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CHINO INFRASTRUCTURE/STREETS COMMITTEE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026 AT 4:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
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ROLL CALL
Committee Members: Council Member Comstock and Council Member Lucio
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee about subjects that do not appear elsewhere on the agenda. Due to Brown Act requirements, action will not be taken on any issues not on the Agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes. Approve Minutes for the Infrastructure/Streets Committee Meeting on July 6, 2026.
DISCUSSION
2. Storm Drains Line I and Line H Designs and Pine Avenue Widening from Euclid Avenue to Mayhew Avenue. Discuss the Storm Drains Line I and Line H designs and Pine Ave widening from Euclid Ave to Mayhew Ave.
Staff Report By: Michele Hindersinn, Senior Engineer and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works.
3. Nerio Farms Estates Project. Discuss the proposed 90 Unit Residential Project at Phillips Blvd and Pipeline Ave that includes City sanitary sewer system connection, requiring Committee review under City policy. and a final Ability to Serve determination by the City Council.
Staff Report By: Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer and Michael Hitz, Principal Planner 1 CHINO INFRASTRUCTURE/STREETS COMMITTEE
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4. TR271 Intersection Improvements (Moonspinner Street at West Preserve Loop). Project update regarding the planned construction improvements at Moonspinner Street and West Preserve Loop.
Staff Report By: Michelle Chapman, CIP Engineering Manager and Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer
5. Amendment No. 3 Construction Credit and Reimbursement Agreement Pine Avenue Phase 1 (Stages 1-3 & Stage 4). Discuss Amendment No. 3 increase to the Construction Credit/Reimbursement Agreement, Phase I (Stages 1-3) construction cost estimate, updates to construction credit and reimbursement amounts, and the authorized reimbursements for completed phases.
Staff Report By: Sylvia Ramos, Contracts & DIF Administrator and Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer
ADJOURN
I, Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk of the City of Chino, hereby declare that on Friday, July 24, 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.
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CITY OF CHINO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE/STREETS COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: JULY 28, 2026 TO: COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT
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Minutes.
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REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER
The July 6, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City of Chino Infrastructure/Streets Committee was called to order at 3:04 p.m. by Council Member Comstock in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT Marc Lucio, and Karen C. Comstock
ABSENT NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes. Approve Minutes for the Infrastructure/Streets Committee Meeting on March 23, 2026.
Motion by Council Member Lucio, seconded by Council Member Comstock, to approve Consent Calendar, as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: LUCIO, AND COMSTOCK
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
DISCUSSION
2. Discuss the Civic Center Central Plant Replacement. Discuss possible options to replace the heating and cooling system that serves both City Hall and City Hall South to address maintenance needs and improve efficiency.
Staff Report By: Michael Milhiser, Project Coordinator, Jeff Benson, Parks & Facilities Manager and Silvia Avalos, Director of Community Services, Parks & Recreation.
Mike Milhiser, Project Coordinator, Jeff Benson, Parks & Facilities Manager, and Silvia Avalos, Director of Community Services, Parks & Recreation, provided a presentation on the item.
Background was provided regarding the need to replace the heating and cooling system at City Hall and City Hall South due to age, availability of parts, and reliability. Staff recommended an option of air cooled chillers, a phased multi-year approach with an estimated total cost of $12 million dollars.
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Felix Yao, Lead Electrical and Principal, and Josh Meinig, Lead Mechanical, YAO Engineering, provided information regarding the proposed recommendations.
The Committee agreed with the Staff recommendation to proceed with the air cooled chillers option with any approvals required obtained from the City Council.
3. Pavement Improvements Zone 2 (Chino Avenue and Edison Avenue). Discussion regarding the limits of pavement work for each roadway segment, and next steps.
Staff Report By: Michelle Chapman, CIP Engineering Manager and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works
Michelle Chapman, CIP Engineering Manager, and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided a presentation on the item.
Stubbie Barr, commented on the need to comply with ADA requirements.
The Committee recommended staff to revisit the project scope regarding accessibility and connectivity.
4. REDA Project Update. Update on the REDA Project close-out activities, and discuss the proposed amendment that addresses reconciliation of eligible costs, remaining reimbursement obligations, and completion of outstanding work necessary for final project close-out.
Staff Report By: Jesus Plasencia, Assistant Engineer, Sylvia Ramos, Contracts and DIF Administrator, and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works.
Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer and Sylvia Ramos, Contracts and DIF Administrator, provided a presentation on the item. Staff recommended using decomposed granite (DG) along the sidewalk on Merrill Avenue to reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Stubbie Barr, commented he would like to see landscaping with trees along Merrill.
The Committee recommended contacting San Bernardino County since it is along the airport property to propose cost sharing for landscaping and ongoing maintenance along Merrill.
Council Member Lucio requested that staff obtain the County's response before bringing the item to the entire City Council in September.
5. Preliminary Design Elements for Pine Avenue Bridge and Connector Project. Discuss the Preliminary Design Elements for Pine Avenue Bridge and Connector Project.
Staff Report By: Eric Pheifer, Principal/Vice President, Biggs Cardosa, Michele Hindersinn, Senior Engineer and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works.
Michele Hindersinn, Senior Engineer, and Hye Jin Lee, Director of Public Works, provided a presentation to update the Committee on the preliminary design elements for the Pine Avenue Bridge and Connector Project and status of environmental study.
Ms. Lee noted that Eric Pheifer, Principal/Vice President, Biggs Cardosa, was unable to attend the meeting.
Stubbie Barr, commented that sidewalks on both sides of the roadway are required under the Municipal Code and the importance of providing safe pedestrian access and accommodating 5 CHINO INFRASTRUCTURE/STREETS COMMITTEE
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environmental transportation needs as part of the project.
The Committee inquired about the connection to Fairfield Ranch Road, which is being considered as a future connection option.
Carl Hassel, City of Chino Hills Engineering Manager, explained they are interested in having the Fairfield Ranch Road connection option, so it is available if desired by the community in the future.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure/Streets Committee will be held as needed in these Council Chambers and posted with at least 72 hours notice per the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28 DAY OF JULY 2026.
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KAREN C. COMSTOCK, COUNCIL MEMBER
ATTEST:
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NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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(These minutes are not official until signed.)
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CITY OF CHINO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE/STREETS COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: JULY 28, 2026 TO: COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: HYE JIN LEE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT
Storm Drains Line I and Line H Designs and Pine Avenue Widening from Euclid Avenue to Mayhew Avenue.
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CITY OF CHINO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE/STREETS COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: JULY 28, 2026 TO: COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: HYE JIN LEE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT
Nerio Farms Estates Project.
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CITY OF CHINO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE/STREETS COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: JULY 28, 2026 TO: COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: HYE JIN LEE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT
TR271 Intersection Improvements (Moonspinner Street at West Preserve Loop). 9 MEMORANDUM
CITY OF CHINO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE/STREETS COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: JULY 28, 2026 TO: COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: HYE JIN LEE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT
Amendment No. 3 Construction Credit and Reimbursement Agreement Pine Avenue Phase 1 (Stages 1-3 & Stage 4).
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