Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

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and welcome to the May 6th council meeting. We have a special this evening. We'll begin tonight's meeting with our flag salute. So if you please stand. We're honored to have special guests from the Monta Vista 4-H joining us this evening. And I'd like to invite President Hannah Hasson to lead us in the pledge this evening. Do you have other members here with you, Hannah?

Could the Monta Vista 4-H please join me? Remove all hats and hoods. Ready, begin. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Thank you. Thank you very much, Hannah and your group, for being with us this evening.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Also, would you please mention the upcoming junior fair?

Yes. In the second week of July, I believe July 8th through the 11th, we have our Tino Junior Livestock Fair, where the Monta Vista 4-H, the Don Lugo FFA, and other 4-H and FFA chapters will be joining us. There will be livestock shows, and on the Friday night, there will be our livestock auction by our 4-H members and our FFA members.

Thank you. I really encourage you all, if you can, to attend the auction. You don't have to purchase an animal, but you can do an add-on to these kids. And they really work hard on their projects. And I think we need to support agriculture in Chino. Thank you very much, Hannah. Thank you all for being here this evening. You may be seated. Our first proclamation is National Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2025. I'd like to call up Angie Garcia, Community Services Parks and Recreation Coordinator with the City of Chino. I'd also like to call up Lainey Lapis, National Alliance on Mental Health, or called NAMI, Greater Los Angeles County Pomona Valley Board Member. And the proclamation reads, whereas on behalf of the citizens of Chino, we recognize the month of May 2025 as National Mental Health Awareness Month. The City of Chino, Chino Valley Unified School District, and Healthy Chino Coalition recognize that mental health issues can affect all people. Serious mental illnesses are more common than cancer, diabetes, and a heart disease. And according to the Mental Health America, or MHA, 22.5 million American adults and 4.8 million young people are experiencing severe major depression. Misunderstandings exist about many mental illnesses and our social culture often wrongly imposes stigma on these conditions. The City of Chino recognizes the importance of addressing both mental and physical health concerns as being essential to everyone's overall health and well-being. And asking for help is a sign of strength and the first step towards achieving mental wellness. The City of Chino offers mental health services to youth, adults, and families And whereas the City of Chino partners with the National Alliance for Mental Illness, Pomona Valley do provide free support groups to educate, inspire, hope, and decrease the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Whereas the City of Chino encourages you to reach out to your support network, a friend, family member, teacher, or counsellor. Now, therefore, I, Eunice Emilio, Mayor of the City of Chino, do hereby proclaim May 2025 as National Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Chino and encourage each citizen to continue to be compassionate and understanding of the importance that mental health services provide.

Thank you Mayor Ulloa and members of the council. We are honored to be here today to accept this proclamation. Just wanted to say that at the end of the day, we know that nobody here is alone, right? Everyone has support. And so we're thankful to the council for supporting our services for the past 30 plus years. And you can find us over at the Carolyn Owens Community Center right across the street where we are on the second floor. We have over 30 counselors who are ready and available to provide caring quality service to our community. So with that being said, I'm going to introduce Lani Lopez, who's here from NAMI, who's also going to share a little bit about the services that they're providing for the community as well.

Thank you very, very much. The mayor mentioned stigma, and the purpose of NAMI, National Alliance of Mental Illness, is to take the stigma out of mental illness. If you had high blood pressure, you wouldn't be embarrassed to tell me that. oh, I got to take these pills every day and I feel rotten. Well, there's nothing wrong if you're depressed for a couple of years or if you have anxiety or if your family has a history of schizophrenia. We're trying to take that stigma out of dialogues between people. Now, I don't think employers can ask you I don't think that's legal, but I'm not going there. What NAMI does is I get called. I run the helpline. It's not a hotline. It's a helpline. If you are in real trouble and you need someone to talk to, 988 is the National Mental Health hotline. There are also other hotlines. There's one for San Bernardino County, which is CHINO, and that's CCRT, long acronym for a bunch of things, but I have that information. I run the helpline for Pomona Valley, and we cover all the way west, just a little bit past Covina, and we go as far as Fontana. That's a big area. I have 15 volunteers that I train and that I look after and I schedule their days. They're each on twice a month from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. No, they don't sit there and stare at their phones. they're allowed to do what they have to do and then they get a text during the day, Mrs. X called, has a problem with getting medication, please call her back. When they can get to that text, because it's not an emergency, then they call the person back. And we keep records and it goes into our database and that's how we're funded, based on how many people we can service. We have support groups. We have one for the client. If you're struggling, we have a support group every single Friday night. If you are a family member and have a loved one that needs your support and is struggling with a mental illness, your meeting actually starts in about 15 minutes tonight in Claremont. And we have all of that information for you. And I can leave Angie our phone number of our helpline. We don't refer you to a psychiatrist or a psychologist. We're not allowed to do that. But we can give you resources. And I'm going to ask you for that number. The mental health services, is that only for people from Chino?

No.

Okay, I need that number. Because we're not allowed to refer to a psychiatrist or a psychologist, someone that I think might have been wonderful for me, that's very subjective, you might not agree. You might have a different sense of it. So we have support groups on our website, we have literature that you could read you didn't even know you wanted to know about, and we have that literature for you. So I'm gonna leave Angie our phone number, our website, really easy, NAMIPV.org, P for Pomona, V for Valley, and we are all part of Pomona Valley. So if there's any questions about the services we offer, Okay, well, thank you very much. Kiani is usually your representative here in Chino. She's done a lot of table events at the schools, and she's not well this evening. So she asked me if I could take her place, and I said gladly. So thank you very much. This is going to go in a very special place. We appreciate it. And if you don't take the mic away from me, I will keep on talking. I got you.

Thank you very much for being here.

Oh, my. Oh, we have to get a picture. Thank you for that.

One, two, three. One, two, three. Thank you very much.

Okay, next is Professional Municipal Clerks Week, May 4th through the 10th. I'd like to call it Natalie Gonzaga, our city clerk with the city of Chino and the city clerk's office team. Whereas the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk, a time-honored and vital part of local government, exists throughout the world. The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants. You don't look that old, Natalie. The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies, and agencies of government at other levels. Professional municipal clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all. Professional municipal clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community. Professional municipal clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the office of the professional municipal clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops, and the annual meeting of their state, province, county, and international professional organizations. And whereas it's most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk, now therefore I, Eunice Emulo, Mayor of the City of Chino, do hereby recognize the week of May 4th through 10th as Municipal Clerk's Week in the City of Chino and further extend appreciation to the City of Chino City Clerk's Office, and all professional municipal clerks for the vital services they perform and their dedication and commitment to the communities they serve. If you'd hang on to that, please. Okay, Natalie, would you like to say a few words?

Not really. Thank you, Mayor. On behalf of myself, our Deputy City Clerk, Maritza, and our Records Technician, Hannah, I'd like to thank the City Council for recognizing Professional Municipal Clerks Week. It is truly an honor to serve the City Council, our city staff, and the Chino community. Thank you, Mayor.

Now, I've been told we have a special announcement tonight. Maritza Sanchez, our deputy city clerk, has earned her certified municipal clerk CMC designation, which is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. The IIMC grants the CMC designation only to municipal clerks who complete demanding educational requirements and have a record of significant contributions to their local government, community, and state. Please join me in congratulating Maritza on achieving this milestone. Let's give her a round of applause for her hard work and dedication. And we have a certificate, and it reads, Certificate of Congratulations, Maritza C. Sanchez, CMC. Congratulations on receiving the prestigious designation of Certified Municipal Clerk, awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, presented this day. I guess this is quite an achievement.

Congratulations.

Actually, these ladies really deserve special trophies because they put up with us elected officials. Thank you, ladies. Okay, next we have some pretty special presentations. Chino High School Wrestling Team's winning season. I'd like to call up Alex Angula, Chino High Wrestling Team coach. Alex? Alex? He's outside. Here he comes. This season, the Chino High wrestling team had an outstanding run, demonstrating hard work, perseverance, and sportsmanship. Their journey to the CIF competition was a testament to their dedication, and they made the entire Chino community proud.

Alex?

So I want to say thank you for recognizing our kids. They do work very hard. First one we have here, CIF champion, three-time state qualifier, master's placer, Jonathan Madera. And we also see I have champion, master's placer and state qualifier, Nathan Caldwell. All right. Two-time CIF champion, two-time master's finalist, two-time state placer, just a sophomore, placing seventh and fifth place, Zachary Simano. Okay, we have... three-time cia champion two-times masters champion c uh... six in state and the current uh... porto rico world team member tilly cookbook and making history for us as well we have are out the first A girl state champion in Chino history, sophomore Natalie Blanco. Also master's champion CIF finalist. I wanted to also bring up, coach has been with me, he's helped me bring up these boys since they first got started. Going on 10 years now, coach Michael Samano.

I'll award these to the coaches.

Yes. So yeah, so we have a unique program in which we work collaboratively with both the boys and girls. And we really were proud of these kids for the efforts that they do. Right now they're currently training. The three boys will be heading off to Utah this weekend. hoping to qualify for the Fargo National Tournament, which is the toughest freestyle tournament in the country. The girls are also in the midst of training. So we just try to create a positive environment where we really place an emphasis on development and growth, both on and off the mat. We're immensely proud. The boys just won their fourth league title in a row, right? So, yes, we're immensely proud of these kids and all that they do and how they represent Chino both on and off the mat. So thank you guys for the recognition. We appreciate it greatly. We also have some gifts for council members and you, Mayor.

Thank you very much.

Thank you and congratulations. How great.

Wait, we have to get a picture. Hey kids, wait, you have to get a picture. And the principal, the principal, come up.

No, we can get the picture for you.

I'm better off in the background.

