CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024
MIN UTES
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The January 16, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:36 p.m. by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tern Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Curtis Burton, Council Member Christopher Flores, and Council Member 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 item listed on the Closed Session agenda.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Harvey Allen II v. Chino Police Department, et al. (San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2004426) The Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:37 p.m.
The City Council concluded Closed Session at 6:05 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 6:07 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Chino Rotary Boy Scout Troop 201 led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIALS
Business of the Month. Award of Business of the Month for January 2024 to Sektor Jiu-Jitsu.
Mayor Ulloa presented the Business of the Month Award for the month of January 2024 to Sektor Jiu-Jitsu. Sean Roberts of Sektor Jiu-Jitsu was present to accept the Award.
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Mayor's Home Beautification Award. Award of Mayor' s Home Beautification Award for January 2024.
Mayor Ulloa presented the Mayor's Home Beautification Award for the month of January 2024 to Ralph and Melinda Esposito of Chino who were present to accept the award.
REPOR T OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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): Harvey Allen II v. Chino Police Department, et al. (San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2004426) 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.
INFORMATION
Legislative Update. Receive and File the Legislative Update.
Mayor Ulloa announced the Legislative Update was included in the agenda packet.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events:
City Hall on the Move will take place at Stater Brothers on Riverside Drive on January 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Residents may participate and speak directly with elected officials and City manage ment to get insight on topics that are of interest.
Chilly Chino Snow Day will take place on January 27 at the Ayala Park Operations Center from 10: 00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m. Reside nts were encouraged to register at www. cityofchino. org/ chillychino.
Residents are invited to attend the Public Education Presentation on the upcoming tax initiative Measure V that is scheduled to take place at the Preserve Community Center located at 15800 Main Street at 6:00 p.m. on January 30. For more information visit www. cityofchino.org/ measurev.
Mayor Ulloa sadly announced that the meeting will adjourn in memory of Chino Police Department Community Support Team Volunteer Gus Wybenga, who passed on December 24, 2023, at the age of 95. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Ulloa sent prayers to the Wybenga family during this incredibly difficult time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chaplain Joey Padilla of Chino Valley Fire District provided the invocation.
Melissa Compani, Representative for Forth District County Supervisor Curt Hagman, announced upcoming events hosted by Supervisor Hagman.
Julia Cabrera, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, provided an update on upcoming events
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and programs.
Aaron Kelliher, Chino Police Officers Association, provided information on local Measure V, and announced the measure is strongly supported by the Chino Police Association, Chino Police Management Association, and the Chino Valley Professional Firefighters. Mr. Kelliher explained the Measure helps fund ongoing vital services provided by the City, and invited residents to visit www. cops4chino. comfor additional information and learn how they can support the measure.
Sharon Duran, Chino resident, thanked the City Council for hosting the " City Hall on the Move" events and expressed her appreciation for local officials making themselves available to the public, being transparent, and answering questions. Ms. Duran encouraged residents to ask questions and become an informed voter.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. 9.
10. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 768512 to 768834, and Electronic Fund Transfers 518471 E to 518612E, totaling $ 11,556, 935.06.
Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for December 19, 2023 ( All Members Present).
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.
Unclaimed Property held by the City of Chino. Approve receipt of unclaimed monies in the amount of $3,641.44.
Purchase Order Approval - Outdoor Creations, Inc. Approve a purchase order in the amount of 150,317. 72 to Outdoor Creations, Inc., Anderson, CA for a custom monument sign and park amenities for the Chino Rancho Park Development Project ( G8201).
Master Contract Amendment - Chino Valley Unified School District. Approve a contract amendment to appropriate an additional $ 14,009. 71 from the unappropriated reserves of the Community Services Fund to the Tobacco Use Prevention Education ( TUPE) Master Contract with the Chino Valley Unified School District.
California Automated Permit Processing ( CalAPP) Program Grant Funds. Accept and approve use of grant funds in the amount of $ 60,000 eligible for reimbursement under the CalAPP Grant related to SolarAPP+ online permitting platform implementation.
ITEM NO. 8 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Maintenance Agreement ln-N-Out Burgers - Site Approval PL7-0044. Approve a maintenance agreement with ln-N-Out Burgers for the continued operation and maintenance of perimeter streetlights, sidewalk, common area landscaping, and parkway areas on the southwest corner of Kimball Avenue and Quality Way.
Notice of Completion - Monte Vista Park Improvement Project - PK183 Accept the Monte Vista Park Improvement Project with Los Angeles Engineering Inc., Covina, CA, Contract No. 2023- 156, as complete, authorize the Director of Public Works to file the Notice of Completion, and authorize the release of the retention funds.
ITEM NO. 11 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, and carried on a 5-0 vote, to approve Consent Calendar items 1-7 and 9-10 as presented, with items 8 and 11 pulled for separ ate action. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8. 11.
CalHOME Program Grant Funding. Acceptance and approval of the use of 2023 CalHome Program Grant Funds/Updated Program Guidelines in the amount of $ 600,000 awarded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development ( HCD).
Traci Smith, Senior Management Analyst, provided a report on the item, and announced the Development Services Department is accepting applications for the CalHome Program Grant Funds.
Mayor Ulloa explained the CalHome Program provide grant funds for residents who reside in mobile home parks.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock inquired regarding outreach to the eligible communities and Ms.
Smith confirmed staff has provided the information to all mobile home communities in the City.
She also reported there is a strong interest in the program from residents.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Burton, to approve the CalHOME Program Grant Funding. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
Lennar Homes Settlement Agreement Second Addendum. Approve Addendum No. 2 to the Settlement Agreement with Lennar Homes for required improvements in the City of Chino.
Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer provided a report on the item, outlining the settlement agreement phases that lead to the second addendum with Lennar Homes for required improvements in the City of Chino, specifically traffic signals and traffic improvements.
Mayor Ulloa wanted residents to know that staff accomplished the settlement agreement as promised to fulfill total compliance for the construction of road improvements. Mayor Ulloa requested staff to track the funding for the agreement.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Council Member Flores, to approve the Lennar Homes Settlement Agreement Second Addendum. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan ( EBPSP) Amendment ( PL23-0057). EBPSP Land Use Matrix Amendment to allow community education for minors as a conditionally permitted use within the Commercial Office ( C/O) land use designation.
Staff Report By: Kim Le, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a public hearing and approve the Introduction of Ordinance No 2024-001, adopting PL23-0057 Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment to allow commun ity education for minors as a conditionally permitted use in the Commercial Office C/O) land use designation and to establish the required off- street parking requirements, to be read by number and title only and waivefurther readingof the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024- 001 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE EUCALYPTUS BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN
TO ALLOW FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOR MINORS TO BE A CONDITIONALLY
PERMIT TED USE WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE ( C/O) LAND USE DESIGNATION
AND TO ESTABLISH OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIRE MENTS FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOR MINORS. PL23- 0057 ( EUCALYPTUS BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDM ENT).
Mayor Ulloa opened the Public Hearing.
Kim Le, Associate Planner provided a report on the item.
Claude Lamar, spoke in support of the proposed Eucalyptus Business Park Plan Amendment.
Hearing no requests to speak, Mayor Ulloa closed the Public Hearing.
City Attorney Galante read the Ordinance title into the record.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Burton, to Conduct a public hearing and approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-001, adopting PL23- 0057 Euca lyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment to allow community education for minors as a conditionally permitted use in the Commercial Office ( C/O) land use designation and to establish the required off- street parking requirements, to be read by number and title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
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13. Second Amendment to the Hillsborough Development Agreement. Conduct a public hearing to approve an amendment to the Development Agreement with Hillsborough Phase 111, LLC.
Staff Report By: Fred Galante, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a public hearing and approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024- 002, approving a second amendment to the Development Agreement with Hillsborough Phase Ill, LLC, to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-002 - AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHIN O, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHINO AND HILLSBOROUGH PHASE Ill, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SENIOR HOUSING
PROJECT
Mayor Ulloa opened the Public Hearing.
Fred Galante, City Attorney provided a report on the item.
Hearing no requests to speak, Mayor Ulloa closed the Public Hearing.
City Attorney Galante read the Ordinance title into the record and identified a typo in the Ordinance, noting the first whereas clause reference to the date on the first amendment to the development agreement was missing last digit on year that was approved on October 19, 202. 1.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, seconded by Council Member Burton, to Conduct a public hear ing and appro ve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024- 002, approving a second amendment to the Development Agreement with Hillsborough Phase Ill, LLC, to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
14. Site Approval PL17-0082 - Annexation to the Lighting District No. 2002- 1 (Annexation/ Zone No. 88). Approve Resolution No. 2024-001 ordering the annexation of PL17-0082 into the Landscape and Lighting District No. 2002- 1 (Annexation/ Zone No. 88) located at 14085 Magnolia Avenue.
Staff Report By: Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) approve Resolution No. 2024- 001 ordering the annexation of Landscape and Lighting District No. 2002- 1 (Annexation/ Zone No. 88); and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Mayor Ulloa opened the Public Hearing.
Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer provided a report on the item.
Hearing no requests to speak, Mayor Ulloa closed the Public Hearing.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) approve Resolution No. 2024-001 ordering the annexation of Landscape and Lighting District No. 2002- 1 (Annexation/ Zone No. 88); and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
NEW BUSINESS
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
15. Review of Citywide Legislative Policy. Review Resolution 2024-002 to approve the City of Chino Legislative Platform and Policy updates.
Staff Report By: Vivian Castro, Deputy City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-002, approving a revised City of Chino Citywide Legislative Platform and Policy.
Vivian Castro, Deputy City Manager, provided a report on the item.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock thanked staff for implementing the legislative policy revisions to help streamline the efforts to secure legislative advocac y for our community.
Council Member Flores thanked staff for the work on the legislative policy revisions and recommended the Mayor sign all letters relating to legislative matters.
Council Member Lucio expressed he was pleased with the staff report as presented and explained he understood the time constraints experienced by staff and Council and noted the Legislative and Policy Committee needs ample time to review proposed legislative bills that affect the City, and properly lobby for advocacy from legislators in Sacramento. He stated the proposed changes are needed to address the process to achieve effective advocacyfor the bills that benefit the Chino community.
Mayor Ulloa concurred with Council Member Lucio and explained the proposed guidelines will assist staff to address legislative bills that are introduced at the last minute, and help streamline the process letters of advocacy are prepared by staff.
Council discussed updating the legislative policy further. Mayor Ulloa recommended the legislative policy revisions should include stronger language that supports increased law against crime, and once approved, she would like copies of the City of Chino Legislative Policy sent to all legislators.
Mayor Ulloa, with the consensus of the City Council, requested staff to incorporate the Council's recommendations and bring back to a City Council future meeting.
No action was taken on this item.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
16. Planning Commission Appointments. Approve appointments to the Planning Commission.
Staff Report By: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the re-appointment of Jimmy Alexandris and Steve Lewis; and appointment of Vincent Lopez to the Planning Commission.
Motio n by Council Member Lucio, seco nded by Council Member Burton, to Approve the re- appointment of Jimmy Alexan dris and Steve Lewis; and appointment of Vincent Lopez to the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
Mayor Ulloa directed the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to the new comm issioners.
City Clerk Natalie Gonzaga administered the Oath of Office to Steve Lewis, Jimmy Alexandris, and Vincent Lopez.
Newly appointed Planning Commission Members Steve Lewis, Jimmy Alexandris, and Vincent Lopez thanked the City Council for their support and the opportunity to serve the Chino community.
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Ulloa reported on the following meetings and events attendedsince the last meeting that included Lieutenant Mark Layton's Walk of Honor; Chino Desalter Authority Finance Authority meeting; Isaiah' s Rock Christmas Toy and Food giveaway; Omnitrans Board of Directors meeting; San Bernardino County Transportation Authority' s Board of Directors meeting; Chino Desalter Authority Board of Directors meeting; Seniors Birthday Event for the month of January; Legislative Policy Committee meeting; meeting with the City Manager; Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; Measure V Public Education meeting with the Kiwanis Club; Omnitrans Administration and Finance Committee meeting; Southern California Water Coalition Executive Committee meeting; City Hall on the Move event held at Albertson' son Central Avenue; encouraged residents to attend the next City Hall on the Move event scheduled on Saturday, January 20th at Stater Bros on Riverside Drive.
Mayor Ulloa noted the recent newspaper article regarding the January 8th Measure V Public Education meeting was misleading and it failed to include other comments from residents which would have been beneficial for the public' s edification.
Mayor Ulloa confirmed Measure V will not be used for the Civic Center Master Plan, which some are claiming, and described the budget line-item tracking system that will be implemented to track expense activity.
Mayor Ulloa requested the College Park educational site to be added to the next City Council meeting for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock reported on the following meetings and events attended since the
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last meeting that included the Measure V Public Educational Workshop that took place at the Chino Police Department on January 8 and encouraged residents to attend future educational workshops and get information to help with their voting decisions; attended the Legislative Policy Committee meeting and stressed why tracking legislation is important for the Chino community; attended the Chino Valley Fire Board meeting; Meeting with Council Member Flores and City Attorney Galante; Closed Session; Confirmed she will attend the upcoming City Hall on the Move events; and expressed her condolences to the Gus Wybenga family; and wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Council Member Burton
Council Member Burton reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Planning Commission meeting; Lieutenant Mark Layton's Walk of Honor; Chino Police Santa' s Sleigh ride; Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Leadership Collaborative; City Hall on the Move event at Stater Bros on Schaefer Avenue: Measure V Public Educational Workshop meeting that took place at the Chino Police Department on January 8 and noted his disappointment on the recent newspaper article regarding the meeting and disagreed with the media' s perception of the meeting outcome. Council Member Burton explained the meeting mission was to provide information to educate residents so they have a good understanding of the City's fiscal status so they can make an educated vote; He encouraged residents to ask questions about Measure V and affirmed the City Council is a proponent of providing educational information; attended a meeting with a business owner regarding Measure V; attended a meeting with a resident regarding Measure V; and attended a Cultural Arts Foundation meeting.
Council Member Flores
Council Member Flores reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included Isaiah's Rock Christmas Toy and Food Giveaway; Kiwanis Play rehearsal; City Hall on the Move event at Albertson' s on Central Avenue; and encouraged residents to participate in the upcoming Run for Russ 5K.
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio reported on the following meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included a meeting with the Assistant City Manager; Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas focused on emergency preparedness products; City Manager meeting; announced two Measure V Public Educational Meetings will be held in District 3: Announced the College Park meeting to be held on January 23rd at 5:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse, and The Preserve Community Center meeting on January 30th at 6:00 p.m ; and noted there is common concern on the College Park school site and affirmed no discussion or agreement has taken placed between the Lennar Developer and the City of Chino to change the zone to add additional homes; he thanked residents who have participated in the City Hall on the Move events and encouraged residents to come out and learn the reasons why the measure will benefit various city services.
City Manager' s Report
City Manager Reich had not report.
City Attorney' s Report
City Attorney Galante had no report.
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Police Chief's Report
10 Chief Mensen announced the Run for Russ 5K will take place on February 3, 2024; he thanked the City Council for honoring Gus Wybenga and expressed his condolences to the Wybenga family; and provided an update on the retail theft task force accomplishments Fire Chiefs Report
Fire Chief Dave Williams announced the station groundbreaking is tentatively scheduled for April 18, 2024; he provided an update on County ambulance services.
ADJOURNEDIN MEMORYOF GUS WYBENGA.
The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. in memory of Gus Wybenga. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ( Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.
NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
These minutes are notofficial until signed.)