A G E N D AA G E N D A
CHINO HILLS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025
4:45 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
CIVIC CENTER, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
14000 CITY CENTER DRIVE, CHINO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERSCITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
ART BENNETT, MAYORART BENNETT, MAYOR
BRIAN JOHSZ, VICE MAYORBRIAN JOHSZ, VICE MAYOR
RAY MARQUEZRAY MARQUEZ
CYNTHIA MORANCYNTHIA MORAN
PETER J. ROGERSPETER J. ROGERS
BENJAMIN MONTGOMERYBENJAMIN MONTGOMERY MARK D. HENSLEYMARK D. HENSLEY CHERYL BALZCHERYL BALZ
CITY MANAGERCITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEYCITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERKCITY CLERK This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless the City Council makes a determination that an emergency exists or that a need to take immediate action on the item came to the attention of the City subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The City Clerk has on file copies of written documentation relating to each item of business on this Agenda available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, in the public binder located at the entrance to the Council Chambers while the meeting is in session, and on the City's website at www.chinohills.org/Agendas. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk at 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, CA during normal business hours and on the City's website at www.chinohills.org/Agendas as soon as practicable.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in the Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (909) 364-2620, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Click here to view the City's Reasonable Accommodation Policy or contact the City Clerk's office to obtain a copy.
Emails and documents submitted by the public will be considered a public document subject to posting on the City's website and are subject to the Public Records Act.
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Speaker Cards - Those persons wishing to address the City Council on any matter, whether or not it appears on the agenda, must complete and submit to the City Clerk a "Request to Speak" card available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. In accordance with the Public Records Act, any information you provide on this form is available to the public. You are not required toYou are not required to provide your name or other personal information in order to speak. The City Clerk's Officeprovide your name or other personal information in order to speak. The City Clerk's Office will explain how you will be called to speak if you decline to provide your name. will explain how you will be called to speak if you decline to provide your name. Comments will be limited to a maximum of three minutes per speaker for agendized items and a maximum of one minute for non-agendized items. Only one speaker card per person per comment period may be submitted. Individuals must submit their own speaker card. Public comment periods will generally be limited to 30 minutes per meeting and/or the maximum time limits for speaking may be reduced, so not all members of the public may have the opportunity to speak at every council meeting. If you want to communicate information to the City you can also do so via email at [email protected]. All public comments must address matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, which is considered "City business." Failure to adhere to the prohibition against public comments on non-city business, will result in the speaker losing their opportunity to provide public comments at that meeting. "City business""City business" includes matters over which the City has been granted authority pursuant to state law, subject to state and federal legal and constitutional limitations. These matters include the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, parks and public facilities; providing water, sewer and trash services; providing recreation services and programs; overseeing land development except to the extent the City's authority has been pre-empted by federal and state law; providing public safety services, including police and fire/paramedic services which the City does by contracting with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and working with the Chino Valley Fire District and through its own code enforcement personnel; imposing regulations over conduct and activities in the City to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community; and the City also has the right to hire and manage personnel, the responsibility to maintain public records and the authority to impose fees and taxes and provide the financial services necessary to provide the above services. "Signs", banners, flags or other symbolic material (except those that are emblazoned on clothing) are prohibited within the Council Chambers because they may obstruct the view of other attendees, obstruct the passage of other attendees, create a fire or safety hazard, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. However, signs no larger than 12X24 inches are permitted in the overflow community room located in the southeast corner of the Council Chamber. These signs, banners, flags and other symbolic objects must be left in the overflow area when approaching the dais for public comments or otherwise leaving that area except to leave the Council Chambers. Signs with any type of stick, pole or similar object are prohibited in the Council Chambers.
