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07/08/1993CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - JULY 8, 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 July 8, 1993 at 6:10 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 Phil Bush, Finance Director Joe Kicak, City Engineer John Harper, City Attorney Lt. Rodney Hoops, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director The meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Pro Ten Christianson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carlstrom. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Matteson announced that Council went into Closed Session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation involving the City of Grand Terrace v. OMG. No decisions were made. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 7:05 P.M. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 7:15 P.M. ITEMS TO DELETE 2A. Certificate of Commendation - Frank Perez City Manager Schwab reported that Mr. Perez could not attend the meeting but would be awarded the Certificate of Commendation at the August 12, 1993 City Council Meeting. Council Minutes - 07/08/93 Page 2 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2B. Presentation to Outgoing Chamber President from Supervisor Riordan Ed O'Neal, on behalf of Supervisor Riordan, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Elsa Ingalls for her leadership and dedicated service as the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce President from November 1, 1991 to June 30, 1993. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-93-112 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with the removal of Items 3E, 3G, and 3H. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 070893 B. RATIFY 07/08/93 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 6/23/93 MINUTES 0 F. BID AWARD - ROAD MAINTENANCE ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3E. BID AWARD - BARTON ROAD CC-93-113 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the re -bidding of the Barton Road Improvement Plan since no bids were received by the bidding deadline of July 6, 1993. 3G. Bid Award - Pico Park CC-93-114 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to reject all bids received on July 6, 1993 for the Pico Park project as all bids were in excess of the amount budgeted for the project and to authorize the re -bidding of the Pico Park project. 3H. Refuse -Exemption O'Neal Ed O'Neal, 22608 Minona Drive, Grand Terrace; indicating that he previously worked as Supervisor Riordan's recycling staff person, remarked that he has attempted to Council Minutes - 07/08/93 Page 3 achieve 1001% recycling. Citing that he adjusted his living habits and utilizes a chipper, a fireplace, and composting to eliminate waste, he asserted that he has attained over 90% recycling. He commented that he requested that B.F.I. discontinue service to his residence but stated that he received a notice informing him that refuse collection is mandatory in Grand Terrace. He voiced frustration for being compelled to pay for a service he does not use. He suggested that the City create a Utilities Commission to perform research and to make recommendations to Council regarding all public utility issues. CC-93-115 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR MATTESON, CARRIED 5-0, to grant Mr. O'Neal an exemption from mandatory refuse collection. PUBLIC COMMENT Debra Mueller, 22608 La Paix, Grand Terrace; remarked that she had intended to file for a refuse collection exemption but did not. She commented, however, that she was exempted from curbside recycling, indicating that she has also achieved 90% recycling yet revealing that she has reduced her recycling efforts in order to make the mandatory refuse collection cost-effective. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical and Cultural Committee (a) Appoint Member (McBride) CC-93-116 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Judy McBride as a regular member of the Historical and Cultural Committee, with the term to expire June 30, 1994. (b) Minutes of 6/7/93 CC-93-117 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Historical and Cultural Committee Minutes of June 7, 1993. Council Minutes - 07/08/93 Page 4 5B. council Reports Mayor Matteson, reporting that two Councilmembers will be unable to attend the July 22, 1993 City Council Meeting, announced the cancellation of the July 22, 1993 meeting. He indicated that the next City Council meeting will be August 12, 1993 unless a Special Meeting is called. CC-93-118 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to cancel the July 22, 1993 City Council Meeting. City Attorney Harper, advised that a bond issue may necessitate the calling of a Special Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, referring to correspondence from Stater Brother's security, suggested that the City develop an ordinance prohibiting skateboarding. Mayor Matteson, requested that staff investigate the issue and return the matter to Council. city Manager Schwab, indicated that the City has experienced some difficulties with skateboarders. Mayor Matteson, inquired whether the City has an ordinance prohibiting skateboarding. City Manager Schwab, replied in the negative. Mayor Matteson, questioned the method the City uses to curtail problem skateboarders. Lt. Rodney Hoops, responded that the skateboarders are cited under public nuisance and trespassing laws. He indicated that the Sheriff's Department has requested that the Bank of America and Stater Brother's post signs that will read "Skateboarding prohibited under Penal Code Section 602. All violators will be prosecuted." He revealed that the Sheriff's Department has met with concerned parents, adding that most of the skateboarding issues have been resolved. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, in reference to a letter Council received regarding the Jumpers on Barton Road, indicated that the Sheriff's Department is addressing the issue. 0 Council Minutes - 07/08/93 Page 5 Councilmember Carls rom, reported that he attended the monthly SANBAG meeting on Wednesday, July 7, 1993, remarking that the meeting marked the 20th anniversary of the formation of the organization. He also commented that the SANBAG budget was discussed, remarking that revenue from Measure "I" and Proposition 111 has diminished. He expressed his opinion that the State balanced its budget at the expense of the cities and counties and voiced concern regarding Grand Terrace's loss of revenue. Councilmember Singlev, remarked that he attended the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner on June 30, 1993 with the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and the City Manager. He reported also that the CDF Fire District and Water Assessments will not be levied against the public. Councilmember Hilkey, indicated that a Transit Needs Survey to determine potential bus ridership in the City will appear in the Fall edition of the community newsletter. He indicated that at the Omnitrans meeting he discovered that Metrolink will open a station in Highgrove prior to 1995, speculating that the commuter rail will enhance the possibility of establishing a bus route through Grand Terrace. Mayor Matteson, expressed opposition to the Highgrove station location, citing the potential traffic increase through Grand Terrace. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. An Ordinance of the Citv Council of the Citv of Grand Terrace 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. CC-93-119 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the Public Hearing for 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 regular City Council meeting of August 12, 1993. Council Minutes - 07/08/93 Page 6 6B. Landscaping and Street Lighting District 89-1 Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none, he returned discussion to Council. CC-93-120 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the Resolution confirming a diagram and assessment and providing the annual assessment levy after formation of a district and to levy the annual Assessment for Landscaping and Street Lighting District No. 89-1 for the Fiscal Year 1993-94. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Measure I Capital Improvement Program CC-93-121 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Resolution adopting the five-year Capital Improvement Program and twenty-year Transportation Plan. 8B. Consider Naming Park Site at 22627 Grand Terrace Road CC-93-122 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the naming of the park site at 22627 Grand Terrace Road "Susan Petta Memorial Park." ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:00 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 12, 1993. CITY CLERK of the ity of Grand Terrace MAYOR�rof the City of(Grand Terrace