Council Chambers
150 S. Palm Ave
Rialto, CA 92376
City of Rialto
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Mayor Joe Baca
Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott
Council Member Andy Carrizales
Council Member Karla Perez
Council Member Edward Montoya Jr.
City Clerk Barbara A. McGee
City Treasurer Edward Carrillo
Eric Vail, City Attorney
Tanya Williams, City Manager
6:30 PM Tuesday, April 14, 2026
CLOSED SESSION TIME: 5:00PM
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
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 14, 2026.
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.
5:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Called to Order By: Mayor Joe Baca
ROLL CALL
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, City Clerk Barbara McGee. Council Member Andy Carrizales and City Treasurer Edward Carrillo was absent.
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1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of Matters: One (1)
• Bianca Valenzuela v. City of Rialto
USDC Case No. 5:23-cv-00897-CV-ACCV
2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation
Number of Matters: Three (3)
• Workers Compensation Claim -- Turner
• Workers Compensation Claim -- Viola
• Dispute with Newland
3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECISION WHETHER TO
INITIATE LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
Number of Matters: One (1)
6:30 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Called to Order By: Mayor Joe Baca
ROLL CALL
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, City Clerk Barbara McGee and City Treasurer Edward Carrillo.
Council Member Andy Carrizales was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - City Treasurer Edward Carrillo
INVOCATION - Pastor Scott Hart - Rialto Calvary Chapel
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City Attorney’s Report on Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - one item of existing litigation. City Council heard a report. direction was given to the City Attorney's Office and no other reportable action.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - 3 items of potential litigation. 2 are Workers Compensation claims, City Council gave direction to special counsel and the City's HR Director. Third item was a Dispute with the Newland Company and direction was given to the City Attorney's Office. No other reportable action.
3. Conference with Legal Counsel - one item to make a decision whether to Initiate Litigation. The City did not decide to Initiate Litigation at this time.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1 The Woman’s Club of Rialto Update - Elizabeth Holmes, President 2 Proclamation - Earth Day 2026
3 Proclamation - Arbor Day 2026
4 Proclamation - Animal Control Appreciation Week
5 Proclamation- National 9-1-1 Education Month
6 Proclamation- National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Richard Johnson - Friends of the Rialto Library. He promoted their Annual Spring Book Sale on April 18.
CONSENT CALENDAR
WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES A.
APPROVAL OF WARRANT RESOLUTIONS B.
B.1 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-34
B.2 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-35
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B.3 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-36
APPROVAL OF MINUTES C.
C.1 Regular City Council Meeting - March 24, 2026
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY - FOR INFORMATION ONLY D.
D.1 Antoinette Riojas
D.2 Beshay Foods Inc.
D.3 Christopher Matthew Quintana
D.4 Emiliano Chavez (Minor) Leslie Benitez (Mother)
D.5 Izayah Jones
D.6 Ricardo Vasquez
SET PUBLIC HEARING E.
E.1 Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 8489 and Set a Public Hearing for April 28, 2026, 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 to Set a Public Hearing for April 28, 2026 to Consider Extending the Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment, Expansion, or Intensification of Massage Parlors Within the Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City of Rialto.
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MISCELLANEOUS F.
F.1 Request the City Council, Acting for the Successor Agency, Approve Regulatory Agreement Amendment #2 between RAMROD Senior Housing, Inc., and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rialto.
F.2 Request City Council to: (1) Receive the Overview of the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) Housing Trust Program; and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8490 Authorizing the City ’s Participation in the Housing Trust Program Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
F.3 Request City Council to: 1) Approve the Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Willow Village Apartment Complex for the Mobile Recreation Program; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or Their Designee, to Execute all Necessary Documents.
F.4
Request City Council to approve second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1709 approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 25-0002, a request to amend Chapter 18-116 (Residential Overlay) of the Rialto Municipal Code to establish a New Residential Overlay (Housing Opportunity District) and to modify Permitted Land Uses and Residential Densities to Facilitate the Development of Housing.
Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING TAB
TAB1 Request City Council to: (1) Conduct a Public Hearing and Take Public Comment; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8491, Authorizing The Annexation Of Territory To Community Facilities District No. 2016 -1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 9) And Authorizing The Levy Of A Special Tax And Submitting The Levy Of Tax To The Qualified Electors; (3) Adopt Resolution No. 8492, Calling A Special Election And Submitting To The Voters Of Annexation No. 9 Of City Of Rialto Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) Propositions Regarding The Annual Levy Of Special Taxes Within Annexation No. 9 To Finance Public Services, And The Establishment Of An Appropriations Limit; (4) Hold A Special Election by Opening Ballots; and, (5) Following The Election Adopt Resolution No. 8493 Making Certain Findings, Certifying The Results Of The Election And Adding Property To Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public
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Services) (Annexation No. 9).
(ACTION)
Mayor Baca declared the public hearing open. No one came forward.
Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to close the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve Resolution No. 8491.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve Resolution No. 8492.
City Clerk McGee opened and tallied the ballot. Proposition A: YES, Proposition B: YES.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve Resolution No. 8493.
NEW BUSINESS TAB
TAB2 Request City Council, Rialto Housing Authority, Rialto Utility Authority, and Successor Agency to Accept, Review, and File the Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Related Documents.
(RECEIVE AND FILE)
Mayor Pro Tem Scott expressed his concern after receiving this document on Thursday. He doesn't believe Council had enough time thoroughly review from Thursday to Tuesday, nor did staff make any attempt to meet with City Council to see if they had any questions or input regarding the audit. He will either vote no, or make a motion to continue this until the next City Council Meeting, until the City Manager and her staff make an effort to meet with the City Council and go through the audit.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent to bring this item back at the April 28th City Council Meeting.
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TAB3 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a Veterans Monument to be Located at the Rialto Civic Center Campus; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8494 Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget to Appropriate $229,000 for a Veterans Monument; (3) Approve a Contract With Cold Spring Granite Company, dba Coldspring, in the Amount of $134,890 for the Production of Granite Monoliths and Associated Metal Artwork; and (4) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Related Documents.
PRESENTATION
(ACTION)
Mayor Pro Tem Scott commended the Committee and City Staff for doing such a great job on this. It’s going to be nice to see it out there.
Mayor Baca stated for the rear monolith, he would like to modify the wording to reflect all veterans. The way it is worded now signifies only veterans from Rialto. It should say "Rialto is Proud to Honor the Veterans Who Have Contributed to Every Major US Conflict...".
City Treasurer Carrillo asked when are they are planning to unveil this.
Assistant City Manager Tim Sullivan stated his goal is to have it completed by the beginning of September.
Council Member Montoya thanked everyone and felt it will be a nice addition with the lighting, stone and the new Police Station.
Motion by Mayor Baca, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve TAB 3 with modified wording.
TAB4 Request City Council to Approve: (1) The Purchase of 13 AutoPulse NXT CPR Devices and 4 X -Series Advanced Cardiac Heart Monitors From ZOLL Medical Corp. in the Amount of $549,280.39; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Related Documents. (ACTION)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve TAB 4.
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TAB5 Request City Council to: 1) Authorize the Lease to Purchase of Two (2) Smeal Type I Fire Engines, One (1) Smeal 107 ’ Aerial Truck, Equipment, Modifications, and Installation of Emergency Equipment for a Total Cost of $5,749,032.07; Financed at 4.65% Per Annum (5 Year Lease Purchase) with Community Leasing Partners, a Division of Community First National Bank; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Related Documents.
(ACTION)
City Treasurer Carrillo stated for future, they should look at financing this in-house, he would like to earn that 4.65% on the investment portfolio.
Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve TAB 5.
REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to adjourn the meeting at 7:53pm.
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MAYOR JOE BACA
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK BARBARA A. McGEE
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