CITY CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • July 28, 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, July 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Mark Matthews from Grand View Baptist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hussey.
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, stated for the record that Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3 would be voted on together and that Item 4 would be voted on separately.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Joseph Weber, a friend of the Mario Sanchez family, offered remarks in honor of long- time Grand Terrace resident, Mario Sanchez, following his passing.
Evelyn Gonzalez, Grand Terrace resident, invited the community to a smoke-free outdoor event.
Toni Rosales, Field Representative for Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo, provided a legislative update.
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, read out an email comment submitted by Grand Terrace resident, Michael Arteaga.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Simone Bacon, Girl Scout Troop 542, and Grand Terrace resident, was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for all her hard work and dedication as a Girl Scout.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, announced that there were no public comments for items 1- 3, however there are public comments for item number 4.
Council Member Allen motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1-3, 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 - Regular Meeting - July 14, 2026 3) Measure | Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027-2031 4) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-03, Zone Change (ZC) 26-02, and Environmental Review (E) 26-04 to Establish the R3-40 High Density Multiple Family Residential District and Rezone Approximately 97.1 Acres Consistent with Housing Element Program 1, Finding that Zoning Code Amendment 26-03, Zone Change 26-02, and Environmental Review 26-04 are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.085
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeremy Briggs, Grand Terrace resident, provided a comment regarding this item.
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, read out an email comment submitted by Johan Gallo, Grand Terrace resident, regarding this item.
Mayor Hussey motioned to approve this item, seconded by Council Member Brown.
RESULT: APPROVED 4 TO 1
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: Council Member Brown
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
5) Designation of Voting Delegate & Alternate to the Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, provided the Staff Report for this item.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Wilson nominated himself as the voting delegate, Council Member Brown nominated himself as the alternate, seconded by Mayor Hussey.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Wilson
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
6) Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution and Conduct First Reading of an Ordinance Relating to the Establishment of a General Transactions and Use Tax at a Rate of Up to 1.00%
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, provided the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeremy Briggs, Grand Terrace resident, provided a comment regarding this item.
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, read out an email comment submitted by Grand Terrace resident, Johan Gallo.
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, noted for the record, two typographical errors for correction before formal adoption of the resolution:
1. The Resolution title states "1.0%" needs to be changed to "1.00%"
2. Section 3 of the Resolution the Ballot question states, "one-cent" and it needs to be changed to "one- percent"
Mayor Hussey temporarily adjourned the meeting at 7:08pm.
Mayor Hussey convened the meeting at 7:21pm.
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, drafted language for the Council to include Section "3.17.150 — Independent Oversight" in the Ordinance. No other changes were made to the Ordinance.
Council Member Wilson moved to approve this item with the two corrections to the Resolution. The motion 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
NAYS: None
Prior to the vote for the First Reading & Introduction of an Ordinance relating to the establishment of a General Transactions & Use Tax at a rate of up to 1.00%, Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, read out the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Council Member Allen moved to approve the First Reading & Introduction of an Ordinance relating to the establishment of a General Transactions & Use Tax at a rate of up to 1.00%, incorporating the revisions presented to the Council, 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
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
I. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Matt Brown reported on the following:
• Attended the California Joint Powers Authority Annual Board of Directors Meeting on July 22, 2026
Council Member Jeff Allen reported on the following:
• Attended the Santa Ana Regional Water Board Meeting on July 24, 2026 • Attended a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce on July 25, 2026
• Attended the San Bernardino County Veterans Advisory Quarterly Meeting on July 27, 2026
Council Member Doug Wilson reported on the following:
• Attended the Santa Ana Regional Water Board Meeting on July 24, 2026, and read into the record the statement he provided to the board Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino reported on the following:
• Assisted Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo's backpack giveaway at Living Word Inland Empire Church on July 25, 2026
Mayor Bill Hussey reported on the following:
• Attended the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for Dutch Bros on July 17, 2026 • Attended the Southern California Associate of Governments Meeting • Attended the Inland Regional Energy Network Meeting on July 21, 2026 • Assisted Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo's backpack giveaway at Living Word Inland Empire Church on July 25, 2026
J. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER, SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENT,
AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, announced the following:
• Bringing water quality action to City Council to oppose, City of Loma Linda will have a meeting on August 24, 2026, and will provide more information • The Al platform will go live for after-hours use only on the weekend of August 8, 2026
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Lieutenant Fries reported on the following:
• Nothing to report.
FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant Fire Chief Jager was absent:
• Battalion Chief Justin Burtt had nothing to report.
K. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:55 p.m. in honor of long-time resident Mario Sanchez.
Michelle Sabino, Mayor Pro Tem Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk