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, November 4, 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. _____________________________________________________________________________
Closed Session
1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Colton Housing Group LLC et al. v. City of Colton et al. San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2521712.
2) Conference with Legal Counsel
Workers Compensation Case No. ADJ19813543
Dooley vs. City of Colton
3) Conference with Labor Negotiators
City Representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager & Tom Cody, HR Director Employee Groups: IBEW Water/Wastewater (IBEW W/W)
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 Don Duenez - Echoes of Love Church
Flag Salute
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Member - Bernie Moyeda
Roll Call
Ceremonial Matters
There are no Ceremonial Matters.
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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
1) Further Discussion Regarding City Council Compensation.
Public Hearings
There are no Public Hearing items.
Business Items
There are no Business items.
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.
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 councilmembers, 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 Meeting held on October 21, 2025, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
City Clerk: Isaac T. Suchil
2) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 09/17/2025 and totaling $69,254.26; voucher numbers 221933 to 222010 dated 09/30/2025 and totaling $96,901.90; voucher numbers 222011 to 222152 dated 10/02/2025 and totaling $2,671,043.62; voucher numbers 222153 to 222273 dated 10/09/2025 and totaling $1,026,899.10; and a payroll disbursement listing dated 09/13/2025 to 09/26/2025 and totaling $1,307,805.56.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
3) Authorized Positions List – Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Authorized Positions List to Add the Position of Assistant City Manager, Resolution No. R-91-25.
Staff Person: Bill Smith
4) City Clerk/City Treasurer Benefits – Approve and Adopt a Resolution Amending Benefits for the City Clerk and the City Treasurer, Resolution No. R-85-25.
Staff Person: Carlos Campos
5) Continued Funding Application - California Department of Education (CDE) – Approve and Adopt a Resolution for the CDE Continued Funding Application for the Early Childhood Education Program in the Community Services Department for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Resolution No. R-84-25.
Staff Person: Deb Farrar
6) Contract Award - Scott Manufacturing Solutions, Inc. - Approve Contract Award to Scott Manufacturing Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of $191,541.14 for the Purchase of Four (4) 1200 kVAR Capacitor Banks for the Electric Utility.
Staff Person: Charles Berry
7) Contract Award - Three Peaks Corp - Award Contract to Three Peaks Corp for the Design/Build of Park Improvements at Elizabeth Davis Park.
Staff Person: Deb Farrar
8) Grant - Office of Traffic Safety - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Accepting Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant for FY 25/26, Resolution No. R-79-25.
Staff Person: Anthony Vega
9) Grant Award - Homeland Security Grant (HSAP) – Approve and Adopt a Resolution and Budget Amendment to Approve and Accept the FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Award, and Reflect Purchase of Malware/Cybersecurity Hardware and Related Equipment, Resolution No. R-70-25.
Staff Person: Anthony Vega
10) PD Service Dog Disposition - Authorize the Disposition of Police Service Dog "Boy" and Approve the Purchase by Sergeant Paul Grimes.
Staff Person: Anthony Vega
11) Purchase - Altec Industries, Inc. - Approve Purchase of one Altec HLIW-T Hot Line Insulator Wash Trailer.
Staff Person: Charles Berry
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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
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
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.