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02/27/1992CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 27, 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 27, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tem Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember Ronald Christianson, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, Deputy City Clerk Joe Kicak, City Engineer ABSENT: Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director John Harper, City Attorney The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilmember Gene Carlstrom, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Grant. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:10 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-92-23 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 4-0-1-0, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with removal of Item D. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 022792 B. RATIFY 02/27/92 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA E. DENY REFUSE EXEMPTION (SHRUM) F. GRAND TERRACE DAY PARADE PERMIT ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3D. Approve 2/13/92 Minutes Council Minutes - 02/27/92 Page 2 CC-92-24 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 3-0-1-1 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON ABSTAINED AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the February 13, 1992 City Council Minutes. PUBLIC COMMENT Barbara Pfennighausen, 22111 Ladera St., Grand Terrace; remarked that the Senior Center sponsored its first dance on February 15, 1992 and expressed satisfaction with the number of people in attendance at the event. She added that the second dance will be held on Saturday, March 14, 1992 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. and will have a St. Patrick's Day theme. She also announced that the March dance will feature live entertainment conducted by a former, professional Las Vegas style entertainer. She invited Council and the general public to attend the dance. Angelina Gonzales, 22611 Raven Way, Grand Terrace; expressing objection to a Boys Home that is to be opened on Raven Way, questioned whether that project can be relocated. Mayor Matteson, indicated that the State has jurisdiction over group omes but added that the City can notify the Sheriff's Department if there are any violations of the law at the Boys' Home. Angelina Gonzales, 22611 Raven Way, Grand Terrace; inquired as to where to send a petition stating objection to the group home. Mayor Matteson, stated that she can send a petition to the City or to her Senator but commented that it is illegal to restrict the location of a boys' home. City Manager Schwab, explained that the City Council passed a law requiring group homes to obtain a conditional use permit from the City thus ensuring that all of the homeowner's within 300' of the proposed group home would be notified of its intended use. He remarked, however, that all cities were subjecting group homes to similar restrictions and, therefore, a senator created a bill that made it illegal to discriminate against group homes that have 6 or fewer residents. He indicated that if the City is given the address of the proposed group home, the City will investigate to determine whether that home is licensed for that purpose by the State. Although indicating that the State would not support the withdrawal of the license of a group home on Cardinal, he expressed optimism that if the City obtains sufficient information regarding the improper operation of the home in question, the State may be pursuaded to retract the group home's license. Expressing chagrin that the State removed the City's power in the matter, he expressed his opinion that group homes do impact neighborhoods and added that homeowners should be allowed to express objection to the location of a group home in their vicinity. Angelina Gonzales, 22611 Raven Way, Grand Terrace; indicated her belief that a group home was only allowed to support 4 children. Council Minutes - 02/27/92 Page 3 City Manager Schwab, clarified that the State stipulated that a group home can have 6 clients, explaining that there are usually 2 supervisors at the site. Angelina Gonzales, 22611 Raven Way, Grand Terrace; requested that extra law enforcement units patrol the area of the group home and inquired as to whether the homeowners could create a Neighborhood Watch Program. City Manager Schwab, encouraged the residents to begin a Neighborhood Watch Program and referred Ms. Gonzales to the City's Community Services Officer, Sharon Korgan. Angelina Gonzales, 22611 Raven Way, Grand Terrace; remarked that the new residents are currently in the process of moving into the group home and noted an excessive number of cars at the residence. Mao_r_ Matteson, suggested that Ms. Gonzales obtain the address of the home in question and provide that information to the City Manager. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical & Cultural Committee (a) Minutes of 2/3/92 CC-92-25 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WAS ABSENT), to accept the Historical & Cultural Committee Minutes of February 3, 1992. 2. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 1/13/92 CC-92-26 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WAS ABSENT), to accept the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of January 13, 1992. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, expressed sympathy for longtime Grand Terrace residents, the Jays, regarding the cancer surgery performed on Mr. Harry Jay. Councilmember Christianson, remarked that he and Councilmember Hilkey met with the City Manager regarding the City's investment policy and announced that a report and revised policy will be presented at the upcoming Council meeting. Council Minutes - 02/27/92 Page 4 Councilmember Carlstrom, announced that he attended the Inland Empire Board of Director's meeting in the City of Highland on Wednesday, February 26, 1992 and added that the next meeting will be held at Grand Terrace City Hall. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Prioritize 1992-93 CDBG Projects Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Barbara Pfennighausen, 22111 Ladera St., Grand Terrace; suggested that improvements be made to the double doors that exit on the south side of the Senior Center and specifically stated that there are no steps leading to the ground, adding that the foundation extends 4-6 inches past the base of the door which creates a safety hazard. She stated that the addition of a patio to the Senior Center will alleviate the danger. Ma or Matteson, responded that the improvements Ms. Pfennighausen offered or consideration can be included with the improvements on the Senior Center. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. CC-92-27 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the following priority listing for the 1992-93 CDBG Projects: 1. Continuation of Senior Center improvements. 2. Construction of a sound attenuation wall at Grand Terrace Elementary School. 3. Construction of a slump stone wall along Grand Terrace Road Trailer Park. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Mid -year Budget Adjustments CC-92-28 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the following budget adjustments: Adjustments to Revenue Estimates 10-300-07 Cigarette Tax $ -7,500 10-500-01 Court Fines 5,000 10-700-02 Refunds (Worker's Compensation) 9,500 26-100-01 Terrace Pines Assessment District 9,446 26-101-01 Pico & Oriole Assessment District 8,000 26-102-01 Forest City II Assessment District 1,000 40-700-01 G.T. Public Financing Authority Bond Proceeds 2,912,303 Council Minutes - 02/27/92 Page 5 Labor Cost Adjustments 10-120 City Manager $ -8,000 10-125 City Clerk 2,500 10-140 Finance 3,000 10-180 Community Services -7,000 10-370 Planning 10,000 10-430 Recreation-15,000 10-440 Child Care 12,000 21-572 Waste Water Disposal 2,500 Adjustments to Expenditures 10-125-250 City Clerk 2,000 10-190-220 Non -Departmental 2,280 10-430-221 Recreation -2,400 10-430-230 Recreation Advertising -2,000 10-440-247 Child Care 3,200 10-440-701 Child Care Bond Payment 3,666 10-631-255 Storm Drain Maintenance-10,000 10-801-120 Planning Commission Stipends -2,000 10-802-212 Crime Prevention Newsletter -2,000 10-805-219 Senior Center Furniture -3,500 10-805-700 Senior Center Irrigation & Landscaping 17,726 12-903-255 Storm Drain Construction 15,540 13-445-700 Grand Terrace Road Park Site-61,845 21-572-701 Waste Water/Colton Litigation 127,480 21-572-900 Waste Water Maintenance 14,200 Terrace Pines Assessment District 26-600-238 Utilities - Street Lighting 1,000 26-600-239 Utilities - Water 2,000 26-600-245 Landscape Maintenance 6,446 Pico & Oriole Assessment District 26-601-238 Utilities - Street Lighting 1,000 26-601-239 Utilities - Water 1,500 26-601-245 Landscape Maintenance 5,500 Forest City Phase II Assessment District 26-602-238 Utilities - Street Lighting 1,000 40-100-700 G.T. Public Financing Authority Capital 2,921,303 Projects CHANGES IN PROJECTED YEAR-END FUND BALANCES AS A RESULT OF MID -YEAR BUDGET REDUCTIONS General Fund• Increased Revenue Estimate $ 7,000 Increased Appropriations-25,206 Council Minutes - 02/27/92 Page 6 Decreased Appropriations 26,900 Proposed Increase to Fund Balance 8,694 Revised Projected Fund Balance $603,307 Storm Drain Fund: Increased Appropriations $ 15,540 Proposed Decrease to Fund Balance —15,540 Revised Projected Fund Balance $481,754 Park Development Fund: Decreased Appropriation $ 61,845 Proposed Increase to Fund Balance 61,845 Revised Projected Fund Balance $ 45,667 Waste Water Disposal Fund: Increased Appropriations $141,680 Proposed Decrease to Fund Balance 141,680 Revised Projected Fund Balance $773,087 Assessment Districts: Reflect Revenue $18,446 Reflect Appropriations-18,446 No Impact to Fund Balance -0- Revised Projected Fund Balance $ 3,800 Public Financing Authority Capital Fund: Reflect Revenue $2,912,303 Reflect Appropriations -2. 912,303 No Impact to Fund Balance - Revised Projected Fund Balance $1,551,328 ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 6:50 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 12, 1992. Deputy City Clerk Of the City o Grand Terrace