08/23/1984CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 23, 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 August 23, 1984, at 5:40 p.m.
PRESENT: Hugh J. Grant, Mayor
Jim Rigley, Mayor Pro Tempore
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: None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilman Nix, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance, led by Councilman Rigley.
CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION
Mayor Grant read and presented a Certificate of Commendation to Dr.
Barbara Poling for her outstanding achievements while serving as
Principal of Terrace Hills Junior High School from September, 1974, to
June, 1984. Dr. Poling commended the City Council and the community
for the unity, support and the high ideals within the community.
Mayor Grant announced that Mrs. Pat Ensey has been appointed as the
new Principal of Terrace Hills Junior High School and congratulated
her on the appointment.
CIVIC CENTER CONSTRUCTION
Architect Field Report Nos. 28 and 29 were provided.
City Manager Armstead reported the following: (1) Advised there will
be an emergency power unit outside the Civic Center with the transfer
unit to be inside the building; (2) Authorized a $1,000 Change Order
to install a walkpath around the solar energy panels to prevent damage
to the roof - this item was not included in the construction drawings;
(3) Was advised that the bronze plaque has been ordered and that there
is a problem with the flag poles at this time; (4) Installation of the
drywalling should begin next week.
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Councilwoman Pfennighausen noted that the Architect Field Report No.
28 indicated the Dedication Ceremony would be held on February 17 from
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and should be corrected to indicate 3:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. on February 17; voiced concern that problems similar to
those with the Fire Station could possibly exist regarding the
emergency power unit; recommended immediate attention to the matter.
Councilman Petta recommended consideration be given to extending the
height of the block wall at the apartment complex adjacent to the
Civic Center site to prevent debris from accummulating on City
property and to provide a more uniform appearance. City Manager
Armstead stated the contractor has been requested to get a cost
estimate to be presented at the next meeting; noted coordination will
be required with the apartment owner. Councilman Nix recommended a
sketch also be provided; felt the cost could be expensive.
MINUTES - AUGUST 9, 1984
CC-84-217 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES,
to approve the Minutes of August 9, 1984, as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 5B, Budget Amendment, was removed for discussion.
CC-84-218 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to
approve the following Consent Calendar Items:
A. Approval of Check Register No. 082384;
C. Appropriate $10,500 in Expenditure Line Item No. 10-4180-600 for
Traffic Control Device Inventory; and establish $10,500 revenue
estimate in Revenue Account Line Item No. 10-3272-000;
D. Approve and authorize execution of Cooperation Agreement with San
Bernardino County for Community Development Block Grant Funds for
FY's 1985-86; 1986-87; 1987-88;
E. Approve the Caltrans Change Order Policy to be used for the Barton
Road Reconstruction Project;
F. Authorize Mayor to execute a contract with San Bernardino County
for Collection of Special Assessments.
FY 1984-85 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Councilwoman Pfennighausen questioned what functions were performed by
Bond Counsel for a cost of $3,000. Finance Director Tom Schwab
advised Bond Counsel fee for the Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
was one -quarter of one percent of the total Bond Issue; attended five
meetings in Grand Terrace regarding the Issue, and was in Los Angeles
for the Bond closing; the most important function performed by the
Bond Counsel was to prepare and execute documents for the Federal and
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State governments stating the Bonds are tax free which allow them to
sell at 7-1/4%.
CC-84-219 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL
AYES, to approve the following amendments to the FY 1984-85 Budget:
(1) Increase Revenue Estimate from $20,000 to $140,000 for Account
No. 10-3246;
(2) Appropriate $87,000 for interest expense in the General Fund,
Department No. 4190;
(3) Increase Expense Account No. 10-4140-250, Professional
Services, Finance Department, from $5,500 to $8,500 for Bond
Counsel expense.
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Community Services Director Anstine stated the Historical & Cultural
Activities Committee is requesting Council approval to issue a parade
permit for a parade to be held on November 3, 1984, in conjunction
with the Country Fair, to begin at 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of
Barton Road and Preston and to conclude at the Community Center.
CC-84-220 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to
approve the issuance of a parade permit to the Historical & Cultural
Activities Committee for a parade to be held on November 3, 1984.
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE
CC-84-221 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to
accept the resignation of Larry Williams from the Crime Prevention
Committee, with regret, and to direct Staff to post a vacancy notice.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Community Services Director Anstine reported there was no quorum at
the recent Committee meeting. Members present discussed expediting
the Emergency Operations Plan for the City; will be presented to
Council in the next month or two.
City Manager Armstead advised the San Bernardino County Emergency Plan
is to be ready in October or November; when completed it will be
furnished to the Emergency Operations Committee for coordination with
the City's Plan.
FIRE CHIEF REPORT
City Manager Armstead advised Staff met with CDF representatives
August 16 to discuss streets, street signs, addresses, checking of all
f fire hydrants for pressure, painting, locations, and to ensure all are
in workable condition; Engineering is conducting a study on the cost
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and financing methods for water lines and fire hydrants in the area
behind Stater Bros.; a meeting will be held every two weeks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Armstead reported the following: (1) The City is not
qualified to compete for the League of California Cities' Award for
Excellence relative to the Fire Station, since the facility must be
operational for a year prior to the award; (2) The League of
California Cities has questioned if the City would be interested in
having a booth at the Annual Conference in Anaheim for a cost of
$85.00 to display the Fire Station and Civic Center. Councilwoman
Pfennighausen felt a City booth would be a good idea, but indicated
there would be additional cost to staff the booth. Councilman Nix
felt it would be worthwhile to display the Fire Station and Civic
Center in a City booth at the Conference, feeling the City needs to
advertise its existence in order to have effect and influence with
other members of the League.
(2) Councilwoman Pfennighausen and Mr. Armstead will meet with
Supervisor Riordan regarding the Library; funding for the Library will
be considered at the Board of Supervisors' meeting on September 10.
Councilman Rigley recommended following up to ensure all organizations
send letters of support to the Board of Supervisors;
(3) Interim Funding -Southern California Water Committee
City Manager Armstead referenced correspondence dated July 30
requesting interim funding to assist in the formation of a Southern
California Water Committee consisting of a coalition of government,
private sector, businesses, water districts and public interest groups
to ensure that Southern California receives adequate water; questioned
whether the City should contribute.
Councilman Nix recommended referring the matter to Riverside Highland
Water Company for a contribution; felt a contribution would not
benefit the City, since it has no authority over water distribution
and our water company has no problem. Councilman Rigley recommended
making a commitment, feeling there will be a water shortage in
Southern California, which could result in a local water price
increase. Councilman Petta felt it is the responsibility of all
cities in Southern California to support this project, and would
benefit the entire area.
CC-84-222 Motion by Councilman Rigley, Second by Mayor Grant, to authorize a
$200 donation to assist with the formation of a Southern California
Water Committee, carried 3-2, with Councilman Nix and Councilwoman
Pfennighausen voting NOE.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilwoman Pfennighausen referenced correspondence received from San
ernar ino County indicating that free dump days are to be held in
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October and requested that CCS be advised since they normally organize
a school poster program in conjunction with a free dump day in
November.
Councilman Nix requested that Staff conduct a study to provide Council
with the necessary data to determine to what extent development is
creating present or future impaction in the schools; this information
is to be presented in a Staff Report as an agenda item. Feels it is
very important to work with the School District to ensure the best and
most cost-effective utilization of existing facilities; wants to
propose more cost-effective alternatives jointly with the School
District other than building new facilities, if impaction exists.
Questioned the City Attorney as to whether developer fees are
restricted to capital improvements only or if they can be levied for
purposes other than building new facilities. The City Attorney will
investigate and provide that information at the next meeting.
Councilman Rigley felt the matter should be coordinated with the other
cities within the School District. Verification is to be ascertained
on whether funding provided by the City would be utilized only for the
Grand Terrace schools; it was noted the High School would pose a
different problem since students from more than one city attend.
