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06/27/1991CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 27, 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 27, 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 Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director Brenda Stanfill, Deputy City Clerk John Harper, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer ABSENT: None The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Roger Greenwalt, First Baptist Church of Grand Terrace, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carlstrom. 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. Lisa Coburn, Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce, introduced Miss Grand Terrace 1991, Jane Salinas, and Ms. Salinas presented her portrait to the City. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-91-111 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO 062791 B. RATIFY 06/27/91 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA Council Minutes - 6/27/91 Page 2 D. APPROVE 06/10/91, 6/11/91 AND 6/13/91 MINUTES E. AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNCIL AND STAFF TO ATTEND LEAGUE MEETING IN MONTEREY F. RECYCLING EXEMPTIONS G. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY H. 1991/92 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT PUBLIC COMMENT Richard Rollins, 22700 De Berry St., Grand Terrace; revealed his desire that Grand Terrace once again become a part of the "Keep America Beautiful" program. He expressed chagrin at the amount of trash at the baseball diamond at Terrace Hills Community Park on De Berry and suggested that additional trash receptacles be placed at that location and that those receptacles be emptied on a regular basis. He stated that he has brought the matter to the attention of the City and the Colton/Grand Terrace Little League and added that the Parks & Recreation Committee Chairman met with representatives from the Colton Joint Unified School District but the situation has not been rectified. Barbara Pfennighausen, 22111 Ladera St., Grand Terrace; stated that she still holds the title of Coordinator for the disbanded Clean Community Systems Committee and indicated that the Committee can be reinstated if there is sufficient interest in the program, adding that many Ordinances regarding trash in the City were implemented by the Committee and that the Committee had an anti -graffiti program. She indicated that the Committee requires a board of five members and that members need some training. She added that the Committee was required to complete a monthly photometric index or a photographic record of the amount of litter in the City, commenting that now the PI is required to be completed only twice yearly. She expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the mobilehome park at the junction of Grand Terrace and Barton Roads, suggesting that it be inspected. She specifically objected to a damaged, uninhabitable mobilehome that was removed from its space and left parallel to the street. She questioned whether the owner of the mobilehome park can be fined on a daily basis to provide incentive to have the trailer removed from that location. City Manager Schwab, indicated that the mobilehome park owner as been ordered to remove the coach within (10) days in accordance with the City's Public Nuisance Abatement procedures, adding that the owner was also notified that if the trailer is not moved, the City will move the coach and assess a lien against the property. He stated that the City will pursue the matter through the division of San Bernardino County that handles mobilehomes, stating that the mobilehome park owner Council Minutes - 6/27/91 Page 3 is uncooperative and that many of the certified notices return unserved, but he assured Council that the trailer will be removed. Stan Hargrave, 12048 Canary Ct., Grand Terrace; informed Council that the vacant lot at the corner of Preston and Barton Road has become a used car sales lot. He inquired whether the City has an Ordinance that will allow the Sheriff's Department to enter onto private property to ticket the vehicles, suggesting that if the City does not have such an Ordinance, one should be amended to include that provision. He stated that he objects to the auto sales since the area is not zoned for retail sales, no permits have been issued for sales at that location, and it is situated within the Specific Plan area whereby the appearance of the location is important for future business development. He commented further that the lot is adjacent to a residential neighborhood and poses a potential problem because it attracts strangers into the area after dark. In reference to the school issue, he commented that the feasibility study should not be preempted by comments from Councilmember Hilkey, adding that schools in Grand Terrace can receive more funding only if those schools perform more poorly but stressed that the Council Meeting is an improper forum for discussion of the issue. He concluded that the issue should be approached from a noncombative position to avoid causing a breach between the CJUSD and the City. City Manager Schwab, indicated that the City has addressed the car sales lot matter at other locations in the City, commenting that the cars for sale always reappear at new locations. He stated that if the Council desires that the car sales cease at that site, Council should direct Staff to notify the property owner that an illegal business is being conducted on his property and then post the area for "No Parking" and enforce the no parking rule. He clarified that with the agreement of the property owner to post no parking, the Sheriff's Department can enter onto the property to ticket the vehicles. Barbara Pfennighausen, 22111 Ladera St., Grand Terrace; remarked that less than 1/4 of the student body of Colton High School is from Grand Terrace. She suggested that it would be possible to determine the number of Colton High School students from Grand Terrace who take college preparatory courses, commenting that she does not know of any Grand Terrace students who were rejected at a college because they were graduates from Colton High School, adding that schools do not receive funding when those schools are doing well. She emphasized that the facts referenced about the school district should reflect Grand Terrace rather than district -wide student progress. She implied further that there is no correlation between the prestige of a school and the r presence of crime on any campus. Ron Wright, 22914 De Berry, Grand Terrace; aired his belief that the community supports the City's elementary schools, commenting that the actual concern is at the high school level. He expressed his desire Council Minutes - 6/27/91 Page 4 for accountability and the avoidance of mediocrity in the school system, indicating that the forum at the Colton School Board lacks openness. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical & Cultural Committee (a) Minutes of 6/3/91 and 6/18/91 CC-91-112 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Historical & Cultural Committee Minutes of June 3, 1991 and June 18, 1991. (b) Appoint New Member CC-91-113 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the resignation of Hazel Fuller as a regular member of the Historical & Cultural Committee and to appoint Colleen Edmundson as a regular member of the Committee. 2. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 5/13/91 CC-91-114 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of May 13, 1991. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, referenced a letter written by a teacher from Colton High School, Donald Douglas Gage, that appeared in the Voice of the People, which cited the Council's actions regarding the possible formation of a Grand Terrace School District as racist and read another letter, written by the Principle of Colton High School, which appeared in the same publication, that lauded the merits of Colton High School and criticized the City's dissatisfaction with the Colton Joint Unified School District. He emphasized that the school issue is not racial in nature and questioned the reason many students are attending high schools in other districts, stating that the common goal should be the achievement of the best education for the students rather than dissension. However, he added that some of the statistics in the article do not correspond with statistics from state reports. Councilmember Hilke , displayed statistics on the educational programs of the Colton Joint Unified School District which he obtained from the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, indicating that the test score ratings have declined at Colton High r_ L Council Minutes - 6/27/91 Page 5 School. He revealed that the average percentage of high school graduates from Colton who are accepted in the University of California college system is less than 2% in comparison to other districts such as the Riverside District. He indicated further that the elementary schools in Grand Terrace are the lowest funded schools in the district. He stated that funding is state and federally controlled and questioned how the Colton school district could improve the service to Grand Terrace. He also remarked that Colton High School is one of the poorest performing schools in the state, which is itself ranked as the fourth poorest performing state in the nation in terms of the educational system. He expressed dissatisfaction with the results of his efforts to work with the Colton Joint Unified School District, stating that the School District does not provide as open of a forum as that which is available at Council meetings in Grand Terrace. He reported that he represented the City on a tour of the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant, adding that he was impressed with the security and safety measures observed at the site. Councilmember Christianson, queried the City Manager as to whether senior citizens need to go to B.F.I. or to the City to obtain the senior recycling discount and questioned how the public was to be informed about the senior discount. City Manager Schwab, indicated that there have been numerous requests for senior citizen recycling exemptions and stated that the recycling contract, which was negotiated with B.F.I., includes a provision for individuals 65 years of age or older to receive a senior discount of 10% of the disposal portion of their bill. He clarified that the current bill is $1.15 but added that the seniors will save $.05 per bill and pay only $1.10 per month. He announced that seniors can file for their discounts at B.F.I. but added that they may apply at the City Manager's office with his assistant, Betty Trimble, who will process the applications. He commented further that the applicants will need to bring a Driver's License or some other proof of age and some form of identification such as a property tax bill or a rental receipt to obtain their discount and stated that the City will publish an article in the Chamber of Commerce newsletter to clarify the discount procedure. Councilmember Carlstrom, in reference to the car sales lot situation, recommended that the City contact the San Bernardino office of the Department of Motor Vehicles to alleviate the dilemma. He expressed delight at the development along Barton Road but stressed his displeasure at the graffiti on the GTI building, the Keeney development, Hair Benders, and the lawnmower shop, adding that the graffiti problem needs to be addressed. He stated further that he has received negative comments regarding the close proximity of the development at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Barton Road to the street as a potential traffic hazard for that intersection, and he indicated that these concerns need to be Council Minutes - 6/27/91 Page 6 considered before developing the area any further. He expressed his belief that the school district issue is creating a breach between the Colton Joint Unified School District and the City and commented that the dissent is harmful to the students. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, emphasized that Councilmember Hilkey does represent the people of the community on all issues as an elected official. He stated that he was satisfied with the earlier school district study but expressed his wish that the feasibility study be conducted to end the controversy on the school district matter. He reported that he represented the Mayor at the Citizens' Patrol quarterly meeting on June 22, 1991, indicating that the meeting was interesting and informative. He referred to a population status report he received from the City Manager's office and stated that the City should initiate the change of the population figures on the City signs. He commented that the Clean Community Systems Committee worked and was evidence of the City's community volunteerism and activism, adding his opinion that with the growing population and subsequent increase in trash and graffiti in the area, the Clean Community Systems Committee should be reinstated. He expressed displeasure with the increase in water use rates and the increase in the meter charge. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. City Engineer's Report on Traffic Control Request for Mt. Vernon CC-91-115 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to post a two-hour parking limitation on the East side of Mt. Vernon from Barton Road to 1,300 feet North of Barton Road and to provide pavement markings for the parking spaces within that area, including a red curb; to provide for no parking at least five feet on each side of the driveways; and to appropriate $2,000 to provide the required striping and signage. 7B. SECOND READING - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 13.12 OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL COD GULA ING THE DISCHARGE WASTES N O THE SEWERAGE REPEALINGOF THE CITY UF GRAND TINUCE AND N NO. 72 CC-91-116 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the second reading of the Ordinance relating to the regulation of the discharge of wastes into the sewerage system of the City of Grand Terrace and repealing Ordinance No. 72. 7C. SECOND READING - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUT16N P LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEENC N THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN OTHER N WITH RESPECT THERETO Council Minutes - 6/27/91 Page 7 CC-91-117 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the second reading of the Ordinance relating to the approval and authorization of the execution of lease agreements between the City of Grand Terrace and the Public Financing Authority. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Year End Budget Adjustments CC-91-118 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the budget adjustments and to appropriate the following: 1. $2,000 for City Attorney Professional Services; 2. $13,000 for City Engineer Professional Services; 3. $16,586 for County Administrative Fee to Collect Property Taxes; 4. $19,000 for Insurance and Surety Bonds; 5. $4,640 for the Public Health Contract; 6. $14,000 for San Bernardino County Jail Booking Fees; 7. $1,500 for Park Maintenance Utilities; 8. Decrease by $3,000 the County Weed Abatement Appropriation; 9. $7,034 for Street Services Fund Contract; 10. $300 for School Crossing Guard Salaries; 11. $24,331 for Waste Water Treatment Payments. 8B. Reschedule July 11, 1991 Council Meeting It was the consensus of Council to cancel the July 11, 1991 City Council Meeting upon learning that Mayor Pro Tem Grant and Councilmember Carlstrom will be unable to attend. A Special Meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 1991 at 6:00 p.m. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:00 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 25, 1991. Deputy City Clerk of tM City of Grand Terrace