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04/25/1991CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 25, 1991 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 April 25, 1991 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 Maria Muett, Acting Community Development Director Brenda Stanfill, Deputy City Clerk John Harper, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer ABSENT: None The meeting was opened with invocation by Barbara Pfennighausen, 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 6:10 p.m. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Councilmember Christianson read a Proclamation declaring the week of April 21-27, 1991 as "Victims' Rights Week." 2B. Councilmember Hilkey read a Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 28-May 5, 1991 as "Soil and Water Stewardship Week." 2C. Mayor Matteson read a Proclamation designating the week of April 21-27, 1991 as "Volunteer Recognition Week." CONSENT CALENDAR CC-91-49 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 041191 & 042591 B. RATIFY 04/25/91 CRA ACTION Council Minutes - 4/25/91 Page 2 C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 03/28/91 MINUTES E. APPROVE POOL SALARIES FOR SUMMER POOL PERSONNEL F. RESOLUTION OFFICIALLY PROTESTING SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY'S ILLEGAL OFFSET OF COUNTY BOOKING FEE CHARGES AGAINST CITY PROPERTY TAX AND OTHER REVENUES PUBLIC COMMENT Barbara Pfenni hausen, 22111 Ladera, Grand Terrace; commented that during the 1 0 e ection campaign, candidates for public office readily indicated their willingness, once elected, to assist citizens with problems. She stated, however, that she was speaking on behalf of a handicapped and ill citizen who could not contact a Councilmember because that Councilmember changed his phone number to an unlisted number and is not available at the City Hall, his place of employment, or on weekends. Ms. Pfennighausen mentioned that all Councilmembers previously published their names and phone numbers in the Chamber newsletter and expressed her desire that the practice be reinstated. She stated that approximately 50% of the Little League members are from the City but noted that no one from the Council or Staff attended the Opening Ceremonies although many representatives from the City of Colton were in attendance. She asserted that that represented a Council and Staff duty and added that they were invited. She indicated that the Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority has been wrongfully drawn into litigation involving two individuals in the City and expressed her feeling that the claim was being unjustly defended at the expense of the public, the SCJPIA Board, and the Councils of all cities that participate in SCJPIA. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Emergency Operations Committee (a) Minutes of 1/21/91 CC-91-50 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Emergency Operations Committee minutes of January 21, 1991. (b) Appoint New Member CC-91-51 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSRTOM, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Gary Eldridge as a regular member of the Emergency Operations Committee. 11 Council Minutes - 4/25/91 Page 3 2. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 3/11/91 CC-91-52 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Crime Prevention Committee minutes of March 11, 1991. 3. Historical & Cultural Committee (a) Minutes of 4/1/91 CC-91-53 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Historical & Cultural Committee minutes of April 1, 1991. 5B. Council Reports Ma or Matteson, announced that he attended a Tea in honor of the volunteers at the Grand Terrace Branch of the San Bernardino County Library. He inquired of the City Manager as to when the population figures on the I-215 freeway signs would be corrected. He referred to a letter from the librarian, Carolyn Bowse, that expressed gratitude for the City's continued interest and support of the library. He announced that the Historical & Cultural Committte will hold a free Art Show in the Community Room at the Grand Terrace Civic Center from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 1991. He proclaimed that Jane Salinas is the new Miss Grand Terrace queen and thanked Lisa Coburn of the Chamber of Commerce for planning the event. He mentioned that the San Bernardino Valley Community Concert Association is presently selling tickets for $25.00 to $60.00 for the 1991/92 season, suggesting that interested people contact Irene Mason. He cautioned citizens that burglaries increase during this season and announced that Mr. Dawson from the Colton Chamber of Commerce was present to accept the Proclamation for "Volunteer Recognition Week." He stated that a letter of condolence was sent to the family of John McDowell on behalf of the City and Council. He also requested, and Council concurred, that in conjunction with "Volunteer Recognition Week" Certificates of Appreciation be presented to all of the volunteers who work for the City. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, asserted that the activities of the Friends of the Library are crucial for supplementing the efforts of the Council and the County in providing assistance to the Grand Terrace Branch librarian. He reiterated that the Art Show will be held on Sunday, April 28, 1991 and encouraged people to attend that show. He stated that the Community Concert Association is held in most California cities and added that the membership cards are valid at any concert in any other city. He expressed grief at the death of John McDowell but applauded Mr. McDowell's past efforts as a Planning Commissioner to bring positive, viable economic Council Minutes - 4/25/91 Page 4 development into the City. He inquired as to whether the new billboard on the west side of the I-215 freeway, which promotes the City of Colton, is located in Grand Terrace or Colton. He suggested that the City Attorney contact the City of Colton regarding the method of