03/26/1981CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 26. 1981
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to
order at the Terrace View Elementary School, 22731 Grand Terrace Road, Grand Terrace,
California, on March 26, 1981, at 6:06 p.m.
PRESENT: Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor
Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tempore
Tony Petta, Councilman
Roy W. Nix, Councilman
Jim Rigley, Councilman
Seth Armstead, City Manager
Gene Nazarek, City Attorney
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
Myrna Lindahl, City Clerk
ABSENT: None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Harold Lorimer, Retired; followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Joe Kicak.
ITEMS DELETED FROM AGENDA
6C - Staff Positions Request
6D - 1981-82 Goals & Priorities List
6E - Five Year Goals & Priorities List
2 - Approval of Minutes (3-12-81).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 26, 1981
CC-81-87 Motion by Councilman Grant, second by Mayor Tillinghast, ALL AYES,
to approve the Minutes of February 26, 1981, as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-81-88 Motion by Councilman Nix, second by Councilman Grant, ALL AYES, to
approve the following items on the Consent Calendar:
3A - CHECK REGISTER NO. 032681
3B - Authorize execution & recordation of final map - Tract 11847.
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COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Geoff Dooley reported the following: Recommended removal
of Ann Kirby from the Committee due to excessive absenteeism.
CC-81-89 Motion by Councilman Rigley, second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to
accept the resignation of Ann Kirby from the Parks & Recreation Com-
mittee due to excessive absenteeism.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner John McDowell stated an architectural ordinance would have
to become effective prior to July 1, 1981, in order to control the place-
ment of mobile homes on property.
ENERGY COMMITTEE
Chairman Gene Tidwell reported the following: He attended a SCAG
Energy Environmental Committee Meeting as a representative of Council-
man Grant; advised Council of proposed legislation, which if passed,
would eliminate many of the present controls regarding air quality,
and recommended scheduling this matter for more detailed discussion at
a future workshop session.
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Dick Rollins, Vice -Chairman for the Parks & Recreation Committee, reportec
that the Grand Terrace Christian Soccer Club has been made aware by the
Olympic Committee that our City will have one of the very few full-size
regulation soccer fields for the 1984 Olympics. The Olympic Committee is
looking for fields on which to play preliminary games in a centralized
location. The Committee and the Christian Soccer Club will pursue this
matter; stated that the low bidder for the landscaping and irrigation
of the Terrace Hills Community Park has flats of ice plants available,
which they hope to plant on the bank at the Park.
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Mayor Tillinghast stated the Committee had submitted four names as
possible alternatives for renaming Industry Street. The names were:
Metro Center Drive; E1 Camino Road; Commerce Street; and Commercial
Drive.
Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant to rename
Industry Street "Commercial Drive." Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Nix recommended publicizing the four names to the community
and request input prior to final action. Attorney Nazarek stated the
renaming of the street should be done by resolution.
CC-81-90 Motion by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES,
to direct Staff to bring back to Council the necessary resolution to
rename Industry Street with a specific name.
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Councilman Grant requested Council be apprised of procedures such
as this in the future.
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE
Chairperson, Judy Rinderhagen, requested approval for security
lighting and installation date for Terrace Hills Community Park -
estimated cost is $544.00.
CC-81-91 Motion by Councilman Nix, second by Councilman Grant to authorize
installation of security lighting as recommended at Terrace Hills
Community Park.
Mayor Tillinghast voiced concern that the lights would be installed on
wooden poles. Following clarification that this is only temporary lighting,
and that the permanent lighting will be installed on steel poles, Motion
carried, ALL AYES.
ORDINANCE NO. — (Second Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE GRANTING OF FRANCHISES
FOR BROADBAND AND TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS.
A report prepared by Poly-Tec Associates was distributed to Council
during the Work Session by Gaylord Schott regarding the proposed
Ordinance.
` Mayor Tillinghast opened Public Hearing on the matter.
SUPPORTING TESTIMONY
None.
OPPOSING TESTIMONY
Gaylord Schott, 12640 Eagle Court, stated a report had been prepared
by Poly-Tec Associates for the purpose of clarifying the proposed
Ordinance, and requested postponement of further action at this time;
felt more time should be allowed for the proposed Ordinance to be analyzed
and modified to allow more reasonable competition and price structures.
Dick Glascock, Field Cable Television, Redlands, speaking in support
of the proposed Ordinance, stated the proposed Ordinance is a good -basic
Ordinance; and recommended adopting the Ordinance as presented --
the resolution to be adopted later would then address itself to rates
as a part of the competitive bid.
Mayor Tillinghast closed Public Hearing.
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Following discussion regarding delaying the second reading of
the Ordinance, and with clarification by Attorney Nazarek that
the second reading could be delayed, Council referred the proposed
Ordinance back to Staff to be presented at a later Council Meeting
for second reading, in order to allow time to review the report
presented by Poly-Tec Associates.
BID AWARD - HANDICAP SIDEWALK RAMP CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
City Engineer Joe Kicak advised Council the Bid Opening was conducted
on March 23, with seven bids received ranging from a low bid of
$11,000.00 to a high bid of $19,140.00, and recommended the bid
award be deferred until approval is received from HUD.
BID AWARD - TERRACE HILLS COMMUNITY PARK LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION
PROJECT
City Engineer Joe Kicak stated bids were opened for this project
on March 24, with seven bids being received ranging from $14,450.00
to $31,290.00. Mr. Kicak recommended award of the bid to the low
bidder, Bill Murray, Jr., of Riverside, for $14,450.00.
CC-81-92 Motion by Councilman Nix, second by Councilman Rigley, ALL AYES,
to award the bid for the Terrace Hills Community Park Landscaping
& Irrigation Project, in the amount of $14,450.00, to Bill Murray, Jr.
CALIFORNIA PARKLANDS BOND ACT OF 1980 - PROPOSITION ONE
City Manager Seth Armstead stated Council was briefed on the status
of this matter during Work Session; stated that Resolution No. 81-07,
presently in effect, approves the priority plan for expenditures of
the County of San Bernardino on a per capita basis of $3.37 per
person; and recommended Council take action relative to retaining or
rescinding the Resolution.
In discussion, Council concurred the issue is a matter of principle
relative to maintaining support for the per capita basis with the
other cities versus approving the compromise recommended by the
County. Councilmen Grant and Petta indicated support of the present
position.
Mayor Tillinghast opened the meeting to public participation.
Dolores Kossman, 22735 DeSoto, questioned whether it is a fact that
if 50% of the cities do not agree with the County's proposal, there
will be no park allocations for this fiscal year; and questioned if
this then would be a protest vote on the part of the City, with the
City receiving no park funds for this fiscal year. Mayor Tillinghast
stated that if there is not an agreement that covers 50% of the popu-
lation and 50% of the jurisdictions represented, then there will be
no award of the funds until such time as an agreement is reached,
and the State will not disburse the funds. At this time, there does
not appear to be an agreement of 505. of the population and 501 of
the jurisdictions.
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City Manager Seth Armstead recommended delaying action on this
matter, since there seems to be some confusion as to some of the
rules at the State level, and the Board of Supervisors will be
discussing this matter with Assemblyman Goggin.
Following further discussion, Council deferred any further action
on this matter.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DECLARING THAT THERE ARE PRIVATELY OWNED
AND MAINTAINED OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES THAT ARE GENERALLY
HELD OPEN FOR USE OF THE PUBLIC FOR PURPOSES OF VEHICULAR PARKING.
Administrative Intern John Smeby gave a Staff Presentation stating
this Resolution is proposed due to concerns regarding traffic condi-
tions in privately -owned parking facilities within the community;
and if adopted, this would allow for the owners of the parking
facilities to post signs, both outside and inside the area, that
would allow for enforcement of patrol and violations by the San
Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Councilman Grant recommended support of the Resolution, since it
addresses an acute problem which exists in some of our privately -owned
public parking areas and provides a safeguard for the rights of the
owners.
Mayor Tillinghast opened Public Hearing. There being no testimony
for or against the matter, Mayor Tillinghast closed Public Hearing.
CC-81-93 Motion by Councilman Petta, second by Councilman Grant, ALL AYES,
to adopt Resolution No. 81-17.
John Smeby requested approval of two letters proposed to be sent
to the shopping center owners.
Council indicated concurrence with the proposed letters and directed
Staff to proceed with the necessary notification.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 81-05, EXHIBIT "A", ESTAB-
LISHING A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE REVISED GRAND TERRACE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
CC-81-94 Motion by Councilman Nix, second by Councilman Grant to adopt
Resolution No. 81-18.
Following discussion regarding whether Resolution No. 81-18 could
be adopted as submitted with one vacancy as shown on the Exhibit
"A", and clarification by Attorney Nazarek that by adding a section
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to the Resolution stating that vacancies will be filled by Motion
of the City Council, Councilman Nix and Councilman Grant concurred
that "further resolve that vacancies will be filled by Motion of
the City Council" be added to Motion CC-81-94. The Motion carried,
ALL AYES.
