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 20, 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.
For any questions on how to view or participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (909) 334-3306 or email [email protected].
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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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8
Property: APN: 1020-282-12; NWC of Chino Ave. & 6th St. 13272 6th Street, Chino Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Sturzenegger Family Trust and Langdon and JoAnn Tannehill 1992 Trust Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Acquisition
3. 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
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Position: City Attorney
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
FLAG SALUTE
CEREMONIALS
Proclamations
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Lights On Afterschool Day - Proclaim October 23, 2026, as Lights On Afterschool Day in the City of Chino.
Presentations
Chino Valley Fire District Introductions - New Hire Firefighter/Paramedics.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
INFORMATION
External Agency Report for October 20, 2026. Receive and file the External Agency Report for October 20, 2026 (Covering Meetings from August 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 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.
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 7777328 to 7777481, and Electronic Fund Transfers 527583E to 527670E, totaling $5,443,100.59.
2. Minutes. Approve Minutes for the Regular Meeting on October 6, 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.
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4. Government Relations Update for October 20, 2026. Receive and file the Government Relations Update for October 20, 2026.
5. Award a Professional Services Contract for Software Hosting and Technical Support Services.
Award a professional services agreement to Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua-Metric Sales Company, Riverside, CA for $266,477.69 for Software Hosting and Technical Support Services.
PUBLIC HEARING
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.
6. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-012 - East Chino Specific Plan Amendment (PL25-0119).
Conduct a public hearing for the introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-012 to amend the East Chino Specific Plan.
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, and waiving further readings, 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).
NEW BUSINESS
7. 2026 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Annual Report. Receive and file the 2026 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Annual Report.
Staff Report By: Lisa Almilli, Accessibility Coordinator RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the 2026 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Annual Report.
8. Award of Contract - Central Plant HVAC and Electrical Upgrades Design PF263. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Yao Engineering, Inc., Pasadena, CA, for final design, bid support, and engineering services during construction for the Central Plant HVAC and Electrical Upgrades Project.
Staff Report By: Michael Milhiser, Project Coordinator
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Award a Professional Services Agreement to Yao Engineering, Inc., Pasadena, CA, in the amount of $740,266 for final design, bid support, and engineering services during construction for the Central Plant HVAC and Electrical Upgrades Project (PF263): 2) authorize a 10% contingency of up to $74,027, for a potential not-to-exceed contract amount of $814,293; 3) appropriate $371,373 to the Building Management Fund with a year-end transfer from the General Fund (100) surplus for a revised total project budget of $856,373; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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9. Memorandum of Understanding and Construction Credit and Reimbursement Agreement with Lewis Companies for the Preserve Community Center Construction.Approve the Memorandum of Understanding and Construction Credit and Reimbursement Agreement with the Lewis Companies.
Staff Report By: Sylvia Ramos, Contracts & DIF Administrator and Fred Galante, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Construction Credit and Reimbursement Agreement with Chino Holding Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; Chino Development Corporation, a California corporation; and Chino Preserve Development Corporation, a California corporation (collectively, the “Lewis Companies”), for Community Center Construction in the The Preserve; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute all 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
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, November 3, 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 16, 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.