CHINO CITY COUNCIL 13220 CENTRAL AVENUE CHINO, CA91710 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024  SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS  MINUTES  CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM  CALL TO ORDER  The September 3, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council /S Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:03 pm by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the  Council Chambers.  ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT:  Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Curtis Burton, Council Member Christopher Flores, and Council Member Marc Lucio  NONE.  CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak.  CLOSED SESSION  City Attorney Fred Galante read into the record the item listed on the Closed Session agenda.  1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2)of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Number of Potential Cases: One  The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:04 p.m. and concluded at 5:53 p.m. The City  Council reconvened the regular meeting at 6:04 p.m. Council Member Lucio led the Pledge of Allegiance.  FLAG SALUTE CEREMONIALS  Congressional Medal Award Recognition. Recognition of Chino High School Student Eric Kim Congresswomen Norma Torres presented Silver and Gold Congressional Medal Awards to Chino High School Student Eric Kim. Mayor Ulloa presented a Certificate of Recognition.  Recipient of a Congressional Medal Award.    CHINO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2024  2  National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Proclaim September 2024 as National Mayor Ulloa read into the record the Proclamation designating September 2024 as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in Chino. Brian Rachielles, Chino Valley YMCA Branch Director, Brittany Zarcal, CSPR Supervisor, and Rachel Phelps, CSPR Coordinator accepted Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Proclaim September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Mayor Ulloa read into the record the Proclamation designating September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Chino. Angie Garcia, CSPR Coordinator, Stephanie Hedrick-Harwell, LMFT Mental Health Program Manager I, and Wendy Johansen from the Department of Behavioral Community Crisis Services accepted the Proclamation. City of Chino Go Skateboarding Day. Recognition of the competition winner at Go Mayor Ulloa presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Go Skateboarding Day competition Business of the Month. Award of Business of the Month for September 2024 to The Doodle, Mayor Ulloa presented the September 2024 Business of the Month Award to The Doodle Bar Mayor's Home Beautification Award. Award of Mayor's Home Beautification Award for Mayor Ulloa presented the Mayor's Home Beautification Award for September 2024 to the  Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.  the Proclamation. Awareness Month.  Skateboarding Day. winner Steven Vazquez. Bar & Grill.  and Grill. Owners Pat and Joe Costa were present to accept the award.  September 2024.  Dubois Family of Approach Avenue in The Preserve.  REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION  City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Number of Potential Cases: One  The City Council received an update, provided direction, and no further reportable action was  taken.  AGENDA ADDITIONSREVBSIONS  City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.    CHINO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 INFORMATION  3  External Agency Report. Receive and file the External Agency Report for September 3, 2024 Mayor Ulloa announced the External Agency Report was included in the agenda packet. Mayor Ulloa issued a reminder about the following scheduled community events:  (Covering Meetings from June 1-, June 30, 2024)  PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS  The Chino Cares Emergency Preparedness Fair at Chino City Hall, 13220 Central Avenue, Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. For information, visit The City of Chino is seeking residents to participate in the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan survey. The City of Chino Inclusion Community Celebration, in partnership with Adrian's World, the Autism Society - Inland Empire, Behavior Highway and the Love Them All Foundation, is on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Neighborhood Activity Center, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration is required. Fori information, visit www.ctyofchino.org/nclusion. Pastor Joseph Wong, Calvary Chapel Chinese Fellowship, provided the invocation. Janel Ruiz, the new Public Affairs Manager of Southern California Gas Company, provided an  ww.dholchnoorcc:  For details, visit wchyocnnoog.mme  PUBLIC COMMENTS  introduction and left her contact information.  CONSENT CALENDAR  1.  Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 771587 to 772098, and 2. Minutes. a) Regular Meeting Minutes for July 16, 2024 and b) Special Meeting July 30, 2024  Electronic Fund Transfers 519651E to 519872E, totaling $17,893,175.05.  (AIl Members Present).  3. City. 4.  Elected City Officials' Report Regarding Travel, Training, and Meetings. Receive and file the Elected City Officials' Report reflecting City Council business related expenses incurred by the Designation of League of California Cities Voting Delegates. Designate Mayor Pro Tem Comstock as the Voting Delegate, Council Member Burton as the 2nd Voting Delegate, and Council Member Lucio as the 3rd Voting Delegate for the 2024 League of California Cities  Annual Conference and Expo.  Item No. 5 was pulled from the Consent Calendar.  6.  Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-042 and approve a third amendment to the City of Chino's agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP adding hourly rates for services specific to Watermaster legal services  and amending personnel assignment guidelines.    CHINO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2024  4  7. Contract Approval - Human Services Programs for Residents of Chino Hills. Approve a contract effective retroactive to July 1, 2024, in the amount of $306,788, for the provision of Human Services programs for residents of Chino Hills for FY 2024-25 and increase the Community Master Contracts - Chino Valley Unified School District. Approve Master Contracts with the Chino Valley Unified School District effective retroactive to July 1, 2024 for the provision of Vendor Cap Increase - New Tangram, LLC. Approve a vendor cap increase with New Tangram, LLC in the amount of $200,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 for design services, purchase and/or installation of furniture, and reconfiguring existing 10. Award of Public Works Contract to Major League Infields, Inc., Fullerton, CA for Ball Field Maintenance Services. Award a contract for ball field maintenance services at Ayala, Heritage, Mountain View, and Villa Parks in the amount of $67,808 for annual routine maintenance and 11. Vendor Cap Increase - Lincoln Financial Group. Authorize a retroactive increase to the vendor cap with Lincoln Financial Group for Disability Insurance and Leave Management Services in 12. Law Enforcement Services Agreement - Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) for School Resource Officers. Approve an agreement with CVUSD effective retroactive to July 1, 2024 for five (5) full-time School Resource Officers assigned to Chino High School, Don Lugo High School, and Buena Vista, the Junior High schools, a D.A.R.E. officer, and one (1) 13. Professional Services Agreement - Transtech Engineers, Inc. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Transtech Engineers, Inc., Chino, CA, for $350,025 for Project Management Services for the State Street Water Treatment Plant Project (WA212) and the Well 17 Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1-4 and 6-13 as presented, with Item 5 pulled for separate  Services revenue budget by $118,139.  8. 9.  Community Services programs for Fiscal Year 2024-25.  workstations at City-owned facilities.  $32,1921 for unanticipated work for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.  the amount of $76,000.  Sergeant.  Equipping Project (WA214).  action. The motion carried by the following vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSENT:  ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO  NONE. NONE.  ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR  5.  Season's Senior Villas Request for Estoppel Certificate, Consent to Assignment and Term Extension. Approve request by owner of Season's Senior Villas apartment complex for estoppel certificate and consent to assign makeup of ownership and reject request for term Fred Galante, City Attorney provided a report on the item, noting a correction to Exhibit D, Paragraph 5 was corrected and a copy was provided to the City Council Members. Mayor Ulloa asked how much is owed on the bond, and Mr. Galante confirmed $10 million is  extension.  owned on the bond.    CHINO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2024  5  Mayor Ulloa asked detailed questions regarding the loan and Mr. Galante explained some Mayor Ulloa asked why the applicant was permitted to defer the maintenance on the property and what assurances does the City have that the new management will take care of the needed maintenance on the property. Warren Morelion, Director of Development Services, confirmed the applicant is aware they need to address the landscape improvements to be in Katie Smith, representative from the property management, spoke regarding the transfer of terms and the deferred maintenance plan. She explained they do not have the ability to prioritize housing for Chino residents; however, understands affordable senior housing for Council Member Burton asked about the property inspection that was conducted by staff, and Ms. Smith confirmed they conducted interior inspections of all units and concluded the conditions were typical for a 20-year-old building. She noting their new management team has established an active work order system and will actively work with residents on repairs. Ms. Smith noted when residents move out, they take advantage of the vacancy to conduct a Mayor Pro Tem Comstock discussed the maintenance plan and asked the Ms. Smith if they could participate in cooperative effort with the City to help upgrade the neighboring community garden which can be enjoyed by the residents. Ms. Smith welcomed the idea of a collaboration. Council Member Lucio asked the rent amount for the units and Ms. Smith explained she would follow up with the information. She confirmed the wait list can vary from several months or years and the onsite manager is attempting to reduce the wait list to a reasonable level. Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, to approve Item 5. Season's Senior Villas Request for Estoppel Certificate, Consent to Assignment  details of the loan and lease compliance process.  compliance.  Chino residents is important and needed.  Mr. Morelion noted a vacant unit was inspected by staff.  detailed maintenance.  and' Term Extension. The motion carried by the following vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PUBLIC HEARING  ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO  NONE. NONE.  14. Appeal of PL24-0018 (Administrative Approval). Appeal for approval of the installation of an exterior back-up generator for O'Reilly's Auto Parts located in the CG (Commercial General) zoning district in the Big Lots commercial center at 12516 Central Avenue (APN 1015-371-02). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2024-041, denying the appeal and thereby upholding the approval of PL24-0018 (Administrative Approval), based upon the findings and subject to  Staff Report By: Andrea Gilbert, City Planner the departmental conditions of approval. Mayor Ulloa opened the public hearing.    CHINO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2024  6  Andrea Gilbert, City Planner, provided a presentation on the item.  Mr. Albert Subia, Division Manager of O'Reilly's Auto Parts, spoke in support of the approval. There being no further requests to address the City Council on this item, Mayor Ulloa closed Council Member Burton thanked the applicant for their efforts to remediate the noise level. Mayor Pro Tem Comstock received confirmation from Ms. Gilbert that the generator testing will Motion by Council Member Burton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, to Adopt Resolution 2024-041, denying the appeal and thereby upholding the approval of PL24-0018 Administrative Approval), based upon the findings and subject to the departmental conditions of approval. The motion carried by the following vote:  the public hearing.  occur during normal business hours.  AYES: NOES: ABSENT:  ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO  NONE. NONE.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS  Mayor Ulloa  15. Community Support Fund - Mayor Ulloa. Approve community support fund $500 contribution to American Cancer Society for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser.  Staff Report By: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa  RECOMMENDATION: Approve community support fund contribution of $500 to the American Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comstock, to Approve community support fund contribution of $500 to the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser. The motion carried by the following vote:  Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser.  AYES: NOES: ABSENT:  ULLOA, COMSTOCK, BURTON, FLORES, AND LUCIO  NONE. NONE.  Mayor Ulloa reported on the following meetings and events that included Making Strides to Cure Breast Cancer Kickoff meeting; National Night Out; San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Transit Committee meeting; Omnitrans Administration and Finance Committee meeting; Chino Valley Unified School District meeting; and City Manager meeting Mayor Ulloa reminded residents of the following upcoming events: Chino Cares Emergency Preparedness Fair to be held at the City Hall lawn on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. and the Chino Valley Fire District 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to be held at the Chino  with County Supervisors Curt Hagman and Jesse Armendarez.  Valley Fire Department Station 66 on September 11 at9:00 a.m.    CHINO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 Mayor Pro Tem Comstock  7  Mayor Pro Tem Comstock reported on the following meetings and events that included National Night Out; expressed concern with gophers at Ayala Park; meeting with a resident regarding local shuttle operation hours for the Senior Center during the Summer; thanked Chief Mensen for hosting the upcoming Coffee with a Cop at Flo's Cafe; congratulated The Doodle Bar and Grill for the Business of the Month award; and acknowledged City Manager Reich for speaking at the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Women's Leadership Conference.  Council Member Burton  Council Member Burton reported on the following meetings and events that included the Executive Management Team and City Council Workshop; National Night Out; Chino Valley Unified School District meeting; Association of California Water Agencies meeting; Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; Developer meeting; Chino Valley Leadership Collaborative meeting; meeting with the Police Department Chaplain; West End Animal Services JPA meeting; Chamber of Commerce meeting; Saturday Night Flights; and a meeting with Rhodes Elementary School  Staff concerning traffic gridlock issues.  Council Member Flores  Council Member Flores reported on the following meetings and events that included National Night Out; meeting with a resident; expressed support of suicide prevention; congratulated Congressional Silver and Gold Award recipient Eric Kim and Business of the Month The  Doodle Bar and Grill. Council Member Lucio City Manager's Report City Attorney's Report Police Chief's Report  Council Member Lucio had no report. City Manager Reich had no report. City Attorney Galante had no report.  Chief Mensen provided a report on the National Night Out; the upcoming Coffee with a Cop at Flo's Cafe on Riverside Drive on September 10th and Flo's Cafe Chino Airport on October 2nd from 8-10 a.m.; provided information on the new volunteer program known as VIPS volunteer program, which will be advertised on social media; and announced the upcoming Emergency  Preparedness Fair that will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024.  Director's Report  Hey Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided an updated regarding Ramona Avenue paving project and information regarding the Public Works crew who assisted the Chino Valley Fire Ms. Lee introduced Benjamin Orosco, who was recently promoted to Deputy Director of Public  Independent District with a fire on El Prado Road.  Works Services.    CHINO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2024  8  Warren Morelion, Director of Development Services, introduced Chris Corbin, the new Deputy  Director of Development Services.  Fire Chief's Report  Fire Chief Dave Williams provided a report on the fire that started on September 2, 2024 near the Inland Empire Utilities Agency facility and thanked the City of Chino Public Works Department for their assistance. Chief Williams provided an ambulance service update; announced the upcoming 9/11 Remembrance Event will take place on September 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at Fire Station 66; and congratulated the Skateboarding Day winner Steven Vazquez.  ADJOURN  The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in  these Council Chambers.  APPROVED AND. ADOPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024.  humll EONCENPUIIGAMAYOR  ATTEST:  mgmonge NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK  (These minutes are not official until signed.)