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09/12/1991CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 12, 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 September 12, 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 ABSENT: Phil Bush, Assistant Finance Director John Harper, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Salim Elias, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Christianson. 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. Mayor Matteson presented Engineer John Sprague and Firemen Roger Burgett, Mickey Rose, and Kurt Williams with Certificates of Commendation for their prompt action in providing emergency first -aid to two-year old Teresa Albiso, thereby preserving her life. 2B. Mayor Matteson read a Proclamation designating the week of September 17-23, 1991 as "Constitution Week." CONSENT CALENDAR CC-91-144 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with removal of Item H. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 091291 Council Minutes - 9/12/91 Page 2 B. RATIFY 09/12/91 CRA ACTION C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 8/22/91 MINUTES E. RECYCLING EXEMPTIONS F. AUTHORIZATION FOR LEAGUE ATTENDANCE FOR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND PLANNING DIRECTOR G. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM I. SALARY RESOLUTION J. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - STREET STRIPING (GTC-91-02) ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3H. Report on Traffic Control at Mt. Vernon/Grand Terrace Road Council and Staff concurred that a cost estimate study should be completed prior to the initiation of any action on the installation of traffic control devices at the intersection of Mt. Vernon and Grand Terrace Road. PUBLIC COMMENT Dick Rollins, 22700 De Berry St., Grand Terrace; stated his belief that a Cal -Trans study indicated that the speed limits in the residential areas of the City were to be the prima facie speed of 25 mph. He commented that the Sheriff's Department has increased their patrol on De Berry and added that the crosswalks and proper lettering have been placed on the street but expressed his desire that "25 mph" be painted in block letters on the street surface to supplement the speed limit signs on both ends of De Berry. He expressed appall at the rumor that the Colton Police Department might take over law enforcement duties in Grand Terrace and praised the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. He indicated delight that the State closed the California Youth Authority half -way house that was located on Cardinal Street in Grand Terrace. He emphasized that although the City has been cited by the Santa Ana Regional Water Control District because the Soccer Club used an illegal herbicide to mark the touch lines of the soccer field, the Soccer Club will be financially responsible for the payment of any fines arising from the situation. He inquired whether Councilmember Christianson could provide the public with a new telephone number and indicated that the telephone number that Mr. Christianson used during the Council election period was no longer in service. Councilmember Christianson, recited his telephone number as 783-9157. Council Minutes - 9/12/91 Page 3 Councilmember Carlstrom, announced that his mobile phone number is 349-9317. ORAL REPORTS 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, reported that he presented Councilmember Hilkey's list of concerns regarding the Grand Terrace School District issue to Colton Joint Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Herbert Fischer. He read a letter from Dr. Fischer that indicates that the list has received attention from the Board of Education and indicates that Dr. Fischer will respond to the issue during the month of September 1991. He al so stated that he has a copy of a letter written by Assemblyman Paul Woodruff regarding the closure of the Olive Crest Home on Cardinal, which was effective August 27, 1991. He announced that October 19-27, 1991 is "Red Ribbon Week," and added that the City will hold a "Red Ribbon Week" ceremony on Friday, October 25, 1991 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Community Meeting Room. City Manager Schwab, summarized the development of the City's new Child Care Center, indicating that the remodeling of the 8,000 square foot building which the City purchased for the facility at 22400 Barton Road is nearly complete. He commented that the new Center has the capacity to serve the needs of 98 children, ranging from infancy to elementary school age and added that the facility will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in order to accommodate the needs of parents who are both employed. He announced that the Grand Opening of the Center will be held on Friday, October 4, 1991 at 6:00 p.m., stating that the program will officially begin on Monday, October 7, 1991 and added that sign-ups, which began on Monday, September 9, 1991, generated a heavy response. He stated further that the program is still open and advised interested parties to contact City Hall. He commented that the entire center where the Child Care facility is located will be remodeled and detailed the other business that are being developed in the same area, indicating that a full -service restaurant will open on the westerly side of the site on November 1, 1991; a large pet store will open north of the restaurant; and Ceasar's Pizza will also open in the commercial center. He mentioned further that the interior structures of the Child Care Center have been designed and proportioned to accommodate the size of the children. Mayor Matteson, questioned the City Manager regarding the progress of the project to beautify the entrance to the City. City Manager Schwab, responded that the City is currently in design review with the architect and indicated that the initial project design has been modified, which will require more time for completion than originally planned. He explained that Cal -Trans has not finalized plans for the addition of a lane to the I-215 Council Minutes - 9/12/91 Page 4 freeway; therefore, the City is focusing on sites that will not be impacted by any changes to the freeway interchange, stating that the City is contemplating transferring the inactive portion of the funds to the Mt. Vernon/Barton Road area. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, commented that he met with Dr. Fischer who assured him that the Grand Terrace School District issue would be addressed in September 1991 and concurred with the City Manager's enthusiasm regarding the development on Barton Road. At the Mayor's request, he read an article printed in a periodical published by the Southern California Association of Governments that extols the features of the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce newsletter. Councilmember Hilke , thanked Council and Staff for the cards, p ants, and flowers that he received from the City in sympathy for his brother's death. He expressed his satisfaction that the problem on Cardinal was rectified, commenting that City police reports reveal that crimes have been occurring at the half -way house on Cardinal and at apartment complexes in the City. He questioned the donation of the swim blocks to the Colton Joint Unified School District, which the City subsidized and presented to the Swim Club. City Manager Schwab, expressed his belief that the school needed to install the swim blocks at the pool and speculated that it was an oversight that the City was not informed of the Swim Club's intention to donate the swim blocks to the School District but commented that he felt the students were benefitting from the donation. Councilmember Hilke , suggested that the City and the Chamber of Commerce 'combine efforts to produce a celebration to honor the new businesses that will be opening in the City. He also read a humorous poem about recycling to Council which was written by Karen Knopsnyder of the Grand Terrace Toastmaster's club. Councilmember Carlstrom, reported that he attended the SANBAG and Omnitrans meetings in early September 1991, commenting that Omnitrans bid on 43 Ford Escorts from Fairview Ford. He remarked that the commuter rail was the major topic of discussion at the SANBAG meeting and added that the commuter rail is scheduled to begin service into Los Angeles in the Fall of 1992. He indicated that he met with Mayor Holcomb and other representatives of cities in the County regarding the booking fee, commenting that the booking fee may become a ballot issue. He stated further that there will be a Free Refuse Disposal Day for valley residents on Saturday, October 12, 1991 at the Milliken, Mid -Valley and San Timeteo sites, adding that automobiles, station wagons, vehicles with trailers, and pickups up to 3/4 tons will be admitted to the landfill sites free of charge with a valid driver's license as proof of residency. I Council Minutes - 9/12/91 Page 5 ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 6:45 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 26, 1991. oj6da Liu L � Dep-lity City C erk of the Ci y o Grand Terrace I