Tuesday, March 26, 2024
City of Rialto
Council Chambers
150 S. Palm Ave
Rialto, CA 92376
City Council
Mayor Deborah Robertson
Mayor Pro Tem Andy Carrizales
Council Member Rafael Trujillo
Council Member Ed Scott
Council Member Joe Baca
Barbara A. McGee City Clerk
Edward Carrillo City Treasurer
Eric Vail City Attorney
David N. Carmany City Manager
Regular Meeting
CLOSED SESSION TIME: 5:00 PM
OPEN SESSION TIME: 6:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL, City of Rialto, acting as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, RIALTO UTILITY AUTHORITY, RIALTO
HOUSING AUTHORITY
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(1) Members of the public may attend the meeting in person. (2) Watch live steaming video of the Meeting at https://www.yourrialto.com/183/Rialto-Network (3) Council Meetings are broadcast live on the City’s television station, Rialto Network. Spectrum Channel 3 and AT&T Channel 99.
HOW TO MAKE A PUBLIC COMMENT.
(1) Appear at the meeting and speak during the public comment period. We request that you complete a Public Speaker Form and submit it to the City Clerk before the meeting. There is a 5 minute time limit. (2) You may submit a public comment in writing to the City Clerk by email at [email protected].
Next Ordinance No. 1692 Next Resolution No. 8197 Called to Order By:
ROLL CALL
Rialto – Entering a Second Century of Progress
• Rialto will be a Family First Community
• Rialto Shall Attract High-Quality Development and Improve its Physical Environment • Rialto’s Economic Environment will be Healthy and Diverse • Rialto will be an Active Community
All items listed on this agenda are being considered and /or acted upon by the City Council on behalf of the City of Rialto, except for such items as are designated by the “RUA,” “ RHA,” which items are being considered and /or acted upon by the Members of the Rialto Utility Authority or Rialto Housing Authority of the City of Rialto in its separate legal capacity. For convenience and ease of administration only, the agendas for each separate legal body have been consolidated herein 5:00 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSION
1 24-1275 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Labor Negotiator: City Manager David Carmany, Human Resources Director Shama Curian
Employee Organizations:
• Executive Management Team
• Management Unrepresented Employees
• Rialto City Employee’s Association (RCEA)
• Teamsters Mid-Management & Confidential Employee’s Union (TMMU)
• Rialto Fire Management Association (RFMA)
• Rialto Police Benefit Association - Management
• Rialto Police Benefit Association - General
• Rialto Professional Firefighters of California - Local 3688 • Unrepresented Employees
2 24-1276 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
One (1) Matter:
• Claim for Money - Sequel
3 24-1277 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8
Property: 130 S. Willow Avenue, Rialto, California 92376 Agency Negotiators: Asst. City Manager Arron Brown; Dir. Community Development Colby Cataldi
Negotiating Parties: City of Rialto, Oscar Esparza and Blanca Esparza Property Owners
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Sale
4 24-1278 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)
One (1) position:
Title: City Manager
6:30 p.m.
Called to Order By:
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Joe Baca
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INVOCATION - Calvary Chapel Rialto - Pastor Victor Lopez City Attorney’s Report on Closed Session
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1 24-1279 In Memorium of Victor Orihu - Mayor Robertson 2 24-1264 Certificate of Recognition Angela Perry Retirement - Mayor Robertson 3 24-1263 Recognition of County Science Fair Winners - Council Member Trujillo 4 24-1274 Presentation - Beaumont Community Youth Basketball Tournament Winners - Director of Community Services Cynthia Alvarado
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
City Council to consider removing or continuing any items on the agenda
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion in the following form listed. There will be no separate discussion on these items. If discussion is required, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately. Vote may be by roll call.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES
The Council hereby waives the full reading of any ordinance to be introduced or approved at this meeting and such ordinance shall be read by title only.
B. APPROVAL OF WARRANT RESOLUTIONS
B.1 24-1272 Consideration of Warrant Resolution No. 34
B.2 24-1273 Consideration of Warrant Resolution No. 35
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.1 24-1262 Regular City Council Minutes - March 12, 2024
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D. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
D.1 24-1265 Bruce Olsen - Vehicle Damages
D.2 24-1266 Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club - Damages D.3 24-1267 Nolo Gaton - Personal Injury
D.4 24-1268 Silvano Ulloa Prieto - Personal Injury
D.5 24-1269 Vincent Joseph Vodnik - Damages
D.6 24-1270 Virgil Adams III - Vehicle Damages
D.7 24-1271 Claim #2 - Stephanie Cane and Victoria Quesenberry - Damages E. SET PUBLIC HEARING
E.1 24-1260 Consider setting a Public Hearing for April 23, 2024, to solicit public comments from interested citizens for the City ’s 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Set a Public Hearing for April 23, 2024, to solicit public comments from interested citizens in order to adopt the 2024 -2025 CDBG annual plan.
F. MISCELLANEOUS
F.1 24-1254 Consideration of Adjusting the Salary Schedules for the Dispatcher and Records Series, and the Executive Assistant to the Police Chief.
RECOMMENDATION
Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 8193, Updating the Citywide Classifications and Compensation Schedule for Full -Time and Part-Time Employees to Amend the Salaries for the Classifications within the Dispatcher and Records Series, and the Executive Assistant to the Police Chief
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F.2 24-1216 Consideration of Bid from Newland Real Estate Equities, LLC for acquisition of Miro Way Parcels
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council (1) accept the bid from Newland Capital Group, Inc. to purchase seven parcels on Miro Way, approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Newland Real Estate Equities, LLC, (2) authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents and (3) authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk to the Board of Supervisors F.3 24-1236 Consideration of 1) cancellation of Regular City Council Meetings of July 9, October 8, October 22, November 26, December 24, 2024, and 2) scheduling a Summer Recess from July 1 through July 14 and 3) scheduling a Strategic Planning Workshop for May 23
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Cancel Regular City Council Meeting Dates July 9, October 8, October 22, November 26, December 24, 2024
2. Approve Summer Recess from July 1 through July 14
3. Approve Scheduling a Strategic Planning Workshop for May 23 F.4 24-1253 City Council consideration of Annual Progress Report regarding the 2023 Housing Element
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
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F.5 24-1249 Consideration of a Resolution No. 8194 Accepting $ 9,999 through the California Highway Patrol “Every 15 Minutes” Education Grant Agreement for an event at Eisenhower High School
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution No. 8194 amending the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget,
2. Approve the California Highway Patrol “Every 15 Minutes ” Education Grant Agreement in the amount of $9,999.99 for an event at Eisenhower High School; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents.
F.6 24-1239 Consideration of a $ 10,000 Growing Water Smart Technical Assistance grant by the Sonoran Institute for development of a Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Guideline Handbook for public and city utilization
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council and Rialto Utility Authority Board:
1. Adopt City Resolution No. 8195 amending the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget;
2. Adopt RUA Resolution No. 08-29 amending the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget;
3. Accept the Growing Water Smart Technical Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $10,000; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents.
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TAB NEW BUSINESS
TAB1 24-1240 Consideration of Resolutions Authorizing Revenue Stabilization Transfer to the Water and Wastewater Concession Agreement Trust Accounts.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council and Rialto Utility Authority Board:
1. Adopt City Resolution No. 8196 authorizing the transfer of $5.3 million from the City ’s Unrestricted General Fund Reserve to the Water Utility Fund Trust Account for the purpose of rate stabilization and $1.5 million from the Rialto Utility Authority ’s Wastewater Reserve Fund to the Wastewater Utility Fund ’s Trust Account for debt service coverage;
2. Adopt RUA Resolution No. 08-30 authorizing the transfer of $5.3 million from the City ’s Unrestricted General Fund Reserve to the Water Utility Fund Trust Account for the purpose of rate stabilization and $1.5 million from the Rialto Utility Authority ’s Wastewater Reserve Fund to the Wastewater Utility Fund ’s Trust Account for debt service coverage;
3. Structure the General Fund Reserve transfer to the Water Utility Fund Trust Account as a loan with a term of 10 years;
4. Structure the interest rate on the General Fund Reserve transfer to the Water Utility Fund Trust Account loan equivalent to the rate of return earned by the City on funds invested in the Local Agency Investment Fund; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents.
TAB2 24-1252 Consideration of Award of a Construction Contract to Leonida Builders Inc., a California Corporation, in the amount of $ 427,760, for the Baseline Road Median Fence Improvement Project, City Project No . 240803.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award a Construction Contract to Leonida Builders Inc ., in the amount of $427,760 for the Baseline Road Median Fence
Improvement Project, City Project No. 240803.
2. Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Related Documents.
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REPORTS
MAYOR:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CITY ATTORNEY:
CITY MANAGER:
ADJOURNMENT