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04/22/1999 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 22. 1999, 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 22, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem Herman Hilkey, 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 and Economic Development Director Virgil Barham, Building & Safety Director Lt. Pete Ortiz, Sheriffs Department John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: Jim Singley, Councilmember Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk The meeting was opened with invocation by Dr. Tom Harvick, Colton Christian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Garcia. ITEMS TO DELETE 8A. Consideration of Condemnation Proceedings - 22237 Barton Road - Parcel Number 277-121-19 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Recycling Family of the Month - March 1999 Mayor Matteson announced that Joy Bjornstad is the recipient of the Recycling Family of,the Month for March 1999 and presented them with gift certificates from Stater Brother's Market, Dominos Pizza, Blue Mountain Coffee House and Flowers By Yvonne. 2B. Grand Terrace Elementary School Principal, Marilynn Jordan Marilynn Jordan, Principal from Grand Terrace Elementary School gave an update on the activities that are taking place at the school. Students from Grand Terrace Elementary School performed a song called "Noun Pound" that they wrote. 2C. Commendation - Hally Cappiello Council Minutes April 22, 1999 Page 2 Mayor. Pro Tem. Buchanan read a commendation for Hally Cappiello in appreciation for her outstanding and dedicated work as the associate planner for the City of Grand Terrace and wished her well in her future endeavors. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-99-36 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the following consent calendar items: 3A. Approval of Check Register No. 042299 . 3B. Ratify 04-22-99 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 04-06-99 Minutes PUBLIC COMVIENT Alta Mennis, 23065 Peacock Court, stated that she has lived in Grand Terrace for three years. She expressed her concern with the enforcement of the codes pertaining to the storage of garbage containers. Mike O'Connell, 22596 Thrush Street, indicated that there have been some significant injuries at Pico Park due to flying softballs out of field.one. He reported that Elrod Fence Co. will be redoing the backstop.on Tuesday. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports - None 5B. Council Reports Mavor Matteson, reported that the Art Show will be held on May 2, 1999 and the Grand Terrace Days Parade and Fair will be held on June 5, 1999. He stated that the Senior Newsletter is a good source of information. He reported that he attended the open house that the Sheriffs Department had at the training facility in Glen Helen. Mavor Pro Tem Buchanan, encouraged everyone to come to the Art Show and see all of the talented work of the community. He stated that the Regional Housing Needs Assessment public forum put on by SANBAG and SCAG will be held on April 27, 1999 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This can have a significant impact on Grand Terrace and surrounding communities and our input should be heard. He attended the Plans and Programs meeting for SANBAG and the hot topic for discussion was the proposed County General Plan Amendment. He feels confident that as the process takes place the County will work with the cities to come up with a reasonable compromise that preserves the County's responsibility and authority for unicorporated areas while appreciating the need for cities to have input into any process that takes place near their spheres of influence and that the majority of the County Board of Supervisors are going to be Council Minutes April 22, 1999 Page 3 receptive to a process that still maintains some serious consideration of the cities need for input. Councilmember Garcia, reported that she attended the SCAG meeting held on April 8, 1999 and they put out a state of the region report card and shared the ratings. She indicated that SCAG is attempting to set bench marks so that we can have quantifiable goals that we want to do as a region. She indicated that the information will be available at the information counter at City Hall. She reported that the regional airport aviation plan was approved by SCAG. She also attended SANBAG meeting where Ty Schuiling gave a presentation on the Alameda Corridor East. She will be receiving the hard copy of the presentation so that she can have it for review. She reported that Comcast will be merging with Media One group and is looking forward to expansion of services. She stated that she sponsored a girls basketball team called the Sparks which took second place and congratulated them on a great season. She reported that Cal State San Bernardino is doing satellite programs and stated that if anyone is interested to contact her. She thanked Lt. Ortiz for setting up the ride along that she did with Deputy Eversol. She indicated that on Saturday the Metrolink Station in Rialto will be renamed after Assemblyman Longville. : She reported that the Business Development Committee for the Chamber of Commerce met and that their two priorities are education and r; targeting the old Sprouse Ritz building in order to work on getting*a tenant for that location. .,, . Councilmember Hilkev, reported that Omnitrans is working on a smart shuttle which is ,> . a small shuttle that has a fixed route with flexibility to vary from the route with a phone call. It will be faster than dial-a-cab and less expensive. This will be for the outlined areas the do not have regular fixed routes and don't justify a fixed route. This is planned for Grand Terrace in 2001 or 2002. He feels that the Senior Center Newsletter is very informative. He reported that the 4th grade class at Terrace View every year goes to an overnight stay on the Pilgram which is sponsored by the Orange County Nautical Association. The whole class spends the night on the sailing vessel down at Dana Point. He was very impressed with the educational program. PUBLIC HEARING . 