CHINOCITYCOUNCIL
SUCCESSORAGENCYTOTHEREDEVELOPMENTAGENCY
REGULARMEETING-CHINOSENIORCENTER
13170CENTRALAVENUE
CHINO,CA91710
TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER1,2026
MINUTES
CLOSEDSESSION—4:00PM
OPENSESSION—6:00PM
CALLTOORDER-CLOSEDSESSION-4:00PM
TheSeptember1,2026,RegularMeetingoftheChinoCityCouncil/SuccessorAgencytothe RedevelopmentAgencywascalledtoorderat4:00p.m.byMayorEuniceM.UlloaattheChino SeniorCenter.
ROLLCALL
PRESENT: MayorEuniceM.Ulloa,MayorProTemCurtisBurton,CouncilMemberKarenC.
Comstock,CouncilMemberChristopherFlores,andCouncilMemberMarcLucio ABSENT: NONE.
CLOSEDSESSIONPUBLICCOMMENTS
Therewerenorequeststospeak.
CLOSEDSESSION
CityAttorneyFredGalantereadintotherecordtheitemslistedontheClosedSessionagenda.
1.CONFERENCEWITHLEGALCOUNSEL-EXISTINGLITIGATION
Pursuanttoparagraph(1)ofsubdivision(d)ofGovernmentCodeSection54956.9 Nameofcase:MaryIngridCulpvs.CityofChino;(CaseNo.CIVSB2222717)
2.PUBLICEMPLOYEEPERFORMANCEEVALUATION
PursuanttoGovernmentCodeSection54957
Title:CityManager
3.CONFERENCEWITHLABORNEGOTIATOR
PursuanttoGovernmentCodeSection54957.6
Agencydesignatedrepresentatives:FredGalante,CityAttorney Unrepresentedemployee:CityManager
TheCityCouncilrecessedtoClosedSessionat4:00p.m.andconcludedat5:54p.m.
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OPENSESSION-6:00PM
TheCityCouncilreconvenedthemeetingat6:08p.m.
FLAGSALUTE
CouncilMemberFloresledthePledgeofAllegiance.
CEREMONIALS
Proclamations
SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth- ProclaimSeptember2026asSuicidePrevention AwarenessMonth.
MayorUlloareadtheSuicidePreventionAwarenessMonthProclamationintotherecord designatingSeptember2026asSuicidePreventionAwarenessMonthinChino.Monica Tiznado,ClinicalProgramManager,CityofChino,acceptedtheProclamation.
NationalChildhoodObesityAwarenessMonth- ProclaimSeptember2026asNational ChildhoodObesityMonth.
MayorUlloareadtheNationalChildhoodObesityAwarenessMonthProclamationintothe recorddesignatingSeptember2026asNationalChildhoodObesityAwarenessMonthinChino.
RachelPhelps,CommunityServices,Parks& RecreationCoordinator,CityofChinoandJen Cervantes,ExecutiveBranchDirector,ChinoValleyYMCA,acceptedtheProclamation.
Presentations
ChinoNationalLittleLeagueDistrict23Champions-RecognitionofChinoNationalLittle LeagueJuniorDistrict23and50/70District23TournamentofChampions,andDistrict23 IntermediateAll-StarChampionshipWinners.
MayorUlloapresentedcertificatesofrecognitiontotheChinoNationalLittleLeagueDistrict23 Champions,acknowledgingthededicationoftheplayersandtheleadershipoftheircoachesin achievingtheirchampionshiptitles.TheMayoralsopresentedcertificatessenttotheplayers bySenatorSusanRubio,CaliforniaStateSenateDistrict22.
BusinessoftheMonth-AwardofBusinessoftheMonthforSeptember2026to:
-Loren'sGlass
—CarrieOutBurgers
MayorUlloapresentedtheBusinessoftheMonthAwardforSeptember2026toLoren'sGlass.
TheawardwasacceptedbyownersKevinandValerieStruiksma.
MayorUlloaannouncedthatthesecondrecipientoftheBusinessoftheMonthAwardfor September2026,CarrieOutBurgers,wasunabletoattendthemeetingandwillbepresented withtheawardatthenextRegularCityCouncilMeeting.
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Mayor’sHomeBeautificationAward-AwardofMayor'sHomeBeautificationAwardfor September2026.
MayorUlloapresentedtheMayor'sHomeBeautificationAwardforSeptember2026toShaun LukofGuilfordAvenueinChino.
REPORTOUTOFCLOSEDSESSION
CityAttorneyFredGalantereportedoutofclosedsessionasfollows:
1.CONFERENCEWITHLEGALCOUNSEL-EXISTINGLITIGATION
Pursuanttoparagraph(1)ofsubdivision(d)ofGovernmentCodeSection54956.9 Nameofcase:MaryIngridCulpvs.CityofChino;(CaseNo.CIVSB2222717) TheCityCouncilreceivedabriefing,engagedindiscussion,andprovideddirectionregarding theexistinglitigationinthecaseofMaryIngridCulpv.CityofChino,andnofurtherreportable actionwastaken.
2.PUBLICEMPLOYEEPERFORMANCEEVALUATION
PursuanttoGovernmentCodeSection54957
Title:CityManager
TheCityCouncildiscussedandconductedtheperformanceevaluationoftheCityManager, providedfeedback,andnofurtherreportableactionwastaken.
3.CONFERENCEWITHLABORNEGOTIATOR
PursuanttoGovernmentCodeSection54957.6
Agencydesignatedrepresentatives:FredGalante,CityAttorney Unrepresentedemployee:CityManager
TheCityCouncilheldadiscussion,provideddirection,andnofurtherreportableactionwas taken.
AGENDAADDITIONS/REVISIONS
JackieMelendez,AssistantCityManager,reportedtherewerenoadditionsorrevisionstothe agenda.
PUBLICANNOUNCEMENTS
MayorUlloaprovidedremindersregardingupcomingcommunityevents,includingFree CompostandMulchGiveawayDayscheduledforSeptember19,2026.TheMayoralso announcedtheLaborDayclosure,notingthatCityHallandmostCityfacilitieswillbeclosedon Monday,September7,2026,andwillresumeregularbusinesshoursonTuesday,September 8,2026.
MayorUlloafurtherannouncedthatthemeetingwouldbeadjournedinmemoryofNikki Mullins,achampionoftheChinoBoxingClub.
REPORTS
DepartmentDirectors
JackieMelendez,AssistantCityManager,introducedthenewDirectorofDevelopment Services,Dr.SwatiMeshram,whoaddressedtheCouncilandexpressedherenthusiasmto
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servetheCityCouncilandtheresidentsofChino.
SilviaAvalos,CommunityServicesParksandRecreationDirector,invitedthecommunityto attendthethirdannualInclusionCommunityCelebration,scheduledforSaturday,September 26,2026,from10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.attheNeighborhoodActivityCenter.
PoliceChief
PoliceChiefMensen,ChinoPoliceDepartment,remindedthecommunitythatSeptemberis NationalPreparednessMonthandencouragedattendanceattheannualChinoCares EmergencyPreparednessFaironSaturday,September19,2026,attheChinoPolice Department.HefurtherannouncedthattheChinoPoliceDepartmentandtheChinoValleyFire DistrictwillhostthefirstannualCharitySoftballGameonSaturday,September12,2026,with allfundsraisedbenefitingtheCityofHopePediatricCancerUnit.
FireChief
FireChiefDaveWilliams,ChinoValleyFireDistrict,reportedthattheDistricthasreceived recognitionanddesignationasafireriskreductioncommunity,notingthatthisdesignationmay helpresidentsreducehomeinsurancecosts.Residentsseekingadditionalinformationshould contacttheChinoValleyFireDistrict’sCommunityRiskReductionDepartmentat(909) 902-5260.
PUBLICCOMMENTS
PastorDannyUnterkofler.CrosspointChurch,providedtheinvocation.
JoanneGenisaddressedtheCouncilregardinghomelessnessandsubmitteda copyofa recentlyadoptedCityofRiversideordinancerequiringadvancednoticebeforetransportingan unhousedindividualintothecity.Thesubmittedmaterialsweredistributedandmadeavailable tothepublic.
PhilChienaddressedtheCouncilregardingadministrativeproceduresrelatedtotheEden Mixed-UseDevelopmentProject.
MayorrequestedCityAttorneyGalantefollowupseparatelyregardingthespeaker’s comments.
RoxannaGracia,representing53rdDistrictAssemblyMemberMichelleRodriguez,invitedthe CityCouncilandcommunitytoattend“PinkwithPurpose,”awomen’shealthandresourcefair onOctober17,2026,atAnthonyMunozParkfrom11:00a.m.to1:00p.m.AtMayorUlloa’s request,aneventflyerwasprovidedtotheCityCouncilandmadeavailabletothepublic.
MichaelShermanaddressedtheCouncilregardingacodeenforcementcitationandrequested clarificationontherequiredcorrections.Hesubmittedacopyofthecitationandaccompanying photographs,whichwereprovidedtotheCityCouncilandmadepartoftherecord.
MayorUlloarequestedstafftofollowupwithMr.Sherman.
BobNigg,spokeregardingadministrativeprocedures,publicoutreachstrategies,director approvalauthoritylimits,relatedtotheEdenMixed-UseDevelopmentProject.
CityAttorneyGalanteprovidedclarificationregardingtheEdenMixed-UseDevelopment Project,notingtheapprovalswereconsistentwithapplicableMunicipalCodeandstatelaw, outlineddirectorapprovalauthoritylimits,confirmednochangestotheHousingElement,and
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statedthatthereferencedRedondoBeachcasediffersfromthecircumstancesoftheproject.
StubbieBarrespondedtopriorpubliccommentsandtotheCityAttorney’sremarksregarding theEdenMixed-UseDevelopmentProjectandreferencedstate-mandatedhousingIaws applicabletotheCity.
CityAttorneyGalanterespondedtoStubbieBar’scommentsregardingthevalidityoftheCity’s certifiedHousingElement.
StubbieBarrespondedtotheCityAttorney’scomments.
INFORMATION
ExternalAgencyReportforSeptember1,2026.ReceiveandfiletheExternalAgencyReport forSeptember1,2026(CoveringMeetingsfromJune1-30,2026).
MayorUlloaannouncedtheExternalAgencyReportwasincludedintheagendapacket.
APPOINTMENTS
1. CommunityServices,Parks& RecreationCommissionAppointment.Approveappointmentto theCommunityServices,Parks&RecreationCommission.
StaffReportBy:MayorEuniceUlloa
RECOMMENDATION:ApprovetheappointmentofNatalieSanderstotheCommunity Services,Parks&RecreationCommission.
MotionbyMayorProTemBurton,secondedbyCouncilMemberLucio,toapprovethe appointmentofNatalieSanderstotheCSPRCommission.Themotioncarriedbythe followingvote:
MayorUlloadirectedtheCityClerktoadministertheOathofOfficetothenewlyappointed CommunityServices,Parks& RecreationCommission(CSPR)Commissioner.CityClerk NatalieGonzagaadministeredtheOathofOfficetoCommissionerNatalieSanders.
CommissionerNatalieSandersexpressedappreciationtotheCityCouncilfortheirsupportand fortheopportunitytoservetheChinocommunity.
CONSENTCALENDAR
AYES: ULLOA,BURTON,COMSTOCK,FLORES,ANDLUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
2. Warrants.Approveexpensesasauditedandwithinbudgetforwarrants7776213to7776804, andElectronicFundTransfers526976Eto52291E,totaling$22,446,335.90.
3. Minutes.ApproveMinutesfortheRegularMeetingonJuly21,2026(AllMembersPresent).
4. ElectedCityOfficials’ReportReqardinqTravel,Traininq,andMeetinqs.Receiveandfilethe ElectedCityOfficials’ReportreflectingCityCouncilbusinessrelatedexpensesincurredbythe City.
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5. AwardofContractforSecurityGuardServices.Approvea five-yearprofessionalservices agreementwithCitiguard,inc.forsecurityguardservicesatCityHail,theSeniorCenter,and theCarolynOwensCommunityCenterforanestimatedtotalamountof$983,468.04.
Approvalofa ContractVendorIncreasetoAuthorizetheFinalFourthQuarterFY25-26 PaymentfortheAnimalResourceCenteroftheinlandEmpire(ARC).Approvearetroactive contractvendorincreaseforFY2025-26totheCityofOntarioNo.2025-291by$54,587.90for anadjustedcontractbalanceof$2,043,791.90tosatisfytheremainingfiscalyears fourth-quartercost-sharefinancialobligationforARC.
AgreementwithSanBernardinoCountyforfundingofthenewPreserveCommunity Center/CountyLibraryBuilding.Approveanagreementintheamountof$4,000,000,ofwhich $2,000,000wiiibeprovidedfromtheFourthDistrict’sPrioritiesProgrambudgetand $2,000,000willbeprovidedfromtheSanBernardinoCountyLibraryBudgetUnit.
ReimbursementAgreementforHumanServicesProgramsforresidentsofChinoHiiis.Approve acontracteffectiveretroactivetoJuly1,2026,intheamountof$303,255.94,fortheprovision ofHumanServicesProgramsforresidentsofChinoHillsforFiscalYear2026-27.
MasterContract—ChinoValleyUnifiedSchoolDistrict.ApprovetheMasterContractwiththe ChinoValleyUnifiedSchoolDistricteffectiveretroactivetoJuly1,2026,intheamountof $1,807,066.45fortheSOARAfterSchoolProgram.
10. RevisionstoUnrepresentedManagementJobClassificationsandSalaryAdiustments.Adopt ResolutionNos.2026-053,2026-054approvingrevisionstojobclassifications,amendmentsto theCompensationandBenefitPlan,andamendmentstotheClassificationPianand CompensationScheduleforUnrepresentedManagementEmployees.
11. AmendmentNo.1totheLawEnforcementServicesAgreement- ChinoValleyLaw EnforcementServicesAgreement-ChinoValleyUnifiedSchoolDistrict(CVUSD)forSchool ResourceOfficers.ApproveanamendmentwiththeCVUSD,effectiveretroactivetoJuly1, 2026,torevisetheD.A.R.E.Officerassignmentfromatwelve(12)-month,year-round,toaten (10)—monthschool-yearassignmentandreducetherevenuebudgettoreflecttheupdate.
12. ApproveaReimbursementandCreditReconciliationforSewerDevelopmentimpactFee(DIF) ConstructionCreditReimbursementAgreementswithvariousLewisCompanies.Approvethe ConsolidationandReconciliationofLewisCompaniesConstructionCreditReimbursement AgreementsforSewerDevelopmentimpactFeeCreditReconciliationthroughMay31,2025 andcorrespondingreimbursementintheamountof$600,000.
13. PublicimprovementAgreementwithBCTCorporateCenter,LLCforSiteApprovalPL24-0151, locatedonCorporateCenterDrive,approximately625feetwestofRamonaAvenue.Approvea PublicimprovementAgreementforSiteApprovalPL24-0151LD,locatedonthewestsideof CorporateCenterDrive,approximately625FeetwestofRamonaAvenue.
MotionbyMayorProTemBurton,secondedbyCouncilMemberLucio,toapprovethe ConsentCalendaritems2-13,aspresented.Themotioncarriedbythefollowingvote:
AYES: ULLOA,BURTON,COMSTOCK,FLORES,ANDLUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
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PUBLICHEARINGS
14. ConsidertheApplicant’sappealofPublicWorksConditionofApprovalNo.3.2.whichrequires theundergroundingofexistingoverheadutilityIinesanddeniestheApplicant’srequested concession,pursuanttotheStateDensityBonusLaw,forthehousinqproiectconsistingof100 for-salehousingunitslocatedatthesouthwestcornerofRiversideDriveandMagnoliaAvenue (6033and6041RiversideDrive).AppealofPlanningCommissionconditiontorequirethe applicanttoundergroundoverheadutilitylinesfortheaffordablehousingprojectlocatedatthe southwestcornerofRiversideDriveandMagnoliaAvenue.
StaffReportBy:MariaStaar,SeniorPlanner
RECOMMENDATION:ConductaPublicHearingandadoptResolutionNo.2026-056,denying theApplicant’sappealtoremovePublicWorksConditionofApprovalNo.3.2whichrequires theundergroundingofexistingoverheadutilitylinesforthedevelopmentprojectlocatedatthe southwestcornerofRiversideDriveandMagnoliaAvenueintheAffordableHousingOverlay.
MayorUlloaopenedthepublichearing.
MariaStaar,SeniorPlannerandJesusPlasencia,AssistantCityEngineer,provideda presentationontheitem.
FivepubliccommentemailswerereceivedfromLindaKlein,CoxCastle& Nicholson,LLP; CarlosRodriguez,BuildingIndustryAssociationofSouthernCalifornia(BIA);BrianHeaton, DepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment;MatthewGelfand,CaliforniaforHome Ownership;andJamesLloyd,CaliforniaHousingDefenseFund.Allmaterialsweredistributed totheCityCouncilandmadeavailabletothepublic.
JoeOftelie,WarmingtonResidential,theapplicant/appellantrepresentative,spokeregarding affordablehousing,projectaffordability,DensityBonusLawconcessions,andquantifiable buildingstandards,andrequestedthattheappealbeconsideredandgranted.
Councildiscussionfollowedonunitcostandsize,market-rateconsiderations,traffic,andpublic safetyrelatedtooverheadutilitylines.
JoeOftelie,WarmingtonResidential,theapplicant/appellantrepresentative,addressedtheCity Council.
CityAttorneyGalanteclarifiedMunicipalCodeSection13.32.070regardingin-lieufeesand relatedconsiderations.
BobNiggprovidedpubliccomment,requestedadditionaltrafficanalysisforhigh-density developmentimpacts,andexpressedconcernsregardingemergencyaccesswitha single pointofegress.Heaskedthattheappealbedeniedandvoicedsupportforundergrounding powerlines.
Discussionensuedbetweenstaff,theCityCouncil,andtheCityAttorneyonDensityBonus Lawprovisions,concessionsgranted,approveddevelopmentstandardwaivers,cost-saving measuresassociatedwithaffordableunits,andtheproject’seightgrantedwaivers,including setbacks,height,andotherdevelopmentrequirements.
MayorUlloaclosedthepublichearing.
CouncilMembersdiscussedsupportforundergroundingutilities,notedtheroadway’sfunction
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asatruckroute,andraisedpointsaboutprojectcostfactorsandriseinaccidents.Additional commentsaddressedinlieufees,publichealthandsafetyconsiderations,andpotential applicationsofthosefees.
CityAttorneyGalanteprovidedlegalclarificationrelatedtothediscussion,notingthata commentmadebytheapplicant’srepresentativeregardingtheMunicipalCodeandtheCity Engineer’sdiscretionwascontradictory,andreferencedMunicipalCodeSection13.32.070.
MayorUlloaprovidedcommentsregardingin-lieufees,notingtheydonotpermitanyaction inconsistentwithlaw.Shereferencedpublicsafetyconcernsraised,affirmedduediligence, reiteratedthelong-standingrequirementforundergroundingutilities,andnotedthateight concessionshadbeengrantedfortheproject.
MotionbyCouncilMemberFlores,secondedbyMayorProTemBurton,toConducta PublicHearingandadoptResolutionNo.2026-056,denyingtheApplicant'sappealto removePublicWorksConditionofApprovalNo.3.2whichrequirestheundergrounding ofexistingoverheadutilitylinesforthedevelopmentprojectlocatedatthesouthwest cornerofRiversideDriveandMagnoliaAvenueintheAffordableHousingOverlay.The motioncarriedbythefollowingvote:
15. ConsidertheApplicant’sappealofthePlanningCommission’sJune17,2026actiononthe 210-unitrentalhousinggroiectlocatedatthenorthwestcornerofRiversideDriveandMountain Avenue(6210RiversideDrive),whichreceiveda3-3voteand,therefore,didnotresultinan approvalordenialoftheproiect.TheApplicantisalsoappealingPublicWorksConditionof ApprovalNo.2.2,whichreguirestheundergroundingofexistingoverheadutilitylinesand deniestheApplicant’srequestedconcessionpursuanttotheStateDensityBonusLaw.Appeal ofthePlanningCommission'sJune17,2026action,inwhicha3—3voteresultedinneither approvalnordenialoftheproposedaffordablehousingprojectlocatedatthenorthwestcorner ofRiversideDriveandMountainAvenue.
StaffReportBy:MariaStaar,SeniorPlanner
RECOMMENDATION:ConductaPublicHearingandadoptResolutionNo.2026-057,grantingtheappealinpartbyapprovingPL25-0022(SiteApproval),anddenyingtheportionofthe appealrequestingremovalofPublicWorksConditionofApprovalNo.2.2,whichrequires undergroundingoftheexistingoverheadutilitylineslocatedatthesoutheastcornerofthe projectsite.
MayorUlloaopenedthepublichearing.
MariaStaar,SeniorPlanner,andJesusPlasencia,AssistantCityEngineer,provideda presentationontheitemandresponsetocorrespondencereceived.
SixpubliccommentemailswerereceivedfromCarlosRodriguez,BuildingIndustryAssociation ofSouthernCalifornia(BIA);BrianHeaton,DepartmentofHousingandCommunity Development;MatthewGelfand,CaliforniaforHomeOwnership;JamesLloyd,California HousingDefenseFund;JesseZwick,HousingActionCoalition;andRyanLeaderman,Holland & Knight,LLP.AllmaterialsweredistributedtotheCityCouncilandmadeavailabletothe public.
AYES: ULLOA,BURTON,COMSTOCK,FLORES,ANDLUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
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CityAttorneyGalanteaddressedaletterfromtheapplicant’sattorneyregardingtheappealand notedthathisresponsewasdistributedtotheCityCouncilandmadeavailabletothepublic.
Ms.Staarrespondedtoquestionsregardingconcessionsandotherprojectdetails.
KarenAlves,VicePresidentofDevelopment,BCTDevelopment,applicant/appellant representative,addressedtheCityCouncil.
BobNiggprovidedpubliccomment,referencingtrafficstudiesandnotingSB33Odoesnot precludeevaluatingfuturegrowthwhenpoliciesexist.HecitedtheCity’s2020trafficanalysis guidelinesandrequestedthattheapplicantbereturnedtothePlanningCommissionand requiredtoconductanewtrafficstudygiventheadjacentNorthgateMarketdevelopment.
StubbieBarprovidedpubliccomment,notingthattheCity‘sundergroundingpolicydatesto 1981andexpressedsupportforundergroundingpowerlines,emphasizingitsimportancefor newdevelopments.
MayorUlloaclosedthepublichearing.
TheCityCouncildiscussedPlanningCommissionproceedings,statelawcompliance,traffic conditionsnearNorthgateMarket,safetyconcernsrelatedtoexistingutilitypolesandthe feasibilityofundergrounding,aswellasprojectdesignandoveralldevelopmentquality.
CityAttorneyGalantenotedthattheapplicant’srepresentativecitedschedulingissuesrelated totheirrequesttomeetwithCouncilMembersfollowingthePlanningCommissionmeeting,as theCityCouncilwasdarkduringAugust,andstatedthatthreatoflitigationintheapplicant’s correspondencenecessitatedhispresenceinanyrelatedmeetings.CityAttorneyGalantealso clarifiedtheapplicabilityoftrafficstudyrequirements.
MotionbyMayorProTemBurton,secondedbyCouncilMemberComstock,toConduct a PublicHearingandadoptResolutionNo.2026-057,grantingtheappealinpartby approvingPL25-0022(SiteApproval),anddenyingtheportionoftheappealrequesting removalofPublicWorksConditionofApprovalNo.2.2,whichrequiresundergrounding oftheexistingoverheadutilitylineslocatedatthesoutheastcorneroftheprojectsite.
Themotioncarriedbythefollowingvote:
AYES: ULLOA,BURTON,COMSTOCK,FLORES,ANDLUCIO
RECOMMENDATION:Adoptthename“HarmonyPark"asthenameofthenewparktobepart ofBlock1atThePreserve.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
TheCityCouncilrecessedat9:13p.m.andreconvenedat9:20p.m.,withallmemberspresent.
NEWBUSINESS
16. NaminqofparksitelocatedinBlock1atThePreserve.Adoptthename"HarmonyPark"as thenameofthenewparktobepartofBlock1atThePreserve.
StaffReportBy:JeffreyBenson,Parks&FacilitiesManager
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JeffreyBenson,Parks&FacilitiesManagerandSylviaAvalos,DirectorofCommunityServices, ParksandRecreation,providedapresentationontheitem.
MayorProTemBurtonsuggestedtheCityconsiderrecognizingOfficerRussellMillerinthe future,potentiallythroughnamingapark,inhonorofhisserviceasafallenpoliceofficer.
MotionbyCouncilMemberLucio,secondedbyCouncilMemberComstock,toAdoptthe name"HarmonyPark"asthenameofthenewparktobepartofBlock1atThe Preserve.Themotioncarriedbythefollowingvote:
17. AmendmentNo.2totheConstructionReimbursementAgreementandPartialAcceptanceof ImprovementsfortheOntarioRanchBusinessParkProiectgreferredtoastheREDAPro'ect)— MerrillAvenueWidening,interconnect,andEuclidAvenueMedianImprovementsProiect R2501.ApproveanamendmenttotheConstructionReimbursementAgreementfortheMerrill AvenueWidening,Interconnect,andEuclidMedianImprovements.
StaffReportBy:SylviaRamos,Contracts& DIFAdministrator&JesusPlascenia,Assistant CityEngineer
RECOMMENDATION:1)Acceptthecompletedportionsofthepublicimprovementsassociated withtheMerrillAvenuewideningandEuclidAvenueimprovements;2)approvea budget increaseforProjectR2501-MerrillAvenueWidening,Interconnect,andEuclidAvenueMedian ImprovementsfortheremainingchangeorderworkandlandscapingonMerrillAvenue, increasingtheprojectbudgetby$984,250fora revisedtotalprojectbudgetnottoexceed $18,677,118;3)appropriate$868,150toTransportationFund320andapproveanimmediate budgettransferinthesameamountfromThePreserveCirculationDevelopmentImpactFee Fund(Fund260);4)appropriate$116,100fromtheEuclidAve.RelinquishmentProgram;5) approveanAmendmentNo.2totheConstructionReimbursementAgreementbetweenthe CityofChinoandEuclidLandVenture,LLC,aDelawarelimitedliabilitycompany,increasing thereimbursementamountby$984,250foratotalnot-to-exceedamountof$18,677,118;and 6)authorizetheCityManagertoexecuteallthenecessarydocumentsonbehalfoftheCity.
SylviaRamos,Contracts& DIFAdministratorandJesusPlasencia,AssistantCityEngineer, providedapresentationontheitem.
MotionbyCouncilMemberLucio,secondedbyCouncilMemberComstock,to1)Accept thecompletedportionsofthepublicimprovementsassociatedwiththeMerrillAvenue wideningandEuclidAvenueimprovements;2)approveabudgetincreaseforProject R2501- MerrillAvenueWidening,Interconnect,and EuclidAvenueMedian ImprovementsfortheremainingchangeorderworkandlandscapingonMerrillAvenue, increasingtheprojectbudgetby$984,250fora revisedtotalprojectbudgetnotto exceed$18,677,118;3)appropriate$868,150toTransportationFund320andapprovean immediatebudgettransferinthesameamountfromThePreserveCirculation DevelopmentImpactFeeFund(Fund260);4)appropriate$116,100fromtheEuclidAve.
RelinquishmentProgram;5)approveanAmendmentNo.2totheConstruction ReimbursementAgreementbetweentheCityofChinoandEuclidLandVenture,LLC,a Delawarelimitedliabilitycompany,increasingthereimbursementamountby$984,250 foratotalnot-to-exceedamountof$18,677,118;and6)authorizetheCityManagerto executeallthenecessarydocumentsonbehalfoftheCity.Themotioncarriedbythe AYES: ULLOA,BURTON,COMSTOCK,FLORES,ANDLUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
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followingvote:
AYES: ULLOA,BURTON,COMSTOCK,FLORES,ANDLUCIO
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
MAYORANDCOUNCILREPORTS
MayorandCouncilMembersprovidednoreportinconsiderationoftime.
OTHERREPORTS
CityManager
Noreport.
CityAttorney
Noreport.
ADJOURN
MayorUlioaadjournedthemeetinginmemoryofNikkiMullinsat9:43p.m.ThenextRegular MeetingoftheCityCouncilwillbeheldonTuesday,September15,2026at6:00p.m.(Closed Sessionnoearlierthan4:00p.m.ifnecessary)attheChinoSeniorCenter.
APPROVEDANDADOPTEDTHIS15THDAYOFSEPTEMBER2026.
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