C I T Y O F C H I N O
MONTHLY AGENCY REPORTS
FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - Covering meetings from December 1 - December 31, 2024 Members of the Chino City Council are assigned to represent the City on several external agencies, committees, boards, and task forces. This report summarizes the actions and discussions of those entities as they may impact or be of interest to the City of Chino, its businesses, and its residents.
CHAFFEY COLLEGE CHINO COMMUNITY CENTER OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report By: Silvia Avalos Meeting Date: December 17, 2024
Update from Event Coordinator - Only 4 Saturdays remain available for 2025, and events are starting to book in 2026. Venue Showcase at the Chaffey College Chino Community Center (CCCCC) will take place in April 2025. A fee study is being conducted to propose increasing rental fees. Chaffey College Chi no Community Center (CCCCC) falls well under the average rental rates for comparable venues in the region. As requested by committee members, the Event Coordinator will investigate fees for other banquet venues in Rancho Cucamonga.
Facility Sound System - Linda Reich mentioned that at the last few events she attended in the CCCCC, the sound could not be heard in certain spots in the room. The City has started bringing in their own AV equipment, which they shouldn’t have to do. Michael Fink, Chief Technology Officer at Chaffey College, explained that the AV system was installed by an outside firm Avidex (formerly Spinitar) approximately four years ago. Maintaining this level of a udio/visual equipment is outside of the scope of Chaffey College’s IT Department, although Chaffey IT does run the equipment for events. The Event Coordinator will contact Avidex and schedule a meeting to discuss sound quality, representatives from City of Chino and Chaffey College will be included. She will also inquire regarding the cost to run AV for events, and a maintenance program for the equipment.
Next anticipated meeting date: March 18, 2025
CHINO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Council Representative: Christopher Flores | Staff Report By: Ellyse Martinez Meeting Date: December 16, 2024 Ribbon-Cutting - On Monday, December 4, City staff Ellyse Martinez, Linda Hinojos, and Deven Reyes attended the Boston’s Pizza ribbon cutting. Ellyse Martinez presented their team with a certificate of congratulations.
Holiday Mixer - On Tuesday, December 10, City staff Ellyse Martinez and Linda Hinojos attended the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer, where they spoke with local business owners and participated in activities hosted by the Chamber.
Next anticipated meeting date: January 20, 2025
CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report By: Pete Vicario Meeting Date: December 17, 2024
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The Chino Basin Desalter Authority (CDA) reported on water deliveries of 420 acre-feet made to the City of Chino in November.
The CDA Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) recommended the following, all of which were approved:
• Award Cora Constructors a contract to rehabilitate a chlorine/ammonia room located at the Chino I Desalter for the not-to-exceed amount of $805,000.
• Amend the current contract with General Pump for on-call maintenance, rehabilitation, inspection, and urgent well and pump station repair services for the not-to-exceed amount of $800,000. • Approve an amendment to the current contract with TE Roberts , Inc. for environmental clean -up services and solids handling support in the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.
Next anticipated meeting date: January 21, 2025
CHINO BASIN WATERMASTER
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report By: Benjamin Orosco Meeting Date: December 26, 2024
No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: January 23, 2025
CHINO VALLEY INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICT - LIAISON TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Repor t By: Linda Reich Meeting Date: December 11, 2024
Board of Direction Elections - The Honorable Judge Lisa M. Rogan, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of San Bernardino County, administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Members of the Board of Directors:
• Andrew Romaine, Member of the Board of Directors, Division 4 • Harvey Luth, Member of the Board of Directors, Division 2 • Sarah Ramos-Evinger, Member of the Board of Directors, Division l Liaison Reports to the Fire District - Chino City Council Member Chris Flores reported on the Chino Youth Christmas Parade and Fair on Saturday, December 14th, and the Chino Youth Museum's 25th anniversary.
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Audit Report - Greg Fankhanel of Van Lant & Fankhanel LLP , the independent auditor, provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 audit report, which can be viewed here.
There was discussion regarding the one-year increase in the pension unfunded liability from $59.8 million on June 30, 2023, to $66.3 million on June 30, 2024. In response to Board questions, the Finance Director explained the $15 million dollar surplus in the report includes one-time funds for Station 68 and property tax corrections from the County of San Bernardino. He stated that a future item to allocate a portion of the surplus funds to the District's pension liability, excluding any one -time funds, will be brought to the Board for consideration.
The item was approved 5-0.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU s) - The Board approved the following MOUs and amendments to MONTHLY AGENCY REPORTS – FEBRUARY 18, 2025 (Covering Meetings from 12/1/24 – 12/31/24) PAGE 3
MOUs on 5-0 votes:
• Teamsters Local 1932 Unit – A three-year MOU, covering FY 2024 -25, FY 2025 -26, and FY 2026 -27, between Teamsters Local 1932 and CVFD, which provides for 4%, 2%, and 2% COLAs, respectively. It provides increases for education and other special pay categories, including Notary, Fire Inspector - Investigator, Fire Inspector -Floater, and Fire Apparatus & Fleet Mechanic pay ; increases cafeteria benefits by $250 to $1,815, by $135 to $1,950, and by $250 to $2,200, effective July 1 of the respective fiscal years; and provides changes to sick and vacation leave accruals and cashouts. The definition of a positive drug test is amended related to cannabis.
• Resolution No. 2024-22, Unrepresented Confidential Employee Compensation – Amends Resolution No. 2024 -016, pertaining to Unrepresented Confidential Employee Compensation , by providing an additional 2% cost of living adjustment (COLA) to the original resolution, for a total of 4% COLA retroactive to July 1, 2024. The increase provides Confidential employees the same higher FY 2024-25 COLA provided to Teamsters in the prior item.
• Resolution No. 2024 -23, Unrepresented Part -Time Employees – Provides COLA and benefits adjustments for unrepresented part -time employees for FY 2024 -25, FY 2025 -26, and FY 2026 -27, providing salary increases of 4%, 2%, and 2% , respectively, and a dditional deferred compensation contributions of $25 per month effective July 1, 2025 (total of $125) , $25 per month effective July 1, 2026 (total of $150), and $25 per month effective July 1, 2027 (total of $175). • Resolution No. 2024-24, Unrepresented Management Employee Compensation – Amends Resolution No. 2024-17 to comply with CalPERS, which requires additional benefits (additional monthly pay for numerous positions previously approved by the Board) to be identified as “pensionable compensation.” 2025 Community Liaisons, Standing Committees, and JPA Board Member Assignments – The Board appointed members to represent the CVFD tovarious external entities.
Next anticipated meeting date: January 8, 2025
CHINO VALLE Y UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report By: Vivian Castro Meeting Date: December 19, 2024
Oath of Office for Board Members - Superior Court Judge Mark Petersen administered the oath of office to John Cervantes, James Na, and Andrew Cruz.
2025-2026 Board Meeting Calendar – The Board unanimously approved the 2025 -26 Board meeting calendar.2025/2026 Board meeting calendar.
Resolution No. 2024/2025 -34, Authorizing the Establishment of an Irrevocable Trust for Other Post - Employment Benefits (OPEB), Through Participation in the California Employer’s Retiree Benefits Trust (CERBT) Program - The Board voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2024/2025 -34, Authorizing the Establishment of an Irrevocable Trust for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB), Through Participation in the California Employer’s Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT) Program.
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Minimum Wage and Compensation Increase to the Classified Service (Non-Bargaining Unit) – The Board voted unanimously to approve the minimum wage and compensation increase to the Classified Service ( Non- Bargaining Unit), effective January 1, 2025.
Revision of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1330 Community Relations—Use of School Facilities The Board received information on the revision of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1330 Community Relations—Use of School Facilities.
