01/24/2002 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 24, 2002
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 January
24, 2002, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Mayor
Lee Ann Garcia,Mayor Pro Tern
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Don Larkin, Councilmember
Maryetta Ferr6, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Lee Ann Garcia, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Herman Hilkey.
ITEMS TO DELETE
City Manager Schwab requested that Council remove item 9A. Personnel Negotiations from
the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Grand Terrace Home of Distinction Award
Assistant City Manager Berry gave an overview of the Home of Distinction Award program.
Mayor Buchanan presented the Pitzonka Family at 12446 Pascal Avenue,the first winners
of the Grand Terrace Home of Distinction Award, with a certificate and a gift card from
Stater Brothers and thanked them for showing their community pride.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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CC-2002-04 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0,to approve the following consent calendar items:
3A. Approval of Check Register CO202
3B. Ratify 01-24-2002 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 01-10-2002 Minutes
3E. Award Contract for Southwest Corner of Barton Road & Michigan Street
Widening & Signal Relocation and Northeast Corner of Barton Road &
Vivienda Street Widening& Storm Drain Inlet(R.J. Nobel Company)
3F. Edison Right-of-Way Amendment
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mario Gomez,22791 Vista Grande Way, he indicated that the house located next to his
property,22775 Vista Grande Way,has been empty for approximately a.year and open. He
expressed his concern and possible risk. He requested that something be done.
Gene Carlstrom, 303 Loma Verde, Colton, representing the Grand Terrace Lion's Club,
commended Assistant City Manager Steve Berry for the Tribute to the 9-11 Victims and
presented him with a certificate of Appreciation for all of his work on the tribute. He
reported that Ray Munson passed away this month.
Jim Sullivan. 1951 W.Key Street,Colton,Inland Composting,thanked each of the members
of staff and Councilmembers that have taken the time to educated themselves regarding his
project in the City of Colton. He indicated that on March 6, 2002 there will be public
information meeting regarding his proj ect for the residents of Grand Terrace that will be held
at Grand Terrace Community Lion's Center on the corner of Barton Road and Vivienda at
7:00 p.m.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports -None
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mavor Buchanan, indicated that there was a fire on the railroad bridge recently and that the
railroad is not intending to repair or replace that bridge,which might result in an opportunity
for Grand Terrace to examine whether or not some of the contemplated grade separation
work to repair the bridge on Barton that goes over the railroad and an opportunity to save
some money. He reported that on Tuesday, January 29, 2002, from 6 am to 5 pm the City
will be contracting for road improvements on Barton Road from the Terrace Village Plaza
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to the Colton bridge. It will be open for local traffic and will not be opened for through
traffic. He indicated that Ray Munson passed away and that he had the privilege of serving
on the Planning Commission with Mr. Munson for several years and that he was a
tremendous asset to the Planning Commission and hence the community and he was active
in the Lion's Club and indicated that he will be adjourning the meeting in his honor and
memory.
Mavor Pro Tem Garcia.indicated that she too served on the Commission with Ray Munson
and feels that he will be deeply missed in the community. She requested a status report on
the new Chevron that is being built in town.
Communitv and Economic Development Director Materassi,indicated that they are clearing
the property and it will depend on how quickly the contractor works.
Mavor Pro Tem Garcia,reported that on February 6,2002 the Chamber Mixer will be hosted
at City Hall.and encouraged everyone to attend. She indicated that the Community Services
Department is working on a fundraiser for the Beautification Fund where a dinner for two
at Fire Station is being auctioned off.
Councilmember Hilkev. reported that the School District approved the pass through
agreement which will allow us to improve the soccer fields at the middle school. He has
asked Omnitrans to come to a couple of Council Meetings to explain how the Smart Shuttle
works.He encouraged everyone to take advantage of the shuttle. He sends his condolences
:.to the Munson family.
Councilmember Larkin.he indicated that he would like to see a budget workshop to review
the goals that were set at the last workshop and he would also like to agendize the no parking
at Mt. Vernon and Canal. He reported that the Chamber of Commerce will be holding a
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Karate Studio on Saturday. He
expressed his condolences to the Munson family.
It was the consensus of the Council to hold a Budget Workshop on February 14, 2002 at 5:00 p.m.
prior to the Council Meeting and to agendize a CIP Workshop for February 28, 2002 at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Ferre,sent her condolences to the family of Ray Munson. She commended
Assistant City Manager Berry on his idea of the Valentine Dinner fundraiser.
PUBLIC HEARING-None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
NEW BUSINESS
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8A. Resolution in Support of the Statement of Principles for Airport Capacity
Enhancement in Southern California
CC-2002-05 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HICKEY,CARRIED 5-0,to continue the Resolution in Support of the Statement of
Principles for Airport Capacity Enhancement in Southern California to February 28,
2002.
CLOSED SESSION -None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in memory and honor of Ray
Munson, until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday,
February 14, 2002 at 5:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City of rangy Terrace
MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace