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10/14/1993[I] [ 1 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 14 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 October 14, 1993 at 6:05 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 Joe Kicak, City Engineer John Harper, City Attorney Sgt. Mike Howell, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Phil Bush, Finance Director The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Rich Dubose, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Hilkey. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:05 P.M. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:20 P.M. ITEMS TO DELETE OR ADD 8C. Add Annual League of California Cities Conference Resolutions to Agenda CC-93-146 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to add the Resolutions relating to the Annual League of California Cities Conference to the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation of Red Ribbon - Sharon Korgan Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry Street, Grand Terrace; presented the anti -drug campaign Red Ribbon to Council Minutes - 10/14/93 Page 2 Council on behalf of Sharon Korgan, who was unable to attend the meeting. 2B. Proclamation - Energy Awareness Month Mayor Matteson read a Proclamation designating October 1993 as "Energy Awareness Month." He presented the Proclamation to Betty Mason who accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Grand Terrace Woman's Club. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-93-147 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 101493 B. RATIFY 10/14/93 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 09/23/93 MINUTES E. REJECT LIABILITY CLAIM 93-05 (KASLER, SHELLEY) F. REJECT LIABILITY CLAIM 93-06 (KASLER, MEGAN) G. REJECT LIABILITY CLAIM 93-07 (KASLER, ROCKWELL) PUBLIC COMMENT Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry Street, Grand Terrace; warned that Social Security checks are being stolen from curbside mail boxes in Grand Terrace. He related that mail is often removed from one box and placed in mail boxes on different routes, stating that the Post Office has indicated that routes 15, 17, and 18 are the routes affected. He recommended that seniors have their Social Security checks deposited directly into their bank accounts. mayor Matteson, praising Mr. Rollins' civic -mindedness, requested that anyone who sees someone tampering with any mail boxes report the incident to the Sheriff's Department or the City. 0 Council Minutes - 10/14/93 Page 3 ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical and Cultural Committee (a) Request for Banner to Cross Street Council concurred to direct staff to contact the City committees and to investigate the cost of constructing stanchions on each side of Barton Road to support a banner that would stretch across the street. (b) Minutes of 9/7/93 CC-93-148 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Historical and Cultural Committee Minutes of September 7, 1993. 2. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 5/10/93 and 6/14/93 CC-93-149 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of May 10, 1993 and June 14, 1993. 3. Parks & Recreation Committee (a) Report on Use of Pico Park Michael O'Connell, 22596 Thrush, Grand Terrace; indicated that the Parks & Recreation Committee recommended that the field at Pico Park be maintained as it was originally designed. He remarked that the field was designed for a multi -purpose use, and the Committee opposed the use of the field strictly for Little League, commenting that Little League can still use the DeBerry field. He specifically cited the proposed 10, warning cut in the field as detrimental to the Soccer teams' use of the park. CC-93-144 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Parks and Recreation Committee recommendations for the use of Pico Park: Council Minutes - 1.0/14/93 Page 4 1. The original plans approved by the Parks and Recreation Committee and the City Council, with input from Soccer and Little League, should not vary. . .the Pico Park is designed to accommodate all citizens of Grand Terrace. The approved plans consist of an adult, large softball field (this field would have no pitching mound nor grass infield), two Little League fields, with no permanent outfield fence (so that the Grand Terrace Soccer Club can use the field during their season), Tot Lot, basketball courts, snackbar, and restrooms. 2. The adult softball Pico Park field should remain. Colton/Terrace Little League still has the use of the Terrace Hills Jr. High field, which has lights, snackbar, and restrooms. Historically, the Little League has used this field for its Junior, Senior, and Big League divisions. Little League can still use the adult softball field for its own softball and T-ball divisions when not in conflict with adult softball. The Recreation Services Department desires to expand the Grand Terrace Adult Softball League and this filed is needed to meet the needs of the Adult Softball teams. 3. The request for a 10 foot warning track is impractical. . .there are no permanent outfield fences, and if a warning track is cut into any of the grass portions of the field, it would severely interfere with Soccer's ability to use the field. 