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Fund
Organization
Project #
Dept
Organization/Project
Description
Object Object Description Appropriations Revenues
Transfers
In
Transfers
Out
FB Impact Reason
Other Funds - Recommended Adjustments
Fiscal Year 2023/2024
48137202 PW&E Parks 8010 Departmental Expense 2,200 (2,200) Increase appropriations for Gabriella Park playground equipment 48137202 PW&E Parks 8130 Other Professional Svcs 17,300 (17,300) Increase appropriations for Gabriella Park shade sails replacement 48137202 PW&E Parks 8130 Other Professional Svcs 3,040 (3,040) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 48137209 PW&E Landscape Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 3,700 (3,700) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 483 CFD #83M 4,470 - - - (4,470) 48337209 PW&E Landscape Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 4,470 (4,470) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 485 CFD #85 The Meadows 19,400 - - - (19,400) 48537202 PW&E Parks 8130 Other Professional Svcs 4,300 (4,300) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 48537209 PW&E Landscape Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 15,100 (15,100) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 487 CFD #87 El Paseo 520 - - - (520) 48737209 PW&E Landscape Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 520 (520) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance -
488 CFD #88 Sierra Crest II 8,950 - - - (8,950) 48837202 PW&E Parks 8130 Other Professional Svcs 5,750 (5,750) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 48837209 PW&E Landscape Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 3,200 (3,200) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 490 CFD #90 Summit at Rosena 20,100 - - - (20,100) 49037202 PW&E Parks 8130 Other Professional Svcs 20,100 (20,100) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 492 CFD #92M 150 - - - (150) 49237209 PW&E Landscape Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 150 (150) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 500 CFD #100M Tr 2023 1,050 - - - (1,050) 50037209 PW&E Landscape Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 1,050 (1,050) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 506 CFD #106 Mountainview 5,560 - - - (5,560) 50637209 PW&E Landscape Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 5,560 (5,560) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 507 CFD#107 HIGHLAND 460 - - - (460) 50737209 PW&E Landscape Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 460 (460) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 509 CFD#109 Narra Hills 53,010 - - - (53,010) 50937209 PW&E Landscape Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 53,010 (53,010) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 511 CFD #111 Monterado 2,230 - - - (2,230) 51137209 PW&E Landscape Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 2,230 (2,230) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance 512 CFD #512 The Gardens Phase I 65,950 41,970 - - (23,980) 51237209 PW&E CFD #512 The Gardens 6210 Assessment/Special Tax 41,970 41,970 Increase revenues for the fiscal year 51237209 PW&E CFD #512 The Gardens 8130 Other Professional Svcs 65,950 (65,950) Increase appropriations for landscape maintenance
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Organization
Project #
Dept
Organization/Project
Description
Object Object Description Appropriations Revenues
Transfers
In
Transfers
Out
FB Impact Reason
Other Funds - Recommended Adjustments
Fiscal Year 2023/2024
601 Capital Reinvestment 15,802,052 - 17,387,542 - 1,585,490 60110500 CA Econ Development Project 8030 Equipment Maintenance 127,710 (127,710) Increase appropriations for Auto Center sign refurbishment 60130000 DS Special Projects 6900 Operating Transfers In 7,300,000 7,300,000 Xfer from Fund #115 for DSO property purchases 60130000 DS Special Projects 6900 Operating Transfers In 5,400,000 5,400,000 Xfer from Fund #669,671,672,673 for Downtown West Parking Structure 60137104 PW&E Street Maintenance 6900 Operating Transfers In 4,687,542 4,687,542 Xfer from GF for road improvements as per the new FB Policy 60137699 PW&E Capital Projects 8113 Design/Architect Service 24,342 (24,342) Corrections to FY23/24 Q1 Project Carryover amounts 37300002-601-A PW&E Center Stage Theater Renovation 8130 Other Professional Svcs 350,000 (350,000) Increase appropriations for renovation of Stage Red Theater as bid results came back higher than expected
37600012-601-A PW&E City Hall Renovation Phase 2 8329 Other Construction 800,000 (800,000) Increase appropriations for City Hall Renovation Phase II 37600020-601-A PW&E Jurupa Ave. Landscape Median 8329 Other Construction (450,000) 450,000 Defund Jurupa Ave Landscape Median Project 37600048-601-A PW&E Randall Ave Improvements 8329 Other Construction 450,000 (450,000) Increase appropriations for Randall Ave Street Improvements 37600067-601-A PW&E Downtown West Parking Structure Various Operating Accounts 7,000,000 (7,000,000) Increase appropriations for Downtown West Parking Structure 37600076-601-A PW&E Co-Op Workspace Improvements Various Operating Accounts 7,500,000 (7,500,000) Increase appropriations for Co-op Workspace Improvements 602 Capital Improvement 8,756,000 576,000 9,386,360 - 1,206,360 60230000 DS Special Projects 6900 Operating Transfers In 8,386,360 8,386,360 Xfer from Fund #635 to cover the South Fontana Sports Park expenditures 60230000 DS Special Projects 6900 Operating Transfers In 1,000,000 1,000,000 Xfer from Fund #671 for Downtown Revitalization property purchases 60230000 DS Special Projects 8130 Other Professional Svcs 530,000 (530,000) Increase appropriations for Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Business Initiative 60230000 DS Special Projects 8310 Land 7,650,000 (7,650,000) Increase appropriations for Downtown Revitalization property purchases 37603345-602-A PW&E San Sevaine PH I 6480 Miscellaneous Reimb 576,000 576,000 } 37603345-602-A PW&E San Sevaine PH I 8330 Construction Contracts 576,000 (576,000) } 622 Storm Drain 1,767,000 - - - (1,767,000) 62237000 PW&E Storm Drain Admin-Eng 7111 Part-Time Employees (12,000) 12,000 Eliminate Part-time Intern II position 37600063-622-A PW&E Courtplace Various Personnel Accounts 5,196 (5,196) } 37600063-622-A PW&E Courtplace 8329 Other Construction (5,196) 5,196 } 37600063-622-A PW&E Courtplace Apartments 8330 Construction Contracts 1,779,000 (1,779,000) Increase appropriations for storm drain improvements @ Courtplace Apartments
630 Circulation Mitigation 3,583,223 - - - (3,583,223) 37600063-630-A PW&E Courtplace 8330 Construction Contracts 648,000 (648,000) Increase appropriations for Courtplace Construction Contract 37603058-630-A PW&E I-10 Cedar Interchange 8329 Other Construction 2,109,655 (2,109,655) Increase appropriations for I-10 Cedar Interchange CC approved 09/29/19 37603087-630-A PW&E I-10/Cherry Interchange Various Operating Accounts (306,432) 306,432 Defund excess balance in the I-10 Cherry Interchange project and send back to FB
37603088-630-G PW&E I-10/Citrus Interchange 8329 Other Construction 490,000 (490,000) Increase appropriations for balance owed to SBCTA for I-10 Citrus Interchange
37603333-630-A PW&E Foothill: Hemlock-Almeria Arterial 8310 Land 642,000 (642,000) Foothill Blvd btwn Hemlock Ave and Almeria Ave Right of Way Purchase 632 General Government 11,000,000 - - - (11,000,000) 37600067-632-A PW&E Downtown West Parking Structure Various Operating Accounts 11,000,000 (11,000,000) Increase appropriations for Downtown West Parking Structure 635 Parks Development 1,700,000 - - 8,386,360 (10,086,360) 63537000 PW&E Parks Dev Cap Fd-Eng 8790 Operating Transfer Out 8,386,360 (8,386,360) Xfer to Fund #602 to account for the South Fontana Sports Park expenditures
37200010-635-A PW&E Veteran's Park Dog Park 8329 Other Construction 100,000 (100,000) Increase appropriations for Veteran's Park Dog Park 37600071-635-A PW&E M Tudor Action Pk 8329 Other Construction 100,000 (100,000) Increase appropriations for Action Park Admin Costs in Design 37603345-635-A PW&E San Sevaine PH I 8330 Construction Contracts 1,500,000 (1,500,000) Increase appropriations for San Sevaine Trail project CC approved 12/12/23, File #21-2647
San Sevaine Trail project CC approved 10/24/23, File #21-2505 PC #37038 Reclass Assistant Engineer to Associate Engineer
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Fund
Organization
Project #
Dept
Organization/Project
Description
Object Object Description Appropriations Revenues
Transfers
In
Transfers
Out
FB Impact Reason
Other Funds - Recommended Adjustments
Fiscal Year 2023/2024
636 Police Capital Facilities (31,928) - - - 31,928 63640113 PD Police Facility Future Proj Various Operating Accounts 190,000 (190,000) PD MET office remodel equipment 40102040-636-A PD Captain's Office Remodel Various Operating Accounts (221,928) 221,928 Project close out for Captain Office Remodel 669 CFD #95 Summit at Rosena II - - - 1,600,000 (1,600,000) 66937000 PW&E CFD #95 Summit @ Rosena II 8790 Operating Transfer Out 1,600,000 (1,600,000) Xfer to Fund #601 for Downtown West Parking Structure 670 CFD #87 El Paseo - - - 1,000,000 (1,000,000) 67037000 PW&E CFD #87 El Paseo 8790 Operating Transfer Out 1,000,000 (1,000,000) Xfer to Fund #602 for Downtown Revitalization property purchases 671 CFD #106 MountainView - - - 2,100,000 (2,100,000) 67137000 PW&E CFD#106 Mountain View 8790 Operating Transfer Out 2,100,000 (2,100,000) Xfer to Fund #601 for Downtown West Parking Structure 672 CFD #99 The Retreat - - - 800,000 (800,000) 67237000 PW&E CFD #99 The Retreat 8790 Operating Transfer Out 800,000 (800,000) Xfer to Fund #601 for Downtown West Parking Structure 673 CFD #100 Victoria 58,268 5,076,251 - 900,000 4,117,983 67337000 PW&E CFD #100 Victoria 6810 Bond Proceeds 5,105,793 5,105,793 Increase revenues for CFD #100 bond proceeds received 67337000 PW&E CFD #100 Victoria 6811 Bond Premium (29,542) (29,542) Decrease revenues for CFD #100 bond premium 67337000 PW&E CFD #100 Victoria 8721 Costs Of Issuance 58,268 (58,268) Increase appropriations for CFD #100 bond cost of issuance 67337000 PW&E CFD #100 Victoria 8790 Operating Transfer Out 900,000 (900,000) Xfer to Fund #601 for Downtown West Parking Structure 701 Sewer Maint & Operations 95,676 - - - (95,676) 70130101 DS DS Adm-Technology 7111 Part-Time Employees (10,000) 10,000 Delete PT Office Assistant position 70130101 DS DS Adm-Technology Various Personnel Accounts 18,494 (18,494) New Environmental Control Technician position 70130112 DS DS Adm-PT & Sewer Program 7111 Part-Time Employees (10,000) 10,000 Eliminate Part-time GIS Intern II Position 70130112 DS DS Adm-PT & Sewer Program 8130 Other Professional Svcs 2,110 (2,110) C/O FY22-23 PO Budget for Temp Svcs. 70137114 PW&E Sewer Maintenance Various Personnel Accounts 10,791 (10,791) New Administrative Clerk II position 70137114 PW&E Sewer Maintenance Various Personnel Accounts 11,621 (11,621) New Administrative Analyst II position 70137114 PW&E Sewer Maintenance Various Personnel Accounts (11,580) 11,580 Eliminate Admin Tech position PC#37135 70137114 PW&E Sewer Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 4,240 (4,240) C/O FY22-23 PO Budget for Temp Svcs. 70137114 PW&E Sewer Maintenance 8130 Other Professional Svcs 30,000 (30,000) Increase appropriations for Sewer bay reconfiguration construction, flooring, chairs
70137114 PW&E Sewer Maintenance 8314 Land & Bldg Improvements 30,000 (30,000) Increase appropriations for Sewer bay reconfiguration Cabinets 70137114 PW&E Sewer Maintenance 8317 Maintenance Equipment 20,000 (20,000) Increase appropriations for Sewer bay reconfiguration HVAC 702 Sewer Capital Projects 294,000 - - - (294,000) 37600063-702-A PW&E Courtplace Apartments 8330 Construction Contracts 294,000 (294,000) Increase appropriations for sewer improvements @ Courtplace Apartments 703 Sewer Replacement 460,936 - - - (460,936) 37104334-703-A PW&E Industry Sewer Lift Rehab 8331 Construction Contingency 297,990 (297,990) } 37104335-703-A PW&E Tamarind Sewer Lift Rehab 8331 Construction Contingency 162,946 (162,946) } 720 Stage Red 500,000 - - - (500,000) 72030104 DS Stage Red 8130 Other Professional Svcs 500,000 (500,000) Increase appropriations for Stage Red operations and consultant fee CC approved 02/13/24, File #21-2803
Appropriate contingency funds for Pump Station Improvement Project CC approved 11/14/23, File #21-2579
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Organization
Project #
Dept
Organization/Project
Description
Object Object Description Appropriations Revenues
Transfers
In
Transfers
Out
FB Impact Reason
Other Funds - Recommended Adjustments
Fiscal Year 2023/2024
751 Fleet Operations 274,137 (25,736) - - (299,873) 75137305 PW&E Fleet Maintenance 6710 Motorpool Charges (25,736) (25,736) Adjust motorpool charges based on new vehicles 75137305 PW&E Fleet Maintenance Various Personnel Accounts 8,095 (8,095) New Administrative Clerk II position 75137305 PW&E Fleet Maintenance Various Personnel Accounts 11,622 (11,622) New Administrative Analyst II position 75137305 PW&E Fleet Maintenance Various Personnel Accounts (11,580) 11,580 PC# 37135 Eliminate Admin Tech position 75137306 PW&E Fleet Replacement 8319 Vehicles 175,750 (175,750) Appropriate funds for new Animal Service Truck 75137306 PW&E Fleet Replacement 8319 Vehicles 90,250 (90,250) Increase appropriations for replacement PD utility vehicle 31,865,533 22,138,175Total Other Funds Transfers
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City of Fontana
Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 21-2823 Agenda Date: 3/12/2024
Agenda #: B. Category: New Business
FROM:
Planning Department
SUBJECT:
Miscellaneous Project No. 24 - 001: Review of the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report RECOMMENDATION:
Direct staff to send the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
COUNCIL GOALS:
· Enhance the local environment for future generations and create a healthy economic and environmental future by creating neighborhoods that are attractive, safe and convenient for walkers and bicyclists.
DISCUSSION:
Background
The Planning Commission was presented with a report and presentation for the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report at their February 20, 2024 meeting and voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council direct staff to send the report to the Governor’sOffice of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing (HCD).
Project Description/Analysis
The General Plan is mandated by California Government Code Section 65300, which requires each city and county to adopt a comprehensive plan for the physical development of the jurisdiction. It addresses land use, transportation routes, population growth, open space, air and water quality, noise, safety issues and other related physical, social, and economic development factors. Through the identification of goals, objectives, and policies, a General Plan creates a strategy framework for implementation. In addition to serving as a basis for local decision making, the General Plan establishes a clear set of development rules for citizens, developers, decision-makers, neighboring cities and counties, and provides the community with an opportunity to participate in the planning decision-making process.
Government Code Section 65400 mandates that all cities and counties submit to their legislative bodies an annual report on the status of their General Plan and progress in its implementation. A copy of this progress report must be sent to the Governor’sOffice of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1st of each year.
Annual Progress Reports (APRs) provide local legislative bodies with information regarding the status and implementation of the General Plan for their city or county. The annual progress report City of Fontana Printed on 3/5/2024Page 1 of 2
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status and implementation of the General Plan for their city or county. The annual progress report also allows the City of Fontana to determine the effectiveness of the Housing Element and identify necessary “course adjustments” to Housing Department goals, programs, policies, and implementation measures.
The City’slegislative bodies have used the 2015-2035 General Plan as the primary source of long- range planning and policy direction. All future development activities will be consistent with the General Plan which will continue to guide growth and preserve the quality of life within the community. The General Plan Annual Report (Attachment No. 1) details the key implementation actions that the City accomplished or made progress on in 2023.
Additionally, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) requires the reporting of Housing Element Implementation on specific state reporting forms. The method of reporting of Housing Element implementation is established by HCD with the purpose of tracking overall housing production in a community, as well as a jurisdiction' s progress toward meeting its regional housing needs assessment (RHNA) allocation. A summary of the City’shousing efforts in 2023 is included in Attachment No. 2 of this report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
MOTION:
Direct staff to send the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
2. 2023 Annual Housing Element Progress Report - Housing Element Implementation City of Fontana Printed on 3/5/2024Page 2 of 2
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1 City of Fontana
General Plan Annual Progress Report
January 2023—December 2023
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2 CITY OF FONTANA
2023 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT
Prepared by the
Planning Department
Vision Statement
Fontana is a dynamic, thriving community that supports education, growth, safety and a positive community fabric.
Our community is creating the opportunities that courage social and economic investment.
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3 PAGE
Table of Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Background - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -5
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ORGANIZATION/PLANNING ACTIVITIES
General Plan Background- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Planning Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-8 Building and Safety Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-10 Housing Element Reporting Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11-12 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -13-14
General Plan Implementation Status- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- - -- - -15 Chapter No. 5 – Housing Element - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- - -- - -- 16 Chapter No. 7 – Conservation, Open Space and Trails - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 Chapter No. 8 – Community Mobility and Circulation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 Chapter No. 15 – Land Use Zoning and Urban Design - - - - -- - -- - -- - -- 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4 INTRODUCTION
Purpose of this Document
Section 65400 (b) of the State of California government Code requires planning agencies provide an annual report to their leg islative body, the Governor ’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) of the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation. The four basic purposes of the annual report are as follows:
• To provide information to assess progress on implementation of the General Plan in accordance with the stated goals, polices and implementation measures.
• Provide information to identify necessary course adjustments or modifications to the General Plan as a means to improve implementation.
• To provide a clear correlation between land use decisions made during the reporting period, and the goals, policies and implementation measures in the General Plan.
• To provide information regarding local agency progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the development of housing.
The General Plan Annual Progress Report summarizes the City of Fontana ’s progress towards implementing the goals, policies and programs of the 2015 -2035 City’s General Plan. It covers the period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The report provides for the annual review of the General plan to assess the level of implementation and effectiveness of the General Pla n as a guide for orderly growth and development. The General Plan Progress Report also provides information regarding the City ’s progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs.
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5 BACKGROUND
The City of Fontana was incorporated on June 25, 1952. Fontana is a general -law city governed by codes adopted by the legislators of the State of California. The City of Fontana is governed by an elected Mayor and four District Council Member s.
Located in the Inland Empire, Fontana is situated 110 miles north of San Diego, 50 miles east of Los Angeles, 50 miles northe ast of the heart of Orange County and 15 miles west of the City of San Bernardino.
The Fontana planning area encompasses approximately 52.4 square miles (43.1 square miles -city limits/9.3 square miles-sphere of influence area). Since the last comprehensive update to the General Plan in 2018, the population of the City has increase d from 209,895 (source: General Plan Chapter 2 and 2020 US Census —Quick facts) to 210,761.
The City of Fontana has extensively used the specific plan process for much of the undeveloped land in its planning area.
Currently, the City of Fontana has adopted twenty -seven (27) specific plans and community plans. The specific plans and community plans within the city limits encompass almost 12,000 acres, representing over 26,000 dwelling units, 700 acres of commercial development, and 2,700 acres of industrial property.
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6 GENERAL PLAN BACKGROUND
The General Plan is mandated by California Government
Code Section 65300, which requires each city and county to adopt a comprehensive plan for the physical
development of the jurisdiction. It addresses land use, transportation routes, population growth, open space,
air and water quality, noise, safety issues and other
related physical, social and economic development
factors. Through the identification of goals, objectives, and policies, a General Plan creates a strategy
framework for implementation. In addition to serving as a basis for local decision making, the General Plan
establishes a clear set of development rules for citizens, developers, decision -makers, neighboring cities and
counties, and provides the community with an
opportunity to participate in the planning and decision - making process.
In November of 2018, the City adopted a comprehensive
update to the General Plan that contains a shared vision for the future community of Fontana, a plan outlining
strategies on how to pursue and achieve that vision, and an action plan that assists in advancing the goals,
policies, and implementation measures outlined in the
general plan.
AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN
State law allows the city to amend its General Plan no
more than four times per year. Amendments may be
proposed and acted upon at any time during the year
and one action may include multiple amendments. Any
changes to the General Plan require a public hearing by the City Council and evaluation of the environmental
impacts as required by the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
In 2023, the City amended the General Plan four times,
to facilitate ten development entitlement applications.
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7 PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Planning Department of the Development Services Organization is the initial contact for development through the land entitlement process. From inception to completion, Planning works to ensure the highest standards for the use and design of any project submitted, while meeting the applicant ’s needs as well. This section outlines the activities of the Planning Department from January 2023 through December 2023.
The day-to-day planning activities include:
Administering the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Development Code) Answering public inquiries
Processing planning applications for the Planning Commission and City Council Reviewing and approving business license applications for zoning compliance Preparing reports for the Planning Commission and City Council Reviewing development plans for compliance with City standards (Plan Checks) Review landscaping plan checks
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8 Telephone/Entitlement Activity
Telephone activity represents the number of people
calling for assistance to the Planning Department. Phone calls are kept and tracked on a monthly basis. In 2023, the total number of calls received were 4,694.
The Planning Department now offers government services
through an online permitting resource known as the Build Fontana Portal. Build Fontana is utilized to streamline the entitlement process for the applicant.
Planning Applications
The City of Fontana utilizes a Master Case Number (MCN) tracking system which is assigned to every unique formal entitlement request. The Master Case Number serves as a tracking mechanism for the number of projects that have been taken in the city. For example, a proposal for a new shopping development will be assigned an MCN.
Underneath the number there will be all required
entitlement applications for the project such as
Conditional Use Permit requests, Variances, and Zone
Changes. This number does not include amendments to
previous entitlements such as Conditional Use Permits
and Design Review Permits. Based on the Master Case
Number (MCN) tracking system, a total of 124 planning
entitlement applications were received during this review period. Also, during this review period a total of 71
planning entitlement were approved.
In addition to the applications, planning staff reviewed business licenses and conducted plan check review to
ensure the proposed business, improvement and new
construction are in compliance with the zoning code.
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9 BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT
The Building and Safety Department is responsible for a variety of tasks that include issuing permits, pro- cessing plan check submittals, and inspections. The Building and Safety Department provides professional plan checking, permitting, and inspections that assure adherence and compliance with the 2022 California Building Code. New building construction and tenant improvements require plan check review for zoning and Building Code compliance.
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10 Building and Safety
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
The City issued 469 permits for new single -family homes within calendar year 2023 and 139 for Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADU’s).
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCES
The City issued permits for 185 multi -family units within calendar year 2023.
COMMERCIAL
Commercial development for calendar year 2023
resulted in 13 new building permits issued for 45,703 SF square feet of new commercial area with an approximate
valuation of $12,722,456.98.
INDUSTRIAL
Industrial development during calendar year 2023
resulted in 11 new building permits that were issued for 2,542,493 square feet of new industrial area with an
approximate valuation of $204,733,172.11.
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11 HOUSING ELEMENT
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12 Housing Element Reporting Requirements
Housing Element law requires quantification of each jurisdiction ’s existing and projected housing needs for all income levels. The City’s Department of Housing and Business Development continues to administer the Community Development Block Grant Funds in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements. In addition, existing programs in the Zoning and Development Code (i.e.
Accessory Dwelling Units) provides the City with the flexibility and standards to encourage future development of low income housing.
The Housing Element is one of the seven State mandated elements included in the City of Fontana ’s General Plan. The purpose of the Housing Element is to identify and plan for the City ’s existing and projected housing needs; it contains a detailed outline and work program of the City ’s goals, policies, quantified objectives, and programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing for a sustainable future. On February 8, 2022 the City Council approved Resolution No. 2022 -011 for the adoption of a comprehensive update to the Housing Element (6th Cycle Housing Element Update) that will plan for the 2021-2029 planning period.
Each eight-year planning cycle, the City is allocated a specific number of housing units called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) determined by the Southern California Association of Governments. The RHNA quantifies current and future housing growth within a City. The Table shows the median income limits established by HUD for the Fontana area with the associated affordable rent and affordable home sales prices for each income category along with number of building permits issued for years 2021 to 2029.
City of Fontana Housing Need by Income Category
Income
Category
Units
Needed
2021-
2029
Units
2021
Units
2022
Units
2023
Units
2024
Units
2025
Units
2026
Units
Built
2027
Units
Built
2028
Re-
maining
Needed
2021-
2029
Units
Built
2029
Very Low
(0-50%)
<$31,950
5,109 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,109 0
Low
(51-80%)
<$51,100
2,950 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,890 0
Moderate
(81-120%)
<$73,680
3,035 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,035 0
Above Moder-
ate
(>120%)
>$73,680
6,425 1,122 658 803 0 0 0 0 0 3,842 0
Totals 17,519 1,182 658 803 0 0 0 0 0 14,876 0
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13 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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14 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP)
The State of California Government Code Section 66002
requires local agencies that have developed a fee program to adopt a CIP indicating the approximate location, size, timing and an estimate of the cost of all facilities or improvements to be financed by fees. The City of Fontana has such a fee program and the City ’s adopted seven -year Capital Improvement Program outlines the infrastructure needs for the future.
Projects and expenditures identified for future fiscal years are approved on a planning basis and do not receive
expenditure authority until they are part of the capital budget for that fiscal year. The public, City Council, Planning Commission, Engineering, and Parks and
Recreation Commission review of the overall seven -year program is performed annually for effective
implementation of the City ’s Vision Statement as well as the City Council’s more immediate goals and objectives.
The Seven -year Capital Improvement Program for FYs
2023/2024 through 2029/2030 sets forth infrastructure
needs and a capital plan involving 178 projects totaling approximately $995,192 million. Of this, all projects and expenditures identified for future fiscal years beyond
2023/2024 are approved on a planning basis and do not
receive expenditure authority until they are part of the capital budget for that fiscal year. A review of the seven - year program is performed annually by the Parks and
Community Services Commission, the Planning Commission
and the City Council in order to ensure effective
implementation of the City ’s Vision Statement as well as the City Council’s Goals.
The City ’s seven -year CIP continues to advance the “City Council ’s Vision” and strive to accomplish the “City Council ’s Goals and Objectives”. This vision statement and the goals and objectives adopted by the City Council will guide the development of policies, goals and objectives adopted in the City’s General Plan.
FY 21/22 – FY 27/28, 7-Year CIP Project Budget
CIP Category Amount
(Thousands)
No. Of
Projects
Flood Control & Storm Drain $19,824 3
Major Corridor/Interchanges $164,047 11
Open Space & Recreation $62,210 10
Other Capital Improvements $67,921 11
Public Building Improvements $62,522 10
Resource Mgt/Conservation $823 1
Sewer Improvements $13,333 8
Street Improvements $532,768 77
Technology $36,506 4
Traffic $35,238 43
Totals $995,192 178
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15 GENERAL PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION STATUS
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16 Chapter No. 5 – Housing Element
The State of California mandates that each county and city maintain a Housing Element in their General Plan. Section 65583 of the Government Code sets forth the specific components to be contained in a community ’s housing element, including the City ’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
In addition to providing assistance and guidance for the City ’s Housing Element, the Housing Department administers a variety of community development activities including affordable housing activities and neighborhood improvement programs. Following are programs and activities supporting the goals of the Housing Element:
Updates:
TEMPORARY REDUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (TRDIF) FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (RESOLUTION NO. 2023-004)
The City Council approved a Resolution on January 24, 2023 for applicants to enter into an agreement for a temporary reduction to development impact fees for residential development that provides for a fifty percent reduction on development impact fees for all residential permits issued between the dates of October 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023, which resulted in lower fees. This agreement also specifies construction deadlines to ensure that the residential units will be built in a timely manner.
MINOR PUDs ALLOWED BY RIGHT (ORDINACE NO. 1936)
Ordinance No. 1936 was adopted by City Council on November 15, 2023 to include development standards for Planned Unit Developments (PUD) and provision for minor PUDs to be allowed by -right, which will remove the requirements for public hearings and streamline the process for the development of additional housing.
CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act, is a stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law that provides economic assistance for families struggling financially due to the effects of COVID -19 –19. Through an Emergency Rental/Mortgage Assistance program, the City was able to assist families struggling financially due to the effect of COVID -19 by paying up to six months rent or mortgage payments.
Other Housing Accomplishments
Provided Fair Housing Services to 85 residents
Acquired one single -family housing unit and seven multi -family units to add to the City Housing Authority’s rental inventory.
Approved the Design and Development Agreement (DDA) for a 106 unit multi-family affordable project
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17 Chapter No. 7 – Conservation, Open Space and
Trails
Open space and parks are key aspects to well being for Fontana residents.
Updates:
Goal 2: Large city parks and open spaces include planting, and natural areas attractive to birds and other wildlife.
Action C: Consider wildlife value when planting public spaces.
On July 26, 2022 the City Council approved Resolution No. 2022 -083, where the city accepted a dedication of a property of approximately 70 acres to include 55.34 acres of open space and 16 acres of land aimed at restoration of the Riversidian Sage Scrub located at southeastern portion of the City of Fontana, located on the north by a Southern California Edison (SCE) utility corridor, on the west by Jurupa Hills, on the south by residential properties located within the City of Jurupa Valley, and on the east near Armstrong Road near the San Bernardino County community of Bloomington. Within the last review period, the City has been working with biologist to coordinate restoration activities and installation of habitat fencing for this conservation area.
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18 Chapter No. 8 – Community Mobility and
Circulation
This element of the General Plan focuses on transportation policies.
Updates:
Goal 7: The City of Fontana participates in shaping regional policies to reduce traffic congestion and green house gas emissions.
Action D: Support the adoption and use of technologies that reduce emissions from passenger and transit vehicles.
Iwatani Hydrogen Fueling Station
During the last review period the Planning Commission approved a project that modify a site developed with a convivence store to include hydrogen fueling station by installing hydrogen fueling pumps along with associated equipment on a site located on the northwest corner of Sierra Avenue and Slover Avenue. This project facilitates the use alternative energy that will reduce green house gas.
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19 Chapter No. 15 -Land Use, Zoning, and Urban
Design
This element of the General Plan sets forth the policy framework for the physical development of Fontana. It is a guide for the decision -makers that sets the pattern, distribution, density and intensity of land uses that over time will assist the City in achieving the vision of Fontana for the future.
Updates:
Goal 2: Fontana development patterns support a high quality of life and economic prosperity.
Action A: Preserve, protect, and connect existing master - planned neighborhoods.
Downtown Core (SB 2 Grant)
During this review period, the City updated the General Plan to revitalize the Downtown. Land uses within the newly designated Downtown Core allow for higher density for residential development to meet housing demand and an opportunity for residents who prefer an urban setting. The Downtown Chapter of the General Plan was updated to promote denser housing, entertainment venues and exciting dining options. Lastly, the General Plan is implementing a strategy of closing a section of Sierra Avenue to make way for a pedestrian plaza with amenities and commercial destinations for the City and region.
Midland Plaza
A new shopping center that will host restaurants, drive -thru establishments, drug store, fueling station, and retail suites that is located on the southwest corner of Sierra Avenue and Baseline Avenue.
Fontana Square
A new commercial center with In N Out and a sit down restaurant, Hotel, along with a Banquet facility located at the northwest corner of South Highland Avenue and Citrus Avenue.
88 unit Multi-Family Project
During this review period a new 88 unit multiple family project with amenities that include a pool/spa, two -story club house with lounges, gym, tot lot, dog park, and private open space in the form of balconies and patios was approve at the northwest corner of Sierra Avenue and Ramona Avenue.
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Jurisdiction Fontana
Reporting Year 2023
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
820
820
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 0 27 0
Single-family Detached 270 469 324
2 to 4 units per structure 124 0 0
5+ units per structure 402 185 54
Accessory Dwelling Unit 0 139 118
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 796 820 496
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units 112 287
513 516
258
1,325
245
0 0
0 Very Low
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Total Housing Units Disapproved:
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals Indicated as Infill
Not Indicated as Infill
Housing Applications Summary
Total Housing Applications Submitted:
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:
Total Housing Units Approved:
Use of SB 35 Streamlining Provisions - Applications
Number of SB 35 Streamlining Applications
Number of SB 35 Streamlining Applications Approved
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Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units # of Projects Units SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 0 0
AB 2011 (2022) [Multi-family in commercial zones] 0 0
SB 6 (2022) [Multi-family with affordable units in commercial zones] 0 0 SB 35 (2017) [Streamlining for affordable housing] 0 0
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications # of Applications Units Ministerial 200 200
Discretionary 13 1080
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0 Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count 15 0Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA
Units Constructed - SB 35 Streamlining Permits
Programs Implemented
210