03/09/1981 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
March 9 , 1981
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace
was held in the Terrace View Elementary School - Multi -Purpose Room ,
22731 Grand Terrace Road , Grand Terrace , California , on March 9 , 1981 ,
at 7 : 00 P . M.
PRESENT : Frank 0 . Tetley , Chairman
Vern Andress , Commissioner
Gerald Cole , Commissioner
Sandy Collins , Commissioner
William DeBenedet , Commissioner
Doug Erway , Commissioner
John McDowell , Commissioner
Lillian Smith , Commissioner
Lewis Sullivan , Planning Director
Gloria J . Flood , Planning Secretary
ABSENT : Winifred Bartel , Commissioner
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner
Cole , and oral roll call .
ITEM #1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 23 , 1981
MOTION BY : Andress SECOND BY : Erway
CARRIED : Unopposed by all present .
PCM 81 -13 Commission unanimously voted to approve Minutes of
February 23 , 1981 as submitted .
ITEM #2
HUD 701 Planning Grant
Staff presentation is made by Lewis Sullivan . Staff
states proposal is to apply for a $20 ,000 grant , in
order that the City may hire a consultant . The con-
sultant would research and write the Housing Element
for the Grand Terrace General Plan as required by
State law.
PUBLIC COMMENT/TESTIMONY :
None
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ITEM #2 ( Continued )
COMMISSION ACTION :
During discussion of this motion , Commission expresses
concern over the legal requirements of a Housing Element .
Also , the following items were of concern : why do
we need a Housing Element ; what type of housing will
this bring to Grand Terrace ; the dollar value of the
housing and will it be compatible with present housing .
Commission Andress expresses great concern over
why staff does not prepare the Housing Element . Staff
is able to satisfy concerns of the Commission .
MOTION BY : Erway SECOND BY : DeBenedet
CARRIED : 5 to 3
Commissioners Smith , Collins and McDowell votes in
opposition to the motion .
PCM 81 -14 Commission moves to support applying for HUD 701
Planning Grant .
ITEM #3 (Added Item)
Chairman Tetley opens for discussion a suggestion that
Staff prepare a Resolution changing the meetings of the
Planning Commission to once a month , until such time
as deemed necessary to again meet twice a month .
The meeting would be held the second Monday of each
month .
MOTION BY : Andress SECOND BY : Erway
CARRIED : Unopposed by all present .
PCM 81 - 15 Commission moves to have Staff prepare a Resolution
to establish new meeting time .
ITEM #4 (Added Item)
Goals and Priorities
Staff presentation is made by Lewis Sullivan .
Staff explains the Goals and Priorities of the
City based on a five-year projection . Listing
items of highest priority as the Civic Center ,
Fire Station , Community Services Center and
Sewer Plant Expansion .
PUBLIC COMMENT/TESTIMONY :
None
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ITEM #4 ( Continued )
COMMISSION ACTION :
During discussion of this motion , Commission ask that a
copy of the Goals and Priorities be mailed to each
Commissioner for further review . Commissioner Andress
moves to support the effort of the City Council and
expresses appreciation for the planning of a five-year
budget but would like to know more about specific items
within the five-year budget plan .
MOTION BY : Andress SECOND BY : Cole
CARRIED : Unopposed by all present .
PCM 81 -16 Commission moves to support City Council ' s efforts
in planning a five-year budget .
Commission adjourns at 7 : 57 P . M .
Respectfully submitted by ,
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GLORIA J . FLOOD , .1 nn ' ng Secretary
APPROVED :
FRANK 0 . T TLEY , CHAIRMAN
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