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05/12/1988CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MAY 12, 1988 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 12, 1988, at 5:33 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor (Arrived at 6:15 p.m.) Barbara Pfennighausen, Mayor Pro Tem Hugh J. Grant, Councilmember Dennis L. Evans, Councilmember Susan Shirley, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director Randy Anstine, Assistant City Manager David Sawyer, Planning Director Juanita Brown, Deputy City Clerk Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer ABSENT: NONE The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilmember Shirley, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Evans. ITEMS TO DELETE 2.1 - Presentation by the City of Colton regarding LaCadena Beautification Plan. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2. Ms. Leslie Keane, of the City of Colton, gave a presentation regarding the temporary expansion of the sewer plant. 3. Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen regarding "Hulda Crooks Day" - May 19, 1988. 4. Councilmember Shirley presented a Proclamation to Mr. Bob Chaffin, of Omnitrans, proclaiming May 18, 1988 as "Driver Appreciation Day," and he in turn thanked the City and stated that he hoped soon OMNITRANS would be running through Grand Terrace. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-88-60 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GRANT SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SHIRLEY, CARRIED 4-0, (MAYOR MATTESON WAS ABSENT) to approve the Consent Calendar. 0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 051288 B. RATIFY MAY 12, 1988 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON AGENDA D. ACCEPT GAGE CANAL EASEMENT E. APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 1988 Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, requested that Council look into adopting an Ordinance regarding prohibiting the sale, use or distribution of look alike toy guns. Councilmember Grant directed staff to draft an Ordinance and agendize for a future meeting. Dick Yost, President, Chamber of Commerce, reported on the events of the Chamber. Lindsey Lowe, a commercial broker with Churchill Commercial Brokerage; represented John Cashen, who owns two parcels in Grand Terrace which are zoned C2, stating his concern about other developers that will not want to get involved with a parcel that has a CPD overlay. He indicated that he had already spoken to two Councilmembers and asked for input from the others. Councilmember Grant stated that he is opposed to widening Michigan to the south of Commercial Way and is not ready to make any decision until he has more information. Jim Coffin, owner of CY Development Company, felt that some consideration should be given to the smaller lots, indicating that the 8-foot dedication would diminish the property value and restrict the use of the property; requested that Council give serious consideration when acting on the General Plan. It was noted that Mayor Matteson arrived at 6:15 p.m. P1 Council Minutes - 05/12/88 Page 2 ORAL REPORTS 5.A COMMISSION/COMMITTEE 1. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Council accepted Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes of March 7, 1988 and April 4, 1988. Barbara Conley, Chairman, stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee would like to set up a workshop with Council at a time other than at a Council meeting, to discuss various things. Council directed staff to set up some tentative dates with Council and the Parks and Recreation Committee. 2. CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE Dick Rollins, reported on the activities of the committee and the Citizen Patrol, indicating that they have been receiving positive responses from the residents. B COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Shirley, reported that she attended the OMNITRANS Board meeting on behalf of the City; while attending the Northern California Handweavers Conference in Chico, she noted two things of interest; they have an Ordinance regulating skateboarding and the other is on residential streets, in order to slow down traffic, they have minor speed bumps and signs posted "Speed Bumps - 15-miles an hour." Councilmember Grant, reported that he was invited to meet with the Municipal Advisory Commission regarding Murrieta, as they are considering Cityhood. He was referred to them by the Local Agency Formation Committee and gave them his viewpoints regarding incorporation. He also represented the City at the San Bernardino Associated Governments County Transportation Board of Directors meeting on May 4, 1988. Councilmember Evans, Plan Public Hearing, Barton Road, whereby to widen Barton Road on that was. indicated that during the General there was some question referenced to the proposal of the Consultants was to 120 feet and asked what the status Council Minutes - 05/12/88 Page 3 City Manager Schwab, replied that they are proceeding to develop the street at its current width; the project is being held up by the Edison and telephone company who are scheduling to put their utilities underground. He pointed out that the City will do improvements after the utilitie companies trench and bury their utilities; it is anticipated our project will start the end of November and be completed in the next fiscal year. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.A General Plan Public Hearing 7.B City Attorney Hopkins reported that he spoke to the attorney at the FPPC and was informed that we should receive the FPPC Ruling next week, therefore, the General Plan Public Hearing should be continued to a later date. Councilmember Evans requested that the General Plan Public Hearing be continued to June 23, 1988, since he will be on vacation. Council concurred and directed staff to go through the advertising/posting process again. Parkland Acquisition City Manager Schwab reported that at the City Council meeting of April 28, 1988, Council directed staff to place the parkland acquisition item on the Agenda, since they felt that based on technicality, it was not properly advertised on the Agenda for action. He stated that he notified twenty owners of the meeting tonight and invited them to come and give their input. He advised that staff's recommendation was for Parcel No. 1 and no other parcels and to continue to develop Pico Park and maintain Terrace Hills Park. Barbara Conley, 22285 Dove Street, Chairman, Parks and ecreati0n Committee, stated that it was discussed at the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting that none of the parcels should be excluded, because there could be alternatives that have not been looked at. Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, felt the Committee should have input prior setting aside any particular piece o a park site. f Parks and Recreation to the City Council land to purchase for rij Council Minutes - 05/12/88 Page 4 Stan Hargrave, 12048 Canary Court, stated that if Parcel No. 1 is the site that Council decides to go on, there is a single-family dwelling to the east of the site, stating that it would be important for that dwelling to be included in the site development; he felt it would mitigate to the value of the property. Tony Petta, 11875 Eton Drive, stated that in reference to the afore -mentioned parcel, the property owners were contacted and Mr. Webster indicated that as long as his mother is living, the property would not be for sale. Since there was no further public participation, Mayor Matteson brought the issue back to Council. Councilmember Evans felt before Council considers acquisition at this time they should let the Parks and Recreation Committee look at it to see if it meets their needs; he expressed concern that the needs need to be decided first before parkland is acquired, because the parkland may not fit the needs. Mayor Matteson felt the land should be acquired first and then the plan developed, stating it seems a little backwards the other way. Councilmember Shirley asked Mr. Petta if the City could get a Right of First Refusal and tie in with the fair market value? Mr. Petta, explained that he did not discuss that part of it with Mr. Webster and that he seemed quite firm that while his mother was living, he would rather not continue negotiations. Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen voiced concern about Parcel No. 1 and what it could contain; adjoining a school site; being available for joint use and uses are only as binding as land is available; we would have second or last consideration when using the land; Pico Park Site should not be considered since it is leased land and we can do very little with it; Parcel No. 1 is unsafe for access and inadequate for what the citizens want to put on it; felt that they should not panic buy; it does pay to know what you want to put on the land before you buy it; felt it is incumbent upon Council to listen to the Parks and Recreation Committee as they reflect on the needs of the city. Councilmember Shirley asked the audience if anyone wanted to speak on this issue. Council Minutes - 05/12/88 Page 5 Virginia Ceballos, 22550 Brentwood, stated that if she had known that is what was going to be proposed, she would not have bought there; access into there is really bad; is strongly opposed to a park going in there; felt it is not adequate for what the City needs. Councilmember Grant indicated that he had met with Mrs. Ceballos, as well as the other residents on Brentwood and Mt. Vernon Avenue two weeks ago and showed them the map where Parcel No. 1 is to be a park within the confines of what could be put on that size of land; concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen's statement that a ball field does not have to be on every park; reported the results of a survey he took of the homes he contacted, approximately twenty homes; no one was home at two of the homes; three homes objected; the remaining homes views ranged from no objections to would like to see a park there; the main objection was the flood lights; felt these are realistic sites; stated that Council does want the Parks and Recreation Committee's input; stated that he wants equal distribution of parkland throughout the City; sees Parcel No. 1 as a viable alternative to Parcel No. 3. CC-88-61 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SHIRLEY, CARRIED 3-2 (MAYOR PRO TEM PFENNIGHAUSEN AND COUNCILMEMBER EVANS VOTED NOE), to give permission to the Ad Hoc Committee to proceed with an offer on Parcel No. 1, and bring back the proposal to Council for final approval. NEW BUSINESS Council directed the Ad Hoc Committee to request for a Right of First Refusal from Mr. Webster. Council directed staff to agendize for the next meeting a Closed Session regarding negotiation for parkland. 8.A Appointment of member and alternate to the San Bernardino Municipal Water District Advisory Commission on water policy. Mayor Matteson asked Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen and Councilmember Evans if they wished to continue in this capacity, both concurred. CC-88-62 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SHIRLEY, CARRIED 5-0, that Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen and Councilmember Evans continue in this capacity. Council Minutes - 05/12/88 Page 6 ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:20 p.m. until the next regular City Council meeting which will be held on Thursday, May 26, 1988 at 5:30 p.m. hU Y CI of the City Grand Terrace fix�xln he'4 - MAT of the City of rand Terrace Council Minutes - 05/12/88 Page 7