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06/19/1980CITY OF GRAND TERRACE r COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 19, 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 6:28 p.m. on June 19, 1980. 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 Joe Kicak, City Engineer Myrna Lindahl, Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Patrice Nordstrand, Lutheran Church of the Atonement, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Edward R. Clark. ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA 4A(1) - Proposed Ordinance pertaining to architectural review. Proposed Ordinance pertaining to solar water heating systems. Proposed Ordinance pertaining to nuisance abatement. Proposed Ordinance establishing minimum housing standards. 7B(1) - Funding Request by Fire Association Emergency Rescue Squad 9. - Executive Session - Personnel Matters ITEMS DELETED FROM AGENDA 7C(4) - Construction Without Permit - 12354 Pascal - R. Zacharias APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 5, 1980 CC-80-210 Following discussion and correction, Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of June 5, 1980 as amended. Page one - 6/19/80 CONSENT CALENDAR 0 CC-80-211 Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Councilman Nix, and carried unanimously to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar: A. Approval of Check Register No. 061980. B. Approve reimbursement for trip to Sacramento 6-5-80 by City Manager regarding CRA. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS PLANNING COMMISSION Frank Tetley, Chairman, Planning Commission, briefed Council regarding the following four proposed ordinances: pertaining to architectural review; pertaining to solar water heating systems; pertaining to nuisance abatement; and establishing minimum housing standards. CC-80-212 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously directing Staff to arrange a joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting to discuss the four proposed ordinances in more detail. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairman Geoff Dooley reported the following: (1) Nine replies received from letters sent to twenty-three applicants for position of Parks & Recreation Director, with interviewing to be conducted, pending budget approval; (2) Soccer Program; (3) Summer Day Camp; (4) Gymnastics Class; (5) Land for Little League Park; (6) Proposed purchase of pitching mounds; and (7) Coordinating with Volunteer Services Committee regarding the 4th of July Picnic. ENERGY COMMITTEE City Manager Seth Armstead reported the following: (1) Energy Plan - Cal -Poly Pomona students may work on the Plan; (2) Grant procedure information being obtained from Solar Energy Institute (3) Dr. Zweig will display a hydrogen truck at the meeting of June 27, and Doug McDowell and Marvin Valencia, Cal -Poly Pomona Professors, will attend. HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Barbara Mathews reported she was recently elected Chairman of the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee, replacing Koleta Green. She also reported the following: (1) More active members needed; and (2) Regular Meetings are now held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Page two - 6/19/80 VOLUNTEER SERVICES COMMITTEE Chairman Bob Yeates outlined the schedule of events for the 4th of July Picnic to be held at Terrace Hills School from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CC-80-213 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant, and carried unanimously to waive permits for the July 4 Picnic and to allow the Volunteer Services Committee to install signs. CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE Chairperson Judy Rinderhagen reported the following: (1) Bicycle Safety Program conducted June 8 was successful; (2) Neighborhood Watch Program to be conducted at Grand Royal Mobilehome Park June 27; and (3) Neighborhood Watch Program to be conducted at the Community Center June 30, 1980. WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE Nathan Youmans reported the Committee has been unable to review the FY 1980-81 Budget, due to its recent reorganization on June 12, 1980. GENERAL PLAN STUDY Project: Proposed General Plan Amendment/Zone Change Study Location: Area n/o Walnut Avenue, s/o Vivienda, between Burns Avenue and Grand Terrace Avenue Planning Staff, Jean Laurin, made a presentation and recommended Council authorize Planning Staff to initiate a General Plan Study in the subject area. Mayor Tillinghast opened the meeting to public participation. Cliff Pohren, 22596 Kentfield, expressed concern over the possibility of this area becoming a potential slum area if zoned industrial; Virginia Fernandez, 11858 Maple Avenue, voiced opposition to the area being zoned industrial; Mr. & Mrs. Borgstedt, 21808 Walnut Avenue, spoke in favor of the area being zoned industrial. Mayor Tillinghast then closed the meeting to public participation. CC-80-214 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Petta and carried unanimously to authorize Planning Staff to initiate a General Plan Amendment Review and Zone Change Study for the area north of Walnut Avenue, south of Vivienda, between Burns Avenue and Grand Terrace Avenue. Page three - 6/19/80 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Mr. Phil Rush, Office of Community Development, County of San Bernardino, briefed Council regarding the City -County Agreement for Fiscal Years 1980-81 and 1981-82. CC-80-215 Following discussion and corrections, Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Councilman Nix and carried unanimously to approve the City -County Agreement for FY 1980-81, 1981-82 with San Bernardino County, and to authorize execution of the Agreement by the Mayor. RESOLUTION NO. 80-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO CONSIDER RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS FOR ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED AND LOW OR MODERATE INCOME PERSONS TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 4, 1980. Following briefing by Phil Rush, Office of Community Development, discussion and clarification, Mayor Tillinghast opened the meeting to public participation. Cliff Pohren, 22596 Kentfield, questioned if adopting this Resolution will make the City Council the governing body regarding rental housing developments. Mayor Tillinghast then closed the meeting to public participation. CC-80-216 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by Councilman Petta and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 80-24. RECESS Mayor Tillinghast called a Recess at 7:35 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:50 p.m., with all members present. PLANNING SERVICES AGREEMENT CC-80-217 Following briefing by City Manager Seth Armstead, and discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Rigley, to approve continuation of the Planning Services Agreement with San Bernardino County at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Following discussion, the Motion carried unanimously. LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT CC-80-218 Following briefing by City Manager Seth Armstead, and discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Petta to authorize continuation of the Contract with the Sheriff's Department, San Bernardino County, for law enforcement services for FY 1980-81. Page four - 6/19/80 II Discussion was held regarding levels of service for law enforcement. The FY 1980-81 Budget includes a proposal to increase the level of service from five (5) deputies to five and one-half (5Z) deputies. Following discussion, the Motion carried unanimously. ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT CC-80-219 Following briefing by City Manager Seth Armstead, and discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Rigley, and carried unanimously to continue the Animal Control Contract with San Bernardino County through FY 1980-81. COMPUTER TELEPROCESSING SERVICES AGREEMENT CC-80-220 Following briefing by City Manager Seth Armstead, and discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Councilman Petta, and carried unanimously to approve the Computer Teleprocessing Services Contract with San Bernardino County and to authorize execution of the Contract by the Mayor. TRACT 1n622 City Engineer Joe Kicak briefed Council regarding Whelan & Gentry's request for a waiver of additional sewer construction fees for Tract 10622. Based on City Attorney Ivan Hopkin's advice that since Whelan & Gentry have complied with City Ordinance, he felt a claim for additional sewer construction fees was not justified, Council took no further action on this matter. COMMUNITY CENTER LEASE Councilman Nix reported Mr. Phil Holdridge, Grand Terrace Lions Club, is attending the Colton Joint Unified School District Board Meeting this date. A 20-year lease of the Community Center by the City is to be considered by the School Board. RESOLUTION NO. 80-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF SALARY RANGES FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE. Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by Councilman Rigley, to delete the position of Administrative Assistant from the Organization Chart. Motion failed on AYE votes of Councilmen Nix and Rigley, with Councilmen Grant, Petta and Mayor Tillinghast voting NOE. Page five - 6/19/80 CC-80-221 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Nix and carried unanimously to approve the position of Planning Director, at a Salary Range of 67. CC-80-222 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant, and carried unanimously to approve the position of Planning Secretary, at a Salary Range of 44. CC-80-223 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Nix, to approve the position of Community Services Director, at a Salary Range of 64. Mayor Tillinghast opened the meeting to public participation. Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, advised Council there is an individual willing to assist Staff with information regarding preparation for and the hiring of a Community Services Director. He also spoke in favor of establishing this position. John Lotspeich, 22111 Newport Avenue, stated the Parks & Recreation Committee endorses establishment of this position. Mayor Tillinghast then closed the meeting to public participation. Following discussion, Motion No. CC-80-223 carried unanimously. CC-80-224 Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by Councilman Rigley, and carried unanimously to accept the Classification of Account Clerk, at a Salary Range of 44. CC-80-225 Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Councilman Petta, to increase the Salary Range for Executive Secretary from 46 to 47. Motion carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Petta, Nix, Rigley, and Mayor Tillinghast, with Councilman Grant voting NOE. Motion was made by Mayor Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Rigley, to delete "Deputy City Clerk" from the classification title of "Records Manager/Deputy City Clerk." Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Petta to awnd the Motion to include "Records Manager" in the classification title of "Records Manager/Deputy City Clerk." Motion died for lack of a second. The Motion to delete "Deputy City Clerk" from the classification title of "Records Manager/Deputy City Clerk." failed on AYE votes of Councilman Rigley and Mayor Tillinghast, with Councilmen Grant, Petta and Nix voting NOE. CC-80-226 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Nix, to approve the position of Records Manager/Deputy City Clerk, at a Salary Range of 46. Page six - 6/19/80 0 Mayor Tillinghast opened the meeting to public participation. Nate ti Youmans, 12535 Oriole, stated this is a higher salary range than the salary range for City Clerk. Mayor Tillinghast stated the salary range for City Clerk will be considered later in the meeting. Mayor Tillinghast then closed the meeting to public participation. Motion No. CC-80-226 carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant, Nix, and Mayor Tillinghast, with Councilmen Petta and Rigley voting NOE. CC-80-227 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Rigley, to approve the position of City Clerk, at a Salary Range of 56. Following discussion, the Motion carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Petta, Nix, Rigley, and Mayor Tillinghast, with Councilman Grant voting NOE. CC-80-228 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Petta, to approve the position of Accountant, at a Salary Range of 57. Motion carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant, Petta, Nix, and Rigley, with Mayor Tillinghast voting NOE. CC-80-229 Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by Councilman Rigley, and carried unanimously to approve the Position of Finance/ Administrative Services Officer, at a Salary Range of 71. Motion was made by Councilman Rigley, seconded by Councilman Nix, to defer filling the position of Administrative Assistant to the City Manager at this time, and reconsidering the position in the third quarter of FY 1980-81. Motion failed on AYE votes of Councilmen Nix and Rigley, with Councilmen Grant, Petta, and Mayor Tillinghast voting NOE. CC-80-230 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Petta, to approve the position of Assistant to the City -Manager; also know as Administrative Assistant, at a Salary Range of 68. Following discussion, Motion was made by Mayor Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Nix, to amend Motion No. CC-80-230 to classify the position as Administrative Assistant, at a Salary Range of 62. The Amendment to the Motion carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Petta, Nix, Rigley, and Mayor Tillinghast, with Councilman Grant voting NOE. Mayor Tillinghast opened the meeting to public participation. Nate Youmans, 12535 Oriole, questioned if the employees would be placed in the lowest step, and the length of time it would take an employee to reach the highest step in the Salary Range. Mayor Tillinghast stated it could take 32 years to go from the lowest step to the highest step, based on an employee's performance. Mayor Tillinghast then closed the meeting to public participation. Pag e seven - 6/19/80 Councilman Grant stated he does not agree with the salary range of 62 for this position. 0 Following discussion, Motion No. CC-80-230, as amended, carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant, Petta, and Mayor Tillinghast, with Councilmen Nix and Rigley voting NOE. CC-80-231 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Petta, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 80-25, as amended. RECESS Mayor Tillinghast called a Recess at 9:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:30 p.m., with all members present. RESOLUTION NO. 80-25 (Continued) CC-80-232 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Rigley, to amend Motion No. CC-80-231 adopting Resolution No. 80-25 to include amending the Salary Range for the position of Records Manager/Deputy City Clerk from 46 to 47. The Motion carried unanimously. FY 1980-81 BUDGET City Manager Seth Armstead briefed Council regarding the Budget. CC-80-233 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by Councilman Petta and carried unanimously to delete $2,700.00 from the $7,800.00 on Line 11, Page 29, of the Non -Departmental General Fund, and to terminate the lease of the house located at 12189 Mt. Vernon as of September 30, 1980, in the event the City obtains a lease on the house located at 22799 Barton Road. CC-80-234 Motion was made by Mayor Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to delete non -departmental expense of $2,000.00 for a lawn sprinkler system at the City Hall complex, Item No. 5, on page 30 of the Budget. CC-80-235 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Rigley and carried unanimously to delete Line Item No. 19, special depart- mental expense of $3,000.00, from the Planning Department General Fund, intended for the development of a City Model on Page 33A. Mayor Tillinghast stated the expense of $10,000.00 for trimming 200-250 trees, located on Page 41A, is a clerical error, and is to be deleted. Mayor Tillinghast opened the meeting to public participation. John Lotspeich, 22111 Newport Avenue, questioned if some of the funds planned for the purchase of 25 acres and 3.5 acres of park land could be used to purchase land for a Little League Ballfield, should that land become available. Page eight - 6/19/80 Dolores Kossman, 22735 DeSoto, spoke in favor of provision being made for a Little League Ballfield, stating she feels this should take priority over a soccer field and bicycle track. Mrs. Kossman also questioned if provisions have been made in the Budget for Senior Citizens. Bob Yeates, 12188 Fremontia, stated no complaints have been received from the Senior Citizens at this time. He also recommended deleting $1,000.00 from the "Accent on Youth" Program. Councilman Nix then recommended deleting the entire section from the Budget entitled "Accent on Youth Committee." Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, stated discussions have been held with Bill DeBenedet and Ernie Zampese regarding the possibility of a ten to fifteen year lease -purchase agreement to acquire land for a Little League Ballfield. RESOLUTION NO. 80-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81. CC-80-236 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant to approve the FY 1980-81 Budget as amended, and to adopt Resolution No. 80-23. Following discussion, the Motion carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant, Petta, Nix and Rigley, with Mayor Tillinghast voting NOE. FIRE CHIEF REPORT Captain Tom Andreas advised Council the Grand Terrace Fire Station has received the donation of a rescue vehicle. He stated it will cost approximately $10,000.00 to properly prepare the vehicle, and questioned if any City funds might be available to assist in this preparation. Mayor Tillinghast commended the Fire Department, and stated as soon as funds become available, the City will probably make a sizeable donation. Captain Andreas also stated plans are being made to solicit funds within the City, and requested a waiver of fees for solicitation. Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant, approving a waiver of permit fees for solitation of funds by the Grand Terrace Fire Association. Following discussion, this Motion was withdrawn by Councilmen Petta and Grant, since Council had previously adopted a "hands -off" policy regarding solicitation by non-profit organizations within the City. Page nine - 6/19/80 CC-80-237 Page ten - 6/19/80 TRACTS 9482, 9483 City Engineer Joe Kicak briefed Council regarding Tracts 9482 and 9483, Griffin Development Company, and recommended the release of the major portion of the bonds, with the understanding that the City does not yet accept the improvements for maintenance, that all subdivision agreements remain in force, and that new bonds be posted. Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Rigley, and carried unanimously to approve the release of bonds and authorize Staff to accept new bonds on Tracts 9482 and 9483 as follows: TRACT 9482 1. Release performance bonds in the amount of $172,000.00. 2. Post new bonds: a. Performance bonds for completion of sidewalks and driveways in the amount of $7,000.00. b. Maintenance bonds in the amount of $19,000.00 to guarantee repair of existing improvements which may be damaged during construction of the remaining homes. 3. Release landscaping performance bond in the amount of $24,000.00. 4. Post a $2,400.00 maintenance bond for the landscaping and irrigation system. Said maintenance bond in force until one year after acceptance of improvements by the City. TRACT gdAl 1. Release performance bonds in the amount of $106,000.00. 2. Post new bonds: a. Performance bonds for completion of sidewalks and driveways in the amount of $9,700.00. b. Maintenance bonds in the amount of $12,000.00 to guarantee repair of existing improvements which may be damaged during construction of the remaining homes. 3. Maintain in force the landscaping bond in the amount of $24,000.00. CATCH BASIN RECONSTRUCTION CC-80-238 Following Staff presentation and recommendation by City Engineer Joe Kicak, Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to authorize Staff to proceed with the issuance of a change order by the most economical method, to either the Sidewalk Contract or the Slurry Seal Contract, to reconstruct the catch basin at DeBerry Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue. OVERLAY MT. VERNON, S/0 BARTON ROAD CC-80-239 Following briefing by City Engineer Joe Kicak, Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to approve a change order to the Slurry Seal Contract in the amount of $40,000.00 to cover the following projects: 1. Overlay approximately 1,100 feet of Mt. Vernon, s/o Barton Road, with 1z inch structural AC blanket, to include raising manholes and valves to the new grade. 2. Pave the Fire Station driveway and a portion of the lot. 3. Some work to be done Northerly of Barton Road. BEK ENGINEERING BILLING City Engineer Joe Kicak briefed Council regarding an invoice in the amount of $4,500.00 received from BEK Engineering for a report prepared in conjunction with the Vivienda Bridge Replacement Program. Mr. Kicak referred to a Memorandum dated May 28, 1980, written by him to City Manager Seth Armstead. He also read a letter dated December 17, 1979 from John Feenstra, Caltrans, to the City Manager. Mr. Behzad, BEK Consulting Engineers, addressed Council and reviewed letters written October 25, 1979 and December 10, 1979 to BEK Consulting Engineers, from City Engineer Joe Kicak. (Copies of all correspondence are on file in the City Clerk's Office.) CC-80-240 Following discussion, and advice from City Attorney Ivan Hopkins, Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Nix to authorize payment of $4,500.00 to BEK Consulting Engineers. Following discussion, the Motion carried unanimously. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Discussion was held regarding whether or not the City Committees should be included as Designated Employees for the City's Conflict of Interest Code. Mayor Tillinghast opened the meeting to public participation. Page eleven - 6/19/80 Bob Yeates, Chairman, Volunteer Services Committee, recommended deleting the Committees from the Conflict of Interest Code, stating many members have indicated they will resign if it becomes necessary to complete FPPC forms. He stated he feels the Committees serve in an advisory capacity. Dolores Kossman, 22735 DeSoto, questioned why committee members would be required to report information regarding their employment. Judy Rinderhagen, Chairperson, Crime Prevention Committee, questioned how expenses incurred by the committees would be handled, should they no longer be authorized to expend funds without prior authorization. Mayor Tillinghast closed the meeting to public participation, and stated Council would consider deleting the committees from the Conflict of Interest Code at the Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 26, if a proper City Policy can be prepared and adopted which would establish City Committees in an advisory capacity. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Seth Armstead briefed Council regarding a Memorandum dated June 10 written to him from Finance/Administrative Services Officer Ed Clark regarding the purchase of City Council chairs. (This Memorandum is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Grant questioned City Attorney Ivan Hopkins regarding curfew regulations. He also questioned if there is a conflict of interest regarding his serving as a representative for the Clean Community System Program. City Attorney Hopkins stated there is no conflict if Councilman Grant serves as a liaison representative only. Councilman Nix recommended setting a policy for City Committees to reorganize periodically. Following discussion, Mayor Tillinghast directed Staff to prepare a policy for Council consideration, and to notify the Committees that they are to reorganize as of the beginning of Fiscal Year 1980-81. Mayor Tillinghast advised Council a Mayors & Council Members Executive Forum, sponsored by the League of California Cities, is to be held in Monterey, California July 23-25, 1980. CC-80-241 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Nix, and carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to attend the Mayors & Council Members Executive Forum in Monterey, July 23-25, 1980. Page twelve - 6/19/80 PROCLAMATION - LISTEN AMERICA PAGEANT DAY Mayor Tillinghast read a Proclamation proclaiming Saturday, June 28, 1980 as "Listen America Pageant Day." PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No individuals addressed Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned to an Executive Session at 12:02 a.m. to discuss personnel matters, with City Manager Seth Armstead and City Attorney Ivan Hopkins in attendance. RFrnNVFNF Council reconvened the regular meeting at 12:29 a.m., with all members present. Mayor Tillinghast announced the Executive Session concerned personnel matters, and no action was taken. .` ADJOURN t The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 12:30 a.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held June 26, 1980 at 4:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, SETH ARMSTEAD, City Clerk By Deputy it Clerk P Y Y APPROVED: Page thirteen - 6/19/80