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03/14/1985CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 14, 1985 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 March 14, 1985, at 5:42 p.m. PRESENT: Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Byron Matteson, Mayor Pro Tempore Tony Petta, Councilman Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilwoman Dennis L. Evans, Councilman Seth Armstead, City Manager Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer Myrna Erway, City Clerk ABSENT: None The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend Lucille Hays, Grand Terrace Assembly of God Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Myrna Erway. DELETED AGENDA ITEMS - 2 - So. Calif. Gas Co. Presentation; 5F - Alcohol Permit or /29/85 wedding. RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER COMPANY Allan Stover, newly -elected President of the water company, stated the annual stockholders meeting was held this date; Mr. Dodson resigned from the presidency after six years due to failing health. Ernie Zampese has been elected as Vice President, and William McKeever as Secretary/Treasurer. Mayor Grant congratulated the newly -elected officers. Councilwoman Pfennighausen advised she was assured at the meeting that the company is preparing the capital improvement maintenance plan for the underground water delivery system, with a report forthcoming in a month; at that time it will be determined when the program will be implemented after the cost and payment method is established. Was also advised the matter of rotation of three director positions will be resolved this year before the next election of board members. The new budget is forthcoming in two months. Councilman Petta advised he also attended the annual stockholders meeting; feels the City's interests will be protected since two of the three officers live in the City. Page 1 - 3/14/85 CIVIC CENTER CONSTRUCTION Architect's Field Report No. 53 was provided. City Manager Armstead reported: (1) Cancelled March 6 walk-through and did not participate in a walk-through today since the items on the punch list are incomplete; opposes processing the Notice of Completion until all corrections have been completed; (2) Driveway striping will be completed March 15; (3) Painting the curbing red in front of the Civic Center will be delayed until the curb has been repaired; (4) An energy audit will be conducted. Councilwoman Pfennighausen recommended securing the plate covering the light switch at the speaker's podium. MINUTES (2-14-85) CC-85-56 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES to approve the Minutes of February 14, 1985 as amended to reflect "the property owners, the City and the utility companies should be encouraged to put in improvements as an inducement to developers" on Page 13, Paragraph 3. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-85-57 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES to approve the following Consent Calendar items, with 5F deleted from the agenda: A. Approval of Check Register No. 031485; B. Ratify 3/14/85 CRA Action; C. Authorize City Clerk to attend Annual CCAC Conf. in Oakland April 18-20, 1985; D. Authorize Mayor to execute contract renewal with San Bernardino County for Chemical Weed Control (GTC 85-05); E. Award & Authorize Mayor to execute contract to provide hardware/software to Data Decisions -NCR for $50,829; G. Determine that certain property is surplus to the needs of the City & authorize City Manager and/or delegate to conduct a public auction & to dispose of the property to the highest bidder on each individual item of surplus property; and H. RESOLUTION NO. 85-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY or GRANDC CA, SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ADELANTO'S RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Grant advised the Planning Commission Agenda for March 25 was provided; felt the joint session on 3-7-85 was productive and looks forward to additional joint meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson stated several Planning Commissioners have also indicated they felt the meeting was productive, opened up communication channels and requested additional joint meetings. Page 2 - 3/14/85 School Sites - City Manager Armstead stated Council previously indicated an interest in property for a school site which is on the 3-25 Planning Commission Agenda for tentative tract map approval. Councilman Petta stated that was only one of several sites discussed; recommended no interference in the process. Planning Director Kicak requested a legal opinion of potential problems if the tentative tract is approved. City Attorney Hopkins stated if the City should desire to purchase that property, the only problem would be the increased property value once it has been subdivided. Councilman Evans stated a preference was indicated for that parcel at the joint meeting due to its central location; questioned the suitability of the parcel immediately to the east. Mr. Kicak stated Staff has not evaluated the parcels at this time. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson questioned and was advised possibly twelve sites are available with suitability unknown at this time. Councilwoman Pfennighausen voiced concern for availability of funding to purchase a site. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson stated other options are available; felt immediate action on this matter is imperative. Councilman Petta, with Mayor Grant concurring, stated the developer would be responsible for purchasing the site and building a new school; the City can only hold the property in a manner satisfactory to the property owner so the site will be available to a potential developer. Mayor Grant stated Council concurs immediate action is imperative. Mr. Kicak stated processing of the tentative tract map will continue and other sites will be explored; the minimum time to process a final tract map is approximately 2 1/2 to 3 months. CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE Committee Minutes of 1-21-85 were provided. Chairperson Susan Crawford advised the Committee now has five members; the first Town Meeting on Neighborhood Watch will be advertised to be held March 27 at 7:00 p.m. Responding to Councilman Petta's question on the status of the Blue Mountain Wilderness Park Adhoc Committee, advised Mr. Kidd is now indicating an unwillingness to donate acreage; further investigation is forthcoming. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Committee Minutes of 1-10-85 and 2-21-85 were provided. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADHOC COMMITTEE A Committee Report dated 3-6-85 was provided. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson reported the survey questionnaire was completed and was to be delivered to the printer today for inclusion in the March Chamber of Commerce Newsletter; encouraged citizen participation to provide the committee with needed information. Page 3 - 3/14/85 POLICE CHIEF REPORT Capt. Jim Bradford advised the Crime Prevention Officer from Capt. Schuyler's Division and Susan Crawford met with tenants in the Terrace Mesa Apartments at Mt. Vernon and DeBerry last week since some burglaries, primarily vehicular, have occurred in that area. Recently two suspects were apprehended at that location in the progress of a vehicular burglary. FIRE CHIEF REPORT City Manager Armstead advised a meeting will be held March 19 to discuss the ISO rating. Data processing needs for the Fire Department are currently being considered. SCHOOL IMPACTION Councilman Evans stated correspondence from the school district was received January 24 objecting to the proposed Chaparral Pines apartment project on the basis of school impaction; requested that the school district be requested to provide documentation, to be made available to Council and the Planning Commission, to substantiate the concern for school impaction, since this could be a major concern during the review process of other potential projects in that area. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson stated this concern was not addressed when that area was zoned R-3. Councilwoman Pfennighausen stated the burden is on the school district to prove school impaction so the City can take action to alleviate the situation; this information has repeatedly been requested the past two years but never received. City Attorney Hopkins advised staff can only request that a report be forwarded to the City by the school district. Councilman Petta disagreed with requesting a report, feeling the school district will provide such a report if and when the need arises. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Councilwoman Pfennighausen and Councilman Evans felt obtaining advance information on school impaction is necessary to enable the City to plan for future school expansion requirements versus waiting to address the matter after impaction occurs. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Armstead reported: (1) Leader Sandy Torre and Girl Scout Troop #467 will conduct a tree planting ceremony at the Civic Center March 16 at 2:00 p.m. to plant the Christmas tree they donated to the City; (2) Provided information relative to public entity liability; City Attorney feels the City's coverage is adequate; and (3) He and Finance Director will attend Inland City Managers meeting relative to overtime and compensatory time; will provide information as received. Page 4 - 3/14/85 PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairman Dick Rollins reported there was no meeting since part of the membership was attending a conference in Sacramento. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Petta referenced information Council received relative to Mrs. Co urn s telephone call that an article in the Sun indicates that Grand Terrace is in the San Bernardino service area, yet Grand Terrace is the only City that is required to pay foreign exchange rates for an 825 prefix; uncertain what can be done since previous City efforts on this matter have failed; recommended staff investigation. Recess at 6:38, reconvened at 7:02 p.m. with all present. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson recommended and Council concurred that staff develop a planning ow chart similar to Cathedral City's. Councilwoman Pfennighausen recommended formation of the two committees shown on that flow chart. CC-85-58 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilman Petta to limit diesel truck parking to commercially -zoned areas only. Councilwoman Pfennighausen questioned if this will prohibit trucks from parking on private property; was advised the zoning code r prohibits commercial truck parking in residential zones. City Attorney Hopkins read the Municipal Code sections on parking. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson advised the intent of the motion is to eliminate eight hours from Section 10.16.020. Councilwoman Pfennighausen objected to prohibiting well -maintained trucks from parking in an area which has a rural atmosphere. Motion No. CC-85-58 carried 4-1, with Councilwoman Pfennighausen voting NOE. CC-85-59 Page 5 - 3/14/85 Mayor Pro Tem Matteson requested authorization to attend a meeting in Sacramento in April sponsored by the Inland Empire Chamber of Commerce as a City representative to meet with legislators for a cost of $260. Motion by Mayor Grant, Second by Councilman Petta to authorize Mayor Pro Tem Matteson to attend the meeting in Sacramento in April and appropriate $350 from General Fund Balance to Account No. 10-4110-270. Councilwoman Pfennighausen and Councilman Evans questioned if he would attend as a Council or Chamber representative, since this is a Chamber -sponsored function; Councilman Evans objected, noting Council has many opportunities to attend seminars of this type. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson stated he would represent the City as a Councilman; representatives from all facets of the Cities attend, meet the legislators individually and receive good input; will seek information on the proposed revenue sharing cutbacks; feels cities must get involved to ensure continuance of needed funding. Mayor Grant stated he made the motion to authorize the trip, taking Mayor Pro Tem Matteson at his word that he will represent the City. Motion No. CC-85-59 carried 3-2, with Councilwoman Pfennighausen and Councilman Evans voting NOE. Reconvene CRA - The Community Redevelopment Agency reconvened at 7:23 p.m. into 'aJoint session with the City Council. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADHOC COMMITTEE Mr. Jim Rigley, Interim Chairman, reviewed the Committee report on the March 6 meeting which was distributed; advised future meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers; a chairman will be elected at the next meeting on April 2. Stated Finance Director Schwab presented a financial analysis on the City at the March 6 meeting reflecting the City is presently in a weak financial position, with expenditures anticipated to increase and revenues to decrease. Other information provided by Mr. Schwab indicates total residential development of existing available land would not provide revenue to offset the cost of additional required services; Stater Bros. Market, the City's largest retail sales business, provides very little revenue, since there is no sales tax on food. Mr. Rigley noted it is imperative to attract commercial development to provide sales tax revenue and to jealously guard the remaining commercial property in the City; felt he would not have supported the General Plan Update relative to the area along Mt. Vernon n/o Barton Road had he realized the need for land for commercial development. Mr. Rigley advised a resident questionnaire will be mailed with the March Chamber of Commerce Newsletter to get an indication of the types of commercial development desired; this information will then be furnished to developers through coordination with the County's Economic Development Department. Stated Joe White, San Bernardino Economic Development Director, had advised funding will be required if developers are to be contacted and questioned whether the committee has a budget; requested that a $4,000 committee budget be established for the remainder of the fiscal year; does not know how much funding will be required. Noted he received a call from Dennis Cardoza expressing an interest in selling 10 acres adjacent to the freeway; will be in further contact with him on this matter. (CRA-85-14) Motion by Vice Chairman Matteson, Second by Chairman Grant to authorize the transfer of $4,000 from CRA "Professional Services" to establish a $4,000 budget for the Economic Development Adhoc Committee for FY 1984-85. Mr. Evans felt documentation justifying the amount requested and confirmation that funding is available should be provided prior to appropriation. Concurred with the need to attract commercial development; questioned how Mr. Rigley felt area along Mt. Vernon n/o Barton Road should be developed, whether he felt the City should have a large amount of commercial development or should be compatible with the City's size, and what area should be emphasized for commercial development. 0 §M/95- Mr. Rigley felt it is too late to rezone the area on Mt. Vernon n/o Barton Road; felt the density in that area should not exceed nine units per acre, citing increased traffic problems and will not provide sufficient revenue to furnish required City services. Stated the only commercial areas are on Barton Road and the freeway area; not suggesting a regional shopping center, but felt access could be considered if commercial ventures are started in the freeway area; _felt the Terrace Plaza project might attract additional commercial development in the Fire Station area. Doesn't know how much commercial development the City will require; noted Mr. Schwab had advised the City's reserve has been depleted since construction of the Fire Station; felt revenue is needed to cover the budget and to build up a reserve. Roy Nix, 12173 Country Club Lane, stated he is very proud of the Civic Center and Council Chambers; felt the present commercially -zoned property is sufficient, but the present population and business base is insufficient to attract commercial development; felt the General Plan is well-balanced, and that the residential area between Canal and Mt. Vernon, n/o of Barton Road, is necessary and will attract business if properly developed. Chairman Grant questioned and Treasurer Schwab confirmed the requested funding is available, due to termination of the RSG Contract. Mr. Petta declared a potential conflict of interest on this matter. r Motion No. CRA-85-14 carried 3-1-1, with Mr. Evans