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05/13/1993CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 13, 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 May 13, 1993 at 6:00 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 Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director Phil Bush, Finance Director Joe Kicak, City Engineer John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: Lt. Rodney Hoops, Sheriff's Department The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend Benjamin Nicholas, Highgrove United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Christianson. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:20 P.M. ITEMS TO ADD 8D. Cancel May 27 1993 City Council Meetin CC-93-49 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to add Item 8D regarding the cancellation of the May 27, 1993 City Council Meeting to the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. 1993 Miss Grand Terrace, Camille Henderson, presented her official photograph to Council and on behalf of her court, expressed anticipation for the coming year. Council Minutes - 05/13/93 Page 2 2B. Mayor Matteson recited a Proclamation declaring the month of May, 1993 as "Water Awareness Month." 2C. Gene McMeans, General Manager, Riverside Highland Water Company, explained that the Water Company has worked in cooperation with the Colton School District in adopting Terrace View Elementary School as part of the Adopt -a -school program. He remarked that the Adopt -a -school program involves enlightening youngsters as to the benefits of education. He added that Riverside Highland sponsored a Water/Precious Resource Poster Contest in conjunction with Water Awareness Month, adding that 700 students made posters for the contests. He commented further that the judging panel consisted of members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Water Company, remarking that the overall winner of the contest would be awarded a $100 Savings Bond. He introduced Maryette Ferre, Principal of Terrace View Elementary School, who presented the winners of the Poster Contest. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-93-40 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO 051393 B. RATIFY 05/13/93 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 4/22/93 MINUTES E. "REDUCTION RIDER" FOR BONDS - FIELDCREST - TRACT 13050 F. AWARD CONTRACT - AUDITING SERVICE (THOMAS, BIGBIE & SMITH) G. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TTM 14593 (BURNS) H. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REFINANCING OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, THE REPAYMENT OF CERTAIN AGENCY INDEBTEDNESS AND THE FUNDING OF CERTAIN EDUCATION AUGMENTATION FUND PAYMENTS (AMENDED) Council Minutes - 05/13/93 Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT Debra Mueller, 22608 La Paix, Grand Terrace; announced that the Grand Terrace Days celebration begins on June 1 and culminates on June 5 with the Parade, Fair, and a barbecue at JB's restaurant. She reported that from June 1 - June 4, business complexes in the City will host mixers, remarking that flyers of the event schedules will be circulated throughout the City. She commented that the Parade will begin at 9:00 a.m on June 5, 1993 at the corner of Barton Road and Vivienda, concluding at the Fair site at Terrace Hills Junior High School. She indicated that the Fair will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and noted that the Grand Marshal of the Parade will be Rex Edmundson from the Grand Terrace Barbershop. She reminded those interested in participating in the Parade to submit their entry forms promptly, revealing that the entry deadline has been extended to Monday, May 24, 1993. She commented that event T-shirts and buttons are on sale at City Hall through the Citizen Patrol. She remarked that more information could be obtained from City Hall and invited the public to attend the celebration. Dick Rollins, 22700 De Berry, Grand Terrace; expressed chagrin regarding the trash and debris at the Terrace Hills Community Park baseball diamond. He reported that the City's Recreation Supervisor corresponded with the President of the Colton Little League regarding the problem but to no avail. He added that he will monitor the Thursday night men's softball league, which is sponsored by the City, and the Little League games to ascertain the quantity of debris left after each group has used the field and asserted his belief that the League should take responsibility for the clean-up of the site. Elsa Ingalls, 21900 Barton Road, Grand Terrace; applauded the success of the Chamber's May 11, 1993 breakfast meeting and expressed appreciation to the Councilmembers who attended the event. She reported that the May 13th Mixer was held at Grand Terrace Hardware, commenting that approximately 35-50 people were in attendance. She remarked that the Hardware store is currently going -out - of -business but expressed hope that the business would remain in the City. She indicated that flyers regarding Grand Terrace