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04/14/1994CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 14 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 April 14, 1994 at 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Jim Singley, Councilmember Dan Buchanan, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Bernard Simon, Finance Director John Harper, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer ABSENT: Gene Carlstrom, Mayor Pro Tempore Joann Lombardo, Interim Community Development Director Lt. Rodney Hoops, Sheriff's Department The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend Benjamin Nicholas, Highgrove United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Dan Buchanan. 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. Proclamation - "Try American Day" September 5 1994 Councilmember Buchanan read a Proclamation declaring September 5, 1994 as "Try American Day." 2B. Proclamation - "Soil and Water stewardship Week" April 24 to May 1 1994 Councilmember Singley recited a Proclamation designating the week of April 24 to May 1, 1994 as "Soil and Water Stewardship Week." CONSENT CALENDAR CC-94-38 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM WAS Council Minutes - 04/14/94 Page 2 ABSENT), to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with removal of Item E. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 041494 B. RATIFY 04/14/94 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 03/18/94 AND 03/24/94 MINUTES F. 1994-1997 CDBG AGREEMENT (DELEGATE AGENCY) G. BID AWARD - PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT (M D STRUCTURAL CONTRACTORS) H. APPROVE STAFF ATTENDANCE TO LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER'S INSTITUTE ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR E. BID AWARD - STREET STRIPING CC-94-39 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to award the Annual Street Striping Contract to Arrow Straight Marking and Striping Services, Inc. in the amount of $19,714.15. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Berry, 315 West Gillman Street, Banning; speaking on behalf of the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce, announced the approach of Grand Terrace Days. He remarked that the Grand Terrace Days 5K and 10K Run will be held on Sunday, June 12, 1994, adding that B.F.I., Hood Communications, and other businesses are sponsoring the race. He indicated that the Chamber is working closely with the City to plan Grand Terrace Days. He reported that the Chamber held its Business Community Mixer on Wednesday, April 13, 1994 at Valley Bank in Grand Terrace and announced that a joint Grand Terrace/Colton Mixer will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 1994 at Chino Valley Bank in Colton for the bank's twentieth anniversary. He commented further that the White Elephant Day Sale is approaching and stressed that many throw -away items can be recycled. He indicated that a golf tournament is scheduled for September but stated that the date has not been established. Council Minutes - 04/14/94 Page 3 Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry Street, Grand Terrace; recommended that the City of Grand Terrace consider installing the Westec motion detection alarm system at the Pico Park site, adding that the City of Loma Linda uses the system and has found it effective. He commented that the system is fully monitored with a motion path that is a few feet above the ground. He added that any movement in the motion path will alert the Sheriff's Department. Expressing concern about vandalism in Pico Park, he suggested that the City investigate the cost of such a security system. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports I. Historical and Cultural Committee (a) Minutes of 03/07/94 CC-94-40 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to accept the Historical and Cultural Committee Minutes of March 7, 1994. 2. Parks and Recreation Committee (a) Minutes of 03/07/94 CC-94-41 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to accept the Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes of March 7, 1994. Mayor Matteson, questioned whether the City had investigated the structural safety of the second floor of the snack bar at Terrace Hills Community Park. City Manager Schwab, reported that the City's building inspector reviewed the structure and made recommendations to improve the safety of the building. He indicated that City staff is making the necessary corrections. He added that the City is working with the Little League and Soccer organizations to eliminate problems with water leakage in the building. He indicated that the wood in the snack bar has been dried but remarked that the City is monitoring the structure for dry rot. Council Minutes - 04/14/94 Page 4 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, announced that the Grand Terrace Fine Art Show will be held at City Hall on May 1, 1994, adding that refreshments will be served to the public. He commented that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Colton tertiary sewage treatment plant will be held on Friday, April 15, 1994 at 11:00 a.m. on Agua Mansa Road in Colton. Councilmember Singlev, announced that he attended the Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the City. He congratulated the staff on the event, stating that it was well organized. Councilmember Hilkey, remarked that Grand Terrace is in the jurisdiction of Omnitrans, which is an entity federally subsidized through gasoline taxes. He reported that Durand Rall is the new General Manager. He commented that Omnitrans has issued its initial budget report and indicated that the shuttle service is planned for next year. He stated that Omnitrans' Dial -a -ride and Dial -a -ride Gold (for seniors and the disabled) service Grand Terrace. Adding that Dial -a -ride has not proven to be cost-effective, he indicated that Omnitrans is proposing to implement a