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03/12/1992CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 12, 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 March 12, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor 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: Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tem The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Roger Greenwalt, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carlstrom. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:10 p.m. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Lori Hazelton, Miss Grand Terrace Pageant Committee Member; introduced the 1992 Miss Grand Terrace Pageant Contestants and invited Council to the Pageant Luncheon, which will be held at the Bluffs Restaurant on April 4, 1992. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-92-29 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT WAS ABSENT), to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 031292 B. RATIFY 03/12/92 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 2/27/92 MINUTES Council Minutes - 03/12/92 Page 2 E. SECOND ANNUAL MARCH OF DIMES WALKAMERICA PARADE PERMIT F. AGREEMENTS AND CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT 11831 PRESTON (KENNEDY) PUBLIC COMMENT J.R. Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace; expressed satisfaction with the businesses in the Town and Country Center but commented that traffic parked on Barton Road blocks the view of oncoming traffic for vehicles that are exiting the Town and Country Center parking lot. Gene McMeans, Riverside Highland Water Company; remarked that Riverside Highland Water Company adopted Terrace View Elementary School in the Colton Joint Unified School District's Adopt -A -School Program and added that several of the students' work for the Science Project Fair are on display in City Hall. Explaining that Dr. Fischer, Superintendent of the Colton Joint Unified School District, developed the Adopt -A -School Program to help children learn the importance of such subjects as math and english by exposing them to the respective adoptive businesses, commented that Riverside Highland Water Company is teaching students about water conservation and the water industry. He indicated that the company has distributed literature regarding water resources to the school and announced that the company will sponsor a Water Awareness Poster Contest for the students during Water Awareness Month. He added that students will participate in such company functions as meter readings and water billing calculations. Dick Rollins, 22700 De Berry St., Grand Terrace; commenting as a member of Barbara Cram Riordan's campaign committee, questioned the legality of inviting Barbara Cram Riordan to speak before the Seniors at the Senior Center. Cit Manager Schwab, responded that Ms. Riordan can legally address the eniors at the Senior Center but warned that any activity or discussion related to campaigning would be prohibited. Dick Rollins, 22700 De Berry St., Grand Terrace; inquired as to the name of the new Sheriff's vehicle that records vehicluar traffic speeds on the street. Mike Howell, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department; identified the vehicle as a SMART trailer, indicating that the term SMART designates the trailer as a mobile activated radar unit. pick Rollins, 22700 De Berry St., Grand location of the speed detecting trail( stated his observation that young dr determine the rate of acceleration th intersection of Barton Road up to the unit is unattended by a traffic officer. Terrace; referring to the last r and expressing his chagrin, Evers are using the unit to tt they can achieve from the railer. He remarked that the 0 Council Minutes - 03/12/92 Page 3 —11 CitX Manager Schwab, revealed that the unit is currently being used on an introductory basis but will be used for speed limit enforcement in the future. Councilmember Hilkey, requested clarification of the restrictions for the use of the Senior Center with regard to campaigning and inquired as to the enforcer of the Senior Center use policy. City! Manager Schwab, explained that the Senior Center was constructed with a Federal grant which specifically limits the use of the building, adding that the City has sent for a copy of the federal guideline for use of the Center. City Attorney Harper, clarified that the regulations that limit campaigning in public buildings constructed with federal funds do not apply to all public buildings. Bob Kretzmeier, 22186 Emerald St., Grand Terrace; announced that the memoria p aque for Kevin Wilburn was completed and presented it to Council for their perusal. He thanked Council for their financial contribution for the plaque. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Parks & Recreation Committee (a) Minutes of 2/3/92 CC-92-30 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT WAS ABSENT), to accept the Parks & Recreation Committee Minutes of February 3, 1992. 5B. Council Reports Ma or Matteson, announced that April 11, 1992 and October 10, 1992 will be Free Dump Days for the citizens of Grand Terrace. Councilmember Carlstrom, reported that he attended the Solid Waste Management Meeting in Yucaipa on Wednesday, March 4, 1992. He also stated that he presented a Certificate of Commendation to Mike Dean in appreciation of Mr. Dean's service to the community as the founder and President of the Grand Terrace Area Youth Basketball Club. He remarked further that he attended the monthly Omnitrans and SANBAG meetings. Councilmember Christianson, commented that the Historical and Cultural Committee is sponsoring an art show, which will be held on Sunday, April 26, 1992 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, that will feature the artistic talents of Grand Terrace Council Minutes - 03/12/92 Page 4 residents. He mentioned further that the Teen Club will hold a Recycling Day in the parking lot of City Hall on March 21, 1992 from 9:00 a.m, to 2:00 p.m, adding that the Teen Club will collect newspapers, plastics, glass, and aluminum cans. He requested an update on the status of BFI's recycling program from the City Manager. City Manager Schwab, assured Councilmember Christianson that the recycling report 1 be available at the first Council meeting in April of 1992. Councilmember HilkeX, questioned the City Manager as to the status of both the franchise agreement with Comcast and the I-91 freeway widening project proposed by Caltrans. City Manager Schwab, indicated that he has made Comcast aware of their franchise obligations and remarked that the City intends to pursue the fulfillment of the Agreement, adding that he has sent correspondence to Comcast requesting prompt action on a proposal. He commented that Caltrans responded to a letter from the City relating the City's concern for the relocation of Grand Terrace Elementary School with an indication that the issue will be studied and will be included in the environmental assessment of the freeway widening project. He stated further that he is working with the Caltrans staff level contact to ensure that the 20-year plan addresses an alternate location for the placement of the school. Councilmember Hilkey, revealing his belief that the School Board is also experiencing difficulties in dealing with Caltrans about the freeway widening issue, requested that Council agendize an Action Item for the upcoming Council meeting to direct Staff to develop a joint effort with the School District in order to communicate more effectively with Caltrans. He indicated that the School District will similarly implement a joint School District/City approach to Caltrans. City Manager Schwab, expressing his opinion that Caltrans has not seriously addressed the school relocation issue, concurred that a joint effort between the School District and the City might be beneficial in communicating with Caltrans. Council concurred to agendize the School District/City matter for the upcoming City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Zoning Amendment Z-92-01, E-92-01 (Hood Communications) Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Bruce Cash, applicant, 21496 Main St., Grand Terrace; spoke in favor of approval of Z-92-01. Council Minutes - 03/12/92 Page 5 Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. CC-92-31 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT WAS ABSENT), to adopt the first reading of an Ordinance approving Z-92-01 (Amendment to Title 18 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code), to allow manufactured/modular units to be installed on a permanent basis to house office activities in the City Industrial Districts (M2 and MR) and its associated Negative Declaration (E-92-01). 6B. Specific Plan Amendment (BRSPA-92-01) Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none, he returned discussion to Council. CC-92-32 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT WAS ABSENT), to continue the Public Hearing for BRSPA-92-01 to the May 28, 1992 City Council Meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Adopt Revised Investment Policy CC-92-33 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR MATTESON, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT WAS ABSENT), to approve and adopt the following changes to the City's Investment Policy: 1. Limiting allowable investments to those that are either backed by the full faith and credit of the State of California or the U. S. Government or that are fully insured by the FDIC or FSLIC. 2. Requiring that the third party trustee on any securities purchased will be the City's primary bank, thereby eliminating the use of unknown third parties in such transactions. 3. Prohibiting the use of outside investment advisors without the prior consent of the City Council, in light of the relatively small size of the City's investment portfolio and the minimal potential increase in yield. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Establishment of a Written Smokin2 Policy for Cit -owned Buildings CC-92-34 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT WAS ABSENT), to approve the written City of Grand Terrace Smoking Policy Statement relating to the regulation and prohibition of smoking in City -owned buildings. Council Minutes - 03/12/92 Page 6 8B. Disaster Designation Resolution CC-92-35 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT WAS ABSENT), to approve the adoption of the disaster "Applicant's Agent Resolution" in order to receive financial assistance under the Natural Disaster Assistance Act for flooding which occurred in the City of Grand Terrace in February of 1992. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:35 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 26, 1992. Deputy City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace yd Ir MAYO of the City of Grand Terrace J1