2024-036
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Bennett called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ
RAY MARQUEZ
PETER ROGERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CYNTHIA MORAN
ALSO PRESENT: BEN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
JEREMY AULT, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE
DISTRICT
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
JESSICA CONTERAS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK II
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST II
NICOLE FREEMAN, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
AL GIRARD, CHIEF OF POLICE, CHINO HILLS POLICE
DEPARTMENT
ROD HILL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
NICHOLAS LIGUORI, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
JONATHAN MARSHALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
LYNNAE SISEMORE, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG [01:22]
Led by Council Member Rogers.
INVOCATION [01:47]
Led by Chaplain Joey Padilla, Chino Valley Fire District
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PRESENTATIONS
CITY TILE - CHERYL YEAMANS [02:31]
Vice Mayor Bennett presented a City Tile on behalf of the City and Certificates of Recognition on behalf of Supervisor Hagman, Assembly Member Chen, Congresswoman Kim, and Senator Seyarto to Principal Management Analyst Cheryl Yeamans for her years of service from November 7, 2005, to March 8, 2024.
Ms. Yeamans stated that she has been blessed for being a part of the Chino Hills Public Works Department and applauded the men and woman who work so hard for the community to serve the residents.
CITY TILE - MICHAEL CURTISS [07:00]
Vice Mayor Bennett presented a City Tile on behalf of the City and Certificates of Recognition on behalf of Supervisor Hagman, Assembly Member Chen, Congresswoman Kim, and Senator Seyarto to Landscape Inspector II Michael Curtiss for his years of service from October 1, 2004, to February 23, 2024.
Mr. Curtiss stated that he is full of gratitude and that he has grown so much professionally. He said that Chino Hills is a beautiful tree City and that he will miss his colleagues in the Public Works Department.
INTRODUCTION - NEW EMPLOYEES [11:05]
Vice Mayor Bennett introduced new Public Works employees Omar Roa Alvarez, Maintenance Worker II in the Street Maintenance Division and Enrique Contreras Jr., Maintenance Worker I in the Water Distribution Division and welcomed them to the Chino Hills team. Both Mr. Alvarez and Mr. Contreras thanked the Council for their introductions and said that they enjoy being a part of the City of Chino Hills team.
PRESENTATION - PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS UPDATE [13:50] Public Works Maintenance and Operations Manager Sean O'Connor presented a PowerPoint presentation which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He gave an overview of Parks and Open Space Projects and spoke about current and upcoming projects.
Council Member Johsz asked for the timeline of when to expect changes at the skate park. Community Services Director Marshall stated that they are holding workshops and have surveys available online. He said that a timeline does not currently exist but will be based upon findings from the surveys and funding availability.
Council Member Marquez asked if there are any improvement plans for the drain that was clogged and flooding at the Vellano Park Pickleball Court. Maintenance and Operations Manager O'Connor stated that the imperfections in the court will be addressed, even though it is more of a cosmetic issue rather than a safety issue at this point.
Council Member Rogers asked about the current problem with the fiber material for the artificial turf at Chino Hills Community Park and whether the product being replaced will have the same level of coolness as the current product. Community Services Director
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Marshall stated that the product is being replaced with the same cool play material and there will be no charge to the City due to the warranty.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT [36:13]
Public Information Officer(PIO) Freeman announced the following information:
• FREE COMMUNITY-WIDE BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF EVENT
o The City will host a free community-wide bulky item drop-off event on Saturday, March 9th from 8:00 am to noon at the Shoppes of overflow parking lot
o Residents can properly dispose of bulky items, appliances, and electronic waste
o All vehicles must enter City Center Drive off Boys Republic Drive near the Library
o For a full list of accepted items visit
www.chinohills.org/CommunityCleanup
® CITY & RECREATION NEWS
o Skate Park Renovation Project Survey
o The next Skate Park Renovation community survey is now available online
o Share your ideas by Wednesday, March 6th to provide feedback and help direct initial concept designs at
www.chinohills.org/SkatePark
o Two entries will be randomly selected to win a $25 Active gift card
o Apply for the Teen Advisory Board
o Chino Hills teens in grades 7 through 12 are invited to apply to serve on the City's Teen Advisory Board
o The Board provides an opportunity to practice leadership and life skills
o Applications are due by Monday, March 11th and more
information is available online at
www.chinohills.org/TeenAdvisoryBoard
o Community Park Rehab Project Update
o Phase 3 of the Community Park Rehabilitation Project is nearing completion
0 Turf renovations and infield turf conversion has been completed on Fields 5 and 6 and they are now re-opened
o The remaining work includes expanding, resurfacing, and restriping the existing parking lot which will begin in June 2024, exact dates will be communicated close to the beginning of construction
PUBLIC COMMENTS [37:35]
City Clerk Balz stated that there were 33 speaker cards. City Manager Montgomery asked the Council if they would prefer to break-up public comments, allowing for City business to be conducted in the beginning, moving public comments to the end of the
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meeting, or if the Council would prefer to change the allotted number of minutes each speaker receives to a lesser amount.
