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06/12/1989CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 12, 1989 An adjourned 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 June 12, 1989, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilmember Jim Singley, Councilmember Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager David Sawyer, Community Development Director Juanita Brown, Deputy City Clerk Joe Kicak, City Engineer ABSENT: John Harper, City Attorney The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Grant. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:05 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:10 p.m. 1989-90 FY BUDGET REVIEW Crime Prevention Committee City Manager Schwab, reported that the Committee Budget's have come before Council unaltered with the exception of a request for a personal computer and printer by the Crime Prevention Committee. He explained that it is his intention to work with the County to use the money, which we pay into our contract, to purchase a computer and printer. Ed O'Neal, 22608 Minona Dr., Grand Terrace; commented that reports show that since the Crime Prevention Committee has begun in Grand Terrace, crime has decreased. He indicated that the Committee initiates several projects and is a great asset to the Community. Council Minutes - 06/12/89 Page 2 CC-89-99 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARRIED 5-0, to approve the amount of $7,400. SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, the Crime Prevention Committee Budget in Historical & Cultural Committee Viola Gratson, 12168 Mt. Vernon Ave., Grand Terrace; reported t at the Historical & Cultural Committee is asking for $1,000 more than the previous year because they intend to purchase a new display case to be placed in City Hall and upgrade some screens for next year's art show. Councilmember Pfennighausen, felt that if a display case is purchased, it should be placed in a location where the residents may view it. CC-89-100 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Historical & Cultural Committee budget in the amount of $3,000. Senior Citizens Program Marcia Johansen, 12782 Wilmac, Grand this year the Seniors are asking for year to cover the newsletter activities. She indicated that in been processing their newsletter Senior's account and as of the last cost will be paid by the Seniors. Terrace; reported that more than the previous and help with some the past the City has without charging the couple of months that CC-89-101 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, to approve the Senior Citizens' Program budget in the amount of $22,900, with the deletion of line item 701. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, questioned Line Item 701, asking how in ormation would be changed on the sign for the Senior/Community Center. City Mana er Schwab, reported that the original plan for the sign has changed and a sign under the alternate plan will be funded by the Lion's Club, so the funding for the sign can be eliminated. Bill Darwin, Lion's Club; asked Council to grant permission to put the sign up. Mayor Matteson, indicated that Council cannot give permission without reviewing the plans and placing it on the agenda. MOTION CC-89-101 CARRIED 5-0. Council Minutes - 06/12/89 Page 3 Emergency Operations Committee City Manager Schwab, indicated that the generator requested by the Emergency Operations Committee would service the EOC facility and act as a back-up to City Hall. CC-89-102 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Emergency Operations Center budget in the amount of $18,900. Parks & Recreation Committee CC-89-103 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Parks & Recreation Committee budget in the amount of $4,120. Park Projects City Manager Schwab, reported that there are two projects recommended. One of the projects is recommended by the Parks & Recreation Committee for an architectural and engineering design study to determine the best development strategy for the Grand Terrace Road park site in the amount of $50,000. Ma or Matteson, asked how they arrived at a price of 350,000 for the park study. Councilmember Pfennighausen, indicated that she felt the amount is too high to spend on the park site. Mayor Pro Tem Grant and Councilmember Singley agreed with Councilmember Pfennighausen. CC-89-104 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR MATTESON, to delete line item 250 and approve the remainder of the Park Project Fund, in the amount of $24,860. Councilmember Pfennighausen, asked for the status of the concession stand. City Manager Schwab, reported that it is complete and the Little League has been using it since the beginning of their season. He indicated that a cement floor will be donated. MOTION CC-89-104 CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN VOTED NOE). Council Minutes - 06/12/89 Page 4 Pico Park City Manager Schwab, reported that the annual lease on Pico Park is $1,000, which has been budgeted. He indicated that the money for water, maintenance and upkeep is handled through the Parks budget. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, felt that money should be budgeted to develop the park. City Manager Schwab, indicated that the Park Equipment Fund That is scheduled for the next budget session has money available, which could be allocated to Pico Park. Mayor Matteson continued the Pico Park Fund budget until the next budget session scheduled for June 20, 1989. City Manager CitX Manager Schwab, outlined the City Manager budget explaining some changes from the previous year. Mayor Matteson, asked why the budget for this department as increased so much over the last couple of years. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, indicated that the City has grown and felt that the increase is not unreasonable. City Manager Schwab, explained that the salaries have increased due to changes in department positions. CC-89-105 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Manager's Department budget in the amount of $152,165. City Clerk Councilmember Pfenni hausen, felt that funds should be included under Election Expense in the event that the lighting district is placed on the ballot. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, indicated that if the lighting district is placed on the ballot, it will be this fiscal year and, therefore, funds should be included for that purpose. CC-89-106 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to add $2,500 for election expenses and approve the remainder of the City Clerk's Department budget in the amount of $90.945. Council Minutes - 06/12/89 Page 5 Finance City Manager Schwab, explained some changes from the previous year explaining that the personal computer and printer will be paid half by Finance and half by the Wastewater Disposal Department and will be used to keep track of the delinquent sewer accounts as well as an inventory of business licenses. CC-89-107 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Finance Department budget in the amount of $160,795. City Attorney City Manager Schwab, indicated that he has reduced the amount for City Attorney fees from the previous year because staff does not rely on the City Attorney services as heavily as in the past. CC-89-108 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY MAYOR MATTESON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Attorney budget in the amount of $30,000. Mayor Matteson recessed City Council at 7:42 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council at 7:50 p.m. City Engineer City Manager Schwab, stated that the most significant change is in Building & Safety. He indicated that the reason for the increase is that staff anticipates additional work on some projects this year. CC-89-109 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Engineer budget in the amount of $154,500. Non Departmental City Manager Schwab, explained that Non Departmental is any expense that t is either used by all departments or cases where it is not economical to decide how to separate expenses such as copying and postage. He indicated that on the item showing the Chamber of Commerce Grant, the Chamber has requested $40,000 and he recommends $30,000 as in the past year. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, asked what advertising was being done from this account. Council Minutes - 06/12/89 Page 6 City Manager Schwab, indicated that in the past, bi-weekly ads were run in the Foothill Journal showing the Council agenda and since that paper no longer covers our City, those funds will not be used unless another publication comes into our City. Tony Petta, Chamber of Commerce; indicated that the money given to the Chamber by Council is like an investment and felt that the there are many benefits that the Chamber can give to the City. Councilmember Singley, felt that we need to support the Chamber and economic development, but that his support is contingent upon seeing results. Jack Ingalls, President, Chamber of Commerce; indicated that it is his goal to develop an Economic Development Committee and the added $10,000 would help relieve the Chamber of conducting some small fund raisers, which takes a lot of staff's time that could be used on economic development. Councilmember Carlstrom, indicated that the Grand Terrace amber has a higher percentage of possible membership than surroundings cities. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, indicated that the City should be able to see some results from their investment and stated that she would support approving the additional funds and wants to see goals with timelines within 90 days. Mayor Matteson, stated that he did not agree with giving the Chamber extra funds because they have not earned it. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, recommended giving the Chamber $30,000 or this fiscal year and indicated that he is willing to consider increasing the amount with a budget modification if they can show tangible results. CC-89-110 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 3-2 (MAYOR MATTESON AND MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT VOTED NOE), to increase the Chamber of Commerce Grant to $40,000 contingent upon a 90-day trial, and approve the Non Departmental budget in the amount of $211,400. Contingency Reserve City Mana er Schwab, reported that the transfer of $100,000 to the Contingency Reserve will result in a projected balance at the end of the 1989-90 fiscal year of $660,000. Council Minutes - 06/12/89 Page 7 CC-89-111 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY MAYOR MATTESON, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT ABSENT), to approve the Contingency Reserve budget in the amount of $100,000. Public Health Cit Manager Schwab, indicated that this is an item that is billed by actual expenditures and requested $20,000, which is consistent with what it has historically been. CC-89-112 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT ABSENT), to approve the Public Health budget in the amount of $20,000. Architectural Barrier Removal City Manager Schwab, indicated that the City goes out on a priority basis once a year to remove and replace trees and repair sidewalks, which have been uprooted by trees. CC-89-113 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY MAYOR MATTESON, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT ABSENT), to approve the Architectural Barrier Removal budget in the amount of $30,000. Wastewater Disposal - Colton City Manager Schwab, indicated that this account is the amount that we pay directly to colton. CC-89-114 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Wastewater Disposal Colton budget in the amount of $370,000. Wastewater Disposal - Grand Terrace Mayor Matteson, asked why the salaries have increased so much from last year. City Manager Schwab, explained that he has allocated 50% of one of the maintenance workers salary to the sewer fund because of work done to the sewer system. CC-89-115 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Wastewater Disposal Grand Terrace budget in the amount of $93,364. j Council Minutes - 06/12/89 Page 8 ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:05 p.m., until the adjourned regular City Council/CRA budget session, which is scheduled to be held Tuesday, June 20, 1989 at 6:00 p.m. /DVPUTY CITY CLPK/o-ft City f Grand Terra e. A"'Xw � y MAYOR o t e ity of Mnd Terrace. SIM