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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
MAY 10, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Marquez called the Closed Session to order 5:30 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 D. 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 5:30 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 (3 cases)
CLOSED SESSION RECESS
Mayor Marquez recessed the Closed Session at 6:40 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 D. HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
NATHAN COOKE, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE
DEPARTMENT
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Jeremy Goble, Eagle Scout, Troop 220.
INVOCATON
Led by Jeremy Goble, Eagle Scout, Troop 220.
Mayor Marquez commended Jeremy for being an exemplary young man and invited Mrs. Goble to the podium to take a photo with the Mayor.
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Mayor Marquez presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 15-21, 2022, as National Public Works Week to the following Public Works staff: Danielle Trujillo, Administrative Assistant I, Frank Topete, Maintenance Worker II, Alfonso Gutierrez, Maintenance Worker I, Nisha Wells, Environmental Program Coordinator, and Jake Loukeh, Water Use Efficiency Coordinator. Danielle thanked Council and the residents for the recognition.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Mayor Marquez presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 15-22, 2022, as National Police Week to Police Chief Goodell. Police Chief Goodell thanked Council for the recognition and said that 2021 was a sobering reminder of how dangerous the work of first responders can be.
Mayor Marquez asked Police Chief Goodell if Chino Hills is a safe City. Police Chief Goodell said that Chino Hills is extremely safe but could always be safer. He said that Chino Hills is observed as the sixth safest City in California based on population, and the eighteenth safest City overall.
Mayor Marquez asked Police Chief Goodell to speak about the rate of stolen cars found in Chino Hills. Police Chief Goodell replied that the Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) that the City funded has provided investigative leads for the police department
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to capture criminals that enter and leave the City, as well as recovering multiple stolen vehicles.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK Mayor Marquez presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 15-22, 2022, as National Emergency Medical Services Week to Deputy Fire Chief Nathan Cooke.
Deputy Fire Chief thanked Council for the recognition and said that San Bernardino County has the highest survivability rates in the nation.
PROCLAMATION - WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Marquez presented a proclamation proclaiming the month of May, as Wildfire Awareness month to Deputy Fire Chief Cooke. Deputy Fire Chief Cooke thanked Council for the recognition and spoke about another season of drought and vegetation mitigation.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Hensley stated that the Council authorized staff to file litigation against six different addresses: 1531, 1533, 1535, 1537, 1539, and 1541 Rancho Hills Drive, related to the removal of City trees from open space. He said that the City continues to reach out to the property owners involved or potentially involved, in destroying public property. He said that the City is interested in resolving this matter with the property owners rather than entering litigation. He said that the property owners that were involved with the prosecution of the removed trees behind their homes have been cooperative, and that the City is working with them to resolve their issues. Lastly, City Attorney Hensley stated that the City's goal is to try and resolve all these disputes as quickly as possible while recovering the money due to the City, as well as the replanting trees back in the open space.
City Manager Montgomery announced that a power surge occurred in the beginning of the meeting causing technical difficulties has since been resolved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Zeb Welborn, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce President, stated that the Chamber hired new Workforce Development, Membership, and Marketing Directors, and that they are seeking to hire a new Community Engagement Specialist. He provided updates on programming that the Chamber has implemented, called "Upskill Chino Valley", which consists of workforce, leadership, economic, and entrepreneurship developments. He said their focus is to work with local businesses and community leaders on the workforce shortages. Lastly, he spoke about upcoming Chamber events, such as the "Taste of Chino Valley" and Chino Hills State of the City.
Ronnie Guyer, resident, spoke about water conservation efforts and thanked the local journalist for reporting local government business.
Sarah Ramos-Evinger, resident and Chino Valley Independent Fire District Board Director, spoke about mailbox tampering located at the drop box outside of the Chino Hills Post Office and encouraged the public to walk their mail inside, especially over the weekend.
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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. Hearing none, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers and seconded by Council Member Bennett to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
MINUTES
The City Council approved the April 26, 2022, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the City Official Report for the period of April 12 through May 9, 2022, as presented.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Financial Report for month ended March 31, 2022, as presented.
LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION EXTENSION - RESOLUTION ADOPTED The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022111-030 of the City of Chino Hills, Continuing the Existence of a Local Emergency, and (2) found that the Resolution is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
THIRD QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) ratified the budget amendments approved by the City Manager in the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-22 totaling $21,185.50; and (2) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-031 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adjusting the Budget in Various Funds by $242,387.46 Based on the Third Quarter Budget Review.
