Chino council to vote on zoning overhaul; recent commissions discussed park naming
No binding votes were recorded at Chino's last two public meetings, according to agendas published before the sessions. Minutes for both the Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on June 22 and the Legislative Policy Committee meeting on June 23 have not yet been released, meaning no official decisions are available to report. The most consequential action items are on the upcoming City Council agenda, which includes a comprehensive zoning code update tied to the 2045 General Plan.
Recent meetings
Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission – June 22
The commission’s agenda included an action item to name a preserve park site, though the outcome is unknown because minutes are pending. Members also received verbal reports on the Homeless Outreach Program, a Back-to-School Giveaway, and the HOPE and McKinney-Vento programs. Activity reports for administration, programs, and parks development from April and May 2026 were reviewed.
Legislative Policy Committee – June 23
The committee discussed a government relations update and reviewed current federal and state legislative, budget, and regulatory developments. Minutes from the May 12 meeting were on the agenda for approval.
Upcoming meetings
Infrastructure/Streets Committee – July 6
The committee will discuss several capital improvement projects, including pavement work on Chino Avenue and Edison Avenue, a Civic Center Central Plant replacement (heating and cooling system for City Hall), a preliminary design review for the Pine Avenue Bridge and Connector, and a close-out and cost reconciliation update on the REDA project. No binding votes are scheduled; all items are listed as discussion only.
City Council – July 7
The council will hold public hearings on multiple land-use and zoning changes:
- **Ordinances 2026-008 and 2026-009**: A comprehensive zoning code revision and a zoning map amendment in support of the 2045 General Plan.
- **Ordinances 2026-005 and 2026-006**: Updates to subdivision standards and amendments to the Preserve Specific Plan.
- A sign code update is also on the agenda.
Other action items include a Parcel Map 20988 at 14022 Cypress Avenue, a $300,000 annual contract with InfoSend for utility billing services, a $489,680.60 median maintenance contract with Mariposa Landscapes, and approval of a $6.4 million warrant list.
Coming up
- **July 6 – Infrastructure/Streets Committee**: Discussion items on pavement, City Hall cooling system, bridge design, and REDA project close-out.
- **July 7 – City Council**: Public hearings on zoning code and map update, subdivision standards, Preserve Specific Plan, sign code, and multiple service contracts.
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