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
CHINO SENIOR CENTER
13170 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION – 4:30 PM
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE: THE SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE CHINO SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 13170 CENTRAL AVENUE, CHINO, CA 91710 _________________________________________________________________________________
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.
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CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 PM
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Name of case: Robert Colon v. City of Chino, et al. (San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
CIVRS2507421)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Terry Doyle, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management Employee Organizations: Chino City Hall Confidential Employee Association; Chino Police Management Association (CPMA); Chino Police Officers Association (CPOA); Chino Police Professional Employees Association (CPPEA); Teamsters Local 1932 Professional, Technical and Clerical Unit; American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME District Council 36 - Local 3183 ); Unrepresented Management Sworn and Professional; Executive Management and Deputy Directors; and Part-time Employees
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Fred Galante, City Attorney Unrepresented employee: City Manager
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
FLAG SALUTE
CEREMONIALS
Proclamations
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Day - Proclaim October 3, 2026 as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Day in the City of Chino.
Presentations
Retirement Recognition - Recognition of Pat Loy, Vice President, Regional Planned Communities, Lewis Management Corp.
Business of the Month - Award of Business of the Month for September 2026 to Carrie Out Burgers.
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
INFORMATION
External Agency Report for September 15, 2026. Receive and file the External Agency Report for September 15, 2026 (Covering Meetings from July 1-31, 2026).
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.
REPORTS
Department Directors
Police Chief
Fire Chief
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. City Council and members of the public may offer comments or ask questions of clarification without removing an item. 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 7776805 to 7777108, and Electronic Fund Transfers 527292E to 527456E, totaling $8,650,810.81
2. Minutes. Approve Minutes for the Regular Meeting on September 1, 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. Government Relations Update for September 15, 2026. Receive and file the Government Relations Update for September 15, 2026.
5. Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -062 amending Appendix A of Chapter 2.60 of the Chino Municipal Code relating to the requirement for City officers and employees to file Statements of Economic Interests.
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6. Contract Amendment - Citywide Janitorial Services. Approve Contract Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 2026-040 with CCS Facility Services-Orange County, Inc. to amend the scope of services to include janitorial cleaning services at the City -owned facility located at 13106 Central Avenue.
7. 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. Receive and file the 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
8. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the County of San Bernardino to retain administration fees associated with the collection of City of Chino special taxes through the county property tax levy. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -059 authorizing the County of San Bernardino to retain administration fees associated with the collection of City of Chino special taxes through the county property tax levy.
9. Professional Services Agreement - Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP. Award a Professional Services Agreement with Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for $218,000 over a five -year term for legal services.
10. 2026 Emergency Operations Plan Update. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -058, approving and adopting the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan for the City of Chino.
11. FY 2025-26 State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant. Authorize acceptance of the FY 2025 -26 OTS Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program Grants combined for a total amount of $22,000 and appropriate $22,000 to Grant Fund 135 -Federal Grant G4272 with a corresponding increase to the grant revenue.
12. FY 2025 -26 State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grants. Authorize the acceptance of the FY 2025 -26 OTS STEP Grant in the amount of $199,600 and establish 3 separate grant numbers; appropriate $199,600 to the Fund 135-Federal Grant; and increase the Fund 135 revenue grant budget by $199,600.
13. Adoption of the Measure I Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis (CPNA) for FY 2027/2028 - 2031/2032. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -060, approving the Measure I Five -Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for Fiscal Years 2027/2028 to 2031/2032.
14. Final Acceptance of Public Improvements for Tract No. 20164, generally located south of Pine Avenue, west of Hellman Avenue, and north and east of Chino Corona Road (Block 4). Accept public improvements as complete for Tract Map No. 20164; authorize release of the performance bond and initiate the warranty bond.
15. Award Construction Contract to United Storm Water, Inc. for Catch Basin Trash Capture Retrofit (SD231). Award Construction Contract for SD231 to United Storm Water, Inc. for $263,452 for Project SD231; authorize approved contract change orders up to $26,345 for construction contingencies for a not to exceed contract of $289,797.
16. Award a Professional Services Agreement with 10 -8 Retrofit, Inc. for Police Vehicle Equipment Installation, Fleet Changeovers & Maintenance Services. Award a Professional Services Agreement for $3,296,750 with 10-8 Retrofit, Inc. for a five -year term of Police Specific Vehicle Equipment Installation & Routine Maintenance Services.
17. Award a Professional Services Agreement to HR Green Pacific, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for Benson Avenue Safe Routes to School Improvements (ST262). Appropriate $10,000 of available Measure I Fund (322) reserves and increase the project budget for Project ST262 by the same amount; Award a professional services agreement for $71,837 to HR Green Pacific, Inc., Corona, CA for Engineering Design Services.
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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.
18. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-012 - East Chino Specific Plan Amendment (PL25-0119). A request to amend the East Chino Specific Plan to allow homes to front onto Loop Roads, allow on-street parking on Amsterdam Avenue and Aguerre Avenue, and reduce the minimum front yard setback in the RD4.5 land use designation.
Staff Report By: Andrea Gilbert, City Planner
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a public hearing; and 2) approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2026 -012, to be read by number and title only, amending the East Chino Specific Plan (ECSP) to allow homes to front onto Loop Roads, allow on -street parking on Amsterdam Avenue and Aguerre Avenue, and reduce the minimum front yard setback to 15 feet for homes with swing -in garages within the RD 4.5 (4.5 dwelling units/acre) land use designation of the ECSP.
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-012 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE EAST CHINO SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW HOMES TO
FRONT ONTO LOOP ROADS, ALLOW ON -STREET PARKING ON AMSTERDAM AVENUE AND AGUERRE AVENUE, AND PERMIT A REDUCED FRONT YARD SETBACK OF 15-FEET FOR HOMES WITH SWING -IN GARAGES IN THE RD 4.5 LAND USE DESIGNATION.
PL25-0119 (EAST CHINO SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT).
19. Appeal of the Planning Commission Action Denying the Dirac Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project. Appeal of the Planning Commission action denying the Dirac Battery Energy Storage System Project and associated Development Agreement.
Staff Report By: Kim Le, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2026-061, granting the appeal and thereby approving PL25-0085 (Special Conditional Use Permit) and PL25-0086 (Site Approval); and 3) introduction of Ordinance No. 2026 -013, to be read by number and title only, approving the Development Agreement between the City of Chino and Dirac BESS LLC for the Dirac Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-013 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHINO AND DIRAC PROJECT LLC, AND MAKING FINDINGS OF GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY.
NEW BUSINESS
20. Establish a New Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project ST273 - Edison Avenue Ultimate Improvements and Cypress Creek Trail Extension, and Award a Professional Service Agreement for Engineering Design Services. Establish a New Capital Project ST273 - Edison Avenue Ultimate Improvements and Cypress Creek Trail Extension and Award a Professional Service Agreement for Engineering Design Services.
Staff Report By: Michelle Chapman, CIP Engineering Manager
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RECOMMENDATION: 1) Establish project ST273 - Edison Avenue Ultimate Improvements and Cypress Creek Trail Extension and appropriate $170,906.50 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund (327) and $200,000 of Measure I Fund (322); 2) award a professional services agreement for $370,906.50 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.
21. Establish a New Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project ST272 - Pavement Improvements Zone 2 (Chino Ave and Various Streets). Establish a New Capital Project ST272 - Pavement Improvements Zone 2 (Chino Ave and Various Streets).
Staff Report By: Michelle Chapman, CIP Engineering Manager RECOMMENDATION: Establish project number ST272 - Pavement Improvements Zone 2 (Chino Ave and Various Streets) and appropriate $60,000 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund (327) to fund Engineering Design Services; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
22. Intersection Improvements (Moonspinner Street and West Preserve Loop). Advertisement of Bids for the Construction of Intersection Improvements at Moonspinner Street and West Preserve Loop (TR271).
Staff Report By: Michelle Chapman, CIP Engineering Manager RECOMMENDATION: Approve the plans and specifications for construction as approved by the Director of Public Works and authorize the solicitation of construction bids for TR271 - Intersection Improvements at (Moonspinner Street at West Preserve Loop).
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
OTHER REPORTS
City Manager's Report
City Attorney's Report
ADJOURN
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in the Council Chambers.
I, Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk of the City of Chino, hereby declare that on Thursday, September 10, 2026 this agenda was posted at the Chino Senior Center and on the south window of Chino City Hall,
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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. _______________________________________
Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk.