C I T Y O F C H I N O
MONTHLY AGENCY REPORTS
MARCH 2024 - Covering Meetings From February 1 to February 29, 2024 Members of the Chino City Council are assigned to represent the City on several external agencies, committees, boards, and task forces. This report summarizes the actions and discussions of those entities as they may impact or be of interest to the City of Chino, its businesses, and its residents.
CHAFFEY COLLEGE CHINO COMMUNITY CENTER OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report By: Silvia Avalos No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: April 16, 2024
CHINO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Council Representative: Chris Flores | Staff Report By: Ellyse Martinez February 19, 2024
Staff attended a Chamber Mixer at Chaos Bubble Shoppe on 2/22 to meet and get to know local business owners.
Next anticipated meeting date: March 20, 2024
CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report By: Dave Crosley Meeting Date: February 1, 2024
The CDA Board of Directors conducted routine business, including approval of a 4.4% COLA for 2024.
Next anticipated meeting date: March 7, 2024
CHINO BASIN WATERMASTER
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report By: Dave Crosley Meeting Date: February 22, 2024
The Chino Basin Watermaster Board of Directors conducted routine business and received routine monthly reports.
Next anticipated meeting date: March 28, 2024
CHINO VALLEY INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICT Liaison to Board of Directors Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report By: Linda Reich Meeting Date: February 14, 2024
Council Member Chris Flores provided a report from the City of Chino during the Liaison Reports to the Fire District. He thanked the Fire District for their hard work in preparing for and responding to the recent storms.
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Council Member Flores provided information about two upcoming City events, the Dairy Aire 5K and Fun Run on March 2 and the Second Annual Chino Days event on March 16 and March 17.
He noted that those interested in learning more about Measure V, the Chino Public Safety, Roads, and Essential Services Protection Measure that will be on the upcoming March 5, 2024 ballot, are invited to visit cityofchino.org/measurev for information on the proposed ballot measure.
Next anticipated meeting date: March 13, 2024
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report By: Vivian Castro Meeting Date: February 1, 2024
During Board Member Communications, Board Members Don Bridge and Andrew Cruz congratulated the Chino High School boys wrestling team and Nathan Garcia for winning the CIF Division 4 dual meet title.
Meeting Date: February 15, 2024
1. The Board received the 2022-23 Independent Auditor’s annual Financial Audit Report.
2. The Board received the Measure G Financial/Performance Audit Report.
Next anticipated meeting date: March 7, 2024
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – Measure G Oversight Committee Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report By: Silvia Avalos No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: May 1, 2024
CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CIM & CIW
Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report By: Aaron Kelliher February 13, 2024
1. At the California Institute for Women (CIW), the inmate population currently stands at 1,176. The institution is actively preparing for upcoming events designed to support inmate reintegration into the community. Notably, CIW is organizing a reentry fair a nticipated to host over 30 providers, demonstrating a robust effort to ensure a successful transition for inmates back to the community.
Additionally, in celebration of Women’s History Month, a speaker event is scheduled for March 21st.
2. The California Institute for Men (CIM), the current inmate count is 2,200. The institution is addressing several issues, including ongoing construction of a 50 -bed mental health facility, aimed at enhancing the mental health services available to inmates. The closure of D Yard has necessitated the bussing of inmates from other yards for programming, a logistical challenge that is being mitigated by the construction of a fenced walkway to facilitate easier access. Furthermore, recent security events at other institutions have not adversely impacted CIM.
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University, Los Angeles (CSULA), both offering degree programs to inmates. An upcoming graduation ceremony scheduled for May 10th with Chaffey College underscores the success of these educational initiatives. CIM's coordinated an inmate fundraiser that gen erated $3,481, which was donated to the Chino Youth Boxing Club on February 21, 2024.
Next anticipated meeting date: April 9, 2024
INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY REGIONAL SEWERAGE PROGRAM Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Dave Crosley Meeting Date: February 1, 2024
1. Rate Study - IEUA staff reported a comprehensive rate study is being conducted . City of Chino staff plan to attend scheduled rate-related workshops and monitor IEUA rate study information.
2. Regional Contract - The City received IEUA’s answer to the Chino/Ontario/Montclair complaint; the City Attorney is reviewing it.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – Inland Empire Division
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez Meeting Date: Month February 15, 2024
City Manager Linda Reich and Assistant City Manager Jackie Melendez attended the I nland Empire Division and Riverside County joint meeting where San Bernardino County CEO Luther Snoke and Riverside County CEO Jeff Van Wagenen gave county updates. The April meeting has been cancelled.
Next anticipated meeting date: June 13, 2024
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – Legislative Task Force
Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report by: Vivian Castro No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: April 24, 2024
OMNITRANS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Dennis Ralls Meeting Date: February 7, 2024
1. Service Resumption Update and Development of FY 2025 Annual Service Plan – After the pandemic, OmniTrans experienced a dramatic reduction in ridership. Pre -pandemic levels reach ed 35,000 average daily riders. Coach Operators, Mechanics, and other staffing levels also dropped. OmniTrans has a long -term plan to reach a new 100% service level which includes public outreach , hiring and retention strategies. Currently, the average weekday fixed route ridership in 2023 was up 14% over 2022 ridership . Currently, the f ixed route service resumption is at 82% of the planned 100%.
OmniTrans held a public outreach event at the Chino Transit Center on Tuesday, February 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 AM.
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2. 2023 OmniRide Customer Satisfaction Survey – OmniTrans provides a microtransit on-demand service known as OmniRide. The service operates in three areas including Bloomington, Upland, and the Chino/Chino Hills area. OmniTrans gathers customer satisfaction surveys from its OmniRide passengers. Overall, the OmniRide service received 68.9% as Satisfied or Very Satisfied, with the Chino area receiving a 71.1% overall satisfaction rating. The areas of h ighest satisfaction included ease of use, appearance of the vehicle and driver, and safe driving. Areas of improvement included the availability of service and pick-up times.
3. Quarterly Outreach Update – The board received a quarterly update on outreach activities.
OmniTrans uses its outreach events to expand partnerships to attract riders , refine services , and highlight OmniTrans’ community value. Last quarter, OmniTrans staff participated in 27 events in 7 cities. A student promotion that offered free fares for schools resulted in a ridership increase of 40% quarter over quarter. No other specific Chino-related information of note was provided.
Next anticipated meeting date: March 6, 2024
ONTARIO INT’L AIRPORT INTER -AGENCY COLLABORATIVE (Roundtable) Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: March 5, 2024
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SOLID WASTE ADVISORY TASK FORCE
Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report by: Joslyn Blakely No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: April 17, 2024
SBCTA – San Bernardino Co. Transportation Authority Board of Directors Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Dennis Ralls Meeting Date: February 7, 2024
Inland Empire Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Priority Regional Measures – The US Environmental Protection Agency provides grants for planning and implementation of climate pollution reduction . SBCTA/SBCOG collaborated with the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) through an MOA to create an Inland Empire-focused Climate Pollution Reduction Implementation Grant with a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP). One area of focus of the PCAP will be Public Building Decarbonization, which is intended to increase energy efficiency and add solar and battery to public buildings. Another area will focus on residential decarbonization for Lower Income and Disadvantaged Community (LIDAC) residents. Another area of focus will target light-duty zero-emission vehicle charging at activity centers and along highways. A final area will focus on goods movement and projects that reduce greenhouse gasses produced by the movement of goods for projects like charging stations and hydrogen fueling. The grant awards are expected to occur in October 2024. No specific Chino area projects were noted in the presentation.
Next anticipated meeting date: March 6, 2024
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SBCTA – City Selection Committee
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Applications for the Board closed on March 8, 2024.
Next anticipated meeting date: April 13, 2024
SCAG – General Assembly
Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: General Assembly to reconvene May 2-3, 2024.
Santa Ana Watershed Advisory Council
Council Representative: Chris Flores | Staff Report by: Dave Crosley No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
Water Facilities Authority Board of Directors
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Dave Crosley Meeting Date: February 8, 2024 (special meeting)
The WFA Board of Directors approved a staff -recommended change order pertaining to Agua de Lejos treatment plant repairs.
Next anticipated meeting date: March 21, 2024 (regular meeting) West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Council Representative: Chris Flores | Staff Report by: Vivian Castro Meeting Date: February 27, 2024
1. The WVMVCD received a letter from the City of Chino informing of the reappointment of Council Member Chris Flores to the WVMVCD Board of Trustees for a two-year term.
2. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2024-01 requiring a minimum unassigned fund balance of not less than 15% of the district’s budgeted general fund expenditures as a reserve for economic uncertainties and vector-borne disease epidemic uncertainties.
3. The Board received numerous reports:
a. Field Operations - In the month of January, the District experienced a 20% increase in service requests from the previous month and had a 14% decrease in comparison to the same period of last year. January service requests concerning mosquitoes were up. Miscellaneous vectors, flies, and rodents were up from the previous month. The District received 1 Aedes service request call.
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b. Service Request Data for 2024 – In 2023, service requests by cities were as follows: Rancho Cucamonga 37.0% ; Ontario 18.3%; Chino Hills 17.0% ; Chino 14.7%; Upland 10.0 %; and Montclair 3.0%. By vectors, the requests were primarily related to mosquitos (56.2%) and Aedes mosquitos (26.9%), with flies, rodents, bees, dead birds, midges, and others accounting for the remainder.
c. 2023 West Nile Virus (WNV) Activity - A total of 402 human cases of WNV were reported from 34 counties in the State in 2023. In 2022, a total of 207 WNV human cases were reported from 28 counties in the State. Invasive Aedes infestation was identified in Chino, Chino Hills, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland, among other cities in San Bernardino County.
d. A map was provided showing West Nile Virus-positive mosquito activity in 2023:
Next anticipated meeting date: March 26, 2024