2022 JANUARY 04 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING 1 -
CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
January 4, 2022
Closed Session Meeting held on the above given date at 5:00 p.m., in City Hall, located at 650 North La Cadena Drive, Colton, California with Mayor Navarro presiding.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present were Toro, Koperski, González, Echevarria, Suchil; and Mayor Navarro ; MPT Cisneros (absent/excused).
STAFF PRESENT
Acting City Manager Dabbs, City Attorney Campos, and City Clerk Padilla.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to Discuss Item A/B.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.95.
Case Name(s): Michael Collins v. City of Colton
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Modern Pacific Homes, LLC. V. City of Colton, et al.,
San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2120518
CM Suchil Announcement – Item B
Councilmember Suchil recused himself from the closed session meeting due to a conflict of interest; he is precluded from considering the closed session Item B as a member of the body, by virtue of his ow nership of property within 500 feet of the project site related to the item before Council.
5:06 P.M. – CM Suchil left Closed Session
(Closed session agenda ended at the end of discussion of Item B)
Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m., the meeting reconvened, with all members present heretofore.
City Attorney Campos announced that the City Council did meet in Closed Session and discussed Item A/B; with direction to staff and no reportable action.
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CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 4, 2022
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Regular Meeting held on the above-given date at 6:01 p.m. in City Hall, located at 650 North La Cadena Drive, Colton, California with Mayor Navarro presiding.
INVOCATION: Pastor Dane Aaker – Centerpoint Church
FLAG SALUTE: American Legion Post 155 Members Louie Barrera and Steve Ferrance
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Council Members Present Staff Present
Frank J. Navarro, Mayor William R. Smith, City Manager David J. Toro Carlos Campos, City Attorney
Kenneth J. Koperski Carolina R. Padilla, City Clerk Dr. Luis S. González
John R. Echevarria
Isaac T. Suchil
Council Members Absent
Ernest R. Cisneros, Mayor Pro Tem (absent/excused)
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE CO UNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 2022.
GIFT DISCLOSURES
Mayor Navarro asked the members present if there were any agenda items that were a conflict of interest pursuant to CMC Section 2.04.030. None disclosed.
AB 1234 ORAL REPORTS
Mayor Navarro asked the members present if there were any brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the City. (GC Section 53232.3(d).
CM Suchil attended a League of California Cities event on November 18, 2021, Inland Empire Division 2021 Election & Installation of Officers Dinner Meeting, held at the Double Tree Inn, Ontario, California.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointment- Mayor Pro Tempore
Mayor Navarro nominated CM Koperski as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Consensus; No objection; so ratified;
CM Suchil without object by councilmembers present nominated the name of CM Toro as ‘Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus’.
Consensus; No objection; so ratified;
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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(1) Redistricting
TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE A
REPORT FROM STAFF ON THE CONTINUED REDISTRICTING PROCESS AND TO REVIEW DRAFT UPDATED ELECTORAL DISTRICT MAPS.
Mayor Navarro declared the Public Hearing open.
City Clerk Padilla submitted the Notice of the Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) and there were no reports of protests or objections thereto.
Staff Presentation
Attorney William Priest, BB&K, presented for Council the following actions related to the continued redistricting process:
1. Receive a report from staff and the city’s redistricting consultant on the continued redistricting process and review draft maps;
2. Conduct a public hearing to review draft maps and receive public input on district boundaries;
Attorney Priest included in the pre sentation while incorporating the 2020 Census dat a the proposed demographic analysis: Map Option 1 & Map Option 2.
Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council: Pam Lemus
Motion and Second by CM González/CM Suchil to close the public hearing.
Vote: Motion carried with CM Cisneros absent.
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
Attorney Priest.
Direction to Staff
Attorney Priest will i ncorporate Council and public comments made at tonight’s meeting into revised maps, as appropriate, and share during Public Hearing No. 3; in addition public hearing No. 3 in February ( TBD) will review additional publicly submitted maps and consider input from workshops.
(2) 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 2021 – 2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE. (FILE INDEX NO. DAP- 001-720), RESOLUTION NO. R-04-22.
Mayor Navarro declared the Public Hearing open.
City Clerk Padilla submitted the Notice of the Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) and there were no reports of protests or objections thereto.
Staff Presentation
Director Mark Tomich, Development Services, presented for Council consideration an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff’s recommendation
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Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council: Pat Lemu s; Janet Jones/Deb Hanna and Apean Park.
Motion and Second by CM González/MPT Koperski to close the public hearing.
Vote: Motion carried with CM Cisneros absent.
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
Director Tomich and City Attorney Campos.
Motion and Second by CM Suchil/CM González to approve and adopt Resolution No. R -04-22 with removal of the following parcel number: 0163-182-01 listed/outlined in the Housing Element Vacant Sites Inventory.
Vote: Motion carried with CM Cisneros absent.
BUSINESS ITEMS
(3) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Spending Plan - Approve American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Spending Plan, Approve and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-03-22.
Staff Presentation
Director Dabbs presented for Council consideration an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff’s recommendation.
Public Comment
None
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
Director Dabbs.
Motion and Second by CM González/MPT Koperski to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-03-22.
Vote: Motion carried with CM Cisneros absent.
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The following community members addressed the Council: Tim Elliff; Rich Randolph; Maxine Conley; Celeste Carlos and Pam Lemos
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 4 through 7.
Councilmembers present selected items for discussion and clarification by staff: CM Suchil, Item 5.
Motion and Second by CM González/MPT Koperski to approve the consent calendar Item 4 through 7.
Vote: Motion carried with CM Cisneros absent.
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(4) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 11/23/2021 for $37,280.50; voucher numbers 196187 to 196254 dated 12/09/2021 and totaling $500,150.99; replacement check number 196255 dated 12/14/2021 for $129.68; voucher numbers 196256 to 196370 dated 12/16/2021 and totaling $1,575,036.97 and payroll disbursement listing dated 10/30/2021 to 11/12/2021 and totaling $965,532.50.
(5) Bid Authorization - La Cadena Dr. Sidewalk & Downtown Paseo Pedestrian Improvement Project - Approve Plans for the La Cadena Dr. Sidewalk Improvement Project and the Downtown Paseo Pedestrian Improvement Project.
(6) Resolution - Rialto Basin Groundwater Council - Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City of Colton Share as a Member of t he Rialto Basin Groundwater Council for Awarding a Contract for the Preparation of a Groundwater Management Plan to Stetson Engineers, RESOLUTION NO. R-01-22.
(7) Second Reading - O-12-21 - Waive full reading, Read by Title Only and Pass S econd Reading of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, Amending Chapter 6.16 of the Colton Municipal Code Relating to Solid Waste. ORDINANCE NO. O-12-21
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Comments from Mayor, Council and City Treasurer on various issues and activities throughout the community.
8:30 P.M. – Mayor Navarro left the dais for the balance of the City Council Meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Acting City Manager Dabbs announced on behalf of City Manager Smith a Happy New Yea r to the City Council and all supporting staff members.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:32 p.m.. MPT Koperski adjourned the Regular Council Meeting.
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Carolina R. Padilla
City Clerk