10/25/2001 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING- OCTOBER 25, 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 October
25, 2001, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Dan Buchanan,Mayor
Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Don Larkin, Councilmember
Maryetta Ferre, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Jerry Glander, Building& Safety Director
Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriffs Department
ABSENT: John Harper, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilman Herman Hilkey, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Ann Garcia.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. School District Presentation- Colton High School
Dennis Byas, Superintendent Colton Joint Unified School District,introduced the staff and
students that were in attendance.
Dr.Pat Gopperton,Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction,reported that the
high school exit exam results and the API scores are not where they expect them to be and
in their opinion are not indicative of what the students are capable of doing. They are
addressing the issue and have begun implementing their plan.
Jerry Almendarez,Principal,Colton High School,thanked the parents of the students for all
of their support. He gave a presentation on the programs that they have created and
implemented at Colton High School for their teachers.
Diana Carreon, Assistant Principal, Colton High School, reported that they have begun
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providing as much information as possible for Senior Students and their families in an effort
to keep parents informed on costs and procedures.
Kent Taylor, Head Counselor Colton High School, gave a presentation on the application
process for college admission and the programs that are offered through the School District.
Sharon Halter-Day, Counselor Colton High School, gave a presentation on the Senior
Portfolio which is a requirement,which includes their accomplishments throughout their life.
She gave an overview of SAT preparation,scholarship opportunities and PSAT testing at the
11 th grade level. She also gave an overview on the National Honor Society and the programs
that they participate in.
Ken Clark, Counselor Colton High School, gave an overview on financial aid available,
transcript service. He indicated that Colton High School has a website that will have a lot
of information available for parents and students.
Eileen Potterton, AVID Coordinator, acknowledged the students that participate in the
program and gave an overview of the program.
Bill Webb, Chairman of the Math Department at Colton High School, gave an overview of
their curriculum.
Harmony McMelon, Senior Colton High School gave an overview on the Academic
Competition Program.
Bob DeGroff,Academic Decathlon Advisor, indicated that Colton High School has one of
the most successful Academic Decathlon Programs in the County of San Bernardino. He
indicated,that he is proud to be associated with the Colton Joint Unified School District..
Eileen Potterton, gave an overview on the DECA program.
Erin Rendelman, Pep Commissioner of ASB, gave an overview of the improvements that
have been taking place as part of campus beautification.
Sandra Pearson, ASB Vice-President, talked about the Pride of the City of Colton and the
High School.
Alan Conrad,ASB President, talked about the special bonds with students, administration
and staff at Colton High School.
Bob Mitchell, Site Council Chairperson for Colton High School, expressed his satisfaction
with the willingness for staff and administration listening and working with the parents and
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commended Colton High School for the excellence that they are accomplishing and is proud
to be a parent of a student that is currently attending Colton High School.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2001-92 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN WAS ABSENT), to
approve the following consent calendar items:
3A. Approval of Check Register C0120
3B. Ratify 10-25-01 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 10-11-2001 Minutes
3E. Main Street Bicycle Lane Project - Award Contract/Accept Right-of-Way
Dedication
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dick Rollins, 22797 Barton Road,referred to an article that was in the Times Magazine on
high speed internet access.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
a. Request to Investigate Parking on Newport Avenue
Dick Rollins, 22797 Barton Road indicated that the Crime Prevention Committee has
discussed at length the problem with 18 wheelers parking on Newport Avenue in the evening
causing a traffic hazard.
It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to investigate the parking on Newport
Avenue.
b. Minutes of September 10, 2001
CC-2001-93 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the September 10, 2001 Minutes of the Crime
Prevention Committee.
2. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
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a. Minutes of October 1, 2001
CC-2001-94 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the October 1, 2001 Minutes of the Historical
and Cultural Activities Committee.
3. Emergency Operations Committee
a. Minutes of September 4, 2001
CC-2001-95 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the September 4, 2001 Minutes of the
Emergency Operations Committee.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mavor Pro Tem.Garcia, reminded everyone to have a safe Halloween. The Library will be
holding the pre-school Halloween party.
Councilmember Hilkev, reported that SANBAG staff recommended a 104 million dollar
allocation for the 215 South Freeway through Grand Terrace and CALTrans recently came
up with a billing that took approximately 50 million of that money. He indicated that they
are looking for a commitment from SANBAG and the members to do the environmental,to
design the freeway and to do the right-of-way in order to complete the San Bernardino side
of the freeway. Riverside County will be asked to do the same. They are also encouraging
SANBAG Staff to look at mitigation. He expressed his concern with the impact on Grand
Terrace due to an increased traffic amount over the next fifteen years.
Councilmember Larkin. he requested that staff look into the no parking on the overlook at
Mt.Vernon and Grand Terrace Road. He reported that Sunbridge hosted a Law Enforcement
Officers and Firefighters appreciation get-together. He reported that the Lions will be doing
the white cane day at Stater Brothers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. He invited everyone
to attend the Halloween Haunt on October 31,2001 at Pico Park from 5:00 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.
