02/13/1992CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 13, 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 February 13, 1992 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tem
Gene Carlstrom, 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: Ronald Christianson, Councilmember
The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Salim Elias, Azure Hills
Seventh-Day Adventist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by
Mayor Pro Tem Grant.
Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:03 p.m.
Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:13 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-92-16 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM,
CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBERS CHRISTIANSON AND HILKEY WERE
ABSENT), to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with the
removal of Item D.
A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 021392
B. RATIFY 02/13/92 CRA ACTION
C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
E. DESIGNATE NO PARKING ZONES AND LOADING ZONES ON BRITTON WAY AND
CANAL
F. REJECT LIABILITY CLAIM 92-01 (EBERLEIN)
G. SOLICITING PERMIT (TEEN CHALLENGE)
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3D. Approve 1/23/92 Minutes
CC-92-17 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT,
CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBERS CHRISTIANSON AND HILKEY WERE
ABSENT), to approve the January 23, 1992 City Council Minutes with
"Proposition 103" of Councilmember Carlstrom's Council Report
amended to "Proposition 111."
PUBLIC COMMENT
Barbara Pfennighausen, 22111 Ladera, Grand Terrace; lauded the City
Staff s prompt response to citizen complaints regarding flooding during
the recent storm.
Mayor Matteson, indicated that City residents can obtain sandbags from
City Hall during business hours or from the Grand Terrace Fire Station
24-hours a day.
Ed Flanagan, 22805 Barton Road, Grand Terrace; announced that the
Chamber of Commerce will hold its $10,000 "Go For the Gold" Elimination
Drawing at the Maruko Hotel in San Bernardino on March 20, 1992.
Commenting that the tickets are $125, he encouraged the public to
participate in the drawing.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Parks & Recreation Committee
(a) Minutes of 1/6/92
CC-92-18 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to accept
the Parks & Recreation Committee Minutes of January 6, 1992.
(b) Resignation of Sylvia Robles
CC-92-19 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to accept
with regret the resignation of Sylvia Robles from the Parks &
Recreation Committee and to direct Staff to send correspondence to
inform her that, contingent upon an opening in the Committee, she
may reestablish her membership when her health improves.
(c) Purchase of equipment for a Tot Lot 71
CC-92-20 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to approve
utilizing the remaining funds of the Roberti-Z-Berg Grant to
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construct a Tot Lot at the new Grand Terrace Senior Center at 22627
Grand Terrace Road.
(d) Disbursement of monies to local athletic organizations
Dick Rollins, 22700 De Berry St., Grand Terrace; indicated that he
has been a member of the Committee since its founding and clarified
that the object of the Committee is to function as an advisory
group to the City Council, adding that many clubs and athletic
organizations have been contacting Council directly for funding.
On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Committee, he requested that
Council direct any recreational organizations that are seeking City
monies to the Parks and Recreation Committee so that the Committee
may investigate and judge whether the funding request is warranted.
CC-92-21 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED
4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to approve the
request by the Parks & Recreation Committee that all future
requests for monies by local athletic organizations and requests
for usage of the City or ballfield facilities be directed to the
Committee for investigation.
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Matteson, commented that the Council was requested to send a
representative to the meeting in Yucaipa on March 5, 1992 to
determine representation on the Solid Waste Advisory Task Force,
the East Valley Coalition, the Joint Powers Agreement, and the
County -wide LEAJPA. He indicated for the record that Councilmember
Carlstrom volunteered to represent the City at the meeting.
Although asserting that the City is financially sound, he stressed
the necessity for Council to approve a conservative budget for the
coming fiscal year.
Mayor Pro Tem Grant, expressed appreciation to the City Staff,
Council, and members of the community for the condolences he
received regarding the death of his brother.
Councilmember Hilkey, requested information regarding any flood
problems within the City.
Assistant City Manager Anstine, remarked that the City experienced
difficulties in the area of Grand Terrace Road north of Vivienda,
indicating that water crested within 4-5 feet of overflowing onto
the road. He stated that there was minor flooding in the Vivienda
area in the City's flood zone, clarifying that the water was
flowing from the railroad right-of-way. He commented that City
Staff examined and cleaned the storm drains prior to the storm and
addedthat the system accommodated the water flow very well.
City Manager_5chwab, reported that the City's project to construct
a curb and gutter and deflection walls in the area of Michigan
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between Van Buren and Pico successfully eliminated the usual
flooding of that site. He also expressed his belief that the
concreting of the Mirado storm drain, which was filled to within 3"
of the top during the rains, prevented the water from cresting the
canal and flooding the homes in the area. He indicated further
that the City's efforts to sandbag locations of potential problems
prior to the storm also served to alleviate flooding in the
community.
Councilmember Hilke , commented that the Colton Joint Unified
School District determined that Terrace View Elementary School is
underutilized and added that the District plans to relocate 100-200
students from outside the existing boundaries to that school.He
stated that he encouraged the School Board to make the process more
public but expressed his belief that school staff members were told
not to discuss the matter in public. Indicating uncertainty as to
whether the issue was to be discussed publically, he announced that
a PTA meeting will be held at Terrace View Elementary School at
6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 1992 and advised those
interested in the issue to attend.
Councilmember Carlstrom, stated that he and Councilmember
Christianson attended the Cooley Ranch School Dedication and
expressed delight at the number of people in attendance. He
complimented City Manager Schwab and Assistant City Manager Anstine
for their successful response to the storm situation. He remarked
that there was confusion regarding the location of a "Stop" sign
that was to be placed on the northbound lane of Honey Hill Drive
where it intersects Westwood, indicating that a "Stop" sign was
already located on Westwood. He commented that the City Engineer's
study revealed that there has not been an accident at the site in
question since 1984 and stated further that the prima facie speed
limit on Honey Hill Drive is 25 mph. He added that the situation
has been mitigated with the posting of a speed limit sign and
intersection warning sign southbound on Honey Hill Drive on the
approach to Westwood. He reported that SANBAG determined to
entitle its Executive Director to periodic job reviews and
appointed a Sub -committee to ascertain the job requirements of its
Director, and he expressed his support for the job that Wes
McDaniel, SANBAG's Executive Director, was performing. He
indicated that the commuter train from San Bernardino to Los
Angeles will be operational by October of 1992 and expressed
satisfaction with serving on the SANBAG Board of Directors.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. Specific Plan Amendment - BRSPA-92-01
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none,
he returned discussion to Council.
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CC-92-22 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to
continue the Public Hearing for the Specific Plan Amendment -
BRSPA-92-01 to the March 12, 1992 City Council Meeting.
6B. 1992-93 CDBG Proposal
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none,
he returned discussion to Council.
Council indicated three 1992-93 CDBG project proposals for
prioritization at the Public Hearing for the upcoming City Council
Meeting:
1. The construction of the sound attenuation wall at Grand Terrace
Elementary School.
2. The construction of a wall along the trailer park on the
western section of Barton Road in the same material and style
as the wall proposed for Grand Terrace Elementary School.
3. The continuation of improvements at the Grand Terrace Senior
Center.
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 6:51 p.m., until
the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be
held on Thursday, February 27, 1992.
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