Colton public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a tentative tract map for a large residential subdivision and two individual single-family home designs. The commission also authorized the reconstruction of a historic monument sign and canceled its December 27 meeting.
- Approved Tentative Tract Map No. 19983 for 446 single family lots on 78.4 acres at Roquet Ranch (5-0)
- Approved architectural and site plan for a 4,933 sq ft home at 921 Mohave Drive (5-0)
- Approved architectural and site plan for a 2,578 sq ft home at 3022 Parvin Lane (5-0)
- Approved reconstruction of monument sign at 303 E. E Street (5-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from October 25, 2022 (5-0)
- Canceled the December 27, 2022 meeting
Utilities Commission
The December 12, 2022 regular meeting of the Colton Utilities Commission was cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2023.
- Meeting adjourned due to lack of agenda items
Utilities Commission
The Colton Utilities Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from September 12, 2022, and receive reports on water and wastewater system statistics as well as updates on water, wastewater, and electric cost of service studies. No votes on specific contracts or projects are scheduled.
- Water and Wastewater System Statistics Report – Brian Dickinson
- Water, Wastewater and Electric Cost of Service Studies Update – Brian Dickinson
- Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from September 12, 2022
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a new senior assisted living facility and a commercial RV repair center. The commission also voted to continue the Roquet Ranch subdivision map item to the November meeting.
- Approved architectural and site plan for senior assisted living facility at 779 S. 5th Street (6-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit and site plan for Giant RV preparation and repair facility at 1020 Mount Vernon Avenue (5-1)
- Approved staff recommendation to continue Roquet Ranch Subdivision Map item to November meeting (6-0)
- Approved October 11, 2022, draft meeting minutes (6-0)
Utilities Commission
The Colton Utilities Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 17, 2022, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. Agenda items include an update on the Electric Integrated Resource Plan, a Battery Processing and Manufacturing update, and a Community Dump Day update. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from September 12, 2022, and public comment.
- Electric Integrated Resource Plan – Scott Harding
- Battery Processing and Manufacturing Update – Jessica Sutorus
- Community Dump Day Update – Jessica Sutorus
- Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 12, 2022
Library Board of Trustees
The Board will review the August 24, 2022, meeting minutes and receive reports on library and community services. The agenda also includes a report on the status of Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund improvements.
- Approval of August 24, 2022, minutes
- Library Report on current services
- Community Services Director’s Report
- Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund status of improvements
Utilities Commission
The Colton Utilities Commission will meet to approve minutes from the August 8, 2022 meeting. The commission will also receive a monthly statistics report from the Electric Department.
- Electric Department Monthly Statistics Report presented by Scott Harding
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review library and community services reports. The agenda includes a status report on improvements funded by the Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund.
- Approval of May 24, 2022 minutes
- Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund report on status of improvements
- Library Report on current services
- Community Services Director's Report on department activities
Utilities Commission
The Utilities Commission will meet to review monthly statistics for water and sewer operations through the second quarter. The body will also receive a status update on current projects.
- Water Operations Monthly Statistics Report through Quarter 2
- Sewer Operations Monthly Statistics Report through Quarter 2
- Projects Status Update
Utilities Commission
The Colton Utilities Commission will meet to address a Wildfire Mitigation Plan. The body will also receive an update on the upcoming drilling and construction of two new wells.
- Wildfire Mitigation Plan
- Drilling and construction of Well 33 in San Bernardino and Well 32 in Rich Dauer Park starting August 2022
Library Board of Trustees
The Board will review the library report and the Community Services Director's report. The meeting also includes a status update on the Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund improvements.
- Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund: Status of improvements
Utilities Commission
The Commission is discussing the long-term plan for the Agua Mansa Power Plant, a 43 MW natural gas facility. Staff recommends keeping the plant to ensure grid reliability and avoid the higher costs associated with alternative energy resources.
- Review of Agua Mansa Long Term Plan for the facility at 2040 Agua Mansa Road
- Informational item regarding the Electric Utility Rate Study contract awarded on 6/7/2022
- Comparison of AMPP forecast costs ($1.1m-$2.6m) against alternatives ($3.25m-$6.1m)
Utilities Commission
The Utilities Commission will meet to receive staff updates on drought conditions, electrification, water, and recycling/HHW programs. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 11, 2022 meeting.
- Drought Update by Brian Dickinson
- Electrification, Water and Recycling/HHW Program Updates by Jessica Sutorus
- Approval of April 11, 2022 meeting minutes
Library Board of Trustees
The Board will review the March 22, 2022, meeting minutes and receive reports on library and community services. The agenda includes a report on the status of improvements for the Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund.
- Approval of March 22, 2022, meeting minutes
- Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund improvement status report
GFT Committee
The GFT Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss the FY2022-23 budget and provide recommendations. The committee will also address the appointment of a new chairperson.
- FY2022-23 Budget review and recommendations
- Appointment of a new Chairperson
Utilities Commission
The Utilities Commission will discuss an update to the FY 2022-2023 proposed electric budget. The body will also review water and wastewater system statistics and potential hazards to the water supply.
- Proposed Electric Dept budget reduction of $7.66 million
- Proposed Public Benefits budget reduction of $1.02 million
- Introduction of new District 1 Commissioner Colin Strange
- Review of water and wastewater system statistics
- Discussion of potential hazards to water supply
Utilities Commission
The Utilities Commission will discuss draft budgets for the 2022-2023 fiscal year across three departments. The meeting also includes an update regarding power outages that occurred on January 12 and 13, 2022.
- Draft Water Department budget with $1.3 million for capital improvements, including $500,000 for mainline replacement
- Draft Wastewater Department budget with $200,000 for a Center Street Lift Station feasibility study
- Proposed Electric Utility (Fund 520) revenues of $58,763,386
- Proposed Electric Utility (Fund 520) expenditures of $76,607,701
- Update on power outages from 1/12/22 and 1/13/22
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to review library services and department activities. The agenda includes a report on the status of improvements for the Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund.
- Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund: Status of improvements to make Luque Library a Family Learning Center
Utilities Commission
The Utilities Commission is reviewing proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 budgets for the city's water, wastewater, and electric departments. The agenda also includes an update regarding power outages that occurred on January 12 and 13, 2022.
- Draft Water Department budget with $1,300,000 for capital improvements
- Water Capital Improvement projects including $500,000 for well and booster maintenance
- Water Capital Improvement projects including $500,000 for mainline replacement
- Draft Wastewater Department budget including $200,000 for lift stations
- Draft Electric Department budget with $58,173,386 in proposed revenues
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review library and community services reports. The agenda includes a status update on the Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund improvements.
- Approval of November 23, 2021 minutes
- Library Report on current services
- Community Services Director's Report on department activities
- Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund report on status of improvements
GFT Committee
The GFT Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss and provide recommendations for the FY2021-22 Mid-Year Budget. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 19, 2021, meeting.
- FY2021-22 Mid-Year Budget review and recommendations
- Approval of April 19, 2021, meeting minutes
Utilities Commission
The Colton Utilities Commission will meet to review updates on Capital Improvement Project (CIP) tracing and a Utilities Department operational memo. The body will also consider approval of the December 13, 2021 meeting minutes.
- CIP Project Tracing Update presented by Brian Dickinson
- Utilities Department Operational Memo presented by Brian Dickinson
- Approval of December 13, 2021 Regular Meeting minutes