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12/14/1989CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 14, 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 December 14, 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 Joe Kicak, City Engineer ABSENT: None The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Bill Patterson, First Baptist Church of Grand Terrace, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Grant. 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 None. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Matteson presented Crime Buster of the Season Awards to the following children: Primary Level for Summer: Melissa Mueller Primary Level for Autumn: Monica Mueller Intermediate Level for Summer: Jason Riley Intermediate Level for Autumn: Gabriel Cordova and Kyle Aeberli Mayor Matteson presented a Certificate of Service to Barbara Conley for her many hours of volunteer service to the citizens of Grand Terrace as a former Chairman and member of the Parks and Recreation Committee. Council Minutes - 12/14/89 Page 2 Nita Brown, City Clerk, accepted the Certificate on Barbara's behalf. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-89-206 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar and appropriate $1,310 for Item H. PUBLIC COMMENT A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NUMBERS 112389 AND 121489 B. RATIFY 12/14/89 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE MINUTES OF 11/9/89 AND 11/30/89 E. RESOLUTION CHANGING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NIGHT F. STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY G. FINAL PARCEL MAP 12015 (STIDHAM) H. REGIONAL AIR QUALITY ELEMENT I. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING LIGHT FEE FOR SENIOR LEAGUE FIELD COLTON-GRAND TERRACE LITTLE LEAGUE. Tony Petta, Eton Dr., Grand Terrace; after attending the Cities Birthday celebration sponsored by the Historical & Cultural Committee, Mr. Petta reminisced about the City's incorporation 11 years ago and how the Chamber played a major role in the incorporation. He also spoke about the importance of the democratic way (government listening to the voice of the people) and thanked Council for their part in the school board issue in listening to the people. Mike Fasenmyer, 12847 Reed Ave., Grand Terrace; spoke regarding the year-round school issue indicating that we all want a choice and there can be a win -win situation in negotiations. He indicated that there will be a meeting wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall to hear the concerns of all interested parents and residents. Herman Hil�ke , 23196 Glendora Dr., Grand Terrace; reported that the n School District has decided to make Terrace View School year-round in spite of objection by the residents. He indicated that the group of Concerned Parents for Kids would like to distribute a survey to the residents of Grand Terrace to see how the majority of the City feels about year-round school and requested that Council look at it to see if it is acceptable. !I -11 Council Minutes - 12/14/89 Page 3 Ron Wright, 22914 DeBerry St., Grand Terrace; thanked Council or having the open forum on November 30th and indicated that he is disappointed with the School Board's lack of interest for the concerns of parents. He expressed some of his concerns regarding year-round school. Paul Schlattmann, 23030 Wren St., Grand Terrace; felt that the SchooT Board had predetermined what their decision was going to be no matter what information concerned citizens brought forth at the meeting. He felt that the majority of the residents of Grand Terrace are in favor of a traditional school system. Councilmember Pfennighausen, indicated that she also attended the School Board meeting and felt that it was unwise of the School Board to put a time limit on the concerned speakers. She felt that if the concerned parents intend to send out a survey, it should include complete information. She felt that the citizens of Grand Terrace should get all the facts together and go back to the School Board prepared. ORAL REPORTS IA. Committee Reports 1. Historical & Cultural Committee Council accepted Minutes of November 6, 1989. 2. Parks & Recreation Committee Reappointment of Dick Rollins. CC-89-207 MOTION BY COUNCILMLEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to reappoint Dick Rollins to the Parks & Recreation Committee. Council accepted Minutes of November 6, 1989 and November 20, 1989. 3. Crime Prevention Committee Council accepted Minutes of August 14, 1989, September 11, 1989 and October 16, 1989. 4. Emergency Operations Committee Council accepted Minutes of September 18, 1989 and j October 16, 1989. Council Minutes - 12/14/89 Page 4 B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Reports Mayor Matteson, introduced Bea Gigandet, who was named Citizen of the Year by the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, asked for an update on the widening oT Barton Road and the traffic signal at Canal and Barton; she expressed concern about a dog that was trapped in a drainage canal and the lack of response by Animal Control, she requested that staff renotify Animal Control as to the priorities of attention and check with the Fire Department to see if they did get the dog out; she reported on the Disaster Council meeting she attended and pointed out areas that Grand Terrace needs to be prepared for in the event of an emergency. City Engineer Kicak reported that the bid for the widening of Barton Road and the traffic signal at Canal and Barton will be awarded at the January 11 Council meeting. Councilmember Carlstrom, felt that the community needs more communication regarding the year-round school issue. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, reported that he chaired the Local Agency Formation Commission meeting on November 29th and attended the SANBAG County Transportation Commission meeting on December 6th; he applauded Mr. Petta for his presentation this evening and the Historical & Cultural Committee for a fine job in organizing the Cities Birthday celebration; he expressed concern regarding the method of action previously taken by the School Board. Mayor Matteson, reported that there are two Bills proposed which would give the City the authority to create its own zip code and Council will be taking a Resolution to the League of California Cities Annual Conference to collect signatures to get the League to support these Bills; he felt that the School Board has treated the citizens of Grand Terrace poorly. 7A. SECOND READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFO NIT AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT ETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AND THE BOARDF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES N YS EM. City Manager Schwab, reported that this is an ordinance which will enable the City to join the Public Employees' Retirement System and indicated that the cost of the new retirement system was included in the budget. 0 Council Minutes - 12/14/89 Page 5 City Attorney Harper, read the title of the ordinance for the record. CC-89-208 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt an ordinance authorizing a contract between the City of Grand Terrace and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Grant, felt that the overall benefits of PERS are very good and will benefit the employees. City Attorney Harper, indicated that the purpose of the Closed Session is to discuss potential litigation. Mayor Matteson, reported that no action was taken. Mayor Matteson recessed City Council meeting at 7:10 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Grant reconvened City Council meeting at 7:20 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. FIRST READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,CALIFORNIA,P O P-89-02, THE BARTON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN AND ITS ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLAR TION. Mayor Matteson and Councilmember Carlstrom abstained from discussion due to a potential conflict of interest. Community Development Director Sawyer, reported that the Specific Pan is for the development of the Barton Road Commercial Corridor establishing land use regulations and design guidelines. He indicated that on November 20th the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on the Specific Plan and considered its Negative Declaration. He recommended that Council approve the ordinance adopting the Barton Road Specific Plan and approving its associated Negative Declaration as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mark Broduer, Urban Design Studio; gave an overview of the proposed Specific Plan using maps and graphics for visual aid. 4 Sean A ajanean, Agajanean Associates; gave a presentation on the best types of commercial uses for Barton Road. He felt that higher quality markets and specialty shops would be beneficial to Grand Terrace. Council Minutes - 12/14/89 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tem Grant opened discussion to the public. Quentin Smith, 22607 Tanager, Grand Terrace; indicated that he is a property owner on Barton Road and is in favor of grassy landscaping rather than large shade trees. He felt that large trees are better suited for residential areas. He had concern that the plan may not be flexible enough to accomodate future development that doesn't exactly conform to the requirements. CommunitX Development Director Sawyer, indicated that this p an will e a specific pan and t e only way to vary from the parameters set in the plan would be to amend the Specific Plan. He indicated that it would be difficult to justify a variance, however, we have hoped to prepare the plan in a manner that does have flexibility in it keeping in mind that these are the parameters that we want development to keep within. Mark Broduer, Urban Design Studio; stated that the plan has an incentive program and when more and more lots are consolidated, incentives are offered to the developer and more flexibility is built in. Mar lou Williams, 22270 Barton Road, Grand Terrace; indicated that she has a residence on Barton Road and is opposed to the lot consolidation proposal. She felt that this would give her less control of her property. HenryJay, 22181 Barton Road, Grand Terrace; indicated that hems a residence on Barton Road and is concerned that the plan includes six lanes of traffic and when he dedicated his property in the past he was promised a turn lane. He had concern about how a 300 ft. requirement would affect his property. City Engineer Kicak, indicated that the City is now out to bid for Barton Road improvements which includes two travel lanes in each direction and the plans do not include a median island. He indicated that it is being developed in compliance with the General Plan. Community Development Director Sawyer, explained that a property owner would not be required to have 300 ft. of frontage if you can show that the development of your lot will accomodate the adjacent lots. Fernando Bo'orquez, 22238 Barton Road, Grand Terrace; felt that for property owners who have limited space, a 25 ft. setback requirement leaves little room for the accessability requirements. Council Minutes - 12/14/89 Page 7 Community Development Director Saw er, explained that these requirements will not affect the property until it is redeveloped and improvements can be made to existing structures unless you are dealing with the setback area, in which case you will have to go with what the plan says. Bill Darwin, 23172 Palm Ave., Grand Terrace; indicated that he is a property owner in Grand Terrace and feels that the Specific Plan needs modifications. He expressed concern about wood siding and shingles, existing signs, setback requirements and a 300 ft. frontage requirement. Clayton Parker, 1901 E. 4th St. #312, Santa Ana; on behalf of the Colton Unified School District; indicated for the record that letters have been sent to Mr. Sawyer and the City Manager in regard to the Barton Road Specific Plan. He indicated that as the plan is proposed, the School Board is concerned about the impact on Grand Terrace Elementary School since there are no other 10-acre parcels in the City to relocate the facilities. He indicated that the plan will increase traffic and noise around the school and there should be a pedestrian overpass and a wall to reduce noise and increase safety. He requested that Council postpone discussion until they can sit down and discuss the issues with the School Board. Councilmember Pfennighausen, made the point that there is land within the City that could accomodate a school, and indicated that Council has been told by a representative of the School District that if the City or a developer wanted to purchase ten acres of land, build a school and hand it over to the School District on a turn -key operation, the School District would be more than glad to have that school relocated. She indicated that the School Board made a report a number of years ago stating that the school is impacted, there is an excessive amount of air and noise pollution and the site is unsafe because of the amount of traffic. She felt that it is unwise to build walls or bridges to mitigate the existing problems rather than look into alternatives. She indicated that the children at that school will be exposed to greater and greater safety hazards. Clayton Parker, indicated that money is not available to relocate the school and the City has a duty to mitigate the impact of this project on the school. Community Development Director Sawyer, indicated that he has talked to School District representatives and changes have been made to the plan to accomodate comments made. He felt that this plan will control growth and has built in mitigation factors. Council Minutes - 12/14/89 Page 8 Jack Ingalls, Chamber of Commerce; stated that the Economic Development Committee and the Chamber Board do support the overall plan, however, they recommend consideration of some changes. He felt that the frontage requirements are too restrictive in regard to smaller developers and the freeway frontage should be addressed as soon as possible. He felt that the sign requirements are too restrictive and a study should be done to update the sign ordinance and it should be included in the plan that present signs are to be grandfathered. Peggy Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace; asked Mr. Parker why the school is in the process of being appraised and if the current earthquake safety requirements are being met. Clayton Parker, indicated that he has no knowledge of the school being appraised and that the school does comply with earthquake safety requirements. Dennis Evans, 22064 DeBerry, Grand Terrace; asked the School District representatives if one -million dollars is going to be spent on the school. He indicated that the School District has identified the problems with the school in the past and felt that the School District should be doing something to mitigate the problems. He felt that there needs to be more communication between the City and the School Board. Greg Gage, Coordinator, school facilities; contingent upon state -allocation, the money will be spent for modernization and it has nothing to do with the City's responsibility to incorporate mitigative measures for physical impacts associated with the plan. Councilmember Singley, with the concensus of Council, directed staff to send a letter to the School District requesting a workshop between the Board of Education and the City Council. Tony Petta, Eton Dr., Grand Terrace; felt that any funding received would benefit the children of Grand Terrace and it should not be jeopardized in an attempt to have the school relocated. Mayor Pro Tem Grant returned discussion to Council. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, felt that the impact on the Barton oad corridor will not change with the Specific Plan and that the environmental impact report was thoroughly done. He agreed that there needs to be better communication between the City and the School Board. Council Minutes - 12/14/89 Page 9 Councilmember Pfenni hausen, indicated that the purpose of the plan is to prevent strip development and felt that with cooperation the plan as presented will result in quality development and create a beautiful window for the City and benefit us all. She hoped that the Senior/Community Center will be preserved as a historical site and felt that the Planning Commission and the consultants have done a fine job addressing the concerns of the people in Grand Terrace. She felt that the plan will be a change for Grand Terrace, but that it will be positive. Councilmember Sin le , indicated that he supports the plan and Felt that it would be beneficial for the City as a whole. He felt that Urban Design Studios and everybody involved with the plan has done a good job addressing the issues. CC-89-209 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 3-0-0-2 (MAYOR MATTESON AND COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM ABSTAINED), to adopt an ordinance approving SP-89-02, the Barton Road Specific Plan and its associated Negative Declaration. Councilmember Pfennighausen, pointed out a technical error on Page 11 stating that it should read that City Hall is at the eastern end of the corridor. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Grant adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:15 p.m., until the next regular City Council/CRA meeting, which is scheduled to be held Thursday, January 11, 1990. CI CLERK of the Vo of Grand T race. k, )11-IZ4, �- AYO f the City of Grand Terrace.