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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Moran called the Closed Session meeting to order 5:30 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CYNTHIA MORAN
ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ (via teleconference)
RAY MARQUEZ
PETER ROGERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK D. HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Moran declared the meeting recessed at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session. City Clerk Balz did not attend this portion of the meeting.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Existing Litigation:
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. Eman Tanagho, as the Surviving Biological Mother of Decedent Jamil Tanagho v. Reynolds Sports Management; Big League Dreams Chino Hills, LLC; City of Chino Hills; and Does 1 to 20, inclusive, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI 2302786
c. Jie Zou, as Administrator of the Estate of Mingxiang Zou v. City of Chino Hills, San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVSB 2316320
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d. Kimberly Nicole Carlton, an individual v. City of Chino Hills, a municipality; County of San Bernardino, a municipality; State of California, a government entity; James Ching Chang, an individual; and Does 1 through 50, inclusive, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB 2413692
CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Moran called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CYNTHIA MORAN
ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ (via teleconference)
RAY MARQUEZ
PETER ROGERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK D. HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
JESSICA CONTRERAS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK II
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST II
NICOLE FREEMAN, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
WENDI GENSEL, DEPUTY CITY CLERK II
AL GIRARD, CHIEF OF POLICE, CHINO HILLS POLICE
DEPARTMENT
ROD HILL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
NICHOLAS LIGUORI, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
JONATHAN MARSHALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
CARLOS SKIBAR, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE
DISTRICT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG [01:42]
Led by Mayor Cynthia Moran.
INVOCATION [2:03]
Led by Father Elmer Galiza, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION - SELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR [03:26]
Council Member Rogers nominated Vice Mayor Bennett and Council Member Johsz to be the next Mayor and Vice Mayor of the City of Chino Hills, respectively. On a motion made by Council Member Rogers and seconded by Council Member Marquez the City
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Council selected Art Bennett to serve as Mayor and Brian Johsz to serve as Vice Mayor for terms of December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2023.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ, ROGERS
MARQUEZ
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION - PURPLE HEART CITY [04:48]
Mayor Moran presented a Proclamation proclaiming Chino Hills as a Purple Heart City to resident, Vietnam Veteran, and Purple Heart recipient, Ronnie Guyer.
Mr. Guyer thanked the City Council for the recognition, displayed his Purple Heart for the audience, and spoke about his personal journey with assisting Veterans. Mr. Guyer expressed his love for the City of Chino Hills.
RECOGNITION - CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL 10851 AWARD [09:04] Mayor Moran presented a certificate of recognition to Deputy Elias Hernandez for receiving the California Highway Patrol 10851 Award.
Deputy Hernandez thanked Mr. Guyer for his service to our country. He also thanked the residents of Chino Hills for being supportive of law enforcement, and he thanked the City Council for their support and open communication with the Chino Hills Police Department.
PRESENTATION - TREE TRIMMING BUDGET AND PRIORITIZATION [12:39] City Clerk Balz stated that the presentation regarding tree trimming will not be heard.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT [12:50]
Public Information Officer Freeman announced the following information:
• VELLANO PARK UPCOMING CLOSURE
o Vellano Park will be temporarily closed beginning Sunday, December 8th for a project to expand the existing parking lot and resurface the pickleball courts.
o During this time, all park amenities will be closed to the public including the pickleball courts, basketball courts, gazebo, restrooms, and the playground.
o The project will add 15 new parking spaces, bringing the total to 35
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o The park is expected to reopen by the end of January 2025, weather permitting.
• RECREATION EVENTS
o The City's official Tree Lighting Ceremony will be on Saturday, December 7th
o Free family-friendly events will start at 5:00 pm and the ceremony to light the tree will begin at 6:15 pm followed by Santa's arrival o Deadline to enter the 2024 Photo Contest is Friday, December 13th o Enter three different categories for a chance to win prizes ranging from $50 to $250
o Learn more and enter online at www.chinohills.org/PhotoContest o Chino Hills Boat Parade on Friday, December 13th
o Last day to apply to be in the parade is Thursday, December o Learn more online at www.chinohills.org/Events
• THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSURES
o City facilities will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Residential trash collection that falls on or after Thanksgiving day will be delayed by one day.
