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05/25/1995CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - May 25, 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 May 25, 1995 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 Lt. Kyritsis, Sheriffs Department John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: None The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend Benjamin Nicholas, Highgrove United Methodist Church of Highgrove, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom. 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. Mayor Matteson announced that the Jung family of 22816 Vista Grande Way are the recipients of the Recycling Family of the Month award for the month of April 1995 and of the local merchants gift certificates from Grand Terrace Cleaners and Tuxedo Rental, Flowers By Yvonne, Sub Depot, Verelee's Fancy Pets, Fish and Grooming. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-95-43 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar. Council Minutes 05/25/95 Page 2 A. Approve Check Register No. 052595 B. Ratify 05/25/95 CRA Action C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda D. Approve 05/11/95 Minutes E. Award Contract - Street Sweeping (Dickson) PUBLIC COMMENT Dick Rollins, 22797 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, stated that he has had an opportunity to speak to local citizens regarding the Utility User Fee, when asked what the fee should go toward the response was law enforcement. He also stated that he feels if the correct information is properly given to the citizens they will have a better understanding of why the Utility User Fee is needed and said that he will do whatever is needed of him to get the information out to the citizens. Ed O'Neal, 22608 Minona, Grand Terrace, stated that if there is a time limit of public comment he would like to be advised of it before he begins. He reported that he attended a ceremony called Art in the Landscape at Terrace View Elementary School which is a magnet school. The students have done artwork on three outdoor panels in the back patio area that can be viewed by the public and presented the Mayor with a brochure of the artwork. Councilmember Single, asked Mr. O'neal what Supervisor Riordan's comment is on the current issues of proposition 172. 0 ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 04-10-95 CC-95-44 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Crime Prevention Committee minutes of April 10, 1995. (b) Recommendation on Law Enforcement Contract The Crime Prevention Committee recommends the City Council direct that negotiations for the law enforcement contract include the requirement for two (2) 168 hour full time deputies 24 hours per day. Councilmember Singley, requested that staff give their recommendation on the report that was given to Council by the Crime Prevention Committee on the Law Enforcement Contract. Council Minutes 05/25/95 Page 3 Mayor Matteson, reported that he has solicited bids from three different police agencies for law enforcement for the City of Grand Terrace. Councilmember Singley, expressed his concern that all the councilmembers be included in soliciting bids for the law enforcement contract. Mayor Matteson, questioned whether the City has received a contract from the Sheriffs Department. City Manager Schwab, responded that the contract isn't changing what is changing is Schedule A which is an attachment. He stated that the contract is an ongoing contract with a termination clause of one year by either party. Councilmember Hilkev, stated that the Crime Prevention Committee was given power to examine the Sheriff's Contract and he feels that the recommendations of the Committee should be looked at to see if it can fit into the current contract. He expressed his frustration that he hasn't seen the contract and questioned when it expires? When is it renewed? and Why can't it be changed? He has asked to use Reserves, and questioned if it is a Union issue and stated that these items need to be looked at. Mayor Matteson, requested that the City Manager give a copy of last years Contract to all of the Councilmembers. City Manager Schwab, responded in the affirmative and stated that every member of the City Council has received a copy of the Contract. Last year a new contract that included the language that dealt with booking fees was presented to the City Council and adopted by the City Council. Every year during budget hearings the issue of level of service is discussed. Staff and the Sheriff's Department Staff will provide any information the Council requests. 2. Historical & Cultural Activities Committee (a) Minutes of 05-01-95 CC-95-45 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee Minutes of May 1, 1995. 5B. Council Reports Councilmember Hilkev, reported that he received from the State Department of Education a Negative Declaration on the Environmental Impact on the proposed School District. The certified letter stated that the proposed School District would have no impact on the environment of the local community and they have also set up an appointment with the State Department of Education in July to review the situation. He also reported that he was chosen to be on the panel to choose a youth volunteer of the year given by Assemblyman Brown's Office, Council Minutes 05/25/95 Page 4 there were 18 volunteers that volunteered their time throughout the Inland area. Councilmember Buchanan, reported that he attended another Utility Commission Hearing and City Council Meeting in the City of Colton. The City Council of Colton has not acted on the Wastewater rate increase. The Utility Commission recommended that the City Council accept their recommendation to proceed with obtaining bids for engineering reports that will satisfy the Water Quality Control Board. The proposal for an actual rate increase affecting both Grand Terrace and Colton was postponed until their next meeting which is the first Tuesday in June. Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom, reported that the speed trailer is located on Palm Avenue and is not working properly. Lt. Kyritsis, stated that he will look into it first thing in the morning. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR PROCESSING THOSE CLAIMS FOR MONEY OR DAMAGES NOT NOW GOVERNED BY STATE OR LOCAL LAWS. Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none, he returned discussion to Council. CC-95-45 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace Establishing Guidelines for Processing Claims for Money or Damages not now Governed by the State or Local Laws. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 8A. Appropriate Funds and Authorize lien for p=erty maintenance - 22237 Barton Road (Nissenson) CC-95-47 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the appropriation of funds and authorization of a lien for property maintenance at 22237 Barton Road (Nissenson) and agendize in 3 months. 8B. Participation in the Summer Youth Employment Training Program SYETP) Council Minutes 05/25/95 Page 5 CC-95-48 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize participation in the San Bernardino County Summer Youth Employment Training Program (SYETP), for the summer 1995, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute all required agreements and affidavits. In addition, approve both block grant allocations totalling $28,873. 8C. Landscape & Street Lighting District 89-1. FY 1995-96 Levy of Assessment CC-95-49 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution ordering the City Engineer to prepare Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimate, Diagram and Assessment (Engineer's "Report"), adopt Resolution approving Engineer's "Report", and adopt Resolution of Intention scheduling the Public Hearing. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:48 p.m., until the next Regular CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 8, 1995. CITY CLERK of the 6ty of Grand Terrace Y of the City & Grand Terrace