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05/08/1997CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL NMSUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 8, 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 May 8, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor 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 John Harper, City Attorney Lt. Mike Howell, Sheriffs Department ABSENT: None The meeting was opened with invocation by Dr. Paul Reed, Terrace Crest Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Jim Singley. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Proclamation - Water Awareness Month - May 1997 Councilmember Garcia read a proclamation proclaiming the month of May 1997 as Water Awareness Month in the City of Grand Terrace urging all citizens to be responsible water users and protectors. Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan presented the proclamation to Gene McMeans from Riverside Highland Water Company. 2B. Present Terrace View Water Awareness Poster Contest Awards Maryetta Ferre', Principal from Terrace View Elementary School announced that the students at Terrace View Elementary School participated in a poster contest "Water: 101 Uses - Protect Every Drop" as a part of the partnership between Riverside Highland Water Company and Terrace View Elementary. Four posters from each classroom were turned in and judged resulting in first and second place winners for each grade level. Riverside Highland Water Company presented each of the winners with a plaque at a special assembly. She introduced the winners of the poster contest and announced that a sweepstakes winner was selected and received a $100.00 savings bond all made possible by Riverside Highland Water Company. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Minutes May 8, 1997 Page 2 CC-97-42 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar with the removal of item 3G - City Investment Policy: 3A. Approval of check Register No. 050897 3B. Ratify 05-08-97 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 04-24-97 Minutes 3E. Authorization to go to Bid - Street Sweeping 3F. Temporary Street Closure for Block Party - Emerald Street 3H. Approve Housing Specialist Travel to NAHRO Conference - May 19-21, 1997 ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3G. City Investment Policy Councilmember Hilkey, expressed his concern with section ten of the City's Investment Policy, he wants to make sure that it is clear that the safekeeping needs to be with the Trust Department of Bank of America and direct entry simply with the Federal Government. 0 CC-97-43 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Investment Policy with Section 10 reading as follows: 10. Safekeeping and Custody All securities purchased from broker/dealers shall be conducted on a delivery VS. Payment (DVP) basis and shall be held by a third party custodian designated by the Treasurer and evidenced by safekeeping receipts. The current designated safekeeper is the Trust Department of the Bank of America. This would not apply to any book -entry direct purchases from the U.S. Government. PUBLIC CON011ENT None ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee (a) Minutes of 04-07-97 CC-97-44 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR Council Minutes May 8, 1997 Page 3 MATTESON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the April 7, 1997 Minutes of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, reported that he is glad to be back and stated that during his absence he kept up with City business by watching the Council Meetings on the Community Access Channel. Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, reported that the County Board of Supervisors with regards to the consolidation of CSA 38 approved to conduct a limited analysis of the County's Fire Department proposal for consolidation. They rejected a suggestion that CDF be allowed to submit a competitive bid for consolidation. He stated that it seems pretty clear that regardless to the amount of money it will cost County taxpayers the Board of Supervisors collectively have no intention of considering anything other than a County run operation under their direct control and authority. He feels that this is a decision that will cost the County of San Bernardino millions and millions of dollars on an annual basis short term and long term. One of the Supervisors recommended that the cities that are against the County taking over their fire protection look into taking over the control of CSA 38 or some portion thereof. City Manager Schwab, felt that it was a challenge that the cities take over CSA 38, he stated that potentially it makes sense. It would be his suggestion to form a Joint Powers Authority that would take over the entire CSA 38. Councilmember Hilkey, he questioned whether CDF would be willing to help the cities in the formation or reformation of CSA 38. City Manager Schwab, responded that he feels that they could possibly be in a position to help and have offered to help the City in its efforts. Councilmember Hilkev, reported that Bert's Jewelry store has been doing a fantastic job of advertising and urged everyone to stop by. He urged the residents to take advantage of the services that OMNITRANS provides to the City of Grand Terrace. Councilmember Singley, expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors with regards to the consolidation of CSA 38 and supports City Manager Schwab's efforts. He reported that SANBAG just voted to spend 12 million dollars to move a house that has been designated as a National Monument out of the right-of-way from the construction of the 1215 freeway in Rancho Cucamonga and feels that it is a ridiculous way to spend tax dollars. Councilmember Garcia, welcomed Mayor Matteson back. She reported that the General Plan Task Force gave their presentation to the Planning Commission on May 1, 1997 and thanked the Press Enterprise and the Sun Telegram for getting the information on the General Plan out to the community. She attended the Fine Arts Show and commended the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee on an outstanding job. She urged Council Minutes May 8, 1997 Page 4 everyone to get their applications in for the Grand Terrace Days Parade and Fair as soon as possible. She reported that Ed O'Neal will be doing a story time at the Grand Terrace Branch Library. On May 20, 1997 the Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Luncheon. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California Amending the Barton Road SRgcific Plan of Said City in BRSP-97-01-A2 and Negative Declaration E- 97-02, Amending the Plan as Follows: 1) Change Parcels 6 and 7 of Parcel Map 6462 (APN:277-161-33 & 32) from Village Commercial (VC) to Administrative/Professional District (AP) as Illustrated on the Subarea Reference Map and Specific Plan Land Use Map in said Plan, and Amending the Grand Terrace General Plan Land Use Map as Follows: 1) Change all Land Use Designations of (OP) to Office Commercial (OC): and 2) Change Parcels 5. 6. and 7 from Parcel Map 6362 from General Commercial (GC) to Office Commercial (OC) as Illustrated in General Plan Land Use MQ Filed by Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan opened discussion to the public. Mayor Matteson, asked how much revenue in taxes would be lost by taking this piece of property off of the tax roll. Finance Director Simon, responded that the City would loose approximately $40.00. Mayor Matteson, questioned how much in fees have been paid. Community Development Director Materassi, responded that $1,735.00 for the zoning and General Plan amendments. Mayor Matteson, stated that he is in favor of the project. Arthur Belinci, 12825 Vivienda, Grand Terrace; stated that he is the Finance Committee Chairman of the Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He feels that the Azure Hills Church is making another major investment in the City. They plan on using the property for playground space. Councilmember Singlev, stated that he owns property within 300 feet of the property for the proposed project and will have to abstain from voting. Jack Booker, 11785 Mt. Vernon Avenue, stated that he is also a member of the Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church, a member of the board, and a member of the Church Finance Committee. He welcomed Mayor Matteson back. He stated that he is in favor of the adoption of the zone change and feels that it is very necessary. He thanked the Planning Department for their support, help, and guidance. Council Minutes May 8, 1997 Page 5 Matthew Addington, CM Engineering Associates Inc., 225 E Airport Drive, San Bernardino; stated that he is the applicants engineer and planner and supports the project as their representative and a resident of the community. Councilmember Hilkev , questioned whether the discussion for environmental evaluation was the same as EIR. Community Development Director Materassi, responded in the negative and stated that they did not need to do an environmental impact report. Councilmember Hilkey, questioned the purpose of the discussion for the environmental evaluation. Community Development Director Materassi, responded to evaluate the Zone Change and the General Pan and what the changes could do to the environment. Councilmember Hilkey, questioned who did the report. Community Development Director Materassi, responded the planning staff did the report. Debra Stottlemyer, Chairman of the Azure Hills Elementary School Board, stated that she is very anxious to move forward with this project. She supports this project and encouraged the Council to vote in favor of it. Mayor Matteson, questioned whether it would come back to Council when they build extensions onto their school. Community Development Director Materassi, stated that it would go to the Planning Commission only. Mayor Matteson, questioned if all of the residents surrounding the project have been notified. Community Development Director Materassi, responded in the affirmative. Mayor Pro Tern Buchanan returned discussion to Council. CC-97-45 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY ABSTAINED), to approve the first reading An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California Amending the Barton Road Specific Plan of Said City in BRSP-97-01- A2 and Negative Declaration E-97-02, Amending the Plan as Follows: 1) Change Parcels 6 and 7 of Parcel Map 6462 (APN:277-161-33 & 32) from Village Commercial (VC) to Administrative/Professional District (AP) as Illustrated on the Subarea Reference Map and Specific Plan Land Use Map in said Plan, and Amending the Grand Terrace General Plan Land Use Map as Follows: 1) Change all Land Use Designations of (OP) to Office Commercial (OC); and 2) Change Council Minutes May 8, 1997 Page 6 Parcels 5, 6, and 7 from Parcel Map 6362 from General Commercial (GC) to Office Commercial (OC) as Illustrated in General Plan Land Use Map Filed by Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church. 6B. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California. Amending the Grand Terrace Zoning Code to Add Chester 18.71 Pertaining to Wireless Telecommunication Facilities and Make Other Minor Related Amendments to General Regulations and Exceptions to Chapter 18.73 Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan opened discussion to the public. There being none, he returned discussion to council. CC-97-46 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Amending the Grand Terrace Zoning Code to Add Chapter 18.71 Pertaining to Wireless Telecommunication Facilities and Make Other Minor Related Amendments to General Regulations and Exceptions to Chapter 18.73 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. General Plan Task Force Summary Action Plan 0 Community Development Director Materassi, stated that this item is not a Public Hearing or a major General Plan presentation, it is a summary of the action plan of the General Plan Task Force for the use of the City Council for budget purposes. She reported that the General Plan Task Force will continue the process and bring back the completed version to Council for comment and approval. She went over the Guiding Principals of Grand Terrace, the Vision of Grand Terrace, the Summary of eight Major Recommendations of the General Plan Task Force, and the Summary of Action Plan. Councilmember Garcia, complemented Community Development Director Materassi and the General Plan Task Force for their outstanding job on the summary action plan report. Barbara Pfennighausen, 22111 Ladera Street, made reference to the sign code on the summary of action plan and looks forward to the day that it can be developed and enforced. Councilmember Sinalev, commended Community Development Director Materassi and the General Plan Task Force for their outstanding job. Councilmember Hilkey, stated that this report was exactly what he was looking for. Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, stated that the presentation that has been given has shown the tremendous amount of work that has been done. He feels that they are on the right track and is excited to see it come to shape. Council Minutes May 8, 1997 Page 7 Barbara Pfennighausen, stated that she is very impressed with what she has heard and seen with regard to the General Plan and is glad that the City for the first time has worked on the General Plan without a consultant and feels that it will be successful. She commended staff on doing a very good job. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Special Purpose Consulting Agreement to Research PERS Employer Surplus Available CC-97-47 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR MATTESON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Municipal Resource Consultants. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:40 p.m., until the next Special CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 21 1997 at 6:00 p.m. CITY CLERK of the Citf of Grand 6 _ __ Terrace MAYbR of the City of Grand Terrace