2022-111
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
MAY 25, 2022
BUDGET WORKSHOP/ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
City Clerk Balz adjourned the Budget workshop.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BRIAN JOHSZ
RAY MARQUEZ
ART BENNETT
CYNTHIA MORAN
PETER ROGERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
ELIZABETH OARLOCK, FINANCE MANAGER
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST I
ROD HILL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
JOANN LOMBARDO, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
JONATHAN MARSHALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
BRENDA RAMIREZ, ACCOUNTANT II
LYNNAE SISEMORE, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Assistant City Manager Hill.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
WORKSHOP - FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
City Manager Montgomery gave a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office, which illustrated the process involved in developing the proposed budget and provided an overview of total revenues and expenditures by department, the citywide organizational chart, personnel changes, Five-Year Outlook, General Fund balance and subsidies, Public Safety, and Capital Improvement Program.
Public Works Director Bobadilla gave a summary of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Completed and Major ongoing projects for Public Facilities, Water/Sewer/Storm Drains and Streets, and Capital Improvement Programs for Parks/Open Space, Public Facilities, Sewer, and Streets.
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The City Council reviewed and discussed the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget, including Programs and Objectives, Revenues and Expenditures, Capital Improvement Projects, and Five-Year Budget Outlook.
Mayor Marquez adjourned the Budget Workshop at 5:55 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
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK D. HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
JEREMY AULT, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE
DEPARTMENT
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Larry Reynolds, TC Sports Group, LLC (Big League Dreams).
INVOCATON
Led by Peter Chung, Elder, Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church.
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION - COUNTY SUPERVISOR CURT HAGMAN - GRANT FUNDING AWARD
San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Hagman presented the Council with a $700,000 check representing grant funding awarded for recreation and educational needs for the City of Chino Hills through 2023. Vice Mayor Rogers stated that the funds provided by the County to the City of Chino Hills will go toward a splash pad, mobile recreation van, and a portable stage (Show Wagon). Mayor Marquez thanked Supervisor Hagman for the donation and his innovative planning from the past, present, and future.
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RECOGNITION - OUTGOING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION STUDENT MEMBER
Mayor Marquez recognized outgoing Parks and Recreation Commission Student Member Leila Issa who was appointed by Council Member Johsz and presented certificates on behalf of the City, Supervisor Hagman, Congresswoman Kim, Assembly member Chen, and Senator Newman (to be mailed). Ms. Issa thanked Council for the recognition and said it was an honor to be a part of the Parks and Recreation Commission and to serve the Chino Hills community.
City Clerk Balz announced that the presentation by Elisa Grey, Director of Commercial Real Estate, Ontario International Airport on the proposed development coming to Ontario has been continued to a later date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Diolinda Oaks, Phillips Ranch resident, announced that the homeowner's insurance for the Hidden Valley in Pomona has increased significantly due to being in a high fire severity zone and asked for the City to help reduce wildfire risk and conduct brush abatement in the area along Scenic Ridge.
Deputy Fire Chief Ault stated that the Fire District has a robust weed abatement program and that Danielle O'Toole with the Fire District and Public Works Director Bobadilla work together regarding citywide weed abatements.
Cynthia Marino, Phillips Ranch resident, presented Council with a letter at the dais from Pomona Council Member Steve Lustro stating that the homeowner's insurance for the Hidden Valley area east of Phillips Ranch Road adjoining the City of Chino Hills has increased significantly due a new wildfire risk map that classifies the property in the highest risk for wildfires and requesting regular brush clearance in an effort to have the area considered for remapping.
Sharon Wilkins, resident, stated that the check donated to the City by Supervisor Hagman should be put toward senior citizen activities and expressed her concerns about campaign flyers.
Brad Goldman, resident, spoke about fire mitigation efforts in the Carbon Canyon area and tampered mail at the Chino Hills post office drop box.
Jim Gallagher, resident, spoke about the recent shootings in Texas and Buffalo and asked that Chino Hills take precaution, study, and prepare the community for such instances.
