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06/11/1992CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 11, 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 June 11, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Hugh Grant, Mayor Pro Tem Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember Ronald Christianson, Councilmember Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director Phil Bush, Assistant Finance Director John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager Joe Kicak, City Engineer 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 6:30 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:50 p.m. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Sheriff's Department Reserve Unit 116 presented a plaque to the Council in appreciation for the continued support and the donation of funds for the bike unit. 2B. Mayor Matteson read a Proclamation in memory of Planning Commissioner Jerry Hawkinson and presented it to Mrs. Cindy Hawkinson. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-92-109 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILK£Y, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 061192 B. RATIFY 06/11/92 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA Council Minutes - 06/11/92 Page 2 D. APPROVE 5/14/92 MINUTES 0 E. RESOLUTION CALLING GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR 11/3/92 F. RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION WITH COUNTY G. RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS REGARDING CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT Barbara Pfenni hausen, 22111 Ladera St., Grand Terrace; Expressed sorrow for the loss of Planning Commissioner Jerry Hawkinson. She applauded the efforts of all who were involved in the Grand Terrace Day Parade and indicated how enjoyable the event was. Debra Mueller, 22608 La Paix, Grand Terrace; indicated how pleased she was that rand Terrace Day and the Parade were a success and thanked everyone who helped to make the Parade possible. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Emergency Operations Committee (a) Reappoint Committee Members CC-92-110 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to reappoint Vic Pfennighausen and Gary Eldridge to the Emergency Operations Committee with terms to expire June 30, 1996. (b) Minutes of March 16, 1992 CC-92-111 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Emergency Operations Committee Minutes of March 16, 1992. 2. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Reappoint Committee Members CC-92-112 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON. CARRIED 5-0, to reappoint Jo Ann Johnson, Dick Rollins and Philomene Spisak as Regular Members and Howard Panek as an Alternate Member with terms to expire June 30, 1996. 3. Parks & Recreation Committee (a) Reappoint Committee Members Council Minutes - 06/11/92 Page 3 CC-92-113 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to reappoint Dick Rollins, Barbara Fasenmyer and Michael O'Connell to the Parks & Recreation Committee with terms to expire June 30, 1996. (b) Minutes of May 4, 1992 CC-92-114 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Parks & Recreation Committee Minutes of May 4, 1992. 4. Historical & Cultural Committee (a) Reappoint Committee Members CC-92-115 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to reappoint Ann Petta, Pauline Grant and Colleen Edmunson to the Historical & Cultural Committee with terms to expire June 30, 1996. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, suggested that the City enter the Child Care Center project for the Helen Putnam Award. He indicated that the Citizens Patrol has been having trouble with their vehicle and inquired as to the status of the situation. He expressed concern that the State has been talking about shifting the vehicle fees away from the Cities and asked how this would affect our Budget. He indicated how pleased he was with the Grand Terrace Day Parade and fair and expressed appreciation to all the people who worked so hard to make it happen. City Manager Schwab, reported that the Citizens Patrol vehicle is one year old and has had several problems. He indicated that staff has been working with the Sheriff's Department to negotiate with L.J. Snow Ford to trade the car in now rather than wait the full two years. He stated that the Sheriff's Department has authorized the use of the Crime Prevention Officers vehicle for vacation checks until the problem has been solved. He reported that the vehicle fees represent 13% of our general fund. He indicated that we and other cities have been lobbying vigorously at the State level to show the legislators what the impact would be on the Cities. He indicated that if the VLF funds are shifted to the County, staff will return to Council with a modified budget. He encouraged the residents to contact their legislators asking them not to shift revenues away from the Cities. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, commended the efforts of Planning Commissioner Jerry Hawkinson as well as past Commissioner John McDowell. He commended the efforts of the volunteers involved in the Grand Terrace Day Parade and Fair. Council Minutes - 06/11/92 Page 4 Councilmember Carlstrom, indicated that he felt the Grand Terrace Day Parade and Fair were a big success and a positive event for the City. Councilmember Hilke , felt that a letter of thanks should be sent to all the vo unteers involved in the Grand Terrace Day Parade and Fair, commenting that the event was a big success. He reported that he attended the ComCast Open House at their new facility and commented that he learned that their main equipment is located in Grand Terrace. City Manager Schwab, indicated that letters have already been sent to the volunteers at the Mayors request. Councilmember Christianson, reported that ComCast has a new rate structure and encouraged the residents to review their bill to ensure that they are not being over -charged. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Specific Plan Amendment AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE APPROVING BRSPA-92-01, THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE BARTON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Dan Buchanan, 22975 Wren St., Grand Terrace; spoke in favor of the proposed amendment to the Barton Road Specific Plan and more strict sign regulations. Stan Hargrave, 12048 Canary Ct., spoke in favor of the proposed amendment and expressed concern about signs that were placed without a permit. F Rex Edmondson, 22111 Newport, Grand Terrace; indicated that he ownes a barber shop in Grand Terrace and spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment. Jim Sims, 22907 Finch St., Grand Terrace; spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. Barbara Pfennighausen, 22111 Ladera St., Grand Terrace; spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry St., Grand Terrace; expressed his dismay at po itical signs that have recently been illegally placed. Thelma Winkler, 12570 Mt. Vernon, Grand Terrace; indicated that she would like to see the barber shop pole in town remain for historical purposes. Council Minutes - 06/11/92 Page 5 Bea Gi andet, 22743 Miriam Way, Grand Terrace; spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment. Debra Mueller, 22608 LaPaix, Grand Terrace; expressed concern that usinesses may leave the City because of strict regulations. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, felt there should be enough freedom for the businesses to express their individuality and expressed concern that the City is losing businesses. Councilmember Christianson, indicated that he is in favor of a certain amount of conformity. Mayor Matteson, felt that the businesses who have existing signs with permits should not be required to change them. Councilmember Christianson, felt that a one-year moratorium is fair. Councilmember Hilkey, felt that the City should not burden the business owners with regulations that are too strict. CC-92-116 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, FAILED 2-3 (COUNCILMEMBERS CHRISTIANSON AND CARLSTROM VOTED YES), to approve a Resolution adopting a one-year sign enforcement moratorium and adopt an Ordinance amending the Barton Road Specific Plan to call for an amortization of all signs within a year. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. SECOND READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ADOPTING ITEMS 1 AND 2 OF ZONING AMENDMENT Z-92-02 AND E-92-04 TO CHAPTERS 18.63, 18.83 AND 18.89 TO ALLOW INCREASED STAFF LEVEL REVIEW OF SMALL PROJECTS AND CLARIFICATION OF ZONING TERMS, INCLUDING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION SECOND READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ADOPTING ITEM 3 OF ZONING AMENDMENT Z-92-02 TO CHAPTER 18.06 TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION FOR SUNROOMS Councilmember Hilkey abstained due to a conflict of interest. CC-92-117 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY ABSTAINED), to approve an Ordinance adopting Items 1 and 2 of Z-92-02 and E-92-04 to chapters 18.63, 18.83 and 18.89, and approve an Ordinance adopting Item 3 of Z-92-02 to chapter 18.06. Council Minutes - 06/11/92 Page 6 7B. Adoption of the 1992/93 FY Budget and Salary Resolutions I— CC-92-118 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to transfer funds from Non -Departmental and Crime Prevention to allow $10,000 to be budgeted for the Chamber of Commerce with the funds to be paid monthly, budget $8,000 for the Cal -ID program, approve a Resolution adopting a Budget of estimated Revenues of $4,290,328 and estimated expenditures of $4,376,382 and adopt a Salary Resolution creating the range of Finance Director. 7C. Motion to add Design Services Contract for Pico Park (Item 7D) to CC-92-119 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to add the Design Services Contract for Pico Park (Item 7D) to the Agenda. 7D. Award Design Services Contract for Pico Park CC-92-120 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM VOTED NOE), to award a Design Services Contract for Pico Park to R.H.A. Landscape Architects, with the contract to be held until the purchase of the property is complete. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Set Date for Planning Commissioner Interviews It was the consensus of Council to schedule a meeting for July 10, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the Planning Commission. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Matteson reported that Council met in Closed Session to discuss real estate negotiations, no decisions were made. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:20 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be held Thursday, June 25, 1992. 41 _V'V1 d' (P�' -nw -M J . � f Y 'CLERK of the City df GranU Terrace