Vice Mayor Bennett suggested for the Council to discuss if they would prefer to move public comments to the end, or if they would prefer to lessen the allotted speaking time from three minutes to two minutes, as he felt breaking up public comments is problematic for those in attendance. Vice Mayor Bennett asked City Attorney Hensley if the City could halt collecting additional public comment cards and he confirmed that they could.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Rogers to limit the speaker time for public comments to two minutes per person and to cut off the collection of additional public speaker cards after the motion is approved.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, ROGERS NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MORAN
Vice Mayor Bennet asked for the audience to practice decorum and to not be disruptive or the meeting may be recessed.
City Clerk Balz announced if a name is read as a duplicate to please not come up to the podium more than once.
Dave Denny, Emily Denny, and Kevin Butscher, residents, spoke about the impacts of the Shady View Project, the proximity of the road to the Denny's home with regards to safety, privacy, and property value. Mr. Butscher also invited the Council to attend the "Saddle Up" event that supports pediatric therapy on April 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Norco.
Rabbi Mendy Harling, read an excerpt from the Torah, also known as the Old Testament.
The following people requested Council to adopt a ceasefire resolution related to the genocide against Palestinians in the war in Gaza: Kenneth T., Dell, and Jen.
Vice Mayor Bennett asked for the public speakers to stop forging personal attacks on the Council and saying disparaging comments. He stated that if the personal attacks continue, the speaker's time would be removed.
Public Comments resumed and the following people requested Council to adopt a ceasefire resolution related to the genocide against Palestinians in the war in Gaza:
Suhana, Hatim, Safia, Margaret Colwell, Zuhayr Khan, Alejandra, Cecil H., Madeline
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I Newman Rios, Ziad, Sawson, Selena, Caden, Mustafa, Jasser, Niyah, Thoraya, and Danyal.
Ron Williams, spoke regarding the conflict in Israel.
City Manager Montgomery stated that the final speaker for the evening asked to show a video as part of his public comments. He cautioned everyone in attendance that the video has disturbing content and asked for members of the audience and staff to leave the room if they should choose. City Manager Montgomery stated the video is that of a soldier who sets himself on fire.
Vice Mayor Bennett read a disclaimer stating the video contains material that may be harmful or traumatizing to some audiences, and some people may find it offensive and disturbing. He stated viewer discretion is advised.
City Manager Montgomery asked the speaker who requested the video to come to the podium, as the video will count towards his two-minute allotment for his public speaking time.
City Clerk Balz announced the speaker as Paul, who following the video presentation said a prayer and asked for a ceasefire resolution.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENTS [01:45:14]
There were no conflict-of-interest announcements to record.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR [01:45:44]
City Clerk Balz announced for the record that Item No. 17 pertaining to the Monte Vista Water District depicted Plant 30 when it should have read Plant 34.
Vice Mayor Bennett 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 Johsz and seconded by Council Member Rogers to approve the Consent Calendar items:
MINUTES
The City Council approved the February 13, 2024, Special/Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, as presented.
