Colton City Council
September 16, 2025

City of Colton
City Hall, Council Chambers
650 N. La Cadena Drive
Colton, CA 92324
City of Colton Website
Mayor Frank J. Navarro
Council Members:

David J. Toro – District 1
Kelly J. Chastain – District 2
Dr. Luis S. González – District 3
John R. Echevarria – District 4

City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil
City Treasurer Henry M. Razo

City Manager William R. Smith
City Attorney Carlos Campos

Agenda
City Council
Colton Utility Authority, Colton Public Financing Authority, Colton Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – 5:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers

Closed Session
5:00 p.m.

Closed Session Called to Order
Roll Call

Public Comment - Closed Session

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Closed Session
1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Adam Perez v. City of Colton
San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2328841 2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
IN RE: NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION, United States District Court Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:17-md-2804 3) Conference with Labor Negotiators
City Representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager & Tom Cody, HR Director Employee Groups: Colton Police Officers Association (CPOA) Colton Police Management Association (CPMA)
4) Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Job Titles: City Attorney & City Manager
City Attorney Oral Report on Closed Session Actions
Rules of Decorum
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Open Session
6:00 P.M.

Open Session Called to Order
Invocation
Pastor Pete Tasaka - The Vineyard Church
Flag Salute
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Member – Bernie Moyeda
Roll Call
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Ceremonial Matters
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• Recognitions - Miss Colton & Miss Teen Colton
• Recognition - Police Promotions/New Hire Introductions • Parking Enforcement Officer Bill Harring's Grand Theft Auto Investigation _____________________________________________________________________________

Mayor and Council Items
Gift Disclosures
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AB 1234 Oral Reports
Members of the City Council shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the city. (GC Section 53232.3(d))
Appointments
Mayor and Council Discussion Items
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There are no Public Hearing items.
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Business Items
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1) Catalytic Converter Ordinance - Waive Full Reading, Read by Title Only and Pass First Reading of an Ordinance to Add Chapter 9.25 to Title 9 (Public Peace, Safety, and Welfare), Article V (Offenses Against Property) of the Colton Municipal Code to Prohibit the Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters and Establish Penalties for Violations, Ordinance No. O- 07-25.

Staff Person: Anthony Vega
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Public Comment - Limit 3 Minutes

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Please begin your public comment by stating your name and your city of residence, then proceed to share the rest of your public comment. You will have a time limit of 3 minutes to complete your public comment; however, the presiding officer does have the authority to exercise discretion to extend or limit time as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure.

It is important to remember that the Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking immediate action on items during this public comment period; If any matter does require action, it will be referred to by staff for investigation and any report will be provided at a subsequent Council meeting.

If you would like to submit paperwork to the City Council members, you will also need to provide a copy to the City Clerk for the Official Record.

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Consent Calendar
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the City Council votes on the motion, unless council members, staff or the public request that specific items be discussed and/or removed for separate discussions or action. 1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meetings Held on 5/20/25, 7/15/25, 08/05/25, and 08/19/25 on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

City Clerk: Isaac T. Suchil
2) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 07/10/2025 and totaling $66,175.57; voucher numbers 220790 to 220867 dated 07/30/2025 and totaling $97,561.75; voucher numbers 220868 to 220999 dated 07/31/2025 and totaling $759,431.94; wires dated 08/04/2025 and totaling $9,159,099.72; voucher numbers 221000 to 221110 dated 08/07/2025 and totaling $13,993,018.34; voucher numbers 221111 to 221201 dated 08/14/2025 and totaling $1,865,684.52; voucher numbers 221202 to 221328 dated 08/21/2025 and totaling $7,609,429.71; a payroll disbursement listing dated 07/05/2025 to 07/18/2025 and totaling $1,378,794.21 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 07/19/2025 to 08/01/2025 and totaling $1,396,139.49.

Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
3) Animal Control Vehicle - Approve Resolution to Accept Award from the County of San Bernardino and Purchase one Animal Control Vehicle, Resolution No. R-71-25.

Staff Person: Anthony Vega
4) Conflict of Interest Code Update - Amendment of the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Colton Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974, Resolution No. R-72-25.

Staff Person: Stephanie Vargas
5) Contract Amendment - Ecorp Consulting Inc. - Approve Second Contract Amendment for Ecorp Consulting, Inc., for Environmental Services for Pre-Construction Development of Colton Habitat Conservation Park with Eco-Friendly Community Sports Fields.

Staff Person: Deb Farrar
6) Contract Amendment - PBLA Engineering, Inc. - Approve Second Amendment to Contract with PBLA Engineering, Inc. to Continue to Provide Engineering and Project Management for the Colton Habitat Conservation Park with Eco-Friendly Community Sports Fields.

Staff Person: Deb Farrar
7) Contract Award - Onyx Paving Company - Approve Contract Award to Onyx Paving Company for the City Facilities Parking Lot Improvement Project.

Staff Person: Chad Blais

8) Fleet Maintenance Agreement - Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. - Approve the First Amendment to the Enterprise Fleet Management program for Public Works and Utility Services Vehicles.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
9) Power Source Disclosure Report - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2024 Annual Power Source Disclosure Report and Attestation of the Veracity of the Annual Report, Resolution No. R-69-25.

Staff Person: Charles Berry
10) Contract Award - CASC Engineering & Consulting - Approve Contract with CASC Engineering & Consulting for Planning and Analytics Support.

Staff Person: Heidi Duron
11) Contract Award - Fehr & Peers - Approve Contract with Fehr & Peers for a Minor Mobility Element Amendment and Truck Route Master Plan Update and Associated Environmental Review.

Staff Person: Heidi Duron
12) Contract Amendment - CNS Engineers, Inc. - Approve Contract Amendment No. 3 for CNS Engineers, Inc. for Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project Staff Person: Chad Blais
13) Agreement - SBCTA - Approve the Pepper Avenue/Valley Boulevard Smart Corridor Improvement Project, Funding Agreement with SBCTA, Resolution No. R-73-25.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
14) Program Supplement Agreement - Caltrans - Approve Program Supplement Agreement No. 00000A823 for the HSIP Cycle 12 – Crosswalk Improvement Project, Resolution No. R-74-25 & R-75-25.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
15) Purchase - Nexus Office Environments, Inc. - Authorize a Purchase Agreement with Nexus Office Environments, Inc. for the Procurement and Installation of Office Furniture in the Police Department.

Staff Person: Anthony Vega
_______________________________________________________________________________ Mayor and Council Oral Reports and Comments
Comments from Mayor and Council on various issues and activities throughout the community.

Comments shall be limited to 5 Minutes per speaker.

City Manager's Reports
Adjournment

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I, Stephanie M. Vargas, the Chief Deputy City Clerk, hereby certify that a true and correct, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954(a), at the following locations:

City of Colton City Hall 650 N. La Cadena Drive
City of Colton Website, www.coltonca.gov

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Item: 1.

Staff Report

Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
To: City Council
From: Bill Smith, City Manager
Prepared By: Anthony Vega, Chief of Police
Item Name: Catalytic Converter Ordinance - Waive Full Reading, Read by Title Only and Pass First Reading of an Ordinance to Add Chapter 9.25 to Title 9 (Public Peace, Safety, and Welfare), Article V (Offenses Against Property) of the Colton Municipal Code to Prohibit the Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters and Establish Penalties for Violations, Ordinance No. O-07-25.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Introduce, as read by title only, Ordinance No. O-07-25, adding Chapter 9.25 to Title 9 (Public Peace, Safety, and Welfare), Article V (Offenses Against Property) of the Colton Municipal Code to prohibit the unlawful possession of catalytic converters and establish penalties for violations.

2. Direct staff to prepare a communication plan to inform the public and stakeholders about the ordinance’s provisions and penalties upon adoption.

Background:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Catalytic converter thefts have surged in Colton, mirroring statewide and national trends, causing significant financial hardship, public safety risks, and community disruption. The proposed ordinance, adding Chapter 9.25 to Title 9 of the Colton Municipal Code, aims to deter these thefts by prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters not attached to a vehicle without valid documentation, imposing misdemeanor penalties, administrative fines, and business license sanctions, and providing clear enforcement mechanisms.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT

Catalytic converter thefts have escalated dramatically in Colton, driven by the high value of precious metals (platinum, palladium, rhodium) within these emission control devices, which

fetch $200–$1,200 on the black market. The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports a 14-fold increase in California thefts from 2019 to 2022, with California accounting for 37% of U.S. claims in 2021. In Colton, victims face replacement costs exceeding $1,000 per vehicle, plus lost wages and inconvenience due to part shortages. The ease of theft—often completed in seconds using common tools like reciprocating saws—and the lack of identifying markers on most converters make these crimes difficult to trace or prosecute without an identifiable victim. Public safety risks, including violent confrontations, further underscore the urgency of action where theft interruptions have led to assaults and homicides in California.

STATE LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK

California has enacted several laws to address catalytic converter theft, but gaps remain:
• Vehicle Code § 10852: Prohibits willful injury or tampering with a vehicle or its contents without owner consent (misdemeanor).
• Vehicle Code § 10853: Prohibits climbing into or manipulating a vehicle with intent to commit malicious mischief or other crimes (misdemeanor). • Vehicle Code § 10852.5: Prohibits purchasing used catalytic converters except from specified sellers (e.g., licensed dismantlers, documented owners), with fines of $1,000–$4,000 for infractions.
• Vehicle Code § 10753: Establishes misdemeanor penalties for removing or altering vehicle identification numbers (VINs) on catalytic converters.
• Vehicle Code § 24020: Prohibits selling vehicles without a VIN-marked catalytic converter (infraction).
• Vehicle Code §§ 11500 (Assembly Bill 641, Stats. 2023): Defines “automobile dismantler” to include those possessing nine or more cut catalytic converters, with penalties ranging from $100 (infraction) to $1,000 (misdemeanor).
• Business and Professions Code § 21610 (Senate Bill 1087, Stats. 2022): Requires core recyclers to document lawful acquisition of catalytic converters.

Despite these laws, no state or federal statute requires individuals possessing detached catalytic converters to provide proof of lawful possession to law enforcement, limiting the Colton Police Department’s ability to seize suspected stolen converters or prosecute offenders absent a victim.

Issues/Analysis:

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE

The proposed ordinance adds Chapter 9.25 to Title 9, Article V of the Colton Municipal Code, establishing a comprehensive framework to deter catalytic converter thefts. Key provisions include:
• Purpose and Intent (Section 9.25.010): Declares the intent to prohibit unlawful possession, deter thefts, impose penalties, prevent illegal sales, and promote public safety, aligning with all sample ordinances.
• Definitions (Section 9.25.020): Defines critical terms:
o Catalytic Converter: An exhaust emission control device that converts toxic gases and

pollutants from an internal combustion engine into less-toxic substances. o Core Recycler: A business or individual, as defined in California Business and Professions Code section 21610, engaged in the purchase, sale, or recycling of used automotive parts, including catalytic converters, who maintains a fixed place of business and complies with record- keeping requirements to document the lawful acquisition of such parts. o Documentation or Other Proof: Includes bill of sale, auto-body shop records, electronic communications, photographs with VIN, ownership documents, and, for current vehicle owners, ownership documentation, replacement receipt, and installation proof. o Lawful Possession: Ownership of a catalytic converter or possession with the written consent of the lawful owner. It is not required to prove the catalytic converter was stolen to establish that possession is not lawful.
o Permanently Marked: Refers to a vehicle identification number (VIN) or unique marking prominently engraved etched, welded, metal stamped, acid marked, or otherwise affixed to the exterior case of a catalytic converter using a reliable method to ensure a lasting mark, as specified in California Vehicle Code Section 24020(c).
• Prohibition (Section 9.25.030): Prohibits possessing a detached catalytic converter without valid documentation (except for core recyclers) and falsifying documentation. • Violations and Penalties (Section 9.25.040):
o Misdemeanor: Up to $1,000 fine and/or six months imprisonment per violation, with each converter a separate violation.
o Administrative Fines: Administrative citations and fines may be issued in accordance with Colton Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 (Administrative Fines and Penalties). o Non-Exclusive Remedies: Allows injunctive relief, civil penalties, and seizures. • Business License Suspension or Revocation (Section 9.25.050): Authorizes suspension (90 days for first violation, 180 days for second) or revocation (third violation) of business licenses for violations of this chapter or state laws, with hearing procedures. Continuing licensed activities during suspension/revocation is a misdemeanor. • Exceptions (Section 9.25.060): Exempts licensed automobile dismantlers, core recyclers, manufacturers, dealers, and repair dealers per Vehicle Code Section 10852.5.

LEGAL AUTHORITY AND COMPLIANCE

The proposed ordinance is authorized under Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, allowing local regulations not in conflict with state law. It complements Vehicle Code §§ 10852, 10852.5, 10753, 11500, 220, 24020 and Bus. & Prof. Code § 21610 by addressing possession, a gap not covered by state law. Administrative fines comply with Gov. Code § 36900(b), and business license provisions align with Gov. Code § 37101 and Bus. & Prof. Code § 16000. The ordinance includes due process for license revocation to ensure legal compliance.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS

The proposed ordinance offers substantial public safety and community benefits by addressing the catalytic converter theft crisis head-on. By establishing a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful possession, the ordinance deters potential thieves by increasing the risk of detection and punishment, disrupting the profitability of black-market sales. For victims, it provides indirect justice, particularly for those whose cases remain unsolved due to the untraceable nature of most

converters, alleviating financial burdens that often exceed $1,000 per incident. Furthermore, the business license revocation provisions ensure that businesses comply with state and local laws to protect legitimate operators and consumers while curbing illicit activities that fuel ongoing theft.

PUBLIC OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATION PLAN

To ensure effective implementation and community awareness, the Colton Police Department will develop a comprehensive communication plan upon the ordinance’s adoption. The plan will include press releases to announce the ordinance’s adoption, detailing its prohibitions, penalties, and compliance requirements for residents and businesses. The City and Police Department will leverage social media platforms to disseminate this information, reaching a broad audience and reinforcing the ordinance’s deterrent message. This communication plan will be developed post- adoption to maximize its impact and foster community support for the ordinance’s public safety objectives.

Fiscal Impacts:

The adoption of the Ordinance will not result in a significant financial impact. Enforcement will occur within existing Colton Police Department operations, requiring no new staff, equipment, or facilities. Administrative fines and license revocation hearings may involve minor staff time.

Alternatives:

Provide direction to staff.

Attachments:

1. Colton - Ordinance Adding CMC 9.25 Re Catalytic Converters 5.28.25-c1

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ORDINANCE NO. O-07-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 9.25 TO
TITLE 9 OF THE COLTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO

PROHIBIT THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF

CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, ESTABLISHING PENALTIES

FOR VIOLATIONS, AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER
CEQA

WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Colton have experienced a significant increase in catalytic converter thefts from automobiles over recent years, contributing to financial hardship, public safety concerns, and community disruption; and
WHEREAS, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, catalytic converter thefts in California increased dramatically, with monthly thefts in 2022 reported at 14 times the rate of 2019, and California accounting for approximately 37% of all catalytic converter theft claims nationwide in 2021; and
WHEREAS, catalytic converters are targeted due to their valuable precious metals, including platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which command high prices in the recyclables market, with thieves receiving $200 to $1,200 per converter when sold to scrap metal yards or black-market buyers; and
WHEREAS, the ease and speed of catalytic converter thefts, often completed in seconds using common tools such as reciprocating saws, combined with the lack of identifying markers on most catalytic converters, makes these crimes difficult to detect, trace, or prosecute without an identifiable victim; and
WHEREAS, victims of catalytic converter thefts in Colton face significant financial burdens, with replacement costs often exceeding $1,000 per vehicle for parts and labor, in addition to lost wages, inconvenience, and delays due to shortages of replacement parts; and WHEREAS, catalytic converter thefts have led to public safety risks, including violent confrontations, assaults, and, in some cases, homicides, as reported in other California cities such as San José, where interruptions of thefts have resulted in harm to victims or bystanders; and WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has enacted laws to address catalytic converter theft, including Senate Bill 1087 (Stats. 2022, amending Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 21610), which imposes stricter regulations on core recyclers purchasing catalytic converters, and Assembly Bill 1740 (Stats. 2022, amending Cal. Veh. Code § 10852.5), which prohibits the purchase of used catalytic converters from unauthorized sellers; and WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code § 10852 prohibits willful injury or tampering with a vehicle or its contents without the owner’s consent, and Vehicle Code § 10853 prohibits climbing

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into or manipulating a vehicle with intent to commit malicious mischief or other crimes, both classified as misdemeanors; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code § 10753 establishes misdemeanor penalties for removing, altering, or obfuscating vehicle identification numbers or unique markings on catalytic converters, and Vehicle Code § 24020 (effective January 1, 2025) prohibits the sale of vehicles without a catalytic converter permanently marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN); and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code § 11500 and § 220 as amended by Assembly Bill 641 (Stats. 2023), define an “automobile dismantler” to include persons possessing nine or more used catalytic converters cut from vehicles, with violations punishable as infractions or misdemeanors; and
WHEREAS, despite these state laws, there is no state or federal legislation requiring individuals in possession of detached catalytic converters to provide proof of lawful possession to law enforcement, limiting the ability of the Colton Police Department to seize suspected stolen catalytic converters or prosecute offenders absent an identifiable victim; and WHEREAS, the absence of such legislation creates a loophole that emboldens thieves, who can profit from selling stolen catalytic converters to unscrupulous buyers or transport them out of state for legal transactions, thereby undermining public safety and economic stability in Colton; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, the City of Colton has the authority to enact and enforce local ordinances to protect public health, safety, and welfare, provided they do not conflict with general state laws; and WHEREAS, this ordinance complements existing state laws by addressing the gap in regulating possession of detached catalytic converters, neither contradicting nor duplicating California Vehicle Code §§ 10852, 10852.5, 10853, 10753, 11500, 220, or 24020 or Business and Professions Code § 21610; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters will: (1) deter catalytic converter thefts by establishing a zero-tolerance policy; (2) impose sanctions for possessing stolen catalytic converters; (3) prevent criminals from profiting from the sale or recycling of stolen converters; (4) provide indirect justice to victims whose cases remain unsolved; (5) reduce Part I crime statistics impacted by catalytic converter thefts; and (6) minimize the fiscal and personnel burden on the City of Colton for investigating and deterring these crimes; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is necessary to provide the Colton Police Department with clear legal authority to protect the public, deter catalytic converter theft, and enhance community safety and welfare; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3) as it has no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment, and pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2) as it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Colton, California, does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that all of the foregoing recitals and the staff report presented herewith are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as if fully set forth herein.

SECTION 2. Addition to Colton Municipal Code. Chapter 9.25 is hereby added to Title 9 (Public Peace, Safety, and Welfare), Article V (Offenses Against Property) of the Colton Municipal Code to read in its entirety as follows:

CHAPTER 9.25 – PROHIBITION OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC

CONVERTERS

9.25.010 – Purpose and Intent.

The City Council finds that catalytic converter thefts have significantly increased in Colton, causing financial hardship, public safety risks, and community disruption. The purpose of this chapter is to: (1) prohibit the unlawful possession of catalytic converters not attached to a vehicle without valid documentation or proof of lawful possession; (2) deter catalytic converter thefts; (3) impose penalties for possessing stolen catalytic converters; (4) prevent the sale or recycling of stolen catalytic converters; and (5) promote the health, safety, and welfare of Colton residents by reducing property crimes and associated public safety risks.

9.25.020 – Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings provided in this section:

A. “Catalytic converter” means any exhaust emission control device, or portion thereof, that converts toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine into less-toxic pollutants.

B. “Core recycler” shall have the definition given in California Business and Professions Code Section 21610.

C. “Director” means the Director of Development Services or their designee.

D. “Documentation or other proof” means written document(s) or other evidence clearly identifying the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated, based on the totality of the circumstances, including but not limited to:

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1. A bill of sale from the original owner, including the name, address, telephone number, and signature of the vehicle owner authorizing removal of the catalytic converter, accompanied by photographs of the original vehicle.

2. Documentation from an auto-body shop, licensed automotive repair dealer, or similar business proving that the vehicle owner relinquished the catalytic converter to the business.

3. Verifiable electronic communication from the previous owner to the possessor relinquishing ownership of the catalytic converter.

4. Photographs of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed, clearly showing the vehicle’s complete license plate number and vehicle identification number (VIN), with the catalytic converter containing an etched license plate number or VIN matching the vehicle.

5. A certificate of title, vehicle registration, or other ownership document identifying the individual as the legal or registered owner of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was detached, with a matching VIN permanently marked on the catalytic converter.

6. In the case where the possessor is the current owner of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed, documentation including: (i) ownership documentation for the vehicle; (ii) a valid receipt for a replacement catalytic converter; and (iii) proof of installation of the replacement catalytic converter.

E. “Lawful possession” means: (1) being the lawful owner of the catalytic converter; or (2) possessing the catalytic converter with the lawful owner’s written consent. It is not required to prove the catalytic converter was stolen to establish that possession is not lawful.

F. “Permanently marked” means prominently engraved, etched, welded, metal stamped, acid marked, or otherwise permanently displayed using a similarly reliable method of imparting a lasting mark on the exterior case of the catalytic converter, as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 24020(c).

9.25.030 – Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a core recycler to possess any catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle, unless the possessor has valid documentation or other proof to verify that they are in lawful possession of the catalytic converter.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly falsify or cause to be falsified any information in any documentation or other proof intended to show valid proof of ownership or lawful possession of a catalytic converter.

9.25.040 – Violations and Penalties.

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A. Each and every violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate violation. Each and every catalytic converter unlawfully possessed is a separate violation of this chapter.

B. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.

C. In addition to criminal penalties, violations of this chapter may result in administrative citations and civil fines as governed by the administrative procedures for imposition, enforcement, collection, and review set forth in Colton Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 (Administrative Fines and Penalties).

D. The remedies and enforcement measures provided herein are not exclusive. The City is authorized to pursue any proceedings or remedies provided by law, including but not limited to injunctive relief, civil penalties, and seizure of unlawfully possessed catalytic converters.

9.25.050 – Business License Suspension or Revocation.

A. Any business license issued under Colton Municipal Code Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) may be suspended or revoked by the Director upon sufficient evidence, in the Director’s sole discretion, that the licensee, or any person hired, retained, controlled, or employed by the licensee, has violated any provision of this chapter or any state law related to the purchase, sale, or possession of catalytic converters, including but not limited to California Vehicle Code Sections 10852.5 and 10753.