AWARD BID AND AGREEMENT - STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-032 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing the Measure I Fund Budget by $200,000 for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Street Improvement Project, (2) awarded a bid and Agreement No. A2022-097 to Vance Corporation in an amount of $1,262,505.13 for the Fiscal Year Street Improvement Project which encompasses approximately eight miles of public roadway improvements, as outlined in the written staff report; and (3) authorized the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve
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cumulative change orders up to five percent ($63,125.25) 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
DISCUSSION CALENDAR ITEM
EMERGENCY REPAIRS - WELL 15 - UPDATE NO. 1
Public Works Director Bobadilla briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He stated that staff is in the process of negotiating an agreement with Purolite for emergency repairs at Well 15, and asked Council to continue to receive updates on the item until the project is complete.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to (1) receive and file update No. 1 to the emergency repairs at Well 15 in accordance with Public Construction Code 22050 and the emergency authority under Chino Hills Municipal Code Section 3.18.050.C; and (2) determine by four -fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency repairs at Well 15 pursuant to Public Construction Code 22050.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 487 - 2019 SCENIC RIDGE DRIVE
Design Review No. 487 - 2019 Scenic Ridge Drive, Alan Gao and John Tom on behalf of Yalan Liu, Applicant: The Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Design Review No. 487 for development of a new 4,540 square foot, two-story single- family detached residence, with an attached 705-square foot three -car garage, and determining project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, subject to Conditions of Approval.
There was no action taken on the foregoing Planning Commission item.
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PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSITION 218 MAJORITY PROTEST PROCESS - SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL (TRASH) RATES - RESOLUTON ADOPTED - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address the City Council on the matter.
Unknown speaker, resident, spoke about fixed incomes for seniors and stated she was opposed to the solid waste disposal increase.
Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing.
Assistant City Manager Hill briefed the City Council on the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He stated that 29,601 protest ballot notices were mailed to 22,779 unique parcels and would require 11,390 protest votes to prohibit the rate increase. He also said that the Proposition 218 (Prop 218) process requires notices and protest ballots to be mailed at least 45 days prior to this public hearing and tabulation process.
Scott Koppel, Koppel & Gruber Public Finance, Consultant, reported that 6,680 ballot protests were returned, 858 were not properly filled out, so a total of 5,529 ballots for unique properties were able to be scanned, which falls below the 50 percent threshold of 11,390 needed to stop the rate increase.
Vice Mayor Rogers requested an explanation from City Attorney Hensley regarding the process of Prop 218. City Attorney Hensley explained that in November 1995 a ballot measure was passed to regulate how fees, assessments, and taxes would be imposed by governmental agencies for water, sewer, trash rates. He said the rates are being increased based on the new waste contract and that all ratepayers and property owners received a notice of a proposed increase. He stated that the process the City follows is outlined in the California Constitution, and that the City goes above and beyond to notify the public.
Mayor Marquez inquired about what it meant if people chose not to cast their vote. City Attorney Hensley replied that they are passively voting yes. He said that the City follows the Howard Jarvis Groups procedures for different types of amounts charged to residents or property owners and that the City follows the rules as they were written.
Council Bennett asked staff to reiterate why the solid waste disposal rates were increasing. Assistant City Manager Hill stated that the proposed rates are based on the current contract rates, and effective July 1st the City will be billed through Waste Management. Council Member Bennett stated that the bills for water and sewer will be issued by the City and trash bills through Waste Management beginning July 1 st. He stated that the trash increase will be $1.23 increase per month and that he understands those with a fixed income.
Management Analyst II Shaker clarified that there was a mistake on the PowerPoint stating that the current solid waste rates expire June 30, 2021, when the rates expire on June 30, 2022.
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Mayor Marquez re -opened the public hearing.
Lee Genevuer, resident, asked if the solid waste disposal billing cycle will be monthly or quarterly from Waste Management. Assistant City Manager Hill replied monthly.
Lily Quiroa, Waste Management, Area Community Relations Manager, spoke about the various forms of payments to Waste Management, whether paying bills via mail, phone autopay, or online. She said the current contract with the City states a monthly billing cycle and that they would have to discuss or renegotiate that within the contract.
Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing.
Mayor Marquez asked the City Manager if the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) money could be set aside for seniors on a fixed income. City Manager Montgomery replied that staff could investigate the request and bring back to Council later.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers and seconded by Council Member Bennett to (1) receive all written and verbal testimony regarding the proposed fee increases; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2022R-033 of the City of Chino Hills, Declaring the Results of the Proceedings for Adopting Solid Waste Disposal (Trash) Charges in Accordance with Article X111D of the California Constitution; and (3) as no majority protest exists, introduce an ordinance setting the solid waste disposal (trash) rates and charges entitled: An Ordnance of the City of Chino Hills, Setting the Amount of Solid Waste Disposal (Trash) Rates and Charges Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 5471, Et Seg., and Determining the Project is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act for first reading by title only and waiving further reading.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - TITLE 16 - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED Community Development Director Lombardo briefed the City Council on the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address the City Council on the matter. Hearing none, Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Council Member Bennett to introduce an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Amending Title 16 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code Chapter 16.02 - Definitions, Chapter 16.04 - Zoning Districts Designated, Chapter 16.10 - Residential Districts, Chapter 16.18 - Recreation and Open Space District, Chapter 16.30 - Scenic
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Resources Overlay District, Appendix A Land Use Matrix, and Delete Chapter 16.26 - Agricultural Preserve Overlay District, and Finding Proposed Municipal Code Amendment 22MCA01 Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act for first reading by title only and waiving further reading.
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 & TESTING
• County vaccine testing events continue on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each month at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center • More information on how to make an appointment can be made online at www.sbcovidl9.com
RECREATION & CITY NEWS
• Vila Borba Dog Park
o The large dog side of the Vila Borba Dog Park is currently closed for a turf renovation project; however, the small dog side of the park is open and separated into two sides so all dogs may continue to enjoy visiting the park
o The schedule anticipated a full reopening of the large dog side of the park on Saturday, June 4th
State of the City
o Residents are invited to join us for the annual State of the City address on Tuesday, May 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chino Hills Community Center o The event will be hosted by Mayor Marquez and the theme this year is "Tune into 2022: Framing our Future"
o The event will highlight all the community has accomplished over the last year and recognize five unsung heroes in our community o Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance online at www.chinohills.org/StateoftheCity
SAFETY UPDATES - Police and Fire
Fire: Deputy Fire Chief Nathan Cooke thanked Council again for the proclamation recognitions for National Emergency Medical Week, Trauma and Wildfire Awareness Months this evening. He announced that the Fire District's crews spent the last several days conducting wildland firefighting training and preparedness exercises to prepare for
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future wildfires. He also mentioned that four firefighters and one Battalion Chief were deployed to the State of New Mexico to assist with their current fire siege.
Police: Police Chief Goodell stated on April 26th deputies responded to a call from Sunglasses Hut at the Shoppes regarding male and female suspects who had stolen $950 worth of merchandise. He said because it was a felony, detectives were able to identify and detain the suspects at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga and recovered and returned $4,000 in stolen sunglasses. Later, a suspect was identified and detained by the name of Rudy Perez who was responsible for numerous petty thefts of sports equipment, bicycles, and lawn equipment from front and backyards, garages, and sheds of residences in the City. Then another suspect was identified as Christopher Scofield who was responsible for several high -end bicycle thefts in the City. He was found by Chino Hills detectives in Eastvale and fled the scene avoiding arrest. On May 8th, Riverside Sheriff Deputies located Mr. Scofield in a stolen car with possession of ammunition and he was arrested and booked into jail. He reminded everyone that May is Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety month and Click it or Ticket campaign month. On Wednesday, May 18th the police department will be conducing a bicycle helmet safety awareness presentation at Chaparral Elementary School and will be giving away free bicycle helmets to participating students. Lastly, he said that the police department will be participating in the Special Olympics torch run, on Monday, May 23rd which will begin at Peyton and the 71 freeway and continue south on Peyton, east on Chino Hills Parkway into the City of Chino where runners will hand off to the Chino Police Department and the California Institution of Men (CIM) runners.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Marquez
CALCITIES (LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES) - PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE
Mayor Marquez attended the Cal Cities (League of California Cities) - Public Safety Committee meeting and spoke about the economics of cannabis and that there are still issues with illegal shops throughout California. He stated that they spoke about numerous public safety legislation, and hopefully in 2026 to move forward with trying to repeal Proposition 47. He said that they discussed SB 1326 (Caballero): Cannabis: interstate agreements and took a watch position, and SB 1464 (Pan): Law enforcement: public health orders with COVID-19, took a strong opposition position.
• SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY - BOARD Mayor Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Board meeting and said that the Board received updates on freeway service patrol and awards presented to those who work on the freeways. He stated that for SCRRA (Metrolink) they discussed the Aero Service Operations subsidies which will begin in October coming from the University of Redlands to Downtown San Bernardino Light Rail and approved the 2021-22 SBCTA budget and the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) budget for the year. He said the Board had a public hearing on Resolution of Necessity on 13 properties for the West Valley Connection Project.
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COUNCIL
Mayor Marquez attended the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council meeting and conference and approved the comprehensive budget for 2020 through 2023, and then awarded $2,000 scholarships to 10 students throughout the SCAG regions.
Vice Mayor Rogers
• CHINO HILLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD
Vice Mayor Rogers attended Chino Hills Community Foundation Board meeting and said that the Board approval their Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and voted on officers: Peter Rogers, Chair; Cynthia Moran, Vice Chair; Mary Faulhaber, Secretary, and Peter Pirritano, Treasurer. He said they are preparing for the upcoming Wine Walk event and jazz concert series.
