City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Minutes
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
7:00 PM
Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
Acquanetta Warren - Mayor
Peter A. Garcia - Mayor Pro Tem
John B. Roberts - Council Member
Jesus "Jesse" Sandoval - Council Member
Phillip Cothran - Council Member
Germaine Key - City Clerk
Janet Koehler-Brooks, City Treasurer
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION:
There were no public communications received for the following items:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54956.8)
Property: APN # 0194-351-15
City Negotiator: Phillip Burum, Deputy City Manager
Negotiating Party: Century Sierr a LLC
Under Negotiating: Price and Terms of payment
CLOSED SESSION:
A. 6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session meeting of the Fontana City Council was held in the Executive Conference Room, 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023.
Mayor Warren called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., with all members of the City Council present.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
A. 7:00 P.M. Call To Order/Roll Call:
A Regular Meeting of the Fontana City Council was held in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers, 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, on Tuesday, June 27 th, 2023. Mayor Warren called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Warren, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members Cothran, Roberts and Sandoval.
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Key and City Treasurer Koehler-Brooks were also in attendance.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:
The invocation was given by Council Member John Roberts, followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Council Member Cothran.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
A. Closed Session Announcement:
City Attorney Duran reported that the City Council met in Closed Session on the items listed on the agenda but took no reportable action.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Special Presentations:
1. Mayor Warren and City Council to swear in new Fontana Police Officers Joseph Bueti, Tyrell Jones, Daniel Precie, Nicholas Straka, Brendan Whobrey, and Charles Yllan (Chief Michael Dorsey to present).
Mayor Warren swore in new Fontana Police Officers Joseph Bueti, Tyrell Jones, Daniel Precie, Nicholas Straka, Brendan Whobrey, and Charles Yllan
2. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Officer Corey Garcia and Dispatchers Laura Asten and Shannon Behrse as the Fontana Police Department May 2023 Employees of the Month (Captain Brian Binks to present).
Mayor Warren and City Council recognized the May 2023 Employees of the Month, thanking them for their service to the community.
3. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize the 2023 Miss Fontana Court.
Mayor Warren and City Council recognized the 2023 Miss Fontana Court.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Public Communications
Based on the number of public comments cards received, Mayor Warren lowered the public speaking time to 2 minutes.
The following individuals spoke under public communications:
1. Amparo Valdivia spoke in opposition to planned parenthood services.
2. Nalley Perez spoke regarding her experience as an employee of planned parenthood.
3. Kimberly Chavez spoke regarding her experience with planned parenthood services.
4. Greg Abdouch spoke in opposition to planned parenthood.
5. Steven Paez spoke in opposition to planned parenthood services.
6. Timothy Johnson spoke in opposition to planned parenthood and mentioned several other healthcare facilities and services that are available to the community.
7. Emmy Wilson spoke in opposition to a proposed planned parenthood facility.
8. Jazmine Chavez spoke in opposition to a proposed planned parenthood facility.
9. Mary Kay Woodward commented on services that are available to expectant mothers.
10. Priest Alfredo Olmos Marcelo spoke regarding his personal experience with abortion.
11. Karishma Velasco spoke into support of pro-life and in opposition of abortions.
12. Father Burfitt spoke in support of the pro -life movement and in opposition of planned parenthood.
13. Maribel Gamboa spoke regarding her personal experience with abortion and in support of life.
14. Nayeli Hoagland spoke in opposition to bringing planned parenthood to the city.
15. John Shardlow spoke on behalf of NAIOP Inland Empire and thanked the City Council for their continued partnership with the business community and provided Council with additional written correspondence regarding air quality run of uses.
16. Agustin Romo spoke in opposition to the opening of a planned parenthood facility in the city.
17. Daniel Vasquez spoke on abortion and pro -life and in opposition of planned parenthood.
18. Ricardo Tamayo spoke in opposition to planned parenthood.
19. Mark Richichi a long -time resident spoke regarding his participation in the Respect for Life Ministry and spoke in opposition to bringing planned parenthood to the city.
20. David Apodaca spoke in opposition to the building of a planned parenthood facility in the city.
21. Danielle Holley commented on the Fontana Chamber of Commerce recent Annual Board of Directors Installation Gala event and expressed her appreciation to the City Council for their representation and participation at the event.
22. Benjamin Damain spoke in opposition to abortion and a planned parenthood clinic.
23. Irma Tejeda spoke on abortion and opposed planned parenthood.
24. Merlinda Carrillo spoke in opposition to planned parenthood.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Attorney Duran provided the public a verbal announcement regarding executive compensation salaries as it relates to Item “D” on the Consent Calendar.
