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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.

Public comments (6)

NeutralDave ChennaultJul 21, 2026

Announced the Finance Commission's July 22 meeting to examine the sports complex proposal and invited the public.

City Council/Public Financing Authority — July 21, 2026 · 32:32 →
SupportiveBrian WynneJul 7, 2026

A local coach and high school strength trainer supported the sports complex plan, saying the community needs more training infrastructure for youth athletes in the NIL era.

City Council/Public Financing Authority — July 7, 2026 · 54:52 →
OpposedDave ChenaultJul 7, 2026

A Finance Commissioner said the city is upside down on the complex (spending ~$2M a year, taking in ~$200K rent) and asked the council to 'pump the brakes' until his subcommittee finishes its study.

City Council/Public Financing Authority — July 7, 2026 · 1:01:46 →
OpposedJohn BoomgardenJul 7, 2026

Another Finance Commissioner said they met with the Chino Hills operator (Big League Dreams) and urged the council not to sign a 20-year contract before hearing the commission's findings.

City Council/Public Financing Authority — July 7, 2026 · 1:04:52 →
OpposedUnidentified Finance CommissionerJul 7, 2026

A third Finance Commissioner echoed colleagues, saying the complex is a huge revenue opportunity like Meadowlark and asking the council to let the subcommittee dig into details first.

City Council/Public Financing Authority — July 7, 2026 · 1:06:37 →
OpposedBrett BushJul 7, 2026

The planning commission chair cited injury and heat studies on artificial turf and urged the council to put kids' safety first on the complex plan.

City Council/Public Financing Authority — July 7, 2026 · 1:23:33 →