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20 2026-025
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
CIVIC CENTER, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
14000 CITY CENTER DRIVE, CHINO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 14, 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
ART BENNETT
CYNTHIA MORAN
PETER J. ROGERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: RAY MARQUEZ
ALSO PRESENT: ROD HILL, CITY MANAGER
MARK HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
ELIZABETH CALCIANO, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
NICHOLAS LIGUORI, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
SUSAN SHAKER, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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.
Community Development Director Liguori joined the meeting for the following closed session item.
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 Rod Hill, City Manager, and Nicholas Liguori, Community Development Director, City's Negotiators
Community Development Director Liguori left the meeting at 5:14 p.m.
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Assistant to City Manager Shaker joined the meeting for the following closed session item at 5:15 p.m.
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) - Exposure to Litigation (one case - letter on file in the City Clerk’s office)
CLOSED SESSION RECESS
Mayor Johsz recessed the Closed Session at 5:45 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: ROD HILL, CITY MANAGER
MARK HENSLEY CITY ATTORNEY
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
JEREMY AULT, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, CHINO VALLEY FIRE
DISTRICT
DANIEL BOBADILLA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHRISTA BUHAGIAR, FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRANDON FONACIER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANALYST II
NICOLE FREEMAN, PUBLIC INFORMATION MANAGER
WENDI GENSEL, DEPUTY CITY CLERK II
AL GIRARD, POLICE CHIEF, CHINO HILLS POLICE
DEPARTMENT
NICHOLAS LIGUORI, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
JONATHAN MARSHALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
LYNNAE SISEMORE, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG [00:15]
Led by Mayor Johsz.
INVOCATION [00:43]
Led by Father Elmer Galiza, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.
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PRESENTATIONS
CITY TILE - GREG HIGGINS [02:20]
Mayor Johsz presented a City Tile on behalf of the City to Parks and Recreation Commissioner Greg Higgins and certificates on behalf of Congresswomen Kim and Torres, Senator Seyarto, Assemblymember Chen and Supervisor Hagman for his years of service from December 12, 2006, to April 17, 2026.
Mr. Higgins thanked the Council for their recognition and spoke about his involvement in the city and said that is has been an honor to live in Chino Hills and work alongside his fellow Commissioners, the community, staff, and Council. Each Council Member shared stories about Mr. Higgins and commended him for his long-term involvement in the community.
PROCLAMATION - DONATE LIFE MONTH [14:09] Mayor Johsz presented a Proclamation proclaiming April, as Donate Life Month, to Rob Ralston, Ambassador of OneLegacy, who thanked the Council for the recognition and spoke about the need for organ, eye and tissue donations, organ transplants, statistics of donors, and announced the Donate Life Run/Walk occurring on Saturday, April 25th to raise awareness.
PRESENTATION - 2026 CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS [21:40] Mayor Johsz presented Certificates of Recognition on behalf of the City, Congresswomen Kim and Torres, Senator Seyarto, Assemblymember Chen, and Supervisor Hagman to Michael Cloke, Principal of Townsend Junior High School; David Ries, Principal of Canyon Hills Junior High School; and Lisa Conetta-Lee, Assistant Principal of Chino Hills High School on being named 2026 California Distinguished School.
Mr. Ries, Mr. Cloke, and Ms. Conneta-Lee all thanked the Council for their recognition and stated that they work well with the staff and the community to provide the best education for their students.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK [27:05]
Mayor Johsz presented a Proclamation proclaiming April 19-25, 2026, as National Volunteer Week, to George and Jane DeFrank, for their volunteerism with the Chino Hills Community Foundation and Chino Hills 55+Club. Mrs. DeFrank thanked the Council for the recognition and shared the award with all the volunteers and staff who work tirelessly for the city. Mrs. DeFrank concluded that volunteering matters because it connects the community and makes a lasting impact on those that need it most and she is proud to serve in the community.
PROCLAMATION - ARTS, CULTURE AND CREATIVITY MONTH [29:52] Mayor Johsz presented a Proclamation proclaiming April as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month to chARTS member, Glen Anderson. Mr. Anderson thanked the Council for its recognition and expressed gratitude toward the city for promoting an environment that has brought out a tremendous growth of volunteers and artists.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION MANAGER REPORT [33:55]
Public Information Manager (PIM) Freeman announced the following information:
EARTH DAY TREE PLANTING
• In celebration of Earth Day, the city will host a volunteer Tree Planting Event on Saturday, April 25th, starting at 8:00 am at Morningside Park • The volunteers will participate in planting around 150 trees and are invited to drop in throughout the event. Limited equipment will be available for volunteers.
• Volunteers who own shovels are asked to bring their own.
TRES HERMANOS RANCH HIKE
• On Wednesday, April 22nd the public will have the opportunity to visit the Tres Hermanos Ranch property located on Grand Avenue between Chino Hills and Diamond Bar
• Visitors can enjoy a self-guided three-mile hike through the property starting from Grand Avenue Park in Chino Hills anytime from 9:00 am to noon
• Visitors must sign in at the park and receive a wristband and more information visit www.treshermanos.org
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION [34:50]
There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS [34:39]
There were no public comments.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST / LEVINE ACT ANNOUNCEMENTS [35:26] There were no conflict-of-interest or Levine Act announcements to record.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR [35:34]
Mayor Johsz announced the Consent Calendar items and asked the Council if there were any items to pull.
City Clerk Balz announced that Item No. 15 regarding the Community Special Events Sponsorship Policy was being pulled off calendar from the agenda.
Vice Mayor Marquez pulled Item No. 19, pertaining to the Street Improvement Program FY 2025-26 Project, 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.
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MINUTES
The City Council approved the March 24, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes, as presented.
PAYMENT REGISTER
The City Council ratified payments over $25,000 totaling $5,184,359.49 for the month ended February 28, 2026, as presented.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Financial Report for the month ended February 28, 2026, as presented.
FISCAL AND FINANCIAL TRAINING FOR CITY OFFICIALS - RESOLUTION
ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2026R-013 of the City of Chino Hills, Designating the City Officials Required to Receive Fiscal and Financial Training Pursuant to Government Code Section 53238.1, and Finding the Same to be Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act; and (2) directed staff to submit to the City Council a review of the Designated Positions list on a biennial basis.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - VIDEO STREAMING APPLIANCE SOFTWARE
UPGRADE
The City Council (1) appropriated $146,117.60 from the PEG Access Fee Fund; and (2) authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2024-097 with Granicus, LLC., increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $41,761.01 to $146,117.60 and extending the agreement term to March 31, 2031, to back fill closed captioning of City Council Meeting videos and upgrade the Video Streaming appliance software.
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL COMMUNITY
SPECIAL EVENTS SPONSORSHIP POLICY
This item was pulled off calendar and was not heard.
AGREEMENT - FINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES
The City Council authorized execution of a five-year Agreement No. A2026-054 with The Pun Group, LLP, to provide financial auditing services estimated at $100,000 per year for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $496,418.
AGREEMENT - CITYWIDE WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE STUDY
PROJECT
The City Council (1) amended the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to include the Amendment and Restatement to the Citywide Wastewater Master Plan Update Study Project; (2) appropriated $150,800.00 from the Sewer Facilities Fee Fund; (3) authorized the execution of a one-year Agreement No. A2026-055 with two additional one-year renewal options with Carollo Engineers, Inc. in a not-to-exceed amount of $100,800.00 for an Amendment and Restatement to the Citywide Wastewater Master Plan Update Study Project; (4) authorized the City Manager, at his Docusign Envelope ID: 29441AAE-0960-8FBC-839F-DF4BD2D9F99F
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discretion, to approve cumulative amendments up to ten percent ($10,080) of the awarded agreement amount with Carollo Engineers, Inc; and (5) determined that the Amendment and Restatement to the Citywide Wastewater Master Plan Update Study Project is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.).
