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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
AGENDA ● May 26, 2026
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). Written public comments are available at the City Clerk's office.
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 - Special Meeting - May 12, 2026 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
3) Appoint Three (3) Planning Commission Members to Fill Three (3) New Four-Year Terms Expiring on June 30, 2030
RECOMMENDATION: APPOINT THE THREE (3) INCUMBENT PLANNING COMMISSIONER APPLICANTS TO NEW FOUR-YEAR TERMS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2030
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
4) Thirty-Fourth Amendment to Law Enforcement Services Contract No. 94-797 with the County of San Bernardino to Provide Law Enforcement Services for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 to the City of Grand Terrace
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE THIRTY-FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LAW Tuesday, May 26, 2026 3
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 94-797 WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FROM THE SHERIFFS’ DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT SUBJECT TO
CITY ATTORNEY APPROVAL AS TO FORM
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
5) Consideration of Approval of Amendment No. 10 to Waste Disposal Agreement No. 98- 107 with the County of San Bernardino
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT NO. 98-107 WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2035, ADJUSTING THE WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT CONTRACT RATE TO 83% OF THE COUNTY’S
POSTED GATE RATE, AND ELIMINATING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FORMULA DEPARTMENT: City Manager
6) Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 2 Between the City of Grand Terrace and HDL Companies for Business License Auditing and Administration Services RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH HDL COMPANIES (HDL) FOR BUSINESS LICENSE AUDITING AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR A TERM OF 1 YEAR AND A MAXIMUM COST OF $15,000.00; AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO CITY
ATTORNEY APPROVAL AS TO FORM
DEPARTMENT: Finance
7) Second Reading & Adoption of an Ordinance – Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-01 – Agricultural Employee Housing (Housing Element Program 12) RECOMMENDATION: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONDUCT
SECOND READING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA) 26-01 AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (E) 26-05; AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTERS 18.53 (AG-1 AGRICULTURAL OVERLAY DISTRICT), 18.56 (AG-2 AGRICULTURAL OVERLAY DISTRICT); AND ADDING CHAPTER 18.58 (AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYEE HOUSING), TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAM 12 (EMPLOYEE HOUSING) OF THE CITY’S 2021–2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND
ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT (HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 17021.5 AND 17021.6).
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development Services
8) Award of Professional Services Agreement to Kittelson & Associates, Inc. for Citywide AB 98 Truck Route Compliance, Inventory, and Signage Plan
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KITTELSON &
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ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF A CITYWIDE AB 98 TRUCK ROUTE COMPLIANCE, INVENTORY, AND SIGNAGE PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $189,513; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO CITY ATTORNEY APPROVAL AS TO FORM, AND TO MAKE ANY MINOR NONSUBSTANTIVE CHANGES DEPARTMENT: Public Works
9) Award Agreement to Pineda General Construction, Inc for Public Works Building Renovation Project
RECOMMENDATION: AWARD THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,000; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY
RELATED DOCUMENTS, SUBJECT TO CITY ATTORNEY APPROVAL AS TO FORM DEPARTMENT: Public Works
10) Senior Transportation Program Agreement with Omnitrans RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH OMNITRANS FOR THE CITY’S SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,784.41 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND $120,289.28 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027- 28, FOR A TOTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT OF $237,073.69; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO
CITY ATTORNEY APPROVAL AS TO FORM
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11) Public Hearing on Staffing Vacancies Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE THIS REPORT AS REQUIRED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 (AB 2561), WHICH OUTLINES THE CITY’S STAFFING
LEVELS, HIRING AND RETENTION PRACTICES, AND BARRIERS TO RECRUITMENT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
12) Discussion and Possible Reconsideration of Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-02, General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-01, Zone Change (ZC) 26-01, and Environmental Review (E) 26-03 – Establishment of the R3-40 High Density Multiple Family Residential District and Housing Element Rezoning
RECOMMENDATION: PASS A MOTION TO RECONSIDER APPROVAL OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA) 26-02, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) 26-01, ZONE CHANGE (ZC) 26-01, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (E) 26-03 – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE R3-40 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND
HOUSING ELEMENT REZONING
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DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
13) Policy Governing Remote Participation and Enhancement of Public Participation in City Council and Commission Meetings to implement Senate Bill No. 707 RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A POLICY ENTITLED “POLICY GOVERNING REMOTE PARTICIPATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION MEETINGS” TO IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL NO. 707
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
14) Introduction of the FY2026-27 Proposed Budget
RECOMMENDATION: REVIEW THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27; AND
BEGIN BUDGET DELIBERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; AND
CONTINUE BUDGET DELIBERATIONS ON JUNE 9, 2026, FOR BUDGET ADOPTION DEPARTMENT: Finance
15) Consideration of a Special Transactions and Use Tax at a Rate of Up to 1.00% RECOMMENDATION: PROVIDE DIRECTION WHETHER TO PREPARE SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX MEASURE FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
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
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J. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER, SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENT, AND FIRE
DEPARTMENT
City Manager Konrad Bolowich
Lieutenant Kevin Fries
Assistant Fire Chief Gary Jager
K. CLOSED SESSION
1. 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 No. 2026-004.
Number of cases: 1
L. ADJOURN
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on June 9, 2026, 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.