CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025
MINUTES
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
The January 7, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton, Council Member Karen C.
Comstock, Council Member Christopher Flores, and Council Member Marc Lucio ABSENT: NONE.
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member Lucio led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIALS
Chino Pop Warner Colts 6U Cheer Team - Recognition of the Chino Pop Warner Colts 6U Cheer Team Competition Winners.
Mayor Ulloa invited Chino Pop Warner Colts 6U Cheer Team Head Coach, Elizabeth Castaneda and Assistant Coaches who presented certificates to the Chino Pop Warner Colts 6U Cheer Team.
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 and holiday closure:
Chilly Chino, Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. To register, visit cityofchino.org/chillychino.
Household Hazardous Waste drop -off service is available the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at the City of Chino Public Service Yard, 5050 Schaefer Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Waste Management provides up to three free bulky item pickups per year. To schedule a pickup online, visit cityofchino.org/wmbulkyitempickup or call 1-800-423-9986.
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Run for Russ 5k race, Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. For race details and to register, visit runforruss.com.
City Hall and most City facilities will close in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 20, 2025, with normal operations resuming on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Pastor Don Porter, Crosspoint Church, provided the invocation.
Melissa Compani, Representative, San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman, announced they are accepting applications from Fourth District residents to serve on boards, committees, or commissions. For more information, call 909-465-5273.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 773602 to 773850, and Electronic Fund Transfers 523486E to 523593E, totaling $8,378,156.22.
2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for December 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. Vendor Cap Increase - Ferguson Enterprises. Approve a vendor cap increase in the amount of $40,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $160,000 for the Ayala Park Building D Concession Stand and Restroom ADA Improvements project to purchase restroom partitions, accessories, and fixtures.
5. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024 -013. Approve the Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024 -013 (Second Reading ), repealing Chapters 3.32 and 3.34 of the Chino Municipal Code and Adopting a new Chapter 3.32 Establishing a Purchasing System.
6. Development Impact Fees (DIF) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023 -24. Receive and file the DIF Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023 -24, submitted in compliance with the recently enacted state legislation Assembly Bill 602 and Senate Bill 1051, which establish transparency/reporting requirements for local agencies.
7. Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). Authorize the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant #G4258 in the amount of $27,162; appropriate $27,162 to the General Fund Grant G4258 with a corresponding increase to the General Fund revenues.
8. Adopt Resolutions for Funding Eligibility of the State Street Water Treatment Plant Project (WA212); Approve the Purchase of Non -Reclaimable Wastewater System Capacity Rights from the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) for Water Treatment System Discharge; and Approve a Fourth Amendment for Design Services with Hazen and Sawyer. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-001, 2025-002, and 2025-003; Approve the purchase of non -reclaimable wastewater system capacity rights from IEUA for water treatment system discharge and approve Amendment 4 with Hazen and Sawyer for $170,405.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Council Member Comstock, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1-8 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Authorize an Increase to Contingency Funds for the Street Rehabilitation Fiscal Year 2024 Project (ST241). Authorize an increase to contingency funds in the amount of $212,760 for the Street Rehabilitation Fiscal Year 2024 Project (ST241) for a revised project Contingency of $458,581.
Staff Report By: Michele Hindersinn, Senior Engineer
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Appropriate $212,760 to the Measure I Fund (322) reserves; 2) authorize an increase to contingency funds in the amount of $212,760 for the Street Rehabilitation Fiscal Year 2024 Project (ST241) for a revised project contingency of $458,581; 3) increase the project budget by $212,760 for a revised project budget of $7,109,487; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Michele Hindersinn, Senior Engineer, provided a presentation on the item.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Comstock, to 1) Appropriate $212,760 to the Measure I Fund (322) reserves; 2) authorize an increase to contingency funds in the amount of $212,760 for the Street Rehabilitation Fiscal Year 2024 Project (ST241) for a revised project contingency of $458,581; 3) increase the project budget by $212,760 for a revised project budget of $7,109,487; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
10. Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) for The Preserve Lift Station Expansion and Improvement Project (SW201). Approve Amendment No. 1 with IEUA in the amount of $840,160 for the Preserve Lift Station Expansion and Improvement Project (SW201).
Staff Report By: Natalie Avila, Associate Engineer
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Appropriate $283,375 from the Sewer Fund (Fund 530) reserves; 2) increase the project budget of The Preserve Lift Station Expansion and Improvement Project (SW201) by $283,375 for a revised project budget amount of $1,243,375; 3) approve Amendment No. 1 to the reimbursement agreement #2022 -322, with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) in the amount of $840,160 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,242,936; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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Natalie Avila, Associate Engineer, provided a presentation on the item.
Mayor Ulloa asked if the lift station is fully developed as proposed or if additional expansion is expected in the future to meet expected increased capacity needs. Ms. Avila confirmed future additions are expected in order to meet capacity.
Mayor Ulloa asked staff to review the possibility of all improvements being completed at one time to avoid future cost increases. Ms. Avila assured staff will look into this request.
