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CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
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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
CEREMONIALS
Business of the Month - Award of Business of the Month for January 2026 to:
- Vertical IT Solutions
- Kenwoods Kitchen & Tap
Mayor’s Home Beautification Award - Award of Mayor’s Home Beautification Award for January 2026.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
INFORMATION
External Agency Report for January 20, 2026. Receive and file the External Agency Report for January 20, 2026 (Covering Meetings from November 1 - November 30, 2025).
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City Council 2027 Goals Workshop: Meeting Summary. Receive and file the City Council 2027 Goal Setting Workshop: Meeting Summary.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is the time and place for the Mayor to inform the public of all upcoming events and past occurrences of communitywide interest and concern.
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
At this time, members of the public may present testimony as to why an item should be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Unless a member of the public or City Council requests that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar, all items will be acted upon as a whole and by one vote. Items placed on the Consent Calendar represent routine expenditures and/or actions that support ongoing City operations.
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 7773473 to 7773816, and Electronic Fund Transfers 525507E to 525686E, totaling $9,162,049.03
2. Minutes. Regular Meeting Minutes for December 16, 2025 (Council Member Lucio Absent-Excused).
3. Elected City Officials’ Report Regarding Travel, Training, and Meetings. Receive and file the Elected City Officials’ Report reflecting City Council business related expenses incurred by the City.
4. Action Minutes. Adopt Resolution 2026 -008, approving the transition to the use of Action Minutes format for all meetings of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency / Chino Public Financing Authority and Commissions.
5. Government Relations Update for January 20, 2026. Receive and file the January 20 2026, Government Relations Update.
6. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-010 (Second Reading), amending provisions of Chapters 6.04,
6.08, 6.12, 6.16 and 6.20 of the Chino Municipal Code. Approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-010, amending Chapters 6.04, 6.08, 6.12, 6.16 and 6.20 of the Chino Municipal Code Related to the City's Animal Services Provider.
ORDINANCE 2025-010 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 6.04, 6.08, 6.12, 6.16 AND 6.20 OF
THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CITY'S ANIMAL SERVICES PROCEDURES
7. Award of Contract - SC/NAC/CB -Install Transfer Switch Project (IB208). Award a construction contact in the amount of $362,171 to Baker Electric & Renewables LLC, Escondido, CA for the Senior Center, Neighborhood Activity Center, and Community Building SC/NAC/CB -Install Transfer Switch Project (IB208).
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8. Adjustments in Compensation for Affected Employees of the City of Chino. Adopt Resolution Nos. 2026 -001, 2026 -003, and 2026 -004, approving Compensation and Benefit Plan for 1) Unrepresented Management; 2) Part -Time Employees; and 3) Amendments to Classification and Compensation Schedules.
9. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Chino and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Adopt Resolution No. 2026-005, approving the AFSCME Memorandum of Understanding and Resolution No. 2026 -002, approving Classification Plans and Compensation Schedules for AFSCME.
10. Notice of Completion for the Traffic Signal Installation - Eucalyptus Avenue at Fern Avenue Project (TR240) with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. Accept Contract No. 2024-263 to Elecnor Belco Electric as complete for Project TR240; authorize the Director of Public Works to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City; authorize the release of retention funds following the 35-day lien period.
11. Final Acceptance of Public Improvements for Administrative Approval PL19 -0101, Pad 6, Located on the south side of Schaefer Avenue Between Fern Avenue and Euclid Avenue, within the Stater Bros. Plaza. Accept Public Improvements as complete for Administrative Approval PL19 -0101 Pad 6, located on the south side of Schaefer Avenue between Fern Avenue and Euclid Avenue, within the Stater Bros. Plaza.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Business License Tax Study and Recommendation. City Council review of the Business License Tax Study Recommendations.
Staff Report By: Kim Sao, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council review the Business License Tax Study and offer direction regarding whether to focus on the Single Gross Receipts Model or the Variable Gross Receipts Model for modernizing the City’s business license tax structure.
Based on Council’s input, staff will explore the feasibility of including the Business License Tax on the November 2026 General Municipal Election ballot.
13. Declaration of Intention to Establish Community Facilities District 2026 -1 (The Meadows).
Declaration of Intention to Establish Community Facilities District 2026 -1 (The Meadows), and Improvement Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 therein, and incur Bonded Indebtedness for the Community Facilities District on behalf of each Improvement Area.
Staff Report By: Kim Sao, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -006, declaring the City of Chino’s intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 and Improvement Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 therein; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2026 -007 declaring the City of Chino’s Intention to Incur Bonded Indebtedness for the proposed Community Facilities District No. 2026 -1 and Improvement Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 therein; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
14. Ordinance No. 2026 -001 - Chapter 8.12 Fireworks. Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-001, Amending Chapter 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code Pertaining to Fireworks.
Staff Report By: Silvia Avalos, Director of Community Services, Parks & Recreation and Lisa Conlon, Revenue Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026 -001, to be read by number and title only, waiving further reading of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code (CMC) pertaining to fireworks.
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ORDINANCE 2026-001 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.12 (FIREWORKS) OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE
15. Award of Contract -Youth Museum Interior Improvements Project Design (PF261). Award a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $146,698 to Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. (HGA), Santa Monica, CA for design services for the Youth Museum Interior Improvements Project (PF261).
Staff Report By: Jeff Benson, Parks and Facilities Manager RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $146,698 to Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. (HGA ), Santa Monica, CA for design services for the Youth Museum Interior Improvements Project (PF261); 2) authorize expenditures of up to $14,670 for project contingencies for a not -to-exceed potential contract amount of $161,368; 3) appropriate $61,368 to the Building Management Fund; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
16. Professional Services Agreements - Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. Award Professional Services Agreements with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Domestic Water, Recycled Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Utility Rate Studies.
Staff Report By: Sylvia Ramos, Contracts and DIF Administrator RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, for a Domestic Water, Recycled Water, and Sewer Rate Study in an amount not to exceed $95,755; 2) appropriate $52,347.50 to the Sewer Fund (Fund 530 ); 3) approve a Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, for a Storm Drain Utility Rate Study in an amount not to exceed $153,421; 4) appropriate $153,421 to the Storm Drain Fund (Fund 540); and 5) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
This is the time and place for the Mayor and Council Members to report on prescheduled Council Committee Assignment Meetings that were held since the last Regular Council Meeting, and any other items of interest. Upon request by an individual Council Member, the City Council may choose to take action on any of the subject matters listed below.
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Pro Tem Burton
17. Community Support Fund - Mayor Pro Tem Burton. Approve community support fund contribution to the Chino Police Officers Foundation.
Staff Report By: Mayor Pro Tem Burton
RECOMMENDATION: Approve community support fund contribution of $500 Chino Police Officers Foundation ($250 Run for Russ/$250 Baker to Vegas).
Council Member Comstock
Council Member Flores
Council Member Lucio
City Manager's Report
City Attorney's Report
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Director's Report
Police Chief's Report
Fire Chief's Report
ADJOURN
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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, January 15, 2026 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.