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS 23MCA01 AND 23MCA02 - ORDINANCE
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance No. 406 entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Amending Title 16 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code Chapter 16.02 - General Provisions and Definitions; Chapter 16.06.120 - Fences, Walls, and Hedges; Chapter 16.10.140 - Accessory Dwelling Units; Chapter 16.33.090 - Equestrian and Large Animal Overlay District Standards and Regulations; Chapter 16.34 - Parking and
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Loading; Chapter 16.58 - Administrative Procedures; Chapter 16.79 - Zoning Clearance; Add Chapter 16.73 - Minor Exceptions; and Finding Proposed Municipal Code Amendments Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act," for second reading (Introduced January 23 and reintroduced February 13, 2024).
AGREEMENTS - OPEN SPACE ENCROACHMENT LAND SALES PROGRAM The City Council authorized the execution of eight agreements for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Quitclaim Deeds for sale of City-owned open space to adjacent property owners at 15629 and 15637 Live Oak Road; 13630, 13638, and 13654 Monteverde Drive and 3207, 3215, and 3231 Oakcreek Road, ranging in price and square footage, from the smallest parcel of 305-square feet at $915, to the largest parcel of 6,142-square feet at $16,890 and authorized the City Manager to execute the Notices for Approval of Lot Line Adjustment and any other documents necessary to complete the transfer.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - INSURANCE COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Statement of Services Agreement (SOSA) to Master Agreement No. A2018-059 with Exigis, LLC, for a total amendment amount not-to-exceed $133,287 and extended the term for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options to upgrade the current system to RiskWorks12 and add additional coverage lines to the insurance software for tracking and compliance evaluation services.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - VIDEO STREAMING SERVICES
The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A2015-250 with Swagit Productions, LLC to assign all obligations, duties, and benefits under the agreement to Granicus, LLC and to add the EASETM T Plus Streaming Appliance, Extended Warranty Plan, Ease TM or CaptionPrime Setup for a one-time fee of$6,310.03 and an annual subscription fee of$61.67 per month to upgrade the current video streaming appliance for City Council meetings.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
The City Council ratified amendment No. 38 to Agreement A94-93 (County Agreement 94-765) with San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department to reclassify a Sheriff's Service Specialist to a Crime Analyst for the Chino Hills Station with a net difference in cost of $14,235 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $17,919,493 effective March 1 , 2024.
SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENT - PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST -
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024R-010 of the City of Chino Hills Approving Salary Range Adjustment for Principal Management Analyst and Determining That This Action is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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BID AWARD - RIDGEVIEW DRIVE MAINTENANCE ROAD REHABILITATION
PROJECT
The City Council authorized (1) awarding the bid and contract to United Paving Co. in the amount of $388,722.50 for the Ridgeview Drive Maintenance Road Rehabilitation Project; (2)the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve cumulative change orders up to 10 percent ($38,872.25) of the awarded contract amount; and (3) determined the project to be exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2024R-011 of the City of Chino Hills Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the FY 2023-24 Street Improvement Program Pursuant to Government Code Section § 830.6; (2) authorized staff to solicit bids for construction; and (3) determined the project to be exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines.
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT- ENGLISH ROAD RECYCLED
WATER LINE PROJECT
The City Council (1) authorized the execution of Agreement No. A2024-026 with SA Associates to provide engineering design services for the English Road Recycled Water Line project for a total amount not-to-exceed $228,000; and (2) determined the project to be exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. ("CEQA"), pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15303, respectively, of CEQA Guidelines to install new PVC pipe and necessary appurtenances in English Road, English Place, and a portion of Village Center Drive and rehabilitate the existing road pavement and address drainage issues.
