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03/09/1995CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - March 9. 1995 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 March 9, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron R. Matteson, Mayor Gene Carlstrom, Mayor Pro Tempore 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 Lt. Greg Kyritsis, Sheriff's Department Jim Winkler, Attorney ABSENT: Herman Hilkey, Councilmember The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Tom Comstock, Assembly of God Church of Grand Terrace, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by a local Boy Scout from Troop 373. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:15 P.M. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Commendation - Sharon Koraan, Community Services Officer Mayor Matteson read and presented Sharon Korgan with a commendation. Sharon Korgan, Community Services Officer, thanked the Mayor, Council, Staff, Citizens and the Sheriff's Department for all of their support throughout the years, and invited everyone to her retirement party on March 17, 1995. 2B. Proclamation - Campfire Birthday Week March 13 - 19, 1995 Mayor Matteson read and presented the Campfire Boys and Girls with a proclamation and a City pin. Greg Bees, Boy Scout, 22650 DeSoto Street; Grand Terrace, stated that the Boy Scouts were attending the meeting so that they can receive a Merit Badge for Citizenship in the Community. Mayor Matteson, stated that they were attending so that they can understand a 03/09/95 Council Minutes Page 2 little bit about the political process and how the City works. Greg Bees, reported that they have been discussing Citizenship in the Community for the last two meetings and stated that Mayor Matteson attended their last meeting. Councilmember Singley, questioned how many of the Boy Scouts were close to their Eagle Scout. He requested that they let Council know when they make it to Eagle Scout. Mayor Matteson, read aloud letters that were written by the Boy Scouts and had the Council respond to them. Mike Collins, Scout Master Troop 373, 22615 Tanager Street; Grand Terrace, thanked Mayor Matteson and the City Council for the invitation and the opportunity to attend and participate in the City Council meeting. The citizenship series includes Citizenship in the Community, the Nation, and the World. He stated that the Citizenship in the Community is the most participated in. 2C. Comcast Presentation - Customer Service Improvements Mike Schenker, Vice President/General Manager of Comcast, reported that they have a new commitment to customer service and satisfaction. As of March 1, 1995 the following will be guaranteed: They will be on time for the installation or it's free, plus a $20.00 credit on the account. They will be on time for the service/repair call or, they will credit the account $20.00. They will complete the requested installation work within 5 business days from the time of order or, they will credit the account $20.00. They will resolve the service problems within 2 working days or, they will credit the account $20.00. They will respond to any billing dispute within 2 working days or, they will credit the account $20.00. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-95-19 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 030995 B. RATIFY 03/09/95 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA 03/09/95 Council Minutes Page 3 D. APPROVE 02/23/95 MINUTES E. ACCEPT STREET DEDICATION - 11881 PRESTON PUBLIC COMMENT Don Larkin, President, Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce, 22795 Barton Road, Building 2; Grand Terrace, reported on the status of relocating the Chamber of Commerce. He proposed that the City and the Chamber of Commerce go into a formal agreement whereby the Chamber of Commerce will present to the City a list of items that the Chamber will do, the City would look at the list and decide which items they would be interested in funding, if it is sufficient and acceptable to both parties the Chamber of Commerce and the City would enter into a contractual agreement. The City receives tangible benefits, actual deliverables to what they have contracted for. Mayor Matteson, responded that the City has always been willing to talk to and support the Chamber in many different ways. He stated that the City Council is willing to work with the Chamber and further stated the importance of communication. Councilmember Singlev_, stated that he thought that it was always the wish of the Chamber of Commerce to be in a store front building to better represent the businesses in the community. Don Larkin, responded that a contractual agreement would be a very reasonable way to go about getting what the City and the Chamber wants, if the City doesn't receive what they are contracted for the Chamber of Commerce doesn't get paid. He also responded that the store front location is very workable, however, unless they are able to man the office the chamber will not be able to function. Mayor Matteson, asked Mr. Larkin whether or not they have had an opportunity to locate a building to relocate to. Don Larkin, responded that he has been working with Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom. Mayor Matteson, suggested that two people from the Chamber of Commerce meet with the City Manager and the Mayor, to work out a proposal to bring back to the City Council. Don Larkin, asked again if the City is willing to support the Chamber of Commerce financially. Mayor Matteson, stated again that the City supports the Chamber of Commerce and always has, the issue is money. They will look at what can be done with what is available. Councilmember Singlev, stated that he has a lot of faith in Mr. Larkin and looks forward to seeing what will be proposed by the Chamber. Don Larkin, responded that he understands the financial position the City is in, and 03/09/95 Council Minutes Page 4 thanked Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom for the efforts he has provided in locating a building. Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom, stated that he is meeting with the Chamber Board on Tuesday, he also stated that they have found a building that would be appropriate for the Chamber of Commerce. Ed O'Neal, 22608 Minona Road; Grand Terrace, reported on the Community Services Officer Position, stating that it is his strong feeling that the position of Community Services Officer should be continued. City Manager Schwab, responded that they have hired a person to fill the position and she will be starting next week. Richard Rollins, 22797 Barton Road; Grand Terrace, reported that two members of the Parks and Recreation Committee sat and talked to the President of the United States of America within the last two months, Mike O'Connell, committee Chairman was invited to attend a law enforcement conference, and Barbara Fasenmyer, committee member was selected by the school district to meet with the President at San Bernardino Valley College where they had a round table discussion. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 0 1. Emergency Operations Committee (a) Minutes of 11/15/94 and 01/17/95 CC-95-20 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WAS ABSENT), to accept the Emergency Operations Committee minutes of November 15, 1994 and January 17, 1995. 2. Parks and Recreation Committee (a) Minutes of 02/07/95 CC-95-21 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WAS ABSENT), to accept the Parks and Recreation Committee minutes of February 7, 1995. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, reported that he received a card from Pastor Salim Elias thanking the Grand Terrace City Council and Staff for their concern of his ill health. 03/09/95 Council Minutes Page 5 Mayor Pro Tem. Carlstrom, reported on the rains and commended the Assistant City Manager and his staff for the work they have performed during the storms. Councilmember Buchanan, reported that Grand Terrace Days will be June 4 - 10, 1995, with the parade and fair being on the June 10, 1995. Applications are available at City Hall for people wanting to participate in the fair or parade. He thanked Sharon for all of her work that she puts forth for Grand Terrace Days. He also reported on a letter he received from a citizen regarding a neighborhood watch program that Sharon put on and how pleased he was. He stated that he would like to meet with the Chamber of Commerce along with the City manager and Mayor. Councilmember Singley, reported that he attended a SANBAG meeting on March 1, 1995, and will be attending a training session at the end of the month with SANBAG. He also reported on the Home Rehabilitation Program which improves the neighborhood and reduces blight, and commended Margie Ayars, Housing Specialist on a job well done. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. An Ordinance of the Citv Council of the Citv of Grand Terrace Amendina the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by providing Standards for the Regulation of Adult Business and Limiting them in a Designated Adult Business (AB) Overlay Zone; Providing for Licensing and Regulation of Adult Businesses; Providing Additional Health and Safety Regulations for Adult Businesses; and Repealing Sections Inconsistent Therewith. Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none, he returned discussion to Council. CC-95-22 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMEBR HILKEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the first reading of the Adult Entertainment Ordinance and the amended Negative Declaration and direct staff to process a General Plan amendment to amend the Industrial Districts. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Multi -Hazard Preparedness Plan Resolution Assistant City Manager DonlevX, reported that the Multi -Hazard Preparedness Plan was not ready for adoption due to changes in certain organizations within San Bernardino County. Staff will be making modifications and will bring it back to Council at a later date. He reported on. what staff is doing to prepare the City for different types of disasters. Mayor Matteson, questioned the difference in the Multi -Hazardous Preparedness Plan compared to what we already have at this time. 03/09/95 Council Minutes Page 6 Assistant Cif Manager Donlevv, responded that what is in place now is a disaster plan, however, two years ago Senate Bill 1841 was adopted which required all Cities, Counties, and Special Districts to put together a plan that follows the Standardized Emergency Management System. Councilmember Singley, expressed his concern that the new organization that the County has established for emergency preparedness will not be able to handle a major disaster and that the County may not be able to support us in the event of a major disaster. Assistant City Manager Donlevv, responded that he has been working with California Department of Forestry and the County of San Bernardino Emergency Organization and stated that he is very comfortable with the comments that he has received from the County and the assurance that they will support the City. He also reported that during the month of April there will be the first level of training with the Council, Emergency Operations Committee and City Staff. Public Education is another issue that is very important and will be addressed in the upcoming months. Mayor Matteson, question what is the length of time that a family should be able to take care of themselves. Assistant City Manager Donlevv, responded that the Red Cross reccomends that you put together a three day supply. Councilmember Buchanan, stated that it is important to have a three day supply for your pets as well as family members. Chief Benson, California Department of Forestry, reported that they are working very closely with the Assistant City Manager to make sure that the City's Emergency Prepardeness Plan is compatible with the County's. Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:39 p.m., until the next Regular CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 23, 1995. CITY CLERK of the City Wf Grand Terrace MAY of the City of Gr d Terrace I