2023-111
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
MAY 24, 2023
ADJOURNED
BUDGET WORKSHOP/ REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Rogers called the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Workshop to order at 3:00 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
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
ELIZABETH CARLOCK, FINANCE MANAGER
JESSICA CONTRERAS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK II
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST II
ROD HILL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
DAVID CRABTREE, INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
JONATHAN MARSHALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
BRENDA RAMIREZ, ACCOUNTANT II
LYNNAE SISEMORE, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Mayor Rogers.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
WORKSHOP - FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET [02:37]
City Manager Montgomery gave a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office, which illustrated the process involved in developing the proposed budget and provided an overview of budget challenges and highlights, total revenues and expenditures, and personnel changes.
Public Works Director Bobadilla continued the presentation with a summary of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget outlining completed projects
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and major ongoing projects for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for Parks/Open Space, Public Facilities, Sewer, Storm Drains, Streets, and Water and Recycled Water and outlined the Major new projects for the Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Following the presentations, the City Council reviewed and discussed the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget, including Programs and Objectives, Revenues and Expenditures, Capital Improvement Projects, and Five-Year Budget Outlook.
Mayor Rogers adjourned the Budget Workshop at 5:04 p.m.
Mayor Rogers called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 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 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 Court Case No. CIVDS 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 c. Niral Patel, Alec Justice v. Andrew Paul Brown; City of Chino Hills; County of San Bernardino; San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department; and Does 1 to 90, inclusive, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV40050
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EXISTING LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Existing Litigation - City of Chino Hills v. Flaviano E. Dimaranan, Adelaida A.
Dimaranan, Ligang Li, Chuan Wang, Sommai Patamakanthin, Ashfaq Kazi, Farhana Kazi, James Moon, Geonju Moon, Xiangyan Gao, Yiming Qiu - CIVSB 2215448 Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Existing Litigation - City of Chino Hills v. Jichun Jiang, Ann Qian Wang, Jose lniguez, Maria Iniquez, James Wen-Chungtien Tien, Man-Po Wang, Chen-Fu Lei, Hsiu-Chin Rev Fam Tr 6/17, and Does 1 through 30, inclusive - Case No. CIVSB 2301707 Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Existing Litigation - City of Chino Hills v. Wai Min Liu, Yi Liu, W Liu & Y Liu Family Rev Liv Tr 11/12/20, Lonnie Weber, Robert Weber, Santos Lemus, and Does 1 through 30, inclusive - Case No. CIVSB 2302673
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Existing Litigation - City of Chino Hills v. Weiming Mo, Zhao Jun, and Does 1 through 30, inclusive - Case No. CIVSB 2312001
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Existing Litigation - City of Chino Hills v. Warren Tsang, Michelle Tsang, Tsang Family Trust 10/22/14, and Does 1 through 30, inclusive - Case No. CIVSB 2305319
INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Initiation of Litigation (7 cases)
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 6:40 p.m.
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
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ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK D. HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
DAVID CRABTREE, INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
JOE DESOTO, BATTALION CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY
INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICT
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST II
NICOLE FREEMAN, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
GARTH GOODELL, CHIEF OF POLICE, CHINO HILLS
ROD HILL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
JONATHAN MARSHALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
LYNNAE SISEMORE, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG [2:05:23]
Led by Mayor Rogers.
INVOCATION [02:05:53]
Led by Pastor Ken Elben, Chino Valley Community Church.
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION - OUTGOING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION STUDENT MEMBER [02:06:29]
Mayor Rogers recognized outgoing Parks and Recreation Commission Student Member Nicole Torres who was appointed by Council Member Marquez and presented certificates on behalf of the City, Congresswoman Kim, Senators Seyarto and Newman and Assembly Member Chen. Ms. Torres thanked Council for the recognition and said it was an honor to be a part of the Parks and Recreation Commission and to continue to serve the Chino Hills community by being part of the Summer Recreation Program Leader team and serving on the Teen Advisory Board ad hoc Committee.
Council Member Marquez stated that Ms. Torres made significant contributions to the Commission and wished her well in all of her future endeavors.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK [2:09:43]
Prior to the presentation, a short video outlining the work performed by the Public Works Department was shown for the audience. Following the video, Mayor Rogers presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 21-27, 2023, as National Public Works Week to Public Works Employees: Water Use Efficiency Coordinator Danielle Trujillo, Maintenance Workers I Alfonso Gutierrez, and Christopher Sambrano, Maintenance Worker II Tony Ochoa, and Administrative Assistant I Valerie Soto. Valerie thanked Council and the residents for the recognition.
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Council Member Marquez asked Maintenance Workers Ochoa and Sambrano to recount the story of finding an engagement ring in the sewer system that had been missing for more than a year.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION [02:18:34] There were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS [02:18:49]
Jeff Vaka, resident and Pomona Habitat for Humanity Board Member announced that there will be a Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Ceremony on June 16th at 11:00 a.m. on Fairway Boulevard for the two Veterans homes that are in the process of being built.
Marco Tule, resident and President of the Inland Empire Utility Agency (IEUA), spoke about the Regional IEUA contract for sewer services and expressed his hope to continue a partnership with the City to continue services that protects local resources.
Suzette Dang, representing Supervisor Hagman's office, announced Supervisor Hagman's upcoming events: Document Shredding Drive-Thru event on Saturday, June 3rd at 13220 Central Avenue, Chino in the parking lot from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Summer Open House on Wednesday, June 7th at the District Office, 14010 City Center Drive from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Expungement and Job Fair on Thursday, June 15th at the Ontario International Airport, Old Terminal One, 1940 E Moore Way, Ontario from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Ronnie Guyer, resident, spoke about the recent Vietnam War Prisoner of War (POW) remembrance at the Richard Nixon Library, the refurbished Prado Dam, the importance of freedom, and thanked the City for honoring Veterans.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENTS [02:31:10]
There was no conflict of interest announcements to record.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR [02:31:15]
Mayor Rogers announced the Consent Calendar items and asked the Council if there were any items to pull.
Council Member Bennett pulled Item No. 18, pertaining to the Day and Time of Regular City Council Meetings for discussion and separate vote.
A motion was made by Council Member Bennett and seconded by Council Member Johsz to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
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MINUTES
The City Council approved the May 9, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented.
PAYMENT REGISTERS
The City Council ratified payments over $25,000 totaling $4,581,843.19 for the month ended April 30, 2023, as presented.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Investment Report for the month ended April 30, 2023, as presented.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS - RE-APPOINTMENT The City Council re-appointed Spencer Bogner, Darrin Lee, Darryll Goodman, Bill Hughes, and Mary Faulhaber, to the Chino Hills Community Foundation Board of Directors as recommended by the Board, for terms ending May 2027.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND COMPREHENSIVE
FEE STUDY
The City Council authorized execution of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A2018-126 with Wildan Financial Services, extending the agreement term to June 30, 2024, with two additional one-year renewal options, to allow the future Community Development Director to take part in development of a revised Cost Allocation Plan and to conduct a comprehensive fee study.
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SEWER SERVICES - RESOLUTION ADOPTED The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023R-030 of the City of Chino Hills, Amending Section 10.1.04 of the City of Chino Hills Rules and Regulations for Sewer Service to Implement the Inland Empire Utilities Agency Increased Pass-through Regional Sewerage Capital Construction Fee and Determining That the Adoption of the Fee is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN FIVE-YEAR UPDATE
The City Council received and filed the Sewer System Management Plan five-year update, as presented.
AWARD BID AND CONTRACT- FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2023R-031 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Increasing the Measure I Fund Budget for the FY 2022-23 Street Improvements Project by $170,000; and (2) authorized the execution of Agreement No. A2023-092 with Vance Corporation, in an amount of $1,354,272.12; and (3) authorized City Manager to approve cumulative change orders up to ten percent ($135,427.21) of awarded contract amount for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Street Improvement Project to include Rolling Ridge Vista,
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Wandering Ridge Drive, Skyview Drive, Royal Ridge, Meadow Crest Drive residential areas and Chino Avenue work areas.
