Mayor Frank J. Navarro
City of Colton Council Members:
City Hall, Council Chambers David J. Toro - District 1
650 N. La Cadena Drive
Colton, CA 92324
COLTON 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, March 3, 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, Kelly J. Chastain, Luis S. Gonzalez, John J.
Echevarria, and Mayor Frank J. Navarro; also present was 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 Item 1.
1) Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Job 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 Item 1; direction was 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 Jeff Kneaster - Centerpoint Church
Flag Salute
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Bernie Moyeda
Roll Call
Council members present were David J. Toro, Kelly J. Chastain, Luis S. Gonzalez, John J.
Echevarria, and Mayor Frank J. Navarro; also present was City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil and the 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
• Recognition - Colton Police Department Promotions
Police Chief, Anthony Vega, announced the following promotions:
• Corporal Klevis Buzi
• Corporal Jonathan Villalobos
Mayor and Council Items
Gift Disclosures
None
AB 1234 Oral Reports
None
Appointments
None
Mayor and Council Discussion Items
None
Public Hearings
There were no Public Hearings.
Business Items
1) Ordinance Amendment - Waive Full Reading, Read by Title Only and Pass First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, Amending Portions of Chapter 3.08 Bidding, Contracting, and Purchases of Supplies, Services and Equipment, Ordinance No. O-06-26.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
Staff Presentation
Stacey Dabbs, Director of Finance, presented to 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 the Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Stacey Dabbs, Finance Director; Chad Blais, Public Works & Utilities Director.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the Item by MPT Gonzalez, with a second by CM Echevarria.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
FY2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) - Receive and File the FY2024- 25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Related Reports.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
Staff Presentation
Stacey Dabbs, Director of Finance, presented to 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 the Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Stacey Dabbs, Finance Director; Chad Blais, Public Works & Utilities Director.
Motion/Vote
The report was received and filed by the City Council.
3) Labor Side Letter - Teamsters Mid-Managers Group - Adopt a Resolution Approving a Side Letter with the Teamsters, Mid-Manager Group Clarifying Language Pertaining to Incentive Pay, Resolution No. R-17-26.
Staff Person: Thomas Cody
Staff Presentation
William R. Smith, City Manager, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment
There were no Public Comments.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the item by MPT Gonzalez, with a second by CM Chastain.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
4) Ballot Measure - City Clerk/City Treasurer Positions - Approve Resolution or Resolutions, to Place Ballot Measure(s) before Voters at the November 3, 2026, Election to Change the City Clerk and/or City Treasurer Positions from Elected Positions to Appointed Positions, Resolution No. R-18-26, R-19-26, and R-20-26.
Staff Person: Bill Smith
Staff Presentation
William R. Smith, City Manager, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item and requested direction.
Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Aurelio DeLaTore
• Gary Grossich
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between the Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: William R. Smith, City Manager and Carlos Campos, City Attorney.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-20-26 to place both positions of City Clerk and City Treasurer on the ballot to allow voters to decide whether both offices should be appointed positions as opposed to being elected positions. Due to there being no second, the motion failed.
A motion was made by Mayor Navarro to approve and adopt Resolution R-19-26 to place only the City Treasurer position on the ballot to allow voters to decide whether this office should be appointed or remain being an elected position; the motion was seconded by MPT Gonzalez.
Vote: Motion Passed with CM Chastain and CM Echevarria voting no.
Public Comment - Limit 3 Minutes
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Caren Contreas, Colton Resident
• John Stylianides, Colton Resident
Consent Calendar
Mayor Navarro presented the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 12.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the Consent Calendar by CM Echevarria, with a second by MPT Gonzalez.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passed
1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on February 03, 2026, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
City Clerk: Isaac T. Suchil
2) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 12/17/2025 and totaling $68,775.78; replacement check number 224215 for $2,659.68; voucher numbers 224216 to 224290 dated 01/28/2026 and totaling $100,789.87; voucher numbers 224291 to 224381 dated 01/29/2026 and totaling $1,068,480.79 and voucher numbers 224382 to 224473 dated 02/05/2026 and totaling $4,485, 124.70; a payroll disbursement listing dated 01/03/2026 to 01/16/2026 and totaling $1,347,948.41 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 01/17/2026 to 01/30/2026 and totaling $1,235,775.53.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
Renewal - Microsoft 365 - Authorize Renewal of Microsoft 365 Enterprise Subscription Agreement.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
4) Bond Release - O'Reilly Auto Parts - Approve Release of Bonds for O'Reilly Auto Parts Development at 1790 E. Washington Street.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
Colton 2025 Guidelines for Implementing California Environmental Quality Act - Approve Resolution Adopting the 2025 Local Guidelines for Implementing the Californi Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Resolution No. R-16-26 Staff Person: Heidi Duron
Contract Award - PumpMan - Approve Award of Contract to PumpMan in the Amount of $73,015 for Purchase and Installation of Two (2) New Storm Drain Pumps for the N Street Underpass.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
7) Notice of Completion - Colton Avenue Bike Path Improvement Project - Approve the Execution and Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Colton Avenue Class I Bike Path Improvement Project.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
8) Professional On-Call Inspection Services Contract - Approve Contract Amendment for Z&K Consultants, Inc. for $140,000 for On-Call Inspection Services for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
9) Purchase and Sale Agreement - 910 Hert Street - Approve the Sale of 910 Hert Street Colton, CA 92324 to GL & GL Enterprises for the Purpose of Multi-Family Housing Development, Resolution No. R-08-26.
Staff Person: Thomas Welch
10) Purchase - National Auto Fleet Group - Approve the Purchase of One (1) New 2025 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck for the Electric Utility Department through Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-NAF, in an Amount Not to Exceed $79,000.
Staff Person: Charles Berry
11) Utility Relocation Agreement - AT&T - Approve a Utility Relocation Agreement with AT&T for the Barton Road Bridge Removal and Road Construction Project.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
12) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-05-26 - Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, 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 of Fact Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2025010520), and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (File No.
DAP-001-744), Ordinance No. 0-05-26.
Staff Person: Stephanie M. Vargas
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
William R. Smith, City Manager, responded to a city park-related concern that was brought up during the public comment period. He let the resident know that the Community Services Director would reach out to them to address their concerns directly.
Adjournment
Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:00 P.M. in honor of Colton residents: Hope Gasca, Steve Juadez, and Dora Amador, as well as San Joaquin County Sheriff Sergeant Jason Whelen; the six Army Reserve soldiers who were killed recently in the Iranian conflict: Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien, Captain Cody Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, Sergeant 1st Class Nicole Amor, Sergeant 1st Class Noah Tietjens, and Sergeant Declan Coady; as well as for all of our military soldiers who are on duty right now in the Iranian conflict. A moment of silence was observed.