City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Minutes
Tuesday, July 9, 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
WORKSHOP:
A. City Council Workshop: Goal Setting
The City Council Workshop was held in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers, 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, on Tuesday, July 9 , 2024. Mayor Warren called the workshop to order at 1:03 p.m. with all members of the City Council present.
City Treasurer Janet Koehler -Brooks and City Clerk Germaine Key were also in attendance.
Deputy City Manager Ray Ebert discussed proposed organization goals for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia proposed the following goals proposed by the City Council:
1. Marketing and outreach
2. Ongoing management plan for Stage Red
3. Secure homeless wraparound services for The Path
4. Complete the downtown marketing plan
5. Complete 9/11 memorial project
6. Allow improvements to existing non-conforming businesses to allow them to continue to operate
7. Define and explore media outreach opportunities to provide info to the community
8. Define City's economic development strategy
9. Develop a food truck ordinance to allow operations in industrial areas
Council Member Cothran discussed improving communication and outreach strategies for the community.
Council Member Roberts discussed the contracting of emergency and non- emergency ambulance services through CONFIRE and how it would impact the city.
Council Member Sandoval discussed parks maintenance and ensuring that maintenance is a top priority particularly with playgrounds and restrooms. Also discussed deterring vandalism to ensure that all parks and amenities are available for use. Suggested opening park restrooms from dawn to dusk.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia also suggested prioritizing public safety.
Deputy City Manager Ebert stated that the goals discussed would be updated and a final list would be provided to the Council.
City Manager Matt Ballantyne highlighted the 2023-2024 goals that were accomplished and thanked Council for the resources and staff for their efforts.
Mayor Warren thanked Council and staff.
The Workshop was adjourned at 1:38 p.m.
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 G rover W. Taylor Council Chambers, 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Mayor Warren called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 2:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Warren, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, C ouncil Members Cothran, Roberts and Sandoval.
City Treasurer Janet Koehler-Brooks and City Clerk Germaine Key were also present.
ABSENT: None
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 Cothran.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Public Communications
City Clerk Key stated that seven written communications were received, sent to the Council in advance of the meeting and would be added to the record.
Danielle Holley, Executive Director of the Fontana Chamber of Commerce provided the Chamber's 4th Quarter Report and discussed recent and upcoming events and activities.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Cothran, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed by a vote of 5 -0 to approve Consent Calendar Items “A-F.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
A. Approval of Minutes 21-3141
Approve the minutes of the June 25, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
B. Accept Donation from Quintessential Care Health & Wellness 21-3041 (2024 Fontana Days Run)
Accept donation from Quintessential Care Health & Wellness in the amount of $2,500 for use towards 2024 Fontana Days Run.
C. Contribution for the Stage Red Opening Event 21-3113 Authorize the Deputy City Manager to execute a contract with the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors to accept a contribution in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for use towards the Stage Red Opening Event expenses.
D. Purchase and Sale Agreement - 8463 Nuevo Avenue 21-3126
1. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of buildings and associated land located at 8463 Nuevo Avenue, more specifically described as APN 0191-163-23.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary or appropriate to effectuate said approvals and/or agreement.
E. Purchase and Sale Agreement - 16767 Spring Street 21-3127
1. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of buildings and associated land located at 16767 Spring Street, more specifically described as APNs 0191-162-21 and 0191-162-22.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary or appropriate to effectuate said approvals and/or agreement.
F. Reinstatement of Resolution No. 2024-048 21-3139
Adopt the reinstated Resolution No. 2024-048, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California. Authorize the City Clerk to replace the previous resolution with the corrected version, and direct the Finance Department to implement the corrected resolution in the upcoming tax billing cycle.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Master Case No. 24-044 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 21-3098 24-003: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 30 (Zoning and Development Code), pursuant to a categorical exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section
15060(c) and 15061(B)(3).
1. Determine that this Ordinance is categorically exempted pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(B)(3) (the common-sense exemption), and 15378 and Sections No. 3.01, 3.22, and 10.59 of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA, in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment where it can be with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and,
2. Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1954, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana approving Master Case No. 24-044 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 24-003 amending Chapter 30 to amend multiple sections of Chapter 30 of the Fontana Zoning and Development Code, including modifications to requirements for drive-through restaurants; modification of certain civic building setbacks in the Form Based Code; allowance for increases to certain building heights in connection with rooftop amenities in the Sierra Core; increased building length for duplex and triplex buildings in the Form Based Code; modification to Rowhouse and Porch Frontage building types in the Form Based Code; and removal of minimum barbeque facilities requirements in the Downtown Core; and the reading of the title constitutes the first thereof
Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Key stated that no written public communications were received.
Senior Planner Salvador Quintanilla provided 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 “A ”. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS:
A. New Business:
A. Resolutions to Place Measure on the November 5, 2024 21-3140 General Municipal Election Ballot to Enact a General Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) at the Rate of One Percent (1%); To Conso lidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election, and to
Set the Deadline and Rules for Primary Arguments and Rebuttal Arguments Regarding the Measure.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-057, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California calling for the placement of a general tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 general municipal election for the submission to the qualified voters of an ordinance to enact a general transactions and use tax (sales tax) at the rate of one percent (with tax ordinance included).
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-058, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino to consolidate a general municipal election to be held on November 5, 2024 with the statewide general election to be held on that date pursuant to §10403 of the Elections Code.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-059, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, providing for the filing of primary and rebuttal arguments and setting rules for the filing of written arguments regarding a City measure to be submitted on the November 5, 5054 general municipal election.
City Manager Ballantyne provided the staff report.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts , seconded by Council Member Cothran, and passed by a vote of 5 -0 to approve staff recommendation on New Business Item “A ”. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia Cothran, Roberts, Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Communications
City Manager Ballantyne recognized Community Services and Public Works staff for all their hard work with the 4th of July events.
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
City Treasurer Koehler-Brooks thanked Community Services and Public Works staff for all of their hard work with the 4th of July events.
City Clerk Key thanked Community Services and Public Works staff for all their hard work with the 4th of July events.
Council Member Roberts wished City Treasurer Koehler-Brooks a happy birthday and complimented Community Services and Public Works staff for all their hard work with the 4th of July events. Also commended Fire Department staff and Upland Fire Battalion Chief Tony Cisiano for their efforts with addressing the recent 400-acre fire in South Fontana.
Council Member Sandoval wished his daughter a happy birthday. Thanked Community Services and Public Works staff for all their hard work with the 4th of July events and suggested that the fireworks show be held on July 4th.
Council Member Cothran thanked Community Services and Public Works staff for all their hard work with the 4th of July events. Also stated that goats would be placed throughout south Fontana for fire brush control.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia thanked Community Services and Public Works staff for all their hard work with the 4th of July events. Also stated he looked forward to implementation of the 2024-2025 goals.
Mayor Warren thanked Deputy City Manager Phil lip Burum and Homeless Solutions Manager Lanea Coleman for their efforts in addressing homelessness and with the recent opening of The Path emergency shelter facility. Also thanked 2nd District County Supervisor Jesse Armendarez for their efforts in opening The Path and discussed the importance of working together as a region.
Mayor Warren also provided an update on the efforts of the US Conference of Mayors. Also thanked Police, Fire, Community Services and Public Works staff for all their hard work with the 4th of July events and thanked the community for invites to various block parties and the opportunity to connect.
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Mayor Warren and the City Council led a moment of silence in memory of the following individual:
1. Thomas “Tom” Rabone
2. Wayne Evans
3. Devin Mongenel-Enriquez
Mayor Warren adjourned the meeting at 2:36 p.m. to the next Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 23 , 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, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE FONTANA CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 23, 2024.
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Germaine Key
City Clerk