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CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION – 4:30 PM
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.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council about the closed session items. Ordinance No. 97-08 (Chino Municipal Code Section 2.04.090) limits speakers to no more than five (5) minutes in which to address the Council, except as provided under Government Code 54954.3(b)(2).
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9. Number of Cases: One Case
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9. Number of Cases: One Case
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3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property: APN: 1014-281-04; NEC of Central & Francis Ave., Chino Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager or her designee; Negotiating Parties: Dave Kuo
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Acquisition
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property: APN: 1014-281-03 5412 Francis Ave and 1014-281-08 0 Francis Ave.
Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager or her designee; Negotiating Parties: Grand West Coast Investment, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Acquisition
FLAG SALUTE
CEREMONIALS
Proclamations
Autism Awareness Month - Proclaim April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month in the City of Chino.
Child Abuse Prevention Month - Proclaim April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Chino.
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - Proclaim April 12 - 18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Presentations
Chino Police Department Annual Department Awards - Recognition of Police Officer of the Year Corporal Alex Courtney, Professional Staff Member of the Year Police Service Officer Marissa Zendejas, and Chief's Award of Distinction Corporal Alex Wright.
Mayor’s Home Beautification Award - Award of Mayor’s Home Beautification Award for April 2026.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
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.
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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 7774710 to 777914, and Electronic Fund Transfers 526099E to 526194E, totaling $3,258,328.16.
2. Minutes. Approve Minutes for Regular Meeting on March 24, 2026 (All Members Present).
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. 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report Receive and file the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Reports which will subsequently be filed with the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
5. 2025 Chino Climate Action Plan Annual Report. Receive and file the 2025 Chino Climate Action Plan Annual Progress Report.
6. Director of Development Services Classification. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -021 approving the updated job description for the Director of Development Services Classification.
7. Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Chino and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Adopt Resolution No. 2026-022 approving Memorandum of Understanding Amendment No. 1 between the City of Chino and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) to update Exhibit A, Uniforms.
8. Live Entertainment Permit Renewal for Casa Diaz. Approval of a renewal Live Entertainment Permit for Casa Diaz at 7041 Schaefer Avenue for a period of 12 months, subject to quarterly review of satisfactory compliance with terms, conditions, and restrictions of permit.
9. Notice of Completion for Rehabilitation of Wells 12, 14, and 17 (WA212 & WA214) with General Pump Company, Inc. Accept work performed for Rehabilitation of Wells 12, 14, and 17 with General Pump Company as complete; authorize the Director of Public Works to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Chino; and authorize the release of retention funds.
PUBLIC HEARING
Prior to the vote of the City Council, any member of the audience will have the opportunity to address Council on any items listed under Public Hearings. Council requests, but it is not required, that you state your name and address prior to making any remarks.
10. Assembly Bill (AB) 481 - Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy. Public Hearing and approval of the Chino Police Department's "Military Equipment" Use Policy per the requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 481.
Staff Report By: Cpl. Matthew Navarro and Chief Kevin Mensen
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RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing and 2) approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2026 -003, approving the Chino Police Department's "Military Equipment" Use Policy per the requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 481, to be read by number and title only and waive further reading of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE 2026-003 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE UPDATED CHINO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
NEW BUSINESS
11. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025. Receive and file the City of Chino's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Staff Report By: Kim Sao, Director of Finance and Ahmed Badawi, Partner, Badawi & Associates
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the City of Chino’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
12. Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Midyear Budget Review. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -023 to Approve the Midyear Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2026-26.
Staff Report By: Kim Sao, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -023, authorizing the FY 2025 -26 Midyear Budget adjustments as detailed in Exhibits A and B, including approval of contract amendments outlined in Exhibit C.
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
Council Member Comstock
Council Member Flores
Council Member Lucio
City Manager's Report
City Attorney's Report
Director's Report
Police Chief's Report
Fire Chief's Report
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ADJOURN
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 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, April 2, 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.