CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • March 25, 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, March 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
Invocation
The Invocation was given by Pastor Gabriel Morales 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: Council Member Jeff Allen
Mayor Bill Hussey
Council Member Doug Wilson
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino
Council Member Matt Brown
Absent:
A. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA
None.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Toni Rosales, Field Representative from the Office of Assembly Woman Leticia Castillo, provided a brief Legislative update.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, introduced new employee Jessica Segovia, Department Secretary.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Matt Brown motioned with a second by Council Member Jeff Allen to approve items #1-4 and #6-8 on the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: None
SECONDER: None
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
1) Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
2) Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 11, 2025 3) Approve the Girls on the Run Inland Empire Agreement to Provide Girls' Confidence-Building Program.
4) Intent to Form Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Public Maintenance Services)
5) Parks and Recreation Committee Appointment - Dhason
This item will be brought back at the next Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
6) 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
7) Termination of Local Emergency
8) City of Grand Terrace Blue Mountain Festival Committee to host a beer garden as part of the event festivities on May 17, 2025, at Richard Rollins Park.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9) General Plan Amendment 25-01 (2021-2029 Housing Element) Dan Wery, Project Manager and Hanna Kreitman, Housing Specialist, with Michael Baker, Int. provided the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the Public Hearing at 6:53 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Patricia Farley, Grand Terrace Resident, expressed her deep concerns regarding this item.
Mayor Hussey closed the Public Hearing at 6:57 p.m.
RESULT: APPROVED 4 TO 1
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: Council Member Wilson.
10) Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 24-04: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
Scott Hutter, Planning and Development Services Director, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Gneckow, Grand Terrace Resident, expressed his concerns regarding the approval process for vendors
Richard Irwin, Renae Walker, and Tom Rivera expressed their concerns regarding fireworks.
Johan Gallo, Grand Terrace Resident, expressed his concerns regarding the generator hours discussed.
Mayor Hussey closed the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Mayor Hussey motioned with a second by Council Member Allen to continue the Public Hearing Item to a date certain of April 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. with the following recommendations provided to staff as follows:
• Building Official has the authority to modify construction hours as necessary.
• Replacement of the word "Parlor" with "Clinic".
• Clarify when the back-up generators can run and when they can be tested 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
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Matt Brown requested that a discussion be held regarding the AQMD Rules 1111 and 1121 and that a resolution be made, requesting a delay to AQMD Rules 1111 and 1121.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
1. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Brown:
• Nothing to Report
Council Member Allen reported on the following:
• Attended the Chamber of Commerce on March 26, 2025
• Attended the CivicWell Conference
• Attended the San Bernardino County Veterans Advisory Committee Meeting on March 24, 2025
Council Member Wilson reported on the following:
• Attended the Swearing in of Senator Rosilicie Ochoa-Bogh in Palm Desert on March 7, 2025
• Attended the San Bernardino County Revitalization group • Attended the Cal Cities Inland Empire meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Sabino reported on the following:
• Congratulated Christy from Get Loaded Guns and Ammo
Mayor Hussey reported on the following:
• Thanked Council Member Brown and Mayor Pro Tem Sabino for covering his meetings during his absence
J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, reported on the following:
• Edison will be having a Workshop on how to manage power outages on April 1, 2025, at the Senior Center.
• A blood drive will be held at City Hall in the Community Room on April 9, 2025, from 12pm to 6pm.
• May 1, 2025, at 6pm, Senator Rosilicie Ochoa- Bogh will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting in the Council Chambers.
• Rave at the Orange Show on March 28-29, 2025, in San Bernardino from 4pm to 2am
SHERRIFF REPORT
• Update on Deputy Hector Cuevas' fatality that occurred on March 17, 2025 • Provided the Noise Hotline Number (424) 303-6017, which is only operational during the rave
FIRE REPORT
• In the absence of Assistant Chief Gary Jager, Anthony Rapoza introduced a new member of the Fire Department, Jared Dauden.
K. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hussey recessed the regular meeting of the City Council to closed session at 8:21 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: Palm & Barton Rd., 22795 Barton Rd., Grand Terrace, CA 92313, APN 0276-202-47 Property Negotiators: Anthony & Angeline Petta Trust Agency Negotiators: Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, and Adrian Guerra, City Attorney Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: Palm & Barton Rd., 22795 Barton Rd., Grand Terrace, CA 92313, APN 0276-202-61 Property Negotiators: Anthony & Angeline Petta Trust Agency Negotiators: Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, and Adrian Guerra, City Attorney Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: Palm & Barton Rd., 22757 Barton Rd., Grand Terrace, CA 92313, APN 0276-202-31 Property Negotiators: Anthony & Angeline Petta Trust Agency Negotiators: Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, and Adrian Guerra, City Attorney Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Hussey reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council from closed session at 8:54 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, announced that there were three (3) closed session items under the heading Conference with Real Property Negotiator for two properties at 22795 and one at 22757. An update was provided by the City Attorney, there was discussion and no reportable action taken.
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:56 p.m. in honor of San Bernardino County Sheriffs Office, Deputy Hector Cuevas, who lost his life in the line of duty on March 17, 2025. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
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Bill Hussey, Mayor Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk.
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