CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • February 10, 2026
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, February 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Tonight's meeting will be closed in honor of Grant I, a former Sergeant with the San Bernardino County Sheriff who passed away on February 1, 2026.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Reverend Dr. Sonny Ahn from New Beginnings United Methodist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scouts of America Troop 40.
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
Johan Gallo, Resident, provided a statement in regard to the state-mandated rezoning.
David Crandell, Boy Scout Troop 40 Scoutmaster, shared information about an upcoming pancake breakfast they are hosting with the Lions Club at the Professional Plaza on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Toni Rosales, Field Representative for Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo, provided a legislative update on the Assemblywoman's committee assignments and newly introduced bills in Sacramento. She also reminded the community about the Mobile Office Hours at City Hall, with the next session scheduled for February 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Additionally, she announced that the nomination period for the 2026 Woman of the Year is now open and shared that flyers are available for residents interested in submitting nominations. Ms. Rosales further noted that a legislative update will be held at the Senior Center on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Cynthia Bidney, Resident, provided a statement regarding the state-mandated rezoning and density.
Bobbie Forbes, Resident, stated that she would like to see a staff report providing an update on JC Wallace due to ongoing concerns regarding safety in the city.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
The following Grand Terrace High School All American Cheerleaders were presented with a certificate of recognition for all their accomplishments and outstanding representation of Grand Terrace:
• Marlyn Hernandez - Senior
• Elyana Rodriguez - Senior
• A'Riyah Hill - Junior
• Maddie Medina - Junior
• Millie Macias - Senior
The following Grand Terrace High School Girl Wrestlers were presented with a certificate of recognition for all their accomplishments and outstanding representation of Grand Terrace:
• Isabella Millan- Junior
• Faith "Cheekies" Clavel- Sophomore
• Jessica Howard- Freshman
• Bella Mia Thompson- Sophomore
• Maddison "The Madness" St. Aubin -Freshman
• Greisy Sanchez- Senior
• Desteny Ramirez- Sophomore
• Addison Pender- Freshman
• Kaitlyn Garcia- Freshman
• Lillyanna "Whisper" Taylor- Senior
• Serena Navarro- Sophomore
• Victoria Perez- Junior
• Evelyn Garcia- Sophomore
As well as recognition of Coach Vincent Rodriguez and his Assistant Coach Marissa Gonzales.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT
Patricia Farley, Resident, provided a comment regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 8.
Mayor Hussey recused himself on Item No. 4 and Item No. 7.
Council Member Wilson recused himself on Item No. 6.
Council Member Brown clarified for the record that there is no conflict of interest regarding newly hired bus driver Jessica Brown for consent Item No.5, noting that they are not related.
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
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 - January 13, 2026 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting - January 27, 2026 3) Approval of the December-2025 Check Register in the Amount of $255,327.72.
4) Approve Check #83219 to Mayor Hussey in the amount of $359.85 from December 2025 Check Register
5) Approval of the January-2026 Check Register in the Amount of $559,914.68. 6) Approve Check #83270 to Councilmember Wilson in the amount of $1,217.40 from the January 2026 Check Register
7) Approve Check #83284 to Mayor Hussey in the amount of $359.85 from January 2026 Check Register
8) City of Grand Terrace Blue Mountain Festival Committee to host a beer garden as part of the event festivities on May 16, 2026, at Richard Rollins Community Park
9) Concrete Rehabilitation Project Award to DM Contracting, Inc.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10) Adoption of the 2026 Grand Terrace Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Noelle Anderson, Project Manager with Michael Baker International provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing at 6:50pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing at 6:50pm.
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE GRAND TERRACE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION 2026 PLAN UPDATE
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
11) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funding Priorities
Shantia Tillman, Senior Management Analyst, provided a PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing at 7:00pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing at 7:01pm.
RECOMMENDATION: CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PRIORITIZATION OF ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS FOR 2026-27 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING; AND PRIORITIZE FUNDING ALLOCATIONS AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE CITY'S CBG FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
12) Ordinance Amending Chapter 12.32 - Conduct on Public Property Shantia Tillman, Senior Management Analyst, provided a PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing at 7:09pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing at 7:09pm.
Before the vote Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, read out the title of the ordinance for the record.
RECOMMENDATION: FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.32 OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO CONDUCT ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND SOLID WASTE
CONTAINER USE
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
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
NAYS: None
13) Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 25-03 - Small Lot Subdivisions and Starter Home Revitalization Act Implementation
Gabriel Arguelles, Assistant Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation on this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing at 7:19pm.
ancia aley, eldent, stated that she disagrees with the approval of the item as currently written.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing at 7:23pm.
Before the vote Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, read out the title of the ordinance for the record.
RECOMMENDATION: FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 25-03, AMENDING TITLE 17 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO IMPLEMENT STATE SMALL-LOT SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS UNDER SENATE BILL 684 (2023) AS AMENDED BY SENATE BILL 1123 (2024), TO
UPDATE MINISTERIAL LAND USE PERMIT PROCEDURES TO INCLUDE CODE-
COMPLIANT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES CONSISTENT WITH HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM NO. 16, AND DETERMINING THAT ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 25-03 IS NOT A PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
RESULT: APPROVED 3 TO 1
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino
NAYS: Council Member Wilson
14) Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 25-04 - Logistics Use Standards (AB 98 / SB 415)
Gabriel Arguelles, Assistant Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation on this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing at 7:33pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jessica Segovia, Department Secretary, read an email from Tatiana Flores, Organizer for the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice, and placed the attached document on the dais.
Bobbie Fobes, resident of Grand Terrace, commented that Terrace Avenue is not a truck route.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing at 7:43pm.
Before the vote Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, read out the title of the ordinance for the record.
RECOMMENDATION: FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA) 25-04, AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) TO IMPLEMENT ASSEMBLY BILL 98 (2024), AS CLARIFIED BY SENATE BILL 415 (2024), INCLUDING ADDING DEFINITIONS, ESTABLISHING A "LOGISTICS USE" CATEGORY, AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 18.75 (LOGISTICAL USE STANDARDS); AND FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS NOT
A PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.28(e), 65913.4.5(b), AND 66499.41(i).
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
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
NAYS: None
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
15) 2025-26 Mid-Year and Year-End Budget Review
Christine Clayton, Finance Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE THE FY 2025-26 MID-YEAR AND YEAR-
END REPORT
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Hussey requested that the city provide an update regarding the JC Wallace House, seeking clarification to ensure appropriate actions are being taken, particularly in light of a recent incident involving a Grand Terrace resident who was injured. The mayor requested that representatives from the JC Wallace House attend and address the city.
Council Member Brown also added that information be provided to the Council on current code enforcement and law enforcement measures being taken to address ongoing safety concerns at the JC Wallace House. The discussion should also include how the JC Wallace House was permitted to operate in the City without a formal public hearing regarding the change in the condition of use permit (CUP). Staff should present options to Council to reopen the CUP to consider stronger operating conditions, including enforceable penalties for violations.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
1. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Matt Brown reported on the following:
• Attended the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department 2026 Volunteer Installation Ceremony:
• Attended the Housing Element Study Session on February 5, 2026, that was conducted by our Grand Terrace Staff and the consultants.
Council Member Jeff Allen reported on the following:
• Attended the Housing Element Study Session on February 5, 2026, that was conducted by our Grand Terrace Staff and the consultants. • Attended the 2026 Civic Well Policy Bridge in Sacramento, California.
Council Member Doug Wilson reported on the following:
• Nothing to Report
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino reported on the following:
• Attended the League of California Cities Regional Division meeting • Attended the Housing Element Study Session on February 5, 2026, that was conducted by our Grand Terrace Staff and the consultants. • Announced the Chamber of Commerce meeting taking place Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Mayor Bill Hussey reported on the following:
• Provided an update regarding graffiti removal at the railroad bridge by the 215 Freeway.
• Attended the League of California Cities Regional Division meeting. Provided an update on Pro 36 and Measure I and provided an update on the homeless shelter.
• Note to Grand Terrace residents of his Wednesday office hours from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. He also noted that he is available to receive emails and statements regarding residents' questions and concerns. Reminded residents that "Just the Facts" provides factual information and encouraged them not to rely on Facebook for City-related information in addition to updates and activities taking place in the city.
• Urged the Grand Terrace residents to call the Sheriff's Department non- emergency number for after-hours reports of loose dogs.
J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, announced the following:
• Provided information regarding Measure I, noting that it is a locally controlled tax. He stated that the City has used Measure I, funding for pavement and concrete improvements, and emphasized that it is an important source of local funding.
• Announced that the Blue Mountain Hike will take place on March 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant Fire Chief Jager reported on the following:
• Provided an update on a mechanical CPR device that will be placed on one of the fire engines.
• Reported that an upcoming storm is anticipated, and that sandbags are available at City Hall and the fire station.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Lieutenant Fries reported on the following:
• Provided an update regarding a student protest in the City and reminded that protesters have the right to demonstrate, but all protests must be conducted peacefully and respectfully, in accordance with the law, and that unlawful assemblies cannot be encouraged
K. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:43 p.m. in honor of San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Grant Ward, who recently lost his battle with cancer. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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Bill Hussey, Mayor Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk