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
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 PM
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
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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 - 4:00 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.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
This is the time and place for City Council Members to disclose any potential conflicts of interest for items on the agenda that may be required to report pursuant to the Political Reform Act and Government Code Section 84308 (Levine Act). Council Member abstentions should be noted here for inclusion in the record.
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: Paola Nunez and Richard Nunez v. Estate of Roberto Anthony Mora, City of Chino, et al.; and related cross-complaint (San Bernardino Superior Court No. CIV SB2214062)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Name of case: REGENT Land CO., L.P. v. City of Chino, Chino City Council
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9.
Number of Cases: One Case
Respondent: Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Position: City Attorney
5. 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
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OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
FLAG SALUTE
CEREMONIALS
Proclamations
Community Planning Month - Proclaim October 2026 as Community Planning Month.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Proclaim October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
World Homeless Day - Proclaim October 10, 2026 as World Homeless Day.
Presentations
Business of the Month - Award of Business of the Month for October 2026 to Bruster's Real Ice Cream.
Mayor’s Home Beautification Award - Award of Mayor’s Home Beautification Award for October 2026.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
INFORMATION
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 COMMUNICATIONS
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.
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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 7777109 to 7777327, and Electronic Fund Transfers 527457E to 527582E, totaling $4,855,715.61.
2. Minutes. Approve Minutes for the Regular Meeting on September 15, 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. City Manager’s Employment Agreement. Approve the Third Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement that includes the terms approved by the City Council and reported out of Closed Session on September 15, 2026.
5. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Communications & Media Management Consultants. Award a professional services agreement to Communications & Media Management Consultants for a three-year term for a total contract amount not to exceed $165,000 to provide citywide communications and media consulting services.
6. Chino on Ice Winter Wonderland Experience. Approve a contract with The Holidays on Ice, Inc. in the amount of $75,000 for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a portable outdoor ice skating rink and associated equipment.
7. Lewis Companies Development Agreement Annual Monitoring Report and Issuance of Certificate of Agreement Compliance. Certify that Chino Development Corporation, Chino Preserve Development Corporation, and Chino Holding Company, LLC are in compliance with the requirements of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement; approve the Certificate of Compliance.
8. Falloncrest Development Agreement Annual Monitoring Report and Issuance of Certificate of Agreement Compliance. Certify that Falloncrest is in compliance with the requirements of the Development Agreement; approve the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance for 2025-2026; and authorize the Director of Development Services to sign the Certificate of Compliance.
9. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-013. Approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-013 (Second Reading), approving the Development Agreement by and between the City of Chino and Dirac Project LLC, and making findings of General Plan consistency.
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.
10. Fund 630 Risk Management Budget Appropriation for Workers’ Compensation Claim Expenditures for FY 2025-26. Approve an appropriation in the amount of $277,742.99 from the Risk Management Fund (630) for workers’ compensation claim expenditures for FY2025-26.
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11. Acceptance and appropriation of the 2025 Federal Justice Assistance Grant. Accept the 2025 Federal Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $21,239; establish a grant number G4277 and appropriate $21,239 to the Justice Assistance Fund 135 with a corresponding increase to the revenues.
12. Federal Asset Forfeiture - Replacement Law Enforcement Equipment - SWAT Armor Kits (Armored Vests). Establish Federal Grant Number G4278; appropriate $46,288.61 from the fund balance of the Asset Forfeiture/Department of Justice Fund 120 for the purchase of SWAT Armor Kits (Armored Vests).
13. Chino Preserve Development Corporation - Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Development Impact Fee Construction Credit/Reimbursement Agreement for Tract Map No. 16420-8 (Block 8 and a Portion of Block 6), bounded by Pine Avenue to the north, Main Street to the east, Legacy Park Street to the south, and West Preserve Loop to the west.
Approve the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract Map No. 16420-8 (Block 8 and a Portion of Block 6); and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
14. Partial Acceptance of Public Improvements associated with Tract Map No. 20312-1 (Storm Drain Line C), generally located south of the Southern California Edison easement, west of East Preserve Loop, and north of Pine Avenue. Accept Storm Drain Line C as complete and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
15. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement with San Bernardino County Flood Control District. Approve the National Pollutant Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement between the City of Chino and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District.
