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05/24/199022795 Barton Road Grand Terrace California 92324-5295i Civic Center (714) 824-6621 Byron R Matteson Mayor Hugh J Grant Mayor Pro Tempore Gene Carlstrom Barbara Pfenmghausen Jim Singley Council Members -Thomas J Schwab City Manager FILE COPY May 24, 1990 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Regular Meetings 2nd and 4th Thursdays — 6 00 p in Council Chambers Grand Terrace Civic Center 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, CA 92324-5295 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS May 24, 1990 GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER 6 00 P M 22795 Barton Road * Call to Order - * Invocation - Reverend Dale Goddard, Inland Christian Center * Pledge of Allegiance - * Roll Call - STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS COUNCIL ACTION CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1 Approval of 5/10/90 Minutes Approve 2 Approval of Check Register No CRA052490 Approve ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY �,JNVENE CITY COUNCIL 1 Items to Delete 2 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS NONE 3 CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine e non -controversial They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion Any Council Member, Staff Member or Citizen may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion Approve A Approve Check Register No. 052490 B Ratify 5/24/90 CRA Action C Waive full reading of Ordinances on Agenda COUNCIL AGENDA 5/24/90 - Page 2 of 2 D Approve 5/10/90 Minutes E Rejection of GTLC-90-02 (Archer) 4 PUBLIC COMMENT ORAL REPORTS A Committee Reports 1 Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 3-12-90 2 Historical & Cultural Activities Committee (a) Minutes of 5-7-90 B Council Reports 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6 00 P M NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS A Citizen Request To Form School Task Force B Consider SB 1859 New County Formation Procedures 8 NEW BUSINESS A. Set Budget Hearings - First Week In June B Establish Policy for Barton Road Block Walls 9 CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN THE NEXT REGULAR CRA/CITY COUNCIL MEETING 14ILL BE HELD ON JUNE 14, 1990 AT 6 00 P M ---------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FOR THE 6/14/90 MEETING MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BY NOON 6/7/90 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve Reject Accept Accept COUNCIL ACTION CRA APFV%UVAL CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MAY 10, 1990 A regular meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Grand Terrace, was held in the Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on May 10, 1990, at 6 05 p.m. PRESENT Hugh J. Grant, Vice -Chairman Barbara Pfennighausen, Agency Member Jim Singley, Agency Member Gene Carlstrom, Agency Member Thomas J. Schwab, Executive Director Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager Juanita Brown, Secretary David Sawyer, Community Development Director Joe Kicak, City Engineer John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT Byron Matteson, Chairman APPROVAL OF APRIL 26, 1990 CRA MINUTES CRA-90-15 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (CHAIRMAN MATTESON WAS ABSENT), to approve April 26, 1990 CRA Minutes. 4`Mtyvr—Matt=adjourned the CRA meeting at 6 10 p.m., until the next regular City Council/CRA meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 24, 1990 at 6 00 p.m. CHAIRMAN of the City of Grand Terrace SECRETARY of the City of Grand Terrace CRA A L L A l"s UNI PAC I COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF GRPIln TERRACE i C tRA Aq pi"N10VAL DATE MA _T, 1990 CHECK RL__jTER NO CRA052490 CHECK NUMBER VENDOR 21648 21654 21664 21672 21679 z GENE CARLSTROM HUGH GRANT BYRON MATTESON BARBARA PFENNIGHAUSEN JAMES SINGLEY OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF DESCRIPTION MAY 24, 1990 AMOUNT STIPENDS FOR MAY, 1990 $150 00 STIPENDS FOR MAY, 1990 150 00 STIPENDS FOR MAY, 1990 150 00 STIPENDS FOR MAY, 1990 150 00 STIPENDS FOR MAY, 1990 150 00 TOTAL $750 00 I CERTIFY THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE AFORELISTED CHECKS FOR PAYMENT OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN AUDITED BY ME AND ARE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 12 THOMAS SCHWAB TREASURER j' :::' `T' J< I' l L, ILA i T CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CrUr, L APPROVAL DATE MI' 14, 1990 CHECK I STER NO 052490 CHECK OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF MAY 24, 1990 NUMBER VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT P6684 ALL PRO CONSTRUCTION P6685 ALLEN SCHWARTZ P6686 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY P6687 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY P6688 PERS P6689 LEO'S STEREO P6690 STATE COMPENSATION INS FUND P6691 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY P6692 PETTY CASH P6693 RELIABLE TIRES P6694 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY P6695 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY P6696 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY P6697 BRENDA MCCORMICK P6698 SKINNER FLOOR SERVICE P6699 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY P6700 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY P6701 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY r'P6702 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY ,r P6703 PERS P6704 JUANITA BROWN 21637 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO Y 21638 STEPHEN MORTENSEN (?J21639 JANICE HALL PATCHES, CITY STREETS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS $ 14,784 25 INSTRUCTOR, CPR CLASS 135 00 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 5/4/90 300 98 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 5/4/90 31 66 FOR PAYROLLS, 2/2/90-4/27/90 18,152 24 STEREO FOR CITY CHILD CARE VAN 329 47 WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR APRIL, 1990 1,595 13 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 5/8/90 15 56 REIMBURSEMENT OF PETTY CASH FOR CHILD CARE 272 93 TIRES FOR POWER MOWER 81 13 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 5/9/90 99 21 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 5/10/90 81 33 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 5/10/90 16 14 PAYROLL CHECK REPLACEMENT, ORIGINAL CHECK LOST(VOID) 390 43 REPLACE FLOOR AT COMMUNITY/SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER 12,760 00 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 5/14/90 351 00 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 5/14/90 162 39 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 5/15/90 285 22 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 5/15/90 178 61 FOR PAYROLL ENDING 5/11/90 2,593 45 TRAVEL ADVANCE FOR CITY CLERKS CONFERENCE 200 00 REGIONAL AIR QUALITY ELEMENT, SANBAG 1,220 00 REFUND, WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 14 50 REFUND, WASTE WATER. DISPOSAL SERVICES 5 95 1 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE MA` 1990 CHECK RE TER NO 052490 CHECK OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF MAY 24, 1990 NUMBER VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 21640 CARLOS ECHEVERRIA 21641 RON & BARI BURNS 21642 AT&T INFORMATION CENTER 21643 GRETCHEN ANDREWS 21644 BASTANCHURY BOTTLED WATER 21645 BIG 0 TIRES 21646 STATE OF CALIFORNIA 21647 CAL -TYPE OFFICE PRODUCTS 21648 GENE CARLSTROM 21649 DAISY WHEEL RIBBON COMPANY 21650 DAVE'S TROPHIES 21651 DETCO ENGRAVING/TROPHY COMPANY 21652 EDEN SYSTEMS, INC 21653 FIRST COLONY LIFE INSURANCE 21654 HUGH GRANT 21655 W W GRAINGER, INC 21656 HQ OFFICE SUPPLIES 21657 LYNELL HARLOW 21658 WILLIAM HAYWARD 21659 HEALTH NET 21660 INLAND COUNTIES INSURANCE SVCS 21661 JOHNSON INDUSTRIAL 21662 KLEEN-LINE CORPORATION 21663 LOMA LINDA DISPOSAL 21664 BYRON MATTESON REFUND, WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SERVICES REFUND, PLANNING, VARIANCE MAINTENANCE ON PHONES, MAY, 1990 INSTRUCTOR, MOMMY N ME BOTTLED WATER FOR CIVIC CENTER, 5/10/90 TIRES FOR CITY CHILD CARE VAN MAINTENANCE/ENERGY FOR LIGHTS AT 215/BARTON, APRIL, 1990 OFFICE SUPPLIES STIPENDS FOR MAY, 1990 RIBBONS FOR CASH REGISTER AWARDS FOR SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL BADGES FOR CITIZENS PATROL COMPUTER HARDWARE ASSISTANCE LIFE INSURANCE FOR SINGLEY STIPENDS FOR MAY, 1990 HALIDE LAMP, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER OFFICE SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR, STENCILING INSTRUCTOR, KARATE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR JUNE, 1990 LIFE INSURANCE FOR JUNE, 1990 DIESEL GENERATOR FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER JANITORIAL SUPPLIES TRASH PICK-UP FOR PARK AND CIVIC CENTER, MAY, 1990 STIPENDS FOR MAY, 1990 N 8 50 400 00 162 60 54 00 30 00 642 13 266 77 168 57 19 04 12 70 175 00 26 52 2,175 00 115 00 150 00 111 94 127 44 100 00 270 00 2,971 64 104 25 9,961 91 292 06 123 91 150 00 2 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE MAY , 1990 CHECK RE TER NO 052490 CHECK NUMBER VENDOR OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF MAY 24, 1990 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 21665 JEAN MYERS CROSSING GUARD, 4/23-5/4/90 $ 142 50 21666 NCR CORPORATION SOFTWARE SUPPORT FOR JUNE, 1990 59 78 21667 PACIFIC CREST ENVIRONMENTAL REMOVE TREE AT GAGE CANAL, VIVIENDA 350 00 21668 PADDEN COMPANY LEASE PAYMENT ON MAILING MACHINE AND OLYMPIA, JUNE, 1990 179 17 21669 THE PETRA COMPANIES MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS, CRIME PREVENTION 34 21 21670 CORINNE PETTIT INSTRUCTOR, LOW IMPACT AEROBICS 95 63 21671 PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT FOR CHILD CARE PETTY CASH 179 45 21672 BARBARA PFENNIGHAUSEN STIPENDS FOR MAY, 1990 150 00 21673 KATHY PIERSON INSTRUCTOR, TINY TUMBLERS AND GYMNASTICS 590 40 21674 RADIO SHACK MULTITESTER AND AMMETER FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER 95 97 21675 JOHN ROBERTS PAYMENT ON PARKLAND, GRAND TERRACE ROAD, JUNE, 1990 6,871 76 21676 SHERIFF FLOYD TIDWELL INCREASE ON CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, 1989/90, OVERTIME FOR JANUARY-MARCH, 1990, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER FOR JUNE, 1990 74,280 02 21677 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 54 53 21678 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE INC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE FOR APRIL, 1990 AND REPAIRS ON SIGNAL AT MICHIGAN/BARTON 395 31 21679 JAMES SINGLEY STIPENDS FOR MAY, 1990 150 00 21680 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY ELECTRIC FOR CITY BUILDINGS, CIVIC CENTER, BARTON/PALM, BALL PARK LIGHTS, TWO LIGHTS AT PARK, SPRINKLERS AT PARK, SIGNALS, AND STREET LIGHTS 5,541 90 21681 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY GAS FOR CITY BUILDINGS AND CIVIC CENTER 183 66 21682 SO CA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE MEETING OF APRIL, 1990 20 00 21683 THE SUN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTICE OF NEGATIVE FILING 274 24 21684 CATHY TOTH INSTRUCTOR FOR AEROBICS AND CREATIVE DANCE 149 60 3 CITY OF GRANS TERRACE DATE MAY 1990 CHECK REL , ER NO 052490 CHECK OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF MAY 24, 1990 NUMBER VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 21685 TRI-COUNTY OFFICIALS UMPIRE FOR SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL, 4/16-4/30/90 21686 VISA PLANNING CONFERENCE AND MEETING IN COLTON 21687 WEST PUBLISHING COMPANY CAIFORNIA CODE UPDATE 21688 BROWN, HARPER, BURNS, HENTSCHKE LEGAL SERVICES FOR APRIL, 1990 TOTAL I CERTIFY THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE AFORELISTED CHECKS FOR PAYMENT OF CITY LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN AUDITED BY ME AND ARE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY THOMAS SCHWAB FINANCE DIRECTOR $ 54 00 94 81 45 50 3,057 50 $165,725 50 4 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MAY 10, 1990 FENDIp,j% C pT v COM1C L Y, li0 `SAL 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 May 10, 1990, at 6 00 p.m. PRESENT Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilmember Jim Singley, Councilmember Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager Juanita Brown, City Clerk David Sawyer, Community Development Director John Harper, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer ABSENT Byron Matteson, Mayor The meeting was opened with invocation by Roosevelt Jordan, Student, California Baptist College, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carlstrom. Mayor Pro Tem Grant convened City Council meeting at 6 00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Grant reconvened City Council meeting at 6 05 p.m. ITEMS TO DELETE None SPECIAL PRESENTATION 2A. Councilmember Pfennighausen read a Proclamation proclaiming the month of May, 1990 as "Good Posture Month" and the week of May 13-20, 1990 as "Chiropractic Wellness Week." Mayor Pro Tem Grant presented the Proclamation to Dr. Cynthia Williams. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-90-39 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT), to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 051090 B. RATIFY 5/10/90 CRA ACTION Council Minutes - 5/10/90 Page 2 C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 4/26/90 MINUTES E CITY PARTICIPATION IN SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM PUBLIC COMMENT Stan Hargrave, 12048 Canary Court, Grand Terrace, felt that if a Vehicle Abatement Ordinance is passed, the residents should be sent a letter stating when the abatement procedures will begin. He felt that it is obvious the school district is not doing any long range planning for the Grand Terrace school population and suggested that the Council consider authorizing a citizen task force to begin immediate discussions with the school district in regard to plans and alternatives that we as a City can implement for the welfare and education of our children for the near future. This task force should concern itself with positive solutions that are achievable within the current context of our relationship with the school district. He asked that this issue be put on the next Council Agenda. Councilmember Singley, suggested that a written proposal be submitted to the Council for review. Councilmember Pfennighausen, felt that the school site committees and the PTA should be involved. Councilmember Carlstrom, felt that we have good representation on the school board and between them and the PTA he felt that the school issues will take care of themselves. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, agreed with Councilmember Singley and Councilmember Pfennighausen and directed staff to put this issue on the next agenda for discussion. Ed O'Neal, 22608 Minona Dr., Grand Terrace, reported an incident that recently took place where a young man forced his way through the doorway of his home. He indicated that the Sheriff's Department responded quickly and he encouraged the residents of Grand Terrace to keep their doors locked. He asked if the school survey results are available. He expressed concern about the Vehicle Abatement Ordinance on the agenda. Councilmember Pfennighausen, read the results of the survey indicating that from the survey, people are generally satisfied with the education that their children are receiving from the Colton School District. She indicated that the results are available to any member of the public who wishes to review them. Council Minutes - 5/10/90 Page 3 Kathryn Harmon, Chairman, Economic Development Committee, reported that the committee has been receiving positive comments on the beautification of Barton Road. She indicated that the committee meets twice a month and is working to build the commercial development in Grand Terrace. She invited anyone who is interested to attend the meetings and stated that the committee will report to Council every month. Gene McMeans, Director, Chamber of Commerce, gave a report on upcoming Chamber of Commerce activities. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A. Appeal of Planning Commission's Decision CUP-89-07 Blaisdell Pro.iect Research Corp. Int. Community Development Director Sawyer, reported that this is an appeal of a Planning Commission decision denying a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a general assembly room. Staff recommended denial based on inadequate parking per Grand Terrace Municipal Parking Code. The applicant presented revised plans and again the Planning Commission denied the project based on inadequate parking. He indicated that staff made three different alternative recommendations to the Planning Commission, which are included in the staff report. He felt that the project, as proposed, should be denied based on inadequate parking. He indicated that there are detailed recommendations for possible approval included in the staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Grant opened discussion to the public. Larry Vesley, Architect, 22400 Barton Rd. #15, Grand Terrace, indicated that a traffic study has been done and at the time shared parking is requested, the parking never goes over 50%. He requested that Council approve staff's recommendation "B", which would allow 1200 sq. ft. of assembly area with a maximum of 50 people during day -time hours and 80 to 85 in the evening when parking is available. He indicated that they are requesting 20% shared parking which is 15 spaces in the center's parking. He presented a list of signatures in support of the assembly room. He felt that this assembly room would be an asset to the center. Councilmember Singley, indicated that he is impressed with the changes made and that he is in favor of this application. He felt that the assembly room may bring more business into the center. Councilmember Pfennighausen, expressed concern about possible changes in the use of that center. She felt that the use of adjoining properties could change and impact this business. She felt that acquisition of temporary parking to satisfy a present need could become a problem and she is not in favor of approving this request. Council Minutes - 5/10/90 Page 4 Larry Vesley, stated that there will be a lease agreement with the adjacent property owner, which will state that the Conditional Use Permit will be void if the parking is no longer available. Councilmember Carlstrom, stated that after looking at the traffic study that was done, he is in favor of this request. CC-90-40 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, to approve option "B" with conditions of approval as stated. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, asked if this use is compatible with the specific plan. Community Development Director Sawyer, replied that it does not, indicating that if the property next door develops, they will probably need that parking area and the Conditional Use Permit would then be void. Councilmember Pfennighausen, expressed concern that this will result in parking on Britton Way, which is a "No Parking" zone. Wing Choi, Applicant, approached Council with pictures of the parking lot at various times of the day. Community Development Director Sawyer, read the conditions of approval. 1. Entire parking facility A, B, C, D & E shall be improved to the current standards of the City's Off -Street Parking Ordinance and the Barton Road Specific Plan. 2. An annual lease shall be entered into by the applicant and the owner of Area E, which shall provide the applicant with exclusive use of Area E for parking purposes. 3. This CUP shall expire one year from the date of its approval. It may be renewed on an annual basis by the Planning Commission upon submittal for such renewal prior to its expiration. Any such renewal shall consider among other issues, the renewal of the required lease of Area E. 4. The owners of Areas B and E shall sign an agreement for reciprocal parking and access between Areas B and E. 5 The square footage available for "assembly room" use shall be limited to 1200 square feet. The remainder of the building shall be developed as office space 6. All activities associated with the "assembly room" use shall be contained within Suite 200, no related activities shall be conducted in any outdoor area. Council Minutes - 5/10/90 Page 5 7. The hours of operation for the "assembly room" use shall be as follows Monday - Thursday Time Max. Occupancy Breakfast 6 OOam to 9 OOam 50 Luncheon 11 OOam to 1 OOpm 50 Evenings 6 OOpm to 10 OOpm 80 Friday Breakfast 6 OOam to 9 OOam 50 Luncheon 11 OOam to 1 OOpm 50 Evenings 6 OOpm to 12 OOam 80 Saturday 6 OOam to 10 OOpm 80 Sunday 6 OOam to 10 OOpm 80 8. All alcoholic beverages shall remain within Suite 200 and no alcoholic beverages shall be served within one hour of the required end of operation. 9. All persons and/or groups who use this facility shall be given a copy of these conditions and a copy of the Grand Terrace Noise Ordinance and shall sign an affidavit acknowledging the receipt and compliance of same. 10. Special holiday activities and hours may be approved by the Planning Director upon prior written request. 11. A security guard shall be present at each event and monitor Britton Way for parking compliance and noise abatement. Councilmember Pfennighausen, asked if there is a parking problem, can the problem be eliminated in a speedy manner other than waiting for the renewal of the CUP. Community Development Director Sawyer, indicated that if there are any violations of the conditions of approval, the Planning Commission can hold a Revocation Hearing. MOTION CC-90-40 CARRIED 3-1-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN VOTED NOE AND MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT). 6B. Appeal of Planning Commission's Decision SA-90-03 (Genel/Outdoor Desi4ns Community Development Director Sawyer, reported that this is an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision denying Site and Architectural review of a patio cover and overhead deck. He indicated that the Site ana Architectural Review Board denied Council Minutes - 5/10/90 Page 6 SA-90-03 based on the finding that the proposed patio and deck is inconsistent with the general character of the existing neighborhood and that it is intrusive on adjacent properties. The Site and Architectural Review Board also had concerns over the size of the overhead deck area. He recommended that Council consider approving a smaller version of the overhead deck, which will allow for casual observation of the area's valley, but not be large enough to be a play or party area. He recommended that the overhead deck portion of the application be reduced to not greater than 150 square feet. Mayor Pro Tem Grant opened discussion to the public. Jim Genel, applicant, 22720 Raven Way, stated that the overhead deck would only be used by his family and it would not be used as a party area. He stated that children will not be on the deck without adult supervision. Councilmember Carlstrom, expressed concern about the safety of children on the overhead deck. City Manager Schwab, indicated that during the review process in order for him to get a building permit, Building and Safety will be looking at safety issues and the Building Code specifically addresses the width that the railings must be and the design criteria is to prevent a child from being able to fit through the railings. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, felt that the safety of children on an overhead deck is very important. Councilmember Pfennighausen, expressed concern about safety and felt that it would be very difficult to prevent children from going up on the deck without permission. She stated that she would be more comfortable with the deck if it were not so large, stating that the larger it is the more likely people will run or dance on it. She had concern that the deck would create another point of access to the home for a break-in. Councilmember Singley, expressed concern about infringing on the privacy of the neighbors. City Manager Schwab, indicated that all of the homes in the area are two-story homes and they already have a view of their neighbors yard. Councilmember Carlstrom, indicated that his primary concern is for the safety of young children and if it were approved by Building and Safety and the structure was not too large or too high off the ground, he would be in favor of the project. Council Minutes - 5/10/90 Page 7 CC-90-41 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 3-1-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM VOTED NOE AND MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT), to deny the appeal of Planning Commission's decision on SA-90-03 denying Site and Architectural Review of a patio cover and overhead deck. ORAL REPORTS 5B. Council Reports Councilmember Pfenni hausen, asked for an update on the situation brought to Counci s attention by Mrs. Ogawa regarding the Michigan Avenue flood control project. City Engineer Kicak, reported that he has met with Mr. & Mrs. Ogawa and a meeting is scheduled with both the contractor and the property owners. He indicated that the problem is in the process of being resolved Councilmember Pfennighausen, indicated that at the last Council meeting a Proclamation was discussed at length by the Council and three Councilmembers expressed a desire that that Proclamation not be made and not be delivered. She stated that the Proclamation was in fact delivered. She felt that Council needs to make a policy so the Council can pull Proclamations that they do not want. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, directed staff to put a policy for Proclamations on the next agenda when all Councilmembers can be present. Councilmember Singley, expressed concern about safety on Mt. Vernon Avenue where the improvements are being done. He felt there should be temporary street striping to direct traffic over the hill. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, reported that he received a letter from a resident who is concerned about blowers used to clear dust from the sidewalks, stating that this is dangerous and harmful to the air quality. He felt that the City should keep an eye on the use of these blowers particularly in the commercial area. He reported that he represented the City at the May 2nd San Bernardino Associated Government meeting where the State Transportation Improvement program and the widening of I-215 was discussed, he indicated that he is pleased with the Barton Road improvements, complimented the Historical & Cultural Committee for the good job they did on the art show. He indicated that State legislation has been introduced in which a separate county decision can be made simply by the vote of the people in the proposed county. He indicated that he is opposed to this and requested that it be placed on the agenda for discussion and to take action either in support of the legislation or opposing it. He advised Council and the people of the community that he was not reappointed to the Local Agency Formation Commission and thanked those who did support him. Council Minutes - 5/10/90 Page 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. SECOND READING - Adoption of the County of San Bernardino Ordinance No. 3349 (Vehicle Abatement City Attorney Harper, stated that this is an Ordinance adopting San Bernardino County Ordinance No. 3349, Vehicle Abatement. City Manager Schwab, indicated that at the previous Council meeting Council conducted a Public Hearing to enter into a contract with the County of San Bernardino for vehicle abatement. He recommended that Council authorize the adoption of the County Ordinance. CC-90-42 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, to adopt the second reading of the County of San Bernardino Ordinance No. 3349 (Vehicle Abatement). Councilmember Carlstrom, stated that he is opposed to putting the responsibility of vehicle abatement in the hands of a larger entity. He felt that we should keep local control. City Manager Schwab, stated that the City is the one who will notify the County to remove the vehicles. The County will not look for vehicles to abate, it is going to be on a complaint basis made through City staff unless a resident calls the County directly. He indicated that the City has traditionally accepted all complaints. Councilmember Sin ley, indicated that the Ordinance states that anyone has the right request that a vehicle be removed and felt that this may cause undue hardship on the citizens of Grand Terrace. Councilmember Pfennighausen, indicated that there are processes of notice of violation and appeal procedures set forth in the Ordinance. She stated that some situations will not be taken care of until force is applied to abate the nuisance. City Manager Schwab, indicated that the Assistant City Manager will be the one who does the initial tagging of vehicles and there won't be a single car abated in the City that we will not be aware of. He stated that the County services will only make it more efficient for us to go out and clean up the City. He indicated that if we are not satisfied with the proqram, we have the option to terminate the contract. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, indicated that we have contracts with the County for other services, but felt that this service should be done by City staff. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, indicated that the City population is growing and the number of City staff has remained the same. She felt that if we are going to keep more services local, we need to consider hiring more staff. Council Minutes - 5/10/90 Page 9 MOTION CC-90-42 FAILED 2-2-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT AND COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM VOTED NOE, MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT) NEW BUSINESS 8A. Designate Mayor Pro Tem Grant as Delegate on Solid Waste Task Force CC-90-43 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT), to designate Mayor Pro Tem Grant as Delegate on Solid Waste Task Force. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Grant adjourned the City Council meeting at 8 45 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be held Thursday, May 24, 1990. CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace. MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace. DATE May 17, 1990 S T A F F R E P O R T CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (xx) MEETING DATE May 24, 1990 SUBJECT REJECT CLAIM GTLC 90-02 'j5 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED x The City of Grand Terrace has received a claim (attached) for damages in the amount of $204.74 from Mr. Steve Archer Mr. Archer claims his windshield was damaged by sandblasting that was being done by the contractor working on Michigan Street and Barton Road for the Barton Road improvements. Joe Kicak has written Matich Corporation, as the contractor on this particular Sob, advising them of this claim (copy attached). Since this is the contractor/subcontractor's responsibility, and not a City liability, staff is recommending that Council re3ect this claim and submit it to our Claims Ad3ustor. STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT - COUNCIL REJECT CLAIM GTLC 90-02 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO REFER THE CLAIM TO OUR CLAIMS ADJUSTOR AND TO NOTIFY THE CLAIMANT OF THE ACTION TAKEN. TS bt Attachment COUI-If V taGC-NDA 11F-M �, 22795 Ba► ton Road Grand Tei►ace ah a 92324-5295 Civic Cente► (714) 824-6621 Byron R Matteson Mayo] Hugh J Grant M i}or Pjo fumpore Oar b,iw Pfennrghausen Jnn Singley Me Car ]Strom Counul Nkmbei5 1 homes J Schwab C 1[5 M ui igui W 0 12 375A May 11, 1990 Matich Corporation P 0 Box 50000 San Bernardino, CA 92412 Attn Mr Frank Rosenbusch Dear Mr Rosenbusch On May 3, 1990, Mr Steve Archer submitted a claim for damage he allegedly sustained on May 1, 1990 to his windshield resulting from your and/or your subcontractor's operation on Michigan The work was being done pursuant to a contract between City of Grand Terrace and Matich Corporation pursuant to contract documents for Barton Road Improvements, City of Grand Terrace Contract No 90-01 Please review the claim and take appropriate action If you have any questions, please call me Very truly yours, JO�SEPH KICAK Ci,lty Engineer J/ct Attachment cc Thomas 5dhwab, City Manager Nita Brown, City ClerK r kJK UK INJUKY 2 "to] `Iaims foi death , injury to person, or to personal property must be filed not later than c4--,' 100 days after the occurrence (Gov Code, Sec 911 2) e,r/—C Q0 J Claims for damages to real property must be filed not later than 1 year after the occurrence (Gov Code, Sec 911 2) CITY OF�.,re,�/�,Q C-2/V> 679^69is c 923ss� Name of Claimant Address Zip Phone /-age Address to which Claimant wishes notices sent WHEN did damage or injury occur? WHERE did damage of injury occur?("7s111�_�- HOW and under what circumstances did damage or injury occui ? FILED IN OFFICE OF CITY CLERK ` !:�' TI M 1=_ z /sue CITY CL ERK i Or MANU ERRACE W F porticular action by the City, or itsTITLE employe�ca—r Fdq�� eY /ged damage or injury? (Include names of employees, if known) WHAT sum do you claim? Include the estimated amount of any prospective loss, insofar as it may be known at the time of the presentation of this claim, together with the basis of computation of the amount claimed (Attach estimates of bills, if possible) $ Total Amount Claimed $ Q 41, % CAL NAMES and addresses of witnesses, Doctors and Hospitals �- 9'c/ DATE gn-�(11-7o ignalure of Clarmnn eA up��O V �� ` rn Eti f c Cam' ®�� 3 QahVT)i inhn( * Verbal DataEUE — </ i - � �//S /),-;%- C7793 -3 Yoe To a� Tzz// Subject C//4//YI r` O� �/4/Y7 / C D G✓//t1DsDate s- 3 — /C, 0 ❑ For Your Information ❑ Note And Return With Comments ❑ Please Handle As Required ❑ Please Take Up With Me ❑ For Your Approval ❑ Please File 0/,z ,9 7- X 3 ' g5- pm w0wZ214.3ii wL /` j• I • iMOWL i 1 i1 �� ZOQ�CYt.�,U..eGrL -q I CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE r t 21 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE IND IrRR-oc MARCH 12 1990 y C Sharon Korean Debra Mueller Come P(evonlron Office( Cher person -)S llm lon Ro,+(I MINUTES (11111(I Ici race The Crime Prevention Committee held it's regular monthly 9?321I-5795 meeting in the conference room at the Civic Center, Grand ( Ceme+ Terrace, California Call to Order 1900 Hours Members Present Ron Wright, Dick Rollins, Ed O'Neal, Urs Aeberli, Harold Lord, Debra Mueller Alternate Members Howard Panek �n It ivl�+lleS��n IV[ City Staff Sharon Korgan Ifu1J Giom Guests Bonne Hadden ,� >+ PIo 1unp01L k�I�NMN1�dI�I�1�d1MI�1Ml�l��I�T�]kI1�IMI�15�i�I�1�I�Ml�I�I�I�i�I�]�1�I�h�Nl��dI�N�4I�I�IIMI�M1�1M1MI�I�M15�7?�NMMMI�M Prc+1nlgl�,��+sen The Minutes of the meeting of February 12, were approved as r SmQIe)' written by all the members present en( ik(i0m CoIIILII Mcnihers It was announced to the membership that Sharon Korgan had been appointed to the Juvenile Justice Commission of San 'l)<+- J S(1) ,o Bernardino County as an active member for a four ( 4 ) year Clt� M u, _�r term commencing April 4th, 1990 Item #1 Urs Aeberli reported that the balance of $3,275 65 consisting of A5/ of the Crime Prevention Committee budget remained in the account $1,700 or 15/ has been spent A motion was made by Urs Aeberli to approve the expenditure of $159 00 for the purchase of a larger McGruff Puppet to be used in demonstration classes The motion was seconded by Ed O'Neal and it carried unanimously Item #2 A motion was made by Urs Aeberli and seconded by Ed O'Neal to approve the expenditure of $100 00 for an additional member to attend the workshop in San Diego sponsored by the Govenor's Office of Emergency Prepardness Sharon Korgan would be in attendance and she stated that it was important that an additional member or guest should attend in order to gain as much information as possible for the Committee and the -_ City The motion was approved unanimously Bonne Hadden volunteered to attend accompanying Sharon AGZ,m DA #T �rv� -!�z-lq l (a- CIrY f nnoTER R�C Q) B mloii Ro,id C1Ia11<I Ici lace ma Q?32el 5295 r _ CCnlel (7 J11-66211 �n IZ Zvf�IlleSon ivl i�r,r Ilion J Gloom 1 ,wl 1,10 luiipo' L- Plc.nnigh,lusen Jlm Slnele), n, IIWIoil] COL-- Mcniher, 'ww) J Cie) NI ui _Lr CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE MARCH 12, 1990 Sharon Korean Debra Mueller Creme PrevonUon OIlrcer Cheuperson MINUTES Item #3 Sharon Korgan requested that a member Join a team effort that will be attending a one day seminar in Burbank sponsored by the Attorney Generals Office entitled "Neighborhoods in Action" A motion was made ny Ron Wright and seconded by Harold Lord to appropriate $135 00 from the budget on the training workshop consisting of a program on Drug and Substance Abuse that could be implemented within the City The motion carried unanimously T--.Pm #k4 It was announced that the Automobile Club of California is sponsoriing a new program called "CAT", "Combat Auto Theft" The program consists of a special window sticket placed in the rear of a vehicle window identifying the vehicle While being driven between the hours of 1 00 A M and 5 00 A M would be notice to a law enforcement officer that the vehicle was registered in the program The Officer would be then advised that stopping the vehicle was in order to verify the legal ownership of the vehicle Hopefully this could reduce the number of stolen vehicles which seem to occur during these hours and thereby warning potential car thieves that the vehicle could be stopped at any time for ownership verification The registration program would be started by March 15, 1990 with a Citizen Patrol member conducting the registration process at the Civic Center Item #5 It was announced that Friday, March 16th was "Take a Cop to Lunch" Day, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Anyone wishing to sponsor a law enforcement officer was to contact the Chamber Office Item #6 Howard Panek reported that five new members had volunteered to join the Citizens Patrol and that they would be attending the next training program sponsored by the Sheriff's Dept Item #7 Urs Aeberli reviewed the requests to be made for the new upcoming budget for F Y 90/91 for the Crime Prevention Committee Several suggestions were submitted 0 A f I �Srt IND 1 ERR_O,C ); Iii ltln Ro,W (,rend Icirace nia M211-5295 C Ccntcl 01 , 14-6621 0 m IZ iv1 ffleSol) M i\or IluU�h J Grout `Nor No Icinpoiu Prcnnighausen JIIII S111ele), ene k(loill Ck�unc I[ n(cm! zr5 111,1a J 'lu C u) NI u, -L r CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE MARCH 12, 1990 Sharon Korean Debra Mueller Crone Prevonl,on 01ticer Chairperson Item #8 It was decided by the Committee that a letter be written to Ms Judy James of Town and Country properties here in Grand Terrace, for the continued sponsorship of the drug related programs and that the City Manager be contacted so that a "Certificate of Appreciation" be issued by the City Council at a future meeting Item #9 Chairperson Debra Mueller read a brief letter from Ms Bea Gigandet requesting that she be given a leave of absence from the Committee She requested this due to other committments that she was involved with It was decided that an "Action Item" be prepared accompanying her letter to be submitted to the City Council for their decision Item #10 A special meeting of the Committee was to be held on Monday, March 19th at 1900 hours to further discuss program "Safety Fair" Additionally, a Crime Busters meeting has been scheduled for March 28th There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 2050 hours Respectfully submitted HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Minutes of the May 7, 1990 Meeting The meeting was called to order by Chairman Viola Gratson at 7 PM. Those present were Ann Petta, Irene Mason, Hannah Laister, Viola Gratson and Pauline Grant. Marie Schmidt was absent. The minutes of the April 2nd meeting were read and approved. Motion to accept made by Ann, seconded by Irene. The Treasurer's report remains the same. Old Business Show Case Viola will call Ron Martin to verify that he is going ahead with this. We will need labels for each plate from Italy to be put in showcase. Viola will look into this. Sixth Annual Art Show was a great success. Irene will write an article to be put in the Chamber of Commerce newsletter. Next year, we will change application form as follows Heading in large letters, sponsored by moved to the bottom, and artists will be called one week before the show., The Committee appreciates the help of Gus Schmidt and Ralph Buckwalter in setting up the show. New Business Renewal of members Irene, Hannah, Marie and Viola whoes terms expire at the end of June. Safety Fair, June 3rd. Opening cermonies are at 10 AM. Members should be there between 9-9 30 AM. The next meeting will be June 4th. The meeting was adjourned at 7.40 PM. Motion made by Irene, Pauline seconded. Respectfully submitted, � r Hannah Laister, Secretary k RECEIVED MAY 1 7 1990 LAITY CLERK'S DEPT ill.=c.,iDAll ern A DATE May 18, 1990 S T A F F R E P O R T CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (xx) MEETING DATE May 24, 1990 SUBJECT CITIZEN REQUEST TO FORM SCHOOL TASK FORCE ------------------------------------------------------------------ FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED x At the City Council Meeting of May loth the City Council requested an item that was brought up during public participation be agendized for this meeting. The following is an excerpt from the City Clerk which summarizes the citizen's concern "Stan Hargrave felt that it is obvious the District is not doing any long-range planning for the Grand Terrace school population, and suggested that Council consider authorizing a Citizen Task Force to begin immediate discussions with the District in regard to contingent plans and alternatives that we, as a City, and you as a Council, can implement for the welfare and education of our children for the near future. This Task Force should concern itself with positive solutions that are achievable within the current context of our relationship with the School District " In my discussions with the School District regarding future growth plans, it was related that the District had recently studied this issue It was looked at by the School Growth Committee which, specifically, looked at growth patterns within the District, and recommended courses of action to accommodate that growth, keeping in mind the limit on capital expenditures for school construction. Staff will try to provide the Council with a copy of the Committee's recommendations The School Growth Committee consisted not only of District staff, but also had citizen input from public members from the City of Grand Terrace. Year-round schooling, implemented by the District, was a partial solution recommended by the Committee to solve the District growth. In addition, the District had convened a future committee which is made up of District staff to address future growth and its implications on the District growth There are STAFF REPORT -- SCHOOL BOARD TASK FORCE May 18, 1990 Page Two two Advisory Comittees to the School Board which addressed both current and future District activities. One is the Desegregation and Integration Committee, which is made up of District staff and public representatives from each school. The Committee looks at District growth and the accommodation of this future growth with an interest in balanced ethnic distribution. The other advisory body to the Board is the Representatives' Advisory Committee, which is also made up of District staff and a community representative from each school These Committees address issues relating to the District, and they make recommendations to the Board. Each school within the District also has a Site Council which addresses issues pertinent to that school. They also may request information or studies up through the chain -of -command to the Representatives' Advisory Committee and the School Board. Currently, within the School District, itself, there exists a formal structure in which to address issues of concern to parents. The education of children and the operation of the School District do not fall within the jurisdiction of the City Council. If the School District Board wishes to convene a Task Force to advise them on growth or any other related matters, it would be within their jurisdiction to do so However, it would be inappropriate for the City Council to convene a Task Force to advise another political jurisdiction as to how it might conduct its affairs Staff is working closely with the District to resolve and provide programs that benefit our children. For the City to convene a Committee or Task Force would further widen the gap in the working relationship that is necessary to provide the best environment possible to educate our children TS bt DATE May 18, 1990 S T A F F R E P O R T CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (xx) MEETING DATE May 26, 1990 SUBJECT CONSIDER SB 1959 -- NEW COUNTY FORMATION PROCEDURES -TS FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED X At the meeting of May loth Council directed staff to place on the agenda Senate Bill 1959 (New County Formation Procedures), authored by Senator Leonard, for consideration of support or opposition The subject of the Senate bill is changes to procedures for formation of new counties Current state statute requires that a new county formation vote have a dual majority, meaning that it would take a majority of those residing in the proposed new county to vote for formation in order for it to pass In addition, all those residing in the existing county must also vote in the majority to allow formation of the new county This proposal would, specifically, make it more likely for the possible formation of Mojave County, as previously proposed Staff feels that the current system allows input from all residents in the county A formation of a new county will affect all members of the existing county, and it seems only appropriate that all voters within the county be given an opportunity to be heard in a county formation vote. STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT IF COUNCIL WISHES TO TAKE A POSITION ON AB 1959, ADOPT A RESOLUTION TS bt i 0011tCIL AGE_NDy 'g r—M # 7 B SENATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COXMITTEE VERS ICON F 04 / 2 3 / 9 0 senator Marian Bergesorx, Chairman SSTs Third EARIN0.1 04/2.8/90 VXaCAL: Approp Senate pill 1859 Leonard CCN6ULTANTi Detwiler EMbjeoti New cour,t.y Formation Pro:c-durMs Since 1974, when the Legislature rased the pr+oced,ros, there have been eight attempts to form new counLiesf none, has suc- ceeded. After the unsuccessful attempt to create "Mojave County" out of eastern San Bernardino County ?n June 1988, various observers have called for additio;al changes. I. Tnitiation. Proceedingr> to forth a new county stare aher the proponents submit petitions to the county clerk. if Lne new county will contain more than 5% of Lhe county's population, the petition must be signed by 25% of -che regis- tered voters in the proposed county. Tf the new county will contain less than 5� of the existing county's population -Ae petition must alga be signed by 10% of 4he regist-ered voters in the balance of the county. This procedure Is eimllar to the metnoa for a new city and forming a new special district Hotaever, 1rnose proceedings can also start wnen local 0iiICIa5s ado -Pt reso- lutions of application. But county Lor'lftation procedures can only start with petitions. Senate Bill 1859 allows county formation procedures to begin with the adoption of resolutions by city councils of cities that contain at least 25% of proposed county's population. 11. pommisnion MQmhe_re. once a county formation petition � qualifies, the Governor must appoint a five -member' Count' Formation Review Commission: two members from tqe proposed county, two froin the remainder of the county, and one person who resides in neither place Current law doer. not requlrO any qualifications for these gubernatoY-ial appc:�'1tee- Senate Bill 185o reau,ires all appointees to r are experience or training in California local government operations. SB 1859 also Increases the commissionez- compensation f?-Wrn �5 a day to $100 a day III. Ca ssiar� e�ri. county formaan rnvlew coml`nis- sion has 180 days from its appointment ro stt.,dy the proposal S B 1 8 9 SB 1859 -- 04/23/90 Page 2 and issue a detailed report The Governor can grant the com- mission an extension/ up to another 180 days. The commission has no discretionary power over the formation of a new coun- ty. Regardless of what its report shows, the measure must appear on the ballot. Senat* Bill 1859 requires a county formation review commis- sion to adopt and dif->tri but.e a proposed report within 180 days of its appointment, The commission must then schedule a public hearing to take testimony on its proposed report The hearing can continue foi up to 75 days. At the hearing's conclusion, the commission must adopt a final report and res- olution. SB 1859 allows the commission to approve or deny the proposed county formation if the commission approves, the proposal goes on the ballot, if the commission disap- proves of the proposal to form a new county, the process stops and there is no election. The proponents must wait one year before trying again. IV. Pension Debts. state law describes the unfunded lia- bility of a county retirement sys,cem as a debt which a county formation review commission may divide between the existing county and the proposed county. The MoDave County Formation Review Commission could not divide the assets of San Bernard- ino County's retirement system because the funds were being held in trust for County employees. The money was not the County's property. Senate Bill 1859 requites a county formation review commis- sion to divide the unfunded liabslsty of the existing coun- ty's retirement system between an existing coun�y and tre proposed county based on their relative shares of assessed valuation The commission may contract for an independent determination of the retirement system's unfunded liability, SA 1859 also requires the total amount, of the proposed coun- ty's long-term indebtedness to appear in the ballot question and in the voters' pamphlet. V. Commission Qpnts. if the voters approve the proposed county, the new county pays for the costa incurred by the county formation review commission. if tie eleotion fdi.ls the existing county is supposed to pick up the tab. County formation review commissions can }sorrow Money from the state Controller's County Formation Revolving Fund to finance their initial costs. Because the commissions go out of existence once they complete their work and because they have no as- sets, these state loans remain unpaid. Under Senate B311 1859 a commission's costs a reim- bursable state mandated cost if the election fails. V1. gudicia.l RevieW. Unlike many other statutes that govern the creation of new agencies, the county formation laNi does not: provide for any judicial review of the actions of a coon SB 1859 -- 04/23/90 Page 3 ty formation review commission, Senate K it mg requires that any ] awsuits to challenge the validity of a commission's decisions must be filed within 60 days of the adoption of the final report and resolution, using the traditional validating procedures. V11. Voctio -Rates. Elections on the formation of a new county must be held at the next statewide primary or general election Sanate Bill 18SP also allows a county formation elect Lon to be held on the two other o0goffal election days annually in March or in May during odd-nunbered years. V111, �.�ubl cl_ un�s For 2ampaignp Public agencies cannot spend public money on campaigns But Mojave County propon- ents believe that San Bernardino County officials W olated. this prohibition. They want to 800 this prohibition restated as part of the county formation law. Senate Bill 59 ex- pxessly prohibits state and local officials from using public funds to support or oppose an election on a new county. Ix. vote Re„q tit zit. A successful election to foran d new county requires a "dual--ma3ority " The proposition must re- ceive maDority voter approval witqan the proposed county and also throughout the entire existing county, All eight new county proposals won maDority voter approval in the new coun- ties but none passed countywide! all failed. The proponents Of Mojave County wing.. the Legislature to drop the dual-maDor- ity requirement. Senate B111 I059 repeals the requirement to hula an election to form a new county throughout the existing county. Under SB 1859 the formation election takes place only within the proposed new county. Majority voter approval in the proposed county is required to form the new county. X. B1P.4C. Own Costs, If a county formation electon succeeds, the new county must pay the election costs, if it faint zhe existing county must pay. Under Sen4to Bill 1859 the election costs became a reimburs- able state mandated cost if the election passes, If the election fails, SD 1.859 directs the board of supervisors of the existing county to levy and collect a feces from, the land- owners in the proposed county The ball requires the super- visors to charga the fee based on the number of acres. ss 1859 declares that this fee is neither an assessment nor a tax fix. Waitin~gp rood. Proponents of a now county must wait one year after a failed election before trey can begin c.ir - oulating petitions for another attempt, In nost counties, proponents must wait five years after filing a petition be- fore they can begin circulating peti.tJ ons for another at- tempt In Los Angeles County, the wait is only one Year. These requirements contradict one another. For failod city SB 1859 04/23/90 Page 4 incorporations, the wait is two years. Senato Bill 1859 creates a uniform, two-year waiting period, measured from the date of a failed election X11. Bevenue_Transfera, After a new county is formed, state law requires the officials in the existing county to transfer various duties and documents to the new county, Senate till 1859 requires the new county to receive Its proportionate shard of tax proceeds from the existing county, based an the portion of the fiscal year remaining. comments: 1. Easier said than_done. Imperial is California s newest county, formed in 1907. It was virtually impornsible to create a new county until 1974 when the Legislature revasgd the formation statutes Although it is easier to go'c. the issue before the voters, none of the eighr. attempts has suc- ceeded because of the "dual -majority" requirement. New coun- ty proponents must secure rna3ority voter approval bath an the proposed new county and thx oughout the existing c;oun%y By lowering this procedural threshold, the Legislature should expect to see voters forming new counties, 2. which ma�_oxit v uses^ Americans enbrace the principles of majority rule and self --determination The disappointed proponents of new counties point to current law and call it undemocratic because it does not allow a majoraty of voters an a proposed county to break away 'from. an existing coup t.y . But current law actually does rely on majority rule by re- quiring a vote throughout the existing county. SB 1859 sub- sLitutes one majority for the other. The Committee may wish to consider whi.cii rnajoxzty should rule. 3. SB 1859 makes it both easier and hardoL to form new counties. It will be easier because the bill re- peals the requirement for majority voter approval tnrougE taut the entire existing county. It will be harder because the bills allows county formation review commissions to dasap- piove a proposal The Committee may wish to oonsider whether SB 1859 strikes the appropriate balance between encouraging and discouraging new counties. 4 More countyeg, more ^problems? At its Mar_oh 28 hearing, the Committee learned that fiscal troubles confront more counties than Dust Butte, Than local econoi;ises, uncontrol- lable costs, city competition for revenues, and unfunded state mandates mean chronic fiscal problems. By eliminat)ITIg the dual -majority election, SB 1859 may result in more; coup - ties By allowing county formation review commissions to deny proposals, the bill_ may screen out fiscally infeasiole counties The Committee may wish to consider whetnae SB 185E9 encourages the formation of new counties when existjng coun- ties already hays trouble staying solvent. Will the Leg$s- SB 1859 04/21/90 Page 5 lature be asked to ball out new counties that start wit great enthusiasm but tew resources? h the px sad w counljLQ-ty d - sa 1859 re quires i ty to pay the G�andowners in forma- tion eleCtiOn, The bill roquixes each lan5dQwrers�to aed a lee based on the amount of land Owned, The Gam i-t-tee�mcay W� 51_i tO Oonsider why landowners ( including those: who do not live In the pxopo8Pd county and t~hoso who may have voted "no") must pay for these election cosLso Further, the Cora- mittee may wish to consider whether this fee is really a special tax A tax is an involuntary charge which is lev9ed without regard to benefit A special tax is a tax imposed for a special purpose. Both Proposit,c)n 13 and ProposJtion 62 require local Officials to obtain 2/3 voter approval be- fore levying a new special tax. If the fee created by SB 1859 really is a tax, it w311 reqvJic local voter approval, a�roru There currwnt law allows a county formation review commission to divide'the unfunded liabilities of a pension program, SS 1859 requires it;. The bill requires the commission to divide this indebtedness based on the relative assessed valuation in the proposed county and the existing county. Because pensions are public debts, the division in SB 1859 foll.ok,s the practice that would occur if property taxes were needed to pay cuff tnes� debts. This divislOTI is the same procedure that public of- ficials follow when forming a new school- cistrict. 7. More like LAFCO. six of the procedural cnanges in SB 1859 echo provisions in the Cortese -Knox Act Tne bill al- lows city councils and not just individual voters to initiate county formation proposals. SB 1859 provides for hearings on a county formation review commission's proposed decision. The bill gives a commission the power to disapprove a pro- posal. xf the commission disapproves, the proponents fare a one-year "cooling off" period. SB Is59 sets a 60-day dead-- 11n<_ For fillne, 9 avc-uitg +-o r+iY�l lk,nr�� A rnmm, �Rc;i nn l a deci- sion. The bill requires a two-year cooling off period after an unsuccessful olectvon. These sa.x changes ale simi' ar to ,the procedures followed by LAFCbs ill revia-wing ci.try incorpolr- ation proposals. Sup art an _Qppoq� -�€_ (04/19/90) �;uupnort Mo3ave County Harvard Property owners Caldwell, Jim Cox, Cerda. Larkin, Darla Rinchlaso, opipositlon Unknown. Corporation, TncC , Newberry Sp ? inr—,'� Associatl.on, !:ate Atmore, Mayor Terx%, Feldmann, Larry Kempton, mayor Heidi Michael- Rothschild, Hildaniae tlognt, DATE May 18, 1990 STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (xx) MEETING DATE May 24, 1990 SUBJECT SET BUDGET HEARINGS FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED _ — A draft copy of the City's preliminary budget will be distributed to the City Council on Tuesday, June 5. It is anticipatea that, as in the past, the hearing will require two evening meetings Staff is recommending that the hearings be held either the week of June 11 or the week of June 18 A calendar has been included for your convenience TS ma t.�uvvuvvvuc�c�uuc�uuc�uc��su��uuuu�ec��sc�uuuuuuvuuvuu�vc�u�euc�vu��c� w SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 111AT/40 I 2 S M T W T F S JULY/90 S M T W T F S Ju _ w��//`// -19 ® I > i 4 1 6 7 N 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 fi 18 19 1 2 i 4 S 6 7 N 9 10 A 12 li 14 IS 16 17 !N 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 8 9 Full Moon 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Flag Day last Quarto 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Farhml s Day Begnuung of Sumnrn New Moon 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Fu st Quarter Uf Planning Department TO City Council FROM David Sawyer, Community Development Director DATE- May 15, 1990 SUBJECT Staff Report Request Establish policy to assist in development of decorative block walls along Barton Road LOCATION. North side of Barton Road, east of Arliss Drive and west of Preston Street (see Attachment A) * * * * * * * * * * DISCUSSION In conjunction with the beautification elements of the Barton Road Specific Plan, staff is requesting the City Council to establish a policy to assist homeowners located in the area defined on the attached map in upgrading any proposed block wall along Barton Road to a decorative slumpstone block wall to match that which the City has previously installed at the northeast corner of Barton Road and Arhss Drive The recommended area for this program is along the north side of Barton Road, east of Arhss Drive and west of Preston Street (Attachment A) The purpose of this program is to obtain an attractive uniform wall along Barton Road which will serve as a visual and sound barrier between the residents and the traffic along Barton Road and be aestheticly pleasmg and consistent with previous and planned improvements along Barton Road Staff will work with local block suppliers and determine a per foot cost for the construction of a precision block wall and a comparison per foot cost for the construction of a decorative slumpstone block wall When an applicant applies to the City for a permit to construct a block wall in the program area, the City would then pay for the difference The cost of the difference on an average lot of 80 feet in width is estimated in today's dollars at approximately $1,000 per lot In the proposed project area there are eighteen (18) out of twenty-nine (29) lots which do not currently have some type of block wall Out of the remaining eleven (11) lots, six (6) have slumpstone lots and five (5) have precision block 22795 Barton Road C Grand Terrace, California 92324-5295 0 (714) 824-6621 C 11"vrU a Fla i!^�" () B walls RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department recommends the City Council establish the above described policy and authorize the expenditure of funds Respectful bmitted by David Sawyer, Comnidmty Development Director '•:-i.v, BARTON ROAD BLOCK WALL IMPROVEMENT AREA ATTACHMENT A