Mayor Moran stated that residents are asking why the boat parade route has changed.
City Manager Montgomery responded that the boat parade route will no longer go through Boys Republic, which will allow for additional parking and make the parade more visitor friendly.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION ACTION [15:12] There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS [15:21]
There were no public comments.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST / LEVINE ACT ANNOUNCEMENTS [15:57] There were no conflict-of-interest or Levine Act announcements to record.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR [16:04]
Mayor Moran 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 Rogers to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
MINUTES
The City Council approved the November 12, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented.
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MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 413 entitled: An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills Amending Chapter 3.18 (Contracting System) of the Chino Hills Municipal Code to Amend the Professional Services Competitive Bidding Exception and Add Three New Competitive Bidding Exceptions for Technology, Public Entertainment and Instructor Services Contracts, Amending Chapter 3.20 (Public Construction Contract Bidding Procedures) and Determining This Project is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act, for second reading (introduced on November 12, 2024)
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Financial Report for the month ended June 30, 2024, as presented.
FOURTH QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW
The City Council received and filed the Fourth Quarter Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 APPROPRIATIONS LIMITS - RESOLUTION ADOPTED The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024R-089 of the City of Chino Hills, Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriations Limits for the City of Chino Hills, Community Facilities District No. 10 (Fairfield Ranch) and Community Facilities District 2015-1 (Vila Borba).
AGREEMENT - ADVANCED METER EQUIPMENT ON CITY-OWNED
STREETLIGHTS
The City Council (1) authorized the execution of Agreement No. A2024-187, a 20-Year Agreement with Southern California Gas Company for Advanced Meter Equipment on ten City-owned streetlights and (2) determined this action to be exempt from review as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, (California Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq., "CEQA") pursuant to Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines with total compensation to be paid to the City in the amount of $10,136.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - CITYWIDE STORM DRAIN MASTER PLAN STUDY
PROJECT
The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2023-005 with AKM Consulting Engineers, for the Citywide Storm Drain Master Plan Study Project in the amount of $34,636, increasing the total agreement to a not- to-exceed amount of $641,872 for additional scope of work required for proposed hydrology software system.
AGREEMENT - RIMROCK AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT The City Council (1) appropriated $115,000 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Fund; (2) awarded Agreement No. A2024-188 to Copp Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $439,615 for the Scenic Ridge Drive & Rimrock Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project; and (3) authorized the City Manager, at his
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discretion, to approve cumulative change orders up to ten percent ($43,961.50) of the awarded contract amount.
AGREEMENT - COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE III - EXPANSION OF
PARKING LOT AND SITE IMMPROVEMENTS - RE-BID) PROJECT
The City Council (1) appropriated $1,300,000 from the CFD 9 Fund and $700,000 from the CFD Regional Fund; (2) determined the mathematical error in the bid submitted by the apparent low bidder, L.M.T. Enterprises, Inc. (dba Tyner Paving Company) to be an immaterial error and waived the mathematical error; (3) awarded Agreement No. A2024-189 to L.M.T. Enterprises, Inc. (dba Tyner Paving Company) in the amount of $2,029,957.92 for the construction of the Community Park Improvements (Phase III - Expansion of Parking Lot and Site Improvements - Re-Bid) Project; and (4) authorized the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve cumulative change orders up to ten percent ($202,995.79) of the awarded construction contract amount to L.M.T.
Enterprises, Inc. (dba Tyner Paving Company).
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - 1,2,3-TCP REMOVAL TREATMENT PLANT
PROJECT
The City Council (1) appropriated $2,500,000 from the Water Utilities Fund; (2) authorized the execution of Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. A2021-042 with Hazen and Sawyer for additional engineering design services for the 1,2,3-TCP Removal Treatment Plant Project in the amount of $85,970, increasing the total agreement to a not-to-exceed amount of $1,669,786; (3) authorized the execution of Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. A2022-160 with Butier Engineering, Inc., for additional construction management support and special inspection services for the 1,2,3-TCP Removal Treatment Plant Project in the amount of $202,244, increasing the total agreement to a not-to-exceed amount of $1,479,598.25.