16. Conditionally approve a Covenant Agreement to Annex for sanitary sewer service; and authorize a request to the San Bernardino Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to provide sanitary sewer service to the property located at the southeast corner of Phillips Boulevard and Pipeline Avenue (4103 and 4257 Phillips Blvd.) for the development of 90 single-family detached homes within the City of Chino’s Sphere of Influence. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-063 conditionally approving a Covenant Agreement to Annex for Sanitary Sewer; request approval from LAFCO for sanitary sewer service for the property located on the southeast corner of Phillips Boulevard and Pipeline Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARING
The published public hearing for the item listed below will be postponed to a future meeting date and will be re-noticed in accordance with applicable legal requirements:
2026 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider the proposed Development Impact Fee (DIF) Nexus Study Update and related amendments to Chapters
3.40, 3.45, and 18 of the Chino Municipal Code.
NEW BUSINESS
17. Approve Amendment No. 3 with Proactive Engineering Consultants, dba Q3 Consulting for Euclid Avenue Storm Drain Extension Line I (SD240). Approve Amendment No. 3 with Proactive Engineering Consultants, dba Q3 Consulting for Euclid Avenue Storm Drain Extension Line I (SD240) .
Staff Report By: Michele Hindersinn, Senior Engineer
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RECOMMENDATION: (1) Approve Contract Amendment No. 3 with Proactive Engineering Consultants, dba Q3 Consulting, Contract No. 2024-206 for $767,870.76 for additional design engineering and environmental services related to Project SD240; (2) Approve an increase to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for Euclid Avenue Storm Drain Extension Line I - Project SD240 in the amount of $687,806.78 for a total project budget not to exceed $2,564,651.78. (3) Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $687,806.78 from the Preserve Storm Drainage Collection System Facilities Development Impact Fee (Fund 263) to the Storm Drain Capital Fund (Fund 540). (4) Rename project SD240 - Euclid Ave Storm Drain Extension Line I to “Euclid Ave Storm Drain Extension Line I and Pine Ave Storm Drain Extension Line H”; and (5) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
18. Final Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Kaiser Medical Office Buildings (PL15-0100), located at 3750 Grand Avenue. Approve a settlement agreement between the City of Chino and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. for required public improvements per the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Law; and accept the public improvements as complete.
Staff Report By: Jesus Plasencia, Assistant City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve a settlement agreement between the City of Chino and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. for required public improvements in the City of Chino per the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Law; 2) accept public improvements as complete for PL15-0100; 3) authorize release of the performance bond and initiate the warranty period; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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
19. Community Support Fund - Mayor Pro Tem Burton. Approve community support fund contribution to Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley, Inc. and St. Margaret Mary School Car Show.
Staff Report By: Mayor Pro Tem Burton
RECOMMENDATION: Approve community support fund contribution of $250 to Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley, Inc. Bingo fundraiser and $500 to the St. Margaret Mary School Car Show.
Council Member Comstock
20. Community Support Fund - Council Member Comstock. Approve community support fund contributions for multiple non-profits and community groups for the Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Staff Report By: Council Member Comstock
RECOMMENDATION: Approve community support fund contributions of $100 to Soroptimist International of Chino Valley, Inc. (Bingo), $250 to St. Margaret Mary School (Car Show), $250 to Chino Youth Museum (Bingo), and $250 to No More Locked Doors (Toy Drive).
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Council Member Flores
21. Community Support Fund - Council Member Flores. Approve community support fund contribution to Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley, Inc.
Staff Report By: Council Member Flores
RECOMMENDATION: Approve community support fund contribution of $500 to Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley, Inc. Bingo fundraiser.
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 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if necessary) in these Council Chambers.
I, Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk of the City of Chino, hereby declare that on Friday, October 2, 2026 this agenda was posted on the south window of Chino City Hall 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.
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Natalie Gonzaga, City Clerk.