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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
JUNE 14, 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 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 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 (7 cases).
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 D. HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR (VIA TELEPHONE)
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST I
NICOLE FREEMAN, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
GARTH GOODELL, CHIEF OF POLICE, CHINO HILLS
ROD HILL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
MICHAEL HOFFLINGER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING MANAGER
JONATHAN MARSHALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
LYNNAE SISEMORE, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
DAVE WILLIAMS, FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY INDEPENDENT
FIRE DEPARTMENT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Steve Elie, President, Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) Board of Directors.
INVOCATON
Led by Chaplain Marco Miranda, Chino Valley Independent Fire District.
PRESENTATIONS
SUMMER HIGHLIGHTED VOLUNTEER - MARIA HARGIS
Mayor Marquez presented Certificates of Recognition on behalf of the City, Supervisor Hagman, Congresswoman Kim, Assembly Member Chen, and Senator Newman to Maria Hargis for volunteering her time for eight years as head of Active Adults Knit and Stitch Group and for coordinating donations of items to My Devoted Healthcare Hospice Center. Mrs. Hargis stated that she was humbled for being recognized by the City Council and encouraged community members over 50 to join the Adults Knit and Stitch Group.
RECOGNITION - MADISON BRIEVA
Mayor Marquez presented Certificates of Recognition on behalf of the City, Supervisor Hagman, Congresswoman Kim, Assembly Member Chen, and Senator Newman to Chino Hills High School student Madison Brieva for winning the CIF State Championship for Paralympic 50- and 100-meter freestyle swim events. Ms. Brieva thanked Council for the acknowledgement, her parents, and Chino Hills High School for their support. She also mentioned that Community Relations Analyst Fonacier was her swim coach through the Chino Hills Parks and Recreation swim program.
RECOGNITION - CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL SOLAR BOAT TEAM
Mayor Marquez presented Certificates of Recognition on behalf of the City, Supervisor Hagman, Congresswoman Kim, Assembly Member Chen, and Senator Newman to the Chino Hills High School Solar Boat Team for winning many first -place honors in the Metropolitan Water District Virtual Solar Cup Competition. He introduced Steve Elie, Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) Board of Directors President, who congratulated the Chino Hills High School (CHHS) Solar Boat Team and Coach Keane Misawa for
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being awarded the Spirit of Solar Cup Bezyack Award, keeping with the solar boat team traditions, and for their hard work and perseverance.
Samantha Olivar, Chino Hills High School Solar Boat Team President, introduced her teammates: Alexandra Olivar, Ryan Co, Oliver Wong, and Member Brody Lyndon Molder, and thanked Council and IEUA for the recognition of the team's accomplishments during the 2022 Virtual Solar Cup.
Michelle Chiotti, Chino Hills High Assistant Principal, said that the students worked hard all year long and stayed connected to do something that they enjoy. She also thanked Council for recognizing these students for their achievements.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jennifer Holtkamp, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair and resident, spoke about the importance of forming a Youth Council in the City.
Council Member Bennett asked Ms. Holtkamp to provide a complete list of students that attend Parks and Recreation meetings to the City Clerk so that staff can determine how many members should be on the proposed Youth Council. City Manager Montgomery replied that after staff will bring back the discussion of a forming Youth Council at a future meeting.
Katelynn Situ and Carol Rau, Chino Hills and Ayala High School students, respectively, both proposed that the City Council form a Youth Council to express how the City should invest in the youth and provide more programs for them to be active citizens in the community.
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 Johsz (who also stated for the record a No vote on Item No. 15, Street Sweeping Services) to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
MINUTES
The City Council approved the May 24 and 25, 2022, City Council Regular and Adjourned Meeting Minutes, respectively, as presented.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Financial Report for month ended April 30, 2022, as presented.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AMENDMENTS
The City Council directed the City Clerk and City Attorney to coordinate the biennial review of the Conflict of Interest Codes for City employees and Commission Members for consideration before October 3, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLATIONS
The City Council authorized the cancellation of the July 26, and August 23, 2022, City Council meetings, as presented.
Council Member Bennett stated that these cancellations occur every year to allow Council and staff to plan vacations.