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
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seconded by Council Member Bennett to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
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MINUTES
The City Council approved the May 10, 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 May 10 through 24, 2022, as presented.
PAYMENT REGISTERS
The City Council ratified payments over $25,000 totaling $12,325,363.85 for the month ended April 30, 2022, as presented.
MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Investment Report for the month ended April 30, 2022, as presented.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL (TRASH) RATES AND CHARGES ORDINANCE
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 382 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 Seq. and Determining the Project is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act- Second Reading (Introduced May 10, 2022).
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - TITLE 16 - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 383 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 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- Second Reading (Introduced May 10, 2022).
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
The City Council adopted (1) Resolution No. 2022R-034 of the City of Chino Hills, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, For the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities; (2) Resolution No. 2022R-035 of the City of Chino Hills, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 8, 2022, With the Statewide General Election to be Held on the Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code; and (3) Resolution No. 2022R-036 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates' Statements Submitted to the Voters at the General Municipal Election to be Held Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - LAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE
The City Council authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to License and Services Agreement No. A2021-234 with Tyler Technologies, Inc., deferring maintenance, support, software as a service, subscription and systems management service fees through June 30, 2023, due to staffing challenges at Tyler causing a delay in the start of implementation.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 35 to Agreement A94-93 (County Agreement 94-765) in an amount of $16,360,507 for law enforcement services with the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
CALIFORNIA WATER AND WASTEWATER ARREARAGE PAYMENT PROGRAM
GRANT AWARD ACCEPTANCE - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1)accepted the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program grant award for wastewater arrearages in an amount of $102,536.59; and (2) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-037 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing the Budget in the Sewer Utility Fund by $102,536.59 for the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program Grant.
BID AWARD - PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES - RECREATION GUIDE AND
CITY NEWS
The City Council awarded bid and Agreement No. A2022-104 with PGI Pacific Graphics International, in an amount not-to-exceed $528,630 to provide printing and mailing services of the Recreation Guide and City News.
AGREEMENT - ON-CALL FENCE SERVICES - RESOLUTION ADOPTED The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-038 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing the Budget in Various Funds by$80,000 for the Butterfield Park Trail Fence Repair;and (2)authorized the execution of a five-year Agreement No. A2022-105 with Corner Keystone Construction Corporation, in an amount not-to-exceed $540,000 to provide on-call fence services and to repair the trail fence at Butterfield Park located at 17671 Mystic Canyon Drive.
AGREEMENT - CITYWIDE URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT AND TREE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-039 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing the Budget In Various Funds by $304,000 for Tree Maintenance Services; and (2) authorized the execution of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement A2019-203 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA), increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount for the current year from $803,497 to $932,549 and the annual not-to-exceed amount for Fiscal Year's 2022-23 and 2023-24 from $803,497 to $874,742, accepting a new pricing schedule effective July 1, 2022, and extending the current term to June 30, 2023 for tree maintenance services.
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AGREEMENT - CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATIONS
The City Council authorized the execution of a three-year Agreement No. A2022-106 with Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $69,420 to provide citywide traffic signal operations services.
MEASURE I FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL PROJECT NEEDS ANALYSIS - RESOLUTION
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022R-040 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting the Measure I Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for Fiscal Years 2022-23 through 2026-27 identifying Pine Avenue Extension and Soquel Canyon Parkway/Peyton Drive Connection Projects as eligible projects under the Valley Arterial Sub-Program.
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERS REPORTS - LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS - LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1, VELLANO LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT, LOS SERRANOS LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND SPECIAL MAINTENANCE AREAS 1 AND 2 - RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED - PUBLIC
HEARING SCHEDULED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution 2022R-041 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of Chino Hills Landscape and Lighting District No. 1, Approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report, Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing for the Levy of the Proposed Assessment; (2) Resolution 2022R-042 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of Chino Hills Vellano Landscaping and Lighting District, Approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report, Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing for the Levy of the Proposed Assessment; (3) Resolution 2022R-043 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of Chino Hills Los Serranos Lighting Maintenance District, Approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report, Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing for the Levy of the Proposed Assessment; and (4) Resolution 2022R-044 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of Chino Hills Special Maintenance Areas 1 and 2, Approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report, Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing for the Levy of the Proposed Assessment for July12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills.
AGREEMENT - COMMUNITY PARK ARTIFICIAL TURF REPLACMENT PROJECT -
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) amended the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to include the Community Park Improvements Project; (2) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-045 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing the General Fund Budget for the Community Park ImprovementsII Project by $200,000; and (3) awarded Professional Services Agreement No. A2022-107 to RJM Design Group, Inc., in amount not-to-exceed $161,350 for preparation of the design plans and specifications for the Community Park
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Artificial Turf Replacement and Improvements project located at the northwest corner of Peyton Drive and Eucalyptus Avenue.
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
AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT - BIG LEAGUE DREAMS
SPORTS PARK
City Manager Montgomery briefed the City Council on the report and provided a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He spoke about the benefits, challenges, and amended lease agreement for Big League Dreams (BLD).
Larry Reynolds, Managing Director, TC Sports Group, LLC, thanked Council for continuing the partnership with Big League Dreams and stated that they plan to add other programs to the sports park besides baseball.
Kevin Flora, Chief Operating Officer, TC Sports Group, LLC, also thanked Council for continuing the partnership with Big League Dreams and will said that they will bring back the previous standards of BLD and make it the number one park in the country.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers and seconded by Mayor Marquez to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Amended and Restated Sports Park Lease Agreement with Big League Dreams Chino Hills, LLC as operated by TC Sports Group, LLC for Big League Dreams Sports Park.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) PROJECTS UPDATE
City Manager Montgomery briefed the City Council on the report and provided a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He said that Council has the full discretion on how to allocate $9,925,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and provided an updated project list which included projects within the Infrastructure, Parks and Open Spaces, Planning, Research and Analysis, Public
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Facilities, and Vehicles, Public Health/Safety, and Public Service Projects (modeled after CDBG Program) categories.
Brad Goldman, resident, asked why funding for the renovation of Torrey Pines Park was not considered.
Following discussion, there was Council consensus to approve the proposed ARPA funding plan.
City Manager Montgomery stated that staff will bring back a formal plan to adopt at a future Council meeting.
DECLARATION OF A STAGE III - HIGH WATER CONSERVATION ALERT -
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
Steve Elie, Board of Directors President and Shivaji Deshmukh, P.E., General Manager with Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) spoke about California being in its third year in a drought and provided a PowerPoint presentation on IEUA's regional drought response and collaboration with the Metropolitan Water District on two pathways for compliance. IEUA and Retail Agencies opted for Path 2 as outlined in the PowerPoint which utilizes volumetric limits.
Water/Sewer Manager Wiley briefed the City Council on the report and provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Stage III High Water Conservation Alert, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office, and Water Use Efficiency Coordinator Loukeh provided simple conservation practices such as not watering landscape all at once, learning how to adjust a sprinkler timer, to not water from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., hand watering in summer months (five to ten minutes), check for leaks inside/outside, catch water during heating and use to deep water trees, planters, and shrubs, and lastly, contact Public Works at (909) 364-2804 with questions or if help is needed regarding water conservation efforts.
Brad Goldman, resident, spoke about his concerns with broken sprinklers on walking trails, artificial turf, and suggested that the City take further water conservations efforts.
Public Works Director Bobadilla said that most of the parks throughout the City use recycled water for watering greenery and that there are no restrictions applied to recycled water.
Mayor Marquez directed staff to mirror IEUAs website pertaining to water conservation in order to further notify the community of the upcoming water conservation restrictions.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Bennett and seconded by Mayor Marquez to direct staff to adopt Resolution No. 2022R-046 of the City of Chino Hills, Declaring a Stage Ill - High Water Conservation Alert and Authorizing the Implementation of Water Conservation Restrictions in Accordance with Chino Hills Municipal Code Title 13, Chapter 13.08 Water Conservation, Section 13.08.080 Stage III Prohibitions and Restrictions - High Water Conservation Alert and Determining that
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these Actions are Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act as Emergency Actions Under 14 CCR Section 15269, Subsection (C).
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
EMERGENCY REPAIRS - WELL 15 - UPDATE NO. 2
Public Works Director Bobadilla briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He stated said the agreement has been signed between the City and Purolite, and that Purolite is currently in the process of manufacturing the resin necessary for Well 15. He said that they are still on schedule to get the well up and running, hopefully by the end of July.
A motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to (1) receive and file update No. 2 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
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT
Public Information Officer (PIO) Freeman announced the following information:
COVID-19 VACCINE & TESTING
• The FDA and CDC has authorized a single booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine for individuals ages 5 through 11 years old at least five months after their second dose
• Free COVID-19 testing by San Bernardino County on Wednesday, June 15th at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. • Free County Pfizer vaccine events on select Tuesdays • Appointments are recommended and can be made online at www.sbcovid19.com
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RECREATION & CITY NEWS
• National Trails Day Event
o Join the City for a guided hike at Grand Avenue Park trailhead on June 4th
o Two different levels of free guided hikes; the intermediate level hike will begin at 9:00 a.m., and the beginner level hike will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Door prizes and educational booths will also be available o This event will help kick off the City's celebration of Great Outdoors Month and residents can continue discovering the City's 48 miles of trail by taking part in the month-long Chino Hills Trail Challenge for a chance to win prizes
o To learn more, visit www.chinohills.org/Events
• Concerts and Movies in the Park Return for Summer Fun o Concerts in the Park will return to Veterans Park as a free 7-week outdoor concert series on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. beginning June 15th with the Smith Band, and the July 4th Concert will commence on the actual holiday
o Movies in the Park will return to the Community Center as a free 7-week outdoor movie series on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. starting June 16th with Cars
o Movies will be shown at the Community Center through Thursday, July 21st and then the location will switch to the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center for the July 28th and August 4th showings • Memorial Day Facility Closures
o City Facilities, the Library, and the Chino Hills Police Department lobby will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day SAFETY UPDATES - Police and Fire
Police: Police Chief Goodell announced that on May 20th deputies from the Mental Evaluation Teams (MET) participated in a Tobacco Grant Funded program targeting subjects who purchase and provide tobacco products to underage juveniles. The MET team identified and arrested two subjects for purchasing tobacco products for under- aged decoys. He said that one subject was issued a citation and released while the other subject was arrested for an outstanding weapons charge and was transported to jail. He stated also on May 20th, deputies received a call of a female suicidal jumper at the Holiday Inn Express construction site on Soquel Canyon, and with the assistance from the Chino Valley Fire they were able to speak with the subject to secure her to a safe location to prevent her from jumping. Police Chief Goodell said on May 23rd deputies from the Chino Hills station participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run on Peyton Drive and continued down Chino Hills Parkway in the City of Chino. Lastly, he said that catalytic converter thefts are still occurring in the City and encouraged everyone to park their vehicle in the garage or driveway and to remove any items that are in plain sight.
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Fire: Deputy Fire Chief Ault stated that a battalion chief, four firefighters, and one brush engine were deployed to the State of New Mexico for 24 days to assist with fire protection are safely back home. He said that the Fire District had a successful budget workshop and that they have eight new recruits for firefighters/paramedics that will come on board sometime in early July. Lastly, he said that he looks forward to participating in the Taste of Chino Valley event.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Rogers
• CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY BOARD
Vice Mayor Rogers attended Chino Basin Desalter Authority Board meeting and said that they approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. • TRES HERMANOS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD
Vice Mayor Rogers attended the Tres Hermanos Joint Powers Authority Board meeting and said that the Board members approved an agreement with the Red Bucket Equine Rescue for the Tres Hermanos site on the east side of Chino Hills Parkway for equine grazing for fire abatement and equine overflow use. • WATER FACILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD
Vice Mayor Rogers attended the Water Facilities Authority Board meeting and said that they approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and spoke about contracts for chemical supplies. He said that all the agencies are going out to bid on some new contracts because of the increase of chemical prices and the lack of availability. Lastly, he said that they discussed a Water Shortage Emergency Condition Allocation Plan and may hold a special meeting to discuss further since one member agency wanted to defer the action to their next meeting.
