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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/22/1989CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 22, 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 June 22, 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 John Harper, City Attorney David Sawyer, Community Development Director Juanita Brown, Deputy City Clerk ABSENT: Joe Kicak, City Engineer The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend Dale Goddard, Inland Christian Center, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Singley. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:10 p.m. ITEMS TO DELETE None. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Matteson presented a plaque to Ed Luers for his service on the EOC Committee and thanked him for the good work. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-89-144 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item A. B. RATIFY 6/22/89 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA Council Minutes - 06/22/89 Page 2 D. 1989/90 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT E. ATTENDANCE AT MAYORS & COUNCILMEMBERS EXECUTIVE FORUM - JULY 26-28, 1989, MONTEREY, CA Mayor Pro Tem Grant pointed out a typographical error on the Check Register and Councilmember Pfennighausen stated that she was voting on the approval of the Check Register with the exception of the Roberts' Parcel payment. PUBLIC COMMENT ORAL REPORTS Debra Mueller, 22608 La Paix, Grand Terrace; advised that since sc oo is out this week, she urged citizens to be especially careful while driving, and if there are any children between the ages of 3 and 13, there is a Crime Busters group they could join that meets once a month. Dick Yost, immediate past President of the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce and member of the Chamber's Economic Development Committee; reported on what is happening with the Committee. Dennis Evans, 22064 DeBerry, Grand Terrace; questioned Councilmember Carlstrom regarding an alleged quote in the Sun Telegram regarding the acquisition of the L.J. Snow Ford Dealership. He also made reference to a discussion that took place during the first budget hearing on Park development, stating that any comments made toward himself should be made while he is present. 5A. Committee Reports 1. Crime Prevention Committee Council accepted Minutes of 3/13/89, 4/10/89 and 5/8/89. 2. Council Reports Councilmember Pfenni hausen, reported that there was a it and run accident on Main and Michigan; that in August of 1988 she reported on the situation at that intersection and nothing has been done. She suggested that the residents contact the County Supervisor for that district and try to get a four -way -stop; she suggested that staff get a report from the City of Redlands and the City of Colton on their recycling program to possibly start a similar program in Grand Terrace; she commented on the article in the Sun Telegram regarding the L.J. Snow -1w Council Minutes - 06/22/89 Page 3 Ford Dealership; she had concern that some recent citations issued to local businesses regarding their signs may possibly discourage potential businesses and developers from coming to our City. Councilmember Carlstrom, stated that there has been some incorrect wording and allegations in regards to the L.J. Snow Ford project. Councilmember Sin le , indicated that he had suggested that the Community Development Director prepare the report regarding the Sign Ordinance violations and felt that this was an unappropriate time to discuss the issue. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, reported that he chaired the Local Agency Formation ommission meeting on June 21, and the incorporation of Yucaipa will be on the ballot in November. Mayor Matteson, indicated that he plans to contact upervisor ounglove to discuss the problem at Main St. and Michigan Ave. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT Z-89-1B AMENDING CHAPTER 18.12 IN RELATION TO THE CITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AND ITS ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE. SECOND READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, ULIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT Z-89-1C, AMENDING CHAPTER 18.60 IN RELATION 0 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE. SECOND READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TERRACE,CITY OF GRAND NIA, APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT Z-89-1A AMENDING CHAPTER 18.09 IN RELATION TO 015TRICT5 AND MAP AND ITS MUCTUE—D NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO THE CITY COUNCILY O GRAND TERRACE. CommunitX Development Director Saw er, explained the k changes in zoning as directed by Council. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, pointed out that the R1-10 low density single-family residential district states that the minimum lot size is 10,000 sq. ft. with a maximum density Council Minutes - 06/22/89 Page 4 of 5 dwelling units per gross acre. She indicated that it is not possible to have five units with the minimum lot size. Community Development Director Sawyer, indicated that if Council would be more comfortable with 4 dwelling units per gross acre, it can be changed. Councilmember Pfennighausen, indicated that she would like to see three -bedroom apartments striken from the Plan. CC-89-145 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 3-1-0-1 (MAYOR MATTESON VOTED NOE AND COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM ABSTAINED), to change the maximum dwelling units per gross acre from 5 to 4, eliminate 3-bedroom apartments and include 600 sq. ft. studio apartments in zoning amendment Z-89-1B, amending Chapter 18.12, in relation to the City's residential districts. CC-89-146 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 3-1-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN VOTED NOE AND COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM ABSTAINED), to approve zoning amendment Z-89-1A, amending Chapter 18.09 in relation to the City's zoning districts. CC-89-147 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 3-1-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN VOTED NOE AND COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM ABSTAINED), to approve zoning amendment Z-89-1C, amending Chapter 18.60 in relation to the City's off-street parking requirements. 7B. Lighting Assessment District Vote Consideration City Manager Schwab, reported that Council had previously directed staff to explore alternatives in putting this issue to public vote. He explained several ways this could be done (i.e., Ballot Measure, Advisory Measure and General Obligation Bond) as stated in his Staff Report. He further stated that at this time there is substantial opposition to street lighting, particularly, assessing the property owners for the costs, stating that none of the options give the property owner the financial impact to them of a yes or no vote. Therefore, he recommends the issue not be placed on the ballot and no further action be taken. Councilmember Grant, stated that he did not agree with the staff report; agreed with General Obligation Bond; didn't know of an overwhelming opposition; felt a ballot measure could create a mechanism to finance a lighting district; felt the people are being denied the right to indicate their desire, feeling it should be on the ballot. Council Minutes - 06/22/89 Page 5 Mayor Matteson, felt that they could look at an election and interpret it any way they want; it doesn't have to be all or nothing. Councilmember Pfennighausen, stated that the previous ballot measure was a two-part issue, one was a construction district for the installation of lights in areas where there are no lights and the other was a maintenance district to pay the energy costs throughout the City that are now being picked up out of the General Fund. If we were to light the entire City, then the City is going to be obligated to add that amount to their budget unless they are going to pass that along to the citizens. She felt the majority of the people that want lights would be willing to pay the energy costs. She agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Grant that there has to be a way to inform the people of the construction costs. CC-89-148 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to proceed with an Advisory Measure. Dennis Evans, 22064 DeBerry, Grand Terrace; asked if the ballot measure that was just passed could be fragmented out where you identify the 75% of the parcels in the City that do not have lights, so you can have a more fair vote as to the sentiments of the people, because he felt you won't get an accurate vote because it is not an election year. He felt the ballot should be structured where the people who have lights would vote regarding energy costs and the people who don't have lights would vote regarding construction of lights. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, stated that without going to a ballot we could identify the parcel and the owners of areas that are unlit at the present time and go directly to them with a survey and give them specific information and let them respond to us, then we will know exactly in the unlit areas, parcel by parcel, who wants lights, because they will have the figures in front of them. Councilmember Singley, felt it would be cumbersome. Mayor Matteson, felt it was a good idea. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, also felt it was a good idea and felt it would provide the people without lights more information about the implications. Councilmember Sin le , felt all the citizens should have the opportunity to voice their opinion. CC-89-149 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to rescind previous action and conduct a survey among all citizens. Council Minutes - 06/22/89 Page 6 NEW BUSINESS Staff was directed to bring back to Council, prior to mailing out, a specific narrative for Council to review as well as a cost estimate, because an appropriation would need to be made. The survey would need to include return postage. 8A. SA-89-6 Negative Declaration (Able Industries) Community Development Director Sawyer, reported that the anning Commission conditionally approved SA-89-6, a proposed 20,075 square -foot office and warehouse/storage facility located at 21496 Main Street. The Planning Commission also reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and recommend its approval. CC-89-150 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT ABSENT), to approve the Negative Declaration for SA-89-6. 8B. Award Street Sweeping Contract Assistant City Manager Anstine, reported that during the month of July, the street sweeping contract will expire. He indicated that staff has received two proposals from commercial sweeping companies and staff recommends that Council award the annual street sweeping contract to S.K. Company in the amount of $58.00 per hour. CC-89-151 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 5-0, to award the annual street sweeping contract to S.K. Company in the amount of $58.00 per hour. 8C. Designate No Parking on Palm between two driveways at south-east, entrance/exit to the Civic Center City Manager Schwab, reported that a citizen has made staff aware of a problem that exists when exiting the City parking lot onto Palm Ave. Council was asked to consider designating the area between the City driveway and the adjacent driveway to the east a "No Parking" zone to enable a safe exit. CC-89-152 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to designate the area at the southern entrance of the Civic Center between the City driveway and the adjacent driveway to the east "No Parking" and that letters be delivered to the apartment tenants notifying them of the effective date. Council Minutes - 06/22/89 Page 7 ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:20 p.m., until the next regular City Council/CRA meeting, which is scheduled to be held Thursday, July 13, 1989. CI RK o Y of Grand Trace. :,<- - h��' 1 30 M 0 thb City & Grand Terrace.