CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 17, 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 Chastain, González, Mayor Pro Tem Echevarria, and Mayor Navarro; Councilmember Toro was absent.
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 Item A.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title - City Manager
Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m., the meeting reconvened with all members being present with the exception of CM Toro.
City Attorney Reports/Reportable Action
City Attorney Campos announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and discussed Item A; direction was given, but there was no reportable action.
September 17, 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 Jeff Keneaster - Centerpoint Church
FLAG SALUTE: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Vietnam Veteran Tom Leon September 17, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting T.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Council Members Present Statt Present
Frank J. Navarro, Mayor William R. Smith, City Manager
Kelly J. Chastain Carlos Campos, City Attorney
Dr. Luis S. González Stephanie Mi. Vargas, Deputy City Clerk John R. Echevarria, MPT
Council Members Absent
David J. Toro
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• Proclamation - National Recovery Month (September)
Council Member González read a proclamation recognizing the month of September as National Recovery Month. González presented the proclamation to Jessica Robles, Clinical Director, and Christina Lee, Nursing Supervisor, from the Colton Comprehensive Treatment Center. Jessica Robles expressed her appreciation for the City recognizing National Recovery Month. • Recognition - 2024 Volunteer of the Year
Mayor Navarro announced that this item would be moved to the October 15, 2024 council meeting. • Recognition - Jay Chavez
MPT Echevarria presented a certificate of recognition to Jay Chavez for his achievement in airing as a guest DJ on the Old School 104.7 FM radio station. MPT Echevarria recognized Jay Chavez's creativity and talent and thanked him for his contribution to the community. Jay Chavez expressed his appreciation for being recognized and accepted his certificate of recognition.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17,2024.
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
• Appointment - Designate League of CA Cities Voting Delegate and Alternate.
Consensus was reached by the Council to appoint MPT Echevarria as the voting delegate for the League of CA Cities, and to appoint CM Chastain as the alternate voting delegate.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(1) Reche Canyon Commercial DAP-001-453 - TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC
HEARING CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE # 2019039115) FOR THE RECHE CANYON PROJECT; ADOPTING
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM; FOR A REQUEST
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE RECHE CANYON SPECIFIC PLAN TO CHANGE THE ONSITE
LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM ESTATE DENSITY (RESIDENTIAL) TO COMMERCIAL, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A 24-HOUR, GASOLINE SERVICE STATION,
DRIVE-THROUGH CAR WASH, AND CONVENIENCE STORE, AND AN ARCHITECTURAL
AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO APPROVE THE SITE PLAN, SITE IMPROVEMENTS,
LANDSCAPING PLANS, AND ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED RETAIL
SALES (INDOORS), CONVENIENCE STORE, AND GASOLINE SERVICE STATION WITH DRIVE-THROUGH CAR WASH ON PROPERTY MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 2.90 ACRES LOCATED AT 2501 RECHE CANYON ROAD; AND FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO
CHANGE EXISTING LAND USE FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO MIXED-USE DOWNTOWN AND CHANGE OF ZONE FROM C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO M-U-D (MIXED-USE DOWNTOWN) AT 645 S. 7TH STREET (FILE INDEX NUMBER DAP-001-453).
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
The Deputy City Clerk, Stephanie M. Vargas, submitted the Notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and reported that two letters of objections and three letters of approval were received via email.
Staff Presentation
The Planning Manager, Mario Suarez, informed Council that the applicants requested a continuance because there was not a full council present. The City Attorney, Carlos Campos, and the City Manager, William R.
Smith, explained to Council all of the different options available.
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
City Attorney Carlos Campos.
Councilmembers reached a consensus to continue item to October 1, 2024.
Mayor Navarro gave members of the public the option to either share their comment then, or to pass and then share their comments on October 1, 2024, when the item would be presented to council again.
Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council: Eplgmenio Roman, Diana Roman, Mark Russell, and Elizabeth King.
Motion and Second by CM González / CM Chastain to continue item to October 1, 2024.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with CM Toro being absent September 17, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 3-
(2) Zoning Text Amendment - Automobile Impound Yard - TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER
A PUBLIC HEARING TO INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY AND PASS FIRST READING OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON TO AMEND SECTION CHAPTERS 18.04 AND 18.06 OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE COLTON MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO MODIFYING, ADDING OR AMENDING DEFINITIONS, PERMITTED USES, IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE AND ADMINISTRATION, ORDINANCE NO. O-10-24.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
The Deputy City Clerk, Stephanie M. 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
The Development Services Director, Heidi Duron, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff s recommendation.
Public Comment
None
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
Heidi Duron, Development Services Director, and Mario Suarez, Planning Manager.
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Chastain to close the public hearing.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with CM Toro being absent Motion and Second by MPT Echevarria/CM González to introduce by title only and pass first reading of Ordinance No. O-10-24.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with CM Toro being absent (3) Annexation No. 2 into CFD 2021-1 (Public Safety) - TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR ANNEXATION NO. 2 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS R- 96-24 AND R-97-24 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CITY OF COLTON, INCLUDING: (A) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CFD NO. 2021-1; (B) CANVASSING OF VOTES FOR THE BALLOT ELECTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO CFD NO. 2021-1; (C)
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CERTIFYING ELECTION RESULTS AND ADDING PROPERTY TO CFD NO. 2021-1 AND; (D) INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY AND PASS FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES NO. O-13-24, ORDINANCES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLTON ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF COLTON,
LEVYING AND APPORTIONING SPECIAL TAX LIENS IN TERRITORY ANNEXED INTO CFD NO. 2021-1, RESOLUTION NO. R-96-24, R-97-24, & ORDINANCE NO. O-13-24.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
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The Deputy City Clerk, Stephanie M. Vargas, submitted the Notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and confirmed that the notices were mailed and published in accordance with the law.
Staff Presentation
Richard Wall, City Attorney, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment
None
Council Discussion
Councilmember Chastain asked for clarification; clarification was provide by City Attorney, Richard Wall.
The Deputy City Clerk confirmed that no written protests had been received.
Macities Distri asko. 2021-1, a vere a, tipersons regreed to vote within annexation No. 2, of Community The Deputy City Clerk confirmed that the San Bernardino Registrar of Voters has certified that there are no registered voters within annexation No. 2 of Community Facilities District No. 2021-1.
The Deputy City Clerk confirmed that the owner of all of the taxable property in Annexation No. 2 of Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 consented to holding the Special Election on September 17, 2024.
Motion and Second by CM Chastain/ CM González to close the public hearing.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with CM Toro being absent Motion and Second by CM Chastain/ MPT Echevarria to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-97-24.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with CM Toro being absent The Deputy City Clerk conducted the special election and stated that all votes were in favor of the propositions presented on the ballot.
Motion and Second by CM Chastain/ CM González to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-96-24.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with CM Toro being absent Motion and Second by CM Chastain/ CM González to introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 0-13-24.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with CM Toro being absent September 17, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
(4) Annexation No. 2 into CFD 2021-2 (Maintenance) - TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR ANNEXATION NO. 2 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS R- 98-24 and R-99-24 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-2 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF COLTON, INCLUDING: (A) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CFD NO. 2021-2; (B) CANVASSING OF VOTES FOR THE BALLOT ELECTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO CFD NO. 2021-2; (C)
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CERTIFYING ELECTION RESULTS AND ADDING PROPERTY TO CFD NO. 2021-2 AND; (D) INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY AND PASS FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. O-14-24, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON
ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF COLTON, LEVYING AND APPORTIONING SPECIAL TAX LIENS IN TERRITORY ANNEXED INTO CFD NO. 2021-2, RESOLUTION NO. R-98-24, R-99-24, & ORDINANCE NO. O-14-24.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
The Deputy City Clerk, Stephanie Vargas, submitted the Notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and confirmed that the notices were mailed and published in accordance with the law.
Staff Presentation
Richard Wall, City Attorney, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of Staff s recommendation.
Public Comment
None
Council Discussion
None
The Deputy City Clerk confirmed that no written protests had been received.
Mayor Navarro asked if there were any persons registered to vote within annexation No. 2., of Community Facilities District No. 2021-2, and if so, the number thereof.
The Deputy City Clerk confirmed that the San Bernardino Registrar of Voters has certified that there are no registered voters within annexation No. 2 of Community Facilities District No. 2021-2.
The Deputy City Clerk confirmed that the owner of all of the taxable property in Annexation No. 2 of Community Facilities District No. 2021-2 consented to holding the Special Election on September 17, 2024.
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Chastain to close the public hearing.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with CM Toro being absent Motion and Second by CM Chastain/ MPT Echevarria to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-98-24.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with CM Toro being absent Deputy City Clerk Vargas conducted the special election and stated that all votes were in favor of the propositions presented on the ballot.
Motion and Second by CM Chastain/ CM González to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-99-24.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with CM Toro being absent September 17, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 6-
Motion and Second by CM Chastain/ CM González to introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. O-14-24.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with CM Toro being absent
BUSINESS ITEMS
None
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community members addressed the Council: Nick Zupkofska, Sabrinee Valverde, Alicia Hester, Bobbie Forbes, and Pam Lemos.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 5 through 20.
Motion and Second by CM González/ MPT Echevarria to approve consent calendar Items 5 through 20.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
(5) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on August 6, 2024 and on August 20, 2024, on File in the Office of the City Clerk. (6) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 213918 to 213999 dated 07/30/2024 and totaling $91,407.61; vouchers numbers 214000 to 214160 dated 07/31/2024 and totaling $783,053.73; wires dated 08/05/2024 and totaling $17,920,025.17; vouchers numbers 214161 to 214263 dated 08/08/2024 and totaling $5,985,077.42; a payroll disbursement listing dated 07/06/2024 to 07/19/2024 and totaling $1,440,464.74 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 07/20/2024 to 08/02/2024 and totaling $1,169,222.59.
(7) City Treasurer's Report - Receive and File City Treasurer's Report for June 2024. (8) Agreement - Blais & Associates - Approve Professional Services Agreement with Blais & Associates to Provide Grant Writing Services for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program and the FY2024-25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.
(9) Agreement - CONFIRE - Approve Agreement with Confire to Operate Surge Ambulance. (10) Contract Award - First Carbon Solutions - Approve and Adopt a Contract for Environmental Services with First Carbon Solutions International, Inc., and Corresponding Reimbursement Agreement with Applicant.
(11) Contract Award - MCC Pipeline Inc. - Approve a Contract Agreement with MCC Pipeline, Inc. for the Mount Vernon Avenue and East Washington Street Emergency Water Main Repair (12) Contract Award - Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. - Approve Contract Award to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for Slurry Seal Project on Multiple City Streets.
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(13) Labor Plan - Executive Employees - Amend the Salary Schedule Pertaining to Executive Employees. (14) Labor Plan - Confidential Employees - Labor Plan - Amend the Current Salary Schedule Pertaining to Confidential Employees, RESOLUTION NO. R-100-24 & R-101-24. (15) Legislative Policy 2025 - Approve Legislative Policy for Fiscal Year 2025. (16) Notice of Completion - Citywide Roof Repair Project - Approve Notice of Completion for the Citywide Roof Repair Project with Corona Coatings Inc.
(17) Ongoing Emergency - AMPP - Affirm Ongoing Emergency at Agua Mansa Power Plant. (18)
(19) Purchase - Omicron Electronics Corp, USA - Approve Purchase of Universal Test Set for Recloser Controls from Omicron Electronics Corp, USA, in the Amount of $55,482.10. (20) New/Reclassifications - Multiple Departments - Post FY 2024/25 Budget New Classification and Reclassification Requests, for the Following City Departments: Electric Utility, Public Works - Water Utilities, City Clerk, Community Services, and Finance, RESOLUTION NO. R-102-24.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Comments from Mayor, Council and City Treasurer on various issues and activities throughout the community.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The City Treasurer, Aurelio De La Torre, presented to council a brief summary of his report, and explained how the City of Colton's investment portfolio is doing. The City Treasurer explained that the City's investments are diversified and that the return on investments should continue to supply the City with 8 to 9 million dollars for the next few years.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
The City Manager, William R. Smith, informed Council that Staff is in the middle of conducting a rate study using a consultant, in order to analyze the electric rates and the Power Cost Adjustment. The City Manager assured Council that Staff would bring the results before them for consideration as soon as possible.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:48 p.m. Mayor Navarro adjourned the regular Council Meeting in memory of Colton residents, Julie Ann Porter, Patsy Velasquez., Robert Perez, Johnathan Florez, and Gina Venegas, who recently passed away. The Mayor called for a moment of Silence.
Sen in.
Stephanie M. Vargas, MC. CPMI
Deputy City Clerk
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