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09/28/198911 j CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 28, 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 September 28, 1989, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilmember Jim Singley, Councilmember Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director Juanita Brown, City Clerk David Sawyer, Community Development Director John Harper, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer ABSENT: Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tem Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager 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. ITEMS TO DELETE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:05 p.m. Item 5A - Lighting Assessment Survey 2A. Presentation by Fontana Mayor Nat Simon re: proposed regional gang computer system. Scott Taylor, Chief of Staff from Assemblyman Paul Woodruff's office and Nat Simon, Mayor of Fontana and Chairman of the San Bernardino task force; gave a presentation regarding a proposed regional gang computer system outlining goals and priorities regarding this system and asked Council to support this endeavor with a $5,000 donation. By doing so, our City would get a $10,000 computer to hook up to the main frame in Los Angeles. Council Minutes - 09/28/89 Page 2 City Attorney Harper, stated that Council cannot take action because the agenda lists a presentation. He indicated that the item can be put on the agenda for action with a four -fifths vote. CC-89-185 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT ABSENT), to add an item to the agenda for the expenditure of $5,000 for the assistance in the purchase of a computer for the fight against drugs. CC-89-186 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT ABSENT), to appropriate $5,000 from the General Fund for the drug program without the stipulation that it must be for a computer. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-89-187 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT ABSENT), to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item E. Councilmember Pfennighausen expressed her objection to the payment of Check No. 20625 (Robert's parcel). A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 092889 B. RATIFY 09/28/89 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 9/14/89 MINUTES F. STOP SIGNS AT RAVEN AND ORIOLE AND ROBIN AND ORIOLE G. RESOLUTION - TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT H. RESOLUTION - TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (5 AND 20 YEAR PLANS) I. RESOLUTION - 1990 CENSUS J. DESIGNATE "NO PARKING" ON DOVE STREET IN FRONT OF GANG MAIL BOXES ITEM FOR DISCUSSION 3E. Reschedule 10/12/89 Council Meeting City Manager Schwab, stated that Mayor Pro Tem Grant has indicated that he will not be able to attend a Council Meeting on Wednesday, October 18, but he would be able to attend on the following night. Council Minutes - 09/28/89 Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT ORAL REPORTS It was the consensus of Council to reschedule the next Council meeting for Thursday, October 19, 1989 at 6:00 p.m. Sandy Windbigler, Chamber of Commerce; reported on upcoming Chamber events. 4E. Committee Reports 1. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Council accepted Minutes of June 12, 1989. (b) Committee Report (Community Services Officer's activities) Dick Rollins, Crime Prevention Committee; requested that this item be tabled until the Committee can discuss it further. 2. Parks & Recreation Committee (a) Council accepted Minutes of September 11, 1989. 3. Historical & Cultural Committee (a) Council accepted Minutes of September 8, 1989. 4B. Council Reports Councilmember Pfennighausen, indicated that she still has not received reports previously requested. City Manager Schwab, replied that the reports will be ready in about a week. Councilmember Carlstrom, asked if the problem that was reported regarding noise from the business on Main Street has been taken care of and reported that he has received a complaint regarding the response time of the Sheriff's Department from a resident on Dos Rios. f' City Manager Schwab, indicated that the offender is Central City Recycling and the Sheriff's Department has been t directed to begin issuing citations under our Noise Ordinance. If they continue to violate their Conditional Use Permit, we will schedule a revocation hearing. He indicated that he would investigate the complaint regarding the Sheriff's Department response time and report back to Council. Council Minutes - 09/28/89 Page 4 Mayor Matteson, reported that October 14, 1989 is free dump day; he indicated that Pacific Bell is having meetings at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on September 29th in the Council Chambers in San Bernardino to consider changing the phone system and he encouraged the citizens of Grand Terrace to attend. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5B. Chamber of Commerce "Plan" Bill Darwin, Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee hairman; reported that his committee has prepared a plan for economic development in the City, as directed by Council, and felt that with team effort the plan can succeed. Sandy Windbi ler, Chamber of Commerce; stated this plan is not the C amber's plan but a plan for the good of the City. She indicated that the Chamber met with consultants and will continue to work closely with them. Mayor Matteson, asked if there is a time schedule of when The projects will be completed. Sandy Windbigler, indicated that basically the items will be completed in the order that they are listed and that no particular time schedules have been added so Council can give their input as to the order of importance. She stated that they can go back and add a time schedule and indicated that some items may take longer than one year. Councilmember Singley, had concern that the plan's objectives do not show an attempt for the Chamber to become self-sufficient. Sandy Windbi ler, indicated that it was her understanding that this pan was for the purpose of increasing the revenue in the City. She stated that the Chamber of Commerce will never be completely self-sufficient because the community has such a small business base. She indicated that this plan will hopefully create more businesses to bring revenue into the City. Bill Darwin, indicated that during the next year the Chamber plans to take a look at their budget and see what can be done to develop more money within the Chamber. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, felt that the plan was put together very well and indicated that she would also like to see some timelines. She requested reports on the progress of the plan. Council Minutes - 09/28/89 Page 5 Councilmember Carlstrom, felt that the Chamber has shown dedication and that they have done a tremendous job. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 6:50 p.m., until the next regular City Council/CRA meeting, which is scheduled to be held Thursday, October 19, 1989. ZM CLERK'of the ty o Grand Terrace. MAYO f the City -of rand Terrace.