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12/09/1999 J CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 9. 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 December 9, 1999, at 7:25 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember Don Larkin, Councilmember Tom Schwab, City Manager John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Tracey Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director Virgil Barham, Building & Safety Director Lt. Pete Ortiz, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Bernie Simon, Finance Director John Harper, City Attorney The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Lee Ann Garcia. ITEMS TO DELETE - None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Women's Club Presentation of Check to the City to Purchase Defibrillating Equipment Pat Nix. President of the Grand Terrace Women's Club, indicated that the Grand Terrace Women's Club has begun their 92nd year as a service organization in the community of Grand Terrace. She introduced Philomene Spisak and Betty Daniel who are the Chairpersons of the project to purchase a defibrillator for the fire station emergency equipment. Philomene Spisak, 11745 Preston Street, invited the residents of Grand Terrace to join the Women's Club in their efforts to purchase a defibrillator for the community. The defibrillator will,be assigned to the Grand Terrace Search and Rescue Squad for use by the Fire Department, however it will remain within the City of Grand Terrace. The total cost of a unit is $4,000. She encouraged all residents to become a part of this life saving project. All donations should be made payable to the Grand Terrace Defibrillator Fund and mailed to the Grand Terrace Women's Club. Council Minutes December 9, 1999 Page 2 Pat Nix. indicated that the Women's Club has raised approximately $3,500 for the purchase of the defibrillator and that they will present a check to the City at the next Council Meeting. 2B. League of California Cities (ABC) Power Point Presentation Council Member Hilkey gave a presentation to inform the citizens of the State's actions to take money from cities over a period of ten years. He indicated that Cities have organized a group called ABC (Action for Better Cities) and are campaigning for an amendment to the State Constitution to enact for cities what Proposition 98 did for school districts,-which stabilized them and prevented the State from eroding the funding from schools. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-99-172 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 3E: 3A. Approval of Check Register No. 112499 & 120999 3B. Ratify 12-09-99 CRA Action . 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 11-10-99 Minutes 3F. Council Member Travel to Fiscal Reform Committee Meetings - Appropriation of$1,400 to cover the cost of travel 3G. Award of Contract:Concrete Maintenance Services(Martinez Construction) ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3E. Measure I Capital Improvement Program 1999-2000 CC-99-173 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to continue item 3E. Measure I Capital Improvement 'Program 1999-2000 to the January 13, 2000 Council Meeting.- PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Peter, President of the Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Chamber has been working on a new Community Business Directory and expect that they will delivered to the residents by the end of the month. Beverlv Powell, Southern California Edison, introduced herself as the region manager for Grand Terrace in the Public Affairs Department and is looking forward to working with the City. Council Minutes December 9, 1999 Page 3 ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee a. Minutes of November 1, 1999 & November 15, 1999 CC-99-174 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the November 1, 1999 and November 15, 1999 minutes of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee. 5B. Council Reports :;Mavor Pro Tern Buchanan, indicated that the City just celebrated its 21" Anniversary -,.celebration prior to the Council Meeting and thanked the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee for the fine job that they did in coordinating and putting on the event. He indicated that on December 15, 1999 the Plans and Programs Committee, a division of _SANBAG, will be holding a meeting where they will review the various applications that .have been made for CMAC Funds and STIFF Funds. There is significant competition for :the funds that are available. He believes that in early January or February the full SANBAG Board will be in a position to begin making some decisions on what applications .:,will be funded. He feels that the important message that came from Councilmember Hilkey's presentation is that cities are going to have to take a stand and say that we would like to have more control over our local dollars and how we can spend them. Councilmember Larkin, reported that he enjoyed the tour of the City's Child Care Center that he was given and feels that it is beneficial to the community and that it should be commended. He feels that the Birthday Party put on by the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee is an example of the unique community that we have. He appreciates the efforts of the committee. Councilmember Hilkev, reported that he read in the Senior Newsletter that Bea Giagandet passed away and expressed his sorrow. He indicated that there has been a rash of mail theft in his neighborhood and encouraged residents to be aware of the situation and urged them not to put checks in their mail boxes. Councilmember Garcia, commended the Chamber of Commerce on the directory that they put together. The Business Development Committee is getting started again and is looking forward to more success. The goal of the committee is to target a specific location and to put all of our energy there. She thanked the Women's Club for their hard work and dedication and is hopeful that they will raise the additional funds needed to purchase the defibrillator. She commended Community and Economic Development Director Materassi Council Minutes December 9, 1999 Page 4 on her economic development efforts. She wished everyone a happy holiday and safe new year. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Traffic Signal and Circulation Improvement Fee Ordinance to be used by the City to Construct Traffic Signal and Roadway Improvements Required as Outlined in the Circulation Element Update Study Communitv & Economic Development Director Materassi, reported that at the Council meeting of January 22, 1998 the concept of a Circulation Improvement Fees/Programs was approved and staff was directed to draft an ordinance with the following recommendations: 1. That fees for low and medium density residential be balanced and easy to administer; 2. That fees reflect the source of traffic impact of future development; and 3. That retail fees be evaluated in view of the goal to increase retail tax revenues. Staff incorporated all City Council recommendations in the fee program. .She indicated that Craig Neustaedter,the traffic engineering consultant,will be giving a presentation and would answer any questions that the Council may have. Crain Neustaedter, traffic engineering consultant, reported that what is before the council is a proposal to adopt a circulation impact fee program for 7.6 million dollars for road improvements completing the circulation system that is shown in the general plan. They are also-proposing a 1.5 million dollar package of signal improvements, essentially to construct 8 traffic signals in the City. The fee program has been developed in accordance with state legislation AB1600. Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Barnev Karaer. 11668 Bernardo Way, questioned what type of grants the City can get to supplement the traffic signal and circulation fees and what might they total. Mr. Neustaedter responded that the City's most dependable outside funding source would be Measure I in which we receive several hundred thousand dollars. There is a substantial amount of Federal money accessible to local government. The City would have to compete in a competitive process for outside funding sources and supplement what we need to build out the circulation systems. Mr. Kamer, feels that some of the improvements that are that are being proposed may not be necessary. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. Council Minutes December 9, 1999 Page 5 CC-99-175 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,CARRIED 5-0,to continue the Traffic Signal and Circulation Improvement Fee Ordinance to be used by the City to Construct Traffic Signal and Roadway Improvements Required as Outlined in the Circulation Element Update Study Public Hearing to January 13, 2000. 6B. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California Approving General Plan Amendment GPU-99-03, E-98-07 Adding the Open Space Element and Respective Negative Declaration Planner John Lamne, reported that during the public hearing at the October 14, 1999 City Council meeting several speakers, who indicated that they had property interests on Blue Mountain, requested that the matter be continued so that they could have additional time to review the recommendations of the proposed element. He stated that the following are three possible options for the Council to act on: .Option One: Adopt the Ordinance Adding the Open Space Element to the City's General Plan with the addition of Appendix "H." Option Two: Adopt the Ordinance Adding the Open Space Element to the City's General Plan with the addition of a modified Appendix "H" allowing for development of any area, regardless of elevation, that had previously been "quarried" on the western face of Blue Mountain lying northerly of De Berry Street. .,Option Three: Refer the matter back to the Planning Commission to review the issues regarding potential development for the western face of Blue Mountain and to have the Planning Commission report back to the City Council. Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Jim Sullivan, 1951 W. Key Street, indicated that he represents Mr. Sigdested and encouraged the Council to support option number two. Brian Whitehead, 22959 Orangewood Court, stated that.he is a 6``'grade student at Terrace View Elementary School and that he conducted a survey on what 6"' graders would like done with the open space in Grand Terrace as a project. He recited the results. Barnev KarLyer. 11668 Bernardo Way, indicated that the ordinance doesn't affect his property, however he believes that any piece of property can be developed. Dennis Kidd, 22874 Pico Street, expressed his concern with the ordinance and feels that Blue Mountain should be developed into a park "Blue Mountain Park." He suggested that the City look into park bond measures. Leonard Sigdested, 2605 S. Waterman Avenue, thanked the Council for giving property Council Minutes December 9, 1999 Page 6 owners an opportunity to review the proposed element and encouraged the Council to support option two. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. Mavor Pro Tem Buchanan, indicated that he would like to see the hill side preserved and that he would support option two. CC-99-176 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-1-0-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN VOTED NO), to approve an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California Approving General Plan Amendment GPU-99-03, E-98-07 Adding the Open Space Element and Respective Negative Declaration and the attached Appendix "H." allowing for development of any area, regardless of elevation, that had previously been "quarried" on the western face of Blue Mountain lying northerly of De Berry Street. CC-99-177 MOTION. ., BY . MAYOR. PRO TEM.-_BUCHANAN, SECOND" BY COUNCILMEMBER 'GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY_WASABSENT), to approve the addendum of changes-to the.proposed open space element incorporating the feasibility study as a result of Erin Garcia's testimony. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Award of Bid: Senior Center Expansion Project CC-99-178 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,CARRIED 3-2-0-0(MAYOR MATTESON AND MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN VOTED NO), to approve Exhibit A as a Change Order No. 1 to GTB-99-08; and award a Contract in the amount of $76,134.00 to Paul Crabtree Construction for the Senior Center Expansion Project. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Consider Continuation of Park and Recreation Committee CC-99-179 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the Park and Recreation Committee through January 31, 2000 allowing them the opportunity to come up with a recommendation for the future of the committee and where they want the money that was raised through the adopt-a-park program placed. 8C. Y2k Network Compliance Council Minutes December 9, 1999 Page 7 CC-99-180 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to appropriate $15,609.57 from the General Fund-Undesignated Fund Balance and $7,883.46 from the RDA Low/Mod Housing Fund#34-703 to complete the PC Network Y2K compliance. 8D. Room Rental Rates: Contract Recreation Instructors CC-99-181 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a room rental charge of $15.00 per hour for the use of the Civic Center Community Room and the Senior Citizen Center. 8E. 2000-2001 CDBG Program: City Proposals CC-99-182 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to implement the projects currently funded and re-build the Un-Programmed Account Balance with the Y County.'so larger projects can be considered in future years. CLOSED SESSION 9. Labor Negotiations Mayor Matteson announced that the Council met in closed session to discuss Labor Negotiations and that staff has been given direction. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 11:12 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. J CITY CLERK of the Citfof Grarid=Terrace OR of the City'of Grand Terrace M�Y =- _