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12/13/1990CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 13, 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 December 13, 1990, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tem Gene Carlstrom, Councilmember Ronald Christianson, Councilmember Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, Acting Deputy 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 Lowell Hamill, Praise Fellowship Foursquare Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Grant. 2B. Awards were presented to winners of the Crime Prevention Month Poster & Essay Contest. ITEMS TO DELETE Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 7:10 p.m. 7A - Recycling Proposal from BFI SPECIAL PRESENTATION 2A. Mayor Matteson presented a 10-year service award to Assistant City Manager Anstine. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-90-181 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with removal of Items A and D. Appropriate $34,139.00 for Item F and appropriate $6,500.00 and $5,000.00 for Item L. Council Minutes - 12/13/90 Page 2 B. RATIFY 12/13/90 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA E. RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT 12966 (PALAllOLO) F. APPROPRIATION - SENIOR'S MODULAR UNIT G. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - GENERATOR H. ADOPT RESOLUTION RESCHEDULING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DAY I. APPROVE MARCH OF DIMES WALKAMERICA J. VACATE PLANNING COMMISSION POSITION K. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS 1991 ANNUAL SEMINAR L. APPROPRIATION FOR GRAND TERRACE ROAD PARKSITE WATER LINE EXTENSION M. FORMATION OF A PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3A. Approve Check Register Numbers 110890, 112190 & 121390 CC-90-182 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Check Register Numbers 110890, 112190 & 121390. 3D. Approve 10/25/90 & 12/3/90 Minutes CC-90-183 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 3-0-0-2 (COUNCILMEMBERS CHRISTIANSON AND HILKEY ABSTAINED), to approve 10/25/90 & 12/3/90 Minutes. PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Sin le , 11996 Paradise St., Grand Terrace; congratulated ounce mem ers Christianson and Hilkey on their election and thanked the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Councilmember Carlstrom for their assistance on Council. He also thanked the City Manager and Staff for their assistance. C. E. Ro ers, 22743 Minona Dr., Grand Terrace; expressed concern about t e speed of traffic on Minona indicating that there is no posted speed limit. Council Minutes - 12/13/90 Page 3 Mayor Matteson, directed the City Manager and the Sheriff's Captain to investigate t e matter. Barbara Pfennighausen, 22111 Ladera Dr., Grand Terrace; questioned the method by which the public would be made aware of the City's Housing Program, but expressed overall satisfaction with the project. She expounded on her efforts to obtain an Agenda packet and felt that the City's policy of charging a fee for the Agenda is a method to discourage citizens from participating in the democratic process. She expressed the desire that this issue be placed on the next Agenda for formal action and that a blanket fee be established for the packets. She thanked the citizens of Grand Terrace for the opportunity to serve the City and stated for the record, in reference to an apartment issue, that she had never voted for an issue she did not understand. She stated that she never suggested that Grand Terrace Elementary School be relocated to the corner of Michigan and Commerce Way, but rather south of De Berry and west of Michigan. She explained that her motivation was for the safety of children traversing that area rather than for any commercial benefits. She stated further that she voted against the Blue Mountain parkland because the land was too vertical for most recreational activities. She also clarified that she originally voted for Pico Park, but objected to any further expenditures for the site which she felt would not meet the needs of the community. She also explained that she did not resist the Grand Terrace Road parksite once she knew it would not be a passive parksite. She concluded by wishing the new Council good luck. City Manager Schwab, stated that the City and U.S. Escrow will develop a marketing pan that will utilize local newspapers, the Chamber of Commerce newsletter, and the City's sewer billing to inform the public about the Housing program. Ken Facer, President, Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce; introduced himself as the new Chamber President and gave an overview of Chamber activities. He invited Council and the City Manager to a Chamber Planning Conference, which will be held on Saturday, February 2, 1991. Bill De Benedet, 11960 Honey Hill Dr., Grand Terrace; inquired as to whether t e city would consider placing a signal light at Barton Road and Honey Hill. He expressed concern over the speed of traffic and the difficulty of seeing oncoming cars at that intersection. He stated further that a light at that location would make the street sign more visible at night. Mayor Matteson, directed staff to examine the feasibility of a signal or warning light at that location. Councilmember Carlstrom, stated that he had a request for a Stop sign at the location w ere estwood joins Honey Hill Drive on the northbound side. He expressed his opinion that that site is also hazardous. Council Minutes - 12/13/90 Page 4 Tony Petta, 11875 Eton Dr., Grand Terrace; gave credit to the Chamber 0 commerce for pursuing the process of Cityhood and briefly detailed the assistance given by Ivan Hopkins, Joe Kicak, Bill De Benedet, and Ernie Zampese in establishing the City. He indicated that the annual City Birthday celebration is a reflection of City pride. J.R. Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace; announced that he has the list for the Grand Terrace Decorating Contest and the directions are available in the Chamber office. Stan Hargrave, 12048 Canary Court, Grand Terrace; wished the City a happy birthday and congratulated Councilmembers Christianson and Hilkey on their election. He stated for the record that he was pledging his support to them for the goals and policies that they will bring forth. He indicated that he is a coach for Youth Basketball and expressed concern over where his team could practice or play games. He requested Councilmember Christianson's assistance in investigating the possiblity of establishing a gym for Grand Terrace. He expressed dissatisfaction with the Mayor's statement that citizens should direct questions to the City Manager or the City Attorney rather than utilizing Council time. City Manager Schwab, stated for the record that former Councilmember P ennig ausen asked for two copies of the City Council Agenda. He made a reference to the City's adoption of a Fee Ordinance in 1988 which set a rate of .20 per page for public documents and established a sliding fee scale for documents of a known number of pages. He explained that the packets have a variable number of pages and indicated that that was the reason there was no fixed fee for them. He stated further that the same packet which is given to Councilmembers is available for public viewing during regular City Hall hours. He indicated further that he would help any citizens with their questions or would direct them to the proper staff member. He also asserted for the record that the City of Grand Terrace offers more public disclosure and explanations than any other public agency that he is aware of. Peggy Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace; inquired as to whether a copy of the Agenda could be placed in the library to ensure accessibility. City Manager Schwab, stated that a Council packet is available in the i rary and that a Planning Commission packet will be placed there in the future. He indicated that consultant reports are available for review in the City Office. Barbara Pfenni hausen, 22111 Ladera, Grand Terrace; queried the City Manager as to when she requested two copies of the Agenda and maintained that no such request was made. She felt that the cost of the packet at .20 per page was excessive. Council Minutes - 12/13/90 Page 5 ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Emergency Operations Committee (a) Removal of Committee Members CC-90-184 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to remove Mitchell Wiley and Ping Le May from the Emergency Operations Committee and to post the vacancies. (b) Minutes of 6/18/90 and 9/17/90 CC-90-185 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Emergency Operations Committee Minutes of June 18, 1990 and September 17, 1990. 2. Historical & Cultural Committee (a) Minutes of 10/24/90 CC-90-186 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept Historical & Cultural Committee Minutes of October 24, 1990. 3. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Resignation of Committee Members CC-90-187 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the resignations of Ed O'Neal and Ralph Buchwalter and to advertise the vacancies. CC-90-188 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Jo Ann Johnson as a regular member. 4. Parks & Recreation Committee (a) Appoint Committee Members CC-90-189 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Michael O'Connell as a regular committee member and to appoint Barbara Fasenmyer as an alternate member. (b) Long Range Park and Recreation Plan for City. It was the consensus of Council to request Staff to work with the Parks & Recreation Committee to evaluate land available for park site development and to assist in the development of plans for existing park sites and future park sites. Council Minutes - 12/13/90 Page 6 5B. Council Reports Councilmember Carlstrom, reported on his attendance at the December 19 0 Omnitrans and SANBAG Board meetings. He indicated that SANBAG's budget increased significantly, allowing funding for a feasibility study to rebuild the bridges and add one lane to each side of I-91 from the I-60 interchange to Washington Avenue. He also stated that he discussed the possiblity of establishing bus service from Grand Terrace to San Bernardino with Omnitrans. He announced that Omnitrans indicated that such a study is currently underway and service may be a possibility after the first of the year. Councilmember Christianson, acknowledged the good work of Deputy of the Year, Carol Sa—u--nTe—rs. He also suggested a compromise method to provide citizens with a Council packet whereby a citizen could make a request ahead of meetings so that a packet could be prepared at the same time as the other packets. He indicated that this would be more cost effective, but feels that a .20 per page fee is not unreasonable when it involves extra Staff time. Councilmember Hilkey, indicated that a hazaradous condition exists on Barton Road from Honey Hill to Washington Avenue. He stated that the City needs to meet with Colton to develop a plan for that area. By Council consensus he directed City Staff to contact the City of Colton. He indicated further that Grand Terrace Road is heavily traveled and the last few hundred feet which intersects Barton Road should be straightened. He stressed his viewpoint that the City owes the Citizens an Agenda and that Agendas should be made more accessible to the public. He suggested that the packets be printed on both sides of the page. He also expressed his objection to the 3-minute speaking limit for the public, and thanked his supporters for his election. City Engineer Kicak, stated that the General Plan includes the widening of Barton Road up to Honey Hill. He stated that he is unaware of any plans for construction on Barton Road northeast to Washington. He indicated that only a small portion of that roadway is in City limits and affirmed that we need to meet with Colton. He commented that he feels we probably have adequate right-of-way to widen the road and stated that the cost to Grand Terrace will be minimal. He asserted that Grand Terrace Road should be aligned, but indicated that additional right-of-way will probably be required on the easterly side of the road. Ma or Pro Tem Grant, expressed appreciation to the Historical and Cultural ctivities Committee and other volunteers for the City's Birthday Party. He indicated concern regarding the contents of a letter which he received about a Drug Alternative House on Kingston. He referred the letter to the City Manager to determine whether a problem exists with this facility and to ascertain the extent of the City's jurisdiction over the matter. He announced Council Minutes - 12/13/90 Page 7 that he attended the Yellow Ribbon Day celebration to show support for the hostages in Iraq and expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of press coverage for events in the City. He expressed appreciation to Councilmember Carlstrom for attending the SANBAG meeting in his place and indicated that he would resume his obligation when his present job demands diminish. He indicated that he would not seek reappointment to SANBAG if his work responsiblities do not decrease. Furthermore, he expressed elation at the possiblity of Omnitrans service for Grand Terrace. He queried the City Engineer regarding the status of the proposed closing of the City's onramp to the northbound I-215 freeway, and expressed the desire that the onramp not be closed. He inquired as to the status of funds requested by the City of Colton for Grand Terrace's portion of La Cadena. He stated that he is looking forward to working with his new colleagues and expressed the belief that the next two to four years will be productive. City Engineer Kicak, related that any changes which would occur in the onramp will happen with the reconstruction of the bridge over the I-215 at Washington. He expressed the opinion that this project has been delayed until the freeway widening study has been completed. City Manager Schwab, expressed the belief that the beautification program still exists, but that there will be no futher progress on the project. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. SP-90-03, TTM-90-03 (Coast Construction/Honey Hills Development) CC-90-190 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution approving SP-90-03, TTM-90-03 and E-90-08. Mayor Matteson convened City Council at 9:15 p.m. Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council at 9:20 p.m. Mayor Matteson reported that Council went into Closed Session to discuss potential land acquisition. NA decision was made. Council Minutes - 12/13/90 Page 8 ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:15 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be held Thursday, January 10, 1991. •the City .V MAY 7 o e i y o r errace.