CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 9171 O
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024
MINUTES
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The March 5, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
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.
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member Burton led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIALS
Proclamations
National Nutrition Month - March 2024. Proclaim March 2024, as National Nutrition Month implemented by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Mayor Ulloa read into the record the Proclamation designating March 2024 as National Nutrition Month in Chino. Mayra Pratt, City of Chino Community Services, Parks & Recreation Manager, Amy Wong, Nutrition Supervisor, and Teresa Seifert, Operations Manager, Chino Valley Unified School District were present to accept the Proclamation.
Presentations
Business of the Month. Award of Business of the Month for March 2024 to Chino Veterinary Hospital.
Mayor Ulloa presented the March 2024 Business of the Month Award to Chino Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Robert Hill, and his staff, were present to accept the award.
Mayor's Home Beautification Award. Award of Mayor's Home Beautification Award for March 2024.
Mayor Ulloa announced the Mayor's Home Beautification Award for March 2024 was awarded to Christopher Lim and Mary Wong of Dublin Drive.
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San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman. Receive updates regarding San Bernardino County from Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman.
Supervisor Hagman provided San Bernardino County Fourth District updates regarding the AMR contract, homelessness ad hoc committee, federal funding, Prado Park, Chino Airport, Ontario International Airport, recent funding opportunities, LiveNation Five Points Amphitheater, Prado Shooting Park, and the 2028 Olympics.
City Council m·embers thanked Supervisor Hagman for providing updates and inquired further regarding the Live Nation project, Ontario International Airport flight paths, and the condition of Euclid Avenue in preparation of the 2028 Olympics.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events and reminders:
The second annual Chino Days festival is on March 16, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and March 17, 2024 from 11 :00 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Chino Civic Center. The event celebrates Chino's culture by featuring Chino history, arts & crafts, live music, and food available for purchase. The featured band on Saturday at 5:15 p.m. is "Young Guns," a country band, and on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. is 'The Flux Capacitors," an 80s band. More information is available at ww.cityofchino.org/chinodays.
Taking place during the Chino Days festival, is the 'Signs of Our City' fundraiser, a unique opportunity to own a piece of Chino's history through the purchase of decommissioned street signs. Every purchase directly supports the Chino Youth Museum. The sale will take place during the two-day Chino Days event at the Neighborhood Activity Center. For more information visit, www.cityofchino.org/SignsOfOurCity.
As the City of Chino moves forward with our General Plan Update, residents and stakeholders are invited to participate in the public review and feedback process for the Technical Background Report (TBR). This critical document is the foundation of our City's future planning, outlining the key data and insights that will shape our development strategies, land use, transportation, and policy decisions. Visit www.cityofchino.org/TBR before the March 15, 2024 deadline.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chaplain Keith Roby, Chino Valley Fire District, provided the invocation.
Kevin Cisneroz, Chino Neighborhood House, provided an invitation to the Chino Neighborhood House Tip a Cop fundraiser taking place on March 14, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Cannataro's Italian Restaurant.
Michael Gales, Chino resident, expressed appreciation for the City and shared concerns regarding potholes and vehicles not stopping for school busses near the intersection of Riverside and Benson.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 768835 to 769070, and Electronic Fund Transfers 518613E to 518688E, totaling $4,726,288.49.
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2. 3.
4. 5.
Minutes. Special Meeting Minutes for February 6, 2024 (All Members Present) and Regular Meeting Minutes for February 6 and February 20, 2024 (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.
Award of Contract - City Hall 2nd Floor Furniture Replacement Project (PF210). Award a contract in the amount of $148,506.98 to New Tangram, LLC, Newport Beach, CA for the City Hall 2nd Floor Furniture Replacement project (PF21 O); including expenditures of up to $14,850 in construction contingencies.
Amendment to the Agreement for the Joint Exercise of Powers Relative to the San Bernardino Associated Governments. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the San Bernardino Associated Governments Joint Powers Authority Agreement and approve increase in City of Chino member dues to $58,614, with an annual price increase based on the Consumer Price Index or 2%, whichever is less.
Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Council Member Flores, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1-5 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Subdivision Improvement Agreement with UTR College Park LLC for Parcel Map No. 20348, commonly referred to as "The Campus at College Park". Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Securities with UTR College Park LLC for Tract Map No. 20348 and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Staff Report By: Jesus Placencia, Assistant City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Parcel Map No. 20348; 2) approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and securities with UTR College Park LLC for Parcel Map No. 20348; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer, provided a presentation on the item.
Mr. Henry Hong, developer of the project, reported on the status, noting they are estimated to break ground by this summer.
Council Member Burton inquired about the timeline for the vacation of the right of way and Mr.
Plasencia explained the separate process the City will complete before the project receives occupancy.
Council Member Burton inquired about the Planning Commission concerns regarding traffic surrounding the project. Mr. Plasencia and Hye Jin Lee, Public Works Director, confirmed a Capital Improvement Project is in place to address the traffic concerns. Dennis Ralls, City Traffic Engineer, provided an update and shared staff will try their best to coordinate the traffic improvements so they are completed prior to completion of the development.
Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Council Member Flores, to 1) Approve
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Parcel Map No. 20348; 2) approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and securities with UTR College Park LLC for Parcel Map No. 20348; 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:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
7. Floodplain Management. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-005 Amending Chapter 8.60 (Floodplain Management) of the Chino Municipal Code.
Staff Report By: Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-005 Amending Chapter
8.60 (Floodplain Management) of the Chino Municipal Code, to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer, provided a presentation on the item.
Mayor Ulloa asked if the restrictions apply to temporary facilities and Hye Jin Lee, Public Works Director, confirmed they only applies to fixed structures.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, to Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-005 Amending Chapter 8.60 (Floodplain Management) of the Chino Municipal Code, 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.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Ulloa reported on meetings and events since the last meeting that included Student Government Day; West End Mayor's Roundtable; Chino Desalter Authority Finance Committee; Chino Youth Boxing Club Banquet; Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; meet and greet with Janice Rutherford and Marco Tule; read to Mrs. Garrisons 2nd grade class at Howard Cattle Elementary; quarterly meeting with Chino Valley Fire District Chief and Board Member; Senior Birthday Club; DairyAire 5K Run; Chino Soroptimists Event; and City Manager meeting.
Mayor Ulloa hopes everyone exercised their right to vote; shared a 1993 newspaper article and photo featuring Council Member Burton as a School Resource Officer; and commented on a resident making untrue statements regarding Measure V and confirmed the current City Council will not use Measure V funds for a new City Hall and hopes the residents will not believe the untrue comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting
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that included CalCities Now Annual Board Meeting; City Manager meeting; CSPR Commission meeting; Annual Mayors Prayer Breakfast; Quarterly meeting with Chino Valley Fire District; Soroptimists Stepping Up Event; meeting with a local developer; and a meeting with Crosspoint Church.
Council Member Burton
Council Member Burton reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included Planning Commission meeting; Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; City Manager meetings; meeting with a community member; Chamber of Commerce Chino Valley Leadership Collaborative; DairyAire 5k Run; ONT Roundtable meeting; and wished Captain Nick Marotta a Happy Birthday.
Council Member Burton noted the City of Chino YouTube Channel where you can watch the City Council meetings live and acknowledged all who watch the City Council meetings live from home; and wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Council Member Flores
8. Community Support Fund - Council Member Flores. Approve community support fund contribution to the Cub Scout Pack 205 and Inland Valley Humane Society to support the cat spay/neuter services for feral cats in Chino.
Staff Report By: Council Member Christopher Flores
RECOMMENDATION: Approve community support fund contribution of $500 to Cub Scout Pack 205 and $500 to Inland Valley Humane Society to support the cat spay/neuter services for feral cats in Chino.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to Approve community support fund contribution of $500 to Cub Scout Pack 205 and $500 to Inland Valley Humane Society to support the cat spay/neuter services for feral cats in Chino.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
Council Member Flores reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included Student Government Day; Chino Youth Boxing Foundation Banquet; read to a Howard Cattle Elementary School Kindergarten Class; Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; Soroptimists Stepping Up Event; and wished Captain Nick Marotta a Happy Birthday.
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio provided no report to allow time to vote before the polls closed at 8:00 p.m.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich had no report.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Fred Galante reported that Proposition 1 on the March 5 Presidential Primary Ballot, includes a "by-right" provision.