Grand Terrace, CA

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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)

Planning Commission

City Council

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

Planning Commission

City Council

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

City Council

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)

Planning Commission

City Council

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

Planning Commission

City Council

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)

Planning Commission

City Council

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)

Planning Commission

General

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)

City Council

The City Council will conduct the first reading of an ordinance that rezones approximately 97.1 acres to the R3‑40 high‑density multiple‑family residential district, allowing 20 to 40 dwelling units per acre. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items, approvals of several contracts and appropriations, and a public hearing on the landscaping and lighting assessment district. Several contract amendments and new agreements for legal services, lighting retrofits, and engineering support will be voted on.

• First reading of ordinance rezoning ~97.1 acres to R3‑40 high‑density residential (ZCA 26‑02, ZC 26‑01, E 26‑03)
• Approve additional $25,000 appropriation for legal services with Fennemore LLP (Anthony Petta litigation)
• Approve $202,106 contract with F.E.C. Electric Inc. for LED sports field lighting retrofit (including $18,373 contingency)
• Amend contract with Revenue & Cost Specialists, increase total to $50,600 and fund $8,000 additional services
• Amend Willdan Group agreement, raising not‑to‑exceed amount to $340,000

The council unanimously approved an award to F.E.C. Electric Inc. for LED lighting on the sports field. It also approved a community benefit grant for the Grand Terrace High School Titan Wrestling Booster Club, selected Veterans Freedom Park for new pickleball courts, and adopted a public‑works standards ordinance. Additional items approved include a zoning amendment for agricultural employee housing, an animal‑shelter partnership amendment, extra legal‑services funding, and a renewal of a memorandum of understanding.

• Award LED Sports Field Lighting Retrofit to F.E.C. Electric Inc. for $202,106 (unanimous)
• Approve Community Benefit Fund Grant to Grand Terrace High School Titan Wrestling Booster Club (unanimous)
• Approve site for new pickleball courts at Veterans Freedom Park (3‑0)
• Adopt Ordinance formalizing Public Works Standard Plans and Streetlight Design (3‑0)
• Approve Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 26-01) for Agricultural Employee Housing (4‑1)
• Amend Regional Partnership Agreement for Animal Shelter Services with City of San Bernardino (unanimous)
• Approve additional appropriations for legal services with Fennemore LLP (unanimous)
• Renew Memorandum of Understanding with Institute for Public Strategies and California Health Collaborative (unanimous)

Planning Commission

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The City Council is holding a special meeting to review a draft expenditure plan for Measure I 3.0. The body will consider adopting a resolution for this plan as part of the SBCTA member agency review process.

• Consideration of a resolution for the Measure I 3.0 Draft Expenditure Plan

The council voted to approve Measure 3.0, the Draft Expenditure Plan, with a 3‑to‑1 vote. Council Member Jeff Allen moved the approval, Mayor Bill Hussey seconded, and the motion passed.

• Approved Measure 3.0 Draft Expenditure Plan (3-1)

City Council

The council will adopt routine consent‑calendar items and approve several financial expenditures and contracts, including a $100,856 public‑works agreement for a concrete rehabilitation project and a $500 annual subscription for records‑retention services. It will also adopt an ordinance amending the development impact fee program and consider new‑business items such as the Trunk‑or‑Treat event location and a $2,000 community‑benefit fund grant. Additional appropriations of $27,300 for a diesel generator and other small payments will be authorized.

• Approve $100,856 public‑works agreement for concrete rehabilitation project with Carter Enterprises, Inc.
• Approve $500 annual subscription and $1,000 catch‑up cost with Gladwell Governmental Services for records retention schedule maintenance
• Approve $27,300 additional appropriation from the Equipment Replacement Fund for a diesel generator
• Adopt ordinance amending Section 4.80.010 of the Municipal Code to update the city’s development impact fee program
• Approve $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grant to the Grand Terrace High School Titan Wrestling Booster Club

The council approved the Consent Calendar, including a unanimous adoption of an ordinance updating the city’s development impact fee program. A concrete rehabilitation contract was approved 3‑0 after conflict‑of‑interest recusals. The Trunk or Treat event was moved to Richard Rollins Park with unanimous support. Several future‑agenda items were approved for later discussion, including JC Wallace operations, a pickleball‑court conversion (4‑1), and billboard regulation (unanimous).

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1‑8, 10‑11 (unanimous)
• Approved Concrete Rehabilitation contract to Carter Enterprises (3‑0)
• Approved Trunk or Treat event relocation to Richard Rollins Park (unanimous)
• Approved future discussion on JC Wallace operations (unanimous)
• Approved future discussion on converting tennis court to pickleball courts (4‑1)
• Approved future discussion on billboard businesses with no credible operations (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand Terrace Planning Commission will adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve multiple zoning and general‑plan amendments (ZCA 26-02-A/B, GPA 26-01-A/B, ZC 26-01-A/B, and Environmental Review 26-03) to create the R3-40 high‑density residential district. The changes would rezone approximately 97 acres and allow a residential density of 20 to 40 dwelling units per acre. The agenda also includes approval of the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on ZCA 26-02-A/B, GPA 26-01-A/B, ZC 26-01-A/B, and E 26-03
• Recommendation to adopt ordinance establishing R3-40 district
• Rezoning of approximately 97 acres for high‑density residential use
• Allowed density of 20‑40 dwelling units per acre

General

The City Council, Planning Commission, and Site & Architectural Review Board will conduct a joint workshop to introduce the Objective Design Standards (ODS) project and explain its analysis methodology. The session is informational only; no determinations or actions will be taken. Feedback will be gathered to refine the ODS, which will be prepared for public hearings and adoption by the end of October 2026. Public comment is also open on any agenda items.

• Joint workshop on Objective Design Standards (informational, no action)
• Public comment period for any agenda items
• Future public hearings to adopt revised ODS by Oct 2026

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint workshop on objective design standards. Presentations were given by Michael Baker International staff and the city attorney noted the chair could not participate in discussion. No action was required at this time.

City Council

The Grand Terrace City Council will adopt the 2026‑27 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study, set new impact fee levels, and introduce an ordinance amending Section 4.80.010 of the municipal code. The council will also approve a purchase order for $87,600 to add 12 video surveillance cameras in the public right‑of‑way. Additional routine actions include approving the February 2026 check register for $929,384.93 and appointing a council member to attend the Riverside Highland Water Company shareholders meeting.

• Adopt 2026‑27 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and update impact fees (including pause of storm drain fee collection)
• Approve $87,600 purchase order with Flock Safety for 12 additional video surveillance cameras in public right‑of‑way
• Approve February 2026 Check Register in the amount of $929,384.93
• Second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 9.37 (Aggressive Solicitation)
• Mayor to appoint a council member to attend 2026 annual shareholders meeting of Riverside Highland Water Company

The council unanimously adopted the 2026‑27 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study, updated the development impact fees, and amended Section 4.80.010 of the municipal code. It also unanimously approved the purchase of additional video‑surveillance cameras in the public right‑of‑way and the appointment of Council Member Wilson to attend the 2026 Riverside Highland Water Company shareholders meeting. The council voted to consider future discussions on a commercial vacancy tax (4‑0) and a special law‑enforcement tax (3‑2).

• Adopt 2026‑27 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study, update fees, amend Section 4.80.010 (unanimous)
• Approve purchase of additional video surveillance cameras in public right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Appoint Council Member Wilson to attend 2026 Riverside Highland Water Company shareholders meeting (unanimous)
• Approve Consent Calendar items 1‑5 & 8, including waiver of full reading and check register approvals (unanimous)
• Approve future discussion of a commercial vacancy tax (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approve future discussion of a special tax for law enforcement (3‑2)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review Board will hold public hearings on a zone code amendment for employee housing and a time extension for a commercial project. The body will recommend actions to the City Council regarding zoning and environmental exemptions.

• Zone Code Amendment (ZCA) 26-1 to add Chapter 18.58 for Agricultural Employee Housing
• One-year time extension request for Site and Architectural Permit 22-01 at 22881 Barton Road
• Proposed 4,706 square-foot multi-tenant shopping center on a 0.51-acre lot by Lan’s International Real Estate Investments, LLC
• Recommendation for CEQA exemption regarding the Agricultural Employee Housing ordinance

The commission approved a zoning code amendment (ZCA 26-01) to add agricultural employee housing districts, voting 3‑0. It also granted a one‑year extension for a site and architectural permit (22‑01) for a proposed shopping center at 22881 Barton Road, approved unanimously. Minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously as part of the consent calendar.

• Approved Zoning Code Amendment 26-01 for Agricultural Employee Housing (3-0)
• Approved one‑year time extension for Permit 22-01 and Minor Deviation 22-01 at 22881 Barton Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 18, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the March 19, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council will act on routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of prior meeting minutes and a five‑year videographer services contract. It will consider a $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grant for the Grand Terrace High School baseball booster and introduce an ordinance on aggressive solicitation. The council will also consider resolutions and the first reading of an ordinance proposing a general transactions and use tax of up to 1 % for the November 2026 election.

• Award professional services agreement for videographer services (five‑year term)
• Community Benefit Fund grant of $2,000 to Grand Terrace High School Baseball Booster
• First reading of ordinance adding Chapter 9.37 (Aggressive Solicitation)
• Resolutions and first reading of ordinance establishing a general transactions and use tax up to 1.00% for the Nov 2026 election
• Consideration of Measure I 3.0 draft expenditure plan

The council approved several consent calendar items with a 5‑0 vote and adopted a revised Draft Expenditure Plan by a 3‑2 vote. A $2,000 grant to the Grand Terrace High School baseball booster was approved 4‑0, and Chapter 9.37 (Aggressive Solicitation) ordinance was adopted unanimously. A resolution package for a proposed general transactions and use tax measure failed 1‑4, and a future agenda item on the Trunk‑or‑Treat location was approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1‑3, 5‑6 (5‑0)
• Approved Measure 3.0 Draft Expenditure Plan with revision (3‑2)
• Approved $2,000 Community Benefit Fund grant to high school baseball booster (4‑0)
• Adopted Chapter 9.37 Aggressive Solicitation ordinance (unanimous)
• Failed to adopt resolutions and first reading of a general transactions and use tax measure (1‑4)
• Approved future agenda item to discuss annual Trunk‑or‑Treat location (unanimous)