Karen C. Comstock
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- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 2:46:25
- Avg per meeting
- 7:14
- Segments
- 3291
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Top issues during term (20)
November 2026 General Municipal Election
Election costs will be integrated into the city's administrative budget.
High-Density Residential Growth and Neighborhood Compatibility
Private investment in new residential construction will increase local housing inventory and subsequent property tax revenues.
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.
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.
Edison Avenue and Chino Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
Project funded by $200,000 from the RMRA (SB1) fund and future construction appropriations.
Commercial Development at Central and Schaefer Avenues
New commercial sales tax revenue and construction investment for the city.
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.
Fireworks Regulations and Nonprofit Booths
Potential loss of nonprofit revenue from safe-and-sane fireworks booth sales if banned.
Master Plan of Drainage Update (MS251)
$464,350 contract awarded to Dudek.
Community Support Fund Grants for Local Organizations
Discretionary fund allocations totaling several thousand dollars.
2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update
Routine planning and compliance expenditures.
Land Use Redesignation and Specific Plan Amendment
Long-term planning investment aligned with future city growth.
Development Impact Fees and Warehouse Traffic
Will establish fee structures for future industrial and warehouse developments.
E-Bike and Micro-Mobility Regulations
Staff time and public education outreach costs.
Sign Code and Zoning Code Updates
Unquantified legal and staff costs associated with state housing compliance and potential developer litigation.
Housing Element Compliance and Regional Housing Needs
Potential exposure to state statutory penalties and developer legal fees if local denials violate state housing statutes.
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.
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.
Animal Resource Center (ARC) Operations and Transparency
Includes a midyear contract adjustment and true-up of $69,000 for ARC operations.
Residential Landscaping Standards and Enforcement
Resident faces over $100,000 in court-appointed receiver fees and daily interest.
Decisions during term (434)
Recorded while Comstock was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Community Services, Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment
Consent Calendar Approval
Appeal of Utility Undergrounding Condition for 100-Unit Project (Riverside/Magnolia)
Appeal of 210-Unit Rental Housing Project and Utility Undergrounding Concession (Riverside/Mountain)
Euclid Avenue and Merrill Avenue Public Improvements Acceptance and Budget Adjustment
Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar Approval
East Chino Specific Plan Amendment (PL25-0119) - Continued
Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Dirac Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Establishment of CIP Project ST273 - Edison Avenue Ultimate Improvements and Cypress Creek Trail Extension
Establishment of CIP Project ST272 - Pavement Improvements Zone 2 (Chino Ave and Various Streets)
Advertisement of Bids for Intersection Improvements at Moonspinner Street and West Preserve Loop (TR271)
Government Relations Update for September 15, 2026. Receive and file the Government Relations Update for September 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.
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…
2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. Receive and file the 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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…
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.
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…
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;…
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