09/13/1986CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 13, 1986
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of
called to order in the Community Meeting Room, Grand
Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on September
PRESENT: Hugh J. Grant, Mayor
Byron Matteson, Mayor Pro Tempore
Tony Petta, Councilman
Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilwoman
Dennis L. Evans, Councilman
the City of Grand Terrace was
Terrace Civic Center, 22795
13, 1986, at 11:25 a.m.
Thomas J. Schwab, Acting City Manager/Deputy City Clerk
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Joe Kicak, Planning Director/City Engineer
ABSENT: Seth Armstead, City Manager
Ilene Dughman, City Clerk
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN
CC-86-233 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES, to
divide sections into three areas (Area #1, Area #2, and Area #3) and
make determinations separately.
AREA #1 (north of DeBerry, west and east of the I-215 Freeway to and
-including Mt. Vernon Avenue
CC-86-234 Motion by Councilman Evans, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES, that the
staff or Colton Joint Unified School District prepare a current school
population projection and build -out relative to the necessary needs of
Grand Terrace Elementary School and, if figures exceed capabilities of
the existing facility, ascertain intended plans for future expansion
of the school. (Council concurred later in the meeting, at Councilman
Evans' request, to include a 30-day deadline in this Motion.)
CC-86-235 Motion by Councilman Evans, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, that
staff be directed to contact SCE relative to potential realignment of
Commerce Way from its existing alignment to proposed Iowa off ramp
location. It was clarified that Motion was conditioned on Council's
prior determination that the Iowa/La Cadena no longer be under
consideration as an ingress or egress. (Council concurred later in
the meeting, at Councilman Evans' request, to include a 30-day
deadline in this Motion.)
Motion No. CC-86-235 carried, 4-0-1, with Councilman Petta abstaining.
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In light of prior workshop discussion regarding necessity to explore
alternatives to alleviate existing Barton Road on and off ramp
CC-86--236 congestion anticipated to escalate with future development, Motion by
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Mayor Grant, to explore the cost
feasibility of various off ramp alternatives (modifying Barton Road on
and off ramps, Y concept discussed by Commissioner Hawkinson, and Iowa
access), to include input from CALTRANS.
Mayor Grant clarified that staff would be expected to explore all
conceivable and feasible alternatives, in addition to those previously
discussed, and present offers to CALTRANS.
Councilman Evans, noting alternatives had been explored during the
General Plan Update, felt, if any action is taken, cost factors should
be updated; however, felt investigating other alternate accesses a
waste of time.
Motion No. CC--86-236 carried 3--2, with Councilmembers Pfennighausen
and Evans voting NOE.
By request of Councilwoman Pfennighausen, the following votes were
identified by each Councilmember.
Councilman Evans noted his dissent, feeling a potential conflict
exists due to Councilman Petta's real estate holdings in the area
being discussed.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen noted her dissent; felt the record
indicates that Councilman Petta has a potential conflict of interest.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson related his affirmative vote. Relative to
Councilman Petta, noted Motion requests the securing of information
only and that no decisions are being made at this point.
Mayor Grant related his affirmative vote; advised of his feeling that
Councilman Petta represents this City and has a right not to be
disenfranchised every time he votes on something in the area west of
Michigan Avenue; felt it a dereliction of Council's responsibility to
squelch him based on vague technicalities.
Motion by Councilman Evans, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, that
the City Manager direct the City Attorney to prepare a letter to the
Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to determine whether
Councilman Petta may participate even in discussion stages of the
matter in question failed, 2--2-1, with Mayor Grant and Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson voting NOE and Councilman Petta abstaining.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen related lack of need for a Motion, noting
staff can be required to accomplish a specific action simply by
direction from a Council or community member.
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Councilman Petta advised his participation will only involve
legitimate actions and wished to be availed if there is any indication
to the contrary. Related issue as accessibility to alleviate an
existing problem (bottleneck) on Barton Road; Council's action merely
directs staff to prepare a study on alternative possibilities; noted
his vote was based on open discussion and, if it was not permissable,
wants to know. Mayor Grant felt the Motion pertained generally to the
City and was not specific to the area west of Michigan, where
Councilman Petta holds interest in property.
Area #2 (between Van Buren and DeBerry)
Councilwoman Pfennighausen felt Area #2 should be deferred due to
specific actions by either Mayor Pro Tem Matteson or Councilman Petta
potentially involving a conflict of interest; felt when the FPPC
renders its official opinion, the area in question can move out of
that realm wherein decisions cannot be made.
For clarification of issue, Mayor Pro Tem Matteson requested the City
Attorney's opinion, with Council concurrence. Mayor Grant noted a
specific response is expected from City Attorney Hopkins regarding
whether or not he feels Mayor Pro Tem Matteson and Councilman Petta
are in conflict of interest.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen felt City Attorney Hopkins had previously
addressed the issue advising both Mayor Pro Tem Matteson and
Councilman Petta that, when discussing this particular area, a
potential conflict of interest exists; therefore, proposed the FPPC
render an official position.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson felt, as both a resident and Councilman, he has
the right to decide on future development of the City, noting no
decisions had been made relative to his particular piece of property;
did not feel it a conflict of interest to make decisions governing the
City as a whole.
Council concurred to bypass Area #2 until issue is settled.
Area #3 (south of Van Buren)
No further action taken on Area #3. (Reference Motion No. CC-86-234
relative to potential school site)
Adjourned at 12:10 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting will be
held Thursday, September 25, 1986, at 5:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
Mayor City Clerk