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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
JUNE 10, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Bennett called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ (via teleconference)
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 5:15 p.m. for Closed Session. City Clerk Balz did not attend this portion of the meeting.
EXISTING LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Existing Litigation - City of Chino Hills v. Weiming Mo, Zhao Jun, and Does 1 through 30, inclusive - Case No. CIVSB 2312001
POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Potential Initiation of Litigation (1 case)
CLOSED SESSION RECESS
Mayor Bennett recessed the Closed Session at 5:53 p.m.
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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 (via teleconference)
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
ELIZABETH CALCIANO, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
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 [01:35]
Led by Mayor Art Bennett.
INVOCATION [02:11]
Led by Chaplain Yang Wong, Chino Valley Fire District.
PRESENTATIONS
HIGHLIGHTED VOLUNTEER - DAN HOSTETLER [03:28]
Mayor Bennett presented certificates of recognition on behalf of the City, Congresswoman Kim, Senator Seyarto, Assemblymember Chen, County Supervisor Hagman, and the Cities of Diamond Bar and Industry to Dan Hostetler for his work with Tres Hermanos and as a National Night Out Volunteer. Mr. Hostetler thanked the City of Chino Hills for the recognition and encouraged everyone to visit the beautiful Tres Hermanos property.
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PRESENTATION - 1, 2, 3 - TCP PROJECT UPDATE [07:40]
Mark Wiley, Utility Operations Manager, Fe Rama, Senior Engineer, and Katie Squires, Construction Manager with Butier Engineering, briefed the City Council on the PowerPoint presentation, on file in the City Clerk's Office, providing an update on the 1,2,3 -TCP Project that was initiated in response to the State of California lowering the maximum contaminant level found in the groundwater throughout California. The TCP facility will allow the City to reactivate six City-owned wells, provide an additional source of high-quality drinking water, treat 2,000 gallons of water per minute, and produce three million gallons of water per day. They discussed project milestones and presented a timelapse video and photos of the construction site to depict the progression over time.
Lastly, they discussed the cost summary of the approved budget of $23 million dollars of which $3.6 million was allocated for consulting and engineering services, $15.6 million for the construction contract, and miscellaneous and administrative expenses included with total expenditures to date at $20 million dollars which still puts the project within the approved budget.
Mayor Bennett inquired if the plant would treat the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS). Mr. Wiley responded yes and added that the granulated activated carbon will remove it from the water.
Mr. Wiley stated that the next steps are to finalize the Operations and Maintenance Monitoring Plan (OMMP), which they have been going back and forth with the State for changes and updates. Mr. Wiley added that a last-minute request was made from the State to construct a metering station that will blend water in the distribution system with Well water going into the plant and once built, they will sign off on the permit to start operating the plant.
Council Member Marquez inquired if there was a generator to run the plant when there are Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) shutoffs and Mr. Wiley responded affirmatively.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT [24:56]
Public Information Officer (PIO) Freeman announced the following information:
• STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
o The annual State of the City Address was hosted by Mayor Bennett Thursday, June 5th at the Chino Hills Community Center
o The State of the City and live event video including the presentation of Unsung Hero awards is available online at
www.chinohills.org/StateoftheCity and a recording will air through the end of June on the City’s TV Channel 3/41
• NATIONAL NIGHT OUT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
o Save the date for this year’s National Night Out event returning on August 5th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
o Each year, neighborhoods across Chino Hills participate by hosting their own individual neighborhood events such as potlucks, barbecues, or ice cream socials
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o Neighborhoods that register their event with the City by July 22nd will receive a free organizing kit from the City to support their event o During the evening, our City Council Members, City officials, and our Police and Fire Departments will try to visit as many registered events as possible
o For more information and to register online, visit
www.chinohills.org/NNO
• CONCERTS AND MOVIES IN THE PARK
• Concerts in the Park kicks off on June 11th at Veterans Park at 7:00 pm with music by Upstream
• Movies in the Park returns to the Community Center on Thursday, June 12th at 8:00 pm with a screening of “Inside Out 2” ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION [26:09]
There was no action taken during Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS [26:16]
There were no public comments.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST / LEVINE ACT ANNOUNCEMENTS [26:28] There were no conflict-of-interest or Levine Act announcements to record.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR [26:40]
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 Marquez and seconded by Council Member Rogers to approve the remaining Consent Calendar Items.