GRANT OF EASEMENT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON - BANE CANYON ROAD
The City Council authorized (1) the execution of the Offer to Purchase Grant of Easement from Southern California Edison in the amount of $1,850; and (2) the execution of the Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison for a utility easement over a total of 4,097 square feet of City land along a portion of Bane Canyon Road, adjacent to Lot E of Amending Tract Map No. 13507, for the purpose of wildfire mitigation.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - MONTE VISTA WATER DISTRICT
REIMBURSEMENT - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) authorized execution of Addendum No. 2 to Agreement No. A98- 44 to reimburse up to $7,164,740 to the construction of the Monte Vista Water District's Plant 34 Wellhead Treatment Project that will treat water for four wells; (2) adopted Resolution No. 2024R-012 of the City of Chino Hills Adopting a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Increasing the Water Utility Fund Budget by $7,164,740 for the Monte Vista Water District Reimbursement for TCP Treatment Facilities; and (3) determined that Addendum No. 2 is exempt from review under the CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1- Existing Facilities), CEQA Guidelines
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Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Class 4 - Minor Alterations to Land Categorical Exemptions).
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, ROGERS NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MORAN
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS [01:46:03]
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 490 - 15863 OAK TREE CROSSING
Design Review No. 490 - 15863 Oak Tree Crossing, Century Heritage Builders on behalf of the property owner, V&A Investment Group LLC), applicant: The Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Design Review No. 490 for construction of a 9,330-square foot, single-family residence with an attached 1,517-square foot five-car garage and determining project is exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act, subject to Conditions of Approval.
There was no action taken on the foregoing Planning Commission item.
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 495 - 15551 ETHEL STREET
Design Review No. 495 - 15551 Ethel Street, Michael McClane, applicant: The Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Custom Home Design Review No. 495 for the installation of a new 1,320 square foot one-story single-family manufactured detached residence with an attached 412-square foot two-car garage, and an 80-square foot porch and determining the project is exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended.
There was no action taken on the foregoing Planning Commission item.
PUBLIC HEARING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 [01:46:31]
Community Services Senior Management Analyst Hernandez briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Vice Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board (IFHMB), Eliseo Lopez, Chief Operating Officer, stated that IFHMB provides fair housing information and landlord tenant mediation. He thanked Council for their past support.
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Griselda Flores and Christina Morita, James S. Thalman Library, spoke about the library's Adult Literacy Program that assists English speaking adults to read and write and help them accomplish goals in their everyday life. She stated services include free tutoring, instructional support, and mature Drivers Education. Ms. Morita spoke about the success of their program and thanked the Council for their past support and is hoping for their continued support.
David Nix, Anthesis, stated that Anthesis has learning labs for developmentally disabled individuals that provide opportunities for life and social skills development and who are compensated fairly for their work. He stated that Anthesis currently has eight employees who work at City Hall and the Chino Hills Community Center. Mr. Nix said he is hopeful of increasing their reach with funding where life skills and vocational skills can continue to be learned.
Melissa Pitts, Chief Program Officer, House of Ruth, requested funding for their program that services victims of domestic violence by providing emergency shelter, transitional housing and rapid rehousing, twenty-four-hour hotline, group counseling, child abuse treatment and case management.
Kevin Cisneros, Board President of Chino Neighborhood House, requested funding for the Food Assistance Program and stated that the need for grocery assistance is even more prevalent now than before the pandemic. Mr. Cisneros stated that children and the elderly are the largest base of clients they serve. He stated the store provides groceries to more than 350 families in the Chino Valley. The amount being requested is to service Chino Hills residents specifically.
Following comments, Vice Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Bennett clarified last year's funding costs with Senior Management Analyst Hernandez.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Council Member Rogers to (1) award program year 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant funding for public service projects as follows:
• San Bernardino County Library $14,000
• House of Ruth $20,000
• Chino Neighborhood House $20,000
• Anthesis $10,500 (first year request)
and (2) authorize staff to decrease the 2024-25 grant awards for public service projects proportionately, with no grant award decreasing to lower than $5,000 if allocation is decreased by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and it will
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impact the maximum allowable allocation (15 percent of total CDBG funds) to public service funds.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, ROGERS NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MORAN
SAFETY UPDATES - Fire and Police [02:07:38]
Fire: Deputy Fire Chief Ault discussed the different ways that the Chino Valley Fire Foundation supports the community. He said that there will be a St. Patty's Day event on May 9th, from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at The Shoppes, and the 15th Annual Hot Rod Bike and Car Show will be held on May 18th from 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. also at The Shoppes.
