City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Minutes
Tuesday, July 11, 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:
1. Angel Flores Vasquez v. City of Fontana; Noah Shay Paculba Case No. CVRI2201914.
2. Narvolean Jackson vs. City of Fontana Case No. CIVSB2120186.
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, July 11th, 2023.
Mayor Warren called the meeting to order at 6:0 1 p.m., with all members of the C ity 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, July 1 1th, 2023. Mayor Warren called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Warren, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members Roberts, and Sandoval.
ABSENT: Council Member Cothran
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 Sandoval.
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 proclaim July is Park and Recreation Month. (Community Services Supervisor, Tiffany Starks to accept).
Mayor Warren and City Council presented Community Services Supervisor Starks, a proclamation recognizing the month of July as Park and Recreation Month.
A short video was played, highlighting the Community Services Department events and daily activities.
2. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Community Service Coordinator, Hector Vasquez as Community Services Department Employee of the Year (Directo r Daniel Schneider to present).
Mayor Warren and City Council recognized Hector Vasquez as the Employee of the Year.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Public Communications
The following individuals spoke under public communications:
1. Lynda Dykes, on behalf of the Fontana Moose Lodge, commented on services that are provided by the organization and invited the public to attend the upcoming Luau Event.
2. Mark Richichi commented on the movie “Sound of Freedo m” and his opposition to abortion and planned parenthood clinic coming to the City.
3. Aida Blanco spoke in opposition to abortion and a proposed planned parenthood center within Fontana.
4. Michael Townsend , a representative from Assembly Majority Leader, Eloise Gomez Reye’s office spoke to inform the public of Representative Reye’s success and how she has secured state budgeting funding for Fontana and its Downtown plan for Culture and Commerce Development, and the refurbishing of San Bernadino County’s Crisis Resident Treatment Facility.
5. John Bell Jr. suggested a new skate park at Miller Park and spoke about concerns as it relates to maintenance on the city’s service members flags.
6. Amanda Morales, Special Project Coordinator, spoke on behalf of the Fontana Chamber of Commerce and commented on the 4th Quarter Report that was submitted to City Council and shared several highlights.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Attorney, Ruben Duran, suggested that City Council either vote separately on Consent Calendar Items “D and E” or pull the items from the Consent Calendar and have those items be continued to a future meeting.
Mayor Warren requested that items “D’ and ‘E” be removed from the Consent Calendar and not be taken as part of the motion. The request is that these items will be continued at a future meeting.
Council Member Sandoval voted NO on Consent Calendar Items “B and C”.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and passed unanimously by a vote of 5 -0 to adopt the Consent Calendar Items “A-C, F-K ”, with the removal of Consent Calendar Items “D and E” and Council Member Sandoval voting NO on Consent Calendar Items “B and C” . The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None
A. Approval of Minutes 21-2314
Approve the minutes of the June 27, 2023, City Council Meeting.
Attachments: City Council Meeting Minutes 6-27-2023 (003).pdf
B. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1914 (Second Reading) 21-2315 Second Reading / 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;
Attachments: Ord. No. 1914.docx
C. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1915 (Second Reading) 21-2316 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1915, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving Development Agreement No. 22-006 (Shea Properties) for a public benefit fee
Attachments: 1st Read Ordinance No. 1915 - DA with new fee - MCN21-090.docx
D. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1916 (Second Reading) 21-2317 This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar and was not taken as part of the motion.
Attachments: Ord. No. 1916.docx
E. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1917 (Second Reading) 21-2318 This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar and was not taken as part of the motion.
Attachments: Ord. No. 1917.docx
F. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1918 (Second Reading) 21-2319 Second Reading of 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;
Attachments: Ord. No. 1918 .docx
G. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1921 (Second Reading) 21-2320 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1921, 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.
Attachments: Ord No. 1921 .docx
H. Acceptance of Final Map of Parcel Map No. 20235 21-2289 Accept final Parcel Map No. 20235 located east of Redwood Avenue and north of Washington Drive; accept as public dedicated streets and easements; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to certify the abandonment of certain portions of street right of way as shown on said map.
Attachments: Vicinity Map
Parcel Map
I. Acceptance of Final Map for Tract No. 20070 21-2297
Approve the Final Map for Tract No. 20070 located along Coyote Canyon Road north of Duncan Canyon Road and accept easements.
Attachments: Vicinity Map.pdf
Tract Map 20070.pdf
J. Award a Construction Contract for the Arrow Boulevard at Tokay 21-2300 Avenue Traffic Signal Project.
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Baker Electric Inc. for the construction of the Arrow Boulevard at Tokay Avenue Traffic Signal Project in the amount of $1,237,500.35 and authorize
a 10% contingency in the amount of $123,750 (Bid No. SB-113-DE-23).
2. Appropriate $200,000.00 from Measure I Fund 246 to the Arrow Boulevard at Tokay Avenue Traffic Signal Project No. 3354.
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all utility agreements, utility easements, and subsequent agreements on behalf of the City of Fontana for the Arrow Boulevard at Tokay Avenue Traffic Signal Project.
Attachments: Vicinity Map
Bid Results
Bid Detail
K. Final Acceptance of the Construction of the Valley 21-2307 Boulevard/Kaiser Sewer Project - Bid No. SB-19-PW-22
1. Accept as complete the work performed by GRBCON Inc. for the Valley Boulevard/Kaiser Sewer Project and approve the final construction amount of $872,225.55
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-055, accepting a new parallel sewer main in Valley Boulevard.
Attachments: Sewer Resolution Valley Sewer.doc
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
City Manager, Matt Ballantyne recognized staff from Community Services, Public Works, and the Fontana’s Police Department for a successful 4th of July Celebration; commended staff from Development Services and the Innovation and Technology Departments for their recent efforts in implementing a new management software program.
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
City Treasurer Koehler-Brooks thanked the Community Services Department, City Staff, and the Police Department for putting on a great 4th of July Celebration .
City Clerk Key wished City Treasure Koehler-Brooks a happy birthday and thanked the City of Fontana’s Community Services staff for their teamwork in putting on the 4th of July Celebration.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia commented on a successful 4 th of July Celebration and congratulated, Community Services Coordinator, Hector Vasquez on receiving Employee of the Year.
Council Member Roberts congratulated Community Services Coordinator, Vasquez on his recognition and dedication to the city and expressed his appreciation and thanked the Fontana’ Police Department for helping suppress illegal fireworks.
Council Member Sandoval echoed similar comments that were previously mentioned; commended Director Schneider and department staff for providing exc eptional instruction to youth swimmers and closed his comments by wishing his daughter Teresa a happy birthday.
Mayor Warren echoed similar comments that were previously mentioned; wished City Treasurer Koehler-Brooks a happy birthday and congratulated Com munity Services Coordinator, Hector Vasquez on receiving Employee of the Year. Mayor Warren also thanked Police, Fire, Community and Public Works Departments for putting on a safe 4 th of July Celebration , commented on the positive feedback that was re ceived on social media regarding the event , and spoke on recent attendance at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and t he Inland Empire Black Chamber events.
Mayor Warren reminded the public of the upcoming events that include San Bernardino County’s 2nd District Supervisor, Jesse Armendarez, field office opening event and the Spring Street Night community event ; Mayor Warren also commented on illegal Street Vendors and the city’s dedication to the safety of the community; and briefly commented on assistance that is being offered to food vendors and asked the public not to support illegal street vendors.
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Mayor Warren adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. to the next City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers 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 25, 2023.
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Germaine Key
City Clerk