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09/12/1996FILE COPY 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace California 92313-5295 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 Smgley Dan Buchanan Council Members Thomas J Schwab City Manager September 12, 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 COUNCII, MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 fD TERRACE CIVIC CENTER 6 00 P M Barton Road A E CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITMS CT OF 1990. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE I THIS MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (909) 824-6621 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO *M MEETING. Call to Order - Invocatson - Pastor Sahm Ehas, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Grand Terrace Pledge of Allegiance - Roll Call - IAGENDA ITEMS I RECOMMENDATIONS ISTAFF ACTION CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1 Approval of 08-08-96 Minutes Approve Approval of Check Register CRA082296 & CRA091296 Approve ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2 3 to Delete Recycling Family of the Month - July 1996 Awards - Summer Youth Workers following Consent Calendar items are expected to be tine and noncontroversial They will be acted upon by the mcd at one time without discussion Any Council Member, TMember, or Citizen may request removal of an item from Consent Calendar for discussion Approval of Check Register No 082296 & 091296 1 Approve Ratify 09-12-96 CRA Action Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda Approval of 08-08-96 Minutes I Approve PENDING C R A APPROVAL CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CONEVIUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NQNUTES REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 8. 1996 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 August 8, 1996, at 6 00 p m PRESENT: Byron R Matteson, Chairman Dan Buchanan, Vice -Chairman Jim Smgley, Agency Member Lee Ann Garcia, Agency Member Thomas J Schwab, Executive Director John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, Secretary Bernard Simon, Finance Director Paftma Materassi, Community Development Director Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director Lt Stewart, Sheriff s Department ABSENT: Herman Hilkey, Agency Member John Harper, City Attorney APPROVAL OF JULY 25, 1996 CRA MINUTES CRA-96-36 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (Agency Member Hilkey was absent), to approve the July 25, 1996 CRA Minutes APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER NO CRA080896 CRA-96-37 MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BUCHANAN, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (Agency Member Hdkey was absent), to approve Check Register No CRA080896 Chairman Matteson adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 6 15 p m SECRETARY of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace CHAULMAN of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace C R A AGENDA ITEM NO. PAGE 1 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PENDING C RA APPROVAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DATE AUGUST 22, 1996 CHECK REGISTER NO. 082296 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF AUGUST 22,1996 CHECK NO. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT P11341 INLAND COUNTIES INSURANCE SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE FIR AUGUST, 1996 3532 P11342 PACIFICARE OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AUGUST, 1996 44646 P11346 JUDY JAMES REAL ESTATE DEPOSIT FOR BID ON PROPERTY, 12710 GARDEN 2,00000 P11348 PRUDENTIAL SERVICES BUREAU HEALTH NETWORK INSURANCE, AUG 1996 8606 P11357 GRAND TERRACE REAL ESTATE DEPOSIT FOR BID ON PROPERTY, 12491 ORIOLE 2,00000 P11360 STATE COMPENSATION INS FUND WORKERS' COMPENSATION INS JULY, 1996 19723 36524 DAN BUCHANAN STIPENDS FOR AUGUST, 1996 15000 36526 COMPUTEAM COMPUTER SUPPORT FOR F/Y 1996/1997 93333 36537 LEE ANN GARCIA STIPENDS FOR AUGUST, 1996 15000 36544 HERMAN HILKEY STIPENDS FOR AUGUST, 1996 15000 36548 HUMAN COMPUTER COMPUTER SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 21335 0 36559 LUCHS & MIHELICH LEGAL FEES,LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, PROPERTY m AT 21815 VIVIENDA 11250 36561 BYRON MATTESON STIPENDS FOR AUGUST, 1996 15000 36563 OPTION HOUSE SUBSIDY TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT 1,00000 m 36565 PETTY CASH REIMBURSE PETTY CASH 4423 z36570 PROTECTION ONE DISCONNECT ZONES IN SECURITY SYSTEM a BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT 7500 36580 JAMES SINGLEY STIPENDS FOR AUGUST, 1996 15000 36583 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY ELECTRIC FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION BUILDING AND 12038 ARLISS 12313 Z 4 N PAGE 1 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PENDING C RA APPROVAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DATE: SEPTEMBER 12,1996 CHECK REGISTER NO: 091296 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: SEPTEMBER 12,1996 P11367 THOMAS SCHWAB BIRTHDAY BONUS 2000 P11386 PRUDENTIAL SERVICE BUREAU HEALTH NETWORK INSURANCE, SEPT 1996 9086 P11387 INLAND COUNTIES INSURANCE SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE FOR SEPT 1996 3453 P11388 PACIFICARE OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH INSURANCE FOR SEPT 1996 431 12 36615 VIRGIL BARHAM AUTO ALLOWANCE FOR SEPTEMBER, 1996 13750 36617 BERGEVIN'S CLEANING SERVICE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR AUG 1996 4000 36618 CAL WEST CONSULTANTS SOIL TESTING, 22381 VAN BUREN 2,89600 36628 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY COPIES, KODAK COPIER, JUNE, 1996 5149 36635 FIRST TRUST OF CALIFORNIA PAYMENT ON BOND ISSUE 24,592 29 36638 C R GANN DEMOLITION FINAL PAYMENT FOR 12569 MICHIGAN 1,08000 36659 PACIFIC BELL PHONE FOR REHABILITATION PROGRAM 3756 36664 PRIME LINE DESIGN/DRAFTING DRAFTING SERVICES,22381 VAN BUREN 90000 36665 R & J SERVICES REHABILITATION, 22544 RAVEN WAY 6,70500 36681 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY ELECTRIC FOR BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPT AND HOUSES UNDER REHABILITATION PROGRAM 16073 36683 STAPLES OFFICE SUPPLIES, REHABILITATION PROGRAM 2081 36699 YOSEMITE WATERS BOTTLED WATER FOR AUG 1996 25M TOTAL 37,223A9 PAGE 1 PENDING CRY CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COUNCIL APPROVAL DATE- AUGUST 22, 1996 CHECK REGISTER NO 082296 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF - CHECK NO. VENDOR P11341 INLAND COUNTIES INSURANCE SERVICES P11342 PACIFICARE OF CALIFORNIA P11343 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO P11344 THE HAPPY CROWD P11346 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY P11347 COMCAST CABLEVISION P11348 PRUDENTIAL SERVICE BUREAU P11349 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY P11350 COMCAST CABLEVISION P11351 PETTY CASH P11352 INLAND EMPIRE FILM COMMISSION P11353 PERS A P11354 JAMES MARRAQUIN Q P11355 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY C P11356 COMCAST CABLEVISION P11358 RICHARD ROLLINS r a P11359 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY G) P11360 STATE COMPENSATION INS FUND P11361 VIC PHENNIGHAUSEN P11362 ALT COMPUTERS, INC P11363 SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY P11364 COMCAST CABLEVISION P11365 PERS P11366 HOME DEPOT 36512 A & M TROPHY SERVICE 36513 ACCENT PRINT & DESIGN AUGUST 22, 1996 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INS FOR AUGUST, 1996 97685 HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AUGUST, 1996 6,076 79 DF & G FILING PLANNING DEPARTMENT 3500 CONCERT IN THE PARK 40000 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/5/96 25875 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 815/96 15786 HEALTH NETWORK INSURANCE FOR AUGUST, 1996 66748 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/7/96 17436 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/7/96 37594 REIMBURSE PETTY CASH, CHILD CARE 38355 FILM FIRE SAFETY CLASS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT 5000 RETIREMENT FOR PAYROLL ENDING 7/26/96 5,82915 CPR CLASS FOR CITY STAFF 24000 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/12/96 13088 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/12/96 20773 OPEN/CLOSE TERRACE HILLS PARK, JULY, 1996 21500 DISABILITY INSURANCE FOR AUG 1996 83060 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INS JULY, 1996 1,590 49 REIMBURSEMENT FOR EOC SUPPLIES 7967 EMPLOYEE COMPUTER LOAN PURCHASE 1,51927 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/14/96 24376 CASH PAYMENTS FOR 8/14/96 8119 RETIREMENT FOR PAYROLL ENDING 8/9/96 5,83140 PULL SHADES FOR CHILD CARE CENTER 38790 NAME PLATES FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4499 PRINTING FOR CHILD CARE AND SENIOR NEWSLETTER 12584 PAGE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE• AUGUST 22, 1996 _ _ CHECK REGISTER NO' 082296 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF• AUGUST 22, 1996 CHECK NO. VENDOR DFSCRIPT.LQJ! AMOUNT 36540 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CHILD CARE EMPLOYEE CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR AUG 1996 93305 36541 H P FARBER 8 COMPANY CHILD CARE PROGRAM SUPPLIES 2988 36542 HARPER AND BURNS LEGAL FEES FOR JULY, 1996 AND FOR STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 6,07250 36543 WILLIAM HAYWARD INSTRUCTOR FOR KARATE AND TODDLERATE 1,195 83 36544 HERMAN HILKEY STIPENDS FOR AUGUST, 1996 30000 36545 HONDA OF REDLANDS REPAIR NO MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT 30934 36546 HONEYWELL, INC REPAIRS ON HVAC UNIT, CIVIC CENTER 1,24415 36547 HOUSTON HARRIS VIDEO INSPECTION, SEWER LINES 2,65175 36548 HUMAN COMPUTER COMPUTER SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 28338 36549 MOIRE HUSS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 8/1/96 5000 36550 HYDRO-SCAPE PRODUCTS, INC IRRIGATION SUPPLIES FOR PARKS 49070 36551 IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC MAINTENANCE ON THE PANASONIC COPIER 9140 36552 INMARK NAME PLATES FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4311 36553 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES PER TAX LEVY DEMAND 17057 36554 INTERSTATE BRANDS, INC BAKERY GOODS FOR CHILD CARE 2962 36555 JANI KING-COLTON REGION JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CHILD CARE 75900 36556 LELAND NURSERY LANDSCAPE MATERIAL, TERRACE TOWN CENTER PROJECT 38531 36557 LEROY'S LANDSCAPE SERVICE LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR TERRACE PINES, JULY, 1996 20000 36558 LIBERTY FLAG FLAG POLE FOR PARK 1,60950 36560 LARRY MAINEZ REIMBURSEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MATERIALS, TERRACE TOWN CENTER PROJECT 10244 36561 BYRON MATTESON STIPENDS FOR AUGUST, 1996 30000 36562 HELEN MATTSON REFUND, RECREATION EXCURSION 5800 36564 RUTH PARRETT REFUND, RECREATION PROGRAM 2500 PAGE 5 CITY OF GRAND TERRAC DATE• AUGUST 22, 1996 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF. CHECK NO, VENDOR 36590 TOYS R US 36591 MARY TRAINOR 36592 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING 36593 TRI-COUNTY OFFICIALS 36594 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 36595 FRAN VAN GELDER 36596 WALMART 36597 LARRY WERTZ 36598 WEST INFORMATION PUBLISHING 36599 WESTERN EXTERMINATORS COMPANY 36600 DOUG WILSON 36601 YOSEMITE WATERS 36602 LOIS YOUNG 36603 ROBERT ZITAR CHECK REGISTER NO AUGUST 22,1996 DESCRIPTION CHILD CARE PROGRAM SUPPLIES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 8/1/96 ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR BUILDING AND SAFETY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UMPIRES FOR SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL ALERT NOTIFICATION FOR JULY, 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 8/1/96 CHILD CARE PROGRAM SUPPLIES REFUND, C P R CLASS CALIFORNIA CODE UPDATES, CITY CLERK PEST CONTROL FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 8/1/96 BOTTLED WATER FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES REFUND, RECREATION PROGRAM REFUND, RECREATION EXCURSION 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 BERNARD SIMON FINANCE DIRECTOR 082296 AMOUNT 32948 5000 1,49000 12000 3750 5000 18902 2000 6990 15500 5000 16327 5000 2900 126,443 90 r CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE: SEPTEMBER 12,1996 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ CHECK REGISTER NO: OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: SEPTEMBER 12,1996 CHECK NO. VENDOR P11394 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY 36607 96 CCPOA CONFERENCE 36608 AA EQUIPMENT 36609 ABBETT WESTERN PARTY RENTALS 36610 ACCENT PRINT & DESIGN 36611 MATTHEW ADDINGTON 36612 RICHARD ALSOP 36613 AT & T 36614 DAN BAILEY 36615 VIRGIL BARHAM 36616 BARR COMMERCIAL DOOR, INC 36617 BERGEVIN'S CLEANING SERVICE 36619 CA CONSERVATION CORPS 36620 CHAMPLAIN PLANNING PRESS 36621 CHEM-LITE INDUSTRIES 36622 CITY ELECTRIC, INC 36623 COMPUTEAM 36624 DAGOSTINO ENGINEERING 36625 DATA TICKET, INC 36626 JOHN DONLEVY 36627 DUNN-EDWARDS CORP 36628 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY 36629 GERALD ELLIS 36630 EMPIRE TROPHIES & AWARDS 36631 DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES DISABILITY INSURANCE, SEPTEMBER, 1996 REGISTRATION FOR CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER PURCHASE SPREADER AND REPAIRS ON MAINT EQUIPMENT RENT SNOW CONE MACHINE, RECREATION SENIOR NEWSLETTER FOR SEPT 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 8/15/96 REFUND, WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SERVICES PHONES FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES REFUND, WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SERVICES AUTO ALLOWANCE FOR SEPTEMBER, 1996 REPLACE FIXTURES ON DOORS AT CIVIC CENTER JANITORIAL SERVICES, BUILDING & SAFETY DEPT REMOVE BRUSH, VARIOUS LOCATIONS SUBSCRIPTION TO PLANNING JOURNALS CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES FOR CIVIC CENTER INSTALL FLOOD LIGHT, SENIOR CENTER COMPUTER BACK-UP SYSTEM PROGRESS PAYT STORM DRAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT PROCESS PARKING CITATIONS, JULY, 1996 REIMBURSEMENT-SUPPLIES,AUTO ALLOWANCE FOR SEPT 1996 AND OVERPAYMENT ON COMPUTER LOAN PAINT/SEALER FOR PARKS COPIES, KODAK COPIER, JUNE, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 8/15/96 PLAQUES, G T DAY AWARDS PROGRESS PAYT BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN LANE PROJECT PAGE 2 091296 AMOUNT 81901 13000 68617 3771 10344 5000 1800 19739 1800 11250 53912 4000 2,80000 7100 1562 60600 1,206 80 45000 10000 27108 3000 4213 5000 12068 8,24500 } 4 r PAGE 4 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DATE: SEPTEMBER 12,1996 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: CH O-0-40, VENDOR 36658 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY 36659 PACIFIC BELL 36660 PAGENET 36661 CYNTHIA PANSING 36662 PETTY CASH 36663 DENNICE PRECIE 36666 REDLANDS CAMERA 36667 RICHARD ROLLINS 36668 ROQUET PAVING, INC 36669 SAM'S CLUB 36670 SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE 36671 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 36672 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 36673 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 36674 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 36675 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 36676 WALLI SCHUH 36677 JOHN SHEEDY 36678 AARON SHIDLER 36679 JIM SIMS 36680 LOUISE SMITH 36681 SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY 36682 BRENDA STANFILL CHECK REGISTER NO. SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 MAINTENANCE ON ELEVATOR, SEPTEMBER, 1996 PHONES FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES AIR TIME/MAINT ON PAGER,SEPT 1996 TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANT, EVCC PROJECT REIMBURSE GENERAL PETTY CASH -FINANCE DEPT MONITOR, RECREATION PROGRAMS CAMERA/FILM, CRIME PREVENTION UNIT OPEN/CLOSE TERRACE HILLS PARK, AUGUST, 1996 PATCH STREETS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES BALANCE DUE ON CONCERT IN THE PARK CITY SHARE OF TRANSPORTATION FORECAST FUEL FOR VAN/CITY MANAGER CAR DEPOSIT FOR GENERAL ELECTION SURCHARGE FOR PARKING CITATIONS, JAN-JUNE, 1996 LAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER FOR AUGUST, 1996 REFUND, WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SERVICES REFUND, WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SERVICES OVER PAYMENT, PARKING CITATION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 8/15/96 REIMBURSEMENT FOR DROP BOX, FINANCE DEPARTMENT ELECTRIC FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES, PARKS, SIGNALS, AND MERIDIANS REIMBURSEMENT FOR CITY CLERKS CONFERENCE 091296__ 24128 1,54512 1150 47138 10522 8745 87843 21000 1,208 30 9793 5000 45119 13680 50000 50500 88,292 00 1480 1040 150 5000 6283 7,01642 8960 r PAGE 6 DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF: CITY OF GRAND TERRACE SEPTEMBER 12.1996 CHECK REGISTER NO: 091296 1 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 BERNARD SIMON FINANCE DIRECTOR t` CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 8. 1996 regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the Council iambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on August 8, 196at615pm Byron R Matteson, Mayor Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem. Jim Smgley, Councilmember Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember Thomas J Schwab, City Manager John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Bernard Simon, Finance Director Patnzia Materassi, Community Development Director Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director Lt Stewart, Sheriff s Department Herman Hilkey, Councilmember John Harper, City Attorney meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Salim Elias of Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist ,ch of Grand Terrace, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Jim Smgley 2A Proclamation - Grand Terrace Applauds Breastfeedmg Week - August 1-7, 1996 Councilmember Garcia read a Proclamation proclaiming the week of August 1-7, 1996 as Breastfeedmg week in the City of Grand Terrace Mayor Matteson presented Sherri Edinger with the proclamation 128 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (Councilmember Hilkey was absent), to approve the Consent Calendar A Approve Check Register No 080896 B Ratify 08/08/96 CRA Action C Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda D Approve 07/23/96 and 07/25/96 Minutes E Bond Reductions for Tracts No 13050, 13050-5 and 13050-6 (TJ Austyn) F Approve Community Development Director and Planning Commissioner COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM #S) Council Minutes August 8, 1996 Page 3 Dick Rollins, 22797 Barton Road, reported that he received some prices that he plans to submit to Citizens Patrol and feels that we can purchase a good tree for approximately $150 00 and hopefully have the work release crew pick it up He reported that the Automobile Club of Southern California has written a letter to Cal Trans siting that those billboards are an extreme road hazard Councilmember Garcia, reported that the City Birthday Party will be held on December 12, 1996 at600pm Mayor Matteson, reported that a check restitution program that is being put on by the Community Services Officer will be held on September 10, 1996 at 7 00 a m Councilmember Singlev, stated that a new academy for Citizens Patrol will begin on August 18, 1996 sponsored by Yucaipa Citizens Patrol Mayor Matteson, stated that City Manager Schwab attended a City Manager exchange program with Australia City Manager Schwab, reported on his trip and stated that Australia is changing from a very parliamentary form of government to a traditional form of government similar to ours None None 8A Solid Waste Permitting Program/Commercial and Industrial Waste Assistant City Manager Donlevy, reported on the status of the current negotiations regarding solid waste franchising for the City of Grand Terrace and indicated that this issue will come back to Council at the next meeting 8B Provision of Water to Golden Aluminum Site at 21506 Main Street, by the City of Colton 130 MOTION BY COUNCELMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (Councilmember Hilkey was absent), to approve the provision of water to Golden Aluminum Site at 21506 Main Street, by the City of Colton 8C Request for Proposal for Air Conditioning System for Senior Center (CDBG) 131 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (Councilmember Hilkey was absent), to authorize the CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (X ) AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 SUBJECT COLLECTION AGENCY AGREEMENT FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED XX The Finance Department estimates that there is approximately $5,000 to $10,000 of delinquent receivables due to the City which has not been collected These delinquent receivables may include unpaid child care, NSF check collection, sewer charges (for which a hen or property tax assessment was not possible), parking tickets uncollectible through the DMV hold procedure, property damage charges, unpaid fines and other miscellaneous items Lewis & Associates currently provides services to many different industries and provides services to the City of San Bernardino Refuse Department and the City of Rialto Collection agencies were interviewed and Lewis and Associates was preferred for the following reasons 1) no advance fees required - 2) no minimum dollar required per account 3) no volume commitment 4) local business address 5) skip tracing capabilities The Finance Department believes it is not cost effective to continue extended efforts to work delinquent accounts due to the tracking and follow up tune required It would make more sense for specialists in delinquent account recovenes to provide a third party collection effort and, if necessary derogatory credit reporting to the credit reporting agencies Derogatory reporting items will be on an individual's credit report for seven years An absence of collection effort may encourage more people not to pay for services and fines and it would not be fair to all those who do pay for their services and fines The collection agreement would maximize the position of the City to obtain all revenues nghtfiilly due now and in the future at a reasonable cost STAFF RECOAUKENDS THAT COUNCIL 1 APPROVE COLLECTION AGREEMENT WITH LEWIS & ASSOCIATES 2 DIRECT MAYOR TO EXECUTE COLLECTION AGREEMENT CONTRACT courCELaaWaffEM#,�E Page 2 5 TRANSFER OF RIGHTS This Agreement shall be binding on any successors of the partes Neither party shall have the right to assign its interests in this Agreement to any other party, unless the prior written consent of the other party is obtained 6 TERMINATION This Agreement ma be terminated by either party by providing 30 days written notice to the other party This Agreement shall terminate automatically on June 30, 1999 7 ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written This Agreement supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties 8 AMENDMENT This Agreement may be modified or amended, if the amendment is made in writing and is signed by both parties 9 SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is mvand or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid or enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as to limited 10 WAIVER OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHT The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement I 1 APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California 12 Collection agency must abide by the Federal "Fair Debt and Collection Practices Act" and the California Robbins -Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and promises to refrain from harassment and other unethical acts in collection of the City's receivables Collection agency must provide acknowledgment letter of assignment, no later that 30 days after date assigned Collection agency must supply debtor a copy of the invoice, bill, contract, ticket, citation, if so requested by the debtor Accounts may be canceled by the City at the City's option Collection agency must furnish City with a cancellation acknowledgment for accounts that have been canceled during the month Collection Agency will be entitled to any commissions on payments received up to the date of cancellation Page 2 Lewis& Associates July 29, 1996 Mr Bernie Simon City of Grand Terrace 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, CA 92313 Dear Mr Simon: Thank you for your interest in our company. Per our previous interview enclosed please find our agency's Business Profile/Resume We hope you will find information that could recommend us as your collection agency. Should you have any questions, please call. Sincerely, Q,., �` AV Jerry PF. Hall 11 President JFH/moa Enclosure � - 4 .I I . A —1 4 . . f . N rr► 11 Ir r1 I1Tr 1 Q A ►1 Orn►i A —A n9 A^A � /71 4% 009 001 1 1 fo M\ C'11 n7cc Founded in 1987 by Dell Lewis, Lewis & Associates has expanded to become a prominent Southern California based collection services agency With our state of the art on-line computer collection management system, we effectively serve a wide spectrum of client businesses specializing in Commercial, Medical, Professional and Governmental operations. Mr. Jerry Hall Owner and President, has extensive experience in collection agency operations spanning some 35 years He formerly operated as Vice -President of this agency since 1990. Lewis & Associates is fully licensed and bonded. We are proud to hold membership in the American Collectors Association and the California Association of Collectors We abide by the codes of ethics and demanding standards that membership in these associations require NETWORKING• We are affiliated with over 4000 collection agencies, credit bureaus and retail merchant associations. We are able to refer your accounts to professional collectors nationwide. FEES Lewis & Associates does not charge a membership or placement fee. our policy is "no collection, no charge". TECHNIQUES. Our collectors emphasize telephone collecting, not the sending of numerous statements and notices. We are fully service collection agency. All services needed to effect maximum collection recovery are provided. .-N We offer In-house counseling with our personnel to help you collect more money in your office, by mail, phone, and personal interview - Free seminars on credit and collection problems - Up-to-date briefing on all new laws, rules and regulations relating to what you may or may not do to effect collection of your accounts REFERENCES Client references are provided upon request Lewis & Associates has a client base consisting of hundreds of public, private and commercial clients Recovery rates vary from client to client and are related to the type of debt assigned The national average for recovery of assigned debt to all collections agencies is less than 19%.* Lewis & Associates, since 1990, has recovery an average of 35% of all assigned accounts. This agency has a record of P . I F . ( paid in full accounts) which is over twice the national average *Source. Collector's Ink , The Journal of the California Collectors Association, Jan 1994. City Manager's Department STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE September 12, 1996 SUBJECT CITY MANAGER'S ATTENDANCE AT THE CITY MANAGERS' ANNUAL CONFERENCE (ICMA) IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ON OCTOBER 6-9, 1996. FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED XX In February of this year, I attended the League of California Cities City Managers department meeting in San Diego for the first time, rather than attendmg the Finance Officers meeting I found that the information and ideas provided were much more helpful to me as a City Manager I understand that the national ICMA conference has even greater relevance to the City Manager profession, and I am requesting that the City Council authorize the City Manager to attend the ICMA conference in Washington, D C in lieu of my attendance at the annual League of California Cities conference I will be sharing a Southwest Airline two -for -one fare with another City official to Washington, D C , so the flight cost will be $311 round-trip, and I will be staying at a modestly -priced motel, which will allow us to stay within the existing amount budgeted for travel that was approved by the City Council in June �103 V-LF;N VD111IRMI APPROVE THE CITY MANAGER'S ATTENDANCE AT THE ICMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON OCTOBER 6-9, 1996 IN WASHINGTON, D.C. TS yjm COUNCIL AG€NDA IrM #jF IT jr MEMORMDUM Community Development Department CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED Jam_ SUBJECT Sign Code Enforcement RECOMMENDATION Accept and file this report BACKGROUND The Grand Terrace City Council has provided support for the Community Development to initiate proactive temporary sign code enforcement and to abate those signs that have been placed in the public right of way This is a progress report on these issues DISCUSSION ftlanadon of Temnorary Sig_a Proaam The municipal code currently requires that business owners obtain permits for temporary signs Temporary signs include those signs that are not permanently attached, such as banners, menu signs, sandwich signs and A -frames Each business, upon payment of required fees, may hang one temporary sign at a time for up to 45 days (with the exception of gas stations which may have two temporary signs at a tune) Businesses may then use a combination of signs over a six month period For example, a business may choose to have an A -frame for 45 days, then a banner for 45 days, etc for up to the six month penod or four signs The permit may then be renewed The cost of the permit is a deposit of $50 00 (which is fully refundable so long as the conditions of the permit are met) and $10 00 per sign Current Cok Enforcement Worts. At this time, the temporary sign codes are enforced proactively Site inspections are performed weekly on Barton Road Contact is made with the business owner via telephone call and/or letter after a violation has been identified to discuss what action must be taken to clear the violation The business owner is given a deadline to remove the illegal sign, and/or pull a permit. ,signs in the Public RrPht-of R'av Those businesses whose signs are placed in the public right-of-way are given a Notice to Abate and are instructed to remove the signs immediately or obtain proper permits and place them in a legal manner Should the signs remain in the public right-of-way, city personnel will impound them These signs may be returned to the owner, but only after 22795 Barton Road - Grand Terrace, California 92313-52UOLM&2A A rM`-$ SIGN CODE ENFORCEMENT INVENTORY SITE INSPECTION PERFORMED ON 8/13/96 NAME OF BUSINESS/ ADDRESS SIGNS IN OTHER ROUT CONTACT NAME VIOLATION WORMATION VIOLATOR Blue Mountain Coffee House 22488 Barton Rd 1 A -frame sign located Held meeting, X Kathy Leogrande next to building business owner 2 Chalkboard hung on wall did not show up facing north (with attached for 8/6/96 3 30 wooden sign) mtg , prepare PC 3/4 Two banners hung on report to consider the wall variance Heritage Cleaners 22320 Barton Rd. 1 Two wooden signs (red) letter dated X 6/4/96,spoke with owner at site on 8/8/96 Dr Choo's Dental Office 22675 Barton Rd Banner will send letter GT Liquor 22493 Barton Rd. Lotto sign on pavement in will send letter X front of store Bank of America 22377 Barton Rd Banner will send letter Village Qwik Stop 22087 Barton Rd. '/ir3/4 Banners letter dated X All Yasin 6/4/96, send another letter advising that gas stations can have only two banners and must be permitted 6 BUSINESSES TOTAL 12 SIGNS F4 REPEATS Hally Ca lello, late Planner Date o ' l s% 19 IBM, No erAOJY1S lamed in prow - John :$ nDiionj 4kiaF no moo►) ��ucre� by c,s �X C1T% Community Development Department r STAFF REPORT i CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE. SEPTEMBER 12,1996 FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED X SUBJECT: City Council Representatives to the General Plan Task Force RECOMMENDATION: Appoint City Council Member LeeAnn Garcia to the position of alternate to Task Force Member Herman Hilkey Background/Discussion• At its meeting of July 25, 1996, the City Council selected four new members for the General Plan Task Force Please refer to updated General Plan Task Force roster attached At the July 25th meeting, staff suggested that in the event council members representatives wish to alter their representation that was a good time to do so However, since Council Member Smgley could not be present at that meeting said discussion did not take place Since then, Council Member LeeAnn Garcia expressed an interest to continue as representative in the Task Force She was originally the representative of the residents when the Task Force was formed, then she became the Planning Commission alternate She also worked as an official representative of the Planning Commission for a period when Commissioner Wilson was not able to attend Recently with her appointment to the City Council, her position on the Task Force became vacant and was filled by Planning Commissioner Mary Tramor Council Member Jun Singley is the current City Council alternate He understands her interest and for purposes of continuity of General Plan Task Force work, has no objection to Council Member LeeAnn Garcia being the alternate Respectfully submitted, Patnzia Materassi Community Development Director Attachment General Plan Task Force roster c \office\wpwm\wpdocs\plannmg\cc\taskforc 996 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace, California 92313-529t-fAq;gWA rrM #N Staff Report CRA Item () Council Item (xx) Date September 12, 1996 Subject Discretionary Grant Application Household Hazardous Waste No Funding Required (xx) Discussion: Under Assembly Bill 1220, the State of California is conducting a discretionary grant program for local governments to develop programs for the diversion of Household Hazardous Waste The program allows for the distribution of approximately $3 million Staff is recommending the submittal of a Grant Application in the amount of $25,000 for the development of educational materials for distribution to Grand Terrace residences to educate adults on the handling of Household Hazardous Waste The proposal is for a bi-lingual pamphlet explaining HHW, information on how to dispose of the material, and tips on reducing the accumulation of HHW The material will also include information on the location of disposal facilities The main reason for pursuing this grant is to supplement our HHW education within the City and add to the programs being implemented as part of our Household Hazardous Waste Element Fiscal Impact• No financial support required by the City Recommendations: That the City Council approve A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISCRETIONARY GRANT Attachment: Grant Application Materials COUNCIL AGENDA IT M 06"AT e � r ATTEST CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM CITY ATTORNEY STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ) I, BRENDA STANFILL, CITY CLERK of the CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk, all at the meeting of said City Council held on the 12`h day of September, 1996, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following vote AYES NOES ABSENT ABSTAIN CITY CLERK CITY OF GRAND TERRACE state of c atma APPLICATION COVER SHEET C41&rma Idepated wade Maaagwwd Bard HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISCRETIONARY GRANT CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Parhapatmg Junsdictions 22795 BARTON ROAD GRAND TERRACE, SAN BERNARDINO_ 92313 Applicant's Address City calritY Zip Code JOHN W. DONLEVY, JR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER (909) 824-6621 program Director Title Phone BERNARD SIMON FINANCE DIRECTOR (909) 824-6621 Finance Officer Trtle Phone JOHN W. DONLEVY. JR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER (909) 824-6621 Primary Contact Title Phone (909) 783-6629 Primary Contact's Fax Number and UMad Address 62nd DISTRICT Assembly District(s) ALTERNATIVES TO WASTE ContcacWs) (if applicable) Brief Project Descxiphon (1-3 sentences) 32nd DISTRICT Senate Dutrugs) Development. printing. and distribution of household hazardous waste HHW Element Img_lementation Program. Total Grant Request. $ 25,000.00 Cerdfwadm I declare, under penalty of perjury, that all inforr w&n subnd&M for the CIWMB's consideradon for allocation of gra & funds is true and accurate to the bew of ony kwowh*e and belief. City Manager's Department STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE September 12, 1996 SUBJECT AUTHORIZE STAFF TO REQUEST A CSA 38 FIRE STUDY. FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED XX Staff has been aware for some time that there is an undertaking at the County level to consolidate the two fire agencies that serve the County, those being the County Fire Department and the California Department of Forestry We have received correspondence from the County that makes it clear that as of July 1, 1998, the County Fire Department will take over all fire responsibilities in CSA 38, our fire protection district In order for the City of Grand Terrace to analyze and ensure that this is the most beneficial move for our community, we need to gather information and determine what options are available to the City of Grand Terrace for fire protection We are requesting that the City Council authorize staff to write a letter to CSA 38 requesting a study which would provide information that would be helpful in determining the best options for providing fire protection services to our residents This also affects the cities of Highland and Yucaipa, who would be partners in the study It is estimated that the cost of the study will be in the range of $25,000 to $35,000 In the event that CSA 38 will not fund the expenditure, staff will be back before the City Council to request authorization to share the cost of the study by some pro rata The move may or may not affect the level of service or cost to the City of Grand Terrace, but an analysis of the change in service delivery is warranted AUTHORIZE STAFF TO REQUEST A FIRE STUDY OF CSA 38. TS yjm couNaL AGENDA rtEm # �,T aul L Benson ,ugust 26, 1996 aae Two time frame for completion of the transition —to a locally controlled fire services anization for the County —including conclusion of the Agreement, was realistically for July 1, 1998 Consolidation and reorganization issues, to be effected prior to July 1, 1998, include the transition of the following support services to the County Fire Department County Service Area 38 staff, planning services, training and the warehouse function The exact time frames and contractual notice for the transition of the above named support services will be forthcoming The transition of the communications/dispatch services and the formal transition of fire suppression personnel affected within the Schedule "A" and "B" portions of the Agreement can be expected by the final conclusion of the Agreement in 1998 The transition of services affecting CDF Chief Officers, support and fire suppression personnel, currently provided to the County of San Bernardino by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, requires close coordination The County Fire Department will initiate the study to finalize the Fire Protection Master Plan within the next 30 days This plan will help to clarify the issues surrounding this last and final phase of consolidation of fire services for San Bernardino County Our goal, at this time, is that commencing July 1, 1998 the San Bernardino County Fire Department will be fully responsible for all areas within San Bernardino County which are encompassed by CSA 70 Of course, the State Responsibility Areas protected by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on behalf of the State of California, lying within this jurisdiction, require our mutual cooperation and attention on behalf of all County residents With our mutual concerns and responsibilities in mind, I thank you in advance for your continued cooperation and professionalism during this difficult transition Sincerely, JAMES I HLAWEK County Administrative Officer JJH lu cc Honorable Members of the Board of Supervisors Richard Sewell, County Fire Chief/Fire Warden Glen J Newman, Region Chief Gary Gilbert, Region Chief CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE RECEIVED Regular Meeting MINUTES July 8, 1996 CITY CLERK'S DEPT. The Grand Terrace Cruse Prevention Committee met for the regular meeting at the Senior Center Meeting was called to order at 6 00 PM by Chairperson, Phdomene Spisak MEMBERS PRESENT were Phdomene Spisak, Chairperson, Bitsy Miller, Vice Chairperson, JoAnn Johnson, Dottie Raborn, Robert Stewart and Dick Rollms Also present, Jackie Kiac4 new regular member being approved by City Council on July 1 lth MEMBERS ABSENT - Alternate Member, Mike Fasenmyer CITY STAFF -Tonya Nelson, Community Services Officer and John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager GUESTS PRESENT- Sergeant Ruff; San Bernardino County Sherds Dept and Lee Ann Garcia, newly appointed Councilwoman AGENDA was approved MINUTES - Meeting of June 10, 1996 were approved as presented Motion by Bitsy Miller and second by Dottie Raborn PUBLIC COMMENT - John Donlevy indicated that he would later distribute a memo to all members outlining his view of a list of responsibilities of this committee He also indicated that he would be attending the meetings on a regular basis Sgt Ruff also indicated that either he or Lt Stewart (who is replacing Lt Kyntsis in Grand Terrace) would regularly attend the meetings CORRESPONDENCE - None BUDGET - New budget, no expenditures yet Detailed accounting of expenditures for May was distributed REPORTS - A. Law Enforcement Activity report. 1 Bitsy Miller indicated that there was nothing new, but indicated the need to reassess the lugh crime areas indicated on the maps 2 Lengthy discussion on "high crime" reporting and what could go into news releases, either in local newsletters or newspapers Possibly Grand Terrace City News 3 John and Tonya will work on it and report back next meeting 4 Robert Stewart wanted report on possibility of having general area locations of individuals on parole indicated on crime map Lt Kyntsis was to look into it Sgt Ruff will follow up B. Citizen Patrol Report. - Nothing specific C. CSP Report. 1 Would like to get some of the momes now given to Chamber for use for part time help for about 2 months before Grand Terrace Days ` 2 Possibility of getting Grand Terrace Days moved to October G'QU=jUAG I RECEIVED EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE �_ITY CLERK'S DEP- CITY OF GRAND TERRACE May 21, 1996 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Gary Eldridge at 7 13 p in APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the April 16, 1996 meeting were approved with three corrections MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Eldridge, Vic Pfennighausen, Eileen Hodder, Darla Wertz, and Jim Hodder GUESTS PRESENT: John Donlevy COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: 1 The "Quake Cottage" will not be present at Grand Terrace Days 2 Being an affiliated city with Races requires a significant amount of Red Tape and additional work John proposes that we keep our status, and work with the County EOC RACES organization EQUIPMENT/FACILITY REPORT: 1 Vic sent half the hand-held transceivers to the Soldering Joint for PL tone modification 2 The diesel generator was turned on and is functioning normally 3 Rich McGee has installed the new serial output board and the system now is functional COUNCIL AGENDA f iW 40 RECEIVED EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 'ITS' CLERK'S DEPT. June 18, 1996 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Gary Eldridge at 7 10 p in APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the May 21, 1996 meeting were approved with two corrections MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Eldridge, Vic Pfennighausen, Eileen Hodder, Darla Wertz, Jim Monroe, and Jim Hodder GUESTS PRESENT: John Donlevy COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: 1 A four drawer fireproof file cabinet will be brought to building 3 and serve as the storage for the handheld transceivers 2 There was some discussion of building or purchasing a radio console The objectives would be to better organize the equipment, and provide some additional security There will be more discussion at future meetings 3 Honeywell is currently doing a security audit and building 3 will be added to that audit 4 One of the portable generators has failed and will be investigated 5 John reported that there should be an agreement with Stater's in the future and that he did not feel the committee should invest in any more emergency rations 6 A letter of resignation was received from Michelle DeVoux 7 John will see that the office supplies for building 3 are replaced NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be August 20, 1996 Respectfully submitted, James Hodder, Secretary CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Regular Meeting MINUTES July 1.1996 The meeting was called to order at 610 p in by Chairperson, Crystal Pearl MEMBERS PRESENT were Crystal Pearl, Lenore Frost, Dick Rollins and Gretchen Andrews MEMBERS ABSENT -'None CITN STAFF - Karen Gerber, Recreation Department, John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager GUESTS PRESENT - Lee Ann Garcia, Grand Terrace City Council APPROVAL OF MINUTES of meeting of June 3,was corrected to Teen/Commuruty Center RECEIVED :ITY CLERK'S DEPT The first order of business was discussion the application of Manuel Ortiz. Lenny Frost motioned to accept and approve his appointment to the Parks and Recreation Committee, Dick Rollers seconded the motion The motion was approved ACTION ITEM - A recommendation for Manuei Ortiz to serve on the Parks and Recreation Committee was made to the City Council. PARK UPDATES i Terrace Hills A- Karen and Dick to reschedule walk-through of DeBerry Park B Discussed lights in picnic area. C Discussed children's water fountmn II Pico Park A letter submitted by Mike O'Connell, President of the Grand Terrace Little League, accompanied by a large number of photographs crtmg problems in maintenance at Pico Park and the Senior Field at DeBetry Park was read and passed around The letter and photographs were given to John Donlevy for action III Tot Lot - No report DIRECTOR'S REPORT - by Karen Gerber First Concert in the Park is scheduled for 6pm, Sunday Julv 14, 1990 Classic rock'n'roll by the group Orange Colored Sky is slated to perform BOARD COMMENTS A Make a Difference was discussed once again and Lenny Frost graciously accepted the responsibility to coordinate the days activities B Members attending a meeting with City Manager, Tom Schwab, voiced frustrations with apparent unsupportive attitudes C Polling on Mentormg was discussed COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 11-ji-er- COMMTTEE REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE September 12, 1996 DATE August 15, 1996 PROPOSED ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY COUNCIL AND/OR STAFF The Parks and Recreation Committee recommends that the Council declare Saturday, October 26, 1996 as MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY in Grand Terrace in conjunction with many other cities and communities across the nation Anyone interested in participating in Make a Difference Day should contact Director of Recreation Services, Karen Gerber at (909) 824-6621 COUNCIL AGMA nm #,5Mk CONMUTTEE REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE September 12, 1996 DATE August 15, 1996 PROPOSED ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY COUNCIL AND/OR STAFF The Parks and Recreation Committee recommends that the Council accept the following applicants to the Parks and Recreation Committee, effective immediately Manuel Ortiz David Bertino COUNCIL AGE10A 11M # 5q RECEIVED CITY OF GRAND TERRACE J L 0 2 15e' APPLICATION FOR CITIZEN SERVICEITY CLERK'S DEPT COMPLETE AND SUBMIT TO CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS A MEMBER OF: f-hi-L-5 cinci me renCa-ion Ca"wi Pre - NAME: ADDRESS: s C o -2rrau C HOME PHONE: BUSINESS HONE : OCCUPATION: C _ I C� �..,_ „I_... �-/ EDUCATION. (List highest year completed and all degrees) WL'� -Ciro U ARE THERE ANY WORKDAY EVENINGS YOU COULD NOT MEET? YESX) NO ) IF SO, PLEASE LIST: WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION? WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE YOUR MAJOR QUALIFICATIONS? REFERENCES: 1. — �l dY1 T- Cr I e Prea944M 3. 