CITY COUNCIL/ COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 18, 2024
Closed Session Meeting held on the above given date at 5: 01 p. m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Navarro presiding.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present were Council Members Toro, Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Echevarria and Mayor Navarro; Chastain was absent.
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Smith, City Attorney Campos, and Deputy City Clerk Vargas
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Camposannouncedthe City Council would meet in Closed Sessionto Discuss Item A.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 2)/( e)( 1) Two ( 2) Potential Cases
Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. and Council Member Chastain joined closed session at approximately 5: 10pm. At 6: 00 p. m., the meeting reconvened, with all members present heretofore.
City Attorney Reports/ Reportable Action
City Attorney Campos announcedthat the City Council met in Closed Sessionand discussedItem A; direction was given but there was no reportable action.
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June 18, 2024
RegularMeetingheld on the above-givendateat 6:00p.m. in the Council Chamberof City Hall, with Mayor Navarro presiding.
INVOCATION: Pastor Jeff Keneaster— Centnerpoint Church
FLAG SALUTE: Veterans of Foreign Wars ( VFW)— Thomas Leon ( U. S. Marine& Vietnam Veteran)
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 StephanieM. Vargas, Deputy City Clerk Dr. Luis S. Gonzalez
John R. Echevarria, MPT
Council Members Absent
None
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
Proclamation— Fire Chief
Mayor Navarro readand presenteda Proclamation Certificate to Fire Chief Tim McHargue in honor of his 34 yearsin fire service and for his 22 years of distinguished andprofessional servicerenderedto this organization, the community and the citizens of Colton. The Mayor congratulated Chief McHargue for his retirement date with is set to be June 28, 2024. Chief McHargue expressed his appreciation for his wife and family memberswho were present in the audience, and went on to briefly describehow his journey began with the City of Colton andhow positive the experiencehasbeen.
Proclamation— Parks and Recreation Month
CM Toro presenteda Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month; acceptedby Katelyn Rodriguez, Recreation Coordinator.
Recognition— SCE ScholarshipAward to Colton High Student ShaneMassoud, from SouthernCA Edison, introduced scholarshipaward recipient, Shantel Marentes, and recognizedher accomplishment demonstrating academicexcellence, leadership, and a passionfor the STEM field. CM GonzalezpresentedShantelwith a recognition certificate from the City of Colton recognizing her accomplishment. Edison International presentedShantelwith a giant check for $50, 000. Shantel expressed her appreciation for receiving the scholarship award and the recognition andthanked her father, who was in the audience, her family, and her teacherswho have encouragedher.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2024.
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.
City Manager William R. Smith took a moment to introduced the City of Colton' s new Police Chief,Anthony Vega to the council and to the community. Mayor Navarro recognized and welcomed Police Chief Anthony Vega.
AB 1234 ORAL REPORTS
Mayor Navarro askedthe memberspresent if there were any brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the City. ( GC Section 53232. 3( d).
CM Gonzalez attended the League of CA Cities Inland Empire Divisions Lunch Meeting; held on June 13, 2024, at the Chino Police Department, Chino CA.
APPOINTMENTS
None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1) Zoning Adoption of Water and Wastewater Rates - THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING I l' EM TO WAIVE FULL READING, READ BY TITLE ONLY AND PASS FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING RA1' E INCREASES TO CITY OF COLTON WA l'ER SERVICES FEES AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO, TO BE KNOWN AS 0- 06- 24 AND TO WAIVE FULL READING AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND
PASS FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING RATE INCREASES TO CITY OF
COLTON SEWER SERVICE FEES AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELA I'ED THERETO, TO BE KNOWN AS 0- 07- 24.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
The DeputyCity Clerk VargassubmittedtheNotice of Public Hearing (onfile in the City Clerk's Office) and reported that 11 objections were received by the City Clerk' s Office via mail and hand delivery.
Staff Presentation
Brian Dickinson, Director of Public Works, presentedfor Council an overview of the agendaitem and requested approval of staffs recommendation.
Public Comment
Thefollowing communitymembersaddressedtheCouncil: JohnLongfieldandPamLemos.
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Motion and Secondby CM Gonzalez/ CM Toro to closethe public hearing.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes.
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussionbetweenMayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
City Manager William R. Smith. CM Chastainprovided a handoutto her fellow Council Members and Mayor.
Motion andSecondby CM Gonzales/MPT Echevarriato waivefull readingandreadby title only andpassfirst reading of 0- 06-24 and 0- 07-24.
Vote: Motion Passeswith CM Chastainvoting no.
2) Colton General Plan Cultural Resources Update 2024 - DAP- 001- 767 - THIS IS THE TIME
AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON TO APPROVE A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR A CULTURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT UPDATE OF THE GENERAL PLAN( FILE INDEX NUMBER DAP- 001- 767), RESOLUTION NO. R- 51- 24.
The Mayor openedthe Public Hearing.
The Deputy City Clerk Vargas submitted the Notice of Public Hearing (onfile in the City Clerk' s Office) and there were no reports of protests or objections thereto.
Staff Presentation
Heidi Duran, Director of Development Services, introduced Consultant Stephanie Cimino, from SWCA Environmental Consultants, who presentedfor Council an overview of the agendaitem and requestedapproval of staff' s recommendation.
Public Comment
The following community membersaddressedthe Council: GeneValdez, ShariceWright, Michael Valdez.
Motion and Secondby CM Gonzalez/ CM Toro to closethe public hearing.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes.
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussionbetween Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
Planning Manager Mario Suarez, Development Services Director Heidi Duron and Consultant Stephanie Cimino.
Motion and Secondby CM Toro/ CM Gonzalezto approve and adopt R-51-24.
SubsequentMotion by CM Toro to continue item to a future meeting.
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provided by staff:
City Manager William R. Smith.
CM Toro Withdrew his motion to continue item to a future meeting.
Motion and Secondby CM Toro/ CM Gonzalez to approve and adopt R-51-24.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
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BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community membersaddressedthe Council: Sergio Remus, SabrinaValerde, Arthur Garcia, Ron Escarcega, Matt Barton, Nick Zupkofska, Celeste Carlos, Pam Lemos, Jose Sosa and Mark Garcia.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presentsthe ConsentCalendarItems 3 through 13.
City Manager William R. Smith requestedcouncil allow the Director of Public Utilities, Charles Berry, briefly explain the purpose of Item # 5 ( Affirm Emergency Condition at Agua Mansa Power Plant). Charles Berry proceededto give a brief overview of the item.
Motion and Secondby CM Chastain/ CM Toro to approve consentcalendarItems 3 through 13.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
3) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on May 21, 2024 and June 4, 2024, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
4) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 05/07/2024 andtotaling $ 57,018.84; replacementchecks 212467 & 212468 dated 05/ 14/ 2024 and totaling $ 10, 035. 28; voucher numbers 212469 to 212558 dated 05/16/2024 and totaling $913,379.98; voucher numbers212560 to 212735 dated05/23/2024 and totaling 1,555,856.65 and a payroll disbursementlisting dated04/27/2024 to 05/10/2024 totaling 1, 130, 698. 39.
5) Affirm Emergency Condition at Agua Mansa Power Plant- Affirm Emergency Conditions at Agua Mansa Power Plant.
6) Contract Amendment- EES Consulting- Approve Contract Amendment with EES Consulting to Complete Electric Utility Cost of ServiceAnalysis.
7) Contract Award- AME Roofing- Approve Contract Award with AME Roofing for the Citywide Roof Tile Replacement Project.
8) Contract Award- Dewberry Architects Inc. - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Award Contract to Dewberry Architects, Inc. for the City Hall and Police Department Feasibility Study, RESOLUTION NO. R- 52- 24.
9) Contract Award - EcoTierra- Approve and Adopt a Contract for Environmental Services with EcoTierra Consulting, and Corresponding ReimbursementAgreement with Applicant. 10) Purchase- Flock Cameras - Approve the Purchase of Four( 4) Additional Flock Cameras.
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11) Set Public Hearing - LLMD I - SetPublic Hearing Date of July 16, 2024 to Approve and Adopt the Following Resolutions to Initiate Proceedingsfor the Annual Levy of Assessmentsfor Landscape Lighting and Maintenance District I for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, RESOLUTION NO. R-53-24, R-54- 24, & R- 55- 24.
12) Set Public Hearing - LLMD II - SetPublic Hearing Date of July 16, 2024 to Approve and Adopt the Following Resolutions to Initiate Proceedingsfor the Annual Levy of Assessmentsfor Landscape Lighting and Maintenance District II for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, RESOLUTION NO. R-56-24, R-57- 24, & R- 58- 24.
13) Set Public Hearing - Stormwater Fee - Setthe Public Hearing Date of July 16, 2024 for the Basic Fee for Storm Water Services and Stormwater Management User Fee.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commentsfrom Mayor, Council and City Treasurer on various issuesand activities throughout the community.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS
City Manager William R. Smith took time to publicly acknowledgedFire Chief Tim McHargue and to thank him for his serviceto the city. Smith expressedhis deepappreciation for Chief McHargue and describedthe positive impact that he hashad on the executive team and how much he will be missed. Smith describedthe legacy that Chief McHargue he hasand thanked him for his service.
Fire Chief Tim McHargue invited Fire Marshall Jon Boggs to speak to council about what the Fire Department is doingin preparationfor theFourthof July. FireMarshallBoggsgaveabrief reportonwhatstepshavebeen taken and how they are coordinating efforts to decreasethe number of illegal fireworks in the city of Colton.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:19p.m. MayorNavarroadjournedtheRegularCouncilMeetingin memoriumof RichardAmador.
Stephanie M. Vargas, CMC PMC
Deputy City Clerk
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