CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, OCTOBER15, 2024
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION - 4:45 PM
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The October 15, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 4:52 pm by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tern 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 items 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: Chino Basin Municipal Water District v. City of Chino, et. al. (Case No. RCVRS 51010)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Geriann Kingslan, Director of Human Resources/ Risk Management.
Employee Organizations: Chino Police Officers Association, Chino Police Management Association, and Unrepresented Management.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:53 p.m. and concluded at 5:56 p.m. The City Council reconvened the meeting at 6:04 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Girl Scouts from Troops 5181 and 1744 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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CEREMONIALS
Proclamations
Lights On Afterschool Day - Proclaim October 24, 2024, as Lights On Afterschool Day. 2 Mayor Ulloa read into the record the Proclamation designating October 24, 2024, as Lights On Afterschool Day in Chino. Hayley Page, CSPR Coordinator and Mary Sinclair, CSPR Supervisor accepted the Proclamation.
Presentations
Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez - Recognition of California District 53 Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez.
Mayor Ulloa presented a city tile to Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez in recognition of his 11 years of dedicated service to the City of Chino and its residents.
Police Chief Mensen spoke in recognition of Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez and his continued support of public safety.
Harvey Luth, President of the Chino Valley Fire District Board, Tom Haughey, Director of the Chino Valley Fire District Board, and Fire Chief Dave Williams, presented a plaque to Assemblymember Rodriguez and thanked him for his commitment to public safety.
Business of the Month - Award the Business of the Month for October 2024 to Owen' s Bistro.
Mayor Ulloa presented the October 2024 Business of the Month Award to James, Denise, and Owen Kelly of Owen's Bistro.
Mayor's Home Beautification Award - Award of the Mayor's Home Beautification Award for October 2024.
Mayor Ulloa announced the Mayor's Home Beautification Award for October 2024 winners as the Baybay Family of Yeager Street in The Preserve who were not able to attend the meeting, but ensured staff will deliver their award.
City of Chino Finance Department Procurement Division Recognition - Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award for 2024.
Mayor Ulloa presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Finance Department Purchasing Division for being awarded the 2024 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.
Jizelle Sandoval, Purchasing Manager and Nadyne Lowry, Acting Director of Finance were present to accept the recognition.
REPORTOUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante reported on the closed session as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION.
Pursuant to Paragraph ( 1) of Subdivision ( d) of Government Code Section 54956. 9: Chino Basin Municipal Water District v. City of Chino, et. al. (Case No. RCVRS 51010) The City Council received a briefing from attorney Jimmy Gutierrez, and no further reportable action was taken.
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6:
3 Agency Negotiator: Geriann Kingslan, Director of Human Resources/ Risk Management.
Employee Organizations: Chino Police Officers Association, Chino Police Management Association, and Unrepresented Management.
The City Council received a briefing, and no further reportable action was taken.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
INFORMATION
External Agency Report for October 15, 2024. Receive and file the External Agency Report for October 15, 2024 ( Covering Meetings from August 1 - August 31, 2024 ).
Mayor Ulloa announced the External Agency Report was included in the agenda packet.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events:
Residential Community Clean- up is on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. at 13793 Redwood Street.
Halloween Spectacular is on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Ruben S.
Ayala Park, 14225 Central Avenue.
Election Day is on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. For more information contact the Chino City Clerk's Office at 909-334-3306, the San Bernardino Registrar of Voters Office at 909-387-8300, or visit www. cityofchino. org/elections.
Bark Around Ayala Park is on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Ruben S. Ayala Park, 5575 Edison Avenue.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pastor Dennis Hostettler, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, provided the invocation.
Melissa Compani, Representative, San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman, announced upcoming events.
Donna Marchesi expressed concern with building, code, and safety enforcement issues in her neighborhood. Police Chief Mensen and Warren Morelion, Director of Development Services spoke to address Ms. Marchesi' s concerns.
CONSENTCALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 772597 to 772809, and Electronic Fund Transfers 520041 E to 520133E, totaling $ 5,276,437.40
2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for October 1, 2024 ( All Members Present).
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5. 6.
7. 8.
9. 10.
11. 12.
13. 14.
15. 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.
Monthly Legislative Update - October 15, 2024. Receive and file the Priority Legislative Items Report dated October 15, 2024 and the Tracked State Legislation report.
City of Chino City Council Code of Conduct. Approve Resolution No. 2024-052, which updates the Chino City Council Code of Conduct to include additional norms agreed upon by the City Council at the July 31, 2024 City Council Goal Setting Workshop.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-009. Approve adoption of Ordinance No. 2024- 009 (Second Reading), amending Chino Municipal Code Chapter 8.80 (Health and Safety) regulating public camping and public storage of personal property.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-010. Approve adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-010 ( Second Reading), amending Chino Municipal Code Chapter 2.36 (Planning Commission) for the addition of two members of the Chino Planning Commission from the City's Sphere of Influence.
Vendor Cap Increase with CE Mechanical, Inc. for HVAC Replacement and Repairs at City-owned Facilities. Approve a vendor cap increase with CE Mechanical Inc., Chino, CA in the amount of $ 100, 000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $ 150, 000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Vendor Cap Increase with Conor Consulting, LLC for Leadership Education and Coaching Services. Approve a vendor cap increase with Conor Consulting, LLC in the amount $ 32,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $ 82,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Vendor Cap Increase with Teri Black & Co. for Executive Recruitment Services. Approve a vendor cap increase with Teri Black & Co. in the amount of $ 32,400 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $ 64,050 for Fiscal Year 2024- 25 and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Resolution Amending the City's Classification Schedule. Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 051 approving revisions to the City's Classification and Compensation Schedule to include revisions to the approved existing position of Building Official. 2023 and 2024 State of California Office of Traffic Safety Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant. Authorize the acceptance of the 2023 and 2024 Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program Grants for a total amount of $20,000 and appropriate $ 20,000 to the General Fund grant G4252 with a corresponding increase to the grant revenue. 2023 and 2024 State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ( STEP) Grant. Authorize the acceptance of the 2023 and 2024 STEP Grant in the amount of $ 220,000; appropriate $ 220,000 to the General Fund; and increase the general fund revenue grant budget by $220,000.
Subdivision Improvement Agreement Parcel Map No. 20593 located at 6699 Riverside Drive with KC Chino, LLC Approve Parcel Map No. 20593 and approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and securities with KC Chino, LLC for public improvements for Parcel Map No. 20593.
Vendor Cap Increase with HR Green Pacific, Inc., for Design Engineering Services used for Curb Ramp Accessibility Improvements at Various Locations throughout the City. Approve a vendor cap increase with HR Green Pacific, Inc., for $ 40,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $ 90,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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16. Agreement between the City of Ontario and City of Chino for Operations and Maintenance of Raised Landscape Median on Euclid Avenue. Approve an agreement between the City of Ontario and City of Chino for the operation and maintenance of raised landscape median on Euclid Avenue; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City,
17. Industrial User Sewer Discharge Allocation Agreement between the City of Chino, Inland Empire Utilities Agency ( IEUA), and Wing Lee Farms, Inc., to provide Wing Lee Farms, Inc., located at 13625 Yorba Avenue, with 401.754 Equivalent Dwelling Units ( EDU). Approve a sewer discharge allocation agreement between the City of Chino, IEUA, and Wing Lee Farms, Inc., that will grant Wing Lee Farms, Inc. sewer capacity in an amount of 401. 754 EDU.
Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Council Member Flores, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1-17 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
18. Mayor and Council Member Salaries. Discussion of the Approval of Ordinance No. 2024-011, to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the Ordinance.
Staff Report By: Fred Galante, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Consider salary adjustments for the Mayor and City Council Members in accordance with Senate Bill 329 ( Dodd); 2) approve the Introduction Ordinance No. 2024-011, amending Chapter 2.16.010 of the Chino Municipal Code ( Mayor and Council Members), setting the monthly compensation for the Mayor at $ 3,348.53 and each of the four 4) Council Members at $ 2,796.26, 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 Ulloa commented the City Council' s salaries have not been adjusted since 2008, and hopes the adjustment will encourage future civic duty participation.
Mr. Galante confirmed the Ordinance would not take effect until after the November 2024 election and read the number and title of the ordinance into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024- 011 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.16.010 OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
COMPENSATION FOR THE COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
CHINO IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE ( REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 2008- 20).
Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to 1) Consider salary adjustments for the Mayor and City Council Members in accordance with Senate Bill 329 (Dodd); 2) approve the Introduction Ordinance No. 2024- 011, amending Chapter
2.16.010 of the Chino Municipal Code ( Mayor and Council Members), setting the monthly compensation for the Mayor at $ 3,348.53 and each of the four ( 4) Council Members at 2,796.26, to be read by number and title only, and waive further reading of the
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Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Ulloa reported on the following meetings and events including the Omnitrans Board of Directors meeting; San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting; meeting with Chino Valley Unified School District Candidate Paul Griffin; Chino Desalter Authority Board of Directors meeting; October Senior Birthday celebration; Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk; Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley Hoe Down; City Council Study Session regarding the Housing Element Update and Zone Ordinance Amendment; Mayor' s Prayer Breakfast; Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum; Omnitrans Administration and Finance Committee meeting, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Transit Committee and Metro Valley Committee meeting; meeting with Melissa Boyd of Southern California Edison; City Manager meeting; and Closed Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock
19. Community Support Fund - Mayor Pro Tern Comstock. Approve community support fund contribution to Chino Youth Museum, Chino National Little League, Chino Valley Soroptimist, and St. Margaret Mary School 9th Annual Car Show.
Staff Report By: Mayor Pro Tem Comstock
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a community support fund contribution of $ 250 to Chino Youth Museum, $ 500 to Chino National Little League, $ 250 to Chino Valley Soroptimist, and $ 250 to St. Margaret Mary School Car Show.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Burton, to Approve a community support fund contribution of $ 250 to Chino Youth Museum, $ 500 to Chino National Little League, $ 250 to Chino Valley Soroptimist, and $ 250 to St. Margaret Mary School Car Show. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
Mayor Pro Tern Comstock reported on the following meetings and events including the City Manager meeting; City Council Study Session; thanked Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez for his service and support of public safety; Congratulated the Owen' s family for being awarded the Business of the Month; and reported she will attend the upcoming League of California Cities Conference in Long Beach.
Council Member Burton
20. Community Support Fund - Council Member Burton. Approve community support fund contribution to Chino American Little League and Chino National Little League.
Staff Report By: Council Member Burton
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve a community support fund contribution of $ 500 to Chino American Little League and $ 500 to Chino National Little League.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, to Approve a community support fund contribution of $ 500 to Chino American Little League and $ 500 to Chino National Little League. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
Council Member Burton reported on the following meetings and events including Coffee with a Cop at Flo's Airport Cafe; meeting with local resident and business owner Jerry Stueve; Chamber Chino Valley Leadership Collaborative; West End Animal Services Agency Board meeting; Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk; Chino Valley Fire District Annual Open House; City Manager meeting; City Council Study Session; Mayor' s Prayer Breakfast; Traffic Advisory Committee meeting; Neighborhood meeting; St. Margaret Mary School Car Show; City Manager meeting; Closed Session; and Congratulated the Owen' s family for being awarded the Business of the Month.
Council Member Flores
21. Community Support Fund - Council Member Flores. Approve community support fund contribution to Chino Valley Soroptimist.
Staff Report By: Council Member Flores
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a community support fund contribution of $ 250 to Chino Valley Soroptimist.
Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, to Approve a community support fund contribution of $ 250 to Chino Valley Soroptimist. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
Council Member Flores reported on the following meetings and events including a zoom meeting with local scouts; Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk; City Manager meeting; City Council Study Session; announced a second community neighborhood meeting is planned for the proposed project on Schaefer and Fern Avenue; Community Cleanup Day and encouraged residents to help keep the alleys clean; announced the Pawsitive Pantry for pets is hosted by Pet Wants and the Girl Scouts at the Community Garden; and West Valley Mosquito Vector Control District Board of Trustees meeting.
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio reported on the following meetings and events including Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk; California Institution for Women meeting and expressed the need for a host charter organization to establish a Girl Scout Troop for the families of incarcerated women; City Manager meeting; Infrastructure/ Streets Committee meeting; City Council Study Session; announced a second community neighborhood meeting is planned for the proposed project on Schaefer Avenue and Fern Avenue; City Manager meeting; Closed Session;
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encouraged everyone to vote; and wished everyone a Happy Halloween.
City Manager' s Report
City Manager Reich had no report.
City Attorney' s Report
8 City Attorney Galante reported he will not be attending the League of California Cities conference.
Police Chiefs Report
Chief Mensen announced the Chino Police Department Annual Open House will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; reported the Community Cleanup Day was a success and encouraged against illegal dumping in alleys.
Council Member Lucio expressed his gratitude to the police officers who recently saved a child's life.
Director' s Report
Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided an update on the Ramona Avenue pavement rehabilitation; announced Merrill Avenue is now open one way in each direction with access to Flo's Airport Cafe; and reported the Public Works Department is working closely with the Police Department and will be installing cameras to catch illegal dumping.
Fire Chief' s Report
Fire Chief Dave Williams thanked everyone who attended the Chino Valley Fire Department open house; announced the upcoming State of the Fire District event will take place on October 24, 2024 at Fire Station # 61; and recognized Firefighter- Paramedic Gina Parlette for her involvement to help organize the First Annual Inland Empire Girls Empowerment Camp for girls ages 14- 18 to learn more about the fire service industry.
ADJOURN
Mayor Ulloa adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 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 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024.
ATTEST:
NATALIE GONZAGk, CITY CLERK
These minutes are not official until signed.)