CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
MINUTES
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The December 17, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 6:06 p.m. 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.
FLAG SALUTE
Troop 2399, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Chino Valley, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
NOVEMBER 51 2024 ELECTION RESULTS
1. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. Results of the City of Chino General Municipal Election which was Consolidated with the Statewide General Election held on November 5, 2024.
Staff Report By: Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-058 reciting the facts of the City of Chino General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.
Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk, provided a report on the item.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Burton, to Adopt Resolution No. 2024-058 reciting the facts of the City of Chino General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
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Mayor Ulloa called for a brief recess. The swearing in ceremony commenced at 6: 13 p.m.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY
2 San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson conducted the oath of office and presented Certificates of Election to Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, District 1 Council Member Christopher Flores, and District 4 Council Member Karen C. Comstock. The elected officials were accompanied by family members who they thanked for their unwavering support, and expressed appreciation to the community for their support.
CEREMONIALS
Police Department New K9 - Introduction of New Police Department Member Bloodhound Puppy K9 Scout.
Mayor Ulloa called up Chief Mensen who introduced Police Officer Diaz, and the new Police Department Member Bloodhound Puppy K-9 Scout.
Chino Youth Christmas Parade Decorated Entry Competition Winners - Recognition of Chino Youth Christmas Parade Best Use of Theme, Best Overall Walker, and Best Overall Vehicle/Float Winners.
Mayor Ulloa announced Chino Youth Christmas Parade Decorated Entry Competition Winners for Best Use of Theme American Heritage Girls Troop CA 3130 and Trail Life USA CA-0356, Best Overall Walkers Chino American Little League, and Best Overall Float ARK Academy, who were all in attendance to accept award certificates.
Boys Republic Della Robbia Wreaths - Recognition of the Della Robbia Wreath Program at Boys Republic.
Mayor Ulloa presented a certificate to Boys Republic Administrator Jessica Ruiz and Students Julian Jimenez and Arryon James in recognition of the Wreath Program.
Recognition Presented by the Chino Valley Medical Center - Recognition of the Chino Police Department and Chino Valley Fire District by the Chino Valley Medical Center for their response to a recent fire.
Chino Valley Medical Center Administrators presented certificates of appreciation to the Chino Valley Fire District and Chino Police Department in recognition of their response to the fire incident at the Medical Office Building on December 10.
Recognition of Retirement - Recognition of June Sano, Community Services, Parks & Recreation Department, on her retirement from the City.
Mayor Ulloa presented the City tile to June Sano, Clinical Program Manager, in recognition of her retirement from the City. Mrs. Sano was accompanied by her family.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
INFORMATION
Economic Development Report for Fourth Quarter 2024. Receive and File the Quarterly Economic Development Report.
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Mayor Ulloa announced the Economic Development Report was included in the agenda packet.
External Agency Report for December 17, 2024. Receive and file the External Agency Report for December 17, 2024 (Covering Meetings from October 1 - October 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 and holiday closure:
The 2024 Holiday Home Decorating Contest is open and residents can cast their votes for their favorite holiday decorated home. Participating homes can be viewed on the map at www.cityofchino.org/holidayhome.
The Winter Lights display at City Hall is from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. now through January 1, 2025.
Winter Pop-Up events at Chino City Hall Lawn begins Friday, December 20, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. with special Disney friends; Who-Ville Chino Christmas on Monday, December 23, 2024; and Chino's Frozen Fantasy, Friday, December 27, 2024.
Chilly Chino is on January 11, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Ruben S. Ayala Park. For registration information, visit www.cityofchino.org/chillychino.
City Hall and most city facilities will observe a holiday closure or have limited hours starting December 24, 2024, with normal operations resuming on January 2, 2025. Waste Management waste collection services will be delayed by one day during the week of December 25, 2024 and the week of January 1, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Pastor Dustin Harrison, Calvary Chapel Chino Valley, provided the invocation.
Sophia Cohen, Field Representative, Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, provided an introduction and presented certificates of recognition for the newly re-elected Mayor Ulloa, Council Member Comstock, and Council Member Flores.
James Castro, Chino resident, expressed concern regarding illegal dumping. City Manager Reich provided information regarding illegal dumping of large items.
Isabella, a student from Roosevelt High School, provided an introduction.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
2. Selection of Mayor Pro Tern. Open nominations and appoint to the Office of Mayor Pro Tern for a two-year term.
Mayor Ulloa opened nominations for the appointment of Mayor Pro Tern for a two year term. Council Member Flores nominated Council Member Burton. Mayor Pro Tern Comstock seconded the motion.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comstock, to approve Item 2. Selection of Council Member Burton as Mayor Pro Tern for a two-year term. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
3. Public Financing Authority Chair and Vice Chair Appointment Selection of a Public Financing Authority Chair and Vice Chair for a two-year term for 2025-2026.
Mayor Ulloa opened the nominations for Chair and Vice Chair of the Public Financing Authority.
Mayor Pro Tern Burton nominated Council Member Comstock for Chair of the Public Financing Authority.
Mayor Ulloa nominated Council Member Lucio as Vice Chair of the Public Financing Authority.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Burton, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to approve Item
3. Public Financing Authority Chair Appointment of Council Member Comstock for a two-year term. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
Motion by Mayor Ulloa, seconded by Council Member Comstock, to approve Item 3.
Public Financing Authority Vice Chair Appointment of Council Member Lucio for a two-year term. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. 5.
6. 7.
8. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for December 3, 2024 (All Members Present).
Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 773486 to 773601, and Electronic Fund Transfers 523446E to 523485E, totaling $2,020,292.12 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.
Report on State and Federal Legislative Issues. Receive and file the Priority Legislative Items Report dated December 17, 2024 and the Tracked State Legislation Report.
Vendor Cap Increase with Moore United Construction, Inc. for citywide repairs and replacement projects. Approve a vendor cap increase with Moore United Construction, Inc., Ontario, CA in the amount of $100,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 for Citywide repairs and replacement projects.
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9. Community Facilities Districts Annual Reporting for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024. Receive and file the Community Facilities Districts Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 pursuant to Senate Bill 165.
10. Amendment No. 1 - Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Chino and the City of Chino Hills for the Chino Hills Parkway Street Rehabilitation Project (R7231). Approve amendment no. 1 to Cooperative Agreement with City of Chino Hills for the Chino Hills Parkway Street Rehabilitation Project (R7231 ).
11. Amendment No. 1 with HR Green Pacific, Inc. for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Alley Improvement Project FY 23-24 (SN240). Approve Amendment No. 1 for $3,800 with HR Green Pacific, Inc., (Contract No. 2025-076) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Alley Improvement Project FY 23-24 (SN240) for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $52,657.10.
12. Award Professional Services Agreement - Engineering Design and Bid Support Services for the Local Street Rehabilitation Project FY2025 (ST251 ). Award a professional services agreement with HR Green Pacific, Inc. for $408,990 for the Local Street Rehabilitation Project FY2025 (ST251 ).
13. Construction Credit and Reimbursement Agreement with Chino Development Corporation, a California Corporation, and Chino Preserve Development Corporation, a California Corporation for the Construction of the Southern California Edison ("SCE") Easement Trail Improvements in The Preserve. Approve a construction credit and reimbursement agreement with Chino Development and Chino Preserve Development Corporation for an amount not to exceed $3,278,269.60 for the construction of the SCE Easement Trail Improvements in The Preserve.
Motion by Council Member Comstock, seconded by Council Member Flores, to approve the Consent Calendar items 4 through 13 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
14. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-013, Repealing Chapters 3.32 and 3.34 of the Chino Municipal Code and Adopting a new Chapter 3.32 Purchasing Ordinance. Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-013, repealing Chapters 3.32 and 3.34 of the Chino Municipal Code and adopting a new Chapter 3.32, to update the Purchasing Ordinance.
Staff Report By: Jizelle Sandoval, Purchasing Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-013, to be read by number and title only, and waiving further reading of the Ordinance, repealing Chapters 3.32 and 3.34 of the Chino Municipal Code and adopting a new Chapter 3.32, to update the Purchasing Ordinance, including the adjustment of the capitalization threshold, with an effective date retroactive to Fiscal Year 2024.
