05/03/1979CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
.COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - May 3, 1979
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to
order at 6:03 p.m. in the City Hall, 22140 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California,
on May 3, 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
John Shone, City Attorney
Myrna Lindahl, Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
ABSENT:
None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend Patrice Nordstrand, Lutheran
Church of Atonement, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Geoff Dooley.
ITEMS DELETED - Agenda Item 8A - Building Moratorium - Walter Fonseca.
(Deleted by request of Walter Fonseca)
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were removed from .the Consent Calendar:
A. Approval of Check Register #050379
B. Approval of February 1, 1979, Council Minutes
C. Approval of Personnel Rules & Regulations
Check Register #050379
With an explanation that the numbers 050379 denote the month, day
CC-79-131 and year of the meeting submitted for approval, Motion was made by
Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway, and unanimously
carried to approve Check Register #050379.
Minutes of February 1, 1979
CC-79-132 Following corrections, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast,
seconded by Councilman Erway, and unanimously carried to approve the
February 1, 1979, Minutes as revised.
Personnel Rules & Regulations
Approval of the Personnel Rules and Regulations was delayed until the
May 17, 1979, Council Meeting to allow sufficient time for study.
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Community Redevelopment Agency - Selection of Firm
City Attorney Hopkins made a recommendation not to select a firm at
this time based on a conversation he had with Bond Counselor John
Murphy. Mr. Murphy advised that the Council not spend money on this
project at this time pending the outcome of legislation being enacted
by Congress.
Mike Whippel of Miller & Schroeder Municipals Inc. and Marshall Linn
of Urban Futures Inc. addressed Council. Mr. Whippel presented a
revised contract proposal; Marshall Linn stated he would provide
one by the next Council Meeting.
CC-79-133 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Allen,
and unanimously carried to delay selection of Firm until the May 17,
1979, Council Meeting
Contracts
Law Enforcement - FY1979-80
CC-79-134 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Allen, and unanimously carried to approve the FY1979-80 Sheriff's
Law Enforcement Contract and to authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement with the County of San Bernardino.
Fire Protection 0
CC-79-135 Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast,
and unanimously carried to approve the concept of the overlay Fire
Protection Plan existing between the County Service Area 38 and the
State Division of Forestry.
Paramedics
Amendments were made to the Agreement between the City and Inland
Services, Inc.. The amended Agreement will be forwarded to legal
counsel for Inland Services, Inc.
Planninq Contract - FY1979-80
CC-79-136 Following Staff's recommendation and discussion, Motion was made by
Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Allen, and unanimously carried to
approve the FY1979-80 Planning Contract with the County of San
Bernardino, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract,
with the understanding that within the first 60 days of the new
fiscal year, Staff will provide information to Council to show
comparitive costs for the hiring of permanent staff as City employees,
and other options which would be on a consulting basis with a private
firm. 0
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Animal Control Contract - FY1979-80
CC-79-137 Following Staff's recommendation, Motion was made by Councilman
Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway, and unanimously carried
to approve the FY1979-80 Animal Control Contract with San Bernardino
County, and to prepare an ordinance to adjust fees collected for
dog licenses.
Transportation & Street Maintenance
CC-79-138 Following Staff's recommendation, Motion was made by Councilman
Erway, seconded by Councilman Allen, and unanimously carried to
direct Staff to place a street maintenance contract out for
competitive bid, and to submit the results of that competitive
bid to Council for further action.
Staff was directed to notify the County of this action.
Street Repairs - Sewers
City Manager Armstead advised Council of 14 street repairs needed
due to installation of the sewers. Mr. Armstead stated that the
County requests that the City advertise for bids for repair for
which the cost would be encumbered from the Sewer Funds.
CC-79-139 Councilman Allen moved to instruct the City Manager to, through
discussion with City Engineer John Shone, prepare a proposal for
the 14 major items in need of repair; that they be put out for
competitive bid, with the understanding they be paid for out of
encumbered funds and processed through the County of San Bernardino.
Council Erway seconded.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing on the matter. The following
citizens addressed Council: Ernie Zampese, 22799 Barton Road;
Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way; Joan Moore, 22773 La Paix;
Pauline Norris, 12450 Mt. Vernon; Zeb Simpson, 22249 Franklin
Street; Sandy Collins, 22697 Brentwood; Ed O'Neal, 22508 Minona
Drive, Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
Following discussion, the Motion carried unanimously.
Recess - Mayor Petta called a recess at 8:20 p.m.
The Council Meeting reconvened at 8:34 p.m. with all members present.
ENERGY PRESENTATION
Dr. Robert Zweig, Pollution Control Research, and Associate Nelson Allen,
gave a presentation regarding Energy Sources for Grand Terrace.
Following presentation and questions from Council, Mayor Petta opened
Public Hearing and Floyd Rinehart, reporter for the Sun -Telegram,
addressed questions to Dr. Zweig. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
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CC-79-140
Contracts (Continued)
Construction Contract and Street Sweeping
Street construction and street sweeping were discussed. No action
was taken. Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing. Barney Karger,
11668 Bernardo Way, addressed Council. Mayor Petta closed Public
Hearing.
Weed Abatement
Following Staff recommendation, Staff was directed to prepare the
necessary Ordinance and Resolution for the May 17, 1979, Council
Meeting.
Request for Return of Funds from Sewer Project to Citizens
Mr. Zeb Simpson addressed Council advising them of a list of 500
signatures of citizens requesting refund of sewer funds. He asked
Council to pass a resolution that would return the sewer money to
the citizens, with a 6% deduction for administrator costs, if and
when the City receives the funds from the County of San Bernardino.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing. The following citizens addressed
Council:
Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, John Smith, 11809 South Mt. Vernon;
Ed O'Neal, 22508 Minona Drive; Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry; Joyce
Borgstedt, 21806 Walnut Avenue; Pauline Norris, 12450 Mt. Vernon;
Ernie Zampese, 22799 Barton Road; Beverly Watson, 23248 Barton Rd.
Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing
City Attorney Ivan Hopkins briefed Council and the citizens regarding
the Sewer Funds.
Refuse Collection
The present status of service will be continued. Business License
Fees will be collected from the refuse companies as of July 1, 1979.
Parks & Recreation - 5.35 Acre Site
Mayor Petta asked Mr. Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, to give an
appraisal of the 5.35 Acre Site on DeBerry. Mr. Karger recommended
purchasing the property. Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing. The
following citizens addressed Council:
Ken Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac, and John Smith, 11809 South Mt. Vernon
Avenue. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded
by Councilman Grant,•and unanimously carried to purchase the 5.35
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Acre Park Site on Tract 9625; down payment to be paid out of the
General Fund, and the balance paid from Park Fees from the
Capital Improvement Funds only.
Parks & Recreation Site - 3 plus 25 Acre Site
Mr. Geoff Dooley, Chairman, Parks & Recreation, recommended excluding
four lots from the proposed site. Mayor Petta asked Mr. Barney Karger,
11668 Bernardo Way, to give an appraisal of the 3 plus 25 Acre Site.
Mr. Karger recommended purchasing the property. Mayor Petta opened
Public Hearing and the following citizens addressed Council:
Joyce Borgstedt, 21806 Walnut Avenue; Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo
Way; Ernie Zampese, 22799 Barton Road; and Dick Rollins, 22700
DeBerry. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
CC-79-141 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded
by Councilman Allen, and unanimously carried to approve purchase of
the approximate 26 Acre Park Site in Tracts 9772 and 9773. The
purchase price is to be paid from park fees only, as a credit against
park fees not to exceed $15,000.00
Civic Center
Following Staff's recommendations, Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing
and the following citizens addressed Council:
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Joyce Borgstedt, 21306 Walnut Avenue; Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo
Way; and Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry. Mayor Petta closed Public
Hearing.
CC-79-142 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Allen, with AYE votes of all present, to authorize Staff to proceed
with the move to 22795 Barton Road, with expenditures for modifications
not to exceed $15,000.00.
Street Lights
Agreement with Southern California Edison Company for Grand Terrace
to assume responsibility for the City Street Lights as of July 1, 1979,
will be ready for Council approval at the May 17, 1979, Council Meeting.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing and the following citizens addressed
Council:
Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way; Ken Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac;
Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry; and Joe Falkner, Southern California
Edison Company. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks & Recreation - Geoff Dooley, Chairman, reported on the following:
1. Thanked Council for their action in purchasing the Park Sites.
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2. Received request for installation of fencing at the Senior
League Ball Park on DeBerry.
3. Introduced the following Committee Members: John Lotspeich;
Beverly Watson; and Dick Rollins.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 79-20 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ELECTIVE COVERAGE OF DISABILITY INSURANCE.
CC-79-143 Following discussion and revision, Motion was made by Councilman
Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Allen, with AYE votes of all
present, to adopt Resolution No. 79-20 as amended.
COUNCIL REPORTS
CC-79-144 Following recommendations by Councilman Erway, Motion was made by
Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Erway, and unanimously
carried to:
(1) Request the Parks & Recreation Committee consider a summer
recreation activities program.
(2) Appoint Thomas Teorey as a permanent representative on the
Colton Crime Prevention Committee.
(3) Request the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee
consider developing a continuing education program this
Fall, using existing school facilities, and organizing
a little theatre group, using Terrace Hills Junior High
School facilities.
Councilman Tillinghast read a rebuttal statement in response to the
May 3 article which appeared in the Grand Terrace Times.
Councilman Allen reported on the last meeting of SANBAG regarding
allocation of funds by San Bernardino County, based on the census.
Councilman Grant reported on the Local Agency Formation Commission
meeting of May 9 regarding Sphere of Influence, and urged Council
to attend.
Mayor Petta read a proclamation proclaiming the Month of May, 1979
as "High Blood Pressure Month" in the City of Grand Terrace. This
Proclamation was sent to the San Bernardino County Chapter of the
American Heart Association.
ENGINEER REPORT
Tract 9495 - Accept Road and Release Bond
Location: South side of Van Buren Street,
East of Michigan
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Owner: Centennial Homes
13141 Sixth Street
Chino, CA 91710
Performance Bond (Road): $50,000.00 Surety
(Sewer): 15,000.00 "
(Water): 12,000.00 "
CC-79-145 Following recommendation from Consulting Engineer Joe Kicak, Motion
was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway,
and unanimously carried to Accept Road and Release Bonds on Tract 9495.
Tract 9603 Release Bonds
Location: Northwest corner of Pico Street and
Oriole Avenue
Owner: C-Y Development Company
710 Brookside Avenue, Suite 2
Redlands, CA 92373
Performance Bond (Sewer): $21,000.00 Surety
" " (Water: 28,000.00 "
CC-79-146 Following Consulting Engineer Joe Kicak's recommendation, Motion was
made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast, and
F unanimously carried to Release Bonds on Tract 9603.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Seth Armstead reported on the following:
1. Legislation - AB807, SB227 and SB186.
2, Stop signs at Mt. Vernon and DeBerry to be installed the following
day.
3. Budget Report.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following citizens addressed Council: Geoff Dooley, 22432 Franklin
Street; Gil Molini, 12162 Country Club Lane; Barney Karger, 11668
Bernardino Way; and Beverly Watson, 23248 Barton Road.
ADJOURN
The Regular Council Meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.. The next Regular
Meeting will be held May 17, 1979 at 6:00 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
Mayor
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