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04/27/1989CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 27, 1989 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 April 27, 1989, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Singley, Councilmember Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager John Harper, City Attorney David Sawyer, Community Development Director Juanita Brown, Deputy City Clerk Joe Kicak, City Engineer ABSENT: Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilmember The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Salim Elias, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carlstrom. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:05 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:10 p.m. ITEMS TO DELETE None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Mayor Matteson read a Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 30 - May 7, 1989 as "Soil & Water Stewardship Week." 2B. Councilmember Singley read a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 1-7, 1989 as "Statewide Water Awareness Week." 2C. Mayor Matteson announced the winners of the Pride of Home Award's, who we're not present. Carolee Rake Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yorrie Mr. & Mrs. Mark Jolstead Mr. & Mrs. James Roberts Ellen Park CONSENT CALENDAR CC-89-58 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN ABSENT), to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item D. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 042789 ITEM FOR DISCUSSION B. RATIFY 4/27/89 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE SUPPORTING AB 1160 3D. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 13757 (FOREST CITY DTI i n Mayor Pro Tem Grant indicated that he wanted this item voted on separately so he could go on record opposing it. CC-89-59 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 3-1-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT VOTED NOE, COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN ABSENT), to approve Final Tract Map No. 13757 (Forest City Dillon). PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Barbara Wetzel, 12355 Vivienda Ave., Grand Terrace; expressed er opposition to the lighting assessment district and suggested that the people be given a chance to vote on the issue. John R. Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace; expressed concern about weeds at the park near Grand Terrace and Mt. Vernon and suggested that the park be kept up to reduce the risk of fire and other hazards. He also suggested that the City have a beautification program in which the residents could adopt -a -tree and dedicate a tree to a cause to generate income for beautification. Mr. Taylor reported that some road repair is needed on Vista Grande Way. Assistant City Mana er Anstine replied that the park site mentioned is scheduled for disking next week and the road repairs are currently being addressed. Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry St., Grand Terrace; reported that t ere will be earthquake preparedness programs all Lim Council Minutes - 04/27/89 Page 2 [I] ORAL REPORTS over the city during the future months, which is vitally important to the City, and we should all address the issue in our own homes. Mr. Rollins expressed his support for the lighting assessment district, stating that street lights are important for the safety of our residents. 5A. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Historical & Cultural Committee Council accepted the Minutes of April 3, 1989. 5B. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Carlstrom reported that he received a letter from a resident note ying him of conditions at a residence on Tanager St., and requested that staff bring him up-to-date on the conditions at that residence. Assistant City Manager Anstine reported that he has been in contact with the property owner and recomended that he comply with the guidance that he received from the District Attorney's office. He explained that he visits the property approximately two to three times a week, and as of the last visit, the residents have complied with local ordinances. City Manager Schwab reported that initially the home was without water and at that point the deputy put them out of the house. Since that time, they have had water turned on and are presently living in the house. The property owner is currently in the process of having those individuals evicted. Mayor Pro Tem Grant reported that he has been contacted by one of the residents on Tanager Street who had concerns about the property, and asked if there is a health and safety problem that the City can act on on behalf of the residents; he also reported that he attended the LAFCO meeting on April 19, 1989; noted that a light is missing on the west side of the Civic Center and asked if this is going to be replaced; reported that he received a letter expressing concern about Las Vegas Night and suggested that the City find out if this is legal on City property; congratulated the Foothill Journal on their new format, which he found to be very pleasing; reported that citizens are concerned about the plants dying at the Civic Center; and requested the status on the SANBAG report. Council Minutes - 04/27/89 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARING City Manager Schwab stated that the City has had the County Public Health department come out and they could not find grounds to say that the house on Tanager is uninhabitable; reported that a part has been ordered for the light and it should be fixed before the next meeeting; explained how Las Vegas Night is used as a fund raiser by the Chamber of Commerce; and indicated that the SANBAG report will be completed in about a week. City Attorney Harper stated that the enforcement of gambling laws is outside the jurisdiction of the City and the City Attorney, it is a function of the District Attorney. However, in his opinion, what has been described is gambling. Mayor Matteson directed staff to follow through and find out if Las Vegas Night is a legal procedure and announced that the Annual Highgrove picnic will be held on Saturday, May 13, 1989, and the residents of Grand Terrace are invited. The picnic will be at the Southern California Edison Gage Park from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Councilmember Singley commended the Citizen Patrol for doing a fine job patroling the home of a resident while on vacation. 6A. Revision of Chapter 18.60 (Zoning), Off -Street Parking. Community Development Director Saw er explained the proposed Changes in the Off -Street Parking Code. Bill Darwin, 23172 Palm Ave., Grand Terrace; was concerned with the number of parking spaces required for restaurant. He suggested that the City lower the requirements and do away with outdoor eating, which uses space that could be used for parking and can only be used a couple months out of the year. Mr. Darwin was also concerned with the portion of the Code that requires property owners and tenants to reach an agreement on shared parking spaces. He felt that this is an area that the City should not be involved in. Therefore, he felt it should be excluded from the Code. Peggy Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace; had concern about whether or not there would be handicap parking and if the planters in the parking lot have enough clearance for car doors. Community Development Director Sawyer replied that handicap spaces are included in the plan and will meet State Council Minutes - 04/27/89 Page 4 requirements. He also indicated that the planters are six- inch curbs and should not affect the amount of space for a car door to open. Mayor Matteson returned the discussion to Council. Councilmember Singley asked if parking was based on the sq. ft. of eating area in a restraunt or the sq. ft. of the whole building. He also asked if this is approved, wouldthe City have the ability to work with property owners and make exceptions to attract a fine restaurant? Community Development Director Sawyer replied that parking is based on square footage of the whole building. He indicated that there are other ways of handling parking for restaurants, which is requiring a certain number of spaces per number of seats or area that seats can be placed. Community Development Director Sawyer stated that the plan will provide for minor changes, but our Code is not out of the ordinary for restaurants and they would not be discouraged from coming to our City. Mayor Matteson asked for background on the parking for fast food restaurants. Communit Development Director Sawyer stated that we need to provide for enough parking for fast food restaurants because they are very successful and very popular, we don't want them being a detrement to the other spaces around there. One space per 75 sq. ft. is a standard and it is being used in other communities. Mayor Matteson questioned the use of the written agreement or shared parking spaces. Community Development Director Sawyer indicated that the agreement is not for the normal parking situation, it is for a shared parking agreement only. The agreement is between the adjoining property owners and allows the parking to be used in off hours. City Attorney Harper stated that the agreement is normally recorded at the time of development of the two parcels, it is not a function of lease negotiations. CC-89-60 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN ABSENT), to approve Section 18.60, in relation to Off -Street Parking. Council Minutes - 04/27/89 Page 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Award of purchase contract for heavy rescue unit. City Manager Schwab gave his staff report and recommended that council award the bid to Pierce Fire Apparatus at a total cost with sales tax of $186,999.97, direct staff to place a $144,000 cash payment with the order, and direct staff to include in the preliminary 1989-90 budget revenue line items of $15,000 for the sale of the existing rescue unit and $10,000 from the payment by the Grand Terrace Fire Rescue Association and appropriate an additional $42,999.97 for the remaining payment to be paid on delivery. Mayor Matteson asked what the incentive would be for them to finish in a timely manner if we are paying in cash. Citj Manager Schwab stated that they have a deposit and will be providing a construction bond. Mayor Matteson asked if a crew cab was necessary for an additional ,000. Captain Phil De Clerck, Grand Terrace Fire Station; replied That by 1990 it wilTbe a law that all crew members are in an enclosed cab and they plan to keep this piece of equipment for probably 25 years. He also stated that it is to their benefit to have an enclosed cab with a higher degree of protection, and the crew is able to plan and communicate on the way to a rescue. Councilmember Singley expressed his support for the heavy rescue fire unit. CC-89-61 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN ABSENT), to award the purchase contract for heavy rescue unit to Pierce Fire Apparatus. 7B. Selection of consultant for Barton Rd. Specific Plan. Continued to May 4, 1989. Council Minutes - 04/27/89 Page 6 1 ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:40 p.m. to an Adjourned regular meeting , to be held Thursday, May 4, 1989, at 6:00 p.m. MAYOR of a Ci y f rand Terrace. 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