CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 PM
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
The February 17, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton, Council Member Karen C.
Comstock, Council Member Christopher Flores, and Council Member Marc Lucio ABSENT: NONE.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante read into the record the item listed on the Closed Session agenda.
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property: 4400 Philadelphia Street, Space 10, Chino, CA 91710 Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager or her designee Negotiating Parties: Lamplighter Chino, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Sale of Property Interest The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and concluded at 5:48 p.m. The City Council reconvened the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
The Monte Vista 4-H members led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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CEREMONIALS
Business of the Month - Award of Business of the Month for February 2026 to:
• Black Bear Diner
• Orange County's Credit Union
The Business of the Month for February 2026 was presented to Black Bear Diner. The award was accepted by General Manager Edward Scott.
The next Business of the Month for February 2026 was presented to Orange County's Federal Credit Union Chino. The award was accepted by Branch Manager Nupur Randhawa, and a branch representative.
Mayor’s Home Beautification Award - Award of Mayor’s Home Beautification Award for February 2026.
Mayor Ulloa announced the Mayor's Home Beautification Award for February 2026 was awarded to the Jones Family of Filmore Street in Chino, who were unable to attend the meeting, but ensured staff will deliver the award.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property: 4400 Philadelphia Street, Space 10, Chino, CA 91710 Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager or her designee Negotiating Parties: Lamplighter Chino, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Sale of Property Interest The City Council received a briefing, provided direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
INFORMATION
Chino Police Department Presentation. Presentation from Police Chief Kevin Mensen regarding Chino Police Department Crime Statistics for 2025.
Police Chief Kevin Mensen provided a presentation on the Chino Police Department Crime Statistics for 2025, along with Deputy Chief Nicholas Marotta.
Council Member Lucio requested staff explore support from the developer regarding security at The Homecoming, implementation of youth programs, and the completion of the community center in The Preserve.
Police Lieutenant Dustin Tomicic, provided an update regarding the work of the Police Department in The Homecoming community.
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External Agency Report for February 17, 2026. Receive and file the External Agency Report for February 17, 2026 (Covering Meetings from December 1 - 31, 2025).
Mayor Ulloa announced the External Agency Report was included in the agenda packet.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa announced the upcoming DairyAire Fairy Tale 5K, Healthy Family Day, and the Easter Bunny Extravaganza.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton announced the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Bob Ulloa, who recently passed away.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pastor Tate Cox, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, gave the invocation.
Melissa Compani, Representative, Fourth District San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman, announced District 4 Commission opportunities, and upcoming community events.
Terry Carver, asked for support with feral cats, and spoke regarding Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire (ARC) concerns.
Maureen Moe Mendoza, spoke regarding concerns with ARC, and submitted a letter saved to the meeting record.
Bryan Yonan, provided an introduction and spoke regarding concerns with the California Air Resources Board.
Chino Hills Vice Mayor Ray Marquez offered his condolences to Mayor Ulloa and shared memories about Bob Ulloa. Mr. Marquez provided an update on upcoming regional meetings.
Matthew Cane, Scout from Troop 202 provided an introduction.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 7774039 to 7774195, and Electronic Fund Transfers 525797E to 525859E, totaling $3,787,893.47 Item No. 2 was pulled from the Consent Calendar for a separate action.
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. City Council Meeting Cancellation and Reschedule for the Month of March, 2026. Authorize staff to cancel the March 17, 2026 regular City Council Meeting and reschedule as a special meeting on March 24, 2026.
5. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026 -001 (Second Reading), amending provisions of Chapter 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code. Approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 2026 -001, amending Chapters 8.12.030, 8.12.060, 8.12.065, 8.12.080 and 8.12.165 of the Chino Municipal Code Related to Fireworks.
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6. Contract Amendment - Citywide Janitorial Services. Approve contract amendment No. 1 to contract No. 2026 -040 with CCS Facility Services -Orange County Inc. in the amount of $20,604.43 for a revised not -to-exceed contract amount of $601,357.49 for Citywide janitorial services.
7. Contract Amendment - Banking Services. Approve a contract amendment with Citizens Business Bank, Inc. to continue providing banking services through August 31, 2026, in the amount of $75,000, for a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $450,000.
8. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. Approve amendment No. 2 retroactively to December 2025 with The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, in the amount of $70,000, for a revised not -to-exceed contract amount of $220,000, for employee disability benefits and leave management services.
9. 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Update. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -013 approving the 2025 SSMP update for the City of Chino to comply with the State Water Resources Control Board’s Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements (Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ).
10. Final Acceptance of Public Improvements for Tract Map No. 20249 Richland Homes of Maryland, Inc. Accept the public improvements as complete for Tract Map No. 20249 constructed by Richland Homes of Maryland, Inc., for the subdivision generally located south of Bickmore Avenue, north of Pine Avenue, west of Rincon Meadows, and east Mayhew Avenue.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1, 3-10 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes. Approve Meeting Minutes for (a) Regular Meeting February 3, 2026 (Mayor Ulloa Absent-Excused) and (b) Special Meeting Study Session February 10, 2026 (Mayor Ulloa Absent-Excused).
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, to approve Consent Calendar item 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
ABSTAIN: ULLOA
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Burton and Council Members Comstock, Flores, and Lucio did not provide a report, but expressed their condolences to Mayor Ulloa for the recent loss of her husband, Bob.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich had no report.
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City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Galante had no report, but offered condolences to Mayor Ulloa.
Director's Report
There was no Director's report.
Police Chief's Report
Police Chief Mensen offered condolences to Mayor Ulloa.
Fire Chief's Report
Fire Chief Dave Williams offered condolences to Mayor Ulloa.
Mayor Ulloa
5 Mayor Ulloa expressed gratitude to the community, City staff, and City Council for their compassion and support, and shared stories of her husband Bob, who recently passed away.
ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF BOB ULLOA
Mayor Ulloa adjourned the meeting in memory of her husband, Bob Ulloa, at 7: 17 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
ATTEST:
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