EUNICE M. ULLOA KAREN COMSTOCK
Mayor CHRISTOPHER FLORES
MARC LUCIO
Council Members
CURTIS BURTON DR. LINDA REICH
Mayor Pro Tem City Manager
CITY of CHINO
13220 Central Avenue, Chino, California 91710
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 667, Chino, California 91708-0667 (909) 334-3250 • (909) 334-3720 Fax
Web Site: www.cityofchino.org
March 18, 2026
The Honorable Norma Torres
U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 35 3200 Inland Empire Blvd. Suite 200G
Ontario, CA 91764
RE: Assistance with Army Corps on Euclid Avenue Relinquishment from CalTrans Dear Congresswoman Torres,
I am writing on behalf of the City of Chino to express our gratitude to you and your staff for your help, once again, in addressing an important federal issue for the City. We appreciate your office’s timely assistance in helping resolve a concern related to the State Route 83 (Euclid Avenue) relinquishment process.
As you are aware, the City of Chino seeks to assume control of portions of Euclid Avenue within the City limits, a major north–south corridor currently owned and managed by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Transfer to the City will allow us to more efficiently manage, maintain, and upgrade the roadway to meet local transportation, safety, and economic development needs, particularly as we undertake improvements to support residents, commuters, and regional freight activity. It would eliminate redundant permitting requirements and enable faster implementation of infrastructure projects that support mobility, housing, and economic growth.
The relinquishment process is complex and lengthy, requiring coordination between Caltrans and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The City was informed that the item could not be agendized due to USACE’s delay in processing a $50,000 payment, caused by internal fund transfer issues, which prevented them from initiating the required license agreement and risked pushing the item off the March CTC agenda.
Your team’s engagement with USACE was instrumental in facilitating the necessary communication and progress needed to keep this item on schedule for consideration by CTC. With assistance from your staff, USACE provided the needed communication, allowing the item to remain on the March 19– 20 CTC agenda. We recognize that interagency coordination can often be complex, and your office’s responsiveness and support made a meaningful difference in advancing this effort.
The Honorable Norma Torres
March 7, 2025, p.2
This project is an important step for our community, and we are grateful for your partnership in keeping it on track. Please extend our thanks to your staff for their quick response, active engagement, and commitment to resolving the issue. We would not be where we are today, with the item pending approval, without your help.
In gratitude,
Linda Reich
City Manager
cc: Chino City Council
Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works