Chino meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

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.