02/01/1979CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 1, 1979
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to
order at 6.08 P.M. in the City Hall, 22140 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California,
on February 1, 1979.
PRESENT: Tony Petta, Mayor
Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor Pro Tempore
Doug Erway, Councilman
Jack Allen, Councilman
Hugh Grant, Councilman
ABSENT:
Seth Armstead, City Manager
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
John Shone, City Engineer
Myrna Lindahl, Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend William Hays, Grand Terrace
Assembly of God Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEMS
DELETED Item 5A - Appeal of Minor Deviation denial requesting to construct
within the road right-of-way. (Frank Molina)
Item 2 - Council Minutes of December 21, 1978.
CC-79-36 CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSIT
PLAN
CC-79-37
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MOTION by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Grant and
unanimously carried to approve the following items on the Consent
Calendar:
A. Approval of demands in the amount of $3,060.41.
(The Agenda listed this amount as $4,145.91. City Manager
Armstead corrected.)
C. Request approval to attend City Managers' Meeting February 7-9, 1979.
D. Authorization to hire maintenance worker 10 hours per week, at
the rate of $200.00 per month.
Item B. was deferred for consultation with City Attorney Hopkins
later in the meeting.
TRANSIT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979-80
Following presentation by Mike Bair of SANBAG regarding alternatives and
levels of service, MOTION was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded
by Councilman Allen and unanimously carried to conceptually approve a
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combination of RTA Route Extension and Areawide TH Service, and
allowing the City of Loma Linda the opportunity to share the cost
with the City of Grand Terrace.
ANIMAL Rick Martin, San Bernardino County Animal Control Officer, asked
CONTROL Council for a decision by March 15, 1979 regarding contracting of
services for FY 1979-80. Stated the level of service Grand Terrace
is presently receiving is .4 man year for an animal control officer
and .6 man year for animal license checkers. Revenue collected last
fixcal year from sale of dog licenses - $15,000.00. Expenditures -
$27,000.00.
HIGHWAY Mr. Don Kipp, California State Highway Patrol, reported that they
PATROL will respond to calls, investigate accidents and give periodic
patrol in Grand Terrace through June 30, 1979.
CITY Final changes were recommended for the Proposed City Charter, with
CHARTER final approval scheduled for the February 15, 1979 Council Meeting.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PROVIDING
NO. 11 FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FEES, DEDICATIONS OF
LAND FOR PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY, UTILITIES AND PARK PURPOSES.
CC-79-38 Following discussion, and with waiver of the reading in full,
Councilman Tillinghast moved adoption of the first reading of
Ordinance No. 11, seconded by Councilman Erway, with AYE votes
of all present, with second reading set for February 15, 1979.
A Resolution establishing fees payable into Capital Improvement Funds
will be considered at the February 15 Council Meeting.
RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
NO. 79-6 ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CITY REPRESENTATIVES FOR
TRAVEL EXPENSES.
The Resolution is to be amended to reflect: (1) travel outside San
Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego
Counties must be approved by the City Council; (2) "authorized charter
"flights,"(3) travel advances are restricted to expenses of trips of two
or more days in duration and expenses in excess of $100.00; (4) "The
current City Travel Policy."
CC-79-39 Following discussion, Councilman Tillinghas
Resolution No. 79-6, as amended, seconded b
AYE votes of Councilmen Tillinghast, Erway,
and Councilman Grant voting NOE.
RECESS
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Mayor Petta called a recess at 7:32 p,m;
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moved adoption of
Councilman Allen, with
Allen and Mayor Petta,
Council Reconvened at 7:43 p.m., with all members present.
CHAMBER Item B on Consent Calendar - Approval of reimbursement to the Chamber
OF of Commerce in amount of $3,752.23 for expenses incurred in preparation
COMMERCE of cityhood.
City Attorney Hopkins advised that if three or more members of the
Council have a potential conflict of interest, they would have to
invoke the "Rule of Necessity" prior to action on this item.
CC-79-40 Mayor Petta, Councilman Tillinghast and Councilman Erway each declared
there was a potential conflict of interest and the "Rule of Necessity"
was invoked. Following further discussion involving discrepancies on
the amount, the matter was deferred to the Council Meeting of
February 15, 1979.
CC-79-41 City Logo - Councilman Allen submitted three sample logos to Council
for selection. MOTION was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded
by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to select the Logo for
the City described as a large G T with a drawing in the center.
CC-79-42 Policy on Personnel Rules and Regulations
Following discussion, MOTION was made by Councilman Erway, seconded
by Councilman Allen and unanimously carried to schedule this item
for a Study Session on the March 1, 1979 Council Meeting Agenda.
CC-79-43 Policy for Boards, Commissions and Committees
Policy for Historical & Cultural Committee
Policy for Volunteer Services Committee
Following discussion and amendments, MOTION was made by Councilman
Erway, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to adopt
the Policies as amended and the listing of responsibilities, membership
and appointments for the Historical & Cultural Committee and Volunteer
Services Committee.
CC-79-44 Sphere of Influence - MOTION was made by Councilman Grant, seconded
by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously, that Council, in the
form of a Resolution, initiate immediate action, as the City Attorney
deems legally sufficient, to establish with the Local Agency Formation
Commission a Sphere of Influence by the City of Grand Terrace in
relation to certain unincorporated areas contiguous with the City of
Grand Terrace and, more specifically, that area south of the Santa
Ana Wash as well as in relation to that area generally known as the
La Loma Hills area.
City Manager Report - City Manager Armstead reported on the following
items: 1 Finance; (2) County Negotiations; (3) Sewer Litigation.
Mayor Petta left the Council Room at 8:46 P.M., returning at 8:49 P.M.
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SURPLUS The possibility of transferring the surplus sewer funds from the
SEWER County of San Bernardino to the City of Grand Terrace was discussed.
FUNDS City Attorney Hopkins advised in case of default, the County would
have to levy a 10¢ tax rate county -wide. If the City were to transfer
the money and assume the obligation, it would have to levy a tax rate
city-wide. Would not recommend transferring the funds unless it could
be done without assuming the obligations. Some unidentified citizens
expressed the money had been promised to be returned to the citizens
by Supervisor Hansberger. City Attorney Hopkins advised that prior
to the funds being distributed, all commitments and obligations would
have to be satisfied. Following further discussion, Staff was
directed to get a cost estimate from the County regarding distribution
of the funds to the citizens.
CC-79-45 TRACTS 9467 and 9468 - MOTION was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by
Councilman Tillinghast and carried unanimously to Accept Roads and
Release Bonds on Tracts 9467 and 9468.
CC-79-46 Helicopter Service - MOTION was made by Councilman Grant, seconded
by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to advise Sheriff Bland
of Council's intent to include Helicopter Service in the law enforcement
program for Grand Terrace.
COMMITTEE Parks & Recreation Committee - Chairman Geoff Dooley brought the
REPORTS following matters before Council:
(1) Purchase of the 5-plus acres adjacent to the Jr. High School.
(2) Returned $13,000.00 appropriated for baseball lighting by the
Colton Joint Unified School District to the District.
(3) Request that the City enter into a joint use agreement for
school facilities with Colton Joint Unified School District.
(4) Request that the Quimby Act be invoked.
Following discussion, Staff was instructed to take action on the
following items:
(1) Provide Council with more information regarding grants through
(1) The Land & Water Conservation Program, with a filing deadline
of September and (2) The Roberti-Z'berg Urban Open Space and
Recreation Program Act, with a filing deadling of October.
(2) Confer with Mr. Dooley and Mr. O'Neal regarding the possibility
of citizens raising funds to purchase the park site.
(3) Study and report at the next Council Meeting possible means of
purchasing park site.
(4) Contact Griffin Development Company regarding extension of
April 1 deadline to purchase the park site.
Civic Center Site Selection Committee - Mr. Joe Kicak reported that
the Committee had selected Site #2, specifically Assessor Parcel No.
276-202-48, containing .77 acreas, and Parcel No. 276-202-51 containing
1.28 acres, for a total of 2.05 acres, as the best location for a civic
center, and recommended this Site be considered by Council, as well as
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considering locating the Fire Station at a different location. Stated
possible source of funding through a Farm Home Act Grant for the
Civic Center and land.
CC-79-47 - Intent of Council to Purchase Site - MOTION was made by Councilman
Allen, seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously that it
is the intent of the City Council to purchase Site #2, providing
that all legal and technical matters can be resolved which would make
it possible to continue with the proper financing of this property.
PUBLIC PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PARTICI-
PATION Mr. Ed O'Neal, Leo Club Advisor, requested that the Leo Club be
considered for the Maintenance Position at 10 hours per week, $200.00
per month, stating that all the funds derived would go to community
services.
Mr. Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, discussed a storm drain problem on
DeBerry Street.
Councilman Allen left the Council Room at 10:15 P.M.
Mayor Petta left the Council Room at 10:16 P.M., returning at 10:18 P.M.
ADJOURN The Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 10:19 P.M., to reconvene
as the Planning Commission.
+ PLANNING COMMISSION
1` The Grand Terrace Planning Commission convened at 10:19 P.M., with
Commissioners Petta, Tillinghast, Erway and Grant present. Commissioner
Allen was absent.
Planning Commission Minutes, January 18, 1979
Corrections to the minutes were made as follows: (1) state that Item
4 was deleted from the Agenda, and state the item; (2) Under Item 3(a)
Doug Payne's statement under "Testimony" will be put under "Project
Presentation."
Commissioner Allen arrived at the Planning Commission Meeting at 10:22 P.M.
MINUTES MOTION was made by Commissioner Tillinghast, seconded by Commissioner
APPROVED Grant and unanimously carried to adopt the Planning Commission Minutes
of January 18, 1979, as amended.
ADJOURN The Planning Commission adjourned at 10:24 P.M.
Approved Respectfully submitted,
Tony Fetta, Mayor City Clerk
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