CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • July 8, 2025
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center • 22795 Barton Road
Call to Order
8, 202 Bal us Pry convened the regular Meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, July Invocation
The Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scoutmaster David Crandell.
AB 2449 Disclosures
None.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Bill Hussey
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino
Council Member Jeff Allen
Absent: Council Member Doug Wilson
Council Member Matt Brown
A. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA
None.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Kevin Poutre, Grand Terrace Resident, expressed his concerns regarding the availability of the dog park and the issues with the fireworks getting worse over time.
Robert Sanchez, Grand Terrace Resident, expressed his concerns regarding the use of fireworks.
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace Resident, expressed her concerns regarding fireworks from the fourth of July weekend that caused distress among residents and animals.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Howard Choy, Executive Consultant with EES Consulting, provided a PowerPoint presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RESULT: APPROVED 3ТО 0
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Allen 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 - June 10, 2025 3) Approval of the May-2025 Check Register in the Amount of $768,415.12 Mayor Hussey recused himself on this item for check number 82521.
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, recommended to the Council that the line item where the Mayor recuses himself be brought back at the next Regular City Council meeting due to there not being a majority of the legislative body present to vote on payment of money.
4) Authorize the Use and Acceptance of Electronic Signatures E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5) Levy of Assessments for Delinquent Refuse and Sewer Accounts Shanita Tillman, Senior Management Analyst, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace Resident, had a question regarding the item.
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPTION AND ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERICIAL REFUSE AND SEWER FEES ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLLS BY THE TAX ASSESSOR; and
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY REPORTS OF DELINQUENT
REFUSE AND SEWER USER FEES AND DIRECTING THAT SUCH
DELINQUENT FEES BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL AND BE
IMPOSED AS ASSESSMENTS UPON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE; and
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUDITOR-CONTROLLER/TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR
AND THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE FOR THE COLLECTION OF
SPECIAL TAXES, FEES, AND ASSESSMENTS ON THE COUNTY
PROPERTY TAX ROLL; and
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUDITOR-CONTROLLER/TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR
AND THE DISTRICT FOR THE COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAXES, FEES,
AND ASSESSMENTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL
RESULT: APPROVED 3 ТО 0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
6) Public Hearing on Staffing Vacancies Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 Michelle Fuentes, Senior Management Analyst, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE & FILE
RESULT: APPROVED 3 TO 0
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
7) Community Benefit Fund Grant Award to the Grand Terrace Women's Club in the Amount of $2,000
Christine Clayton, Finance Director, presented the item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Judy Duffield, 1st VP for the Women's Club, spoke on behalf of the Women's Club.
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace Resident, expressed her gratitude for all the work the Women's Club have done over the years and what they continue to RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE GRAND TERRACE WOMEN'S CLUB IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 TO SUPPORT CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN.
RESULT: APPROVED 3ТО 0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
8) Community Benefit Fund Grant Award to Troop 40 BSA in the Amount of $2,000
Christine Clayton, Finance Director, presented the item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
David Crandell, Scoutmaster for Troop 40, provided background information on this year's Summer Camp and eligibility.
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR THE TROOP 40 BSA FOR THEIR SUMMER CAMP TUITION
RESULT: APPROVED 3 TO 0
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
9) Appointing Voting Delegates for Cal Cities 2025 Annual Conference & Expo Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, presented the Staff Report for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING
DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO THE 2025 CAL CITIES ANNUAL
CONFERENCE & EXPO AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE
RESULT: APPROVED 3 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
10) Future Agenda Item for Review of Existing Marijuana Policies and Ordinances Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, presented the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RECOMMENDATION: THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE NO ACTION AND
MAKE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXISTING MARIJUANA-RELATED
POLICIES AND ORDINANCES IN THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL
CODE AT THIS TIME
RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE & FILE
RESULT: APPROVED 3ТО 0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
11) Elimination of Existing City Positions
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, presented the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ELIMINATE EXISTING POSITIONS AND APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PERSONNEL RULES
TO REFLECT THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY
RESULT: APPROVED 3 TO 0
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
12) First Reading and Introduction of Addition of Mobile Food Truck Ordinance to the City of Grand Terrace Municipal Code
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, presented the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace Resident expressed her concerns regarding this item.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct The City Attorney To Read By Title Only, Waive Reading Of, And Introduce "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 12.60 (MOBILE FOOD TRUCKS) TO TITLE 12 (STREETS,
SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE GRAND TERRACE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF MOBILE FOOD TRUCKS WITHIN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE"
RESULT: APPROVED 3ТО 0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None.
NAYS: None
13) First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing the Establishment of a Schedule of Fines by Resolution
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, presented the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace Resident, expressed her concerns regarding this item.
Lieutenant Kevin Fries addressed Bobbie Forbes' concerns.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct The City Attorney To Read By Title Only, Waive Reading Of, And Introduce "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 1.16.010 ("GENERAL PENALTIES") OF TITLE 1 ("GENERAL PROVISIONS"); SECTION 2.44.020 ("VIOLATION-PENALTY") OF TITLE 2 ("ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL"); SECTION 3.08.150
("VIOLATION-PENALTY") OF TITLE 3 ("REVENUE AND FINANCE"); SECTIONS 4.12.010 ("FEES DESIGNATED"), 4.20.010 ("FEES
DESIGNATED"'), 4.28.010 ("FINES DESIGNATED"), 4.32.010
("GENERALLY"), 4.36.010 ("FINES DESIGNATED"'), 4.40.010 ("PENALTIES DESIGNATED"), 4.44.020 ("FINES DESIGNATED");
4.48.040 ("VIOLATION OF SECTION 12.08.310"), 4.60 ("CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARK"), 4.64.010 ("VIOLATION-PENALTY"), 4.68.060 ("VIOLATION-PENALTY"), 4.105.010 ("FINES DESIGNATED"') OF TITLE 4 ("COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULES, FINES AND TAXES");
SECTIONS 5.04.390 ("VIOLATION-PENALTY"), 5.42.190 ("REMOVAL OF REFUSE") OF TITLE 5 ("BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS"'); SECTIONS 6.04.050 ("ANIMAL NOISE"), 6.32.030 ("PENALTY PROVISION") OF TITLE 6 ("ANIMALS"); SECTIONS 8.04.170 ("VIOLATIONS"), 8.08.180 ("CRIMINAL PENALTIES"), 8.68.130 ("VIOLATION-PENALTY"), 8.104.080 ("SAME-CITY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES), 8.104.090 ("SAME-CITY PARKS AND OTHER
RECREATION AREAS"), 8.104.100 ("SMOKING WASTE", 8.108.060 ("PENALTY FOR VIOLATION"), 8.112.200 ("ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND PENALTIES") OF TITLE 8 ("HEALTH AND SAFETY"'); SECTIONS
9.05.030 ("VIOLATION-PENALTY"), 9.32.080 ("VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES") OF TITLE 9 ("PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE"); SECTION 10.04.640 ("INFRACTION—FINE") OF TITLE 10 ("VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC"'); SECTIONS 12.08.440 ("FINES FOR FAILURE TO OBTAIN AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT"), 12.24.060 ("INSURANCE
REQUIRED"'), 12.32.020 ("UNLAWFUL ACTS"), 12.32.140 ("PARK HOURS"'), 12.32.160 ("VEHICLES IN PARKS"'), 12.32.170 ("ASSEMBLIES, PROGRAMS OR FESTIVALS IN PARKS"'), 12.32.180 ("SMOKING");
12.36.060 ("VIOLATIONS"), 12.48.060 ("VIOLATION-PENALTY"),
12.52.020 ("GENERAL PROHIBITION"), 12.52.070 ("PENALTIES") OF TITLE 12 ("STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES"); SECTION
15.52.160 ('VIOLATION-PENALTY") OF TITLE 15 ("BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION"); SECTIONS 18.60.030 ("PARKING REGULATIONS"), AND 18.91.050 ("DECLARATION OF PUBLIC NUISANCE") OF TITLE 18 ("ZONING") OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
STREAMLINE THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES—INCLUDING
INFRACTIONS, MISDEMEANORS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS—
FOR CODE VIOLATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF A
SCHEDULE OF FINES BY RESOLUTION"
RESULT: APPROVED 3 ТО 0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Jeff Allen requested that a discussion be held on the formation of a citizens' committee for the new library community center.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RESULT: APPROVED 3ТО 0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace Resident, has requested to have a discussion about Patrick O'Brien's property where TSG used to be and a discussion about JC Wallace Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, addressed Bobbie Forbes' future agenda item request.
1. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Jeff Allen reported on the following:
• Attended the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services Regional Steering Committee Meeting on July 2, 2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino reported on the following:
• Attended the Cal Skate National Championship on July 6, 2025.
Mayor Bill Hussey reported on the following:
• Attended the Grand Opening for Tender Petal Florist on June 14, 2025. • Attended the Grand Opening for Baskin-Robbins on June 28, 2025. • Attended the Cal Skate National Championship on July 6, 2025 J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, reported on the following:
• Parks Opening and Closing automatically with newly installed gates • City Hall New parking lot for Staff Members
• July 16, 2025, Employee Recognition Luncheon
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Gary Jager, Assistant Fire Chief, provided an update on fireworks and the enforcement involved by the Fire Department.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Kevin Fries, Lieutenant, provided an update over the fourth of July weekend and what the department would like to do regarding the use of fireworks moving forward.
K. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:29 p.m. in memory of the families and victims of the Texas floods. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. . =
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