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
This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments regarding Closed Session items. If you wish to address the City Council regarding a Closed Session item, please fill out and submit a public comment card into the public comment card box BEFORE the meeting begins. During the public comment period, the City Clerk will call each speaker by name to approach the podium.
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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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
To help conduct the business of the City Council in an orderly fashion, the City Council has adopted rules pertaining to decorum and order, as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure. The City Council will strictly enforce these rules in order to allow full expression of ideas and opinions by councilmembers, staff and the public. Generally, the City's rules of decorum prohibit comments or actions which willfully disrupt the meeting. All remarks and questions shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any particular member. No individual Councilmember or member of the City staff shall be questioned without first obtaining permission from the Presiding Officer. The City Council asks that all persons - including councilmembers, staff and the public - act and speak respectfully.
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
Prior to rendering a decision in any proceeding involving a license, permit, contract or other entitlement pending before the City Council, any Council Member who has received been promised a gift or gifts aggregating $50.00 or more in value within the preceding twelve months from a party or participant in the proceeding shall disclose that fact either orally or in writing during open session. This disclosure shall be made part of the official public record of the proceeding, either as part of the minutes of the meeting or as a separate writing filed with the city. (CMC Section 2.04.030)
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
To speak on business items, it is requested that you Submit your filled out public comment card into the public comment card box before the meeting begins. Once your name is called you may approach the podium. Please begin your public comment by stating your name and your city of residence; then proceed to share your public comment. The applicant will be allowed 5 minutes to address the Council, and all other people will be allowed 3 minutes. The presiding officer shall have certain discretion to extend or limit time as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure.
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
This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments regarding Consent Calendar items or any other general subject. If you wish to address the City Council please fill out and submit a public comment card into the public comment card box BEFORE the meeting begins. During the public comment period, the City Clerk will call each speaker by name to approach the podium.
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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Procedures for Addressing City Council
For the Official Record, it is requested that you submit your filled out public comment card into the public comment card box before the meeting begins. Once your name is called by the City Clerk you may approach the podium to speak. Please begin your public comment by stating your name and your city of residence; then proceed to share your public comment. The City Council encourages public input on all City issues within the Rules of Decorum. Speakers will be limited to the time periods provided on the Agenda; provided, however, that the presiding officer shall have certain discretion to extend or limit time as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure.
Rules of Decorum
To help conduct the business of the City Council in an orderly fashion, the City Council has adopted rules pertaining to decorum and order, as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure. The City Council will strictly enforce these rules in order to allow full expression of ideas and opinions by councilmembers, staff and the public. Generally, the City's rules of decorum prohibit comments or actions which willfully disrupt the meeting. All remarks and questions shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any particular member. No individual Councilmember or member of the City staff shall be questioned without first obtaining permission from the Presiding Officer. The City Council asks that all persons - including councilmembers, staff and the public - act and speak respectfully.
Notice to Public
Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item referred to, on the Agenda, are available for public inspection at the following locations: Office of the City Clerk, 650 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA; City of Colton Public Library, 656 9th St., Colton, CA; or the City of Colton Internet Website, www.coltonca.gov. Any person having questions concerning any item on the Agenda may call the City Clerk Office at (909) 370-5001 to make inquiry concerning the nature of the item described on the Agenda. The City Clerk’s Office shall direct inquiries to the appropriate office.
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 councilmembers, staff or the public request that specific items be discussed and/or removed for separate discussions or action.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City Meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 909-370-5001. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Legal Challenges
If you challenge in court any discussion or action taken concerning an item on this Agenda, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the meeting or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the City's consideration of the item at the meeting.
Manual of Procedure
The City Council adopted its Manual of Procedure pursuant to Resolution No. R-41-18, with the latest updates being approved on November 2, 2021. Copies are available in the Office of the City Clerk.