06/05/1980CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 5. 1980
A 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 6:09 p.m. on June 5, 1980.
PRESENT: Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor
Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tempore
Tony Petta, Councilman
Roy W. Nix, Councilman
Jim Rigley, Councilman
Ed Clark, representing City Manager Seth Armstead
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Brian Esgate, representing City Engineer Joe Kicak
Myrna Lindahl, Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
ABSENT: Seth Armstead, City Manager
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
Agenda Item 3C - Approval of General Plan Study Area Report and
authorize filing of General Plan Amendment
Application.
Agenda Item 7C(2) -.Handicap Sidewalk Ramps
Agenda Item 7C(3) - Installation of Settling Basins
ITEM DELETED FROM AGENDA
Agenda Item 7F(1) - Proclamation - Burglary Prevention Month
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 15, 1980
Following discussion and correction to Motion No. CC-80-166
regarding fencing requirements, Motion was made by Councilman
Petta to approve the Minutes of May 15, 1980 as amended. Motion
died for lack of a second.
CC-80-173 Following further discussion and corrections, Motion was made by
Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Rigley and carried
unanimously to approve the Minutes of May 15, 1980 as amended.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 22, 1980
CC-80-174 Following discussion and corrections, Motion was made by Councilman
Grant, seconded by Councilman Nix and carried unanimously to approve
the Minutes of May 22, 1980 as amended.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-80-175 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Rigley
and carried unanimously to approve the following items on the
Consent Calendar:
A. Approval of Check Register No. 060580.
B. Extend Lease Agreement with Kicak & Assoc. through June 30, 1981.
C. Approval of General Plan Study Area Report and authorize filing
of General Plan Amendment Application.
COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
The following six individuals were nominated to serve on the
Planning Commission: Doug Erway; Lillian Smith; Frank Tetley;
Bill DeBenedet; John McDowell; and Nathan Youmans.
CC-80-176 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Nix
and carried unanimously to close the nominations for appointment
of Planning Commissioners. The following five individuals were
appointed to the Planning Commission effective June 15, 1980 for
a four year term: Doug Erway; Lillian Smith; Frank Tetley; Bill
DeBenedet; and John McDowell. Commissioner McDowell is on leave
of absence from June 1, 1980 to approximately October 1, 1980.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
CC-80-177 Following briefing and recommendation by Chairman Geoff Dooley,
Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Councilman Petta
and carried unanimously to: Accept the resignation of Mary Hodges
as an alternate on the Parks & Recreation Committee; Appoint Dianne
Radeka as a regular member of the Parks & Recreation Committee; and
to appoint Ann Kirby as an alternate on the Parks & Recreation
Committee. Chairman Dooley then introduced Dianne Radeka and
requested a Vacancy Notice be posted for an alternate member to
the Committee.
Chairman Geoff Dooley reported on the following items: (1) Requested
a search be conducted for land for a Little League ballfield for
next year; (2) Letters were sent to 23 prospective applicants for
the position of Parks & Recreation Director - some responses have
been received; (3) Requested confirmation of approval for the
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Parks & Recreation Director position for FY 1980-81. Staff
stated this position is included in the FY 1980-81 Budget, which
is to be approved by June 30, 1980. City Attorney Hopkins stated
interviews can be conducted, but the salary cannot be discussed
until the FY 1980-81 Budget has been approved; (4) Summer Day
Camp Program, July 28 - August 13 - reservations being taken at
City Hall; (5) Gymnastics Program.
CC-80-178 Following briefing by Geoff Dooley, and discussion, Motion was
made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Rigley to approve
the Gymnastics Program in principle. Motion carried on AYE votes
of Councilmen Petta, Nix, Rigley and Mayor Tillinghast, with
Councilman Grant voting NOE.
CC-80-179 Following further discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Nix,
seconded by Councilman Rigley to adopt a fee program for the
Gymnastics Program of $30.00 per person.
Discussion was held regarding the possibility of negotiating with
the Colton Joint Unified School District for a more cooperative
approach relative to charging fees for facilities involving city
recreational programs.
Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded
by Councilman Rigley to amend Motion No. CC-80-179 to include that
any profit, whether it be $145.10 more or less, and any other
amount which is saved by not paying a fee to the Colton Joint
Unified School District, if that is realized, is to be returned
somehow to the participants - either returned or utilized for
the benefit of the students.
Following discussion, the Amendment to Motion No. CC-80-179 carried
on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant, Petta and Rigley, with Councilman
Nix and Mayor Tillinghast voting NOE.
Motion No. CC-80-179, as amended, carried unanimously.
Chairman Dooley requested the City negotiate with Colton Joint
Unified School District regarding establishing a means whereby the
Senior League concession trailer can be moved on and off the
Terrace Hills Jr. High School grounds.
Vice -Chairman Lotspeich briefed Council regarding a proposed
soccer program. He then briefed Council regarding a proposal by
Boy Scout Ben Bartley to collect trees for the 5.35 acre park
site in order to earn his Eagle Scout Merit Badge, and introduced
Ben Bartley, who addressed Council regarding his proposal.
CC-80-180 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded
by Councilman Petta and carried unanimously to approve the proposed
park tree program as outlined by Ben Bartley, and to authorize him
to perform the functions required to obtain his Eagle Scout Merit Badge.
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ENERGY COMMITTEE
CC-80-181 Following briefing by Administrative Services/Finance Officer Ed Clark,
Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Nix and
carried unanimously to approve the formation of an Energy Plan in
concept.
Discussion was held regarding members attending a seminar in Golden,
Colorado. Mayor Tillinghast opened the meeting to public comment.
Yvonne Best, 11731 Mt. Vernon, and Steve Kiacz, 11809 Holly, spoke
in opposition to the proposed trip. Following further discussion,
action on this item was deferred.
CC-80-182 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant and
carried unanimously to authorize the Energy Committee to establish an
individual audit and inventory of homes throughout Grand Terrace with
the assistance of Southern California Edison and Southern California
Gas Company.
CC-80-183 Following discussion and advisement from City Attorney Hopkins,
Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Nix and
carried unanimously to authorize the Energy Committee to proceed with
an amendment to the Grand Terrace General Plan to include an Energy
Plan Element.
BUDGET - ENERGY & VOLUNTEER SERVICES COMMITTEES
CC-80-184 Following briefing by Administrative Services/Finance Officer Ed Clark,
and discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by
Councilman Petta and carried unanimously to appropriate $400.00 to
establish a $200.00 operating budget for the Energy Committee and
the Volunteer Services Committee through June 30, 1980.
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Chairman Koleta Green read her letter of resignation to Council.
She also advised Council the next Committee meeting will be held
Monday, June 9, at the Community Center; the Charter Council
portraits are now being framed and will be hung in City Hall.
CC-80-185 Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Councilman Grant
and carried unanimously to accept, with deep regret, the resignation
of Koleta Green as Chairman of the Historical & Cultural Activities
Committee.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES COMMITTEE
Chairman Bob Yeates reported a meeting will be held Thursday, June 12,
regarding the 4th of July Picnic - results of this meeting will be
reported at the Council Meeting of June 19, 1980. _
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CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE
Chairman Judy Rinderhagen reported the following: (1) Resignation
from Committee of Sharon White - other applications are being
considered; (2) Bicycle Safety Program, June 8,-at Terrace View
School; (3) Next Committee Meeting to be held Monday, June 9.
EQUIPMENT PRESENTATION
Chairman Judy Rinderhagen presented a CB Unit and a scanner to
Captain Philip Schuyler. This equipment is to be placed in the
patrol car for Grand Terrace, and is to remain the property of
the City of Grand Terrace. This equipment was purchased with
Crime Prevention Committee funds.
CC-80-186 Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by Councilman Petta
and carried unanimously to accept, with regret, the resignation
of Sharon White from the Crime Prevention Committee.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORT POLICY
Administrative Services/Finance Officer Ed Clark briefed Council
regarding a meeting held with the Committees May 29 to establish
a format to relate information and to request Council action.
Mr. Clark presented a Memorandum summarizing the meeting and
the two forms which will be used. (The Memorandum, dated May 29,
1980, Subject: Commission/Committee Communication & Coordination
Meeting, and the forms are on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
POLICY - RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CC-80-187 Following briefing by Administrative Services/Finance Officer
Ed Clark, Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by
Councilman Grant and carried unanimously as follows:
A. That the Policy Manual not be changed for qualification for
appointment of Commission/Committee Members.
B. That Page 3, D2, be renumbered to Paragraph "3", and that a
new paragraph "2" be added to read: "Associate members without
voting privileges may consist of owners and/or operators of
businesses within Grand Terrace."
RECESS
Mayor Tillinghast called a Recess at 7:45 p.m. Council reconvened
at 7:57 p.m. with all members present. _
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TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS & CURB MARKING PLAN
Engineering Staff, Brian Esgate, briefed Council regarding his
survey of the East Side of Mt. Vernon at Minona, and recommendation
for placement of "no parking" signs. Following discussion, Mayor
Tillinghast opened the meeting to public comment, Yvonne Best,
11731 Mt. Vernon, stated a letter had been sent regarding the
intersection of Brentwood & Mt. Vernon, and no response has been
received. Mayor Tillinghast explained the action Council had taken
at this intersection and directed Staff to respond to the letter.
CC-80-188 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded
by Councilman Petta to authorize placement of "no parking" signs on
the east side of Mt. Vernon at Minona as outlined on the Traffic
Control Sign & Curb Marking Plan approved at the Council Meeting of
May 1, 1980.
Yvonne Best, 11731 Mt. Vernon, spoke in opposition to further
limitations, and recommended enforcing the speed limit and "no passing."
Barbara Pfennighausen, 12364 Pascal, stated she didn't believe the
two deaths which occurred in that area were related to the fact
that cars were parked in that vicinity.
Following further discussion and clarification of the Motion,
the Motion carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant, Nix and Rigley,
with Councilman Petta abstaining, and Mayor Tillinghast voting NOE.
CURB & GUTTER SURVEY - MR. ARKEBAUER REQUEST TO INSTALL CURB & GUTTER
Following briefing by Engineering Staff, Brian Esgate, and discussion,
Engineering Staff was directed to insure that all curbs and gutters
in the City are checked to make sure that any necessary repairs are
made prior to the slurry seal being completed.
OMNITRANS PRESENTATION
Bob Chafin, Marita Reiley and Michelle Robertson, of Omnitrans,
briefed Council regarding a survey of the bus service which was
conducted by Omnitrans. The findings of the study suggest no
Omnitrans service should be extended to Grand Terrace at this time.
The Study recommends increasing the frequency of service on Route 14.
Lillian Smith, 11914 Mt. Vernon, stated the citizens are not aware
of the bus schedules. Mayor Tillinghast stated they are
available at City Hall.
RTA BUS STOP ZONES
CC-80-189 Following briefing by Administrative Services/Finance Officer Ed
Clark and discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by
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Councilman Nix to authorize and request RTA to install bus stop signs,
both in the easterly and westerly directions, in the City of Grand
Terrace as set forth in the map which was contained as part of the
correspondence from RTA of May 12, 1980. The type and location of
the signs are to be coordinated through the City Engineer's Office.
Following discussion, the Motion carried unanimously.
TRACT 10622 - WHELAN & GENTRY
Following discussion regarding the request to waive additional sewer
construction fees, Mayor Tillinghast deferred action on this matter
to allow City Attorney Hopkins time to further review Ordinance No. 11.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE APPLICABLE TO THE
DESIGNATED OFFICIALS PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974.
Following a detailed review and briefing by City Attorney Hopkins,
Mayor Tillinghast opened Public Hearing on the matter. Dolores
Kossman, 22735 Desoto, questioned why adoption of the Code is
necessary at this time, and asked if the information provided will
be a matter of public record. City Attorney Hopkins stated the
City had previously adopted a Conflict of Interest Code by reference,
and must now adopt its own Code. The information provided will be a
matter of public record. Mayor Tillinghast closed Public Hearing.
CC-80-190 Following discussion and amendment of Appendix "A" to add the
positions of City Clerk, Building Official, Building Inspector, and
all City Committees to the list of Designated Employees, Motion was
made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Nix to adopt
Resolution No. 80-21 as amended.
Mayor Tillinghast opened the meeting to Public Comment. Ken Rinder-
hagen, 12738 Wilmac, and Dolores Kossman, 22735 DeSoto, spoke in
opposition to listing City Committee Members as Designated Employees,
stating all Committee actions must be authorized by Council. Mayor
Tillinghast closed the meeting to public comment.
Following further discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant,
seconded by Councilman Nix to amend Motion No. CC-80-190 to include
amending Resolution No. 80-21 to make the Filing Officer the City
Clerk. The Motion to amend carried unanimously, and the Amended
Motion No. CC-80-190 carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
DIRECTING AND SUPPORTING THE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (BIA) AS AGENT.
TO ADMINISTER AND COORDINATE A SUBDIVISION DIRECTIONAL SIGN PROGRAM FOR
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FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE. 0
CC-80-191 Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Councilman Nix
and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No..80-20.
CITY COUNCIL EQUIPMENT
CC-80-192 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded
by Councilman Grant, to direct Staff to:
A. Purchase a semi -circular Council Table capable of seating
five persons;
B. Purchase 10 each Model 454 Red Orange 5963 Comfort Chairs; and
C. Appropriate $5,000.00 from the remaining bailout monies to
"Office Furniture and Minor Equipment" line item on Page 4 of
the Monthly Budget to establish a means for purchasing the
Council Table and Chairs.
Following further discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Rigley
to amend Motion No. CC-80-192 to purchase 10 each Model 454
Grey Value 5954 Chairs. Motion died for lack of a second.
Following further discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Nix
to amend Motion No. CC-80-192 to delete the semi -circular Council
Table capable of seating five persons from the Motion. Motion
died for lack of a second.
Motion No. CC-80-192 carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant, Petta,
Rigley and Mayor Tillinghast, with Councilman Nix voting NOE.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS FOR RESIDENCES
AND SWIMMING POOLS.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT, RESPONSIBILITIES AND
THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS, RESPONSIBILITIES,
AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF.
Mayor Tillinghast advised Council the four draft ordinances, Agenda
Items 6G, 6H, 6I and 6J, have been submitted by the Planning
Commission. Council is to determine which ordinances are to be
presented for further action. City Attorney Hopkins stated once
Council has determined which ordinances are to receive further
action, those ordinances will then be legally reviewed.
Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded
by Councilman Rigley to refer the ordinances, Agenda Items 6G thru
6J, to the City Attorney for review. Motion failed on AYE votes of
Councilman Grant and Mayor Tillinghast, with Councilmen Petta, Nix
and Rigley voting NOE.
CC-80-193 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Nix to
direct Staff to furnish Council with additional information so
Council can adequately make a decision as to what direction to give
Legal Counsel. Following discussion, Motion carried on AYE votes of
Councilmen Grant, Petta, Nix and Rigley, with Mayor Tillinghast voting
NOE.
POLICE CHIEF REPORT
Mayor Tillinghast stated Captain Schuyler had announced earlier in the
meeting that Grand Terrace has the lowest crime rate of any surveyed
area in San Bernardino County.
FIRE CHIEF REPORT
Administrative Services/Finance Officer Ed Clark stated the ramp at the
Fire Station for the fire engine to gain access to Mt. Vernon needs
repaving.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT
(1) Traffic Signals
Engineering Staff, Brian Esgate briefed Council regarding a Memorandum
written by City Engineer Joe Kicak dated March 28, 1980, Subject:
Signalization of Freeway Offramps, Michigan & Barton Road and La Crosse
at Barton. (A copy of this Memorandum is on file in the City Clerk's
Office.)
CC-80-194 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by
Councilman Grant to authorize Staff to proceed with the necessary work
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for implementing Grand Terrace signals at Michigan & Barton Road,
including the intersection of Vivienda & Barton Road, and the Barton
Road Freeway on and off ramps, for a total cost of $173,000.00. Motion
carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant, Petta and Nix, with
Councilman Rigley and Mayor Tillinghast voting NOE.
CC-80-195 Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by Mayor Tillinghast, to
accept Staff's recommendation to leave the FAU Funds in the amount
of $90,000.00 as they are at the present time. Following discussion,
the Motion carried unanimously.
(2) Sidewalk Handicap Ramps
Engineering Staff, Brian Esgate, and Administrative Services/Finance
Officer Ed Clark briefed Council regarding this matter.
CC-80-196 Following advisement from City Attorney Hopkins, and discussion,
Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant,
to temporarily exempt the installation of five sidewalk handicap
ramps on DeBerry Street in the vicinity of Terrace Hills Junior
High School, based on two findings: (1) the driveways presently
provide an alternate access to the property for the handicapped;
(2) installation of these ramps prior to the installation of a
storm drain from Tract 9625 will create a flood problem and damage
to the sidewalks and become a health hazard. Also, to authorize
an ongoing program for the construction of sidewalk handicap ramps
and sidewalks as grant funds become available.
Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded
by Mayor Tillinghast, to amend Motion No. CC-80-196 to delete the
following portion from that Motion: "Also, to authorize an ongoing
program for the construction of sidewalk handicap ramps and sidewalks
as grant funds become available."
The Motion to amend Motion No. CC-80-196 carried unanimously, and
the Amended Motion carried unanimously.
CC-80-197 Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by Mayor Tillinghast and
carried unanimously to authorize Staff to prepare a tentative layout
of sidewalk handicap ramps to be constructed using the remaining
HCD Funds of approximately $7,000.00
SETTLING BASINS
CC-80-198 Following staff presentation by Engineering Staff, Brian Esgate,
and discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by
Councilman Rigley and carried unanimously to: (a) Approve the
concept of installing settling basins; (b) Direct Staff to contact
the owners of land for installation of settling basins; (c) Direct
Staff to prepare plans and specifications; and (d) Approve the
expenditure of capital improvement storm drain FY 1979/80 funds in
the amount of $14,000.00 as an ongoing project for FY 1979/80 and
FY 1980/81 for purposes of budgeting to cover the Gann Initiative.
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
(1) La Loma Hills Supervisorial District
City Attorney Hopkins briefed Council regarding -his letter to
City Manager Seth Armstead, dated June 2, 1980, Subject: La Loma
Hills; Inclusion in Same Supervisorial District as Remainder of
City of Grand Terrace. (A copy of this letter is on file in the
City Clerk's Office.) Mayor Tillinghast directed Staff to prepare
the necessary letters for his signature to the individuals
recommended by the City Attorney.
(2) Robert W. Parsons - Shell Service Station Remodeling
City Attorney Hopkins briefed Council regarding his letter to
City Manager Seth Armstead, dated June 2, 1980, Subject: Robert
W. Parsons; Service Station Remodeling; Legal Authority for
Requirement of Dedication of Right -of -Way. (A copy of this letter
is on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
CC-80-199 Following discussion regarding the interpretation and enforcement
of Ordinance No. 11, Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by
Councilman Petta directing the review and rewriting of Ordinance
No. 11 to reflect that Capital Improvement Fees are not intended to
be applied as assessments against home improvement permits.
Following discussion, the Motion carried on AYE votes of Councilmen
Grant, Petta, Nix and Rigley, with Mayor Tillinghast voting NOE.
RECESS
Mayor Tillinghast called a Recess at 10:53 p.m. Council reconvened
at 11:01 p.m., with all members present, except Councilman Rigley,
who returned at 11:02 p.m.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CC-80-200 Following briefing by Administrative Services/Finance Officer Ed
Clark, Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman
Grant to direct Staff to prepare an appropriate news release
regarding the prohibited sale or use of fireworks within the City
of Grand Terrace. Motion carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant,
Petta, Nix and Mayor Tillinghast, with Councilman Rigley abstaining.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Nix commended the soccer league for endeavoring to prepare
a program using the facilities available, and encouraged -other groups
to exhibit the same attitude in the preparation of their programs.
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Councilman Grant reported on the following items:
(1) The Omnitrans Board of Directors, at their meeting of May 7,
approved filing application for a grant under the Urban Mass
Transportation Act of $3.4 Million Dollars to purchase buses and
other items for the Omnitrans Program. (2) The SANBAG Commission,
at its meeting of May 7, went on record as opposing a Caltrans effort
to, in effect, take over the Commuter Computer Program and the
assignment of Caltrans personnel to top management positions•;
(3) Attended, with the City Manager, an Omnitrans Meeting May 16,
which was a seminar designed for new City Managers and Council
Members; (4) Attended a California Contract Cities Association
Meeting May 16; (5) Attended Omnitrans Meeting June 4; (6) Attended
SANBAG Meeting June 4 - SANBAG and Caltrans submitted a resolution
supporting a commuter rail project between San Bernardino/Riverside
and Los Angeles.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE BETWEEN SAN BERNARDINO/
RIVERSIDE AND LOS ANGELES.
CC-80-201 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Mayor Tillinghast,
and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 80-22.
COMMUNITY CENTER LEASE
CC-80-202 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant
and carried unanimously to appoint Councilman Nix as the negotiates
for the City to get a lease for the Community Center with Colton
Joint Unified School District by the Council Meeting of June 19, 1980.
FY 1979-80 AUDIT
CC-80-203 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Nix and
carried unanimously to authorize Staff to request proposals to conduct
a FY 1979-80 Audit for the City. The firm of Vasquez, Quezada and
Navarro is to be notified of this action.
SAN BERNARDINO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SITE
Discussion was held regarding Grand Terrace being considered as a
possible location for the San Bernardino Community Hospital. Mayor
Tillinghast opened the meeting to public comment. Barbara
Pfennighausen, 12364 Pascal, spoke in opposition to Grand Terrace
as the location. Ken Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac, questioned if the
proposed hospital is a county or community hospital. Joyce Gage, `
22546 Cardinal, stated public input should be received by Council
prior to a decision being made. Mae Robinson, 22631 Minona Drive,
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voiced concern over increased traffic. Romayne Chinnock, 22935
Arliss Drive, spoke in favor of a Grand Terrace location. Yvonne
Best, 11731 Mt. Vernon, stated this should have been discussed
early in the Council Meeting.
CC-80-204 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded
by Councilman Petta, to authorize the Mayor to correspond with the
appropriate officials of San Bernardino Community Hospital and the
Site Selection Committee advising them the City is desirous of being
considered as a site for the new community hospital. Following
discussion, the Motion carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant,
Petta, Rigley and Mayor Tillinghast, with Councilman Nix voting NOE:
Mayor Tillinghast reported on the following items:
(1) The California Tax Reform Association Fourth Annual Conference
will be held June 11-12. No Council Members will attend.
(2) SCA 46 (Speraw) - Major Amendment Proposed to Proposition 13.
Definition of Full Cash Value for Residential Property. This would
result in substantial local government revenue loss. League of•
California Cities recommends opposing SCA 46.
CC-80-205 Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Mayor Tillinghast,
and carried unanimously to send a letter of opposition regarding
SCA 46.
(3) AB 3430 (Costa)- Police and Fire Protection Capital Expenditures
to be Added to 1911 and 1913 Acts. The League of California Cities
has requested comments regarding this. Council took no action.
(4) Affordable Housing - A letter was received from Larry Hendon,
LAFC, San Bernardino County, stating the Board of Supervisors requests
the City's position on this matter prior to Monday, June 9. Mayor
Tillinghast asked Councilman Petta to address this matter and
make recommendation to Council. Councilman Petta stated he could
make no recommendation at this time.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Ken Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac, voiced concern regarding the wording
of Resolution No. 80-20 seeming to give the Building Industry Association
control over size and placement of subdivisional directional signs in
the City. Mayor Tillinghast stated this is regulated by Ordinance.
Mr. Rinderhagen also questioned if the proposed signalization in the
vicinity of Michigan and Barton Road will eliminate the yellow flashing
lights to be installed there. The yellow flashing lights will still
be installed.
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Mae Robinson, 22631 Minona, addressed questions to Council regarding
what action is being taken to develop the 5.35 acre park site and
regarding street lights. Mrs. Robinson recommended sending letters
to the Air Resources Board opposing the construction of a plant by
Southern California Edison Company.
ADJOURN
CC-80-206 Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Councilman Petta
and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular Meeting to an
Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held June 12, 1980, at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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APPROVED:
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