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - FURNITURE PARTS, REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE
AND INSTALLATION SERVICES
The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2024-158 with Pivot Interiors, Inc. for as-needed furniture parts, repairs, maintenance and installation services, increasing the annual amount from $50,000 to $75,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT - BIOLOGICAL MONITORING SERVICES
The City Council authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A2026-034 with Leatherman BioConsulting, Inc. to modify the agreement dates and the insurance minimum as outlined in the written staff report on file in the City Clerk's office.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, BENNETT, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
AGREEMENT - FY 2025-26 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT [36:09]
Vice Mayor Marquez pulled this item for discussion. He asked Public Works Director Bobadilla to define Measure I. Public Works Director Bobadilla replied that Measure I is derived from a sales tax from the County, from those funds, the City receives approximately $2 million every year which is put back into programs for improving City roads. Vice Mayor Marquez explained that sometimes it is bonded and that it may be on the election in November and that it is important because a lot of good work is done with the money. Public Works Director Bobadilla clarified that the money outlined being transferred in this report is leftover money from last year. Mayor Johsz pointed out that the funds have already been paid by residents via sales tax and it is now being reinvested into the City.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Marquez and seconded by Mayor Johsz to (1) transfer $107,888 in the Measure I Fund from the Street Improvements Program FY 2024-25 (ST25003) Project to the Street Improvements Program FY 2025-26 Docusign Envelope ID: 29441AAE-0960-8FBC-839F-DF4BD2D9F99F
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(ST26005) Project; (2) awarded Agreement No. A2026-056 to Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $1,588,775 for the Street Improvements Program FY 2025-26 Project for certain streets within the following residential areas: Torrey Pines, Eastridge, Pinehurst, Griffin Butterfield Ranch, Overland Heights and South Trail; and (3) authorized the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve cumulative change orders up to ten percent ($158,877.50) of the awarded contract amount.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, BENNETT, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
SENATE BILL 707 DURAZO - ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL UPDATE - RESOLUTION ADOPTED [37:36]
City Clerk Balz noted that Policy Section 1.4 had been updated and had been previously distributed on both the dais materials and in the public agenda packet. The changes reflected removal of redlines in the signage language as the signage language was already included in the existing policy.
City Clerk Balz provided a PowerPoint presentation and briefed the City Council on staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Following the report, a motion was made by Council Member Rogers and seconded by Council Member Bennett to (1) receive and file report on the impact of Senate Bill (SB) 707 Durazo; (2) amend the Administrative Policies and Procedures manual to update Section 1.4 Guidelines for all Public Meetings to change the title of policy to Public Meeting Rules, to add subsections 2.5 defining disruption of a meeting, and 4.1.6 related to restrictions on timed public comments at City Council meetings; add new subsection 7 regarding actions to be taken in response to disruptions of meetings, and amend various subsections to include provisions for remote attendance; add new Section 1.5 Disruption Policy; and renumber Sections 1.5 through 1.12 to accommodate these changes; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2026R-014 of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting an Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) Reasonable Accommodations Policy for all Meetings of City Legislative Bodies, Repealing
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Resolution No. 2023R-022, and Finding the Same to be Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act to include additional types of accommodations that can be made available, and to update and clarify related procedures.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, BENNETT, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
CITY HALL FIRE STATE OF EMERGENCY REVIEW - UPDATE NO. 15 [41:03] City Manager Hill briefed the City Council on staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. He stated that the City is in the final phase of construction that includes the cabinetry and glasswork. The total remediation and reconstruction cost is estimated at $5.4 million, and the City’s non-reimbursable portion is estimated at $52,000.
Following the report, a motion was made by Council Member Moran 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 electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, BENNETT, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES, FINES AND PENALTIES - RESOLUTION ADOPTED [42:14]
Community Development Director Liguori briefed the City Council on staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
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Vice Mayor Marquez asked if there will be a lot of money generated from the new fee.
Mr. Liguori responded that it will be a relatively small impact on the budget due to overall costs of permitting and frequency; however, when more residents pursue the permits, there will be a phase-in overtime. The subsidy would encourage residents to start soon.
Vice Mayor Marquez spoke about tariffs and encouraged residents to move forward with their projects, especially considering rising fire insurance costs and the area’s fire risk.
He recommended waiving fees in the next couple of years, if feasible, to help incentivize residents to proceed with their projects.
Mayor Johsz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address the City Council on the matter, hearing none, Mayor Johsz closed the Public Hearing.
Following the report, a motion was made by Council Member Bennett and seconded by Council Member Rogers to adopt Resolution No. 2026R-015 of the City of Chino Hills, Approving an Amendment to the Master Schedule of Fees, Fines and Penalties, Adding New Subsidized Building Permit Fees for Voluntary Home Hardening Projects and Determining That the Adoption of These Fees is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, BENNETT, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARQUEZ
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - CITY YARD ENERGY PROJECT -RESOLUTION ADOPTED [46:26]
Maintenance and Operations Manager Manuel briefed the City Council on staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Johsz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address the City Council on the matter, hearing none, Mayor Johsz closed the Public Hearing.
Following the report, a motion was made by Council Member Moran and seconded by Council Member Rogers to adopt Resolution No. 2026R-016 of the City of Chino Hills, Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2024-175 with Willdan Energy Solutions, for the Design and Construction of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for the City Yard Energy Project, Increasing the Total Not To Exceed Amount From $3,996,000 to $7,253,806, Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 4217.10 Through 4217.18 in Lieu of Competitive Bidding; and Making Certain Findings Including That This Project is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); (3) authorize the City Manager to execute related documents on behalf of the City; and (4) appropriate $2,368,354.50 from the Water Utility
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Fund, $789,451.50 from the Sewer Utility Fund, and transfer $100,000 in the General Fund from the Library Bathroom Rehabilitation project (PF23007) to the City Yard Energy Project (PF25001).
Motion carried by electronic vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: JOHSZ, MARQUEZ, BENNETT, MORAN, ROGERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED [49:49]
Jane DeFrank and Suzanne Anderson, residents, spoke about the startup of bingo ten years ago, and noted that there are 49 members who volunteer their time each month and that the 55+ Club has been able to give back approximately $65,000 to the community. Lastly, both thanked Council for all their support and the best for the next ten years.
Chris Renne, resident, spoke about being pleased with the clearing of the trees in Morningside Park and her surprise to learn that 100 trees will be planted in a relatively small area around the creek. She expressed her concerns about the lack of community input, the high fire danger, the types of trees to be planted, the ongoing maintenance of the trees and park.
SAFETY UPDATES [56:38]
Fire: Deputy Fire Chief Ault stated that they hired three new firefighter paramedics, announced the Fire Foundation’s Car Show on May 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and thanked the Council and City Manager for attending and supporting their Fire Ops 101 training.
Police: Police Chief Girard attended the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Annual Exceptional Service Awards Ceremony on April 9th and announced that six deputies from the Chino Hills Station: Sergeant Ed De La Torre, and Deputies Daniel Medina, Mateusz Nosek, Tyler Van Amberg, Jake Dances and Nathaniel Altimirano were awarded the Sheriff’s Medal of Lifesaving which stemmed from three separate incidents where they responded to medical aid calls and found subjects not breathing and provided immediate life saving efforts and saved the lives of all three individuals.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE [58:45]
City Manager Hill said he had nothing to report but thanked Council for the opportunity to serve.
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Vice Mayor Marquez asked whether the city had recently received any designation related to trees. Mr. Hill responded that the City is a Tree City USA community and has held this designation for more than 30 years.
COUNCIL REPORTS [59:23]
Mayor Johsz
• LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Mayor Johsz attended the Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting and stated the Committee met with the City’s lobbyist regarding positions on several bills and requests on Federal earmarks.
Vice Mayor Marquez
• SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD
o GENERAL POLICY COMMITTEE
Vice Mayor Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority General Policy Committee meeting and stated that he was selected to be on a LA 2028 ad hoc committee.
• SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD
o LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
Vice Mayor Marquez attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Legislative Policy Committee meeting and said the committee received federal and state updates.
Council Member Bennett
• CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR MEN AND WOMEN CITIZEN ADVISORY
COMMITTEES
Council Member Bennett had nothing to report, he did not attend the meeting.
Council Member Moran
• PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
Council Member Moran attended the Public Art Committee and spoke about the Utility Art Box Program that was launched in 2021 with the goal of wrapping all 53 utility boxes in the City. The project received strong community support, allowing it to continue to move forward. With assistance from the Chino Hills Community Foundation, funding of $32,000 was secured through their resources rather than the General Fund. The remaining 23 utility boxes will be wrapped as part of the final phase in 2026. Lastly, she asked about the future of the Public Art Committee, given that it is an ad hoc committee expected to cease upon project completion. Mr. Hill responded that the role of ad hoc committees is to address a specific purpose and noted that staff are reviewing all ad hoc committees in the City. Ms. Moran expressed a desire for her colleagues to consider and discuss at a future meeting visual arts in the community through the use grants or donations.
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• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT JOINT POLICY
COMMITTEE (COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(CEHD)
Council Member Moran attended the Southern California Association of Government Joint Policy Committee (CEHD) meeting and stated the Committees discussed Connect SoCal 2050 Policy development with recommendation that a future subcommittee to be formed to give input.
Council Member Rogers
• ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD
Council Member Rogers attended the Animal Resource Center Joint Power Authority Board (ARC) meeting, and said the Board discussed agreements and adopted their Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget.
• CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY BOARD
Council Member Rogers attended the Chino Basin Desalter Authority Board meeting, and stated the Board spoke about approved contracts and had a reconciliation of costs for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
Vice Mayor Marquez spoke about the Feed and Pet Store, Kahoots, and stated he spoke with the Manager who would like to partner with the city for animal care.
Mayor Johsz called up two Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members to the podium.
Parthvi Naswa and Quetzalli Angulo, both 8th Graders at Canyon Hills Junior High, introduced themselves and shared their appreciation for the city, along with an interest in staying informed about ongoing activities.
COUNCIL COMMENTS [01:09:07]
Moran: Council Member Moran attended and thanked the Chino Valley Fire District (CVFD) for hosting Council’s first attended Fire Ops 101 training. She attended the Grand Reopening of Prado Regional Park and was impressed with how beautiful it’s become and how much it has transformed over time. She thanked staff on the recent budget video because it was very basic yet informative and inquired how that video is presented to those who do not have social media. Public Information Manager Freeman stated that the video is available on the City’s website; however, they are currently finalizing the Budget series and can consolidate all segments into a single extended version for one announcement. Council Member Moran asked to revisit and explore additional ways to increase the video’s reach and visibility to residents because it was done very well.
An unknown speaker suggested utilizing TikTok or use of the large screens at the Shoppes.
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events on April 11th and thanked the CVFD for hosting the Fire Ops 101 training and presented certificates at the Greater Chino Hills Rotary Club Multicultural Festival. He congratulated City Manager Hill on his first meeting as City Manager. He attended the City’s Easter Egg-Citement and many were in attendance hunting for eggs. Lastly, he thanked Jane and George DeFrank for their volunteerism in the community and Glen Anderson for accepting the Arts, Culture and Creativity proclamation.
Bennett: Council Member Bennett attended the CVFD Fire Ops 101 Training and suggested that the CVFD post a summary of the event on their website for residents to view. He hoped everyone had a blessed Easter and asked the community to save the date of May 7th for National Day of Prayer.
Marquez: Vice Mayor Marquez attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Executive / Administration Committee and received a presentation on transit funding for 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it will be a no car event so other means of transportation will need to be used. He attended a SCAG Joint Policy Committee meeting and received a presentation on Connect SoCal 2050 and trends for Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) which is done every four years, will be kicking off the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and growth projections. He attended the SCAG Transportation Committee meeting and received a presentation on the Road to LA28 and Regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) approach. He attended the Southern California Regional Rail Authority Board of Directors (MetroLink) Meeting and discussed the budget and that ridership is down, he added that revenue is down $30 million and only way to make up is to cut service. Lastly, he spoke about the Priceless Pets Farmers Market event on English Springs Road, and his attendance at a meeting with Lisa Price of Priceless Pets, Council Member Rogers and City Manager Hill to discuss the highway and how it is unsafe with the amount of people attending. Lastly, he attended and thanked the CVFD for the Fire Ops 101 training and reflected on his time as a firefighter, saying it brought him back to those days of service
Johsz: Mayor Johsz attended and thanked the CVFD for hosting the Fire Ops 101 Training. He inquired about the Dedication Ceremony for the Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity Home and asked if the City owns the parcel that is adjacent to it. Mr. Hill responded that the City does not own that parcel, that it is private property. He asked if the Parks and Recreation Commission could explore a mural on the wall of the parking structure behind the Government Center. Council Member Rogers stated it has been discussed. Mayor Johsz suggested it could be continued with the Public Arts Committee. Lastly, he requested a city park be renamed to honor of the Native American Tribe that was in Chino Hills.
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ADJOURN IN MEMORIAM [01:25:43]
Mayor Johsz adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. in memory of Deputy Levi Vargas who passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 30.
Respectfully submitted,
CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: April 28, 2026
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Document Pages: 14 Signatures: 1 Envelope Originator:
Certificate Pages: 1 Initials: 0 Jessica Contreras
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EnvelopeId Stamping: Enabled
Time Zone: (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US &
Canada)
Stamps: 1 [email protected]
IP Address: 69.63.82.50
Record Tracking
Status: Original
4/29/2026 8:36:32 AM
Holder: Jessica Contreras
[email protected]
Location: DocuSign
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Cheryl Balz
[email protected]
City Clerk
City of Chino Hills
Security Level: Email, Account Authentication
(None)
Signature Adoption: Uploaded Signature Image
Using IP Address: 69.63.82.50
Sent: 4/29/2026 8:37:29 AM
Viewed: 4/29/2026 8:58:47 AM
Signed: 4/29/2026 8:58:58 AM
Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure:
Not Offered via Docusign
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Envelope Summary Events Status Timestamps
Envelope Sent Hashed/Encrypted 4/29/2026 8:37:29 AM
Certified Delivered Security Checked 4/29/2026 8:58:47 AM Signing Complete Security Checked 4/29/2026 8:58:58 AM
Completed Security Checked 4/29/2026 8:58:58 AM
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