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09/22/1994CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 22, 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 September 22, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron R. Matteson, Mayor Gene Carlstrom, Mayor Pro Tempore Herman Hilkey, Councilmember 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 Joe Kicak, City Engineer John Harper, City Attorney Lt. Rodney Hoops, Sheriffs Department ABSENT: None 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 Hilkey. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:10 P.M. ITEMS TO DELETE 2B. Presentation to Summer Youth Employment Program Participants SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Recycling Family of the Month - August 1994 Mayor Matteson announced that Barbara Harker and family of 22295 Dove Street are the recipients of the Recycling Family of the Month Award and of the local merchants gift certificates from Flowers by Yvonne, Demetris Restaurant, and the Food Connection. Council Minutes - 09/22/94 Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR CC-94-131 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with the removal of item F. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 092294 B. RATIFY 09/22/94 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 9/08/94 MINUTES E. PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURES G. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT H. FINAL APPROVAL -PARCEL MAP 14685 WITH LIEN AGREEMENT (CHURCHWELL) I. UPDATE ON I-215 DEFICIENCY PLAN ISSUE J. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE VALLEY -WIDE HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN ITEMS REM VED FROM N ENT ALENDAR 3F. Notice of Complex n - Pico Park (Micon Engineering) CC-94-132 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, FAILED, to postpone the Notice of Completion until the next regular Council Meeting. CC-94-133 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-1-0-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY VOTED NO), to direct staff to file a Notice of Completion for the Pico Park Project (Micon Engineering), and retain $10,000 until realignment of the planter box is complete. PUBLI NEMMM Moire Huss, 22735 Raven Way, Grand Terrace; Indicated that she is the President of the Citizens for the Grand Terrace School District and reported on the Public Hearing that was held last Monday night. She stated that the Consultants are continuing on with their feasibility study, and it is estimated that the study will be complete as early as November. A Public Hearing will be held once the Feasibility Study is completed. She referred to the preliminary cost estimate that was prepared by Porter Simpson, and Miller a School Firm, on the conversion of everything that would be necessary even at the Elementary level for Council Minutes - 09/22/94 Page 3 the Junior High conversions. The report states that the students could be housed and that they can meet and go beyond the minimum State requirements. She also referred to funding the School District through a bond, she stated that the bond amount would be $64.00 per $100,000 assessed value for Grand Terrace only, this does not include the entire proposed school district area. There is a possibility that there may be other sources of funding which would lower the amount necessary for the bond. Councilmember Singlev, questioned whether the Citizens for a Grand Terrace School District commissioned the report. Moire Huss, stated that the firm approached them. She stated that the firm stands behind the report, however, it is preliminary. Councilmember Singlev, apologized for not being able to make the meeting on Monday night. He stated that there was a good turn out and many good questions were asked. He questioned who is on the committee that the Superintendent of Schools formed. Moire Huss, replied that when the petition was turned in, it was turned in to a San Bernardino County Committee and it is their responsibility to address reorganization issues. There is a board that is comprised of eleven members who are from different Supervisorial Districts throughout the San Bernardino County area. Councilmember Singlev, questioned of the eleven members how many were at the meeting. Moire Huss, stated that ten of them were there. She also stated that they had a Legal Counsel, Acting Secretary of the Consultant and the Secretary that does the minutes. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reps 1. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 8/8/94 CC-94-134 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of August 8, 1994. Council Minutes - 09/22/94 Page 4 2. Parks & Recreation Commit (a) Minutes of 9/6/94 CC-94-135 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes of September 6, 1994. 3. Emergency; rations Committee (a) Minutes of 7/ 19/94 CC-94-136 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Emergency Operations Committee Minutes of July 19, 1994. Councilmember Singla, expressed thanks to Lt. Hoops of the Sheriff's Department for providing a computer through the Sheriffs Department to the Emergency Operations Committee. 5B. Cguun it Reports Mayor Mjateson, requested a report from City Manager Schwab on the Housing Project. My Manager Schwab, replied that the Community Redevelopment Agency is undergoing a housing purchase rehabilitation program. He referred to a board that had pictures of the before and after shots of the house located at 12595 Mirado Avenue. This particular house had been in foreclosure for a long period of time, and was in substantial disrepair. This rehabilitation consisted of approximately $39,000 worth of work which included a new roof,completely remodeled kitchen, remodeled both bathrooms, complete flooring, repair of all dry wall, a new ceiling shot and a sprinkler system in the front and rear yard. Other changes were made to the exterior of the house to bring it up to date. This house is going up for sale and at the current time a priority list is being made. There will be an open house on September 29, 1994 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. An agent will be there to pre -qualify individuals to be place on our priority list. One other property has been purchased at this time located on Preston. This property is in worse condition than the property on Mirado, this property was destroyed by renters both the interior and exterior. He continued that currently we are out to bid on that project and should be getting started soon. He stated that they are in escrow on a house on Raven Way which is a HUD foreclosure, and that they have a bid on a house on the corner of Mirado Avenue and Van Buren that is in similar condition. He stated that he feels that this particular program meets the Council Minutes - 09/22/94 Page 5 goals of the Housing Program preserving our housing stock as well as preserving our neighborhoods. He expressed thanks to Margie Ayars, Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator along with Carl Wilson, C.G. Wilson Contractor for the Rehabilitation on the Mirado Property. Mayor Matteson, commented that the housing rehabilitation program is an excellent program. Councilmember Hilkey, questioned whether vandalism would be a problem while the properties were empty. City Manager Schwab, replied that precautions were being taken to make sure that the houses are secured. He stated that the City has been maintaining the property until the property is sold, any vandalism that may occur will be taken care of immediately, but so far not one case of vandalism has occurred. Councilmember Hilkey, questioned whether an effort was being made to make sure that the people who purchase these properties are not investors. City Manager Schwab, stated that we will not accept an offer from an investor. The Redevelopment Agency Program states that it must be sold to a qualified moderate income person. This is an opportunity to upgrade homes and to provide a program for First Time Home Buyers. He stated that they are actively seeking out houses that fit the description of extremely run down. Once the house is rehabilitated it will be like new, and will be sold to a single family owner. Some restrictions will be made to ensure that the property will be maintained. Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom, commended the job that is being done with this program. Mayor Matteson, reported that he received a thank you letter from the Grand Terrace Seniors with over 40 signatures for the stop sign at Mt. Vernon and Grand Terrace Road. He stated the sign should be up in about three weeks. He also reported that the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee will be having a Country Fair on November 5, 1994 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Carlstrom, announced that he attended the Senior initiation of their lunch program along with Councilmember Hilkey, City Manager Schwab, and Assistant City Manager Donlevy and stated what a great program it is. Mayor Matteson, expressed how pleased he is with the Seniors' effectiveness in the use of the Senior Center. The dinning room at the Senior Center opened up on September 12, 1994, between the hours of 11:30 - 12:00 with a donation of Council Minutes - 09/22/94 Page 6 a $1.50 you get a hot meal. C.ouncilmernber SingIcy, questioned whether you have to be a senior to participate in the Senior Nutrition Center. Jo Ann Johnson, explained that you must be 60 years of age or older. A spouse may participate if they are under 60 as long as they are accompanied by a spouse who is 60 or older. Councilmember Buchanan, expressed his sorrow with the resignation of employee Cynthia Fortner. He also commented on the park use and lighting fees, stating that the purpose of the fees is to pay for the cost of the lights for evening activities. He urged people to get involved with the process with the Parks and Recreation Committee. Assistant City Manager Donlevx, reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee met on Monday and will be giving recommendations to the Council at the meeting of October 13, 1994. Councilmember Hilkey_, reported that the meal at the Senior Center was very good and commented on what a nice place it is to go. He announced that there will be a book sale next Friday afternoon and all day Saturday located at City Hall all benefits go the library. Cily Manager Sphwab, explained that there is a Friends of the Library pre -sale on Friday for members only. You can buy your membership at the door $1.00 for Seniors and $2.00 for the general public. He stated that there are a lot of very nice books. The last hour on Saturday is a buck -a -bag. Mayor Matteson, questioned where the books come from. City Manager Schwab, replied that the books are donated to benefit the library. Councilmember HilkeX, reiterated what Moire Huss has said earlier regarding the meeting for the proposed Grand Terrace School District on Monday. He stated that the report is available if anyone would like a copy. He questioned the status of the Chamber of Commerce. City Manager Schwab, explained that he is not up to date on the Chamber, but that he has a meeting with the new Chamber President, Don Larkin on Thursday and he will find out what their plan is. Council Minutes - 09/22/94 Page 7 Councilmember Singlev, personally thanked Mrs. Huss for the informative report on the estimated cost for the conversion of the proposed Grand Terrace School District. He also stated that the committee the County Superintendent of Schools has established will decide whether it goes on the ballot. He announced that Tour de Terrace will be Sunday, October 2, 1994 and invited fellow Councilmembers to join him at 6:00 a.m. and help the riders get started. He reported that he received a phone call from his neighbor letting him know that outgoing mail was stolen from her mailbox. Someone had taken the checks and replaced the named with their name and also the amount. He suggested that if you are paying a bill that you try to get to a Post Office and to be aware that this is happening throughout the County. NEW BUSINESS 8A. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California. DecWng_its intention to Vacate Portions of Certain Streets. Fixing a Time and Place of Hearing to all Persons Interested or Objecting to the Proposed Vacation. Providing for Posting Pursuant to the Street Vacation Act of 1941 U Contained in Section 8300 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California CC-94-137 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0 to adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for October 13, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. to consider Vacating Portions of Certain Streets. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., until the next Regular CRAICity Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 13, 1994. CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace