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01/11/1996�r A 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace California 92343-5295 Civic Center (909) 824-6621 Fax (909) 783-7629 Fax (909) 783-2600 Byron R Matteson Mayor Gene Carlstrom Mayor Pro Tempore Herman Hilkey Jim Singley Dan Buchanan Council Members Thomas J Schwab City Manager FILE COPY JMU"Y 11, 1996 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Regular Meetings 2nd and 4th Thursday - 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Grand Terrace Civic Center 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, CA 92313-5295 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCILL, CHAMBERS GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER 22795 Barton Road * Call to Order - * Invocation - Pastor Paul Reed, First Baptist Church of Grand Terrace * Pledge of Allegiance - * Roll Call - JANUARY 11, 1996 600PM AGENDA ITEMS STAFF COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Approve 1 Approval of 12-14-95 Minutes 2 Approval of Check Register No CRA122895 & CRA011196 Approve 3 CIosed Session - Real Estate Negotiations (22832 Palm) ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1 Items to Delete 2 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None 3 CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine & noncontroversial They will be acted upon by the Council at one tune without discussion Any Council - member, Staff Member, or Citizen may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion Approve A Approval of Check Register No 122895 & 011196 B Ratify 01-11-96 CRA Action C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda J - D Approval of 12-14-95 Minutes - - ` Approve 2r _ PENDING C R A APPROVAL CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CONEMIUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY M NUTES REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 14 1995 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 December 14, 1995 at 7 00 p m PRESENT: Byron R Matteson, Chairman Gene Carlstrom, Vice -Chairman Herman Hilkey, Agency Member Jim Singley, Agency Member Dan Buchanan, Agency Member Thomas J Schwab, Executive Director John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, Secretary Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director Berme Simon, Finance Director Lt Kyntsis, Shenff's Department John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director __1 APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 9, 1995 CRA MINUTES CRA-95-66 MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN CARLSTROM, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (AGENCY MEMBER EMKEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the November 9, 1995 CRA Minutes APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER NO CRA 112295 & CRA 121495 CRA-95-67 MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN CARLSTROM, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (AGENCY MEMBER HICKEY WAS ABSENT), to approve Check Register No CRA112295 and CRA121495 ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FISCAL YEAR ENDED 06-30-95 CRA-95-68 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (AGENCY MEMBER EMKEY WAS ABSENT), to accept the Financial Statement for the Community Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1995 Chairman Matteson convened the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 7.15 p m Chairman Matteson reconvened the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting at8.45pm. C R A AGENDA ITEM NO. I PENDING C R A["- PROVAL PAGE 1 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DATE: DECEMBER 28, 1995 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: DECEMBER 28, 1995 r R CHECK NO, VENDOR P10877 VIRGIL BARHAM P10885 STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND P10884 HALLY CAPPIELLO 34470 BERGEVIN'S CLEANING SERVICE 34480 E M H DRAFTING 24482 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ,24496 INLAND COUNTIES INSURANCE SERVICE 24504 PACIFIC BELL 34512 RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER COMPANY 34519 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY 34620 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY 34525 SYSLINK COMPUTER CORP 34527 THOMAS, BIGBIE 8 SMITH 34533 VISA 34537 WEST COAST APPRAISAL GROUP 34542 YOSEMITE WATERS a w CHECK REGISTER NO: 122895 roT W11,1101115i BIRTHDAY BONUS 2750 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR 11/95 19122 CODE ENFORCEMENT INTERN, 12/4-12/15/95 28080 