04/24/1997CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 24, 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 April 24, 1997 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Jim Singley, Councilmember
Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Bernard Simon, Finance Director
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director
Lt. Mike Howell, Sheriffs Department
ABSENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
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 Mayor Pro Tem Dan Buchanan.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Recycling Family of the Month - March 1997
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan announced that Mr. & Mrs. Estes and family are the
recipients of the recycling family of the month award for March 1997 and of the local
merchant gift certificates from Blue Mountain Coffee House, Food Connection
Restaurant, Demetris Restaurant, and La Pasta Italia.
2B. Proclamation - Soil and Water Stewardship Week - April 27 - May 4, 1997
Councilmember Garcia read a proclamation proclaiming the week of April 27 - May 4,
1997 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week in the City of Grand Terrace.
2C. Proclamation - Toddler Immunization Month - May 1997
Councilmember Singley read a proclamation proclaiming May 1997 as Toddler
f Immunization Month in the City of Grand Terrace. Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan presented
the proclamation to Abigail Ryan from San Bernardino County Department of Public
Health.
Council Minutes
April 24, 1997
Page 2
2D. Terrace Hills Middle School, Kay Bunnell, Principal
Kay Bunnell, Principal of Terrace Hills Middle School gave a presentation on the many
ways that Terrace Hills Middle School collaborates with the community.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-97-37 MOTION BY COUNCMMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HMXEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS
ABSENT), to approve the following consent calendar:
3A. Approval of check Register No. 042497
3B. Ratify 04-24-97 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 04-08-97 Minutes
3E. Resolution - Authorizing the Submittal of Agreements Covering
Preliminary Engineering for Seismic Retrofit of the Barton Road Highway
Bridge
NEW BUSINESS
8C. Approval of Pedestrian/Bike Lane Conceptual Design and Authorization to Solicit
for Bids 0
CC-97-38 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HICKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS
ABSENT), to approve the overall design concept for the Pedestrian/Bike Lane
and authorize staff to solicit bids for the construction of this project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dick Rollins, 22797 Barton Road, stated that he has noticed that bicyclists have not been
observing the traffic laws. He expressed his concern with the proposed change of the
speed limit on Barton Road from 40 mph to 45 mph.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
(a) Minutes of 03-10-97
CC-97-39 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON
AND COUNCIIMEMBER HICKEY WERE ABSENT), to accept the March 10,
1997 Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee.
Council Minutes
April 24, 1997
Page 3
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, reported that he attended the San Bernardino County Board
of Supervisors meeting last Tuesday regarding to the fire consolidation issue that we have
been discussing. The Board voted to authorize staff to bring to them a concise report
outlining what they have done so far, however, part of their motion included closing
public input which he felt was unfair unless they limit their discussion and decision to
the scope of the study that they are going to propose. He stated that he plans to attend
their next meeting along with City Manager Schwab. He reported that on Sunday, May
4, 1997 the City of Grand Terrace and Historical and Cultural Activities Committee will
be sponsoring their annual Fine Arts Show from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Grand
Terrace Community Meeting Room located at the Civic Center. The Art Show is open
to exhibitors who reside and/or are employed in the City of Grand Terrace. He also
report that he attended the Terrace View PTA Safety Fair which was well attended and
offered a lot of information relating to health and safety issues. He stated that he has
spoken to Mayor Matteson on several occasions and that we can expect to have him back
on May 8, 1997. He reported that the Grand Terrace Branch Library will be honoring
their Volunteers on Friday, April 25, 1997 during a Volunteer Appreciation event and
that the Fire Explorer Post will be hosting a cow drop contest during the Grand Terrace
Day's Fair.
Councilmember Sing1gy, expressed his disappointment with an article that was printed
in the Grand Terrace City Newspaper that related to Community Development Director
Materassi.
Councilmember Garcia, congratulated Tonya Nelson, CSO, who will be leaving the City
of Grand Terrace and wished her well. She requested that there be an exit interview
with Ms. Nelson to get ideas on how to make the CSO position the best that it can be.
She reported on a vehicle vandalism incident that occurred at Pico Park and the quick
apprehension of the individual who was responsible for it. She read a thank you letter
on behalf of Steve Hartert, the owner of the vehicle, for the quick response of the City
and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. She reminded the Council that on
May 1, 1997 the General Plan Task Force will be making their presentation at the
Planning Commission Meeting and urged the Council to attend but not participate in the
discussion.
Community Development Director Materassi, stated that she has invited the Planning
Commission to come to the City Council meeting on May 8, 1997.
Councilmember Garcia, stated that she attended the Rare Book Auction put on by the
Library which was very organized and successful. She stated that the library offers many
programs which include a grandparents and books program where older adults volunteer
to read stories in the public library and a book discussion group. She reported that the
Women's Club will be sponsoring Monte Carlo Night on Saturday, May 3, 1997 at the
Complex Center in Redlands. She expressed her excitement with Mayor Matteson's
return and recommended that we have a welcome back reception for him.
Council Minutes
April 24, 1997
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NEW BUSINESS
8A. Schedule Meetings to Consider FY 1997-1998 Budget
CC-97-40 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON
AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to schedule special
meetings on May 21, 1997 and May 29, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the FY
1997-1998 Budget
8B. Contract - San Bernardino County I-10 "Quick Charge" Electric Vehicle Corridor
Community Program
CC-97-41 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCELMEM 3ER GARCIA, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON
AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to approve the Draft
Contract and direct staff to negotiate a final contract with the South Cost Air
Quality Management District for the installation of two (2) electric vehicle
charging stations, and the purchase of one (1) electric vehicle. The total
reimbursement costs of improvements and vehicle will be $66,000.00. Total City
co -funding is $13,372.00.
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem. Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m., until the next
Regular CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 8, 1997
at 6:00 p.m.
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