Grand Terrace, CA

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board will consider recommendations for the City Council regarding zoning code amendments and General Plan updates. These include new standards for temporary uses and the creation of an Environmental Justice Element.

• Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-06 to establish procedures for temporary uses, including mobile food truck operations on private property
• General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-04 to update the Public Health and Safety Element
• Proposal to establish an Environmental Justice Element in the General Plan
• Environmental Review (E) 26-06 and (E) 26-05 seeking CEQA common sense exemptions

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The City Council will receive an update on the 2040 Vision Statement and act on several consent calendar items. These include funding for legal services, a sales tax consulting agreement, and the completion of a concrete project.

• Approval of $215,000.00 in additional appropriations for legal services
• Final payment of $100,778.00 to Carter Enterprises Group, Inc for Concrete Rehabilitation Project (2)
• Five-year Master Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates for sales tax consulting
• Approval of the August-2026 check register totaling $806,506.99
• Appointment of Hayward Robinson to the Parks and Recreation Committee

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The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss AB 98 outreach and multifamily/mixed-use objective design standards. The meeting is informational, and no formal adoption is requested for the design standards project. The Council will also consider updating the City's Conflict of Interest Code.

• AB 98 Workshop Outreach & Engagement
• Multifamily and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards Workshop and Project Update
• Update City of Grand Terrace Conflict of Interest Code

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint special meeting to conduct workshops on AB 98 outreach and multifamily design standards. No formal actions were taken on the workshop items, which were received and filed. The Council approved an update to the city's Conflict of Interest Code.

• Received and filed AB 98 workshop presentation
• Received and filed multifamily design standards update
• Approved update to City of Grand Terrace Conflict of Interest Code (5-0)

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The City Council will review a five-year capital improvement plan for road rehabilitation projects. The meeting also includes discussions on park development grants, fiscal policy revisions, and a contract for pickleball court conversion at Veterans Park.

• Contract award of $69,096.00 to Trueline Construction, Inc. for Veterans Park pickleball court conversion
• Approval of the July 2026 check register totaling $1,329,968.86
• Update to the 2026-27 through 2030-31 Capital Improvement Program for road rehabilitation
• Extension of IT Management Services Agreement with Onsite Computing, Inc. with $10,000 in additional appropriations
• Grant awards of $2,000 each to Legacy Regiment Boosters and Titan Strikers FC

The City Council approved $4,000 in community grants and updated the process for distributing written public comments. The council also approved June and July check registers and updated landscaping and lighting assessments.

• Approved June 2026 Check Register of $622,692.68 (4-0)
• Approved July 2026 Check Register of $1,329,968.86 (4-0)
• Approved extension of IT agreement with Onsite Computing, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District assessments (4-0)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Legacy Regiment Boosters (4-0)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Titan Strikers FC (4-0)
• Approved revised resolution for distributing written public comments (4-0)
• Approved future discussion on Citizens Public Safety Oversight Committee (3-1)

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City Council

The Grand Terrace City Council will hold a special meeting to receive and file two items: an AB 98 outreach workshop report and an update to multifamily objective design standards. No binding decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are listed on this agenda. The meeting is procedural, with the next regular session scheduled for September 8, 2026.

• AB 98 Outreach and Engagement Workshop (Public Works)
• Multifamily Objective Design Standards Update (Planning & Development Services)

The Grand Terrace City Council convened a special meeting on August 25, 2026, to receive presentations and conduct outreach workshops. Michael Sahimi of Kittleson & Associates presented on AB 98 Truck Routes and Signage, and Gabriel Arguelles and Cameron Savois of Michael Baker International presented an update on Multifamily Objective Design Standards. No substantive decisions, approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded during the meeting.

• Received presentation on AB 98 Truck Routes and Signage workshop
• Received presentation on Multifamily Objective Design Standards update

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The Grand Terrace City Council will consider adopting a resolution opposing the proposed Santa Ana Regional MS4 permit in its current form and authorizing continued regional advocacy. They will also vote on a five-year Measure I capital project needs analysis for FY 2028-2032 and approve a $36,240 agreement with Willdan Engineering for construction inspection services at the Gateway at Grand Terrace development. The agenda includes routine consent items and a certificate of recognition, with no public hearings or new business.

