CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
December 12, 2022
Special Meeting held on the above-given date at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Nayarro presiding.
INVOCATION: City Clerk Carolina Padilla
FLAG SALUTE: MPT Kenneth Koperski
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Council Members Present Suites Smith Cily Manager
Frank J. Navarro, Mayor
David J. Toro Carlos Campos, City Attorney
Ernest R. Cisneros: Carolina R. Padilla. City Clerk
Kenneth J. Koperski, Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie M. Vargas, Deputy City Clerk Dr. Luis S. González.
John R. Echevarria
Isaac T. Suchil
Council Members Absent
None
Public Comment
None
CITY CLERK ITEMS
(1) CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION- Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022, Declaring the Result and such other matters as provided by Law, RESOLUTION NO. R-123-22.
Staff Presentation
City Clerk Padilla presented for Council consideration to approve and adopt a resolution to the certification of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election.
Motion and Second by CM González/MPT Koperski to approve and adopt Resolution R-123-22.
Vote: Unanimous
COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING CITY OFFICIALS
Council Members Ernest Cisneros, Kenneth Koperski, and Isaac Suchil made comments of appreciation and acknowledgement to members of their families, City Staff, and the Community and citizens of the City of Colton,
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PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING CITY OFFICIALS
The following acknowledged outgoing Council Members:
* Mayor Navarro and City Manager Bill Smith
* Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., San Bernardino County Supervisor, 54 District
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk Carolina R. Padilla called the newly-elected City Officials forward; the Oath of Office was administered and the Certificate of Election issued by City Clerk Carolina R. Padilla:
The Oath of Office was administered by City Clerk Carolina Padilla, to Councilmember-Elect David J. Toro, Councilmember- Elect Kelly J. Chastain, and Councilmember- Elect Luis S. Gonzälez.
The Ceremonial Oath of Office was administered by Vanessa Echevarria to Councilmember-Elect John R.
Echevarria.
The Ceremonial Oath of Office was administered by Richard Navarro to Mayor- Elect Frank J. Navarro:
Recess at 5:29 p.m.
Reconvened at 5:50 p.m.
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RECEPTION IN THE LOBBY
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COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND
COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES (cont'd)
December 12, 2022
Special Meeting continued on the above-given date at 5:50 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, with Mayor Frank J. Navarro presiding.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Council Members Present Staff Present
Frank Navarro, Mayor William R. Smith, City Manager
David J. Toro Carlos Campos, City Attorney
Kelly J. Chastain Carolina R. Padilla, City Clerk
Dr. Luis S. Gonzálezi Stephanie M. Vargas, Deputy City Clerk John R. Echevarria
Council Members Absent
None
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COMMENTS FROM INCOMING CITY OFFICIALS
Councilmembers David J. Toro, Kelly J. Chastain, Luis S. Gonzalez, John R. Echevarria and Mayor Frank Navarro made comments thanking their supporters and made acknowledgements of appreciation.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
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.
Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council: Mel Salazar, and Christine Irish Ray.
BUSINESS ITEMS
(3) CDIFA Resolutions and Agreements - Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton Authorizing the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to Administrate and Implement Measure S, a Local Transaction and Use Tax (TUT); Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Preparatory and Administration Agreement with the CDTFA; and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton Authorizing Specified City Officials and Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates to Examine Records Relating to the TUT Collected by the CDTFA, RESOLUTION NO. R- 124-22 & RESOLUTION NO. R-125-22:
Staff Presentation
Director of Finance Stacy Dabbs presented for Council consideration staff's recommendation to approve and adopt Resolution Numbers R-124-22 and R-125-22.
Motion and Second by CM Toro/CM González to approve and adopt Resolution R-124-22 and R-125-22.
Vote: Unanimous
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:20 p.m., Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting.
Stephanie M. Vargas
Deputy City Clerk
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