CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING – CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023
CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 PM
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The July 18 , 2023, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5: 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 Member Curtis Burton, Council Member Christopher Flores.
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Elise Brown v. County of San Bernardino et al. (Central District Court Case No. 5:20-cv-01116-MCS-SP)
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m.
The City Council concluded Closed Session at 5:50 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 6:05 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member Lucio led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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CEREMONIALS
Presentations
Mayor Ulloa introduced Michelle Knight Reinhardt, Chino Cultural Foundation Board Member, for the introduction and recognition of 2023 Chino Cultural Foundation Youth Arts Scholarship Recipients Angelo Gibbs, Catherine Gruen, Patrick Quiroz, Joseph Rice, and Rhlee Smith and 2023 Rose Ann Hammond Memorial Scholarship Recipient Kaylee Pitts, and the Gretchen Hartt McCombs Memorial Music Scholarship Recipient Kelsey Rhebergen.
Mayor Ulloa presented a Plaque of the City Tile from the City Council to Chief of P olice Wes Simmons in recognition of his retirement for 28 years of dedicated service to the City of Chino and its residents.
The following representatives presented Chief Simmons with certificates and proclamations in honor of his retirement and years of service:
• San Bernardino County 4
th District Supervisor Curt Hagman;
• City of Chino Hills Mayor Peter Rogers;
• Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education President Sonya Shaw; • Chino Valley Fire District Vice President Harvey Luth , Director Sarah Ramos-Evinger, Director Tom Haughey, and Chino Valley Fire District Chief Dave Williams; • District Representative Jackie Elizalde from the office of Congresswoman Norma J. Torres, Representing California’s 35th District;
• Executive Representative Patricia Acosta from the Office of Attorney General Bob Bonta; • District Representative Laura Brentley from the office of Senator Susan Rubio , Representing the 20th State Senate District;
• District Representatives Daphney Lezo Duran from the o ffice of Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez, Representing the 52nd State Assembly District.
Mayor Ulloa invited the community to attend Chief Simmons’ Walk of Honor on August 10, 2023.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSON
City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Elise Brown v. County of San Bernardino et al. (Central District Court Case No. 5:20-cv-01116-MCS-SP)
The City Council received an update, provided direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported that Consent Item No. 5 will be pulled and returned to staff.
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events and closures:
• Chino Summer Nights will occur every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. through 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 through 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. • National Night Out , a community -building effort to promote police-community partnerships, will take place on Tuesday, August 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, please call 909-334-3142.
• City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. City Hall will re- open the following day at its regular operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Ulloa wished Mayor Pro Tem Comstock and Council Member Flores a Happy Birthday.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jared Caballero, Calvary Chapel Chino Valley, provided the invocation.
Julia Cabrera, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, announced upcoming Chamber events.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 766068 to 766279, and Electronic Fund Transfers 517529E to 517617E, totaling $5,909,364.26.
2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes June 20, 2023 (All Members Present).
3. Elected City Officials’ Report Regarding Travel, Training, and Meetings. Receive and f ile the Elected City Officials’ Report reflecting City Council business related expenses incurred by the City.
4. Designation of League of California Cities Voting Delegates. Designate Council Member Curtis Burton as the Voting Delegate, Council Member Lucio as the 2nd Voting Delegate, and Mayor Pro Tem Karen C. Comstock as the 3rd Voting Delegate for the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.
5. Renewal of Live Entertainment Permit - The Patio Grill & Cantina. Approval of a renewal Live Entertainment Permit for The Patio Grill &Cantina at 13511 Central Ave. for a period of 12 months, subject to quarterly review of satisfactory compliance with terms, conditions, and restrictions of permit. (Item pulled from Consent Calendar and returned to staff)
6. Measure I Five -Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for Fiscal Years 2024/2025- 2028/2029.
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-048, approving Measure I Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for Fiscal Years 2024/2025-2028/2029.
7. Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 2023- 005 and 2023- 015, Ramona Francis Annexation (Second Reading) Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 2023- 005 and 2023- 015, Ramona Franci s Annexation (Second Reading).
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 -005 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CODE (CHAPTER 20.16 – RIGHT TO FARM A ND CHAPTER 20.20 – NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND PARCELS) OF THE CITY OF CHINO. PL23 -0015 (ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT).
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 -015 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, PREZONING APPROXIMATELY 145 ACRES OF LAND TO RD2 RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL), RD 4.5 (RESIDENTIAL) AND P (PUBLIC) FOR PARCELS
LOCATED EAST OF NORTON AVENUE, NORTH AND SOUTH OF FRANCIS AVENUE,
NORTH AND SOUTH OF PHILADELPHIA STREET AND WEST OF YORBA AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF CHINO SPHERE OF INFLUENCE (APN’s: 1013 -211-04-08, 10, 11, & 18 -22, 1013-221-01-06, 09, & 11- 18, 1013-341-03-07, & 09- 13, 1013-351-16, 17, 20- 23, 26-31, & 40, 1013-361-01-11, 14 21, & 25, 1013- 371-03-22, 1013-411-11, & 14-18, 1013-421-01, 04 13, 16, 18, & 19, 1013- 431-01, 02, 06, & 09-11, and 1016-121-04 07)., WITHIN THE CITY OF CHINO
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND IN CONNECTION WITH (PREZONE/ANNEXATION PL23-0014) AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2010-06.
8. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023- 014 per taining to the Yorba Villas Pre- Annexation and Development Agreement (Second Reading). Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-014 for the Yorba Villas Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement (Second Reading).
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 -014 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PRE -ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHINO AND YORBA VILLAS, LL C RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 13.35 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF CHINO’S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE (APNs 1013-211-21 & -22); AUTHORIZING SUCH DEVELOPMENT PER CHAPTER 20.13; AND APPROVING
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE FOR THE PROPERTY SUBJEC T TO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION.
9. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023 -016, Community Services Name Change (Second Reading).
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-016, Community Services Name Change (Second Reading).
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 -016 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
10. Purchase Order Approval - Porter Corp. Approve a purchase order in the amount of $59,297.94 for Porter Corp, Holland, MI for the purchase of a Poligon shade shelter for the Walnut Park Improvements project (PK223).
11. Notice of Completion: WA19C Eastside Water Treatment Plant Paving Project. Accept Project No. WA19C Eastside Water Treatment Plant Paving Project as complete and authorize the Director of Public Works to file the Notice of Completion.
12. Notice of Completion: R2071 - Benson Avenue Permanent Lift Station Project. Approval of a Notice of Completion for Project No. R2071 - Benson Avenue Permanent Lift Station Project.
13. Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for Fiscal Year 2023- 24. Adopt Resolution No. 2023- 050 approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilit ation Account Project List for Fiscal Year 2022 -23 to be funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
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Moved by Council Member Burton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock , and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-4 and 6-13.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Renewal of Live Entertainment Permit - The Patio Grill & Cantina. Approval of a renewal Live Entertainment Permit for The Patio Grill &Cantina at 13511 Cent ral Ave. for a period of 12 months, subject to quarterly review of satisfactory compliance with terms, conditions, and restrictions of permit.
Item No. 5 was pulled and returned to staff. No action taken on Item 5.
PUBLIC HEARING
14. Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 2023- 017. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2023- 017, amending Chapters 15.45 and 15.46 of the Chino Municipal Code to integrate Climate Action Plan standards and provide for solar panel applications through SolarAPP+.
Mayor Ulloa opened the public hearing.
Mike Heroux, Deputy Director of Development Services provided a report on the item.
There being no request to address the City Council on this item, the public hearing was closed.
City Attorney Galante read the title of the Ordinances into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 -017 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF TITLE 15 OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE UPDATES TO THE CITY’S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND UPDATE THE ROOFTOP SOLAR PERMITTING PROCESS TO INCLUDE SOLARAPP+ Moved by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock , and carried on a 5- 0-0 vote to 1) Conduct a public hearing; and 2) approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2023-017, 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.
15. Landscape and Streetlight Maintenance District Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024.
Conduct the Public Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2023-049, directing the City Clerk to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessments with the County Auditor/Controller Recorder.
Mayor Ulloa opened the public hearing.
Keith Martinez, Assistant Public Works Services Manager presented a report on the item.
There being no request to address the City Council on this item, the public hearing was closed.
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Moved by Council Member Fl ores, seconded by Council Member Lucio, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to 1) Conduct the Public Hearing; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2023- 049; and 3) direct the City Clerk to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessments with the County Auditor/Controller Recorder.
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
16. Award of Contract for City Park Restrooms Restoration. Award a contract to New Millennium Construction Services, Inc., Chino Hills, CA in the amount of $538,985.55 for the restoration of city park restrooms.
Keith Martinez, Assistant Public Works Services Manager presented a report on this item.
Mayor Ulloa inquired if the eleven parks will be renovated by the designated timeframe of June 30, 2024. Assistant Public Works Services Manager Martinez confirmed that the construction is slated to begin Fall of 2023 and completed by end of June 2024, and that the only delays that could be expected are weather conditions and the time needed for the epoxy to cure.
Council Member Burton inquired the typical public restroom lifespan. Assistant Public Works Services Manager Martinez explained that public restrooms lifespan is approximately twenty years and update any necessary ADA requirements . Council Member Burton ac knowledged that the City takes good care of City property and conducts frequent inspections.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock thanked staff’s work on this project. She noted that the community actively utilizes city parks and noted that the restroom improvements wil l be an important upgrade for all to use.
Mayor Ulloa acknowledged that Community Services Commissioners are assigned different City parks and diligently visit them regularly and actively report when improvements are needed.
Moved by Council Member Burton, seconded by Council Member Flores, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to 1) Appropriate $496,782.55 to the program 3607220, with a corresponding year end General Fund transfer to Fund 360; 2) award a contract in the amount of $538,985.55 to New Millennium Constr uction Services, Inc., Chino Hills, CA, for the restoration of City park restrooms; 3) authorize $107,797 for extraordinary work, for a total contract amount not -to-exceed $646,782.55; 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.
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17. Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Phase 1 Pilot Program. Receive presentation and provide direction regarding the City of Chino Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase 1 Pilot Program.
Amer Jakher, Special Projects Administrator presented a report on the item . He provided an overview of the current condi tion of the pavement in the City and the number of streets that have poor roadway conditions and need repair. Mr. Jakher provided a recommendation to implement the pilot program for pavement rehabilitation that was prepared at the direction of the City Council and presented to the Infrastructure and Streets City Council Committee on July 6, 2023 . He explained one option to help expedite the pavement work will be c ontracted inspectors who will be onsite to inspect concrete work as the work is completed.
Mayor Ulloa inquired if the pilot program will be staffed by city or contract employees. Special Projects Administrator Jakher confirmed inspectors will be contracted.
Mayor Ulloa as ked when t he intersection signal light project on Walnut and Monte Vista will begin. Special Projects Administrator Jakher explained the signal light project is in its design phase and will not begin until this phase is completed.
Council Member Lucio thanked staff for establishing design standards. He complimented the proposed improvements on the downtown area of the community.
Council Member Flores asked if there are alternative curb design options (other than concreate rock) that can be considered. Special Projects Administrator Jakher explained that a lternative designs are possible on a case -by-case basis, such as a landscape design, however the property owner s would need to be willing to help maintain some of the landscaping and explained that the concrete rock design is used to discourage residents from walking on this area. Council Member Flores explained that he made the inquiry based on concerns relayed to him by residents, but noted that he would not want to the project to incur additional costs.
Council Member Flores asked if alleys would be improved as part of the scope of work to address accessibility improvements. Special Project Jakher explained the scope of the pilot program and noted alleys will be considered once the streets have been identified in a future meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock thanked staff for their presentation and work done on this project and concurred with the rock design concerns mentioned by other Council Members. She noted that she believes the City is moving forward in the right direction to address resident’s concerns.
Council Member Burton thanked staff for their efforts on the p ilot program and noted that this will benefit the city.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock and Council Member Lucio both noted they were provided this information at the July 6, 2023, Infrastructure Streets Committee meeting.
Mayor Ulloa thanked staff for their efforts on this project. She recommended staff not to seek a landscaping design for curbs that requires maintenance. Mayor Ulloa asked when the budget allocation will be brought back for Council consideration. Special Project Administrator Jakher noted that staff is considering presenting the construction plans and award the contract i n late September or early October , with the ramp construction slated to begin two weeks after Council approval, and the asphalt work scheduled to start November/December 2023.
Moved by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock , and carried on a 5- 0-0 vote to Receive presentation from staff and provide direction regarding the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Phase 1.
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AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, LUCIO.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
18. Memorandums of Understanding, Compensation and Salary Adjustments. Adjustment in compensation and terms and conditions of employment for affected employees of the City of Chino.
Debbie Pacheco, Senior Management Analyst presented a report on the item.
Moved by Council Member Burton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, and carried on a 5- 0-0 vote to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023- 051 approving the Memorandums of Understanding with the: Chino Police Professional Employee’s Association (CPPEA); American Federat ion of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); Chino City Hall Confidential Employee Association (CCHCEA); Teamsters Local 1932 Professional, Technical, and Clerical Unit (Teamsters) and amendments to the compensation and terms and conditions of em ployment referenced for other employees of the City of Chino; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023 -052 approving the Classification and Compensation Schedules; 3) Approve a total appropriation in the amount of $1,568,666 to the various funds listed below in the fi scal impact; 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.
19. Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Chino and Chino Development Corporation for the Bon View Well site. Purchase & Sale Agreement between the City of Chino and Chino Development Corporation for the Bon View Well Site located at the northeast corner of Bon View and Schaefer Avenues in the City of Ontario.
Sylvia Ramos, Associate Engineer presented a report on the item.
Moved by Council Member Burton , seconded by Council Member Lucio, and carried on a 5-0-0 vote to 1) Appropriate $230,300 from the unappropriated reserves of the Water Fund and schedule a corresponding year -end transfer in the same amount from The Preserve Water Source, Storage & Distribution Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund 261; 2) approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Chino and Chino Development Corporation, a California corporation for the purchase of the Bon View Well Site located at the northeast corner of Bon View and Schaefer Avenues in the City of Ontario; 3) authorize a payment to Fidelity National Title Company in the amount of $150,000 for the purchase of the Bon View Well site and authorize up to $7,500 for associated escrow costs; 4) approve an immediate reimbursement to Chino Development Corporation per the terms of the amended and restated Preserve Development Agreement for improvements associated with the Eastside Water Treatment Facility in the amount of $72,800; and 5) authorize the City Manager to execute all of the necessary documents of behalf of the City.
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 Water Facilities Authorities Special Board Meeting and Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, Chino Desalter Authority Board of Directors Meeting, Senior Center July Birthday Celebration; Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez’s 10th Annual Barbeque, Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Automated External Defibrillator ( AED) Placement with Bike Fix , Chino Junior Fair BBQ and Auction.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez’s 10 th Annual B arbeque, City Manager Meeting, Infrastructure and Streets Workshop, Chino Valley Fire Board Meeting, Closed Session Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem C omstock invited residents to the Annual Chino Demolition Derby, congratulated the Chino Foundation Scholarship Award recipients, and congratulated Chief Simmons for retirement.
Council Member Burton
Council Member Burton reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the City Manager Meeting; Seniors at the Square; Closed Session Meeting.
Council Member Burton congratulated Chief Simmons for his retirement.
Council Member Flores
Council Member Flores reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Chino Valley Chamber Leadership Collaborative, Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez ’s 10 th Annual Barbeque, Mayor ’s Prayer Breakfast, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Placement with Bike Fix , Veronica’s Insurance Company Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Meeting with residents, and a m eeting with Silvia Avalos, Director of Community Services, Parks and Recreation Department . Council Member Flores wished Mayor Pro Tem Comstock a Happy Birthday and congratulated Chief Simmons for his retirement and wished Council Member Lucio’s daughter luck for the upcoming Chino Demolition Derby.
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Infrastructure and Streets Workshop Committee Meeting, N ALEO 40th Annual Conference in New York and noted that he will connect Andrea Cuellar, from the No Kid Goes Hungry Campaign, with Sonja Shaw from the Chino Valley Unified School District , to discuss grant opportunities, and meeting with the City Manager.
Council Member Lucio thanked the Chino Demolition Derby Sponsors to help feed 450 families during Thanksgiving, and wished daughter Samantha, daughter Sabrina, and son Gavin Happy Birthday, and wished his wife a Happy Wedding Anniversary. Council Member Lucio congratulated Chief Simmons on his retirement and wished Mayor Pro Tem Comstock a Happy Birthday.
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City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich reported that City Council Meeting will be dark on August 1st due to National Night Out and August 15 th and will be back in session on September 5 th. City Manager Reich thanked the City Council for the approval of the labor memorandum of understanding approved tonight, which will help recruit and retain city staff. City Manager Reich thanked Chief Simmons for the many years of service and congratulated him for his retirement.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Fred Galante provided an update on the contract with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency and congratulated Chief Simmons on his retirement.
Police Chief's Report
Police Chief We s Simmons thanked the City Counci l for their continued support of the Police Department and thanked the Chino Valley Fire District for their partnership, especially for the upcoming Community Emergency Response Training on August 25 -27th and encourage the community to sign up.
Fire Chief's Report
Fire Chief Dave Williams provided safety measures to keep cool , be well hydrated during the summer heat, and m aintain pool side safety measures . Fire Chief Williams recognized the Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chino Valley Fire Foundations for their efforts to generate funds to purchase Automated External Defibrillator (AED) equipment. Fire Chief Williams thanked the fire fighters for their efforts to enter a vehicle in the Chino Demolition Derby and congratulated Police Chief Simmons for his retirement and thanked him for his leadership and mentorship.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8 :05 p.m. The next meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 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 5th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2023.
EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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