CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION – 4:30 PM
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
The July 2, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 4:32 pm by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem 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 Galante read closed session items into the meeting record.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9
Number of Potential Cases: One
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:34 p.m. and concluded at 5:51 p.m. The City Council reconvened the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member Lucio led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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CEREMONIALS
Proclamations
Park and Recreation Month. Proclaim July 2024 as Park and Recreation Month.
Mayor Ulloa introduced a video highlighting the City's exceptional parks and recreation programs, and read into the record the proclamation designating July 2024 as Park and Recreation month in Chino. CSPR Commission Chairperson Robert Martinez, Commission Members, and Department staff were present to accepted the proclamation.
Presentations
Retirement Recognition. Recognition of Deputy Police Chief Andy Bjelland in recognition of his 24 years of dedicated service to the City of Chino and its residents.
Mayor Ulloa presented a City Tile Plaque on behalf of the City Council to Deputy Police Chief Andy Bjelland in recognition of his 28 years of dedicated service to the City of Chino. Mayor Ulloa invited the community to attend Deputy Police Chief Bjelland's Walk of Honor on July 3, 2024.
Business of the Month. Award of Business of the Month for July 2024 to Flo's Cafe #2.
Mayor Ulloa presented the July 2024 Business of the Month Award to Flo's Cafe #2. Terry Wadley, Donna Hughes, Mrs. Hughes' grandson Luke, family members, and Flo's Cafe team members were present to accept the award.
Mayor’s Home Beautification Award. Award of Mayor’s Home Beautification Award for July 2024.
Mayor Ulloa announced the July 2024 Mayor's Home Beautification Award winner as the Manalastas family of Vanderbilt Street, 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 COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9
Number of Potential Cases: One
The City Council received a brief update and no further reportable action was taken.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council held a discussion, provided direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported Consent Calendar Item No. 7 will be pulled and returned to staff.
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa announced the following scheduled community events:
Chino Kiwanis Club Summer Concerts will not take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day, but will continue Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. on the City Hall lawn and will feature Soto, a Latin and R&B cover band.
Chino Summer Movie Nights will take place on the City Hall lawn on Friday, July 5, 2024 at dusk, and will feature the movie "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile." Next Friday, July 12, 2024, residents will enjoy the “The Super Mario Bros Movie.” For more information, please visit www. cityofchino.org/events.
Chino City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day.
City Hall will re-open the following day on Friday, July 5, 2024 at its regular operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. City facilities will be closed with the following exceptions: Ayala Park Operations Center, open from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30pm and the Senior Center, open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will re-open on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Waste Management will not have trash collection services on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Residents are asked to place their carts out on the day following their regular collection day.
Seniors at the Square, a six-week, outdoor summer concert series exclusively for seniors, ages 50 and above, will begin Monday, July 8, 2024 at Aguiar Square from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For more information, call the Senior Center at (909) 334-3271.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ryan Croley, Lieutenant, Chino Police Department, provided the invocation.
Sharon Duran, Chino resident, inquired about the helicopter program and complimented the Monte Vista Park summer lunch program . Mayor Ulloa referred Ms. Duran to speak with Police Department staff regarding the air support program.
Michael Gales, Chino resident, spoke regarding illegal fireworks, and thanked the City for their leadership.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 771206 to 771472, and Electronic Fund Transfers 519488E to 519601E, totaling $7,288,503.22.
2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for June 18, 2024 (All Members Present).
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. Seventh Street Community Theatre Facilities Use Agreement. Approve the Seventh Street Theatre Facilities Use Agreement with the Chino Community Theatre/Chino Community Children’s Theatre.
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5. Lewis Companies Development Agreement Annual Compliance Certification. Approve Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Certify the Chino Development Corporation, Chino Preserve Development Corporation, and Chino Holding Company, LLC are in compliance with the requirements of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement.
6. Professional Services Agreement - Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (HdL). Approve an agreement with HdL in an amount not to exceed $140,000 annually for Sales Tax Audit and Information Services with up to two, one -year extensions; and approve an additional appropriation of $80,000 from the General Fund.
Item No. 7 was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
8. Acceptance of Right of Way Dedication - Pine Avenue (Chino Preserve Development Corporation). Accept the offer of right-of-way dedication for public street and utility purposes on the south side of Pine Avenue.
9. Landscape and Streetlight Maintenance District Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024 -25. Adopt Resolution No. 2024 -031 directing the filing of an annual report; adopt Resolution No. 2024-032 approving the Engineer's Report; and adopt Resolution No. 2024 -033 declaring its intention to order improvements for Assessment Districts.
10. Notice of Completion - Project No. SD223 - Storm Drain Rehab FY2021 -22 Mountain Avenue at Chino Avenue. Accept the SD223 Storm Drain Rehabilitation FY 2021 -22 Mountain Avenue at Chino Avenue Project as complete; release the retention funds following the 35 -day lien period; and authorize the Director of Public Works to file the Notice of Completion.
11. Acceptance of the CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Funds (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund). Authorize the acceptance of an award of funds in the amount of $249,249 from the State Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund).
12. Award of Contract - PMK Associates, Inc., and Transtech Engineers, Inc., for As -Needed Traffic Plan Check Services and Other Related Services. Award a Professional Services Agreement to PMK Associates, Inc., Laguna Woods, CA, in the amount of $60,000 and Transtech Engineers, Chino, CA, in the amount of $40,000 for as needed traffic plan check and other related services.
13. Award of Contract - General Pump Company, Inc. for On -Call Well or Pump Repair Services.
Award a contract to General Pump Company, Inc., San Dimas, CA, for $138,400 for annual on-call well or pump repair services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Council Member Flores, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1 -6 and 8-13 as presented, with item 7 pulled from the agenda and returned to staff. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Resolution Amending the City's Classification Schedule. Approval of Resolution 2024 -034 to revise the City’s Classification and Compensation Schedule to conform with the City’s Personnel Rules, P.O.S.T. and related matters.
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Item No. 7 was pulled from the Consent Calendar and returned to staff.
NEW BUSINESS
14. Award of Contract - Ayala Park Improvements Phase 1B - Softball Fields 1 -4 Project (PK231).
Award a construction contract in the amount of $3,766,402.50 to Act 1 Construction, Inc., Norco, CA for Project PK231 and authorize $564,960 for project construction contingencies, for a not-to-exceed potential contract amount of $4,331,362.50.
Staff Report By: Jeff Benson, Parks & Capital Projects Manager RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award a construction contract in the amount of $3,766,402.50 to Act 1 Construction, Inc., Norco, CA for the Ayala Park Improvements Phase 1B - Softball Fields 1-4 Project (PK231); 2) authorize expenditures of up to $564,960 for project construction contingencies, for a not -to-exceed potential contract amount of $4,331,362.50; 3) appropriate $2,006,400 to the Park Fund with backfill from the General Fund reserves for a revised project budget of $4,777,400; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Jeff Benson, CSPR Parks and Capital Projects Manager provided a report on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock requested staff provide details on the Ayala Park softball field improvements, and Mr. Benson reported the main improvements include new backstops, dugouts with shade structures for players, new bleachers, and accessibility features.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to 1) Award a construction contract in the amount of $3,766,402.50 to Act 1 Construction, Inc., Norco, CA for the Ayala Park Improvements Phase 1B - Softball Fields 1 -4 Project (PK231); 2) authorize expenditures of up to $564,960 for project construction contingencies, for a not-to-exceed potential contract amount of $4,331,362.50; 3) appropriate $2,006,400 to the Park Fund with backfill from the General Fund reserves for a revised project budget of $4,777,400; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa
15. Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission Appointment. Approve the appointment to the Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission.
Staff Report By: Mayor Ulloa
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the re-appointment of Jamie Aviles to the Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Council Member Flores, to Approve the re-appointment of Jamie Aviles to the Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
Mayor Ulloa directed the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to the re -appointed Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Jamie Aviles. City Clerk Natalie Gonzaga administered the Oath of Office to Jamie Aviles.
Commissioner Jamie Aviles thanked the City Council for their support and the opportunity to serve the Chino community.
Mayor Ulloa reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included a meeting with two Chino Valley Fire District members; Chino Employee Recognition luncheon; a meeting with two Chino Valley Unified School Board members; and City Manager meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock reported on meeting and events attended since the last meeting that included Chino Valley Fire District Board Meeting; Chino Employee Recognition Luncheon; Chino Fireworks Spectacular; thanked Congresswoman Norma Torres for the generous donation for the Prado Park improvements; congratulated Deputy Chief Bjelland on his retirement; congratulated the CSPR Department staff for being honored with the Park and Recreation Month proclamation; and encouraged residents to celebrate the 4th of July responsibly and not use illegal fireworks.
Council Member Burton
Council Member Burton reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Employee Recognition luncheon; Chino Fireworks Spectacular; meeting with a resident; City Manager meeting; a meeting with two Chino Valley Unified School District members; gave the first pitch at Chino Girls Fastpitch game; closed session; and congratulated Deputy Chief Bjelland on his retirement.
Council Member Flores
16. Community Support Fund - Council Member Flores. Approve community support fund contribution to the Don Lugo Band Booster.
Staff Report By: Council Member Flores
RECOMMENDATION: Approve community support fund contribution of $500 to Don Lugo Band Booter.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to Approve community support fund contribution of $500 to Don Lugo Band Booter. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
Council Member Flores reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the five-year anniversary for All American Express car wash; water meeting
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with staff; City Manager meeting; Investment Policy Committee meeting; provided a message to youth stating ages of some founding fathers; and congratulated Deputy Chief Bjelland on his retirement.
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio reported on meetings and events attended since the last meeting that included the Chino Fireworks Spectacular; wished his wife a Happy Birthday; toured a low income housing complex in Yorba Linda; thanked Deputy Chief Bjelland for his many years of service to the community; thanked the Lewis Communities Development Company for completing the sidewalk project near Legacy Academy.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich had no report.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Galante reported on the City of Grants' Pass v. Johnson U.S. Supreme Court case, and acknowledged the City of Chino has been included in the footnote of the supporters of the petition.
Police Chief's Report
Chief Mensen reported the U.S. Supreme Court City of Grants Pass v. Johnson decision will provide the Chino Police Department another tool to work with the unhoused population, and provided 4th of July staffing updates and coverage to ensure a safe and happy 4th of July holiday.
Director's Report
Ben Orosco, Public Works Services Manager, provided an update on Ramona Avenue closure.
Fire Chief's Report
Chief Williams provided an update on 4th of July holiday; and public service updates regarding hot weather, fireworks, and pool safety.
Mayor Ulloa reminded residents to ensure pets have identification tags or micro chipped in case they get lost; announced the FFA barbecue and auction will take place on July 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chino Fairgrounds located at 5410 Edison Avenue.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned 7:22 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH OF JULY 2024.
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EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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(These minutes are not official until signed.)