CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • April 14, 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, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Mayor Hussey.
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
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, pulled Consent Item No. 9 for discussion and removed Item No. 14 from the agenda and requested to have this come back at a future meeting.
Council Member Allen noted a discrepancy in his copy of the agenda, Council Member Allen and the Council agreed to proceed with the items listed on the agenda that was properly noticed and posted on the City website.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, read out an email comment submitted by resident Bobbie Forbes to the Clerk's Office.
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, read out an email comment submitted by resident Juanita Odenbaugh to the Clerk's Office.
Johan Gallo, Resident, provided his comments regarding development projects and school traffic within the City.
George Candray, Resident, provided comments regarding paving near his home and requested paving on a small portion of Mt Vernon street.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation — Child Abuse Prevention Month
Hillary Steenson-Ray, Associate Network Officer with Children's Network was to be presented with a Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation but could not attend the meeting.
Mayor Hussey read out the Proclamation for the record and directed staff to provide the proclamation to their organization at a later time.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Hussey recused himself from Consent Calendar Item No. 5.
Council Member Brown provided comments on Consent Calendar Items No. 2 and 3.
Council Member Brown motioned to approve Calendar Consent Items No. 1-8, 10 and 11 followed by a second from Council Member Wilson.
Prior to the vote, Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, read the title of the ordinance associated with Consent Calendar Item No. 11 into the record for adoption.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Council Member Wilson
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) Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2025
3) Treasurer's Report as of December 31, 2025
4) Approval of the March-2026 Check Register in the Amount of $571,008.15. 5) Approve Check #83461 to Mayor Hussey in the amount of $419.20 from the March 2026 Check Register
6) Authorization to Advertise the Planning Commission Member Term Expirations
7) Authorization to Advertise the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee Member Term Expirations
8) Approval of an Annual Subscription Agreement with Gladwell Governmental Services, Inc. for Records Retention Schedule Maintenance and Updates 9) Award Concrete Rehabilitation at Various Locations (2) to Carter Enterprises Group, Inc.
Konrad Bolowich provided a brief overview of the Pavement Rehabilitation Program related to Consent Calendar Item No. 9.
It was noted that Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, and Council Member Brown each have a real property conflict of interest due to the proximity of properties they own being within 500 to 1,000 feet of the proposed pavement projects throughout the City.
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, recommended that the identified Council Members recuse themselves from the discussion due to conflicts of interest. The City Attorney further advised that, in order for the Council to take action on the item, straws be drawn to determine which of the four affected members could remain for discussion and voting. It was determined that two of the four Council Members would be permitted to participate.
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, provided straws for the drawing. Council Members who selected straws with black-colored tips were permitted to remain for discussion and voting, while those who selected white straws were required to recuse themselves. As a result, Mayor Hussey and Mayor Pro Tem Sabino recused themselves from the discussion, and Council Member Wilson and Council Member Brown remained.
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, then presented the staff report for Consent Calendar Item No. 9.
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, noted for the record that Mayor Hussey and Mayor Pro Tem Sabino had recused themselves and stepped down from the dais.
Council Member Allen moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 9, with a second by Council Member Brown.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
RESULT: APPROVED 3 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
10) Additional Appropriations for Diesel Generator using Equipment Replacement Fund
11) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 4.80.010 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code to update the City's development impact fee program, remove obsolete fee amounts, and provide that development impact fees shall be established by City Council resolution consistent with the Mitigation Fee Act and Assembly Bill 602 (AB-602)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
12) Event Location Approval for Trunk or Treat 2026
Judith Garcia, Management Analyst, provided the staff report and PowerPoint Presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Shad Boal, Resident, provided a comment in support of this item.
Mayor Hussey moved to relocate the Trunk or Treat event to Richard Rollins Park, with a second by Council Member Allen. Council Member Brown recommended that the event hours be changed from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Mayor Hussey amended his motion to include Council Member Brown's recommendation, and Council Member Allen agreed and seconded the amended motion.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
13) First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Formalizing Public Works Standard Plans and Streetlight Design Standards
14) Community Benefit Fund Grant Award to the Grand Terrace High School Titan Wrestling Booster Club
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Brown requested consideration of a future City Council discussion regarding operations at JC Wallace and directed the City Attorney to provide a report responsive to the initial agenda item request formally submitted at the February 10, 2026, City Council meeting; the request was seconded by Mayor Hussey.
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
Council Member Brown requested consideration of a future City Council discussion regarding the potential conversion of the existing tennis court at Grand Terrace Fitness Park into four Pickleball Courts; the request was seconded by Mayor Hussey.
RESULT: APPROVED 4 TO 1
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: Council Member Allen
Council Member Wilson requested consideration of a future City Council discussion regarding billboard businesses with no credible operations within the City; the request was seconded by Council Member Allen.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Wilson
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
I. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Matt Brown reported on the following:
• Attended the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce Meeting on April 8, 2026 • Attended the City Staff Easter Potluck on April 2, 2026 • Attended Feeding America Riverside — San Bernardino County on April 9, 2026 • Attended the State of the Fire District with Assistant Fire Chief Jager on April 9, 2026
Council Member Jeff Allen reported on the following:
• Attended the Annual Shareholder meeting for the Riverside Highland Water Company on March 26, 2026
• Attended the Relay for Life Kick-off meeting on March 28, 2026 • the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce Meeting on April 8, 2026 • Attended the Prop 4 Climate Bond Workshop hosted by Senator Eloise Reyes' office on April 8, 2026
• Attended the Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce meeting
• Attended the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership Central Region Committee on April 8, 2026
• Attended the State of the Fire District with Assistant Fire Chief Jager on April 9, 2026
Council Member Doug Wilson reported on the following:
• Advised residents who have noticed an increased volume of flights going over their homes or disturbances related to aircraft noise, to direct their concerns to the San Bernardino County Airport Authority website
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino reported on the following:
• Addressed resident concerns that were raised on social media regarding the condition of city streets and public safety issues within the community by coordinating with Lieutenant Fries to hold a business safety meeting during a Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce Meeting held on April 8, 2026. The San Bernardino County Sheriff Non-Emergency Number was provided as well: 909- 387-8313
Mayor Bill Hussey reported on the following:
• Advised residents to report noise complaints to the San Bernardino County Airport Authority website
• Attended the Southern California Association of Governments Joint Policy Committee meeting on April 9, 2026
• Attended the Omnitrans 50-Year Anniversary Celebration on April 1, 2026 J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, announced the following:
• Confirmed that Family Services Agency will continue to provide senior lunch services for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-27
incidents of landscape damage will be treated as acts of vandalism
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Lieutenant Fries reported on the following:
• Encouraged the public to be proactive and report concerns in a timely manner in order to assist the Sheriff's Department in proving as effectively as possible, was thankful to have been a part of the business safety meeting held in coordination with the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce Meeting and explained how ongoing assistance and information will continue to be made available
FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant Fire Chief Jager reported on the following:
• The roof at the Fire Station has been completed
• Attended the State of the Fire District on April 9, 2026 Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, recommended to the Council to read into the record the closed session items prior to recessing the Regular City Council Meeting in order to convene the Special City Council Meeting, scheduled to begin promptly at 7:30 pm.
Upon adjournment of the Special Meeting, the City Council would then reconvene the Regular City Council Meeting and proceed with the Closed Session Items.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION
The Regular City Council Meeting temporarily adjourned at 7:30 pm.
K. CLOSED SESSION
The Regular City Council Meeting reconvened at 8:11 pm for closed session.
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
[Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957]
Title of Position: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation
[Pursuant to Government Code sections 54954.5(c), 54956.9 (d) (3), (e)(1)] Based on existing facts and circumstances, this closed session is only to decide whether a closed session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), which provides: "A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency." Reference Nos. 2026-001 and 2026-002.
Number of cases: 2
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Hussey reconvened the Regular Meeting of the City Council from closed session at 9:12 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, announced that there were two (2) closed session items.
An update was provided by the City Attorney; direction was provided to the City Attorney. However, there was no reportable action.
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 9:13 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Bill nesse Darsi a
Bill Hussey, Mayer Daysi Aicocot, City Clerk