Those persons wishing to speak on any item included on the agenda, or on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, are invited fill out and submit to the City Clerk a “Request to Speak” form (name and address optional) which is available at the entrance to the meeting. Additionally, members of the public may submit remote or electronic public comments by following the instructions detailed below.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting per your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act or for any other reason, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (909) 334-3306, at least 48 hours prior to the advertised starting time of the meeting.
Any documents produced by the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available in the City Clerk ’s Office during normal business hours at City Hall located at 13220 Central Avenue, Chino. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.cityofchino.org.
CHINO CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION – 4:30 PM
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
_________________________________________________________________________________ Public Participation
Those persons wishing to speak on any item included on the agenda, or on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, are invited fill out and submit to the City Clerk a “Request to Speak” form (name and address optional) which is available at the entrance to the meeting.
Members of the public may call (909) 340-4280 to provide remote public comments by phone. Phone lines are open 30 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting start time.
Electronic public comments may be submitted to [email protected] no later than two hours prior to meeting start time. In your email, please include the meeting date, agenda item you are commenting on, and your comment. All comments received by the deadline will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration before action is taken on the matter and will be entered into the record for the meeting specified in the email received.
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, unless a different time is announced by the Mayor prior to the start of the public comment period (except as provided under Government Code 54954.3 (b)(2)). If more than three (3) people 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.
For any questions on how to view or participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (909) 334-3306 or email [email protected].
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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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property: APN: 1014-052-04; 5349 E. Phillips Blvd., Chino Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager or her designee Negotiating Parties: Christopher Thi Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Acquisition
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Fred Galante, City Attorney Unrepresented employee: City Manager
FLAG SALUTE
CEREMONIALS
Presentations
Chino Community Garden's 10th Anniversary - Recognition of the Chino Community Garden's 10th Anniversary - July 2026.
Retirement Recognition - Recognition of Warren Morelion, Director of Development Services, for 17 years of dedicated service to the City of Chino.
Mayor’s Home Beautification Award - Award of Mayor’s Home Beautification Award for July 2026.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
INFORMATION
External Agency Report for July 21, 2026. Receive and file the External Agency Report for July 21, 2026 (Covering Meetings from May 1-31, 2026).
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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.
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 7775999 to 7776212, and Electronic Fund Transfers 526857E to 526975E, totaling $6,591,600.43.
2. Minutes. Approve Minutes for the Regular Meeting on July 7, 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. Designation of League of California Cities Voting Delegates. Designate Council Member Comstock as the Voting Delegate, Mayor Pro Tem Burton as the 2nd Voting Delegate, and Council Member Lucio as the 3rd Voting Delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.
5. Government Relations Update for July 21, 2026. Receive and file the Government Relations Update for July 21, 2026.
6. Adoption of Ordinance 2026 -007. Approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026 -007 (Second Reading), to amend sign policies of the City of Chino and reorganizes multiple chapters to Title 16 (Signs) of the Chino Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE 2026-007 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO TITLE 16 (SIGNS) OF THE CHINO MUNCIPAL CODE AND AMEND AND REORGANIZE MULTIPLE CHAPTERS OF TITLE 16; PL26-0057 (SIGN CODE AMENDMENT).
7. Adoption of Ordinance 2026 -008 and 2026-009. Approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026 -008 and 2026 -009 (Second Reading ), proposing amendments to Title 20 (Zoning), required to implement the 2045 General Plan and zoning map amendments for PL25-0108 (Zone Change).
ORDINANCE 2026-008: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CODE (TITLE 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE) OF THE CITY OF CHINO. PL24-0146 (ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT).
ORDINANCE 2026-009: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE (PL25-0108) AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
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2010-06, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE ZONING MAP, BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED HEREIN.
8. Adoption of Ordinance 2026 -010. Approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026 -010 (Second Reading), to add a new Chapter 9.90 “Flavored Tobacco; Nitrous Oxide; Kratom Products” to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) to the Chino Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE 2026-010 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER [9.90] (“FLAVORED TOBACCO; NITROUS OXIDE; KRATOM PRODUCTS”) TO TITLE [9] ( “PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE ”) OF THE CHINO
MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO, NITROUS OXIDE,
AND KRATOM PRODUCTS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHINO
9. Agreement for School Crossing Guard Services. Approve the Agreement for School Crossing Guard Services with the Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) in the amount of $381,905.35.
10. Master Contracts - Chino Valley Unified School District. Approve Master Contracts with the Chino Valley Unified School District effective retroactive to July 1, 2026, for the provision of community services programs for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
11. Law Enforcement Services Agreement - Chino Valley Law Enforcement Services Agreement - Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) for School Resource Officers (SRO). Approve the agreement effective retroactive to July 1, 2026 between the CVUSD and the City of Chino for services for five (5) full -time SRO's and increase the current revenue appropriation by $107,808.10 to an adjusted amount of $1,125,712.43.
12. Notice of Completion - City -Owned Building Restoration Project - 5210 D Street. Accept the City-owned Building Restoration Project - 5210 D Street (IB259) completed by Oak Hallow Restoration, Inc. as complete.
13. Professional Services Agreement - Barber and Bauermeister. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Barber and Bauermeister for specialized legal services in the amount of $225,000.
14. Data Ticket for Citation Processing Services Amendment. Approve Amendment No. 6 to extend the Agreement with Data Ticket for Citation Processing Services retroactive to July 1, 2026 for citywide parking and administrative citations.
15. Accept the Sustainable Transportation Planning (STP) Grant Award and Establish a New Project. Adopt Resolution 2026-052, accept the STPG Funding from Caltrans in the amount of $500,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; establish grant number G7270; and establish project number MS275 - Chino Active Transportation Plan.
16. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Glenn Lukos Associates, Inc. for the College Park Magnolia Channel Biological Monitoring and Reporting Services. Award a Professional Services Agreement for $196,260 to Glenn Lukos Associates, Inc., Santa Ana, CA for a five -year term for Magnolia Channel Biological Monitoring and Reporting Services.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
17. Adoption of a Resolution 2026-050 Amending the City's Master User Fee Schedule. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the City's Master User Fee Schedule.
Staff Report By: Lisa Conlon, Revenue Manager
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RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2026-050 amending the City's Master Fee Schedule to establish new fees, revise Community Services fees based on updated cost calculations and market analysis and adjust select fees that require modifications beyond the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment authorized by the City Council.
18. Adopt Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Conduct the Public Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026 -051 directing the City Clerk to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessments with the County Auditor/Controller Recorder.
Staff Report By: Keith Martinez, Public Works Services Manager RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2026 -051; and 3) direct the City Clerk to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessments with the County Auditor/Controller Recorder.
NEW BUSINESS
19. Business License Reform and Small Business Protection Measure . Resolution 2026-049 calling the Election for the Ballot Measure to Reform the Existing City of Chino Business License Tax.
Staff Report By: Linda Reich, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Adopt Resolution 2026 -049, to approve the following: a. Call and give notice of a General Municipal Election for the purpose of submitting to the City’s qualified voters “The City of Chino Business License Reform and Small Business Protection Measure.” b. Request the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino to consolidate the Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; c. Provide and set the rules for the filing of arguments for and against the measure and rebuttal arguments; d. Direct the City Attorney to prepare the impartial analysis of the ballot measure; and e. Provide for other election matters as required by law. (2) Conduct first reading of Ordinance 2026 -011 to be submitted to City’s voters, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS BY THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9222, ADDING CHAPTER 5.03 TO THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MODERNIZING CITY’S BUSINESS LICENSE TAX,
AND PROVIDING THAT THE ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT ONLY IF APPROVED BY
A MAJORITY OF THE VOTERS VOTING ON THE MEASURE AT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026,” reading by title only and waiving further reading. (3) Authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, to prepare and file a written argument in favor of the proposed measure. (4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all the necessary documents on behalf of the City and (5) Appropriate $100,000 from current year General Fund budget surplus to fund the Business License Reform and Small Business Protection Measure election and voter information activities.
ORDINANCE 2026-011: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS BY THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9222, ADDING CHAPTER 5.03 TO THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MODERNIZING CITY’S BUSINESS LICENSE TAX, AND PROVIDING THAT THE ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE
EFFECT ONLY IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE VOTERS VOTING ON THE MEASURE AT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
20. Award Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for Pavement Improvements - Zone 1 & Cypress Avenue Project (ST260). Approve a Measure I Fund (322) transfer of $319,093 from Project R7231 to Project ST260 for a revised project budget of $974,993; approve PS&E for construction as approved by Public Works Director and award a construction contract to R.J.
Noble Company.
Staff Report By: Michelle Chapman, CIP Engineering Manager
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RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve a Measure I Fund (322) transfer of $319,093, from Chino Hills Parkway Rehabilitation Project (R7231) to Pavement Improvements Zone 1 & Cypress Avenue Project (ST260) for a revised project budget of $974,993; 2) approve the plans and specifications for construction as approved by the Director of Public Works; 3) award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company for $852,884 for Project ST260; 4) authorize approved contract change orders up to ten percent (10%), for construction contingencies; and 5) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
21. Establish a Capital project and Award a Professional Services agreement to Van Dyke Landscape Architects for Irrigation & Landscape Design Services for Ayala Park. Establish Project Number PK270 - Ayala Park Irrigation Plan and appropriate $221,103 from the Water Fund (520) reserves; and award a Professional Services Agreement for $221,102.60 to Van Dyke Landscape Architects.
Staff Report By: Albert Espinoza, Public Works Deputy Director/ City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 1) Establish Project number PK270 - Ayala Park Irrigation Improvements and appropriate $221,103 from the Water Fund (520) reserves; 2) award a professional services agreement for $221,102.60 to Van Dyke Landscape Architects for Irrigation & Landscape Design Services; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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
ADJOURN
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 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 Friday, July 17, 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
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myself or under my direction.
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Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk.