CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION - 4: 30 PM
OPEN SESSION - 6: 00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The June 4, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 4 : 30 pm by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers .
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa , Mayor Pro Tern Karen C. Comstock , Council Member Curtis Burton , and Council Member Christopher Flores
Council Member Marc Lucio
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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph ( 4) of subdivision ( d) of Government Code Section 54956. 9 Number of Potential Cases : One
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 . 6 :
Agency Negotiator: Geriann Kingslan , Director of Human Resources/ Risk Management.
Employee Organizations: Chino City Hall Confidential Employee Association; Chino Police Professional Employees Association ; Teamsters Local1932 Professioinal, Technical and Clerical Unit; American Federation of State, County , and Municipal Employees ( AFSCME District Council 36 - Local 3183); Unrepresented Management; and Part- time Employees.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4 : 31 p. m . and concluded at 6 : 01 p. m. The City Council reconvened the meeting at 6 : 09 p. m .
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member Burton led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Alleg iance.
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CEREMONIALS
Presentations
2 Ch ino Cultural Foundation' s Student Scholarship Rec ipients . Recognition of Youth Arts , Rose Ann Hammond Memorial, and Gretchen Hartt Mccombs Memorial Music Scholarship Rec ipients.
Mayor Ulloa called up Jeff Werner, Chino Cultural Foundation President , for the introduction and recognit ion of 2024 Chino Cultura l Foundation Youth Arts Schola rship recipients Andrew Castaneda, Angelo Gibbs , Catherine Gr uen, Milena Leonis, and Chloe Utterback, and the 2024 Rose Ann Hammond Memorial Scholarship recipient Jacob " Aster" Lopez , and the 2024 Gretchen Hartt Mccombs Memorial Music Scholarsh ip recipient Abby Lane and Kelsey Rhebergen.
Business of the Month. Award of Business of the Month for June 2024 to Hottinger Fami ly Meats .
Mayor Ulloa presented the June 2024 Business of the Month Award to Hottinger Family Meats .
Ben and Michael Hottinger were present to accept the award.
Mayor' s Home Beautification Award . Award of Mayor ' s Home Beautification Award for June 2024 .
Mayor Ulloa announced the June 2024 Mayor' s Beautification Award winner as Mr . and Mrs .
Stan of Kennedy Court who were unable to attend the meeting, but ensured staff will deliver their award.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows :
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSE L - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph ( 4) of subdivision ( d) of Government Code Section 54956 . 9 Number of Potential Cases : One
The City Council received an update, provided direct ion , and no further reportable action was taken .
2 . CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pu rsuant to Government Code Section 54957 . 6 :
Agency Negotiator: Geriann Kingslan , Director of Human Resources/ Risk Management.
Employee Organizations: Chino City Hall Confidential Employee Assoc iation ; Ch ino Police Professional Employees Association ; Teamsters Local1932 Professioinal , Technical and Clerical Unit; Amer ican Federation of State , County , and Municipal Employees ( AFSCME District Council 36 - Local 3183); Unrepresented Management; and Part- time Employees .
The City Council received an update , and no further reportable action was taken .
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AGENDA ADDITIONS/ REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revision to the agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa announced the following scheduled community events :
3 Annual Go Skateboarding Day, at Ayala Skate Park, 5575 Edison Avenue on Friday , June 21 , 2024 , from 3: 00 p. m . to 6 : 00 p. m. For more information , call 909- 334 - 3257 .
Chino Summer Movie Nights will kick off on the City Hall lawn Friday , June 14 , 2024, at 6 : 30 p. m . For more information, call 909- 334 - 3258 or visit www . cityofchino . org/ movies.
The Chino Kiwanis Club Summer Concerts will take place on the City Hall lawn on Thursdays starting June 13 , 2024 , with a special season finale on July 26, 2024 at Founders Park, located at 851 W. Preserve Loop. For more information, visit www . cityofchino. org/ concerts or visit the Chino Kiwanis Club website .
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rob Burns , City of Chino Director of Finance, prov ided the invocation .
Melissa Compani, Representative, San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman, announced updates and upcoming events .
Sharon Duran, Chino resident, thanked Council Member Flores for providing community services information.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 770749 to 771079 , and Electronic Fund Transfers 519314E to 519439E , totaling $ 6, 910, 737 . 31 . 2 . Minutes. Approve Minutes for a) Regular Meeting on May 21, 2024 ( All Members Present) and b) Special Meeting on March 20, 2024 ( Mayor Pro Tern Comstock Absent- Excused).
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 . City Council Meeting Cancellations for the Month August 2024 . Authorize staff to cancel the August 6 and August 20, 2024 regular City Council Meetings .
5. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election . Adopt Resolution No . 2024- 025 and 2024- 026 calling for the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday , November 5, 2024 , for election of certain officers; requesting consolidation of the election; and establishing candidate statement regulations .
6 . Adoption of Ordinance No . 2024- 008 and Resolution No . 2024- 021 . Approve adoption of Ordinance No . 2024 - 008 ( Second Reading), adding Chapter 12 . 24 , " Limitation on Use of City Property", to the Chino Municipal Code and approve Resolution No. 2024- 021 establishing limits on access to City owned or controlled property.
7 . Approve a Service Agreement for Accela Migration and Upgrade to Software as a Service SaaS). Approve a Service Agreement with Accela, Inc . of San Ramon , California , in the amount of $ 78, 000 . 00 for the migration to Accela' s Software as a Service ( SaaS).
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8 . Notice of Completion - Street Rehabilitation Project - Pipeline Ave ( ST162) and Traffic Signal Modification Project - Grand Avenue at Spectrum East and West ( TR171 ). Accept the Street Rehabi litation Project - Pipeline Ave ( ST162) and Traffic Signal Modification Project - Grand Avenue at Spectrum East and West ( TR171), with Sequel Contractor, Inc., Santa Fe Springs , CA , Contract 2022- 062 as complete .
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Burton, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1- 8 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, AND FLORES
NONE.
LUCIO
PUBLIC HEARING
9 . Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) 2024- 2025 Annual Action Plan . Conduct a Public Hearing and Approve the 2024 - 2025 One- Year Act ion Plan for the CDBG Program.
Staff Report By: T raci Rossetti- Smith , Senio r Management Analyst RECOMMENDATION : 1) Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony and approve the 2024- 2025 One- Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) Prog ram ; 2) carryover funds in the amount of $ 125 , 591 . 65 of unexpended funds from Program Year 2022 - 2023 , $ 31, 500 ( G6231) for the completion of the Economic Development Facade Program and $ 219 , 256 for the completion of the Alley Improvement Project ( SN240); 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all required United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD) documents and submit the 2024- 2025 CDBG One- Year Action Plan to HUD ; and 4) author ize staff to complete all federal environmental reviews per 24 Code of Federal Regulations ( CFR), Part 58 .
Mayor Ulloa opened the public hearing.
Trac i Rossetti- Smith, Senior Management Analyst, provided a report on the item .
There being no requests to address the City Council on this item , Mayor Ulloa closed the public hearing .
Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, to 1) Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony and approve the 2024- 2025 One- Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) Program; 2) carryover funds in the amount of $ 125, 591. 65 of unexpended funds from Program Year 2022- 2023 , 31, 500 ( G6231) for the completion of the Economic Development Facade Program and 219, 256 for the completion of the Alley Improvement Project ( SN240); 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all required United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD) documents and submit the 2024- 2025 CDBG One- Year Action Plan to HUD; and 4) authorize staff to complete all federal environmental reviews per 24 Code of Federal Regulations ( CFR), Part 58. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, AND FLORES
NONE.
LUCIO
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NEW BUSINESS
5 10 . Annual Contract Amendments/ Renewals and Blanket Purchase Orders. Authorize the annual contract amendments or renewals, issue blanket purchase orders, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Staff Report By: Jizelle Sandoval, Purchasing Manager
RECOMMENDATION : Authorize the annual contract amendments or renewals, issue blanket purchase orders, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City .
Jizelle Sandoval, Purchasing Manager, provided a report on the item .
Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, to Authorize the annual contract amendments or renewals, issue blanket purchase orders, and 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, AND FLORES
NONE.
LUCIO
11. Award of Contract - Citywide Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services. Award a Professional Services Agreement to West Coast Arborists, Inc ., Anaheim, CA for Citywide Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services in the amount of $ 999, 976 with a five- year term .
Staff Report By: Sal Parra, Public Works Supervisor
RECOMMENDATION: Award a Professional Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., Anaheim, CA, for Citywide Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services, in the amount of $ 999 , 976 with a five- year term and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Sal Parra, Public Works Supervisor, provided a presentation on the item.
Mayor Ulloa inquired regarding the budget totals provided in the presentation . Director of Public Works Hye Jin Lee and Public Works Services Manager Ben Orosco provided additional clarification on the adopted budget and cost breakdown based on the average estimate of trimmed trees.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock asked if the contract was evaluated to include increased tree trimming frequency to address the concerns associated with the annual high winds, and Mr.
Parra confirmed it was .
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, to Award a Professional Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., Anaheim, CA, for Citywide Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services, in the amount of $ 999, 976 with a five- year term and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, AND FLORES
NONE.
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ABSENT: LUCIO
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa
6 Mayor Ulloa reported on the following meetings and events since the last meeting that included the Public Works Employee Luncheon; Buena Vista High School Graduation ; Memorial Day event; Ch ino Desalter Authority Finance Committee meeting ; West End Mayor' s Roundtable meeting; meeting to discuss Inland Valley Human Society Contract ; Chino Valley Fire Station 68 Groundbreaking; CSPR Commission interviews; and the San Bernardino County Transit Authority Board of Directors Chair/ Vice Chair Selection.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock congratulated the Cultural Foundation Scholarship award recipients and the Hottinger Family Meats for being awarded the Business of the Month.
Council Member Burton
Council Member Burton reported on the following meetings and events since the last meeting that included the Public Works Department Luncheon; Memorial Day event ; meeting with a resident ; Chino Valley Fire Station 68 Groundbreaking ; CSPR Commission interview; Closed Session ; Congratulated Hottinger Family Meats for being awarded Business of the Month; and thanked staff for installing lights above the City of Chino Mission Statement in the Council Chambers .
Council Member Flores
Council Member Flores reported on the following meetings and events since the last meeting that included the Public Works Department Luncheon ; Memorial Day event; Congratulated Commander Huizar who will be honored as the Assemblymember Freddy Rodriguez' s Veteran of the Year; Pups at the park at Dodgers stadium; Congratulated Hottinger Family Meats for being awarded the Business of the Month .
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio was absent ( excused).
City Manager' s Report
City Manager Reich announced the Chino Kiwanis Club Summer Concert on the Lawn schedule .
City Attorney' s Report
City Attorney Galante had no report .
Police Chief' s Report
Chief Mensen and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works reported on the road closure on Ramona Avenue due to City water service line damage caused by a contractor and explained they are in the process of determining the remediation steps planned to address the damage , traffic control, and restoration schedule .
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Mayor Ulloa asked if the contractor will be held responsible for damages and Ms . Lee confirmed staff is in discussion with the contractor. City Attorney Galante reported the City is assessing their options to address liability concerns.
Chief Mensen provided an update on the purchase of a bloodhound dog that will be assigned to the Chino Police Department patrol division .
Council Member Burton asked for a brief report on the recent homicide incident, and Chief Mensen confirmed the two suspects were apprehended within 14 hours of the incident.
Fire Chiefs Report
Fire Chief Dave Williams provided an update on the Fire Station 68 Groundbreaking event and announced the ambulance program is tentatively scheduled to begin in early October; and announced the new fire department promotions.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7: 1 O p. m . The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday , June 18 , 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 18TH DAY OF JUNE 2024.
ATTEST :
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