Prior to the motion being made, Council Membe r Cothran recused himself from item “L” on the Consent Calendar.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed unanimously by a vote of 5-0 to adopt the Consent Calendar Items “A-Q” as follows. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None A. Approval of Minutes 21-2282
Approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023, City Council Meeting.
B. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Service Provider 21-2155 Contract Award
Award bid (SP-86-HD-23) and authorize the City Manager to enter into a
one-year agreement, with up to four one-year extensions, with Water of Life Community Church as the designated service provider for the utilization of Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funds.
C. Acceptance of Final Map for Tract No. 20546 21-2197
Approve the Final Map for Tract No. 20546 located along Valencia Avenue between Oleander Avenue and Cypress Avenue; accept easements; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Subdivision Agreement with the subdivider.
D. Adopt Resolutions Adopting New and Updated Job Descriptions 21-2172 and Salary Ranges for Specific Classifications throughout the City and Approving Updated Salary Tables for Various
Employee Groups as Outlined in Current Labor Agreements or Contracts.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-045, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana adopting new and updated job descriptions and salary ranges for specific classifications throughout the City and the updated corresponding salary table.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-046, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana adopting the updated salary tables for the Executive Group, Fontana Police Benefit Association, Fontana Police Officer’s Association, Fontana Police Management Association, Teamsters Local 1932 City Hall Unit, Teamsters Local 1932 Public Works Unit, and the Management/Confidential Group for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
E. Annual Placement of Sewer Charges on the Property Tax Rolls 21-2207 Adopt Resolution No. 2022-047 of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, directing the placement of sewer charges on the property tax bills for collection.
F. Annual Placement of Weed Abatement Charges on the 21-2208 Property Tax Rolls
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-048 of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, directing the placement of weed abatement charges on the property tax bills for collection.
G. Annual Placement of Rubbish Charges on the Property Tax 21-2209 Rolls
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-049 of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, directing the placement of rubbish charges on the property tax bills for collection.
H. Accept Donation from Bel-Air Swap Meet, Inc. (2023 21-2211
Summer Concerts)
Accept donation from Bel-Air Swap-Meet, Inc. in the amount of $4, 000 for use towards 2023 Summer Concert Series.
I. Accept Donation from Fontana Foundation of Hope (2023 21-2212 Summer Concert Series)
Accept donation from Fontana Foundation of Hope in the amount of $2,000 for use towards the 2023 Summer Concert Series.
J. Final Acceptance for the Construction of Etiwanda Avenue and 21-2257 Slover Avenue/Airport Drive SCE Undergrounding Project
SB-02-DE-22.
Accept as complete the work performed by E.E. Electric, Inc. for the Construction of Etiwanda Avenue and Slover Avenue/Airport Drive SCE Undergrounding Project SB-02-DE-22 and approve the final construction amount of $939,709.37.
K. Accept a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant 21-2263 for the TMS Upgrades at Existing Traffic Signals Project.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to Accept the HSIP Grant in the amount of $665,900 for the TMS Upgrades at Existing Traffic Signals Project and authorize staff to request reimbursements to grant requirements.
L. Proposed naming of the new Dog Park at North Heritage Park. 21-2276 Approve the Park, Community and Human Services Commission recommendation to name the new Dog Park at North Heritage Park in honor of Mr. Terrance “Terry” Martin.
M. Feeding America Memorandum of Understanding 21-2278
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign and enter a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Feeding America allowing the City’s Community Services Department and its Fontana Community Senior Center be utilized as a distribution center for the Senior Mobile Food Pantry Program.
Also, authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign any future documents, amendments, etc. relating to this program’s MOU and the Senior Mobile Food Pantry Program.
N. Police Department Monthly Information Update 21-2279 Accept the Police Department monthly information update for May 2023.
O. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Crossing Guard 21-2280 Services with Rialto Unified School District for the 2022-2023 School Year
1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Rialto Unified
School District (RUSD) and City of Fontana for crossing guard services provided by RUSD for the 2022-2023 school year.
2. Approve an appropriation from Fund 101 to 10140352.8130 to allow the City to fund 50% of the cost of crossing guard services for the one (1) RUSD elementary school that falls within the City of Fontana.
P. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Crossing Guard 21-2281 Services with Rialto Unified School District for 2023-2027 School Years.
