TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KEVIN MENSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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Adoption of Ordinance 2026-010.
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026-010, to add a new Chapter 9.90 “Flavored Tobacco; Nitrous Oxide; Kratom Products” to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) to the Chino Municipal Code.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate fiscal impact. Future costs associated with education materials, compliance inspections, and enforcement activities would be evaluated during implementation and incorporated into future budget considerations if necessary.
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 2026-010 was introduced on first reading by the City Council at its July 7, 2026 meeting. Ordinance No. 2026-010 proposes adding Chapter 9.90 (Flavored Tobacco; Nitrous Oxide; Kratom Products) to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) of the Chino Municipal Code, to adopt reasonable regulations prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products, nitrous oxide, and kratom products in order to protect the public health, reduce youth access, and deter harmful business practices in the City of Chino.
Once adopted on second reading, the Ordinance will go into effect thirty (30) days thereafter.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER [9.90] (“FLAVORED TOBACCO; NITROUS OXIDE; KRATOM PRODUCTS”) TO TITLE [9] (“PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE”) OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO, NITROUS OXIDE, AND KRATOM PRODUCTS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHINO
Attachment: Ordinance No. 2026-010