CHINO CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BUDGET WORKSHOP
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
THURSDAY - MAY 19, 2022
2:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The May 19, 2022, Budget Workshop of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 2:00 pm by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Marc Lucio and Council Members Karen Comstock, Christopher Flores, and Walt Pocock.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
There were no requests to speak.
DISCUSSION
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Budget. Discuss and provide direction on the City of Chin roposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Budge Presentation by: Anthony Arroyo, Interim City Manager and Rob Burns, Director of Finance.
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and direction to staff.
Interim City Manager Arroyo presented the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Budget and Five- Year Capital Improvement Program Budget as outlined in the staff report. He highlighted notable changes in the proposed budget.
Interim City Manager Arroyo thanked staff for their efforts in preparing the proposed budget.
Jack Morgan, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the Administration Department proposed budget and notable changes.
Rob Burns, Director of Finance, presented the Finance Department proposed budget and notable changes.
Police Chief Wes Simmons presented the Police Department proposed budget and notable changes.
Mayor Ulloa inquired about the humane society contract, and Mr. Morgan provided an update on the guaranteed revenue model contract with the Inland Valley Human Society continuing through the next fiscal year.
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Debbie Pacheco, Interim Director of Human Resources/Risk Management, presented the Human Resources Department proposed budget and notable changes.
Nick Liguori, Director of Development Services, presented the Development Services proposed budget and notable changes.
Amer Jakher, Director of Public Works, presented the Public Works Department proposed budget and notable changes. He proposed a plan for the parks and facilities grounds maintenance operations that included upgrading ten existing part-time positions to full-time; adding one full-time lead position to work weekends; contracting for services to clean park restrooms and pavilions; and additional funds for repairs. He projected the estimated cost is between $700,000 to $800,000.
Mayor Pro Tem Lucio asked how many staff will be assigned to the parks, and Mr. Jakher noted there are currently seven positions assigned to parks and this proposal would assign nine positions and one supervisor.
In response to City Council questions, Mr. Burns noted that proposed budgeted police vehicles under Public Works include 6 new police patrol vehicles and 1 motorcycle.
Linda Reich, Director of Community Services, presented the Community Services budget and notable changes. Ms. Reich requested to add the expansion of the SOAR after school programing to the proposed budget to add services for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten. The Chino Valley Unified School District reimburses the City for actual costs incurred for these services.
Mayor Ulloa inquired about the Parks Master Plan and the old driving range at Ayala Park. Ms.
Reich noted staff is prepared for a City Council Workshop on this subject to review and receive direction. It was suggested to hold the Workshop in July or September 2022.
Mr. Burns presented the Successor Agency budget to the City Council. With the winddown of the Chino Redevelopment Agency almost complete, Mr. Burns noted that in the next few years, proposed Citywide budgets will no longer include a Successor Agency section.
Mayor Pro Tem Lucio asked about the status of a new police substation near the Preserve, and the potential for a site at Chino Airport. Mr. Burns confirmed there are no DIF funds allocated specific to the Preserve substation. Mr. Liguori mentioned a potential substation in a retail area and Chief Simmons noted the paid leased storefront would not be a useful location and noted the fire department is currently allowing police to use their station off Kimball.
Discussion ensued regarding options for pursuing a substation location at the Chino Airport. The City Council encouraged staff to work on the options and bring it back to the Council for discussion.
Council Member Comstock inquired about employee turnover and Ms. Pacheco noted the highest turnover is typically with part-time employees who resign to pursue full-time employment. Discussion ensued regarding options to improve employee retention such as upgrading positions from part-time to full-time. It was suggested that email accounts be issued to all city employees.
Mayor Ulloa recommended each department director conduct their own analysis to determine if there is a cost benefit and improvement to services by having more full-time employees as opposed to part-time employees and bring it to City Council if they see a benefit.
Council Member Flores inquired about the implementation of an open data policy. Information Technology Manager Ryan Shumway provided an update.
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Mayor Pro Tem Lucio noted City Council was previously provided reports on liability claims/complaints which helped characterize potential street conditions. Interim City Manager Arroyo confirmed they are provided quarterly in the City Council Activity Report, but staff will reinstate monthly updates.
Council Member Flores inquired about Senate Bill 9 (2021 California Legislative Session). There was general discussion regarding SB 9 and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in the City of Chino and the State of California regulations. Mr. Liguori confirmed the City has approved approximately 20 ADU applications to date. In response to a question posed by Council Member Comstock, City Attorney Galante confirmed state law preempts any Homeowner Association rules related to SB 9 and ADUs.
In response to questions from Council, Interim City Manager Arroyo and staff confirmed the phased staffing approach for parks and facilities grounds maintenance operations will be implemented, evaluated, and recommendations will be brought back to City Council in November or December 2022.
Council Member Pocock suggested incorporating into the budget additional full-time positions for parks and facilities grounds maintenance operations that would remain vacant and available should it be necessary to fill the positions.
Council Member Flores inquired about the removal of approximately 8 out of service pay phones around the City and requested they be removed.
Council Member Comstock complimented Community Services Department events and programs.
Council Member Flores complimented the Social Work Action Group (SWAG) and Quality of Life teams that support homelessness and mental health.
Ted Bistarkey, Community Services Manager, spoke regarding programs for the homeless population and community services programs.
The City Council thanked staff for their efforts in preparing the proposed budget.
ADJOURN
The Budget Workshop adjourned at 4:18 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. (Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.) in these Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7* DAY OF JUNE 2022
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EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR
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ANGELA ROBLES, CITY CLERK
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(These minutes are not official until signed.)