Grand Terrace public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Grand Terrace City Council will adopt a resolution officially confirming the November 5, 2024 municipal election results. It will also approve the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and address the selection of a Mayor Pro Tempore. Additionally, the Mayor will present his appointments to various boards, commissions, and committees for Council approval.
- Adopt resolution confirming November 5, 2024 election results
- Approve November 12, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
- Mayor's appointments to boards, commissions, and committees
- Presentation of Service Award to Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson
The City Council unanimously approved the declaration of results for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. The meeting also included the installation of Council Members Jeff Allen and Michelle Sabino, and the consent calendar was approved unanimously. Two new business items, selection of Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor's appointments, were moved to the next meeting on January 14, 2025.
- Approved declaration of results for Nov. 5, 2024 election (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes of Nov. 12, 2024 and 2024 Local Appointments List (unanimous)
- Moved selection of Mayor Pro Tem to Jan. 14, 2025 meeting
- Moved Mayor's appointments to boards, commissions, and committees to Jan. 14, 2025 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Equipment Share. The body will consider approving a conditional use permit and site review for a construction equipment rental, sales, and repair business.
- Public hearing for Site and Architectural Review 24-04, Conditional Use Permit 24-04, and Environmental 24-06
- Proposal for Equipment Share to establish heavy equipment rentals, sales, and services at 21506 Main Street
- Installation of two 1,440 square-foot single story commercial modular office units
- Approval of minutes from the November 21, 2024 regular meeting
The Grand Terrace Planning Commission approved a combined Site and Architectural Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Environmental assessment for a project presented by owner David Star. The approval was unanimous (5-0) and included additional recommendations from the commission. No other action items or public hearings were held.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including November 21, 2024 minutes (5-0)
- Adopted Site and Architectural Review 24-04, Conditional Use Permit 24-04, and Environmental 24-06 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 24-04) that seeks to streamline the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. The body will also review an amendment to a public art project involving steel donkey sculptures.
- Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 24-04 to update multiple municipal code chapters
- Public hearing on Amendment No. 1 to Site and Architectural Review 23-23 for steel donkey sculptures
- Approval of minutes from the July 18, 2024, and October 17, 2024, meetings
- Review of a public art project at 12167 Mt. Vernon Avenue
- Consideration of a CEQA exemption for the Zoning Code Amendment
The Planning Commission unanimously approved Amendment No. 1 to Site and Architectural Review 23-23, allowing installation of two steel donkey sculptures (10-foot and 6-foot) at 12167 Mt. Vernon Avenue. The commission also continued the Zoning Code Amendment 24-04 public hearing to January 16, 2025, to allow further review. Consent calendar items (minutes from July and October meetings) were accepted unanimously.
- Approved public art installation with two steel donkey sculptures at 12167 Mt. Vernon Ave (unanimous)
- Continued Zoning Code Amendment 24-04 public hearing to January 16, 2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted consent calendar including minutes from July 18 and October 17, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
- Approved agenda reordering to hear public hearing item C.3 before C.2 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Grand Terrace City Council will consider several ordinance adoptions, including a new chapter on unsanctioned government‑sponsored relocation of unhoused persons. Additional ordinances address unlawful camping, seizure of evidence, and impoundment related to sidewalk vendor regulations. The council will also approve the September‑2024 check register for $660,078.11 and a professional services agreement with Symbium.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 363 adding Chapter 9.36 on unsanctioned government‑sponsored relocation of unhoused persons
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 362 adding Chapter 9.32 on unlawful camping and storage of personal property
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 361 adding sections on seizure of evidence and impoundment for sidewalk vendor regulations
- Approval of the September‑2024 Check Register in the amount of $660,078.11
- Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Symbium
The City Council approved all consent calendar items unanimously, including four ordinances (Nos. 360-363) covering code repeals, evidence seizure, unlawful camping, and unsanctioned relocation of unhoused persons. They also approved a first reading of street and parkway tree revisions, and established a legislative advocacy and grant acquisition program. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved consent calendar including ordinances 360-363 (unanimous)
- Approved September 2024 check register of $660,078.11 (unanimous)
- Approved facility use fee update, 2nd reading (unanimous)
- Approved discontinuing Zoom for council and commission meetings (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 12.28 street and parkway tree revisions (unanimous)
- Approved legislative advocacy and grant acquisition program (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review Board will meet to discuss a residential project. The body will consider a site and architectural review for a new single-family home and the conversion of an existing home into an accessory dwelling unit.
- Public hearing for Site and Architectural Review 24-01, Administrative Site and Architectural Review 24-10, and Environmental Review 24-01 at 22222 Van Buren Street
- Proposed construction of a new one-story single-family residence at 22222 Van Buren Street
- Proposed conversion of existing residence to an accessory dwelling unit at 22222 Van Buren Street
- Approval of July 18, 2024 meeting minutes
The Planning Commission approved Site and Architectural Review 24-01, Administrative Site and Architectural Review 24-10, and Environmental Review 24-01 for a new single-family residence and conversion of the existing residence into an accessory dwelling unit at 22222 Van Buren Street. The approval includes an environmental exemption under CEQA Section 15303. The consent calendar item for approval of July 18, 2024 minutes was continued to the next meeting.
- Approved SA 24-01, ASA 24-10, and ENV 24-01 for new home and ADU conversion at 22222 Van Buren St (4-0)
- Adopted environmental exemption for the project under CEQA Section 15303 (4-0)
- Continued approval of July 18, 2024 minutes to November 21, 2024 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider approving the July and August check registers totaling $1,668,456.34, amending a housing element consultant agreement, and introducing four ordinances to repeal outdated code sections and add new rules on camping, evidence seizure, and unsanctioned government relocation of unhoused persons.
- Approval of check registers totaling $1,668,456.34
- Amendment to housing element consultant agreement
- Introduction of ordinance to ban unsanctioned government relocation of unhoused persons
- Introduction of ordinance to ban unlawful camping and property storage
- Introduction of ordinance to update facility use fees
The City Council unanimously approved a revised facility use fee structure, introduced five ordinances (repealing obsolete code chapters, adding sidewalk vendor enforcement, prohibiting unsanctioned relocation of unhoused persons, and banning unlawful camping), and approved a $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grant to the Church of Fire in Christ. The council voted 3-2 to keep the Community Benefit Fund application unchanged, rejecting a proposed amendment. All votes were unanimous except the CBF application decision and the grant, which had one abstention.
- Approved revised facility use fee structure (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 360 repealing obsolete municipal code chapters (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 361 adding sidewalk vendor seizure/impoundment rules (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 363 prohibiting unsanctioned relocation of unhoused persons (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 362 banning unlawful camping and storage of personal property (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to keep Community Benefit Fund application unchanged (3-2)
- Approved $2,000 CBF grant to Church of Fire in Christ (4-0, Allen abstained)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Grand Terrace City Council will consider routine Consent Calendar items, including approval of the August 27, 2024 meeting minutes, a street rehabilitation project for FY 2024-25, an update to the Conflict of Interest Code, and a contract with Loma Linda Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. to replace three HVAC units. The Council will also vote on a Community Benefit Fund grant of $2,000 to the Church Of Fire In Christ for a youth retreat. Public comment and a special presentation will also be part of the meeting.
- Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for August 27, 2024
- Street Rehabilitation Project: FY 2024-25 CIP
- Update City of Grand Terrace Conflict of Interest Code
- Approve agreement with Loma Linda Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. for replacement of three HVAC units serving Council Chamber, Council Lobby, and City Hall Front Lobby
- Approve Community Benefit Fund grant of $2,000 to Church Of Fire In Christ for youth retreat
The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, street rehabilitation, and HVAC replacement. Two motions to approve a $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grant for the Church of Fire in Christ failed due to a 2-2 tie vote. A request to hire an outside entity to process future grant applications also failed in a 2-2 tie.
- Approved August 27, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved FY 2024-25 Street Rehabilitation Project (4-0)
- Approved update to Conflict of Interest Code (4-0)
- Approved agreement for HVAC replacement at City Hall (4-0)
- Denied $2,000 grant for Church of Fire in Christ (2-2)
- Denied motion to hire outside entity for grant processing (2-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council will consider approving a check register for June 2024 and appointing members to the Planning Commission and Historical & Cultural Activities Committee. The meeting also includes presentations from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District.
- Approval of June-2024 Check Register in the amount of $680,275.33
- Appointment of two Planning Commission members to four-year terms
- Appointments to the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee
- Selection of voting delegates for the Cal Cities 2024 Annual Conference & Expo
- City Hall closure schedule for 2024 holidays
The City Council approved the appointment of two Planning Commission members to four-year terms and three members to the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee. The council also approved the June 2024 check register and selected delegates for the Cal Cities 2024 conference.
