Chino, CA

City Council

The City Council will consider several routine operational items and a second reading of an ordinance to amend the East Chino Specific Plan. The meeting includes a closed session for legal counsel and labor negotiations.

• Ordinance No. 2026-012: Amends East Chino Specific Plan regarding loop roads, on-street parking on Amsterdam and Aguerre Avenues, and front setbacks
• Approval of warrants and electronic fund transfers totaling $8,689,331.95
• Resolution No. 2026-065: Compensation and Benefit Plan amendments for Public Works management totaling $530,502.87
• Acceptance of 2027 Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant for $146,454
• Reimbursement agreement amendments for Central Avenue at State Route 60 Interchange Improvements totaling $71,444

Investment Advisory Committee

Infrastructure/Streets Committee

The Infrastructure/Streets Committee will discuss proposed amendments to the Chino Municipal Code and The Preserve Specific Plan. The discussion focuses on allowing private streets within single-family residential zones in The Preserve.

• Proposed amendments to Chino Municipal Code Section 19.06.040 (A.3)
• Proposed amendments to The Preserve Specific Plan
• Approval of October 13, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting consisting of a closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss existing litigation.

• Closed session regarding Paola Nunez and Richard Nunez v. Estate of Roberto Anthony Mora, City of Chino, et al. (San Bernardino Superior Court No. CIV SB2214062)

Community Services, Parks and Recreation Commission

The Community Services, Parks and Recreation Commission will consider establishing a sub-committee to review user fees. The meeting includes reports on the Heritage Park Playground conceptual design and 2027-2028 CDBG public service applications.

• Establishment of User Fees Review Sub-Committee
• 2027-2028 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service Application Presentations
• Heritage Park Playground Conceptual Design verbal report
• Cancellation of the December 28, 2026, regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to upgrade an ABC license to allow the off-premise sale of distilled spirits. The body will also consider a revision to a previous resolution regarding 'No Net Loss' calculations.

• Public hearing for PL16-0415.DM01 to upgrade a Type 20 ABC license to a Type 21 ABC license
• Proposed adoption of Revised Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2026-023 regarding 'No Net Loss' calculations
• Approval of August 19, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the East Chino Specific Plan regarding home placement and parking. The body is also considering several professional services contracts and a construction agreement for a community center.

• Ordinance No. 2026-012 to amend East Chino Specific Plan for home fronting, parking on Amsterdam and Aguerre Avenues, and yard setbacks
• Proposed $814,293 contract (including contingency) with Yao Engineering, Inc. for Central Plant HVAC and Electrical Upgrades
• Proposed $266,477.69 contract with Thirkettle Corporation for software hosting and technical support
• Approval of $5,443,100.59 in warrants and electronic fund transfers
• MOU and Construction Credit and Reimbursement Agreement with Lewis Companies for The Preserve Community Center

Legislative Policy Committee

The committee will review reports on federal, state, and regional legislative, budget, and regulatory issues. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Government Relations Update report by Deputy City Manager Vivian Castro
• Federal issues report by Jamie Jones of David Turch & Associates
• State issues report by Jason Gonsalves of Joe A. Gonsalves & Son

Infrastructure/Streets Committee

The Infrastructure/Streets Committee will discuss residential permit parking for two specific locations. The body will also review a proposed amendment to a sewer and storm drain agreement with the City of Ontario.

• Residential permit parking discussion for Doheny Court
• Residential permit parking discussion for Guardian Way (Cedar Creek community)
• Amendment No. 1 to the Revised Sewer and Storm Drain Agreement with the City of Ontario regarding Sewer Special Service Area No. 3

City Council

The Chino City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with a closed session at 4:00 PM and open session at 6:00 PM at 13220 Central Avenue. In closed session the council will discuss existing litigation (Nunez v. Estate of Roberto Anthony Mora, City of Chino; REGENT Land CO., L.P. v. City of Chino), possible litigation against the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board, the City Attorney's performance evaluation, and labor negotiations. The open session includes a consent calendar of routine items and two new business items on storm drain work and Kaiser public improvements. A scheduled public hearing on the 2026 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update has been postponed to a future meeting and will be re-noticed.

• Consent calendar warrants and electronic fund transfers totaling $4,855,715.61 (warrants 7777109 to 7777327, EFTs 527457E to 527582E)
• Contract with The Holidays on Ice, Inc. for $75,000 for a portable outdoor ice skating rink (Chino on Ice Winter Wonderland Experience)
• Professional services agreement with Communications & Media Management Consultants, not to exceed $165,000 over three years
• Amendment No. 3 with Proactive Engineering Consultants (Q3 Consulting) for $767,870.76 for Euclid Avenue Storm Drain Extension Line I (SD240), plus a $687,806.78 CIP budget increase and transfer from Fund 263 to Fund 540
• Settlement agreement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. for ADA public improvements at 3750 Grand Avenue (Kaiser Medical Office Buildings, PL15-0100)

Investment Advisory Committee

The Chino Investment Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar to approve June 10, 2026 minutes and a discussion item to review the City's Monthly Investment Reports for April, May, and June 2026. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items. The agenda is otherwise procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approve minutes from June 10, 2026 regular meeting
• Review Monthly Investment Reports for April, May, June 2026

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss and consider City goals and priorities for Fiscal Year 2027-28. The session is scheduled to take place on September 29, 2026, at the Chino Police Department.

• Fiscal Year 2027-28 Goal Setting Workshop

Community Services, Parks and Recreation Commission

The Chino Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar, public communications, and informational reports. Key items include an update on the 2026 Safe and Sane Fireworks sale, verbal reports on Tiny Tots and SOAR/RAAP after-school programs, and introductions of new Teen Advisory Committee members and a new commissioner.

• Introduction of newly appointed Commissioner Natalie Sanders
• Recognition of Carl Cooper for service from July 2025 through September 2026
• Fireworks: Sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks Update 2026
• Tiny Tots and SOAR/RAAP After School Programs (verbal report)
• High Five and PALS programs (verbal report)

Economic Development Committee

The Chino Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss legislative updates, economic priorities, and the progress of general division activities. Members will review business attraction efforts, small business development, and industrial retention initiatives, along with approving prior meeting minutes.

• Approve minutes from January 6, June 23, and October 27, 2025 meetings
• Discuss legislative updates and economic priorities
• Review Brewing Up Business report and trade show updates
• Discuss LAB Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center project update
• Discuss Chino Industrial Connect Initiative and employment data

Planning Commission

City Council

The Chino City Council will hold public hearings on two land-use items: an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the Dirac Battery Energy Storage System project, and an amendment to the East Chino Specific Plan. The council will also consider a consent calendar with routine expenditures and contracts, including a $3.3 million police vehicle equipment agreement and a $263,452 construction contract.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Dirac BESS project (PL25-0085/0086) and Development Agreement with Dirac BESS LLC
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-012 amending East Chino Specific Plan to allow homes on loop roads, on-street parking on Amsterdam and Aguerre Avenues, and reduced front yard setback
• Award Professional Services Agreement to 10-8 Retrofit, Inc. for $3,296,750 over five years for police vehicle equipment installation and maintenance
• Award construction contract to United Storm Water, Inc. for $263,452 (not to exceed $289,797) for catch basin trash capture retrofit (SD231)
• Approve warrants and EFTs totaling $8,650,810.81

Community Services, Parks and Recreation Commission

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will meet to review and discuss the City of Chino's monthly investment reports for April, May, and June 2026. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 10, 2026, regular meeting.

• Approval of June 10, 2026, meeting minutes
• Review of April, May, and June 2026 Monthly Investment Reports

Legislative Policy Committee

The Legislative Policy Committee will receive reports regarding federal, state, and regional legislative, budget, and regulatory issues. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 23, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of June 23, 2026, meeting minutes
• Government Relations Update on federal, state, and regional issues
• Federal legislative, budget, and regulatory update
• State legislative, budget, and regulatory update

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding appeals for two affordable housing projects involving utility undergrounding requirements. The Council will also consider budget increases for the Merrill Avenue and Euclid Avenue improvements and name a new park at The Preserve.

• Public hearings on housing appeals for 6033/6041 Riverside Drive and 6210 Riverside Drive
• Budget increase of $984,250 for Merrill Avenue and Euclid Avenue improvements, totaling $18,677,118
• Approval of a $4,000,000 agreement with San Bernardino County for a new community center and library
• Five-year security guard services contract with Citiguard, Inc. for $983,468.04
• Adoption of 'Harmony Park' as the name for a new park in Block 1 at The Preserve

Community Services, Parks and Recreation Commission

The Chino Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review routine minutes and receive verbal reports. The agenda includes a discussion on public input regarding fireworks and an informational report on the conceptual design for the Glenn Duncan Park splash pad. No binding votes or new ordinances are scheduled on the agenda.

• Discussion of public input on fireworks
• Informational report on Glenn Duncan Park Splash Pad Conceptual Design
• Approval of July 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Chino Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposal to build a convenience store, gas station, and car wash at Central and Schaefer Avenues, and on amendments to change land use designations for 13.05 acres. They will also vote on consent items including meeting minutes and a resolution on flood control easements. Public comments are invited.

• Public hearing: PL25-0103, PL25-0104, PL26-0076 - 4,761 sq ft convenience store with Type 20 ABC license, 3,724 sq ft gas station canopy, 3,284 sq ft express car wash on 1.98 acres at SEC of Central & Schaefer Avenues
• Public hearing: PL26-0010 (SPA) and PL26-0014 (GPA) - redesignate 13.05 acres from CC30 to CC16 land use designation
• Consent: Approve minutes of July 15, 2026 meeting
• Consent: Resolution PC2026-024 - determine Army Corps of Engineers easements to Orange County Flood Control District at Adobe Dike (APN 1033-082-05 & 06, 1033-091-02) conform to General Plan

City Council

City Council

Infrastructure/Streets Committee

The Infrastructure/Streets Committee will discuss storm drain designs and the widening of Pine Avenue from Euclid Avenue to Mayhew Avenue. Members will also review a proposed 90-unit residential project at Phillips Blvd and Pipeline Ave.

• Storm Drains Line I and Line H designs and Pine Avenue widening from Euclid Avenue to Mayhew Avenue
• Nerio Farms Estates 90 Unit Residential Project at Phillips Blvd and Pipeline Ave
• TR271 Intersection Improvements at Moonspinner Street and West Preserve Loop
• Amendment No. 3 Construction Credit and Reimbursement Agreement for Pine Avenue Phase 1

Community Services, Parks and Recreation Commission

The Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to recommend a name for the Preserve park site and elect a Vice Chairperson for 2026-2027. The meeting includes verbal reports on Healthy Chino, the Ayala Park Operations Center, and marketing efforts.

• Naming of Preserve Park site
• Election of Vice Chairperson for 2026-2027
• Verbal report on Healthy Chino
• Verbal report on Ayala Park Operations Center
• Verbal report on Marketing and Social Media

City Council

The Chino City Council will vote on a package of ordinances including a ban on flavored tobacco and nitrous oxide, a new sign code, and a fee schedule amendment. The body will also consider calling a special election to reform the city's business license tax.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-007 (Sign Code)
• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-008 and 2026-009 (Zone Change)
• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-010 (Flavored Tobacco Ban)
• Resolution 2026-050 (Amending Master User Fee Schedule)
• Resolution 2026-049 (Business License Reform Election)

Planning Commission

The Chino Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals requiring zoning approvals, specific plan amendments, and a permit time extension. If approved, these items would authorize 55 single-family homes in East Chino, extend the timeline for a 72-unit assisted living facility, and permit a 400-megawatt battery energy storage system on industrial land. These decisions determine local land-use patterns, housing supply, and infrastructure placement within city limits.

• PL26-0019/PL25-0120/PL25-0121: East Chino Specific Plan amendment and Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 12.42 adjusted gross acres for 55 single-family homes
• PL18-0057.TE06/PL18-0058.TE06: Sixth one-year time extension for a previously approved 3-story, 72-unit assisted living facility on 3.07 acres in RD20 zoning
• PL25-0085/PL25-0086 + Development Agreement: Approval to construct and operate a 400-megawatt battery energy storage system on 13.89 acres in the General Industrial (M2) district, with staff recommending an agreement for Dirac Project LLC
• Consent Calendar: Approve regular meeting minutes from May 20 and June 17, 2026

City Council

The Chino City Council will hold a study session to review specific financial and district matters. Discussion topics include post-employment benefits and long-term community facilities.

• Review and discussion of Section 115 Trust for Pensions and Other - Post Employment Benefits (OPEB)
• Consideration of Long-Term Community Facilities Districts

City Council

The Chino City Council will hold public hearings on major zoning and land-use updates, including a comprehensive zoning code revision, a zoning map amendment, and changes to the Preserve Specific Plan. The meeting also covers a sign code update, subdivision rule changes, and routine budget approvals. Council members will vote on several service contracts and a $6.4 million warrant list.

• Parcel Map 20988 at 14022 Cypress Avenue
• InfoSend utility billing contract ($300,000 annually)
• Mariposa Landscapes median maintenance contract ($489,680.60)
• Ordinances 2026-008/009: Zoning code and map update for 2045 General Plan
• Ordinances 2026-005/006: Subdivision standards and Preserve Specific Plan amendments

Infrastructure/Streets Committee

The Infrastructure/Streets Committee will discuss several capital improvement projects, including pavement work on Chino and Edison Avenues, a heating and cooling system replacement for City Hall, and design updates for the Pine Avenue Bridge. Staff will also provide a close-out update on the REDA project. No binding votes are scheduled for these discussion items.

• Pavement improvements on Chino Avenue and Edison Avenue
• Civic Center Central Plant replacement for City Hall
• Preliminary design review for Pine Avenue Bridge and Connector
• REDA project close-out and cost reconciliation update

Legislative Policy Committee

The committee will review reports regarding government relations and outreach efforts. Discussions will focus on current federal and state legislative, budget, and regulatory developments.

• Approval of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Government Relations Update report
• Federal legislative and budget update
• State legislative and budget update