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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING- FEBRUARY 28. 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 February
28, 2002, at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Mayor
Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Maryetta Ferr6, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager
Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Jerry Glander,Building& Safety Director
John Harper, City Attorney
Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: Don Larkin, Councilmember
The City Council Meeting was convened at 5:00 p.m.
1. Grand Terrace Consolidated Capital Improvement Program(CIP)Priority List
It was the consensus of the City Council that the following list is their priorities for the Capital
Improvement Program:
Signa e &Beautification
1. SI 5 -Northeast Corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue &Barton Road(Information Signs)
2. SI 6 - Identification Signs for Grand Terrace Commercial/Industrial Area
3. SI 7 - Caltrans Interstate 215 Signs
4. S18 - Commercial Corridors/Parkways Along Barton Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue
5. SI1 (e) -Barton Road and Michigan Avenue
5. SI2 (e) -Barton Road and Canal Street
5. SI3 (e) -Barton Road and Mt. Vernon Road
5. SI4 (e) -Barton Road and Preston Street
Safe Routes to School- GPTF
1. SR4 - Grand Terrace Road from Barton Road to Terrace View Elementary School
2. SR5 - Grand Terrace Road from Terrace View Elementary School to Mt. Vernon Avenue
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3. SR3 -Brentwood from Mt. Vernon Avenue to Preston Street
4. SR2(e)-Michigan from: 1)Commerce Way to De Berry Street 2)Pico Street to Main Street
5. SR1 -Michigan from Commerce Way to Van Buren Street
It was the consensus of the Council to discuss the Bike Lane Category at a later date.
Facilities and Parks
1. FP8 - "Town Square" City Center for Economic & Cultural Purposes
2. FP3 (e) -Richard Rollins/Terrace Hills Rehabilitation
2. FP4 (e) -Pico Park Expansion
3. FP 1 - Library
3. FP2 - Senior Center Improvements
3. FP5 (e) -Petta Park Construction
3. FP6 -Directly Above Wren,Finch, De Berry and Cardinal Streets - Wilderness Park
3. FP7 - Community Center/Gymnasium
Mayor Buchanan adjourned the Workshop at 6:15 p.m.
The City Council Meeting was opened by Mayor Dan Buchanan, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance led by Councilwoman Maryetta Ferr6.
ITEM TO DELETE
City Manager Schwab indicated that Councilmember Larkin requested that item 8A. Northeast
Corner Parking at Mt.Vemon/Grand Terrace Road be removed from the agenda and to agendize it
for the March 14, 2002 Council meeting.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. SANBAG-Measure I Presentation
Ty Schuiling,SANBAG,gave a presentation on the status of Measure I. He reported that the
presentation that he has given to the Council is being given to all cities in the County of San
Bernardino in an effort to raise awareness of Measure I throughout the communities.
2B. Commendation-Patrizia Materassi
Mayor Buchanan presented Patrizia Materassi, outgoing Community and Economic
Development Director,with a commendation for her exemplary professional performances
she has provided to the City of Grand Terrace and sincere thanks for a job well done.
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Mayor Buchanan, stated that Patrizia Materassi has professional expertise and emotional
commitment to her craft. He feels that the City of Grand Terrace is a better City because of
her efforts. He expressed his appreciation for the work that she has done for the City and for
the support that she has given him personally. He wished her a lot of success and indicated
that she has a great opportunity in Santa Cruz. He encouraged her to never loose the passion
that she has.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, indicated that Patrizia does have a special passion and that as long
as she is active she will try to maintain the vision of the General Plan Task Force and hopes
that she will come back and be proud of the legacy that she has left and the plans that she
helped to create. She expressed to Patrizia that she will be missed and wished her and her
family all the best.
Councilmember Hilkey, he expressed his respect for Patrizia's tenacity and ability to
organize and motivate. He has always felt that she was bound for bigger things than Grand
Terrace. He thanked her for her work and wished her well.
Councilmember Ferre, indicated that she has worked with Patrizia wearing many hats.
Patrizia has a passion for her work, she is honest for the right person and at all times she
could trust her decision. She has grown to know her in a professional sense but also as a
friend and she will be missed.