handling the billboard situation. He questioned the validity of calling Atlanta to regulate the thermostat in City Hall. City Manager Schwab, indicated that the City would need to contact Cal Trans, District 8, in order to change the freeway signs, indicating that he would place the request. He stated that if Cal Trans does not respond to the request in a timely manner, the City will locate a vendor to obtain the lettering and will make the necessary corrections. He remarked that the billboard in question is located in Colton and related that the billboard was illegally erected and that two faces of the billboard were granted to Colton as a condition of the settlement of the lawsuit which the City of Colton brought against the billboard company. He stated that two years ago the City purchased the Honeywell Energy Management System in order to save on utility and maintenance costs. He explained that groups using the Meeting Room often left the thermostat at a very low setting over weekends but remarked that the thermostat can no longer be operated from the site, adding that City Staff call Atlanta to let Honeywell know when the system should be in operation. City Attorney Hareer, stated that no court date has been set for the billboard litigation but commented that most billboard companies are willing to compromise on the matter. Councilmember Hilkey, indicated that he felt the library function, was an informative event, adding that the library can access books from 28 other libraries. He credited Lori Hazelton as a major component of the success of the Miss Grand Terrace Pageant, commenting that the pageant was well presented and will be broadcast again on Comcast cable. He requested, and Council concurred, that Staff contact BFI disposal to develop a yard waste recycling program. He thanked Mike Marron of Comcast for the advertising program on Channel 44, reiterating that commercial advertising only costs $10.00 per week. He complimented the City and Day Care Staff for establishing an off-track day care program and for promptly reacting to the needs of the citizens. Councilmember Christianson, thanked the judges of the Miss Grand Terrace Pageant and commented that he will be out of state for the upcoming Council meeting. He stated for the record that he did not mind missing the meeting if the remainder of the Council wished to hold the meeting, indicating that his intention was merely to inform them of his planned absence. Council Minutes - 4/25/91 Page 5 City Manager Schwab, stated that the second reading of the minor Zoning Amendments, Amendments to the Specific Plan, and the Waste Water Discharge Ordinance were scheduled for the May 9, 1991 City Council Meeting but could easily be rescheduled for the May 23, 1991 meeting. He added that if a Special Meeting had to be called, the Council would still have a quorum. It was the consensus of Council to cancel the May 9, 1991 City Council Meeting after learning that Mayor Matteson and Councilmember Christianson will be unable to attend. Barbara Pfenni hausen, 22111 Ladera, Grand Terrace; expressed dissatisfaction with the cancellation of the May 9, 1991 City Council meeting and questioned how the Council could know that nothing of importance would be requested to be placed on the Agenda prior to the meeting of May 9, 1991. Councilmember Carlstrom, announced that he attended the SANBAG and Omnitrans meetings on the first Wednesday of the month, indicating that the focus was on rapid transit. He stated that Supervisor Barbara Riordan is spearheading a plan to open and connect streets in Grand Terrace to provide ease of travel through the City and to reduce impaction on the freeway. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. FIRST READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CA ADOPTING AMENDMENT Z-91-01 AMENDINiG TITLE 18 MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A REVISED TITLE 18 AND ITS ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE' DECLARATION-9 -0 Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public. Councilmember Christianson abstained from discussion due to a potential conflict of interest. CC-91-54 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON ABSTAINED), to accept the first reading of the Zoning Amendment Ordinance relating to the adoption of Z-91-01, the amending of Title 18, and the adoption of the revised Title 18 and its associated Negative Declaration (E-91-01). 6B. SP-91-01/GP-91-01/Z-91-02/E-91-02 The Public Hearing for SP-91-01/GP-91-01/Z-91-02/E-91-02 was continued to the May 23, 1991 City Council Meeting. 6C. AMEND WASTE WATER ORDINANCE The Public Hearing for the amendment of the Waste Water Ordinance was continued to the May 23, 1991 City Council Meeting. Council Minutes - 4/25/91 Page 6 NEW BUSINESS 8A. Design Contract for Freeway Landscaping Improvements CC-91-55 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to enter into a contract for landscape architectural services with Randolph Hlubik Associates, Inc. and execute said contract on behalf of the City Council. 8B. General Fund Escrow Advance (Child Care Center) CC-91-56 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve an appropriation of $479,000 from the General Fund unappropriated fund balance for the Grand Terrace Child Care building purchase and to authorize the reimbursement of the General Fund in the amount of $479,000 through the sale of certificates at the end of escrow. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Matteson announced that Council went into Closed Session to complete the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager. 8C. Consideration by City Council for Contract and Salary Negotiations Tor City Manager 0 CC-91-57 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to enter into an Employment Agreement with the City Manager with a severance compensation period of 3-months. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:30 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 23, 1991. Deputy City Clerk of t e City o Grand Terrace