A G E N D AA G E N D A
CHINO HILLS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
6:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING
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 non-agendized items will depend on the number of speakers: three (3) minutes for 1-10 speakers; two (2) minutes for 11-15 speakers; and one (1) minute for 16 or more speakers. 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 Mayor and 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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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: Father Elmer Galiza, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
PRESENTATIONSPRESENTATIONS
1.PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming September 9, 2025, as California's 175th Anniversary of Statehood
2.PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming September 15 through October 15, 2025, as National Hispanic Heritage Month
3.PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming October 5 - 11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week
4.INTRODUCTION - New Employee: Eliza Vergel de Dios, Administrative Assistant I, Public Works Department
5.PRESENTATION - City Tile to Andy Zummo for his service with the City from September 9, 2002 to September 19, 2025
6.RECOGNITION - Presentation of Certificates of Commendation to Deputy Sheriff's Noel Negron and Raymond Sanchez for their dedicated service to the Chino Hills Community
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORTPUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMSPUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS
7.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 (15 ITEMS) -CONSENT CALENDAR (15 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. 3/776
8.Approve September 9, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes
9.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 August 12 through September 22, 2025
10.Adopt Ordinance to update City's discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Non-Payment Policy to ensure continued compliance under Senate Bill 998 entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Amending Chino Hills Municipal Code Chapter 13.05 Utility Billing, Section 13.05.060 "Billing and Collection - Generally," Section 13.05.070 "Late Payment of Utility Bills," Section 13.05.130 "Notices" and Section 13.05.140 "Discontinuance of Service" and Finding That This Ordinance is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act" for second reading (Introduced September 9, 2025)
11.Adopt Ordinance amending Section 12.48.020 which modifies signage language and size of lettering for Government Center overnight closure to be consistent with other City signage entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills Amending Section 12.48.020 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code and Finding the Same to be Exempt From the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act" for second reading (Introduced September 9, 2025)
12.Adopt Ordinance establishing a comprehensive process for issuing and recording Notice of Violations that pertain to use and/or development of real property entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Adding Chapter 1.40 (Issuance and Recordation of Notices of Violation) to Title 1 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code" for second reading (Introduced September 9, 2025)
13.Authorize execution of Out-of-Boundary Water and Service Agreement with the City of Chino for provision of water and sewer services to property located at 14901 Monte Vista Avenue (APN 1025-492-01); and adopt resolution authorizing application to Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for San Bernardino County to determine if agreement is exempt from LAFCO approval pursuant to Government Code Section 56133
14.Approve updates to Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual Section 12.12 Athletic Facility Use to clarify and revise user groups, strengthen recognition process for Chino Hills youth athletic leagues, and streamline reservation process
15.Authorize notice to be published once a week for two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation for unclaimed monies held by City of Chino Hills for three or more years and authorize monies not claimed within 60 days after publication of first notice to become City property and recorded as revenue in General Fund and Water Utility Fund
16.Authorize auction of City-owned surplus vehicles and equipment with estimated total value of $217,920 and approve updates to Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual: Section 8.8 - Surplus Property to provide flexibility in how surplus property is marketed while ensuring a competitive process
17.Authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2024-089 with Tanko Streetlighting, Inc., dba Tanko Lighting amending compensation schedule based on Consumer Price Index for routine streetlight repair and maintenance services
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18.Adopt resolution approving design and plans for construction of Fairfield Ranch Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project encompassing Fairfield Ranch Road between Soquel Canyon Parkway and Monte Vista Avenue; authorize staff to solicit bids for construction; and determine project is exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act
19.Adopt resolution approving design and plans for construction of Well 5 Metering Station for 1,2,3-TCP Removal Treatment Plant-Blending Plan Compliance Facility Project; authorize staff to solicit bids for construction; authorize execution of one- year agreement with Kode Nu in amount not-to-exceed $131,000 for SCADA network integration and migration consulting services for City's water and wastewater facilities; authorize City Manager, at his discretion, to approve cumulative amendments up to 10 percent ($13,100) of awarded agreement amount; authorize execution of Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A2022-160 with Butier Engineering, Inc., increasing total not-to-exceed amount to $1,809,993.25 and add additional one-year renewal for additional construction management support for metering station and extended post-construction services; and determine Project exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act
20.Authorize execution of Quitclaim Deed conveying City's interest in 1.65-acre parcel (APN:1013-311-10-0000) located near Francis Avenue and Roswell Avenue in Chino, CA where Well Francis #2 is situated to Monte Vista Water District
21.Authorize execution of one-year agreement with RPW Services, Inc., with four one-year renewal options in amount not-to-exceed $411,460 to provide mitigation maintenance within environmentally sensitive areas at 19 drainage facilities by performing herbicidal applications, trimming, vegetation clearing, and sediment removal to maintain positive flow conditions
22.Adopt resolution approving Engineering and Traffic Survey (Speed Survey) dated June 13, 2025, upholding current speed limits on 82 roadway segments within Chino Hills
DISCUSSION CALENDARDISCUSSION CALENDAR
23.Receive and file presentation from City of Chino on Pine Avenue Extension Project ("Project") and authorize City Manager to approve and issue letters of support for Project to facilitate project advancement, grant applications and coordination with regional partners
24.Review and file update to City Hall Fire Emergency Declaration in accordance with Public Construction Code 22050 and continue to authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements related to repair and restoration of City Hall under Chino Hills Municipal Code 2.08.065.A.1. on an emergency basis; determine by four-fifths vote the need to continue existence of local emergency for City Hall Fire pursuant to Public Construction Code Section 22050 until action is terminated; and appropriate $100,000 from General Fund
ITEMS INITIATED BY COUNCILITEMS INITIATED BY COUNCIL
25.Legislative Session Update by Townsend Public Affairs
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PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS - PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS - This portion of the City Council Agenda is for matters from the September 16, 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) 3 is September 30, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
26.Tentative Parcel Map No. 20106 - 4443 Sierra Vista Drive (Case No. SUBD-0003- 2024), Greenplanet Home Technology LLC, property owner: The Planning Commission adopted resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 20106, a three-lot subdivision located at 4443 Sierra Vista Drive and determining project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended
PUBLIC HEARING -PUBLIC HEARING - This portion of the City Council Agenda is for all matters that legally require an opportunity for public input. Please complete and submit a speaker card to the City Clerk. Comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
27.Approve 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant Program
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMSPUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
28.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 three minutes per speaker. The time allotted per person may vary depending on the total number of speakers received: three (3) minutes for 1-10 speakers; two (2) minutes for 11-15 speakers; and one (1) minute for 16 or more speakers.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
Vice Mayor JohszVice Mayor Johsz
West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board
Council Member MarquezCouncil Member Marquez
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
General Policy Committee
Legislative Policy Committee
Metro Valley Study Session
Transit Committee
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Council Member RogersCouncil Member Rogers
Chino Hills Community Foundation Board
Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority 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
Jessica Contreras 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 September 23, 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 September 18, 2025, at Chino Hills, California.
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