City of Colton
City Hall, Council Chambers
650 N. La Cadena Drive
Colton, CA 92324
City of Colton Website
Mayor Frank J. Navarro
Council Members:
David J. Toro – District 1
Kelly J. Chastain – District 2
Dr. Luis S. González – District 3
John R. Echevarria – District 4
City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil
City Treasurer Henry M. Razo
City Manager William R. Smith
City Attorney Carlos Campos
Agenda
City Council
Colton Utility Authority, Colton Public Financing Authority Colton Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – 5:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Closed Session
5:00 p.m.
Closed Session Called to Order
Roll Call
Public Comment - Closed Session
This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments regarding Closed Session items. If you wish to address the City Council regarding a Closed Session item, please register to speak using the Public Comment Kiosk before the meeting begins. During the public comment period, the City Clerk will call each speaker by name to approach the podium.
Please begin your public comment by stating your name and your city of residence, then proceed to share the rest of your public comment. You will have a time limit of 3 minutes to complete your public comment; however, the presiding officer does have the authority to exercise discretion to extend or limit time as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure. It is important to remember that the Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking immediate action on items during this public comment period; If any matter does require action, it will be referred to by staff for investigation and any report will be provided at a subsequent Council meeting. If you would like to submit paperwork to the City Council members, you will also need to provide a copy to the City Clerk for the Official Record. provide a copy to the City Clerk for the Official Record. _______________________________________________________________________________
Closed Session
1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Ecology v. City of Colton
San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2304149 2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Colton v. Inland Memorial, Inc. / Hermosa Gardens
San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2300169 City Attorney Oral Report on Closed Session Actions
Rules of Decorum
To help conduct the business of the City Council in an orderly fashion, the City Council has adopted rules pertaining to decorum and order, as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure. The City Council will strictly enforce these rules in order to allow full expression of ideas and opinions by councilmembers, staff and the public. Generally, the City's rules of decorum prohibit comments or actions which willfully disrupt the meeting. All remarks and questions shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any particular member. No individual Councilmember or member of the City staff shall be questioned without first obtaining permission from the Presiding Officer. The City Council asks that all persons - including councilmembers, staff and the public - act and speak respectfully.
Open Session
6:00 P.M.
Open Session Called to Order
Invocation
Pastor Don Duenez – Echoes of Love Ministries
Flag Salute
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Member – Bernie Moyeda
Roll Call
Ceremonial Matters
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• Business Focus - Ruvalcaba Upholstery
• Introduction of Police K-9, Theo and K-9 Badge Presentations, Brita and Theo
• Retirement Proclamation — Customer Service Supervisor Lily Espinoza (38 Years) Mayor and Council Items
Gift Disclosures
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
Members of the City Council shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the city (GC Section 53232.3(d)).
Appointments
Mayor and Council Discussion Items
Public Hearings
To speak on public hearing items, it is requested that you register to speak using the Public Comment Kiosk 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) Annexation - Time and Place Fixed to Consider a Public Hearing for the Adoption of Resolutions of Intention to Annex into Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 and Intention to Annex Into Community Facilities District No. 2021-2 (Maintenance Services), Resolution Nos. R-89-26 and R-90-26.
Staff Person: Heidi Duron
Business Items
There are no Business items.
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Public Comment - Limit 3 Minutes
This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments regarding Consent Calendar items or any other general subject. If you wish to address the City Council regarding a Closed Session item, please register to speak using the Public Comment Kiosk before the meeting begins. During the public comment period, the City Clerk will call each speaker by name to approach the podium.
Please begin your public comment by stating your name and your city of residence, then proceed to share the rest of your public comment. You will have a time limit of 3 minutes to complete your public comment; however, the presiding officer does have the authority to exercise discretion to extend or limit time as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure. It is important to remember that the Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking immediate action on items during this public comment period; If any matter does require action, it will be referred to by staff for investigation and any report will be provided at a subsequent Council meeting. If you would like to submit paperwork to the City Council members, you will also need to provide a copy to the City Clerk for the Official Record.
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. 1) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on September 1, 2026, on File in the Office of the City Clerk.
City Clerk: Isaac T. Suchil
2) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 07/08/2026 and totaling $83,811.90; voucher numbers 228284 to 228374 dated 08/13/2026 and totaling $1,718,478.52; replacement checks 228377 & 228380 totaling $31,175.76; voucher numbers 228375 to 228536 dated 08/20/2026 and totaling $2,032,259.10; a payroll disbursement listing dated 07/04//2026 to 07/17/2026 and totaling $1,524,657.16 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 07/18/2026 to 07/31/2026 and totaling $1,507,415.66.
Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs
3) Contract Amendment - Approve Second Contract Amendment with CASC Engineering & Consulting for an Additional $163,200 and Extend One-Year to September 30, 2027, to Continue Planning and Analytics Support in Accordance with Municipal Code Section
3.08.140(E).
Staff Person: Heidi Duron
4) Contract Award - Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for PFAS Treatment Systems Design for Wells 22, 23, and 30/31, in the Amount of $782,445.00 and Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Water Utility Budget, Resolution No. R-83-26.
Staff Person: Chad Blais
5) Conflict of Interest Code Update - Amendment of the Conflict-of-Interest Code of the City of Colton Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974, Resolution No. R-85-26.
Staff Person: Stephanie M. Vargas
6) Grant - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Accepting Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant for FY 26/27, Resolution No. R-82-26.
Staff Person: Anthony Vega
7) Lease Agreement - Approve a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., for Ford Explorer Police Interceptors, Unmarked/Administrative Vehicle, and Two Chevrolet Silverado Pursuit-Rated Vehicles in the Amount of $950,986.60.
Staff Person: Anthony Vega
8) Legislative Policy 2027 - Approve Legislative Policy for the 2027 Legislative Year.
Staff Person: Charles Berry
9) Report - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2025 Annual Power Source Disclosure Report and Attestation of the Veracity of the Annual Report, Resolution No. R- 91-26.
Staff Person: Tom Miller
10) Second Reading of Ordinance NO. O-11-26 - Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, Amending certain Chapters and Section of Title 18 (Zoning Code) of the Colton Municipal Code by adding and/or modifying certain Sections in Chapters 18.04, 18.06, 18.24, 18.26, 18.28, 18.30, 18.36. 18.38, 18.46, and
18.48.134 related to, but not limited to, Definitions, Permitted Uses; Development Standards In I-P (Industrial Park), M-1 (Light Industrial), M-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zones, Nonconforming Structures and Uses, Parking, Nonresidential Fence Heights and Special Provisions for Warehouse Logistics and Distribution, and Truck and Trailer Parking Uses; and Title 18 (Zoning Code) of the Colton Municipal Code by modifying Chapters 18.14,
18.16 and Section 18.58.030 related to but not limited to Medium Density Residential Zone, Multiple-Family Residential Zone and Administrative Application Review Procedures, File Index No. DAP26-0019, Ordinance No. O-11-26.
Staff Person: Heidi Duron
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______________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor and Council Oral Reports and Comments
Comments from Mayor and Council on various issues and activities throughout the community.
Comments shall be limited to 5 Minutes per speaker.
City Manager's Reports
1) Rave Alert Presentation
Adjournment
I, Stephanie M. Vargas, the Chief Deputy City Clerk, hereby certify that a true and correct, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954(a), at the following locations:
City of Colton City Hall 650 N. La Cadena Drive
City of Colton Website, www.coltonca.gov
Procedures for Addressing City Council
For the Official Record, 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 by the City Clerk you may approach the podium to speak. Please begin your public comment by stating your name and your city of residence; then proceed to share your public comment. The City Council encourages public input on all City issues within the Rules of Decorum. Speakers will be limited to the time periods provided on the Agenda; provided, however, that the presiding officer shall have certain discretion to extend or limit time as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure.
Rules of Decorum
To help conduct the business of the City Council in an orderly fashion, the City Council has adopted rules pertaining to decorum and order, as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure. The City Council will strictly enforce these rules in order to allow full expression of ideas and opinions by councilmembers, staff and the public. Generally, the City's rules of decorum prohibit comments or actions which willfully disrupt the meeting. All remarks and questions shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any particular member. No individual Councilmember or member of the City staff shall be questioned without first obtaining permission from the Presiding Officer. The City Council asks that all persons - including councilmembers, staff and the public - act and speak respectfully.
Notice to Public
Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item referred to, on the Agenda, are available for public inspection at the following locations: Office of the City Clerk, 650 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA; City of Colton Public Library, 656 9th St., Colton, CA; or the City of Colton Internet Website, www.coltonca.gov. Any person having questions concerning any item on the Agenda may call the City Clerk Office at (909) 370-5001 to make inquiry concerning the nature of the item described on the Agenda. The City Clerk’s Office shall direct inquiries to the appropriate office. 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 councilmembers, staff or the public request that specific items be discussed and/or removed for separate discussions or action. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City Meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 909-370-5001. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Legal Challenges
If you challenge in court any discussion or action taken concerning an item on this Agenda, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the meeting or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the City's consideration of the item at the meeting.
Manual of Procedure
The City Council adopted its Manual of Procedure pursuant to Resolution No. R-28-26, with the latest updates being approved on April 7, 2026. Copies are available in the Office of the City Clerk.
How to Participate in Public Comment Remotely
How to Register
1. Go to https://publiccomment.coltonca.gov/ to register to participate in an upcoming City Council meeting using our new remote participation option.
2. Scroll down and click “Register,” then fill out the form.
3. Click on the item(s) that you are interested in speaking about. • If you would like to speak about something that is not related to an item already listed on the agenda select “Consent Calendar item or Non-Agenda Public Comment.”
4. Click “Register,” in order to submit your registration form; you will receive a confirmation email that will provide you with meeting information and instructions on how to call in to participate.
5. On the day of the meeting, you will need to dial the call in phone number and provide the Meeting Code in order to join the meeting.
Helpful Tips:
o Remember that you will only have 3 minutes to speak; if you go over your microphone will go mute.
o Begin by stating your Name and your City of Residence. o Keep in mind that legally the City Council cannot respond or take action on any item that is not already on the agenda.
If you would like to speak during public comment by using our call-in option, you MUST register.