Council Member Bennett
• CHINO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD
Council Member Bennett attended the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Board meeting and said that they recently lost seven business members but gained 20 new members. He announced that the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce and Cannataro's Italian Restaurant are co-sponsoring the Taste of Chino Valley event that will be held at The Shoppes tomorrow evening, and that tickets could still be purchased onsite at the event.
• CHINO VALLEY INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Bennett attended the Chino Valley Independent Fire District II Board meeting and said that they issued five service awards to firefighter/paramedics and administrative staff. He thanked Fire Board President Mike Kreeger for being in attendance this evening.
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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 discussed the tentative budget.
Council Member Moran
• CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Moran attended the Chino Valley Unified School District's Chino Hills High School graduation with Council Member Johsz, while the rest of Council attended the Rueben S. Ayala High School graduation. She commended the police department for doing a great job with traffic control for both high schools that evening.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bennett: Council Member Bennett stated that it was great to see a graduation in person again and to be back to some sort of normalcy, and that Rueben S. Ayala High School had a 100% graduation rate which is normally in the 80% range. He said that the 55+ Club Veterans Group made two presentations to pay it forward and donate money to non-profit organizations: $4,000 to Paws for Success and $4,000 to the Auxiliary Group with the Chino American Legion Post 299. Lastly, he encouraged members of the community to take the time to thank Veterans for the gift of freedom and to stay safe over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Moran: Council Member Moran congratulated Maddison Brieva for her achievements in winning the CIF State Championship for the Paralympic events, 50- and 100-meter freestyle swim, and hopes that she will be recognized at a future Council meeting.
Johsz: Council Member Johsz congratulated all the graduates and promotions that occurred in the last week or two. He said to keep in mind the families that lost their loved ones from the elementary school shooting in Texas. Lastly, he wished everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day.
Rogers: Vice Mayor Rogers said that he attended the Ruben S. Ayala High School graduation ceremony and congratulated all the graduates. He wished everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend and encouraged everyone to honor and thank Veterans for the gift of freedom. He congratulated Big League Dreams for continuing the partnership with the City. Lastly, he said that the budget meeting was well organized and congratulated staff for a great budget.
Marquez: Mayor Marquez thanked staff for doing a great job on the budget. He also thanked fellow Council Member Moran for meeting with him and several youths in the City. He said that they discussed the void of teen activities in the City and the hope to form a Teen Advisory Committee soon. Mayor Marquez said that he and Council Member Moran met with Chino Council Members to discuss road improvements, the 71 Freeway, and Pine Avenue and Euclid Avenue improvements. He stated that they will conduct a zoom meeting in the future to meet with Ontario, consultants, and City
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Manager's regarding the same matters. He stated that he met with the Carriage Hills Homeowners Association and discussed City matters such as upcoming development, traffic in Carbon Canyon, and the Regional Housing Needs Allocation numbers. He said that he attended the late Rancho Cucamonga Council Member Sam Spagnolo's funeral and said that he was also a retired Fire Captain and that he will be truly missed.
He said that he attended the first Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for Student Member Nicole Torres and said that she will do well while on the Commission. He attended the Innovative Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) conference in Las Vegas with Council Members Johsz and Moran and met with several Chino Hills businesses, such as Harkins Theater to discuss improvements and The Shoppes to discuss strategies, upgrades, and tenants for that center.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM
Mayor Marquez adjourned the meeting at 9:24 p.m. in memory of the 19 children and two teachers who lost their lives in the Robb Elementary School shooting yesterday in Uvalde, Texas.
Respectfully submitted,
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APPROVED: June 14, 2022