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May 26, 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 — 77 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 COUNCIL MEETING DISTRIBUTED TO ALL, OR A MAJORITY, OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE SAME TIME BUT AT LEAST 72 HOURS BEFORE A REGULAR MEETING, FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON THE 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 7:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. ANY PERSON HAVING A QUESTION CONCERNING ANY AGENDA ITEM MAY CALL THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE TO MAKE INQUIRY CONCERNING THE NATURE OF THE ITEM DESCRIBED ON THE AGENDA. 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 IT 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 NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AT (909) 421-7279. NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE CITY 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) Watch live steaming video of the Meeting at https://www.rialtoca.gov/183/Rialto-Network (3) 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 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) You may submit a public comment in writing to the City Clerk by email at CITYCLERK@RIALTOCA.GOV.
  3. 3 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 Next Ordinance No. 1714 Next Resolution No. 8521
  5. 5 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, May 26, 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.
  6. 6 5:00 p.m.
  7. 7 CLOSED SESSION
  8. 8 Called to Order By: Mayor Joe Baca
  9. 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. City Treasurer Edward Carrillo was absent.
  10. 1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of Matters: Two (2) 1. Lelia Deborah Robertson v. City of Rialto SBCSC Case No. CIVSB2325391 2. Omar Sandoval et al. V City of Rialto et al USCD 5:25-CV-01879-AB-ASX 26-0355
  11. 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) 26-0356
  12. 11 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 5-0 vote to go into Closed Session. City Council went into Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. and returned at 6:15 p.m.
  13. 3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 Property: Three Easement / Leasehold Interests 1. Lease #8710 Riverside Avenue 2. Lease #8711 Ayala Drive 3. Lease #8210-01 210 Fwy /Alder 4. Lease #8210-02 210 Fwy/Alder Agency Negotiators: City Manager Tanya Williams Negotiating Parties: City of Rialto (seller); Lamar (buyer) Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Sale 26-0357
  14. 4 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 Labor Negotiator: City Manager Tanya Williams, Assistant City Manager Tim Sullivan Employee Organizations: 1. Executive Management Team 2. Management Unrepresented Employees 3. Rialto City Employee’s Association (RCEA) 4. Teamsters Mid-Management & Confidential Employee’s Union (TMMU) 5. Rialto Fire Management Association (RFMA) 6. Rialto Police Benefit Association - Management 7. Rialto Police Benefit Association - General 8. Rialto Professional Firefighters of California - Local 3688 9. Unrepresented Employees 26-0358
  15. 14 page break
  16. 15 6:30 p.m.
  17. 16 OPEN SESSION
  18. 17 Called to Order By: Mayor Joe Baca
  19. 18 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.
  20. 19 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Joe Baca
  21. 20 INVOCATION - Pastor David Gaunt - Sunrise Church
  22. 21 City Attorney’s Report on Closed Session 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION on Two Matters. City Council gave direction to legal counsel. No reportable action. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION on One Matter. City Council gave direction. No reportable action. 3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS City Council have direction gave direction to staff. No reportable action. 4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR City Council gave direction. No reportable action.
  23. 22 PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
  24. 22 page break
  25. 1 Certificate of Recognition to Athletico Rialto Soccer Team - Council Member Montoya 26-0351
  26. 2 Rialto Branch Library - Summer Reading Program - Janet Monterrosa, Branch Manager 26-0350
  27. 24 1. Nicholas Santiago and D. Cooper, students from Eisenhower High School for a Civic Engagement Project, spoke about speeding and the Every 15 Minutes Program. 2. Roberto Delgado, member of the Viejitos Car Club, San Bernardino Chapter, looking for resources to do a backpack giveaway. The goal is to do two events, a fundraiser and car show/backpack giveaway. 3. Michael Feinstein, former Mayor and Council Member in Santa Monica and co-founder of the Green Party, candidate for California Secretary of State commented about representation and regional districts in California.