Election of Board Representatives and Officers – Board members were elected as officers and appointed as representatives as follows:
• President - Sonja Shaw by unanimous vote
• Vice President - Jon Monroe by unanimous
• Clerk - Andrew Cruz by a unanimous vote
• Liaison - City of Chino - John Cervantes appointed
• Liaison - City of Chino Hills - James Na appointed
• Liaison - City of Ontario - Andrew Cruz appointed
• Liaison - Chino Valley Independent Fire District - Jon Monroe appointed • Representative - County Committee on School District Organization - Sonja Shaw and John Cervantes were appointed as representative and alternate, respectively • Representative - Chino Hills Parks and Recreation Commission - Jon Monroe appointed • Two Representatives - Joint Meeting with the City of Chino - John Cervantes and Sonja Shaw appointed • Two Representatives - Joint Meeting with the City of Chino Hills - James Na and Andrew Cruz appointed • Representative and Alternate-Baldy View ROP - Sonja Shaw appointed, and Jon Monroe as alternate • Secretary to the Board - Superintendent Enfield appointed Next anticipated meeting date: January 16, 2025
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – MEASURE G OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report By: Silvia Avalos No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: January 29, 2025
CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE FOR CIM & CIW
Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report By: Aaron Kelliher Meeting Date: December 10, 2024
CIW - Prison administrative staff reviewed the current operations of the prison. A new mural was added to the facility. The prison is hosting Rebel Farms, which will provide a 2-day equine therapy session for 30 inmates. A housing unit update is nearing completion, and they will then move on to a shade sail project in the yard area.
Special holiday meals are being served to the population. With the approach of Ch ristmas, CIW is requesting donations of presents for children ages 5-15. The prison is now hosting Cub Scouts Pack #25, with registration beginning this month. Chino PD and Chino Valley Fire worked with the prison to present an impaired driving education program, including a DUI scenario. A fundraiser was held , and $3,000 will be donated to the Chino MONTHLY AGENCY REPORTS – FEBRUARY 18, 2025 (Covering Meetings from 12/1/24 – 12/31/24) PAGE 5
Valley Fire Foundation.
Current Population: 1,208
CIM - CIM officials provided an overview of the current operations at CIM. Preparations continue to host a bachelor’s program through Cal State LA on the C Yard. On December 20, a graduation ceremony will be held for those inmates who have received their GEDs and associate's degree. The 50-bed mental health facility is still under construction, with completion anticipated in mid -2025. The Audio -Visual Surveillance System continues to be on hold due to state budget issues . The inmate fundraiser raised $2,886 each for the HOPE Program, Cowboy Huddle, and The Key, which were presented at the Chino City Council.
Current Population: 2,184
Next anticipated meeting date: February 11, 2025
INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Benjamin Orosco Meeting Date: December 18, 2024
New Business Items
Elect, by majority vote, a President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency Board of Directors for a one -year term beginning January 1, 2025 - The following Board members were elected as officers on a 5-0 vote:
President – Marco Tule
Vice President – Jasmin A. Hall
Secretary/Treasurer – Steven J. Elie
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-12-4, Reaffirming the Ability to Purchase Imported Water within IEUA Service Area - As a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), Inland Empire Utilities Agency ( IEUA) has access to purchase MWD imported water. Previously, IEUA had a purchase order agreement with MWD for a maximum imported water allocation of 932,830 acre -feet (AF) at the MWD Tier 1 Supply Rate from January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2024. The MWD Ti er 1 allocation was applied to Cucamonga Valley Water District, Fontana Water Company, and Water Facilities Authority through previously adopted Resolution 2016-9-11.
Starting January 1, 2025, IEUA will continue to make MWD imported water supplies available for purchase to Cucamonga Valley Water District, Fontana Water Company, and Water Facilities Authority, subject to availability from MWD. This resolution ensures tha t IEUA can continue to provide reliable imported water supplies to its service area, supporting the needs of the Cucamonga Valley Water District, Fontana Water Company, and Water Facilities Authority.
