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09/26/1991CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 26, 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 26, 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 Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director Brenda Stanfill, Deputy City Clerk John Harper, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer ABSENT: Randall Anstine, Assistant City Manager The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Tom Comstock, Assembly of God, 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. Mayor Matteson presented San Bernardino County Sheriff's Captain Ernie Reynosa with a plaque in appreciation of his many years of service to the City of Grand Terrace. City of Grand Terrace Community Service Officer, Sharon Korgan, gave a presentation on Red Ribbon Week and Neighborhood Watch in honor of Crime Prevention Month, October 1991. City Manager Schwab introduced Captain Tom Denham as the new San Bernardino County Sheriff's Captain for Grand Terrace. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-91-145 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar. A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER 10. 092691 B. RATIFY 09/26/91 CRA ACTION E Council Minutes - 9/26/91 Page 2 C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA D. APPROVE 9/12/91 MINUTES E. RELEASE CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT FOR TRACT 14471 (EMBLEM) F. RECYCLING EXEMPTIONS G. RESCIND REFUSE EXEMPTION (MAZEN YASIN) PUBLIC COMMENT Barbara Pfenni hausen, 22111 Ladera St., Grand Terrace; thanked the City Council and Staff on behalf of the Citizen's Patrol and all of the City Is volunteers for the picnic that the City gave to honor the volunteers on September 21, 1991. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Crime Prevention Committee (a) Minutes of 8/12/91 CC-91-146 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of August 12, 1991. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Matteson, recited an article about graffiti that appeared in the National Graffiti Information Network newsletter. Commenting that there is a language of graffiti which can serve to direct people to a location of illicit drug sales, he stressed the need to remove graffiti promptly. He stated that he has scheduled a meeting on Monday, September 30, 1991 with Dr. Fischer, Superintendent of the Colton Joint Unified School District, who is presently conducting study sessions regarding the Grand Terrace School District issue. He announced that Free Dump Day will be October 12, 1991 and read an article printed in the High Desert Star that compliments the City of Grand Terrace's financial stability. He expressed delight that the City is gaining a reputation as a well -operated City. He announced that Carol Beswick, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Redlands, resigned her position as a Board member of the South Coast Air Quality Management District and added that the City Selection Committee will assign a replacement on November 6, 1991. He stated that Milford Harrison, Mayor of Loma Linda, requested the City of Grand Terrace's support as a candidate for that position. Council Minutes - 9/26/91 Page 3 Council concurred to support Milford Harrison's candidacy for membership on the Board of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Mayor Matteson, remarked that the City of Grand Terrace has also received a request to support San Bernardino Community College District ballot Measure L, commenting that the $60 million bond issue will initially raise property taxes $3.00 per year and will increase to $8.00 annually. Emphasizing that the City has a policy to avoid involvement in political issues, he polled the Council for their opinions. It was the consensus of Council that the City should remain neutral on Measure L. Mayor Matteson, announced that the City/Council Conference will be held at the Lake Arrowhead Hilton on November 7 - 8, 1991 and requested that Council attend the meeting. He recited a letter from the Department of Public Health regardig the impending flu season which indicates that from October through December, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health will sponsor its annual comapign to innoculate children, adults with chronic illnesses, and seniors over the age of 55 years against flu and other illnesses. He commented that the letter indicates that there will be a $3.00 charge for each immunization and information can be obtained by calling 387-6788. He commented that the clinic which will be held on Thursday, November 21, 1991 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hutton Center will be the closest immunization site to Grand Terrace. He stated further that a copy of the health department letter will be forwarded to the Senior Citizen's group and added that another copy of the letter will be available in the City Manager's office. Mayor Pro Tem Grant, expressed satisfaction with the success of the Volunteer picnic and commended the volunteers. He invited the public to the Grand Opening of the Child Care Center and revealed that the building will be dedicated to Grand Terrace's first City Manager, Seth Armstead. Mayor Matteson, remarked that due to the closing of the Grand Terrace Pharmacy on Friday, September 27, 1991, the Grand Terrace postal service contract will be open for bids. He stated that once the bid is awarded, the post office substation will re -open in another location in the City. �- City Manager Schwab, indicated that since the arrival and subsequent installation of certain plumbing fixtures, the Child Care Center is now ready for the October 4, 1991 opening ceremonies ' that will be held at 6:00 p.m. He commented further that there are still openings in the Child Care Program, which is open to all communities. He encouraged parents to register their children for Council Minutes - 9/26/91 Page 4 the child care program and remarked that the Child Care Center will open for business on October 7, 1991. Councilmember Hilke , announced that the Friends of the Library will e holding their annual Book Sale from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 1991 and on Saturday, September 28, 1991 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. He expressed delight with the Volunteer picnic and complimented the structure and setting of the Child Care Center. He mentioned further that on Sunday, September 29, 1991 the First Baptist Church of Grand Terrace will be presenting Grand Terrace Days. He commended the City Manager for attending City events and praised the City Manager's involvement with the community. Revealing the disparity between effort and profit, he remarked that he recycled 570 pounds of newspapers, 115 pounds of aluminum, 163 pounds of glass, and 110 pounds of cardboard and gained only $22.40. He expressed his opinion that recycling is expensive and indicated that recyclers do not recycle kitchen glass or used motor oil. He explained that the City's curbside recycling program is inexpensive and complimented the program. He recommended that Council support the Chamber of Commerce in their efforts to encourage and attract tenants to the developments in the City. Mayor Matteson, declared that the Union 76 station in Grand Terrace will recycle used motor oil. Councilmember Christianson, indicated that cooking -contest participants are needed for the loth Annual Grand Terrace Country Fair that will be held on November 2, 1991 at the Grand Terrace Community Center and added that the Women's Club will hold their barbeque at the Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He suggested that the public contact Vi Gratson at 783-0634 or Ann Petta at 783-0658 for more information about the Country Fair and mentioned that the deadline for participation is October 15, 1991. He reported that the Tour de Terrace will be held on October 6, 1991 from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and announced that his son, Kevin Michael Christianson, was born on September 17, 1991. Councilmember Carlstrom, commented about articles that were printed in a Colton Joint Unified School District publication regarding gang attire and the dangers of a new alcoholic beverage know as a Cisco Cocktail, which has a comparatively high alcohol content. He expressed his belief that Grand Terrace should be conscientious in monitoring the sale of liquor to minors. Indicating a high regard for Dr. Fischer, he read aletter which he received from Superintendent Fischer that thanks Councilmember Carlstrom for meeting with him and indicates that Dr. Fischer will attend a Council meeting once he has met with all of the City's Councilmembers regarding the Grand Terrace School District issue. He also recited a letter he received from Mayor Holcomb regarding a draft Resolution to repeal the booking fee initiative and a luncheon meeting regarding the booking fees which is scheduled to Council Minutes - 9/26/91 Page 5 be held on October 2, 1991 at the Third Floor Board Room of the City Hall Annex at 201 N. "E" Street, San Bernardino. He stated further that the letter requests that comments regarding the Resolution be directed to Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator, at 384-5122. He informed Council that he has the sample Resolution available for perusal. He also reported that he attended the SANBAG Congestion Management Program (CMP) meeting, the purpose of which was to establish guidelines for reporting on area traffic problems and to determine traffic volume and the impact of new development on traffic flow. He indicated that the final draft of the information from the CMP meeting will be completed by November 9, 1991. He also expressed satisfaction with the Volunteer picnic. Mayor Matteson, stated that the City received a letter of appreciation from the Grand Terrace Soccer Team for the City's contribution to the team. He stated that the former City Attorney of Grand Terrace, Ivan Hopkins, died on September 21, 1991 and announced that the funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Miller Mortuary in Corona on September 27, 1991. �- Rod Lambert, Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce; reported that the Chamber s second annual Retreat planning session will be held on Saturday, October 5, 1991 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He indicated that the Chamber of Commerce's Directors and Ambassadors will attend the opening of the Day Care Center on October 4, 1991 and mentioned that Council is invited to a social hour which will be held prior to the Retreat at the Executive Director's residence. He also announced that the Chamber will be holding its Annual Installation Dinner at Pinnacle Peak on October 9, 1991 at a cost of $40.00 per couple or $20.00 individually and added that the Annual Golf Tournament, which was held in conjunction with the Colton Chamber of Commerce, was a success. He announced that the Economic Development Committee has a new Chairman, Mr. Jack Ingalls and stated that the Committee will meet on October 4, 1991 at 7:00 a.m. at Demetri's in Grand Terrace. He indicated further that the Chamber is planning a Grand Opening for the Town and Country shopping center once the tenants are in place by mid or late November 1991. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Report on Traffic Control at Mt. Vernon/Grand Terrace Road CC-91-147 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON VOTED NO), to appropriate $10,000 for the placement of a flashing amber light, additional signs, and Botts Dotts at the intersection of Grand Terrace Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue. 7B. Exemption from Recycing/Refuse Collection (Timm) Council Minutes - 9/26/91 Page 6 CC-91-148 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY VOTED NO), to grant Mr. Lowell R. Timm exemption from refuse collection and curbside recycling. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Adopt San Bernardino County Fire Fees Council concurred that the adoption of the San Bernardino County Fire Fees should be agendized for the October 24, 1991 City Council Meeting to allow sufficient time for additional research and review by the Chamber of Commerce. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:28 p.m., until the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 10, 1991. Deputy City Clerk ofAhe City of Grand Terrace