CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 17, 2023
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.
Counciouncers present were Toro, Chastain, Gonzalez, Rechevaria, and Mayor Navaro STA PRES Smith, Cily Attorney Crosthwaite, and Depuly Gily Clerk Vargas
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Crosthwaite announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to Discuss Item (A/B/C/D).
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Menor-Cruz v. Garibay, City of Colton et al.
San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIVDS 2013878
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Goverment Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1) One (1) Potential Case
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN No. 0258-061-21-0000
Agency Negotiator: City Manager and Economic Development Manager Negotiating Parties: GFT Properties; LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
D: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m, and at 6:00 p.m., the meeting reconvened, with all members present heretofore.
City Attorney Crosthwaite announced that the City Council did meet in Closed Session and discussed Items A/B/C/D; with direction to legal counsel, staff, and no reportable action. 2023 JANUARY 17 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING
Regular Meeting held on the above-given date at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Navarro presiding.
INVOCATION: Pastor Ruben Cimental from Sovereign Grace Impact Ministries 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
David. J. Toro Melissa M. Crosthwaite, City Attorney
Kelly J. Chastain Stephanie M. Vargas, Deputy City Clerk Dr. Luis S. González
John R. Echevarria
Council Members Absent
None
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations; Awards, Proclamations
• Presentation - IVDA Certificates of Recognition to Former Councilmembers Koperski & Suchil.
Mayor Frank J. Navarro presented Resolutions from the Inland Valley Development Agency to former Council Members Isaac Suchil and Kenneth Koperski. Isaac Suchil and Kenneth Koperski accepted the Resolutions.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2023.
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). Nöne disclosed.
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Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council: Eugene Valdez and Frank Montez.
APPOINTMENTS
• Commission Appointments
At Large - Mayor Navarro
Code Compliance and Housing Appeals Board - Rita Carter Planning Commission - Gary Grossich
Recreation & Parks Commission - Isabel Salas
Utilities Commission - Larry Rivas
District 1 - CM Toro
Code Compliance and Housing Appeals Board - Jesus Villarruel Planning Commission - Richard Prieto
Recreation & Parks Commission - Alicia Corral
Utilities Commission - Colin Strange
District 2 - CM Chastain
Planning Commission - Pamela Lemos
Recreation & Parks Commission - Victor Villarreal
Uțilities Commission - Adrianna Escarcega
District 3 - CM González
Code Compliance and Housing Appeals Board - Adrian Chavez Planning Commission - Letitia Baden
Recreation & Parks Commission - Octavio Franco
Utilities Commission - Andrew Perez
District 4 - CM Echevarria
Code Compliance and Housing Appeals Board - Denise Montano Planning Commission - Dr. Eric Peters
Recreation & Parks Commission - Jimmy Ramirez
Utilities Commission - Kirk Larson
Roll Call vote taken, Unanimous with Council Member Kelly J. Chastain objecting the appointment of Gary Grossich to the Planning Commission. Consensus met, so ratified. 2023 JANUARY 17 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING
• City Council Committees & Interagency Appointments
AGENCY MEMBER ALTERNATE
AMIGA CM Toro CM Chastain
SBCO/Riverside CO Bi-County CM González
CONFIRE CM Echevarria
IVDA - 2 Primary appointments Mayor Navarro/ CM Echevarria LCC LEGIŞLATIVE TASK CM González CM Chastain
OMNITRANS Mayor Navairo CM Toro
SBIAA Mayor Navarro CM Echevarria
RIX/JPA CM Chastain CM González:
SBCTA (Formerly SANBAG) Mayor Navarro CM Toro
SCAG Mayor Navarro CM Echevarria
SWAT CM Chastairi CM González
LAFCO Mayor Navarro CM González
Rialto Basin Groundwater CM González
COUNCIL COMMITTEES MEMBERS
Animal Care Services CM Toro
Beautification- City Wide CM Toro/ CM Chastain
Business Dev & Retention CM Toro/ CM Echevarria
Bridge CM Toro/ CM Chastain
CDBG Mayor Navarro/ CM Gonzalez
Finance Mayor Navarro/ CM Toro
•Parks & Rec Foundation CM Toro
Military Banner CM Toro/ CM Chastain
Railroad Liaison Committee CM Toro/ CM Chastain
SBCO Homeless Partnership CM Gonzalez
(SBCHP)
Traffic Safety Mayor Navarro
Prop. 64 Auma (Adult
Use/Marijuana Act) Mayor Navarro/ CM Echevarria
Library Board (Liaison) CM Gọnzález
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All appointments made with full consensus and support of Councilmembers present, no objection; so ratified.
• Mayor Pro Tempore Appointment
CM Echevarria nominated CM Toro as Mayor Pio Tempore.
Motion/Second by CM Echevarria/CM González to appoint CM Toro as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term of one year.
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Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council: John Longfield, Ralfie, Rosa Dominguez, Lindy Dominguez, Frank Montes, Ray Sanchez, Johnny Oldens, Leno Moreno, and Gary Grossich. ***************************************************************************
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 18.
Motion and Second by CM González/MPT Toro to approve consent calendar Item 1 through 18.
Vote: Unanimous with CM González Voting no on Item 13.
(1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting held on December 20, 2022.
Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 11/30/2022 totaling $44,107.86; voucher numbers 202855 to 202981 dated 12/01/2022 and totaling $1,729,633.49; voucher numbers 202982 to 203059 dated 12/08/2022 and totaling $2,823,271.50; voucher numbers 203060 to 203157 dated 12/15/2022 and totaling $3,157,225.64; a payroll disbursement listing dated 10/15/2022 to 10/28/2022 and totaling $936,777:72 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 10/29/2022 to 11/11/2022 and totaling $934,584.90. (3) Agreement - Best, Best & Krieger - Approve an Agreement with Best, Best & Krieger, LLC, for Deferred Billing for Civil Litigation Services.
(4) Agreement - Blais & Associates Grant Writing Services - Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Blais & Associates Grant Writing Services for Completion of California Department of Water Resources Grant.
(5) Agreement - California Department of Fish and Wildlife - Approve Streambed Alteration Agreement with California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the La Cadena Drive Bridge over Santa Ana River Bridge Replacement Project.
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(6) Annual Report - AB1600 Fees - Approve the Annual Development Impact Fee (AB1600) Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022.
(7) Contract Amendment - CA Dept. of Education CSPP Contract 2408 - Approve and Adopt Resolution Number R-01-23, Amendment No. 01 for the CA Department of Education Contract CSPP-2408 for State Preschool Service, and Amending the Budget for the Current Fiscal Year to Account for Increased Funding, Contract Amendment - Dennis Grubb & Associates - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Adopting a Contract Amendment with Dennis Grubb & Associates for Fire Plan Check Services and Amend the FY2022- 23 budget to Appropriate Funds for the Contract Amendment, RESOLUTION NO: R-5-23.
Contract Amendment - CA Dept. of Social Services - CCTR 2201 - Approve and Adopt Resolution R- 03-23, for Department of Social Services Amendment 01 to Contract CCTR - 2201 for School Age Program Services in the Community Services Department, Fiscal Year 20-21, RESOLUTION NO. R-03-23. (10) Continued Funding Application - CA Dept of Social Services - Approve and Adopt R-02-23, a Resolution Adopting the CA Department of Social Serices FY 23-24 Continued Funding Application for the Early Care and Education Division, RESOLUTION NO. R-02-23. (11) Grant Extension - CA State Parks & Recreation - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Accepting Extension for Statewide Park Specified Local Grant Funds for the City of Colton Playground and Colton Area Museum Improvements and Amend the FY 2022-2023 Budget to Adjust Grant Funds, RESOLUTION NO. R-06-23. (12) Investment Policy - Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton, Delegating to the City Treasurer the Authority to Invest and Reinvest Funds for the City and to Sell or Exchange Securities, RESOLUTION NO. R-7-23.
(13) Mural Projects - Approve the C Street/UPRR Underpass as the third location for the Colton Mural Project; Authorize the Recordation of a Notice of Completion for the La Cadena Drive/I-10 Underpass Mural Project and the 9th Street/I-10 Underpass Mural Project. (14) Notice of Completion - Sludge Bed Wall Project - Approve Notice of Completion for the Sludge Bed Wall Project.
(15) Obsolete Records Destruction - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Obsolete Records, RESOLUTION NO. R-4-23.
(16) Purchase - Fairview Ford - Approve Purchase of Four (4) New Vehicles for the Electric Substation Division from Fairview Ford.
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(17) Purchase - RDO Equipment Company - Approve the Purchase of a Backhoe Loader from RDO Equipment Company for the Water Utilities Division of the Public Works & Utilities Department. (18) Set Public Hearing - CDBG Projects - Set Public Hearing for the Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 7, 2023, to Approve the List of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects for Submittal to the County of San Bernardino, Department of Housing & Community Development.
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 7:19 p.m. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting:
Stephanie M, Vargas
Deputy City Clerk
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