CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 15, 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, and Mayor Navarro; Mayor Pro Tem Echevarria was absent.
SiA Manage Smith, Cily Aloney Campos, and Chief Deputy Ciry Clerk Vargas
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to Discuss Item A.
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APNs 0163-086-02-0000, 0163-086-03-0000, 0163- 086-04-0000, 0163-086-06-0000, 0163-086-07-0000, 0163-086-08-0000,
0163-086-09-0000, 0163-086-10-0000, 0163-086-11-0000,
0163-086-12-0000, 0163-086-15-0000, 0163-087-01-0000,
0163-087-02-0000 and 0163-087-04-0000
Agency Negotiator(s): William R. Smith, City Manager and Thomas Welch, Economic Development Manager
Negotiating Parties: Jose Olivares
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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.
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.
October 15, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
October 15, 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: 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
• Business Focus - Serrano Nursery
Councilmember González presented a recognition certificate to "Serrano Nursery;" accepted by business owners Andres and Marina Serrano.
• Recognition - 2024 Volunteer of the Year
Mayor Navarro presented a recognition certificates to Mary Helen Betancourt for being selected as the 2024 Volunteer of the year; accepted by Mary Helen Betancourt.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 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.
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APPOINTMENTS
None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
BUSINESS ITEMS
(1) 2024 Revised City Rules and Regulations - Waive Full Reading, Read by Title Only, and Pass First Reading of an Ordinance and Approve and Adopt a Resolution for the 2024 City Rules and Regulations, ORDINANCE NO. O-16-24 & RESOLUTION NO. R-104-24.
Staff Presentation
Human Resources Director, Thomas Cody, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item and informed them that a minor correction was needed. Cody explained that in section 2 of the attached Ordinance (O-16-24) there is a missing reference to Exhibit "lb." Cody requested approval of staff's recommendation with the described correction.
Public Comment
None
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by:
Thomas Cody, Human Resources Director.
Motion and Second by MPT Echevarria/ CM González to waive full reading, read by title only, and pass the first reading of Ordinance No. O-16-24, and to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-104-24.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community members addressed the Council: Matthew Hernandez, Gwen Knotts, Pete Cherniss, Dr. M. Massey, Frank Miranda, Dan Flores, Alicia Hester-Eatman, Margaret Mary Warner, Eugene Valdez, and Gary Grossich.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 2 through 21.
Councilmember Chastain selected item #5 for clarification by staff; Utilities Director, Charles Berry, provided needed clarification.
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Toro to approve consent calendar Items 2 through 21.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with CM González and MPT Echevarria voting no on item # 20.
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2) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting held on October 1, 2024.
City Treasurer's Report - Receive and File City Treasurer's Report for July 2024. (4) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 08/21/24 and totaling $57,009.54; replacement checks 214788 to 214789 totaling $1,118.00; voucher numbers 214790 to 214916 dated 09/12/2024 and totaling $624,165.70; wires dated 09/16/2024 and totaling $9,373,812.35; vouchers numbers 214917 to 215075 dated 09/19/2024 and totaling $1,523,945.81; and payroll disbursement listing dated 08/17/2024 to 08/30/2024 and totaling $1,156,503.06.
(5) Agreement - SCPPA - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Power Sales Agreement for Renewable Solar Energy with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA), RESOLUTION NO. R-109-24.
(6) Bid Rejection - La Loma Reservoir Project - Reject All Bids for the La Loma Reservoir Project. (7) Contract Amendment - New Image Flooring - Approve 2nd Amendment to Contract with New Image Commercial Flooring for Development Services Flooring Project. (8) Contract Award - CSR Air Conditioning - Approve Contract Award to CSR Air Conditioning for Exhaust Fans at the Gonzales Center Pool.
(9) Contract Award - Ellis Equipment/Performance Construction - Award Contracts to Ellis Equipment Inc. and Performance Construction & Painting for K-Rails and Fencing to Secure the Property of the Colton Eco-Friendly Park with Community Sports Fields.
(10) Contract Award - Performance Construction & Painting - Award Contract to Performance Construction & Painting for the ARPA Funded Pool Deck Project.
(11) Contract Award - Prestige Paving Company - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Approve Award of Contract to Prestige Paving Company for the Corporate Yard Paving Project, and Corresponding Budget Resolution, RESOLUTION NO. R-110-24
(12) Contract Award - Robert DeLoach - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Approve a Contract Award to Robert DeLoach for Services as Interim Director of Public Works & Utility Services, RESOLUTION NO. R-108-24.
(13) Contract Award - Unlimited Environmental Inc. - Approve Contract Award for the Concrete Tank Foundation Demolition Project to Unlimited Environmental Inc. (14) Easement - 1790 E. Washington - Accept and Approve Easement at 1790 E. Washington for the Electric Utility.
(15) Easement - Holly Avenue Sidewalk Dedication - Approve Right-of-Way Easement for Sidewalk Purposes along Holly Avenue.
(16) Elected Official Benefit Adjustment - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Index the City's Contribution to Elected Officials' Monthly Health Benefit to the Executive Group Employees, RESOLUTION NO. R- 107-24.
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(17) Ongoing Emergency - AMPP - Affirm Ongoing Emergency at Agua Mansa Power Plant. (18) Purchase - National Auto Fleet Group - Approve Purchase of a 2025 FORD F-750 Service Body Truck from National Auto Fleet Group.
(19) Resolution - Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Electing to Become Subject to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (Public Contract Code Section 22000 ET SEQ.), RESOLUTION NO. R-105-24.
(20) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-12-24 - Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, Approving an Amendment to the Reche Canyon Specific Plan to Change the Land Use Designation From Estate Density (Residential) to Commercial (File Index No: Dap-001- 453). ORDINANCE NO. O-12-24.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-15-24 - Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, to Amend Section 18.06.020 (Official Zoning Map) Changing Parcels 0163-172-48 from C-2 (General Commercial) to M-U-D (Mixed-Use Downtown) of Title 18 of the Colton Municipal Code (File Index No. Dap-001-453), ORDINANCE NO. O-15-24.
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
Aurelio De La Torre, the City Treasurer, informed council that the City's annual audit has begun and he provided clarification on what the audit entails.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
William R. Smith, the City Manager, expressed gratitude towards the Mayor and City Treasurer for recognizing and appreciating city staff.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:21 pym. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting.
Stephanie M. Vargas, CMC, CPMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
October 15, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting