2025-126
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
JUNE 24, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Bennett called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ART BENNETT
BRIAN JOHSZ
RAY MARQUEZ
CYNTHIA MORAN
PETER J. ROGERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
ELIZABETH CALCIANO, ASSISTANT 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
AL GIRARD, CHIEF OF POLICE, CHINO HILLS POLICE
DEPARTMENT
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 [00:00:31]
Led by Mayor Bennett.
INVOCATION [00:00:51]
Led by Father Elmer Galiza, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION - PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
This item was continued to the July 8, 2025, City Council meeting.
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INTRODUCTION - CHINO VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT FIREFIGHTERS/PARAMEDICS This item was continued to the July 8, 2025, City Council meeting.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT [00:02:47]
Public Information Officer Freeman announced the following information:
On June 23, 2025, an isolated equipment fire ignited in City Hall that activated the building’s fire suppression sprinkler system, resulting in significant water damage to the facility and infrastructure. No injuries were reported, and the fire was quickly contained by the Chino Valley Fire District. Out of an abundance of caution, City Hall was closed to the public on June 24, 2025, and will remain closed through at least June 25, 2025, while evaluation and clean-up efforts continue.
City Officials are currently assessing the extent of the damage and working to determine when in-person services can safely resume. Limited City services remain available by phone and online, and residents are encouraged to visit www.chinohills.org for up-to- date information.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS [00:03:40]
There were no public comments.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST / LEVINE ACT ANNOUNCEMENTS [00:04:13] There were no conflict-of-interest or Levine Act announcements to record.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR [00:04:23]
Mayor Bennett announced the Consent Calendar items and asked the Council if there were any items to pull.
Council Member Rogers pulled Consent Calendar Item No. 12, pertaining to the write- off of uncollectible accounts and Council Member Moran pulled Item No. 17, pertaining to the Pinehurst Park Community Center and Splash Pad.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johsz and seconded by Council Member Rogers to approve the remaining Consent Calendar Items:
MINUTES
The City Council approved the June 10, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes, as presented.
CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL EXPENSE AND REIMBURSEMENT REPORT
The City Council received and filed the City Official’s 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 the period of May 13, through June 23, 2025, as presented.
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MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - DEVELOPMENT CODE AND ZONING MAP, AND THE SHOPPES SPECIFIC PLAN SP04-01 AMENDMENT - ORDINANCES
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 418 entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills Amending Title 16 (Development Code), 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);" and (2) Ordinance No. 419 amending The Shoppes Specific Plan entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills Adopting Amendment No. 6 to The Shoppes Specific Plan SP04-01" for second readings (Introduced on June 10, 2025).
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
MODIFICATION - 2214 GRAND AVENUE
The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A03- 88 with Southern California Edison Company and T-Mobile West LLC, to modify equipment on existing T-Mobile wireless facility consistent with the approvals granted by the Wireless Zoning Clearance Permit No. WZC-0003-2024 for the existing cell facility located at 2214 Grand Avenue (Southern California Edison Lattice Tower); and determined that the amendment is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AGREEMENT MODIFICATION - 3787 AQUEDUCT LANE
The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A98- 57 with VB Run, LLC to add five additional five-year renewal term options, extending the term through October 31, 2053; and to update, add and revised the agreement language to reflect current contract terms as outlined in the written staff report on file in the City Clerk's Office.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION SUPPORT FUNDING ALLOCATION
The City Council authorized the allocation of Community Organization Support Funds from Waste Management in the amount of $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to the Chino Hills Community Foundation in the amount of $15,000 and $5,000 to each Council Member to donate at their discretion.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A2021-157 with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. (KMA) to extend the termination date through June 30, 2026, to continue their advisory services on the Affordable Senior Housing Project.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - 2025-2030 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT CONSOLIDATED PLANS AND REPORT PREPARATION
The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A2025- 074 with Mosaic Community Planning, LLC., to increase the total contract not-to-exceed amount from $49,200 to $144,960 and extended the contract term to September 30, Docusign Envelope ID: 92A4C7C6-0273-4BF5-82AD-5D3ED9BE5B99
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2030 to add the preparation of Battery Backup Systems on Traffic Signals the Annual Action Plans for years two through five and City’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER) for years one through five, and add direct travel and translation costs for in-person data gathering and stakeholder meetings.
SPECIAL TAX LEVY - COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1 (VILA
BORBA) - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025R-028 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Vila Borba), Authorizing the Annual Levy of Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Resulting in an Increase to the Applied Rate Over the Prior Year.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - FUEL MODIFICATION SERVICES
The City Council authorized the (1) appropriation of $352,000 from the Open Space Management Fund; and (2) execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2022- 265 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $10,874,200 to $11,226,200 for annual fuel modification efforts in open space areas in both the north and south parts of the City for continuity.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - CITY-WIDE TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2024-051 with West Coast Arborists, Inc., amending Exhibit A - Compensation to add an annual 2.90 percent Consumer Price Index based adjustment and annual adjustments thereafter due to increased regional inflation and rising labor expenses, consistent with contract terms.
WATER EMERGENCY STREET REPAIRS
The City Council authorized a budget amendment to appropriate $450,000 from the Water Utility Fund for water emergency street repairs due to aging infrastructure maintenance and repair costs for the City’s water system.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
WRITE OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE UTILITY ACCOUNTS [00:4:56]
Council Member Rogers pulled this item for discussion and asked Finance Director Buhagiar if there are mechanisms in place that would alleviate the number of write-offs that the City incurs each year due to non-payment of water bills or damage to city property.
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Finance Director Buhagiar stated that there are measures in place, but due to Senate Bill 998, which has extended the amount of time before a water account can be locked off for non-payment it can cause an accumulation of 2-3 bill cycles.
Assistant City Attorney Calciano stated that there are several factors that play a role in property damage issues and each incident would need to be looked at individually to determine how to move forward.
Finance Director Buhagiar confirmed that non-payment accounts are sent to collections even though the accounts are written off.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Rogers and seconded by Council Member Moran to authorize (1) the write-off of $41,755.39 in uncollectible utility accounts receivable and $40,001.85 in general accounts receivable for a total amount of $81,757.24 incurred prior to May 31, 2024; and (2) the appropriation of $93,000.89 from various funds for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 write-off of uncollectible accounts.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
AGREEMENT - PINEHURST PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AND SPLASH PAD PROJECT [00:09:39]
Council Member Moran pulled this item for discussion and stated that there is a small number of community members who have voiced concern over the proposed Community Center in the south end of the City, and she wanted to address some of those concerns to let the public know that the project is of great value to the City.
Council Member Rogers stated that the City is still relatively young and in the process of continuing to add new amenities throughout the City. He also stated that the County is funding approximately fifty percent of the proposed cost of the project.
Council Member Marquez asked if these concerns are coming from social media and stated that the Council supports the project and he inquired about the location of younger children within the city.
City Manager Montgomery stated that due to large multi-family complexes that tend to house younger families, as well as the proximity of the high school, the location of the proposed Community Center is well suited for the area.
Council Member Marquez stated that the City’s summer camp program sells out quickly and the proposed Community Center will allow for additional programs in this area.
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Vice Mayor Johsz stated that there is a need at the south end of town for a community center for our many community groups who utilize meeting space, such as Boy and Girl Scouts programming.
Council Member Marquez asked if the redistribution of staff is possible when the proposed Community Center is opened and City Manager Montgomery confirmed that staffing needs will be identified and vetted to meet the needs of the new facility.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Johsz and seconded by Council Member Marquez to authorize Agreement No. A2025-122 with RJM Design Group, Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,682,245 for the preparation of design plans and specifications for the Pinehurst Park Community Center and Splash Pad project.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
AGREEMENT - ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER OF THE INLAND EMPIRE JOINT POWERS AUHTORITY [00:15:10]
City Manager Montgomery briefed the City Council on the staff report which is on file in the City Clerk’s office. He spoke about the City entering into an agreement with the Animal Resource Center (ARC) of the Inland Empire beginning July 1, 2025, but services would not be in effect until July 1, 2027. City Manager Montgomery stated that the City would continue to partner with the Inland Valley Humane Society, who is committed to seeing the City through the transition to ARC.
City Manager Montgomery reviewed the operational costs as well as the capital costs associated with the construction of the new facility, costs being offset by the revenue received from licensing, the purchase of a truck and equestrian trailer that would support the community’s needs, the Council’s direction on joining the Joint Powers Authority, and the need to appoint a Council Member to the Board.
Discussion ensued regarding how all operational and capital costs are calculated by each City’s share, voting percentages for the different agencies represented on the Board, and meeting times of the ARC Board.
Vice Mayor Johsz expressed his concerns over the disparity in percentage of the votes for each of the member agencies on the Board.
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Ontario Deputy City Manager Jordan Villwock spoke about other agencies potentially joining the JPA after the permanent shelter is operational, the misinterpretation of the article in the Chino Valley Champion regarding rising costs due to Change Orders, as well as the possibility of revising the Memorandum of Understanding between the member agencies after a year’s worth of data is collected to better understand how the agencies will work together.
Following a discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Rogers and seconded by Council Member Marquez to (1) authorize the execution of Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement No. A2025-123 with the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire (ARC) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to become a member agency for animal care and shelter services, committing the City to funding 15 percent of capital improvements, currently estimated at $8.5 million, as well as ongoing operational costs starting in Fiscal Year 2027-28, currently estimated at $900,000 annually; and (2) appropriate $162,500 from the General Fund in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
A second motion was made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Vice Mayor Johsz for the remaining part of the recommendation to appoint Council Member Rogers to serve as a Director and Council Member Marquez to serve as Alternate to the ARC JPA Board of Directors.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
2025-26 ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORTS - RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED [34:44]
Michelle Laase, Project Manager, District Administration Services with Willdan Financial Services, briefed the City Council on the staff report which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. She spoke about Landscape and Lighting Districts, Special Maintenance areas and how assessment funds are supported and spent.
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Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak, hearing none, Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Johsz and seconded by Council Member Rogers to adopt (1) Resolution No. 2025R-029 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of Chino Hills Landscape and Lighting District No. 1, to Confirm the Annual Assessments and Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Chino Hills Landscape and Lighting District No. 1, Pursuant to Provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code, Section 22500 Et Seq.); (2) Resolution No. 2025R-030 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of Chino Hills Vellano Landscaping and Lighting District, to Confirm the Annual Assessments Resulting in an Increase to the Applied Rate over the Prior Year and Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Chino Hills Vellano Landscaping and Lighting District, Pursuant to Provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code, Section 22500 Et Seq.); (3) Resolution No. 2025R-031 of the City of Chino Hills, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Body of Chino Hills Los Serranos Lighting Maintenance District, to Confirm the Annual Assessments and Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Chino Hills Los Serranos Lighting Maintenance District, Pursuant to Provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code, Section 22500 Et Seq.); (4) Resolution No. 2025R-032 of the City of Chino Hills, Confirming Service Charges for Collection on the Tax Roll for Chino Hills Special Maintenance Area No. 1 and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments Pursuant to Provisions of the San Bernardino County Ordinance No. SD91-11 as Adopted by City of Chino Hills Ordinance Nos. 91-01 And 92-02; and (5) Resolution No. 2025R-033 of the City of Chino Hills, Confirming Service Charges for Collection on the Tax Roll for Chino Hills Special Maintenance Area No. 2 and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments Pursuant to Provisions of San Bernardino County Ordinance No. SD83-2 as Adopted by City of Chino Hills Ordinance Nos. 91-01 and 92-02.
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 [00:37:32]
City Clerk Balz stated that one public comment was received via email and was placed on the dais for Council review and in the public book at the front counter.
Selena spoke about ICE raids, asked for the City to uphold the anti-hate resolution that was passed, and asked Council Members what the City of Chino Hills is doing for the marginalized community members.
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SAFETY UPDATES [00:41:14]
Fire: Fire Chief Williams spoke about the fire incident at City Hall and offered his condolences, as well as thanked his personnel that responded to the incident. He said the District stands ready to assist the City with any needs that may arise.
Council Member Marquez asked if the District performs any services to minimize the water damage.
Chief Williams explained that the District first controls and extinguishes the fire, then begins the salvage and overhaul process which includes covering up valuables before a truck comes into to squeegee or pump some of the water out of the building prior to a restoration company’s arrival.
Mayor Bennett and Council Member Marquez thanked Chief Williams and his staff for their quick response that assisted in minimizing the damage to City Hall.
Police: Police Chief Girard spoke about a theft that occurred on May 29th at 5:00 p.m. in the self-checkout line at Costco where a female victim had her wallet stolen from the cart through a coordinated distraction theft event. Three male suspects were identified through video surveillance after the unauthorized use of the victim’s bank card in the local area. After a brief vehicle and foot pursuit, the suspects were apprehended and arrested for multiple counts of theft and conspiracy and booked at West Valley Detention Center.
Council Member Marquez asked if there were any arrests made at the recent protest and Chief Girard stated that there were two calls reported of a disturbance and vandalism, but only one crime report was taken for vandalism.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES
There were no City Manager updates.
COUNCIL REPORTS [00:46:37]
Mayor Bennett
• CHINO VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD
Mayor Bennett attended the Chino Valley Fire District Board meeting and stated that there were announcements for service awards and new employees, as well as the passing of resolutions adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and approving of a contract with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and CalFire. He continued that a contract was awarded for Fire Station 68.
Vice Mayor Johsz
• WEST VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD Vice Mayor Johsz attended the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Board and stated that the Board passed the annual budget and spoke about a new procedure that is in place to deal with flea-born typhus that is related to a population of feral cats in public places that can spread the disease which can cause an outbreak.
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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 revised the Conflict-of-Interest Code, reviewed the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Action Plan for the fourth quarter, awarded contracts for freeway patrol services, and reviewed the Federal Compliance Update and the Smart County Master Plan. He continued that he formed a 12- member ad hoc committee for Measure I and they will be communicating with the City Council's for all local cities within the SBCTA jurisdiction soon.
o LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Legislative Policy Committee meeting and stated the Committee reviewed State and Federal updates.
o METRO VALLEY STUDY SESSION
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Metro Valley Study Session meeting and said that four new stations have opened, in which he attended the Pomona North Station grand opening. He said that the Committee also elected the new Chairperson and Vice Chair.
o TRANSIT COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Transit Committee meeting and said that the Committee elected the new Chairperson and Vice Chair and reviewed the State of Good Repairs for Fiscal Year 2024-25. He continued that a Measure I toolkit will be distributed to all cities.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [00:50:40]
Moran: Council Member Moran asked Chief Girard about the best practice when placing a 911 emergency call from a cellphone. Chief Girard recommended being as specific as possible with your location, address of location is always preferred, however if all you can describe are landmarks, the Deputies will still be deployed to your location as they are familiar with the areas they patrol, and all calls are geolocated.
Council Member Moran commended the Chino Hills Police Department for their swift action for the unfounded incident at Big League Dreams and thanked the Deputies for putting their lives on the line to save others. She said that the Council is extremely supportive of law enforcement.
Council Member Rogers thanked the Chino and Ontario Police Departments for responding to the incident at Big League Dreams and for providing support.
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Rogers: Council Member Rogers said that he attended the Ayres Hotel and Suites re- grand opening and that it was wonderful to reminisce with one of the owners about his attendance at the initial Grand Opening with Mayor Bennett 16 years ago. Council Member Rogers thanked his colleagues for the confidence and support in appointing him to the ARC Board of Directors.
Marquez: Council Member Marquez said that he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Legislative Committee, and the Committee reviewed that 2025 Advocacy and State Budget updates. He continued that SCAG held a retreat in Long Beach where they reviewed the priorities for the Strategic Plan, revisited the five-year budget history, revised the overall work plan, devised the President’s top three priorities of clean transportation and technology, housing production, and regional planning in support of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics games. He said that he attended the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) meeting in Sacramento regarding the Chino Hills State Park Audit the City requested and that he met with the Chief of Parks regarding fuel modification and weed abatement in the State Park. Council Member Marquez asked City staff to schedule a meeting with Chief Chamberlain soon to continue the discussion regarding fire mitigation in the State Park.
Council Member Marquez asked Public Works Director Bobadilla to describe the City’s plan for fire mitigation. Public Works Director Bobadilla stated that the City partners with Chino Valley Fire District for weed abatement procedures and that City staff who work in the field will also report back findings for additional investigation if needed. Council Member Marquez stated that most of the City is either in a high or very high fire zone per the new fire maps that were distributed by the State and wanted to know if there are any additional protocols in place. Fire Chief Williams stated that there are no differences for residents between the high fire and very hire fire zone, and for residents to continue to follow the proper protocols as prescribed. He continued that if a resident went from a moderate fire zone to a high fire zone, they would be required to abide by the regulations for the new zone. Fire Chief Williams invited residents to contact the Fire District for any assistance they may need under the new regulations. Council Member Marquez asked for a discussion regarding the hardening of homes to be agendized to help residents be able to retrofit their homes as needed.
Johsz: Vice Mayor Johsz said that the City of Chino was also in Sacramento attending the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to discuss the infrastructure of California Institution for Men located in Chino due to the aging facility and the many improvements that are needed. Council Member Marquez said that the audit was approved.
Council Member Moran stated that she wanted to inform the community of an event being hosted by St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for a new ministry called Walking with Moms in Need, which is a pregnancy resource center, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 3683 Chino Avenue, formerly the Hillview Acres site.
Bennett: Mayor Bennett said that he attended the June 11th Chino State of the City event held at the Planes of Fames Air Museum, as well as the Grand Re-opening of Ayres Suites in Chino Hills. He stated that he will be attending the ribbon cutting for seven new residences on Morningfield Drive on June 28th and he reminded the Docusign Envelope ID: 92A4C7C6-0273-4BF5-82AD-5D3ED9BE5B99
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community that the next City Council meeting is on July 8th, and that there will not be a second Council meeting in July. He continued that on July 2nd the Concerts in the Park series will be celebrating the 4th of July, on July 9th Battalion Chief Joe De Soto will be retiring from the Chino Valley Fire District, and that Costco will be holding their Grand Re-opening ceremony. Mayor Bennett said that on July 20th the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary.
Council Member Marquez said that Centro Basco in Chino was also honored as a business of the year.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE [01:03:01]
Mayor Bennett adjourned the meeting at 7:03 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: August 12, 2025
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