06/28/1990CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 28, 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 June 28, 1990, at 6:02 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tem
Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilmember
Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember
Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director
Juanita Brown, City Clerk
David Sawyer, Community Development Director
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
John Harper, City Attorney
ABSENT: Jim Singley, Councilmember
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 Carlstrom.
Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:02 p.m.
Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:10 p.m.
ITEMS TO DELETE
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-90-111 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the
Consent Calendar.
A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NUMBER 062890
B. RATIFY 6/28/90 CRA ACTION
C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
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D. APPROVE 6/14/90 MINUTES
E. DECLARE OLD RESCUE FIRE SQUAD AS SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
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F. RESOLUTION CALLING GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION 11/6/90
G. RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION WITH COUNTY
H. RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS REGARDING CAMPAIGN
STATEMENTS
I. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FY 90/91 BUDGET
J. RESOLUTION ADOPTING 90/91 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
1. SELECT USING THE COUNTY POPULATION CHANGE FOR FISCAL
YEARS 1986/87, 1987/88, 1988/89, AND 1990/91; BUT USE
THE CITY POPULATION CHANGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989/90.
2. SELECT USING THE CHANGE IN CALIFORNIA PER CAPITAL
INCOME FOR FISCAL YEARS 1986/87 THROUGH 1990/91.
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-13 ESTABLISHING THE 1990/91
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AT
$3,143,367.
K. RESOLUTION REGARDING CITY POSITION ON PENDING FEDERAL
LEGISLATION - HR4343 & S2097 - FUNDS FOR RETRAINING
CIVILIANS LOSING THEIR JOBS DUE TO MILITARY BASE CLOSURE
L. RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS TO REVISE THE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS POLICY ACT OF 1984
M. COUNCIL/STAFF TRAVEL TO MONTEREY - MAYORS AND MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE FORUM, JULY 18-20, 1990
N. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - MATICH CORP.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sue Noreen, Southern California Edison; announced that she will be
leaving her position and introduced her replacement, Jim Burns.
Ron Wright, 22914 DeBerry St., Grand Terrace; indicated that lead
testing is being done at Grand Terrace Elementary School, which was
prompted by a research paper done by his wife. However, he wanted
Council to know that information is going around that this is a
ploy by the City Council to move the school. He stated that he and
his wife are concerned about environmental hazards at that site and
felt the School Board should mitigate the problems or move the
site. He indicated that he has done some research and found that
the School District would have sufficient funds.
Herman Hi1key, 23196 Glendora Dr., Grand Terrace; gave a
presentation on the School District's financial condition and
expressed concern that the Grand Terrace schools receive less money
than any other school in the area. He expressed concern about a
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publication from Colton High School indicating that it is full of
depressing material. He reported that the Concerned Parents for
Kids have started a newsletter containing status reports on their
efforts in a recall.
Councilmember Carlstrom, stated that he is against a recall.
Mayor Matteson, felt that Council should not take a position either
way.
Councilmember Pfenni hausen, commended the group for keeping the
School Board members on their toes and held accountable for their
actions.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Reappointment of Committee Members (All Committees).
Mayor Pro Tem Grant, felt that others in the community should
be given an opportunity to compete for the positions as was
done in the past.
Councilmember Pfenni hausen, indicated that traditionally
Committee members have been reappointed and only vacancies were
advertised and filled. She indicated that she is in favor of
reappointing the Committee members.
CC-90-112 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CARLSTROM, CARRIED 3-1-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT VOTED NOE AND
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to reappoint Committee members
to their respective Committees and direct the City Clerk to
advertise for one vacancy in the Emergency Operations Committee,
one vacancy in the Crime Prevention Committee, one vacancy in the
Historical & Cultural Activities Committee, and two vacancies in
the Parks & Recreation Committee.
2. Emergency Operations Committee
(a) Minutes of 1/15/90, 3/19/90 & 4/16/90
Councilmember Pfenni hausen, referred to the January and
arc inutes of the Emergency Operations Committee and
requested a report on the status of the Emergency Plan by
the first meeting in August.
CC-90-113 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
r GRANT, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to
accept the Emergency Operations Committee Minutes for January 15th,
March 19th and April 16, 1990.
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5B. Council Reports
Councilmember Pfenni hausen, reported that she received a call from
a resident at the east end of Vista Grande Way. She indicated that
the residents in that area are concerned about young people who
party on a vacant piece of property, leave trash behind and destroy
private property in the area. She indicated that the residents are
asking for help from the City and recommended that the City look
into this.
