CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
RAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES • AUGUST 27, 2024
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center • 22795 Barton Road
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bill Hussey convened the Regular Meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Invocation
Youth Pastor Charles from Church of Fire in Christ gave the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tem Doug Wilson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AB 2449 Disclosures
None.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Bill Hussey Mayor Present
Doug Wilson Mayor Pro Tem Present
Jeff Allen Council Member Present
Kenneth J. Henderson Council Member Present
Michelle Sabino Council Member Present
Konrad Bolowich City Manager Present
Adrian Guerra City Attorney Present
Debra L. Thomas City Clerk Present
Christine Clayton Finance Director Present
A. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA None.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ralfie Navarro, long-time Colton resident representing the American Cancer Society wanted to thank the City of Grand Terrace and its businesses and residents for their support. He also announced the upcoming American Cancer Society dinner to be held on September 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. located at the American Legion Post 155. For more information, please reach out to RelayforLife.org.
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C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, State Water Project PowerPoint presentation was given by T. Milford Harrison, Board Member of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, Leonardo Ferrando, Assistant Chief Engineer, San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, Michael Plinski, Engineering Manager for the City of Riverside and Don Hough of Riverside Highland Water Company D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Hussey pulled Agenda Item No. 4 for discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michelle Sabino, Council Member
SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Hussey, Wilson, Allen, Henderson, Sabino
1. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
2. Regular Meeting Minutes of the City Council for August 13, 2024 APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 13, 2024
3. Approval of the June-2024 Check Register in the Amount of $680,275.33 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Check Register No. 06302024 in the amount of $680,275.33 as submitted for the month ending June 30, 2024.
5. City Hall Closure During the 2024 Holidays
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
Discussion was held on a typographical error in the report of Agenda Item No. 4
4. Appoint Two (2) Planning Commission Members to Fill Two (2) New Four-Year Terms Expired June 30, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
termint the two (2e 30, 2028nt Planning Commissioner aplicants to new four-year RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michelle Sabino, Council Member
SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Hussey, Wilson, Allen, Henderson, Sabino
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E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
6. Historical & Cultural Activities Committee Appointments - Monica Gutierrez, Lynne Harmon & Dianne Johnson
Debra Thomas, City Clerk, presented the staff report for this item.
Toni Epps, Grand Terrace commented on her support for the three (3) applicants joining the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee.
COUNCIL MEMBER JEFF ALLEN SELECTED LYNNE HARMON AS HIS
APPOINTEE; COUNCIL MEMBER KENNETH J. HENDERSON SELECTED DIANNE JOHNSON AS HIS APPOINTEE; COUNCIL MEMBER MICHELLE SABINO SELECTED MONICA GUTIERREZ AS HER APPOINTEE. MOTION BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ALLEN WITH A SECOND FROM MAYOR PRO TEM WILSON TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENTS.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jeff Allen, Council Member
SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Hussey, Wilson, Allen, Henderson, Sabino
7. Selection of Voting Delegates for Cal Cities 2024 Annual Conference & Expo Debra Thomas, City Clerk, presented the staff for this item.
MAYOR HUSSEY MOVED WITH A SECOND FROM MAYOR PRO TEM WILSON TO
SELECT COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
DELEGATE AND COUNCIL MEMBER SABINO AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ALTERNATE.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Hussey, Mayor
SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Hussey, Wilson, Allen, Henderson, Sabino
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H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
I. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Michelle Sabino
Council Member Sabino commented on the following meetings and events she attended:
• Chamber of Commerce meeting held August 13, 2024
• Opening Ceremonies for the Annual Soccer Season
• Grand Terrace Cars & Coffee
Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson
Nothing to Report.
Council Member Jeff Allen
Nothing to Report.
Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Wilson
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson commented on the following meetings and events he attended:
• Opening Ceremonies for the Annual Soccer Season
• Grand Terrace Cars & Coffee
OCD Anxiety Centers, Corona, California Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies - Accepted a Recognition Award on behalf of the City of Grand Terrace for its leadership and mental health advocacy.
Mayor Bill Hussey
Mayor Hussey commented on the following meetings and events he attached:
• Opening Ceremonies for the Annual Soccer Season
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority's board meeting Business of the Month Ceremony - Burt's Jewelers
J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager commented on the upcoming roadwork scheduled on various streets in the city.
SHERIFF'S REPORT
Lieutenant Bryan Lane, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department announced the upcoming National Night Out scheduled for August 28, 2024, in the City of Loma Linda.
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K. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:38 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. at 6:00 p.m.
Bill Ate
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk
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