CITY OF CHINO
MONTHLY AGENCY REPORTS
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 - Covering meetings from June 1 through June 30, 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 Meeting Date: June 20, 2024
Financial Statement Update – Update on Balance Sheet and Income Statement through March 31, 2024. Total capital is at $263,517, and total profit year-to-date is $43,130. 2024-2 025 Meeting Schedule – A revised schedule will be presented at the next meeting.
Use of Community Center Kitchen by Caterers – The committee discussed a request that was sent to Linda Reich, Chino City Manager, by a caterer, asking if the community center kitchen may be used by caterers to prepare food. Margaret Fernandez, Chino Campus Dean, explained that in the past, equipment had been damaged and was then unavailable for use by instructional classes. Furthermore, it is industry standard for the kitchen to be used only for staging, and not for preparation of food. Committee members agreed to continue the practice of allowing the use of the kitchen for staging only and not allow equipment to be used by caterers for food preparation.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 19, 2024
Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
Council Representative: Christopher Flores | Staff Report By: Ellyse Martinez Meeting Date: June 17, 2024
• On Friday, June 14, the Chamber hosted a Roundtable with Senator Susan Rubio. Council Member Flores was in attendance.
• On Saturday, June 22 , All-American Express Carwash hosted their 5 -year anniversary Customer Appreciation event. Council Member Flores and Ellyse Martinez attended on behalf of the City.
Next anticipated meeting date: July 15, 2024
CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report By: D ave Crosley Meeting Date: June 6, 2024
The Chino Basin Desalter Authority (CDA) Board of Directors approved a revised Reserve Policy for FY 2024/25 (increasing the total amount of reserve from $12.65M to $15.73M) and several contracts necessary for uninterrupted operations with the July 1, 2024 start of FY 2024/25, including:
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• Aquasystec for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programming and maintenance for the Chino II Desalter.
• Carollo Engineers, Inc. for on-call support for concentrate reduction facility operations. • Hazen & Sawyer for on-call engineering support services. • Frazenburg LLC for centrifuge maintenance and repair. • Synagro-WWT, Inc. For transport and disposal of clarifier solids.
Additionally, the CDA Board approved an amendment to an existing des ign contract with Carollo Engineers to rehabilitate chemical rooms located at the Chino I Desalter.
Next anticipated meeting date: July 11, 2024
CHINO BASIN WATERMASTER
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report By: Dave Crosley Meeting Date: June 27, 2024
The Chino Basin Watermaster Board of Directors approved a new renegotiated contract with its engineer, West Yost Associ ates, Inc., establishing professional service rates/escalators for the next five years. T he contract provides that work assignments shall be authorized by separate task orders.
Next anticipated meeting date: August 22, 2024
CHINO VALLEY INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICT Liaison to Board of Directors Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report By: Linda Reich Meeting Date: June 12, 2024 - Regular Meeting
• The Board discussed the performance evaluation of Legal Counsel during closed session. • They heard a presentation on drones. Then, employee service awards for various years of service were presented, followed by several retirement recognitions. • Resolution No. 2024-10 adopting the FY 2024-25 Budget was approved unanimously. • Chino Mayor Pro Tem Karen Comstock reported on numerous community events during the Liaison Reports to the Fire District and provided an update on the California Institution for Men. • The Board approved Resolution 2024-11, the FY 2024-25 agreement with CalFire. • Staff reported on Board activities and participation at various events in Chino, including the State of the City and the Memorial Date Tribute.
• The following calls were reported for the month of June 2024: 1,138 EMS: 976; FIRE: 40; Other: 122.
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Meeting Date: June 26, 2024 - Special Meeting
The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 2024 -13 calling for and consolidating the General District Election with the Statewide Election to be held on November 5, 2024 for the election of members of the Board of Directors from Divisions 1, 2, and 4 as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California.
Next anticipated meeting date: July 10, 2024
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report By: Vivian Castro Meeting Date: June 6, 2024
• Resolution 2023/2024- 60, Opposing the Biden Administration's Title IX Overhaul - Moved (Na) seconded (Monroe) motioned carried (4 -1, Bridge voted no) to adopt Resolution 2023/2024- 60, Opposing the Biden Administration's Title IX overhaul and subsequent elimination of vital protection for women and girls.
• R
esolution 2023/2024- 64, Opposing the Governor's 2024/2025 May Revise Budget for Violating the State Constitution and Reducing School Funding - Moved (Na) seconded (Cruz) motioned carried unanimously (5 -0) to adopt Resolution 2023/2024- 64, opposing the Governor's 2024/2025 May Revise Budget for violating the State Constitution and reducing school funding. • P ublic Hearing Regarding the 2024/2025 Budget - President Shaw opened the public hearing regarding the 2024/2025 budget at 7:20 p.m. There were no speakers, and the hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m. • P ublic Hearing Regarding the Local Control and Accountability Plan – President Shaw opened the public hearing regarding the Local Control and Accountability Plan at 7:21 p.m. There were no speakers, and the hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m.
Meeting Date: June 20, 2024
• President Shaw presented an award to Superintendent Enfield recognizing that Chino Valley Unified School District was voted by the readers of the Daily Bulletin as Inland Valley's Favorite School District. • During the “Comments from the Audience on Items Not on the Agenda” section, Chino Mayor Eunice Ulloa discussed several City events.
• Resolution 2023/2024- 68 - Moved (Na) seconded (Bridge) motioned carried unanimously (5 -0) to adopt Resolution 2023/2024 -68, Order of Election and Specifications of the Election Order in the Chino Valley Unified School District of San Bernardino County, California; Resolution Ordering School District Election for Governing Board Members Whose Terms Expire December 13, 2024. • A
doption of the 2024/2025 Budget - Moved (Na) seconded (Cruz) motioned carried unanimously (5 - 0) to adopt the 2024/2025 budget for all funds and authorize the Superintendent or designee to sign the 2024/2025 District Certification of Budget Adoption. • 2
024/2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan - Moved (Na) seconded (Cruz) motioned carried unanimously (5-0) to adopt the 2024/2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan.
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• Amended Facilities Memorandum of Understanding by and Between Chino Valley Unified School District and Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive, 2024/2025 - Moved (Na) seconded (Cruz) motioned carried unanimously (5-0) to approve the Amended Facilities MOU.
Next anticipated meeting date: July 18, 2024
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – Measure G Oversight Committee Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report By: Silvia Avalos Meeting Date: June 2024
No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 4, 2024
CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE FOR CIM & CIW
Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report By: Ted Olden Meeting Date: June 11, 2024
• The current inmate count at CIM is 2,273, with 46 of those being condemned inmates. • Issues discussed included the continued construction of the 50-bed mental health facility, a facility-wide roofing repair project, and an HVAC project on Facility A, which is scheduled to be completed in February 2025. The Business and Finance Bachelor’s Program through Cal State LA will begin in 2025.
Finally, an inmate fundraiser generated $5,368 for the Wounded Warrior Project, while the Community Resource office donated $2,241 to the Cal State San Bernardino Veteran’s Center. • The current count at CIW is 1,236. The facility host ed a Juneteenth Ice Cream Event on 6/19 , a July 4 BBQ event for the population, a Transcendence Workshop on 7/22 -7/29, and a Bill Glass – Behind the Wall event on 8/10.
Next anticipated meeting date: August 13, 2024
INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY REGIONAL SEWERAGE PROGRAM Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Dave Crosley Meeting Date: June 6, 2024
The Regional Sewerage Program Policy Committee supported forwarding two significant bus iness items to the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) Board of Directors:
• FY 2024/25 Regional Wastewater Mid- Year Budget - T he proposed FY 2024/25 budget is $264.6M.
There are no changes to the B oard’s April 19, 2023, adopted Wastewater Connection Fee ($8,620/equivalent dwelling unit) or Monthly Sewer Service Rate ($24.79/equivalent dwelling unit).
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• Ten-Year Sewer Capital Forecast - The $1.028.9B ten-year forecast for FY 2024/25 through FY 2033/34 considers continued operational efficiency, aging infrastructure rehabilitation/repl acement, increasingly stringent environmental regulations, and service area growth. The forecast serves as a guide for planning anticipated capital funding needs.
Next anticipated meeting date: August 1, 2024
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – I nland Empire Division
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez Meeting Date: June 13, 2024
The League of Cities Inland Empire Division held a meeting hosted by the City of Chino at Chino PD on June
13. During the meeting, Chino Police Chief Kevin Mensen presented the package of retail theft bills and the District Attorney initiative on the November 5, 2024, state ballot.
Additional presentations were provided on the following:
• League of California Cities Board of Directors Update by League VP, Dr. Lynne Kennedy • California Business Roundtable Initiative Update by League Vice President Dr. Lynne Kennedy and Art Bishop
• Legislative Update by Ontario Councilmember Debra Porada • Annual Conference and Division Update by League IE Public Affairs Manager Laura Varela Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – Legislative Task Force
Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report by: Vivian Castro Meeting Date: June 2024
No meeting was held during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
OMNITRANS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Dennis Ralls Meeting Date: June 5, 2024
This month, the board adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 Management Plan and Fiscal Year 2025 Marketing Plan.
The FY2025 Management Plan sets the priorities for the next fiscal year , which helps guide the budget, programs, and projects.
This next Management Plan will focus on Customer Experience, Employee Experience, Safety & Security, Sustainability, and Innovation. The FY2025 Marketing Plan sets goals for the organization’s outreach and includes building ridership, elevating customer experiences, strengthening partnerships, supporting workforce development, and targeted community engagement for the next fiscal year.
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The marketing plans also set goals of increasing ridership by 17%, increasing revenue by 5%, and achieving at least an 85% positive customer satisfaction goal.
Next anticipated meeting date: July 3, 2024
ONTARIO INT ERNATIONA L AIRPORT AUTHORITY (OIAA) INTER -AGENCY COLLABORATIVE (ROUNDTABLE)
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez Meeting Date: June 2024
No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SOLID WASTE ADVISORY TASK FORCE
Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report by: Xo chitl Huerta Meeting Date: June 2024
No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: October 16, 2024
SBCTA – San Bernardino Co. Transportation Authority Board of Directors Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Dennis Ralls Meeting Date: June 5, 2024
The SBCTA Metro Valley Study Session (a sub-committee of the Board) met on June 13 and received a report on the Pine Avenue Extension and Widening Project from SBCTA staff.
The staff report gave the study session members an update based on documents obtained by Chino Staff.
SBCTA staff concluded that environmental clearance and design challenges remain, which will likely take months to complete. They estimate that the project cost will continue to rise due to the increased costs and time delays before it is put out to bid. The Board of Directors will receive and file this report at their July 3 board meeting.
Next anticipated meeting date: July 3, 2024
SBCTA – City Selection Committee
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez Meeting Date: June 2024
No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
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SCAG – General Assembly
Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez Meeting Date: June 2024
No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
Santa Ana Watershed Advisory Council
Council Representative: Chris Flores | Staff Report by: Dave Crosley Meeting Date: June 2024
No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
Water Facilities Authority Board of Directors
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: D ave Crosley Meeting Date: June 2024
No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: July 18, 2024
West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Council Representative: Chris Flores | Staff Report by: V ivian Castro Meeting Date: June 25, 2024
1. Resolution No. 2024-06 – The Board held a public hearing and a dopted resolution 2024-06, approving the Engineer’s Reports, confirming the diagram and assessment, and order ing the continuation of the levy of assessments for fiscal year 2024 -25 for the Assessment No. 1 and Assessment No. 2 . This was the final step in levying assessments for fiscal year 2024 -25, which will be submitted by the district’s consultant to the San Bernardino County Auditor to be included on the 2024 -25 property tax bills. The Board approved the resolution unanimously.
2. F Y 2024- 25 Budget Pay Scale Adjustment—The Board unanimously approved a resolution to amend the FY 2024-25 Budget to incorporate pay scale adjustments. The budget includes a 3% increase in staff pay rates.
3. U pdated Employee Job Descriptions – A report proposing Updated Employee Job Descriptions was presented to the Board. The last time the position descriptions were updated was in October 2020. New position descriptions for Finance/HR Director, Field Supervisor, and Accounting Clerk were added. The item was approved unanimously.
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4. Staff Reports - The reports showed 7 service requests, 130 inspections, and 111 treatments in Chino in May. A total of 3,604 mosquitoes were collected in 338 trap -nights in May 2024, with 55% of those collected in Chino.
Next anticipated meeting date: August 27, 2024