We absolutely love recognizes the kids when they do things good. Congratulations to you all. Let's see, this is two pages. Next, we have recognition of the Teen Advisory Committee members. Teen Advisory Committee, or TAC, is comprised of Chino residents who are students in the Chino Valley Unified School District. I want to recognize what a great group of leaders we have in our community. Since the beginning of the school year, TAC has accumulated 435 volunteer hours for volunteering at every citywide special event, Chino Youth Museum events, and more. During the year, TAC completed three service projects. The first service project was collecting donated Halloween costumes that benefited the Chino Valley Unified School District care closet. The second service project was assisting in the transformation of the Chino Youth Museums into Santa's Village for the Chino Youth Christmas Parade and Fair. And finally, The third service project was a hygiene drive, collecting items for Chino Neighborhood House. These future leaders are a true asset to our community, and their efforts should not go unrecognized. Tonight we have certificates of appreciation for each of you, and I will also recognize our graduating seniors. I'd like to call up Brisa Sanchez, Community Services Parks and Recreation Coordinator with the City of Chino.

So we have our chairperson, Ximena Tapia-Lugo.

And a special pin because she's a senior.

Thank you.

Our vice chairperson, Kayol Lowe.

Thank you.

Our secretary, Bridget Moore, who unfortunately could not make it today.

Okay, we'll save that for her. He also couldn't make it today.

Adrian's not here right now. No. Well, you wanna announce his name? Yes, okay. Member Adrian Mora, who unfortunately couldn't be here today. Member Neil Jatakia, who unfortunately also could not be here today. Member Jaslyn Sanchez. Member Caricia Rojas. Member Drew Ramirez. Member Flor Hernandez. Member Julia Barraza. Member Kathleen Cheng. And member Sophia Henderson.

I want to also again recognize Mr. Miller, who is the principal of Chino High, is here this evening also to congratulate his students. We're very, very proud of you. Thank you very much for all of your hard work. You're looking at the future's leaders here. So we're very, very proud of them. Mr. Miller.

You have no choice. Thank you again. Thank you very much.

Okay, next we're going to have the retirement recognition of Chino Police Department Public Safety Dispatcher, Jennifer Latham. Jennifer Latham, Public Dispatcher with the City of Chino Department, please come forward. Tonight, we recognize an exceptional member of our police department, Jennifer Latham. She began her dispatching career with the Chino Police Department on November 7, 2005. During her nearly 20-year tenure in Chino, Jennifer served as both a tactical dispatcher and designated dispatcher. Her professionalism and dedication have earned her numerous accolades, including the Award of Excellence in 2022, a Chief's Commendation in 2024, and the honor of being named the 2024 Professional Staff Member of the Year. Jennifer has been a steady, trusted voice behind the scenes, supporting officers, guiding emergency response, and serving our community with grace and commitment. Jennifer, we want to thank you for your outstanding service, and I'd like you to join us in celebrating her well-deserved retirement. We have the coveted Chino plaque, The Chino City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Chino, wish to express their appreciation for your 20 years of dedicated service to the city of Chino and its residents. And it's dated May 26th, because that was the actual date. Yes. Chief? Thank you.

Thank you very much. Let's give Jennifer a hand.

I just want to thank Jennifer for her dedication and her service to the Chino Police Department and the Chino community. I talked at the last meeting when we did a proclamation for National Telecommunications Week, how difficult the job is. And just people in general, when they start getting close to retirement, they start to slow down a little bit. Not Jennifer. And that's why this past March we awarded her as our professional staff member of the year for 2024. And that is the highest honor for any professional staff member to receive at the Chino Police Department. So a very good job well done and congratulations on your retirement.

Thank you very much.

Okay, I want to get a picture and then we have one more presentation for you.

One, two, three.

You know, when you have an emergency, Jennifer's voice is one of the ones that you may talk to when you call the police department. The ability to stay calm in situations that you have faced is amazing, Jennifer. Thank you very much for your service to our community. Now we have one more presentation. I'd like to call up Anthony Marino, District Representative for Senator Susan Rubio's office.

Thank you, Mary Lua. Hi, Jennifer. On behalf of State Senator Susan Rubio, I just wanted to recognize you and congratulate you on your 20 years of service to the Chino Police Department and the city of Chino. I know that I actually did a tour of Montclair's Police Department of their dispatch center, and I quickly understood how tough it is and you know, the difficult nature of being a public, of being a dispatcher. So I just want to commend you on your service, and I wish you the best, and the Senator wishes you the best in your time in the years ahead. And I also quickly recognize Jennifer's name because I know she was also recognized earlier this year at the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce's Salute to Public Safety. So I don't know how common it is to get multiple Senate recognitions, but I just wanted to, I think that's a reflection of what you mean to the community and the contributions you made. And so I know everyone here is proud of the work that you've done. So I just want to wish you the best.

Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you very much. Thank you for being here.

