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08/10/1995CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 10, 1995 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 10, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron R. Matteson, Mayor Gene Carlstrom, Mayor Pro Tern Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Jim Singley, Councilmember Dan Buchanan, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director Bernard Simon, Finance Director Virgil Barham, Director of Building and Safety Lt. Kyritsis, Sheriffs Department ABSENT: John Harper, City Attorney John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager The meeting was opened with invocation by Salim Elias, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Grand Terrace, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Singley. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:05 P.M. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Commendation - Tonya Nelson Mayor Matteson read and presented Tonya Nelson, Community Services Officer, with a commendation for planning and coordinating Grand Terrace Days. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-95-104 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar. Council Minutes 08/10/95 Page 2 A. Approve Check Register No. 072795 and 081095 B. Ratify 08/10/95 CRA Action C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda D. Approve 07/13/95 Minutes E. 1995-1996 Sheriffs Contract Adopting a New Schedule A F. Resolution - Direct Collection of Delinquent Sewer User Fees on San Bernardino County Tax Roll 1995-1996. G. Grant Deed of Easement (Johnson) PUBLIC COMMENT None ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 06/ 12/95 CC-95-105 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee of June 12, 1995. (b) Resignation of Committee Member (O'Neal) CC-95-106 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the resignation of committee member O'Neal. (c) Request for Clarification of Procedure for Noise Ordinance Complaints Mayor Matteson requested that staff respond to the Crime Prevention Committee. 2. Emergency Operations Committee (a) Minutes of 04/08/95 and 05/ 16/95 CC-95-107 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the minutes of the Emergency Operations Committee of April 8, 1995, and May 16, 1995. Council Minutes O8/10/95 Page 3 3. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee (a) Minutes of 07/03/95 CC-95-108 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept Historical and Cultural Activities Committee of July 3, 1995. 5B. Council Reports SECOND BY the minutes of the Mayor Matteson, reported that he received a memo from Assistant City Manager Donlevy regarding the Community Shuttle and request that City Manager Schwab address that issue. City Manager Schwab, stated that the ridership level was below what it needed to be to make the shuttle cost effective. The shuttle will no longer exist as of August 15, 1995, however, there are two other options that are available through transit one being the RTA and the other is dial -a -cab through Omnitrans (for Seniors or persons with disabilities). Mayor Matteson, requested Councilmember Buchanan to give an update on the wastewater treatment plant at the time of his report. Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom, reported that he attended the League Executive Board Meeting in Chino and that there was an overwhelming vote to approve the split of the Inland Empire division of the League. The presiding officers will continue through to September, at which time new officers will be elected. Mayor Matteson, stated that Councilmembers Buchanan and Singley brought back information from the League Conference they attended on judiciary responsibilities of a councilmember. Councilmember Buchanan, reported that he contacted the office of the Mayor of Chino Hills who is the person that has been collecting the ballots on this issue. In the current Inland Empire Division, of 39 cities 28 voted in favor of splitting the division, 5 voted in opposition and 6 did not respond. He stated that he has a document to share with the council on Revenue sources available to cities. Mayor Matteson, stated that there was an article in the Sun listing fees that other surrounding cities charge. The City Manager is looking into where we stand in comparison so that we may make adjustments. Councilmember Buchanan, gave an update on the wastewater issue and referred Council Minutes 08/10/95 Page 4 to the memo that each councilmember received from Assistant City Manager Donlevy. Wastewater rate increases are not an issue at this point, that issue will be deferred until more studies and planning have been done in order to bring the plant into compliance with State and Federal requirements. As part of that process, the City of Colton will now be considering the City of Grand Terrace's responsibilities in that process. There will be some type of rate increase, it is unsure how it will effect the City of Grand Terrace. He stated that he met with Les Evans along with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager. Mr. Evans was hired by the City of Colton on a temporary basis to get their new wastewater treatment department on track and to make sure that things are done properly. Mr. Evans stated that he will keep the Grand Terrace up-to-date on everything that is going on in their decision making process and is requesting input in the process. The Colton City Council approved the action plan at their last City Council Meeting, as soon as the water quality control board has a chance to review the plan the cease and desist order should be lifted. In the action plan a rate increase is set to be approved in October, however, the amount of the increase in not known at this time. Councilmember Singley, reported that he attended the League of California Cities Conference along with Councilmember Buchanan and City Manager Schwab and commended the City Manager and staff on running the City well. He also reported that he attended the last Planning Commission meeting and requested that Community Development Director Materassi give a report on when the Council can expect the General Plan. Community Development Director Materassi, stated that by the first meeting of next month Council will review some of the material. Councilmember Hilkey, requested that the investment policy be brought back to Council for review. He also requested that the number of Planning Commissioners be reviewed. City Manager, stated that staff will do research and agendize both issues for a meeting in September. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Designation of Voting Delegate for League Annual Conference CC-95-109 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Mayor Matteson as the Voting Delegate for the League Annual conference and Mayor Pro Tern Carlstrom as the alternate. Council Minutes 08/10/95 Page 5 8B. Resolution/Ordinance - Amending PERS Contract to Include Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits CC-95-110 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the Resolution and first reading of the Ordinance amending the PERS Contract to Include Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 6:50 p.m., until the next Regular CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 24, 1995. 6" bjlc - CITY CLERK of the C41y of Grand Terrace MA of the City of G d Terrace