2022 APRIL 19 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING 1 -
CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
April 19, 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, Cisneros, Koperski, González, Echevarria, Suchil; and Mayor Navarro.
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Smith, Asst. City Attorney Martinez, and City Clerk Padilla.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
Asst. City Attorney Martinez announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to Discuss Item A/B/C.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Tom Cody, Human Resources Director Employee Groups: International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local 47 - Electric Division
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1) One (1) Potential Case
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Modern Pacific Homes, LLC. V. City of Colton, et al.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2120518
Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. and at 6:01 p.m., the meeting reconvened, with all members present heretofore.
CM Suchil Announcement – Item C
Councilmember Suchil recused himself from the closed session meeting due to a conflict of i nterest; he is precluded from considering the closed session Item C 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.
CM Suchil – Left Closed Session: 5:31 p.m.
Asst. City Attorney Martinez announced that the City Council did meet in Closed Session and discussed Item A/B/C; with direction to staff and no reportable action.
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2022 APRIL 19 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING 2 -
CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 19, 2022
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 Johnny De La Rosa- Echoes of Love Ministry FLAG SALUTE: Councilmember Kenneth Koperski (Veteran)
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
Ernest R. Cisneros Carolina R. Padilla, City Clerk Kenneth J. Koperski
Dr. Luis S. González
John R. Echevarria
Isaac T. Suchil
Council Members Absent
None
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
CCAC Pat Hammers Spirit Award- Recognizing Jaqueline Shook Anthony Mejia, Immediate Past President of the City Clerks Association of California presented the Annual Pat Hammers Spirit Award for 2022 posthumously to Jacqueline Sho ok, Deputy City Clerk; accepted by husband Tyler Shook; son Joel Shook.
Business Focus- Save More Market
CM González presented a You Make a Difference Certificate to Save More Market; accepted by business owner Ali Elchall.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 19, 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
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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 González/CM Suchil/Mayor Navarro attended the 2022 City County Conference on April 7 – 8, 2022 at Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa in Lake Arrowhead, Ca.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
CM Suchil Announcement
Councilmember Suchil will recuse himself from the Public Hearing due to a conflict of interest; he is precluded from considering the Public Hearing Item 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.
(1) Rescinding and Repealing Resolution Nos. R-29-21 and R-84-21 (Litton-Bostick Subdivision)
TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO RESCIND AND REPEAL RESOLUTION NUMBERS R -29-21 AND R -84-21 AND REINSTATI NG PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18233 - DAP-001-378 – LITTON- BOSTICK SUBDIVISION), RESOLUTION NO. R-40-22.
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 and Asst. City Attorney Martinez presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff’s recommendation.
Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council: Susie Castillo; Robert Kittel; Regina Suchil; Darby Osnaya; Celeste Carlos; Pam Lemos; and Clifton Harris.
Motion and Second by CM González/CM Toro to close the public hearing.
Vote: Motion carried with CM Suchil absent.
Motion and Second by CM Toro/CM Koperski to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-40-22.
Vote: Motion carried with CM Toro/CM Cisneros/CM Koperski/Mayor Navarro Voting YES; CM González/ CM Echevarria Voting NO; CM Suchil absent.
7:06 p.m. CM Suchil returned to the dais.
(2) Policy - Use of Military Equipment by Police Department
TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. O -05-22, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCI L OF THE CITY OF
COLTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481, ORDINANCE NO. O-05-22.
Mayor Navarro declared the Public Hearing open.
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Staff Presentation
Captain Heusterberg presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff’s recommendation.
Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council: Pam Lemos; and Darby Osnaya.
Motion and Second by CM Suchil/CM González to close the public hearing.
Vote: Unanimous
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
Captain Heusterberg.
Motion and Second by CM Suchil/CM Toro to waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Ordi nance No. O-05-22.
Vote: Unanimous
(3) Subdivision Ordinance Update and SB 9, ORDINANCE NO. O-01-22.
Motion and Second by CM Suchil/CM González to continue the public hearing to the next Regula Council Meeting on May 3, 2022.
Vote: Unanimous
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The following community members addressed the Council: Pam Lemos ; Sam Hodson ; Clifton Harris ; Rosamaria Ceja; Darby Osnaya; Emily Vasquez; Christine Irish-Ré; Jessie Paous; and Angie Balderas
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 4 through 10.
Councilmembers present selected items for discussion and clarification by staff: CM Echevarria, Item 3.
Motion and Second by CM González/CM Koperski to approve the consent calendar Item 4 through 10.
Vote: Unanimous
(4) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on April 5, 2022, on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(5) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 198233 to 198316 dated 03/28/2022 and totaling $76,682.45; voucher numbers 198317 to 198431 dated 03/31/2022 and totaling $1,291,883.40 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 02/19/2022 to 03/04/2022 and totaling $948,895.75.
(6) Agreement - San Bernardino County Fire Protection District - Approve and Adopt San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Household Hazardous Waste Five Year Agreement, RESOLUTION NO.
R-25-22.
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(7) Annual Housing Progre ss Report 2021 - Approve the 2021 Annual Housing Progress Report, RESOLUTION NO. R-39-22.
(8) Budget Appropriation - Fire Department - Approve Increased Budget Appropriation in the Fire Department Due to Fuel Costs, RESOLUTION NO. R-37-22.
(9) Pre-Qualified List - Environmental Consultants - Approve Environmental Consultants Pre -Qualified List, RESOLUTION NO. R-28-22.
(10) Notice of Completion - Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project FY2020 -21 - Approve Notice of Completion for FY2020-21 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project.
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 8:04 p.m.. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in Memorium for Fred Colunga.
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Carolina R. Padilla
City Clerk