06/12/1986CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
` REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 12, 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 June 12, 1986, at 6:05 p.m.
PRESENT: Hugh J. Grant, Mayor
Byron Matteson, Mayor Pro Tempore
Tony Petta, Councilman
Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilwoman
Dennis L. Evans, Councilman
Seth Armstead, City Manager
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
Ilene Dughman, City Clerk
ABSENT: None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Dr. Richard Mobley, California Baptist
College, Riverside, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Captain Bradford.
ITEMS TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA - 7B - CAL -ID Fingerprint Program; and,
L - Rescheduling July 24, 1986 CRA/Council meeting.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Commendation - Phillip D. Elliott, Chief of
Pol ice/Acting City Manager, City of Colton
Mayor Grant read Certificate commending Mr. Elliott for his long,
dedicated service to the City of Colton as both Police Chief and
Acting City Manager, to be presented at his retirement party, 6/21/86.
Certificate of Service - John McDowell, Planning Commissioner
Mayor Grant read and presented Certificate of Service to John
McDowell, Charter Planning Commissioner, in honor of his many years of
outstanding service and contributions to the City, including economic
development.
Councilman Petta also expressed sincere gratitude.
Dave TerBest, President of the Chamber of Commerce, presented John
McDowell with an official Chamber of Commerce baseball cap, on behalf
of the Chamber.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion: 3D - Approval of Minutes - 5/8/86, 5/14/86, 5/15/86,
5/29/86.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilman Evans, ALL
AYES, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items:
A. Approve Check Register No. 061286
B. Ratify 6/12/86 CRA Action;
C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda;
D. Approval of Minutes - 5/22/86;
E. Approve and Authorize Mayor to Execute Renewal of Contract for
Recreational Services with People Helpers, Inc. (GTC-86-09) for
$46,470, to expire 6/30/87;
F. Authorize Request for Bids - Annual Street Sweeping Maintenance
(GTB-86-10);
G. Authorize Request for Bids - Annual Landscape Maintenance
(GTB-86-11);
H. Authorize Request for Bids - Annual Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance (GTB-86-12);
I. Approve and Authorize Recordation of Final Parcel Map 9666
(Harber) and Accept Cash Deposit of $1,366 for Monumentation;
J. Appropriate $7,200 for Line Item 10-120-260, Insurance Surety
Bonds, for Total of $35,200.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (5/8/86)
CC-86-128 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson, to approve the Minutes of May 8, 1986, as presented,
carried, 4-0-1, with Councilman Evans abstaining.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (5/14/86) (5/15/86) (5/29/86)
CC-86-129 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES, to
approve the Minutes of May 14, May 15, and May 29, 1986, with the
following changes or comments:
Minutes of May 14, 1986 - (Page 3, Para. 4, figure of $250,000 be
changed to refl ect ,000.)
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Minutes of May 15, 1986 - (Page 2, Para. 6, amended to read: "Sharon
Korgan outlined past and anticipated programs for Crime Prevention;
concurred with Councilwoman Pfennighausen that, although the
Neighborhood Watch Program has not been successful because of its
original concept, it is currently being expanded."
Minutes of May 29, 1986 - approved as presented.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen stated apparent misunderstanding of Motion
No. CC-86-125, May 29, 1986 meeting, relative to the Clean Community
Systems Grant, and, therefore, requested a reconsideration of vote to
reflect her intended position. City Attorney Hopkins clarified
procedure would require a new, duplicate Motion, to enable
Councilwoman Pfennighausen to re -vote accordingly.
CC-86-130 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Evans, to
keep budget item alive and, if appropriation is applied for and
approved, disbursement of funds be made directly through the Finance
Department for proper accountability, carried, 3-2, with
Councilmembers Evans and Pfennighausen voting NOE. (See Motion
CC-86-125)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Dave TerBest, President, Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce,
reported Chamber's recent formation of an Economic Development
Committee to enhance growth and development within the community and
Committee's intention to formulate strong policy recommendations for
submission to Council relating thereto. Noted promotional material
and brochures have been sent to various developers - requested Council
and staff cooperation with expeditious processing of anticipated
projects generated thereby; would like to see the climate change in
the eyes of potential developers to al l ev i ate any previous misgivings
regarding the stringency and restrictiveness of City's approval
process. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson felt above concerns should be
addressed at June 21st Work Study Session relating to City's overall
future economic development.
