CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING – CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 PM
OPEN SESSION – 7:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The April 4 , 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: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Curtis Burton, Council Member Christopher Flores, and Council Member Marc Lucio.
ABSENT: N ONE.
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 Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Potential Cases: One
Claimant: K. Hovnanian's Sonata at the Preserve LLC
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. and concluded at 6:30 p.m. The City Council reconvened the regular meeting at 7:02 p.m.
FLA
G SALUTE
Council Member Lucio led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIALS
Proclamations
Mayor Ulloa read into the record the Proclamation designating April 7, 2023 as Arbor Day in Chino. Steve Lewis, President, Chino Youth Museum, and Sal Parra, Public Works Supervisor, City of Chino were present to accept the proclamation.
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Mayor Ulloa read into the record the Proclamation designating April 2023 as Autism Awareness Month in Chino. Nicole Aptekar, Autism Society Inland Empire Board Member, and Ana Lizzeth Ordonez, Community Services Supervisor were present to accept the proclamation.
Mayor Ulloa read into the record the Proclamation designating April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Chino. Diane Rundles, Assistant Executive Officer, Children’s Network, and June Sano, Community Services Clinical Specialist were present to accept the proclamation.
Mayor Ulloa read into the record the Proclamation designating April 2023 as DMV Donate Life Month in Chino. Robert Ralston, One Legacy Ambassador, Donate Life, was present to accept the proclamation.
Mayor Ulloa read into the record the Proclamation designating April 9-15, 2023 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week . Police Chief Wes Simmons. Chino Police Chief Simmons was present to accept the proclamation and introduced the Chino Police Department Dispatch Unit.
Presentations
Mayor Ulloa presented the April 2023 Business of the Month Award to O.F. Wolfinb arger, Inc.
Representative Stephanie Hennessey was present to accept the award.
Mayor Ulloa presented the Mayor’s Home Beautification Award for April 2023 to Fredrick Borders of Chino.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSON
City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Potential Cases: One
Claimant: K. Hovnanian's Sonata at the Preserve LLC
The City Council received an update, provided direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events:
Chino Youth Museum annual free Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, Apri l 7, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., at the Chino Youth Museum, 13191 Sixth Street. For more information, call 909-334-3270.
The City of Chino in partnership with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency will be holding a free Community Earth Day Event on Thursday, April 20 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. located at the Chino Creek Wetlands and Education Par k, 6075 Kimball Avenue. For more information, contact 909- 334-3282.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pastor Roy Robbins, Christ Lutheran Church, provided the invocation.
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Julia Cabrera, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, provided an update on upcoming events and fundraisers.
Sharon Duran, Chino resident, thanked the City for providing cross walk safety for Chino High School students.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 764506 to 764727, and Electronic Fund Transfers 516932E to 517032E, totaling $3,359,405.75.
2. Minutes. Regular Meeting February 7, 2023 (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.
4. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-010 - Assembly Bill (AB) 481 Policy Update (Second Reading).
Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-010, an Ordinance of the City of Chino, California to approve the updated Chino Police Department's AB 481 Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy (Second Reading).
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE UPDATED CHINO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S AB 481 FUNDING, ACQUISITION, AND USE POLICY.
5. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-007 Campaign Disclosure Statement Filings (Second Reading). Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-007, an Ordinance of the City of Chino, California authorizing the City to allow electronic and paper campaign disclosure statements (Second Reading).
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.72 TO TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING
ELECTRONIC AND PAPER METHODS OF FILING CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE
STATEMENTS
6. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP . Adopt Resolution No. 2023-020 and approve an amendment to the City of Chino’s Professional Services Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP increasing the hourly rate for select City Attorney services.
7. 2022 Chino Climate Action Plan Annual Report. Receive and file the 2022 Chino Climate Action Plan Annual Progress Report, which outlines the City's progress to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
8. 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report. Receive and file the 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Reports which will subsequently be filed with the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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9. Project Specific Maintenance Agreement for Drainage / Amendment No. 1 Landscape Maintenance Agreement for Master Site Approvals PL18 -0070 & PL18-0072. Approve the Project Specific Maintenance Agreement between the City of Chino and Caltrans for the maintenance of drainage improvements within the State Highway right of way along Euclid Avenue associated with Master Site Approvals PL18-0070 and PL18- 0072 and amend the existing Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the City and Euclid APG LLC to include the above-mentioned drainage improvements.
10. Vendor Cap Increase. Approve a vendor cap increase to Curt Pringle and Associates in the amount of $18,000 for ongoing communication strategy services.
11. Civica Law Group Contract Amendment. Approve contract amendment, vendor cap increase and appropriation for FY 22-23 for Civica Law Group.
12. Approve Change Order: 3-System Storm Drain Project (SD153) . Approve a construction contingency increase of $5,276 and approve a construction contract change order in the amount of $7,083 for 3-System storm drain (SD153).
Moved by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 12.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
PUBLIC HEARING
13. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-014, General Plan Amendment; Introduction of Ordinance No. 2023-008, Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Zone Change; Introduction of Ordinance No. 2023-009, Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment, Majestic Spectrum Specific Plan Amendment and East Chino Specific Plan Amendment; Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 - 015, Addendum to the 2021-2029 Housing Element Negative Declaration; and Approval of Resolution No. 2023-016, In-Lieu fees . Mixed Use and Affordable Housing Overlay District Standards – PL22-0076 (General Plan Amendment), PL22-0077 (Zone Change), PL22-0078 (Zoning Ordinance Amendment), PL22 0089 (Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment), PL22-0090 (Majestic Spectrum Specific Plan Amendment), PL22-0091 (East Chino Specific Plan Amendment) and approval of Affordable Housing In-Lieu fee.
Mayor Ulloa opened the public hearing.
Nicholas S. Liguori, Director of Development Services, introduced the item, outlining the history of the General Plan Amendment process , noting the Planning Commission has reviewed and recommended approval to the City Council. Mr. Liguori introduced Andrew Hill , General Plan consultant with Dyett & Bhatia, who provided a presentation.
During the presentation, Mr. Hill noted a clerical error in the Ordinance 2023-009 Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Map Figure IV -1.1-Land Use Plan and East Chino Specific Plan Map Figure 4a. The General Plan Land Use Maps were included in the Ordinance and the correct map should have been the Zoning Maps . The maps have been updated to Zoning Maps in the Ordinance and copies were provided to the City Council.
Johnathan Shardlow, land use entitlement consultant, thanked City staff for their collaborative efforts in the completion of the project.
Mayor Ulloa closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Pro Tem Comstock spoke regarding the steps the City has taken to comply with the State mandates on affordable housing and explained the criteri a used to identify parcels within the community suitable for high density housing to develop the community wisely . Mayor Pro Tem Comstock thanked City staff for their dedication and expressed she is looking forward to having mixed use overlay projects in the future.
Council Member Burton thanked city staff and consultants for their work and communication on the project. Council Member Burton inquired about the State density bonus law and Mr. Hill provided further information.
Council Member Lucio thanked staff and stated the project has undergone a lengthy process to get to this point and believes the housing will help sustain existing businesses.
Council Member Flores inquired about the storage facilities for the mixed -use sites that are over five acres . Mr. Liguori identified the three mixed -use sites over five acres, including Euclid/Schaefer Avenues; Ramona Avenue and Chino Hills Parkway; and Philadelphia Street East of Central Avenue if parcels are combined.
Mayor Ulloa asked if the storage facilities will be used for the residential unit tenants. Mr. Liguori explained the storage facilities are commercial and described the s torage facilities design concept which is fully enclosed within the building with no exterior access . Mayor Ulloa recommended staff work with developers to include a provision to offer a percentage of storage facilities be reserved for those living in the residential units.
Mayor Ulloa asked about the project unit requirements to qualify for the State Density B onus Law. Mr. Hill explained the in-lieu fee option for projects with 20 units or more are required to build on the sites, but those with less than 20 units have the option to pay the in-lieu fees.
Mayor Ulloa asked about the maximum base density percentages calculations and Mr. Hill clarified the percentages are rounded up and it is detailed in the Ordinance.
Mayor Ulloa inquired about land dedications , requirements for properties to be zoned appropriately, and the transfer of density . Mr. Liguori and Mr. Hill provided more information about this option and the possibility for the City of Chino.
Mr. Dyett, Dyett & Bhatia, shared information about the City of Claremont and the City of Pomona, who have similar development standards.
Mayor Ulloa shared a preference for lower density and noted the requirements implemented by the State to take away the voter’s choice.
Mr. Dyett discussed their response was to address the RHNA challenge and to develop the best set of standards based on feedback from the City Council. He also mentioned that the City Council will have another opportunity during phase two of the General Plan update to make adjustments if the current standards do not meet the City's needs.
Mayor Ulloa thanked staff and the consultants for addressing the City Council’s concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock noted the concerns that State legislation will bring to Chino.
City Attorney Fred Galante noted that the motion includes a correction of a clerical error on Ordinance 2023-009 East Chino Specific Plan Map Figure 4A and the Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Figure IV-1.1-Land Use Plan.
City Attorney Galante read the title of Ordinance 2023-008 and 2023-009 into the record by title only and waiving further reading of the Ordinances:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING) OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE
FOLLOWING CHAPTERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND MIXED USE OVERLAY DISTRICTS: CHAPTER 20.03 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAPS), CHAPTER 20.08 (AGRICULTURAL, OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICTS), CHAPTER 20.09 (OVERLAY DISTRICTS), CHAPTER 20.18 (PARKING), CHAPTER 20.21 (STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES), CHAPTER 20.23 (ADMINISTRATION), AND CHAPTER 20.24 (GLOSSARY) AND AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP TO IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND MIXED USE OVERLAY DISTRICT SITES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S 2021-2029 HOUSING
ELEMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE EAST CHINO SPECIFIC PLAN, THE EUCALYPTUS BUSINESS PARK
SPECIFIC PLAN, AND MAJESTIC SPECTRUM SPECIFIC PLAN REVISING THE TEXT OF
VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN THESE SPECIFIC PLANS RELATED TO THE ADDITION OF
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND MIXED USE OVERLAY DISTRICTS TO THE ZONING CODE (TITLE 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE). PL22-0089 (EUCALYPTUS BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT), PL22 -0090 (MAJESTIC SPECTRUM SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT), AND PL22-0091 (EAST CHINO SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT)
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, seconded by Council Member Burton , and carried on a 5-0 -0 vote to 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-015 approving an addendum to the 2021-2029 Housing Element Negative Declaration (SCH No. 2021100569) (ND); 3) adopt Resolution No. 2023-014 approving General Plan Amendment PL22-0076; 4) approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2023-008 Zoning Ordinance Amendment PL22- 0078 and Zone Change PL22-0077; 5) approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2023-009 approving Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment PL22-0089, Majestic Spectrum Specific Plan Amendment PL22-0090, and East Chino Specific Plan Amendment PL22-0091, including the correction of a clerical error on the Ordinance 2023-009 East Chino Specific Plan Map Figure 4A and the Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Figure IV -1.1-Land Use Plan; and 6) adopt Resolution No. 2023-016 approving a Mixed Use and Affordable Housing District In-Lieu fee.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
14. Approval for City Participation in National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS . Approval of a Resolution for participation in the National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS Fred Galante, City Attorney provided a report on the item.
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Moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Lucio, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to 1) Settlement Agreements and Participation Forms for the City’s participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS; 2) California State-Subdivision Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds relating to said National Opioid Settlement Agreements; and 3) Adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can participate in the National Opioid Settlements, including signing documents and transmittal thereof as necessary.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
15. Trash and Sewer Rate Structure. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-022, setting the time and place for the public hearings to consider majority protest proceedings on proposed increases to the rates, fees, and charges for sanitary sewer, refuse and recycling services Joslyn Blakely, Project Coordinator, provided a report on the item.
Council Member Burton expressed concerns with the State of California r egarding the proposed changes that are imposed to local government and residents.
Mayor Ulloa confirmed that since the Inland Empire Utilities Authority (IEUA) operates as a passthrough process, the City of Chino has no control over the rates imposed on residents. She inquired whether, in the event of a successful public protest at the hearing regarding the increased rates, the City of Chino would still be required to pay the increased rate payments to IEUA. Ms. Blakely believed this to be true. Mayor Ulloa requested that, if this were to happen, the City Manager work with the City Attorney to take immediate action, ensuring that IEUA charges their own rates directly to residents rather than as a passthrough.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, seconded by Council Member Lucio, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to adopt Resolution No. 2023-022, setting the time and place for the public hearings to consider majority protest proceedings on proposed increases to the rates, fees, and charges for sanitary sewer, refuse and recycling services.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
16. Adoption of the Local Roadway Safety Plan. Adoption of the Local Roadway Safety Plan.
Dennis Ralls, City Traffic Engineer, provided a report on the item.
Council Member Lucio inquired why there is an increase of traffic collisions on Kimball Avenue.
Mr. Ralls explained there are a variety of reasons for accidents on Kimbal l Avenue such as drivers under the influence; high traffic volume; or traffic speed.
Chief Simmons ensured police enforcement efforts to help with increased safety on Kimball Avenue.
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Mayor Pro Tem Comstock asked if there is a pedestrian activity analysis on Riverside Drive between Mountain and Ramona Avenues, to address pedestrian needs assessment. Mr. Ralls reported he could not find any common pattern in this area.
Moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to adopt the City of Chino Local Roadway Safety Plan.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
17. Award of Contract - TR152, TR211, & TR214 Traffic Signal Cabinet and Wiring Upgrades .
Award a contract to International Line Builders, Inc, Corona, CA, in the amount of $613,571 for project numbers TR152, TR211, and TR214 - Traffic Signal Cabinet and Wiring Upgrades at Various Locations
Dennis Ralls, City Traffic Engineer, provided a report on the item.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, seconded by Council Member Lucio, and carried on a 5-0 -0 vote to 1) Appropriate $156,146 from the unappropriated reserves of the Road Maintenance Rehab Account Fund 327, with a corresponding increase to the Traffic Signal Modification Project (TR211) for a revised project budget of $419,476.67; 2) award a construction contract in the amount of $613,571 to International Line Builders, Inc. dba ILB Electric, Corona, CA, for Projects TR152, TR211, and TR214 - Traffic Signal Cabinet and Wiring Upgrades at Various Locations; 3) authorize expenditures of up to $92,035 for construction contingency for a total construction contract amount not -to-exceed $705,606; 4) authorize expenditures of $61,360 for construction management and $30,681 for inspection costs; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
18. Notice of Completion - MS202/ST221 Sidewalk/Crossing Access Improvements and Norton Cul- de-Sac. Accept Project No. MS202/ST221 - Sidewalk/Crossing Access Improvements and Norton Cul-de-Sac as complete and authorize the Director of Public Works to file the Notice of Completion.
Maria Fraser, CIP Engineering Manager, provided a report on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock thanked staff for completing the project and requested staff to take inventory of the cul-de-sac’s and make necessary improvements as part of the C apital Improvement Program.
Ms. Fraser announced she has accepted a new position with the City of Palm Desert and thanked the City Council, City Manager, Public Works Department and Director for their support.
Mayor Ulloa and the City Council Members thanked Ms. Fraser for her service to the Chino community.
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Moved by Mayor Pro Tem C omstock, seconded by Council Member Burton, and carried on a 5-0 -0 vote to 1) Accept Chino Avenue and Norton Avenue Cul-De -Sac Accessibility Improvement Project (MS202 and ST221) by EBS General Engineering, Inc., Corona, CA, Contract 2022-311, as complete; 2) release the retention funds following the 35-day lien period; and 3) authorize the Director of Public Works to file the Notice of Completion.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
19. Reimbursement Agreement for the Chino High School Reconstruction Project. Approve increases to applicable costs associated with the Reimbursement Agreement by $414,291.77 with Chino Valley Unified School District for the Chino High School Reconstruction Project ST182 for a Revised Amount of $1,541,291.77
Michele Hindersinn, Associate Civil Engineer, provided a report on the item.
Council Member Burton inquired about the project reimbursement arrangements. Ms.
Hindersinn confirmed the Chino Valley Unified School District funds the project and explained the City will process reimbursement invoices as the construction progresses.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock highlighted that voters approved a bond to address school district facility upgrades and expressed satisfaction with the new Chino High School construction and its improved accessibility features.
Council Member Flores encouraged continuous communication with the Chino Valley Unified School District to increase traffic safety for Chino High School students.
Mayor Ulloa asked why Jefferson Street at Benson Avenue was designated to have a stop sign in close proximity to a traffic signal . City Traffic Engineer Ralls explained the school district was not required to conduct a traffic analysis as part of the project and since the school has been reoriented staff is assessing if a traffic signal is warranted to improve pedestrian and traffic flow.
Mayor Ulloa recommended staff to conduct a study to address the traffic signal and stop sign proximity once the school construction has been completed.
Council Member Burton asked if the improvements outside the school facility are funded by the City. Mayor Ulloa confirmed the City pays for improvements outside the school facility.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, seconded by Council Member Flores, and carried on a 5-0 -0 vote to 1) Approve increases to applicable costs associated with the City's share of the Reimbursement Agreement 2021202, with Chino Valley Unified School District for the Chino High School Reconstruction Project ST182 by $414,291.77, for a revised not -to-exceed agreement amount of $1,541,291.77 and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute necessary documents on behalf of the City.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
20. City Legislative Positions . Consider and approve the proposed City positions on pending legislation.
Jack Morgan, Assistant to the City Manager, presented a report on the item.
Mayor Ulloa requested staff to include a report that tracks legislative bills to agend a packets and make the City’s position on legislative bills available to the public.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock thanked staff for the report and expressed her appreciation on the manner that legislative bills are analyzed and tracked. She expressed effort is needed to increase legislative representative support on bills related to law enforcement services.
Mayor Ulloa agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Comstock’s request.
Moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Lucio, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to consider, discuss, and if deemed appropriate, approve the proposed City positions on pending legislation and authorize that letters be sent promoting these official stances.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Ulloa reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included Gary and Sue Orvitt and the Eleven Kids Organization; Chino Basin Water Master Orientation meeting; Chaffey College 140 th Anniversary Luncheon; Chino Police Department Award Ceremony; filmed State of the City footage; City Manager meeting; Legislative Policy Committee meeting; Chick-fil-A Scholarship event; CDA Finance Committee; Budget m eeting; Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Public Safety; and Closed Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Chino Police Department Award c eremony; City Manager meeting; Community Services Commission meeting; Legislative Policy Committee meeting; Meeting with Erren O’Leary from Lewis Development, Pete Woodington meeting; Annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay ; City Manager meeting; tonight’s Closed Session; and noted that she will not attend the Fire Department Board Meeting.
21. Community Support Contribution. Approve community support fund contributions to: UCHOOZ and Chino Valley YMCA Sustaining Campaign.
Council Member Burton provided a report on the item.
Moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Lucio, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to approve community support fund contributions to: UCHOOZ ($500) and the Chino Valley YMCA for its Sustaining Campaign ($500).
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
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Council Member Burton
Council Member Burton reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Chino Basin Watermaster Orientation Meeting; Chaffey College 140th Anniversary Luncheon; Chino Police Departm ent Awards Ceremony; Community Services Preserve Ball and Brunch; Annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay; Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Public Safety.
22. Community Support Contribution. Approve community support fund contributions in the amount of $500 each to Chino High School Band - 77th Calvary and Chino Pumas Track Club.
Council Member Flores provided a report on the item.
Moved by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Council Member Burton, and carried on a 5-0 -0 vote to approve community support fund contributions in the amount of $500 each to Chino High School Band - 77th Calvary and Chino Pumas Track Club.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
Council Member Flores
Council Member Flores reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Chaffey College 140
th Anniversary Luncheon; Chino Police
Department Awards Ceremony; Congratulated Chief Simmons on his retirement announcement; Newman Elementary Career Day; State of the City interview; West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board Meeting; Senior Legends Opening Ceremony; Healthy Family Day Event at Ayala Park; Third Annual Sensory Easter Basket Giveaway hosted by Adrian’s World; Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Public Safety; and congratulated Maria Frasier, Nikki Hendricks and Ana Lizzeth Ordonez on their new positions.
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Chaffey College 140 th Anniversary Luncheon; Chino Valley Medical Center Blood Drive; City Manager m eeting; State of the City Interview; Riverside Urban Area Security Initiative ( UASI) at Chino Police Department Recovery for Disaster Local Community Role Training; Meeting with Erren O’Leary from Lewis Development; Family Day; City Manager meeting; Riverside UASI Training; and thanked Public Works Director Amer Jakher for a work well done on the Edison Avenue Asphalt Project; congratulated Maria Frasier for her new role at the City of Palm Desert; noted that he is looking forward to the retirement celebrations for Chief Simmons; and wished everyone a Happy Easter.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich had no report.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Fred Galante had no report but thanked the City Council for the approval of his contract amendment.
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Police Chiefs Report
12 Police Chief Wes Simmons reported the Chino Police Department arrested a suspect for the recent homicide that occurred and will work towards arresting the remaining suspects who were involved; and announced a correction to the Chino Champion Newspaper regarding crime rate in the City.
Fire Chiefs Report
Fire Chief Dave Williams provided information on the upcoming Sidewalk Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) event in partnership with the Pomona Valley Medical Center that will take place at the Chino Hills Shoppes; provided an update on the Fire Department promotions; announced he will attend the Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. with the Chino Valley Fire Board Members; thanked the City Council for inviting the Chino Valley Fire District to participate in the State of the City event; and reported the· ambulance service proposal is scheduled to be submitted on April 5.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. The next meeting of the City Council will be a Workshop held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2No DAY SEPli
ATTEST:
N�-CLERK
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