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02/23/1989CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 23, 1989 A Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Ter- race was called to order in the Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on February 23, 1989, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Hugh Grant, Mayor Pro Tempore Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilmember Jim Singley, Councilmember Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager David Sawyer, Community Development Director Juanita Brown, Deputy City Clerk John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: Thomas Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director Joe Kicak, City Engineer The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverand Dale Goddard, Inland Christian Center, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Pfennighausen. Mayor Matteson convened City Council at 6:10 p.m. ITEMS TO DELETE None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. COMMENDATIONS Mayor Matteson presented awards to Sandy Windbig- ler and Joe DeFillippo, who were involved in any emergency in an atempt to save a life. He also presented Commendations to Bonne Hadden and Mike Higginson, members of the Citizen Patrol, who helped persons from a burning vehicle. He read a Certificate of Service award presented to Dennis Evans, but was not present to receive it. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-89-23 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, with the removal of Item A. B. RATIFY 2/23/89 CRA ACTION. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - 2-23-89 PAGE 2 C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA. ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION 3A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER 022389 Councilmember Pfennighausen advised that since this Check Register contained the Roberts' property payment on it, she would abstain from the vote. CC-89-24 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN ABSTAINED), to approve Check Register 022389. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, advised Council that Bill AB4365 regarding abandoned and storage vehic- les, will go into effect July 1, 1989. He gave a brief scenario of what the Bill will do. Sandy Windbigler, Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce, reported on some of the upcoming events of the Chamber. 0 ORAL REPORTS 5A. Mayor Matteson introduced the new Citizen Patrol members: Bonne Hadden, Mike Higginson, JoAnn Johnson, Tim Hurlburt and Gerry Early. Sharon Korgan, Community Services Officer, intro- duced Walter Panic as the new Citizen Patrol Coor- dinator and Bonne Hadden and Mike Higginson as the new Crime Busters Coordinators. 5B. Committee Reports Ia. Council accepted the Parks and Recreation Commi ttee Minutes of 1-3-89. b. Appointment of Marcia Johansen CC-89-25 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEM- BER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Marcia Johansen to the Parks and Recreation Committee. 2. Council accepted the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Minutes of 2-6-89. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - 2-23-89 PAGE 3 1 3. Crime Prevention Committee CC-89-26 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Bea Gigandet and Howard Panic to the Crime Prevention Committee. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5C. Council Reports Councilmember Pfennighausen, member of the Advisory Commission for the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, discussed problems with the limited sources of water and the Delta situation, a problem with salinity in the water. She stated that she is very impressed with the efforts by the San Bernar- dino Valley Municipal Water District and the Riverside -Highland Water Company for its citizens in conserving water, removing water and water storage. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, advised that he attended the Local Agency Formation Commission meeting on February 15, 1989, at which time Yucaipa cityhood was again discussed. He expressed concern regarding requesting the Committees to sign attendance sheets, since they are volun- teers. Mayor Matteson, expressed concern regarding an alleged gang in the area called the "Skin- heads." Lt. Walt Hansen replied that that was the first he had heard about them in this area. Mayor Matteson reported that he attend- ed the Norton Committee. They are making plans to phase in local commercial, industrial into the base as it is phased out. 6A. Housing & Community Development Block Grant Program. Assistant City Manager Anstine reported that the County of San Bernardino is soliciting applications for project proposals for this year's CDGB Program. He stated that in his Staff Report he listed eligible and ineligible uses for these funds. He advised that the City must conduct a Public Hearing prior to the submittal of this application. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - 2-23-89 PAGE 4 Mayor Matteson opened up the Public Hearing for public input. Being none, he returned it back to City Council. Councilmember Pfennighausen expressed concern regarding children having a safe place to walk along Michigan Avenue to Grand Terrace School. She asked if they could allocate those funds and combine them with what they already had and still do the corner at Nabi's and install the sidewalk from Van Burren to Barton Road? Assistant City Manager Anstine replied that it was his understanding that all of that was encompassed into one project, stating that we may not have the funds to complete the entire project, but that the sidewalks were included as part of that project. Mayor Matteson stated that Councilmember Pfen- nighausen has a good point - they need to know what they are talking about in reality. Assistant City Manager Anstine stated that he could check with the City Engineer to find out exactly what is involved. Mayor Pro Tem Grant felt that sidewalks are necessary in that area, feeling that it is a serious accident or death waiting to happen. CC-89-26 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to earmark those funds for the installation of sidewalks to eliminate a health and safety problem on Michigan Avenue. 6B. Approval of a Tentative Parcel Map (TPM-89-1) a Two -Parcel Subdivision located at 21797 Vivienda Avenue. Community Development Director Sawyer advised that the applicant is proposing to split the existing lot into two parcels. He stated that the Planning Commission at its Public Hearing on February 6, 1989, recommended approval of TPM-89-1 to the City Council. Mayor Matteson open up the Public Hearing for public input. Being none, he returned it back to the City Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - 2-23-89 PAGE 5 CC-89-28 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR MATTESON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Tentative Parcel Map 89-1. NEW BUSINESS 7A. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, Supporting the Proper Edu- cation and Training in CPR. Mayor Matteson felt this was something that was very important. Councilmember Pfennighausen concurred and shared an incident that she was involved with when whe was a Girl Scout leader. Mayor Matteson directed Assistant City Manager Anstine to schedule some classes with the Fire Department. Assistant City Manager Anstine replied, that staff was currently in the process of doing that. CC-89-29 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt this Resolution. 7B. Agreement to Defer Public Improvements on Single -Family Home located at 11645 Grand Terrace Court. Because the City Engineer was not present to answer questions regarding this issue, this item was continued to the March 9, 1989 City Council meeting. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:10 p.m., until the next Regular City Council/CRA meeting, which is scheduled to be held Thursday, Mar- ch 9, 1989. q04� DEP;JAY CITY CLERK of the City of Grt6d Terrace. Mayo of the City of Grand Terrace.