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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. Page 1 - 8/8/85 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. Page 2 - 8/8/85 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. L 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. Page 3 - 8/8/85 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. Page 4 - 8/8/85 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 Page 5 - 8/8/85