TRACT 11450 - STORM DRAIN EASEMENT
Action on this matter was deferred, and Staff was directed to
consider the matter of another possible easement alignment, as
discussed in Work Session.
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE APPROVAL
Finance/Administrative Services Officer Ed Clark requested Council
approval to purchase Cash Register Systems cash register, Model
No. MA-190-35, and approval of an expenditure of $2,000.00 to cover
the cost of the new cash register. Stated this equipment is
necessary, since the City will now be responsible for collecting
the sewer billings.
CC-81-95 Motion by Councilman Grant, second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES,
to approve the purchase of a cash register, Cash Register Systems
Model No. MA-190-35, and the expenditure of $2,000.00 to cover
the cost of the cash register.
COUNCIL MEETING LOCATION
Councilman Nix requested Staff to take a positive approach in con-
sidering the feasibility of holding meetings in one of the rooms
of the Community Center, which would allow the furniture and
equipment to remain there at all times. Stated the room could be
used by other groups when not needed for Council or Planning
Commission meetings. Councilman Nix summarized the inconveniences
of the present facility as: the requirement for a public address
system; the renting of a portable storage facility for the furni-
ture and equipment; and the need to move all furniture and equip-
ment before and after each meeting.
Council discussed the proposal and voiced concern of the effect
the holding of meetings in the Community Center would have on the
Community Development Block Grant funds.
Mayor Tillinghast opened the meeting to public participation.
Bob Yeates, 12888 Fremontia, spoke against holding meetings in
the Community Center, since the Center already has heavy usage.
Felt that any one of the rooms would not be large enough for
the meetings.
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POLICE CHIEF REPORT
(1) Lieutenant McDonald asked Council whether they would be
interested in a financial proposal for a Crime Prevention Officer
to work half or full time. Council indicated they would be inter-
ested in reviewing the proposal. This will be provided at a
later date. (2) Lieutenant McDonald stated he was to have
presented a Certificate of Service dated February 11, 1981, that
evening to Jerry Okel, of the Union 76 Service Station. However,
since he was unable to attend, requested Council's concurrence to
allow him to present the Certificate to Mr. Okel at the earliest
possible date, rather than wait until a future Council meeting.
Council discussed the matter, with Councilman Petta favoring pre-
sentation at a future Council meeting. Councilman Rigley said Mr. Okel
had stated he would prefer not to receive a certificate at a
Council meeting, since he had previously been recognized publicly.
Mayor Tillinghast recommended Lieutenant McDonald contact Mr.
Okel to state his preference, since he has indicated he would pre-
fer not to have it presented at a future Council meeting.
Motion by Councilman Petta that Council requests the presence of
Jerry Okel to accept his reward. Motion died for lack of a second.
(3) Lietenant McDonald stated Captain Schuyler is presently at the
National Academy, and added that he will do the best job he can to
perform the duties as required by Council, Staff, and the public
in Captain Schuyler's absence.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Public Address/Recording System - City Manager Armstead recommended
approval of the purchase of a public address/recording system, since
it is required in the present location for City Council and Planning
Commission meetings.
CC-81-96 Motion by Councilman Nix, second by Councilman Grant, ALL AYES, to
approve purchase of a public address/recording system for a cost of
$808.62.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Petta made reference to a letter dated March 19, 1981,
received from Ada L. Turner regarding dogs running freely within the
City and requesting enforcement of the San Bernardino County Leash
Law for dogs. Councilman Petta concurred with Ms. Turner's concerns
and recommended Staff take the necessary action to enforce the leash
law.
Mayor Tillinghast, with the concurrence of Council, directed Staff to
take the necessary action to contact the Animal Control section of the
San Bernardino County Public Health Department to enforce the leash
law, and further directed that a letter be addressed to Ms. Turner
advising her of Council's action.
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Councilman Nix stated he and the Mayor attended a League of
California Cities meeting entitled "City Government and the
Public's Right to know - a Mutual Responsibility of the Press
and Elected Officials;" stated it was an outstanding program.
Councilman Grant reported the following: (1) Attended the Inland
Manpower Association meeting on March 20 regarding the demise of
the CETA Program and stated the procedure being followed by Staff
in relation to this matter is being handled properly. He further
stated that at that same meeting, the Board examined a number of
applications for funding under the Manpower programs, and a proposal
submitted by a Grand Terrace firm known as Financial Training Academy
of Grand Terrace was not recommended for funding. Following his
questioning and the Board's discussion, the Board deferred action
on the matter subject to further consideration and examination.
