Grand Terrace public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review Board will consider two zoning code amendments. These proposals aim to implement state requirements for small-lot subdivisions and establish development standards for logistical uses.

• Zoning Code Amendment 25-03: Implements state small-lot subdivision requirements (SB 684 and SB 1123) and updates permit procedures for single-family residences
• Zoning Code Amendment 25-04: Establishes development standards for logistical uses consistent with AB 98 and SB 415

City Council

The Grand Terrace City Council will consider routine consent items, a budget adjustment to hire a full‑time Public Works Director, re‑titling of senior department director positions, and acceptance of the 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) totaling $524,430.42 with a final payment of $26,221.52 to Onyx Paving Inc. No public hearings or new business are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve the October‑2025 Check Register in the amount of $826,011.57
• Budget adjustment to recruit a full‑time Public Works Director
• Retitle Public Works, Community Development, and Finance Director positions to Assistant City Manager titles
• Accept CIP 2025‑26 for $524,430.42 and approve final payment of $26,221.52 to Onyx Paving Inc.

The council unanimously approved items 1‑4 and 7 on the consent calendar, including the 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Project. Items 5 (budget adjustment for a Public Works Director) and 6 (retitling of department director positions) were set aside for future discussion, with a 3‑to‑1 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved waiver of full reading of ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of special meeting Nov 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved October‑2025 check register $826,011.57 (unanimous)
• Approved check #83007 to Mayor Hussey $359.85 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Capital Improvement Project (CIP 2025‑26) (unanimous)
• Postponed budget adjustment for Public Works Director (3‑1)
• Postponed retitling of department director positions (3‑1)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several consent calendar items, including law enforcement funding and software acquisitions. The body is also considering a partnership for substance use prevention and a committee appointment.

• Amendment A-33 to Law Enforcement Services Contract No. 94-797 with San Bernardino County, including $110,000 in additional appropriations
• Appropriations of $83,000 for a new Tyler ERP Pro 10 accounting system
• MOU with Institute for Public Strategies and California Health Collaborative for substance use prevention education
• Appointment of Luke Poutre to the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee

The council unanimously approved Amendment A-33 to the Law Enforcement Services Contract with San Bernardino County for FY 2025‑2026. The consent calendar items—including waiving full reading of ordinances, approving the October 14 minutes, adopting the contract amendment, acquiring a new ERP accounting system, and signing an Institute for Public Strategies MOU—were also approved unanimously. Additionally, Luke Poutre was appointed to the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee by unanimous vote.

• Approved waiver of full reading of ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment A-33 to Law Enforcement Services Contract No. 94-797 (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of a new ERP accounting system (unanimous)
• Approved Institute for Public Strategies MOU (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Luke Poutre to Historical & Cultural Activities Committee (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review Board will meet to discuss a specific land use permit and a review amendment. The board will also review minutes from the September 18, 2025, meeting.

• Consideration of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 25-01
• Consideration of Site and Architectural Review Amendment No. 1 to SA 19-03 (SA 19-03 A-01)

The Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote. No other items were presented, discussed, or decided. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

• Approved agenda (4-0)

City Council

The Grand Terrace City Council will consider a resolution amending its contract with Revenue & Cost Specialists to expand consultant services for a development impact fee study, with a revised not‑to‑exceed total of $42,600 and a $3,000 general fund appropriation. The council will also adopt the 2025 California Building Codes, approve a library lease amendment, authorize purchase of a diesel generator, and adopt the City’s 2040 Vision program.

• Amendment No. 1 to contract with Revenue & Cost Specialists (RCS) for expanded services, total $42,600, plus $3,000 appropriation
• Second reading and adoption of the 2025 California Building Codes with multiple municipal code amendments
• Approval of San Bernardino County Amendment No. 7 Library Lease Agreement for continued library operation at City Hall
• Authorization of purchase order for a diesel generator using FY 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant funds
• Approval of the City of Grand Terrace 2040 Vision strategic program initiation

