12/06/1979CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 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 6:23 p.m. on December 6, 1979.
PRESENT: Tony Petta, Mayor
Thomas A. Tillinghast, Mayor Pro Tempore
Doug Erway, 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: Jack Allen, Councilman
The meeting was opened with invocation by Reverend Richard Lyddon, Highgrove United
Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Geoffrey Dooley.
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ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA
Executive Session, following the Public Participation, to discuss
litigation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 1, 1979
CC-79-362 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Grant and carried unanimously, by all present, to approve the
Minutes of November 1, 1979 as presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15, 1979
CC-79-363 Following amendments, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast,
seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to approve the
Minutes of November 15, 1979 as amended.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
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CHECK REGISTER NO. 120679
CC-79-364 Following discussion and clarification, Motion was made by Councilman
Grant, seconded by Councilman Erway and carried unanimously to approve
Check Register No. 120679.
WEED ABATEMENT AGREEMENT
CC-79-365 Following discussion and clarification, Motion was made by Councilman
Erway, seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to
approve the Weed Abatement Agreement with San Bernardino County,
and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
AGREEMENT WITH BEK CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC.
Following discussion and corrections, Mayor Petta opened Public
Hearing, and the following citizens addressed Council: Dolores
Kossman, 22735 DeSoto; Steve Kiacz, 11809 Holly; Bob Yeates,
12888 Fremontia. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
CC-79-366 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast,
seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to approve
the Agreement with BEK Consulting Engineers Inc., and to
authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Geoffrey Dooley reported the following:
(1) Thanked Council for Certificate of Commendation.
(2) Two alternate vacancies exist.
(3) Square dance class and exercise class.
(4) Meeting to be held with Southern California Edison Company
regarding acquiring land for baseball fields.
ENERGY COMMITTEE
Leader Doug Erway reported the following:
(1) Studying and updating Water District Report.
(2) Feather River Water Project.
(3) Library in City Manager's Office regarding solar and other
sources of energy available to citizens.
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(4) Information is available in City Manager's Office from
the Department of Consumer Affairs regarding solar equipment.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES COMMITTEE
Chairman Bob Yeates reported the following:
(1) Committee cleaned debris from main thoroughfares. City has
installed signs stating a $500.00 fine for littering.
(2) Pamphlets and other literature regarding disaster information
and spark arresters, etc. will be distributed Saturday,
December 8.
(3) Arrangements have been made to lease Christmas decorations
for the City, and will be installed Saturday, December 8.
(4) Community Christmas Tree, donated by Inland Lumber Company,
will be erected and decorated Saturday, December 8. Mayor
Petta will preside at the tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, December 10. The Colton High School Band, the Terrace
Hills Junior High School Band, the church choirs, the Fire
Department, Smokey the Bear and Santa Claus will also participate
in the ceremony, with Santa distributing candy to the children.
(5) Information has been distributed regarding the "Accent on Youth"
' Fund. The goal is $10,000.00. The remainder of the Fund,
following deductions for Christmas decorations, will he
distributed to the youth groups on the basis of need, as
determined by the Committee,
(6) Councilman Tillinghast announced a citizen has stated a
willingness to donate $50.00 for the best decorated house in
the community.
CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE
Publicity Chairman, Jerry Devoe, reported the following:
(1) Committee studied information provided them from the City of
Scottsdale, Arizona.
(2) Block Parent Program going well. Information regarding the
Block Parent Program and Neighborhood Watch is being distributed.
Poster campaign among school children is being considered.
(3) Lack of press coverage.
(4) Two openings on the Committee exist.
(5) Next meeting will be held December 12 at 6:00 p.m.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Petta read a thank you note from the Grand Terrace Woman's Club,
and a message from Senator Ayala wishing the City Happy Birthday.
Mayor Petta presented framed Certificates of Commendation to the
following individuals: Dolores Kossman; Gil Molini; Steve Kiacz;
Roy Nix; Ernie Zampese; Cara Wildman; Bill Darwin; and Bill
DeBenedet.
Mayor Petta thanked the following individuals for the Birthday Cakes
presented at the meeting of November 15: Ed O'Neal, Bob Yeates and
Dolores Kossman donated a Birthday Cake with the City Logo on it.
The Logo was done by Just -A -Cake Bakery, at no charge. The La Loma
Hills residents donated the other decorated Birthday Cake.
Councilman Erway referred the Crime Prevention Committee's
recommendations for Duties and Responsibilities to the City Manager
for staff review, to be placed on the Agenda at a later date.
Councilman Grant reported he attended the Omnitrans Board of
Directors Meeting, as alternate. He stated the Board of Directors
authorized a rate increase in bus fare for the handicapped and
senior citizens, and that he voted in opposition to the increase.
Councilman Grant asked Council to consider conducting a survey of
the residents of Grand Terrace, by mail, regarding desired levels
of service and other matters. He understands this would be paid
for by San Bernardino County.
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT
John McDowell reported the following:
(1) Storm drains - recommended Council establish a complete storm
drain system, which is estimated to cost $10,000,000.00.
(2) General plan amendments.
(3) Read minutes of Planning Committee meetings held: November
12; November 19; November 26. (Copies of the Minutes are on
file in the City Clerk's Office.)
(4) Architectural ordinance.
(5) League of Cities Meeting on solar energy held in San Diego.
RECESS
Mayor Petta called a Recess at 7:38 p.m. Council reconvened at
7:59 p.m., with Councilmen Tillinghast, Erway, Grant, and Mayor
Petta present (Councilman Allen being absent). 0
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POLICE CHIEF REPORT
Captain Schuyler reported the following items:
(1) Robbery of Grand Terrace Jewelers.
(2) Enforcment of vehicle code in shopping center.
(3) Traffic situation at intersection of Holly and Brentwood.
CC-79-367 Following discussion of this matter, Motion was made by Councilman
Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman Erway to direct Staff to install
a "Yield Right -of -Way" sign at the intersection of Holly and
Brentwood, for that traffic which is northbound on Holly. Motion
failed on AYE votes of Councilmen Tillinghast and Erway, and NOE
votes of Councilman Grant and Mayor Petta.
CC-79-368 Following further discussion regarding question of placing a stop
sign versus a "Yield Right -of -Way" sign, Motion was made by
Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Tillinghast and carried
unanimously to direct the City Engineer to conduct a study of the
intersection of Holly and Brentwood to determine the volume of
traffic at specified times.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT
City Engineer Joe Kicak reported the following items:
(1) SB 821, Article 3 - Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Grant -
Authorization to proceed with the design will be received
within the next two weeks.
(2) Traffic signal at Michigan & Barton Road - Information was
submitted to Caltrans, with a courtesy copy to the Automobile
Club.
(3) Ordinance and other material relating to parking restrictions
and loading zones forthcoming for Council review.
(4) Drainage problems on 5.35 acre park site will be handled by
Griffin Development Company.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Seth Armstead reported the following items:
(1) Requested approval for the City Manager and City Attorney to
go to Sacramento regarding legislation to establish a tax
base for new cities.
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CC-79-369 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Grant and carried unanimously to authorize the expenditure of funds
for two members of Staff to attend the meetings in Sacramento
December 18, 1979 regarding establishing a tax base for new cities.
(2) Budget review.
(3) Expenditures for legal services, engineering services, and
Community Redevelopment Agency.
(4) Requested Council approval to postpone the services of
Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.
CC-79-370 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman
Tillinghast and carried unanimously to postpone the services of
Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. until a clearer position is
established on the Community Redevelopment Agency litigation.
CC-79-371 Motion was made by Councilman Erway, seconded by Councilman
Tillinghast and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of
two, five drawer, plan files and one base for a total price of
$554.00 plus tax.
(5) Gann Initiative
PRIVATE STREET LIGHTS
CC-79-372 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Erway,
seconded by Councilman Tillinghast and carried unanimously to:
accept the Staff Report from the City Engineer regarding
Private Street Lights, dated December 6, 1979; to direct
Staff to notify the citizens in Categories 1 and 2; and to
place on the Agenda for the Council Meeting of December 20, 1979.
(This Staff Report is on file in the City Clerk's Office)
ORGANIZATION AND STAFF MANUAL
CC-79-373 Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast, seconded by Councilman
Grant and carried unanimously to defer the Organization and Staff
Manual back to Staff for further study and recommendations.
ELECTION - APRIL 8, 1980
CC-79-374 Following discussion, Motion was made by Councilman Tillinghast,
seconded by Councilman Grant and carried unanimously to accept
the recommendation of Staff and select the firm of Diamond
International Corporation to assist in conducting the Election
in April. (The recommendation of Staff is listed on a Staff
Report dated December 6, 1979, Subject: Selection of Election
Services Firm & Method of Ballot Count; and is on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
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ORDINANCE NO. (First Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR TREE PLANTING,
MAINTENANCE, AND REMOVAL ON PUBLIC STREETS AND PARKWAYS.
Following discussion and amendments to the Ordinance, Mayor Petta
opened Public Hearing and the following citizens addressed Council:
Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry; Dolores Kossman, 22735 Desoto; and
Ken Rinderhagen, 12738 Wilmac. Mayor Petta closed Public Hearing.
CC-79-37& Following further discussion, Councilman Tillinghast moved the
introduction of the Ordinance, by title only, with the corrections
as noted. Councilman Grant seconded, and the Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following citizens addressed Council:
Dick Rollins, 22700 DeBerry, recommended Council adopt a resolution
regarding residents flying flags until the hostages are released
from Tehran.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA URGING GRAND TERRACE CITIZENS TO FLY AMERICAN FLAGS IN
RECOGNITION OF AMERICAN HOSTAGES IN IRAN.
CC-79-376 Motion was made by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Erway
and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 79-50.
Dolores Kossman, 22735 DeSoto, and Don Fischback, 22491 DeBerry,
and Reverend Grimes also addressed Council.
RECESS
Mayor Petta called a Recess at 9:40 p.m. Council reconvened at
9:50 p.m., with all members present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:50 p.m., with City
Manager Armstead, City Attorney Hopkins and City Engineer Kicak
in attendance.
The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 10:55 p.m.
Mayor Petta announced that the Executive Session was regarding
litigation and that no action was taken.
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ADJOURN
The regular meeting
will be held at 4:00
the regular meeting
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adjourned at 10:55 p.m. A Public Work Session
p.m. Thursday, December 20, 1979 followed by
at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk
Approved:
May
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