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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
CIVIC CENTER, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
14000 CITY CENTER DRIVE, CHINO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 25, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
City Clerk Balz announced that Closed Session was cancelled prior to the start of this meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Existing Litigation: City of Chino Hills v. Flaviano E. Dimaranan, et al. - Case No. CIVSB 2215448
This item was not heard.
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
MARK HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
JEREMY AULT, DEPUTY CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE
DISTRICT
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
JESSICA CONTRERAS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK II
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST II
WENDI GENSEL, DEPUTY CITY CLERK II
CARL HASSEL, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ROD HILL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
MARIO JUAREZ, LIEUTENANT, CHINO HILLS POLICE
DEPARTMENT
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NICHOLAS LIGUORI, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
JONATHAN MARSHALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG [00:00:29]
Led by 55+ Club Member, Ron Kunzi.
INVOCATION [00:00:53]
Led by Pastor Tate Cox, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION - SELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR [03:38]
Mayor Bennett nominated Vice Mayor Johsz and Council Member Marquez to be the next Mayor and Vice Mayor of the City of Chino Hills, respectively. On a motion made by Mayor Bennett and seconded by Council Member Rogers, the City Council selected Brian Johsz to serve as Mayor and Ray Marquez to serve as Vice Mayor for terms of December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MORAN, MARQUEZ, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PRESENTATION
PROCLAMATION - PURPLE HEART CITY [00:04:30]
Mayor Bennett presented a Proclamation proclaiming Chino Hills as a Purple Heart City to Army Serviceman, Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Jim Walsh, Army Serviceman and Vietnam Veteran, George DeFrank, Navy Serviceman and Cold War Veteran, Ron Kunzi, and Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Ronnie Guyer.
Mr. Kunzi thanked the City Council forthe recognition, and spoke about the brave Purple Heart recipients in Chino Hills. Ronnie Guyer displayed his Purple Heart for the audience.
PROCLAMATION / RECOGNITION -AMERICA RECYCLES DAY AND RECYCLING ALLSTARS [00:08:02]
Mayor Bennett presented a Proclamation proclaiming November 15, 2025, as America Recycles Day to Senior Management Analyst Susan Shaker. Mrs. Shaker thanked the Council for the recognition and stated that America Recycles Day is a day to recognize that every small effort counts to provide a cleaner future for the next generations. The City encourages all residents and businesses to participate in recycling programs and
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added more information can be found on the City's website at https://www.chinohiIIs.org/79/Trash-Services.
Glenda Chavez, Public Sector Senior Manager and Tristian Ortega, Recycling Compliance Representative, from Waste Management, spoke about the Recycling All Star Recognition Program that recognizes commercial and residential customers for their commitment and participation in the recycling program.
Mr. Ortega announced that the 2025 Commercial recipient is Trader Joe's and presented Trader Joe's with the Recycling Allstar Certificate and a glass award earlier in the day as they were unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Ortega continued the presentation by recognizing the 2025 Residential recipients as Kenny Sitanggang and Jenny Leung and presented Ms. Leung with the Recycling Allstar Certificate and a glass award.
Ms. Chavez gave a brief presentation on Waste Management's ongoing investment to improve material diversion, renewable energy creation, the expansion of organics processing, collaborative accomplishments and connecting with the community. She also provided information on the smart truck technology that has been implemented in the City due to Senate Bill 1383.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER REPORT [00:20:04]
Public Information Officer Freeman announced the following information:
• HOLIDAY EVENTS
o The City's Official Tree Lighting Ceremony will be on Saturday, December 6th
o Free-family friendly events will start at 5:00 p.m. and the ceremony to light the tree will begin at 6:15 p.m. followed by Santa's arrival
o Chino Hills Boat Parade on Friday, December 12th
o Deadline to apply to be in the parade is Wednesday, December 3rd
o Learn more online at www.chinohills.org/Events
• THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSURES
o City facilities will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Residential trash collection that falls on or after Thanksgiving Day will be delayed by one day. o No street sweeping tickets will be issued from Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS [00:20:54]
Carlos Rodriguez, Building Industry Association (BIA), spoke about the correspondence that was provided to Council regarding the revocation of the current directional signage license agreement and requested that the item be continued to allow further discussion.
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City Attorney Hensley stated that conversations with BIA have taken place and that he will move forward with the direction provided by Council.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST / LEVINE ACT ANNOUNCEMENTS [00:26:58] Council Member Rogers recorded a conflict-of-interest with Item No. 8, related to a lease agreement with the County of San Bernardino, due to being an employee of the County.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR [00:27:20]
Mayor Bennett announced the Consent Calendar items and asked the Council if there were any items to pull.
Due to Council Member Rogers' conflict-of-interest with Item No. 8, the lease agreement with the County of San Bernardino, was pulled for a separate vote.
A motion was made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Vice Mayor Johsz to approve the remaining Consent Calendar Items.
MINUTES
The City Council approved the November 12, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes, as presented.
CITY OFFICIALS' 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 the period of October 28, through November 24, 2025, as presented.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Financial Report for month ended June 30, 2025, as presented.
FOURTH QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW
The City Council received and filed the fourth quarter budget review for Fiscal Year 2024-25, as presented.
AGREEMENT - 1,2,3 - TRICHLOROPROPANE (TCP) TREATMENT PLANT
BLENDING PLAN COMPLIANCE FACILITY
The City Council (1) appropriated $500,000.00 from the Water Utilities Fund; (2) awarded a contract to SCW Contracting Corporation in the amount of $568,662.00 for the construction of the Well 5 Metering Station (1,2,3-TCP Treatment Plant Blending Plan Compliance Facility) Project; (3) authorized the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve cumulative change orders of up to ten percent ($56,866.20) of the awarded contract amount to SCW Contracting Corporation; (4) authorized the execution of Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. A2024-095 with George T. Hall Company, Inc.,
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in the amount of $115,213.07, increasing the total contract to $760,905.56 for the additional scope of work including the installation of the SCADA/Telemetry equipment, programming, and integration of the SCADA system for construction of the Well 5 Metering Station and other related work; and (5) authorized the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve additional cumulative change orders of up to ten percent ($67,597.04)of the original awarded contract amount to Agreement No. A2024-095 with George T. Hall Company, Inc., for anticipated change orders during the construction of the Well 5 Metering Station and through the final phases of the 1,2,3-TCP Treatment Plant fully operational start-up.
AGREEMENT - RAMONA AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND STREET
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The City Council (1) appropriated $1,870,000 from the Water Utility Fund and $330,000 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund; (2) awarded a contract to Gentry General Engineering, Inc., in the amount of$1,494,580 for construction of the Ramona Avenue Water Main Replacement and Street Improvements Project; and (3) authorized the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve cumulative change orders up to ten percent ($149,458) of the awarded contract amount to Gentry General Engineering, Inc.
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 ITEM PULLED DUE TO CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - OFFICE SPACE LEASE AT CHINO HILLS GOVERNMENT CENTER [00:27:48]
Council Member Rogers recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest for being employed by the County of San Bernardino.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johsz and seconded by Council Member Moran to authorize the execution of Amendment No. 4 to Lease Agreement A09-20 with the County of San Bernardino for the lease of office space located in the Chino Hills Government Center extending the agreement through February 28, 2031 , with one additional four-year extension plan; modifying governing use of premises to allow
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flexibility in occupancy and permit lease to another County Department; and transferring the maintenance responsibility of carpet and paint to the County.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
RECUSED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ROGERS
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
CITY HALL FIRE STATE OF EMERGENCY REVIEW - UPDATE NO. 7 [00:28:12] City Manager Montgomery briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He said that the elevator has passed inspection and the counters are now open to the public for services.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Johsz and seconded by Council Member Rogers to (1) review and file the update to the City Hall Fire emergency declaration in accordance with Public Construction Code 22050 and continue to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements related to the repair and restoration of City Hall under Chino Hills Municipal Code 2.08.065.A.1 on an emergency basis; and (2) determine by four-fifths vote, there is a need to continue the City Manager's authority under Public Construction Code 22050 to repair City Hall and procure the necessary equipment, services and supplies for these purposes, without giving notice for bids to let contracts, due to the continued existence of the local emergency caused by the City Hall fire and flooding.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
DEVELOPER DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE PROGRAM [00:30:43]
City Manager Montgomery briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office regarding the proposed revocation of License Agreement A93- 82 for the administration of a directional sign program.
City Attorney Hensley stated that content-based signage is very difficult to defend in court when it comes to the private use of public land.
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Discussion ensued regarding the long-standing Wayfinder program in the City and the purpose in which the program serves, other local entities in the West End that participate in the directional signage program, and the City's support of development and developers.
Council Member Marquez stated that he would like to see the program move forward.
Vice Mayor Johsz made a motion to continue the item until the new year to allow the City and the Building Industry Association (BIA) to continue further discussions.
Council Member Moran asked staff to provide information during the next discussion about what year the signs were removed, how long the signs were active, which developers were listed on the signs, and the location and number of the signs that were placed throughout the City.
Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Johsz and seconded by Council Member Marquez to continue this item until January or February of 2026.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ADJUSTED PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES FEES (ORDINANCE INTRODUCED AND RESOLUTION ADOPTED) [00:46:14]
Finance Director Buhagiar briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office and provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the adjusted Parks and Recreation Facilities Fees. She stated that Council directed staff to move forward with a three-year phase-in of the Parks and Recreation Facilities and Quimby In-Lieu fees to lessen any potential negative impact the increased fees may have on the near-term development of new residential housing. Finance Director Buhagiar continued that the proposed Ordinance and Resolution implement the three-year phase-in structure as directed by Council, with the first year at one-third of the full fee amount, the second year at two-thirds of the full fee amount, and the third year at the full fee amount.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Johsz and seconded by Council Member Rogers to (1) introduce an ordinance for adjusted Parks and Recreation Facilities Fees entitled: An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Approving a Three-Year Phase-In Schedule for the Adjusted Parks and Recreation Facilities Fees Adopted Pursuant to Ordinance No. 423 and Finding the Same to be Exempt From the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and (2) adopted Resolution No. 2025R-060 of the City of Chino Hills, Approving a Three-Year Phase-
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In of the Recently Increased Quimby In-Lieu Fee and Finding the Same to be Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PINE AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT [00:48:18]
Engineering Manager Hassel briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office and provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the commitment of Measure I San Bernardino Valley Sub-Program funds to the Pine Avenue Extension Project or the potential reallocation of funds to other eligible arterial improvement projects within the City such as the Soquel Canyon Parkway Extension Project.
Discussion ensued about how the Measure I funds are generated and used, the newfound partnership with the City of Chino for the Pine Avenue Extension Project, and the importance of mitigation of traffic in the City due to the potential extension of Pine Avenue.
City Manager Montgomery clarified that we are seeking direction from Council whether to maintain the current commitment of funds to the Pine Avenue Extension Project or shift the money for another priority.
Vice Mayor Johsz stated that he would like to use the money to mitigate the traffic impact from additional vehicles on Pine Avenue.
Council Member Rogers and Moran agreed that they support the project but would like to reallocate the funds for mitigation.
Council Member Marquez inquired about where the money came from and whether it had come from Gary Miller. City Manager Montgomery stated the money that is allocated is not from that source, it is Measure I funds. Council Member Marquez noted that this is one piece of the project in total. Euclid and the 71 freeway need to be done as well.
Vice Mayor Johsz asked that the City can work with local law enforcement to have truck traffic primarily use Euclid Avenue for travel.
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City Manager Montgomery restated the motion to bring back a report to reallocate the funds for mitigation of traffic impacts and further discuss the Soquel Canyon Parkway Extension Project further.
Finance Director Buhagiar stated the funds can only be used for the Pine Avenue Extension Project or the Soquel Canyon Extension Project.
Ryan Graham from San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) stated that funds that are retracted from the Pine Avenue Extension Project and reallocated must meet the guidelines provided by SBCTA.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Marquez and seconded by Vice Mayor Johsz to bring the report back to the City Council to reallocate the funds for mitigation of traffic impacts from the Pine Avenue Extension Project and to further discuss the Soquel Canyon Parkway Extension Project.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BENNETT, JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
HELI-HYDRANT PROTECTION SYSTEM PROJECT (RESOLUTION ADOPTED) [01:06:07]
City Clerk Balz announced that a change had been made to the Resolution which was previously included in the packet and that the revised Resolution to be considered was distributed on the Dais and placed in the public book.
Engineering Manager Hassell introduced Utility Operations Manager Mark Wiley who briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office and provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the construction of a Heli-Hydrant Fire Protection System on a vacant site in the Vila Borba tract that will be a valuable tool in a significant wildfire incident, as it will reduce the distance pilots will have to travel to refill their water tanks.
Discussion ensued with regards to the topography of the terrain for the location of the Heli-Hydrant, potential wind and powerline hazards, and whether a power outage could affect the pumping of recycled water through the lines.
Utility Operations Manager Wiley stated that CalFire pilots flew over the location, identified potential hazards and mapped out how they would fly into this location. He said that the pilots were agreeable to the location and the potential of having another resource at their disposal for fighting wildfires.
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Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Rogers and seconded by Vice Mayor Johsz to (1) amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to include the Heli-Hydrant Fire Protection System Project located in a Vila Borba Tract near Estoril Street; (2) appropriate $397,391.50 from the Water Utility Fund; (3) adopt Resolution No. 2025R-061 of the City of Chino Hills, Determining the Heli-Hydrant Fire Protection System Project (Project) to be Exempt From Review Under California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15303 of CEQA Guidelines and That No Further CEQA Review is Required From Prior 2006 Vila Borba Environmental Impact Report, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to Include the Project, and Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Project Pursuant to Government Code Section § 830.6 as revised; (4) find that the Heli-Hydrant system is a necessary item only available from one source, so it can be listed under its brand name in the bid documents pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(c)(3); and (5) authorized staff to solicit bids for construction.
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 HEARINGS
CALIFORNIA FIRE AND BUILDING CODES - RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCES ADOPTED [1:24:32]
Building Official Fliehmann briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office and provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Chino Valley Fire District's (CVFD) request that the City, as a part of its Code adoption process, also adopt the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the 2024 International Fire Code and 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code with the amendments approved and adopted by CVFD. He continued that the adoption of the Ordinances will allow the City of Chino Hills and the CVFD to enforce the provisions of the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and amends the Chino Hills Municipal Code to facilitate the enforcement of new building standards. Building Official Fliehmann stated that the resolution ratifying the amendment to the Fire Code authorizes the Fire Chief to enforce the Code's fire protection standards within the City; and authorizes the City Building Official to file a copy of the Resolution with the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the California Building Standards Commission.
Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Johsz and seconded by Council Member Marquez to (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025R-062 ratifying Chino Valley Independent Fire District Ordinance No. 2025-02, Adopting by Reference and Amending the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 California Wildland-Urban
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Interface Code Pertaining to Building and Safety Standards for Application Within the Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City and Delegating Enforcement of Said Ordinance to the District Chief, (2) adopted Ordinance No. 426 entitled: An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting by Reference and Amending the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code and the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code With Errata, and the 2024 International Fire Code and the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code Regulating and Governing the Safeguarding of Life and Property From Fire and Explosion Hazards, Hazardous Materials, and From Conditions Hazardous to Life or Property in the Occupancy of Buildings and Premises, Safeguarding of Life and Property From Wildfire Within Areas Designated as High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees, and Repealing and Replacing Chapter 8.16 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code in its Entirety; and (3) adopted Ordinance No. 427 entitled: An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Repealing Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the City of Chino Hills Municipal Code and Establishing a New Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 Adopting by Reference and Amending the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code Volumes 1 & 2, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Energy Code, and the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code With Appendices and Amendments Thereto, Amending Chapter 1.18 of Title 1 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code, Amending Chapter 8.12 of Title 8 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code, and Amending Chapter 15.18 of Title 15 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code; and (5) find that the adoption of the proposed Resolution and Ordinances above are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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 [01:33:44]
Jim Gallagher, resident and liaison to the Chinese American Association of Chino Hills, wanted to share information about their recent Thanksgiving event at the Chino Hills Community Center and thanked Council Member Rogers for his attendance.
Jane DeFrank, resident, spoke about the resignation of Paula Brown from the 55+ Club and said that she will be filling in as the interim President until February when a special election will be held.
SAFETY UPDATES [01:37:21]
Fire: Deputy Chief Ault commended Council for approving the Heli-Hydrant project and said that it will be extremely beneficial to the City, its residents, and local partners. He continued by inviting the public to a Blood Drive hosted by the American Red Cross at the Chino Valley Fire District Training Center, located at 5092 Schaeffer Avenue in
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Chino, on Friday, November 28th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Deputy Chief Ault also invited the community to the Spark of Love donation event in front of Walmart at the Chino Town Spectrum on December 7th. He said that residents can donate toys at any of the local fire stations as well.
