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08/10/1989CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 10, 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 August 10, 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 ABSENT: Juanita Brown, City Clerk David Sawyer, Community Development Director Joe Kicak, City Engineer 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 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 Item 6A - McDuffee Improvements/Dedication City Manager Schwab indicated that staff would like to add to the agenda, under 6B, an Interim Urgency Ordinance to extend the time allotted to develop the hillside zoning. CC-89-162 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 5-0, to place an Interim Urgency Ordinance on the agenda under 6B. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-89-163 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item H. t Council Minutes - 08/10/89 Page 2 A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 072789 - 081089 B. RATIFY 8/10/89 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 7/13/89 & 7/18/89 MINUTES E. AUTHORIZATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES 91st ANNUAL CONFERENCE - OCTOBER 22-25, 1989, SAN FRANCISCO F. NEGATIVE DECLARATION (O'CONNEL) SA-89-5 G. RESTRICTED PARKING - CITY CENTER COURT ITEM FOR DISCUSSION 2H. CITY COUNCIL AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE Councilmember Pfenni hausen, felt that an additional 150 for an automobile allowance could not be justified. 0 PUBLIC COMMENT Barne,�Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, Grand Terrace; asked when the rezoning of the Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace Road area will be discussed; he indicated that he is opposed to the possibility of the City funding improvements on the McDuffee property, which is scheduled for discussion; he made reference to a letter he received from the Planning Department, in which he was asked to remove some trees, indicating that the request is out of line. City Manager Schwab indicated that a Public Hearing for the rezoning is scheduled for the next Council meeting on August 24th. Dennis Evans, 22064 DeBerry, Grand Terrace; pointed out that o� un ember Carlstrom should remove himself from any discussion about the potential real estate negotiation, which was discussed in closed session, because the agent involved is an employee of his. City Attorney Harper, replied that in future meetings Councilmember Carlstrom should not be involved in any discussion of the acquisition and indicated that Councilmember Carlstrom made it clear in the discussion that he did have a conflict of interest and as a consequence would be removing himself from discussion. Council Minutes - 08/10/89 Page 3 John Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace; indicated that he felt that the traffic light at the intersection of Mt. Vernon and Barton Road is too long; he reported that there is a lot of congestion on Barton Road at the freeway and suggested that the City look into widening Barton Road at the bridge; he noted that there is a fire hazard at Vista Grande Way and Grand Terrace Road, across from the school; he indicated that he has no problem with Council increasing their stipend; suggested that the City look into a program used by the City of Loma Linda, in which a tree is planted and possibly named after a person. BarneyKar er, 11668 Bernardo Way, Grand Terrace; indicated that the Terrace View School has paved a parking lot right up to the curb without a sidewalk or landscaping and suggested that Council take a look at it. Dennis Evans, 22064 DeBerry St., Grand Terrace; suggested that Counce instruct the City Manager to investigate what the cost would be to widen the bridge, on Barton Rd. at I-215, to four lanes; and also bring back ideas for funding sources to have the bridge completely upgraded in five years. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. Mayor Matteson, asked for suggestions on what could be done about the length of the traffic light at Mt. Vernon and Barton Road. City Manager Schwab, indicated that he would have Signal Maintenance come out and make a recommendation. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, stated that, when the light was first put in, the City received some complaints from the senior citizens who said they didn't have enough time to cross the street and felt the light sequence should not be shortened. Councilmember Carlstrom, asked if the number of accidents has decreased since the light was installed at that intersection. City Manager Schwab, indicated that he would contact the Sheriff's Department and see if there are any accidents on record and report back to Council. Mayor Matteson, asked if there are any plans to improve the bridge on Barton Road. City Manager Schwab, indicated that the City Engineer has done cost studies for widening the freeway in the past and it would be simple to bring the figures up to date. Council Minutes - 08/10/89 Page 4 ORAL REPORTS Councilmember Pfenni hausen, stated that if the half -cent sales tax passes and the freeway is widened to the Riverside County line, it would give us a better chance of working with Cal Trans to get the bridge widened. Mayor Matteson, stated that he thinks an adopt -a -tree program is a good idea and felt the City should look into programs run by other cities. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, maintenance of the trees. 4A. Committee Reports was concerned about the 1. Historical & Cultural Committee Council accepted July 3, 1989 Minutes. 