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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Rogers 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
ELIZABETH CALCIANO, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Rogers declared the meeting recessed at 6:00 p.m. for Closed Session.
City Clerk Balz did not attend this portion of the meeting.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
a. Ashley Bautista, an incompetent, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, John Bautista v. City of Chino Hills, a public entity, and Does 1 to 50, inclusive - San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVSB 2103831 b. Joshua Poli, an individual v. City of Chino Hills, a public entity, and Does 1 to 30, inclusive - San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVSB 2215339
INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Initiation of Litigation (4 cases)
CLOSED SESSION RECESS
Mayor Rogers recessed the Closed Session at 6:48 p.m.
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CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: PETER ROGERS
CYNTHIA MORAN
ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ
RAY MARQUEZ
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK D. HENSELY, CITY ATTORNEY
ELIZABETH CALCIANO, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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
LYNNAE SISEMORE, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
DAVE WILLIAMS, FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Council Member Bennett.
INVOCATON
Led by Pastor Chaplin Henry Aguilar, Chino Valley Independent Fire District.
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION - SEVENTH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS [7:02:14] Mayor Rogers and Community Services Coordinator II Badosa presented Certificates of Recognition on behalf of the City, Congresswoman Kim, Congresswoman Torres, Senator Seyarto, Senator Newman, and Supervisor Hagman to the winners of the Seventh Annual Photo Contest.
Community Services Coordinator II Badosa thanked the photo contest judges, which included Mayor Rogers for helping to select the photo contest winners. She announced the photo contest winners and presented them with gift cards from The Shoppes at Chino Hills.
3rd Place Animal Category Amber Gaona
2nd Place Animal Category Sherry Schmidt (not present)
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1st Place
3rd Place
2nd Place
1st Place
3rd Place
2nd Place
1st Place
Animal Category
Beautiful Landscapes Category
Beautiful Landscapes Category
Beautiful Landscapes Category
Home Town Pride Category
Home Town Pride Category
Home Town Pride Category
Grand Prize Beautiful Landscape Category
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Susan Dunham
Sherry Schmidt (not present)
Elisheva Clodfelter
John Clodfelter
Joy Miller (not present)
Ronie Palomares
John Clodfelter
Jaime OS (not present)
Lastly, Community Services Coordinator II Badosa announced that the Photo Contest Art Show and Photographer's Reception will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chino Hills Community Center Lobby (14250 Peyton Drive).
PROCLAMATION - BLACK HISTORY MONTH [7:08:30]
Mayor Rogers presented a Proclamation proclaiming the month of February, as Black History Month to Ayala High School Principal Yarboi and the Black Student Union.
Principal Yarboi asked that the Student Union members introduce themselves:
•Dominic Baker, said he received a $10,000 scholarship at a College Expo e Rochelle Panari, said she also received a $10,000 scholarship at a College Expo and plans on attending a Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) •Student spoke on behalf of fellow Black Student Union Member, Jayden Smith who was accepted at Voorhees University in South Carolina •La'Maya Epps thanked Council for recognition and said that it was humbling to be recognized by the community.
PROCLAMATION -LUNAR NEW YEAR [7:13:39]
Mayor Rogers presented a Proclamation proclaiming January 22, 2023, as Lunar New Year, Year of the Rabbit, to Ayala High School Principal Yarboi and the Ayala High School Chinese Club. Chinese Club Lion Dance Captain Kevin (Shuchen) Li thanked the City Council for the recognition, spoke about the formation of the Chinese Club and introduced the club members before their Lion Dance and Chinese Folk Dance performances.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION [7:26:29] There were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS [7:26:42]
Eric Johnson, Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council, explained the formation of the Carbon Fire Safe Council and the Carbon Canyon Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and thanked Council for their support.
Christine Charland and Jeff Vaka, Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity Board Members, stated that they are still in the process of selecting the two new homeowners, have started construction of retaining walls and soil approvals, and lastly, that they are seeking volunteers and assistance with fundraising efforts for building the two Habitat for Humanity homes on Fairway Boulevard.
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Suzette Dang, representing Supervisor Hagman's office, announced that Supervisor Hagman's office will be hosting a document paper shredding event at the Montclair City Hall parking lot on March 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or until the shredding event reaches capacity and recommends registering for the event through Evenbrite. She said that the County's Fourth District is still seeking nominations for "Business of the Quarter." Visit the County's website at www.sbcounty.gov/bods/4 or contact Supervisor Hagman's office at (909) 465-5265 to nominate a business. Lastly, she wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENTS [7:32:52]
There were no conflict of interest announcements to record.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR [7:33:00]
Mayor Rogers announced the Consent Calendar items and asked Council if there were any items to pull.
Council Member Marquez pulled Item No. 10, pertaining to the Carbon Canyon Wildfire Protection Plan for discussion and separate vote.
A motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
MINUTES
The City Council approved the January 24, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the monthly Financial Report for the month ended December 31, 2022, as presented.
SECOND QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023R-005 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Decreasing Fund Balance in Various Funds by a Total of $546,003 Based on the Second Quarter Budget Review.
AGREEMENT - HVAC REPLACEMENT - CHINO HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT The City Council (1) waived minor irregularities in the bid from Anderson Air Conditioning, L.P.; (2) authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Anderson Air Conditioning, L.P. in the amount of $446,405; (3) authorized staff to accept the Performance and Payment Bonds, and proof of insurance, and issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt and acceptance of same; and (4) authorized the City Manager to approve, at his discretion, cumulative change orders up to ten percent ($44,640.50) of the awarded contract amount for the HVAC replacement at the Chino Hills Police Department.
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QUITCLAIM PORTION OF PEYTON DRIVE - HOLY TRANSFIGURATION COPTIC CHURCH
The City Council (1) determined that the transfer of a portion of Peyton Drive to the Holy Transfiguration Coptic Church (Coptic Church) for one dollar is for a public purpose; and (2) authorized the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed, in substantially the form attached in the written staff report, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, transferring such property to the Coptic Church for one dollar, but reserving to the City easements for a sewer main and fire hydrant with associated lateral.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ,
MARQUEZ
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION [7:33:35]
AGREEMENT - 2023 CARBON CANYON COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN
Council Member Marquez pulled this item for discussion and separate vote. He commended the Fire Safe Council for compiling data, coming up with a plan, and partnering with other entities to help mitigate wildfires in Carbon Canyon.
A motion was made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Bennett to authorize the certification and execution of Agreement No. A2023-023 with development partners Cal Fire, Chino Valley Independent Fire District, Brea Fire Department, and California Department of Parks and Recreation for the 2023 Carbon Canyon Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ,
MARQUEZ
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - CHAPTER 5.24 (MASSAGES) - ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION [7:35:13]
City Clerk Balz announced after the posting of the agenda, staff has distributed a letter and redlined ordinance on this item at the dais this evening and also placed a copy in the public binder in the City Hall foyer.
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Assistant City Attorney Calciano briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City. She said that staff is proposing three aspects to an ordinance to regulate massage establishments in the City. First, amend enabling language in the ordinance to allow warrantless inspections of massage establishments during regular business hours; second, add an operator permit requirement for every owner and manager to conduct background checks on applicants; and third, add a number of provisions to strengthen the massage ordinance.
Mae Burthess, Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa Manager, thanked staff for the edits to the massage ordinance and for the clear and workable requirements.
Dave Friedeck, stated that his wife is a massage therapist and owner of an establishment in the City and said for safety precautions that he would like the back door to be locked and front door chimes to be allowable in massage establishments for those working alone or with minimal staff.
A lengthy discussion ensued with Assistant City Attorney Calciano, Council, and staff regarding safety measures of the back and front doors, and massage table buzzers.
Assistant City Attorney Calciano said that language in the ordinance could be modified so that the external doors may be locked if the massage establishment is owned by one individual with one or no employees or independent contractors. She said that currently buzzers are excluded, however, the City did make an exception for one establishment who requested that if patrons felt uncomfortable that they could press a buzzer that would be placed under the massage tables.
Assistant City Attorney Calciano said that language could also be added regarding an automatic door chime and locked doors with one employee in Sections 5.24.100 (T) and (U) to read as follows:
T. All exterior doors (except rear exterior doors used only for employee entrance to and exit from the massage establishment) must remain unlocked during business hours, and the establishment must comply with the provisions of the Chino Hills Municipal Code pertaining to the posting of signs stating that doors shall remain unlocked during business hours. Exits for fire safety purposes may be allowed where deemed necessary by the appropriate public safety agency.
Notwithstanding the above, the external doors may be locked if only one employee is in the massage establishment is owned by ^no iRdiyi dl al with nno or no emnleyeesnvooc — -dependent nentrontnrq U. The massage establishment may not be equipped with a buzzer, alarm, or intercom system, except for alarms installed under massage tables for use of the patron. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit fire/smoke alarms or to prohibit security systems that are approved by the city or automatic door chimes.
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Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Council Member Bennett to introduce an Ordinance Entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills Amending Chapter 5.24 (Massages) of the Chino Hills Municipal Code and Finding that the Ordinance is Not a Project Under the California Environmental Quality Act" with proposed changes to Section 5.24.100 (T) and (U), for first reading.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ,
MARQUEZ
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
MAJOR WIRELESS FACILITIES - CITY OPEN SPACE [7:51:18]
City Clerk Balz announced that there was a revision to the staff report that has been distributed at the dais and the public binder, which was to simply add the City Manager's signature to the staff report.
Senior Planning Analyst Brunetto provided a PowerPoint presentation and briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. She provided the background of wireless facilities in the City and the current City Wireless Ordinance.
She spoke about the pros and cons of major wireless facilities in City open space, their use with the FirstNet Emergency Responder Network, faux designs for the facilities, and options for comparable wireless coverage.
Discussion ensued with Council and staff about areas of coverage, collocations, and open space locations versus streetlights.
Tyler Gentry, T-Mobile representative, stated that all carriers have different spectrum bands to propagate 5G technology, and typically T-Mobile has some millimeter waves, but in open space areas they use 2.5 and low band waves because it does not necessarily have to be closer to the user. He stated that the best location for a wireless site depends on the service objective. T-Mobile seeks to collocate first because of costs of multiple sites, height is optimal, and small cell sites on streetlights is great for density.
Eli Acevedo, Smartlink representative on behalf of AT&T, spoke about site acquisitions of new facilities.
Julio Figueroa, AT&T Director of External and Legislative Affairs and Statewide Tribal Liaison, spoke about AT&T's FirstNet network and how it is imperative to cover all the gaps and coverages for this cell service. He said it is difficult to collocate at 35 feet per the City's requirement and that the height perimeters should be set to 75 feet or above, and that the locations that carriers choose really depends on the users.
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Daryl Gaslan, resident, spoke about several areas in the City where cell phone calls drop and asked for better coverages, and said that cell carriers need to come up with better visual designs of their site locations.
Jeff Vaka, resident, asked if the City could change their noticing requirements in order to reach a larger amount for people that reside near cell tower locations.
City Attorney Hensley said currently a 300 feet radius is required for noticing per the State law. Community Development Director Lombardo stated the City expanded it to 500 feet for wireless. Council Member Johsz inquired if the City could expand the noticing requirements to 1,000 or 1,500 feet. City Attorney Hensley answered affirmatively.
A lengthy discussion ensued about ridgeline protections, capacity of cell sites on City reservoirs, aesthetics of sites in open space, and noticing requirements.
City Manager Montgomery restated three key areas (1) that Council does not want major wireless facilities on prominent ridge lines, (2) to expand noticing for cell facilities to 1,000 feet, and (3) during City Manager review to balance the need for additional facilities with density in a particular area. Community Development Director Lombardo added that the City already requires wireless facilities to be located 1,000 feet from one another, 200 feet from residential areas, approves collocation of facilities, and requires height restrictions and desired aesthetics. She recommended keeping the code as it is, but to increase the larger radius for notifications to 1,000 feet.
There was Council consensus to keep the wireless facilities code as it is with the addition of the increased notification requirements. Community Development Director Lombardo stated a revised ordinance will be brought back to a future City Council meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 22SPR03 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 22CUP02 - MINOR VARIANCE 22MNV01 - GOSTOREIT SELF -STORAGE PROJECT [8:41:03] The Planning Commission adopted a Resolution approving Site Plan Review 22SPR03, Conditional Use Permit 22CUP02, and Minor Variance 22MNV01 for the development of a multi -story, indoor self -storage facility, (GoStorelt) on the vacant property located at the southeastern corner of Chino Hills Parkway and Monte Vista Avenue; Madison Capital Group, LLC (Applicant); consisting of a 118,425-square foot building providing 750 square feet of office space, a 542-square foot lobby, a 10,818-square foot parking garage, and 106,315-square feet of gross storage area, of which 77,425 square feet is net leasable storage area divided into approximately 829 leasable storage units. The six -story building would include two basement levels and a ground floor parking garage and have a maximum height of 58 feet. A minor variance is proposed to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 46 to 34, a 26 percent reduction.
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 HEARING
BIZPARK - ADDENDUM TO THE ADOPTED HERITAGE PROFESSIONAL CENTER MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION; GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT; SPECIFIC PLAN; ZONE CHANGE SITE PLAN REVIEW AND ADOPTION
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP APPROVAL AND TERMINATION AGREEMENT RESOLUTION ADOPTED AND ORDINANCE INTRODUCED [8:41:59]
Planning Manager Hofflinger provided a PowerPoint presentation and briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He spoke about the property information, provided a background of the Heritage Professional Center and the project proposal.
Council Members inquired about parking, traffic studies, alcohol sales, and smoke shops.
Rich Barretto, Linscott, Law, and Greenspan Engineers (LLG) Principal, stated that the traffic study conducted observed the weekday peak hours of the street system between the morning hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. (school traffic) and evening hours between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. He said when LLG reviews the situation along the frontage they are considering what those improvements would do throughout the day. Such as the signal at Picasso, the midblock signal in terms of facilitating ingress as well as pedestrian connectivity between the site and the high school throughout the day and weekday commute hours.
Mayor Rogers opened the public hearing.
John La Raia, H.G. Fenton Company Vice President, Applicant, provided a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office and stated that the company conducted a lot of outreach to the neighborhood and high school near the Heritage Professional Center, provided a project overview, and vision for the Rincon project, and and asked for flexibility in the Land Use Matrix regarding alcohol sales in the restaurants.
Discussion ensued with Council and staff regarding limited alcohol sales, potential for condominiums, freeway visibility, synced signals, and light pollution.
Josh Hayes, CBRE Senior Vice President, stated that there is a demand from developers and businesses in the area.
Jeff Vaka, resident, stated that it was great to see a development that the City could use and said he does not see a need for a third hospital and that the City could use more restaurants.
Ronnie Guyer, resident, inquired if the two new signals will be sequential.
Mayor Rogers closed the public hearing.
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Discussion ensued regarding the Minor Use Permit requirement and there was Council consensus to remove the requirement and to allow on -site alcohol sales consistent with City's current Land Use Matrix.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Rogers and seconded by Council Member Bennett to (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023R-006 of the City of Chino Hills Adopting an Addendum to the Previously Adopted Heritage Professional Center Mitigated Negative Declaration, Approving General Plan Amendment 22GPA02, Site Plan Review 07SPR02 First Amendment, Tentative Parcel Map 20201, and Authorizing Termination of Development Agreement No. 07-01 with Respect to the 19.72 Acres Located on the Eastern Side of Pomona Rincon Road Between Chino Hills High School and State Route 71; and (2) introduce an Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills Adopting Specific Plan SP22-01 and Approving Zone Change No. 22ZC01 to Re -Zone A 19.72-Acre Vacant Property Located on Pomona Rincon Road From General Commercial (C-G) to Specific Plan SP22-01, for first reading.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ,
MARQUEZ
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT [09:27:35]
Public Information Officer (PIO) Freeman announced the following information:
• COVID-19 VACCINE EVENTS
o Free County -run vaccine events continue to be held on select Tuesdays of each month at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
BLOOD DRIVES
o Blood drives continue every Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Government Center parking lot
o More information and details on how to make an appointment can be found on the City's website and Recreation News
• RECREATION NEWS
o Community Park Rehabilitation Project - Phase 1 in progress ■ The Park will reopen to the public on Saturday, February 24th, and the City will then begin Phase II of the project, which will last until August 2023
■ During Phase II, there will be no park or parking lot closures, however there will be some minor impacts as staff and contractors work to assemble new portable fencing and installation of a new water bottle refill station
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• LADY BE AWARE SELF DEFENSE COURSES
o The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department offers Lady Be Aware self-defense courses
o The safety course is designed for women who want to develop the necessary attitude, skills, and knowledge to help prevent them from becoming a victim
o Classes are being held on various Saturdays each month from now through June and are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Sheriff's Training Center in Devore
o For more information and to register, email the Sheriffs Department at LadyBeAware(o�sbcsd.org
• PRESIDENTS DAY CLOSURE
o City facilities and the Library will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents Day, trash service is not affected Community Services Director Marshall said that Community Park will be open tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. and that Field 2 fell behind schedule due to in inclement weather.
