City Council Special Meeting (2025-02-24)

1 CITY OF COLTON City Hall, Council Chambers 650 N. La Cadena Drive Colton, CA 92324 Website: www.coltonca.gov 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 Treasurer Henry M. Razo City Manager William R. Smith City Attorney Carlos Campos City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES CITY COUNCIL, COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY, COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 – 5:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS OPEN SESSION 5:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION CALLED TO ORDER – 5:02 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL Councilmembers present were MPT Toro, González, and Mayor Navarro at 5:02 P.M. Councilmember Echeverria joined the meeting at 5:07 P.M. Councilmember Chastain joined the meeting at 5:15 P.M. STAFF PRESENT William Smith, City Manager Stacey Dabbs, Finance Director Charles Berry, Electric Utility Director Amber Gschwend from EES Consulting was also present. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS

2 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. MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS – NONE PUBLIC COMMENT The following community and business members addressed the Council:  Arelio De La Torre, Former City Treasurer  Leno Moreno, Business Owner  Thomas Serrato, Business Owner  Richard De La Rosa, Former Colton Mayor  Gary Grossich, Business Owner All public comments can be reviewed on our Colton City Website (www.coltonca.gov). BUSINESS ITEMS (1) Electric Rate Study Workshop Presented by: Charles Berry, Electric Utilities Director, and by Amber Gschwend from EES Consulting. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS: Discernment and discussion between Mayor and Councilmembers present, with clarification provide by staff: Charles Berry, Electric Utilities Director; Stacey Dabbs, Finance Director; William Smith, City Manager and Amber Gschwend from EES Consulting, Comments from Mayor and Council can be reviewed on our Colton City Website (www.coltonca.gov). ADJOURNMENT Mayor Navarro adjourned the Special Workshop Meeting at 7:16 P.M. ___________________ Isaac T. Suchil City Clerk