CALL TO ORDER
The January 6, 2025, Meeting of the Economic Development Committee was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Council Member Lucio in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Member Marc Lucio and Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton ABSENT: NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes. Approve Minutes for the Economic Development Committee Regular Meeting on July 24, 2024 (All Members Present).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, Second by Council Member Lucio, to approve Consent Calendar Item 1 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: LUCIO, BURTON
NOES: NONE
DISCUSSION
Economic Development Updates. Discuss the progress of the City’s General Plan Update: Economic Development Element Plan.
Jackie Melendez, Assistant City Manager, provided an introduction on the item.
Andrew Hill, Dyett & Bhatia, who participated remotely, provided an update on the City’s General Plan and Economic Development Element Plan.
The Committee requested staff to report back regarding the marketing plan and budget.
Business Attraction Updates. Review Economic Development Quarterly Report and project updates.
Jackie Melendez, Assistant City Manager, provided a report on the item.
Rhonesia Perry, Economic Development Manager, and Linda Hinojos, Economic Development Analyst, provided an introduction and business attraction update.
Business Retention Update. Discuss the City’s EPIC Entrepreneurship Center.
Assistant City Manager Melendez provided an introduction on the item.
Heather Parsons, Chaffey College, spoke regarding the Chaffey College expansion in the City of Chino.
Pam Deans, Micro Enterprise Collaborative, spoke regarding the EPIC Entrepreneurship Center partnership.
Renay Mehta, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the workforce development partnership for the EPIC Entrepreneurship Center.
Legislative Updates. Discuss legislative updates.
Jackie Melendez, Assistant City Manager, provided a report on the item.
The Committee requested staff to explore revisions to the City’s ordinances that would encourage new business opportunities to benefit the community.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Economic Development Committee will take place as needed, in these Council Chambers with at least 72 hours notice per the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.
MARC LUCIO, COUNCIL MEMBER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER
ATTEST:
NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025
4:00 PM
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