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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
OCTOBER 11, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
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
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
ELIZABETH CALCIANO, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST II
NICOLE FREEMAN, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
GARTH GOODELL, CHIEF OF POLICE, CHINO HILLS
ROD HILL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
JOANN LOMBARDO, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMET DIRECTOR
JONATHAN MARSHALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
LYNNAE SISEMORE, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
DAVE WILLIAMS, FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Fire Chief Williams.
INVOCATON
Led by Chaplain Marco Miranda, Chino Valley Fire District.
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION - FIRE PREVENTION WEEK [7:01:31]
Mayor Marquez presented a Proclamation proclaiming October 9 through October 15, 2022, as Fire Prevention Week to Fire Chief Williams. Fire Chief Williams thanked City Council for the recognition and announced that the Chino Valley Fire District's annual open house to celebrate Fire Prevention Week will be held on Saturday, October 15th
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from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Training Center, located at 5092 Schaefer Avenue, Chino. He reminded residents to be prepared for a disaster/emergency in advance and to check smoke alarms twice a year when the time changes.
Mayor Marquez and Fire Chief Williams invited Fire District Board President Kreeger, and Board Member Ramos-Evinger to take a recognition photo.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION MONTH [7:05:10] Mayor Marquez presented a Proclamation proclaiming October as National Crime Prevention Month to Sheriff Service Specialists Jennifer Davis and Jazmin Hernandez.
Ms. Davis thanked the City Council for the recognition and spoke about crime prevention programs, fighting fentanyl and fraud. Lastly, she said that the Sheriffs Department is trying to reintroduce McGruff the Crime Dog back into the community to raise awareness about crime.
PROCLAMATION - BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH [7:08:59]
Mayor Marquez presented a Proclamation proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month to Kimberly Carew, President of Peace Love Tote. Ms. Carew thanked the City Council for the recognition and said that she was a seven -and -a -half - year cancer survivor. She spoke about her foundation, Peace Love Tote, and how the foundation supports local people who are going through cancer and treatments.
Council Member Moran stated that Carol Ruiz obtained a tote for her mother when she had to go through more surgery and said the bags were full of great items such as blankets, drinks, books, and more that help those battling cancer.
PRESENTATION - GENERAL STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATES [7:12:04]
City Clerk Balz announced that this item will not be heard this evening.
PRESENTATION - SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS VOTER EDUCATION PRESENTATION [7:12:11]
Stephenie Shea Interim Assistant, Registrar of Voters for San Bernardino County and Melissa Eikman, Media Specialist, provided a PowerPoint and video presentation on Voter Education for the upcoming November 8, 2022, General Election, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Ms. Shea spoke about the journey of the ballot, chain of custody for paper ballots, getting involved in the election process, early voting sites, and available resources for voters during the election.
PUBLIC COMMENTS [7:31:40]
Jeff Vaka, resident, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Representative, announced upcoming Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce events: Chino Hills City Council Candidate Forum on October 20th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Chino Hills City Council Chambers; the 2022 Annual Business Expo on October 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Shoppes at Chino Hills; and the 2022 Student Pitch Competition on November 5th at 4:00 p.m. at The Shoppes at Chino Hills.
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Momo Wu, resident, inquired whether the City provides resources to local artists to financially support space to house exhibitions for events and networking, and asked which City department would be the best to get in contact with for these resources.
Virginia Renteria, resident, inquired about the security of ballot drop boxes and how many were in the city.
City Clerk Balz replied that there is only one permanent ballot drop box in the city which is in front of the James S. Thalman Library, and it is always in the direct view of a security camera. She said that there is also a temporary ballot box in the City Clerk's office during working hours for those residents that are uncomfortable with dropping off ballots in the permanent ballot box outside. She said that the city does not monitor video surveillance of the ballot box for ballot harvesting and would rely on the processes that the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters has in place to ensure ballots submitted are valid.
Suzette Dang, representing Supervisor Hagman's office, announced County updates and events: drive-thru shredding event on Saturday, October 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or until the truck reaches its capacity at the Ontario Police Department parking lot, and a Veteran Claims event on November 9th at the District office in Chino Hills and for more information contact the County office at (909) 465-5265.
Julia Cabrera, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Community Engagement Director, announced that the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce is officially launching the Community Collaborative Program in January 2023.
Ronnie Guyer, resident, spoke about the hardships of renewing his driver's license at the age of 80, and found out that renewing online is a much better process.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENTS [7:46:37]
There was no conflict of interest announcements to record.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR [7:46:45]
Mayor Marquez announced the Consent Calendar items and asked Council if there were any items to pull.
Council Member Johsz abstained from approval of the September 27th City Council Meeting Minutes because he was not in attendance for the deliberations of that meeting.
Hearing none, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers and seconded by Council Member Bennett to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
MINUTES
The City Council approved the September 27, 2022, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented.
Council Member Johsz abstained from voting on this item.
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the monthly Financial Report for the month ended August 31, 2022, as presented.
ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS - CHINO HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT HVAC
REPLACEMENT
The City Council (1) authorized staff to advertise and solicit bids for the full replacement of HVAC specified components serving the Chino Hills Police Department facility; (2) and 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"), as a Class 2(c) Categorical Exemption (replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity), pursuant to Section 15302 of CEQA Guidelines.
PURCHASE ORDER - COMMUNITY PARK PORTABLE FENCING
The City Council (1) approved SportaFence Holdings, Inc. ("SportaFence"), as a sole source provider per Chino Hills Municipal Code Section 3.16.110.13; (2) and authorized the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $167,486.80 to SportaFence for the purchase of a portable fencing system for use at Chino Hills Community Park.
PURCHASE ORDER - WEED ABATEMENT EQUIPMENT - RESOLUTION ADOPTED The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022R-088 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Increasing the Budget in Various Funds by $135,790 for the $62,326.77 Purchase of an RC Mower; (2) found that the exception to competitive bidding procedures under Chino Hills Municipal Code (CHMC) Section 3.16.110.E applies because Embankscape Equipment, LLC dba RC Mowers ("RC Mowers") has an existing contract through HGACBuy, Contract No.
GR01-20, and the procurement process utilized by the entity is substantially similar to the provisions of CHMC Chapter 3.16 - Purchasing System; (3) waived the requirement under CHMC Section 3.16.110.E that Cooperative Purchasing contracts must have been obtained within the last 36 months and accept current contract between RC Mowers and HGACBuy because they are desirable and in conformance with state law given the market conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, pursuant to CHMC Section 3.16.110.G; and (4) authorized the issuance of a purchase order to Embankscape Equipment, LLC dba RC Mowers utilizing cooperative purchase Contract No. GR01-20 in the amount of $62,326.77 for the purchase of a remote -operated slope mower to improve the weed abatement operation by providing greater efficiency at a lower cost.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ, ROGERS, BENNETT, JOHSZ
MORAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR ITEM
EMERGENCY REPAIRS - WELL 15 - UPDATE NO. 9 [7:47:32]
Public Works Director Bobadilla briefed the Council on the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He said that staff received 100 percent of the resin which has been installed and tested, and that the water has come back clean. He stated that staff is working with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and have received a verbal approval but are awaiting the final signature approval to have the water back in the system by tomorrow. He said that this emergency repair will be brought back to Council one more time to finalize the closure of the Well 15 emergency repairs.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Marquez and seconded by Vice Mayor Rogers to (1) review and file update No. 9 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
Vice Mayor Rogers inquired about the anticipated rate of production. Public Works Director Bobadilla replied 1,000 gallons per minute (GPM), so basically that is 1,500- acre feet of water per year, roughly ten percent of what the city produces per year.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
WIRELESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 21 WCUP01 - AT&T WIRELESS - 4740 SOQUEL CANYON PARKWAY [7:49:17]
Wireless Conditional Use Permit 21 WCUP01 - Brett Smirl, Coastal Business Group, Inc., on behalf of AT&T Wireless, applicant: The Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Wireless Conditional Use Permit No. 21 WCUP01 for development of an AT&T Wireless Communications Facility disguised as faux water tank in city - owned open space located at 4740 Soquel Canyon Parkway, adjacent to Soquel Canyon/Butterfield Trail, between Soquel Canyon Parkway and Torrey Pines Drive, with a height adjustment up to 44 feet 4 inches and determined that project is exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act based on the finding of fact and subject to Conditions of Approval.
Vice Mayor Rogers and Council Member Johsz requested to review the matter and to schedule a Public Hearing at a future City Council meeting.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT [7:49:40]
Public Information Officer (PIO) Freeman announced the following information:
• COVID-19 VACCINE & TESTING
o Free County vaccine and testing events on monthly at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center on select Tuesday's and Wednesday's o The County has expanded hours to be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the winter season
o Appointments can be made online at www.sbcovidl9.com • GENERAL PLAN SURVEYS
o The City is in the process of updating the General Plan and wants to hear from our residents
o A new community survey on the Environmental Justice element is available to submit feedback on the City's website through December 2nd
• RECREATION NEWS
• The City is providing a fun, free, and safe way to trick or treat at The Shoppes on Halloween on Monday, October 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Trick -or -treating, craft stations, and a photo booth area will begin at 3:00 p.m.
• Costume contest at 4:00 p.m. with multiple age categories including family category
• For more information online at www.chinohills.org/Events • CITY NEWS
o Roadwork that is being overseen by the City of Chino is taking place along Chino Hills Parkway (CHP) between Ramona Avenue and the northbound SR-71 on -ramp
o The road improvements are a condition of a development in the City of Chino and will be ongoing through early 2023
o The project will require lane reductions in both directions in the work area as well as the north and southbound CHP off -ramps reduced to one lane o For project information and updates at www,cit\/ofchino.org/Construction Council Member Bennett inquired if the roadwork was a condition of a Chino Development. Public Works Director Bobadilla answered affirmatively, and that staff will work with Chino to alleviate traffic in the area.
SAFETY UPDATES - Police and Fire [7:53:16]
Police: Police Chief Goodell reported on two crime reports and stated that the Sheriff's Department truly appreciates the Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) that the City implemented as it has led to a few arrests this past week. He said on Sunday, October 9th, Deputies received an ALPR notification from the Circle K on Chino Hills Parkway of a stolen Dodge Charger. The Deputies contacted the female driver who
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also had a loaded firearm on her waistband and methamphetamine, and she was arrested and transported to jail. On Monday, October 10th, Deputies received an ALPR notification of a stolen vehicle near Pipeline Avenue and Eucalyptus and initiated a vehicle stop which led to a pursuit through San Bernardino, Orange and Los Angeles Counties. He said with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the vehicle came to a stop near Grape Street and 114th Street in Los Angeles. The driver and the vehicle occupants were taken into custody and transported to jail. Lastly, he spoke about Senate Bill 1087 and Assembly Bill 1740 related to catalytic converters that were signed by the Governor. He said both new laws will require traceable methods of payment for catalytic converters with more stringent record keeping on the purchases, including detailed information on businesses/vendors/recyclers selling the parts and the requirement of proof of vehicle titles. As of January 2023, he said it will be illegal in California to buy catalytic converters from anyone other than licensed auto dismantlers or dealers.
Council Member Moran stated that there is a new law stating that jaywalking is no longer illegal in California. Police Chief Goodell answered affirmatively. Council Member Moran inquired about the premise behind the new law as it does not seem to be taking safety into consideration. Police Chief Goodell said he did not know the origin of the bill, but that jaywalking will no longer be illegal in California.
Fire: Fire Chief Williams said for the month of September that the Chino Valley Fire District responded to 160 medical incidents in their own ambulance and transported 70 patients to the hospital. He said the assistance by the higher agreement continues through the end of the month. He said this will probably conclude soon as the County continues to evaluate what they will do on a grander scale with ambulance services. He stated that the request for proposal has not come back to the State, for the County to go out to bid. He said that interviews for the Clerk of the Board recruitment will occur next week and then the following week for the long-awaited Assistant to the Fire Chief position. He said that he attended a meet and greet with Congresswoman Kim along with the Anaheim, Brea, and Orange County Fire Authority Fire Chiefs in Yorba Linda to discuss wildland preparedness. He attended the State of San Bernardino County and said that it was a great event. He said that Council missed the chance to dunk the Fire Chief in a tank at the recent Lobster fest. Lastly, he announced the Fire District's open house on Saturday, October 15th.
COUNCIL REPORTS [7:59:407]
Mayor Marquez
• CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR MEN AND WOMEN CITIZEN ADVISORY
COMMITTEES
o Mayor Marquez attended the California Institution for Women Citizen Advisory Committee and said the current population is 861 inmates and recently had 70 cases of Covid. He stated they talked about a retirement age for the inmates. He said inmates must work or take classes, and that they are seeking some sort of retirement for those over 60 or 70 so they are not obligated to work or having to follow other safety requirements.
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o Mayor Marquez attended the California Institution for Men Citizen Advisory Committee and said their current population is 3,336 inmates, which has increased significantly from last year by 800 inmates. He said that the Men's prison recently held a fundraiser and raised $13,500 and donated $1,000 to the Chino Hills Michael Wickman Elementary School.
Lastly, he said that they will host a trunk -or -treat event on Friday at the Stark Location on the east side of the Chino prison.
• SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
o BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mayor Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting and said the Board approved amended contracts related to the Brightline West High Speed Rail Project at the Rancho Cucamonga location. He said that Brightline is from the upper desert initially to Las Vegas and hopefully the local location will be completed in the next three to five years. He said the Transportation Authority is looking to build the Rancho Cucamonga station in five to seven years.
o SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY/METROLINK Mayor Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority - Southern California Regional Rail Authority/Metrolink meeting and said that the Authority did a budget request for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for Arrow Service, which is nine miles from the University of Redlands to downtown San Bernardino, called Zero -Emission Multiple Units (ZEMUs), which is a hydrogen powered locomotive. He said that the Authority also received a presentation from Livestream Blood Bank and the low levels of blood supply in the Inland Empire and the impacts in the communities.
He encouraged everyone to donate blood.
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
o REGIONAL COUNCIL
Mayor Marquez attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) - Regional Council meeting and received a presentation on a water action resolution. He said the presentation was given by Ellen Hanak, Vice President and Director of the Water Policy Center and Senior Fellow and Charles Wilson, Senior Fellow, of the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). He said that this resolution affirms that there is a problem with water shortage emergencies in the SCAG Region. Ms. Hanak did not seem to think there was a problem with water shortages, but Mr. Wilson stated otherwise. He congratulated Supervisor Curt Hagman for being appointed as SCAG's second Vice President. o TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE
Mayor Marquez attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) - Transportation Policy Committee meeting and said that the committee received an update on Southern California's 2024 Financial Plan Development. He said that they spoke about core revenues and achieving zero emissions for commercial trucks by using
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electrical and hydrogen trucks and that hydrogen trucks may be the answer, but there is no infrastructure for that currently.
Vice Mayor Rogers
CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY BOARD
Vice Mayor Rogers attended the Chino Basin Desalter Authority Board meeting and spoke of the two facilities, Chino and Jurupa Valley. He said that the Board approved purchase of reverse osmosis membrane elements, professional services agreements, and program management services for contracts for both facilities.
Council Member Johsz
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Council Member Johsz stated the Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting that was to be held before this meeting was cancelled. However, he said hat the City supported many bills that were recently passed and spoke about Assembly Bill 2496, which pertains to illegal exhausts and noise from vehicles.
He said that previously it was basically a fix -it ticket for the illegal exhaust violation and now the new law is if the violation is not rectified the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will put a hold on the registration.
Council Member Moran
• OMNITRANS
Council Member Moran attended the Omnitrans meeting and said it was mostly closed session with negotiations with the teamsters, and consent calendar.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [7:02:17]
Moran: Council Member Moran stated that she attended Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training at Big League Dreams, which are the latest recipient of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and thanked the Fire District. She thanked everyone for their patience with Caltrans and said that they do not always communicate with the City in a timely manner and that staff does a great job of informing the public.
She encouraged everyone that if they see something, say something and it is a team effort to spread the word. She said that a resident that lives in Hunters Hill inquired about a huge sign off the 71 freeway that is blocking her view. Public Works Director Bobadilla staff will investigate the matter. Council Member Johsz stated that there is a huge sign near Boys Republic too. Council Member Moran spoke about a program that the Sheriff's Department hosts called "Lady Be Aware." She said that it is a course offered four times a year, that is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Devore, and costs $75.
She inquired if staff could publish it in the Recreation Brochure and factor in transportation fees for a day trip to Devore for women to take the class. Police Chief Goodell stated that it is a great class that is female oriented and taught by female instructors which includes personal safety, security, range shootings for adults 18 and up.
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Bennett: Council Member Bennett attended the breakfast with Congresswoman Kim and that she answered burning questions. He announced that the St. Paul Apostle Church harvest festival will occur October 21 through 23, 2022. He said that he and Mayor Marquez were award presenters at Ayala High Schools Music N Motion Band Field Contest which is why they were not in attendance for the Wine Walk event. He mentioned that Halloween is coming up and encouraged parents to supervise their children and do not let them eat candy until they are done with trick -or -treating. He also spoke about the growing problem with teens overdosing on fentanyl. Fire Chief Williams stated that at a homecoming in Murietta teens spiked their drinks with fentanyl. Council Member Bennett said a lot of people do bad things to people and encouraged everyone to be cognizant and supervise what kind of candy is given to children this holiday.
Johsz: Council Member Johsz stated that schools must also deal with Narcan overdoses as well, and he too asked parents to be observant this Halloween holiday.
He said that he attended Wine Walk and stated that it always a great social event of the year. He said that a City community clean-up will occur in Los Serranos in front of the park on October 22nd from 8:00 a.m. to noon. He said that a postcard will be disseminated to residents on what items could be brought, and he listed what not to bring: auto parts, building materials, hazardous waste, paint, batteries and household chemicals. He said residents will need identification for proof of residency and those with trailers will be given a voucher to take their items to the dump center.
Rogers: Vice Mayor Rogers attended the Wine Walk event and said that the Community Foundation sold 1,325 tickets and sold out just before the event. He said it was a successful event and thanked all the 81 volunteers and participants. He said the Foundation is still working on the funds from the event, which may be close to last year's amount, roughly $123,000. He said that post office landscaping was less than to be desired and thanked staff for filling in the area with mulch. City Manager Montgomery agreed the landscaping was less than to be desired and that the city had no authority over the post office since they are a federal entity and that it is difficult for them to maintain the outer exterior. However, the City had leftover mulch from a recent mulch giveaway and decided to reach out to the post office to take that mulch off the City's hands. So, in partnership with Waste Management, the City provided ground cover to the post office. Vice Mayor Rogers said that there has not been ground cover there in quite some time and that it looks nice. Vice Mayor Rogers said that the Community Foundation recently received a significant donation of $30,000 from the Borba Family.
He said the generous donation will go back into the community for education, facilities, parks and things of that nature.
Marquez: Mayor Marquez spoke about a lot of calls and emails from the public about street sweeping and inquired about how citations are addressed as well as the responses from staff. City Manager Montgomery said the public reaches out to Council in a variety of ways; Council will share with staff, staff interacts with the resident, then staff circles back with Council for the final resolution, and often Council will follow up with him or other staff involved with response to the resident. Mayor Marquez mentioned an article that was in the Champion that spoke about City responses from staff and electeds and reaffirmed with the City Manager the steps that are taken to rectify concerns and issues within the City. He spoke about electric charging stations
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and inquired about how many stations are at City Hall. City Manager Montgomery replied that there are two charging stations at the Government Center and two at the Community Center, and ultimately a few others throughout City facilities. Mayor Marquez stated that charging a vehicle could take up to five hours and asked if that was a problem. City Manager Montgomery said those chargers have a mechanism of letting the vehicle owner know when the vehicle is fully charged. Mayor Marquez said there are funds available for charging stations and asked if staff could acquire funding to add more stations. Mayor Marquez said that he attended the Music N Motion band event and said both Ayala and Chino Hills High Schools made them proud. Mayor Marquez inquired about an upcoming truck study in Carbon Canyon. Public Works Bobadilla said that staff has working with Caltrans for the last couple of years and will proceed with a public hearing sometime in November to take testimony from the public and trucking industry. He said staff will incorporate those comments in a report to Caltrans for the ultimate approval along with implementing an ordinance for truck restrictions. Council Member Moran inquired about ALPRs in Carbon Canyon. Public Works Bobadilla said ALPRs are installed on City property in Carbon Canyon. Mayor Marquez thanked the City of Brea for participating in the truck study as well. He said there is still an issue with fire insurance in Chino Hills for commercial buildings and condominium projects.
He said that he, Vice Mayor Rogers and City Manager Montgomery met with the Insurance Commissioner's office and said that there will be new regulations moving forward on this matter. He asked staff to keep the November 8th City Council meeting light. Lastly, he announced that he was appointed as Chair for the CalCities Public Safety Committee.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE
Mayor Marquez adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m. in tribute and honor of those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces at home and abroad. Their sacrifice and strength protect the goals and ideals that have made this Country great.
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APPROVED: October 25, 2022