Former Planning Commissioner Wilson Honored for Service by Jim Miller - City News Group, Inc.
View Upcoming Events View Your Local Sales

Community Calendar

◄ NOVEMBER ►
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 01 02 03 04 05
View Events
Submit Events
directory

Former Planning Commissioner Wilson Honored for Service

By Jim Miller, Community Writer
July 31, 2013 at 03:42pm. Views: 59

On Thursday, July 25, the Grand Terrace Planning Commission recognized Doug Wilson during a regular Planning Commission meeting, honoring him for his years of service to the Commission and to the City of Grand Terrace. The recognition came after Wilson expressed to the City Council on June 10 his written desire to retire from his post as the Grand Terrace Planning Commission Chairman, from the Grand Terrace Planning Commission, and from the Grand Terrace Architectural Review Board effective July 10. The City Council accepted Wilson’s resignation on July 9 during a regular City Council meeting. Commissioner Tom Comstock highlighted Wilson’s skill as a planning commissioner. “He handled very difficult situations with people who were emotionally involved in these projects … with class and in good taste. He will be sorely missed.” Commissioner Robert Bailes told Wilson during the meeting, “I marvel at [you]. You know a lot, and you just amaze me at times.” Commissioner Ohm Kongtang thanked Wilson for his contributions to the City. “I’d just like to thank you for your knowledge, your insight, your vision and direction for the City of Grand Terrace,” he said. “I learned a lot from you and you’ll be missed here.” Commissioner Ryan Stephens told Wilson, “Twenty years … is a lot of time and energy dedicated to our city, so thank you.” The Planning Commission then presented Wilson a resolution for his service on behalf of the City of Grand Terrace. Wilson joined the Grand Terrace Planning Commission on July 10, 1992. Beginning March 21, 2002, Wilson was appointed to the position of Chairman, a post in which he served for 11 years and three months. In all, Wilson served as a member of the Planning Commission and of the Architectural Review Board for 21 years—the longest record of continuous service, either appointed or elected, in the City’s history. During these years, Wilson drew upon 41 years of experience in land development and construction experience—he managed construction for public and private companies throughout Southern California and in 1978, prior to becoming a resident of Grand Terrace, Wilson worked as a project manager for Griffin Development, where he managed and contracted multiple construction efforts along Grand Terrace’s easterly boundary. Since Wilson’s appointment to the Grand Terrace Planning Commission over two decades ago, he has reviewed an outstanding number of cases (over 240) including these in this small representative list: General Plan Updates, the Barton Road Specific Plan Update, Blue Mountain Villas Senior Center and Park, Grand Terrace Town Square, Dance Dimensions Studio, Hidden Gate Residential Development, Grand Canal—(42) Condominiums-Townhouses, and various other projects. Wilson commented, “Moving forward, I wish my associates on the Planning Commission the very best. It has been a pleasure to work with them and all of the citizen volunteers that have sat behind the dais.” Former Commission Vice Chairman Tom Comstock was appointed as the Planning Commission Chairman in Wilson’s place, and Commissioner Ryan Stephens was appointed as the Commission’s Vice Chairman.

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: Steven Moore and provided courtesy of SBCUSD

By William Cortez, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:40pm. Views: 713

Pacific High School students and staff celebrated a prestigious statewide honor on Sept. 17 as Justice Corey G. Lee, Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, personally presented the school with the 2026 California Civic Learning Award of Distinction. (l-r) San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Hon. R. Glenn Yabuno, San Bernardino County Superior Court Presiding Judge Rodney A. Cortez, Pacific High School teacher CJ Eastwood, Pacific High School Principal Dr. Natalie Raymundo, California Court of Appeals Associate Justice Corey G. Lee and San Bernardino Superior Court Executive Officer Anabel Z. Romero celebrated the school’s receipt of the 2026 California Civic Learning Award of Distinction during a special presentation ceremony.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.csusb.edu/

By William Cortez, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:40pm. Views: 783

National Science Foundation-supported program provides hands-on geological research and career preparation near one of California's most significant fault systems. The mountains surrounding San Bernardino offer some of Southern California's most dramatic scenery, but beneath that landscape lies a geological system that has shaped the region for millions of years.

Photo Courtesy of: Dignity Health’s - Community Hospital of San Bernardino and St. Bernardine Medical Center

By Amanda Spence, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:40pm. Views: 1309

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Oct. 27, 2026 – Dignity Health’s - Community Hospital of San Bernardino (CHSB) and St. Bernardine Medical Center (SBMC), members of CommonSpirit Health, announced today they earned 8 recognitions from Healthgrades, a national leading resource for patients seeking information about hospitals and physicians. The 2027 honors recognize their collective commitment to delivering clinical excellence and compassionate care to patients.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:19am. Views: 150

A sweeping decision involving California's most serious criminal sentences has drawn strong opposition from San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson, placing the county's chief prosecutor at the center of a statewide debate over justice, victims' rights and executive authority.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:19am. Views: 153

With winter approaching, emergency officials are coordinating flood prevention, roadway maintenance and public alerts to help residents prepare for dangerous weather. A heavy rainstorm can change the landscape of San Bernardino in a matter of hours. Streets that ordinarily carry commuters and school buses can become difficult to navigate, drainage channels can fill rapidly, and neighborhoods near foothills may face increased risks from flooding and debris.

Photo Courtesy of: San Bernardino's California Theatre from 1930

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:19am. Views: 170

Nearly a century after opening its doors, the downtown landmark remains an important connection between the city's entertainment history and its cultural future. In downtown San Bernardino, the California Theatre of the Performing Arts stands as a reminder of a time when attending a movie or live performance was one of the most anticipated social occasions in a growing Southern California city.

Photo Courtesy of: BBOP Center

By Justus Baker-Postell, Community Writer

November 11, 2026 at 08:19am. Views: 162

BBOP Information Session The Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center, an Inland Empire economic and workforce development hub and a project of Time for Change Foundation, has launched Pathways to Prosperity, its Employment Training Pathway Program (ETPP), a comprehensive workforce initiative designed to connect residents facing barriers to employment with the skills, credentials, hands-on experience and employer relationships needed to enter and advance in high-demand careers.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

October 14, 2026 at 11:03am. Views: 1679

Festive University of Redlands Homecoming celebration, with alumni, students, and families gathered on campus wearing maroon Bulldogs apparel. A bulldog mascot greets attendees while cheerleaders and a marching band perform near decorated tents and balloons, with university buildings and mountains in the background.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

October 20, 2026 at 04:19pm. Views: 3143

The City of Redlands will host Plane-or-Treat at Redlands Municipal Airport on October 25, featuring trick-or-treating, entertainment and family activities. An AI-generated illustration

Photo Courtesy of: California Historical Society Collection, USC Libraries Special Collections.

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

October 20, 2026 at 04:22pm. Views: 1335

As Redlands continues to grow, its surviving citrus groves offer a living connection to the industry that shaped the city's neighborhoods, economy and identity. Orange trees heavy with fruit line a grove in Redlands around 1900, with snow-covered Mount San Bernardino visible in the distance. The photograph documents the citrus industry that played a central role in the city's early development.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group - AI-generated illustration of a downtown Redlands streetscape

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:39pm. Views: 558

The City of Redlands is accepting applications for a volunteer position on its Traffic and Parking Commission. November 5 Deadline Approaching.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group - Illustrative image, not an actual enforcement operation.

By William Cortez, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:39pm. Views: 550

New state-funded traffic safety program will target impaired driving, speeding, distracted motorists and dangerous behavior near pedestrians and bicyclists. A $94,300 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will support DUI checkpoints, distracted driving enforcement, pedestrian safety initiatives and officer training through September 2027.

--> -->