City of Colton

Key discussions for this meeting included the introduction of the Interim Assistant Director, Jessica Sutorus. A presentation was scheduled regarding the SCPPA Prepay Agreement, involving Tom Miller, and an informational report from Stephanie Vargas detailed the 2026 Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) annual filing requirements. The agenda item for the previous month's minutes (December 8, 2025) was listed for approval, and Commissioners were scheduled to provide comments. The supporting documents detail the SCPPA Renewable Energy Prepayment Opportunity, focusing on cost savings through hedging municipal bond markets and leveraging renewable energy projects like Astoria Solar, Kingbird Solar, and the Casa Diablo IV Geothermal Project.

The meeting involved a public hearing for File Index Number DAP-001-744, concerning a request for the Planning Commission to recommend to the City Council amendments to nine areas of the General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map, as well as amendments to the 2013 General Plan Land Use Element and Title 18 (Zoning Code), consistent with the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. Key discussions included adopting environmental findings, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, and adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations. A second public hearing addressed File Index Number DAP25-0047, a city-initiated Zoning Text Amendment related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs, where staff recommended recommending approval of the text amendment to the City Council. The agenda also included sections for Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, Public Comments, Director's Remarks/Review of City Council Agendas, and Commission Comments.

The meeting included updates on Terrace Water Consolidation, an update on the Electric Newsletter and Low-Income Assistance Program, a discussion on Water Meter Reading, a summary of the Flushing Program, and a Public Health Goals Report. The meeting also involved commissioner's comments.

The meeting included reports from the previous quarter, highlighting recreation scholarship funding through City allocated ARPA Funds, which totaled $127,447 to date. Fundraising activities amounted to $68,629.29, including funds for Thanksgiving/Holiday Help, the Teen Center, and the Colton Birthday Celebration. Discussions covered the 2024 tax filing, approval of Foundation reimbursements to the Colton Community Services Department for the Teen Center and Colton Birthday Celebration, and updating the Foundation Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.

The agenda includes a public hearing for the Pepper Clinic/Hotel project, involving a master plan, architectural and site plan review for a medical office clinic, a conditional use permit for a hotel and parking structure, and a parcel map. It also features a study session/community meeting regarding a development application for a single lot subdivision with residential condo units. Additionally, there will be director's remarks, a review of city council agendas, and commission comments.