Police: Lieutenant Juarez stated that the Chino Hills Police Department is ramping up their retail enforcement in The Shoppes and other local establishments with vehicle, bike, and foot patrol for the holiday season. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES [01:40:32]
There were no City Manager updates.
COUNCIL REPORTS [01:40:39]
Mayor Bennett
• CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD
Mayor Bennett attended the Chino Valley Unified School District Board and stated that there was a report on Essential Standards and Smarter Balance Assessment Results, which showed that CVUSD is the number one school district in all of San Bernardino County.
Council Member Marquez
• SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD o METRO VALLEY STUDY SESSION
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Metro Valley Study Session meeting and stated that there were progress reports through September 2025, the committee approved increases for landscaping for the Central and 60 Offramp Project.
o TRANSIT COMMITTEE
Council Member Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transit Committee meeting and stated that they approved the additional funding for the Arrow Station in Redlands and the 2026 meeting schedule. o SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
Council Member Marquez attended the Southern California Association of Governments and stated that they approved 23 projects and requested $163 million for the region and received $147 million.
Council Member Rogers
• CHINO HILLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD
Council Member Rogers attended the Chino Hills Community Foundation Board and stated that they discussed the success of the Wine Walk event. He continued that Grace Capps gave a successful presentation to the 100+ Women Who Care foundation and the foundation approved a $1,500 donation to the Chino Hills Community Foundation.
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• WATER FACILITIES BOARD AUTHORITY
Council Member Rogers attended the Water Facilities Board Authority meeting and stated they approved a four percent COLA increase for the eight employees, and a three percent increase for the following year. He stated that the Board also discussed the increase of the cost per acre-foot of water that is upcoming.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [01:45:37]
Moran: Council Member Moran thanked City Manager Montgomery for the white vinyl fencing along Chino Hills Parkway. She also congratulated the Chino Hills High School football team on a wonderful season. Council Member Moran Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Rogers: Council Member Rogers said that he had a wonderful time attending the Chinese American Association of Chino Hills event and that the performers were amazing. He stated that the Chino Hills Boat Parade is scheduled for Friday, December 12th, and invited the Community to participate by submitting an application by December 3rd. Council Member Rogers wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Marquez: Council Member Marquez said that he attended the Cal Cities Inland Empire Division lunch meeting where Bill Hussey was elected as the new President and Karen Comstock was elected as the new Vice President. He continued that he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Legislative Committee meeting where they set the 2026 policy priorities, discussed Senate Bill (SB) 79 regarding density units, SB 125 regarding transportation funds, and SB 695, regarding transportation and climate resiliency. Council Member Marquez said that SCAG toured the high desert where the Brightline headquarters will be in Apple Vally for the highspeed rail and a second building will be built in Hesperia for commuters which will be finished in 2029. He continued that they toured the wellness center for the homeless facility in Victorville and that they have a wonderful wrap around service program. He continued that Hesperia has large Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers and they will be building approximately 500 homes per year but are running into issues with Joshua Tree not having electricity. Council Member Marquez asked the City to investigate a gunshot tracking program that the City of Victorville is using on their traffic signals called Fire Tracker, as the unit is used to triangulate gunshots. He congratulated Mayor Bennett on his Mayoral term and wished Vice Mayor Johsz luck in his new role. Council Member Marquez wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and thanked the Chino Valley Fire Department for their work with the recent house explosion and said that his heart goes out to the Sotello family who were the victims.
Johsz: Vice Mayor Johsz said that it was wonderful to see the Community come together to support the Sotello family with generous donations. He said that he attended the West End Mayor's meeting and that the Director of Caltrans was the keynote speaker. Vice Mayor Johsz thanked his colleagues for choosing him as Mayor and he thanked Mayor Bennett for a wonderful year.
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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2025
Bennett: Mayor Bennett said that we have a wonderful and caring community and it's nice to refocus this time of year and to be grateful for our blessings. He asked the community to keep the Sotello family and the nation in their prayers.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM AND IN HOPE [01:53:27]
Mayor Bennett adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. in memoriam of retired Sergeant Eno Lassiter, of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, who passed away on November 24, 2025.
Respectfully submitted, DS
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