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02/08/1990CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 8, 1990 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 February 8, 1990, 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 John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: Joe Kicak, City Engineer David Sawyer, Community Development Director The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Tom Comstock, Assembly of God Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Pfennighausen. Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. ITEMS TO DELETE Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:05 p.m. None. SPECIAL PRESENTATION 2A. Karen McHugh and Anna Sole presented Council with a plaque on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in appreciation for allowing them the use of the community room. 2B. Joyce Hlava of BFI gave a slide presentation on Browning -Ferris Industries and introduced Richard Chilton, Manager of Loma Linda Disposal/BFI. He gave a brief discussion of what Loma Linda Disposal/BFI is doing. Mayor Matteson directed City Manager Schwab to contact Mr. Chilton regarding a possible reclamation program in Grand Terrace. Council Minutes - 2/08/90 Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR CC-90-11 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER NUMBER 020890 B. RATIFY 2/08/90 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 1/25/90 MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENT Ed O'Neal, 22608 Minona Dr., Grand Terrace; indicated that he and the Concerned Citizens of Grand Terrace are concerned about a recall of the school board members. He felt that the recall process is evil and diverts focus from the real issue, which is classroom shortage. He stated that some remarks that he made at the school board meeting on February 1st were misquoted in the paper and indicated that he is not against the City funding the printing of the school survey. He felt, however, that the survey will not produce accurate results and that everyone should work together to resolve the year-round school issue. Dick Rollins, Crime Prevention Committee; reported that the crime rate in Grand Terrace was lower in 1989 than in 1988. He felt that the statistics make a statement about the Sheriff's Department and the addition of a citizen's patrol. He reported that the number of traffic citations has increased and that most of the vehicles stopped are from out of town. He reported that the Neighborhood Watch program is increasing. He felt that the Sheriff's Department is doing an excellent job. Ron Wright, 22914 DeBerry St., Grand Terrace; thanked Council for taking the interest in the community in having the questionnaire put out in the Chamber newsletter. He felt that it is important to get a sense of how the community feels. He felt that the real issue is not year-round school, but how it was handled by the school board. Johan Gallo, 22808 Desoto St., Grand Terrace; had concern about Council supporting the school survey. He felt that the survey should be designed to be completely neutral and that some of the questions on the survey were biased. Tom Boyd, 12400 Quail Ln., Grand Terrace; indicated that he and other residents in the Terrace Hills tract are unhappy with the developer. The construction is poor quality and the homeowners are unable to get satisfactory results when bringing the problems to the attention of the developer. Council Minutes - 2/08/90 Page 3 ORAL REPORTS Councilmember Pfenni hausen, expressed concern about the services o the Department of Building and Safety. Mayor Matteson, directed staff to contact the homeowners and the legal department and see what can be done to solve the problems. John Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace; asked for clarification on the policy for persons wishing to address the Council. City Attorney Harper, indicated that this Council has taken the position that during the public comment section of the meeting anyone who wishes to speak may do so as long as they wish. He indicated that although this Council is very liberal in its approach to public comment, they have no obligation to take public input on anything other than public hearing matters. Carol Moyer, Terrace Hills tract; reported some of the problems homeowners have been experiencing with the development such as structural and electrical problems. Judy Gross, 22822 Palm, Grand Terrace; indicated that year-round school is not the reason for recall, it is because the school board members are not accurately representing Grand Terrace and they are not following written ways of implementing a successful year-round school. Debra Mueller, 22608 La Paix, Grand Terrace; thanked the Council or their part in printing the questionnaire and indicated that she feels it is money well spent to find out how the majority of the residents feel about the schools. City Manager Schwab, read a letter from the Grand Terrace Area Youth Basketball Club Board of Directors thanking Council for their support this year and indicating that at this time the club has sufficient funds to finish this season. 5B. Council Reports Councilmember Pfenni hausen, read the City Manager's report on the results of the Lighting Assessment survey indicating that it appears that the majority of the residents do not support a Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District. Councilmember Carlstrom, indicated that the school survey that as been distributed is different from the one originally submitted. He indicated that some of the partiality was removed from the survey. Council Minutes - 2/08/90 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING Councilmember Sin ley, indicated that he has been unable to mace contact with r. Dickenson of the school district regarding a joint workshop, but his office has indicated that they may be interested. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, reported that he attended the San Bernardino Associated Government meeting on February 7th where he learned that Grand Terrace has received an allocation of funds. He asked how the money was spent. He indicated that at that meeting there was an item on the agenda which recommended an appropriation of funds for additional staff and he did not support the recommendation. Mayor Matteson, felt that there is some good coming out of the conflict with the school district. He indicated that he is pleased that the school board is now putting out a newsletter to help inform the parents and they seem to be willing to be open to communication with the City. Councilmember Pfennighausen, asked for clarification on the procedure used for public input. She felt that Council should use the same procedure as the Planning Commission uses and give the public a chance to speak on agendized items at the time it takes place. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, indicated that this City has a reputation of allowing the public to speak and it is his understanding from what the City Attorney has said that public comment is allowed on every item until there is a motion on the floor, at which time it must come to an end. City Attorney Harper, indicated that input on regular agenda items is handled differently from City to City and the only time public comment is prohibited is on the second reading of an Ordinance after a public hearing. Mayor Matteson, indicated that if anyone wishes to speak on a specific item they can request to speak by filling out a form, but he will not allow public input during Council discussion. Councilmember Pfennighausen, indicated that she is in favor of a sign -in sheet or a form requesting to speak, but since it is a new procedure it should be made known throughout the meeting that anyone wishing to speak should fill out the form. 6A. Community Development Block Grant Three -Year Plan Assistant City Manager Anstine, indicated that effective July 1, 1990 the City will be entering a new three-year funding cycle for the Community Development Block Grant program. The purpose of the public hearing this evening is to provide for and encourage citizen participation with Council Minutes - 2/08/90 Page 5 particular emphasis on participation by persons of low and moderate income who are residents of Grand Terrace. He indicated that Council is requested to approve a project list for funding for the next three-year funding cycle. Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, being none, Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council. CC-90-12 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the project list for the Community Development Block Grant Three -Year Plan as follows: 1. Senior Center 2. Child Care 3. Park Site NEW BUSINESS 8A. Mid -Year Budget Review Cit Manager Schwab, recommended that Council make the following mid -year budget adjustments. New Revenue Estimates for 1989-90: 11-800-01 Street Fund $11,400 12-800-01 Storm Drain Fund 9,500 13-800-01 Park Fund 8,000 21-400-25 Sewer Fund 6,000 18-300-25 TDA Article 8a Fund 206,000 10-300-08 Community Development Block Grant 114,000 26-101 Terrace Pines Landscaping and Lighting District 7,224 Increased ADDrouriations: 10-120-700 Capital Outlay for City Mgrs. Dept. 600 10-170-255 City Engineer's Coord. with public 3,000 10-170-604 Building and Safety inspections 8,000 10-190-242 Rent/Lease of property 500 11-902-255 Architectural Barrier Removal 13,020 13-450-700 Installation of playground equip. T.J. Austyn Tract 13205 14,000 26-600-200 Terrace Pines Landscaping and Lighting District 7,224 Mayor Matteson, asked if the trees that were removed have been replaced and if storage structures could be purchased in place of the additional appropriation for renting a storage space. Council Minutes - 2/08/90 Page 6 City Manager Schwab, indicated that most of the trees have been replaced and the ones not yet replaced will be at the top of the list for next year's projects. He felt that renting a storage space would better serve the City due to limited space. Councilmember Pfenni hausen, expressed concern about the quality of service from the Building and Safety Department. CC-90-13 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the mid -year budget adjustments and the recommended appropriations. Dick Rollins, Parks & Recreation Committee; recommended that Counci de ay purchasing the recommended playground equipment until Parks & Recreation Committee has had a chance to review the equipment. Mayor Matteson, suggested that the Committee review the equipment and submit a letter to Council at their earliest convenience. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. SECOND READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPE LING CHAPTER 1.16 AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 1.16 ENTITLED PENALTY FOR V OLATION. City Attorney Harper read the Ordinance title for the record. CC-90-14 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt an Ordinance amending Title 1 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by repealing Chapter 1.16 and adding a new Chapter 1.16 entitled "Penalty for Violation." NEW BUSINESS 8B. Deferrment Agreement - Muhtaseb, 22780 Vista Grande Way City Manager Schwab, indicated that the applicant is requesting de errment authorization for sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements on this project. The applicant is requesting the compliance with these three conditions be deferred until such time similar improvements are to be installed on the adjacent properties in the neighborhood. It is staff's recommendation that the applicant's request be granted and it be recorded as part of the Deed so that this restriction will run with the property. CC-90-15 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Deferrment Agreement as recommended. Council Minutes - 2/08/90 Page 7 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, February 22, 1990. Y LFRK of teCtyo rand T race. i 'MAYOR 11 the City o Gran Terrace.