Councilman Rigley reported the following: (1) Referenced Councilwoman
ennig ausen s statements in the Council Minutes of August 9 relative
to Tom Coyle; is aware the City Manager has full authority over
personnel, but feels actions involving key personnel should be
justified to Council. City Attorney Hopkins advised this matter was
discussed in a Closed Session on August 9. Councilman Nix requested
a Closed Session to discuss this matter further following the regular
Agenda items. (2) Recommended beautifying Mt. Vernon, south of Barton
Road, if feasible, such as planting sod if arrangements can be made
for watering; noted the vacant lot owned by Ernie Zampeze and Bill
DeBenedet adjacent to the Keeney Building is an eyesore.
Councilman Petta reported the following: (1) Referenced
correspondence from the California Association of the Deaf requesting
a letter of support from the City for the proposed facility they will
be constructing.
CC-84-223 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES, to direct
Staff to send a letter of support to the California Association of the
Deaf.
(2) A citizen has questioned whether the City plans to erect signs at
the City's entrances to include the various organizations in the City;
questioned the status, since this has previously been discussed.
Mayor Grant voiced opposition to a sign with the various organization
signs attached, as seen in other cities; supports a more dignified
sign. Councilman Petta recommended that the Community Services
Director study City entrance signs to include service organizations
and submit a recommendation for Council consideration.
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Mayor Grant reported the following: (1) Stated good public
a minis ration policy dictates that the City administrator will hire
and fire; is reluctant to interfere with that policy; Council has the
right and obligation to voice its dissatisfaction in open and closed
session. Wants the City administrator to be sure the quality of work
by Staff is not jeopardized due to increased workloads, feeling any
cost savings is not worthwhile if that occurs. (2) Noted that more
debris is collecting within the City; requested that the debris and
beer bottles on the hill on Mt. Vernon be cleaned up; noted that if
the citizens or the Committee involved don't pick up the debris, then
the City must pick it up. (3) The shopping center is once again
becoming very dirty, particularly in the area of the food
establishments.
PARK/PARKWAY MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Community Services Director Anstine advised a Staff Report was
prepared indicating Staff's recommendation to renew the Contract with
Daniel's Landscaping, which includes the justification for renewing
this Contract.
Councilman Nix questioned the wide differential in the price quotation
received and whether the firms were aware of the existing budget
appropriation. Councilman Petta felt park maintenance is needed on
weekends; questioned what action would be taken to maintain the large
bank; understands the $5,000 appropriated will not be used to purchase
an exercise course; recommended utilizing those funds for picnic
tables.
Mr. Anstine stated he did not feel the contractor who submitted a bid
for $650 a month could perform the job according to the specifications
for that amount; the functions to be performed by Daniel's Landscaping
is mowing, edging, and weed control; Staff cleans the parking lots and
restrooms Monday through Friday; a young man has been employed for
maintenance on weekends for the past six or seven months; relative to
maintaining the large bank, stated an effort is being made at this
time to control the weeds; as soon as they are under control, plans to
allow the red fescue to grow to full height; will advise the Parks &
Recreation Committee of the picnic table recommendation.
CC-84-224 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to
approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for annual park
and parkway maintenance for $1,075 per month with Daniel's
Landscaping, to expire June 30, 1985.
ANNUAL STREET & STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Community Services Director Anstine recommended renewing the contract
with Harber Companies, Inc.; noted that most contractors are not
interested in performing this type of time and materials contract and
would not guarantee emergency response. The response of the present
contractor within an hour has been valuable. 0
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Following clarification that the labor increase of $5.00 per hour also
includes equipment, and the work performed by this contractor is on an
CC-84-225 as -needed basis for time and material only, Motion by Councilman
Petta, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, to approve and authorize
the Mayor to execute a renewal contract for annual street and
storm drain maintenance with Harber Companies, Inc., to expire June
30, 1985, in an amount not to exceed $27,000. Mayor Grant stated, for
the record, that he feels competition is extremely important. We are
not getting it here because it doesn't exist, according to Staff;
doesn't feel this is always the case, and there are services this City
contracts for which is not the case. Will continue to look for viable
competition and alternatives unless convinced what the City is getting
is the best. Is not so sure the service the City is receiving from
Harber Companies, Inc., is the best; will vote in favor of the Motion
since it appears there is no choice.
Motion No. CC-84-225 carried, ALL AYES.
Recess was called at 7:00 p.m. and reconvened at 7:32 p.m., with all
memm ers present.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE AMENDMENTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE OF APRIL 26, 1984. (Second Reading)
City Attorney Hopkins read the title of the Ordinance. Planning
�- Director Kicak advised that Council adopted the General Plan for the
City on April 26, 1984, following many public hearings, conducted
through the Planning Commission and the City Council over a period of
many months. State law requires that each entity bring its General
Plan and zoning into conformance as a result of the change in the
General Plan. Staff was directed to proceed to bring the zoning into
conformance with the General Plan; approximately 39 areas within the
City would be affected by this zone change; these areas were reviewed
and presented to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. All
property owners affected by this zone change and those property owners
within a 300-foot radius of the affected parcels were advised by two
mailings - one for the public hearing before the Planning Commission
and the second for the public hearing before the Council. Mr. Kicak
reviewed the proposed zone changes.
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Mayor Grant opened Public Hearing.
Supporting Testimony
Area 1 - Ray Daul, 22893 Grand Terrace Road, supported the zone change
rom -1 to M-2.
Area 32 - Mr. Lynch, 22330 DeBerry, favored the zone change from R-1
to - .
Area 38 - Francis Carter, 11938 Arliss Drive, owner of Area 38,
avore- the zone change to C-2; questioned, received confirmation, and
supported Area 39 zoning to C-2.
Opposing Testimony
Sanford Collins, 22697 Brentwood, Planning Commission Chairman,
speaking as a minority of the Planning Commission, stated many public
hearings were held on the General Plan at which time the Planning
Commission promised the people their zoning would not be changed until
they requested it; therefore, voted against all zone changes at the
August 6 Planning Commission meeting. Questioned why a mass zone
change is being processed at this time; noted the people are being led
to believe State law requires it; quoted Section 65860 of the
Government Code, which states that zoning is to be brought into
conformance with the General Plan within a reasonable time. The
Planning Director has previously stated that a reasonable time is up
to 30 years; Many people are saving money - feels it is approximately
$50,000; questioned why the City is being so benevolent; if the zoning
is passed and enforced, it will eliminate all horses; questioned why
people should have to move their horses from presently undeveloped
land which is designated as R-1. Feels Council owes an explanation
for the urgency on zone changes and why fees are not being charged.
Requested rejecting the zone change in its entirety. The Planning
Commission made a decision to set a restriction of 12 units per acre
on the property in the area of Mt. Vernon and Canal, which was removed
by the City Council; questioned whether Council is listening to the
developers or the residents.
Danny Gurnola, 11957 Pascal; Robert Martin, 11939 Pascal; and Marjorie
c rorey,=47 Pico, opposed the mass zone change. Ms. McCrorey
favored rezoning on an individual basis; requested and received
confirmation that her property is remaining as an A-1 zone.
Areas 1 & 2
Joy Borgstedt, 41545 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, owner of two
parcels a 808 Walnut and 21758 Walnut, adjacent to Area 1 being
designated as M-2; when she purchased those properties in the early
60's, they were designated M-1. San Bernardino County rezoned her
property from M-1 down to R-1. Felt that is improper zoning for the
use. Requested R-3 zoning, feeling it would provide a buffer zone for
the residential area. Opposed the present zoning of her properties,
since they already have multiple units.
Roberta Fernandez, 11858 Maple Avenue, opposed zoning either Area 1 or
Area 2 as light industrial, stating access to and from that area is
limited, is a family community, and wants it to remain as such.
Submitted a petition signed by 17 property owners opposing zoning Area
1 as M-2.
Grant Rich, 11171 Grand Terrace Road, and Frederic Carter, 11818 Burns
Avenue, opposed light industrial zoning for Area 1. 0
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Area 8 - Larry Halstead, 21894 Vivienda Avenue, owner of Parcel 8,
stafea he favors more controlled low growth; opposed the mass zone
change - favored rezoning on an individual basis; requested RR zoning
for Area 8, rather than R-1; opposed light industrial zoning for Areas
1 and 2.
