CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • October 8, 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, October 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
Invocation
The Invocation was given by Pastor Jason Olvera from Living Word Church.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Michelle Sabinos' daughter, Emma Sabino representing home schooled children.
AB 2449 Disclosures
None.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Jeff Allen
Mayor Bill Hussey
Council Member Kenneth Henderson
Mayor Pro Tem Doug Wilson
Council Member Michelle Sabino
Excused: City Clerk, Debra L. Thomas
A. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA
None.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Shad Boal, Grand Terrace Resident, shared collected information and suggestions on behalf of residents he has spoken to regarding the type of events and programs they would like to see in the city.
Clinton Bozner, Grand Terrace resident, voiced his concerns regarding a speed- limit reader that was placed near his home.
Cindi Bidney, Grand Terrace resident, expressed her concerns regarding the housing element.
Bobbi Forbes, Grand Terrace resident, expressed her concerns regarding the placement of speed-limit readers throughout the City, as well as concerns regarding residents believed to be of the JC Wallace house.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Hussey and members of Council presented Denis Kidd and the Friends of Blue Mountain Board of Directors with a Certificate of Appreciation for their land donation to the City of Grand Terrace.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson pulled Agenda item Nos. 2 & 4 for discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
1) Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - September 10, 2024. 2) Approval of the July-2024 Check Register in the Amount of $1,204,865.29 Consent item pulled for discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Henderson
SECONDER: Council Member Sabino
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
3) Approval of the August-2024 Check Register in the Amount of $463,591.05 4) An Amendment To The Agreement Between The City Of Grand Terrace And Michael Baker International (MBI) - Housing Element Consultant Services For The 2021-2029 Planning Period To Prepare A Second Draft Housing Element Addressing State Comment Letter Dated July 29, 2024.
Consent item pulled for discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Henderson
SECONDER: Council Member Sabino
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
5) CPNA Update
6) Amendment to the Personnel Rules & Regulations and the Statement of Benefits
7) Cancellation of City Council Meetings Scheduled for November 26, 2024 and December 24, 2024
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8) Update to Facility Use Fees
Shanita Tillman, Senior Management Analyst, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing item at 7:02 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing item at 7:02 p.m.
ADOPTION OF THE REVISED FACILITY USE AGREEMENT FEE STRUCTURE
TO ESTABLISH CLEAR GUIDELINES FOR FACILITY USERS, ENSURE THE
CITY RECOVERS ITS COSTS, AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY FOR LOCAL
NON-PROFITS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND SPORTS-RELATED
ORGANIZATIONS.
RESULT: APROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Henderson
SECONDER: Council Member Sabino
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
9) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 360 to Repeal Various Chapters of the City of Grand Terrace Municipal Code.
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing item at 7:10 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing item at 7:10 p.m.
Direct the City Attorney to read by title only, waive reading of, and introduce "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 2.20 (COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY), CHAPTER 2.28 (EMERGENCY
ORGANIZATION), AND CHAPTER 2.40 (TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL); CHAPTER
6.16 (HOGS), CHAPTER 6.24 (LIVESTOCK), CHAPTER 6.12 (APIARIES), CHAPTER 6.20 (COMMERCIAL KENNELS), AND CHAPTER 6.28 (RIDING ACADEMIES) OF TITLE 6 (ANIMALS); CHAPTER 8.16 (AIRCRAFT TAKEOFF AND LANDINGS), CHAPTER 8.24 (AMBULANCES), AND CHAPTER 8.72 (ABANDONED ORCHARDS) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY); AND CHAPTER 9.26 (SYNTHETIC DRUGS - SALE AND USE PROHIBITED) OF TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE), OF THE GRAND
TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE TO STREAMLINE THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
REMOVE PROVISIONS NO LONGER NECESSARY
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
10) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 361 to Add Section 9.05.040 (Seizure of evidence) and Section 9.05.050 (Impoundment) to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
Ji hea Oh, Associate Attorney, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing item at 7:27 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing item at 7:27 p.m.
Direct the City Attorney to read by title only, waive reading of, and introduce "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 9.05.040 (SEIZURE OF EVIDENCE) AND SECTION 9.05.050 (IMPOUNDMENT) TO THE GRAND
TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT
MECHANISMS FOR VIOLATION OF SIDEWALK VENDOR REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE."
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Council Member Henderson
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
11) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 363 to Add Chapter 9.36 of Title 9 to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
Ji hea Oh, Associate Attorney, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing item at 7:41 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing item at 7:41 p.m.
Direct the City Attorney to read by title only, waive reading of, and introduce "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.36 OF TITLE 9 TO
THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT ANY
UNSANCTIONED GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED RELOCATION OF UNHOUSED PERSONS TO THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE."
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
12) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 362 to Add Chapter 9.32 of Title 9 to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
Ji hea Oh, Associate Attorney, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing item at 8:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace resident, stated that this ordinance is difficult to comprehend and would be difficult to enforce.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing item at 8:04 p.m.
Direct the City Attorney to read by title only, waive reading of, and introduce "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.32 OF TITLE 9 TO
THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT UNLAWFUL
CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY."
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13) Community Benefit Fund Application Amendment
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for this item.
THAT A CONDITION BE ADDED TO THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
APPLICATION OUTLINING THAT A RECIPIENT ENTITY ENSURES THAT THE
EVENT PRIMARILY SERVES A SECULAR PURPOSE AND ANY ADDITIONAL DIRECTION THE CITY COUNCIL DEEMS APPROPRIATE.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Christy Boal, Grand Terrace resident, has some questions that she will address with the City Manager at a later time.
Anna Summers, Grand Terrace resident, expressed her concerns regarding the Community Benefit Fund Application Amendment.
Jason Olvera, expressed his concerns regarding the Community Benefit Fund Application Amendment.
Mayor Hussey moved with a second by Council Member Michelle Sabino to continue utilizing the Community Benefit Fund Application as is with no amendments
RESULT: ADOPTED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Sabino
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino NAYS: Council Member Allen, Council Member Henderson
G. NEW BUSINESS
14) CBF - Church of Fire in Christ
Christine Clayton, Finance Director presented the item.
YOUTH RETREAT.
RESULT: ADOPTED 14 TO 0]
MOVER: Council Member Henderson
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
ABSTAIN: Council Member Jeff Allen
NAYS: None
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Michelle Sabino attended the following:
• 9/14/2024 - R&M Photography Ribbon Cutting
• 9/15/2024 - Vegan Popup
• 9/18/2024 - State of the County
Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson attended the following:
• 9/14/2024 - R&M Photography Ribbon Cutting
Council Member Jeff Allen attended the following:
• 9/14/2024 - R&M Photography Ribbon Cutting
• 9/17/2024 - Cal Cities Luncheon
• 9/18/2024 - State of the County Meeting
• 9/19/2024 -12th Annual Veterans Mental Health Summit
• 9/19/2024 - Machado Family Giving Event at City Hall every 3rd Thursday of the month at 9am
• 9/28/2024 - Lions Club October Fest & Annual Country Club • 10/2/2024 - Regional Steering Committee Meeting
• 10/4/2024 - Southern California Edison Leaders Roundtable • 10/7/2024 - Interagency Council on Homelessness Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Doug Wilson attended the following:
• 9/11/2024 - Chamber of Commerce Meeting
• 9/11/2024 - PNC Bank Business of the Month
• 9/12/2024 - Omnitrans Orientation
• 9/14/2024 - R&M Photography Ribbon Cutting
• 9/18/2024 - State of the County
• 9/28/2024 - Annual Country Fair
• 10/2/2024 - Omnitrans Meeting
• 10/2/2024 - San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Mayor Bill Hussey announced the following:
• Thanked Frank Navarro, Mayor of Colton, for the recent homeless camp clean up on 9/5/2024.
• 10/9/2024 - Chamber of Commerce Meeting
• 10/9/2024 - Business of the Month - Mazzullis'
J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Konrad Bolowich announced the following:
• Lieutenant Bryan Lane will be going on medical retirement, he will no longer be our chief of police, we are currently waiting for someone to fill that vacancy.
• Department Secretary, Daysi Alcocer, will be serving as the new City Clerk following the current City Clerk, Debra Thomas' retirement at the end of December 2024.
K. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hussey recessed the Regular Meeting of the City Council to closed session at 9:41 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5(c), 54956.9 (d) (1)) Name of case: Advocates of the Environment v. City of Grand Terrace, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2423305
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Hussey reconvened the Regular Meeting of the City Council from closed session at 10:16 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hussey announced that Staff and Council were given direction.
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 10:17 p.m.
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
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