CITY CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • June 10, 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, June 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
Invocation
The Invocation was given by Pastor Carlos Silva from Church of Fire in Christ.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Carlos Silva from Church of Fire in Christ.
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
Chuck Hornsby, Grand Terrace Resident, provided a statement regarding undocumented immigrants and the ongoing protests.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Louis Vidaure, Legislative Analyst with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) gave a PowerPoint presentation on Measure I.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Before the vote, Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, read by title only, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 8.112.180 (ESTABLISHMENT OF A NO FIREWORKS SAFETY ZONE) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH
AND SAFETY) OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH AMENDS THE CITY'S FIREWORKS REGULATIONS" and;
"AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.112.180 (ESTABLISHMENT OF A NO FIREWORKS SAFETY ZONE) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH
AND SAFETY) OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH AMENDS
THE CITY'S FIREWORKS REGULATIONS, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF AND THAT IT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY" and; SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (PUBLIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES)."
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
1) Waive Full Reading of, and Direct the City Attorney to Read by Title only for, Ordinances on the Agenda
2) Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - May 27, 2025 3) Approval of the April-2025 Check Register in the Amount of $661,176.88 Mayor Hussey recussed himself on this item for check numbers 82388 and 82442.
4) An Ordinance Amending Section 8.112.180 (Establishment of a No Fireworks Safety Zone) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Grand Terrace Municipal 5) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Levying Special Taxes Within the City of Grand Terrace Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Public Maintenance Services)
6) Commitment of Fund Balance for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in Accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 54 and City Reserves Policy No. 3.06
7) GANN Limit
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8) Public Hearing for 2025-26 Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 89-1 Shanita Tillman, Senior Management Analyst, provided the PowerPoint and Staff Report for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing at 6:32pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing at 6:32pm.
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL REPORT,
AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, AND ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 89-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: | Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
9) Community Benefit Fund Grant Award to the Titan Strickers FC for FY2024-25 in the Amount of $500
Christine Clayton, Finance Director, provided the Staff Report for this item.
Tommy Rivero, Grand Terrace Community Soccer Manager, provided a brief statement on this item.
Joseph Van Campen, Grand Terrace Community Soccer Coach, provided a brief statement on this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE TITAN STRIKERS FC IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 TO SUPPORT THEIR TOURNAMENT IN JUNE 2025.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
10) Community Benefit Fund Grant Award to the Titan Strickers FC in the Amount of $2,000 for FY2025-26
Christine Clayton, Finance Director, provided the Staff Report for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE TITAN STRIKERS FC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 TO SUPPORT TOURNAMENT REGISTRATIONS IN FY2025-26.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
1. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Matt Brown reported on the following:
Nothing to report.
Council Member Jeff Allen reported on the following:
• Attended San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership Central Valley Regional Steering Committee on May 28, 2025.
• Attended the Cal Cities Luncheon in Redlands on May 29, 2025. • Attended the Wellness Wonderland health Fair at the Indian Health Clinic in Grand Terrace on May 29, 2025
• Attended the Community Coalitions for Change held at the Senior Center on May 31, 2025.
Council Member Doug Wilson reported on the following:
• Attended the Metropolitan Water District Tour
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino reported on the following:
• Attended the Leader and Energy Summit on June 5, 2025. • Attended the AQMD (Virtually) Meeting on June 6, 2025. • Attended the Living Word Ribbon Cutting of their new playground on June 7, Mayor Bill Hussey reported on the following:
• Attended the Clean Air Commissions on June 6, 2025, held in Diamond Bar. • Attended the Living Word Ribbon Cutting of their new playground on June 7, 2025.
• Announced the Chamber of Commerce Meeting being held on June 11, 2025. • Announced the Tender Petal Florist Grand Opening is being held on June 14, 2025.
• Attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting on June 5, 2025, in Los Angeles.
J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, announced the following:
• Nothing to Report.
FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
• Gary Jager, Assistant Fire Chief, provided an update on the house fire that occurred earlier today.
• Mentioned that it is fire season and advised the public to take precautions and addressed the Mayor's questions regarding palm trees and fireworks.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
• Sheriff Emos provided an update on the disturbances occurring at or near Cal Skate.
K. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hussey recessed the Regular Meeting of the City Council to closed session at 7:18 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Pursuant to Government Code sections 54957(b)(1) and 54954.5(e)
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Hussey reconvened the Regular Meeting of the City Council from closed session at 7:51 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, announced that there was one (1) closed session item, Public Employee Discipline dismissal release under government code sections 54957(b)(1) and 54954.5(e). An update was provided to the City Council, discussion was had, no action provided, and no action taken.
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:52 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
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Daysi Alçocer, City Clerk