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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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