JANITORIAL SERVICES, BUILDING & SAFETY 8000 DRAFTING SERVICES,22381 VAN BUREN 9000 MAINTENANCE,KODAK COPIER, 11/95 6380 LIFE INSURANCE FOR JANUARY,1995 3409 PHONE, HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM 3829 WATER FOR REHABILITATION PROGRAM HOUSES 28848 ELECTRIC, 218 VIVIENDA & 22808 MIRIAM WAY 2024 GAS FOR 22808 MIRIAM WAY 705 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 4633 FINAL AUDIT YEAR END,JUNE,30,1995 2,800 00 LUNCH FOR STAFF AND LCC CONFERENCE 44900 APPRAISAL, 22808 MIRIAM WAY 30000 BOTTLED WATER FOR BUILDING & SAFETY 25M TOTAL: 4,742.40 i PENDING C R APPROVAL PAGE 1 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DATE: JANUARY 11, 1996 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: JANUARY 11,1996 P10915 HALLY CAPPIELLO 32547 VIRGIL BARHAM 32560 MISCO 32563 PETTY CASH 32564 RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER COMPANY 32568 SECURITY DATA SYSTEMS 32569 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY 32577 C G WILSON CONSTRUCTION CHECK REGISTER NO: CODE ENFORCEMENT INTERN, 12/16-12/29/95 AUTO ALLOWANCE FOR JANUARY, 1996 DATA CARTRIDGES FOR COMPUTER REIMBURSE PETTY CASH, HOUSING REHAB PRO WATER FOR 12581 MIRADO PORTION,SECURITY SYS BUILDING/SAFETY ELECTRIC-11845 MT VERNON & 12581 MIRADO PROGRESS PAYMENT -REHABILITATION, 22808 MIRI TOTAL: I CERTIFY THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE AFORE LISTED 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 BERNARD SIMON, FINANCE DIRECTOR 011196 13728 13750 11961 3516 6534 4125 4129 6,98993 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE: DECEMBER 28.1995 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: DECEMBER 28,1996 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION 7, P10869 P10870 P10871 ,P10872 P10873 P10874 P10875 P10876 P10877 P10878 10879 s P10880 P10881 n P10882 C P18083 n P10884 �- P10885 P10886 P10887 P10888 r PENN"S CITY COUNCI_ _.-PPROVAL CHECK REGISTER NO: SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 12/6/95 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 12/6/95 COMCAST CABLEVISION CASH PAYMENTS FOR 12/6/95 KAREN GERBER BIRTHDAY BONUS PERS RETIREMENT FOR P/R END 12/1/95 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 12/8/95 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 12/8/95 COMCAST CABLEVISION CASH PAYMENTS FOR 12/8/95 VIRGIL BARHAM BIRTHDAY BONUS PEBSCO DEFERRED COMPENSATION FOR OCT 1995 PEBSCO DEFERRED COMPENSATION FOR NOV 1995 PETTY CASH REIMBURSE PETTY CASH, CHILD CARE SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 12/12/95 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 12/12/95 COMCAST CABLEVISION CASH PAYMENTS FOR 12/12/95 POSTMASTER-COLTON POSTAGE FOR METER STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR NOV 1995 MICHAEL MULLINS BIRTHDAY BONUS SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 12/14/95 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY CASH PAYMENTS FOR 12/14/95 PAGE 1 125895 59179 2420 8500 5000 5.54208 28609 906 31858 2250 7,08348 7,93238 48079 36090 10341 19843 2,00000 1,70037 5000 29260 16261 PAGE 3 DATE: DECEMBER 28, 1995 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF. l 34450 34451 34452 34453 34454 34455 34456 34457 34458 34459, 34460 34461 34462 34463 34464 34465 34466 34467 34468 ,,, 34469 34470 34471 c, WINNIE BARTELL CECILIA BARRERA FLORENCE HERNANDEZ RON COOK HOWARD LINDHOLM KAREN KRUSE FRANK SANTOS FRED PRYOR SEMINARS A—AVIS PLUMBING JOHNJONES WESTCOE REALTORS JAMES SCHEUER RAUL MARTINEZ A & A PRODUCE AT&T ACCENT PRINT & DEIGN MATTHEW ADDINGTON THE APPLIANCE DOCTOR ASCOM BALLARD PLUMBING BERGEVIN'S CLEANING SERVICE BOMAR TREE COMPANY CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CHECK REGISTER NO: 122895 DECEMBER 28, 1995 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT REFUND, RECREATION EXCURSION 32000 REFUND, RECREATION EXCURSION 7000 REFUND, RECREATION EXCURSION 6000 REFUND, RECREATION EXCURSION 16000 REFUND, RECREATION EXCURSION 16000 REFUND, RECREATION PROGRAM 2500 REFUND, BUILDING PERMIT 3300 COMPUTER TRAINING SENINAR, PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7900 EMERGENCY GAS REPAIRS, CIVIC CENTER 40000 REFUND, WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 400 REFUND, WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 400 REFUND, WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 2400 REFUND, WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SERVICES 760 PRODUCE FOR CHILD CARE 6330 PHONES FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES 2589 PRINT