Agenda packet — Chino City Council, February 4, 2025

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CHINO CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025

REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
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ROLL CALL
Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton, Council Member Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Christopher Flores, Council Member Marc Lucio.

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council about the closed session items. Ordinance No. 97-08 (Chino Municipal Code Section 2.04.090) limits speakers to no more than five (5) minutes in which to address the Council, except as provided under Government Code 54954.3(b)(2).

CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8 Property: APN: 1020 -282-12; NWC of Chino Ave. & 6th St. 13272 6th Street, Chino; Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager or her designee; Negotiating Parties: Tannehill Langdon TR; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Acquisition

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8 Property: APN: 1020-282-03; 13218 6th Street, Chino; Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager or her designee; Negotiating Parties: SKS Property Investment LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Acquisition
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FLAG SALUTE

CEREMONIALS
City of Chino 2024 Photo Contest Winners - Recognition of the 2024 City of Chino Photo Contest Winners.

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is the time and place for the Mayor to inform the public of all upcoming events and past occurrences of communitywide interest and concern.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council about subjects that do not appear elsewhere on the agenda. Due to Council policy and Brown Act requirements, action will not be taken on any issues not on the Agenda. Ordinance No. 97-08 (Chino Municipal Code Section

2.04.090) limits speakers to no more than five (5) minutes in which to address Council, except as provided under Government Code 54954.3(b)(2). If more than three (3) persons seek to address the same agenda item or the same subject matter, the Mayor shall establish a maximum period of time not to exceed thirty (30) minutes.

CONSENT CALENDAR
At this time, members of the public may present testimony as to why an item should be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Unless a member of the public or City Council requests that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar, all items will be acted upon as a whole and by one vote. Items placed on the Consent Calendar represent routine expenditures and/or actions that support ongoing City operations.

1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 773958 to 774176, and Electronic Fund Transfers 523634E to 523745E, totaling $7,505,252.76.

2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for January 21, 2025 (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. Tobacco Grant Program Acceptance. Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -008 and grant proceeds in the amount of $46,899, over a three -year fiscal period; appropriate $15,633 for FY 24 -25, from the unappropriated reserves of the General Fund and increase the General Fund revenue budget by $15,633.

5. Amendment No. 2 with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. for the Euclid Avenue Bridge Project (ST243) Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Approve Amendment No. 2 with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. in the amount of $388,534.24 for additional consultant services to prepare an EIR for Project ST243 for a new contract total not-to-exceed $4,332,759.58. 2 CHINO CITY COUNCIL
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NEW BUSINESS

6. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025 -001. Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025 -001 Amending Chapter 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code Pertaining to Fireworks.

Staff Report By: Silvia Avalos, Director of Community Services, Parks & Recreation RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025 -001, to be read by number and title only, waiving further reading of the ordinance, amending Chapter 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code (CMC) pertaining to fireworks.

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-001 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.12 (FIREWORKS) OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
This is the time and place for the Mayor and Council Members to report on prescheduled Council Committee Assignment Meetings that were held since the last Regular Council Meeting, and any other items of interest. Upon request by an individual Council Member, the City Council may choose to take action on any of the subject matters listed below.

Mayor Ulloa

7. Planning Commission Appointments. Approve Planning Commission Member and North and South Sphere of Influence Ex-Officio Member appointments.

Staff Report By: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the re -appointment of Commissioner Brandon Blanchard; and appointment of Sphere of Influence Ex -Officio Members Jerry Rowe (North) and Alan “Drew” Sasser (South) to the Planning Commission.

Mayor Pro Tem Burton
Council Member Comstock
Council Member Flores
Council Member Lucio
City Manager's Report
City Attorney's Report
Police Chief's Report
Director's Report
Fire Chief's Report

ADJOURN
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.

I, Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk of the City of Chino, hereby declare that on Thursday, January 30, 2025 this agenda was posted on the south window of Chino City Hall and this agenda together with all of the agenda reports and related documents were posted on the City’s website at www.cityofchino.org by 3 CHINO CITY COUNCIL
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myself or under my direction.
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Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk.
4 MEMORANDUM

CITY OF CHINO

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025

TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, CITY OF CHINO
FROM: EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR

SUBJECT
..titl e
City of Chino 2024 Photo Contest Winners
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CITY OF CHINO

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025

TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: NADYNE LOWRY, ACTING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

SUBJECT
..titl e
Warrants.
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 773958 to 774176, and Electronic Fund Transfers 523634E to 523745E, totaling $7,505,252.76. ..body

FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds have been included in the Fiscal Year 24-25 Operating Budget.

CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES The recommendation detailed above further the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
 Financial Stability

Revenue:

Expenditure:
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TITLE: WARRANTS.

PAGE: 2

BACKGROUND
As prescribed by Government Code Sections 37202 and 37208, the following demand registers are herewith submitted for Council ratification:

NO. WARRANTS CHECK DATE FY AMOUNT

1. 773958 – 774060 1/9/25 24-25 $1,72,119.08

2. 774061 – 774176 1/16/25 24-25 $2,446,449.74

3. 523634E – 523685E 1/10/25 24-25 $1,548,416.91

4. 523686E – 523745E 1/17/25 24-25 $1,788,267.03

TOTAL $7,505,252.76

E: Electronic Fund Transfers

ISSUES/ANALYSIS
See attached exhibit for detailed information on warrants exceeding $50,000.

Attachment

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CITY OF CHINO
A/P Warrant Register Over $50,000

Check
Number
Check Date Vendor Name Description Amount
773971 01/09/2025 BRIGHTLIFE DESIGNS, LLC RENTAL OF CITY HALL OUTDOOR HOLIDAY

TREE & DECOR
$64,964.25
773989 CT & T CONCRETE PAVING INC CONCRETE REPAIRS $339,137.75 774043 SO CAL EDISON CO SERVICE PERIOD: 12/03-01/02 $245,220.36 774055 LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTERS LLC ONE (1) 2025 FREIGHTLINER SEWER

VACUUM TRUCK
$647,192.42
774058 WASTE MANAGEMENT COLLECTION SERVICES $95,549.82 523664 01/10/2025 HUITT-ZOLLARS INC PINE AVE. DESIGN SERVICES $102,530.21 523667 INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY NON-RECLAIMABLE WASTEWATER $1,134,558.86 523670 HUMANE SOCIETY OF POMONA VALLEY ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES $69,233.00 774080 01/16/2025 CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY WATER PURCHASE $1,611,155.50 774095 DYETT & BHATIA, URBAN & REGIONAL

PLANNERS
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE $51,111.36
774151 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD WATER SYSTEM ANNUAL FEES $96,013.12 774154 CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC ONESOLUTION ANNUAL MAINTENANCE $133,058.05 774168 US BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEM P-CARD PAY856+MENT 12-22-24 $56,289.52 774171 WASTE MANAGEMENT COLLECTION SERVICES $86,209.76 523697 01/17/2025 CHINO VALLEY INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICT FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES $1,310,147.00 523717 INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY RECYCLED WATER $168,438.93 523722 LANDSCAPE WEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
INC.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE $67,950.00

17 TOTAL $6,278,759.91

8 MEMORANDUM

CITY OF CHINO

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025

TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK

SUBJECT
..titl e
Minutes.
..end
..body

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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025

MINUTES
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
The January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 6:03 p.m. 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
American Heritage Girl Troop CA 3130 led the Pledge of Allegiance.

CEREMONIALS
SCMAF Golden Shield Award - Recognize the Community Services, Parks & Recreation Department for receiving the Golden Shield Award from the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) for outstanding service for the Federation.

Mayor Ulloa introduced Sherre Titus, Past SCMAF President, who presented the SCMAF Golden Shield Award to the Community Services, Park, and Recreation Department.

Commissioners and Staff were present to accept the award. CSPR Supervisor Mary Sinclair and CSPR Coordinator Justin Gonzales were also recognized for their individual contributions to SCMAF.

Business of the Month - Award of Business of the Month for January 2025 to B&B Lock & Security.

Mayor Ulloa presented the January 2025 Business of the Month Award to B & B Lock and Security. Owner Bryan Cook and Manager Chris Van Dorne were present to accept the award.

Mayor’s Home Beautification Award - Award of Mayor’s Home Beautification Award for January 2025.

Mayor Ulloa presented the Mayor's Home Beautification Award for January 2025 to the Ferrer - Candida Family of McKendree Avenue in College Park.
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AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.

INFORMATION
Retail Theft 2024 - Receive a Presentation from Police Chief Kevin Mensen regarding the retail theft operations for 2024.

Chief Mensen provided a presentation on Retail Theft for 2024.

The City Council thanked Chief Mensen and the Police Department Retail Theft Team for their efforts to curtail retail theft.

Council Member Lucio asked Assistant City Manager Melendez to promote the positive law enforcement efforts that will benefit existing and new businesses in Chino at the next International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Convention.

Mayor Ulloa requested an update on the neighborhood watch programs and Chief Mensen explained the program is ongoing, and most recently some Preserve residents have expressed interest in coordinating a meeting.

External Agency Report for January 21, 2025. Receive and file the External Agency Report for January 21, 2025 (Covering Meetings from November 1 - November 30, 2025).

Mayor Ulloa announced the External Agency Report was included in the agenda packet.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa announced the following reminders and community events:

Chino Notify, the City's in -house emergency alert system is available to all residents. To sign up, visit cityofchino.org/chinonotify.

Run for Russ 5K, Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. For race details and to register, visit runforruss.com.

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.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Pastor Ron Rose, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, provided the invocation.

Melissa Compani, Representative, San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman, announced applications are being accepted from Fourth District residents to serve on boards, committees, and commissions. For more information, call 909-465-5273.

Sandra Rose, spoke regarding religious invocations held during government meetings and requested the practice be discontinued.
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Terri Carvek, spoke regarding the new animal shelter and concerns for feral cats in the community.

Lawrence Vieira, College Park Home Owners Association (HOA) Representative, thanked the City Staff for helping clear the debris from several fallen California Pepper trees in the College Park community as a result of the high winds. Mr. Vieira shared the HOA has recently received requests for pickleball courts, and suggested the City consider utilizing Constellation Park for pickleball courts, since it is underutilized.

Samuel Taylor, Life Scout from Troop 201, provided an introduction.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 773851 to 773957, and Electronic Fund Transfers 523594E to 523633E, totaling $6,040,275.71.

2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for January 7, 2025 (All Members Present).

4. Report on priority State and Federal Legislative Issues. Receive and file the Priority Legislative Items Report dated January 21, 2025; the Tracked State Legislation Report; and Position Letters on Legislation.

5. Resolution Approving Annexation of Territory into City Council Voting District. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-005, approving incorporation of Annexation 3268 and 3269 territories into the City Council Voting District 4 Map.

6. Master Contact Amendment - Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) CARE Program McKinney-Vento Case Management and Support Services. Approve a contract amendment and appropriate $20,000 for the CARE Program Master Contract with CVUSD for McKinney-Vento case management and support services.

7. Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds - Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team Equipment Federal Grant Number G4259. Appropriate $19,867.71 from unappropriated reserves of Asset Forfeiture/Department of Justice Fund 120 for the purchase of equipment to outfit two additional officers being assigned to the SWAT Team; increase the Asset Forfeiture revenue by $19,867.71.

8. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ruth Villalobos & Associates, Inc. for Section 408 permit acquisition and other related regulatory permitting services associated with the Pine Ave Improvement Project (ST203). Appropriate $45,000 to the Transportation Fund and approve amendment No. 2 with Ruth Villalobos & Associates in the amount of $45,000 for a revised agreement amount not to exceed $247,797 for the Pine Avenue Improvements Project (ST203).

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.
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NEW BUSINESS

9. Mid-Term Budget Update for Fiscal Year 2024 -25 and Appropriations Limit. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-006 Mid-Term Budget Update for Fiscal Year 2024 -25 and Resolution No. 2025-007 Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Staff Report By: Linda Reich, City Manager and June Overholt, Finance Consultant RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -006, adopting the Mid -Term Budget Update for Fiscal Year 2024 -25; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2025 -007, adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024 -25; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.

City Manager Reich provided an introduction on the proposed mid -term budget update and introduced June Overholt, Finance Consultant, who provided a presentation on the item.

Mayor Ulloa inquired about the amounts listed in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) under Streets and Storm Drains in Fiscal Year 2026 -27. City Manager Reich and Ms. Overholt provided reasoning why the funds appear this way in the budget and Mayor Ulloa requested footnotes be included to explain the large dollar amounts. Council Member Comstock agreed the addition of footnotes will assist when earmarking budget items.

Ms. Overholt shared the next steps including implementing the mid -term update changes, beginning the mid -year budget review, and beginning the budget process for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (one-year budget ), with the goal of resuming a two -year budget process for Fiscal Year 2026-28.

Mayor Ulloa spoke regarding the two -year budget and City Manager Reich confirmed 5 -year budget projections will continue.

Motion by Council Member Comstock, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-006, adopting the Mid-Term Budget Update for Fiscal Year 2024 -25; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2025 -007, adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and 3) 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 West End Animal Services Agency Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement. Approve Amendment renaming the Agency and admit both the City of Montclair and the County of San Bernardino (West End unincorporated area only) as member agencies.

Staff Report By: Jackie Melendez, Assistant City Manager RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Amendment #1 to the West End Animal Services Agency (Agency) Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement renaming the Agency to Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire, 2) admit both the City of Montclair and the County of San Bernardino (West End unincorporated area only) as member agencies to the Agency, and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to sign the amendment and to execute all other documents to carry out the terms of the Agreement.

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Clint Thacker, Executive Director of the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire, provided an introduction to the City Council.

Mayor Ulloa inquired about the Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS), and Ms. Melendez confirmed the City of Chino has an active contract with the IVHS through July 1, 2025.

Ms. Melendez noted that a non -profit organization is being created by the Animal Resource Center Joint Power’s Authority (JPA) in order to create ample opportunities for the community to volunteer at the Animal Resource Center.

Mayor Pro Tem Burton asked Mr. Thacker to meet with Police Chief Mensen to discuss enforcement issues, and suggested he also meet with Sandra Rose, who served as an IVHS Board Member for many years, to collaborate ideas regarding animal services.

Mr. Thacker confirmed the Animal Resource Center is scheduled to be staffed by June 2025 in order to be ready to operate by July 2025.

Mayor Ulloa asked how long the temporary facility will be active before the permanent facility is completed, and Mr. Thacker provided an estimate of 3.5 years. He assured he will provide monthly and quarterly reports to the member agencies regarding service usage by each member agency.

Ms. Melendez shared the activity levels will be monitored between each member agency and a reporting mechanism will be implemented for staff to assess the information, including a clause in the agreement to reevaluate the member agency split for potential adjustment opportunities.

Mayor Ulloa noted San Bernardino County's portion is small at 4 percent, and Ms. Melendez assured the San Bernardino County areas are comprised of unincorporated areas, and staff will be monitoring the service levels.

Mayor Pro Tem Burton explained he has spoken with San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman regarding the current animal control issues in the unincorporated areas. Mayor Ulloa asked Mr. Thacker to work with the County regarding animal services the IVHS currently cannot address.

