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LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
3:30 PM
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa and Mayor Pro Tem Karen C. Comstock.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Legislative Policy Committee about subjects that do not appear elsewhere on the agenda. Due to Brown Act requirements, action will not be taken on any issues not on the Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review of State Legislation Tracked by the City of Chino. Receive a report on the status of State legislation being tracked by the City of Chino.
Staff Report by: Vivian Castro, Deputy City Manager, and Jason Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves and Son.
2. Receive City of Chino Letter on Assembly Bill 1484 (Zbur). Receive and file the City of Chino letter opposing AB 1484 (Zhur) and receive a verbal update on the status of the bill.
Staff Report by: Vivian Castro, Deputy City Manager, and Jason Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves and Son.
3. Update on Fiscal Year 2025 Federal Community Funding Project Requests. Receive a verbal report on the FY 2025 Federal Community Project Funding Request process and timeline.
Staff Report by: Vivian Castro, Deputy City Manager
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 2
ADJOURN
The next Regular Meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee will be held as needed in these Council Chambers with at least 72 hours’ notice per the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
I, Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk of the City of Chino, hereby declare that on Friday, September 8, 2023, this agenda was posted on the south window of Chino City Hall and this agenda together with all of the agenda reports and related documents were posted on the City’s website at www.cityofchino.org by myself or under my direction.
Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk.
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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 TO: EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR, AND KAREN C. COMSTOCK, MAYOR PRO TEM FROM: VIVIAN CASTRO, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF STATE LEGISLATION TRACKED BY THE CITY OF CHINO.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a report on the status of State legislation being tracked by the City of Chino.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES:
The recommendation detailed above furthers the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
• Positive City Image
• Exemplary Leadership
• Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
BACKGROUND
On April 4, 2023, per the direction of the City Council’s Legislative Policy Committee, staff presented official positions on introduced legislation to the entire City Council. With the City Council’s concurrence, staff and the City’s contract lobbyist, Gonsalves and Son, issued signed position letters and engaged with State agencies, the League of California Cities, legislative committees and staff, as well as State Senator Rubio and Assembly Member Rodriguez’s offices, to advocate on behalf of the City.
Since then, City staff and Gonsalves and Son have continued to track and recommend positions on several proposals as measures have been amended and moved through the legislative process.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The first year of the 2023-2024 session of the California Legislature is winding down, with the legislature reconvening from summer recess on August 14. Since then, the number of bills continuing in the process this year has dwindled significantly as many measures were held in the Suspense Files of the Appropriations Committees. A few new legislative proposals were introduced during the summer recess, with others significantly amended, or “gutted” and amended.
The deadline for the remaining bills to be approved by both houses is September 14, with the deadline for the Governor to sign or veto bills following closely, on October 14. 2023 California State Legislative Deadlines
August 14 – Legislature reconvened from Summer Recess.
September 5-14 – Floor session only. No committees may meet for any purpose, except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees.
September 8 – Last day to amend bills on the Floor.
September 14 – Last day for each house to pass bills. Interim Recess begins upon adjournment.
October 14 – Last day for Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature on or before Sept. 14 and in his possession after Sept. 14.
A report on the status of significant bills for the City of Chino is provided in Attachment 1.
CITY OF CHINO
Tracked Legislation 2023
as of 9/8/23
Measure Author Topic Current Text
Version Location Bill Summary Position Priority Internal Notes AB 40 Rodriguez, D Emergency medical services. 09/01/2023 - Amended PDF
09/07/2023 -
Assembly
CONCURRENCE
This bill would create an electronic signature system and standardize ambulance patient offload times by July 1, 2024. Also, hospitals with emergency departments would have to develop an offload time reduction protocol by September 1, 2024 and file it with the state authorities. The California Emergency Medical Services Authority would monitor and report monthly ambulance patient offload time data and oversee other new program requirements from December 31, 2024. Violations of the act wo,uld be considered misdemeanors. This bill would create a state-mandated local program, however no reimbursement is required from the state. (Based on 09/01/2023 text) Support
AB 55 Rodriguez, D Medi-Cal: workforce
adjustment for ground
ambulance transports.
04/27/2023 -
Amended PDF
05/19/2023 -
Assembly
2 YEAR
The Medi-Cal program provides health care services to low-income individuals, and is partly funded by the federal Medicaid program. This bill would establish an additional payment for services provided by ground ambulance transport, with the rate varying depending on the point of pickup and whether the service was for an emergency or nonemergency. Providers who meet the workforce standards - such as emergency medical dispatchers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and registered nurses - set by the State Department of Health Care Services would receive the payment. The bill would authorize the department to recoup payments from providers who don't meet the standards and would condition requiring the payment on receiving necessary federal approvals. There is no required reimbursement for local agencies and school districts for this bill. (Based on 04/27/2023 text)
Support
AB 97 Rodriguez, D Firearms: unserialized
firearms.
09/01/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/06/2023 -
Assembly
CONCURRENCE
Under existing law, people who build or assemble guns are required to have a unique identifying mark from the Department of Justice and must put it on the gun. It is also against the law to manufacture or assemble a gun without a minimum state or federal serial number or identifying mark. Someone who knowingly possesses a gun without either of these is committing a misdemeanor. This bill would require the Department of Justice to keep track of the number and details of arrests for violating these rules until Jan 1, 2033. Starting July 1, 2025, this would include an annual report with the data they collect. (Based on 09/01/2023 text)
Support
AB 250 Rodriguez, D State highways: State Route
83: reduction.
01/18/2023 -
Introduced PDF
09/05/2023 -
Senate
THIRD READING
The existing law gives the Department of Transportation control over all state highways.
The law also determines the routes that these highways take and the process for officially adopting them. The law also lets the state relinquish certain parts of the highways to local areas and designates a certain stretch of State Route 83 from Route 71 to Route 10 near the City of Upland. This bill would allow the state to additionally relinquish a portion of this stretch of State Route 83 to the City of Chino and would also set conditions for if/when this happens. (Based on 01/18/2023 text) Support
(Chino
Sponsored)
Sponsored (1)
AB 257 Hoover, R Encampments: penalties. 02/23/2023 -
Amended PDF
04/28/2023 -
Assembly
2 YEAR
Under existing law, it is a misdemeanor crime if someone lodges in a place without permission, or willfully and maliciously obstructs the free movement of people in a public place. This bill would make it an infraction or misdemeanor if someone camps in a street, sidewalk, or public property within 500 feet of a school, daycare center, playground, or youth center. If someone is charged with this misdemeanor, they may be eligible for a diversion program, such as a mental health or court-initiated diversion program. The state will not have to provide reimbursement for this bill. (Based on 02/23/2023 text)
Support if
amended
CITY OF CHINO
Tracked Legislation 2023
as of 9/8/23
AB 335 Alanis, R Retail theft. 03/09/2023 -
Amended PDF
05/19/2023 -
Assembly
2 YEAR
This bill constantly updates existing law to keep up with organized retail thefts. It requires the state and local law enforcement to collect and provide data on retail theft to the Milton Marks “Little Hoover” Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy. The commission is required to submit a report to the Legislature that describes the reported retail thefts by January 1, 2026. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, then reimbursement for those costs will be made. (Based on 03/09/2023 text) Pending
AB 367 Maienschein, D Controlled substances:
enhancements.
03/22/2023 -
Amended PDF
05/19/2023 -
Assembly
2 YEAR
This bill states that if a person sells, furnishes, administers, or gives away fentanyl or a related substance and that person suffers a significant or substantial physical injury as a result, then the person who sold, furnished, administered, or gave away the substance can get an added sentence of 3-5 years in state prison. This does not apply to juvenile offenders. This bill also specifies that the state of California does not have to reimburse local agencies for this program. (Based on 03/22/2023 text) Support
AB 474 Rodriguez, D State Threat Assessment
Center: transnational
criminal organizations.
02/07/2023 -
Introduced PDF
09/05/2023 -
Senate
THIRD READING
This bill would find the State Threat Assessment Center (STAC), which provides California's leadership and public safety community with strategic threat analysis and situational awareness reports, to be the state's primary fusion center and would require the STAC to prioritize efforts to disrupt drug trafficking organizations that pose a threat to California. Additionally, the bill would require the STAC to support state and local interagency task forces to combat illegal opioid trafficking in California and would prepare and disseminate intelligence products for use by public safety entities and other authorized users. (Based on 02/07/2023 text)
Support
AB 480 Ting, D Surplus land. 07/03/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/05/2023 -
Senate
THIRD READING
This bill would expand requirements for the disposal of surplus land by a local agency, which involves land being declared either surplus land or exempt surplus land (land that can be excluded from certain requirements). It would also exempt a local agency in certain instances from making a declaration at a public meeting for land that is exempt surplus land. Additionally, it would modify the definition of "exempt surplus land" for surplus land for housing purposes by removing the requirement to put it out to open competitive bid, and add certain requirements concerning the development and restrictions. Finally, the bill would impose a penalty if a local agency does not follow certain provisions and would require reimbursement from the state if the Commission on State Mandates determined that the state mandated certain costs. (Based on 07/03/2023 text)
Oppose
AB 1034 Wilson, D Law enforcement: facial
recognition and other
biometric surveillance.
05/01/2023 -
Amended PDF
06/21/2023 -
Senate
THIRD READING
This bill would establish new policies and procedures to ensure that body-worn cameras worn by peace officers are used properly. It requires all law enforcement agencies, departments, or entities to consider best practices when establishing policies for bodyworn cameras. It would also prohibit any biometric surveillance systems or other datacollection technology from being used with officer cameras. Furthermore, it grants people the right to sue any law enforcement agency or officer who violates this prohibition. These provisions currently expire on January 1, 2027. (Based on 05/01/2023 text)
Oppose
CITY OF CHINO
Tracked Legislation 2023
as of 9/8/23
AB 1484 Zbur, D Temporary public
employees.
09/01/2023 -
Amended HTML
PDF
09/05/2023 -
Senate THIRD
READING
The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act authorizes public employees to form their own employee organizations for representation in labor relations. Under this act, matters relating to employment conditions and employer-employee relations, excepting services or activities provided by law, must be included in the scope of representation. This bill would require temporary employees who are hired to do the same work as permanent employees, to be automatically included in the same bargaining unit upon request of the recognized employee organization. Complaints alleging violations of this bill’s provisions must be processed as unfair practice charges. The bill would not require the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts as mandated by the state.
However, they may pursue available remedies in order to seek reimbursement for these costs. (Based on 09/01/2023 text)
Oppose
AB 1505 Rodriguez, D Seismic retrofitting: soft
story multifamily housing.
07/03/2023 -
Amended PDF
08/24/2023 -
Senate
THIRD READING
Existing law in California creates the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) and the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP), which provide financial assistance to owners of soft story multifamily housing that is at risk of collapse in earthquakes. A fund of $250 million from the state's General Fund was set up to support the Seismic Retrofitting Program for Soft Story Multifamily Housing, but this bill would remove the requirement for this appropriation and instead allow the Office of Emergency Services to use federal funds from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities to support this program. (Based on 07/03/2023 text) Support
SB 4 Wiener, D Planning and zoning:
housing development:
higher education institutions
and religious institutions.
09/01/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/07/2023 -
Senate
CONCURRENCE
This bill would allow certain housing development projects to be approved without having to go through the usual approval process as long as they meet certain restrictions, such as having 100% of the units be affordable to lower income households and being located within walking distance of public transport. The bill would also provide for a streamlining of the approval process and prohibit the local government from using design reviews to obstruct or delay the approval. The bill would be in effect until 2036 and would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Based on 09/01/2023 text)
Oppose
SB 20 Rubio, D Joint powers agreements:
regional housing trusts.
09/01/2023 -
Chaptered PDF
08/22/2023 -
Senate
CHAPTERED
The Joint Exercise of Powers Act authorizes two or more public agencies to join together to exercise their common powers. This bill would allow two or more local agencies, as well as a federally recognized tribal government, to create a regional housing trust. This trust would help fund housing to assist the homeless and those of extremely low, very low, and low income. The trust would be led by a board of directors, consisting of at least five people, and would be allowed to fund projects, accept financing and funds, and issue bonds. They would also be required to follow certain financial reporting and auditing requirements. (Based on 09/01/2023 text)
Support
SB 31 Jones, R Encampments: sensitive
areas: penalties.
03/22/2023 -
Amended PDF
04/28/2023 -
Senate
2 YEAR
This bill would prohibit a person from sitting, lying, sleeping, or placing personal property on any street sidewalk or other public right-of-way within 1000 feet of a sensitive area, such as an intersection or school, as defined. A violation of this prohibition would be considered a public nuisance, and can be abated and prevented as provided by law. A violation could be charged as either a misdemeanor or an infraction.
In order to enforce these rules, the prosecutor must provide at least 72 hours of notice before commencing any action. This bill would also prohibit the state from being required to reimburse for costs associated with enforcing these rules. (Based on 03/22/2023 text)
Support if
amended
CITY OF CHINO
Tracked Legislation 2023
as of 9/8/23
SB 50 Bradford, D Vehicles: enforcement. 09/07/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/05/2023 -
Assembly
THIRD READING
This bill proposes to change existing law by prohibiting a police officer from making a stop or detaining a person for a minor infraction (like a traffic violation) unless they have a separate independent ground for doing so. It also would allow police officers to send out citations and warnings to vehicle or bicycle owners if they can identify the owner but don’t have grounds to stop them. Additionally, it authorizes local authorities to enforce Vehicle Code violations without involving a peace officer. This proposed change in the law is subject to the passage of two other bills (AB 436 and AB 825). (Based on 09/07/2023 text)
Oppose
SB 55 Umberg, D Vehicles: catalytic converters. 09/07/2023 - Enrollment PDF
09/07/2023 -
Senate
ENROLLMENT
This bill would require core recyclers that accept or sell used catalytic converters to keep specific records about sales and purchases, and they would have to provide payment in the form of a check, credit card, or other traceable form of payment other than cash. It would also be illegal for motor vehicle dealers or retailers to sell new or used vehicles with catalytic converters that aren't marked with the vehicle identification number. This is punishable as an infraction, but vehicles purchased from a dealer outside of California that doesn't have a warranty service facility in the state would be exempt until 2025. This bill would create a new infraction and could require the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts. However, no reimbursement is necessary for this bill. (Based on 07/05/2023 text)
Support
SB 94 Cortese, D Recall and resentencing:
special circumstances.
09/07/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/05/2023 -
Assembly
THIRD READING
This bill would allow people convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, before the June 5, 1990, statewide primary election to petition the court for a court case re-hearing if they have served at least 25 years in custody. The court would consider mitigating circumstances presented by the petitioner and to look at changes in law that would reduce sentences or allow for judicial discretion. Victims of the crime would also be entitled to receive notice of all proceedings and specified rights under the Victims' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (Marsy's Law). (Based on 09/07/2023 text)
Oppose
SB 316 Niello, R Shoplifting: increased
penalties for prior crimes.
02/06/2023 -
Introduced PDF
05/19/2023 -
Senate
2 YEAR
Proposition 47 lessened punishment for petty theft and defined shoplifting as entering a shop with intent to steal when the value of the property was not more than $950. This bill strengthens punishment for those who have been convicted three or more times of petty theft, grand theft, or certain other crimes, and those previously convicted of a serious or violent felony. This could include additional jail time up to one year or eighteen months, depending on the situation. This bill also calls for the provisions of the law to be put to a veto referendum on the November 5, 2024 statewide general election. (Based on 02/06/2023 text)
Support
CITY OF CHINO
Tracked Legislation 2023
as of 9/8/23
SB 423 Wiener, D Land use: streamlined
housing approvals:
multifamily housing
developments.
09/01/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/07/2023 -
Senate
DESK
This bill would authorize the Department of General Services to act in the place of a locality or local government when it comes to applications for a development that meet specified objective planning standards. This bill would allow for a streamlined ministerial approval process when it comes to applications for developments that meet the objective planning standards and removes the prohibition of development in a coastal zone. It modify other objective planning standards, including providing an alternative definition for affordable rent, deleting the objective planning standards requiring a skilled and trained workforce be used, and would remove the authorization to conduct public oversight of the development. This bill would require approval from the local government if the local planning director determines the development is consistent with the objective planning standards. It would require departments of the local government that are required to issue an approval of the development to meet the above-described streamlined approval requirements. It requires a local government to provide a public meeting for the public and the local government to comment on a development proposed in certain census tracts. It authorizes design review to be conducted by the local government. It states that this bill addresses a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair. (Based on 09/01/2023 text)
Oppose unless
amended
CIM, Stark and CIW could be impacted by this
legislation. Is a carve-out for these projects
possible?
SB 459 Rubio, D Domestic violence:
restraining orders.
08/31/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/07/2023 -
Senate
CONCURRENCE
This law allows people to go to a civil court to file a restraining order against someone who is attacking, stalking, or threatening them. The restraining order can be valid for up to 5 years, and can even be renewed to last for more years or even permanently. This bill would require the court system to put forms in place for people to request modifications of their existing restraining orders by 2025. (Based on 08/31/2023 text) Support
SB 536 Rubio, D Surplus state real property:
Herman G. Stark Youth
Correctional Facility.
02/14/2023 -
Introduced PDF
02/22/2023 -
Senate
G.O.
This bill would allow the Director of General Services to sell or lease a certain piece of property owned by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to the City of Chino at fair market value. The proceeds from the sale or lease would be used to make bond payments and cover other necessary costs. In some cases, the Director could choose to sell the property below fair market value in order to provide housing to low or moderate income persons and families. The net proceeds from the sale would be deposited into a continuously appropriated fund. This bill would also exempt the sale from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Based on 02/14/2023 text) Support
(Chino
Sponsored)
Stark Facility site plan - Created by Dyett and
Bhatia (General Plan consultant). Rubio has a
copy of the site plan. The plan is to continue
to move legislation next year. Relation to SB
423 (Weiner) - Rubio said she would pursue a
carve-out to exclude Stark, CIM, and CIW from
SB 423. Need to explain with CIM is not a
good location for development.
