CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 PM
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The December 19 , 2023, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 4:35 pm by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa , MayorPro Tern Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Curtis Burton, Council Member Christopher Flores, and Council Member Marc Lucio ABSENT: NONE.
CouncilMember Lucioarrivedat 4:51 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requeststo 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)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Title: City Manager
City Designated negotiator: Fred Galante, City Attorney The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:35 p.m.
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The City Council concluded Closed Session at 5:58 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 6:03 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member Lucio led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIALS
Presentations
Chino Youth Christmas Parade Decorated Entry Competition Winners. Recognition of Chino Youth Christmas Parade Decorated Entry Competition Winners:
Best Use of Theme - American Heritage Girls Troop CA3130 Best Overall Walker - Chino American Little League
Best Overall Vehicle/ Float - Cub Scout Pack 205
Mayor Ulloa presented a certificate of recognition to American Heritage Girls Troop CA3130 accepted by American Heritage Girl Eliana Wood, Chino American Little League accepted by President Erminda Kamphuis, and Cub Scout Pack 205 accepted by Cub Master Megan Busser.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante reported 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 provided unanimous direction and no further reportable action was taken.
City Attorney Fred Galante reported Closed Session will reconvene after the regular meeting for the remaining two closed session items and a report out will be provided at the conclusion of Closed Session.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/ REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no agenda additions or revisions.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events:
The 2023 Holiday Home Decorating Contest is open and residents can cast their votes for their favorite holiday decorated home. Participating homes can be viewed on the map at www. cityofchino. org/holidayhome. The winner will be announced on December 21 via social media and the City website.
The Chilly Chino Snow Day event is scheduled for January 27, 2024 at the Ayala Park
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Operations Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Register at www.cityofchino. org/chillychino. 3 City Hall and most city facilities will observe a holiday closure or have limited hours starting Friday, December 22, with normal operations resuming on Tuesday, January 2. The first council meeting of the new year, originally scheduled for January 2, is cancelled. The next regular council meeting will take place on January 16, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rabbi Mendy Harlig, Chabad Jewish Center of Chino Hills, provided the invocation.
Cecil Howell spoke in support of his Good Father Program that provides services to empower young men who are in the Junior High School and High School grade levels. Council Members provided comments and City Staff confirmed information and scheduled follow up.
Brian Walters, resident of Chino, expressed concern of unhoused individuals who reside in the vicinity of the 60 Freeway, Monte Vista and Ramona Avenues and asked if the City Council can help increase safety in this area. Mayor Ulloa requested staff to follow-up with this request.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 768402 to 768511, and Electronic Fund Transfers 518410E to 518469E, totaling $ 5,301, 986.25.
2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for December 5, 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.
4. Professional Services Agreement - Liebert Cassidy Whitmore. Approve a $60,000 increase to the Professional Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, a labor and employment services law firm, for an amount not to exceed $ 110,000, for employment related services relating to Federal and State labor laws.
5. Establishing Equity for Regular Part-time Employees Holiday Leave. Adopt Resolution 2023- 075 to revise the holiday pay criteria to create equity to ensure paid holiday equal to five 5) hours for all "regular", part-time employees.
6. Homeland Security Grant Program ( HSGP) Acceptance. Authorize the acceptance of Homeland Security Grant Program ( HSGP) in the amount of $ 23,902 for Fiscal Year 2021 and 22,843 for Fiscal Year 2022 to purchase a throwbot and police observation device ( POD) cameras.
7. Justice Assistance Grant ( JAG) Fund Interest Appropriation. Approve an additional interest appropriation of $ 73.31 to the Justice Assistance Grant Fund 135, grant G4211, with a corresponding increase to the grant revenue.
8. Justice Assistance Grant ( JAG) 2022 Use Modification. Approve a modification to the use of 2022 Justice Assistance Grant G4239 in the amount of $ 22,413 and approve a purchase order and vendor cap increase for Am-Tee Total Security by up to $ 20,000, to purchase additional portable observation devices.
9. Justice Assistance Grant ( JAG) 2023 Acceptance and Appropriation. Approve the 2023 JAG Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement; accept and appropriate grant funding in the amount of $24,141, for the future purchase of equipment supporting law enforcement.
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Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1-9 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Chino Rancho Park Development Project. Approve the award of contract, establish a Grant Number ( G4069), and additional appropriation for the Chino Rancho Park Development Project PK200).
Staff Report By: Jeff Benson, Parks & Capital Projects Manager RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award a construction contract in the amount of $ 3,254,984 to Act 1 Construction, Inc., Norco, CA for the Chino Rancho Park Development Project PK200/ G8201/ G4069); 2) authorize expenditures of up to $ 488,247 for project construction contingencies, for a not-to-exceed potential contract amount of $ 3,743,231; 3) appropriate 1,630,700.91 from the unappropriated reserves of the Park Fund; 4) establish a Grant G4069 in the Park Fund 340 and additional appropriation and revenue in the amount of $ 1,000,000 from the San Bernardino County/ City of Chino- American Rescue Plan Act and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; 5) approve the contract between San Bernardino County and the City of Chino Related to the American Rescue Plan Act and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; and 6) authorize the City Manager to execute all documents on behalf of the City.
Jeff Benson, Parks & Capital Projects Manager, provided a report on the item, noting an update to the agreement with Act One Construction to incorporate government funded grant provision language listed in Article 14 and in Exhibits A through C. An updated copy of the agreement was provided to the City Council and updated in the meeting record.
