CITY OF CHINO – HIGH-PRIORITY LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
June 4, 2024
PRIORITY LEGISLATION
SB 536 (Rubio) - Surplus state real property: Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility Sponsored by the City of Chino.
SB 536 (as amended June 3, 2024) authorizes the Director of DGS to sell or lease property known as the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility (Stark), located in the City of Chino, to the City at fair market value upon terms and conditions the Director determines are in the best interests of the State.
The bill authorizes the Director to sell the property below fair market value to provide housing to persons and families of low or moderate income, subject to reporting specified information 30 days before the sale to the chairpersons of the fiscal committees of the Legislature.
The bill will be heard in the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee on Wednesday, June 19, at 1:30 p.m.
AB 3182 (Lackey) – Land Conservation: California Wildlife, Coastal, and Park Land Conservation Act: County of San Bernardino Support position. Sponsored by San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman.
AB 3182 (as amended April 24, 2024) amends state law regarding the use of Prop 70 land sale proceeds in San Bernardino County. Passage of AB 3182 will allow San Bernardino County to use these land sale proceeds to preserve the region’s agricultural heritage and to improve parks and recreational facilities in the Prado Regional Park.
The bill is pending assignment to the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee.
OTHER PRIORITY ITEMS
Transfer of Death Row Inmates to Correctional Institution for Men (CIM) in the City of Chino Chino, Chino Hills, and other community partners are working collaboratively to address significant concerns and advocate for policy changes regarding the recent transfer of condemned inmates from San Quentin State Prison's Death Row to CIM in Chino.
The community is encouraged to let their voices be heard and express their concerns by signing a petition calling for Governor Gavin Newsom to remove the condemned inmates recently transferred from San Quentin State Prison’s Death Row to CIM effective immediately and cease sending additional condemned inmates until proper infrastructure improvements are made to ensure the safety of the community. Interested parties are asked to sign the petition by Wednesday, June 12, at www.cityofchino.org/CIM.
Federal Funding Requests
Senator Laphonza Butler submitted one of Chino’s projects as part of her request to the Senate Appropriations Committee for Congressionally Directed Spending “Earmarks” for FY 2025. She requested $2 million from the Transportation Housing Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act for the Chino Valley Transitional Housing Project. The funds would be used to construct a new Transitional Housing Facility on existing City property that would provide the City's homeless population with short-term housing while receiving comprehensive services.
This is the initial stage of the Federal appropriations process, which culminates with the adoption of the FY 2025 Federal Budget that runs from October 1 through September 30. While Senator Butler's submission does NOT guarantee the project will be funded, it means that there is a good chance the City will receive funding.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Nomination of Assembly District 53 Veteran of the Year
The City of Chino nominated American Legion Post 299 Commander Michael Huizar as Veteran of the Year for the 53rd Assembly District. Of all the nominees, Commander Huizar was selected as the winner and was invited by Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez to his annual Summer BBQ on June 29, 2024, to be honored and presented with a certificate of recognition for being an outstanding Veteran who has gone above and beyond to help the community.
Michael, who has lived in Chino for 28 years, is a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired as Chief Petty Officer in the Maritime Enforcement Specialist unit. He served in Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, and abroad, protecting United States assets in foreign ports as part of Security Unit 311.
Michael was just re-elected to his third term as commander of the American Legion Elmer C. Jertberg Post 299 in Chino and oversaw the post's 100th Year Celebration. Under Michael's leadership, Post 299 has grown to 491 paid members, making it one of the posts with the largest membership in American Legion District 25 and the state. Michael is passionate about the American Legion because he thinks reaching out to new veterans about the organization is critical. With about 75% of the current membership being Vietnam Veterans, he knows it is important to infuse the organization with new veterans. To this end, he is proactive in recruiting and welcoming new members. He says that serving as an ambassador for Veterans and being able to motivate others to participate is one of the things he is most proud of.
Memorial Day 2024 was Michael's third time at the helm as Post 299 hosts the annual Memorial Day Event at Chino Liberty Courtyard. He enjoys playing a role in making sure that our community remembers these patriots and honors those who gave the greatest sacrifice, their lives. Michael was also involved in having Chino designated a Purple Heart City. He recently represented American Legion Post 299 to receive a Purple Heart proclamation from the City, joined by two American Legion members, Alex Ortiz and Daniel Metoyer, who are both Purple Heart recipients.
The City’s nominee last year, Kenny Willets, was also selected as the Veteran of the Year for Assembly District 53 and recognized by Assembly Member Rodriguez at the 2023 event.
Legislative Calendar
June 15 - Budget Bill must be passed by midnight.
June 27 - Last day for a legislative measure to qualify for the Nov. 5 General Election ballot.
July 3 - Last day for policy committees to meet and report bills. Summer Recess begins upon adjournment, provided Budget Bill has been passed.
Aug. 5 - Legislature reconvenes from Summer Recess.
Aug. 16 - Last day for fiscal committees to meet and report bills.
Aug. 19 – 31 - Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees.
Aug. 23 - Last day to amend bills on the Floor.
Aug. 31 - Last day for each house to pass bills. Final Recess begins upon adjournment.
Sept. 30 - Last day for Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature before Sept. 1 and in the Governor's possession on or after Sept. 1.
Oct. 2 - Bills enacted on or before this date take effect January 1, 2025.
Nov. 5 - General Election.
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