Next anticipated meeting date: January 15, 2025
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LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – INLAND EMPIRE DIVISION
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
OMNITRANS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Dennis Ralls Meeting Date: December 4, 2024
The Board received an update on Key Performance Indicators for the FY2025 first quarter, which included the following notable metrics:
• Systemwide Ridership: +8.4%
• On-time Performance for Fixed Route: 80.5%
• On-time Performance for OmniAccess: 92.7%
• Positive Ride Satisfaction for OmniAccess: 86.2%
Next anticipated meeting date: January 8, 2025
ONTARIO INT ERNATIONA L AIRPORT AUTHORITY (OIAA)
INTER -AGENCY COLLABORATIVE (ROUNDTABLE)
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Re port by: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Staff Report By: Rogelio Huerta
Meeting Date: December 17, 2024
During a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, several key actions with direct implications for the City of Chino were approved. These actions were included in the Consent Calendar and moved by Supervisor Hagman and seconded by Supervisor Baca Jr.
• Continued Legal Representation: Amendments were approved to extend agreements with Kaplan Kirsch LLP and Langan CA, Inc., ensuring continued legal and technical expertise for the City of Chino in its pursuit of cost recovery related to the Chino Groundwater Project. • Funding for Prado East Wells Project: The Board approved the allocation of an additional $657,070 from the Chino Agricultural Preserve Fund, bringing the total allocation for the Prado East Wells Project to $989,570.
• Public Safety Enhancement: A contract was approved to provide funding for the purchase of a heavy - duty public safety asset for the City of Chino, with a budget of up to $1,000,000.
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• Chino Airport Remediation: The board approved an Interagency Memorandum of Understanding to fund the Chino Airport Remedial Action Project, with an initial budget of $85,831.99.
Next anticipated meeting date: January 14, 2025
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SOLID WASTE ADVISORY TASK FORCE
Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report by: Xo chitl Huerta No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: April 16, 2025
SAN BERNARDINO CO UNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SBCTA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Dennis Ralls Meeting Date: December 4, 2024
The board received a report from staff concerning decommissioning call boxes along the County's freeways .
Increased cell phone coverage and usage, reduced call volume, and a call box service contractor’s breach of contract were listed as reasons to begin developing a systematic decommission and removal plan. The board approved the recommendation.
Next anticipated meeting date: January 8, 2025
SBCTA – CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS ( SCAG ) – GENERAL ASSEMBLY Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: May 1-2, 2025
SANTA ANA WATERSHED ADVISORY COUNCIL
Council Representative: Chris Flores | Staff Report by: Benjamin Orosco Meeting Date: December 3, 2024
No current items to report.
Next anticipated meeting date: February 4, 2025
WATER FACILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report by: Benjamin Orosco No meeting during this reporting period.
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Next anticipated meeting date: January 7, 2025
WEST END ANIMAL SERVICES AGENCY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report by: Rogelio Huerta Meeting Date: December 5, 2024
Appointment of Executive Director - The Board approved Clinton Thacker's appointment as Executive Director of Animal Services for the West End Animal Services Agency and an employment agreement with Mr. Thacker.
Admission of Additional Member Agencies - The Board adopted resolutions authorizing the addition of the City of Montclair and the County of San Bernardino as member agenc ies of the West End Animal Services Agency.
Next anticipated meeting date: January 2, 2024
WEST VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
Council Representative: Chris Flores | Staff Report by: Vivian Castro Meeting Date: December 10, 2024
Financial Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2023 -2024 - The board unanimously approved Resolution No. 2024-07, accepting the agency’s Annual Financial Audit Report for FY 2023-2024. The report shows a total fund balance of $4,408,522 at the beginning of the fiscal year, and a fund balance of $4,380,535 as of June 30, 2024.
Field Operations Reports – In October, the district experienced a 26% decrease in service requests from the previous month. This was a 67% decrease compared to the same period last year. October service requests concerning mosquitoes decrease d from the prior month. Miscellaneous vectors, midges, rodents, and flies were up since the previous month. The district received 20 Aedes service request calls.
Numerous meetings were held to review maintenance projects for IEUA water recharge basins , midge fly counts, and the clearing of drains and vegetation for vector access at Prado Park, the Prado Olympic Shooting Park, and the Mills Creek Wetlands.
Next anticipated meeting date: February 25, 2025