Levine Act DisclosureLevine Act Disclosure : Parties to a proceeding are required to disclose if they made contributions over $500 within the prior 12 months to a Council Member. If a Council Member accepted more than $500 during the 12 months preceding the decision, the Council Member is required to recuse themself from the decision. Parties and participants with a financial interest are prohibited from making more than $500 in contributions to a Council Member for the 12 months after the final decision is rendered on the proceeding. The above contribution disclosures and restrictions do not apply when the proceeding is competitively bid, or involves a personnel or labor contract. For more information, see Government Code Section 84308.
TIPS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING AT A COUNCIL MEETINGTIPS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING AT A COUNCIL MEETING If you have filled out a speaker card with or without your name and/or contact information, please hand it to the Clerk.
A speaker may not relinquish his/her time to another speaker.
Be prepared to come forward to the speaker's podium when your name is called.
As you begin to speak, state your name clearly for the record (although this is not required) and city of residence. If you represent a group or organization, please state that information as well.
Don't be nervous. It may help to take a deep breath and exhale slowly before you speak.
Please show courtesy to others and direct all comments to the Mayorand Council.
Do not address comments to the audience or staff members.
Make your position known at the beginning, then present supporting information.
Identify your main points. Writing them down ahead of time will help you organize your thoughts and remember them when you're at the podium.
Don't repeat yourself. If a previous speaker has already made the point you planned to make, simply refer to that speaker and emphasize your support for that position.
Handouts summarizing your position may be distributed to the Clerk before or after your presentation.
Close your comments with an action statement such as, "Adopt this resolution" or "I urge you to vote ‘yes' (or ‘no') on this item." Any person who disrupts the orderly conduct of the Council's business may be barred from making further comments and shall be subject to removal from the Chambers.
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4:45 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL4:45 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMSPUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS:PUBLIC COMMENTS: At this time members of the public may address the City Council regarding any items appearing on the Closed Session agenda. Those persons wishing to address the City Council must complete and submit to the City Clerk a "Request to Speak" card available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. Comments will be limited to a maximum of three minutes per speaker.
The time allotted per person may vary depending on the total number of speaker cards received. This comment period will generally be limited to 30 minutes per meeting, so not all members of the public may have the opportunity to speak at every council meeting.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Significant Exposure to Litigation (1 Case)
3. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Initiation of Litigation (3 Cases)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSIONRECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSIONCLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. - CONVENE MEETING / ROLL CALL6:00 P.M. - CONVENE MEETING / ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG INVOCATION: INVOCATION: Peter Chung, Elder, Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
PRESENTATIONSPRESENTATIONS
4. INTRODUCTION: New Employee: Lauryn Slaughter, Management Analyst I, Public Works Department
5. PROCLAMATION: Proclaiming March 29, 2025 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day
6. PROCLAMATION: Proclaiming April as National Autism Acceptance Month
7. PROCLAMATION: Proclaiming April as Donate Life Month
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORTPUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSIONANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION 3/140
PUB LIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMSPUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS: PUBLIC COMMENTS: At this time members of the public may address the City Council regarding any item appearing on the agenda, except that testimony on Public Hearing items must be provided during those hearings. Those persons wishing to address the City Council must complete and submit to the Deputy City Clerk a "Request to Speak" card available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. Comments will be limited to a maximum of three minutes per speaker.
The time allotted per person may vary depending on the total number of speaker cards received. This comment period will generally be limited to 30 minutes per meeting, so not all members of the public may have the opportunity to speak at every council meeting.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST / LEVINE ACT ANNOUNCEMENTS:CONFLICT OF INTEREST / LEVINE ACT ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council Member abstentions or disclosures shall be stated at this time for recordation on the appropriate item.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESSCITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR (7 ITEMS) - CONSENT CALENDAR (7 ITEMS) - All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the City Council or staff request the matter to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Removed consent items will be discussed immediately after the adoption of the balance of the Consent Calendar.
