CHINOCITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 2023
CLOSED SESSION - 6: 00 PM
OPEN SESSION- 7: 00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The January 3, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Chine City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 6: 00 p. m. by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Curtis Burton, Council Member Christopher Fiores, Council Member Marc Lucio.
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante read into the record the Items listed on the Closed Session agenda.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 1):
1. City of Chino v. GH Dairy, et al. ( San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No.
CIVDS1931489)
2. City of Chino v. Jianyun Wang, et al. ( San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No.
CIVSB2108062)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Paragraph ( 4) of Subdivision ( d) of Government Code Section 54956. 9.
Number of Cases: One Case.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6: 00 p. m.
The City Council concluded Closed Session at 6: 58 p. m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 7: 05 p. m.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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CEREMONIALS
Presentations
Mayor Ulloa announced Chino Youth Christmas Parade Decorated Entry Competition Winners:
Best Use of Theme: American Heritage Girls Troop CA 3130 Best Overall Walker: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Best Overall Vehicle/ Float: Cub Scout Pack 205
American Heritage Girls Troop CA 3130 and Cub Scout Pack 205 were in attendance to accept their certificates.
Mayor Ulloa recognized Rick and Catherine Verduzco as the recipient of the January 2023 Mayor' s Home Beautification Award.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 1):
1. City of Chino v. GH Dairy, et al. ( San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No: CIVDS1931489)
The City Council received a briefing from Silver & Wright Law Firm representatives, provided direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 1):
2. City of Chino v. Jianyun Wang, et al. ( San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2108062)
The City Council received a briefing from Silver & Wright Law Firm representatives, provided direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Paragraph ( 4) of Subdivision ( d) of Government Code Section 54956. 9.
Number of Cases: One Case.
The City Council received an update and no further reportable action was taken.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/ REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported that there were no agenda additions or revisions.
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events and upcoming holiday:
On Friday, January 6, 2023 at 2: 00 p. m.. the Chino Senior Center, In collaboration with the ChIno Senior Citizens Club, Is holding their annual New Year' s Bingo Event. Tickets are $ 20 per person or $ 25 at the door. For information, call 909- 334- 3271.
The Children' s Discovery Workshop is taking place on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10: 00 a. m. - 11: 00 a. m. at the ChIno Community Garden located at 5976 Riverside Drive. To reglstervisltcityofchlno. org/ chlldrensdlscovery. For questions, call 909- 334- 3478.
City Hal! will be closed on Monday, January 16 In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and will re- open the following day, Tuesday, January 17 at Its regular operating hours of 7: 30 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m.
Mayor Ulloa sadly announced that the meeting will adjourn In memory of Riverside County Sheriff Deputy Isaiah Cordero who was killed line of duty during a traffic stop In Jurupa Valley on Thursday, December 29, 2022. On behalf of the Council and the entire Chino Community, our prayers go out to the Cordero family during this incredibly difficult time, and we collectively thank Deputy Cordero and his family for the heroic service he has given to his community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chaplain Marco Miranda of ChIno Valley Fire District provided the Invocation.
Julia Cabrera, representing the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, shared an update on upcoming events.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 763270 to 763527, and Electronic Fund Transfers 516427E to 516521E, totaling $ 4, 977, 087. 92.
2. Minutes. December 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes.
December 6, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes.
3. Elected City Officials' Report Regarding Travel. Training, and Meetings. Receive and file the Elected City Officials' Report reflecting City Council business related expenses Incurred by the City and forecast of future events and trainings.
4. 2022 Justice Assistance Grant. Acceptance of the 2022 Justice Assistance Grant In the amount of $ 22, 413 and appropriation of the same amount from the unappropriated reserves of the Justice Assistance Fund 135 with a corresponding Increase to the revenues.
5. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex for Sewer Service - 3408 ChIno Avenue. Adopt Resolution No. 2023- 001 conditionally approving an Irrevocable agreement to annex for sewer service and request approval from the Local Agency Formation Commission for the property located at 3408 ChIno Avenue within the City of Chlno' s Sphere of Influence.
