01/27/1994CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 27, 1994
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 January
27, 1994 at 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT: 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
Bernard Simon, Finance Director
Joann Lombardo, Interim Community Development Director
John Harper, City Attorney
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
ABSENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Salim Elias, Azure
Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance led by Councilmember Singley.
Councilmember Carlstrom reported that Mayor Matteson is
recuperating from surgery at home.
Mayor Pro Tempore Christianson convened City
Council meeting at 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tempore Christianson reconvened City
Council meeting at 6:10 P.M.
ITEMS TO DELETE
8B. Sheriff's Contract and Settlement Agreement for
Booking Fees
City Manager Schwab stated that the Settlement
Agreement portion of Item 8B will be discussed
during Closed Session.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Recycling Family of the _Month - December 1993
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Mayor Pro Tem Christianson announced that Mr. and
Mrs. Harker and family of 22295 Dove Street are the
recipients of the December 1993 Recycling Family of
the Month Award and of local merchant gift
certificates from The Food Connection restaurant,
Dimitri's restaurant, and Flowers by Yvonne.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-94-08 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4--0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON
WAS ABSENT), to approve the remainder of the Consent
Calendar with the removal of Item 3F and with the January
13, 1994 City Council Minutes amended to clarify that
Councilmember Hilkey does not want to seek action against
Comcast but rather he wants to seek redress through that
company's equipment, which is located within the City's
boundaries, for losses due to the failure of Comcast to
fulfill contract obligations.
A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 012794
B. RATIFY 01/27/94 CRA ACTION
C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
D. APPROVE 01/13/94 MINUTES
E. DENY REFUSE EXEMPTION (BECKWITH)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3F. Renewal of Household Hazardous Waste Contract
with County of San Bernardino
CC-94-09 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS
ABSENT), to continue the renewal of the Household
Hazardous Waste Contract with the County of San
Bernardino to the City Council Meeting of February 10,
1994.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dick Rollins, 22700 De Berry Street, Grand Terrace;
indicated that he has been contacted by members of the
public who have relayed their dissatisfaction with the
inconvenience caused by the construction at the
intersection of Mt. Vernon and Barton Road. He commented
further that others have questioned the validity of
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expending funds to beautify crosswalks. He suggested
that the City publish an article in the City's
newsletter, Terrace View, explaining the purpose of and
funding for the construction.
City Manager Schwab, explained that there are two sources
of funding for the crosswalk project: the Redevelopment
Agency and the Street Improvement Fund. He stated that
following the City's adoption of the 20-year Development
Plan, the Colton Joint Unified School District sued the
City, citing the potentially adverse impact of increased
traffic on Grand Terrace Elementary School. He went on
to say that the City's construction of a sound
attenuation wall at the elementary school was a condition
of the settlement of that lawsuit. He added that the
crosswalk beautification project is being funded by
street improvement fees, which are collected from the
construction of homes. He asserted that such fees can
only be used for capital construction such as building
new streets or capital improvement projects such as the
Barton Road crosswalk project. Empathizing with the
residents, he commented that the project is nearly
completed and stressed that the project was funded by
street improvement funds. He explained that often no new
street construction is needed after the construction of
a new home, which increases the street fund. He revealed
that the City developed the Beautification Plan in the
past with the intention of utilizing the street
improvement fund. He emphasized that those funds cannot
be used for street maintenance, salaries, law enforcement
or parks and reiterated that there will be an article in
the Terrace View and Chamber of Commerce newsletters
regarding the crosswalk project.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
(a) Minutes of 11/08/93
CC-94-10 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4--0--1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT),
to accept the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of
November 8, 1993.
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2. Historical and Cultural Committee
(a) Minutes of 01/03/94
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CC-94-11 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT),
to accept the Historical and Cultural Committee Minutes
of January 3, 1994.
3. Emergency Operations Committee
(a) Minutes of 08/17/93, 09/21/93, and
10/19/93
CC-94-12 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT),
to accept the Emergency Operations Committee Minutes of
August 17, 1993, September 21, 1993, and October 19,
1993.
5B. Council Reports
Councilmember Hi ke , questioned whether the City
Manager had received a request regarding the
Comcast Agreement.
City Manager Schwab, responded that the City has
been accepting Comcast bill payments since January
1, 1994 and added that the City will also accept
converter boxes. He noted that anyone who wishes
to terminate service or acquire a service upgrade
should contact the Redlands Comcast office at 10393
Enterprise Drive or call Comcast at 796-5522.
Councilmember Hilkey, inquired whether Comcast pays
the City to accept the payments.
City Manager Schwab, commented that Comcast pays
the City a fee to accept converter boxes in
addition to .45 per bill collected. He asserted
that the City's intention is not to generate
revenue but rather to provide service to the
residents. He explained that many residents pay
their utility bills at City Hall and added that the
City also has a drop box for the water bill
payments. He reiterated that the City began
accepting the Comcast bills on January 1, 1994.
