2023-062
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
MARCH 28, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Rogers called the Closed Session meeting to order 6:00 p.m. and requested Assistant City Clerk Sisemore to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: PETER ROGERS
CYNTHIA MORAN
ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ
RAY MARQUEZ
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK D. HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
LYNNAE SISEMORE, ASSISTANT 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.
Assistant City Clerk Sisemore did not attend this portion of the meeting.
INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Initiation of Litigation (1 Case)
CLOSED SESSION RECESS
Mayor Rogers recessed the Closed Session at 6:47 p.m.
CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and requested Assistant City Clerk Sisemore to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: PETER ROGERS
CYNTHIA MORAN
ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ
RAY MARQUEZ
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ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
LYNNAE SISEMORE, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
LIZ CARLOCK, FINANCE MANAGER
DAVID CRABTREE, INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
JESSICA CONTRERAS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK II
NICOLE FREEMAN, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
GARTH GOODELL, CHIEF OF POLICE, CHINO HILLS
ROD HILL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
JOANN LOMBARDO, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
JONATHAN MARSHALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
CARLOS SKIBAR, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE
DISTRICT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Council Member Art Bennett.
INVOCATION
Led by Chaplain Marco Miranda, Chino Valley Independent Fire District.
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PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY [7:02:50] Mayor Rogers presented a Proclamation proclaiming March 29th as National Vietnam War Veterans Day to Chino Hills 55+ Club Veterans Group members Victor Weaver, Rick MacDonald, Sal Avila, and George DeFrank, and Council Member Art Bennett.
George DeFrank on behalf of the 55+ Club Veterans Group, thanked the City Council for the recognition on the eve of the 50th Anniversary of the United States Military ending combat operations in Vietnam.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH [7:09:58] Mayor Rogers presented a Proclamation proclaiming April as National Autism Acceptance Month to Clara Garcia, Director of Programs for Autism Society Inland Empire. Clara Garcia thanked the City Council for the Proclamation and mentioned that this type of recognition helps bring to light the new innovative and inclusive programs available to the community.
RECOGNITION - CHINO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ZEB WELBORN [7:13:40]
Mayor Rogers presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Board, for the Upskill Chino Valley Program, and Certificates of Recognition to Zeb Welborn, President of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the City, and Congresswoman Kim, Senator Seyarto, Senator Newman, Assemblyman Chen, and Supervisor Hagman for receiving the Executive of the Year Award and
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Chamber Executive accreditation at the Western Association of Chamber Executives Annual Conference.
Jeff Vaka, Board Member of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City Council for the recognition of their hard work.
Josh Sun, Chairman of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Board, was not in attendance, but sent his acceptance in video format that was played during the meeting for the City Council and audience.
Zeb Welborn, President of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City Council for the recognition of their hard work and numerous accomplishments over the past few years.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION [7:27:48] There were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS [7:28:03]
Joann Genis, resident, spoke on the homeless population and the methamphetamine and fentanyl issue in our country that is currently affecting her family. Mrs. Genis shared her challenges in trying to receive help and services for her son. ll John Ding, Field Representative for Congresswoman Young Kim, invited the Council to attend the District Office's open house on April 12th, from 3:00 — 5:00 p.m. in Anaheim Hills, off of Weir Canyon.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENTS [7:33:15]
There was no conflict of interest announcements to record.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS [7:33:26]
Assistant City Clerk Lynnae Sisemore mentioned that after the posting of the agenda, Consent Calendar Item No. 18 was revised to correct Chino Hills Parkway State Route 42 to Chino Hills Parkway State Route 142. The revision was uploaded on the City of Chino Hills website, placed at the dais, and in the public binder.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Rogers announced the Consent Calendar items and asked the Council if there were any items to pull.
Mayor Rogers pulled Item No. 10, pertaining to the Social Work Action Group Agreement; and Council Member Marquez pulled Item No. 16 pertaining to the Landscape and Lighting Districts, and Item No. 18 pertaining to the Carbon Canyon Merge Lane Extension Project from the Consent Calendar for discussion and separate vote.
A motion was made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Johsz to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
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MINUTES
The City Council approved the March 14, 2023, City Council Regular and Special Meeting Minutes, as presented.
PAYMENT REGISTERS
The City Council ratified payments over $25,000 totaling $7,250,303.87 for month ended February 28, 2023, as presented.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Investment Report for month ended February 28, 2023, as presented.
SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS EXAMINATION AUTHORITY - RESOLUTION
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023R-011 of the City of Chino Hills, Authorizing the Examination of Sales and Use Tax Records and Rescinding Resolution No. 14R-42 to remove and replace certain authorized positions due to job reclassifications and employee turnover.
AWARD BID AND CONTRACT - SOQUEL CANYON PARKWAY PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION - PHASE II PROJECT
The City Council authorized the execution of Agreement No. A2023-058 with West and Associates Engineering, Inc., in amount of $79,000 for engineering design and construction management services for Soquel Canyon Parkway Pavement Rehabilitation — Phase II Project from Pomona Rincon Road to north City limit (north of Fairfield,Ranch Road) within the Caltrans right-of-way.
CITYWIDE WATER AND RECYCLED WATER, AND WASTEWATER (SEWER)
MASTER PLANS - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023R-012 of the City of Chino Hills, Approving the Citywide Water and Recycled Water, and Wastewater (Sewer) Master Plans and Finding That the Master Plans are Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
AGREEMENT - ON-CALL ASPHALT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
CITYWIDE
The City Council authorized the execution of a three-year Agreement No. A2023-059 with two one-year renewal options with Hardy and Harper, Inc., in annual amount not-to- exceed $500,000 for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $250,000 to provide on-call asphalt repair and maintenance services citywide.
AGREEMENT - INVASIVE PLANT MATERIAL AND BIOMASS REMOVAL -
CARBON CANYON CREEK - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1)waived competitive bidding procedures under Chino Hills Municipal Code (CHMC) Section 3.18.050.1 and found that the waiver is desirable and in conformance with State law for an agreement with Santa Ana Watershed Association (SAWA); (2) adopted Resolution No. 2023R-013 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Increasing the General Fund Budget by $42,078.42 for the Agreement with Santa Ana Watershed Association; (3) authorized
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111 the execution of Agreement No. A2023-060 with SAWA in the amount of $77,192.20 to provide removal of invasive plant material and biomass in Carbon Canyon Creek; and (4)found the action exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as outlined in the written staff report on file in the City Clerk's office.
DESIGN AND PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2023R-014 of the City of Chino Hills, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the FY 2022-23 Street Improvement Program Pursuant to Government Code Section § 830.6; and (2) authorized solicitation of bids for construction of seven miles of public roadway in Rolling Ridge Vista, Wandering Ridge Drive, Skyview Ridge, Royal Ridge, Meadow Crest Drive residential areas, respectively, and Chino Avenue between Eagle Canyon and Stetson Way.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - MAROON BELL - WINCHESTER WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2020-045 with West and Associates Engineering, Inc., extending the term to March 30, 2025, for the design of Maroon Bell - Winchester Water Main Replacement Project
Motion carried by roll call 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
AGREEMENT - HOMELESS INTERVENTION SERVICE [7:33:45]
Mayor Rogers pulled this item for discussion and separate vote. He announced the item and asked for public speakers.
Joann Genis shared her personal story about her son's positive interactions with Social Work Action Group (SWAG) and her support for approving the agreement.
Council Members thanked Mrs. Genis for sharing her story.
Discussion ensued regarding the local homeless populations and support of securing an independent contract with SWAG.
Council Member Marquez inquired if the City had a previous contract with SWAG. City Manager Ben Montgomery replied that SWAG could not previously accommodate the City for direct services and that this contract provides 12 months of direct service with those that are homeless in the community.
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Council Member Marquez asked if the homeless count in the city was five. City Manager Montgomery answered affirmatively. Council Member Marquez praised the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the HOPE Team for their hard work in the community and thanked Mrs. Genis for speaking at his League of California Cities meeting.
Council Member Moran mentioned that she participated in a ride-a-long with SWAG and it was very eye opening. She added that during that ride-a-long she learned that one of the homeless persons in the City was Mrs. Genis' son. Council Member Moran shared her personal story and said that she was looking forward to the City working with SWAG.
She asked about the Scope of Services and what information, or updates would be provided to the Council. Assistant City Manager Rod Hill said staff will meet with SWAG who will provide information regarding the homeless population, some of which will remain confidential. He also stated that SWAG has offered to make presentations to Council, if desired. Council Member Moran asked Assistant City Manager Hill to inform the public about where the funds for this program are coming from. Assistant City Manager Hill said the funds are from the American Rescue Plan Act and the Council had allotted $300,000 for services, of which $250,000 will be used to fulfill the contract with SWAG for a full team to service the city's homeless population.
Mayor Rogers noted that the SWAG team wears plain clothes to interact with the homeless population and has found success in their interactions while not wearing a uniform, as that can be intimidating to the homeless population. He said the City is taking a proactive approach to the homeless situation and that the City will re-evaluate in one year.
Council Member Johsz said that Narcan is being distributed to school officials due to the fentanyl issue in our schools and communities. He said this is a pandemic that is affecting our local schools and society and that there is a need for a multiprong approach to the issue.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Council Member Marquez authorizing the execution of one-year Agreement No. A2023-061 with Social Work Action Group, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $250,000 to provide homeless intervention services.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ,
MARQUEZ
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ENGINEER'S REPORTS - RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED [7:50:01]
Council Member Marquez pulled this item for discussion and separate vote. Council Member Marquez said that he pulled this item in error, as he meant to pull Item No. 15 and since Item No. 15 was already voted on, there was no need for additional discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Mayor Rogers to adopt (1) Resolution No. 2023R-015 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of the Chino Hills Landscape and Lighting District No. 1, Pursuant to Provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code, Section 22500 Et Seq. State of California) Ordering the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Engineer's Report; (2) Resolution No. 2023R-016 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of the Chino Hills Vellano Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District, Pursuant to Provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code, Section 22500 Et Seq., State of California) Ordering the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Engineer's Report; (3) Resolution No. 2023R-017 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of the Chino Hills Los Serranos Lighting Maintenance District, Pursuant to Provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code, Section 22500 Et Seq., State of California) Ordering the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Engineer's Report); and (4) Resolution No. 2023R-018 of the City of Chino Hills, Initiating Proceedings and Ordering the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Engineer's Report for the Chino Hills Special Maintenance Areas 1 and 2.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ,
MARQUEZ
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
AGREEMENT - CARBON CANYON ROAD MERGE LANE EXTENSION PROJECT [7:50:54]
Council Member Marquez pulled this item for discussion and separate vote. Council Member Marquez thanked staff for their hard work on this project and asked staff to reach out to the new District Director for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to thank him for working on this project as well.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Johsz to (1) determine that the transfer of a portion of City-owned land along Carbon Canyon Road to Caltrans for the Carbon Canyon Road Merge Lane Extension project is for a public purpose; (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the grant deed in substantially the form attached to the written staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office, subject to negotiations with Caltrans with final language approved by the City Manager, and subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; (3) authorize the execution of Agreement No. A2023-062 Cooperative Agreement 08-1761 with Caltrans
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to contribute a fixed amount of $510,000 toward funding capital construction of modifications for Carbon Canyon Road State Route 142 (SR-142) southbound at the intersection with Chino Hills Parkway State Route 142 (SR-142); (4)found that the land transfer and Cooperative Agreement are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act as outlined in the written staff report on file in the City Clerk's Office; and (5) direct the City Clerk to record the Grant Deed upon review and approval of the City Manager and City Attorney.
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 [7:52:53]
Public Information Officer(PIO) Freeman announced the following information:
• 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 Easter Egg-Citement will be taking place on Saturday, April 8, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Community Park
o The family-friendly event is free to attend, and no registration is required
o Event includes egg-hunts for all age levels, photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts, a craft fair and more
o For children with any special needs, there will be a smaller, more-controlled egg hunt in a designated area at the event where children can gather eggs at their own pace
• SCE OUTAGE ALERTS
o We are aware there have been several power outages in the community recently
o Southern California Edison oversees supplying power to Chino Hills and responsible for notifying the community of outages, whether planned or not
o Residents can sign up to find out when outages of any kind may affect their neighborhood by visiting www.sce.com/Outages
o Once there, go to the Preference Center under My Account and choose to receive alerts by email, text, or voice call
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o It is also important to report outages to SCE in case they may not be aware of them
o Report outages online at www.sce.com/Outages or by calling SCE at (800) 611-1911
SAFETY UPDATES - Fire and Police [7:54:28]
Fire: Deputy Fire Chief Skibar announced that the Confire Joint Powers Authority is ready to submit a proposal to San Bernardino County for transport services and that the Fire District is looking forward to a successful outcome. He noted that the deadline for the submittal of proposals has been moved from March 23rd to April 6th. Deputy Fire Chief Skibar said that the Fire Station 68 project is moving forward and is currently in the final phase of California Environmental Quality Act. He thanked the City for their continued support of public safety.
Deputy Chief Skibar reminded residents that in light of the next round of rain, sandbags are available at Fire Station 64 in Carbon Canyon and Fire Station 62 in the Butterfield area with a limit of 25 sandbags per household. For additional information regarding sandbags, residents are encouraged to visit the Chino Valley Independent Fire District's website at www.cvifd.org.
Deputy Chief Skibar stated that the Fire District received its first snake bite call for the year in Chino Hills State Park. He stated that most snake bites occur between the months of April through October. Deputy Chief Skibar reminded residents to stay away from the snake and to call animal control. He said that if you are bitten, call 911 immediately and move to a safe place.
Police: Police Chief Goodell stated that on March 10th, suspects forced entry and broke into the Iglesia La Luz Del Mundo church in Los Serranos, stealing numerous items including a safe containing approximately $18,000. He said that through investigation all three suspects who are residents of Los Serranos were arrested. Police Chief Goodell stated that on March 21 st Deputies arrested a suspect for breaking into mailboxes, and on the same day, Deputies responded to a theft in progress at Lowe's where the subjects were located and arrested. Police Chief Goodell reminded residents visiting the flower bloom in Chino Hills State Park to park in designated parking areas, obey all temporary traffic controls, and be cognizant of the residents that live in that neighborhood.
COUNCIL REPORTS [7:57:47]
Mayor Rogers
• CHINO HILLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mayor Rogers attended the Chino Hills Community Foundation Board meeting and spoke on the addition of a new board member, Rick Sheba. He said that the Foundation also discussed a potential part-time art gallery that would highlight local artists at a vacant location at The Shoppes. Mayor Rogers stated that the Foundation will be hosting a concert series beginning with Derek Bourdeaux on April 21st, tickets are $10 and are available on the Chino Hills Community Foundation website. Mayor Rogers added that on June 16th, Andy Vargas, the
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lead singer for Santana, will perform, and on September 15th, Lynn Fiddmont, will perform at the Chino Hills Community Center.
Mayor Rogers stated that the Wine Walk committee will begin to meet and organize their efforts for this year's event, as it is the Foundation's main fundraiser, bringing in a $124,000 profit last year. He thanked all the participants for attending.
• WATER FACILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD
Mayor Rogers attended the Water Facilities Authority Board meeting and stated that they reviewed the preliminary budget and that the current General Manager Terry Catlin announced his retirement. He stated that during Closed Session they discussed different labor negotiations. Mayor Rogers said that if any Council Members are interested in a tour of the Upland treatment plant, that it can be arranged.
Council Member Bennett
• CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Bennett attended the Chino Valley Unified School District Board meeting and stated that they discussed the recent fights at Chino Hills High School and the support and favorable responses received about law enforcement and SRO's response to the incidents.
Council Member Johsz
• WEST VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD Council Member Johsz attended the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting and stated that the District will be focusing on green pools and abandoned large standing bodies of water on properties when the rain ends due to the potential influx of mosquitos if left untreated.
Brian Johsz left the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
Council Member Marquez
• CAL CITIES (LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES)
o PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez thanked Joann Genis for attending and speaking at the Committee meeting. He stated that the City of San Diego discussed their action plan regarding fentanyl and the legislation they are sponsoring. Council Member Marquez stated the Committee is supporting AB 1708 (Muratsuchi), which is reforming Proposition 47 to provide more accountability. He also stated they had a guest speaker who discussed the effects of fentanyl, how it is being made, and the dangers of the drug. o LATINO CAUCUS LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the Cal Cities Latino Caucus Legislative Committee meeting and stated that the Committee is in
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support of the following bills: climate change, homelessness, housing, and general purpose.
• OMNITRANS WORKSHOP
Council Member Marquez attended the Omnitrans Workshop and stated that they reviewed the transportation policy and direction, discussed near-term priorities, and long range opportunity areas.
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) o LEGISLATIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBER COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the Legislative Communications and Member Committee meeting and stated that 2,632 bills were submitted for this year. He stated that SCAG is currently reviewing 191 bills and are taking a position on 11 of those bills.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [8:06:48]
Marquez: Council Member Marquez thanked Police Chief Goodell for attending the Carriage Hills Homeowners Association meeting. He asked City Manager Montgomery to investigate the city being designated as a "smart city" and what that would entail.
Council Member Marquez asked for an update on the light project at Vellano Park on the pickle ball courts. Community Services Director Jonathan Marshall said the work is continuing and the project should be completed by the end of April or beginning of May due to the weather delays. Council Member Marquez thanked Public Works Director Bobadilla for the pothole repair throughout the City due to the recent weather events.
Bennett: Council Member Bennett reminded residents to be aware of children that are on spring break. He stated that judging of the Water Conservation Poster Contest entries will take place tomorrow, and that there will be a Fee Workshop on April 11th prior to the City Council Meeting. Council Member Bennett spoke about the Easter holiday and thanked the Veterans in attendance for accepting the Proclamation and for their service.
Rogers: Mayor Rogers spoke on a recent meeting with Senator Seyarto and interactions with all of the local Legislators who represent the City of Chino Hills. He stated that he attended the Chino Hills State Park event, which was sponsored by Hills for Everyone, celebrating the addition of acreage to the Chino Hills State Park through purchases of land. Mayor Rogers announced that he attended the Kids Art Exploration event hosted by Chino Hills Community Foundation and he thanked the volunteers for their time and efforts. Mayor Rogers requested an update regarding Carbon Canyon and the truck ordinance. Public Works Director Bobadilla stated that he does not have a date of when the City of Brea will be taking the item to their Council, as they are still working with Caltrans for their review and approval.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE [8:13:55]
Mayor Rogers adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. in tribute and honor of those who
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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: April 11, 2023