Council Member Johsz
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Council Member Johsz attended the Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting and said the committee received updates on State legislature, federal funding and bills to support. He said the committee discussed AB 2496, modified exhausts for vehicles, which would give law enforcement more authority to make it more than a fix -it ticket. He said the City has seen more noise complaints of vehicles in town.
Council Member Moran
CAL CITIES (LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES) - ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Moran attended the Cal Cities (League of California Cities) - Environmental Quality Policy Committee meeting and said the committee had to vote whether they oppose or support the ballot measure for the California Recycling and Pollution Reduction Act of 2020. She said that she voted no, and it was about a 60 to 40 vote. She said it is already qualified for the November ballot and it will require CalRecycle to develop regulations that require all single use plastic packaging and food ware to be recyclable, reusable, refillable, or compostable by 2030 and to establish a tax up to one cent on all single use plastic packaging. She said the reason why some of the committee voted no on this initiative was because a tax on the single use was not enough to solve the problem.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bennett: Council Member Bennett announced that the next regularly scheduled Council meeting in May has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 25th due to high school graduations occurring on the day of the regular meeting. He congratulated all the 2022 graduates and those all being promoted in the lower grades. He announced
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several Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce events: ribbon cutting for Raising Canes in Chino on Monday, May 23rd, and the Taste of Chino Valley at the Shoppes on Thursday, May 26th.
Moran: Council Member Moran asked Assistant City Manager Hill to briefly describe the code enforcement processes pertaining to violations in commercial centers.
Assistant City Manager Hill replied that when a complaint is received there is a process the Code Enforcement Department follows before a citation is issued. They will inspect the site, send one to two compliance notices to correct the violation, and then lastly send a citation for non-compliance. Council Member Moran asked how long they have to correct a violation. Assistant City Manager Hills stated that once the first notice is sent, staff will give them seven to fourteen days, and for a citation most likely 60 to 90 days to correct the issue. Council Member Moran stated that she understands something may be costly to the business owner, such as a water leak repair, but wanted the public to understand the process is a bit lengthy, and to perhaps bring back to Council later to amend the Municipal Code for a shorter timeline for removing graffiti.
City Manager Hill replied that staff could discuss internally and go straight to a compliance order for graffiti, which would expedite the process and will work with the City Attorney's office if that could be done. Council Member Moran stated that the last month of April was the Arts Awareness month and encouraged the public to support local artists. She said that she attended a play at the community theater in Chino and recently saw Grease at Chino Hills High. Information about the plays can be found on social media and in the Champion Newspapers.
Johsz: Council Member Johsz congratulated all the upcoming graduates and lower grade promotions occurring this month. He also congratulated the St. Paul Apostle Church who will be having their first holy communion this weekend.
Rogers: Vice Mayor Rogers attended the Arbor Day tree planting on Saturday, April 30th, and thanked Public Works for orchestrating the event and all those who participated. He attended a ribbon cutting of the Pizzeria, which is tied to the Chino Hills Pub, and watched Chino Hills staff play two baseball games at Ayala Park for the Corporate Challenge.
Marquez: Mayor Marquez congratulated Nicole Torres, the new Parks and Recreation Student Commissioner and talked to many students that were smart and dedicated to the community. He stated that he and staff spoke to the City of Chino regarding a Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) program and would like to agendize the discussion of something similar in Chino Hills for a future meeting. City Manager Montgomery stated that Community Services could do some research and bring back to Council on how to proceed and form such program to engage our youth. Mayor Marquez met and answered questions with several students at Canyon Hills Junior High and read four remarkable letters from students to the City regarding COVID-19, wearing masks, recycling, and global warming. He attended the Chino Hills Police Department Public Safety Community Meeting and thanked Police Chief Goodell for engaging the community and stated that he also attended the Community Services Open House, and it was a remarkable day.
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Mayor Marquez stated that he was disappointed that there are only 50 recreation openings. Community Services Director Marshall said that the City struggles with recruiting quality people and so has the public sector, and that other cities have closed amenities due to understaffing. He stated that City programs are very popular, and that the City just does not have enough staff. Council Member Moran replied that maybe recruitments could occur through high school the Regional Occupational Programs (ROPs). Community Services Director Marshall stated that staff has recruitments during Student Government Day and through Volunteen programs.
Mayor Marquez stated that he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2022 conference and had several breakout sessions, he especially liked the one on advancing housing across sectors relating to development of housing.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM
Mayor Marquez adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. in memory of Rancho Cucamonga Council Member Sam Spagnolo, who passed away on May 2, 2022, at the age of 80.
Respectfully submitted,
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CHERYL LZ, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: May 26, 2022