02/27/1997CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCII, MEETING - FEBRUARY 27, 1997
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 27, 1997 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Jim Singley, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Bernard Simon, Finance Director
Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director
Lt. Sheree Stewart, Sheriffs Department
ABSENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
John Harper, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Salim Elias, Azure Hills Seventh-Day
Adventist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Herman Hilkey.
ITEMS TO DELETE
3E. Conditional Encroachment Agreement - Salinas
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Recycling Family of the Month - January 1997
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan announced that Mr. Matthew Mitchell and family are the
recipients of the recycling family of the month award for the month of January 1997 and
of the local merchant gift certificates from Sub -Depot, Grand Heritage Cleaners, and
Verlee's Pets.
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan announced that Lt. Sheree Stewart has been promoted to
Captain and stated that she will be transferred out of Grand Terrace. He congratulated
her and presented her with a plaque for outstanding service as Lieutenant in the City of
Grand Terrace.
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Captain Tom Denham, Sheriffs Department, announced that Lt. Mike Howell will be
joining Central Station and will be in charge of the contract for the City of Grand
Terrace. He expressed his confidence that he will do an outstanding job and assured the
City that they will continue to receive the outstanding service from the Sheriffs
Department that they always have.
Council Minutes
February 27, 1997
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CONSENT CALENDAR 0
CC-97-19 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCH IVIE_MRER HMKEY, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to approve the following
consent calendar items:
A. Approval of check Register No. 022797
B. Ratify 02-27-97 CRA Action
C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
D. Approval of 02-13-97 Minutes
F. Redlands Bicycle Classic Special Event Permit
G. Approve Leave of Absence for Mayor Matteson
PUBLIC COMMENT
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
(a) Minutes of 01-13-97
CC-97-20 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON
AND COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to accept the Crime
Prevention Committee minutes of January 13, 1997.
2. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
(a) Minutes of 02-03-97
CC-97-21 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to accept the Historical and
Cultural Activities Committee minutes of February 3, 1997.
3. Park and Recreation Committee
(a) Accept Resignation of Committee Member Crystal Pearl
CC-97-22 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to accept the resignation of
Park and Recreation Committee member Crystal Pearl effective March 4, 1997
and direct the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy.
5B. Council Reports
Council Minutes
February 27, 1997
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Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, reported that he attended the celebration at Terrace View
Elementary School for their nomination as a `Blue Ribbon School" along with
Congressman Brown and several other visiting dignitaries. The celebration included a
presentation given by America Sings. He was able to tour classes and observe some of
the things that they are doing to cope with the mandates of class size reduction. The
school is currently constructing a few new class rooms. He also reported that he
attended a dedication dinner put on by Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church to celebrate
the opening of their new building which includes class rooms. He expressed his
satisfaction with the emphasis on the educational opportunities for the children in our
community. He reported that he attended a Chamber of Commerce mixer at Cal West
Consulting. He feels that the mixers are beneficial to the business community and is
pleased that the Chamber has begun doing them again. He introduced Tammy Johnson,
Mayor Matteson's daughter who was in the audience.
Tammy Johnson, Mayor Matteson's daughter, reported that the Mayor is recovering well
from a mild stroke and he is expected to be back as soon as he is able.
Councilmember Singley, reported that he also attended the Chamber of Commerce's
mixer and felt that it was very interesting.
Councilmember Hilkey, reported that he also attended the Blue Ribbon ceremony at
Terrace View Elementary School along with several representatives from local
organizations. He reported that the Grand Terrace Mini Ducks Hockey Team won their
first game. He stated that our thoughts and prayers go out to Mayor Matteson.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 6:15 p.m., until the next
Regular CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 13, 1997
at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the Ci of Grand
Terrace
MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace