CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 21, 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.
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 -WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.95 Case Name(s): Gary Gruenzner v. City of Colton
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 Reports/Reportable Action
City Attorney Campos announce reportable action in the workers compensation claim of Gary Gruenzner v.
City of Colton, the City Council approved settlement for the amount of $148,842.50. ***************************************************************************
CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
February 21, 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 Aaker from Centerpoint Church
FLAG SALUTE: American Legion Post 155 Members Louie Barrera and Steve Ferrance 2023 JANUARY 17 CC/CUA/PFA/CHA MEETING -1:
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
• Business Recognition- A-1 Barbers
CM González presented an Achievement Certificate on behalf of the Mayor and City Council to A-1 Barbers. The Business Owner's son Lupe Aldama, Jr. accepted the award on behalf of his father Lupe Aldama, Sr.
• Recognition- Dr: Phong Nguyen, Fire Department Medical Director Fire Chief Tim McHargue presented an Award Plaque to Dr: Phong Nguyen, who served as the Fire Department's Medical Director from 2007-2022. The Chief recognized Dr. Phong Nguyen for his many achievements and for his Commitment and Dedication to service. • Recognition- Volunteers from the California University of Science and Medicine Council Member Echevarria presented Certificates of Appreciation on behalf of the Mayor and City Council to the Volunteers from the California University of Science and Medicine who have shown Outstanding Dedication and for the support they have provided to the free Medical Clinic that was hosted at the Colton Community Church. The Certificates were accepted by one of the Volunteers, Michael Pierce on behalf of all of the Volunteers that were not present at the meeting:
Michael Pierce
Christina Trinh
Austin Vo
Abigail Gopez
• Johny Tran
Jude Banihani
Daniela Shirazi
• Kwhaja Ahmad
• Sree Dalta
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
1,2021B.E CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY
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
None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
BUSINESS ITEMS
Plan FY2021-22 ACFR and Related Reports - Receive and File the FY2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR) and Related Reports.
Staff Presentation
Finance Director Stacey Dabbs introduced Daphnie Munoz from the Audit Firm CliftonLarsonAllen to present for Council consideration an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment
None
Council Discussion
Councilmember González asked follow up questions and Daphney Munoz provided clarification.
Motion and Second by CM González/CM Echevarria to Receive and File the FY 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR) and Related Reports:
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Carried.
(2) Ordinance. - City Manager Settlement Authority - Waive Full Reading, Read By Title Only and Pass First Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Settle Claims and Lawsuits for Amounts up to and Including $50,000, ORDINANCE NO. O-11-22.
Staff Presentation
City Manager Bill Smith presented for Council consideration an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
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Public Comment
None
Council Discussion
Councilmember Chastain asked a follow up question and City Manager Bill Smith provided clarification.
Motion and Second by CM Chastain/CM González to Waive Full Reading, Read By Title Only and Pass First Reading of ORDINANCE NO. O-11-22.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Carried
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community members addressed the Council: Rick Shield, Omar Gonzalez, John Stylianides, Art Satterwhite II, Linda Satterwhite; Joshua Lopez., Alma Talavara, Pabla Cedeno, Elizabeth Frazier Acevedo, Mark Garcia.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 3 through 11.
Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Vargas informed Council of corrections on:
Item 10 - RECOMMENDED ACTION: Item should have included wording for the 2nd Reading of 0-1- 23 instead of the 1" Reading language. ATTACHMENT: Item should have included the updated copy of Ordinance O-01-23.
• Item 11 - RECOMMENDED ACTION: Item should have included wording for the 20d Reading of O- 02-23 instead of the 1" Reading language:
Councilmember Chastain selected items 5 and Item 8 for discussion and requested clarification from staff.
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Chastain to approve consent calendar Items 3 through 11.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with Corrections to Item 10, Item 11, and with CM González voting no on Item #8:
(3) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 203489 to 203580 dated 01/12/2023 and totaling $2,540,966.58; voucher numbers 203581 to 203624 dated 01/19/2023 and totaling $474,525.57; voucher numbers 203626 to 203705 dated 01/30/2023 and totaling $73,076.28; voucher numbers 203625, 203706 to 203847 and totaling $909,389.87; voucher number 203848 for $4,256.03; a payroll disbursement listing dated 11/26/2022 to 12/09/2022 and totaling $928,482,61 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 12/10/2022 to 12/23/2022 and totaling $857,223.64.
(4) City Treasurer's Report - Receive and File City Treasurer's Report for November 2022. 2023 JANUARY 17 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING 4-
(5) Agreement - Urban and Multi-benefit Drought Relief Program Grant - Approve Agreement with California Rural Water Association for the Well 32 Project and Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget to Account for Grant Acceptance, RESOLUTION NO. R-15-23. (6) Contract Award - Minagar and Associates, Inc. - Award of Engineering Design Contract to Minagar and Associates, Inc. for the 7th Street/Valley Blvd, and the La Cadena Dr/Bordwell Ave./Laurel Ave.
Traffic Signal Project.
(7) Contract Award - Ninyo & Moore - Approve Contract Award to Ninyo & Moore for Phase II Environmental Work on the City Maintenance Yard Project. (8) Contract Award & Reimbursement Agreement - Rincon Environmental Services - Approve Contract for Environmental Services with Rincon Consultants and Reimbursement Agreement with Applicant for Calwest Yards, LLC Zoning Text Amendment, Conditional Use Permit and Architectural and Site Plan Review Application.
(9) Grant - CalRecycle - Accept Grant from CalRecycle SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program and Amend FY2023 Budget Accordingly, RESOLUTION NO. R-14-23. (10) Second Reading of Ordinance No.O-01-23 - Waive Full Reading, Read By Title Only, and Approve Second Reading of 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. O-01-23.
(11) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-02-23 - Waive Full Reading, Read By Title Only, and Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, to Approve 2022 Citywide Engineering and Traffic (Speed) Survey, ORDINANCE NO. O-2-23.
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 Recognized Finance Director Stacey Dabbs and her Staff for continuing to do an outstanding job. The City Manager also announced that the Mid Year budget will be available at the next City Council Meeting on March 7, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:17 p.m.. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in Memorium for Gloria Ganoa and James (Jimmy) Martus.
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Stephanie M. Vargas
Deputy City Clerk
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