Mr. Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, reaffirmed Mr. Terbest's concern
regarding developers' apparent negative attitude with regard to
developing in Grand Terrace due to feeling an overabundance of red
tape exists.
Mr. TerBest advised the Chamber/City baseball game will be held
Thursday, June 19, 1986, 6:30 p.m. and encouraged community support.
Invited residents to participate in Bicycle Safety Program at Terrace
Hills Junior High, Saturday, June 14, 1:00 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT - Planning Director Kicak noted Planning
Commission meeting held Monday, June 9, 1986. Reminded of Workshop
Study Session to be held Saturday, June 21, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
;— regarding Master Plan of Barton Road and Michigan areas.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Councilwoman Pfennighausen requested item be continued due to
insufficient amount of applications received thusfar; requested
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continuance of advertising and publicizing for applicants desiring to
fill existing vacancies and potential upcoming vacancies. Mayor Grant
concurred with attempting to obtain additional applications -
supported utilizing the same process to fill vacancies as was used to
form the Title 18 Ad Hoc Committee. Action deferred until June 26, or
until such time as sufficient number of applications are received.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Dick Rollins, Chairman,
reported the following:Ground breaking of Terrace Hills Junior
High snack bar, Saturday June 14, 1986, 10:00 a.m. - thanked Barney
Karger and the Lions Club for their invaluable contributions; (2)
Problem with emission of dust from Terrace Hills baseball field and
accumulation; requested a remedy to relieve approximately 15
residences adversely affected thereby. Councilwoman Pfennighausen
recommended instructions to water down the field be given prior to
granting permission for use.
Captain Bradford, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department,
introduced, and Council welcomed Lieutenant Ernie Reynosa, recently
reassigned to replace Lieutenant Baker, also reassigned to another
area.
Recessed at 6:45 p.m.; reconvened at 7:11 p.m., with all members
present.
FY 1986-87 BUDGET
City Manager Armstead related following correction on Staff Report for
Budget Item 10-810, Clean Community Systems: $1,050 be changed to
reflect $1,150.
Mayor Grant noted the following formal actions previously taken during
Budget Session: (1) Chamber of Commerce Grant, 10-190-222, approved
appropriation - $30,000; (2) Police Department, 10-410, approved
appropriation - $563,162; and (3) Clean Community System, 10-810,
approved appropriation - $1,150 (funds to be withheld until
justification provided by organization); however, emphasized nothing
precludes Council from reversing, modifying, or changing decisions
made on prior budget actions.
CC-86-131 COUNCIL 10-110 - Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor
Grant, AZE—AVES, to approve Budget Item 10-110, Council, with the
omission of Line Item 271, Local Mileage, for a Grand Total of
$20,400.
CC-86-132 CITY MANAGER 10-120 - Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by
Mayor Grant, ALL A S, to approve Budget Item 10-120, City Manager,
with the omission of Line Item 143, Disability Insurance, for a Grand
Total of $134,363.
CC-86-133 CITY CLERK 10-125
ounce man Petta,
with the omission
Total of $121,763.
- Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by
ALL AYES, to approve Budget Item 10-125, City Clerk,
of Line Item 143, Disability Insurance, for a Grand
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CC-86-134 FINANCE 10-140 - Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by
Counci man etta, ALL AYES, to approve Budget Item 10-140, Finance,
with the omission of Line Item 143, Disability Insurance, for a Grand
Total of $176,824.
CC-86-135 CITY ATTORNEY 10-160 - Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by
Mayor Grant, ALL AY S, to approve Budget Item 10-160, City Attorney,
for a Grand Total of $36,000.
CITY ENGINEER ALL DEPARTMENTS - 10-120, 10-170, 10-330, 10-610
CC-86-136 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL
AYES, to approve Budget Item 10-120, 10-170, 10-330, 10-610, City
Engineer - All Departments, for a Grand Total of $123,450.
CC-86-137 COMMUNITY SERVICES 10-180 - Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen,
Second y Mayor ro em atteson, ALL AYES, to approve Budget Item
10-180, Community Services, with omission of Line Item 143, Disability
Insurance, for a Grand Total of $148,956.
CC-86-138 NON -DEPARTMENTAL 10-190 - Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second
y Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, ALL AYES, to approve Budget Item 10-190,
Non -Departmental, for a Grand Total of $99,300.
CC-86-139 CONTINGENCY RESERVE 10-300 - Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second
y Councilman Petta, to approve Budget Item 10-300, Contingency
Reserve, in the amount of $200,000.
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Although realizing the prudency of holding funds in reserve,
Councilwoman Pfennighausen, with Councilman Evans in concurrence,
opposed transferring $200,000 to the Contingency Reserve General Fund,
thereby necessity bonding for the School Air Conditioning project.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, with Councilman Petta concurring, voiced
support of setting aside reserve funds for unanticipated needs.
Councilman Petta noted anticipated interest earned on the $200,000
should exceed interest paid out on borrowed funds to accomplish the
school air conditioning project, thereby creating a positive cash flow
and maintaining a sufficient amount of reserve with which to operate.
Motion No. CC-86-139 carried, 3-2, with Councilmembers Evans and
Pfennighausen voting NOE.
PLANNING 10-370 - Councilman Evans requested continuing item to next
meeting to allow sufficient time for review of recently submitted
pertinent material.
CC-86-140 PUBLIC HEALTH 10-390 - Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by
Counc1 man Petta, ALL AYES, to approve Budget Item 10-390, Public
Health, for a Grand Total of $13,000.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT 10-410 - Councilman Evans requested continuing item
until later in the meeting.
CC-86-141 PARKS AND RECREATION 10-430 - Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second
y Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to approve Budget Item 10-430, Parks
and Recreation, for a Grand Total of $88,270.
CC-86-142 WEED ABATEMENT 10-590 - Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Mayor
Grant, ALL AYES, to approve Budget Item 10-590, Weed Abatement, for a
Grand Total of $4,500.
CC-86-143 STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE 10-631 - Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson,
Second y Councilman Petta, A L AYES, to approve Budget Item 10-631,
Storm Drain Maintenance, for a Grand Total of $8,500.
CC-86-144 PLANNING COMMISSION 10-801 - Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, A L AYES, to approve Budget Item 10-801,
Planning Commission, for a Grand Total of $6,250.
CC-86-145 CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE 10-802 - Motion by Councilman Petta, Second
y Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, A A ES, to approve Budget Item 10-802,
Crime Prevention Committee, for a Grand Total of $3,100.
CC-86-146 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE 10-804 - Motion by Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson, Second by Councilman Petta,-A-D Petta,-A-AYES, to approve Budget Item
10-804, Historical and Cultural Committee, for a Grand Total of
$2,000.
CC-86-147 SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM 10-805 - Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen,
Second- y Councilman Petta, AD AYES, to approve Budget Item 10-805,
Senior Citizens Program, for a Grand Total of $1,000.
CC-86-148 PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 10-807 - Motion by Councilwoman
ennig ausen, Second by Counci man Petta, ALL AYES, to approve Budget
Item 10-807, Park and Recreation Committee, for a Grand Total of
$2,255.
CC-86-149A EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER 10-808 - Motion by Councilwoman
P ennig ausen, Second CounciT-ma-n-7etta, to approve Budget Item 10-808,
Emergency Operations Center, for a Grand Total of $12,355.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson questioned nonadjustment of appropriation to
cover cost of generators, as previously discussed during Budget
Sessions. (See CC/CRA 5/14/86, pages 4 and 5) Finance Director
Schwab noted amount had been adjusted; however, did not appear to be
reflected. Felt a reduction of appropriation by $2,000 would provide
adequate funding to purchase necessary generators.
CC-86-149B Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilman Petta, to
amend Motion No. CC-86-149A, to approve Budget Item 10-808, Emergency
Operations Center, thereby reducing appropriation by $2,000 for a
Grand Total of $10,355.
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Motion No. CC-86-149B, to amend Motion No. CC-86-149A, carried, 4-1,
with Councilwoman Pfennighausen voting NOE.
Motion No. CC-86-149A, as amended by Motion No. CC-86-149B, carried,
4-1, with Councilman Evans voting NOE.
HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
ADDING CHAPTER 5.06, PERTAINING TO HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS.
first ea i ng
City Attorney Hopkins read title of Ordinance. Community Services
Director Anstine related staff's investigation of San Bernardino
County's current procedure for obtaining a Home Occupation Permit, per
Council's previous direction. Subsequent to findings, staff
recommended establishing a permit requirement for all home occupations
within the City, to be administered by the City, rather than County.
Mayor Grant opened Public Participation.
Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, questioned and City Attorney Hopkins
clarified purpose of permit.
Ed O'Neal, 22608 Minona, questioned permit requirement relative to
personal use of his residence for mailings.
Mayor Grant closed Public Hearing.
CC-86-150 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilwoman
Pfennighausen, to adopt first reading of Home Occupation Permit
Ordinance.
Responding to Councilman Evans relative to costs, City Attorney
Hopkins advised a $20.00 application fee would be imposed, which
would, if applicable, be automatically deducted from the business
license fee.
Motion No. CC-86-150 carried, ALL AYES.
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SCHOOL IMPACTION FEES FOR 88 UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN
HO EL
Planning Director Kicak related receipt of Mr. Charles Tsang's letter,
dated April 24, 1986, requesting waiver of school impaction fees
together with a response from Russell Dickinson, Assistant
Superintendent, Colton Joint Unified School District, recommending
waiver not be granted. Referenced discussion with the City Attorney
relative to the possibility that, by waiving these particular fees, it
would set a precedent for future developers. Related staff
recommendations to deny waiver request.
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Eddie Ip, associate of appellant, felt fee unjustified since proposed
project is geared toward the 62 and above age group and thereby would
not impact the schools. Moreover, noted an annual increase in
revenues to both City and School District will be generated when
project reaches completion, due to increased property taxes derived
from reassessment of property value. Did not feel a remote, potential
chance of usage changing in the future from a retirement home to an
apartment complex justifies imposing school impaction fees on the
current developer. Observed the nature of project's design would make
any conversion attempt cumbersome and highly infeasible due to lack of
individual kitchen facilities - noted dining service will be provided
through a cafeteria -like kitchen and dining area; questioned frequency
of converting a hospital into an apartment or a school into a
restaurant. Referenced Conditional Use Permit wherein usage is
specified exclusively for a Senior Retirement Home, noting any
unauthorized change of conditioned usage could trigger the City's
revocation thereof. Noted amount in question, approximately $150,000,
is quite substantial and research in surrounding communities such as
San Bernardino, Riverside, Rialto, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Alahambra,
revealed that none charge school fees for this type of project - noted
merits are based on actual impact to the School District. Requested
Council consider merits relative to any foreseeable impacts and, if
none exist, the fairness and justness of imposing such fees.
Responding to Mr. Tsang's approximation of $4,200 total per unit,
$1,600 of which represents school impaction fees, Councilwoman
Pfennighausen felt it ludicrous for a facility, never meant to house
children and thereby foreseeably causing no impaction on the schools,
to pay such an exorbitant amount; therefore, fully supports
applicant's appeal.
Based upon City's Ordinance which allows for waiver of school
impaction fees, Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor
Grant, that the application for waiver of school impaction fees on
this development be approved.
Responding to Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Mr. Tsang related units average
approximately 350 square feet; are either one single room or two rooms
with adjoining bathroom - none have kitchens; reiterated facility is
designated primarily as a senior care -type home. Opposed to creating
an adverse impact, Mr. Tsang felt proposed retirement home would have
a positive effect on the schools by generating increased revenues and
possible volunteers for involvement in various school activites.
Indicated the State License, requiring residents of facility to be of
retirement age, along with Conditional Use Permit, restricting land
use, would make it impossible to change usage. Felt, if CUP is not
sufficient to hold usage as designated, a restrictive land use clause
should be inserted in the deed.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson noted purpose of school impaction fees is to
generate sufficient funds to build new schools; felt responsibility is
that of all and should not be exclusive to residents with children.
Concerned, if waiver is granted, where waiving of fees would stop;
therefore, opposed the Motion.
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City Attorney Hopkins related, if anticipated land usage is
subsequently changed, neither the State License nor the CUP would
protect or ensure a remedy to the City, due to the City having no
control over enforcing State licensing restrictions and the fact that
the developer could opt to change usage without violating the CUP by
resubmitting new plan for CUP approval. Noted restrictions could not
`- be incorporated into the deed because the City is not a party to it.
Although noting facility would never generate children as long as use
remains as intended, noted scope of School District's Impaction Report
spreads the average cost per impaction fee throughout the community,
thereby taking into consideration future anticipated residential
construction; however, noted many communities now approach imposition
of school impaction fees from a different standpoint, based
proportionately on type of units and anticipated impaction.
Councilman Petta felt it apparent that proposed facility would not
create school impaction; however, voiced concern with the Mt. Vernon
Villa project, conditionally approved with the contingency that three
units per acre be specifically designated for senior citizens - noted,
if this waiver approved, developer ( Forest City Dillon) could approach
Council for school impaction fee exemption - opposed to setting any
precedent. Based upon the developer foreseeing no problem with
delaying action for a couple of weeks, Councilman Petta requested
action be postponed for two weeks to allow staff sufficient time to
review fees and submit recommendations for this type facility, which
would be fair to the School District, the developer, and all parties
concerned.
Councilman Evans, referencing Councilman Petta's comments, questioned
possibility of modifying impaction fees rated for this type of
facil ity.
City Attorney Hopkins personally felt school impaction fees for a
facil ty of this nature should be greatly reduced; also cited bachelor
apartments as units that would not create significant school impaction
compared to single-family units. However, stated the School District
would have to be approached for their recommendations.
Councilman Evans concurred with Colton Joint Unified School District
relative to granting exceptions possibly setting a future precedent;
however, noted the unlikelihood of this facility ever being utilized
other than for seniors. Concurred with continuing matter; however,
in the interim, to al l ev i ate holding up the developer from continuing
with project, felt building permits could be issued, provided all
criteria has been met, with the condition that school impaction fees
will be required if so determined at a subsequent meeting.
Planning Director Kicak foresaw no problem with foregoing school
impaction fees until determination is made, but questioned problem of
enforceability of payment thereof. Noted the School Impaction Fee
Ordinance could be amended; however, hoped issue could be resolved
prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit or final approval.
Councilman Matteson, concurred with Councilman Evans, feeling granting
waiver could create future problems. Noted other organizations who
have paid the school impaction fees, referencing Sister's of St.
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Benedict, a group who would not foreseeably have an impact on the
School District.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen concurred with cost prohibitiveness of
future conversion of facility into apartments. Regarding Mt. Vernon
Villas, felt if units designated for seniors are legally bound to
remain as such, no school impaction fees should be imposed. Not
certain whether bachelor apartments would generate children.
Councilman Petta did not feel there was sufficient information or
knowledge to comment on cost prohibitiveness of conversion process.
Felt this type of facility had not been previously addressed when
school impaction fees were developed; therefore, recommended staff
study to what extent or degree a facility of this nature could
potentially impact the School District in the future, regardless of
how remote the generation of students might appear at present.
CC-86-151 Based on above, Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson, to delay making a decision for two weeks until staff has
provided sufficient information rel ev ant to the foreseeable impaction
with this type of facility upon the schools. It was clarified the
Motion includes allowing the applicant to proceed, provided there is a
legal way in which the City can enforce the school impaction fee,
should Council in fact impose one.
Mayor Grant indicated little concern with actions that set precedents;
was convinced, notwithstanding Councilman Petta's remarks, that the
facility will not impact the schools at this point; therefore,
basically supported Councilwoman's Pfennighausen's Motion, unless
additional information, subsequently provided, effected a change of
position. Noted Councilman Petta's Motion will simply have the effect
of postponing issue and would not in any way nullify or invalidate
intent of Councilwoman Pfennighausen's Motion.
Motion No. CC-86-151 carried, 3-2, with Councilmembers Evans and
Pfennighausen voting NOE.
City Attorney Hopkins clarified vote on Councilwoman Pfennighausen's
Motion will come before Council at the June 26 meeting.
PROPOSED REFUSE -TO -ENERGY FACILITY TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN RIALTO
Relative to proposal by Rialto Power Corporation to construct a
refuse -to -energy (tire burning) facility in Rialto, Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson introduced Mr. Mike Williams, 940 South Willow, Rialto, who
showed a video presentation relative thereto.
Mayor Grant noted the South Coast Air Quality Management District will
conduct a Public Hearing at the Bloomington High School Auditorium,
June 18, 1986, 7:00 p.m., and invited interested persons to present
written or oral comments.
Mr. Williams requested Council's involvement to provide input at
Public Hearing. Noted proposed tire burning plant is an experimental
project and would be the only one if its type in the world.
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Mayor Pro Tem Matteson voiced concern relative to proposed Rialto
location of tire buring plant, west of City limits, which, due to wind
direction, would invariably pollute Grand Terrace with toxic fumes.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, STRONGLY OPPOSING CONSTRUCTION OF A
REFUSE -TO -ENERGY FACILITY IN THE CITY OF RIALTO, CALIFORNIA.
CC-86-152 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, to adopt
Resolution No. 86-28.
Mr. Williams advised the Rialto Power Corporation has complied with
all requirements to secure permits for construction with exception of
the SCAQMD permit. Related the Negative Declaration was issued based
upon an out-of-state prepared EIR; 13 cancer -causing pollutants could
be generated from such a facility.
Councilman Evans questioned whether the Power Company could be
required to obtain a local EIR. City Attorney Hopkins advised a
letter of protest could be prepared stating therein the negative
impact the project would impose on the City of Grand Terrace, which
was not felt to be adequately addressed in the Negative Declaration.
Councilman Evans requested a copy of the Company's study and staff to
explore potential legal methods to stop the project.
Motion No. CC-86-152, carried, ALL AYES.
Bea Gigandet, 22743 Miriam Way, felt all efforts should be expended
toward halting construction of proposed plant.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE - Minutes of the April 29
and May 5, 1986 meetings were provided.
CC-86-153 Resignation of Elizabeth Duarte - Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson,
Second y Councilwoman PfennigFausen, to accept Elizabeth Duarte's
resignation, with regret, and authorize advertising vacancy for an
unexpired term to expire 6/30/88.
It was concurred the Motion would include appropriate recognition for
length of service, in addition to a letter.
Motion No. CC-86-153, carried, ALL AYES.
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE - Ed O'Neal, Committee member, reported the
fol I owing: (1) Mee_t_1Tn_g__`6T June 2, 1986 whereat new Committee members
got acquainted. Committee plans to prepare procedural guidelines;
(2) Bicycle Safety Program to be held Saturday, June 14, 1986, at 1:00
p.m.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT - Minutes of the April 17, 1986
meeting were provided.
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POLICE CHIEF REPORT - Councilwoman Pfennighausen voiced concern
rel ative to I ack of being informed about criminal activities within
the community; felt daily crime log did not provide adequate detailed
information; requested Council be supplied a clear, concise report, at
least on a monthly basis, regarding incidents of crime in the City.
Councilman Petta felt Council at fault for not making it clear as to
what type of report or accounting of crime desired. Captain Bradford,
San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, foresaw no problem with providing
a monthly recap of crime occuring within the community.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT - (1) Referencing draft of letter to be sent to
homeowners regar ing securing rights -of -way needed for the widening of
Barton Road/Michigan, in exchange for City's installation of various
property improvements, Councilman Evans expressed concern with
paragraph 4, wherein it states: "As consideration for dedication, the
City Council may wish to consider participating in the cost for these
individual connections on your property," feeling it infers the City
will pay for the undergrounding of utilities. Councilman Petta, with
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson concurring, felt aforementioned paragraph
should be deleted, feeling to participate with the cost of
undergrounding of utilities, in addition to installing curb, gutter,
and sidewalk improvements, goes beyond the reasonable cost for
securing the necessary rights -of -way. Council concurred;
(2) Undergrounding of Utilities Project - Planning Director Kicak
related contact with Sue Noreen, SCE representative, who, in turn, has
requested their planner to coordinate with Pacific Bell Telephone and
attempt to advance City's funding for undergrounding of utilities
under Rule 20A up to five years; noted potential total available
funding for project in excess of $200,000.
CITY MANAGER REPORT - Community Services Departmental Manpower - City
Manager Armstead di-stributedmemorandum from Randy Anstine, Community
Services Director, relative to lack of necessity at this time to
increase Community Services Departmental Manpower. To alleviate
previously budgeted projects from carrying over to the next fiscal
year, Councilwoman Pfennighausen requested a timeline be established,
including start and projected completion date of all major
appropriated FY1986-87 projects and a report with such information
provided within the next 30 days. City Manager Armstead advised an
Engineering Project Status Report containing above information is
forthcoming.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Reschedule July 24, 1986 CRA/Council Meeting - Councilwoman
?Te—n—ni—gTiausen noted necessity to resc e u e above meeting due to
conflict with the Mayors and Councilmembers Executive Forum in
Monterey, scheduled for July 23-25, 1986. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson,
with Councilwoman Pfennighausen in concurrence, requested meeting be
rescheduled to July 31, 1986. Council concurred.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson noted Council's rudeness at meetings relative
to inattentiveness to speakers.
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Mayor Grant reported the following: (1) Attendance at the Broken
Arrow District Scout-O-Rama in Colton, June 7, 1986; (2) Congratulated
Mr. Anstine and Renee McCarthy on the Recreation Summaries provided
relative to the numerous activities offered within the community,
commended them for initiation of outstanding recreation programs; (3)
Attended LAFC meeting in Chino, June 9, 1986.
Mayor Grant suggested delaying continuation of budget units until next
meeting, with Council in concurrence.
CAL ID FINGERPRINT PROGRAM
Item continued to next meeting.
NOVEMBER 4, 1986, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
City Clerk Dughman briefly outlined various Resolutions required
for the upcoming General Municipal Election.
Mayor Grant advised an alternate Advisory Measure relative to Street
Lighting had been submitted by Councilman Evans.
Councilman Evans felt proposed Advisory Measure verbage pertaining to
the possible establishment of an assessment district for installation
of street lights confusing and contained inference that a one-time
assessment is being considered, noting that not to be the intent.
Felt public should be fully aware of City's intention to consider
establishing an ongoing assessment district, initially having a
particular cost, but potentially increasing in future years.
Therefore, submitted his proposal in which measure was spelled out
more definitively.
Mayor Grant agreed to language of revised measure, as proposed by
Councilman Evans, with the inclusion of street lighting for traffic
safety, crime prevention, and aesthetic purposes. Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson requested the fact that an annual assessment would be levied
be included therein. City Attorney Hopkins advised the Advisory
Measure would be reworded; therefore, the Election items were delayed
to the June 26 meeting.
Recessed at 10:14 p.m. and reconvened at 10:19 p.m., with all members
in attendance except Councilwoman Pfennighausen, who left the meeting
at 10:14 p.m.
Council recessed to Closed Session at 10:19 p.m. to discuss a
personnel matter, with City Attorney Hopkins in attendance. City
Manager Armstead and Planning Director/City Engineer Kicak attended
the second Closed Session matter regarding litigation.
Reconvened at 11:19 p.m., with Councilwoman Pfennighausen absent.
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Mayor Grant noted issues of Personnel and Litigation were discussed,
with no action taken.
Adjourned at 11:19 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held
Thursday— June 26, 2986, at 5:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
i yCer
APPROVED:
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