Okay, we're almost done. Next, we have the business of the month. Our May business of the month has been bringing community gatherings and celebrations to life for over two decades. For the month of May 2025, we would like to recognize Let's Party Entertainment as our business of the month. I'd like to call up the owner of Let's Party Entertainment, Vola Rossi and her team. Please join me up front. Just you, okay.

Everybody else is on overtime.

Everybody's on overtime. Let's Party Entertainment is a floral gift shop and complete event planning company. They pride themselves on being a one stop shop for all event and party needs. They are consistently praised by customers for their kind services and party planning expertise. Their slogan, we work so you can party, could not be more true. Vola and her team at Let's Party Entertainment are committed to serving our community. They offer discounts for local students for their prom, florals, and graduations. They sponsor local events throughout the year. You may have seen their logo on many event sponsor banners. They've also volunteered their time and expertise for events across the city. Let's Party Entertainment is also a proud member of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. and collaborate with our local vendors for their events, often referring their customers to our local businesses. When asked why our business is located in Chino, Vola said, our business is in Chino because it's home. I grew up here, raised my boys here, and now I'm giving back by offering a much needed service to the community I love. Join me in congratulating Let's Party Entertainment for being our May 2025 Business of the Month recipient, and I'd like you to please accept this certificate of congratulations, which reads, Let's Party Entertainment, May 2025 Chino Business of the Month. The City of Chino thanks you for being a part of the Chino community, and it's presented this day.

All right, I didn't really plan on speaking, but thank you very much. It is my honor to be in this community. Not only did I grow up here, or at least graduated from a local high school. Not Chino, sorry. It was Don Lugo. But it's okay. We're still good. But to give back to the community is definitely important. And as long as we're keeping our business and our money and our community, I think just it helps all of us grow just as a community. And hey, revenue isn't bad when you're giving it back. So thank you very much for this. Thank you, Mayor.

Okay, and last we have the Mayor's Home Beautification Award for May. Joel Lee and Kevin Jew from the Lamplighter community were unable to attend this evening, but their award will be delivered to their home as well as the yard sign and the pen set and all the rest that goes with it. So let's give them a hand anyway. Okay, you'll note that Mayor Pro Tem Burton is not with us this evening. He's ill and sends his regrets that he's unable to attend. And we did have closed session prior to the meeting. I'd like to ask our attorney to report out any action that was taken.

Thank You mayor members of the council and all those present the City Council met in closed session as announced by the mayor and Discussed the following items as listed on the closed session portion of the agenda Item number one the conference with real property negotiator concerning the property at 54 12 Francis Avenue Mayor Yoloa abstained and did not participate in In the closed session room on that item, the balance of the City Council discussed the matter and no further action was taken. Item number two, Conference with Real Property Negotiator. The City Council discussed the property at 13177th Street, Chino. Following an update from staff, the City Council held a discussion and no further reportable action was taken. Item number three, conference with real property negotiator, the property concerning 13218 Sixth Street. The City Council received an update to that opportunity, provided direction and no further reportable action was taken. And item number four, existing litigation, the matter of City of Chino versus Loring Wynn Williams. City Council received an update to that matter, provided direction, no further reportable action. As to the last item, item number five, conference with labor negotiator, the City Council commenced that discussion but has not completed the discussion and will recess back into closed session. following the open session, so it would be appropriate to withhold that report until after closed session is concluded on that matter. That concludes the report.

Thank you. City Manager Wright, do we have any additions or revisions to the agenda? No changes, Mayor. Okay, next we have public announcements. First, Chino cyclists of all ages are invited to join us for a beautiful morning bike ride during our annual Chino Bike Day this Saturday, May 10th, from 7.30 to 11 a.m. at Ayala Park. Chino Bike Day is a fun and family-friendly morning featuring helmet giveaways and bike registration, a bike obstacle course, kids' activities and crafts, and a family bike ride led by the Chino Police Department at 9.30 a.m. For more information, visit cityofchino.org forward slash bike day and we'll see you there. If you're looking for a way to get rid of a few bulky items in your home, join us for our next residential community cleanup on Saturday, May 10th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the waste management station located at 13793 Redwood Street. This is the perfect opportunity to dispose of old furniture, appliances, electronics, green waste, concrete, and more. Keep in mind, proof of residency is required. No hazardous waste is allowed, and be prepared to unload your own items. For more information, contact Green Chino at 909-334-3289. Finally, I invite you to join us as we pay tribute to our fallen heroes during the annual American Legion Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26th at 10 AM at the Chino Community Building. The city will partner with the Chino American Legion post 299 for a heartfelt ceremony honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. featuring the laying of wreaths for each branch of the military, a poppy proclamation, and a 21-gun salute. I hope to see you all there. Please note that City Hall and facilities around Chino will be closed on Monday, May 26th, in observation of Memorial Day. We will be back to our normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 27th. Next, we have our public communication. This is the time for the general public to address any items that are not elsewhere on the agenda. I will address the written comments first. If you have a group here, I ask you to perhaps send up one representative and then stand in. support of that person's comments. Our first written request to speak is Captain Ryan Crowley. Ryan's going to lead us in an invocation if you care to join us.

Good evening Madam Mayor and Council. Thank you for allowing us to pray this evening. Would you bow your heads in prayer? Heavenly Father, we thank you for today. We thank you for the opportunity that we could come and gather together and We ask that you'd give us wisdom tonight as we lead our city into the places that you have for us, Lord. We pray your protection over our city, over our community, over each and every member, over your police officers and your firefighters and all those that have been placing authority over us. We ask that you would just continue to grant your great favor upon this city as we do our best, Lord, to lead it in the direction that you desire for us. We thank you and we praise you in Jesus' name. Amen.

Thank you, Ryan. Let's see. Next is Melissa Campani from Supervisor Kurt Hagman's office.

Did you know that Ryan's an ordained minister? No. Good evening, Mayor, council members, staff, and of course, our Chino residents. My name is Melissa Campani, and I'm going to put my... And I am here representing York County Supervisor Kurt Hagman. Supervisor Hagman, actually, we have a lot of good events coming up, so I wanted to make sure to share, and we do hope that our residents can attend. The first event that he is hosting is the Open House, and that's a good one. We do close the street in front of our office in Chino Hills, and we have a lot of wonderful county services and departments that come out. If you've ever wondered what your county has to offer, this is a very good opportunity to see some of those different departments and talk with someone if you have any questions. And that will be Wednesday, May the 21st from 5 to 7 p.m. at Supervisor Hagman's district office. The address is 14010. City Center Drive, and that is in Chino Hills. So we have, just for example, we have Aging and Adult Services. We are bringing out County Animal Care. They don't serve a lot of our area here, but it's fun to have them bring the big truck out, and we were actually able to adopt a couple of dogs last year, and I gotta tell you, that was probably the best moment for me is to see that. It was wonderful to see those puppies going home with families. We are going to have the sets of recorder clerk. They have a mobile unit So that might be a good time to visit with them children and Family Services Chino Hills Police and Sheriff and of course our Chino Police Department the Chino Valley fire and and the list is quite lengthy So we do ask that you RSVP there is no charge, but we want a headcount We're going to be having some food provided by our own Chino Police Officers Association and and the Chino Valley Professional Firefighters. So it's a good time. We're going to feed you. We're going to have ice cream. Bring your children, bring your neighbors, and come find out about your county. The RSVP is Supervisor Hagman, H-A-G-M-A-N.eventbrite.com. So I think I covered all those bases. The next one coming up is always very busy. This is a job fair. And it's also an expungement event. So this will be taking place on May the 28th between 10 a.m. and, yeah, 10 a.m., I almost said 10 p.m., and 2 p.m. And that will be at the Ontario International Airport, Terminal 1, 1940 Morway, and that is in Ontario. I have a phone number for you of 1-800-451-1940. And this is also hosted with Workforce Development and the Ontario Airport. So I believe this is the old building. If you remember, if you grew up in the area, you remember the old Ontario Airport. And this is where the event will be held. And we have lots of different prospective employers. The record clearing services will be held by the law offices of the public defender. They will be right there. And they will be able to help you get that record clearing process started. If you get a job offer, they will expedite you to the front so that we can make sure that you're good and ready to go for a job. So let's see. I think we also have a registration here on Eventbrite. However, this time it is wvhe0528.eventbrite.com. And I've got a little scanner. Probably can't see that. And our favorite event's coming up, Mayor. You know what it is.

Shredding.

It's the shredding event. That's right. And I told you it'd be right here in Chino next time, and it is. The date is going to be Saturday, June the 7th, from 9 a.m. until noon. And that will be, or until, I must say, if the trucks reach capacity, you know, then we would have to close. The location is right here at Chino City Hall, and this is being hosted by Supervisor Kurt Hagman in partnership with the City of Chino. The documents are, and people ask me this all the time, yes, they are shredded right there. If you want to watch it, we just ask you pull over to the side and wait, they take it from a can and put it right in that truck. It's kind of amazing to see. So no CDs, DVDs, binders, x-rays, plastics, et cetera. We do ask that you limit your shredding to three standard-sized filing boxes. now We want to make sure we have room for everyone who needs their items shredded if at the end we have extra room And we're not busy you can bring some extra boxes. That's fine So the there's a map on here, and this is a free event for San Bernardino County residents only we do ask that you pre-register at Hagman shred 0 6 2 5 so for June year 25 and

Dot eventbrite.com and if you don't follow supervisor Hagman on any media It would be a good idea to do so that way you know about all these wonderful always free events in advance Thank you very much Thank You Melissa It always amazes me how popular the shredding event is we all have we all have too much paper too much junk and Next, Chino American Legion Michael Huizar.

Dear Mayor and Chino City Council, it's always been a pleasure to have your support. We have always greatly appreciated that. I'd like to just take a moment. If you are an American Legion family member, would you please stand?

Oh, you're standing.

On behalf of the Chino American Legion, I stand before you today to express our concern and bring about community awareness regarding the proposed development of the Corner Lots properties adjacent to the American Legion, in particular, Schaefer and Central Avenue. This development, which includes our proposed plans for a 7-Eleven gas station and a quick-crack car wash, posed a significant reduction to the American Legion's ability to raise revenue and to continue its vital operations within our community. The Chino American Legion, officially known as the Almer C. Jerkburg American Legion Post 299, has been a cornerstone of our community for over 100 years. Established in 1924, the Legion has provided unwavering support to veterans and their families serving as a gathering place, a source of camaraderie, a beacon of hope for those who have served our nation. The revenue generated through various activities and events held at the Legion is crucial for its sustainability and ability to offer essential services. The financial resources are crucial for sustaining the Legion's activities. We include hall rentals, funeral services, weddings, birthdays, graduations, and community programs such as the VFW, the Auxiliary, the Riders, Sons of the American Legion, the Boy Scouts, and the Young Marines. The proposed development threatens the Legion's operations and reduces its ability to generate income. Increased traffic, noise, and severely limited parking may discourage members or guests from visiting the Legion, thereby jeopardizing its financial stability. Without adequate revenue, the American Legion might be forced to shut down, leaving a gap in our community and depriving veterans of essential support. Local veterans in Chino rely on the services provided by the American Legion The American Legion has identified resources available to help veterans and their families find and connect to benefits they may be entitled to. These include assistance with applying for benefits, disability claims, pension claims, as well as employment and counseling services to veterans. The loss of the Legion would severely impact the availability of these crucial services and support networks. In short, we need your help. We are seeking a continued partnership with the city, along with our local elected officials and our community at large, to help us in developing a strategic plan to protect the American Legion and ensure its continued operation. This plan could involve exploring alternative development sites, relocation of the Legion, providing financial assistance, development incentives, or taking steps to reduce the impact of the proposed business on the Legion's activities. We graciously ask the City and our community to review the effects of the proposed development and support the American Legion in its mission to serve those who have served us. In closing, as a veteran, we carry a deep sense of pride in our service. We often make it difficult for us to ask for help. But beneath that pride, there are moments when we truly need support. Your leadership and assistance can profoundly impact our lives, reminding us that we are not alone. Together, we can ensure the American Legion continues to be a beacon of hope and support for veterans and their families for generations to come. Respectfully, Michael R. Wieser, Post Commander, American Legion, Chino Post 299. Thank you.

Thank you very much. And thank you all for being here this evening in support of the commander. Next written request to speak is Maureen Mendoza.

Good evening. I am here today to express my deep concerns regarding another recent temporary ARC Animal Center issue. On 4-22-25, during the Chino Hills City Council meeting, the ARC Executive Director, Thacker was asked if the arc would be a non kill shelter. He stated that the non kill means 90% of the animals will leave alive. However, with the temporary shelter, it will be a challenge and we will get to the 90% with a permanent shelter. So that means we won't be a non kill shelter. At the ARC meeting on 1-2-2025 at the San Diego Humane Society, which I attended, I asked several times if the ARC would be a non kill shelter or getting to zero program. I was informed that this would be part of the temporary ARC's policy. My understanding is that the temporary ARC, when it opens, will not operate as a non kill shelter in the temporary stage, which is up to three years. before the permanent one opens. This change raises serious ethical questions about the future of the animals that may face treatable conditions or require more extended periods for adoption. I hope our community and Chino values the lives of these animals and moving away from the no kill policy we had with IVHS is a significant step backwards in our community to their well-being under the temporary arc as you know the public and the animal rescuers are concerned that not having an in-house veterinarian and solely relying on outsourcing contracts will limit the scope of specialized care available to these animals with complex medical needs. The cost of contracting out will prevent animals from getting medical treatment due to the cost barrier of having third-party contracts. Furthermore, I am deeply concerned that there is still no TNR program under the temporary arc. The TNR is a proven and humane method of managing feral cat population, reducing shelter intake, and ultimately decreasing euthanized rates. Not having this program will likely increase the number of stray and feral cats in our community, further strain on the temporary shelter. During today's ARC meeting under closed session with real property negotiators for property 2304 South Baker Avenue, I made a public comment regarding this agenda that Chino City should not continue to bail out the City of Ontario for getting kicked out of IVHS. Chino City should not have to pay more money to lease, buy, or sublease 2304 South Baker Avenue property just behind the temporary arc. If this agenda item was regarding leasing, buying, or subleasing, Ontario City would need to pay for it. The initial thought of needing to give the temporary arc time to adjust is often reasonable. However, I've observed the situation for almost a year and unfortunately, the issue persists. And in some areas, like the shift away from the no kill, no TNR program, and no on-site veterinarian, they represent significant negative changes rather than just organizational growth pains. Patients can be helpful at this stage. It's critical to see concrete improvement and commitment to the well-being of the animals and the community's values. The city of Chino decided to leave IVHS, which offered so much to residents and the animals. I request that the Chino City Council members engage with the temporary ARC and help get us equal or better services than the Humane Society we are leaving, IVHS. We're getting less services and we're paying more. And I want you guys to be well aware of this. You guys need to see when ARC talks before these other city councils, they contradict themselves in everything. We don't have anything. And I don't think you guys are well aware of that. Thank you.

There's a lot of information on ARC that it's not on our agenda this evening, so I cannot address that. I encourage you to visit the website. And I did attend the meeting today because Councilman Burton was ill. There is a lot of information there. I, for one, support the ARC. I think we're going to be very happy with the services. Okay, that's all the written requests I have to speak. Is there anyone in the audience who would like to address the council on any item that is not on the agenda? Okay, seeing none, we'll move on to the consent calendar. It's items one through five. Do any council members wish to have items pulled? Okay, seeing none, then I would entertain a motion and a second, please. We have a motion from Councilman Lucille, second from Councilmember Comstock. Please vote. And the consent calendar passes for yes with one absent. Next, under new business, item number six, award of contract, Glen E. Duncan Interactive Water Feature Project, PK-253. This item is to award a professional services contract in the amount of $80,000 to Sightscapes Incorporated, Coast Jamaica, California, for design services for the Glen E. Duncan Splash Pile Project. I'd like to request a staff report from our Parks and Facilities Manager Jeff Benson and our Director of Community Services Parks and Recreation Sylvia Avilos.

Good evening Madam Mayor and members of City Council. Lewis Operating Corporation is currently in the progress of the development of a 10 acre public park named Glenny Duncan Park located in the preserve. This park is being developed as part of the Town Center Block Project, located south of Market Street and east of Main Street, as conditioned by the Preserve Development Agreement. The developer is required to design and construct the park in lieu of paying development impact fees. City staff and representatives from Lewis conducted discussions on what amenities should be included in the park. Staff proposed adding an interactive water feature to the park's amenities, as there is currently only one city splash pad, and it's located in the northern section of Chino. The developer has the right to reasonably decline any of the amenities requested by staff. Although Lewis declined this request for liability reasons, they agreed to allocate an area within the park site and provide access to utilities for the city to construct and operate the water feature. On November 9th, 2023 city staff met with the city council's infrastructure streets committee to discuss the proposal to use park fund preserve reserves for the city to construct an interactive water feature. This project aims to create a visually engaging, safe and accessible water play area that enhances the parts recreational offerings. Once constructed, the city will operate and maintain this highly anticipated park amenity. Lewis Operating Corporation has been working with landscape architecture firm Sightscapes Inc. on the design and development of Glenny Duncan Park. Knowing this, Sightscapes was selected by the city through a sole source professional services agreement to design the interactive water feature project. Their familiarity with the site, local environmental conditions, and regulatory requirements ensures consistency in design, efficiency in project execution, and seamless integration with the overall park project. At this time, staff recommends to award a professional service agreement in the amount of $80,000 to Sitescapes Inc. Costa Mesa, California for design services for the Glen E. Duncan Park Interactive Water Feature Project, PK 253. As well as authorized expenditures of up to $8,000 for project contingencies for a not to exceed potential contract amount of $88,000. Initially appropriate $13,000 to the park fund with a backfill from the park fund preserved 341 reserves for a revised project budget of $88,000 and authorized the city manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the city. That concludes my report. I can answer any questions you may have at this time.

Thank you very much. Karen, you had a question? No, Mayor, I do not. Do you have any comments? Any council members? Mark?

I think that splash pad's going to be well used down there. I know that none of the clubhouses currently have a splash pad. We have one in College Park. It's very well used by the community. It's in our community center. So I think it would be a great addition, especially on hot days, for the kids to go out there and enjoy. So I look forward to it.

Okay, thank you. Is there anyone in the audience that would like to address the council on this item? Okay, seeing none, then I would entertain a motion and a second for item number six. We have a motion from Councilman Flores. Second from Councilmember Comstock, please vote. Item passes four yes with one absent. Item number seven, construction contract to Pacific Hydro Tech for State Street Water Treatment Plant WA212 and amendments to the professional services agreement for the project. This is to award construction contract to Pacific Hydro Tech for State Street Water Treatment WA212 and approve amendments. to the professional services agreement for the project. Staff report this evening will be provided by our associate engineer, Natalie Avila, and our director of public works, Haijin Lee.

Good evening, honorable mayor and council members, as well as the members of the audience. Tonight, I will provide to you a project overview, historical timeline, and how we arrived here today, funding sources and next steps for our State Street Water Treatment Plant. As part of the 2021 Water Master Plan,

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As I was saying, as part of our 2021 Water Master Plan, the State Street Water Treatment Plant, referred to as State Street WTP, will be a new centralized treatment plant that will treat wells 12 and 14 for nitrate, chlorate, and 1, 2, 3 trichloropropane. These otherwise known as 1, 2, 3 TCP. These contaminants have been detected at concentrations above the maximum contaminant levels set by the State of California Water Resources Control Board. division of drinking water. This will enable an alternative redundant water supply. The State Street WTP project features the construction of new well pumps, granular activated carbon filtration treatment train for the 123 TCP, an ion exchange treatment building to house vessels that will remove the nitrate and the perchlorate, chlorine buildings security improvements to the exterior perimeter and the installation of cctv cameras which is located at our existing reservoir 5 site in the unincorporated area of the county additionally 1.5 miles of off-site pipelines for a raw water pipe from well 12 fiber optic conduit and a dual six inch brine line will also be installed between Reservoir 5 and the Phillips site, which is located at our southwest corner of Central and Phillips. The facility will be capable of treating 4000 gallons per minute supplied by well 12 and well 14. The existing Reservoir 5 will remain operational during constructions and protected in place. The Public Works Department Water Division is responsible for servicing nearly 84,560 of its residents and businesses with clean and reliable drinking water. Two of the city's groundwater wells have been inactive for some time due to the impact of the contaminants. At the October 18th, 2022 meeting, the council did adopt the mitigation negative declaration to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act, otherwise known as CEQA. Subsequently, the federal agencies administering several of the grants that we are eligible for for this project, also found the project to be categorically excluded in compliance with the National Environmental Protection, or excuse me, Policy Act, and that is referred to as NEPA. At the January 7th meeting just earlier this year, the City Council approved a new connection to the non-reclaimable wastewater system brine pipeline that is managed locally by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency and conveyed for treatment to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District. Securing this purchase capacity rights allows us for proper disposal of the brine wastewater that is generated by the ion exchange equipment. At the same meeting, the staff was authorized to apply for a State Water Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan. The state is currently in process of reviewing this agreement. They have provided us a draft and we are in the legal review of the draft agreement which qualifies us to receive up to $50 million loan as well as a $10 million grant for a total of $60 million of financial assistance. Additionally, with the support of Congresswoman Norma Torres, the city has been appropriated a grant in the amount of $2 million. To secure the funds as a recipient, the city is required to fulfill an application package, which is administered through the EPA. And lastly, the city has received a grant from the US Bureau of Reclamation in the Water Sustain and Management America's Resource for Tomorrow program. They're known as Water Smart, and that amount is $750,000. Before you right here you can see on the left is our existing site conditions and Illustrated to the right is our proposed feature site The state The State Street Water Treatment Plant current available budget is $15,830,679.94, which requires an additional appropriation of $38,708,159. The city has been awarded, as I mentioned, one of the grants, which is also reflected in our current budget. The city is currently in the process of securing the congressionally directed spending grant that I mentioned administered by EPA, the $2 million. And the city is also been eligible for the emergency contaminant grant and currently working with the State Water Board to be awarded for this grant along with the loan. The water enterprise funds will primarily cover the appropriation until anticipated grant funds are received by the city. Aside from the grants that I've just mentioned, the city has applied for the drinking water state revolving fund loan to fund the project. And as mentioned, the legal review is currently in progress with Fred's assistance, and we hope to bring the approved final draft of this agreement to council in the next few months with the anticipated low interest rate to be paid over the expected term rate or term period of 30 years. Now until the SRF loan funds are awarded, this appropriation is necessary to facilitate the scope of work including the additional fiber optic for communication and security improvements. Therefore, the total project cost of construction, the 10% construction contingency, and current projected expenditures total the revised budget of $58,494,712. The Public Works team has finalized the plans and specifications for advertisement on August 10th and 17th of 2024 on the PlanetBid web-based bid system with the mandatory bid meeting that had occurred on August 20th. At the bid meeting, approximately five contractors were present, and three bids were submitted with Pacific Hydro Tech Corporation from Paris, California, ultimately having the lowest responsible bid abiding by the federal requirements to meet the increased participation from disadvantaged business enterprise known as the DBE sub vendors. Additionally, the project is compliant with the CEQA according to the public resources code sections with implementing the mitigation monitoring reporting program, which was adopted by the council by resolution 2022-075. Staff recommends the following to the city councils as summarized. Appropriate $38,708,159 from the unappropriated water enterprise fund with a corresponding increase in the WA212 project budget. Approve a waiver of the bid irregularities. and award a construction contract to Pacific Hydro Tech Corporation for $44,063,900. And staff additionally requests the authorization of a 10% contingency consistent with the public contract code to allow the public works director to authorize change orders in a timely manner as not to incur delays for the contractors for unknown site conditions or reasonable design modifications if needed. Approve a Fifth Amendment to the Design Professional Services Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer of Irvine, California in the amount of $997,840 for additional engineering services during construction. Four, approve an amendment to the Construction Management and Inspection Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering of Tustin, California. In the amount of $607,000 for additional construction management and inspection services. And lastly, award a Native American Monitoring Service Agreement with Kitch Nation Resources Management for a not to exceed amount of $290,000. I would like to note that there was a small revision, particularly made in the agreement that was originally on packet but the revised