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09/11/1997CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 11, 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 September 11, 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 Bernard Simon, Finance Director Patrizia Materassi, Community Development Director Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director Lt. Mike Howell, Sheriffs Department John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk { The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Salim Elias, Azure Hills Seventh-Day L i Adventist Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jim Singley. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation from Pacific Bell Representative - Joani Finwall Joani Finwall, Community Liaison for Pacific Bell, introduced herself to the Council indicating that she looks forward to working with our community. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-97-132 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar items: 3A. Approval of Check Register No. 091197 3B. Ratify 09-11-97 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 08-28-97 Minutes 3E. Reject Liability Claim - Michowski 3F. Authorization to go to Bid - Street Striping 3G. Highlights of the Economic Development and Downtown Revitalization Conference 3H. Report on the Highlights of Livable Communities Workshop in Riverside March 19, 1997 - "Why Develop a Vision for the City" Council Minutes September 11, 1997 Page 2 3I. Stop Sign Replacement Program PUBLIC COMMENT Moire Huss, 12570 Mt. Vernon, indicated that she has had a problem with the USA Waste pick up schedule for the last three weeks in a row. She requested an update on the Pedestrian/Bike Lane Project. Director of Public Works Virgil Barham, reported that staff has been negotiating with the Pedestrian/Bike Lane contractor and they are currently gathering all the required bond documents. He indicated that he expects the project to be completed before December. City Manager Schwab, indicated that he sent a letter to USA Waste expressing concern with the service received over the holiday and requested a meeting to address those concerns. He stated that he will also address the concerns regarding the pick up schedule brought up by Moire Huss. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports - None 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, reported that the library is looking for volunteers to read stories and anyone interested should contact the library. He encouraged everyone to get involved in upcoming events. The Friends of the Library used book sale is on September 26 & 27 at City Hall, the Halloween Haunt is on October 31 at Pico Park and the Country Fair is on November 1st at the Community Center. Councilmember Garcia, reported that the Chamber of Commerce retreat was on September 6 which was a success with great speakers. She indicated that she has previously worked with Joan Finwall from Pacific Bell and is looking forward to working with her again. Terrace View Elementary is celebrating 30 years of education and are selling tiles for $5. She encouraged everyone to attend the Chamber of Commerce luncheon that will be held on September 23rd at City Hall indicating that they will have a speaker from Edison. She announced that at the next City Council meeting the General Plan Task Force will be giving a presentation on what they have been working on and will be discussing the action plan. She has been looking for those interested in a Garden Club and announced that there will be a meeting on Thursday October 23rd from 3-5 pm at city hall for anyone who is interested. Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, reported that he attended the Chamber of Commerce Retreat and was impressed with the speakers and the participation. He filled in for the Mayor on a radio talk show (KHPY) representing the City on their "Smart Community Talk" program. He announced that the Tour de Terrace bike ride is coming up on October 5th and encouraged everyone to participate. I!, Council Minutes September 11, 1997 Page 3 Councilmember Singlpy, reported that the City Manager sent a letter to Colton showing our opposition to the proposed private prison and requested to be part of the review process. He indicated that he attended the Gang and Drug Task Force where a study was presented on DARE. The study showed that there is no significant effect on children after 6th grade. Councilmember Hilkev, reported that Dial -a -ride service is provided through Omnitrans, which is funded with gas tax revenue, and encouraged those who need the service to use it. He expressed his concern with USA Waste and encouraged those who have complaints to call the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A. SP-85-10-Al and SA-97-02. An Application for Specific Plan Amendment (T.J. Austyn Specific Plan) for New Housing Product on 28 Remaining Lots of Tract 13050 at Lark and Kin fib Mayor Pro Tem. Buchanan, indicated that he will abstain from discussion on the advice of the City Attorney, due to a potential conflict of interest. Community Development Director Materassi, reported that the Planning Commission denied this project on a vote of 4 to 3. The most important factors influencing denial were that the Developer was not willing to delete the remaining two 1,353 square foot homes, the Specific Plan was planned to transition from diversified neighborhoods to larger homes area as it approached the 20,000 square foot/lot zone area toward the southeasterly direction of this tract, and these are some of the last parcels in Grand Terrace feasible for larger homes. She indicated that the proposal does meet the City zoning code and the developer has agreed to negotiate. The current proposal median is 1,800 square feet. The only alterations proposed are related to the housing product as the number of lots, the lot sizes, layout of lots and conditions of approval remain the same. Size of lots vary from 7,200 to 8,000 square feet on Lark to 10,800 to 12,000 square feet on Kingfisher. She indicated that staff would like to continue recommendation for approval and Planning Commission direction is denial. The final recommendation is at the pleasure of the Council. Andy Wright, President of Diversified Pacific Homes Development Corp., introduced the project architect, Peter Patassi. Peter Patassi, Project Architect, gave an overview of the project indicating that this proposal is to complete Tract 13050. All the land improvements are in and will not need to be modified to accommodate the homes. In negotiating with staff, the developer has agreed to eliminate two of the one-story houses and replace them with two of the 1,593 square foot units. Andy Wright, Diversified Pacific Homes, indicated that some of the changes have been a result of the neighborhood meetings. He explained that he envisions three different types of families who will be interested in the homes. The first house will be a "move Council Minutes September 11, 1997 Page 4 down buyer," someone whose children have moved out and are looking for a smaller home. The second house will be for the "move up buyer," someone who expects to expand their family. The third house will be for a family with at least one child. Because of the price of the homes, potential buyers will probably be families who have existing homes to sell. He understands that the neighbors are not pleased with the small homes and expressed his belief that a smaller house does not mean a cheaper house, however, in an effort to work with the community he is willing to drop the single story homes. Councilmember Singigy, expressed concern regarding the effect these homes will have on the value of the existing homes in the area and if the exterior will be compatible. Councilmember Hilkey, asked if the City has any control over the price of the homes and if not the only thing that should be considered is the zoning laws and the size of the homes. Communi , Development Director Materassi, responded that the City has no control over the price. Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Cheryl Campbell, 22735 Lark Street, expressed concern about the size of the proposed homes, indicating that the comparable sales in the neighborhood will go down. Wendy Curran, 22755 Kentfield St., indicated that when she bought her home, she was told that the houses that would be built in the future in that neighborhood would be large homes and she encouraged the Council to vote against this project to protect the property values in the area. Richard Slater, 22765 Raven Way, indicated that a petition was circulated in the area and every person he spoke to was against the smaller homes. Bob Bailes, 22770 Raven Way, indicated that he circulated a petition and obtained 75 signatures from people requesting that this project be denied based on the size of the homes. Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, spoke in opposition to the project indicating that the houses should have a minimum of a 3-car garage. He felt that the larger homes are what this area needs. Hilton Raethel, 22740 Lark Street, spoke in opposition to the project indicating that he would like to see larger homes built. Chris Sorensen, 1351 Hillkirk Ln., Norco, spoke in favor of the project indicating that he feels this is a quality project. Moire Huss, 12570 Mt. Vernon Ave., spoke in opposition to the project indicating that she would like to see at least 1,800 square foot homes in that area. Council Minutes September 11, 1997 Page 5 Chuck Collier, 22715 Kentfield St., indicated that he is against the smaller homes and would not like to see them built in that area. Arlene Aurther, 22800 Kentfield St., felt that the proposed houses are too small for the those particular lots. Andy Wright, Diversified Pacific Homes, reiterated that he is willing to drop the two smaller homes and is proposing to build homes from 1,600 to 1,800 square feet. He expressed concern with selling homes at $100 a square foot when the average home is now selling for $80 a square foot. CC-97-133 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission recommendation. Motion died for lack of Second. Councilmember Hilkey, indicated that he is not in favor of the homes presented, however, he does not want to lose the builder in our community. City Attorney Harper, indicated that an option is to continue the public hearing to a date certain to encourage and allow the developer to come back with modifications. Councilmember Singley, felt that the project should be redesigned and then the Council may be willing to waive fees to get the project through. Councilmember Garcia, felt that this is a quality developer and indicated that she would be in favor of continuing the project to allow the applicant to reconsider his project. Andy Wright, Diversified Pacific Homes, indicated that he would agree to a continuance if the Council will allow him to build what is there now, which is 1,800 and 2,000 square foot homes, and if the Council will consider waiving the fees that are under their control. Mayor Matteson, asked the opinion of the City Manager. City Manager Schwab, stated that he would not agree to waiving the fees. Peter Patassi, Project Architect, indicated that plan modifications would require review. Councilmember Singley, asked what fees the developer would like waived. Andy Wright, Diversified Pacific Homes, indicated that he will submit a list of fees he would like to negotiate. Council directed staff to send a notice of the next hearing to every resident in the T.J. Austyn Tract. Council Minutes September 11, 1997 Page 6 CC-97-134 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN ABSTAINED), to continue the public hearing to October 9, 1997 to consider SP-85-10-Al and SA-97-02 (T.J. Austyn/Diversified Pacific Homes). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace. California. Amending the Adult Entertainment Ordinance of Said city in Z-95-01-A1 and Negative Declaration Addendum Amending the Ordinance as Follows: To Make a Correction to Include an Additional Requirement to Maintain a Minimum Distance from Certain Sensitive Uses Such as Parks, Schools Churches, Day Care Facilities, Freeways and Residential Uses Filed by the City of Grand Terrace Community and Economic Development Department CC-97-135 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Amending the Adult Entertainment Ordinance of Said city in Z-95-01-A1 and Negative Declaration Addendum, Amending the Ordinance as Follows: To Make a Correction to Include an Additional Requirement to Maintain a Minimum Distance from Certain Sensitive Uses Such as Parks, Schools, Churches, Day Care Facilities, Freeways and Residential Uses Filed by the City of Grand Terrace Community and Economic Development Department. 7B. Park Maintenance: Softball Field Rehabilitation Project CC-97-136 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to re -program $10,000 from Park Maintenance Account 10-450-705 to the Park Grounds Maintenance Account (10-450-245); and authorize staff to proceed with the proposed rehabilitation of Pico Park Field # 1. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Pico Park Scoreboards: Grand Terrace Little League CC-97-137 MOTION BY COUNCILMEM 3ER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the request from Grand Terrace Little League to install three scoreboards at Pico Park. 8B. Social Securi1y Alternative Retirement System for Part-time and Temporary Employees CC-97-138 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR MATTESON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following: 1. Approve Resolution to adopt the Public Agency Retirement System, a Council Minutes September 11, 1997 Page 7 governmental plan, to provide a qualifying retirement system to certain employees not eligible for coverage under PERS. 2. Adopt PARS TRUST, including PARS Alternate Retirement System, effective September 22, 1997. 3. Adopt the following options in the "Adoption Agreement" A. City will contribute 1.3 % of covered employees gross wages. B. Employee will contribute 6.2 % of covered employee gross wages on a pretax basis. C. All Plan expenses are to be paid out of Plan assets D. Plan expenses are to be allocated 100% from Employer Contribution Accounts and 0 % to the employee contribution accounts. E. City's Plan Administrator shall remain fiduciary with respect to the authority and duty to direct the investment and management of all Trust assets. F. Statement of Investment Policy shall be: "Investment Policy shall include all investments permitted in California Government Code Sections 53601 and 53635. At all times the objective shall be safe1y of principle, liquidi1y of assets and yield of investments, in that order." 4. Appoint City Manager or his designee as City Administrator for PARS Administration to implement the plan. 5. Authorize the City Manager as PARS Administrator to execute PARS Adoption Agreement and engagement letter with Phase II Systems. 6. Appropriate $2,950 from the General Fund to cover PARS-ARS start-up costs. 7. Approve Employee Policy to implement PARS-ARS Plan. 8C. Twentieth Anniversary Celebration Planning CC-97-139 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-1-0-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN VOTED NO), to create a Twentieth Anniversary Celebration Ad Hoc Committee and appoint Councilmember Garcia as the Chairman and appoint Mary Trainor, Don Larkin and Brenda Stanfill as committee members. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:00 p.m., until the next Regular Council Minutes September 11, 1997 Page 8 CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace M,kY6R of the City of rand Terrace