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12/16/1993CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 16 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 December 16, 1993 at 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Ronald Christianson, Mayor Pro Tempore Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Jim Singley, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director Alan Burns, Deputy City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer Lt. Hoops, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Roger Greenwalt, First Baptist Church of Grand Terrace, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Miss Grand Terrace, Camille Henderson. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:30 P.M. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:45 P.M. Mayor Matteson announced that Item 8A. (Request for funds - Grand Terrace Area Youth Basketball Club) would be discussed prior to the Public Hearing. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Recvcling Family f the Month - October 1993 Mayor Matteson announced that Maureen Alvarez and family of 23020 Wren Street are the recipients of the October 1993 Recycling Family of the Month Award and of local merchant gift certificates from The Food Connection restaurant, JB's Food and Cocktails, and Flowers by Yvonne. Council Minutes - 12/16/93 Page 2 2B. Presentation to outgoing Little Miss Grand Terrace Mayor Matteson introduced outgoing 1992/93 Little Miss Grand Terrace, Salina Guerrero. After Miss Guerrero sang Jingle Bells, the Mayor presented her with a plaque for her tenure as Little Miss Grand Terrace. Mayor Matteson introduced Miss Casey Squires, the 1993-94 Little Miss Grand Terrace, and presented her with a key -shaped, City of Grand Terrace pin and a name tag. 2D. Certificate of Commendation - Mar etta Ferre Mayor Matteson presented Maryetta Ferre with a Certificate of Commendation for Ms. Ferrets dedication to the advancement of education in the community. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-93-162 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 112493 AND 121693 B. RATIFY 12/16/93 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 11/10/93 MINUTES E. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - SENIOR CENTER (JANUS CORPORATION) F. SOLICITING PERMIT - TEEN CHALLENGE G. REJECT LIABILITY CLAIM 93-08 (TAYLOR) PUBLIC COMMENT Dick Rollins, 22700 De Berry Street, Grand Terrace; speaking on behalf of the Crime Prevention Committee, requested that Council establish a system to fine graffiti perpetrators and reward informants. He complimented the Chamber of Commerce and the City's maintenance staff for their efforts in abating graffiti in the City. Speaking on his own behalf, he suggested Council Minutes - 12/16/93 Page 3 that Pico Park, once it is completed, be given a name. He announced that Toastmaster's Club 290 is in the process of recruiting members and encouraged everyone to join. He remarked that the Club meets in the City Hall Community Room at 6:30 a.m. on Fridays. Assistant City Manager Anstine, remarked that the City currently has a reward program, explaining that the program provides a cash reward to individuals who provide the City with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a tagger. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Parks and Recreation Committee (a) Minutes of 05/03/93 and 11/1/93 CC-93-163 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to accept the Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes of May 3, 1993 and November 1, 1993. 2. Historical and Cultural Committee (a) Minutes of 11/01/93 CC-93-164 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to accept the Historical and Cultural Committee Minutes of November 1, 1993. 3. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 10/11/93 CC-93-165 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to accept the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of October 11, 1993. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, reported that the latest edition of the City newsletter, Terrace View, has been mailed out. Praising the lu publication, he encouraged the public to complete the enclosed Readership Survey and return it to Council Minutes - 12/16/93 Page 4 City Hall. He announced that the Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Christmas decorating contest and urged the public to contact City Hall at 824--6621 or the Chamber of Commerce office at 783-3581 for more information. He expressed his belief that the Christmas decorating contest deadline is Saturday, December 18, 1993. He expressed dissatisfaction with the billing practices of Comcast Cable, indicating that he had been overcharged on two separate occasions. He remarked that the cable rates changed on September 1, 1993 in accordance with the FCC regulations but asserted that the subsequent cable bills have been difficult to understand, citing that several bills showed different totals although he had not changed his service. He requested that the City Manager invite Comcast to appear at a Council meeting in January 1994 to explain their rates and cable channel packages. He urged the public to examine their Comcast bills closely. Councilm mber Sin le , commended the Fire Department for transporting Santa Claus throughout the community. He requested that Lt. Hoops report on law enforcement successes in the community and praised the Sheriff's Department. Lt. Hoops, reported that Grand Terrace and Loma Linda have experienced an increase in burglaries recently but remarked that the Sheriff's Detectives at Central Station have apprehended two burglary suspects, adding that the arrests have solved up to six burglaries in Grand Terrace and six in Loma Linda. He also reported that a deputy apprehended a driver who was acting suspiciously, and the subsequent investigation revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen from Nashville, Tennessee. He added that further investigation led to the recovery of weapons, $12,000 in cash, and narcotics. He speculated that the suspect was possibly en route to commit bodily harm against a Grand Terrace resident. He indicated, however, that the alertness and quick actions of the arresting deputy prevented any mayhem. He added that in 1991 the department conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of a narcotics suspect, commenting that the County of San Bernardino was awarded $2,800 through the California Asset Seizure Law and indicating that $2,047 of that amount was granted to the City of Council Minutes - 12/16/93 Page 5 Grand Terrace for placement in the law enforcement account fund. Councilmember Hilkev, announced that the San Diego branch of the Postal Service has approved the City's zip code request, adding that the matter has been directed to the San Francisco office. He speculated that more information would be available in January or February 1994. He invited Council and interested members of the public to attend a meeting with Omnitrans at 9:00 at the Omnitrans office building, adding that the transit company has three proposals for new bus service in the City. He inquired as to the status of the development of Pico Park. Assistant City Manager Anstine, reported that the Pico Park project is 3-4 weeks ahead of schedule, remarking that the project has experienced very few problems. Councilmember Hilkev, questioned whether the park would be available for use by the spring or summer. Assistant City Manager Anstine, surmised that if the project continues at its current pace, the park should be available for play at that time. Councilmember Hilkev, praised those on Orangewood who decorated their houses for Christmas, adding that the street also decorated for Halloween. He expressed his belief that Comcast has a nationwide monopoly on cable service, indicating his dissatisfaction with Comcast and his desire to take action in opposition to the company. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Recuest for Funds - Grand Terrace Area Youth Basketball Club Michael Dean, 12524 Reed Avenue, Grand Terrace; speaking as the President of the Grand Terrace Area Youth Basketball Club, thanked Mr. Rollins for his suggestion to change the name of Pico Park. He offered former Councilmember Hugh Grant's name as a possibility for the park name. He thanked Council, the City Attorney, and the City Manager for their sponsorship of GTAYBC teams and requested that the City provide $1, 080 to the Club to - fund the rental of Colton Joint Unified School District's Council Minutes - 12/16/93 Page 6 Hubbs and McIntosh Gymnasium for the use of the players for the 1994 basketball season. He requested that the City notify GTAYBC of the cost of lighting the Pico Park basketball courts, indicating the desire to be informed about the cost in writing by January 8, 1994. CC-93-169 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to appropriate $1,080.00 for the Grand Terrace Area Youth Basketball Club for use of the Colton Joint Unified School District's Hubbs and McIntosh Gymnasium. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. First Reading - An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace Adopting Zoning Amendment Z-93-02 to ha ter 18.80 of Zoning Code -Signs, and Related Barton Road Specific Plan Regulations. BRSPA-93-01, and Including the Negative Declaration E-93-13 Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Jim Benson, 22310 Barton Road, Suite B, Grand Terrace; speaking as the owner of the Sub Club Depot in Grand Terrace, indicated opposition to the Ordinance as insufficiently lenient, and revealing his belief that the Ordinance should allow the use of truck/vehicle signs to attract through traffic. Gloria Serna, 22125 Grand Terrace Road, Grand Terrace; speaking on behalf of Grand Terrace Chief Auto Parts, spoke in favor of the Ordinance, indicating a belief that A -frame signs will significantly increase customer volume for the store. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. CC-93-166 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 3-1-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY VOTED NO, COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to approve the first reading of the Ordinance, with attachments, adopting Zoning Amendment Z-93-02 to Chapter 18.80 of Zoning Code -Signs, and related Barton Road Specific Plan regulations, BRSPA-93-01, and including the Negative Declaration E-93-13 and to adopt the flier and Guidelines for Painted Vehicle Signs. 6B. First Reading - An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace to Implement Transportation Control r� Council Minutes - 12/16/93 Page 7 Measures from the 1991 Air Quality Management Plan and 1992 Federal Attainment Plan for Carbon Monoxide Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none, he returned discussion to Council. CC-93-167 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBERS CARLSTROM AND HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to approve the first reading of the Ordinance implementing Transportation Control Measures from the 1991 Air Quality Management Plan and 1992 Federal attainment plan for carbon monoxide. 6C. First Reading - An Ordinance of the City of Grand 'Terrace Adoiptincr ZoningAmendment and Associated Negative Declaration Z-93-03, BRSPA-93-02, and E- 93-10, Chapters 18.06. 18.20, 18.33, 18.76, and Zoning and Landuse Maps, Barton Road Specific Plan Sign Guidelines and Development Regulations to Incorporate Previously Approved Policy Changes to the Code Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none, he returned discussion to Council. CC-93-168 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to approve the Ordinance adopting Zoning Amendment and associated Negative Declaration Z-93-03, BRSPA-93-02, and E-93-10, Chapters 18.06, 18.20, 18.33, 18.76, and zoning and landuse maps, Barton Road Specific Plan sign guidelines and development regulations to incorporate previously approved policy changes to the Code. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:21 p.m., until the Regular CRA/City Council Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 13, 1994. 1MAYOVof the City of Crand Terrace A AY CITY CLERK of the Ci4 of Grand Terrace