CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING - CHINO SENIOR CENTER
13170 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024
MINUTES
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
The July 30, 2024, Special Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the R
edevelopment Agency was called to order at 6:19 p.m. by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa at the Chino Senior Center.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: M ayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Curtis Burton, Council Member Christopher Flores, and Council Member Marc Lucio ABSENT: NONE.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
A
GENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
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UBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak.
C
ONSENT CALENDAR
1. Amended Property Tax Allocation for Annexation - LAFCO Reorganization (D
etachment/Annexation from County Service Area 70) No. 3268 - East End Annexation. Adopt Resolution No. 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 jurisdictional change described by LAFCO 3268 (PL20-0003, Annexation).
2. Award of Contracts for Water Operations Division - Morton Salt, Inc., for Bulk Solar Salt & U
nivar Solutions USA, LLC, for Hydrochloric Acid 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 amount of $110,000 for Hydrochloric Acid 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 amount not to exceed $48,786.34, for the application of 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: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: 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 Merrill Avenue Widening, Interconnect, and Euclid Median Improvements.
Staff Report By: Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 1) Create Capital Improvement Project MS253 titled “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.
Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer provided a presentation on 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 Euclid Avenue from Merrill Avenue up to Eucalyptus Avenue, including a new median, and a 13-foot-wide multipurpose trail.
Council Member Lucio asked if staff has communicated with the County regarding the sidewalk improvements. Mr. Plasencia confirmed staff is in communication with the County.
Mayor Ulloa asked about the City’s shared project cost and location and Mr. Plasencia stated the project will cost $5 million dollars and will encompass the median on Euclid Avenue from
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Eucalyptus to Merrill Avenues.
Mayor Ulloa asked if lighting, water lines, and maintenance fees were included as part of the proposed cost. Mr. Plasencia confirmed 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 Council to confirm if the median will 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 tolerant landscaping design.
Mayor Ulloa asked if the median would include a walking trail. Mr. Plasencia stated a 13 -foot multi-purpose trail will be added on the east side of Euclid Avenue, between Eucalyptus and Merrill Avenues, which is consistent with the General Plan.
Dennis Ralls, City Traffic Engineer, reported the General Plan includes a dedicated bike facility on Euclid Avenue, and noted the proposed landscaped trails will be designed for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock commented City of Ontario has opted to keep open space usage on their medians, along Euclid Avenue.
Council Member Burton recommended trees and the median landscape design remain consistent all the way down Euclid Avenue.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock commented she is looking forward to seeing residents be provided with options for outdoor activities.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to 1) Create Capital Improvement Project MS253 titled "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: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
5. Amendment to the Construction Reimbursement Agreement 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 between Central Avenue to Oaks Avenue.
Staff Report By: Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 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.
Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer, provided a presentation on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock noted the importance of landscaping included in these types of improvements.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem 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: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
ADJOURN
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.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024.
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EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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