Minutes — Rialto City Council, April 23, 2024

REGULAR MEETING
of the

CITY OF RIALTO

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

RIALTO HOUSING AUTHORITY

MINUTES

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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, April 23, 2024.
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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 Carrizales called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 0o0
The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Pro Tem Andy Carrizales, Council Member Ed Scott, Council Member Rafael Trujillo, and Council Member Joe Baca.

Also, present were Acting City Manager Tanya Williams, City Attorney Eric Vail, and City Clerk Barbara McGee.

Mayor Deborah Robertson and City Treasurer Edward Carrillo were absent.
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City Clerk McGee stated Mayor Robertson will not be attending the Closed Session and the Regular Meeting due to family emergency. 0o0

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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Titles: City Manager, Interim City Manager,
Acting City Manager.

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Motion by Council Member Trujillo and second by Council Member Baca carried by a 4-0 vote to go into Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.

Mayor Robertson was absent.
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The City Council returned from Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. 0o0
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Carrizales called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 0o0
OPEN SESSION The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Pro Tem Andy Carrizales, Council Member Ed Scott, Council Member Rafael Trujillo, and Council Member Joe Baca.

Also, present were City Manager Tanya Williams , City Attorney Eric Vail, and City Clerk Barbara McGee.

Mayor Deborah Robertson was absent.
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Pledge of Allegiance and
Invocation
Council Member Scott led the pledge of allegiance.
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Pastor Dr. Nolen – Word In Action Christian C hurch gave the invocation.

1. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Labor Negotiator: Human Resources Director Shama Curian, Assistant City Attorney Al Ford, Acting City Manager
Tanya Williams

City Council had discussions with labor negotiato r and gave direction.

No other reportable action.

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Titles: City Manager, Interim City Manager,
Acting City Manager

The City Attorney Vail reported that Tanya Williams will be the Acting City Manager and will continue until the City Council appoints an Interim City Manager.

The City Council has authorized the Acting City Manager and the City Attorney to seek candidates for that position and report back to the City Council.
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PRESENTATION AND

PROCLAMATIONS

1. Presentation - In Memoriam of Victor Orihu - Mayor Robertson (Deferred to a future City Council meeting.)

2. Presentation - In Memoriam of Mr. Marion Black, Jr. – City Clerk McGee

3. Proclamation - American Legion Family Day –
Council Member Scott

4. Presentation - World Autism Month - Council Member Trujillo

5. Presentation - International Denim Day –
Council Member Trujillo

6. Presentation - National Public Safety
Telecommunication Week - Council Member Trujillo
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Council Member Scott asked to close in memory of Tom Hallum, former City Treasurer for the City of Rialto.
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City Council to Consider removing or
continuing any items on the agenda City Attorney Vail stated staff requested to pull and table Consent Calendar Item E.5 request to set a Public Hearing for May 14, 2024, to consider Specific Plan Amendment No. 2022 -04 related to the Foothill Boulevard and Central Specific Plan Areas.
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CONSENT CALENDAR A. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES
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B. APPROVAL OF WARRANT RESOLUTIONS
B.1 Warrant Resolution No. 38
B.2 Warrant Resolution No. 39

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C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.1 Regular City Council Minutes – March 26, 2024
C.2 Regular City Council Minutes – April 9, 2024

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D. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
D.1 Terri Brooks – Damages
D.2 Shannon Scott, Penelope Scott, Jeremiah Scott and Nancy Baez – Damages
D.3 Jaedin Sims - Damages
D.4 Eustacia Hill – Damages
D.5 Stephanie Cane & Victoria Quesenberry - Damages

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CONSENT CALENDAR
E. SET PUBLIC HEARING
E.1 Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 8201 and Set a Public Hearing for May 14, 2024, to Consider Ordering the Abatement of Weeds on Various Properties Within the City Limits, and to Hear any Objections to Imposing the Abatement Cost Therefore as a Lien Against Parcels of Property Set Forth in Exhibit A.

E.2 Request City Council: 1) Set a Public Hearing for May 14, 2024, to Conduct a Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 8202 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 2024/2025; and to 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 8203 Declaring the Intention to Annex Properties to the Rialto Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 and Conduct a Property Owner Protes t Ballot Proceeding on the Matter of the New Assessments Related Thereto Commencing with Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

E.3 Request City Council to Set a Public Hearing for May 14, 2024 to consider (1) General Plan Amendment No. 2019 -0006, a request to change the general plan land use designation of approximately

1.55 acres of land (APN: 0132 -021-18) located at the southeast corner of Randall Avenue and Lilac Avenue (“Site”) from Residential 2 with an Animal Overlay to Community Commercial (CC), (2) Zone Change N o. 2019-0004, a request to change the zoning designation of the Site from Agricultural (A -1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C -1) (3) Precise Plan of Design No. 2022-0019, a request to allow the development of one (1) 8,840 square foot multi -tenant commercial building and one (1) 9,966 square foot multi-tenant commercial building on the Site, and (4) a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Environmental Assessment Review No. 2022 -0020) prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

E.4 Request City Council to Set a Public Hearing for June 25, 2024, regarding Water and Wastewater Utility Services Rate
Adjustments. It is recommended that the City Council and Rialto Utility Authority Board adopt Resolution No. 8204 and RUA Resolution No. 08-31.

The Proposed Project will update and combine the existing Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and Central Area Specific Plan into the Foothill Central Specific Plan (Proposed Project). The Project if approved, would increase t he allowable residential density within the Foothill Central Area and provides updates to the development guidelines for this area while preserving existing land uses (2) and Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

E.6 Request City Council to Request City Council to Set a Public Hearing for May 28, 2024, for the Placement of Liens for Delinquent Refuse Collection Accounts for the 4 th Quarter of the 2023 Calendar Year.
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F. MISCELLANEOUS
F.1 Request City Council Request City Council: 1) Authorize the Submission of an Urban and Community Forestry Grant
Application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) in Partnership with TreePeople; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 8205 Authorizing the City Manager or their Designee to Execute all Grant-Related Documents.
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Motion by Council Member Scott, second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 4-0 vote to approve the Consent Calendar excluding E.5.

Mayor Robertson was absent.
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PUBLIC HEARING
TAB 1
Adopt Resolution No. 8206 approving the
FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan
Cynthia Alvarado, Community Services Director , a nd Ana Marie Lenoue, President of Avant Garde presented staff report to Request City Council (1) Conduct a Public Hearing to solicit public comments from interested citizens; (2) Consider and Adopt Resolution No. 8206 approving the Fiscal Year 2024 -2025 Annual Action P lan (AAP) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit the AAP to the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and (3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to take all actions necessary to implement the programs identified in the AAP.
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Public Comment Mike Story and Tim Scott addressed the City Council in favor of TAB 1 asking the City Council to consider continuation of funding to Sunrise Church for the upcoming year to continue to meet the needs of the community.
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Michael Bennett representing Rialto Family Health Service addressed in favor of TAB 1 and detailed their work to the public with the assistance of HUD.
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Motion by Council Member Scott, second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 4-0 vote to close the Public Hearing.

Mayor Robertson was absent.
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Council Member Baca asked if all existing agencies that applied are in compliance from previous years.
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Ms. Lenoue stated yes. Everyone is in compliance.
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Council Member Baca wanted to make certain that all agencies are providing services to the residents of Rialto.
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Ms. Lenoue stated the program beneficiar y goals must be Rialto residents. All information collected needs to demonstrate they are Rialto residents.
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Council Member Baca stated that the successful agencies should have an increase in funding such as Sunrise Church.
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Adopt Resolution No. 8206 approving the
FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan
Ms. Lenoue stated HUD puts a limitation of 15 percent of the allocation that can be used for public services. Every dollar of 15 percent is allocated. The City has a choice to either allocate up to the 15 percent or not allocate any amount to public services. The City has chosen to utilize 15 percent.
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Council Member Baca suggested allocating CDBG funds to community gardens. He also suggested funds be utilized for a soccer field and expansion of the Johnson Center and Community Services. 0o0
Council Member Scott asked why Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board under Administration Services rather than Public Service Activities.
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Ms. Lenoue stated it is based on the agency’s method of interaction with participants. Should an agency collect all the participant’s information , it would be considered Public Service. When intake information is taken by phone rather than signed forms, they don’t meet the compliance requirement for each parti cipant, it will then be c lassified under Administration portion.
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Council Member Scott asked what does the $205,000 for P rogram Administration contribute towards.
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Ms. Lenoue stated it would primarily cover Avant Garde consulting services.
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Council Member Scott asked how much Avant Garde’s consulting services is. He requested the figures.

He disagrees with the amount allocated towards Administration Services and only 15 percent towards Public Service activities. He believes the City Council should be lobbying to change the 15 percent number. The monies should be used for public activities.