- Approved June 2024 check register of $680,275.33 (Unanimous)
- Appointed two incumbent Planning Commission members to four-year terms (Unanimous)
- Appointed Lynne Harmon, Dianne Johnson, and Monica Gutierrez to the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee (Unanimous)
- Selected Council Member Henderson as General Assembly Delegate and Council Member Sabino as Alternate for Cal Cities 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting a specific plan and development agreement for The Gateway at Grand Terrace. The meeting includes votes on updating residential and nonresidential land use definitions and approving several city maintenance contracts.
- Adoption of Specific Plan (SP 17-01) and Development Agreement for The Gateway at Grand Terrace
- Zoning amendments to add 'Congregate Living Health Facilities' and 'Electric Vehicle Charging Stations'
- Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Condor Energy Storage, LLC for Taylor Street and Main Street improvements
- Contract extension with St. Francis Electric for traffic signal maintenance totaling $95,000 over four years
- Landscape maintenance contract with EZ Sunnyday Landscape not to exceed $86,420 per year
The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included adopting the Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan, related zone changes, a development agreement with Lewis Land Developers, and a land exchange. It also approved three $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grants to local organizations, with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted Specific Plan SP 17-01 for Gateway at Grand Terrace (unanimous)
- Adopted Zone Change ZC 17-02 and ZCA 24-01 for Gateway at Grand Terrace (unanimous)
- Adopted Development Agreement with Lewis Land Developers for Gateway at Grand Terrace (unanimous)
- Approved 5th Amendment to Land Disposition and Development Agreement and land exchange with Lewis Land Developers (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 grant to Grand Terrace Tribe Baseball Club (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 grant to Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce (4-0, Sabino abstained)
- Approved $2,000 grant to Grand Terrace High School Titan Wrestling Booster Club (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to contracts with St. Francis Electric and EZ Sunnyday Landscape (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on the Gateway at Grand Terrace project and proposed zoning amendments. The body is also deciding on the collection of delinquent refuse and sewer fees and the acceptance of a street rehabilitation project.
- The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan Project including Final EIR, General Plan Amendment, and Zone Change
- Zone Change Amendment (ZCA) 24-03 to add land uses for electric vehicle charging stations and congregate living health facilities
- Acceptance of Street Rehabilitation Project 2023-24 for $1,123,458.96 with final payment of $114,062.43 to Hardy & Harper, Inc.
- National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co.
- Public hearing on delinquent refuse and sewer fees for FY 2024-25
The City Council unanimously approved the Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan project, including certifying the final Environmental Impact Report, adopting the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, Zone Change, Development Agreement, and Tentative Tract Map. The council also approved the national opioid settlement with Kroger Co., accepted the 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation Project, and introduced a zoning ordinance amendment adding new land uses such as congregate living health facilities and electric vehicle charging stations.
- Certified Final EIR and adopted Statement of Overriding Considerations for Gateway project (unanimous)
- Adopted General Plan Amendment 17-01 for Gateway project (unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance adopting Gateway Specific Plan 17-01, first reading (unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance for Zone Change 17-02 and Amendment 24-01, first reading (unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance adopting Development Agreement for Gateway project (unanimous)
- Approved Tentative Tract Map 20501 for Gateway project (unanimous)
- Approved participation in national opioid settlement with Kroger Co. (unanimous)
- Accepted Street Rehabilitation Project 2023-24 in amount of $1,123,458.96 and approved final payment of $114,062.43 to Hardy & Harper, Inc. (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review Board will meet to discuss the potential revocation of a Conditional Use Permit. The body is considering whether to recommend revoking the permit for a trailer and container storage facility due to non-compliance with approval conditions.
- Public hearing regarding the revocation of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 19-01 for a trailer/container storage facility at 11731 Terrace Avenue
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend revocation of Conditional Use Permit 19-01, which authorized a trailer/container storage facility at 11731 Terrace Avenue, due to non-compliance with approval conditions. The recommendation follows a public hearing with resident complaints about noise, trash, and truck traffic. The final decision will be made by the City Council.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Accepted minutes of 06/20/2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved resolution recommending revocation of CUP 19-01 for 11731 Terrace Avenue (unanimous)