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CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING – CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2023
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 PM
OPEN SESSION – 7:00 PM
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Curtis Burton, Council Member Christopher Flores, Council Member Marc Lucio.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council about the closed session items. Ordinance No. 97-08 (Chino Municipal Code Section 2.04.090) limits speakers to no more than five (5) minutes in which to address the Council, except as provided under Government Code 54954.3(b)(2).
CLOSED SESSION
1. 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.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION.
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
Chino Basin Municipal Water District v. City of Chino, et al. (Case No. RCVRS 51010).
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
City of Chino v. Jianyun Wang, et al. (San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2108062).
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4. LIABILITY CLAIMS.
Pursuant to Section 54956.95:
Claimant: Stubbie Barr
Agency claimed against: City of Chino
FLAG SALUTE
CEREMONIALS
Presentations
Business of the Month February 2023 - Malin's Pool & Patio Supply Mayor's Home Beautification Award February 2023
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
INFORMATION
Economic Development Report January 2023
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is the time and place for the Mayor to inform the public of all upcoming events and past occurrences of communitywide interest and concern.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council about sub jects that do not appear elsewhere on the agenda. Due to Council policy and Brown Act requirements, action will not be taken on any issues not on the Agenda. Ordinance N o. 97- 08 (Chino Municipal Code Section 2.04.090) limits speakers to no more than five (5) minutes in which to address Council, except as provided under Government Code 54954.3(b)(2).
CONSENT CALENDAR
At this time, members of the public may present testimon y as to why an item should be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Unless a member of the public or City Council requests that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar, all items will be acted upon as a whole and by one vote. Items placed on the Consent Calendar have been budgeted, and in general, represent routi ne expenditures and/or actions that support ongoing City operations.
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 763780 to 763945, Electronic Fund Transfers 516641E to 516723E, totaling $3,217,666.57.
2. Minutes. Special Meeting of December 13, 2022 (All Members Present).
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.
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4. Annual Adoption of City of Chino and Successor Agency Investment Policy . Adopt City Resolution No. 2023-008 and Successor Agency Resolution No. 2023-001 containing the City of Chino and Successor Agency Statement of Investment Policy.
5. Acceptance of Additional Public Improvements Constructed but Inadvertently Omitted from Prior Agenda for The Lewis Companies . City Council acceptance of additional public improvements constructed but inadvertently omitted from prior agenda for The Lewis Companies.
6. Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Funds Appropriation. Accept and approve the use of the grant funds in the amount of $77,931.18 for the identified expenditure areas of the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant.
7. Award of Contract - Police Department Evidence St orage Room Rolling Shelf Project (IB234) .
Award a construction contract in the amount of $83,400.64 to McMurray Stern, Inc. -Spacesaver Corporation, Santa Fe Springs, CA for the Police Department Ev idence Storage Room -Rolling Shelf Project (IB234).
8. Award of Contract - Central Plant Cooling Tower Replacement Project (IB238) . Award a contract in the amount of $50,022 to CE Mechanical, Inc., Chino, CA for the Central Plant Cooling Tower Replacement project (IB238).
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PUBLIC HEARING
Prior to the vote of the City Council, any member of the audience will have the opportunity to address Council on any items listed under Public Hearings. Council requests, but it is not required, that you state your name and address prior to making any remarks.
9. Annexation to the Landscape and Lighting District for the Chino Hills Animal Hospital Addition Project - 3415 Chino Avenue (PL18 -0106). Approve Resolution No. 2023 -007 ordering the annexation of PL18-0106 into the Landscape and Lighting District No. 2002-1 (Annexation/Zone No. 89) located at 3415 Chino Avenue.
Staff Report by: Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) approve Resolution No. 2023 -007 ordering the annexation of Landscape and Lig hting District No. 2002 -1 (Annexation/Zone No. 89); and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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NEW BUSINESS
10. Approval of an Agreement with Pollak, Vida, & Barer . Approve an agreement with Pollak, Vida, & Barer, Los Angeles, CA in the amount of $40,000 to appeal the denial of the 2022 Motion Challenging Watermaster's Budget Action to Fund CEQA reviews.
Staff Report by: Dave Crosley, Utilities Engineering & Operations Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Appropriate $40,000 from the unappropriated reserves of the Water Fund; 2) approve an agreement with Pollak, Vida, & Barer, Los Angeles, CA in an amount not to exceed $40,000; 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all documents on behalf of the City.
