INFRASTRUCTURE/ STREETS COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING — CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024
2: 00 P. M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The October 8, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City of Chino Infrastructure/Streets Committee Meeting was called to order at 2. 01 p. m. by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock in the Council Chambers.
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PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Comstock and Council Member Marc Lucio ABSENT: NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no requests to speak.
DISCUSSION
1. REDA Development — Euclid Avenue Median Landscape. Discussion regarding Euclid Avenue Median Landscape options.
Albert Espinoza, Deputy Director of Public Works, and City Engineer and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided a presentation on the item.
The Committee discussed the REDA Development proposed Euclid Avenue median drought tolerant landscape options, and A131572, which restricts the use of potable water from being used for nonfunctional turf.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock expressed that the landscape design as presented is not pedestrian friendly and is not consistent with the median design concept north on Euclid. Mr. Espinoza explained the landscape design will incorporate pedestrian accessibility design recommended by the City Council at the last meeting. City Manager Reich provided further clarification regarding the portions of Euclid that are truck routes considered in design.
Council Member Lucio inquired about the shared median contract agreement between the City of Chino and City of Ontario, and Mr. Espinoza confirmed that would be addressed after the full relinquishment of Euclid Avenue expected to take place in the second quarter of 2026.
2. Altitude Business Park. Discussion regarding the final acceptance of public improvements, extended items, and the Kimball median landscape.
Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer, and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided a presentation on the item.
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The Committee discussed the final acceptance of public improvements, extended items, and the Kimball median landscape.
Sean Finnegan, representative of the In & Out Burgers, stated he is not in agreement with the two- year extended warranty period. Ms. Lee explained the extended coverage is intended to ensure a
remedy is available in the event the median water pump fails. The Committee recommended the representatives work with staff regarding their concerns.
The Committee called for a brief recess at 2: 39 p. m. and reconvened at 2: 50 p. m.
Mr. Plasencia clarified the purpose of the warranty, and Mr. Finnegan stated he agreed with the proposed extended warranty with understanding the 2- year extended warranty only applies to the storm drain pump and sink holes.
3. Euclid Avenue Bridge. Status update on the Euclid Avenue Bridge project.
Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided a presentation on the item.
Staff emphasized the importance of an Environment Impact Report ( EIR) and noted the project cost estimates.
The Committee emphasized the need for an updated local hazard mitigation plan to qualify for grant opportunities.
The Committee recommended staff proceed with the recommendation and advancing the project.
4. Pine Avenue Connector Update. Update on the Pine Avenue project.
Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided a presentation on the item.
Daniel Bobadilla, Public Works Director/City Engineer, City of Chino Hills, spoke in support of the item.
Sal Chavez, Project Delivery Manager of San Bernardino County Transportation Authority SBCTA), spoke in support of the item.
Johnny Murad, Huitt- Zollars, spoke in support of the item.
The Committee expressed its support for the recommendation and emphasized the necessity to collaborate with other agencies to advance this project.
5. Preserve Circulation DIF Reconciliation (" Lewis"). Discussion regarding reconciliation of DIF Lewis Management Corporation and Di F update.
Sylvia Ramos, Contracts & DIF Administrator, and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works provided a presentation on the item.
The Committee discussed the Preserve Circulation DIF reconciliation, the validated costs, and the Preserve DIF Street submittals by Lewis.
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ADJOURN
3 The meeting adjourned at 3: 38 p. m. The next Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure/ Streets Committee will take place as needed in these Council Chambers with at least 72 hours' notice per the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 29T" DAY OF JULY 2025.
KAREN C. COMSTOCK, COUNCIL MEMBER
ATTEST:
NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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