2023-049
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
MARCH 14, 2023
SPECIAL/REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Rogers called the Closed Session Special meeting to order 6:00 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
PETER ROGERS
CYNTHIA MORAN
ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ
RAY MARQUEZ (Remote)
NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
ELIZABETH CALCIANO, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
Mayor Rogers asked Council Member Marquez to formally announce his reason for teleconferencing this evening. Council Member Marquez announced that he is attending the City Council meeting remotely because he is sick with COVID-19.
City Clerk Balz asked Council Member Marquez to disclose whether anyone 18 years of age or older was present at the remote location and the general nature of the member's relationship with the individual. City Council Member Marquez stated that his wife is older than 18 years of age and currently resting in another room of their residence.
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.
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation (1 Case)
INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Initiation of Litigation (1 Case)
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CLOSED SESSION RECESS
Mayor Rogers recessed the Closed Session at 6:37 p.m.
CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Rogers called the Special 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 (Remote)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
ELIZABETH CALCIANO, ASSITANT CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
EDWARD CHAN, VIDEO PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
NICOLE FREEMAN, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
WENDI GENSEL, DEPUTY CITY CLERK II
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
DAVE WILLIAMS, FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT
Mayor Rogers asked Council Member Marquez to formally announce his reason for teleconferencing this evening. Council Member Marquez announced that he is attending the City Council meeting remotely because he is sick with COVID-19.
City Clerk Balz asked Council Member Marquez to disclose whether anyone 18 years of age or older was present at the remote location and the general nature of the member's relationship with the individual. City Council Member Marquez stated that there was no one in attendance with him that was 18 years or older.
City Clerk Balz announced that members of the public can join the meeting virtually via the Zoom Application by clicking "Join Meeting" and entering the Meeting ID number 869 9386 9868 or by phone at 1-669-900-6833.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Mayor Rogers.
INVOCATON
Led by Chaplain Henry Aguilar, Chino Valley Independent Fire District.
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PRESENTATIONS
CITY TILE - WINSTON WARD [07:04:04]
Mayor Rogers presented a City Tile on behalf of the City and Certificates of Recognition on behalf of Congresswoman Kim, Senator Seyarto, Assemblyman Chen, and Supervisor Hagman, to Winston Ward for his years of service as Assistant Director of Community Development/Building Official from March 12, 1997, to March 24, 2023.
Mr. Ward thanked the Council for the recognition and said it was his honor to work with the City Council, City Manager Montgomery, Community Services Director Lombardo, his fellow colleagues and the community.
CITY TILE - JOANN LOMBARDO [07:13:44]
Mayor Rogers presented a City Tile on behalf of the City and Certificates of Recognition on behalf of Congresswoman Kim, Senator Seyarto, Assemblyman Chen, and Supervisor Hagman, to Joann Lombardo for her years of service as Community Development Director from May 9, 2011, to March 24, 2023.
Ms. Lombardo thanked the Council for the recognition and said it is easy to work in a City that cares for the community and urban planning and thanked Department Heads, Planning Commissioners and the Community Development Department for their teamwork.
Planning Commission Members Blum, Pirritano and Voigt presented Community Development Director Lombardo with a Certificate of Recognition and commended her for all her years of professionalism, contributions, and dedicated service to the community.
INTRODUCTION - INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR [07:26:02] Mayor Rogers introduced David Crabtree as the Interim Community Development Director and said that he retired from the City of Brea in 2019 as the Community Development Director after a 35-year career in Municipal Government.
Mr. Crabtree thanked the Mayor, Council and staff for the introduction and stated that he is happy to fill the role as Interim Community Development Director while the City opens their recruitment.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION [07:29:31] There were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS [07:29:45]
Misty Startup, resident, stated that parents are concerned with the lack of safety and support of law enforcement at Chino Hills High School and Robert O. Townsend Junior High School, lack of School Resource Officer involvement and stated that there should always be a zero tolerance for violent behavior.
Suzette Dang, representing Supervisor Hagman's office, congratulated Joann Lombardo and Winston Ward on their retirements. She thanked the Chino Hills residents for attending the shredding event on March 11th and announced the date for
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the next shredding event in the City of Chino on Saturday, June 3rd. Ms. Dang announced that the County is seeking applications for Fourth District residents to fill three members for the Community Commission in the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office. For more information contact Supervisor Hagman's District office at (909) 465-5265.
John Bruner, resident, voiced his concerns regarding low-income housing and the State's Regional Housing Needs Allocation mandates.
Julia Cabrera, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Communications Engagement Director announced the following upcoming events: Kids Entrepreneurship Fair on April 1 st at The Shoppes, Salute to Public Safety on April 4th at Los Serranos Country Club, State of the City for Chino Hills on May 31 st at Chino Hills Community Center and Taste of Chino Valley on June 22nd at The Shoppes. Lastly, staff attended the Western Association of Chamber Executives Conference where the Chamber received various accolades and awards.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENTS [07:43:00]
Mayor Rogers announced that he is recusing himself from Item No. 14, pertaining to the Council of San Bernardino lease agreement as he is an employee for the County of San Bernardino
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR [07:43:25]
Mayor Rogers announced that Item No. 10 will be heard immediately following the special meeting.
Mayor Rogers announced the Consent Calendar items and asked the Council if there were any items to pull.
Hearing none, a motion was made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Johsz with the recusal of Mayor Rogers from Item No. 14, pertaining to the San Bernardino County lease agreement to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
MINUTES
The City Council approved the February 28, 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 January 31, 2023, as presented.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - T-MOBILE WIRELESS FACILITY - 15527 LIVE OAK
ROAD (VILLAGE OAKS RESERVOIR)
The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No.
A02-79 with T-Mobile West, LLC to install additional warning signs to comply with the current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations pursuant to conditions
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of approval set forth in Wireless Zoning Clearance No. 22WZC07for the wireless facility located at 15527 Live Oak Road, known as the Village Oaks Reservoir.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - EXIGIS, LLC - INSURANCE COMPLIANCE
SOFTWARE
The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2018-059 with Exigis, LLC to extend the agreement for one-year, with two additional one-year renewal options and increase the total not -to -exceed amount by $60,000 for a total contract not -to -exceed amount of $149,200 for insurance compliance software and services.
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT - GRANT
MONITORING SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption Agreement to assign and transfer Blais and Associates, Inc., rights, title, interests and obligations in Agreement No. A2019-145 to Blais and Associates, LLC, due to reorganization and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2019-145 increasing the not -to -exceed amount from $200,000 to $245,000 for grant monitoring services.
LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO OFFICE SPACE
The City Council ratified Amendment No. 3 to Lease Agreement No. A09-20 with the County of San Bernardino extending the term of the lease for office space located in the Chino Hills Government Center through February 28, 2027, for a lease amount of $1.00 per year and found that the lease is categorically exempt (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.), pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines because there is no expansion of use (14 CCR § 15301 (c)).
Mayor Rogers recused himself from voting on this item as he is an employee for the County of San Bernardino. Motion passed 4-0-1 (Rogers recused) GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION - 2022 ANNUAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Annual Report on the General Plan Implementation for Calendar Year 2022 representing the City's progress in meeting its fair share of regional housing needs and directed staff to file a copy of the report with the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development.
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 -
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023R-009 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting the Statement of Investment Policy, Adopting the Investment Policy Guidelines for the City's Public Agencies Post -Employment Benefit Trust, and Delegating Investment Authority for the City's Investment Portfolio for Fiscal Year 2023-
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AGREEMENTS - ON -CALL BIOMASS REMOVAL AND FIRE MITIGATION
ACTIVITIES
The City Council (1) waived competitive bidding procedures under Chino Hills Municipal Code (CHMC) Section 3.18.050.1 and found that this waiver is desirable and in conformance with State law for an agreement with Santa Ana Watershed Association (SAWA); (2) authorized the execution of a five-year Agreement No. A2023-045 with SAWA to provide oversight of work crews that work in environmentally sensitive habitats for $50,000 per year for a not -to -exceed amount of $250,000; (3) found the exception to competitive bidding procedures under CHMC Section 3.18.050.G applies because the California Conservation Corps (CCC) is a governmental entity that is cost-effective and provides young participants with valuable skills and experience; (4) authorized the execution of a one-year Agreement No. A2023-046 with the CCC in a not -to -exceed amount of $100,000; for on -call services for removal of biomass and fire mitigation activities in environmentally sensitive areas and (5) found that the proposed project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (existing facilities), Class 4 (minor alteration to land) and Class 8 (Action by Regulatory Agency For Protection of Environment) exemptions.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ,
MARQUEZ
NONE
NONE
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES [07:44:40] Senior Community Services Supervisor Armit provided a PowerPoint presentation and briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Rogers asked if the School District is involved with promoting the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) program to their students to ensure longevity. Senior Community Services Supervisor Armit responded yes and that the schools have already enacted ways to filter out the information to students.
Council Member Johsz requested to include reaching out to religious and home schools.
Council Member Marquez inquired about the improved turnout for the current TAB program compared to in the past. Senior Community Services Supervisor Armit responded that an official process and policy was not in place before and that this policy will guide staff in the execution of the process and that she believes this approach will be more successful than in the past.
Discussion ensued on the selection and fair representation for each school, marketing outreach through social media and on campuses, TAB start to finish timeline, and potentially a partnership with the City of Chino and their TAB program.
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Samantha James -Perez, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, spoke in favor of the Teen Advisory Board policies and procedures which were unanimously approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. She stated that there has been active contact with local schools and a partnership with Chino Valley Unified School District Board Member Don Bridge to promote inclusivity of religious schools, future recruiting, and promoting efforts on campus.
Council Member Marquez thanked staff and advisory committee for their hard work.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Johsz to move forward with the Teen Advisory Board Policies and Procedures.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ,
MARQUEZ
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION SUPPORT PROGRAM - UPDATE [08:07:26] Assistant City Manager Hill briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He reported that allocations have been made as follows:
$3,000 to Paws for Success; $2,000 to Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity; $1,000 to Priceless Pet; $1,000 to Special Angels Foundation and there are two more in the works one for the Chino Hills 55+ Club and one for the Red Bucket Equine Rescue.
Following the report, there was Council consensus to receive and file the Community Organization Support Update, as presented.
TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT - OPPOSITION INITIATIVE - RESOLUTION ADOPTED [08:08:50]
City Manager Montgomery provided a PowerPoint presentation and briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Moran and seconded by Council Member Bennett to adopt Resolution No. 2023R-010 of the City of Chino Hills, Opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1 - The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act which would amend the California Constitution with provisions that limit voters' authority and input, adopt new and stricter rules for raising taxes and fees, and make it more difficult to impose fines and penalties for violation of state and
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local laws and directed staff to submit the resolution and opposition letter to the California Business Roundtable Coalition with Cal Cities.
Motion carried by roll vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
PUBLIC HEARING
ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ,
MARQUEZ
NONE
NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS 2023-24 [08:14:01] Senior Management Analyst Hernandez provided a PowerPoint presentation and briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. She stated that the City received four applications for total funding requests of $62,360. She stated that the allocation for the 2023-24 program year is $430,672 with the maximum allocation of 15 percent($64,600) which can be allocated to public service groups.
Mayor Rogers opened the public hearing.
Kevin Cisneros, Board President of Chino Neighborhood House Food Assistance Program, requested $20,000 to continue to provide grocery services to low-income neighbors that live in the Chino Valley Unified School District boundaries. He added that due to recent cost of living increases, the registration numbers of individuals to serve has increased per month and grocery prices have also increased. Lastly, he stated that the $20,000 requested will be used for Chino Hills residents.
Leslie Tepe and Rezelda Flores, Regional Manager and Interim Branch Manager, James S. Thalman Library, requested $15,000 in funding for the Adult Literacy Program.
The goal of the program is to assist English speaking adults to read and write and help them accomplish goals in their everyday life. She stated services include individual tutoring and mature Drivers Education. Lastly, they spoke on the success of their program and added that the library is currently remodeling space for an intergalactic area in the children's section.
Eliseo Lopez, Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board stated that this organization provides Fair Housing and landlord -tenant mediation services.
Melissa Pitts, Chief Program Officer, House of Ruth, requested $15,360 in funding for their program that services victims of domestic violence by providing emergency shelter, transitional housing and rapid rehousing, twenty-four hour hotline, group counselling, child abuse treatment and case management. In addition, House of Ruth educates community groups topics include: healthy relationships, anger management and more.
Lastly, she noted that previous funding was used for outreach in prevention services; however, they would like to expand their housing program and incorporate longer term
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for housing clients that will ensure long term stability and prevent families from falling back into homelessness.
Linda Schroeder, resident, thanked the Council for working with the Los Serranos area and asked that they continue to provide grant monies to this area.
Mayor Rogers closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the distribution of funds.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Council Member Bennett to (1) provide policy direction regarding allocating a percentage of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to public service projects; (2) award program year 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant funding for public service projects as follows:
• San Bernardino County Library, James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch - Adult Literacy Program - $15,000
• House of Ruth - $17,600
• Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) - Landlord -Tenant Mediation Services - $6,000
• Chino Neighborhood House - Food Assistance Program - $20,000 • Home Improvement Grants - $6,000;
and (3) authorize staff to decrease the 2023-24 grant awards for public service projects proportionately, with no grant award decreasing to lower than $5,000 if the allocation is decreased by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and it will impact the maximum allowable allocation (15 percent of the total CDBG funds) to public service funds.
Motion carried by roll vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ,
MARQUEZ
NONE
NONE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT [08:42:31]
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 and Recreation Center • BLOOD DRIVES
o Blood drives continue every Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Government Center Parking Lot.
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• LIBRARY CHILDREN'S CENTER GRAND REOPENING
o Residents are invited to join the library for the grand reopening event on Saturday, March 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
o The Children's Space has been transformed into an intergalactic space- themed area with interactive features such as a space station o The event will include crafts, face painters, and special visit with retired astronaut, Jose Hernandez
• RECREATION AND CITY NEWS
o Pop -Up City Hall will be taking information to the community and visiting 99 Ranch Market on Saturday, April 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. o City staff and officials from the City, Police Department, and Fire District will be in attendance to provide information and answer questions
o Residents can learn more about City services and public safety as well as receive a free pocket -sized flashlight while supplies last
o Water Conservation Design -A -Sign Contest entries due Friday, March 17th
o The theme this year is "Water is Life, Treasure Every Drop!" o Young artists from kindergarten through 12th grade who live or attend school in Chino Hills are invited to submit an entry o Winning posters from each age category will be made into signs and displayed at the roundabout in front of City Hall and through various parks and schools
SAFETY UPDATES - Fire and Police [08:44:23]
Fire: Fire Chief Williams announced they continue to work toward the development of the RFP process for ambulance services which is due to the County March 23rd and will be awarded around May 18th. He stated several personnel are in the mountain areas assisting with the local weather challenges. Lastly, he spoke about the Hometown Hero Award Program initiated around the high performance CPR program and at the last board meeting they recognized three people directly related to CPR saves and leading up to the Board meeting there were two more lived saved, meaning that they returned back to life nearly to how they were before the incident. In Chino Valley the survivor rate is at a 62.5 percent.
Police: Police Chief Goodell stated that the Grand Avenue Salon and Jenny's Nails were both burglarized, through investigation and utilizing ALPR cameras, suspects were located and arrested. He stated that on March 3rd and 6th, several students from Chino Hills High School were involved in physical altercations off campus, students and their parents were issued citations, and involved students were suspended or expelled. He added that additional school resource officers and four additional multiple enforcement deputies were assigned to the high school during lunch hours and after school for an indeterminant amount of time. Lastly, he added that there have been no fights on- or off -campus since March 6th.
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COUNCIL REPORTS [08:51:01]
Mayor Rogers
• TRES HERMANOS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
Mayor Rogers attended the Tres Hermanos Joint Powers Authority Meeting and said that they approved the Fiscal Year readjustments to their budget.