Patrizia Materassi,indicated that she has enjoyed working for the City of Grand Terrace and
that part of her heart will stay here and the other part needs to follow and do what she has to
do. She thanked the Council and encouraged them to contact her anytime. She will miss
Grand Terrace tremendously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2002-12 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBERLARKIN WAS ABSENT),to
approve the following consent calendar items:
3A. Approval of Check Register CO204
3B. Ratify 02-28-2002 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 02-14-2002 Minutes
3E. Mid Year Budget Adjustments -FY 01-02
3F. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Program Status
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
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ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
a. Minutes of October 8, 2001 and November 12, 2001
CC-2002-13 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN WAS ABSENT),to
accept the October 8,2001 and November 12,2001 minutes of the Crime Prevention
Committee.
Councilmember Hilkey requested that Crime Prevention Information be available on Channel
3 on crimes that are on the rise and how they can be prevented.
2. Emergency Operations Committee
a. Minutes of January 7, 2002
CC-2002-14 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN WAS ABSENT),to
accept the January 7, 2002 minutes of the Emergency Operations Committee.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mavor Buchanan, reported that on March Oh at 11:00 a.m. the Annual City Selection
Committee meeting will be held at which time a City Selection Chair and Vice-Chair are
elected and election of LAFCO voting member and alternate voting member. He requested
input from the Council on who they would like him to vote for.
It was the consensus of the Council for Mayor Buchanan to vote for,Betty Dean Anderson
as the voting member and Ted Bergman as the alternate for LAFCO.
Mavor Pro Tem Garcia, thanked Councilmember Hilkey for his support of her being the
representative for District 6 of SANBAG. She requested that staff give an update on some
of the improvements that are going on in town.
Assistant City Manager Berry,responded that the Barton Road project by Demetris has been
completed. The new Tot Lot is now complete at Richard Rollins Park. They continue to
work on parkway throughout town.
Community and Economic Development Director Materassi, indicated that currently at
Barton Road and Michigan the radius' are being widened. She also reported that at Vivienda
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and Barton Road the curb,gutter and sidewalks are being improved. The 5 staging areas are
being worked on. The Main Street Bike Lane is complete.
Assistant Citv Manager Berrv, indicated that the improvements at the park and Middle
School are in the works. He commended Councilmember Hilkey and former Assistant City
Manager John Donlevy for their efforts on this great project.
Communitv and Economic Development Director Materassi, indicated that Assistant City
Manager Berry is working on a grant to augment the funding on the park.
Mavor Pro Tern Garcia,reported that the Little League Opening Ceremonies will be held on
Saturday, May 23`d at 10:00 a.m. at Pico Park. She reported that La Pasta Italia was
spotlighted as Business of the Month in the"Blue Mountain Outlook." She indicated that
Savior Clothing was a home base business and they are now located in the Stater Brother's
Shopping Center. She reminded everyone that the Annual Art Show is coming up on May
5I''. She questioned whether there would be an event for Easter.
Assistant Citv Manager Berrv, responded in the negative.
Councilmember Hilkev, reported that there is a Meeting on new facility of Inland
Composting on March 6, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lion's Community Center. He reported
that he has had the opportunity to use the local post office in town and expressed his
appreciation for the convenience. He reported that just a couple of store doors down from
the post office is a used book store with current and reasonable books for sale. He indicated
that Grand Terrace is not getting MSNBC instead we got three religion channels. He would
like to know how to address the FCC regulations and requested someone to contact him if
they know.
Mavor Buchanan,reminded everyone to vote on March 5, 2002.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. Community Development Block Grant Funding Awards 2002-2003 Program Year
Assistant City Manager Berry indicated that the Countyhas completed its application process
for the Community Development Block Grant Funding for 2002-2003 for the City of Grand
Terrace. He indicated that the City Council will now need to determine funding and
authorize staff to submit the funding list. Staff is recommending that the council allocate
$72,000 for the design, engineer, and construct curb, gutter, and sidewalk along a 700-foot
section of Grand Terrace Road.
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Mayor Buchanan opened discussion to the public, there being none he returned discussion
to Council.
