City of Colton
City Hall, Council Chambers
Kelly J. Chastain - District 2
650 N. La Cadena Drive Dr. Luis S. González - District 3 Colton, CA 92324 John R. Echevarria - District 4
COLTON City of Colton Website City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil City Treasurer Henry M. Razo
INCORPORATEO
City Manager William R. Smith
City Attorney Carlos Campos
Minutes
City Council
Colton Utility Authority, Colton Public Financing Authority Colton Housing Authority
Tuesday, July 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 5:01 P.M. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Frank J. Navarro presiding.
Roll Call
Council members present were Luis S. Gonzalez, John J. Echevarria, and Mayor Frank J. Navarro; Mayor Pro Tem Emeritus David J. Toro and Mayor Pro Tem Kelly J. Chastain joined Closed Session at 6:02PM and 6:10PM respectively.
Also present was City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil.
Staff present were City Manager William R. Smith, City Attorney Carlos Campos, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Stephanie M. Vargas.
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 number 1.
1) Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager; Tom Cody, Director of HR and Risk Management
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)
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 6:01 P.M.
Invocation
Pastor Erfin Hartojo - City Blessing Church
Flag Salute
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Bernie Moyeda and Tom Leon 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, City Attorney Carlos Campos, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Stephanie M. Vargas.
Ceremonial Matters
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• Business Focus - AM Market
Council Member González presented Business Focus Recognition to Usman Malik, business owner of AM Market.
• Recognition - Ken Hubbs Little League's 75th Anniversary Mayor Navarro presented a recognition certificate to Ken Hubbs Little League for their 75th Anniversary; the following Board Members were recognized:
• Lisa Roo- President
• Carlos Araiza- Vice President
• Evelyn Lopez-Treasurer
• Robert Lozano- Player Agent
• Rudy Alvarez- Safety Coordinator
• Linda Velasquez- Team Mom Coordinator
• Simon Carrillo- Equipment Manager
• Ivan Lopez- Umpire Coordinator
• Michael Noriega- Manager/Coach Coordinator
• Proclamation - Fiesta Village Family Fun Park
This item was removed.
• Annual Years of Service Pin Awards for City Employees City Manager William Smith presented service awards to the following City Employees:
5 Year
• Nilda Campos- 5
• Daniela Cornejo - 5
• Carrie Corrigan - 5
• Kyle Farris - 5
• Christopher Gutierrez - 5
• Cecilia Herrera - 5
• Moises Peralta - 5
• Razili Ramirez - 5
• Nolan Reidel - 5
• Zachary Robb - 5
10 Year
• Aaron Bolton - 10
• Mario Suarez - 10
20 Year
• Jonathan Boggs- 20
• Gregory Castillo - 20
• Breanna Hall - 20
• Daniel Lunt - 20
• Heidi Strutz - 20
25 Year
• Gladys Barajas - 25
• William Smith - 25
Mayor and Council Items
Gift Disclosures - None
AB 1234 Oral Reports - None
Appointments - None
Mayor and Council Discussion Items - None
Public Hearings
1) Public Hearing - Time and Place Fixed to Consider a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of Colton, California Approving the Annual Final Engineer's Report for the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. I for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, & Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. I for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, Resolution No.
R-61-26 & R-62-26.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
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
Associate Engineer, Moises Peralta, 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 González, 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: Chad Blais, Public Works & Utilities Director, and Moises Peralta, Associate Engineer.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the Item by CM González, with a second by MPTE Toro.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
Public Hearing - Time and Place Fixed to Consider a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of Colton, California Approving the Annual Final Engineer's Report for the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 & Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of Colton, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, Resolution No.
R-63-26 & R-64-26.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
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
Associate Engineer, Moises Peralta 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 MPT Chastain, with a second by MPTE Toro.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between the Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Chad Blais, Public Works & Utilities Director, and Moises Peralta, Associate Engineer.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the Item by MPT Chastain, with a second by CM González.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
3) Public Hearing - Time and Place to Consider a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton, California Approving the Basic Fee for Storm Water Services and the Storm Water Management User Fee for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 as Provided for in Chapter 14.01 of the Colton Municipal Code, Resolution No.
R-65-26.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
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
Associate Engineer, Moises Peralta 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 approve the Item by CM González, 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: Chad Blais, Public Works & Utilities Director, and Moises Peralta, Associate Engineer.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to Close the Public Hearing by CM Echevarria, with a second by CM González.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
4) Public Hearing - Time and Place Fixed to Consider a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton, California to Accept the Report of Cost for the 2025/26 Weed Abatement Program and Authorize the Inclusion of These Costs to be Added to the San Bernardino County Assessors' Tax Rolls for Collection, Resolution No.
R-67-26.
Staff Person: Justin Weems
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
Battalion Chief/ Fire Marshal, David Santos, 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:
• Nazeeh Naffaa
• Scott Lin
Public Hearing Closed
A motion was made to Close the Public Hearing by CM González, 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: David Santos, Battalion Chief/ Fire Marshal, and William Smith, City Manager.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to approve the Item by CM González, with a second by MPTE Toro.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes
Business Items
There are no Business Items.
Public Comment - Limit 3 Minutes
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Steve Miller
• Pastor Murry
• Caren Contreras
• Carlos Gonzales
• Veronica Gonzales
• John Villalobos
• Angel Delgado
Consent Calendar
Mayor Navarro presented the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 12.
City Manager Oral Report
City Manager, William Smith, provided an oral report on Item number 11 which establishes updated maximum salaries for the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Electric Utility Director positions and establishes a salary range for the recently approved Deputy City Clerk position. 1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on June 16, 2026, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
City Clerk: Isaac T. Suchil
2) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 226667 to 226741 dated 05/28/2026 and totaling $96,813.59; voucher numbers 226742 to 226851 dated 05/28/2026 and totaling $1,619,222.82; voucher numbers 226852 to 226906 dated 06/02/2026 and totaling $1,031,316.33; voucher numbers 226907 to 227067 dated 06/11/2026 and totaling $1,588,608.43; wires dated 06/16/2026 and totaling $5,001,147.95; voucher numbers 227068 to 227247 dated 06/18/2026 and totaling $1,098,841.26; a payroll disbursement listing dated 04/25/2026 to 05/08/2026 and totaling $1,371,347.60 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 05/09/2026 to 05/22/2026 and totaling $1,394,223.82.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
3) Agreement - Extra Territorial Service Agreement with Jay Gees LLC at 923 W Olive St.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
Bond - Approve Release of the Faithful Performance and Labor & Material Bonds for DAP- 001-566 (US Auctions) at 1050 S. 6** St., APN: 0163-281-31-0000.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
5) Contract Amendment - Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with BL Electrical for Repair Services to the 480 VAC System at the Agua Mansa Power Plant.
Staff Person: Tom Miller
6) Contract Award - Award Contract to Iteris, Inc. for the Engineering Design of Pepper Avenue/Valley Boulevard Smart Corridor Improvement Project in the amount of $108,440.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
7) Contract Award - Award Contract to Tait & Associates for the Engineering and Design for the O Street Water Main Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $59,620.00.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
8) Contract Award - Award of Contract to HR Green Pacific, Inc. for the Engineering Design Services for Fairway Dr./Sperry Dr. Traffic Signal Installation Project in the amount of $50,433.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
9) Contract Award - Approve a Contract with Peregrine Technologies for Software Services - Real Time Situational Awareness Platform in the amount of $145,500.
Staff Person: Anthony Vega
10) Grant Award - Approve and Accept the Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership FY 2025 Grant Award in the Amount of $14,926.99 and Approve and Adopt Resolution No. R-68-26
Staff Person: Anthony Vega
11) Master Salary Table Adjustment - Approve Amendment to the Master Salary Table for the Positions of Police Chief, Fire Chief, Electric Utility Director, and Deputy City Clerk.
Staff Person: Bill Smith
12) Purchase - One Source Solutions - Approve the Purchase 750 kcmil 15 kV Medium Voltage Cable from One Source Supply Solutions not to exceed $78,500.00.
Staff Person: Tom Miller
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to Approve the Consent Calendar by CM González, with a second by MPT Chastain.
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
City Manager William Smith praised the success of the City's inaugural hybrid meeting and commended Chief Deputy City Clerk Stephanie M. Vargas for leading the SB 707 implementation. Smith also recognized the City Clerk's Office team for their outstanding contributions: City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil, Office Specialist II Michelle Guillen, and Administrative Assistant Maria Quijano.
Adjournment
Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 08:03 PM in memory of Former San Bernardino Mayor Judith Valles who recently passed away and Service Members: Private Isabella Gonzales, 1st Lieutenant Tyler James Freehan, Sergeant Angel Rampersad, and Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton who were recently killed while serving their country in the Middle East; a moment of silence was observed.
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