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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
JUNE 28, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Marquez called the Closed Session to order 6:00 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: RAY MARQUEZ
PETER ROGERS
ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ
CYNTHIA MORAN
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
ELIZABETH CALCIANO, ASSISTANT 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.
THREAT OF LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Threat of Litigation (one potential case).
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
ELIZABETH CALCIANO, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
JEREMY AULT, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY
INDEPENDENT FIRE DEPARTMENT
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR (VIA TELEPHONE)
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST
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 Robert Bowcock, Integrated Resource Management, (IRM) Inc., Consultant.
INVOCATON
Led by Pastor Lin Wells, Calvary Chapel.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Daniel Sitanggang, resident, spoke about completing The American Legion California Boys State Program and the importance of forming a Youth Council in the City.
Michael Chu, resident, spoke about problems with constructing an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at his property and asked for revisions to the City ordinance to expand the ADU square footage requirement to match the State, as an alternate solution, he inquired if he could apply for a variance.
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.
Item No. 15, pertaining to pertaining to the construction of the 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) Removal Treatment Plant was pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion and separate vote. II
A motion was made by Council Member Bennett and seconded by Council Member Johsz to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
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MINUTES
The City Council approved the June 14, 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 25 through June 27, 2022, as presented.
PAYMENT REGISTERS
The City Council ratified payments over $25,000 totaling $5,828,278.49 for the month ended May 31, 2022, as presented.
MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Investment Report for the month ended May 31, 2022, as presented.
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) PROJECTS BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-059 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Increasing the Expenditure Budget in Various Funds by $10,473,385 for the American Rescue Plan Act Projects; (2) amended the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to include the American Rescue Plan Act projects: Eucalyptus Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation; Gird Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation, Scenic Ridge Drive and Rimrock Pavement Rehabilitation, Mystic Canyon Community Building Refurbishment, Pinehurst Park Splash Pad, Tree Trimming, Trail Repair, Skate Park Enhancements, Parks Outdoor Exercise Equipment, HVAC Systems Replacement, City Yard Storefront Glass Replacement, and City Hall Counter Mods and Staff Barriers as outlined in the written staff report; (3) accepted two donations from the Chino Hills Community Foundation for a total of $100,000 for the Mobile Recreation Show Wagon ($50,000) and Mobile Recreation Vehicle ($50,000); and (4) found that the American Rescue Plan Act projects listed above are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
AGREEMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION COMPLIANCE SERVICES The City Council authorized the execution of a five-year Agreement No. A2022-155, with Steams, Conrad, and Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba SCS Engineers, in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 for environmental contamination compliance services related to the former City Yard site at 14575 Pipeline Avenue.
DONATION - UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRAILER
The City Council (1) approved the donation of a 2022 Kawasaki Mule Pro (Vin No. JKBATSFIXNB500918) and trailer (VIN No. 4YMBU1211MN030896) acquired through the Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Grant Program; and (2)authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to complete the transfer of ownership to the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, as outlined in the written staff report.
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MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE - OUTDATED CITY HALL ADDRESS - ORDINANCE
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 384 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 Second Reading (Introduced June 14, 2022).
DONATION - PARK AND TRAIL AMENITIES - RESOLUTION ADOPTED The City Council (1) approved a monetary donation from the Chang Family Trust in the amount of$20,000 to be used to enhance the Madrugada Trail and the La Sierra Trail; (2) approved a monetary donation from Kimberly Orantes in the amount of$2,500 for a park bench to be placed near the demonstration garden in memory of her father; (3) approved a monetary donation from Marggie Rosten in the amount of$1,350 for two trail benches to be placed on the Grand Avenue Trail north of Grand Avenue Park (4) approved a monetary donation from Canyon Hills Little League in the amount of $3,000 for a park bench and plaque to be placed at Chino Hills Community Park in memory of Coach Hugo Guerrero; and (5) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-060 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Increasing the Community Services Fund Budget by $26,850 for Various Bench and Trail Donations.
WRITE-OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-061 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing the Budget in Various Funds by$55,237.95 for the Write-Off of Uncollectible Accounts; (2)authorized the write-off of$42,261.74 in uncollectible miscellaneous accounts receivable incurred prior to December 31, 2020; and (3) authorized the Finance Director to direct Data Ticket, Inc., the City's administrative citation processing service, to write-off $7,115.00 in uncollectible administrative citations incurred from December 1, 2008, through November 8, 2012.
AGREEMENTS - ON-CALL EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICES
The City Council (1) authorized the execution of a five-year Agreement No. A2022-156 with Doty Bros Equipment Company, in a total amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000; (2) authorized the execution of a five-year Agreement No. A2022-157 with WA Rasic Construction Company, Inc., in a total amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000; and (3) authorized the execution of a five-year Agreement No. A2022-158 with T. E.
Roberts, Inc., in a total amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000 to provide on-call and emergency repair services, including water and sewer systems, respectively.
PURCHASE - REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS FOR ENVIROSIGHT SEWER
INSPECTION EQUIPMENT - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-062 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing the Sewer Utility Fund Budget by $68,878.38 for the Purchase of Sewer Equipment Components; (2) approved Haaker Equipment Company (Haaker) as a sole source provider of the Envirosight Sewer Inspection Equipment per Chino Hills Municipal Code Section
3.18.050.B., and (3) authorized the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of
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$68,878.38 to Haaker for the purchase of replacement components for an Envirosight Rovver X Pro Pipeline Inspection System to replace stolen sewer inspection equipment.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
AWARD BIDS AND AGREEMENTS - 1,2,3-TRICHLOROPROPANE (1,2,3-TCP)
REMOVAL TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT- RESOLUTION ADOPTED
Mayor Marquez pulled this item for discussion and separate vote. He asked staff to explain the item.
Public Works Director Bobadilla stated that staff is asking for two different actions to award a contract to Garney Pacific for the construction of the 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) Removal Treatment Plant and to Butier Engineering for the construction management and special inspection services for the project. He said that all City wells are currently offline because of contaminants with the majority being 1,2,3-TCP. He stated a few years back all City wells were turned off because of new regulations given by the State Water Board. With this 1,2,3-TCP construction plan, it will enable the City to get the wells back online to treat and pump through the City's system and rely less on imported water.
Mayor Marquez inquired if getting the wells up and running will save the City 95% of the water that the City has to import from the Metropolitan Water District. Public Works Director Bobadilla said no, the 95% water usage pertains to current water restrictions implemented by the State to the Metropolitan Water District, which in turn caused the City to move from Stage II to Stage III water conservation efforts because of the limited water supply.
Robert Bowcock, Integrated Resource Management, (IRM) Inc., expressed his concerns with the materials proposed in the project bid by Garney Pacific and requested Council return the bid package and re-bid the project.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers and seconded by Council Member Johsz to (1) adopt Resolution No. 2022R-063 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Increasing The Water Utility Fund Budget for the 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) Removal Treatment Plant Project by$13,000,000; (2) award bid and authorize the execution of Agreement No. A2022-159 to Garney Pacific, Inc., in the amount of $12,545,000 for the construction of the 1,2,3-TCP Removal Treatment Plant project; (3) authorize the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve cumulative change orders up to ten percent ($1,254,500) of the awarded contract amount; and (4) authorize the execution of a
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Professional Services Agreement No. A2022-160 with Butler Engineering, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $1,161,380 for construction management and special inspection services for the 1,2,3-TCP Removal Treatment Plant project.
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
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION SUPPORT FUNDING ALLOCATION
City Manager Montgomery briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He stated that staff is seeking direction from Council for the allocation of $40,000 available from Waste Management for Community Organization Support. He added that support for Concerts in the Park, six annual neighborhood cleanups, biannual compost and mulch giveaways, and one shredding event per calendar year are built into the Waste Management contract as additional City services and are separate from the Community Organization Support funding.
Following a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers and seconded by Council Member Bennett (1) allocated $15,000 to the Chino Hills Community Foundation and $5,000 to each Council Member to donate to a cause/organization at their discretion within the City; and (2) directed staff to develop guidelines for Council Members to follow for the distribution of Community Organization Support donations for review at a future 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
CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT - ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION -
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
City Manager Montgomery briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Moran and seconded by Council Member Bennett to (1) introduce an Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04.120 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code to Establish City Council Compensation at One Thousand One Hundred
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Eight Dollars and Nine Cents ($1,108.09) Per Month (Effective January 1, 2023)" for first reading by title only and waiving further reading; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2022R-064 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Increasing the General Fund Budget by $11,800 for the Increase in Council Compensation.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, MORAN NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 22MCA02 - AFFECTING VARIOUS TITLE 16
CHAPTERS - ORDINANCE RE-INTRODUCTION
Community Development Director Lombardo explained that the ordinance has been reintroduced to clarify the language within the ordinance and to address the questions pertaining to the electronic changeable message standards, as outlined in the written staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to reintroduce 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 Acr for first reading by title only and waiving further reading (first Introduced June 14, 2022).
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. 4
Public Works Director Bobadilla briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He stated that Well 15 is contaminated with arsenic and 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 Mayor Marquez to (1) review and file update No. 4 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
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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. 480 - 16307 FOX HUNT ROAD
The Planning Commission adopted a Resolution approving Design Review No. 480 - 16307 Fox Hunt Road, Applicant, John Harwood for development of a new 6,171-square foot, two-story single-family residence with an attached 638-square foot three-car garage and determining the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, based on the findings of fact and subject to Conditions of Approval.
There was no action taken on the foregoing Planning Commission item.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AGREEMENTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 2022-23 ACTION PLAN - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
Community Services Senior Management Analyst Hernandez briefed the Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Marquez 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 Mayor Marquez and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to (1) approve the 2022-2023 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and subrecipient agreements with San Bernardino County Library, James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch ($9,400), House of Ruth ($12,800), Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board ($24,200), Chino Neighborhood House ($8,500), Project Chela ($5,000), and Paws for Success ($16,356) in connection with the 2022-2023 Action Plan; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2022R-065 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year
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2022-23 Adjusting the Budget in Various Funds by $45,054 for the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan.
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
o CDC and FDA authorized an infant dose of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for children six months of age and older
o The infant dose will be available at the next free County Pfizer vaccine event on Tuesday, July 5th at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
o Free COVID-19 testing by San Bernardino County on Wednesday, July 6th at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m.
o Appointments are recommended and can be made online at www.sbcovid19.com
• STAGE III HIGH WATER CONSERVATION ALERT
o A Stage III High Water Conservation Alert went into effect on June 1st o Residents and businesses are being asked to conserve 30 percent and are required to reduce outdoor watering to two days per week based on address
o No outdoor watering is allowed between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day and learn more online at www.chinohills.orq/WaterAlert • NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
o There is still time to register for National Night Out that will take place on Tuesday, August 2nd
o Register for neighborhoods events online at
www.chinohills.orq/NationalNiqhtOut by Monday, July 11th to receive a neighborhood organizing kit
• TRANSITION TO NEW WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICE PROVIDER o Waste Management will begin providing waste and recycling services throughout Chino Hills
o Residential carts will be replaced in a phased approached based on neighborhood location over the next two months, beginning July 11th
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o Residents are being asked to place their existing carts out on the curb for service as normal, the carts will then be serviced and removed the same day
o A different Waste Management team will deliver the new carts and food waste pail on the same day, so please leave them at the curb for the entire service day
o Residents should continue to use their existing carts until they receive their new Waste Management carts
o Visit www.chinohills.org/TrashServices for more information • RECREATION & CITY NEWS
o Summer Concerts and Movies Series
• Concerts in the Park continues this Wednesday at 7:00 pm at Veterans Park with 60's Soul and Motown by Soul3Sixty
• Movies in the Park continues this Thursday at 8:00 pm at Community Center with a showing of Moana
o Annual Independence Celebration - July 4th
• Bring the family out in red, white, and blue to the City's Independence Celebration on July 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Veterans Park • Free, family-friendly fun for all to enjoy including game booths, strolling entertainment, food-eating contests, and live music • Chino Valley Young Marines will present the colors during an opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. and music will be performed by Tom Petty and the Heartshakers beginning at 11:45 a.m.
• No fireworks will be displayed at this event because all fireworks are illegal in Chino Hills
• Make sure all pets wear a form of identification and that microchip information is up to date; and if a pet goes missing, contact the Inland Valley Humane Society
o Independence Day Facility Closures
• City Facilities, the Library, and the Chino Hills Police Department lobby will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day
SAFETY UPDATES - Police and Fire
Fire: Deputy Fire Chief Ault reiterated that all fireworks are illegal in Chino Hills and that several members of the Community Risk Reduction will be partnering with the police department for fireworks enforcement on July 4th. He said that residents can turn in fireworks or dispose of them by July 9th with no questions asked to Station 61, located at 5092 Schaefer Avenue, Chino. Lastly, he said the Fire District is excited to employ seven lateral firefighter/paramedics from other agencies throughout Southern California beginning July 18th.
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Mayor Marquez inquired if some of the lateral firefighter/paramedics are coming from Los Angeles and other large surrounding areas. Deputy Fire Chief Ault answered affirmatively and said he was glad to attract a good caliber of public safety responders for the Chino Valley.
Police: Police Chief Goodell stated that on June 16th deputies responded to a missing 89-year-old female that drove away from her home and failed to return. He said that deputies identified her vehicle from the Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras and located her in Whittier and that she was successfully reunited with her family. He stated on Saturday, June 18th, the Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) deputies located a vehicle that was used in several residential burglaries in Chino Hills near Soquel Canyon and the 71 Freeway. He said that the deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver failed to yield which led them on a vehicle pursuit onto the 71 freeway. Police Chief Goodell stated during the pursuit the suspects began to throw recently stolen property, paperwork, and three firearms from the vehicle and said that they conducted a pursuit intervention technique on the 71 freeway by disabling the vehicle onto the guard rail. The deputies were able to apprehend three of the four suspects in the vehicle, with the fourth suspect running into the Chino Hills State Park.
Lastly, he said that the Chino Hills Police Department had their final court appearance for the Diamond and Design suspects for the jewelry store takeover and said that the driver of the getaway vehicle received 18 months in the State prison and the suspects who entered the store received six and ten years in the State prison.
Council Member Bennett asked that Police Chief Goodell to speak about the event that is occurring at the police department tomorrow morning. Police Chief Goodell stated that the Chino Hills Police Department Employee Activity Committee is hosting a coffee truck, Lucy's Frappe House, at the station's entrance from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Marquez
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CALCITIES)
o INLAND EMPIRE DIVISION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Mayor Marquez attended the League of California Cities (CalCities) Inland Empire Division Executive Committee meeting and said that they discussed Assembly Bill 2840 and the bill's unattended consequences. He said that bigger cities such as Fontana, Ontario, Chino, and Rancho Cucamonga will provide testimony on this bill in Sacramento and via zoom tomorrow. o LATINO CAUCUS BOARD
Mayor Marquez attended the League of California Cities (CalCities) Latino Caucus Board met at their mid-year retreat in San Diego to discuss this year's priorities and to set their priorities for the next fiscal year. He said that the Board members received an update from CalCities CEO and Executive Director Carolyn Coleman on the direction of CalCities as an organization.
He stated that the Latino Caucus is planning an upcoming gala for the annual conference in Long Beach, September 7-9, 2022.
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• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
o LEGISLATIVE/COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE111 Mayor Marquez attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) - Legislative/Communications and Membership Committee meeting and said that the Committee reviewed housing and transportation bills of interest and took a support position on Senate Bill 1444 that would build South Bay's Regional Housing Trust; and opposed Assembly Bill 2011, regarding 100% affordable housing in any commercial zoned area. • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY (METROLINK) BOARD
Mayor Marquez attended the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) Board meeting and said that the Board approved their Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and discussed the Authority's two-year forecast.
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 welcomed 14 new members. He stated that on Thursday, June 30th, the Chamber will host a grand re-opening of their Chamber offices and said that sponsorships are available to help contribute funds toward their new furniture. He said that there are spaces available to walk through the offices that same evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. • CHINO VALLEY INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Bennett attended the Chino Valley Independent Fire District Board meeting and said that on Wednesday, June 22nd he received a three-and- a-half-hour tour of Stations 66, 64, and 62. He stated that all of Chino Hills Fire Stations have even numbers and that the new station at Pipeline and Soquel Canyon will be numbered as 68. He thanked all the Chino Valley Fire District staff, firefighters, and paramedics for providing him with the tours and hopes to take a ride along soon.