B. For a first violation, the remedy shall be a suspension of the business license for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days.

C. For a second violation, the remedy shall be a suspension of the business license for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days.

D. For a third or subsequent violation, the remedy shall be permanent revocation of the business license.

E. Any person who continues to engage in any activity for which a business license is required while such license is suspended or revoked under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day of such activity constitutes a separate violation.

F. The Director shall issue a written order to the licensee, notifying them of the suspension or revocation and directing them to immediately cease activity under the license. The order shall also notify the licensee that they have seven (7) business days from the date of the order to request a hearing to determine whether the license shall be suspended or revoked. Failure to request a hearing in writing within this period shall result in the suspension or revocation taking effect.

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G. Upon a timely request for a hearing, the Director shall provide a hearing within fifteen (15) calendar days, at which the licensee may present evidence why the license should not be suspended or revoked. Notice of the hearing’s time and place shall be given at least five (5) calendar days prior by depositing a notice in the United States mail directed to the licensee’s address on the license application. The notice shall summarize the grounds for suspension or revocation.

H. Any licensee whose license is suspended or revoked under this section shall not engage in licensed activities until authorized by the Director or, on appeal, by the City Council or its designee.

9.25.060 – Exceptions.

This chapter shall not apply to:

A. Licensed automobile dismantlers, as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 220 operating in compliance with Vehicle Code Section 11500.

B. Core recyclers, as defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 21610 who maintain a fixed place of business and obtain catalytic converters in compliance with state law.

C. Motor vehicle manufacturers, dealers, or lessor-retailers licensed pursuant to California Vehicle Code Division 5 (commencing with Section 11100).

D. Automotive repair dealers licensed pursuant to California Business and Professions Code Chapter 20.3 (commencing with Section 9880).

E. Any other licensed business that may reasonably generate, possess, or sell used catalytic converters in compliance with California Vehicle Code Section 10852.5.”

SECTION 3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3) as it has no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment, and pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2) as it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

This Ordinance is a regulatory action that prohibits unlawful possession of catalytic converters without authorizing development, land use changes, or activities that could impact environmental resources such as air, water, or wildlife. It involves only administrative and enforcement measures within existing municipal operations, ensuring no physical environmental effects.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

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SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 6. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting at which time the same is passed and adopted; and shall, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published as required by law, in a local newspaper of general circulation and which is hereby designated for that purpose.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of _______________, 2025.

Frank Navarro, Mayor
ATTEST:

Isaac Suchil, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM

Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney

Item: 1.

Staff Report

Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
To: City Council
From: Bill Smith, City Manager
Prepared By: Isaac T. Suchil, City Clerk
Item Name: Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meetings Held on 5/20/25, 7/15/25, 08/05/25, and 08/19/25 on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

Recommended Action:

Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meetings Held on 5/20/25, 7/15/25, 08/05/25, and 08/19/25.

Background:

Minutes for the City Council Regular Meetings Held on 5/20/25, 7/15/25, 08/05/25, and 08/19/25.

Issues/Analysis:

None

Fiscal Impacts:

None

Alternatives:

None

Attachments:

1. Draft Minutes - 05-20-25

2. Draft Minutes - 07-15-25

3. Draft Minutes - 08-05-25

4. Draft Minutes - 08-19-2025

1 CITY OF COLTON
City Hall, Council Chambers
650 N. La Cadena Drive
Colton, CA 92324
Website: www.coltonca.gov

Mayor Frank J. Navarro
Council Members:

David J. Toro – District 1
Kelly J. Chastain – District 2
Dr. Luis S. Gonzalez – District 3
John R. Echevarria – District 4

City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil
City Treasurer Henry M. Razo

City Manager William R. Smith
City Attorney Carlos Campos

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL,

COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY, COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING

AUTHORITY,

COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.

CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m.

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 MPT Toro, CM Chastain, CM González, CM Echevarria and Mayor Navarro.

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT – None

CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to Discuss Items A and B.

Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.

2 A. 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 (CPOA)
Colton Police Management Association (CPMA)
Colton Police Dispatchers Association (CPDA)
Colton Police Civilian Employee Association (CPCA)
Colton Firefighters Association (CFA)
Confidential Employees Group
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Section 54956.8)) Property: APN 0276-144-55 & 0276-144-54
Agency Negotiator: Bill Smith, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: MGR Real Estate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment

City Attorney Reports/Reportable Action

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

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 Dane Aacker, Center Point 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, MPT Carlos Campos, City Attorney
Kelly J. Chastain Isaac T. Suchil, City Clerk
Dr. Luis S. González
John Echevarria Absent Henry M. Razo, City Treasurer

3 CEREMONIAL MATTERS

• Proclamation - Colton Student Leadership Day, was presented by CM Gonzalez.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP DAY – Recipients
Sarah Bautista
Anthony Castellanos
Kaeley Diaz
Hailey Dubon
Emily Estrada
Sienna Fernandez
Alejandra Gomez
Joceline Lopez
Ash Mendoza
Edith Orta
Ignacio Parra
Ghael Resaid Pasos
Abel Perez
Emily Perez
Melany Jimenez Prado
Anthony Reveles
Genesis Rodela Uriarte

• Recognitions – Jessica Sutorus introduced:

SoCal STEAM Challenge Colton High School Participants
Hiliana Serrano
Ezra Ochoa
Izak Landero
Elizabeth Hernandez
Tommy Lopez
Cristian Heredia
Diana Ruvalcaba
David Olvera
Adrianna Silva
Leilanee Gomez

4 MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCLOSUER ITEMS

GIFT DISCLOSURES - NONE
AB 1234 ORAL REPORTS:

MPT Toro and CM Echevarria attended ICSC Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mayor Navarro and CM Gonzalez attended SBCTA City, County Conference in Lake Arrowhead, CA.

APPOINTMENTS
Recreation and Parks Youth Commissioner - Ava Diaz was appointed by council consensus.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS – None

PUBLIC HEARINGS
(1) Public Hearing - LRA Fire Hazard Severity Zones - TIME AND PLACE FIXED

TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ORDINANCE O-06-25, AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING LRA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES,
ORDINANCE NO. O-06-25. A power point was presented to Council by Ray Bruno, City of Colton Fire Chief.

Mayor Navarro announces the Public Hearing Open.

City Clerk submits the Affidavit of Publication and reports on protests or objections thereto, and no letters of objection for this item were received.

Public Comment - None

Public Hearing Motion to close public comment by Council Member Gonzalez seconded by Council Member Echevarria the Public Hearing is terminated with unanimous vote by council.

5 Council Discussion

With questions and discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff:

Motion and Second by Council Member González / Council Member Chastain to waive full reading of Ordinance No. O-06-25 to adopt LRA fire hazard severity zone(s).

Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes

BUSINESS ITEMS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT – (public comment can be viewed and heard at www.coltonca.gov) Darlene M. Bush-Lobato, Colton Woman’s Club
Erica LaGay, Reche Canyon resident. Submitted a letter to Colton City Council as she was not able to attend the meeting and asked that it be placed in the minutes. (see attached)

CONSENT CALENDAR

Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 2 through 20.

Motion and Second by Council Member Echvarria/Council Member Gonzalez to approve consent calendar.

Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes with Council Member Chastain & Council Member Echevarria voting no on item 15.

(2) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Special Meeting Held on April 28, 2025, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
[City Clerk: Isaac T. Suchil]
(3) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 03/20/2025 and totaling $79,256.75; voucher numbers 218824 to 218938 dated 04/17/2025 and totaling $1,570,974.39 and voucher numbers 218939 to 219068 dated 04/24/2025 and totaling $3,420,797.59.
[Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs]
(4) Bid Rejection - La Loma Reservoir Project - Reject All Bids for the La Loma Reservoir Project. [Staff Person: Chad Blais]
(5) Change Order - Estate Design and Construction - Approve Change Order #1 to Contract with Estate Design and Construction for the Water Department Restroom Remodel Project. [Staff Person: Chad Blais]
(6) Change Order - Unlimited Environmental Inc. - Approve Change Order #1 to the Contract with Unlimited Environmental, Inc. for Rialto Tank Demolition Project. [Staff Person: Chad Blais]
(7) Contract Amendment - Krieger and Stewart, Inc. - Approve Contract Amendment with Krieger and Stewart, Inc. for Engineering Design & Construction Services. [Staff Person: Chad Blais]
(8) Contract Award - CASC Engineering - Approve 2025 Contract with CASC Engineering to Provide On-Call Environmental Consulting Services.
[Staff Person: Heidi Duron]

6 (9) Contract Award - Kimley-Horn & Associates - Approve 2025 Contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates to Provide On-Call Environmental Consulting Services. [Staff Person: Heidi Duron]
(10) Contract Award - Matich Corp - Approve Contract Award to Matich Corporation for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Asphalt Paving Project and Approve and Adopt a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Budget, RESOLUTION NO. R-30-25. [Staff Person: Chad Blais]
(11) Contract Award - SWC Contracting - Approve Contract Award to SWC Contracting for the Equipping of Well Plant No. 33 Project and Corresponding Budget Resolution, RESOLUTION NO.

R-34-25.
[Staff Person: Chad Blais]
(12) Contract Inspection Services - TKE - Approve a Contract with TKE Engineering Inc., for Inspection Services for the Well 22 and 33 Construction Projects.
[Staff Person: Chad Blais]
(13) Cooperative Agreement Amendment - San Bernardino County Transportation Authority - Approve Amendment No. 2 to Second Amended and Restated Cooperative Agreement No.18-1001904-05 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the I-10/ Mt. Vernon Avenue Interchange Project (Project), RESOLUTION NO. R-31-25.
[Staff Person: Chad Blais]
(14) Emergency Condition - Agua Mansa Power Plant - Confirm Ongoing Emergency Condition at Agua Mansa Power Plant.
[Staff Person: Charles Berry]
(15) FY2025-26 Budget Adoption - Approve and Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and the Annual GANN Limit for FY2025-26, RESOLUTION NO. R-32-25, R-33-25, CHA-02-25, CUA-02-25. [Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs]
(16) Notice of Completion - Citywide Roofing Tile Replacement Project - Approve the Execution and Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Citywide Roofing Tile Replacement Project. [Staff Person: Chad Blais]
(17) Property Purchase - M Street - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Purchase of the M Street Property for $900,000, RESOLUTION NO. R-106-24.
[Staff Person: Tom Welch]
(18) Purchase - Sherman & Reilly - Approve Purchase of TRT-184/160 Single Turret Trailer from Sherman & Reilly.
[Staff Person: Charles Berry]
(19) Purchase - Sherman & Reilly - Approve Purchase of One DDHXA-75 Duct Dawg Trailer from Sherman & Reilly.
[Staff Person: Charles Berry]
(20) 2025-2028 Pre-Qualified List - Environmental Consultants - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2025-2028 Environmental Consultants Pre-Qualified List, RESOLUTION NO. R-29-

25. [Staff Person: Heidi Duron]

7 MAYOR AND COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council and Mayor comments can be viewed and heard at www.coltonca.gov

CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS - None

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting closed at 7:03p.m. with a moment of Rachel Warner, Ramon Anthony Aguilar, Anita H Mascorro, Jhonnie Studardo Reyes Hernandez, Lourd Rodriguez-Reyes, Francisco Cacho.

___________________________
Isaac T. Suchil
City Clerk

City of Colton
City Hall, Council Chambers
650 N. La Cadena Drive
Colton, CA 92324
City of Colton Website
Mayor Frank J. Navarro
Council Members:

David J. Toro – District 1
Kelly J. Chastain – District 2
Dr. Luis S. González – District 3
John R. Echevarria – District 4

City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil
City Treasurer Henry M. Razo

City Manager William R. Smith
City Attorney Carlos Campos

Agenda Minutes
City Council
Colton Utility Authority, Colton Public Financing Authority, Colton Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – 5:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers

Closed Session
5:00 P.M.

Closed Session Called to Order
Roll Call:

Councilmembers present were MP Toro, CM González, CM Echevarria and Mayor Frank J. Navarro CM Chastain was absent from the call, but later joined closed session at 5:09 P.M. _____________________________________________________________________________

Public Comment - Closed Session – No Comments

_____________________________________________________________________________ City Attorney:

City Attorney Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss Items 1 through 5.

Closed Session
1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jorge Luis Yanez Sanchez v. City of Colton
San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2305484 2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

Stephanie Moulas v. City of Colton, et al.

San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No.CIVSB2401378

3) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City Representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager & Tom Cody, HR Director Employee Groups: Colton Police Officers Association (CPOA) Colton Police Management Association (CPMA)
Colton Firefighters Association (CFA)
4) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Section 54956.8)) Property: APN 0276-144-55 & 0276-144-54
Agency Negotiator: William R. Smith, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Satnam Investments LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
5) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City Representative: Carlos Campos, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: William R. Smith, City Manager
City Attorney Oral Report on Closed Session Actions:

City Attorney Campos announced the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss Items 1 through 5 and direction was given, but there was no reportable action. _____________________________________________________________________________

Open Session
6:00 P.M.

Open Session Called to Order:

By Mayor Frank J. Navarro at 6:05 p.m.

Invocation by:

Pastor Eric Strutz - The Door Church
Flag Salute by:

MPT David Toro
Roll Call:

It was called with all the Council Members present.

Also present was City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil and City Treasure Henry H. Razo.

Staff Present:

William R. Smith, City Manager and Carlos Campos, City Attorney. _____________________________________________________________________________ Ceremonial Matters
• Business Focus – was presented to State Farm Insurance by CM Gonzalez to Scott Manning, Manager.

• Recognition – City of Colton was presented with the US Conference of Mayors Climate Award for 1st Place Small City, Chales Berry, Electric Utility Director and Jessica Sutorus, Environmental Conservation Supervisor accepted the award from Mayor Navarro. • Employee Years of Service Appreciation and Recognition – Presented by William R.

Smith.

25 Years, Michael Farcas—Police Sergeant Martha Garcia—Senior Police Dispatcher Dedie Lopez—Administrative Assistant Shawn McFarland—Police Sergeant Javier Montes—Customer Service Rep II
20 Years, Rico Carillo—Police Corporal Wade Harris—Police Sergeant Anthony Jaeger—Police Sergeant Chantoo Phang—Senior I.S. Coordinator Jaime Ramirez—Police Corporal David Santos—Fire Battalion Chief Justin Weems—Deputy Fire Chief 15 Years, Jason Hanna—Police Sergeant Lisa Lewis—Customer Service Rep II Solomon Magturo—Consumer Service Field Rep II
10 Years, Stacey Dabbs—Finance Director Bernardo De La Torre—Utilities Resource Analyst Rachel Escobar—ECE Site Supervisor Brandon Humphrey—Fire Captain Lewis Jeffers Jr.— Water Distribution Operator II Brad Lindemann—Line Crew Supervisor - Jazmine Mendoza— Police Dispatcher II Aaron Nastase—-Police Corporal Edgar Perez—Police Officer Joel Schwartz—Senior Collection System Tech Hilda Tovar—Police Dispatcher II Steven Witt— Senior Consumer Field Rep Adrian Zapata—Consumer Service-Field Rep II. 5 Years, Nicolas Aldaco-Delgado—Administrative Analyst I Sergio Arias—Maintenance Worker I Lisa Jean Ayala—Executive Assistant Justin Correll—Fire Captain Justin Dobiesz—Police Officer Andrew Gaucin—Building Maintenance Worker II Celeste Gomez—Community Service Officer Alyssa Jacobson—Police Officer Isabel Jaramillo—Police Corporal Michael Jaramillo— Senior Substation Electrician Katherine Myers-Senior Accountant Elizabeth Robles-Rivera—ECE Site Supervisor Katelyn Rodriguez—Recreation Service Coord James Rowe—Power Line Technician Samuel Torres—Maintenance Worker II Corina Vega—Code Enforcement Officer.

Mayor and Council Items
Gift Disclosures - None
AB 1234 Oral Reports - None
Members of the City Council shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the city. (GC Section 53232.3(d))
Appointments:
• Appointment - Planning Commission - D4 - Bruce McKillop Bruce McKillop was appointed by Consensus to be the Planning Commissioner for District 4.

Mayor and Council Discussion Items - None
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Public Hearings
1) TIME & PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE FULL READING OF ORDINANCE O-08-25, AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 18, SECTION 18.34.040 (COLTON’S HUB CITY CENTRE SPECIFIC PLAN – AMENDMENT NO. 2) AMENDING TABLE OF CONTENTS AND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 3, 4, 6, AND 7 PERTAINING TO LAND USE, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS & ADMINISTRATION OF TITLE 18 OF THE COLTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH THE 6 TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (2021-2029) AND ACCOMPANYING ADDENDUM TO THE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE COLTON HUB CITY CENTRE SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2008041067) (FILE INDEX NO. DAP24-0038), ORDINANCE NO. O-08-25
Staff Person: Heidi Duron
Public Hearing Opened
The Mayor announced the Public Hearing Open.

The City Clerk submitted the notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and reported that 4 letters of opposition were received for this item.

Staff Presentation
Heidi Duron, Director of Development Services, provided clarification about the item and then introduced Consultant Shannon Lista from Michael Baker Consulting to the Council an overview of the agenda item.

Public Hearing Comment
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Jose Cervantes
• Robin Hackter
• Reed Shankailer
• Pamela Sapetto
• Paige Gosney
• Bruce Dalfour
Public Hearing Closed
A motion was made to Close the Public Hearing by Luis S. Gonzalez, with a second by Kelly Chastain.

Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes.

Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Heidi Duron, Director of Development Services; Mario Suarez, Planning Manager; and Shannon Lista, Consultant.

Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the item by MPT Toro, with a second by CM González.

Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes

Business Items
There were no Business items.

Public Comment - Limit 3 Minutes
The following community members addressed the Council:

Angel Delgad, Resident of Colton
Ramiro Delgadillo, Resident of Colton
Pam Lemos, Resident of Colton
____________________________________________________________________________ Consent Calendar

Mayor Navarro presented the consent calendar to the Council for approval, items 1 through 20.

Councilmembers present selected items for clarification by staff: MPT Toro, Item 11 and CM Chastain, Item #17. Public Works and Utilities Director Chad Blais and Finance Director Stacey Dabbs provided the clarification needed.

Motion by CM González and second by CM Echevarria to approve consent calendar Items 1 through 20.

Motion passes, unanimous.
1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meetings Held on May 20, 2025 and June 17, 2025, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.

Staff Person: Isaac T. Suchil
2) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 05/29/2025 and totaling $66,459.62; voucher numbers 219609 to 219688 dated 05/28/2025 and totaling $100,680.52; voucher numbers 219689 to 219804 dated 05/29/2025 and totaling $1,202,20244.23; voucher numbers 219805 to 219910 dated 06/05/2025 and totaling $3,095,006.02; voucher numbers 219911 to 220000 dated 06/12/2025 and totaling $1,010,144.26 and voucher numbers 220001 to 220099 dated 06/19/2025 and totaling $434,354.66.

Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
3) Agreement - Blais & Associates - Approve Agreement with Blais & Associates for Grant Writing Services.

Staff Person: Charles Berry
4) Agreement - AXON Enterprise, Inc. - Approve an Agreement with AXON Enterprise, Inc. for Seventy-Five (75) Body Worn Cameras, Seventy-Five (75) Tasers, Fusus Pro Licenses, and Associated Equipment and Software.

Staff Person: Anthony Vega
5) Bond Release - DAP-001-800 - Approve Release of the Payment and Performance, and Maintenance Bonds for DAP-001-800 (Donut Star) at 736 W. Valley Blvd. – APN: 0162- 122-09 and 0162-122-10.

Staff Person: Chad Blais

6) Budget Amendment - CR&R Disposal Services - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Public Works Budget for Solid Waste Professional Services and Streets Professional Services, RESOLUTION NO. R-54-25.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
7) Contract Award - AALRR - Approve the Contract Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) for Professional Legal Services.

Staff Person: Anthony Vega
8) CFD Levy - CFD's 2021-1 & 2021-2 - Approve Levy of Special Taxes in CFDs No. 2021-1 and 2021-2 for FY2025-26, RESOLUTION NO. R-55-25 & R-56-25.

Staff Person: Heidi Duron
9) City of Colton Citywide Comprehensive Safety Action Plan - Approve the Citywide Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (“CCSAP”) as Recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee, RESOLUTION NO. R-61-25.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
10) Contract Amendment – Epic Land Solutions, Inc. and HW Lochner – Approve Contract Amendment with Epic Land Solutions, Inc and HW Lochner for the Right of Way Phase Support for the Mt. Vernon Avenue over Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Tracks Bridge Widening Project.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
11) Contract Award - LC Paving - Approve the Award of Contract to LC Paving & Sealing, Inc. for West Colton Bike Lane Project in the Amount of $1,978,522.00, RESOLUTION NO. R- 53-25.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
12) Contract Amendment - Willdan Engineering - Approve Fifth Contract Amendment with Willdan Engineering for Building Support Services for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Staff Person: Heidi Duron
13) Contract - Colton Joint Unified School District - Approve a Three (3) Year Contract with Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) for the Provision of School Resource Officers.

Staff Person: Anthony Vega
14) Contract Renewal - Motorola Solutions - Approve Renewal of Contract with Motorola Solutions for GIS Managed Services and Support for the ArcGIS Pro Migration.

Staff Person: Anthony Vega

15) Correction to Contract Amendment - Ninyo & Moore - Approve Correction to Contract Amendment with Ninyo & Moore to Complete Environmental Work at the Corporate Yard.

Staff Person: Charles Berry
16) Grant Acceptance & Purchase - Officer Wellness & Mental Health Grant - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Accept the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Officer Wellness & Mental Health Grant, and Approve Purchase of Equipment from Advanced Exercise, RESOLUTION NO. R-58-25.

Staff Person: Anthony Vega
17) Investment Policy - Approve Update to the City Investment Policy.

Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
18) Lease Agreement - Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. - Approve a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc., for Ford Explorer Police Interceptors and Unmarked/Administrative Vehicles.

Staff Person: Anthony Vega
19) Approve and Adopt the City of Colton Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) - Approve and Adopt the City of Colton Sewer System Management Plan and Rescind Resolution No.

