08/28/1997CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 28,199
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 August 28, 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
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: John Harper, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilman Herman Hilkey followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by Councilman Jim Singley.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Recycling Family of the Month - July 1997
Mayor Matteson announced that the Kelly Family are the recipients of the Recycling
Family of the Month award for the month of July 1997 and of the local merchant gift
certificates from Food Connection Restaurant, Flowers By Yvonne, Domino's Pizza and
Miguels Jr. Restaurant.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-97-127 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent
calendar items:
3A. Approval of Check Register No. 082897
3B. Ratify 08-28-97 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 08-14-97 Minutes
3E. Award Contract & Accept Public Right -of -Way Dedications for
Pedestrian/Bike Lane Project
3F. Award Contract - Pedestrian Pushbutton Replacement
3G. Award Contract - TJ Austyn Playground Surfacing
Council Minutes
August 28, 1997
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PUBLIC CONEVIENT
Barbara Pfennighausen, 22111 Ladera Street, reported that three teenagers between the
ages of fifteen and eighteen at 12:10 a.m. the Sunday before last armed themselves with
baseball bats and drove around in a dark blue or black sports car throughout the streets
of the community knocking mailboxes down.
Mayor Matteson, stated that his mailbox was knocked down and would like to press
charges against these kids if they are found.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
(a) Minutes of 07-14-97
CC-97-128 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the July 14, 1997
Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee.
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, reported that he attended the final free concert in the park
sponsored by the City and felt that it was a very good program and would like to see
more community participation at these events.
Mayor Matteson, questioned whether the participation was higher this year at the free
concert in the park over last year.
Assistant City Manager Donlevy, responded that the participation was lower this year due
to the high temperatures. He reported that next year they will be experimenting with the
program and stated that they will probably hold the concerts in the fall when the
temperatures are lower.
Councilmember Garcia, reminded everyone that the Chamber of Commerce's retreat is
coming up on September 6, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. and encouraged everyone to attend. She
reported that Terrace View is celebrating their 30th year and that the PTA is holding a
special program where tiles can be purchased for $5.00. She reminded everyone that at
the September 25, 1997 City Council meeting the General Plan Task Force will be
making a presentation and she encouraged the public to come and participate. On
September 26, 1997 the Friends of the Library will be holding their Annual Book Sale.
Councilmember Hilkey, expressed his concern with the proposed prison in Colton. He
stated that he feels that Government supported organizations generate too much
unnecessary paperwork. He reported that he attended Opening Ceremonies for soccer
and felt that it was a great event.
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August 28, 1997
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Councilmember Singley, expressed his concern with the proposed private prison in
Colton which will hold 1,000 beds. He also expressed his dissatisfaction with the
reporting that was done by the Sun. He requested that the City Manager and Mayor send
letters to the City of Colton in opposition to the prison.
Mayor Matteson, feels that it is up to everyone to send opposition letters to the Colton
Planning Commission, State Legislators, as well as anyone else that has political
influence.
Councilmember Singley, stated that San Bernardino County has the largest number of
prisons of any County in the State of California. He stated that he received a letter from
the Indian Association of the Inland Empire who is celebrating their 50th year of freedom
in their country and announced that they will be holding an open house on August 30,
1997 at the Sterges Center for Fine Arts in San Bernardino at 6:15 pm and that the
Mayor will be presenting a proclamation.
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, expressed his dissatisfaction with the proposed private prison
and stated that this is the time for the City to express its concern. He hopes that the City
of Colton will work with Grand Terrace to make sure that all of our concerns are
addressed.
City Manager Schwab, stated that since this project is fairly preliminary he will put the
City of Colton on notice that Grand Terrace would like to be included as one of the
reviewing agencies when this issue comes before the Planning Commission. We will
need to carefully study the environmental issues and would expect that an EIR will be
conducted. He feels that this will be a long process and it will have a direct impact on
many areas of our community.
Councilmember Singley, stated that he feels that a letter needs to be sent in opposition
to the proposed project.
Mayor Matteson, requested that two letters be sent one stating the Council's opposition
to the proposed private prison and the other requestion to be one of the reviewing
agencies.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6A. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Amending the Adult
Entertainment Ordinance of Said city in Z-95-01-Al and Negative Declaration
Addendum, Amending the Ordinance as Follows: To Make a Correction to
Include an Additional Requirement to Maintain a Minimum Distance from Certain
Sensitive Uses Such as Parks, Schools, Churches, Day Care Facilities, Freeways
and Residential Uses Filed by the City of Grand Terrace Community and
Economic Development Department
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none he returned discussion
to Council.
Council Minutes
August 28, 1997
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CC-97-129 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the first reading of
and Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Amending the Adult
Entertainment Ordinance of Said city in Z-95-01-A1 and Negative Declaration
Addendum, Amending the Ordinance as Follows: To Make a Correction to
Include an Additional Requirement to Maintain a Minimum Distance from Certain
Sensitive Uses Such as Parks, Schools, Churches, Day Care Facilities, Freeways
and Residential Uses Filed by the City of Grand Terrace Community and
Economic Development Department
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Final Approval of Parcel Map Number 14940
CC-97-130 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the final parcel map Number
14940 located on Commerce Way west of Michigan.
8B. Designate Alternate Voting Delegate for League of California Cities Annual
Conference
CC-97-131 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to designate Mayor Pro Tem
Buchanan as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities
Annual Conference.
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 6:37 p.m., until the next Regular
CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 11, 1997 at
6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the city of Grand
Terrace
MAYO of the City of Grand Terrace