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
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - DAY AND TIME OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - ORDINANCE ADOPTED [02:31:46]
Council Member Bennett pulled this item for discussion and separate vote. He asked City Manager Montgomery to share information regarding the Ordinance. City Manager Montgomery stated that with the adoption of this ordinance, the Closed Session portion of the meeting would now begin as early as 4:00 p.m., with the General Session beginning at 6:00 p.m., and that the change would align the City's meeting time with other local agencies. City Clerk Balz stated the change would be effective June 24, 2023.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Bennett and seconded by Mayor Rogers to adopt Ordinance No. 396 of the City of Chino Hills, Amending Title 2, Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.04, City Council, Section 2.04.010 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code Relating to Day and Time of Regular Meetings of the City Council' - Second Reading (Introduced April 25, 2023).
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, MARQUEZ
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
DISCUSSION CALENDAR ITEM
WASTEWATER COST-OF-SERVICE RATE STUDY - PROPOSED SEWER RATE INCREASES [02:33:07]
Habib Isaac, Principal/Managing Partner of IB Consulting, provided a PowerPoint presentation and briefed the City Council on the Utility Rate Study, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He provided a financial planning summary and spoke about the current and proposed Water and Wastewater Enterprise financial plans, Wastewater cost-of-service analysis and proposed Wastewater rates, the Fiscal Year 2024-28 proposed rate schedule, wastewater monthly bill survey, and outlined the steps for the Proposition 218 noticing and public hearing.
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Vice Mayor Moran asked for an explanation regarding the definition of account services and Mr. Habib replied that it is incidental insurance that every active account should be paying for.
Council Member Bennett stated that he feels that the Inland Empire Utility Agency should be responsible for their own billing, as Chino Hills is just the pass-through agency.
Council Member Johsz inquired if the Inland Empire Utility Agency reimburses the City for the cost of the Proposition 218 process and City Manager Montgomery stated that the City bears the full cost of the Proposition 218 process.
Council Member Marquez inquired about the pass-through rate charges and whether the Proposition 218 protest ballot process can be bypassed. City Attorney Hensley stated there are two components to these rates which are a City component and an IEUA component and that the Proposition 218 process still needs to be exercised.
Council Member Marquez asked how the City is able to collect fees on July 1, 2023, as stated in the staff report, if this process has not been completed yet. Finance Director Buhagiar explained that the City held a Proposition 218 vote three years ago for the IEUA rates, which is still in effect for two more years. Now that the City is doing their own sewer rates for the next five years she is combining the two to prevent a separate IEUA Prop 218 vote in the future. City Attorney Hensley continued that the previous Prop 218 vote covers the IEUA rates for two more years but the City now wants to increase the City's component through this current Proposition 218 process, the City is increasing the City component for the next two years and then it will be capturing both pricing components for the remaining three years, as this process takes place every five years.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Council Member Bennett to (1) receive and file Wastewater Cost-of-Service Rate Study draft; (2) approve the Proposition 218 Notice of Proposed Increase in Sewer Rates and Protest ballot attached to the written staff report; (3)direct staff to administer Proposition 218 majority protest ballot process; (3)send out the notice of proposed rates and protest ballots to all property owners and current customers of sewer services in accordance with Resolution No.2015R-43; (4) determine that the subject activity is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as rates, tolls fares, and other charges pursuant to Section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines because it relates to the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates; and (5) set a public hearing to consider proposed sewer rate increases for July 11, 2023.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ, NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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COLLECTION OF RESIDENTIAL SEWER RATE CHARGES - AGREEMENT AMENDMENT- RESOLUTION ADOPTED [02:56:35]
Finance Director Buhagiar provided a Power Point Presentation and briefed the Council on the report with regards to placing the sewer only residential accounts as a special assessment on the County Tax Roll, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Council Member Johsz thanked staff for addressing the sewer-only parcels by having the charges for sewer services collected on the Tax Roll.
A motion was made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Johsz to (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023R-032 of the City of Chino Hills, Electing to Have Charges for Sewer Service Collected on the Tax Roll, Directing the Preparation and Filing of a Report, Fixing the Time and Place for the Public Hearing, and Providing Notice Thereof; (2) set the Public Hearing for Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering all objections or protests if any; and (3) authorized Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2021-182 with Willdan Financial Services increasing total not-to-exceed amount from $560,000 to $565,200 to add administration services for sewer-only parcels.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ROGERS, MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ,
MARQUEZ
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT - AGREEMENT - ISSUANCE OF
CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUHTORITY REVENUE OBLIGATIONS - RESOLTUIONS ADOPTED [03:00:44]
Finance Director Buhagiar provided a Power Point Presentation and briefed the Council on the report regarding the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing requested by Heights Christian School, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Council Member Marquez asked how many other cities in the area have followed this process. Finance Director Buhagiar stated that she believes around 50 agencies are a part of California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA).
Mayor Rogers opened the public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to receive comments relating to the issuance by CEDA Revenue Obligations and asked if anyone wished to address the City Council on the matter.
Jessica Shaham, Attorney for Height Christian Schools, introduced herself and stated that there are approximately 400 agencies that are a part of CEDA.
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Council Member Marquez asked where the schools are located in Chino Hills and Claude Lamar, Chief Executive Officer of Heights Christian School, stated one campus is located on Grand Avenue and Chino Hills Parkway, and the second campus is located on Grand Avenue and Madrugada, across from Canyon Hills Junior High School.
Council Member Marquez asked if the City has any responsibility if the agreement is signed, and Ms. Shaham confirmed there is no responsibility associated with the agreement.
Mayor Rogers closed the public hearing.
Following the presentation, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Moran and seconded by Council Member Marquez to (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023R-033 of the City of Chino Hills, (1) Approving Associate Membership by the City of Chino Hills in the California Enterprise Development Authority; (2) the Execution of an Associate Membership Agreement Relating to Associate Membership of the City in the Authority; and (3) Finding This Action Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023R-034 of the City of Chino Hills, (1) Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $36,100,000 for the Purpose of Refinancing Certain Educational Facilities and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto for the Benefit of Heights Christian Schools, and(2) Finding the Action Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act; (3) authorize the execution of Associate Membership Agreement No, A2023-093 with CEDA in substantially the form attached to the written staff report on file in the City Clerk's office, together with any changes therein deemed advisable by the official signing the agreement and approved as to form by the City Attorney; and (4) authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and other Officers and Officials of City to take all actions and do all things necessary with respect to associate membership in the Authority, including but not limited to the execution and delivery of any and all agreements, certificates, instruments, and other documents which are necessary to effectuate the purposes of these resolutions.
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 [03:06:44]
Public Information Officer (PIO) Freeman announced the following information:
1. RECREATION & CITY NEWS
• Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS) Microchipping and Canvassing o IVHS will also be conducting neighborhood canvassing for dig licenses in the City of Chino Hills beginning May 30. During this time,
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residents may see IVHS employees in their neighborhoods or at their doors
o IVHS employees will be driving their personal vehicles and will carry a badge. Their uniform consists of black pants, and a black shirt and hat with the IVHS logo
• National Trails Day June 3
o Join the City for a guided hike at the McCoy trailhead on June 3 at 9:00 am located between the community center and horse arenas at the McCoy Center
o Door prizes, crafts, and educational booths will also be available o This event will help kick off the City's celebration of Great Outdoors Month and residents can continue discovering the City's 48 miles of trails by taking part in the month-long Chino Hills Trail Challenge for a chance to win prizes
o To learn more, visit www.chinohills.orq/Events
• Cinnamon Park Closed Until June 1
o Cinnamon Park, located near Rolling Ridge Dr. and Valle Vista Dr. is temporarily closed until June 1 while crews work to remove asphalt walkways and replace them with concrete
• City Facilities Closed in Observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 29th o City Facilities and the Library will be closed on Monday, May 29th in recognition of Memorial Day, trash service will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week
Council Member Marquez requested that magnetic signs be placed on the vehicles for IVHS so residents can identify the employees.
Vice Mayor Moran asked if the City would have a social media announcement for the IVHS event and Public Information Officer Freeman confirmed the City would push out an announcement for the resident's information.
SAFETY UPDATES - Police and Fire [03:08:37]
Fire: Battalion Chief De Soto stated the Chief and staff are attending a California Fire EMT Disaster (CFED) conference in Indian Wells and an additional two Deputy Fire Chiefs are in St. Louis attending the Firehouse Magazine's 2023 National Station Design Conference. He stated that the County Board of Supervisors extended the intent to negotiate with the proposal for ambulance services to June 5th. Battalion Chief De Soto continued that on May 20th the Chino Valley Fire Foundation hosted the 14th Annual Bike and Car Show at the Shoppes of Chino Hills and they had a great turnout.
During the month of May, the Chino Valley Fire District is preparing for the annual wildfire season, including hosting the annual multi-agency wildland preparedness drill for San Bernardino County. He continued that on May 21-27, 2023, is National Emergency Services week and he thanked the men and women that serve the community for their hard work and dedication. Lastly, Chief De Soto thanked all those that served in the armed forces and asked everyone to remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice on the upcoming Memorial Day holiday.
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Police: Police Chief Goodell announced that on Sunday, May 21st, a reckless driver failed to yield at Chino Hills Parkway and Grand Avenue, which led to Deputies implementing a pursuit intervention technique, where the driver was arrested for felony evasion and driving under the influence and was later transported to jail. The Chino Hills Police Department added another Deputy to the Field Training Program, which brought the count for those on training from six to seven Deputies, with their potential successful completion of training in September 2023. Chief Goodell said the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department is still in the process of reinstating their network systems from the unfortunate technological issue and they hope to be fully back online soon.
COUNCIL REPORTS [03:13:12]
Mayor Rogers
• CHINO HILLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD
Mayor Rogers attended the Chino Hills Community Foundation Board meeting and welcomed Rick Shiba to the Board. He said that they had their annual meeting in May where they elected their officers, which are Peter Rogers as Chair, Vice Mayor Cynthia Moran as Vice Chair, Peter Pirritano as Treasurer, and Mary Faulhaber as Secretary. Mayor Rogers announced that Wine Walk is scheduled for October 14, 2023.
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 discussed minor increases to the budget.
Council Member Marquez
• CAL CITIES (LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES)
o LATINO CAUCUS
Council Member Marquez stated that this meeting was cancelled and being moved to the following week.
• SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
o GENERAL POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez stated the Committee reviewed Measure I and the upcoming year's projects, as well as teleconference locations for Brown Act meetings. He continued that the Committee established the National Incident Management System for all emergency incidents and reviewed employer retirement contribution advanced payments. o METRO VALLEY STUDY SESSION
Council Member Marquez stated the Committee received general updates and discussed the Interstate 10 Corridor construction and landscape design.
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o TRANSIT COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez stated that the Committee solicited a Request for Proposal for Van Pool Vehicle Providers. He continued that the Omnitrans Short Range Transit Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget was reviewed and approved, as was the preliminary budget request for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for Metrolink and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority preliminary budget requests for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Arrow Service.
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
o LEGISLATIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Council Member Marquez stated the Committee reviewed housing and transportation bills, with over 2600 bills being introduced and 1062 still moving forward. He stated the Committee was given updates on Governor Newsom's May revise proposal and there is a short fall between $30-32 billion on revenues coming into the state.
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY (METROLINK) BOARD
Council Member Marquez stated the Committee received a quarterly report for contracts awarded by third party agreements which were executed by Chief Executive Officer Kettle. Lastly, the Committee received updates on the system safety and compliance for Fiscal Year 2023.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [03:17:14]
Moran: Vice Mayor Moran stated that it was a wonderful tradition to attend the high school graduations. She congratulated Deputy Noel Negron for being named as the School Resource Officer of the Year and asked that the City recognize him at a future Council meeting.
Marquez: Council Member Marquez asked Public Works Director Bobadilla to follow- up with Caltrans regarding the weeds that are growing on the south side of Carbon Canyon, between Feldspar and Chino Hills Parkway. He asked for an additional update on the palm tree removal in the area as well and Public Works Director Bobadilla stated that the contractor can remove the palm trees once bird nesting season is over.
Council Member Marquez stated that he is receiving a lot of complaints regarding racing in Carbon Canyon, from the "s" turns to Chino Hills Parkway. He asked Chief Goodell for extra patrols after 10:00 p.m., as the racing is taking place daily. Council Member Marquez stated that he had requested a report showing the number of accidents in Carbon Canyon within the last five years, but apparently due to non-reporting or no injuries, the numbers may not be accurate according to City Manager Montgomery.
Council Member Marquez asked for a status update regarding a potential traffic signal located at Carbon Canyon and Canyon Hills Road. Public Works Director Bobadilla stated that the City met with Caltrans this past week and they are moving forward with discussions regarding the additional requirements from Caltrans and the need for revised plans for approval.
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Council Member Marquez asked Public Works Director Bobadilla for an update on the truck restrictions in Carbon Canyon. Public Works Director Bobadilla stated the City has been given the required information by Brea and is finalizing the truck restriction study so the City can submit a complete package by the end of the week to Caltrans.
He continued that once Caltrans Headquarters approves the project, the City can work with Caltrans on signage and enforcement; however, there is not a current timeline in place. Council Member Marquez thanked staff for all their hard work on this project.
Council Member Marquez asked City Manager Montgomery for an update on Costco gas station. City Manager Montgomery deferred the question to Interim Community Development Director Crabtree who stated that Costco is actively working on the project and is taking care of administrative processes with the City, as well as their construction documents, with the hopes of being under construction by the end of the 2023 calendar year.
Council Member Marquez stated that the cities of Ontario and Chino are currently trying to take jurisdiction over Euclid Avenue, State Highway 83, and he asked if the City can agendize the possibility of the City taking jurisdiction over Carbon Canyon Road, including an improvements or developments, with a possibility of congestion pricing, which means charging a toll.
Johsz: Council Member Johsz congratulated all the graduates at Ruben S. Ayala and Chino Hills High School. He reminded everyone that the Chino Valley Unified School District's last day of school is tomorrow, so to be mindful of the abundance of children that will be out in the community. Council Member Johsz spoke about the fentanyl crisis and stated that Sacramento failed to do anything regarding the current crisis. He stated that the Legislature has banned red dye number three in skittles and hot tamales.
Council Member Johsz continued that the state legalized psychedelics. He encouraged the public to watch current bills and reach out to local legislators to tell them what is important in your community.
Bennett: Council Member Bennett congratulated all the graduates of the local high schools as well as the Chino Hills students who promoted to a higher grade and he gave kudos to the school district on providing a great education to the children in our community. Council Member Bennett thanked Tom Haughey, Board Member for the Chino Valley Independent Fire District, for attending the meeting. Lastly, he asked for the community to keep all active military and veterans in their prayers over the Memorial weekend.
Rogers: Mayor Rogers congratulated the graduates of Ruben S. Ayala High School and Chino Hills High School commented on the one hundred percent graduation rate at Ayala High School. Mayor Rogers thanked Tom Haughey for attending the meeting.
Mayor Rogers asked for the City to set up a Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Workshop for some time in September. He asked for the City to invite Social Work Action Group to a future Council Meeting to introduce themselves and give an update on the homeless situation in our community. Mayor Rogers asked the City to look into installing a marquee sign in the next budget cycle, similar to the one on Peyton Drive near the Community Center, on the south end of Chino Hills. Lastly, he acknowledged
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a Boy Scout in the audience and asked him to come to the podium and introduce himself.
Zach Bilby of Boy Scout Troop 220 introduced himself and stated that he is in attendance to earn his Citizenship in the Community badge. He stated that he is happy to be attending and found the meeting to be interesting.
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Mayor Rogers adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. in tribute and honor of those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces at home and abroad. Their sacrifice and strength protect the goals and ideals that have made this Country great.
Respectfully submitted,
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CHERYL B A , CIT 41 RK
APPROVED: June 13, 2023