City Council

Those persons wishing to speak on any item included on the agenda, or on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, are invited fill out and submit to the City Clerk a “Request to Speak” form (name and address optional) which is available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. Additionally, members of the public may submit electronic public comments to CityClerk@cityofchino.org no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. In your email, please include the meeting date, agenda item you are commenting on, and your comment. All comments received by the deadline will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration before action is taken on the matter and will be entered into the record for the meeting specified in email received. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting per your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act or for any other reason, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (909) 334-3306, at least 48 hours prior to the advertised starting time of the meeting. Any documents produced by the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours at City Hall located at 13220 Central Avenue, Chino. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.cityofchino.org. CHINO CITY COUNCIL SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 13220 CENTRAL AVENUE CHINO, CA 91710 TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 PM OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM _________________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton, Council Member Karen C. Comstock, 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 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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Name of case: US ex rel. Hendrix v. J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc. (C.D. Cal., Case No. 06-00055(GW)) FLAG SALUTE CHINO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1, 2025 2 CEREMONIALS Proclamations Arbor Day - Proclaim April 4, 2025, as Arbor Day in the City of Chino in accordance with National Arbor Day Foundation. Autism Awareness Month - Proclaim April 2025 as Autism Awareness Month in the City of Chino. Child Abuse Prevention Month. - Proclaim April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Chino. Presentations Chino Police Department Annual Department Awards - Recognition of Police Officer of the Year Parwaiz Hussainian, Professional Staff Member of the Year Public Safety Dispatcher Jennifer Latham, and Volunteer of the Year Police Explorer Emma Rivera. Business of the Month - Award of Business of the Month for April 2025 to Christian Printing Service. San Antonio Regional Hospital Presentation. Regional Healthcare Update Presentation from John Chapman, President and CEO of San Antonio Regional Hospital. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS 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). If more than three (3) persons seek to address the same agenda item or the same subject matter, the Mayor shall establish a maximum period of time not to exceed thirty (30) minutes. INFORMATION Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Receive information from the Chino Valley Fire District regarding the Fire Hazard Severity Zones presented by Fire Marshal Danielle O'Toole. 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 774797 to 775017, and Electronic Fund Transfers 524005E to 524105E, totaling $3,608,384.34 CHINO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1, 2025 3 2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for March 18, 2025 (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. Home Improvement Policy Update. Approve updates to the City of Chino Home Improvement Policy Program. 5. 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report. Receive and file the 2024 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. 6. Chino Preserve Development Corporation - Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Construction Reimbursement Agreement for Tract Map No. 16420-6 (Block 11). Approve Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Construction Reimbursement Agreement for Tract Map No. 16420-6 (Block 11), generally located generally located south of Legacy Park Street, east of Main Street, and north of East Preserve Loop. PUBLIC HEARING Prior to the vote of the City Council, any member of the audience will have the opportunity to address Council on any items listed under Public Hearings. Council requests, but it is not required, that you state your name and address prior to making any remarks. 7. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2024-25 Action Plan - Substantial Amendment. Adoption of Resolution 2025-010 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Substantial Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan. Staff Report By: Traci Rossetti-Smith, Senior Management Analyst RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing; 2) adopt Resolution 2025-010, approving the substantial amendment to the City of Chino's FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; 3) transfer $298,868.65 in Fund 350 allocated funds from project PF253 to project SN240; 4) authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents pertaining to the amendment; and 5) approve submission of the amendment to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). NEW BUSINESS 8. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Midyear Budget Review. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-012 to Approve the Midyear Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Staff Report By: Linda Reich, City Manager and Kim Sao, Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-012, authorizing the Midyear Budget adjustments for FY 2024-25 as detailed in the attached Exhibits A, B, and C. 9. Abatement Payment - California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) for the Pine Avenue Connector Project ST061. Approve an abatement payment to the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) for the Pine Avenue Connector Project ST-061 in the amount of $1,529,549. Staff Report By: Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works CHINO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1, 2025 4 RECOMMENDATION: 1) Appropriate $985,421 to the Transportation Fund backfilled by General Fund; 2) approve the abatement payment to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Pine Avenue Connector Project ST061 in the amount of $1,529,549; 3) establish a new Capital Improvement Project No. ST261 for the Pine Avenue Connector / Bridge Project, formally closing out Pine Avenue Connector Project ST061; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City. 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 Burton Council Member Comstock 10. Community Support Fund - Council Member Comstock. Approve a community support fund contribution to various nonprofit organizations. Staff Report By: Council Member Comstock RECOMMENDATION: Approve a community support fund contribution of $250 to Boy Scout Troop 201, $500 to Chino American Little League, $250 to Chino Boxing Club, $500 to Chino Girls Fastpitch Softball, $250 to Chino Neighborhood House, $250 to Chino Police Officers’ Foundation for the Run for Russ 5K/Walk, $250 to Chino Police Explorer Post #211, $250 to Chino Pop Warner, $250 to Isaiah’s Rock, $250 to Chino Kiwanis Club for the Kiwanis Corn Feed Run, and $250 to UCHOOZ Positive Youth. Council Member Flores Council Member Lucio City Manager's Report City Attorney's Report Police Chief's Report Director's Report Fire Chief's Report ADJOURN The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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 28, 2025 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. CHINO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1, 2025 5 _______________________________________ Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk.