CITY OF CHINO
MONTHLY AGENCY REPORTS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 - Covering meetings from July 1 through July 31, 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 No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 17, 2024
Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
Council Representative: Christopher Flores | Staff Report By: Ellyse Martinez Meeting Date: July 15, 2024
• On July 15, Council Member Flores attended the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting. • On July 18 , City staff Jackie Melendez and Ellyse Martinez attended the Chamber Business Mixer and New Member Reception at El Prado Golf Course. There, they connected with various small businesses in Chino.
• On July 25 , Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, Council Members Burton and Flores, Lin da Reich, and Jackie Melendez attended the Chamber Business Awards and Recognition Dinner. Mayor Pro Tem Comstock and Council Members Burton and Flores accepted the Chairman's award on behalf of the City of Chino.
The City was recognized for various partnerships with the Chamber, including the Business Innovation Center project.
Next anticipated meeting date: August 19, 2024
CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report By: D ave Crosley Meeting Date: July 11, 2024
The CDA Board of Directors met on July 11 and received routine financial information reports. The Board also approved professional services agreements with Tom Dodson & Associates for environmental consulting services and with Geoscience Support Services for hydrological and well design services. These professional services pertain to contamination plume monitoring wells and extraction wells. Additionally, the CDA General Manager reported that the CDA produced a sufficient volume of tre ated water in Fiscal Year 23/24 to fulfill delivery obligations to the CDA members (Chino received a delivery of 5,179 acre-feet).
Next anticipated meeting date: August 1, 2024
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CHINO BASIN WATERMASTER
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report By: Dave Crosley No meeting during this reporting period.
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: July 10, 2024
• During the Presentations/Announcements portion of the agenda:
o Board Member Harvey Luth introduced Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez, who presented the district with a check for $6.2 million for the new fire station in Chino Hills (Fire Station 68). o The new Administrative Assistant was introduced.
o Seven new paramedics/firefighters were introduced.
o Promotions and one retirement were recognized.
• Public comments were taken about the properties identified for weed abatement. • During the Liaison Reports to the Fire District, Chino Mayor Pro Tem Karen Comstock provided information on numerous City events during July and August. During Board Comments, she responded to questions regarding the legal parameters surrounding illegal fireworks, which could result in a misdemeanor, leading to possible imprisonment or fine. Additionally, she clarified that the fine amount is determined by City policy and ordinance.
• The Board approved the Consent Calendar on a 5-0 vote, including a Memorandum of Agreement with the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District regarding the San Bernardino County Regional Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Six (RTF-6) Response System. • The Board also approved the following on 5-0 votes:
o Resolution No. 2024-12 on a 5-0 vote, approving the Records Retention Schedule and Records Management and Disposition Policy for the Chino Valley Independent Fire District. o A contract amendment with PBK Architects for $169,159 for Fire Station 68 services. o Authorized staff to seek proposals for professional Project/Construction Management services for Fire Station 68.
o Information Technology equipment replacements totaling $159,415. • Fire Chief Comments providing included the following:
o Deputy Fire Marshall internal recruitment – The recruitment closed, and interviews were held.
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o CONFIRE Hiring Committee – The committee is in the process of securing a new Director.
Next anticipated meeting date: August 12, 2024
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report By: Vivian Castro Meeting Date: July 18, 2024
• Resolution 2024/2025-06, Opposing Amended Assembly Bill 1955 – The Board voted to oppose AB 1955 (Ward), which would require the State Department of Education to develop or update existing resources for support and community resources for parents, guardians, and families of LGBTQ pupils, and strategies to increase support for LGBTQ pupils. Moved (Na), seconded (Cruz), motioned carried (3-1, Bridge voted no, and Monroe absent) to adopt Resolution 2024/2025-06, opposing amended Assembly Bill 1955. The bill was signed by Governor Newsom on July 15 and chaptered into law. • Me eting with City of Chino – During the Board Members Communications portion of the agenda, Board Member James Na spoke about attending a meeting with representatives from the City of Chino – the City Manager, Mayor, and Councilman Bur ton. The discussion was about campus security and school resources officers (SROs), support for the HOPE Center, and future development in the southern part of Chino that will create 5,000+ homes.
• Di strict Accomplishments and Recognitions – Board Member Andrew Cruz stated that CVUSD was voted the #1 school district in the Inland Empire in 2024. He also shared that in 2023/2024, CVUSD was identified as the first among 345 school districts in California to earn PBIS recognition . He noted that CVUSD captured first place in San Bernardino County for having the greatest number of schools recognized as either platinum or gold.
• L egacy School Opening – Several Board members discussed attending the first day of the school at CVUSD’s newest school, Legacy Academy, a K-8 school located in the Chino Preserve area. • L egal Fees – Superintendent Norm Enfield provided an overview of the district’s legal fees, explaining that to date there were costs of $1 .1 million that preceded the pro bono attorney from Liberty Justice representing the district.
• L itigation – Board Chair Sonja Shaw discussed existing state litigation against the district, commented on the State of California and its laws, and said the public supports the CVUSD board.
Next anticipated meeting date: August 15, 2024
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – Measure G Oversight Committee Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report By: Silvia Avalos No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 4, 2024
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CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE FOR CIM & CIW
Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report By: Ted Olden No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: August 13, 2024
INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY REGIONAL SEWERAGE PROGRAM Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Dave Crosley No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 5, 2024
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – I nland Empire Division
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: August 8, 2024
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – Legislative Task Force
Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report by: Vivian Castro No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
OMNITRANS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Dennis Ralls Meeting Date: July 3, 2024
No items on the agenda had a direct or indirect impact on the City of Chino.
The items on the agenda were routine matters and included either updates to previously reported matters or routine reports.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 4, 2024 – Dark in August
ONTARIO INT ERNATIONA L AIRPORT AUTHORITY (OIAA) INTER -AGENCY COLLABORATIVE (ROUNDTABLE)
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SOLID WASTE ADVISORY TASK FORCE
Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report by: Xo chitl Huerta 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: July 3, 2024
The Board received and filed an update from SBCTA staff on the Pine Avenue Extension and Widening Project in Chino and Chino Hills. This item was previously discussed at the Metro Valley Study Session meeting last month. The Board also approved an extension to the project management services provided by Dynamic Engineering for the SR-60 at Central Bridge Project to cover the plant establishment period. Both items were on consent, and the consent calendar was approved without discussion.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 4, 2024 – Dark in August SBCTA – City Selection Committee
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: August 15, 2024
SCAG – General Assembly
Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez 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 No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
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Water Facilities Authority Board of Directors
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: D ave Crosley Meeting date: July 18, 2024
The WFA Board of Directors met on July 18 and received a presentation by the General Manager regarding a proposed staffing plan for Fiscal Year 24/25 with consideration of succession strategy factors, includ ing title revisions for two operations positions and a 25% increase in the number of operators, represe nting an additional $99,000 - $168,000 expense. The Board approved the proposed plan.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 19, 2024
West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Council Representative: Chris Flores | Staff Report by: V ivian Castro No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: August 27, 2024