CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 2023
Closed Session Meeting held on the above given date at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Navario presiding:
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present were Toro, Chastain, González, Echevarria, and Mayor Navarro.
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Smith, City Attorney Campos, and Deputy City Clerk Vargas
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to Discuss Item A.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(I)
City of Colton v. Inland Memorial Cremational and Burial Society, Inc., et al.
San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2300169
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 Campos announced that the City Council did meet in Closed Session and discussed Items A with direction being given, and no reportable actions taken. *÷***********************************************************************
CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 2023
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 Dane Aacker from Centerpoint Church
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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
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
None
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7,2023.
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). None disclosed.
APPOINTMENTS
Commission Appointment - District 2. - Hugh Forbes to the Code Enforcement and Housing Appeals Board.
CM Chastain submitted the name of Hugh Forbes for appointment to. the Code Compliance and Housing Appeals Board; consensus by Councilmembers present; no objections, so ratified.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff Regarding the Municipal Code Pertaining to Appointment of Commissioners, CMC 2:30 (Councilmember Gonzalez).
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Councilmember Gonzalez and Mayor and Councilmembers present with clarification provide by staff: City Attorney:
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• Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff Regarding the Formation of a New City Committee (Councilmember Echevarria)
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Councilmember Echevarria. and the Mayor and Councilmembers present with clarification provide by staff: the City Manager.
Discussion Regarding Measure S Funding (Councilmember Echevarria).
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Councilmember Echevarria and the Mayor and Councilmembers present with clarification provide by staff: the City Manager and the Director of Finance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(1) Warehouse and Truck and Trailer Storage/Parking Zoning Text Amendment
TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 0-01-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND, CERTAIN SECTIONS IN CHAPTERS 18.04; 18.06; 18:24,
18.26, 18.28, AND 18.48 OF TITLE: 18 (ZONING) OF THE COLTON MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO DEFINITIONS, PERMITTED USES, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE I-P (INDUSTRIAL PARK), M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) ZONES, AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS (FILE INDEX NO. DAP-001-697), ORDINANCE NO. 0-01-23.
Mayor Navarro declared the Public Hearing open.
The Deputy City Clerk Vargas submitted the Notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and there were no reports of protests or objections thereto.
Staff Presentation
The Director of Development Services, Mark Tomich, presented for Council an update and overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment
The following community inembers addressed the Council: Thomas Ruiz, Joseph Quezanda, Bill Blakenship, Andrea Vidaurre, Gabriela Mendez, Ana Gonzalez, Darby Osnaya, Gem Montes, Celeste Carlos, Angie Balderas, Kristen Malaby.
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Chastain to close the Public Hearing.
Vote: Unanimous
Motion and Second by MPT Toro/CM González to waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Ordinance No. 0-1-23 with the allowance that the Moratorium would expire on May 3, 2023.
Vote: Motion Passes with Mayor Navarro voting No.
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(2) Public Hearing - CDBG Projects
TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE LIST OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECTS FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, RESOLUTION NO. R-10-23:
Mayor Navarro declared the Public Hearing open.
The Deputy City Clerk Vargas submitted the Notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and there were no reports of protests or objections thereto.
Staff Presentation
The City Manager, Bill Smith, presented for Council consideration an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment
None.
Motion and Second by CM Gonzälez/ MPT Toro to close the Public Hearing.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes.
Motion and Second by CM González/CM Chastain to Approve and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-10-23.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes.
(3) Warehouse Approve 2022 Citywide Engineering and Traffic (Speed) Survey
TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 0-2-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE 2022 CITYWIDE ENGINBERING AND TRAFFIC (SPEED) SURVEY, ORDINANCE NO. O-02-23.
Mayor Navarro declared the Public Hearing open:
The Deputy City Clerk Vargas submitted the Notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and there were no reports of protests or objections thereto.
Staff Presentation
The Public Works Director, Brian Dickinson, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment
None
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Chastain to close the public hearing.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes.
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Motion and Second by CM Chastain/MPT Toro to waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Ordinance No: 0-2-23.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community members addressed the Council: Christine Perris, Kristine Scott, Hugh Forbes, Dave Huerte, Terrance Spencer, John Longfield, Joe from Flag Towing, Bruce Mckillup, Danny Payne, Christine Irish-Re, Alejandro Montes, Robert Maggard, Gary Grossich, and Pam Lemos. **************** ************************************** *********
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 4 through 17.
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Chastain to approve consent calendar Items 4 through 17, with a correction to Item 4 (January 17, 2023 Minutes). CM González explained that the votes were not reported correctly in the January 17, 2023 Minutes for the Consent Calendar reference Item 13 the Mural Project. The January 17, 2023 Minutes must be corrected to show the vote for Item 13 being Unanimous with CM González voting no.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with Corrections to Item 4. (4) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Special Meeting held on December 12, 2022, and Approval of Minutes for the City: Council Regular Meeting held on January 17, 2023. (5) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 12/30/2022 totaling $53,924.39; voucher numbers 203158 to 203233 dated 12/22/2022 and totaling $310,823.43; voucher numbers 203234 to 203314 dated 12/28/2022 and totaling $77,332.31; voucher numbers 203315 to.203422 dated 12/29/2022 and totaling $1,252,120.77; voucher numbers 203423 to 203488 dated 01/05/2023 and totaling $3,619,077.22 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 11/12/2022 to 11/25/2022 and totaling $1,045,172.97. (6) City Treasurer's Report - Receive and File Treasurer's Report for October 2022. (7) Contract Amendment - RDO Equipment Company - Approve Additional Funds for RDO Equipment Co. for the Amount of $29,600 for Current and Future Repair and Service Needs. (8) Contract Award - Performance Construction & Painting - Award Construction Contract to Performance Construction & Painting for Restroom/Shower Room Remodel at Fire Station 212. (9) Contract Award.- Engineering Resources of Southern California. Inc. - Award of Engineering Design Contract to Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. for the Colton Avenue Bike Path Improvement Project.
(10) Contract Amendment - Lilburn Corporation and Reimbursement Agreement Amendment - Iglesia de Cristo-Elim - Approve and Adopt a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Lilburn Corporation for Environmental Services on Behalf of Hossana Village Apartments and Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement with Applicant.
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(11) Contract Amendment - First Carbon Solutions - Approve and Adopt a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Environmental Services with First Carbon Solutions, Inc. for the Agua Mansa Logistics Center Project, including Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement. (12) Contract Amendment & Reimbursement Agreement Amendment - LSA Associates - Approve Fourth Amendment of a Professional Services Agreement with LSA Associates for Environmental Services on Behalf of the Reche Canyon Plaza Project and Amendinent to Reimbursement Agreement with Applicant.
(13) Contract Amendment - PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. - Approve a Contract Amendment (Change Order No. 1) to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc., for the I-10 and 9th St. Underpass Lighting Project.
(14) Contract Amendment - Three Peaks Corp. - Approve a Contract Amendment (Change Order No: 1) for Three Peaks Corp. for the Downtown Paseo Project.
(15) Purchase - National Auto Fleet Group - Approve the Purchase of a New 2023 Ford F-750 Dump Truck through National Auto Fleet Group for the Water Utilities Division of the Public Works & Utilities Department.
(16) Grant - Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - Approve City Manager Authority to Accept 2022 Justice Assistance Grant Award (JAG) and the Accompanying Interlocal Agreement, Approve Resolution and Purchase of Off-Highway Vehicle and Related Emergency Equipment, RESOLUTION NO. R-08-23. (17) Grant - California Department of Water Resources - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Application for a Grant through the California Department of Water Resources, RESOLUTION NO. R- 09-23.
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
City Manager Bill Smith gave clarification on the City's progress in updating the Housing Element per State requirements and the recent Power Cost increases.
MAYOR PRESENTATION
Mayor Navarro Presented a check of $1000 to the Chief of Police for the CART Program. The check was from County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., who, according to the Mayor, originally presented the check to Mayor Navario on 1/29/23 at the Ken Hubs Little League Baseball Clinic.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:44 p.m. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting.
Lager.
Stephanie M. Vargas
Deputy City Clerk
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