10/09/1997CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY CQUNCIIL MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 9, 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 October 9, 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
Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director
John Harper, City Attorney
Lt. Mike Howell, Sheriffs Department
ABSENT: Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
The meeting was opened with invocation by Ed O'Neal followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
led by Councilman Herman Hilkey.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation by Mike Heverly, Wilden Pump
Mike Heverly. President and CEO of Wilden Pump and Engineering, nag, gave an overview
of the Company and their goals past and present. He presented the City Council with
some commemorative items and a book on the history of the Wilden Family.
Councilmember Hilkey, suggested that if Wilden Pump knows of a distributor or
manufacturer that would like to move closer to them to contact city staff.
Councilmember Garcia, expressed her appreciation to Wilden Pump and Engineering.
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, expressed his appreciation to Wilden Pump and thanked Mr.
Heverly for his presentation.
2B. Proclamation - "Make a Difference Day" - October 25, 1997
Councilmember Hilkey, read a proclamation, proclaiming October 25, 1997 as Make a
Difference Day in the City of Grand Terrace.
2C. Commendation - Jim Sims
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Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, read and presented a Commendation to Jimmy Sims, out
going Planning Commissioner, for his dedicated service to the City of Grand Terrace.
Jimmy Sims, thanked Council for the commendation and for all of the working
relationships. He wished Grand Terrace the very best and stated that he will continue
to watch the community grow.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-97-147 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar
items:
3A. Approval of Check Register No. 100997
3B. Ratify 10-09-97 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 09-25-97 Minutes
3E. Budget Adjustments for Prior Year Encumbrances - $20,771 in the
General Fund and $6,439 in the Bike Lane Fund
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ed O'Neal, 22608 Minona Drive, requested that the City Council reconsider the funding
of the D.A.R.E. Program.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
(a) Minutes of 09-01-97
CC-97-148 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the September 1, 1997
Minutes of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee.
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, reported that he participated in the early morning portion of
Tour de Terrace with the registration. He felt that it was a great event and commended
staff for all of their efforts and participation.
Councilmember Hilkey, commended and thanked staff for a great job on Tour de
Terrace.
Councilmember Sinaley, expressed his appreciation for staffs efforts on Tour de Terrace
and The Sun for their coverage of the event. He invited Mr. O'Neal to attend one of the
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Gang and Drug Task Force meetings. He reported that D.A.R.E. is a good program,
however alternative methods need to be explored to find an effective program to
eliminate the drug abuse problem. He reported that he attended the monthly SANBAG
meeting and that construction will begin on Route 30.
Councilmember Garcia, reported that Red Ribbon Week is coming up and that she was
able to see the program that was put on by Susie Vanderlip, which was an outstanding
presentation. She commended Tanya Cahill, CSO on her helpful hints and urged
residents to get involved in the neighborhood watch programs. She reported that she
attended the lunch that was hosted by Sheriff Penrod. She reported that the Grand
Terrace Garden Club will be meeting on October 23, 1997 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
She reminded that all input for the General Plan Task Force should be submitted to the
Community and Economic Development Department by the end of the month.
Councilmember Hilkey, reported that the website should be up and running in about a
week. He recommended that the Sheriff's Department update their stats. He reported
that an opinion survey will be one on OMNITRANS in general and a statistical survey
of its routes and acceptability of the routes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6A. SP-85-10-Al/SA-97-02 Diversified Pacific Homes
CC-97-149 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to Continue the Public Hearing
for Diversified Pacific Homes Development Corporation until the City Council
Meeting of November 13, 1997.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1997
CC-97-150 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the audited Financial
Statements of the City of Grand Terrace for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
1997.
8B. Appoint Planning Commissioner to Fill Unexpired Term
CC-97-151 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Don Larkin to the Planning Commission to
fill an unexpired term continuing to June 30, 1998.
8C. Approval of the Davis Company as the Consultant to Perform a Fire Feasibility
Study and Authorize a Contract with City of Highland as Lead Agency for
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Professional Services Agreement
CC-97-152 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA ABSTAINED), to approve the Davis Company as the consultant to
conduct a fire feasibility study and authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the City of Highland as the lead agency and appropriate
$5,022.50 to cover Grand Terrace's cost.
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:47 p.m., until the next Regular
CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 23, 1997 at
6:00 p.m.
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