CITY OF COLTON Mayor Frank J. Navarro
Council Members:
City Hall, Council Chambers David J. Toro - District 1
Kelly J. Chastain - District 2
650 N. La Cadena Drive Dr. Luis S. Gonzalez - District 3 COLTON Colton, CA 92324 John R. Echevarria - District 4 INCORPORATED • 1807 Website: www.coltonca.gov
City Treasurer Henry M. Razo
City Manager William R. Smith
City Attorney Carlos Campos
City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL,
COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY, COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025 - 5:00 P.M.
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION CALLED TO ORDER
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.
ROLL CALL
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Frank J. Navarro, Mayor William R. Smith, City Manager
David J. Toro, Mayor Pro Tempore Carlos Campos, City Attorney Kelly J. Chastain, Councilmember Stephanie Vargas, Chief Deputy City Clerk Dr. Luis S. González, Councilmember
John Echevarria, Councilmember
Elected Officials Absent
Isaac T. Suchil, City Clerk
1 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)
Jorge Sanchez v. Colton
San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2305484 B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager Employee Groups: Teamsters - General Employees
Teamsters - Mid-Manager Employee Association
International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local 47 - Electric Division International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local 47 - Water/Wastewater Division Colton Police Officers Association (COA)
Colton Police Management Association (CPMA)
Colton Police Dispatchers Association (CPDA)
Colton Police Civilian Employee Association (CPCA)
Colton Firefighters Association (CFA)
Confidential Employees Group
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. and the meeting reconvened with all members being present at 6:00 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ORAL REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
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.
OPEN SESSION
6:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION CALLED TO ORDER
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
FLAG SALUTE
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander Bernie Moyeda
2 ROLL CALL
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Frank J. Navarro, Mayor William R. Smith, City Manager
David J. Toro, Mayor Pro Tempore Carlos Campos, City Attorney Kelly J. Chastain, Councilmember Stephanie Vargas, Chief Deputy City Clerk Dr. Luis S. Gonzalez, Councilmember
John Echevarria, Councilmember
Elected Officials Absent
Isaac T. Suchil, City Clerk
Henry M. Razo, City Treasurer
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• Fire - New Hire Introduction
• Joey Rodriguez, Firefighter Paramedic
• Ezra Elisha Jan Zaroff-Hernandez, Firefighter Paramedic • Andreas Cosfol, Firefighter Paramedic
• Logan Romo, Firefighter Paramedic
• Nathan Carter, Firefighter Paramedic
• Proclamation - ECE Week of the Young Child
Councilmember González read a proclamation declaring April 5'h through April 11th the "Week of the Young Child." The proclamation was presented to Chris Rymer, who is the City of Colton's Early Child Education Program Director.
• Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mayor Navarro read a proclamation declaring April 2025 "Child Abuse Prevention Month." The proclamation was presented to Hillary Steenson-Ray, who is the Associate Network Officer for the Children's Network.
• Special Recognition - Woman's History Month "Shero" Award -Stephanie M. Vargas Mayor Navarro recognized Chief Deputy City Clerk, Stephanie M. Vargas, who was recently selected and recognized as a "Shero," in honor of Woman's History Month, by San Bernardino County Supervisor, for the Fifth District, Joe Baca Jr.. Mayor Navarro offered congratulations to Mrs. Vargas and acknowledged the value that she brings to the City of Colton.
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GIFT DISCLOSURES - None
AB 1234 ORAL REPORTS
Councilmember González shared that on March 20, 2025 he attended the League of CA Cities Inland Empire Division Lunch Meeting, which was held at the El Prado Golf Course in Chino, CA.
APPOINTMENTS - None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
BUSINESS ITEMS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Lana Richardson
• Jason E. Williams
• Gary Grossich
• Gene Valdez
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Navarro presented the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5.
Motion by CM González and seconded by CM Echevarria to approve consent calendar Items 1 through 5.
Councilmember Chastain requested clarification regarding item #5; City Manager Smith provided clarification.
Vote: Motion Passes with CM Chastain voting no on Item #5. 4 (1) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 217792 to 217871 dated 02/26/2025 and totaling $100,823.76; replacement check number 217872 dated 02/27/2025 totaling $150.00; voucher numbers 217873 to 217994 dated 02/27/2025 and totaling $2,857,638.98 and voucher number 217996 dated 03/06/2025 totaling $1,208.20, replacement check number 217997 dated 03/06/2025 totaling $1,208.20 and voucher numbers 217995 to 218164 dated 03/06/2025 and totaling $3,755,761.67. [Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs]
(2) Change Order - Pacific Products and Services LLC - Approve Change Order No. 3 with Pacific Products and Services LLC for the FY 24/25 Termed Purchase Orders for the Supply of Street Signs Materials, and Approve and Adopt a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget for the Public Works Street Maintenance and Operations Expenditures by $13,000, RESOLUTION NO. R-19-25. [Staff Person: Robert DeLoach]
(3) Emergency Condition - Agua Mansa Power Plant - Confirm Ongoing Emergency Condition at Agua Mansa Power Plant.
[Staff Person: Charles Berry]
(4) Redistributed ARPA Funds - Early Childhood Education Program - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Early Care and Education Division Redistributed ARPA Funds from the CA Department of Social Services, RESOLUTION NO. R-12-25.
[Staff Person: Deb Farrar]
(5). Surplus Material - Approve Declaration of Certain City Property as Surplus and Approve Disposal of Said Property.
[Staff Person: Robert DeLoach]
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Comments from Mayor and Council on various issues and activities throughout the community can be viewed on our City of Colton Website (www.coltonca.gov).
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager, William Smith, recognized and introduced the City of Colton's new Public Works and Utilities Director, Chad Blais. Smith also acknowledged and thanked Mr. Robert DeLoach who had been serving as the City's interim Public Works and Utilities Director until the recent hiring of Mr. Blais.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 6:51 p.m. with a moment of Silence for the following individuals:
Michael Reyes
Dr. Frank Acosta
Police Sergeant Ryan Kenedy, King Police Department
Police Officer Osmar Rodarte, Marysville Police Department to a. vas
Stephanie M. Vargas, CMC, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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