MINUTES
The City Council approved May 27 2025, City Council Special Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes.
PAYMENT REGISTER
The City Council ratified payments over $25,000 totaling $9,022,767,32 for the month ended April 30, 2025, as presented.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Financial Report for month ended April 30, 2025, as presented.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLATIONS
The City Council authorized cancellation of the July 22, August 26, and December 23, 2025, City Council meetings.
INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY PASS-THROUGH REGIONAL SEWERAGE
CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FEE - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025R-020 of the City of Chino Hills, Amending Section 10.1.04 of the City of Chino Hills Rules and Regulations for Sewer Service to Implement the Inland Empire Utilities Agency Pass-Through Regional Sewerage Capital Construction Fee Unchanged at $8,620 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit and Determining That the Adoption of the Fee is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
SB 1 ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 - RESOLUTION
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025R-021 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a List of Projects for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funded by SB 1 The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017” to add City-wide Traffic Signal Backplate Improvement, Los Serranos Residential Street Improvements, and Street Improvements Program FY 2025-26 Projects.
FINAL APPROVAL TRACT MAP 20286 - AGREEMENT - SERENITY GROVE The City Council (1) approved the Final Map for Tract Map No. 20286, consisting of 51 numbered lots and six lettered lots, located on an approximately 85-acre property on Canyon Hills Road in Carbon Canyon, and authorized and directed the City Clerk to cause such Final Map to be recorded; (2) authorized and directed the Mayor to execute, and authorized and directed the City Clerk to cause to be recorded, Tract Map No. 20286 (Serenity Grove) Subdivision Improvement Agreement No. A2025-118; (3) accepted cash deposit in the amount of $47,700 to guarantee setting of monuments; (4) approved and authorized acceptance of the improvement securities for Performance and Labor/Materials Bonds - Landscape; Performance and Labor/Materials Bonds - Off- Site Road; Performance and Labor/Materials Bonds - Off-Site Sewer; Performance and Labor/Materials Bonds - On-Site Domestic Water; Performance and Labor/Materials Bonds - On-Site Drainage; Performance and Labor/Materials Bonds - On-Site Road; and Performance and Labor/Materials Bonds - On-Site Sewer in amounts as outlined in the written Staff Report, on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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ITEMS INITITATED BY COUNCIL
JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE HEARING APPOINTMENT [27:26] City Manager Montgomery explained the process of participating in the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) where a State Auditor can look at a State Program/Operation to see if it is functioning as it should. He explained that discussion began at the Legislative Advocacy Committee in January regarding fires occurring in Los Angeles.
At that meeting, the City’s lobbyist asked if there were fire risks outside of the City’s control and whether there were legislative actions to take which sparked an interest in looking at the State Park. It was also suggested to advocate in Sacramento alongside the City of Brea. Soon after, staff met with city staff from Public Works and the City Manager’s office, Chino Valley Fire District (CVFD), City of Brea and Brea Fire to discuss concerns at the State Park focusing on requirements for weed abatement or fire risk management and those who oversee those activities. The meeting led to Senator Kelly Seyarto who was interested in moving forward with review submitting a letter to JLAC to have several questions answered such as if the agency is accomplishing their goals, if laws or regulations are in place for accountability, is there sufficient oversight and are resources allocated. There was an additional meeting that took place with the State Park, Chino Hills staff, CVFD, Orange County Fire Authority and the City of Yorba Linda to develop a general understanding of what all agencies see as the risks within respective jurisdictions. The JLAC hearing will take place June 18th with an opportunity for public comments to convey concerns.