The Grand Terrace City Council approved the second‑reading and adoption of the 2025 California Building Codes. It also approved the City’s 2040 Vision strategic program. Additional actions included approving a legal services agreement, a library lease amendment, a generator purchase order, and a voluntary relinquishment of a conditional use permit. All consent‑calendar items were approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved second reading & adoption of 2025 California Building Codes (5‑0)
• Approved City of Grand Terrace 2040 Vision program (5‑0)
• Approved Legal Services Agreement with Fennemore LLP (as part of consent calendar, 5‑0)
• Approved San Bernardino County Amendment No. 7 Library Lease Agreement (as part of consent calendar, 5‑0)
• Authorized purchase order for Dies‑el generator using FY 2024 Emergency Management grant (as part of consent calendar, 5‑0)
• Approved voluntary relinquishment of Conditional Use Permit 19‑01 at 11731 Terrace Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved August 2025 check register of $1,247,724.75 (as part of consent calendar, 5‑0)
• Approved September 2025 check register of $623,048.78 (as part of consent calendar, 5‑0)

City Council

The Grand Terrace City Council will vote on routine consent items, adopt the Measure I five‑year capital improvement plan for FY 2026‑2030, and consider a staff recommendation not to adopt a new 911‑call fee ordinance. The Housing Authority will vote on a deed of trust subordination for a $265,000 refinance loan. No other public hearings or unfinished business are scheduled.

• Approve Measure I Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2026‑2030)
• Consent calendar: waive full reading of ordinances, approve September 9 minutes
• Staff recommendation: do not adopt ordinance imposing fees for excessive 911 calls
• Housing Authority: subordinate deed of trust for 22565 Franklin St. to a $265,000 refinance loan
• Closed session: discuss potential litigation exposure under Government Code §54956.9

The council unanimously approved three consent‑calendar items, including the Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026‑2030. A proposed ordinance on 911 non‑false‑alarm fees (item G.4) was removed for future consideration. The Grand Terrace Housing Authority board approved a subordination of a deed of trust with several amendments, voting 4‑1. No actionable decisions were taken in the closed‑session portion of the meeting.

• Approved waiver of full reading of ordinances (5‑0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 City Council minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2026‑2030 (5‑0)
• Removed item G.4 (future agenda on 911 fee ordinance) – postponed
• Approved September 9, 2025 Housing Authority minutes (5‑0)
• Approved subordination of deed of trust with amendments (4‑1)
• Recessed City Council to closed session (no vote)
• Reopened City Council from closed session (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit amendment for the Best RV Center, a full‑service retail RV dealership at 12438 Michigan Avenue. The commission will receive the staff report, public input, and adopt a resolution if approved. The agenda also includes approval of the June 19, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting held June 19, 2025
• Consider Conditional Use Permit 99-01 Amendment No. 3 (CUP 99-01 A03) for Best RV Center at 12438 Michigan Avenue
• Review Environmental Determination 25-15 declaring the project CEQA Class 1 exempt
• Open public hearing, receive staff report and public input, and adopt a resolution for the RV dealership

The Grand Terrace Planning Commission approved its agenda and consent calendar unanimously. It then approved the Conditional Use Permit and Environmental Determination for the Best RV Center retail RV dealership at 12438 Michigan Avenue, also by a 4‑0 vote. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Best RV Center at 12438 Michigan Ave (4-0)

City Council

The Grand Terrace City Council will vote on resolutions to approve settlement agreements with Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, and several other pharmaceutical companies for the national opioid settlements. The council will also adopt a resolution authorizing participation in the California state‑subdivision agreements for distribution of settlement funds. Additional items include routine consent calendar approvals, a contract amendment with Willdan Engineering, and a resolution to cancel two future council meetings.

• Approve settlement agreements and participation forms for national opioid settlements with Purdue Pharma, Sackler Family, Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus
• Adopt California state‑subdivision agreements for distribution and use of opioid settlement funds
• Amendment No. 2 to contract services with Willdan Engineering for on‑call engineering and building & safety services
• Resolution canceling City Council meetings scheduled for November 25, 2025 and December 23, 2025
• Approve June and July 2025 check registers totaling $1,987,205.14

The Grand Terrace City Council approved the consent calendar items, including a contract amendment with Willdan Engineering. It also approved additional national opioid settlements with Purdue Pharma and with several other pharmaceutical companies. The council adopted Colton's sewer service rates for Grand Terrace and conducted the first reading of the 2025 California Building Codes. Additional actions included directing staff to meet with San Bernardino International Airport and preparing documents to establish a Firewise Committee.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-7, 9-12 (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Willdan Engineering contract (4-0)
• Approved additional opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma & Sackler family (4-0)
• Approved additional opioid settlements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, Zydus (4-0)
• Approved adoption of Colton sewer service rates for Grand Terrace (4-0)
• Approved first reading of 2025 California Building Codes (4-0)
• Approved direction for staff to meet SBD Airport with mayor and resident representative (4-0)
• Approved preparation of Firewise Committee establishing documents (4-0)

General

The Grand Terrace Housing Authority Board will consider a resolution to approve a $265,000 refinancing loan for a property at 22565 Franklin Street. The action involves modifying a promissory note and potentially subordinating a deed of trust.

• Subordination of Deed of Trust at 22565 Franklin Street
• Modification of promissory note and payoff terms
• Authorization for chairman and legal counsel to execute documents

The board voted to bring the subordination of the deed of trust for 22565 Franklin Street back to a future meeting. The motion was approved unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken at this special meeting.

• Postponed subordination of deed of trust for 22565 Franklin St (approved 4-0)

City Council

The Grand Terrace City Council will consider a resolution to accept a $13,608 Emergency Management Performance Grant and match it with city funds. It will also act on a ballot drop‑box maintenance amendment, a professional services agreement with Willdan Engineering, and multiple $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grants. Additional items include the dissolution of the Barton Road Specific Plan and appointments to the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee.

• Accept Emergency Management Performance Grant of $13,608 and authorize matching city funds
• Approve amendment to the ballot drop‑box maintenance agreement with San Bernardino County
• Approve agreement with Willdan Engineering for building and safety professional services
• Consider dissolution of the Barton Road Specific Plan (SP‑89‑02)
• Approve four $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grants to local schools and youth programs

The council unanimously approved placing the San Bernardino International Airport noise concern on a future agenda. It approved the consent calendar items, accepted a resignation from the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee, and appointed Hanni Bennett as a council‑member appointee and Daniel Torres as an at‑large member to that committee. The council also approved four $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grants for local schools and youth programs. All motions passed with a 5‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved to place airport noise issue on future agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items 1‑3, 5, 7 (5‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Historical & Cultural Activities Committee member Toni Epps (5‑0)
• Appointed Hanni Bennett as council‑member appointee and Daniel Torres as at‑large member to Historical & Cultural Activities Committee (5‑0)
• Approved $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grant to Grand Terrace High School Cheer Booster Club (5‑0)
• Approved $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grant to Grand Terrace Titans Youth Football & Cheer (5‑0)
• Approved $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grant to Legacy Regiment Boosters (5‑0)
• Approved $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grant to Academy of Champions (5‑0)

City Council

The Grand Terrace City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including the second reading and adoption of a new ordinance that adds Chapter 12.60 to the municipal code to regulate mobile food trucks. The Council will also adopt an ordinance establishing a comprehensive schedule of fines for various code violations. Additional items include approval of a $359.85 check to the mayor, authorization to purchase a replacement public‑works maintenance vehicle, and discussion of future agenda requests on recreation districts, tobacco licensing, and auto‑repair regulation.

• Adopt Mobile Food Truck Ordinance (Chapter 12.60) – second reading
• Adopt Ordinance creating a schedule of fines for municipal code violations
• Approve payment of check #82521 to Mayor Bill Hussey for $359.85
• Authorize purchase of a replacement maintenance vehicle for Public Works
• Future agenda request: establish a Recreation and Park District

The council approved an ordinance adding Chapter 12.60 for mobile food trucks to the municipal code, voting 5‑0. It also adopted an ordinance establishing a schedule of fines for code violations, also voting 5‑0. The council received and filed a report on establishing a recreation and park district and approved a request to file a report on auto‑repair regulation in residential zones, each with 5‑0 votes. A proposal for a tobacco retail licensing program was rejected, with a 1‑4 vote.

• Adopted mobile food truck ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted schedule of fines ordinance (5-0)
• Received and filed recreation and park district report (5-0)
• Received and filed auto‑repair regulation report (5-0)
• Rejected tobacco retail licensing program proposal (1-4)

City Council

The Grand Terrace City Council will act on a consent calendar that includes waiving full reading of ordinances, approving June 10 minutes, and approving the May 2025 check register for $768,415.12. It will hold public hearings to adopt assessments for delinquent residential and commercial refuse and sewer accounts and to receive a staffing vacancies report required by AB 2561. New business includes two $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grants, a resolution appointing delegates to the 2025 CAL CITIES conference, and first‑reading ordinances for mobile food trucks and a citywide schedule of fines.

• Approve May‑2025 Check Register in the amount of $768,415.12
• Adopt electronic records and signature use policy
• Levy assessments for delinquent refuse and sewer accounts with County of San Bernardino agreements
• Award $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grants to Grand Terrace Women’s Club and Troop 40 BSA
• First reading of Mobile Food Truck Ordinance (Chapter 12.60) to regulate food trucks

The council approved the consent calendar items, including the May‑2025 check register and electronic signatures, with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the delinquent refuse and sewer fee assessments, two $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grants, and appointed delegates to the 2025 Cal Cities conference, each by unanimous vote. Additionally, the council adopted the first readings of the Mobile Food Truck Ordinance and a Schedule of Fines Ordinance, both approved 3‑0.

• Approved consent calendar items (waive full reading, approve minutes, approve $768,415.12 check register, authorize electronic signatures) – 3‑0
• Approved delinquent refuse and sewer fee assessments on county tax rolls – 3‑0
• Approved public hearing on staffing vacancies under AB 2561 – 3‑0
• Approved $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grant to Grand Terrace Women’s Club – 3‑0
• Approved $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grant to Troop 40 BSA – 3‑0
• Approved appointment of delegates to the 2025 Cal Cities Annual Conference – 3‑0
• Approved first reading and introduction of Mobile Food Truck Ordinance – 3‑0
• Approved first reading and introduction of Schedule of Fines Ordinance – 3‑0

Planning Commission

The Grand Terrace Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a Dutch Bros coffee shop at 22115 Barton Road, reviewing its conditional use permit, sign program, and environmental study. The board will also consider and likely approve conditional use permits for a fast‑food drive‑thru project by Marks Architecture at 22430 Barton Road, including two single‑story buildings of 1,800 sq ft and 1,650 sq ft. Resolutions will adopt the required CEQA mitigation documents for the Dutch Bros project and declare the fast‑food project categorically exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes routine approval of the June 5 minutes.

• Continued public hearing and approval of Dutch Bros LLC’s conditional use permit, sign program, and environmental review for a 984 sq ft coffee shop at 22115 Barton Road (APN 1167‑213‑10/11).
• Adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Dutch Bros project per CEQA Section 15074.
• Approval of conditional use permits for Marks Architecture’s fast‑food drive‑thru with 1,800‑sq ft and 1,650‑sq ft buildings at 22430 Barton Road (APN 0275‑301‑35‑000).
• Continuation of Sign Program 24‑02 to a date certain of September 4, 2025.
• Approval of the Planning Commission’s minutes from the June 5, 2025 regular meeting.

The commission approved the agenda and consent calendar unanimously. It then approved the Dutch Bros LLC request to establish a 984‑sq‑ft coffee shop with drive‑thru and walk‑up service at 22115 Barton Road, including the conditional use permit, sign program, and environmental review, with conditions for traffic signage and removal of underground tanks. The commission also approved a fast‑food drive‑thru project at 22430 Barton Road, granting CEQA categorical exemption and requiring a pedestrian walkway, and continued sign program 24‑02 through September 4, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Dutch Bros coffee shop conditional use permit, sign program, and environmental review (unanimous)
• Approved fast‑food drive‑thru project at 22430 Barton Rd with CEQA exemption (unanimous)
• Continued sign program 24‑02 to September 4, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a second reading and adoption of an urgency ordinance that amends Section 8.112.180 to create a No Fireworks Safety Zone, which would take effect immediately. The council will also act on a special tax levy for Community Facilities District 2025‑1, commit the FY 2024‑25 fund balance, set the FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit, and hold a public hearing on the Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 89‑1. Additional items include approval of two Community Benefit Fund grants to the Titan Strickers FC totaling $2,500 and routine consent‑calendar actions such as the April‑2025 check register of $661,176.88.

• Ordinance amending Section 8.112.180 to establish a No Fireworks Safety Zone (immediate effect)
• Ordinance levying special taxes within Community Facilities District 2025‑1 for public maintenance services
• Resolution committing fund balance for FY 2024‑25 per GASB Statement No. 54
• Public hearing and resolution for Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 89‑1, approving engineer’s report and levy
• Community Benefit Fund grants to Titan Strickers FC: $500 for FY 2024‑25 tournament and $2,000 for FY 2025‑26 registrations

The council adopted an ordinance creating a No Fireworks Safety Zone, approved unanimously (5‑0). It also approved a special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2025‑1, also 5‑0. The council approved the Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 89‑1 resolution, authorizing the levy and collection of assessments, 5‑0. Two Community Benefit Fund grants to the Titan Strikers FC—$500 for FY 2024‑25 and $2,000 for FY 2025‑26—were each approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Adopted No Fireworks Safety Zone ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved special tax levy for Community Facilities District 2025‑1 (5‑0)
• Approved Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 89‑1 resolution (5‑0)
• Granted $500 Community Benefit Fund to Titan Strikers FC (5‑0)
• Granted $2,000 Community Benefit Fund to Titan Strikers FC (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a request by Dutch Bros. LLC. The body is considering the establishment of a coffee shop and the construction of a 984 square-foot building.

• Review of Site and Architectural Review 24-03, Conditional Use Permit 24-02, and Sign Program 24-01 for a Dutch Bros coffee shop at 22115 Barton Road
• Consideration of Environmental Review 24-01, including an IS/MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar, which included approval of the May 15 minutes. A motion to adopt staff recommendations for the Dutch Bros. coffee shop project failed with a 2‑2 vote. The commission then unanimously voted 4‑0 to continue the permit item to the June 19 meeting for further traffic engineering review.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including May 15 minutes (4-0)
• Motion to approve staff recommendation for Dutch Bros. coffee shop failed (2-2)
• Approved continuation of Dutch Bros. coffee shop item to June 19, 2025 (4-0)

City Council

The Grand Terrace City Council will adopt the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025‑26. It will also hold a public hearing on revised Facility Use Fees and consider forming Community Facilities District No. 2025‑1. Several routine consent‑calendar items, such as waiving full reading of ordinances and approving minutes, will be acted on without discussion.

• Waive full reading of ordinances on agenda (City Clerk)
• Amendment No. 2 to Hirsch & Associates amended and restated agreement (Public Works)
• Award of agreement for street sweeping services (Public Works)
• Second reading to form Community Facilities District No. 2025‑1 (Public Works)
• Adoption of the FY 2025‑26 proposed budget (Finance)

The Grand Terrace City Council unanimously approved Consent Calendar items #1‑5 and #7. The council also unanimously approved a revised schedule of facility use fees. Finally, the council unanimously adopted the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025‑26.

• Approved Consent Calendar items #1‑5 and #7 (5‑0)
• Approved revised facility use fees (5‑0)
• Adopted FY2025‑26 proposed budget (5‑0)
• Re‑agendized Item #6 for a future meeting (no vote)
• Pulled an item to be brought back at the next regular meeting (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Grand Terrace Planning Commission will consider a site and architectural review package for a new Dutch Bros coffee shop at 22115 Barton Road. The package includes a Conditional Use Permit (24-03), a Sign Program (24-02) and an Environmental Review (24-01) for a 984‑square‑foot building in the General Commercial zone. The meeting will also approve minutes from previous regular and special sessions and allow public comment on agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the Jan 16, 2025 regular meeting and Feb 27, 2025 special meeting
• Review Conditional Use Permit 24-03 for Dutch Bros coffee shop (984 sq ft) at 22115 Barton Road
• Review Sign Program 24-02 for the same Dutch Bros coffee shop project
• Review Environmental Review 24-01 for the same Dutch Bros coffee shop project

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the consent calendar, which included approval of the minutes from the January 16 and February 27 meetings, by a 4‑0 vote. The commission voted 4‑0 to continue the Dutch Bros. LLC coffee‑shop conditional use permit application to the next meeting on June 5, 2025.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved consent calendar, including prior meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved continuation of Dutch Bros coffee shop conditional use permit to June 5 meeting (4‑0)

City Council

The Grand Terrace City Council will take a second reading and adopt Zoning Code Amendment 24-04, which updates numerous chapters of the municipal code. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar approvals, several contract awards and amendments, and public‑hearing intents for facility use fees, trash and sewer assessments, and a new community facilities district. Additionally, the council will vote on an off‑sale general alcohol license for Grand Terrace Market at 12490 Michigan Avenue.

• ZCA 24-04: Second reading and adoption of extensive zoning code amendments (multiple chapters)
• Approval of March‑2025 Check Register in the amount of $559,751.44
• Amendment to Law Enforcement Services Contract No. 94‑797 with San Bernardino County for FY 2025‑2026
• Approval of off‑sale general alcoholic beverage retail license for Grand Terrace Market, 12490 Michigan Avenue
• Public hearing intent to form Community Facilities District No. 2025‑1 for public maintenance services

The council adopted a comprehensive zoning code amendment (ZCA 24-04) covering many municipal code chapters. It also approved several contract amendments, a new alcohol retail license, and the creation of a community facilities district. All actions were taken with recorded vote totals.

• Approved Consent Calendar items #1-2,6,7,9,11-14,16-18,21,22 5-0
• Approved Mayor authority to sign urgent legislation letters 5-0
• Approved amendment to Law Enforcement Services Contract No. 94-797 5-0
• Approved amendment to Superior Building Maintenance Contract for senior center 5-0
• Approved off‑sale alcoholic beverage license for Grand Terrace Market 4-0, 1 abstain
• Approved Zoning Code Amendment 24-04 (multiple code chapters) 5-0
• Approved formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 5-0
• Approved ordinance establishing No Fireworks Safety Zone 4-0, 1 abstain

General

The Grand Terrace City Council will hold a public comment period followed by discussion of the FY 2025-2026 Budget Workshop. Staff recommends the item be received and filed. No other agenda items require council action at this meeting. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• Budget Workshop FY 2025-2026 – recommendation to receive and file

The council convened a special workshop to review FY 2025‑2026 budget highlights. Staff from Code Enforcement, Senior Services, Public Works, Fire Protection, Sheriff's Department, Building & Safety, Human Resources, City Clerk, Planning, and Finance presented their accomplishments and goals. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded.

City Council

The council unanimously approved the introduction and first reading of Zoning Code Amendment 24‑04, amending the municipal code. It also approved several discussion items: creating a special district for parks and recreation, forming a Fire‑Wise council, examining home‑based auto‑shop regulations, and increasing fines for commercial truck parking violations. The consent calendar items 1‑6 were approved. No other business was taken.

• Approved first reading of Zoning Code Amendment 24‑04 (unanimous)
• Approved discussion on creating a special district for parks and recreation (unanimous)
• Approved discussion on forming a Fire‑Wise council (unanimous)
• Approved discussion on state laws for home‑based auto‑shop businesses (unanimous)
• Approved discussion on increasing fines for commercial truck parking violations (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 1‑6 (motion passed)

City Council

The Grand Terrace City Council will conduct the first reading of Zoning Code Amendment 24-04, which updates numerous chapters of the municipal code. The council will also hold a public hearing on General Plan Amendment 25-01 for the 2021‑2029 Housing Element. Additional agenda items include a resolution to form Community Facilities District No. 2025‑1 and approval of a beer garden at the Blue Mountain Festival in Richard Rollins Park.

• Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 24-04: introduction and first reading of ordinance amending multiple municipal code chapters
• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment 25-01 (2021‑2029 Housing Element)
• Resolution to form Community Facilities District No. 2025‑1 and authorize a special tax for public maintenance services
• Approval of Blue Mountain Festival Committee beer garden at Richard Rollins Park on May 17, 2025
• Approval of Girls on the Run Inland Empire agreement to provide a confidence‑building program

The council approved the first reading of Zoning Code Amendment 24‑04, amending the municipal code, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The General Plan Amendment 25‑01 (2021‑2029 Housing Element) was also approved, 4‑1. The Consent Calendar items #1‑4 and #6‑8 were adopted unanimously. A future agenda item to discuss AQMD Rules 1111 and 1121 was approved 5‑0.

• Approved Consent Calendar items #1‑4 and #6‑8 (5‑0)
• Approved General Plan Amendment 25‑01 (Housing Element) (4‑1)
• Approved Zoning Code Amendment 24‑04 first reading (5‑0)
• Approved future agenda discussion on AQMD Rules 1111 and 1121 (5‑0)
• Closed‑session property negotiations discussed, no action taken

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing to adopt resolutions forming Community Facilities District No. 2025‑1, call a special election, declare its results, and authorize a special tax to fund public maintenance services. Other items include approval of the 5‑Year Capital Improvement Plan and a design contract, acceptance of a street‑rehabilitation change order, and authorization of the Grand Terrace Grows tree‑planting initiative exceeding $25,000 spending authority. The meeting also features the second reading of Ordinance No. 365 amending dog‑licensing regulations.

• Adopt resolutions to form Community Facilities District No. 2025‑1 and levy a special tax (public hearing)
• Approve the 5‑Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025‑26 through 2029‑30 and award a design contract
• Accept CIP 2024‑25 Street Rehabilitation Project and approve Change Order #1
• Authorize Grand Terrace Grows tree‑planting initiative with expenditures up to $75,000
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 365 amending dog licensing and vaccination rules

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board will hold public hearings on two primary items. The body is considering a broad zoning code amendment to streamline the Municipal Code and a General Plan amendment regarding the 2021–2029 Housing Element.

• Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 24-04 to streamline the Municipal Code across multiple chapters including home occupations, noise, and signs
• General Plan Amendment 25-01 for the proposed 2021–2029 Housing Element

City Council

The council will adopt an ordinance amending Section 6.08.010 of the municipal code to require microchipping for dog licenses. Routine consent calendar items include waiving full reading of ordinances, approving meeting minutes, and approving December‑2024 and January‑2025 check registers for $617,889.03 and $1,255,775.69 respectively. Additional items under discussion are a temporary building permit fee exemption, an exclusive park use fee waiver for the Ann Petta Memorial, and a review of Parks and Recreation Committee appointments.

• Adopt ordinance amending dog licensing and vaccination regulations (Microchipping) – Item 10
• Approve December‑2024 Check Register – $617,889.03 – Item 3
• Approve January‑2025 Check Register – $1,255,775.69 – Item 4
• Temporary Building Permit Fee Exemption – Item 5
• Exclusive Park Use and Fee Waiver for Ann Petta Memorial – Item 6

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to prioritize eligible applications for the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The body will also consider filing a formal complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission regarding Southern California Edison power outages.

• Public hearing for 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding prioritization
• Consideration of a formal complaint to the CPUC regarding Southern California Edison's prolonged power outages
• Appointments to the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee for Margie Miller, Jason Greely, and Tara Ceseña
• Closed session regarding the initiation of one potential litigation case

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Zoning Code Amendment 24-04, which aims to streamline the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by amending sections on home occupations, garage sales, noise, and other city regulations. The commission is expected to recommend the City Council adopt the ordinance.

• Public Hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 24-04
• Review of Home Occupation Permit sections
• Review of Noise and Fireworks sections
• Review of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities regulations
• Review of Signs and Residential Districts sections

City Council

The City Council will discuss the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 and the adoption of goals for the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act. The body is also deciding on a revised ordinance for street and parkway trees and the selection of a Mayor Pro Tempore.

• Approval of October 2024 check register for $989,858.75 and November 2024 register for $626,826.80
• Second reading of Ordinance 12.28 to replace Chapter 12.28 (Street and Parkway Trees)
• Intent to form Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 to fund public maintenance services via special tax
• Community Benefit Fund grants: $1,500 to Living World Foursquare Church, $2,000 to Legacy Regiment Band and Color Guard, and $2,000 to The Academy of Champions Figure Skating Team
• Expenditure approval for Stehly Brothers Drilling, Inc. for well destruction at Grand Terrace High School