2025-088
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
MAY 13, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Bennett called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ
RAY MARQUEZ
CYNTHIA MORAN
PETER J. ROGERS
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 Bennett declared the meeting recessed at 5:00 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. CIVSB 2103831
b. Jie Zou, as Administrator of the Estate of Mingxiang Zou v. City of Chino Hills - San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVSB 2316320
c. Kimberly Nicole Carlton, an individual v. City of Chino Hills, a municipality; County of San Bernardino, a municipality; State of California, a government Docusign Envelope ID: 1FB60555-445D-43FD-8223-4911FEE41088
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entity; James Ching Chang, an individual; and Does 1 through 50, inclusive - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB 2413692
d. Veronica Quinonez, an individual v. City of Chino Hills, a public entity; San Bernardino County, a public entity; State of California, a public entity; California Department of Transportation, a public entity; Joe Chen, an individual; Annie Chen, an individual; and Does 1 to 50, inclusive - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.: CIVRS 2400968
e. Southern California Edison Company v. City of Chino Hills; and Does 1 through 50 inclusive - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.: CIVRS 2402157
f. Tyler Crismier, a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Alan Crismier, father v. Chino Valley Unified School District, City of Chino, City of Chino Hills, County of San Bernardino, State of California, Justin Cortez, and Does 1 to 25.
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.: CIVRS 2402764
g. Windi Palmer v. City of Chino Hills; and Does 1 to 50 inclusive - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.: CIVRS 2500725
INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Initiation of Litigation (1 Case)
CLOSED SESSION RECESS
Mayor Bennett recessed the Closed Session at 5:48 p.m.
CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Bennett called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ
RAY MARQUEZ
CYNTHIA MORAN
PETER J. ROGERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST II
NICOLE FREEMAN, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
WENDI GENSEL, DEPUTY CITY CLERK II
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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
DAVE WILLIAMS, FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG [01:13]
Led by Damian Lopez, Ruben S. Ayala High School Student
INVOCATION [02:05]
Led by Father David Abdelsayed, Holy Transfiguration American Coptic Orthodox Church.
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION - RUBEN S. AYALA HIGH SCHOOL PERCUSSION AND DRUMLINE [04:54]
Mayor Bennett and Band Director, Timothy Trost presented certificates of recognition on behalf of the City, Congresswomen Kim and Torres, Senator Seyarto, Assemblymember Chen, and County Supervisor Hagman to the Ayala High School Percussion and Drumline members as the WGI Percussion World Champions.
Mr. Trost stated that the students received the highest score at a Percussion Scholastic Work Class ever made with a 99.5 out of 100 and overcame and beat Chino Hills High School’s record. He thanked the Council, the Chino Valley Unified School Board, and Parent Boosters for their recognition and support throughout the year.
INTRODUCTION - NEW EMPLOYEES [18:15]
Mayor Bennett introduced Joseph Canda and Andrew Felix, Information Technology Technicians in the City Manager’s Department, and welcomed them to the Chino Hills team.
Both Joseph and Andrew thanked the Council for the introduction and stated that they are grateful for the opportunity and look forward to working for the City of Chino Hills.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL POLICE WEEK [20:11]
Mayor Bennett presented a Proclamation proclaiming May 11-17, 2025, as National Police Week, to Police Chief Girard and Sergeants David Rayenhartz, Gerard Deloria, and Julian Enriquez.
Police Chief Girard thanked Council for the recognition and said that National Police Week is the time to recognize law enforcement and to honor those that serve and have served, offered remembrance and support and to pay homage to those who have given their lives in the line of duty. Lastly, he introduced the three new sergeants to the community: David Rayenhartz, Gerard Deloria, and Julian Enriquez.
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PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK [24:16]
Mayor Bennett presented a Proclamation proclaiming May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week, to staff: Letie Estrada, Fe Rama, Cade Migallos, and Zachary Flores.
Ms. Estrada thanked the Council for the recognition of the Public Works Department and expressed her sincere appreciation for the support that empowers them to serve the exceptional community of Chino Hills with pride and commitment.
PROCLAMATIONS - NATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES MEDICAL WEEK; AND
TRAUMA AWARENESS AND NATIONAL WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTHS [26:37]
Mayor Bennett presented a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 19-25, 2025 as National Emergency Services Medical Week and May as Trauma Awareness and National Wildfire Awareness Months to Fire Chief Williams.
Fire Chief Williams thanked the Council, community, and the Chino Valley Fire District Board of Directors for their continued support. He said that each proclamation focuses on something different, one for emergency medicine and the other wildfire. He reassured the community that if something happens in the community, there are local resources to mitigate the problem. He thanked the Fire Foundation for continually engaging with the community and looking for extra opportunities to provide additional levels of safety. Lastly, he thanked the men and women at the Fire District who are prepared and trained for those calls for service and thanked the Board of Directors for their leadership that provides support for all the programs in the City.
PROCLAMATION - ASIAN AMERICAN AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER (AANHPI) MONTH [32:05]
Mayor Bennett presented a Proclamation proclaiming the month of May as Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander month to Charvi Desai.
Ms. Desai thanked the Council for the Proclamation and for recognizing all the diverse populations in the City. She also thanked Council Member Moran for her support and information she needed for a school project.
PRESENTATION - TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR UPDDATE AND OUTGOING MEMBERS [34:49]
Mayor Bennett introduced Community Services Coordinator Velasco who introduced the outgoing Teen Advisory Board Members in attendance and presented certificates of recognition on behalf of the City, Congresswomen Kim and Torres, Senator Seyarto, Assemblymember Chen, and County Supervisor Hagman:
• Kathy Duan - Chair,
• Anaya Widjaja - Vice Chair
• Savannah Anderson - Board Member
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Mr. Velasco and Ms. Duan provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Teen Advisory Board Term with an overview of the program, which is on file in the City Clerk’s office.
They provided an overview of projects including the Hygiene Drive which took place March 15, 2025 to collect donations of hygiene products for the Chino Valley Unified School District CARE Closet which provides clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies at no cost to low income families in the Chino Valley Unified School District.
Lastly, they spoke about newly formed committees and discussed their roles.
Community Services Director Marshall thanked those that have been on the Board since the beginning. He thanked Mr. Velasco for his contributions and the TAB members that have come together to accomplish a lot of great things.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT [50:25]
Public Information Officer (PIO) Freeman announced the following information:
• STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
o The community is invited to join us for the annual State of the City address on Thursday, June 5th at 5:30 p.m. at the Chino Hills Community Center
o The event will be hosted by Mayor Art Bennett and the theme this year is “Building on Our Progress, One Piece at a Time”
o The event will highlight all the community has accomplished over the last year and recognize unsung heroes in our City
o Tickets are $30 online at chinohills.org/SOC and the deadline for RSVP is May 21st
• SUMMER “IN THE HILLS” BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE
o The new summer brochure is now available and includes information on City news and recreation classes
o Be sure to grab a copy or check it out online to find information on popular summer programs including Summer Day Camp, pee-wee sports, aquatics as well as information on Concerts and Movies in the Park and the Independence Celebration
• ROAD WORK
o Soquel Canyon Parkway
o Roadwork has begun on Soquel Canyon Parkway from Pomona Rincon Road to the City limit north of Fairfield Ranch Road to improve the pavement, sidewalk, and curbs
o The contractor is currently placing signage and starting minor lane closures to prepare for work and during the months of June and July once school is out, heavier construction and traffic control will begin including full lane closures, pavement rehabilitation, and striping
o The project is expected to be completed by August 2025
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o Rimrock Avenue Storm Drain Repair
o Construction is also in progress on Rimrock Avenue near Homeridge Lane to repair a damaged storm drain
o Due to the nature of the work, daytime road closures of Rimrock Avenue will be required between Homeridge Lane and Rock Springs Drive.
o When possible, the road may be partially reopened in the evenings and on weekends to allow local access.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION [51:55]
There was no action taken during Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS [52:05]
There were no public comments.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST / LEVINE ACT ANNOUNCEMENTS [52:25] There were no conflict-of-interest or Levine Act announcements to record.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR [52:32]
Mayor Bennett announced the Consent Calendar items and asked the Council if there were any items to pull.
Council Member Marquez inquired about Item No. 16, pertaining to Surplus Open Space Property sales and asked if this is one of the many properties identified in the encroachment sale program and requested a status update on properties at a future meeting. City Manager Montgomery responded that he would bring back an item to provide an update on where they are at with the program.
Following the inquiry, a motion was made by Council Member Rogers and seconded by Vice Mayor Johsz to approve the remaining Consent Calendar Items.
MINUTES
The City Council approved the April 22, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes, as amended.
CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL EXPENSE AND REIMBURSEMENT REPORT
The City Council received and filed the City Officials' Travel Expense and Reimbursement Report regarding trainings and/or meetings reimbursed by the City, pursuant to Government Code Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3 and the City Official Travel Expense and Reimbursement Policy Section 2.2.5 for period of March 25 through May 12, 2025, as outlined in the written staff report, on file in the City Clerk's office.
PAYMENT REGISTER
The City Council ratified payments over $25,000 totaling $7,607,750.14 for the month ended March 31, 2025, as presented.
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Financial Report for month ended March 31, 2025, as presented.
AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF SURPLUS OPEN SPACE
PROPERTY - 13662 MONTEVERDE DRIVE
The City Council (1) authorized the execution of Agreement No. A2025-097 for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and a Quitclaim Deed for sale of 5,536 square-feet of City-owned open space to adjacent property owners at 13662 Monteverde Drive for $2.75 per square foot for a total sale price of $15,224; authorized the City Manager to execute the Notice for Approval of Lot Line Adjustment and any other documents necessary to complete the transfer; and determined that the sale of the property is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - SERENITY GROVE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A2024-085 with Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc., increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $325,055 to $378,130 and extending the agreement term to June 30, 2027, for additional plan review services and to add a 35 percent contingency for Serenity Grove Residential Project (formerly Paradise Ranch).
THIRD QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW
The City Council appropriated $122,041 from various funds for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Review, as outlined in the written staff report, on file in the City Clerk's Office.
RESIDENTIAL SEWER CHARGES ON COUNTY TAX ROLL - RESOLUTION
ADOPTED - PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025R-014 of the City of Chino Hills, Electing to Have Charges for Sewer Service Collected on the Tax Roll for all Residential Parcels to Which the City Provides Sewer-Only Service, Ordering the Preparation and Filing of a Report, Fixing the Time and Place for the Public Hearing, and Providing Notice Thereof, for July, 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter.
DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNT LIEN PROCESS
The City Council (1) accepted the report of delinquent water and sewer charges and directed staff to mail lien notices to affected properties with delinquent charges that will be considered for placement on the tax roll at a public hearing on July 8, 2025; and (2) authorized a notice to be published once a week for two successive weeks prior to the July 8, 2025, public hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation, for delinquent charges that are more than sixty days past due.
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ENGINEERS’ REPORTS - LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS - LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1, VELLANO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT, LOS SERRANOS LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND SPECIAL MAINTENANCE AREAS 1 AND 2 - RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED - PUBLIC HEARING
SCHEDULED
The City Council adopted (1) Resolution 2025R-015 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of Chino Hills Landscape and Lighting District No. 1, Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing for the Levy of the Proposed Assessment; (2) Resolution 2025R-016 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of Chino Hills Vellano Landscaping and Lighting District, Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing for the Levy of the Proposed Assessment; (3) Resolution 2025R-017 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of Chino Hills Los Serranos Lighting Maintenance District, Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing for the Levy of the Proposed Assessment; and (4) Resolution 2025R-018 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of Chino Hills Special Maintenance Areas 1 and 2, Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing for the Levy of the Proposed Assessment for June 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter.
AGREEMENT - AUTOMATIC FLOW CONTROL VALVE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR
AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved Griswold Industries dba Cla-Val Company as a sole source provider of Cla-Val automatic flow control valve service per the Chino Hills Municipal Code Section 3.18.050.B, thus dispensing with the competitive bidding procedures of CHMC Chapter 3.18 - Contracting System; (2) authorized the execution of a five-year Agreement No. A2025-098 with Griswold Industries dba Cla-Val Company to provide automatic flow control valve maintenance, repair, and replacement services estimated at $150,000 per year for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $750,000; and (3) determined this action to be exempt from review as a Class 2 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, (California Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq., "CEQA") pursuant to Section 15302 of CEQA Guidelines.
AGREEMENT - BUTTERFIELD RANCH ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
PROJECT
The City Council (1) appropriated $275,000 each from the CFD 5 and CFD 9 Funds, and transferred $450,000 within the RMRA Fund from the Sleepy Hollow Streets Pavement Rehabilitation Project to the Butterfield Ranch Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project; (2) awarded Agreement No. A2025-099 to Vance Corporation in the amount of $1,866,330.42 for the construction of the Butterfield Ranch Road Pavement
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Rehabilitation Project; and (3) authorized the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve cumulative change orders up to 10 percent ($186,633.04) of the awarded contract amount.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED [53:36]
Suzette Dang, representing Supervisor Hagman's office, announced the following event: the San Bernardino County’s 4th District Summer Open House event on Wednesday, May 21st, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the District office located at 14010 City Center Drive in Chino Hills; the Job Fair and Expungement event on Wednesday, May 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ontario International Airport Terminal 1, 1940 Moore Way in Ontario; and Free Document Shredding Event for all San Bernardino County residents on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Chino City Hall, 13220 Central Avenue, Chino CA 91710.
SAFETY UPDATES [57:22]
Fire: Fire Chief Williams stated that the Request for Bid Proposals (RFP) for a General Contractor is out to bid and closes on May 27th; the selection will be made at the Chino Valley Fire District Board of Director's June meeting.
