2022-040
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
FEBRUARY 22, 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: RAY MARQUEZ
PETER ROGERS
ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ
CYNTHIA MORAN
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: 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.
INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Initiation of Litigation (1 case)
CLOSED SESSION RECESS
Mayor Marquez recessed the Closed Session at 6:25 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
AL GIRARD, LIEUTENANT, CHINO HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
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 resident, Linda Schroeder.
INVOCATION
Led by Chaplain Keith Roby, Chino Valley Independent Fire District.
PUBLIC HEARING
CHINO HILLS REDISTRICTING
City Clerk Balz announced that there were Chinese and Spanish interpretation services available in the Community Room located in the back of the Council Chambers for any member of the public requiring interpretation services, and she inquired if anyone required translation services. She introduced Andres Marquez, Reliable Translations Spanish Interpreter and Felix (Wen Hao) Zhang, Cantonese and Mandarin Interpreter who repeated the announcement in their respective languages.
Following the announcement, City Manager Montgomery briefed the Council and provided a PowerPoint on the Redistricting Process, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He explained the process of the meeting and to seek feedback from Council on the maps, make any changes, and bring those maps back at a future meeting. Lastly, he stated that a map needs to be adopted before the April 17th deadline.
Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing and took public testimony and other evidence as presented.
Ronnie Guyer, resident, stated that the City Council has made great business decisions and wished them all the luck in selecting a proper redistricting map for the City.
Luis Esparza, resident, voiced his opinions about the map selection process and encouraged Council to be subjective and to select the best choice for the City.
Jim Gallagher, resident, stated that after reviewing all the submitted maps, that map 204 seems to be the most population balanced and best choice.
Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Marquez explained how the City used to be at-large and is now district-based which means the City is now subject to redrawing districts lines every ten years when the census blocks are updated. He then asked each Council Member to provide their map selections for discussion and consideration.
Council Member Johsz stated that he was in favor of maps 201, 202, and 204.
Vice Mayor Rogers stated that he was in favor of maps 201 and 204.
Council Member Bennett stated that he was in favor of map 204.
Councilmember Moran stated that she was in favor of maps 201 and 204.
Mayor Marquez stated that he was in favor of maps 204 and 206, but then decided to forgo map 206 since no other Council Member considered it.
Council Member Johsz also stated he would forgo map 202, since it was not considered by his fellow colleagues.
Jeff Simonetti, National Demographic Corporation (NDC), assessed draft maps 201 and 204 with each Council Member to capture their thoughts on election sequencing, rebalancing each map on size geographically, as well as to ensure the maps remain population balanced.
City Manager Montgomery stated that he was ecstatic to narrow down the selection to two maps from 20 and said that staff will work with NDC and Council Member Johsz and Vice Mayor Rogers to bring back those two maps for future consideration.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Bennett and seconded Vice Mayor Rogers to direct staff to work with NDC to make adjustments to maps 201 and 204 as described by the Council, and bring back the maps to a future meeting.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION - CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL TEAM Mayor Marquez presented certificates of recognition on behalf of the City, Congresswoman Kim, Senator Newman (to be mailed), and Supervisor Hagman to the Chino Hills High School Girls' Volleyball Team for winning the CIF State Championship.
Coach Joe Schnake thanked Council for the recognition. He introduced the Assistant Coach and team members and spoke about their triumphs throughout the season.
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RECOGNITION - SIXTH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
Mayor Marquez and Senior Community Services Supervisor Armit presented Certificates of Recognition on behalf of the City, Congresswoman Kim, Senator Newman (to be mailed), and Supervisor Hagman to the winners of the Sixth Annual Photo Contest.
Senior Community Services Supervisor Armit thanked the photo contest judges: Vice Mayor Rogers, Community Relations Manager McClung, PIO Freeman, Community Relations Analyst II Fonacier, and Graphic Design Specialist Guzman for helping to select the photo contest winners. She announced all the photo contest winners and presented them with gift cards from The Shoppes at Chino Hills.
3rd Place Animals Category Natalia Pochay
2nd Place Animals Category Roger Su
1st Place Animals Category Ayla Qureshi (not present) 3rd Place Hometown Pride Category John Clodfelter(not present) 2nd Place Hometown Pride Category Emily Granger
1st Place Hometown Pride Category Amanda Wiersma 3rd Place Trails Category Jodi Wood (husband accepted) 2nd Place Trails Category Elisheva Clodfelter(not present) 1st Place Trails Category John Clodfelter(not present) Grand Prize Rebecca Waters (not present) I Lastly, Senior Community Services Supervisor Armit announced that the Photo Contest Art Show and Photographer's Reception will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chino Hills Community Center Lobby (14250 Peyton Drive).
WINTER HIGHLIGHTED VOLUNTEER - CHINO HILLS 55+ VETERANS GROUP Mayor Marquez presented Certificates of Recognition on behalf of the City, Congresswoman Kim, Senator Newman (to be mailed), Supervisor Hagman to the Chino Hills 55+ Veterans Group for their volunteering and fundraising efforts. Mr. DeFrank thanked the Council for highlighting the Chino Hills 55+ Veterans Group and introduced all the members present to accept the recognition. He also thanked those who have contributed to the Veterans monument and dedication bricks.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Suzette Dang, representing Curt Hagman's office, congratulated all the honoree's this evening. She said the past drive-thru document shredding event at The Shoppes was a success and thanked the Sheriffs Department for assisting with the traffic overflow. She announced that the "Coffee with Curt" event will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Montclair Police Department. Lastly, she stated as of February 22nd, free Antigen tests kits will be available at every County Library, limited to one kit per person and proof of living, working, or attending schools in San Bernardino is required.
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Luis Esparza, resident, voiced his opinions about the redistricting map selection and expressed his disappointment that his efforts were ignored.
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. 11, pertaining to automatic license plate reader cameras, and 14, pertaining to administrative extensions 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 February 8, 2022, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented.
PAYMENT REGISTERS
The City Council ratified payments over$25,000 totaling $7,243,098.64 for month ended January 31, 2022, as presented.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Investment Report for the month ended January 31, 2022, as presented.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - CHINO HILLS BIZ PARK PROJECT
The City Council (1) authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A2021-058 with FCS International, Inc., dba FirstCarbon Solutions, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $98,445 to $120,125; and (2) extended the agreement term to June 30, 2026, to revise the scope of work to prepare the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) addendum for the Chino Hills Biz Park Project, between Pomona Rincon Road and State Route 71 Freeway across Pomona Rincon Road from Chino Hills High School.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - PARADISE RANCH RESIDENTIAL PROJECT The City Council (1) authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2021-057 with EcoTierra Consulting, Inc.,to increase the total not-to-exceed amount from $84,969 to $146,854.49; and (2) extended the term to June 30, 2026, for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Paradise Ranch Residential Project on Canyon Hills Road north of the Hillcrest Development off of Carbon Canyon Road.
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AGREEMENT - WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS
The City Council authorized the execution of Agreement No. A2022-049 with Enthalpy Analytical, LLC, in an amount not-to-exceed $495,000 to provide citywide water quality analysis services.
AWARD BID AND CONTRACT - SADDLE REPLACEMENT PHASE 3 PROJECT -
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-016 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing the Water Utility Budget for the Saddle Replacement Project by $860,000; (2) awarded Agreement No. A2022-050 to Gentry Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $1,183,700 for the Saddle Replacement - Phase 3 Project to replace 358 water service saddles on Live Oak Road from Tall Oak Road to northerly end; Peyton Drive to east, Beverly Glen Road to the north, Sunny Slope Drive to the south and Green Tree Court to the west; and Olympic View Drive to the north, Monte Verde Drive to the west, Avenida Las Ramblas and Madrugada Drive to the south, and Canyon Hills Junior High west; (3) authorized staff to issue a Notice of Award; (4) authorized staff to accept the performance and payment bonds, and proof of insurance, and issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt and acceptance of same; and (5) authorized the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve cumulative change orders up to 10 percent ($118,370) of the awarded contract amount.
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 AMENDMENT - AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS
PROJECT - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
Council Member Johsz and Mayor Marquez pulled the item for discussion and separate vote.
