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02/13/1997CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCII, MEETING - FEBRUARY 13, 1997 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 February 13, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Jim Singley, Councilmember Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember Tom Schwab, City Manager John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Bernard Simon, Finance Director Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director Bill Addington, City Engineer Lt. Sheree Stewart, Sheriffs Department ABSENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor John Harper, City Attorney The meeting was opened with invocation by Dr. Paul Reed, Terrace Crest Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Herman Hilkey. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Proclamation - National PTA's 100th Anniversary Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan read a proclamation recognizing the National Parent Teacher Association's 100th Anniversary and presented it to Maryetta Ferre', Principal at Terrace View Elementary School and Susan VanCampen, PTA President of Terrace View Elementary School. Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan presented the keys to the new citizen's patrol car to Sharon Perez, Citizen Patrol Commander. Tonya Nelson, Community Services Officer, introduced the members of the Grand Terrace Citizen Patrol. Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan thanked the members of the Grand Terrace Citizen Patrol for Council Minutes February 13, 1997 Page 2 the numerous hours that they volunteer and for their dedication to the City. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-97-12 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT), to approve the following consent calendar items: A. Approval of check Register No. 021397 B. Ratify 02-13-97 CRA Action C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda D. Approval of 01-23-97 Minutes E. Action to Declare Listed Items as Surplus Property F. Donate Citizen Patrol Vehicle to San Bernardino County G. Resolution - Endorsing the State Legislative Leadership Summit H. Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1996 I. Purchase Passenger Van: Work Release Program J. Barton Road Highway Bridge Over the Southern Pacific Railroad Seismic Retrofit Agreement PUBLIC COMMENT Dick Rollins, 22797 Barton Road, thanked the Council for honoring him in renaming Terrace Hills Community Park to the Richard Rollins Community Park. He expressed his gratitude for being at the Council Meeting and being able to speak to the Council after his long illness. He thanked everyone who visited him during his long stay at the hospital and for all of their support. He stated that he will visit Mayor Matteson once he is in transitional care. Michael O'Connell, 22596 Thrush Street, reported that opening ceremonies for the Grand Terrace Little League will be held on March 22, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. He presented some statistics for the up coming little league season. They have reached the maximum number of players that they can have with over seven hundred children and have started a waiting list. He stated that once Grand Terrace moved their base field out of Colton and into Grand Terrace the league no longer has the opportunity to participate in the fire works booth which is a large fundraiser and represents approximately a $16,000 a year loss to the league. He requested that the City Council consider allowing a limited number of firework booths in the City of Grand Terrace. He feels that if the Council will keep an open mind while considering his recommendation and allow them to try this for at least one year they can see whether this would be a good thing for the city or not. The Council could include a clause that would not allow them to continue the sale of fireworks should it not work out. He feels that there will be a lot of support from all of Council Minutes February 13, 1997 Page 3 the parents of the children that are participating in Little League and Soccer. Councilmember Garcia, questioned where their revenue comes from. Mr. O'Connell, responded that approximately 33% percent comes from the snack bar, 12 % from sponsors, 26 % from registration fees, and fundraisers generate the rest of the budget. Councilmember Singley, requested that staff be directed to agendize this for the next Council Meeting. City Manager Schwab, requested clarification on whether this would be a discussion item or would Council like to schedule the Ordinance for a first reading. It was the consensus of the Council to agendize the first reading of the Ordinance at the March 13, 1997 City Council meeting. Mr. O'Connell, stated that the Little League receives little support from local business in Grand Terrace and requested that the Council encourage the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to sponsor a team. He left some programs for the Council to look at and share. Mark Krell, 11826 Eton Drive, President of Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club, requested that the Council consider