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08/11/1994CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 11 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 August 11, 1994 at 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Jim Singley, Councilmember Dan Buchanan, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director Bernard Simon, Finance Director John Harper, City Attorney Captain Tom Denham, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Gene Carlstrom, Mayor Pro Tempore Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Joe Kicak, City Engineer 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. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:15 P.M. ITEMS TO DELETE Council concurred Conversion Study) Council meeting. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS to postpone Item 7A. (Mobilehome to the September 8, 1994 City Mayor Matteson read a Proclamation declaring the week of August 1 - 7, 1994 "World Breastfeeding Week." 2A. Recycling Family of the Month - June 1994 Mayor Matteson announced that Linda Rohe and family of 22842 Minona are the recipients of the June 1994 Recycling Family of the Month Award and of local Council Minutes - 08/11/94 Page 2 merchant gift certificates from Flowers by Yvonne, Dimitri's Restaurant, and the Food Connection. 2B. Proclamation - Howard Panek Jim Singley read a Proclamation posthumously honoring Howard Panek for his thousands of hours of service dedicated to the safety and welfare of the citizens of Grand Terrace as a member of Citizen Patrol. 2C. Certificate of Commendation - Joe Foerster Mayor Matteson presented a Certificate of Commendation to Joe Foerster for his efforts in organizing the City's volunteer crossing guards and his dedication and commitment to the community as a member of Citizen Patrol. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-94-114 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with removal of Item G. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 072894 AND 081194 B. RATIFY 08/11/94 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 07/14/94 MINUTES E. FY 1994-95 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT F. YEAR-END BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS H. IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AGREEMENT (KEENEY & SONS) ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3G. Notice of Completion - Keene CC-94-115 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 2-1-2-0 (MAYOR MATTESON VOTED NO; MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the San Bernardino County Recorder's Office on the Barton Road Improvement Project and authorize the release of final payment to the contractor. Council Minutes - 08/11/94 Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT J.R. Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace; praised the service provided by City Engineer Joe Kicak and Building Inspector Virgil Barham for their time, advice, and assistance with a roofing project. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical & Cultural Committee (a) Minutes of 07/05/94 CC-94-116 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 3-0-2-0, (MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT) to accept the Historical and Cultural Committee Minutes of July 5, 1994. Councilmember Buchanan, questioned the progress of the transcription of the historical interview tapes. City Manager Schwab, responded that City employee Yolanda Martinez is transcribing the tapes at work, adding that the transcription has been given priority. He speculated that the tapes will be finished in a few months. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, announced that the Woman's Club will hold an Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, August 17, 1994, adding that tickets for the Social are available from Bee Gigandet or Penny Winkler. He reported that the Pico Park Grand Opening was Saturday, August 6 and expressed his pleasure with the park. He applauded the efforts of staff in completing the project and speculated that the project may receive engineering and development awards. He added that the Chamber of Commerce held their Mixer at the park on Wednesday, August 10, 1994. Councilmember Singley, reported that he attended the July 1994 League of California Cities Conference in Monterey, adding that the downsizing of government was discussed. He indicated the Council Minutes - 08/11/94 Page 4 ratio between services and taxable sales has dropped from 50% to 3o$ and explained that tax revenue has decreased as a result. He remarked that other states are examining adjusting the tax structure to include taxing service oriented businesses. He speculated that there will be an increase in new taxes in the future. Mayor Matteson, disagreed with the practice of raising taxes to generate revenue remarking that the more people are taxed the less they have to spend. Councilmember Singlev, indicated that many political factions believe everyone should be equally taxed whether they produce a product or service. He expressed the opinion that the current tax rate should decrease to reflect the larger tax base once taxes are also collected from the service industry. Councilmember Buchanan, reported the California Constitutional Law Revision Commission is studying a complete restructuring of local and state government from cities to counties to subregional agencies to the state legislature. He indicated that discussion involves the possible abolishment of cities or counties, the expansion of counties into subregional agencies, and the elimination of some layers of government. He added a preliminary report may be available in a year. He speculated that the restructuring may affect the levying of taxes. Mayor Matteson, stated that the regional government concept has been under discussion for some time, explaining that the County could be utilized as such a structure. However, he expressed concern regarding the elimination of City government because he feels City government is the most efficient form of government. He commented that the farther from accountability to the people, the less efficient the government. He voiced his belief that the regional government will be yet another layer of government and another source to levy taxes. Councilmember Buchanan, indicated that he attended the opening of Pico Park and expressed delight with the facility, adding that he also attended the Council Minutes - 08/11/94 Page 5 Chamber Mixer held at the Park Wednesday, August 10. He noted the park is being used already. He stressed that the park belongs to Grand Terrace, indicating that the burden of the care of the park resides with the community. He asked that the public throw trash away and clean up before leaving the park. He requested that residents watch for graffiti and report any problems immediately. He commented that the City has received a letter commending the maintenance crew for prompt action to resolve a problem with a palm tree in the City. He remarked that he was pleased to hear positive feedback regarding the actions of City staff, adding that he hears more positive feedback than criticism. He indicated that he was pleased to learn the Colton School District has agreed to continue to maintain crossing guard coverage at Grand Terrace Elementary School. Mayor Matteson, invited the public to view the new park, commenting that the park contains three baseball diamonds, four soccer fields, two basketball courts, restrooms, a Snack Bar, picnic areas, and barbecues. Councilmember Sinaley, indicated the League of California Cities Development Forum discussion involved changing the name of Barton Road to Grand Terrace Boulevard or Avenue to help identify the City and provide more exposure along the freeway. He voiced his support of the concept but stated that the business owners along Barton Road should be consulted. He indicated that a number of business owners have indicated they support the change. He requested that the name change be placed on the Agenda for comment at the first City Council meeting in September. Mayor Matteson, requested that an article or question be included in the newsletter to determine whether the name change is favored by the community. Councilmember Singley, requested that the article state that public input would be received at the first meeting in September. Mayor Matteson, also indicated that the public could call City Hall with their remarks about the renaming of the street. Council Minutes - 08/11/94 Page 6 Councilmember Buchanan, suggested staff prepare an outline for Council review of the basic steps and costs involved in changing the street name. He stated that he has received a great deal of positive feedback but no negative comments about the proposed change. Mayor Matteson, indicated that Barton Road used to traverse from Colton to Redlands but the name has been changed to Brookside in Redlands. He added that another portion was changed to Washington Street. He asserted that the consistency of the name is no longer valid and requested information about the advantages and disadvantages associated with the street name change. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Designation of Voting Delegate for League_of California Cities Annual Conference CC-94-117 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 3-0-2-0, (MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to appoint Mayor Byron Matteson voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Mayor Pro Tem Gene Carlstrom as alternate. 8B. Revised Crime Prevention Committee Objectives CC-94-118 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to adopt the revised Crime Prevention Committee objectives with the added function of annually reviewing the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Contract and advising the City Manager and City Council of their findings. 8C. Discuss and Adopt Policy Parameters to Determine Eligibility for Potential Homebuyers in our Purchase Rehabilitation Program Councilmember Buchanan, stated his belief that family size, family income, and credit worthiness should be combined into a single financial criteria. CC-94-119 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM AND COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WERE ABSENT), to adopt the following purchase eligibility criteria and to appoint a staff Council Minutes - 08/11/94 Page 7 subcommittee consisting of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator, Community Development Director, Finance Director, and City Clerk to make recommendations on prioritization of purchase rehabilitation applicants: • Current resident of Grand Terrace • Employed in the City of Grand Terrace • Family size • Family income • Credit worthiness ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:20 p.m., until the next Regular CRA/City Council Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 25, 1994. CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace f the City of krand Terrace