Chino meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Chino boards to weigh gas station, land-use change, and splash pad

The Chino Planning Commission held a regular meeting on Aug. 19 with two public hearings on its agenda: a proposal for a convenience store, gas station, and car wash at Central and Schaefer Avenues, and a request to change the land-use designation for 13.05 acres. The Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to meet Aug. 24 to hear public input on fireworks and a conceptual design for a splash pad at Glenn Duncan Park. No decisions have been reported from either meeting; minutes have not yet been published.

Planning Commission (Aug. 19)

The commission considered the following items:

• **Public hearing:** A proposal to build a 4,761 sq ft convenience store with a Type 20 ABC license, a 3,724 sq ft gas station canopy, and a 3,284 sq ft express car wash on 1.98 acres at the southeast corner of Central and Schaefer Avenues (PL25-0103, PL25-0104, PL26-0076).
• **Public hearing:** A request to redesignate 13.05 acres from CC30 to CC16 land use, amending the Specific Plan (PL26-0010 SPA and PL26-0014 GPA).
• **Consent items:** Approval of the minutes from the July 15, 2026 regular meeting, and Resolution PC2026-024 determining that Army Corps of Engineers easements to the Orange County Flood Control District at Adobe Dike conform to the General Plan (APNs 1033-082-05, 1033-082-06, 1033-091-02).

Public comments were accepted in person or by email before the meeting. The outcome of these items is not yet known because minutes have not been published.

Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission (Aug. 24)

The commission is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Aug. 24 with two discussion items:

• **Public input on fireworks** (verbal report by Director Silvia Avalos).
• **Conceptual design for the Glenn Duncan Park splash pad** (verbal report by Parks Manager Jeff Benson).

The consent calendar includes approval of the July 27, 2026 meeting minutes, activity reports for Administration, Programs, and Parks & Facilities (July 2026), and a vacant commission seat. No formal votes on policy are scheduled.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Check the city's website for future agendas and minutes.

Chino City Council eyed business license tax ballot measure, zoning changes, and tobacco ban at July 21 meeting

The Chino City Council's July 21 regular meeting was scheduled to weigh a November 2026 ballot measure on business license tax reform, a flavored tobacco and kratom sales ban, zoning changes tied to the 2045 General Plan, and several contracts totaling more than $1.5 million. However, minutes for that meeting and for the July 28 Infrastructure/Streets Committee meeting had not been published as of Aug. 3, so no vote tallies or final outcomes are confirmed in the available record.

Business license tax reform headed for November ballot?

The Council agenda included Resolution 2026-049, which would place the Business License Reform and Small Business Protection Measure on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot. The agenda described the item as a proposal to reform the City of Chino Business License Tax. Because minutes are not yet available, the Council's action on this resolution is not confirmed.

Flavored tobacco, nitrous oxide, and kratom ban

Ordinance 2026-010, listed on the agenda, would prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco, nitrous oxide, and kratom products by amending Title 9 of the Chino Municipal Code. The outcome of the vote is not yet confirmed in the record.

Sign code and zoning changes for 2045 General Plan

The agenda included three related ordinances:

• Ordinance 2026-007 — updates to sign policies in Title 16 of the Chino Municipal Code.
• Ordinance 2026-008 — zoning code amendments to Title 20 to implement the 2045 General Plan.
• Ordinance 2026-009 — a zone change for case PL25-0108, changing property designations.

No vote tallies are available.

Contracts and agreements

The agenda listed several financial items:

• A $381,905.35 agreement with Chino Valley Unified School District for school crossing guard services.
• A school resource officer agreement with CVUSD for five full-time SROs, with revenue listed at $1,125,712.43.
• Approval of $6,591,600.43 in warrants and electronic fund transfers.
• Acceptance of a $500,000 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant from Caltrans for the Chino Active Transportation Plan.

None of these outcomes are confirmed without published minutes.

Public hearings and fee schedule

The Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing on amending the City's Master User Fee Schedule and another on adopting the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District assessment for fiscal year 2026-27. Results are not yet in the record.

Infrastructure/Streets Committee, July 28

The Infrastructure/Streets Committee agenda included discussion items only, with no minutes published:

• Storm drain designs for Line I and Line H, and the Pine Avenue widening from Euclid Avenue to Mayhew Avenue.
• Nerio Farms Estates Project — a 90-unit residential project at Phillips Blvd and Pipeline Ave requiring a sewer connection and City Council review.
• TR271 intersection improvements at Moonspinner Street and West Preserve Loop (project update).
• Amendment No. 3 to the Construction Credit/Reimbursement Agreement for Pine Avenue Phase 1.

All items were listed for discussion or update, not for final action.

What this means for residents

Several of these items carry direct effects for Chino residents: the business license tax measure could appear on the November ballot, the tobacco and kratom ban would restrict certain retail sales, the zoning changes implement the city's long-term growth plan, and the school-related agreements fund crossing guards and resource officers. However, because minutes have not been published, residents should treat these as agenda items the Council was scheduled to consider — not as confirmed decisions. The official minutes, once published, will provide vote tallies and final outcomes.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings within the next 14 days were listed in the available data. Residents should check the City of Chino website for any newly scheduled meetings or special sessions.

Chino City Council weighs zoning overhaul, service contracts; flavored tobacco ban on tap for July 21

Chino's City Council has a packed agenda this month, with zoning code updates tied to the 2045 General Plan, several service contracts, and a proposed flavored tobacco restriction all in the pipeline. Because meeting minutes have not yet been published for the July 7 regular meeting and July 14 study session, the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration under those agendas, not confirmed outcomes.

July 7 Regular Meeting: Zoning, Contracts, and $6.5M in Warrants

The City Council was scheduled to take up a set of ordinances central to Chino's long-term planning framework:

• **Ordinance 2026-007** — a Sign Code amendment updating Title 16 of the Chino Municipal Code.
• **Ordinances 2026-008 and 2026-009** — a Comprehensive Zoning Code update and Zoning Map amendment tied to the 2045 General Plan, including changes to property designations.
• **Ordinances 2026-005 and 2026-006** — amendments to subdivision standards and the Preserve Specific Plan, including private street standards.

On the financial side, the agenda listed:

• Approval of warrants and electronic fund transfers totaling **$6,486,965.37**.
• A five-year utility billing contract with **InfoSend, Inc.**, estimated at **$300,000 annually**.
• A professional services agreement with **Mariposa Landscapes, Inc.** for landscape maintenance at **$489,680.60**.
• A contract amendment with **The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company** totaling **$440,000**.

July 14 Study Session: Pension Trusts and Community Facilities Districts

The Council held a study session to review two financial matters — no formal action was expected:

• A **Section 115 Trust for Pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)**, a mechanism for setting aside funds for future retiree obligations.
• **Long-Term Community Facilities Districts**, which can finance infrastructure through special taxes on affected properties.

Planning Commission: Housing, Assisted Living, Battery Storage

The Planning Commission's July 15 agenda included three development items:

• An East Chino Specific Plan amendment and tract map for **55 single-family homes on 12.42 acres**.
• A sixth one-year time extension for a **72-unit assisted living facility on 3.07 acres**.
• A proposal for a **400-megawatt battery energy storage system on 13.89 acres**.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

Coming Up

City Council Regular Meeting — Tuesday, July 21, 6:00 PM. The Council is scheduled to act on several items introduced earlier this month, plus new business:

• Adoption of **Ordinance 2026-007** (sign code), **Ordinances 2026-008 and 2026-009** (zoning code and map for the 2045 General Plan).
• **Ordinance 2026-010**, which would prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco, nitrous oxide, and kratom products in Chino.
• A **$381,905.35** agreement with the Chino Valley Unified School District for school crossing guard services.
• Acceptance of a **$500,000 Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grant** for the Chino Active Transportation Plan.

No other public meetings are listed on the calendar for the following two weeks.

Chino City Council, Planning Commission weigh zoning changes, service contracts, and housing proposals

The Chino City Council's July 7 regular meeting agenda included more than $7.2 million in proposed spending and the introduction of five ordinances covering sign codes, zoning, and subdivision standards. However, minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so it is not yet possible to confirm which items were approved, modified, or continued. All items below are drawn from the official agenda; outcomes remain unverified.

City Council — July 7 Regular Meeting (agenda only)

The agenda listed several ordinances for introduction:

• **Ordinance 2026-007** — Sign Code update to Title 16.
• **Ordinances 2026-008 and 2026-009** — Comprehensive Zoning Code update and Zoning Map Amendment tied to the 2045 General Plan.
• **Ordinances 2026-005 and 2026-006** — Subdivision Ordinance and Preserve Specific Plan amendments, including private street standards.

The consent calendar and action items included several contracts and payments:

• **Warrants and electronic fund transfers totaling $6,486,965.37.**
• **InfoSend, Inc.** — proposed five-year contract for utility billing services, estimated at $300,000 annually.
• **Mariposa Landscapes, Inc.** — proposed professional services agreement for landscape maintenance in the amount of $489,680.60.
• **The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company** — proposed contract amendment with a total of $440,000.

Because minutes are not yet available, vote tallies and final actions on these items cannot be reported.

Planning Commission — July 15 Regular Meeting (agenda only)

The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet July 15 at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes three development items:

• **East Chino Specific Plan amendment and tract map** for 55 single-family homes on 12.42 acres.
• **Sixth one-year time extension** for a 72-unit assisted living facility on 3.07 acres.
• **Construction of a 400-megawatt battery energy storage system** on 13.89 acres.

These items are listed for review; no decisions have been recorded.

City Council — July 14 Study Session (agenda only)

The Council has scheduled a study session for July 14 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss two financial topics:

• **Section 115 Trust** for Pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB).
• **Long-Term Community Facilities Districts.**

Study sessions are discussion-oriented and typically do not include formal votes.

What this means for residents

The zoning and subdivision ordinances on the July 7 agenda relate to Chino's 2045 General Plan and could affect future development patterns, signage rules, and street standards. The service contracts cover utility billing and landscape maintenance that residents interact with regularly. The Planning Commission's July 15 agenda includes housing, senior care, and energy infrastructure proposals that could shape land use in Chino. Readers seeking confirmed outcomes should watch for published minutes from the City Council and Planning Commission.

Coming up

• **City Council Study Session** — July 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Topics: Section 115 Trust for pensions/OPEB and long-term Community Facilities Districts.
• **Planning Commission Regular Meeting** — July 15, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Topics: 55-unit single-family subdivision, assisted living extension, and 400-megawatt battery storage project.

No additional meetings are listed for the following two weeks.