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July 28, 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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  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, July 28, 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, Council Member Karla Perez, 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 was absent.
  11. 1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECISION WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Matters: One (1) 26-0485
  12. 2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation Number of Matters: two (2) 26-0486
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  14. 13 6:30 p.m.
  15. 14 OPEN SESSION
  16. 15 Called to Order By: Mayor Joe Baca
  17. 16 ROLL CALL The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Joe Baca, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott, Council Member Karla Perez, 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.
  18. 17 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Andy Carrizales
  19. 18 INVOCATION - Pastor Harry Bratton - Greater Faith Grace Bible Church
  20. 19 City Attorney’s Report on Closed Session 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECISION WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION. Decision was made not to start litigation at this time. No other reportable action was taken. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. No reportable action.
  21. 20 PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
  22. 20 3. Retirement Recognition - Richard Royce - 30 years at the Police Department
  23. 1 Certificate of Recognition - Exceptional Dedication and Sportsmanship in boxing at the State and National Levels. · Romeo Walker - 2026 California Golden Gloves State Champion · Jamal Stephens Jr. - 2026 National Golden Gloves Champion · Joshua Conley, Coach · Jamal Stefans, Coach 26-0455
  24. 2 Presentation - National Parks and Recreation Month (video) - Cynthia Alvarado-Crawford, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services 26-0487
  25. 22 1. Ana Gonzalez, gave a shout out to Mayor Baca who spoke on behalf of the City of Rialto and the vulnerable residents to talk about the MS4 Permit that is going through the adoption process by the Santa Ana Water Regional Quality Board. She had received a Notice from the Santa Ana Water Regional Quality Board regarding a Conditional Settlement Offer, for residents or any stakeholders, to participate in an expedited payment program related to any violations of the NPDES permit for the City of Rialto. 2. Brenda Parker, expressed her concern regarding Pepper Ave. and the condition of the road. She would like to know if that road will be repaired to its original state, because its very bumpy and hazardous.
  26. 23 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
  27. 24 City Council to consider removing or continuing any items on the agenda
  28. 25 CONSENT CALENDAR
  29. A. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES
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  31. B. APPROVAL OF WARRANT RESOLUTIONS
  32. B.1 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-48 26-0407
  33. B.2 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-49 26-0408
  34. B.3 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-50 26-0447
  35. B.4 Warrant Resolution No. 2027-01 26-0448
  36. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  37. C.1 Regular City Council Meeting - June 23, 2026 26-0481
  38. D. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  39. D.1 Adam L Carde Sancen 26-0474
  40. D.2 Anita Gonzalez 26-0475
  41. D.3 Cody James Hicks, Minor (Mother Jennifer Hicks) 26-0476
  42. D.4 David Gonzalez 26-0477
  43. D.5 Eric Porfirio Martinez 26-0478
  44. D.6 Michael Paul Munoz 26-0479
  45. D.7 Miguel Angel Noriega 26-0480
  46. E. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  47. E.1 Request City Council to Set a Public Hearing for August 25, 2026, to Consider the Placement of Liens for Delinquent Refuse Collection Accounts for the First Quarter of the 2026 Calendar Year. 26-0443
  48. F. MISCELLANEOUS
  49. F.1 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Mobile Recreation Programming held at TELACU Rio Alto Senior Apartment Complex; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Necessary Documents. 26-0434
  50. F.2 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Mobile Recreation Programming Held at TELACU La Paz Senior Apartment Complex; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Necessary Documents. 26-0435
  51. F.3 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Mobile Recreation Programming Held at TELACU Tierra Serrano Senior Apartment Complex; and (2) Authorize the City Manager Or Their Designee to Execute all Necessary Documents. 26-0436
  52. F.4 Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 8538 Setting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Tax Rate for PERS Retirement Cost at $0 (zero). 26-0466
  53. F.5 Request City Council to Adopt Ordinance No. 1714 to Amend Multiple Sections of the Municipal Code to provide the Public Works Director with the same Authority as the City Engineer. 26-0438
  54. F.6 Request City Council to Receive and File for Future Audit the Treasurer’s Investment Report as of May 31, 2026. 26-0446
  55. F.7 Request City Council to: (1) Adopt Proposed Resolution No. 8539 Approving Tract Map 20709 for the Consolidation 4.99 Acres of Land Located on the Northeast Corner of Foothill Boulevard and Spruce Avenue within the Foothill Mixed-Use Zone (FMUZ) of the Foothill Central Specific Plan into One Residential Condominium Lot with Eighty-One Attached Condominium Dwelling Units with Private Streets and Amenities; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. 26-0440
  56. F.8 Request City Council to: (1) Approve an Affiliation Agreement for Residency and Fellowship Rotations between Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and the City of Rialto Fire Department; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. 26-0456
  57. F.9 Request City Council to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 8540 Accepting Funding for the Rialto Bike Share Program From Clean Mobility Options (CMO) in the Amount of $300,000 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. 26-0437
  58. F.10 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement With Insight Public Sector, Inc., for Arctic Wolf Cyber Security Solutions for $112,909.46 in the first year with a 3% CPI; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute All Related Contract Documents. 26-0458
  59. 55 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the Consent Calendar.
  60. F.11 Request City Council to: Approve and Adopt the Following Resolutions Setting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Tax Levies for Community Facilities Districts 2006-1, 2016-1, 87-1, 87-2, 2019-2, 2020-1, and 2024-1: (1) Resolution No. 8541 of The City Council of the City of Rialto, State of California, Community Facilities District 87-1 (LAS COLINAS) Establishing Annual Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27; (2) Resolution No. 8542 of The City Council of the City of Rialto, State of California, Community Facilities District 87-2 (LAS COLINAS) Establishing Annual Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27; (3) Resolution No. 8543 of The City Council of the City of Rialto, State of California, Community Facilities District 2006-1 (ELM PARK) Establishing Annual Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27; (4) Resolution No. 8544 of The City Council of the City of Rialto, State of California, Community Facilities District 2016-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) Establishing Annual Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27; (5) Resolution No. 8545 of The City Council of the City of Rialto, State of California, Community Facilities District 2019-2 (FOOTHILL/SPRUCE) Establishing Annual Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27; (6) Resolution No. 8546 of The City Council of the City of Rialto, State of California, Community Facilities District 2020-1 (EL RANCHO VERDE) Establishing Annual Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and, (7) Resolution No. 8547 of The City Council of the City of Rialto, State of California, Community Facilities District 2024-1 (RENAISSANCE) Establishing Annual Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27. 26-0453
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  62. F.12 Request City Council to (1) Approve Professional Services Agreements with Willdan Engineering, CSG Consultants Inc., True North Compliance Services, Inc., and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., for On-Call Fire Plan Check, Fire Inspection and Additional Fire Support Services; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to exercise the optional one-year extensions subject to satisfactory performance of the services and the continuing need for such services; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents. (ACTION) 26-0450
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  64. TAB PUBLIC HEARING
  65. 59 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5-0 vote to close the public hearing. Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 1.
  66. TAB1 Request City Council to: (1) Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider the Placement of Solid Waste Handling Service Charges on the Property Tax Roll; and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8548 Authorizing the Placement of Solid Waste Handling Service Charges and Fees on the Property Tax Roll. (ACTION) 26-0442
  67. TAB2 Request City Council/Rialto Utility Authority to: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider the Placement of Sewer Service Charges on the County Property Tax Roll for Delinquent Wastewater Payments; and 2) Adopt City Resolution No. 8549 and RUA Resolution No. 26-09 Authorizing the Placement of Delinquent Wastewater Payments on the County Property Tax Roll. (ACTION) 26-0451
  68. 61 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 5-0 vote to close the public hearing. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB2.
  69. TAB NEW BUSINESS
  70. TAB3 Request City Council to: (1) Approve an On-Call Professional Services Agreement With Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc. for Professional Communications Services in an Annual Amount Not to Exceed $125,000, with Two One-Year Renewal Options at the Same Annual Not-to-Exceed Amount, Subject to Satisfactory Performance and Annual Appropriation; (2) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Issue and Amend Task Orders Under the Agreement Within the Approved Annual Not-to-Exceed Amount; and (3) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Agreement and All Related Documents. (ACTION) 26-0483
  71. TAB4 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a one-year Agreement for Professional Services with Social Work Action Group in an amount not-to-exceed $814,471.56 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and (2) Authorize the City Manager, or Their Designee, to Execute All Related Documents. (ACTION) 26-0469
  72. 64 Mayor Baca stated they reviewed it in EDC but he would have liked to have seen the 13 proposals in the staff report for transparency. Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 3.
  73. TAB5 Request the City Council to: (1) Consider and Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with TLC Properties, LLC for the Purchase of Easements for the Location and Maintenance of Existing Billboards on Properties with Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 0132-102-13, 0264-152-54, and 1119-241-28; (2) Consider Terminating Existing Billboard Lease Agreements Related Thereto; (3) Consider Making Findings that this Action is not Subject to CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5); and (4) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Finalize Negotiation of and Execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, Including, but not Limited to, Non-substantive Modifications/Amendments, and All Related Documents Necessary to Effectuate and/or Implement the Agreement on Behalf of the City, Subject to City Attorney’s Approval as to Form. (ACTION) 26-0484
  74. TAB6 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a Contract Services Agreement with Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. for Annual Access and Intrusion Alarm System Monitoring, Maintenance and Repair Services in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $163,104.33 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. (ACTION) 26-0299
  75. 66 Oral Communications: Marisela Gray, asked what are the statistics, how many people were identified for this need. How productive were they to support the money he wants. the public doesn't have the justification for this. Police Chief Kling stated the amount of homeless compared to any other surrounding city is significantly less in Rialto. The homelessness issue in Rialto, from year to year, continually has gone down. Rialto sets the standard of having the fewest number of homeless based on the surrounding cities.
  76. TAB7 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with Bio-Tox Laboratories for Forensic Toxicology and Laboratory Testing Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $675,000; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Related Documents. (ACTION) 26-0468
  77. 67 Brenda Parker, stated if we only have 44 homeless, and they are asking for an $814,000 budget, where does this money go for just 44 people. Police Chief Kling stated, this team isn't just to target the 44 that are homeless. If they remove the team and the money, the number of homeless will increase significantly, they would have to start the process all over again. It cannot remain solely on the Police Dept. to take on the task they are not equipped to do. The social workers have the connections, for beds, for treatment and other services. its not just the 44, its all the people they come in contact with daily.
  78. TAB8 Request City Council to: (1) Approve the Purchase of Thirty (30) Axon Body 4 Cameras, Twenty (20) Axon Fleet 3 Cameras, One Hundred Fifteen (115) Axon FUSUS Cores, Docking Stations and Related Hardware and Equipment through AXON Enterprise, Inc. in the Amount of $1,248,835.06; (2) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Axon Enterprise, Inc. Master Services and Purchasing Agreement and Officer Safety Plan 10 (OSP10) Program for the Acquisition of Additional Body-Worn Camera Equipment, Software Licenses, Storage, Docking Stations, Warranties, and Technology Assurance Plan (TAP) Refresh Services; and (3) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute All Related Documents. (ACTION) 26-0470
  79. 68 Terry Thompson, stated he spent 30 years as a licensed investigator, he spent time locating people who were lost in the homeless community throughout Southern California. It gave him experience of what the homeless population are. Rialto is truly blessed compared to what he saw. This amount of money is very small to maintain what we have. He urged City Council to maintain SWAG to address the homeless population. Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated its a much bigger issue than 44 people, there are transients that move through the City. He thanked SWAG for what they do. Mayor Baca stated that he has received calls from residents, saying they see less homeless now than in the past. He applauds SWAG and the Police Dept. for their efforts.
  80. TAB9 Request City Council to: (1) Approve Budget Resolution No. 8550 Amending the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year Budget; (2) Approve a Professional Services Agreement for up to Five Years with Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Service for Jail Facility Staffing and Support Services in the Amount of $4,114,654.52; and (3) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Related Documents. (ACTION) 26-0471
  81. 69 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB4.
  82. TAB10 Request that the City Council Consider Approval and Adoption of Resolution No. 8551 Establishing Campaign Contribution Limits for the City’s Elective Offices (Mayor, Councilmembers, City Clerk, and City Treasurer) and Other Related Campaign Regulations. (ACTION) 26-0482
  83. 71 REPORTS
  84. 71 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB5.
  85. 72 MAYOR:
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  87. 73 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  88. 74 CITY ATTORNEY:
  89. 74 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by 5-0 vote to approve TAB6.
  90. 75 CITY MANAGER:
  91. 76 ADJOURNMENT
  92. 76 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Counicl Member Montoya and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 7.
  93. 78 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Mayor Baca and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB8.
  94. 80 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB9.
  95. 82 Oral Communications 1. Brenda Parker, proposed this item be tabled until after the upcoming election for transparency. she felt there was not enough information for her to support this item. 2. Ana Gonzalez, agreed this item needs to be tabled at this time to include more public participation.
  96. 83 Mayor Baca asked why the City Attorney brought this up now when there is an election in November. He feels this is political and should wait until after the November election to address this issue. In the City Attorney's presentation it states they can increase the amount during that cycle so its not just set at $5900. It could mean a person can get more than that. City Attorney Vail, stated yes to the mechanism to increase the current limit of $5900, the State limit, would remain the same. They are not changing it. The State limit will change in the odd numbered years by CPI. That is the same mechanism they propose in this resolution. As to why this is coming up now, previously and until the adoption of the Levine Act, it didn't rise in their minds that there was such an ambiguity in when the campaign cycle was allowed, in the State Law. Its not clear, under State Law, when you are running for election, when you can start raising money for that election and when you have to stop. This resolution satisfies that issue or puts that issue to rest by saying; the campaign cycle for receipt of contributions is every year and it starts over every year. That is a change over State Law. Why did it take them so long to go from that issue being raised to that confusion being brought to light during those training discussions in the Spring, until now. Because they have been trying to figure out the answer, they talked to FPPC and they looked through State Law and finally his conclusion was he felt compelled to bring this resolution to the City Council before the deadline for the people, the candidates to file their papers. If they don't do it tonight, by the next meeting the deadline [filing period] will have passed. He thought to give them a fair opportunity to look at this and if they wanted to adopt this then everyone will have a level playing field in terms of the rules moving forward. He felt this resolution was a good fix for this election cycle and campaigns. No one asked him to do this, he did this on his own initiative and conversations with his Assistant City Attorney, to fix and give clear guidance on when they can receive money for a particular election.
  97. 84 Mayor Baca stated this why this resolution is very confusing at this point because it can be interpreted that when that cycle starts, if someone had received a contribution from someone and maxed out at $5900 earlier, during that cycle, then that person could get another $5900. City Attorney Vail stated the way this resolution works is that through the end if this year, you can only receive a max of $5900. Beginning January 1, 2027 that amount will go up, increased by the local CPI, a candidate can receive another $5900 plus the CPI adjustment. In 2028, the adjusted amount will remain the same and could receive contributions in that year. In 2029, CPI will apply and the amount would adjust up. It would be a yearly, annual calendar that would be easier to keep track of. Mayor Baca stated which means that person would ultimately, over a 4 year period could get 4 times the amount within that cycle. City Attorney Vail stated they could receive an annual contribution from a single source from that set amount each year. Mayor Baca stated its really a disadvantage to any person that is running out there versus those in office right now. the person in office has a better advantage because they deal with a lot of individuals, then that level would be high. Which is why they should find out after the election to let that body decide what they would like to do in terms of increases as well. they could set a dollar amount that is not the $5900. City Attorney Vail stated that is correct, they can set something lower or something higher. Mayor Baca stated it should be that body that would be in office to decide. But they are trying to decide now, which would be a disadvantage to anyone else. He agrees, he would like to see it tabled. He made a Motion to Table the item.
  98. 85 Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated this does not change , currently, the State limit of $5900 and that is for the Mayor and everybody else. Whereas other cities have adopted much higher contributions. City Attorney Vail stated no, correct. They kept the same amount to keep a level playing field going in knowing that a change was being done. Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated and it does not change the $500 Levine limit from any developer who has something within a year before or a year after. City Attorney Vail stated this resolution doesn't touch the Levine Act. the Levine Act is State Law you have to comply with and they can't get around it. that is something they can't change. Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated in the Spring, the City Attorney's Office met with each Council Member and went over this and for him, it was very confusing as to what the rules were and when a campaign actually started. The reality is if you are running in 2026, you could have pulled your 2026 papers back in January 2023 if you wanted. City Attorney Vail stated he believes that is the case. They didn't audit people's campaigns to determine when they were receiving campaign contributions. They did think an annual 12 month cycle would bring some consistency and easier regulations. Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated to him this resolution clarifies everything and lays it out and explains it. He doesn't see anyone having an advantage over anyone else. They have all abided by the $5900 campaign amount. City Attorney Vail stated he doesn't know if it does anything for this particular election year. It will have an effect starting next year when the CPI increase goes into effect and the new annual cycle. It will also establish for those who want to run can start collecting money in 2027.
  99. 86 Council Member Karla Perez stated she knows there are a few concerns and wanted to clarify, the agenda is posted for review ahead of time. Anyone is welcome to review it. And as of this meeting people can join, if they are on vacation, they can join via telephone or via Zoom. There are certain laws they need to follow on a State level. California is not a one size fits all, Rialto is not San Francisco, Bakersfield is not Los Angeles so there are certain things they do have to adjust on a City level. if they do table this then it will affect the next cycle of elections, it doesn't matter, its always going to affect the next election. She made a Motion for Approval.
  100. 87 City Attorney Vail stated they need to know if there was second to Mayor Baca's Motion to table the item. Motion failed due to lack of a second. Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 4-1 vote to approve TAB10. Mayor Baca voted No.
  101. 90 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5-0 vote to adjourn the meeting at 8:36pm: In Honor of Richard Royce's 31 Year Retirement from the Rialto Police Department.
  102. 91 _________________________________ MAYOR JOE BACA ATTEST: _________________________________ CITY CLERK BARBARA A. McGEE