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09/24/1998 J CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 24. 1998 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on September 24, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tern Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Jim Singley, Councilmember Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember Tom Schwab, City Manager John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Bernard Simon, Finance Director Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director Virgil Barham, Building & Safety Director John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: Lt. Pete Ortiz, Sheriffs Department The meeting was opened with invocation by Dr. Paul Reed, Terrace Crest Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jim Singley. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Dr. Herbert Fischer, Superintendent of Schools - Colton Joint Unified School District Dr. Herbert Fischer, Superintendent of Colton Joint Unified School District, gave an update on the progress of the districts facilities, class size reduction is complete in grades kindergarten through third. He reported on the property acquisition on the southeast corner of Barton Road and Reche Canyon for the third comprehensive high school to be built in the district. He reported that there is a new principal at Terrace Hills Middle School, John Convoy. He stated that the State reported that they have had a 38% reduction in school crime, which was the largest reduction in the county. His expressed his discouragement with 50% of the school crimes dealing with substance abuse. The Colton Joint Unified School went to the Board of Education and discussed ways to be more aggressive in order to provide a drug free work and school place for the children and employees. Penny was brought to the district, a chocolate lab, she has the capability to go into a parking lot and to discover a can of beer in a cooler in the trunk of a car. All parents that have a secondary child in the district were informed that Penny, Bandit, and Onyx would be coming to district, however, they will have no interaction with the students. Their purpose is to search classrooms and P.E. lockers for illegal substances, ammunition and firearms once they have been vacated. He thanked the Council for the partnership that they have with the Colton Joint Unified School District and stated how much he appreciates the working relationship with Council and staff. Council Minutes September 24, 1998 Page 2 Councilmember Garcia, questioned whether there is a government day. Dr. Fischer, responded that they do. Citv Manaeer Schwab, stated that government day primarily involved City Staff. He reported that Grand Terrace will be the lead on that project and requested that the Council let him know if they are interested in being involved in the next government day. Councilmember Garcia, questioned if the new high school would be a technology magnet school. Dr. Fischer,'responded that the new high school will have the latest technology available to the students and staff. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-98-121 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar items: 3A. Approval of Check Register No. 092498 3B. Ratify 09-24-98 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of Emergency Operations Plan PUBLIC CONE I[ENT Dick Rollins, 22797 Barton Road, requested staff to explain proposition 9 and questioned why the City has taken opposition to it in item 8A under New Business. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Emergency Operations Committee a. Appoint Committee Member (Souter) CC-98-122 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to Appoint Robert Souter as a regular member of the Emergency Operations Committee with a term continuing to June 30, 2002. b. Minutes of August 3, 1998 CC-98-123 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the August 3, 1998 minutes of the Emergency Operations Committee. Council Minutes September 24, 1998 Page 3 2. Crime Prevention Committee a. Appoint Alternate Committee Member (Neeb) CC-98-124 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Lewis Neeb as an alternate member of the Crime Prevention Committee with a term continuing to June 30, 2002. b. Minutes of August 10, 1998 CC-98-125 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the August 10, 1998 minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee. 3. Park and Recreation Committee a. Minutes of July 6, 1998 and August 3, 1998 CC-98-126 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the July 6, 1998 and August 3, 1998 minutes of the Park and Recreation Committee. 5B. Council Reports Mavor Matteson, stated that the job that the street sweeper is doing is not satisfactory and requested that Assistant City Manager Donlevy respond. Assistant Citv Manager Donlew, responded that he has been working with R.F. Dickson regarding different issues. He stated that if the issues are not resolved he will put them on notice pursuant to the contract. Mavor Matteson, questioned when the annual volunteer appreciation picnic will be held. Citv Manager Schwab, responded that the picnic will be held on October 17, 1998 at the Grand Terrace Senior Center. Mavor Pro Tem Buchanan, reported that the annual Friends of the Library Booksale will be held on September 25 and 26, 1998. He also reported that the annual Tour de Terrace will be held on Sunday, October 4, 1998;which will begin at Richard Rollins park at 8:00 a.m. He gave an update on the fire consolidation efforts. LAFCO will hear this matter on October 14, 1998, it is hoped that they-will adopt a resolution approving the formation of.the East Valley Fire Protection District. If it is approved, an election should be held" in June of 1999. The County Fire District is suggesting that an Environmental Impact Study needs to be done. He will report the outcome of that meeting. He stated that he has an engagement that he needs to attend and will miss the remainder of the meeting. Councilmember Garcia, reported that the 20th Anniversary Committee has designated a Council Minutes September 24, 1998 Page 4 banner project for their efforts to go towards. There still is time to become an official 20th Anniversary Sponsor, there are eight official sponsors to date. Anyone who is interested should contact the City Clerk's Department. She requested input on having a time capsule for the City. She expressed her satisfaction with the new Chamber newsletter. Councilmember Sinalev, encouraged everyone to attend the Friends of the Library Booksale. He reported that SANBAG dismissed the company that was managing the route 30 project, however, this will not delay the project. Councilmember Hilkev, thanked Dick Rollins for the dedicated work that he gives to the City of Grand Terrace. Councilmember Sinalev, commended the company that is doing the slurry seal project in the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A. Resolution Approving DU98-03; Expansion Moratorium Until Resolution of Sewer and Water Issues for the Triangle of Properties Approximately 12 Acres Bordered by the Riverside Canal on the West, Main Street on the South and the Union Pacific Railroad Right of Way on the East (Parcel Numbers 277-061-57, 277-061-59, 277-061-60 and 277-071-16) with Street Addresses of 21496 Main Street, 21506 Main Street and 21516 Main Street, Grand Terrace Communitv and Economic Development Director Materassi, stated that this is a policy to put the property owners on notice regarding Health and Safety Standards essential to the development of these properties. Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Jim Cunnineham, 1672 Euclid Ave, Upland, stated that he is representing HCI, Inc. He read a letter to the Council and submitted it to the City Clerk. He stated that HCI, Inc. strongly opposes the proposed resolution and requested that the City Council not approve the resolution. Bruce Cash, President of United Strategies Inc., stated that he was speaking on behalf of American Modular Structures, Inc. He thanked City Staff for their tireless efforts in working with legitimate property owners who are seeking to resolve these serious issues. He stated that they are in opposition to the Resolution at this current time and requested that Council delay taking action on this item until after the first of next year. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. Mavor Matteson, questioned Community and.Economic Development director Materassi whether she was opposed to the delay of this item. Council Minutes September 24, 1998 Page 5 Community and Economic Development Director Materassi, responded that this is a policy and does not hold the property owners to do anything. Citv_ Attornev Harper, stated that this resolution is a statement-of the general intent of the City and the City Council that future applications for expansion will have to address the issues. No options will be precluded by adopting this resolution it is simply a statement of the City's position on these issues today. Councilmember Sinelev, questioned whether postponing this item will have an adverse effect on the City. Citv Attornev Harper, responded that as of today these are issues that will need to be addressed for any future expansion. Councilmember Sinelev, feels that this item may be premature. Citv Attornev Harper, stated that he feels Community and Economic Development Director Materassi is asking whether the Council feels that these issues need to be addressed. Brush Cash, stated that American Modular is in the process of negotiating for a piece of property and feels that this resolution will impede this process. Mr: Cunnineham, requested that the language be changed in the resolution so that it does not appear to be binding. CC-98-129 - MOTION BY COUNCELMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR -MATTESON, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN WAS ABSENT), affirming the following standards as Policy for expansion of the triangle of properties approximately 12 acres bordered by the Riverside Canal on the west, Main Street on the South and the Union Pacific Railroad right of way on the east (parcel numbers 277-061-57, 277-061-59, 277-061-60 and 277-071-16) with street addresses of 21496 Main Street, 21506 Main Street and 21516 Main Street, Grand Terrace: 1. Recordation of all four water easements. 2. Receipt of a "will serve" letter from the City of Colton for water supply to these properties. 3. Submittal and approval of plans for two fire hydrants to the City of Colton Utility Plans Examiner - one to serve the Golden Aluminum property and one to serve the American modular property at 21506 Main and 21516 Main respectively. 4. The proper connection of 21516 Main Street (American Modular property) and 21496 Main Street (Mid-Cal Express owned by Hood Communications, Inc.) To the public waste system with submittal of plans and applicable fees to the City of Grand Terrace. 5. City strongly recommends the property owners come together and jointly Council Minutes September 24, 1998 Page 6 submit an infrastructure Specific Plan for water and sewer. This way costs can be shared for a water and sewer main to serve the area. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8A. Resolution Opposing State Proposition 9 (Electric Utility Proposition) CC-98-128 MOTION BY COUNCELMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCELMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN WAS ABSENT), to approve a Resolution Opposing the 1998 Electric Utility Proposition. CLOSED SESSION - None ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:40 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 8, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. CITY CLERK of.the Cfty`bf Grand M Terrace 7a 71Z _ mmbik of the City oaf Grand Terrace