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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, June 24, 2025

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 24, 2025.
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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 Baca called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 0o0

The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Joe Baca, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott , Council Member Karla Perez, and Council Member Edward Montoya Jr.

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

Absent: City Treasurer Edward Carrillo.

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CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Labor Negotiator: City Manager Tanya Williams,
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 368 • Unrepresented Employees

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of Matters: Three (3)
• Oscar Avila v. City of Rialto, et al.

SBSC Case No. CIVSB2222422
• Jonathan Basurto v. City of Rialto, et al.

USDC Central District, Case No 5:24-CV-00981-JGB-dtb
• Adam Salveson v. City of Rialto, et al.

SBSC Case No CIVSB2315044

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Matters: Two (2)
• Notice of Violation and Intent to File Suit - Inland Empire Waterkeeper
• Landexcorp LLC - claim for damages

4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)
One (1) position: Title: City Attorney
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Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya Jr. and by carried by a 5-0 vote to go into Closed Session. 0o0
The City Council went into Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.
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The City Council returned from the Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. 0o0
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OPEN SESSION

The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Joe Baca, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott, Council Member Carrizales, Council Member Karla Perez, and Council Member Edward Montoya Jr.

Also, present were City Manager Tanya Williams, City Attorney Eric Vail, City Treasurer Edward Carrillo, and City Clerk Barbara McGee.
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Pledge of Allegiance and
Invocation
Mayor Baca led the pledge of allegiance.
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Pastor David Gaunt with Sunrise Church gave the Invocation. 0o0
City Attorney’s Report on
Closed Session

1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Labor Negotiator: City Manager Tanya Williams,
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 368 • Unrepresented Employees

The City Council had briefings from the Labor Negotiator and gave direction. There is no other reportable action.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of Matters: Three (3)
• Oscar Avila v. City of Rialto, et al.

SBSC Case No. CIVSB2222422
• Jonathan Basurto v. City of Rialto, et al.

USDC Central District, Case No 5:24-CV-00981-JGB-dtb
• Adam Salveson v. City of Rialto, et al.

SBSC Case No CIVSB2315044
The City Council received a briefing from the City Attorney’s Office on each matter and gave direction. There is no other reportable action.

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Closed Session

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Matters: Two (2)
• Notice of Violation and Intent to File Suit - Inland Empire Waterkeeper
• Landexcorp LLC - claim for damages

The City Council received a briefing from the City Attorney’s Office and gave direction. There is no other reportable action.

4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)
One (1) position: Title: City Attorney

The Item will be carried over to the July 22, 2025, City Council meeting. 0o0

PRESENTATIONS AND

PROCLAMATIONS

1. Years of Service Appreciation and Recognition to Fire Chief Brian Park.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Marco Antonio Villalobos addressed the City Council related to the use of the park for his soccer league. He needs further clarification since he has not received any communication from the City. He needs follow-up on his request.
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Discussion among Mayor Baca, Council Member Carrizales, Director of Community Services Alvarado -Crawford and Mr. Villalobos took place related to the status of his soccer league matter.
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Starr Thomas addressed the City Council related to giving gratitude to law enforcement, teachers, City Council Members and first responders.

She is a non -profit founder who assists children and adults achieve their goals.
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City Council to Consider removing or
continuing any items on the agenda None.
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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. 2025-47
B.2 Warrant Resolution No. 2025-48
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D. SET PUBLIC HEARING
D.1 Request City Council/Rialto Utility Authority Board to Set a Public Hearing for July 22, 2025, to Receive Public Comment Related to the Placement of Sewer Service Charges on the County Property Tax Roll for Delinquent Accounts.

D.2 Request City Council to Set a Public Hearing for July 22, 2025, to Solicit Public Comments from Interested Citizens, for the Adoption of Substantial Amendment No. 7 Regarding the Reprogramming of CDBG-CV funds.
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E. MISCELLANEOUS
E.1 Request City Council to Authorize the Release of Bids for the Frisbie Middle School Safe Routes to School Improvements Project, City Project No. 240804.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the Consent Calendar.