1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) and the City of Fontana for crossing guard services provided by RUSD effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027 for a total estimate of $73,468.00.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and any future amendments during the term of the MOU.
3. Approve a recurring appropriation from Fund 101 to 10140114.8130 to allow the City to fund 50% of the cost of crossing guard services for the one (1) RUSD elementary school that falls within the City of Fontana.
Q. Approve Purchase of Motorola Portable Radios 21-2284
1. Approve the Sole Source of the APX6000 Motorola radios and accessories from Motorola Solutions to be utilize on the County of San Bernardino’s 800 MHz radio system.
2. Authorize the Purchasing Division to issue purchase orders to the County of San Bernardino’s vendor; Motorola Solutions, to purchase the APX6000 Motorola radios with Asset Seizure Fund #223.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Second Combined General Plan Amendments and Projects for the 21-2204 2nd General Plan Cycle of 2023; Part No. 1 (Shea Industrial Commerce Center Project) and Part No. 2 (North Fontana
Industrial Commerce Center Project).
Part No. 1 - Shea Industrial Commerce Center Project
Master Case No. 21-090, General Plan Amendment No. 21-004, Zoning District Map Amendment (Zone Change) No. 21-006, Tentative Parcel Map No. 20523 (TPM No. 21-018), Design Review No. 21-034, and Development Agreement No. 22-006 to change the subject site’s land use designation for approximately 11.1 adjusted gross acres from Multi Family High Residential (R-MFH) to Light Industrial (I-L) and to consider site and architectural design for the development of a 199,999 square foot industrial commerce center building and associated Final Environmental Impact Report.
1.a Adopt Resolution No. 2023-050 (Part No. 1 of General Plan Amendment cycle No. 2 of 2023,) a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana
certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), (State Clearinghouse No. 2022030544), adopting a Statement of Overriding Consideration, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Facts and Findings, and directing staff to file a Notice of Determination, approving General Plan Amendment No. 21-004 (Part No. 1 of General Plan Amendment cycle No. 2 of 2023) amending the General Plan Land Use designation on approximately
11.1 adjusted gross acres (APNs: 0239-151-09 and -38) from Multi Family High Residential (R-MFH) to Light Industrial (I-L) and approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 20523 (TPM No. 21-018) to merge two parcels into one and approving Design Review No. 21-034 for the construction of a 199,999 square foot industrial commerce center and associated on-site and off-site improvements, and subject to the Conditions of Approval; and,
1.b Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1914, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving a Zoning District Map Amendment (Zone Change) No. 21-006 changing the zoning designation for APNs: 0239-151-09 and -38 from Multi Family High Residential (R-5) to Light Industrial (M-1) for approximately 11.1 acres located north of Casa Grande Avenue and east of Sierra Avenue, and that the reading of the title constitutes the first reading thereof; and,
1.c Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1915, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving Development Agreement No. 22-006 for a public benefit fee.
Mayor Warren opened the Public Hearing.
Senior Planner, Salvador Quintanilla, provided the staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
The City Council and staff discussed the stacking minimum requirements of trucks at the entrance along Sierra Avenue.
Another discussi on took place regarding grading of project and City Council requested clarification on landscaping locations throughout the project.
Additionally, the City Council and staff discussed traffic control and truck traffic near the entrance of the project along Sierra Ave.
Deputy City Manager, Phillip Burum provided additional information regarding how city staff will be implementing “no tru ck signs” and street painted “ no truck” stencils. Deputy City Manager Burum also commented on the responsibility and accountability of the facility operator.
Lastly, the City Council and staff discussed Sierra Avenue being the proposed truck route for this project.
The following individuals spoke in support of this item:
1. Andres Bujanda
2. Amanda Morales
3. Nathan Noriega
4. Bill Quisenberry
5. Danielle Holley
6. Artina McIntosh
No one spoke in opposition of this item.
The Public Hearing was closed
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Cothran, and passed by a vote of 4 -1 to approve staff recommendation and the amended public benefit fee on Public Hearing Item “ A” Part No. 1 - Shea Industrial Commerce Center Project : AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran and Roberts; NOES:
Sandoval; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
Part No. 2 - North Fontana Industrial Commerce Center Project Master Case No. 21-099, General Plan Amendment No. 21-005, Zoning District Map Amendment (Zone Change) No. 21-007, Tentative Parcel Map No. 20608 (TPM No. 21-022), Design Review No. 21-039, and Development Agreement No. 22-007 - to change the subject site’s land use designation for approximately 19.0 adjusted gross acres from General Commercial (C-G) and Multi Family High Residential (R-MFH) to Light Industrial (I-L) for the development of two (2) industrial commerce center buildings totaling approximately 385,043 square feet and associated Final Environmental Impact Report.