Jizelle Sandoval, Purchasing Manager, provided a presentation on the item.
Mayor Ulloa called for a motion and second, and before the vote, Fred Galante, City Attorney, read the Ordinance by number and title only, waiving further reading of the ordinance.
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15. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-013 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTERS 3.32 AND 3.34 OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 3.32 ESTABLISHING A PURCHASE SYSTEM.
Motion by Council Member Comstock, seconded by Council Member Flores, to Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-013, to be read by number and title only, and waiving further reading of the Ordinance, repealing Chapters 3.32 and 3.34 of the Chino Municipal Code and adopting a new Chapter 3.32, to update the Purchasing Ordinance, including the adjustment of the capitalization threshold, with an effective date retroactive to Fiscal Year 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
Purchase Orders - FY2024-2025 City Fleet Vehicles. Approve purchase orders to various vendors for the purchase of thirty-nine (39) City Fleet Vehicles for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for a total amount of $1,799,959.92.
Staff Report By: Isaac Moreno, Equipment Mechanic Supervisor RECOMMENDATION: Approve purchase orders to 1) M.K. Smith Chevrolet, Chino, CA, for $579,729.20 for the purchase of twelve (12) vehicles; 2) Western Truck Exchange, Los Angeles, CA, for $134,309.75 for the purchase of one (1) vehicle; 3) RCA Investments, Inc., Long Beach, CA, for $69,582.56 for the purchase of two (2) vehicles; 4) Warren Anderson Ford, Riverside, CA, for $805,229.76 for the purchase of nineteen (19) vehicles; 5) Saba Holding Company, LLC, Corona, CA, for $90,922.28 for the purchase of two (2) vehicles; 6) Fleet Vehicle Source, Inc., Covina, CA, for $60,645.62 for the purchase of two (2) vehicles; 7) Transwest Truck Center, LLC, Fontana, CA, for $59,540.76 for the purchase of one (1) vehicle; and 8) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Isaac Moreno, Equipment Mechanic Supervisor, provided a presentation on the item.
Kim Critchfield, provided a public comment to inquire about the process for old city vehicles.
Mr. Moreno provided information on the auction process for old city vehicles.
Mayor Ulloa inquired about the large amount of vehicle being replaced at one time. Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, explained there is fleet replacement carryover from COVID years. City Manager Reich noted new vehicles are included for new City personnel and replacement vehicles due to traffic collisions.
Council Member Comstock commented on vehicle use, the vetting process, and complemented the City's current process to keep the entire City fleet in a good condition.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Burton, to Approve purchase orders to 1) M.K. Smith Chevrolet, Chino, CA, for $579,729.20 for the purchase of twelve (12) vehicles; 2) Western Truck Exchange, Los Angeles, CA, for $134,309.75 for the purchase of one (1) vehicle; 3) RCA Investments, Inc., Long Beach, CA, for $69,582.56 for the purchase of two (2) vehicles; 4) Warren Anderson Ford, Riverside, CA, for $805,229.76 for the purchase of nineteen (19) vehicles; 5) Saba Holding Company, LLC, Corona, CA, for $90,922.28 for the purchase of two (2) vehicles; 6) Fleet Vehicle Source, Inc., Covina, CA, for $60,645.62 for the purchase of two (2) vehicles; 7) Transwest Truck Center, LLC, Fontana, CA, for $59,540.76 for the purchase of one (1)
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16. vehicle; and 8) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
City Council Committee Assignments. Approve the Council Committee Assignments as presented for 2025-2026 to the various boards, committees, and commissions.
Staff Report By: Mayor Ulloa
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and approve Council Committee Assignments for 2025-2026 to the various boards, committees, and commissions.
Mayor Ulloa presented the Committee listing for years 2025 and 2026 and identified the internal Housing Committee will be listed as a Brown Act Committee of the City Council.
