Council approves crossing‑guard contract, appropriations, sewer charges and routine items

The Chino Hills City Council unanimously approved a series of consent and discussion items including contracts, appropriations and hearings on utility charges.

The council authorized a one‑year agreement (with two one‑year renewal options) to provide crossing guard services at CVUSD elementary sites, with a total contract amount not to exceed $199,277.70. Staff explained the cost‑share arrangement: the district pays approximately 33% and the remaining cost is split between Chino and Chino Hills; councilmembers thanked staff for safety coordination and approved the contract 5–0.

Council also approved a jurisdictional master agreement with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) to secure continued access to Measure I arterial funding and streamlined reimbursements (discussion noted Measure I covers 2010–2040 and referenced 0.5¢ regional funding). The council appropriated $196,100 from the Oaks/Los Ranchos landscape and lighting fund and $403,100 from the general fund to cover increased expenditures and subsidies for FY 2025–26; members noted some L&L districts do not fully fund their expenses and require supplementation.

The council terminated the local emergency status related to the June 2025 City Hall fire, citing the relevant public contract code reference included in the staff report, and voted 5–0 to end the emergency declaration.

During public hearings, staff recommended placing FY 2026–27 residential sewer charges for sewer‑only parcels on the county tax roll at $567 per parcel (comprised of $353.40 to Inland Empire Utilities Agency and $213.60 to the Chino Hills sewer maintenance fee); council adopted the resolution and directed submittal to the county. On delinquent water and sewer service charges, staff reported 11 mailed notices and one payment received; 10 accounts remained delinquent with an aggregate balance of $2,748.16 and council approved placing those assessments on the county tax roll if unpaid by the July 24 deadline.

Other routine items included designation of a delegate and alternate to the California League of Cities conference and several brief board and community updates. All consent and routine motions noted above passed by unanimous vote.