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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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