City Council Meeting (2024-12-17)

# CITY COUNCIL/COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/

COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

## December 17, 2024

Regular Meeting held on the above-given date at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Navarro presiding.

INVOCATION: Pastor Josue Zapata – Centerpoint Church

FLAG SALUTE: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander Bernie Moyeda

## CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL

Council Members Present Frank J. Navarro, Mayor David J. Toro Kelly J. Chastain Dr. Luis S. González MPT John Echevarria

Staff Present William R. Smith, City Manager Carlos Campos, City Attorney Stephanie M. Vargas, Chief Deputy City Clerk

Council Members Absent None

CEREMONIAL MATTERS Presentations, Awards, Proclamations

• Business Focus – Larson’s Pharmacy Council Member González presented a recognition certificate to Peter Wissa in order to recognize the success of Larson’s Pharmacy and to acknowledge the contributions that the business has provided to the community.

## CITY CLERK ITEM

(1) Certification of Election - November 5, 2024 - Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election, Held on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Result and such other Matters as Provided by Law, RESOLUTION NO. R-121-24.

The Chief Deputy City Clerk presented to Council the item and recommended approval and adoption of Resolution No. R-121-24.

Motion and Second by CM Toro/ CM González to approve and adopt Resolution R-121-24. Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes

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## OATH OF OFFICE

The Chief Deputy City Clerk, Stephanie M. Vargas, called the newly elected City Officials forward. The Oath of Office and the Certificates of Election were issued.

City Council Elect, Kelly J. Chastain was sworn in by the Chief Deputy City Clerk, Stephanie M. Vargas. City Council Elect, David J. Toro was ceremonially sworn in by his two sons, Michael and Jayden Toro. City Clerk Elect, Isaac T. Suchil, was ceremonially sworn in by his son, Eric Suchil. City Treasurer Elect, Henry M. Razo, was ceremonially sworn in by his Mother, Rose Razo.

## COMMENTS FROM INCOMING CITY OFFICIALS

Personal comments made by the following incoming City Officials:

Newly-elected City Treasurer, Henry M. Razo Re-elected Councilmember, Kelly J. Chastain Newly-elected City Clerk, Isaac T. Suchil Re-elected Councilmember, David J. Toro

## MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS

## POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2024.

GIFT DISCLOSURES Mayor Navarro asked the members present if there were any agenda items that were a conflict of interest pursuant to CMC Section 2.04.030. None disclosed.

## AB 1234 ORAL REPORTS

Mayor Navarro asked the members present if there were any brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the City. (GC Section 53232.3(d)). None disclosed.

APPOINTMENTS None

## MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS

None

## PUBLIC HEARINGS

## (2) CDBG Project Prioritization Fiscal Year 2025-2026 - TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. R-122-24, PRIORITIZING PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, RESOLUTION NO. R-122-24.

The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.

The City Clerk, Isaac T. Suchil, submitted the Notice of Public Hearing (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) and there were no reports of protests or objections thereto.

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## Staff Presentation

Dawn Miller, Assistant to the City Manager, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff’s recommendation.

## Public Comment

None