01/08/1981./
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 8, 1981
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to
order at 12354 Mt. Vernon, First Baptist Church of Grand Terrace, Grand Terrace,
California at 6:06 p.m., on January 8, 1981.
PRESENT: Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor
Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tempore
Tony Petta, Councilman
Jim Rigley, Councilman
Seth Armstead, City Manager
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
Myrna Lindahl, City Clerk
ABSENT: Roy W. Nix, Councilman
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilman Petta, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ITEMS DELETED FROM AGENDA
Minutes of December 18, 1980
ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
6C(l) - Water Meter for Terrace Hills Community Park
6E(1) - Cancellation of Planning Services Contract
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 11, 1980
CC-81-1 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Rigley
and carried unanimously, by all present, to approve the Minutes
of December 11, 1980 as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-81-2 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Petta
and carried unanimously, by all present, to approve the following
items on the Consent Calendar:
A. Approval of Check Register No. 010881
B. RESOLUTION NO. 81-01
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CA,
ESTABLISHING UNIFORM DATES FOR TERMS OF APPOINTMENT FOR ALL
COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS.
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COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner John McDowell reported the Fire Department will make
a fire prevention presentation at the Planning Commission Meeting
of January 12, 1981.
Planning Commissioner Appointment - Council conducted interviews
with the three candidates during the Public Work Session. Following
discussion and clarification that State Law requires a majority vote
to appoint a commissioner, Mayor Tillinghast called for the vote.
The results were as follows for the three candidates: Jerry Irby -
no votes; George Forbes - one vote, by Councilman Rigley; and
Gerald Cole - three votes, by Councilmen Grant, Petta and Mayor
Tillinghast. Mayor Tillinghast announced the appointment of
Gerald Cole to the Planning Commission, for a term to expire
June 30, 1982, and introduced Mr. Cole.
Following recommendation by Commissioner McDowell to consider
having Mr. Irby and Mr. Forbes attend the Planning Commission
Meetings and serve on an alternative basis, Mayor Tillinghast
stated Staff would consider the matter and contact the applicants.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Geoff Dooley reported the following: (1) Scheduling of
school facilities will be on the School Board Agenda January 15;
(2) Announced resignation of Dianne Radeka from Committee, and
requested vacancy notice be posted.
Vice -Chairman Dick Rollins reported the following: (1) Requested
the Community Services Director, Randy Anstine, contact all City
Committees, Council and Staff, to ascertain a list of candidates
who would qualify as Grand Terrace Citizen of the Year for 1980;
(2) Proposed carnival in March to raise funds for the Grand
Terrace Swim Club, and the possibility of that Club contributing
funds for replastering of the swimming pool.
TELEPHONE SERVICE
City Manager Armstead stated that the Staff Report had been
coordinated with Virginia Latham of Pacific Telephone Company, and
that Ms. Latham was present to answer any questions of Council.
Mayor Tillinghast gave a brief review of action which had been
taken on this matter to date, and stated Staff's recommendation
for Council action at this time, as stated in the Staff Report.
Mayor Tillinghast then opened the meeting to Public Participation,
with the following individuals addressing Council: William Ake,
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22877 Miriam Way; Sandy Collins, 22697 Brentwood, requested an
explanation of rate calculation and asked the location of the
trunk line, or exchange point; and Mr. Latecki, 22702 Fairburn
Drive. Mayor Tillinghast closed the meeting to public partici-
pation.
In Council discussion, it was clarified that a poll would be taken
by the telephone company and the Public Utilities Commission to
assess local attitudes regarding the proposed change, thereby
allowing input from the entire community.
CC-81-3 Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Councilman Grant
and carried unanimously, by all present, to adopt Staff's recommen-
dation that Staff be directed to prepare a letter for the Mayor's
signature to the State Public Utilities Commission requesting that
the PUC initiate this request and conduct the local attitude
survey and make the results known to the City Council at an early
date.
WATER METER - TERRACE HILLS COMMUNITY PARK
City Engineer Joe Kicak advised Council it will cost $8,000.00
for installation of a service line and a meter by Riverside
Highland Water Company at the Terrace Hills Community Park site,
with the cost itemized as follows: 4 inch meter - $1,000.00;
4 inch pipe from the main & the valve at the meter - $2,000.00;
W% and reservoir fee - $5,000.00. Mr. Kicak stated funds are
available from the $100,000.00 Roberti-Z'Berg Grant, and
requested approval of the expenditure.
Councilman Petta recommended the establishment of a cooperative
program between the City and Riverside Highland Water Company,
which could possibly result in obtaining grants, due to the
concern for rising costs, and the City's responsibility to furnish
water to the citizens.
CC-81-4 Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Councilman Petta
and carried unanimously, by all present, to approve the expenditure
of $8,000.00 for installation of a service line and meter at the
Terrace Hills Community Park.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Cancellation of Planning Services Contract - City Manager Armstead
advised Council correspondence was received stating San Bernardino
County planned to cancel the Contract, and requested an indication
of Council approval of this action. In discussion, Council
questioned Mr. Armstead as to the ability of the present level of
Staff being adequate to perform planning services. Mr. Armstead
stated the present level of Staff is adequate; however, should
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the CETA Program be eliminated, the level of service would be
diminished unless additional Staff were approved. Mayor
Tillinghast questioned if the permanent Staff alone, excluding
CETA, would be able to provide a level of service which would
be adequate for the City's needs. Mr. Armstead stated it
would be adequate. Mayor Tillinghast then stated Staff could
inform the Board of Supervisors there is no objection from
Council for cancellation of the Planning Services Contract.
LAFC Meeting/Boundary Negotiations - A Meeting regarding the
status of negotiations on the Colton/Grand Terrace/San Bernardino
boundaries is scheduled for January 14 at the LAFC. With con-
currence of Council, Mayor Tillinghast stated Councilman Petta
would represent Council at the Meeting, with appropriate Staff.
CC-81-5 Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Councilman Grant
and carried unanimously, by all present, to authorize the City
Manager to attend the League of California Cities 1981 City
Managers Department Meeting, to be held in Monterey February 18-20.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Tillinghast announced that the California Appellate for the
District Court of Appeal unanimously upheld a Drug Paraphernalia
Ordinance similar to the City's ordinance.
A Memorandum dated December 18, 1980 was received from the
California Contract Cities Association requesting support for
the California Museum of Science & Industry's proposed budget.
CC-81-6 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Rigley
and carried unanimously, by all present, to authorize the Mayor
to submit correspondence to Governor Brown supporting the
resolution by the California Contract Cities Association, in
support of the California Museum of Science & Industry's proposed
budget.
Certified Animal Control Program - San Bernardino Valley College,
in conjunction with the Department of Public Health, is creating
a Certified Animal Control Program, and has requested a letter
from Council in support of this Program.
CC-81-7 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Rigley
and carried unanimously, by all present, to send a letter supporting
the proposed Certified Animal Control Program, to the appropriate
individuals.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following individuals addressed Council: Dick Rollins, 22700
DeBerry, stated the Sheriff's deputies have requested painting both
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ends of DeBerry, near the Terrace Hills Junior High School with
25 mile per hour speed limit signs, since problems have been
experienced with excessive speed and individuals stating the
speed limit signs are not seen. City Engineer Kicak will
coordinate this matter with Capt. Schuyler; Sandy Collins, 22697
Brentwood, regarding refuse collection; William Ake, 22877 Miriam
Way, speaking against a refuse collection franchise, and stating
this matter should come to a vote of the people; Dolores Kossman,
22735 Desoto, questioning why a refuse collection franchise is
being considered; and Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, presenting a
"Kicak Kickers" tee shirt to City Engineer Kicak, as sponsor.
GOALS & PRIORITIES MEETING
City Manager Armstead announced a Council Workshop Session will be
held Thursday, February 12, at 4:00 p.m., to discuss goals and
priorities and an amended budget for the third quarter of FY 1980-81.
ILLEGAL SIGNS
Mayor Tillinghast requested all illegal signs posted throughout the
City be removed by the City Council Meeting of January 15, 1981.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
10 This item was deleted from the Agenda.
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ADJOURN
The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:17 p.m. The
next regular meeting will be held January 15, 1981
Respectfully submitted,
City' erk
APPROVED:
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