11/14/1991CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 14, 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 November 14, 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 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 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Matteson reconvened City Council meeting at 6:10 p.m.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Lisa Coburn, Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce, introduced the new
1991/92 Little Miss Grand Terrace, Ariel Schwab.
2B. Sharon Korgan, Community Services Officer, introduced the Crime
Prevention Poster and Essay Contest winners.
2C. Mayor Pro Tem Grant read a Proclamation declaring Thursday,
November 21, 1991 as "Great American Smokeout Day."
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-91-161 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Remainder of the Consent
Calendar with the removal of Item F.
A. APPROVE CHECK REGISTER N0. 111491
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B. RATIFY 11/14/91 CRA ACTION
C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
D. APPROVE 10/24/91 MINUTES
E. AUTHORIZE DEPUTY CITY CLERK'S ATTENDANCE AT THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ELECTION LAW SEMINAR, DECEMBER 11-13, 1991.
G. RECYCLING EXEMPTION (MENDEZ)
H. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA SENIOR CENTER BOND ACT OF 1984 FOR SENIOR CENTER
RENOVATION
I. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PLANNING
AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ALLOWING THE CITY OF
RIALTO TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EMCON
ASSOCIATES TO COVER ADDITIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED BY THE EAST
VALLEY COALITION AND TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATE LAW
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3F. Refuse Exemption (Chavez)
CC-91-162 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CARLSTROM, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY VOTED NO), to approve
the refuse exemption for Mr. Chavez.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Fran Van Gelder, 11975 Mt. Vernon, Grand Terrace; expressed
delight w t t e children who received awards for their anti -drug
posters and essays. She announced that the Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Commission of San Bernardino will host its 7th
Annual Recognition of Service to Youth Event on Tuesday, December 10,
1991 at 4:00 p.m. at the County Government Center in the Board of
Supervisor's Chambers, adding that there will be an audio-visual
presentation and a reception. She remarked that reservations must be
made by December 2, 1991 by calling 387-5762. She stated that the
Grand Terrace Lion's Club will be honored for its contributions of
services to youth and revealed that the Lion's Club has donated $8,000
to the Colton Joint Unified School District to fund the Quest Program
for junior high students. She explained that the Quest Program
provides students with instructional materials regarding behavior, peer
pressure, substance abuse, family relations, and survival skills.
She asserted that teachers are trained in the proper application
of the Quest Program and added that the Lion's Club also funded the
teacher training for the program. She extended thanks to the Lion's
Club for their service to the community's youths and invited the
Council and the public to attend the Recognition of Service to Youth
Event.
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ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
(a) Resignation of Debra Mueller
CC-91-163 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the resignation of Debra
Mueller from the Crime Prevention Committee with deepest regrets
and to direct Staff to advertise the vacancy with the term to
expire on 6/30/94.
2. Parks & Recreation Committee
(a) Minutes of 10/7/91
CC-91-164 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CARLSTROM, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Parks and Recreation
Committee Minutes of October 7, 1991.
(b) Purchase of new bleacher seats
CC-91-165 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the purchase of four, three -tiered bleacher
seats to be installed at the DeBerry Street baseball diamond and at
the Pico Street baseball diamond at a cost of $4,160.
(c) Request for financial help for Grand Terrace Soccer Team to
attend State Cup Tournament
CC-91-166 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 5-0, to appropriate $250 from the General
Fund for a donation to the Geckoes, an under-12 Grand Terrace
Soccer Team, for their attendance at the State Cup Tournament.
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Matteson, remarked that he received a telephone call from a
resident regarding the lack of a crosswalk on the hill on Mt.
Vernon but expressed his belief that the location is too dangerous
for a crosswalk. He stated further that he received a letter from
a resident that expresses objection to a $15.00 fee for late
payment of the trash collection bill, and he directed Staff to
investigate the matter. He announced that on November 18, 1991,
the Department of Transportation Landscape and Vegetation Control
Billboard Policies will hold a meeting in San Bernardino at 10:00
a.m. and asked for a volunteer to attend the meeting. He also
indicated that the League of Women Voter's sent a letter of thanks
to the City for the use of the Council Chambers for the School
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Board Candidates Forum, and he added that the Grand Terrace Youth
Basketball Club thanked the City for the donation. He indicated
further that he has received complaints from citizens regarding
abandoned vehicles and debris in the yard of a residence on Canal
Street, and he requested that Staff investigate the situation.
Councilmember Carlstrom, stated that he would attend the Department
of Transportation meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Grant, read a letter, written by a Grand Terrace
resident, which expresses appreciation for the services and
programs offered by the City of Grand Terrace.
Councilmember Hilkey, thanked Thelma Winkler and Ron Wright for
arranging the League of Women Voter's Candidate's Forum. He
expressed satisfaction with the success of the Country Fair and
indicated delight at the community support of the Miss Grand
Terrace and Little Miss Grand Terrace Pageants. He revealed that
he attended a Conference in San Fransisco and expressed his
interest in a seminar entitled "Urban Forestry," explaining that it
is a service whereby the trees in a City are inventoried and the
community is subsequently given information on the maintenance of
those trees. He commented further about the lateness of the
November issue of the Chamber newsletter and remarked that some
residents complained about the delivery of the newsletter. He
reported that he attended a seminar at Lake Arrowhead and commented
that it was informative, stating that the seminar emphasized the
importance of an increased reliance upon mass transit. He
indicated his dissatisfaction with the quality of the Council
Chamber's Public Address system and requested that Council direct
Staff to check the system. He observed that the Ontario -based
Comcast system does not produce huming and static as does the Grand
Terrace system and remarked further that the system also receives
transmissions from a local radio station. He questioned whether
certain expenses, such as those incurred to support umpires and
groundskeepers, are actually being offset by the fees collected.
Councilmember Carlstrom, concurred that the Conference in Lake
Arrowhead was informative and added that the seminar unveiled
environmental and other plans for the future of California. He
questioned, however, the source of the revenue to support the new
plans for the State, remarking that the State is currently
enmeshed in an economic depression. He intimated his belief that
there is a morale problem on the Citizens' Patrol and requested
that Staff investigate the matter.
Councilmember Christianson, announced that the 13th annual City
Birthday Party will be held prior to the Council Meeting on
December 12, 1991 and mentioned that anyone interested in attending
the Birthday potluck should contact Ann Petta at 783-0658. He
reported that the Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Christmas
decorating contest and stated that applications must be submitted
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to the Chamber by December 6, 1991. He indicated that the awards
for the Christmas Decorating Contest will be announced at the City
Birthday Party. He remarked further that he was pleased to
discover announcements in the sewer billing regarding the City of
Grand Terrace Housing Program and sign-ups for the Colton/Terrace
Little League, which will be held on Saturday, November 16, 1991
from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Snack Bar at the Soccer Field.
Elsa Ingalls, Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce; announced that the
Economic Development Committee meets on the first Friday of every
month and added that the Committee recently reviewed the Resolution
of the City of Grand Terrace relating to fire fees. She remarked
that the November 1991 newsletter featured the Grand Terrace
Cleaners on Barton Road and indicated that any business that wishes
to be featured in the newsletter should contact the Chamber in
order to be placed on the publication list. She revealed further
that in January 1992 the Chamber will begin a "Read Me" campaign
whereby a Chamber member's name will be hidden within the text of
the newsletter and when that member calls the Chamber with the
correct location of their name, that member will win prizes. She
expressed satisfaction with the Chamber Mixer, which was held at
Pure Design Interiors on November 13, 1991 in Grand Terrace. She
mentioned further that she and Lisa Coburn also attended the Grand
Opening of the new K-Mart store in Cooley Ranch on November 14,
1991 and added that they also attended an anti -smoking luncheon
sponsored by the San Bernardino County Medical Society and
co -sponsored by the Colton and Grand Terrace Chambers on the same
day, commenting that the luncheons are held every other month. She
expressed satisfaction with the Second Annual Program of Action
Planning Retreat, stating that any questions about the Action Plan
can be addressed to the Chamber. She also mentioned that the
Chamber is sponsoring a Christmas Party at Terrace Village RV Park
on December 11, 1991 and added that the participants are requested
to bring an unwrapped child's toy with them. She stated that the
toys will be given to needy families in the City. She announced
that Mail Mart USA, 12056 Mt. Vernon, Grand Terrace, received the
postal contract for the City and indicated that the City now has
its own postmark.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ESTABLISHING FIRE SERVICE
FEES FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND PLANNING RVICES
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none,
he returned discussion to Council.
CC-91-167 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GRANT, CARRIED 4-1 (MAYOR MATTESON VOTED NO), to adopt the First
Reading of the Ordinance relating to the establishment of fire
service fees for fire prevention and planning services.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Award School District Feasibility Study
CC-91-168 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT,
CARRIED 5-0, to postpone action on the School District Feasibility
Study until the first City Council Meeting in January 1992 pending
a response from the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
office.
7B. Studv on School Area Pedestrian Safet
CC-91-169 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GRANT, CARRIED
5-0, to adopt the traffic engineer's report with Item #7 amended to
indicate that a "25 mph" speed limit sign is to be posted on
Vivienda and Carhart Avenues and on McClarren Street and to amend
Item #9 to indicate that Botz Dots are to be installed on Barton
Road and on Vivienda in the vicinity of Grand Terrace Elementary
School and to appropriate $6,000 from the unappropriated General
Fund for the completion of the improvements.
NEW BUSINESS
8A. City Entry Beautification (Includes "School Block Wall" on Barton
Mayor Pro Tem Grant, suggested that Council adopt a composite of
Options 2 and 3.
