CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • March 24, 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 on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Pastor Esequiel Gallegos Ill from Living Word Inland Empire Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Jeff Allen.
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
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, removed Items No. 6 and 7 from the Consent Calendar, to be brought back at a future meeting.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk read out an email public comment submitted by resident Jeremy Briggs.
Johan Gallo, resident, addressed the sales tax discussion from the March 10, 2026, City Council meeting and concerns related to criminal activity in the city.
Jason Greeley, resident & Vice-Chair of the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee, announced the upcoming 42nd Annual Art Show that will be taking place from May 2- 3.
Toni Rosales, Representative from the Office of Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo, shared that Elysia Fernandez, Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce President & Resident, was selected for her service to a nonprofit organization. Ms. Rosales also provided a legislative update, noting that Assembly Bill 1382 and Assembly Bill 1597, both authored by Assemblywoman Castillo, have passed the Assembly and are currently proceeding through the Senate committee process.
Finally, Ms. Rosales advised that the Assemblywoman's office will be on spring recess from March 27 through April 5. She encouraged residents to direct any questions or concerns regarding state agency matters to the Assemblywoman's office during that time.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Hussey inadvertently proceeded to the Consent Calendar prior to Public Comment. After the Consent Calendar was discussed and voted on, the Council returned to Public Comment.
Following Public Comment, Mayor Hussey verbally disclosed a conflict of interest and recused himself from Consent Calendar Item No. 5.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Allen motioned to approve Consent Items No. 1-5 & 8, followed by a second by Council Member Brown.
Prior to the vote, Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, read the title of the ordinance into the record.
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
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 - March 10, 2026 3) Second Reading & Adoption of an Ordinance adding Chapter 9.37 (Aggressive Solicitation)
4) Approval of the February-2026 Check Register in the Amount of $929,384.93 5) Approve Check #83329 to Mayor Hussey in the amount of $419.20 from February 2026 Check Register
6) AB 1600 Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Five-Year Findings for FY 2019-20 through FY 2023-24
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7) Adoption of the 2026-27 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study, Updated Development Impact Fees, and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 4.80.010 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
Greg Brown, Vice President with Revenue & Cost Specialists, provided the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing at 6:27pm.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing at 6:27pm.
Council Member Brown motioned to approve the staff recommendation adopting the Nexus fees at the maximum level, followed by a second from Council Member Allen.
Upon clarification from Adrian Guerra, City Attorney stated for the record that the motion shall include adoption of the resolution along with the initial first reading of the ordinance as presented in the Staff Report, along with the revised EXHIBIT A for the development Impact Fees Schedule as presented on the dais and displayed during the meeting.
Prior to the vote, Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, read the title of the ordinance into the record.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Brown
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
8) Purchase of Additional Video Surveillance Cameras in the Public Right-Of- Way
Christine Clayton presented the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Johan Gallo, Resident, commented on this item.
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
9) Mayor to Appoint a Council Member to Attend the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Riverside Highland Water Company
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, provided the Staff Report for this item.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Sabino motioned to appoint Council Member Wilson to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Riverside Highland Water Company, seconded by Mayor Hussey.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Allen requested consideration of a future City Council discussion regarding a Vacancy Tax for commercial properties; the request was seconded by Mayor Hussey.
RESULT: APPROVED 4 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen
ABSTAIN: Council Member Matt Brown
NAYS: None
Mayor Hussey requested consideration of a future City Council discussion regarding a Special Tax for law enforcement; the request was seconded by Council Member Allen.
RESULT: APPROVED 3 TO 2
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Matt Brown reported on the following:
• Attended the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce Meeting on March 11, 2026 & announced that the Grand Terrace Toastmasters Club meet every Friday at 7 am in the Cottage Room at Azure Hills Church
• Attended the Cars & Coffee monthly meeting on March 21, 2026 • Announced on the record a clarification of a statement made at a previous City Council meeting regarding a survey from the San Bernardino Community College District, not the Colton Joint Unified School District, and its relation to a potential future bond measure that could affect local property owners Council Member Jeff Allen reported on the following:
• Attended the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce Meeting on March 11, 2026 • Attended the 2026 Civic Well Policymakers Conference in Yosemite on March 12-15, 2026
• Attended the League of California Cities Regional Division meeting on March 19, 2026, in Yucaipa
• Attended the San Bernardino County Veterans Advisory Committee Meeting on March 23, 2026
• Communicated with Senator Ochoa Bogh and Senator Reyes on advancing a firearms training bill with the addition of other safety trainings that would be beneficial to the public
Council Member Doug Wilson reported on the following:
• Attended the League of California Cities Regional Division meeting on March 19, 2026, in Yucaipa
• Attended the Annual Expanded Learning & STEAM Symposium at Grand Terrace High School on March 20, 2026
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino reported on the following:
• Community engagement efforts in collaboration with San Bernardino County Sheriff Lieutenant Fries and City Staff to address residents' concerns Mayor Bill Hussey reported on the following:
• Will be attending the Annual Easter Eggstravaganza at Cal State San Bernardino on March 28, 2026, from 11am to 2pm hosted by the Heart Matters Foster Family Agency
• Attended the DonkeyLand Town Hall meeting at Sandals Church Hunter Park in Riverside on March 23, 2026
J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, announced the following:
• National Orange Show Event for Beyond Wonderland on March 27-28 from 3pm-2am. The city will be posting the noise complaint phone number on the City Website.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Lieutenant Fries reported on the following:
• Addressed Mayor Hussey & Council Member Allen's questions regarding flock cameras
FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
None.
K. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:06 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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