03/22/1984CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 22. 1984
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to
order at the Terrace View Elementary School, 22731 Grand Terrace Road, Grand
Terrace, California, on March 22, 1984, at 5:48 p.m.
PRESENT: Hugh J. Grant, Mayor
Tony Petta, Councilman
Roy W. Nix, Councilman
Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilwoman
Seth Armstead, City Manager
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
Myrna Erway, City Clerk
ABSENT: Jim Rigley, Mayor Pro Tempore
The meeting was opened with invocation by Chaplain Bronwen Watts, Loma Linda
University Medical Center, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Tom Coyle.
ITEM DELETED FROM AGENDA - Minutes of March 8, 1984.
ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA - 9B - Hold Harmless Agreement with
Zampese eBene et.
CIVIC CENTER CONSTRUCTION
Council was provided Field Report No. 10 for information; the March 21
construction meeting was cancelled.
Architect Larry Wolff reviewed and requested approval of the proposed
exterior/interior color selections for the Civic Center; advised the
aisles will be widened since the 100 seats for the Council Chambers
are smaller than anticipated; the interior accommodations will be
reviewed with staff; confirmed an entry will be provided on the east
side of the structure.
Dennis Craig, Sonitrol, distributed and reviewed a proposal for a
security system for the Civic Center; invitations will be forthcoming
to receive a more detailed briefing on the system at the firm's
offices; this firm has the highest national apprehension rate and the
lowest false alarm rate in the industry; other proposed security
systems will be presented prior to final determination.
CC-84-49 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, ALL
AYES by all present to approve the Civic Center color scheme as
presented by Architect Larry Wolff.
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MINUTES - (3-1-84)
CC-84-50 Motion by Mayor Grant, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES by all
present to approve the Minutes of March 1, 1984 as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 4A - Check Register No. 032284 - was removed for discussion.
CC-84-51 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Nix, ALL
AYES by all present to approve Item 4B, to authorize the City Engineer
to instruct San Bernardino County Surveyor's Office to release a
$2,900 Road Improvement Bond for Minor Subdivision 78-0321.
CHECK REGISTER NO. 032284
CC-84-52 Following clarification of Warrant No. 12031, Motion by Mayor Grant,
Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES by all present to approve Check
Register No. 032284 as presented.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, cited several sections of the
Zoning Ordinance with which he disagreed and felt to be ambiguous;
recommended that a committee be established to review and modify the
zoning code. Mayor Grant recommended this be referred to the Planning
Commission and that they consider establishing an ad hoc committee to
review the zoning code. City Attorney Hopkins clarified the zoning
code has no ambiguities. 0
David Terbest stated the expanded Chamber Newsletter will be mailed to
all residents March 26; feels it is excellent.
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE - Minutes of January 16 were submitted.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Administrative Assistant Coyle advised an emergency plan will soon be
presented.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT
City Engineer Kicak stated a memo has been prepared for the City
Manager which will be provided to Council regarding a meeting held
with Mr. Richard Jacobsen, Superintendent, Colton Joint Unified School
District, on air conditioning and the parking lot at the Community
Center. Mr. Jacobsen recommended postponing the parking lot project
until the completion of this school year; feels neither project can be
completed prior to the beginning of next school year, since the State
Architect's Office must review the plans and the bidding process;
feels the major work could be completed prior to the school year and
could be completed during the school year with minimum disturbance to
classroom activities. Council recommended writing a letter to the
PTA advising the reason for the delay of the air conditioning project.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Armstead reported the following: (1) He and the
Administrative Assistant attended a meeting regarding disaster
emergency operation plans for San Bernardino County; (2) Staff is
preparing information requested by Council for the meeting on Capital
Improvement Projects; and (3) met with Riverside Highland Water
Company relative to street cuts and other items, including water
failures.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
Committee Member Lenore Frost gave a report on the Parks & Recreation
Conference held in San Diego March 9-12, attended by her and Gary
Dishaw of the Committee, and Community Services Director Anstine.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Nix reported the following: (1) requested that Staff and
the City Engineer examine the curve on Barton Road near the city
limits of Grand Terrace and Colton and present recommendations to
Council to improve the safety, such as guard rails, since there have
been many accidents and some fatalities at that location; recommended
discussing the matter with Colton also, since it is a joint
concern; and (2) recommended re -considering Councilman Petta's
recommendation made at the March 8 Council Meeting relative to using
some or all of the 14-foot right-of-way and widening the triangle at
the intersection of Barton Road/Palm; feels this would be a better
long-term solution.
Councilman Petta recommended considering widening the Barton Road/Palm
intersect—i-o-n—a—n-cT cutting off the tip of the triangle in conjunction
with the Barton Road Widening Project; referenced the Barton Road
curve near the City Limits, advising San Bernardino County
previously proposed re -aligning Barton Road at that location and
constructing a road to intersect at Washington Street for safety
purposes; recommended contacting the County and Colton regarding this
matter.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen reported the following: (1) Interest has
been expressed relative to the EOC Committee purchasing and
reconditioning a used emergency generator for less than $500, with
total placement of the system being less than $5,000, and the fact
that this has been accomplished by volunteers; recommended pursuing
writing an article for a journal as suggested; commended Tom Coyle,
the City and the Volunteers; noted the fire station generator cost
$14,000 and the wiring an additional several thousand dollars; and
(2) voiced objection to Riverside Highland Water Company sending only
one billing and turning off residents' water with no further notice;
stated 100 hundred residents had their water shut off in one day;
feels this poses a health and safety hazard.
Mayor Grant reported the following: (1) Represented the City at
an East Valley Transit Authority Meeting March 13 to hear testimony on
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unmet needs; (2) attended the LAFC Meeting and supported the City of
Adelanto's request to annex a portion of an unincorporated area
adjacent to the Air Force Base; (3) represented SANBAG at the final
meeting of the Inland Manpower Association; and (4) concurred with
concern expressed for the Water Company's billing method; feels the
company should follow the same procedures being followed by other
public utilities, even though they are not governed by the PUC; all
citizens, as shareholders, can express this concern to the Board of
Directors of the Water Company.
Councilman Nix stated he does not feel a public utility can legally
shut off service in the manner presently being followed and then
charge a fee which has been advertised for reconnection; requested an
investigation to see what can be done to reverse the policy.
Recess was called at 7:08 p.m. and reconvened at 7:29 p.m. with all
members present except Councilman Rigley.
LAND USE ELEMENT - GENERAL PLAN - PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 84-06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRANDRTIFYNG THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON
THE UPDATED GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE; APPROVING THE
LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE UPDATED GENERAL PLAN; AND MAKING OTHER
DETERMINATIONS.
Planning Director Joe Kicak advised the purpose of this action is to
consider adoption of only the Land Use Element of the General Plan as
presented by the consultant to allow certain development projects to
proceed. Certified notification was sent to individuals expressing
concerns at the last meeting, with 10 out of 11 acknowledging
receipt. Felt the issue was well covered in both the Sun and the
Press Enterprise.
Mr. Kicak reviewed the amendments and zone changes to the General Plan
since June of 1975, when the San Bernardino County Board of
Supervisors adopted the first community plan.
The City Attorney read the title of the resolution.
Mayor Grant opened Public Hearing.
Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, questioned and was advised the
Circulation Element is separate from the Land Use Element.
Bob Keeney, 12139 Mt. Vernon, felt a Specific Plan should only be
required for large developments. Proposed it be changed from 16 units
to developments with 16 or more units per acre, which could possibly
impact the City.
Max Archer, 12490 Michigan Street, questioned whether his two parcels,
12490 Michigan Street and 22064 Van Buren, are still commercial.
The Planning Director advised that the 1980 action proposed that
property be for residential use.
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Planning Commission Chairman Sanford Collins stated the General Plan
does not change zoning, only states what the zoning should be.
Frances Carter, 11938 Arlis Drive, stated she was unaware her property
on Michigan was changed from M-R-T in 1980; requested it be designated
as M-R-T.
Lee Swertfeger, 12438 Michigan Street, stated he plans to expand and
was unaware his property was changed in 1980.
Ray Watson, 22002 Van Buren Street, questioned the land use relative
to his property.
Coleen Wunner, 22959 Grand Terrace Road, expressed concern for
requirements to install sidewalks, gutters, and street lights in the
City; requested a personal letter notifying her of matters regarding
installation of improvements.
Fernando Bijorquez, 22238 Barton Road, felt the zoning on both sides
of Barton Road should be the same; questioned the need to widen Barton
Road; concerned for the school children's safety and traffic safety.
Kenneth Parrett, 22888 Grand Terrace Road, stated he moved to Grand
Terrace for the rural atmosphere and wants consideration to be given
to allowing animals in areas where they would not adversely affect
neighboring properties.
Bill Darwin, 23172 Palm Avenue, supported adopting the Land Use
Element.
Brian Esgate, 5355 Kendall Street, Riverside, representing Bob Keeney,
requested that if the Land Use Element is adopted, consideration be
given to modifying the Specific Plan requirement to a density of 16
units per acre, which would allow Mr. Keeney's project to proceed.
Barney Karger spoke in support of Mr. Esgate's request.
Mayor Grant closed the Public Hearing.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen questioned what is a reasonable time
element to bring the zoning into conformance with the General Plan and
whether adopting the Land Use Element would resolve Wilden Pump's and
Max Archer's problems. The Planning Director responded a reasonable
time could be as much as 30 years; Stated it was his understanding
Council wanted to hold public hearings for zone changes affected by
the General Plan following adoption of the General Plan to avoid
double hearings; generally when a General Plan is adopted, the zoning
is not changed unless required by development. The City Attorney
advised Wilden Pump & Engineering would be required to initiate the
zone change; it is not one the City would initiate unless Council
included it in the umbrella changes without fees; they would then be
in conformace with the Land Use Element. Mr. Archer's problem would
not change, since he is not in conformance either way.
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Council discussed the Specific Plan requirement. The City Attorney
advised Council does not have the prerogative to make changes without
it going back to the Planning Commission. 0
Barney Karger recommended Council adopt the Land Use Element with the
recommendation to the Planning Commission that they eliminate the
requirement for a Specific Plan and revise the General Plan update as
soon as possible.
CC-84-53 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES by all
present, to approve Staff's recommendation to adopt Resolution No.
84-06 and direct Staff to initiate the General Plan Amendment to the
Land Use Element through the Planning Commission.
Recess was called at 8:58 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 p.m. with all
members present except Councilman Rigley.
APPEAL - PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION - SIGN VARIANCE
Planning Director Kicak advised
City Council since the Planning
variance at 22365 Barton Road;
March 8 meeting.
this matter is being appealed to the
Commission denied the requested sign
staff report was distributed at the
The appellant, James Beckman, the leasing agent and building manager
for the property located at 22365 Barton Road, stated the Planning
Commission previously denied a much larger sign which was presented;
stated visibility is important to the businesses located within the
building; the present requested sign is 7 1/2 feet by 6 feet, has the
name of the facility, Grand Terrace Professional Plaza, with small
sign boards below, 2 feet wide by 6 inches high, identifying each
individual businesss; the sign would not impair visibility.
Mayor Grant opened Public Hearing.
Larry Halstead, 22675 Barton Road, supported the sign variance;
understands the need for a sign ordinance; recommended considering the
establishment of a uniform standard sign guide so that all signs
within the City would be identical; noted many cities presently have
this practice; feels the most attractive sign in the City is that of
Valley Bank; felt this would beautify the City, would conform with a
good sign ordinance and would provide the needed visibility to all
business establishments.
David Terbest, a tenant at 22365 Barton Road, supported the comments
by Larry Halstead; noted the present sign ordinance indicates many
signs within the City are to be brought into conformance by December,
1984; felt public hearings should be conducted to receive input from
the public and businesses to determine appropriate signs and
ordinance.
Mayor Grant closed public hearing, there being no further testimony. 0
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CC-84-54 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES by all
present, to approve the appeal of the Planning Commission decision for
a sign variance at 22365 Barton Road, and to approve the sign as
presented.
ORDINANCE NO. 77 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND RACE, CA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 73 & AMENDING THE
REGULATIONS FOR COMPREHENSIVE LITTER CONTROL & MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC &
PRIVATE PROPERTY. (Second Reading)
City Attorney Hopkins read the title of the Ordinance. Administrative
Assistant Coyle advised a problem exists in enforcing a particular
section of Ordinance No. 73 relating to covered loads, since it
doesn't conform to the State Vehicle Code; Ordinance No. 77 amends
that section to conform with the State Vehicle Code.
Mayor Grant opened Public Hearing; Fernando Bijorquez, 22238 Barton
Road, felt complete covering of rubbish should not be required; was
advised the State Vehicle Code supercedes local ordinances, so the
City's ordinance must conform to that code. Mayor Grant closed Public
Hearing, there being no further testimony.
CC-84-55 Motion by Mayor Grant, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES by all
present to adopt Ordinance No. 77 by title only.
FY 1984-85 CDBG PROGRAM
City Engineer Kicak advised that in order for the City to receive CDBG
funding each year, a Public Hearing is required. Last year's projects
were the rehabilitation of the Community Center Restrooms and the
Community Center parking lot; the restroom project is primarily
completed, with the parking lot to be carried over to next year; based
on the amount of funding available for this year and next, it appears
that the entire $47,000 will be required to construct the parking lot;
recommended submitting additional priorities in the event additional
funding should become available; described the portion of the City
which is eligible for the funding pursuant to the 1980 census;
reviewed seven projects to consider, as outlined in the staff report.
Councilman Nix questioned if the inadequate water system in a portion
of the City would qualify; City Engineer Kicak stated an agreement
would be needed with the water company, since the City doesn't own the
system.
Mayor Grant opened and closed Public Hearing, there being no public
testimony.
Councilman Petta recommended considering stage lighting and carpeting
at the Community Center. Councilman Nix stated rehabilitation of the
Community Center was to be a project to be completed in phases over a
period of several years, including upgrading the kitchen area for
community use, with the understanding the entire project cost would be
$100,000 - $200,000.
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CC-84-56 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilman Petta, to authorize
Staff to resubmit the Community Center Parking Lot CDBG Application
for FY 1984-85 as the City's number one priority; to request San
Bernardino County Office of Community Development to carry-over and
transfer the balance of the FY 1983-84 CDBG Funds to the Community
Center Parking Lot for FY 1984-85; and to establish the following
priorities for projects should additional funding become
available: second priority - additional improvements at the Community
Center; third priority - water system upgrade in the area of Burns and
Vivienda Street.
Mayor Grant felt the water system should receive priority over
Community Center improvements. Councilman Nix stated he recommended
those priorities since he feels prior documentation exists on
improvements at the Community Center which can be researched, and
feels the water system upgrade project will take considerable time and
funding which will require it to be a phased project over a period of
years; feels if additional funding becomes available it could be
sufficient to accomplish certain Community Center projects, but would
be insufficient for the water system project.
Motion No. CC-84-56 carried, ALL AYES by all present.
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE CONSULTING SERVICES
Planning Director Kicak advised Beland and Assoc. Inc. was contacted,
as directed, to determine the cost to revise the completed General
Plan Update; referenced a letter dated March 6, 1984 from Beland and
Assoc. Inc. indicating the firm would review the General Plan process
as it occurred during the recent amendment and to prepare the reports
necessary for the Planning Commission and City Council, for an
estimated cost of $2,400, with additional costs to be negotiated
pursuant to Section 9 of the initial contract should considerable
additional work be required to complete the project.
Mayor Grant questioned the need for additional consulting services and
whether staff could not perform the needed functions. Councilman
Petta questioned the consultant's previous notification of the
property owners. Mr. Kicak felt the consultant could do a better job
since they have been doing this project, have talked to residents and
have been involved in changes; from a professional standpoint,
questioned assuming a function performed by another firm; stated the
consultant notified all residents whose property was being affected in
this project; many of the residents who have indicated they were not
notified were those whose property was changed in 1980, and were not
affected by this project. Councilman Nix felt there has been
insufficient guidance, and that Council, the Planning Commission and
Staff should now become more involved relative to the issues which are
now apparent.
CC-84-57 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Councilman Nix, to authorize the
expenditure of $2,400 from CRA Professional Services, Line Item
22-4200-250, leaving a balance of $1,300, to receive input from Beland
and Associates, Inc., and if necessary, to authorize negotiation with
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the consultant for additional costs which would be involved to
complete the General Plan Update, carried 3-1, with Mayor Grant voting
NOE and Councilman Rigley being absent.
SAN BERNARDINO ARTS COUNCIL PHASE III REPORT - CULTURAL PLAN
City Clerk Erway advised the subject report was forwarded for Council
review and approval; the report was circulated to the Historical &
Cultural Activities Committee and Theatre on the Terrace, with no
input received.
CC-84-58 Motion by Mayor Grant, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES by all
present to direct staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature
advising Council has reviewed and approves the Phase III Report.
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT - ZAMPESE/DEBENEDET
City Attorney Hopkins read the agreement and recommended approval;
advised the purpose is to provide staff access through the
Zampese/DeBenedet property during construction of the Civic Center.
CC-84-59 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, ALL
AYES by all present to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Hold Harmless Agreement for Zampese/DeBenedet.
ADJOURN - The regular meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. to a Joint
rRT7Co—uncil Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held at the Terrace View
Elementary School, 22731 Grand Terrace Road, on April 5, 1984 at 5:30
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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APPROVED:
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