Councilmember Carlstrom, reported that he attended
the Executive Committee meeting of the League of
California Cities on Wednesday, January 12, 1994.
He commented that the meeting covered the amount of
service that the League provides for the cities as
the cities' lobbyist in Sacramento. He mentioned
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that there was a proposal to increase the League
dues by 3%. He related that a poll was taken of
the members in attendance from the San
Bernardino/Riverside Counties, Inland Division, and
related that the majority approved the increase.
He commented that he received a call from a
property owner regarding the storm drain
construction on Grand Terrace Road. He related
that the resident was concerned that used asphalt
was being buried on the property. He added that he
saw no evidence of such activity.
City Engineer Kicak, remarked that the project
should be completed within two weeks. He added
that the City plans to use the concrete around the
headwall at the east end of the pipe as riprap
material to protect the bank in the area. He
stated that he knows of no one placing asphalt in
the fill material in the area, adding that the fill
material is clean and has been examined by a soils
engineer.
Councilmember Singlet', reported that he attended a
meeting with the City Manager at Best, Best, &
Kreiger regarding the amended Brown Act. He
explained that the Brown Act is the law that
regulates public meetings. He requested that the
City Attorney comment on the numerous changes in
the Act to Council prior to April 1, indicating
that the changes will become effective on that
date.
City Manager Schwab, introduced the new Finance
Director, Bernard Simon. He commented that Mr.
Simon has worked previously in the private sector
and added that Mr. Simon is a Certified Public
Accountant.
Mayor Pro Tem Christianson, stated that he, the
City Manager, Councilmember Singley, staff, and
members of the citizens patrol attended the
Legislative Mixer for the local Chambers of
Commerce. He indicated that many legislators
attended the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6A. Community Development Block Grant Program
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Mayor Pro Tem Christianson opened discussion to the
public, there being none, he returned discussion to
Council.
It was the concensus of Council to submit the
following listing for the 1994/95 CDBG Projects:
-- improvements and expansion of the existing
Senior Center building.
-- Installation of sidewalks between
Terrace Convalescent Hospital and
Terrace Mail Mart on Mt. Vernon
provide adequate accessibility
handicapped.
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-- Development of landscaping in the
Citizen's Park.
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-- Continued financial support for the Senior
Home Improvement program through the
Oldtimer's Foundation.
6B. First Reading
and building/supplies use in the cm zone ana p--wj-
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Declaration (Johnstone Supply)
Mayor Pro Tem Christianson opened discussion to the
public.
Stan Hargrave, 3714 Tibbets, Riverside; speaking on
behalf of Johnstone Supply, advocated for the
approval of the first reading of the Ordinance.
Nancy Erickson, 23020 Siskin Court, Grand Terrace;
applicant, spoke in favor of the ordinance.
James Coffin, Commerce Way, Grand Terrace;
expressed support for the Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Christianson returned discussion to
Council.
CC-94-13 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCZLMEMBER
CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT),
to approve the first reading of the Ordinance adopting
zoning Amendment Z-93-05 changing one parcel in the C2
zone to the CM zone for light manufacturing and retail
uses, and CUP-93-06, Conditional Use Permit allowing
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light manufacturing and building/supplies use in the CM
zone and E-93-15, Environmental Review and associated
Negative Declaration (Johnstone Supply).
6C. First Reading - An Ordinance of the City of Grand
Terrace adopting zoning amendment Z-93-03 Item 2,
to Chapter 18.76 (Non -conforming Uses). Section
associated Negative Declaration, E-93-13
Mayor Pro Tem Christianson opened discussion to the
public, there being none, he returned discussion to
Council.
CC-94-14 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to approve the first
reading of the Ordinance adopting zoning amendment Z-93-
03 Item 2, to Chapter 18.76 (Non -conforming Uses),
Section 18.73 (General Regulations and Exceptions),
Section 18.63 (Site and Architectural Review) and Barton
Road Specific Plan Development regulations BRSP-93-02
(III-3/4) and non -conforming uses including associated
Negative Declaration, E-93-13.
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Omnitrans Transit Service Alternatives
Council concurred to direct staff to pursue
Alternative No. 2 whereby the City will provide a
private contract operation shuttle service within
the City limits.
8B. Sheriff's Contract
CC-94-15 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT), to
authorize Mayor Matteson to execute the 1993/94 Law
Enforcement Contract with the San Bernardino County
Sheriff's Department in the amount of $869,235.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem. Christianson announced that Council went
into Closed Session to discuss the settlement of
litigation.
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9A. Settlement Agreement for Booking Fees
CC-94-16 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM. CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON
WAS ABSENT) to accept the Booking Fees Settlement
Agreement with the County of San Bernardino.
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tempore Christianson adjourned the City Council
Meeting at 8:15 p.m., until the next Regular CRA/City
Council Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on
Thursday, February 10, 1994.
CITY CLERK of the Ci y of Grand
Terrace
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE of the City of Grand
Terrace
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