City of
Chino Hills
AGENDA
CHINO HILLS CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
CIVIC CENTER, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
14000 CITY CENTER DRIVE, CHINO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
OR
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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
BRIAN JOHSZ, MAYOR
RAY MARQUEZ, VICE MAYOR
ART BENNETT
CYNTHIA MORAN
PETER J. ROGERS
ROD HILL, CITY MANAGER MARK D. HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY CHERYL BALZ, CITY CLERK In compliance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require special assistance to participate in the Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office in one of these ways at least 72 hours prior to the meeting: by phone (909) 364-2620, Test Telephone Relay Service (TTY Relay: 711), email at cityclerkCa)-chinohills.org, U.S. Mail or personally deliver at City of Chino Hills, Attn: City Clerk, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709. If submitting a request by email, include either "ADA Accommodation Request" or "Language Assistance" in the subject line. In the body of the email, provide your name, address, telephone number, and a description of your request.
Assistive Listening Devices are available for use at the meeting if attending in-person.
Please see the City Clerk to make your request. Please make sure to return the device upon leaving the meeting.
If you want to communicate information to the City you can also do so via email at [email protected]. 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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5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: At this time members of the public may address the City Council regarding any item appearing on the Closed Session agenda. Those persons wishing to address the City Council in person must complete and submit to the Deputy City Clerk a "Request to Speak" card available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. If participating from a remote location raise your hand in the zoom application or dial *9 if calling in. 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.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
2. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Existing Litigation - City of Chino Hills v. Weiming Mo, Zhao Jun, and Does 1 through 30, inclusive - Case No. CIVSB 2312001
3. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Existing Litigation - Petition for Review of Tentative Order R8-2026-0034, NPDES Permit No. CAS618030 - Regional MS4 Permit for the Santa Ana Region; Respondent: Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board 6:00 P.M. - CONVENE MEETING / ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
INVOCATION: Pastor Collin Warner, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills
PRESENTATIONS
4. INTRODUCTION - New Employees: Allison Torres, Community Relations Analyst II, City Manager's Office and Abel Ambriz, Maintenance Worker I, Public Works Department
5. INTRODUCTION - New Chino Valley Fire District Firefighters / Paramedics Brian Erickson
Brett Perry
John Cota Jr.
Giuseppe Escobar
6. RECOGNITION - Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Participants from Various Chino Hills Schools
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7. PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming October 23 through 31, 2026, as Red Ribbon Week
8. PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
9. PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
10. PRESENTATION - New Zone Zero Wildfire Safety Regulations by Chino Valley Fire District
PUBLIC INFORMATION MANAGER REPORT
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS -AGENDIZED ITEMS
11. 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 in person must complete and submit to the Deputy City Clerk a "Request to Speak" card available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. If participating from a remote location raise your hand in the zoom application or dial *9 if calling in. Comments will be limited to a maximum of three minutes per speaker. The time allotted per person will 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: Council Member abstentions or disclosures shall be stated at this time for recordation on the appropriate item.
CITY DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR (11 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.
12. Approve September 8, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
13. 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 June 9, 2026, through October 12, 2026. 3/186
14. Ratify payments over $25,000 totaling $10,425,796.28 for month ended August 31, 2026
15. Receive and file Monthly Financial Report for month ended August 31, 2026
16. Adopt an ordinance amending the Specific Plan SP-22-01 to update the allowable use table and minor technical changes entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Chino Hills, Adopting an Amendment to Specific Plan SP22-01 (SP-0001-2025) for the Bizpark Project Located on Pomona Rincon Road," second reading (introduced on September 8, 2026)
17. Authorize execution of Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. A2021-185 with Chino Valley Unified School District in amount of $455,743.50 for School Resource Officer Program for 2026-2027 school year
18. Authorize a 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 property of City and recorded as revenue in General Fund and Water Utility Fund
19. Find that exception to competitive bidding procedures under Chino Hills Municipal Code (CHMC) Section 3.16.110.G applies because Terex USA, LLC dba Terex Utilities has existing contract through Sourcewell, Contract #110421-TER, which extends to participating dealerships such as Terex Services - Fontana, and procurement process utilized by entity is substantially similar to provisions of CHMC Chapter 3.16 - Purchasing System; appropriate $16,100 from Equipment Maintenance Fund; authorize issuance of purchase order to Terex USA, LLC dba Terex Utilities utilizing Cooperative Purchase Contract #110421-TER in amount of $330,921.18 for purchase of 2027 F-550 Chassis 4x4 SD Regular Cab boom truck; award bid and authorize issuance of purchase order to Electric Vehicle Choice in amount of $488,567 for purchase of two 2026 All Electric Heavy Duty Pick-Up Trucks, Super Cab and one 2026 All Electric Chassis Stake Bed Truck With 14' Stake Bed Body; and determine action to be exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act
20. Find that exception to competitive bidding procedures under Chino Hills Municipal Code Section 3.18.050.G applies to agreement with California Conservation Corps (CCC) because CCC is a governmental entity that provides cost-effective services while offering valuable skills and development to young participants; authorize execution of Inter-Agency Sponsor Agreement and project agreement with CCC in amount of $300,000 for fire hazard reduction services and v-ditch clearing; and determine action to be exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act
21. Appropriate $56,352 from Storm Drain Facilities Fee Fund and authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2024-145 with Engineering Solutions Services, Inc. (ESS), to incorporate applicable federal contract provisions required for projects receiving federal grant funding and enable ESS to provide grant management services for Los Serranos Flood Protection Project and future federally funded projects
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22. Waive competitive bidding procedures under Chino Hills Municipal Code Section
3.18.050.1, and find that waiver is desirable and in conformance with state law for amendment to agreement with Hazzard Backflow, Inc.; authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A2023-103 with Hazzard Backflow Inc., increasing annual not-to-exceed amount to $100,000 and replacing Compensation exhibit; authorize City Manager, at his discretion, to approve additional cumulative amendments up to ten percent ($10,000) of amended agreement amount; and determine action to be exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act
ITEMS INITIATED BY COUNCIL
23. Legislative Session Update by Townsend Public Affairs
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
24. 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. If participating from a remote location raise your hand in the zoom application or dial *9 if calling in. Comments will be limited to a maximum of three minutes per speaker. The time allotted per person will vary depending on the total number of speakers received so not all members of the public may have the opportunity to speak at every council meeting. Three minutes for 1-10 speakers; two minutes for 11-15 speakers; and one minute for 16 or more speakers. This comment period will generally be limited to 30 minutes per meeting.
SAFETY UPDATES - Fire and Police
CITY MANAGER UPDATES
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Johsz
• Omnitrans Board
• Southern California Association of Governments
Energy and Environment Policy Committee
Vice Mayor Marquez
• San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Board
• General Policy Committee
o Legislative Policy Committee
Transit Committee
Council Member Bennett
• Chino Valley Fire District Board
• Chino Valley Unified School District Board
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Council Member Moran
• Southern California Association of Governments
Community, Economic and Human Development Policy Committee Council Member Rogers
• Chino Basin Desalter Authority Board
• Tres Hermanos Joint Powers Authority
• Water Facilities Authority Board
COUNCIL COMMENTS
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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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. These copies are 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 submitted after distribution of the agenda are available as soon as practicable. Additional information on how to speak and participate at the meeting in person and remotely, speaker card submittals, conduct during the meeting and additional information can be found on the last pages of the agenda and at chinohills.org.
HOW TO SPEAK AND PARTICIPATE AT THE MEETING
Comments will alternate between in-person and remote attendees to provide equal access to participants. Comments will be limited to a maximum of three minutes per speaker for agendized and non-agendized items. Time limits for public comments (except for public hearing items) will change depending on the number of speakers: three minutes for 1-10 speakers; two minutes for 11-15 speakers; and one 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.
Those persons wishing to address the City Council on any matter, whether or not it appears on the agenda, may do so in the following formats:
In-person: Speakers 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 to provide 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.
Remotely: By Phone: If you want to make a comment during the public comment agendized item, public comment non-agendized item, or public hearing portions of the agenda, Press *9 after joining the meeting which will raise your hand in the Zoom application. The City Clerk's office will select you from the meeting cue when the time for public comments arises. NOTE: Your phone number will appear on the screen unless you first dial *67 before dialing the numbers as shown above.
By Zoom application: If you want to make a comment during the public comment agendized item, public comment non-agendized item, or public hearing portions of the agenda, use the raise hand feature within the Zoom application after joining the meeting.
The City Clerk's office will select you from the meeting cue when the time for public comments arises. NOTE: Identifying information will appear on the screen. It is helpful to see your name when calling on speakers. If you wish to remain anonymous you can rename yourself in the zoom application. It is also helpful to see which item number you wish to comment on by placing the item number after your name. 7/186
The City wants you to know that you can also submit your comments via email to cit clerk chinohills.org. Written comments must be submitted for inclusion in the public record no later than 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting to give the City Clerk adequate time to print them out for Council consideration. Comments submitted in writing are not read aloud at the meeting. Rather, they are distributed to each Council Member/Commissioner prior to the meeting, on the dais. Written comments will also be placed with the official meeting record on the City's website but are not a part of the meeting minutes. Written comments received after the adjournment of the meeting will not be considered as a record for that meeting.
If the City or your device experiences technical difficulty with the visual feature of Zoom but the audio feature of Zoom is still available, then you may also watch live at www.chinohills.org/CitVTV or on TV Channel 3 (Spectrum) or TV Channel 41 (Frontier) or via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/(abCityofChinoHilIsGov while still participating through Zoom audio feature.
CITY BUSINESS DEFINED
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" 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 Sheriffs 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.
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
Levine 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 to all agenda items. For more information, see Government Code Section 84308.
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CONDUCT DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Person(s) physically present at a meeting who engage in disorderly conduct that disrupts any City Council meeting shall be asked by the presiding officer (or a majority of the Council) to leave the meeting, and if such person refuses, then will be escorted from the meeting by law enforcement. Persons who have been required to physically leave the meeting may attend the meeting remotely by following the instructions on the posted agenda but will be muted. For person(s) attending a meeting remotely who engage in disorderly conduct that disrupts a City Council meeting, the presiding officer (or a majority of the Council) shall order that the employee controlling the virtual portion of the meeting mute the person so that they cannot be heard. A person attending remotely shall not be disconnected from the meeting if that person can be muted such that they can no longer engage in conduct that disrupts the meeting.
Disorderly Conduct includes (but is not limited to):
• Speaking without being recognized by the presiding officer. • Continuing to speak after the allotted time has expired or has been paused. • Speaking on an item at a time not designated for discussion by the public of that item. • Making noise which is loud enough to disrupt the meeting. • Throwing objects.
• Speaking on an issue that is not within the jurisdiction of the Council. • Refusing to modify conduct after being advised by the presiding officer that the conduct is disrupting the meeting or disobeying any other lawful order of the presiding officer or a majority of the Council.
• Engaging in or threatening violence.
• Engaging in harassment such as racial epithets, slurs or lewd communications.
SIGNS
Signs, banners, flags or other symbolic material (except those that are emblazoned on clothing) are prohibited within the main portion of 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 Chambers. 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.
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City of
Chino Hills
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
CITY COUNCIL
DECLARATION OF POSTING NOTICE
Wendi Gensel 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 October 13, 2026, 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 October 8, 2026, at Chino Hills, California.
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