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01/09/1992CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 9, 1992 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 January 9, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tem Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember Ronald Christianson, Councilmember Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director Brenda Stanfill, Deputy City Clerk John Harper, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer ABSENT• None The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Salim Elias, Azure Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by r Councilmember Carlstrom. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:03 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:1.0 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Matteson announced that Council went into Closed Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation. City Manager Schwab reported that Closed Session involved discussion of the investment fraud case against Institutional Treasury Management, and its President, Steven Wymer. He stated that the City of Grand Terrace's initial principal investment with ITM of $500,000, funds which were invested in March of 1988 and had increased to approximately $700,000, is among the $100 million dollars that is unaccounted for in ITM assets. He commented that the agencies involved in the case have scheduled a meeting for January 14, 1992 to determine the feasibility of enacting a single, joint lawsuit against the company. He indicated, however, that based on Staff's Loss Allocations, all funds, with the exception of the Park Fund, have sufficient balances to cover the potential 11 Council Minutes - 01/09/92 Page 2 loss. He expressed optimism that the City will recover its investment through the Security Investor Protection Corporation. ITEMS TO DELETE 3F. Refuse Exem tion (Bo d) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Christianson presented a Proclamation declaring January 15, 1992 as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day." CONSENT CALENDAR CC-92-01 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 122691 & 010992 B. RATIFY 01/09/92 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 12/12/91 MINUTES E. SOLICITING PERMIT (NOBLE - SAHARA DRINKING WATER) PUBLIC COMMENT Barbara Pfennighausen, 22111 Ladera, Grand Terrace; wished Council a Happy New Year and expressed optimism regarding the outcome of the investment fraud case. She requested that Council present a report on the progress of the gymnasium project. Bob Kretzmeier, 22186 Emerald St., Grand Terrace; requested that the City of Grand Terrace assist in the funding of a plaque, which will be located in the Grand Terrace Branch of the San Bernardino County Library, in memory of 11-year old resident, Kevin Wilburn, who died on November 16, 1991. He commented that he has gathered $250 in private donations and requested that the City match that amount, adding that he wishes to have the plaque installed in the library by March 1, 1992. Elsa Ingalls, President, Chamber of Commerce; reported that the Economic Development Committee is working with the City Staff to develop a sign Ordinance and announced that the Committee meets the first Friday of every month at 7:30 a.m, at Terrace Village RV Park. She remarked that the Chamber is meeting with the Presidents of the Lions Club and the Women's Club to develop the Chamber Calendar. She announced that on Thursday, January 16, 1992 the Chamber will hold its monthly networking breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall, stating that the Chamber is seeking sponsors and businesses to make 5-minute presentations on their businesses at the breakfast. She added that Council Minutes - 01/09/92 Page 3 L.A. Cellular is hosting their third annual Legislative Mixer on January 16, 1992, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. She remarked further that the Town and Country Center will have their Grand Opening on January 18, 1992 from 10:00 a.m, to 1:00 p.m. and commented that the Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. She congratulated Mr. Hardesty on his efforts regarding the development of the Center and complimented the Town and Country Center's recently opened restaurant, The Food Connection. She announced that the Chamber is holding its first organized membership recruitment drive beginning on January 28, 1992. She mentioned further that the Chamber will hold its $10,000 Extravaganza on March 20, 1992 and commented that the tickets are on sale at the Chamber. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical & Cultural Committee (a) Minutes of 12/2/91 CC-92-03 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Historical & Cultural Committee Minutes of December 2, 1991. 2. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 11/18/91 CC-92-04 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of November 18, 1991. 3. Emergency Operations Committee (a) Minutes of 7/15/91, 9/16/91, and 10/21/91 CC-92-05 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Emergency Operations Committee Minutes of July 15, 1991, September 16, 1991, and October 21, 1991. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, read a letter from a Grand Terrace resident that compliments the work of the Citizens Patrol. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, commented that the former Grand Terrace City Manager, Seth Armstead, sent his regards for the Holiday season. He reported graffiti on the wall at Sprouse -Reitz and suggested that the City offer to remove the graffiti. He indicated that the street lights in front of the Community Center and directly across the street on Barton Road are faulty. He congratulated the Council Minutes - 01/09/92 Page 4 new businesses in the area and encouraged the public to support the local merchants. He mentioned a phone call the City received from Warren Cokes from Stater Bros. regarding the anti -litter law and questioned Assistant City Manager Anstine as to whether Mr. Anstine had been able to inform the satellite store regarding the litter law. Assistant City Manager Anstine, reported that he contacted the satellite store to advise them of the contents of the City Ordinance that relates to the distribution of leaflets on car windshields. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, expressed concern regarding the rundown condition of the Stater Bros. store in the City and queried the City Attorney as to the status of the billboard matter. City Attorney Harper, indicated that the billboard case is still in the judicial system. He remarked that OMG, the billboard company, dismissed their former litigation Council, but he added that the new legal Council has a more cooperative attitude toward resolving the situation. Mayor Pro Tem Grant_, referred to a letter the City received from a citizen regarding traffic crossing the Grand Terrace parcel on Westwood in the Reche Canyon area and queried City Engineer Kicak about the resolution of the matter. Cit Engineer Kicak, responded that he discussed the situation with Jon Hutton of Colton, adding that Colton has placed a barricade at that location. He remarked that he advised the property owner that action needs to be taken to resolve the situation but commented that Coast Construction needs to maintain access to the parcel. He stated, however, that the parcel in question is private property and indicated that the owner is responsible for precluding general access to the area, indicating that a gate should be placed at the site. He surmised that once grading for the subdivision begins, the matter will be resolved. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, questioned the status of the Botz Dots that are to be installed- in the vicinity of Grand Terrace Elementary School. Assistant City Manager Anstine, indicated that the contractor completed the striping but temporarily postponed the installation of the Dots to meet another obligation. He reassured Council that the Dots should be installed within a week. Councilmember Hilkey, inquired as to the status of the repair or replacement of the amplifier in the Council Chambers. il [I] Council Minutes - 01/09/92 Page 5 Assistant Cit Manager Anstine, responded that several cables in the system a sorted out ut were replaced. He indicated his opinion that the microphones are fully operational. Councilmember Hilkey, questioned the status of the Cal -trans issue. Cit Manager Schwab, reported that he has been negotiating with Cal -trans to schedule a meeting but added that it is too soon to meet with the Real Properties division to determine the fate of Grand Terrace Elementary School. He reiterated his concern that the school re -location issue be resolved promptly to avoid problems in the future. Councilmember Hilkey, inquired regarding the Comcast matter. City_ Manager_ Schwab, remarked that he has met with Comcast regarding their obligations under the existing Franchise Agreement. He indicated that he will meet with the new Comcast District Manager during the week of January 20, 1992 to ascertain the equipment deficiencies in the Grand Terrace area. He expressed his belief that the Agreement does not meet the City's needs in terms of programming and personnel and added that he will negotiate to obtain updated equipment and a better sound system. He also mentioned his concept to develop a program at the High School with classes to train students in audiovisual production. He stated that he will bring the issue back to Council within one month. Councilmember Hilke , emphasized that the original cable Franchise Agreement with Te eprompter stipulated that the company form a non-profit Foundation, which was to be funded through an annual $10,000 fee that was to be given to the City. He indicated that the City has never received those funds. Councilmember Christianson, announced that the Chamber is accepting applications for contestants for the Miss Grand Terrace and Junior Miss Grand Terrace Pageants and added that the deadline is February 7, 1992. He explained that contestants for the Junior Miss Grand Terrace Pagaent range in age from 11-14 and Miss Grand Terrace contestants range in age from 16-22. He stated that anyone interested in applying for the contest can call the Chamber of Commerce at 783--3581. He commented further that the Community Services Officer, Sharon Korgan, indicated to him that the Citizens Patrol is doing well. He added that Ms. Korgan revealed that she is attempting to develop a local crime prevention academy, and he encouraged the public to support the academy project. He indicated further that those interested in the Citizens Patrol can contact Sharon Korgan at City Hall. Councilmember Carlstrom, reported that he represented the City at the monthly SANBAG and Omnitrans Board Meetings, commenting that both meetings involved budgetary decisions and adding that the Board Staffs did not vote to approve