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11. Amendment to the City's Classification and Salary Schedule . Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -012, reclassifying the part-time Management Assistant posit ion to a full -time Management Assistant position and creating the position of Records Technician in the Administration Department.
Staff Report by: Debbie Pacheco, Senior Management Analyst.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -012, reclassifying t he part -time Management Assistant position in the Administration Department to a full -time Management Assistant position and creating the position of Records Technician; 2) appropriate $48,852 from the reserves of the General Fund for salaries; and 3) appr opriate $19,541 from the reserves of the Employee Services Fund for benefits.
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12. Amendment to the City's Classification and Salary Schedule . Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -011, amending the City's Classification and Salary Schedu le to provide for the reinstatement of Deputy Director positions in each City Department.
Staff Report by: Debbie Pacheco, Senior Management Analyst.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -011, amending the City's Classification and Salary Schedule to p rovide for the reinstatement of Deputy Director positions in each City Department.
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13. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2023 -002. Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2023 -002, an Ordinance of the City of Chino Amending Cha pter 2.24.070 of the Chino Municipal Code - Personnel System.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.24 OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE--
PERSONNEL SYSTEM
Staff Report by: Debbie Pacheco, Senior Management Analyst.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2023 -002, an Ordinance of the City of Chino Amending Chapter 2.24.070 of the Chino Municipal Code - Personnel System - Exempt Services.
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14. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-009. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-009, supporting legislation to begin the process to acquire the Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility Staff Report by: Jack Morgan, Assistant to the City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -009, supporting legislation to begin the negotiating process to acquire the former Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
This is the time and pla ce for the Mayor and Council Members to report o n prescheduled Council Committee Assignment Meetings that were held since the last Regular Council Meeting, and any other items of interest. Upon request by an individual Council Member, the City Council may choose to take action on any of the subject matters listed below.
Mayor Ulloa
15. Approval of Letters and a Proclamation . Approval of letters to the San Bernardino County Superior Court and the City's state legislators as well as a City Council Proclamat ion to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
Staff Report by: Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of letters to the San Bernardino County Superior Court requesting the resignation of San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge, Cara Hutson , a letter to our state legislators, and approve a City Council Proclamation to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
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Mayor Pro Tem Comstock
16. Community Support Contribution . Approve community support fund contributi on to the Chino High School Wrestling Program (Chino High School Sports Boosters).
Staff Report by: Mayor Pro Tem Comstock.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve community support fund contribution to the Chino High School Wrestling Program (Chino High School Sports Boosters) ($250).
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Council Member Burton
17. Community Support Contribution. Approve community support fund contributions to: The Chino Police Officers Foundation, Chino Kiwanis Club, Chino American Little League, and Chino National Little League.
Staff Report by: Council Member Burton.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve community support fund contributions to: Chino Police Officers Foundation for the Run for Russ 5K/Walk ($250), the Chino Kiwanis Club for the Cornfeed Run Car Show and Cruise ($250), Chino American Little League ($500), a nd Chino National Little League ($500).
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Council Member Flores
18. Community Support Contribution. Approve community support fund contributions to: Cub Scout Pack 205, Chino National Little League, Chino American Little League , and Chino Girls Fast - pitch.
Staff Report by: Council Member Flores.
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve community support fund contributions to: Cub Scout Pack 205 ($500), Chino National Little League ($500), Chino American Little League ($500), and Chino Girls Fast-pitch ($500).
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Council Member Lucio
19. Community Support Contribution. Approve community support fund contributions to: The Chino High School Wrestling Program, Chino Boxing Club, Chino National Little League, Chino Neighborhood House, and UCHOOZ Positive Youth.
Staff Report by: Council Member Lucio.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve community support fund contributions to: Chino High School Wrestling Program ($1,000), Chino Boxing Club ($1,000), Chino National Little League ($500), Chino Neighborhood House ($500), and UCHOOZ Positive Youth ($500).
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City Manager's Report
City Attorney's Report
Police Chief's Report
Fire Chief's Report
ADJOURN
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesd ay, February 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
I, Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk of the City of Chino, hereby declare that on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 this agenda was posted on the south window of Chino City Hall and this agenda together with all of the agenda reports and related documents were posted on the City’s website at www.cityofchino.org by myself or under my direction.
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Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk.