CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY JUNE 20, 2023
CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 PM
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The June 20, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 4:32 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 Members Curtis Burton, Christopher Flores, and 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.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR(S).
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Geriann Kingslan, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management.
Employee Organizations: Chino City Hall Confidential Employee Association, Chino Police Professional Employees Association, San Bernardino Public Employees Association (SPEA)/Teamsters Local Union No. 1932-Professioinal, Technical and Clerical, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Council 36-Local 3183), Chino Police Officers Association, Chino Police Management Association, Unrepresented Management, Unrepresented Sworn Management, Executive Management, Elected Officials.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 5412 Francis Avenue (APN 1014-281-03): Grand West Coast Investment, LLC and 0 Francis Avenue (APN 1014-281-08): Grand West Coast Investment, LLC Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Grand West Coast Investment, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of potential acquisition.
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Mayor Ulloa announced she will abstain from the closed session item #2 discussion.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:35 p.m.
Mayor Ulloa exited Closed Session at 6:01, prior to the discussion for Closed Session item #2.
The City Council concluded Closed Session at 6:03 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 6:08 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member Lucio led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR(S).
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Geriann Kingslan, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management.
Employee Organizations: Chino City Hall Confidential Employee Association, Chino Police Professional Employees Association, San Bernardino Public Employees Association (SPEA)/Teamsters Local Union No. 1932-Professioinal, Technical and Clerical, Americar Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME District Council 36-Local 3183), Chino Police Officers Association, Chino Police Management Association, Unrepresented Management, Unrepresented Sworn Management, Executive Management, Elected Officials.
The City Council received an update, provided direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 5412 Francis Avenue (APN 1014-281-03): Grand West Coast Investment, LLC and 0 Francis Avenue (APN 1014-281-08): Grand West Coast Investment, LLC Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Grand West Coast Investment, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of potential acquisition.
Mayor recused herself from Closed Session item #2. The City Council received an update, provided direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
CEREMONIALS
Presentations
Mayor Ulloa announced the June 2023 Mayor's Home Beautification Award winner as Alma D.
Jimenez, 4400 Philadelphia Street who was unable to be present to accept the award.
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AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no agenda additions or revisions.
INFORMATION
Legislative Update - Tracked Legislation.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events:
• Chino Summer Nights will occur every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. (with the exception of June 30 for the Fireworks Spectacular) from June 23 to July 28 at the City Hall Lawn. For questions, call the Carolyn Owens Community Center at 909-334-3258 • Kiwanis Summer Concerts will occur every Thursday night beginning July 6 to August 3 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All events will be held on the lawn in front of City Hall except for the concert on August 11 that will be held at Founders Park in The Preserve. • Fireworks Spectacular two-day event will occur Friday, June 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and the Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, July 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Ayala Park.
For questions, call the Carolyn Owens Community Center at 909-334-3258. • Chino City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. City Hall will re-open the following day on Wednesday, July 5 at its regular operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
David Bustamante, Calvary Chapel Chino Valley, provided the invocation.
Janet Howl, shared information and invitation for the August 12, 2023, Relay for Life event to help promote cancer awareness that will occur at the Chino City Hall Lawn.
Julia Cabrera, of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, provided an update on upcoming events and programs.
Steven Elie, Vice President of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), spoke regarding the pass-through rates, and explained and discussed the IEUA fee collection process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants765691 to 765902, and Electronic Fund Transfers 517401E to 517483E, totaling $2,692, 341.07.
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-013, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes (Sage Cedar) (Second Reading). Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-013, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within the Community Facilities District 2023-1 (Sage Cedar) ORDINANCE 2023-013
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023-1 (SAGE CEDAR) OF THE CITY OF CHINO AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES WITHIN THE DISTRICT
3. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-011, Lewis DA (Second Reading). Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-011, approving the Amended and Restated Preserve Development Agreement.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED PRESERVE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHINO AND THE CHINO PRESERVE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ETC. RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 1, 157 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE PRESERVE WITHIN THE CITY OF CHINO (CONTRACT NO. 2004-073)
4. Temporary Appointment of a CaPERS Retiree Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-043 for the temporary appointment of a CaPERS retiree Michelle Dawson pursuant to government code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h).
5. Tri Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc. - Final Tract Map No. 20312-1 & Subdivision Improvement Agreement. Approve Tract Map No. 20312-1, generally located south of the Southern California Edison Easement, west of East Preserve Loop and north of Pine Avenue; and approve the correlating Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Tri Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
6. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement - General Plan Check & Other Related Engineering Services (ERS) Approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California, Redlands, CA in the amount of $120,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $670,000 for general plan check and other related engineering services through June 30, 2023.
7. Vendor Cap Increase and Amendment Approval for Various CIP Projects - Z & K Consultants, Inc. Approve a vendor cap increase and contract amendment in the amount of $98,000 to Z & K Consultants, Inc., for various CIP Projects.
8. Landscape and Streetlight Maintenance District Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-035 directing the filing of an annual report; adopt Resolution No. 2023- 036 approving the Engineer's Report; adopt Resolution No. 2023-037 declaring its intention to order improvements for Assessment District Nos. 75-1, 75-2, 76-1, 76-2, 83-2, and 2002- 1; and schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
9. Community Services Commission Compensation. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-038, increasing the Community Services Commission per meeting stipend amount to mission opension per $125/meeting
Moved by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Council Member Burton, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-9.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Fiscal Years 2023-25 City Budget and Appropriations Limit. Adopt Resolution Nos. 2023- 044, 2023-045, and 2023-046, approving and adopting the City Budget for Fiscal Years 2023-25, approving and setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24; and approving amendments to the City's Classification and Salary schedule.
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Linda Reich, City Manager provided a report on this item.
Moved by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Council Member Burton, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-044, approving and adopting the City Budget for Fiscal Years 2023-25; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-045, approving and setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24; 3) adopt Resolution No. 2023- 046, approving amendments to the City's Classification and Salary schedule; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
11. Annual Contract Amendments/Renewals and Blanket Purchase Orders. Authorize annual contract amendments or renewals and issue blanket purchase orders.
Jizelle Sandoval, Purchasing Manager 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 authorize the City Manager to enter into these annual contract amendments or renewals, issue blanket purchase orders, and execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
12. Award Professional Services Agreements for the Development Services Department - General Plan Check Services. Approve Professional Services Agreements with Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc., Redlands, CA; Cannon Corporation, Irvine, CA; and Bureau Veritas North America, Pasadena, CA for a total amount not to exceed $625,000 for engineering plan check services through June 30, 2024.
Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer presented a report on the item.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, seconded by Council Member Flores, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to 1) Award Professional Service Agreements to: Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc., Redlands, CA., for $250,000; Cannon Corporation, Irvine, CA., for $125,000 and Bureau Veritas North America, Pasadena, CA., for $250,000, to provide general plan checking and other related engineering services for an amount not to exceed $625,000; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City, and to approve up to two (2), one-year contract extensions.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa.
Mayor Ulloa reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Omnitrans and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Board of Directors meeting; Community Services Commission interview panel; Supervisor Hagman's Open House; Water Facility Authority Special Board Meeting; filmed a segment for the Chino Valley Independent Fire District State of the District; City Branding Consultants meeting; California Institution for Women and the California Institution for Men meeting; Janet Howl meeting regarding the Relay for Life; June 13 Workshop; Mayor's Prayer breakfast; Omnitrans Administration Committee meeting; San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SCTA) Transit and Metro Valley committee meeting; and City Pet Fundraiser event at Cal Aero. She wished her husband a happy 48t wedding anniversary, she also announced the Junior Fair will take place on Friday, July 14, and the Chino Demolition Derby will take place on July 22.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock wished the Mayor a happy anniversary.
Council Member Burton.
Council Member Burton wished the Mayor a happy anniversary and reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Supervisor's Hagman's Open House; Planning Commission meeting; City Manager Meeting; City Branding Consultant Meeting; June 13 Workshop; Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; Chino Valley Unified School District Board Meeting; City Manager Meeting; and City Council Meeting.
Council Member Flores.
13. Community Support Contribution. Approval of Community Support Fund Contributions to various non-profits and community groups.
Council Member Flores provided a report on this item.
Moved by Council Member Burton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to approve community support fund contributions in the amount of $500 each to Rancho Del Chino Rotary Club, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Chino Valley Fire Foundation, and Isaiah's Rock.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
Council Member Flores reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the City Branding Consultant meeting; Fire Foundation Meeting; Chino Valley Chamber meeting; June 13 Workshop; and wished the Mayor a happy anniversary.
Council Member Lucio
14. Community Support Fund. Approval of Community Support Fund Contributions to various non-profits and community groups.
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Council Member Lucio provided a report on this item.
Moved by Council Member Burton, seconded by Council Member Flores, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to approve community support fund contributions to: Chino Girls Fastpitch ($250), Chino AYSO Region 67 ($500), and Chino Police Explorer Post #211 ($250).
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
Mayor Ulloa reported that Council Member Lucio's father passed away and expressed her sincere condolences to him and his family.
Council Member Lucio thanked everyone who sent condolences messages for the recent passing of his father. He thanked the city staff for their support and the gift basket and noted that he appreciated all the support during this difficult time. He reported on meetings and events since the last meeting that included the City Branding Consultant meeting; infrastructure committee meeting; open a left turn access to enter shopping center at Kimball and Euclid which will come forth to a future city council meeting; citizens committee meeting for CIM and CIW; and the Budget workshop. He wished everyone a 4th of July; wished a happy birthday to brother and his wife, wished the mayor a happy anniversary, and rooted for the Angels baseball team.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Linda Reich thanked the Mayor and the City Council for approving the 2-year budget. Dr. Reich thanked City staff for their efforts to put the budget together and their hard work and confirmed that the street repair discussion will be scheduled in July.
City Attorney's Report.
City Attorney Fred Galante had no report and extended his condolences to Council Member Lucio's loss.
Police Chief's Report.
Police Chief Wes Simmons reported the Chino Police Department Annual report is available on the city's website. He invited residents to the temporary Southeast Police Substation located at the Chino Valley Fire Station 63 on Kimball Avenue, on June 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for a BBQ to promote their location. He thanked the Fire Department for hosting this area for the Police Department. Chief Simmons confirmed that the event will be promoted using social media and with the assistance of residents who reside near the substation.
Fire Chief's Report.
Fire Deputy Chief Carlos Skibar provided information on the ambulance services agreement, Fire Station 68, which is slated to begin construction this winter. He provided an update on Fire Department recruitments, the upcoming State of the District luncheon which will occur on October 25, and promoted mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month in June. He wished the Mayor a happy anniversary and expressed condolences to Council Member Lucio.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. The next meeting of the City Council will be a special meeting held on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no sooner than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18'* DAY OF JULY, 2023.
(EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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NATALIE ĞONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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(These minutes are not official until signed.)