the proposed 4% raise. He Council Minutes - 01/09/92 Page 6 also mentioned that rapid -transit and property accruement for Southern Pacific are issues of importance in the future of SANBAG. He remarked that development of the CMP (Congestion Management Program), which will involve a fee of $258 million dollars over the next 20 years, has been postponed until next June to allow sufficient time for an Environmental Impact Report. He expressed delight with BFI's Merry Mulch Project for the disposal of Christmas trees and announced that he attended the Opening Ceremony banquet for the Grand Terrace Area Youth Basketball Association. He explained that the GTAYBA has an annual budget of $18,500 and remarked that the City contributes $1,200 yearly to the organization. He complimented the program and stressed that the group needs a gymnasium, adding that they are paying to have a custodian open the Macintosh Gym in the City of Colton. He questioned the status of the installation of the "Stop" sign at Westwood and Honey Hill Drive. Assistant City Manager Anstine, assured Council that the "Stop" sign has been installed on Honey Hill Drive, regulating westbound traffic on Westwood. Councilmember Carlstrom, reported that he attended a breakfast in Cooley Ranch with the Colton Chamber of Commerce. He remarked that a number of area Chambers are struggling financially and commended the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce for its solvency. He commented that this is Mike Dean's 13th year as the Director of the Grand Terrace Area Youth Basketball Association and requested that Council award Mr. Dean's achievement. Mayor Matteson, announced that he was appointed to the Inland Empire Division of the League of California Cities committee to study the possibility of a division split along the Riverside/San Bernardino County line. He commented that the City's position in the past has been to oppose the split because the current League boundaries provide Grand Terrace with an opportunity to participate with cities in Riverside County. He requested a consensus of the Council that the League remain in one division. He stated further that the gymnasium project will proceed pursuant to adequate funding, adding that the development of the Senior Center and the Child Care Center required extensive funding during the past year. Council concurred to reject the proposed League of California Cities division split along the Riverside/San Bernardino County line. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Tentative Parcel Map 14013 (Drung) Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Council Minutes - 01/09/92 Page 7 Pedro Ayala, 22054 DeBerry, Grand Terrace; spoke in favor of the project. Jeri Valencia, 22081 DeBerry, Grand Terrace; expressed objection to the project and the dedication of her property at the corner of Michigan and DeBerry. Terry Drun , Applicant, 22065 DeBerry, Grand Terrace; spoke in support of the project. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. Councilmember Carlstrom abstained from discussion due to a potential conflict of interest. CC-92-06 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM ABSTAINED), to approve TPM-91-01 subject to the following conditions: 1. Development on individual lots shall be subject to Site and Architectural Review. The existing residence on parcel 3 must blend in materials and colors with the surrounding residential developments. Submittal of plans reflecting the existing residence elevations, design, materials and colors to the Planning Department for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 2. All conditions as recommended by the City Engineer's memorandum to the City dated August 20, 1991. 3. All conditions as recommended by the Forestry and Fire Warden Department in their memorandum to the City dated November 21, 1991. 4. All conditions as recommended by the Riverside Highland Water Company in their memorandum to the City dated August 12 and October 1, 1991. 5. All recommendations as required by the Riverside Corona Conservation District. Proof of filing an erosion control plan must be submitted to the City Planning and Building and Engineering Departments. 6. Fencing plans, reflecting fencing along the west and north property lines and interior lots as well as a barrier along the swell at the eastern portion of the property, shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and building permit approval. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Award Grand Terrace School District Feasibility Study Council Minutes - 01/09/92 Page 8 CC-92-07 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM AND MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT VOTED NO), to award a contract to School Services of California, Inc. to conduct a mini -study to determine the feasibility of establishing a Grand Terrace School District and to appropriate $6,000 from the unappropriated General Fund balance to finance the study. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Kennedy Parcel (11831 Preston) Improvement Standards Determination CC-92-08 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the slope encroachment into the ultimate right-of-way of Preston Street by 6 feet, based on a 66 foot right-of-way. ORDER Of ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:17 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 23, 1992. / &-, -, �' &-t MA of the City of Grand Terrace Deputy City Clerk of he City o Grand Terrace �1