voting NOE and Mr. Petta abstaining. Adjourn CRA - The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 88 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TMACE, A, AMENDING THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 18.72, DEALING WITH SIGNS. (Second Reading) City Attorney Hopkins read the title of the Ordinance; stated no action was taken on the Chamber's request to expand the freeway zone at the 2-28 meeting; the Chamber was unable to specify an area; since the area must be specifically defined by either legal description or by size and area, recommended adoption of the ordinance as proposed, and processing variance requests through the Planning Commission. Councilman Petta declared a potential conflict of interest on this matter. Mayor Grant opened public hearing and closed public hearing, receiving no public input. CC-85-60 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Mayor Grant, to adopt Ordinance No. 88 by title only carried 4-0, with Councilman Petta abstaining. Page 7 - 3/14/85 PRECISE ALIGNMENT - VIVIENDA AVENUE City Engineer Kicak advised recent field surveys by the consultants for Vivienda Avenue Bridge design revealed that the actual alignment of the recorded right-of-way does not follow the existing Vivienda improvements; a title company search indicates no changes to the map recorded in 1894; the major existing problem is the street improvements don't occupy the right-of-way as shown on the map and two structures are located within the existing right-of-way; subsequent to the construction of those structures the Board of Supervisors authorized construction of Vivienda Bridge at its present location in 1912, which indicates the traveled way of Vivienda Avenue has existed at its present location since at least 1912, establishing prescriptive rights. Recommended establishing a precise alignment for the right-of-way following the centerline of the existing improvements as closely as possible, as outlined on Exhibit "B" of the Staff Report dated March 6, 1985 on this subject. Richard Titera, CM Engineering, subcontractor to the consultants on this project, stated it is unnecessary to require the full 60-foot right-of-way at this time; recommended establishing the precise alignment and adding the additional right-of-way later - immaterial whether that action is completed in 10-25 years. Noted it would be to one property owner's advantage to dedicate the necessary right-of-way since he is presently paying taxes on the other side of the street. His firm is proceeding on the street improvement design and the bridge pursuant to the schedule. Responding to Mayor Pro Tem Matteson's question on cost differential and whether any problems were foreseen if the City continues with the right-of-way which presently exists, Mr. Titera advised locating the bridge pursuant to the recorded right-of-way would require a bridge 3-4 times longer than the present one and going over existing structures; since the present alignment has been used for approximately 70 years, by prescriptive rights the City can stay within that alignment, replace the bridge and not affect the property owners. Mayor Grant opened Public Hearing. Larry Halstead, 21894 Vivienda Avenue, stated his residence, built in 1910, is one of the subject structures; has discussed this matter with Mr. Kicak; supported staff recommendation and requested the City take action to abandon the right-of-way which goes through his house; questioned and was advised no action can be taken to abandon the right-of-way at this meeting; would require separate action, various resolutions and public hearings. Mayor Grant closed Public Hearing. CC-85-61 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Councilman Evans, ALL AYES to adopt the precise alignment of Vivienda Avenue pursuant to Exhibit "B" which will be formally incorporated into the official City records. Page 8- 3/14/85 COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Grant stated correspondence was received from the Governor's Office in icating Earthquake Preparedness Week will be observed April 15-20. Questioned the status of the stop sign in the area of Mr. Arkebaur's home; was advised the stop sign has been received; awaiting stenciling of the street. Mayor Grant questioned how often reports are received from CCS; recalls no reports on that organization's activities; noted the City is becoming cluttered, including the shopping area; the Mt. Vernon area going down the hill is being used as a dump site. Councilwoman Pfennighausen stated, relative to CCS, that Ken Rinderhagen was removing developer signs at 2:30 a.m. which had been placed illegally; requested that the deputies be advised of this problem and requested to assist. Mayor Grant encouraged attendance of the Civic Center Dedication Ceremony to be held April 21 at 2:00 p.m.; requested a report from the Civic Center Dedication Committee; was advised the committee has been working diligently, conducting regular meetings in preparation for the ceremony; a slide program on the history of the City will be shown; the dedication program is nearing completion for printing; Pastor Ray Williams will conduct the invocation; souvenir City Logo pins have been ordered and will be available for a $1.00 donation; the commemorative Chamber Newsletter issue is to be published by April 1. ADJOURN - The regular meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. The next regular me-eng will be held March 28, 1985 at 5:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, v City Cilyk APPROVED: 10 MEMO L. IsIlke RWRIIAI ��, ,r Page 9 - 3/14/85