Councilmember Carlstrom, commended the Sheriff's Department for
doing a good job wit traffic control. He noted that traffic on
Barton Road is slower than in the past.
Mayor Pro Tem Grant, reported that a resident has expressed concern
to him regarding potential vandalism and burglary by individuals
loitering and congregating in the area behind the Stater Bros.
shopping center. He expressed concern about the dirty condition of
the Stater Bros. shopping center.
Mayor Matteson, reported that he received a call from a resident
who lives on the road that runs along Blue Mountain who is
complaining about people who drive on that road and throw things
over his fence. He asked if a gate can be put up at the entrance
of that private road.
City Manager Schwab, stated that there is a gate there that is not
being closed and indicated that he will contact the property owner
to see about getting that area secured.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Year-end Budget Adjustments
City Manager Schwab, indicated that this is the last Council
meeting for the current fiscal year and we have budget adjustments
that need to be made prior to the year-end closing of the books.
He recommended the following adjustments:
13-444-704 -- Playground Equipment -- From $14,000 to $14,625
17-910-250 -- Crossing Guard -- From $2,300 to $2,700
Engineering Department Adjustments
10-170-250 -- Professional and Special Services --
From $25,000 to $26,860
10-170-601 -- Staff Engineering -- From $30,000 to $39,500
10-176-03 -- Public Works -- From $30,000 to $36,470
10-170-604 -- Building and Safety -- From $68,000 to $81,000
CC-90-114 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the
Year-end Budget Adjustments as recommended.
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NEW BUSINESS
8A. Appropriation for General Liability, Property and Worker's
Compensation nsurance
City Manager Schwab, indicated that in the 1989-90 budget the City
had allocated $40,000 for insurance and surety bonds.
Historically, this amount was sufficient to pay our insurance
deposits to the Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA), fund our
Worker's Compensation and purchase of employee bonds. He indicated
that liability costs are going up and this year a deposit is being
required higher than in the past. He recommended that Council
appropriate $105,000 to account #10-190-260, Insurance and Surety
Bonds, to fund the increased General Liability and Retro payments.
CC-90-115 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GRANT, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to
appropriate $105,000 to account #10-190-260, Insurance and Surety
Bonds, to fund the increased General Liability and Retro payments.
8B. Resolution Opuosinq a Third Citv Member Designated for LAFCO
Mayor Pro Tem Grant, read the Resolution and indicated that he is
opposed to a third City Member on LAFCO. He felt that this is part
of the plan for the desolution of this County.
Councilmember Pfennighausen, stated that until somebody can show a
good reason why the membership should be changed she feels it
should remain the same and indicated that she is in support of this
Resolution.
Ma or Matteson, stated that he is in favor of a third member on
LAFCO indicating that it would give each area representation and
give cities extra strength on the Commission. He indicated that he
is opposed to the Resolution.
Councilmember Carlstrom, agreed that high desert should have its
own representation.
CC-90-116 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
PFENNIGHAUSEN, FAILED 2-2-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON AND COUNCILMEMBER
CARLSTROM VOTED NOE, COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY WAS ABSENT), to adopt a
resolution opposing a third City member designated for LAFCO.
8C. Resolution Regarding Desecration of the American Flag
r Mayor Pro Tem Grant, read the Resolution and stated that he
strongly supports a Constitutional amendment indicating that this
is a monumental problem and that he does not agree with others that
L it would interfere with the integrity of the Bill of Rights.
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Councilmember Carlstrom, indicated that he fully supports this
Reso ution and encouraged other Cities to prepare a similar
Resolution.
Mayor Matteson, indicated that he feels strongly about burning the
flag but he does not support changing the Constitution.
Councilmember Pfenni hausen, indicated that she is strongly opposed
to burning the flag and she supports this Resolution.
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public.
Tony Petta, 11875 Eton Dr., Grand Terrace; indicated that the flag
is a sym of of all that our Country represents and the Bill of
Rights, by intent, includes all of these freedoms. He felt that an
amendment would not change the Bill of Rights, it would be a
clarification.
Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council.
CC-90-117 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM,
CARRIED 3-1-1-0 (MAYOR MATTESON VOTED NOE AND COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY
WAS ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution strongly supporting an amendment
to the United States Constitution making it a crime to deface,
desecrate, and treat with gross disrespect the flag of the United
States of America.
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:15 p.m.,
until the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled
to be held Thursday, July 12, 1990.
MA R of t o it r
of Granderrace,