CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 07, 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.
CouNcious rosen ee Toro, Chastin, Gonzalez, Echevari, 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 Items A and B A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One (1) Potential Case
B. 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 Reports/Reportable Action
City Attorney Campos announce that City Council received direction on Items A and B and there was reportable action for Item A, Conference with Legal Counsel, Council moved forward with Authorizing Litigation PFAF Contaminates. 2023 March 07 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING T-
CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 07, 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 Eric Strutz - The Door Church
FLAG SALUTE: Police Captain Tim Heusterberg
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Council Members 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
Introduction - Recreațion Services Coordinator - Crystal Alcantar Recreation Manager Heidi Strutz introduced Crystal Alcantar the new Recreation Services Coordinator, Community Services Department.
Recognition - Former Commissioners
MPT Toro presented Certificates of Recognition of Appreciation on behalf of the Mayor and City Council to Carmen Cervantes (Planning Commission) and Joe Perez III (Code Compliance and Housing Appeals Board) for the time they served on the Planning Commission and the Code Compliance and Housing Appeals Board
CM Chastain presented a Certificate of Recognition of Appreciation on behalf of the Mayor and City Council to Eric Strutz for the time he served on the Utilities Commission. 2023 March 07 CC/CUA/PFA/CHA MEETING 2-
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).
Council Member Gonzalez attended the League of CA Cities Inland Empire Division Dinner Meeting on February 23, 2023 held in Fontana, CA.
APPOINTMENTS
Commission Appointment - District 1 - Rosanne Reyes to the Utilities Commission.
Council Member Toro submitted the name of Rosanne Reyes for appointment to the Utilities Commission; consensus by Councilmembers present; no objections, so ratified.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
BUSINESS ITEMS
(1) Power Cost Adjustment - Presentation on Implementation of a Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) for the Electric Utility - INFORMATIONAL ITEM.
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
Council Discussion
Council Member González, Chastain, and Echevarria asked follow up questions and Public Works and Utilities Director Dickinson, Finance Director Dabbs, City Treasurer Aurelio, and Utilities Planning Manager Ren Zhang provided clarification.
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(2) FY2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Review - Approve and Adopt Resolutions for FY2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Review, RESOLUTION NO. R-17-23, CUA-01-23, and CHA-01-23.
Staff Presentation
Finance Director Stacey Dabbs presented for consideration an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment
None
Council Discussion
Council Members González and Chastain asked follow up questions and Finance Director, Stacey Dabbs and City Treasurer provided clarification:
Motion and Second by CM Gonzälez/CM Chastain to Approve and Adopt Resolutions for FY2022-23 Mid- Year Budget Review, RESOLUTION NO. R-17-23, CUA-01-23, and CHA-01-23.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Carried,
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community members addressed the Council: Biridiana Aguilar, Christine Irish- Re?, Darby Osnaya, Celeste Carlos, Sharon Cruz, Ray Sanchez, Pam Lemos. ************************************************************************
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 3 through 10.
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Echevarria to approve consent calendar Items 3 through 10.
Council Member Chastain requests clarification on Item #8 and City Manager Bill Smith provided clarification.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes.
(3) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting held on February 07, 2023 and on February 21, 2023, on file in the Office of the City Clerk (4) Warrants - Approve replacement check dated 1/31/2023 and totaling. $72,071.75; voucher numbers 203850 to 203935 dated 02/02/2023 and totaling $378,127.63; voucher numbers 203936 to 204050 dated 02/09/2023 and totaling $10,158,301.60 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 12/24/2022 to 01/06/2023 and totaling $904,170.09.
(5) Easement - Electric Utility - Approve Recordation of Grant of Easement for Electric Purposes at 801.
Colton Avenue:
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(6) Grant Purchase & Budget Amendment - County OHY Funding - Approve and Adopt Resolution Accepting 2022 Board of Supervisors Funding and Purchase of Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) and Related Equipment, RESOLUTION NO. R-11-23.
(7) JPA Amendment - IVDA - Approve Amendment #2 to the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Inland Valley Development Agency (IVDA).
(8) Parcel Map 20146 - Accept and Approve the Recordation of Final Parcel Map 20146 for 21700 Barton Road, the Barton Road Logistics Center:
(9) Second Reading of Ordinance O-11-22 - Waive Full Reading, Read By Title Only, and Approve Second 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. (10) Set Public Hearing - Annual Fire Department Weed Abatement - Approve and Adopt Resolution Regarding the Annual Weed Abatement Program as Administered by the Colton Fire Department and Set the Public Hearing for the Council Meeting of March 21, 2023, RESOLUTION NO. R-16-23,
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 thanked City Council for their continued support, Public Works and Utilities Director Brian Dickinson and his Staff for all of the work they did on the PCA and Electric Presentation, and Finance Director Stacey Dabbs and her work on the Mid-Year Budget.
TREASURER COMMENTS
City Treasurer Aurelio De La Torre made comments on the rising cost of Utilities and complimented Staff for their hard work.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:07 p.m.. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in Memorium of Leo Macias and Carmen Negrete.
Stephanie M. Vargas ngh.
Deputy City Clerk
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