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April 14, 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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  1. 1 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, April 14, 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.
  2. 3 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. 4 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. 5 Next Ordinance No. 1713 Next Resolution No. 8495
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  6. 7 5:00 p.m.
  7. 8 CLOSED SESSION
  8. 9 Called to Order By: Mayor Joe Baca
  9. 10 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. Council Member Andy Carrizales and 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: One (1) · Bianca Valenzuela v. City of Rialto USDC Case No. 5:23-cv-00897-CV-ACCV 26-0231
  11. 2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation Number of Matters: Three (3) · Workers Compensation Claim -- Turner · Workers Compensation Claim -- Viola · Dispute with Newland 26-0232
  12. 3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECISION WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Matters: One (1) 26-0233
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  14. 15 6:30 p.m.
  15. 16 OPEN SESSION
  16. 17 Called to Order By: Mayor Joe Baca
  17. 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. Council Member Andy Carrizales was absent.
  18. 19 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - City Treasurer Edward Carrillo
  19. 20 INVOCATION - Pastor Scott Hart - Rialto Calvary Chapel
  20. 21 City Attorney’s Report on Closed Session 1. Conference with Legal Counsel - one item of existing litigation. City Council heard a report. direction was given to the City Attorney's Office and no other reportable action. 2. Conference with Legal Counsel - 3 items of potential litigation. 2 are Workers Compensation claims, City Council gave direction to special counsel and the City's HR Director. Third item was a Dispute with the Newland Company and direction was given to the City Attorney's Office. No other reportable action. 3. Conference with Legal Counsel - one item to make a decision whether to Initiate Litigation. The City did not decide to Initiate Litigation at this time.
  21. 22 PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
  22. 1 The Woman’s Club of Rialto Update - Elizabeth Holmes, President 26-0150
  23. 2 Proclamation - Earth Day 2026 26-0217
  24. 3 Proclamation - Arbor Day 2026 26-0218
  25. 25 1. Richard Johnson - Friends of the Rialto Library. He promoted their Annual Spring Book Sale on April 18.
  26. 4 Proclamation - Animal Control Appreciation Week 26-0227
  27. 5 Proclamation- National 9-1-1 Education Month 26-0228
  28. 6 Proclamation- National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 26-0229
  29. 29 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
  30. 30 City Council to consider removing or continuing any items on the agenda
  31. 31 CONSENT CALENDAR
  32. A. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES
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  34. B. APPROVAL OF WARRANT RESOLUTIONS
  35. B.1 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-34 26-0179
  36. B.2 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-35 26-0180
  37. B.3 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-36 26-0181
  38. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  39. C.1 Regular City Council Meeting - March 24, 2026 26-0216
  40. D. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  41. D.1 Antoinette Riojas 26-0220
  42. D.2 Beshay Foods Inc. 26-0221
  43. D.3 Christopher Matthew Quintana 26-0222
  44. D.4 Emiliano Chavez (Minor) Leslie Benitez (Mother) 26-0223
  45. D.5 Izayah Jones 26-0224
  46. D.6 Ricardo Vasquez 26-0226
  47. E. SET PUBLIC HEARING
  48. E.1 Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 8489 and Set a Public Hearing for April 28, 2026, to Consider Ordering the Abatement of Weeds on Various Properties Within the City Limits, and to Hear any Objections to Imposing the Abatement Cost Therefore as a Lien Against Parcels of Property Set Forth in Exhibit A. 26-0205
  49. E.2 Request City Council to Set a Public Hearing for April 28, 2026 to Consider Extending the Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment, Expansion, or Intensification of Massage Parlors Within the Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City of Rialto. 26-0230
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  51. 50 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
  52. F. MISCELLANEOUS
  53. F.1 Request the City Council, Acting for the Successor Agency, Approve Regulatory Agreement Amendment #2 between RAMROD Senior Housing, Inc., and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rialto. 26-0195
  54. F.2 Request City Council to: (1) Receive the Overview of the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) Housing Trust Program; and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8490 Authorizing the City’s Participation in the Housing Trust Program Joint Powers Authority (JPA). 26-0207
  55. 53 Mayor Baca declared the public hearing open. No one came forward. Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to close the public hearing. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve Resolution No. 8491. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve Resolution No. 8492. City Clerk McGee opened and tallied the ballot. Proposition A: YES, Proposition B: YES. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve Resolution No. 8493.
  56. F.3 Request City Council to: 1) Approve the Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Willow Village Apartment Complex for the Mobile Recreation Program; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or Their Designee, to Execute all Necessary Documents. 26-0213
  57. F.4 Request City Council to approve second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1709 approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 25-0002, a request to amend Chapter 18-116 (Residential Overlay) of the Rialto Municipal Code to establish a New Residential Overlay (Housing Opportunity District) and to modify Permitted Land Uses and Residential Densities to Facilitate the Development of Housing. 26-0219
  58. TAB PUBLIC HEARING
  59. 56 Mayor Pro Tem Scott expressed his concern after receiving this document on Thursday. He doesn't believe Council had enough time thoroughly review from Thursday to Tuesday, nor did staff make any attempt to meet with City Council to see if they had any questions or input regarding the audit. He will either vote no, or make a motion to continue this until the next City Council Meeting, until the City Manager and her staff make an effort to meet with the City Council and go through the audit. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent to bring this item back at the April 28th City Council Meeting.
  60. TAB1 Request City Council to: (1) Conduct a Public Hearing and Take Public Comment; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8491, Authorizing The Annexation Of Territory To Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 9) And Authorizing The Levy Of A Special Tax And Submitting The Levy Of Tax To The Qualified Electors; (3) Adopt Resolution No. 8492, Calling A Special Election And Submitting To The Voters Of Annexation No. 9 Of City Of Rialto Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) Propositions Regarding The Annual Levy Of Special Taxes Within Annexation No. 9 To Finance Public Services, And The Establishment Of An Appropriations Limit; (4) Hold A Special Election by Opening Ballots; and, (5) Following The Election Adopt Resolution No. 8493 Making Certain Findings, Certifying The Results Of The Election And Adding Property To Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 9). (ACTION) 26-0206
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  63. TAB NEW BUSINESS
  64. 59 Mayor Pro Tem Scott commended the Committee and City Staff for doing such a great job on this. Its going to be nice to see it out there. Mayor Baca stated for the rear monolith, he would like to modify the wording to reflect all veterans. The way it is worded now signifies only veterans from Rialto. It should say "Rialto is Proud to Honor the Veterans Who Have Contributed to Every Major US Conflict...". City Treasurer Carrillo asked when were they are planning to unveil this. Assistant City Manager Tim Sullivan stated his goal is to have it completed by the beginning of September. Council Member Montoya thanked everyone and felt it will be a nice addition with the lighting, stone and the new Police Station. Motion by Mayor Baca, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve TAB 3 with modified wording.
  65. TAB2 Request City Council, Rialto Housing Authority, Rialto Utility Authority, and Successor Agency to Accept, Review, and File the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Related Documents. (RECEIVE AND FILE) 26-0174
  66. TAB3 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a Veterans Monument to be Located at the Rialto Civic Center Campus; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8494 Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget to Appropriate $229,000 for a Veterans Monument; (3) Approve a Contract With Cold Spring Granite Company, dba Coldspring, in the Amount of $134,890 for the Production of Granite Monoliths and Associated Metal Artwork; and (4) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Related Documents. PRESENTATION (ACTION) 26-0153
  67. 61 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve TAB 4.
  68. TAB4 Request City Council to Approve: (1) The Purchase of 13 AutoPulse NXT CPR Devices and 4 X-Series Advanced Cardiac Heart Monitors From ZOLL Medical Corp. in the Amount of $549,280.39; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Related Documents. (ACTION) 26-0202
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  70. TAB5 Request City Council to: 1) Authorize the Lease to Purchase of Two (2) Smeal Type I Fire Engines, One (1) Smeal 107’ Aerial Truck, Equipment, Modifications, and Installation of Emergency Equipment for a Total Cost of $5,749,032.07; Financed at 4.65% Per Annum (5 Year Lease Purchase) with Community Leasing Partners, a Division of Community First National Bank; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Related Documents. (ACTION) 26-0203
  71. 64 REPORTS
  72. 64 City Treasurer Carrillo stated for future, they should look at financing this in-house, he would like to earn that 4.65% on the investment portfolio. Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to approve TAB 5.
  73. 65 MAYOR:
  74. 66 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  75. 67 CITY ATTORNEY:
  76. 67 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 4-0 vote, Council Member Carrizales was absent, to adjourn the meeting at 7:53pm.
  77. 68 CITY MANAGER:
  78. 68 _________________________________ MAYOR JOE BACA ATTEST: _________________________________ CITY CLERK BARBARA A. McGEE
  79. 69 ADJOURNMENT