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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Marquez called the Closed Session to order 6:00 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
RAY MARQUEZ
PETER ROGERS
ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ
CYNTHIA MORAN
NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Marquez declared the meeting recessed at 6:00 p.m. for Closed Session.
City Clerk Balz did not attend this portion of the meeting.
EXISTING LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Existing Litigation - Chino Basin Municipal Water District vs. City of Chino et. al. - Case No. RCV 51010
CLOSED SESSION RECESS
Mayor Marquez recessed the Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.
CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Marquez called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: RAY MARQUEZ
PETER ROGERS
ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ
CYNTHIA MORAN
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ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST I
NICOLE FREEMAN, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
GARTH GOODELL, CHIEF OF POLICE, CHINO HILLS
ROD HILL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
JOANN LOMBARDO, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
JONATHAN MARSHALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
LYNNAE SISEMORE, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
DAVE WILLIAMS, FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE
DEPARTMENT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Vice Mayor Rogers.
INVOCATION
Led by Michael Obadja, Abbalove Church.
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION - LUNAR NEW YEAR
Mayor Marquez presented a Proclamation proclaiming February 1, 2022, as Lunar New Year, Year of the Tiger to Pastor Michael Obadja. Pastor Obadja thanked the City Council for the recognition and spoke about the significance of the zodiac signs that represent each year.
PROCLAMATION - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Marquez presented a Proclamation proclaiming the month of February, as Black History Month to City Manager Montgomery. He thanked the City Council for the recognition and stated that it is wonderful how the City celebrates diversity.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Toyasha Sebbag, Chino Basin Water Conservation District Administrative Services Manager, spoke about several Inland Valley Garden Planning workshops held online or in -person, by visiting the District's website at: www.cbwcd.org. She invited the Mayor and the City Manager to the "Can You Dig It" Landscape and Design Launch Party and 2021 Partnerships Award luncheon on Thursday, March 17th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a one -hour optional garden tour thereafter.
Ryan Sonnenberg, Chino Basin Water Conservation District 7 Board Director, announced that the City of Chino Hills will receive a Partnership Award for the most residents per captia that took advantage of the landscape water efficiency consultations
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in the 2021 calendar year. Mr. Sonnenberg thanked Chino Hills for being great water stewards and that he looks forward to seeing the Mayor at the luncheon.
Ronnie Guyer, resident, stated that he attended the Mayor's prayer breakfast and thanked Mayor Marquez for the recognizing Veterans at the event.
Al Matta, resident, stated that he was glad to see the request for support for the land use initiative on the agenda and voiced his opinions on high density housing and water conservation.
Luis Esparza, resident, asked why certain shrubbery was cut down in Pinehurst Park.
Ellen Gilfoy, resident, presented a newsletter to Council that depicts the rules of the Lake Los Serranos Club and asked Council to consider Lake Los Serranos as a senior citizen park to help preserve the wildlife in the area.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENTS
There was no conflict of interest announcements to record.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Marquez announced the Consent Calendar items and asked Council if there were any items to pull
Mayor Marquez announced that Item Nos. 8, pertaining to household hazardous waste management; 9, pertaining to the wastewater arrearage payment program grant; and 12, pertaining to the reimbursement agreement for the Pine Avenue emergency road repair at Chino Creek were pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion and separate votes.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers and seconded by Council Member Johsz to approve the following Consent Calendar:
MINUTES
The City Council approved the January 25, 2022, City Council Special/Regular Meeting Minutes, as amended.
FINANCIAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the monthly Financial Report for month ended December 31, 2021, as presented.
SECOND QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) ratified the budget amendments approved by the City Manager in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-22 totaling $9,777.03, as presented in the written staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office; and (2) adopted
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Resolution No. 2022R-008 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adjusting the Budget in Various Funds by $312,205 Based on the Second Quarter Budget Review.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - VILLAGE CENTER DRIVE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT
The City Council (1) accepted the Village Center Drive Pavement Rehabilitation project by Hardy and Harper, Inc., as complete; and (2) authorized the City Clerk to cause the Notice of Completion to be recorded.
ENGINEERS REPORTS - LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICTS AND SPECIAL
MAINTENANCE AREAS - RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
The City Council adopted (1) Resolution 202211-009 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of the Chino Hills Landscape and Lighting District No. 1, Pursuant to Provisions of Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code, Section 22500 Et Seq., State of California) Ordering the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2022123 Engineer's Report, (2) Resolution 2022R-010 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of the Chino Hills Vellano Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Pursuant to Provisions of Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code, Section 22500 Et Seq., State of California) Ordering the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2022123 Engineer's Report, (3) Resolution 2022R-011 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of the Chino Hills Los Serranos Lighting Maintenance District Pursuant to Provisions of Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code, Section 22500 Et Seq., State of California) Ordering the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2022123 Engineer's Report, and (4) Resolution 202211-012 of the City of Chino Hills, Initiating Proceedings and Ordering the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2022123 Engineer's Report for the Chino Hills Special Maintenance Areas 1 and 2.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
AGREEMENT - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Council Member Moran pulled the item for discussion and separate vote and stated it was her understanding that residents can drop off hazardous materials twice a month in the City of Chino. . She asked staff to inform the public about the location and times of hazardous material drop offs. Assistant City Manager Hill replied that residents can dispose of hazardous materials twice a month on Saturday mornings at the Chino Corporate Yard off Schaefer, and that paint could be disposed at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
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Council Member Moran asked staff to promote the household hazardous waste services via social media. City Manager Montgomery answered affirmatively.
Mayor Marquez noted that medical waste could be dropped off at the same locations.
Assistant City Manager Hill added that the new trash hauler will have a sharps program available.
A motion was made by Council Member Moran and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to authorize the execution of a five-year Agreement No. 2022-029 with the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District in an amount not -to -exceed $657,405.71 for Household Hazardous Waste Management.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
WASTEWATER ARRERAGE PAYMENT PROGRAM GRANT
Mayor Marquez pulled the item for discussion and separate vote and commended staff for implementing the program. He asked if the City would get funds from this program to offset some of the costs for people that are late on their utility payments. City Manager Montgomery stated that this program will allow State funding to be able to pay for outstanding delinquent bills within a timeframe associated with COVID.
Finance Director Buhagiar replied that the City already received water money and that the Finance Department is in the process of applying for this grant, and then will apply for the sewer portion thereafter.
A motion was made by Mayor Marquez and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to authorize the Finance Director to (1) apply for and receive monies from the State Water Resources Control Board for the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program - Wastewater Arrearages; (2) waive customer late fees for any arrearage accrued during COVID-19 pandemic bill relief period, from March 4, 2020 through June 15, 2021, in their entirety; and (3) apply all program funding received to delinquent wastewater utility accounts that had wastewater utility arrearages incurred during the
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COVID-19 pandemic relief period and complete all other program requirements as specified in the program guidelines.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - PINE AVENUE EMERGENCY ROAD REPAIR -
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
Mayor Marquez pulled the item for discussion and separate vote and said that it was great that the City helped fix a problem with drainage and sewage on Pine Avenue. He stated that he listened to the City of Chino Council meeting regarding this road repair and said he was concerned about the traffic flow. He asked staff to elaborate on the project.
City Manager Montgomery stated this item pertains to a reimbursement agreement for work that was done to repair damage from a 2009 storm to the creek conveyance and is limited to that restoration. That segment of the creek crosses Pine Avenue. He said the Chino Council discussed future efforts to either enhance this project to create access potentially on Pine Avenue. This project does not create any contingencies for those areas to open up. A portion is in the Chino Hills jurisdiction. Any future conversations are premature at this time.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers and seconded by Mayor Marquez to (1) adopt Resolution No. 2022R-013 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing the Measure I Fund Budget for the Pine Avenue Repair Reimbursement Agreement with City of Chino by $117,905; and (2) authorize execution of Agreement No. 2022-030 with the City of Chino in an amount not -to -exceed $117,905 to reimburse the City of Chino 25 percent of actual construction contract, biological monitoring and permit costs (excluding design and project management and other costs) for Pine Avenue Emergency Road Repair at Chino Creek.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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ITEMS INITIATED BY COUNCIL
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BRAND-HUANG-MENDOZA TRIPARTISAN LAND USE INITIATIVE - RESOLUTON
ADOPTED
Mayor Marquez asked for public comments on the item.
Luis Esparza, resident, said it was important to support the land use initiative but stated it seemed misleading to approve the public hearing item on the housing element soon after. He asked if the initiative passes, would a general clause need to be added to the housing element to nullify the required housing units set by the State.
City Attorney Hensley replied that if the initiative were to make it to the ballot it would be retroactive with regard to some of the things that Sacramento has required over the past few years. He stated that because it is part of legislation, the City would be subject to severe penalties from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), including financial penalties if the City does not approve the Housing Element.
He said that HCD has been given law enforcement rights and that it would be extremely risky not to comply with the State mandates; and if the initiative qualifies and passes, it will put the City in a different position. Community Development Director Lombardo added that the Housing Element, Land Use Plans, and the General Plan could be amended, and that the City would have the opportunity to revisit the required Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers.
City Manager Montgomery briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Following a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers and seconded by Council Member Moran to adopt Resolution No. 2022R-014 of the City of Chino Hills, Expressing Support for the "Brand -Huang -Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative" to Amend Article XI of the California Constitution to make Zoning and Land Use Issues Community Affairs, and Not of State Interest, and override state laws that conflict with local zoning and land use decisions.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
Community Development Director Lombardo briefed the Council on the Housing Element update, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Community Development
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Director Lombardo stated this is the third public hearing before Council on the Housing Element and that the City never received comments back from HCD, therefore due to the deadline on February 11th to submit the Housing Element, she recommended that Council move forward with adopting the resolution and Housing Element as presented.
Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address the City Council on the matter.
Angel Esparza, Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, voiced his opinions and said that the City should hire local, skilled and trained workforce to mitigate environmental impacts for private developments and projects.
Luis Esparza, resident, spoke in opposition to the Housing Element and said that Measure U was not being honored by the City.
Al Matta, resident, stated that there has always been a lot of concerns of the citizens regarding the growth of the City. He spoke about the Hope for the Hills triumph and said that Chino Hills should be deemed a sanctuary city for common sense and dignity.
Ronnie Guyer, resident, stated that people make emotional comments instead of knowing all the facts, and that the City Council has made great business decisions for the Chino Hills community.
Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing.
Council Member Bennett spoke about approvals on apartment projects occurring prior to cityhood, property owners' rights, and inverse condemnation.
Council Member Moran spoke regarding better approaches to encourage housing and to preserve local control.
Council Member Johsz commended Community Development Director Lombardo and Mayor Marquez for advocating for the City and spoke about our neighbors who will continue to grow and affect traffic.
Vice Mayor Rogers spoke regarding longevity and watching the growth of the City, being forced to follow Sacramento mandates, and being a product of our own success.
Mayor Marquez spoke about the history of General Plan updates and asked City Attorney Hensley why Measure U, which was voted on by the people, was not being honored by the State of California. City Attorney Hensley replied when Measure U was circulated there was no exception for affordable housing in the measure. He said there has been extensive litigation around the State on these kind of housing restrictions for cities that did not have exceptions for affordable housing. He stated that there were a couple of cities that went into litigation, and Measure U was this exception and a release valve for the city to not be sued.
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Mayor Marquez also spoke about the City's engagement with the State to fight against the RHNA numbers and commended staff for their efforts. Mayor Marquez asked Community Development Director Lombardo to explain the next steps in the approval process. Community Development Director Lombardo explained that the City has tried to get HCD's concurrence with our Housing Element. There may be additional requirements imposed if our Housing Element is not in compliance.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Bennett and seconded by Mayor Marquez to adopt Resolution No. 2022R-015 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, and Approving General Plan Amendment 21 GPA01 for the City of Chino Hills 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT
Public Information Officer (PIO) Freeman announced the following information:
COVID-19 VACCINE
As of Monday, January 31, 2022, the FDA moved the Moderna vaccine from emergency use approval to full approval for those age 18 and older o The vaccine will now be named Spikevax
o The Pfizer vaccine was previously approved by the FDA for those ages 16 and older in August 2021
® County Pfizer vaccine events continue every Tuesday through February 15th at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
® Appointments can be made online at MvTurn.Ca.Gov
COVID-19 TESTING
® Free COVID-19 Testing is being conducted at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center on Wednesdays, February 9 and 23, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.
Appointments are recommended and can be made online at
www.sbcovid19.com/testing, walk-ins will be allowed until one hour before closing
® The City hosted two drive-thru events on Tuesday, February 1st and Thursday, February 3rd where 2,378 COVID-19 rapid test kits were given out to residents
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® If a test is needed now, the County is also offering free at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits for pick-up at every County testing site (limit one per person) Residents can also order four free rapid test kits provided by the Federal Government to be mailed directly to their home online at www.COVIDtests.gov
BLOOD DRIVES
Blood drives are continuing every Tuesday through the end of February from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Government Center parking lot, located at 14077 Peyton Drive
® Appointments are recommended and can be made online; walk-ins are accepted if space allows
RECREATION & CITY NEWS
® The Spring Recreation Guide & City News is arriving in mailboxes this week o The brochure includes general City News as well as upcoming events and recreation programming for all ages
o Spring class registration will open on Monday, February 14, 2022 o View and register for classes online at www.chinohills.org/RecBrochure ® City Facilities and the Library will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of Presidents Day, trash service is not affected SAFETY UPDATES - Police and Fire
Fire: Fire Chief Williams stated as of January, the Fire District responded to 274 medical incidents and transported 116 patients within Inland Chino Valley and will continue to take care of community members. He mentioned the recruitment of six new firefighter paramedics and that the Fire District is seeking to fill Finance and Human Resources Director positions soon and announced that the Administrative building will be closed on February 21 st in observance of Presidents Day.
Mayor Marquez asked Fire Chief Williams when his pinning ceremony will take place.
Fire Chief Williams replied that his pinning was rescheduled to March 24, 2022.
City Manager Montgomery stated that the Council and Fire District were working together to secure a new fire station for the City of Chino Hills and the region and that today we closed escrow on the property transfer. It is a significant milestone.
Fire Chief Williams thanked the Mayor, staff, and especially City Clerk Balz for her assistance with all the escrow closing documents.
Police: Police Chief Goodell said that the Police Department had a successful catalytic conversion etching event, roughly over 75 vehicles, and that they will be hosting another event soon. He said that on January 22nd a female suspect robbed over $2,500 in merchandise from Sephora in the Shoppes and was recently detained in Rancho Cucamonga on January 26th. He said on March 26th there will be three new deputies starting and a new secretary. Lastly, the Police Department offices will be closed on February 21 st in observance of Presidents Day.
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® SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORATION AUTHORITY BOARD
Mayor Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Board meeting via teleconference and discussed Measure I estimates and budget assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and received an update on the tunnel to Ontario International Airport.
® SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
o REGIONAL COUNCIL BOARD
Mayor Marquez attended the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council Board meeting via teleconference and stated that they discussed the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 application for grant funding, the share for our region is $246 million dollars for projects increasing housing and transportation reducing the reliance on cars.
Vice Mayor Rogers
• CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY BOARD
Vice Mayor Rogers attended the Chino Basin Desalter Authority Board meeting via teleconference and stated that they reviewed and approved the cost -of -living adjustment for Chino Basin Desalter employees and approved an amendment to the Chino 1 Treatment facility contract for the design element.
Council Member Johsz
® LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Council Member Johsz attended the Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting via teleconference and stated that they received federal and state law updates as well as an update on the fuel modification earmark that Congresswoman Kim, Senator Padilla and Senator Feinstein submitted on behalf of the City.
Council Member Moran
® SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
o JOINT POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Moran attended the Southern California Association of Governments - Joint Policy Committee meeting via teleconference and stated that the committee received a SoCal update and the regional growth forecast.
® CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Moran attended the Chino Valley Unified School District board meeting via teleconference and stated that they adopted their final trustee map and stated that there are two new districts with no incumbents.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Moran: Council Member Moran stated that there is a Water Education Awareness Committee that awards $2,000 scholarships to seniors and encouraged students to write an essay on water conservation and apply by April 7, 2022. For more information visit www.usewaterwisely.com.
Johsz: Council Member Johsz stated that are a lot of trucks and personal vehicles parked overnight on Fairfield Ranch and Red Barn Roads near the BAPS temple. He said there has been a lot more truck traffic and asked staff to review the matter. Public Works Director Bobadilla replied that the Traffic Commission will be discussing the matter at their meeting tomorrow evening.
Rogers: Vice Mayor Rogers spoke about upcoming Chino Hills Community Foundation events, such as three jazz performances as part of the jazz concert series and a jazz festival, Kids Art Exploration on March 29, 2022, and the Wine Walk. He spoke about water conservation and how Central California is heavily impacted by the drought. He said the lack of water resources could curtail some of the housing being built.
Marquez: Mayor Marquez asked Scout Troops in the audience introduce themselves and asked them to explain why they were in attendance of the Council meeting.
Council Member Johsz stated it was National Boy Scout Day.
Lauren Gately, Female Troop 2399 G, and that the troop was in attendance to earn their communications and citizenship and community merit badges.
Mayor Marquez thanked the Troops for being in attendance. He inquired if the mountain biker that recently lost his life in the Chino Hills State Park was from the area.
Police Chief Goodell said the gentleman was from Whittier.
Mayor Marquez commented that there were a lot of parked cars at English Springs Park and inquired about possibly putting in a parking lot to accommodate for more parking.
He thanked Community Development staff for all their work on the Housing Element.
Lastly, he spoke about the Carbon Canyon Traffic Study and inquired if Caltrans conducted their study yet. City Manager Montgomery responded that the City Council tasked staff to identify challenges with the Carbon Canyon area. A study from an outside specialist to make our case with restricting large semitruck vehicles is complete and is being reviewed by staff. Public Works Director Bobadilla said the consultant is working in conjunction with the City of Brea and that a report will be ready soon and brought to the City Council
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ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE
Mayor Marquez adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m. in tribute and honor of those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces at home and abroad. Their sacrifice and strength protect the goals and ideals that have made this Country great.
Respectfully submitted,
COW
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: February 22, 2022