04/24/1986CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 24, 1986
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 April 24, 1986, at 5:36 p.m.
PRESENT: Hugh J. Grant, Mayor
Byron Matteson, Mayor Pro Tempore
Tony Petta, Councilman
Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilwoman
Dennis L. Evans, Councilman
Thomas J. Schwab, Acting City Manager
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
Ilene Dughman, City Clerk
ABSENT: Seth Armstead, City Manager
The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Larry Wilson, Praise Fellowship
Foursquare Church, fol l owed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Councilwoman
Pfennighausen.
ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
The following items were added to the Agenda: 2D - Certificate of
Commendation, Harold M. Hayes; 2E - Treasures to Trash Contest Awards;
and 8 - Closed Session.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5-Year Employee Awards - Alicia Chavez and Rosal io Val enzuel a
Mayor Grant presented 5-year employee awards to Alicia Chavez and
Rosal io Val enzuel a; Council congratulated them both on past
performance.
Certificate of Commendation - Virgil T. Lively, School Crossing Guard
Mayor Grant read and presented a Certificate of Commendation to Virgil
T. Lively, expressing thanks and appreciation for his faithful and
dedicated service as School Crossing Guard for the City of Grand
Terrace.
Proclamation - Soil and Water Stewardship Week, May 4-11, 1986
Mayor Grant read the Proclamation; advised it would be delivered to
the Riverside -Corona Resource Conservation District.
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Certificate of Commendation - Harold M. Hayes, Mayor of the City of
Montcl air, etire
Mayor Grant read the Certificate of Commendation commending Mayor
Harol d M. Hayes for his many outstanding achievements and
contributions to local government and regional concepts in the course
of his public service - advised he will personally present it to him
at his retirement reception in Montclair, April 25th.
"Trash to Treasures" Contest Awards
Mrs. Eileen Hodder related a "Trash to Treasures" contest held by
Grand Terrace Clean Community Systems Committee at Terrace View and
Grand Terrace Elementary Schools. Mayor Grant presented the following
awards and congratulated all individuals for participating in such a
worthwhile endeavor: GRAND TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
First Place Domonic i ov anna Al drete
TERRACE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
First Place Eric Hestor, Uosh Thompson
Second Place Douglas Boon
The following students were not present to receive awards:
GRAND TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
fond -?I ace Cathy Bartlett
Third Place Jonathon Hansen
TERRACE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Third Place A exis V. Braun
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion: 3D - Minutes of 4/10/86, and 3E - Renewal of Bingo
License - Lions Club.
CC-86-90 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson, ALL AYES, to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
A. Approve Check Register No. 042486;
B. Ratify 4/24/86 CRA Action;
C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda;
F. Reject Liability Claim No. GTLC-86-01.
APPROVAL OF 4/10/86 MINUTES
(1) Councilman Evans questioned Pg. 5, in reference to discussion on
Planning Commissioner member's attendance, whereby it was his
understanding, according to City Attorney Hopkins' comments, that a
past record of absences and the reasons therefore would be submitted
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for Council 's determination regarding validity of excuses, and Council
would than set guidelines to give Commission direction relative
thereto; noted the Minutes did not reference above. City Clerk
Dughman advised tapes had been reviewed due to vagueness; however, if
further review reveals that to be the intent, minutes will be
amended. Councilwoman Pfennighausen requested Motion by Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson, Pg. 5, paragraph 2, be changed to refl ect requirement of
Planning Commissioner's attendance of meetings not to exceed 10%
absences, opposed to requiring 10% attendance.
(2) Pertaining to the Sisters of St. Benedict's Appeal, Pg.
5, Councilman Evans voiced concern relative to the lack of discussion
leading up to Motions No. CC-86-85A and CC-86-85B, regarding when
installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements would be
required in relation to future planned development; felt it important
to reflect different points of view indicating rationale behind action
by Council. City Clerk Dughman related it was felt that requirements
were set by the Code and discussion appeared to be clarification of
the law.
Responding to Mayor Grant, City Clerk Dughman felt the Minutes could
be amended without any further information or clarification.
CC-86-91 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES,
to approve the Minutes of April 10, 1986, with the above discussed
Ll modifications.
LIONS CLUB BINGO LICENSE RENEWAL
Following clarification that the Lions Club is in compliance with
liability insurance requirements for sub -lease of Senior/Community
CC-86-92 Center, Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilman Petta,
ALL AYES, to authorize City Clerk to issue the Lions Club a Bingo
License Renewal, to expire April 20, 1987, for the purpose of
conducting bingo games at the Senior/Community Center.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Terry Kurr, 22823 La Paix, spoke on issue of Home Occupation Permits.
Intends to start a Family Video Education business requiring no
supplies other than visual aids; questioned San Bernardino County
Environmental Public Works Agency requirement that he secure a Home
Occupation Permit, since his business deals primarily in paperwork;
noted, after checking with surrounding communities, that some Cities
do not require going through the County, making their own
determination relative to environmental impact, and charging only for
the business license itself.
Acting City Manager Schwab related staff would investigate current
policy, coordinate with the County, and possibly incorporate into
existing City Business License Department; related purpose of the Home
Occupation Permit is to protect a residential area from individuals
starting a home business which coul d have an adverse environmental
impact on surrounding residents.
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Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, with Mayor Grant in concurrence, directed
staff to review and submit recommendations at next Council meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT - Planning Director Kicak reported that
Sandy Collins, Planning Commissioner, expressed displeasure with the
minimum size of units being considered by Council, feeling that the
800 square foot minimum requirement for studio apartments was too
large.
Resignation of Dr. Vern Andress from the Planning Commission
Mayor Grant expressed personal thanks to Dr. Andress, noting respect
for his capabilities and talent; concurred with staff recommendations
to extend term expiration to 1990 if unscheduled vacancy is filled
prior to June 14, 1986; felt vacancy should be advertised in the news
media and past applicants also be considered.
CC-86-93 Motion by Mayor Grant, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, ALL AYES,
to accept Dr. Vern Andress' resignation, with regret; authorize
preparation of a suitable letter of appreciation and a Certificate of
Service for presentation at a subsequent meeting; and, authorize
advertising the Notice of Vacancy for a term to expire on June 14,
1990.
Councilman Petta, concurring with Mayor Grant, praised Dr. Andress for
devoting time, effort, and expertise to the Planning Commission.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Minutes of February 3rd and
March r meeting were provided.
Dick Rollins, member of Committee, reported on adjourned meeting of
April 21, 1986, at which the proposed snack bar at Terrace Hills Jr.
High School was discussed. Engineering has the plan designed by
Barnie Karger - intention is to bring structure into conformance with
Municipal Code. Among organizations that will be contributing labor
and material toward the concession are the Little League, Soccer Club,
Swim Club, and Lions Club. Minutes of both the February 3rd and March
3rd meeting were provided.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson questioned late receipt of February minutes.
Mr. Rollins related that minutes from one particular month are not
approved until the subsequent month and would attempt in the future to
submit earlier.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE REPORT - Minutes of April
1986 meeting were provided.
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT - Minutes of April 7, 1986 meeting
were provided.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT - Minutes of March 20, 1986
meeting were provided. 0
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Declaration of Committee Vacancies (Roberta Fulton, Donald Minesinger)
Mayor Grant related Committee's request to declare the above two
positions vacant due to lack of attendance and advertise vacancies
with terms to expire June 30, 1990; noted receipt of letter of
resignation from Dr. Donald Minesinger indicating, due to time
constraints, he was unable to devote the necessary time to the
Committee.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen voiced concern over a newspaper article
regarding the removal of two Committee members; felt it abrasive and
unnecessary; advised Dr. Minesinger worked regularly with the
Committee until undergoing heart surgery earlier this year; expressed
appreciation for time devoted and welcomed him to work on another
Committee when feasible. Advised of Roberta Ful ton's work schedule
problems, making it impossible to attend meetings. Concurred with
Committee's recommendations to keep Roberta Fulton and Dr. Minesinger
as alternate members; did not see lack of attendance due to lack of
interest; felt Committee's task extremely important to the community,
requiring complete membership giving full attention to the matters at
hand - officially requested both individuals be sent letters of
appreciation thanking them for their service.
CC-86-94 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor Grant, to accept
Dr. Minesinger's resignation as submitted, declare Dr. Vern Andress
and Roberta Fulton's positions vacant, and advertise Emergency
Operations Committee vacancies with both terms expiring June 30, 1990.
Mayor Grant concurred with Councilwoman Pfennighausen's recommendation
for letters of appreciation and offering the alternate options.
Councilman Petta noted difficulty in recruiting members for this
particular Committee; did not feel it necessary to remove these
individuals for lack of attendance, noting their expertise in that
field; felt accepting the resignation and vacating the positions would
be a disservice to the Committee and the Community. Recommended
sending letters requesting they remain on the Committee until such
time as other interested parties are found, if for no other reason
than to serve as consultants; therefore, opposed Motion.
Responding to Councilman Petta, Councilwoman Pfennighausen related
both parties will be asked to remain as alternates on the Committee,
which would be in a consulting capacity; clarified that one member was
omitted from the staff report, and, in fact, there are seven members.
Expressed importance of Committees to the functioning of the City and
voiced concern with individuals who do not attend meetings nor resign,
thereby precluding others from actively participating; supported
Committee's recommendations and opposed Council overriding requested
action.
Motion No. CC-86-94 carried, 4-1, with Councilman Petta voting NOE.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Dick Kelsey, Board of Directors, reported on the
success of their und-raising auction - approximately $8,000 was
generated therefrom.
CITY MANAGER REPORT - Acting City Manager Schwab clarified dates for
budget sessions as May 14 and 15, 1986 at 5:30 p.m., rather than May
15 and 16.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson reported the following: (1) Voiced objection
to the new Riversi ghland Water Company's water rate increases
(average 40% per household); did not see justification for rate
adjustment and compared exceedingly lower rates of surrounding
communities; encouraged citizens to attend the shareholder's meeting
on April 29 and express opinions relative thereto.
Responding to Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Councilwoman Pfennighausen
supported action by Riverside Highland Water Company; felt previous
minimum rating unfair and concurred with charge being determined by
actual water usage. Relative to varying rates, felt it unfair to
compare a shareholder company with a municipality. Observed that
Grand Terrace has the highest rate of water use per residence in
Southern California and felt people should be more conscious of
personal usage. Related importance of gaining revenue to upgrade
current systems. Also encouraged attendance at the shareholder's
meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson felt, if exhorbitant rate is due to
being a shareholder company, consideration should be given to
establishing a municipal water company.
(2) Retirement of Phil Elliot, Acting City Manager of Colton -
requested, with Mayor Grant in concurrence, City present a
commendation at his farewell dinner; (3) Warned of strong opposition
to Proposition 51, the "Deep Pockets" Bill, by Trial Lawyers
Association -voiced support of Bill; (4) City employees and City
Council will play softball against the Chamber of commerce -
encouraged participation.
Recessed at 6:50 p.m.; reconvened at 7:05 p.m., with all members
present.
Relative to the water rate increase, Mayor Pro Tem Matteson further
related that the Board making up Riverside Highland Water Company is
comprised primarily of growers, who both own numerous shares of stock
and use large quantities of water. Since above water rate adjustment
reduces cost per share, felt action benefited them far more than the
community as a whole. Councilwoman Pfennighausen concurred.
VARIANCE OF MINIMUM LOT WIDTH FOR TRACT 13050-3, LOT #1, ONLY (VAN
DELL & ASSOCIATES)
City Engineer Kicak related Planning Commission's determination at
April 21 meeting that a minimum lot width deviation should not be
considered minor and, therefore, would be subject to the variance
process. As directed, applicant, Van Dell & Associates, has filed for
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a variance, requesting approval of a lot width of 67 feet which fal 1 s
uriuer nii iiiniuiii 1 ut wi utii Cuue requi rewent of 7G feet - nutea parcel is
L_ a corner lot and Planning Commission requests Council to consider
variance favorably. Related staff recommendations to: (1) Hold a
Public Hearing for a variance of minimum lot width for Tract 13050-3,
Lot #1 Only; (2) Consider the findings of the Planning Commission's
decision from the April 21, 1986 Planning Commission meeting at the
Public Hearing; and, (3) Approve the lot width variance of 67 feet for
Lot #1 of Tract 13050-3.
Mayor Grant opened and closed Public Hearing with no testimony given.
Responding to Councilman Evans relative to impact of approving 67 foot
lot width variance for this particular corner lot, City Engineer
indicated parcel is, in fact, larger than most of the average lots in
the older subdivisions; foresaw no major problems from the design
standpoint or ultimate property usage. Advised all property owners
within a 300 foot radius of property had been notified of this Public
Hearing, which was properly advertised.
CC-86-95 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Evans, ALL
AYES, to approve the lot width variance of 67 feet for Lot #1 of Tract
13050-3.
ORDINANCE 10. 103 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, SECTION 18.60.030, PERTAINING TO SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OFF STREET PARKING. (Second Reading)
City Attorney Hopkins read title of Ordinance; related amended
off-street parking requirements would require that single family
dwellings have two -car garages in R-R, R-1, and A-1 districts.
Mayor Grant opened and closed Public Hearing with no testimony given.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen voiced objection to mandating a requirement
for garages; felt most garages contain everything but vehicles.
CC-86-96 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilman Petta, to adopt
Ordinance No. 103, carried, 4-1, with Councilwoman Pfennighausen
voting NOE.
TIME EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL FOR TRACT 13050, 1, 2, 3, & 4
an Dell & Associates)
City Engineer Kicak related receipt of April 16, 1986 letter from
Fieldcrest Homes, Inc., property owner of above Tract, requesting
approval of an additional forty-five day conditional final approval
extension; advised request is due to increased loan activity slowing
down processing of construction loans. Subsequent to receipt of
0 letter, Mr. Kicak advised applicant that, since the Tentative Tract
Map will not expire for sixteen months, the requested extension would
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accomplish nothing; therefore, staff recommended no action at this
time. No action taken.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
TITLE 18, PERTAINING TO MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS. (First Reading)
City Attorney Hopkins read title of Ordinance.
Relative to minimum square footage requirements for residential
districts, City Engineer Kicak advised prior staff recommendations
were presented to the Title 18 Ad Hoc Committee for consideration;
related Committee's recommendations as follows: (1) Single Family
Residential - 1350 square feet; (2) Multiple Family Residential -
(a) Studio - 1 Bedroom - 800 square feet, (b) 2 Bedroom - 1000 square
feet, (c) 3 Bedroom - 1200 square feet; noted the Multiple Family
Residential requirements did not change from previous recommendations
made by staff.
Mayor Grant opened and closed Public Hearing with no testimony given.
Councilman Evans voiced objection to including apartments with
condominiums in calculating minimum square footage requirements; felt
them not to be one in the same and, therefore, should be separated.
Questioned rationale and justification behind selecting above
multi -family residential minimum square footage requirements. City
Engineer Kicak indicated determination of various footage requirements
was a subjective matter. Referencing City of Colton's 1984 Ordinance
adopting footage requirements, Councilman Evans requested
documentation relative to the background thereof; felt developments in
Cooley Ranch area should be investigated with respect to acreage and
density, to include breakdown of number of single and multi -family
dwellings and square footage requirements - in addition, whether above
projects fall within the criteria of Colton's Ordinance or were
approved prior to adoption.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson felt larger units more desirable, when taking
into consideration the type of buildings in Grand Terrace; therefore,
supported staff's recommendations.
CC-86-97 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilman Petta, to
approve the Title 18 Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations as follows:
(1) Single Family Residential - 1350 square feet; (2) Multiple Family
Residential - (a) Studio - 1 Bedroom - 800 square feet, (b) 2 Bedroom
- 1000 square feet, (c) 3 Bedroom - 1200 square feet, and adopt first
reading of Ordinance with square footage requirements as outlined.
Responding to Councilman Evans, Councilman Petta felt that apartments
and condominiums should be considered together; related apartments are
often converted into condominiums and emphasis should be on conformity
within a residential neighborhood - felt proposed recommendations
reasonable square footage requirements for Grand Terrace and should
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not be compared with apartments in Cooley ranch located in a basically
commercial area.
Referencing information received from an individual accomplishing an
apartment rental scale survey in Grand Terrace, Councilwoman
Pfennighausen related the average criteria used when evaluating rents
as follows: (1) Studio apartment - 550 - 600 square feet; (2) One
bedroom apartment - 700 square feet; (3) Two bedroom apartment 850 -
900 square feet; (4) Three bedroom apartments were unheard of,
therefore, no available figures; noted figures to be standard whether
in Beverly Hills, Orange County, or San Bernardino County; felt
proposed 800 square foot requirement for studio apartments grossly
disproportionate to actual need. Believed three bedroom apartments
would impact the City's already crowded school situation. Questioned
criteria discussed by Title 18 Ad Hoc Committee in determining footage
requirements.
Responding to Councilman Evans relative to density requirement of
18-20 units per dwelling acre incorporated within the Housing Element,
City Attorney Hopkins related those densities, as mandated by the
State, are encouraged.
Councilman Evans questioned whether increasing the size of a
multi -family dwelling, as proposed, would decrease number of units per
parcel; felt that green space would have to be decreased or higher
buildings constructed; therefore, believed it to be an important
consideration. Relative to current development within Grand Terrace,
City Engineer Kicak cited McMillan Development as a developer who
would have no difficulty complying with proposed square footage along
with previously approved density, parking, and landscaping
requirements.
Responding to Councilwoman Pfennighausen relative to criteria used by
Title 18 Ad Hoc Committee, Councilman Petta related consideration was
given to what appeared to be reasonable for development coming into
the City relative to conformance with existing residential
neighborhoods.
Motion No. CC-86-97 carried, 3-2, with Councilmembers Pfennighausen
and Evans voting NOE.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (CONT'D)
Mayor Grant reported the following: (1) Attendance at April 16, 1986
LAFC-me t nie g; (2) His attendance of meeting with Senator Ayala and his
Legislative Aide, along with Councilman Petta, City Manager Armstead,
and City Attorney Hopkins, at which appreciation was expressed to
Senator Ayala for past accomplishments; expressed appreciation for a
California flag presented by a representative of the Senator
subsequent to that meeting.
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Councilman Petta - Title 18 Ad Hoc Committee Resignation (Ron
C ristianson - espon ing to CouncilmaiT Petta, City ngineer Kicak
related Fo Christianson's resignation from the Title 18 Ad Hoc
Committee; recommended a letter of appreciation for past service and
consideration of previous applicants for his replacement, or that
Council direct staff to advertise.
CC-86-98A Motion by Mayor Grant, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, to
approve staff recommendations as outlined above.
Due to the fact that applicants to the Title 18 Ad Hoc Committee had
CC-86-98B already been interviewed and rated, Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson,
Second by Councilman Petta, to amend Motion No. CC-86-98A, to request
the next individual in sequence to serve on the Title 18 Ad Hoc
Committee, according to Council's previous numerical grading.
Mayor Grant concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Matteson's rationale and
voiced support of Motion.
Motion No. CC-86-98B, to amend Motion No. CC-86-98A, carried, 3-2,
with Councilmembers Evans and Pfennighausen voting NOE.
Motion No. CC-86-98A, as amended by Motion No. CC-86-98B, carried, ALL
AYES.
City Attorney Hopkins advised that he requested a Closed Session for
discussion of threatened, pending, and actual litigation.
Closed Session - Council recessed at 7:40 p.m., with Acting City
Manager c wa , City Attorney Hopkins, and City Engineer Kicak
in attendance. Reconvened at 7:49 p.m., with all members present.
Mayor Grant related matter of potential litigation was discussed;
advised no action was taken.
Adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held
Thursday, May 8, 1986, at 5:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
mayor 7N
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Respectfully submitted,
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