CHINO INFRASTRUCTURE/STREETS COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The January 27, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Chino Infrastructure/Streets Committee was called to order at 4:07 pm by Council Member Comstock in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Member Karen C. Comstock, and Council Member Marc Lucio ABSENT: NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Stubbie Barr, provided a public comment regarding the two new street lights on Edison and Oaks Avenues. He noted that he emailed the pictures to the City Clerk as part of his public comment, which was saved to the meeting record.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes. Approve Minutes for the Infrastructure/Streets Committee Regular Meeting on December 8, 2025.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Council Member Comstock, to approve Consent Calendar Item 1 - Minutes, as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: LUCIO, AND COMSTOCK
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
DISCUSSION
Staff Report By: Dennis Ralls, City Traffic Engineer and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works.
Dennis Ralls, City Traffic Engineer, provided a presentation on the item.
Council Member Comstock, announced six email public comments were received and saved to the meeting record.
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Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided an update on the Public Works accomplishments in 2025.
Dennis Ralls, City. Traffic Engineer, provided a presentation on the item. He noted a correction on the agenda regarding the recommendation for City Council approval should be changed as the proposal is within staff's authority to complete.
Stubbie Barr, resident, spoke to express his concern regarding State Law and pedestrian safety mandates, noting he supports a pedestrian friendly community.
The Committee recommended staff to proceed with the proposal to ensure a safe intersection, which is within staff's authority to correct and does not require City Council approval.
3. College Park Fountain. Update on the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lennar Homes of California, LLC.
Staff Report By: Albert Espinoza, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works
Albert Espinoza, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer, provided a presentation on the item.
Stubbie Barr, resident, commented regarding the MOU and the College Park resolutions, the Cypress Channel crossing and regional bike lane commitments, and recommended the completion of the bicycle lane.
Larry Vieira, College Park HOA President, spoke regarding the MOU and the College Park fountain ownership.
Bryce Fleming, Lennar, commented on the bridge that was originally required for equestrian use, however, since there is not much equestrian activity, Lennar was willing to exchange this feature for a project that would better meet the City's needs.
Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, and Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer, clarified the City Attorney is waiting for the College Park HOA attorney's response regarding the College Park fountain draft maintenance agreement.
Stubbie Barr, resident, expressed support for the pedestrian bridge across Cypress Channel in order to meet ADA requirements, and commented on the resolutions that address the maintenance.
The Committee recommended staff to work with Lennar to develop a conceptual fountain design that incorporates water and lighting features, evaluate funding needs for ongoing maintenance with possible stakeholders, to be presented at a future City Council Study Session, and provide information on the proposed bridge project exchange.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:13 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure/Streets Committee will be held as needed in these Council Chambers and posted with at least 72 hours notice per the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2026.
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KAREN COMSTOCK, COUNCIL MEMBER
ATTEST:
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NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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(These minutes are not official until signed.)