AGREEMENT - ENGLISH ROAD RECYCLED WATER LINE PROJECT
The City Council (1) appropriated $2,100,000 from the Water Utility Fund; (2) awarded Agreement No. A2024-190 to Gentry Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $2,988,734.16 for the construction of the English Road Recycled Water Line Project; (3) authorized the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve cumulative change orders up to ten percent ($298,873.42) of the awarded contract amount to Gentry Brothers, Inc.; (4) authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2024-026 with SA Associates, for the design of a booster pump station to provide sufficient water pressure within the English Road Recycled Water Line Project in the amount of $112,000, increasing the total agreement to a not-to-exceed amount of $340,000; and (5) authorized the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve the cumulative amendments up to ten percent ($34,000) of the awarded agreement amount to Agreement No. A2024-026 with SA Associates.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ON-CALL EMERGENCY WATER WELL BOOSTER
AND HYDRO-PNEUMATIC PUMP SERVICES
The City Council (1) appropriated $200,000 from the Water Utility Fund; and (2) authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2021-110 with
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General Pump Company increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount from $200,000 to $400,000 and total not-to-exceed amount from $1,000,000 to $1,400,000 to provide maintenance, repair, and on-call emergency water well, booster, and hydro-pneumatic pump services.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
PROHIBITION OF E-BIKES AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS ON SIDEWALKS - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED [17:09]
Assistant City Manager Hill briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. City Clerk Balz stated that the Ordinance had been revised and the Council would be voting on the revision which was distributed to the Council on the dais and in the public book.
Council Member Marquez asked if the City is planning on coordinating a public outreach campaign. Assistant City Manager Hill said that once the Ordinance is passed, the City will prepare a public outreach campaign to inform the residents and address the high schools specifically.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Rogers and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to introduce an Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Adding Chapter 10.40 (E-Bikes and Motorized Scooters Prohibited on Sidewalks) to the Chino Hills Municipal Code and Finding the Same to be Exempt From the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act" as amended for first reading by title only, and waiving further reading.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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CLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT GROUNDS DURING OVERNIGHT HOURS - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED [26:17]
Assistant City Manager Hill briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Council Member Marquez asked if the Chino Valley Fire District would be adopting a similar Ordinance for their building. Assistant City Manager Hill stated that Chief Williams has reviewed the ordinance, and that his intent is to adopt a similar ordinance for the Fire District building.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Council Member Rogers to introduce an Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Amending Chapter 12.46 (Regulation of Government Center Parking Facilities) to Define Government Center and Adding Chapter 12.48 (Closure of Government Center Grounds During Overnight Hours) to the Chino Hills Municipal Code and Finding the Same to be Exempt From the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act," for first reading by title only, and waiving further reading.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
AGREEMENT - AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT [30:50] Community Development Director Liguori 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 Council Member Johsz and seconded by Council Member Rogers to move this item to the December 10, 2024, meeting to allow for additional discussion.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - UNSHELTERED HOMELESS PERSONS SERVICES [42:00]
City Manager Montgomery briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Council Member Rogers inquired about how many unsheltered persons there are currently in the City. Assistant City Manager Hill stated that the Social Work Action Group has accounted for eight to nine unsheltered persons currently in the City.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Johsz and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to approve Amendment No. 1 to A2024-053 with Social Work Action Group increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $265,000 to $415,000 and extending the contract term to December 31, 2025, to provide services to unsheltered homeless persons.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MORAN, BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS [54:16]
There were no Public Comments.
SAFETY UPDATES - Fire and Police [54:25]
Fire: Deputy Fire Chief Skibar announced two upcoming community events, first of which is the annual Stuff the Boot and Toy Drive event on Sunday December 8th, at
10.00 a.m., at The Shoppes in Chino Hills. The second event is the Make-a-Child-Smile event on December 11 th, at 8:30 a.m. at the Wal-Mart in Chino. Deputy Chief Skibar asked the community to prioritize fire safety as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday and that there are cooking safety tips listed on the Fire District's website at www.chinovalleyfire.org. He said that the Chino Valley Fire District wishes the City Council a joyous holiday.
Police: Police Chief Girard highlighted a recent case investigated by the Chino Hills Police Department that took place on Monday, September 30, 2024, in the parking lot at the 2900 block of Chino Avenue where a female victim was in a parked car when an unidentified suspect used a hammer to break the passenger window to steal the victim's purse. During the investigation, the detectives used video surveillance recordings and the Automated License Plate Reader system to identify the license plate and found the suspect who was located in Montclair and placed him under arrest.
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Chief Girard said that the Chino Hills Police Department's Annual Toy Drive is under way, and they are asking for donations for new unwrapped toys through December 16th, for local families who need a little assistance during the holidays. He said that donations can be dropped off in the Chino Hills Police Department lobby, City Hall, the Chino Hills Library, Nutri-Shop on Chino Hills Parkway, Bravo Burger on Pipeline, Starbucks on Chino Avenue, Oakmont Assisted Living, and Chino Cafe and Riverside Drive.
COUNCIL REPORTS [57:53]
Vice Mayor Bennett
• CHINO VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
Vice Mayor Bennett attended the Chino Valley Fire District Board meeting and said that two service awards were issued for Sara Ramos-Evinger for 15 years of Service and Corey Freestone for 20 years of service. He said the Board held their annual re-organization and appointed Sara Ramos-Evinger as President and Mike Kreeger as Vice President. Vice Mayor Bennett congratulated them on their appointments.
• CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD
Vice Mayor Bennett attended the Chino Valley Unified School District Board meeting and said that the meeting was brief, but emotional due to the Ayala High School Cross Country team being disqualified from going onto CIF due to the Atheltic Director under reporting the number of students at the school. He said the meeting was very emotional for all who attended.
Council Member Marquez
• SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD o GENERAL POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority General Policy Committee meeting and said the Committee discussed the 2025 meeting schedule, as well as the removal of all call boxes in San Bernardino County. He said that there was a presentation on the "Smart County Masterplan Update," and he asked Public Works Director Bobadilla if he would be interested in reviewing the presentation.
o LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Legislative Policy Committee meeting and said the Committee discussed the 2025 meeting schedule and reviewed state and federal updates.
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o METRO VALLEY STUDY SESSION
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Metro Valley Study Session meeting and said that Committee discussed the 2025 meeting schedule.
o TRANSIT COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Transit Committee meeting and said that the Committee discussed the 2025 meeting schedule, as well as the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget amendments, and transit and rail programs.
Council Member Rogers
• CHINO HILLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Council Member Rogers attended the Chino Hills Community Foundation meeting and stated that the Foundation has voted to provide the funding for new signage to rename the large arena at the McCoy Equestrian Center as the Bill Hughes Arena. He said that the Committee reviewed the success of the Chino Hills Wine Walk and the Chino Hills Art Gallery, which is located at The Shoppes. • TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Council Member Rogers attended the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority meeting and stated that another tour/open house will be held on February 1st and the Committee will continue to draw down from the current waiting list until that list has been exhausted. Once the list is exhausted, the Committee will open registration again for future tours.
• WATER FACILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD
Council Member Rogers attended the Water Facilities Authority Board meeting and stated that the Authority approved a four percent COLA adjustment for employees, approved a financial consultant for another three years, and updated and approved a personnel manual.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [1:05:31]
Rogers: Council Member Rogers introduced the Blue Envelope program from San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department which will allow for citizens with disabilities to interact with the Sheriff's Department in a way that is safe for both the individual and Deputy, by presenting a blue envelope to the Deputy that has documents that explains the disability.
Chief Girard said that the hope is that this program will allow for better communication between the Community and Deputies in stressful situations. Assistant City Manager Hill said the Sheriff's Department will be administering the program.
Council Member Rogers requested enhanced police enforcement in Carbon Canyon due to complaints about large trucks using Carbon Canyon as a thoroughfare.
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Council Member Rogers requested additional police enforcement at the City Hall complex for vehicles that are waiting to pick-up their children from school and continue to stop and wait in front of the no-parking signs.
Bennett: Vice Mayor Bennett said that we are entering into the holiday season and with the Thanksgiving holiday, he recommended that the community should reflect on the things that they are thankful for, such as the greatest country on earth that we have the opportunity to live in. Vice Mayor Bennett said that he attended an event at Glenmeade Elementary School and spoke to an individual who is an organizer for Food for Life ministry who mentioned that there were 600 turkeys being given away in our community.
Vice Mayor Bennett recognized several students from the local high schools in the audience and asked two of them to come to the podium and introduce themselves.
A Ruben S. Ayala High School student stated that he attended the meeting to learn more about the processes the City goes through to pass regulations and ordinances.
Linda, Ruben S. Ayala High School student, attended the meeting for a project for her United States Government class. She said that she enjoyed hearing about the opportunities for the students and other residents to get involved and she was impressed that the city cares about the homeless population.
Marquez: Council Member Marquez discussed a proposed regulation that will take place in 90 days from South Coast Air Quality Management District, where gas water heaters will need to be retrofitted to electric. He stated that the regulation is something that the City needs to be concerned about and that hopefully San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and Southern California Association of Governments will get involved as well.
Council Member Marquez asked about the City's policy regarding hitched versus unhitched recreational vehicles and whether or not it is legal to be parked on the street.
Assistant City Manager Hill deferred the question to Police Chief Girard as the Chino Hills Police Department is that one that enforces the regulation, and the City issues the permit.
Assistant City Manager Hill stated that a recreational vehicle can be parked up to 72 hours at a time, four times a month or 12 times per year.
Police Chief Girard stated that a boat and trailer are considered recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked on City streets, unless they have been issued a permit.
Council Member Marquez asked if whether the boat is hitched or unhitched makes a difference, and Police Chief Girard said it does not play a factor.
Council Member Marquez thanked Public Works Director Bobadilla for addressing a water leak on Old Carbon Canyon Road and Pinnacle. He also asked if a line can be
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painted down the middle of the street on Pinnacle, from Old Carbon Canyon Road, as people drive on both sides of the street. Public Works Director Bobadilla stated he would look at the situation.
Council Member Marquez stated that he toured a hydrogen house in Downey and that the tour was amazing. He said that they have a microgrid that can produce electricity for a hundred houses. Council Member Marquez offered to schedule a tour for the Chino Valley Fire Board Members.
Council Member Marquez said that he attended the Chino Hills Horseman's Association meeting and that there are some concerns that the Association would like to address with staff. He requested for Assistant City Manager Hill to schedule a meeting.
Council Member Marquez stated that he attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority's (SBCTA) ribbon cutting event for the Barstow First Street bridge. He said that it is the first 1,000-foot bridge over the rail yard, which was built with Measure I monies. Council Member Marquez stated that SBCTA is announcing all projects that Measure I monies are spent on.
Council Member Marquez stated that he attended the General Assembly Host committee meeting, which he is the Chairperson of, and their goal is raise $360,000 for the committee.
Council Member Marquez congratulated Vice Mayor Bennett and Council Member Johsz on their respective appointments and he thanked Mayor Moran for her service and professionalism over the past year. Council Member Marquez wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Johsz: Council Member Johsz wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and thanked his colleagues for being nominated as Vice Mayor.
Council Member Rogers stated that the issue with South Coast AQMD is being looked into by Supervisor Hagman, as it is very controversial due to the regulations. He said that there may be a grandfather clause included in the regulation, if approved.
Council Member Rogers recognized Brook Lee, Supervisor Hagmans' daughter who was in the audience.
Moran: Mayor Moran congratulated Vice Mayor Bennett and Council Member Johsz on their appointments.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE [01:21:52]
Mayor Moran adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. in memory of Chino Hills resident and
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beloved retired employee, David Stilwell who passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 73.
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Cheryl Balz Docusignedby. Sent: 12/11/2024 12:09:38 PM [email protected] E1044881:4F22-04D30... Viewed: 12/11/2024 12:48:14 PM City Clerk Signed: 12/11/2024 12:48:36 PM
City of Chino Hills
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Envelope Sent Hashed/Encrypted 12/11/2024 12:09:38 PM Certified Delivered Security Checked 12/11/2024 12:48:14 PM Signing Complete Security Checked 12/11/2024 12:48:36 PM Completed Security Checked 12/11/2024 12:48:36 PM Payment Events Status Timestamps