AGREEMENT - CHINO HILLS SKATE PARK ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a two-year Agreement No. A2022-127, with the County of San Bernardino in an amount not -to -exceed $125,000, which was approved under the Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program for the Chino Hills Skate Park Enhancements project located at 16333 Fairfield Ranch Road.
Council Member Johsz thanked San Bernardino County for working with the City to revitalize the area and stated that the children and residents will appreciate the improvements.
SINGLE -USE FOODWARE ACCESSORIES AND CONDIMENT ENFORCEMENT -
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-047 of the City of Chino Hills, Authorizing the County Health Officer to Enforce Chapter 5.2 (Single -Use Foodware Accessories and Condiments) of Part 3 of Division 30 of the Public Resources Code; and (2) found that the resolution is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022R-048 of the City of Chino Hills, Approving Salary Range Adjustments for GIS Analyst 1/ll and Senior Information Technology Analyst and Determining That this Action is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act.
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SEWER SERVICE AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022R-049 of the City of Chino Hills, Amending Section 10.1.04 of the City of Chino Hills Rules and Regulations for Sewer Service to Implement the Inland Empire Utilities Agency Increased Pass -Through Regional Sewerage Capital Construction Fee and Determining that the Adoption of the Fee is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
AGREEMENT - STREET SWEEPING SERVICES
The City Council authorized the execution of a five-year maintenance Agreement No. A2022-128, with Valley Vista Services, Inc., in an amount not -to -exceed $1,000,000 to provide citywide street sweeping services.
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Let the record reflect a No vote on the street sweeping item by Council Member Johsz.
Council Member Bennett stated that Valley Vista Services, Inc., will be replacing Athens Services who the City currently utilizes for street sweeping services.
SB 1 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT PROJECT LIST -
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022111-050 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to include the Chino Hills Parkway Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE - SKYVIEW DRIVE
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - RESOLUTON ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022111-051 of the City of Chino Hills, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Olympic View Drive - Skyview Ridge Pavement Rehabilitation Project Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 located on Olympic View between Peyton Drive to Skyview Ridge and Skyview Ridge between Olympic View Drive and Peyton Drive; (2) authorized staff to solicit bids for construction; and (3) determined the project to be exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - WOODVIEW ROAD PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT - RESOLUTON ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-052 of the City of Chino Hills, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Woodview Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 located on Woodview Road between Peyton Drive and 2,000 feet West of Pipeline Avenue; (2) authorized staff to solicit bids for construction; and (3) determined the project to be exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines.
Council Member Bennett stated that a portion of this area in District 3 was improved from the West of Pipeline toward Peyton Drive, and now 2,000 feet and beyond Peyton Drive will be improved.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - ROCK SPRINGS DRIVE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT - RESOLUTON ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022111-053 of the City of Chino Hills, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Rock Springs Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 located on Rock Springs Drive between Peyton Drive and Chino Avenue; (2) authorized staff to solicit bids for construction; and (3) determined the project to be exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines.
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EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE BUDGET INCREASE - RESOLUTION ADOPTED The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022R-054 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing the Budget in Various Funds by $263, 500 for Personnel and Operations and Maintenance Expenses in the Public Works Department.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - LOS SERRANOS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (EAST) PROJECT - RESOLUTION ADOPTED The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-055 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing Various Funding Sources for the Los Serranos Infrastructure Improvements Safe Routes to School (East) Project by $171,368, and (2) approved Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. A2022-015 with Gentry Brothers, Inc., in an amount of $171,368, due to unforeseen circumstances, as outlined in the written staff report.
Council Member Johsz thanked staff for continuing the enhancements for the Los Serranos Infrastructure Improvements Safe Routes to School (East) Program.
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. 3
Public Works Director Bobadilla briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He stated that the repairs are still ongoing and expect to be completed by the end of July to get Well 15 functioning.
A motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to (1) receive and file update No. 3 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
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MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE - OUTDATED CITY HALL ADDRESS - ORDINANCE
INTRODUCTION
City Clerk Balz briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. She stated that certain sections throughout the Municipal Code reference the old City Hall address at 2001 Grand Avenue, and that this ordinance will update the outdated information to the current City Hall address.
A motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to introduce an Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Updating Outdated Addresses for City Hall in the Chino Hills Municipal Code and Determining This Action 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, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - REALLOCATE PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDS
Community Services Senior Management Analyst Hernandez briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. She said that in February Council allocated funds to various non-profit public service projects for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, but recently the City was given notice from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of a decrease in the annual allocation amount from $68,385 to $58,056. She said that staff is seeking direction on how to adjust the public service grants to be compliant with the new allocation amounts. She suggested to decrease the funds proportionately from what the organizations were awarded in February, except for Project Chela because they were already awarded $5,000.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to reallocate Community Development Block Grant public services funds by decreasing each non-profit organization's public service funds proportionately from their current allotment, except for Project Chela, which will remain at $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
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CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
City Manager Montgomery briefed the City Council on the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He provided a history of Council compensation adjustments, eligible maximum adjustments, and an outline of Council's benefits package, which is equal to the City's Executive Group.
Ronnie Guyer, resident, stated that it was a delight to reside in the City of Chino Hills and that it is time for Council to be adequately compensated.
Following a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Bennett and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to introduce an ordinance at a future City Council meeting to increase the City Council compensation by 30 percent ($281.21), effective January 1, 2023, subsequent to the November 2022 election.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 21CUP01 - HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - 15851
POMONA RINCON ROAD
The Planning Commission adopted a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 21 CUP01, Executive Development, Applicant, to allow for on -site beer and wine sales for guests within the Holiday Inn Express located at The Rincon, 15851 Pomona Rincon Road and determining the action exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act based on findings and facts and subject to Conditions of Approval.
There was no action taken on the foregoing Planning Commission item.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO.22MCA02 - AFFECTING VARIOUS TITLE 16
CHAPTERS - ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address the City Council on the matter, hearing none, he closed the public hearing.
Senior Planning Analyst Brunetto briefed the Council on the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. She said there were miscellaneous updates to Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code and that the code requires occasional updates to clarify items, ensure conformance and other agency regulations, and to establish new provisions.
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A lengthy discussion ensued over language changes, monument standards and setbacks, size restrictions, and electronic commercial signs.
Mayor Marquez re -opened the public hearing and asked if there were any public comments, hearing none, he closed the public hearing.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Council Member Bennett to (1) introduce an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills Approving Municipal Code Amendment No. 22MCA02 to Amend Title 16 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code Chapter 16.02 - Definitions, Chapter 16.06 - General Development Standards, Chapter 16.07 - Landscape and Water Conservation Requirements, and Chapter 16.38 - Signs Regarding Electronic Signs, and Determining the Ordinance is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act for first reading by title only and waiving further reading; and (2) directed staff to bring back answers to questions regarding electronic signs at a future City Council meeting.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS LIMITS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NOS. 10 AND 2015-1 - RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED
City Manager Montgomery briefed the City Council on the staff report and PowerPoint Presentation, which are on file in the City Clerk's Office. He spoke about budget highlights of the General Fund Balance, Expenditures, Reserves and Subsidies, Public Safety, Removal of Solid Waste Billing, Capital Improvement Programs, Personnel Changes, Five -Year Outlook, and Major New Projects.
Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address the City Council on the matter, hearing none, he closed the public hearing.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to adopt (1) Resolution No. 2022R-056 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and (2) Resolution No. 2022R-057 of the
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City of Chino Hills, Establishing the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Appropriations Limits for the City of Chino Hills and Community Facilities Districts.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
BUDGET RELATED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Mayor Marquez announced the Budget Related Consent Calendar items and asked Council if there were any items to pull. Hearing none, a motion was made by Council Member Moran and seconded by Council Member Bennett to approve the following Budget related items:
PURCHASE ORDERS AND EXCEPTIONS TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
The City Council (1) found that the following products can be obtained from only one provider so the exception to competitive bidding procedures under Chino Hills Municipal Code (CHMC) Section 3.16.110B. Sole Source applies, specifically as Haaker Equipment Company is the sole distributor and servicer of Vactor and similar large equipment, and HPS West, Inc. dba HydroPro Solutions is the exclusive distributor for the Master Meter 3-G radio read meters for California; (2) waived the requirement under CHMC Section 3.16.110E. that Cooperative Purchasing contracts must have been obtained within the last thirty-six (36) months and accept current contracts for the Cooperative Purchases for Grainger Industrial Supply and Graybar Electric Company, Inc., Lowe's and Waxie Sanitary Supply; and (3) approved a Purchase Order with HydroPro Solutions for $660,000 and Blanket Purchase Orders for Amazon Capital Services ($60,000), Champion Publications, Inc. ($80,000), Grainger Industrial Supply ($70,000), Graybar Electric Company, Inc. ($50,000), Haaker Equipment Company ($75,000), HydroPro Solutions ($16,000), Lowe's ($65,000), Waxie Sanitary Supply ($50,000) and Western Water Works Supply Company ($75,000) for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
AMENDED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES ("NEEDS LIST") - RESOLUTION
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022R-058 of the City of Chino Hills, Updating and Amending the List of Anticipated Capital Improvements to be Funded, In
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Whole or in Part, Through the Levy of Development Impact Fees (The "Needs List').
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
• 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 event on Tuesday, June 21 st at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. • Appointments are recommended and can be made online at www.sbcovid19.com or walk-ins will be allowed until one hour before closing
STAGE III HIGH WATER CONSERVATION ALERT
• The City of Chino Hills has declared a Stage III High Water Conservation Alert that went into effect on June 1 st
• Residents and businesses are being asked to conserve 30 percent and will have to reduce outdoor watering to two days per week based on street address • No outdoor watering is allowed between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day, regardless of address. To learn more and find your watering days online at www.chinohills.org/WaterAlert
TRANSITION TO NEW WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICE PROVIDER
• Waste Management will begin providing waste and recycling services throughout Chino Hills beginning July 1st
• Customers should have received a Residential Service Guide from Waste Management in the mail last week with information related to the transition including the new trash cart delivery process, trash pick-up days, billing and more
• A copy of the information is also available online at www.chinohills.org/TrashServices in English, Spanish, and Mandarin
RECREATION & CITY NEWS
• Concerts and Movies in the Park Return
o Concerts in the Park returns to Veterans Park as a free 8-week outdoor concert series this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. with country music band Smith, and Mayor Marquez will be welcoming everyone back o Movies in the Park returns to the Community Center starting this Thursday at 8:00 p.m. with a showing of Cars
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National Night Out is Tuesday, August 2nd from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. o The evening helps create police and community partnerships to make neighborhoods safer
o Neighborhoods in Chino Hills participate each year by hosting their own gatherings including potlucks and barbecues and more
o City Council Members, Deputies, Chino Valley Firefighters, Citizens on Patrol, and McGruff the crime -fighting dog will try to visit as many events as possible
o Those who register their neighborhoods events online at www.chinohills.org/NationalNightOut by Monday, July 11th will receive a neighborhood organizing kit while supplies last
JUNETEENTH - SUNDAY, JUNE 19
• Juneteenth is this Sunday, June 19th and is the oldest known U.S. celebration of the end of slavery
® The day commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union General arrived in Galveston, Texas to inform the last enslaved Americans that they were free more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation
9 We invite our residents to join us in this celebration and use this day for a time of remembrance and reflection in our City
SAFETY UPDATES - Police and Fire
Fire: Fire Chief Williams announced under current affairs in May, that the Fire District responded to 141 medical incidents and transported 62 patients to the hospital. He said as of July 3, 2021, the Fire District responded to over 5,000 medical aids and transported 2,000 to the hospital. He said that the current assistance by hire agreement is good until the end of June. This past Friday, there was a County request for proposal workshop at the County Government Center located at 385 North Arrowhead, San Bernardino and that there will be a two -week public input period prior to the request for proposals (RFP) for future ambulance services. Fire Chief Williams stated that seven firefighter/paramedics are in background check, which will give the Fire District full staff for the first time in fifteen years and that these new hires will tremendously help as fire seasons grow. He thanked Council for the partnership of obtaining a new fire station and hope to have it built by 2024. He said that the Fire District is continuing the process of hiring a new Human Resources Director and two mechanics. Lastly, he spoke about the recent Fire Foundation Hot Rod and Bike Show and thanked The Shoppes for partnering with them.
Council Member Moran requested that staff be poised to write a letter of support pertaining to the RFP process for the future ambulance services. City Manager Montgomery answered affirmatively.
Council Member Bennett asked Fire Chief Williams to speak about the recent retirement and replacement that occurred at the Fire District, as well as address the current number of calls and response time in the City.
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Fire Chief Williams stated that former Finance Director Steve Heide retired after 18 years of keeping the Fire District fiscally sound, and that he will be sorely missed.
He said that his replacement is Mark Shaker and that he will invite him to a future Council meeting to introduce him to Council and staff. He said that the current response time is eight (8) minutes and 17 seconds, and that Chino Hills has a 62.5% rate of survival and said that residents are courageous enough to start the processes before help arrives.
Council Member Johsz asked if Big League Dreams could have an automated external defibrillator (AED) at the facility since there are large groups of people that attend the ball fields. City Manager Montgomery replied that staff is conducting that outreach and will share the training and similar responsibilities with the Fire District.
Mayor Marquez stated that the Warden of the Men's prison had glowing comments about the Fire Chief, and he asked about the construction timeline for the new station.
Chief Williams replied that the Fire District is currently in design phase and working is with City's California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) processes and hopes to put a shovel to the ground before February 2023. He said that the supply demand is currently low and hope to have a fully built fire station by mid -year or fall of 2024.
Police: Police Chief Goodell announced last Wednesday, June 8th, the Chino Hills Police Department facilitated a multiagency catalytic converter operation and conducted over 64 business checks of auto repair and body shops, which resulted in the recovery of 112 stolen catalytic converters and netted 85 arrests. He also mentioned that there is a high -profile incident that occurred on June 9th and that there is an ongoing investigation. He read a press release into the record regarding a female victim that was kidnapped, tortured, raped, and being held against her will, and that the suspect Peter McGuire was transported and booked at the West Valley Detention Center without bail. Police Chief Goodell said this was not random and that the victim was known to the suspect.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Marquez
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR MEN CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor Marquez attended the California Institution for Men Citizen Advisory Committee meeting and stated that the prison's current inmate population is 2,983, with an average age of 52 years old. He said that the prison will solicit bids in August for a new Mental Health Facility and will commence building the facility six months after a contract has been awarded. He stated that the prison is starting a new tablet program of educational classes from Chaffey College, and that the tablets will be purchased by the inmates and monitored by staff. He said that inmate charities have donated well over $8,000 to the Special Olympics and $1,500 to the Chino Valley School District. Lastly, he said that he saw former Warden Aref Fakhoury and that he said to say hello to all the Council Members.
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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor Marquez attended the California Institution for Women's Citizen Advisory Committee meeting and stated that the prison's current inmate population is 1,000. He spoke highly about Associate Warden Delinia Lewis in business services. He said there was a shortage of prison guards at the Women's prison and stated that they are compiling the inmates into units. He stated that the inmates will refurbish 300 units due to the shortage of prison guards, which they learned from taking construction courses.
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CALCITIES)
o LATINO CAUCUS BOARD
Mayor Marquez attended the League of California Cities (CalCities) Latino Caucus Board meeting and stated that he will be attending a mid -year retreat on Friday, June 17th.
o PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE
Mayor Marquez attended the League of California Cities (CalCities) Public Safety Committee meeting and received an update on Proposition 64. He said that the committee asked Legislative Analyst Drew Smith to speak about the taxation of cannabis and how the monies filter into cities coffers. He said that there is a big push from the State of California moving cannabis to all cities. He stated that the committee reviewed two Propositions and took oppose positions to both; the Cal Sports Regulation and Lawful Enforcement Act and Cal Legalized Sports Betting and Revenue for Homeless Prevention Fund and will take before the Board of Directors in a couple of weeks.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY OF TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD o GENERAL POLICY COMMITTEE
Mayor Marquez attended the San Bernardino County of Transportation Authority Board - General Policy Committee meeting and approved the purchase and sale agreement with the FNA CAL, LLC, where this company will take properties which have Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) obligations out of foreclosure and will work with the seller and/or owners to make sure that they do not go into foreclosure, but the County will eventually get back the money back that is due to them. He said that the committee reviewed the Commuter Motorist Assistant Call Box Program regarding poor service in rural areas and the Measure 12022 population estimates. o METRO VALLEY STUDY SESSION
Mayor Marquez attended the San Bernardino County of Transportation Authority - Metro Valley Study Session Board of Directors meeting and said that they appointed the new Study Session Chair, Dawn Rowe and Vice Chair John Valdivia. He said that they approved a Dry Run Resolution of Necessity for the Interstate 215 University Parkway Project and the San Bernardino Valley Coordinated Traffic Signal System.
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o TRANSIT COMMITTEE
Mayor Marquez attended the San Bernardino County of Transportation Authority - Transit Committee meeting and appointed the new Transit Committee Chair Ray Marquez and Vice Chair David Avila from Yucaipa. He said that they updated amendments to the tunnel to the Ontario International Airport, reviewed and approved the Omnitrans Specialized Transportation Service Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. He stated that the new President of the Committee is Art Bishop, Council Member from Apply Valley and Vice President, Dawn Rowe, Third District County Supervisor, and that they approved the CEO and General Counsel Employment Contract and the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
o STATE ROUTE 91 ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mayor Marquez attended the San Bernardino County of Transportation Authority - State Route 91 Advisory Committee meeting and said that they reviewed the draft of the State Route 91, which includes the flyover lane within the next two years from the 91 to the 71 freeways. He said that Riverside County Supervisor Karen Spiegel spoke about renovating the Prado Dam mural which should begin in August 2022 and will be completed by March 2023. He stated that he always speaks about the 71 freeway from the San Bernardino County line going toward the 91 freeway and said that it did not make the 10-year delivery plan, but hopefully it will be brought up in the following 10-year plan. He said that the committee is bringing forward a coalition of people from Ontario, Chino, and a consultant from Washington D.C. to discuss the 71 freeway and hope to have movement soon.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
o REGIONAL COUNCIL
Mayor Marquez attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) - Regional Council and said that they reviewed the Policy Development framework for Connect Southern California 2024. He said that there was an audit of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) reform and that it is moving forward. He said that the audit showed there were mistakes, but the only negative is that they did not use SCAG as a region and used three smaller cities in Northern California. The only thing that they found is that these cities did not apply and that their density should have been more. He said out of the SCAG regions, only three Housing Elements or General Plans have been approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and out of 191 total cities, only 13 have been approved since February 2022.
o SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY (METROLINK) BOARD
Mayor Marquez attended the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) Board meeting and approved a fuel hedging contract and were updated on the Capital Improvement Program status.
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Vice Mayor Rogers
TRES HERMANOS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD
Vice Mayor Rogers attended the Tres Hermanos Joint Powers Authority Board meeting via teleconference and said that they discussed the Payment Register and Treasurers Report and extended the teleconferencing provision for another month.
CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY BOARD
Vice Mayor Rogers attended Chino Basin Desalter Authority Board meeting and approved a series chemical and maintenance service contracts and emergency repair services for the Chino I and II Desalter Facilities.
Council Member Bennett
CHINO VALLEY INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Bennett attended the Chino Valley Independent Fire District Board meeting and said farewell to Finance Director Steve Heide with a total of 36 years in the field. He said that Board approved their budget last week and they have a substantial reserve. He announced that the Fire District is seeking a new position of Assistant to the Fire Chief.
Council Member Johsz
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Council Member Johsz attended the Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting and said that the committee received highlights of the State budget, $49 billion budget surplus and the main discussions are whether Californians will get a $400 debit card back or $200 check as a taxpayer for the recent gas tax increase. He said that Congress Member Kim and Senators Padilla and Feinstein approved the City's 2021 earmark request for fuel reduction. He said the next series of earmarks for 2022 consist for Urban Forest Management, Fuel Modifications, and Wildfire Prevention made the list to support again for all three representatives, and that Senator Padilla also supports the City's request earmark funding for the Solar Facilities Project and Los Serranos Infrastructure Project. He said sadly, the request for the Mystic Canyon Community Building did not make anyone's list to support.
Council Member Moran
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CALCITIES)
o ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Moran attended the League of California Cities (CalCities) - Environmental Quality Policy Committee meeting and viewed several presentations and spoke about a lot of bills, especially Assembly Bill 1985, which is working to amend Senate Bill 1383 regarding organic waste diversion regulations to allow for two years to implement the
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regulations. Council Member Moran requested that the sample letter be added to the Legislative Advocacy Committee Agenda for review.
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Moran announced that that next District election will not be an at -large election, that it will now be voted on by -districts. She encouraged the public to research those campaigning for a seat on the School Board and to find out who your representative is going to be before casting a vote.
OMNITRANS BOARD
Council Member Moran said that Omnitrans will be at the next Concerts in the Park and said that she hopes other representatives will attend Chino Hills events to provide opportunity to reach out to residents.
SOUTHERN CALFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
o ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Moran attended the Southern California Association of Governments Energy and Environment Policy Committee meeting and received the same presentations as the League of California Cities - Environmental Quality Policy Committee meeting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bennett: Council Member Bennett thanked the Chino Valley Independent Fire District's Board President Kreeger and IEUA President Steve Elie for attending the Council meeting. He reminded everyone that fireworks are illegal in Chino Hills and to take care of pets before and during the Fourth of July holiday. He spoke about current watering restrictions being in effect and encouraged residents to follow your own City's regulations. He announced that the new recycling with Waste management will commence on July 1 st and for residents to be aware of the new logistics involved, such as when new bins will arrive and the new composting laws. He said that Waste Management's trucks will be brand new and will help with air quality. Lastly, he wished everyone a happy Juneteenth, which is also Father's Day.
Moran: Council Member Moran congratulated Supervisor Hagman on his re-election and Mayor Marquez for successful State of the City event.
Johsz: Council Member Johsz congratulated Sheriff Dicus and District Attorney Jason Anderson for their victories in the Primary Election. He asked staff to explain why residents are receiving $6 checks from the City. City Manager Montgomery stated that it was to clear excess bond funds that were collected from residents, and he added, for the future staff will include large scale activities like this in the PIO report. Council Member Johsz stated that surrounding cities conduct annual garage sale day's and inquired about doing the same in the City of Chino Hills. Lastly, he mentioned that two El Monte officers that were recently killed in the line of duty and to keep their families and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
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Rogers: Vice Mayor Rogers inquired with staff about the shortage of swim instructors this year. Community Services Director Marshall stated that they have staff in place and in will be at Ayala High School for two weeks and then to Chino Hills High School. He congratulated the Mayor and staff on a great State of the City address and said it was great to be back to normal to have the in -person event. He asked to future agendize a Community Support Program regarding funds from the new trash hauler before July 1 st and where to allocate those monies. City Manager Montgomery replied affirmatively.
Vice Mayor Rogers said there is photography display by Becky Water at the Community Center until August. Lastly, he announced that the Community Foundation will host a mini concert festival on September 17th and Wine Walk on October 8th to raise funds for all-inclusive park equipment for kids with disabilities. He said the Foundation pledged to give $100,000 toward the equipment.
Marquez: Mayor Marquez thanked staff and community for a wonderful State of the City, especially to the Community Relations Team for orchestrating the event. He thanked the City Manager and Chief of Police Goodell for their dedication to the community. He said that he met with the Hidden Valley Town Homeowners Association and Pomona City Council Member Steve Lustro regarding overgrown trees and bushes in the East End of town that borders Chino Hills and Pomona. He said that the Chino Hills Public Works Department is already speaking with contractors on the matter. He thanked PIO Freeman for coordinating a meet and greet with a family and an audacious ten -year -old and his sister who both quizzed him on water, trash and other City matters.
Lastly, he said that he looks forward to creating a Youth Council in the City.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE
Mayor Marquez adjourned the meeting at 9:17 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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