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December 9, 2025 ·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 — 63 items

  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, December 9, 2025. 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. Mayor Joe Baca called the meeting to order at 5:00pm
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  3. 3 Rialto – Entering a Second Century of Progress
  4. 4 Next Ordinance No. 1707 Next Resolution No. 8441
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  6. 6 5:00 p.m.
  7. 7 CLOSED SESSION
  8. 7 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and by carried by a 5-0 vote to go into Closed Session at 5:01 pm City Council returned from Closed Session at 5:30 pm
  9. 8 Called to Order By:
  10. 9 ROLL CALL The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Joe Baca, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott, Council Member Andy Carrizales, Council Member Karla Perez, and Council Member Edward Montoya Jr. Also, present were City Manager Tanya Williams, City Attorney Eric Vail, and City Clerk Barbara McGee. Absent: City Treasurer Edward Carrillo.
  11. 1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 Property: · Parcel 1 (APN 0264-211-15) (“City Parcel”) · Parcel 2 (APN 0264-211-20) (“LHR Parcel”) · Parcel 3 (APN 0264-212-17 - southerly portion) (“SARDA Parcel”) · Parcel 4 (APN 0264-212-44) (“SARDA Parcel”) · Parcel 5 (APN 0264-212-45 - southerly portion) (“SARDA Parcel”) · Parcel 6 (APN 0264-212-46) (“SARDA Parcel”) · Parcel 7 (APN 0264-212-54) (“SARDA Parcel”) Agency Negotiators: City Manager Tanya Williams; Director of Community Development, Christina Taylor Negotiating Parties: City of Rialto, Lewis-Hillwood and Newland. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Sale 25-0787
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  13. 12 6:30 p.m.
  14. 13 OPEN SESSION
  15. 14 Called to Order By: Mayor Joe Baca
  16. 15 ROLL CALL The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Joe Baca, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott, Council Member Andy Carrizales, 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.
  17. 16 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - City Treasurer Edward Carrillo
  18. 17 INVOCATION - Pastor Harry Bratton - Greater Faith Grace Bible Church
  19. 18 City Attorney’s Report on Closed Session Item 1) There is no reportable action. Discussion Only.
  20. 19 PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
  21. 1 Certificate of Recognition - Rialto High School JROTC - Council Member Montoya 25-0819
  22. 21 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
  23. 22 Patty Romo - Resident on Palm Ave. - Constant power outages in her neighborhood. High wind blows trash from the shopping center.
  24. 23 CONSENT CALENDAR
  25. A. WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES
  26. B. APPROVAL OF WARRANT RESOLUTIONS
  27. B.1 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-21 25-0815
  28. B.2 Warrant Resolution No. 2026-22 25-0816
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  30. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  31. C.1 Regular Meeting - November 25, 2025 25-0827
  32. D. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY - FOR INFORMATION ONLY
  33. D.1 Erika Ramirez Barajas 25-0821
  34. D.2 Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club (Juan Trevieso) 25-0822
  35. D.3 Kevin Hakim Muhammad 25-0823
  36. D.4 Millie Rose Pedraza 25-0824
  37. D.5 Paytron Earl Howard 25-0825
  38. F. MISCELLANEOUS
  39. F.1 Request City Council to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 8436 Amending the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget; (2) Accept the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Award in the Amount of $34,120; and (3) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Related Documents. This Grant Requires no Local City Match. 25-0794
  40. 38 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Karla Perez and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
  41. F.2 Request City Council/Rialto Utility Authority to: (1) Authorize a Revised Final Construction Work Authorization with Aquametrics, (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8437 and RUA Resolution No. 08-49 Amending Resolution No. 8417 and RUA Resolution No. 08-45, by Approving and (3) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. 25-0803
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  43. F.3 Request City Council to Receive and File for Future Audit the Treasurer’s Investment Report as of October 31, 2025 25-0826
  44. TAB PUBLIC HEARING
  45. TAB1 Request City Council to: (1) Conduct a Public Hearing for the Placement of Liens for Delinquent Refuse Collection Accounts for the 2nd Quarter of 2025; and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8438 Authorizing the Filing of Liens Against Certain Properties for Delinquent Refuse Accounts with the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk’s Office. (ACTION) 25-0810
  46. 43 TAB 1 - 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 Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 1
  47. TAB NEW BUSINESS
  48. 44 Motion by Mayor Baca, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 2.
  49. TAB2 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a Lease Agreement between the City and Snacks SB, LLC dba Nine Eight Five Coffee for 262 South Palm Avenue (John Longville Train Depot) (APNs 0130-222-26, 0130-222-27, 0130-271-28, 0130-271-33); (2) Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Make Modifications to the Lease Agreement as may be Necessary or Required to Finalize Thereof on Behalf of the City; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Lease Agreement on Behalf of the City, Subject to the City Attorney’s Approval as to Form. (ACTION) 25-0811
  50. TAB3 Request the City Council to: (1) Adopt the Disaster Relief Program Requirements, and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8439 Amending the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Appropriating $100,000 for the Disaster Relief Fund. (ACTION) 25-0818
  51. 46 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Ana Gonzalez - CCAEJ - speaking on behalf the residents displaced due to the Vista View Apartments, expressed concerns raised over the Disaster RElief Guidelines. Lizeth Gudino - resident of Vista View apartments affected by the fire. She asked about the funds to be given to them and for City Council to help and to not forget about them. Claudia Olaya - resident of Vista View apartments affected by the fire, spoke about the promises given and none met. They have been shuffling from hotel to hotel and need a dignified home. She asked for help from City Council. Guillermina Delalba - resident of Vista View apartments affected by the fire, asked City Council for help to put pressure on the apartment owner to give them what they deserve. She inquired about a $15,000 fund. Claudia Cuevas - CCAEJ - expressed frustration their organization is the only group present 24/7. the representatives of the city to be there for the families who are asking for help. Dora Cortez - resident of Vista View apartments affected by the fire, asked City Council to help the families. Maykeline Moya - resident of Vista View apartments affected by the fire, expressed concern regarding the requirements to access the funds. they are thankful for the temporary help and hope to be in a permanent place by Christmas. Mayra Sid- resident of Vista View apartments affected by the fire, expressed her concern regarding the apartment they are offering. She asked for help to access the funds.
  52. TAB4 Request City Council to: (1) Receive a Mid-Year Budget Presentation for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 8440 Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fiscal Budget. (ACTION) 25-0796
  53. TAB5 Request City Council to: (1) Accept the 2025 Active Transportation Program Cycle 7 Grant from the California Department of Transportation for the City of Rialto Safe Routes to School Improvements Project; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. (ACTION) 25-0628
  54. 48 TAB 3 - Motion by Council Member Carrizales, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 3 with modifications to the Guidelines to provide immediate assistance.
  55. 49 MAYOR:
  56. 50 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  57. 50 TAB 4 - Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 4 with modifications to Resolution No. 8440, adding Section 2 " City Council hereby suspends the Utility User Tax for residential customers beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026".
  58. 51 CITY ATTORNEY:
  59. 52 CITY MANAGER:
  60. 52 TAB 5 - Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 5.
  61. 53 ADJOURNMENT
  62. 55 Council Member Carrizales left the meeting at 8:09 pm.
  63. 59 Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya Jr. and carried by a 4-0 vote to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm.