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10/04/1979CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 4, 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 6:14 p.m. on October 4, 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 Pastor Jungsik Yoo, Loma Linda Korean Church of Seventh Day Adventist, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Geoff Dooley. ITEMS TO DELETE Change Item 7B - Review of Ordinance No. 25 - to Item 3C on the Consent Calendar. Delete Item 4B - Paramedics Contract Proposal - This item is to be heard at the meeting of October 18, 1979. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 20, 1979 CC-79-307 Following amendments, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of September 20, 1979, as amended. CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: C. Review of Ordinance No. 25. This item is to be heard later in the meeting. Page one - 10/4/79 CC-79-308 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway and carried unanimously to approve the following itmes on the Consent Calendar: A. Approval of Check Register No. 100479. B. Approval of extension of time for permits - Tract 9625 for 120 days. COMMITTEE REPORTS PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE Mayor Petta read a letter of resignation from the Parks & Recreation Committee, submitted by Roy Nix, dated September 26, 1979. A copy of this letter is on file in the City Clerk's Office. CC-79-309 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to accept, with regret, the resignation of Roy Nix from the Parks & Recreation Committee. Mr. Geoff Dooley, Chairman, reported on the following items: (1) Requested deleting the citizen questionnaire from the budget request, but still recommended $500.00 allocation to advertise for a Parks & Recreation Director, and to advertise the following upcoming planned programs: (a) Exercise Class (b) Self -Defense Class for Women (c) Frisbee -Golf Program Council stated no further action is required on this matter, since $5,000.00 has been authorized by Council for maintenance and operation. (2) APPROVAL OF JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE ATONEMENT CC-79-310 Following clarification by the City Attorney, Ivan Hopkins, that the conducting of business by the Parks & Recreation Committee is to be construed to mean what facilities and programs would be established on the church grounds, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway and carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement between the City of Grand Terrace and The Lutheran Church of the Atonement, following concurrence by the Lutheran Church of the Atonement at their next Page two - 10/4/79 - business meeting. (3) Announced the resignation of Roy Nix, and expressed regret, and thanks for his contributions. PLANNING COMMITTEE John McDowell reported the following: (1) The Committee has been continuing its training program. (2) Recommended that some of the funds which were to be allocated for tree trimming be used for hauling tree cuttings to the dump. Council asked Staff to review the height requirements for tree trimming to make sure that 11 feet is not excessive. Following further discussion on this matter, Mayor Petta opened Public Hearing, and the following citizens addressed Council: Mel Lynn, 11798 Kingston St.; Dolores Kossman, 22735 Desoto. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing. ENERGY COMMITTEE City Manager Seth Armstead reported the following items: (1) Recommended the following appointments on the Committee: Leader - Doug Erway; Alternate Leader - Jack Allen; Secretary - Joe Kicak; and Alternate Secretary - Seth Armstead. CC-79-311 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to appoint Doug Erway as Leader, Jack Allen as Alternate Leader, Joe Kicak as Secretary, and Seth Armstead as Alternate Secretary of the Energy Committee. (2) Received data from the California Department of Energy on solar ordinances which will be forwarded to the Planning Committee for comments, prior to presentation to the Council. (3) Sub -committees have been established in the areas of legislation, financing, production, and passive and active energy. (4) Citizens will be asked to participate on the Committee at a later date. Page three - 10/ 4/ 79 RECESS Mayor Petta called a Recess at 6:55 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:22 p.m., with all members present. WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES PLAN Mr. Larry Rowe, Water Resources Engineer, San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, briefed Council regarding Wastewater Facilities Planning in the Upper Santa Ana River Basin Area, Phase I Report, and the treatment capacity vs. demand to the Year 2000, for the facilities located in Colton, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino and Yucaipa. Mr. Charles Pound briefed Council regarding the Metcalf & Eddy Report regarding the Colton facility. Mr. R. Jerome Esmay, Engineer for Metcalf & Eddy, was also introduced. Mr. Rowe stated that copies of the report will be distributed to the affected agencies next week. The following citizens addressed questions on this matter: Barney Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way; Dolores Kossman, 22735 DeSoto; and Jim Rigley, 22605 Desoto. REVIEW OF ORDINANCE NO. 25 - REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Mayor Petta read the title of Ordinance No. 25, then opened Public Hearing on the matter. The following citizens spoke against the Redevelopment Plan: Ed O'Neal, 22508 Minona Drive; Roy Nix, 12173 Country Club Lane; Mel Lynn, 11798 Kingston St.; Dolores Kossman, 22735 DeSoto. George Forbes and Phyllis Forbes, 12161 Dos Rios Avenue, voiced concern regarding possible impact on resale of existing homes. Mayor Petta introduced Mr. Rich Ramsey, President of the Board of Realtors for Monrovia, who addressed Council regarding the affect SB 99 funding has had on the cities of Monrovia, Duarte, and Bradbury. He stated the affect has been favorable, and felt the program would also benefit Grand Terrace. RECESS Mayor Petta called a Recess at 9:50 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:14 p.m., with all members present. Mayor Petta continued the Public Hearing, and the following citizen spoke against the Redevelopment Plan: Jim Ross, 22792 Brentwood Street. The following citizens spoke in favor of the Redevelopment Plan: Barnye Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, and Ken Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing. 0 Page four - 10/4/79 COMMITTEE REPORTS VOLUNTEER SERVICES COMMITTEE Bob Yeates, Chairman, reported a meeting will be held at the Community Center Thursday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m. CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE Mr. Ken Rinderhagen reported a meeting will be held at the Community Center October 10, at 6:30 p.m.. Sargeant Curry will speak regarding the Block Parent and Neighborhood Watch Programs. NOISE CONTROL - INLAND LUMBER COMPANY City Manager Seth Armstead read a memorandum from Clyde Gunderson regarding a meeting held September 27, with representatives from Inland Lumber Company, San Bernardino County, and citizens. The memorandum stated that all issues and concerns had been resolved, and there was no intent to hold future meetings. This Memorandum, dated September 28, 1979 is on file in the City Clerk's Office. r Mr. Dan Butterfield, 12796 Royal Avenue, disagreed with the report, and stated the noise level has increased. Roxie Ann Easter, 21963 Tanager, stated her husband feels all is well �— if Inland Lumber Company follows through with their statements. Council recommended a continuance of the meetings. REPORTS COUNCIL Councilman Tillinghast reported on the following items from the League of California Cities Meeting: (1) A Resolution was passed relating to defacement of property, encouraging cities to adopt ordinances which would prohibit the defacement of public and private property. (2) A Resolution relating to local advisory propositions on distribution of state sales tax revenue, encouraging all cities at their next general election to include an advisory proposition on the ballot requesting an expression of the public will regarding local agencies retaining 1¢ of the 4-3/4t sales tax presently retained by the state. Presently, of the 6% sales tax collected in California, only 1% is levied by local agencies. Page five - 10/4/79 CC-79-312 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway and carried unanimously to instruct Staff to take the necessary steps to place a proposition on the ballot for the second Tuesday in April, 1980 requesting an expression of the public will regarding local agencies retaining 1t of the 4-3/4¢ sales tax presently retained by the State. (3) Resolution relating to bus shelters, encouraging cities to enhance bus patronage through the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of bus shelters. Councilman Tillinghast recommended contacting Omnitrans and RTA regarding a program establishing bus shelters. (4) Stated the Gann Initiative, Proposition 4, will very likely pass. The City's base year is presently calculated on 7/12 rather than 12/12 of a year. CC-79-313 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried unanimously to direct Staff to proceed with whatever measures are necessary to establish a base year for the City of Grand Terrace. PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING UNITED WAY Mayor Petta read a Proclamation proclaiming the support of the City of Grand Terrace for the United Way Program. Councilman Grant reported that he attended the SCAG Fall General Assembly, and the guest speaker was Paul Gann. He distributed brochures to Council, and stated he would give a brief report regarding the meeting at the next Council Meeting. Councilman Erway reported he has been in contact with the SCAG Human Resources Committee Staff; he will be meeting regularly on that Committee, and will report to Council. City Engineer Joe Kicak stated he will present a traffic control report regarding Barton Road and Michigan at the next meeting. CC-79-314 Following briefing by Joe Kicak, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast and carried unanimously to approve maintaining the existing alignment of Barton Road in the vicinity of Washington Street rather than adopting the proposed route as adopted by the County of San Bernardino. City Manager Seth Armstead reported on the following items: (1) Report on noise control meeting of 9-27-79 with Inland Lumber Company. (2) Cleaning of catch basins. Page six - 10/4/79 (3) Notice of filing application with PUC for rate increase by Southern California Gas Company. (4) Installation of light poles at Mr. Vernon & DeBerry. CC-79-315 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway and carried unanimously to reaffirm the current policy of installing marbelite poles at the intersection of Mt. Vernon and DeBerry. (5) Requested approval to purchase two IBM Selectric II Typewriters at cost of $859.00 each. CC-79-316 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, and seconded by Councilman Grant to authorize the purchase of two IBM Selectric II Typewriters and the following changes to the annual budget: (1) Increase City Manager Machinery & Equipment account from $1,100.00 to $1,959.00. (Pg. 13 of Budget) (2) Increase Finance Machinery & Equipment account from $1,150.00 to $2,009.00. (Pg. 17 of Budget) (3) Decrease Bailout Unappropriated Funds from $122,785.00 to $121,926.00. The Motion carried, with AYE votes of Councilmen Erway, Grant, f Allen and Mayor Petta, and NOE vote of Councilman Tillinghast. (6) Requested approval to purchase an opaque and overhead projectors. This matter was deferred until information is received from Mr. Ken Rinderhagen on these items. SIGNAL INSTALLATION REQUEST - BARTON ROAD & MICHIGAN Roxie Ann Easter, 21963 Tanager, and Pat Dodson, 21974 DeBerry, addressed Council concerning the safety of children crossing the street at this intersection, excessive speed of motorists, and requested installation of a signal at that location. This matter will be on the Council Agenda of October 18, 1979 with a report from City Engineer Joe Kicak. STOP SIGN INSTALLATION Mayor Petta stated Mr. Jergenson called to say he could not attend the meeting. CC-79-317 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Grant and seconded by Councilman Allen to install a stop sign at the intersection of Mirado Avenue and Pico Street, approaching Pico Street. The Motion carried on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant and Allen and Mayor Petta, with NOE votes of Councilmen Tillinghast and Erway. Page seven - 10/4/79 SELECTION OF AUDITING FIRM CC-79-318 Following discussion and legal opinion of City Attorney Ivan Hopkins stating there would be no conflict of interest involved should the firm of Vasquez, Quezada & Navarro be selected, Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast and carried unanimously to select the firm of Vasquez, Quezada & Navarro to conduct the annual audit for a price not to exceed $500.00, inasmuch as they show recent work performed for various cities. ORDINANCE NO. (First Reading) 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 item was deferred to the next Council Meeting. ORDINANCE NO. (First Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AMENDING PORTIONS OF CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ORDINANCE NO. 24 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND CHARGES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SEWER SERVICES. City Engineer Joe Kicak and City Attorney Ivan Hopkins briefed Council regarding this ordinance. Following discussion, CC-79-319 and with waiver of the reading in full, Councilman Tillinghast moved introduction of the Ordinance, seconded by Councilman Erway, with AYE votes of all present, with second reading set for October 18, 1979. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The following citizens addressed Council: Ed O'Neal, 22508 Minona Drive. ADJOURN CC-79-320 Motion was made by Allen and carried adjourned at 12:30 October 18, 1979. Approved: Page eight - 10/4/79 Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman unanimously to adjourn. The regular meeting a.m., with the next meeting scheduled for Respectfully submitted, dpogp CitAyC l I