06/21/1979CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 21, 1979
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to
order at 6:10 p.m. in the Community Center, 22140 Barton Road, Grand Terrace,
California, on June 21, 1979.
PRESENT: Tony Petta, Mayor
Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor Pro Tempore
Doug Erway, Councilman
Jack Allen, Councilman
Seth Armstead, City Manager
Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney
Myrna Lindahl, Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
ABSENT: Hugh Grant, Councilman
John Shone, City Engineer
The meeting was opened with invocation by Russell Fuerst, Assistant Scoutmaster,
Troop 40, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Matt Randolph, Boy Scout,
Troop 40.
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ITEMS DELETED - Item 6C - Council Bill #0-79-12
Urgency Ordinance establishing a new location for
Council Meetings.
ITEM ADDED - Re -adoption of Resolution No. 78-25
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion:
C. Tract 9741 - 7 Lots
D. Tract 9919 - 18 Lots
CC-79-191 Motion by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast,
and unanimously carried to approve the following items on the
Consent Calendar:
A. Check Register No. 062179
B. Lease Agreement between City and Kicak & Associates
CC-79-192 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast,
seconded by Councilman Erway, and unanimously carried to accept
the final maps and bonds on Tracts 9741 and 9919, and authorize
the Mayor to execute the agreements with the following conditions:
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(1) The participation agreements are approved by the
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.
(2) Assurance that there is an agreement with Southern California
Edison Company on street lighting.
RESOLUTION NO. 78-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPLICABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE
POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974.
CC-79-193 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Erway, and carried unanimously to correct a clerical error in
Resolution No. 78-25 as follows: Section 4, Line 6, is changed
from "...economic interest..." to "...financial interest...".
RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION
CC-79-194 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Allen
and unanimously carried directing the City Manager to prepare a
Resolution of Appreciation for John Shone, Acting City Engineer,
in recognition of his services from November 30, 1978 through
June 30, 1979.
Council also directed the City Manager to prepare a complete list
of individuals who should receive Resolutions of Appreciation, to
prepare the Resolutions of Appreciation and submit them to Council
�- for approval.
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE - RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER COMPANY
Mr. Ernie Zampese, representing the Board of Directors of the
Riverside Highland Water Company, reported to Council that the
Board of Directors, at their meeting of June 14, 1979, unani-
mously approved a decision to request that Riverside Highland
Water Company be placed under the sphere of influence of the
City of Grand Terrace. City Attorney Ivan Hopkins advised Mr.
Zampese that the company should formally submit this information
to the Local Agency Formation Commission, County of San Bernardino.
CONGRESSMAN BROWN TO ATTEND COUNCIL MEETING
City Manager Seth Armstead announced that Congressman Brown will
attend the City Council Meeting of July 5, 1979. The two items
he has been asked to discuss are: (1) Post Office and Zip Code
for Grand Terrace; (2) The Energy Committee efforts in Grand
Terrace.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks & Recreation - Chairman Geoff Dooley reported that the City
Manager and the Finance Officer had met with the committee regarding
preparation of material for grants; that the committee would meet
again Monday, June 25, regarding this. He stated that the Committee
would welcome input from the community, and that their meetings are
held at 7:00 P.M.
Planning Committee - Councilman Allen advised Council that Margaret
Knopsnyder, a member of the Planning Committee, had passed away
recently. He then moved that letters of regret be sent to her son,
Tom Knopsnyder, and also to Mr. Ed O'Neal, regarding the recent
death of his mother. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tillinghast,
and carried unanimously.
Ways & Means Committee - City Manager Seth Armstead read the minutes
of the Ways & Means Committee Meeting held June 19, 1979, at the
request of Eugene Tidwell, Chairman, in his absence. A copy of
the minutes is on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Minutes asked
that further study be given regarding the necessity of this Committee.
Staff was asked to study the responsibilities of this Committee, and
to report the findings to Council.
Volunteer Services Committee - Chairman Bob Yeates reported that this
r� Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. at the
Community Center. Reported on clean-up day which was held June 9, and
stated another clean-up day will be held in the fall.
CLASSIFICATION STUDY
Jean Austin and James Meith, of JJ Associates, Personnel Consultants,
conducted a classification study on the City employees, and presented
a Job Analysis and Salary Plan to Council. Following their briefing
and discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by
Councilman Allen and unanimously carried to accept the study as pre-
sented and to approve paying $500.00 for the cost of the study.
RECESS
Mayor Petta called a Recess at 7:11 p.m.. Council reconvened at 7:26
p.m., with all members present.
COUNCIL BILL #0-79-8 - Advertised Public Hearing - First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PROHIBITING THE USE OF
RESIDENTIAL STREETS FOR THE STORAGE OF VEHICLES, AND IMPOSING
PARKING RESTRICTIONS.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing. The following citizens spoke
against the Ordinance: Fred Schultz, 22739 Arliss Drive; Barbara
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March, 12609 Mirado. The following citizens spoke in favor of the
Ordinance: Geoff Dooley, 22432 Franklin; Frank Allen, 22435 Franklin;
Ada Turner, 22407 Franklin; Judy Dooley, 22432 Franklin; Ken Rinderhagen,
12738 Wilmac; Bob Yeates, 12888 Fremontia; John Lotspeich, 22111
Newport Avenue; and John McDowell, 22690 Cardinal. Mayor Petta
closed Public Hearing. City Attorney Ivan Hopkins then read Council
Bill #0-79-8 in full. Mayor Petta again opened Public Hearing.
The following citizens addressed Council: Ernie Oberschmidt, 22705
Arliss Drive; Bob Yeates, 12888 Fremontia; Ada Turner, 22407 Franklin;
Capt. Schuyler; Geoff Dooley, 22432 Franklin; John Lotspeich, 22111
Newport Avenue; Barbara March, 12609 Mirado. Mayor Petta closed
Public Hearing.
Following discussion and revisions, and with reading of the Ordinance
CC-79-195 in full, Councilman Allen moved adoption of the first reading of Council
Bill #0-79-8, as amended, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast, with
AYE votes of all present, with second reading set for July 5, 1979.
COUNCIL BILL #0-79-10 - Advertised Public Hearing - First Reading
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON BARTON ROAD AND MT. VERNON AVENUE.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing. Ada Turner, 22407 Franklin, spoke
in favor of lowering the speed limits. Capt. Schuyler addressed
Council, stating this Ordinance is required by law in order to
enforce the speed laws. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
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Following discussion, and with waiver of the reading in full,
CC-79-196 Councilman Tillinghast moved adoption of the first reading of
Council Bill #0-79-10, seconded by Councilman Erway, with AYE
votes of all present, with second reading set for July 5, 1979.
COUNCIL BILL #R-79-13 - Advertised Public Hearin
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND
EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-80.
Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing and closed Public Hearing, there
being no citizens addressing Council.
CC-79-197 Following discussion and
adoption of Council Bill
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revisions, Councilman Tillinghast moved
#R-79-13, as amended, with the understanding
receive outside funds, such as bail -out
11 again be reviewed by Council to eliminate
Allen seconded, with AYE votes of all
FRINGE BENEFITS
s City Manager Seth Armstead and Finance Officer Ed Clark briefed
Council, stating that the present employees would prefer a
profit-sharing retirement plan and deferred compensation, and
Presented major aspects of the plan. Proposals regarding employee
benefits have been presented by the following companies: Morgan &
Franz; Prudential; Glendale Federal Savings & Loan; Travelers
Insurance; and Security Pacific National Bank. Representatives
from the following companies were in attendance and were introduced:
Dave Zielski, Prudential; Jim Bishop and Bob Crum, Glendale Federal
Savings & Loan; and Gary Baumann, Travelers Insurance.
CC-79-198 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by
Councilman Allen, and unanimously carried to deposit $100.00 in a
savings account for the City of Grand Terrace Employees Retirement
Fund and to encumber $11,147.00 for that retirement fund until
such time as a proper method is selected.
RECESS
Mayor Petta called a Recess at 9:58 P.M. Council reconvened at
10:06, with all members present_
SERVICE AGREEMENT - SEWAGE TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL
r CC-79-199 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Allen, and unanimously carried for the City of Grand Terrace to
assume the administration of the Service Agreement for Sewage
Transportation and Disposal by the City of Colton, effective
July 1, 1979.
COUNCIL BILL #R-79-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING JOE KICAK AS CITY ENGINEER AND SUPERINTENDENT
OF STREETS.
CC-79-200 There being no discussion, Councilman Allen moved adoption of
Council Bill #R-79-11, seconded by Councilman Erway, with AYE
votes of all present.
COUNCIL BILL #R-79-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY RELATING TO
STREET LIGHTING.
City Manager Seth Armstead briefed Council, stating the City is
assuming responsibility for 148 lights. Following discussion,
CC-79-201 Councilman Tillinghast moved adoption of Council Bill #R-79-9,
seconded by Councilman Erway, with AYE votes of all present.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
CC-79-202 Motion by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Allen
and unanimously carried to direct Staff to relocate the City of
Grand Terrace sign next to the driveway.
Councilman Erway announced the Grand Terrace Swim Club will have
a meet at the Terrace Hills Jr. High Saturday morning at 9:00.
Councilman Allen read a telegram which was sent to Governor Brown,
urging him to sign and approve the legislation regarding AB227.
The telegram is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Petta read a letter dated May 30, 1979 from Senator Ayala
regarding the Council's Resolution in opposition to SB 858. The
letter is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Seth Armstead reported on the following:
(1) LAFC "Sphere of Influence" Hearing will be held July 11 at 9:00 A.M.
(2) Presented budget request for FY 1979-80 from the Historical &
Cultural Activities Committee for $3,500.00. Council deferred
this item, stating it would have to be considered as a
supplemental appropriation.
(3) Material regarding a Street Sign Grant was sent to Sacramento
this date.
(4) Briefed Council on the meeting held with Colton and the LAFC
held June 20, 1979 regarding mutual problems. This Committee
will meet once a month, the third Wednesday, at 10:00 A.M.
(5) Asked Council to read Riverside Press article concerning Storm
Drain Fees.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mr. Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, voiced concern regarding weeds,
which cause a fire hazard to the City.
Mr. Geoff Dooley, 22432 Franklin, inquired as to when light would be
installed at the corner of Mt. Vernon and DeBerry Streets.
Mr. Bob Yeates, 12888 Fremontia, suggested signs stating "no parking
between 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M." for the commercial areas. Also
suggested informing the Public that fireworks are illegal in the
CC-79-203 City. Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman
Allen, and unanimously carried directing the City Manager to prepare
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a news release to advise the citizens of the City that fireworks
are illegal, due to the high hazards involved at this time of the
year, and to request the police to vigorously enforce that
prohibition.
Ken Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac, addressed Council concerning fire
hazards and the "Sphere of Influence" Hearing on July 11, 1979.
Mayor Petta read a letter from John McDowell, 22690 Cardinal,
regarding the Charter Election and service goals. The letter is
on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Petta thanked Mr.
McDowell for being a concerned citizen, and asked him to consider
serving on the Planning Committee.
ADJOURN
The Regular Council Meeting adjourned at 11:02 P.M.. The next
Regular Meeting will be held July 5, 1979 at 6:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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F,`City Clerk
APPROVED:
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