City Council Meeting (2025-08-19)

City of Colton City Hall, Council Chambers 650 N. La Cadena Drive Colton, CA 92324 Citv of Colton Website Mayor Frank J. Navarro Council Members: David J. Toro — District 1 Kelly J. Chastain — District 2 Dr. Luis S. Gonzalez — District 3 John R. Echevarria — District 4 City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil City Treasurer Henry M. Razo City Manager William R. Smith City Attorney Carlos Campos Minutes City Council Colton Utility Authority, Colton Public Financing Authority, Colton Housing Authority Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 19, 2025 —5: 00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Closed Session 5: 00 p. m. Closed Session Called to Order Closed Session meeting was called to order at 5: 00 P. M. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Frank J. Navarro presiding. Roll Call Council members present were Frank Navarro, David Toro, Kelly Chastain, Luis S. Gonzalez, John Echevarria. Also present was City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil Staff present were William R. Smith, City Manager and Marco Martinez, City Attorney. Public Comment - Closed Session There were no public comments. Closed Session City Attorney Marco Martinez announced that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss Items 1 through 3, but Item 4 would be continued to a future meeting.

1) Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 1) Kenneth Sanchez v. City of Colton, et al. San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2204169 consolidated with Case No. CIVSB2210798 2) Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 1) Stephanie Moulas v. City of Colton, et al. San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2401378 3) Conference With Legal Counsel - Exposure To Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956. 9( d)( 2)/( e)( 1) One ( 1) Potential Case 4) Conference With Labor Negotiators City Representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager & Tom Cody, HR Director Employee Groups: Colton Police Officers Association ( CPOA) Colton Police Management Association ( CPMA) City Attorney Oral Report on Closed Session Actions City Attorney Martinez announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and discussed Closed Session Items 1 through 3; direction was given but there was no reportable action. Open Session 6: 02 p. m. Open Session Called to Order Open Session was called to order at 6: 02 P. M. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Frank J. Navarro presiding. Invocation Invocation was led by Pastor Eric Strutz from the Door Church. Flag Salute Flag salute was led by Veterans of Foreign Wars member Bernie Moyeda. Roll Call Council Members present were Frank J. Navarro, David Toro, Kelly Chastain, Luis S. Gonzalez, John Echevarria. Also present were City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil; City Treasurer Henry M. Razo was absent. Staff present were William R. Smith, City Manager, and Marco Martinez, City Attorney.

Ceremonial Matters Recognition - Reverend Pastor Moises Henriquez de Paz, San Salvador Catholic Church 15th Ordination Anniversary CM Echevarria recognized Reverent Pastor Moises Henriquez de Paz from San Salvador Catholic Church for his 15 years of ministry. Recognition - Community Services VolunTEEN Heidi Strutz, Recreation Services Manager, presented a recognition certificate to the Volunteen staff that participated in this year' s program. The following individuals received recognition: Olivia Aguilar Daniela Bonilla Lilly Campa Ariel Duenas Andre Fernandez Gabriella Gonzalez Lizette Hernandez Joshua Johnson April Lozoya Michael Lara Monterrosa Nevaeh Lobato Aubree Penunuri Taylor Stewart Eva Torres Recognition - Colton' s 138th Birthday Celebration Sponsors Heidi Strutz, the Recreation Services Manager, presented recognition certificates to those who helped sponsor the City of Colton' s 138th Birthday Celebration. The following sponsors were recognized: AMKO Recycling - Diamond Cutting Edge Supply — Gold Arrowhead Regional Medical Center — Gold, accepted by Justine Rodriguez, Marketing/ Public Relations CR& R Incorporated —Emerald Fifth District SB County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. — Emerald Ecology Auto Parts — Emerald Best, Best & Krieger — Emerald, accepted by: Marco Martinez

Also, Fifth District SB County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. presented a check in the amount of 100, 602, to help with animal services for the Colton Police Department. Mayor and Council Items Gift Disclosures There were no gift disclosures reported. AB 1234 Oral Reports There were no oral reports. Appointments Fireworks Ad Hoc Committee — Appointment of two ( 2) City Council Members The city council appointed MPT Toro and CM Echevarria to be on the newly formed Fireworks Ad Hoc Committee by unanimous consent. a Appointment - League of Cal Cities Voting Delegate & Alternate The City Council appointed CM Gonzalez to be the voting delegate and CM Chastain to be the voting alternate for the League of California Cities by unanimous consent. Mayor and Council Discussion Items Discussion on City Council Compensation ( CM Chastain) This City Council discussed whether the City Council should vote to increase their stipends as elected officials and questions that arose were answered by the City Attorney, Marco Martinez. The city council directed staff to prepare an ordinance to increase their current compensation, as allowed by State Law, and to agendize this item for further discussion, and to allow public comment if required.

Public Hearings 1) Weed Abatement - Time and Place Fixed to Consider a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton to Adopt a Report and Statement of Expenses for the City' s Weed Abatement Program and Imposing a Lien Upon Property for Payment Thereof, RESOLUTION NO. R- 67- 25. Public Hearing Opened The Mayor announced the Public Hearing Open. The City Clerk submitted the notice of Public Hearing ( on file in the City Clerk' s Office) and there were no letters of opposition received for this item. Staff Presentation Battalion Chief/ Fire Marshall, Jon Boggs, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff' s recommendation. Public Comment The following community members addressed the Council: Ghulam Omar Johnathan Tanis e Fahim Tanis Nick Zupkofska Public Hearing Closed A motion was made to close the Public Hearing by CM Echevarria, and seconded by CM Gonzalez. Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes Council Discussion Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Battalion Chief/ Fire Marshall, Jon Boggs, and City Attorney, Marco Martinez. Motion/ Vote A motion was made to overrule the protest and adopt Resolution No. R- 67- 25, by CM Gonzalez, with a second by MPT Toro. Vote: Motion passes by majority vote with CM Chastain voting no.

2) Fee Update - Fire Department User Fees - Time and Place Fixed to Consider a Public Hearing to Approve and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton Updating Fire Department Fees for Services Performed by the City, Establishing New Fees, and Repealing Selected Fees Adopted by Resolution No. R- 32- 21, Resolution No. R- 64- 25. Public Hearing Opened The Mayor announced the Public Hearing Open. The City Clerk submitted the notice of Public Hearing ( on file in the City Clerk' s Office) and there were no letters of opposition received for this item. Staff Presentation Battalion Chief/ Fire Marshall, Jon Boggs, presented to Council an overview of the agenda item and introduced to Council Wildan Engineering Representative, Tony Thrasher. Using a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Thrasher presented the item to Council. Public Comment The following community members addressed the Council: e Nick Zupkofska Public Hearing Closed A motion was made to Close the Public Hearing by CM Gonzalez, with a second by MPT Toro. Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes Council Discussion Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Battalion Chief/ Fire Marshall, Jon Boggs and Wildan Engineering Representative Tony Thrasher. Motion/ Vote A motion was made to approve the item by CM Gonzalez, with a second by CM Echevarria. Vote: Unanimous, Motion passes

Business Items 1) Power Cost Adjustment Policy - Approve Resolution Updating the City' s Power Cost Adjustment ( PCA) Policy, RESOLUTION R- 68- 25. Staff Presentation Charles Berry, the Electric Utilities Director, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and he requested approval of staff' s recommendation. Public Comment The following community members addressed the Council: d Nick Zupkofska, resident Council Discussion Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Council members present, with clarification provided by staff: Electric Utilities Director, Charles Berry, and City Manager, William Smith. Motion/ Vote A motion was made to approve the item by CM Echevarria, with a second by CM Gonzalez. Vote: Motion passed by majority vote, with CM Chastain voting no. Public Comment The following community members addressed the Council: a Nick Zupkofska, resident Consent Calendar Mayor Navarro presented the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 2. Council Discussion There was no council discussion. Motion/ Vote A motion was made to Approve the Consent Calendar by CM Echevarria, with a second by CM Gonzalez. Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passed

1) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 06/ 26/ 2025 and totaling $ 71, 871. 65; voucher numbers 220524 to 220655 dated 07/ 17/ 2025 and totaling $2, 411, 160. 23; voucher numbers 220656 to 220789 dated 07/ 24/ 2025 and totaling $ 2, 901, 262. 24; a payroll disbursement listing dated 06/ 07/ 2025 to 06/ 20/ 2025 and totaling $ 1, 340, 419. 46 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 06/ 21/ 2025 to 07/ 04/ 2025 and totaling $ 1, 814,637. 29. 2) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 0-09- 25 - Approve the Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton to Amend Section 18. 06. 020 ( Official Zoning Map) to Add Residential Overlay (R- O) to an Existing C- 2 ( General Commercial) Zone on Property Located at 100 North 2nd Street ( APN 0162- 124- 17) in the City of Colton and Measuring Approximately .74 Acres in Area ( FILE INDEX NO. DAP24- 0037), ORDINANCE NO. 0-09- 25. Mayor and Council Oral Reports and Comments Mayor and City Council comments can be viewed by watching the City of Colton' s web page. City Manager' s Reports There was no City Manager report. Adjournment Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 08: 22 PM in Memorium for: Lawrence Gomez, Britney Shaw, LASO Detective Joshua Kelley Eklund, LASO Detective Victor Lemus, LASO Detective William Osborn, LASO Fire Paramedic Jerry W. Guzman, and Officer Suzanne O from the Maui Police Department; a moment of silence was observed.