City Council Meeting (2024-07-16)

CITY COUNCIL/ COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY/ COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 16, 2024 Closed Session Meeting held on the above given date at 5: 00 p. m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, with Mayor Navarro presiding. CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL Councilmembers present were Council Members Toro, Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Echevarria, and Mayor Navarro; Chastain was absent. STAFF PRESENT City Manager Smith, City Attorney Campos, and Deputy City Clerk Vargas PUBLIC COMMENT None CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Campos announced the City Council would meet in Closed Session to Discuss Items A, B, and C. A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 2)/( e)( 1) One ( 1) Potential Case CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 4) One ( 1) Potential Case B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956. 9 ( d)( 1) Case Name ( s) Ronald Helms vs. City of Colton C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6 Agency Designated Representatives: Bill Smith, City Manager Employee Groups: Teamsters - General Employees Teamsters- Mid-Manager Employee Association International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local 47 - Electric Division International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local 47 - Water/ Wastewater Division Colton Police Officers Association( CPOA) Colton Police Management Association ( CPMA) Colton Police Dispatchers Association ( CPDA) July 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 1-

Colton Police Civilian Employee Association ( CPCA) Colton Firefighters Association( CFA) Confidential Employees Group Executive Employees Group Mayor Navarro adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5: 01 p. m. and Councilmember Chastain joined the meeting at 5: 02 p. m.. At 6: 00 p.m., the meeting reconvened with all members being present. City Attorney Reports/Reportable Action City Attorney Campos announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and discussed Items A, B, and C; direction was given, but there was no reportable action. July 16, 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 Eric Strutz— The Door Church FLAG SALUTE: Veterans of Foreign Wars ( VFW) Commander Bernie Moyeda CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL Council Members Present Staff Present Frank J. Navarro, Mayor William R. Smith, City Manager David J. Toro Carlos Campos, City Attorney Kelly J. Chastain Stephanie M. Vargas, Deputy City Clerk Dr. Luis S. Gonzalez John R. Echevarria, MPT Council Members Absent None CEREMONIAL MATTERS Presentations, Awards, Proclamations Business Focus - Pro Nails CM Gonzalez read and presented a proclamation to business owners Tony True and Helen Hoo for their successful business operation in the City of Colton. CM Gonzalez read a brief summary of Tony and Helen' s business journey and congratulated them on their accomplishment. Tony and Helen expressed their gratitude for being recognized and for the opportunity to do business in the City of Colton. July 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 2-

1 Recognition— Employee Appreciation Ceremony City Manager Smith and Mayor Navarro acknowledged and recognized the following City of Colton employees for their continued service to the city. Each employee was presented with a commemoration pin celebrating the number of years they have served. 25 Years Randy Arebelo— Maintenance Crew Leader Tom DeBellis— Battalion Chief Carlos Esquer— PW& Utilities Inspector Isaac Mora— Water Utility Supervisor Vincent Tamayo— Maintenance Electrician 20 Years Stephen Contreras— Senior Water Treatment Op Paul Grimes— Police Corporal/ Detective Phillip Hinojos— Eng/ GIS Technician Lisa Hunt— Account Technician II 15 Years Mario Arredondo— Collection System Supervisor Gernaldo Olson— Water Treatment Op. II Rick Shingleton— Wastewater Equip Mechanic II 10 Years Anthony Alvarez— Wastewater Treatment Op I Johnny Bower— Maintenance Worker III Georgette Chavez— Human Resources Analyst Anthony Corral— Water Distribution Op III Melissa Garcia— Administrative Assistant Steve Gonzales— Associate Planner Adam Koahou— Police Corporal/ Detective Ruben Muro— Police Officer Rodney Powell— Wastewater Treatment Op I Anthony Sanchez— Maintenance Worker II Ray Scott— Wastewater Treatment Op I Alex Soto— Administrative Analyst II Jess Sotto— Utilities Engineer Felipe Vega— Police Officer 5 Years Jacqueline Albin— Police Officer Robert Alvarez— Police Officer Victoria Blesch— Police Dispatcher II Michael Brown— Senior Wastewater Treat Operator Art Contreras— Wastewater Equipment Mech I Wilmer Fleenor— Fire Engineer Jose Gutierrez— Maintenance Worker II Joe Guzman— Building Maintenance Worker II Servando Hernandez— Fire Engineer Michael Reyes— Maintenance Worker I July 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 3

