2012-01-30 Special Joint with Utilities Commission

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CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b) Number of potential cases: 1 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION The following community members addressed the Council: Jerry Almendarez, Colton Joint Unified School District, regarding the use of athletic fields at Colton Middle School. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzales adjourned the closed session portion of the meeting and at 5:30 p.m., the special meeting reconvened. Roll Call was announced by City Clerk Gomez with all members present as heretofore. City Attorney Derleth reported that in closed session, Council authorized a check in the amount of $543,347.43, to be paid to the Colton Joint Unified School District. This amount was owed to the school district according to a prior pass through agreement. Any additional amounts will be forwarded to the Oversight Board. BUSINESS ITEMS (1) Amended Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule — Approved and Adopted an Amended Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule Pursuant to Part 1.8 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code, RESOLUTION NO. 897. City Manager Foster presented this item and explained that the Oversight Board will be coordinated in May as part of the winding down process of the Redevelopment Agency in accordance with the State of California. Motion and second by CM Bennett/CM Perez, to move forward with staff recommendation. Motion carried with Mayor Zamora and CM Yzaguirre being absent. (2) Successor to Housing Assets and Functions - Approved and Adopted a Resolution Selecting the Public Entity (either the City, the Colton Housing Authority or the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino) to Assume the Housing Assets and Functions previously Performed by Redevelopment Agency for the City of Colton Pursuant to Part 1.85 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code, RESOLUTION NO. R-02- 12. City Manager Foster explained the winding down process of the Redevelopment Agency. There were also comments from City Attorney Derleth and City Attorney Williams regarding staff s recommendations and the proposed action including the three (3) options. Motion and second by CM Toro/CM Oliva, to adopt Resolution No. 02-12, choosing Option No. 2, electing NOT to retain such housing actions and functions and selecting the Colton Housing Authority as the entity to assume the housing assets and functions. Motion carried with Mayor Zamora and CM Yzaguirre being absent. 2012 JAN 30 SPC AND SPC JOINT MEETING W/UTILITIES COMMISSION -2-