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07/15/1981CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 'J COUNCIL MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - JULY 15, 1981 An Adjourned 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, at 6:04 p.m., on July 15, 1981. PRESENT: Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tempore Tony Petta, Councilman (arrived at 6:06 p.m.) Roy W. Nix, Councilman Jim P,igley, Councilman Seth Armstead, City Manager Eugene Nazarek, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer Myrna Lindahl, City Clerk ABSENT: None The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. ORDINANCE NO. 52 (Second Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, COUNTY OF SAN BERNA,RDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE REVISED GRAND TERRACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. CC-81-245 Motion by Councilman Grant, second by Councilman Rigley, ALL AYES, to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 52, and to adopt the Ordinance by title only. IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPING CONTRACT NO. GTC-81-09 City Engineer Kicak advised Council that he had met with the Contractor and his representative regarding the Irrigation and Landscaping Con- tract, which has a completion date of July 31. It is felt that the Contractor should be allowed the opportunity to make the requested corrections. If these corrections have not been completed by July 31, the City can then assess liquidated damages against the Contractor. With respect to the $1,000 Change Order for the maintenance, Mr. Kicak recommended City Council defer action until the meeting of July 23. Specific action will be recommended at that time. Council questioned the status of the electrical connection to be completed by Southern California Edison Company to control the sprinkler system at the park site. Mr. Kicak stated Southern Cali- fornia Edison Company hopes to have the electricity connected by July 31. Until that time, the City will be using the electrical equipment provided by Griffin Development Company. Page one - 7/15/81 Mayor Tillinghast stated action on this item will be deferred until the meeting of July 23. HOSPITAL AD HOC COMMITTEE Councilman Grant referred to the Staff recommendation that action to appoint a committee be delayed, based on San Bernardino County's request that a survey of the citizens of Grand Terrace not be con- ducted until the results of a study presently being conducted by the County are released to the press; and stated he did not see how a survey of the citizens of Grand Terrace would affect the County's study. City Manager Armstead reviewed a report prepared by Captain Schuyler regarding the anticipated increase for law enforcement services for the City of Grand Terrace. The report indicated the first year the VA Hospital was open in the City of Loma Linda, the City experienced a72.3% increase in traffic accidents. Since the first year, the traffic accident rate has increased approximately 15% to 20% per year in the subsequent years. There did not appear to be any signifi- cant increase in other types of crimes. Councilman Grant expressed concern over the input he has received from individuals he has contacted, since he had been very much in favor of this project. These individuals from both Grand Terrace and from the Health Services Agency of San Bernardino County have indicated problems that might occur with this kind of facility. It appears the City would not realize economic benefits from a facility of this type, as previously indicated, since it is not a revenue producing type facility; and as a non -taxing facility it therefore does not appear it would be as economically beneficial to the City as other commercial ventures. There is also a question of how many jobs would be created for the residents. Councilman Grant stated, because of this input received, he is considering modifying his position on this matter. 11 0 Councilman Nix concurred with Councilman Grant's statements and recom- mended proceeding with a community survey. Stated he had previously indicated he would approach this facility with an open mind, but would have to be convinced this would be a good project for the City and, therefore, was not surprised with the negative input received. Council- man Nix voiced criticism of an article which appeared in a newpaper, which quoted a Staff member as stating that the purpose of the committee would be to effect the will of the Council and to secure a site for the joint hospital in Grand Terrace, stating this is an inaccurate report, since that is not the position of Council. Councilman Petta stated he has received adverse input from individuals who have experience with hospitals, and recommended a community survey be conducted. Page two - 7/15/81 Councilman Rigley stated he is not in favor of appointing a committee and is not in favor of a hospital facility, since there is no indication it would be beneficial to the City in any way, and all input received has been adverse. CC-81-246 Motion by Councilman Rigley, second by Mayor Tillinghast, to cancel all thoughts and actions which would in any way result in indicating that Council is in favor of establishing a hospital facility. In discussion, Councilman Petta stated he would prefer that the people of the community make the decision, rather than Council, and would still favor establishing a committee to receive input regarding this matter prior to further action. Councilman Rigley stated he feels that if the Council proceeds to appoint a committee, it is an indication that a hospital facility is still being considered, feels more input has been received in the past week than a committee would receive and would like Council to go on record as violently opposing establishment of a hospital in the City. Councilman Nix stated he would not oppose Councilman Rigley's motion, feeling that if a committee were to be appointed, the results would be the same. Following discussion, Motion No. CC-81-246 carried 4-1, with Council- man Grant voting NOE. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Council discussion was held on the number of members to be appointed to the committee, the importance of involving the Chamber of Commerce in this project, and whether or not major landowners were to be in- cluded on the committee. Mayor Tillinghast advised that, based on Council's decision at the meeting of July 9 to include two representa- tives from the Chamber of Commerce, he had requested that the Chamber of Commerce provide the names of two individuals who would be willing to serve on the committee, and the Chamber had submitted the names of Toni Smith and Jim Hughes as the Chamber of Commerce representatives. Ed Clark, Finance/Administrative Services Officer, stated that Frank Coony had indicated that San Bernardino County would be willing to finance a marketing study to include land surveys, since the County is interested in full development. City Manager Armstead recommended including representation from landowners; stated assistance has also been offered from Francis Reynolds, of the State Economic Development Department. CC-81-247 Motion by Councilman Grant, second by Mayor Tillinghast, ALL AYES, to adopt the proposed guidelines listed in the Staff Report dated July 15, 1981, for the Economic Development Committee. Council discussion was held on the appointment of a Staff member to work with the Economic Development Committee, City Manager Armstead Page three - 7/15/81 disqualified himself from serving, since he does own land in the area being considered for development. Councilman Petta recommended ap- pointing City Engineer Joe Kicak to the Committee if he were willing to serve as a citizen, rather than as a paid individual. Mr.'Kicak indicated a willingness to serve in that capacity. Further discussion was held on the appointment of a Staff member to serve on the Commit- tee, since the City Manager had disqualified himself and the posi- tion of Planning Director is vacant at this time. Mr. Kicak was recommended to serve on a temporary basis until the Planning Director position is filled, since Mr. Kicak is presently the Acting Planning Director also. CC-81-248 Motion by Mayor Tillinghast, second by Councilman Grant, that the member of Staff to be represented on the Economic Development Commit- tee shall be the City Engineer until such time as we have the perman- ent Planning Director and at such time it would be appropriate for the Planning Director to accept the responsibility. Councilmen Nix and Petta voiced opposition to the portion of the Motion relating to "..until such time it would be appropriate for the Planning Director to accept the responsibility." - since it could be some time before a new Planning Director would be familiar with the area. Mayor Tillinghast stated the reasoning behind that portion of the Motion was if for some reason a Planning Director should be selected who resides in the community. Motion by Councilman Petta, second by Councilman Nix, to amend Motion No. CC-81-248 to delete "..until such time it would be appro- priate for the Planning Director to accept the responsibility." Further discussion was held on how and who would determine the criteria to be used to establish the individual's capacity to serve on the Committee, with Councilman Nix stating his feeling that it is a meaningless clause, since any further action would have to be considered by Council, and appointment changes can be made at any time by Council. Following discussion, the Motion to amend failed 2-3, with AYE votes of Councilmen Nix and Petta, and NOE votes of Mayor Tillinghast and Councilmen Grant and Rigley. Motion No. CC-81-248 carried, ALL AYES. CC-81-249 Motion by Councilman Nix, second by Councilman Rigley, to defer the appointment of the five members to the Economic Development Committee to the Council Meeting of July 23. Councilman Rigley stated he favors deferring appointment of the Committee Members based on the City Manager's recommendation to include representation from the landowners. Councilman Grant stated he came prepared to nominate individuals who would be best qualified to serve on the Committee and feels the appointments should be made at this meeting. Mayor Tillinghast indicated a willingness to defer Page four - 7/15/81 appointments to further consider the list of property owners which was submitted. Following discussion, Motion CC-81-249 carried 4-1, with Councilman Grant voting NOE. RESOLUTION NO. 81-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 80-27, AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE. Mayor Tillinghast stated Resolution No. 81-50 had been adopted at the meeting of July 9 and, at that time, he had inadvertently included the Step as part of the Resolution for placement of the City Manager. He stated his intent was to establish the Salary Range by resolution, and with a separate Motion to place the City Manager in the fourth Step of that Salary Range. CC-81-250 Motion by Mayor Tillinghast, second by Councilman Rigley, to recon- sider Resolution No. 81-50 by amending the Resolution to delete the Section of the Resolution which states the Step on which the City Manager is to be placed, with the remainder of the Resolution to be the same. F Clarification was requested, and the Mayor stated the Salary Range needs to be established by resolution, and the placement of the City Manager in the Salary Range should be considered separate from the resolution to eliminate the need to amend the resolution each time the City Manager is placed in another Step. Following discussion, Motion No. CC-81-250 carried, ALL AYES. CC,81;251t, "Motion by Mayor Tillinghast, second by Councilman Rigley, ALL AYES, � p x to place the City Manager on Salary Range ER-1, Step D. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Tillinghast stated a request had been made for an Executive Session regarding personnel and litigation. Council Adjourned to an Executive Session at 7:09 p.m., with Attorney Nazarek, City Manager Armstead, and Finance/Administrative Officer Clark in attendance. The Adjourned Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m., with all mem- bers present. Mayor Tillinghast stated the meeting had been for the purpose of discussing personnel matters and possible litigation. No decisions were reached in the Executive Session. Page five - 7/15/81 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The following citizens addressed Council: Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, stating there is indication the City of Colton is desirous of establishing the combined County Hospital in that City; and that citizens still do not understand information they were sent pertaining to the Landscaping and Lighting District, and recommended any future correspondence sent be in clear and concise language, so the citizens will know what they can do to get street lighting; Bob Rich, Colton Joint Unified School District, stating the Board of Educaiton, in reviewing the proposed agreement between the School District and the City, has found only one area which it feels needs to be considered further - that is to place some kind of priority on the completion of the proposed projects listed in the proposed agreement with the School District. Mayor Tillinghast stated these concerns would be resolved by the meeting of August 13. Mr. Rich further stated that he is pleased the negotiations have been completed with all parties involved in a feeling of friendliness. Councilman Petta thanked Howard Ellis, of the Sun -Telegram, for his coverage of the Community Redevelopment Project to assist in helping the public understand the Project. ADJOURN The Adjourned Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ')�n City Werk ADDD rn/rn. Page six - 7/15/81