DocuSign Envelope ID: B71EAA80- OCF4- 4582- AB5E- 9523AA44B885 City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Minutes
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
2: 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
DocuSign Envelope ID: B71EAA80- OCF4- 4582- AB5E- 9523AA44B885 CLOSED SESSION:
A. 1: 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, March 12, 2024.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m., with all members of the City Council present.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION:
There were no public communications received for the following items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Gov. Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 1))
Name of Case: Manuel Vargas v. City of Fontana
Case no. CIVSB2316755
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL:
A. 2: 00 P. M. Call To Order/ Roll Call:
The Regular Meeting of the Fontana City Council was held in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers, 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Mayor Warren called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Warren, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, Council Members Cothran, Roberts and Sandoval.
City Clerk Germaine Key was also present.
ABSENT: City Treasurer Janet Koehler -Brooks
INVOCATION/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A. Invocation/ Pledge of Allegiance:
The invocation was given by Council Member Roberts, followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Council Member Sandoval.
DocuSign Envelope ID: B71EAA80- OCF4- 4582- AB5E- 9523AA44B885 CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
City Attorney Ruben Duran reported that the City Council met in Closed Session on the items listed on the agenda, provided direction to staff, and took no reportable action.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Special Presentations
Mayor Warren and City Council recognized Officer Joshua Rodriguez as Fontana Police Department' s October 2023 Employee of the Month.
Mayor Warren swore in Fontana Police Officers, Eric Gonzalez, Jacob Hernandez and Sophia Stracner.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Public Communications
The following individuals spoke under public communications:
Edgar with Luca Survivors spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Ulysses Mora spoke in support of Planned Parenthood.
Adrianna spoke in support of Planned Parenthood.
Hector spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Chris spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Claudia Shannon spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Bill Shannon spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Anastasia Rogers of Rainbow Prolife Alliance spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Lucia Garmendia spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Matias Silva spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Margo Alducin spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
DocuSign Envelope ID: B71EAA80- OCF4- 4582- AB5E- 9523AA44B885 Timothy Johnson spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Arnel Recio spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Richard Montano spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Juliet Lopez spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Johnathan Lopez spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Amily Buenrostro spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Michelle Rodriguez spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Claudia Cuevas spoke in support of Planned Parenthood.
Marvin N. spoke in support of Planned Parenthood.
Bobbi Jo C spoke in support of Planned Parenthood.
The Catholic Church ( 16461 Harvey Drive) spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Leticia M. spoke in support of Planned Parenthood.
Julio Alvarado spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Jacob Lopez spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Husam Suloiman of Inland Valley Muslims spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Ingrid/ Survivors spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Astrid C. spoke in support of Planned Parenthood.
Steven Cantero spoke in support of Planned Parenthood.
Mark Richichi spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Herlinda Carrillo spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Evangelina Mojica spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Deborah Hall Lindsey of the Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana thanked the City Council and community for their efforts with organizing the parade.
DocuSign Envelope ID: B71EAA80- OCF4- 4582- AB5E- 9523AA44B885 CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed by a vote of 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items " A - I" with Council Member Cothran abstaining on Item " E." 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- 2880
Approve the minutes of the February 27, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
B. Accept Donation from Bel -Air Swap - Meet, Inc ( 2023 Festival of 21- 2843 Winter)
Accept donation from Bel -Air Swap -Meet, Inc in the amount of $ 5,000 for use towards 2023 Festival of Winter Event.
C. Accept Donation from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. ( 2023 21- 2845 Festival of Winter)
Accept donation from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc in the amount of $ 2, 500 for use towards 2023 Festival of Winter Event.
D. Award a Construction Contract for the Miller Park Fence 21- 2852 Installation Project ( Bid No. DE- 24- 08- SB)
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Dash Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the Miller Park Fence Installation Project (# 37600045) in the amount of 605, 572. 00, and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of 60, 557. 20 ( Bid No. DE- 24- 08- SB).
2. 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 Miller Park Fence Installation Project.
E. Award Bid for Baseline Avenue Median Landscape 21- 2855 Improvements ( PW- 24- 70- SB)
Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Superb Engineering Inc. for the construction of Baseline Avenue Median Landscape Improvements in the amount of $ 466, 577. 35 and authorize a 10% contingency amount of $46,658 ( Bid No. PW-24- 70-SB).
F. Police Department Monthly Information Update 21- 2856 Accept the Police Department monthly information update for January 2024.
DocuSign Envelope ID: B71EAA80- OCF4- 4582- AB5E- 9523AA44B885 G. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services 21- 2871 Agreement ( SQ- 47- DE- 23) for Architecture and Interior Design Services ( Stage Red)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to a Professional Services Agreement ( SQ- 47- DE-23) with Ideation Design Group for architectural and Interior Design services for the renovation of Stage RED in the amount of $ 55,580 for a total contract amount of $264, 880 plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $ 5, 000.
H. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the San Bernardino Associated 21- 2887 Governments Joint Powers Authority Agreement and approve the incremental increase in member dues to $ 100, 327.
1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for the Joint Exercise of Powers relative to the San Bernardino Associated Governments, now referred to as the San Bernardino Council of Governments ( SBCOG), SANBAG JPA to amend language concerning the method by which member agency dues are assessed.
2. Increase membership dues by $43, 334, for a total of $ 63,834 for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025 and an additional increase of $ 36, 493 for a total of 100, 327 for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026.
I. Update City Council Meeting Policy 21- 2899
Approve update of the City Council Meeting Policy
NEW BUSINESS:
A. New Business
A. Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Midyear Budget Status Report 21- 2811 Approve the recommended Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Midyear Budget adjustments.
Chief Financial Officer Jessica Brown provided the staff report.
Mayor Warren asked if the Stage Red enterprise fund would be paid back as revenues were received and if a formula had been determined.
Chief Financial Officer Jessica Brown stated that the enterprise fund would be paid back as revenues were received and a formal agreement would be brought back to the Council for approval. Also noted that the General Fund would be impacted if a formal agreement was not approved.
Council Member Cothran asked if the City was still in a strong financial position.
DocuSign Envelope ID: B71EAA80- OCF4- 4582- AB5E- 9523AA44B885 Chief Financial Officer Jessica Brown stated the City was in a strong financial position because decisions on any reoccurring and ongoing expenditures were taken closely into consideration.
Council Member Roberts asked if the Police Department background investigator position was an in- house position or contracted.
Chief Financial Officer Jessica Brown stated it was an in-house part time position.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Cothran, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed unanimously by a vote of 5-0 to approve New Business Item " A." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
B. Miscellaneous Project No. 24 - 001: Review of the 2023 21- 2823 General Plan Annual Progress Report
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).
Senior Planner Rina Leung provided the staff report.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, and passed unanimously by a vote of 5-0 to approve New Business Item " B." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Communications
City Manager Matthew Ballantyne encouraged the community to attend the Spring Street Night Market on March 15th.
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/ REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/ Reports
City Clerk Key congratulated the Police Department Employee of the Month, newly sworn -in officers, and Community Services Department staff for the recent Jazz Fest.
Council Member Sandoval expressed condolences to the Cruz family.
Council Member Roberts asked if Proposition 1 could be made public as it related to the City and Planned Parenthood. Expressed condolences to the Cruz family and to the family of
DocuSign Envelope ID: B71EAA80- OCF4- 4582- AB5E- 9523AA44B885 Carroll Gene Wolfinbarger.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia expressed condolences to the Cruz family and thanked those who attended the vigil and supported the family.
Council Member Cothran expressed condolences to the Cruz family and thanked all who attended the Little League Opening Day. Also discussed the upcoming policy conference he would be attending.
Mayor Warren discussed the recent South by Southwest US Conference of Mayor' s event and stated more info would be provided. Also discussed the recent Black History Parade, Jazz Fest and upcoming Mayor' s Conference in China. Offered condolences to the families of Carroll Gene Wolfinbarger and Elias and Sarah Cruz and thanked staff and the community for their support.
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Mayor Warren and the City Council led a moment of silence in memory of the following individuals:
1. Elias Cruz
2. Sarah Cruz
3. George Wolfinbarger
Mayor Warren adjourned the meeting at 3:35 p.m. to the next Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.
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Christina Rudsell
Deputy City Clerk
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE FONTANA CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 26, 2024.
Germaine Key
City Clerk
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