BUSINESS CARDS AND SENIOR NEWSLETTER 13954 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 12/7/95 5000 REPLACE PUMP AT FIRE STATION 29000 RENT POSTAGE METER JAN—APRIL, 1996 16082 INSTALL DISHWASHER, SENIOR CENTER 34900 JANITORIAL SERVICES, BUILDING & SAFETY 8000 REMOVE TREE, CITY PROPERTY 14500 Y r � way v u DATE: DECEMBER 28, 1995 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DECEMBER 28,1995 - e► CHECK REGISTER NO: 122895 4I 34492 HENAGON LTD COLTON STREET REPAIR SUPPLIES 16567 34493 HONDA OF REDLANDS PARTS FOR LAWN MOWER 14094 34494 HONEYWELL, INC REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE ON HVAC UNIT, CIVIC CENTER 1,28576 34495 MOIRE HUSS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 1217/95 5000 34496 INLAND COUNTIES INSURANCE SERVICE LIFE/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE FOR JAN 1995 85494 34497 INLAND EMPIRE STAGES LIMITED BUS FOR RECREATION EXCURSION 68500 34498 INTERSTATE BRANDS CORP BAKERY GOODS FOR CHILD CARE 4184 34499 LOS ANGELES TIMES PERSONNEL AD 55943 34500 METLIFE INSURANCE LIFE INSURANCE FOR JAN 1996 29095 34501 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE LIFE INSURANCE FOR JAN 1996 55250 34502 RAY MUNSON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 12/7/95 5000 345031 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE, JAN 1996 23743 34504 PACIFIC BELL 2 PHONES FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES 1,02050 34505 PETTY CASH REIMBURSE PETTY CASH -FINANCE 15936 34506 KATHY PIERSON INSTRUCTOR, GYMNASTICS/TINY TUMBLERS 65200 34507 POSTMASTER-COLTON MAILING PERMITS FOR 1996 17000 34508 POST TOOLS SMALL TOOLS, MAINTENANCE 20027 34509 DENNICE PRECIE MONITOR FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS 14708 34510 PRIME EQUIPMENT POWER WASHER, MAINTENANCE 1,95964 34511 ADRIAN REYNOSA SCOREKEEPER, SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL 11900 34512 RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER COMPANY WATER FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES/PARKS 6,36506 34513 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DUMP CHARGES FOR 10/17-11/14/95 63971 rnv� i CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CHECK REGISTER NO: 122895 DATE: DECEMBER 28,1995 6 CHECK NO, VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 34539 WESTEC SECURITY 34540 WILBERS 34541 DOUG WILSON 34542 YOSEMITE WATERS r , SECURITY SERVICES FOR SENIOR CENTER/CHILD CARE BLOWER, MAINTENANCE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 12/7/95 WATER FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES PAYROLL FOR DECEMBER, 1995 TOTAL. a z' i4 4 I CERTIFY THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE AFORE LISTED CHECKS FOR PAYMENT OF THE CITY LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN AUDITED BY ME AND ARE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY ) 5 I I _ /1 x BERNARD SIMON FINANCE DIRECTOR 61200 27953 5000 29105 173193.29 295,953 35 PAGE Z CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE: JANUARY 11, 1996 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: ■ . ►• ►�•: 32560 MISCO 32561 NATIONAL ROTARY ASSOCIATION 32562 PAGENET 32563 PETTY CASH 32565 SHERIFF GARY PENROD 32566 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 32567 THOMAS SCHWAB 32568 SECURITY DATA SYSTEMS 32669 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY 32570 STAPLES 32571 SYSCO 32572 MICHAEL TODD 32573 TRAFFIC SPECIALTIES, INC 32574 TRI-COUNTY OFFICIALS 32576 USAA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 32676 VISIBLE CORPORATION 34446 GOVERNORS OFFICE/EMERGENCY SVCS CHECK REGISTER NO: JANUARY 11, 1996 DATA CARTRIDGES FOR COMPUTER NOTARY SUPPLIES, CITY CLERK AIR TIME/MAINTENANCE FOR PAGERS, JANUARY, 1996 REIMBURSE GENERAL PETTY CASH -FINANCE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER-JAN 1996 DUMP CHARGES FOR 10/17-11/14/95, (REPLACE VOID CHECK) AUTO ALLOWANCE FOR JANUARY, 1996 SECURITY SERVICES FOR CIVIC CENTER/BUILDING & SAFETY ELECTRIC FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES,PARKS, SIGNALS, AND MERIDIANS OFFICE SUPPLIES FOOD FOR CHILD CARE OPEN/CLOSE PICO PARK, DECEMBER, 1995 PARK AND STREET MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES UMPIRES FOR SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL, 12/16-12/31/95 LIFE INSURANCE FOR J SINGLEY, (6 MONTHS) TAX FORMS, FINANCE DEPARTMENT TOTAL I CERTIFY THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE AFORE LISTED CHECKS FOR PAYMENT OF THE CITY LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN AUDITED BY ME AND ARE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY 011196 _ 23920 1926 3450 21678 84,029 00 639,71 20000 10875 6,43118 2140 1.15374 19000 21330 3000 80826 91-84 99,12019 BERNARD SIMON, FINANCE DIRECTOR PENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 00 1bVLV'kL81Z181 I No I 11ZyY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 14, 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 December 14, 1995 at 7 00 p m PRESENT: Byron R Matteson, Mayor Gene Carlstrom, Mayor Pro Tem Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Jim Smgley, Councilmember Dan Buchanan, Councilmember Thomas J Schwab, City Manager John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Patnzia Materassi, Community Development Director Bernard Simon, Finance Director Lt Kyntsis, Sheriff s Department John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Salim Plus, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Grand Terrace, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jim Sungley Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 7 00 P M Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 7 10 P M. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A Recycling Family of the Month - October and November 1995 Mayor Matteson announced that Mr Tom Carver and Family are the recipients of the recycling family of the month award for the month of October 1995 and of the local merchants gift certificates from La Pasta Italia, Sub Depot, Demetn's Restaurant, and Grand Heritage Cleaners Mayor Matteson announced that Mr Cecil Hewitt and Family are the recipients of the recycling family of the month award for the month of November 1995 and of the local merchants gift certificates from the Food Connection Restaurant, K's COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM #F 3D Council Minutes 12/14/95 Page 3 ORAL REPORTS 5A Committee Reps 1 Crime Prevention Committee i (a) Minutes of 10-09-95 CC-95-147 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of October 9, 1995 Councilmember Hilkev, commended Community Services Officer Nelson for re implementing the neighborhood watch program 2 Historical and Cultural Activities Committee (a) Minutes of 11-06-95 CC-95-148 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee minutes of November 6, 1995 3 Parks and Recreation Committee (a) Minutes of 06-05-95, 10-02-95, & 11-06-95 CC-95-149 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Parks and Recreation Committee minutes of June 5, 1995, October 2, 1995 and November 6, 1995 Mayor Matteson, questioned the location and the effectiveness of the radar trailer and questioned the status of it City Manager Schwab, stated that the City has taken over the placement of the radar trailer from the Sheriff s Department The inconsistency of the placement of the speed trailer is a concern that staff is aware of The maintenance worker place and retrieve the trailer, their work schedule starts earlier in the day and ends earlier, therefore, the residents won't see it on their way home Mayor Matteson, questioned what could be done to make it more visible to the residents. - .. 2 - 1 1 Council Minutes 12/14/95 Page 5 Mayor Matteson, questioned whether the programs could be expanded City Manager Schwab, stated that the primary problem is that the City does not have the facilities to expand the program The Community Meeting room is used every night for a different program The biggest obstacle is finding a location and getting the equipment there as well Staff will look into how the gymnastics program can be expanded, there are some time opportunities on the weekend. Ultimately, if funding wasn't an issue a gymnasium would be something that could be utilized to further expand the recreation program into a lot of things Staff will bring a report back to Council explaining the options and why this is a problem Mayor Matteson, questioned whether the program had to be in doors City Manager Schwab, responded that generally it should be inside, in the summer it is too hot and there are mats and a lot of equipment involved which would make it an indoor activity Councilmember Hilkev, he also reported that all of the Council attended the City County Meeting, and feels that out of all the meetings he attends this one is the most beneficial One of the most promising items that came up was the proposal of moving the rail loading of the sea containers away from the docks and moving them inland, this would be a fifteen to twenty year program, Eric Halley stated that this could be the