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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
AGENDA ● February 11, 2025
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center ● 22795 Barton Road
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter posted on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. If you wish to address the City Council, please complete a Request to Speak card located at the front entrance and provide it to the City Clerk. Speakers will be called upon by the Mayor at the appropriate time and each person is allowed three (3) minutes speaking time.
The City wants you to know that you can also submit your comments by email to [email protected]. To give the City Clerk adequate time to print out your comments for consideration at the meeting, please submit your written comments prior to 5:00 p.m.; or if you are unable to email, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 954-5207 by 5:00 p.m.
If you wish to have your comments read to the City Council during the appropriate Public Comment period, please indicate in the Subject Line “FOR PUBLIC COMMENT” and list the item number you wish to comment on. Comments that you want read to the City Council will be subject to the three (3) minute time limitation (approximately 350 words).
Pursuant to the provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
PLEASE NOTE: Copies of staff reports and supporting documentation pertaining to each item on this agenda are available for public viewing and inspection at City Hall, 1st Floor Lobby Area and 2nd Floor Reception Area during regular business hours and on the City’s website www.grandterrace-ca.gov. For further information regarding agenda items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (909) 954-5207, or via e-mail at [email protected].
Any documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall located at 22795 Barton Road during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.grandterrace-ca.gov.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (909) 954-5207 at least 48 hours prior to the advertised starting time of the meeting. This will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible [28 CFR 34.102.104 ADA Title II].
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Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
AB 2449 Disclosures
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances.
Roll Call
A. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA B. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda, but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition - Grand Terrace High School Lady Titans Cheer Competition D. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the City Council at one time without discussion. Any Council Member, Staff Member, or Citizen may request removal of an item from the Consent calendar for discussion.
1) Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
2) Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - January 28, 2025 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
3) Approval of December-2024 Check Register in the Amount of $617,889.03.
DEPARTMENT: Finance
4) Approval of January-2025 Check Register in the Amount of $1,255,775.69.
DEPARTMENT: Finance
5) Temporary Building Permit Fee Exemption
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
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6) Exclusive Park Use and Fee Waiver for Ann Petta Memorial DEPARTMENT: City Manager
7) Removal of Deceased Animals from Private Property
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
8) Future Agenda: Tree Maintenance and Removal Assistance on Private Properties RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council consider the following information and determine whether to request that an item relating to Tree Maintenance and Removal Assistance on Private Properties be placed on a future agenda DEPARTMENT: Public Works
9) Review of Parks and Recreation Committee Membership and Potential Vacancies RECOMMENDATION:
1. Review the current status of Parks and Recreation Committee appointments and determine whether to confirm or reappoint the following members:
o Mayor Bill Hussey: Confirm or reappoint Mike Hogue, originally appointed by former Mayor McNaboe.
o Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino: Confirm or reappoint Hanni Bennett, originally appointed by former Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Robles Rodriguez. o Council Member Jeff Allen: Confirm or reappoint Julia Firnkoess, originally appointed by Council Member Bill Hussey.
o Council Member Matt Brown: Confirm or reappoint Brian Phelps, originally appointed by Council Member Henderson.
o Council Member Doug Wilson: Fill a vacancy through an appointment once the position has been advertised.
2. Direct each Council Member to confirm whether they wish for their current appointee to continue serving or to appoint a new member as necessary.
3. Authorize staff to advertise for any vacancies, including the vacancy under Council Member Doug Wilson.
4. Allow for the City Council to reorganize the Parks and Recreation Committee as necessary.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
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10) Microchipping
RECOMMENDATION: THAT THE CITY ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AMENDING SECTION
6.08.010 (DOG LICENSE– REQUIRED) OF TITLE 6 (ANIMALS) OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH AMENDS THE CITY’S ANIMAL
LICENSING AND VACCINATION REGULATIONS
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
11) 2024-25 Mid-Year and Year-End Budget Review
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the FY2024-25 Mid-Year and Year-End Report.
DEPARTMENT: Finance
12) General Plan Overview and Current Status
RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development Services
13) See Something Say Something
RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
At this time, the City Council may propose items for discussion and/or action at a future duly agendized City Council meeting. A consensus of a majority of the quorum is required to place an item on a future agenda.
I. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Matt Brown
Council Member Jeff Allen
Council Member Doug Wilson
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino
Mayor Bill Hussey
J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
K. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
L. ADJOURN
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on March 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Any request to have an item placed on a future agenda must be made in writing and submitted to the City Clerk’s office.