03/20/1980CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
`- REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 20, 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 6:21 p.m. on March 20, 1980.
PRESENT: Tony Petta, Mayor
Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor Pro Tempore
Doug Erway, Councilman
Jack Allen, Councilman
Hugh J. Grant, Councilman
Seth Armstead, City Manager
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
Myrna Lindahl, Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend Richard Lyddon,
Highgrove United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
led by Commissioner John McDowell.
ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
Agenda Item 4E - RESOLUTION NO. 80-10.
Agenda Item 5B - Approval to Request Bids for Construction of Sidewalks
on Mt. Vernon Avenue and DeBerry Street.
Agenda Item 9 - Executive Session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 6, 1980
CC-80-78 Following corrections, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded
by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of
March 6, 1980, as amended.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar:
G. Approve Amendment of Lease/Pay Back Agreement with Zampese/DeBenedet
Construction Company.
I. Computerization of City Activities:
(a) Approve increasing "Plant in Place Records" Budget Item by
$3,000.00, to a total of $13,000.00 for distributive data,
computerization of City activities, thru 6-30-80.
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(b) Approve changing "Plant in Place Records" to a more
appropriate title - approve change of name to: "Data
Processing" of utilities, land use and engineering data.
CC-80-79 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Erway and carried unanimously to adopt the following items on the
Consent Calendar:
A. Approval of Check Register No. 032080.
B. Approval for Myrna Lindahl to attend City Clerks Conference in
Costa Mesa April 17, 18 and 19.
C. Approve Lease Agreement for Grand Terrace Community Center with
Colton Joint Unified School District, and authorize Mayor to execute.
D. Approve request to join Community Redevelopment Administrators
Organization. Cost: $500.00.
E. Approve Job Descriptions, as amended.
F. Authorization to request proposals for Data Processing.
H. Approve 1981-85 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
LEASE/PAY BACK AGREEMENT WITH ZAMPESE/DE BENEDET CONSTRUCTION CO.
CC-80-80 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Erway and carried unanimously to delete Item 3G from consideration
at this time, pursuant to discussion in work session.
COMPUTERIZATION OF CITY ACTIVITIES
Following discussion and a request that the City Manager indicate
CC-80-81 the budget line item when requesting additional funds, Motion was
made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried
unanimously to approve the computerization of City activities as
follows:
(a) Approve increasing "Plant in Place Records" Budget Item by $3,000.00,
to a total of $13,000.00 for distributive data, computerization of
City activities, through 6-30-80.
(b) Approve changing "Plant in Place Records" to a more appropriate
title - approve change of name to: "Data Processing" of utilities,
land use and engineering data.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 31 (Second Readin
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
GRAND TERRACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
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CC-80-82 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Erway and carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 31 by title only.
1979-80 STREET SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM
City Engineer, Joe Kicak, briefed Council and recommended awarding
the contract for the 1979-80 Street Slurry Seal Program to D & D
Asphalt Maintenance & Grading, the low bidder, for a total bid of
$170,376.00.
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Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast,
seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously that, with the
understanding that it is doubtful a better Bid could be received,
moved award of the contract of 1979-80 Street Slurry Seal Program
to D & D Asphalt Maintenance & Grading.
STREET NAME CHANGE - FLICKER STREET
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Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded
by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to change the name of
Flicker Street to Nandina Street. The street name was recommended
by the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee.
SPEED LIMIT SIGNS & SIGNAL
Following Staff reports by City Manager Seth Armstead and City
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Engineer Joe Kicak, and discussion, Motion was made by Councilman
Allen, seconded by Councilman Erway and carried unanimously that the
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installation of the speed limit signs be approved as recommended in
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the Inter -Office Memo dated February 6, 1980, from Lt. Terry L.
MacDonald to Captain Philip K. Schuyler ( a copy of this memorandum
is on file in the City Clerk's Office).
Engineering Staff will be preparing plans and specifications and will
request approval of City Council to request Bids for installation of
a signal light at Michigan Avenue and Barton Road.
