05/11/2000 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 11.2000
A regular meeting of the City Council of'the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the Council
Chambers,Grand Terrace Civic Center,22795 Barton Road,Grand Terrace,California,on May 11,
2000, at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron Matteson,Mayor
Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tern
Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Don Larkin, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
Bernie Simon,Finance Director
Virgil Barham,Building&Safety Director
John Harper, City Attorney
Lt. Rick Carr, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilmember Lee Ann Garcia, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Herman Hilkey.
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP 5:00 P.M.
1. Economic Development Strategy Workshop
The City Council held a workshop to discuss Economic Development Strategies.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY WORKSHOP.
The Community and Economic Development Director, Patrizia Materassi presented the
report of past accomplishments and future steps,-including six findings/reasons why
businesses are not already in Grand Terrace. One of the new messages was "cities need to
collaborate to compete". The six findings/reasons are as follows: 1)Most small and medium
sized retailers require at minimum of 30,000 to 35,000 ADT. 2) Retailers and high tech
industries desire to locate where there are business clusters of their own kind, in upscale
areas. 3)Too little population of a significant income level in the surrounding trade area. 4)
Large retailers demand excellent access,ready infrastructure,and visibility.High tech firms
and other manufacturers desire access and need state of the art infrastructure. 5) Lack of
population density and job base in the immediate vicinity of our commercial corridor. 6)
Proactive and sustainable economic intervention is missing.
Council Member Garcia said that four years ago there was no mention of economic
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development and that we have grown leaps and bounds. She is very pleased and commended
staff for a job well done. Council Member Larkin also commended staff for compiling such
a report; and Mayor Pro tem Buchanan was pleased the report incorporated the impacts of
the North/South Transportation Corridor. All members are very concerned with the potential
negative impacts of the North/South Transportation Corridor.
Mayor Pro tem Buchanan stated that our Economic Development Strategy needs to be
flexible and take into consideration regional transportation and other development impacts.
Economic development initiative is necessary. "We can no longer wait for businesses to
come." The strategy needs to consider both increasing retail tax revenue and quality of life;
we cannot forget standards.
Commerce Way: Council Member Hilkey raised the issue of a new ramp connecting the
commercial/industrial area to the I-215 freeway. Director stated that unless major lobbying
efforts are organized, chances of building a freeway connection which does not meet
CalTrans standards is nearly nil. No further direction was received on this subject.
Retail Recruitment Professionals(EDS): Responding to Director's request,three members
of the City Council, Mayor Pro tem Buchanan and Council Members Garcia and Larkin,
were conceptually in favor of hiring retail recruitment professionals to conduct a retail gap
analysis to further focus our market niche, and aid staff in the actual recruitment of new
businesses. Council Member Larkin stressed that the radius of the trade area to be studied
be encompassing so that a real destination center can be created. Mayor Matteson
recommended priority be given to develop sites such as the NE corner of Barton at Mount
Vernon.
Fast Food Restaurants will be considered per BRSP guidelines provided projects meet all
city development standards including landscaping, parking, architecture style, etc.
Land Purchase to help the creation of our city center: Council Member Garcia
mentioned this is a top priority. Council Member Larkin thinks it is a good idea,and Pro tem
Mayor Buchanan stated that if EDS's retail gap analysis finds that a city center is the way to
go, he will then be ready for such an investment.
Potential Gas Station at the SW corner of Barton Rd.at Mt.Vernon:The City Manager,
Tom Schwab, requested preliminary input from the CC in relation to a possible gas station
proposal which may require BRSP amendments and variances. He stated the corner parcel
is very small and difficult to develop. Although Council Members would like a different use
for the site, they are willing to consider BRSP amendments to assist the site develop.
Council Member Garcia stated she would prefer a bicycle staging area for this site.
Recommendations for that particular station varied from "ensure high standards" to the
specific style of architecture. Council Member Larkin stated that he is not pleased with the
architecture of the building at the NW corner. Council Member Hilkey recommended staff
consider enhancements to the architecture of that particular building to better reflect the plan;
and that proposed station should reflect the plan architecture as well.
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ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP 7:00 P.M.,
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
ITEMS TO DELETE -None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Proclamation -Water Awareness Month, May 2000
Mayor Pro Tern Buchanan read a proclamation proclaiming May 2000 as"Water Awareness
Month"in the City of Grand Terrace and Mayor Matteson presented it to Rich Haubert from
Riverside Highland Water Company.
Maryetta Ferre', Principal, Terrace View Elementary School, indicated that Riverside
Highland Water Company participates in the Adopt-A-School Program and has adopted
Terrace View Elementary School; and in conjunction with Water Awareness Month, they
held a Water Awareness Poster contest titled"Only Nature Can Make Water-Don't Waste
It"for grades K-6. She introduced all of the winners and they displayed their plaques and
posters.
2B. North/South Corridor Presentation
James Henderson,Riverside County Transportation Commission,gave a presentation on the
Riverside Integrated Project, which may include the possibility of a North/South Corridor
between Riverside County and San Bernardino County. He indicated that they are working
with SANBAG and that there seems to be support for significant existing arterial
improvements that will blend into the environment. It is their hope that this project be a joint
effort of funding from multiple funding sources.
2C. Tobacco Study Update
Gwenn Norton Perry, Behavioral Health Institute, California State University San
Bernardino,gave an update on the Tobacco Study that they have been conducting within the
City of Grand Terrace with the use of Proposition 99 Grant Funding. She presented statistics
on the Youth Purchase survey and indicated that a brochure will be available with all of the
findings of the study that was conducted in the community.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2000-66 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCII.MEMBER
GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar items:
3A. Approval of Check Register No. C0009
3B. Ratify 05-11-00 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
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3D. Approval of 04-27-00 Minutes
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
a. Appoint Committee Member(Tinsley)
CC-2000-67 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Barbara Tinsley to the
Historical and Cultural Activities Committee to fill an unexpired term continuing to
June 30, 2002.
2. Emergency Operations Committee
a. Appoint Committee Member(Reagan)
CC-2000-68 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Peggy Reagan to the Emergency Operations
Committee to fill an unexpired term continuing to June 30, 2000.
5B. Council Reports
Mavor Matteson,reported that the mail boxes that were in front of Mail Mart on Mt.Vernon
Avenue have been moved and are now located in front of the Smart Time Foods Store on the
corner of Canal and Barton Road. He reported that he attended the Blue Ribbon event with
City Manager Schwab that was hosted by the Sheriff's Department.
Mavor Pro Tern Buchanan, reported that he attended the Annual Art Show hosted by the
Historical and Cultural Activities Committee which always has a great display of creative
talent of the community. He reported that the following are hot issues of transportation:The
possibility of a North/South Corridor from Riverside County to San Bernardino County
which Grand Terrace and SANBAG are taking an active role in monitoring, SANBAG's
annual budget is coming up for review, the Alameda Corridor Project and the Governor's
Transportation Plan.
Councilmember Garcia,reported that there will be a legislative Day in Sacramento where the
League Division can come together and discuss issues with legislators on May 22 and 23.
Sales Tax is a big item of discussion. The East Valley Coalition will have a presentation at
their May 31,2000 meeting on the North/South Corridor and all councilmembers are invited
to attended. She reported that on June 6,2000 RCTC will decide what route the North/South
Corridor will be. She stated that with the goods movement it appears that in the future
freeways will be used for trucks and arterial routes will be used for vehicle travel. She
reported that she also attended the Annual Art Show hosted by the Historical and Cultural
Activities Committee and that past committee member Viola Gratson was in attendance. She
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felt as though the information that was given on the Tobacco Study would be helpful for our
Community Services Officer,Tanya Cahill. She attended the American Heart Association
Hearts of Our Cities Gala along with Mayor Byron Matteson, Councilmember Don Larkin
and City Manager Tom Schwab. She reported that through the efforts of delegates from
Riverside and San Bernardino Counties SCAG will go back to the State for more realistic
numbers with regard to the Regional Housing Needs Assessments.
Councilmember Hilkev, questioned whether the cable company will be required to run
commercial quality cable in the commercially zoned areas.
City Manaaer Schwab, indicated that he would need to review the franchise and that he
would report back to him.
Councilmember Hilkev, reported that he met with Steve Peter from the Chamber of
Commerce,John Donlevy,Assistant City Manager and Brenda Stanfill,City Clerk to discuss
the possibility of the Chamber allowing the City to use a portion of their newsletter for City
information and independent programs going on throughout the community. Steve Peter
will bring a proposal to the Council at a later date. He commended the Historical and
Cultural Activities Committee on a great Art Show. He expressed his concern with the
maintenance of the Civic Center. He requested Staff to look into the possibility of hiring a
janitorial service to maintain the restrooms.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace,California,Amending the Grand Terrace
Municipal Code by Adding Procedures for the Cost Recovery of Law Enforcement
and Municipal Services at Large Parties, Gatherings, Events or Loud and Unruly
Assemblages on Private Property.
Assistant Citv Manaaer Donlevv, indicated that staff is recommending the adoption of an
Ordinance which will add procedures for the cost recovery of law enforcement and municipal
services at large parties, gatherings, events or loud and unruly assemblages on private
property. This ordinance will shift the burden of costs for the response of public safety and
municipal personnel to the private parties responsible. By shifting the responsibility for such
services to the private persons for causing such disturbances, the general taxpaying public
will be protected.
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public.
Dave Hitchcock,General Manager,California Skate, apologized for the recent incident that
occurred due to the party that was scheduled to take place at their business. He stated that
he was unaware of the type of events that were planned at this event and that it was canceled
once he was made aware of the situation. He expressed his concern with being billed for the
services of the Sheriff's Department and City Staff due to the fact that the event didn't
actually happen, however, he stated that he does support the Ordinance.
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Mayor Matteson returned discussion to the Council.
CC-2000-69 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN,CARRIED 5-0,to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City of
Grand Terrace,California,Amending the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by Adding
Procedures for the Cost Recovery of Law Enforcement and Municipal Services at
Large Parties, Gatherings, Events or Loud and Unruly Assemblages on Private
Property with the removal of the word minor in Section 8.34.030 Paragraph two
where it states: "The costs of such special security assignment may include costs of
personnel, equipment, contractual costs, minor damages to City property and/or
injuries to City or Sheriff personnel."
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
NEW BUSINESS -None
CLOSED SESSION
9A. Personnel
Mayor Matteson announced that the Council met in closed session to discuss Personnel
Issues and that there was no reportable action taken.
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:53 p.m.,until the,next CRA/City Council
Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 25, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City�f Grand Terrace
MAMOR of the Ci of rand Terrace _ _