Police: Police Chief Girard stated that on February 8th at 4:00 p.m. the Multiple Enforcement Team conducted an operation at one of the local grocery stores during which Deputies observed two male subjects contacting an elderly patron while shopping, as one suspect distracted her while the other suspect stole her wallet from her purse. The suspects were apprehended immediately when they left the store. He said the Chino Hills Police Department will continue their enforcement details to combat thefts in our local retail establishments. Police Chief Girard invited the community to attend Coffee with a Cop at Western Hills Country Club on March 6th from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. He also stated that the Chino Hills Police Department will be hosting a Crime Prevention Symposium for members of the Asian community at the Chino Hills Community Center on April 3rd from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. and that all members of the community are invited to attend. Police Chief Girard stated that translators will be in attendance and there will be translated materials specific to the Asian community.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES [02:11:08]
City Manager Montgomery asked Community Services Director Marshall to give an update on Vellano Park. Community Services Director Marshall stated that they are in the design phase to add 15 additional parking spaces to Vellano Park. He added that it should be completed in the latter part of the summer or early fall and should help with parking needs in that area.
Vice Mayor Bennett confirmed that the traffic circle was being eliminated and he stated that this was a good use of space to add additional parking.
COUNCIL REPORTS [02:12:46]
Vice Mayor Bennett
CHINO VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
Vice Mayor Bennett attended the Chino Valley Fire District Board meeting and said that there were a few proclamations handed out, as well as awards for Firefighter of the Year and Employee of the Year. He said there was a
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presentation on the Fire District's Wellness Program where therapy dog Riley a golden doodle, who was trained by Rebel Ranch formerly Paws for Success, was highlighted. He said the Fire District is hopeful to acquire a dog for each shift.
Council Member Johsz
® LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Council Member Johsz attended the Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting and received an update on the legislative calendar and stated that it is unknown when the budget will be passed or when earmark requests will be reviewed. ® WEST VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL BOARD
Council Member Johsz attended the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Board meeting and discussed updating the Human Resources policy due to changes in State law that went into effect January 1st.
Council Member Marquez
® SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD o LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Legislative Policy Committee who discussed federal issues. He stated the Legislative Analyst Office is estimating a $78 billion deficit and right now the deficit is at $43 billion dollars, and it continues to increase. He asked for the City to review the numbers and identify the impacts the City could face in the future.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [02:16:04]
Johsz: Council Member Johsz said he enjoyed Opening Day for Pony Baseball and how excited the community is for Fields 5 and 6, as well as additional parking. He thanked staff for their hard work. Council Member Johsz asked for staff to identify something at the McCoy Equestrian Center that could be named after Bill Hughes who recently passed away.
Vice Mayor Bennett suggested that Parks and Recreation Commission discuss Council Member Johsz' suggestion.
Rogers: Council Member Rogers stated that he also attended Opening Day of Pony Baseball League and said it was a great event for the community. He discussed the Grand Opening of a new restaurant at The Shoppes, "The Stand", which is near the Grand Avenue entrance and P.F. Changs. Vice Mayor Rogers asked Community Development Director Liguori to assist the Denny family in mitigating the issues with the Shady View Project they discussed earlier during Public Comments. Community Development Director Liguori said he met with the Denny's and the developer in the field and will be following up with them in the coming week.
Bennett: Vice Mayor Bennett asked for the Shady View project to be reviewed with respect to the safety aspect. He said that The Stand is going to have their ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 29th. Vice Mayor Bennett stated that he attended the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, and they had an excellent speaker. He thanked all those
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in attendance who discussed the ceasefire resolution and for being understanding with the change in format so everyone could speak at the beginning and not have to wait until the end of the meeting.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE [2:20:58]
Vice Mayor Bennett adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. with deep gratitude, respect, and appreciation for the brave individuals who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. Their selfless contributions protect us all. May we as a community continue to support and honor them.
Respectfully submitted,
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CHERYL B Z, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: March 12, 2024