CALL TO Order
The June 23, 2025, Meeting of the Economic Development Committee was called to order at 2:02 p.m. by Council Member Lucio in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Marc Lucio and Council Member Curtis Burton
Absent: NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak.
DISCUSSION
Economic Development Update. Discuss the progress of general division activities.
Jackie Melendez, Assistant City Manager, provided an introduction on the item. She announced a minor correction to Agenda Discussion Item 1, noting Economic Development should be listed as division rather than a department.
Rhonesia Perry, Economic Development Manager, provided a report on the item.
Business Attraction Updates. Review Economic Development Quarterly Report and project updates.
Jackie Melendez, Assistant City Manager, and Rhonesia Perry, Economic Development Manager, provided a report on the item.
The Committee requested staff to continue fostering relationships with property owners to guide desirable business development and attract leading businesses to Chino.
Business Retention Update. Discuss the City’s EPIC Entrepreneurship Center.
Jackie Melendez, Assistant City Manager, and Rhonesia Perry, Economic Development Manager, provided a report on the item.
The Committee requested staff to notify the Economic Development Committee in advance of the federal grant applications, to enable the Committee to assist and engage with local legislators.
Legislative Updates. Discuss legislative updates.
Jackie Melendez, Assistant City Manager, provided a report on the item.
The Committee requested staff to attract and support new businesses, and Business of the Month award recipients by promoting them on social media, and broadening outreach efforts to include residents of the City of Chino Hills.
Council Member Lucio requested Warren Morelion, Director of Development Services, be present at the next Economic Development Committee meeting to provide a report on the inspector punch list process due to concerns with consistency.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Economic Development Committee will take place as scheduled or 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
JUNE 23, 2025 MINUTES 6
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR Meeting – City Hall Council Chambers
13220 Central Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025
2:00 PM
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