CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The June 2, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5: 11 pm by Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa, Mayor Pro Tern Curtis Burton, Council Member Karen C.
Comstock, Council Member Christopher Flores, and Council Member Marc Lucio NONE.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante read into the record the items listed on the Closed Session agenda.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of case: George Peguero Negrete v. Chino (San Bernardino Superior Court Case CIVSB2417328)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of case: Jennifer Martinez et al., v. Samara Scott et al. (San Bernardino Superior Court Case CIVRS2601391)
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5: 12 p.m. and concluded at 5:45 p.m. The City Council reconvened the meeting at 6:04 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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CEREMONIALS
2 Recognition of Chino Cultural Foundation's Student Scholarship Recipients - Recognition of Youth Arts, Rose Ann Hammond Memorial, and Gretchen Hartt Mccombs Memorial Music Scholarship Recipients.
Mayor Ulloa was joined by Chino Cultural Foundation Board Members Michelle Reinhardt, Michelle Zepeda, and Linda Flathers, for the introduction and recognition of the 2026 Chino Cultural Foundation Youth Arts Scholarships recipients Jacob Arreygue, Ogenchukwu Chukwu, William Huang, Addison Pigman, Sofia Ramos, Chloe Utterback; the Rose Ann Hammond Memorial Scholarship recipients Estella Acevedo and Alfonso Contreras; and the Gretchen Hartt Mccombs Memorial Music Scholarship recipient Delaney Polito.
Chino High School Wrestling Team - Recognition of the Chino High School Wrestling Team.
Mayor Ulloa called up Chino High School Wrestling Coach Mike Samano who introduced and presented certificates of recognition to the Chino High School Wrestling Team: Natalie Blanco, Nathan Garcia, Zack Samano, Jonathan Madera, and Nathan Cauwel.
Retirement Recognition - Recognition of Community Services, Parks & Recreation Department employee Anna Yarrito for 35 years of dedicated service to the City of Chino.
Mayor Ulloa presented the City Tile to Anna Yarrito, in recognition of her retirement from the City. Ms. Yarrito was also presented with a recognition certificate from Chino Valley Fire District Board Member Harvey Luth.
Mayor's Home Beautification Award - Award of Mayor's Home Beautification Award for June 2026.
Mayor Ulloa presented the Mayor's Home Beautification Award for June 2026 to the Velazquez family of Cypress Avenue in Chino.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Fred Galante reported out of closed session as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of case: George Peguero Negrete v. Chino (San Bernardino Superior Court Case C IVSB2417328)
The City Council received a briefing from Attorney Linda Bauermeister, provided direction, and no further reportable action was taken.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of case: Jennifer Martinez et al., v. Samara Scott et al. (San Bernardino Superior Court Case CIVRS2601391)
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.
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
3 Mayor Ulloa announced the upcoming Chino in Action event on June 6, 2026; Chino Summer Nights movie series taking place on Fridays, from June 12 through July 31, 2026, except for June 26; Chino Kiwanis Club Summer Concerts on Thursdays, from June 11 to July 23, 2026; and Fireworks Spectacular on June 26, and Fireworks Show on June 27, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pastor Lon Wagner, Crosspoint Church, provided the invocation.
Melissa Compani, Representative, Fourth District San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman, announced upcoming community events.
Gil Aldaco, Director, Chino Basin Water Conservation District, provided an invitation to a Chino Basin Water 101 Tour.
A student from Mt. San Antonio College provided an introduction.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants. Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 7775460 to 7775678, and Electronic Fund Transfers 526517E to 526653E, totaling $6,243,904.23.
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. November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-035 and 2026-036 calling for the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for election of certain officers; requesting consolidation of the election; and establishing candidate statement regulations.
5. City Council Meeting Cancellations for the Month August 2026. Authorize staff to cancel the August 4 and August 18, 2026 regular City Council Meetings.
6. Approve the CalRecycle - RMDZ Zone Incentive Funds Application and Agreement FY2025-26 Extension (ZIF5). Accept the Cal Recycle Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) reimbursable Grant Incentive Funds in the amount of $42,545; establish grant number G2261; appropriate $42,545 to the General Fund 100 and increase the revenue by the same amount.
7. Parcel Map No. 21008 - Senate Bill 9 Urban Lot Split. Approve Parcel Map No. 21008 and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and agreements on behalf of the City related to the implementation of Parcel Map No. 21008.
8. Approve Amendment No. 4 with TAIT & Associates, Inc. for the Alley/Sanitation Rehabilitation FY21-22 Various Locations (SN221) Approve contract amendment No. 4 with TAIT & Associates, Inc. Contract No. 2022-163 for $83,194 for engineering design services related to Project SN221.
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9. Conditional Approval of a Covenant Agreement to Annex for Sanitary Sewer Service and request approval from the San Bernardino Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for sanitary sewer service for the property located at 13122 Roswell Avenue for a proposed single-family home and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) located within the City of Chino's Sphere of Influence. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-032 conditionally approving a Covenant Agreement to Annex for Sanitary Sewer; request approval from LAFCO for sanitary sewer service for the property at 13122 Roswell Avenue.
10. Water Source. Storage and Distribution Development Impact Fee ("Water DIF") Credit Reconciliation Through May 31, 2025, for Various Preserve Development Projects. Approve the Consolidation and Reconciliation of Lewis Companies Construction Credit Reimbursement Agreements for Water Source, Storage & Distribution Development Impact Fees (DIF).
11. Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Project List for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-033 to update the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation (SB1) Account project list and projected revenues.
12. Integrated Waste Management Services Rates Fiscal Year 2026-27. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-037, establishing the integrated waste management service rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27, effective July 1, 2026.
13. Notice of Completion for the CDBG Alley Improvements FY2023-24 Project (SN240) with CJ Concrete Construction. Inc. Accept Project SN240 as complete; authorize the Director of Public Works to file the Notice of Completion; and authorize the release of retention funds following the 30-day period.
14. Public Improvement Agreement associated with Potter's Wheel Assembly for Site Approval PL23-0006. located at 5135 Walnut Avenue. Approve a Public Improvement Agreement associated with Potter's Wheel Assembly for Site Approval PL23-0006, located at 5135 Walnut Avenue.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Burton, to approve the Consent Calendar items 1, 3-14 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes. Approve Minutes for the Regular Meeting on May 19, 2026 (Burton-Lucio Absent-Excused).
Motion by Council Member Flores, seconded by Council Member Comstock, to approve Consent Calendar Item 2 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ULLOA, COMSTOCK, AND FLORES
NONE.
NONE.
BURTON, AND LUCIO
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 - Annual Public Hearing on City of Chino Job Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts. Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 - Annual Public Hearing on City of Chino Job Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts.
16. Staff Report By: Krystle Murillo, Deputy Director of Human Resources/Risk Management RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a Public Hearing required by Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 and receive an informational presentation pertaining to City of Chino job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts.
Mayor Ulloa opened the public hearing.
Krystle Murillo, Deputy Director of Human Resources/Risk Management, provided a presentation on the item.
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 Lucio, to conduct a Public Hearing required by Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 and receive an informational presentation pertaining to City of Chino job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
Public Hearing for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). Conduct a Public Hearing for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.
Staff Report By: Benjamin Orosco, Deputy Director of Public Works/Services RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing; 2) approve Resolution No. 2026-034 adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) update and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) update; 3) authorize and direct the Director of Public Works or designee (on behalf of the City Manager) to submit the 2025 UWMP and the 2025 WSCP update to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR); 4) authorize and direct the Director of Public Works or designee (on behalf of the City Manager) to implement the programs described in the 2025 UWMP and the 2025 WSCP; 5) find that the adoption of the 2025 UWMP and 2025 WSCP is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Water Code Section 10652 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15262; and 6) authorize and direct the Director of Public Works or designee ( on behalf of the City Manager) to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of the San Bernardino County Supervisors.
Mayor Ulloa opened the public hearing.
Benjamin Orosco, Deputy Director of Public Works/Services, provided a presentation on the item.
There being no requests to address the City Council on this item, Mayor Ulloa closed the public
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hearing.
6 Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Burton, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to 1) Conduct a Public Hearing; 2) approve Resolution No. 2026-034 adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) update and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) update; 3) authorize and direct the Director of Public Works or designee (on behalf of the City Manager) to submit the 2025 UWMP and the 2025 WSCP update to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR); 4) authorize and direct the Director of Public Works or designee (on behalf of the City Manager) to implement the programs described in the 2025 UWMP and the 2025 WSCP; 5) find that the adoption of the 2025 UWMP and 2025 WSCP is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Water Code Section 10652 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15262; and 6) authorize and direct the Director of Public Works or designee (on behalf of the City Manager) to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of the San Bernardino County Supervisors. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
NEW BUSINESS
ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
17. Establishment of a New Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Proiect and Award of a Professional Services Agreement to HR Green Pacific, Inc. for Engineering Design Services.
Establishment of a CIP Project and Award of a Professional Services Agreement to HR Green Pacific, Inc. for Engineering Design Services.
Staff Report By: Michelle Chapman, CIP Engineering Manager RECOMMENDATION: 1) Establish project number ST263 - Pavement Improvements Zone 2 (Edison Ave and Chino Ave) and appropriate $200,000 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund (327); 2) award a professional services agreement for $199,568.50 to HR Green Pacific, Inc., Corona, CA for Engineering Design Services; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Michelle Chapman, CIP Engineering Manager, and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided a presentation on the item. Dennis Ralls, City Traffic Engineer, provided additional information in response to questions.
The City Council and Staff and held a discussion regarding the item. The City Council requested the item be referred back to the Infrastructure/Streets Committee for further discussion and return back to the City Council with recommendations.
18. Approve Amendment No. 5 with Cannon Corporation dba Penco for Additional General Plan Check Services. Approve contract amendment No. 5 with Cannon Corporation, Contract 2024- 067, for $200,000 for general plan check and other related engineering services.