biggest capital investment this Nation has ever seen, and the Inland areas would benefit the most from the expansion of the Alameda corridor into the Inland Empire Another item that came up was tipping fees, he stated that he doesn't understand the County's ability to increase tipping fees at the dump sites to bang competition in from other counties or to prevent competition There was a lot of discussion on the County's fees being too high therefore, the county is losing trash business to other counties and that dumping fees should be lowered so that the County is more competitive He received notice that he has been appointed to the League of California Cities Taxation and Revenue Commission to represent the Inland area and would like to place that on the next agenda for approval Mayor Matteson, reported that the City Selection Committee will meet on January 3, 1996 to appoint a new member for the South Coast Air Basin to represent the Cities of San Bernardino County There are two candidates, David Overhelming from the City of San Bernardino and Leonard Pohtz from the City of Montclair His recommendation is to vote for Leonard Pohtz he is more active and ,progressive, and would be the most beneficial to the City of Grand Terrace. It was the consensus of the City Council to let Mayor Matteson vote for Leonard Councd Minutes 12/14/95 Page 7 to Secondary Highway of split traffic with Commerce Way in the future A more precise alignment of Commerce Way and other related infrastructure needs - Development standards and buffer zone between industrial, commercial and residential Perhaps different type housing Establish parameters for City/pnvate sector possible partnerships or other type development incentives The ultimate goal of the Business Park Specific Plan is to facilitate development in the industrial area The type of development the City will promote will need to provide jobs for local residents, will increase demand for local business and will not have negative impact on our neighborhoods An active business park area will provide the foundation for a sustainable village. A Bedroom Community within a Sustainable Village In an effort to address potential inconsistencies of Guiding Principles selected, such as 1) to "develop a multi -modal system", 2) "maintain a low density village atmosphere", and , 3) the incorporation of "Liveable Communities Principles", a few clarifications are needed The proposed multi -modal transportation system does not refer to a 8 dwelling unit/acre ratio as to support Rapid Transit, and fixed Rail It refers to a 19 dwelling unit/acre ratio which is our current ratio, consisting mostly of pedestrian and bike paths, few possible local shuttles and future bus Ines to connect downtown to surrounding communities and Metrolink The desire of the General Plan Task Force is to incorporate what is consistent with a bedroom community with low density residential, however to alter downtown to economically support the City An example would be the City of Clarement The term sustainable village was chosen to reflect an overall goal - a new dream A sustainable village would be very peaceful, clean and beautiful neighborhoods connected by landscaped pedestrian walks and bicycle trails Some small local shuttles would transport children from school to parks in the evenings and transport those who attend church regularly to reduce street parking on weekends A sustainable village must have a dynamic downtown with something special about it Something that first suits and meets the needs of residents and makes Grand Terrace a children/family town. A town square with small scale commercial focussing on children and surrounded by attached single family Council Minutes 12/14/95 Page 9 Outreach Program Everyone in Grand Terrace is encouraged to participate, request information and provide their personal or group input into this process The General Plan and its goals will be reached if it reflects community values Mayor Matteson, agreed with every element of the General Plan and feels that the Drainage Plan should be included and commended the Task Force for doing an outstanding job Councilmember Buchanan, expressed his concern that General Plans often become a litigation tool that people opposing various City endeavors or projects within the City as a road block challenging the consistency of the General Plan He questioned whether it is a wise decision to include optional items in the General Plan that might be more effective handled outside of the plan The concept of a Bedroom Community