CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 03, 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 Ruben Cimental - Sovereign Grace Impact Ministries FLAG SALUTE: Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 6476 Marine Veteran - Tom Leon
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. Gonzålez
MPT John Echevarria
Council Members Absent
None
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• Proclamation - City Treasurer Aurelio De La Torre
Mayor Navarro read a proclamation recognizing City Treasurer Aurelio De La Torre for his honorable and faithful service to the City of Colton for over 18 years. Mayor Navarro then invited the rest of the Council to join him at the podium to present Aurelio with a plaque of recognition for his outstanding commitment and remarkable achievements. Aurelio expressed his appreciation to all of the elected officials and staff members that he was able to work with as the City Treasurer and shared his positive experience working in the City of Colton.
• Recognition - Walmart Store Managers
MPT Echevarria presented a recognition certificate to Cheryl Peetz and Naeasia Cole, who are the Managers for Walmart in Colton, for their service and contributions to our city; accepted by Cheryl Peetz and Naeasia Cole. Echevarria described the different community events, charity initiatives, and charity drives, that have benefited the City of Colton, and thanked them for their commitment to giving back to the community. Cheryl thanked the council for the recognition and expressed their commitment to continuing to give back to the community.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 03, 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
Ordinance - City Treasurer Salary - Waive Full Reading, Read by Title Only and Pass First Reading of Ordinance No. O-19-24, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, Amending Colton Municipal Code Section 2.12.020 Increasing City Treasurer Salary, ORDINANCE NO. 0-19-
24. [Staff Person: Bill Smith]
Staff Presentation
City Manager, Bill Smith, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment
None
Council Disc asd discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:
City Manager Bill Smith.
Motion and Second by CM Chastain/ CM Gonzalez to Waive full reading, read by title only, and pass the first reading for Ordinance No. 0-19-24.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community members addressed the Council: Nick Zupkofska and Pam Lemos. ********************** ***************************************************
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 2 through 13.
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Chastain to approve consent calendar Items 2 through 13.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
(2) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on November 19, 2024, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
(3) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 215691 to 215771 dated 10/29/2024 and totaling $91,732.81; vouchers numbers 215772 to 215905 dated 10/31/2024 and totaling $759,388.07; wires dated 11/06/2024 and totaling $4,160,500.33; vouchers numbers 215908 to 216003 dated 11/07/2024 and totaling $2,060,263.94; a payroll disbursement listing dated 09/28/2024 to 10/11/2024 and totaling $1,151,192.14 and payroll disbursement listing dated 10/12/2024 to 10/25/2024 and totaling $1,200,875.65.
(4) Amend Elected Official Benefit Resolution and Investment Policy - Amend Elected Official Benefit Resolution and Investment Policy, RESOLUTION NO. R-118-24, R-119-24, R-120-24, & SAR-01-
24. 5) Annual Power Source Disclosure Report and Power Content Label - Approve and Adopt Resolution for the 2023 Annual Power Source Disclosure & 2023 Power Content Label, RESOLUTION NO. R-116-
24. (6) Continued Funding Application - CA Dept. of Social Services - Approve a Resolution Adopting the CA Department of Social Services FY 25-26 Continued Funding Application for the Early Care and Education Division, RESOLUTION NO. R-115-24.
(7) Contract Amendment - ECORP Consulting - Approve First Contract Amendment for Environmental Services with ECORP Consulting Inc., and Corresponding Reimbursement Agreement with Applicant. (8) Contract Amendment - Minagar & Associates - Approve First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Minagar and Associates, Inc. for Traffic Consulting Services for FY 24/25. (9) Contract Award - Roadway Engineering & Construction - Approve Contract Award to Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp. for the Police Department Parking Lot Expansion Project. (10) Contract Award - Yoda Painting Inc. - Award Contract to Yoda Painting, Inc. for the ARPA Funded Gonzales and Hutton Centers Painting Project.
(11) Ongoing Emergency - AMPP - Affirm Ongoing Emergency at Agua Mansa Power Plant.
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(12) Set Public Hearing - CDBG 2025-2026 Projects - Set Public Hearing for the City Council Meeting of December 17, 2024, to Consider Submission of CDBG Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to the County of San Bernardino.
(13) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-18-24 - Approve Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-18-24, to Amending Chapter 5.54 of the Colton Municipal Code Regarding Commercial Cannabis Business, ORDINANCE NO. O-18-24.
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
City Manager, Bill Smith, expressed his appreciation for City Treasurer, Aurelio De La Torre, and credited the city's financial success to Aurelio's service.
.ADJOURNMENT
At 7:04 p.m. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in memoriam for Margaret De La Rosa, and offered thoughts and prayers to the fire victims effected by the recent house fires that occurred across the street from City Hall.
C. CPMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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