CHINO LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER
The June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City of Chino Legislative Committee was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Ulloa in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT Eunice M. Ulloa, and Karen C. Comstock
ABSENT NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no requests to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes. Approve Minutes for the Legislative Committee Regular Meeting on May 12, 2026.
Motion by Council Member Comstock, seconded by Mayor Ulloa, to approve Consent Calendar Item 1- Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: ULLOA, AND COMSTOCK
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
DISCUSSION
2. Government Relations Update. Receive a report on federal, state, and regional issues, including City outreach and communications.
Staff Report By: Vivian Castro, Deputy City Manager
Vivian Castro, Deputy City Manager, provided a presentation on federal, state, and regional issues.
3. Update on Federal issues. Receive a report on Federal legislative, budget, and regulatory issues.
Staff Report By: Jamie Jones, David Turch & Associates
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Jamie Jones, David Turch & Associates, who participated virtually, provided a presentation on federal legislative and budget issues. He also reported on the Federal Housing Legislation Impact funding.
The Committee concurred with staff's recommendation to coordinate a visit from Congressman Gil Cisneros before the end of the year to review City priorities.
4. Update on State issues. Receive a report on State legislative, budget, and regulatory issues.
Staff Report By: Jason Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son Jason Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son, who participated virtually, provided a presentation on state legislative and budget issues, including an update on SB79; AB1751; AB956; SB1117; and AB1109.
Police Chief Kevin Mensen provided an update on AB2108; SB1013; AB1896; AB1537; and SB1220. He also provided an update on the California Institution for Men (CIM) and state discussions regarding prison closures.
The Committee inquired regarding the new CIM mental health facility transition and inmate transfer protocols, and requested staff to arrange a tour for City Council. The Committee also inquired regarding the audit status of the CIM mental health facility, and requested staff to provide an update.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Legislative Policy 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 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.
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EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR/
COMMITTEE MEMBER
ATTEST:
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NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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(These minutes are not official until signed.)