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03/25/1993CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 25, 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 25, 1993 at 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Ronald Christianson, Mayor Pro Tempore Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember Jim Singley, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director Joe Kicak, City Engineer Alan Burns, Deputy City Attorney ABSENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Phil Bush, Finance Director John Harper, City Attorney Lt. Rodney Hoops, Sheriff's Department The meeting was opened with invocation by Paster Tom Comstock, Assembly of God, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carlstrom. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:15 P.M. ITEMS TO ADD OR DELETE 8D. Federal Emergency Management Agency "Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution" CC-93-30 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to add the FEMA "Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution" to the agenda as Item 8D. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson announced that Jo Ann Johnson of 12723 Mt. Vernon Avenue is the recipient 0 of the February 1993 Recycling Family of the Month Council Minutes - 03/25/93 Page 2 Award and of local merchant gift certificates from the Food Connection, Jack's Golf Shop, Flowers by Yvonne, and True Value Hardware. 2B. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson recited a Proclamation declaring April 8, 1993 as "Purple Bows for Cancer Day." 2C. Councilmember Singley read a Proclamation designating the week of April 25 - May 1, 1993 as 111993 National Crime Victims' Rights Week." 2E. Councilmember Carlstrom presented a Proclamation commending the Grand Terrace Woman's Club on the celebration of the Club's 85th Anniversary. 2D. Lori Hazelton, 1993 Miss Grand Terrace Pageant Director, introduced Miss Grand Terrace, Camille Henderson, and her court, Senior Princess, Sonny Johnston and Junior Princess, Toby Logan. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson presented 1992 Miss Grand Terrace, Deanna Luers and her court, Senior Princess, Camille Henderson and Junior Princess Kim McNamara with Certificates of Commendation. He also awarded Certificates of Commendation to 1992 Junior Miss Grand Terrace, Christina Hutchison and the 1993 Pageant Directors, Kim Hathaway and Lori Hazelton. Plaques were also given to Veronica Salinas and Betty Pope for their assistance with the 1993 Pageant. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-93-31 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 032593 B. RATIFY 03/25/93 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 03/11/93 MINUTES E. STAFF INCENTIVE FOR COMPLETION OF COMPUTER CLASSES THROUGH LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 0 Council Minutes - 03/25/93 Page 3 F. STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE G. AUTHORIZATION TO GO TO BID FOR GRAND TERRACE ROAD STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT Don Larken, Vice -President, Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce; asserted that the Chamber is actively working to strengthen the civic and economic climate of the community. He commented that the Chamber and the City conducted Forum 193 on Monday, March 22, 1993, adding that representatives from the business community and the City met to discuss mutual concerns. Acknowledging the City's support, he declared that the Forum was a success, remarking that the Chamber will host another Forum in the future. He announced that the next Chamber Mixer will be held at the Advocate School on Mt. Vernon on Wednesday, April 14, 1993. He also indicated that the Chamber will hold a General Membership Meeting at 7; 30 a.m. on May 11, 1993 in the Meeting Room at City Hall, explaining that businesses will set up exhibits and conduct presentations on products and services at the meeting. He added that the Grand Terrace Days celebration will begin on June 1, culminating on June 5. He commented that the annual event is sponsored by the City, the Chamber, the Sheriff's Department, and the Lion's club. He acknowledged the assistance of Community Services Director Korgan, Matthew Addington, Cavil Engineer, Judy Miller, Valley Bank, Mary Anne Eliot, Discovery Toys, Bill Darwin, Chamber Ambassador, and Robert Ortegas, Serendipity in organizing Grand Terrace Days. He indicated that events at Grand Terrace Days will include family entertainment, a business expo, a parade, craft displays, and more. He defined the Chamber as an association of businesses, civic organizations, and homeowners. Wendy Curran, 22755 Kentfield, Grand Terrace; thanked the Mayor, Council, and Staff on behalf of the Woman's Club for the Proclamation recognizing their 85th anniversary. She remarked that the 89 members of the group volunteered 20,000 hours of work for various projects subsequently raising and donating $5,000 for various causes. She remarked that the Club is very active and explained that the group was instrumental in placing blue dots on the pavement and the call boxes along the freeways. She commented that the group has been involved in the CDF Council Minutes - 03/25/93 Page 4 Team Teaching program which provides fire safety instruction to children and added that the club donated funds to the Literacy Program at the Grand Terrace Library. She also announced that the Club will sponsor a barbecue at the annual Country Fair. She commented that anyone interested in becoming a member of the group may contact her at 783-4129. Furthermore, she invited the public to attend a luncheon at 11: 0 0 a.m. on Apr i 1 14 honoring businesses that have supported the group and advertised in the Woman's Club yearbook. Debra Mueller, 22608 La Paix, Grand Terrace; announced that the 1993 Grand Terrace Day T-shirts are currently available for purchase from herself or from Sharon Korgan for $9.00. She added that the Grand Terrace Days sponsors are still seeking participants for the parade, indicating that entry forms are available at City Hall at Sharon Korgan Is office. She remarked further that anyone interested in participating in the activities can contact her and she will mail an application to them. She also solicited for volunteers to assist with the parade on June 5, indicating that volunteers 13 years of age or older can contact her or Sharon Korgan at City Hall. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical and Cultural Committee (a) Minutes of 3/1/93 CC-93-32 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to accept the Historical and Cultural Committee Minutes of March 1, 1993. (b) Accept Resignation From Committee Member (Schmidt) CC-93-33 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to accept the resignation of Marie Schmidt from the Historical and Cultural Committee due to her relocation to another state and to send her a letter conveying the City's appreciation for her service to the community. Council Minutes - 03/25/93 Page 5 2. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 2/8/93 CC-93-34 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to accept the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of February 8, 1993. 5B. Council Reports Councilmember Carlstrom, indicated that he and Planning Director Materassi met with SANBAG's administrative committee on Wednesday, March 16, 1993 regarding the proposed I-215 freeway improvements, remarking that Wes McDaniel, the Executive Director of SANBAG, and Gary Moon, who is in charge of the freeway projects, assured the City that Grand Terrace would receive the support of SANBAG regarding the freeway improvements. He reported that a citizen has been trapping cats in the southeast portion of Grand Terrace and transporting those animals to the Pound. He commented that if those pets are not retrieved by their owners within 48 hours, the animals are destroyed. He suggested that the detention period for the animals be extended and proposed the development of an Ordinance that will protect the animals. He announced that the Little League Opening Ceremonies will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, at the Municipal Field in Colton at Mt. Vernon and "E" Street. He added that the Graduation Ceremony for the Citizen Patrol Training Academy will be held on March 29, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Singlev, inquired as to the date of the Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast. City Manager Schwab, responded that the Breakfast will be held on Sunday, March 28, 1993 from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, reminded the public that the Teen Club will hold Recycling Day at City Hall on Saturday, March 27, 1993 from 9:00 to 12:00 Noon, remarking that the organization is accepting newspapers and aluminum cans only. He reported that he attended the Chamber Forum on Monday, March 22, 1993 and expressed satisfaction with the event. Council Minutes - 03/25/93 Page 6 PUBLIC HEARING 6A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Products Through the Use of vending Machines Mayor Pro Tem Christianson opened discussion to the public. Rex Edmundson, 22111 Newport, Space 1.64, Grand Terrace; stating his belief that the proposed Ordinance will be redundant, he expressed his opposition to its adoption. Jim Bayus, 12168 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Unit 27, Grand Terrace; indicating concern regarding his business, he spoke against the Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson returned discussion to Council. CC-93-35 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to continue to the next City Council Meeting discussion regarding an amendment to the proposed ordinance to allow the location of cigarette machines, no closer than 25' from the front entrance, in bars and restaurants that restrict the admittance of minors. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Reschedule April 8 1993 City Council Meeting CC-93-36 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to cancel the April 8, 1993 City Council Meeting. 8B. Update on I-215 Im rovements Planning Director Materassi, summarized that the City has gained some concessions on the I-215 project, commenting that the offramp at Iowa Avenue has been reinstated and that Iowa will become a four lane, divided arterial roadway between Center Street and LaCadena. She added that the intersection at Main Street has also been altered to accommodate the projected increase in traffic from Pigeon Pass Road. Furthermore, she reported that the City is still in the process of studying the plan to Council Minutes - 03/25/93 Page 7 convert LaCrosse into a cul-de-sac, voicing concern that access to a commercial parcel in that area will be eliminated once the conversion is completed. She also remarked that the City has requested that Iowa Avenue be connected to Commerce Way to provide freeway access to Grand Terrace's industrial area. She stated, however, that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) indicated that the Commerce Way access request is beyond the scope of the I-215 Project, but she explained that the FHWA offered the City a "stub out" option at that location to provide for future access. She indicated that Wes McDaniel of SANBAG has suggested that Main Street be aligned with LaCadena in order to channel traffic from Pigeon Pass along rather than through Grand Terrace, but she remarked that this plan would involve traversing SCE and Hood Communications property. She commented further that the Executive Director of SANBAG has made a commitment to complete a study of the Main Street alignment to present to the Riverside County Transportation Commission, yet she voiced concern that the study may not be available by the comment deadline of April 8, 1993, proposing that the City Engineer complete a study of the City's position in the event that SANBAG's study is not prepared in a timely manner. She requested that Council provide Staff with direction regarding the alternatives relative to the I-215 project and stressed the importance of the "stub out" option. Although indicating that the SANBAG study will address traffic congestion in the south of Grand Terrace, she revealed concern regarding an increase in traffic on Barton Road. However, she indicated that Grand Terrace can join with the cities of Loma Linda, San Bernardino, and Colton to request a study of the impact of the North/South Corridor on Barton Road under a Master Congestion Management Plan. Councilmember Singlev, inquired whether the issue of a southbound offramp on Barton Road was still viable. Planninct Director Mat r ss', responded that there is still potential for changes in the I-215 plan. Councilmember Sinaley_, citing the importance of commercial property in the City, he strongly opposed the conversion of LaCrosse into a cul-de-sac. Planning Director Materassi, alluding to the technical complexity of the project, she indicated uncertainty as to whether the offramp can be constructed to accommodate the City's needs. Council Minutes - 03/25/93 Page 8 City Manager Schwab, voiced concern regarding the proposed cul-de-sac, citing City standards that prohibit creating a cul-de-sac of more than 600'in length. He remarked that Grand Terrace Road may provide an alternate access to the property in question but emphasized that access from Grand Terrace Road will diminish the viability of utilizing the property for commercial purposes. Councilmember Singley_, questioned whether traffic could still travel northbound on LaCrosse to access the commercial property once the 1-215 plan is implemented. Planning Director Materassi, explained that Caltrans proposes to construct a standard freeway ramp at that location, completely eliminating access to the property. Councilmember Carlstrom, expressed concern regarding the present condition whereby northbound traffic on LaCrosse meets southbound traffic exiting the I-215 freeway but questioned why access could not be provided to the property by widening the offramp. Councilmember Singlet', spoke in support of two-way traffic on LaCrosse, citing the ease of access to the commercial property. Councilmember Carlstrom, revealing his belief that Grand Terrace is already at a disadvantage to obtain access into the commercial sector due to the angle of the freeway in the vicinity of Iowa and the rail lines at Barton and Iowa, he emphasized the importance of prompt action to protect the City's interests. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, inquired whether the City Engineer would be able to provide the requested study if SANBAG does not complete their study in a timely manner. City Engineer Kicak, indicated that he could prepare a detailed study, cautioning that construction of the connection to Commerce Way will be expensive but stressing that a decision regarding the stub out needs to be made promptly. He estimated that it will cost approximately $6 million dollars to connect Iowa at Van Buren, explaining that the project will involve the purchase of rights -of -way for the Southern Pacific railway and the Riverside canal. He remarked further that the connection southerly to Main Street will include traversing the Southern Pacific railway, the Riverside canal, and Southern California Edison property, exceeding Council Minutes - 03/25/93 Page 9 $6 million. Citing the impact that the projects will have on Grand Terrace, he asserted that the North/South Corridor Project and the I-215 Project cannot be separated. He commented that the City currently supports less than 20,000 cars per day on Barton Road and remarked that the number of cars traveling through the City may increase by 30,000 per day once the two projects are completed. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, questioned the significance of the comment deadline of April 8, 1993. Planning Director Materassi, indicated that the "stub out" study should be provided to the I-215 Project planner by April 8 to allow for the inclusion of the "stub out" in the plans. City Manager Schwab, explained that the Engineer's study would involve drafting a potential alignment to ensure that the City has a connection location and a right to connect to the I-215 freeway in the future. city Engineer Kicak, commented that by April 8 the City needs to ensure its right to connect to the Iowa Avenue offramp and to formulate a plan to direct traffic northbound away from Barton and Mt. Vernon and directly to the interchange. He clarified that originally the City requested the realignment of Iowa avenue at Main, commenting that Caltrans accommodated the City's request; however, he expressed concern regarding the potential increase in traffic that will traverse the City upon implementation of the North/South Corridor. He indicated that funding should be provided by the areas generating the traffic to alleviate the potential traffic congestion in Grand Terrace. CC-93-37 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to approve the "stub out" option to provide for future access to the I-215 freeway, to oppose the conversion of LaCrosse into a cul- de-sac, and to direct the City Engineer to provide a detailed study of the alternatives and costs to construct the proposed I-215 freeway connections. 8C. Improvement Requirements and Right -of -Way Deferral - McDuffee Property - CUPs 93-01, 93-02. and 93-04 CC-93-38 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON Council Minutes - 03/25/93 Page 10 AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to appeal to the Planning Commission to consider eliminating the Phase 2 requirement of the Conditional Use Permit and to consider increasing the length of the temporary CUP to five years. 8D. Federal Emergency Management Agency "Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution" CC-93-39 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to adopt the "Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution," identifying the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager as agents empowered to sign documents for financial assistance under the National Disaster Assistance Act and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988 for flood damage which occurred in January and February 1993. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Christianson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:40 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 22, 1993. 0 CITY CLERK of the C ty of Grand Terrace MAYOR PRO TEM of the City of Grand Terrace 11