Councilmember Hilkey, commented that he liked the idea of a
three-foot high solid block construction on the lower section of
the wall to provide for protection from vehicles that may leave the
roadway and an open design on the top section.
City Manager Schwab, asserted that an open structured wall will not
meet the sound attenuation goal but stated that the combination of
Options 2 and 3 will be an effective compromise, providing both a
certain level of sound attenuation and adequate playground
surveillance. He expressed his belief that the School District
might accept the compromise solution.
Councilmember Carlstrom, commented that the openings along the wall
will produce a photo effect of the entire playground when observed
from a moving vehicle but suggested that one row of blocks be
placed higher on the wall and one row lower in order to magnify the
photographic effect. He suggested further that a wrought iron
oneninq be placed every 50 feet along the wall.
Councilmember Hilke , expressed his objection to the use of the
concrete block in the wall structure, citing the lack of the
aesthetic quality of that type of block. He inquired as to the
level of sound attenuation that was to be mitigated by the
structure of the wall.
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Planning Director Materassi, stated that the guideline is 65
decibels on -site but remarked that the wall will not meet that
requirement since sound in the area originates from several
sources. She stated that the Planning Department can inform the
School District as to how much the wall will reduce the decibel
levels but added that the Planning Department can not
guarantee a specific decibel reduction at the site.
City Manager Schwab, mentioning that the School District has agreed
to work with the City regarding the design of the wall, he
stated that he will present any proposal agreed upon by the Council
to the School Board.
Councilmember Christianson, declared that he preferred the
combination of Options 2 and 3 for the design and structure of the
wall.
Councilmember Carlstrom, concurred with the composite of Options 2
and 3 but suggested that more rows of open blocks be added to the
wall to increase surveillance of the playground, recommending that
three rows of open block traverse the wall.
Councilmember Christianson, commented that the wall has been
designed to provide pedestrian surveillance of the playground
through the top row of open blocks and viewing of the playground by
vehicular traffic through the middle section of open blocks.
Councilmember Hilkey, requested that the Planning Commission
provide recommendations for the structure and design of the wall
and reiterated his objection to the concrete block. He suggested
that the sketches of the wall be expanded to cover 100' to 150' of
the wall.
Councilmember Carlstrom, stated his opposition to a solid block
wall. He questioned whether the City should modify the ingress and
egress of the City at Barton Road due to the impending changes on
the I-215 freeway which have been proposed by Cal -trans.
City Manager Schwab, remarked that the City relinquished that
portion of the freeway where Cal -trans has their right-of-way,
stating that the areas shown on the drawings reveal rights -of -way
that are currently owned by the City.
Councilmember Hilkey, inquired as to whether there are any plans to
modify the northbound onramp to the I-215 freeway and expressed
his dissatisfaction with the aesthetics of that area.
Mayor Matteson, questioned whether wrought iron could be used to
replace the cinder block in the wall.
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City Manager Schwab, suggested that the different suggestions
offered y Council be reviewed and returned to Council in
approximately one month.
Councilmember Carlstrom, in discussing the Options presented for
the entry signs, he praised the City of Rancho Cucamonga's entry
monument.
Mayor Matteson, indicated that Option 1 was the concensus selection
for the entry sign.
City Manager Schwab, stated that the City will bid on all the
Options and allow Council to select one of the signs once the costs
for each Option are known. He mentioned further that the project
budget is $120,000, which he estimated to be approximately $60,000
less than the necessary amount. He requested that Council approve
one of the concepts so that the project can be presented for
approval to the School District.
Councilmember Hilkey, inquired as to whether it was premature to
complete the red accent painting at Mt. Vernon and Barton, stating
that only one corner of the intersection conforms to the Specific
Plan.
Cit Manager Schwab, remarked that the existing, conforming corner
will be repeated or enhanced on the remaining corners. He assured
Council that he will bring the issue of the wall back to Council
for further discussion in the future.
Councilmember Christianson, requested that the drawings cover 50'
or more of the proposed wall.
Mayor Matteson, asserted that Council seemed to concur on the slump
stone and the wrought iron features of the wall, remarking that the
cinder block opening is the only structural component of the wall
that is in question.
City Manager Schwab, reiterated that the wall issue will be
re-examined by Staff and returned to Council for future review.
8B. Storm Drain Construction - Grand Terrace Road
CC-91-170 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED
5-0, to participate in the cost of providing for the construction
of adequate drainage facilities for Terrace Village Plaza
Development to the extent of 76.11% of the final total audited
costs of the project and to appropriate $93,375 from the Storm
Drain Capital Improvement Fund (Excludes City's payment of the 10%
overhead).
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ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:30 p.m., until
the next regular CRA/City Council meeting, which is scheduled to be
held on Thursday, December 12, 1991.
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