Council Member Johsz stated that he was very proud that the City made an investment in protecting the community with automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras across different sites, and now the camera addition to Carbon Canyon will rectify the area that was missing. City Manager Montgomery answered affirmatively.
Mayor Marquez thought this camera addition was another $1,000,000 project, but in fact it is a $38,000 addition, and inquired where the camera will be located in Carbon Canyon.
City Manager Montgomery replied the camera addition is $38,000 and will be solar powered for a future recreational amenity at the former Carbon Canyon liquor store location.
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Mayor Marquez asked the police department to share their successes with the ALPR cameras.
Lieutenant Girard spoke about how the ALPR cameras helped the police department to apprehend several suspects by locating vehicles coming in and out of the City.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to (1) amend the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)to add the Automatic License Plate Reader Cameras project; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2022R-017 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing the General Fund Capital Improvement Program Expenditure Budget for the Automatic License Plate Reader Cameras Project by $37,168.60; and (3) authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A2018-141 with Vigilant Solutions, LLC, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $1,041,107.87 to $1,078,276.47 and add Exhibit D - Additional Scope of Work and Compensation to the agreement.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR ENTITLEMENT APPLICATIONS AND
BUILDING PERMITS
City Manager Montgomery briefed the City Council on the written staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers and seconded by Mayor Marquez to grant the City Manager acting as the Director of Emergency Services to issue an administrative order extending for an additional six months of designated entitlement approvals, plan check approvals, and building permits to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on applicants, residents, and businesses in Chino Hills.
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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DISCUSSION CALENDAR ITEMS
TEMPORARY TELECONFERENCING AUTHORIZATION DISCONTINUED
City Manager Montgomery briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers and seconded by Council Member Bennett to determine that due to the decline in Omicron cases, the need for conducting meetings via teleconference will no longer exist after February 24, 2022, and will be discontinued.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PROP 218 - PROPOSED SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASES
Assistant City Manager Hill provided a PowerPoint presentation and briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Following the presentation, a motion was made by Council Member Bennett and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to approve (1) the Proposition 218 Notice of Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases and Protest Ballot attached to the staff report on file in the City Clerk's office and direct staff to administer the Proposition 218 majority protest ballot process and send out the notice of the proposed rates and protest ballots to all property owners and current customers of solid waste (trash) services in accordance with Resolution No. 2015R-43; and (2) set a Public Hearing on May 10, 2022, for the City Council's consideration of the proposed solid waste rate increases.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, MORAN NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2022-23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATION Senior Management Analyst Hernandez briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. She stated the City received seven applications and expects the funding to remain the same as last year at $455,900.
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Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing and took public testimony and other evidence as presented.
Tanya Flores and Daisy Valdovinos, representing Project Chela, stated that the organization prevents homelessness with at-risk youth. Daisy added that they also serve the special needs community and provide direct educational services and coaching for parents.
Vice Mayor Rogers stated that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually allocates funding for public services projects and that it has been the City's past practice to give a minimum $5,000 to certain organizations. Senior Management Analyst Hernandez stated that HUD suggested that the City increase their dollar amount from $62,000 to a 15 percent increase, $68,385.
David Harrison, Paws for Success, introduced himself, incoming Board Member Darren Lee, and service dog Charlie. He stated as a new applicant, the organization will enhance lives and train and certify service dogs for individuals with physical and/or psychological disabilities. He said that they have "Yappy Hours" to introduce dogs and in a safe environment.
Ilene Garcia, Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB), stated that this organization provides Fair Housing services and landlord-tenant mediation services.
Pat Bell, Executive Director, House of Ruth, spoke about the program and how the House of Ruth services victims of domestic violence by providing transitional shelters, counseling for survivors and children, case management, legal and social services advocacy, and education and housing services for permanent housing placement.
Dr. Kay Lumas, New Beginnings, stated as a new applicant, that this organization offers rental assistance to households who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. She said that they represent the counties of San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
Nancy Annotti, Branch Manager, James S. Thalman Library, stated that the adult literacy program offers adults free tutoring and instructional support to English-speaking illiterate adult learners. She said to date, the library has served 31 adults with 500 hours of tutoring.
Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing.
There was Council consensus, should New Beginnings apply for funding next year, that they provide more detailed information regarding those they have helped in the community so that Council has a better understanding of their services.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers and seconded by Mayor Marquez to allocate Community Development Block Grant funds to public service projects as follows:
• San Bernardino County Library, James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch - Adult Literacy Program - $11,000
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• House of Ruth - $15,000
• Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) - Landlord-Tenant Mediation Services - $7,000
• Chino Neighborhood House - Food Assistance Program - $10,000 Paws for Success - $20,385
• Project Chela - $5,000
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 20343 - SITE PLAN REVIEW 17SPR02 - MINOR VARIANCE 17MNV02 - (RANCHO CIELITO)
Community Development Contract Planner Zuppiger provided a PowerPoint presentation and briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. She provided photosims surrounding the project, site plans, and street improvements for the Rancho Cielito project and responded to Council questions pertaining to the project.
Rich Barretto, Linscott, Law & Greenspan Engineers (LLG) Consultant, provided project characteristics of the traffic study along with describing 18 key intersections, and the pedestrian connectivity between the East and West villages. He stated that LLG reviewed the General Plan to account for 22 cumulative projects and ambient traffic growth, unsignalized intersections, freeway off-ramp queuing analysis, and site access.
Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing and took public testimony and other evidence as presented.
John Vandonk, resident, spoke on behalf of Lake Los Serranos residents and said they were in favor of this project being dedicated to senior housing.
Greg Dorst, resident, inquired if the City could make the applicant dedicate this project to senior housing only. City Attorney Hensley replied in his legal opinion, no. Mr. Dorst spoke about traffic impacts, wildlife preservation, and that his wife submitted a petition to the City Clerk with over 237 signatures from the Lake Los Serranos residents to designate the Rancho Cielito Project as senior housing.
Linda Schroeder, resident, stated that this project will impede traffic along Country Club Drive and Pipeline Avenue. She said that the people deserve a planned community for the mobile home park and encouraged the City to make the Rancho Cielito Project a senior housing project.
Ellen Gilfoy, resident, spoke in favor of preserving the wildlife of Lake Los Serranos and encouraged Council to make this a senior housing project.
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Veronica Kemble, resident, inquired about survey reports for the schools and how it will impact their enrollments and staffing, and she also asked how many visitor parking spaces were accounted for within the project.
Luis Esparza, resident, voiced his opinions about the project and stated that the documentation provided does not account for all the impacts the project will really have on the wildlife at the lake and the traffic in the area.
Jack Greening, Applicant, stated that he takes pride in the current property and its condition. He said that a lake maintenance system has been in place since 2009 and that they have conducted several environmental impact studies in the past five years to preserve the wildlife. He said this is a balanced project that will incorporate elevators and will be a gated community.
Christine Tischer, ECORP Consultant, provided information on the biological resources for the existing habitat and wildlife along the waters edge. She said they studied special status species along the shoreline, sensitive vegetation in the woodlands and marsh, focused on survey findings for the protection, restoration, and maintenance (long-term water quality management plan of Lake Los Serranos), and provided mitigation measures.
Community Development Contract Planner Zuppiger addresses a few typographical errors within the resolution; page 2, the section letter "H" was missing, and page 9, Section 5 "for condominium purposes" wording was to be omitted.
Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing at 10:33 p.m.
A lengthy discussion ensued between staff, Mr. Greening, and Mr. Barretto pertaining to conditioning the project for lake maintenance and preservation, Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) location consideration, traffic impacts, street improvements, and the caveat to make the project be senior housing.
Mayor Marquez recessed the meeting at 10:56 p.m.
Mayor Marquez reconvened the meeting at 11:02 p.m.
Following a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Bennett and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to adopt a Resolution No. 2022R-018 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Under the California Environmental Quality Act and to Approve Tentative Parcel Map 20343, Site Plan Review I7SPR02, and Minor Variance 17MNV02, for Development of a Multifamily Residential Project Consisting of 354 Apartments Units
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(Rancho Cielito) Located North of Los Serranos Boulevard/Valle Vista Drive and South of the Lake of Los Serranos Club.
