CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM
OPEN SESSION 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
The March 4, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City of Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:30 pm by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton, Council Member Christopher Flores, and Council Member Marc Lucio
ABSENT: Council Member Karen C. Comstock
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante read into the record the item listed on the Closed Session agenda.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8; Property: APN: 1014 -052-040000; 5349 E. Phillips Blvd., Chino, CA; Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager or her designee; Negotiating Parties: Thi, Christopher Family Trust 8-18-1; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Acquisition The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. and concluded at 5:49 p.m. The City Council reconvened the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIALS
National Nutrition Month - Proclaim March 2025, as National Nutrition Month implemented by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Mayor Ulloa read into the record a Proclamation designating March 2025 as National Nutrition Month in Chino. Rachel Phelps, City of Chino Community Services, Parks & Recreation Coordinator and Amy Wong, Chino Valley Unified School District Nutrition Supervisor, were
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present to accept the Proclamation.
Healthy Chino 20-Year Cookbook Cover Challenge - Recognition of the Healthy Chino 20 -Year Cookbook Cover Challenge Student Winner.
Mayor Ulloa called up Brittany Zarcal, City of Chino Community Services, Parks & Recreation Supervisor, Rachel Phelps, Community Services, Parks & Recreation Coordinator, Holli Orantez-Rodriguez, Doris Dickson Soar Specialist, and Chanel Jaco, the Cookbook Challenge Cover Winner. Mayor Ulloa presented a Certificate of Recognition to Chanel Jaco and her cookbook cover artwork was displayed.
Business of the Month - Award of Business of the Month for March 2025 to Titan Burgers Chino.
Mayor Ulloa presented the March 2025 Business of the Month Award to Titan Burgers. Owner Andreas Haralampopoulos and his family were present to accept the award.
Mayor’s Home Beautification Award - Award of Mayor’s Home Beautification Award for March 2025.
Mayor Ulloa presented the Mayor's Home Beautification Award for March 2025 to Paul and Karen Larson of Eisenhower Court in Chino.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8; Property: APN: 1014 -052-040000; 5349 E. Phillips Blvd., Chino, CA; Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager or her designee; Negotiating Parties: Thi, Christopher Family Trust 8-18-1; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Acquisition The City Council held a discussion, provided direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events:
Healthy Family Day is Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For information, visit cityofchino.org/HFD.
Chino Rancho Park Grand Opening is Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. For information, visit cityofchino.org/chinoranchopark.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training is March 18 -29, 2025, at the Chino Police Department, 5450 Guardian Way. For information and to sign up, visit cityofchino.org/CERT.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Chaplain Mike Spradlin, Chino Police Department, provided the invocation.
Maureen Mendoza, spoke regarding the City street sweeping program, expressed appreciation regarding the installation of cameras in her neighborhood, and requested an update on her letter regarding the Animal Resource Center.
PRESENTATION
Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. Presentation on Chamber Updates by Zeb Welborn, President, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Zeb Welborn, President, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, provided a presentation on the Chamber 2024 Annual Impact Report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 774352 to 774564, and Electronic Fund Transfers 523827E to 523914E, totaling $3,343,851.05.
2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for February 18, 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. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025 -001 - Chapter 8.12 Fireworks. Approve the Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025 -001 (Second Reading ), Amending Chapter 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code Pertaining to Fireworks.
5. Contract Amendment - General Plan Check & Other Related Engineering Services (Cannon Corporation). Approve contract amendment No. 2 with Cannon Corporation, Contract 2024-067, for $120,000 for a revised contract amount of $395,000 for general plan check and other related engineering services.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1-5 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: COMSTOCK
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Assembly Bill (AB) 481 - Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-002, approving the Chino Police Departments Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy per the requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 481.
Staff Report By: Lieutenant Aaron Kelliher
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RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing and 2) approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2025 -002, approving the Chino Police Department's "Military Equipment" Use Policy per the requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 481, to be read by number and title only and waive further reading of the ordinance.
Mayor Ulloa opened the public hearing.
Lieutenant Aaron Kelliher provided a presentation on the item.
There being no requests to address the City Council on the item, Mayor Ulloa closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Galante read the Ordinance by number and title only, waiving further reading of the ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2025 -002 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE UPDATED CHINO POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, to 1) Conduct a Public Hearing and 2) approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2025 -002, approving the Chino Police Department's "Military Equipment" Use Policy per the requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 481, to be read by number and title only and waive further reading of the ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: COMSTOCK
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Ulloa reported on the following meetings and events including the West End Mayor's Roundtable meeting; meeting with Attorney Jimmy Gutierrez; Chino Valley Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; Read books to Howard Cattle Elementary School students; City Manager meeting; and Closed Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton
7. Community Support Fund - Mayor Pro Tem Burton. Approve a community support fund contribution to Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley Spring Bingo and Rancho Del Chino Rotary Club.
Staff Report By: Mayor Pro Tem Burton
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a community support fund contribution of $250 to Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley Spring Bingo and $250 to Rancho Del Chino Rotary Club for Bingo.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to approve a community support fund contribution of $250 to Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley Spring Bingo and $250 to Rancho Del Chino Rotary Club for Bingo. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: ULLOA, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: COMSTOCK
Mayor Pro Tem Burton reported on the following meetings and events including the Planning Commission meeting; Grand Re -Opening of Ruben S. Ayala Park's softball fields; City Manager meeting; Chino Valley Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; Chino Basin Watermaster meetings; Student Government Day; Read books to Howard Cattle Elementary School students; Chino Police Department Swearing in Ceremony; Chino DairyAire 5K; City Manager meeting; meeting with a resident; and congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Larson for being awarded the Mayor's Home Beautification Award.
Council Member Comstock
Council Member Comstock had an excused absence.
Council Member Flores
Council Member Flores reported on the following meetings and events including the Grand Opening of Wendy's Beauty Bomb Spa and Golden Hour Aesthetics; Grand Re -Opening of SWEAT Sports Training Facility; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Ranch Sports Facility; City Manager meeting; and congratulated Titan Burgers for being awarded Business of the Month.
Council Member Lucio
8. Community Support Fund - Council Member Lucio. Approve a community support fund contribution to various nonprofit organizations.
Staff Report By: Council Member Lucio
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a community support fund contribution of $500 to Chino American Little League, $500 to Chino AYSO Region 67, $500 to Chino Girls Fastpitch Softball, $1,000 to Chino High School Sports Booster Club for the Chino High School Wrestling Program, $500 to the Chino National Little League, $500 to Chino Pop Warner, $1,000 to Chino Youth Boxing Foundation, and $250 to Kiwanis Club of Chino Corn Feed Run.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, to approve a community support fund contribution of $500 to Chino American Little League, $500 to Chino AYSO Region 67, $500 to Chino Girls Fastpitch Softball, $1,000 to Chino High School Sports Booster Club for the Chino High School Wrestling Program, $500 to the Chino National Little League, $500 to Chino Pop Warner, $1,000 to Chino Youth Boxing Foundation, and $250 to Kiwanis Club of Chino Corn Feed Run. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: COMSTOCK
Council Member Lucio reported on the following meetings and events including the Chino Valley Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; Chino Rancho Park meeting with a State of California representative; City Manager meeting; General Plan Ad Hoc Committee meeting; Infrastructure/Streets Committee meeting; visited Smash Golf; Chino Day at Empire Strykers;
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City of Chino Hills meeting; City Manager meeting; and announced Chino High School's Wrestling Champion Natalie Blanco as State Champion.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich had no report.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Galante reported regarding the recent Supreme Court decision on City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency regarding storm drain trash capture.
Police Chief's Report
Police Chief Mensen provided an update on the Police Department's recent Swearing in Ceremony and spoke regarding cargo theft prevention efforts.
Director's Report
Terry Doyle, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, introduced the new Deputy Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, Krystle Murillo.
Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, announced the Eucalyptus and Fern traffic signal is now operational; provided an update on the progress of the Rialto feeder pipeline improvements; and reported the regulation changes under the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System benefits local agencies.
Fire Chief's Report
Deputy Fire Chief Carlos Skibar provided updates on the Fire District's recruitment; provided information about sandbag availability in preparation for the upcoming weather event; and announced the Chino Valley Fire Foundation's Saint Patty's Fest fundraiser.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF MARCH 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.)