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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES,
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING- TULY 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 July 22, 1999 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 and Economic Development Director
Virgil Barham, Building & Safety Director
Lt. Pete Ortiz, Sheriff's Department
John Harper, City Attorney
ABSENT:
The meeting was opened with invocation by Dr. Tom Harvick, Colton Christian Church, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Singley.
ITEMS TO DELETE
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-99-123 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA) CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent
calendar items with the removal of item 3G:
3A, Approval of Check Register No. 072299
3B. Ratify 07-22-99 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 07-08-99 Minutes
3E. Resolution Supporting Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA)
Plan
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3F. Resolution Adjusting Planning Commission Stipend
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3G. Appropriation of Funds to Pursue Implementation of New Bicycle
Transportation Grant
CC-99-124 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the implementation of
a new Bicycle Transportation Grant and to appropriate $82.,350 to the Capital
Project Fund Bikelane Account#44 and to increase the budgeted amount of$8,000
to $9,150 in the Air Quality Fund Account #15-500-607 that will represent the
10% co-funding required under the terms of the grant.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Park and Recreation Committee
a. Minutes of April 5, 1999
CC-99-125 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA) CARRIED 5-0, to accept the April 5, 1999
minutes of the Park and Recreation Committee.
5B. Council Reports
Mavor Matteson, announced that there will be a memorial service for Congressman
George Brown that will be held on July 28, 1999 at 12:30 at the San Bernardino
Convention Center.
Mavor Pro Tem Buchanan, reported that he was nominated as the vice-chairman of the
Plans and Programs Committee, a division under SANBAG, which issues and calls for
proposals for projects that various cities can apply for with regards to transportation to
help pay for.street projects and indicated that he will report to the Council on the status
of the committee.
Councilmember Garcia, reported that she along with the City Manager attended a sub-
committee meeting of the League of California Cities as well as other elected officials and
feels that the Division is being taken a little more seriously with the legislators and that the
local agencies need to work with the Governor. She congratulated Steve Peter as the
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incoming president for the Chamber of Commerce. She requested that a brief update be
given on the work that is being done on Barton Road.
Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv,responded that there are a number of projects throughout
the City. He indicated that Riverside Highland Water Company is currently replacing a
main water line on Barton Road between Vivienda and the 215 off ramp. He said all
projects should be completed within the next three weeks.
Councilmember Sinelev, reported that he represented the Sheriff at a Office of Emergency
Services on Disaster Preparedness meeting at the Ronald Regan Library in Simi Valley.
The topic of discussion was Y2K and how the,State is going to deal with it.
Councilmember Hilkev, wanted to take a moment to reflect the life of George Brown.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. Resolution Confirming FY 1999-2000 Landscape and Street Lighting District 89-1
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. There being none he returned discussion to the
Council...
Councilmember Hilkev, questioned if there was any way to address this item more
aggressively due to the�financial hardship we are currently experiencing.
Citv Attornev Haroer, responded that there is a way, however, there needs to be a majority
protest hearing where there,is,a mail out ballot procedure. The maintenance of the
publicly owned property will still be the responsibility of the City should it fail.
CC-99-126 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY WAS
ABSENT), to adopt the Resolution confirming the Assessments for the Fiscal Year
1999-2000 as presented in the Engineer's Report and to direct the Finance Director
to file the Assessments with the County Auditor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace
Amending its Redevelopment Plan to Allow for Acquisition of Non-Residentially
Zoned Property by Eminent Domain.
Calvin Thomsen, expressed his appreciation to the Council for considering the modified
wording including churches and schools as an exemption in the Ordinance.
Lou Ann Archibald, expressed her concern with proposed commercial projects on Barton
Road.
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Jack Booker, 11785 Mt. Vernon Avenue, expressed his appreciation for the opportunity
to talk to the Council and supports the modified wording in the proposed ordinance.
Judv Chambers, 11370 Rosina Circle, Fontana is speaking for Sarah Jay who resides at
22181 Barton Road. She indicated that Ms. Jay is for the proposed Ordinance and the
power of Eminent Domain.
Corrine Robinson, 22145 De Berry, indicated that she is opposed to the use of Eminent
Domain for private enterprise and the proposed ordinance.
Cvnthia Bidnev, 12219 Pascal, stated that she is opposed to the proposed ordinance and
urged the Council to vote no on this item.
Matt Bacon, 22653 Thrush, expressed his concerns with the use of eminent domain for a
private project.
Sharon Banner, 22317 Barton Road, supports the proposed ordinance.
Jerry Guthrie, stated that he is opposed to the.proposed ordinance.
Tonv Petta, 11875 Eton Drive, supports the proposed ordinance.
Alan and Ginna Slocum, 12274 Reed Avenue, sent a letter stating that they are opposed
to giving the Redevelopment Agency the ability to have Eminent Domain for commercial
development.
Laurie Watt. sent a letter of opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Thelma Winkler, sent a letter indicating her support of the proposed ordinance.
CC-99-127 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 3-1-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA VOTED NO AND MAYOR MATTESON ABSTAINED), to approve
the Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace Amending its Redevelopment Plan to Allow for Acquisition of Non-
Residentially Zoned Property by Eminent Domain.
NEW BUSMESS
8A. Community Services Officer Proposal
CC-99-128 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize-the transfer of
$19,000 from the Asset Seizure Account to the General Fund and to reduce the
General Fund contribution for the CSO contract and program budget by a like
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amount.
8B. Rental Permit Fees Report
City Manager Schwab indicated that staff is still researching this item and will bring it
back to Council at their meeting of August 26, 1999.
8C' ;, Consolidation of Part-Time Associate Planner Position with Full-Time Planning
Technician Position and;Adoption of Updated Salary Resolution
CC-99-129 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER
SINGLEY WAS ABSENT),to consolidate the part-time Associate Planner Position
with a full-time Planning Technician position and adopt the updated Salary
Resolution.
8D. Discussion on Sewer Billing Alternatives
Bernie Simon, reported that staff has been working on finding alternatives to sewer billing
and collections. He reported on the alternatives that he is currently looking into and
requested input from the Council.
It was the consensus of the Council that staff continue in the direction that they are
currently going with regard to finding alternatives for sewer billing and the collection of
them. Specifically, pursuing negotiations to out source the billing to either Riverside
Highland Water Company, City of Colton or San Bernardino County as a charge on the
Property Tax Roll.
8E. County General Plan Amendment Regarding Sphere of Influence
The; Council directed City Manager Schwab to send a letter to the City of,Rancho
Cucamonga indicating that the City of Grand Terrace does not have a sphere of influence
and although we empathize with our neighboring cities we will not join in their efforts in
their legal actions with regards to the County General Plan Amendment and Sphere of
Influence and wish them success.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:44 p.m., until the next CRA/City
Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
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�j CITY CLERK of.the City 6f Grand Terrace
MXYOR of the City d'Grand Terrace