Mayor Bennett suggested those who sit on the Legislative Advocacy Committee should be the representatives to attend the JLAC hearing. Discussion ensued suggesting that Council Member Marquez be appointed to represent the City of Chino Hills at the hearing in Sacramento.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Bennett and seconded by Council Member Rogers to appoint Council Member Marquez to attend and represent the City at the JLAC Hearing in Sacramento on June 18, 2025.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2025 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED [39:54]
Community Development Director Liguori and Planning Manager Hofflinger briefed the City Council on the PowerPoint Presentation and staff report, which are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Community Development Director Liguori outlined the public outreach efforts over the past five years consisting of: 22 workshops and public meetings held, two surveys conducted, and 7,000 notices were mailed directly to homes. He added that the General Plan provides the framework for the next 10 years for the City and that any areas slated for changes will undergo their own project level evaluation and future outreach. This plan is a balance of meeting the requirements of State law to provide sufficient sites for future housing developments, conserving open space areas, and maintaining existing areas. Lastly, he thanked Planning Manager Hofflinger for his work over the past five years as he did a lot of the work on the project.
Planning Manager Hofflinger provided background on the five-year process implementing the 6th cycle of the General Plan. The current General Plan to implement the 5th RHNA cycle was updated in 2015 and was a comprehensive update which included updates to seven elements of the General Plan. For the 6th cycle, the State allocated 3,700 units for Chino Hills for various income levels planned for year 2021 to 2029. He noted the Housing Element was adopted and certified in September of 2022 and under Government State Law the General Plan update and Zoning needs to be implemented within three years that certification. He stated as a comparison the difference between the 5th RHNA cycle and the 6th RHNA cycle is about 3,000 additional units. The 2025 General Plan updates the remaining seven elements to reflect the Housing Element, Code and Specific Plan amendments, and the adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. He reemphasized that the 5th RHNA cycle had 800 units, and the 6th cycle is 3,700 which is an additional 3,000 more units allocated.
He pointed out key elements in the General Plan that had comprehensive updates including land use designations which include 11 RHNA sites. Minor updates to the Circulation Element include updates to roadway descriptions and clarifications, public transit, the new metric for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and the roadway plan. The Conservation Element was updated to reflect the recently updated Water and Wastewater Master Plans and updated maps and exhibits. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element was updated to incorporate the 2000 Parks Master Plan that is focused on amenities and park facilities updates. The Noise Element had minor updates to the noise study. The Safety Element provided the most comprehensive update that incorporated many components of State law compliance and included climate change vulnerability assessment and updated Cal Fire hazard maps. The last element updated is the Economic Development Element that primarily focused on commercial development that has happened since 2015. He pointed out that there were several sections of the Development Code were updated to implement the Housing Element Plan.
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He discussed details of the two Specific Plan Amendments for The Shoppes that will include three new RHNA sites: The Shoppes, The Shoppes II site and the Parking Overflow site. He stated the Commons will include RHNA allocations as well. Lastly, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan builds on the efforts since the last updates in 2007 and includes parks, city facilities and amenities. The last portion is the Environmental Review and CEQA with Air Quality and Transportation having significant and unavoidable impacts. He noted that the draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) was published for public review for 45 days and received nine comment letters mostly concerning earthquakes, flood zones, transportation, utility standards for projects, fire safety and wildfire.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
City Clerk Balz announced that there were two emails received regarding the General Plan which were made available to Council, staff and the public.
Erik Roesberry, resident, requested additional studies for new development proposed near Bayberry Dr. and expressed concerns for the animals in the creek and the environmental impact that will occur due to the additional traffic noise.
Cynthia Almeda, resident, spoke on environmental impact, potential loss of view, concern for animals in the creek, natural landscapes, and run-off and drainage that will be impacted with the new proposed development.
Jack Greening, resident, supports city plans to accommodate state RHNA mandates.
Luis Araoz, resident, expressed his concern on further developing the City, the additional traffic, sewage, air quality, utility service supply, school availability, Mello- Roos, and police availability.
Andrew Sharp, resident, spoke on development proposed near Bayberry Dr. and concerns with impact animals will have in the ecosystem and potential watermain breaks and sewer issues as the land shifts.