Day events would be distributed to each residence in the City by the Citizens Patrol. She stated that the Chamber will hold a Mixer on Friday, June 4, at the Terrace Village RV Park, adding that the Chamber is Council Minutes - 05/13/93 Page 4 requesting food establishments in Grand Terrace to donate food for the Mixer. She invited the public to attend the week's events and reported that the Chamber Ambassadors will sponsor a White Elephant Sale on June 5. She added that the Chamber is seeking donations of new or used items for the Sale and will collect the items at the Chamber Office or at 22545 Barton Road. She indicated further that the Chamber will install new officers on June 30, 1993 at the San Bernardino Radisson, adding that the public is invited to attend. She stated that the Chamber has not planned any events for July but commented that the Golf Tournament is scheduled for August 27, 1993 at Norton Air Force Base, inviting any interested golfers to participate. Ed O'Neal, 22608 Minona Drive, Grand Terrace; revealed that a City resident was recently cited for allowing his dog to roam freely. He remarked that the cited party sent a check in the amount of $25 in payment of the ticket to the County Public Health Office, but the check was returned. He commented that the party was then advised of a court date, explaining that the cited party was then assessed $135. He remarked that he contacted San Bernardino County Animal Control to verify the bail amount. He advised the public to keep their animals confined, clarifying that the first offense is $135. Michael Dean, 12524 Reed Avenue, Grand Terrace; speaking in his capacity as President of the Colton/Terrace Little League, defended the, commenting that the organization does not drag the field since there is no water available for that purpose. He added that League managers clean the field and dump the trash after each night's play, clarifying that managers who do not comply with the cleanup are suspended. He stressed the League's current and past efforts to cooperate with the City, citing that the League supplied a lock for the ballfield lights and delivered keys to the City. Commenting that the League has done numerous repairs on the field, he reiterated that the League keeps the field clean and invited Council to inspect the field following the League games. He recommended that anyone with comments regarding the League or the condition of the field contact him. He emphasized that the Colton/Terrace Little League provides service to over 700 children and remarked that games are held Monday - Saturday. Mayor Matteson, directed City staff to investigate the matter. Council Minutes - 05/13/93 Page 5 ORAL REPORTS 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, welcomed newly appointed Planning Commissioner, Matthew Addington and announced that the Grand Terrace Child Care Center is holding a fund-raiser. He remarked that the Center is selling tickets to Disneyland for any day during the month of June 1993, with the exception of Saturdays, at a cost of $20, adding that tickets can be obtained at the Center or at the City Manager's Department. Councilmember Carlstrom, reported that he attended the monthly SANBAG meeting and indicated that he learned SANBAG anticipates a 5.4% deficit in their budget, explaining that over a period of 20 years, if the deficit trend continues, the budgetary loss will total $40 million. He clarified that SANBAG's budget cuts will affect Grand Terrace with regard to the studies SANBAG has planned for the I-215 freeway widening project. He stressed that the City needs to tenaciously assert its interest in the I-215 project. He reported further that deadlines for the Transportation Control Measures (TCM), the air quality measure encouraging a reduction in vehicle trips through carpooling and bicycle riding, are approaching. He remarked further that the TCM also contains provisions for the inclusion of bike parking in new developments. Councilmember Hilkev, extended appreciation to Grand Terrace Fire Station No. 23 for a class on first -aid that was given to Mrs. Hilkey's Cub Scout Pack. He recommended that any group interested in learning about safety contact Grand Terrace's Fire Station for a class or a Station tour. He announced that the One Dollar Store recently opened in the City, adding that the store stocks many useful items at low prices. He praised the flyer published by Grand Terrace Hardware, remarking that he has found items at that store at reasonable prices that he could not obtain elsewhere. He reported that the General Plan Task Force has been assembled to study the General Plan of the City and commented that anyone with concerns regarding the General Plan and the future of the City can contact any of the following Task Force members: Tamara Avila, Colton School District; Lee Ann Garcia, Council Minutes -- 05/13/93 Page 6 community representative; Jo Ann Johnson, Seniors; Phyllis Sternberg, business community representative; Mary Trainor, representing the Chamber of Commerce; Doug Wilson, Planning Commission; or Councilmember Herman Hilkey. He explained that the G.T.I. Market situation and the intersections of Westwood and Brentwood, Grand Terrace Road and Mt. Vernon, and Honeyhills Drive and Barton Road are before the Task Force, encouraging citizens to contact the Task Force representatives regarding concerns about other matters in the community. He reported that the Sub Depot in Grand Terrace donated food for the Task Force session that was held at City Hall on Saturday, May 8, 1993. He commented that he attended the latest Omnitrans meeting and expressed his desire that the staff organize a survey of Grand Terrace bus users. He explained that the company assigned a new route in Fontana rather than in Grand Terrace, adding that the company justified the route assignment by declaring that there are no bus riders in Grand Terrace. He revealed that the company asserted that Riverside Transit, which currently serves the City, is sufficient to meet the needs of Grand Terrace. He stated further that the company requested information regarding the bus riders in the community. He remarked that a survey will appear in either the Chamber's or the City's next newsletter. Councilmember Carlstrom, stressed the importance of the issue, citing that seniors in Grand Terrace have no transportation to pharmacies but expressing optimism for acquiring a route through Grand Terrace and into the Cooley Ranch area. Mayor Matteson, mentioned that drug stores will pickup and deliver prescriptions, commenting that seniors can call the stores. Councilmember Hilkey, asserted that the bus route through Grand Terrace (Route 2) was scheduled for implementation in 1993 but remarked that it was postponed and the Fontana route was instituted. He expressed satisfaction that the cable company character generator is in operation yet questioned the status of the remaining equipment that the Comcast company is to supply to the City. Council Minutes -- 05/13/93 Page 7 City Manager Schwab, reported that Comcast has ordered the equipment and will be available in approximately two weeks. He indicated that the company seems committed to comply with the City's requirements. Mayor Matteson, inquired regarding the audio quality of the cable broadcast. City Manager Schwab, responded that he has received information that a minor hum still exists on the broadcast but indicated that the sound quality has improved to acceptable levels. Councilmember Hil e , questioned whether City staff will be inputing advertisements and other information on the character generator. City Manager Schwab, replied that City staff currently operates the character generator but clarified that Comcast will continue to input paid advertisements. Councilmember Hilke , questioned whether the character generator could be utilized to broadcast information in an emergency. City Manager Schwab, commented that the Agenda for the City Council Meetings has been input on the system, adding that the results of the Council's vote on each item will be aired promptly. He asserted that the generator will enable the City to communicate with the residents in the event of an emergency but stressed that paid advertisements will remain under the jurisdiction of Comcast. He explained that City staff will input information on the system to notify the community of events or issues. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, congratulated Matthew Addington on his appointment to the Planning Commission and extended appreciation to all the applicants. He indicated that those applicants will be considered for future openings on the Planning Commission. Furthermore, he noted that Mr. Addington was replaced as a member of the General Plan Task Force upon his Commission appointment by Mary Trainor, who will represent the Chamber of Commerce and offered congratulations to Ms. Trainor. He remarked that the surge of Council Minutes - 05/13/93 Page 8 Citizen Patrol Academy graduates and the acquisition of the new patrol car has enabled the Citizen Patrol to circulate throughout the City as late as 9:00 p.m. He thanked the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee for sponsoring the May 2, 1993 Fine Art Show. He congratulated the Grand Terrace Soccer Club for their success, commenting that the All -Star Team recently participated in the Corinthian Spring Tournament in Rialto, winning the championship. He requested an update on the status of Pico Park. Assistant City Manager Anstine, reported that the City plans to solicit public bids during the week of May 17, explaining that the City opposed the San Bernardino County Health Department's mandate that the City tile the concession stand but expressed optimism that the matter will be resolved in time to allow the bid process to proceed. He suggested that Council establish a date to perform the groundbreaking ceremony. He indicated that staff intends to award the construction contract at the June 10, 1993 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Sinaley, expressed concern regarding the cancellation of the May 27, 1993 City Council Meeting, citing the importance of budget discussions before the budget hearing dates of June 7 and June 9. He invited the public to attend the budget hearings. He reminded the public that Grand Terrace Days will be held from June 1 - June 5. He reported that a half -cent sales tax measure (Measure U) will be placed on the ballot on June 8, remarking that representatives from the Sheriff's Department plan to attend City Council Meetings to support the measure and expressing his belief that the representative was to attend the May 27, 1993 City Council Meeting. He explained that Measure U advocates for the continuation of the half -cent sales tax surcharge, which is to be utilized to provide funds for the criminal justice system and community colleges within San Bernardino County. He indicated that without the funding of Measure U, the Sheriff's Department, Grand Terrace's law enforcement, will lose 470 employees. He urged the community to vote on the issue. Mayor Matteson, clarified that of the two half -cent sales taxes, one originates from the State and the other from the County. He added that if Measure U Council -Minutes - 05/13/93 Page 9 passes and the State levies the other half -cent increase, the sales tax will rise to 8 1/4%. He warned that Councilmembers cannot accept the offer for a free ride on the Metrolink. City Attorney Harper, remarked that the California Constitution precludes any elected public official from receiving any free or discount fares on any transportation system in the State. He explained that the acceptance of such an offer would precipitate not only the forfeiture of the public office but would potentially invite criminal charges. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Cooperation Agreement for Community Development Block Grant Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none, he returned discussion to Council. CC-93-51 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEN! CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the renewal of the Community Development Block Grant Agreement for Fiscal Years 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97. NEW BUSINESS 8A. FY 1993-94 Annual Assessment/Landscaping and Lighting District 89-1 CC-93-52 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the Resolution ordering the preparation of Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimates, Diagrams, and "Engineer's Report;" to adopt the Resolution approving the "Engineer's Report;" to adopt the Resolution of Intention to provide for annual levy and collection of assessments; and to set the Public Hearing for July 8, 1993. 8B.' Resolution Adopting the Third Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement Creating the East Valley Planning Agenc to Add New Cities to the Governing Body CC-93-53 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Resolution adopting the Third Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement Creating the East Valley Planning Agency to Add New Cities to the Governing Body. Council Minutes - 05/13/93 Page 10 8C. ARgoint Member and Alternate to East Valley Planning Agency Airport and Land Use Commission CC-93-54 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Councilmember Jim Singley as the representative member to the East Valley Planning Agency Airport and Land Use Commission and to appoint Councilmember Herman Hilkey as alternate. 8D. Cancel May 27, 1993 City Council Meeting CC-93-55 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, to cancel the May 27, 1993 City Council Meeting. Motion No. CC-93-55 was withdrawn. CC-93-56 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to cancel the May 27, 1993 City Council Meeting and to reschedule the meeting for May 26, 1993. JOINT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION Chairman Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. to the Joint Community Redevelopment Agency/City Council Closed Session. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 7:50 P.M. Mayor Matteson announced that Council went into Closed Session to discuss potential litigation regarding the Redevelopment Agency Amended Settlement Agreement. No decisions were made. ITEMS TO ADD Add Amended Settlement Agreement to the Agenda CC-93-57 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the addition of the Amended Settlement Agreement to the Agenda as Item 8E. NEW BUSINESS 8E. Amended Settlement Aareement with the County of San Bernardino 11 1 Council Minutes - 05/13/93 Page 11 CC-93-58 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the amended Settlement Agreement between the Grand Terrace Redevelopment Agency and the County of San Bernardino. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Matteson announced that Council went into Closed Session to evaluate the City Manager. No decisions were made. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:30 p.m., until the Special CRA/City Council Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 26, 1993. MAYOR & the Cit%` of Grand Terrace CITY CLERK of th City of Grand Terrace