04/08/1982CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 8. 1982
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 April 8, 1982, at 6:07 p.m.
PRESENT: Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor
Hugh J . Grant, Mayor Pro Tempore
Tony Petta, Councilman
Roy W. Nix, Councilman
Jim Rigley, Councilman
Seth Armstead, City Manager
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Brian Esgate, Engineering Staff
Myrna Erway, City Clerk
ABSENT: Joe Kicak, City Engineer
The meeting was opened with invocation by Bryce Pelren, Inland Empire Church of
the Nazarene, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Dick Rollins.
ITEMS DELETED FROM AGENDA
7A - B. R. Sharp Report
ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
10 - Closed Session
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (3/25/82)
CC-82-70 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilman Grant, ALL AYES, to
approve the Minutes of March 25, 1982, as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-82-71 Motion by Mayor Tillinghast, Second by Councilman Nix, ALL AYES, to
approve the following items on the Consent Calendar:
A. Approval of Check Register No. 040882.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 82-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO IN
PROCEEDING WITH PHASE II OF THE SOLID WASTE -TO -ENERGY PROJECT.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 82-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 2660 (LEVINE). 0
D. Approve City Clerk attending IIMC Annual Conference in Phoenix
May 23-27.
E. Set Thursday, April 22, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. for Public Hearing -
Appeal of Planning Commission Decision regarding Tract 9772-1.
(Griffin Development Co.)
F. Approve ordering salary survey data from League of California
Cities for $102.50.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Tillinghast read and presented a Proclamation to the City
Clerk designating May 10-15 as "Municipal Clerks' Week," and
commended Myrna Erway for her performance as City Clerk.
Mayor Tillinghast read and presented to Judy Rinderhagen,
Chairperson, Crime Prevention Committee, a Proclamation designating
April 18-24 as "Victims Rights Week."
Mayor Tillinghast read and presented a Proclamation to Ken
Rinderhagen, Chairman of the Clean Community Systems, designating
the week of April 18-24 as "Keep America Beautiful Week."
Mayor Tillinghast stated a Proclamation had been prepared
designating the month of April as "Fair Housing Month" and the
Proclamation would be mailed to the Department of Fair Employment
and Housing in San Bernardino.
COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner John McDowell reported that Frank Tetley had resigned
as Chairman of the Planning Commission; commended his performance on
the Planning Commission and recommended an appropriate commendation.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Dick Rollins reported the following: (1) The Committee
gave an award to the 1981 Board of Directors of the Grand Terrace
Christian Soccer Club. Councilman Petta purchased the trophies;
(2) The Committee was disappointed to learn that Council and Staff
were not invited to attend the Colton -Terrace Little League opening
day ceremonies; (3) The Community Services Department will sponsor a
Spring Activities Program for the children during the week of April
12-16 at Terrace Hills Jr. High School and at the Grand Terrace
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Elementary School. An Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday morning
at 9:30 a.m.; and (4) The Terrace Hills Community Park is
progressing well and dedication ceremonies are anticipated in early
May.
ENERGY COMMITTEE
Tom Coyle reported it was announced at a meeting held April 7 that
Southern California had used 25% less natural gas in 1981 than in
1980.
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE
Chairperson Judy Rinderhagen reported the following: (1) Thanked
Council for the Proclamation for "Victims Rights Week;" (2) Stated
that handbooks on crime victims and Neighborhood Watch programs are
available; (3) The Committee will be working on a Lady Beware
program at the next Committee meeting; and (4) A program for the
businesses is planned relating to check forgery and counterfeiting.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman John McDowell advised that the Committee has accomplished
its major goals and is awaiting Marketing Analysis and Appraisal
.information. One more interim Committee Report will be
forthcoming. Council commended the Committee on its efforts and
recommended that appropriate recognition be given the Committee
Members prior to dissolution.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Judy Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac, announced that a community potluck
dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 1982, immediately
following the Adjourned Regular Council meeting; invited all
residents to attend. Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, stated the
Parks & Recreation Committee will be working on Councilman Petta's
recommendation to establish the Blue Mountain area as a wilderness
park. John McDowell, 22690 Cardinal, presented the Finance Officer
with a personal check in the amount of $50.00 to be used as reward
money for information leading to the apprehension of individuals who
destroy City property; voiced concern that the flag at City Hall had
been stolen twice. Councilman Petta also voiced concern for
vandalism of property within the City, and stated he would also
present the City with a $50.00 check to be used as reward money.
Ken Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac, stated that Mr. Jay East had
furnished equipment and was assisted by Mr. Henry Jay to install the
second flag at City Hall at considerable cost savings to the City;
recommended publicizing that the City Hall flag has been stolen
twice.
BUSINESS LICENSE FLAT RATE TAX SCHEDULE APPEAL
Mr. Sam Lyckholm, representing the firm of Harte-Hanks Direct
Marketing, 3297 Russell Street, Riverside, California, stated that
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his Firm has adults as carriers, who are well supervised,
distributing the California Shopper twice a week in Grand Terrace,
and feels there should be no concern that the Firm's carriers are
checking the homes for possible burglaries; requested consideration
of a reduced charge for a business license.
Councilman Petta voiced opposition to door-to-door distribution of
material, and did not favor a change to the business license
ordinance.
In discussion, Council considered establishing another category on
the fee structure, and establishing an annual fee.
Judy Rinderhagen, Crime Prevention Chairperson, stated several
complaints had been received regarding the California Shopper being
hung on the door knobs and to the actions of some of the carriers;
stated the Crime Prevention unit has tried unsuccessfully to
discourage distribution of material on door knobs, feeling this is a
clear indication that residents are not home. Ms. Rinderhagen
recommended working out another method of delivery.
City Attorney Hopkins stated that the City Council has no legal
right to prevent door-to-door distribution of any material, stating
this is one of the first amendments to the Constitution, which
is guarded carefully by the courts; withholding a business license
would not be permissible, nor would it be permissible to charge an
excessive license fee to discourage businesses. Felt it would be
more appropriate to establish procedures for distribution of
material to houses.
CC-82-72 Motion by Councilman Rigley, Second by Councilman Nix, that the
California Shopper be categorized as a newspaper, thus making it
fall into the section of "Any Other Business" with a $30.00 annual
fee, pursuant to the current ordinance flat rate tax schedule.
Following clarification that this action affects only the California
Shopper, Motion No. CC-82-72 carried 4-1, with Councilman Petta
voting NOE.
Following further discussion and Council recommendations, Mayor
Tillinghast, with concurrence of Council, requested that Staff and
the Crime Prevention Committee develop rules and procedures
regarding the method of handbill distribution, as well as other
items such as the California Shopper and the Colton Courier.
Recess was called at 7:15 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 7:27
p.m., with all members present.
DIAL -A -RIDE PROPOSAL
Mr. Art Parlas, owner of Yellow Checker Leasing, Inc., which
operates Dial -A -Ride service, submitted an amended cost proposal for
the City to share Dial -A -Ride services and costs with the City of
Colton, with clarification that the previous proposal had been
totalled incorrectly. Mr. Parlas stated that the total cost for a
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year of service for the two cities would be $42,982, with the City's
portion of that cost being one-half, or $21,491. He stated that
deducting the present bus route cost of $8,000 would result in
actual cost to the City of $13,491, minus the fare box of
approximately 20%, which would go to the City. Stated 1-10 requests
per day are received from Grand Terrace citizens for service.
The City Manager stated he did not feel it is equitable for the City
to share the cost of this service equally with Colton, since Grand
Terrace has only one-third the population of the City of Colton.
Tom Coyle, Administrative Assistant, stated that after receiving the
proposal from Mr. Parlas, he met with SANBAG and Omnitrans
representatives; based on two recent marketing studies and also
the fact that the City presently has bus service which allows the
citizens to connect from Montclair Plaza to Tylor Mall for a single
fee, felt the City would be spending an excessive amount of money to
service relatively few of our citizens; the additional expenditure
for Dial -A -Ride service would reduce funds available for the street
maintenance program; stated that the transportation development
allocation is first required to go towards public transportation
prior to the City being allowed legally to use any of the funds for
street and road maintenance. There was discussion and disagreement
between Staff and Mr. Parlas as to the expenditure and allocation of
funding for public transportation.
Following some debate regarding public transportation funding, Mayor
Tillinghast, with concurrence of Council, referred this matter back
to Staff, requesting a more detailed analysis regarding funding and
any loss of revenue to the City.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
CC-82-73 Motion by Councilman Rigley, Second by Councilman Petta, ALL AYES,
to direct Staff to begin organizing an Emergency Operations
Committee.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Hopkins advised the PUC has ordered Pacific Telephone
Company to answer the City's Complaint within 30 days.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Armstead reported the following: (1) Information was
provided to Council regarding the Colton annexation prezoning
hearing; and (2) The Law Enforcement Contract has been amended as
directed by Council, and will be presented for final action at the
meeting of April 22, 1982. Mayor Tillinghast clarified that he had
signed and initialed the changes to the ongoing Law Enforcement
Contract and had executed the initialed copy to ensure the
establishment of an additional officer for the fourth quarter of
this year.
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CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Petta reported the following: (1) Recommended
publicizing that an additional patrol car is on duty in an attempt
to cut down on burglaries; (2) Questioned the status of the triplex
on Barton Road, which he understood would be demolished. Brian
Esgate, Engineering Staff, stated that the County Health Department
has been notified, the building has been cited, and investigation
has begun for demolition of the unit; and (3) Councilman Petta
questioned if a sidewalk could be established to extend from the
condominiums on Barton Road to the Ontario Savings and Loans
building. Mr. Esgate, stated this project will be included in the
FY 82-83 street widening of Barton Road project.
Councilman Nix requested enforcement of the speed limit on Palm
Avenue; recommended publicizing that the primary intent for
providing an additional patrol officer is to provide additional
assistance for burglaries, not to issue additional citations.
Councilman Grant reported the following: (1) Attended Omnitrans
Board of Directors meeting. No matters of significance regarding
Grand Terrace were considered; (2) Attended the SANBAG Board of
Directors meeting. An alternative has been proposed to rename
Interstate I-15E to I-215; this would satisfy his and SANBAG's
concern for the loss of an interstate freeway. Conveyed to
Assemblyman Leonard's field representative his appreciation of
Assemblyman Leonard's efforts in this respect; (3) Wes McDaniels
reported that the City Selection Committee will be meeting on April
23 to select an LAFC member; (4) Johnni Hansen and Mr. McDaniels met
with Mr. Armstead regarding constructing a new interchange on I-15E
in Grand Terrace; requested a status report from the City Manager.
City Manager Armstead stated the purpose of the meeting was to
review the proposed interchange, which would relieve the traffic on
the present Barton Road overpass, and also to review the signal
lights and funding arrangements in preparation for a meeting with
the State representative; (5) Councilman Grant voiced objection to
all food establishments selling alcoholic beverages.
Mayor Tillinghast reported the following: (1) Requested the status
of Council s request for a survey by the Traffic Engineer regarding
the red curb on Mt. Vernon south of Brentwood. Brian Esgate,
Engineering Staff, stated that a visual survey and a speed survey
are planned for this week; (2) AB 2367 (Wray) is before the
legislature at this time, which would change the law so that if the
elections were to be consolidated with the November elections in the
odd numbered years, the terms of office of the City Council members
could be reduced by five months, rather than extended 19 months;
felt this would remove some of the citizens' objections to
consolidate with the School District Elections; (3) Has seen both
patrol cars covering the neighborhoods during this past week.
Councilman Rigley stated there is no handicap ramp in front of the
con ominiums on Barton Road.
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CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened
the regular meeting at 9 p.m., with all members present. Mayor
Tillinghast announced the Closed Session was held for the purpose of
discussion of matters relating to litigation and personnel, with no
action being taken.
ADJOURN
The Council meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 1982, at 6:00 p.m., to recite the
results of the April 13, 1982, General Municipal Election.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
Mayor
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