07/28/1988CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JULY 28, 1988
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 July 28, 1988, at 5:35 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
Barbara Pfennighausen, Mayor Pro Tem
Hugh J. Grant, Councilmember
Dennis Evans, Councilmember
Susan Shirley, Councilmember
Thomas J. Schwab, City Manager/Finance Director
Randy Anstine, Assistant City Manager
David Sawyer, Community Development Director
Juanita Brown, Deputy City Clerk
John Harper, City Attorney
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
ABSENT: None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Grant.
ITEMS TO DELETE
City Manager Schwab pulled June 23, 1988 Council Minutes.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
1. Mayor Matteson presented the First Annual Athletic
Scholarships to Cathy Sigestad and Tony Lopez Jr.
He stated the Certificates of Commendation would be
deferred until 6:00 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-88-150 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar with the
removal of Item A -- Approval of Check Register No. 072888.
B. RATIFY JULY 28, 1988 CRA ACTION
C. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON
AGENDA
D. APPROVE JUNE 27, 1988 MINUTES
E. INVESTMENT POLICY
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL OF THE FY 1988/89 TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIM.
G. AGREEMENT TO DEFER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON
SINGLE-FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 11870 BURNS AVENUE.
H. REQUEST FOR PROGRAM FUNDING FOR SENIORS.
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
A. Approval of Check Register No. 072888.
Councilmember Granted questioned the legal services
of John Harper. City Manager Schwab stated that he
had been assigned the T.J. Austyn lawsuit.
Mayor Matteson referenced Item 18808 -- Stults
Electric and asked how much of that amount was at
the park and did Council already appropriate that
amount.
Assistant City Manager Anstine replied $4,900.00
and yes, they had already appropriated it.
CC-88-151 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GRANT, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
PFENNIGHAUSEN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Check Register No. 072888.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
ORAL REPORTS
None.
A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention
Dick Rollins, made an appeal to the citizens of
Grand Terrace for volunteers for the Citizens
Patrol and offered his regrets in losing James
Singley from the Crime Prevention Committee.
CC-88-152 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
EVANS, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the resignation of James Singley and
direct the Deputy City Clerk to advertise the vacancy.
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Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen suggested that a
Certificate of Service be presented to Mr.
Singley in lieu of a letter since he has been
on the committee so long. Council accepted the
Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of May 9,
1988.
2. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
Council accepted the Historical and Cultural
Activities Committee Minutes of July 11, 1988.
B. Council Reports
Councilmember Evans, reported that while he was up
in Monterey attending a League of California Cities
Seminar, he had the opportunity to hear V.T.
Collins, a Vietnam war veteran, who is heading up
the construction of a California Vietnam veteran
memorial in Sacramento and encouraged everyone to
participate. He stated that he had read an article
in the Foothill Journal entitled, "Boundary Talks
Could Affect Grand Terrace," and he wanted to go on
the record that he did not know anything about it,
and if something is, in fact, going on he would
like to know about it.
Councilmember Grant, reported that he attended the
most recent Local Agency Formation Commission
meeting and stated in reference to what
Councilmember Evans stated, the only knowledge that
he knew of at a LAFC meeting in which he was absent
there was an action by LAFC relating to some land
dispute between Rialto and Colton and his
understanding was that Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen
may have spoken to Supervisor Riordan and it was a
matter of wait and see as for as to where the
boundaries between the Riverside and San Bernardino
would be.
Mayor Matteson, gave an outline of what was
happening relating to annexing and where we stand
at the present time, stating that nothing can be
done without the vote of the people.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen, stated that the reason
she was involved was because the Mayor had
requested that she talk to Supervisor Riordan, and
that many preliminary things had to be done before
starting the process and felt that the article in
the newspaper was rather misleading.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilmember Shirley, reported that she attended
the League of California Cities Seminar in
Monterey.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen, reported that she also
attended the League of California Cities Seminar in
Monterey. She stated that for the last five years
that she has attended their seminars, this has been
the most beneficial.
HuMa or Matteson, read a letter he received from
da Crooks, thanking the City for proclaiming
May 19, 1988 as "Hulda Crooks Day."
A. General Plan Schedule and Consultant Authorization
Community Development Director Sawyer read his
Staff Report outlining the additional work that is
needed for the completion of the General Plan and
asked for Council's authorization for $5,960.00 for
the additional work and authorization for $3,497.00
for Willdan Associate's attendance at the
additional seven public meetings.
Councilmember Shirley felt the additional work was
needed.
City Engineer Kicak felt it is needed to avoid any
problems in the General Plan.
CC-88-153 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SHIRLEY, to
approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen did not support the
motion if it included the $3,497.00 for the
Consultant's attendance at the seven additional
Public Hearings.
Councilmember Evans asked City Engineer Kicak if he
could do the traffic study. City Engineer Kicak
felt they could not handle it at this time and that
the data that Willdan has gathered, they would be
more capable of doing the job.
Councilmember Shirley called for the question.
CC-88-153 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to overrule the call for the question.
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Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen felt
that if the
job
had been done right in the first
place, maybe
the
additional meetings would not have
been needed.
Councilmember Grant felt that the
General Plan
was
a good plan and was good for the
citizens of
the
City and stated that he was in
support of
the
motion.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Motion CC-88-153 carried with Councilmember Evans
and Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen voting NOE.
2. Present Certificates of Commendation for community
service to: Hector Calderon, Eric Rigney, Mark
Palencia, Mark Kane, Matt Finazzo and Gary Carrera.
Mayor Matteson, with great honor, presented
commendations to the above -mentioned individuals
for service to a citizen in the community.
Each Councilmember reiterated words of praise and
thanks to these individuals.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Appropriation to Alleviate Drainage Problem on
Arliss Way.
Councilmember Grant stated he was contacted by
residents on Arliss Way and he in turn contacted
the City Manager and City Engineer, who in turn
went over with Councilmember Grant to Arliss Way
and it was then placed on the Agenda. He felt the
City Manager's recommendation of the method in
which to fund this was appropriate and hoped that
Council would encourage staff to act on this right
away.
City Manager Schwab explained his Staff Report and
gave his recommendations on the drainage problems
and requested appropriation.
Councilmember Evans concerns were that the people
need to be notified of what is being proposed and a
decision needs to be made as to the width.
Mayor Pro Tem Pfennighausen stated that there are
only two or three residents who are heavily
impacted, but you can't just put curb and gutter in
F front of three houses. She felt they need to be
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notified that out of the City's flood control
funds, this project is going to be done.
CC-88-154 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PFENNIGHAUSEN,
CARRIED 5-0, to appropriate $63,000.00 on a 88-ft. right-of-way on
Michigan.
Councilmember Grant stated that he wanted both
problems resolved and asked if they needed a motion
for Arliss Drive.
CC-88-155 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PFENNIGHAUSEN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GRANT, CARRIED 5-0, to reconstruct the pavement on Arliss Drive
within ten feet of each curb line and replace curb and gutter as
required at a cost of $12,000.00 and authorize staff to go out to
bid immediately.
B. APPROPRIATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY'S
COSTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987/88
CC-88-156 MOTION BY MAYOR MATTESON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PFENNIGHAUSEN,
CARRIED 5-0, to authorize an appropriation of $9,200.00 for the
final payment of City Attorney costs.
Tony Petta, 11875 Eton Drive, reiterated his
feelings regarding the Mt. Vernon Villas
Apartments.
CLOSED SESSION
Council went into closed session to discuss the
pending litigation regarding T.J. Austyn vs. City
of Grand Terrace. Mayor Matteson reported that no
decision was met.
ORDER OR ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council meeting
at 7:25 p.m. until the next regular City Council
meeting which will be held on Thursday, August 11,
1988 at 5:30 p.m.
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