CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • February 11, 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, February 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
Invocation
The Invocation was given by Pastor Mike Leno from Azure Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church.
' Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Jeff Allen.
AB 2449 Disclosures
None.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Bill Hussey
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino
Council Member Doug Wilson
Council Member Jeff Allen
Council Member Matt Brown
Absent:
A. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA
None.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Don Hallwax formally invited residents and council to Ann Petta's memorial service and lunch afterwards, taking place on February 21, 2025.
Bobbie Forbes, a Grand Terrace resident, thanked Konrad Bolowich, City Manager and Mayor Hussey, for attending to an emergency with a dog and thanked the city for the improvements made to Mt. Vernon.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the Grand Terrace Lady Titans Cheer for their participation in the 2024 Southern California Jr. All-American Cheer Competition on November 9, 2024, as follows:
Aaliyah Mendoza
Amilah Gil
Aniyah Villarreal
Aubree Rodriguez
Aubrianne Delgado
Autumn Amador
Brooklynn Willis
Genesis Ponce-Perez
Gia Contreras
Giana Digidio
Isabella Williams
Jane Gurerrero
Jasmine Williams
Jayiah Clayton
Jeselle Pena
Juniper Moreno
Kennedy James
Kennedy Molina
Lainey Pender
Layla Demott
Lyric Johnson
Makayla Harper
Natalie Aguas
Nevaeh Pena
Nova Byrd
Reagan Reiss
Reigan Mata
Saniya Lewis
Sarah Ornelas
Sophia Rodriguez
Stella Richardson
Zion Banks
Mayor Hussey recessed the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 6:22 p.m.
Mayor Hussey reconvened the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
1) Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
2) Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - January 28, 2025 3) Approval of December-2024 Check Register in the Amount of $617,889.03. 4) Approval of January-2025 Check Register in the Amount of $1,255,775.69.
Council Member Wilson motioned with a second by Council Member Brown to approve items # 1-4 on the consent calendar.
After the vote, Mayor Hussey announced his recusal from the December 2024 check register, item # 82035.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Wilson'
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
5) Temporary Building Permit Fee Exemption
Mayor Hussey motioned with a second by Council Member Wilson to approve item # 5 with the suggested amendment to Resolution 2025-xx, Section 2 on the consent calendar.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Wilson
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member. Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
6) Exclusive Park Use and Fee Waiver for Ann Petta Memorial Council Member Wilson motioned with a second by Council Member Allen to approve item # 6 of the consent calendar.
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
7) Removal of Deceased Animals from Private Property
Mayor Hussey motioned with a second by Council Member Allen to approve item # 7 of the consent calendar.
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
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
8) Future Agenda: Tree Maintenance and Removal Assistance on Private Properties
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RECEIVE & FILE
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
9) Review of Parks and Recreation Committee Membership and Potential Vacancies
Shanita Tillma, Senior Management Analyst, provided the PowerPoint Presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RESULT: ACCEPTED - 5 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Wilson
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
10) Introduction and First Reading of Microchipping Ordinance Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace resident, provided information regarding some of the difficulties that come with microchipping.
City Attorney read by title only, first reading and introduction of, 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
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
11) 2024-25 Mid-Year and Year-End Budget Review
Christine Clayton, Finance Director, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RECEIVE & FILE
RESULT: | APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
SECONDER: | Council Member Allen
AYES:
Cruel amber, Clunal or Hus By Council Member Wilson, Mayo NAYS: None
12) General Plan Overview and Current Status
Gabriel Arguelles, Assistant Planner, provided the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RECEIVE & FILE
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO.0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino.
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
13) See Something Say Something
Konrad Bolowich; City Manager, provided the staff report for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace Resident, provided a couple of suggestions for the City regarding mailers and establishing a means of communication with the community regarding changes in fees, ordinances, etc.
RECEIVE & FILE
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None. :
I. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Matt Brown announced the following:
• Met with Senator Ochoa-Bogh on February 11, 2025, to discuss advocating efforts for the city through the office of Senator Ochoa-Bogh.
Council Member Jeff Allen announced the following:
• Attended the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership Central Valley CofC Regional Network on February 5, 2025.
Council Member Doug Wilson announced the following:
• Formally invited to Enhance Recharge Phase 1B for the Santa Ana Power Project Ribbon Cutting Event scheduled for February 20, 2025, at 9am.
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino announced the following:
• Attended the League of Cities - Mayors and Council Members Academy on January 29-31 in Garden Grove, 2025.
• Formally invited to sit and meet with the Office of Congressman Pete Aguilar on February 12, 2025.
Mayor Bill Hussey announced the following:
• Met with Senator Ochoa-Bogh on February 11, 2025, to discuss advocating efforts for the city through the office of Senator Ochoa-Bogh. • Attended the League of Cities - Mayors and Council Members Academy on January 29-31 in Garden Grove, 2025.
J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Gary Jager, Assistant Fire Chief, announced the following:
• Update on weather conditions
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Kevin Fries, Lieutenant, announced the following:
• Encourages the community to call the Sheriff Dispatch (Non-Emergency) line at 909-387-8313
K. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 9:00 p.m. in memory of Grand Terrace. Resident Eric Lopez. The next Regular City Council Meeting . will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Michelle Sabino, Mayor Pro Tem Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk =0