03/26/1992CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 26, 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 26, 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
Councilmember Hilkey.
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. Mayor Matteson presented Deputies Ken Jones and Jeff Banks with
Certificates of Commendation for their prompt response to a robbery
at Union Federal Bank in Grand Terrace, which resulted in the
arrest of a suspect in that crime.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-92-36 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to approve
the remainder of the Consent Calendar with removal of Item D.
A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 032692
B. RATIFY 03/26/92 CRA ACTION
C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
E. RECYCLING EXEMPTION (WALKER)
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
D. Approve 3/12/92 Minutes
CC-92-37 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM,
CARRIED 3-0-1-1 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT; MAYOR PRO
TEM GRANT ABSTAINED), to approve the March 12, 1992 City Council
Minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Therese Shafer, 11731 S. Mt. Vernon, Grand Terrace; expressed dismay
that her application for child care was rejected because
her child is not enrolled in the local public school system. Stating
her opinion that the City is a prime business location, she
recommended that the City open a full-time child care center in Grand
Terrace. Expressing dissatisfaction with the local school system, she
remarked that she has opened her own private elementary school in the
City, commenting that until she finds a more suitable facility, her
daughter will remain as the only child enrolled in the school. She
indicated her belief that there are limitations on City services
available for residents and expressed concern regarding an apparent
increase in crime in the City over the past few months. She suggested
that the City increase the effectiveness of its Neighborhood Watch
Program by implementing a foot patrol concurrently with the regular
Citizens' and Sheriff's vehicular patrols. Citing the success of the
Parks Program in the City of Rialto, she suggested that the City's
Parks & Recreation Department similarly utilize school sites for
recreational activities. She offered to perform volunteer work for the
City and requested that her daughter also be allowed to learn more
about the City through volunteer assignments.
Virginia Harford, 11825 Arliss Way, Grand Terrace; emphatically
indicated her dissatisfaction with the old G.T.I. Market site and
remarked that there is no audio on the cable T.V. channel that
broadcasts the Council meetings. She expressed her objection to the
difficulty of parking in the Town and Country Center and suggested that
the G.T.I. Market building be razed and the site converted into a
parking lot.
Mayor Pro Tem Grant, responded that the Council has addressed the
G.T.I. Market issue but clarified that the owner of the building has
thwarted the City's attempts to rectify the situation. He requested
for the record that the City Manager explain the City's efforts to
mitigate the G.T.I. Market problem.
City Manager Schwab, stated that the owner of the G.T.I. Market
requested permission to re -open the building with only superficial
renovations but indicated that Council dismissed that proposal.
Clarifying that the building in question has no economic value, he
revealed that the property owner rejected an offer by the Community
Redevelopment Agency to incur the cost of the demolition of the
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structure. He commented further that the City cannot condemn the
building unless the City can determine that the structure can be
utilized for a public purpose and asserted that the City wishes to
bring that location into conformance with the Specific Plan but cannot
do so without the cooperation of the property owner. He revealed that
the owner must maintain the building according to City Code safety
standards but remarked that the City can do nothing further if the
property owner does not wish to raze or properly renovate the
structure. Although expressing doubt about the timely resolution of
the matter and citing the property owner's uncooperative attitude, he
revealed that the owner has listed the property for sale. He indicated
further, however, that the Community Redevelopment Agency does not have
the right to invoke eminent domain for commercial development purposes.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reeorts
1. Crime Prevention Committee
(a) Minutes of 2/10/92
CC-92-38 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to accept
the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of February 10, 1992.
2. Emergency Operations Committee
(a) Minutes of 11/18/91 and 12/16/91
CC-92-39 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to accept
the Emergency Operations Committee Minutes of November 18, 1991 and
December 16, 1991.
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Matteson, announced that April 11, 1992 will be Free Dump Day
for the citizens of Grand Terrace. He added that one of the City's
goals during 1992-95 is a reduction in the volume of waste
discarded in landfills and commented that persons interested in
removing their names from junk mailing lists may contact the City
Manager for the address of an organization that will perform that
service.
Councilmember Hilkey, expressed concern regarding the funding of
the Miss Grand Terrace Pageant,
Cit Manager Schwab, remarked that a committee was formed to
sponsor the pageants, commenting that the Miss, Junior Miss, and
Little Miss Grand Terrace Pageants will not be affected by the
inactivity of the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce.
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Mayor Pro Tem Grant, inquired as to whether the Chamber of Commerce
was no longer invo ved in the pageants.
City_ Manager_ Schwab, responded that the Chamber recently voted to
cease operations temporarily and stated that he will discuss the
matter in his upcoming report.
Councilmember Carlstrom, announced that he attended the League of
California Cities, In and Empire Division meeting at the Highland
Springs Resort on March 25, 1992 with Mayor Matteson and
Councilmember Christianson, commenting that the speaker discussed
economic development in Cathedral City. He inquired whether the
City experienced any problems during the recent rains.
Assistant City Manager Anstine, indicating that the damage to the
City's roadway and sewer infrastructure was relatively minor,
commented that the City has applied to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster relief assistance.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. Prioritize CDBG Projects
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none,
he returned discussion to Council.
CC-92-40 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to approve
the following priority listing for the 1992-93 CDBG Projects:
1. Continuation of Senior Center improvements.
2. Contribution to the Oldtimers Foundation Maintenance Program
for Senior Citizens.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Second Reading - An Ordinance of the Citv Council of the Citv of
Grand Terrace Adopting Zoning Amendment Z-92-01 and E-92-01 to
C a ters 1 0, and 18.66 to Allow Permanent Use of Mo u ar
Units for Uffice Purposes Only in the MR and M2 Districts Including
Associated Negative Declaration
CC-92-41 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED
4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to adopt the
second reading of the Ordinance relating to the adoption of Zoning
Amendment Z-92-01 and E-92-01 to Chapters 18.39, 18.40, and 18.66
to allow permanent use of modular units for office purposes only in
the MR and M2 districts.
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NEW BUSINESS
8A. Appropriate Funds for Park Site Sprinkler Automation
CC-92-42 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED
4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to approve the
appropriation of $2,100 for the installation of a solar -powered
irrigation controller for the Griffin Park Site.
8B. Council's Position on Boundaries of Lea
Inland Division
of California Cities
CC-92-43 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to oppose
a split in the League of California Cities Inland Division.
8C. Formation of a Joint Committee with the Colton Joint Unified School
DZStr1Ct
CC-92-44 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON WAS ABSENT), to direct
Staff to form a committee composed of the Colton Joint Unified
School District Superintendent and the Grand Terrace City Manager
to approach Caltrans regarding the City's concern about the effect
the widening of the I-215 freeway will have on the City and Grand
Terrace Elementary School.
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m., until
the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be
held on Thursday, April 9, 1992.
Deputy 7 yCefrk of &he Cityo
Grand Terrace