CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 04, 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:
ITY COUNCIL ROLL CALI
Councilmembers present were Toro, Chastain, González, Echevarria, and Mayor Navarro SiA ME PREe Smith, Ciry Attorey Campos, and Depuly City Clerk Vargas
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorey Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to Discuss Items A and B:
A. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES
Consultation regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Impacts to Public Facilities and Services B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager Employee Groups: Teamsters - General Employees
Teamsters - Mid-Manager Employee Association
International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local 47 - Electric Division International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local 47 - Water/Wastewater Division
Colton Police Officers Association (COA)
Colton Police Management Association (CPMA)
Colton Police Dispatchers Association (CPDA)
Colton Police Civilian Employee Association (CPCA)
Colton Firefighters Association (CFA)
Confidential Employees Group
Executive Employees Group
Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:01 p.mi. and at 6:00 p.m., the meeting reconvened, with all members present heretofore.
City Attorney Reports/Reportable Action
City Attorney Campos announced that the City Council did meet in Closed Session and discussed Item A and B and there was no reportable action.
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CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 4, 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 Trevor Hough - Centerpoint Church
FLAG SALUTE: American Legion Post 155 Member Kenneth Koperski
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
Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mayor Navarro read a Proclamation Certificate - Child Abuse Prevention Month; accepted by Mrs.
Wendy Alvarez who is the Interim Network Officer for the Children's Network for San Bernardino County.
• Proclamation - Earth Day
CM Echevarria read a Proclamation Certificate - Earth Day; accepted by Brian Dickinson who is the Director of Public Works and Utilities, and Adrianne Rogers who represents the City of Colton's Sustainability Group.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF April 4, 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.
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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 Code Compliance and Housing Appeals Board (CCHAB) - District 3 - George Botello CM González submitted the name of George Botello for appointment to the Code Compliance and Housing Appeals Board; consensus by Councilmembers present; no objections, so ratified.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(1) Title 16 Subdivision Ordinance
WAIVE FULL READING, READ BY TITLE ONLY AND PASS FIRST READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND REPEAL AND REPLACE TITLE 16 SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLTON
MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT PROJECTS TO IMPLEMENT LAWS ENACTED BY SB 9 AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA. (FILE INDEX NO. DAP-001-723), ORDINANCE NO. 0-03-23.
Mayor Navarro declared the Public Hearing open.
The Deputy City Clerk Vargas submitted the Notice of Public Hearing (on file in the Ciry Clerk's Office) and there were no reports of protests or objections thereto.
Staff Presentation
Planning Manager, Mario Suarez presented for Council an update and 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
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
Planning Manager Mario Suarez.
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Chastain to Read By Title Only and Pass First Reading of O-3-23.
BUSINESS ITEMS
(1) City Clerk Vacancy - Provide Direction on Filling of Current City Clerk Vacancy. 2023: March. 07 CC/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING
Staff Presentation
City Manager Smith presented for Council an overview of the agenda item.
Public Comment
None
Council Discussion
Mayor Navarro recommended using an application process to make an appointment.
Councilmember Chastain and González asked follow up questions and CM Smith provided clarification.
Motion and Second by CM Chastain / MPT Toro to begin the process of appointing a City Clerk to fill the current vacancy by accepting applications and by holding a Special Meeting to interview applicants.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Carried.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community members addressed the Council: John Longfield, Rick Shield, Erlinda Armendariz, Rosa Dominguez, and Brooke Carlson.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 3 through 9.
CM Chastain selected Item 6 for discussion and requested clarification from staff.
CM Echevarria selected Item 9 to make comments.
Motion and Second by MPT Toro/ CM González to approve consent calendar Items 3 through 9.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes.
(3) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on March 07, 2023 on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
(4) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 204287 to 204371 dated 02/28/2023 and totaling $82,986.01; voucher numbers 204372 to 204440 dated 03/02/2023 and totaling $784,147.31; wires dated 03/06/2023 and totaling $4,042,985.41; voucher numbers 204441 to 204587 dated 03/09/2023 and totaling $490,312.30; a payroll disbursement listing dated 01/21/2023 to 02/03/2023 and totaling $925,666.41 and a payröll disbursement listing dated 02/04/2023 to 02/17/2023 and totaling $887,557.75. (5) Agreement. - Green Acres Advertising - Approve a Letter Agreement for Green Acres Advertising Design to Develop SB1383 Organics Recycling Video and Promotional Campaign. (6) Contract Amendment - Operational Technical Services - Approve Additional Funds with Operational Technical Services for the Amount of $50,000 for Water/Wastewater Department Temporary Certified Staffing Augmentation.
(7) Contract Amendment - Rockwell Engineering & Equipment - Approve Additional Funds for Rockwell Engineering & Equipment in the Amount of $64,200.00 for Current and Future Repair and Service Needs:
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(8) Contract Award - Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. - Approve Contract Award to Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. to Provide Drinking Water Laboratory Sampling and Analysis Services for Five (5) Years in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $250,000. (9) Local Road Safety Plan ("LRSP") - Adopt Resolution Approving the City of Colton Local Roadway Safety Plan ("LRSP"), RESOLUTION R-26-23.
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
CM Smith payed tribute to Carolina Padilla by sharing his experience in knowing and working with her for almost 22 years. CM Smith explained that Carol's legacy is unmistakable and she will be missed.
Mayor Navarro also shared his memories of Carolina and expressed that Carolina was an outstanding person and that she will be missed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:22 p.m.. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in Memorium for Carolina R. Padilla, City Clerk for the City of Colton and Henry Calderilla and Kathy Rivera:
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Stephanie M. Vargas
Deputy City Clerk
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