11n.,.__ _ 1 /' PLEASE ATTACH A WRITTEN STATEMENT CONTAINING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU FEEL WOULD BE USEFUL TO THE CITY COUNCIL. STAFF REPORT DATE September 6, 1996 CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM M MEETING DATE: September 12, 1996 SUBJECT: Appoint regular member to the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee (Rochelle Rosenkild) Rochelle Rosenkild has submitted an application to be considered as a regular member of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee At the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee meeting on September 3, 1996, the committee voted to recommend the appointment of Rochelle Rosenkild to the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee It is the desire of the comnttee that the City Council accept their recommendations to appoint Rochelle Rosenkild as a regular member of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee with a term continuing to June 30, 1998 STAFF RECOMMENDS COUNCIL: Accept the recommendation of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee and appoint Rochelle Rosenkild to the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee as a regular member, to fill an unexpired term continuing to June 30, 1998 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM ?a CIT)' CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (X ) FUNDING REQUIRED SUBJECT RECOMMENDATION BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Community Development Department STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE September 12, 1996 NO FUNDING REQUIRED _X TPM-96-02, Tentative Parcel Map application to subdivide Parcel Map 14940 into two (2) separate parcels Approval subject to conditions of approval On July 25, 1996, the City Council approved a zone change ordinance for the subject parcel That ordinance changed the zoning of the subject parcel and surrounding parcels from C2 to CM A development agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Applicant, C-Y Development has been completed for the zone change On August 15, 1996 the Grand Terrace Planning Commission approved Tentative Parcel Map 14940 to subdivide parcel Map 1490 into two (2) separate parcels (Attachment A - Parcel Map) with conditions which include a few conditions from the development agreement. Please find attached a copy of the Planning Commission Staff Report (Attachment B - Planning Commission Report) Presently, the owner has submitted a Site and Architectural application for a new 14,000 square foot warehouse/office building just east of the Johnstone Plumbing Supplies Building on Commerce Way The owner is also in the process of signing a long term lease with Superior Pool Products, Inc of Anaheim to occupy the new facility This proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the Grand Terrace General Plan and Zoning Code Issues of dedication, access, drainage, and site easements have successfully been addressed Therefore, Staff recommends approval of Tentative Parcel Map 14940 and associated conditions of approval contained in the attached resolution (Attachment C - Resolution) Respectfully submitted, Patrizia Materassi Community Development Director Attachment A - Parcel Map No 14940 B - Planning Commission Report and its attachments dated August 15, 1996 C - Resolution PM LM lm cJwp61/ Jplannmp1cc/tpm9602 cc 22795 Barton Road - Grand Terrace, Califorma 92313-G QL A 11EM # bP %Tr Community Development Department DATE: August 15,1996 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Community Development Department SUBJECT: TPM-96-02 (Tentative Parcel Map No.14940� An application for tentative parcel map dividing one (1) parcel into two (2) separate parcels. APPLICANT: C-Y Development Company, Owner LOCATION: 22060 Commerce Way RECOMMENDATION: Approval based on Conditions of Approval Resolution (refer to Attachment A) 00000000000000000000000000000000000 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Article 19, Section 15315, Class 15 - Minor Land Division of four or fewer parcels is Categorically Exempt ZONING AND LAND USE: The proposed project is located in the CM, Commercial Manufacturing Zoning District. The zoning for the property to the east is C2, General Commercial, and to the north General Commercial located in the Barton Road Specific Plan overlay district Property to the west (Johnstone Supply) and south are zoned CM, Commercial Manufacturing (refer to Attachment - B, Zoning District Map) The General Plan land use designates the subject parcels and surrounding parcels as GC, General Commercial (refer to Attachment - C, General Plan Land Use Map) ATTACHMENT B - Planning Commission Report and attachments dated August 15, 1996 22795 Barton Road - Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295 0 (909) $z4-6621 accommodated in the future with a Lot Line Adjustment application Therefore, processing of subject map can proceed independently (please refer to Attachment D which indicates the location of flood control property) PARCEL 1 The applicant is currently planning to develop parcel 1 by constructing a 14,112 square foot commercial building to house a distribution facility for Superior Pool Products, Inc of Anaheim Parcel 1 is 91 acres (39,639 square feet) and is bounded by the existing Johnson Supply on the west, I-21 S Freeway on the North East, San Bernardino County Flood Control District channel on the North, Parcel 2 on the east, and Commerce Way on the South. The Community Development Department has been contacted by the owner's Architect who is ready to submit a Site and Architectural applications for the Distribution Center A 20 foot wide easement also owned by the San Bernardino County Flood Control District runs through the south or front portion of this parcel PARCEL 2 Parcel 2 is 78 acres (33,976 square feet) and is bounded by Parcel 1 on the west, San Bernardino County Flood Control District and Texaco Gas Station property on the North, California Skate on the east, and Commerce Way on the South. A 20 foot wide easement owned by the San Bernardino County Flood Control District also runs through the northern or near portion of this parcel. Tentative Parcel Map 14940 complies with all Site Development Standards of the Grand Ten= Zoning Code Section 18 36 040. Reviewing Agency Comments: The following responses have been received from the City' Reviewing Agencies The Building and Safety/Public Works Director's comments are included in his memorandum dated June 4,1996, refer to Attachment E. AW..8 The City Engineer's comments are included in his memorandum dated luxe 3,1996, refer to Attachment F. San Bernardino TransportationMood Control Department comments included in their letter dated June 3,1996, refer to Attachment G Riverside EUghiland Water Company comments included in their letter dated May 24, 1996, refer to Attachment K 1 6 (Condition 7 Engineering) Prior to any grading plan approval, the preliminary soils report prepared in 1989 shall be updated 7 (Condition 8 Engineering) Prior to any pavmg installation, an appropriate structural design shall be provided by the soils engineer Conditions prior to Grading: (Condition 3 Engineering) The land subdivider shall accept and properly dispose of all on and off site drainage flowing onto or through the site Cross lot drainage from Parcel 2 onto Parcel 1 will not be permitted 9 (Condition 4 Engineering) Prior to any grading, a grading plan prepared in compliance with the U B C shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval 10 (Condition S Engineering) Any storm drain connections to the existing San Bernardino County Flood Control District storm drain that crossed the site must be approved by the San Bernardino County Flood Control DistncL 11 (Condition 6 Engineermg) Driveways shall conform to S B County Standard 129 Conditions at time of development of Parcels: 12 Responsibility for maintenance of "Joint Driveway" easement shall be placed on the owner of Parcel 1 'Ilm will be a condition of approval for Site and Architectural applications on Parcel 1. 13 Compliance with all recommendations listed in the San Bernardino County Transportation/Flood Control Department letter to the City dated June 3,1996 (Attachment - G) 14. Compliance with all recommendations listed in the Riverside I-ighlaad Water Company dated June 3,1996 (Attachment - ID 15 (Condition 2 Public Works) Install one ornamental sued light per parcel. 16 (Condition 3 Public Works) Install 6" (inch) Sewer lateral from existing main north to Parcel No 2 17 (Condition 4 Public Works) Install 6' (foot) wide concrete sidewalk along frontage 18 (Condition 1 Building and Safety) Provide grading and drainage plan to comply with US C and the Grand Terrace Municipal Code 19 (Condition 3 Building and Safety) Pay all sewer assessment bonds in full. S 1 I `1 } " ~ t r y J f t 1 new applicable businesses so cumulative impacts of air emissions are mitigated or eliminated 2 All new development shall incorporate the following Transportation Control Measures (TCM) from TCM Ordinance No 147, as applicable, to reduce vehicle traps thereby reducing air pollution and improving air quality (selected TCMs are based on the potential size of new development in the subject area) Design Standards for Development. - (TCM B 1) Require bicycle parking facihties as a percentage of auto parking spaces in new development or require secured lockers. Parking racks and secured lockers at a rate of 1 per 30 parking spaces with a minimum of three bike racks, - (TCM 132) On -site pedestrian walkways and bicycle facilities to connect each building in the development to public streets, - (TCM B3) Require shower facilities for persons bicycling or walking to work. Minimum of one shower facility accessible to both men and women. Applies only to those project which generate 250 peak hour trips or CMP threshold (currently 250 peak hour trips as well), - (TCM 114) Passenger loading areas in locations close to building entrances and so as not to interfere with vehicle circulation. Applies only to new development with at least 100 parking spaces. The Loading area should be equivalent to a minimum of 5 parking - (TCM 135) Preferred parking facilities for vanpools are required and should have vertical clearance of no less than 9 feet. For new development 1-2 spaces per 100 parking stalls, and - (TCM 136) Provide transit improvements such bus pullouts, bus pads, bus shelters. Need for and nature to be defined in cooperation with Omnitrans. For new development along existing or planned routes. 28. ♦ (Condition 10 of Development Agreement - Noise) As new development in the subject area occurs, noise generation shall be evaluated for potential impacts and conditioned by design or activity limitations to reduce cumulative noise impacts to ambient noise levels. 29 ♦ (Condition 11 of Development Agreement - Transportation) All new projects shall make payment of Traffic Impact Fee whenever the fee is installed by the City, in proportion to amount of trips generated by the development The City of Grand Terrace guarantees a fee range of S 10 -$20/ per each two (2) way trip generated by the commercial and/or industrial project. 7 Attachments: B - Zoning District Map C - General Plan Land Use Map D - Flood Control Property Map E - Buildmg and Safety/Public Works comments F - City Engineer's comments G - San Bernardino Transportation/Flood Control Department comments H - Riverside Highland Water Company comments Exhibit: 1- Tentative Parcel Map PM LM Im c \wp61\. \plammmg\mapsltpm9602.pc 9 66 TMENT OF do SAFETY, .IC WORKS ) HOUSING 95 Barton Road Suite B Grand Terrace ma 92313-5295 Civic Center (909) 825-3825 (909)825-7506 RECEIVED JUN - 4 12-8 5263 MEMORANDUM TO Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director FROM: Virgil Barham, Director of Building and Safety/Public Works DATE: June 4,1996 SUBJECT: T P M. No. 14940 - 22060 Commerce Way - CX Development - Coffin The following recommendations should be considered as conditions of approval for this parcel map 1. Dedication of 4' (feet) additional right-of-way to provide a total half street right-of-way of 40' (feet). 2. Install one ornamental street light per parcel. 3. Install 6"(inch) sewer lateral from existing main North to Parcel No. 2. 4. Install 6 (foot) wide concrete sidewalk along frontage. 1. Provide grading and drainage plan to comply with the U.B.C. and the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. 2. 'Provide "will serve" letter from water agency. 3. Pay all sewer assessment bonds in full. 4. Pay all plan check fees. 5. All improvements shall be designed by persons registered and licensed to perform such work pursuant to the State of C:alifomia Business and Professions Code, which shall comply with all requirements of the U B.C. and the Grand Terrace Municipal Code, ATTACHMENT E - From the Planning Commission Rpt 8/15/96 t �..�., 1- vvuPUBIIC WORKS GROUPInu DEPARTMENT - COUN i Y SURVEYOR t cm --I, OEM vteaA 825 East TM Strast a San 89mudino, CA 92415-0835 • 1909) 387 2800 , KEN A MILLER Fax No 1909) 387 2887 Dirwor June 3,1996 File d 2-803/100 2240112 City of Grand Terrace 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, CA 92313 Attu �Pamw Materalsi Community D� Director RE: ZONE 2 - Grand Terrace Storm Drain Tentative Parcel Map No.14940 Materassi Refs i+ = a made to your letter of transmittal dated May 23, 1996, requesting the Distna's review and comments the above Tentative Parcel Map Application to Subdivide into Two Late The proposed development is located on the ,loath side of Commence Way and extends along the east side of the Riverside Freeway, m the west portion of the City of Grand Terrace In our opinion, dus proposed development u reasonably free of senors flood hazards from major flood channels and '� dra_nI at courses Howem, portwas of this site may be subject to excessive street flows and accumulated drainage firm die north and east. It is therefore recommended that a separate report be obtained from the City Engineer's Office with respect to local and onsite drainage conditiom. It w mooed that the tentative plan Shows the location of the District's 20- foot drainage easement (delineated as O.R. 6963/490) for the Grand Terrace Storm Dram. We dd not save a site plan and were thus unable to detamme the specific '-ip8d of the dcvelopmhent. Enclosed u a copy of the District`s "As BW coatruction ile No 2-803-1, Drawing umber 3 of 11 drawings) W tk actual storm dram in lFe area of tie—tcxitativee parcel map - Tho developers engineer should coordinm with the District's Construction Division prwr to finalization of the Tentative Parcel, Map as work within the District's t may not be compatible with the wasting facility The nrght-ofway nog I .. (0IL 6%3/490) reserved a perpetual easement for maintenance and construction of the storm drain. Acomfi ugly, no structure shall occupy the easement. Mo�Bcatiom of the proposed layout may be repimd. All drainap commtiow and manhole mom need to be eoofdioftd Other more specific regnirenoab may necessary at the tame of review of the devdopma t phmm Q 2S will be reguued for any encroachment onto the Flood Control District rWo-of-way, and a minimum of sic weeb Q time Should be allowed. you have any further questions or need additional mformmation please fed free to contact Dan Santo -Claire at 387- MICHAEL J FOX, Chief water Resources Division MJFjl)S4 D #" DECEIVED JUN 0 I M ATTACHMENT G - From the Planning Commission Rpt 8/15/96 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING TPM-96-02, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 14940 WHEREAS, the applicant, CY Development has applied for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 14940, dividing 1 commercial manufacturing parcel into 2 separate commercial manufacturing parcels, and WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on August 15, 1996, and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Article 19, Section 15315, Class 15 - Minor Land Division of four or fewer parcels is Categorically Exempt, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of TPM-96-02 to the City Council, and WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on September 12, 1996 regarding approval of Tentative Parcel Map 14940 NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS Section 1 Findings - The City does hereby make the following findings relative to the approval of TPM-96-02 1 That the site is physically suitable for CM, Commercial Manufacturing development. 2 That the design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage 3 That the design of the subdivision or type of uprovements are not likely to cause serious public health problems or cause threat to like and property 4 That the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvements are consistent with the General Plan 5 That the proposed subdivision, its design, density and type of development and unprovements condone to the conditions imposed by the regulation of the Development Code, and the regulations of the City of Grand Terrace ATTACHMENT C - City Council Resolution Yyt 11 (Condition 6 Engineering) Driveways shall conform to S B County Standard 129 Conditions at time of development of Parcels• 12 Responsibility for maintenance of "Joint Driveway" easement shall be placed on the owner of Parcel 1 This will be a condition of approval for Site and Architectural applications on Parcel 1 13 Compliance with all recommendations listed in the San Bernardino County Transportation/Flood Control Department letter to the City dated June 3, 1996 (Attachment - G) 14 Compliance with all recommendations listed in the Riverside Highland Water Company dated June 3, 1996 (Attachment - H) 15 (Condition 2 Public Works) Install ornamental streetlights in accordance with the master plan prepared by the developer and approved by the City 16 (Condition 3 Public Works) Install 6" (inch) Sewer lateral from existing main north to Parcel No 2 17 (Condition 4 Public Works) Install 6' (foot) wide concrete sidewalk along frontage 18 (Condition 1 Building and Safety) Provide grading and drainage plan to comply with U B C and the Grand Terrace Municipal Code 19 (Condition 3 Building and Safety) Pay all sewer assessment bonds in full 20 (Condition 4 Buildmg and Safety) Pay all plan check fees 21 (Condition 5 Building and Safety) All improvements shall be designed by person registered and licensed to perform such work pursuant to the State of California Business and Professions Code, which shall comply with all requirements of the U B C and the Grand Terrace Municipal Code 22 ♦ (Condition 1 of Development Agreement - Zoning Compliance) All future development on the subject parcels shall comply with Zoning Regulations and Building Code Requirements in effect at the time of construction 23 ♦ (Condition 2 of Development Agreement - Taxable Sales) Commercial Manufacturing uses that are wholesale instead of retail shall have at least 30% of their volume of sales taxable Wholesale businesses will be required to provide to the Community Development Department documentation showing the amount to retail tax generated each year and each year thereafter for next five (5) years of operation This condition may be reevaluated on a case by case basis by the Community Development Director Findings shall be made to justify deviation from this condition in the event deviation is desired �f-r r� �t15� s ..t — s entrances and so as not to interfere with vehicle circulation Applies only to new development with at least 100 parking spaces The Loading area should be equivalent to a mimmum of 5 parking spaces, - (TCM 135) Preferred parking facilities for vanpools are required and should have vertical clearance of no less than 9 feet For new development 1-2 spaces per 100 parking stalls, and - (TCM B6) Provide transit improvements such bus pullouts, bus pads, bus shelters Need for and nature to be defined in cooperation with Ommtrans For new development along existing or planned routes 28 ♦ (Condition 10 of Development Agreement - Noise) As new development in the subject area occurs, noise generation shall be evaluated for potential impacts and conditioned by design or activity limitations to reduce cumulative noise impacts to ambient noise levels 29 ♦ (Condition 11 of Development Agreement - Transportation) All new projects shall make payment of Traffic Impact Fee whenever the fee is installed by the City, in proportion to amount of trips generated by the development The City of Grand Terrace guarantees a fee range of $10 -$20/ per each two (2) way trip generated by the commercial and/or industrial project 30 ♦ (Condition 13 of Development Agreement - Waste Management) Prior to issuance of building permits, project waste management plans shall be provided to the Community Development Department for the records, and in order to comply with the City of Grand Terrace Source Reduction and Recycling Element, and if applicable Household Hazardous Waste Element programs PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, at a regular meeting held the 12th day of September, 1996 ATTEST City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace and of the City Council thereof Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace and of the City Council thereof ITr STAFF REPORT Community Development Department CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE- SEPTEMBER 12,1996 FUNDING REQUIRED NO FUNDING REQUIRED X SUBJECT: Planning Commission Recommendation on the Colton Billboards BILLBOARDS REGIONAL ACTION UPDATE. The recently installed billboards are offensive to most drivers and local residents Unfortunately It is very difficult to reverse billboard approval action and related contracts due to cost of reimbursement of potential billboard proceeds over time However, due to the fact that impact of billboards on the visual image of the Inland Empire is a regional issue, subregional and state agencies have been able to take some effective action 1 The I-10 Beautification Authority issued a six-month moratorium for billboards along I-10 "This ban" may affect at least five new Adams signs and seven Oakndge signs per an article in The Sun on September 4, 1996 (Attachment C), 2 Cal Trans District 8 initiated a legislative proposal to prohibit placement of billboards within freeway interchanges or within 100' of the travel way of any freeway or state highway 3 SANBAG, at its Board Meeting of September 4, 1996, voted to suspend TMEE or federal TEA and other specific funds (i a the I-10/I-215 interchange Improvement funds), as a discouragement measure for cities whose actions are detrimental to regional coordination efforts to beautify freeway corridors SANBAG voted also to support the six-month billboard moratorium and Cal Trans District 8 initiative Advertising boycotts by residents, as well as other actions by cities affected are and will continue to be fundamental to cause the development of appropriate laws and policies to regulate billboards in the future While the total prohibition may not be fair for interested parties, regulation and mitigation Is strongly encouraged for all Items that affect the aesthetics and economic development of our region Please refer to newspaper clippings and past memos forwarded to City Council and City Manager by staff for more information on billboards (Attachments B and C) BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION. At its meeting of August 15,1996, The Planning Commission unanimously approved a motion to recommend the City Council to take two -fold action. First, to do what Is possible to communicate our displeasure with current billboards to the City of Colton; and second, to take action to avoid installation of more billboards in the future Please refer to Agenda Recap (Attachment A) for a brief summary of billboard discussion and Planning Commission action. 22795 Barton Road - Grand Terrace, California 92313-50OLINMACHMA rM;p A AGENDA RECAP THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE WAS HELD ON DATE: August 15, 1996 PLACE: Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, CA TIME: 7 00 p m PRESENT: Fran Van Gelder, Vice -Chairperson Doug Wilson, Commissioner Matthew Addington, Commissioner Mary Trainor, Commissioner Gerry Ellis, Commissioner Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director Larry Mamez, Associate Planner Pat Peterson, Community Development Department Secretary ABSENT: Jimmy W Sims, Chairperson Moire Huss, Commissioner 6:20 P.M. COMNED PART I OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION - IN CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM UPSTAIRS * 6 20 - 6 55 p m Session # 1 on "The Planning Commissioner's Handbook" • The Police Power • The General Plan Commissioners were asked to read handouts provided and prepare any questions for discussion with staff Staff made a brief presentation and question and answer period followed Ill P.M. CONVENEDT AND =-' , IT VEM i • ;_i 1 PLANNING COMMISSIONBI MI OrderCall to ATTACHMENT A ACTTON A motion was made by Commissioner Huss to recommend City Council do anything possible to eliminate the current signs based on issues of public and traffic safety, and aesthetics, and also -prevent additional billboards to Colton Commissioner Ellis seconded the motion Motion carried 7-0-0-0 * Information from Commissioners Vice -chairperson Van Gelder said she strongly resents the political action committee for the Building Industry Association faxmg partisan information for the Republican Party She said she feels it is very inappropriate for them to fax such information to the Commissioners MUR c \office\wpwm\wpdocs\plannmg\mmutes\08-15-96 AR MEMORANDUM DATE. August 8, 1996 TO: City Council via City Manager FROM Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director SUBJECT: A few words regarding the billboard signs in Colton I feel I have the professional duty to share my evaluation of these billboard signs with the City Council You may utilize these materials as desired TECffiGCAL SIGN REVIEW Scale The billboard signs are too large and out of scale with • the Caltrans signs on the freeway • the freeway structure itself the cars • the surrounding fabric of the built environment Proximity and height The billboard signs are too close to the freeway, to the cars and the commuters The billboard signs are too high, unnecessarily high There is an over -concentration of billboard signs in the I-215/I-10 mterchange area, and there will be more signs and ensuing over -concentration of signs along the entire length of the I-215 from the county line to the I-10 Safety concerns The overwhelming visibility of the billboards will likely supersede the visibility of the Caltrans freeway signs This may cause drivers to read the billboard signs first instead of the directions on lanes and interchange information, this proximity thereby causing visual confusion and accidents The signs are so close that in the event of an earthquake, it is perceived they will be a safety threat tho the drivers and to the freeway structure itself Visual blight concerns What happened to the beautiful view of our local mountains? First air pollution, and now, the billboards Why must the view of the mountains be obstructed by those unsightly and intrusive signs9 t � S MEMORANDUM DATE: August 8, 1996 TO: Tom Schwab, City Manager FROM: Patnzia Materassi, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Billboard Signs in Colton (Memo 2) Information from Caltrans Outdoor Advertising Division Caltrans regulations are ministerial to regulate per the Outdoors Advertising Act The cities have the duty of reviewing setbacks, safety of the structure and height Per a Caltrans Staff Member, the Outdoors Advertising Act requires: • 500' apart along the freeway That is why signs are closer that 500' sideways • Maximum 1200 sq feet • Business activity required within 1000' of the structure • Business of industrial zone • Not to be on public nght-of-way • Per Caltrans, the Act does not address traffic safety Safety regulations are performed in a different manner So far, safety has never been applied to outdoor advertising Safety regulations pertain to accident counts, etc Adams Signs Not in Caltrans public right-of-way, although requires Caltrans approval Caltrans does not own land or the air space around the interchange area The two which were on Caltrans right-of-way were not approved The property was originally in the public right-of-way of the City of Colton until Colton "carved" their streets and leased the property to Adams so the signs could be legally approved Oakridge Signs These signs have not yet been approved by Caltrans Outdoor advertising staff at Caltrans agreed that the signs are a safety problem and says that Caltrans has no power to deny the signs per their code, only the cities and county have it He said Senator Reuben Ayala is in favor of the signs and the City of Colton too I� - s►+oai �`ueielis® beamtary wllllam J. pwq explauung why the United States launched ' cruise mnsdes into Iraq against Saddam Hussein MARK CULLUWBkmkgham (Ala) Naha 1 hers is not one thing the independent cotmsel'wouldn't do, , wouk3n't use, wouldn't try to get me to say uldn't try to make me say to 1, , r spealw* about the ' e ffom to net her to fink on the tons. She is faring alatl i after being c of fraud charges says that it's I I na to make a deal with meecutors into President Q"mton, s Whitewatar land deal. Joe� g�m!el� W R. � '-L-�► >!Mw EDITORIALS: The Sun's Views Billbogi-MmOrdt6d. urr' '.j rs relief ■ Delaying construction will give cities and counties tlrm to work out a solution to signs that arejarring public sensibilities. A six-month moratorium on new billboards sprouting up along the Guthrie interchange wa at least offer a brief respite from the m( ing, eyesore cropping up along the free- way But it also offers city and county officials a chance to resolve the mess that has been fes- tering in the public cousciousness since the first larger -than -life signs went up in July The non -binding moratorium was voted in unanimoulsly by city and county officials sit- ting on the Interstate 10 Corridor Beautifica- tion Authority The ban will not negate any permits oT contracts already signed by Colton or the county, but the authority hopes cities and counties, as well as the billboard compa- nies, will go along with the delay in putting up any more billboards along Interstate 10 and parts of Interstate 15 The ban immediately affects at least five In vie, over over is wise no new signs planned by Adams Advertising and seven by Oakridge Corp The first half -dozen signs put up by Adams in July have met with an escalating outcry from motorists and citi- zens Members of the authority also agreed Cal - trans should check the safety of the signs al- ready up Last week, Caltrans workers cut down, at Adams' expense, one of the signs built illegally on county flood control land. We hope the billboard companies will abide by the moratorium and note the sign of the tunes Residents don't want or need any more obtrusive billboards marring the view and distracting traffic. In the meantime, officials should take the lead in pushing Caltrans legislation to prolnbit billboards within 100 feet of freeways. Stopping the proliferation of billboards towering along county roadways can only make a positive statement It will go a long way toward improving the region's image and self- esteem Ands decides not to take same road of the furor brewing down the road restrictions Redlands prohibits billboards ize billboards, the city of Redlands and allows freeway signs up to a maximum of to embark on a similar trail 1 120 square feet The city's sign code review committee has denied Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom a request to erect an L'800-square-foot sign advertising the park in exchange for something far smaller Pharaoh's is finding that bigger isn't al- ways better The park earlier was required to scale down its pharaoh statues from 50 feet to 35 feet And the planning commission rejected the park's;bid to install a 50-foot-tall Statue of Liberty Now, its promotional sign looks to meet a similar fate Pharaoh's wants an electronic reader Both the electronic reader board portion of Pharaoh's proposed sign and the surface area of a controversial billboard erected recently in Colton cover about 700 square feet Redlands is right not to let things go too far Allowing Pharaoh's to erect an excessively large sign could open the door to other outlan- dish requests "The question is how wide do we want to open the Pandora's box," said cou William Cunningham "I would W ATTAC that you look down the road to tht vour actinnc " l,iearly the Democrats ar have decided to fight one ano America would be better off% across-the-board tax cut or "t Is this strategy smart for t clearly I wol es Charles omy is Colson pm�to f the (i0 strateg kest car The i Clinton x ly, if no e eally sp whoP omles a other e as free difference between thepartie the only issue, voters can be e the horse that has brought the End of storrIt needn't be more so than abortion — are a the parties, yet the GOP leade sues as if they were cancer To my mind, this strategy L ardly and stupid. Yes, Clinton has presided o provides plenty of material coi not ensure victory Why? Becai the midst of a great paradox R cans enjoy relative material co according to polls I've seen, be on the wrong track. They worn effects ofpopular culture, illeg We are, in short, back at tlu tion, posed in the Old Testame root of Aristotle's definition of we hve? Here is where the deb. The GOP should ask this quest] public policies, which seem acc al leveactually polluted the c, Abortion intersects many o is, in fact, at the heart of our cu GOP has allowed the opposltioi as a matter ofindividual choice choice was created by the Supr observers believe,pn the errands of the sexual revo Lion has been a debacle. It has I Promised freedom— for womei it greatly aided men who desire family responsibilities. A majority ofAmencans be rent abortion policies are unaa ble is not minor A recent Taira shows that 52 percent of Ameril banning abortion in all instanct rape, incest, and when the life o danger (these categories compr abortions) Only 13 percent, according t abortion at any stage in pregnar ly our current policy I submit that most members many other Americans, would a spread acceptance of abortion u for life in general — an attitude ficial to the maintenance of a ci% might also understand that the, sale also set the stake for the pr mdnneln the _A --I F — - st mol UMENT C to me 4 „r►,e Billboard: County official's tie to sign company rases concerns Continued from Al Jerry Eaves said Eaves apparently acting in Kelly s absence Friday, provided a letter signed by Kelly and dated March 9, 1994, stating that Kelly eliminated his status as an Oak - ridge stockholder effective Jan 1, 1994 Although it was unclear whether Kelly participated in discussions with Oakridge pre- ceding the contract, a review of his finance disclosure statements at the Count Auditor and Con- troller's office shows that he/ dined with Oakridge owner Wil- liam "Shep ' McCook twice in 1992 at a cost of about $100 on the county's tab Both times he listed "bill- boards' or "advertising" as the purpose of the meeting Kelly s financial disclosure statements for 1992 through 1996 were not complete Entire years, including files for 1994 and 1995, were missing Assistant Auditor/Controller- Recorder Robert Calderon could not explain the absent files Fri- day According to Eaves, as an as- sistant administrator of the gen- eral service group, Kelly had no right to bill the meals to the coun- ty because his discussion with Oakridge wasn't public business "It doesn't sound to me on the face of it to be a legitimate ex- pense ' Eaves said "(Kelly) might have met with (McCook) as the former real estate services manager " Among other positions, Kelly served as the county's director of real estate services from January 1988 to July 1991 Six of 11 billboards by Adams Advertising of Tustin went up at the I-10/215 interchange last month Two signs by Adams Adver- tising were dismantled by Cal- t tl bee th proved his billboards, Oakridge owner McCook sent each of the five supervisors a set of Bacarrat crystal drinking glasses valued at about $150, according to records kept by the County Clerk As for Kelly county depart- ment heads involved in Oakridge negotiations said that the assis- tant administrator never pressur- ed or persuaded them to approve the billboard contract raps orews recen y "%& a ey were constructed in �te ght- "Mr McCook wrote a letter of of -way / r(p bow¢ownsequest to the county In 1992 and use W#Aclose tat that's how it started," said Ken sat tit OZopertyjJ 'Miller, director of County Trans- 6bUnW.,A,4 portation acid Flood Control L Seven Oakridge signs were 'Tim Kellypeverpleyed a role " expected to go up within the next Supervisor Barbara Riordan, three months, bttg's';iliibgAWsm I when told of Kelly's involvement roved b a ou of county in Oakri a Corp said it raises a it would be a mistake " Riordan said she would ask County Counsel Alan Marks to re- vieW the matter and provide a le- gal opinion Marks said he had not been contacted by Riordan as of Fri- day afternoon But he said the state Political Reform Act generally prohibits public officials from participating in or attempting to influence a de- cision in which they have a Man- cial interest, i Marks said he'could not com- ment on whether Kelly's situation violates conflietwof-interest laws because his dice tics not looked into it yet - ' "You have to look at the facts and you have to look at the law," f and city off elik Ft'i `,Could de- y concern about conflicts of inter- he said la construct io Lpir 4east six � est, although Kelly never con- rptpth& x,da� "� tacted her about the billboard Unless Kelly participated ein the decision -marring n County supervisors appproved ountyOakrisupervisorsp proposal before the board vote¢ on it there is no obvious conflict of in - terest, said Ruth Holton, exec - the contract 1994, but it took another two years for "The only person I spoke to prat director of a fair political practices group called California Caltrans and Colton to give prop- was Ken Miller, because it was hL er permits for the signs' place- item" on the board agendty she According to Eaves, Kelly ment and construction Colton coursed members OK'd said ,�, lamed inclusion of his Oak - Oak - Eaveg said be learned tlts fs+ * stock n county economic to permits for the Oakridgd bill- boards July 18 against the advice first time Thursday high( thai:,, nteee documents after his `Kelly was a stockholder iR'Qs] 'ti ¢ivestm U as 4 secretary's of the city's planning commission. A letter from Supervisor Eaves ridge J - tin `� When i&aves"asked ll,"eilt •, ^w allegedly convinced officials to about it, Kelly told the sn�, approve tho s}glis state lstst min- ute Ihs \ that he dimp#0 himsel holdings twoeaks ago, abt4ii't>�'` before the t� IMINAI.`DEt=E%ISE 3 Oakridge has4onated about a vo ap- $27,000 to county supervisors' campaign 111nds during the past prove the billboards in 1994 Y } "When the,gotmtlr'stastfrd'td r EL & KASSEL three years. During the 1994 holiday sea- negotiate with 0"111 ;thought he should, no Z "bey in-'F n i Atty. at Uw son, A few months after they ap+ t volved,a Laves said "He thong 8844455 fii-,L S vN — gtrr Ao19 9 C. error "His secretary just earned 1 over by mistake," Eaves said Above Kelly's signature thi report reads "I certify under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of California that thq foregoing is true and correct " In related events Thursday Dennis Hansberger, a candidat( for the 3rd Supervisorial District said he would ask for a grand Iur to investigate possible conflicts o interest by county officials During his 30-year caree with the county, Kelly has serve( in the public works, law and )us tics, and human resources agen cies In January 1988 he was pro moted to director of Real Estate Services In 1991, he moved on t( his current position with Of county's general services grow f which oversees purchasing, th, registrar of voters and vehiel- services, among other depart ments Sun Staff Writer Cassia WOW con tributed to this report. QUALITY PARALEGAL SERVICE A Chnstjan Legal Service WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL CIVIL MATTERS EWcOm • Dkwm • Low Saks Call Toda I-M207 Aft" ie SwAw m Billboard 9-.2 9.9a contract in doubt ® Company Installing billboards along the 1-10/ 215 interchange was not legally Incorporated when the contract was signed, prompting some to say the deal might not be binding By CASSIE MACDUFF AND LYNN ANDERSON Sun Staff Waters A billboard company whose incorporation in Nevada was re- voked four years ago got it re- instated Tuesday afternoon hours after county officials were told their contract with the com- pany might be invalid Oakridge Corp , owned by William "Shep" McCook of New- port Beach, filed for incorpora- tion in Nevada in 1991 but failed to supply a list of corporate ofil- cers and has been void since 1992, Nevada officials said shortly after noon Tuesday On Tuesday morning, supervi- sorial candidate Dennis Hansberger asked the Board of Supervisors to investigate wheth- er its contract with Oakndge to lease flood -control property sur- rounding the Guthrie inter change for seven billboards was with a corporation that didn't le- gally exist Shortly after noon, the Neva- da secretary of state's office ven- Red that Oakridge had no legal incorporation By 4 p in , the same office said McCook had just I: $50 to expedite reinstating lus firm's incorporation under a new name, Oakridge Group Corp McCook listed himself as the company's president, secretary and treasurer Hansberger said the 11th- hour action doesn't alter his con- cern "My question is, do they have a binding contract now?" Hansberger said "I think the county takes the position (that) they don't have a contract. The onus, I think, is on the tenant (Oakridge) " i The oversight might provide a loophole in the contract, Hansberger said "Maybe we don't have to have all those signs at the inter- change," he said McCook said he was surprised by the news of Oakridge's lapsed See BILLBOARMA2 T7 e 0 1 01111 The Rev Jess Democratic ( Due ByJOuN KIE Gannett News CHICAG( ary Rodham delegates t them like a Elizabeth Dc at the Repub But neith scared deer lights, as she prime -time Some supervisors got contributions from billboard firm the Press Enterprise San Bernardino County supervi- sors received nearly $27,000 in gontributions from a billboard company both before and after they approved the company's plan to put up seven signs at Interstates 215 and 10, a newspaper reported Sunday , First District Supervisor Marsha Turoci received the most, $14,342, from Oakridge Corp, including $5,000 in free advertising, The San Bernardino County Sun reported Jerry Eaves, the 5th District supervisor, received $8,300, and 3rd District Supervisor Barbara Riordan and 4th District Supervi- sor Larry Walker received smaller amounts of money, according to The Sun Second District Supervisor Jon Mickels apparently did not get any money from Oakridge The donations were given be- tween 1993 and this March, placing them both before and after the board's 4-1 decision in November 1994 to lease the land to Oakridge, the newspaper reported The project, approved by a pre- vious Colton City Council, had to be approved by the Board of Supervi- sors because some of the land the seven billboards are to go on is county flood control land Another advertising company, Adams Advertising Inc won ap- proval in an out of court settlement with the Colton City Council for 11 billboards at the same place near the Guthrie Interchange Several of those billboards, some measuring 864 square feet, already are sitting on orange posts between interchange connectors The billboards have evoked complaints from motorists "What on earth are those huge monstrosities for?" said Richard Weismeyer, a Riverside man who used to live in Colton "They're an affront to drivers the way they hit you in the face as you drive by " 10/ The San Beinardino County Sun SUNDAY August 25 1996 Here are contributions to four county supervisors linked to Oakridge Corp Alihough under different names most contributions came from two address as both used by owner William S McCook his businesses and employees Alfred Manlnf Oakrldpe /Wwr" Corp MGA Assoc W tss William S McCook Arcturus Outdoor Advertising Co, Inc. wdw m S McCook Arcturus Adveft llift McCook Outdoor Advertising William S McCook United Outdoor Advadl*V United Outdoor Advsrtlokip WANarn S McCook $1,000 1000 1,000 fr00 6,000 280 896 1,000 1,000 1 000 1,000 89e TOTAL Mae! 13 INS March 13,1996 March 13,1990 