Mayor Frank J. Navarro
City of Colton Council Members
City Hall, Council Chambers David J. Toro - District 1
Kelly J. Chastain - District 2
650 N. La Cadena Drive Dr. Luis S. González - District 3 Colton, CA 92324 John R. Echevarria - District 4
COTTON City of Colton Website
City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil
City Treasurer Henry M. Razo
INCORPORATED • 1861
Minutes
City Council
Colton Utility Authority, Colton Public Financing Authority Colton Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 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; City Treasurer Henry M. Razo was absent.
Staff present were City Manager William R. Smith, and City Attorney Carlos Campos.
Public Comment - Closed Session
None
Closed Session
City Attorney Carlos Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss Items 1 through 4.
1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)
One (1) Potential Case
2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1)
Stephanie Moulas v. City of Colton, et al.
San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2401378 3) Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager Employee Groups: Teamsters - General Employees
Teamsters - Mid-Manager Employee Association
International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local 47 - Water/Wastewater Division
Colton Police Dispatchers Association (CPDA)
Colton Police Civilian Employee Association (CPCA)
4) 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.
Campos stated that Closed Session Item #4 was continued and would be agendized and discussed at the next meeting.
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 Eric Strutz - The Door 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; 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
• Recognitions - Colton Youth Council
Colton Youth Council, Ava Diaz, Chair (12), Samantha Sandoval, Kaitlyn Torres (12), Jasmin Lopez Herrera, and Leah Ornelas were recognized for their participation in the city of Colton's Youth Council. By Council Member Gonzalez.
• Police Department Recognition of Ezra Galicia
Police Chief, Anthony Vega presented a recognition certificate to the Parents and Aunt of Ezra Galicia (Selina and Luis Galicia and Aunt Elyssa Shaw), and the Colton Police Department staff were recognized for making Ezra's wish come true:Sergeant Adam Koahou, Corporal Klevis Buzi, Officer Daniel Estrada, Officer Fred Scott, Officer Rafael Perez, Officer Killian Kelly, Community Service Officer Aaron Franco, Community Service Officer Josue Martinez, Officer Brett Hottel, Dispatcher Hilda Tovar, Dispatcher Yuriana Tinoco, and Dispatcher Jazmine Mendoza.
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 Hearing items.
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) Electric Utility Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Report - Receive and File the Electric Utility Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
Staff Person: Charles Berry, Tom Miller
Staff Presentation
Charles Berry, Assistant City Manager, introduced Ascend Analytics consultant, Sameera Gudladona, who presented to Council an overview of the agenda item.
Public Comment
None
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between the Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Consultant, Sameera Gudladona,, Charles Berry, Assistant City Manager,
Motion/Vote
Mayor Navarro recommended that this item be received and filed; there were no objections.
The report was received and filed
Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Caren Contreras, Colton Resident
• Carlos Gonzalez, San Bernardino Resident
• Anthony Cabrera
• Eugene Valdez, Business Owner
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.
Mayor Navarro presented the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7. 1) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 225153 to 225301 dated 03/19/2026 and totaling $354,752.10; voucher numbers 225302 to 225421 dated 03/26/2026 and totaling $814,861.51; voucher numbers 225422 to 225494 dated 03/30/2026 and totaling $97,372.83 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 02/28/2026 to 03/13/2026 and totaling $1,303,913.16.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
2) Contract Amendment - Enterprise Fleet Management - Increase to Police Vehicle Lease Agreement for Vehicle and Updated Equipment/Outfitting Costs and Approve the Change Order.
Staff Person: Anthony Vega
Contract Amendment - Montrose Air Quality Services, LLC - Approve Contract Amendment with Montrose Air Quality Services, LLC for Services Provided to the Electric Department.
Staff Person: Charles Berry
Contract Award - Infinity Technologies - Approve Contract for Infinity Technologies for $230,000 for GIS Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
5) Contract Award - Onyx Paving Company - Approve Award of Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for CDBG COLT-25-1-03K/0326 Alley Paving and Sidewalk Improvement Project in the amount of $333,000, Resolution No. R-32-26.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
6) FY 25/26 Asphalt Paving Project - Approve the Award of Contract to Matich Corporation for FY 25/26 Asphalt Paving Project in the Amount of $1,624,896.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
7) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-08-25 - Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, Amend Section 2.30.060 of Chapter 2.30 of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) to Revise Qualifications and Eligibility for Appointment to City Boards, Commissions or Committees, Ordinance No. O-08-26.
Staff Person: Stephanie Vargas
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to Approve the Consent Calendar by CM Gonzalez, with a second by CM Toro.
Vote: Motion Passed with CM Gonzalez and Mayor Navarro voting no on Item #7.
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 07:35 PM in memory of Socorro Heredia, Pat Robledo and Lupe Aldama, and for Tulare County Sheriff Detective, Randy Hoppert, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on April 9, 2026; the meeting was closed in a moment of silence.
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