03/01/1979CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 1, 1979
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to
order at 7:32 P.M., following Planning Commission Meeting, in the City Hall,
22140 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on March 1, 1979.
PRESENT: Tony Petta, Mayor
Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor Pro Tempore
Doug Erway, Councilman
Jack Allen, Councilman
Hugh Grant, Councilman (As of 7:52 P.M.)
Seth Armstead, City Manager
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
John Shone, City Engineer
Myrna Lindahl, Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
ABSENT: None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Bishop Dee Gifford, The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEMS ADDED OR DELETED
Add: (1) Appoint new representative to San Bernardino Associated
Governments.
(2) Resolution of Appreciation to Grand Terrace Womans Club
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CC-79-68 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Allen,
and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of January 4, 1979.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-79-69 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Allen and carried unanimously to approve the demands as submitted.
WATER PRESENTATION
Mr. Tom Chandler, San Bernardino Municipal Valley Water District,
gave a briefing and slide show, and invited Council and Staff
members to take a tour of the master distribution system on Thursday,
March 8, at 9:00 A.M.
Councilman Grant arrived at the meeting at 7:52 P.M.
(Councilman Grant arrived Planning Commission 6:00 P.M., left at
6:45 P.M., returned to the Council Meeting at 7:52 P.M.)
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning Committee - Dr. Watson reported they are developing a master
plan for Grand Terrace, including architecture of new structures, and
a tree plan.
Parks & Recreation - Mr. Geoff Dooley asked Mr. Ed O'Neal to give a
progress report regarding the citizens participating in purchasing
the 5.35 acre park site for $125,000.00. A meeting will be held
March 12 regarding this matter.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-7 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
This item was presented as a Public Hearing Item for discussion only.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing. The following citizens addressed
Council: Richard Britton, 22400 Barton Road; Eon Smith, 11914 Mt.
Vernon; Bill McKeever, 22625 Pico; Bob Keeney, 12179 Mt. Vernon;
Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry; Ed Courtney, 22074 DeBerry; and Joe
Hubbs, 21945 Grand Terrace Road. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
This item will be on the March 8, 1979 Agenda at 7:00 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 13 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FRANCHISE (2nd Reading)
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. Mr. Dave Krajcar, 11833 Mt.
Vernon, and Mr. Bob Schaefer, Southern California Edison Co.,
addressed Council. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
CC-79-70 Following discussion, and with waiver of the reading in full,
Councilman Tillinghast moved adoption of Ordinance No. 13,
seconded by Councilman Allen, with AYE votes of all present.
ORDINANCE NO. 14 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FRANCHISE (2nd 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, and closed Public Hearing, there
being no citizens addressing Council.
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CC-79-71 Following discussion, and with waiver of the reading in full,
Councilman Allen moved adoption of Ordinance No. 14, seconded
by Councilman Erway, with AYE votes of all present.
ORDINANCE NO. 15 - BUSINESS LICENSE FEES (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, LICENSING THE TRANSACTION AND CARRYING ON OF BUSINESSES,
TRADES, PROFESSIONS, CALLINGS AND OCCUPATIONS IN THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTROL AND RAISING REVENUE AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing. The following citizens addressed
Council: Dave Krajcar, 11833 Mt. Vernon; Bill DeBenedet, 22799 Barton
Road; Ed O'Neal, 22508 Minona Drive; Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry;
Joe Hubbs, 21945 Grand Terrace Road; Gene Carsner, 23400 Westwood
Drive; Dr. Watson, 23248 Barton Road; and Glen Clark, 12003 La Crosse.
Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing. Following Council discussion,
Mayor Petta again opened Public Hearing. The following citizens
addressed Council: Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry; Dave Krajcar, 11833
Mt. Vernon; Bill DeBenedet, 22799 Barton Road; and Joe Hubbs,
21945 Grand Terrace Road. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
CC-79-72 Following discussion and revisions, and with waiver of the reading in
full, Councilman Tillinghast moved adoption of the first reading of
Ordinance No. 15, as amended, seconded by Councilman Erway, with AYE
votes of all present, with second reading set for March 8, 1979.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Mr. Bob Yeates stated that the previous list of members for this
Committee had been incorrect, and asked that the Council approve
the correct list of members.
CC-79-73 On Motion of Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Allen, and
AYE votes of all present, the following members were appointed to
the Volunteer Services Committee: Bob Yeates; Barbara Pfennighausen;
Ed O'Neal; Julian E. Witt; Ken Rinderhagen; and Tina Diaz.
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
CC-79-74 On Motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast,
and AYE votes of all present, the following members were appointed
to the Historical & Cultural Committee: Koleta Green; Margaret
Knopsnyder; Ed Courtney., Barbara Mathews; ThomasT�orey; and Ann
Petta as alternate.
SCAG JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
CC-79-75 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Grant,
and unanimously carried to authorize Mayor Petta to execute the
Southern California Associated Governments Joint Powers Agreement.
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APPOINTMENT OF SANBAG REPRESENTATIVE
CC-79-76 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman
Grant, and unanimously carried to appoint Councilman Allen as
Councilman Erway's replacement on the San Bernardino Associated
Governments Committee.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO GRAND TERRACE WOMAN_'S CLUB
CC-79-77 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Allen,
and unanimously carried to prepare a Resolution of Appreciation
for the Grand Terrace Woman's Club in recognition of their donation
of a portable water vacuum to the Grand Terrace Fire Department.
BUILDING PERMITS
CC-79-78 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Grant, and unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to send
a letter to the County of San Bernardino requesting suspension of
issuance of building permits for a period of 30 days, during which
time a study would be conducted to see if it is financially and
practically feasible for the City of Grand Terrace to assume the
responsiblity of the Building & Safety operation.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Erway suggested installing 4-way stop sign at the intersection
of Mt. Vernon & DeBerry. City Engineer John Shone is to report on
this at the next Council Meeting.
Councilman Allen reported that no specific actions were taken at
the SANBAG Meeting.
POLICE CHIEF REPORT
Captain Robert Ault reported that the helicopter had responded to
60 calls.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT
John Shone reported that the matter of transferring $25,112.00 from
the San Bernardino County Omnitrans Fund to the City of Grand Terrace
Omnitrans Fund is scheduled on the Agenda of the San Bernardino
County Board of Supervisors Meeting March 5, 1979.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Ivan Hopkins briefed Council on the effect SB 186 would have on
Grand Terrace, if passed, stating it would be minimal.
Stated a new lawsuit is being prepared regarding the sewers, and
will include Grand Terrace. Mayor Petta stated that the City of
Grand Terrace is more than willing to meet with Colton officials or
their attorney to amicably discuss and settle the situation and
remain good neighbors, for the best interests of both communities.
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CC-79-79 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Allen and unanimously carried to authorize the City Clerk to send
a letter, in behalf of the Grand Terrace City Council, to the
Colton City Council advising them that Grand Terrace is prepared
to meet with them anytime convenient for them, on any level -
Council, Staff or Attorney.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Seth Armstead briefed Council on the folowing items:
(1) Finance Report; (2) County Negotiations; (3) Sphere of Influence;
(4) Signatures required on checks. Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing
on this matter. The following citizens addressed Council: Dave Krajcar,
11833 Mt. Vernon; Dr. Watson, 23248 Barton Road; and Geoff Dooley,
22432 Franklin. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing. Council confirmed
its original authorization that an elected representative's signature
be on the signature block of all checks. (5) SB 821 - Sidewalks &
Bicycle Paths; (6) Joint Use Agreement with Colton Joint Unified School
District on School Board Agenda of March 15, 1979; (7) Argument in
Favor of the Measure to be voted on June 5, 1979, Special Municipal
Election has been submitted; and (8) SCAG Meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following citizens addressed Council: Geoff Dooley, 22432 Franklin;
Beverly Watson, 23248 Barton Road; Bill DeBenedet, 22799 Barton Road;
and Dr. Watson, 23248 Barton Road.
ADJOURN
The Regular Council Meeting adjourned at 10:37 P.M., to a Regular Adjourned
Meeting March 8, 1979 at 7:00 P.M. regarding Resolution No. 79-15,
Resolution No. 79-7, Goal Setting and Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Respectfully submitted,
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