Staff Report By: Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer
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RECOMMENDATION: 1) Appropriate $200,000 to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Development Engineering Program Budget from the available General Fund balance for plan check with a corresponding increase in plan check revenue in the same amount; 2) approve contract amendment No. 5 with Cannon Corporation dba Penco, Contract 2024-067, for $200,000 for a revised contract amount of $1,145,000 for additional general plan check and other related engineering services; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer, provided a report on the item.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Council Member Flores, to 1) Appropriate $200,000 to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Development Engineering Program Budget from the available General Fund balance for plan check with a corresponding increase in plan check revenue in the same amount; 2) approve contract amendment No. 5 with Cannon Corporation dba Penco, Contract 2024-067, for $200,000 for a revised contract amount of $1,145,000 for additional general plan check and other related engineering services; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
19. Introduction of Ordinance 2026-004 Amending Chapter 10.56 of the Chino Municipal Code (CMC). Approve the introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.56 of the Chino Municipal Code to address bicycles, electric bicycles, motorized scooters, and regulated mobility devices.
Staff Report By: Lieutenant Ted Olden and Dennis Ralls, City Traffic Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Approve the introduction of Ordinance 2026-004, amending Chapter
10.56 of the Chino Municipal Code, pertaining to bicycles, electric bicycles, motorized scooters, and regulated mobility devices, to be read by number and title only, and waiving future reading of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.56 OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS
BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, AND REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES; ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE SAME; UPDATE ENFORCEMENT, PENALTY, AND IMPOUND PROVISIONS; AND REMOVE OUTDATED
BICYCLE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Ted Olden, Lieutenant and Dennis Ralls, City Traffic Engineer, provided a presentation on the item.
The City Council and Staff held a discussion regarding the item. At the City Council's request, an amendment to the ordinance was proposed.
City Attorney Galante noted the ordinance changes to include the removal of any reference to sidewalk speed limits for bicycles and e-bikes in Sections 10.56.070 (B) and (C), renumber the remaining subsections, and eliminate Section 10.56.080 on sidewalk operation entirely so the City can rely on State law instead of maintaining a local prohibition. Additionally, Section
10.56.130 (D), added "with a parent or legal guardian present" when attending an approved bicycle or e-bike safety course in lieu of a fine or citation.
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20. City Attorney Galante read the Ordinance by number and title only, waiving further reading of the ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2026-004 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.56 OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADDRESS BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, AND REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES; ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE SAME; UPDATE ENFORCEMENT, PENALTY, AND IMPOUND PROVISION; AND REMOVE OUTDATED
BICYCLE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Burton, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to Approve the introduction of Ordinance 2026-004, amending Chapter 10.56 of the Chino Municipal Code, pertaining to bicycles, electric bicycles, motorized scooters, and regulated mobility devices, including approval of Ordinance amendments that updates enforcement, penalty, and impound provisions and remove outdated bicycle requirements, to be read by number and title only, and waiving future reading of the ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
Senate Bill 707 Updates and Adoption of a Disruption of Service during a City Council Meeting Policy. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-038, to approve the technology disruption policy.
Staff Report By: Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update related to significant updates to the Ralph M. Brown Act by Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) and approve Resolution No. 2026-038 to adopt a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings Policy.
Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk, provided a presentation on the item.
Motion by Council Member Comstock, seconded by Council Member Lucio, to Receive an update related to significant updates to the Ralph M. Brown Act by Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) and approve Resolution No. 2026-038 to adopt a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings Policy. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ULLOA, BURTON, COMSTOCK, FLORES, AND LUCIO
NONE.
NONE.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Ulloa
Mayor Ulloa reported on the Memorial Day event; Kiwanis meeting; Orel Hershiser Chevrolet Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting; UCHOOZ Community event; Chino Valley Fire Foundation Car Show; Budget Workshop; and Closed Session.
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Mayor Pro Tern Burton
9 Mayor Pro Tern Burton reported on the Economic Development ICSC Conference; Memorial Day Ceremony; American Legion facility visit; Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire (ARC) meeting; City Manager meeting; ARC Board meeting; Neighborhood Community meeting; Orel Hershiser Chevrolet Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting; Chino Basin Desalter Authority Finance meeting; City Manager meeting; City Council Budget Workshop; Closed Session; Congratulated Anna Yarrito on her retirement; and wished City Attorney Galante a Happy Birthday.
Council Member Comstock
Council Member Comstock had no report.
Council Member Flores
Council Member Flores had no report.
Council Member Lucio
Council Member Lucio had no report.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Reich had no report.
City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Galante reported on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision interpreting the federal Voting Rights Act, including the Court's ruling in Clair v. Louisiana.
Director's Report
Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided information on the Euclid Avenue relinquishment, which is now complete.
Jackie Melendez, Assistant City Manager, provided updates on the Chino business community.
Police Chief's Report
Police Chief Mensen had no report.
Fire Chief's Report
Fire Chief Dave Williams reported on the State Supreme Court case regarding ambulance services, and the new San Bernardino Valley Communication Center Ribbon Cutting.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF JUNE 2026.
NICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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