Councilmember Ferre, also reminded everyone about the Halloween Haunt and that it was
a great event for the Community. He commended Sunbridge on their appreciation get-
together as well as the firefighters and law enforcement officers for the job that they do.
Mavor Buchanan.indicated that Sunbridge is a model of how a business in a community can
seize the opportunity to become active. He requested that Assistant City Manager Berry give
an update on the video project that he is working on.
Assistant Citv Manager Steve Berrv, responded that there will be an article in the Press
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Enterprise on Friday about the commemorative video project. He indicated that several civic
leaders and members of the community will be reading the names of those who lost their
lives and are sill missing as a result of the September 11,2001 tragedy. He reported that the
video will be aired on November 1 Vh beginning at 5:48 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. Resolution Approving TPM-01-01,Tentative Parcel Map No. 15710-Dividing aParcel into
Two Separate Lots Each Having an Area of Approximately 8,635 Square Feet on Property
Located on the East Side of Vivienda Avenue, 240 Feet South of Van Buren Street
John Lampe,Associate Planner, gave a brief presentation on the proposed Tentative Parcel
Map No. 15710.
Mayor Buchanan opened discussion to the Public Hearing, there being none he returned
v discussion to the Council.
CC-2001-96 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBERHILKEY,SECOND BYCOUNCILMEM3ER
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution approving TPM-01-01, Tentative
Parcel Map No. 15710 -Dividing a Parcel into Two Separate Lots Each Having an
Area of Approximately 8,635 Square Feet on Property Located on the East Side of
Vivienda Avenue, 240 Feet South of Van Buren Street.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Grand Terrace Consolidated Capital Improvement Plan-Priority List
It was the consensus of the Council that the following be a Priority List by Categories for the
Consolidated Capital Improvement Plan:
1. Street Improvements
a. Traffic Signals
(1) T3 (e) -Barton Road @ Grand Terrace Road&Honey Hills Drive
(2) T4 (e) -Mt. Vernon Road @ Canal
(3) T7 (e) -Mt. Vernon Road @ Pico Street
(4) T5 (e) -Michigan @ Commerce Way
(5) T6 (e) -Barton Road @Palm Avenue
(6) T8 (e) -Mt. Vernon Road @ Van Buren
b. Rehab/Maintenance- GPTF
(1) M4 -Arliss Court to Arliss Drive to North End
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(2) M5 - Arliss Dell to Arliss Drive to North End
(3) M6 -Arliss Drive to Arliss Dell to Eton
(4) M7Arliss Drive from Preston to Arliss Dell
(5) M8 -Arliss Drive from Eton to Arliss Way
(6) M9 -Michigan from Flamingo to Pico Street
(7) M10 -Michigan from Pico Street to Van Buren
(8) M11 - Citywide
(9) M12 -Raven Way from Wilmac Avenue to Oriole Avenue
(10) M13 -Raven Way from Michign Street to Vivienda Avenue
(11) M14 -Vivienda Avenue from Tanager Street to Pico Street
(12) M19 -Barton Road from I-215 to Bridge
(13) M20 -Mt. Vernon Road from Pico Street to Minona Drive
(14) M21 -Barton road from Preston Street to Mt. Vernon Road
C. Capacity Enhancing(Arterials or Intersections)
(1) AI5 (e) -Mt. Vernon Road from Grand Terrace Road & Canal Street(City
entry)to 300' South
(2) AN (e) -Barton Road @ I-215 Overcrossing
(3) AI14,(e) -Mt Vernon Road from Grand Terrace Road to.North City Limits
(4) AI8 (e) - Commerce Way from 900'North of DeBerry to Pico Street
(5) AI9 (e) - Commerce Way from Pico Street to Main
.(6) AM (e) -Michigan from Commerce Way to DeBerry Street
(7) AI12 (e) -Barton Road from Honey Hills Drive to Northeast City Limits
(8) All (e) -Barton Road from S.P,R.R. to I-215 Over-crossing
(9) All (e) -Mt. Vernon Road from Barton Road to 700'North to Minona
(10) All (e) -Mt. Vernon Road from Raven Street to Pico Street
(11) AI17 - Grade Separation at Main Street&Iowa
h. Traffic Synchronization
(1). T10 -Barton Road&Mt. Vernon Intersection
(2) T9 -Barton Road&Canal Street Intersection
(3) T11 -Barton Road&Preston Intersection
It was the consensus of the Council to continue this item until the next Council Meeting scheduled
to be held on November 8, 200.1.
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Schedule November and December City Council Meetings
CC-2001-97 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to hold a Council Meeting on November 8, 2001 and
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December 13, 2001 and to cancel the meetings scheduled to be held on November
22, 2001 and December 27, 2001.
CLOSED SESSION-None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:53 p.m.until the next CRA/City Council
Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday,November 8, 2001 at 6:00 P.M.
CITY CLERK-of the City of-rand Terrace
MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace