City Council - Regular Meeting
The Chino City Council discussed modernizing its business license tax structure, considering both single and variable gross receipts models, and addressed proposed amendments to the city's fireworks ordinance, including a one-year extension for the Gavin R. Stevens Foundation.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Chino, CA
- Meeting Date
- January 20, 2026
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 7773473 to 7773816, and Electronic Fund Transfers 525507E to 525686E, totaling $9,162,049.03.
Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes for December 16, 2025 (Council Member Lucio Absent-Excused).
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.
Action Minutes
Adopt Resolution 2026-008, approving the transition to the use of Action Minutes format for all meetings of the Chino City Council / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency / Chino Public Financing Authority and Commissions.
Government Relations Update for January 20, 2026
Receive and file the January 20 2026, Government Relations Update.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-010 (Second Reading), amending provisions of Chapters 6.04, 6.08, 6.12, 6.16 and 6.20 of the Chino Municipal Code
Approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-010, amending Chapters 6.04, 6.08, 6.12, 6.16 and 6.20 of the Chino Municipal Code Related to the City's Animal Services Provider.
Award of Contract - SC/NAC/CB-Install Transfer Switch Project (IB208)
Award a construction contact in the amount of $362,171 to Baker Electric & Renewables LLC, Escondido, CA for the Senior Center, Neighborhood Activity Center, and Community Building SC/NAC/CB-Install Transfer Switch Project (IB208).
Adjustments in Compensation for Affected Employees of the City of Chino
Adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-001, 2026-003, and 2026-004, approving Compensation and Benefit Plan for 1) Unrepresented Management; 2) Part-Time Employees; and 3) Amendments to Classification and Compensation Schedules.
Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Chino and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-005, approving the AFSCME Memorandum of Understanding and Resolution No. 2026-002, approving Classification Plans and Compensation Schedules for AFSCME.
Notice of Completion for the Traffic Signal Installation - Eucalyptus Avenue at Fern Avenue Project (TR240) with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.
Accept Contract No. 2024-263 to Elecnor Belco Electric as complete for Project TR240; authorize the Director of Public Works to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City; authorize the release of retention funds following the 35-day lien period.
Final Acceptance of Public Improvements for Administrative Approval PL19-0101, Pad 6, Located on the south side of Schaefer Avenue Between Fern Avenue and Euclid Avenue, within the Stater Bros. Plaza
Accept Public Improvements as complete for Administrative Approval PL19-0101 Pad 6, located on the south side of Schaefer Avenue between Fern Avenue and Euclid Avenue, within the Stater Bros. Plaza.
Business License Tax Study and Recommendation
City Council review of the Business License Tax Study Recommendations. Staff recommends that the City Council review the Business License Tax Study and offer direction regarding whether to focus on the Single Gross Receipts Model or the Variable Gross Receipts Model for modernizing the City's business license tax structure. Based on Council's input, staff will explore the feasibility of including the Business License Tax on the November 2026 General Municipal Election ballot.
Declaration of Intention to Establish Community Facilities District 2026-1 (The Meadows)
Declaration of Intention to Establish Community Facilities District 2026-1 (The Meadows), and Improvement Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 therein, and incur Bonded Indebtedness for the Community Facilities District on behalf of each Improvement Area. Staff recommends: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-006, declaring the City of Chino's intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 and Improvement Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 therein; 2) adopt Resolution No. 2026-007 declaring the City of Chino's Intention to Incur Bonded Indebtedness for the proposed Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 and Improvement Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 therein; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Ordinance No. 2026-001 - Chapter 8.12 Fireworks
Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-001, Amending Chapter 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code Pertaining to Fireworks. Staff recommends: Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-001, to be read by number and title only, waiving further reading of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code (CMC) pertaining to fireworks.
Award of Contract - Youth Museum Interior Improvements Project Design (PF261)
Award a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $146,698 to Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. (HGA), Santa Monica, CA for design services for the Youth Museum Interior Improvements Project (PF261). Staff recommends: 1) Award a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $146,698 to Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. (HGA), Santa Monica, CA for design services for the Youth Museum Interior Improvements Project (PF261); 2) authorize expenditures of up to $14,670 for project contingencies for a not-to-exceed potential contract amount of $161,368; 3) appropriate $61,368 to the Building Management Fund; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Professional Services Agreements - Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
Award Professional Services Agreements with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Domestic Water, Recycled Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Utility Rate Studies. Staff recommends: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, for a Domestic Water, Recycled Water, and Sewer Rate Study in an amount not to exceed $95,755; 2) appropriate $52,347.50 to the Sewer Fund (Fund 530); 3) approve a Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, for a Storm Drain Utility Rate Study in an amount not to exceed $153,421; 4) appropriate $153,421 to the Storm Drain Fund (Fund 540); and 5) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
Community Support Fund - Mayor Pro Tem Burton
Approve community support fund contribution to the Chino Police Officers Foundation. Staff recommends: Approve community support fund contribution of $500 Chino Police Officers Foundation ($250 Run for Russ/$250 Baker to Vegas).