• Resolution opposing Tentative Order No. R8-2026-0034 (Santa Ana Regional MS4 permit)
• Approval of five-year Measure I Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2028-2032
• Agreement with Willdan Engineering for construction inspection services, not to exceed $36,240
• Certificate of Recognition for Ava Firnkoess
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2026 regular meeting

The City Council approved the consent calendar items 1-4 and item 5, which included a resolution opposing a state water board order and an agreement with Willdan Engineering for construction inspection services. All votes were unanimous (4-0). No public hearings or new business were conducted.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-4 (unanimous)
• Approved item 5: Agreement with Willdan Engineering for construction inspection services (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing Tentative Order No. R8-2026-0034 (unanimous)
• Approved annual update to Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2028-2032 (unanimous)

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The City Council will consider a resolution to place a 1% general transactions and use tax measure on the November 2026 ballot. If adopted, the council will also conduct the first reading of the ordinance enacting the tax. Other business includes final adoption of a zoning amendment to create a high-density residential district and rezone approximately 97.1 acres, approval of the Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027-2031, and designation of a voting delegate for the Cal Cities 2026 conference.

• Consideration of a resolution to place a 1% general transactions and use tax measure (Grand Terrace General Services Measure) on the November 2026 ballot
• Second reading and adoption of an ordinance establishing R3-40 High Density Multiple Family Residential District and rezoning approximately 97.1 acres
• Approval of the Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027-2031
• Designation of a voting delegate and alternate to the Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference & Expo

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution and first reading of an ordinance to place a general transactions and use tax of up to 1.00% on the ballot, with two typographical corrections. The council also approved a zoning change to create an R3-40 high-density residential district on 97.1 acres, with Council Member Brown voting no. Consent items 1-3 were approved unanimously, and Council Member Wilson was designated as voting delegate to the Cal Cities conference.

• Approved resolution and first reading of ordinance for a general transactions and use tax up to 1.00%, with corrections to title and ballot language.
• Approved zoning code amendment, zone change, and environmental review to establish R3-40 district and rezone 97.1 acres (4-1, Brown no).
• Approved consent items 1-3: waiver of full reading, minutes of July 14, 2026, and Measure I Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.
• Approved Council Member Wilson as voting delegate and Council Member Brown as alternate to Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-01) for a state-licensed vehicle dealership in an existing 1,344 sq ft commercial tenant space at 12210 Michigan Street, Suite 28. Staff recommends approval and a finding that the project is exempt from CEQA. No other action items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 26-01 for a vehicle dealership at 12210 Michigan Street, Suite 28
• Proposed CEQA exemption under Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities)
• Consent calendar item: approval of minutes from April 2, 2026 regular meeting

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The City Council will consider awarding construction and inspection contracts for traffic signals. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the collection of delinquent refuse and sewer user fees via the county property tax roll.

• Construction contract for CIP 2026-T Traffic Signals to California Professional Engineering, Inc. for $861,782.20 plus a 10% contingency
• Inspection services contract for traffic signals to Willdan Engineering for $72,480 plus a 10% contingency
• Public hearing to place delinquent refuse and sewer user fees on the FY 2026-2027 property tax roll
• Review of the Local Conflict of Interest Code to comply with the Political Reform Act

The City Council approved construction and inspection contracts for traffic signals. The Council also approved the collection of delinquent refuse and sewer user fees via the county property tax roll.

• Approved construction contract for California Professional Engineering, Inc. and inspection services contract for Willdan for CIP 2026-T Traffic Signals (3-0)
• Approved collection of delinquent refuse and sewer user fees on the County Property Tax Roll (3-0)
• Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved review of Local Conflict of Interest Code (3-0)

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The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 97.1 acres to a new R3-40 High Density Multiple Family Residential district and adopt a General Plan Amendment to implement Housing Element Program 1. Other consent items include adoption of the Storm Drain Master Plan, approval of check registers totaling over $1.55 million, and appointment of on-call planning consultants.

