Colton public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for December 23, 2025, has been canceled due to City Office Closure. The meeting is adjourned to January 13, 2026.

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission will meet to receive a presentation regarding the Elizabeth Davis Park Renovation Project.

• Presentation on Elizabeth Davis Park Renovation Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for a medical office and hotel complex and a study session for a residential condo development. Staff recommends continuing the 801 Pepper Ave project to a date uncertain.

• Public hearing for 801 Pepper Ave: proposed 60,000 sf medical clinic, 112-room hotel, and 3-story parking structure
• Study session for 700 S. Rancho Avenue: proposed 85 residential condo units on 5.19 acres
• Request for hotel height increase from 60 feet to 65 feet at 801 Pepper Ave
• Request for rear setback variance from 15 feet to 0 feet for parking structure at 801 Pepper Ave
• Parcel Map 20802 to subdivide 801 Pepper Ave into three lots

Utilities Commission

The Utilities Commission will meet to approve minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. The session includes an informational update regarding Terrace Water Consolidation.

• Informational update on Terrace Water Consolidation
• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Foundation

The Board of Directors will review quarterly reports and discuss 2024 tax filings. The body is deciding on reimbursements to the Colton Community Services Department for the Teen Center and the Colton Birthday Celebration.

• Proposed reimbursement for Teen Center: $7,500
• Proposed reimbursement for Colton Birthday Celebration: $45,061.53
• Report of $68,629.29 in fundraising activity
• Report of $127,447 awarded by Foundation for Recreation Scholarships to date
• Discussion on updating Foundation Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a business item requesting a second two-year extension of the approved Tentative Tract Map No. 19983 for the Roquet Ranch Project, which would move the expiration date to December 10, 2027. Staff have determined the extension has no significant environmental impact and recommend approval. The meeting also includes a study session on Housing Element Programs 10 and 11, presenting proposed general‑plan and zoning map amendments and a draft Program Environmental Impact Report, but no action is required.

• DAP25-0023 Roquet Ranch Project – second two-year time extension request for Tentative Tract Map No. 19983; new expiration Dec 10 2027.
• Staff recommendation to approve the Roquet Ranch time extension (environmental exemption under CEQA Article 19, §15061(b)(3)).
• Housing Element Program 10 & 11 – presentation of proposed general‑plan land‑use map, zoning map amendments, and zoning ordinance text amendments (ZOTAs) for multiple zones.
• Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2025010520) available online; public review Oct 10 – Nov 26 2025.
• No action required on the Housing Element study session; commission will receive staff presentation and identify any further information needs.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will approve the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and receive reports on library activities, community services, and the Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund. The Bertha Hartley report notes that bids for the Luque Building project will be issued to vendors in two months. No new actions or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Library activities report (DMV Workshop, Summer Movie Nights, Dungeon & Dragon role‑playing, book club, cooking series, paint night, story time)
• Community Services report (Tree Lighting, Winter Wonderland, Veterans Day Parade, Holiday Help, Thanksgiving‑In‑a‑Box, Dia De Los Muertos)
• Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund status: bids for the Luque Building project will be sent to vendors in two months
• Public comment on street signage, safety railing, veteran recognition, pothole filling, tree trimming, and street repainting

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission will consider nominations for induction into the Colton Sports Hall of Fame. Staff will present updates on capital improvement projects funded by American Rescue Act funds, including the Dauer Park playground, the Elizabeth Davis Park renovation, and a 45‑acre habitat conservation park with eco‑friendly sports fields. The meeting also includes routine reports, public comments, and announcements of upcoming city events.

• Consideration of nominations for induction into the Colton Sports Hall of Fame
• Capital improvement project: Dauer Park playground (American Rescue Act funded)
• Capital improvement project: Elizabeth Davis Park renovation (American Rescue Act funded)
• Capital improvement project: 45‑acre habitat conservation park with eco‑friendly sports fields (American Rescue Act funded)
• Public comments period (no action taken during meeting)

Utilities Commission

The City of Colton Utilities Commission regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled because there were no agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The commission will review a public hearing on the AB 98 General Plan and Municipal Code amendment that would modify citywide truck routes. It will also consider one‑year time extensions for the Roquet Ranch Tentative Tract Map and the Reche Canyon Plaza Conditional Use Permit. An appointment to the Reche Canyon Ad Hoc Committee is also on the agenda.

• One‑year extension for Roquet Ranch Tentative Tract Map No. 19983, new expiration Dec 10, 2026
• One‑year extension for Reche Canyon Plaza Conditional Use Permit, new expiration Sep 17, 2026
• Public hearing on AB 98 Project: General Plan Mobility Element and Municipal Code amendment for truck routes citywide
• Planning Commission appointment to Reche Canyon Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Richard Prieto, vacant spot)
• Approval of meeting minutes from 10‑28‑25

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider conditional use permits for alcohol licenses at two restaurant locations. The body will also hold a study session regarding modifications to the city's truck routes and mobility policies. One project at 801 Pepper Ave has been re-noticed for December and requires no action.

• Conditional Use Permit for Type 41 alcohol license, hookah lounge, and outdoor dining at 1431 East Washington Street
• Minor Conditional Use Permit for Type 41 alcohol license at 1497 N. Mount Vernon Avenue
• Study session on amending the 2013 Mobility Element and the 2016 Truck Routes Master Plan
• Proposed 60,000 sf medical clinic and 112-room hotel at 801 Pepper Ave (re-noticed for Dec 9)

Utilities Commission

The Utilities Commission will receive informational updates, including a new electric newsletter and low‑income assistance program, a water meter reading, a flushing program summary, and a public‑health goals water quality report. The meeting also includes the swearing‑in of newly appointed Commissioner Aurelio De La Torre. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Swearing‑in of Commissioner Aurelio De La Torre
• Utility update on electric newsletter and low‑income assistance program
• Water meter reading report
• Colton Water Utilities flushing program summary
• Public health goals water quality report showing perchlorate and uranium levels

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on DAP25-0029, a request to amend the zoning code to permit an automobile wash, service station, fuel canopy, EV charging stations and a minor alcohol permit on a 40,391‑sq‑ft lot at 2396 E. Steel Rd. Staff recommends continuing the hearing to let the applicant revise plans and complete environmental studies. A study session will discuss proposed text amendments adding Section 18.46.080 on amortization procedures, with no action taken.

• Study session: discussion of proposed Section 18.46.080 amendment on amortization procedures (presentation only, no action).
• Public hearing: DAP25-0029 zoning text amendment for automobile wash, service station, fuel canopy, EV chargers and off‑sale alcohol permit at 2396 E. Steel Rd., 40,391‑sq‑ft M‑1 lot.
• Staff recommendation to continue the public hearing to allow plan revisions and address CEQA concerns.
• Approval of meeting minutes from the September 23, 2025 session.

Planning Commission

The Colton Planning Commission will consider three public‑hearing applications. One seeks a modification of a Conditional Use Permit to raise a neighborhood commercial building to 22 feet and remove a drive‑through at 1089 N. Rancho Road. Another proposes a zoning text amendment, Conditional Use Permit and site plan for a service station, fuel canopy, car‑wash tunnel, EV chargers and off‑sale alcohol at 2396 E. Steel Rd. The third requests a Conditional Use Permit to convert a former bank into a church at 395 N. La Cadena Drive. Staff recommends approving all three through the listed resolutions.

• DAP25-0027 – Modify Conditional Use Permit, raise height to 22 ft, remove drive‑through, 5,085 sq ft commercial building on 17,484 sq ft site at 1089 N. Rancho Road (Resolution R-22-25).
• DAP25-0029 – Zoning text amendment and Conditional Use Permit for 2,000 sq ft service station, 3,872 sq ft fuel canopy with 12 pumps, 1,516 sq ft car‑wash tunnel, 10 EV chargers and off‑sale alcohol on 40,391 sq ft lot at 2396 E. Steel Rd. (Resolutions R-23-25, R-24-25).
• DAP25-0025 – Conditional Use Permit to convert an 11,729 sq ft former bank into a public assembly facility (church) on 1.12‑acre MU/D‑zoned property at 395 N. La Cadena Drive (Resolution R-22-25).

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will approve the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will receive library and community services activity reports, including the Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund status. No new actions or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of July 22, 2025 minutes (with one correction to Item VI)
• Library report on programs such as Computer Basics class, Mother’s Day Storytime, DMV Workshop, and Summer Reading
• Community Services Director report on activities including swim lessons, concerts, and National Night Out
• Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund status report (renovation project pending)
• Discussion and Action Items: none

Library Board of Trustees

The Colton Public Library Board of Trustees will approve the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes and hear reports on library programs, community services, and the Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund. No new action items or decisions are listed for this meeting. The board will also receive public and member comments before adjourning.

• Approval of July 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Library Report covering classes, workshops, and reading programs
• Community Services Director's Report on events and activities
• Bertha Hartley Memorial Fund status update
• Public comment and board member comments (no new actions)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission will consider nominations for induction into the Colton Sports Hall of Fame. Staff will present updates on the Rich Dauer Playground renovation, Elizabeth Davis Park renovation, and a 45‑acre Habitat Conservation Park with eco‑friendly sports fields. The meeting also includes public comments (referral only), recognition of youth sports teams, and announcements of upcoming community events.

• Consideration of nominations for induction into the Colton Sports Hall of Fame
• Rich Dauer Playground renovation (capital improvement project)
• Elizabeth Davis Park renovation (capital improvement project)
• 45‑acre Habitat Conservation Park with eco‑friendly sports fields (capital improvement project)
• Recognition of youth sports teams

The commission approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑5 vote after correcting District 5 to At‑Large. The nomination for induction into the Colton Sports Hall of Fame was moved to the November meeting for further information. The Rich Dauer Playground renovation is scheduled to begin on September 29, 2025, with a tentative grand reopening on November 15, 2025.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (5:5 vote) with District 5 correction
• Postponed Sports Hall of Fame nomination to November meeting
• Set start date for Rich Dauer Playground renovation on September 29, 2025

Planning Commission

The Colton Planning Commission will consider approving a 450-square-foot addition to a single-family home in the 9th Street Historic District and will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit modification for a neighborhood commercial building. The commercial hearing is scheduled to continue to the next meeting.

• Approval of 450-square-foot addition to home at 876 N. 9th Street
• Public hearing on commercial building modification at 1089 N. Rancho Road
• Hearing on conditional use permit modification continued to Sept. 23

Utilities Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2025.

Parks & Recreation Foundation

The Recreation & Parks Foundation Board of Directors meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The meeting was set to take place in the City of Colton Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled for September 8, 2025
• Location: City of Colton Council Chambers, 650 N. La Cadena Dr.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review a proposed mixed-use development. The commission will receive a staff presentation and identify concerns before a future public hearing. No formal action is required at this meeting.

• Study session for a 70-unit, 4-story apartment complex and 5-story mini storage at 2941 S. La Cadena Drive
• Proposed Zoning Change to add a Residential Overlay (R-O) to General Commercial (C-2)
• Proposed Zoning Text Amendment to allow mini storage use within the C-2 Zone
• Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Architectural and Site Plan Review for the 2.5-acre site

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission approved the minutes of the May 21, 2025 regular meeting with a vote of 5:5. No other substantive actions were taken; the commission heard reports on park projects and upcoming community events.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5:5)