CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/
COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 17, 2024
Rayala presing held on the above given date at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hal, with Mayor INVOCATION: Pastor Josue Zapata - Centerpoint 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
MPT John Echevarria
Council Members Absent
None
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• Business Focus - Larson's Pharmacy
Council Member González presented a recognition certificate to Peter Wissa in order to recognize the success of Larson's Pharmacy and to acknowledge the contributions that the business has provided to the community.
CITY CLERK ITEM
(1) Certification of Election - November 5, 2024 - Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election, Held on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Result and such other Matters as Provided by Law, RESOLUTION NO. R-121-24.
The Chief Deputy City Clerk presented to Council the item and recommended approval and adoption of Resolution No. R-121-24.
Motion and Second by CM Toro/ CM González to approve and adopt Resolution R-121-24.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
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OATH OF OFFICE
The Chief Deputy City Clerk, Stephanie M. Vargas, called the newly elected City Officials forward. The Oath of Office and the Certificates of Election were issued.
City Council Elect, Kelly J. Chastain was sworn in by the Chief Deputy City Clerk, Stephanie M. Vargas.
City Council Elect, David J. Toro was ceremonially sworn in by his two sons, Michael and Jayden Toro.
City Clerk Elect, Isaac T. Suchil, was ceremonially sworn in by his son, Eric Suchil.
City Treasurer Elect, Henry M. Razo, was ceremonially sworn in by his Mother, Rose Razo.
COMMENTS FROM INCOMING CITY OFFICIALS
Personal comments made by the following incoming City Officials:
Newly-elected City Treasurer, Henry M. Razo
Re-elected Councilmember, Kelly J. Chastain
Newly-elected City Clerk, Isaac T. Suchil
Re-elected Councilmember, David J. Toro
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 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
None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(2) CDBG Project Prioritization Fiscal Year 2025-2026 - TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. R-122-24, PRIORITIZING
PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, RESOLUTION NO. R-122-24.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
The City Clerk, Isaac T. Suchil, submitted the Notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and there were no reports of protests or objections thereto.
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Staff Presentation
Dawn Miller, Assistant to the City Manager, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment
None
Motion and Second by CM Chastain/ CM González to close the public hearing.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
Council Discussion
None
Motion and Second by CM González/ CM Chastain to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-122-24.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
BUSINESS ITEMS
None
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 3 through 14.
City Manager, William R. Smith, informed the council that the resolution for item #5, Agreement - CalOES, was mistakenly omitted from the originally published agenda packet; however, the Resolution has since been emailed to council for review and printed copies were also provided at the council meeting.
City Manager Smith also informed the city council that minor corrections had been made to item #10, MOU- County of San Bernardino, in order to omit language found on the first page, which caused confusion about the agreement's start date.
Motion and Second by CM Echevarria/ CM Toro to approve consent calendar Items 3 through 14.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
(3) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on December 03, 2024, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
(4) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 10/23/2024 and totaling $50,502.35; voucher numbers 216004 to 216144 dated 11/14/2024 and totaling $1,905,027.64; and voucher numbers 216145 to 216272 dated 11/21/2024 and totaling $1,034,780.18.
Agreement - CalOES - Approve and Adopt an Agreement with California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for OES Type 1 Fire Engine, RESOLUTION NO. R-117-24.
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(6) Agreement - City of Loma Linda - Approve Agreement with City of Loma Linda for Operating Plan and Auto Aid Agreement 2025.
(7) Agreement - San Bernardino County Fire - Approve an Agreement For Automatic Aid and Mutual Aid Between San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and City of Colton. (8) Biennial Conflict of Interest Code - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Amending the City of Colton's Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974, RESOLUTION NO. R-123-24. (9) Contract Award - IE General Engineering - Approve Contract Award to IE General Engineering Inc. for Target Area Alley Reconstruction Project, RESOLUTION NO. R-43-24. (10) MOU - County of San Bernardino - Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of San Bernardino and City of Colton for Provision of Potable Water Services to Service Area for Terrace Water Company.
(11) Obligation of Remaining Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) - Approve Obligation of Remaining Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA), RESOLUTION R-124-24. (12) Ongoing Emergency - AMPP - Affirm Ongoing Emergency at Agua Mansa Power Plant. (13) Purchase - Fire Department Vehicle - Authorize the Purchase of a 2025 RAM 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 for the Fire Department.
(14) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-19-24 - Approve Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-19-24, Amending Colton Municipal Code Section 2.12.020 Increasing City Treasurer Salary, ORDINANCE NO. O-19-24.
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, William R. Smith, reminded council that the January 7, 2025 council meeting will be canceled and the next council meeting is scheduled to take place on January 21, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:04 p.m. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting.
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