CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 19, 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 Conrad Valdez - Echoes of Love Ministries FLAG SALUTE: American Legion Post 155 Members Kenneth Koperski and Paul Garcia
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Counci. Members Present Staff Present
Frank J. Navario, Mayor William R. Smith, City Manager
David J. Toro, MPT StaniaM. Vargas Deputy City Clerk
Kelly J. Chastain
Dr. Luis S. González
John R. Echevarria
Council Members Absent
None
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• Business Focus - Colton Beauty Salon
CM González presented a Certificate of Recognition to Colton Beauty Salon; accepted by business owner Maria Bobadilla.
• 50th Anniversary Celebration of Nickelodeon Pizza
CM Echevarria presented a Certificate of Recognition to "Nickelodeon Pizza Pasta and Pleasing Food"; in honor of their 50th Anniversary and in appreciation for their long-standing presence in the City of Colton; accepted by Business Owner Gary Grossich.
Alex Braicovich from CR&R, Leanne Uribe a representative from the County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr's Office, Birdie Aguilar a representative from the United States Representative Pete Aguilar's Office, and Edward Castallan a representative from the US Senator Richard Roth's Office, all expressed congratulations to Mr. Grossich, and presented Plaques and Certificates of Recognition in honor of his achievement. • Proclamation - Di. Tom Rivera Day of Community Service Mayor Frank Navarro read a Proclamation Certificate officially recognizing September 22nd as Dr. Tom Rivera Day; in memory of the exemplary life lived by Dr. Tom M. Rivera; who dedicated his life to serving the community and encouraging higher education; accepted by Mr. Tom M. Rivera's surviving family.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19,2023.
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
None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
BUSINESS ITEMS
Solid Waste Franchise Agreement - Discussion - Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff, Pertaining to the Contract with CR&R Inc. for Solid Waste Services.
Staff Presentation
Brian Dickinson, Director of Public Works introduced Alex Braicovich.a representative for CR&R, who proceeded to present for Council a Power point presentation with an overview of the discussion item.
Public Comment
The following community member addressed the Council: Leno Moreno, John Stylianides, and Darby Osnnaya:
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification and comments provide by CR&R representative Alex Braicovich, the City Manager Bill Smith, City Attorney Carlos Campos, City Treasurer Aurelio De La Torre.
Wve Plus live Year by CM Chastain/ CM Echevaria to select CR&R's Contract Enhancement Option t2, the Vote: Motion Failed with MPT Toro, CM Gonzalez, and Mayor Navarro voting no:
Motion and Second by MPT Toro/ CM Chastain to hold a special meeting workshop in order to discuss Option #2 further:
Vote: Motion Passes with CM Gonzalez and Mayor Navarro voting No.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community members addressed the Council: John Longfield, Paula Flores,Eloy Sanchez, John Stylianides, Nick Zapkofskq, and Angela Wilikenson.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 2 through 13.
CM Echevarria selected Item 10 and 12 for discussion and requested clarification from staff.
Motion and Second by CM González/ MPT Toro to approve consent calendar.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes.
(2) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on September 5,2023, on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(3) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 207461 to 207579 dated 08/17/2023 and totaling $1,683,906.54; voucher numbers 207580 to 207657 dated 08/21/2023 and totaling $510,357.25; replacement checks 207658 to 207659 totaling $2,744.35; voucher numbers 207660 to 207763 dated 08/24/2023 and totaling $599,210.84; a payroll disbursement listing dated 07/08/2023 to 07/21/2023 and totaling $1,167,344.07 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 07/22/2023 to 08/04/2023 and totaling $1,085,947.15.
(4) City Treasurer's Report - Receive and File City Treasurer's Report for June 2023. (5) Agreement - Mobile Modular Management Corp. - Approve a Lease Agreement with Mobile Modular Management Corp for a Temporary Office Trailer for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works & Utilities Department.
(6) Contract Award - Anixter, Inc. - Approve Contract Award to Anixter Inc. for Medium Voltage Pad Mounted Switchgear.
(7) Contract Award - Flock Safety Group Inc. - Approve Award of a 5-year Contract to Flock Safety Group Inc. for Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) in the Police Departinent. (8) Grant Agreement - FHWA SS4A - Approve Grant Agreement with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant; RESOLUTION NO. R-85-23. (9) Legislative Policy - 2024 - Approve Legislative Policy for the 2024 Legislative Year. (10) License Agreement - County of Riverside - Approve License Agreement with the County of Riverside for Lease of Space at Blue Mountain Tower.
(1:1) Purchase - Fire Department Vehicle - Authorize the Purchase of a 2022 Dodge 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 for the Fire Department.
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(12) Salary Schedule Adjustment - Part-time Positions - Approve Part-Time Classification Salary Schedule Adjustment.
(13) 2022 Power Content Label - Approve and Adopt Resolution Approving the 2022 Annual Power Source Disclosure Report & 2022 Power Content Label, RESOLUTION NO. R-84-23.
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 designated Finance Director Stacey Dabbs to report to Council about the progress that has been made regarding the I.T. issues that had been hindering the Council Meetings: Ms. Dabbs explained that the voting system is once again operational, the Closed Captioning on the channel 3 broadcast is now working and that staff has made contact with the correct Spectrum employees about correcting the low volume issues.
City Manager Bill Smith also asked for City Attorney to report out on recent settlements for the record.
City Attorney Campos reported that from previous actions that were taken by the City Council in Closed Session, the following settlements were approved:
• Yvonne Guzman v City of Colton- City Council Unanimously approved settlement of $78,662.50 less payments that were already made.6/20/23 Closed Session. • Alice Ibarra v City of Colton- Council Unanimously approved settlement of $250, 000, July 18, 2023 Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 p.m.. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in Memorium for Jayce Board, AI Casada, and Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a moment of silence was observed in their honor.
Stéphanie M. Vargas M. k venger
Deputy City Clerk
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