Council Member Johsz
• WEST VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
MEETING
Council Member Johsz attended the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (WVMVC) Board meeting and said that the Board approved their annual budget and discussed the new State law that now considers bees as fish. He stated that a California Court ruled that bees be protected under the State Endangered Species Act, because bee's meet the State's legal definition of a fish. He said only a few bees will be considered endangered species which means that the WVMVC will no longer kill bees or take care of bee swarms.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Moran: Council Member Moran stated that ten utility art boxes have been decorated and were funded by the Chino Hills Community Foundation. She attended a groundbreaking for two Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity homes that will be located in the Los Serranos neighborhood and said that Veterans will be inhabiting the homes.
She encouraged anyone to reach out to Council if interested in contributing their time, talent, and funds toward the wonderful cause. Lastly, she thanked the residents for supporting Council and recognizing the work they do for the community.
Bennett: Council Member Bennett attended the Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking of the two homes for Veterans and said that three Council Members shoveled the first dirt at each location. He spoke about actions taken by the Supreme Court recently and encouraged everyone to exercise their thoughts peacefully. He also spoke about a recent train crash where a dump truck ran into a train which caused a lot of injuries and said that there is no shortage of groups that need everyone's thoughts and prayers. He mentioned that fireworks are illegal in Chino Hills and wished everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July. Lastly, he wished his wife Nikki a happy 55th Anniversary.
Mayor Marquez said hello to Nikki and that she was an angel.
Johsz: Council Member Johsz wished his wife Libbie a happy 18th Anniversary. Lastly, he wished everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July.
Rogers: Vice Mayor Rogers announced that Chino Hills was recently named by Safewise as the 23rd safest City in the United States to raise a family and thanked the public safety responders for keeping Chino Hills safe. He wished everyone a happy Fourth of July and invited the community to attend the Independence Day event at Veterans Park. Lastly, he stated that Supervisor Hagman will be donating another $125,000 to the City to help with enhancements for the Skate Park.
Council Member Moran stated that the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools announced their 2022 Classified School Employees of the Year Awards and said that only six in the County would be recognized. She congratulated Ruben S. Ayala High School Assistant Principal Secretary Stacy Gillespie for being recognized and asked that staff send a certificate of recognition from Council to congratulate her.
Marquez: Mayor Marquez met with Jenny Attecott and Dave Wilson who raise and tend horse ranches in the City, and commended Community Relations Manager McClung for attending the meeting and providing a list of City accolades for them. He said that he met with a gentleman that lives off Lugo Avenue who addressed his concerns about a retaining wall being built in the Los Serranos area. Public Works Director Bobadilla said that the reason for building retaining walls on Lugo Avenue is because there have been significant changes in elevation in the area once sidewalks were built. He said that concrete retaining walls are structurally sound and will last longer and mentioned that the walls could be enhanced in the future if Council desires.
Mayor Marquez asked for a status of the palm trees along Carbon Canyon. Public Works Director Bobadilla said that the palm trees were injected four months ago so they
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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 2022
will wilt and die on their own within a year, and that staff will be working with the California Conservation Corp to remove the trees sometime in November or December but will have to also consider that it will be bird nesting season. He said that staff will also be working with the Fire District so that no fire hazards are created by the palm trees or their removals. Mayor Marquez said that he attended Yorba Linda's Affordable Housing for Seniors Project and that he would like to do something similar in Chino Hills.
Mayor Marquez inquired if the City conducts an assessment of combustibles of the Chino Hills State Park. Deputy Fire Chief Ault said that the Fire District does not conduct specific assessments, but that assessments are part of the Fire District's Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Mayor Marquez spoke about the remarkable youth in the City and thanked Public Works Director Bobadilla for responding quickly to resident's inquiries and to City Manager Montgomery for re-signing an agreement with Big League Dreams.
Council Member Bennett recognized Chino Valley Independent Fire District's Board President Kreeger and Board Director Ramos-Evinger for being in the audience.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE
Mayor Marquez adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m. in tribute and honor of those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces at home and abroad. Their sacrifice and strength protect the goals and ideals that have made this Country great.
Respectfully submitted,
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CHERYL : a Z, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: July 12, 2022