CC-2002-15 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBERHILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN WAS ABSENT), to
authorize staff to submit the following list to the County of San Bernardino
Economic and Community Development Department for the Community
Development Block Grant funding year 2002-2003:
1. $72,000 for the design, engineer, and construction of curb, gutter, and
sidewalk along a 700-foot section of Grand Terrace Road.
2. $5,650 to the San Bernardino County Library for the continuation of the
Literacy Education Program at the Grand Terrace Branch Library.
3. $500 to Elder Citizen Protection Services, Inc for the continuation of the
- Shoppin'4 Seniors Program.
6B. Proposed Updated Housing Element-Resolution Approving the Updated Housing
Element, GPA-01-01 Pending Approval by the State Department of Housing and
Community Development
Joann Lombardo,Housing Consultant presented the Proposed Updated Housing Element for
the City of Grand Terrace.
Mayor Buchanan opened discussion to the public, there being none he returned discussion
to Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia indicated that she works for Habitat For Humanities and that she
would be abstaining from voting on this item.
CC-2002-16 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE,CARRIED 3-0-1-1 (COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN WAS ABSENT AND
MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA ABSTAINED), to approve the Updated Housing
Element by Resolution Approving the Updated Housing Element, GPA-01-01
Pending Approval by the State Department of Housing and Community
Development.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
NEW BUSINESS
8B. Waste Disposal Agreement Amendment - San Bernardino County
CC-2002-17 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
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FERRE, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN WAS ABSENT), to
authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Waste Disposal Agreement
with the County of San Bernardino.
CLOSED SESSION-None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:05 p.m.,until the next CRA/City Council
Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 6:00 p.m.
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CITY CLERK of the City Grand Terrace
MA'VOR of the City of Grand Terrace
City of Grand Terrace SCHEDULE A
CRA of Grand Terrace Midvear Budaet Adiustment Reauests-Revenue Estimates
Fiscal Year 2001-2002(711101 to 6/30/20021
Account Description $Amount
1) Adjust Estimated Revenue for unanticipated 10-300-21 CLEEP Grant $ 33,652
California Law Enforcement Equipment Program
High Technology Grant
2) Adjust Estimated Rental Revenue for 10-600-05 Rent-City Facilities 13,200
AT&T Antenna Site
3) Adjust Revenue for additional COPS allocation 14-300-01 COPS Grant 70,223
(Citizens'Option For Public Safety-AB3229)
4) Adjust Estimated Revenue for unanticipated 17-500-03 Vehicle Code Fines 10,000
Vehicle Codes Fines
5) Reduce CRA Project Fund Interest Income 32-600-01 Interest Income (190,000)
Due To Cash Outlay for 93 Bond Defeasance
6) Carry-over Estimate for Bike Lane Grants 44-300-01 Art 3 Bike Lane Grant 309,350
Not Received in Prior Year
GRAND TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS $ 246,425
Schedule A- Mid Year Revenue Adjustments 0102midadj
City of Grand Terrace SCHEDULE B
CRA of Grand Terrace Midvear Budget Adiustment Reauests-EXPENDITURES
Fiscal Year 2001-2002(711/01 to 6/30/20021
Account Descriation $Amount
1) Additional appropriation for City Newsletter 10-125-213 Newsletter $ 2,950
2) Adjust available fund balance for defeasance 32-010-00 CRA Project Cash 4,626,461
of TAB 93 B Bonds in Sept 01
3) Reduce TAB 93 B Debt Service resulting 33-300-203 TAB 1993 Debt Service (219,593)
from defeasance
4) Xerox 5063 Copier lease&maint payments 10-190-700 Copier Lease 6,000
not sufficiently budgeted
5) Appropriate funds for city decals- 10-180-220 Special Dept Expense 1,696
Community Services
6) Appropriation for Sales Tax Software Svs 32-370-255 Contract Services 1,200
7) Additional appropriations requested by 10-110-270 Council Travel 2,000
City Manager's Office 10-110-220 Special Dept Expense 400
10-120-230 Personnel Advertising 1,700
GRAND TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS $ 4,422,814
Schedule B - Mid Year Expenditure Adjustments 0102midadj