11/06/1986CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
L_ REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 6, 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 November 6, 1986 at 5:33 p.m.
PRESENT: Hugh J. Grant, Mayor
Byron Matteson, Mayor Pro Tempore
Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilwoman
Dennis L. Evans, Councilman
Seth Armstead, City Manager
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Joe Kicak, Planning Director/City Engineer
Ilene Dughman, City Clerk
ABSENT: Tony Petta, Councilman
The meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Grant, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance, led by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson.
ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA - The following items were added to the
Benda: 2C - Proclamation - Winter Storm Preparedness Week, November
17-22, 1986; 7C - Cable Television Rates. (This item was later
deferred until next meeting to allow representation by the Cable
Television firm.)
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Bus Shelters - Kathy Bell, Pedestal Post
Kathy Bell, representing Pedestal Post, 2855 East Coast Highway, Suite
100, Corona Del Mar, gave a presentation regarding proposal to install
two Bus Shelters in designated areas within the City. (Reference
Pedestal Post's October 3rd letter and Staff Report dated October 30,
1986, Subject: Pedestal Post Bus Shelter Special Presentation.
Following Council discussion relative to maintenance, landscaping,
design, graffiti, utility costs, and liability, Motion by Mayor Pro
Tem Matteson, Second by Mayor Grant, to approve the installation of
said bus shelters. (It was clarified that the Motion included
approval of the Contract by the City Attorney and approval of design
by the City Engineer.)
Councilman Evans, with Councilwoman Pfennighausen concurring, saw no
necessity for an Architectural Review by the Planning Commission due
to the standard design of structures. Questioned whether proposal
could be categorized under minor deviations with Council approval.
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City Engineer Kicak saw no problem; however, requested Council
direction with respect to permits and fees, since facilities will be
located within public rights -of -way. Mayor Grant felt a more
comprehensive staff report necessary to adequately address all issues.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson called for the question.
CC-86-256 Motion by Mayor Grant, Second by Councilman Evans, to overrule the
call for the question, carried, 3-1, with Councilwoman Pfennighausen
voting NOE, and Councilman Petta absent.
Councilmembers Evans and Pfennighausen opposed Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson's Motion, feeling the Site and Architectural Review process
unnecessary. Councilwoman Pfennighausen, in concurrence with Mayor
Grant, felt all issues had not been adequately addressed and
additional information should be provided.
Mayor Pro Tem's Matteson's Motion failed, 2-2, with Councilmembers
Evans and Pfennighausen voting NOE, and Councilman Petta absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson suggested item be deferred until next meeting
to allow vote by entire Council. Mayor Grant requested additional
staffing by Community Services Director Anstine and City Engineer
Kicak to supplement information provided thusfar.
Certificate of Commendation - Colton High Distinguished School Award
Mayor Grant read a Certificate of Commendation commending the staff
and students of Colton High School for receiving the Distinguished
School Award. Noted it would be personally presented by him on
November 26, 1986.
Proclamation - Winter Storm Preparedness Week, November 17-22, 1986
Mayor Grant read above Proclamation proclaiming the week of November
17 as Winter Storm Preparedness Week. Copies will be provided to
appropriate parties.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 3D, Minutes of 10/23/86, was removed from the Consent Calendar
for discussion.
CC-86-257 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES, by
all members present, to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
A. Approve Check Register No. 110686;
B. Ratify 11/6/86 CRA Action;
C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda;
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E. RESOLUTION NO. 86-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND TE CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A "NO PARKING"
ZONE AT THE INTERSECTION OF DEBERRY STREET AND ORIOLE AVENUE.
F. Reschedule Christmas and New Year Holidays to December 25/26 and
January 1/2;
G. Reject Liability Claim No. GTLC 86-03.
APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 23, 1986 MINUTES
The following revisions to the November 23, 1986 Minutes were
requested: (1) Councilwoman Pfennighausen requested last sentence of
paragraph 3, Page 3, be amended as follows: "Responding to
Councilwoman Pfennighausen relative to whether equitable and
expeditious treatment had been received from the Planning Commission,
Mr. Akar advised he would not have come before Council if he felt that
to have been the case." (2) Councilman Evans requested Page 5,
paragraph 6, Council Reports, include Mr. Rollins' discussion relative
to consideration of the Terrace Hills Junior High School site for
tennis courts, and was changed as follows: "Mr. Rollins advised that
both the Pico Park site as well as the Terrace Hills Junior High
School site was discussed. However, due to Colton Joint Unified
School District's recommendation that the land in question be used for
future development of temporary classrooms as well as the exhorbitant
cost factor of constructing the courts at the park site, the idea was
abandoned." Additionally requested Page 6, paragraph 6, be expounded
upon and was changed to read: "Councilman Evans questioned potential
problems with Gage Canal crossings relative to other parcels such as
Barney Karger's which could result in a landlocking situation. City
Attorney Hopkins clarified if right-of-way acquisition is made, the
City of Grand Terrace would own the crossings; therefore, they would
be public and available for access to future developments."
Following clarification that Motion No. CC-86-254 requires no funds by
the City for the purchase of the Gage Canal right-of-way property,
CC-86-258 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilwoman
Pfennighausen, ALL AYES, by members present, to approve the November
23, 1986 Minutes, as amended above.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry Street, questioned and it was clarified
that both the northwest and northeast corners of the DeBerry and
Oriole intersections will be designated "No Parking" zones.
Chester Easter, 21963 Tanager Street, (1) Recommended the Cable
Television Company make some technical adjustments to improve the
television transmission of Council meetings; (2) Questioned whether
under 30-units per acre is not considered high -density by the State;
Planning Director Kicak stated that was correct. City Attorney
Hopkins clarified under 30-units is considered medium density by the
State as well as in our General Plan and that there is no high density
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in Grand Terrace. Mr. Easter further questioned the density of the
condominiums behind Stater Brothers; Mr. Kicak related they were
approximately 10 units per acre. (Portion added per Councilman Evans'
request at 11/20/86 Council meeting)
Chamber Newsletter
Larry Halstead, 21894 Vivienda, cited two paid political
advertisements in the November Chamber Newsletter; understood the
Newsletter was not to be involved in politicizing; specifically cited
Councilman Petta's past positions. Unless there was a change in
policy, felt rules established by Council and the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors have been broken.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson stated the City does not dictate the Newsletter
operation. Noted the Chamber derives revenue from advertisements.
Objects to political editorials, but not to paid advertisement as long
as all candidates have the same opportunity. Questioned and Chamber
President Barbara Bayus responded no candidates were denied placement
of ads.
Mayor Grant did not feel previous Minutes would reflect that paid
political advertisements were prohibited in the Newsletter; noted all
candidates had an equal opportunity.
City Attorney Hopkins felt no rules had been violated and that the
matter of whether or not paid political ads were appropriate should be
addressed to the Chamber, not the City.
Councilman Evans questioned whether the person accepting the ads was
aware the Newsletter is not to be utilized as a political tool; felt
the problem to be that other candidates had not been offered the same
opportunity.
In response to Councilman Evans, Sandy Windbigler, Chamber Newsletter
Editor, referenced Council's last direction that no City editorials
appear in the Newsletter and that the Chamber is to operate it as it
sees fit. Direction to accept paid political ads came from Past
President Dave TerBest, not the Chamber Board and anyone could have
placed an ad.
Ed O'Neal, 22608 Minona Drive, stated he had placed a Grand Terrace
political ad in the Sun on Election day, which erroneously appeared in
the San Bernardino edition, thereby not being seen by Grand Terrace
voters; noting the importance of one vote, questioned what impact his
ad could have had on the outcome of the Election. Stated he would
support whomever fills the two Council seats.
Dick Kelsey, 22629 Lark Street, related the Newsletter is a vehicle to
provide citizens information. As a citizen, supports political
advertising.
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Chester Easter, 21963 Tanager, requested more City information in the
Newsletter. Regarding the Election campaigning, feels the town needs
to pull together. Felt the Newsletter can now be utilized by all for
political advertising.
Barbara Bayus, Chamber of Commerce President, advised that the Chamber
has requested the City Manager to have a Staff person provide articles
summarizing City items; however, official approval must be made by the
Board of Directors.
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - CUP 86-8/TENTATIVE TRACT
Planning Director Kicak related October 20th Planning Commission
actions with respect to Conditional Use Permit 86-8/Tentative Tract
Map 13283/Specific Plan 86-5 for a development located on the easterly
side of Grand Terrace Road, southerly of Vivienda Avenue. (Reference
October 28, 1986 Staff Report: Appeal of Planning Commission Approval
for CUP 86-8, for Lawson Terrace Apartment Project, by the Property
Owners. Related receipt of property owners' appeal, dated October 24,
1986, and outlined the reasons including high density (12 units per
acre), erosion of rural character of area, water drainage and traffic
problems. (Copy of appeal on file with the City Clerk)
Mayor Grant opened the Public Hearing.
Kenneth R. McClellan, 21882 Grand Terrace Road, on behalf of residents
opposing approval of proposed project, addressed various portions
within the Environmental Assessment Checklist, feeling the issues were
not adequately addressed therein; felt proposed project does not meet
the necessary requirements and would in fact have a long-term adverse
environmental impact for the reasons previously outlined by Mr.
Kicak. Additionally, felt project would increase levels of noise,
light and glare, road deterioration, crime, and school impaction;
would increase need for expansion of utilities, police, fire
protection, maintenance, parks and recreational services, as well as
alter the existing single-family land use within the area and obstruct
current view of Blue Mountain. In summation, felt the proposed
project to be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of
current residents. Requested Council give serious consideration
before allowing the Conditional Use Permit to be granted.
The following residents also spoke in opposition to the project
basically citing the above reasons: Inez Stauble, 21945 Grand Terrace
Road, saw a bigger issue with regard to the City s General Plan;
questioned whether project is consistent with the people's wishes and
if it would set a precedent for future developments; Lois Pierce,
21845 Grand Terrace Road, noting the property has only one entrance
and exit, felt the proposed location will create a hazardous access
problem in an emergency situation for both current and proposed
residents; felt residents are not opposed to growth but concerned
about type and amount. Mrs. James Ray, 21969 Vivienda Avenue, felt
the project will adversely affect residents on Vivienda; Ben Gabler,
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on behalf of Viola Fields, 21952 Grand Terrace Road, emphasized
existing storm drainage problems would intensify and the current rural
atmosphere would no longer exist; (The following detailed conversation
added per Mayor Pro Tem Matteson's request at 11/20/86 Council
meeting) Larry Halstead, 21894 Vivienda Avenue, believed the project
in the proposed loEation to be high density and made the following
comments: Our health, welfare, and safety is being currently impacted
at peak loads - we don't need a high density project to come in and
impact it any more. Relative to high density, there seems to be a
semantical game; in the last election we noticed a political game
being played with the whole idea of high density. What is high
density? The General Plan says high density is 20 units per acre -
the indications are that this project could exceed that. Mr.
McClennan defined high density by farm boy standards of two people per
acre. I came to Grand Terrace 30 years ago and at that time they were
building a brand new project. It was all that area north of Barton
Road and east of Mt. Vernon (the oldest tract we have now) and if you
asked the people who lived out there on rural farms, they would have
called that high -density and said they didn't want it. But, now we've
grown up, we're a big incorporated City with elected officials and
negative smear campaigns; we have it all now. Without pointing a
finger at any particular candidates, not only this election, but the
last election, was predominated by one single issue - high density.
If you survey those people and had put another referendum on the
ballot and asked them to mark what their opinion is of high -density,
most of these citizens probably don't even know about a General Plan
and, if they do, they're asking the question, so what? We'll define
high density by units per acre as opposed to single-family housing.
We have a referendum by the overwhelming voice of the people of Grand
Terrace that have flooded this Chamber before. You're looking here
tonight at many people that have never shown up at Council meetings
before in the history of Grand Terrace. They are here tonight because
they are from that sector and want to join all those other people that
have flooded the Council meetings, written to the newspapers, have
complained to their elected officials, and said, "Stop, we don't want
high density." High density is defined by any standards other than
single-family housing. I have a hard time dealing with the fact that
we're at all addressing high density areas anywhere in Grand Terrace
and our sector of this community wants to put the message across that
we don't want it by how the State defines it or by how the General
Plan defines it; we don't want it by any definition. I heard former
Councilman, Mr. Rigley, during the process of the past campaigning,
address a small crowd and make a statement that if he had it to do
over again, he would vote against that General Plan and he deeply,
sincerely, regrets, "that he ever voted in favor of that General
Plan." Maybe the General Plan is the problem. Either way, the
General Plan calls for an out for you folks and the out is very simple
- the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Grand Terrace.
We're saying that we're impacted right now by it and don't want it
anymore. William Liles, 21840 Grand Terrace Road, concurred with
prior remarkspposition to proposed project.
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BarneyKar, er, 11668 Bernardo Way, did not sympathize with property
owners in the area who did not voice input when the General Plan was
initiated. Suggested, if opposed to the proposed apartment complex,
residents pool their resources and buy the property, noting the
developer is within his legal rights according to the General Plan to
build the proposed project.
Rebuttals
Lois Pierce noted the City Council was elected to represent the people
and protect their interests; did not feel Members should take advice
from Mr. Karger.
Inez Stauble advised that the residents are not interested in the
economics of the issue and do not want to buy the property in
question; requested Council take into consideration all that has been
discussed and review the Environmental Impact Report to assure all
issues are properly addressed.
Mayor Grant closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson related that some Councilmembers were not
seated when the General Plan was updated; personally felt too much
property has been designated R-3 and, if the areas are build -out as
such, congestion will be created along with other problems previously
mentioned by appellants. Therefore, felt it necessary to review the
General Plan and place a moratorium on all building until that has
been accomplished to arrive at a satisfactory solution. Agreed with
Mr. Halstead's comments relative to the density factors (low, medium,
high) as set forth by the State of California not necessarily being
condusive to a particular community such as Grand Terrace; does not
feel it takes many units in a small community to create high density.
CC-86 -259 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Mayor Grant, that a
moratorium be placed on all construction in the R-3 area west of the
freeway for a period of six months or until the General Plan is
reviewed. (It was clarified later in the meeting that the basis for
the Motion was because of potential detriment to the health, safety,
and welfare of the community.)
Mayor Grant, concurring with Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, felt that density
is in the eyes of the beholder and is directly related to the
community in which it is located.
Councilman Evans questioned City's liability if Council were to impose
a moratorium on this particular project.
City Attorney Hopkins related his opinion that the Motion would not
apply to this or any project that precedes the moratorium - Council
would have to act on the appeal separately. Felt the moratorium
itself does not create a liability problem. If decision is made to
uphold the appeal and deny the project, findings must be made to
support that action. Related that individuals do in fact have a right
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to develop their property in accordance with the General Plan. The
City's recourse would be to amend the General Plan in accordance with
what is desired. However, in the interim, the project on appeal is in
compliance with the existing General Plan and must be either approved
or denied, which could result in litigation.
Councilman Evans supported reconsidering the entire City's land use.
Related the following possible substantiation to deny this particular
project: (1) Density exceeds City's General Plan; (2) Fire hazard for
ingress and egress to the project; (3) Potential school impaction.
(Requested a report relative to anticipated generation of students
from project along with proposed mitigation measures); and (4) Water
drainage and traffic problems. (Requested a report by the City
Engineer) Based on those particular key issues, could not support the
project.
Mayor Grant re -opened the Public Hearing.
Bill Addington, 12055 Westwood Lane, Engineer of proposed project,
related the following: (1) Project meets the General Plan
requirements including density; (2) Views of Blue Mountain will not be
obstructed; (3) All substantial issues addressed by appeal are
existing problems, some of which will be corrected by the project
(noted a new water line to be installed to resolve the current water
problem); (4) Project has been reviewed by the Fire Marshall and will
alleviate current potential fire hazard of the grassy field next to
the mobile home park; (5) Although school impaction will be created,
felt it would be minimal compared to students generated from a 40-lot
tract; (6) 44 conditions have been included in the proposal to
mitigate previously discussed problems; if mitigation measures do not
meet the City Engineer's approval, the project will not proceed.
Mayor Grant closed Public Hearing.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen, realizing previous positions taken on
projects such as this could have cost her Council seat, continues to
feel bound to uphold the laws of the City including the Zoning Code
and the General Plan. Did not see tremendous problems with project;
however, voiced concern with the following: (1) Limited ingress and
egress into the project; (2) Impact on park and recreational
facilities; felt City should require developers to provide for such on
or near the project sites. Additionally, felt the City cannot impose
inverse condemnation (moratorium) by placing an individual's property
on hold indefinitely and openendedly without specificity.
(The following detailed conversation added per Councilman Evans'
request at 11/20/86 Council meeting) At Councilwoman Pfennighausen's
request, City Attorney Hopkins outlined the following process leading
up to the City's adoption of the Housing and Land Use Element within
the General Plan: The State of California sets forth the requirements
for planning and zoning and one of the requirements is that each City
must adopt a General Plan including adoption of certain mandatory
elements, one of those being the Housing Element, which must be
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approved by the State of California. It is not just something that is
i left to the whim of the City Council, rather it must be submitted to
L the State for approval. If an approved General Plan is not adopted,
there are many sanctions brought against the City that would be
detrimental to both the City government and the citizens. We, of
course, could not allow that to occur and, in addition, the citizens
would not have wanted it due to the various sanctions that would be
brought against the City; therefore, a Housing Element must be
submitted. The State as well as the Government requires affordable
housing and multi -family housing, which is being objected to this
evening, be made available. The State further requires that a certain
percentage of multi -family dwellings be included within the Housing
Element as well as high density. Due to our initial proposals of low
density, the State rejected our first several inputs, requiring higher
density than provided for in our General Plan. Finally, through
compromise, the State lowered their density requirements and accepted
lower density (maximum of 20 units per acre) in those areas that would
support it; preparation of Specific Plans and Conditional Use Permits
to show there would be no detrimental affect of the property with
density as proposed, up to a maximum of 20, was also required and
included in the General Plan. Noted the State also gives bonuses,
allowing an additional 20% if building meets criteria with regard to
affordable housing, etc.; however, the bonuses may not be included
with our density requirements. The project on appeal has no bonuses
so the additional density would not be applicable in that particular
case. Subsequent to the State's final density approval, a series of
approximately 21 Public Hearings were held with regard to the General
Plan; notices were mailed and advertisements published, as required by
law, to inform the public of such. Much input and testimony was
received from residents and the City considered most of what the
people had to say, because we changed the zoning, density
requirements, and other things in response to comments made by the
citizens. It's unfortunate that everyone didn't attend the hearings;
but, generally that's the procedure we went through.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen made the following response: Having been
one of two Councilmembers here tonight who sat as a Councilmember
during that whole process, noted a lot of thought and fight was
involved in an attempt to compromise the State of California into a
position that the City could accept and it was compromise that we
did. As part of the State, in spite of the fact that some of us would
like to believe that we aren't, we are subject to its laws. We could
revise our General Plan; however, the chances that we will be able to
do away with that density level are practically nill. What's the
solution? I am not in favor of this project and, therefore, will vote
to uphold your appeal, not because it's apartments, but because I
don't think it's been well -thought through, based on what I have read
and heard. I have lived in a single-family residence and currently
live in an apartment and there are as many quality people around me in
apartments as were in single-family residences; that has nothing to do
with the quality of people. Responsibility of citizens make them
quality people and home ownership does not make quality people.
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Ex -supervisor Dennis Hansberger stood in this community one night when
we were trying to stop a kind of housing called 235 Title I, in which
the government would subsidize the building of single-family homes
(not apartments) in a given area, which would be given practically
free to low income people. The government's rationale was their hope
for a 10% upgrade in the residences of those people. Dennis
Hansberger said that you are better off to transition single-family
residences through multi -family residential complexes with maintained
grounds, than to subsidize single-family residential areas. Everybody
has a right to live someplace and this community has to meet its
commitment as set forth by the State of California. My children could
not afford to live in this area in a house they had to buy - most of
you couldn't live in the house you live in if you had to buy it
today. That's today's world and I'm sorry that it's that way.
There's nobody sitting here that loves this City any more than I do.
I was coming to Council meetings and staying at them a long time
before I sat at this table. But, I love the law and I'm not willing
to take another man's rights away from him so I can have it my way,
because one of these days someone will come and take mine away too.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson clarified the Motion on the floor excludes the
project in question.
Motion No. CC-86-259 carried, ALL AYES, by all members present.
CC-86-260 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES, by
all members present, to uphold the property owners' appeal of the
Planning Commission decision and deny approval of CUP 86-8, Terrace
Lawson Apartment Project, on the the basis that it is detrimental to
the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
Mayor Grant clarified no further action would be taken on the proposed
project relative to the next Agenda Item for a public hearing and
consideration for the approval of Tentative Tract Map 13283/Specific
Plan 86-5 due to denial of the Conditional Use Permit.
Recessed at 9:00 p.m.; reconvened at 9:18 p.m., with all members
present excepting Councilman Petta.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT - Minutes (unapproved) of the October 20,
meeting were provided. Planning Director Kicak related upcoming
Planning Commission workshop study session on corridor themes, as
requested by Council.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - Minutes of the October 6, 1986
meeting were provided. Dick o ins reported on the Tour de Terrace
Bicycle Event to be held Sunday, November 9.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE REPORT - Community
Services Director Anstine related upcoming Annual untry Fair, Grand
Terrace Community Center, Saturday, November 8, 1986. Mayor Grant
encouraged community participation.
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POLICE CHIEF REPORT - City Manager Armstead reported the following:
TIT7ncreased patrolling above Palm and on Vivienda in an attempt to
reduce crime in those areas; (2) Will provide Council with Quarterly
Crime Status Report submitted this date as well as material on
Shelters for the Homeless.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT - Crosswalk - Canal/Barton Road - After reviewing
conditions at that particular location, City Engineer Kicak related
staff recommendation that the above improvement be completed in
conjunction with the improvements of Barton Road Widening. (Reference
October 28, 1986 Staff Report, Subject: Crosswalk at Canal and
Barton). Community Services Director Anstine presented slides of the
area in question reflecting no improvements where the crosswalk is
being proposed. City Engineer Kicak noted, For the Record, that the
proposal, as submitted by staff, is acceptable and could be completed
in conjunction with the Barton Road project.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen questioned estimated completion date for
the Barton Road widening project; saw no reason not to paint a
temporary crosswalk in the interim; requested Mr. Kicak inform
residents requesting the crosswalk the reasons for delay, since the
rationale of the staff report eluded her. Mr. Kicak was unable to
project completion since plans are still in review stage by Southern
California Edison.
Mayor Grant supported the crosswalk, feeling it at least gives visual
indication of crossing in that area to both pedestrians and drivers;
additionally felt flashing lights should be installed. Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson voiced support for Staff's recommendation - opposed the
temporary crosswalk feeling it would be hazardous at night unless
flashing lights were present. Councilwoman Pfennighausen noted the
majority of the people use that crossing during the day; questioned
whether the temporary crosswalk without warning lights would increase
liability. City Attorney Hopkins noted he was not a risk management
authority; however, felt liability would not increase as long as
precautionary measures are reasonably taken.
Concurring with City Engineer Kicak's initial recommendation, Motion
by Councilman Evans, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, that the
improvement be completed in conjunction with the improvements of the
Barton Road widening project.
Councilman Evans had no problems with installing a temporary
crosswalk; however, felt $500 an exhorbitant cost and questioned why
two lines could not be painted by Staff. Community Services Director
Anstine advised Staff was not equipped and felt that estimated cost
was not out of line; however, Staff would install if Council desires.
The Motion failed 2-2, with Mayor Grant and Councilwoman Pfennighausen
voting NOE and Councilman Petta absent.
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CC-86-261 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Evans, that
temporary white lines be painted on Barton Road at Canal Street and
maintained in good condition until the Barton Road construction
project is completed and lights are relocated, carried, 3-1, with
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson voting NOE and Councilman Petta absent.
CITY MANAGER REPORT - City Manager Armstead noted final results of the
November 3rd Election may be released on November 17, 1986.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Evans reported the following: (1) Annual County Fair -
Questioned- -guidelines established by the Histo'rical and Cultural
Activities Committee relative to restricting selling of baked goods to
only the Girlscouts; (2) Referencing what he felt to be false and
inaccurate partisan material brought into the recent non -partisan
election, questioned motive. Admonished citizens to examine voting
records of each Councilmember and then determine whether past
positions are consistent with their campaign promises.
Due to the time element of upcoming fair, Mayor Grant and Mayor Pro
Tem Matteson felt staff should imediately contact the Chairperson of
the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee in an attempt to
rectify situation, feeling everyone should be given equal opportunity
to participate in the Fair.
Feeling it Council's responsibility opposed to staff's, Motion by
CC-86-262 Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES, by all
members present, that the Mayor notify the Chairperson of the
Historical and Cultural Activities Committee that Council sees no
rationale to restricting selling of cookies and candies and,
therefore, it should be allowed.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson felt recent application for Alcoholic Beverage
License should be investigated and, if warranted, recommendations made
to the Alcohol and Beverage Control Board.
Mayor Grant reported the following: (1) Attendance of the Omnitrans
and SANBAG meetings of November 5, 1986; (2) Noted additional Chamber
of Commerce budget information had been received.
REVIEW OF ORDINANCE NO. 98 DEALING WITH SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
City Manager Armstead related Reverend Lucille Hays' complaint at the
last meeting regarding enforcement of City's Smoking Ordinance
regulations.
Councilman Evans suggested disseminating educational material
relative to the Ordinance through the Chamber of Commerce in an
attempt to get businesses' voluntary compliance; felt if an Ordinance
is adopted, it should be enforced. City Attorney Hopkins related
staff planned to do something of that nature either via the Chamber
Newsletter or by letter from either the Chamber or the City offering
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staff's assistance in implementation of an enforcement program.
Council concurred to encourage Chamber of Commerce's assistance to
inform various businesses of the Ordinance requirements and solicit
their cooperation.
CC-86-263 Relative to the smoking area adjacent to Council Chambers, Motion by
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES, by all
present, to post a "No Smoking" sign in the refreshment area outside
the Council Chambers.
Adjourned at 10:15 p.m. The regularly scheduled meeting for November
has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held
Thursday, November 20, 1986, at 6:15 p.m., preceded by an Annual
Potluck Dinner at 5:00 p.m., commemorating the City's 8th Birthday.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED: