CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
MINUTES
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The May 19, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 6:03 pm by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Council Member Karen C. Comstock, and Council Member Christopher Flores
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton, and Council Member Marc Lucio
FLAG SALUTE
Chino Cub Scout Pack 309 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIALS
Proclamations
National Public Works Week 2026 - Proclaim the week of May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week.
Mayor Ulloa read the National Public Works Week proclamation into the record and presented it to Keith Martinez, Public Works Services Manager and Public Works Department staff.
Presentations
2026 Hall of Fame Award Recipients - Recognition of the 2026 Hall of Fame Award Recipients:
Carolyn and Earl Owens.
Mayor Ulloa called up Chino Valley Historical Society President Steve Halstead, and Vice President Bobby Martinez, who presented the 2026 Hall of Fame Award honoring Carolyn and Earl Owens. Mr. Phil Owens and his family were present to accept the award in memory and honor of his parents. Mayor Ulloa announced the award would be displayed at the Chino Community Building.
Chino Valley Fire District Introductions - New Hire Firefighter/Paramedics.
Mayor Ulloa called up Deputy Fire Chief Jeremy Ault and Fire Captain Jeff Brady who provided an introduction of the new Chino Valley Fire District Firefighters/Paramedics: Anthony Ramos, Lucas Tim, and Art Villalobos.
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AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
City Manager Linda Reich reported there were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
INFORMATION
External Agency Report for May 19, 2026. Receive and file the External Agency Report for May 19, 2026 (Covering Meetings from March 1-31, 2026).
Mayor Ulloa announced the External Agency Report was included in the agenda packet.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ulloa announced the upcoming Grand Opening of Orel Hershiser Cheverolet on May 28, 2026, Chino in Action event on June 6, 2026, Chino Summer Nights taking place from June 12 through July 31, 2026, and the Memorial Day event along with the closure of City Hall and most City facilities in honor of Memorial Day on May 25, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pastor Roy Robbins, Christ Lutheran Church, provided the invocation.
Melissa Compani, Representative, Fourth District San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman, announced upcoming community events.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Stubbie Barr, provided a public comment on Consent Item No. 10, noting the project was completed with municipal funds but did not include the accessible parking required by State and Federal law.
Michelle Chapman, CIP Engineering Manager, and Albert Espinoza, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer, provided information on the project that was completed with San Bernardino County, and explained the required accessible parking stall installation was not approved by the County. City Manager Reich confirmed that staff will return to the County to restate the City's position on including accessible parking.
Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 7775296 to 7775459, and Electronic Fund Transfers 526413E to 526516E, totaling $4, 334,527.63 Minutes. Approve Minutes for the Regular Meeting on May 5, 2026 (All Members Present).
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.
Government Relations Update for May 19, 2026. Receive and file the May 19, 2026, Government Relations Update.
5. Revisions to Unrepresented Management Job Classifications and Position Reclassifications.
Adopt Resolution 2026-027, 2026-028, and 2026-029 approving revisions to job classifications, amendments to the Compensation and Benefit Plan, and amendments to the Classification Plans and Compensation Schedules for Unrepresented Management Employees.
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6. Updated Compensation and Benefit Plan for Unrepresented Sworn Management. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-030 approving the updated Compensation and Benefit Plan for Unrepresented Sworn Management to revise Holiday Pay and Floating Holiday Time provisions.
7. Annexation of Territory into Existing Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 Improvement Area 4 for Municipal Services. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-031 declaring the City of Chino's intention to annex Territory to Improvement Area 4 of Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Services).
8. Acceptance of State Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Canton a Bever Containe Called Pangra nam in Can cant
$23,771; establish Grant No. G7804; and appropriate $23,771 to the Sanitation Fund (550) with corresponding increase in revenues for FY 2025-26.
9. Acceptance of State Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Used Oil Payment Program (OPP16) Grant Funds. Authorize the acceptance of the CalRecycle OPP16 grant funds in the amount of $13,225; establish Grant No. G7805; and appropriate $13,225 to the Sanitation Fund with a corresponding increase in revenues for FY 2025-26.
10. Completion, and authorize retention release following the 30-day period.
11. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Dudek to prepare the Master Plan of Drainage Update (MS251). Award a professional services agreement to Dudek, Encinitas Ca., for $464,350 to prepare the Master Plan of Drainage Update (MS251); and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Motion by Council Member Comstock, seconded by Council Member Flores, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1-11 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, AND FLORES
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: BURTON, AND LUCIO
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2026-2027 Action Plan. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
Staff Report By: Traci Rossetti-Smith, Senior Management Analyst RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment; 2) approve the 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan in the amount of $570,458 and estimated carryover funds in the amount of $305,450 for total expenditures estimated to be $876,248; 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City and submit the 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan; and 5) authorize staff to complete all federal environmental reviews per 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58.
Mayor Ulloa opened the public hearing.
Traci Rossetti-Smith, Senior Management Analyst, provided a report on the item.
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There being no requests to address the City Council on this item, Mayor Ulloa closed the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Comstock, to 1) Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment; 2) approve the 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan in the amount of $570,458 and estimated carryover funds in the amount of $305,450 for total expenditures estimated to be $876,248; 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City and submit the 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan; and 5) authorize staff to complete all federal environmental reviews per 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, COMSTOCK, AND FLORES
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: BURTON, AND LUCIO
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Ulloa had no report.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton
Mayor Pro Tem Burton had an excused absence.
Council Member Comstock
Council Member Comstock reported earning a bronze medal in pickleball at the Chino Corporate Challenge event; attended the No More Locked Doors Union Building Trades Career Fair; Legislative Policy Committee meeting; 2026 City County Conference; and congratulated the Owens family for being honored with the Hall of Fame Award Council Member Flores
Council Member Flores had no report, but expressed support for the Police Department air support unit and the Fire ambulance contract.
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio had an excused absence.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich announced the City of Chino won first place in the Corporate Challenge, and thanked everyone who contributed to another successful year.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Galante had no report.
Director's Report
Albert Espinoza, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer, reported that the
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relinquishment of Euclid Avenue will be completed on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Police Chief's Report
Police Chief Mensen announced the delivery of the Chino Police Department helicopter. Mayor Ulloa inquired about mutual aid agreements with surrounding agencies to use our helicopter.
Council Member Comstock inquired about the helicopter's call sign and the officers assigned to the unit. Police Chief Mensen stated the call sign will be "Air 5", and that Police Officer Stephen Brown will serve as the Tactical Flight Officer, with Tyler Scott and Corporal Ryan Nguyen as alternates.
Fire Chief's Report
Deputy Fire Chief Jeremy Ault provided information on the Urban Search and Rescue Team training.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF JUNE 2026.
UNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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(These minutes are not official until signed.)