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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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
🗳️ How they voted (2 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
🗳️ How they voted (3 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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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
🗳️ How they voted (2 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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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
🗳️ 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
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
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
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