02/15/1979CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 15, 1979
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to
order at 6:05 P.M. in the City Hall, 22140 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California,
on February 15, 1979.
PRESENT: Tony Petta, Mayor
Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor Pro Tempore
Doug Erway, Councilman
Jack Allen, Councilman
Hugh Grant, Councilman
Seth Armstead, City Manager
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Myrna Lindahl, Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
ABSENT: John Shone, City Engineer
The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend Barker, Inland Empire Church
of the Nazarene, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ITE14S ADDED OR DELETED
Add: Agenda Item 6M - Resolution 79-13
Correct: Agenda Item 7A - Change "reimbursement" to "donation."
Agenda Item 3A - Change amount of demands to $5,271.51.
Delete: Agenda Item 6A, on request of Mr. Molina
2. APPROVAL OF 12-21-78 MINUTES
CC-79-48 Following discussion and corrections, Motion was made by Councilman
Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway and carried unanimously
to approve the Minutes of 12-21-78 as amended.
3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS - $5,271.51
CC-79-49 Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Tillinghast and carried unanimously to approve the demands,
as corrected to $5,271.51.
4. LIQUID NATURAL GAS PRESENTATION
Mr. Bob Salazar, Regional Manager for Southern California Gas
Company, gave a demonstration on liquid natural gas.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATED GOVERNMENTS
Mr. Gil Smith briefed Council on the SCAG Organization, and
extended an invitation for the City to join the organization.
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5. COMMITTEE REPORTS
` The following Committees reported to Council: Ways & Means,
Mr. Gene Tidwell; Parks & Recreation, Mr. Geoff Dooley; and
Civic Center Site Selection, Mr. Joe Kicak.
Council recessed at 7:30 P.M. and reconvened at 7:52 P.M., with all
members present.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 11 - Second Reading
ORDINANCE NO. 11, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND FEES, DEDICATIONS OF LAND FOR PUBLIC RIGHT
OF WAY, UTILITIES AND PARK PURPOSES
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing. Mr. Geoff Dooley, 22432
Franklin Street, spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Mayor Petta
then closed Public Hearing
CC-79-50 Following discussion, and with waiver of the reading in full,
Councilman Erway moved adoption of Ordinance No. 11, seconded
by Councilman Allen, with AYE votes of all present.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-7 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FEES
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES PAYABLE INTO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
AND MAINTENANCE FUNDS FOR STREETS, PARKS AND STORM DRAINS, ON
NEW CONSTRUCTION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 11
Following discussion and corrections, Resolution No. 79-7 was
deferred to the March 1, 1979 Council Meeting for consideration.
ORDINANCE NO. 13 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'EDISON'COMPANY FRANCHISE(First Readir
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE TO USE AND TO CONSTRUCT AND
USE, FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING ELECTRICITY FOR ANY AND
ALL PURPOSES, POLES, WIRES, CONDUITS AND APPURTENANCES, INCLUDING
COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS NECESSARY OR PROPER THEREFOR, IN, ALONG,
ACROSS, UPON, OVER AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS
AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing on the matter. Mr. Bob
Schaefer, Regional Manager, Southern California Edison Company,
addressed Council. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
CC-79-51 Following discussion, and with waiver of the reading in full,
Councilman Erway moved adoption of the first reading of Ordinance
No. 13, seconded by Councilman Allen, with AYE votes of all
present, with second reading set for March 1, 1979.
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ORDINANCE NO: 14 -'SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'GAS COMPANY FRANCHISE (First Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE GRANTING
TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE
AND FRANCHISE TO LAY AND USE PIPES AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING
AND DISTRIBUTING GAS FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS OR
UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES, AS THE SAME NOW OR
MAY HEREAFTER EXIST, WITHIN SAID MUNICIPALITY.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing on the matter. Mr. Bob Salazar,
Regional Manager for Southern California Gas Company, addressed
Council. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
CC-79-52 Following discussion, and with waiver of the reading in full,
Councilman Allen moved adoption of the first reading of Ordinance
No. 14, seconded by Councilman Grant, with AYE votes of all
present, with second reading set for March 1, 1979.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-8 - ELECTION
CC-79-53
CC-79-54
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 5TH
DAY OF JUNE, 1979, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
OF SAID CITY.OF A CERTAIN PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF A
CHARTER FOR SAID CITY.
Mayor. Petta opened Public Hearing, and closed Public Hearing, there
being no citizens addressing Council. Following discussion, and
with Resolution No. 79-8 being corrected to reflect the addresses
of the Polling Places, Councilman Erway moved adoption of Resolution
79-8, as amended, seconded by Councilman Allen with AYE votes of
all present.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-9 - ELECTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY
TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO SAID CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT
OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON JUNE
5, 1979.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing, and closed Public Hearing, there
being no citizens addressing Council. Following discussion,
Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Allen, with AYE votes of all present, to adopt Resolution No. 79-9.
RESOLUTION N0:-79-10" -ELECTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A
WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR A CITY MEASURE.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing, and closed Public Hearing,
there being no citizens addressing Council. Following discussion,
CC-79-55 Motion -was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Grant,
with AYE votes of all present, to adopt Resolution No. 79-10, and
appointing Councilmen Tillinghast and Erway to file a written
argument for the City Measure.
RESOLUTION-N0: 79=14'- ELECTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR
CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing, and closed Public Hearing,
there being no citizens addressing Council. Following discussion,
CC-79-56 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Grant,
with AYE votes of Councilmen Erway, Grant and Allen, and NOE votes
of Councilman Tillinghast and Mayor Petta, to adopt Resolution
No. 79-14.
RESOLUTION N0: 79-11 - ELECTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 5TH DAY OF JUNE, 1979, TO BE MADE BY
THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing, and closed Public Hearing,
there being no citizens addressing Council. Following discussion,
and with the word "Regular" being corrected to "Special" Municipal
CC-79-57 Election, Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Erway, with AYE votes of all present to adopt Resolution No. 79-11
as amended.
CC-79-58 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Allen, and unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney, Ivan
Hopkins, to write an impartial analysis for the June 5, 1979
Special Municipal Election.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-12 - SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, .
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF
THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A ZONE OF INFLUENCE FOR THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE.
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Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing. Joanne Montgomery, 12090
Rosedale, spoke -in favor. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
Following discussion, and with the word "Zone" being corrected
CC-79-59 to "Sphere" of Influence, Motion was made by Councilman Grant,
seconded by Councilman Allen, with AYE votes of all present, to
adopt Resolution No. 79-12 as amended.
RESOLUTION-NO:-79-13'--TERRITORIAL'RATING OF INSURANCE
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE URGING
THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO MAINTAIN, AND RECOMMEND TO THE
LEGISLATURE MAINTENANCE OF, AN EQUITABLE SYSTEM OF TERRITORIAL
RATING BY WHICH LOSS COSTS OF AUTOMOBILE INSURERS ARE ALLOCATED
TO AREAS IN WHICH PERSONS CAUSING SUCH LOSSES RESIDE.
Mr. Mike Coleman, representing the Automobile Club of Southern
California, stated that the California Legislature had requested
the Department of Insurance to commence hearings regarding the
possibility of abolishing or amending the territorial rating
system, and asked Council to consider adopting Resolution No.
CC-79-60 79-13. Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman
Allen, seconded by Councilman Erway, with AYE votes of all
present, to adopt Resolution No. 79-13.
7. DONATION TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Councilman Tillinghast declared himself to be ineligible to
vote on or discuss this matter, due to a Conflict of Interest.
City Attorney Ivan Hopkins advised Councilman Erway he would
not have a Conflict of Interest. Following further discussion,
CC-79-61 Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Erway, with AYE votes of Councilmen Erway, Allen, Grant and
Mayor Petta, and Councilman Tillinghast refraining from the
vote, to donate the sum of $4,000.00 to the Grand Terrace Chamber
of Commerce.
POLICY ON PERSONNEL RULES & REGULATIONS
A Public Study Session will be held March 1, 1979 on this matter.
POLICY FOR BOARDS, -COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
CC-79-62 Following discussion and
Councilman Tillinghast,
votes of all present, to
and Committees.
corrections, Motion was made by
seconded by Councilman Allen, with AYE
adopt the Policy for Boards, Commissions
TRACT 9625-- ACCEPT FINAL MAP, BONDS & EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
Mayor Petta requested that this item, Agenda Item No. 8C, be
heard at this time. Following discussion, and upon the recommen-
CC-79-63 dation of the City Engineer and Consulting Engineer, Motion was
made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway,
and carried unanimously to accept the final map, bonds and
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execute the agreements for Tract 9625, with the understanding
that the storm drain will he completed.
POLICE CHIEF REPORT
Sargeant R. H. Bise, representing Sheriff Bland, -reported
that the present speed limits in the City are bei.ng examined
as a result of the recent fatality on Mt. Vernon, and the
results will be reported at a later date.
POLICY FOR HISTORICAL-& CULTURAL COMMITTEE & APPOINTMENTS
CC-79-64 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Allen, and unanimously carried to adopt the Policy for the
Historical & Cultural Committee.
CC-79-65 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman
Allen, and carried unanimously to appoint five members to the
Historical & Cultural Committee. Barbara Matthews and
Thomas Teorey were appointed to the Committee. Final
appointments are to be made at the March 1, 1979 Meeting.
POLICY FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES'COMMITTEE'& APPOINTMENTS
CC-79-66 Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Erway, and unanimously carried to adopt the Policy for the
Volunteer Services Committee.
CC-79-67 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman
Grant and unanimously carried to appoint the following
members to the Volunteer Services Committee: Bob Yeates;
Barbara Pfennighausen; Ken Rinderhagen; and Emily O'Neal.
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Erway reported that he had attended SANBAG and
Omnitrans Meetings, and that the City should execute a Joint
Powers Agreement with Omnitrans, as had been done with SANBAG.
Staff was asked to follow up on this matter, as well as an
agreement with the Colton Joint Unified School District for
joint use of their facilities.
Councilman Erway also discussed the possibility of extending
the sidewalk in front of the Terrace Hills Junior High School.
Councilman Tillinghast stated SB821 funds can be used for
bicycle paths and sidewalks. Staff was directed to follow up
on this matter.
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
Council will hold an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Thursday,
March 8, 1979 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of Goal -Setting.
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CITY'MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Seth Armstead briefed Council on the following items:
(1) Finance Report
(2) City Hall closed February 19 - Washi.ngton's Birthday
(3) Sewer Assessment Funds
(4) Traffic Signal Cost - approximately $60,000, plus $2,000 per
year to maintain. These estimates were given by the County.
(5) Ray Robles hired as Business License Clerk.
(6) County Negotiations
(7) City Managers Meeting held in Monterey, California.
(8) Award of maintenance contract to Leo Club.
(9) Status Report as submitted by Bill Dexter, Fire Warden.
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mr. Charles Wear, 25547 Lawton, Loma Linda, reported that he is
the editor of the new weekly newspaper, the Grand Terrace Times.
ADJOURN
The Regular Council Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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