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
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, August 18, 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 MPTE David J. Toro, CM Luis S. Gonzalez, CM John J. Echevarria, and Mavor Frank J. Navarro; MPT Kelly J. Chastain joined closed session at 5:12pm.
Also present was City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil.
Staff present were Assistant City Manager, Dr. Charles Berry; City Attorney, Carlos Campos; and Chief Deputy City Clerk, Stephanie M. Vargas.
Public Comment - None
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 - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Nicole Noel Opal Aboytes and Alfonso Urias Aboytes v. City of Colton San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2403483. 2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)
One (1) Potential Case
3) Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager, Tom Cody, Director of Human Resources 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)
Confidential Employees Group
Executive Employee Group
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 Peter Tasaka - The Vineyard Church
Flag Salute
Marine Corp. Veteran - Tom Leon
Roll Call
Council members present were MPTE David J. Toro, MPT Kelly J. Chastain, CM Luis S. Gonzalez, CM 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 Assistant City Manager Dr. Charles Berry, City Attorney Carlos Campos, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Stephanie M. Vargas.
Ceremonial Matters
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• 2026 VolunTEEN Recognitions: Heidi Strutz, Recreation Services Manager, presented recognition certificates to the following Community Services Department Teen Volunteers:
• Adeyemi Ilori
• Angellisa Valenzuela
• Autumn Perez
• Brianna Trejo
• Andrew Tovar
• Emily Perez
• Gisele Diaz
• Joshua Moore
• Lilliana Brewster
• Lorenzo Abello
• Marialsabel Castaneda,
• Michael Arciniega
• Ximena Sanchez
• Business Focus: Woody's Roadhouse, One-Year Anniversary Council member Luis S. González presented to the owners of Woody's Roadhouse, Mike and Lori Miller, a recognition certificate recognizing their One-Year Anniversary. • SBVMWD - Recognition for Colton Water Conservation (DMI Program) San Bernardino Water District Board President, T. Milford Harrison, and Kelly Malloy, Strategic Communications Manager, from San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District presented the Demand Management Incentive Check for Water Conservation to the Water Conservation Staff: Water/WW Operations Manager Bassam Alzammar and Ceceilia Greigo Sr. Water Conservation Specialist.
Mayor and Council Items
Gift Disclosures - None
Prior to rendering a decision in any proceeding involving a license, permit, contract or other entitlement pending before the City Council, any Council Member who has received been promised a gift or gifts aggregating $50.00 or more in value within the preceding twelve months from a party or participant in the proceeding shall disclose that fact either orally or in writing during open session. This disclosure shall be made part of the official public record of the proceeding, either as part of the minutes of the meeting or as a separate writing filed with the city (CMC Section 2.04.030).
AB 1234 Oral Reports - None
Members of the City Council shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the city (GC Section 53232.3(d)).
Appointments
• Appointment - Voting Delegate and Alternate for the Annual League of California Cities Conference - September 23-25, 2026
Voting Delegate CM Echevarria and Alternate CM Gonzales were appointed by Majority consensus for the Annual League of California Cities Conference September 23-25, 2026.
Appointment - Youth Commissioner - Recreation & Parks Commission - Kimberly Huerta Youth Commissioner - Recreation & Parks Commission - Kimberly Huerta was appointed by unanimous consensus.
Mayor and Council Discussion Items
Public Hearings
There are no Public Hearing items.
Business Items
1) Naming of New Parks - Receive Recommendation from Recreation & Parks Commission to name new Colton Habitat Conservation Park and Sports Complex, Resolution R-74-26.
Staff Person: Deb Farrar
Staff Presentation
Deb Farrar, Community Services Director, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item.
Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Angela Wilkenson
• Augie Caldera
• Mel Salazar
• Eugene Valdez
• Richard Dela Rosa
• Jimmy Ramirez
Council Discussion
Discernment and discussion between the Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Community Services Director, Deb Farrar.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made by CM Luis González, with a second by MPT Chastain, to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-74-26, to name the Colton Sports Complex, "Eloise Gómez Reyes Sports Complex - Juan Caldera Fields" and to also approve the working name to be "Colton Sports Complex."
A subsequent motion was made by MPTE Toro, with a second by Mayor Frank J. Navarro, to approve the name "Eloise Gómez Reyes Sports Complex," and to also approve to name the first portion of the soccer fields "Juan Caldera Fields."
Vote: Motion Fails with MPT Chastain, CM González, and CM Echevarria voting no.
Vote to approve the original motion that was made by CM Luis González, with a second by MPT Chastain, to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-74-26, to name the Colton Sports Complex, "Eloise Gómez Reyes Sports Complex - Juan Caldera Fields" and to also approve the working name to be "Colton Sports Complex."
Vote: Motion passes with MPTE Toro voting no.
Public Comment
The following community members addressed the Council:
• Tennie Teeple
• Mathew Hernendez
• Nick Zupkoska
• Yeti Camacho
Consent Calendar
Mayor Navarro presented the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 18.
Motion/Vote
A motion was made to Approve the Consent Calendar by CM González, with a second by MPT Chastain to approve the Calendar as presented.
Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passed
1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on August 4, 2026, on File in the Office of the City Clerk
City Clerk: Isaac T. Suchil
Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 227609 to 227682 dated 07/09/2026 and totaling $351,334.58; voucher numbers 227683 to 227800 dated 07/16/2026 and totaling $427,758.19; voucher numbers 227801 to 227915 dated 07/23/2026 and totaling $2,799,015.99; wires dated 07/15/2026 and totaling $2,020,766.42 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 06/06/2026 to 06/19/2026 and totaling $1,449,923.29.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
Agreement - Approve National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement Santa Ana Region Between the City of Colton, the County of San Bernardino, the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, and 15 Neighboring Jurisdictions.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
Bond - Approve Release of the Faithful Performance and Labor & Material Bonds for DAP- 001-683 (Two Industrial Buildings) at 12277 S. La Cadena Dr. - APN: 1167-071-03-0000.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
5) Bond - Approve Release of the Subdivision Improvement Faithful Performance Bond, Subdivision Improvement Labor and Material Bond, and Cash Deposit (Monumentation) Guaranteeing Performance for DAP-001-649, a 49 Unit Townhome Development Located at 1116 Santo Antonio Dr. Identified by APNs: 0276-561-01 through -57.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
Contract Amendment - Approve Amendment to the Enterprise Fleet Management Program Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, in the amount of $64,512.97.
Staff Person: Tom Miller
7) Contract Award - Approve multi-year Professional Services Agreement with Infinity Technologies in the amount of $265,000, annually.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
8) Contract Award - Award Contract to Pelican Coast Electric, Inc. for as-needed Utility Civil Work and Permitting Services in an amount of $300,000.
Staff Person: Tom Miller
9) Contract Award - Award Contract to TKE Engineering, Inc. for the Engineering and Design Services for the Sewer Manhole Flow Meter Project in the amount of $91,789.00.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
10) Contract Award - Award Contract to SCR Solutions LLC, for Specialized Field testing and Diagnostic Services at Agua Mansa Power Plant, in the amount of $76,900.00.
Staff Person: Tom Miller
11) Disposition - Disposal of Surplus Manufactured Home/Modular Unit, Resolution R-76-26.
Staff Person: Charles Berry
12) Early Care and Education - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Amend Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget to Receive Additional Funding via SB 151, Resolution No. R-24-26.
Staff Person: Deb Farrar
13) Easement - Acceptance and Recordation of a Public Utility Easement at 1250 E. Cooley Drive.
Staff Person: Tom Miller
14) Notice of Completion - Approve the Execution and Recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Dauer Park Playground project completed by Great Western Installations, Inc.
Staff Person: Deb Farrar
15) Purchase - Approval of Annual Purchase Orders for Water and Wastewater Materials and Supplies for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the amount of $360,000.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
16) Resolution - Approve and Adopt Resolutions of the City Council of Colton, California Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1& I for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and Approve and Adopt Resolution Approving the Basic Fee for Storm Water Services and the Storm Water Management User Fee for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Resolution No. R-77-26, R-78-26, & R-79-
26. Staff Person: Chad Blais
17) Resolution - Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Accept the Report of Cost for the 2025/2026 Weed Abatement Program and Authorize the Inclusion of These Costs on the San Bernardino County Assessor's Tax Rolls for Collection, Resolution No. R-67-26.
Staff Person: Justin Weems
18) Ordinance - Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, Amending Chapter 10.28 of the Colton Municipal Code to Establish Regulations for Bicycles, Electric Bicycles, Electric Off-Highway Motorcycles, and Similar Devices, Ordinance No. O-10-26.
Staff Person: Anthony Vega
City Manager's Reports - None
Adjournment
Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 07:55 PM in memory of longtime Colton resident Ruben Vasquez; a moment of silence was observed in honor of his life and contributions to our community.
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