04/19/1979CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - April 19, 1979
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to
order at 6:07 P.M. in the City Hall, 22140 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California,
on April 19, 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 Richard Lyddon - Highgrove
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United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEMS DELETED - Item 6C - Cooperative Agreement for Installation of
Drainage Facilities.
Minor Deviation No. 77-0352
Michigan Street & Mt. Vernon Avenue
Item deleted for further staffing by the County of San Bernardino.
CC-79-114 Motion by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway, and
unanimously carried to recess to Executive Session at 6:11 P.M. to
discuss personnel matters, to include the Council, the City Attorney
and the City Manager.
CC-79-115
Council reconvened at 6:25 P.M. with all members present. Mayor Petta
announced that personnel matters were discussed and that no decision
was made.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar:
A. Approval of Demands.
Motion by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast, and
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
B. Approval of Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Plan.
C. Approval for Safety Deposit Box at Security Pacific National Bank,
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Grand Terrace Branch.
Approval of Demands
Following a request that explanation be given for checks out of
CC-79-116 sequence on future Demands, Councilman Tillinghast moved passage of
Approval of Demands, Councilman Erway seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks & Recreation - Geoff Dooley, Chairman, reported on the following:
1. Committee meets the first and third Monday of each month at the
Community Center at 7:00 p.m.
2. Read the following motion: "This committee recommends to the City
Council that we secure the services of a consultant or consultants
for the purpose of identifying potential grants and in preparing
applications for such grants."
3. Recommended that each Committee send a representative to attend
other committee meetings.
4. Asked for citizen input.
Historical & Cultural Activities - Koleta Green, Chairman, reported
on the first meeting, outlining their goals, and that their Committee
will meet the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 P.M. at the Com-
munity Center. Elected officers are:
Koleta Green, Chairman
Thomas Teorey, Vice -Chairman
Margaret Knopsnyder, Secretary
Volunteer Services - Bob Yeates, Chairman, reported on the first meet-
ing, and that their Committee will meet the second Thursday of each
month at the Community Center. Elected officers are:
Bob Yeates - Chairman
Barbara Pfennighausen, Vice Chairman
Emily O'Neal, Secretary and Recorder
Ken Rinderhagen, Parliamentarian
Requested all groups submit activities to the Volunteer Services
Committee for a Master Calendar they will prepare and maintain for
all Community and Civic Activities.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance No. 15 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, LICENSING THE TRANSACTION AND CARRYING
ON OF BUSINESS, TRADES, PROFESSIONS, CALLINGS AND OCCUPATIONS IN THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTROL AND RAISING REVENUE
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AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. (Second Reading)
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing, and closed Public Hearing there
being no citizens addressing Council.
There being no discussion, and with waiver of the reading in full,
CC-79-117 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Grant,
and AYE votes of all present, to adopt Ordinance No. 15.
Resolution No. 79-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE FIXING AND ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR A BUSINESS
LICENSE TAX.
Following Staff's recommendation for approval of Resolution No. 79-15,
as modified to comply with the Chamber of Commerce recommendation,
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing. Rod Lambert, President of the
Chamber of Commerce addressed Council. Mayor Petta closed Public
Hearing.
CC-79-118 Following Council discussion and recommended changes, Motion was
made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway, with
AYE votes of all present to adopt Resolution No. 79-15 as amended.
Ordinance No. 12 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN EMPLOYEE/PERSONNEL SYSTEM
AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ADMIN-
ISTRATION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS. (Second Reading)
Following Staff's recommendation for approval, Mayor Petta opened
Public Hearing, and closed Public Hearing, there being no citizens
addressing Council.
CC-79-119 Following discussion, and with waiver of the reading in full, Motion
was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Erway, with AYE
votes of all present, to adopt Ordinance No. 12.
Ordinance No. 17 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY TO FUNCTION IN SAID CITY. (Second Reading)
Following Staff's recommendation for approval, Mayor Petta opened
Public Hearing. The following citizens addressed Council:
1) Cara Wildman, 22644 Thrush; 2) Koleta Green, 22478 Barton Road;
3) Kathy Harmon, 11834 Kingston; 4) John McDowell, 22690 Cardinal.
Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
CC-79-120 Following discussion, and with waiver of the reading in full, Motion
was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Allen,
with AYE votes of all present, to adopt Ordinance No. 17, with the
name of the Agency being changed from "Community Redevelopment Agency"
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to "Community Development Agency," if the City Attorney deems the
name change to be legal,
Ordinance No. 16 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 275-251-60
ZONE CHANGE NO. E-223-119 (ZC79-01) (Second Reading)
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing, and closed Public Hearing, there
being no citizens addressing Council.
There being no discussion, and with waiver of the reading in full,
CC-79-121 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Allen, with AYE votes of all present, to adopt Ordinance No. 16.
PRESENTATIONS
Mike Lopez, Troop 40, briefed Council regarding his Eagle Scout
project on Drug Abuse. Mayor Petta read and presented to Mike
Lopez a Proclamation proclaiming April 29 - May 5, 1979, as Drug
Abuse Week for the City of Grand Terrace.
Four -Way Stop Sign, Corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue & DeBerry Street
Nancy Sherman, representing the Grand Terrace Woman's Club Safety
Committee, requested that four-way stop signs be installed at the
corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue and DeBerry Street. Following City
Engineer John Shone's recommendation that speed be reduced to 30
miles per hour, Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing and the following
citizens addressed Council:
1) Cara Wildman, 22622 Thrush; 2) Bob Yeates, 12888 Fremontia;
3) Pat Nix, 12173 Country Club Lane; 4) Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry
Street; 4) Edith Shaboiski, 22765 DeSoto; 5) Ed Westmoreland, 22950
Arliss Drive; 6) Captain Robert Ault, San Bernardino County Sheriff's
Department, 7) Rod Lambert, 22042 Tanager; 8) John McDowell, 22690
Cardinal; 9) Dr. Lloyd Watson, 23248 Barton Road.
CC-79-122 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded
by Councilman Grant, and unanimously carried to authorize preparation
of a Resolution for the Mayor's signature, to install four-way stop
signs at the corner of Mt. Vernon and DeBerry Street, and to also
install advance warning signs, if possible.
A traffic survey at the corner of Barton Road and Michigan, and
increased speed law enforcement were also requested by Council.
Contract Services - Roy Hays, Chairman of the Riverside -San Bernardino
District of Associated General Contractors of California, Bill
Bonadiman of Bonadiman-McCain, Inc., and Lanny Blake briefed Council
regarding performing contract maintenance of roads and other services
for the City, and asked to be given an opportunity to bid for City
services.
Grants - Randall Anstine, Consultant for Lawrence Tomasello & Assoc.,
presented a proposal regarding grantsmanship, including a master
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grant program.
Hearing. The
Geoff Dooley,
Road; and Dick
Hearing.
Recess
Following presentation, Mayor Petta opened Public
following citizens addressed Council and Mr. Anstine:
22432 Franklin Street; Dr. Lloyd Watson, 23248 Barton
Rollins, 22700 DeBerry. Mayor Petta closed Public
Mayor Petta called a recess at 8:20 P.M. Council reconvened at 8:37
P.M. with all members present.
OTHER BUSINESS
CC-79-123 Representative/.East Valley TSA - Motion by Tillinghast, seconded by
Erway, and unanimously carried to appoint Councilman Allen as
Representative to serve on the East Valley Transit Service Authority.
Selection of Firm - Community Redevelopment Agency - Councilman Allen
CC-79-124 moved that the selection of the representative for the Community
Redevelopment Agency be postponed; that Staff place a cut-off date
at the period when the fourth applicant has made a presentation;
that all applicants be requested to respond to a questionnaire that
would be the same for all of them; and, that the results be submitted
to this Council before hearing any further verbal responses or informa-
tion from them. Councilman Grant seconded. Following discussion,
Councilman Grant and Councilman Allen gave AYE votes. Councilman
Tillinghast, Councilman Erway and Mayor Petta voted NOE. The motion
failed to carry.
CC-79-125 Councilman Tillinghast moved that all bids be closed and to discuss
the three existing bids for award; Councilman Erway seconded with
AYE votes of Councilman Tillinghast, Councilman Erway, Councilman
Allen and Mayor Petta. Councilman Grant voted NOE.
CC-79-126 Councilman Allen moved postponing the selection of the Community
Redevelopment Agency Firm until a subsequent meeting. Councilman
Grant seconded, with AYE votes of Councilman Allen and Councilman
Grant. Councilman Tillinghast, Councilman Erway and Mayor Petta voted
NOE. The motion failed to carry.
Following discussion, and upon mutual agreement between the two firms
in attendance, Urban Futures Inc. and Miller & Schroeder Municipals
Inc. to leave the meeting at separate times, Mr. Marshall Linn and
Paul Dinkelspiel, Urban Futures Inc., temporarily left the meeting.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing for the purpose of addressing questions
to Mr. Mike Whippel, Miller & Schroeder Municipals Inc.. The following
citizens addressed questions: Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry; John
Lotspeich, 22111 Newport; and Ed O'Neal, 22508 Minona Drive. Mayor
r_ Petta closed Public Hearing,
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Following Council discussion, the return of Marshall Linn and Paul
Dinkelspiel, Urban Futures Inc., and the temporary departure of Mike
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Whippel, Miller & Schroeder Municipals Inc., Mayor Petta opened
Public Hearing for the purpose of addressing questions to Marshall
Linn and Paul Dinkelspiel, Urban Futures Inc. The following citizens
addressed questions: Ken Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac, and John Lotspeich,
22111 Newport Avenue. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
Following Council discussion, Executive Session was called at 10:03
P.M. by Mayor Petta, to include Council, the City Manager, the City
Attorney, the Administrative Services/Finance Officer and the Consulting
Engineer, Joe Kicak.
Council reconvened at 10:22 P.M., with all members present. Mayor
Petta announced that the purpose of the Executive Session was to
consider the proposals of the firms for the Community Redevelopment
Agency.
CC-79-127 Following discussion, Councilman Tillinghast moved that final considera-
tion of the firm to be employed by the City of Grand Terrace be post-
poned to the May 3, 1979, Council Meeting. Councilman Grant seconded,
with AYE votes of all present.
REPORTS
Council Reports
Councilman Allen reported on the following:
1. Regarding Omnitrans, Route 19 will be eliminated and will be
replaced with Route 25. 0
CC-79-128 2. Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Tillinghast, and unanimously carried to adopt the following
Resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING IN CONCEPT THE AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
(AQMP) CHANGES PROPOSED BY CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (ARB)
AND RESOLVING TO SUPPORT SB 215 WHICH WILL PROTECT LOCAL AUTHORI-
TIES OF DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AQMP.
3. He and Councilman Grant attended the Opening Ceremonies of the
Colton -Terrace Little League.
Police Chief - Captain Robert Ault reported that he would be transferring,
and introduced Captain Philip Schuyler, who will be serving the Grand
Terrace area.
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CC-79-129 Following City Engineer John Shone's recommendation, Motion was made
by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast, and unanimously
carried to Release Performance Bond and Accept Road on:
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Tract 9404 - Location: N/E Corner of Main & Michigan
Owner: Rebco Development Co.
2627 South Waterman Avenue, Suite D
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Performance Bond (Road): $64,000.00 Surety
City Manager
City Manager Seth Armstead reported on the following:
1. To delay Goal Setting until the May 3, 1979, Council Meeting.
2. Budget and Finance Report.
3. He and City Attorney Ivan Hopkins are to attend the April 26
hearing in Sacramento before the Assembly Ways & Means Committee
regarding AB 807 (Bail Out Funds).
4. Sphere of Influence.
5. Scottsdale, Arizona, trip postponed until May 6, 7 and 8.
6. The Grant for the Civic Center.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No citizens addressed Council.
An.1ni 1RNMFNT
CC-79-130 Motion by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Allen, unani-
mously carried to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 10:54 P.M. The
next Regular Meeting will be held May 3, 1979.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk "
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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