an Ordinance allowing them to run fundraiser firework stands in the City of Grand Terrace. He gave an overview of the soccer club. He estimated that 95 % of the players come from Grand Terrace. He stated that their budget was just under $50,000.00. Councilmember Garcia, questioned where their revenue comes from. Mr. Krell, responded that they have one fundraiser a year bringing in approximately $11,000.00, the remainder is from sponsors and the snack bar. Councilmember Hilkev, questioned if the Grand Terrace Little League and the Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club are proposing to share the fireworks booth. Mr. Krell, responded in the affirmative. Councilmember HilkeX, questioned if we were going to hear from the basketball club at the next meeting. ORAL REPORTS Council Minutes February 13, 1997 Page 4 5A. Committee Reports 1. Emergency Operations Committee (a) Minutes of 11-19-96 CC-97-13 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT), to accept the Emergency Operations Committee minutes of November 11, 1996. 2. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee (a) Minutes of 12-02-96 & 01-06-97 CC-97-14 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT), to accept the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee minutes of December 12, 1996 and January 6, 1997. 3. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Recommendation to Paint Curbs Red at Pico Park CC-97-15 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT), to paint the curbs red at Pico Park with a permanent type of paint. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Pro Tem. Buchanan, stated that he has the unfortunate pleasure of chairing the meeting due to Mayor Matteson's hospitalization. He is looking forward to having him back in the seat next to him where he belongs as quickly as possible. He stated that our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family, and loved ones. He reported that on Wednesday, February 19, 1997 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers the City of Grand Terrace in conjunction with BFI will be providing a free home composting workshop with a master composter. If you are unable to attend it will be televised live and taped and re -broadcasted on channel 3. Councilmember Singley, reported that he attended the monthly Gang and Drug Task Force meeting where they were presented a report dealing with expulsions in San Bernardino County schools. He expressed his concern with the top three reasons for expulsion which include 1)physical injury, 2)weapons, 3)drugs. He stated that from 1993 to the current date the physical injury reports have gone down dramatically and weapons on campus have gone down dramatically also. Expulsion due to drugs have increased. Council Minutes February 13, 1997 Page 5 The majority of students that are expelled are in 7th, 8th, 9th, and loth grades. They also updated them on current legislation. There seems to be an abundance of legislation to protect the youth from the Internet and domestic violence. He reported that he had been to see the Mayor a couple of times and he is improving and he is missed. Councilmember Hilkey, expressed his satisfaction in the WeTip program and requested that the year end report be posted for public review. He stated that his thoughts and prayers are with Mayor Matteson. Her reported that the Boy Scouts are working on a website. Councilmember Garcia, reported that she attended a Grand Terrace Days meeting and that there is a website set up for Grand Terrace Days for those who are linked up WWW.local.net/GT Days which will give updates relating to Grand Terrace Days. She reminded everyone of the "Livable Communities" workshop on March 21, 1997. The whole concept of "Livable Communities" is a self defining one on what would be best for the community. She is encouraging everyone to get involved and start to understand the concepts and tools that are available for improving our City. She looks forward to Mayor Matteson's return. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A. CDBG Eligible Projects: Prioritization 1997/1998 Assistant City Manager Donlevy, recommended that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing on the prioritization of the projects and provide direction on the allocation of funds. Staff recommends that the following projects be funded: 1. Grand Terrace Library - Adult Literacy Program - This Grant will keep the library open one additional day per week - $4,500 2. City of Grand Terrace - Rehab of Civic Center Elevator/ADA - $5,500 3. City of Grand Terrace - Rehab of Richard Rollins Park Restroom/ADA - $15,000 4. City of Grand Terrace - Landscaping Design at Senior Center - Petta Park - $15,000 Mayor Pro Tern Buchanan opened discussion to the Public Joan Huntsaker, Riverside, she stated that she was speaking on behalf of the application from the Department of Aging and Adult Services. They asked the Council to consider funding $3,000.00 for the Senior Nutrition Program which will help them to expand their program to include serving meals on the weekends to the homebound. Mayor Pro Tern Buchanan returned discussion to Council. Councilmember