CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • May 26, 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, May 26,2026, at 6:00 PM and announced that tonight's meeting will be closed in honor of service members and their families.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Reverend Bill Dunn, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Redlands.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member 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
Mayor Hussey removed Consent Item No. 6 to be brought back at a future meeting and pulled Consent Item No. 7 for discussion; Mayor Hussey reorganized the agenda to place Closed Session prior to New Business, upon completion of New Business, the meeting continues with the Public Hearing, after which the Council resumes the remainder of the agenda as usual, including Future Agenda Items and all subsequent sections.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, read out an email comment into the record, submitted by resident of Grand Terrace Lori Hawkins regarding Consent Item No. 7.
Bobbie Forbes, resident of Grand Terrace, provided a comment on Consent Item No. 7.
Council Member Allen motioned to approve Consent Item No. 1-5 and 8-10, seconded by Council Member Brown.
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 - 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
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
5) Consideration of Approval of Amendment No. 10 to Waste Disposal Agreement No. 98-107 with the County of San Bernardino
6) Second Reading & Adoption of an Ordinance - Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-01 - Agricultural Employee Housing (Housing Element Program 12) 7) Award of Professional Services Agreement to Kittelson & Associates, Inc. for Citywide AB 98 Truck Route Compliance, Inventory, and Signage Plan Council Member Brown motioned to approve Consent Item No. 7, seconded by Council Member Allen.
Prior to the vote, Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, read the title of the ordinance into the record.
RESULT: APPROVED 4 TO 1
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: Council Member Brown
8) Award Agreement to Pineda General Construction, Inc for Public Works Building Renovation Project
9) Senior Transportation Program Agreement with Omnitrans K. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hussey recessed the Regular Meeting of the City Council to closed session at 6:16 p.m.
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 tacts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency." Reference No. 2026-004.
Number of cases: 1
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Hussey reconvened the Regular Meeting of the City Council from closed session at 6:40 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, announced that there was one (1) closed session item.
An update was provided by the City Attorney, direction was provided to the City Attorney. However, there was no reportable action.
G. NEW BUSINESS
12) Policy Governing Remote Participation and Enhancement of Public Participation in City Council and Commission Meetings to implement Senate Bill No. 707
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, provided the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
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
NAYS: None
13) Introduction of the FY2026-27 Proposed Budget
Christine Clayton, Finance Director, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
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
14) Consideration of a Special Transactions and Use Tax at a Rate of Up to
1.00%
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Hussey motioned to move the item forward to include authorization by Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, to purchase a services agreement for a special tax and general tax survey through a consultant of the City Manager's choosing, seconded by Council Member Brown.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10) Public Hearing on Staffing Vacancies Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 for this Fuentes, Senior Management Analyst, provided the PowerP oint presentation
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
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
11) 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 Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m.
Mayor Hussey motioned to bring the item back at a future meeting, seconded by Council Member Allen.
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
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
I. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Matt Brown:
Nothing to report.
Council Member Jeff Allen reported on the following:
• Attended the San Bernardino County Solid Waste Task Force Committee Meeting on April 15, 2026, and provided a legislative update • Attended the California Community Choice Association Annual Conference on May 12-14, 2026, in Sacramento
• Attended the Grand Terrace Blue Mountain Festival on May 16, 2026 • Attended the Cal Cities Division luncheon on May 20, 2026, in Ontario • Attended the Memorial Day event at Veterans Freedom Park on May 25, 2026 Council Member Doug Wilson:
Nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino:
Nothing to report.
Mayor Bill Hussey reported on the following:
• Recognized Timothy Littlefield, End of Watch on September 14, 1986 • Attended the Memorial Day event at Veterans Freedom Park on May 25, 2026 • Attended the Cal Cities Division luncheon on May 20, 2026, in Ontario • Attended the JPIA Meeting on interview conduct
• Attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority City County Conference in Lake Arrowhead on May 14-15, 2026
• Attended the Grand Terrace Blue Mountain Festival on May 16, 2026 J. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER, SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENT,
AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, announced the following:
• Recognized the volunteers who assisted with the Grand Terrace Blue Mountain Festival on May 16, 2026
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Lieutenant Fries reported on the following:
• Announced Police Week observed on May 10-16, 2026
FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant Fire Chief Jager reported on the following:
• San Bernardino County Fire has been providing resources to Garden Grove during the spill incident
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:24 p.m. in honor of fallen service members, military personnel and first responders. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Bill Huss
Bill Hussey, Mayor Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk