City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Minutes
Tuesday, July 23, 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
CLOSED SESSION:
A. 12:30 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 23, 2024.
Mayor Warren called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m., with all members of the City Counc il present.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION:
There were no public communications received for the following items:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
(Gov. Code Section 54957)
2. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Planned Parenthood/Orange and San Bernardino Counties, Inc. vs. City of Fontana
4. INITIATION OF LITIGATION-
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: One Potential Case
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, July 23, 2024.
Mayor Warren called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 2:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Warren, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council 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.
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 .
PROCLAMATIONS:
A. P roclamations
1. Mayor Warren and the City Council proclaim ed August as Sickle Cell Trait Prevention Month, presenting a proclamation to Sickle Cell Trait Prevention Founder and Executive Director, Farron Dozier.
2. Mayor Warren and the City Council proclaim ed August 6, 2024, as National Night Out , presenting a proclamation to Police Chief Michael Dorsey.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Special Presentations
1. Mayor Warren and the City Council swore in new Fontana Police Officers, Israel Govea, Richard Jackson, Londyn Lau, Israel Matos, and Aaron Vasquez.
2. Mayor Warren and the City Council recognized Administrative Analyst I Justice Montgomery, Administrative Technician’s Cassandra Pimentel and Taryn Sandford, and Corporal’s Tyler Pope and Bradley Ubovich, and Officer Kyle Restemayer as May 2024 Employees of the Month.
3. Mayor Warren and the City Council recognized Upland Fire Battalion Chief, Tony Siciliano for his efforts with battling the Sierra Fire.
4. Mayor Warren and City Council recognized GIS Administrator Joe Field on his retirement.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Public Communications
Edgar spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Pastor Liz spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Nayeli Salgado spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Deborah Hall Lindsey invited the Council and community to attend the 1 st Annual Jazz and Gospel Festival on August 10th and the Chill and Grill BBQ Competition on September 14th.
Timothy Johnson spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Greg Abdouch spoke in support of Planned Parenthood.
Maria P. spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Liz Paredes spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
Harry Sawyer discussed concerns with warehouse construction throughout the city.
Cecelia spoke in opposition of Planned Parenthood.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Cothran abstained on Item “O” since he owns property within the project area.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and passed by a vote of 5 -0 to approve Consent Calendar Items “A-AV” with Council Member Cothran abstaining on Item “O.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: None
A. Approval of Minutes 21-3185
Approve the minutes of the July 9, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
B. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1954 (Second Reading), approving 21-3184 Master Case No. 24-044 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 24-003: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 30 (Zoning and Development Code).
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance No. 1954 approving Master Case No. 24-044 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 24-003: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 30 (Zoning and Development Code).
C. Adopt a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Public Easement 21-2766 located on the south side of Slover Avenue and east side of Citrus Avenue
1. Find that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project was considered within the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the future Development of an approximately 194,212 square foot warehouse located on the southeast corner of Slover Avenue and Citrus Avenue, no further environmental review is required, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-060, to summarily vacate excess road right-of-way located on the south side of Slover Avenue and east of Citrus Avenue, pursuant to Section 8330, et. seq. of the California Streets and Highway Code.
D. Administrative Policy Revisions 21-3031
1. Adopt Resolution 2024-061 of the City Council of the City of Fontana, amending Administrative Policy Section 20-37 Gift(s) of Tickets and/or Passes.
2. Adopt Resolution 2024-062 of the City Council of the City of Fontana, amending Administrative Policy Section 20-55 Purchasing Card (Cal-Card).
E. Approve a Task Order for Geotechnical Engineering and 21-3091 Materials Testing Services for the Cypress Avenue Storm Drain Project
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Task Order in the amount of $236,896.00 with Fenagh for Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing Services for the Cypress Avenue Storm Drain Project, Request for Proposals SQ-87-DE-19-89.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments to the Task Order.
F. Approve Task Order for Engineering Design Services for the 21-3103 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (2024)
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Task Order in a not-to exceed amount of $118,566.00 with Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC) for engineering design services for the Pavement Rehabilitation Project (2024) Request for Proposal SQ-87-DE- 19-91.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments to the Task Order.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all utility agreements, utility easements, and any related items on behalf of the City of Fontana for the Pavement Rehabilitation Project (2024).
G. Measure I Five Year Local Street Capital Improvement Program 21-3105 Amendment and Annual Adoption
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-063, approving an amendment to the Fiscal Years 2023/2024 - 2027/2028 Measure I Five Year Local Street Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and adopting the Measure I Five Year Local Street Capital Improvement for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 - 2028/2029.
H. Approve a Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement related 21-3106 to Parcel Map No. 20508 and Design Review No. 22-007
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement with CPL Slover LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, related to Parcel Map No. 20508 and Design Review No. 22-007, located north of Slover Avenue at Banana Avenue, for the required construction of offsite improvements at the intersection of Slover Avenue and Calabash Avenue.
I. Final Acceptance of Tract No. 20018 In-Tract Improvements: 21-3116 Street, Sewer, Storm Drain, and Signing & Striping
1. Accept as complete the In-Tract Improvements: Street, Sewer, Storm Drain, and Signing & Striping for Tract No. 20018, located on the east side of Lytle Creek Road, north of Summit Avenue.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-064, accepting the In-Tract sewer system for Tract No. 20018 as part of the City sewer system.
J. Approve a License Agreement with San Bernardino County 21-3117 Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Construction of the Cypress Storm Drain Project
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a License Agreement with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Construction of the Cypress Storm Drain Project
K. Approve a Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement related 21-3118 to Parcel Map No. 20250 (TPM No. 20-015), MCN No. 20-054, Design Review No. 20-022
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Sierra Avenue Industrial, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, related to Parcel Map No. 20250 located north of Slover Avenue between Cypress Avenue and Juniper Avenue, for the required construction of offsite improvements along Slover Avenue.
L. Final Acceptance of the Citrus Avenue at Ceres Avenue Traffic 21-3119 Signal Project
Accept as complete the work performed by Dynalectric dba KDC Inc. for the construction of the Citrus Avenue at Ceres Avenue Traffic Signal Project (#37603355).
M. Emergency Management Training Policy 21-3121
Adopt City of Fontana Emergency Management Training Policy.
N. Approve an Increase in Construction Contingency for the 21-3124 Courtplace Housing Development (Infrastructure
Improvements), Project Bid No. DE-24-124-SB
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to increase the construction contingency in the amount of $2,013,647.60, for a total contingency amount of $2,500,000.00.
2. Appropriate $1,000,000.00 from Storm Drain Fund 622, I -10 South watershed area and $170,000.00 will be allocated from Sewer Expansion Fund 623.
O. Accept Additional Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Grant 21-3133 Funds for the San Sevaine Trail Phase 1, Segment 2 Project Approve and authorize the City Manager to accept the CRP Grant Funds in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for the San Sevaine Trail Phase 1, Segment 2 Project and authorize staff to request reimbursements per grant requirements.
P. Adoption of the City of Fontana Emergency Management 21-3134 Strategic Plan
1. Adopt the City of Fontana Emergency Management Strategic Plan.
2. Authorize the Emergency Services Coordinator to implement the Strategic Plan.
3. Approve the strategic objectives and related actions outlined in the Strategic Plan.
Q. Police Department Monthly Information Update 21-3138 Accept the Police Department monthly information update for May 2024.
R. Award a Construction Contract for the ARPA - Fiber to City 21-3144 Parks Project (Bid No. DE-24-180-SB)
1. Award Bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with On Demand Contractors, Inc. for the construction of the
ARPA - Fiber to City Parks Project in the amount of $376,200.00 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $37,620.00 (Bid No. DE-24 -180-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 ARPA - Fiber to City Parks Project.
3. Approve a transfer of $116,542.00 from Project 37600059, ARPA Fiber to City Facilities, to Project 37200006, Jack Bulik Park.
4. Approve a transfer of $109,490.00 from Project 37600059, ARPA Fiber to City Facilities, to Project 37200007, Veterans Park.
S. Police Department Donations January - June 2024 21-3149 Accept monetary and gift donations from multiple donors including community programs, businesses, and citizens.
T. Authorize to Award the Purchase of Equipment and Services to 21-3153 Update the Mapping System of the Fontana Police Department Airships
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager or his assigned designee to award the purchase of equipment, supplies and services related to the updated mapping system of the airships.
2. Approve an appropriation in the amount of $1,701,450.00 from Federal Asset Seizure (Fund 223).
U. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts 21-3154 (Maintenance) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-065, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Community Facilities Districts (Maintenance) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
V. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 1 21-3155 (Southridge Village) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-066, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 1 (Southridge) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
W. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 7 21-3156 (Country Club Estates) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-067, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 7 (Country Club Estates) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
X. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 11 21-3157 (Heritage West End) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-068, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 11 (Heritage West End) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Y. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 12 21-3158 (Sierra Lakes) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-069, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 12 (Sierra Lakes) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Z. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 22 21-3159 (Sierra Hills South) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-070, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 22 (Sierra Hills South) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AA. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 31 21-3160 (Citrus Heights North) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-071, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 31 (Citrus Heights North) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AB. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 37 21-3161 (Montelago) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-072, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 37 (Montelago) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AC. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 70 21-3162 (Avellino) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-073, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 70 (Avellino) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AD. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 71 21-3163 (Sierra Crest) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-074, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 71 (Sierra Crest) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AE. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 74B 21-3164 and 74M (Citrus/Summit) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-075 Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in
Community Facilities District No. 74B (Citrus/Summit) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-076, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 74M (Citrus/Summit) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AF. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 80 21-3165 (Bella Strada) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-077, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 80 (Bella Strada) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AG. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 81 21-3166 (Gabriella) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-078, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 81 (Gabriella) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AH. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 85 21-3167 (Arboretum) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-079, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 85 (The Meadows) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AI. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 86 21-3168 (Etiwanda Ridge) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-080, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 86 (Etiwanda Ridge) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AJ. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 87 (El 21-3169 Paseo) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-081, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 87 (El Paseo) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AK. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 88 21-3170 (Sierra Crest II) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-082, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 88 (Sierra Crest II) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AL. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 89 21-3171 (Belrose) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-083, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 89 (Belrose) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AM. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 90 21-3172 (Summit at Rosena Phase One) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-084, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 90 (Summit @ Rosena Phase 1) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AN. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 95 21-3173 (Summit at Rosena Phase Two) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-085, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 95 (Summit @ Rosena Phase 2) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AO. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 99 21-3174 (The Retreat) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-086, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 99 (The Retreat) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AP. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 100 21-3175 (Victoria) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-087, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 100 (Victoria) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AQ. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 106 21-3176 (Mountainview) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-088, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No.106 (Mountainview) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AR. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 107 21-3177 (Highland) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-089, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No.107 (Highland) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AS. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 109 21-3178 (Narra Hills) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-090, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 109 (Narra Hills) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AT. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 111 21-3179 (Monterado) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-091, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 111 (Monterado) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AU. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 112 21-3180 (The Gardens Phase One) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-092, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 112 (The Gardens Phase One) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
AV. Homelessness Case Management 21-3182
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a funding reimbursement agreement with the County of San Bernardino for case management services in the amount of $500,000 subject to City Attorney approval.
