07/12/1990CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JULY 12, 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 July 12, 1990, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tem
Jim Singley, Councilmember
Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember
Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director
Juanita Brown, City Clerk
Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager
David Sawyer, Community Development Director
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
John Harper, City Attorney
ABSENT: Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilmember
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 6:10 p.m.
ITEMS TO DELETE
Item 7A - Street Cut Inventory and Policy
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-90-118 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN WAS ABSENT), to
approve the Consent Calendar.
A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NUMBER 071290
B. RATIFY 7/12/90 CRA ACTION
C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
D. APPROVAL OF BUDGET HEARING MINUTES 6/21/90 & 6/26/90
E. FINAL TRACT MAP 14471 - IRBY
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F. REJECTION OF LIABILITY CLAIM GTLC-90-03 (HODGES)
G. REJECTION OF LIABILITY CLAIM GTLC-90-04 (YZAGUIRE)
H. RELEASE OF BONDS - TRACT 13205 & 13205-1
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Wright, 22914 De Berry St., Grand Terrace; reported that the
lead testing has been completed at Grand Terrace Elementary
School. He indicated that the preliminary indication is that the
lead level may be below the maximum permissible level. However, he
was dissatisfied with the soil samples used and plans to have the
report reviewed by experts. He indicated that he is still
concerned about the noise level and the air quality at that school
site. He reported that a group of parents were asked to leave
Terrace View Elementary School while circulating recall petitions.
Herman Hilkey, 23196 Glendora, Grand Terrace; reported that the
enrollment has dropped at Terrace View Elementary School and
expressed concern that the district may change the boundaries.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Historical & Cultural Activities Committee
(a) Minutes of 6/4/90
CC-90-119 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN WAS ABSENT), to accept
the Historical & Cultural Committee Minutes of June 4, 1990.
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Grant, reported that he attended the San Bernardino
Associated Governments meeting on July 11th and received a check on
behalf of the City, which is the first check for the sales tax
enacted by the people in November 1989. He indicated that the
amount is based on population and expressed concern about the
amount of the check. He suggested that City Manager Schwab get
clarification as to the precise criteria for the money received.
He expressed concern about an article which reported that the
taxable sales in Grand Terrace are down.
Mayor Matteson, reported that he received a letter from a resident
complementing City staff for promptly removing graffiti from a
wall that had been reported.
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PUBLIC HEARING
6A. Adoption of County of San Bernardino Ordinance No. 3349 (Vehicle
tement
Assistant City Mana er Anstine, reported that at the City Council
meeting of April26th, Council considered adopting an Ordinance
allowing the City to enter into the County Vehicle Abatement
Program. Currently, the County contracts with four cities and this
proposal is also going to be considered by most cities in San
Bernardino County. The program is currently funded by revenues
generated from the sale of abated vehicles, and a 251 per ton
component of the $23.50 per ton dump fee. Council previously held
the Public Hearing and the first reading of the proposed Ordinance
and, at the second reading, turned down the Ordinance over a
concern of lack of local control. A representative from the County
that currently manages the Vehicle Abatement Program is available
to answer any questions.
Holly Clark, San Bernardino County Environmental Health Dept.;
stated that the County currently has contracts with three cities.
She indicated that the County will provide towing and removal
services only after the City Code Enforcement Officer has made the
determination that the City wishes to pursue enforcement. The City
Code Enforcement Officer will be doing all the initial
investigations in determining whether or not the vehicles fall
within the criteria of the Ordinance and City policy. She
indicated that there are administrative appeal rights that are
built into the Ordinance and the City retains the jurisdiction for
conducting the appeal hearings.
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public.
Stan Hargrave, 12048 Canary Ct., Grand Terrace; indicated that the
administrative appeals could become lengthy and asked if there is
enough revenue that would allow us to override some of the appeal
expenses that could come into play.
Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council.
CC-90-120 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN WAS ABSENT), to adopt
an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace adopting San Bernardino
County Ordinance No. 3349 relating to vehicle abatement and enter
into a contract with the County.
6B. Amendment of Ordinance No. 4, Chapter 2.08
City Manager Schwab, reported that at the City Council meeting of
April 26, Council directed staff to prepare an amendment to the
City Manager's Ordinance, Chapter 2.08, allowing the Council to
enter into a contract with the City Manager. The City Attorney has
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prepared such an amendment. If no such contract is entered into
between the City and the City Manager, all existing provisions of
the chapter remain in effect and applicable.
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none,
Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Grant, stated that this Ordinance simply allows
Council to enter into a contract at some time in the future.
CC-90-121 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN WAS ABSENT), to adopt
the first reading of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 4 Chapter
2.08.
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Deferment Agreement - Thompson Equities/Taylor Lumber
Community Development Director Sawyer, indicated that this request
is for a Deferment AgreemeFt, which refers to a condition of
approval for a lumber yard to be located on Main Street. He
indicated that perimeter block wall improvements were requested by
the applicant to be deferred until the City deems necessary.
CC-90-122 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM,
CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PFENNIGHAUSEN WAS ABSENT), to
approve the Deferment Agreement.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Matteson reported that Council met in Closed Session to
discuss the potential real estate negotiations in consideration of
Parcel 277-181-14. No decision was made.
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
until the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled
to be held Thursday, July 26, 1990.
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