taxi subsidy service in the communities of Fontana and Chino Hills next year. He reported that if the program is successful, the service will be implemented in Phase II in the communities of Grand Terrace, Loma Linda, and East Highland. He reported that on Friday, April 8, 1994 he attended an economic recovery seminar sponsored by Congressman George Brown. He indicated that the seminar covered information and information retrieval, remarking that he received material about a CD Rom software application of information about building and lot sizes, floor plans, and more which is loaded into a master file. He stated that those information disks can be accessed by developers or real estate professionals nation-wide. He suggested that Grand Terrace utilize the service to assist with potential growth in industrial zones adjacent to the freeway. He stated that the software supplies pictures and sound with the data. He indicated that he lobbied Jim Burns of Southern California Edison to locate the fuel cell research program in Grand Terrace, remarking that Grand Terrace is competing with a northern city that wants to be the Council Minutes - 04/14/94 Page 5 west coast fuel cell development center. He defined the fuel cell as a futuristic method of generating electricity, explaining that SCE is sponsoring the location of a research program in Grand Terrace at the Highgrove Generating Plant. Jim Burns, Area Manager, Southern California Edison; explained that fuel cells chemically convert natural gas and other fossil fuels directly into electricity. He related that fuel cell technology has been used in space travel for many years, adding that fuel cells can power industry and may eventually power cars. He stated that the fuel cell facility at the generating plant will be designed to allow companies from all over the United States to bring their technology to Grand Terrace for testing. Stressing the partnership between SCE and the fuel cell companies, he indicated that SCE will freely use the electricity generated and the developing companies will be given free use of the facility. He commented that SCE is supporting the location of the fuel cell project in Grand Terrace but indicated that another city is vying for the project. Mayor Matteson, requested written information about the fuel cell. Councilmember Hilkey, suggested that the City correspond with Congressman Brown to support locating the project in Grand Terrace. Mayor Matteson, questioned whether there are any drawbacks to the project. Jim Burns, Area Manager, SCE; explaining that the fuel cell is a non-polluting method for generating electricity, stated that the local area was chosen as a possible project site due to its poor air quality, stressing that the location would allow for the demonstration of clean technology. He commented that the gas company and Edison are working together on the project. Mayor Matteson, questioned why a fuel cell plant cannot be placed in the north and in Grand Terrace. Jim Burns, Area Manager, SCE; indicated that more land is available in Grand Terrace adjacent to the generating plant, adding that experimenting in one Council Minutes - 04/14/94 Page 6 location will allow for accurate comparisons of technological effectiveness under the same conditions. Mayor Matteson, inquired whether the project would involve the conversion of natural gas only into electricity. Jim Burns, Area Manager, SCE; responded in the affirmative, but indicated that other fossil fuels can be converted into electricity. Mayor Matteson, questioned whether hydrogen would be converted into electricity. Jim Burns, Area Manager, SCE; speculated that hydrogen may be converted in the future. city Manager Schwab, indicated that the SCE generating station in Grand Terrace has been remodeled to accommodate the fuel cell, adding that a fuel cell is already in place. He related that the project will test four different technologies to determine what type of fuel cell will be adopted for nation-wide use. Citing the slow development of electric cars due to the lack of standardization, he expressed his belief that developing technology in one primary location is efficient and cost effective. He indicated that SCE plans to develop fuel cell standards and commented that fuel cells are bulky but can be used to provide power for locomotives, ships, and hotels. He stressed the benefits of the project to the community and asserted his belief that there is no negative impact to the fuel cell project. Councilmember Hilkey, remarked that the economic recovery seminar was well attended by federal, state, and local legislators in addition to local residents, Terri Ruby and Lee Ann Garcia. Councilmember Buchanan, expressed appreciation to staff for assisting him in learning his Council position. NEW BUSINESS 8A. a Council Minutes - 04/14/94 Page 7 CC-94-42 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to appoint Councilmember Dan Buchanan as the alternate member representative to the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District's Advisory Commission on Water Policy. 8B. AARAoint Plannin❑ Commission Member CC-94-43 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-10 (MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to approve the action taken at the May 6, 1993 Council Meeting and appoint Lee Ann Garcia to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term to expire June 30, 1996 and to request Ms. Garcia's resignation from the General Plan Task Force. 8C. Contract with City of Loma Linda for Animal Control Services CC-94-44 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM WAS ABSENT), to retain the contract with the County of San Bernardino for animal control services. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., until the next Regular CRA/City Council Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 28, 1994. CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace haiz:� MAYO f the City ol Grand Terrace