2.a Adopt Resolution No. 2023-051 (Part No. 2 of General Plan Amendment cycle No. 2 of 2023,) a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana approving the North Fontana Industrial Commerce Center Project pursuant to the previously certified EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2022030544), attached Facts and Findings, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) and directing staff to file a Notice of Determination; approving General Plan Amendment No. 21-005 (Part No. 2 of General Plan Amendment cycle No. 2 of 2023) amending the General Plan Land Use designation on approximately 19.0 adjusted gross acres (APNs: 0239-151-19, -25, -26, and -36) from General Commercial (C-G) and Multi Family High Residential (R-MFH) to Light Industrial (I-L) and approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 20608 (TPM No. 21-022) to merge four parcels into two and Design Review No. 21-039 for the construction of two (2) industrial commerce center buildings totaling approximately 385,043 square feet and associated on-site and off-site improvements and subject to the Conditions of Approval; and,
2.b Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1916, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving Zoning District Map Amendment (Zone Change) No. 21-007, to amend the Zoning District Map changing the Zoning Designation for APNs: 0239-151-19, -25, -26, and -36 from General Commercial (C-2) and Multi Family High Residential (R-5) to Light Industrial (M-1) for approximately 19.0 acres located south of Duncan Canyon Road and east of Sierra Avenue, and that the reading of the title constitutes the first reading thereof; and,
2.c Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1917, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving
Development Agreement No. 22-007.
Mayor Warren opened the Public Hearing.
Senior Planner, Salvador Quintanilla, provided the staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
City Council and staff discussed possible future developments surrounding the project and Council asked for clarification on potential tenants and the reasoning behind why this same item was pulled during a previous City Council Meeting.
City Council and staff discussed the building of a water tank and the requirement from West Valley Water District.
Another discussion took place regarding the traffic pattern use of the entrance along Duncan Canyon Avenue and the possibility of combining the uses of the southern entrance for an all-vehicle access.
City Council and staff discussed the acreage size and zoning designation of the proposed rezone general commercial property which will be used to build the project.
Deputy City Manager Burum provided the Council clarification regarding the remaining commercial acreage and commented regarding a pending pre application submittal to rezone 8 acres of residential property north of Duncan Canyon Road on the west side of Sierra. Deputy City Manager Burum also spoke on the Community Improvement Fee.
Mayor Warren opened the Public Hearing.
No one spoke regarding Part 2- North Fontana Industrial Commerce Center Project.
The Public Hearing was closed.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Cothran, seconded by Mayor Warren , and passed by a vote of 3-2 to approve staff recommendation on Public Hearing Item “A” Part No. 2 - North Fontana Industrial Commerce Center Project with the addition of conditions of approval . The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Cothran and Roberts; NOES: Garcia and Sandoval; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Warren called a recess at 9:31 p.m.
Mayor Warren reconvened the meeting at 9:41 p.m.
B. Master Case Nos. 23-040 and -041 and Appeal (APL) Nos. 23-013, 21-2205 and -014 - Appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to uphold the Director of Planning’s approval of Administrative Site Plan No. 22-013, for the request to modify an existing Southern California Edison (SCE) transmission tower by adding new wireless telecommunications equipment consisting of twelve (12) panel antennas, fifteen (15) radio remote units (RRUs) and ground
mounted equipment within a new lease area of approximately 200 square feet, pursuant to CEQA determinations.
Mayor Warren opened the Public Hearing.
Senior Planner, Rina Leung and Assistant Planner, George Velarde provided the staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
The City Council requested clarification on the amount of noise that would be coming from the project site. Noise Specialist, Bil l Hemet, spoke regarding calculation and measure of radio frequency exposure conditions, exposure levels , sound level , and how they compare to standard levels.
The following individuals spoke in support of this item:
1. Julio Figueroa
2. Alexis Dunlap
The following individuals spoke in opposition of this item:
1. Nickole Wiliams
2. Neil Hedtke
Deputy City Manager Burum commented on the Director’s Hearing and public notice; the application process once the applicant has proved need for and has determined location of the tower.
The City Council inquired with AT&T representatives on whether they had provided additional community outreach.
The public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Cothran, and passed by a vote of 4-1 to approve staff recommendation on Public Hearing Item “B”. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts; NOES: Sandoval; ABSTAIN: None
C. Quarterly Lien Action for Delinquent Sewer, Rubbish and Weed 21-2210 Abatement Accounts.
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1. Authorize staff to complete and record lien notices against real property for those sewer accounts sixty days or more delinquent as described in Certified Lien List and direct staff to forward recorded liens to the County for collection.
2. Authorize staff to complete and record liens against real property for those rubbish accounts more than ninety days delinquent as described in the
Certified Lien List and direct staff to forward recorded liens to the County for collection.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-052 of the City Council of the City of Fontana adopting the statement of unpaid expenses for weed abatement and imposing a lien against real property for payment thereof.
Mayor Warren opened the Public Hearing.
Revenue Operations Manager, Lisa Conlon, provide the staff report.
With no one interested to speak in favor or opposition of this item Mayor Warren closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Cothran, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed by a vote of 5-0 to approve staff recommendation on Public Hearing Item “C”. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran and Roberts; NOES: None; ABSENT: Sandoval; ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
A. New Business
A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, 21-2296 California, amending sections 1-1, 1-2, 1-7, and 1-14 in Chapter 1 of the Fontana Municipal Code to make the sections more intuitive and to incorporate current best practices.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, amending section 20-27 of the Fontana Municipal Code to revise the process of modifying the specifications of an employment position such that it requires only City Manager approval.
1. Determine that staff recommendations to modify sections 1-1, 1-2, 1-7 and 1-14 in Chapter 1 of the Fontana Municipal Code are appropriate, make for a more intuitive municipal code, and incorporate current best practices of the City; and approve such modifications.
2. Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1918 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana,
California, amending sections 1-1, 1-2, 1-7 and 1-14 in Chapter 1 of the Fontana Municipal Code to make the sections more intuitive and to incorporate current best practices.
3. Determine that the amendments for Chapter 20 of the Fontana Municipal Code will provide for a more efficient administration, and approve such amendments.
4. Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1919 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana,
California, amending section 20-27 of the Fontana Municipal Code to revise the process of modifying the specifications for an employment position such that it requires only City Manager approval.
Deputy City Manager Ray Ebert provided the staff report.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Cothran, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed by a vote of 5-0 to approve New Business Item “A”. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran and Roberts and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
Deputy City Manager Burum commented on the upcoming 4th of July Independence Day Celebration at Summit High School; reminded the public on the city’s restrictions on Safe & Sane fireworks; and closed his comments by thanking the Mayor and Council for taking it easy on him this past week.
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
City Treasurer Koehler -Brooks wished the public a happy 4 th of July holiday and Council Member John Roberts a happy belated birthday.
City Clerk Key thanked the City of Fontana’s Community Services staff for putting on Concerts in the Park; wished the public a happy 4 th of July holiday; congratulated all the newl y sworn in Police Officers, Law Enforcement employees of the month, and the 2023 Miss Fontana Court.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia congratulated the Fontana Chamber of Commerce for putting on the recent Annual Board of Directors Installation Gala; congratulated ne w Board Member Raj Sangha; commented on unpermitted food vendors and suggested that the public support local businesses.
Council Member Cothran briefly commented on the Fontana Chamber of Commerce Annual Board of Directors Insta llation Gala; invited the public to the city’s upcoming 4 th of July Independence Day Celebration at Summit High School.
Council Member Sandoval congratulated the city’s Senior Softball Team for taking silver in the recent Pasadena games; wished his wife, Mary Sandoval, a happy 41 st anniversary and spoke about his service to the community.
Council Member Roberts echoed similar comments that were previously mentioned; congratulated the 2023 Miss Fontana Court; and closed by commenting that he is looking forward to having a great 4th of July holiday.
Mayor Warren spoke on the safety of the city and congratulated all the newly sworn Police Officers; commented on her recent attendance to the Fontana Chamber of Commerce Annual Board of Directors Installation Gala and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Banquet dinner.
Mayor Warren also commented on all the speakers that came out to speak and express their opinion at tonight’s meeting. Mayor Warren briefly sp oke about community involvement; the importance of celebrating the 4 th of Jul y, safety during the holiday and the use of illegal firework and urged the public to report the use of illegal fireworks. Mayor Warren closed her comments by inviting the public to attend the city’s 4th of July Independence Day Celebration.
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Mayor Warren adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. to the next City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 25 , 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Cha mbers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.
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Susana Gallardo
Specialist to the Deputy City Clerk
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE FONTANA CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 11, 2023.
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Germaine Key
City Clerk
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