City of Colton
City Hall, Council Chambers
650 N. La Cadena Drive
Colton, CA 92324 John R. Echevarria - District 4
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 17, 2026 - 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 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.
Closed Session
City Attorney Carlos Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss Items 1 through 3.
1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One (1) Potential Case
Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager / Tom Cody, Human Resources Director
Employee Groups: International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local 47 - Water/Wastewater Division
3) 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 items 1 through 3; 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 Don Duenez - Echoes of Love
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; 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 - Hit & Go Insurance Services
Councilmember González presented a business focus recognition to Claudia Kircano, George Zermenio, and Sarah Camilla, Co-owners of Hit & Go Insurance Services. • Recognition - Colton Run Club - Inaugural 5K
CM Echevarria recognized the Colton Run Club for their commitment to raising awareness for health.
• Recognition - CHS Basketball - CIF Champions
Mayor Navarro presented a recognition certificate to the Colton High School Varsity Basketball Team.
Mayor and Council Items
Gift Disclosures - None Reported
AB 1234 Oral Reports - None Reported
Appointments
• Appointment - Mayor Pro Tempore
Mayor Frank J. Navarro submitted the name of CM Kelly J. Chastain for appointment to Mayor Pro Tem.
Consensus was reached by the Council members present and there were no objections.
Mayor and Council Discussion Items
Public Hearings
1) ADU Ordinance Update 2025 - Waive Full Reading, Read by Title Only and Pass First Reading of an Ordinance to Amending Title 18, Section 18.48.150 of the City of Colton Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and Determining the Ordinance to be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Public Resources Code § 21080.17 (FILE INDEX NO. DAP25-0047), Ordinance No. O-07-26.
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, Director of Development Services, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff's recommendation.
Public Comment
There were no public comments.
Public Hearing Closed
A motion was made to Close the Public Hearing by CM Gonzalez, with a second by MPT Chastain.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between the 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 CM Gonzalez, with a second by MPT Chastain.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
Business Items
1) Contract Award - Step Up - Approve Professional Services Agreement with Step-Up to Provide Permanent Supportive Housing and Wraparound Behavioral Health Services.
Staff Person: Anthony Vega
Staff Presentation
Anthony Vega, Chief of Police, 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:
There were no public comments
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between the Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Anthony Vega, Police Chief; Myrna Lopez, Program Manager for "Step-Up."
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the item by MPT Chastain, with a second by CM Toro.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Pierce, Colton Resident
• Karen Cantreras, Colton Resident
• John Murillo, Colton Resident
Consent Calendar
Mayor Navarro presented the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 10. 1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meetings Held on February 17, 2026, and March 03, 2026; and the City Council Special Meetings Held on February 19, 2026, and on March 9, 2026; on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
City Clerk: Isaac T. Suchil
2) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 01/22/2026 and totaling $51,296.24; voucher numbers 224474 to 224633 dated 02/12/2026 and totaling $4,328,729.39 and voucher numbers 224634 to 224728 dated 02/19/2025 and totaling $1,206,064.28.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
3) Contract Amendment - Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) - Approve Contract Amendment for Personnel Labor & Employment Law Services Contract with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR).
Staff Person: Thomas Cody
Contract Amendment - First Carbon Solutions - Approve Third Contract Amendment to increase Budget by $27,745 for "Extra Work" pertaining to preparation of Final Environmental Impact Report, Planning Commission Hearing Support, Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations.
Staff Person: Heidi Duron
5) Contract Amendment - Mobile Modular Management Corporation - Approve Amendment to the Agreement with Mobile Modular Management Corporation for the Lease of an Office Trailer for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works and Utility Services Department.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
6) Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - Approve a Resolution Adopting the 2025 Colton Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, Resolution No. R-22-26.
Staff Person: Ray Bruno
7) Measure | Continuance - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Approving Expenditure Plan for the Expenditure of Revenues in San Bernardino County Expected to be Derived from the Proposed Continuation of Measure I, Resolution No. R-25-26.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
8) Purchase - Forklift - Approve the Purchase of One Hyundai 45B-9 Forklift, from Select Equipment for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works and Utility Services Department for an Amount of $86,249.10.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
9) Housing Element Annual Progress Report — Approve and Adopt Resolution R-26-26 Approving the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), Resolution No. R-26-26.
Staff Person: Heidi Duron
10) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-06-26 - Approve Second Reading of and 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. 0-06-26.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to Approve the Consent Calendar by CM Gonzalez, with a second by CM Echevarria.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passed
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
Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 07:20 P.M. in memoriam for Colton residents Cecilia Ortiz and Fred Andregg, and Retired Colton Fire Chief David Hall, who faithfully served the city for 32 years; a moment of silence was observed in their honor.
Isaac T. Suebit, City eter
City of Colton