TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KEVIN MENSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT
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Adoption of Ordinance 2026-004.
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026-004, amending Chapter 10.56 of the Chino Municipal Code, pertaining to bicycles, electric bicycles, motorized scooters, and regulated mobility devices.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no significant financial impact anticipated from the adoption of this Ordinance. Minor costs may include public education materials, school outreach, website updates, and signage in selected areas. If the City adopts administrative cost recovery for impounds or storage, those charges should be limited to actual City costs.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
• Positive City Image
• Superior Customer Service
• Responsible Long-Range Planning
• Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
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BACKGROUND
Ordinance 2026-004 was introduced on first reading by the City Council at its June 2, 2026 meeting. During the presentation of the proposed ordinance, the City Council requested changes to remove the references to “riding on sidewalks” and defer to state law (10.56.070 (B and C) and 10.56.080), and to include the request that a parent or guardian must attend a safety course with a minor (10.56.130 (d)). All changes were noted at the June 2 meeting and updated as shown in the redline version attached as Exhibit A. The final version of the Ordinance is attached as Exhibit B.
The Ordinance will amend Chapter 10.56 of the Chino Municipal Code, pertaining to bicycles, electric bicycles, motorized scooters, and regulated mobility devices.
Once adopted on second reading, the Ordinance will go into effect thirty (30) days thereafter.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.56 OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, AND REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES; ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE SAME; UPDATE ENFORCEMENT, PENALTY, AND IMPOUND PROVISIONS; AND REMOVE OUTDATED BICYCLE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Attachment: Exhibit A Redline Ordinance No. 2026-004
Exhibit B Ordinance No. 2026-004 Final