9. Approve March 11, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes
10. Receive and file City Officials' Travel Expense and Reimbursement Report regarding trainings and/or meetings reimbursed by City, pursuant to Government Code Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3 and City Official Travel Expense and Reimbursement Policy Section 2.2.5 for period of February 11 through March 24, 2025
11. Ratify Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2024-091 with San Bernardino County increasing total not-to-exceed amount to $10,000,000 and extending term to December 31, 2027 for Pinehurst Park Community Center and Splash Pad Project at 5800 Park Drive
12. Authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A2024-053 with Social Work Action Group increasing total not-to-exceed amount to $500,000 and adding additional scope of services and compensation for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to provide homeless intervention services
13. Receive and file Annual Report on General Plan Implementation for Calendar Year 2024 and direct staff to file copy of report with California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
14. Adopt Resolution approving design and plans for construction of Montecito Drive Transit Access Improvements Project along Montecito Drive from Lugo Avenue to Los Serranos Boulevard pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6; authorize staff to solicit bids for construction; and determine project exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act
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15. Adopt resolutions ordering Fiscal Year 2025-26 Engineer's Reports for Chino Hills Landscape and Lighting District No. 1, Vellano Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District, Los Serranos Lighting Maitenance District, and Special Maintenance Areas 1 and 2
DISCUSSION CALENDARDISCUSSION CALENDAR
16. Provide direction for animal shelter and control services for City and authorize City Manager to sign letter of intent to join Animal Resource Center of Inland Empire Joint Powers Authority currently comprised of the cities of Chino, Claremont, Montclair, and Ontario
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS - PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS - This portion of the City Council Agenda is for matters from the March 18, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting. No action is required unless two members of the City Council wish to request a review of the matter, in accordance with Section 16.58.070 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code. Expiration of the public appeal period on Planning Commission Item(s) 4 and 5 is April 1, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
17. Design Review No. DR-0007-2025 - 3644 Ermine Drive, Serge Meyer, Applicant (on behalf of property owner, Brian Benson): The Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Custom Home Design Review No. DR-0007-2025 for construction of a 1,379 square-foot two-story addition to an existing 1,321 square- foot single-story, single-family detached residence located at 3644 Ermine Drive and determining project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act
18. Addendum No. 2 to Final Environmental Impact Report - Vila Borba Residential Project (SCH No. 2004081134), Lennar Homes of California, LLC, Applicant: The Planning Commission adopted a resolution adopting Addendum No. 2 to Certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), which was prepared to evaluate the potential impacts of project implementation on the Crotch's Bumble Bee for Vila Borba Residential Project located South of Pine Avenue on east and west sides of Butterfield Ranch Road
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMSPUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
19. PUBLIC COMMENTS: PUBLIC COMMENTS: At this time, members of the public may address the City Council regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that do not appear on the agenda. Please complete and submit to the Deputy City Clerk a "Request to Speak" card. Comments will be limited to a maximum of one minute per speaker. The time allotted per person may vary depending on the total number of speakers received. This comment period will generally be limited to 30 minutes per meeting, so not all members of the public may have the opportunity to speak at every council meeting.
SAFETY UPDATES - Fire and PoliceSAFETY UPDATES - Fire and Police
CITY MANAGER UPDATESCITY MANAGER UPDATES
COUNCIL REPORTSCOUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor BennettMayor Bennett
Chino Valley Fire District Board
Chino Valley Unified School District Board
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Vice Mayor JohszVice Mayor Johsz
West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board
Council Member MarquezCouncil Member Marquez
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Board
General Policy Committee
Legislative Policy Committee
Metro Valley Study Session
Transit Committee
Council Member RogersCouncil Member Rogers
Chino Hills Community Foundation Board
Water Facilities Authority Board
COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE: ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE: Adjourn 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.
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CITY OF CHINO HILLS
CITY COUNCIL
DECLARATION OF POSTING NOTICE_
Lynnae Sisemore states and declares as follows:
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that I posted the Agenda of the City Council for the meeting scheduled for March 25, 2025, next to the Council Chambers, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct, and that this declaration was executed on March 20, 2025, at Chino Hills, California.
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
Lyh�i'ae Sisemore
Assistant City Clerk