City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Chino, CA
Meeting Date
April 7, 2026

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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CLOSED SESSIONItem 1

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9. Number of Cases: One Case

CLOSED SESSIONItem 2

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

CLOSED SESSIONItem 3

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8 Property: APN: 1014-281-04; NEC of Central & Francis Ave., Chino Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager or her designee; Negotiating Parties: Dave Kuo Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Acquisition

CLOSED SESSIONItem 4

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

Pursuant to Government Code 54956.8 Property: APN: 1014-281-03 5412 Francis Ave and 1014-281-08 0 Francis Ave. Agency Negotiator: Linda Reich, City Manager or her designee; Negotiating Parties: Grand West Coast Investment, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Potential Acquisition

CEREMONIALS

Autism Awareness Month

Proclaim April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month in the City of Chino.

CEREMONIALS

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Proclaim April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Chino.

CEREMONIALS

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Proclaim April 12 - 18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

CEREMONIALS

Chino Police Department Annual Department Awards

Recognition of Police Officer of the Year Corporal Alex Courtney, Professional Staff Member of the Year Police Service Officer Marissa Zendejas, and Chief's Award of Distinction Corporal Alex Wright.

CEREMONIALS

Mayor's Home Beautification Award

Award of Mayor's Home Beautification Award for April 2026.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 1

Warrants

Approve expenses as audited and within budget for warrants 7774710 to 777914, and Electronic Fund Transfers 526099E to 526194E, totaling $3,258,328.16.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 2

Minutes

Approve Minutes for Regular Meeting on March 24, 2026 (All Members Present).

CONSENT CALENDARItem 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.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 4

2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report

Receive and file the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Reports which will subsequently be filed with the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 5

2025 Chino Climate Action Plan Annual Report

Receive and file the 2025 Chino Climate Action Plan Annual Progress Report.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 6

Director of Development Services Classification

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-021 approving the updated job description for the Director of Development Services Classification.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 7

Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Chino and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-022 approving Memorandum of Understanding Amendment No. 1 between the City of Chino and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) to update Exhibit A, Uniforms.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8

Live Entertainment Permit Renewal for Casa Diaz

Approval of a renewal Live Entertainment Permit for Casa Diaz at 7041 Schaefer Avenue for a period of 12 months, subject to quarterly review of satisfactory compliance with terms, conditions, and restrictions of permit.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 9

Notice of Completion for Rehabilitation of Wells 12, 14, and 17 (WA212 & WA214) with General Pump Company, Inc.

Accept work performed for Rehabilitation of Wells 12, 14, and 17 with General Pump Company as complete; authorize the Director of Public Works to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Chino; and authorize the release of retention funds.

PUBLIC HEARINGItem 10

Assembly Bill (AB) 481 - Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy

Public Hearing and approval of the Chino Police Department's "Military Equipment" Use Policy per the requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 481. Staff Report By: Cpl. Matthew Navarro and Chief Kevin Mensen RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing and 2) approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-003, approving the Chino Police Department's "Military Equipment" Use Policy per the requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 481, to be read by number and title only and waive further reading of the ordinance. ORDINANCE 2026-003 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE UPDATED CHINO POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY

NEW BUSINESSItem 11

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025

Receive and file the City of Chino's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Staff Report By: Kim Sao, Director of Finance and Ahmed Badawi, Partner, Badawi & Associates RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the City of Chino's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.

NEW BUSINESSItem 12

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Midyear Budget Review

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-023 to Approve the Midyear Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2026-26. Staff Report By: Kim Sao, Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-023, authorizing the FY 2025-26 Midyear Budget adjustments as detailed in Exhibits A and B, including approval of contract amendments outlined in Exhibit C.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Ulloa

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Pro Tem Burton

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

Council Member Comstock

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

Council Member Flores

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

Council Member Lucio

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

City Manager's Report

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

City Attorney's Report

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

Director's Report

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

Police Chief's Report

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

Fire Chief's Report