within a Sustainable Village is an appropriate concept to incorporate within the General Plan, however he is unsure that a specific plan for the Development of Industrial Area or a Drainage Plan or a Children's Safety Plan are appropriate General Plan items They are all items that could be included in a General Plan, but they are also items that could be effectively implemented without specific inclusion in the General Plan The one item of great concern is the Children's Safety Plan, any development project in the City has the potential of being challenged on in a legal sense with respect to its consistency or insufficiency with aspect to the general Plan Community Development Director, responded that there is an implementation plan and that is where those actions are intended to be placed City Attorney Harper, advised, essentially limit the General Plan to the mandatory elements General Plans have the tendency to be interpreted negatively in ways to those that drafted them did not intend them to be and used as road blocks and levers to get what they want Community Development Director, questioned whether this was two issues, what is a mandatory and optional elements and Councilmember Buchanan questioned that some of the goals are very specific and questions those goals being included in the General Plan and why not a separate document Councilmember Buchanan, responded that those are both issues however, he is unsure that they are different He would be very concerned with the creation of a Children's Safety Element in the General Plan Community Development Director, responded that Children's Safety Plan is not an element it is one of the goals These are just remaining issues part of the implementation plan not an element Council Minutes 12/14/95 Page 11 item c to put this on hold for thirty days to allow him to get some private support to bring the buildings down Councilmember Singlev, stated that he doesn't have a problem with item b or c but expressed his concern with doing this for one and having to do it for everyone But is unsure how legal it would be to set up a separate fund under the Redevelopment Agency City Attorney Harper, stated that the only one that would benefit from not liemng the property are her heirs Councilmember Buchanan, stated that he agrees with City Attorney Harper and feels that they are doing a dis-service to the property owner if this is delayed any longer Councilmember Singley, suggested that the demolition take place and lien the property and once the grant is available give her the opportunity to apply for it Mayor Matteson, stated that he feels that the property is not an immediate fire hazard due to the rams and asked that Council give him thirty days to rectify the problem CC-95-151 MOTION BY COUNCILMEM13ER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN VOTED NO), to continue Nuisance Abatement and Lien of Property - 22237 Barton Road (Nissenson) until January 25, 1996 NEW BUSINESS None CLOSED SESSION 9A Potential Litigation - Governmental Claim Filed by Crystal Duvall Against the City of Grand Terrace Mayor Matteson announced that Council met in closed session to discuss potential litigation - Governmental claim filed by Crystall Duvall against the City of Grand Terrace ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8 55 p m , until the next Regular DATE January 4, 1996 STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM QM MEETING DATE January 11, 1996 SUBJECT APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER HERMAN HILKEY TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE FUNDING REQUIRED Council Member Herman Hilkey has been appointed to the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee Of the eight League policy committees, the Revenue and Taxation Committee is one of the most important, as it deals with policy issues regarding revenue sources for cities The Committee meets quarterly and alternates meeting sites between northern and v southern California The schedule of meetings is attached Staff is recommending that City Council authorize Council Member Hilkey's representation of the City of Grand Terrace on the Revenue and Taxation Committee, and authorize travel and the related expenses associated with attending the meetings The City Council has budgeted expenditures that will cover the costs with no additional appropriations required 1. APPROVE COUNCIL MEMBER HILKEY'S REPRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ON THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE. 2. AUTHORIZE TRAVEL TO THE FOUR QUARTERLY COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN 1996. Attachment TS yjm r COUNCIL AGENDA 1'IEM #3E HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Minutes for December 1995 The December 4th meeting was called to order by Chairman Vi Gratson at 7 PM. Those present were John Donlevy, Judy McBride, Vi, Hannah Laister, Ann Petta, Irene Mason, Pauline Grant and Colleen Edmundson. The Secretaary's report for November was read and approved with the following additions and/or changes: The name of Sally Holt to be added to the list of judges at the Country Fair, and the dates on the last minutes corrected to November, with the October minutes being approved. Motion to accept was made by Ann, seconded by Pauline. The Treasurer's report shows no change. Irene will get items for the Chamber newsletter in by December 7th. Hannah turned in pictures of the Friends Book Sale, the Volunteer Picnic in October and the Country Fair in November. Vi gave a report on the monies made by the Committee at the Fair. A total of $193.12 was realized, with $40 going to the Lions for soda and $30 going to Hannah for the afghan which was raffled off, leaving a balance of $123.12. Only $21 was made on tickets for the afghan. Judy will look into having tickets for the afghan printed up, and if feasible, we will sell tickets in advance of the fair. Birthday Party: Judy suggested purchasing two 12## trukeys. Vi suggested one 20# turkey which we will have cooked. The last was agreed upon. The Council agreed to moving their meeting time to 7 PM so that the pot luck will begin at 6PM. John reported that new name tags had been ordered for all Committee members. This will take about a month. He also reported that the Girl Scouts had donated lights, etc. for the tree they planted on the street side of City Hall. There will be a tree lighting ceremony just before dinner is served.. John has been cleaning out nooks and crannies of City Hall and found Holiday table cloths, etc., we can use for the dinner. The next meeting will be January 2, 1996. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. Respectfully submitted, �- Hannah Laister, Secretary RECE1V,E1:) --lTY CLERK'S DEPT. COUNCIL AGENDA rrEM # 51q1a CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE January 11, 1996 SUBJECT RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATE GYMNASTICS Recommendation - FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED XX SUMMARY At the December City Council Meeting, Councilman Hilkey inquired about the waiting lists for the City's Gymnastics Classes and requested that staff investigate how residents and other customers to the recreation programs could be accomodated This report is meant to serve as an update on the staff actions in response to this request. DISCUSSION- , The City's most popular recreation classes are our Tury Tumblers and Advanced Gymnastics Classes Both classes are continuously full and have waiting lists which stretch up to two years. The reason for the lists and the waiting time is simple, the City does not have enough space in the Civic Center to add classes during the most desirable time periods which are between 2 30 p m. and 6 00 p m. This problem is not uncommon, as other cities in our area also have waiting lists and the popularity of such classes has created a high demand. In an attempt to address the waiting list issue, the Community Services Department has initiated research into expanding the current number of classes offered This process includes the following: 1 Survey- All parents on the waiting lists are being contacted and surveyed on the days and tunes thew children are available to attend classes. Potentially, some classes can be added either earlier m the day and/or on weekends 2 Facilities Staff is contacting the Colton Joint Unified School District to determine the availability and costs of utilizing the elementary schools or the Junior Hugh Also contacted will be the Community Center 3 Instructors- Contacting local colleges for students and possibly local contract mstmctors to determine availability for instruction. Our goal is to adjust our program and add classes so as to accommodate the maximum number of persons possible A report detailing our actions will be returned to the City Council at the February 8 meeting. FISCAL EVIPACT None by this action. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the City Council receive and file this report. CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY IICIL AGENDA REPORT COUNCIL AGENDA rmm # SA