He would like to see an itemization.
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Ms. Lenoue stated it includes consulting services, staff time, finance time, and audit expenses.
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He asked for a total amount spent over eight years for rehabilitation of the community center buildings.
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Ms. Lenoue stated she can return with that information at a later time. 0o0

Council Member Scott believes capital funds should be used on improvement of the buildings versus provisional measures. 0o0
Council Member Trujillo referenced the report and inquired about the latest proposal to add events to the Public Service section of CDBG and requested to keep Tour of Toys under CDBG.

He recommend ed Black on the Block Entrepreneurs Expo 2024 and Junteenth Jam events be included in the special events section for further discussion on how to prioritize City events. He does not want to start adding events to CDBG funds.
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Ms. Lenoue clarified if Council Member Trujillo is recommending reducing the budget line.
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Council Member Trujillo stated there are three portions within the proposal. He believed it was a $10,000 portion for the Tour of Toys.

He reiterated Black on the Block Entrepreneurs Expo 2024 and Junteenth Jam events under Stronger Together Now, IE be removed and included in special events which equals to $30,000 plus. 0o0
Ms. Lenoue stated the three Stronger Together Now, IE events are Black on the Block Entrepreneurs Expo 2024 is $10,000; Tour of Toys is $10,000; Junteenth Jam is $10,600. Changes or recommendations are suitable at this time.
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Council Member Trujillo stated his recommendation is to move the two events to the special events category for a comprehensive discussion on all City events.
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Ms. Lenoue clarified that the recommendation will be to reduce the allocation by $20,600 leaving $10,000 for the Tour of Toys event. 0o0
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Adopt Resolution No. 8206 approving the
FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan
Council Member Trujillo stated yes. A toy drive is recognized just as much as a food drive.
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Ms. Lenoue stated that all agencies are eligible. It is how the City Council chooses funds to be used.
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Council Member Trujillo stated events have never been funded through CDBG.
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Ms. Lenoue stated the Annual Action Plan currently leaves additional funds that can be allocated to programs in public services.

The City Council can identify where the $20,600 should go. 0o0
Council Member Baca asked if it needs to be decided tonight. 0o0
Ms. Lenoue stated yes or do an amendment at a later tim e or return to another City Council meeting.
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Mayor Pro Tem Carrizales suggested additional funds be allocated to Sunrise Church.
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Council Member Baca agreed with Sunrise Church or the Rialto Community Garden which is not listed.
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Council Member Trujillo asked if Community Gardens is under Community Services.
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Director of Community Services Alvarado clarified that Community Gardens are under Facilities and Maintenance under Amy Crow. It will be fine so long as Community Gardens meets guidelines or criteria. 0o0
City Attorney Vail stated that the City Council should vote if funds will be reduced to $10,000 for Stronger Together Now, IE. Then discuss where it will be allocated. It can be done within the context. 0o0

Motion by Council Member Trujillo, second by Council Member Scott and carried by a 4 -0 vote to reduce funding allocation for Stronger Together Now, IE Tour of Toys e vent from $30,600 to $10, 600 and move Black on the Block Entrepreneurs Expo 2024 and Junteenth Jam community events to the City’s General Fund budget.

Mayor Robertson was absent.
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Motion by Council Member Baca, second by Council Member Scott and carried by a 4-0 vote to approve FY 24/25 $15,000 to Sunrise Church; and $5,000 to Community Gardens.

Mayor Robertson was absent.
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City Attorney Vail stated should there be no further discussion on the non-public service activities, a motion is needed to adopt Resolution No. 8206 as amended. It will approve the amended funding 0o0

Motion by Council Member Trujillo, second by Council Member Baca and carried by a 4 -0 vote to Adopt Resolution No. 8206 with the amendments presented.

Mayor Robertson was absent.
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TAB 2
Adopt Ordinance No. 1693
Amending Portions of Chapter 18.75
(Floodplain Management Ordinance) of
the Rialto Municipal Code
Daniel Casey, Principal Planner, Community Development, presented staff report to Request City Council Conduct a Public Hearing to consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 1693, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIALTO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 18.75 (FLOODPLAIN

MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE RIALTO MUNICIPAL CODE
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH 44 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
PART 60.3(D) OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM”,
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Mayor Pro Tem Carrizales asked if anyone wish to speak. 0o0
No one came forward.
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Motion by Council Member Scott, second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 4-0 vote to close the Public Hearing.

Mayor Robertson was absent.

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Adopt Ordinance No. 1693
Amending Portions of Chapter 18.75
(Floodplain Management Ordinance) of
the Rialto Municipal Code
Mr. Casey stated yes.
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Council Member Scott asked if the map covers the entire City. 0o0

Mr. Casey stated no. It covers an area in the south end of town by the Santa Ana Riverbed.
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Council Member Scott asked if it included anything downtown. 0o0
Mr. Casey stated no.
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Council Member Scott expressed his concerns with a flood zone situation. He asked if the City has experienced situations such as that. 0o0

Mr. Casey stated no.
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Council Member Trujillo expressed his concerns with cost and what flood insurance will mean for residents.
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Mr. Casey stated it will be in an already developed, industrial area. 0o0
Motion by Council Member Trujillo, second by Council Member Scott and carried by a 4-0 vote to Adopt Ordinance No. 1693.

The vote was AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Carrizales, Council Member Scott, Council Member Trujillo, Council Member Baca.

NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Mayor Robertson. 0o0
ORDINANCE NO. 1693
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIALTO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 18.75
(FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE RIALTO
MUNICIPAL CODE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH 44 CODE OF FEDERAL
REGULATIONS PART 60.3(D) OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD
INSURANCE PROGRAM”.
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NEW BUSINESS
TAB 3
Adopt Resolution No. 8207 Appointing
Interim Finance Director
Tanya Williams, Acting City Manager, presented staff report to Request City Council to Adopt a Resolution No. 8207 to Approve an Employment Agreement Appointing Mark Alvarado as the Interim Finance Director. 0o0
Mr. Alvarado introduced himself and addressed the City Council related to his appointment. He thanked the City Council for the opportunity and looks forward to working with City staff to accomplish tasks presented before him.
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Council Member Scott asked if he has reviewed the City’s financials. 0o0
Mr. Alvarado stated he has reviewed the budget documents and last year’s audit report.
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Council Member Scott asked that Mr. Alvarado review t he City’s actual reserves to determine how to move forward with the new budget year and formulate an accurate budget based on what is available in reserves versus non-spendable reserves.
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Mr. Alvarado stated City staff is working with auditors to close FY 22-23. Once auditors finalize the audit, reserves and figures will be available for all funds including the General Fund and will report back to the City Council.
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Council Member Scott stated there has been a history of hidden pocket funds and asked that no account is left unnoticed.
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Mr. Alvarado stated he will make certain all accounts are listed on the audit report.
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Mr. Alvarado stated he has not used Tyler ERP but is familiar with system implementations and the process when using a new platform. 0o0
Council Member Scott asked that it be thoroughly reviewed so that staff payroll accounts and accounts payables and receivables are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
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Adopt Resolution No. 8207 Appointing
Interim Finance Director
Mr. Alvarado stated that is top priority on his list.
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Council Member Trujillo inquired about budget projections and requested that three- and five-year outlook projections can be quantified to help with long-term goals.
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Mr. Alvarado stated absolutely. The City is currently contracting a firm to assist with long -term projections of the City’s revenues and expenditures.
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Motion by Council Membe r Trujillo, second by Council Member Baca and carried by a 4-0 vote to Adopt a Resolution No. 8207 to Approve an Employment Agreement Appointing Mark Alvarado as the Interim Finance Director.

Mayor Robertson was absent.
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TAB 4
Award Construction Contract to CAT
Tracking, Inc for the Construction of the
Class II Bike Lanes, Federal Project No.

HSIP 5205024, City Project No. 170813
Art Cervantes, Engineering Manager, presented staff report to Request City Council: 1) Award of a Construction Contract to CAT Tracking, Inc. in the amount of $146,750 for the Construction of the Class II Bike Lanes on Merrill Avenue, Federal Project No. HSIP 5205024, City Project No.170813; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or their Designee to Execute all Related Documents.
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Motion by Council Member Scott, second by Council Member Baca and carried by a 4-0 vote to 1) Award of a Construction Contract to CAT Tracking, Inc. in the amount of $146,750 for the Construction of the Class II Bike Lanes on Merrill Avenue, Federal Project No. HSIP 5205024, City Project No.170813; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or their Designee to Execute all Related Documents.

Mayor Robertson was absent.
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TAB 5
Final Agreement with Inland Empire
Utilities Agency for Long-Term Sale of
Wastewater Effluent
Stephen Dopudja, Interim Utilities Manager, Liz H urts and Lisa Muñoz with IEUA, presented staff report to Final Agreement With Inland Empire Utilities Agency For the Long -Term Sale of Wastewater Effluent for Recycled Water Purposes.
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Council Member Scott commented that this water has gone through the Santa Ana River since the inception of Rialto and briefly described its history. He thanked the IEUA Board for moving it forward. The water will benefit a lot of people and remain in Rialto.

He asked Mr. Dopudja to explain the overall value of this agreement.

The optional supply water is estimated in the $150 million plus range over 50 years.
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Council Member Scott stated it will benefit in a variety of ways such as buying recharge water for basins, do capital projects, m ore importantly maintain water rates down for the community.

He and Mayor Robertson believed it was an important step forward.

He wholeheartedly supports it. It is very good re-use of water and smart thing to do.
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Council Member Trujillo agreed with the work being done.

He referenced the report and inquired about long -term water conservation targets and asked about contr adictory statements related to conservation.
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Mr. Dopudja explained the different conservation methods internal and external.

The City is exploring extra-territorial sewer service agreements which bring in additional flows.

The master plan update looked at conserv ation targets to determine what will be reduced. There will be increased flows to the treatment plants through growth, but there will be more houses using less water but more water overall.
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Council Member Trujillo asked if it is conservation at individual houses and not Citywide.
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Mr. Dopudja stated it rolls up to Citywide. The State is pushing their indoor per capita demand. The goal is at 45. It is not a realistic target, and it is very expensive to get to that number.
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Council Member Baca commented that this is a very smart move for the City of Rialto long term and additional revenue can be made. 0o0
Mr. Dopudja stated absolutely.
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Council Member Baca emphasized that the pipeline built will help store and be utilized for any growth the City will be heading in the future. 0o0
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Final Agreement with Inland Empire
Utilities Agency for Long-Term Sale of
Wastewater Effluent
Mr. Dopudja stated correct. It will bring revenue that the City can buy recharged water, percolate it into the groundwater basin and have surplus water underneath in the event of a drought and have long -term water reliability.
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Council Member Trujillo asked if this provides flexibility at the neighborhood level with recycled water. He asked if the program guarantees certain water flows.
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Mr. Dopudja stated it is recycled by recharging it in the basin. The City would purchase it and recharge it in the City’s basin.

Most of the growth is occurring outside of the City’s service area. It is predominantly in the West Valley service area. The City is not allowed to provide service in that area. The City’s wastewater collection system is twice the size of its water system. The City is far better off financially selling it and purchase gr oundwater then percolate it and have it as potable water. It is a much better business proposition. 0o0
Motion by Council Member Baca, second by Council Member Scott and carried by a 4-0 vote to accept staff report to Final Agreement With Inland Empire Utilities Agency For the Long -Term Sale of Wastewater Effluent for Recycled Water Purposes.

Mayor Robertson was absent.
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TAB 6
Approve Resolution No. 8208 and RUA
Resolution No. 08-32 accepting grand
funds by Senator Connie M. Leyva for
Rialto Habitat Nature Center Project
Stephen Dopudja, Utilities Manager, presented staff report to Request City Council Approve Resolution No. 8208 and RUA Resolution No.08-32 accepting $1.05 million in grant funds secured by Senator Connie M. Leyva for the Rialto Habitat Nature Center Project. 0o0
Council Member Trujillo asked why the grant took so long to bring to the City.
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Mr. Dopudja stated TAB 7 addresses that question.
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Motion by Council Member Scott, second by Council Member Baca and carried by a 4-0 vote to Approve Resolution No. 8208 and RUA Resolution No.08-32 accepting $1.05 million in grant funds secured by Senator Connie M. Leyva for the Rialto Habitat Nature Center Project Mayor Robertson was absent.
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Award Construction Contract to Public
Restroom Company for community
center prefab building of Rialto Habitat
Nature Center
Stephen Dopudja, Utilities Manager, presented staff report to Request City Council to Award a Construction Contract to Public Restroom Company, a California Corporation, in the amount of $1,298,364, for community center prefab building of the Rialto Habitat Nature Center, City Project No. 226.
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Motion by Council Member Scott, second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 4-0 vote to Award a Construction Contract to Public Restroom Company, a California Corporation, in the amount of $1,298,364, for community center prefab building of the Rialto Habitat Nature Center, City Project No. 226.

Mayor Robertson was absent.
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Community Services Cynthia Alvarado-Crawford gave the report. 0o0
REPORTS The City Council gave their reports.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Trujillo, second by Council Member Scott and carried by a 4-0 vote to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 8:46 p.m.

Mayor Robertson was absent.

The City Council adjourned in memory of:

Tom Hallum,
Former City of Rialto City Treasurer

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MAYOR PRO TEM ANDY CARRIZALES

ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK BARBARA A. McGEE

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