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09/23/1993CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 23, 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 September 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, Community Development Director John Harper, City Attorney Cpt. Tom Denham, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Phil Bush, Finance Director Joe Kicak, City Engineer The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Tom Comstock, Assembly of God, 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. Recyclingt Family of the Month - August 1993 Mayor Matteson announced that the Liebelt family of 22275 Van Buren received the Recycling Family of the Month Award for August 1993 and were the recipients of merchant gift certificates from Domino's Pizza, Verlee's Fancy Pets and Fish, and the Food Connection. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-93-140 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER 0 SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar. Council Minutes - 09/23/93 Page 2 A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 092393 B. RATIFY 09/23/93 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 9/09/93 MINUTES E. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RIDE SHARE WEEK - OCTOBER 4-8, 1993 F. BID AWARD - BARTON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT Mike Fasenmyer, 12847 Reed Avenue, Grand Terrace; spoke on behalf of the Friends of the Library and announced that the Friends will hold their annual book sale from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on September 24, 1993 and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 1993. He reported that the proceeds from the sale will fund the purchase of books for the Grand Terrace Branch Library. He invited the public to attend the sale, remarking that it will be held in the Community Room at City Hall. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 8/09/93 CC-93-141 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of August 9, 1993. (b) Request for Funds - Red Ribbon Week CC-93-142 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the allocation of $400 to purchase materials for activities planned for the annual Red Ribbon Week anti -drug program. (c) Request for Funds - Computer Software CC-93-143 MOTION BY COUNCLMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the allocation of $400 for additional computer software materials for use in the Council Minutes - 09/23/93 Page 3 Crime Prevention Programs scheduled for the 1993/94 fiscal year. (d) Accept Member Resignation and Appoint Richard Peters as a Regular Member CC-93-144 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the resignation of August Schmidt due to his relocation to another state and to send him a letter conveying the City's appreciation for his service to the community; to appoint Richard Peters as a regular member, with Mr. Peters' term to expire on June 30, 1994 and to send Mr. Peters a letter notifying him of his appointment. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, questioned whether the City has been successful in persuading the property owner to complete the paving alongside the business on Barton Road, expressing concern regarding flooding in the upcoming rainy season. City ManacFer Schwab, replied in the affirmative, stating that staff has researched the matter and adding that the City Engineer is in the process of communicating with the developer, Mr. Good, to complete the necessary improvements. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, inquired whether the Mayor had recevied a copy of the Resolutions that will be presented at the League of California Cities meeting. Mayor Matteson, responded in the negative. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, requested that staff distribute the copies as soon as the Resolutions arrive at City Hall for Council review. He reported that he and Councilmember Singley participated in the graffiti "Paint -Out" sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce on Sunday, September 19, 1993. He revealed satisfaction with the public attendance and praised the local Girl Scout Troop for their participation. He indicated that the group painted from 7:00 a.m. to Noon, adding that Main Street is nearly finished. Mayor Matteson, questioned whether the group had only one color of paint for the "Paint Out." Council Minutes - 09/23/93 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, remarked that the block walls on Mt. Vernon and Main are the same color. Mayor Matteson, inquired whether any of the graffiti removal was done on private property. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, replied that the current Chamber -sponsored painting project involves graffiti eradication on the public right-of-way. Cry Manager Schwab, indicated that the City can remove graffiti on private property but revealed that the City needs prior approval from the property owner before proceeding to abate any graffiti. Mayor Matteson, questioned whether there are any variations in the paint color the City is using to cover the graffiti. City Manager Schwab, commented that the City utilizes a standard color which the City obtains from San Bernardino County, remarking that the color varies from grey to a pale white. He indicated that the City will use paint supplied by the property owner. Mayor Matteson, expressed concern regarding covering graffiti on a white wall at the complex on Michigan. Assistant City Manager Anstine, commented that the City has already requested permission from the property owner to enter that property and are awaiting a response. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, extended thanks to B.F.I. for donating paint for the "Paint Out." He mentioned further that he attended a Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Wednesday, September 15, 1993 at Classic Fitness on Barton Road near Michigan. He spoke on behalf of the owners of the business, thanking Planning Director Materassi for her assistance in gaining approval from the County on some of the necessary permits needed to open the business. Mayor Matteson, remarked that he attended the Mayors and City Managers Meeting, revealing that the primary topic was the continuation of Sheriff's Council Minutes - 09/23/93 Page 5 protection or the formation of a JPA group of local cities for law enforcement. He indicated that Harry Mays, the County Administrator for law enforcement, has threatened to eliminate law enforcement protection for cities in the County. He reported that the cities have elected to perform a study to determine the probability of maintaining their own law enforcement, commenting that the cities discussed the possiblity of joining together for law enforcement or forming a JPA composed of eleven participating cities. He reported that the cities have a consensus regarding the high quality of service provided by the Sheriff's Department but remarked that budget cuts have precipitated the problem. He indicated that cities in the high desert are completing their own $35,000 study, relating that if all the cities join, the cost of a County -wide study would be $50,000. He indicated that information regarding the study will be submitted to all participating Councils. He stressed that the study will place the cities in a position to respond should the County Administrator cancel the law enforcement contracts, offering his belief that the Sheriff's Department must provide law protection to the entire County to some extent. He indicated that the high desert cities will provide a report regarding the cost per city (based on per capita) of the proposed study, revealing that he will keep the Council apprised of the situation. Councilmember Singlev, asserted that the issue is not the quality of service provided by the Sheriff's Department but rather the negotiations with the County Administrative offices. He mentioned that a similar study was done in Orange County which indicated that service provided by the Sheriff's Department was drastically more economical than city law enforcement. He expressed concern regarding the potential ramifications of involvement in the study. Mayor Matteson, clarified that the study that was done in Orange County revealed that city law enforcement was more expensive but stressed that the formation of a JPA would spread the cost of law enforcement among eleven cities. He surmised that although the initial cost would be excessive, the long-term cost would be more economical. Council Minutes - 09/23/93 Page 6 Councilmember Sinalev, remarked that expending the monies to fund the prosposed study would need Council approval and suggested that the matter be discussed more thoroughly when the issue is agendized. He requested that a Resolution be drafted to commend Debra Mueller for her years of service to the City and praised Ms. Mueller's conduct during the last election. He announced that he also attended the Chamber Mixer at Classic Fitness and the Woman's Club Ice Cream Social that followed the Mixer. Councilmember Carlstrom, referenced a memo that was circulated in Colton that the gang, the Bloods, were having a membership drive. Councilmember Sin le , remarked that the Sheriff's Department investigated that claim. Captain Denham, indicated that the rumor was found to be unsubstantiated. Councilmember Carlstrom, explained that the supposed gang membership drive involves gang members driving at night with their vehicle lights turned off. He remarked that any motorist who flashes the gang car with their lights to indicate that the lights of the gang car are off will be shot. He commented that the killing would ensure membership in the gang and cautioned the public regarding reacting to cars driving at night without lights. Councilmember Hilkey, urged the public to complete and return the bus ridership survey that was included in the City's newsletter, indicating that a large number of the surveys have been returned to City Hall. He commented that Omnitrans will examine the surveys to determine the feasiblity of establishing a route through the City. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Zoning Amendment - Z-93-01(Accessory Structures Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none, he returned discussion to Council. CC-93-145 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 3-2, (MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON AND Council Minutes - 09/23/93 Page 7 COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY VOTED NO), to approve the first reading of the Ordinance adopting zoning amendment Z-93- 01 and E-93-10 to Chapters 18.06, 18.10, 18.63, and 18.73 to allow clarification of site and architectural review procedures including, but not limited to, accessory structures, and the Negative Declaration. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 6:50 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 14, 1993. CITY CLERK of the Citq of Grand Terrace MAYOR o he City of Grand errace