CLOSURE OF STREETS IN BLUE MOUNTAIN AREA
Staff report was made by Captain Schuyler and City Manager Seth
Armstead regarding vandalism occurring in the Blue Mountain area.
Recognition was given to Griffin Development Company for volunteering
to install flood control type barriers at Palm Avenue and Canal Drive
and at DeBerry, and to Zampese and Kidd for volunteering to install
a chain link fence barrier at Van Buren and at Pico.
Mayor Petta opened public hearing on this matter and the following
citizens addressed Council:
Dolores Kossman, 22735 Desoto, asked if this means the citizens will
no longer have access to Blue Mountain. Mayor Petta replied Blue
Mountain is private property and signs are posted indicating this.
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John McDowell, 22690 Cardinal, requested something be done to seal
off the east end of Cardinal to motorcycle and bike traffic, due to
vandalism. Mayor Petta directed Staff to investigate this matter.
Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
CC-80-86
Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded
by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to accept Staff's
recommendation of the closure of streets in Blue Mountain; to
approve the installation of a flood control type barrier on Palm
and Observation Drive by the City of Grand Terrace, for an approximate
cost of $300.00; and to accept Staff's recommendation as listed in
the Staff Report dated March 20, 1980. Subject: Closure of Streets
in Blue Mountain Area. (A copy of the Staff Report is on file in
the City Clerk's office.)
RESOLUTION NO. 80-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, COUNTY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1979. AS COMBINATION ENTITLEMENT JURISDICTION
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Following briefing by Councilman Grant, Motion was made by Councilman
Grant, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast and carried unanimously to
adopt Resolution No. 80-10.
ANNEXATION OF RIVERSIDE -HIGHLAND WATER COMPANY
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Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast,
seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to direct Staff
to take the necessary action to proceed with the annexation of property
owned by Riverside -Highland plater Company, a portion of Lots 2, 3, 4
and 5 according to Map of the Subdivision of Pool Tract in the County
of San Bernardino, State of California as recorded in Book 11 of
Maps, Page 40 all located in approximate area in the Pool Tract
23007 - Washington Street, Colton, California.
AUTHORIZATION TO BID - SIDEWALKS ON MT. VERNON & DE BERRY
Following Staff Report by City Engineer Joe Kicak, and discussion,
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Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Allen and carried unanimously to authorize requesting bids for
the installation of sidewalks on Mt. Vernon and DeBerry as outlined
on the Staff Report. (A copy of the Staff Report is on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner John McDowell reported on the following: (1) Council was
provided Minutes of the Planning Commission Workshop held March 10, 1980.
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(A copy of the Minutes is on file in the City Clerk's office.)
(2) Planning Commission is presently working with Caltrans regarding
widening of off -ramps. (3) Requested consideration be given to
having the traffic signal start at Vivienda coming west and going
east at Michigan. (4) Reported on the Planning Commission meeting
held at the Mission Inn in Riverside, March 19, 1980. (5) Erosion
control will be considered at the next Planning Commission Workshop
Session.
ENERGY COMMITTEE REPORT
Leader Doug Erway reported a letter will soon be sent to the community
requesting particpants to form a Task Force to write an Energy Plan
for the City.
RFCFSS
Mayor Petta called a Recess at 7:00 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:13 p.m.,
with all Members present.
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Judy Rinderhagen reported on the following: Cl) Requested
Council appoint two new members to the Committee, following interview
by the Chairman and unanimous agreement by the members of the Committee.
(2) Neighborhood Watch Program. (3) Bicycle Safety Program for the
community will be organized and coordinated with the local Cub Scouts.
"WE TIP" &"WAR ON ARSON" PRESENTATION
Chairman Judy Rinderhagen introduced Director Bill Brownell and
Assistant Director Mary Cart who presented a film and presentation
on "We Tip" & "War on Arson."
