ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING — CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025
10:00 A.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The October 27, 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Council Member Lucio in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Member Marc Lucio and Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton ABSENT: NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak.
DISCUSSION
1. Economic Development Update. Discuss the progress of general division activities.
Jackie Melendez, Assistant City Manager, provided a report on the item.
The Committee recommended staff identify the tools and resources needed for success, including any necessary code amendments and adequate staffing.
Rhonesia Perry, Economic Development Manager, presented to the Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton recommended the City street banners be expanded to the west side of Euclid Avenue and that local businesses be included on the next phase of the Economic Development mailer.
2. Business Attraction Updates: Review Economic Development Quarterly Report and project updates.
Rhonesia Perry, Economic Development Manager, and Linda Hinojos, Economic Development Analyst provided a report on the item.
The Committee requested staff to report back regarding the restrictions for businesses that sell alcohol, and provide the guidelines used by the Chino Police Department for Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) License holding businesses.
3. Business Retention Update. Discuss the City’s EPIC Entrepreneurship Center.
Rhonesia Perry, Economic Development Manager, reported staff will report back on the status of the City’s EPIC Entrepreneurship Center funding when the federal shutdown has ended.
Zeb Welborn, President, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the EPIC Entrepreneurship Center.
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4. Legislative Updates. Discuss legislative updates.
Rhonesia Perry, Economic Development Manager, provided a report on the item.
Council Member Lucio inquired about the availability of the meeting record. Staff confirmed the meeting is recorded and minutes will be prepared.
The Committee requested staff report back with a proposed economic development budget for discussion.
The Committee followed up with Development Services DirectorWarren Morelion regarding punch list inspections for new developments. Assistant City Manager Melendez provided an update on the piloted fast-track program for new developments.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Economic Development Committee will take place as needed, in these Council Chambers with at least 72 hours notice per the requirements ofthe Ralph M. Brown Act.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21 ST DAY OF S PTE B 2026.
MARC‘CUC'IOYCOUNCIL MEMBER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER
ATTEST:
NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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