Members of the Chino City Council are assigned to represent the City on several external agencies, committees, boards, and task forces. This report summarizes the actions and discussions of those entities as they may impact or be of interest to the City of Chino, its businesses, and its residents.
ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER OF THE INLAND EMPIRE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report By: Rogelio Huerta Meeting Date: August 26, 2026
Board of Directors Meeting
The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire Board of Directors approved key consent items, including Amendment No. 1 to the Paw Mission Veterinary Services Agreement, which extends the contract term by two years for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $375,000. The Board also adopted a resolution establishing its regular meeting cadence for the fourth Wednesday of every even-numbered month at 9:00 a.m. Additionally, Executive Director Clinton Thacker provided an operational update on the agency's Strategic Plan, and staff presented a report on the Community Cat Spay/Neuter Voucher Program to discuss ongoing regional needs and future funding strategies.
Next anticipated meeting date: October 28, 2026
CHAFFEY COLLEGE CHINO COMMUNITY CENTER OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Council Representative: Marc Lucio| Staff Report By: Silvia Avalos No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 17, 2026
CHINO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Council Representative: Christopher Flores | Staff Report By: Ellyse Martinez Meeting Date: August 3, 2026
Legislative Action Committee
Aypa Power provided an update on a proposed battery energy storage project near the Southern California Edison Chino Substation. The Chamber discussed ADA notices and demand letters being received by local businesses and provided guidance on how businesses can respond. The committee received updates from local legislative offices on recent legislative activity.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 9, 2026
CHINO BASIN DESALTER AUTHORITY
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report By: Pete Vicario Meeting Date: August 25, 2026
Water Delivery
The Chino Basin Desalter Authority (CDA) reported that 476.06 acre-feet of water was delivered to the City of Chino in July.
Chino I and Chino II Desalters Water Softener Project
The CDA Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) recommended, and the Board approved, change orders to the construction contract with SCW Contracting Corporation totaling $69,465. SCW Contracting Corporation is currently under contract to replace the ion exchange water softeners at the Chino I and Chino II Desalters. The work includes $35,837 to install piping necessary to connect the new filter housing and $33,628 to install piping to create a looped system around Train No. 5. The proposed work was already planned and funded in the FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program.
Replacement Shaftless Auger
The Board approved an increase of $118,222 in the sole-source purchase from Jim Myers & Sons, Inc. for four (4) replacement shaftless augers and associated equipment. During the procurement process for three augers previously approved for the Chino II CRF, staff identified that a fourth auger also required replacement. The fourth auger has reached the end of its expected service life, has experienced significant wear, and is nearing failure. The new total cost of the project will be $373,243, including possible contingencies and other related costs, with a new purchase order amount of $400,000. Funding is included in the FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program budget Next anticipated meeting date: September 22, 2026
CHINO BASIN WATERMASTER
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report By: Benjamin Orosco Meeting Date: August 27, 2026
2025 Safe Yield Reevaluation
The Watermaster Board held a special meeting on August 4 and unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-03, moving forward with a request to the Court to reset the Chino Basin Safe Yield to 121,200 acre-feet per year, effective July 1, 2026.
Water Transfer to City of Ontario
The Watermaster Board approved, as part of the consent calendar, a transfer of 58.5 acre-feet from the City of Chino’s Supplemental Storage Account to the City of Ontario. The transfer was associated with water provided by the City of Ontario to the City of Chino during a Water Facilities Authority shutdown.
Next anticipated meeting date: Month 24, 2026
CHINO VALLEY INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICT - LIAISON TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report By: Linda Reich Meeting Date: August 3, 2026
Fire Risk Reduction Community Designation
The Chino Valley Fire District was again designated as a Fire Risk Reduction Community by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. The designation recognizes the District’s fire risk reduction efforts, supports eligibility for prioritized CalFire local assistance grant funding, and allows participation in the Safer from Wildfires initiative.
Meeting Date: August 12, 2026
No current items to report.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 9, 2026
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report By: Vivian Castro Meeting Date: August 20, 2026
Auto Shop Program
Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) is exploring the development of an auto shop program through the Adult School and is currently working with Chaffey College on a potential partnership. The program could provide college-approved courses and a trade pathway for students, while also being open to community members.
Annual Parent Informational Forum
CVUSD announced a Parent Information Forum at Chino High School in partnership with the Chino Police Department. The event will provide families and Chino Valley residents with information on substance abuse, responsible technology use, social media safety, and peer pressure.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 17, 2026
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – MEASURE G OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report By: Silvia Avalos No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 2, 2026
CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE FOR CIM & CIW
Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report By: Aaron Kelliher No current items to report.
Next anticipated meeting date: Month xx, 2026
INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY (IEUA) REGIONAL SEWERAGE COMMITTEE Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report By: Benjamin Orosco Meeting Date: August 6, 2026
No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 3, 2026
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – INLAND EMPIRE DIVISION
Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report By: Jackie Melendez Meeting Date: August 20, 2026
Measure I Projects in Chino
SBCTA provided an overview of Measure I-funded projects, highlighting past, current, and future investments in transportation and infrastructure. The presentation highlighted projects that have supported improvements to roads, interchanges, traffic signals, sidewalks, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and other transportation improvements throughout Chino.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
OMNITRANS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report By: Dennis Ralls No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 2, 2026
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (OIAA)
INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATIVE (ROUNDTABLE)
Council Representative: Christopher Flores | Staff Report by: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Staff Report By: Rogelio Huerta
Meeting Date: August 4, 2026
Chino Airport Layout Plan Update
At its August 4, 2026 meeting, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors formally approved the 2026 Update to the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) set for Chino Airport. The Board authorized the Chair and the Director of Airports to execute the updated planning documents and submit them to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for final regulatory review. This comprehensive layout update establishes the blueprint for future airfield enhancements, infrastructure modernizations, and facility planning to support long-term general aviation and commercial growth at the facility. Additionally, the Board directed airport staff to transmit the finalized layout set to the Clerk of the Board within 30 days of execution following any minor, non-substantive adjustments requested by federal authorities.
Meeting Date: August 18, 2026
No current items to report.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 1, 2026
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SOLID WASTE ADVISORY TASK FORCE
Council Representative: Christopher Flores | Staff Report By: Xochitl Huerta No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: October 21, 2026
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SBCTA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report By: Dennis Ralls No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 2, 2026
SBCTA – CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
Council Representative: Eunice Ulloa | Staff Report By: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) – GENERAL ASSEMBLY Council Representative: Marc Lucio | Staff Report By: Jackie Melendez No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: TBD
SANTA ANA WATERSHED ADVISORY COUNCIL
Council Representative: Karen Comstock | Staff Report By: Benjamin Orosco Meeting Date: August 4, 2026
Inland Empire Brine Line
The Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) presented its updated 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan for the regional Brine Line, which transports highly saline wastewater for treatment and disposal. Two planned projects involve coordination with the City of Chino. A Brine Line relocation associated with the City’s Pine Avenue roadway project was delayed one year due to uncertainty with the roadway schedule. A second project involving a City/SAWPA cost-sharing agreement was also moved out one year.
Discussion Item
SAWPA also reported that a contractor working for Temescal Valley Water District accidentally damaged the Brine Line near Temescal Canyon Road and Dos Lagos Drive. Approximately 83,000 gallons of brine were recovered, and the pipeline was out of service for approximately 19.5 hours. The spill was contained before reaching Temescal Creek.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 1, 2026
WATER FACILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Council Representative: Curtis Burton | Staff Report By: Benjamin Orosco No meeting during this reporting period.
Next anticipated meeting date: September 17, 2026
WEST VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
Council Representative: Christopher Flores | Staff Report By: Vivian Castro Meeting Date: August 25, 2026
Staff Reports
The Board received several staff reports, including the Field Operations Reports (showing abatement activities, service requests, inspections, and treatments by jurisdiction and vector), the Vector Disease and Surveillance Reports (showing vectors collected and tested), the IT/Community Outreach Activities Report, and the Administrative Report.
Next anticipated meeting date: October 27, 2026
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