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10/26/1989CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 26, 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 October 26, 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 Juanita Brown, City Clerk David Sawyer, Community Development Director John Harper, City Attorney 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 6:05 p.m. ITEMS TO DELETE Item 8B - Fire Station Lease Agreement SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Matteson read a Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 22-29, 1989 as "Red Ribbon Week." CONSENT CALENDAR CC-89-194 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item D. Councilmember Pfennighausen expressed her objection to the payment of Check No. 20190 for payment on the Robert's parcel. k Council Minutes - 10/26/89 Page 2 A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 102689 0 B. RATIFY 10/26/89 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA E. SOLICITING PERMIT - MEALS FOR PEOPLE F. T.J. AUSTYN TRACT MAPS 13050-05, 13050-06, 13050-Final ITEM FOR DISCUSSION 3D. Schedule November and December City Council meetings. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, indicated that she will be out of town the week of November 16. CC-89-195 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to schedule the November and December City Council meetings for November 9th and December 14th. PUBLIC COMMENT ORAL REPORTS John R. Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace; expressed his pleasure with the quick response he received on a complaint regarding a clogged drain on Vista Grande Way. Dick Yost, Immediate Past President of the Chamber of Commerce; reported on Chamber Events. 5A. Committee Reports 1. Emergency Operations Committee Council accepted Minutes of June 19, 1989 and July 17, 1989. 2. Historical & Cultural Committee Council accepted Minutes of October 2, 1989. 5B. Council Reports Councilmember Singley, explained that the reason he is not wearing a red ribbon is because he gave it away to the doctor who delivered his sister's baby and was unable to replace it. Council Minutes - 10/26/89 Page 3 Councilmember Pfennighausen, indicated that a letter was overlooked at the previous Council meeting requesting sponsorship of a Youth Basketball team. She pointed out that the cost of sponsorship is $150 and a donation of $30 from each Councilmember would enable the Council to sponsor a team. Mayor Matteson indicated he is already sponsoring a team in the Basketball Club. City Attorney Harper and the remaining members of Council agreed to sponsor the basketball team. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, expressed his admiration for Vic Pfennighausen and others on the Emergency Operations Committee for all their hard work. Mayor Matteson, reported that he has talked to representatives from neighboring cities regarding their programs for planting trees and requested that staff contact the City of Rialto and Colton to get information that we can use in our City. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Proposed Contract (assignment) - Bus Stop Shelters City Manager Schwab, reported that the bus stop shelters in Grand T errace ave been sold to Bustop Shelters of California, Inc. and we have received a request to transfer the license agreement. He indicated that the current agreement with Pedestal Post, the previous owners, prohibits transfer of the agreement without the consent of the City. Councilmember Carlstrom, asked if the City is allowing telephones to be placed at the bus stops. City Manager Schwab, indicated that in order to place a telephone at a bus stop, they would have to go through the planning process and the City could refuse at that point. CC-89-196 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to enter into a new license agreement with Bustop Shelters of California, Inc. identical to the agreement with Pedestal Post. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Block Grant Fund Reallocation City Manager Schwab, gave a report indicating that we have received recommendations from both the Grand Terrace Lions' Club Community Center Improvement Committee as well as the Seniors' Center Committee of the Grand Terrace Seniors. Council Minutes - 10/26/89 Page 4 The Lions' Club Committee has recommended we make improvements to enhance the Senior/Community Center and the Grand Terrace Seniors are recommending that a separate facility be built at the Grand Terrace Road site utilizing a modular unit. Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Phil S isak, Grand Terrace Seniors' Group; requested that Council grant funds to open a Senior Center. She indicated that the group feels that they have outgrown their current facility and the center would also be available for other groups when not in use by the seniors. She stated that the group is willing to develop a funding plan that can include money raised by the seniors. Peggy Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way; spoke in favor of funds being directed to a new Senior Center. Dwight Winans, 22528 Brentwood; felt that it would be in the best interest of the community to use the funds for the existing Community Center. Jim Rigley, 22605 DeSoto St.; indicated that he would like to see funds spent to enhance the existing Community Center and felt that a new center for the seniors is not needed at this time. HarrX Johnson, 22450 Flamingo St.; felt that Grand Terrace 'should ave a facility specifically allocated to seniors. Vic Pfenni hausen, 12364 Pascal; spoke in favor of a new facility for the seniors. Tony Petta, 11875 Eton Dr.; felt that the community will benefit more if the funds are spent on the Community Center. John R. Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way; asked if the facility would meet earthquake standards and if non senior citizens could take out a membership and what the cost would be. Phil Spisak, indicated that the new facility would meet earthquake standards and if necessary it could be placed on a concrete foundation. She stated that anyone over the age of 50 is eligable for membership and the cost of membership is $1 per year. She indicated that in speaking with seniors in other cities, centers such as the one proposed fill very quickly. Council Minutes - 10/26/89 Page 5 Eva Stanley, 22648 Cardinal; asked if the seniors would be eligab a for federal funding for a nutritian center if they remain at the present facility. City Manager Schwab, indicated that he has been informed by the County Office on Aging that Grand Terrace does not qualify for funding because of the income level. He indicated that the seniors plan to implement a program that will be run by volunteers. Steve Kiacz, 11809 Holly St.; felt that a usable facility would cost more than the estimated $109,000. Marcel Brusard, 22394 Van Buren; spoke in favor of funding or a new Senior Center. Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way; felt that the portable buildings are unatractive and for the amount of money requested the seniors should look into other alternatives. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. Councilmember Singley, felt that this is a good opportunity for the Lions Club to work with the developers to get special funding to work on the Community Center to make it a gateway to the community. He felt that this is also a good opportunity to develop the Grand Terrace Road park site with a senior citizen's theme. Mayor Matteson, felt that a workshop with the Lion's and Senior's, and a financial study is needed before a decision can be made. Councilmember Pfennighausen, had concern that the existing Community Center is not easily accessable for the seniors; she felt that the proposed site is ideal for a senior center; felt that there is a need for a senior day care center, which could not be done well at the present site; she felt that the senior's need a place of their own and encouraged Council to consider the plan. Councilmember Carlstrom, agreed with Mayor Matteson that more information is needed before a decision is made. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, indicated that he would not object to r a workshop if it is Council's desire, but he felt that staff has done a good job exploring all possibilities and he will support staff recommendations. City Manager Schwab, indicated that the estimated prices are from informal quotes from manufacturers. He reported that the Lion's Club and the Senior's have met together and Council Minutes - 10/26/89 Page 6 were unable to come up with a compromise to give the Senior's a room of their own. He indicated that he would like to look into other sources of funding for the Community Center so everyone's needs are met. Ma or Matteson, indicated that the City Manager has eliminated his concerns regarding the reality of the price estimates and that the two parties have met and were unable to come up with a compromise. He indicated that he would be willing to vote on the issue. CC-89-197 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve staff recommendation as follows: 1. Council allocate $109,000 for the purchase of a modular unit and site improvements to be located on the land purchased from Mr. Roberts on Grand Terrace Road. 2. Council allocate $5,000 of the City's Community Development Block Grant Funding for pedestrian and handiap ramp installation at the existing Senior/Community Center. 3. Council direct the Senior Citizens' Group to develop a finance and funding plan for the operation of the Seniors' facility to include potential funding sources, as well as potential expenditures including initial capital startup expenditures. 4. Direct the Seniors' Group to develop a scheduling plan to ensure that the facility will be significantly utilized throughout the year to justify the ongoing expenditures of City funds. 5. Council direct staff to work with the Grand Terrace Lions' Club to determine the most critical improvements for the Community Center for the potential inclusion for funding in the next fiscal year budget. Mayor Matteson recessed City Council meeting at 8:10 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 8:25 p.m. 6B. City's Draft Housing Element - GP-89-01 Community Development Director Saw er, reported that this ub is Hearing is for consideration of the Draft Housing Element. He indicated that the document has been prepared by Wildan Associates to meet the requirements of California State law regarding the mandatory five-year revision of the City's Housing Element. He recommended that Council approve the Draft Housing Element for the purpose of submittal to the State Department of Housing and Urban 11 Council Minutes - 10/26/89 Page 7 Development for their review and comment as required by Calfiornia State Law. Al Warot, Wildan Associates; gave a slide presentation and an overview of the draft element. Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Stan Hargrave, 12048 Canary Ct.; had concern that the figures used to prepare the draft element are outdated and require an unrealistic amount of low-income housing. He suggested that the City set their goals to maintain and upgrade the existing housing. Al Warot, Wildan Associates; suggested that if there is a commitment made to a figure, the figure is less than 50% of what SCAG is suggesting and is nowhere near the total number of additional units that could be built as layed out in Table 14. Jerry Irvy, 22738 Pico St.; pointed out that the figures pertaining to the number of units per acre in some areas could not be accomplished. He felt that the City has a responsibility to address the needs of moderate or low income families in Grand Terrace. Community Development Director Sawyer, pointed out some corrections that should be made to the charts. Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, indicated that the statement in the drat element stating that there has been no demolition permits issued in Grand Terrace is misleading, stating that there have been low-income housing units demolished by the City. She indicated that she was impressed with the document presented. City Attorney Harper, suggested that the statement be amended to indicate that the City demolished, as unsafe, 41 units which would have otherwise been low and moderate income housing. CC-89-198 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Draft Housing Element with stated corrections for the purpose of submittal to the State Department of Housing and Urban Development for their review and comment as required by California State Law. 4 Council Minutes - 10/26/89 Page 8 ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:00 p.m., until the next regular City Council/CRA meeting, which is scheduled to be held Thursday, November 9, 1989. -CflY CLERK of t o ity of Grand TYrrace. J az� IMA Y r f the -City -of Gr nd Terrace.