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05/26/1983CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MAY 26, 1983 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 May 26, 1983, at 6:05 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 Eugene Nazarek, Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer Myrna Erway, City Clerk ABSENT: None The meeting was opened with invocation by Chaplain Samuel Geli, Loma Linda University Medical Center, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Councilman Rigley. CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION Mayor Grant read and presented a Certificate of Commendation to Barbara Poling, Terrace Hills Junior High School Principal, in recognition for the School being selected by the United States Department of Education as one of five California junior high schools to compete in the U.S. Department of Education Secondary Recognition Program. The Mayor noted the significance of this honor, when the number of junior high schools in California is taken into consideration. Mayor Grant read and presented Certificates of Commendation to the following members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee for their outstanding contribution of time and expertise in developing the Economic Development Advisory Committee Report, which has proven to be invaluable: Jerry Hawkinson; Toni Smith; John Lotspeich; Kathy Harmon; and Chairman, John McDowell. The following members of that Committee who were not present, but were recognized and will receive Certificates of Commendation are: Jim Hughes; James Traeger; John Marvin; Arlena Ware; and Ray Larsen. Page 1 5/26/83 PROCLAMATION - "DEAF AWARENESS MONTH" Mayor Grant read and presented a Proclamation designating the month of May as "Deaf Awareness Month" to Mr. Racy Stallo, who is active in various organizations for the deaf. Mr. Jerry Hawkinson assisted in the presentation with sign language. PUBLIC HEARING - CARD ROOMS Mayor Grant advised this item was placed on the agenda to allow public input and to allow the potential vendor the opportunity to make a presentation, prior to Council considering whether or not an ordinance should be introduced establishing rules and regulations for Card Rooms. Stated, for the record, that his position on this is documented in action taken approximately a year ago. Mayor Grant opened Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing testimony for and against having a first reading of a proposed ordinance establishing rules and regulations for Card Rooms. Mayor Grant left the Council Chambers at 6:28 p.m. Supporting Testimony Attorney Frank Tetley, 23146 Vista Grande Wady, representing the petitioner, stated he felt the underlying issue is not gambling, but fear of the unknown - not knowing the type of people this would bring into the community, and the affect on the community. Stated 80% of the American population favors gambling. Named some of the 80 cities in California which allow card rooms. Referenced character reference letters which were presented to Council on John Merdichian, the petitioner. Mayor Grant returned to the Council Chambers at 6:36 p.m. Stated the ordinance being requested for consideration allows only one card parlor unless and until the population within a 30-mile radius doubles in size. Allows for Council to revoke the license. Showed renderings of proposed facility to include the card parlor, a restaurant and lounge. Noted there is concern that the proposed location is adjacent to the Girl Scouts facility, and indicated the applicant would be willing to address and meet these concerns. Stated the facility would have 24-hour security. Questioned locating the Girl Scout facility adjacent to railroad tracks, noting Southern Pacific last year arrested 12,000 illegal aliens. Estimated a minimum of $100,000 revenue to the City from the facility. Recommended considering adoption of the proposed ordinance. Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, speaking as a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of consideration of the ordinance; visited and took pictures of the casino in Adelanto; noted school facilities and churches were Page 2 5/26/83 located nearby; patrons consisted mostly of older adults and senior citizens; stated all individuals he talked to, including the Base Commander of George AFB, spoke well of the Casino. Mr. John Morrissey, Chief of Police, City of Adelanto, stated in the three years he has been there, there has been no crime connected with the casino; spoke highly of Mr. Merdichian, stating the casino is well -run and he gives time and money in support of community activities. George Foight, Public Relations, Municipal & Government Relations, Los Angeles, stated he is present as a friend of Mr. Merdichian for 18 years. His firm studied and prepared a report on the affects on the City of Bell from having a card parlor, which resulted in almost all favorable elements for the City. Bob Yeates, 12888 Fremontia, stated he felt the Girl Scout facility would receive better protection by having the security guards for the card parlor nearby. Has made deliveries to card parlors for years, and feels the patrons of the card parlors are no problem. Recommended adopting the ordinance, then discussing whether or not the applicant should locate here. Chet Davis, 12072 Smallwood, Downey, a banker, spoke favorably in behalf of Mr. Merdichian, whom he has known for 35 years; stated card clubs in cities of Gardena, Commerce, Huntington Park, and Bell have been a good influence on those cities, and have excellent security, with no crime problems. Donald Foster, incoming President of the Chamber of Commerce and resident of Adelanto for 22 years, spoke highly of the casino in that city, and the revenue realized; have had no problems, including security. Spoke highly of Mr. Merdichian. Father Robert Downey, Pastor, Adelanto Catholic Church, stated the casino has caused no problems, has good security, and is a well -run club. No one has come to the church due to loss of money from the casino. Councilman Gus Ronnebeck, City of Adelanto, spoke highly of Mr. Merdichian, and stated there have been no problems. Over 100 residents are employed, City has received revenues of over $100,000, and the casino and Mr. Merdichian have always assisted the community when needed. John Hart, Adelanto Chamber of Commerce Vice -President, stated no complaints about the club have ever been received from any of the military installations; Mr. Merdichian has always supported the military and chamber programs. Mayor Grant left the Council Chambers at 7:39 p.m. Page 3 5/26/83 John Merdichian, 333 Kingsford Street, Monterey Park, the applicant, stated it is his policy to work with any city in which he has a business on any special projects; offered to answer questions. Opposing Testimony Pastor Jerry Folsom, 12729 Dickens Court, First Baptist Church of Grand Terrace, stated he felt a card parlor would not be in the best interests of this family -oriented community. Spoke against the ordinance and recommended an ordinance banning card rooms from the City. Edna Steinman, 1111 Cedar Avenue, Redlands, President, San Gorgonio Girl Scout Council, stated their board met and unanimously voted strongly against such an establishment across from the Girl Scouts. Stated a service center is being established to provide daily programs and overnight camping facilities for women and girls from San Bernardino County. Kenneth King, 826 Brookside, Redlands, a board member of the San Gorgonio Girl Scout Council, stated the program center is now under construction to provide year-round activities for girls from San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Stated California law won't permit such an establishment next to an elementary school, and this facility will serve many more youth - over 20,000 girls were involved last year. Gail Seekins, 22418 Desoto, a Girl Scout Leader, voiced concern for safety if a card parlor adjacent to the Girl Scout facility. Felt inappropriate, since they are teaching the girls morals. S.G. Chavria, 3782 Osbun Road, San Bernardino, Executive Director, San Gorgonio Girl Scout Council, supported all statements made by other Girl Scout representatives; stated surrounding area was considered prior to building the facility; read a letter written by Bill and Bonnie Darwin opposing the card parlor. Mayor Grant returned to the Council Chambers at 8:03 p.m. Margaret Smith, 22627 Kentfield, stated her husband is a gambler, and feels this establishment will encourage more gambling, which is a disease. Doesn't want this environment in the City. Shirley Hogue, 11955 Oakdale Avenue, voiced concern for drinking and driving; feels children would be in jeopardy. Rebuttal Testimony Frank Tetley disagreed with statements made by Reverend Folsom; was unaware of the planned facility for the Girl Scouts; had no opportunity to discuss assistance and compromise with them, such as building a block wall and additional acreage; input received Page 4 5/26/83 reflects that half the gamblers are senior citizens and half are women; City needs revenue to provide services; feels the City image will not change. Margaret Smith stated the citizens of Grand Terrace are the City, and was not built by those sitting on Council. Mayor Grant closed Public Hearing on the matter. Mayor Grant stated he has been concerned for the need for additional revenue, and supports viable economic development, including the area adjacent to the freeway; believes there are better ways to establish a viable tax base; has great regard for Mr. Tetley and his integrity, as well as all those who have spoken; opposed considering first reading of the ordinance. Councilwoman Pfennighausen referenced newspaper articles written as a result of investigative research into poker parlors in the County of Los Angeles by two Los Angeles Times staff writers, which did not agree with statements made tonight that there were no problems in the cities of Bell and Gardena; feels Adelanto may not have problems, but feels there would be problems in more highly -populated areas. Stated articles reveal some owners and employees have criminal records. Stated legislation is being proposed to more closely control such establishments. Councilman Rigley stated he thought the objective of this item was to hold a public hearing to determine whether an ordinance would be presented for a future first reading; however, the discussion has been relative to the decision of whether or not to allow a card parlor; recommended making a decision now whether or not to have first reading of the ordinance. Councilman Nix stated he had supported the position of hearing both sides of the issue prior to considering first reading of the ordinance because he did not want Council to be placed in the position of appearing to be a proponent, which would have occurred, had Council approved first reading of the ordinance prior to the public hearing. Favors healthy development in the City, and free enterprise; feels Council cannot legislate morality; doesn't feel Council has heard testimony from an overwhelming majority of the citizens. Councilman Petta stated he has received numerous telephone calls, mostly in opposition, to this proposal. Regards Mr. Tetley highly; since his primary motive in life has been to motivate young people, could not support this type of business adjacent to the Girl Scout facility unless that organization indicated satisfaction with it. Recess was called at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 9:03, with all members present. Page 5 5/26/83 Councilman Nix indicated there are two issues - the basic issue is whether or not there should be an ordinance to permit card parlors in the City; the second issue is a particular proposed plan and location. The majority of the opposing testimony has been relative to the location being near the Girl Scout facility, and those proposed plans were not previously known by Council nor the developer. Recommended placing this matter on the ballot for the vote of the citizens. Councilman Rigley indicated, with Mayor Grant and Councilman Petta concurring, that he would not support first reading of the ordinance, but would support placing the matter to the vote of the people. CC-83-116 Following further discussion, Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighau sen, Second by Councilman Rigley to reject any further action on the proposed ordinance, and that no further hearings be held regarding this matter, and that card rooms, in concept, not be considered in Grand Terrace. Mayor Grant requested clarification, indicating future Council Members might want to consider this matter. Councilman Nix questioned the appropriateness of the Motion, relative to preventing future motions on this matter, stating it is contrary to all rules of order; requested point of clarification from the City Attorney, relative to the procedure for placing this matter on the ballot. The City Attorney explained the three ways matters can be placed on the ballot for consideration by the voters: (1) Council can direct that an item be placed on the ballot for approval of the voters; (2) the Initiative Process, whereby anyone can place an item on the ballot, through petitions; and (3) the Referendum Process, whereby individuals can put an item to the vote of the people which has been acted upon by Council. Councilman Nix stated he felt the Motion is redundant; indicated he would support the Motion only on the basis that it supports the same as doing nothing. Following discussion, Motion No. CC-83-116 carried, ALL AYES. Recess was called at 9:22 p.m. and immediately reconvened, following reconvening of the CRA, with all members present, for the purpose of conducting a joint public hearing. CIVIC CENTER PROJECT - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING Attorney Nazarek advised that a Public Hearing is to be held on this matter, pursuant to Section 33678 of the Health & Safety Code. Notice of this Public Hearing has been given in the time, form and Page 6 5/26/83 manner required by law, which is publication of the Notice of Hearing in a newspaper of general circulation at least twice preceding the hearing date. Municipal Services, Inc. prepared a summary of information which is required under the Health & Safety Code, on the use of tax increment, which has been placed on file with the City Clerk and the Secretary of the Community Redevelopment Agency at least on the day preceding the first publication of the Notice of Hearing. Whenever the CRA proposes to utilize tax increment revenues to finance a public building, the Health & Safety Code requires that a public hearing be held to determine whether or not the proposed facility will benefit the project area, and whether tax increment financing is the only reasonable means of financing available. The summary of information sets forth a brief description of the methods of financing and estimates of the amount of tax increment revenue which would be utilized, including projections of interest and discussion on the alternative methods of financing. The methods of financing are: (1) Assessment Financing - the report concludes that assessment financing would not be a viable method because it can only be used for special benefit projects, whereas the proposed project is of general benefit; (2) Revenue Bonds - feeling these would not generate revenue, other than the City's General Fund, the report concludes that those revenues would be insufficient to accommodate the project, or if sufficient, would adversely impact other needed future projects; (3) Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act - the report concludes that since this is a new, untested act, it could be subject to legal challenge, so would not be considered a viable method until there has been more experience with this method. In conclusion, tax increment financing is considered to be the only viable method of financing which will not be adverse. Mayor Grant opened Public Hearing on the use of tax increment to finance the civic center project, and closed Public Hearing, there being no testimony for or against the matter. Attorney Nazarek was questioned if the fire station could be included in the project, and replied it is still being considered as part of the civic center project; hopes to advise within the next 30 days whether or not the fire station financing can be included in the second phase of the civic center project. RESOLUTION NO. 83-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,_TTALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND CONSENTING TO THE USE OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES TO FINANCE THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT. Page 7 5/26/83 CC-83-117 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to adopt Resolution No. 83-22. RESOLUTION NO. CRA-83-04 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENTA N 0 THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES TO FINANCE THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT. Motion by Mr. Rigley, Second by Mrs. Pfennighausen, ALL AYES, to adopt Resolution No. CRA-83-04. Recess was called at 9:32 p.m. and reconvened at 9:40 p.m., with all members present. "SOIL STEWARDSHIP MONTH" - SLIDE PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION Eileen West, Secretary-Treasurer/Manager, Riverside -Corona Resource Conservation District, gave a slide presentation on soil conservation. Stated the District provides technical assistance to individual property owners and governmental agencies relative to soil or water resource problems to apply conservation measures. This assistance includes soil survey reports and geographic information to identify problems and providing solutions to the problems. Council discussed areas in the City which could benefit from assistance from the Conservation District, such as Blue Mountain and the hill on Mt. Vernon, at the north entrance to the City. 0 Mayor Grant read and presented a Proclamation designating the month of May as "Soil Stewardship Month." REVENUE SHARING Council was advised that two public hearings are required on this matter. The public hearing held May 12 was to allow public input on how the revenue sharing funds should be expended for FY 1983-84. This public hearing is for the purpose of advising the public as to how the revenue sharing funds of $68,270 are intended to be expended for FY 1983-84, and to allow testimony for and against the proposed use of the funds. CC-83-119 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Rigley, that the Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $68,270 be allocated to law enforcement for the retention of the traffic officer, as recommended by the Crime Prevention Committee, for FY 1983-84. Mayor Grant concurred, and indicated he felt serious consideration should be given to financial support for the Chamber of Commerce from another funding source. Page 8 5/26/83 Motion No. CC-83-119 carried, ALL AYES. Mayor Grant opened Public Hearing on the matter. Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, voiced support of the proposed use of the Revenue Sharing funds for law enforcement. Mayor Grant then closed Public Hearing, there being no opposing testimony. CC-83-120 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES, to direct the application of the Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $68,270 to law enforcement for FY 1983-84. ITEM DELETED FROM AGENDA 6C - Reject Claim No. 83-02 - Untimely Filing. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA 9C - Resolution opposing AB 1958(Waters) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 12, 1983 CC-83-121 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to approve the Minutes of May 12, 1983 as presented. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION John Lotspeich, 22680 Tanager, stated he had been instructed, as a member of the Parks & Recreation Committee, to request Council clarification relative to action taken by Council not to subsidize adult recreational activities, such as square dancing. Stated the square dance club is now expected to sign the agreement with the school district for use of the school facility, which requires an insurance policy covering $1,000,000 liability; the club is not in a position to provide this type of coverage. Requested consideration of the City co -sponsoring this activity, not in payment of the fees for the use of the school facility, but to allow the square dance club to be covered under the City's liability insurance, which would then allow the club to use the school facility for its activities. CC-83-122 Page 9 5/26/83 In discussion, Council clarified it is not opposed to sanctioning activities such as this, and to assume legal responsibility; the only intent was to discontinue financially subsidizing the activities. Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, to clarify Council action regarding this matter by approving the sanctioning of the adult activities presented by the Parks & Recreation Committee. Following clarification school district the fees adult activities, such a that the City should continue to pay the for the use of the school facilities by s the square dancing club, and that the affected organizations should then reimburse the City for the fees paid, Motion No. CC-83-122 carried, ALL AYES. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 6A, Check Register No. 052683, was removed from the Consent Calendar. Item 6C was deleted from the Agenda. CC-83-123 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to approve Item 6B - Authorize Mayor to execute, and City Clerk to record Notice of Completion - Parkway Landscaping, Barton/Palm Project - American West Landscape (GTC#83-07). CHECK REGISTER NO. 052683 Following clarification on Warrant No. P3754, that the park shelter CC-83-124 erected was a bulletin board, Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES, to approve Check Register No. 052683 as presented. ORAL REPORTS PLANNING COMMISSION FUND REQUEST - LANDSCAPE BARTON/PALM TRIANGLE The Planning Director advised that the Planning Commission is requesting that Council authorize the expenditure of $500 for the purpose of planting windmill palms and flowers within the triangle, with a portion of the $500 to go to next year's budget to replace the flowers. Stated the major concern is for the ivy presently planted there. Consideration of this matter was deferred to the meeting of June 9, since a Planning Commissioner was not present to explain the request and position of the Planning Commission. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairman Dick Rollins reported the following: (1) Windmill Palms are on the prohibited tree list; (2) An excellent presentation was given by a firm which provides contract recreational services to cities at the last Committee meeting; Committee endorses contracting for services; (3) Requested $150 allocation to plant tree in park for Ray Robles, which was purchased with donations. CC-83-125 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to approve the expenditure of $150 to plant a tree in the Terrace Hills Community Park in memory of Ray Robles. Page 10 5/26/83 ENERGY COMMITTEE Due to the fact that this Committee apparently does not meet, and does not furnish any information, Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Nix, to dissolve the Energy Committee. Mayor Grant disagreed with taking action on this matter until the Committee has been questioned on its intent for the future of the Committee; feels energy is a crucial issue. Following discussion, the Motion was withdrawn by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, with concurrence of Councilman Nix. Staff was directed to contact the Energy Committee to request a written status report from the Committee in two weeks. HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Minutes of May 11 were included in the Council Packet. Committee Member Ann Petta advised that the contest to select a City Motto is underway, with flyers advertising the contest being distributed throughout the schools, and displayed at City Hall. CC-83-126 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES, to appoint Barbara Bay us to the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee to fill the unexpired term of Koleta Green, to expire June 30, 1986. CC-83-127 Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES, to accept the resignation of Ed O'Neal from the Crime Prevention Committee, with regret. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE A committee member was present earlier to give a report, but was unable to remain. A committee report dated April 21 was included in the Council Packet. CITY ENGINEER REPORT The City Engineer advised that a status report was included in the Council Packet relative to the demolition of a structure at 12610 Michigan Street. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Pfennighausen reported the following: (1) Fifty-seven elderly people who were unable to attend the meeting signed a petition opposing a card parlor; (2) Recommended the Council Members coordinate and notify the City Clerk of vacation plans, to ensure that three members would not be gone at the same time. Page 11 5/26/83 Mayor Grant reported the following: (1) Disagreed with the exp ana ion provided on the use of funds collected by Riverside Highland Water Company for late charges; (2) Served as a Judge at a Spelling Bee held at Terrace Hills Junior High School. Staff was advised that no Council Members would attend the upcoming Citrus Belt Meeting. BARTON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION The City Engineer stated concern was expressed at the recent Public Workshop Session relative to the structural section as recommended by the Soils Engineer, with indication given that a second opinion should be solicited which could possibly reduce the construction cost; the initial soils report cost $3,300, and the recommendations made were based on Caltrans' standards; requested Council direction on this matter. Recess was called at 11:35 p.m. and reconvened at 11:43 p.m., with all members present. Motion by Councilman Rigley, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, to get another soils report. Councilman Nix spoke in opposition; stated the same data would be furnished another firm, which could result in the same or more stringent recommendations, which the City would have to accept. Councilman Rigley questioned the results since they differed so greatly with the estimate provided. Following further discussion and clarification, Councilman Rigley withdrew the Motion, with concurrence of Councilwoman Pfennighausen. Staff was authorized to proceed as originally planned. FIRE STATION ACCESS The City Engineer advised that a meeting was held May 11 with Mr. Bader to discuss the alternatives for the access, and to establish the pro rata share of costs for both entities to construct a retaining wall to provide additional parking and to reconstruct the church parking lot for a total cost of $59,255, as shown in the Staff Report dated May 20, 1983, Subject: Azure Hills Church Parking Lot & Access to Fire Station. Recommended Staff be authorized to proceed, approval of the formula for shared costs, and preparation of an agreement. It was indicated in discussion that the costs would be shared approximately 50/50; Council questioned if there would be a legal easement and recommended including the City's share of costs in the Page 12 5/g6/83 Fire Station financing. The City Attorney advised there would be a blanket easement. CC-83-128 Motion by Councilman Rigley, Second by Councilman Petta, to: (1) Authorize Staff to proceed with the design of the Azure Hills Church Parking Lot and access roadway; (2) approve, based on the preliminary cost estimates, as shown in the May 20 Staff Report, as a formula for sharing of the final costs to proceed with the project; and (3) authorize preparation of an agreement between the Azure Hills Church and the City for the required additional access through the Church property. Following clarification that this item should be placed on the next CRA Agenda for approval, since it is a CRA project, and that consideration should be given to including this item on the County's list of projects, Motion No. CC-83-128 carried, ALL AYES. ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER REMOVAL/JOBS BILL The City Engineer advised that Council had previously approved use of Jobs Bill funding for this project, and the County has agreed; however, since the Jobs Bill Funds are not available at this time, recommended that the funds be appropriated to the City from the County's General Fund at this time, with the City's portion to be returned to the County's Contingency Fund when the Jobs Bill Funds become available. CC-83-129 Motion by Councilman Rigley, Second by Councilman Nix, ALL AYES, to request that the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors advance to the City of Grand Terrace its Jobs Bill allocation in the amount of $23,921.00, from the County's Contingency Fund, with the $23,921.00 to be repaid to the County's Contingency Fund when the Jobs Bill funding becomes available. RFP REQUEST - RECREATIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT The Community Services Director stated he had investigated the feasibility of contracting for recreational services, as directed by the City Manager; contacted and received positive response from agencies which currently contract for these services. Stated the Staff Report dated May 17, 1983, Subject: Contract for Recreational Services, summarizes the information received and Staff's recommendation to approve circulation of an RFP. It was indicated, in Council discussion, that there are only two firms in the State which provide this service, which would include recreational programs for all age levels, from pre-school age children up through senior citizens; considered whether the contract award should be sole source; questioned whether timing is a problem. Page 13 5/26/83 CC-83-130 CC-83-131 Page 14 5/26/83 The Community Services Director advised the students notified prior to school dismissal that recreational be provided; stated contract award could be made the June, and would only result in a one week delay. Motion by Mayor Grant, Second by Councilman Ri gl ey, authorize Staff to circulate an RFP for contracting services, with the results to be returned to Council award June 23. will be programs will second week of ALL AYES, to recreational for contract AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF WASTES INTO THE SEWERAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE. (First Reading) The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance. The City Engineer advised that, as a condition of certain grants, the EPA and State Water Board are requiring all operators of wastewater treatment plants to require pre-treatment of industrial waste before it reaches the sewage treatment plant, to minimize the loads and cost of the operation. The proposed ordinance will primarily affect industrial, and eventually commercial dischargers. At this time, J & L Plating is the only firm which will be affected by this ordinance within the City; they are aware of this ordinance; it is not apparent that it will cause that firm major problems. That firm, and possibly service stations, will be monitored which need to have oil separators. At this time there are no restaurants or commercial firms which would fall within the jurisdiction of this ordinance. Cited corrections to be made on Exhibit "B" to the ordinance. In discussion it was clarified that residential units are not affected by this ordinance; that there presently is an ordinance prohibiting brines from regenerating units into the sewer system; and that newly constructed residential units, and those which are phased out, require the installation of on -site regenerating units. Motion by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, Second by Councilman Nix, ALL AYES, to approve first reading of the Ordinance, by title only. RESOLUTION NO. 83-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF G TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, STRONGLY OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 1958 (WATERS) AND URGING LEGISLATION TO HALT IMPROPER CAMPAIGN TACTICS. The City Clerk recommended adoption of the subject resolution, stating she feels the present laws governing absentee ballots have some loopholes which are being effectively used by candidates and campaign workers to solicit votes; that absentee ballots are becoming the determining factor in election results; and voiced concern that this proposed legislation to further liberalize the current laws will totally eliminate any control the election officials might have over the absentee balloting process; that democracy could totally be undermined; and that the election process will no longer be controlled by the people, but by special interest groups. Mayor Grant spoke in favor of adopting the proposed Resolution, feeling the proposed legislation is contrary to the intent of the electoral process, and could create a capacity for fraud. CC-83-132 Motion by Councilman Rigley, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, ALL AYES, to adopt Resolution No. 83-23. ADJOURN The regular City Council Meeting adjourned at 12:25 a.m. The next regular meeting will be held on June 9, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, i ty Clyrk APPROVED: Mayor - Page 15 5/26/83