Chino Hills City Council took a series of formal votes during its Oct. 28 meeting. Several of these items were approved unanimously (5‑0). Key outcomes are summarized below.

Key votes at a glance

- Sheriff contract amendment (Consent calendar, Item 5): The council appropriated $930,300 from the general fund and authorized the city manager to execute Amendment 41 to the agreement with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Motion passed 5‑0.

- Parking code amendments and EV charging designation (Introduction of ordinance): The council introduced amendments to municipal code sections to prohibit parking on unpaved front yards (proposed $48 fine), establish a $48 fine for parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk (daylighting law, AB 413), and add the hash‑marked area next to disabled parking spaces as an enforceable violation ($313 fine). The council also approved a resolution to designate certain city‑owned parking spaces for electric vehicle charging only. Council action recorded 5‑0 on the introduction/approval steps taken at the meeting.

- City Hall Fire Emergency Declaration update (City Manager report and action): Staff reported on recovery from the June fire at City Hall and the status of insurance payments and repairs. Council approved continuing emergency actions as recommended, including completion of elevator repairs by mid‑November and structural/cosmetic work planned during the Christmas break. Motion passed 5‑0.

- Western Waterworks Business Development Agreement (Public hearing, Item 14): Following a public hearing, the council extended the city’s 20‑year tax‑sharing/business development agreement with Western Waterworks Supply Company under the same terms. Council approved the extension 5‑0.

- Master schedule of fees, fines and penalties (Item 15): After a fee workshop earlier in October, council adopted a resolution approving new and revised fees across city departments, with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2026. The motion passed 5‑0.

Votes and procedure: All listed votes were recorded by the city as unanimous (5‑0). For items requiring follow‑up — for example, some ordinance introductions and fee adoptions — staff will return with implementing documents, signage or additional clarifications where required.

Where to find more detail: Each item on the consent calendar and the discussion calendar includes staff reports, proposed ordinance language and fee tables in the city’s public agenda packet; interested parties should consult the city clerk’s office or chinohills.org for the official documents and ordinance texts.

Formal actions recorded in the meeting minutes are summarized in the actions array below.