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Residents praise holiday efforts; council directs staff to explore resident engagement app; closed session yields no reportable action
Summary
Public commenters thanked law enforcement, fire staff and volunteers for holiday events; the council instructed staff to explore procurement for a resident mobile app and received a closed-session update on Community Housing Group LLC litigation with no reportable action.
During public comment, Grand Terrace resident Johan Gallo thanked law‑enforcement and fire personnel and volunteers for supporting the city's annual toy drive and tree‑lighting; a representative for Girls on the Run Inland Empire (identified as Molly) said the nonprofit received CDBG funding and served a team of 11 girls at Terrace Hills Middle School this fall.
Later in the meeting the council directed staff to explore procurement options for a resident engagement smartphone application that would provide notifications, 311‑style reporting with geotagged photos and a dedicated communication channel; the council asked staff to return with vendor options and pricing for midyear budget consideration.
The city attorney announced a closed session under Government Code section 54956.9 concerning Community Housing Group LLC v. City of Grand Terrace (case CIVB2527185). After the closed session the city attorney reported that direction was given to counsel but there was no reportable action.
The council also announced holiday closures for city facilities and encouraged residents to take holiday safety precautions and license pets for the dog park.
