02/07/1980CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 7, 1980
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to
order at 12354 Mt. Vernon, First Baptist Church of Grand Terrace, Grand Terrace,
California, at 6:10 p.m. on February 7, 1980.
PRESENT: Tony Petta, Mayor
Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor Pro Tempore
Doug Erway, Councilman
Jack Allen, Councilman
Hugh J. Grant, Councilman
Edward R. Clark, Administrative Services/Finance Officer
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Myrna Lindahl, Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
ABSENT Seth Armstead, City Manager
The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend William H. Hays, Grand Terrace
Assembly of God Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ken Rinderhagen.
ITEMS DELETED FROM AGENDA
Item 3N - Approval for Ilene Dughman to attend Secretarial Conference
on Emergency Services in Santa Cruz February 13-14.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 17, 1980
CC-80-34 Following amendment, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded
by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of
February 7, 1980, as amended.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar:
A. Approval of Check Register No. 020780.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 80-4 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE ELECTION OFFICERS AND
DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE APRIL 8, 1980, REGULAR
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
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D. RESOLUTION NO. 80-5 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 8TH DAY OF
APRIL, 1980, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 80-6 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE
FOR THE AUDIT AND PAYMENT OF DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 80-3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A REVISED BUDGET
OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1978/79.
J. Approve loan to Community Redevelopment Agency of $135,000.00
to purchase Parcel No. 276-202-50 for Civic Center Site,
contingent upon availability of funds.
K. Approve loan to Community Redevelopment Agency of $75,000.00
to purchase 25 ± acres & 3.4 ± acres in Tracts 9772 & 9773 for
park site, contingent upon availability of funds.
M. Approve request for the following individuals to attend "Keep
America Beautiful" Conf. in Riverside February 26 & 27: Clyde
Gundersen; Bob Yeates; Ken Rinderhagen. Cost $325.00.
0. Approve request to join Community Redevelopment Administrators
Organization. Initial Cost: $500.00.
P. Authorize requesting proposals for computerization of City
activities.
CC-80-35 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Grant and carried unanimously to approve the following items on the
Consent Calendar:
B. Approval for Commissioner John McDowell to attend League of Cities
1980 Planning Commissioners Institute in San Diego - February 27-29.
G. Approve amendment to Omnitrans Joint Powers Agreement - Section
10.0 - Seniority Rights - Consolidate East End Division & Metro
Division. Authorize Mayor to execute amendment.
H. Approve request to advertise for bids as follows:
(1) Slurry seal of residential streets.
(2) Street name & number signs.
I. Direct City Attorney & City Engineer to contact City of Riverside
re: access across Gage Canal. 0
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L. Accept grant of drainage easement for recordation - Parcel
Map 3973. Location: Easterly end of Pico - southerly side.
CHECK REGISTER NO. 020780
CC-80-36 Following discussion and clarification, Motion was made by Councilman
Grant, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to approve
Check Register 020780.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Petta read and presented a Proclamation proclaiming the week
of February 3 through 9, 1980, Boy Scout Week in the City of Grand
Terrace to Andrew Randolph - Troop Trainer, Pat Blazejewski - Leader-
ship Corps, and Ben Bartley - Senior Patrol Leader, of Boy Scout
Troop 40.
Mayor Petta read and presented a Proclamation proclaiming February 19,
1980, Rape Awareness Day, to Geoffrey Dooley, Chairman, Parks & Recrea-
tion Committee, and urged the citizens to attend a "Lady Beware"
Program on February 19, 1980.
Mayor Petta read a Proclamation to be presented to the American Heart
Association proclaiming the month of February as American Heart Month.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING THE ELECTION OFFICERS AND DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES FOR
THE APRIL 8, 1980, REGULAR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Following amendment of the polling place for Voting Precinct 4 to
CC-80-37 Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 12667 Michigan, Motion was made
by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast and carried
unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 80-4 as amended.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE
8TH DAY OF APRIL, 1980, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE.
CC-80-38 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by
Councilman Tillinghast and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No.
80-5.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-6
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE AUDIT AND PAYMENT OF DEMANDS AGAINST
THE CITY
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CC-80-39 Following discussion and amendment, Motion was made by Councilman
Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Allen, to adopt Resolution No.
80-6 with the deletion of Section 6. Motion carried on AYE votes
of Councilmen Tillinghast, Allen, Grant and Mayor Petta, with
Councilman Erway voting NOE.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A REVISED BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1978/79.
Following discussion and amendment to the Resolution to adopt the budget
CC-80-40 by reference, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by
Councilman Erway and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 80-3
as amended by City Attorney Hopkins.
CIVIC CENTER SITE
Following discussion and affirmation that the City has funds for this
CC-80-41 purchase, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by
Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to approve a loan of $135,000.00
to the Community Redevelopment Agency to purchase Parcel No. 276-202-51
for a Civic Center Site.
PARK SITE - 25 ACRES & 3.4 ACRE SITES
This item was deferred to the Council meeting of February 21, 1980.
KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL
Approve request for the following individuals to attend "Keep America
Beautiful" Conference in Riverside February 26 & 27: Clyde Gundersen;
Bob Yeates; Ken Rinderhagen. Cost: $325.00.
CC-80-42 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded
by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to take no action on this
item until certain questions can be resolved.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ADMINSTRATORS ORGANIZATION
CC-80-43 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Grant
and carried unanimously to table the request to join this organization
for a cost of $500.00 until it can be proven that membership in this
organization will be beneficial.
COMPUTERIZATION OF CITY ACTIVITIES - ORGANIZATION CHART & JOB DESCRIPTIONS
CC-80-44 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast,
seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to postpone
discussion and action to an Adjourned Public Workshop Session of the
City Council to be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 1980, at
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City Hall on the following items:
Agenda Item 3P - Authorize requesting proposal for computerization
of City activities.
Agenda Item 6A - Approval of Organization Chart and Job Descriptions.
COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner John McDowell reported on the following:
(1) Read a report of the Planning Commission Workshop Session of
January 28, 1980, (this report is on file in the City Clerk's office);
(2) Planning Commission Minutes for the regular meetings are now being
distributed to the Members of the City Council; (3) Staffing is being
presently conducted for the following proposed ordinances: Architectural,
Anti -Nuisance, and Solar; (4) Read a report from the General Plan
Amendment Sub -Committee (this report is on file in the City Clerk's
Office).
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Geoffrey Dooley reported on the following: (1) Announced
the resignation of Howard Knuppenburg from the Committee; (2) Physical
Fitness; Lady Beware Program; and 5 kilometer and 10 kilometer races
�j to be held March 30, 1980; (3) Development of ball park and need for
l lighting.
ENERGY COMMITTEE
CC-80-45 Leader Doug Erway reported on the following: (1) Motion was made by
Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously
to appoint Eugene Tidwell to the Energy Committee; (2).Trip to Sacramento
technical assistance can be provided by the State, but there are no
funds available; (3) Development of an energy plan for the City in
conjunction with the Planning Commission; (4) Three-day auditors
course at San Bernardino Valley College.
Councilman Tillinghast recommended staff advertising a vacancy on the
Ways & Means Committee, due to Eugene Tidwell's appointment to the
Energy Committee. It will be necessary for Mr. Tidwell to resign from
the Ways & Means Committee, if he has not previously done so.
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Chairman Koleta Green reported on the following: (1) Tour of the
25 acre proposed park site; (2) Meeting will be held February 11
at the Community Center for the purpose of developing a Little Theatre
Group; (3) Charter Council Members will have photographs taken
February 15 and 16 at Neal Adair's Studio. 11 X 14 portraits will then
be displayed in City Hall. Cost of the portraits will be paid from
the Committee budget; (4) California State College, San Bernardino,
is presentley conducting three extension classes at the Community Center;
(5) Wished a happy birthday to Mayor Petta, whose birthday is February 12.
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VOLUNTEER SERVICES COMMITTEE
Chairman Bob Yeates reported on th
fund presently is $920.79. Funds
donated for Christmas decorations.
February 14 to discuss the propose
the City contact Caltrans regardin
freeway that run through Grand Ter
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE
e following: (1) Accent on Youth
still remain from the $1,000.00
The Committee will meet
d use of those funds; (2) Recommended
g beautifying the sides of the
race; (3) Anti -Litter Program.
Chairman Judy Rinderhagen reported on the following: (1) Judy Rinderhagen
was elected Chairman of the Committee, to succeed Tom Teorey; Ron
Hoover was elected Vice -Chairman; (2) The Committee will now meet
on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m.; (3) Intensifying efforts on Neighborhood
Watch Program; (4) Announced resignation of Glen Ruth Thompson;
(5) A presentation on "We -Tip" and "War on Arson" will be presented at
the February 21 Council Meeting.
Discussion was held regarding applications of two prospective members for
the Committee. Staff was directed to contact the two members for
further information prior to further action by Council.
RECESS
Mayor Petta called a Recess at 7:38 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:57 p.m.,
with all Members present.
REPORTS
Councilman Grant reported
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that it took a citizen thr
Bernardino to Grand Terrace.
that he plans
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to attend the Work Session on
Formation Commission. Reported
ride the bus system from San
Councilman Allen reported on the following items: (1) Omnitrans
requested Council's authorization to meet with the General Manager
Omnitrans regarding obtaining funds which are available to install
bus shelters in Grand Terrace at no cost to the City; (2) SANBAG
requested Council's authorization to meet with the General Manager
SANBAG to discuss Dial -A -Ride service for Grand Terrace.
of
of
The report of distribution of transportation funds to the cities in
San Bernardino County under Senate Bill 325 show that Grand Terrace's
portion is $138,463.00.
Information must be provided to the South Coast Air Quality Management
District in order for Grand Terrace to be eligible for Federal and
State grants.
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f)
Councilman Tillinghast requested staff to investigate and remove any
tract advertising signs which do not conform with Ordinance No. 27 and
which have been placed without benefit of a permit.
Councilman Erway recommended sending a representative to the SCAG
eneral Assembly Meeting to be held on March 6. Councilman Grant will
attend.
Mayor Petta reported that he and City Engineer Joe Kicak had attended
the San Bernardino County Flood Control District Committee Meeting
held for the purpose of considering the budget and asked Mr. Kicak to
report on that meeting. Mr. Kicak advised Council he made a presentation
at that meeting requesting consideration of a storm drain project.
The Flood Control Committee has agreed to submit a proposal to the
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors that an initial study of the
storm drain system in Grand Terrace will be included in the next fiscal
year budget. Mr. Kicak feels the cost of construction of the storm
drain system could be approximately $1,000,000.00.
POLICE CHIEF REPORT
Captain Schuyler reported he had attended the meetings on behalf of the
City concerning the installation of a Statewide 911 emergency phone
system, which will be installed Statewide and is expected to be completed
within two years. Additional funds will also be available on a yearly
basis to be used in conjunction with the system. San Bernardino County
plans to apply for these additional funds. Applications for installation
of the 911 system was made for Grand Terrace by the County, since we
contract for services with them. Issuance of traffic and parking citations
has doubled in the past two months in Grand Terrace.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT
City Engineer Joe Kicak briefed Council on the recently -discovered
sewer lateral problem, and requested Council authorization to expend
CC-80-46 funds to investigate the extent of the problem. Motion was made by
Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously
to approve the expenditure of funds for investigation of potential
problems in the sewer laterals.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Adminstrative Services/Finance Officer Edward Clark, acting in City
Manager Seth Armstead's absence, reported on the following:
(1) Announced a meeting will be held at City Hall Offices with County
Fire Warden Banghart on February 12, 1980, at 10:00 a.m. for a report
of the results of the Fire Protection Study, in preparation for the
Local A ency Formation Commission meeting which will be held February 13,
1980; ?2) Requested Council consideration of a request by the Chamber
of Commerce to use the 10 acre site presently being finalized for lease
from Southern California Edison Company, from August 31 - September 3
for the Grand Terrace Western Days Bluegrass Festival.
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Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing on this matter, and the following
citizens addressed Council: Dick Rollins, 22799 DeBerry; Dave
Krajcar, 11833 Mt. Vernon; Geoffrey Dooley, 22432 Franklin Street;
Judy Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac; John Sanders, 12857 Reed Ave.; Ron
Poll, 12622 Franklin Way; and Joe Falkner of Southern California
Edison Company. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway to disapprove
the request for the use of the 10 acre site by the Grand Terrace Chamber
of Commerce. Motion died for lack of a second.
CC-80-47 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Allen
and carried unanimously to bring the Chamber of Commerce request for
use of the land back before the City Council for consideration when
the necessary information can be compiled and the contract reviewed;
(3) Asked Council to approve deferring hiring of a Parks & Recreation
Director until next fiscal year, and allowing the use of the $10,000.00
appropriated for that position to be used for the development of the 10
acre park site.
CC-80-48 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by
Councilman Tillinghast and carried unanimously to defer any further
consideration as to the appointment of the Parks & Recreation Director
until a later Council Meeting.
(4) Advised Council that the finalization of the La Loma Hills Annexation
won't be finalized until the distribution of Property Tax under AB 8 with
San Bernardino County is settled; (5) Griffin Development Company will
install gates at the east end of DeBerry; (6) The City Manager and the
Mayor will meet with Dan Palmer, Palmer Homes, at Westlake Village,
February 14, 10:00 a.m., to view architectural renderings for a proposed
Civic Center; (7) Staff members with compensatory time will not work
Tuesday, February 12. City Hall will remain open.
CITY INSURANCE PROGRAM
Following discussion, Mayor Petta recommended staff establish guidelines
to compare the various insurance companies, and to maintain the existing
policy for its normal duration.
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE/PARAMEDICAL SERVICE
Following staff recommendation that no contract be awarded for emergency
CC-80-49 ambulance and paramedical service, and discussion, Motion was made by
Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Erway to sign no contract at
this time. Motion carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Tillinghast,
Erway, Allen and Mayor Petta. Councilman Grant voted NOE.
EXTENSION OF BUILDING LEASE - 12189 MT. VERNON - CAL POLY INTERN PROGRAM
CC-80-50 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by
Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to approve the request to
extend the City lease of the Building at 12189 Mt. Vernon through
June 30, 1980, and to approve the Cal Poly Intern Program.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following citizens addressed Council:
Ken Rinderhagan, 12738 Wilmac; Geoffrey Dooley, 22432 Franklin St.;
and Dolores Kossman, 22735 Desoto. Mr. John Henry, 11911 Pascal,
regarding the requirement of a Business License for a single rental
property, since other cities require several rental properties before a
Business License is required. Staff was directed to review this and
place it on the Agenda for the February 21, 1980, Council Meeting.
CRA MARKETING STUDY STATUS REPORT
Mr. Mike Whipple briefed Council regarding the status of the CRA
Marketing Study.
Councilman Allen left the Council Chambers at 9:45 p.m., and returned
at 9:46 p.m. during Mr. Whipple's presentation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:55 p.m., with Administrative
Services/Finance Officer Ed Clark, City Attorney Hopkins, City Engineer
Joe Kicak, and Mike Whipple in attendance.
The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 7:10 p.m., with
all members present. Mayor Petta announced the Executive Session dealt
with litigation and no action was taken.
ADJOURN
The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 10;34 p.1n, to a
Public Work Session to be held Thursday, February 14, 1980, at 3;00 p.m.
at City Hall. A Public Work Session will be held at 4:00 p.-m. Thursday,
February 21, 1980, followed by the Regular Meeting at 6;00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
*Cityerk
Approved:
Mayor
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