CC-80-90 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Grant and
carried unanimously to approve the City's participation in the "We
Tip" Program and the allocation of $500.00 from the General Fund for
this purpose.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Petta read a Proclamation proclaiming April 20, 1980, as Health
Fair Expo '80 Day in the City of Grand Terrace, and presented it to
Romayne Chinnock, Director of Christian Education, Azure Hills Seventh
Day Adventist Church. Mr. Chinnock gave a presentation regarding
the program to be held in Grand Terrace.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Geoff Dooley reported on the following; Cl) Committee
meeting was held Monday, March 17, at City Hall, City of San Bernardino,
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at the Parks & Recreation Department. (2) The "Train Don't Strain"
Run scheduled for March 30 has 250 entires. Ron Poll is the Chairman
of this event. (3) Requested City Staff investigate the possibility
of re -negotiating with Marigold Farms for some of the 40 acres they
now lease from Southern California Edison Company, in case the City
is not granted the right to use the 10 acres. Stated the Senior
League needs regulation -size fields on which to play. The Little
League of Grand Terrace will not be eligible to play in Colton next
year, which will require more regulation -size ball fields. (4) 5.35
Acre Park Site - meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 24, with
City Engineering Staff to begin planning and layout for this site.
(5) The Self Defense Program to date was unsuccessful. (6) Asked
status of 23 acres of property in Blue Mountain area proposed to be
purchased from Griffin Development Company. (7) A vacancy still
exists on the Committee for an alternate member.
City Manager Seth Armstead recommended contacting the Colton Joint
Unified School District regarding placement of temporary ball parks
on some of the school property, since we have a Joint Use Agreement.
Mr. Roy Nix, 12738 Country Club Lane, agreed with the City Manager's
suggestion, feeling interim sites could be established with minimum
improvement. Judy Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac, suggested the City
Staff work through the School Site Council prior to meeting with the
School Board. Dick Rollins, 22700
DeBerry St., recommended
re -nego-
tiating with Marigold Farms for some
of the 40 acres. Also
recommended
recognizing Johnnie Sanders of the
Little League Committee
for his
efforts in obtaining lighting and
well as volunteer labor to install
back stops for a very low
the baseball fields.
cost, as
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Allen asked if written
confirmation had been received
from Omnitrans confirming approval
of covered bus stops for
the City.
Councilman Erway reported on the following: (1) Meeting of the
Central Valley Manpower Planning Committee. (2) Will be attending
SCAG Energy meeting March 27 in Los Angeles. (3) Tree on the
southeast corner of Michigan and Van Buren is impairing vision of
motorists, including school bus drivers. Requested Staff take
appropriate action.
Councilman Tillinghast reported on the following: (1) Assembly Bill
2742, which is before the State Assembly on the Allocation of Property
Tax Revenue Growth to Non -Property Tax Cities.
CC-80-91 Motion was made by Councilman
Allen and carried unanimously
City Council, to send a letter
to the Assembly Committee and
co-author Assembly Bill 2742.
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Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
to direct Staff, on behalf of the
of support for Assembly Bill 2742
to request Assemblyman GoaQin to
(2) Attended meeting in Lakewood on different legislation before the
Assembly and the Senate for the control of drug paraphernalia sales
and display within the State of California.
CC-80-92 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Grant and carried unanimously to direct Staff to prepare an
Ordinance along the lines of the Lakewood Ordinance to control
the sale and display of drug paraphernalia in the City of Grand Terrace.
(3) Requested status report of developer advertising signs, previously
reported, which do not comply with Ordinance No. 27. City Manager
Seth Armstead stated he will report at the next City Council Meeting.
Mayor Petta reported the following: (1) He attended the Flood Control
Committee Meeting on March 19. Grand Terrace requested approximately
one million dollars for flood control. This amount was not approved;
however, the Committee consented to the County assisting the City in
designing and engineering our project to the extent of approximately
$25,000.00. (2) Read a thank you letter from Erna Schuiling, League
of Women Voters, for the appreciation plaque she received from the City.
