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09/06/1979CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 6, 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 6:47 p.m. on September 6, 1979, following the Planning Commission and Community Redevelopment Agency. PRESENT: Tony Petta, Mayor Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Erway, Councilman Jack Allen, Councilman Hugh J. Grant, Councilman Seth Armstead, City Manager Joe Kicak, City Engineer Ivan Hopkins, City Attorney 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, led by Boy Scout Sam Massey, with Color Guard composed of Boy Scouts Dain and Dennis Maloney. ESTABLISHMENT OF SUBDIVISION REVIEW COMMITTEE Gil Haro, Associate Planner for San Bernardino County Planning Depart- ment, briefed Council regarding the purpose and function of this Commit- tee. He stated that, as required by City/County Ordinance No. 2041, a subdivision committee is to be established to act in a technical capa- city for the Planning Commission and the City Council of Grand Terrace. Mr. Haro recommended the following individuals be appointed as members on the Committee: Joe Kicak, City Engineer; Gilbert J. Haro, Associate Planner, San Bernardino County; Brian Richtmeyer, Fire Protection Plan- ning Officer; Chet Davisson, Environmental Review Board Officer, San Bernardino County; and Kenneth Jeske, Land Use Coordinator, San Bernar- dino County. CC-79-272 Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast, and carried unanimously to approve establishment of a Subdivision Review Committee, and to appoint the following members to the Committee: Joe Kicak, City Engineer; Gilbert J. Haro, Associate Planner, San Bernardino County; Brian Richtmeyer, Fire Protection Planning Officer; Chet Davisson, Environmental Review Board Officer, San Bernardino County; and Kenneth Jeske, Land Use Coordinator, San Bernardino County. Page one - 9/6/79 ITEMS DELETED FROM 9-6-79 AGENDA 7E - Urgency Ordinance extending the moratorium on processing and filing of subdivision maps. 5A - (1) Approval to transfer $15,000.00 into Parks & Recreation Fund. (2) Approval of establishment of Parks & Recreation Director position. ITEMS ADDED TO 9-6-79 AGENDA 10. Executive Session to discuss litigation, following Public Participation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 16, 1979 CC-79-273 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of August 16, 1979 as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: A. Approval of Check Register No. 090679 B. Approval of proposal letter to accounting firms regarding conducting an audit. CC-79-274 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway and carried unanimously to approve the following item on the Consent Calendar: C. Approve ratification of appraisal of 5.35 acre park site and payment of $750.00 for appraisal. CC-79-275 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to approve Check Register No. 090679, deleting Check No. 597 to the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee. CC-79-276 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to approve the proposal letter to accounting firms regarding conducting an audit, as amended to include a request for a uniform bidding method from all firms. RTA BUS ROUTE TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 17, 1979 Mr. John Johnson, Assistant Transportation Superintendent, Riverside Transit Agency, briefed Council regarding the elimination of the Omnitrans service and the bus service that will be provided by Riverside Transit Agency beginning September 17, 1979. He also introduced Mr. Mel Croy, Associate Planner with RTA. U. Page two - 9/6/79 COMMITTEE REPORTS PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE Geoffrey Dooley, Chairman reported the following: (1) Preparing a master plan. (2) Requested that the City Manager and Clyde Gunderson attend their meeting on Sept. 17 at the Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Also invited Council Members to attend. John Lotspeich, Vice -Chairman, reported the following: (1) The Committee participated in the Grand Terrace Western Days Festival by entering and riding in an antique car in the parade. Also had a car driving around town selling cold soda pop during the festival. (2) Square Dance Classes are being held Tuesdays nights at the Community Center from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMITTEE City Manager Seth Armstead reported the following: (1) The Committee is continuing training each Monday night. (2) Tree Ordinance has been completed. (3) Working on development plan. HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Koleta Green, Chairman, reported on the following: (1) Will return the check for $1100.00 to the City. (2) Thanked Council for the $1100.00 appropriation for the Committee. VOLUNTEER SERVICES COMMITTEE Ken Rinderhagen reported the following: (1) Many volunteers worked during the Grand Terrace Western Days. (2) Next meeting will be held September 13 at 7:00 at the Community Center. CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE CC-79-277 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast and carried unanimously to appoint the following members to the Crime Prevention Committee: Thomas Teorey; Pastor Ron Hoover; Richard B. Scott; Jerry Devoe; Glen Ruth Thompson; Judy Rinderhagen; and Ethel Meares. Page three - 9/ 6/ 79 ENERGY COMMITTEE City Manager Seth Armstead reported the following: (1) Attended an Energy Committee Meeting with Riverside. (2) Committee Meetings are held the fourth Friday of each month at 7:00 a.m. at City Hall. (3) Riverside has approved an energy coordinator, and making preparations for hiring. FIRE CHIEF REPORT Bill Dexter introduced Tom Andreas as the new Captain in charge of the Fire Station in Grand Terrace. Mr. Dexter also stated a new date will be set for a tour of the facilities in San Bernardino. POLICE CHIEF REPORT Lt. Hull reported that there was only one arrest made during the Grand Terrace Western Days Festival. STREET SWEEPING - BID AWARD City Manager Seth Armstead reported that the bids were opened at 1:00 p.m. on July 30, 1979. CC-79-278 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to award the Street Sweeping Contract to Inland Power Sweeping, Yucaipa, California, to begin November 1, 1979. NOISE CONTROL AT INLAND LUMBER Mayor Petta reported that the meeting involving the City, San Bernardino County, Inland Lumber Company and Grand Terrace residents went very well. Another meeting is scheduled for September 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Grand Terrace. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN INSTALLATION City Manager Seth Armstead reported that both City Staff and San Bernardino County recommends denial of the request to install the stop signs in the vicinity of Pico and Mirado. CC-79-279 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, and seconded by Councilman Tillinghast to authorize the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Mirado and Pico, and at the intersection of Flamingo and Mirado. Page four - 9/6/79 CC-79-280 Motion was made by Councilman Erway and seconded by Councilman Tillinghast to table the Motion of Councilman Grant to authorize the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Mirado and Pico, and at the intersection of Flamingo and Mirado. The Motion passed on AYE votes of Councilmen Tillinghast, Erway, Allen and Mayor Petta, with Councilman Grant voting NOE. RECESS Mayor Petta called a Recess at 7:50 P.M. Council reconvened at 8:06 P.M., with all members present. EMPLOYEE FRINGE BENEFIT PROGRAM Ed Clark, Administrative Services/Finance Officer, briefed Council regarding the proposed Program. CC-79-281 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant and seconded by Councilman Allen to approve the Employee Fringe Benefit Package as requested in the Memorandum dated August 31, 1979, from the City Manager, and as outlined in A. and B. of the Memorandum. (A copy of this Memorandum is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The Motion passed on AYE votes of Councilmen Erway, Allen, Grant and Mayor Petta, with Councilman Tillinghast voting NOE. Councilman Tillinghast voted NOE for the following reasons; The benefit package primarily favors current employees; does not have benefits equal to PERS or reciprocity with PERS; and will reduce recruitment prospects for employment. SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD - BARTON ROAD & MICHIGAN INTERSECTION CC-79-282 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast and carried unanimously to authorize the use of the budgeted funds in the amount of $4,000.00 to hire a school crossing guard for the intersection of Barton Road & Michigan, to begin Monday, September 10, 1979. TRAFFIC CONTROL Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, reported it is difficult to see the small stop signs at Mt. Vernon & DeBerry, causing a traffic hazard. Also requested that the crosswalks be repainted. Judy Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac, asked for a traffic study at the intersection of Barton Road & Michigan. Mayor Petta asked City Engineer Joe Kicak to report on this at the next Council Meeting. TREE TRIMMING POLICY City Manager Seth Armstead briefed Council, recommending the City follow the existing San Bernardino County Code and issue "Notices to Comply" to the residents. Councilman Tillinghast left the Council Chambers at 9:37 p.m., and returned to the Council Chambers at 9:38 p.m. Page five - 9/6/79 CC-79-283 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to authorize Staff to proceed with the necessary abatement program, using the "Notice to Comply" form, to be amended as follows: (1) Delete the last paragraph referring to San Bernardino County Code, Section 63.0621. (2) Add paragraph regarding questions on violations being referred to City Hall. RESOLUTION NO. 79-37 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERT URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM. CC-79-284 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 79-37. RESOLUTION NO. 79-38 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS, CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PARKS PROJECT. CC-79-285 Following discussion and corrections on the transmittal material, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 79-38 as presented. ORDINANCE NO. (First Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, FOR COMPREHENSIVE LITTER CONTROL. CC-79-286 Following discussion and amendments, and with waiver of the reading in full, Councilman Tillinghast moved adoption of the first reading of Ordinance No. next in sequence, as amended, seconded by Councilman Erway, with AYE votes of all present, with second reading set for September 20, 1979. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE ORDINANCE AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO SIGN REGULATIONS. This Ordinance was deferred to the Council Meeting of September 20, 1979. Page six - 9/6/79 ESTABLISHMENT OF TWO STAFF POSITIONS City Manager Seth Armstead briefed Council regarding this matter. ** CC-79-287 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant and seconded by Councilman Allen to approve the establishment of the permanent position of clerk -typist and the permanent position of license/permit(s) technician, and to authorize the City Manager to employ the individuals as outlined in his report to the City Council of August 31, 1979. (A copy of this report is on file in the City Clerk's Office) CC-79-288 Following further discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast and seconded by Councilman Erway to amend Councilman Grant's Motion to change the word "permanent" to "temporary". Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing on the matter. The following citizens addressed Council: Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way; John Lotspeich, 22111 Newport Avenue. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing. The Motion did not carry, with AYE votes of Councilmen Tillinghast and Erway, and NOE votes of Councilmen Allen, Grant and Mayor Petta. ** This Motion carried, with AYE votes of all present. (CC-79-287) COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Allen reported that the TIP recommendation on the Barton Road minor improvements have been approved by SANBAG. Mayor Petta read a letter from Supervisor Dennis Hansberger regarding asking for support against joint use of Norton AFB. Following discussion, this matter was deferred. Mayor Petta reported that he and the City Manager had taped segments that would be shown on KVCR-TV, in support of that station's application to improve the transmitting facilities. Mayor Petta read a Proclamation proclaiming the month of September, 1979 as "Apprenticeship Month." CITY ENGINEER REPORT City Engineer Joe Kicak reported that for the first quarter of operation of the City Building Department, the City realized approxi- mately 4.5 million dollars of building valuation. (The first quarter is April, May and June) Page seven - 9/6/79 CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Seth Armstead reported the following: (1) The completed 1979-80 Budget will be ready the first Council Meeting in October. CC-79-289 Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to approve and ratify $2,137.00 which exceeded monies allotted for the parking lot and street improvement at City Hall. Page eight - 9/6/79 (2) A representative from Howard Ambulance will brief Council at the regular meeting of September 20, 1979. (3) LAFC Hearing regarding Montgomery Annexation. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, stated opposition to the Business License Fees. John Lotspeich, 22111 Newport Avenue, asked if Griffin Development Company plans to clear the weeds off the 5.35 acre park site. Also inquired when the ISO rating will be received. Mr. Lotspeich also stated that response time of the Sheriff and the ambulance service was unsatisfactory, stating particular incidences over the Labor Day Weekend. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council recessed to Executive Session at 11:00 p.m., with City Manager Armstead, City Attorney Hopkins and City Engineer Kicak in attendance. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 11:35 p.m. Mayor Petta announced that the Executive Session was regarding litigation and that no action was taken. ADJOURN The regular meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m., with the next regular meeting to be held September 20, 1979 at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, C 1 ty C, ity Clerk' Approved: .0000 mayor ff