CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2023
CLOSED SESSION - 6: 00 PM
OPEN SESSION - 7: 00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The February 21 , 2023 , Regular Meeting of the Chino 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:
ABSENT:
Mayor Eunice M . Ulloa , Mayor Pro Tern Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Curtis Burton , Council Member Christopher Flores , Council Member Marc Lucio .
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 .
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 .
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6 : 01 p . m .
The City Council concluded Closed Session at 6 : 18 p . m . and reconvened the regular meeting at 7: 00 p. m.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance .
CEREMONIALS
Presentations
Mayor Ulloa called up Chino Youth Boxing Club Coach Abraham Ortega , President Mike Garcia and Vice President Ray Morales who introduced the 2022 Chino Youth Boxing Club Award recipients.
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows :
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 2 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 , provided direction , and no reportable action was taken .
AGENDA ADDITIONS/ REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no changes to the agenda .
INFORMATION
Mayor Ulloa announced the Economic Development Report for February 2023 is included in the agenda packet for review .
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events :
The DairyAire 5K and Fun Run will take place on Saturday , March 4 , at Ayala Park , 14225 Central Avenue , with the kids Fun Run at 8: 00 a. m. and the 5K Run at 8: 15 a. m .
Registration is available at runsignup . com . For more information call 909- 334- 3270 .
Chino Days will take place on Saturday , March 18 , on the City Hall Lawn from 12 : 00 p. m. - 9: 00 p . m . and Sunday , March 19 from 11 : 00 a. m. - 5: 00 p. m . For more information , call 909- 334- 3258 .
The Healthy Chino ' s Community Garden Adult Workshop will take place on Saturday , March 18 , at the Chino Community Garden , 5976 Riverside Drive . The workshop entitled " Flowers and Pollinators ," will be held from 8: 30 a. m . - 9: 30 a . m ., in partnership with Green Chino and the County of San Bernardino Master Gardener program . For more information , call 909- 334- 3478 .
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chaplain Keith Roby , Chino Valley Fire District , provided the invocation .
Julia Cabrera , of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce , provided an update on upcoming events and programs .
Daphne Lezo Duran , Representative from Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez ' Office , read a letter of support for law enforcement issued by Assemblymember Rodriguez to the Mayor and City Council and provided information on nominations for Women of the Year .
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants . Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 763946 to 764127 , and Electronic Fund Transfers 516724E to 516783E , totaling $ 4 , 145 , 619 . 10 . 2 . Minutes. January 3, 2023 Regular Meeting ( All Members Present).
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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 . Public Improvement Agreement for the Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Project at 4201 Eucalyptus Avenue ( M22- 0001 ). Approve a Public Improvement Agreement with Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Foundation for the construction of public improvements located on Eucalyptus Avenue. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15332, Infill Development Projects. 5 . 2023 Cal Home Program Grant Application. Adopt Resolution No. 2023- 010 authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit an application to the State of California , Department of Housing and Community Development, for funding under the 2023 CalHome Program .
Pulled from Consent Calendar for Separate Action)
6. Vendor Cap Increase - FlockSafety . Approve a vendor cap increase for Flock Safety in the amount of $ 35 , 000 for proprietary integrated mapping and camera systems . 7 . Approve Agreement - 800 MHz Radio Agreement with San Bernardino County. Renew the County of San Bernardino 800 MHz Radio Agreement for all City Service radios from the Police , Community Services, and Public Works Departments .
8. Purchase Order and Vendor Cap Increase M . K. Smith Chevrolet. Approve a purchase order to M. K. Smith Chevrolet , Chino , CA, in the amount of $ 320, 946 . 64 for the purchase of nine 9) Chevrolet Colorado vehicles.
9 . Adopt Ordinance No. 2023- 002, Amending Chapter 2 . 24 ( Second Reading). Adopt Ordinance No . 2023- 002 , Amending Chapter 2 . 24 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 .
Moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, and carried on a 5- 0 vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 1- 4 and 6- 9.
AYES:
NOES:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
5. 2023 Cal Home Program Grant Application . Adopt Resolution No . 2023- 010 authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit an application to the State of California , Department of Housing and Community Development, for funding under the 2023 Cal Home Program .
Nicholas S. Liguori , AICP , Director of Development Services , provided a report on the item .
Council Member Flores requested the report so Chino homeowners who may qualify are aware of the grant program .
Moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Lucio, and carried on a 5- 0 vote to adopt Resolution No. 2023- 010 authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit an application to the State of California, Department of Housing
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and Community Development, for funding under the 2023 CalHome Program.
AYES:
NOES:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
PUBLIC HEARING
4 10 . Introduction of Ordinance No . 2023- 001 ( ZOA PL22- 0101). Introduction of Ordinance No . 2023- 001 - Proposed Amendment to Title 20 ( Zoning) of the Chino Municipal Code .
Mayor Ulloa opened the public hearing .
Warren Morelion , AICP , City Planner , provided a report on the item .
Hearing no requests to speak, Mayor Ulloa Closed the public hearing .
City Attorney Galante read the title of the ordinance into the record :
ORDINANCE NO. 2023- 001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA , AMENDING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CODE ( TITLE 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE) OF THE CITY OF CHINO. PL22- 0101 ( ZONE ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT)
Moved by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Council Member Flores, and carried on a 5- 0 vote to approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2023- 001, to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Final Acceptance of Public Improvement Site Approval PL 13- 0629 . Accept the public improvements for USA Waste of California , Inc. ( Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station Facility) Site Approval PL 13- 0629, located at 13821 Redwood Avenue , as complete and authorize release of the performance bond and initiate the warranty bond .
Jesus Plasencia , Assistant City Engineer, provided a report on the item . He noted approximately 18 legacy development projects will be presented in the near future for City Council approval of final acceptance of improvements that have been delayed to comply with accessibility improvements .
Moved by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, and carried on a 5- 0 vote to 1) accept public improvements as complete for Site Approval PL 13- 0629 - CNG Facility for USA Waste of California, Inc.; 2) authorize release of the performance bond and initiate the warranty bond; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
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NOES: NONE.
ABSENT : NONE.
5 12 . Approve Construction Contract Increase for Sequel Contractors , Inc . ( TR171 and ST162).
Increase Contract for Sequel Contractors , Inc . ( 2022- 062) and approve Change Order No. 4 .
Maria Fraser, CIP Engineering Manager, provided a report on the item .
Council Member Burton inquired about re- routing truck routes. Director of Public Works Amer Jakher provided more information on truck routes . Mayor Pro Tern Comstock expressed supported for this item .
Moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Burton, and carried on a 5- 0 vote to 1) approve a contract increase in the amount of $ 585, 953. 57 for a revised total contract amount not- to- exceed $ 3, 967, 521. 87 with Sequel Contractors, Inc, Santa Fe Spring, CA ( Contract No. 2022- 062) for ST162- Street Rehabilitation and TR171 Traffic Signal Modifications Project; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
AYES:
NOES:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
13 . Introduction of Ordinance No. 2023- 004 - Claims Against the City . Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2023- 004 , an Ordinance of the City of Chino Amending Section 3. 80 . 020 of the Chino Municipal Code - Claims Against the City - Delegation of Authority .
Debbie Pacheco , Senior Management Analyst , provided a report on the item .
Counc il Member Burton inquired regarding the process for settling litigation . City Attorney Galante provide information on the process .
City Attorney Galante read the title of the ordinance into the record :
ORDINANCE NO . 2023- 004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO AMENDING SECTION 3. 80 . 020 OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE -- CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
OF CHINO
Moved by Council Member Burton, seconded by Council Member Flores, and carried on a 5- 0 vote to approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2023- 004, an Ordinance of the City of Chino Amending Section 3. 80. 020 of the Chino Municipal Code - Claims Against the City - Delegation of Authority.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
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14 . Introduction of Ordinance No . 2023- 003 - Towing Service Regulations . Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No . 2023- 003 , amending Chapter 5. 36 of the Chino Municipal Code relating to Towing Service Regulations.
Fred Galante , City Attorney , provided a report on the item.
Mayor Ulloa requested the Section 3 , Subsection J of the Ordinance be updated to specify in the City of Chino ".
Council Member Burton inquired regarding the selection process rotation and Chief Simmons provide details of the process.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock inquired about the current providers and Chief Simmons provided the information .
City Attorney Galante read the title of the ordinance into the record :
ORDINANCE NO. 2023- 003
AN ORD I NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO , CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 5 . 36 ( TOWING SERVICE REGULATIONS) OF THE CHINO
MUNICIPAL CODE
Moved by Council Member Burton, seconded by Council Member Flores, and carried on a 5- 0 vote to approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2023- 003, to be read by number and title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa .
Mayor Ulloa reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Mayor' s Prayer Breakfast , Omnitrans Administrative Committee and SBCTA Transit and Metro Valley Committee meet ings , Senior Birthdays , meeting with Chino residents regarding housing issues ; City Manager meeting ; CONFIRE meeting regarding emergency medical services status ; ribbon cutting of new ln- N- Out processing and distribution center; and meeting with the Building Industry Association San Bernardino and Riverside Chapters regarding 2023 housing opportunities and obstacles .
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock .
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Chino Va lley Fire District Board Meeting , ribbon cutting of new ln- N- Out processing and distribution center, City Manager meeting , and the City Attorney review meeting .
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock also sent sympathies to the Rodrigues family for the loss of their daughter in the trag ic accident at Park and Benson and congratulated Deputy Police Chief Kevin Mensen on his recent promotion to Deputy Police Chief.
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Council Member Burton .
7 Council Member Burton reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Mayor' s Prayer Breakfast , meeting with the City Manager, ribbon cutting of new ln- N- Out processing and distribution center, Chino Basin Water Conservation District Tour , Chino Valley Unified School District Board Meeting.
Council Member Burton also congratulated Deputy Police Chief Kevin Mensen on his recent promotion to Deputy Police Chief and sent condolences to the Rodrigues family for the loss of their daughter in the tragic accident at Park and Benson .
Council Member Flores .
Council Member Flores reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Mayor' s Prayer Breakfast, Troop 205 Scouts Dinner, CIM Citizens Advisory Committee , ribbon cutting of new ln- N- Out processing and distribution center , City Attorney review meeting , Chino Basin Water Conservation District Tour , Senator Susan Rubio swearing in ceremony, and wished everyone a happy belated President ' s Day .
Council Member Flores also congratulated the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce and Zeb Welborn for all their work , congratulated Deputy Police Chief Kevin Mensen on his recent promotion to Deputy Police Chief and sent condolences to the Rodrigues family for the loss of their daughter in the tragic accident at Park and Benson.
Council Member Lucio .
Council Member Lucio reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included a meeting with the City Manager, meeting with San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman , CIM Citizens Advisory Committee , Threshold Aviation regarding facility improvements , CVUSD Board President Sonja Shaw , wrestling Master' s finals, and the Chino Puma' s car show .
Council Member Burton also congratulated Deputy Police Chief Kevin Mensen on his recent promotion to Deputy Police Chief and sent condolences to the Rodrigues family for the loss of their daughter in the tragic accident at Park and Benson. He also congratulated his son on placement for wrestling at Masters.
Council Member Lucio inquired about plans to contact the legislature regarding changes in ability to police . Chief Simmons provided more information on the Police Association ' s active involvement in proposed legislation .
City Manager' s Report.
City Manager Reich had no report .
City Attorney' s Report.
City Attorney Galante reported on his recent presentation regarding California Voting Rights Act and the impact of district elections on jurisdictions and offered a copy of the presentation at the Council ' s request.
Police Chiefs Report .
Police Chief Simmons provided a report on the 2022 Crime Statistics of the Chino Police Department. Council Members provided input and asked clarifying questions .
Chief Simmons invited Deputy Police Chief Kevin Mensen up to acknowledge his recent promotion to Deputy Police Chief. Deputy Police Chief Mensen addressed the Council .
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Fire Chiefs Report .
8 Deputy Chief Carlos Skibar reported on the emergency services bid process and notified the community of the availability of sandbags for the upcoming storm . He also congratulated Deputy Police Chief Kevin Mensen on his promotion.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8: 20 p. m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 7 , 2023 at 7 : 00 p . m. ( Closed Session at 6 : 00 p . m . if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF JUNE 2023 .
ATTEST:
N~ CITY CLERK
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