Council Member Comstock requested staff include her on the League of California Cities Inland Empire Division meetings as an invited attendee for her reference.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Burton, seconded by Council Member Flores, to approve Council Committee Assignments for 2025-2026 to the various boards, committees, and commissions. 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 Celebration of Life for former Mayor Dennis Yates; Omnitrans Board of Directors Meeting; San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Board of Director's meeting; Chino Desalter Authority Board of Directors meeting; December Senior Birthday Celebrations; Chino Police Association Holiday Party; Tree Lighting Ceremony; Cancer Society Christmas Tree Auction; Omnitrans Administration and Finance Committee meeting; San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Transit Committee and Metro Valley Committee meeting; Chino Youth Christmas Parade; a Planning Commission Sphere of Influence Interview; congratulated Council Member Comstock and Council Member Flores on their re-elections; and encouraged everyone to visit City Hall at night to take photos and enjoy the lights and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Pro Tern Burton
Mayor Pro Tern Burton reported on the following meetings and events including Supervisor Curt Hagman's Christmas Open House; West End Animal Services Agency meeting; Public Works Department Holiday Party; Remembrance Ceremony for former Mayor Dennis Yates; Chino Police Association Holiday Party; Chino Tree Lighting Ceremony; City Manager meeting; West End Animal Services Agency meeting for a tour of San Diego Animal Services Agency; Chino Youth Christmas Parade; City Manager meeting; Investment Committee meeting; Community meeting at the Chino Police Department; congratulated the Mayor and Council
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Members on their re-elections and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Council Member Comstock
8 Council Member Comstock reported on the following meetings and events including the remembrance ceremony for former Mayor Dennis Yates; Soroptimists Holiday Ornament Auction; Chino Police Association Holiday Party; YMCA Reindeer Romp 5K; Chino Tree Lighting Ceremony; meeting with residents; Chino Youth Christmas Parade; Planning Commission Sphere of Influence interview; congratulated the Mayor and Council Member Flores on their re-elections; and congratulated June Sano on her retirement. Council Member Comstock expressed gratitude for the continued trust of the community regarding her re-election and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Council Member Flores
Council Member Flores thanked resident James Castro for speaking regarding illegal trash dumping; welcomed Sophia Cohen of Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez' office; congratulated the Mayor and Council Member Comstock; thanked his family and friends for their support; thanked the community for their support; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio reported on the following meetings and events including the Southern California Association of Governments 2024 Economic Update; Celebration of Life for former Mayor Dennis Yates; BIA Southern California Elected Officials Reception; Chino Tree Lighting Ceremony; CIM CIW Citizens Advisory Committee meeting and shared about a toy drive at CIW; Chino Youth Christmas Parade; City Manager meeting; federal lobbyist meeting; Chaffey College Oversight Committee meeting; meeting with resident; congratulated the Mayor, Council Member Comstock and Council Member Flores on their re-election; noted December will be his 6-year anniversary on the City Council; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich thanked the Community Services, Parks and Recreation Department for their hard work on the recent and upcoming events during this busy time, including the Old Schoolhouse Museum Barn opening, Reindeer Romp 5K, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Youth Christmas Parade, Pop Ups at City Hall, and Chilly Chino; and also thanked Public Works and the Police Department who also support these events.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Galante congratulated the Mayor, Council Member Comstock and Council Member Flores on their re-election and noted he will be sending a summary of several housing bill changes.
Police Chief's Report
Chief Mensen announced that Travis Pennington was confirmed as the permanent Warden at the California Institute for Men (CIM); shared the Police Department participated in Illuminate MADD California by lighting up the Police Department and the Russ Miller Memorial in red lights in support of Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to honor the victims of drunk driving with the color red symbolizing the courage and strength of the families of the victims; and announced the DUI enforcements upcoming during the holiday season.
Mayor Ulloa inquired about the status of retail theft and Chief Mensen provided information and noted more statistics will be available after the holiday season.
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Director's Report
Director of Public Works Hye Jin Lee provided information regarding illegal dumping.
Fire Chief's Report
9 Fire Chief Dave Williams congratulated Mayor Ulloa, Council Member Comstock and Council Member Flores on their re-election and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF JANUARY, 2025.
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