CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • October 14, 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, October 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Mayor Hussey announced that tonight's City Council meeting will be closing in memory of long-time Grand Terrace Resident Mike Correra.
Invocation
The Invocation was given by Pastor Linda Biswas from Azure Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hussey.
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
None.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, read an email comment which was received on 10/14/2025 by Juanita Odenbaugh, Grand Terrace Resident regarding consent item No. 12.
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, announced for the record that there was an update to "EXHIBIT B" for consent item No. 12, copies were provided to the council and one copy was placed on the agenda packet located by the chamber entrance for the public to review.
Mayor Hussey pulled item No. 12 for discussion.
BEFORE THE VOTE, ADRIAN GUERRA, CITY ATTORNEY, READ BY TITLE ONLY, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF 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.
COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN MOTIONED WITH A SECOND, FOLLOWED BY MAYOR PRO TEM SABINO, TO APPROVE ITEMS NO. 1-11 AND 13 ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
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
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 4) Approve Check #82833 to Mayor Hussey in the amount of $359.85 from the August 2025 Check Register
Mayor Hussey recused himself on this item.
5) Approve Check #82888 to Councilmember Wilson in the amount of $1,110.00 from the August 2025 Check Register
Council Member Wilson recused himself on this item.
6) Approval of the September-2025 Check Register in the Amount of $623,048.78.
7) Approve Check #82908 to Mayor Hussey in the amount of $359.85 from the September 2025 Check Register
Mayor Hussey recused himself on this item.
8) Approval of Resolution and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Contract Services with Revenue & Cost Specialists (RCS) for Consultant Services 9) Second Reading & Adoption of the 2025 California Building Codes 10) Approval of the San Bernardino County Amendment No. 7 Library Lease Agreement
11) Authorize Purchase Order for Procurement of Diesel Generator using FY 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant and Equipment Replacement Funds
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
Item No. 12 was pulled for discussion.
Gabriel Arguelles, Assistant Planner, responded to the City Council's questions and addressed their concerns.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace Resident, read out a comment from Cynthia Bidney for the record expressing her concerns regarding this item, Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace Resident, also expressed her concerns regarding this item.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
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
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
14) Approval of the City of Grand Terrace 2040 Vision
Judith Garcia, Management Analyst, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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
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
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
I. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Matt Brown reported on the following:
• Attended the Colton Grand Terrace Relay for Life on September 27, 2025 • Attended the JPIA Annual Conference
• Attended the Chamber of Commerce
• Attended the League of California Cities from October 8-October 10, 2025 • Attended the Fall Festival on October 11, 2025
Council Member Jeff Allen reported on the following:
• Attended Colton Grand Terrace Relay for Life on September 27, 2025 • Attended the JPIA Annual Conference
• Attended the League of California Cities from October 7-October 10, 2025 • Attended the Fall Festival on October 11, 2025
Council Member Doug Wilson reported on the following:
• Attended the UCR 10-year Celebration for Public Policy on October 6, 2025 Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino reported on the following:
• Attended the Fall Festival on October 11, 2025
• Attended the League of California Cities from October 8-October 10, 2025 Mayor Bill Hussey reported on the following:
• Attended the Colton Grand Terrace Relay for Life on September 27, 2025 • Attended the UCR 10-year Celebration for Public Policy on October 6, 2025 • Attended the League of California Cities from October 8-October 10, 2025 J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, announced the following:
• Announced that a rainstorm would be coming in and, if assistance is required, please reach out to the City, also thanked the community for the care and pride they take in maintaining their homes and properties and the use of the city dumpster has been kept neat.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
• Lieutenant Kevin Fries reminds the community of the upcoming holiday season and to be vigilant, if they can purchase a ring camera for peace of mind or to assist law enforcement during this time when theft and other crimes will be or the rise.
FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
• Nothing to Report
Council Member Allen asked the Fire Department about recent state laws that came into effect in the state of California. Before a discussion took place, Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, recommended that the item be placed on a future agenda to ensure compliance with the Brown Act.
K. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council in memory of Grand Terrace Resident Mike Correra at 7:10 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
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Bill Hussey, I Daysi Alcoder, City Clerk