06/13/1991CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 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 June 13, 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 Pastor Salim Elias, Azure Hills
Seventh-Day Adventist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
Pro Tem Grant.
Mayor Matteson convened City Council meeting at 6:05 p.m.
Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:10 p.m.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor Matteson presented a Certificate of Commendation to San
Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Henry Jones for his proactive
patrol action which led to the arrest of suspects in the robbery of
the Union Federal Bank.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-91-105 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar.
A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO 061391
B. RATIFY 06/13/91 CRA ACTION
C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
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D. APPROVE 05/23/91 MINUTES
E. APPLICATION FOR PEDDLING/SOLICITING PERMIT (YUM YUM ICE CREAM)
F. ACCEPT BONDS & AGREEMENT (M.S. PARTNERSHIP)
G. GRANT DEED (M.S. PARTNERSHIP)
H. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FY 91/92 BUDGET
I. CDBG CITY/COUNTY DELEGATE AGENCY AGREEMENT
J. RECYCLING EXEMPTIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Barbara Pfenni hausen, 22111 Ladera St., Grand Terrace; commended the
Council on approving a prudent budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
She announced that she attended the Cal Trans meeting in San Bernardino
regarding the improvement of the I-215/I-91 freeway but added that
there were no representatives from the City of Grand Terrace in
attendance at that meeting. She requested that City Staff contact Cal
Trans to ensure that the City is being notified of the dates of the Cal
Trans meetings. She stated further that the freeway will be widened
through the Grand Terrace area from the center lanes and added that the
two high priority items in the project area are the upgrade and
reconfiguration of the I-215/I-91/I-60 interchange and the improvement
of the offramp area at Washington Street and Mt. Vernon. She
reiterated that a representative from the City of Grand Terrace needs
to be on record at all of the Cal Trans meetings.
John Taylor, 22843 Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace; complimented the
promptness with which the City Manager responded to the graffiti
problem on Vista Grande Way and added that Peggy Taylor will provide a
microwave oven to the Senior Center once the new center opens.
ORAL REPORTS
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Matteson, extended condolences to the Finnegan family
regarding the demise of Mrs. Tom Finnegan.
Councilmember Christianson, offered thanks to the individuals and
organizations that assisted with Grand Terrace Community Awareness
Day, which was held on Saturday, June 1, 1991.
Councilmember Carlstrom, reported that he represented the City at
the monthly SANBAG and Omnitrans meetings.
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Mayor Pro Tem Grant, indicated that the We Tip organization
provided anti -graffiti brochures and posters to the City and noted
the correlation between the City's anti -graffiti campaign and that
of the We Tip organization. He commented about the impact of the
Department of Environmental Services upon Grand Terrace's Community
Awareness Day, questioning whether the enforcement of health codes
was the result of an over zealous act. He expressed
dissatisfaction that the League of California Cities has increased
the cost of membership dues from $50 to $100. He also mentioned
that a Baldy View Regional Executive Officer sent a warning to
Council regarding the first reading by the Board of Supervisors of
County Ordinances, such as a new homeowner's tax, which will result
in an indirect loss of revenues to the City when those Ordinances
are instituted. He requested that the City Manager or City
Attorney investigate the matter to determine whether the City can
avoid any additional costs. He also questioned whether the City
could plead with the Board of Supervisors or petition other cities
to address the situation. He commended the success of Community
Awareness Day but expressed chagrin at the Health Department's
restriction on food at the event. He further indicated delight at
the new construction in Grand Terrace, expressing appreciation that
those businesses are showing confidence in the City's economy.
City Manager Schwab, introduced the new Planning Director, Patrizia
Materassi, and the new Assistant Finance Director, Phil Bush to
Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. TPM-90-03/E-90-09 (Harber)
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none,
he returned discussion to Council.
CC-91-106 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED
5-0, to adopt the Resolution approving TPM-90-03 and its associated
Negative Declaration (E-90-09) subject to the conditions contained
in the Resolution.
6B. FIRST READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
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Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none,
he returned discussion to the Council.
CC-91-107 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the first reading of the
Ordinance relating to the regulation of waste discharge into the
sewerage system of the City of Grand Terrace.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Designate Two -Hour Parking on East Side of Mt. Vernon North of
Barton Road to 11965 Mt. Vernon
CC-91-108 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED
4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM VOTED NO), to designate the East side
of Mt. Vernon Avenue from 11931 to 12043 Mt. Vernon as "Two -Hour
Parking;" to paint the curb on the West side of Mt. Vernon red; to
study the possibility of placing a pedestrian crosswalk on Minona;
to study the possiblity of placing a stop sign or stop light on
Minona near the entrance to the Advocate School; and to study the
feasibility of reducing the speed limit on Mt. Vernon.
7B. SECOND READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE ADOPTING AMENDMENT -9 - -9 -E-91-02
AMENDMENT TO H N ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN AND GENERAL PLAN LAND
USE/MAP AND ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
SECOND READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CA ADOPTING AMENDMENT Z-91-02 CHAPTER 18.20,
REMOVING UNL PARCEL IN [HE BARTON ROAU-7F= PLAN ADDING 10 [HE
R2 ZONE DISTRICT AND ITS ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION E-91- 2
CC-91-110 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the second reading of the
Ordinance amending the Barton Road Specific Plan, the General Plan
Land Use/Map and its associated Negative Declaration and the
Ordinance amending the Zoning District Map, which removes one
parcel in the Barton Road Specific Plan, adding to the R2 Zone
District, and its associated Negative Declaration.
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Consideration of a Feasibility Study for a Grand Terrace School
District
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public.
Janet Lenaker, 23125 Westwood St., Grand Terrace; urged Council
to vote in favor of funding the feasibility study for a Grand
Terrace School District.
Paul Norris, 22655 Van Buren, Grand Terrace; spoke against the
Colton Joint Unified School system at the High School level and
indicated a favorable attitude to an independent school system
in Grand Terrace.
Geoffrey Curran, 22755 Kentfield, Grand Terrace; expressed
opposition to the possible formation of a new school
district in Grand Terrace and objected to the expenditure for
the feasibility study.
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Kent Van Gelder, 34943 Beech Avenue, Yucaipa; indicated
approval of the feasibility study.
Barbara Pfennighausen, 22111 Ladera, Grand Terrace; expressed
opposition to the feasibility study and the proposed Grand
Terrace School District; however, she suggested that the City
open bids to acquire a company to conduct the study if the
study is approved.
Debra Mueller, 22608 La Paix, Grand Terrace; spoke on behalf of
Bea Gigandet, 22743 Miriam Way, Grand Terrace, who indicated
approval for the proposed Grand Terrace School District.
Ms. Mueller also spoke in favor of the feasibility study and a
school district in Grand Terrace.
Bob Kretzmeier, 22186 Emerald St., Grand Terrace; expressed
approval of financing the feasibility study.
Ron Wright, 22914 DeBerry St., Grand Terrace; spoke in
opposition to the Colton Joint Unified School District and in
favor of funding the feasibility study.
Roy Nix, 12173 Country Club Lane, Grand Terrace; indicated
opposition to the funding of the feasibility study and to the
formation of a new school district in Grand Terrace.
Tony Petta, 11875 Eton Dr., Grand Terrace; expressed support
for funding the feasibility study.
Carol Robb, 22641 Lark St., Grand Terrace; expressed her
objection to the expenditure for the feasibility study and to
the formation of a school district in Grand Terrace.
Earl Moore, 23195 Glendora Dr., Grand Terrace; spoke in favor
o unding the feasibility study.
Thelma Winkler, 12570 Mt. Vernon Ave., Grand Terrace; expressed
her approval of funding the feasibility study.
Mary =Hunt, 12050 Paradise St., Grand Terrace; spoke in favor of
funding the feasibility study and possibly establishing a
school district in Grand Terrace.
Kathy Hollowell, 22362 Raven Way, Grand Terrace; indicated her
approval for funding the feasibility study.
Eric Hernandez, 22985 Finch St., Grand Terrace; spoke in
support of the Colton Joint Unified School District and in
opposition to funding the feasibility study.
Mayor Matteson returned discussion to the Council.
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CC-91-110 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize and instruct the City
Manager, through the advice of the City Attorney, to prepare a
request for proposal to conduct a study of the feasibility of
reorganization of the school district for the City of Grand
Terrace.
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, June 27, 1991.
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