CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The March 19, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:31 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.
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 Paragraph ( 1) of Subdivision ( d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
Chino Basin Municipal Water District v. City of Chino, et. al. (Case No. RCVRS 51010) The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and concluded at 6:10 p.m. The City Council reconvened the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Boy Scout Troop 202 led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Grandma' s House Arredondo Family Day Care's Published Book. Recognition of Arredondo Family Day Care's 2023-24 Published Book "Friends Around the World" Authors.
Mayor Ulloa presented certificates of recognition to the Arredondo Family Day Care children author' s for their published book " Friends Around the World."
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Chino Days Art and Writing Contest Winner Recognition. Recognitionof Chino Days Art and Writing Contest Winners.
Mayor Ulloa called up Kari Franco, Community Services, Parks & Recreation Supervisor, who announced the 2024 Chino Days Art and Writing Contest Winners and presented certificates of recognition to Luminous Flores, Kayrnus Kuo, Destiny Shen, Noah Voyles, Joanna Davis, London Hammersley, Talia Plackal, Kangrnin Kirn, Jade Elena Barela, Leenah Chang, and Aaron Tovar.
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority ( SBCTA) Presentation. SBCTA 60 Freeway Construction Update.
Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided an introduction of Paul Melocoton, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority ( SBCTA). He provided an update on 60 freeway constructionand noted the bridge wideningproject at Central is nearing completionand invited the City Council to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to be announced at a future date.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION.
Pursuant to Paragraph ( 1) of Subdivision ( d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
Chino Basin Municipal Water District v. City of Chino, et. al. (Case No. RCVRS 51010) The City Council received an update from attorneys Michael Colantuono and Jimmy Gutierrez and no further reportable action was taken.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/ REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa announced the following scheduled community events:
The annual Healthy Family Day is Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.rn. to 2 p.rn. at Ayala Park. This day is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle for all family members, including pets, with activities ranging from fitness demonstrations, fun family competitions, to activities for kids and a superhero meet and greet. For details, visit www. cityofchino. org/ HFD.
The Kiwanis Club Corn Feed Run Car Show & Cruise will be held Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.rn. to 3 p.rn. at City Hall. The event will showcase hundreds of classic cars and trucks cruising through a 13-block route. For more information, visit www. ChinoKiwanis.com.
The City of Chino and Waste Management will host a free Residential Community Clean-Up on Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.rn. to 1 p.rn. at 13793 Redwood Street. For further details, call 1-800-423-9986.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pastor Don Porter of CrossPoint Church provided the invocation.
Richard Montijo, Don Lugo High School Sports Boosters, provided an invitation to the Don
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Lugo High School Sports Boosters Golf Tournamentfundraisertaking place on April 20, 2024 at WhisperingLakes golf course.
Frankie Peck, Don Lugo High School Sports Boosters, thanked his volunteer committee and invited the City, Police, and Fire agencies to join them in their efforts to support the sports program at Don Lugo High School and invited the public to get involved by contactingthem via email at [email protected] or by telephone at 909-573-2599 (Michael Gonzalez).
Michael Gales, Chino resident, expressed appreciation for the City and shared concerns regarding unsafe drivers not pulling over for emergency vehicles and remarked about skate park safety at Ayala Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approveexpensesas audited and within budgetfor warrants769434to 769738, and ElectronicFund Transfers 518835Eto 518935E, totaling $5,714,919.02.
2. Minutes. RegularMeetingMinutesfor March 5, 2024 (All MembersPresent).
3. Elected City Officials' Report Regarding Travel, Training, and Meetings. Receive and file the Elected City Officials' Report reflecting City Council businessrelated expensesincurred by the City.
4. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-005. Approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-005 amending Chapter 8.60 (Floodplain Management), of the Chino Municipal Code ( Second Reading).
5. Notice of Completion - Well 11 Pipeline Project - WA211. Accept the Well 11 Pipeline Project WA211), with MCC Equipment Rentals, Inc., Yucaipa, CA, contract 2022-280, as complete and authorizethe Directorof PublicWorks to file the Noticeof Completion.
6. Notice of Completion: Traffic Signal Upgrades Projects - TR152, TR211and TR214. Accept the Traffic Signal Upgrades Projects TR152, TR211 and TR214, with International Line Builders dba ILB Electric, Corona, CA, contract 2023-250 as complete and authorize the Directorof PublicWorks to file the Noticeof Completion.
7. Final Acceptance - Tract Map No. 20223 (Chino PreserveDevelopmentCorporation). Approve final acceptanceof public improvementsfor Tract Map No. 20223 (an "A" level map for Lot 11 ), as presented by Chino Preserve DevelopmentCorporation, generally located east of West PreserveLoop, south of Garden Park Street and west of Main Stree
8. Public ImprovementAgreement with HillsboroughPhase Ill, LLC. Approve Public Improvement Agreement with Hillsborough Phase Ill, LLC for Site Approval PL16-0357 located at 11930 CentralAvenue.
9. Adopt Resolution 2024-008 conditionally approving a Covenant Agreement to Annex for Sanitary Sewer and request approval from the San Bernardino LAFCO for Sanitary Sewer service for the property at 12251 PipelineAvenue. CovenantAgreementto Annex for Sanitary Sewer Service and Request Approval from the San Bernardino Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the Property Located at 12251 Pipeline Avenue within the City of Chino's Sphere of Influence.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1-9 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
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NOES:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC HEARING
NONE.
NONE.
4 10. Assembly Bill ( AB) 481 - Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy. Assembly Bill ( AB) 481 - Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy
Staff Report By: Lieutenant Aaron Kelliher
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2024- 006, approving the Chino Police Department' s "Military Equipment" Use Policy.
Mayor Ulloa opened the public hearing.
Lieutenant Aaron Kelliher provided a presentation on the item.
There being no requests to address the City Council on this item, Mayor Ulloa closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Fred Galante read the ordinance into the record and stated the recommendation is to approve the introduction of Ordinance 2024- 006, to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE 2024- 006 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE UPDATED CHINO POLICE DEPARTMENT' S
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, seconded by Council Member Flores, to Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-006, approving the Chino Police Department' s Military Equipment" Use Policy. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
11. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2024- 004 (ZOA PL23- 0119). Conduct a Public Hearing and approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024- 004, to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
Staff Report By: Michael Hitz, AICP, Principal Planner
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing; and 2) approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024- 004, a proposed amendment to Title 20 (Zoning) and Title 16 (Sign Code) of the Chino Municipal Code consisting of modifications and additions to Chapter 20.08 Agricultural, Open Space, and Public Zoning Districts) and Chapter 20.24 (Glossary), to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
Mayor Ulloa opened the public hearing.
Michael Hitz, Principal Planner, provided a presentation on the item.
Mayor Ulloa expressed her concern of losing agricultural land and asked the time frame for
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temporary land uses. Mr. Hitz explained through the temporary Conditional Use Permit ( CUP) process, staff can set the time frame from weeks, a season, or over a number of years.
Mayor Ulloa asked if existing agricultural land containing crops, with the use of the temporary CUP can change the agricultural use to a different zone permanently. Mr. Hitz explained the proposed ordinance contains a clause that prohibits permanent uses.
Mayor Ulloa asked in general, can zones be changed from agricultural to a different zone in the future. Mr. Hitz stated yes. Mayor Ulloa expressed her concern for the potential loss of agricultural land use and noted that she understood the purpose for the proposed ordinance and how it will accommodate future concerts and parking needs in the Euclid Avenue area, but expressed concerned the City is opening the door to potentially losing remaining agricultural land in Chino.
Warren Morelion, Director of Development Services, explained staff assessed the proposed ordinance in detail and determined how it will affect the particular area of the City. Mr. Hitz referenced to the aerial map to explain the current temporary uses, noting the surrounding zones and current uses, including impacted areas, and confirmed the Golf Course or RP2 Zoned area is considered open space.
Mr. Morelion discussed the interested parcels in the proposed Ordinance, noted the considered areas are limited and applicants are required to get property owner's approval for the temporary use. He noted the City can mitigate any concerns in terms of discretionary approvals and assured the proposed ordinance will accommodate temporary uses in this area, while abiding the Councils conditions of approval.
Mayor Ulloa inquired about specific areas identified in the map related to the zoning, the Preserve specific plan, asked clarifying questions regarding particular areas and different zonings to staff. Mr. Hitz and Mr. Morelion provided detailed information on the proposed areas and potential impact of this update.
Mayor Ulloa asked to see the exclusion language on the ordinance related to specific plan area. Mr. Hitz directed Mayor Ulloa to view the table on page 3 of the proposed ordinance, specifically the footnote that states, " excludes any property in the City that is subject to a specific plan."
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock acknowledged Prado Park has already been programmed with small entertainment events and asked if there are any parcels currently being farmed that are presently on the map. Mr. Hitz stated he was not aware of any actively farmed land taken place within the mapped area.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock noted as the City proceeds with the acquisition of the Stark property it will be important to pay attention to the plan due to its proximity to this area. Mr. Hitz concurred and noted staff will determine the zoning and its naming will be more specific.
Council Member Flores inquired about the signage portion update of the ordinance and the City's ability to determine the advertisements at charging stations. Finance Director Rob Burns indicated staff reviewed the list of vendors that provide Efficient Vehicle ( EV) charging stations with sign boards and confirmed the vendor' s advertisement space on the sign is under their control, however there are covenants and restrictions that would permit the City to have input on what gets advertised. Mr. Burns confirmed the charging stations would be owned and
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operated by the vendor with the City's strict requirements on what can be advertised and prohibit content considered lewd or inappropriate for children and/ or adults. Council Member Flores stated that he hopes the City has a weighted decision on advertisement and content control.
City Attorney Galante explained the ordinance permits exceptions on City owned properties, a lease can provide certain guidance if the City owns the land, however it does not work the same if the City has a private operator on non-City land. He noted if the City owns the land and decides to provide an opportunity for advertisements, the City would have more control, whereas a private operator has First Amendment rights.
Mayor Ulloa asked if the City's ordinance could impose signage restrictions. City Attorney Galante explained since the City is leasing the space the City has more latitude, however, cannot incorporate certain restrictions that could limit First Amendment rights.
Council Member Lucio thanked staff for explaining the parameters of the proposed ordinance and the temporary usage and for supporting the City's goals to bring entertainment to the Chino community and ensuring open space is preserved or expanded at the Stark property, and noted so long as those parameters are incorporated into the ordinance he will support it.
He expressed the EV stations are needed by residents, however, supported limitations on advertising.
Mayor Ulloa commented the Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility property is surrounded by a large amount of agriculture and asked if this proposal affects that property. Mr. Hitz confirmed is does not since it is a OS1 zoned property. Mr. Morelion stated staff will work on ensuring the Stark property is zoned properly and meets the City' s zoning requirements.
Mayor Ulloa closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Fred Galante read the Ordinance into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-004 - AN ORDINANCEOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SELECTED PROVISIONSOF THE SIGN CODE (TITLE 16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE) AND ZONINGCODE (TITLE 20 OF THEMUNICIPAL CODE) OF THE CITY OF CHINO. PL23-0119 (ZONE ORDINANCEAMENDMENT) Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Council Member Flores, to 1) Conduct a Public Hearing; and 2) approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-004, a proposed amendment to Title 20 (Zoning) and Title 16 (Sign Code) of the Chino Municipal Code consisting of modifications and additions to Chapter 20.08 (Agricultural, Open Space, and Public Zoning Districts) and Chapter 20.24 (Glossary), 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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NEW BUSINESS
12. Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Mid-Year Financial Review. Receive and file the Financial Review Status Report.
Staff Report By: Rob Burns, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive and file the Financial Review Status Report; 2) appropriate 372,000 from the unappropriated reserves of the General Fund, $ 110,000 from the unappropriated reserves of the Landscape & Lighting District Fund, $ 20,000 of unappropriated reserves of the Enterprise Funds; $ 60,000 of unappropriated reserves from the Sewer Lift Station Fund, $ 550,000 from the unappropriated reserves of the Insurance Liability Fund and 260,500 from the unappropriated reserves of the Building Management Fund; 3) approve contract amendments for Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments, Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates, Data Ticket, Engineering Resources of Southern California, Kimley Horn, PMK Associates, Transtech Engineering, and Z & K Consultants; 4) approve an increase to the Purchase Orders for Am-Tee Total Security, Anser Advisory Management, Chino Basin Desalter Authority, Dave Bang Associates, Dunn Edwards, E.I. Computer Systems, Ferguson, lnfoSend, Inland Empire Utilities Agency ( IEUA), Monument ROW, RHA Architects- Landscape, and Tarkett USA; and 5) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Rob Burns, Director of Finance, provided a report on the item. He noted a correction to the recommendation for the business name " Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments" should be Bureau Veritas North America."
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, seconded by Council Member Burton, to 1) Receive and file the Financial Review Status Report; 2) appropriate $ 372,000 from the unappropriated reserves of the General Fund, $ 110,000 from the unappropriated reserves of the Landscape & Lighting District Fund, $ 20,000 of unappropriated reserves of the Enterprise Funds; $ 60,000 of unappropriated reserves from the Sewer Lift Station Fund, $ 550,000 from the unappropriated reserves of the Insurance Liability Fund and 260,500 from the unappropriated reserves of the Building Management Fund; 3) approve contract amendments for Bureau Veritas North America, Hinderliter De Llamas Associates, Data Ticket, Engineering Resources of Southern California, Kimley Horn, PMK Associates, Transtech Engineering, and Z & K Consultants; 4) approve an increase to the Purchase Orders for Am- Tee Total Security, Anser Advisory Management, Chino Basin Desalter Authority, Dave Bang Associates, Dunn Edwards, E.I. Computer Systems, Ferguson, lnfoSend, Inland Empire Utilities Agency ( IEUA), Monument ROW, RHA Architects- Landscape, and Tarkett USA; and 5) authorize the City Manager to execute all 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.
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13. Final Acceptance of Public Improvements - Tract Map No. 18903 (Meritage Homes of California, Inc.). Accept the public improvementsfor MeritageHomesof California, Inc., located north of Chino Avenue between Pipelineand Norton Avenues, as complete, authorize release of the performancebond and initiate the warrantybond.
Staff Report By: Jesus Plasencia, AssistantCity Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 1) Appropriate $ 1,178,914 to the Storm Drain Fund with a correspondingyear-end transfer from the Citywide Storm Drain DevelopmentImpact Fee Fund Fund 255), in the same amount; 2) accept public improvementsas completefor Tract Map No. 18903; 3) authorize the release of the performance bond and initiate the warranty bond; 4) approve an immediate reimbursementto Meritage Homes of California, Inc. in the amount of 1,178,914 for the construction of Storm Drain Line 43-1, thus, fulfilling the terms of the Construction Credit/Reimbursement Agreement No. 2020-136; and 5) authorize the City Managerto executethe necessarydocumentson behalf of the City.
Mayor Pro Tern announcedher abstention from this item. City Attorney Galanteexplainedthat she must leave the dais but has the option to stay in the audienceto participateas a resident, if desired.
Assistant City Engineer Jesus Plasencia provided a presentation on the item. He reviewed specific issues in the tract and the resolutions or proposed resolutions to include standing water on street gutters, excessive red curb striping on streets, the location of the community mailbox, accessibilityat mailboxes, and cracks in the street.
Mayor Ulloaasked if there were any requeststo speak.
Efrem Joelson, of Meritage Homes, thanked City staff for their support during the construction process.
KarenComstock, residentof Chino, thanked the City Councilfor ensuringthe developeris held accountablefor constructionthat is not up to par for residentsin this community. Ms. Comstock spoke of the ongoing tract improvements and holding the developer accountable for the disappointing work at a new development, and noted City staff will deal with street paving issues due to how it was constructed and approved by staff. Mayor Ulloa asked Karen Comstock questions about cement failures and Ms. Comstock described the unusual curing and discoloringof the asphalt and doesn't believe the street in this neighborhoodwill have the same lifespanof other streets in the City.
Council MemberFlores inquired about the timeline of streetrepairs with the $136,000 provided by the developer.
Directorof PublicWorks Lee stated the street will be monitoredclosely and assessedover the next 3-5 years. Ms. Lee explained this amount for repairs is for a portion of the road with cracks, not the entire road in the development, and the amount incorporateda contingency for inflationcosts.
Council Member Lucio noted at the recent Infrastructureand Streets Committee meeting, staff reportedthe ground in that neighborhoodmay need time to settle before repairs are made.
Mayor Ulloaasked who will be responsibleto pay if the postmasterapprovesthe mailboxbeing divided. AssistantCity Engineer Plasenciaexplainedthe City will assume the fees since it was not included as part of the developers agreement, and noted staff is currently assessing the
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relocation of mailboxes adjacent to existing ramps. City Manager Reich noted staff would meet with the Homeowner' s Association ( HOA) in that area prior to making any changes to the mailboxes.
Council Member Burton expressed his disapproval of the construction conditions and asked if new materials can be considered. Director of Public Works Lee explained staff is researching several materials. Council Member Burton expressed disappointment with Meritage for not addressing the issues in this development.
Council Member Burton inquired about Meritage completing other developments in the City.
Assistant City Engineer Plasencia recalled Meritage completed a housing development on Central Avenue last year.
Discussion ensued regarding the street condition and City staff' s plan for repairing the street.
Mayor Ulloa encouraged staff to slurry seal streets throughout the development, rather than one section. Director of Public Works Lee concurred with Mayor Ulloa.
Mayor Ulloa asked for a motion and a second to approve the item as presented. There was no motion.
Mayor Ulloa asked for alternatives since there was no motion to approve the item as presented.
City Attorney Galante provided the option to approve staffs recommendation with the directive that the City perform the suggested repairs or not approve the item and direct staff to work with the developer to see what could be done to address the outstanding concerns.
Council Member Burton suggested the City Council not accept the project with the current condition, as presented and requested an acceptable resolution to address resident' s concerns.
Mayor Ulloa noted the City's obligation to approve item 1 of the recommendation to repay the fees for the storm drain fund only and recommended accepting item 1 and skipping the remaining items.
Assistant City Engineer Plasencia confirmed the acceptance of the storm drain improvement is acceptable and staff can go back and work with the developer to resolve street pavement and public improvement concerns. He noted the bonds will remain in place and will not be released.
City Attorney Galante concurred with staff and noted the storm drain DIF reimbursement is tied to the acceptance of the actual storm drain facilities.
Michael Gales, resident of Chino, spoke in opposition of accepting the public improvements.
Efrem Joelson, of Meritage Homes, spoke in support of Meritage Homes efforts to ensure quality construction and ensured the Council' s concerns will be taken back to his management team. He noted the mailbox cluster design was preferred by the Postmaster, and explained his company made good faith efforts to address residents' concerns and requested the $ 136,000 check be returned to them.
Mayor Ulloa asked for a motion and a second to approve the item 1, acceptance of the storm drain only, and direct staff to work further with the developer to clear up outstanding issues.
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Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Council Member Burton, to 1) appropriate $ 1,178,914 to the Storm Drain Fund with a corresponding year- end transfer from the Citywide Storm Drain Development Impact Fee Fund ( Fund 255), in the same amount, 2) directed staff to work with further with developer to clear up outstanding issues, and 3) and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ULLOA, BURTON, AND LUCIO
FLORES
NONE.
COMSTOCK
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
MayorUlloa
Mayor Ulloareported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Omnitrans and SBCTA Board of Directors meeting; Water Facilities Authority Personnel Committeemeeting; Chino DesalterAuthorityBoard of Directorsmeeting; Inland Empire Utility Agency Sewage Policy Committee meeting; Chino Police Department Award Ceremony; meeting with a local business owner; Chino National and Chino American Little League opening day ceremonies; City Manager meeting; City Council workshop on economic development; Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; Agricultural Preservation meeting; Omnitrans Administrationand Finance Committee meeting; SBCTA Transit Committee meeting; SBCTA Metro Valley Committee meeting; Chino Neighborhood House Tip a Cop Fundraiser; Chino Days event; meeting with representativesof the AhmadiyyaCommunity; Boy Scout Troop 201 Court of Honorwhere they honored PatriciaCox, ChristianLi, and John Anderson; and Closed Session.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the City Council workshop on economic development; State of the City filming; Chino Valley Fire Board meeting; meeting with a local storage business; Chino Neighborhood House Tip a Cop fundraiser event; Chino Days event; City Manager meeting; meeting with local a businessowner; and Boy Scout Troop 201 ceremony. Mayor Pro Tern Comstocknoted James Jenkins of the Chino Airport is retiring and asked if the City Council can recognize him at a future City Councilmeeting.
Council MemberBurton
Council MemberBurton reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Chino Police DepartmentAwards Ceremony; Chino Nationaland Chino American Little Leagueopening ceremonies; City Managermeeting; City Council workshopon economic development; State of the City filming; Chino Neighborhood House Tip a Cop Fundraiser; Chino Days event; City Manager meeting; and Closed Session. Council Member Burton thanked Ms. Lu Arredondofor her dedicationto her childrenin her daycare.
Council MemberFlores
Council Member Flores reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included a visit to God's Pantry with members of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce; Chino Police DepartmentAwardsCeremony; Chino Nationaland ChinoAmerican Little League
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opening ceremonies; Special Needs Collaborationplanningmeeting; City Council workshopon economic development; State of the City filming; meeting with a resident; Chino Days event; Boy Scout Troop 201 Court of Honor; and invited residentsto the upcoming Don Lugo Sports BoosterGolf Tournament.
Council MemberLucio
Council Member Lucio reported on meetings and events attendedsince the last meeting that included Chino National Little League and Chino American National Little League opening ceremonies; City Council workshop on economic development; Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities Training Course; Chino Neighborhood House Tip a Cop fundraiser; City Managermeeting; and meetingwith BenCardenasfrom CabreraCapital.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich thanked the Community Services, Parks & Recreation staff for planning the second annual Chino Days event, including Public Works for their preparation efforts despitethe strong winds.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock asked City Manager Reich to consider increasing the City's tree trimming services annually to help aggressively and/or frequently prune the trees to help reduce maintenance services by City staff. City Manager Reich stated she will discuss this request with City staff.
Council Member Lucio asked City Manager Reich to say a few words about the Ball and Brunch that is occurring at the Preserve Community Center. Silvia Avalos, Director of CSPR, reported the Preserve Community Center will be holding their annual Ball and Brunch, a customer appreciationevent from 9:00 to 11 :00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, at the Preserve and guests are required to register by calling 909-334-3261or visit the City's website at www. cityofchino.org.
Council Member Flores asked City ManagerReich to report on the status of the City of Chino street sign sale. City ManagerReich reportedon the sale supportingthe Chino Youth Museum and announcedstreet signs are still availablefor purchaseat the NeighborhoodActivity Center NAC) located at the corner of 6th and D Street for the remainderof the week during normal businesshours.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Galantehad no report.
PoliceChief's Report
Police Chief Mensen thanked Council for their support of the Chino Police Award Ceremony and the Chino Neighborhood House Tip a Cop fundraiser event held at Cannataros, and wished the best to the baker to VegasChino team.
FireChief's Report
Fire Chief Dave Williams thanked Mayor Pro Tern Comstock for her support of his contract extension of three years and announced he attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new San Bernardinodispatchcenter high rise state of the art building.
ADJOURN
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The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 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 2ND DAY OF APRIL 2024.
OR
ATTEST:
These minutes are not official until signed.)