08/02/1979CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 2, 1979
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to
order at 12354 Mt. Vernon, First Baptist Church of Grand Terrace, Grand Terrace,
California, at 6:16 P.M. on August 2, 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
Joe Kicak, City Engineer
Myrna Lindahl, Executive Secretary, Deputy City Clerk
ABSENT: None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Mr. Clyde Gunderson, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance, led by Councilman Allen.
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ADDED ITEM
Agenda Item 5C - Urgency Ordinance No. 22
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 17, June 7, June 12, and July 19, 1979
CC-79-244 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast,
seconded by Councilman Erway and carried unanimously to approve the
Minutes of May 17, 1979.
CC-79-245 Following amendments, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast,
seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to approve the
Minutes of June 7, 1979, as amended.
CC-79-246 Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Erway
to approve the Minutes of June 12, 1979. The Motion carried, with
AYE votes of Councilmen Tillinghast, Erway, Allen, and Mayor Petta.
Councilman Grant abstained.
CC-79-247 Following amendments, Motion was made by Councilman Allen, and
seconded by Councilman Erway to approve the Minutes of July 19, 1979,
as amended. The Motion carried, with AYE votes of Councilmen Tillinghast,
Erway, Allen, and Mayor Petta, Councilman Grant abstained.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar:
A. Approval of Check Register No. 080279
D. Adopt Resolution No. 79-34 approving Plan Amendment of the Solid
Waste Management Plan for San Bernardino County to provide for the
limited expansion of Heaps Peak Refuse Site located between Running
Springs & Sky Forest on State Highway 18.
CC-79-248 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway
and carried unanimously to approve the following items on the Consent
Calendar:
B. Approval of Personnel Rules & Regulations
C. Approval to amend agreement with Kicak & Associates to include
Exhibit A, Appendix A, certifying compliance with certain
requirements.
CC-79-249 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded
by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to approve the following
items on the Consent Calendar:
A. Approval of Check Register No. 080279
D. Adopt Resolution No. 79-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLAN AMENDMENT OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
PLAN FOR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR THE LIMITED EX-
PANSION OF HEAPS PEAK REFUSE SITE LOCATED BETWEEN RUNNING SPRINGS
AND SKY FOREST ON STATE HIGHWAY 18.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
John Lotspeich, Vice Chairman, presented a request to Council for
CETA employees to assist in the development of park and recreation
facilities. Council, in discussion, stated that a master plan is
needed, and requested the Parks & Recreation Committee to give input
regarding what facilities would be needed to best serve the community.
CC-79-250 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast and seconded by Councilman
Allen to table any further discussion on the CETA employees for park
and recreation purposes until such time as Council has a plan
to work from. Councilman Grant asked that consideration be given
to the utilization of CETA funds, stating they can be put to good
use. The Motion carried unanimously.
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PLANNING COMMITTEE
John McDowell reported that training sessions on planning procedures
are currently being held each Monday night for the Planning Committee.
ENERGY COMMITTEE
Seth Armstead reported the following:
A meeting was held with the Riverside Energy Committee - monthly
meetings will be held on a joint energy program. They have agreed
to cooperate with Grand Terrace on the active and passive phases of
energy, and to assist with political matters.
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Koleta Green, Chairman, reported the following:
Have had good response from newspaper article requesting historical
information.
Resignation of Peggy Witt from the Committee.
All newspaper clippings are now assembled.
Continuing Education classes will be held this Fall in the Community
Center by California State College, San Bernardino.
Requested funds for a tape recorder, tapes, 35mm film, paint and to
reimburse Ed O'Neal for pictures taken.
Mayor Petta asked the Committee to present a revised budget at the
Council Meeting of August 16, 1979 for consideration.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Bob Yeates, Chairman, reported the following:
The Committee Meeting, this month only, will be held August 15 at
7:30 P.M.
The Committee has resources to help the Parks & Recreation Committee.
The Committee is seeking projects.
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MINOR SUBDIVISION NO. 77-0352 - Intersection of Van Buren & Michigan
CC-79-251 Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Erway and
carried unanimously to approve the following:
(1) Authorize the release of $6,000.00 assignment to the Land
Development Section of San Bernardino County.
(2) Authorize Staff to request $4,650.00 from the County of San
Bernardino to forward to the developer.
GRAND TERRACE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Councilman Tillinghast declared himself to be in conflict of interest
on this matter, since he is a Board Member of the Chamber of Commerce.
CC-79-252 Motion was made by Councilman Allen and seconded by Councilman Grant
to approve the waiver of fees required in conjunction with the 3rd
Annual Grand Terrace Western Days Bluegrass Festival, and to approve
blocking Industry Street during the Festival of August 31, September
1, 2 and 3. The Motion carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Erway,
Allen, Grant and Mayor Petta. Councilman Tillinghast did not vote.
Rod Lambert, President, Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce, briefed
Council regarding the Festival.
RECESS
Mayor Petta called a Recess at 7:40 P.M. Council reconvened at 7:52
P.M., with all members present. 0
FIRE CHIEF REPORT
Steve Ruddell, Jerry Taylor, George Pahl and Guy Bustillos, firemen,
attended the meeting, since Bill Dexter was unable to attend.
Steve Ruddell reported that they will be recruiting an additional
six volunteer firemen soon. Also invited the City Council to visit
their headquarters at 3800 N. Sierra Way in San Bernardino Thursday,
August 9, at 9:00 a.m., to tour the facilities and have lunch.
ORDINANCE NO. 22
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ESTABLISHING
A MORATORIUM ON THE PROCESSING AND FILING OF SUBDIVISION MAPS TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL TIME FOR INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED CAPACITY PROBLEMS IN THE
COLTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY.
CC-79-253 Motion was made by Councilman Allen to adopt Ordinance No. 22, subject
to similar approval by the City of Colton. Councilman Tillinghast seconded
CC-79-253.5 with AYE votes of all present. Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast,
seconded by Councilman Allen, with AYE votes of all present to adopt
Ordinance No. 22 by title only.
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STOP SIGN INSTALLATION REQUEST
Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Allen to deny
the request for the installation of stop signs on Mirado and on
Pico Street. The Motion died for lack of a second.
CC-79-254 Following further discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast,
seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to take no
further action, pending additional information from Staff on this
matter.
SIDEWALK WAIVER REQUEST - Harber Business Industrial Center, 21999 Van Buren
CC-79-255 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by
Councilman Tillinghast and carried unanimously to deny the request
for waiver of sidewalks at the Harber Business Industrial Center,
21999 Van Buren.
MINOR SUBDIVISION E78-0208
CC-79-256 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded
by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to approve the Agreement
between the City and Frank Drechsler, and authorize execution of
the Agreement and assignment of the form by the Mayor.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
CC-79-257 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by
Councilman Tillinghast and carried unanimously to approve the
Agreement with Signal Maintenance Inc., with the insertion of $51.64
per month in the Agreement, and to authorize the Mayor to execute
the Agreement.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Grant stated he enjoyed his six week vacation, but it is
good to be back.
Councilman Erway requested a report from Staff regarding obtaining
signs for the —Neighborhood Watch Program, and stated that a request
for funds is forthcoming for slides regarding the program.
Mr. Ed Clark indicated that Staff is working on obtaining signs,
at no cost.
Councilman Allen reported that all cities in San Bernardino County
are being urged to pass a resolution indicating a willingness to
cooperate and participate with the Air Quality Management Plan,
and requested that a resolution be presented at the Council Meeting
of August 16, 1979 regarding this matter.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Seth Armstead reported the following:
(1) Assembly Bill 8 has passed. He will report later on negotiations
with the County regarding long-term assistance.
(2) Presented specifications regarding tree trimming and requested
input from Council regarding trimming the trees symmetrically.
The following citizens addressed Council in favor of trimming the
trees symmetrically: John McDowell, 22690 Cardinal; Bob Yeates,
12888 Fremontia.
The entries to the freeways have been cleaned and will be planted.
Work on DeBerry Street will be completed sometime next week.
In the process of getting the problems on Van Buren Street
corrected, and the catch basins cleaned.
CC-79-258 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Erway and carried unanimously to authorize Staff to participate
in the Economic Development Project being sponsored by the League
of California Cities.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 0
John Lotspeich, 22111 Newport Avenue, reported that the School
Board for Colton Joint Unified School District had given approval
for use of the schoolgrounds at the elementary school for the
3rd Annual Grand Terrace Western Days Bluegrass Festival.
Mr. Lotspeich also requested that two copies of material be
provided to the Parks & Recreation Committee.
ADJOURN
The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:16 P.M., with the next Regular
Meeting to be held August 16, 1979 at 6:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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APPROVED:
Mayor
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