Garcia, requested input from JoAnn Johnson on the Senior Nutrition Council Minutes February 13, 1997 Page 6 Program for the homebound on the weekend that they would like to implement. JoAnn Johnson, responded that she felt that it would be an excellent program. Councilmember Hillcey, requested information on the $15,000 for landscaping design at the Petta Park and questioned how the difference will be made up for the cost of the rehabilitation of the Richard Rollins Community Park restrooms. Assistant City Manager, responded that staff will recommend that the Community Redevelopment Agency supplement the cost of the rehabilitation of the Richard Rollins Community Park restrooms. Councilmember Sinaley, questioned whether the Department of Aging and Adult Services fall under Public Service. Assistant City Manager Donlevy, responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Sing_ley, clarified that the $3,000 that was requested from the City of Grand Terrace is just one of many requests that have been made to all of the Community Development Block Grant participants. [I City Manager Schwab, stated that their total request from all of the Community Development Block Grant participants is $69,000. Councilmember Singley, suggested that the City allocate $1,000 to the Department of Aging and Adult Services - Senior Nutrition Program and list it as priority number five. This would bring the total allocation to $41,000 and bring the total allocation for public service to $5,500. Councilmember Garcia, wanted to confirm that the seniors would receive meals regardless of the amount that is received from the City. Councilmember Singley, stated that the seniors will receive meals whether the city allocates money or not, it will just help them provide the services. Councilmember Garcia, questioned what will happen if all of the money that is allocated is not used. Assistant City Manager Donlevy, responded that the money left over will go back into the City's account. CC-97-16 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT), to approve the allocation of $41,000 for the following projects Council Minutes February 13, 1997 Page 7 under the Community Development Block Grant Program 1997/ 1998 year: 1. Grand Terrace Library - Adult Literacy Program - This Grant will keep the library open one additional day per week - $4,500 2. City of Grand Terrace - Rehabilitation of Civic Center Elevator/ADA - $5,500 3. City of Grand Terrace - Rehabilitation of the Richard Rollins Community Park Restroom/ADA - $15,000 4. City of Grand Terrace - Landscaping Design at Senior Center - Petta Park - $15,000 5. Department of Aging and Adult Services - Continuation of Senior Nutrition Program - $1,000 7A. Second Reading - An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Amending the Barton Road Specific Plan of said City in BRSP-96-01-Al and Negative Declaration E-96-Al. Located in a 1.3 Mile Long Corridor Along Barton Road Extending from the Riverside Freeway (Interstate 215) on the West to the Intersection of Barton Road and Victoria Street on the East , Amending the Plan as Follows: 1) To Create an Interim Overlay District to Suspend the Non - Conforming Status of Existing Residential Units for a Period of 10 Years, in the Eastern Portion of the Office Professional District : and 2) To Allow Establishment and Operation of Technical and Trade Schools, and Higher/Professional Educational Schools within the Barton Road Specific Plan. Filed by the City of Grand Terrace Community Development Department CC-97-17 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT), to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Amending the Barton Road Specific Plan of said City in BRSP-96-01-Al and Negative Declaration E-96-Al, Located in a 1.3 Mile Long Corridor Along Barton Road Extending from the Riverside Freeway (Interstate 215) on the West to the Intersection of Barton Road and Victoria Street on the East , Amending the Plan as Follows: 1) To Create an Interim Overlay District to Suspend the Non -Conforming Status of Existing Residential Units for a Period of 10 Years, in the Eastern Portion of the Office Professional District ; and 2) To Allow Establishment and Operation of Technical and Trade Schools, and Higher/Professional Educational Schools within the Barton Road Specific Plan, Filed by the City of Grand Terrace Community Development Department 7B. Second Reading - An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Approving Kidd Specific Plan (SP-96-01). P & L Investments/Bessie F. And Denis W. Kidd and Associated Negative Declaration Council Minutes February 13, 1997 Page 8 CC-97-18 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT), to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Approving Kidd Specific Plan (SP-96-01), P & L Investments/Bessie F. And Denis W. Kidd and Associated Negative Declaration NEW BUSINESS None ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:25 p.m., until the next Regular CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 27, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. CITY CLERK of the C y of Grand Terrace MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace