06/23/1993CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 23 1993
A special 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 23,
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
ABSENT: John Harper, City Attorney
Lt. Rodney Hoops, Sheriff's Department
The meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Pro Tem.
Christianson, 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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Recycling Family of the Month - May 1993_
Mayor Matteson announced that Mrs. Barbara Vahovick
and family of 12680 Sandburg Way are the recipients
of the May 1993 Recycling Family of the Month Award
and of local merchant gift certificates from the
Food Connection, Domino's Pizza, and Flowers By
Yvonne.
2C. Presentation to Advocate School Students
Community Services Officer Korgan thanked the
Chamber of Commerce, the Sheriff's Department, and
the City for their assistance with the Grand
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Terrace Days celebration. She praised the students
of the Advocate School who participated in the
Grand Terrace Days event, and Mayor Matteson
presented the students with Certificates of
Appreciation for their volunteer service.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-93-107 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar.
A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 062393
B. RATIFY 06/23/93 CRA ACTION
C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
D. APPROVE 6/07/93 AND 6/10/93 MINUTES
E. BID AWARD - STREET SWEEPING
F. SALARY RESOLUTION INCORPORATING TITLE CHANGES
FOR PERSONNEL
G. YEAR END BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS - FY 1992-93:
1. INCREASE ESTIMATED REVENUE $18,960 TO
REFLECT FORFEITED DEPOSITS
2. INCREASE ESTIMATED REVENUE $40,641 FOR
FEMA MONIES REIMBURSEMENTS
3. INCREASE APPROPRIATION $28,000 FOR
INSURANCE AND SURETY BONDS
4. INCREASE APPROPRIATION $15,000 FOR CHILD
CARE CENTER SALARIES
5. INCREASE APPROPRIATION $26,737 FOR STORM
DRAIN DAMAGE REPAIRS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bruce Cash, Vice President - Elect, Grand Terrace Chamber
of Commerce; reported that the Chamber of Commerce raised
$2,042 during the Grand Terrace Days event, remarking
that many businesses in the City participated in the
celebration by providing products and services for parade
entrants. He commented further that June 19, 1993 was
the Grand Terrace Days "Brush Off" graffiti painting
party, adding that many members of the City assisted in
painting over graffiti located between the Fire Station
and Pico Street on Mt. Vernon. He related that 105
gallons of paint were used, adding that the Chamber
intends to continue the program. He commented that the
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Chamber has established a fund for the purchase of paint
to cover the remaining walls in the City, indicating that
17 businesses have donated a minimum of $50 toward the
fund. He requested additional financial support,
specifying that checks be sent to the Chamber of Commerce
and adding that the minimum donation amount is $10.00.
He announced that the new Chamber Board of Directors will
be installed on June 30, 1993, remarking that the City's
f irst Council and City Manager, Seth Armstead, will be
honored. He announced that the next Chamber Mixer will
be held on July 14, 1993 at the Highland Apartments from
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. He invited the public to participate
in the August 27, 1993 Golf Tournament that will be held
at the Palm Meadows Golf Course. He revealed that the
cost will be $65.00, including lunch and green fees, and
remarked that prizes will also be awarded at the
Tournament. He commented that the reservation fee is
non-refundable and suggested that interested parties
contact the Chamber office for further details about the
Tournament.
ORAL REPORTS
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, announced that San
Bernardino County is sponsoring a graffiti removal
program on Saturday, June 26, 1993.
Assistant City Manager Anstine, remarked that a
number of cities from the County are participating
in the graffiti removal program, adding that
volunteers will meet at Grand Terrace City Hall at
7:00 a.m. to abate graffiti throughout the City.
He remarked that the volunteers will remove any
graffiti remaining following the Chamber's graffiti
removal program.
Councilmember Carlstrom, commented that the State
is in the process of balancing the Budget and
expressed concern that the State will raid the
City's funds further, urging the City to protect
the City's revenue.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Grand Terrace Amending Title 4 of the Municipal
Code and Establishing a comprehensive schedule for
Fees Taxes and Fines for Permits Licenses
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services, Facilities, and Activities Provided by -
the
City of Grand Terrace._
CC-93-108 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the
first reading of the Ordinance amending Title 4 of the
Municipal Code and establishing a comprehensive schedule
for fees, taxes, and fines for permits, licenses,
services, facilities, and activities provided by the City
of Grand Terrace to the regularly scheduled City Council
Meeting of July 8, 1993 at 6:00 p.m.
6B. Negative Declaration E-9 -08 lCity Entry Wall
Treatment - Cal Trans Proiect)
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there
being none, he returned discussion to Council.
CC-93-109 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the
Resolution approving the Negative Declaration for the
City entry treatment (E-93-08), including street
landscaping, median, sign, and block wall.
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Regional Transportation Im rovement Program RTIP
CC-93-110 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the Resolution
approving projects to be included in the 1993-99 Regional
Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP) amendment.
8B. Transportation Control Measures Resolution
CC-93-111 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEN CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the
Resolution committing to develop the local portion of the
Transportation Control Measure Subregional Implementation
Program in accordance with the requirements of the 1991
South Coast Air Quality Management Plan and the 1992
Federal Attainment Plan for Carbon Monoxide.
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ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 6:45
p.m., until the regular CRA/City Council Meeting, which
is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 8, 1993.
MAYOR the City of Grand Terrace
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CITY CLERK of the ity of Grand
Terrace