CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 01, 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 Toro, González, Mayor Pro Tem Echevarria, and Mayor Navarro; Councilmember Chastain was absent.
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Smith, City Attorney Campos, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Vargas
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to Discuss Items A and B.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Yasmin Mendoza v. City of Colton, et al.
San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB 2218811 B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title - City Manager
Council Member Chastain joined closed session at 5:01p.m..
Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. and at 6:01 p.m. 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 and B; direction was given, but there was no reportable action.
October 1, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
October 1, 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 Don Duenez - Echoes of Love Ministry FLAG SALUTE: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander Bernie Moyeda
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 Stephanie M. Vargas, Chief Deputy City Clerk Dr. Luis S. González
John R. Echevarria, MPT
Council Members Absent
None
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• Recognition - Life Saving Actions
Battalion Chief, Luke Granger, presented a Life Saving Award to David Jiorn, for performing lifesaving actions during a medical emergency, which occurred on June 28, 2024. Granger explained the circumstances of the incident and praised Jiorn for his willingness to assist and determination to continue performing CPR until the paramedics arrived on scene. Granger acknowledged and recognized Dispatcher, Judy Jacobson, who guided and instructed Jiorn over the phone during the incident. Granger went on to recognized Paramedic Intern, Aaron Dane, with a Colton Fire Department Challenge Coin, for remaining calm and for providing the paramedic care that resulted in saving a life. • Proclamation - Public Power Week 2024
CM González presented a Proclamation declaring Public Power Week 2024 (October 6-12, 2024); accepted by Electric Utility Director, Charles Berry, and Environmental Conservative Supervisor, Jessica Sutorus. • Proclamation - Water Professionals Appreciation Week
CM Toro presented a Proclamation declaring Water Professionals Appreciation Week (October 5- 3, 2024); accepted by Water/ Wastewater Superintendent, Bassam Alzammar, and Senior Energy Services Specialist, Cecilia Griego.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 01,2024.
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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
Continued Public Hearing: Reche Canyon Commercial DAP-001-453 - TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER THE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FROM SEPTEMBER 17, 2024, 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 Chief Deputy City Clerk Vargas submitted the Notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and there were 21 letters of objections and 45 letters of approval for its item.
Staff Presentation
Planning Manager, Mario Suarez, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff s recommendation.
Applicant Presentation
Brent R. McManigal, Attorney speaking on behalf of the applicant, Fahim Tanios, presented for Council an overview of the Reche Canyon Development project.
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Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council: Jill Sewell, Majella Van-Aken, John Staley, Debie Karr, Cathy Ludwig, Sylvie Wellhowsen, Amanda Werner, Richard Banasiak, Pricilla Gutierrez., Kayce Mago, Jamshid Zerafat, Heather Roman, Rand Friberg, Terry Newman, Brenda Castaneda, Lois Neese, Janelle Reid, Laura Lewis, Robert Lewis, Michelle Baughman, Freddie Van-Aken, Marisela Ortiz, Brian Langford, Muti Dandouch, Ziad Dandouch, Sam D., and Karen Scott.
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Toro to close the public hearing.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
Planning Manager, Mario Suarez, City Attorney, Carlos Campos, Development Services Director, Heidi Duron, LSA Contract Traffic Engineer, Ambarish Mukherjee, representative of the Applicant/ Developer, David Mlynarski, Chief of Police, Anthony Vega, and Chief of Fire, Ray Bruno.
Motion and Second by MPT Echevarria/ CM Chastain to continue the public hearing until December 3, 2024, to allow staff to come back with more information on traffic mitigation.
Vote: Motion Failed with CM Toro, CM González, and Mayor Navarro voting no.
Motion and Second by CM Toro/ Mayor Navarro to approve the project by passing the first reading of 0-12-24 and O-15-24, and to approve and adopt Resolution numbers R-93-24, R-94-24, and R-95-24.
Subsequent Motion by González to deny project by passing R-92-24.
Motion Failed with no second.
Motion and Second by CM Toro/ Mayor Navarro to approve the project by passing the first reading of O-12-24 and O-15-24, and to approve and adopt Resolution numbers R-93-24, R-94-24, and R-95-24.
Vote: Motion Passed with CM González voting no and MPT Echevarria voting to abstain.
BUSINESS ITEMS
None
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community members addressed the Council: Nick Zupkofska ***************************************************************************
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 2 through 9.
Motion and Second by MPT Echevarria/ CM González to approve consent calendar Items 2 through 9.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
(2) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting held on September 17, 2024.
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(3) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 08/20/24 and totaling $67,523.96; voucher numbers 214264 to 214417 dated 08/15/2024 and totaling $810,591.57; vouchers numbers 214418 to 214486 dated 08/19/2024 and totaling $962,619.19; vouchers numbers 214487 to 214539 dated 08/21/2024 and totaling $936,797.85; vouchers numbers 214540 to 214620 dated 08/28/2024 and totaling $91,954.34; vouchers numbers 214621 to 214694 dated 08/29/2024 and totaling $1,206,564.56; vouchers numbers 214695 to 214787 dated 09/03/2024 and totaling $301,168.40; and payroll disbursement listing dated 08/03/2024 to 08/16/2024 and totaling $1,243,659.22.
(4) Contract Award - West Coast Arborist - Approve Contract Award to West Coast Arborist for Tree Trimming Maintenance Services.
(5) Notice of Completion - Police Department Restroom Project - Approve Recordation of Notice of Completion for Police Department Restroom Renovations.
(6) Ongoing Emergency - AMPP - Affirm Ongoing Emergency at Agua Mansa Power Plant. (7) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-13-24 - Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District, Including Certain Annexation Territory Identified as Annexation No. 2, Into City of Colton Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Public Safety), ORDINANCE NO. O-13-24. (8) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-14-24 - Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District, Including Certain Annexation Territory Identified as Annexation No. 2, into City of Colton Community Facilities District No. 2021-2 (Maintenance Services), ORDINANCE NO. O-14-24.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 0-10-24 - Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton to Amend Section In Chapters 18.04 and 18.06 Of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Colton Municipal Code Related to Definitions and Permitted Uses as Related to Automobile Impound Yards and Automobile Storage (File Index No. Dap24-0005), ORDINANCE NO. O-10-24.
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
None
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:25 p.m. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in memory of Colton residents, Ralph Mia Sr., who recently passed away. The Mayor called for a moment of silence in their honor.
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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