Mayor Ulloa requested the total cost to construct the 1.1 acre park, including design and demolition. Mr. Benson stated the total cost is 5.4 million dollars. Silvia Avalos, Director of Community Services, Parks and Recreation confirmed the original grant for the park was 2.8 million dollars. Mayor Ulloa explained the City has experienced challenges with cost increases.
Council Member Burton inquired about the process to name city parks. Ms. Avalos explained staff and community recommend names for consideration by the Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission who provide a recommendation to the City Council. Council Member Burton recommended staff involve the community in the name selection process who reside in the area around future parks. Council Member Burton thanked County Supervisor Curt Hagman for helping the City of Chino secure one million in grant funding from the County of San Bernardino.
Mayor Ulloa asked when the park is expected to open. Mr. Benson explained the construction is expected to conclude by late June.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock expressed appreciation for the park opening.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Burton, to 1) Award a construction contract in the amount of $ 3,254,984 to Act 1 Construction, Inc., Norco, CA for the Chino Rancho Park Development Project ( PK200/ G8201/ G4069); 2) authorize
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expenditures of up to $ 488,247 for project construction contingencies, for a not- to- exceed potential contract amount of $ 3,743,231; 3) appropriate $ 1,630,700.91 from the unappropriated reserves of the Park Fund; 4) establish a Grant G4069 in the Park Fund 340 and additional appropriation and revenue in the amount of $ 1,000,000 from the San Bernardino County/ City of Chino- American Rescue Plan Act and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; 5) approve the contract between San Bernardino County and the City of Chino Related to the American Rescue Plan Act and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; and 6) authorize the City Manager to execute all documents on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
11. Citywide Public Works Projects On-Call Consultant List. Approve the 2023-2028 pre-qualified On-Call Consultant List for use of professionalservicesfor Citywide PublicWorks projects.
Staff Report By: MussetteAyala, ManagementAnalyst
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the new 2023-2028 pre-qualified On-Call Consultant List, comprised of seventy-two ( 72) professional and technical consultant firms, to provide professionalservices for Citywide Public Works projects; and 2) authorize the City Manager to executethe necessarydocumentson behalf of the City.
MussetteAyala, ManagementAnalyst, provideda report on the item.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Council Member Burton, to 1) Approve the new 2023- 2028 pre- qualified On- Call Consultant List, comprised of seventy- two ( 72) professional and technical consultant firms, to provide professional services for Citywide Public Works projects; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Ulloa reportedon the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the OmniTrans Board of Directors meeting; Chino Police Department retirement luncheon; SupervisorCurt Hagman's Holiday Reception; Chino Police DepartmentChristmas Reception; Chino Youth Christmas Parade; Mayor's Roundtable in Ontario; OmniTrans meeting; Chino Neighborhood House event; City Hall on the Move at Stater Bros Market on PineAvenue; and wishedeveryonea MerryChristmasand a safe and HappyNew Year.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Chino Police Department Retiree Luncheon; Chino Youth Christmas Parade; Memorial Servicesfor Glenn Duncan; Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting; Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and HappyNew Year and encouragedresidents
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not to drink and drive, and thanked staff for their work and those who will work during the City closure.
Council Member Burton
Council Member Burton reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included a meeting with a resident regarding the proposedballot measure; Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce luncheon; Chino Police Retiree Luncheon; Chino Youth Christmas Parade; PlanningCommission interviewswith mayor; City Managermeeting; Glenn Duncan memorial; Planning Commission interviews; Chino Neighborhood House Christmas Toy Drive; Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting; City Manager meeting; Closed Session meeting; and thanked City Manager Reich and staff for the nice lighted Christmas decorationson theCity's front lawn and how it has attractedthe communityduring the holidays; thanked the public speakers for coming forward and addressing the council; and wished everyonea MerryChristmas and a HappyNewYear.
Council MemberFlores
Council Member Flores reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Chino Valley Chamber luncheon; Supervisor Curt Hagman's open house; Chino Police Officers Association event; Chino Institution for Men and Chino Institute for Women Citizens AdvisoryCommittee; City Hall on the Move; Chino ValleyChamber Board Meeting; complimentedthe quality of life team; and read a poem.
Council MemberLucio
Council Member Lucio reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Chino Institute for Men and the Chino Institute for Women Citizens Advisory Committee; Chaffey College Oversight Committee Meeting; Memorial Services for Glenn Duncan; Make a Child Smile Event; City Hall on the Move at Stater Bros on Pine Avenue; City Manager meeting; meeting with Mayor Ulloa, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich thanked the Community Services, Parks, and Recreation staff for their dedicated efforts towards the planning of the Chino Youth Christmas Parade, and thanked the Chino Police Departmentand the Chino Valley Fire Departmentfor keeping residentssafe.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney FredGalante wishedeveryonea MerryChristmas and a Happy NewYear.
PoliceChief's Report
Police Chief Kevin Mensen wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year, and reportedsobriety DUI checkpointsare plannedduring the holidays.
FireChiefs Report
Deputy Fire Chief Carlos Skibar provided information on the ambulance service agreement, Fire Station 68; thanked everyone for a successful year of the Make a Child Smile event; and announcedthe deadline to submitthe Fred L. Burnsaward.
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CLOSED SESSION
7 The City Council recessed back into to Closed Session at 7:09 p.m. to discuss the following closed session items:
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6
Title: City Manager City Designated negotiator: Fred Galante, City Attorney The City Council concluded Closed Session at 7:41 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 7:42 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows:
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council performed performance evaluation, provided feedback, and no further reportable action was taken.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6
Title: City Manager City Designatednegotiator: Fred Galante, City Attorney The City Council discussed the item, provided unanimous direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ( Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council c·hambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF JANUARY 2024.
ATTEST:
N CLERK
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