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The team—two specially trained investigators, identified in the presentation as Corporal Jete and Officer Cremona—was assigned after the department recorded a 53% increase in retail theft in 2023 and a further increase during the first five months of 2024. Minson said the city added four police positions with council approval; two were assigned to the retail‑theft team.

Minson said Chino’s retail‑theft reports fell about 10% from June through December 2024 and that the city finished the year with a 5% reduction overall. He credited departmentwide enforcement during the holidays for a 20% reduction in retail theft during that season. \"We took 114 reported incidents of retail theft and investigated them; out of them, we made 74 arrests,\" Minson told the council, noting a 65% clearance rate by arrest for those holiday investigations.

Minson described several notable cases: a multi‑store Burlington ring that stole about $30,000 by filling suitcases and was arrested in Moreno Valley, where detectives recovered stolen merchandise and seized firearms on a search warrant; and a multi‑jurisdictional series of Ulta store thefts in which five suspects stole more than $100,000 across several counties and charges were added after identification. He said the retail‑theft team made 44 arrests from June through December 2024, served 24 search warrants and recovered more than $27,000 in stolen property; only four of the arrestees were Chino residents.

Minson attributed the results to partnerships with retailers, loss‑prevention staff and other agencies, public messaging and targeted overtime patrols. He said the team also developed retail outreach to educate businesses about new tools available under recent state changes to retail‑theft law, including restraining orders for loss‑prevention agents.

Council members praised the unit. Councilmember Comstock called the report \"exceptional work\" and said it reassured shoppers and business owners. Councilmember Lucio recommended highlighting the outcome in business‑recruitment materials. Mayor Pro Tem Burton and other council members urged continued partnership with retail stakeholders and thanked the officers by name.

Minson closed by describing planned follow‑up: a meeting with retail stores to explain recent legal changes and to educate loss‑prevention staff on restraining orders and other tools, plus ongoing outreach and enforcement.

Ending: The council did not take an action item on the report; Minson said staff would continue enforcement, business outreach and periodic reporting to council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Chino Council Meeting - January 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Chief Kevin Minson reported to the Chino City Council on Jan. 21 that a retail‑theft team created in June 2024, partially funded by Measure V, helped reduce retail theft through year‑end 2024.","taxTitle","Chino City, San Bernardino County, California","taxId",4242,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6375278,"Votes at a glance: Chino council unanimous on consent calendar, budget resolutions, ARC JPA amendment and community support funds",2783,2640000,5423000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2142170-bc9995141a0f7925d31a6edd95bfec69&start=2640&end=5423","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2142170-bc9995141a0f7925d31a6edd95bfec69/thumbnail_2640000.jpg","/articles/6375278/Chino-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-Chino-council-unanimous-on-consent-calendar-budget-resolutions-ARC-JPA-amendment-and-community-support-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6375278-85858f0c60b744e946a9c5025d9e5c9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776790586&Signature=FkE2IabjOvVtSHYj--oKyny0QPKK1vEuduOuulDAAiQUQHJAKTPJxk1QLb7YOSE6GUP4BendtT4t~ySlTJ7DMlQrKEZXmvpypQWW-hWEJk2xXnX0tXvaKxo2Sw3Vt17lF0JZOwUNvUxRppZDh~n6832IlyDuc034CWvupEVLAL2IgA5xNbav-JpQWg~FJFOSRIclLH63Isq5X0AZ~yHnizDR7XDrTAEfWD~ubuo0~Ils2lkZ2W5vJnTfW8m18Wg-hkaDoj4z6-bi5qLLQ5F8SIvipX4~tbUW~AEXJ0av47IVJMTj1DhZh7YXJD7HwR2fassjM6a2qYFAWe93EgJJuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chino City Council recorded the following formal outcomes at its Jan. 21 meeting. All listed motions passed unanimously unless noted.

• Consent calendar: Approved (motion from Mayor Pro Tem Burton; second from Councilperson Comstock). No items were pulled for separate discussion.

• Resolution No. 2025‑6: Midterm budget update for fiscal year 2024–25: Adopted (motion from Councilperson Comstock; second from Councilperson Lucio). Council directed staff to implement midterm changes and return with a mid‑year review timed to the audit.

• Resolution No. 2025‑7: Appropriations limit for fiscal year 2024–25: Adopted (motion from Councilperson Comstock; second from Councilperson Lucio).

• First Amendment to West End Animal Services Agency JPA (renaming to Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire and admitting City of Montclair and San Bernardino County unincorporated areas): Approved (motion from Mayor Pro Tem Burton; second from Councilman Lucio). The amendment adjusts member fiscal shares (Ontario 58%, Chino 28%, Montclair 10%, county unincorporated 4%) and authorizes the city manager to execute conforming document changes.

• Community support funds: Approved support to the Chino Police Officers Foundation for the Run for Russ and the Baker to Vegas run (motion from Councilman Flores; second from Councilwoman Comstock).

Voting context: In each instance the audio record shows unanimous council approval. Council members participating in votes include the mayor, Mayor Pro Tem Burton, Councilmembers Comstock, Lucio and Flores.

Ending: Staff will carry out implementation tasks tied to each action (budget execution and reporting, JPA document changes and ARC operational steps, community support disbursement) and report back according to the timelines discussed on the record.","At its Jan. 21 meeting the Chino City Council unanimously approved routine and substantive items including two budget resolutions, a JPA amendment to rename and expand the regional animal‑services agency, and community support funding for police foundation events.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":80,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6375282,"Chino council approves renaming, expansion of animal services JPA to form Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire",1497,3926000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2142170-bc9995141a0f7925d31a6edd95bfec69&start=3926&end=5423","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2142170-bc9995141a0f7925d31a6edd95bfec69/thumbnail_3926000.jpg","/articles/6375282/Chino-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Chino-council-approves-renaming-expansion-of-animal-services-JPA-to-form-Animal-Resource-Center-of-the-Inland-Empire","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6375282-faa2610eabf6fd51625e75b751210ef8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776790586&Signature=PBYn-pGko2ll5HOfwBgUeE7RhoRzxfq6Hg1hNaumO3IzQTfJBRGc2oM4QCQLUjeGHpc3yIV0yfF5mSIkLrhqtscz1ccwdrWgqFj5gfeJCjijxy66zZgERKGExR24rCccT7hkI0LU1MdTF20wkTJHyj~-tlY3wPNwmi7MSHqNApoKX7K~zgXEKwyxn7Ptk37WM9tlZjbYr~NHwjvPgXvE5sQyxMVmGCUmcJgtzCFNU~oIHpy~hrJIbw1~9twRQp1IlRD82STDsU~jRR-ixMjSxUu6CpwnIOYB68JG30XlvQ36DtXuUFVaT6pk0Jc-Npc7f~yOerTmAvhCEAHsWobRqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chino City Council on Jan. 21 unanimously approved an amendment to the West End Animal Services Agency joint powers agreement to rename the agency the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire (ARC) and to admit the City of Montclair and certain unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County as members.

Assistant City Manager Jackie Melendez briefed council on the JPA changes. She said the JPA board unanimously approved the name change at a special meeting on Jan. 16. Under the revised membership and fiscal shares, the city of Ontario’s contribution would decrease from 65% to 58%, Chino’s share would decrease from 35% to 28%, Montclair would contribute 10% and the county’s unincorporated area would contribute 4%. Melendez said the change will not affect Chino’s representation on the governing board; Mayor Pro Tem Burton will remain Chino’s board representative.

Melendez asked council to authorize the city manager to execute conforming changes to the JPA documents and operational agreements. The council approved the amendment by unanimous vote; the motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton and seconded by Councilman Lucio.

Glenn Thacker, introduced by staff as the JPA’s executive director, outlined operational steps and timelines. He said the JPA secured a temporary site in Ontario, hired an architect and planned to award construction bids in early February; staff expected construction to start mid‑February and forecasted roughly 80% completion of the temporary facility by June 1, allowing the JPA to begin training and operational setup in summer 2025.

Thacker said six animal‑control vehicles have been ordered and dates for new hires are scheduled in February; the JPA aims to be fully staffed by June 1 so training can begin. He estimated annual animal intake at \"anywhere between 4,000 and 7,000\" animals and said the permanent center design would follow once the temporary location is operational. Thacker estimated the permanent project could take about a year for design and 18 months to build, and said in his experience the temporary site might be used for about 3½ years.

Melendez and Thacker also clarified continuity with Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS): the city’s contract with IVHS remains in effect through July 1, 2025, and IVHS will accept animal intakes until the ARC is operational.

Ending: Council authorized necessary document changes and the city manager to execute amendments; staff and the JPA will return with implementation updates as the temporary shelter is outfitted and hires are completed.","Council approved a First Amendment to the West End Animal Services Agency JPA to rename it the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire (ARC) and admit the City of Montclair and San Bernardino County unincorporated areas; staff said a temporary shelter in Ontario should be operational this summer and a permanent facility is planned.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6375287,"Chino council adopts midterm FY24–25 budget update and sets appropriations limit; Measure V revenue cited as key",1171,2680000,3851000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2142170-bc9995141a0f7925d31a6edd95bfec69&start=2680&end=3851","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2142170-bc9995141a0f7925d31a6edd95bfec69/thumbnail_2680000.jpg","/articles/6375287/Chino-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Chino-council-adopts-midterm-FY2425-budget-update-and-sets-appropriations-limit-Measure-V-revenue-cited-as-key","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6375287-699f67d5d829797ef5d7a1c0040afba2/orig.mp4?Expires=1776790586&Signature=eee~GnolVeTF~mZInmVTSp7Nb4TAfThmlA7DxVvB~fmn~pVZ-uACbGTMCKLB3aF8MLpgiJ21zyhdqMmTMQd1em3Z2jisxoNtOTnyuz4wIBKa4MB0NsP~2J8irI2GkOagj9Dw7r3a-Yj1VeUWhXA3XiTQJcjerauf5s2iWFFeRc2iu6a2Yjpk8z-5lxNFNF~aYW-TyzBQFnq~ACgvtpeBVbxmEvtFzc3Tp7HbAEpF~gf~PhPozMq4jzE09NW5Kki~7Cx8ir9ugR5ShBEtgA5bzgmBQpPEMiySMy20KXF3t7x1IMpTcZn26SmEkDyoWtnu1Al2yLXFE2XXqARrYlBFQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Jan. 21 meeting, the Chino City Council unanimously approved a midterm fiscal‑year 2024–25 budget update and adopted an appropriations limit resolution following a staff presentation on updated revenues, staffing adjustments and capital projects.

City Manager Linda Reich and finance consultant June Overholt presented the midterm update. Overholt summarized changes since the initial two‑year budget adopted in June 2023: audit adjustments to beginning fund balance, correction of a misallocated pension note, staffing additions and classification/compensation changes, and inclusion of Measure V sales tax receipts. She said the adopted 2023 budget had forecast about a $7 million deficit; the midterm update projects approximately a $150,000 surplus for the two‑year period.

Overholt told council staff expects roughly $28 million in Measure V sales tax receipts for the current fiscal year and recommended spending $26 million of that amount, allocating about 40% to operations and 60% to capital projects. The capital improvement program totals about $115 million after adding roughly $38 million in new projects; staff said $76 million of projects were previously approved. Overholt said about $15 million of the new total is expected to be funded through Measure V and general‑fund sources.

Council discussion focused on presentation of multi‑year capital costs and clarity about projected spending. The mayor raised concerns about large lump sums shown in fiscal year 2026–27 for street and storm‑drain programs and asked that staff add footnotes and multi‑year breakdowns so the summary does not suggest impossible single‑year expenditures. Overholt and Reich said staff would add clarifying notes, break large projects into multi‑year schedules as planning is finalized and carry forward 5‑ and 10‑year projections for the capital program.

Reich and Overholt also described recommended staffing changes that convert some part‑time roles to full‑time and add positions to right‑size operations. Council members praised staff work and the passage of Measure V, which council members said has materially improved the city’s fiscal outlook.

Action: Council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑6 (midterm budget update for FY 2024–25) and Resolution No. 2025‑7 (appropriations limit for FY 2024–25) by unanimous vote. A motion to approve came from Councilperson Comstock, seconded by Councilperson Lucio; the council voted unanimously to adopt both resolutions.

Ending: Staff will implement midterm changes, pursue a mid‑year review with an audit update planned for March, and return with the FY25–26 budget process and a council workshop on priorities.","The council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025‑6 (midterm budget update) and Resolution No. 2025‑7 (appropriations limit) on Jan. 21 after staff presented updated revenue, staffing and capital project changes that shifted a projected $7 million deficit to an approximate $150,000 surplus, largely because of Measure V sales‑tax projections.","actionData","errors"]

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