02/08/1996CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 8, 1996
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 8, 1996 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron R. Matteson, Mayor
Gene Carlstrom, Mayor Pro Tern
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Dan Buchanan, Councilmember
Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
Bernard Simon, Finance Director
Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director
Lt. Greg Kyritsis, Sheriffs Department
0 ABSENT: Jim Singley, Councilmember
John Harper, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Tom Comstock, Assembly of God Church
of Grand Terrace, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Herman Hilkey.
Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:15 P.M.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Proclamation - National Engineering Week - February 18-24, 1996
Mayor Matteson read a proclamation on behalf of the City Council proclaiming
February 18-24, 1996 as National Engineering Week.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-96-08 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY WAS
ABSENT), to approve the Consent Calendar.
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A. Approve Check Register No. 020896
B. Ratify 02/08/96 CRA Action
C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
D. Approve 01/25/96 Minutes
E. Special Event Permit - Redlands Bicycle Classic
F. Approve Planning Commissioner's Attendance and Travel to the
League of California Cities Conference in Sacramento
PUBLIC COA04ENT
Ed O'Neal, 22608 Minona Drive, Grand Terrace, invited Council, Staff and the Public
to a free Public Information Forum regarding the Grand Terrace School Issue on
February 22, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Terrace Elementary School. This event
will be moderated by the League of Women Voters.
Dick Rollins, 22797 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, invited everyone to attend the Grand
Terrace Toastmasters meeting on Fridays at 6:30 a.m.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
(a) Minutes of 01-02-96
CC-96-09 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER
SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to accept the Historical and Cultural Activities
Committee Minutes of January 2, 1996.
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Matteson, reported that he attended the Planning Commission Workshop which
was very informative. He was told by a citizen that a Deputy stated that the Mayor was
wanting to reduce the Law Enforcement, he stated that about six months ago he was
looking at ways to reduce the cost of law enforcement. He stated that Council needs to
get closer to the Sheriffs Department and requested that ride -a -longs be set up so that
Council is aware of who the Deputies are and to be exposed to them and so the Deputies
know Council so all of our goals can be accomplished. He brought up three incidents
that have occurred in the city, postal thefts, California Skate theft, and attempted high
jack at the Arco Station and requested that Lt. Kyritsis respond to these items.
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Lt. Kyritsis, responded that there was some thefts from mail boxes in Grand Terrace, an
arrest was made of two individuals that reside in Grand Terrace who were involved in
mail theft in the areas of Forest Falls, Yucaipa, and Grand Terrace. He urged residents
to call the Sheriffs Department if they have any information on the thefts or see any
thefts taking place. Seven people have been recently arrested, four of the individuals
arrested are teenagers and have been connected to many robberies but have not been
connected to the robbery at California Skate at this time, three other individuals were
arrested in connection to the attempted high jack at the Arco Station.
Mayor Matteson, thanked the Sheriffs Department for their prompt action on the three
incidents.
Councilmember Hilkey, reported that at the Planning Commission Workshop, Steve
Gibson gave a presentation on how they renovated downtown Riverside. Mr. Gibson
suggested in order to get the General Plan up and going to take small steps, don't try to
get it all done at once.
Mayor Pro Tem. Carlstrom, stated that he received a call from a resident praising the
Sheriffs Department on their response time and how they handled things in regards to
the mail thefts.
Councilmember Buchanan, reported that he also attended the Planning Commission
workshop. He thanked Mr. Sandoval for the cooperative working relationship and
contact that he has had with the City of Grand Terrace and congratulated Dr. Hansen in
replacing Mr. Sandoval on the Colton City Council. He also reported that the Council
is staying neutral in regards to the proposed Grand Terrace Unified School District
however, he personally would like to see a forum broadcasted over the community access
channel debating the pros and cons of the proposed school district. He stated that he
would moderate the debate unless someone else would like to, he would like to have this
take place approximately two weeks before the election in a neutral territory.
Mayor Matteson, stated that he wanted to make it clear that this is not a City issue the
school district is a separate entity and that this would be an independent program put on
by Councilman Buchanan.
Councilman Hilkey, questioned whether Councilman Buchanan was wanting to change
the location of the forum that is going to be moderated by the League of Women Voters
on February 22, 1996 or have a second forum.
Councilmember Buchanan, stated that this forum is not being held close enough to the
election, he would like another forum to be held about a week and a half to two weeks
prior to the election.
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Councilmember Hilkey, stated that not only is the school district an issue but so is which
candidate is going to run the school district and suggested that this be part of the forum.
Councilmember Buchanan, stated that his goal in having this forum is so that it takes
place in a neutral location and reached as many homes as possible.
Mayor Matteson, reported on the nuisance abatement at Ms. Nissenson's home.
Everything should be completed by the end of the week. He requested that the City
Manager work with the Sheriff s Department and scheduled ride -a -longs for the Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Mid -year Budget Review and Adjustments 0
CC-96-10 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0, to approve the following
staff recommendations:
1. Increase General Fund revenue estimate by $66,951 to account for
$39,871 of anticipated Household Hazardous Waste Grant
reimbursements, $25,300 due from the State for City purchase of CNG
fuel vehicle, and $1,780 CDBG funds anticipated to be received.
2. Appropriate $48,090 from General Fund for 4.0% approved COLA
increase in salaries/wages and related expenses.
3. Appropriate $3,182 from Waste Water Disposal Fund for 4.0 % approved
COLA increase in salaries/wages and related expenses.
4. Appropriate $25,300 from General Fund for the purchase of CNG vehicle.
5. Appropriate $39, 871 from Genera] Fund for expenditures on Household
Hazardous Waste grant project.
6. Appropriate $1,780 for purchase and installation of water heater CDBG
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project for Senior Center.
7. Appropriate $1,000 for purchase of dish washing machine for Senior
Center.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 6:45 p.m., until the next Regular
CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 22, 1996.
CITY CLERK of the City/of Grand
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