07/22/1997CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - JULY 22, 1997
A special 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 July 22, 1997 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Jim Singley, Councilmember
Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Tracey Martinez, Deputy City Clerk
Bernard Simon, Finance Director
Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director
Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director
John Harper, City Attorney
Lt. Mike Howell, Sheriffs Department
ABSENT: Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
The meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Dan Buchanan followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Lee Ann Garcia.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Recycling Family of the Month - June 1997
Mayor Matteson announced that Mr. Robert Yaglinski and family are the recipients of
the Recycling Family of the Month award for the month of June 1997 and of the local
merchant gift certificates from Food Connection Restaurant, Stater Brothers Market, Blue
Mountain Coffee House and Miguel's Jr. Restaurant.
Mike O'Connell, stated that he feels that the sale of fireworks went well and encouraged
the Council to approve it again for next year. He reported that the booth grossed
$34,961.77, the net profit was $12,602.38 and presented a check in the amount of
$6,301.19 to Dan Nagel, a representative from the Grand Terrace Community Soccer
Club. He reported that Little League has spent part of their profits from the sale of
fireworks on a quad to be used for dragging the fields at Pico Park. He presented a
plaque to Councilmember Garcia for her sponsorship of the T-Ball Dodgers team.
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mike O'Connell for
his work and dedication to the youth of Grand Terrace.
Councilmember Singley thanked Mr. O'Connell for all of his efforts and feels that he
does an outstanding job with the Grand Terrace Little League.
Council Minutes
July 22, 1997
Page 2
Councilmember Hilkey, commended Mr. O'Connell for all of his hard work.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-97-116 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following
consent calendar items:
3A. Approval of check Register No. 072497
3B. Ratify 07-22-97 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 07-10-97 Minutes
3E. Resolution Authorizing Collection of Delinquent Sewer User Fees on San
Bernardino County Tax Roll 1997-98
3F. Authorize City Clerk's Travel to CEPO in Santa Barbara, September 7-
12, 1997
3G. Authorize City Manager's Travel to Annual City Managers' Conference
(ICMA) in Vancouver, September 13-17, 1997
PUBLIC CONEWENT
None
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Emergency Operation Committee
(a) Minutes of 01-21-97, 04-07-97, 05-05-97, and 06-02-97
CC-97-117 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the January 21, 1997, April 7,
1997, May 5, 1997 and June 2, 1997 Minutes of the Emergency Operations
Committee.
(b) Appoint New Member (Haubert)
CC-97-118 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Richard Haubert to
the Emergency Operations Committee with a term continuing to June 30, 2000.
2. Crime Prevention Committee
(a) Minutes of 06-09-97
CC-97-119 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the June 9, 1997
minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee.
Council Minutes
July 22, 1997
Page 3
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Matteson, reported that he attended the Concert in the Park which was very good
and well attended.
Assistant City Manager DonIM, reported that the first of the three concerts in the park
was held on Sunday. There were approximately 200 to 300 people in attendance. He
reported that there will be two more concerts, they will be held at the Richard Rollins
Park, they are free, and great fun for the entire family.
Mayor Matteson, stated that the Post Office is currently looking for a business to take
over the Postal Contract. The Hispanic Book Store has offered to take over the contract.
He urged any one who is interested in taking over the Postal Contract to contact the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, reported that he and City Manager Schwab have been
meeting with the cities of Highland and Yucaipa over fire consolidation issues. He stated
that the County has extended the contract with C.D.F. for a year. He stated that the
process is moving slowly and that he and City Manager Schwab will continue to
participate in meetings with regards to the fire consolidation issues and that he will report
to Council on a regular basis. He reported that the city of Highland is pursuing the
recovery of booking fees from convicted criminals who are able to pay the fees and
questioned whether the City of Grand Terrace will be following their footsteps.
City Manager Schwab, responded that Grand Terrace will be contracting with GC
Services to do the recovery of the booking fees. He reported that the contract will be
brought before the City Council for approval.
Councilmember Singley, reported that Jim Burns will be working with the San
Bernardino County School District. He stated that the Chamber of Commerce's
installation dinner will be held on July 29, 1997 at the Blue Mountain Coffee House.
The master of ceremonies will be Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan. He reported that he
attended the concert in the park and felt that it was a good program and well put on, the
kids really enjoyed it.
Councilmember Hilkey, congratulated Hugh Grant on his appointment to the Grand Jury
and wished him well. He expressed his satisfaction with the fair coverage that The Press
Enterprise has been giving the City of Grand Terrace.
Councilmember Garcia, requested that City Manager Schwab look into the "Smart Cities
Program" where local businesses are all connected on the Internet.
Councilmember Singley, wished Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan a Happy 40th Birthday.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6A. Resolution Confirming FY 1997-1998 Landscape and Street Lighting Assessment
District 89-1
Council Minutes
July 22, 1997
Page 4
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none he returned discussion
to the Council.
CC-97-120 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a Resolution Confirming FY
1997-98 Landscape and Street Lighting District 89-1
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Execution Sale and Delivery of Not to
Exceed $4 000 000 Refunding Certificates of Participation Issue 1997: Pledge
of Motor Vehicle License Fees: Execution of Financing Agreements: Actions
Necessary for the Closing Incident to the Transaction: and Designating
Authorized Officer(s)
CC-97-121 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a Resolution Authorizing and
Directing the Execution, Sale and Delivery of Not to Exceed $4,000,000
Refunding Certificates of Participation, Issue 1997; Pledge of Motor Vehicle
License Fees; Execution of Financing Agreements; Actions Necessary for the
Closing Incident to the Transaction; and Designating Authorized Officer(s)
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m., until the next Regular
CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 14, 1997 at 6:00
p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City of Grand
Terrace
MA R of the City 6f Grand Terrace
1