City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Minutes
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
2:00 PM
Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers
Special 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 McClellan Key - City Clerk
Janet Koehler-Brooks, City Treasurer
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, June 18, 2024.
Mayor Warren called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m., with all m embers of the City Council present. Council Member Sandoval was absent.
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: Catalyst - Fontana LLC v. City of Fontana, et al Case No. CIVSB2329401
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Gov. Code § 54956.9) Initiation of litigation: Number of potential cases: (1)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – ALL BARGAINING UNITS EXCEPT
POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION
(Gov. Code Section 54957.6).
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
A. 2:00 P.M. Call To Order/Roll Call:
The Special Meeting of the Fontana City Council was held in the Gr over W. Taylor Council Chambers, 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Mayor Warren called the Special City Council Meeting to order at 2:11 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Warren, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members Cothran and Roberts.
City Treasurer Janet Koehler-Brooks and City Clerk Germaine Key were also present.
ABSENT: Council Member Sandoval
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 Mayor Pro Tem Garcia.
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.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Public Communications
The were no public communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Cothran, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed by a vote of 4- 0 to approve Consent Calendar I tems “A-E.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren , Garcia, Cothran and Roberts; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Sandoval
A. Approval of Minutes 21-3056
Approve the minutes of the May 28, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
B. Initiation and Intention to Levy Assessments for 2024-25 for 21-3022 Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-033, of the City of Fontana, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Assessment Within Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for 2024-25 and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Therefore.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-034, of the City of Fontana, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 ("LMD #1") for 2024- 25 and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing on the Levy of the Proposed Assessment.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-035, of the City of Fontana, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Assessment Within Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 for 2024-25 and Ordering the Preparation of
the Engineer’s Report Therefore.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-036, of the City of Fontana, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 ("LMD # 2") for 2024- 25 and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing on the Levy of the Proposed Assessment.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-037, of the City of Fontana, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Assessment Within Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 for 2024-25 and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Therefore.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-038, of the City of Fontana, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 ("LMD # 3") for 2024-25 and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing on the Levy of the Proposed Assessment.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-039, of the City of Fontana, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Assessment Within Landscape Maintenance District No. 3-1 for 2024-25 and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Therefore.
8. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-040, of the City of Fontana, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within Landscape Maintenance District No. 3- 1 ("LMD # 3-1") for 2024-25 and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing on the Levy of the Proposed Assessment.
9. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-041, of the City of Fontana, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Assessment Within Local Lighting Maintenance District No. 3 for 2024-25 and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Therefore.
10. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-042, of the City of Fontana, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within Local Lighting Maintenance District No. 3 ("LLMD # 3") for 2024-25 and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing on the Levy of the Proposed Assessment.
C. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Service Agreement 21-3054 with Kimley -Horn Associates, Inc. for Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Administration
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement SP-49-DS-21 for Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Administration with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. in the additional amount of $9,200 for a total not to exceed $478,575.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments to the contract with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. for Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Administration.
D. Approve Change Order (1) Stage RED (DE-24-25-SB) Contract 21-3066 for the Interior Renovation for Stage RED
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Interior Renovation for Stage RED Contract (DE-24-25-SB) in the amount of $325,000 for a total contract of $1,900,000.
2. Approve budget adjustments to increase appropriation in the amount of $325,000 in Fund 601 Project No. 37300002.
E. Homelessness Prevention Resource and Care Center Services 21-3068
1. Authorize Development Services to procure the services utilizing Section
3.1.5 Non-Competitive method of the Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual.
2. Approve the proposal and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Pursuit 360 Strategies in the amount of $50,000 for a minimum of 6 (six) months with 60-day extensions thereafter if agreed upon by both parties for Homeless Resources Strategic Analysis & Services Implementation.
3. Approve an increase in appropriations of $170,000 in the General Fund (10130103) and authorize the carryforward of available budget to fiscal year 2024-25 at fiscal yearend.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. New Business
A. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Supplemental Budget Report 21-3051
1. Approve the recommended 2024-25 Supplemental Budget adjustments and authorize adjustments for final fund balance.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 043, of the City Council of the City of Fontana establishing a General Fund Appropriations limit of $370,164,949 pursuant to Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution for 2024-25.
3. Authorize the carryforward of the available budget at fiscal yearend to the following fiscal year for all capital improvement projects and obligations funded with grants and other one-time funding.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 044, of the City Council of the City of Fontana adopting the updated salary table for the Fontana Police Officers’
Association for the 2024-25.
Chief Financial Officer Jessica Brown provided the staff report.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and passed by a vote of 4- 0 to approve New Business Item “A.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran and Roberts; NOES:
None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Sandoval
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Communications
City Manager Matt Ballantyne congratulated the Council on completion of the Stage Red project and the opening of Fire Station 81. Also encouraged the community t o attend the 4th of July Celebration on June 29 th at Summit High School and stated that the summer concerts would be held at various parks with the next concert at Fontana Park on June 20th.
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
City Treasurer Koehler-Brooks thanked Chief Financial Officer Jessica Brown and Finance staff for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Supplemental Budget presentation.
City Clerk Key discussed the Stage Red opening, congratulated all on the Fire Station 81 opening and stated she looked forward to the 4th of July Celebration and summer concerts.
Council Member Roberts thanked Chief Financial Officer Jessica Brown and Finance staff for the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Supplemental Budget and congratulated all on the Fire Station 81 opening. Also commended Deputy City Manager Phil Burum on the Stage Red opening event.
Council Member Cothran commended Deputy City Manager Burum on the Stage Red opening event. Discussed the opening of Fire Station 81 and the Counc il's recent trip to Washington, DC to thank Fontana's federal representatives for current funding and lobby for future funding.
Also encouraged all to attend the upcoming summer concerts and asked staff to increase vector control at the parks due to the presence of mosquitos.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia thanked Deputy City Manager Burum for the Stage Red project and opening event. Also discussed recently completed and upcoming projects including the opening of Fire Station 81, the downtown parking structure and Sierra Avenue widening.
Mayor Warren thanked the community for their patience with the Sierra Avenue widening and stated that the center median landscaping would be completed soon. Also discussed the opening of Fire Station 81 and thanked Fontana's senate and congressional leaders for their support. Congratulated Deputy City Manager Burum on the Stage Red project and opening event and thanked Sammy Hagar for trusting the City with putting his name on the venue. Also
discussed upcoming summer events and activities.
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Mayor Warren adjourned the meeting at 3:0 1 p.m. to the Joint City Council and Planning Commission Workshop on Tuesday, June 18, 202 4, at 3:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.
WORKSHOP:
A. 3:00 P.M. Joint City Council and Planning Commission Workshop
a. Foothill Boulevard & Sierra Avenue Corridors Economic Analysis
The Joint Workshop meeting with the Planning Commission and City Council was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 , in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335.
Mayor Warren called the meeting of the City Council to order at 3:13 p.m.
Planning Commission Chair Fort called the meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 3:13 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
City Council Members:
PRESENT: Mayor Warren, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members Cothran and Roberts
ABSENT: Council Member Sandoval
City Clerk Key and City Treasurer Koehler-Brooks were also in attendance.
Planning Commission:
PRESENT: Chair Fort, Vice-Chair Sanchez, Secretary Quintana and Commissioner Thrasher
ABSENT: Commissioner Sangha
The invocation was led by Planning Commission Chair Fort, followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia.
Commissioner Sangha arrived at 3:16 p.m.
City Clerk Key noted for the record that there were no public communication requests for
this meeting.
Deputy City Manager Burum discussed the need for an economic analysis for the Foothill Blvd and Sierra Avenue Corridors.
Ken Hira and Bobby Valenti of Kosmont Companies presented the economic analysis of the Foothill Blvd and Sierra Avenue corridors.
Discussion ensued about business attraction, retention, zoning and permitting.
Discussion also ensued about meeting the needs of businesses being attracted to the downtown area.
Deputy City Manager Burum stated that specific recommendations and changes based on today's workshop could be brought to the Planning Commission and then to the Council in the fall. Also stated that the development moratorium ended in July and staff would need to extend it another six months to one year.
Direction was provided to have staff work with Kosmont to come back with a specific recommendation based on the information provided.
Mayor Warren also suggested getting the public’s input.
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Mayor Warren adjourned the City Council Workshop at 4:29 p.m.
Planning Commission Chair Fort adjourned the Planning Commission Workshop at 4:29 p.m.
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Christina Rudsell, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE FONTANA CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 25, 2024.
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Germaine Key
City Clerk