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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 14, 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 May 14, 1992 at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
Hugh Grant, Mayor Pro Tem
Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember
Ronald Christianson, Councilmember
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
ABSENT:
Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director
Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, Deputy City Clerk
Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director
Alan Burns, Deputy City Attorney
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Tom Comstock, Assembly of God
Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Grant.
Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:40 p.m.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor Pro Tem Grant read a Proclamation proclaiming the month of
May, 1992, as "Water Awareness Month" and Mayor Matteson presented
the Proclamation to Gene McMeans of Riverside Highland Water Co.
2B. Gene McMeans, Riverside Highland Water Company gave an overview of
the Adopt -a -School Program and Maryetta Ferre, Terrace View
Elementary School Principal, presented awards to the winners of the
Water Awareness Poster Contest."
2C. Mayor Matteson presented Certificates of Service to the 1991 Miss
Grand Terrace, Jr. Miss Grand Terrace and their Court; presented
Certificates of Appreciation to the 1992 Pageant Directors and
introduced the 1992 Miss Grand Terrace, Jr. Miss Grand Terrace and
their Court.
Deanna Luers, 1992 Miss Grand Terrace, presented the City with her
official portrait as Miss Grand Terrace.
2D. Steve Berry, BFI, gave a status report on Recycling and Refuse
service in Grand Terrace.
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2E. Mayor Matteson announced that the Grand Terrace Recycling Family of
the Month for April, 1992 is the Bryant family at 12602 Browning
Ct.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-92-51 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar with the
removal of Items A, D, E and J.
B. RATIFY 5/14/92 CRA ACTION
C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
F. RELEASE SECURITY DEPOSIT (HOGUE)
G. RELEASE SECURITY DEPOSIT (0'CONNELL - 21935 VAN BUREN)
H. PARKS AND RECREATION PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM RESOLUTION
I. DENY REFUSE EXEMPTION (WALKER)
K. FINAL APPROVAL - TRACT 14816 (PORTER DEVELOPMENT)
L. RELEASE OF LIEN AGREEMENT (HEIB - 11645 GRAND TERRACE COURT)
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A. Approve Check Register No. 042392 & No. 051492
CC-92-52 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve Check Register No. 042392 & No. 051492.
D. Approve 04/09/92 Minutes
CC-92-53 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT ABSTAINED), to
approve the Minutes of April 9, 1992.
E. Release Security Deposit - CUP-87-07 (Keeney)
CC-92-54 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON,
CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY VOTED NOE), to approve the
release of the Security Deposit - CUP-87-07 (Keeney) with the
retention of $10,000 until the project is complete.
J. Accept Resignation of Planning Commissioner and Vacate Position
CC-92-55 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the resignation of Planning
Commissioner Jerry Hawkinson with regret, vacate the position and
advertise to fill this vacancy and the terms that will expire in
June.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Debra Mueller, 22608 La Paix, Grand Terrace; announced that Grand
Terrace Day 7s June 6th and this year's Parade will be bigger than
ever. She encouraged everyone to participate in the event.
Elsa Ingalls, Chamber of Commerce President; announced that the Chamber
has produced a newsletter that will be out the beginning of June, which
will feature Grand Terrace Day. She indicated that Ed O'Neal deserves
all the credit for collecting donations and putting the newsletter
together. She indicated that the Chamber will print a newsletter each
month as long as it continues to pay for itself.
Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry St., Grand Terrace; suggested that the City
look into printing a list with summaries of some of the important City
Ordinances to keep the community informed.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Parks & Recreation Committee
(a) Minutes of 3/2/92
CC-92-56 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Parks & Recreation
Committee Minutes of March 2, 1992.
(b) Appoint Regular Member
CC-92-57 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Barbara Fasenmyer as a
regular member of the Parks & Recreation Committee.
(c) Reservation of Park Facilities
CC-92-58 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT,
CARRIED 5-0, to direct staff to post a sign at the picnic
facilities advising that tables may only be reserved when the party
is present.
2. Historical & Cultural Committee
(a) Minutes of 4/6/92
CC-92-59 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Historical & Cultural
Committee Minutes of April 6, 1992.
3. Crime Prevention Committee
(a) Minutes of 3/9/92
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CC-92-60 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER
CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to
Minutes of March 9, 1992.
5B. Council Reports
CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
accept the Crime Prevention Committee
Mayor Matteson, announced that May 23 and 24 is community clean-up
ay and residents can bring their refuse to containers at City
Hall. He indicated that the new population of Grand Terrace is
13,023. He referred to a letter he received from a resident and
questioned the condition of the vehicle used by the Citizens
Patrol.
City Manager Schwab, stated that the Citizen's Patrol vehicle is
maintained to the same standard as the Deputy Sheriff's patrol
cars.
Mayor Pro Tem_ Grant, remarked that there is, once again, graffiti
on the canal on Mt. Vernon and indicated that he would like to see
the graffiti removed. He questioned the status of the service
station site at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Barton Rd.
City Manager Schwab, reported that the facility will be reopened as
an independent service station. He indicated that as long as the
facility is in operation within six months of the close of the old
station the owners are allowed to continue with the preexisting
use.
Councilmember Carlstrom, indicated that he attended the monthly
board meetings of Omnitrans and SANBAG and reported that October is
the target date to have the commuter rail in operation. He
reported that Laurie Tully -Payne has been nominated to represent
Grand Terrace and five other cities on the SCAG Board.
Councilmember Christianson, commented that he attended the art show
put on by the Historical & Cultural Committee and was pleased to
see the talent displayed by Grand Terrace residents. He reported
that he attended the Miss Grand Terrace and Or. Miss Grand Terrace
pageant and felt that it was a nice event. He questioned the
status of the wall that is to be built along Grand Terrace
Elementary School and requested a recap of the Rehabilitation Loan
Program.
City Manager Schwab, reported that the City will soon be going out
to bid for the construction of the wall along Grand Terrace
Elementary School. He indicated that he will compile a report on
the Rehabilitation Loan Program.
Councilmember Hilke , thanked staff for the program budgets he
received for softball and day care and requested program budgets
for the contract recreation classes. He referred to an article in
the Sun Telegram and commented that Grand Terrace was not included
in a list of Cities in designated Assembly Districts. He expressed
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frustration that Grand Terrace has been unable to negotiate a
freeway off -ramp.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6A. Zoning Amendment Z-92-02; E-92-04
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none,
he returned discussion to Council.
Councilmember Hilkey abstained due to a conflict of interest.
CC-92-61 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED
4-0-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY ABSTAINED), to approve the first
reading of an Ordinance with Zoning Amendment Z-92-02 and E-92-04;
approve the first reading of an Ordinance adopting Item 3 of Zoning
Amendment Z-92-02 to include a definition for sunrooms; adopt a
Resolution adopting a rear yard setback policy handout for
sunrooms, patio covers and enclosures.
6B. Request for change of PUD Conditions of Approval (Roger Peter
Porter
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public.
Bruce Adams, 505 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, General Managing
Partner for Porter Development; requested that Council approve the
the replacement of the pool in the project with a recreation area.
He felt that this change would financially benefit the future home
buyers.
Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council.
CC-92-62 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON,
CARRIED 4-1 (Mayor Pro Tem Grant voted Noe), to deny the proposed
modifications to the Conditions of Approval for the Planned Unit
Development (Roger Peter Porter Development).
8A. Comcast Cable Access Proposal
City Manager Schwab, indicated that the City has been negotiating
with Comcast Cable- to upgrade its Community Access Program, as
outlined in the existing Franchise Agreement. Comcast has
submitted a proposal that addresses three primary areas of concern.
1. Providing quality transmission capabilities
2. Providing additional coverage of community events
3. Ensuring improved community involvement by way of an Access
Coordinator
Terry McNally, Comcast Cable General Manager; expressed his desire
to work with the City to develop an acceptable level of service.
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It was the consensus of Council to postpone this item for two
months to give staff and Council more time to review the Cable
Franchise Agreement.
8B. Grand Terrace Branch Library Literacy Program
CC-92-63 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON,
CARRIED 5-0, to authorize a grant of $2,000 in the 1992/93 FY
Budget for the Grand Terrace Branch Library for a Literacy Program.
8C. Change Regular Meeting Time of City Council Meetings
CC-92-64 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON,
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution amending the commencement time
of regular City Council meetings to 6:30 p.m.
8D. Addition of two more Grand Terrace roads to the Congestion
Management Plan Network
CC-92-65 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR MATTESON,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the addition of Michigan and Main Street to
the Congestion Management Plan roadway system.
8E. Award Design Services Contract for Pico Park
CC-92-66 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,
CARRIED 5-0, to continue the Design Services Contract for Pico Park
until June 11, 1992, to allow time for the property appraisal to be
ready and Council to review all proposals submitted.
8F. Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Acceptance
CC-92-67 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT,
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the Office of Traffic Safety $13,000 grant to
establish a roadside sobriety checkpoint program.
8G. Designate a Representative for the LaVerne-Grand Terrace _Joint
Powers Authority
CC-92-68 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM,
CARRIED 5-0, to designate Councilmember Christianson as the Grand
Terrace Representative for the LaVerne-Grand Terrace Joint Powers
Authority.
8H. LaVerne-Grand Terrace Housing Finance Agency/Residual Value
Purchase
CC-92-69 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM,
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution authorizing the purchase from
the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace of
certain residual assets attributable to the LaVerne-Grand Terrace
Housing Finance Agency.
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8I. Reschedule May 28, 1992 City Council Meeting
CC-92-70 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to schedule a special City Council
meeting for June 1 and 2, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. due to an anticipated
lack of quorum on May 28, 1992.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Matteson announced that Council met in Closed Session to discuss
personnel matters. No decisions were made.
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:40 p.m., until
the special CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be held on
Monday, June 1, 1992.
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Grand Terrace
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