4. Both Little League fields should have raised mounds. The adult softball field will not have a mound. 5. Little League should have use of the Pico Park for their season ONLY. Generally, from the first of March until the end of July, sign ups and tryouts could be scheduled on a day -to --day basis. The reason for this is that the Grand Terrace Soccer Club will still need to utilize the Pico Park from August to the end of January. Hours for use of Pico Park should be based on what was guaranteed to the citizens who reside in and around the Park at the time the hearings were conducted for the approval of the park. Council Minutes - 10/14/93 Page 5 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, indicating that he attended a meeting at the mobile home park at 22111 Newport regarding the purchase of the park by the homeowners, requested an update on the status of the mobilehome park conversion study. City Manager Schwab stated that the City has not yet received a report from the London Group but surmised that a written report would be forthcoming in about 90 days. Mayor Matteson, requested that the City obtain a written progress report on the study before issuing any further payments to the London Group. City Manager Schwab, assured Council that the City would request the report from the London Group prior to the issuance of payment on a third invoice. Mayor Matteson, inquired whether negotiations were proceeding with the improvements required of the business owner on Barton Road. City Engineer Kicak, replied that he spoke with Mr. Goode, indicating that Mr. Goode is willing to work with the City to complete the improvements. Mayor Matteson, indicated that the public has expressed dissatisfaction with the service provided by Fire Station No. 23 in Grand Terrace. Expressing chagrin, he suggested that personnel changes be implemented at the Fire Department. City -Manager Schwab, explained that he had been in contact with the Fire Department and the remark made by a Grand Terrace firefighter regarding a patient at the Retirement Hotel was an expression of concern regarding the safety of that individual; however, he indicated that the comment was inappropriate and advised that the Fire Department employee should have reported the condition of the patient to his superior so that the information could be relayed to the Retirement Hotel staff. Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, announced that the Fire Department and the Citizen Patrol are sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 24, 1993 from Council Minutes - 10/14/93 Page 6 7:00 a.m. to Noon at the Fire Station and explained that the breakfast will kickoff Red Ribbon Week. He invited the public to attend the Red Ribbon celebration that will be held on October 29, 1993 in the City Hall Meeting room from 5-7 p.m., adding that refreshments will be served. He remarked further that the celebration will feature drug displays and entertainment by McGruff. He mentioned the Volunteer Appreciation Picnic that was sponsored by the City in honor of its many volunteers, commending Hannah Laister, Volunteer of the Year, and Joe Foerster, who received Special Recognition for his many hours of volunteer service. He indicated that he received a copy of a letter regarding merchandise available for purchase at the 99 Cent store in the City and requested that staff investigate the claim and report back to Council. Gene Carlstrom, complimented the Volunteer Appreciation Picnic and commended City Manager Schwab and staff for the event. Councilmember Singles, commented that he attended the county -wide Gang and Drug Task Force meeting, adding that the group passed a Resolution supporting Proposition 172 - the 1/2 cent sales tax. He indicated further that he attended the SANBAG meeting, adding that the depletion of funds due to the reduction in the tax base was the topic of discussion. He remarked that the I-215 freeway improvement project currently has no funding, commenting that there will be a meeting in Riverside regarding revitalizing the I-215 project on November 3, 1993. He reported that he contacted the Riverside Flight Service Office, reporting that they refuted the rumor that the flight patterns at Redlands Airport will change. He commented further that the County Board of Supervisors plans to vote on Tuesday, October 19, 1993 to withdraw from the Airport Landuse Commission due to funding shortfalls. Praising the action of the Board, he cited that the Airport Landuse Commission duplicates other agencies. He announced that he attended the groundbreaking ceremony at Pico Park on Thursday, October 14, 1993 and speculated that the park will open by March 1994. Council Minutes - 10/14/93 Page 7 Councilmember Hilkev, indicated his belief that the City of Redlands has changed the flight traffic pattern around Norton AFB. Councilmember Singley, explained that air traffic from the Redlands Airport does not fly over Redlands but rather over the wash in the area. He remarked, however, that if the Norton AFB site is used for a commercial airport, the installation of a second runway may necessitate directing air traffic over Redlands, surmising that commercial aircraft will land to the east and takeoff to the west. Councilmember Hilkev, indicated that he attended a meeting that morning regarding the status of Norton Air Force Base, stating that all military activity has ceased. He applauded the Volunteer picnic. He also mentioned that the Postal Office is examining the City's zip code request, adding that if the review is favorable, the City may have a zip code by July 1994. He asserted, however, that if the request is denied, the City will continue the appeal and review process until the zip code is approved. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Renewal of CUP for Outdoor RC Car Racetrack (K & M Accessories) Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. William Blake, 22474 A Barton Road, Grand Terrace; spoke on behalf of the new owner, Ann Penny, and related that the new owner is willing to accept the conditions of the CUP. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. Local Businesswoman, 22365 Barton Road, Grand Terrace; spoke on behalf of Jaeger Development Company in opposition to the renewal of CUP-90-06, expressing the belief that the racetrack use is not consistent with the area. CC-93-151 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve renewal of CUP-90-06 for the operation of an outdoor, remote control car race track subject to the following conditions: Council Minutes - 10/14/93 Page 8 1. All conditions as recommended by the Forestry and Fire Warden's Department in their memorandum dated July 19, 1990. 2. Occupancy of the race track facility shall be limited to 1.00 persons within the fenced area of the site. 3. Existing speaker system will be allowed to remain in operation provided that it shall not exceed 55 dbs adjacent to the residential areas. This should be interpreted as being in the front yard of houses across the street from Mt. Vernon, yards of the apartments at Britton Way and on the yards of the Convalescent Hospital, plus any other sensitive residential -type use in the area. Noise test should be taken, excluding road traffic, to evaluate the noise levels of the race track individually. 4. Hours of operation shall be limited to the following: Fridays 6:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. Saturdays 10:00 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. Sundays 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 5. When track is not in operation, access shall be secured and locked. 6. The proposed project shall be maintained in accordance with City Council approval of October 14, 1993. Minor changes can be approved by the Planning Director. Expansion or relocation will require a Public Hearing with the Planning Commission. 7. All aspects of the proposed project, including landscaping, irrigation systems, building maintenance and operations shall be maintained in a clean and functional manner and operated in accordance with this approval and the overall goals and objectives of the City of Grand Terrace. 8. Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from any and all liability arising out of the operation conducted pursuant to this approval save and except liability caused by the City's sole negligence. �J I Council Minutes - 10/14/93 Page 9 9. Conditional Use Permit expires on October 15, 1994 unless applicant requests an extension of the Conditional Use Permit prior to expiration. Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to review anytime during the year upon receipt of citizen complaints. 10. By accepting the benefits of this permit, the permittee waives the right to challenge any conditions set forth herein. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. SECOND READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 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. CC-93-152 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 3-2 (MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY VOTED NO), to approve 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. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Consideration of a Regional Law Enforcement Study CC-93-153 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to decline participation in the regional law enforcement study and to direct staff to notify the desert cities of the City's action. 8B. Reschedule November Council Meetings CC-93-154 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to cancel the October 28, November 11, and November 25, 1993 City Council Meetings and to schedule a Special City Council Meeting on November 10, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. Council Minutes - 10/14/93 Page 10 8C. League of California Cities Resolutions CC-93-155 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to follow the League of California Cities recommendations. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Matteson reported that Council went into Closed Session to discuss litigation regarding the County of San Bernardino v. the City of Grand Terrace et.al. No decisions were announced. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:50 p.m., until the next special CRA/City Council Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 10, 1993. � A, k C't2L �-1-7 FII 'M Ld'e, - CITY CLERK of thW City of Grand Terrace 0 of the Citylbf Grand Terrace