R-124-15, RESOLUTION NO. R-62-25.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
20) NOC - Fire Station 212 Driveway Replacement Project - Approve the Execution and Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Fire Station 212 Driveway Replacement Project.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
Mayor and Council Oral Reports and Comments
Comments from the 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 - None
Adjournment
Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:16 PM in Memorial for: City of Colton Business License Officer Rosa Arroyo Rodriguez, LAPD Sergeant Shiou Deng, Battalion Chief John Morrison and Frank Harwood; a moment of silence was observed

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Isaac T. Suchil, City Clerk
City of Colton

City of Colton
City Hall, Council Chambers
650 N. La Cadena Drive
Colton, CA 92324
City of Colton Website
Mayor Frank J. Navarro
Council Members:

David J. Toro – District 1
Kelly J. Chastain – District 2
Dr. Luis S. González – District 3
John R. Echevarria – District 4

City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil
City Treasurer Henry M. Razo

City Manager William R. Smith
City Attorney Carlos Campos

Agenda Minutes
City Council
Colton Utility Authority, Colton Public Financing Authority, Colton Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 5:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers

Closed Session
5:00 P.M.

Closed Session Called to Order
Roll Call:

Councilmembers present were MP Toro, CM Chastain, CM González, and Mayor Frank J. Navarro; CM Echevarria was absent and excused.

______________________________________________________________________________ Public Comment - Closed Session – No Comments

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Closed Session:

City Attorney Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to Discuss item 1.

1) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City Representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager & Tom Cody, HR Director Employee Groups: Colton Police Officers Association (CPOA)

Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting into Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.

City Attorney Reports/Reportable Action:

City Attorney Campos announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and discussed Items 1, no direction was given and there is no reportable action on this item.

City attorney Campos announced that he had a report out from a Closed Session from a previous City Council meeting that has now settled. On July 15, 2025, in the case of Jorge Luis Yanez Sanchez v. Miguel Angel Gonzalez and the City of Colton, we received direction to settle the lawsuit for the amount of $265,000. The case has been settled.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Open Session
6:00 P.M.

Open Session Called to Order:

By Mayor Frank J. Navarro at 6:01 P.M.

Invocation:

Pastor Pete Tasaka - The Vineyard Church
Flag Salute:

MPT David Toro

Roll Call:

Council Members Present
Councilmembers present were MPT Toro, CM Chastain, CM González, CM Echevarria and Mayor Navarro.

Also present was City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil; City Treasurer Henry M. Razo was absent.

Staff Present
William R. Smith, City Manager and Carlos Campos, City Attorney. ______________________________________________________________________________ Ceremonial Matters
• Presentation - San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District 2025 DMI Check Presentation.

President T. Milford Harrison, Vice President Gil J. Botello, and CEO GM Heather Dyer from the San Bernadino Valley Municipal Water District, presented a check in the amount of $282,159 to the City of Colton for their water conservation efforts.
• Recognition - 2025 National Latina Business of the Year Award CM Echevarria recognized Veronica Ceja and presented her with a recognition certificate for her accomplishments in leading her business “Curley’s Character LLC. Veronica Ceja received the recognition and expressed her appreciation for the recognition. • Service Dog Retirement/Introduction by Police Chief Vega Police Chief Vega introduced and recognized K-9 REX for his 8 years of service to the City of Colton.

• MPT Toro introduced BO, the Colton Fire Department’s new and first “Emotional Support Service dog, and presented a certificate of recognition to the Fire Department for their efforts in welcoming the City of Colton’s first Emotional Support dog. Fire Chief Bruno received the recognition certificate and expressed his appreciation for the City Council’s continued support. Fire Chief Bruno invited Fire Captain Ingle to share a little more about Bo and how he will be helping the Fire Department and the City of Colton. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mayor and Council Items:

Gift Disclosures - None
AB 1234 Oral Reports - None
Appointments - None
Mayor and Council Discussion Items
1) 4th of July Staff Recap & Discussion (MPT Toro)
A Power Point presentation was presented to the council by Chief Vega.

Discernment and discussion between Councilmembers who had questions and concerns about firework citations and protocols, and staff responded to those questions with clarification. A proposal was recommended by the City Council to City Manager to agendize this item at their next council meeting so a “Fireworks Haddock Committee” be formed. This recommendation was supported by a majority of the council.
___________________________________________________________________________ Public Hearings
1) R-O (Residential Overlay) ORDINANCE NO. O-09-25. - TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO

CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO WAIVE FULL READING, READ BY TITLE ONLY,

AND APPROVE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON TO AMEND SECTION 18.06.020 (OFFICIAL ZONING MAP) TO ADD RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY (R-O) TO AN EXISTING C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 NORTH 2ND STREET (APN 0162-124-17) IN THE CITY OF COLTON AND MEASURING APPROXIMATELY .74 ACRES IN AREA (FILE INDEX NO.

DAP24-0037), ORDINANCE NO. O-09-25.

Staff Person: Heidi Duron
Public Hearing Opened
The Mayor announced the Public Hearing open.

The City Clerk submitted the notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and reported that there were no letters of opposition received for this item.

Staff Presentation
Heidi Duron, Director of Development Services, provided council with an overview of the agenda item using a Power Point presentation.

Public Hearing Comment - No cards were submitted.

Public Hearing Closed
A motion was made to Close the Public Hearing by Luis S. Gonzalez, with a second by Kelly Chastain.

Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes.

Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Heidi Duron, Director of Development Services.

Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the item by Luis S. Gonzalez, with a second by Kelly Chastain.

Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
Business Items
1) Contract Amendment - William R. Smith
Staff Person: Oral Report only by City Attorney Carlos Campos.

Staff Presentation
City Attorney Carlos Campos provided council with an overview of the agenda.

Business Item Public Comment – No Cards were submitted

Council Discussion
CM Echevarria and CM González shared comments of appreciation and support for City Manager ,Bill Smith, and for approving this item.

Motion/Vote
Motion made to approve City Managers Contract Amendment by CM Echevarria and second by MPT Torro, Motion passes, unanimous.
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Public Comment – Limit 3 Minutes

Heidi Mayer, from Youth Hope located in Redlands, CA. 92376.

Jackie Fecerota, Colton Resident.
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Consent Calendar
Mayor Navarro presented the Consent Calendar to the Council for approval, items 1 through 18.

Motion/ Vote
Motion by CM Echevarria and second by CM Gonzalez to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 18.

Motion passes, unanimous.

1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on July 15, 2025, on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

Staff Person: Isaac T. Suchil
2) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 220103 to 220182 dated 06/25/2025 and totaling $99,494.86; voucher numbers 220100, 220101, 220102 and 220183 to 220322 dated 06/26/2025 and totaling $3,950,554.01; voucher numbers 220323 to 220421 dated 07/07/2025 and totaling $2,848,790.80; replacement checks 220422 & 220423 totaling $3,792.65; voucher numbers 220424 to 220523 dated 07/10/2025 and totaling $3,186,473.92; payroll disbursement listing dated 03/01/2025 to 03/14/2025 and totaling $1,177,951.84; payroll disbursement listing dated 03/15/2025 to 03/28/2025 and totaling $1,199,900.48; payroll disbursement listing dated 03/29/2025 to

04/11/2025 and totaling $1,188,675.37; payroll disbursement listing dated 04/12/2025 to 04/25/2025 and totaling $1,175,041.30; payroll disbursement listing dated 04/26/2025 to 05/09/2025 and totaling $1,263,274.04; payroll disbursement listing dated 05/10/2025 to 05/23/2025 and totaling $1,117,949.43 and payroll disbursement listing dated 05/24/2025 to 06/06/2025 and totaling $1,356,004.75.

Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
3) Contract Amendment – IDC Consulting Engineers, Inc. - Approve Contract Amendment No. 3 with IDC Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge over Santa Ana River Seismic Retrofit Project, RESOLUTION NO. R-65-25.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
4) Contract Amendment - Lee and Ro, Inc. - Approve Second Amendment to Contract with Lee and Ro Inc., for the Design of the City of Colton Water Reclamation Facility Upgrade Project and Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Wastewater Utility Budget, RESOLUTION NO. R-66-25.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
5) Contract Amendment - Red Hawk Services - Approve Second Change Order for Red Hawk Services for Fencing at the Carnegie Building for the Colton Area Museum.

Staff Person: Deb Farrar
6) Contract Award - Hardy & Harper, Inc. - Approve the Award of Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the San Bernardino Avenue Street Improvement Project in the Amount of $401,200.00.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
7) Contract Award - PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. - Approve the Award of Contract to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. for the New Traffic Signal - Meridian Avenue at San Bernardino Avenue and Olive Street Project in the Amount of $404,004.00.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
8) Final Tract Map No. 20385 - Accept and Approve the Recordation of Final Tract Map for the Condominium Development Located at the Northwest corner of Fifth (5th) Street and Agua Mansa Road.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
9) Final Tract Map No. 20352 - Accept and Approve the Recordation of Final Tract Map for the Condominium Development Located at the Southwest Corner of Georgia Street and Fifth (5th) Street.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
10) Measure I Five Year CIP and CPNA - Approve the Measure I, 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Capital Project Needs Analysis (CPNA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026, RESOLUTIONS R-59-25 and R-60-25.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
11) Notice of Completion - CDBG COLT-23-1-03K/0279 Target Area Alley Reconstruction Project - Approve the Execution and Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the CDBG COLT-23-1- 03K/0279 Target Area Alley Reconstruction Project.

Staff Person: Chad Blais

12) Notice of Completion - Demolition of Concrete Tank Foundation Project - Approve the Execution and Recordation of a Notice of Completion for the Concrete Foundation Demolition Project.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
13) Notice of Completion - PD Parking Lot Expansion - Approve Notice of Completion for the Police Department Parking Lot Expansion Project.

Staff Person: Anthony Vega

14) Notice of Completion - Pool Deck Repair Project - Approve the Execution and Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Pool Deck Project.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
15) Notice of Completion - Water Department Restroom Project - Approve the Execution and Recordation of a Notice of Completion for the Water Department Restroom Project.

Staff Person: Chad Blais
16) PD Service Dog Disposition - Authorize the Disposition of Police Service Dog "Rex" and Approve the Purchase by Corporal Eric Wickman.

Staff Person: Anthony Vega
17) Salary Table Revision - Approve the Revised FY 2025/26 Salary Table for the Classifications of Electric Systems Utility Designer and Police Support Services Manager.

Staff Person: Thomas Cody
18) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-08-25 - Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California Amending Title 18, Section 18.34.040 (Colton’s Hub City Centre Specific Plan – Amendment No. 2) Amending Table of Contents and Various Provisions of Sections 3, 4, 6, and 7 Pertaining to Land Use, Development Standards & Administration of Title 18 of the Colton Municipal Code to Comply with the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2021- 2029) and Accompanying Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the Colton Hub City Centre Specific Plan Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2008041067) (File Index No. Dap24- 0038), ORDINANCE NO. O-08-25.

Staff Person: Heidi Duron
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Mayor and Council Oral Reports and Comments
Comments from Mayor and Council on various issues and activities throughout the community can be seen and heard on our Colton City Website (www.coltonca.gov) City Manager's Reports
City Manager, Bill Smith, expressed appreciation for the City Council’s continued support.

Adjournment
At 8:04 p.m. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in Memoria for two longtime Colton residents, Ralph Garcia and Rosemary Cortez.

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Isaac T. Suchil
City Clerk

City of Colton
City Hall, Council Chambers
650 N. La Cadena Drive
Colton, CA 92324
City of Colton Website
Mayor Frank J. Navarro
Council Members:

David J. Toro – District 1
Kelly J. Chastain – District 2
Dr. Luis S. González – District 3
John R. Echevarria – District 4

City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil
City Treasurer Henry M. Razo

City Manager William R. Smith
City Attorney Carlos Campos

Minutes
City Council
Colton Utility Authority, Colton Public Financing Authority, Colton Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – 5:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
_____________________________________________________________________________ Closed Session
5:00 p.m.

Closed Session Called to Order
Closed Session meeting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Frank J. Navarro presiding.

Roll Call
Council members present were Frank Navarro, David Toro, Kelly Chastain, Luis S. Gonzalez, John Echevarria.

Also present was City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil

Staff present were William R. Smith, City Manager and Marco Martinez, City Attorney.

_____________________________________________________________________________ Public Comment - Closed Session
There were no public comments.
_____________________________________________________________________________ Closed Session
City Attorney Marco Martinez announced that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss Items 1 through 3, but Item 4 would be continued to a future meeting.

1) Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Kenneth Sanchez v. City of Colton, et al.

San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No.CIVSB2204169 consolidated with Case No.

CIVSB2210798
2) Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Stephanie Moulas v. City of Colton, et al.

San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No.CIVSB2401378 3) Conference With Legal Counsel - Exposure To Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1) One (1) Potential Case
4) Conference With Labor Negotiators
City Representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager & Tom Cody, HR Director Employee Groups: Colton Police Officers Association (CPOA) Colton Police Management Association (CPMA)
City Attorney Oral Report on Closed Session Actions
City Attorney Martinez announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and discussed Closed Session Items 1 through 3; direction was given but there was no reportable action. _____________________________________________________________________________ Open Session
6:02 p.m.

Open Session Called to Order
Open Session was called to order at 6:02 P.M. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Frank J. Navarro presiding.

Invocation
Invocation was led by Pastor Eric Strutz from the Door Church.

Flag Salute
Flag salute was led by Veterans of Foreign Wars member Bernie Moyeda.

Roll Call
Council Members present were Frank J. Navarro, David Toro, Kelly Chastain, Luis S. Gonzalez, John Echevarria.

Also present were City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil; City Treasurer Henry M. Razo was absent.

Staff present were William R. Smith, City Manager, and Marco Martinez, City Attorney.

Ceremonial Matters
• Recognition - Reverend Pastor Moises Henriquez de Paz, San Salvador Catholic Church ~ 15th Ordination Anniversary
CM Echevarria recognized Reverent Pastor Moises Henriquez de Paz from San Salvador Catholic Church for his 15 years of ministry.
• Recognition - Community Services VolunTEEN
Heidi Strutz, Recreation Services Manager, presented a recognition certificate to the Volunteen staff that participated in this year’s program.

The following individuals received recognition:

Olivia Aguilar
Daniela Bonilla
Lilly Campa
Ariel Duenas
Andre Fernandez
Gabriella Gonzalez
Lizette Hernandez
Joshua Johnson
April Lozoya
Michael Lara Monterrosa
Nevaeh Lobato
Aubree Penunuri
Taylor Stewart
Eva Torres
• Recognition - Colton's 138th Birthday Celebration Sponsors Heidi Strutz, the Recreation Services Manager, presented recognition certificates to those who helped sponsor the City of Colton's 138th Birthday Celebration.

The following sponsors were recognized:

AMKO Recycling - Diamond
Cutting Edge Supply – Gold
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center – Gold, accepted by Justine Rodriguez, Marketing/Public Relations
CR&R Incorporated – Emerald
Fifth District SB County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. – Emerald Ecology Auto Parts – Emerald
Best, Best & Krieger – Emerald, accepted by: Marco Martinez

Also, Fifth District SB County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. presented a check in the amount of $100,602, to help with animal services for the Colton Police Department. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor and Council Items
Gift Disclosures
There were no gift disclosures reported.

AB 1234 Oral Reports
There were no oral reports.

Appointments
• Fireworks Ad Hoc Committee – Appointment of two (2) City Council Members The city council appointed MPT Toro and CM Echevarria to be on the newly formed Fireworks Ad Hoc Committee by unanimous consent.
• Appointment - League of Cal Cities Voting Delegate & Alternate The City Council appointed CM Gonzalez to be the voting delegate and CM Chastain to be the voting alternate for the League of California Cities by unanimous consent.

Mayor and Council Discussion Items
Discussion on City Council Compensation (CM Chastain)
This City Council discussed whether the City Council should vote to increase their stipends as elected officials and questions that arose were answered by the City Attorney, Marco Martinez.

The city council directed staff to prepare an ordinance to increase their current compensation, as allowed by State Law, and to agendize this item for further discussion, and to allow public comment if required.
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Public Hearings
1) Weed Abatement - Time and Place Fixed to Consider a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton to Adopt a Report and Statement of Expenses for the City’s Weed Abatement Program and Imposing a Lien Upon Property for Payment Thereof, RESOLUTION NO. R-67-25.

Public Hearing Opened
The Mayor announced the Public Hearing Open.

The City Clerk submitted the notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and there were no letters of opposition received for this item.

Staff Presentation
Battalion Chief/ Fire Marshall, Jon Boggs, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.

Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Ghulam Omar
• Johnathan Tanis
• Fahim Tanis
• Nick Zupkofska
Public Hearing Closed
A motion was made to close the Public Hearing by CM Echevarria, and seconded by CM Gonzalez.

Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes

Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Battalion Chief/ Fire Marshall, Jon Boggs, and City Attorney, Marco Martinez.

Motion/Vote
A motion was made to overrule the protest and adopt Resolution No. R-67-25, by CM Gonzalez, with a second by MPT Toro.

Vote: Motion passes by majority vote with CM Chastain voting no.

2) Fee Update - Fire Department User Fees - Time and Place Fixed to Consider a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton Updating Fire Department Fees for Services Performed by the City, Establishing New Fees, and Repealing Selected Fees Adopted by Resolution No. R-32-21, Resolution No. R-64-25.

Public Hearing Opened
The Mayor announced the Public Hearing Open.

The City Clerk submitted the notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and there were no letters of opposition received for this item.

Staff Presentation
Battalion Chief/ Fire Marshall, Jon Boggs, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item and introduced to Council Wildan Engineering Representative, Tony Thrasher. Using a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Thrasher presented the item to Council.

Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Nick Zupkofska
Public Hearing Closed
A motion was made to Close the Public Hearing by CM Gonzalez, with a second by MPT Toro.

Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes

Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Battalion Chief/ Fire Marshall, Jon Boggs and Wildan Engineering Representative Tony Thrasher.

Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the item by CM Gonzalez, with a second by CM Echevarria.

Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes

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Business Items
1) Power Cost Adjustment Policy - Approve Resolution Updating the City's Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) Policy, RESOLUTION R-68-25.

Staff Presentation
Charles Berry, the Electric Utilities Director, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and he requested approval of staff's recommendation.

Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Nick Zupkofska, resident
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Electric Utilities Director, Charles Berry, and City Manager, William Smith.

Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the item by CM Echevarria, with a second by CM Gonzalez.

Vote: Motion passed by majority vote, with CM Chastain voting no.

_____________________________________________________________________________ Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Nick Zupkofska, resident
_____________________________________________________________________________ Consent Calendar
Mayor Navarro presented the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 2.

Council Discussion
There was no council discussion.

Motion/Vote
A motion was made to Approve the Consent Calendar by CM Echevarria, with a second by CM Gonzalez.

Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passed

1) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 06/26/2025 and totaling $71,871.65; voucher numbers 220524 to 220655 dated 07/17/2025 and totaling $2,411,160.23; voucher numbers 220656 to 220789 dated 07/24/2025 and totaling $2,901,262.24; a payroll disbursement listing dated 06/07/2025 to 06/20/2025 and totaling $1,340,419.46 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 06/21/2025 to 07/04/2025 and totaling $1,814,637.29. 2) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-09-25 - Approve the Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton to Amend Section 18.06.020 (Official Zoning Map) to Add Residential Overlay (R-O) to an Existing C-2 (General Commercial) Zone on Property Located at 100 North 2nd Street (APN 0162-124-17) in the City of Colton and Measuring Approximately .74 Acres in Area (FILE INDEX NO. DAP24-0037), ORDINANCE NO. O-09-25. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor and Council Oral Reports and Comments
Mayor and City Council comments can be viewed by watching the City of Colton's web page.

City Manager's Reports
There was no City Manager report.

Adjournment
Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 08:22 PM in Memorium for:

Lawrence Gomez, Britney Shaw, LASO Detective Joshua Kelley Eklund, LASO Detective Victor Lemus, LASO Detective William Osborn, LASO Fire Paramedic Jerry W. Guzman, and Officer Suzanne O from the Maui Police Department; a moment of silence was observed.

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Isaac T. Suchil, City Clerk
City of Colton

Item: 2.

Staff Report

Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
To: City Council
From: Bill Smith, City Manager
Prepared By: Stacey Dabbs, Finance Director
Item Name: Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 07/10/2025 and totaling $66,175.57; voucher numbers 220790 to 220867 dated 07/30/2025 and totaling $97,561.75; voucher numbers 220868 to 220999 dated 07/31/2025 and totaling $759,431.94; wires dated 08/04/2025 and totaling $9,159,099.72; voucher numbers 221000 to 221110 dated 08/07/2025 and totaling $13,993,018.34; voucher numbers 221111 to 221201 dated 08/14/2025 and totaling $1,865,684.52; voucher numbers 221202 to 221328 dated 08/21/2025 and totaling $7,609,429.71; a payroll disbursement listing dated 07/05/2025 to 07/18/2025 and totaling $1,378,794.21 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 07/19/2025 to 08/01/2025 and totaling $1,396,139.49.

Recommended Action:

Approve US Bank voucher dated 07/10/2025 and totaling $66,175.57; voucher numbers 220790 to 220867 dated 07/30/2025 and totaling $97,561.75; voucher numbers 220868 to 220999 dated 07/31/2025 and totaling $759,431.94; wires dated 08/04/2025 and totaling $9,159,099.72; voucher numbers 221000 to 221110 dated 08/07/2025 and totaling $13,993,018.34; voucher numbers 221111 to 221201 dated 08/14/2025 and totaling $1,865,684.52; voucher numbers 221202 to 221328 dated 08/21/2025 and totaling $7,609,429.71; a payroll disbursement listing dated 07/05/2025 to 07/18/2025 and totaling $1,378,794.21 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 07/19/2025 to 08/01/2025 and totaling $1,396,139.49.

Background:

The California Government Code requires that the legislative body ratify all vouchers issued in the course of conducting City business.

Issues/Analysis:

All vouchers and related backup documentation have been reviewed by the Finance Director and City Manager.

Fiscal Impacts:

None.

