10/02/1980CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 2, 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 6:15 p.m. on October 2, 1980.
PRESENT: Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor
Hugh J. Grant, Mayor Pro Tempore
Tony Petta, Councilman
Roy W. Nix, Councilman
Edward Clark, Finance/Administrative Services Officer
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
Myrna Lindahl, City Clerk
ABSENT: Jim Rigley, Councilman
Seth Armstead, City Manager
The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Junsik Yoo, Loma Linda Korean
Church of Seventh Day Adventist, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by
Geoff Dooley.
ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
Item 9 - Executive Session
ITEMS DELETED FROM AGENDA
Item 6A - ORDINANCE NO. (First Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11, PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF
CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FEES, DEDICATIONS OF LAND FOR
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, UTILITIES, PARK PURPOSES, & INSTALLATION
OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
Item 3D - RESOLUTION NO. 80-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE
REVENUE BONDS ISSUE OF 1980, OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 18, 1980
CC-80-334 Following corrections to Motion No. CC-80-327, comprehensive
landscaping plan, and changing "22799 Barton Road" to "Front
Building" on Page 7 - MODIFICATION FUNDS, Motion was made by
Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Nix and carried
unanimously, by all present, to approve the Minutes of
September 18, 1980 as amended.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 22, 1980
CC-80-335 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Petta
and carried unanimously, by all present, to approve the Minutes
of September 22, 1980 as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar:
3A - Approval of Check Register No. 100280
3B - Approve Policy for Flowers from City
CC-80-336 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman
Nix and carried unanimously, by all present, to approve the
following item on the Consent Calendar:
3C - Approve Amended Contract with San Bernardino County Sheriff's
Department, and Authorize Mayor to Execute.
POLICY - FLOWERS FROM CITY
Discussion was held regarding Check #276 on the Check Register,
and the establishment of a policy to purchase flowers with City
funds. Points raised in discussion were: Setting a precedent
by authorizing the City Manager, at his discretion, to expend
City funds; Would contract employees be included if the flowers
were restricted to Staff; and Whether or not to include authori-
zation for occasions such as the death of a public official•
outside the City.
CC-80-337 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant
to:
A. Establish the policy that the City Manager send flowers at
his discretion in the name of, as appropriate, the citizens of -
Grand Terrace, Council, and Staff to such instances as funerals,
commercial/industrial grand openings, and hospitalized employees.
B. Approve Check No. 276 on Check Register No. 100280.
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Motion No. CC-80-337 failed on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant
and Petta, with Councilman Nix and Mayor Tillinghast voting
NOE.
CC-80-338 Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by Councilman Petta to:
A. Establish the policy that the City Manager send flowers at
his discretion in the name of, as appropriate, the citizens
of Grand Terrace, Council and Staff to such instances as
funerals and hospitalized employees.
B. Approve Check No. 276 on Check Register No. 100280.
The question was raised if this Motion includes the immediate
families of employees and contractual employees, and clarified
this would be at the City Manager's discretion. Motion No. CC-
80-338 then passed unanimously by all present.
CHECK REGISTER NO. 100280
CC-80-339 Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by Councilman Petta
and carried unanimously, by all present, to approve Check
Register No. 100280, with the clarification that Check No. 276
had previously been approved in Motion No. CC-80-338.
COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Geoff Dooley recommended the appointment of Ken Howard
to the Committee as Alternate.
CC-80-340 Motion was made by Mayor Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Petta and carried unanimously, by all present, to appoint Ken
Howard as an Alternate to the Parks & Recreation Committee.
Chairman Dooley then reported on the following: (1) The City's
scheduling of recreational activities on school grounds has been
postponed momentarily; (2) Dedication of Terrace Hills Community
Park October 12, 1980; (3) Read an article from the Sun -Telegram
commending the Grand Terrace youth on their behavior at Glen
Helen Park during the Summer Day Camp Program; and (4) Meeting
he attended at Dr. Halstead's World Life Research Institute -
stated he was impressed with the facilities, and recommended
the City accept Dr. Halstead's offer to assist in the areas of
trees and fountains, and to work with the Energy Committee.
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ENERGY COMMITTEE
Mr. Ed Clark introduced Dave Carmany, hired as Administrative
Assistant on September 25, 1980.
Dave Carmany then reported the following for the Energy Committee:
The Committee is presently formulating an Energy Element to the
City's General Plan, which is expected to be completed next week;
Outreach Program - Committee requests funding in the amount of
100.00 for the Outreach Program to be used for the expenditure
of printing and mailing brochures.
CC-80-341 Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by Councilman Grant,
and carried unanimously by all present to approve the allocation
of $100.00 for the Outreach Program.
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Mr. Ed Clark stated the Planning Commission had recommended the
Historical & Cultural Activities Committee consider alternative
names for Industry Street. Mayor Tillinghast recommended asking
the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee if they would be
willing to consider alternate names for Industry Street and submit
their recommendations for Council approval.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES COMMITTEE
Chairman Bob Yeates reported the Volunteer Services Committee will
be aiding the Clean Community Systems in an "Untrash Grand Terrace
Day" and plans to have a free dump day.
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE
Chairperson Judy Rinderhagen reported the following: (1) A Lady
Beware Program will be held October 23 at the Terrace Hills Jr.
High School; (2) Several Neighborhood Watch meetings are planned;
(3) Block Parent Program.
FIRE CHIEF REPORT
Mayor Tillinghast stated a written Monthly Activities Report was
submitted to Council and indicated the number of emergency incidences
has not increased over the last year.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT
City Engineer Joe Kicak reported on the following:
Skating Rink Landscaping - Landscaping has been assured by the
developer and will be installed at the Skating Rink.
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Barton Road Landscaping - Requested this matter be continued
to a subsequent Council meeting as a result of a meeting
held with Staff and Dr. Halstead, in which Dr. Halstead
indicated a willingness to assist Staff in the preparation and
selection of trees for landscaping the northerly side of Barton
Road.
Traffic Signal Funding - City Engineer Joe Kicak advised Council
a Hazard Elimination Application has been submitted which includes
funding for a traffic signal to be located at the intersection of
Michigan and Barton Road. He recommended redirecting $90,000.00
from the F.A.U. Program, previously allocated for the reconstruction
of Mt. Vernon Avenue, to the construction of a traffic signal at
the intersection of Michigan and Barton Road, since Caltrans Staff
is not optimistic about the application being approved, and due to
the hazardous situation at that intersection.
In discussion, Council questioned what Caltrans considers high
priority in reviewing and approving applications, since this
intersection is adjacent to a school, and many near -accidents
have occurred. Mr. Kicak stated traffic volume and fatalities
are among high -priority considerations.
CC-80-342 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Petta,
and carried unanimously, by all present, that the $90,000.00 from
the F.A.U. Program that was allocated for the reconstruction of
Mt. Vernon Avenue be redirected to the construction of the traffic
signal at the intersection of Michigan and Barton Road.
Algae Growth on City Streets - City Engineer Joe Kicak referred to
a list which had been prepared for Council showing other streets
in Grand Terrace with similar problems as Mr. Arkebauer's, and
indicated the primary reason for algae growth is the constant
water running in the gutters; doesn't feel adjusting the grade
will eliminate the problem.
Councilman Nix stated he had visited Mr. Arkebauer's residence
twice recently and, in both cases, most of the water in the
gutters was coming from Mr. Arkebauer's yard.
Street Striping Grant - Mr. Kicak reported the Street Striping
Grant, which has been approved by Caltrans, can now be administered,
since the Slurry Seal Program is nearly completed. Proposals will
be requested soon.
Nandina Street - Hopes to have Nandina Street sign erected by
October 5, 1980.
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Ivan Hopkins reviewed a letter of clarification
written to the Public Utilities Commission regarding a telephone
dialing area for the City. Council concurred this letter now
reflects Council's intent.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Ed Clark reported the following: Southern California Gas
Company has given notice to the Public Utilities Commission
regarding lowering rates; (2) Invitation has been received from
the County Administrator's Office to have breakfast with the
1980/81 Grand Jury at Griswold's Restaurant in Redlands, 7:30 a.m.,
Ocotober 6, 1980.
CDF Lease - 12167 Mt. Vernon Avenue - Mr. Ed Clark advised Council
the lessors, Ernie Zampese and Bill DeBenedet, have requested an
increase of $200.00 a month (from $400.00 to $600.00) for rental
of those facilities. San Bernardino County has agreed to increase
the payment to $500.00 from $400.00 per month effective October 1,
1980, for the lease of those facilities.
Following clarification that funds for this expenditure are
available due to certain approved positions not being filled at
CC-80-343 this time, Motion was made by Mayor Tillinghast, seconded by
Councilman Nix, and carried unanimously, by all present, that
the City Council subsidize the cost of the CDF Station, County
Service Area 38, by the amount of $100.00 per month for the term
of the lease San Bernardino County has on the property.
RECESS
Mayor Tillinghast called a recess at 7:10 p.m. Council reconvened
at 7:23 p.m., with all members present except Councilman Rigley.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Applicant: Verda Hixson
File/Index: GPA/79-0395/E223-117
Proposal: Amend General Plan, Res 2-4 du/ac
to Res 9+ du/ac on 6.32 acres
Location: Extending btw Mt. Vernon & Gage Canal,
approx. 410' S/o Grand Terrace Road
Rep: Robert W. Buchanan
Planning Staff, Jean Laurin, advised Council this application
was originally submitted in November, 1979, and was delayed
pending a geological hazard report to determine if multiple
residences would be adversely affected by seismic activity
in the area. Determination was reached that multiple residences
would be suitable for the site, subject to conditions. Ms.
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Laurin stated the Planning Commission reviewed this matter and
recommends amending the Grand Terrace General Plan Land Use Map
subject to the Findings.
Council questioned the effect of increased traffic, since access
will be across from Brentwood. Ms. Laurin stated two accesses
will be required, and this matter will be addressed at the time
the zone change is considered for this area at the City Council
Meeting of October 16, 1980.
Mayor Tillinghast opened Public Hearing on this matter.
Supporting Testimony
Mr. Stanley Proud, 1466 Greenbriar, Corona, representing Mrs.
Verda Hixson, stated plans are to construct condominiums of 70
units and feels it will be an asset to the community.
Mr. Jay Ruffin, 22491 DeBerry, stated he is a prospective property
owner; feels construction of this type will be good for the City,
creating a better tax base.
Dr. Jack Booker, 11875 Mt. Vernon Avenue, stated he lives directly
across from the proposed development and feels this will be an
attractive addition to the City. Said Condominiums are valuable
to a community, and he does not feel the traffic will be a problem.
Opposing Testimony
Mr. Homer H. Howell, 11821 Mt. Vernon Avenue, voiced opposition to
the proposed zone change from the standpoint that it does not
protect the homeowners from less desirable construction and
commercial construction in that area. Mr. Howell requested Council
place restrictions on the construction as the Planning Commission
has done; stated he does not oppose the condominiums.
Mayer Tillinghast closed the meeting to Public j:earing. In discussion,
Council questioned if restrictions will be set prohibiting mobilehomes.
Ms. Laurin stated a "T" Standard can be placed on R-3 limiting it to
apartments, condominiums, or townhouse -type developments, and stated
this matter will be addressed when the zone change is considered.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE SECOND CYCLE 1980 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS.
CC-80-344 Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Nix,
and carried unanimously, by all present, to move introduction of
Resolution No. 80- . Second reading will be at the City Council
meeting of October 16, 1980, following Public Hearing.
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GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Applicant: City of Grand Terrace
File/Index: GPA/80-1020/E221-119
Proposal: Amend General Plan Map & text from
Res-4 du/ac, Res-8 du/ac, & Res-16
du/ac to Office Comm. & Gen. Comm.
on .300 acrest.
Location: Generally btw Michigan & Vista Grande
Ave., N & N/s Barton Rd.
Rep: Gale Carr
Councilman Petta disqualified himself from discussion on this
matter due to a conflict of interest.
Presentation was made by Planning Staff, Jean Laurin, stating the City
had identified areas needing Office and General Commercial and had
authorized Gale Carr, Gale Carr & Associates, to conduct a study of
this area. As a result of this study, Mr. Carr recommended not only
amending the General Plan, but also amending the Land Use Map, the
Circulation Element Map, and the text of the General Plan. The
Planning Commission has considered this matter and recommends
approval by the City Council.
Mayor Tillinghast opened Public Hearing on this matter.
There being no public testimony for or against this matter, Mayor
Tillinghast then closed Public Hearing. In discussion, Council
referred to Industry Street becoming a secondary highway and
questioned who was responsible for the improvements. Council
received clarification that each development would be responsible
for improving a portion of that street.
RESOLUTION NO. (First Readin
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE SECOND CYCLE 1980 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
CC-80-345 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Nix,
and carried unanimously, by all present, to move introduction of
Resolution No. 80- The Motion carried on AYE votes of
Councilman Grant, Councilman Nix, and Mayor Tillinghast, with
Councilman Petta abstaining due to conflict of interest and
Councilman Rigley being absent. Second reading of Resolution will
be at the Council meeting of October 16, 1980.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Grant reported the following: (1) Attended a meeting
with a representative of the Yellow Cab Company in San Bernardino
and anticipates a request being made to make a presentation to
Council regarding providing transportation within the City;
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(2) Attended Inland Manpower Association meeting; (3) Attended
presentation of the solar home to be constructed by the University
of California, Riverside; (4) Attended an Omnitrans Board of Directors
meeting October 1, 1980, followed by a SANBAG meeting, at which
time a comprehensive operational analysis for transportation in the
East and West Valley was approved. SANBAG approved equipping the
new buses to handle passengers' bicycles and authorized new glass
enclosed display units for the bus schedules; (5) Attended City
Selection Committee meeting which followed the SANBAG meeting;
(6) Attended Inland Manpower Association Audit Workshop on October
1, 1980, in Riverside and will share the information gained with
Staff.
Mayor Tillinghast stated correspondence was received from Ann Siracusa,
Director, Office of Community Development, County of San Bernardino,
regarding the County's Home Mortgage Revenue Bond Program relating
to Assembly Bill 1355 (Hughes & Chacon), which indicates the City
must decide whether or not to participate in this program by October
21, 1980; requested Staff to place this on the Council Meeting
Agenda for October 16, 1980, and to make copies of the information
available.
COUNCIL TABLE
Council discussed, in the Workshop Session prior to the Council
meeting, alternatives for a new Council table.
CC-80-346= Motion was made by Councilman Petta, seconded by Councilman Grant
to approve a bid submitted by Kenneth Jack Spencer for a total cost of
$500.00 to build a table which will seat nine individuals, with
;r expected delivery of three weeks. Following clarification that
Council's intent is for the table to be identical to the one located
at the San Bernardino Flood Control District Offices, the Motion
carried unanimously by all present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Geoff Dooley, 22432 Franklin, voiced opposition to the proliferation
of housing development signs once again in the City. Mr. Dooley
also questioned when the abandoned house on Barton Road, adjacent to
the Keeney Building, will be removed.
Susan Stouffer, 548 Main Street, Highgrove, presented to Council a
petition requesting the establishment of a four-way stop at the
intersection of Main Street and Michigan. Stated there is presently
a two-way stop at that intersection located on Michigan going north
and south; a four-way stop is being requested, since seven accidents
have occurred at that intersection since January, 1980. Ms. Stouffer
requested the cities of Riverside and Grand Terrace work cooperatively
on this matter.
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Mayor Tillinghast directed Staff to send copies of the information
to Supervisor Younglove, Mr. Dobbins, and Mr. Newcomb of Riverside
County; and to coordinante the matter with San Bernardino County
and City Traffic Engineering Departments.
Councilman Nix questioned whether Staff had been aware of this matter
prior to the presentation at this Council Meeting, stating information
had been given him which indicated a report regarding this matter
was made available to the City of Grand Terrace a year ago; that
Riverside County had indicated they were unable to get any coopera-
tion from the City of Grand Terrace. Staff indicated this is the
first time information has ever been received on this matter.
John McDowell, 22690 Cardinal, stated may citizens in that vicinity
have indicated an interest in being annexed to the City of Grand
Terrace. City Attorney Ivan Hopkins indicated that unless present
legislation is changed, it is very difficult to annex a territory
presently within another county.
Ken Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac, a member of the CRA AD HOC Committee,
stated Gale Carr had indicated he wished input from the Committee
regarding AB 1355 (Hughes & Chacon) and the County Home Mortgage
Revenue Bond Program, and asked whether this information should
not be provided to the Committee Members. Mr. Rinderhagen also
voiced approval of the letter of clarification written to the
Public Utilities Commission regarding the telephone dialing area;
asked if Council would like the Chamber of Commerce to send a similar
letter to the Public Utilities Commission. Mayor Tillinghast stated
this would be appropriate. Mr. Rinderhagen also asked for further
clarification of the additional funding for the Fire Station.
Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, stated he had also visited the World
Life Research Institute and was very impressed. Mr. Rollins asked
Council's permission to cooperate with Dr. Halstead to arrange a
tour of the Institute for members of Council and Committees.
Council indicated approval as long as Dr. Halstead is in agreement.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned to Executive Session to discuss litigation at
8:25 p.m., with City Attorney Ivan Hopkins, City Engineer Joe Kicak,
and Finance/Administrative Services Officer Ed Clark in attendance.
RECONVENE
Council reconvened at 9:28 p.m. Mayor Tillinghast announced
Council will take action to adopt an urgency ordinance establishing
a thirty (30) day moratorium on the issuance of building permits
within the City of Grand Terrace.
City Attorney Ivan Hopkins explained the purpose of the 30-day
moritorium is, that under the Settlement Agreement, the City of
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_ Colton requires payment of certain monies. Until such time as
Colton has acted upon that amount, the City of Grand Terrace is
precluded from issuing any permits. Therefore, this moratorium has
been proposed to preserve the integrity of the Settlement Agreement.
The City of Grand Terrace will consider lifting the moratorium and
establishing a fee at such time as the City of Colton establishes
a connection fee.
ORDINANCE NO. 39
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, IMPOSING A 30-DAY MORATORIUM ON
THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS WITHIN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE.
CC-347 Motion was made by Councilman Nix, seconded by Mayor Tillinghast,
and carried unanimously, by all present, to adopt Ordinance No.
39.
ADJOURN
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
A Public Work Session will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October
16, 1980, followed by the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City rk
APPROVED:
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