Edgar Roldan— Human Resources Specialist Jose Luis Sandoval— Police Officer Alise Smith— Police Service Clerk II MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 16, 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 1) Public Hearing- LLMD I - TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER' S REPORT FOR THE COLTON LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025, & APPROVE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COLTON LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. I FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, RESOLUTION NO. R-66- 24 & R- 67- 24. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. The Deputy City Clerk Vargas submitted the Notice of Public Hearing ( on file in the City Clerk' s Office) and there were no reports of protests or objections thereto. Staff Presentation Brian Dickinson, Public Works and Utility Director, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staff' s recommendation. Public Comment None Motion and Second by CM Gonzalez/ CM Chastain to close the public hearing. Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes July 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 4-

Council Discussion Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff: Brian Dickinson, Public Works and Utilities Director, and William R. Smith, City Manager. Motion and Second by CM Gonzales/ MPT Echevarria to approve and adopt Resolution No. R- 66- 24 and R- 67- 24. Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes. 2) Public Hearing - LLMD II - TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER' S REPORT FOR THE COLTON LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. II FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025 & APPROVE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COLTON LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. II FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025, RESOLUTION NO. R- 68- 24 & R- 69- 24. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. The Deputy City Clerk Vargas submitted the Notice of Public Hearing ( on file in the City Clerk' s Office) and there were no reports of protests or objections thereto. Staff Presentation Brian Dickinson, Public Works and Utility Director, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staffs recommendation. Public Comment None Motion and Second by CM Chastain/ CM Toro to close the public hearing. Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes Council Discussion Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff: Brian Dickinson, Public Works and Utilities Director Motion and Second by CM Toro/ MPT Echevarria to approve and adopt Resolution No R-68- 24 and R-69- 24. Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes. 3) Public Hearing - Stormwater Fee - TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE BASIC FEE FOR STORM WATER SERVICES AND THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT USER FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025 AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 14. 01 OF THE COLTON MUNICIPAL CODE, RESOLUTION NO. R-70- 24. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. The Deputy City Clerk Vargas submitted the Notice of Public Hearing ( on file in the City Clerk' s Office) and there were no reports of protests or objections thereto. July 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 5

Staff Presentation Brian Dickinson, Public Works and Utility Director, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staffs recommendation. Public Comment None Motion and Second by CM Gonzalez/ CM Chastain to close the public hearing. Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes Council Discussion Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff: Brian Dickinson, Public Works and Utilities Director. Motion and Second by CM Gonzalez/ CM Chastain to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-70- 24. Vote: Unanimous, Motion Passes. BUSINESS ITEMS 1) Contract Amendment- Solid Waste Franchise Agreement- Approve Second Amendment to the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with CR& R, Inc, RESOLUTION NO. R-74- 24. Staff Presentation Brian Dickinson, Public Work and Utility Director, presented for Council an overview of the agenda item and requested approval of staffs recommendation. Public Comment None Council Discussion Comments were made by Mayor and Councilmembers present. Public Comment Mayor Navarro allowed Public Comment to be re- opened to allow two members of the public to speak even though they failed to turn their Public Comment cards in before Public Comment closed. Mayor Navarro explained to the public that no more cards would be accepted for this item and that in the future they would need to turn in their cards before public comment closes for an item. The following community members addressed the Council: June Hughes and John Stylianides. Motion and Second by CM Chastain/ CM Toro to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-74- 24 Vote: Motion Passes with CM Gonzalez and Mayor Navarro voting no. PUBLIC COMMENT The following community members addressed the Council: Ron Escarcega, Lydia Alva, Julia Francois, Marcos Meza, John Stylianides, Celest Carlos, and Pam Lemos. July 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 6-

CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Navarro presents the Consent Calendar Items 5 through 18. City Manager, William R. Smith, requested the removal of Item# 15 ( Contract Award - Paso Robles Tank Inc.), from the Consent Calendar, due to some recent developments that came up that requires attention. Smith recommended approval on all other Consent Calendar items. CM Chastain also stated that she wanted to vote no on Item# 18 ( Adjustment of Water and Wastewater Rates). CM Chastain also requested City Manager, William R. Smith, explain to the public what Item # 10 is about; Smith gave a brief overview of what item# 10 ( Compensation/ Benefits Adjustment) entailed. Motion and Second by CM Toro/ CM Gonzalez to approve consent calendar Items 5 through 18, with the exception of Item# 15 which is being pulled from the Consent Calendar. Vote: Motion passes with CM Chastain voting no on item# 18. 5) Minutes - Approval of Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting Held on June 18, 2024, on File in the Office of the City Clerk. 6) Warrants - Approve US Bank voucher dated 05/ 22/ 2024 and totaling $73, 852.61; voucher numbers 212736 to 212814 dated 05/ 29/ 2024 and totaling $86,613. 89; voucher numbers 212815 to 212916 dated 05/ 30/ 2024 and totaling $ 780, 326. 55, wires dated 06/ 05/ 24 and totaling $ 2, 879, 968. 48; vouchers numbers 212917 to 213035 dated 06/ 06/ 2024 and totaling $ 1, 375, 887. 29; vouchers numbers 213036 to 213133 dated 06/ 13/ 2024 and totaling $ 698, 363. 68; vouchers numbers 213134 to 213245 dated 06/ 20/ 2024 and totaling $ 1, 052,449. 95; a payroll disbursement listing dated 05/ 11/ 2024 to 05/ 24/ 2024 totaling $ 1, 062, 229. 29 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 05/ 25/ 2024 to 06/ 07/ 2024 totaling 1, 171, 214. 82. 7) City Treasurer's Report- Receive and File City Treasurer' s Report for April 2024. 8) Agreement - Cal Fire - Approve and Adopt a Contract for Wildland Protection Agreement with Cal Fire, RESOLUTION NO. R-62- 24. 9) Resolution- MORE Grant- Approve and Adopt a Resolution to Accept a Grant from the Manufactured Housing Opportunity Revitalization( MORE) Fund Totaling $ 1, 025, 000, RESOLUTION NO. R-75- 24. 10) Compensation/ Benefit Adjustments - Approve Recruitment and Retention Market Adjustments for Colton Police Officers Association( CPOA), Colton Police Management Association( CPMA), and Colton Police Dispatchers Association( CPDA; and Medical Cafeteria Plan adjustments for Colton Police Officers Association( CPOA), Colton Police Management Association( CPMA), Colton Firefighters Association( CFFA), Colton Police Dispatchers Association( CPDA), Colton Police Civilian Employees Association( CPCEA), Teamsters Local 1932 - General Employees Unit( General Unit), Teamsters Local 1932— Mid-Manager Employee Unit( MMA), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 47, Water/ Wastewater Division( IBEW, Water/ Wastewater) and Unrepresented Employees. To Include Seven( 7) Side Letters and Three ( 3) Resolutions, RESOLUTION NO. R-59- 24, R- 60- 24, & R- 61- 24. 11) Contract Amendment- Professional Labor& Employment Law Services - Approve Contract Amendment with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud& Romo ( AALRR) for Professional Labor& Employment Law Services. 12) Contract Award - Ascend Analytics LLC - Approve Consulting Agreement with Ascend Analytics LLC, for the Integrated Resource Plan( IRP). July 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 7

13) Contract Award- First Carbon Solutions ( FCS) - Approve the Award of Contract to First Carbon Solutions for the Preparation of Environment Assessment for Citywide General Plan Map and Text Amendment and Change of Zone of Certain Properties and Zoning Text Amendments for Consistency with the General Plan as Part of Implementation of the Approved 6th Cycle Colton 2021- 2029 Housing Element. 14) Contract Award- Michael Baker International ( MBI) - Approve the Award of Contract to Michael Baker International for the Preparation of an Amendment to the HUB City Centre Specific Plan as Part of Implementation of the Approved 6th Cycle Colton 2021- 2029 Housing Element. 15) Contract Award- Paso Robles Tank Inc. - Approve Contract Award to Paso Robles Tank Inc. for the La Loma Reservoir Project. 16) Contract Award- San Bernardino County Innovation and Technology Department- Approve Contract Award to San Bernardino County Innovation and Technology Department for the Fire Department Radio Repair Service Contract. 17) Emergency at Agua Mansa Power Plant- Confirm Ongoing Emergency at Agua Mansa Power Plant. 18) Adoption of Water and Wastewater Rates - Waive Full Reading, Read by Title Only and Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Rate Increases to City of Colton Water Service Fees and Taking Other Actions Related Thereto, to be known as 0-06- 24 and Waive Full Reading, Read by Title Only and Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Rate Increases to City of Colton Sewer Service Fees and Taking Other Actions Related Thereto, to be Known as 0-07- 24, ORDINANCE NO. 0-06- 24 & 0-07- 24. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS Comments from Mayor, Council and City Treasurer on various issues and activities throughout the community. CITY TREASURER' S REPORT The City Treasurer shared an update on the City' s investments. CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS None ADJOURNMENT At 7: 55 p.m. Mayor Navarro adjourned the Regular Council Meeting in memory of Bacaville Police Officer Matthew Bowen, who was killed in the line of duty on July 11, 2024, and for Colton resident Robert Montanes who recent passed away. The Mayor called for a moment of silence in their honor. Stephanie M. Vargas, C , CPMC Deputy City Clerk July 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 8-