Minutes — Rialto City Council, June 14, 2022

REGULAR MEETING
of the

CITY OF RIALTO

CITY COUNCIL
City of Rialto, acting as Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency

MINUTES
Tuesday, June 14, 2022

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rialto was held in the City Council Chambers located at 150 South Palm Avenue, Rialto, California 92376 on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
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This meeting was called by the presiding officer of the Rialto City Council in accordance with the provisions of Government Code §54956 of the State of California.
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CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Scott called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. 0o0
The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott, Council Member Andy Carrizales, and Council Member Rafael Trujillo. Also present were City Manager Marcus Fuller , Deputy City Attorney Robert Messinger and City Clerk Barbara McGee.

Mayor Robertson and City Treasurer Edward Carrillo were absent. 0o0

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8
Property: 1284 W. Randall Ave.; APN 0250-261-71
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Marcus Fuller;
City Attorney Eric Vail
Negotiating Parties: City of Rialto; America Soto
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Sale

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of matters: Four (4) matters

Mayor Robertson was absent.
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Mayor Robertson arrived at 5:14 p.m.
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The City Council returned from Closed Session at 6:40 p.m. 0o0
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Robertson called the meeting to order at 6:57 p.m. 0o0
OPEN SESSION The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Robertson, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott, Council Member Rafael Trujillo and Council Member Andy Carrizales. Also present were City Manager Marcus Fuller, Deputy City Attorney Robert Messinger, City Treasurer Edward Carrillo and City Clerk Barbara McGee.

City Treasurer Edward Carrillo was absent.
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Pledge of Allegiance and
Invocation
Council Member Andy Carrizales led the pledge of allegiance. 0o0
Acting Minister Marshall Cooper – Rialto Church of Christ gave the Invocation.

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8
Property: 1284 W. Randall Ave.; APN 0250-261-71
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Marcus Fuller; City Attorney Eric Vail
Negotiating Parties: City of Rialto; America Soto
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Sale

The City Council gave direction. There was no reportable action.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of matters: Four (4) matters

The City Council gave direction. There was no reportable action.

3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Labor Negotiator: Marcus Fuller, Arron Brown, Al Ford
Employee Organizations:
 Executive Management Team
 Management Unrepresented Employee
 Rialto City Employee’s Association (RCEA)
 Rialto Mid-Management & Confidential Employee’s
Association (RMMA)
 Rialto Fire Management Association (RFMA)
 Rialto Police Benefit Association – Management
 Rialto Police Benefit Association – General
 Rialto Professional Firefighters of California –
Local 3688
 Unrepresented Employees

The City Council gave direction. There was no reportable action.

PRESENTATION AND

PROCLAMATIONS

1. Introduction of new employees by
Marcus Fuller, City Manager:

Ricky Tankersley - IT Supervisor
Jose Angel Garcia Menjivar - IT Network Administrator

2. S. Riverside Ave. Reconstruction Project Update
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Mayor Robertson asked if anyone wished to speak.
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Karina Rodriguez addressed the City Council regarding an experience with the Rialto Police Department. She stated there is a long way before bridging the gap between the community and law enforcement agencies to address concerns. She extended an invitation to the Community Ambassador Program.
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Esteban Agredano Resident, addressed the City Council regarding the need for speed bumps or street lights on his street near his residence related to increased vehicle accidents that have occurred in the area. 0o0
City Council to Consider removing or
continuing any items on the agenda Mayor Robertson abstained from Warrant Resolution No. 47 (06/09/2022) Voucher No. 224139 made out to the National Council of Negro Women for $10,851.08
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott requested an Item to be added at the next City Council agenda to for the City Council to consider adopting a Resolution to go before the Governor requesting the suspension of all gas lien sales tax for the next 12 months. He believes th is State should lead the way of the nation and suspend its gas lien tax.
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Mayor Robertson agrees with Mayor Pro Tem Scott and supports that request.
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Council Member Carrizales would like to recuse himself from Item F.3, Tab 3 and Tab 12 due to a conflict of interest with his businesses at the Renaissance Marketplace and his business on Foothill Boulevard. 0o0

A. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES
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B. APPROVAL OF WARRANT RESOLUTIONS
B.1 Warrant Resolution No. 45 (05/26/2022)
B.2 Warrant Resolution No. 46 (06/02/2022)
B.3 Warrant Resolution No. 47 (06/09/2022)

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C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.1 Regular City Council Meeting – May 26, 2022

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D. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
D.1 Luz Maria Montes Soza & Sergio Santiago Miguel
Wrongful Death
D.2 Rosa Esther Murdoch - Vehicle Damage

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E.2 Request City Council/Rialto Utility Authority Board to Schedule a Public Hearing for June 28, 2022, to Receive Public Comment and Approve the 2022 Public Health Goals Report and 2021 Consumer Confidence Report on Drinking Water.

E.3 Request City Council to 1) Set a Public Hearing for June 28, 2022, to Conduct a Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding; 2) Adopt a Resolution No.7897 Initiating the Proceedings for the Annexation of Properties to the Rialto Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 and to Levy and Authorize Collection of Assessments Commencing with Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and to 3) Adopt a Resolution No.7898 Declaring the Intention to Annex Properties to the Rialto Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 and Conduct a Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding On The Matter of the New Assessments Related Thereto Commencing with Fiscal Year 2022/2023.

E.4 Request City Council to: (1) Adopt Resolution No.7899, Adopt Resolution No.7900, and Adopt Resolution No.7901 Related to Street Light Maintenance District No. 1; (2) Adopt Resolution No.7902, Adopt Resolution No.7903, and Adopt Resolution No.7904 Related to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1; (3) Adopt Resolution No.7905, Adopt Resolution No.7906, and Adopt Resolution No.7907, Rel ated to Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2; and (4) Set a Public Hearing for July 12, 2022, to Consider the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments Therein.
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E. MISCELLANEOUS
F.1 Request City Council Adopt Resolution No.7908, Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

F.2 Request City Council to: (1) Approve the Final Reconciliation of Public Improvement Costs Associated with the Const ruction Reimbursement Agreement Related to the Laurel/Walnut/Locust Public Improvements; (2) Authorize the City Manager to Close the Laurel/Walnut/Locust Project Improvements Escrow Account and Approve a Transfer of Remaining Funds to the Airport Escrow Account; and (3) Authorize the City Man ager to Execute All Documents Relating to the Completion of the
Laurel/Walnut/Locust Improvements Project.

F.4 Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No.7910 Approving the Industrial Disability Retirement of Randall Peterson.

F.5 Request that the City Council to Adopt Resolution No.7911 Approving the Acceptance of the General Fund State Allocation Grant Funds of $1,000,000 for the Rialto Unified School District International Healing Garden Project.

F.6 Request City Council to (1) Approve a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Gelonne Stephanie Hunt -Graves for the property located at 520 N. Riverside Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376 (APN:0127-542-01); and (2) Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Documents.

F.7 Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No.7912 to Amend Resolution No. 7766 and 7781 to Identify the Positions Exempt from the City’s Competitive Service Pursuant to Rialto Municipal Code Section 2.50.060.

F.8 Request City Council to: (1) Approve Amendment No. 8 to the Waste Delivery Agreement between the City of Rialto and San Bernardino County, Division of Solid Waste; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents.

F.9 Request the City Council of the City of Rialto to Adopt Resolution No.7913 Declaring that Certain 3,000 Square Feet Commercial Parcel Located at 136 S. Riverside Avenue Identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 0130-241-30 as Surplus Land and Directing the City Manager to Issue a Request for Bids to Auction the Property to the Highest Bidder.

F10. Request City Council to: (1) Approve a Quitclaim Deed to Convey the City’s Rights, Title and Interest in the Vacated Portion of Maple Avenue in Parcel Map 20152; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to Execute and Record the Quitclaim Deed.
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Motion by Council Member Trujillo second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the Consent Calendar.

Mayor Robertson abstained from Warrant Resolution No. 47 (06/09/2022) Voucher No. 224139 made out to the National Council of Negro Women for $10,851.08.

Council Member Carrizales recused himself from Item F.3 due to a conflict of interest with his business at the Renaissance Marketplace. 0o0

PUBLIC HEARING
TAB 1
Adopt Resolution No. 7914; Adopt
Resolution No. 7915; Adopt Resolution
No. 7916;
Paul Gonzales , Community Development Manager, presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1) Conduct a Public Hearing and Take Public Comment, and (2) Adopt Resolution No.7914, Authorizing The Annexation Of Territory To Community Facilities District No. 2016- 1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 5) And Authorizing The Levy Of A Special Tax And Submitting The Levy Of Tax To The Qualified Electors; (3) Adopt Resolution No.7915, Calling A Special Election And Submitting To The Voters Of Annexation No. 5 Of City Of Rialto Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) Propositions Regarding The Annual Levy Of Special Taxes Within Annexation No. 5 To Finance Public Services, And The Establishment Of An Appropriations Limit; (4) Hold A Special Election by Opening Ballots; (5) Following The Election Adopt Resolution No.7916 Making Certain Findings, Certifying The Results Of The Election And Adding Property To Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 5).
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Mayor Robertson asked if anyone wished to come forward to speak. 0o0
City Clerk McGee stated no.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5-0 vote to Close the Public Hearing.
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City Clerk McGee read ballot results into the record:
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (Public Services) ANNEXATION NO. 5.

