CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • November 12, 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, • November 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
Invocation
The Invocation was given by Mayor Hussey.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hussey.
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
Absent: None.
A. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA
None.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Sanchez, Grand Terrace Resident, had questions about any updates to the zoning in the City that may have resulted in power outages in his area of residence.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Danaya Figueroa, City of Grand Terrace Intern, gave a PowerPoint Presentation on Partnership with GRID Alternatives.
David Lane, Architect with Lamport Dias Architects, Inc. gave the PowerPoint Presentation for potential design of a donated property.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY ATTORNEY WILL READ, BY TITLE ONLY, ORDINANCE NOS. 360, 361, 362 AND 363.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Sabino
SECONDER: Council Member Henderson
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
1) Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - October 8, 2024. 2) Approval of the September-2024 Check Register in the Amount of $660,078.11•
3) Update to Facility Use Fees: 2nd Reading
4) Discontinue the use of Zoom for City Council and Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board meetings
5) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 360 to Repeal Various Chapters of the City of Grand Terrace Municipal Code
6) Second Reading and Adoption 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
7) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 362 to Add Chapter 9.32 of Title 9 to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Relating to Unlawful Camping and Storage of Personal Property
8) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 363 to Add Chapter 9.36 of Title 9 to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Relating to Unsanctioned Government-Sponsored Relocation of Unhoused Persons to the City of Grand Terrace
9) Approval of the Change of Regular Meeting Time for the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
10) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Symbium E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11) Ordinance 12.28 Street and Parkway Trees Revisions: First Read Shanita Tillman, Senior Management Analyst, presented the Staff Report & PowerPoint Presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing item at 6:52 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing item at 6:52 p.m.
City Attorney read, by title only, waive reading of, and introduce "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 12.28 (STREET AND PARKWAY TREES) OF TITLE 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF THE
GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING STREET AND PARKWAY TREE MAINTENANCE."
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
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
12) Establishment and Implementation of a Legislative Advocacy and Grant Acquisition Program
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, presented the staff report.
APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND GRANT ACQUISITION
PROGRAM.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Johan Gallo, Grand Terrace Resident, spoke in favor of the proposed item.
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
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
1. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Michelle Sabino attended the following:
• JPIA Risk Management Meeting on October 10-12th, 2024 • Farmers Insurance Ribbon Cutting on October 14, 2024
• Quick Quack Ribbon Cutting on October 15, 2024
• Cal Cities Conference on October 17-19th, 2024
• Woody's Classic Grill for a community event hosted by the Machado Family • Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2024
• Assisted the seniors at the villas during the power shut off on November 6- 7th with the help of City staff
• Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2024
Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson stated the following:
• Thanked his colleagues for his time on the Council as this is the last meeting as a Council Member, and also acknowledged Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, for all his great work and efforts.
Council Member Jeff Allen attended the following:
• Cal Cities Conference on October 17-19th, 2024
• Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2024
• Colton Unified School District Community Cabinet Meeting on October 23, 2024
• Central Valley Regional Steering Committee on November 6, 2024 • San Bernardino County Interagency Council on Homelessness Meeting on • November 7, 2024
• Announced the upcoming Chamber of Commerce Meeting being held in the Community Room at City Hall on November 13, 2024, at 8 a.m. • Announced the Vegan Korner, Business of the Month Ceremony taking place on November 13, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Doug Wilson attended the following:
• Quick Quack Ribbon Cutting on October 15, 2024
• Cal Cities Conference on October 17-19th, 2024
• Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2024
• Fiesta Village 50th Anniversary on November 9, 2024
• Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2024
Mayor Bill Hussey attended the following:
• Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2024
• Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2024
• Announced that the Grand Terrace High School Football Team will be holding a home game on November 15, 2024.
J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Konrad Bolowich announced the following:
• Introduction of the New Chief of Police, Lieutenant Kevin Fries. • Light up Grand Terrace will be on December 5, 2024, from 4-8 p.m. • Asks the residents to try and be prepared for any natural disasters in the future after the recent unexpected power outage.
• Had some parting words for Council Member Kenneth Henderson.
SHERIFF'S REPORT
Lieutenant Fries gave a brief introduction to the Council.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Assistant Chief Gary Jager gave an update on wind events that will be monitored weekly and will update the City accordingly.
K. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hussey recessed the Regular Meeting of the City Council to closed session at 7:43 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1) 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; and
2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION/INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5, 54956.9(d)(4))
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Hussey reconvened the Regular Meeting of the City Council from closed session at 8:16 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, announced that there were two (2) closed session items. An update was provided by the City Attorney, direction was provided to the City Attorney. However, there was no reportable action.
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:17 p.m. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
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