6A. An Ordinance of the city of Grand Terrace, California, Adding a Chapter, "Rollerskating, Skateboarding, and Bicycling Prohibited in Certain Designated Areas," to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv, indicated that over the past few years the City has experienced a significant increase in nuisance complaints and problems arising from the use of skateboards, rollerblades and bicycles in public areas. The problems include damage to park facilities and injuries to persons attending events in the parks. He feels that there is a potential liability for the City from persons injured while using these devices. .The proposed Ordinance prohibits rollerskating, skateboarding and bicycling in business districts, private property and public property maintained by the City of Grand Terrace when the area is designated by Resolution. Council Minutes April 22, 1999 Page 4 Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Ed O' Neal, 22608 Minona Drive, expressed his dissatisfaction with the ordinance and encouraged the Council not to adopt it. Mike O'Connell, 22596 Thrush Street, feels that skateboarding has become a real problem in the City and encouraged the Council to adopt the Ordinance. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to the Council. Mavor Matteson, stated that the Ordinance would only include City facilities and parks. Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv, stated that in the Ordinance it calls for a resolution to be adopted to designate the areas. If the Ordinance is passed they would request that Pico Park; Richard Rollins Park, Civic Center and the Senior Center be designated as areas that rollerskating, skateboarding and bicycling would be prohibited. Anyone else would have to come to the City to request that other areas be designated with the approval of the Council. Councilmember Garcia, questioned the need of a skateboard park. She feels that communication with the youth of our community is critical. She would like to see some avenue of communication opened up for ideas for programs for the youth. She feels that a youth action task force would be a good opportunity for the youth to advise the Council of their interests. ...:Mavor Matteson, stated.that we need to do something to protect those who are using the public facilities and the property. Mavor Pro Tem. Buchanan, stated that it is very sad that we have to have this conversation, however, he has observed the problems at Pico Park and feels that something needs to be done and that he supports the ordinance. Councilmember Hilkev, questioned how the ordinance will be enforced. Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv, stated that the Sheriffs Department will write tickets as well as the code enforcement officer. Councilmember Hilkev, questioned if the evidence can be confiscated. Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv, responded in the affirmative. Citv Attornev Hamer, stated that the City can impound not confescate. A skateboard can be impounded as evidence-of a crime. We don't have the ultimate right to confescate the item. Councilmember Hilkev, questioned whether that needed to be included in the Ordinance. Council Minutes April 22, 1999 Page 5 Citv Attornev Harper, responded in the negative and stated that it ends up being the call of the police officer. CC-99-37 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California, adding a chapter, "Rollerskating, Skateboarding, and Bicycling prohibited in certain designated areas," to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8B. Community and Economic Development Department Transportation Division Goals for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 CC-99738 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the following Transportation Engineering Function Goals for Fiscal Year 1999/2000: Inter-Jurisdictional Goals 1. Work with Caltrans and SANBAG to seek outside funding for major << circulation projects as the Barton Road over crossing, and the Iowa\Main Street intersection improvements (in Colton). 2. Complete SB 821 and Article 3 grant applications for bikeway projects. 3. Work on developing a coalition of cities including Colton and San Bernardino to promote and facilitate improvements to the I-215 Corridor. 4. Work with RCTC, SANBAG, and Riverside County to develop the Highgrove Metrolink Station. 5. Coordinate with SANBAG on regional transportation planning studies that affect _Grand Terrace including the Inland Goods Movement Study, and the -Comprehensive Transportation Plan Study. 6. Review North-South Corridor access issues including Riverside County proposal.to close Pigeon Pass Road. If possible,. work with SANBAG and RCTC to reinitiate the North-South Corridor Study that was suspended in, 1993. 7: Work with SANBAG on quarterly State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) updates. Council Minutes April 22, 1999 Page 6 8. Work with SANBAG and Caltrans to identify.funding sources that may be available to fund street rehabilitation and repair projects in the City of Grand Terrace. As needed, provide input on state legislation to create new funding programs for local street repair. City Goals 1. Complete implementation of circulation impact fee program. 2. Complete development of City Traffic Calming Guidelines, and initiate their implementation. 3. Promptly identify and report back to the Council on the measures that should be considered for minimizing traffic problems on Barton Road between Canal and City Hall. 4. Review traffic impacts of new developments including the Town Square Project, and other new developments. 5. Provide ongoing technical support to staff on traffic operational issues including sight distance evaluations, speed zones, and traffic control devices. Mayor Matteson temporarily adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:45 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:20 p.m. CLOSED SESSION - 9A. City Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation Mayor Matteson announced that the Council met in closed session to discuss the City Manager's annual performance evaluation and that there was no reportable action. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:45 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. CITY CLERK- of the Cfty of Grand Terrace . - - MAYO#of the City of Grand Terrace