CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 5, 2024
Ravalar Meeting held on the above-given date at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Cy Hall, with Mayor INVOCATION: Pastor Johnny De La Rosa - Echoes of Love Ministries FLAG SALUTE: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Marine Veteran 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
• Presentation - Supervisor Joe Baca Jr.
San Bernardino County, Fifth District, Supervisor Joe Baca Jr presented a check to the City of Colton in the amount of $25,000 for the purpose of investing into Ken Hubbs Little League. • Recognition - Fiesta Village 50t Anniversary Celebration Mayor Navarro shared a brief history of Fiesta Village's history and then presented a recognition certificate to Fiesta Village's General Manager, David Crandell, Assistant General Manager, Maria Young, and Executive Sales Coordinator, Karissa Mayorga.
• Recognition - 2023 Police Office of the Year - David Perez Police Chief, Anthony Vega, shared a brief history of Police Officer David Perez's, career development and accomplishments and then recognized him by presenting him with the "2023 Police Officer of the Year" recognition certificate. Officer Perez accepted the certificate and proceeded to express his appreciation for being recognized.
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• Recognition - Hometown Heroes Program - New Military Banner Installation Heidi Strutz, Recreation Services Manager introduced Rudy C. Ramirez, who served in the United States Marine Corps, as the first recipient of a new Military Banner Installation. After inviting Rudy's son, Mark Ramirez, to speak at the podium in order to share a brief history of Rudy's many accomplishments, Heidi presented Rudy with a commemorative banner, which replicates the banner, which was recently installed, on Colton Ave, between C and D Street. Joe Baca Jr. also presented Rudy with a plaque of recognition on behalf of the County of San Bernardino.
Heidi proceeded to recognize the late Kenneth J. Koperski, who served in the United States Air Force and, more recently, served as a Councilmember for the City of Colton. Heidi presented Koeprski's family with a commemorative banner, which replicates the installation of the new Memorial Military Banner which as been installed on 9th Street between E Street and D Street. Heidi invited Koperski's grandson, Kyle Koperski, to the podium to share a brief history of Koperski's history and accomplishments. Joe Baca Jr. also presented the Koperski family with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the County of San Bernardino.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 05, 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).
Councilmember Chastain reported that she attended a League of CA Cities event in October 2024.
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: Heidi Strutz and Janel Ruiz. *************************************************************************** November 5, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 2-
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 8.
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Toro to approve consent calendar Items 1 through 8.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
(1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on October 15, 2024, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
(2) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 215076 to 215128 dated 09/26/2024 and totaling $91,865.42; vouchers numbers 215129 to 215210 dated 09/30/2024 and totaling $92,301.34; replacement checks 215213 to 215215 and totaling $3,068.31; vouchers numbers 215211 to 215342 dated 10/03/2024 and totaling $1,308,302.95; vouchers numbers 215343 to 215458 dated 10/10/2024 and totaling $801,209.62; wires dated 10/13/24 totaling $3,704,374.28 and payroll disbursement listing dated 08/31/2024 to 09/13/2024 and totaling $1,270,184.28.
(3) Contract Amendment - KOA Corporation (Lochner Company) - Approve Amendment No. 3 for the KOA Corporation Professional Service Agreement for the Reche Canyon Road Realignment to Hunts Lane Project.
(4) Contract Award - Performance Construction & Painting - Approve Contract Award to Performance Construction & Painting for the Library Restroom Remodel Project. (5) Grant - Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Accepting Office of Traffic Safety Grant for FY 24/25, RESOLUTION NO. R-111-24.
(6) Notice of Completion - Corporate Yard Block Wall Project - Approve Notice of Completion for the Corporate Yard Block Wall Project.
(7) Ongoing Emergency - AMPP - Affirm Ongoing Emergency at Agua Mansa Power Plant.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 0-16-24 - Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, Amending Resolution R-15-00 on Personnel Rules and Regulations for the City of Colton and Repealing in it's Entirety Ordinances and Resolutions Previously Referenced in Resolution R-15-00, ORDINANCE NO. O-16-24.
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
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Attorney, Carlos Campos, reported that at the council meeting of October 1, 2024, under closed session Item No. A, in the case of Yasmin Mendoza v. City of Colton, the City Council authorized settlement. Carlos reported that the matter was settled for the amount of $94,500.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in memory of Colton residents, Delores Nunez who recently passed away. The Mayor called for a moment of silence in her honor.
Two M. Vizer
Stephanie M. Vargas, CMC, CPMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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