SB 690 Rubio, D Domestic violence. 02/16/2023 -
Introduced PDF
09/01/2023 -
Assembly
2 YEAR
This law states that if someone inflicts bodily harm on their spouse, former spouse, or certain other specified victims, they can be punished with up to four years in a state prison, one year in a county jail, a fine of up to $6,000, or both the jail time and the fine.
Normally, prosecution for this crime must take place within five years of the offense, but this bill would extend that to fifteen years. This bill would apply to offenses committed on or after January 1, 2024 and offenses for which the statute of limitations was still in effect before January 1, 2024. The bill also states that California does not have to reimburse local agencies and school districts for any costs imposed by this new law. (Based on 02/16/2023 text)
Support
CITY OF CHINO
Tracked Legislation 2023
as of 9/8/23
SB 747 Caballero, D Land use: surplus land. 09/08/2023 - Amended PDF
09/05/2023 -
Assembly
THIRD READING
This bill would change existing laws related to disposing of surplus land owned by a local agency, such as county, city, or school district. The existing law defines "surplus land" as land that is formally declared to be no longer necessary for the agency's use.
Agency use includes land used under a planned written board as well as land disposed of to support agency work or operations. It can also include land used for specified developments, as long as certain requirements are met. This bill would change the definition of "dispose" for these purposes to mean the sale of the property or a lease of any surplus property entered into on or after 2024, as long as certain circumstances are met. It would also add new categories of exempt surplus land, such as land owned by public-use airports or transferred to a community trust. This bill would also provide more clarity on what is considered participating in negotiations and require the Department of Housing and Community Development to maintain information related to local agencies and housing sponsors. Finally, this bill would make changes to the penalties associated with violations of the law and specify how local agencies can comply with the law's mandates. (Based on 09/08/2023 text)
Support
Total Measures: 24
Total Tracking Forms: 24
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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 TO: EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR, AND KAREN C. COMSTOCK, MAYOR PRO TEM FROM: VIVIAN CASTRO, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CITY OF CHINO LETTER ON ASSEMBLY BILL 1484 (ZBUR).
RECOMMENDATION
(1) Receive and file the City of Chino letter opposing AB 1484 (Zbur); and (2) receive a verbal update on the status of the bill.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES:
The recommendation detailed above furthers the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
• Superior Customer Service
• Financial Stability
• Responsible Long-Range Planning
BACKGROUND
AB 1484 (Zbur), which was not being tracked by the City, came to the attention of City staff after the Legislature reconvened from summer recess. Based on the City Council's adopted Legislative Policy and staff input, a letter opposing the measure was drafted for Mayor Ulloa’s signature on half of the City of Chino.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
AB 1484 (Zbur), would require local public employers, including Chino, to include temporary employees in the same bargaining unit as permanent employees upon the request of the recognized employee organization. AB 1484 would be difficult, if not impossible, for the City to fulfill and it includes provisions that conflict with existing law for permanent employees.
The bill’s provisions, including restrictions on the discharging of temporary employees and the inevitable increases in personnel costs to the City, would also discourage the hiring of temporary employees who are critical to providing services to the community.
This reduction in employment opportunities would be detrimental not only to the services, programs, and events supported by our temporary employees in the Community Services, Parks & Recreation Department but also to individuals in our City and throughout the state who are seeking temporary work.
A copy of the letter sent by the City to the Senate Appropriations Committee is included in Attachment 2.
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LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 TO: EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR, AND KAREN C. COMSTOCK, MAYOR PRO TEM FROM: VIVIAN CASTRO, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON FISCAL YEAR 2025 FEDERAL COMMUNITY FUNDING PROJECT
REQUESTS
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a verbal report on the FY 2025 Federal Community Project Funding Request process and timeline.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES:
The recommendation detailed above furthers the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
• Positive City Image
• Financial Stability
• Responsible Long-Range Planning
• Exemplary Leadership
• Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
BACKGROUND
The City of Chino annually submits requests for Federal Community Funding Projects to our federal representatives, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Alex Padilla, and Congresswoman Norma Torres.
In March 2023, Congresswoman Torres, through her work on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, obtained $2,000,000 in federal Fiscal Year 2023 community project funding for the City of Chino to reopen two City-owned water facilities and construct a new water treatment plant.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The window for submitting requests for Community Funding Projects is generally open from October to late March of the federal fiscal year. Congresswoman Torres has already held a workshop to inform the public agencies and non-profits in her jurisdiction of the upcoming round of Community Funding Projects and the timeline for submitting requests to her office for Fiscal Year 2025.