Mayor Frank J. Navarro
City of Colton
City Hall, Council Chambers David J. Toro - District 1
Kelly J. Chastain - District 2
650 N. La Cadena Drive Or. Luis S. González - District = Colton, CA 92324 John R. Echevarria - District 4
COTTON City of Colton Website City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil City Treasurer Henry M. Razo
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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, February 17, 2026 - 5:00 P.M.
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 David J. Toro, Luis S. González, John R. Echevarria and Mayor Frank J. Navarro; Council Member Chastain joined Closed Session at 5:04P.M.
Also present was the City Clerk, Isaac T. Suchil.
Staff present were City Manager, William R. Smith, and City Attorney, Carlos Campos.
Public Comment - Closed Session
There were no Public Comments.
Closed Session
City Attorney Carlos Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss Items 1 and 2.
1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Claimant - Annette Baisa
One (1) Potential Case
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
City Attorney Oral Report on Closed Session Actions
City Attorney Campos announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and discussed Closed Session Items 1 and 2; directions were given, but there was no reportable action.
Open Session
6:00 P.M.
Open Session Called to Order
Mayor Frank J. Navarro called Open Session to order at 6:00 P.M.
Invocation
Pastor Peter Tasaka - The Vineyard Church
Flag Salute
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Bernie Moyeda
Roll Call
Council members present were David J. Toro, Kelly J. Chastain, Luis S. González, John R. Echevarria, and Mayor Frank J. Navarro.
Also present was the City Clerk, Isaac T. Suchil; City Treasurer Henry M. Razo was absent.
Staff present were City Manager, William R. Smith, and City Attorney, Carlos Campos.
Ceremonial Matters
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• Business Focus - Colton Truck Terminal Garage
Council member González presented Colton Truck Terminal with a recognition certificate; certificate was presented to new Office Manager Fallon Almager-Fields, Fran Fields (46 years), Ed Doltar (45 years), and Rich Doltar (37 years). • Recognition - CJUSD Wellness Centers Program Golden Bell Award Recipient Mayor Navarro presented a recognition certificate for the CJUSD Wellness Centers Program Golden Bell Award Recipient. The award was presented to Colton Joint Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Frank Miranda.
Recognition - Holiday Sponsors
Mayor Navarro recognized the Holiday Sponsors that helped make the 2025 Holiday Community Assistance Programs possible:
• AIM Recycling Services
•Chevron/Orange Oil
•Cutting Edge Supply
• US Auctions
•Water/Wastewater Utilities Employees
Mayor and Council Items
Gift Disclosures - None
AB 1234 Oral Reports - None
Appointments
Mayor and Council Discussion Items
1) Council discussion and potential direction to staff regarding amendment to the Municipal Code pertaining to the existing "two-year hiatus" required of former elected officials prior to eligibility for appointments to any board, commission, or committee (CM Echevarria).
CM Echevarria presented to the Council a document and information to support his recommendation of changing the two-year hiatus rule in the City's Municipal Code. The Council discussed and debated whether it is appropriate to change the "cooling-off" rule or to keep it as it is.
Motion - A motion and a second was made by CM Echevarria and CM Chastain, to modify the "cooling off" period to one year instead of two.
Vote- Motion Passed with CM Toro, CM Chastain, and CM Echevarria voting yes, and MPT Gonzalez and Mayor Navarro voted no.
Public Hearings
1) Housing Element Programs 10 and 11 - Time and Place Fixed to Consider a Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution No. R-14-26 of the Colton City Council Approving Map Plan Amendments to Nine Areas of the 2013 General Plan Land Use Map and Text Amendments to the 2013 General Plan Land Use Element to Implement Programs 10 and 11 of the Colton General Plan 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element and Adopting Environmental Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2025010520) and Adopting Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Waive Full Reading, Read by Title Only and Pass First Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt Ordinance No. O-05-26 of the Colton City Council to Amend the City's Official Zoning Map Changing Zoning of Certain Property and Amending the Text of Certain Sections of Title 18 (Zoning Code), Sections 18.06.060 (Uses Permitted in Each Zone) of Chapter 18.06 (Zoning Districts and Maps) Chapter 18.16 (R-3 AND R-4 Multiple-Family Residential) Zone, Chapter 18.23 (Mixed Use Downtown) Zone, and Chapter 18.58 (Administration) in Compliance with General Plan Housing Element Programming and Adopting Environmental Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2025010520) and adopting Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (File Index No. DAP-001-744), Resolution No. R-14-26 & Ordinance No. 0-05-26.
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 there were no letters of opposition received for this item.
Staff Presentation
Heidi Duron, Development Services Director, 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:
• Jim Powers, from Rancho Cucamonga (developer).
• Phillip Walls, business owner.
Public Hearing Closed
A motion was made to Close the Public Hearing by MPT Gonzalez, with a second by CM Echevarria.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between the Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Heidi Duron, Development Services Director.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the Item by CM Toro, with a second by MPT Gonzalez.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
Business Items
1) Midyear Budget Review - Approve and Adopt Resolutions for the FY2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Review, Resolutions No. R-15-26, CUA-01-26, and CHA-01-26.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
Staff Presentation
Stacey Dabbs, Finance Director, presented for Council an overview of the agenda Item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment
There were no Public Comments.
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Stacey Dabbs, Finance Director and Bill Smith, City Manager.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the Item by CM Echevarria, with a second by CM Toro.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
Public Comment - Limit 3 Minutes
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Richard Mandel, local business representative.
• Gary Grossich, Colton Businessman.
Consent Calendar
Mayor Navarro presented the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 8.
Council Discussion
Council members present selected items for clarification by staff: CM Chastain - Item no.8; Deb Farrar, Director of Community Services, provided the clarification needed.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to Approve the Consent Calendar by MPT Gonzalez, with a second by CM Toro.
Vote: Motion Passed with CM Chastain Voting no on Item no. 8. 1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on January 20, 2026, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
City Clerk: Isaac T. Suchil
Warrants - Approve wires dated 01/20/2026 and totaling $5,971,686.55; voucher numbers 223942 to 224088 dated 01/20/2026 and totaling $1,112,847.24; voucher numbers 224089 to 224214 dated 01/22/2026 and totaling $2,144,685.38; and payroll disbursement listing dated 12/20/2025 to 01/02/2026 and totaling $1,214,320.36.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
3) Contract Amendment - Dewberry Architects, Inc. - Approve Contract Amendment for Dewberry Architects, Inc. to Accommodate Additional Design Work for Police Department Facilities.
Staff Person: Anthony Vega
Contract Amendment - PBLA Engineering, Inc. - Approve Third 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
5) Contract Award - Preferred General Services - Approve Award of Contract to Preferred General Services as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder for the Police Department Restroom Remodel Project in the Amount of $83,318.91.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
Disposition - Surplus Sewing Machines - Approve the Disposition of Two Surplus Consew Industrial Sewing Machines.
Staff Person: Ray Bruno
Purchase - McAvoy & Markham Engineering & Sales Company, Inc. -Approve Purchase of Itron Electric Meters from McAvoy & Markham Engineering & Sales Company, Inc.
Staff Person: Charles Berry
Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-03-26 & 0-04-26 - Approve Second Readings of Ordinance O-03-26 and O-04-26 of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, to approve a Development Agreement Between the City of Colton and IDI Agua Mansa, LLC for the Agua Mansa Logistics Center Project for Property Generally Located at 1400 Agua Mansa Road in the City of Colton (Case Index No. DAP-001-816), and to Approve a Development Agreement Between the City of Colton and Lineage Logistics, LLC for the Agua Mansa Logistics Center Project, for Property Generally Located at 1500 Agua Mansa Drive in the City of Colton (Case File Index No. DAP-001-816), Ordinance No. 0-03-26 & 0-04-26.
Staff Person: Heidi Duron
Mayor and Council Oral Reports and Comments
Comments from Mayor and Council on various issues and activities throughout the community can be viewed on our City of Colton Website (www.coltonca.gov).
City Manager's Reports - None
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. The Council then observed a moment of silence in memory of 4-year-old Jessie Moreno, Evaristo Rodriguez Jr, Yolanda Camareon Navarro, Father Max, Jose Armareno and Civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson.
City of Colton