  28. 25 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
  29. 26 City Council to consider removing or continuing any items on the agenda
  30. 27 CONSENT CALENDAR
  31. A. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES
  32. B. APPROVAL OF WARRANT RESOLUTIONS
  33. B.1 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-43 26-0339
  34. B.2 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-44 26-0340
  35. 32 page break
  36. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  37. C.1 Regular City Council Meeting - May 12, 2026 26-0345
  38. D. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  39. D.1 Angelica Lizarraga, Alberto Alvarez, Ana Maria Alvarez 26-0346
  40. D.2 Izaiah Morgado Frazier 26-0347
  41. D.3 Jennifer Petinaud 26-0348
  42. D.4 Salvador Roque 26-0349
  43. E. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  44. E.1 Request City Council to Set a Public Hearing for June 9, 2026, to Approve and Adopt the Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 26-0323
  45. E.2 Request City Council to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 8504, Adopt Resolution No. 8505, and Adopt Resolution No. 8506 Related to Street Light Maintenance District No. 1; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8507, Adopt Resolution No. 8508, and Adopt Resolution No. 8509 Related to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1; (3) Adopt Resolution No. 8510, Adopt Resolution No. 8511, and Adopt Resolution No. 8512, Related to Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2; and (4) Set a Public Hearing for June 9, 2026, to Consider the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments. 26-0324
  46. F. MISCELLANEOUS
  47. F.1 Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 8513 Calling and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election and Requesting the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate Said Election With the General Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 26-0309
  48. F.2 Request City Council to: (1) Authorize the Submission of a Railroad Crossing Elimination (Crossing Safety) Program Grant Application to the Federal Railroad Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Pacific Electric Trail Extension Project, City Project No. 240801; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. 26-0321
  49. F.3 Request City Council to: (1) Adopt Proposed Resolution No. 8514 Approving Parcel Map 20809 for the Subdivision of Two Parcels Located at the Southwest Corner of Locust Avenue and Lowell Street, Within the General Manufacturing Land Use District of the Rialto Airport Specific Plan, Into One Parcel of Land; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. 26-0337
  50. F.4 Request City Council/Rialto Utility Authority to: (1) Approve Contract Amendment No. 3 With Enplanners in the Amount of $11,155 for a Revised Total Not-To-Exceed Contract Amount of $271,741, for Additional Environmental Survey Services Associated With the Dr. June Hayes and Deborah Roberston Habitat Nature Center, Formally Known as the Rialto Habitat Nature Center (RHNC) Project; and (2) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. 26-0341
  51. F.5 Request City Council to: (1) Approve Amendment No. 9 to the Waste Disposal Agreement Between the City of Rialto and San Bernardino County, Division of Solid Waste, Extending the Term From July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2035, Lowering the Current Contract Rate from 85% to 83% of the County’s Posted Gate Rate, Effective Each July 1st; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. 26-0342
  52. F.6 Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 8515 Approving the Industrial Disability Retirement of Dionisio Cuellar. 26-0354
  53. 49 Mayor Pro Tem asked that Item E.1 be pulled for separate discussion. Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the consent calendar with the exception of Item E.1. E.1 - Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if there is a reason they are rushing to approve the budget and not be set for June 23rd? City Manager Williams stated they can move the public hearing to June 23rd. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve E.1 and move the public hearing date to June 23rd.
  54. F.7 Request City Council to Receive and File for Future Audit the Treasurer’s Investment Report as of March 31, 2026. 26-0344
  55. TAB PUBLIC HEARING
  56. TAB1 Request City Council to: (1) Conduct a Public Hearing for the Placement of Liens for Delinquent Refuse Collection Accounts for the 4th Quarter of 2025; and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8516 Authorizing the Filing of Liens Against Certain Properties for Delinquent Refuse Accounts with the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk’s Office. (ACTION) 26-0308
  57. 52 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5-0 vote to close the public hearing. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5-0 to approve TAB 1.
  58. TAB2 Request City Council to Request City Council to Conduct a Public Hearing on the Status of Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561. POWERPOINT (ACTION) 26-0343
  59. 54 page break
  60. TAB NEW BUSINESS
  61. 55 Motion by Council Carrizales, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 vote to close the public hearing. Motion by Council Member Carrizales, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 2.
  62. TAB3 Request City Council Adopt Resolution No. 8517 Approving Municipal Solid Waste Collection, Recycling, Organics, and Disposal Rates for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. (ACTION) 26-0325
  63. TAB4 Request City Council to adopt Resolution No. 8518 adopting City Council Meeting Policies Relating to Remote Participation by Members of the Public Pursuant to Senate Bill 707 and Resolution No. 8519 Amending the Rules and Procedures for Conducting City Council Meetings. (ACTION) 26-0329
  64. TAB5 Request the City Council to: (1) Adopt Budget Resolution No. 8520 Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget to Appropriate $800,000 to Capital Projects Fund 3300; (2) Approve a Purchase and Installation Agreement with Mobile Modular Management Corp Inc., Substantially Similar to the Agreement Attached to the Staff Report and Approved as to Form by the City Attorney in the Amount of $2,859,987, for the Acquisition and Installation of a Mobile Modular Office for the Public Works Department; and (3) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. (ACTION) 26-0320
  65. 58 Motion by Council Member Carrizales, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 3.
  66. TAB6 Request City Council to: (1) Award a Contract Services Agreement with West Coast Arborist, a California Corporation, in the Amount of $550,000 for the Implementation of the Urban Forestry Management Plan, City Project No. 25041; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. (ACTION) 26-0001
  67. 60 MAYOR:
  68. 60 Mayor Pro Tem Scott expressed his concern regarding changing the comment period to a 3 minute time limit. Mayor Baca stated that 3 minutes is good and 5 minutes if quite a lot. People can get their message across in 3 minutes. Council Member Montoya stated he is a supporter of free speech and doesn't mind either 3 minutes or 5 minutes. he can't pick if one is better than the other. He would like to see something added to the resolution, the ability to end comments if its a topic out of our jurisdiction. City Attorney Vail stated its in the Brown Act and they don't need to adopt a policy, they already have that authority. Council Member Carrizales stated he agrees with Mayor Pro Tem and should allow them that time. He will amend his vote to make it 5 minutes. Motion by Council Member Carrizales, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve Resolution No. 8518. Motion by Council Member Carrizales, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 4-0 vote, Mayor Baca abstained, to approve Resolution No. 8519 and to amend the resolution to change the comment time limit to 5 minutes.
  69. 61 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  70. 62 CITY ATTORNEY:
  71. 62 Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated its taken too long, five years, to deal with the building. He appreciates the fact the Director is bringing it to a conclusion. Motion by Council Member Carrizales, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 5.
  72. 63 CITY MANAGER:
  73. 63 page break
  74. 64 ADJOURNMENT
  75. 65 Motion by Council Member Carrizales, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 6.
  76. 67 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5 0 vote to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 8:20 pm.
  77. 68 _________________________________ MAYOR JOE BACA ATTEST: _________________________________ CITY CLERK BARBARA A. McGEE