CHINOCITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSORAGENCYTO THE REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING -CHINOSENIOR CENTER
13170 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024
MINUTES
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The July 30, 2024, Special Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the RedevelopmentAgency was called to order at 6:19 p.m. by MayorEunice M. Ulloa at the Chino Senior Center.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MayorEunice M. Ulloa, MayorPro Tern KarenC. Comstock, Council Member Curtis Burton, Council MemberChristopherFlores, and Council MemberMarcLucio ABSENT: NONE.
FLAG SALUTE
MayorPro Tern Comstockled the assemblyin recitingthe Pledgeof Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City ManagerLinda Reichreportedthere were no additionsor revisionsto the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak.
CONSENTCALENDAR
1. Amended Property Tax Allocation for Annexation LAFCO Reorganization Detachment/Annexationfrom County ServiceArea 70) No. 3268 - East End Annexation. Adopt ResolutionNo. 2024-039, determining the amount of property tax revenues to be exchanged between and among the City of Chino and the County of San Bernardino, resulting from the jurisdictionalchange describedby LAFCO 3268 (PL20-0003, Annexation).
2. Award of Contracts for Water Operations Division - Morton Salt, Inc., for Bulk Solar Salt & Univar Solutions USA LLC, for HydrochloricAcid FCC/NSF Grade. Approve a contract to 1) Morton Salt, Inc., in the amount of $ 550,000 for Bulk Solar Salt purchase and 2) Univar Solutions USA, LLC, in the amountof $110,000 for HydrochloricAcid FCC/NSF Grade.
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3. Award of Contract and Approve a Pilot Project for the Utilization of Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry ( REAS). Adopt Resolution 2024-040 supporting the pilot project for the utilization REAS and award a contract to Petrochem Materials, Innovation, LLC, Carlsbad, CA in an amountnot to exceed $48,786.34, for the applicationof REAS.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Council Member Burton, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1-3 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
4. The Ontario Ranch Business Park Project (referred to as REDA) Merrill Avenue Widening, Interconnect, and Euclid Median Improvements. Approve the Ontario Ranch Business Park Project Right of Entry Agreement, MOU, & Construction Reimbursement Agreement for the MerrillAvenue Widening, Interconnect, and Euclid MedianImprovements.
Staff Report By: Jesus Plasencia, AssistantCity Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 1) Create Capital Improvement Project MS253titled " Merrill Avenue Widening, Interconnect, and Euclid Avenue Median Improvements"; 2) appropriate 15,709,100 to the TransportationFund 320; 3) schedule year-end transfers from the following:
reserve fund balance for perimeter and circulation enhancements around Chino Airport, primarily along Merrill Avenue, funded by Scannell Properties (FedEx development) reserve account (320-35335), totaling $4,764,984; Future Improvementsdeposit account (220-24270) totaling $3,309,027for the Euclid Median/Widening; Citywide Circulation (Streets, Signals and Bridges) Development Impact Fee Fund ( 220) totaling $ 2,021,986; and The Preserve Circulation ( Streets, Signals and Bridges) Development Impact Fee Fund ( 260) totaling 5,613,104; 4) approve a construction reimbursementagreement not to exceed $15,709,100 between the City and the developer, Euclid Land Venture, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the Merrill Avenue Widening, Interconnect, and Euclid Avenue Median Improvements; 5) approve the Right of Entry Agreement between the City and San Bernardino County to obtain access to certain portions of airport property necessary for constructing the Merrill Avenue public improvements; 6) approve the Memorandumof Understandingbetween the City and Euclid Land Venture, LLC, a Delaware Hmitedliability company, to transfer the rights under the Right of Entry Agreement to the developer for the constructionof the Merrill Avenue Public Improvements; and 8) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documentson behalf of the City.
Jesus Plasencia, AssistantCity Engineerprovideda presentationon the item.
Council Member Lucio asked about the project locations and if sidewalk improvements were included. Mr. Plasencia confirmed the improvements will include the areas along the developer's frontage on EuclidAvenue from MerrillAvenue up to EucalyptusAvenue, including a new median, and a 13-foot-wide multipurposetrail.
Council MemberLucio asked if staff has communicatedwith the County regarding the sidewalk improvements. Mr. Plasenciaconfirmedstaff is in communicationwith the County.
Mayor Ulloa asked about the City's shared project cost and location and Mr. Plasenciastated the project will cost $5 million dollars and will encompass the median on Euclid Avenue from CITY
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Eucalyptusto MerrillAvenues.
3 Mayor Ulloa asked if lighting, water lines, and maintenancefees were included as part of the proposed cost. Mr. Plasenciaconfirmed the median will include landscaping and the irrigation system, however the maintenance agreement with the City of Ontario will be presented to Council for consideration at a future meeting. Mr. Plasencia stated he was uncertain if the median design included lighting. Mayor Ulloa asked staff to report back to Councilto confirm if the medianwill include lighting.
Council Member Burton inquired about the median dimensions and Mr. Plasencia stated the proposed median will be 65 feet in width and will include drought tolerantlandscaping design.
Mayor Ulloa asked if the median would include a walking trail. Mr. Plasenciastated a 13-foot multi-purpose trail will be added on the east side of Euclid Avenue, between Eucalyptusand MerrillAvenues, which is consistentwith the General Plan.
Dennis Ralls, City Traffic Engineer, reported the General Plan includesa dedicatedbike facility on Euclid Avenue, and noted the proposed landscapedtrails will be designed for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstockcommented City of Ontario has opted to keep open space usage on their medians, along EuclidAvenue.
Council Member Burton recommended trees and the median landscape design remain consistentall the way down EuclidAvenue.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstockcommented she is looking forward to seeing residents be provided with options for outdoor activities.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to 1) Create Capital Improvement Project IViS253titled " Merrill Avenue Widening, Interconnect, and Euclid Avenue Median Improvements"; 2) appropriate $ 15,709,100 to the Transportation Fund 320; 3) schedule year-end transfers from the following: reserve fund balance for perimeter and circulation enhancements around Chino Airport, primarily along Merrill Avenue, funded by Scannell Properties ( FedEx development) reserve account 320-35335), totaling $ 4,764,984; Future Improvements deposit account ( 220-24270) totaling $ 3,309,027 for the Euclid Median/Widening; Citywide Circulation ( Streets, Signals and Bridges) Development Impact Fee Fund ( 220) totaling $ 2,021,986; and The Preserve Circulation ( Streets, Signals and Bridges) Development Impact Fee Fund (260) totaling $ 5,613,104; 4) approve a construction reimbursement agreement not to exceed 15,709,100 between the City and the developer, Euclid Land Venture, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the Merrill Avenue Widening, Interconnect, and Euclid Avenue Median Improvements; 5) approve the Right of Entry Agreement between the City and San Bernardino County to obtain access to certain portions of airport property necessary for constructing the Merrill Avenue public improvements; 6) approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Euclid Land Venture, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, to transfer the rights under the Right of Entry Agreement to the developer for the construction of the Merrill Avenue Public Improvements; and 8) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
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NOES:
ABSENT:
NONE.
NONE.
4 5. Amendmentto the Construction ReimbursementAgreement with LS College Park, LLC for the design/construction of public improvements on Edison Avenue between Central Avenue to Oaks Avenue in the amount of $ 2,500,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed 16,200,000. Approve an amendment to the construction reimbursement agreement with LS College Park, LLC for the design/construction of public improvements on Edison Avenue betweenCentralAvenue to Oaks Avenue.
Staff Report By: Jesus Plasencia, AssistantCity Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 1) Appropriate $2,500,000 to the Transportation Fund (320 Fund) and schedule a correspondingyear-end transfer from the Citywide Circulation (Streets, Signals, & Bridges) Development Impact Fee program (220 Fund); 2) increase the project budget for ST163, Edison Avenue between Central and Oaks Avenues, by $2,500,000 bringing the total project budget to $16,200,000; 3) approve an amendment to the construction reimbursement agreement with LS College Park, LLC for the design and construction of public improvements on Edison Ave between Central Avenue and Oaks Avenue, increasing the agreement amount by $2,500,000, for a total not to exceed $16,200,000; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute all the necessarydocumentsof behalf of the City.
Jesus Plasencia, AssistantCity Engineer, provideda presentationon the item.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock noted the importance of landscaping included in these types of improvements.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, to 1) Appropriate $ 2,500,000 to the Transportation Fund ( 320 Fund) and schedule a corresponding year-end transfer from the Citywide Circulation ( Streets, Signals, & Bridges) Development Impact Fee program ( 220 Fund); 2) increase the project budget for ST163, Edison Avenue between Central and Oaks Avenues, by $ 2,500,000 bringing the total project budget to $ 16,200,000; 3) approve an amendment to the construction reimbursement agreement with LS College Park, LLC for the design and construction of public improvements on Edison Ave between Central Avenue and Oaks Avenue, increasing the agreement amount by $ 2,500,000, for a total not to exceed $ 16,200,000; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute all the necessary documents of behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADJOURN
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in the City Council Chambers.