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:
CITY NEWS
• Woodview Road will be closed from Peyton Drive to Pipeline Avenue on February 23 and 24, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for routine tree maintenance; Bayberry Drive will be available as an alternate route Council Member Bennett asked that staff put up directional signs so that commuters are aware of the road closures. Public Works Director Bobadilla said the staff can put up directional signs tomorrow morning.
SAFETY UPDATES - Police and Fire
Fire: Fire Chief Williams announced that he will introduce six new firefighter paramedics at the next City Council meeting, and that the Fire District hired a new Finance Director and Human Resources Director.
Police: Lieutenant Girard spoke about the point in time homeless count that will take place on Thursday, February 24th to identify individuals in neighboring cities who may be in need of resources. He stated that personnel will be resuming live scan fingerprint appointments at the station, and for more information to contact the station's front desk at (909) 364-2000.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Marquez
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CALCITIES)
o INLAND EMPIRE DIVISION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Mayor Marquez attended League of California Cities (CalCities) Inland Empire Division Executive Committee meeting via teleconference and discussed the ACA 7 ballot measure to get back local control, of the 15 cities, in our division only, seven cities passed resolutions. He said that he spoke with the Yorba Linda Council Member who was an author on this bill and said that it has been rescinded until 2024. He stated that the committee received an update on
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AB 1398, and that Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) sent a letter to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) requesting public hearings and status of all cities housing elements. He said that CalCities President Cindy Silva gave an update to the board, Mr. Paul Mitchell spoke about redistricting, and that the next division meeting will take place at Top Golf on April 21 st.
o PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE
Mayor Marquez attended the League of California Cities (CalCities) Public Safety Policy Committee via teleconference and discussed three measures:
AB 1597 and 1603, which lower limits on theft and increase penalties on prior crimes, they took no position and took a support position on AB 1599, to repeal Proposition 47.
Council Member Bennett
• CHINO VALLEY INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Bennett attended the Chino Valley Independent Fire District Board meeting and said they had several promotions and service awards during the meeting and that the board selected a final redistricting map.
Council Member Johsz
• WEST VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD Council Member Johsz attended the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting and said they evaluated their General Managers and how the board will be seeking federal funding to try to help mitigate mosquitoes.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bennett: Council Member Bennett thanked everyone who attended the meeting and who provided input toward the important discussions for City business.
Moran: Council Member Moran stated a lot of residents have approached her regarding the underutilized parking lot near the dog park. She asked staff to place additional signage at the dog park so that patrons can use that parking lot near the southeast corner at Avenida de Portugal and Butterfield Ranch Road. City Manager Montgomery replied that staff will inspect the area to apply additional signage. Lastly, she stated that the Chino Hills Dunn Edwards will accept and dispose of old paint.
Johsz: Council Member Johsz thanked the County Airport Department and Supervisor Hagman for redirecting the Chino Airport flight patterns.
Marquez: Mayor Marquez attended the Chino Hills Pony Baseball League Grand Opening over the weekend and commended Council Member Johsz for giving a great opening day speech. He said that he toured the new Federal Express sorting facility at the Ontario International Airport with the SCAG President and other city elected officials.
He stated that the Ontario Airport offers two new programs: clear program,which is similar to the TSA precheck, and a guest pass program so that family members could attend the
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terminal sendoff or have dinner together before a sendoff. He stated that he is the Director for Real Estate Services and said that Lisa Gray would like to attend a meeting to provide more detail on the two programs. He said that he has received a lot of phone calls regarding break-ins or potential break-ins and would like to set up a community meeting to mitigate house break-ins. Lastly, Mayor Marquez stated that surrounding cities were giving their employees bonuses from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)funds and inquired if that was something that Chino Hills could do. City Manager Montgomery replied that staff could explore and consider that option with the ARPA funds proposal coming forward to Council but said that many of the cities that are taking that step have had adverse reactions to layoffs and furloughs during the pandemic, which City of Chino Hills did not have.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE
Mayor Marquez adjourned the meeting at 11:28 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.
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APPROVED: March 8, 2022