12/15/1994CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 15, 1994
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 December 15, 1994 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron R. Matteson, Mayor
Gene Carlstrom, Mayor Pro Tempore
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Jim Singley, Councilmember
Dan Buchanan, Councilmember
Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
Bernard Simon, Finance Director
Lt. Rodney Hoops, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: Joe Kicak, City Engineer
John Harper, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Roger Greenwalt, First Baptist Church of
Grand Terrace, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom.
Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:30 P.M.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Recycling Family of the Month - October 1994
Mayor Matteson announced that the Copple Family of 22755 Desoto Street are
the recipients of the Recycling Family of the Month Award and of the local
merchants gift certificates from Flowers By Yvonne, Food Connection, Verlee's
Fancy Pets, Fish and Grooming, and Buttercup Bakery.
2B. Introduction of New Little Miss Grand Terrace - Presentation to Outgoing Little
Miss Grand Terrace
Mayor Matteson introduced Jessica Golding the new 1994-95 Little Miss Grand
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Terrace and presented her with her name badge and a key to the City pin. Mayor
Matteson presented Casey Squires the outgoing Little Miss Grand Terrace with
a plaque from the City. Mayor Matteson thanked Miss Grand Terrace, Alexis
Braun on a job well done on the Little Miss Grand Terrace Pageant.
2C. Proclamation to Colton High School's Academic Team
Mayor Matteson presented Manual Gonzales, Assistant Principal with a
proclamation for the Colton High School's Academic Team.
Lt. Rodney Hoops, Sheriffs Department announced that on January 3, 1995
Sheriff elect Penrod will be sworn in as the next Sheriff of San Bernardino
County. As part of his reorganization there will be approximately 113 transfers
and moves of which one will affect the City of Grand Terrace. Lt. Greg Kyritsis
will be replacing Lt. Hoops who is being transferred to the Sheriff's Training
Academy as the Lt. and Director of the Training Facility.
Mayor Matteson presented Lt. Rodney Hoops with a plaque for gratitude of his
service for the City of Grand Terrace.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-94-153 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent
Calendar.
A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 112394 AND 121594
B. RATIFY 12/15/94 CRA ACTION
C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
D. APPROVE 11/10/94 MINUTES
E. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE
F. RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS
G.
H.
I.
GAS TAX AUDIT REPORT FOR FY ENDED JUNE 30, 1993
APPROVE STAFF ATTENDANCE - CPRS CONFERENCE
EAST VALLEY COALITION: DISTRIBUTION OF SRRE
TRUST FUND AGREEMENT
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PUBLIC COM JEENT
Moire Huss. President of the Citizens for a Grand Terrace School District, 22735
Raven Way, Grand Terrace; Wished the City a Happy Birthday and reported that
the Sun Telegram is covering the activities of the Citizens for a Grand Terrace
School District, however, there was some misinterpretation in an article and
hoped that it was corrected in an article that came out later. She further reported
that a Public Hearing was held before the County Committee, the Stallings survey
was given at the meeting, the committee had architects that did different types of
conversions with the cost conversions being close in both studies. The Stallings
and Associates recommended approval and stated that all nine of the criterias
were met. The recommendation to go to the State will be voted on by the County
Committee, however, the boundaries may not be voted on by the Committee it
may be left up to the State. This item will not be on the ballot before November
1995.
Councilmember Singley, wanted to make sure that the public was aware that the
City Council holds no position for or against the proposed Grand Terrace School
District.
Don Larkin, President Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce, 22795 Barton
Road Building 2, Grand Terrace; Congratulated the City on their Birthday and
reported their new mission statement of goals and objectives.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
3. Parks and Recreation Committee
(b) Youth Basketball Request for Funds
Gretchen Andrews, resident, stated that the amount of money that the club is
requesting is little to ask to keep the children off the streets and give them a place
to play basketball.
Mayor Matteson, suggested that they have a fund raiser to get the extra money
needed for the use of the gymnasium.
Councilmember Singley, suggested that they approach the Colton Unified School
District for assistance.
Mayor Matteson, offered his support in going to other agencies for the money.
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Steven Santiago, Whistler Street, Grand Terrace; referred to a letter that was sent
to the Mayor and Council Members requesting funds for the Basketball Club.
Barbara Fasenmyer, 12847 Reed Avenue, Grand Terrace; expressed the concerns
of the Parks and Recreation Committee in regards to the Grand Terrace Area
Youth Basketball Club's budget and suggested areas where they could make cut
and changes to be able to afford the cost of the use of the gymnasium themselves.
CC-94-154 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR
MATTESON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the recommendation of the Parks and
Recreation Committee not to fund the Grand Terrace Area Youth Basketball.
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Select Representatives for Government Organizations
CC-94-155 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Mayor's recommendations for
representatives and alternates for Government Organizations.