Also discussed at this meeting was the termination of the drivers
for the Dial -A -Lift Program due to lack of funds and the elimination
of the CETA Program. Supervisor McKenna indicated he would present
this problem to the Board of Supervisors to consider the feasibility
of extending funding for the drivers until conclusion of the current
fiscal year. (2) Attended a meeting of the California Contract Cities
Association on March 18, and as instructed by Council, cast a vote for
the Vice -Mayor from Bellflower for the position of Treasurer of the
Association. He was elected by a vote of 17-16.
Mayor Tillinghast (1) Advised there will be a status report on the Colton -
Grand Terrace -Loma Linda -San Bernardino study before the LAFC April 8,
in the afternoon workshop session; and stated it would not be neces-
sary for a respresentative to attend, since no immediate action will
taken on this matter. (2) Recommended that the entire list containing
40 names as possible names for Industry Street be posted for public
review.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following citizens addressed Council: Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry,
regarding lighting for the Terrace Hills Community Park; Barbara
Pfennighausen, 12364 Pascal, requested removal of a portable toilet
in the approximate vicinity of Pico, just east of Michigan.
George Forbes, 12161 Dos Rios, Director of Social Planning for the
San Bernardino County Community Services Department, briefed Council
on new developments and new legislation regarding those individuals
with hearing disorders, and stated the Public Utilities Commission
has been instructed by Senate Bill 597 (Greene) to develop a program
to provide these individuals with telephone communication devices.
Mr. Forbes requested Council adopt a Resolution to be sent to the
PUC to establish this Program in our area.
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RESOLUTION NO. 81-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE TELECOM 'D' (TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEMON-
STRATION) PROGRAM AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SENATE BILL 597 (GREENE).
Motion by Councilman Grant, second by Mayor Tillinghast, ALL AYES,
to adopt Resolution No. 81-16 as presented.
Mark Trent, 22045 Barton Road owner of Prestige Automotive
requested a variance on the Sign Ordinance, so he can advertise
his business. Mayor Tillinghast recommended Mr. Trent discuss the
normal procedures of the Ordinance with Staff; and if no resolution
can be reached on the matter, it then could be established as a
future Agenda item.
Nina Bloomer, 22675 Barton Road, owner of Bloomer's Tack & Western
Wear, requested an explanation of the Sign Ordinance and the
reasoning of why the BIA sign was moved from a public parkway to
private property, which results in prohibiting her from placing a
sign in that position. Mayor Tillinghast referred the matter to
the City Engineer for clarification. Mr. Kicak stated he was
unable to address the reason why the BIA sign was moved, but could
explain the procedures used in moving the sign. He stated that
members of his Staff were requested to contact Robert Parsons,
owner of the property on which Bloomer's is located, with respect
to receiving permission to place the BIA sign on Mr. Parsons's
property. Mr. Parsons indicated his approval of placement of the
sign on his property, provided it did not interfere with his
signs. Mrs. Bloomer stated that Mr. Parsons had not indicated
he had given approval for placement of the sign on his property;
stated she had previously requested a copy of the Sign Ordinance
and had not received one to date; and requested further clarification
of why the sign was removed from public to private property. Mayor
Tillinghast stated the reason for the sign being moved initially
was due to the fact that it had been placed on Palm, and that mem-
bers of the Azure Hills Church had requested it removed, since
they felt it was a distraction to the Church property. He dis-
cussed with the members of the Engineering Staff and BIA the pos-
sibility of the sign being moved, preferably to a location between
the Church and the hardware store; then it was decided that Robert
Parsons's property would be a better location for the sign, since
Mr. Parsons had given approval to have the sign placed on his
property. The sign was then moved by BIA. Ms. Bloomer asked
whether she could request permission from BIA to place the Bloomer
sign on the BIA sign. The Mayor stated the BIA signs are to be
used for subdivisions only, and stated Bloomer's could install a
a sign of their own, as long as it is in compliance with the Sign
Ordinance. Ms. Bloomer requested to meet with the Mayor and
Council again, or with someone at City Hall, to reach a mutual
agreement which would be satisfactory to all parties concerned.
Bob Yeates, 12888 Fremontia, voiced objection to placement of
the Bloomer sign on the BIA subdivision sign.
Councilman Petta stated that the intent of the Sign Ordinance was
to eliminate the number of signs being placed within the community
and feels this is one exception which should be considered, for
the following reasons: This sign is on private property; the City
would be faced with the cost of $150.00 to move the sign; we are
eliminating one sign and creating two signs.
Councilman Rigley stated he feels the present advertising for
Bloomerrs is adequate, and the matter appears to be one of
principle; recommended Ms. Bloomer meet with the Mayor to
resolve the issue.
ADJOURN
The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held April 9, 1981.
Respectfully submitted,
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