Areas 10, 11, 12
Phil Fowler, 11940 Canal Street, wants the City to maintain a
sma -own family atmosphere. Presented a petition signed by 47
residents opposing changing the zoning of Areas 10, 11 and 12 from RR
to R-3.
John Langdon, 11954 Canal, is opposed to changes in Areas 10, 11, 12.
The following citizens requested limitations on density if zoned R-3:
Homer Howell, 11821 Mt. Vernon; Jack Booker, 11785 Mt. Vernon;
Patricia—WITen, 11947 Pascal; Kim Hathaway 22998 Vista Grande Way;
Hershel Robinson, 11791 So. Mt.Vernon; eophas Mims, 11743 Mt.
Vernon, and Elvera Elmbuck, 11909 Mt. Vernon.
Vicky Castillo, 11880 Arliss Drive. opposed zoning Area 12 for
mu i- am7 y purposes, feeling more development and population makes
the area less desirable.
Area 26 - Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, opposed zoning that area
asRT, feeling that area should be 1/2-acre lots or larger as the
land continues up to Blue Mountain. Bill McKeever, 12714 Blue
Mountain Court, has 1-1/2-acre lot with horses; opposed to being
surrounded by R-1 zoning.
Area 30 - Jesseca Douglas, 22330 DeBerry, opposed the zone change from
moo R-3 for Area JU, Which is adjacent to her property; stated R-3
property, which adjoins R-1 or R-2, is to be landscaped with a 25-foot
separation, which doesn't esist.
Area 33 - Mr. Burris, 22456 Van Buren, opposed the zone change.
erna Wne Todd, 12511 Darwin, opposed the zone change on south Van
Buren to R-3 wile her property remains as R-1.
Rebuttal to Opposing Testimony
Barney Kar, er, 11668 Bernardo Way, stated people opposed building
houses years ago; was destroying Grand Terrace; loses money on
orange groves, people need a place to live; apartments are needed in
Grand Terrace.
Area 26 - Denis Kidd, 22874 Pico, supports zoning without
restr ctions. Large lots can be restricted in higher elevations, but
in the lower elevations should be the same as adjacent property.
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Areas 10, 11, 12
Vince Michaels, USA Properties, 1801 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica,
stated Fa a ter several years of meetings and public hearings, the
City approved the General Plan Housing Element to make areas 10, 11,
and 12 medium density residential; control of density and the scope of
development is controlled through provisions of the General Plan. All
projects exceeding 9 units per acre require Conditional Use Permits;
any project 16 units or more requires a Specific Plan. Consultants
were commissioned to study different densities, engineering, and
traffic concluding no impact; the apartments would not change the
street classifications. The plan for the property in Areas 11 and 12
have been negotiated for two years. Stated the development includes
swimming pools and open space; access points are being changed across
Canal and to Mt. Vernon to make it a nicer and safer area than empty
land.
Area 38 - Francis Carter, stated she resents comments made by Mr.
NolTins relive o e zone change process being ramrodded and that
she should pay to have her property zoned back to what it was when she
bought it; has been attending meetings regarding the proposed zone
changes for almost a year.
Area 35 - Allen Tuck, representing Wilden Pump, 22069 Van Buren,
voiced —opposition tFtestimony requesting voting against the Ordinance
in its entirety; has attended meetings for a long period of time
regarding the Wilden property; the matter has been debated many
times. A building permit has been issued and since March of this year
his firm has been in the process of investing One Million Dollars in
improvements on the property. Requested that Council take action to
bring the zoning of Area 35 into conformance with the General Plan.
Recess was called at 9:07 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m., with all
members present.
Rebuttal to Supporting Testimony
Homer Howell, 11821 Mt. Vernon, stated the hill on Mt. Vernon is two
lanes, cannot be widened, and will become more dangerous if there is
higher density development and more traffic.
Vicky Castillo, 11880 Arliss Drive, after hearing comments of Mr.
Michaels, stil opposes high density development; urged a NOE vote on
the entire rezoning, and as the area residents in each section want
the area rezoned, consider individually, especially for Areas 10, 11,
and 12.
Areas 1 & 2
Mrs. Roberta Fernandez, feels that area would look nicer with homes
than light in us ria uildings. 0
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Rose Marie Taylor, 12434 Vivienda,
objected to in ividuals from other
telling our community how to live,
to build houses.
Area 10, 11, 12
did not oppose the rezoning, but
areas, such as Santa Monica,
how to run our community, and how
Jack Booker, 11785 Mt. Vernon, regarding areas 10, 11 and 12, does not
oppose growth as long as it is controlled; not opposed to zoning 10,
11 and 12 as R-3, but concerned about the density.
Jerry Rentfro, 11845 Mt. Vernon, feels Mt. Vernon and the Mt. Vernon
hill mus a widened if changes are to be made in Parcels 10, 11 and
12. Opposed to any changes at the present time.
Cleophas Mims, 11743 Mt. Vernon, voiced concern about the population
density; questioned if there are any plans to widen the bottom of the
Mt. Vernon hill.
Area 35 - Marjorie McCrorey, 22247 Pico, recommended voting down all
the zone changes excep rea No. 35.
Mayor Grant closed Public Hearing.
Mayor Grant voiced concern for the magnitude of this issue's effect on
the community; Staff did a good job, but disagrees and not as
concerned as Staff with the possible repercussions regarding the
mandatory nature of the density levels as set forth in the Housing
Element of the General Plan; has examined proposals for Areas 10, 11,
and 12 and concerned about traffic increase. Opposed considering all
zone changes and encouraged Council to oppose Staff's recommendation.
Councilman Rigley advised State law mandates that cities have a
General Plan with certain elements; a consultant was hired at
considerable expense to amend the County's General Plan; this included
traffic surveys and many elements, such as the Housing Element. A
proposed General Plan for City development for the next 5-10 years was
prepared and presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for
review and hearings. The City made every effort to notify the
citizens that the General Plan was being updated and there could be
changes affecting their property. Since all zoning must be brought
into conformance with the General Plan within a reasonable period of
time, Council felt it would be beneficial to the citizens to bring all
zoning into conformance at one time, which would save the citizens a
considerable amount of money; apparently it was not a good idea, in
some instances. Council wants what is best for the City; recommended
approving the zone changes for only the uncontested areas and taking
no action on those areas contested; at such time as those areas
propose development, the owners will be responsible for applying for a
zone change and paying the necessary fees.
Councilman Nix disagreed with statements referencing opposition to
"Staff Recommendation," since Staff was following Council direction.
Council determined, with good and magnanimous intentions, that it had
an obligation to correct governmental errors, whether County or City,
which were revealed in the review process, whereby some properties,
through errors or omissions, had been zoned or rezoned without the
owner's knowledge. Council could have required the property owners to
pay for those changes, pursuant to the law; concurred with Council
determination to waive the fees. Council thought ample opportunity
had been provided to hear all opinions on the General Plan prior to
adoption; the proposed zone changes are pursuant to the General Plan.
Concurred with Councilman Rigley's recommendation to approve the
uncontested areas and reviewing all contested zone changes
individually.
Councilman Petta stated everyone who spoke said how much they love the
City of Grand Terrace; feels it is a pretty good recommendation for
what Council has done in the past. A Council that has brought this
City to the point that people say they want to continue to live here
is not going to sell that plan down the river.
Councilwoman Pfennighausen stated she chose Grand Terrace because of
the small community atmosphere; dislikes apartments and high density
buildings; concerned for schools, traffic, and the Mt. Vernon hill;
plus factors are play facilities and a park will be provided. Doesn't
want the City to grow to 14-20 thousand population, but wants children
who grow up here to be able to afford to live here, but they can't.
The rationale for the mass zone change was to correct past unfair zone
changes at no cost; concurred with deleting items of controversy and
approve the remainder of the recommendations.
Councilman Rigley recommended returning the matter to Staff for the
next meeting agenda, only including those areas on which there was no
controversy.
Attorney Hopkins recommended continuing the public hearing to
September 27, with first reading of the ordinance, as amended, at the
September 13 meeting; the public hearing and consideration of adoption
would be held September 27.
Council reviewed Areas 1 through 39, and determined that the following
Areas will be included in the new zone change ordinance to be
presented at the September 13 Council Meeting for first reading, since
those areas were not contested at the Public Hearing held this date:
3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 9; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 24; 25; 27; 28;
29; 31; 32; 35; 36; 37; 38; 39.
The following areas were contested at the Public Hearing; therefore,
these areas will be considered individually upon the property owners'
requests: 1; 2; 8; 10; 11; 12; 26; 30; and 33. Area Numbers 13 and
23 were not used originally. 0
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CC-84-226 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilman Rigley, to direct Staff
to prepare a new zone change ordinance to include the following
areas: 3 through 7; 9; 14 through 22; 24; 25; 27 through 29; 31; 32;
and 35 through 39.
Mayor Grant stated he will vote against the Motion; feels this issue
will need to be considered again in its entirety even though there was
no testimony against certain areas; opposed addressing the issue as
proposed.
Motion No. CC-84-226 carried 4-1, with Mayor Grant voting NOE.
CC-84-227 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Councilman Nix, ALL AYES, to
direct Staff to notify those property owners whose areas were deleted
for approval at this time and advise them of the events that occurred
at this meeting and that their area is not under consideration for
automatic approval; thus, the property owners will be aware and will
be given the opportunity to address Council.
Councilman Rigley requested that Staff research a "reasonable length
of time" to bring zoning into conformance with the General Plan.
Attorney Hopkins will have that information at the next meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Bob Yeates, 12888 Fremontia, stated he had been working with Tom
Coyle, in behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and the Clean Community
Systems, on the sign ordinance and non -conforming signs, including a
location which had a non -conforming sign as well as signs erected
without benefit of a permit; voiced concern this could be the reason
for Mr. Coyle leaving, since the building is owned by a Council
Member; stated he was advised by Mr. Coyle that his leaving the City
was due to budgetary reasons; indicated dissatisfaction with a
previous staff reduction; questioned the City's present policy which
provides the City Manager with full authority over employees.
City Attorney Hopkins recommended no further discussion regarding Mr.
Coyle, since it is a personnel matter, is a matter of confidentiality,
and Mr. Coyle is not present.
Councilman Nix raised a point of order regarding this matter;
questioned if a member of the public has spoken on a personnel matter,
whether Council is obligated to accept informal hearing testimony and
conversation that involves personnel without knowing whether or not
those personnel want the matter discussed publicly. Questioned if
Council doesn't have an obligation to protect that individual
publicly. Attorney Hopkins stated Council is not obligated to allow
that type of public testimony. Councilman Nix requested that the
record reflect that the testimony given by Bob Yeates is out of order.
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Marjorie McCrorey, 22247 Pico, questioned and received confirmation
that the zoning of the area owned by Verda Hixson will not be affected
by the present zone change and will retain its present R-3 zoning. 0
Virginia Fernandez, 11858 Maple Avenue, referencing comments about
noise coming from the Stater Bros. warehouse, stated she is an
employee of that firm and advised Mr. Brown of the citizen's concerns
for the noise; stated action has been taken to reduce the noise at
night and also water down the area to reduce dust problems. Feels
action will be taken by Mr. Brown if he is aware of problems..
Allen Tuck, 22069 Van Buren, questioned and received confirmation that
Area 35 will be included in the zone change.
Joy Borgstedt, mailing address 41545 Big Bear Boulevard, Post Office
Box 3422, Big Bear Lake, California, 92315; requested that Staff
record her mailing address to ensure receiving future notices.
Homer Howell, 11812 Mt. Vernon, questioned if some action could be
taken on the timing of the signal in the left turn lane onto Freeway
I-215 off Barton Road. The City Engineer advised he will advise
Caltrans since they have maintenance responsibility.
Closed Session - The meeting adjourned to a Closed Session at 10:50
p.m. wi ouncil Members only in attendance.
Reconvene - The regular meeting reconvened at 12:00 a.m. with all
members present. Mayor Grant announced that two issues of personnel
matters were discussed with no action taken.
Adjourn - The regular meeting adjourned at 12:02 a.m. The next
regular meeting will be held September 13, 1984, at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
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