2022 SEPTEMBER 06 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING 1 -
CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
September 6, 2022
Closed Session Meeting held on the above given date at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Navarro presiding.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present were Toro, Koperski, González, Echevarria, Suchil; and Mayor Navarro; Councilmember Cisneros 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- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1) One (1) Potential Case
B. CLOSED SESSION - CITY MANAGER EVALUATION
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:02 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 Items 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
September 6, 2022
Regular Meeting held on the above -given date at 6:02 p.m. in the Council C hamber of City Hall, with Mayor Navarro presiding.
INVOCATION: Pastor Don Duenez - Echoes of Love Ministry FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Frank J. Navarro (Veteran)
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
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Council Members Present Staff Present
Frank J. Navarro, Mayor William R. Smith, City Manager David J. Toro Carlos Campos, City Attorney
Kenneth J. Koperski, Mayor Pro Tem Carolina R. Padilla, City Clerk Dr. Luis S. González
John R. Echevarria
Isaac T. Suchil
Council Members Absent
Ernest R. Cisneros (absent/excused)
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
Proclamation - Purple Heart City
CM Echevarria read the Proclamation declaring the 17th day of September 2022, as the day in the City of Colton to remember and recognize veterans who are recip ients of the Purple Heart Medal; the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women from the City of Colton who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in defending the hard won freedoms and liberties of our Constitution ; many citizens of our community have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal in recognition of being wounded while engaged in combat with an enemy force, construed as a singularly meritorious act of essential services.
Recognition - Colton Police Officer Edgar Perez for Life Saving Actions Mayor Navarro presented a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Mayor and Members of the Colton City Council; the citizens of the City of Colton recognize Officer Perez in appreciation for the prompt response and unselfish act of rescuing an elderly female that was choking by performing the Heimlich maneuver on August 8, 2022, that resulted in saving her life; accepted by Colton Police Officer Edgar Perez.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 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) Continued 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, CONDITIONALL Y 2022 SEPTEMBER 06 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING 3 -
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 Continuance 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 October 4, 2022.
No objection by Mayor and Council so moved.
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The following community members addressed the Council: Mel Salazar; Cynthia Calderilla; Christine Irish-Ré; Eugene Valdez; Josiah Bruny; and Augie Caldera.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 2 through 11.
Motion and Second by CM González/MPT Koperski to approve consent calendar Item 2 through 11.
Vote: Motion carried with CM Cisneros absent.
(2) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting held on August 16, 2022.
(3) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 200412 to 200495 dated 07/27/2022 and totaling $75,590.58; voucher numbers 200411, 200496 to 200625 date d 07/28/2022 and totaling $1,303,230.91; voucher numbers 200626 to 200776 dated 08/04/2022 and totaling $747,162.60; voucher numbers 200777 to 200886 dated 08/11/2022 and totaling $608,606.25; wires dated 08/08/2022 and totaling $17,862,914.38; a payroll d isbursement listing dated 06/11/2022 to 06/24/2022 and totaling $1,281,432.24 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 06/25/2022 to 07/08/2022 and totaling $1,071,306.20.
(4) Contract Award - DM Contracting - Approve Award of Contract to DM Contracting I nc. for the Reconstruction of Sludge Bed Concrete Wall Project.
(5) Easements - Electric Utility - Accept and Approve the Recordation of Grant of Easement for Electric Purposes at 705 Colton Avenue, 831 Colton Avenue, and 1140 S. Mt. Vernon.
(6) Easement - SRM Colton LLC - Approve Grant of Water Utilities Easement at 833 Valley Blvd.
(7) Grant Award - State of California - Approve Resolution to accept the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) Award from the State of California Department of Tox ic Substance Control (DTSC), RESOLUTION R-98-22.
(8) Purchase - E.H. Wachs - Approve Purchase of Valve Maintenance Trailer from E.H. Wachs.
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(9) Purchase - Animal Services Vehicle - Authorize the Purchase of One New Marked Animal Services Utility Vehicle, and Related Emergency Equipment.
(10) Purchase - Badger Meter - Approve Purchase of Water Meter Registers from Badger Meter.
(11) Purchase - Flock Safety Group Inc. / Insight Enterprises Inc. - Approve Purchase of Citywide Vehicle Surveillance System and Automated License Plate Reader from Flock Safety Group Inc. through Insight Enterprises Inc.
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 6:50 p.m.. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in Memorium of Jacob Rueda and Alfred Marin.
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Carolina R. Padilla
City Clerk