4B. Council Reports Councilmember Pfenni hausen, stated that the City Manager as indicated in his report about trash recycling that he will be coming to Council for an exclusive franchise, she indicated that she is opposed to that option and asked what would happen if a franchise refused to justify a rate increase; she indicated that there are a lot of yard sale signs going up on poles in the City and felt that the issue should be placed on a future agenda for Council to act on; she asked Mayor Matteson if he has made contact with Supervisor Younglove regarding the four-way stop on Main St.; reported that she received a report from the City Engineer regarding the Advocate School site and pointed out that there are too many things wrong with the project and the City needs to see to it that they are corrected. Mayor Matteson, directed staff to make sure that the problems at the Advocate School site are corrected before the bonds are released. He reported that he has been in contact with Supervisor Younglove regarding the possibility of a 4-way stop on Main St. and he will follow up until some action is taken. Cit Manager Schwab, stated that if a franchise for garbage collection is unable to justify a rate increase, they would lose their franchise. He indicated that if Council is willing to appropriate funds, he will have a staff member work weekends to remove garage sale signs from poles in the City. -11 Council Minutes - 08/10/89 Page 5 PUBLIC HEARING Councilmember Carlstrom, reported that he attended the California League o hies conference and gained valuable information. Councilmember Sin le , suggested that any requests made of city staff be made with the concensus of Council. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, indicated that he has also spoke to Supervisor Younglove regarding Main St. and he seems to be in favor of a 4-way stop. He reported that he chaired the LAFCO meeting of July 19, 1989 and attended the San Bernardino Association of Governments Transportation Commission meeting of August 2, 1989, where he voted according to the majority of this Council, in favor of putting the sales tax measure on the ballot; he agreed that there is a problem with yard sale signs going up in the City and something needs to be done about it; indicated that the City has received a letter of gratitude for action taken on some reported complaints; asked for an update on the lawsuit involving billboards. City Attorney Har er, reported that at this point in the case involving billboards he is optimistic. Mayor Matteson, brought to the attention of Council that there is a corporation planning to open a large landfill behind the La Loma hills; he indicated that the City of San Bernardino has proposed an ordinance which requires residents to maintain their homes, and suggested that Council review the ordinance for consideration in our City; he indicated that he is anxious to begin the next step of the Goal Setting Workship; he made reference to a letter he received from Mr. Brown, of Stater Bros. Market, explaining that they now have a new american flag which is visible from the 215-freeway; he reported that he received a letter from a resident requesting that their area be zoned 20,000 ft., which will be discussed at the next meeting; reported that he received a letter from the President of the Grand Terrace Seniors thanking Council for the appropriation for senior funding and requesting storage space and a room for their use at the Senior/Community Center; he reported that this year's city/county conference is October 12 & 13 at the Lake Arrowhead Hilton. 5A. Landscaping and Lighting District 89-1 (Terrace Pines) City Manager Schwab, reported that this Public Hearing is to for the formation of an assessment district in the Terrace Pines development. Council Minutes - 08/10/89 Page 6 There was no public comment. CC-89-164 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution 89-13 confirming a diagram and assessment and providing for the formation and annual assessment levy of a Terrace Pines Landscaping and Lighting District No. 89-1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6B. Urgency Ordinance - Zoning CitX Mana er Schwab, reported that the Zoning Urgency Ordinance adopted on June 8, 1989, established a moratorium on development in the Honey Hills area for 45 days. Staff was to come back during that 45-day period and have it extended up to a year to allow the Planning Commission and Council sufficient time to study the issue. He indicated that staff is asking Council to adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council imposing a moratorium on development to allow further study. CC-89-165 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt an Urgency Ordinance imposing a moratorium on development in the Honey Hills area to allow further study. NEW BUSINESS 7A. Joint Powers Agreement for Pretreatment Program es onsibi sties andAuthority'in the o ton astewater Treatment Plant Service Area. Assistant City Manager Anstine, reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, along with the California Regional Water Quality Board, Santa Ana Region, mandate that Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) develop and implement a local pretreatment program. Since the City of Colton is the owner and operator of the POTW, Colton will be the entity held responsible for any violation of pretreatment laws. Based upon the fact that Colton is the owner, and that the City of Colton has qualified staff to conduct on site inspections of industrial waste discharge, it would be in the best interest of the City of Grand Terrace to approve the proposed Joint Powers Agreement, which will delineate the respective authority, responsibilities and obligations of Colton and Grand Terrace to assure compliance with the pretreatment requirements. Mayor Matteson, had concern that the City of Colton would have too much authority in our City. Council Minutes - 08/10/89 Page 7 CitX Manager Schwab, indicated that we are under a mandate to formally have a pretreatment program, and through a JPA with Colton, they will perform all of the pretreatment testing that is required. He indicated that we can have an agreement that if we are not happy with the pretreatment program, we can sever or change the agreement. City Attorney Harper, stated that the agreement could be amended tonight to state that upon 30 days notice, either party may cancel the agreement. CC-89-166 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Joint Powers Agreement for Pretreatment Program Responsibilities and Authority in the Colton Wastewater Treatment Plant Service Area, with the addition of a 30-day cancellation notice. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:15 p.m., until the next regular City Council/CRA meeting, which is scheduled to be held Thursday, August 24, 1989. Y CL K o " heity o Grand Terrace. 'MAYO, f the City of Vfdnd Terrace.