2022 AUGUST 02 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING 1 -
CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 02, 2022
Regular Meeting held on the above-given date at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall, located at 650 North La Cadena Drive, Colton, California with Mayor Navarro presiding.
INVOCATION: Pastor Dane Aaker from Centerpoint Church
FLAG SALUTE: American Legion Post 155 Member 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
Ernest R. Cisneros Carolina R. Padilla, City Clerk Kenneth J. Koperski, Mayor Pro Tem
Dr. Luis S. González
John R. Echevarria
Isaac T. Suchil
Council Members Absent
None
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
Employee Longevity Recognition Presentation
Mayor Navarro, assisted by City Manager Smith acknowledged /recognized the following City of Colton employees for their continued service to the City of Colton:
30 Years
Liliana Espinoza—Sr. Customer Service Rep
Fernando Velasquez—Line Crew Supervisor
25 Years
Lorraine Avalos—Exe. Asst. to Police Chief
Ray Bruno—Fire Marshall
Henry Dominguez—Police Chief
Cheryl Evans—Senior Police Dispatcher
Ed Ficara—Electric Field Ops Foreman
Ronald Helms—Fire Engineer
20 Years
Rachel Carnell—Code Enforcement Officer
Jose “Harvey” Esparza—Lead Mechanic
Deb Farrar—Community Services Director
Tim McHargue—Fire Chief
Nicole Mihld—Purchasing & Cust. Serv. Mgr.
Tony Soto—Building Maintenance Supervisor
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15 Years
Elias Avila—Sr. Electrical Utility Inspector
Anita Betancur—Police Records Supervisor
Matthew Collins—Police Sergeant
Art Espitia—Storekeeper
Blanca Gutierrez—Account Technician II
Tania Heard—Code Enforcement Officer
Simon Holding—Police Officer
Alphonzo Mancinas—Water Distribution Op III
Nicole Reynolds—Senior Police Dispatcher
Brent Smith—Warehouse Supervisor
Chad Ward—Police Corporal
10 Years
Ovidiu Bostan—Wastewater Utility Supervisor
Michael Cory—Water/Wastewater Superintendent
Anthony Fernandez—Rec Services Coordinator
Christopher Jimenez—Power Line Technician
Annette Lira—Sr. Customer Service Rep.
Dawn Miller—Executive Asst. to City Manager
Yuriana Nava—Police Dispatcher II
5 Years
Alexis Arthur—Code Enforcement Officer
Anthony Barron—Police Officer
Klevis Buzi—Police Officer
Adam Chittenden—Fire Engineer
Christopher DeAnda—Fire Engineer
Jose Esparza—Collection System Worker II
Linda Gallardo—Customer Service Rep II
Ramon Hernandez—Building Official
Sheena Leopard—Police Dispatcher II
Paula Majors—Finance Manager
Gabriel Martinez—Police Officer
Rocio Mull—Police Dispatcher II
James Olea—Wastewater Treatment Op I
Julie Perez—Animal Services Officer
Maria Quijano—Office Specialist II
Jason Tooley—Firefighter Medic
Steven Vallez—Fire Engineer
Jonathan Vega—Power Line Technician
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTERE ST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 2 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.
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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.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointment - League of California Cities Voting Delegate and Alternates - Designate One (1) Voting Delegate and May Appoint up to Two (2) Voting Alternates.
Mayor Navarro recommended the following Voting Delegate and Alternates:
Voting Delegate – Councilmember (MPT Koperski)
1st Alternate Delegate – Councilmember González
2nd Alternate Delegate – Councilmember Suchil
Consensus; No objection; so ratified;
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
(1) Public Hearing - Street Vacation: Terrace Avenue & De Berry Avenue
TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY
VACATING PORTIONS OF SOUTH TERRACE AVENUE AND DE BEERY STREET, RESOLUTION NO. R-94-22.
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
City Manager Smith informed Council continuance of the Public Hearing to the Council Meeting of September 6, 2022.
No objection by Mayor and Council so moved.
(2) Public Hearing - Weed Abatement
TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ANY
OBJECTIONS OR PROTESTS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS FOR WEED ABATEME NT SERVICES PERFORMED DURING THE 2022 ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND
TO CONSIDER IMPOSING A LIEN UPON THE PROPERTIES FOR PAYMENT, RESOLUTION NO. R-93-22.
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.
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Staff Presentation
Fire Marshal Bruno, informed Council the Public Hearing is to hear objections from vacant property owners to charges incurred by them for weed abatement services provided under the Weed Abatement Program; and to adopt and approve a Resolution adopting a report and statement of expenses for the City’s Weed Abatement Program and imposing a lien upon property for payment thereof.
Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council: Lorraine Saucedo; Dina Terrazas; and Pam Lemos
Motion and Second by CM Suchil/CM González to close the public hearing.
Vote: Unanimous
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion bet ween Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
Fire Marshall Bruno.
Motion and Second by CM González/CM Toro to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-93-22.
Vote: Unanimous
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Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council: Tim Heusterberg; Darlo Murray ; Gem Montes ; Erika Vasquez; and Frank Montes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 3 through 12.
City Manager announced the following changes/corrections of the Consent Calendar:
Item 5 – certain verbiage on the Agenda Report is incorrect; the report is corrected and copy of the clean Agenda Report given to Council; no change to action requested.
Item 9 – received an updated amount for the Resolution for this item and will read $310,438; the Resolution is corrected and a clean Resolution given to Council; no change to action requested.
Item 12 – a typo to the Agenda Report as to end date; the Resolution is corrected and clean Resolution given to Council; no change to action requested.
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 Items 3 through 12.
Vote: Unanimous
(3) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting held on July 19, 2022.
(4) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher d ated 6/22/2022 and totaling $43,870.85; voucher numbers 199883 to 199966 dated 0701/2022 and totaling $76,007.89; voucher numbers 199967 to 200108 dated 06/30/2022 and totaling $4,265,199.03; voucher numbers 200109 to 200235 dated 07/07/2022 and 2022 AUGUST 02 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING 5 -
totaling $3,226,216.45 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 05/28/2022 to 06/10/2022 and totaling $931,293.71.
(5) Contract Award - Hardy & Harper, Inc. - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Award a Contract to Hardy & Harper Inc. for the FY 21-22 Asphalt Paving Project, RESOLUTION NO. R-90-22.
(6) Contract Award - Green Acres Advertising Design - Award Bid for Marketing Services in the Public Works & Utility Services Department to Green Acres Advertising Design.
(7) Purchase - Lenco Armored Vehicles - Approve the Purchase of one Lenco Bearcat G3 Armored Rescue Vehicle from Lenco Armored Vehicles.
(8) Purchase - Fire Department Engine - Approve Purchase of a Fire Department Engine through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program.
(9) Resolution - CCTR Ex pansion - Approve and Adopt a Resolution for the General Child Care and Development (CCTR) Expansion Funding, RESOLUTION NO. R-89-22.
(10) Resolutions - Measure I, CIP and CPNA - Approve and Adopt Resolutions for Measure I Five Year Capital Improvement Pl an and Capital Project Needs Analysis for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, RESOLUTION NO. R-95-22, R-96-22 & R-97-22.
(11) Sole Source Purchase - Forcible Entry Equipment - Approve Sole Source Purchase of Forcible Entry Conex Box Training Center to Forcible Entry Equipment.
(12) MOU - IBEW Electric - Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Effective from 1/1/2021 to 12/31/2023, RESOLUTION NO. R-92-22.
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 7:13 p.m. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting.
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Carolina R. Padilla
City Clerk