CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 1, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Toro, Chastain, González, and Mayor Navairo.; CM Echevarria was absent and excused.
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 only Item B and that they would move Item A to a future Closed Session.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Ecology Recycling Services, LLC vs Southern California Edison Company and City of Colton, et al.
San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIV SB 2304149
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(i) One (1) Potential Case
Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. 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 B and there was no reportable action. Campos also announced that there was reportable action from a previous closed sessions that have now been final and can now be reported:
On July 18, 2023 in the Workers Compensation Claim of Alice Ibarra v. City of Colton, the City Council unanimously authorized payment in the amount of $250,000 for settlement of this claim.
Also, on May 2, 2023 in closed session, for items A and B related to Real Property Negotiations, the City Council unanimously authorized payment in the amount of $28,785 to San Bernardino County Flood Control District for right of way interests for the La Cadena Bridge Replacement Project.
August 1, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 1, 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: Fire Marshall Ray Bruno
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Council Members Present Staff Present
Frank J. Navarro, Mayor Wilham R. Smith, City Manager
David J. Toro, MPT 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 - Police Chief Henry Dominguez
Chief Henry Dominguez not present, item deferred to a future meeting date. • Recognition -136th Birthday Celebration Sponsors Recognition Mayor Navarro and Heidi Struts, Recreation Services Manager, introduced the City of Colton's 136 Birthday Celebration Top Sponsors and presented each sponsor with a Recognition Plaque on behalf of the City of Colton City Council.
Gold Sponsors (Donated $5000):
Cutting Edge Supply
• UP Railroad Company
Emerald Sponsors (Donated $3000)
CR&R
• BB&K
Arrowhead Regional Center
Barbeque Food Company
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Recognition - CHS Solar Boat Race
Mayor Navarro, Adrianne Rogers, Sr. Energy Services Specialist, and Cecilia Griego, and Sr. Water Conservation Specialist, presented certificates of recognition to the Colton High School teachers and students who participated in the Inland Solar Challenge Boat Race which took place at Yucaipa Regional Park. The following individuals were recognized:
Teachers: Students:
Daniel Harran Jesus Castillo
Christopher Barta Josiah Diggs
Lucy Leva Juliet Echargarrie
Tom Weirs Marco Hernandez
Brianna McMillan
Dillan Miller
Jr. Morales
Estephanie Perez
Nicole Valdez
Mia Zamora
• Business Recognition - Viva Vegan - Item deferred to a future meeting.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 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
• Appointment - League of California Cities Voting Delegate and Alternate - Designate One (1) Voting Delegate and One (1) Voting Alternate.
Mayor Navarro submitted the name of CM González for appointment to the League of CA Cities to be the Voting Delegate and for CM Chastain to be the alternate.
Consensus by Council Members present, no objections, so ratified.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Storm Water User Fee - TIME AND PLACE TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE
AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE BASIC FEE FOR STORM WATER SERVICES AND THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT USER FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 14.01 OF THE COLTON MUNICIPAL CODE. RESOLUTION NO. R-69-23.
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
Brian Dickinson, Director of Public Works and Utility Services, 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.
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
Brian Dickinson., Director of Public Works and Utility Services.
Motion and Second by CM Echevarria/ MPT Toro to Approve and Adopt Resolution No: R-73-23, granting the appeal and modifying the Planning Commission decision approving a conditional use permit.
Voté: Motion Passes, Unanimous:
BUSINESS ITEMS- There are no business items.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community members addressed, the Council: Ana Gonzalez, Darby Osnaya, Joanny Aguilera, Joaquin Castillejos, Mark Garcia, Gene Valdez, Pam Lemos.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 2 through 13, Motion and Second by MPT Toro/ CM Echevarria to approve consent calendar.
CM Chastain selected Item 12 and 13 for discussion and requested clarification from staff.
Vote: Motion Passes with CM González and CM Chastain voting no on Item 12 and 13.
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(2) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on July 18, 2023. (3) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 206414 to 206521 dated 06/22/2023 and totaling $1,191,700:79; voucher numbers 206523 to 206606 dated 06/29/2023 and totaling $78,868.80; voucher numbers 206522, 206607 to 206703 dated 06/29/2023 and totaling $2,094,076.86 and wires dated 07/08/23 totaling $1,663,196.83.
(4)) City Treasurer's Report - Receive and File Treasurer's Report for April 2023. (5). Change Order - Monument ROW, Inc. - Amendment No. 2 to Monument Row, Inc. Professional Services Agreement for the La Cadena Drive Bridge over Santa Ana River Replacement Project. (6) Purchase - GapVax, Inc. - Approve the Purchase of a 2024 VHX42 Wet/Dry Hyrdo Excavator from GapVax, Inc. for the Water Utility Division of the Public Works & Utilities Department, RESOLUTION NO. R-78-23.
(7) Purchase - Municipal Maintenance Equipment - Approve Purchase of One Grapple Loader for the Public Works Department from Municipal Maintenance Equipment. (8) Measure I CIP Submittal - Measure I Five Year Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2023/2024; RESOLUTION NO. R-70-23, R-71-23 and R-72-23. (9) Notice of Completion - Flooring Replacement Project - Approve Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Flooring Replacement Project at the Police Department (PD) and Information Technology (IT) Division with Mike's Custom Flooring.
(10) Notice of Completion - FY22/23 Slurry Seal Project - Approve Notice of Completion (NOC) for the FY 22/23 Slurry Seal Project with Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. (11) Set Public Hearing - Weed Abatement - Set Public Hearing for August 15, 2023 to Report on Weed Abatement Costs.
(12) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-05-23 - 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 a Development Agreement Between the City of Colton and Lineage Logistics, LLC for the Agua Mansa Logistics Center Project, ORDINANCE NO. O-05-23.
(13) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 0-06-23 - Waive Full Reading, Read by Title Only, and Approve Second Reading of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, Approving a Development Agreement Between the City of Colton and IDI Agua Mansa, LLC for the Agua Mansa Logistics Center Project, ORDINANCE NO. 0-06-23.
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 Smith provided a brief update of the City of Colton's future Sports Center:
August 1, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
A 7005 P.m.ENayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in Memorium for Charles E. Crawford who recently passed away.
→ M. Vangue
Deputy City Clerk
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