• Public hearing on Zone Code Amendment 26-03, Zone Change 26-02, and General Plan Amendment 26-02 to rezone 97.1 acres to R3-40 High Density Residential
• Acceptance of the Storm Drain Master Plan prepared by Q3 Consulting
• Approval of April 2026 check register ($936,819.52) and May 2026 check register ($616,428.31)
• Adoption of SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act project list for FY 2026-27
• Approval of on-call planning and environmental review consultant lists with nine firms for three-year terms

The City Council approved the consent calendar items 1-9 and 11-13, including the Storm Drain Master Plan and check registers, with Mayor Hussey recusing from items 6 and 8. Item 10 (SB 1 Project List) was pulled and approved 3-0 after two members recused. The council also approved the first reading of a zone code amendment and general plan amendment 3-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Sabino abstaining and Council Member Brown voting no.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-9 and 11-13 unanimously, including check registers totaling over $1.5 million and the Storm Drain Master Plan
• Approved SB 1 Project List for FY 2026-27 by a 3-0 vote after two council members recused due to conflict of interest
• Approved first reading of Zone Code Amendment 26-03, Zone Change 26-02, and General Plan Amendment 26-02 by a 3-1 vote
• Recused Mayor Hussey from check payments to himself (items 6 and 8)
• Appointed members to the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee
• Adopted updated records retention schedule and authorized destruction of eligible records
• Approved on-call planning and environmental review consultant lists and agreements
• Authorized business associate agreement and broker of record with Keenan & Associates

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The Grand Terrace City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2026-27. They will also discuss and provide direction on a potential local sales tax measure based on community polling, a vacant commercial property registration ordinance, and new regulations for bicycles including electric bikes. The consent calendar includes resolutions for the November 2026 general municipal election and an amendment to the fire hazard abatement agreement.

• Adoption of FY2026-27 budget
• Discussion on sales tax measure polling
• Direction on vacant commercial property registration ordinance
• Direction on bicycle operation regulations including electric bikes
• Public hearing for Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 89-1 (2026-27)

The City Council approved the upcoming fiscal year budget and new public works standards. Additional actions included approving a fire hazard services amendment and moving forward with a general tax measure.

• Approved Fire Hazard Abatement Services Agreement amendment (5-0)
• Approved 2026-27 Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 89-1 (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance for Public Works Standard Plans and Streetlight Design Standards (5-0)
• Adopted FY2026-27 Proposed Budget (5-0)
• Received and filed vacant commercial property registration discussion (5-0)
• Tabled billboard business discussion to a future date (3-2)
• Tabled bicycle operation discussion to a future meeting (5-0)
• Moved forward sales tax measure for a general tax measure (4-0)

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The City Council will begin deliberations on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and discuss a potential special transactions and use tax for the November 2026 election. The body is also considering zoning amendments for agricultural employee housing and high-density residential districts.

• Proposed special transactions and use tax at a rate of up to 1.00%
• Agreement with Kittelson & Associates, Inc. for truck route plan for $189,513
• Omnitrans senior transportation program agreement totaling $237,073.69
• Public Works Building Renovation Project contract for $48,000
• Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-01 for Agricultural Employee Housing

The City Council approved a new policy for remote and public meeting participation. They also introduced the proposed FY2026-27 budget and authorized a services agreement for a special tax survey.

• Approved Consent Items 1-5 and 8-10 (5-0)
• Approved Kittelson & Associates, Inc. professional services agreement (4-1)
• Approved remote participation and public engagement policy (5-0)
• Approved introduction of the FY2026-27 Proposed Budget (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to purchase a special tax survey via consultant (5-0)
• Approved staffing vacancies pursuant to AB 2561 (5-0)
• Tabled high density residential rezoning for a future meeting (5-0)

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This is a special meeting workshop where the City Council will receive and file the FY 2026-27 Budget. No formal action is taken; the item is for discussion and information only. The meeting also includes public comment on agenda items and procedural items.

• Budget Workshop FY 2026-27 – Receive and file

The City Council held a special workshop on May 12, 2026, during which department heads presented FY 2026‑27 budget updates. The council adopted the recommendation to receive and file the budget workshop documents. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

• Received and filed FY 2026‑27 budget workshop materials (no vote recorded)