08/08/1985CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 8, 1985
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 August 8, 1985, at 5:33 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Pro Tempore
Tony Petta, Councilman
Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilwoman
Seth Armstead, City Manager
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
John Shone, Acting City Engineer/Planning Director
Ilene Dughman, Acting City Clerk
ABSENT: Hugh J. Grant, Mayor
Dennis L. Evans, Councilman
Joe Kicak, City Engineer/Planning Director
The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Councilman Petta.
ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA - 7B - Peddling License, Teen Challenge;
Transfer of AFp—ropriations, 1984-85.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Items 3A (Check Register No. 080885), Item 3E
eso ution amending application for grant funds under the
Roberti-Z'berg Open -Space & Recreation Program, and Item F (Renewal of
Bingo Permit - Lions Club) were removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion. -
CC-85-242 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second By Councilwoman Pfennighausen, ALL
AYES, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items:
B. Ratify 8/8/85 CRA Action;
C. Approve 7/8/85 Minutes, as presented;
D. Approve 7/25/85 Minutes, as presented;
G. Approve and authorize Mayor to execute Addendums 1 & 2 for Civic
Center Janitorial Service - Accurate Janitorial Service Inc.;
CHECK REGISTER NO. 080885 - Following clarifcation for Civic Center
high utility costs re ected in Warrants #14897 and #14898, Motion by
CC-85-243 Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to
approve Check Register No. 080885, as presented.
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RESOLUTION NO. 85-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CAL RNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 85-04 AND
APPROVING AN AMENDED APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR ACQUISITION
OF EQUIPMENT FOR RECREATION TINY -TOT PROGRAM AND ACQUISITION AND
INSTALLATION OF WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR TERRACE HILLS COMMUNITY PARK.
Following clarification of equipment costs and anticipated purchases
CC-85-244 for Tiny -Tot program not listed on amended application, Motion by
Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to
approve Resolution No. 85-15.
BINGO LICENSE RENEWAL - GRAND TERRACE LIONS CLUB - Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson questioned and was advised a Lions Club currently carries
no liability insurance for the Community/Senior Center. Responding to
possible legal repercussions, City Attorney Hopkins advised of City's
potential liability.
CC-85-245 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL
AYES, to approve renewal of Lions Club Bingo Permit upon proof of
liability insurance.
Councilman Petta stated he would bring up matter of liability
insurance at the Lions Club's next board meeting, August 21, 1985, and
foresaw no difficulties.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT - John Shone, Acting Planning Director,
reported the o owing: ) Planning Commission proposed tentative
date of Saturday, September 28, 1985, for Planning Commission Training
Session; Council deferred decision until August 22 meeting.
(2) Planning Commission reviewed Colton Unified School District's
Impaction Fees Report; City Attorney Hopkins advised of Planning
Commission's action to refer matter to Council for review.
(3) Regarding $85,000 held by SCE for allocation to build underground
facilities, Planning Commission determined funds were insufficient to
initiate a meaningful project at this time; it was concluded funds
should be left to accumulate. (4) Planning Commission recommended
adoption of proposed Speed Zone Study.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT - Minutes of July 8 and July 18,
1985 were prove e .
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADHOC COMMITTEE - Chairman Jim Rigley reported
the following items from meeting o August 6, 1985: (1) Due to the
absence of the Chamber of Commerce's representative, no status on
brochure intended to enhance developers into area. (2) Scheduled
completion date of Terrace Plaza is October. (3) No new status on
establishment of a base hardware store; Jerry Hawkinson and Dennis
Cardoza are pursuing this endeavor. (4) All signs indicate that
development along Barton Road is forthcoming.
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CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilwoman Pfennighausen reported the following: (1) Recommended
Council review possibility of suspending all future issuances of
street sweeping citations. (2) Discussed several speeding complaints
received since the removal of the stop sign at Arliss Drive and Holly;
recommended Council review possibility of replacing that sign.
(3) Advised Sign Code Violation List contains 15 code violations and
only three variance applications; recommended expedition of procedures
for businesses to procure sign variances, stating procedure used with
Ontario Savings and Loan should be sufficient for all businesses.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson questioned enforcement of speed violations on
Arliss Drive. Captain Jim Bradford, San Bernardino County Sheriff's
Department, advised citations have been issued for driving 35 m.p.h.
or above; stated a report would be supplied reflecting surveillance
hours and citations issued in that area for the next two weeks.
Captain Bradford also commented that discontinuance of issuing street
sweeping citations would allow better utilization of police
enforcement in other areas.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen questioned acquisition and installation
costs of streep sweeping signs; Community Services Director Anstine
responded Council had approved appropriation of $2,000 for
approximately 35 signs, however, stated 2,000 signs at $130.00 per
sign would more adequately cover the needs of the City.
r Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson
to suspend issuance of street sweeping citations.
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Mr. Anstine suggested that City staff monitor street sweeping
activities and submit status to Council. Councilman Petta commented
that parking enforcement for street sweeping is the only effective
means to accomplish task.
Motion failed, 2-1, with Councilman Petta voting NOE.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen, with Mayor Pro Tem Matteson concurring,
requested matter be placed on next Agenda for determination when all
members are present.
RED CURB - 11959 ARLISS DRIVE - Due to continuous problems in the
specific area ,n question, Councilman Petta, with Councilwoman
Pfennighausen concurring, recommended redlining curb for parking
enforcement to alleviate neighborhood problems.
Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, to
redline the curb in front of 11959 Arliss Drive.
Mayor Pro Tem Matteson voiced his nonsupport of Motion due to setting
a precedent. Captain Bradford advised that, although he had no
experience with handling a neighborhood dispute in this manner, he
doubted its effectiveness; felt there was no easy solution to problem.
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Motion failed, 2-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Matteson voting NOE.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen requested item be placed on next Agenda.
SPECIFIC PLAN 85-11 - USA PROPERTIES - Motion by Councilwoman
CC-85-246 Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, ALL AYES, to approve
continuing the Public Hearing on Specific Plan 85-11 to August 22,
1985.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TERRACE,GRAND A, STABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON VARIOUS STREETS IN THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CC-85-247 Following discussion, Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, Second by
Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to approve Resolution No. 85-14 amended to
reduce speed limit from 35 m.p.h. to 25 m.p.h. on Palm Avenue from
Honey Hills to Barton Road.
MASTER PLAN - AREAS 10, 11, & 12 - A Revised Report for the proposed
aster an was provided.
CC-85-248 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Mayor Pro Tem Matteson, ALL
AYES, to approve the Revised Report recommendations as follows:
1. Favorably consider the formation of an Assessment District for
Areas 10, 11, and 12 subject to:
(a) Presentation of a petition by 60% or more of the property
owners in the areas to form such Districts (1913-1915 Act
and 1972 Act Maintenance). 0
(b) Deposit with the City of Grand Terrace the costs
associated with formation of the District.
(c) A schedule for completing the development in the subject
area.
2. Direct investigating potential of a successful bond sale for
proposed district.
3. If above indicates a district can be formed, direct
preparation of necessary documents for initiating the
Assessment District.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen commended the Report; felt projected sales
tax figures are low, however; that revenues will increase
significantly in the future following the accomplishment of
anticipated commercial and residential development.
Mr. Al Trevino, 1015 Madison Place, Laguna Beach, requested
clarification whether purpose of Motion was merely to direct City
staff to further study the Assessment District and costs associated
thereof and would, therefore, in no way hinder the next step of the
development project. Mayor Pro Tem Matteson confirmed that was
Council's intent.
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CONTRACT AWARD - EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION STUDY (GTC 85-19) - Following
CC-85-249 staff iscussion, Motion by Councilman Petta, Second y Mayor Pro Tem
Matteson, ALL AYES, to approve the following staff recommendations:
(1) Select Hay Management Consultants to conduct the classification
analysis and comparable worth study to include salary and benefits for
all personnel in the amount of $10,300 to be appropriated from the
general fund balance. (2) Direct Hay Management Consultants to
initiate study as soon as possible.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CA,
ADOPTING POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASING OF SUPPLIES &
EQUIPMENT BY THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE (FIRST READING)
City Attorney Hopkins read the title of the Ordinance.
Finance Director Schwab commented that the manual, prepared
approximately one year ago, encompasses current purchasing policies
and procedural guidelines; advised of City Attorney Hopkin's
recommendation to adopt this as an ordinance, thereby establishing an
official directive from Council to Staff with regard to purchase of
supplies and equipment by the City of Grand Terrace.
CC-85-250 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL
AYES, to waive full reading and to adopt first reading of the
Ordinance by title only.
PEDDLING LICENSE FOR TEEN CHALLENGE - Motion by Councilwoman
` CC-85-251 Pfennighausen, Second by ounci man Petta, ALL AYES, to approve
issuance of a Peddling License to Teen Challenge to solicit the sale
of tickets from August 26 through August 31 for an Annual Pancake
Breakfast to be held October 12, 1985, with the stipulation that
written permission from affected businesses be furnished.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS 1984-1985 - Finance Director Schwab
reported on two fiscal year expenditures which exceeded their
appropriation and requested transfer of funds to cover the deficits.
CC-85-252 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, ALL
AYES, to approve Transfer of 1984-85 Appropriations as follows:
$5,850 to Utilities Account #10-190-238 for a total of $14,850;
$835 to Account #10-430-245, Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds, for
a total appropriation of $20,835; from account #01-180-255,
Professional Services, leaving a total appropriation of $11,315.00.
Adjourned at 6:48 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held August
22, 1�9$7-,- at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
64 V V " k� X S,
May?f Pro Tempore Acting City Cler
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