City Council
Regular MeetingChino, CA · April 2, 2024
Agenda
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CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION – 4:45 PM
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
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ROLL CALL
Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Curtis Burton,
Council Member Christopher Flores, Council Member Marc Lucio.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council about the closed
session items. Ordinance No. 97-08 (Chino Municipal Code Section 2.04.090) limits speakers to
no more than five (5) minutes in which to address the Council, except as provided under
Government Code 54954.3(b)(2).
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code
Section 54956.9. Number of Cases: One Case
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION.
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9
Hoffman v. City of Chino, San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVDS2016095
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR. Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
Property: 13201 9th Street APN 1020262240000
Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Kavous Emami
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of potential acquisition
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FLAG SALUTE
CEREMONIALS
Proclamations
Arbor Day. Proclaim April 5, 2024 as Arbor Day in the City of Chino.
Autism Awareness Month. Proclaim April 2024 as Autism Awareness Month in the City of
Chino.
Child Abuse Prevention Month. Proclaim April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the
City of Chino.
Donate Life Month. Proclaim April 2024 as Donate Life Month in the City of Chino.
Presentations
City of Chino 2023 Photo Contest Winners. Recognition of Photo Contest Winners:
- Chino Animals: Jessica Lau
- Chino Fun: Heather Peralta
- Chino Living: Carolina Becerril
- Chino Nature & Landmarks: Jorge Borjas
- Chino Sports: Kimora Moore
Business of the Month. Award of Business of the Month for April 2024 to Peach Body Studios.
Mayor’s Home Beautification Award. Award of Mayor’s Home Beautification Award for April
2024.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
INFORMATION
External Agency Reports. Receive and File External Agency Reports for January 2024 and
February 2024.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is the time and place for the Mayor to inform the public of all upcoming events and past
occurrences of communitywide interest and concern.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council about subjects that
do not appear elsewhere on the agenda. Due to Council policy and Brown Act requirements,
action will not be taken on any issues not on the Agenda. Ordinance No. 97-08 (Chino Municipal
Code Section 2.04.090) limits speakers to no more than five (5) minutes in which to address
Council, except as provided under Government Code 54954.3(b)(2).
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CONSENT CALENDAR
At this time, members of the public may present testimony as to why an item should be
removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Unless a member of the public or
City Council requests that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar, all items will be
acted upon as a whole and by one vote. Items placed on the Consent Calendar represent
routine expenditures and/or actions that support ongoing City operations.
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 769739 to 769952, and
Electronic Fund Transfers 518936E to 519014E, totaling $3,110,768.71.
2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for March 19, 2024 (All Members Present).
3. 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
City.
4. City Council Temporary Advisory Committees. Approve request to establish temporary advisory
committees regarding the 1) General Plan Update 2) Housing Element Update and 3) Heman
G Stark Youth Correctional Facility Property.
5. Proposed Revision of the City of Chino Citywide Legislative Policy. Adopt Resolution 2024-002
to approve the City of Chino Citywide Legislative Policy updates.
6. Report on State and Federal Legislative Issues. Approve the City of Chino positions on
legislation as specified in the Tracked State Legislation March 21, 2024 report and receive and
file position letters on legislation, the High Priority Legislative Items Report, and the Federal
Update.
7. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Receive and file the City of
Chino's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
8. Declaration of Intention to Establish Improvement Area 11 in Community Facilities District
2003-3 and incur Bonded Indebtedness for the Improvement Area. Adopt Resolution No.
2024-011 and Resolution No. 2024-012; approve a Reimbursement Agreement between the
City of Chino and The Chino Preserve Development Corp.; and authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
9. Amendment to Agreement - CrossPoint Church. Approve the Third Amendment to the Contract
between CrossPoint Christian Reformed Church of Chino and the City of Chino to extend the
term for an additional year to allow for continued truck and container storage on church
property.
10. 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report. Receive and file the 2023 General
Plan and Housing Element Annual Reports which will subsequently be filed with the Governor's
Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community
Development.
11. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-004. Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-004 - Zone Ordinance
Amendment PL23-0119 (Second Reading).
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-004 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE SIGN CODE (TITLE
16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE) AND ZONING CODE (TITLE 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE)
OF THE CITY OF CHINO. PL23-0119 (ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT)
12. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-006. Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-006, approving the Chino
Police Department's "Military Equipment" Use Policy (Second Reading).
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-006 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE UPDATED CHINO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY.
13. Award a Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc., Tustin, CA for
Construction Management, Testing, and Inspection Services for Projects No. WA212 and
WA214. Award a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $2,172,358 for
Construction Management for Projects WA212 and WA214.
14. Construction Credit/Reimbursement Agreement with Chino Development Corporation, a
California Corporation, and Chino Preserve Development Corporation, a California Corporation
for the Construction of Water Source, Storage, and Distribution Improvements at Various
Locations in The Preserve. Adopt Resolution 2024-009 and approve a construction
credit/reimbursement agreement for an amount not to exceed $28,753,683.02 for the
construction of water source, storage, and distribution improvements at various locations in The
Preserve.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Construction Credit/Reimbursement Agreement with Chino Development Corporation, a
California Corporation, and Chino Preserve Development Corporation, a California Corporation
for the Construction of Storm Drain Improvements at Various Locations in The Preserve. Adopt
Resolution 2024-013 and approve a construction credit/reimbursement agreement for an
amount not to exceed $6,485,122.11 for storm drain improvements at various locations in The
Preserve; and appropriate $500,000.00 (Fund 263).
Staff Report By: Sylvia Ramos, Associate Engineer
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Appropriate $500,000.00 to the Storm Drain Fund with a
corresponding year-end transfer in the same amount from The Preserve Storm Drain
Development Impact Fee Fund (Fund 263); 2) adopt Resolution 2024-013 memorializing Chino
Development Corporation, a California corporation rights to the highest priority reimbursement
from The Preserve Storm Drain Development Impact Fee Fund (Fund 263); 3) approve a
construction credit/reimbursement agreement with Chino Development Corporation, a
California corporation and Chino Preserve Development Corporation, a California corporation
for an amount not to exceed $6,485,122.11 for the construction of storm drain improvements at
various locations in The Preserve; 4) approve an immediate reimbursement to Chino
Development Corporation, a California corporation in the amount of $500,000.00 for said
improvements; and 5) authorize the City Manager to execute all the necessary documents on
behalf of the City.
16. Certification of Election Results for the March 5, 2024 Special Municipal Election (Ballot
Measure V). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-014, reciting the facts of the Special Municipal
Election, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law, and adopt Ordinance
No. 2024-007 (Second Reading).
Staff Report By: Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: Approve 1) adoption of Resolution No. 2024-014 reciting the facts of the
City of Chino Special Municipal Election held on March 5, 2024, declaring the results and such
other matters as provided by law and 2) adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-007, a New Chapter
3.18 Transactions and Use Tax of the Chino Municipal Code (Second Reading).
ORDINANCE 2024-007 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE
ADMINISTRATION
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17. Administration and Examination of Records of the Local Transaction and Use Tax (Measure V).
Adopt Resolutions authorizing agreements with California Dept. of Tax and Fee Administration
to implement a local transaction and use tax and authorize examination of sales or transactions
and use tax transactions; approve a contract with HdL Companies.
Staff Report By: Rob Burns, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-015 authorizing the City
Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
to implement a local transaction and use tax; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-016, rescinding
Resolution No. 2003-32 and authorizing examination of sales or transactions and use tax by
City officials and an independent contractor; 3) approve a contract between HdL Companies
and the City of Chino for the administration of the City’s 1% Transaction and Use Tax (Measure
V); and 4) authorize the establishment of Fund 103 titled Measure V 2024.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
This is the time and place for the Mayor and Council Members to report on prescheduled
Council Committee Assignment Meetings that were held since the last Regular Council
Meeting, and any other items of interest. Upon request by an individual Council Member, the
City Council may choose to take action on any of the subject matters listed below.
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Pro Tem Comstock
Council Member Burton
Council Member Flores
18. Community Support Fund - Council Member Flores. Approve community support fund
contribution to Don Lugo Sports Booster.
Staff Report By: Council Member Flores
RECOMMENDATION: Approve community support fund contribution of $500 to Don Lugo
Sports Booster.
Council Member Lucio
City Manager's Report
City Attorney's Report
Police Chief's Report
Fire Chief's Report
ADJOURN
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
(Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
I, Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk of the City of Chino, hereby declare that on Friday, March 29, 2024 this
agenda was posted on the south window of Chino City Hall and this agenda together with all of the
agenda reports and related documents were posted on the City’s website at www.cityofchino.org by
myself or under my direction.
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Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk.
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