Councilman Grant reported on the following: Cl) Attended City/County
Planning Commission Association Meeting in Riverside at the Mission
Inn, March 19, 1980. (2) Requested a status update on the painting of
the curbs in the City. This item will be brought before Council at
a Work Session prior to being placed on the Council Agenda. Ed Clark,
Administrative Services/Finance Officer, reported the red paint will '
be removed from the curbs as previously directed, next week, as well
as the stop sign being placed at Pico and Michigan. (3) Recent problem
of tires being slashed in the City. City Manager Seth Armstead stated
the Sheriff's Office has this under investigation. (4) Requested Staff
take appropriate action to remove temporary toilet facility presently
located on the north side of Pico, east of Vivienda. (5) Houses in
disrepair were discussed. Staff was directed to take immediate action.
(6) Recommended the City Manager arrange a meeting for Management, the
City Council and the Chairpersons of each of the Committees and the
Planning Commission, to discuss problem areas, as soon as possible.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Attorney Ivan Hopkins briefed Council regarding Assembly Bill No. 8,
effective July 1, 1979,_being responsible for the annexation of
LaLoma Hills not being finalized. The result is the residents of that
area will be inelioible to vote in the General Municipal Election of
April 8, 1980.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Seth Armstead reported on the following: (1) General
Assembly meeting of League of California Cities to be held March 26
in San Bernardino. (2) Monday, March 24, 1980, Seth Armstead and Ivan
Hopkins will go to Sacramento regarding Senate Bill 1495. (3) City will
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be sending notices regarding weed control. (4) Omnitrans TAC
Committee meeting and budget. (5) Meeting regarding AB-8 property
tax distribution negotiations with the County regarding annexations.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following citizens addressed Council:
Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, recommended a tape of City Attorney
Ivan Hopkin's briefing regarding the LaLoma Hills annexation be made
available to the residents in the LaLoma Hills area. City Attorney
Ivan Hopkins recommended setting a meeting with the residents to
allow him the opportunity to attend and explain in person. Mr.
Rollins also volunteered services to the City.
Bob Yeates, 12888 Fremontia, stated he feels law enforcement should
be increased in the City.
Judy Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac, stated it has been proven that the
Neighborhood Watch Programs can eliminate a large portion of burglaries
and vandalism problems. Stated citizen apathy is making it difficult
to get this program established.
Mr. Chuck Hartzell, 22558 Cardinal, made a complaint regarding the
Parking Ordinance, and a ticket received.
John Lotspeich, 22111 Newport Avenue, commended the Sheriff's Office
for their law enforcement in Grand Terrace, and also the skating
rink. Addressed Council regarding inability to issue citations in
the Stater Brothers parking lot. Complained of a manhole on Canal St.
Geoff Dooley, 22432 Franklin, addressed Council regarding the trees
on Mt. Vernon that had been cut and still have not been removed.
Ken Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac, addressed Council, stating he felt
one reason the lease agreement for the ten acres had not been approved
by the Southern California Edison Company is due to a recent development
with another City.in which Southern California Edison Company reclaimed
land previously leased to that City and received very bad press
coverage. Southern California Edison Company is now hesitant in
leasing their land to cities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:18 p.m. with City Manager
Seth Armstead, Attorney Ivan Hopkins, City Engineer Joe Kicak and
Administrative Services/Finance Officer Edward Clark in attendance.
RECONVENE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 9:58 p.m. with
all members present. Mayor Petta announced the Executive Session was
regarding litigation and no action was taken.
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STREET REPAIRS
CC-80-93 Motion by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast and
carried unanimously to authorize expenditures of $50,000.00 in
order that Staff may proceed with the repair of the pavement
failures occuring during the recent storms of January, February
and March. These failures are considered to be of emergency nature
for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Grand
Terrace.
ADJOURN
The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
to a regular adjourned meeting at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 1980,
at the Conference Room at City Hall, 22795 Barton Road.
Respectfully submitted,
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FAWS
APPROVED:
Mayor
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