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CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
6:00 PM
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NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHINO CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THAT WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 AT 6:00 PM IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 13220 CENTRAL AVENUE, CHINO, CA.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton, Council Member Karen C. Comstock, Council Member Christopher Flores, Council Member Marc Lucio.
FLAG SALUTE
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.
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STUDY SESSION
1. Overview of Restated and Amended Franchise Agreement – Waste Management, Inc. Receive a presentation and provide input and direction to staff regarding the proposed Restated and Amended Franchise Agreement with Waste Management, Inc.
ADJOURN
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 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 Thursday, October 9, 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.
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Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk.
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CITY OF CHINO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 14, 2025
TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: HYE JIN LEE, PE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT
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RECOMMENDATION
This study session will provide an overview of the City’s proposed agreement, highlighting the City’s solid waste and organics programs, compliance and enforcement efforts under current State legislation and key updates and enhancements incorporated into the franchise.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES The recommendation detailed above further the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
Positive City Image
Superior Customer Service
Financial Stability
Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
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TITLE: OVERVIEW OF RESTATED AND AMENDED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT – WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
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BACKGROUND
The City of Chino has maintained an exclusive solid waste franchise agreement with Waste Management, Inc. (WM) since 1969. The franchise agreement has been amended several times to address evolving regulatory requirements, service needs, and community expe ctations. The current 15-year agreement, approved in Fiscal Year 2017-18, is being restated and amended to incorporate new State legislation Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) and Assembly Bill 1826 (AB1826) governing organics collection, edible food recovery, and diversion mandates. The amendment also updates and enhances several sections of the agreement to reflect current operations, improve reporting and compliance, and strengthen overall service delivery to the community.
Discussion / Topics:
Key discussion topics include:
Green Chino Programs and Community Outreach:
Review of recycling, compost giveaway, cleanup events, household hazardous waste collection, and public education initiatives promoting environmental sustainability and community engagement.
Regulatory Compliance (SB 1383 & AB 1826):
Summary of organics collection requirements, edible food recovery programs, contamination audits, and enhanced City oversight to ensure compliance with State mandates.
Franchise Agreement Updates:
Overview of revisions to the existing agreement, including enhanced reporting and enforcement provisions, dedicated customer service coordination, and expanded street sweeping services.
Rate Structure and Fiscal Alignment:
Discussion of proposed rate adjustments consistent with regional market standards, an increase in the franchise fee from 10% to 12.5%, and continued financial stability of the Sanitation Fund.
Community Partnership and Performance:
Highlights of WM’s long-standing investment in Chino through local facilities, CNG fueling infrastructure, support of community events and non-profits, and service performance with less than a 1% error rate.
ISSUES & ANALYSIS
The proposed Restated and Amended Franchise Agreement ensures continued compliance with State organics leg islation, updates service standards, and enhances overall program performance. Key revisions strengthen reporting and enforcement provisions, expand community services, outreach/education and align the agreement with current operational needs and sustainability goals. Staff is seeking City Council input and guidance on the proposed amendment and intends to return to the City Council with the final agreement for consideration before the end of the calendar year.
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