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August 11, 2026 ·6:30 PM Final ·CLOSED SESSION TIME: 5:00PM OPEN SESSION TIME: 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL, City of Rialto, acting as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, RIALTO UTILITY AUTHORITY, RIALTO HOUSING AUTHORITY
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Agenda — 68 items

  1. 1 HOW TO REVIEW THE AGENDA. All Agendas are posted in the City Hall Administration Building – 150 South Palm Avenue, Rialto at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. All writings that relate to an Open Session agenda item at a regular City Council Meeting and distributed to all, or a majority, of the council member will be made available at the same time but at least 72 hours before a regular meeting, for public inspection on City’s website at www.rialtoca.gov and in the Office of the City Clerk located at 290 West Rialto Avenue, Rialto, California, (909) 820-2519 from 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday. ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA. Consistent with the Ralph M. Brown Act, additional items may be added to the agenda and acted upon by the City Council only if its is considered to be a “Subsequent Need” or “Emergency” item and is added by a two-thirds vote. Matters raised under Oral Communications may not be acted upon at that meeting other than as provided above. NEED ADA ASSISTANCE? In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the Director of Public Works at (909) 421-7279 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CAR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).
  2. 2 __________________________________________________ HOW TO ATTEND THE MEETING. (1) Members of the public may attend the meeting in person. (2) Via Zoom: Use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89525170072 (3) Call (669) 444-9171, enter meeting ID 895 2517 0072 (4) Watch live steaming video of the Meeting at https://www.rialtoca.gov/183/Rialto-Network (5) Council Meetings are broadcast live on the City’s television station, Rialto Network. Spectrum Channel 3 and AT&T Channel 99. HOW TO MAKE A PUBLIC COMMENT. (1) Appear at the meeting in person and speak during the public comment period. We request that you complete a Public Speaker Form and submit it to the City Clerk before the meeting. There is a 5 minute time limit. (2) Via Zoom: Use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89525170072 (3) Call (669) 444-9171, enter meeting ID 895 2517 0072 (4) You may submit a public comment in writing before 6:00 pm the day of the meeting to the City Clerk by email at CITYCLERK@RIALTOCA.GOV.
  3. 3 This is a professional business meeting - courtesy and decorum are expected. Please avoid debate or disruptive conduct. (Resolution No. 8519) All items listed on this agenda are being considered and/or acted upon by the City Council on behalf of the City of Rialto, except for such items as are designated by the “RUA,” “RHA,” which items are being considered and/or acted upon by the Members of the Rialto Utility Authority or Rialto Housing Authority of the City of Rialto in its separate legal capacity. For convenience and ease of administration only, the agendas for each separate legal body have been consolidated herein.
  4. 4 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rialto was held in the City Council Chambers located at 150 South Palm Avenue, Rialto, California 92376 on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. This meeting was called by the presiding officer of the Rialto City Council in accordance with the provisions of Government Code §54956 of the State of California.
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  6. 6 5:00 p.m.
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  8. 7 CLOSED SESSION
  9. 8 Called to Order By: Mayor Joe Baca
  10. 9 ROLL CALL The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Joe Baca, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott and Council Member Edward Montoya Jr. Also, present were City Manager Tanya Williams, City Attorney Eric Vail, City Clerk Barbara McGee. City Treasurer Edward Carrillo and Council Member Karla Perez were absent.
  11. 1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 Labor Negotiator: City Manager Tanya Williams, Assistant City Manager Tim Sullivan Employee Organizations: · Executive Management Team · Management Unrepresented Employees · Rialto City Employee’s Association (RCEA) · Teamsters Mid-Management & Confidential Employee’s Union (TMMU) · Rialto Fire Management Association (RFMA) · Rialto Police Benefit Association (RPBA) · Rialto Professional Firefighters of California - Local 3688 · Unrepresented Employees 26-0509
  12. 2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation Number of Matters: One (1) 26-0510
  13. 3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation Number of Matters: Five (5) · Leysack - workers comp claim (2 items) · Voyce -- workers comp claim · Delgado -- workers comp claim · Keetle -- workers comp claim 26-0513
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  15. 14 6:30 p.m.
  16. 15 OPEN SESSION
  17. 16 Called to Order By: Mayor Joe Baca
  18. 17 ROLL CALL The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Joe Baca, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott and Council Member Edward Montoya Jr. Also, present were City Manager Tanya Williams, City Attorney Eric Vail, City Clerk Barbara McGee and City Treasurer Edward Carrillo. Council Member Karla Perez was absent.
  19. 18 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott
  20. 18 o0o
  21. 19 INVOCATION - Reverend Jose Vindel - Rialto United Methodist Church
  22. 19 Mayor Baca commented on the accidents that occurred recently at fire station 1, and that they should look to the future at either rebuilding or restructuring a fire station there to provide for public safety for the citizens and the firefighters who need respond in that area. there have been over 7 accidents that have occurred in that area.
  23. 20 City Attorney’s Report on Closed Session 1. Conference with Labor Negotiator. Discussion and direction provided, no reportable action was taken. 2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, 1 matter. Discussion and direction provided, no reportable action was taken. 3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, 5 matters. Discussion and direction provided, no reportable action was taken.
