CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 06, 2024
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 Council Members Toro, Chastain, González, Mayor Pro Tem Echevarria, and Mayor Navarro.
ST ME PRESSin, Ciry Atomy Campos, and Acting Deputy Clerk Durning
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to Discuss Items A, B, and C.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1) One (1) Potential Case
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Case Name (s) Erik Reynolds vs. City of Colton
C. 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 (CPOA)
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
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Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.; and the meeting reconvened with all members being present.
City Attorney Reports/Reportable Action
City Attorney Campos announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and discussed Items A, B, and C; direction was given, but there was no reportable action.
August 06, 2024
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 Peter Tasaka - The Vineyard Church
FLAG SALUTE: Police Chief Anthony Vega
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 Stacy Dunning, Acting Deputy Clerk
Dr. Luis S. González
John R. Echevarria, MPT
Council Members Absent
None
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
Proclamation - Leonard Sigdestad DVM - Retirement from Loma Linda Animal Hospital CM Toro read and presented a proclamation to Dr. Leonard Sigdestad, recognizing him for the lasting and significant contributions that he has made to the City of Colton's residents. CM Toro went on to express his gratitude to Dr. Sigdestad and congratulated him on his retirement; recognition was received by Dr. Leonard Sigdestad.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
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POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 06, 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.
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
None
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community members addressed the Council: John Raggett, James Sandoval, Phil Lopez, Jennifer Sony, Nick Zupkofska, Celeste Carlos (Celeste also submitted to council 330 signatures of residents who signed acknowledging that they are "Opposed to the Crematorium facility"), and Bobbie Forbes. ********************** *****************************************************
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 21.
City Manager, William R. Smith, requested all items be approved with minor corrections to item #13, Intent to Annex No. 2 into CFDs 2021-1 (Public Safety) and 2021-2 (Maintenance). Corrections had to be made to the Resolution numbers, R-80-24 and R-81-24, due to the public hearing date being listed incorrectly and the rate tables needing to be updated.
Smith also requested that Council allow staff to give a brief presentation on item #11, Contract Award - SWAG, and item 20, the Weed Abatement Program.
Staff Presentation
Police Chief, Anthony Vega, gave a brief presentation on Item #11, the contract award to SWAG. Vega explained that entering into a contract with "Social Work Action Group" (SWAG) would benefit the City of Colton and its unhoused community by offering proven and effective solutions with the goal to ultimately help these individuals exit the streets and transition into permanent housing solutions.
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Chief Vega introduced SWAG Vice President Aaron Petroff and Manager David Reyes to the Mayor and City Council, who were present with the purpose of being available to answer any questions the council may have about the SWAG organization.
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
SWAG Vice President Aaron Petroff and Police Chief Anthony Vega.
Staff Presentation
Battalion Chief / Fire Marshall, Jon Boggs, gave a brief presentation on Resolution R-84-24, which proposes the implementation of a year round weed abatement program. Boggs gave an overview of our current weed abatement system and then, in contrast, explained how a year round weed abatement would work.
Council Discussion
Comments were made by Councilmembers González.
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Toro to approve consent calendar Items 1 through 21, with proposed changes to Item #13.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
(1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on July 16, 2024, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
(2) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 06/26/2024 and totaling $60,872.64; voucher numbers 213246 to 213323 dated 06/25/2024 and totaling $86,182.35; voucher number 213327 dated 06/26/2024 for $9,772.00; voucher numbers 213324 to 213447 dated 06/27/2024 and totaling $1,309,952.72; replacement check number 213448 for $9,100.00; vouchers numbers 213449 to 213574 dated 07/08/2024 and totaling $2,331,851.38; wires dated 07/09/24 and totaling $3,982,063.74; vouchers numbers 213575 to 213689 dated 07/11/2024 and totaling $1,449,826.35 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 06/08/2024 to 06/21/2024 and totaling $1,670,273.30. (3) City Treasurer's Report - Receive and File City Treasurer's Report for May 2024. (4) Agreement - American Public Power Association - Approve a Mutual Aid Agreement with the American Public Power Association (APPA).
(5) Affirm Ongoing Emergency at Agua Mansa Power Plant - Affirm Ongoing Emergency at Agua Mansa Power Plant.
(6) Bonds Release - APN: 0161-221-72-0000 - Approve Release of the Payment and Performance, and Maintenance Bonds for DAP-001-645 (O'Reilly Auto Parts) at 805 Colton Ave. - APN: 0161-221-72- 0000.
(7) Contract Amendment - San Bernardino County Museum - Approve Contract Amendment with San Bernardino County Museum to Increase Amount by $46,000. (8) Contract Amendment - Northstar Chemical - Approve an Amendment to the Maintenance Service Agreement with Northstar Chemical, DBA Pacific Star Chemical to Provide Sodium Hypochlorite to Water and Wastewater for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and 2024/25.
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(9) Contract Award - DM Contracting, Inc. - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Award a Contract to DM Contracting, Inc. for CDBG Colt-23-1-03K-0279 Alley Paving Project, and Approve a Resolution Amending the Capital Improvement Budget Accordingly, RESOLUTION NO. R-72-24. (10) Contract Award - ECORP Consulting - Approve and Adopt a Contract for Environmental Services with ECorp Consulting Inc., and Corresponding Reimbursement Agreement with Applicant. (11) Contract Award - SWAG - Approve Contract Agreement with Social Work Action Group (SWAG). (12) Cooperative Agreement - SBCTA - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Cooperative Agreement No.18-1001904-04 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the I-10/ Mt. Vernon Avenue Interchange Project (Project), RESOLUTION NO. R-71-24.
(13) Intent to Annex No. 2 into CFDs 2021-1 (Public Safety) and 2021-2 (Maintenance) - Annexation No. 2 - Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Annex into Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Public Safety) and Resolution Of Intention to Annex into Community Facilities District No. 2021-2 (Maintenance Services), RESOLUTION NO. R-80-24 & R-81-24. (14) Levy of Special Taxes in CFDs No. 2021-1 and 2021-2 for FY 24/25 - Authorization for the Annual Levy of Special Taxes Within Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Public Safety) and Community Facilities District No. 2021-2 (Maintenance Services), RESOLUTION NO. R-82-24 & R-83-24. (15) Measure I - CIP and CPNA - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Approve Measure I Five Year Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2024/2025, RESOLUTION NO. R-86- 24 & R-87-24.
(16) Notice of Completion (NOC) - FY22-23 Asphalt Paving Project - Approve the Execution and Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the FY22-23 Asphalt Paving Project. (17) Purchase - Eventide Telephone Server - Approve the Purchase of Eventide Telephone Server for the Police Department.
(18) Purchase - FD Vehicle - Authorize the Purchase of a 2025 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4 x 4 for the Fire Department.
(19) Quitclaim Parcels - Valley-Orange Enterprises LLC - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Approve Quitclaim of Two (2) Excess Parcels of Land Totaling Approximately 15,608 Square Feet of Real Property Along Pepper Avenue, South of Valley Boulevard, to Valley-Orange Enterprises, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, RESOLUTION NO. R-76-24. (20) Weed Abatement Program - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Approving Changes to the Weed Abatement Program to Account for Year-Round Weed Abatement, RESOLUTION NO. R-84-24. (21) Set Public Hearing - Weed Abatement - Set Public Hearing for August 20, 2024 to Consider a Resolution Adopting the Report of Costs for Weed Abatement.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Comments from Mayor, Council and City Treasurer on various issues and activities throughout the community.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:17 p.m. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in memory of long-time resident, Maryanne Annie Rodriguez, who recently passed away. The Mayor called for a moment of silence in her honor.
Stephanie M. Vargas, CMC, CPMC
Deputy City Clerk
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