Motion by Council Member Comstock, seconded by Council Member Flores, to 1) Appropriate $283,375 from the Sewer Fund (Fund 530) reserves; 2) increase the project budget of The Preserve Lift Station Expansion and Improvement Project (SW201) by $283,375 for a revised project budget amount of $1,243,375; 3) approve Amendment No. 1 to the reimbursement agreement #2022 -322, with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) in the amount of $840,160 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,242,936; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
11. Out-of-Boundary Service Agreement between the City of Chino and the City of Chino Hills for the Provision of Sewer Service to the Property Located at 14800 Ramona Avenue, Chino Hills.
Approve the Out -of-Boundary Service Agreement for the provision of sewer service to the property located at 14800 Ramona Avenue, Chino Hills.
Staff Report By: Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Out -of-Boundary Service Agreement between the City of Chino and the City of Chino Hills for the provision of sewer service to the property located at 14800 Ramona Avenue, Chino Hills; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Jesus Placencia, Assistant City Engineer, provided a presentation on the item.
Sam Sousa, resident and business owner, spoke in opposition of the proposed out-of-boundary service agreement.
Dickie Vander Merlen, resident and business owner, spoke in opposition of the proposed out-of-boundary service agreement.
Council Member Lucio inquired about similar projects in Chino Hills with sewer connection to the City of Chino and noted that the connections were pre -existing prior to Chino Hills incorporation.
Mr. Placencia and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided information regarding other out of boundary sewer connection agreements with City of Ontario.
Council Member Comstock inquired about the reason why the applicant wants to connect to the City of Chino sewer service line versus the City of Chino Hills sewer line, and Mr. Plasencia explained the applicant can connect with the City of Chino Hills sewer line, however since there is no immediate sewer connection opportunity, this proposal is cost effective for the applicant.
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Mayor Ulloa asked how this agreement would benefit the City of Chino and what would be the value, and Ms. Lee explained the City receives credits for recycled water, and Mr. Plasencia confirmed the developer will have to pay a one-time Development Impact Fee.
Fred Galante, City Attorney, clarified the City Council has full discretion to determine if this agreement is appropriate for the City of Chino.
Mayor Ulloa discussed local projects that have acquired sewer connections with other agencies and expressed the importance to have the sewer connection remain with the City of Chino sewer system.
Item No. 11, failed due to a lack of a motion.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Ulloa reported on meetings and events including the Planning Commission Sphere of Influence Ex-Officio interviews; City Manager meeting; wished residents a Happy New Year; reminded residents regarding the upcoming Chilly Chino on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the old golf center at Ruben S. Ayala Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton
12. Community Support Fund - Mayor Pro Tem Burton. Approve a community support fund contribution to Kiwanis Club of Chino - Corn Feed Run.
Staff Report By: Mayor Pro Tem Burton
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a community support fund contribution of $250 to Kiwanis Club of Chino - Corn Feed Run.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Ulloa, to Approve a community support fund contribution of $250 to Kiwanis Club of Chino - Corn Feed Run. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton reported on meetings and events including meetings with residents and staff regarding the West End Animal Service Agency; meeting with San Bernardino County 4th District Supervisor Curt Hagman regarding the Chino airport development project; Planning Commission meeting; Chino Valley Unified School District Board meeting; City Manager meeting; Economic Development Committee meeting; encouraged everyone to participate in the Run for Russ 5K Run; and wished residents a Happy New Year.
Council Member Comstock
Council Member Comstock reported on meetings and events including Planning Commission Sphere of Influence Ex -Officio interviews; thanked community service clubs for events held in December; and wished residents a Happy New Year.
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Council Member Flores
Council Member Flores reported on meetings and events including a visit he made to Charles, a Joy to a Senior program participant; thanked the Chino Neighborhood House and Isaiah's Rock for their events held in December; wished residents a Happy New Year; and expressed a goal to focus on the improvement of Northern Chino shopping centers.
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio wished residents a Happy New Year, and shared his thoughts and prayers are with the Fire District personnel as they help with the wildfires.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich thanked staff who worked through the holiday to ensure essential services were provided, and wished everyone a Happy New Year.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Galante had no report, but wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Police Chief's Report
Captain Ryan Croley provided an update on community engagement events that took place in December; encouraged the public to participate in the Run for Russ 5K Run to commemorate the race's 20th Anniversary.
Mayor Ulloa inquired about retail theft, and Captain Croley reported the statistical data is currently being assessed.
Director's Report
Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, reported an Edison Company alert regarding potential power outages due to high winds and assured staff will monitor traffic signals, sewer stations, conduct debris removal.
Fire Chief's Report
Fire Chief Dave Williams provided an update regarding the high wind conditions and wildfire impacts currently in Pacific Palisades, noting the red flag warning is active until tomorrow; reported there will be two battalion chiefs in the field every day to help mitigate incidents, noting this is a new plan which will add value to the community.
Mayor Ulloa spoke about the concerns associated with the wildfires, and Chief Williams explained the community can help by being prepared in case of emergency evacuation situations.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 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 21ST DAY OF JANUARY 2025.
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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.)