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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
CIVIC CENTER, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
14000 CITY CENTER DRIVE, CHINO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 24, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Johsz called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BRIAN JOHSZ
RAY MARQUEZ
ART BENNETT
CYNTHIA MORAN
PETER J. ROGERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
ELIZABETH CALCIANO, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
ROD HILL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
NICHOLAS LIGUORI, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Johsz declared the meeting recessed at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session. City Clerk Balz did not attend this portion of the meeting.
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for price and terms for 13650 Third Street, Chino; APN 1020-631-14; Steven Landis, MV Investments, Inc., Negotiating Party, and Benjamin Montgomery, City Manager, Rod Hill, Assistant City Manager, and Nicholas Liguori, Community Development Director, City's Negotiators.
Community Development Director Liguori left Closed Session at 5.15 p.m.
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EXISTING LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) - Existing Litigation - Chino Basin Municipal Water District vs. City of Chino, et al. - Case No. RCV 51010.
CLOSED SESSION RECESS
Mayor Johsz recessed the Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
CONVENE MEETING AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Johsz called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and requested City Clerk Balz to call roll.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BRIAN JOHSZ
RAY MARQUEZ
ART BENNETT
CYNTHIA MORAN
PETER J. ROGERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY, CITY MANAGER
MARK HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
MELISSA ARMIT, COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
JESSICA CONTRERAS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK II
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST II
NICOLE FREEMAN, PUBLIC INFORMATION MANAGER
AL GIRARD, POLICE CHIEF, CHINO HILLS POLICE
DEPARTMENT
NICHOLAS LIGUORI, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
LYNNAE SISEMORE, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
DAVE WILLIAMS, FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG [00:38]
Led by Inland Empire Utilities Agency Board President Steve Elie.
INVOCATION [00:59]
Led by Pastor Dennis Hostetler, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills.
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY [03:53] Mayor Johsz presented a Proclamation proclaiming March 29th as National Vietnam War Veterans Day to Council Member Art Bennett, resident Ronnie Guyer and Chino
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Hills 55+ Club Veterans Group members George DeFrank, Jim Walsh, Dennis Frankenberger, Rick McDonald, Gabe Hernandez, Lee Kimmel, Sal Avila, and Diane Buck. Mayor Johsz thanked them for their service and welcomed them home. Mr.
DeFrank, on behalf of the 55+ Club Veterans Group, thanked the City Council for the recognition of the Vietnam Veterans, and asked for the community to remember the fallen warriors, and to keep the many men and women in the armed forces in their prayers and that they may return home safely. Mr. Guyer showed his purple heart from the Vietnam War and thanked everyone for the recognition. Mayor Johsz recognized Jim Walsh and Dennis Frankenberger as being purple heart recipients. Mr. Walsh thanked the Council for showing their gratitude and asked the community to pray for all the soldiers in harm's way. Council Member Bennett recognized Mr. Frankenberger for being a multiple purple heart recipient and he stated freedom is not free, something that should not be taken for granted, and thanked anyone in uniform that fought for our freedom.
PROCLAMATION - CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH [11:54]
Mayor Johsz presented a Proclamation proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month to Hillary Steenson-Ray, of Children's Network. Ms. Steenson-Ray thanked the City Council for the recognition and said that the community is thriving, and that the Children's Network serves and protects the vulnerable.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH [14:13] Mayor Johsz presented a Proclamation proclaiming April as National Autism Acceptance Month to Erin Pino, Board Member for Autism Society Inland Empire.
Ms. Pino thanked the City Council for the recognition and mentioned that this type of acknowledgement helps supply support to individuals and families in the community.
She explained the upcoming blue envelope training program for law enforcement that holds a Driver's license, a copy of proof of insurance, and will be handed over to law enforcement by an individual if needed so that the Officer is aware the person has a cognitive disability.
CITY TILE - BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY [19:02]
Mayor Johsz presented a City Tile on behalf of the City to City Manager Ben Montgomery for his years of service from January 30, 2006, to March 31, 2026.
Mayor Johsz also presented certificates from the City of Whittier, Chino Valley Unified School District, and Assemblyman Phillip Chen's office, who were unable to attend the meeting, to commemorate City Manager Montgomery's retirement.
The following representatives from local organizations and Dignitaries presented certificates to commemorate City Manager Montgomery's retirement from the City of Chino Hills: Chino Valley Fire District President Mike Kreeger and Board Director Sarah Ramos-Evinger; Inland Empire Utilities Agency Board President Steven Elie; Monte Vista Water District Board President Sandra Rose; Andrew Garcia District Congressional Aide and Military Liaison for Congresswoman Young Kim; Bryan A.
Milligan, Field Representative for Congresswoman Norma Torres; Braxton Difuntorum, District Representative for Senator Kelly Seyarto; Assistant Sheriff Trevis Newport,
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Deputy Chief Michael Walker, and Captain Al Girard of San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department; Suzette Dang, Field Representative for Supervisor Curt Hagman; Julia Cabrera, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce; and Chino Valley YMCA Board Chair Jamie Harwood,.
City Manager Montgomery thanked the residents of Chino Hills, staff, Council, Commissioners, Department Heads, Supervisors, Division Managers, his wife and family for their support and recognition over the years and is looking forward to the next chapter in life.
PUBLIC INFORMATION MANAGER REPORT [52:19]
Public Information Manager (PIM) Freeman announced the following information:
• EASTER EGG-CITEMENT APRIL 4TH
o Easter Egg-Citement event is Saturday, April 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Chino Hills Community Park
o The free event includes egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, a craft fair, musical entertainment, activities, and more
o Visit www.chinohills.org/Events for more information • FREE MULCH EVENT - APRIL 4TH
o The City of Chino Hills and Waste Management will be giving away free compost, mulch, and wood chips on Saturday, April 4th at 7:30 a.m. while supplies last
o The event is at the Shoppes Overflow parking lot for Chino Hills residents only
o Please be prepared to provide proof of residency in the form of an ID and bring your own shovels or containers, learn more at chinohills.org/FreeMulch
• WEED ADBATEMENT UNDERWAY
o The City began its annual weed abatement program earlier this month, working each day proactively to help reduce fire risk in our community o Crews use a combination of tractor mowing, remote-control mowers, and hand crews to work their way through the City's 3,000 acres of publicly-owned open space.
o Work starts on both ends of Chino Hills, and crews work their way through the City until they meet in the middle at neighborhoods near Rancho Hills Drive by summer.
o During this time, residents may see or hear City crews and equipment operating near neighborhoods as they clear and cut vegetation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS [53:50]
There were no public comments.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST / LEVINE ACT ANNOUNCEMENTS [54:10] There were no conflict-of-interest or Levine Act announcements to record.
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CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR [54:16]
Mayor Johsz announced the Consent Calendar items and asked the Council if there were any items to pull.
Vice Mayor Marquez pulled Item No. 11 pertaining to Measure I expenditure plan and Item No. 14 for vegetation management and brush removal services and Council Member Bennett pulled Item No. 12 pertaining to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for discussion and separate vote.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Marquez and seconded by Council Member Rogers to approve the remaining Consent Calendar Items.
MINUTES
The City Council approved the March 10, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes as presented.
CHINO HILLS RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE REVISIONS - RESOLUTION
ADOPTED
The City Council (1) ratified the Chino Hills Retention Schedule FY 2025-26 which was previously approved by the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk on December 4, 2025, pursuant to provisions adopted in Resolution No. 2022R-022; and (2) adopted Resolution No. 2026R-010 of the City of Hills, Adopting a Records Retention Schedule, Authorizing Destruction of Certain Records, and Repealing Resolution No. 2022R-022.
GRANT AWARD - EUCALYPTUS AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT The City Council accepted a grant award of, and appropriated, $571,717, in the Miscellaneous Grant Fund for pre-development costs associated with the Eucalyptus Affordable Senior Housing project located at 3295 Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino Hills.
BID REJECTION - HELI-HYDRANT FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PROJECT The City Council (1) rejected all bids for the construction of the Heli-Hydrant Fire Protection System Project and (2)authorized staff to revise the bid package and resolicit bids for construction.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, BENNETT, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
MEASURE I CONTINUATION EXPENDITURE PLAN - RESOLUTION ADOPTED [55:23]
Vice Mayor Marquez pulled this item to present information to the public. He stated that the half cent sales tax was established in 1989 and has allowed for approximately $7.5 billion in road improvements over the years. Vice Mayor Marquez said that the continuation of this measure is needed to continue infrastructure improvements.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Marquez and seconded by Council Member Bennett to adopt Resolution No. 2026R-011 of the City of Chino Hills, Approving the Expenditure Plan for the Expenditure of Revenues in San Bernardino County Expected to be Derived From the Proposed Continuation of Measure 1.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, BENNETT, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - UPDATES TO PRIVACY AND PERMISSIBLE USE PROVISIONS [56:21]
Council Member Bennett pulled this item to clarify for the public why we would need to use data from the state of Washington. Assistant City Manager Hill explained that to issue a citation for a vehicle registered in the state of Washington, the agreement had to be amended regarding security requirements that will allow the City to collect data from Washington to assess fines accordingly.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Bennett and seconded by Mayor Johsz to authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A2024-087 with Data Ticket Inc., to amend Exhibit A to the Agreement to add new Article IX setting forth security and permissible use provisions applicable to data obtained from to meet state of Washington DMV requirements.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, BENNETT, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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AGREEMENT - VEGETATION AND BRUSH REMOVAL SERVICES [57:39] Vice Mayor Marquez pulled this item to recognize Congresswoman Young Kim for granting the funds to the City for vegetation and brush removal services and emphasized the importance of vegetation management, due to having most of the City placed in high or very high fire zones. Vice Mayor Marquez asked if there is an Open Space Management Plan.
Maintenance and Operations Manager Manuel replied that there is an Open Space Management Plan, which includes standard annual weed abatement, mowing and trimming, and tree trimming in response to fire hazard mitigation throughout the City, which starts with phasing in the high-risk areas first. He continued that the grant funding will allow the City to address the items that are not within our normal budget and open space management but will allow for more aggressive removals in areas that may not have been included originally. He also stated that there are 3,000 acres of open space in the City and they are looking into strategies to increase the budget for tree trimming and wildfire mitigation efforts.
Mayor Johsz recognized Congresswoman Kim for the funding to purchase a remote- control mower that has allowed the City to mitigate brush on hills that have steep inclines and would be otherwise impossible to reach for bulldozers and city workers.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Marquez and seconded by Mayor Johsz to (1) appropriate $565,000 from the Miscellaneous Grant Fund and $188,361 from the Open Space Management Fund; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. A2026-047 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for vegetation management and brush removal services in City open space areas adjacent to approximately 500 habitable structures: a) west of Chino Hills Parkway and to the north and south of Grand Avenue, b) north of Grand Avenue near Monteverde Drive and c) south of Grand Avenue and east of Village Center Drive, for a total contract amount not to exceed $400,000; and (3) find that the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.49, subsection (d) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(h).
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, BENNETT, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
SAN BERNARIDNO REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY - RESOLUTION ADOPTED [1:01:11]
Community Development Director Liguori briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Community Development Director Liguori stated that California faces significant housing supply and affordability challenges spurred by high land costs, rising construction costs, limited financing options, and other market constraints. He continued that these issues and challenges have manifested at the local level with compounding and interrelated impacts on housing supply, homelessness, and regional economic stability, and that addressing these issues requires coordinated actions at the local, regional, and statewide levels. He said that one such regional action is the establishment of the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) Joint Powers Authority (JPA), which will consist of one locally elected representative from each participating member agency, as well as at least two housing policy experts that are not required to be affiliated with any of the member agencies, but will require a vote of the board members.
Vice Mayor Marquez inquired about the number of agencies participating in the SBRHT JPA and Community Development Director Liguori responded that eight cities will be participating. Vice Mayor Marquez asked if the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) will be involved with raising any money for this endeavor, and Community Development Director Liguori stated that under the structure, the Board would be contracting with SBCOG to operate the trust.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Bennett and seconded by Mayor Johsz to (1) approve membership in a Joint Powers Authority to be known as the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT), comprised of the County of San Bernardino and cities within the County of San Bernardino, to fund the planning, construction, and acquisition of affordable housing, receive public and private financing and funds, authorize and issue bonds, and commit the City to pay dues estimated to be between $31,000 to $55,000 annually; (2) appropriate $55,000 in the General Fund to pay the estimated dues; (3) adopt Resolution No. 2026R-012 of the City of Chino Hills Approving, Authorizing, and Directing the Execution of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to Membership in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust; and (4) appoint Vice Mayor Marquez to serve as a Director on the SBRHT Board of Directors for a two-year term, starting on the Effective Date of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, BENNETT, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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CITY HALL FIRE LOCAL EMERGENCY UPDATE NO. 14 [1:05:39]
City Manager Montgomery briefed the City Council on the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He stated that City Hall is getting closer to finishing the final repair of cubicles, and the upcoming millwork of the front counter areas will begin in April, with full restoration of City Hall anticipated by May or June 2026.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Moran and seconded by Council Member Rogers (1)to 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 electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, BENNETT, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
DESIGN REVIEW NO. DR-0012-2025 - 16245 CANON LANE [1:07:52] Design Review No. DR-0012-2025 - 16245 Cannon Lane, Vision Architects, Applicant (on behalf of property owners, Jiachen Jiang and Jiao Qiao): The Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Custom Home Design Review No. DR-0012-2025 for the construction of a two-story single-family detached residence consisting of 4,286 square feet of livable space with an attached 690 square foot, three-car garage located at 16245 Canon Lane and determining project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, subject to Conditions of Approval.
There was no action taken on the foregoing Planning Commission Item.
EXTENSION OF TIME EXT-0001-2026 FOR 36-MONTH EXTENSION TO TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 20201 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW 07SPR02 - BIZPARK PROJECT [1:08:01]
Extension of Time No. EXT-0001-2026 to Tentative Parcel Map No. 20201 and Site Plan Review 07SPR02 - BizPark Project, HG Fenton Company, Applicant: The Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Extension of Time EXT-0001-2026 to grant a 36-month extension to Tentative Parcel Map No. 20201 and Site Plan Review
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07SPR02 for the BizPark Project located on Pomona Rincon Road between State Route 71 and Chino Hills High School for a 187,600-square-foot business park center with 18 buildings ranging from 6,000 square feet to 23,000 square feet and finding the Extension of Time exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, subject to Conditions of Approval.
There was no action taken on the foregoing Planning Commission Item.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED [1:08:06]
Suzette Dang, Fourth District Supervisor Hagman's representative, announced the following events: low cost spay and neuter and vaccine clinic on March 27th, at the Chino Valley YMCA located at 5665 Edison Avenue in Chino; a job fair and expungement on April 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the old Ontario Airport Terminal 1, located at 1940 Moore Way, in Ontario; and a free document shredding event on April 15th, located at 2500 South Archibald Avenue, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. or until shredding trucks reach capacity. Ms. Dang also encouraged the community to sign up for Supervisor Hagman's newsletter.
Debbie Hernandez, resident, thanked City Manager Montgomery for his service and stated that he will be dearly missed. She also thanked the Vietnam Veterans and those that have risked their lives for our freedom.
SAFETY UPDATES [1:13:25]
Police: Police Chief Girard had nothing to report.
Fire: Fire Chief Williams invited the community to drive down Soquel Canyon to view the new fire station as it is starting to come to fruition. He also thanked the Vietnam Veterans, and especially the women who have served our country.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE [1:14:49]
City Manager Montgomery shared that there have only been six City Manager's since Chino Hills was incorporated. He spoke about his career path with the City of Chino Hills and how the stability of the City Council leads to stability in the City Manager's Office, with clear leadership and excellent supporting staff. City Manager Montgomery wished Assistant City Manager Hill the best of luck as the newest City Manager, and he thanked the Council for their leadership.
COUNCIL REPORTS [1:17:48]
Mayor Johsz
o WEST VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
Mayor Johsz attended the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting and stated the meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.
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Vice Mayor Marquez
• SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
o GENERAL POLICY COMMITTEE
Vice Mayor Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) General Policy Committee meeting and said that the Committee reviewed and approved eligible projects under Measure I, approved Fiscal Year Budget 2024 and 2026 amendments, approved San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Strategic Goals for 2025-26, and performed a Request for Proposal for grant writing and management services.
o LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
Vice Mayor Marquez attended the Legislative Policy Committee meeting and stated that the Committee reviewed state and federal updates, in noted that the bill count is low for this year.
o TRANSIT COMMITTEE
Vice Mayor Marquez attended the Transit Committee meeting and stated that there is nothing to report.
o METRO VALLEY STUDY SESSION
Vice Mayor Marquez attended the Metro Valley Study Session and stated that there is nothing to report
• TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BOARD
Vice Mayor Marquez attended the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority Board and stated that there is a new Chair, Andrew Chou, and that the Board approved a new cattle grazing lease agreement.
Council Member Peter Rogers
• WATER FACILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD
Council Member Rogers attended the Water Facilities Authority Board and said that the Board reviewed the preliminary budget.
• CHINO HILLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD
Council Member Rogers attended the Chino Hills Community Foundation Board and stated that the Board opened the nomination process for the Executive Board positions, reviewed the budget for approval in May and discussed Chino Hills Art Gallery, and upcoming events like the 15th Anniversary Wine Walk.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [1:20:06]
Moran: Council Member Moran thanked City Manager Montgomery for being rock solid throughout his career and she stated that he has been a great mentor and friend. She thanked him for his support through her most recent Mayoral role and wished him the best in retirement.
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Rogers: Council Member Rogers stated that he has known City Manager Montgomery his entire term as a Commissioner and Council Member. He said that City Manager Montgomery's thoughtfulness and demeanor are impeccable, and the Council appreciates the succession planning he has put in place. Council Member Rogers stated that City Manager Montgomery has shined brightly as City Manager and commended him for his professionalism and communication skills. He wished City Manager Montgomery well in retirement.
Bennett: Council Member Bennett thanked the remaining Vietnam Veterans still in attendance. He congratulated City Manager Montgomery on a well-deserved retirement and stated that he has been a true servant to the City. Council Member Bennett commended City Manager Montgomery for surrounding himself with competent staff that respects him. He thanked City Manager Montgomery for his personal friendship and wished him a fantastic retirement. Lastly, Council Member Bennett thanked City Manager Montgomery for choosing a successor that will keep the City in great shape.
Marquez: Vice Mayor Marquez stated that he attended the Southern California Association of Government's Sacramento Summit where he was able to meet the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Lauren Sanchez and he had several discussions with housing panelists, Dan Dunmoyer, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Building Industry Association, and other highly ranked officials in housing. He said the Summit was a great experience that allowed him to attend approximately 40 meetings with Legislators and Labor Leaders to discuss many issues, including housing in California. Vice Mayor Marquez stated that he, along with Council Member Rogers, met with the Carbon Canyon Homeowners Associations to discuss transportation, housing and cell phone coverage in Carbon Canyon. He thanked staff for their professionalism at the meeting. Vice Mayor Marquez continued by stating that a Four Counties meeting was held with the west end cities that are in four different counties to discuss collective issues. Public Works Director Bobadilla added that a group of 12 cities and transportation agencies convened to discuss regional transportation challenges that each city faces and how they can work together to share information and address issues locally and at the state level. Vice Mayor Marquez thanked the Vietnam Veterans for their service. Lastly, he commended City Manager Montgomery on his calm demeanor and always being a professional, especially when the City was transitioning to a no-kill City for animal control services. He thanked City Manager Montgomery for his years of service and said that he will be dearly missed.
Johsz: Mayor Johsz thanked staff and the Teen Advisory Board Members for hosting the Teen Leadership Summit. He commended the youth that participated in the community and who want to become civic leaders. Mayor Johsz commended City Manager Montgomery for his calm demeanor and how he was a consummate professional throughout his career. He thanked City Manager Montgomery for his service and wished him the best of luck in retirement
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Mayor Johsz asked Joshua Ligouri, a Boy Scout, to tell the audience why he was in attendance. Mr. Liguori stated that he is working towards his Eagle Scout and needs three more merit badges to complete his goal.
ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM [1:36:37]
Mayor Johsz adjourned the meeting at 7:37 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 and may we as a community continue to support and honor them.
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