March 4,1ON Feb A 199$ load epece Feb 2,190 Sept. 8, low Feb 13.199S Feb 13,100 Feb 13, 1995 Sept. 911094 Aug. A 1990 114M2 TWO DI NN= Witham S McCook I 600 Aug 14, 1993 TOTAL ISM William 8 McCook 500 June 0,19M ArctunisAdveAiefnp 1s0 Sept. 14,105 Witham S McCook 1.000 .bane 7. I"s United OutdoorAdvertiskip 500 May 11,1004 William S McCook 200 July 19,1994 TOTAL 2450 1= Shop McCook 11800 Sept 22,190 for Las Vepee trip, William S McCook 3,000 May 18 1996 Bill McCook of San Juan Capistrano William S McCook a father 2700, 1904 William S McCook 2,800 1094 TOTAL •,fl00 GRAND TOTAL IA,tlt DONATOR AMOUNT DATE MONEY { DONATED WAS DONATED „ce San BemarWa County Repbtrn of VoWs SUN GRAPHICS Billboards: Finn funded supervisors Continued from Al that billboard company 'I ve known Shep for at least 10 years, but I didn t associate Oakridge with him Walker said '1 knew he was Putting up bill boards but didn t know they were the Oakridge signs ' Walker said campaign contri buttons don t always guarantee a favorable vote "Lots of people give me con- tributions but it doesn t mean that they 11 get their way he said Money doesn't dictate my vote Most of the Oakridge contrib utes to Turoci came during her hotly contested Primary race this spring against Apple Valley Councilwoman Kathy Davis Tu- roci narrowly won that electron Riordan received $500 from McCook in 1993 Billboard companies, includ Ing Kunz Outdoor and Eller Me dia turn up fairly often on county supervisors' campaign finance re cords But McCook and his va rious billboard enterprises show up most often on the records at the San Bernardino County Reg istrar of Voters Eighteen billboards owned by two companies have approval to go up near the 1 215/10 inter change within the next three months Eleven of those billboards are owned by Adams Advertising Inc of Tustin and were approved by the Colton City Council as a result of a lawsuit settled out of court In 1993 Some residents and motorists contend the signs could pose a danger to commuters since they would hang over some highway lanes Opponents citing the in stallion last month of six bill boards owned by Adams Adver tising say the signs will make the area unsightly County supervisors in fact, have blamed public outrage over the billboards on what they call Adams 'illegal' and "egregious signs 'Billboards and beauty are not synonymous; Riordan said in a recent interview Adams billboards are too big too large, not what I would characterize as normal 'The Oakridge billboards are different they are located in bet ter locations Riordan said The board of supervisors on Nov 8 1994 approved leasing land to Oakridge to install nine billboards near I-215/10 Oakridge needed the board s approval because McCook wanted to locate the signs on county flood control land Under the contract Oakridge had a year to obtain permits and approval from other aggencies in eluding Colton and Caltrans rl'he state had to approve the bill boards because of their proximity to the freeway County supervisors were gen erous in giving Oakridge enough time to get that done extending the company s contract three times — on Aug 1, 1995 Dec 12, 1995 and June I Caltrans finally granted per mits in June for seven of the nine billboards that Oakridge wanted to put up That left Colton as the final hurdle The city staff and planning commission this summer recom mended that the council deny the permits Then Eaves stepped in In a July 15 letter to the coun ell Eaves wrote that Oakridge had "worked diligently to comply with Caltrans and hasdeveloped a successful and mutually bene facial project Eaves promised the financial ly troubled city about $36 000 a year half the county s proceeds from the contract with Oakridge 'I wanted you to know our intentions wtich reflect the con tinued cooperative relationships with your community and look to your approval for this project Eaves wrote The letter arrived at the city July 16, the day council members were to vote on the issue Eaves' letter had an impact according to at least one council member A split vote gave Oak ridge what it wanted Colton council members on Wednesday told angry protesters to talk to the board ofsupervisors about the Oakridge signs But su pervisors say the decision was up to Colton 'if Colton rescinds approval of the Oakridge signs and re quests that the county undo the lease, then look we'd look into it as a courtesy Walker said Eaves had the same message at a recent meeting of the San Bernardino Associated Govern ments "If you want to sue sue Colton " he said At the same meeting Eaves seemed to suggest he had definite opinions about the aesthetics of billboards I have a different view on billboards, the supervisor said 'but I won t get into whether they re basically more beautiful than dying ugly eucalyptus trees ' Sun staff writer Casale MeaDuff eon tributsd to this story Q " -J f b BZ 1 INLAND EMPIRE Feedback invites readers to offer their views on topics in the news and wues in their local commit nitres Callers are asked to keep their remarks in good taste Read ers should remember that the cam ments reflect callers opinions and are not necusaraly factual While Feedback accepts com ments on any subject this week we re especially interested in corn ments on this question Wiser eheelat be /ewe Meet the OoNew hMMseda phis up at the Interstate lobtee- ehMe 215 tstenheiisoT Call The Sun at (909) 884 2311 and leave your comments on a re corded line Or you may comment via email to 77teSBSunw is net cam cam Please make sure you mention your city ■ DlILLOGARDi DIBOUSrllt! I am one of the founders CABS (Cat wens Against Billboard Stupidi ty) and I find the billboards unse ceptable and totally disgusting They are hurting the property va lues of everyone in Colton and they re hurting the reputation and image that Colton was trying 7so hard to project We re looking into a lot of avenues of getting these billboards down every thing from drafting an ordinance against them for Colton and the county of San Bernardino and questions of easements with the California aqueducts We re mak ing great headway and we oppre- caste everyone s input To give your input call (909) 793-0029 ■ S @IEMPOERARr I cannot believe the billboards bother these people that much Instead of worrying about the billboards why don t they put that much of fort into getting rid of the gangs drug users graffiti and topless dancers' These billboards cannot hurt you lake some of these other problems can A billboard can t shoot you offer your kids drugs give your kid a can of paint or dance for you in the nude If you are really concerned about our city this is where it Is I can t imagine people like this to die turbed by these signs Think straight people' Help where the help is needed Signs or no signs I have more important things to worry about Csltew ■ 1111NJtIW What are we going to do about King Jerry a Bill board Jungle in Colton? It s out of control' 8u Bernardino ■ No Et@ DEAL 1 don t see what the big deal 1s on the Colton bill boards For heaven s sake as soon as the gang members get &hold of their spray paint and their little territorial markings they 11 blend right In with the rest of the scenery so no big deal San Bernardino ■ PWMGHMMM May Jerry Feves the Colton City Council and the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors spend eter nity staring at offensive bill boards as punishment for Inflict Ing them on the public Ban Bernardino ■ PICT1111E THM if Jerry Eaves and the Colton City Council are not responsible does that make them irresponsible? Instead of putting ads on the billboards put their pictures up there San Bernardino of rnsi m cowntopirunti. The billboards must be removed The citizens of Colton are fed up with outside Interest groups cam ing here to use our front yard as a means of lining their greedy pockets with the profits gener ated by polluting our visuals Colton City Council members and any individuals who are run ning for office should publicly disclose any financial contribu lions made to their political cam paigns by Adam s Advertising and the Oakridge company so we know who is really behind all of this Colton ■ ADVattsE MNMa We just called Adams Advertising and talked to someone there and quoted the same statement that is quoted by Sharon Sanchez in Voice of the People We will boy colt every single Product adver Used on those billboards These billboards have to be removed especially before the graffiti van dale get to them which will make advertising of gangs even more pronounced than It already is in FEEDBACK Billboards gang up at the 1-10and 12151nterchanllecontinue todraw canmentsto Feedback. this area Higblam ■ YET A UM Those who are on the CABS (Citizens Against Bill board Stupidity) board you guys have too much time on your hands Please getalife San Bernardino ■ NEW NAME FOR Comfit: Car doff By The Sea is both a romantic and defining name for a Southern California community just north of San Diego Colton can now tie- ilne itself by changing Its name to Colton Under The Billboarde state to negotiate the contract for the billboards built In Colton There are certainly federal state or county environmental laws that would prohibit those bill boards from remaining and which would disqualiry any contracts San Bernardino ■ STOP THE PROTESTa I just made the interchange from the 10 Freeway to the 215 Freeway and I an driving down the road and what do 1 see but a bunch of peo- pie out there with signs picketing distracting traffic How can you bunch of people out there des- i tracting traffic like that? They to out there with signs that may Stop the Billboards They want to stop advertisement and what they re holding up In their hands are advertlsemental What a dis- traction for motorists' I an lucky to be alive RIal4} ■ M1111N @MINI The billboards that are up at the Guthrie Inter change are unacceptablS ugly dangerous and I d liketlo see them come down In facto d like to see a ban on all billboard signs in Colton I Capra .w to 0111 It- 1 5 .r ■ The Colton City Council tells 100 billboard protesters to take their complaints to county supervisors By LrNN ANDERSON Sun Staff Writer COLTON — At least 100 peo- ple who crowded the City Council chambers to protest Colton s new freeway billboards on Tuesday were told to take their complaints to the county Board of Supervi- ENVIRONMENT sors "Some people say we're wash- ing our hands of this," said Mayor George Fulp, reporting the coun- cil's decision after a half-hour of debate in a closed session "If we didn't care, we would have come out in two minutes and made the same decision," he said At issue are 18 billboards to be built at the Guthrie Inter- change ofInterstates 10 and 215 within the next three months Six signs were put up on I-215 by Ad- ams Advertising in July, sparking protests by people living as far away as Hemet Amidst cheers of "tear 'ern down," Councilwoman Deirdre Bennett requested that the coun- cil consider emergency action to rescind its contract with Oak - ridge Corp to put up seven more billboards along the two free- ways "I think this deserves immedi- ate attention," she said But after the closed session, Fulp announced that the council had decided the matter was out of its hands The city issues the busi- ness permits for the signs, but they are being put up on county flood control property The county Board of Supervi- sors would have to decide wheth- er to rescind permission to build them there, Fulp said For more than an hour, the council heard speakers demand that the council rescind its con- B111teards tract for more signs with Oak ridge Corp "I'm a longtime resident o the valley and I think the bill boards are detrimental to the en tire area," said Clint Rees of Col ton"We don't trust you," he tolc the council "I'm tired of lining other peo ple's Pockets by polluting oui space,' said Armando Cepeda 39, of Colton Jerry Guthrie, who has orga See BILLBOARDSIB: Continued from B1 nized billboard protests, said he was embarrassed by the signs COLTON BILLBOARD! "I'm ashamed," said Guthrie, The addition of seven billboards 40, of Grand Terrace "In River- owned Oakrklge Corp will make side County, people refer to Col- a total of 18 signboards in Colton ton as the city with the bill- boards" n'' 1"t N 7 215 Others expressed safety con- i4 , t cerns "You will have someone xiiF+ die there," said Jim Ott, a Colton planning commissioner Ott also said that the San Ber- nardino Associated Governments is considering a motion to deny 10 Colton I-10 landscaping funds be- cause the city, in approving the billboards, went against an A6 N-. agreement to beautify the area Claudia S Ross, 47, of Grand t7 11 40; :ko Terrace urged the council to take J< t� the high road in the controversy of r " ' O Adams "I would hope you would be Advertising i men and women of honor and , �3 �� - Inc courage If you are, you cant let the Oakridge signs go upClakr - •Possible Maiiy of the protesters wore �r.w 4 Corp isre Corp igns T-shirts specially made for the r occasion On the back was trio of billboards On top of one, two vul- SUN GRAPHICS tureslurked One sign read "Welcome to Colton, billboard capital of the world " Another said "Colton, stupidity,—stupidity,-stupidityy." mocking the sign that reads "Col- ton, location, location, location " The third said "Colton, the HUB city —huge, ugly billboards " The Son Bernardino County Sun SATURDAY. August 17,1996 1i111ooe[�: InuedhornAl wards," he said, "but I won't nto whether they're basically a beautiful than ugly, dying ,lyptus trees " 4any county residents were aged in 1991 when trimmers hired to cut away eucalyp- rees that obscured billboards g 1 10 in the Fontana area +nti billboard sentiment has iLed again in the past month, n the first of of 11 signs Ld by Adams Advertising Inc t up at the 215/10 inter- ,ge olton officials In 1993 gave ms approval to erect the , alter settling a lawsuit filed ie billboard company Adams had claimed that Wun ell members violated the Brown Act by voting In a closed session to revoke city permits fbr the bill. Some residents believe theE billboards will damage the coua- ty's image Including those owned by Ad- ams and Oakridge, a total of 18 signs are slated to rise at the Guthrie Interchange by mid -fall, according to figures provided by Caltrans "My wife and I were seriously considering selling our house and moving away," said Jerry Guth rie, a Colton resident He has distributed fliers and will stage a billboard lightest to - laved a day In Colton When the proposal from Irk+ ridge to erect another roun of billboards came before the Col- ton City Council last month, the city Planning Commission and city staff had already recom- mended against granting the per- mits The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, including Eaves, had approved the Oak Ridge request on Nov 8, I M The County Department of Transportation and Flood Con trol was to receive $72,000 a year from Oakridge Corp before Eaves decided to split the lease payments with Colton, said Jim Ott, a Colton planning commis- sioner HUBOARDA: A TIMELINE ie billboards springing up ongfreeways through Cotton ive been in the works for more anfive years Here'sa reline I Aprll 1, lssi. Colton Plan- ngCommission approves con- tional use permltsforAdams ivertising Inc I Aag.1,1M Cotton City 3uncil asks Planning Commis - on to reconalder I S*pL24,19f11.Planning :)mmission upholds previous icision to grant permits slow. 19,1"L City Council jars appeal, revokes permits. Jams Advertisingfiles suit ,ainst Colton claimingthatthe ty violated an open meetings w and certain civil rights. I RUV IMdk Colton and Ad- ns Advertiaing Inc settle a dle- ite but not without certain con - Mons. I Jsigr 3,1Maf' A settlement ,reement between Adams and e city is authorized despite ob. ctions from some council embers. Agreement allows Ad ams to build 10 billboards and pay the city $160.000 per year (Celtrans records show 11 will be erected ) ■ Nov. 32,1M1 Adams ap- plies for outdoor advertising par- mitsfrom Caltrans In Sacramen- to, but Is denied because the Outdoor Advertising Act prohib- Its billboards In punk; right of way ' ■ JmselM Cetftnsra]stls application by 0akridge Corp.fur nine signs on the basis of zoning Issues. ■ Nov. 46329 cSonBernardi no County Board of Supervisom approves nine signs by Oakridge on county Flood Control Distttet land 31 ■ ti @n%J r1MAdsmvAns Caltrans epprdval afterColoon losses public right of way, In et fact making tt private ■ Mill isle, Cattransap- proves six Oakridge bfllbowds, a JnaMM&Csltreinstlp- proves a seventh Oakridge olgn ■ JOY M isM The first Ad- ams sign goes up along 1215 Two posts amismoved by Cal - trans crews because they are too close to the freeway ■ Jadly 11, "" Colton ap- proves nine Oakridge signs after recelvingeI tterfromSuparvl- sorJerry Eaves endonungthe company and promisingthe city $36,000 annually ■ Ate. 7, "N Members of San Bernardino Associated Gov- ernment calithe signsan eye• sons and considers action ■ Asig.8, ION Caltrans or- ders Adams to move a sign at Fairway Drive In Colton because ltlstooclosetoapower line Ad- ams has until Aug. 30 to remove Me sign or Caltrans will cut It down r�farMllA n�erAtlfeelandAlle�ix�Y��i .tM"p111bcatda�iliaaoirlrritRtea. ,� a"iMttfawsDr010o8111 is P � kI Iat10n 1fIaRrKouldl6oLalRtw 41N- � bosr0oWtOln 100Wofeft49- My Colton c,ocision on "There was nothing on the to appeared on the billboards ble for Colton until the county cut this deal," Ott said "It's ludicrous to trade billboards 00 r�a batch of disgusting Colton will use its portion to offset property assessments that some residents are receiving to Rind the San Timoteo Flood Con- trol Project But thesavings — about $57 a year per affected resident — aren't worth having the eyesores In Colton, Ott said is so Insignificant iand to use it as -six thousand an excuse to put up signs is ludi crous," he said So far, ads for Colton's Rede- velopment Department, a charity ,golfp)apsic aKtheOlyrnpicihave Loma Linda University Chil- dren's Hospital will take out seve- ral ads with Adams Advertising to publicize child safety, said Au- gustus Cheatham, vice president of public affairs and marketing for the hospital "It s either us or the adult en tertainmeet shops " he said "If we all decide to boycott the signs, flne, but if only the good guys leave and the bad guys move in, I don't see the solution ' Caltrans officials removed two Adams Advertising sign posts Thursday because they were too close to power lines A third will be removed for the same reason unless Adams re- moves it by Aug 30 stick up through the freeway due to safety issues; said Al Hud Bens, Caltrans deputy district di rector "We don't Inspect the signs (before they go up) so we don it know their adequacy Since the signs appeared in July, Caltrans District Director Stan Lislewicz has proposed state legislation that would ban signs within 100 feet of freeways But that doesn't help frus trated residents and city officials "We re still discussing plans to fight the Oakridge issue, but I feel like Colton is in a real Catch 22,' Ott said If we don t do something about the billboards we'll lose future Rinds At this point, 1 don t think the wo 000 from the county was a "We are opposed to signs that good trade-off" Council Takes Advantage of Billboard Rhetoric by Mark Guq*md Grand Terrace City ofliculs last week Gook a swipe at the local proliferation of billboards and in the process delivered a rd - o the neighboring city of Colton. on I 11W allowed seven new bill- boards to be erected akmg the 10 Free- way within its city mmints in recent months and has made contractual commitments to allow the construction of 11 more lhat &4Vment has spurred protest t=r,W,= from some local wins are an un- attractive nursance "We've all been following the saga of the bril1rac ds in the city of Coition and we all look at these things and wonder what wq scan do about them," said Mayor Fro Ten Dan Buchanan. - the answer is there isn't a whole lot any of ds ideally can do shalt them be- cause may are these. The one ding 1 can do is 1 can make it known io any advertisers thpt like to advertise on those billboards I will not patronize them," Buchanan said "I will not utilize then goods or services and I can contact those people that are ad- vertising on thou billboards and let them know the reason why is because I find the placement of the advertising objec- tronable and maybe tfanyone else wanted to do something like that, I don't know, maybe collectively that would make an impact." The meat would be to drive the billboard company's out of business, Buchanan suggested. "If company's can't sell space on these billboards because people don't want to be associated with that kind of eyesore maybe it will have some impact on there configuration or whether or not they want to stay there." The billboard issue is contributing to Cotton's image problem, Buchanan sad. "Cotton's bees woodermg whether or not they should come up with a new city slogan," Buchanan said "They're cur - ready known as the Hub City and they think that's kind of outdated. "Now they don't need to change any - flung," Buchanan quipped, "because they can just make HUB an acronym for huge ugly billboards and remain the Hub City " Councilman Jim Singley, the city's representative on SANBAG (the San Bernardino County Association ofGov- ernmeatsj said that "the city of Colton in an effort to work their way out of then financial condition has made a deal with the HUB people to put up more bill- boards." Smgley sand a move is afoot among several local cities to take legal action against Cohon to force the removal of the billboards. He said it is not likely that the seven already erected signs can be removed but that the legal effort might prevent the construction of the 11 addi- tional ones Neither Buchanan nor Singley made any mention concerning a boycott of the advertisers on the billboard that sits on Grand Terrace_'s stretch of the I-21 S Freeway GT S-1s-94 COLTON BILLBOARDS: ADDITIONS ALONG I-215, I-10 Eyesores to some; $$ signs to others LacNux COLT ey're big, they're or ge an t y're worth more th ;160,000 a ear to the city Delp## the omic boon some mbto ay the 11 bill- boards being erected near inter - states 215 and 10 are enormous eyesores' "The�'re huge, painted that Rustoleum red and a lot are jammed linto that one little area south of Interstate 10," com- plained Grand Terrace resident Dan Glozer, who passes the signs between San Bernardino and Grand Terrace on his way to work daily Colton Councilwoman De- irdre Bennett said she has been s ped with complaints since t ullboards began taking snape late last week She agrees with the callers and plans to ask Caltrans to relo- cate the worst offenders "We're trying to improve the aesthetics of our communityy," Bennett said "I don't know if lin- ing our tlreeways with billboards is a visual enhancement " Bob Adams of Adams Adver- tising Inc, which owns the bill- boards, declined to comment Former Colton City Manager Jerry Young approved the signs In a 1993 agreement with Adams Advertising that allows the com- pany to build 11 double -sided billboards along freeways In ex- change, Adams promised to drop a lawsuit the company filed against Colton and three council members after its billboards were rejected mOimnvears As part ofolton provides land oards and Adams payually for eacT�� signt will grow 5 percent and again attar each five-year period Colton also reaps a one-time payment of $160,000 this year and gets to use one billboard In 1993, council members were divided on their approval of Young's action, which he took without waiting for their vote Neighboring cities also opposed more billboards on I-10, but for- mer Colton Mayor Frank Gon- zales had said his city needed to make money S.B., Riverside counties to get new trial judges ■ Gov 1 Pete Wllson signs an The measure, Assembly Bill Assembly bill authorizing 1818, was the result o f a n agreement reached by the gover- newJurists, the first in nearly nor and legislative leaders just Not much has changed Colton has an $8 8 million debt to consid- er Mayor George Fulp said the signs are not worth the money, but breaking the contract means facing a lengthy legal battle with Adams .But we will see if we can't get those things colored to fit the background, to blend m," Fulp said The most complained about sign sits on the busy Washington Street overpass, where it extends over the road Michael Varvil, 47, is a former outdoor advertising state inspec- tor who believes many signs ille- gally encroach on street airspace or sit within the highway right -of way 'Every single sign is in viola - See SIGNSM2 f h a T tl w ei bi fa CIE cl le Ir fe er ci Fi Ditching? No 14ows.........U.4 Bridge „_ p2 By CABt1E liIIMACACDutf Southland - _U Horoscope - „ N Sun Political Editor Nation,„,„A4, E Family „ W Wow -----A@,• Movie Marquee San Bernardino County Opinion— - A7 „ 03 joined four local cities Tuesday in Weather AS Television tightening restrictions on youths Comics " 17 and younger caught loitering Local 81-4 Fashion OE during school hours RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA REGARDING BILLBOARD SIGNS ALONG FREEWAY I-215 AND I-10 WHEREAS, the recently installed billboards are intrusive to most drivers and area residents, and WHEREAS, it is very difficult to reverse billboard approval action and related contracts due to cost of reimbursement of potential billboard proceeds over time, and WHEREAS, regional actions have been taken as follows 1 The I-10 Beautification Authority issued a six-month moratorium for billboards along I- 10 "This ban" may affect at least five new Adams signs and seven Oakndge signs per an article in The Sun on September 4, 1996 (Attachment C), 2 Cal Trans District 8 initiated a legislative proposal to prohibit placement of billboards within freeway interchanges or within 100' of the travel way of any freeway or state highway 3 SANBAG, at its Board Meeting of September 4, 1996, voted to suspend TMEE or federal TEA and other specific funds (i a the I-10/1-215 interchange improvement funds), as a discouragement measure for cities whose actions are detrimental to regional coordination efforts to beautify freeway corridors SANBAG voted also to support the six-month billboard moratorium and Cal Trans Distract 8 initiative WHEREAS, advertisement boycotts by residents and other actions by cities affected are and will continue to be fundamental to cause the development of appropriate laws and policies to regulate billboards in the future, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the City of Grand Terrace Planning Commission, the billboard signs recently installed are not consistent with the City General Plan and with our Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the City General Plan. "Scenic resources should be protected from harmful impacts and maintained as community assets" (General Plan Aesthetic Resources, V-8), and "The City will establish a formal liaison with adjacent Jurisdictions, i e Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and the City of San Bernardino and Colton for the purpose of evaluating the effects of each jurisdiction land use planning activities on contiguous areas (General Plan Land Use Policies, VI-4)", and WHEREAS, pursuant to the City's Site and Architectural Review criteria the Planning Commission is empowered to • "Ensure that the location and configuration of structures are visually harmonious with their sites and surrounding sites and structures, that they do not interfere with neighbors' privacy that they do not unnecessarily block scenic views from other structures and/or public areas, and be in scale with the townscape and natural landscape of the area, ATTACHMENT D WHEREAS, the billboard signs are too close to the freeway, to the cars and the commuters The billboard signs are too high, unnecessarily high There is an over -concentration of billboard signs in the I-215/I-10 interchange area, and there will be more signs and ensuing over -concentration of signs along the entire length of the I-215 from the county line to the I-10 According to the Sun Newspaper there are 42 more billboard permits pending to go up on county roads, and WHEREAS, the overwhelming visibility of the billboards will likely supersede the visibility of the Caltrans freeway signs This may cause drivers to read the billboard signs fast instead of the directions on lanes and interchange information, this proximity thereby causing visual confusion and accidents The signs are so close that in the event of an earthquake, it is perceived they will be a safety threat tho the drivers and to the freeway structure itself, and WHEREAS, the billboards are unsightly and obstruct the view of the mountains They create a stigma of visual blight; and WHEREAS, the billboard signs give our freeways a typical highway look found in any highway in the state It eliminates any efforts to create community identity It does not add class, value or convey the uniqueness of the area The billboards are detrimental to the image of the City and the region The City of Grand Terrace code strives for discrete presence and attractiveness much similar to the sign codes of Santa Barbara, Pasadena, Claremont and Beverly Hills The City's goal is not to promote a Las Vegas sign environment, and WHEREAS, the San Bernardino Association of Governments "(SANBAG) and its member agencies have expended or programmed more than $6 million within the I-10 corridor beautification over the past six years in an attempt to enhance the county's image for prospective businesses, residents and tourists, as well as to enhance its aesthetic qualities" (SANBAG/staff report to the administrative committee, August 14, 1996), and WHEREAS, approximately $2,900,000 out of the $6 million was allocated for billboard removal with overall policy that the master plan shall establish policies to phase out and prohibit off -site advertising (billboards) within the corridor One of the purposes of this policy was to increase the economic value and area capacity to draw businesses, home buyers, tourists and others to the district It was found that economic activity will increase as a result of unproved attractiveness of the corridor, a corridor with few freeway signs and no off -site advertising signs The County of San Bernardino and City of Colton are members of the Corridor Beautification Authority which developed the master plan WHEREAS, the billboards ultimately will negatively affect economic development of the region. Good companies, like Hewlett Packard, ESRI and others, would not like to move to a place with a visual blight stigma Obviously, to a business, location is everything - business needs to feel comfortable, and even proud, of their location The location should augment their efforts to market themselves, rather then force the business to market themselves in spite of it Visual blight causes a negative multiplier effect on business in the long term Finally, communities which care for the way they look have proven to be more prosperous in sustaining economic growth, and I, Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, held on the 12th day of September, 1996, by the following vote AYES NOES. ABSENT: ABSTAIN. City Clerk Approved as to form City Attorney c J /plannmg/cc/bilboard res