Council Member Flores asked if there is a deadline for additional agencies to join the Animal Resource Center JPA, and Ms. Melendez explained if there is interest to join, it will be reviewed by the JPA and reported back to the participating member agencies for consideration.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to 1) Approve Amendment #1 to the West End Animal Services Agency (Agency) Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement renaming the Agency to Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire, 2) admit both the City of Montclair and the County of San Bernardino (West End unincorporated area only) as member agencies to the Agency, and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to sign the amendment and to execute all other documents to carry out the terms of the Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.

ABSENT: NONE.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Ulloa reported on the meetings and events including Omnitrans Board of Directors meeting; San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting; Planning Commission Sphere of Influence Ex -Officio Interviews; Southern California Water Coalition Executive Committee Zoom meeting; Southern California Edison meeting; meeting with Janet Howe regarding the upcoming Cancer Walk; Planning Commission interviews; Southern California Edison meeting; Ethics and Workplace Violence Training with the City Council and Commissions; filmed Mayor's messages; meeting with Orbis; Eagle Court of Honor for Austin Nielson of Troop 3993; Planning Commission interviews; and a City Manager meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Burton

11. Community Support Fund - Mayor Pro Tem Burton. Approve a community support fund contribution to the Chino Police Officers' Foundation for the Run for Russ 5K/Walk and Baker to Vegas Relay Race.

Staff Report By: Mayor Pro Tem Burton
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a community support fund contribution of $250 to Chino Police Officers’ Foundation for the Run for Russ 5K/Walk and $250 to Chino Police Officers’ Foundation for the Baker to Vegas Relay Race.

Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Comstock, to Approve a community support fund contribution of $250 to Chino Police Officers' Foundation for the Run for Russ 5K/Walk and $250 to Chino Police Officers' Foundation for the Baker to Vegas Relay Race. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.

ABSENT: NONE.

Mayor Pro Tem Burton reported on the meetings and events including the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; Historical Society meeting; Animal Resource Center meeting; Chino Basin Desalter Authority meeting; meeting with a resident; Chino Chilly Snow Day; Wildfire Windstorm Update Zoom meeting, and expressed his thoughts and prayers for those affected by the wildfires; Planning Commission interviews; City Manager meeting; Housing Committee meeting; Cultural Foundation meeting; Ethics and Workplace Violence Training with the City Council and Commissions; Water Facilities Authority meeting; Animal Resource Center meeting; meeting with Orbis; League of California Cities Inland Empire Division event; State of the Inland Empire address; meeting with a resident; and encouraged everyone to participate in the upcoming Run for Russ 5K event.

Council Member Comstock
Council Member Comstock reported on meetings and events including Chino Valley Fire District Board meeting; Planning Commission interviews; Celebration of Life for Sharon Nelson; City Manager meeting; Ethics and Workplace Violence Training with the City Council and Commissions; League of California Cities Inland Empire Division event; congratulated CSPR for the SCMAF award; spoke regarding the pickleball request and asked staff to look at this in the next budget cycle; encouraged everyone to participate in the Run for Russ 5K event; and thanked first responders for their efforts in the fight against the wildfires. 15 CHINO CITY COUNCIL
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Council Member Flores
Council Member Flores reported on meeting and events including the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; Kidspeak Speech Therapy Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event; Housing Committee meeting; Ethics and Workplace Violence Training with the City Council and Commissions; Junior Achievement USA Introduction Financial Literacy event; Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Board meeting; and complimented the Kiwanis Club U.S. Flag display on Central Avenue.

Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio reported on the meetings and events including the Ethics and Workplace Violence Training with the City Council and Commissions; Planning Commission interviews; City Manager meeting; thanked Staff for the Chilly Chino event; expressed he is looking forward to the opportunities for the City in 2025; thanked Chief Mensen for the work of the Police Department; and Fire Chief Williams for volunteering to help with the wildfires.

City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich thanked the Finance Department for their efforts preparing the mid -term update; and thanked the Public Works and Police Departments for their efforts during the high wind events.

City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Galante encouraged residents to regularly review their property insurance coverage limits, especially in light of the recent wind and fire events.

Police Chief's Report
Chief Mensen spoke regarding Police Officer Russ Miller's Run for Russ 5K on February 1, 2025, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Officer Miller's death; thanked the Let it Be Foundation who donated their lemonade trailer to the Chino Police Officers Association; and reported he will begin his second term as a member of the League of California Cities' Public Safety Committee.

Mayor Ulloa requested a follow up report regarding the prison issues, and Chief Mensen confirmed he will address the City's concerns and will provide an update.

Director's Report
There was no Director's report.

Fire Chief's Report
Deputy Fire Chief Jeremy Ault spoke regarding the Fire Department search and rescue deployment and mutual aid provided to those affected by the recent wildfires; announced fire stations are staffed with a second Battalion Chief position; and provided information on how to be prepare in the event of a fire evacuation.

ADJOURN
Mayor Ulloa adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 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.)
17 MEMORANDUM

CITY OF CHINO

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025

TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK

SUBJECT
..titl e
Elected City Officials’ Report Regarding Travel, Training, and Meetings.

..end

RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Elected City Officials’ Report reflecting City Council business related expenses incurred by the City.

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FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funding is available in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget.

 Superior Customer Service
 Responsible Long-Range Planning
 Exemplary Leadership
 Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships

Revenue:

Expenditure: 1002000-43320
Transfer In: Transfer Out:
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TITLE: ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORT REGARDING TRAVEL, TRAINING, AND MEETINGS.

PAGE: 2

BACKGROUND
In accordance with Government Code Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3, implementing Assembly Bill (AB) 1234 on January 1, 2006, the City adopted Resolution No. 2005 -093 establishing a Business-Related Expense Policy. On December 6, 2016, the City approved Resolution No. 2016-075 adopting the latest revisions to this policy. In addition to requiring local agenci es to adopt a business-related expense policy, AB 1234 requires that Elected Officials provide a brief report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.

ISSUES/ANALYSIS
In response to AB 1234, a report regarding Elected City Officials’ Travel, Training, and Meetings (Exhibit A) was created and is placed on the City Council Agenda Consent Calendar, as needed. The documents that pertain to the items listed on Exhibit A are available for publi c inspection at the City Clerk’s office located in City Hall at 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, CA.

Attachment – Exhibit A

19 Event Date Meeting Purpose
and Subject Matter
Location City Official
Attendees
January 24, 2025 Southern California
Water Coalition
Quarterly Luncheon
Inglewood, CA Mayor Pro Tem
Curtis Burton
January 29-31, 2025 League of California
Cities Mayors and
Council Members
Academy
Garden Grove, CA Mayor Pro Tem
Curtis Burton

20 MEMORANDUM

CITY OF CHINO

POLICE DEPARTMENT

CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025

TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KEVIN MENSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE

SUBJECT
..titl e
Tobacco Grant Program Acceptance.
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RECOMMENDATION
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -008 to accept the Tobacco Grant Program and acceptance of grant proceeds in the amount of $46,899, over a three-year fiscal period; 2) appropriate $15,633 for this FY 2024 -25, from the unappropriated reserves of the General Fund; 3) increase the General Fund revenue budget by $15,633; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the Tobacco Grant Program, on behalf of the City. ..body

FISCAL IMPACT
Requires an appropriation of $15,633 from the unappropriated reserves of t he General Fund with a corresponding increase to the General Fund Grant revenues. During the budget process for FY2025 -26 and FY2026 -27, revenues and expenditures of $15,633 for each year will be added bringing the total grant amount for the three-year period to $46,899.

CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES The recommendation detailed above furthers the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
 Positive City Image
 Superior Customer Service
 Financial Stability
 Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships

Revenue: 1004000-59500-G425B

Expenditure: 1004000-41020/43050/43320/G425B
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TITLE: TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE.

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BACKGROUND
On October 29, 2024 , the Chino Police Department received notification from the California Department of Justice that our agency’s grant application for funds authorized under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 has been approved for Funding in the amount of $46,899.

It has been our overall experience that individuals involved in furnishing tobacco to minors are most often involved in other criminal activity. Additionally, many establishments in the City of Chino that sell tobacco related prod ucts (i.e. smoke shops and liquor stores) have been known to have higher levels of crime than other establishments. Some of these establishments have also been known to sell tobacco products to minors as well as offer narcotic related paraphernalia (pipes) under the false pretense these items are to be used for tobacco.

Historically, tobacco related operations have led to a safer environment for our community through education and sustained enforcement.

ISSUES/ANALYSIS
If approved, the Chino Police Department will expend $46,899 during the next three fiscal years towards overtime hours for operations which will be used to reduce the sales of tobacco and related products to minors and to ensure that businesses engaged in selling tobacco comply with all regulations, including the prohibition of selling narcotic related paraphernalia.

While utilizing this grant throughout the three -fiscal year period, staff will conduct a minimum of four (4) Minor Decoy operations, 30 establishment inspections, and educate ou r youth of the dangers of tobacco.

Attachments: Resolution No. 2025-008
MOU – Tobacco Grant

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHINO TO ACCEPT THE GRANT PROCEEDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 46,899 FROM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM FY 2024-25

AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT NECESSARY

DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY

WHEREAS, the City of Chino prepared and submitted a grant application in April 2024 to receive grant proceeds from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chino received notification from the California Department of Justice that the City had been awarded $46,899 in grant proceeds for a 3 -year period; and
WHEREAS, if accepted by the City, these grant proceeds will be used to reimburse tobacco enforcement and preventative measures including Minor Decoy operations and educating our youth of the dangers of tobacco; and
WHEREAS, by way of these funds, the City of Chino will create a safer environment in the community through effective and sustained educational opportunities and enforcement; and
WHEREAS, to secure these funds, the City Council of the City of Chino authorize the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding DOJ-PROP56-2024-25-1-013.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO AS FOLLOWS:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

2. The City Council of the City of Chino accepts all conditions prescribed in the Memorandum of Understanding DOJ-PROP56-2024-25-1-013.

3. The City Council of the City of Chino accepts the total grant proceeds in the amount of $46,899 over the next three fiscal years and to be reimbursed the cost incurred to conduct Tobacco Grant Program operations.

4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 4th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025.

By: ____________________________
EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR
ATTEST:

By: _____________________________

NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK

State of California )
County of San Bernardino )
City of Chino )
I, Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk of the City of Chino, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of February 2025, following a roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

______________________________

NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY OF CHINO

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Grant Services Branch – Local Assistance
Division of Operations
Chino Police Department DOJ-PROP56-2024-25-1-013

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

PURPOSE
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Chino Police Department (“Grantee”), for the purpose of disbursing grant funds to Grantee for reimbursement of expenditures in compliance with the California Code of Regulations and the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Grantee Handbook.

Commencing January 1, 2023, the California Code of Regulations, Title 11, Division 1, Chapter 5:

Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program (“TGP Regulations”) shall govern the policies and procedures of the Tobacco Grant Program.

The TGP Regulations, Request for Proposals, Grantee Handbook (dated April 2024), and Summary of Award document are hereby incorporated by reference into this MOU. Grantee will expend funds for the purposes identified in the approved Summary of Award document. Reimbursements are to be funded under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016, approved by the voters as Proposition 56.

COST REIMBURSEMENT
DOJ agrees to reimburse Grantee in arrears, for Grantee’s actual expenditures in performing the project or scope of work included in the approved Summary of Award document. Reimbursements for line items in the approved Budget Detail will be made upon receipt of invoices from Grantee and approval of the invoices by DOJ, in accordance with the reimbursement procedures set forth in the TGP Regulations and Grantee Handbook.

BUDGET CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
It is mutually agreed, if the Budget Act of the current fiscal year and/or any subsequent years covered under the MOU does not appropriate sufficient funds, the MOU shall be of no further force and effect.

In the event this situation occurs, DOJ shall have no liability to reimburse/pay any funds to Grantee, or to furnish any other considerations under this MOU. As well, Grantee shall not be obligated to continue performing the provisions of this MOU, for which the Grantee would have been reimbursed.

If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted in the Budget Act for purposes of this MOU, DOJ shall have the option to either cancel this MOU with no liability occurring to DOJ or offer an addendum to the Grantee to reflect the reduced amount.

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PROJECT BREACH-TERMINATION
Failure of a Grantee to comply with this MOU or the TGP Regulations shall be treated by DOJ as a breach of contract. If an act of noncompliance occurs, DOJ may take actions described within the TGP Regulations, including termination. DOJ may terminate this MOU and be relieved of any obligation to disburse grant funds to Grantee should Grantee fail to perform the scope of work at the time and in the manner provided in this MOU.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Addendum – No addendum or variation of the terms of this MOU is valid unless made in writing and signed by the duly authorized representatives of the parties.

Assignment – This MOU is not assignable by Grantee in whole or in part.

Indemnification – Grantee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless DOJ, its officers, agents and employees from all claims, liabilities, or losses in connection with the performance of this MOU.

Certifications – Grantee certifies that it does not receive funding from a manufacturer, distributor, or advertiser of Cigarettes or Tobacco Products. Grantee further certifies that grant funds will not supplant existing state or local funds dedicated for the same purpose.

TERMS
Grant Duration: 11/1/2024 – 6/30/2028

Award Amount
Category of Expenditure Budget
FY 2024-2025
Budget
FY 2025-2026
Budget
FY 2026-2027
Budget
FY 2027-2028
Personal Services $15,433 $15,433 $15,433 $
Operating Expenses and
Equipment $200 $200 $200 $
Administrative Costs (Not to
Exceed 5%) $0 $0 $0 $
TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT $46,899

The time limit for reimbursements against this award ends 6/30/2028. Requests for reimbursement received after 7/15/2028 cannot be considered by DOJ.

GRANTEE CONTACT INFORMATION
Ria Medina, Sr. Management Analyst
Chino Police Department
5450 Guardian Way, Chino, CA 91710
(909) 334-3062
[email protected]

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AUTHORIZATION
DOJ and Grantee, by their duly authorized officials, have executed this MOU on the respective dates indicated below. This MOU and any future addendums shall be e-mailed to [email protected], care of the Division of Operations, Local Assistance Unit, Tobacco Grant Program, and will become fully executed upon completion of signatures from all parties.

___________________________________ ___________________ NAME: Linda Reich Date
Title: City Manager
Agency: City of Chino

___________________________________ ___________________ NAME: Kevin Mensen Date
Title: Chief of Police
Agency: City of Chino-Police Department

______________________________ ___________________
JENNIFER IVERY JOHNSON, Grant Manager Date
Division of Operations
California Department of Justice

___________________________________ ___________________ NICOLE LEARNED, Administrative Manager Date
Division of Operations
California Department of Justice

__________________________________ ___________________
CHRIS RYAN, Chief Date
Division of Operations
California Department of Justice

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CITY OF CHINO

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025

TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: HYE JIN LEE, PE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

SUBJECT
..titl e
Amendment No. 2 with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. for the Euclid Avenue Bridge Project (ST243) Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment No. 2 with Biggs Cardosa Associates , Inc. (Contract No. 2024 -163) for $388,534.24 for additional consultant services to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Euclid Avenue Bridge Project (ST243) for a new contract total not-to-exceed $4,332,759.58; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City. ..body

FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds are budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Euclid Avenue Bridge Project (ST243).

Project Budget – ST243
Fund Adopted
Budget
Encumbrances/
Expenditures
Budget
Available
Fund 320 –Transportation Fund* $5,777,973.59 $4,766,544.34 $1,011,429.25 *Fund 320 is being backfilled by General Fund (100).

Contract Services Contract
Amount
Design
Contingency
Consultant Support (RFP Preparation) $1,896.00
Project Partners, Inc. (Project Management &
Environmental Support) $426,000.00
Other Contract Services Subtotal: $427,896.00
Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. $3,944,225.34 $394,423.00 Biggs Cardosa (Amendment No. 1) ** $0 $0
Biggs Cardosa (Amendment No. 2) $388,534.24 ($388,534.24) Biggs Cardosa Contract Subtotal: $4,332,759.58 $5,888.76 PROJECT TOTAL: $4,760,655.58 $5,888.76
**Amendment No. 1 was a term extension only.

CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES The recommendation detailed above furthers the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
 Responsible Long-Range Planning
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TITLE: AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH BIGGS CARDOSA ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE EUCLID AVENUE BRIDGE PROJECT (ST243) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR).

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Expenditure: 3207100 – 48004 – ST243
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BACKGROUND
Euclid Avenue, between State Route 71 (SR -71) and Pine Avenue, is subject to frequent flooding during heavy rain events. Due to the street’s dip in the roadway , a significant storm event can raise the water level of Chino Creek and overtop the roadway requiring roadway closure. Detours around Euclid Avenue are typically circuitous and send passenger vehicles and heavy trucks through local streets that would other wise not carry such significant volume and load. The Euclid Bridge Project (ST243) aims to decrease the impact of heavy rain events by raising the street profile to accommodate the free flow of storm water. A raised profile design will increase safety and create reliable access of the roadway even during heavy rain events. It will eliminate the recurring Public Works crew responses to close the gates, maintenance cost for clean-up and debris removal after flooding and will also end inconvenience to motorist s from repeated road closures during heavy rain events. All of these additional Public Works responses divert crews and resources from responding to other safety concerns during rain events. City of Chino is a large City that covers nearly 30 square mile s. The project will also add pedestrian and bicycle facilities to make it a multi-modal corridor for all users.

On May 18, 2023, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Design and Bid Support Services for the Euclid Avenue Bridge Project (RFP#2 023-7006). On November 7, 2023, City Council approved an agreement with Biggs Cardosa for a not -to-exceed amount of $3,944,225.34. Council additionally approved a design contingency budget of $394,423. Note that at time of approval, the City project numbe r was R2401; however, on May 21, 2024, City Council updated the Fiscal Year 2023 -24 Capital Improvement Program Budget to include a new project number of ST243.

Upon completion of the feasibility study, City staff in conjunction with the project consulta nt, presented design alternatives to the Infrastructure/Streets Committee on June 10, 2024.

Alternative 1 proposed a four -lane facility with the existing roadway taken out of service while Alternative 2 proposed to add a two-lane facility and repurpose the existing roadway and bridge for southbound traffic. Alternative 2 would provide approximately 10 -percent construction cost savings however would require extensive traffic control setup during heavy rain events. Staff received concurrence from the Committee to proceed with Alternative 1.

ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The project’s scope initially anticipated that the appropriate document under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) would be an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). City sta ff now desire to complete a higher level of environmental documentation to support the project under CEQA and has requested additional services to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). On October 8, 2024, City staff presented to the Infrastructure/Streets Committee a comparative analysis between preparing an IS/MND and an EIR. With the support of the Infrastructure/Streets Committee, Development Services, and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, staff recommends the preparation of an EIR in order to provide more comprehensive details pertaining to project impacts and impact mitigation; greater opportunities for public and agency engagement with the community and regulatory agencies; and provide a more defensible position to the City i n the event of challenges. By taking the EIR approach, it also creates opportunities for the City to be eligible for federal funding once the environmental document has been approved. It should be noted that this amendment with Biggs Cardosa Associates doe s not include a public outreach component. Public Works staff are currently preparing a request for proposals to procure public 30 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025
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outreach services to satisfy CEQA through the EIR process. Staff will return at a later date to the City Council for the award of the contract for public outreach support.

The cost to complete additional design services is within the Council authorized design contingency amount of $394,423 and is broken out by task as follows:

Amendment No. 2* Amount
Task 1 - Project Management $31,556.11
Task 7 - Environmental Documentation $356,978.13
Total: $388,534.24
*Amendment No. 1 was a term extension only.

The EIR process will take approximately 12 -months to complete. Relinquishment of Euclid Avenue (State Route 83), from Caltrans to the City, is anticipated to be finalized between the first and second quarter of 2026. Approval of an EIR and completion of pl ans, specifications, and engineers estimate (PS&E) will better position the City to pursue and secure federal funding for construction. Following relinquishment, the City anticipates project award and construction to begin between third quarter of 2026 and first quarter of 2027.

Amendment No. 2 increases the City’s Agreement with Biggs Cardosa Associates by $388,534.24 to complete additional design services for the Euclid Bridge Project (ST243) revising the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $4,332,759.58.

Attachments: Exhibit A – ST243 Vicinity Map
Exhibit B – PSA Amendment – Biggs Cardosa

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Project Name/No.: ST243 – Euclid Bridge Design Contract No.: 2024-163 (A2)

Project Manager: PW/ M. Hindersinn Approved: 02/04/2025

AMENDMENT NO. 2

TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES (“Amendment”) by and between the CITY OF CHINO, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc., a California Corporation (“Consultant”) is effective as of the 4th day of February, 2025.

RECITALS
A. City and Consultant entered into that certain Agr eement for Contractual Services dated October 17 th, 2023 (“Agreement”) whereby Consultant agreed to provide Design Engineering Services for the Euclid Bridge Project (R2401).

B. City and Consultant entered into Amendment No. 1 on July 1, 2024 to extend the term of the agreement for an additional fiscal year (FY24-25).

C. City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement to add to the scope of work and increase compensation.

TERMS

1. Contract Changes. The Agreement is amended as provided herein. (a) The scope of services provided in E xhibit “A-1” of the agreement is amended to include services as specified in Exhibit “A-2”, attached hereto. (b) The schedule of compensation provided in Exhibit “C-1” of the agreement is amended to include services as specified in Exhibit “C-2”, attached hereto. (c) Section 2.1, Contract Sum, is hereby revised to increase the Contract Sum by Three Hundred Eighty -Eight Thousand Five Hu ndred Thirty -Four Dollars and Twenty-Four Cents ($388,534.24) for additional design and environmental services for the Euclid Avenue Bridge Project (ST243), and shall read in its entirety as follows:

Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation ” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed Four Million Three Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Fifty- Eight Cents ($4,332,759.58) (the “Contract Sum ”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.10.
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2. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment to the Agreement.

3. Affirmation of Agreement; Warranty R e Absence of Defaults. City and Consultant each ratify and reaffirm each and every on e of the respective rights and obligations arising under the Agreement. Each party represents and warrants to the other that there have been no written or oral modifications to the Agreement other than as provided herein. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the Agreement is currently an effective, valid, and binding obligation.

Consultant represents and warrants to City that, as of the date of this Amendment, City is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a mat erial default under the Agreement.

City represents and warrants to Consultant that, as of the date of this Amendment, Consultant is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement.

4. Adequate Consideration. The parties hereto irrevocably stipula te and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment.

5. Authority. The persons executing this Amendment on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Amendment, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment, and (iv) the entering into this Amendment does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which said party is bound.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment on the date and year first-above written.

CITY:

CITY OF CHINO, a municipal corporation

Linda Reich, City Manager
ATTEST:

Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
_____________________________ _____________________________

Fred Galante, City Attorney Hye Jin Lee, PE, Director of Public Works

CONSULTANT:

BIGGS CARDOSA ASSOCIATES, INC.:

By:

Name: Roy Schnabel
Title: President/CEO

By:

Name: Eric Pheifer
Title: Principal

Address: 500 s. Main Street, Suite 1200
Orange, CA 92868

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SCOPE OF SERVICES – AMENDMENT NO. 2

INTRODUCTION
The Project anticipated that the appropriate CEQA document would be an Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). The City desires a higher -level environmental document - an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) - for the Project.

The following Scope of Services is intended to amend the previously authorized Scope of Services to prepare an EIR for the project, participate in public hearings, and prepare/file a Notice of Determination.

The following general assumptions apply to the preparation of this amended Scope of Services:

1. The approved Project Description prepared for the CEQA IS/MND will also be applicable to and utilized for the CEQA EIR.

2. Technical Studies (Task 7.2) anticipated for the CEQA IS/MND will be the same as those utilized for the CEQA EIR.

3. The level of effort for this Scope of Services is based on Consultant’s experience on recent projects and with current federal and state laws, policies, and requirements in place as of September 2024.

If new laws or policies are enacted subsequent to that date which would require consideration in this scope, Consultant will revisit the level of effort with the City.

4. The preferred alternative, selected via Task 3 – Feasibility Study, will continue to be advanced through the environmental/permitting process and final design phases. The alternative features a four-lane, ~2,500’ long precast concrete girder bridge with ~145’ long spans, and a multi-use path on the east side of Euclid Avenue. The Pomona Rincon Road intersection will be improved by using on - and off -ramps for southbound Euclid Avenue traffic , and a two -way ramp for northbound traffic. The project is designed to meet the 50-year inundation pool elevation in the Prado Basin.

5. Euclid Avenue is currently two lanes in each direction but widens to four lanes prior to the intersections with Pine Avenue and SR -71. The project removes a bottleneck and does not add capacity, and therefore an induced Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis will not be required. VMT will be addressed qualitatively in the traffic analyses and environmental documents.

6. Consultant participation in public scoping and hearing meetings are included in this Scope of Services, but Public Outreach services are not included. It is assumed that the City will issue a separate Request for Proposals to procure a Public Outreach firm.

TASK 1 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1.1 Monthly Invoicing & Progress Reporting
Assumptions Up to nine (9) additional months of monthly invoicing and progress reporting are assumed in this scope.

Deliverables Monthly Invoices & Progress Reports

Exhibit "A-2"
"A2-1"
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1.2 Coordination and Meetings
The Consultant will conduct additional Project Development Team (PDT) meetings and will coordinate with the City’s Public Outreach consultant.

Assumptions ▪ Up to nine (9) additional PDT meetings are included in this scope and are assumed to be conducted virtually.
▪ Up to six (6) focused workshops/meetings with the City’s Public Outreach consultant are included in this scope.

Deliverables ▪ PDT Meeting Agenda Packages
▪ PDT Meeting Minutes
▪ Public Outreach Workshops/Meetings

1.5 Project Controls
The Consultant will update the baseline project controls (schedule and planned expenditures ) to accommodate the change from a CEQA IS/MND to a CEQA EIR.

Assumptions
Deliverables ▪ Baseline Project Schedule
▪ Baseline Budget Performance Metrics (Planned Expenditures)

TASK 7 – ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION

7.3 CEQA Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Notice of Preparation
The Consultant wi ll prepare a Notice of Preparation (NOP) fo r the EIR to meet CEQA a nd the City ’s requirements. Consultant will address City comments using tracked changes on the NOP and will provide the City with the final NOP. Cons ultant will prepare the State Clearinghouse forms and the State Clearinghouse Summary Form. Consultant will prepare the NOP for distribution, and will coordinate with the City and City’s Public Outreach consultant on distribution (i.e. mailing notices to the distribution list, publishing in local newspaper , posting with the San Bernardino County Cle rk of the Board and State Clearinghouse). It is anticipated that the City will post NOP documents on the City’s website. The mailing of the NOP will start the 30-day public review and comment period.

Assumptions
Deliverables Notice of Preparation

Scoping Meeting
A public scoping will be scheduled by the City and/or the City ’s Public Outreach consultant, and is anticipated to be held at City Hall during the 30-day NOP comment period. Consultant will assist the City by preparing an agenda and presentation, and will lead the technical portions of the Scoping Meeting presentation. Consultant will review comments received via comment cards. "A 2-2"
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Assumptions ▪ City’s Public Outreach consultant will schedule, setup, and advertise the Scoping Meeting; distribute comment cards; and summarize comments for Consultant following the Scoping Meeting.
▪ Consultant will meet with the City to discuss comments following the Scoping Meeting.

Deliverables Scoping Meeting Presentation/Attendance

Administrative Draft EIR
The Administrative (Admin) Draft EIR will be prepared in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines and City’s standards and policies . The standards/criteria of significance will be developed based on CEQA Guidelines and tailored or refined as relevant to City requirements (e.g. General Plan po licies, programs or guidelines, and adopted ordinan ces). The impact analysis will specify the standards of significant thresholds for each topic.

The Consultant will review all comment letters received on the NOP following the 30-day review period to ensure that all relevant concerns are addressed in the Draft EIR. The Consultant will provide the Admin Draft EIR to the City for review and comment.

The Consultant will address up to two (2) separate rounds of review/comments from the City (assumes each round of comment includes all comments pr ovided at the same time to Consultant) using tracked changes. The Consultant will ensure that all of the comments have been completed address ed before preparing the Public Review Draft of the EIR.

The Consultant will submit a proof copy of the Draft EIR for final review and approval by the City prior to printing and distribution for public circulation and review. The Notice of Availability (NOA) and Notice of Completion (NOC) will be prepared to meet CEQA and the City ’s requirements . The Consultant will address the City’s comments on the NOA and NOC using tracked changes and will provide final versions.

The Consultant will address up to one (1) round of review/comments from the City (assumes comments from all parties will be provided at the same time to Consultant ) using tracked changes. The Consultant will prepare the NOA for distribution, and will coordinate with the City’s Public Outreach consultant on distribution (e.g. mailing notices to the distri bution list, publishing in local newspaper, posting with the San Bernardino County Clerk of the Board and State Clearinghouse).

Assumptions
Deliverables ▪ Admin Draft EIR & Revised Admin Draft EIR ▪ Public Review Draft EIR
▪ Notice of Availability
▪ Notice of Completion

Response to Comments
The Consultant will respond to written comments received on the Draft EIR during the 45 -day public review period. This task is anticipated to include technical support and assistance from the Consultant’s technical study preparation team. Although not required, CEQA Guidelines recommend responding to, if possible, comments received after the close of the public review period. Since the number and nature of the comments cannot be identif ied at this time, onc e all comments are received, Consultant will meet "A 2-3" 38
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with the City to discuss and determine the approach that will be utili zed in the responses and if the budgeted amount is ad equate to cover the level of effort ne eded to respond to all of the comments received.

Following review of the Draft Responses to Comments, the Consultant will respond to one consolidated set of comments from the City on the Admin Draft FEIR and resubmit for City backcheck review. After City approval of the “proof” responses to comments, Consultant will produce final responses for distribution by the City’s Public Outreach consultant to outside agencies. Responses to comments will be included in the FEIR.

Errata: The Consultant will prepare an Errata section for inclusion with the Responses to Comments, minor changes, additional information , or corrections made from the DEIR to the FEIR . If the City pre fers, an underline / strikethrough version of the Draft EIR will be provided in lieu of the Errata.

Assumptions ▪ The budgeted response to comments effort assumes that up to 75 comments that require a response will be received, irrespective of the number of letters received. If more comments are received or the nature of the comments requires higher-than-average modeling or analysis, the Consultant will revisit this effort with the City.
▪ Official government to government AB 52 Native American Consultation would be conducted by the City and is not included in this scope.

Deliverables ▪ Responses to Comments
▪ Errata or Revised Draft EIR

Final EIR
The Final EIR will consist of the Final EIR Int roduction, “Comments and Responses ” section including bracketed comment letters, Draft EIR Errata (or Revised Draft EIR), and new or revised Appendices , and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).

Assumptions
Deliverables Final EIR

Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
In compliance with CEQA Guidelines Section 21081.6, the Consultant will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) that incorporates all mitigation measures from the EIR . The Consultant will prepare a Draft MMRP that will be submitted to the City for review and comment. The Consultant will address up to two (2) consolidated rounds of comments from the City on the Draft MMRP.

Assumptions
Deliverables Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

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Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations The Consultant will prepare draft Findings of Fact and a draft Statement of Overriding Considerations, if necessary. The Consultant will address up to two (2) consolidated rounds of comments from the City on the Draft Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations.

Assumptions This scope assumes that the City will prepare the Resolution.

Deliverables ▪ Findings of Fact
▪ Statement of Overriding Considerations

Public Hearings
The Consultant will attend public hearings held for the Project. These hearings are anticipated to include up to two (2) City Council meetings on the EIR. The Consultant will answer technical questions related to the EIR and relevant comments on the EIR raised during the public hearing meetings. Technical analysis specialists may also be d esired to be in attendance , and available to answer questions related to th eir technical analyses.

Assumptions
Deliverables Public Hearing Meeting Participation

Notice of Determination
The Consultant will prepare the Notice of Determination (NOD) to meet CEQA and the City ’s requirements. The Consultant will address one (1) round of consolidated City comments on the NOD and will provide the City with final versions. The Consultant will file the NOD with the San Bernardino County Clerk of the Board and State Clearinghouse and provide proof of filing to the City.

Assumptions The CEQA filing fee will be provided by the City.

Deliverables Notice of Determination
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Euclid Avenue Bridge Project
Fee Summary | Amendment No. 2: Environmental Impact Report Task Description Biggs Cardosa
Associates BKF Engineers Earth Mechanics,
Inc. RVA Q3 Consulting Stantec Totals
1 Project Management $31,556.11 $31,556.11
2 Prepare Base Maps and Plan Sheets $0.00
3 Feasibility Study $0.00
4 Geotechnical Design Report and Other Field Studies $0.00 5 Traffic Analysis $0.00
6 Permits & Agreements $0.00
7 Environmental Documentation $63,192.13 $293,786.00 $356,978.13 8 Prepare Plans, Specifications & Estimates $0.00
9 Quantities and Estimates Included in Task 8 - Prepare Plans, Specifications & Estimates $0.00 10 Transportation Management Plan $0.00
11 Hydrology and Hydraulics Report $0.00
12 Prepare Final PS&E Package $0.00
13 Contract Bid Documents (Ready to List) $0.00
14 Engineering Support During Construction $0.00
15 Project Closeout $0.00
Totals $94,748.24 $0.00 $0.00 $293,786.00 $0.00 $0.00 $388,534.24 Exhibit "C-2""C2
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Fee Proposal | Amendment No. 2: Environmental Impact Report Task Description Senior
Principal Principal Associate Engineering
Manager
Senior
Engineer
Project
Engineer
Staff
Engineer
Assistant
Engineer
Junior
Engineer
Senior
Computer
Drafter
Computer
Drafter
Project
Coordinator
Total
Hours
Budget per
Task
Fully Burdened Labor Rate: $325.00 $278.00 $257.00 $226.00 $205.00 $186.00 $171.00 $158.00 $144.00 $163.00 $144.00 $153.00 Task 1 - Project Management

1.1 Monthly Invoicing & Progress Reporting 1 9 18 28 $5,581.00

1.2 Coordination & Meetings

1.2.1 PDT Meetings & Public Outreach Workshops 24 30 27 81 $16,953.00

1.5 Project Controls 1 4 8 2 16 8 39 $8,103.00
Task 1 - Project Management | Subtotal: 148 $30,637.00
Task 1 - Project Management | Escalation @ 3%: $919.11
Task 1 - Project Management | Other Direct Costs (ODCs): $0.00 Task 1 - Project Management | Total: $31,556.11
Task 7 - Environmental Documentation

7.3 CEQA Environmental Impact Report (EIR)

7.3.a EIR Meetings / Project Management 4 8 16 28 $5,728.00

7.3.b Notice of Preparation (NOP) 2 4 6 $1,376.00

7.3.c Scoping Meeting 2 2 8 12 $2,710.00

7.3.d Prepare Admin & Public Review Draft EIR 8 4 40 24 40 116 $22,756.00

7.3.e Circulate Draft EIR, Notice of Completion, Notice of Applicability 2 8 10 $2,196.00

7.3.f Final EIR / Responses to Comments / Errata 4 4 8 16 40 72 $13,596.00

7.3.g Revised Final EIR 2 2 16 8 16 44 $8,574.00

7.3.h Findings of Fact / Statement of Overriding Considerations 2 2 4 $966.00

7.3.i Notice of Determination 1 2 4 7 $1,612.00
Task 7 - Environmental Documentation | Subtotal: 299 $59,514.00 Task 7 - Environmental Documentation | Escalation @ 4.5%: $2,678.13 Task 7 - Environmental Documentation | Other Direct Costs (ODCs): $1,000.00 Allowance for Mileage & Exhibit Boards for Scoping & Public Meetings $1,000.00 Task 7 - Environmental Documentation | Total: $63,192.13 Biggs Cardosa Total: $94,748.24
Schedule of Compensation (Amendment No. 2)
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Fee Proposal | Amendment No. 2: Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Task Description Environmental
Director QA/QC Manager Project Manager Senior Env.

Planner Env Planner GIS Mapping Admin Total
Hours
Budget per
Task
Fully Burdened Labor Rate: $266.00 $247.00 $220.00 $193.00 $162.00 $151.00 $110.00 Task 7 - Environmental Documentation

7.3 CEQA Environmental Impact Report (EIR)

7.3.a EIR Meetings / Project Management 40 80 40 160 $35,960.00

7.3.b Notice of Preparation (NOP) 2 2 6 10 8 28 $4,846.00

7.3.c Scoping Meeting 2 2 8 12 16 4 44 $8,134.00

7.3.d Prepare Admin & Public Review Draft EIR 24 32 60 80 240 32 36 504 $90,600.00

7.3.e Circulate Draft EIR, Notice of Completion, Notice of Applicability 4 16 40 16 76 $14,064.00

7.3.f Final EIR / Responses to Comments / Errata 16 20 40 160 120 8 8 372 $70,404.00

7.3.g Revised Final EIR 12 16 32 40 120 2 4 226 $42,086.00

7.3.h Findings of Fact / Statement of Overriding Considerations 4 4 8 24 32 4 76 $14,068.00

7.3.i Notice of Determination 1 2 4 8 4 19 $3,624.00
Task 7 - Environmental Documentation | Subtotal: 1505 $283,786.00 Task 7 - Environmental Documentation | Escalation @ 0%: $0.00 Task 7 - Environmental Documentation | Other Direct Costs (ODCs): $10,000.00 Reimbursable Expenses Allowance $10,000.00
Task 7 - Environmental Documentation | Total: $293,786.00 RVA Total: $293,786.00
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MEMORANDUM

CITY OF CHINO

COMMUNITY SERVICES, PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025

TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: SILVIA AVALOS, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, PARKS &

RECREATION

SUBJECT
..titl e
Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-001.
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025 -001, to be read by number and title only, waiving further reading of the ordinance, amending Chapter 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code (CMC) pertaining to fireworks.
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FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.

Revenue:

Expenditure:

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TITLE: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-001.

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BACKGROUND
At the October 28, 2024 Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, an investigation and hearing was conducted as required by the Chino Municipal Code (CMC)

8.12.200-Penalties, due to a booth operator violation of Section 8.12.110 of the Chino Municipal Code: “Each stand must have an adult in attendance to sell or serve as “watchman” while fireworks are stored therein,” and the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Chapter 6, Article 13, Section 991.1: “Retail licensee may store unsold stock in a place and manner approved by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction until stock is returned to the wholesaler.” The investigation was prompted by a letter from the Chino Valley Fire District in which a Fire Inspector and San Bernadino County Sh eriff's personnel discovered an unattended truck and trailer loaded with safe and sane packaged fireworks in an unincorporated area of Chino, where illegal fireworks were being used. Storage of the unsold fireworks in this manner was not approved by the Fi re Authority, especially in an area where no fireworks, including safe and sane varieties, are allowed. This unattended storage on a public street was deemed unsafe and negligent. As a result of this violation, the booth operator is now ineligible to obt ain a permit for selling fireworks for three years. After this period, they must enter a lottery for a permit (as per CMC Section 8.12.200-Penalties).

In light of the 2024 year violation, City staff and the Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission Fireworks Review Sub-Committee began discussions to review the City of Chino's Retail Fireworks Permit Application and the related CMC.

ISSUES/ANALYSIS
Several meetings wer e held with the Fireworks Review Sub -Committee, which included Vice Chairperson Neal Jerry, Commissioners Jamie Aviles and Linda Takeuchi, along with staff from the Community Services, Parks & Recreation and Finance Departments and the Chino Valley Fire District Fire Marshal. The purpose of these meetings was to review the Retail Fireworks Permit Application and the CMC, with the intention of recommending changes to enhance community safety and prevent future incidents from occurring. The recommendations resulted in proposed changes to the CMC to prevent booth operators from removing and transporting their unsold stock from the fireworks stands.

The Fireworks Review Sub -Committee is recommending changes to section 8.12.110 and

8.12.130 of the CMC. Section 8. 12.110, Stands – Adults in charge of as a watchman, is being amended to strengthen the language related to the responsibility of a Watchman. Section

8.12.130, Removal of unsold stock and accompanying litter, is being amended to require the wholesaler to pick up the unsold fireworks stock by 5:00 p.m. on July 5.

The CMC changes were presented to the Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission at their regular meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025. The Commission approved the recommended changes with a vote of 4 in favor, 2 opposed, with one Commissioner absent.

Upon approval of the introduction of Ordinance 2025-001, a second reading will be presented at the February 18, 2025, City Council meeting, and the ordinance will go into full force and effect 30 days thereafter.

Attachment – Ordinance 2025-001

45 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-001

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.12 (FIREWORKS) OF THE

CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE

WHEREAS, the City of Chino has adopted a fireworks ordinance, codified at Chapter 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code ("Fireworks Ordinance"), which is aimed at regulating the sale and use of fireworks, as well ensuring the safety of the community; and

WHEREAS, the Fireworks Ordinance Sections 8.12.110 and 8.12.130 were reviewed to ensure they were achieving their aim, while continuing to adhere to legal requirements; and

WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend Chapter 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code to amend the Section 8.12.110 and Section 8.12.130.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. Section 8.12.110 of the Chino Municipal Code, entitled "Stands – Adults in charge or as a watchman," is hereby amended as follows (new text in bold underline):

8.12.110 - Stands—Adults in charge or as a watchman
Each stand must have an adult in attendance to sell and serve as “watchman” while fireworks are stored therein. At the close of each business day, stands shall be locked and secured. At least one “watchman” must stand guard during hours of closure. Sleeping or remaining in the stand after close of business each day is forbidden.

Section 3. Section 8.12.130 of the Chino Municipal Code, entitled "Removal of unsold stock and accompanying litter," is hereby amended as follows (new text in bold underline, deleted text in bold strike through):

8.12.130 - Removal of unsold stock and accompanying litter All unsold stock and accompanying litter shall remain in the stand under “watchman” until unsold stock is picked up by wholesaler. be removed from the location by 5:00 p.m. on the 5 th day of July. Wholesaler must pick up unsold stock by 5:00 p.m. on the 5 th day of July. Storage of unsold stock must be kept in accordance with Chino Municipal Code Section 8.12.110.

Section 4. Severability If any court of competent jurisdiction holds any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance invalid or unconstitutional, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance The City Council declares that it would have enacted this ordinance and each section, sentence, clause or phrase hereof irrespective of any determination of invalidity. 46 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-001

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Section 5. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after adoption.

Section 6. The City Clerk shal l certify as to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published and/or posted at the designated locations in the City of Chino.

ADOPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025.

By:

EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR

ATTEST:

By:

NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) §

CITY OF CHINO )

I, NATALIE GONZAGA , City Clerk of the City of Chino do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance of the City of Chino was duly adopted by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of February 2025 by the following votes:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

By:

NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK

48 MEMORANDUM

CITY OF CHINO

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025

TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, CITY OF CHINO
FROM: EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR

SUBJECT
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Planning Commission Appointments.
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the re-appointment of Commissioner Brandon Blanchard; and appointment of Sphere of Influence Ex -Officio Members Jerry Rowe (North) and Alan “Drew” Sasser (South) to the Planning Commission.
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FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.

CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES The recommendation detailed above furthers the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
 Positive City Image
 Responsible Long-Range Planning
 Exemplary Leadership
 Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships

Revenue:

Expenditure:

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TITLE: PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.

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BACKGROUND
The Chino Planning Commission is a seven -member board that reviews land uses, approves development projects, and offers guidance on all planning-related issues. In October 2024, the City Council approved the addition of two Ex -Officio Planning Commissioners from the North and South Sphere of Influence areas.

Pursuant to Chino Municipal Code Section 2.36.020, members of the Planning Commission are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council and serve for a term of four years, with Sphere of Influence Ex-Officio members serving a two-year term.

ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The City Clerk’s office solicited applications for the Planning Commission due to the term of Commissioner Brandon Blanchard scheduled to end January 1, 2025.

The application period closed on November 22, 202 4, and a total of 9 applications were received, including an application from Commissioner Brandon Blanchard seeking re - appointment. Mayor Ulloa , along with a Council Member, interviewed 7 applicants (one applicant withdrew and one did not attend the interview ). This resulted in the following recommended appointment:
 Commissioner Brandon Blanchard’s re-appointment for a term ending January 1, 2029
The City Clerk’s office also solicited applications for the Sphere of Influence Ex-Officio Planning Commission Members for the North and South unincorporated areas of Chino.

The application period closed on November 22, 2024 , and a total of 9 applications were received. Mayor Ulloa , along with Council Member Comstock, interviewed 7 applicants (one applicant withdrew and one did not attend the interview ). This resulted in the following recommendations to the Sphere of Influence Ex-Officio Member appointments:
 North Sphere of Influence Area – Jerome “Jerry” Rowe for a term ending January 1, 2027
 South Sphere of Influence Area – Alan “Drew” Sasser for a term ending January 1, 2027
Pursuant to Chino Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2.3 6.020 appointments to the Commission are made by the Mayor with approval of the City Council.

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Chino City Council
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