Alternatives:

1. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Attachments:

1. Fund Number and Title Legend

2. Voucher lists

3. Voucher lists-continued

4. Payroll Registers

City of Colton
Fund Number and Title Legend
Fund Title Fund Title
100 GENERAL FUND 701 LLMD #2
150 TREASURERS ACCOUNT GROUP 702 LLMD #1
206 COMMUN ITY CHILD CARE 703 CFO 87-1 DEBT SERV ICE
209 DSF FLY CONSERVATION 704 CFO 87-1 CONSTRUCT ION
210 SPECIAL GAS TAX 707 CFO 88-1 DEBT SERV ICE
211 LIBRARY GRANT FUND 708 CFO 88-1 CONSTRUCTION
212 STATE TRAFFIC RELIEF FUND 709 DSF FLY CONSERVATION
213 S.Y.E.T .P. GRANT 722 STORM WATER
214 POLLUT ION REDUCT ION FUND 733 CFO 89-1 CONSTRUCT ION 215 COMMUNITY DEV ACT FUND 734 CFO 89-2 CONSTRUCT ION
216 CDBG HOUS ING REHAB FUND 744 CFO 89-1 DEBT SERV ICE 217 DRUG/GANG INTERVENTION 745 CFO 89-2 DEBT SERV ICE
218 MEASURE I FUND 750 AQUA MANSA CFO
219 STATE AID- CAPITAL PROJECTS 754 SB COUNTY HOSPITAL
220 Vi Tep 762 TRUST AND AGENCY
225 MISC GRANTS 766 DEFERRED COMPENSAT ION
240 HOST CITY FEES - CIP 781 CFO 90-1 DEBT SERVICE
247 Quimby In Lieu Fees 782 CFO 90-1 CONSTRUCT ION
248 PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND 850 Redeve lopment Obligation Retirement Fund 249 TRAFF IC IMPACT FUND 851 Successor Agency Administration 250 NEW FAC ILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE 855 Hous ing Auth - RM PARK DEVELOPMENT 251 CIVIC CENTER DEVELOPMENT FEE 856 Housing Auth - RANCHO MED BOND PROCEEDS 252 FIRE FAC ILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE 857 LMI Asset Fund
253 POLICE FACILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE 864 Housing Auth - LOW/MOD BOND PROCEEDS 261 ASSET FORFEITURE 865 Housing Auth - RANCHO MED CHFA 326 AD 94-1 DEBT SERVICE 866 ECONOM IC DEVELOPMENT
332 1971 SEWER BONDS, A & C 867 Consolidation Proj_08 -09 350 PFA Debt Fund 870 Housing Auth - RM PARK OPERAT IONS 357 POB-Non Enterprise 871 Successor Agcy-RANCHO/M ILL PROJECT AREA 358 PENS ION OBLIGATION DEBT SERV ICE 872 Succe ssor Agcy-RANCHO/MILL DEBT SERV ICE 359 CORP YARD DEBT SERV ICE 873 Successor Agcy-RDA II PROJECT FUND 363 1978-2 ASSESSMENT DIST . 874 Housing Auth - LOW/MOD DEBT SERV ICE 364 WATER IMPRVMNT DIST A 875 Housing Auth - LOW/MOD BOND PROCEEDS 379 AD 1979-1 DEBT SERV ICE 876 Successor Agcy-SANTA ANA RIV BND PROCEED 427 AD 94-1 CONSTRUCT ION 877 Successor Agcy-SANTA ANA RIVER CIP 450 Capita l Improvement Project s 878 RDA FIXED ASSETS GROUP 451 Colton Crossing Fund 879 Successor Agcy-WEST VALLEY CIP 453 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PRGM 881 Successor Agcy-MT VERNON BOND PROCEEDS 457 CAP ITAL IMPROVEMENT 882 Successo r Agcy-MT VERNON CIP 469 EQU IPMENT REPLACEMENT 885 Successor Agcy -MT VERNON DEBT SERV ICE 520 ELECTR IC UTILITY 886 RDA ADM INISTRAT ION
521 WATER UTILITY 887 COOLEY RANCH - now 894
522 WAS TEWATER UTILITY 888 MT VERNON - now 882
523 SOLID WASTE 889 WEST VALLEY - now 879
524 CEMETERY 890 Successor Agcy-RDA - LONG TERM DEBT GRP 525 RECYCLING 891 Successo r Agcy-RDA I DEBT SERV ICE FUND 526 PUBLIC BENEFIT FUND 892 Successor Agcy-RDA I - CAP ITAL PROJECTS 527 WASTEWATER UTILITY - GRAND TERRACE 893 Successor Agcy -RDA II DEBT SERV ICE FUND 551 WATER DEVELOPMENT 894 Successor Agcy -COOLEY RANCH PRO JECT 552 SEWER DEVELOPMENT 895 Successor Agcy-COOLEY RANCH DEBT SERV 560 CEMETARY ENDOWMENT CARE 896 SANTA ANA RIVER - now 877 605 Facility & Equipment Maintenance Fund 897 Successor Agcy-SANTA ANA RIVER DEBT SVC 606 INFORMATION SERV ICES FUND 898 Housing Auth - LOW/MOD CAPITAL PROJECTS 607 INSURANCE FUND 899 Successor Agcy-WEST VALLEY PRJ - DBT SV 608 AUTOMOT IVE SHOP 941 GENERAL LONG -TERM DEBT
610 AUTOMOT IVE SHOPS 958 GENERAL FIXED ASSETS
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Item: 3.

Staff Report

Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
To: City Council
From: Bill Smith, City Manager
Prepared By: Anthony Vega, Chief of Police
Item Name: Animal Control Vehicle - Approve Resolution to Accept Award from the County of San Bernardino and Purchase one Animal Control Vehicle, Resolution No. R-71-25.

Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution R-71-25 to accept an award from the County of San Bernardino for $100,602 for the purchase of one (1) animal control truck;

2. Approve the purchase of one (1) animal control truck in the amount of $57,234.30 from National Auto Fleet Group in accordance with CMC 3.08.140 (c);

3. Approve the purchase and installation of (1) animal control truck bed in the amount of $65,604.00 from California Truck Equipment Co. in accordance with CMC 3.08.140 (G).

Background:

The City of Colton’s Animal Services Division currently operates with only one functioning animal control truck. This limited fleet capacity creates operational challenges, particularly when the existing vehicle requires maintenance.

The City’s need for an additional reliable vehicle has been recognized by the County of San Bernardino, which awarded the City $100,602 to assist with the purchase of a new animal control truck. This funding covers approximately 75% (or $100,602) of the total purchase cost ($135,464.54), with the City responsible for funding the remaining 25% (or $34,862.54).

Issues/Analysis:

The acquisition of a second animal control truck will provide critical operational support, reduce service interruptions, and improve response times. The new vehicle will be equipped with modern safety features, secure animal transport compartments, and specialized equipment to ensure humane handling and improved safety for both animals and staff.

With only one operational vehicle, any downtime due to mechanical issues significantly impacts service delivery. The addition of a second reliable truck will ensure that Animal Services can maintain consistent coverage and respond to calls in a timely manner, especially when fully staffed.

The estimated total cost for the new animal control truck is $135,464.54. The County will cover $100,602 (approximately 75%), leaving the City’s contribution at an estimated $34,862.54.

We respectfully request to waive the competitive bidding process under CMC 3.08.140 – Exceptions to Competitive Bidding – Non-Public Projects. Specifically, we refer to subsection (c), which states:

"Competitive Bidding Already Completed. When the Authorized Contracting Party determines that a competitive bid procedure has been conducted by another public agency (e.g. through CMAS or GSA) and the price to the City is equal to or better than the price to that public agency."

National Auto Fleet Group has a Sourcewell Contract (091521-NAF).

Reference to the animal control truck bed, we respectfully request to waive the competitive bidding process under CMC 3.08.140 - Exceptions to Competitive Bidding - Non-Public Projects. Specifically, we refer to subsection (E), which states:

"Purpose of Bidding is Otherwise Accomplished. When the City Manager determines that it is in the best interest of the City and its administrative operations to dispense with public bidding for Non-Public Projects under this chapter..."

The Police Department recently purchased an animal control truck bed from the same manufacturer. In order to keep our vehicle fleet consistent, we respectfully request to purchase the same animal control truck bed from the same manufacturer.

All other unfitting costs for the vehicle are within the City Manager's authority.

Fiscal Impacts:

The total cost of the animal control truck is $135,464.54, of which $100,602.00 was granted by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, and the City's match of $34,862.54 is currently appropriated in the adopted FY2025-26 budget. Adoption of Resolution R-71-25 will accept the grant award from the County of San Bernardino and appropriate the funds necessary for the purchase as follows:
• Appropriate $100,602.00 in General Fund Police Department Administration Miscellaneous Equipment Account Number 100-6070-6071-4930-0000-025. • Increase revenues by $100,602.00 in Miscellaneous Grants Fund Account Number 225- 5890-025 for acceptance of the County of San Bernardino's grant award.

• Appropriate $100,602.00 in Miscellaneous Grants Fund Transfers Account Number 225- 6070-6071-5993-0000-100.
• Increase revenues by $100,602.00 in General Fund revenue account number 100-5993- 225 to reimburse the General Fund for the expense.

Alternatives:

1. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Attachments:

1. Resolution R-71-25 Animal Control Truck

2. National Fleet F350 Quote

3. CTEC Quote

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RESOLUTION NO. R-71-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON

ACCEPTING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE ANIMAL

CONTROL VEHICLE AND ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE SAN

BERNARDINO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $100,602.00 TO HELP FUND THE PURCHASE AND
AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET

WHEREAS, The Budget for the City of Colton for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 was approved and adopted; and

WHEREAS, The approved budget is in accordance with all applicable ordinances of the City of Colton and all applicable statutes of the State; and

WHEREAS, On AUGUST 19, 2025 the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors awarded the Colton Police Department $100,602.00 to purchase an animal control truck; and

WHEREAS, the City accepts $100,602.00 of the funds from the County of San Bernardino; and

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Colton does resolve as follows:

Section 1. Approval of Resolution R-71-25 will amend the FY2025-26 adopted budget to:

• Appropriate $100,602.00 in General Fund Police Department Administration Miscellaneous Equipment Account Number 100-6070-6071-4930-0000-025. • Increase revenues by $100,602.00 in Miscellaneous Grants Fund Account Number 225-5890-025 for acceptance of the County of San Bernardino's grant award. • Appropriate $100,602.00 in Miscellaneous Grants Fund Transfers Account Number 225-6070-6071-5993-0000-100.
• Increase revenues by $100,602.00 in General Fund revenue account number 100- 5993-225 to reimburse the General Fund for the expense.

Section 2. The resolution is hereby approved, adopted and incorporated herein.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 2025.

Frank Navarro, MAYOR

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ATTEST:

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Isaac Suchil, City Clerk

QUOTE
Quote Date
5/13/2025
Quote #
15555
City of Colton Police Dept.

Animal Rescue & Transport
Attn: MIke Aldrich
O: 909-370-5108
End User
Same Terms Net 10
Rep JG

FOB CTEC
CA
56"
Fuel
Gas
Bed width Compartment depthModel Cab Rear wheel
SRW
Truck Available
Total
Subtotal
Tax (10.0%)
CALIFORNIA TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO.

Sold To:

PH - 562-803-4466 F - 562-803-8795
12351 Bellflower Blvd, Downey CA 90242
ctec-truckbody.com
Print Name _______________________ PO # ___________
Order accepted by: _______________________ Date______
ANY AND ALL WARRANTY WORK WILL BE DONE BY CTEC AT 12351 BELLFLOWER BLVD DOWNEY , CA - CTEC IS NOT RESPONSABLE FOR ANY WORK DONE BY 3RD PARTIES PROUDLY PRODUCED - 100% - IN CALIFORNIA - USA
QUOTE VALID FOR 30 DAYS
Description TotalQty
Animal Control Body with Center Gutter Drain, with Liftgate Chassis Required: Current Model year F350 or equal, 56"ca CTEC ACB: 9857-2RD-CGD Animal Rescue & Transport Body
Designed for:
1 Ton Chassis
56" Cab-to-Axle Measurement (ca)
Body Configuration:
98 inches long
57 inches tall
79 inches wide
6 each: Animal Storage Compartments
CS#1 & SS#1 Adjoining compartments
Swinging center partition door
Opens and latches from either side
CS#3
Isolation compartment
Sealed from adjoining compartments
Dedicated exhaust roof fan
98 series1

QUOTE
Quote Date
5/13/2025
Quote #
15555
City of Colton Police Dept.

Animal Rescue & Transport
Attn: MIke Aldrich
O: 909-370-5108
End User
Same Terms Net 10
Rep JG

FOB CTEC
CA
56"
Fuel
Gas
Bed width Compartment depthModel Cab Rear wheel
SRW
Truck Available
Total
Subtotal
Tax (10.0%)
CALIFORNIA TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO.

Sold To:

PH - 562-803-4466 F - 562-803-8795
12351 Bellflower Blvd, Downey CA 90242
ctec-truckbody.com
Print Name _______________________ PO # ___________
Order accepted by: _______________________ Date______
ANY AND ALL WARRANTY WORK WILL BE DONE BY CTEC AT 12351 BELLFLOWER BLVD DOWNEY , CA - CTEC IS NOT RESPONSABLE FOR ANY WORK DONE BY 3RD PARTIES PROUDLY PRODUCED - 100% - IN CALIFORNIA - USA
QUOTE VALID FOR 30 DAYS
Description TotalQty
Full width rear compartments - 2ea
Upper storage compartment
Flat Floor
Aluminum door / Top Hinged
Gas Shocks
Lower compartment
Dead Animal Compartment
Aluminum door
Flat floor / Bottom Hinged
Plastic coated chain supports
Aluminum Animal Tray included
Exits to rear only
Standard Features:

Compartment floors slope inward
Center gutter drainage system
RV style cleanout
Electro galvanized steel roof
Full length ribs
Radius corners
Drip rails over outer doors

QUOTE
Quote Date
5/13/2025
Quote #
15555
City of Colton Police Dept.

Animal Rescue & Transport
Attn: MIke Aldrich
O: 909-370-5108
End User
Same Terms Net 10
Rep JG

FOB CTEC
CA
56"
Fuel
Gas
Bed width Compartment depthModel Cab Rear wheel
SRW
Truck Available
Total
Subtotal
Tax (10.0%)
CALIFORNIA TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO.

Sold To:

PH - 562-803-4466 F - 562-803-8795
12351 Bellflower Blvd, Downey CA 90242
ctec-truckbody.com
Print Name _______________________ PO # ___________
Order accepted by: _______________________ Date______
ANY AND ALL WARRANTY WORK WILL BE DONE BY CTEC AT 12351 BELLFLOWER BLVD DOWNEY , CA - CTEC IS NOT RESPONSABLE FOR ANY WORK DONE BY 3RD PARTIES PROUDLY PRODUCED - 100% - IN CALIFORNIA - USA
QUOTE VALID FOR 30 DAYS
Description TotalQty
Stainless Steel
Side panels
Compartment floors
T- Handles and hinge blocks
6 - Louvered outer doors
Overhead door checks
6 - Inner cage doors
Hands-free slam latching
Access for catch pole

Power exhaust ventilators (2)
Interior LED lights (8)
Switched in cab
Painted White
Undercoated
Mounted on supplied chassis
LED Stop-Turn-Tail Lights
7" Recessed step bumper
Painted silver
Paint to match wheel well tubing
Flat key locks with (4) keys
Red Dot Cooling System

QUOTE
Quote Date
5/13/2025
Quote #
15555
City of Colton Police Dept.

Animal Rescue & Transport
Attn: MIke Aldrich
O: 909-370-5108
End User
Same Terms Net 10
Rep JG

FOB CTEC
CA
56"
Fuel
Gas
Bed width Compartment depthModel Cab Rear wheel
SRW
Truck Available
Total
Subtotal
Tax (10.0%)
CALIFORNIA TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO.

Sold To:

PH - 562-803-4466 F - 562-803-8795
12351 Bellflower Blvd, Downey CA 90242
ctec-truckbody.com
Print Name _______________________ PO # ___________
Order accepted by: _______________________ Date______
ANY AND ALL WARRANTY WORK WILL BE DONE BY CTEC AT 12351 BELLFLOWER BLVD DOWNEY , CA - CTEC IS NOT RESPONSABLE FOR ANY WORK DONE BY 3RD PARTIES PROUDLY PRODUCED - 100% - IN CALIFORNIA - USA
QUOTE VALID FOR 30 DAYS
Description TotalQty
ACB OPTION: Line-x, Compartment, Full
Spray on liner
Interior compartment (6)
Complete Interior
Includes inner cage doors
Does not include rear compartments (2)
Custom color - Grey
1 ACB OPTION: SS Body Upgrade
Stainless Steel upgrade for complete body
1 ACB OPTION: Tommy Gate:

Model G2 54-1342 TP 27
1300 LB capacity - platform 49" X 27"
1 Weight Certificate

$65,604.00
$59,640.00
$5,964.00

Item: 4.

Staff Report

Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
To: City Council
From: Bill Smith, City Manager
Prepared By: Stephanie Vargas, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Item Name: Conflict of Interest Code Update - Amendment of the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Colton Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974, Resolution No. R-72-25.

Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. R-72-25 adopting and approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Colton pursuant to the Political Reform Act, section 87303.

Background:

The Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code section 81000, et seq. (the “Act”), requires all public agencies to adopt and maintain a Conflict of Interest Code. The Act further requires that agencies regularly review and update their codes as directed by the code-reviewing body or when change is necessitated by changed circumstances (Sections 87306 and 87306.5). The City Council is the City’s code-reviewing body. As the code-reviewing body, the City Council directed that the Code be reviewed and, if a change in the Code was necessary, that a revised Code be prepared and submitted to the City Council for approval. During this review, staff found that certain amendments to the Code are necessary.

Attached is a legislative (redlined) version of the proposed amended Code. The proposed revisions are based on the need to include "Utility Commissioner" as a designated position.

Government Code section 87303 provides that no code or amendment to a code shall be effective until it has been approved by the code-reviewing body.

Issues/Analysis:

Upon conducting a review of the City of Colton's Conflict of Interest Code, it was determined that the Utilities Commissioners should be included to ensure consistency and proper

transparency.

Fiscal Impacts:

None

Alternatives:

Attachments:

1. 18730.Provisions-of-Conflict-of-Interest-Codes

2. COLTON_ NOTICE OF INTENTION 2025

3. R-72-25 - Conflict of Interest Code Update

4. Conflict of Interest Code - Updated Sept 2025 - Red Line Version

5. Conflict of Interest Code - Updated Sept 2025

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(a) Incorporation by reference of the terms of this regulation along with the designation of employees and the formulation of disclosure categories in the Appendix referred to below constitute the adoption and promulgation of a conflict of interest code within the meaning of Section 87300 or the amendment of a conflict of interest code within the meaning of Section 87306 if the terms of this regulation are substituted for terms of a conflict of interest code already in effect. A code so amended or adopted and promulgated requires the reporting of reportable items in a manner substantially equivalent to the requirements of article 2 of chapter 7 of the Political Reform Act, Sections 81000, et seq. The requirements of a conflict of interest code are in addition to other requirements of the Political Reform Act, such as the general prohibition against conflicts of interest contained in Section 87100, and to other state or local laws pertaining to conflicts of interest.
(b) The terms of a conflict of interest code amended or adopted and promulgated pursuant to this regulation are as follows:
(1) Section 1. Definitions.

The definitions contained in the Political Reform Act of 1974, regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission (Regulations 18110, et seq.), and any amendments to the Act or regulations, are incorporated by reference into this conflict of interest code. (2) Section 2. Designated Employees.

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This code does not establish any disclosure obligation for those designated employees who are also specified in Section 87200 if they are designated in this code in that same capacity or if the geographical jurisdiction of this agency is the same as or is wholly included within the jurisdiction in which those persons must report their economic interests pursuant to article 2 of chapter 7 of the Political Reform Act, Sections 87200, et seq.

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(A) The geographical jurisdiction of this agency is the same as or is wholly included within the jurisdiction of the other agency;
(B) The disclosure assigned in the code of the other agency is the same as that required under article 2 of chapter 7 of the Political Reform Act, Section 87200; and (C) The filing officer is the same for both agencies. 1 Such persons are covered by this code for disqualification purposes only. With respect to all other designated employees, the disclosure categories set forth in the Appendix specify which kinds of economic interests are reportable. Such a designated employee shall disclose in his or her the employee’s statement of economic interests those economic interests he or she the employee has which are of the kind described in the disclosure categories to which he or she the employee is assigned in the Appendix. It has been determined that the economic interests set forth in a designated employee's disclosure categories are the kinds of economic interests which he or she the employee foreseeably can affect materially through the conduct of his or her the employee’s office.
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1. If a person reports for military service as defined in the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, the deadline for the annual statement of economic interests is 30 days following his or her the person’s return to office, provided the person, or someone authorized to represent the person's interests, notifies the filing officer in writing prior to the applicable filing deadline that he or she the person is subject to that federal statute and is unable to meet the applicable deadline, and provides the filing officer verification of his or her the person’s military status. (D) Leaving Office Statements. All persons who leave designated positions shall file statements within 30 days after leaving office.
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(8) Section 8. Prohibition on Receipt of Honoraria.
(A) No member of a state board or commission, and no designated employee of a state or local government agency, shall accept any honorarium from any source, if the member or employee would be required to report the receipt of income or gifts from that source on his or her the member’s or employee’s statement of economic interests. (B) This section shall not apply to any part-time member of the governing board of any public institution of higher education, unless the member is also an elected official. (C) Subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 89501 shall apply to the prohibitions in this section.
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(A) No elected officer of a state or local government agency shall, from the date of his or her the election to office through the date that he or she the officer vacates office, receive a personal loan from any officer, employee, member, or consultant of the state or local government agency in which the elected officer holds office or over which the elected officer's agency has direction and control.
(B) No public official who is exempt from the state civil service system pursuant to subdivisions (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g) of Section 4 of Article VII of the Constitution shall, while he or she holds office, receive a personal loan from any officer, employee, member, or consultant of the state or local government agency in which the public official holds office or over which the public official's agency has direction and control. This subdivision shall not apply to loans made to a public official whose duties are solely secretarial, clerical, or manual. (C) No elected officer of a state or local government agency shall, from the date of his or her the election to office through the date that he or she the officer vacates office, receive a personal loan from any person who has a contract with the state or local government agency to which that elected officer has been elected or over which that elected officer's agency has

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institutions or to any indebtedness created as part of a retail installment or credit card transaction, if the loan is made or the indebtedness created in the lender's regular course of business on terms available to members of the public without regard to the elected officer's official status. (D) No public official who is exempt from the state civil service system pursuant to subdivisions (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g) of Section 4 of Article VII of the Constitution shall, while he or she the official holds office, receive a personal loan from any person who has a contract with the state or local government agency to which that elected officer has been elected or over which that elected officer's agency has direction and control. This subdivision shall not apply to loans made by banks or other financial institutions or to any indebtedness created as part of a retail installment or credit card transaction, if the loan is made or the indebtedness created in the lender's regular course of business on terms available to members of the public without regard to the elected officer's official status. This subdivision shall not apply to loans made to a public official whose duties are solely secretarial, clerical, or manual. (E) This section shall not apply to the following:

1. Loans made to the campaign committee of an elected officer or candidate for elective office.

2. Loans made by a public official's spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew, niece, aunt, uncle, or first cousin, or the spouse of any such persons, provided that the person making the loan is not acting as an agent or intermediary for any person not otherwise exempted under this section.

3. Loans from a person which, in the aggregate, do not exceed $500 at any given time.

4. Loans made, or offered in writing, before January 1, 1998.

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1. Loans made to the campaign committee of the elected officer.

2. Loans made to the elected officer by his or her spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew, niece, aunt, uncle, or first cousin, or the spouse of any such person, provided that the person making the loan is not acting as an agent or intermediary for any person not otherwise exempted under this section.

3. Loans made, or offered in writing, before January 1, 1998. (C) Nothing in this section shall exempt any person from any other provision of Title 9 of the Government Code.
(8.4) Section 8.4. Personal Loans.
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1. A loan made to the campaign committee of an elected officer or a candidate for elective office.

2. A loan that would otherwise not be a gift as defined in this title.

3. A loan that would otherwise be a gift as set forth under subdivision (A), but on which the creditor has taken reasonable action to collect the balance due.

4. A loan that would otherwise be a gift as set forth under subdivision (A), but on which the creditor, based on reasonable business considerations, has not undertaken collection action.

Except in a criminal action, a creditor who claims that a loan is not a gift on the basis of this paragraph has the burden of proving that the decision for not taking collection action was based on reasonable business considerations.

5. A loan made to a debtor who has filed for bankruptcy and the loan is ultimately discharged in bankruptcy.
(C) Nothing in this section shall exempt any person from any other provisions of Title 9 of the Government Code.
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(A) Any business entity in which the designated employee has a direct or indirect investment worth $2,000 or more;
(B) Any real property in which the designated employee has a direct or indirect interest worth $2,000 or more;
(C) Any source of income, other than gifts and other than loans by a commercial lending institution in the regular course of business on terms available to the public without regard to official status, aggregating $500 or more in value provided to, received by or promised to the designated employee within 12 months prior to the time when the decision is made; (D) Any business entity in which the designated employee is a director, officer, partner, trustee, employee, or holds any position of management; or (E) Any donor of, or any intermediary or agent for a donor of, a gift or gifts aggregating $500 or more provided to, received by, or promised to the designated employee within 12 months prior to the time when the decision is made.
(9.3) Section 9.3. Legally Required Participation.

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In addition to the general disqualification provisions of section 9, no state administrative official shall make, participate in making, or use his or her the official’s official position to influence any governmental decision directly relating to any contract where the state administrative official knows or has reason to know that any party to the contract is a person with whom the state administrative official, or any member of his or her the official’s immediate family has, within 12 months prior to the time when the official action is to be taken:
(A) Engaged in a business transaction or transactions on terms not available to members of the public, regarding any investment or interest in real property; or (B) Engaged in a business transaction or transactions on terms not available to members of the public regarding the rendering of goods or services totaling in value $1,000 or more. (10) Section 10. Disclosure of Disqualifying Interest.

When a designated employee determines that he or she the employee should not make a governmental decision because he or she the employee has a disqualifying interest in it, the determination not to act may be accompanied by disclosure of the disqualifying interest. (11) Section 11. Assistance of the Commission and Counsel.

Any designated employee who is unsure of his or her the duties under this code may request assistance from the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to Section 83114 and Regulations 18329 and 18329.5 or from the attorney for his or her the employee’s agency, provided that nothing in this section requires the attorney for the agency to issue any formal or informal opinion.

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1 Designated employees who are required to file statements of economic interests under any other agency's conflict of interest code, or under article 2 for a different jurisdiction, may expand their statement of economic interests to cover reportable interests in both jurisdictions, and file copies of this expanded statement with both entities in lieu of filing separate and distinct statements, provided that each copy of such expanded statement filed in place of an original is signed and verified by the designated employee as if it were an original. See Section 81004. 2 See Section 81010 and Regulation 18115 for the duties of filing officers and persons in agencies who make and retain copies of statements and forward the originals to the filing officer. 3 For the purpose of disclosure only (not disqualification), an interest in real property does not include the principal residence of the filer.
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Note: Authority cited: Section 83112, Government Code. Reference: Sections 87103(e), 87300- 87302, 89501, 89502 and 89503, Government Code.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE

CITY OF COLTON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Colton intends to amend the its Conflict of Interest Code (the “Code”) pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.

The Appendix of the Code designates those employees, members, officers, and consultants who make or participate in the making of decisions and are subject to the disclosure requirements of the City’s Code. The City’s proposed amendment includes a new position that must be designated.

The proposed amended Code will be considered by the City Council on September 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Colton, 650 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, California. Any interested person may be present and comment at the public meeting or may submit written comments concerning the proposed amendment.

Any comments or inquiries should be directed to the attention of Stephanie M. Vargas, Chief Deputy City Clerk, City of Colton, 650 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324; (909) 370-5001. Written comments must be submitted no later than September 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Copies of the proposed amended Code may be obtained from, the Chief Deputy City Clerk.

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RESOLUTION NO. R-72-24

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

COLTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN

AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE
POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974

WHEREAS, the State of California enacted the Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code Section 81000, et seq. (the "Act"), which contains provisions relating to conflicts of interest which potentially affect all officers, employees and consultants of the City of Colton (the “City”), and which requires all public agencies to adopt and promulgate a conflict of interest code; and

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Conflict of Interest Code (the "Code"), which was amended on December 17, 2024, in compliance with the Act; and

WHEREAS, subsequent changed circumstances within the City have made it advisable and necessary pursuant to Sections 87306 and 87307 of the Act to amend and update the City’s Code; and

WHEREAS, the potential penalties for violation of the provisions of the Act are substantial and may include criminal and civil liability, as well as equitable relief which could result in the City being restrained or prevented from acting in cases where the provisions of the Act may have been violated; and

WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of a public meeting on, and of consideration by the City Council of, the proposed amended Code was provided to each affected designated employee and was publicly posted for review; and

WHEREAS, a public meeting was held upon the proposed amended Code at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 16, 2025, at which all present were given an opportunity to be heard on the proposed amended Code.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Colton that:

1. The City Council does hereby approve and adopt the proposed amended Conflict of Interest Code, a copy of which is attached hereto and shall be on file with the City Clerk and available to the public for inspection and copying during regular business hours;

2. The said amended Conflict of Interest Code shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and approval.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16 TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025.

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FRANK J. NAVARRO
Mayor

ATTEST:

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ISAAC T. SUCHIL
City Clerk

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(Amended December 17, 2024 September 16, 2025)
The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code § 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted 2 California Code of Regulations section 18730 which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code which can be incorporated by reference in an agency’s code. After public notice and hearing Regulation 18730 may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in th e Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This incorporation page, Regulation 18730 and the attached Appendix designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the City of Colton (the "City").

The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney and the City Treasurer, shall electronically file their annual statements of economic interests directly with the Fair Political Practices Commission. All other officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall file their statements with the City Clerk as the City’s Filing Officer. The City Clerk shall retain the original statements filed by all other officials and designated positions and will make all retained statements available for public inspection and reproduction during regular business hours. (Gov. Code § 81008.) All officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall receive ethics training as required pursuant to Government Code section 53235 (AB 1234). The City’s Filing Officer shall annually provide all filers with information on training available to meet the requirements of Section 53235, and maintain required records indicating the dates that filers satisfied the training requirements and the entity that provided the training. These records shall be retained for five years after the date of training and are public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. (Gov. Code § 53235.2.)

APPENDIX

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

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CITY OF COLTON
(Amended September 16, 2025)

PART “A”
The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney, the City Treasurer, and all other City Officials who manage public investments, as defined by 2 California Code of Regulations section 18700.3(b), are NOT subject to the City’s Code but must file disclosure statements under Government Code section 87200, et seq. [Regs. § 18730(b)(3)]

OFFICIALS WHO MANAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS

It has been determined that the positions listed below are Other City Officials who manage public investments.1 These positions are listed here for informational purposes only.

Finance Director

Financial Consultant

1 Individuals holding one of the above-listed positions may contact the Fair Political Practices Commission for assistance or written advice regarding their filing obligations if they believe that their position has been categorized incorrectly. The F air Political Practices Commission makes the final determination whether a position is covered by § 87200.

DESIGNATED POSITIONS

GOVERNED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

DESIGNATED POSITIONS’ DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

TITLE OR FUNCTION ASSIGNED

Administrative Analyst I/II 5
Assistant Director of Public Works & Engineering 2, 3, 5 Assistant Director of Utility Operations 2, 3, 5
Assistant to the City Manager 5
Associate Engineer 2, 3, 5
Associate Planner 2, 3, 5
Battalion Chief Fire Marshall 5, 6
Building Inspector (ALL) 6
Building Maintenance Supervisor 5
Building Official 5, 6
Business License/Collections Officer 5, 6
Capital Project Manager 2, 3, 5
Chief Deputy City Clerk 5
City Attorney (not filing under Gov. Code 87200) 1, 2
Code Compliance Officer 6
Community Services Director 2, 3, 5
Crime Analyst 5
Customer Service Supervisor 4
Customer Service Representative III 4
Deputy Fire Chief 5

Development Services Director 1, 2
Early Care & Education Program Director 5
Economic Development Manager 1, 2
Economic Development Project Manager I/II 2, 3, 5
Electric Field Operations Foreman 5
Electric Utility Director 1, 2
Electric Utilities Inspector (ALL) 6
Electric Utility Systems Designer 2, 3, 5
Electrical System Planning Engineer 2, 3, 5
Engineering Assistant 2, 3, 5, 6
Environment & Conservation Supervisor 2, 5, 7
Finance Manager 4
Fire Battalion Chief 5
Fire Captain 5
Fire Chief 5
Human Resources Analyst 5
Human Resources & Risk Management Director 4
Information Services Manager 5
Lead Code Compliance Officer 5
Library Manager 5
Planning Manager 2, 3, 5
Plans Examiner I/II 2, 3, 5, 6
Police Captain 2, 3, 5
Police Chief 5

Police Lieutenant 5
Police Support Services Manager 5
Police Records Supervisor 5
Public Works & Utility Services Director 2, 3, 5
Public Works Supervisor 5
Public Works & Utilities Inspector 6
Public Works Water/Wastewater Administrative Manager 2, 3, 5 Purchasing & Customer Service Manager 4
Purchasing Technician 4
Recreation Services Coordinator 5, 7
Recreation Services Manager 5
Recreation Services Supervisor 5
Senior Accountant 5, 7
Senior Energy Services Specialist 2, 5
Senior Finance Analyst 4
Senior Human Resource Analyst 5
Senior Info Systems Coordinator 5
Senior Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Senior Risk Management Analyst 4
Senior Water Production Operator 5
Substation Superintendent 5
Utilities Planning Manager 5
Utility Resources Analyst 2, 3, 5

Water & Waste Water Operations Manager 2, 3 ,5

Water Distribution Supervisor 5

Water Production Supervisor 5

MEMBERS OF BOARDS,

COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS

Code Enforcement & Housing Advisory Appeals Board 2, 3, 5 General Fund Transfer Committee 1, 2
Library Board 2, 3, 5
Oversight Board to Successor Agency 1, 2
Parks & Recreation Foundation & Designee 1, 2
Recreation & Parks Commission 1, 2
Successor Agency 1, 2
Utilities Commission 1, 2

Consultants and New Positions 2

2 Individuals serving as a consultant as defined in FPPC Reg 18700.3(a) or in a new position created since this Code was last approved that makes or participates in making decisions must file under the broadest disclosure category set forth in this Code subject to the following limitation:

The City Manager may determine that, due to the range of duties or contractual obligations, it is more appropriate to assign a limited disclosure requirement. A clear explanation of the duties and a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements must be in a written document. (Gov. Code Sec. 82019; FPPC Regulations 18219 and 18734.). The City Manager’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. (Gov. Code Sec. 81008.)

PART “B"

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
The disclosure categories listed below identify the types of economic investments that the designated position must disclose for each disclosure category to which the designated is assigned. 3 “Investment” means financial interest in any business entity (including a consulting business or other independent contracting business) and are reportable if they are either located in or doing business in the jurisdiction, are planning to do business in the jurisdiction, or have done business during the previous two years in the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 1: All investments, business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that do business or own real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 2: All interests in real property which is located in whole or in part within, or not more than two 2) miles outside, the boundaries of the City , including any leasehold, beneficial or ownership interest or option to acquire property.

Category 3: All investments, business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are engaged in land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 4: All investments, business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the City.

Category 5: All investments, business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the designated position’s department, unit or division.

Category 6: All investments, business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, subject to the regulatory, permit, or licensing authority of the designated position’s department, unit or division.

Category 7 : All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, or income from a nonprofit organization, if the source is of the type to receive grants or other monies from or through the City or its subdivisions.

3 This Conflict of Interest Code does not require the reporting of gifts from outside this agency’s jurisdiction if the source does not have some connection with or bearing upon the functions or duties of the position. (Reg. 18730.1)

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CITY OF COLTON
(Amended September 16, 2025)
The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code § 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted 2 California Code of Regulations section 18730 which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code which can be incorporated by reference in an agency’s code. After public notice and hearing Regulation 18730 may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This incorporation page, Regulation 18730 and the attached Appendix designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the City of Colton (the "City").

The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney and the City Treasurer, shall electronically file their annual statements of economic interests directly with the Fair Political Practices Commission. All other officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall file their statements with the City Clerk as the City’s Filing Officer. The City Clerk shall retain the original statements filed by all other officials and designated positions and will make all retained statements available for public inspection and reproduction during regular business hours. (Gov. Code § 81008.) All officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall receive ethics training as required pursuant to Government Code section 53235 (AB 1234). The City’s Filing Officer shall annually provide all filers with information on training available to meet the requirements of Section 53235, and maintain required records indicating the dates that filers satisfied the training requirements and the entity that provided the training. These records shall be retained for five years after the date of training and are public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. (Gov. Code § 53235.2.)

APPENDIX

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

OF THE

CITY OF COLTON
(Amended September 16, 2025)

PART “A”
The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney, the City Treasurer, and all other City Officials who manage public investments, as defined by 2 California Code of Regulations section 18700.3(b), are NOT subject to the City’s Code but must file disclosure statements under Government Code section 87200, et seq. [Regs. § 18730(b)(3)]

OFFICIALS WHO MANAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS

It has been determined that the positions listed below are Other City Officials who manage public investments. 1 These positions are listed here for informational purposes only.

Finance Director

Financial Consultant

1 Individuals holding one of the above-listed positions may contact the Fair Political Practices Commission for assistance or written advice regarding their filing obligations if they believe that their position has been categorized incorrectly. The Fair Political Practices Commission makes the final determination whether a position is covered by § 87200.

DESIGNATED POSITIONS

GOVERNED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

DESIGNATED POSITIONS’ DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

TITLE OR FUNCTION ASSIGNED

Administrative Analyst I/II 5
Assistant Director of Public Works & Engineering 2, 3, 5 Assistant Director of Utility Operations 2, 3, 5
Assistant to the City Manager 5
Associate Engineer 2, 3, 5
Associate Planner 2, 3, 5
Battalion Chief Fire Marshall 5, 6
Building Inspector (ALL) 6
Building Maintenance Supervisor 5
Building Official 5, 6
Business License/Collections Officer 5, 6
Capital Project Manager 2, 3, 5
Chief Deputy City Clerk 5
City Attorney (not filing under Gov. Code 87200) 1, 2
Code Compliance Officer 6
Community Services Director 2, 3, 5
Crime Analyst 5
Customer Service Supervisor 4
Customer Service Representative III 4
Deputy Fire Chief 5

Development Services Director 1, 2
Early Care & Education Program Director 5
Economic Development Manager 1, 2
Economic Development Project Manager I/II 2, 3, 5
Electric Field Operations Foreman 5
Electric Utility Director 1, 2
Electric Utilities Inspector (ALL) 6
Electric Utility Systems Designer 2, 3, 5
Electrical System Planning Engineer 2, 3, 5
Engineering Assistant 2, 3, 5, 6
Environment & Conservation Supervisor 2, 5, 7
Finance Manager 4
Fire Battalion Chief 5
Fire Captain 5
Fire Chief 5
Human Resources Analyst 5
Human Resources & Risk Management Director 4
Information Services Manager 5
Lead Code Compliance Officer 5
Library Manager 5
Planning Manager 2, 3, 5
Plans Examiner I/II 2, 3, 5, 6
Police Captain 2, 3, 5
Police Chief 5

Police Lieutenant 5
Police Support Services Manager 5
Police Records Supervisor 5
Public Works & Utility Services Director 2, 3, 5
Public Works Supervisor 5
Public Works & Utilities Inspector 6
Public Works Water/Wastewater Administrative Manager 2, 3, 5 Purchasing & Customer Service Manager 4
Purchasing Technician 4
Recreation Services Coordinator 5, 7
Recreation Services Manager 5
Recreation Services Supervisor 5
Senior Accountant 5, 7
Senior Energy Services Specialist 2, 5
Senior Finance Analyst 4
Senior Human Resource Analyst 5
Senior Info Systems Coordinator 5
Senior Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Senior Risk Management Analyst 4
Senior Water Production Operator 5
Substation Superintendent 5
Utilities Planning Manager 5
Utility Resources Analyst 2, 3, 5

Water & Waste Water Operations Manager 2, 3 ,5

Water Distribution Supervisor 5

Water Production Supervisor 5

MEMBERS OF BOARDS,

COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS

Code Enforcement & Housing Advisory Appeals Board 2, 3, 5 General Fund Transfer Committee 1, 2
Library Board 2, 3, 5
Oversight Board to Successor Agency 1, 2
Parks & Recreation Foundation & Designee 1, 2
Recreation & Parks Commission 1, 2
Successor Agency 1, 2
Utilities Commission 1, 2

Consultants and New Positions 2

2 Individuals serving as a consultant as defined in FPPC Reg 18700.3(a) or in a new position created since this Code was last approved that makes or participates in making decisions must file under the broadest disclosure category set forth in this Code subject to the following limitation:

The City Manager may determine that, due to the range of duties or contractual obligations, it is more appropriate to assign a limited disclosure requirement. A clear explanation of the duties and a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements must be in a written document. (Gov. Code Sec. 82019; FPPC Regulations 18219 and 18734.). The City Manager’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. (Gov. Code Sec. 81008.)

PART “B"

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
The disclosure categories listed below identify the types of economic investments that the designated position must disclose for each disclosure category to which the designated is assigned. 3 “Investment” means financial interest in any business entity (including a consulting business or other independent contracting business) and are reportable if they are either located in or doing business in the jurisdiction, are planning to do business in the jurisdiction, or have done business during the previous two years in the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 1: All investments, business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that do business or own real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 2: All interests in real property which is located in whole or in part within, or not more than two 2) miles outside, the boundaries of the City, including any leasehold, beneficial or ownership interest or option to acquire property.

Category 3: All investments, business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are engaged in land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 4: All investments, business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the City.

Category 5: All investments, business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the designated position’s department, unit or division.

Category 6: All investments, business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, subject to the regulatory, permit, or licensing authority of the designated position’s department, unit or division.

Category 7: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, or income from a nonprofit organization, if the source is of the type to receive grants or other monies from or through the City or its subdivisions.

3 This Conflict of Interest Code does not require the reporting of gifts from outside this agency’s jurisdiction if the source does not have some connection with or bearing upon the functions or duties of the position. (Reg. 18730.1)

Item: 5.

Staff Report

Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
To: City Council
From: Bill Smith, City Manager
Prepared By: Deb Farrar, Director
Item Name: Contract Amendment - Ecorp Consulting Inc. - Approve Second Contract Amendment for Ecorp Consulting, Inc., for Environmental Services for Pre-Construction Development of Colton Habitat Conservation Park with Eco-Friendly Community Sports Fields.

Recommended Action:

Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached second amendment to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with ECORP Consulting, Inc., increasing the contracted amount to a not-to- exceed total of $800,000 to provide Phase III studies and services for the Colton Habitat Conservation Park with Eco-Friendly Community Sports Fields, as per the terms of the PSA, including exhibits attached thereto.

Background:

In April 2024, the City of Colton awarded a two-year contract to ECORP Consulting, Inc. for environmental consultation services essential to the development of the Colton Eco-Friendly Habitat Park, covering Phases I and II of the project, with a total compensation not-to-exceed $350,000, which was increased in January 2025 by $50,000. Progress on the Park project has been steady; however, as highlighted in previous presentations, its unparalleled complexity due to environmental considerations and coordination with regulatory agencies has presented unique challenges.

Issues/Analysis:

The project is now ready to advance to the next phase, which requires an updated scope of services that includes preparation of the CEQA document, permitting, and additional biological surveys, if necessary, for the approximately 45-acre Colton Habitat Conservation Park and Eco- Friendly Community Soccer Complex. The project site encompasses portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 016-336-212, 016-338-101, and 016-33-102, located south of East Congress Street and west of the Santa Ana River.

The updated scope, specifically addresses regulatory requirements under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) following the October 2024 designation of the burrowing owl as a State Candidate species. With this designation, the species now receives legal protections, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) may require additional studies or mitigation measures. While the current scope and cost estimate reflect CDFW’s known requirements and management practices, future adjustments may be necessary as state guidance evolves. Should new requirements arise, ECORP will work with City staff to evaluate impacts and propose revisions to the scope of work as appropriate.

To advance the Colton Habitat Conservation Park and Eco-Friendly Community Soccer Complex, ECORP Consulting, Inc. will complete the environmental review and permitting steps required by State and Federal agencies. The scope of work includes:
• Biological and Environmental Studies – Preparation of updated biological impact reports, plant and wildlife surveys (including burrowing owl), and cultural and paleontological assessments to ensure the project complies with CEQA and other environmental laws. • Agency Coordination – Pre-application consultation and ongoing coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and Regional Water Quality Control Board to identify permitting needs and obtain required approvals.
• Permitting – Preparation and submittal of applications for state and federal permits, including a California Endangered Species Act (CESA) Incidental Take Permit, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service consultation, and streambed/water quality permits as required. • Mitigation and Monitoring – Development of mitigation measures to address potential impacts to sensitive species and habitats, along with a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to ensure compliance during construction. • CEQA Documentation – Preparation of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for City Council consideration, along with required notices and responses to public and agency comments.

This scope ensures the project remains in compliance with evolving environmental regulations, particularly regarding the recent designation of the burrowing owl as a protected species, and keeps the project on track to secure the necessary approvals for construction.

Staff recommends approval of Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, increasing the contract to a not-to-exceed total of $800,000. This amendment will provide the resources necessary to complete CEQA documentation, agency permitting, and biological and cultural studies required for the next phase of the Colton Habitat Conservation Park and Eco- Friendly Community Soccer Complex. Advancing these critical tasks will keep the project moving forward while addressing evolving regulatory requirements. All task adjustments will continue to require approval by the designated staff representative; however, as long as they remain within the revised contract amount, additional City Council action will not be needed, allowing the project to maintain momentum and avoid unnecessary delays.

Fiscal Impacts:

City Council approved Resolution R-31-23 on April 18, 2023, appropriated funding for the State Grant in expenditure account group 225-6200-6238. Adequate appropriations are available for carryover to the FY2025-26 adopted budget in Miscellaneous Grants Fund Capital Improvement Account Number 225-6200-6238-3890-0000-023 for the Second Amendment.

Alternatives:

Attachments:

1. PSA - Ecorp Inc Change Second Amendment

2. CEQA Bio & Permiting Proposal_07.17.25_rev1

3. ECORP Consulting Contract 2024

4. Ecorp Inc Change Order 1__1.2025

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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLTON
AND
ECORP CONSULTING, INC.

1. P
ARTIES AND DATE.

This Amendment No. 2 to the Profe ssional Services Agreement is made and entered into this 21st day of January, 2025 by and between the City of Colto n, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and ECORP Consulting, Inc., a California Corporation (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes i ndividually referred to herein as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”.

2. R
ECITALS.

2.1 Consultant. City and Consultant entered into an agreement titled “Professional Services Agreement,” dated April 17, 2024 (“Agreement”), whereby Consultant agreed to provide Environmental Consulta tion related to the Colton Habitat Conservation Park with Eco- Friendly Community Sports Fields - Development and Pre-Construction.

2.2 Amendment Purpose. City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement for the purposes of increasing the contracted amount in order to advance into next phase and allow for additional changes based on need to move project forward.

2.3 Amendment Authority. This Am endment No. 2 is authorized pu rsuant to Section

3.6.13 of the Agreement.

3. T ERMS.

3.1 Amendment. Section 3.3.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall not exceed Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000) without written approval of the City Council or City Manager as applicable. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.

“Exhibit D is attached hereto to be included as additional to E xhibit A, Scope of Services and incorporated herein by reference.”

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3.2 Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this A mendment No. 1, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment No. 1, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement as amended by this Amendment No. 2.

3.3 Adequate Consideration. The Parties hereto irrevocably st ipulate and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment No. 2

3.4 Severability. If any porti on of this Amendment No. 1 is d eclared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a c ourt of competent jurisdiction , the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.5 Counterparts. This Amendment No. 1 may be executed in dup licate originals, each of which is deemed to be an original, but when taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLTON
AND ECORP CONSULTING SERVIES, INC.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Amendmen t No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

CITY OF COLTON

By: _________________________
William R. Smith
City Manager

Attest: _________________________
Isaac T. Suchil
City Clerk

ECORP CONSULTING, INC

A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

By: _________________________
Ann Surdzial, AICP
Vice President
Director of CEQA/NEPA Services

_________________________
Name (Print)

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EXHIBIT D-1

ADDITION TO SCOPE OF WORK

LETTER FROM DAVID ATWATER, DATED JULY 17, 2025

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)
Deb Farrar
Director of Community Services
City of Colton
659 N. La Cadena Drive
Colton, CA 92324

Subject: Revised Proposal to Provide CEQA, Permitting, and Additional Biological Services for the Colton Habitat Conservation Park and Eco-Friendly Community Soccer Complex Project, San Bernardino County, California Dear Ms. Farrar:

ECORP Consulting, Inc. (ECORP) is pleased to provide this proposal to the City of Colton (Client) for providing additional support services for the proposed Colton Habitat Conservation Park and Eco- Friendly Community Soccer Complex Project (Project) in the City of Colton, San Bernardino County.

The additional services include preparation of the CEQA document, permitting, and additional biological surveys (if needed) on the approximately 45-acre site consisting of portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 016-336-212, 016-336-212, 016-338-101, and 016-33-102. The Scope of Work and Cost Estimate below provide the technical approach and costs proposed by ECORP.

SCOPE OF WORK
This Scope of Work has been prepared to provide CEQA, permitting, and additional biological surveys (if needed) for the approximately 45-acre Project, which is located south of East Congress Street and west of the Santa Ana River. The Project proposes construction of a community soccer park and dedicated conservation park on the approximately 45-acre Project. The Scope of Work addresses the potential requirements for the Project to be compliant with the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) now that burrowing owl is an official State Candidate species for listing and is afforded legal protections under CESA. The Scope of Work and associated costs are based on the current understanding and knowledge of how the burrowing owl is being managed by CDFW since the species was designated as a State Candidate species in October 2024. It is possible that additional requirements by CDFW will surface that are not currently known or have been publicly announced that may affect the scope and costs of the tasks presented below. Should that occur, ECORP will discuss the need for a change order or revision to the scope presented below with the City.

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com Task 1 – Biological Resources Impacts Analysis Report
In order to provide a CEQA-level impacts analysis for the Project, complete with proposed mitigation measures, a Biological Resources Impacts Analysis Report will be prepared. ECORP’s senior biologist will utilize information and data in the Biological Resources Technical Report (in preparation) to prepare a focused impacts assessment document to be used in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The most current impact area boundaries for the Project will be used to delineate acreages of impacts to habitats and vegetation communities. In the Impact Analysis Report, a brief summary of the findings for each sensitive resource will be presented and a resource-specific analysis of potential Project-related impacts to the sensitive resource (direct and indirect, permanent and temporary) will follow. Based on the analysis, appropriate mitigation measures will be developed to offset significant or potentially significant impacts to the sensitive resource. The Impacts Analysis Report will be prepared as a supplemental document to the Biological Resources Technical Report. A draft version of the report will be prepared and submitted electronically. After receipt of one round of complete and compiled comments, a final version will be prepared and submitted electronically.

Task 1 Assumptions:
♦ No changes to the Project impact areas will occur once preparation of the Biological Resources Impacts Analysis Report begins.
♦ The Biological Resources Technical Report will be finalized before the Impacts Analysis Report is initiated.

Task 1 Deliverables:
♦ Draft and Final versions of the Biological Resources Impacts Analysis Report.

Task 2 – Pre-Application Agency Coordination
This task is being included to capture costs associated with pre-application coordination with CA Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), U.S., Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Pre- application coordination with the regulatory agencies is expected to commence in the fall of 2025, concurrent with preparation of the Project CEQA document. Coordination with the regulatory agencies would be regarding expected permits that the Project would need to obtain from each of the agencies and would consist primarily of virtual meetings, email communications, and phone calls. Up to four (4) in- person meetings are included in this task for the Project Manager and the Senior Permitting Specialist to attend, should a site visit or an in-person meeting at an agency office location be required.

Task 2 Assumptions:
♦ Meeting minutes will be provided following each agency meeting as formal documentation of the meeting.

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com ♦ Primary meeting methods will be phone calls and virtual meetings; however, up to four (4) in-person meetings are included in this task.

Task 2 Deliverables:
♦ Draft and Final versions of meeting minutes (up to eight [8]).

Task 3 – CESA Section 2081 Incidental Take Permit Application Based on our understanding of the Project location and design, it is assumed that a Section 2081 Incidental Take Permit (ITP) will need to be secured from CDFW prior to the start of Project ground- disturbing activities to obtain “take” authorization for up to three (3) species: Santa Ana River woolly star, Crotch bumble bee, and western burrowing owl (i.e., covered species). Therefore, this task is provided to prepare an application for a Section 2081 ITP for up to three species. A Section 2081 ITP evaluates and authorizes potential effects of a project on species listed as endangered, threatened, or candidates for listing under the California Endangered Species Act (ESA). Note that the number of species covered in the ITP application may change following pre-application coordination with CDFW.

ECORP will utilize any existing and available reports and data documenting previously conducted habitat assessments and surveys for the covered species, as well as any information received from CDFW during pre-application coordination for the Project. ECORP will prepare the ITP application in accordance with the guidance published by CDFW on their website (https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/CESA/Permitting/Incidental-Take-Permits), which will include, but is not limited to, a description of the Proposed Project, summary of literature reviews and survey reports, impacts analysis, assessment of take, proposed mitigation measures, proposed avoidance and minimization measures, description of a monitoring plan, discussion of financial assurances, and documentation of completion of CEQA (note that CEQA must be complete in order for an ITP application to be deemed “complete” by CDFW). In the application, ECORP will also evaluate the specific impacts to the covered species and their habitats (both direct and indirect, temporary and permanent) and develop commensurate mitigation measures that will “fully mitigate” the impacts to the listed species, in accordance with the mitigation requirements of the state ESA. It is assumed that the Client will provide any missing or additional Project design and Project impact information, including financial assurance information and details on implementation of mitigation requirements, to satisfy the ITP application requirements from CDFW. ECORP will determine exact impact acreages to covered species’ habitat(s) resulting from the Project to perform a complete impacts analysis on the listed species in the application. ECORP’s GIS specialist will perform the acreage calculations and prepare the maps and figures that will be necessary for inclusion with the application submittal.

Although not technically required in the list of information necessary to include in the ITP application on the CDFW website, ECORP will submit relevant GIS or Google Earth data files to CDFW along with the application submittal. In our recent experience working with CDFW, ITP applications are often deemed “incomplete” due to this a specific request from CDFW. Therefore, in an effort to reduce

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com potential for delays associated with an incomplete ITP application, we plan to provide the relevant spatial data to CDFW before it is requested.

Up to four (4) drafts of the ITP application will be prepared: initial preliminary draft, preliminary draft, draft, and final. One round of complete and compiled comments will be addressed in between each draft version. Following the last round of complete and compiled comments and edits from the Client, ECORP will prepare the final version of the ITP application and will submit it electronically to CDFW via either email or the Environmental Permit Information Management System (EPIMS*) and also to the Client for their records. During coordination with CDFW, ECORP will ask the CDFW regulators how they would prefer the application to be submitted, whether by email or via the EPIMS* or both; preferences can vary based on regulator.

This task does not include any permit or processing fees that may be associated with the Section 2081 ITP permitting process. Payment of such fees may be facilitated by ECORP, but payment of such fees will be paid by the Client or the Ultimate Client if the Client is not the Applicant. More information on the ITP application fee can be found on CDFW’s website:
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/CESA/Permitting/Incidental-Take-Permits.

Costs for this task were developed based on ECORP’s understanding of and experience with the ITP process for other state-listed species. Because the burrowing owl is newly ‘listed,’ there could be unexpected costs or delays associated with CDFW not having an existing framework for species mitigation or management. It is common for the ITP process to result in increased Project costs or schedule delays when consulting with CDFW on a newly ‘listed’ species. ECORP will maintain close communication with the Client on the budget for this task to discuss if additional funds are required due to unexpected requests from or an increased timeline imposed by CDFW.

It is assumed that the proposed onsite mitigation areas will be acceptable to CDFW and that no offsite mitigation will be required. This task does not include costs associated with identifying or pursuing mitigation lands, nor does it include any costs associated with mitigation required in the ITP, once received from CDFW.
*Note that if CDFW prefers the ITP application be submitted through EPIMS, the City’s Project representative will be required to create an EPIMs account and will need to give ECORP authorization to prepare and submit application materials on behalf of the City through the EPIMs account.

Task 3 Assumptions:
♦ No offsite mitigation will be required by CDFW.
♦ This task does not include costs associated with identifying or pursuing mitigation lands, nor does it include any costs associated with mitigation required in the ITP, once received from CDFW.

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com Task 3 Deliverables:
♦ Up to four (4) versions of the ITP application: Initial Preliminary Draft, Preliminary Draft, Draft, and Final.
♦ One round of complete and compiled comments will be addressed between each draft version (up to three [3] rounds of review).
♦ Submittal of application via email and/or EPIMS.

Task 4 – Section 7 Consultation with USFWS
Based on our understanding of the Project location and design, it is assumed that the Project will undergo Section 7 consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) prior to the start of Project ground-disturbing activities to obtain “take” authorization for one (1) federally listed species:

Santa Ana River woolly star. The Project is located within designated Critical Habitat for southwestern willow flycatcher and is adjacent to designated Critical Habitat for Santa Ana sucker; however, the Project does not provide suitable habitat for either species. Both of these Critical Habitat areas will be addressed with USFWS but impacts are not expected to occur; therefore, detailed analysis of these areas will not be required. Therefore, this task is provided to prepare a Biological Assessment (BA) in support of the Section 7 consultation process for the Project. A BA evaluates potential effects of a project on species listed as endangered or threatened under the federal ESA or their Critical Habitat, where a federal action is involved. Due to the federal involvement requirement of Section 7 consultation, it is assumed that the federal “hook” to trigger the Section 7 process for the Project will be Project-related impacts to waterway(s) jurisdictional to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that will require a permit from USACE. If during the course of the Project it is revealed that there is no federal “hook” to trigger the Section 7 process, then the Project would need to perform Section 10 consultation with USFWS, which is a different process under the federal ESA and would likely result in increased costs and an expanded timeframe to complete. For costing purposes, it is assumed that a Section 7 consultation will be sufficient for the Project.

ECORP will utilize any existing and available reports and data documenting previously conducted habitat assessments and surveys for the Santa Ana River woolly star, as well as any information received from USFWS during pre-application coordination for the Project. ECORP will prepare the BA in accordance with the Endangered Species Consultation Handbook (https://www.fws.gov/media/endangered-species-consultation-handbook), which will include summary of consultations to date, a description of the Proposed Project action area, Project features and description, Project construction details and schedule, proposed conservation measures, compensation lands description, and biological information regarding the species and their critical habitat within the Project action area. The BA will summarize baseline environmental conditions for the Project, including information on vegetation and biological resources. An analysis of Project effects will be included that will encompass direct, indirect, and cumulative effects. Lastly, the BA will draw conclusion and determination regarding the federally listed species within the Project action area.

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com It is assumed that the Client will provide any missing or additional information regarding the Project and its design and impacts to satisfy the BA requirements. ECORP will also determine exact Project- related impact acreages to the covered species’ habitat, based on spatial data provided by the Client, to perform a complete impacts analysis on the listed species. ECORP’s GIS specialist will perform the acreage calculations and prepare the maps and figures that will be necessary for the BA.

Four (4) drafts of the BA will be prepared: an initial preliminary draft for internal Project team review, a preliminary draft for USFWS informal review, a draft addressing USFWS comments for internal Project team review, and a final version for official submittal to USFWS. ECORP will incorporate one round of complete and compiled comments into each draft version of the document. After addressing the final round of complete and compiled comments, ECORP will prepare the final version of the BA and will submit it electronically to the Client and to USFWS.

It is assumed that the proposed onsite mitigation areas will be acceptable to USFWS and that no offsite mitigation will be required. This task does not include costs associated with identifying or pursuing mitigation lands, nor does it include any costs associated with mitigation required as part of the Section 7 consultation process.

Task 4 Assumptions:
♦ No offsite mitigation will be required by USFWS.
♦ This task does not include costs associated with identifying or pursuing mitigation lands, nor does it include any costs associated with mitigation.

Task 4 Deliverables:
♦ Up to four (4) versions of the Biological Assessment (BA) document: Initial Preliminary Draft, Preliminary Draft, Draft, and Final.
♦ One round of complete and compiled comments will be addressed between each draft version (up to three [3] rounds of review).
♦ Electronic submittal of BA.

Task 5 – Wintering Burrowing Owl Surveys and Letter Report We recommend that wintering burrowing owl surveys, conducted in accordance with the wintering survey protocol outlined in the CDFW Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (2012), be performed for the Project. Results of wintering burrowing owl surveys will provide two main benefits for the Project: 1) Give an understanding of how burrowing owls are or are not using the Project Site throughout the year, and 2) Help in the decision-making process related to obtaining an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) under Section 2081 of the California Endangered Species Act. Additionally, if wintering burrowing owl surveys are performed and they are negative, then those data would be instrumental in defending the decision to not obtain an ITP from CDFW, should questions arise during consultation with CDFW.

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com Focused surveys for wintering owls will be conducted according to the survey protocol identified in CDFW’s Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (2012). The protocol requires four surveys conducted during the wintering (non-breeding) season (September 1 through January 31) during appropriate weather conditions (no rain, fog, high winds, or extreme temperatures). Surveys will be performed between morning civil twilight and 10:00 am and/or from two hours before sunset until evening civil twilight. The four surveys will be evenly spaced throughout the non-breeding season.

The protocol requires that the biologists walk transects spaced between 7 and 20 meters apart, depending upon vegetation height and density, covering the Phase 2 area and a 500-foot buffer, where accessible. If burrowing owls or evidence of the presence of burrowing owls are found (e.g., suitable burrows with whitewash, pellets, bones of prey items) within the survey area then it will be mapped and the locations will be documented using a GPS unit.

The results of the surveys will be presented in a letter report. The report will include a discussion of the survey methods and results. The draft burrowing owl wintering survey report will be provided electronically for review. After incorporating one round of complete and compiled comments, a final version of the burrowing owl wintering survey letter report will be prepared and submitted electronically.

Task 5 Assumptions:
♦ None.

Task 5 Deliverables:
♦ Draft and Final versions of the Wintering Burrowing Owl Surveys Letter Report.

Task 6 – Updated Biological Resources Assessment and Letter Report (If Needed) This “if needed” task is included in the event delays are experienced in the Project schedule that affect the preparation and delivery of the CEQA document. Reconnaissance-level biological surveys of the Project were conducted in 2024, and focused surveys were conducted in 2025. If the biological surveys conducted for the Project end up being near or over one (1) year old, then it is recommended that an updated biological survey and brief letter report documenting the findings be prepared so that the most current data are used in the CEQA document and for subsequent permitting. This will enable the CEQA document and other supporting documentation for permitting to be more stringent and up-to-date, thereby making the document less likely to be challenged or questioned.

Prior to conducting the biological survey, an ECORP biologist will perform an updated literature review that will include searches of the CDFW California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Electronic Inventory, and the USFWS Information for Planning and Conservation (IPAC).

Following the literature review, ECORP biologists will perform a biological resources assessment survey of the Project Areato determine if site conditions are similar to those previously reported for

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com the Project. Biologists will perform a site walkover, take photographs to document the site conditions, develop a plant and wildlife species list, and characterize or verify the habitats within the Project Area. Vegetation communities previously documented will be verified and, if necessary, modified to reflect current conditions.

Following the completion of the biological survey, ECORP will prepare a letter report that discusses the findings of the current biological survey and compares them to what was previously reported.

Any changes in site condition will be discussed in detail and if the changes in site condition result in changes to the previous biological resources impacts analysis, then the new impacts analysis will be included in the letter report. For costing purposes, it is assumed that the site conditions will be the same and that no additional analysis regarding a change in site conditions will be necessary. The letter report will be prepared as an addendum to the existing Biological Technical Report so that both the Biological Technical Report and the biological resources update letter report can be included as attachments to the CEQA document; a full separate biological technical report will not be prepared as part of this task. ECORP will provide one electronic copy (PDF) of the draft report following completion of the survey. After incorporating one round of complete and compiled comments, a final version of the report will be submitted electronically.

Task 6 Assumptions:
♦ This task would only be needed if the biological surveys conducted for the Project end up being near or over one (1) year old so that the most current biological information is presented in the CEQA document and permit applications.

Task 6 Deliverables:
♦ Draft and Final versions of the Updated Biological Resources Survey Letter Report.

Task 7 – Updated Rare Plant Survey and Letter Report (If Needed) A focused rare plant survey was conducted in 2025; results of which are valid for use in CEQA documentation and appropriate permit applications. However, should there be an unexpected delay in Project schedule or should an explicit request be made by regulatory agency personnel, the survey may need to be repeated. Therefore, this task is being provided on an “if needed” basis.

If found necessary, ECORP will provide two qualified biologists to perform one updated rare plant survey for the Project during the appropriate blooming period for target species (approximately mid- May). The survey will be conducted by walking the Project Area plus a 100-foot buffer in accordance with the USFWS Guidelines for Conducting and Reporting Botanical Inventories for Federally Listed, Proposed, and Candidate Plants, the CDFW Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Natural Communities, and the CNPS Botanical Survey Guidelines of the California Native Plant Society. Target species will include rare plants that have been documented on the Project Site or have potential to occur as identified in the Project’s biological documentation. During the focused survey, transects will be walked in all the accessible portions of the survey area. Portions of the survey area that cannot be accessed on foot will be surveyed using

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com binoculars. A comprehensive list of all plant species observed during the survey will be compiled and included in the report. The location of any special-status plant species encountered during the surveys will be recorded using a Global Positioning System (GPS) equipped with sub-meter accuracy.

ECORP assumes that one (1) survey will need to be conducted during the spring to properly capture the peak blooming periods of the target species. If it is determined that additional surveys are required, ECORP will provide a separate cost estimate and scope of work for the extra survey(s).

Following the completion of the rare plant survey, ECORP will submit one electronic copy of the draft report to the City. The report will describe the methods used to conduct the surveys and the results of each survey. A map showing the location of any special-status plant species observed during the survey will be included in the report. After receiving one round of complete comments on the report, a final version of the report will be submitted electronically.

Task 7 Assumptions:
♦ This task would only be needed if another plant survey is required at the Project Site as a result of agency consultation to update the results of the 2025 plant survey conducted.

Task 7 Deliverables:
♦ Draft and Final versions of the Updated Plant Survey Letter Report.

Task 8 - Updated Aquatic Resources Delineation
ECORP conducted the original delineation in 2024 and we anticipate that, by the time permits are sought, the conditions on the ground could have changed. In many cases, the agencies will want a delineation that is less than a year in age.

ECORP will conduct an updated desktop delineation and field review of the Project area to review and confirm the current site conditions, and to comply with the most current standards and definitions required by USACE, CDFW and RWQCB. This delineation will occur prior to submittal of the applications. It can either be documented in a stand alone report or it can be a part of the impact analysis letter that is expected to be prepared for the Project.

Based the aforementioned guidance and field review, a letter report that updates the delineation work to current standards will be prepared. The report will include figures, photographs of the features found during the updated field work, a discussion of the existing site conditions, description of vegetation communities that are present within the Project area, and a brief discussion of delineated features found within the study area. Based on the most engineering plans for the work, ECORP will confirm or revise expected impacts associated with the Project in the report.

A draft report will be prepared and submitted for comment. One round of consolidated comments will be addressed and the report will then be finalized. The final report will be made available if necessary to the regulatory agencies (USACE, CDFW and RWQCB) for renewal of the permitting

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July 17, 2025
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Task 8 Deliverables:
♦ Electronic copy of the Draft and Final Updated Aquatic Resources Delineation Letter Report Task 9 – Cultural Resources Inventory
ECORP will conduct a cultural resources inventory of the 45-acre Project Area in Colton, California. All work will be conducted by, or under the direct supervision of, a Registered Professional Archaeologist, who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for prehistoric and historical archaeology.

This scope of work includes a records search with the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) of the California Office of Historic Preservation, which includes a review of the state archaeological site files, the National Register of Historic Places, and other databases that catalogue significant events and resources in local, state, or national history. Information will be obtained on previously recorded archaeological sites and cultural resource management studies in and within a standard 1-mile of the project area. ECORP will also contact the Native American Heritage Commission to request a sacred lands file search to determine whether any sacred sites have been recorded on the property. Additionally, ECORP will contact local historical societies, if any, to seek additional information in the location of the Project Area.

ECORP will complete an intensive field survey of the entire 45-acre Project Area. ECORP will survey all accessible portions of the Project Area using pedestrian transect intervals spaced 10 to 15 meters apart, where possible. The Project Area will be examined for evidence of cultural resources, including pre-contact and historic-period (i.e., over 50 years of age) cultural deposits and features. If any resources are identified in the Project Area, they must be recorded and mapped in accordance with the standards of the California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP); however, for costing purposes, ECORP assumes that no cultural resources will need to be recorded. A separate scope and cost will be prepared for any recording of resources and evaluation of eligibility to be included in the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) or the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) based on the level of effort required.

ECORP will prepare an inventory report that follows the California Office of Historic Preservation’s recommended content and format. The report will provide the historic context, methods, results, and recommendations for appropriate findings.

Task 9 Deliverables:
♦ Electronic copy of the Draft and Final Cultural Resources Inventory Report

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July 17, 2025
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215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com Task 9 Schedule:
♦ ECORP will submit the deliverable to the Client within 60 calendar days of the receipt of a notice to proceed and all required data needs. This schedule may be affected and/or delayed by third parties, including the California Historical Resources Information System, or if the data needs specified below are not provided at the time of contract execution. ECORP will strive to provide the deliverable sooner than anticipated, but reserves the right to use the entire timeframe specified herein, subject to the stated assumptions.

Task 9 Data Needs:

In order to submit a deliverable under the schedule provided above, ECORP will require receipt of the following information:
♦ Boundary files: the client (or its lead consultant) will provide an AutoCAD file(s) or ESRI shapefile(s) of the project footprint/impact areas as closed polyline or polygon features. ECORP requests that the AutoCAD or ESRI GIS file(s) be provided in a defined and clearly stated coordinate system, with project footprint/impact areas clearly designated on either single layer, or on multiple layers, with clear direction given to what layers constitute the project footprint and or impact areas.
♦ Project Description: the client (or its lead consultant) will provide a written description of the project, including a description of the depths of disturbance and type of activity being proposed, to the level of detail known at the time of contract execution.

Task 10 – AB 52 Tribal Cultural Resources Consultation Assistance (OPTIONAL) If requested by the City of Colton (City), ECORP will assist the City in consulting with California Native American tribes under Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52). At the direction and discretion of the City, ECORP may use this budget to assist in drafting consultation letters, coordinate tribal meetings, maintain the AB 52 administrative record, author CEQA sections, and provide technical support to the agency in determining whether or not Tribal Cultural Resources will be significantly impacted by the project.

This cost estimate is provided on a time and materials basis as requested by the City for any number of individual projects. If the consultation requests from the tribes or services requested from the City will require more effort that will exceed the budget provided herein, then a contract change order would be required to complete the scope and AB 52 consultation.

Task 10 Deliverables:
♦ Draft AB 52 notification, consultation initiation, and consultation conclusion letters Task 11 – Paleontological Resources Technical Report
ECORP will conduct a paleontological record search through the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum (LACNHM), Los Angeles, CA. The record search results will detail the project site’s sensitivity

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July 17, 2025
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215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com to producing paleontological resources as well as any recorded paleontological resources from within the Project area and from within a 1-mile radius. In addition to the record search, a detailed desktop literature review will be conducted on the paleontology of the project area. Information about previous surveys and previously recorded paleontological resources will be obtained for the project area.

A qualified paleontologist will review the results of the record search obtained from the LACNHM.

Based on the observations and recommendations outlined in the search, a paleontological resources technical report will be drafted discussing the geologic units found within the Project site and within a 1-mile radius, particularly those units that are sensitive to producing paleontological resources. In addition, a list of paleontological resources that have been documented and curated at the museum from the Project site area and vicinity will be listed. Finally, if there is a likelihood of encountering paleontological resources during project construction, the letter report will recommend mitigation measures to follow during construction activities.

Task 11 Deliverables:
♦ Electronic version of the Draft and Final versions of the Paleontological Resources Technical Report
Task 12 – CEQA IS/MND
Task 12A –Administrative Draft IS/MND
Using the updated Project-specific information provided by the Client (e.g., site plan, grading plan, etc.), updated and new technical reports prepared for the Project as described above and already completed, the adopted 2019 IS/MND (Psomas 2019), and other reference material (e.g., literature reviews and records searches), ECORP will complete the CEQA IS checklist using the City-approved format. ECORP will prepare an updated description of the Project including the location of the Project area (including a Project map), a brief description of the environmental setting; an identification of environmental effects using the above-referenced checklist format, a brief substantiation of the checklist entries, and a list of references and preparers. ECORP will provide mitigation measures (if required) that can be developed using existing data. A site visit by an Environmental Planner will be conducted. The site-specific analyses prepared for the Project (described above) will identify the potential for significant impacts and will identify mitigation measures.

The Administrative Draft IS/MND will include the Project Description, Project Location, identification of the Project Proponent, a list of the mitigation measures, and the proposed finding of no significant effect. After review and receipt of comments from the Client, a revised Administrative Draft IS/MND will be prepared for submittal to the City. We have assumed two rounds of review with

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July 17, 2025
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215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com the City. After receipt of one (1) set of integrated comments on the Administrative Draft IS/MND from the City, ECORP will revise the Administrative Draft IS/MND accordingly.

Task 12A Deliverables:
♦ An electronic copy of the Project Description
♦ An electronic copy of the Administrative Draft IS/MND will be submitted to the Client and City via email for review and comment.

Task 12B – Prepare Draft IS/MND
After receipt of integrated comments on the Administrative Draft IS/MND from the City, we will revise the IS/MND accordingly. ECORP will provide five (5) bound copies and one (1) electronic copy of the environmental document to the City for internal use. ECORP will prepare the necessary Summary Form for Electronic Document Submittal for electronic submittal to the State Clearinghouse. We have assumed that the mailing list will be provided by the City. ECORP will prepare up to thirty (30) copies (on compact disc or thumb drive) of the document and distribute to addressees on the mailing list. ECORP will prepare the following notices as required by CEQA:
♦ Notice of Intent (NOI) to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration ♦ Notice of Completion (State Clearinghouse Cover)
One copy of each of these notices will be filed with the San Bernardino County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse, as appropriate, by ECORP. One electronic copy of each notice will be provided to the City. The NOI is required by CEQA to be either posted on-site, mailed to the surrounding property owners, or published in a newspaper of general circulation. ECORP will arrange for the NOI to be published in a newspaper of general circulation. Document distribution, filing with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse, and publishing of the notices in a newspaper of general circulation will be provided by ECORP. Our scope assumes that up to thirty (30) recipients will be included in the document distribution. The costs associated with document distribution, County Clerk and State Clearinghouse filing, and publishing of notices in the newspaper is included in our cost estimate.

Task 12B Deliverables:
♦ Five (5) bound copies and one (1) electronic copy of the Draft IS/MND for City use ♦ Thirty (30) copies of the Draft IS/MND to mailing list (on compact disc or thumb drive) ♦ One Summary Form for Electronic Document Submittal for uploading to the State Clearinghouse
♦ Notice of Intent and Notice of Completion
♦ Affidavit of Publication

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July 17, 2025
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215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com Task 12C –Final IS/MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program The Lead Agency (City) must consider any comments received on the IS/MND when making a decision on the Proposed Project. For costing purposes we have assumed that ten (10) comment letters containing five (5) comments each will be received (or a total of 50 comments). ECORP will collate all public comments and comment letters regarding the IS/MND and prepare written responses to comments for inclusion in the Final IS/MND. It is assumed that City staff will receive all public and agency comments and will forward to ECORP as soon as possible after receipt.

The Final IS/MND will include responses to comments received on the Draft IS/MND, any changes to the Draft IS/MND, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP, if required), prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15097. ECORP will prepare the MMRP in table format, with input from the City. An Administrative Final IS/MND and MMRP will be prepared, and after review by the City, the Final IS/MND and MMRP will be provided. Although not required by CEQA, ECORP will prepare a separate Responses to Comments document for distribution to any person or agency who has reviewed the Draft IS/MND and provided comments on the Proposed Project. Our scope of work assumes that up to thirty (30) recipients will be provided with the Responses to Comments document.

ECORP will prepare the following notice as required by CEQA:
♦ Notice of Determination (NOD)
A copy of the NOD will be filed with the San Bernardino County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse, as appropriate, within five business days of adoption the IS/MND by ECORP. An electronic copy of the NOD will be provided to the City. ECORP has assumed that the City will pay any fees associated with this notice and those fees have not been included in our cost estimate. The 2025 CDFW CEQA document filing fee for an MND will be $2,968.75. The County Clerk filing fee is $50.

Task 12C Deliverables:
♦ Electronic submittal of the Administrative Final IS/ MND and MMRP ♦ Thirty (30) electronic copies of the Responses to Comments document distributed to up to thirty (30) recipients.
♦ Five (5) bound hardcopies with and one (1) electronic copy of the Final IS/ MND for City use ♦ Notice of Determination (NOD)
Task 13 – Permitting Meetings
ECORP will provide a regulatory specialist, or assistant, to participate in meetings that are related to the pre-application process for permitting, the search for suitable mitigation for the permitting, or other related matters. These meetings are expected to be held by video conferencing primarily, with no travel costs needed. We also anticipate a meeting (video conference) with each of the three

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July 17, 2025
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Task 13 Deliverables:
♦ Attendance at meetings
♦ Meeting minutes will be provided following each agency meeting as formal documentation of the meeting.

Task 14 – Regulatory Permitting (401, 404, and 1602)
Because the Project would need regulatory permits for the Project impacts to streambeds and similar features, ECORP will engage the CDFW, USACE and RWQCB to conduct pre-filing meetings, conduct application preparation and file applications on behalf of the Client. During the permit processing phase, ECORP will engage in correspondence with the regulatory agencies mentioned above to answer questions, clarify application information and provide additional documentation if requested and if it is readily available. We have anticipated the documents which would be needed for the permitting process and costed those below, to the extent feasible. Any documents or new studies needed that are not mentioned below, which the agencies request, would need to be scoped separately.

For the purposes of this scope of work, we assume that the Project will engender approximately 1.8 acres of impacts to streambeds, all within Feature 1 of the delineated features. Feature 1 is an ephemeral stream that would likely not qualify as jurisdictional to the USACE. However, coordination with the agency is necessary in order to verify that and to get that determination documented. If the Project impacts a greater amount of area and linear feet, due to unforeseen changes, additional scoping may then be needed. For both CDFW and RWQCB, pre-filing coordination would be undertaken. Note that this is a necessary step for the RWQCB and a part of their application process.

For CDFW, a new permit would be applied for through the EPIMS portal for submitting permit notifications. ECORP will coordinate with CDFW and the permit applicant (City) to create an account and enter in the appropriate information for the permitting. For the Water Board, ECORP will prepare the PDF application and coordinate with the permit applicant to provide any information needed for the permit application, to sign the application, and to ensure that it is sent to the right office and person.

ECORP will then guide the permit coordination process to ensure that if one or more agencies have questions about the Project or its impacts, these are answered in a timely fashion. We have assumed 80 hours of coordination work with the permit applicant and agencies. Based on the d specific requirements of the regulations for each agency, the regulatory permitting approach may vary, affecting the length of time required for permitting or the costs associated with the permitting for

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
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215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com the Project. Costs for submittal of applications/notifications are described below under Task X.

Permitting specifics are further detailed below (Tasks 14A, 14B and 14C).

Task 14A – CWA Section 404 Permit (USACE)
Based on potential impacts to the unnamed ephemeral stream due to the Project, ECORP will start a file for the Project within the USACE Regulatory Request System (RRS) and request a pre-filing meeting for the Project. The RRS is the method required by the USACE for permit coordination activities under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and is entirely electronic. Email correspondence will begin for the Project with the USACE once a Project Manager has been assigned. In that correspondence, ECORP will answer any questions about the Project, provide information, and arrange a meeting with the permit applicant and Project engineers.

ECORP will set up an agenda for the pre-filing meeting. During the pre-filing meeting, ECORP will take notes and after the meeting, ECORP will provide the team with Meeting Minutes. As stated above, we anticipate this Project will not require a permit under Section 404 because the stream being impacted is ephemeral and it is isolated. ECORP will continue to coordinate with the USACE on information needs after the meeting, with the goal in mind to obtain a determination of jurisdiction of the impacted features and a determination of no requirement for Section 404 permitting for the Project.

Information needed to complete this step will be detailed information about the Project activity, its purpose, its design, its direct and indirect impacts to biological resources, its impacts to federal listed species, and full description of any proposed mitigation measures for impacts to waterbodies in the Project Area. Most of the information required to complete the notification has already been collected, but if there is additional information or updated information regarding design or engineering that is needed then it is assumed that the applicant will provide that information. Other information to be provided will include a Section 106 compliant cultural resources report (may require time to coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Office) and information showing compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act.

Task 14B – 1600 Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration (CDFW) Because the Project has impacts to an unnamed ephemeral stream, which qualifies as a CDFW streambed, ECORP anticipates that the Project will need a Streambed Alteration Agreement with the agency. ECORP will reach out to the CDFW and request a pre-filing meeting for the Project. Email correspondence will begin for the Project with the CDFW once a Project Manager has been assigned.

In that correspondence, ECORP will answer any questions about the Project, provide information, and arrange a meeting with the permit applicant and Project engineers.

ECORP will set up an agenda for the pre-filing meeting. During the pre-filing meeting, ECORP will take notes and after the meeting, ECORP will provide the team with Meeting Minutes. As stated above, we anticipate this Project will require a permit under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code

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July 17, 2025
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ECORP will request that the applicant start an account on EPIMS and either add ECORP as an authorized user or share the account login information. Once ECORP has access to EPIMS, we will prepare a Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration (DFW2023) as a draft for the Proposed Project to authorize these impacts with the CDFW. ECORP will gather the notification materials, which will include (but is not limited to) Project description, summary of impacts and proposed mitigation, anticipated dates of work to be conducted, amount of riparian vegetation and/or trees to be affected, avoidance and minimization measures, and documentation of CEQA and/or NEPA compliance. Most of the information required to complete the notification has been collected or will be collected over the next year, but if there is additional information or updated information that is needed then it is assumed that the applicant will provide that information along with the fee that must be supplied for notification processing.

Once it is ready, the notification will be submitted through EPIMS and the method of payment will be sent to CDFW by the applicant. ECORP will then guide the permit coordination process with CDFW to ensure that if they have questions about the Project or its impacts, these are answered in a timely fashion. We have assumed 80 hours of cumulative coordination work with the permit applicant and agencies on answering questions.

The Project will need to fully mitigate for impacts to streambeds, in order to be able to obtain a Streambed Alteration Agreement. As a part of the permitting process, ECORP will explore options for mitigation both on and, if needed, offsite. This process can be extensive depending on the complexity of the impacts and the agency mitigation requirements. For the purposes of this scope, ECORP has set aside a cumulative 40 hours of senior staff time for this task.

If additional studies are requested by CDFW, or required within the Streambed Alteration Agreement, then these will be addressed in a separate scope.

Task 14C – CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification (RWQCB) Because the Project has impacts to an unnamed ephemeral stream, which qualifies as a Water of the State, ECORP anticipates that the Project will need a Waste Discharge Requirements or Notice of Applicability with the RWQCB. ECORP will reach out to the RWQCB and request a pre-filing meeting for the Project. Note that this is a necessary requirement for the permitting process and the meeting must be no sooner than 30 days prior to submittal of applications. Email correspondence will begin for the Project with the RWQCB once a PM has been assigned for the pre-filing meeting. In that correspondence, ECORP will answer any questions about the Project, provide information, and arrange a meeting with the permit applicant and Project engineers.

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com ECORP will set up an agenda for the pre-filing meeting. During the pre-filing meeting, ECORP will take notes and after the meeting, ECORP will provide the team with Meeting Minutes. As stated above, we anticipate this Project will require a permit under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act because of the waters being impacted. ECORP will continue to coordinate with the RWQCB on information needs after the meeting, with the goal in mind to submit an application to them for the Project.

Based on potential impacts to jurisdictional resources, ECORP will prepare an application for Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification to the RWQCB for the Project. The RWQCB provides a form specific to the Santa Ana Region (Region 8) to address water quality issues engendered by projects within the state of California.

ECORP will prepare the application materials, which will include (but is not limited to) detailed Project description, detailed description of waterbodies in the Project Area, proposed schedule for the project, details on impacts to waterbodies, water diversion plans (if applicable), summary of Best Management Practices and proposed compensatory mitigation, Project effects on Beneficial Uses to the nearest waterbodies, avoidance and minimization measures, effects on threatened or endangered species, past and future proposals by the applicant, and documentation of CEQA and/or NEPA compliance. Most of the information required to complete the application has already been provided, but if there is additional information or updated information that is needed then It is assumed that the Project proponent will provide that information along with the fee that must be supplied for application processing. The draft application will be submitted in electronic format to the applicant for review and comment. ECORP will incorporate one round of comments into the document and then the draft will be submitted to the RWQCB along with supporting documents and the application fee.

We anticipate that an Alternatives Analysis will be required for the Project, in accordance with the State Wetland Definitions and Procedures (2019). The Alternatives Analysis will be consistent with the requirements of section 230.10 of the State Supplemental Dredge or Fill Guidelines that allows the permitting authority (RWQCB) to determine whether the Proposed Project is the Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative (LEDPA). As a part of this process, a determination on jurisdiction from the USACE will need to be provided. The Alternatives Analysis will be completed in accordance with the tier system identified within the Procedures. Currently we assume the Project will be a “Tier 3 project” that includes any discharge of dredged or fill material that directly impacts more than two-tenths (0.2) of an acre or 300 linear feet of waters of the state, or rare, threatened or endangered species habitat in waters of the state. Tier 3 projects are required to provide an analysis of off-site and on-site alternatives to the Project. We assume most of this information will be provided by the applicant or its lead consultant. The level of effort required for an alternatives analysis is commensurate with the significance of the impacts resulting from the discharge. For this Project, we are assuming a moderate level of complexity.

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
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215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com If additional studies are requested by RWQCB, and agreed to by the Client, then these will be addressed in a separate scope.

Task 15 – Meetings and Project Coordination
ECORP’s Project Manager will disseminate Project information to the ECORP technical team and Ninyo & Moore team and coordinate technical study preparation with the team and Client. Meetings with the Client via telephone (or virtual via Zoom or Teams) to report progress or resolve issues will be held as needed throughout the CEQA document preparation phase and permitting phase.

Additionally, this task has been included to provide guidance and on-call support for the Project team. Under this task, specialists in the tasks described above will be available on an as-needed basis to meet with the Project team, local agencies, and regulatory agencies on issues pertaining to the Proposed Project. This task includes meetings that will be necessary during the Project planning and design process, including multiple meetings with the regulatory agencies and time for any necessary coordination with agency personnel as necessary to support these meetings. Up to 140 hours of time for senior ECORP staff is included in this task, including attendance at up to 2 in-person meetings conducted at the Project site or at a regulatory agency office, and attendance at up to one City Council Hearing.

PERMIT FEES (NOT INCLUDED)
The requisite costs associated with each permit would be paid by the applicant for the Project and are not included within the scope and cost for any of the tasks outlined above. For informational purposes, the estimated costs for the permit fees are detailed within this section.

For USACE there are no fees expected. For CDFW, the fees are determined based on a scale relative to the cost of the project(s), where “project” is defined as construction associated with impacts to each separate feature. Therefore, for CDFW permitting purposes, a single project under CEQA can have multiple “projects” within the whole, each of which have a separate fee associated with them.

For the Water Board, the fee is determined based on the impact acreage. Note also that the agencies issue new fee schedules annually.

Because we do not yet have a final design, or have the final impact acreages or layout, we have estimated the acreage based on current plans at a total of 1.8 acres of Feature 2. We also assume a standard agreement of five years in duration for the CDFW permit, which means construction within the jurisdictional feature takes five years or less to complete. Nevertheless, the fees provided should be considered as an estimate, with final fees to be determined at the time of submittal of applications/notifications.

CDFW (Single feature): $6,698
Regional Board (1.8 acres): $4,212 Application Fee + $63,367.20 Project fee TOTAL FEES: $74,277.20

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
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215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com The following fees will need to be paid for the permit applications addressed in this proposal. These fees are paid directly to the respective regulatory agency for processing of the appropriate permit.

CESA Section 2081 Incidental Take Permit Application Fee (Paid to CDFW): $40,296.50 Permit Fees (Not Included) [$74,277.20]
ITP Permit Fees (Not Included) [$40,296.50]
These fees are not ECORP fees and not included in the cost estimate below.

COST ESTIMATE
The services will be billed on a TIME AND MATERIALS basis. The cost estimates to complete the work are presented in the table below.

Activity Cost ($)
Task 1 – Biological Resources Impacts Analysis Report $10,200.00 Task 2 – Pre-Application Agency Coordination $40,000.00 Task 3 – CESA Section 2081 Incidental Take Permit
Application $33,500.00
Task 4 – Section 7 Consultation with USFWS $25,700.00
Task 5 – Wintering Burrowing Owl Surveys and Letter
Report $33,700.00
Task 6 – Updated Biological Resources Assessment and
Letter Report (If Needed) $9,600.00
Task 7 – Updated Rare Plant Survey and Letter Report (If Needed) $30,000.00
Task 8 – Updated Aquatic Resources Delineation $10,200.00 Task 9 – Cultural Resources Inventory $13,000.00
Task 10- AB 52 Tribal Cultural Resources Consultation
(Optional) $5,000.00
Task 11 – Paleontological Resources Technical Report $5,650.00 Task 12 – CEQA IS/MND
Task 12A – Administrative Draft IS/MND No. 1
Task 12A – Administrative Draft IS/MND No. 2
Task 12B – Draft IS/MND
Task 12C – Final IS/MND and MMRP

$36,000.00
$10,500.00
$5,500.00
$25,000.00
Task 13 – Permitting Meetings $12,000.00
Task 14 – Regulatory Permitting $55,760.00
Task 15 – Meetings and Project Coordination $28,500.00
Total Estimated Cost $345,210.00
Total Estimated Cost with In Needed & Optional
Tasks (Tasks 6, 7, and 10) $389,810.00

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com

Costing Assumptions
♦ The cost proposal is presented on a Time-and-Materials basis in accordance with ECORP Consulting, Inc.'s Rate Schedule, which is attached and made part of this proposal. ♦ Cost and schedule estimates are based on our best judgment of the requirements known at the time of the proposal and can be influenced favorably or adversely by Client needs and other circumstances, including agency or other delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ECORP will perform the services and accomplish the objectives within the presented costs and schedule.

However, if the scope of work or schedule changes, ECORP will offer separate proposals for any out-of-scope work.
♦ ECORP Consulting, Inc., assumes that, by receipt of notice to proceed, full access to the property will be provided by the Client, including keys to locked gates and advance notice to existing property tenants of our right of entry.
♦ It is assumed that ECORP Consulting, Inc., can use and rely on the data and information contained in the Project related documents provided by the Client. ECORP Consulting, Inc., will not perform a technical review of these documents, and will not be responsible for the content or accuracy of these studies.
♦ Change orders will be issued and signed by the Client and ECORP Consulting, Inc., before starting additional work not provided for in the original proposal. If the Client's authorized representative is not available for a signature, the additional out-of-scope work will not commence until the change order is signed.
♦ This cost is valid for a period of 90 days from the date of this proposal. Beyond 90 days, ECORP Consulting, Inc., reserves the right to reevaluate the cost. ♦ Color copies, equipment, and other direct expenses are reimbursed with a 14% administrative handling charge (excluding mileage). These charges are included in the cost estimate, above. ♦ Subcontractor expenses (if any) are reimbursed with a 12% administrative handling charge. These charges are included in the cost estimate, above.
♦ Mileage is reimbursed at the current IRS rate. These charges are included in the cost estimate, above.

If this scope of work and cost estimate meet with your satisfaction, please execute below and return to ECORP Consulting, Inc., as your authorization to begin work. A fully executed copy will be returned to you.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please call me at (858) 279-4040.

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com Sincerely,
ECORP Consulting, Inc.

David Atwater
San Diego Operations Manager/Senior Environmental Planner

Ms. Deb Farrar
July 17, 2025
(P22-519.C)

215 North 5th Street ● Redlands, CA 92374 ● Tel: (909) 307-0046 ● Fax: (909) 307-0056 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com

FEE SCHEDULE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ECORP Consulting, Inc. – 2025 Rates
Classification1 ........................................................................................................................ Rate/Hour Principal V............................................................................................................................................................................. $420 Principal IV ........................................................................................................................................................................... $350 Principal III ............................................................................................................................................................................ $300 Principal II ............................................................................................................................................................................. $255 Principal I .............................................................................................................................................................................. $240 Professional XI .................................................................................................................................................................... $255 Professional X ..................................................................................................................................................................... $235 Professional IX .................................................................................................................................................................... $215 Professional VIII .................................................................................................................................................................. $200 Professional VII ................................................................................................................................................................... $185 Professional VI .................................................................................................................................................................... $175 Professional V ..................................................................................................................................................................... $165 Professional IV .................................................................................................................................................................... $150 Professional III .................................................................................................................................................................... $140 Professional II ...................................................................................................................................................................... $130 Professional I ....................................................................................................................................................................... $120 Technician IV ....................................................................................................................................................................... $115 Technician III........................................................................................................................................................................ $110 Technician II ......................................................................................................................................................................... $100 Technician I ............................................................................................................................................................................. $90 Project Admin III ................................................................................................................................................................ $130 Project Admin II.................................................................................................................................................................. $110 Project Admin I ................................................................................................................................................................... $100 1Technical and Professional classifications include biologists, regulatory permitting specialists, archaeologists, architectur al historians, paleontologists, air quality/greenhouse gas specialists, noise specialists, planners, CEQA/NEPA specialists, UAS pilots, and other technical professionals.

Expense Reimbursement/Other:

1. Computers, facsimile, and telephone are included in the billing rates, and there is no additional charge.

2. Reproduction, equipment and other direct expenses are reimbursed at cost plus a 14% administrative handling charge (excluding mileage).

3. The hourly rates for Subconsultants will be billed at the hourly rate indicated, plus a 12% administrative handling charge.

4. Mileage will be billed at the current IRS rate, adjusted annually.

5. Per Diem, depending upon location, may be charged where overnight stays are required.

6. Expert Witness Testimony, including Depositions, is billed at time and a half.

7. Non-standard invoicing will be billed at the hourly rates for support personnel.

8. Hourly rates will escalate at a rate of 3% per annum.

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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLTON
AND
ECORP CONSULTING, INC.

1. P
ARTIES AND DATE.

This Amendment No. 1 to the Profe ssional Services Agreement is made and entered into this 21st day of January, 2025 by and between the City of Colto n, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and ECORP Consulting, Inc ., a California Corporation (“Consultant”).

City and Consultant are sometime s individually referred to here in as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”.

2. R
ECITALS.

2.1 Consultant. City and Consultant entered into an agreement titled “Professional Services Agreement,” dated April 17, 2024 (“Agreement”), whereb y Consultant agreed to provide Environmental Cons ultation related to the Colton Habitat Conservation Park with Eco-Friendly Community Sports Fields - Development and Pre-Construction.

2.2 Amendment Purpose. City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement for the purposes of increasing the contracted amount in order to advance tasks from future phases into current phase and allow for additional changes based on need to move project forward.

2.3 Amendment Authority. This Am endment No. 1 is authorized pu rsuant to Section

3.6.13 of the Agreement.

3. T ERMS.

3.1 Amendment. Section 3.3.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall not exceed Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) without written approval of the City Council or City Manager as applicable. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set for th in this Agreement.

“Exhibit D is attached hereto to be included as additional to E xhibit A, Scope of Services and incorporated herein by reference.”

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3.2 Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this A mendment No. 1, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment No. 1, whenever the term “Agre ement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement as amended by this Amendment No. 1.

3.3 Adequate Consideration. The Parties hereto irrevocably st ipulate and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment No. 1

3.4 Severability. If any porti on of this Amendment No. 1 is d eclared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a c ourt of competent jurisdiction , the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.5 Counterparts. This Amendment No. 1 may be executed in dup licate originals, each of which is deemed to be an original, but when taken toget her shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLTON
AND ECORP CONSULTING SERVIES, INC.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Amendmen t No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

CITY OF COLTON
By: _________________________
William R. Smith
City Manager
Attest: _________________________
Isaac T. Suchil
City Clerk

ECORP CONSULTING, INC

A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
By: _________________________
Anne Surdzial, AICP
Vice President
Director of CEQA/NEPA Services
_________________________
Name (Print)

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EXHIBIT D-1

ADDITION TO SCOPE OF WORK

LETTER FROM DAVID ATWATER, DATED 11/14/2024

3838 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 370 ● San Diego, CA 92108 ● Tel: (858) 279-4040 ● Fax: (858) 279-4043 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com November 14, 2024
(P22-519
.A)
Deb Farrar
Community Services Director
City of Colton
650 N. La Cadena Drive
Colton, CA 92324
S
ubject: Change Order Proposal to Move Phase II Tasks to Phase I for Completing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Impacts Analyses and Regulatory Approvals for the Colton Habitat Conservation Park with Eco-Friendly Community Sports Fields Project
Dear Ms. Farrar:

ECORP Consulting, Inc. (ECORP) is pleased to provide our change order request to provide support to PBLA Engineering Services and the City of Colton to complete the impact analyses, regulatory approvals, and amended/updated Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND).

A need to move tasks we had planned to do in the second-phase contract up to the first-phase was identified by the Project Team as we found out the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) requires us to submit the complete environmental assessment, field investigation plan, health and safety plan, and management plan for the Guyaux Landfill mitigation concurrently. The initial plan was to do the environmental assessment and field investigation plan in the phase-one contract and then the health and safety plan, and management plan, in the phase-two contract, but all plan documents related to the landfill must be submitted at the same time to LEA. The Scope of Work and Cost Estimate below provide the technical approach and costs proposed by ECORP for these studies. All tasks and subtasks follow the numbering and lettering designation from ECORP’s original proposal.

SCOPE OF WORK
Task 3 – Guyaux Landfill Tasks (Ninyo & Moore)
Subtask 3A – Site Worker Health and Safety Plan, Community Health and Safety Plan and Waste Management Plan
This task includes preparing a worker Site Health and Safety Plan (SHSP) that also includes as an appendix a Community Health and Safety Plan (CHSP). Both of these plans will be included in the Waste Management Plan (WMP) as appendices. The Proposed Project cannot begin until the LEA (and possibly other regulatory agencies/parties) reviews and approves the WMP.

3838 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 370 ● San Diego, CA 92108 ● Tel: (858) 279-4040 ● Fax: (858) 279-4043 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com

Site Worker Health and Safety Plan (SHSP) Any time subsurface activities are conducted by subcontractors and other field staff working at the landfill for this Project or subsequent to completing the Project, they will be required to be trained and current in accordance with the standards provided by Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) (40- hour initial training with annual updates). Appropriate management personnel will also have 8-hour supervisor training. All personnel, including subcontractors, working in or near the subsurface activities are required to have current HAZWOPER certification.

The worker SHSP will be prepared in general accordance with the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.120) and California Code of Regulations, Title 8 Section 5192. The Ninyo & Moore Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) will assist and oversee preparation of the plan.

The SHSP will be required to be implemented during any subsurface activities conducted at the site.

The SHSP will be included as an appendix to the WMP and will be required to be implemented during any subsurface activities conducted at the site.

Community Health and Safety Plan (CHSP) Due to the location of the site (adjacent to residential properties), a CHSP will be prepared for the purpose of providing controls and oversight necessary to limit the community’s exposure to chemicals of concern, dust, noise, and safety hazards associated with planned site Proposed Project activities. The CHSP will provide information related to potential
public exposures to hazards including recommended methods to prevent exposure; identify the chemicals/constituents of concern; describe the environmental monitoring requirements and site control methods; and provide a plan to address potential exposures to hazardous materials/substances that could be encountered. The CHSP will be included as an appendix to the SHSP and will be required to be implemented during any subsurface activities conducted at the site.

Waste Management Plan (WMP) This task includes preparing a WMP that provides policies, information, requirements, and guidelines regarding procedures to be followed by subcontractor(s) and other field personnel participating in any subsurface activities conducted at the site, including but not limited to (e.g., grading; excavating/backfilling; monitoring; temporary stockpiling and management of excavated wastes, soils, etc.; sampling and testing; and assistance with possible onsite reuse of excavated materials [with regulatory agency approval] related to the Project). This WMP needs to be implemented during the current and future construction Project activities.

The general contents of the plan will include an introduction; plan objective; site location/descriptions; site characterization information (environmental background, geology, hydrology, waste types, etc.); definitions of wastes, materials, contaminated substance, hazardous substance, hazardous waste, regulated wastes, etc.; definition of competent person(s); requirements related to contractors/subcontractors working at the site; information related to environmental consultant; notifications; permits; excavation, segregation and stockpiling; offsite disposal and/or onsite reconsolidation; stockpile sampling program; stockpile sampling analytical testing program;

3838 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 370 ● San Diego, CA 92108 ● Tel: (858) 279-4040 ● Fax: (858) 279-4043 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com

waste transport and offsite disposal; waste management inspection and documentation program; and information/requirements for updating the WMP. The plan is intended to be a master document that can be used, and as necessary, updated for the current Project as well as future work that involves disturbing the subsurface materials at the site. The WMP will be submitted to the LEA for their review and approval prior to beginning the Proposed Project.

Task 3A Deliverables:
♦ Draft and Final versions of the SHSP, CHSP, and WMP submitted electronically.

Task 7 – Meetings and Project Coordination
Subtask 7B – Guyaux Landfill Project Management/Coordination, Meetings, and Site Visit
This task is anticipated to include Project management, meetings/teleconferences, coordination with regulatory agency staff and other parties directly related to the Guyaux Landfill activities. It is recommended that there is an initial Project “kick off” meeting with regulatory agency and other Project staff (ECORP, City of Colton, etc.) to confirm that the proposed scope of work as indicated in this proposal is consistent with the environmental requirements for the construction of the planned soccer park, particularly because this scope of work differs from the Mitigation Measures indicated in the IS/MND (Psomas 2019). A site visit with applicable staff is recommended, likely at the time of the “kick off” meeting. The level of effort related to agency interaction for the Project is not known at this time and therefore a certain amount of time was assumed for the purposes of this scope of work.

Time for ECORP’s Project Manager is included in this task to attend any meetings related to the Guyaux Landfill activities.

Task 7 Deliverables:
♦ None.

SCHEDULE
The schedule for the tasks presented in this proposal is included below (Table 1). This schedule can be modified based on the needs of the City.

Table 1: Schedule
Tasks Time Frame for Completion
Task 3 – Guyaux Landfill Tasks
Subtask 3A – Site Worker Health & Safety Plan,
Community Health & Safety Plan, and Waste
Management Plan
4 to 6 weeks from notice to proceed and receipt of project description, completed site plan.

Task 7 – Meetings and Project Coordination

P
age 4 of 4
3838 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 370 ● San Diego, CA 92108 ● Tel: (858) 279-4040 ● Fax: (858) 279-4043 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com Tasks Time Frame for Completion
Subtask 7B: Guyaux Landfill Project
Management/Coordination, Meetings, and Site
Visit
As needed.

COST ESTIMATE
The services will be billed on a TIME AND MATERIALS basis. The cost estimates to complete the work are presented below.

Task Cost ($)
Task 3 – Guyaux Landfill Tasks --
Subtask 3A – Site Worker Health & Safety Plan, Community Health & Safety Plan, and Waste Management Plan $21,500
Task 7 – Meetings and Project Coordination
Subtask 7B: Guyaux Landfill Project Management/Coordination, Meetings, and Site Visit $11,150 TOTAL $32,650
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please call me at (858) 279-4040.

Sincerely,
ECORP Consulting, Inc.

David Atwater
San Diego Operations Manager/Senior Environmental Planner

Item: 6.

Staff Report

Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
To: City Council
From: Bill Smith, City Manager
Prepared By: Deb Farrar, Director
Item Name: Contract Amendment - PBLA Engineering, Inc. - Approve Second Amendment to Contract with PBLA Engineering, Inc. to Continue to Provide Engineering and Project Management for the Colton Habitat Conservation Park with Eco-Friendly Community Sports Fields.

Recommended Action:

Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with PBLA Engineering, Inc., increasing the contracted amount to not-to- exceed $1,250,000 to continue to provide project management for the Colton Habitat Conservation Park with Eco-Friendly Community Sports Fields, as per the terms of the PSA, including exhibits attached thereto.

Background:

The Colton Habitat Conservation Park with Eco-Friendly Community Sports Fields is the City’s first new park development in more than 25 years, funded by $18 million in State grant funding.

The 45-acre project combines 21 acres of community sports fields with 24 acres of dedicated habitat restoration, reflecting the City’s commitment to expanding recreational opportunities while protecting sensitive natural resources.

The site’s proximity to the Santa Ana River and its historical association with the Guyaux landfill add considerable complexity to the development process. The project requires approvals from multiple regulatory agencies, each with its own environmental and compliance standards, making careful sequencing of tasks essential.

In March 2024, the City entered into a two-year professional services agreement with PBLA Engineering, Inc. for project management and regulatory coordination, with an initial not-to- exceed contract amount of $150,000 for Phases I and II. In January 2025, the City approved a first contract amendment, increasing the amount to $350,000, in order to advance critical tasks

and maintain momentum while regulatory requirements were addressed.

Through these first two phases, PBLA completed all preliminary surveying and mapping, most planning tasks, and several engineering deliverables that were advanced earlier than planned to meet agency review needs. These efforts established the foundation for design, environmental compliance, and landfill mitigation planning, positioning the City to proceed into the next stage of work.

Issues/Analysis:

With the completion of preliminary phases, the project is now ready to advance into Final Architectural and Engineering design. This stage will bring the project to a 90% design level, ensuring the plans are suitable for detailed agency review and permitting. Advancing to this phase is critical to maintain project momentum, align with State funding requirements, and prepare the City for eventual construction bidding.

The proposed scope of work includes preparation of full architectural site plans, restroom building design, paving and drainage layouts, fencing, and site amenities, along with coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Structural engineering services are also required for building foundations, light poles, and other site improvements. Landscape architecture and irrigation plans will be developed in tandem, creating a cohesive final design package. In addition, on-site engineering will cover grading, storm drain systems, subdrainage for sports fields, and water quality management plans. Off-site engineering will provide for street, sewer, water, and lighting improvements necessary to serve the park.

To accomplish this work, PBLA Engineering has assembled a team of subconsultants, including specialists in landscape architecture, structural engineering, fire protection, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems. City staff will continue to oversee all work to ensure consistency with project goals and State funding conditions.

The proposed second contract amendment with PBLA Engineering totals $705,437. This amount covers final design and engineering services and brings the total PBLA contract value to just over $1 million. This amendment ensures the City can move forward with a complete set of coordinated plans, positioning the project for regulatory approvals and construction readiness.

Staff recommends approval of Second Amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement, increasing the contract amount to not-to-exceed $1,250,000. This change will allow PBLA Engineering to advance critical tasks and maintain project momentum while accommodating further adjustments based on regulatory feedback. The proposed change order includes provisions for staff oversight to ensure accountability. All task adjustments must receive prior approval from the designated staff representative, and as long as these changes remain within the revised contract amount, additional City Council approval will not be required. This streamlined approach ensures the project continues progressing without unnecessary delays, allowing the City to address the complexities of this environmentally sensitive development while meeting State funding requirements.

Fiscal Impacts:

City Council approved Resolution R-31-23 on April 18, 2023, appropriated funding for the State Grant in expenditure account group 225-6200-6238. Adequate appropriations are available to carry over to the FY2025-26 adopted budget in Miscellaneous Grants Fund Capital Improvement Account Number 225-6200-6238-3890-000-023.

Alternatives:

Attachments:

1. PBLA CONTRACT 3.6.2024

2. PBLA amendment 1

3. PSA - PBLA Amendment 2

4. PBLA - Proposal Final Architectural, Engineering, & Subs

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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLTON
AND
PBLA ENGINEERING, INC.

1. P
ARTIES AND DATE.

This Amendment No. 2 to the Profe ssional Services Agreement is made and entered into this 21st day of January, 2025 by and between the City of Colto n, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and PBLA Engineering, Inc., a California Corporation (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes i ndividually referred to herein as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”.

2. R
ECITALS.

2.1 Consultant. City and Consultant entered into an agreement titled “Professional Services Agreement,” dated March 6, 2024 (“Agreement”), whereby Consultant agreed to provide Planning, Architectural, E ngineering and Project Manage ment related to the Colton Habitat Conservation Park with Eco-Friendly Community Sports Fi e l d s - D e v e l o p m e n t and Pre-Construction.

2.2 Amendment Purpose. City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement for the purposes of increasing the contracted amount in order to advance tasks from future phases into current phase and allow for additional changes based on need to move project forward.

2.3 Amendment Authority. This Am endment No. 2 is authorized pu rsuant to Section

3.6.13 of the Agreement.

3. T ERMS.

3.1 Amendment. Section 3.3.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall not exceed One Million, Two Hundred, Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,250,000 ) without written approval of the City Council or City Manager as applicable. Extra Work may be authorized, as d escribed below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.

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3.2 Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this A mendment No. 2, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment No. 2, whenever the term “Agre ement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement as amended by this Amendment No. 2.

3.3 Adequate Consideration. The Parties hereto irrevocably st ipulate and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment No. 2

3.4 Severability. If any porti on of this Amendment No. 2 is d eclared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a c ourt of competent jurisdiction , the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.5 Counterparts. This Amendment No. 2 may be executed in dup licate originals, each of which is deemed to be an original, but when taken toget her shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLTON
AND PBLA ENGINEERING, INC.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Amendmen t No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

CITY OF COLTON

By: _________________________
William R. Smith
City Manager

Attest: _________________________
Isaac T. Suchil
City Clerk

PBLA ENGINEERING, INC

A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

By: _________________________
Steven Busby
Principal In-Charge

_________________________
Name (Print)

P. B. L. A. ENGINEERING, INC.

Planning  Engineering  Architecture  Surveying

1809 E. Dyer Rd., Suite 301 981 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 168 1481 Ford St., Suite 201 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Pomona, CA 91768 Redlands, CA 92373 (888) 714-9642 (888)714-9642 (888)714-9642
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FINAL
ARCHITECTURE and ENGINEERING

PROPOSAL

For

City of Colton
Project No. xxxx

COLTON HABITAT CONSERVATION

PARK WITH ECO-FRIENDLY

COMMUNITY SPORTS FIELD
Colton, CA

PREPARED FOR:

City of Colton
650 N La Cadena Dr.

Colton, CA 92324

6/26/2025

P. B. L. A. ENGINEERING, INC.

Planning  Engineering  Architecture  Surveying

1809 E. Dyer Rd., Suite 301 981 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 168 1481 Ford St., Suite 201 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Pomona, CA 91768 Redlands, CA 92373 (888) 714-9642 (888)714-9642 (888)714-9642
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6/26/2025

City of Colton
650 N La Cadena Dr.

Colton, CA 92324

Attn.: Deb Farrar

Re: Colton Community Soccer Complex – Final Architecture and Engineering Colton, CA

Dear: Deb,

PBLA Engineering is pleased to offer this proposal for furnishing Final Architecture and Engineering Plans required to complete the development of the above referenced project in the City of Colton.

We propose to provide professional design services as detailed in the following Exhibit "A.”

Please feel free to call and discuss any aspect of this proposal. This opportunity to be of continued service is appreciated. We look forward to a successful project.

Best Regards,

PBLA Engineering, Inc.

_____________________________________
Steven Busby
Principal
SB:le

_______________________________________
Agreed & Accepted
Deb Farrar