Louise O’Hara, resident, spoke on proposed apartments near the Western Hills golf course in Carbon Canyon and expressed concern about the additional traffic it will create.
Michelle Roesberry, resident, spoke on action plan and asked about the natural run-off and where it will drain to, and will there still be access to properties on Bayberry Dr. through Woodview Rd.
Robert Smith, resident, agreed with what all the residents spoke about and emphasized the zones in concern are five and nine.
Taylor Winkler, resident, asked what can be done to stop the proposed development discussed off Woodview Rd. and Carbon Canyon Rd.
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Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Council Members requested Community Development Director Liguori to answer questions regarding: the Wang Property, realignment and vacation of Woodview Rd., the Lewis apartments status at Western Hills Country Club, redefine the RHNA process, Measure U, the State’s change in required units needed, and how projects moving forward which are outlined in the General Plan update will be opened to the public for discussion.
Council Member Moran thanked the residents who took the time to attend the meeting and reiterated that the Council does not take this lightly.
Mr. Liguori responded that the RHNA process occurs every eight years and the State assigns an amount of development necessary for particular regions of the State and Chino Hills is in the Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) sixth county region. A number is given to comply with as a SCAG region that is then broken up within the cities and counties in the region and in response, cities, must zone enough sites to meet the RHNA need. The need is broken into four categories: very low-, low-, moderate-income, and above moderate median income. The City’s obligation is to zone sites to be available for development of homes to be built. The State also assigns a density for those various categories. He spoke on Measure U that establishes and sets the level of development consistent generally with the Chino Hills Specific Plan.
Although the City has a growth control Measure, the City still needs to comply with State mandated growth. In that process the City has to provide enough land to meet the target numbers. The Council had to make difficult choices to find areas that were already zoned for development and the sites identified have been zoned for development since prior to incorporation. He added that the City has many geographical constraints that will likely not be developed due to lack of infrastructure and access so it will become more difficult to accommodate this growth in the future.
He pointed out that the larger sites will require more detailed analysis; however, a detailed study has not occurred because CEQA provides that certain sized developments can be reviewed on a project level basis whereas the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) reviewed is at a broader program level. He provided the example of development proposed on the Wang property which would require a Specific Plan and more engagement and input from the public. Lastly, he spoke on Bayberry Dr. and added that the property is worth ensuring that the adjacent development will not have detrimental impacts for surrounding residents.
Council Member Rogers asked for an explanation of the 6th cycle versus the 5th cycle regarding the RHNA numbers. Community Development Director Liguori responded that 3,000 more units are needed, and the challenging part is the 2,209 units, which is the combined number for lower income, needs to be zoned at a default density of 30 units per acre, that would be in comparison to a three-story apartment.
Council Member Marquez stated that this discussion started in 2020 and the initial allocation of units provided was 800 and the State came back with 4,100 but after discussion it was reduced to 3,729 units.
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Vice Mayor Joshz clarified that affordability housing does not imply Section 8 housing.
Discussion ensued on the Aerojet Rocketdyne site and how contamination levels are still under review by the State Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), although designated for development, there is not an opportunity to proceed until the DTSC clears the site.
City Manager Montgomery emphasized to the speakers in attendance that even though the properties are zoned for development, each project will have a review process and specific answers to questions will be addressed and impacts will be considered.
Mr. Liguori responded that the action to be taken is to adopt the General Plan updated components and certify the Environmental Impact Report as well as introduce Ordinances to implement the zone changes for the properties and the Development Code changes needed for those particular sites. He noted that there is a three-year time limit for implementation from the adoption of the Housing Element and emphasized there are consequences to City if zone changes are not adopted which includes the levy of fines for noncompliance with the Housing Element. Lastly, he reminded the community that the City still has a little bit of ability to decide what happens in the community including ensuring adequate infrastructure and that environmental and safety impacts are addressed.
Council Member Moran asked if there is a timeframe to have a property developed.