OMNITRANS
SCAG
REPRESENTATIVE: HERMAN HILKEY
ALTERNATE: DAN BUCHANAN
REPRESENTATIVE:
ALTERNATE:
SAN BERNARDINO REPRESENTATIVE:
VALLEY MUNICIPAL ALTERNATE:
WATER DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES
CITY SELECTION
COMMITTEE
SANBAG
SOLID WASTE TASK
FORCE
REPRESENTATIVE:
ALTERNATE:
MAYOR:
REPRESENTATIVE:
ALTERNATE:
REPRESENTATIVE:
ALTERNATE:
TOM SCHWAB
GENE CARLSTROM
DAN BUCHANAN
JIM SINGLEY
DAN BUCHANAN
GENE CARLSTROM
BYRON MATTESON
JIM SINGLEY
GENE CARLSTROM
GENE CARLSTROM
TOM SCHWAB
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OMNITRANS TEC. REPRESENTATIVE: JOHN DONLEVY
ADVISORY ALTERNATE: TOM SCHWAB
SOUTHERN REPRESENTATIVE: JIM SINGLEY
CALIFORNIA JOINT ALTERNATE: TOM SCHWAB
POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY (BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
SAN BERNARDINO REPRESENTATIVE: HERMAN HILKEY
COUNTY GANG & ALTERNATE: JIM SINGLEY
DRUG TASK FORCE
8B. League of California Cities Dues Increase
CC-94-156 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to pay the League of California Cities dues
at the current level and to refuse an increase.
Mayor Matteson turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom
ORAL REPORTS continued
5A. Committee Reports
1. Emergency Operations Committee
(a) Minutes of 9/20/94
CC-94-157 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON
WAS ABSENT), to accept the Emergency Operations Committee minutes of
September 20, 1994.
2. Crime Prevention Committee
(a) Minutes of 10/ 10/94
CC-94-158 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON
WAS ABSENT), to accept the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of October
10, 1994.
(b) Request to change Meeting Place
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CC-94-159 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON
WAS ABSENT), to approve the request to change the meeting place of the Crime
Prevention Committee to the Senior Center.
3. Parks and Recreation Committee
(a) Appoint New Member (Crystal Pearl)
CC-94-160 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYORMATTESON WAS
ABSENT), to appoint Crystal Pearl as a regular member of the Parks and
Recreation Committee with the term to expire June 30, 1998.
5B. Council Reports
Councilmember Hilkev, thanked Riverside Highland Water for the courtesy that
they have given to the people in his neighborhood while they are performing
work. He requested the status of the computer that was purchased for the
emergency Operations Committee to keep the City on line with San Bernardino
County in case of an emergency.
Councilmember Sing_ley, reported that Lt. Hoops with the Sheriff's Department
through the property seizure program was given to the Emergency Operation
Committee and as he understands it is up and operating.
City Manager Schwab, stated that staff would follow up and get a memo out as
to the status of the computer.
Councilmember Hilkev, also reported on the OMNITRANS Shuttle service and
the study of the proposed Grand Terrace School District.
Councilmember Sinaley, reported that he attended the Public Hearing meeting
held by the County Committee for the proposed Grand Terrace School District,
and expressed his concern on the funding for it. It would take approximately
300,000 dollars a year of City funds to upgrade programs that would make the
students eligible for entrance into the University of California and California
State system which the citizens will have to pay. He also commented on the
City's budget and how tight it is.
Councilmember Hilkev, stated that the 300,000 dollars that councilmember
Singley discussed was to upgrade High School programs to match those at Poly
High School, Corona High School, and Piedmont High School which are the top
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High Schools in the State, it would make the High School more equipped, better
staffed than Colton High School. The 300,000 dollars was to make the school
the top school not better than what we have.
Councilmember Singley, believed that the 300,000 dollars would bring the school
to California State standards.
Councilmember Buchanan, reported that he also attended the Public Hearing
meeting held by the County Committee for the proposed Grand Terrace School
District. He also reported that he had the opportunity along with all of the
Councilmembers to examine the General Motors Impact and electrical vehicle
prototype that the Southern California Edison brought out to demonstrate to the
City Council. He requested an update on the ridership on the Grand Terrace
Community Shuttle and the feedback of the people that are using it.
Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom, reported that he attended the SANBAG Meeting on
the first Wednesday of the month and stated that the main concern with SANBAG
is the Measure I and Prop 111 funds. He expressed hopefulness that with the
new representation of Councilmember Singley that we made get some of the funds
to fix the freeways in our area. He also reported that he received Thank yous for
the four-way stop on Mt. Vernon and Grand Terrace Road.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. Community Development Block Grant Funding: 1�995
Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom opened discussion to the public.
Thelma Winkler, 12570 Mt. Vernon, Grand Terrace; suggested that they apply
for a safe crossing device with the Community Development Block Grant
Program.
Councilmember Singley, recommended that an application for use of part of those
funds be used to start developing the Susan B. Petta Memorial Park.
CC-94-161 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYORMATTESON WAS
ABSENT), to approve the installation of a water heater at the Senior Center and
approve the retention of the balance of the 1995 allocation for future projects with
the addition of the safe crossing device and the development of the Susan B. Petta
Memorial Park be included as proposals as well.
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CLOSED SESSION
9A. Booking Fees Litigation - San Bernardino County
Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom reported that Council went into Closed Session to
discuss booking fee litigation between the City of Grand Terrace and the County
of San Bernardino.
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Carlstrom adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:00 p.m.,
until the next Regular CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held
on Thursday, January 12, 1995.
CITY CLERK of the C4 of Grand
Terrace
MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace