CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES ● June 9, 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, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Senior Pastor Percy Harper of St. Marks Missionary Baptist Church in San Bernardino.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brown.
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
None.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition — Grand Terrace High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team
The following Grand Terrace High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team members were presented with a certificate of recognition for all their accomplishments and outstanding representation of Grand Terrace:
• Jaylin Bauchman
• Victoria Cortez
• Deanna Sandoval
• Harper Huxhold
• Brianna Flores
• Quetzalli Barker
• Ruby Aldama
• Lillyanne Casner
• Evalina Padilla
• Kalia Williams
• Annaleya Flores
• Jayden Apodaca
• Mikayla Saenz
• Brianna Marroquin
• Mia Mezzanatto
• Nicoletta Kazaltes
• Emily Thiessen
• Natalie Martinez
• Gabriela Jacome Avendano
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Hussey announced that Consent Item No. 4 was pulled for discussion by Council Member Wilson.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Brown motioned to approve Consent Items No. 1–3, 5 and 6, seconded by Council Member Allen.
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
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 - May 26, 2026 3) Resolutions Calling & Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, and Requesting Consolidation of the Municipal Election with the State-Wide General Election on November 3, 2026, and Establishing Candidate Statement Regulations
4) Approval of Amendment to the Fire Hazard Abatement Services Agreement with the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Council Member Wilson motioned to approve Consent Item No. 4 adding language stating that the City of Grand Terrace will act as the first arbitrator with the best interest of its citizens on upcoming issues, seconded by Mayor Hussey.
For clarity, Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, asked Council Member Wilson to confirm that his motion was to approve the amendment with the added condition, and that if the County Fire Protection District does not agree to the condition during negotiations, the Council will be notified and the amendment will proceed as originally written.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Wilson
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
5) Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 2 Between the City of Grand Terrace and HDL Companies for Business License Auditing and Administration Services
6) Commitment of Fund Balance for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in Accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 54 and City Reserves Policy No. 3.06
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7) Public Hearing for 2026-27 Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 89-1 Shanita Tillman, Senior Management Analyst, provided the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Hussey closed the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m.
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
8) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Formalizing Public Works Standard Plans and Streetlight Design Standards
Shanita Tillman, Senior Management Analyst, provided the staff report for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Hussey closed the Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m.
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
9) Adoption of the FY2026-27 Proposed Budget
Christine Clayton, Finance Director, provided the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Council Member Wilson
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
10) Discussion and Direction Regarding Vacant Commercial Property Registration and Maintenance
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, provided the staff report on this item.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Allen motioned to receive and file this item, seconded by Mayor Hussey.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: None
NAYS: None
11) Discussion and Direction Regarding Billboard Businesses Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, provided the staff report on this item.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Wilson motioned to bring this item back to a date uncertain, seconded by Council Member Allen.
RESULT: APPROVED 3 TO 2
MOVER: Council Member Wilson
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
12) Operation of Bicycles within the City of Grand Terrace Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, provided the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Allen motioned to bring the item back at a future meeting, 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
13) Sales Tax Measure Polling
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, provided the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Wilson motioned to move the item forward for a general tax measure, seconded by Council Member Brown.
RESULT: APPROVED 4 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Wilson
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino
NAYS: None
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Allen motioned to have a discussion establishing a Citizen Budget Oversight Committee, followed by a second by Mayor Hussey.
RESULT: FAILED - 1 TO 3
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Council Member Allen
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino
NAYS: Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Brown I. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Matt Brown had nothing to report.
Council Member Jeff Allen had nothing to report.
Council Member Doug Wilson reported on the following:
• Announced that a resident of Grand Terrace received a ROTC command post and would like to have that individual recognized.
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino had nothing to report.
Mayor Bill Hussey reported on the following:
• Long-time Grand Terrace Resident, Neil "Pete" Peterson, turned 95 years old J. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER, SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENT,
AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, announced the following:
• Thanked the residents who participated in the Sales Tax poll
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Lieutenant Fries reported on the following:
• A presentation on Sheriff Resources will be brought forward for the local communities.
FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant Fire Chief Jager reported on the following:
• Requested that the City Council meeting be closed in memory of BJ Myers, Engineer with the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
K. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:33 p.m. in memory of Robert "BJ" Myers, an Engineer with the San Bernardino County Fire Department who passed away on June 4, 2026. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
_______________________________ _______________________________ Bill Hussey, Mayor Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk