09/25/1986CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 25, 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 September 25, 1986, at 5:45 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, Planning Director/City Engineer
Alicia Chavez, Deputy City Clerk
ABSENT: Ilene Dughman, City Clerk
The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Larry Wilson, Praise Fellowship
Foursquare Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by City Manager
Armstead.
ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA - 2B - Crime Prevention Update.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1985 Pedestrian Safety Award
Kelli Bruhl, Assistant Manager of the Auto Club of Southern
California, on behalf of the Automobile Association of America,
presented a 1985 Pedestrian Safety Award to the Mayor honoring the
City for the third year running. Mayor Grant attributed credit to the
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Crime Prevention Update
Sharon Korgan, Community Service Officer, reported the following:
(1) Crime Prevention Grant is officially approved; (2) Acquaintance
Rape booklet is available; (3) "Rape and Teen Alchoholism" slide tape
presentations have been purchased; (4) Her membership, as well as two
other Grand Terrace residents, to the School Attendance Review Board,
thereby providing the City with strong representation; (4) Secret
Service to make a presentation on "Counterfeit Checks and Credit Card
Forgery" at the Chamber's October 17 luncheon; (5) Increase in crimes
reported by telephone; (6) Requested Council's support in the School
Crime Prevention Program to include a McGruff puppet and tape
programs; cost estimated not to exceed $350.00.
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CC-86-237 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Councilman Evans, ALL AYES, to
support the McGruff School Crime Prevention Program.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following item was removed for discussion: 3A -- Check Register
No. 092586.
CC--86-238 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, ALL
AYES, to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
B. Ratify 9/25/86 CRA Action;
C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda;
D. Approve 9/25/86 Minutes, as presented.
CHECK REGISTER NO. 092586
Responding to Mayor Grant relative Warrant No. P4680, Planning Class,
Planning Director Kicak related five out of the seven Planning
Commissioners are planning to attend (Hargrave, Munson, Van Gelder,
Caouette, and Hawkinson).
CC--86-239 Motion by Mayor Grant, Second by Councilman Peta, ALL AYES, to approve
Check Register No. 092586, as submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, remarked on the following: (1) Was
impressed when he appeared before the San Bernardino County Planning
Commission; felt City's Planning Commissioners should be required to
observe how the County handles planning matters; (2) Requested Council
consider alternatives to socially enhance and upgrade the quality of
life in Grand Terrace; felt the City has steadily lost some of its
caliber of people and housing.
Mary Robinson, 22631 Minona Drive, questioned status of water rate
increase issue. Felt if Riverside Highland Water Company is unable to
reduce rates, water allocations should be given back.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson referenced a recent news article, regarding
Loma Linda's water problems and the emergency aid readily given to
them by San Bernardino, wherein it stated that pumping excess water to
other areas helps to alleviate high ground water problems north of San
Jacinto fault. Noting the seemingly overabundance of water in areas
surrounding Grand Terrace including Colton and Rialto, Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson cited one of the reasons given by Riverside Highland Water
Company for increasing water rates was to conserve water. Therefore,
in an effort to resolve the issue, advised the LAFC would be contacted
to request a special investigation into the City's water problem
when information is acquired, it will be passed on to residents.
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Reverend Lucille Hays, 22114 DeBerry, voiced concern with high water
rates; also related problem with sand and gravel in the water causing
damage to her chlorine filter, resulting in the necessity to replace
it; noted the special filtering system is crucial to alleviate health
problems due to an extreme allergy to chlorine.
CC-86-240 Motion by Councilman Evans, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, ALL
AYES, to direct staff to prepare and provide Council, within 30 days,
an in-depth water rate comparison study of other cities (Cities of
Colton, Rialto, Redlands, San Bernardino, Riverside, and other cities
in Southern and Northern California) including source of water,
transportation/delivery, cost factors, and billings to ascertain
whether current rates are realistic. (It was later clarified that
staff is to acquire their own figures for this comparison; however, it
would behoove staff to await information from the LAFC before
initiating the comparison.)
Councilwoman Pfennighausen requested Gene McMeans, Manager of
Riverside Highland Water Company, investigate and resolve Mrs. Hays'
filter problem since it involves a serious health situation, and that
Mrs. Hays and Council receive a response.
Responding to Reverend Hays' concerns relative to individuals smoking
in the Grand Terrace Branch Post Office located in the Grand Terrace
Pharmacy, City Attorney Hopkins advised review would be made of the
City's Smoking Ordinance relative to whether smoking is in fact
prohibited in commercial public areas; findings will be reported.
Motion No. CC-86-240 carried, ALL AYES.
Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, related his intention to let his
grove die due to increased water cost to growers.
ORAL REPORTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Minutes of the August 4, 1986
meeting were provided. is o ins related status on construction of
Terrace Hills High School snack bar.
Councilman Petta questioned whether the City is prepared to initiate
projects for the Pico Park Site, anticipated to become available
January 1. Responding to Community Service Director Anstine's
comments relative to the need to compensate the current tenant for
crop loss, Mayor Pro Tem Matteson advised the tenant has volunteered
to relinquish that parcel early. Mr. Antsine will investigate the
matter.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE REPORT - Minutes of the
{ September 8, 1986 were provided. Planning hector Kicak clarified a
dedicated street had not been named "Joe Kicak" as reflected in the
j Minutes; related the dedication referred to potentially naming a
street after a recently deceased Grand Terrace boy. Councilwoman
Pfennighausen felt the Committee should consider changing the name of
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a street proposed to be named "Woodpecker Lane;" related negative
comments from various citizens. Mayor Grant and Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson saw no problem with name as proposed.
ChALLER OF CLtIlLPCE P.EPOF.T - -enr.i s l.i l l i ams, Ch X.bLr c i rectcr,
reported the o owing: 1) Encouraged community involvement in
Terrace Days; (2) Chamber's participation in the Arrowhead United Way
campaign.
POLICE CHIEF REPORT - Captain James Bradford, San Bernardino Sheriff's
Department, recapped recent crime activity within the City.
Councilman Evans, referencing budget session discussions, requested
Captain Bradford prepare a quarterly report including statistics and
call -ins for service to determine need for two full-time officers
during peak hours.
CITY MANAGER REPORT - City Manager Armstead reported on the
following: Meeting with the Arrowhead United Way; (2) 1986-87
Capital Improvement Projects provided Council; (3) Colton Joint
Unified School District's request to attend October 23rd meeting
relative to school impaction fee review.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
October Council Meeting Schedule - Council determined there is no need
to rescheduT-e—C—ouncil meetings in October.
Councilman Petta noted phone calls from Mr. Henry Arkebauer relative
to neighbors parking in front of his residence for extended periods of
time. Noted issue is not a legal matter, but felt limited parking
should be implemented to alleviate a problem from a humanitarian point
of view, since Mr. Arkebauer is elderly.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRANDA ORNIA, ESTABLISHING A "LIMITED PARKING" ZONE ON
THE FRONTAGE OF 11959 ARLISS DRIVE.
CC-86-241 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, to
limit parking in front of Mr. Arkebauer's residence (11959 Arliss
Drive) to one hour (to Adopt Resolution No. 86-38).
Councilwoman Pfennighausen felt the family creating the problem is
insensitive to Mr. Arkebauer's age and the frustration and physical
injury caused; recommended an official letter be sent requesting their
cooperation in keeping their vehicles parked on their side of the
street.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson concurred something must be done to resolve
this problem; however, felt the Motion is the wrong approach.
Reverend Lucille Hays, 22114 DeBerry, recommended that elderly persons
being harassed call 911 and request assistance from an Adult
Protective Service Worker, which will be provided at no expense.
Mayor Grant felt this an exellent idea; noted, in addition to the
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Motion, which he felt was valid, the issue is to persuade the
neighbors to refrain activities causing problems.
Councilman Evans voiced no objection to a letter, strongly worded,
requesting cooperation from the neighbors in question; opposed the
Motion, feeling it would not rectify the problem.
Motion No. CC-86-241 carried, 3-2, with Mayor Pro Tem Matteson and
Councilman Evans voting NOE.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson voiced preferrence to Mrs. Hays' suggestion
rather than the above recommended correspondence. Mayor Grant
concurred; however, recommended that Mr. Arkebauer first be approached
to explain that what is being offered is for his benefit.
It was clarified that two one -hour parking signs will be erected, one
at each property line.
Mayor Grant reported attendance at the September 24th LAFC meeting.
WAIVER REQUEST FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF OBSERVATION DRIVE
Planning Director Kicak referenced the following alternatives with
respect to the disposition of Observation Drive: (1) Continue
Observation Drive along the California Aqueduct; (2) Place the balance
of Observation Drive along the General Plan Circulation Element
proposed route; or (3) Eliminate Observation Drive southerly of Van
Buren. Requested Council's direction. (Ref: September 25 Staff
Report, subject: Observation Drive Realignment and/or Amendment to
the General Plan Circulation Element)
Recessed at 7:38 p.m.; reconvened at 7:52 p.m., with all members
present.
Mr. Kicak further outlined specific areas in question on the map.
Alternative No. 1: Related staff's feelings that, if Observation
Drive is extended southerly from Van Buren, it should follow the
California Aqueduct in order to minimize topographical impact on road
development. Alternative No. 2: Noted Observation Drive, as proposed
in the Circulation Element, appears as an unsuitable topographical
area. Due to undesirable topography southerly of Pico, it appears
unlikely development would involve enough density to warrant such a
road; also felt it unlikely anyone living westerly of Oriole Street
would travel easterly to Observation Drive for access to major City
streets or I-215; therefore, staff recommended Observation Drive, as
shown in the Circulation Element, not be considered for construction.
Alternative No. 3: Felt, in conjunction with Tract 13050, anticipated
traffic vo ume generated would not warrant a major street such as
Observation Drive; however, should Council desire development of
Observation Drive in that area, staff recommends the California
Aqueduct be considered as an appropriate route.
Bill McKeever, 12714 Blue Mountain Court, opposed Alternate No. 1
extending the road south along the aqueduct since it would adversely
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impact his property by placing the street adjacent to his property
line. Felt there is credibility for an additional arterial street;
however, questioned practicality of its use south of Van Buren.
Based upon lack of main arteries in the City, Motion by Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson, Second by Mayor Grant, that Observation Drive follow the
alignment of the California Aqueduct between Van Buren and Main Street
(Alternate No. 2).
The Motion failed, 2-3, with Councilmembers Petta, Pfennighausen, and
Evans voting NOE.
CC-86-242 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, to
waive the requirement for construction of Observation Drive between
Van Buren and Main Street (Alternate No. 3). It was later clarified
the Motion includes requiring Developer to pay for the General Plan
Amendment costs and to dedicate right-of-way property in event of
potential future development of Observation Drive.
Councilman Evans felt available traffic circulation information
relative to area south of Main Street in Riverside County should be
reviewed since that could have an impact on the development of
Observation Drive. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, in consideration of the
Developer, felt decision should be made at this time.
Richard Haase, Van Dell & Associates, Engineering Consultants for
Tract 13050, responding to Councilman Evans' concerns, advised there
could be some substantial development to the south, which is
adequately served by collectors already; however, cost to develop area
to the east would be prohibitive. Suggested, in lieu of requiring
Developer to construct the half street of the improvement, Council
require dedication of right-of-way when its need is ascertained.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson called for the question.
CC-86-243 Motion by Councilman Evans, Second by Mayor Grant, to overrule the
call for the question, carried, 4-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Matteson
voting NOE.
Responding to Councilman Evans, Mr. Haase advised, due to the
topography of the land, the proposed knuckle -type configuration which
will intersect with the centerline of Observation Drive is the only
viable solution from an engineering and safety standpoint.
Motion No. CC-86-242 carried, ALL AYES.
Relative to further discussion regarding concerns and assurance there
would be a green belt area from Van Buren south to Main Street,
Planning Director Kicak related issue could be resolved by requiring
the green belt area as a condition in the General Plan Amendment.
Council indicated concurrence.
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Dennis Kidd, 22874 Pico, questioned and it was clarified that the land
he owns over the aqueduct would remain a grove and considered part of
the green belt.
RESOLUTION OPPOSING RECONFIRMATION OF CHIEF JUSTICE BIRD
Referencing September 11, 1986 Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Matteson
related his absence during the discussion, Motion, and vote relative
to above subject, noting requested action failed 2--2.
CC--86--244 Desiring an opportunity to vote on issue, Motion by Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson, Second by Councilman Evans, that Council adopt a Resolution
opposing reconfirmation of Supreme Court Justices Bird, Reynoso, and
Grodin. (Staff to prepare a Resolution for Council's approval of
text)
Councilman Petta and Mayor Grant voiced opposition to Motion, not
caring to publicize their votes.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson felt Councilmembers, as public officials,
should make a stand on issues they feel strongly about and publically
express them.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen felt that Councilmembers' attitudes should
remain consistent and, therefore, any future Resolutions supporting
initiative or political issues should, in turn, be rejected by the
same individuals. Mayor Grant concurred strictly with respect to
ballot issues.
Motion No. CC--86-244 carried 3-2, with Mayor Grant and Councilman
Petta voting NOE.
Adjourned at 9:03 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held
T u-Ti rsFay, October 9, 1986, at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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