Property Owner: Van G. Martin

PROPOSITION A: YES
PROPOSITION B: YES
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5 -0 vote to adopt Resolution No.7914 and Resolution No.7915 and Resolution No. 7916.
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Property Owner: Justin Brewer

Proposition A: YES
Proposition B: YES
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5 -0 vote to adopt Resolution No.7 917 and Resolution No.7918 and Resolution No. 7919.
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Council Member Carrizales left the dais at 7:38 p.m.
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If they are within the census tract, they also have to meet the income eligibility requirements and demonstrate that they have been impacted by COVID for this program.
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Mayor Robertson requested a chart listing each relief program and its requirements.

She expressed her concerns that the outreach information has not been communicated effectively to the public.
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Deputy City Manager Brown emphasized Avant Garde staff is available at City Hall Monday-Friday to answer any application questions. 0o0
Mayor Pro Tem Scott agreed with Mayor Robertson’s recommendation of having a one-page informational sheet listing the programs and each of its requirements.
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Deputy City Manager Brown stated he will provide it to the City Council and it be posted on the City website.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 4-0 to close the public hearing.

Council Member Carrizales was absent.
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Council Member Carrizales recused himself him TAB 3 due to a conflict of interest with his business.
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Mayor Robertson asked for a proposal on a contractor to deliver food and security.
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Council Member Carrizales returned to the dais at 7:53 p.m. 0o0
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Receive an Update and Confirm the
Continued Existence of and Provide
Further Direction to the Local Emergency
in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Brian Park, Acting Fire Chief , presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1) Receive an Update on and Confirm the Continued Existence of the Local Emergency Throughout the City of Rialto in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic; (2) Make Findings for Continuing “Hybrid” Public Meetings Pursuant to AB 361; and (3) Provide any Further Direction in Relation thereto.
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Council Member Trujillo asked if the City will be prepared should it encounter another wave.
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Acting Fire Chief Park stated the City has continued the local emergencies, testing, PPE, while other cities have scaled back. We will be updating our emergency operating plan and EOC training will make response more resilience.
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Mayor Robertson asked about the dashboard status at the City and County level.
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Acting Fire Chief Park stated we are six times the amount of case rates than the year before. The summer is starting off at a higher rate than last year.
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Mayor Robertson recommended reactivating the COVID-19 Task Force to determine what action will be taken. We don’t need to revisit the hybrid option, correct?
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Acting Fire Chief Park stated unless further action needed to be taken.

The hybrid conversation was limited to if a member of the City Council was unable to attend. We did not open it up to separat e out the City Council from the public. I would defer to the City Attorney.

At the next City Council, if that is the direction, we can have on the agenda consideration similar resolution that would allow the flexibility to have completely hybrid meetings as before.
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Motion by Council Member Carrizales, second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 5-0 vote to (1) Receive an Update on and Confirm the Continued Existence of the Local Emergency Throughout the City of Rialto in Response to the COVID -19 Pandemic; (2) Make Findings for Continuing “Hybrid” Public Meetings Pursuant to AB 361; and (3) Provide any Further Direction in Relation thereto. 0o0
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Adopt Resolution No. 7909 Pension
Policy and Investment Strategy
Katherine Stevens , Director of Finance , Anthony Armas with PARS, Christiane Tsuda with High Mark Capital, presented staff report to Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No.7909 Adopting the Pension Funding Policy and Investment Strategy for the City of Rialto Section 115 Trust.
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Council Member Trujillo asked about what options are available in policy.
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Director of Finance Stevens stated the pension funding policy is written to have both options, either fund annual payments or keep long term. 0o0
Council Member Trujillo recalled the policy as being more long -term investment.
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Director of Finance Stevens stated they are written in a multitude of ways. We wanted the policy to have flexibility should the need arise. 0o0
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Adopt Resolution No. 7909 Pension
Policy and Investment Strategy
Council Member Trujillo asked if there is a running list of where the City stands in terms of debt.
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Director of Finance Stevens stated CalPERS produces a list and Rialto is on the list. Rialto is on a similar percentage as other cities in California.
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Motion by Council Member Trujillo second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5-0 vote to Adopt Resolution No.7909 Adopting the Pension Funding Policy and Investment Strategy for the City of Rialto Section 115 Trust.
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TAB 6
Award Services Agreement with Yunex,
LLC for Streetlight Maintenance and
Repair Services
Tim Sullivan, Director of Maintenance & Facilities presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1) Award a Contract Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Com pany, for Streetlight Maintenance and Repair Services in the Amount of $250,000 Annually with an Initial Term of One Year and Four Additional One Year Terms; (2) Authorize the City Manager Exercise the Annual Extensions Subject to Satisfactory Performance; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and all Related Documents.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated that Yunex is a spinoff of Siemens, correct? 0o0
Director of Maintenance & Facilities Sullivan stated correct. 0o0
Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if it is the same contract originally started with Siemens but now done by their subsidiary Yunex.
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Director of Maintenance & Facilities Sullivan stated that is correct. 0o0
Mayor Robertson asked about the streetlights under City control and how many remain under Southern California Ediso n responsibility. So there are other stree tpoles that do not fall under this maintenance agreement.
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Director of Maintenance & Facilities Sullivan stated correct. 0o0

Motion by Council Member Perez second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 5-0 vote to : (1) Award a Contract Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, for Streetlight Maintenance and Repair Services in the Amount of $250,000 Annually with an Initial Term of One Year and Four Additional One Year Terms; (2) Authorize the City Manager Exercise the Annual Extensions Subject to Satisfactory Performance; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and all Related Documents.
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TAB 7
Approve Request for Bids for the SR -
210/Alder Avenue Improvement Project;
Authorize Purchase Order in the amount
of $871,224 with Prescience Corporation
for SR -210/Alder Avenue Interchange
Improvement Project
Marcus Fuller, City Manager, presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1) Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Release of Request for Bids for the SR -210/Alder Avenue Interchange Improvement Project, City Project No. 200808; (2) Authorize a Purchase Order in the amount of $871,224 with Prescience Corporation pursuant to the City’s “On -Call” Agreement for Construction Management, Inspection, and Materials Testing Services for the SR-210/Alder Avenue Interchange Improvement Project, City Project No. 200808; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Related Documents.. 0o0
Mayor Robertson asked for clarification on the road construction project.

What will be done? Will it be widening?
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City Manager Fuller stated this is widening and capacity improvements on the off ramps and adding turn lanes at different intersections around the interchange to help with large traffic and truck traffic in and out of the interchange.
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Mayor Robertson stated it is all good but it is not enough. We will have to expect to build out potentially more.

She asked about the movement of traffic during construction. What is the plan?
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Mayor Robertson stated that there are commercial areas that will be improving their area, and we will need to coordinate with them. 0o0
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 voted to (1) Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Release of Request for Bids for the Riverside Avenue Central Reconstruction (Metrolink Tracks to San Bernardino Ave.), Project No. 220804; (2) Authorize a Purchase Order in the Amount of $310,942 with Fountainhead Consulting Corporation, a California Corporation, pursuant to the City’s “on -call” agreement for CM, Inspection, Materials Testing Services for the Riverside Avenue Central Reconstruction, Project No. 220804; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents.
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TAB 9
Approve Agreement with Jacob Green
and Associates for Emergency
Management Consulting and Training
Services
Brian Park, Acting Fire Chief , presented staff report to Request City Council to 1) Approve the Contractual Agreement with Jacob Green and Associates for Emergency Management Consulting and Training Services for $261,875.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract and any Related Documents.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5-0 vote 1) Approve the Contractual Agreement with Jacob Green and Associates for Emergency Management Consulting and Training Services for $261,875.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract and any Related Documents. 0o0
Mayor Robertson emphasized having elected officials involved in the training activities.
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Acting Fire Chief Park stated that is outlined in the workplan which includes City Staff and elected officials afforded training. 0o0
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Authorize Submission of Grant
Application to the United States Bureau of
Reclamation’s Drought Resilience
Program; Adopt Resolution No. 7921;
Adopt RUA Resolution No. 04-22
Tom Crowley, Utilities Manager, presented report to Request the City Council/Rialto Utility Authority Board: 1) Authorize Submission of a $2,000,000 Grant Application to the United States Bureau of Reclamation’s Drought Resilience Program for the Well 3A Arsenic Treatment Facilities Requiring Local Funding of $2,114,725; 2) Adopt Resolution No.7921 Authorizing the Grant Application, Acceptance, and Execution for the Well “City 3A” Groundwater Treatment System Project through the United States Bureau of Reclamation’s Drought Resilience Program Grant Application; and 3) Adopt RUA Resolution No.04 -22 Authorizing the Grant Application, Acceptance, and Execution for the Well “City 3A” Groundwater Treatment System Project through the United States Bureau of Reclamation’s Drought Resilience Program Grant Application.

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Authorize Submission of Grant
Application to the United States Bureau of
Reclamation’s Drought Resilience
Program; Adopt Reso lution No. 7921;
Adopt RUA Resolution No. 04-22
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5-0 vote to 1) Authorize Submission of a $2,000,000 Grant Application to the United States Bureau of Reclamation’s Drought Resilience Program for the Well 3A Arsenic Treatment Facilities Requiring Local Funding of $2,114,725; 2) Adopt Resolution No.7921 Authorizing the Grant Application, Acceptance, and Execution for the Well “City 3A” Groundwater Treatment System Project through the United States Bureau of Reclamation’s Drought Resilience Program Grant Application; and 3) Adopt RUA Resolution No.04 -22 Authorizing the Grant Application, Acceptance, and Execution for the Well “City 3A” Groundwater Treatment System Project th rough the United States Bureau of Reclamation’s Drought Resilience Program Grant Application.
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Adopt Resolution No. 7922 and Approve
One-Time Essential Worker Pay
Arron Brown, Deputy City Manager, presented Request to City Council to Adopt Resolution No.7922 Establishing and Approving the One-Time Essential Worker Pay for City of Rialto Employees Pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 5-0 vote to Adopt Resolution No.7922 Establishing and Approving the One -Time Essential Worker Pay for City of Rialto Employees Pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Council Member Carrizales left the dais at 8:30 p.m.
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TAB 12
Amend the guidelines for the Rialto
Rental/Mortgage/Utility
Assistance Program and Small Business
Assistance Grants Program
Arron Brown, Deputy City Manager and Lissette Montoya with Avant Garde, presented Request to City Council to amend the guidelines for the Rialto Cares Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance Program and Small Business Assistance Grants Program.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked about the Child care Relief Program outreach. A lot of young, single mothers are struggling and not much funds have been expended with childcare. Is there a requirement that is making it difficult for young, single mothers to receive assistance with child care?
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Ms. Montoya stated the application process for receiving childcare assistance is very simplified. Once proper documentation is submitted, they will get reimbursed for that funding.
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Amend the guidelines for the Rialto
Rental/Mortgage/Utility/ Assistance
Program and Small Business Assistance
Grants Program
Ms. Montoya stated childcare business in the City, Community Services Department created a Spanish PSA.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if Walmart and local restaurants had been approached so they can reach out to their employees.
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Mayor Robertson emphasized the importance to reach out to all childcare facilities large and small and pointed out the applicant must be a Rialto resident.
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Deputy City Manager Brown stated they will be reaching out to the County to obtain information and larger businesses.
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Community Services Director Alvarado-Crawford stated her commercial should be ready for release over the weekend.
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Council Member Perez stated a handout in the sign -out area of childcare or boards in breakrooms will be helpful.
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Deputy City Manager Brown stated the issue is that some people believe the assistance is a scam. Word of mouth has been more effective than anything else.
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Council Member Perez clarified that although the child attends a school outside of the City, so long as they are residents of the City. 0o0
Deputy City Manager Brown stated that if the applicant is a resident, it is wherever their child is taken care of.
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Council Member Trujillo asked about contact information on the website. 0o0
Deputy City Manager Brown stated they will work on that right away. 0o0
Mayor Robertson asked about the number on those residents who were victims of COVID.
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Amend the guidelines for the Rialto
Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance
Program and Small Business Assistance
Grants Program
Deputy City Manager Brown referred to the Acting Fire Chief to discuss on the matter.
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Mayor Robertson stated Community Services Director Alvarado - Crawford created a packet of COVID resources together and perhaps would prepare a packet for the entire City Council.
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Deputy City Manager Brown referenced the recommended program guidelines amendments in the report.
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Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 4 -0 vote to amend the guidelines for the Rialto Cares Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance Program and Small Business Assistance Grants Program.

Council Member Carrizales recu sed himself from Tab 12 due to a conflict of interest with his business.
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Council Member Carrizales returned to the dais at 8:45 p.m. 0o0
Community Services Community Services Director Alvarado-Crawford gave a report. 0o0
REPORTS The City Council and gave their reports.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Perez , second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5-0 vote, to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 9:06 p.m.

The City Council adjourned in memory of:

Rafaela Trujillo ,
Mother of Council Member Rafael Trujillo

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MAYOR DEBORAH ROBERTSON

ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK BARBARA A. McGEE

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