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6. Adopt Ordinance No. 2022- 018. Amending Chapter 10. 28. 065 ( Second Reading). Adopt Ordinance No. 2022- 018, amending Chapter 10. 28. 065 of the City of Chino Municipal Code allowing parking restrictions for street sweeping purposes citywide.
ORDINANCE NO. 2022- 018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
10. 28. 065 OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR STREET SWEEPING PURPOSES CITYWIDE.
7. Adopt Ordinance No. 2022- 019. Authorizing the Lew of Special Taxes fFalloncrestl Second Reading). Adopt Ordinance No. 2022- 019, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within the Community Facilities District 2022- 1 ( Falloncrest) ORDINANCE NO. 2022- 019
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022- 1 ( FALLONCREST) OF THE CITY OF CHINO AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES WITHIN THE DISTRICT
Moved by Council Member Floras, seconded by Council Member Lucio, and carried on a 5- 0 vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Approve Resolution No. 2023- 004 Amending Sworn Classifications Salarv and Benefits.
Adopt Resoiution No. 2023- 004 Amending Sworn Classifications Salary and Benefits.
City Manager Linda Reich provided a report on the item.
The Mayor and Council Members spoke in support of the Chino Police Department and importance of retaining sworn personnel.
Moved by Council Member Floras, seconded by Council Member Burton, and carried on a 5- 0 vote to approve 1) approve Resolution No. 2023- 004 Amending Sworn Ciassifications Salary and Benefits; 2) appropriate $ 1, 524, 902. 72 from the foliowing two funds; $ 627, 589. 16 from the Generai Fund and $ 897, 313. 56 from the Employee Service Fund; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute ali documents on behalf of the City.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
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iWAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ullba.
Mayor Ulloa reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the city employee holiday luncheon; farewell gathering for city employees Rita Pro, Angela Robles, and Yolie Poulter; conference call regarding Inland Empire Utilities Agency regional contact renewal; meeting with Majestic Realty Company and SIka; meeting with the City Manager; Water Facilities Authority holiday luncheon; Chino Desalter Authority Finance Committee meeting; and a conference call regarding public relation matters.
Mayor Ulloa also discussed the tragic loss of Deputy Cordero and encouraged change.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock reported on the city employee holiday luncheon and discussed the tragic loss of Deputy Cordero. She also wished all a happy New Year and is looking forward to 2023.
Council Member Burton.
Council Member Burton reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the city employee holiday recognition luncheon; ChIno Valley Fire District Board meeting; orientation at City Hall; ChIno Valley Unified School District Board meeting; meeting with Majestic Realty and SIka; meeting with City Manager. Council Member Burton also spoke regarding the tragic loss of Deputy Cordero.
Council Member Flores.
Council Member Flores reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that Included the city employee holiday luncheon; Chino Valley Fire District Board meeting; and the ribbon cutting for Irma & HIjos Services. He sent his condolences to the family of Deputy Cordero and wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Council Member Lucio.
Council Member LucIo reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that Included several of the meetings already mentioned. He sent his condolences to the family of Deputy Cordero and wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Citv Manager' s Report.
City Manager Reich provided Information on the upcoming homeless Polnt- in- Time count, thanked the ChIno Police Association for going around with Santa' s sled, and wished everyone a Happy New Year.
CItv Attornev' s Report.
City Attorney Galante had no report.
Police Chiefs Report.
Police Chief Wes Simmons provided an update on retail theft task force; shared information regarding the upcoming Spanish Community Academy; and thanked the Council for their support of ChIno Police Officers.
Fire Chiefs Report.
Fire Chief Dave Williams spoke in support of the Police Department; spoke regarding recent personnel changes and offered future support; provided an update on RFP for ambulance services; and thanked partner agencies for support with December charitable events.
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ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF DEPUTY ISAIAH CORDERO
The meeting adjourned at 7: 48 p. m. The next meeting of the City Council will be a Strategic Plan and Goal Setting Workshop on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 9 a. m. in the Chaffey College Chino Community Center located at 5890 College Park Avenue, Chino, CA 91710. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7: 00 p. m. ( Closed Session at 6: 00 p. m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21 DAY OF FEBRUARY 2023.
AYORNICEM. ULLOA,
ATTEST:
NATALIE G0N2AGA, CITY CLERK
These minutes are not official until signed.)