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PUBLIC HEARING
TAB 1
Approve Resolution No. 8364, RHA
Resolution No. 02-25, RUA Resolution
No. 08-42 and Rialto Redevelopment
Successor Agency Resolution No. 8365
for the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26
Appropriations Limit and Approve
Resolution No. 8367 Adopting the Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Citywide and Compensation
Plan
Scott Williams, Director of Finance, presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1) Conduct a Public Hearing on the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Annual Budget, (2) Approve Resolution No. 8364, RHA Resolution No. 02 -25, RUA Resolution No. 08 -42 and Rialto Redevelopment Successor Agency Resolution No. 836 5 for the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget; (3) Resolution No. 8366 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit); and, (4) Approve Resolution No. 8367 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
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No one came forward.
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Approve Resolution No. 8364, RHA
Resolution No. 02-25, RUA Resolution
No. 08-42 and Rialto Redevelopment
Successor Agency Resolution No. 8365
for the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26
Appropriations Limit and Approve
Resolution No. 8367 Adopting the Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Citywide and Compensation
Plan
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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Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if any reclassifications were for the purpose of giving additional payroll funds to employees.
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Director of Finance Williams stated that the purpose of the positions is meant to be new and not as a promotion or an enhancement of a currently filled position.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott clarified that the reclassifications are not associated with promotions.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott expressed his concerns about the economic uncertainty of the City, the State, and the Nation. He voiced concerns about the direction of the City of Rialto related to the continued hiring of management and personnel and costly maintenance operations.

He shared information about the City of Los Angeles announc ing 600 layoffs. He stated the City of Rialto has not experienced that because of profits from sales tax. It may not last. He cautioned management that restaurants are down 20-30 percent. The economy is starting to fall and needs attention.

The City avoided bankruptcy in 2008 during the economic crash. The City would not have survived had it not been because of a good City Council and staff members. He advised that the City needs to be more conservative with expenses such as supplies.

He pointed out the Community Services Department and hoped the City was not overbudget. He expects the budget to be practical and accurate and no concealed funds. Years ago, City Council discontinued funds to roll over from year to year, and it is still occurring. If the Item moves forward, he requested with the condition that department fund s roll-overs stop. It must not be allowed. He referenced the report to point out that maintenance and operations has grown largely in the last ten years.

He stated the City needs to budget. During a project, there is always maintenance and operations costs associated with that project that the City Council is not made aware of. That needs to be a requirement so that the City Council is informed of those costs so that they stop growing at the rate that it is going.
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Approve Resolution No. 8364, RHA
Resolution No. 02-25, RUA Resolution
No. 08-42 and Rialto Redevelopment
Successor Agency Resolution No. 8365
for the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26
Appropriations Limit and Approve
Resolution No. 8367 Adopting the Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Citywide and Compensation
Plan
Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated that expenditures by department in FY 22/23 was $101,367,833.00. The proposed budget is $161,830,400.

That is an increase of $61 million, and it is very concerning. The City may be fine today; the situation may be different next year.

The sales tax figures have increased significantly in the past five years from $10 million to $60 million.
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Director of Finance Williams stated it has increased significantly. 0o0
Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated the tax dollars are one -time dollars. They are not recurring dollars. The City needs to make certain it keeps businesses alive and thriving so that those funds continue. The City should be proud that it came from the very bottom of sales tax generators to the top three. Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario are ahead of Rialto.
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Director of Finance Williams stated only Ontario is ahead. 0o0
Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated the City cannot lose sight that sales tax can easily go away.

He briefly addressed the Fire Department positions and it was determined that the new Fire Chief will review the necessity of those positions.
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Director of Finance Williams stated they will be brought back at the appropriate time.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated there should be changes related to Utilities and there should be a finance individual overseeing that large budget.

He hopes the City Council is open to that request.

He strongly requested that mid -year budget should take place in December so that adjustments can be made based on the economy. 0o0
Director of Finance Williams stated they will bring it back in December. 0o0

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Approve Resolution No. 8364, RHA
Resolution No. 02-25, RUA Resolution
No. 08-42 and Rialto Redevelopment
Successor Agency Resolution No. 8365
for the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26
Appropriations Limit and Approve
Resolution No. 8367 Adopting the Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Citywide and Compensation
Plan
Council Member Carrizales thanked Director of Finance Williams for a great presentation.

He also expressed concerns with the uncertainty of the economy and the City’s current expenditures . He, too, is concerned about the sales tax funds not being as robust next year. He wants each department to be examined to make certain the budget is conservative as possible.

He requested that Community Services scale back on some events to make certain core events continue such as Fourth of July.

He is hearing from the small business community that sales are declining due to the state of national affairs. The public is not making purchases as before. They are staying home a nd practicing conservative spending. He hopes the City can adjust and course correct now.
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Mayor Baca complimented Director of Finance Williams on a great presentation. He stated the City currently has a healthy budget and good reserves. The City cannot be complacent. It should find ways to increase revenue. He understands why sales and restaurants sales are declining, and that is revenue that the City loses. He agrees department roll-over funds need to be examined to make sound decisions.

He is pleased with the budget and the City moving forward. There should be a mid-year budget to see what changes need to be made.

On the matter of events, he is suggesting the City hold an International Day event, wi -fi at City parks and soccer park , and expanding the swimming pool. Feasibility needs to take place to make certain people of all abilities can take benefit.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Mayor Baca and carried by a 5-0 vote to Approve Resolution No. 8364, RHA Resolution No. 02-25, RUA Resolution No. 08 -42 and Rialto Redevelopment Successor Agency Resolution No. 8365 for the City’s Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Annual Budget; Resolution No. 8366 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit); and Approve Resolution No. 8367 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan; and to Include the following addendums: No City Department budget roll -overs, adding International Day to Special Events list; additional City positions.

The vote was AYES: Mayor Baca, Mayor Pro Tem Scott, Council Member Carrizales, Council Member Perez, Council Member Montoya Jr.

NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
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Adopt Resolution No. 8368 adopting the
Consolidated Plan for FYs 2025-2029
Cynthia Alvarado-Crawford, Director or Community Services, and An a Lenou, with AGI, presented staff report and Request City Council to: (1) Conduct a Public Hearing to Solicit Public Comments from Interested Citizens; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8368 adopting The Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029, The Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing for Fiscal Year 2025-2029, and The Citizen Participation Plan; (3) Authorize the City Manager, or their Designee, to Submit The Consolidated Plan and The Annual Action Plan to th e U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and (4) Authorize the City Manager, or their Designee, to Take all Actions Necessary to Implement the Programs Identified in the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan.
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Mayor Baca opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
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Public Comment Gwendolyn Heard Nelson addressed the City Council relate d to the ad hoc committee’s recommendation to reduce the amount of funding to the Bethune Center. She asked that the City Council reconsider and add $10,000 to their grant request.
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Amy Malone addressed the City Council related to the reduction of funding to the Bethune Center. She asked that the City Council reconsider and add $10,000 to their grant request. She asked that the City Council recognize the National Council of Negro Women, NCNW, with pride and recognize the work done and continue to do in this City. 0o0
Romaine Washington addressed the City Council related to the reduction of funding to the Bethune Center and gave a brief synopsis of how the Bethune Center has served the community. She asked that the City Council reconsider cutting funding and add $10,000 to this community organization who are willing to serve and support the public. 0o0
Debra Jackson addressed the City Council related to the 52 percent reduction of funds to the Bethune Center and the impact it would have on their services to the community. She is requesting the City Council to add $10,000 to their budget. They are City partners. 0o0

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Adopt Resolution No. 8368 adopting the
Consolidated Plan for FYs 2025-2029

Public Comment
Mike Story addressed the City Council related to the request for funds to Sunrise Life Development. He is asking for the City Council’s consideration of $35,000 to continue their monthly mobile pop-up food distribution to serve the hurt, the disadvantaged and the underserved.

He thanked Fire Chief Park for all his work in the City and for his team saving his wife’s life in May. He wished him well in his retirement.

He has been a great model for his team. What he’s done should be duly recognized.
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Zee Griffith addressed the City Council related to the 52 percent reduction of funds to the Bethune Center. She is asking that the City Council help with the additional $10,000 they need to continue their journey and partnership with the City of Rialto.
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Dr. Ayanna Balogun addressed the City Council related to the reduction of funds to the Bethune Center. She briefly discussed the Bethune Center’s services. She is asking that the City Council reconsider the proposed $25,000 reduction and add an additional $10,000 to grant funding. Part of their model and their creed and commitment to NCNW is to serve the community and make it better than when found. 0o0
Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya Jr. and carried by a 5-0 vote to Close the Public Hearing. 0o0
Ana Lenou, with AGI, presented a brief project summary for the following 2025-2026 CDBG Public Service Activities organizations:

City of Rialto Senior Mobile Recreation $ 8,000.00
City of Rialto Sensory Room $ 35,000.00
Legal Aid Rialto Legal
Empowerment
$ 10,000.00
NCNW NCNW Bethune Center $ 21,705.00
Never Stop Grinding
Impact
Impactful Emotional
Teaching Boxing
$ 45,000.00
Rialto Family
Health Services
Veterans $ 5,000.00
Social Science
Services Inc.

Cedar House
Outreach Services
$ 10,000.00
Sunrise Church Mobile Food Distribution $ 35,000.65

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Adopt Resolution No. 8368 adopting the
Consolidated Plan for FYs 2025-2029
Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked about the Administration’s proposed funding for $191,274.20 and what it entails. He asked what it is used for.
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Ms. Lenou stated it is the administration cap set aside for administering the program such as preparing documents on behalf of the City, reporting to HUD and Fair Housing services.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if all the funds go to administration organization.
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Ms. Lenou stated no. The Fair Housing Mediation Board is to receive $35,000. The remaining balance of $191,274.20 will cover the contract for Avant Garde to provide services.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott expressed his concerns and stated that there is something wrong when the administration cost is $191,274.20 and the City is giving organizations a total of $169,705.65.

The CDBG Administration costs more than the funds that should be going to help people in this community.

He emphasized that the City is giving $5,000 to Veterans. That is problematic. There is nobody more important in our community than the veterans.
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Director of Community Services Alvarado -Crawford stated that the allocations caps allow for 15 percent of the CDBG funds to be allocated for public services.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if it is all Federal funds.
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Director of Community Services Alvarado-Crawford stated it is. 0o0
Mayor Pro Tem Scott emphasized that the person in Washington, D.C. should be contacted to change the law. He stated it is ridiculous, and you either help the community, or you don’t.
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Director of Community Services Alvarado -Crawford stated it is the ad hoc committee’s recommendation.
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Adopt Resolution No. 8368 adopting the
Consolidated Plan for FYs 2025-2029
Mayor Pro Tem Scott emphasized that it does not matter whose recommendation it is. Disbursing more funds to administration costs than granting organizations to help people is extremely wrong. 0o0
Mayor Baca stated he understands the frustration, but the policy needs to be changed at the Federal level. These are the guidelines set forth that the City has to follow under the CDBG guidelines. Until that is changed, they have to determine if there is a possibility of adding $10,000 to the Bethune Center.
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Director of Community Services Alvarado -Crawford stated that funds can be reallocated from within the organizations allotted. 0o0
Mayor Baca asked if the $10,000 can be removed from the CDBG Administration and added to the Bethune Center.
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Director of Community Services Alvarado -Crawford stated the City is capped for 15 percent. That is the most that can be allocated for that specific community services for those organizations.
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Mayor Baca stated that he agrees with Mayor Pro Tem Scott. It is unfair.

He asked if the $10,000 funds can be either taken from other organizations or a City budget to allocate the funds. That would be an alternative.
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Council Member Perez stated that the ad hoc committee had a difficult time because it is capped at 15 percent for all the organizations. It had to be based on the people they were serving. A lot of them were reduced not only one. Several organizations received less than requested. There was a need to spread it based on their service numbers. 0o0
Ms. Lenou stated the cap is set at 15 percent of the City’s allocation.

Allocation plus program income is how 15 percent is determined. There is only one allocation reported. The 15 percent that HUD will allow is $169,705.00. Out of that, it is for public services.

The applications presented is the specific funds that the City Council can allocate program for public services. It is the maximum that HUD will allow within the CDBG program.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if a letter had been written to Washington, D.C., asking for change and showing anyone the figures. 0o0
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Adopt Resolution No. 8368 adopting the
Consolidated Plan for FYs 2025-2029
Ms. Lenou stated she is not aware.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated he will write correspondence.

It is ridiculous.
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Mayor Baca clarified that there is no probability of allocating the $10,000 from within CDBG fund s based on the requirements outlined without reducing the funds to another organization.
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Ms. Lenou stated that is correct. The City Council has a specific amount of funds to distribute to provide public services from this budget. 0o0
Mayor Baca asked if the City could allocate its budget to disburse $10,000 to NCNW.
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Director of Finance Williams stated yes, the City Council can make a motion.
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Council Member Carrizales asked if it is the 20 percent cap is $191,000.

That is the maximum that can be charged.
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Ms. Lenou stated that it is not her amount. It is the amount that you the City is allowed to use for the administration of the program. 0o0
Council Member Carrizales asked if the City is allowed to use 21 percent.
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Ms. Lenou stated no.
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Council Member Carrizales asked if 15 percent can be used. 0o0
Ms. Lenou stated yes.
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Adopt Resolution No. 8368 adopting the
Consolidated Plan for FYs 2025-2029
Council Member Carrizales asked why not take it from there. 0o0
Ms. Lenou stated 15 percent of the public services cap cannot be increased.
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Council Member Carrizales stated he understood. He asked if it was possible to extract funds from the Sensory Room Project. 0o0
Mayor Baca stated in determining funds, they considered the number of services each organization would be providing. It was based on those numbers.
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Mayor Baca asked if there is a second motion to his recommendation. 0o0
Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated he will second the motion.
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Council Member Perez asked what the motion was.
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Mayor Baca stated the motion is to have the City provide an additional $10,000 request to NCNW from the General Fund.
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Council Member Perez asked if the City could disburse funds to other organizations whose funds were reduced.
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City Manager Williams stated the City Council can make a motion to fund any other organizations to the level that they request. The City received fewer CDBG funds than in previous years, which made it more difficult to allocate funding.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if each Council Member has discretionary funds.
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City Manager Williams stated yes. It was approved as part of the budget this year.
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Adopt Resolution No. 8368 adopting the
Consolidated Plan for FYs 2025-2029

Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated the $10,000 discretionary funds that each Council Member has must go to foundations or nonprofit organizations.

He is open to donating a portion of his funds to some organizations. 0o0
Council Member Perez stated she did not mean anyone specifically.

She wondered if there were additional funds that c ould be allocated to the City of Rialto projects.
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Motion by Mayor Baca, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve $10,000 from the General Fund be granted to the National Council of Negro Women for the Bethune Center. 0o0
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5 -0 vote to Adopt Resolution No. 8368 adopting The Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029, The Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing for Fiscal Year 2025-2029, and The Citizen Participation Plan; Authorize the City Manager, or their Designee, to Submit The Consolidated Plan and The Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Authorize the City Manager, or their Designee, to Take all Actions Necessary to Implement the Programs Identified in the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan.
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Mayor Baca stated that the City Council should take a position through correspondence to try to change the requirements on the number of monies used for administrative costs versus for services to the community.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated he would second the motion.
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City Attorney Vail stated that the City Council can give direction to City Manager Williams.
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Motion by Mayor Baca, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 5-0 vote to correspond to Washington, D.C. and include City of Rialto Representatives requesting percentages be changed related to the CDBG funds distributed for public service programs.
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Adopt Resolution No. 8369; Resolution
No. 8370 and Resolution No. 8371 and
Approving Engineer’s Report and
Ordering the Levy of Assessments for
FY 25/26
Request City Council to Conduct a Public Hearing to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 8369 Approving the Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Continued Operation and Maintenance of Improvements for Street Light Maintenance District No. 1 and Ordering the Levy and Co llection of Annual Assessments related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8370 Approving the Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Continued Operation and Maintenance of Improvements for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Or dering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025/2026; and, (3) Adopt Resolution No. 8371 Approving the Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Continued Operation and Maintenance of Improvements for Landscape and Lighti ng District No. 2 and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
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Mayor Baca opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
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No one came forward.
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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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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 vote to Adopt Resolution No. 8369 Approving the Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Continued Operation and Maintenance of Improvements for Street Light Maintenance District No. 1 and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8370 Approving the Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Continued Operation and Maintenance of Improvements for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025/2026; and, (3) Adopt Resolution No. 8371 Approving the Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Continued Operation and Maintenance of Improvements for Landscape and Lighting Dis trict No. 2 and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. 0o0
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Consider Ordinance No. 1700 Adopting
Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
for the City of Rialto
Brian Park, Fire Chief, and Chris Jensen, Fire Marshal presented staff report to Request City Council to Conduct the Public Hearing and consider Ordinance No. 1700 Adopting Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps for the City of Rialto.
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Consider Ordinance No. 1700 Adopting
Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
for the City of Rialto
Mayor Baca opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
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No one came forward.
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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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Council Member Perez asked what time the community meetings were conducted.
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Fire Marshal Jensen stated the meetings were conducted at 6:00 p.m.

Both meetings lasted for approximately 45 minutes.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott commented that at the EDC meeting, the largest property owner was present, and they concurred with the recommendation. He asked if the new homes built in the area follow current fire regulations related to the fire zones.
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Fire Marshal Jensen stated that is correct.
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Council Member Montoya Jr. inquired about the maps and asked if by increasing the zone severity, would it increase resident homeowners’ insurance or possibly being removed from insurance.
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Fire Chief Park stated that it has already decreased, and the whole intent of the maps is to ensure that insurance is maintained throughout the State. The goal is to increase the safety to maintain insurance. 0o0
Council Member Montoya Jr. stated he understands that it did decrease.

He asked if it should increase, does that also inflate the possibility of the residents’ homeowner’s insurance policy fees increasing or being removed by insurance.
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Fire Chief Park stated that if the models change, then yes. It does change insurance policy fees. The City’s model is going in the opposite direction.
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Consider Ordinance No. 1700 Adopting
Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
for the City of Rialto
Mayor Baca stated the insurance ultimately determines if a homeowner is in the danger zone that creates the increase or decrease or policy cancellations.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if Rialto is one of the areas that decreased. 0o0
Chief Park stated yes. Rialto is one of the few areas in the state that decreased.
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Council Member Carrizales thanked Fire Chief Park and the Fire Department for all his efforts attempting land ownership at the habitat. 0o0
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott , second by Council Member Montoya Jr. and carried by a 5-0 vote to accept introduction of Ordinance No. 1700 Adopting Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps for the City of Rialto.

The vote was AYES: Mayor Baca, Mayor Pro Tem Scott,
Council Member Carrizales, Council Member Perez, Council Member Montoya, Jr.

NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1700

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIALTO,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UPDATED LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY

AREA (LRA) FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE (FHSZ) MAPS AS

RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE STATE
FIRE MARSHAL.
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REPORTS The Council Members gave their report.
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Department Head Reports Department Heads gave their report. 0o0
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott. and carried by a 5-0 vote to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 9:21 p.m.

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MAYOR JOE BACA

ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK BARBARA A. McGEE

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