Mayor Bennett spoke about the recent Open House at Fire Station and Sharps Events.
Fire Chief Williams commented that the Open House received a low attendance due to other competing events occurring the same weekend in addition to the event usually hosted in October.
Vice Mayor Johsz spoke on the recent fire in the State Park and reminded everyone to be aware of the summer months approaching and thanked the team for putting the fire out quickly.
Council Member Marquez stated that fire season not only occurs during the summer months but is year-round.
Police: Police Chief Girard reminded residents that May is Bicycle Safety Awareness Month and reminded e-bike operators and parents where applicable, that e-bikes are prohibited in: City parks, City-Owned Open Spaces and on sidewalks within the City.
He provided the definition of e-bikes which are bicycles that are equipped with fully operable pedals, electric motors of less than 750 watts which equate to a top speed of no more than 28 miles per hour. He pointed out that many manufacturers market their Docusign Envelope ID: 1FB60555-445D-43FD-8223-4911FEE41088
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products as e-bikes; however, with their top speeds, they are like dirt bikes and motorcycles and are not street legal or require a motorcycle license from DMV to operate. The Chino Hills Police Department will be conducting enforcement operations through the month of May.
Council Member Marquez commented that the enforcement is to provide safety to the community.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE [01:02:01]
City Manager Montgomery had nothing to report.
COUNCIL REPORTS [01:02:09]
Vice Mayor Johsz
• OMNITRANS BOARD
Vice Mayor Johsz attended the Omnitrans Board meeting and stated they discussed negotiations with their employee bargaining unit and conducted their annual review of the Executive Director.
• LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Vice Mayor Johsz attended the Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting and stated they received updates on State and Federal legislation, waiting on the May revision for State budget, and keeping an eye on where the City's earmark requests are with the Federal Government.
Council Member Rogers stated the Committee looks at bills that are passing through Sacramento, and what may affect Chino Hills, mostly on housing, homelessness, and loss of local control.
Council Member Marquez
• SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD
o BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Board meeting where the Board discussed negotiations for new Executive Director, Carrie Schindler. He also spoke on his attendance at the City/County Conference in Lake Arrowhead and recommended the Chino Valley Fire District attend next year.
Council Member Rogers
• CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY BOARD
Council Member Rogers attended the Chino Basin Desalter Authority Board meeting and stated the Board approved service contracts for repairs and enhancements of facilities and wells.
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• CHINO HILLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD
Council Member Rogers attended the Chino Hills Community Foundation Board meeting and stated that at their annual May meeting the Board approved their annual budget, held the re-election of officers, discussed donations to the new Community Center, and announced that the Wine Walk will be held on October 11th; tickets will go on sale in late July.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [01:08:07]
Rogers: Council Member Rogers stated he attended the Open House hosted by Chino Valley Fire District and the City/County Conference in Lake Arrowhead hosted by San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.
Marquez: Council Member Marquez spoke on Proposition No. 36 and the issue of trying to get the people who are taking drugs and stealing drugs treatment and the difficulty of taking them to court to prosecute due to funding issues. He spoke on the visibility of the trash dumpster by Los Patrones Mexican Cuisine and Cantina located on Chino Hills Parkway and requested it be screened or relocated out of visibility from restaurant patrons. He provided a timeline for the trucks transporting dirt for the Serenity Development Project; invited all the Council Members to attend an upcoming Cal Cities Latino Caucus Board Mid-Year Retreat dinner on Friday, June 27th; and thanked those that attended the successful Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference and General Assembly. Lastly, he spoke on the Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) Sessions he attended and how it impacted his perspective on those that do not have water like we do.
Moran: Council Member Moran congratulated Ruben S. Ayala High School’s Swim and Dive Team for being CIF Champions this year. She announced the Historical Society’s next meeting on Monday, June 9th at Los Serranos Country Club where they will discuss the history of Los Serranos. She spoke on her attendance at the City/County Conference in Lake Arrowhead. Lastly, thanked staff for taking advantage of utilizing the water bills to print and include announcements in the City.
Johsz: Vice Mayor Johsz asked Public Works Director Bobadilla to look at Ramona Avenue and Los Serranos Boulevard, as the street is in need of major street repairs.
He invited residents to attend the Chino Hills High School Baseball CIF Playoffs game on Friday, May 16th.
Bennett: Mayor Bennett congratulated all graduates who will be having their ceremonies in the upcoming weeks. He thanked all those in attendance at the City Council meeting and commended Council and staff’s for getting through the many presentations successfully.
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ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE [01:15:52]
Mayor Bennett adjourned the meeting at 7:15 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,
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: May 27, 2025
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