Chino Hills council approves Measure I plan, open-space funding, housing trust membership and continues City Hall emergency
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Summary
The council approved consent items and separate motions including a Measure I expenditure-plan resolution, a DataTicket agreement amendment, $753,360.46 in open-space/wildfire mitigation appropriations, membership and estimated dues for a regional housing trust JPA, and continuation of the City Hall fire emergency; all votes were 5–0.
Chino Hills City Council on March 29 approved a series of consent and discussion-calendar items affecting transportation funding, open-space wildfire mitigation and regional housing coordination.
On the consent calendar, the council approved remaining consent items after pulling Nos. 11, 12 and 14 for discussion. The council adopted a resolution supporting the Measure I expenditure plan for the proposed continuation of the countywide half-cent sales tax; a council member noted Measure I is not a new tax but a continuation of a 1989 measure that has funded about $7.5 billion in road improvements over time. The resolution passed 5–0.
Council also authorized Amendment No. 1 to agreement A2024-87 with DataTicket, adding security and use provisions that staff explained were necessary to comply with Washington State DMV requirements so the city can process citations for out-of-state vehicles. The amendment passed 5–0.
The council appropriated $565,000 from the miscellaneous grant fund and $188,360.46 from the open space management fund and authorized the city manager to execute an agreement with a landscape contractor for open-space wildfire mitigation work. Staff and council members noted high fire-hazard areas and that federal/congressional assistance (noted as coming via Congresswoman Young Kim) helped secure funds; the motion passed 5–0.
On the discussion calendar, Director Lohrey presented the proposed San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust Joint Powers Authority, which aims to raise and leverage funds for affordable housing production and preservation across the county. Staff recommended joining the trust, adopting a resolution, appropriating $55,000 in general-fund dues and appointing a council member to serve as the city’s director on the trust board. The council approved membership, the appropriation, and appointed Vice Mayor Ray Marquez as the city’s representative; the motion passed 5–0.
Finally, City Manager Benjamin Montgomery provided an update on City Hall repairs following the June 23, 2025 fire and requested continuation of the local emergency declaration to allow staff additional flexibility during repairs; the council voted 5–0 to continue the emergency. Council members emphasized night/weekend scheduling to minimize public disruption and that the remaining work focuses on public counter repairs.
Outcome at a glance: all listed motions passed unanimously (5–0).
