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Curtis Burton

District 2 Council Member2022-2026

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
22
Total speaking time
2:28:55
Avg per meeting
6:46
Segments
2301

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Jun 2026[39]

November 2026 General Municipal Election

Election costs will be integrated into the city's administrative budget.

high→May 2026[19]

High-Density Residential Growth and Neighborhood Compatibility

Private investment in new residential construction will increase local housing inventory and subsequent property tax revenues.

high↑Jan 2026[17]

Business License Tax Modernization

Software costs approximately $100,000 in year one and $25,500 annually, with potential revenue recovery of up to $330,000 in one-time fees.

high→Sep 2026[15]

Utility Undergrounding Requirements for New Housing Developments

Requires developers to absorb the costs of burying electrical and telecommunication lines, estimated between $1 million and $1.8 million per project.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Edison Avenue and Chino Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation

Project funded by $200,000 from the RMRA (SB1) fund and future construction appropriations.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Commercial Development at Central and Schaefer Avenues

New commercial sales tax revenue and construction investment for the city.

critical↑Sep 2026[10]

Dirac Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Approval

The project brings a minimum of $10.6 million in upfront community and fiscal benefits, alongside significant long-term property tax revenues.

critical↑Jan 2026[10]

Fireworks Regulations and Nonprofit Booths

Potential loss of nonprofit revenue from safe-and-sane fireworks booth sales if banned.

high↓May 2026[9]

Master Plan of Drainage Update (MS251)

$464,350 contract awarded to Dudek.

medium↑Mar 2026[8]

Community Support Fund Grants for Local Organizations

Discretionary fund allocations totaling several thousand dollars.

critical↓Jun 2026[8]

2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update

Routine planning and compliance expenditures.

critical↓Jul 2026[7]

Land Use Redesignation and Specific Plan Amendment

Long-term planning investment aligned with future city growth.

critical↓Jun 2026[6]

Development Impact Fees and Warehouse Traffic

Will establish fee structures for future industrial and warehouse developments.

high↓May 2026[6]

E-Bike and Micro-Mobility Regulations

Staff time and public education outreach costs.

critical↓Jan 2026[5]

Sign Code and Zoning Code Updates

Unquantified legal and staff costs associated with state housing compliance and potential developer litigation.

critical↓Sep 2026[5]

Housing Element Compliance and Regional Housing Needs

Potential exposure to state statutory penalties and developer legal fees if local denials violate state housing statutes.

medium↑Sep 2026[5]

police litigation

Taxpayers are on the hook for a cool $218,000 just for the defense lawyers, not to mention whatever the lawsuit itself might eventually cost.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

ambulance service transition

While the long-term tax and fee impacts are still shaking out, switching to a local joint-powers authority like CONFIRE aims to streamline emergency care costs for the region.

high↓Feb 2026[5]

Animal Resource Center (ARC) Operations and Transparency

Includes a midyear contract adjustment and true-up of $69,000 for ARC operations.

high↓Apr 2026[5]

Residential Landscaping Standards and Enforcement

Resident faces over $100,000 in court-appointed receiver fees and daily interest.

Decisions during term (434)

Recorded while Burton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Sep 17, 2026

Community Services, Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment

approved5-0Sep 17, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

approved5-0Sep 17, 2026

Appeal of Utility Undergrounding Condition for 100-Unit Project (Riverside/Magnolia)

approved5-0Sep 17, 2026

Appeal of 210-Unit Rental Housing Project and Utility Undergrounding Concession (Riverside/Mountain)

approved5-0Sep 17, 2026

Euclid Avenue and Merrill Avenue Public Improvements Acceptance and Budget Adjustment

approved5-0Sep 17, 2026

Consent Calendar

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

continuedVoted yes4-0Sep 15, 2026

East Chino Specific Plan Amendment (PL25-0119) - Continued

approvedVoted no4-1Sep 15, 2026

Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Dirac Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

Establishment of CIP Project ST273 - Edison Avenue Ultimate Improvements and Cypress Creek Trail Extension

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

Establishment of CIP Project ST272 - Pavement Improvements Zone 2 (Chino Ave and Various Streets)

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

Advertisement of Bids for Intersection Improvements at Moonspinner Street and West Preserve Loop (TR271)

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

Government Relations Update for September 15, 2026. Receive and file the Government Relations Update for September 15, 2026.

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-062 amending Appendix A of Chapter 2.60 of the Chino Municipal Code relating to the requirement for City officers and employees to file Statements of Economic Interests.

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

Contract Amendment - Citywide Janitorial Services. Approve Contract Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 2026-040 with CCS Facility Services-Orange County, Inc. to amend the scope of services to include janitorial cleaning services at the…

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. Receive and file the 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the County of San Bernardino to retain administration fees associated with the collection of City of Chino special taxes through the county property tax levy. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-059 authorizing the…

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

Professional Services Agreement - Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP. Award a Professional Services Agreement with Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for $218,000 over a five-year term for legal services.

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

FY 2025-26 State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant. Authorize acceptance of the FY 2025-26 OTS Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program Grants combined for a total…

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

FY 2025-26 State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grants. Authorize the acceptance of the FY 2025-26 OTS STEP Grant in the amount of $199,600 and establish 3 separate grant numbers;…

Voting record (25)

22 yes2 no1 abstained

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Voted yesSep 15, 2026

East Chino Specific Plan Amendment (PL25-0119) - Continued

Voted noSep 15, 2026

Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Dirac Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Appeal of Utility Undergrounding Condition for Riverside/Magnolia Project

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of 210-Unit Rental Housing Project and Denial of Undergrounding Appeal (Riverside/Mountain)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Adoption of Ordinances 2026-008 and 2026-009 (Second Reading - Zoning Code Amendments)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Notice of Completion - 5210 D Street Building Restoration (Item 12)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 2026-050 - Master User Fee Schedule Amendment

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 2026-051 - Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Assessments

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 2026-049 - Business License Tax Reform Ballot Measure

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Establish Capital Project PK270 and Award Professional Services Agreement for Ayala Park Irrigation

AbstainedJun 2, 2026

Minutes Approval (May 19, 2026)

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Formation of Community Facilities District 2026-1 (The Meadows)

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Accept SS4A Grant and Establish CIP Budget MS266

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Police Radio Purchase Order Approval

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Establishment of a Nonprofit Community Foundation

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Community Support Fund - Mayor Pro Tem Burton

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Community Support Fund - Council Member Flores

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Business License Tax Study Direction

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

CFD 2026-1 (The Meadows) Intentions

Voted noJan 20, 2026

Fireworks Ordinance Amendment (Ordinance No. 2026-001)

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Youth Museum Interior Improvements Design Contract (PF261)

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Professional Services Agreements - Raftelis Financial Consultants

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Community Support Fund Contribution