CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • January 28, 2025
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, January 28, 2025, 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: Mayor Bill Hussey
Council Member Doug Wilson
Council Member Jeff Allen
Mavor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino
Council Member Matt Brown
Absent:
A. AGENDARING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE None.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Lisa Green, Grand Terrace Resident, expressed her concerns regarding residents of JC Wallace, pan handling and loitering near her business.
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace Resident, expressed her concerns regarding the behavior of the residents of JC Wallace. She was also concerned and had questions about policy fees regarding animals.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Toni Rosales, Field Representative for the Office of Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo gave a brief introduction and presented Recognition Certificates to the businesses who assisted the community during the SCE Power Outages earlier this month.
Mayor Bill Hussey also recognized those same businesses and read out a Proclamation which was also presented to the businesses.
The following businesses were presented with Recognition Certificates & a Proclamation for their exemplary efforts and unwavering commitment to the community of Grand Terrace:
Get Loaded Gunns & Ammo
Lowbrow Ink
Nickelodeon Pizza
Smart Time Liquor
Mazzullis' Family Kitchen
Woody's Bar & Grill
Juice It Up!
Loud Burger
D. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hussey recessed the regular meeting of the City Council to closed session at 6:22 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of potential cases: 1
RECONVENED OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hussey reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council from closed session at 6:50 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, announced that there was one (1) closed session item for anticipated litigation initiation for one (1) potential case, an update and information was provided by the City Attorney, there was discussion and no reportable action taken.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, announced an update was made to the January 14, 2025, regular meeting minutes for Consent Items # 2 & # 3. The update was made after the publication of the agenda packet.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
1) Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - January 14, 2025 2) Consideration of the Filing of a Formal Complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding Southern California Edison's (SCE) Prolonged Power Outages
After approval of the Consent Calendar, Mayor Hussey made an announcement regarding the passing of long-time resident Ann Petta, the City Council meeting will be adjourned in her honor.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3) 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Shanita Tillman, Senior Management Analyst, provided the Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation on this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m.
PUBLI COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the Public Hearing at 7:03 P.M.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
H. NEW BUSINESS
4) Historical & Cultural Activities Committee Appointments - Margie Miller, Jason Greely, Tara Ceseña
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, provided the Staff Report for this item.
Council Member Wilson nominated Jason Greeley as his appointee, followed by a second by Council Member Allen
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Wilson
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
Mayor Hussey nominated Margie Miller as his appointee, followed by a second by Council Member Allen
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
I. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Hussey requested that a discussion be held regarding the elimination and/or updating of animal control fees.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
Mayor Pro Tem Sabino requested that a discussion be held regarding the establishment of a "See Something Say Something" campaign.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
Council Member Wilson requested that a discussion be held regarding reimbursement that the City of Grand Terrace received based on the density that the County of Riverside had approved
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Wilson
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
Mayor Hussey requested a discussion to bring back the 1% sales tax initiative in 2 years and to have the city run the campaign.
RESULT: APPROVED 4 TO 1
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Wilson
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
NAYS: Council Member Brown
J. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Brown reported the following:
• Possibility of having a citizen's patrol program in the near future Council Member Allen reported the following:
• San Bernardino County Veterans Advisory Committee on January 27, 2025 • Senior Center will be providing lunch on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Council Member Wilson reported the following:
• Attended the Women's Club Silent Auction on January 15, 2025 Mayor Pro Tem Sabino reported on the following:
• Attended the 60th Anniversary of Azure Hills Church on January 18, 2025 • Attended the E. Vasquez & Associates Grand Opening on January 23, 2025 Mayor Hussey reported on the following:
• Attended the 60th Anniversary of Azure Hills Church on January 18, 2025 K. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, reported the following:
• Updated the Council on the projects that will be presented to the Planning Commission in March 2025
• Acknowledged the efforts of the CERT Team during the power outages
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
• Assistant Chief Gary Jager provided information regarding wind and fire advisories and addressed frequently asked questions.
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:53 p.m. in honor of long-time resident Ann Petta. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
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Bill Hussey, Mayor