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08/23/2001 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 23. 2001 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the Council Chambers,Grand Terrace Civic Center,22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California,on August 23, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia,Mayor Pro Tem Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Don Larkin, Councilmember Maryetta Ferr6, Councilmember Tom Schwab, City Manager John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Larry Ronnow,Finance Director John Harper, City Attorney Lt. Rick Carr, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director Jerry Glander,Building& Safety Director The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilmember Maryetta Ferr6,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Herman Hilkey. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. School District Presentation-Dennis Byas Dennis Byas, Superintendent Colton Joint Unified School District, announced that all of the schools in Grand Terrace have shown increased performance in all grade levels. He indicated that the proposed Measure B will allow five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and they are looking at acquiring land for a future high school in the Bloomington area. He stated that they plan to have an over-site committee to watch over the spending of the bond money. He reported that he was on his way to a ground breaking ceremony for an elementary school. He thanked the Council for their support of the District. He wished Mr. John Donlevy well and thanked him for his support of the District. 2B. Commendation- John Donlevy Mayor Buchanan announced that John Donlevy is leaving the City of Grand Terrace. He has accepted a position of City Manager in the City of Winters, California. He read a Commendation on behalf of the City of Grand Terrace commending Mr. Donlevy for his outstanding dedication and exemplary professional performance he has given to the City of Grand Terrace and extending warmest wishes and thanks for a job well done. He presented the commendation to John Donlevy. Council Minutes August 23,2001 Page 2 John Donlevy,thanked the Council for the opportunities that he has been afforded. He recognized Mike O'Connell,Dan Nagel and Amanda Benton for their efforts that they have put forth in the community. He recognized Jo Ann Johnson for her time that she volunteers and her efforts with the Senior Center. He recognized Richard Rollins for his efforts. He thanked City Manager Tom Schwab for his leadership in the community. He indicated that he has loved working and living in Grand Terrace. Mayor Buchanan thanked the Donlevy Family for their role in the community. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2001-77 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0,to approve the following consent calendar items with the removal of item 3E: 3A. Approval of Check Register C0116 3B. Ratify 08-23-01 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 08-09-2001 Minutes 3F. Participation in Federal Surplus Property Program ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3E. Authorization to go to Bid-Palm Avenue Storm Drain Reconstruction CC-2001-78 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER FERRE ABSTAINED), to authorize the bid of Palm Avenue Storm Drain Reconstruction and to appropriate $35,000 to the project. Steve Moore, 2323 Westwood Street questioned whether his property would be affected. Assistant City Manager Donelvy indicated that his property should not be affected,however he would have to go out and look at his property to confirm it. PUBLIC COMMENT -None ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Crime Prevention Committee a. Minutes of July 9, 2001 CC-2001-79 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE,CARRIED 5-0,to accept the July 9,2001 Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee. Council Minutes August 23,2001 Page 3 b. Vacate Alternate Committee Member Position(Forbes) CC-2001-80 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the recommendation of the Crime Prevention Committee vacating the Alternate Committee Member Position held by Mr.Forbes and to send a letter of thanks to him for his past service and invite him to apply again when his personal schedule lightens. COUNCIL REPORTS Mavor Pro Tem Garcia, asked that everyone pray for Community and Economic Development Director Materassi and her son P.G. She is pleased with the relationship with the School District. She reported that she attended the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon where she received good information. Congressman Baca will be having his Annual Economic Summit at Cal State San Bernardino on August 31, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. She referred to an article that she read in the newspaper about the Town That Refused To Die. The League of California Cities Annual Conference may have a speaker that talks about cities that live and die. She reported that SB910 has become a two year bill. An Inland Empire Housing Summit will be held to discuss the issues and to come up with a plan. Councilmember Hilkev,reported that opening ceremonies for soccer will be held on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. He indicated that he has some questions regarding the power plant agreement. He requested that staff look into the AT&T Antenna Project Contract prior to operation,due to the changes in the equipment that was not seen by the Council. Councilmember Larkin,reported that he attended the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon and felt that it was a good program. The Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Ever Ready Embroidery will be held on Saturday. He congratulated John Donlevy on his new position and wished him the best of luck. Councilmember Ferre,reported that she also attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. She indicated that she was very proud of being a part of the City during Mr. Donlevy's presentation at the luncheon. She expressed her appreciation for Mr. Donlevy's work and wished him the very best. She expressed her thoughts for the Materassi family. Mavor Buchanan, indicated that he missed the presentation at the Chamber Luncheon. He expressed his thoughts and prayers to the Materassi Family. He wished John Donlevy and his family the best of luck. Mavor Pro Tem Garcia, questioned the possibility of a Halloween Haunt this year. Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv,indicated that the Woman's Club is working on something and that they need volunteers to help set it up. Mavor Pro Tem Garcia, requested that Mr. Donlevy's statement be placed in the History Book of Grand Terrace. Council Minutes August 23,2001 Page 4 Mavor Buchanan, indicated that there have been 8 indictments for local corruption cases involving bribery schemes all alleged to involve activities relating to the City of Colton. He expressed his disappointment with the violation of public trust. PUBLIC HEARING-None UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None NEW BUSINESS 8A. Consolidated Capital Improvement Program Assistant City Manager Donlevy gave a brief report and presentation introducing the Consolidated Improvement Program and indicated that Community and Economic Development Director Materassi will be bringing back the program for the Council to take action on at a later date. CLOSED SESSION-None ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m.until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. _ CITY CLERK of the City ofGrand Terrace MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace