11/15/1979CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 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 7:45 p.m. on November 15, 1979.
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 Reverend Lucille Hays, Grand Terrace
Assembly of God Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance conducted by the
Color Guard consisting of: Boy Scouts Pat Plazejewski and Chris Witt; Girl
Scouts Denise Lee and Carol Barber; Swim Club Members Annette and Tony Lopez;
Webelos David Tuller and Phil Barber; and Little League Members Howard and
Brian Sparks.
ITEMS DELETED FROM AGENDA
8A - Organization Chart & Personnel Status
9B - Fees for Tract No. 10052 - 34 Lots (Newport Equities)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 18, 1979
CC-79-347 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Allen
and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of October 18, 1979
as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar:
C. Approval to obtain City Master Charge Card.
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CC-79-348 Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Erway
and carried unanimously to approve the following items on the
Consent Calendar: 0
A. Approval of Check Register No. 111579.
B. Approve $3,000.00 budget allocation for newspaper advertising.
CC-79-349 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman -
Allen and carried unanimously to approve obtaining a City Master
Charge Card, subject to preparation of a written policy statement.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR CITY OF GRAND TERRACE - ONE YEAR
City Manager Seth Armstead briefed Council regarding the major
accomplishments of the City during its first year of incorporation.
PRESENTATION OF BIRTHDAY PRESENT TO CITY AND CITY COUNCIL
Koleta Green, as Chairman of the Historical & Cultural Activities
Committee, read a poem entitled "GRAND TERRACE", written by
Thomas Frederick Teorey, Chairman, Crime Prevention Committee,
and Poet Laureate for San Bernardino County. Mr. Teorey then
presented his framed composition to the City Council as a gift
to the City and to the City Council.
BIRTHDAY CAKES
The Volunteer Services Committee presented a Birthday Cake,
decorated with the City Logo, to the City Council.
Joanne Montgomery and Evelyn Russell, representing the residents
of the La Loma Hills area, presented a decorated Birthday Cake
to the City Council in appreciation of their area recently
being annexed to the City of Grand Terrace.
RECESS
Mayor Petta called a Recess at 7:53 p.m., for the purpose of the
City's First Year Birthday Celebration. Council reconvened at
8:20 p.m., with all members present.
PRESENTATION - THE LISTEN COMMUNITY CRUSADE AGAINST DRUGS
Mr. Tillinghast, speaking as a concerned citizen, and not as
a Councilman, introduced Mr. George French, Director of The
Listen Community Crusade Against Drugs. Mr. French gave a
film slide presentation and literature was distributed.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
John Lotspeich, Vice Chairman, reported the following:
(1) Activities - Exercise Class, Ceramics Class, Ten Kilometer
Marathon Run, Self -Defense Class, Volleyball League and
Frisbee Golf.
(2) Optimistic regarding final approval of State and Federal Grants.
(3) Opening exists on Committee for Alternate.
(4) Requested approval of job description for Parks & Recreation
Director.
(5) Committee received letter from Colton -Terrace Little League
regarding expansion of baseball teams. Stated that negotiations
on the Southern California Edison land are proceeding slowly.
There is an urgent need for additional ball diamonds and/or
lighting, for the Senior League, which plays in Grand Terrace.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION
Mayor Petta presented framed Certificates of Commendation to the
following Committees in appreciation for the services they have
performed during the City's first year of incorporation:
Parks & Recreation Committee
Planning Committee
Energy Committee
Historical & Cultural Activities Committee
Volunteer Services Committee
Crime Prevention Committee
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Koleta Green reported the Committee is continuing
preparation and research on a pamphlet, scrapbook and pictures
of the Council.
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT
Judy Rinderhagen reported information will be sent through the
schools for the children to take home regarding crime prevention.
Stated the block parents have expressed a desire to join
Neighborhood Watch.
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ENERGY COMMITTEE REPORT
Leader Doug Erway reported the following:
(1) Committee is studying hydroelectric power generation possibility
within Grand Terrace.
(2) Concerned about solicitation by businesses regarding solar
equipment. Assemblyman Goggin has been to assist in the area
of consumer affairs, so the residents will be better informed.
(3) A library of alternative power sources has been started, and
is at City Hall.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Bob Yeates reported the following:
(1) Free Dump Day for Grand Terrace residents Saturday, December 1.
(2) Literature regarding emergency procedures in time of disaster
will be distributed to all houses December 8.
(3) November 17, the Grand Terrace Swim Club is holding a swim-a-thon.
(4) December 7, Troop 40 will be hosting a Scouters Award Dinner.
(5) Communications System for the Emergency Operations Center will
be installed soon.
(6) Introduced Committee members Ken Rinderhagen and Mrs. Sparks.
(7) Christmas Decorations for the City - feels $1,800.00 is needed.
CC-79-350 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman Allen and
carried unanimously to approve donating $1,000.00 to the "Accent on
Youth" Funds, which is being coordinated by the Volunteer Services
Committee. This Fund is to be used for City Christmas Decorations
and youth activities.
Mayor Petta and Councilman Grant each donate $150.00 to the
Christmas Decoration Fund.
Mayor Petta then challenged each business to donated $20.00, each
Civic Organization to donate, each adult or family to donate $10.00,
and each child to donate $1.00.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION
Councilman Tillinghast presented a framed Certificate of Commendation
to Mayor Petta for his outstanding service to the City of Grand Terrace.
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Mayor Petta presented framed Certificates of Commendation to the
following individuals for outstanding service: Bill Darwin; Joe
Kicak; Jack Allen; Ivan Hopkins; Steve Kiacz; Mel Lynn; Seth
Armstead; Bill DeBenedet; Kathy Harmon; Roy Nix; James Talbot;
Thomas A. Tillinghast; Cara Wildman; Ernie Zampese; Hugh Grant;
and Myrna Lindahl.
Mayor Petta presented framed Certificates of Commendation to the
following organizations for community service: Grand Terrace
Toastmasters 290F; Grand Terrace Lions Club; Grand Terrace Swim
Club; Blue Mountain Radio Club; Cub Scout Pack 400; Girl Scouting;
Colton -Terrace Little League; Boy Scouts of America, Troop 40; and
Chamber of Commerce.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
Mayor Petta presented a Resolution of Appreciation to the Grand
Terrace Woman's Club for their donation of a portable water
vacuum to the Grand Terrace Fire Department and for community
service.
FIRE CHIEF REPORT
Fire Captain Tom Andreas reported the following:
(1) The Fire Department had a birthday November 9.
(2) The Grand Terrace fire engine has become inoperable, and
a new engine won't be available until the summer. An
engine has been temporarily loaned by the County Fire
Warden.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT
City Engineer Joe Kicak reported the Gage Canal Company has cleaned
the storm drains from Pico to approximately the bend along the
Gage Canal.
City Manager Seth Armstead reported that the Environmental
Improvement Agency of San Bernardino County will clean the
storm drains from Mt. Vernon Avenue to the Gage Canal.
Councilman Tillinghast recommended notifying the residents in
those areas of this information.
City Engineer Joe Kicak and Brian Esgate briefed Council
regarding cost estimates to solve the drainage problems,
and submitted a written Staff Report dated November 15, 1979
regarding this. (A copy of the Staff Report is on file in
the City Clerk's Office)
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Ivan Hopkins reported the following:
(1) Potential problems relating to condominium conversions.
(2) Wilden Pump litigation.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Seth Armstead reported the following:
(1) The pipe on Mt. Vernon and Van Buren has been repaired, and
the street will be repaved soon.
(2) Speeding tickets dismissed from Court.
(3) Requested approval to advertise for bids to clean catch basins.
CC-79-351 Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Erway
and carried unanimously to authorize advertising for bids to clean
the catch basins.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN EMPLOYEES' DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS RELATED TO SAID PLAN
BY THE CITY MANAGER.
CC-79-352 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway and
seconded by Councilman Grant to approve Resolution No. 79-48
as presented, with the stipulation that Staff prepare a suitable
program that will include other options which can be included in
the 9% by January 15, 1980.
RECESS
Mayor Petta called a Recess at 10:35 p.m. Council reconvened at
10:48 p.m., with all members present.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-48 (Continued)
Following further discussion and amendments to the Deferred
Compensation Plan, Motion No. CC-79-352 passed on AYE votes of
Councilmen Erway, Allen, Grant and Mayor Petta. Councilman
Tillinghast voted NOE.
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STREET LIGHTS - REQUEST TO ASSUME
Mr. Robert Radeka, 22568 DeBerry, and Mr. Ron Barnett, 22618
DeBerry Street, addressed Council requesting the City to
assume responsibility for three street lights on DeBerry Street.
The third street light is located at 22588 DeBerry; Mr. Lowell
Daniel, of that address, made the same request in writing, but
was not present at the meeting.
Following discussion, this matter was deferred to the City
Engineer for further staffing, and will be on the Agenda for
December 6, 1979.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN EMPLOYEES' DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT
PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS RELATED TO SAID
PLAN BY THE CITY MANAGER.
Mr. Barry Smith, FM Financial, briefed Council regarding the
retirement plan.
Councilman Allen left the Council Chambers at 12:47 a.m., and
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returned at 12:50 a.m.
V During lengthy discussion regarding the retirement plan, the
L following Council Members left the Council Chambers temporarily:
Councilman Allen at 1:08 a.m., returning at 1:17 a.m.; and
Councilman Erway at 1:28 a.m., returning at 1:30 a.m.
CC-79-353 Following discussion and amendments, Motion was made by Councilman
Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Grant to adopt Resolution
No. 79-49 as amended. Motion passed on AYE votes of Councilmen
Erway, Allen, Grant and Mayor Petta, with Councilman Tillinghast
voting NOE.
ORDINANCE NO. 28 (Second Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PLANNING COMMISSION AND DESIGNATING
THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS THE PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE; AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 8.
CC-79-354 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Erway and carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 28 by Title
Only.
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SELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
CC-79-355 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman
Tillinghast and carried unanimously to appoint the following
Commissioners with terms expiring as follows:
The following Commissioners' terms will expire on June 14, 1980:
Bill DeBenedet; Lloyd Watson; Frank Tetley; John McDowell; and
Ron Schuster.
The following Commissioners' terms will expire on June 14, 1982:
Winifred Bartell; Tom Rivera; Vern Andress; and Sanford Collins.
APPOINTMENT OF DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT COMMITTEE
CC-79-356 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Erway and carried unanimously to appoint the following members
to the Defined Contribution Retirement Committee: Seth
Armstead; Ray Robles; and Myrna Lindahl.
ESTABLISHMENT OF PLANNING COMMITTEE
CC-79-357 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman
Allen to establish a Planning Committee to be composed of
nine members. Motion passed on AYE votes of Councilmen Grant;
Allen and Mayor Petta. Councilmen Tillinghast and Erway
voted NOE. Staff was directed to post Notices of Vacancy for
the Planning Committee.
AMENDMENT TO STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT
CC-79-358 Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman grant
to approve amending the Street Sweeping Contract as outlined i.n
the Memorandum dated November 9, 1979. (A copy of the Memorandum
is on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
CC-79-358.5 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast to amend the Motion
to state the maximum amount allowed under the Amendment to the
Street Sweeping Contract is to be $2,112.50 for the cost of the
streets as listed. Councilman Allen seconded, and the Motion,
as amended, passed unanimously
ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY POLICY REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS
CC-79-359 Following briefing by City Manager Seth Armstead and discussion,
Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Erway and carried unanimously to adopt as policy the statement
outlined by City Engineer Joe Kicak in his Memorandum of
November 7, 1979. (A copy of the Memorandum is on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-47
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION.
CC-79-360 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Allen and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 79-47
as presented.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
John Lotspeich, 22111 Newport Avenue, addressed Council.
Councilman Allen announced he will be out of town for the
City Council Meeting of December 6, 1979.
ADJOURN
CC-79-361 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Erway and carried unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at
2:08 a.m. A Public Work Session will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday,
December 6, 1979 followed by the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved:
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