Vice Mayor Moran
• OMNITRANS BOARD
Vice Mayor Moran attended the Omnitrans Board meeting and said most of the meeting was focused on the annual Financial Report and presentation. She highlighted significant accomplishments that include a maintenance apprenticeship program, expanded regional transit connectivity with added micro transit service to the City of Bloomington, first/last mile shuttle services from downtown San Bernardino, and stated that they are starting the roll out of zero emission buses. Lastly, she stated that they are continuing the Free Fares to School Program by providing free rides and added that last Fiscal Year, 513,000 free rides were provided to students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Council Member Bennett
• CHINO VALLEY INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Bennett attended the Chino Valley Independent Fire District Board meeting and stated they presented the Hometown Hero Awards, a proclamation for Donate for Life Month, an employee promotion, the Fred L.
Burns Award, and they received a presentation on the Carbon Canyon Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
• CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Bennett attended the Chino Valley Unified School District Board meeting and acknowledged Board Member John Monroe in the audience. He stated that they discussed the naming of a school in the Chino Preserve.
Council Member Marquez
• SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
o BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority - Board of Directors meeting and stated they unveiled the United States Postal Service stamp featuring the Santa Fe Depot and that they are going to have a COG trust to help projects in the near future.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [08:56:11]
Marquez: Council Member Marquez stated that he attended a Pomona HOA, Hidden Valley, meeting and that they discussed weed abatement and introduced Rob Mason to the HOA who found out they were underinsured.
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Johsz: Council Member Johsz stated he attended the Pony Baseball Opening, in the brand new fields . He inquired about the street asphalt damage due to rain, and asked when will they be repaired. Public Works Director Bobadilla responded that they evaluate streets and fill potholes as a temporary measure and come back with a plan for bigger repairs for slurry seal. Council Member Johsz asked for a staff report for Los Serranos Infrastructure at a future meeting.
Bennett: Council Member Bennett thanked Public Works Director Bobadilla for keeping the Council apprised of conditions of the City during the rain and stated that it didn't appear to have many impacts. Lastly, he spoke about his time working with Joann Lombardo and Winston Ward and thanked them for all they have done for the City.
Moran: Vice Mayor Moran thanked Chino Valley Unified School District Board Member John Monroe for having a productive conversation to continue to strengthen City and School District relationships. She spoke in support of law enforcement and all they do to keep everyone safe. She stated her personal interactions with Deputy Negron have been stellar and she appreciates his efforts to keep students safe. She thanked Public Information Officer Freeman for assistance with the Girl Scouts tour and invited the community to reach out if they would like a tour of City Hall. Lastly, she thanked Joann Lombardo for her service to the City and wished her the best.
Rogers: Mayor Rogers spoke on meeting with Congresswoman Young Kim and upcoming meet and greets with additional local electeds. Over the past weeks, he attended the Girls' Softball opening, missed the Little League openings due to a rain out, and he attended the Pony Baseball opening. He pointed out those in attendance at the City Council meeting, Chino Valley Unified Scholl District Board Member John Monroe and Chino Valley Independent Fire District Board Member Tom Haughey.
Lastly, he thanked Joann Lombardo for her service to the City and wished her the best in her retirement.
City Clerk Balz announced that Council Member Marquez left the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
Mayor Rogers adjourned the Special Meeting to the Regular Meeting and announced that Item No. 10 will be heard at this time.
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 5.24 (MASSAGES) - ORDINANCE
ADOPTION
Mayor Rogers announced that the item was to adopt an ordinance proposing reasonable and necessary regulations on massage businesses to protect legitimate business owners and massage professionals.
There were no public comments for this item.
Following the announcement, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Council Member Bennett to adopt Ordinance No. 394 of the City of Chino
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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 (Introduced February 14, 2023 and Re -Introduced February 28, 2023).
Motion carried by roll vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ
NONE
MARQUEZ
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE [07:45:37]
Mayor Rogers adjourned the meeting at 9:11 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,
HERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: March 28, 2023