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12/20/1984CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 20, 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 December 20, 1984, at 5:40 p.m. PRESENT: Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Tony Petta, Councilman Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilwoman Dennis L. Evans, Councilman Seth Armstead, City Manager Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer Myrna E rway, City Clerk ABSENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor Pro Tempore The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend Bryce Pelren, Inland Empire Church of the Nazarene, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Councilman Evans. 0 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION Mayor Grant read and presented a Certificate of Commendation to the family of Ernest J. Oberschmidt honoring him for many years as an outstanding, contributing citizen of Grand Terrace. Mayor Grant read and presented a Certificate of Commendation to Capt. Phil DeClerck commending Fire Station No. 23 for outstanding service provided to the City since its incorporation. Mayor Grant read and presented a Certificate of Commendation to Capt. Jim Bradford commending the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for outstanding service provided to the City since its incorporation. SISTER CITY ESTABLISHED Councilman Petta introduced Francesco Cudin, from Palazzola Dello Stella, Italy, a nephew of Bill DeBenedet; noted that Francesco attended the first City Council Meeting following incorporation; advised that Francesco brought with him a letter and pictures to Mayor Grant from Claudio Braida, Mayor of the City of Palazzola Dello Stella; read the letter, which was written in Italian, and translated by Ann Petta, which indicated his City has 3,500 population, is located in northern Italy, and is part of the Province of Udine. Councilman Petta stated there is a desire on the part of the citizens Page 1 - 12/20/84 of Palazzola Dello Stella to affiliate with a city in this country; recommended Grand Terrace be designated as a sister City of that City. CC-84-310 Motion by Councilman Petta, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES by all present to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CA, EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO THE CITY OF PALAllOLA DELLO STELLA, ITALY TO BECOME A SISTER CITY, AND INVITING THE CITIZENS OF PALAllOLA DELLO STELLA TO PARTICIPATE IN SAID PROGRAM. CIVIC CENTER CONSTRUCTION Architect's Field Report Nos. 42, 43 and 44 were provided. Architect Larry Wolff advised the project will be ready for final inspection and walk-through January 17 to establish a punch list of any remaining deficiencies; there have been many difficulties, which now appear to be solved, except the weather; the pavement, landscaping and irrigation could be delayed until there are one or two full sunny weeks; anticipate successful completion within the next 30 days. Following the walk-through, all requirements will be initiated to go into the 35-day period, the contractor will pick up all deficiencies and will file a notice of completion; the project will have a one-year warranty starting with the notice of completion. Recommended making a final determination of the Dedication Ceremony date the first week of January. Councilman Petta recommended professional photographs be taken of the completed Civic Center project to be put on postcards which could be mailed. Mr. Wolff stated his firm plans to promote this project; recommended the City select from photographs taken by his firm; if not satisfied, offered to assist the City with other photographs. Recess was called at 6:02 p.m. and reconvened at 7:13 p.m., with all memFers present except Mayor Pro Tem Matteson. PARKLAND DONATION - GRIFFIN HOMES Dale Griffin offered to donate land within the Honeyridge/Honey Glen subdivision approximately 100 ft. wide by 670 ft. long, consisting of approximately one and one-half acres for a parksite; indicated this subdivision, originally approved by San Bernardino County, was the first subdivision to be built on the California Aqueduct; at that time the State wouldn't allow a street on top of the aqueduct, so there is a 100-foot easement across the back of seven lots in that subdivision; Griffin Homes has had difficulty selling the houses on those lots, since that easement can be planted, but cannot be fenced for private yards and no structures can be built; feels this area will become an eyesore for the community if not maintained. Offered to donate that property, free and clear, to install a manual irrigation system and to plant the area with a seeded turf; also offered to work with the City on any additional improvements desired. Stated if the City concurs, will proceed with the required procedures. Page 2 - 12/20/84 �Ll Chairman Dick Rollins, Parks & Recreation Committee, advised the Committee was briefed by Mr. Griffin and recommends accepting the land donation to be used for a senior citizens exercise course, for which funding was approved this fiscal year; trees have been offered; the Community Services Director feels the only cost to the City would be water and maintenance. John Mathews, 11733 Eton Drive, voiced concern for the protection of the adjacent property owners, and the possibility of their fences being damaged or torn down. Mr. Griffin was questioned and responded the homes could have gated access to the parksite; wood fences presently exist, but would build block walls, if preferred, if City is willing to pay the difference. City Manager Armstead recommended coordination with the State prior to final acceptance. Council voiced appreciation and concurred with accepting the donation, if there are no problems with the State. Recess was called at 7:37 pm. and reconvened at 7:53 p.m., with all me— mT�ers present except Mayor Pro Tem Matteson. ITEMS DELETED FROM AGENDA - 6C - Multifamily Inducement Resolution and 11 - Closed Session. MINUTES (11-29-84) CC-84-311 Motion by Councilwoman AYES by all present to presented. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-84-312 Page 3 - 12/20/84 Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Evans, ALL approve the Minutes of November 29, 1984 as Item 6C was deleted; 6H, Parcel Map 8310, was removed for discussion. Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES by all present to approve the following Consent Calendar items: A. Approval of Check Register No. 122084; B. Ratify CRA Actions of 12-20-84; D. Accept Annual CRA Report, as amended, for Filing with State of California; E. Authorize Finance Director to attend CSMFO Annual Seminar in San Jose, February 6-8, 1985; F. RESOLUTION NO. 84-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND C , SUPPORTING SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS DEPARTMENT'S APPLICATION FOR REGIONAL COMPETITIVE STATE GRANT FUNDS FOR PRADO TIRO, THE PRADO REGIONAL PARK INTERNATIONAL SHOOTING FACILITY; G. RESOLUTION NO. 84-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAN TERRACE, CA, ENDORSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FOREIGN TRADE ZONE SITE IN THE CITY OF ONTARIO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CA; and I. RESOLUTION NO. 84-41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND OVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000 SINGLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION HOUSING NOTES BY THE CRA OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE IN THE GRAND TERRACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. PARCEL MAP 8310 Planning Director Kicak advised tentative approval was given sometime ago for this parcel map on Grand Terrace Road, splitting a single lot into two lots; all conditions of approval have been met, either through completion or by providing cash deposit for improvements; recommended final parcel map approval for recordation. CC-84-313 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES by all present to approve and authorize execution by the Mayor of final Parcel Map 8310. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE The Minutes of 11-5-84 were provided. Chairman Dick Rollins reported the following: (1) Christmas Tree Lighting Program was successful; (2) Signs are now posted for a $100 reward for information relative to vandalism to public property; and (3) damage to the men's park restroom is now almost total; the restrooms are now being closed at dark, but doesn't appear to be helping. DRAINAGE DITCH - TERRACE HILLS COMMUNITY PARK Parks & Recreation Committee Members Louis Galvez, Lenore Frost, Gary Dishaw and Ken Rinderhagen voiced opposition to Council's decision to install a drainage ditch at the park; recommended the orange grove property owners be required to maintain their property and install a permanent berm or other permanent solution to contain the water, and that the City expend no funds to build a drainage ditch unless it becomes apparently necessary after the property owners have taken such action. Councilman Petta stated the property owner offered to berm his area and divert the water to Cardinal, but Council did not concur; noted the original plans provided for a concrete channel at the south end of the park to carry runoff, excluding irrigation, from higher elevations to the southwest corner of the park; the west boundary of the park was graded to carry the water to DeBerry where a catch basin is located; an 8-inch pipe was installed, presently partially torn out, from the southwest corner, which is unsatisfactory. A survey of that area during the recent rain revealed a lake from natural water; that area is always wet from the park sprinklers, even when rain or irrigation water is non-existent; on that basis, the majority of Council felt a V-shaped concrete gutter should be installed at the edge of the property which will lead to the catch basin at DeBerry. Page 4 - 12/20/84 Councilwoman Pfennighausen stated the property owner is legally obligated to contain irrigation water or ensure there is no damage to parks, streets or schools; noted the school district directed the property owner to contain the water; disagreed with expending City funds to construct a drainage ditch. Chairman Dick Rollins referenced the February 1980 Council Minutes in which he offered to install a concrete -lined channel for the cost of concrete only; felt one is still needed, since water, natural or otherwise, has and will always be a problem. Advised the Committee became upset when advised funding for the drainage ditch would be appropriated from its budget. Mayor Grant advised there will always be natural runoff from rain and the homes above, since water flows downhill; concurred with installation of the drainage ditch, even though it may benefit the property owner, since it will also benefit the City by preventing accidents and children being hurt. Ernie Zampese, 11963 Honey Hill Drive, questioned how half a million gallons of water in three days can be contained; felt if such a requirement is imposed, should apply to all residents who irrigate and allow water to drain into the streets. City Engineer Kicak advised the $100,000 application submitted to the State to fund the park project included the installation of a 24-inch drainage pipe to provide for any surface runoff (not irrigation water) that could be tributary, not after development of this property, but storm runoff that would be tributary as a result of the storm runoff if and when all the property is developed; when project costs started increasing, cost-cutting alternatives were sought, so a concrete -lined channel was proposed along the bottom of the bank; the lining was eliminated due to a committee voicing concern that it would be hazardous. Noted water flowing in a smooth pipe laid on a perfect grade creates no problems; there could be some problems with a concrete channel, since it is rougher; however, grass is the worst possible condition you can have, and doesn't work, which is the present situation. The purpose of the 8-inch pipe was to only carry minimum nuisance water from the local sprinkler system; was never intended to carry storm runoff. Councilman Evans questioned and Mr. Kicak responded potential grove runoff was not considered when the 24-inch pipe was proposed; Councilman Evans felt the only way to determine what percentage of the problem is attributed to irrigation water is to require the property owner to take proper corrective measures; Council can then determine whether a minor or major problem exists. Motion by Councilman Evans, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, to rescind Motion No. CC-84-307, failed 2-2, with Councilwoman Pfennighausen and Councilman Evans voting All, and Mayor Grant and Page 5 - 12/20/84 Councilman Petta voting NOE. Councilwoman Pfennighausen, with Mayor Grant concurring, requested the funding not be appropriated from the Parks & Recreation Committee budget for the drainage ditch. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE The Minutes of 11-26-84 were provided. Community Services Director Anstine reported the Committee is continuing its work on the City's emergency operations plan. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Postal Regulations - City Attorney Hopkins distributed postal regulations governing mail delivery service and answers to Council questions relating to delivery requirements; advised services available to single family residences are door-to-door, curbside and cluster; as inhabitants of residences change, door-to-door service is required to change to curbside. Door-to-door service is not available to new developments; at the option of the developer, either curbside or cluster service is available, with cluster boxes being encouraged due to less cost. Advised that developers could be required to provide curbside service rather than cluster mailboxes by adding that as a condition of development to the zoning code. Councilwoman Pfennighausen, with Mayor Grant concurring, requested necessary action be taken to prevent the establishment of cluster mailboxes within the C i ty. . CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Armstead reported the following: (1) City Attorney opinions concerning AB 2836 and FPPC were provided to Council; and (2) Study on hazardous materials management program was provided; the County will make a presentation on this. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Evans questioned if agenda packets could be available on ri ays rather than Mondays due to his work schedule. City Clerk Erway advised the weekend is needed to allow receipt of legal material; the time element and workload would make it very difficult to have the agenda packets ready on Fridays. Councilman Petta advised he and Mayor Grant attended attended a SANBAG meeting re at ve to solid waste material. CC-84-314 Councilwoman Pfennighausen made a motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, ALL all present that letters of appreciation be sent to each commission, committee, and sub -committee member; also that a Certificate of Appreciation be presented to Barbara Bayus at the next council meeting for outstanding service in organizing the excellent 1984 parade. Page 6 - 12/20/84 LI [i] Mayor Grant reported the following: (1) Attended December 11 Omnitrans and SANBAG Meetings and December 19 LAFC Meeting; (2) Received a complaint from Los Angeles TV Station, Channel 22 relative to its transmission being prohibited in this area by Group W; (3) Indicated concurrence with request from Larry Roberson that Colton High School Yellowjacket Band be permitted to use City streets on December 30 to prepare for the 1984 Rose Parade; (4) City's Crime Prevention Officer Grant was approved; cash match is approximately $13,000; (5) CHS Band expressed appreciation for City's support of the annual band tournament; (6) Viola Gratson expressed appreciation for appointment to Historical & Cultural Activities Committee; and (7) Attended Theatre on the Terrace meeting; anticipates Chairman making a presentation at the next council meeting. CIVIC CENTER DEDICATION COMMITTEE The Committee has been meeting monthly in preparation for the February 10 dedication ceremony; Council reviewed the layout of a proposed commemorative program. Councilman Petta recommended including remarks by each Councilmember in the program. Recess was called at 9:32 p.m. and reconvened at 9:47 p.m. with all memTers present except Mayor Pro Tem Matteson. SIGN CODE City Attorney Hopkins read the title of the ordinance and reviewed proposed amendments; noted the only amendment proposed by the Planning Commission is to delete the words "and must be renewed thereafter" from Section 8D on Page 3. Under this amendment, supported by the Chamber of Commerce, a business with a non -conforming sign could apply for a two-year permit; if granted, the sign would be legal two years and thereafter would have to be abated; approximately 15 signs are in this category. A business can also apply for a sign variance which, if granted, would be permanent. Councilman Petta withdrew from action on this matter, declaring a potential conflict of interest. Motion by Councilman Evans, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, to approve the amendments to the sign code, with the deletion of Section 8, failed 2-1, with Mayor Grant voting NOE. Motion by Mayor Grant to adopt first reading of the ordinance died for lack of a second. STOP SIGN - ARLISS DRIVE/HOLLY STREET Community Services Director Anstine advised traffic engineer C. Hui Lai, under staff direction, conducted a feasibility study regarding installing a stop sign at Arliss Drive and Holly Street; based on his detailed analysis and conclusions, Staff recommends, with the Sheriff's Department concurring, not installing a stop sign. Page 7 - 12/20/84 Mayor Grant and Councilwoman Pfennighausen recommended a stop sign, feeling it would accomplish the need to decrease traffic speed, and is difficult to enforce speed limits at that location. Councilman Petta concurred with the traffic engineer's conclusion, feeling a stop sign would create more of a traffic problem and that additional enforcement would be more appropriate than a stop sign to decrease speed. Motion by Mayor Grant, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, to adopt a resolution for the installation of a stop sign at Arliss Drive and Holly Street failed 2-2, with Mayor Grant and Councilwoman Pfennighausen voting AYE and Councilman Petta and Councilman Evans voting NOE. RESOLUTION NO. 84-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,A, RSCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 84-16 AND AMENDING THE ESTABLISHED CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE. City Clerk Erway advised the staff report outlined the background and justification for staff recommendation; noted the responsibilities have increased significantly, as exhibited in the updated job description; recommended adopting the resolution ugrading the Clerk Typist position, Salary Range 42, to Secretary I, Salary Range 51, and promoting Alicia Chavez to Secretary I, Salary Range 51, Step B, effective 12-29-84. Following clarification that Council approval is unnecessary for the CC-84-315 subject promotion, Motion by Mayor Grant, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, ALL AYES by all present to adopt Resolution No. 84-42. ADJOURN - The regular meeting adjourned at 10:37 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held January 10, 1985 at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: r � � Page 8 - 12/20/84