INFRASTRUCTURE/ STREETS COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING —CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
M O N DAY, MAY 5, 2025
4: 00 P. M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The May 5, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City of Chino Infrastructure/ Streets Committee Meeting was called to order at 4: 00 p. m. by Council Member Comstock in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Member Comstock and Council Member Marc Lucio ABSENT: NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Lawrence Vieira, Chino resident, spoke regarding the color of street light lamps replaced by Edison, now bright white versus amber, in College Park. Council Member Comstock asked Public Works Director Hye Jin Lee to follow up with Mr. Vieira.
DISCUSSION
1. DIF Update Overview and Timeline. A brief overview of the upcoming Development Impact Fee DIF) update, including the timing of fee increases.
Sylvia Ramos, Contracts & DIF Administrator, and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works provided a presentation on the item.
The Committee discussed City fees and fee study consultants.
2. New Policy for Sewer Connection Requests in the Sphere of Influence & Out -of -Boundary Service Agreements). A brief overview of the new policy for sewer and water connection requests within the Sphere of Influence ( SOI) and Out -of -Boundary service agreements.
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Sylvia Ramos, Contracts & DIF Administrator, Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, and Warren Morelion, Director of Development Services, presented on the item.
Violet Aguilar Wyrick, Prime Wash Express, spoke in support of out -of -boundary service requests.
Dickie Vander Meulen, Chino resident and business owner, spoke in opposition of out -of -boundary service requests.
Council Member Comstock explained that the policy, not a project, was being discussed.
The Committee recommended the item proceed to the City Council for consideration.
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3. College Park Roundabout and Fountain Update. This will be an update from the previous Infrastructure/ Streets Committee meeting.
Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, and Albert Espinoza, Deputy Director/ City Engineer, provided a presentation on the item.
Staff presented information on the repairs required, estimate to repair the fountain, noting that the cost estimates ( not a formal proposal) to repair the fountain is significant at up to an estimated $ 1 M.
Due to the estimated high cost, staff recommended moving forward with formal proposals to repurpose the fountain.
Stubble Barr, Chino resident, provided a copy of a College Park agreement to the Committee members. Mr. Barr provided a public comment regarding the lack of maintenance on the fountain resulting in the current condition, the responsibility of the Homeowners Association ( HOA), and would like to see the HOA held accountable.
Lawrence Vieira, College Park HOA, spoke regarding the pool contractor who maintains the fountain for the HOA, provided more information regarding the maintenance responsibilities of the fountain, and discussed future plans.
The Committee sought clarification on who is responsible for the fountain and requested staff return to the Committee with the information for review and expressed concern regarding the cost to repair the fountain.
Council Member Comstock suggested that Chaffey College, located next to the fountain, could be asked to invest in it. She also noted this is a part of a larger comprehensive safety project in this traffic circle.
Stubble Barr spoke regarding City ownership of the fountain and self-insurance.
Lawrence Vieira, College Park HOA, spoke regarding ownership and maintenance responsibilities throughout College Park, noting they are working to clarify the responsibilities.
Edward Yu, College Park HOA, spoke regarding the original agreement and issues with capital improvements.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5: 10 p. m. The next Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure/Streets Committee will take place as needed in these Council Chambers with at least 72 hours' notice per the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 29TH DAY OF JULY 2025.
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KAREN C. COMSTOCK, COUNCIL MEMBER
ATTEST:
NATALlF GCNZAGA, CITY CLERK
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