  24. 21 PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
  25. 1 Presentation - Juneteenth Jam 2026 - Vickie Davis 26-0465
  26. 22 Mayor Baca stated he attended the Juneteenth event and its correct that there was probably over 10,000 people there and the most vendors he has seen. Oral Comments 1. Crystal Scott, expressed her gratitude for the Juneteenth Jam 2026 and Vickie Davis. 2. Annesa Mouton, expressed her support for the Juneteenth Jam 2026 and Vickie Davis. 3. Brenda Armstrong, expressed her support for the Juneteenth Jam 2026 and Vickie Davis. 4. Darlo Murray Sr., expressed his support for the Juneteenth Jam 2026 and Vickie Davis. 5. Billy Brooks Muhammad, expressed his support for the Juneteenth Jam 2026 and Vickie Davis. 6. Kenneth Torrence Sr., expressed his support for the Juneteenth Jam 2026 and Vickie Davis. 7. Hay'Lee Moses, Miss Juneteenth 2026, expressed her support for the Juneteenth Jam 2026 and Vickie Davis. 8. Dr. Ayanna Balogun, expressed her support for the Juneteenth Jam 2026 and Vickie Davis. 9. Ana Gonzalez, expressed her gratitude and support for the Juneteenth Jam 2026 and Vickie Davis.
  27. 2 Certificates of Recognition to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 422 26-0502
  28. 3 Omnitrans Update - Jeremiah Bryant 26-0505
  29. 24 Recognition to the Young Ladies Alyssa Prieto Brittany Perez Maya Whitley Noemi Mendez
  30. 25 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
  31. 26 No individuals requested to speak.
  32. 26 Mayor Pro Tem Scott commended the two officers who saved a 3-year old boy from choking on August 5th. That video from Axon body camera went live on Social Media today. Council Member Montoya stated as a former medic himself, he thinks it's important to give recognition to law enforcement and firefighters who do something like this in the community. He would like to see the mother and her child here at the next meeting. Mayor Baca stated they will go ahead and place on the agenda for the next meeting and agreed they should recognize individuals who save lives and have done something positive.
  33. 27 CONSENT CALENDAR
  34. A. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES
  35. B. APPROVAL OF WARRANT RESOLUTIONS
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  37. B.1 Warrant Resolution No. 2027-02 26-0494
  38. 30 City Council to consider removing or continuing any items on the Agenda. Mayor Baca requested that Consent Calendar item C.1, the Minutes for July 28, 2026, be removed from the Consent Calendar and brought back at the next City Council meeting, to include the discussion for TAB 10.
  39. B.2 Warrant Resolution No. 2027-03 26-0495
  40. B.3 Warrant Resolution No. 2027-04 26-0496
  41. B.4 Warrant Resolution No. 2027-05 26-0497
  42. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  43. C.1 Regular City Council Meeting - July 28, 2026 26-0508
  44. D. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  45. D.1 Yasmin Lopez Araujo 26-0500
  46. D.2 Alyece Watson 26-0512
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  48. E. MISCELLANEOUS
  49. E.1 Request City Council to (1) Ratify the Submission of a Grant Application to the LA84 Foundation for the Learn to Swim Grant in the Amount of $15,000; (2) Accept the Grant Award and Adopt Resolution No. 8552 Amending the Fiscal Year Budget; (3) Approve the Funding Agreement with LA84; and (4) Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute all Documents Necessary to Administer and Implement the Grant, Including any Related Agreements and Required Grant Documents. 26-0449
  50. E.2 Request City Council to Receive and File for Future Audit the Treasurer’s Investment Report as of June 30, 2026. 26-0492
  51. E.3 Request City Council to Adopt: (1) Resolution No. 8553 Amending and Restating Resolution No. 8521 Approving the Engineer's Report and Ordering the Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 for Street Light Maintenance District No. 1; (2) Resolution No. 8554 Amending and Restating Resolution No. 8522 Approving the Engineer's Report and Ordering the Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1; and (3) Resolution No. 8555 Amending and Restating Resolution No. 8523 Approving the Engineer's Report and Ordering the Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2. 26-0498
  52. E.4 Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 8556, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 - 2030/2031 Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and Expenditure Strategy 26-0467
  53. E.5 Request City Council to: (1) Approve the California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Agreement in the Amount of $408,257.14; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8557 Amending the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget; and (3) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute All Related Documents. 26-0503
  54. TAB NEW BUSINESS
  55. TAB1 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a Five-Year Information Technology Services Contract with San Bernardino County Innovation and Technology Department (ITD) for Public Safety Communications and Radio Services for the Rialto Fire Department, Contract No. ITD-26014, for the Period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, at Rates Established Annually by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $663,641.98 Over the Term of the Five-year Agreement; and (2) Authorize the City Manager, or Their Designee, to Execute All Related Documents. (ACTION) 26-0473
  56. TAB2 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a 5-Year Subscription Renewal in the Amount of $330,964.31 with Blue Iris IQ, a Konica Minolta Division for Records Management; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Documents. (ACTION) 26-0493
  57. 48 REPORTS
  58. 49 MAYOR:
  59. 50 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  60. 50 Motion Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Perez was absent, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item C.1.
  61. 51 CITY ATTORNEY:
  62. 52 CITY MANAGER:
  63. 53 ADJOURNMENT
  64. 53 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Mayor Baca and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Perez was absent, to approve TAB 1.
  65. 55 Oral Comments: 1. Melissa Ramirez, wanted to know what the software was updating from Blue Iris IQ, and that the public should be notified on what its updating and if there were any issues. City Clerk Barbara McGee clarified that the item is in relation to updates for city records, such as resolutions and ordinances.
  66. 56 Motion by Council Member Carrizales, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Perez was absent, to approve TAB 2.
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  68. 60 _________________________________ MAYOR JOE BACA ATTEST: _________________________________ CITY CLERK BARBARA A. McGEE