CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
MINUTES
6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
The March 18, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 6:02 pm by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton, Council Member Karen C.
Comstock, Council Member Christopher Flores, and Council Member Marc Lucio ABSENT: NONE.
FLAG SALUTE
Girl Scout Troop 5181 and 5034 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIALS
Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez' 2025 Women of the Year - Recognition of District 53 Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez’ Woman of the Year awardee City of Chino Council Member Karen Comstock.
Mayor Ulloa introduced Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez's Field Representative Sophia Cohen who presented Council Member Karen Comstock's 53rd Assembly District Woman of the Year Proclamation. Janelle Ruiz, Public Affairs Manager, Southern California Gas Company, recognized Council Member Comstock with flowers. Mayor Ulloa and the City Council Members presented a flower arrangement to Council Member Comstock. Council Member Comstock was accompanied by many family members who she thanked for their support and expressed appreciation for the being selected as a recipient for this prestigious award.
Chino Pop Warner Lady Colts Varsity 15U Cheer Team - Recognition of the Chino Pop Warner Lady Colts Varsity 15U Cheer Team National Championship Winners.
Mayor Ulloa invited Chino Pop Warner Lady Colts Varsity 15U Cheer Team Head Coach Deanna Oviedo, Assistant Coaches, and Team Parent who presented certificates to the Chino Pop Warner Lady Colts Varsity 15U Cheer Team.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
Assistant City Manager Jackie Melendez reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
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INFORMATION
External Agency Report for March 18, 2025. Receive and file the External Agency Report for March 18, 2025 (Covering Meetings from January 1 - January 31, 2025).
Mayor Ulloa announced the External Agency Report was included in the agenda packet.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events:
Chino Rancho Park Grand Opening is Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. For more information, visit cityofchino.org/chinoranchopark.
Chino Days is Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, 2025. For more information, visit cityofchino.org/chinodays.
Kiwanis Corn Feed Run is Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, visit www. chinokiwanis.com.
Mayor Ulloa announced the meeting will adjourn in memory of Michel Plaa, a cherished member of the community who recently passed away. The mayor read Mr. Plaa's biography.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pastor Dennis Hostetler, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, provided the invocation.
Sophia Cohen, Field Representative from the Office of Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez announced a virtual tax credit workshop taking place on March 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Micah Henley, Troop 202, provided an introduction.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 774565 to 774796, and Electronic Fund Transfers 523915E to 524004E, totaling $4,769,287.47
2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for March 4, 2025 (Council Member Comstock Absent-Excused).
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. Report on Priority State and Federal Legislative Issues. Receive and file the Priority Legislative Items Report dated March 18, 2025; the Tracked State Legislation Report; and Position Letters on Legislation.
5. Appointment of City Treasurer. Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -011, appointing the Director of Finance as the City Treasurer.
6. Public Improvement Agreement for Project Nos. PL22 -0021 and PL22-0022. Approve Public Improvement Agreements for Project Nos. PL22 -0021 and PL22 -0022 for single -family residential developments located at the southwest corner of "B" Street and 2nd Street.
7. Public Improvement Agreement with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. Approve a Public Improvement Agreement with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. for the CarMax Vehicle Wholesale Auction Facility located at 11708 East End Avenue.
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8. Acceptance of CalRecycle Used Oil Payment Program (OPP15) Grant Funds. Accept CalRecycle Used Oil Payment Program (OPP15) Grant funds in the amount of $13,196.
9. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025 -002. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025 -002, approving the Chino Police Department's "Military Equipment" Use Policy (Second Reading).
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Comstock, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1-9 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Ulloa reported on the following meetings and events including San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting; March Senior Birthday Celebrations; Chino High School Youth Track & Field Meet; Soroptimist International "Stepping Up" event; Chino American Little League Opening Day; City Council Study Session; OmniTrans Administrative and Finance Committee meeting; San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Transit Committee meeting; San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Metro Valley Committee meeting; Chino Valley Fire District/City of Chino meeting; City Manager meeting; and congratulated Council Member Comstock for being awarded the Assembly District 53 Woman of the Year.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton
Mayor Pro Tem Burton reported on the following meetings and events including the Chino Valley Historical Society meeting; Chino Basin Desalter Board meeting; Inland Empire Utilities Agency Regional Sewage Program Policy Committee, who is proposing an 18% fee increase over next two years; Chino High School Youth Track & Field Meet; Chino American Little League Opening Day; Monte Vista Water District meeting; City Manager meeting; City Council Study Session; and Chino Police Department Award Ceremony.
Council Member Comstock
Council Member Comstock reported on the following meetings and events including Chino American Little League Opening Day; Chino Valley Fire District Board meeting; City Council Study Session; Chino Police Department Award Ceremony; expressed her condolences to the family of Michel Plaa; and expressed her gratitude for being awarded the Assembly District 53 Woman of Year.
Council Member Flores
Council Member Flores congratulated Council Member Comstock for being honored with the Assembly District 53 Woman of the Year award and acknowledged her family.
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio congratulated Council Member Comstock for being honored with the Assembly District 53 Woman of the Year award.
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City Manager's Report
Assistant City Manager Melendez congratulated Council Member Comstock on being awarded the Assembly District 53 Woman of the Year; congratulated the Chino Police Department Award recipients; and announced the upcoming Chino Corporate Challenge event.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Galante congratulated Council Member Comstock on being honored with the Assembly District 53 Woman of the Year award.
Police Chief's Report
Deputy Police Chief Nick Marotta announced the award recipients from the Chino Police Association Annual Award Ceremony and offered condolences to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for Deputy Hector Cuevas who was killed in the line of duty on March 17, 2025.
Mayor Ulloa asked Deputy Chief Marotta to invite the Police Department award recipients to the next meeting so they can be recognized by the City Council.
Director's Report
Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided information regarding the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) proposed 18 percent rate increase planned over the next two years.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton expressed he is against the IEUA proposed rate increase. Mayor Ulloa and the City Council made inquiries regarding the proposed rate increase. City Attorney Galante stated he will work with staff to provide more information and noted the item can be added to a future City Council agenda as an informational item to allow for a discussion.
Fire Chief's Report
Fire Chief Dave Williams announced the Chino Valley Fire District Open House will be held on May 3, 2025 and congratulated Council Member Comstock for being awarded the Assembly District 53 Woman of the Year.
ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF MICHEL PLAA
The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. in memory of Michel Plaa. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 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 1ST DAY OF APRIL 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.)