CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 PM
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
The October 1, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Curtis Burton, Council Member Christopher Flores, and Council Member Marc Lucio ABSENT: NONE.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante read into the record the item listed on the Closed Session agenda.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Deborah Williams v. City of Chino, Case No. CIVDS2019754
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Number of Potential Cases: Two
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:04 p.m. and concluded at 5:44 p.m. The City Council reconvened the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member Lucio led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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CEREMONIALS
American Cancer Society - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Proclaim October 5, 2024, as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Day.
Mayor Ulloa read into the record a Proclamation designating October 5, 2024 as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Day in Chino and presented it to Janet Howe, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event Lead, Julie Pizzitola, American Cancer Society, Senior Development Manager, and Ed Zapiain, Lead of Logistics at American Cancer Society.
Mayor Ulloa announced the Chino Police Department will be wearing their commemorative pink police patches to raise awareness for breast cancer. Mayor Ulloa called up Deputy Police Chief Nicholas Marotta, who announced the Police Department pink patch will be available for purchase for $10 at the Chino Department and fundraiser proceeds will benefit the Loma Linda Cancer Research Center.
Emergency Nurses Week. Proclaim October 6-12, 2024 as Emergency Nurses Week.
Mayor Ulloa read into the record a Proclamation designating October 6 -12, 2024, as Emergency Nurses Week in Chino and presented it to Marie Christine Eusoof -Alviz, Director of Emergency Services, Amed Kasum, Clinical Supervisor, Amanda Nelsen, Clinical Supervisor, Gail Aviado, CEO of Chino Valley Medical Center accepted the proclamation.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Proclaim October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Mayor Ulloa read into the record a Proclamation designating October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Chino and presented it to Kari Franco, CSPR Supervisor, Pat Bell, House of Ruth Executive Director/CEO, and Rhonda Beltran, House of Ruth Chief Development Officer.
Mayor Ulloa also presented a certificate provided by Senator Susan Rubio's Office.
Community Planning Month. Proclaim October 2024 as Community Planning Month.
Mayor Ulloa read into the record a Proclamation designating October 2024 as Community Planning Month in Chino and presented it to Planning Commissioner Chair Jimmy Alexandris, Vice Chair Lissa Fraga, Commissioners Kevin Cisneroz, Steve Lewis, Vincent Lopez, and Lawrence Vieira.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Deborah Williams v. City of Chino, Case No. CIVDS2019754 The City Council received an update, provided direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Number of Potential Cases: Two
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The City Council received an update from representatives of Civica Law Group on the two cases of anticipated litigation, provided direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events:
Healthy Chino Pumpkin Garden Festival, Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Chino Community Garden, 5976 Riverside Dr. To register visit, www.cityofchino.org/healthychino.
Residential Community Clean-up is Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at 13793 Redwood St.
Halloween Spooktacular, Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Ruben S. Ayala Park, 14225 Central Ave. For information, visit www.cityofchino.org/halloween.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pastor Danny Unterkofler, CrossPoint Church, provided the invocation.
Melissa Compani, Representative, San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman, announced updates and upcoming events.
Joanne Genis, Chino Hills resident, spoke in support of Proposition 36, and Deputy Police Chief Nicholas Marotta provided information on Proposition 36.
Michael Gales, expressed concern regarding theft and overnight truck parking in his neighborhood.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 772327 to 772596, and Electronic Fund Transfers 519944E to 520040E, totaling $4,614,964.21.
2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for September 17, 2024 (All Members Present).
3. Elected City Officials’ Report Regarding Travel, Training, and Meetings. Receive and file the Elected City Officials’ Report reflecting City Council business related expenses incurred by the City.
4. Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code. Adopt Resolution No. 2024 -048 amending Appendix A of Chapter 2.60 of the Chino Municipal Code relating to the requirement for City officers and employees to file Statements of Economic Interests.
5. Notice of Completion - Old Schoolhouse Museum Barn & Site Improvements Project (PF201).
Accept the Old Schoolhouse Museum Barn & Site Improvements project (PF201) completed by Micon Construction, Inc., Placentia, CA.
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6. City of Chino Declaration of Intention to Establish Improvement Area 11 in Community Facilities District 2003 -3 and incur Bonded Indebtedness for the Improvement Area. Adopt Resolution 2024-049, declaring the intention to establish Improvement Area No. 11 and Resolution 2024-050, declaring the intention to Incur Bonded Indebtedness for the proposed Improvement Area 11 of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-3.
7. Falloncrest Development Agreement Annual Monitoring Report and Issuance of Certificate of Agreement Compliance. Accept the Annual Monitoring Report for the Falloncrest Development Agreement and Authorize the City Manager, or their Designee, to Issue a Certificate of Agreement Compliance.
8. Final Acceptance of Public Improvements Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Project 4201 Eucalyptus Avenue (M22-0001). Accept public improvements as complete for project M22 -0001; authorize release of the performance bond and initiate the warranty bond; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
9. Final Acceptance of Public Improvements for Tract Map No. 16420 -3 for the Town Center at The Preserve Development, the Area Bounded by Pine Avenue to the North, East Preserve Loop to the East, Market Street to the South, and Main Street to the West. Accept public improvements as complete for Tract Map No. 16420 -3; authorize release of the performance bond and initiate the warranty bond; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
10. Replacement Subdivision Improvement Agreements for Tract Map Nos. 20446 & 20446 -1 (Block 3) in The Preserve. Approve Replacement Subdivision Improvement Agreements and Securities with TH The Preserve Chino LLC for Tract Map No. 20446 and Century Communities of California, LLC for Tract Map No. 20446-1.
Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1-10 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2024 -009 Amending Chapter 8.80 of the Chino Municipal Code to Address Changes in Law. Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 2024 -009 amending Chino Municipal Code Chapter 8.80 (Health and Safety) to address changes in law brought about by City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, et al.
Staff Report By: Matthew Silver, Prosecuting Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024 -009 on first reading that will amend Chapter 8.80 (Health and Safety) of the City of Chino Municipal Code (CMC) to address changes in law brought about by the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, et al. , to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
Matthew Silver, Prosecuting Attorney, Civica Law Group, provided a report on the item.
Joanne Genis, Chino Hills resident, provided a public comment in support of the item and asked about the maximum time of arrest. Mr. Silver responded 6 months of jail time and potential fines.
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City Attorney Galante read the title of the ordinance into the record.
ORDINANCE 2024 -009 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.80 REGULATING PUBLIC CAMPING AND PUBLIC STORAGE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY TO ADDRESS CHANGES IN LAW BROUGHT ABOUT BY CITY OF GRANTS PASS, OREGON V. JOHNSON, ET AL.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, to Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-009 on first reading that will amend Chapter 8.80 (Health and Safety) of the City of Chino Municipal Code (CMC) to address changes in law brought about by the United States Supreme Court's ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, et al., to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
12. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2024 -010 Amending Chapter 2.36 to Add City of Chino Planning Commission Sphere of Influence Members. Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-010, to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
Staff Report By: Fred Galante, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024 -010, amending Chapter 2.36 (Planning Commission) of the Chino Municipal Code (CMC), to provide for the addition of two members of the Chino Planning Commission from the City’s Sphere of Influence, and to provide such members voting and advisory powers as defined, to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
City Attorney Fred Galante provided a report on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock asked Mr. Galante to explain the process to be triggered if a resident who resides in the Sphere of Influence area and serves on the Commission is annexed into the City. Mr. Galante explained they would be required to vacate the Sphere of Influence position and will be welcome to apply for an available seat on the Planning Commission as a resident of the City.
Council Member Burton clarified the voting ability powers are only designated in the Sphere of Influence area and not Citywide, and Mr. Galante concurred. Mr. Galante noted the Sphere of Influence members can participate in pre-zoned areas before they are formally annexed.
City Attorney Galante read the title of the ordinance into the record.
ORDINANCE 2024 -010 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.36 (PLANNING COMMISSION) TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITION OF TWO MEMBERS OF THE CHINO PLANNING COMMISSION FROM THE CITY’S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE, AND TO PROVIDE SUCH MEMBERS VOTING AND ADVISORY POWERS AS DEFINED THEREIN.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, seconded by Council Member Burton, to Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024 -010, amending Chapter 2.36 (Planning Commission) of the Chino Municipal Code (CMC), to provide for the addition of two members of the Chino Planning Commission from the City's Sphere of Influence, and to provide such members voting and advisory powers as defined, to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, AND LUCIO
NOES: FLORES
ABSENT: NONE.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Ulloa reported on the following meetings and events including the Water Facilities Board of Directors meeting; 75th Anniversary of the Chino Basin Water Conservation District Gala; Mobility 21 Conference; Healthy Chino 20th Anniversary Celebration; Chino Desalter Authority Finance Committee; Troop 3993 Eagle Scout Ceremony for Josiah Alvarado, and Closed Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock reported on the following meetings and events including the State of the County; CSPR Commission meeting; City Manager meeting; City of Pomona meeting; wished her sister a happy birthday, and her parents a happy 50th wedding anniversary; thanked Janet Howe and the Making Strides Cancer Awareness organization; thanked the nurses for their service to the community; announced the Soroptimist of the Chino Valley Western Hoe Down event at the American Legion Hall on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.; and thanked Joanne Genis for sharing her testimony; and noted she attended the Closed Session.
Council Member Burton
13. Community Support Fund - Council Member Burton. Approve community support fund contribution to St. Margaret Mary School 9th Annual Car Show.
Staff Report By: Council Member Burton
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a community support fund contribution of $250 to St. Margaret Mary School.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to Approve a community support fund contribution of $250 to St. Margaret Mary School. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
Council Member Burton reported on the following meetings and events including a meeting with
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a resident, State of the County, Housing Committee meeting, CVUSD Board meeting, 20 -year Healthy Chino Anniversary, City Manager meeting, City of Pomona meeting; City Manager meeting, Closed Session, thanked Joanne Genis for speaking in favor of Proposition 36 and for sharing her testimony, and announced the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is seeking poll workers in Chino for the upcoming November 5, 2024 General Election.
Council Member Flores
14. Community Support Fund - Council Member Flores. Approve Community Support Fund Contribution to Adrian’s World, Behavior Highway, Autism Society Inland Empire, and Food for Life Ministry.
Staff Report By: Council Member Flores
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a community support fund contribution of $500 to Adrian’s World, $500 to Behavior Highway, $500 to Autism Society Inland Empire, and $500 to Food for Life Ministry.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, seconded by Council Member Burton, to Approve a community support fund contribution of $500 to Adrian's World, $500 to Behavior Highway, $500 to Autism Society Inland Empire, and $500 to Food for Life Ministry. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
Council Member Flores reported on the following meetings and events including the Housing Committee meeting; Chino Basin Water Conservation 75th Anniversary Gala; thanked Joanne Genis for sharing her testimony; thanked the Chino Valley Medical Center for the services they provide to the Community; announced the Chino Valley Fire Foundation will install a safe station tower at Ruben S. Ayala Park equipped with an automated external defibrillator and the ribbon cutting is forthcoming; and announced there is a community cleanup day October 12, 2024.
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio reported on the following meetings and events including the Healthy Chino 20-Year celebration; Inland Empire Latino Economic and Policy Summit; City Manager meeting; Washington DC meetings with local legislators to discuss and seek support for the Pine Avenue connector, the Euclid Avenue Bridge, the Sphere of Influence improvements, FEMA grant opportunities, letters of support, and transitional housing; thanked Joanne Genis for her testimony; and thanked the Chino Valley Medical Center for the services they provide to the community.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich provided a reminder about earthquake preparedness and the upcoming Great Shakeout on October 17, 2024 at 10:17 a.m.; thanked Senator Susan Rubio who authored Senate Bill 536 for the relinquishment of the Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility, thanked Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez who co -authored the bill, and thanked the City Council for their courage and leadership through this process.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Galante provided a report on Senate Bill 98.
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Police Chief's Report
Deputy Chief Marotta announced the Coffee with a Cop event on October 2, 2024, at Flo's located at the Chino Airport; and provided an update on the Country Campout event on November 1-3, 2024 at Prado Regional Park.
Director's Report
Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided an update on the Ramona Avenue new pavement work that will begin on October 14, 2024.
Fire Chief's Report
Fire Chief Dave Williams invited residents to the annual Fire District Open House at Fire Station 61 located at 5092 Schaefer Avenue on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; announced the State of the Fire District event will take place on October 24, 2024 at Fire Station 61 and tickets are available online at www.chinofirefoundation.com or by calling 909-315-8801; Fire Chief Williams also provided an update on fire safety and active wildfires.
ADJOURN
Mayor Ulloa adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. The next meeting of the City Council will be a Study Session held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2024.
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EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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(These minutes are not official until signed.)