2022 FEBRUARY 01 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING 1 -
CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
February 1, 2022
Closed Session Meeting held on the above given date at 5:01 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 Cisneros, Koperski, González, Echevarria, Suchil; and Mayor Navarro ; Toro, absent/excused.
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Smith, City Attorney Campos, and City Clerk Padilla.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to Discuss Item A/B.
A. 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 A
Councilmember Suchil recused himself from the closed session meeting due to a conflict of interest; he is precluded from considering the closed session Item A as a member of the body, by virtue of his ownership of property within 500 feet of the project site related to the item before Council.
Suc – Left Closed Session: 5:03 p.m.
Suc – Returned to Closed Session: 5:30 p.m.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives:
Tom Cody, Human Resources Director
Employee Groups: IBEW Electric
Colton Police Management Association
Colton Firefighters Association
Colton Police Officers Association
Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:03 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
February 1, 2022
Regular Meeting held on the above-given date at 6:02 p.m. in City Hall, located at 650 North La Cadena Drive, Colton, California with Mayor Navarro presiding.
INVOCATION: Chaplain Dan Arjona, 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 Ernest R. Cisneros 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
David J. Toro (absent/excused)
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
Introduction of New Fire Safety Specialist- Rick McBride – 1/10/2022 Fire Marshall Ray Bruno introduced Rick McBride, Fire Safety Specialist; staff member as of January 10, 2022.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT O F INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 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). None disclosed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
(1) Redistricting - Public Hearing #3 – PowerPoint
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TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A THIRD 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 redistrictin g 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 presentation incorporating the 2020 Census data; the City’s redistricting consultant three initial map options for the Council’s and public’s consideration
Public Comment
None
Motion and Second by CM González/CM Cisneros to close the public hearing.
Vote: Motion carried with CM Toro absent.
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
Attorney Priest.
Direction to Staff
Consensus reached by Mayor and Councilmembers present (CM Suchil/CM Echevarria/CM Cisneros/MPT Koperski/Mayor Navarro (Map Option 3); CM González (Map Option 2); CM Toro (absent); staff will bring back a proposed ordinance for introduction at the fourth public hearing for March 1, 2022; the legal deadline to adopt the final map is April 17, 2022.
BUSINESS ITEMS
(2) FY2020-21 ACFR and Related Reports - Receive and File the FY2020 -21 Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR) and Related Reports.
Staff Presentation – PowerPoint
Director Dabbs introduced Daphnie Munoz, Principa l, from CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP to present the annual financial audit of the City of Colton; requested approval to receive and file the FY202 0-21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the GAS Letter, Management Letter, GANN Limit Report, and the Communication with those in charge of governance (exit letter); and authorize the creation of Fiduciary Fund 763 PD Cash Evidence Deposits for FY2020-21 pursuant to an audit recommendation.
Public Comment
None
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Receive & File:
With no objection by Mayor/Councilmember’s present, report received and filed.
Motion and Second by CM Suchil/CM González to a uthorize the creation of Fiduciary Fund 763 PD Cash Evidence Deposits for FY202-21 pursuant to an audit recommendation; Vote: Motion carried with CM Toro absent.
(3) FY2021-22 Mid -Year Budget Review - Approve and Adopt Resolutions for FY2021 -22 Mid -Year Budget Review, RESOLUTION NO. R-10-22, CUA-01-22, and CHA-01-22.
Staff Presentation
Director Dabbs, Finance Department, 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 be tween Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
Director Dabbs.
Motion and Second by CM Suchil/CM González to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-10-22, CUA-01-22, and CHA-01-22.
Vote: Motion carried with CM Toro absent.
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The following community members addressed the Council: Norma Barraza; Candice Tapia; Edward Chavez, Jr.; Kevin Imre; Kathryn Schneider; Andrew Perez; and Pam Lemos
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 4 through 12.
Councilmembers present selected items for discussion and clarification by staff: CM Koperski/CM Echevarria, Item 9; CM Suchil/CM González will be voting NO on Item 11.
Motion and Second by CM González/MPT Koperski to approve the consent calendar Item 4 through 12.
Vote: Motion carried with CM Toro absent; CM Suchil/CM González voting NO on Item 11.
(4) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on January 18, 2022, on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(5) City Treasurer's Report - Receive and File City Treasurer's Report for October and November 2021.
(6) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 12/29/2021 and totaling $61,954.27; wires dated 01/06/2022 and totaling $5,199,596.53; voucher numbers 196669 to 196743 dated 01/06/2022 and totaling $764,313.11; voucher numbers 196744 to 196873 dated 01/13/2022 and totaling $370 ,406.80; and payroll disbursement listing dated 11/27/2021 to 12/10/2021 and totaling $898,658.32.
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(7) CEQA - Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project - Adoption of CEQA-IS/MND for Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project.
(8) Essential Worker Pay (ARPA) - Part-Time Employees - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Approve American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Essential Worker Pay for City of Colton Part -Time Employees, RESOLUTION NO R-05-22.
(9) Grant - California Department of Aging - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to authorize the execution of an agreement for grant funding through the California Department of Aging, RESOLUTION NO. R-07-
22. (10) Set Public Hearing - CDBG 2022-2023 Projects - Set a Public Hearing for the City Cou ncil Meeting of February 15, 2022 for CDBG 2022 - 2023 Projects.
(11) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O -03-22 - Waive Full Reading, and Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, Approving The Barton Road Logistics C enter Development Agreement For Property Generally Located At 21700 Barton Road And 275, 280 And 375 De Berry Street In The City Of Colton, ORDINANCE NO. O-03-22.
(12) Tolling Agreement Extension - Roque Ranch Entitlements - Approve Tolling Agreement Exte nsion between City of Colton, Sunmeadows LLC and the Colton Coalition (Cadena Creek Mobile Home Park).
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Comments from Mayor, Council and City Treasurer on various issues and activities throughout the community.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:17 p.m.. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting.
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Carolina R. Padilla
City Clerk