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03/11/1993CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 11 1993 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 11, 1993 at 5:00 P.M. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Ronald Christianson, Mayor Pro Tempore Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Jim Singley, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Maria Muett, Associate Planner Phil Bush, Finance Director Joe Kicak, City Engineer Alan Burns, Deputy City Attorney Captain Tom Denham, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director John Harper, City Attorney City Council public workshop convened at 5:10 p.m. The City Council discussed applications submitted for the General Plan Update Task Force. City Council workshop adjourned at 5:35 p.m. The meeting was opened with invocation by Paster Salim Elias, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Singley. 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-93-23 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY 0 COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item 3H. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 031193 Council Minutes - 03/11/93 Page 2 B. RATIFY 03/11/93 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 02/25/93 MINUTES E. DECLARE PUBLIC NUISANCE - 22085 NEWPORT AVENUE F. REJECT LIABILITY CLAIM 93-01 (MEDINA) G. GRAND TERRACE DAY PARADE PERMIT I. AUTHORIZATION TO GO TO BID FOR AUDITING SERVICES ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3H. Removal of Bats Dots on Mt. Vernon and Barton Road CC-93-24 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the removal of the Bots Dots imbedded in the pavement at Mt. Vernon and Grand Terrace Road and Barton Road near the Michigan intersection. 0 PUBLIC COMMENT Matthew Addington, Vice -President, Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce; extended appreciation to Mayor Matteson, Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, and City Manager Schwab for attending the Chamber Mixer, held at Heritage Cleaners on Wednesday, March 10, 1993. He indicated that the Chamber is in the process of developing a Forum between the City Staff and the general business community, stating that the Forum will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers on March 22, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. He remarked that the event will be moderated by Jim Burns of Southern California Edison and expressed satisfaction that City Staff was already addressing the concerns of the business community. He reported that Chamber members are actively planning the 1993 Grand Terrace Days celebration, scheduled for June 5, adding that a Chamber Mixer will be held at Jack's Golf Shop during that week. He also commented that a VIP Mixer is scheduled for Friday, June 4, at Terrace R.V. Park for the planners and participants of the Grand Terrace Days program. He remarked that the Chamber Ambassadors will hold a "white sale" in conjunction with Grand Terrace Day, stating that Valley Bank also intends to organize local businesses for a Council Minutes - 03/11/93 Page 3 sidewalk sale during the celebration. He announced further that coupons for local merchants will appear in the Chamber's June newsletter in observance of Grand Terrace Day and commented that JB Foods will hold a barbecue on June 5. He explained that the Chamber is working closely with Community Services Officer Korgan to coordinate the week's celebration. He announced that the Miss Grand Terrace Pageant is scheduled for Saturday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Colton High School Auditorium and disclosed that the Grand Terrace Chamber is co -sponsoring a Tri-Mixer with the Colton and Bloomington Chambers on Wednesday, March 17. He stated that the Tri-Mixer will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Red Carpet Inn at 131.1 South San Antonio Drive, off the I-215 freeway at Washington Street. Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, Grand Terrace; expressed dismay regarding the inferior quality of the Comcast Council Meeting broadcasts and alluded to the clarity of the broadcasts of the Council Meetings in the City of San Bernardino. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Emergency Operations Committee (a) Minutes of 12/15/92, 1/15/93, & 2/18/93 CC-93-25 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Emergency Operations Committee Minutes of December 15, 1992, January 15, 1993, and February 18, 1993. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, inquired whether a workshop could be scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at the March 25, 1993 Council Meeting to discuss the City's emergency radios. Council determined that a workshop will be held at 5:30 p.m. on March 25, 1993 to discuss the emergency radios. Mayor Matteson, read correspondence from the City of Alhambra aloud, stating "On February 24, the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Redevelopment Agency filed an Original Writ/Complaint with the Council Minutes - 03/11/93 Page 4 California Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the State's FY 1992-93 budget which diverted property taxes from cities and redevelopment agencies to replace the State's constitutional obligation to fund public education. The case is entitled City of Alhambra v. ikemoto, Case No. S031350. The lawsuit, as it relates to cities, is based upon the constitutional provisions which prohibit the State from using city property tax to fund state obligations. In particular, the case is designed to reaffirm the Home Rule powers of a city under Article Xi of the State Constitution to receive and control local tax revenues." He indicated that the letter urges cities to correspond to the Supreme Court requesting that the Court hear the matter. He called for Council's acceptance that Staff correspond with the Supreme Court and with the City of Alhambra in support of Alhambra's position. Council directed Staff to send correspondence to the Supreme Court and the City of Alhambra in support of City of Alhambra v. ikemoto. Mayor Matteson, reported that he received a lengthy letter from Juvenile Court Judge James Edwards regarding graffiti. He paraphrased the letter, stating that Judge Edwards indicated that the judicial system does not have the manpower to address the graffiti problem. He remarked that Judge Edwards suggested that graffiti perpetrators be dealt with at the local level rather than through the overloaded court system. He indicated that Judge Edwards's letter is available for perusal at the City Manager's office and requested that Staff develop a program to assist the court system with the adjudication of graffiti offenders. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, announced that on April 20 and 21, the Emergency Operations Committee will sponsor a free Earthquake Preparedness presentation in the Council Chambers from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. He invited everyone from the community to attend either seminar, adding that representatives from the U.S. Forest Service and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department will attend each meeting. He commented further that the Teen Club will hold a recycling day on Saturday, March 27, 1993, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in the City Hall Council Minutes - 03/11/93 Page 5 parking lot, clarifying that the Teen Club will accept aluminum cans and newspapers only. He urged the public to participate in the recycling drive to help the Teen Club. He remarked that the Historical and Cultural Committee is accepting applications for participants in the Fine Art Show that will be held on Sunday, May 2, 1993, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Meeting Room. He commented that interested artists should contact Viola Gratson at 783-0634 and apply for the Art Show no later than April 15. He stated further that he received numerous complaints about the cable television broadcast of the March 11, 1993 City Council Meeting, asserting that only a few of the people who spoke during the meeting were audible on the telecast. He expressed his desire that action be taken regarding the inadequate Comcast broadcasts. Mayor Matteson, reported that he recently sent correspondence to Comcast Cable, informing them that Comcast is in violation of the Franchise. He added that the letter indicated that if the matter is not mitigated, the City will terminate the Franchise Agreement with Comcast. Councilmember Carlstrom, remarked that he attended the monthly SANBAG meeting, adding that the proposed I-215 improvements were discussed at that meeting. He stated that he spoke with the representatives for the freeway improvements and assured the public that the City is receiving cooperation from SANBAG on obtaining the necessary improvements in the vicinity of Grand Terrace. Although indicating that the improvements will not be implemented until 2015, he stressed the importance of acting quickly to influence the plans for the benefit of the City. City Manager Schwab, indicated that the City has voiced its concerns regarding the freeway improvements to the Riverside County Transportation Commission and the Federal Highway Administration. He commented that the City's concern regarding the elimination of two of the four turning movements at Iowa Avenue, which effectively precluded the exit of northbound traffic onto Iowa, was adequately addressed with the reinstatement of the two removed access ramps. He stated further that the City's trepidation regarding the potential increase in Council Minutes - 03/11/93 Page 6 traffic in Grand Terrace following the North/South Corridor Study that proposed the opening of Pigeon Pass or Reche Canyon was alleviated with the decision to design Iowa as a four -lane divided street. He expressed optimism that the City may be able to acquire the right to access at Iowa but remarked that the construction of an offramp to Commerce Way in Grand Terrace exceeds the jurisdiction of the I-215 project. Nevertheless, he indicated that the City will meet with SANBAG on Monday, March 15, 1993 to request funding assistance to extend the offramp. He also remarked that the City is requesting that the North/South Corridor Study provide for the further mitigation of traffic congestion by granting a connection to Commerce Way. In addition, he voiced the City's opposition to the plan to cul-de-sac LaCrosse which would eliminate entry to the area and violate the City's roadway standards that only allows 600' for a single point entry. Indicating further that the City has been receiving cooperation on the I-215 project, he stated that plans have been formulated to provide a second point of access in the vicinity of LaCrosse, possibly to Grand Terrace Road. However, he revealed that the City is dissatisfied with the Iowa access, remarking that the City will continue to pursue the matter through SANBAG and the North/South Corridor Study. Mayor Matteson, questioned whether the close proximity of the Center Street offramp to Iowa will hinder attempts to acquire the Iowa access. City Manager Schwab, reported that the Center Street offramp is slated for elimination. Mayor Matteson, requested that a conceptual plan for the I-215 improvements be brought to the March 25, 1993 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Carlstrom, remarked that he has received a complaint regarding the condition of a property on Canal Street. Councilmember Hilke , requested clarification as to whether Caltrans will grant access at Iowa to Commerce Way. City Manager Schwab, replied that the City will have the right to access Iowa but added that Council Minutes - 03/11/93 Page 7 Caltrans will not supply funding for the offramp construction. Councilmember Hilkev, stated that Comcast has the equipment to provide high quality broadcasting and noted that the company's equipment is located within Grand Terrace. Mayor Matteson, indicated knowledge of a wireless, cableless telecasting company that desires to service Grand Terrace. He remarked that the company does not need cable to transmit a broadcast, adding that the rate is 35%-40% less than Comcast. Councilmember Hilkev, thanked KGGI radio and Steve Arisomo for assistance on broadcasting information about the City's zip code petition. He added that the City will transport the petitions to the Postal Service office within a few weeks. Commenting that he received a flyer from Grand Terrace Hardware, he expressed satisfaction that the local businesses are advertising. Revealing that Councilmember Carlstrom's efforts to persuade OMNITRANS to schedule Route 19 from Cooley Ranch into Grand Terrace have been successful, he reported that Route 19 is on the OMNITRANS planning calendar for implementation in July 1994, explaining that Grand Terrace currently is serviced only by Riverside Transit Authority which travels through the City on route to Loma Linda Medical Center. He expressed delight with the success of the Miss Grand Terrace Pageant contestant's fashion show and reminded the public that March 13 is the Miss Grand Terrace Pageant Contest, which will be held at Colton High School. Councilmember _Singley, reported that he attended the San Bernardino County Gang and Drug Task Force meeting, commenting that the meeting focused on the graffiti issue, Fontana's Tax Initiative, and the State Initiative to register graffiti offenders. He indicated his intention to share the letter from Judge James Edwards with the Gang and Drug Task Force. Councilmember Carlstrom, announced that the SANBAG Futures Workshop will be held on March 30 and 31 at the Lake Arrowhead UCLA Conference Center. He explained that the meeting will indoctrinate the Council Minutes - 03/11/93 Page 8 members as to the purpose, function, and future of SANBAG. Emphasizing the importance of attendance at the meeting, he commented that members need to be properly oriented to effectively operate in the organization, revealing that SANBAG handles approximately $80 million per year. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Prioritize Community Devela went Block Grant Projects Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Matthew Addington, 22844 Finch, Grand Terrace; requested that the installation of playground equipment at Terrace Hills Community Park, improvements to the Grand Terrace Senior Center, financial support for Senior Home Improvements via the Oldtimer's Foundation, and the rehabilitation of the Olive Crest Treatment Center comprise the priority list to submit for the 1993-94 CDBG projects. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. CC-93-26 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following priority listing for the 1993-94 CDBG Projects: 1) Installation of playground equipment at DeBerry Community Park to accommodate the physically handicapped. 2) Continuation of Senior Center Improvements. 3) Continuation of financial support for the Senior Home Improvement Program through the Oldtimer's Foundation. 4) Rehabilitation of the Olive Crest Treatment Centers. 5) Funding of information and referral services for Arrowhead United Way. 6) Construction and remodeling of a portion of the San Bernardino YWCA facility to convert to a day care center. 7) Purchase of a transportation van for the YWCA young mothers program. 8) Implementation of comprehensive social services for the Home of Neighborly Services in San Bernardino. 9) Continuation of dispute resolution and educational program for mobilehome residents by Mobilehome Housing Solution, Inc. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Minutes - 03/11/93 Page 9 7A. AARnoint Members to the General Plan Task Force CC-93-27 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint the following individuals to the General Plan Task Force: City Council Herman Hilkey Jim Singley, Alternate Planning Commission Doug Wilson Grand Terrace Seniors JoAnn Johnson Chamber of Commerce Matthew Addington Colton Joint Unified School District Tamara Avila Resident Lee Anne Garcia Business Community Phyllis Forbes Sternberg NEW BUSINESS 8A. A Resolution Endorsing a County -wide State Legislative Program CC-93-28 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the Resolution endorsing a county -wide state legislative program approving the following legislative priorities for 1993-94: 1) Oppose the State's usurpation of local property taxes and redevelopment revenues. 2) Cease or delay State mandated programs until the State can fund these programs. 3) Encourage the Board of Supervisors to adopt business license fees. 4) Support welfare and workers' compensation reform. CC-93-29 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY VOTED NO), to declare the City Council's participation in the Council Minutes - 03/11/93 Page 10 following actions to accomplish the Legislative Program approved by Resolution: 1) We will meet with our legislators regularly throughout the year to explain this legislative program, our City needs, and the adverse impact the Governor's proposed budget would have on our City. 2) We will consider participating with other San Bernardino County cities in a "Legislative Day" in Sacramento during the spring of 1993. 3) We will meet with the editorial boards of our local newspapers to discuss the financial condition of our City, budget cuts we have already made, and the likely consequences of additional State revenue usurpations. 4) We will consider jointly funding (with other cities and with employee unions) commercials and print media ads designed to educate the public on the risks associated with reduced funding for police and fire services. 5) We will consider jointly funding a legislative advocate for the cities of San Bernardino County. 6) We will meet regularly with our County Supervisor(s) to encourage the County to reduce litigation with cities, to seek ways to reduce costs through jointly provided services, and to increase County revenue sources. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Matteson announced that Council went into Closed Session to discuss potential litigation (City of Grand Terrace v. the City of Riverside) and to discuss with Sheriff's Department representatives a potential threat to the public safety pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Mayor Matteson reported that no decisions were made. 11 Council Minutes - 03/11/93 Page 11 ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:45 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 25, 1993. CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace MAY of the City of Brand Terrace