SAFETY UPDATES - Fire and Police [09:30:02]
Fire: Fire Chief Williams stated that the Fire District continues to work through the Request for Proposal process for ambulance services and that they remain hopeful. He said that in the next couple of weeks that the Fire District will bring forward their plans for the City's consideration for Station 68. He stated that the elevation rendering has been added on top of the sign and that they are looking forward to starting this project.
Lastly, he said that he will be participating in the Student Government Day next week on February 22nd.
Police: Police Chief Goodell stated on January 2nd, the Rainbow Kids Hair Styling business was burglarized. He said through additional investigation and utilizing the Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras, Deputies identified a vehicle of a Chino suspect. On February 3rd, Deputies served a search warrant and recovered stolen property which included a desktop computer, gumball machine, and a 55-inch television that was stolen from the salon. The suspect was arrested and transported to the West Valley Detention Center for booking. On February 1st, Deputies were dispatched to Hobby Lobby regarding a theft in progress. When the Deputies arrived and setup the perimeter and they captured both suspects who were leaving the store with stolen property. He said that the suspects were a female and male from Corona and were both arrested for burglary, possession of a controlled substance, and were transported to the West Valley Detention Center for booking. On February 3rd, Deputies were dispatched to Lowe's for a theft in progress, one female and two males who were contacted outside the store with stolen merchandise. All three were arrested for vandalism and burglary from Lowe's and were transported to the West Valley Detention Center. Police Chief Goodell announced that the police department filled the third School Resource Office position and that he will be working a five-day week schedule at both Junior High schools and all the Elementary schools in the City. Lastly, he said
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during the month of January that Deputies
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests.
COUNCIL REPORTS [09:33:17]
Mayor Rogers
issued 419 Traffic Citations and made six
CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY BOARD
Mayor Rogers attended the Chino Basin Desalter Authority Board Meeting and said that the Board awarded various contracts for construction and materials.
Vice Mayor Moran
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
o ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Vice Mayor Moran attended the Southern California Association of Governments - Energy and Environment Committee Meeting and said that the Committee had an expert panel speak on brownfields which concerns ewuse of contaminated sites in cities, which brought to mind requesting a status about Aerojet Chino Hills.
Council Member Marquez
CAL CITIES (LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES)
o PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the Cal Cities (League of California Cities) Public Safety Committee meeting and said that he is the Chair of this committee. He said there are a total of 64 members throughout California and that 46 members consist of Council Members, and that 30 are new members. He said that they spoke about Proposition 46 with a panel discussion with guest speakers from the Police Chief's Association, Mr. Feldman and Rachel Michelin, President of the California Retailers Association. He said instead of putting this on the ballot they are going to bring forward to Legislators at the State Level in hopes to put it on the 2024 or 2026 ballot to make some changes by putting penalties on crimes that are being committed. He said that they reviewed advocacy priorities, such as, homelessness, housing, public safety, and fiscal sustainability (local control).
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
o BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority - Board of Directors meeting and said that they spoke about Hydrogen Fuel Upgrade Project for the Arrow Light Rail and the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant to submit applications to California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for funds awarded the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) Housing Trust.
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o GENERAL POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority - General Policy Committee meeting and said that the Committee reviewed Measure I estimates for Fiscal Year 2023-24 allocation for Planning and that they are expecting a 2.8 percent increase on Measure I revenues. He said that the committee also reviewed the 2023-24 budget assessment and dues and voted on an amendment to SBCOG bylaws regarding stipends to be increased. o METRO VALLEY STUDY SESSION
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority - Metro Valley Study Session meeting and said they had a budget overview for the proposed Fiscal Year Budget for 2023-24, and discussed major project status reports through December 2022. He said that they approved changes with Dynamic Engineering Service for State Route 60 at Central Avenue.
o TRANSIT COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority - Transit Committee meeting and elected a new Vice Chair, Rick Denison from Yucca Valley, and reviewed the Local Transportation Fund Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023-24. o TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the Southern California Association of Governments - Transportation Policy Committee meeting and approved to connect Southern California 2024 draft Active Transportation and Approach in Regional Complete Street Policies and approved goods movements supply chain resolution.
Council Member Bennett
• CHINO VALLEY INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Bennett attended the Chino Valley Independent Fire District Board meeting and said they had recognitions and employee service awards, reviewed their mid -year budget and said that they are in good fiscal shape. • CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Bennett attended the Chino Valley Unified School District Board meeting said that there was nothing to report, however, there was an active protest outside the meeting maybe regarding a student expulsion. • CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR MEN CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Member Bennett attended the California Institution for Men Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting said that they are starting construction of the 50-bed mental health facility, deactivating one yard with three remaining open, ten or less Covid cases in the institution, and that 86% of inmates have been vaccinated. He said there are currently 2,842 inmates and since 2005 there has
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only been one inmate involved in the educational programs at the Institution while incarcerated that has returned for additional sentencing. • CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN CITIZEN'S ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Council Member Bennett attended the California Institution for Women Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting and said currently there are 966 inmates in the institution and that two thirds of them are involved with mental health issues for a variety of things. He said there has not been more than 1,000 inmates in the Institution for quite some time. He said that they are getting ready to renovate the main kitchen which has not been updated since 1965.
Council Member Johsz
• LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Council Member Johsz attended the Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting and said they met to discuss new members of congress members, federal funding requests for earmarks that the City is seeking, and generated legislative ideas from the City Clerk's Office.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [09:41:24]
Bennett: Council Member Bennett wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day and said for staff to enjoy their three-day weekend.
Marquez: Council Member Marquez wanted clarification on the status on Carbon Canyon truck restrictions. Public Works Director Bobadilla spoke with the Public Works Director with the City of Brea and said that they are waiting on Caltrans District 7 to receive consent in order to move forward and bring it to their Council. Council Member Marquez said that he would like to be informed when Brea brings it to their City Council so that he could attend that meeting. He inquired about the status of the palm tree removal and brush clearance in the creek bed in Carbon Canyon. Public Works Director Bobadilla said that those palm tree removal brush clearance is ongoing and that Santa Ana Watershed Association (SAWA) and California Conservation Corps (CCC) are actively doing brush clearance and once the brush is cleared they will remove all the dead palm trees through separate contract, which should be done within the next couple of months. Council Member Marquez said that the City received money from Supervisor Hagman's office for brush clearance and inquired if the City submits for grants to receive more funding. Public Works Bobadilla said that staff is always looking for new opportunities and funding. Council Member Marquez said that there are still election signs up along Chino Hills Parkway and the 71 Freeway and said it should be discussed about what to do with those signs in the future. He said there is a commercial center that is having a water bill issue and inquired if the City Manager has received any calls regarding the matter. City Manager Montgomery said that several businesses in the area have complex billing issues, credits have been applied, and currently the City is engaging with all the interested parties. Council Member Marquez thanked staff for inquiring about the water bill issues. City Manager Montgomery said all of those businesses should be directed to his office. Council Member Marquez asked if the older
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items on the Council tracking list could get agendized, so they are removed from the list. City Manager Montgomery answered affirmatively.
Moran: Vice Mayor Moran inquired about looking into implementing a Public Arts Program for future projects and for developers to do some public arts in their centers or new developments. She also inquired if staff could ask if the City representative from the Southern California Gas Company could explain why bills have increased significantly. City Manager Montgomery said staff will invite the Gas Company to speak on the matter.
Rogers: Mayor Rogers wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE [9:49:26]
Mayor Rogers adjourned the meeting at 9:49 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,
APPROVED: February 28, 2023