Community Development Director Ligouri responded that the City is not obligated to make sure the units are built; the City is only obligated that the site is zoned for homes to be built.
Council Member Marquez asked if Developers typically build the maximum units. Mr.
Liguori stated that developers have to be creative on how to achieve density at the minimum while meeting all the safety and fire hazard requirements which gets challenging.
Following a discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Moran and seconded by Vice Mayor Johsz to (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025R-022 of the City of Chino Hills, Certifying Final Subsequent Program Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2013051082, Making Findings of Fact, Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 2025 General Plan and Zoning Map/Code Update - General Plan Amendment No. 22GPA01, Zoning Map Amendment No. 22ZC02, Municipal Code Amendment No. 22MCA03, The Shoppes Specific Plan SP04-01 6th Amendment, and The Commons Specific Plan SP06-01 1st Amendment; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025R-023 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting the 2025 General Plan Update Amendment and General Plan Land Use Map Amendment No. 22GPA01, Superseding and Replacing the City’s Land Use; Circulation; Conservation; Parks, Recreation, and Open Space; Noise; Economic Development; and Safety Elements; and Land Use Map, and Approving an Update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan; (3) introduce an Ordinance entitled:
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Chapters 16.02, 16.04, 16.11, 16.34 and 16.58 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code, Adding Chapter 16.15 (Housing Priority Zoning Districts) and Appendix F (Objective Design Standards) to the Municipal Code, and Amending the Zoning Map (22MCA03 and 22ZC02)” for first reading by title only and waiving further reading; (4) adopt Resolution No. 2025R-024 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting Amendment No. 1 to the Commons Specific Plan SP06-01; and (5) introduce an Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting Amendment No. 6 to the Shoppes Specific Plan SP04-01” for first reading by title only and waiving further reading.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
RECESS MEETING
Mayor Art Bennett recessed the meeting for a short break at 7:59 p.m.
RECONVENE MEETING
Mayor Bennett reconvened the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 ANNUAL VACANCY AND RECRUITMENT REPORT [2:00:12]
Assistant City Manager Hill stated that this public hearing item is a new requirement per Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 that went into effect January 1, 2025, requiring a public hearing be held to share information on staffing vacancy rates prior to the annual budget adoption. The legislation was intended to address persistent staffing shortages experienced by many public agencies and increase transparency in workforce data reporting. The City of Chino Hills has approved 154 full time positions, and the current overall vacancy rate is 5.58 percent which is below the 20 percent threshold established by AB 2561 that would trigger expanded reporting requirements.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak, hearing none, Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
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Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Johsz and seconded by Council Member Rogers to review and file the annual report on vacancy rates and recruitment efforts as required by AB 2561.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS LIMITS - RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED [02:02:08]
City Manager Montgomery briefed the City Council on the PowerPoint Presentation and staff report which are on file in the City Clerk's Office and noted that the City Council held a Budget Workshop on May 27, 2025 which covered the topics in depth.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak, hearing none, Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Following a the report, a motion was made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Council Member Rogers adopt resolutions entitled: (1) Resolution No. 2025R-025 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and (2) Resolution No. 2025R-026 of the City of Chino Hills, Establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriations Limits for the City of Chino Hills, Community Facilities District No. 10 (Fairfield Ranch) and Community Facilities District 2015 (Vila Borba).
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
BUDGET RELATED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS [02:23:54]
City Clerk Balz announced the Budget Related Consent Calendar items and asked the Council if there were any items to pull. Hearing none, a motion was made by Council Member Rogers and seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the following Budget related items:
PURCHASE ORDERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
The City Council (1) approved HPS West, Inc. dba HydroPro Solutions as a sole source provider of the Master Meter product line per Chino Hills Municipal Code Section Docusign Envelope ID: 3FAE7AE7-80D0-461C-90F9-2900AC8817CD
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(CHMC) 3.16.110.B. - Sole Source, thus dispensing with the competitive bidding procedures of CHMC Chapter 3.16 - Purchasing System; (2) authorized the issuance of a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Purchase Order for Master Meter products from HPS West, Inc. dba HydroPro Solutions in the amount of $670,000; and (3) authorized the issuance of FY 2025-26 Blanket Purchase Orders for Amazon Capital Services for ($100,000) and Lowe's for ($80,000).
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (“NEEDS LIST”) - RESOLUTION ADOPTED The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025R-027 of the City of Chino Hills, Updating and Amending the List of Anticipated Capital Improvements to be Funded, in Whole or in Part, Through the Levy of Development Impact Fees (The "Needs List").
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED [02:24:45]
There were no comments.
SAFETY UPDATES [02:24:48]
Fire: Deputy Fire Chief Skibar stated there was nothing to report.
Police: Police Chief Girard stated there was nothing to report.
COUNCIL REPORTS [02:25:20]
Vice Mayor Johsz
• OMNITRANS BOARD
Vice Mayor Johsz attended the Omnitrans Board meeting and stated they recognized their outgoing Chair, Frank Navarro and New Chair, Alan Wapner.
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 stated that the Board received an update on the Freeway Service Patrol Program, held the election of New Officers: President, Rick Denison and Vice President, Joe Baca Jr., and approved Budget requests, the Executive Director Employment Contract, and the General Counsel Employment Agreement Amendment.
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Council Member Rogers
• CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY BOARD
Council Member Rogers attended the Chino Basin Desalter Authority Board meeting, and the Board approved ten different service agreements on various projects and promoted County Manager to CFO/Treasurer.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [02:28:44]
Johsz: Vice Mayor Johsz thanked staff for accommodating his teleconference attendance for the meeting.
Rogers: Council Member Rogers thanked staff for their work on the General Plan update. He asked Public Works Director Bobadilla for an update on projects pertaining to recycled water installations. Public Works Director Bobadilla responded there is one on Eucalyptus Avenue and the other on English Road. He noted the disruption on Peyton Drive and English Road due to the contractor tying into the existing recycled watermain on Peyton Drive. As for completion, they should both be completed by the end of summer or early fall but noted there may be a delay on Eucalyptus Avenue due to a delay in materials for the installation of the pedestrian signal.
Council Member Rogers asked if there has been dialogue with residents regarding process and cost to tie into existing recycled watermain. Public Works Director Bobadilla responded that they are actively working with the residents and added that if they choose not to connect to the existing watermain, the connection point will be there if they change their mind.
Moran: Council Member Moran spoke on the construction of Butterfield Rehabilitation Project and thanked residents at the south end of town for being patient during the big undertaking. She discussed the process to vet projects as they are heard before a Commission or Council and provided an example of the Shady View Project where residents brought forth their concerns and together with the Council and staff, addressed those concerns and provided a finished product which included their input.
Marquez: Council Member Marquez attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Executive/Administration Committee where the Committee discussed the program development framework to support the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games; attended the SCAG Transportation Committee where they received an update on the California High Speed Rail Authority and he noted that Phase One will be 494 miles and Phase Two is 300 miles, he added that they received Brightline West updates; and lastly, he attended the SCAG Regional Council Committee meeting where they approved the Executive Director’s contract amendment. He thanked Public Works staff for picking up tires on Carbon Canyon Road, congratulated the Mayor and staff on a wonderful presentation of the State of the City and spoke on meeting with Michael Sevilla who was in prison for 23 years and has turned his life around and is currently attending college and moving forward.
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Bennett: Mayor Bennett thanked staff for their hard work on the Chino Hills State of the City. He spoke on attendance at the Filipino American Seniors Association (FASA) where they recognized their outgoing and incoming President. He reminded residents that the Concerts in the Park will begin June 11th and will continue for the next eight weeks and that the concert to celebrate the 4th of July will be held on July 2nd. Lastly, he wished all the fathers and grandfathers a Happy Father’s Day weekend.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE [02:34:15]
Mayor Bennett adjourned the meeting at 8:45 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 and that we may be with all the law enforcement and military that are dealing with the protests going on in Los Angeles and Santa Ana and all around the nation.
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