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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
AGENDA ● October 14, 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.grandterraceca.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 - NONE
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, and Direct the City Attorney to Read by Title only for, Ordinances on the Agenda
2) Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - September 23, 2025 3) Approval of the August-2025 Check Register in the Amount of $1,247,724.75 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER NO. 08312025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,247,724.75 AS SUBMITTED, FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Finance
4) Approve Check #82833 to Mayor Hussey in the amount of $359.85 from the August 2025 Check Register
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE CHECK #82833 TO MAYOR HUSSEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $359.85 FROM THE AUGUST 2025 CHECK REGISTER
DEPARTMENT: Finance
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5) Approve Check #82888 to Councilmember Wilson in the amount of $1,110.00 from the August 2025 Check Register
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE CHECK #82888 TO COUNCILMEMBER WILSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,110.00 FROM THE AUGUST 2025 CHECK REGISTER DEPARTMENT: Finance
6) Approval of the September-2025 Check Register in the Amount of $623,048.78.
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER NO. 09302025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $623,048.78 AS SUBMITTED, FOR THE MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Finance
7) Approve Check #82908 to Mayor Hussey in the amount of $359.85 from the September 2025 Check Register
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE CHECK #82908 TO MAYOR HUSSEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $359.85 FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2025 CHECK REGISTER DEPARTMENT: Finance
8) Approval of Resolution and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Contract Services with Revenue & Cost Specialists (RCS) for Consultant Services RECOMMENDATION: THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A RESOLUTION (ATTACHMENT 1) APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
CONTRACT SERVICES WITH REVENUE & COST SPECIALISTS (RCS) FOR
PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY, WHICH EXTENDS THE AGREEMENT TERM TO JANUARY 9, 2026, AND EXPANDS
THE SCOPE OF WORK TO INCLUDE A FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS PURSUANT TO AB 602, A FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS, AND PREPARATION OF A CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000, FOR A REVISED NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT TOTAL OF $42,600; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND
AUTHORIZE A GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 FOR THE EXPANDED CONSULTANT SERVICES AND $2,500 FOR CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW; AND
DETERMINE THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15306 – INFORMATION COLLECTION (CLASS 6 CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION)
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development Services
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9) Second Reading & Adoption of the 2025 California Building Codes RECOMMENDATION: THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONDUCT A SECOND READING AND ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES WITH AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 15.04, 15.08, 15.09, 15.10, 15.12, 15.16, 15.17, 15.18, 15.19, 15.20, 15.21,
15.22, AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.11 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. ONLY EDITORIAL
CHANGES DUE TO CODE YEARS AND SECTIONS THAT HAVE MOVED ARE BEING AMENDED. THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 15.11 IS DUE TO CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS ADOPTING TITLE 24, PART 7; CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE CODE
DEPARTMENT: Building & Safety Division
10) Approval of the San Bernardino County Amendment No. 7 Library Lease Agreement RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE
AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. 04-427 WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
FOR CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE COUNTY LIBRARY AT GRAND TERRACE CITY HALL; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY DEPARTMENT: City Manager
11) Authorize Purchase Order for Procurement of Diesel Generator using FY 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant and Equipment Replacement Funds RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A GENERATOR FROM QUINN POWER SYSTEMS USING FY 2024 EMPG AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
12) Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Applicant-Initiated Voluntary Relinquishment of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 19-01 for the Property Located at 11731 Terrace Avenue RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE THE STAFF REPORT; AND APPROVE A
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE APPLICANT-INITIATED VOLUNTARY
RELINQUISHMENT OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 19-01 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11731 TERRACE AVENUE.
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development Services
13) Approval of Legal Services Agreement with Fennemore LLP to Provide Legal Services in Connection with The Anthony Petta and Angeline Petta Family Trust Litigation RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
FENNEMORE LLP TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ANTHONY PETTA AND ANGELINE PETTA FAMILY TRUST LITIGATION, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO CITY
ATTORNEY APPROVAL AS TO FORM
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
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E. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
14) Approval of the City of Grand Terrace 2040 Vision
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE INITIATION OF THE 2040 STRATEGIC VISION
PROGRAM, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH STAKEHOLDER
ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAM MILESTONES; AND DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN
WITH PERIODIC UPDATES CULMINATING IN A COUNCIL-ADOPTED VISION PLAN AND 3-YEAR ROADMAP
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 October 28, 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.