2. Adopt Resolution 2024-093, authorizing Development Services to procure services utilizing Section 3.1.5 Non-Competitive method of the Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual.
3. Approve a proposal and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Symba Center, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, in the amount of $500,000 for Case Management Services at the Homelessness Prevention Resources Care Center (HPRCC) hotel located at 17133 Valley Boulevard, Fontana CA 92335 contingent upon the City entering into the funding reimbursement agreement with the County of San Bernardino.
4. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute all future amendments to the agreement with Symba Center for Case Management Services.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Second General Plan Amendment and Project for the 2nd 21-3120 General Plan Cycle of 2024; Walnut Village Specific Plan and associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Master Case No. 22-008: General Plan Amendment No. 22-012, Zoning Code Amendment No. 24-003, Specific Plan Amendment No. 24-001 - an amendment to Figure 15.9 (Land Use Category) in Chapter 15 (Land Use, Zoning and Urban Design) of the General Plan to change:
approximately 7 acres from Community Commercial (C-C) to Multi-Family Medium to High Density Residential (R-MFMH), approximately 5 acres from Community Commercial (C-C) to Residential Planned Community (R-PC), approximately 38 acres from Residential Planned Community (R-PC) to Multi-Family High Density Residential (R-MFH), approximately 10 acres from Residential Planned Community (R-PC) to Multi Family Residential (R-MF), removal of the Auto Center Overlay designation on approximately 8.5 acres within the Walnut Village Specific Plan boundary; Development Code A mendment to
revise Sections 30-635, 30-639, and 30-642 of the Zoning and Development Code to remove the Fontana Auto Center Overlay District from approximately 8.5 acres in the Walnut Village Specific Plan boundary; and a Specific Plan to include rescinding the existing Walnut Village Specific Plan and replacing it with the new Specific Plan to establish a new Walnut Village Specific Plan including new planning areas and development standards, pursuant the Program
Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) (SCH No. 2023050271) for the new Walnut Village Specific Plan.
a) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-094 (General Plan Amendment Cycle No. 2 of 2024) a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, to certify the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR), (State Clearinghouse No. 2023050271), adopt a Statement of Overriding Consideration, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Facts and Findings, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-095, (General Plan Amendment Cycle No. 2 of 2024) a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana approving, pursuant to the certified Final Program Environmental Impact Report Program (SCH No. 2023050271) and approved Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting for the new Walnut Village Specific Plan Project, a General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 20-012 (General Plan Amendment Cycle No. 2 of 2024) to amend the General Plan land use map, Exhibit 15.8 from Community Commercial (C-C) to Multi-Family Medium to High Density Residential (R-MFMH) for approximately 5.8 acres (APNs: 0240-121-17, -21 and -23), from Residential Planned Community (R -PC) to Multi-Family High Density Residential (R-MFH) for approximately 34 acres (APNs:
0240-141-01, -03, -05, -06, -07, -08, -15, - 18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23, -24, -25 , -27, -29, -30, -33, -34, -35, -37, and -38 and
0240-132-07, -08, -09, -10, -11, -12, -13, -14, -16, -17, -18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23, -24, -25, -26, -27, -28, -29, -31, -32, -33, -34, -35, and from Residential Planned Community (R -PC) to Multi -Family Residential (R- MF) for approximately 8.75 acres (APNs: 0240- 161-29, -33, -35, -36, -37, and - 38), within the Walnut Village Specific Plan area; and
c) Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1955, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving, pursuant to the certified Final Program Environmental Impact Report Program (SCH No. 2023050271) and approved Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting for the new Walnut Village Specific Plan Project, Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) No. 24-003 to remove the Auto Center Overlay from approximately 8.5 acres (APNs: 0240-121-17, -21, -23, -36, -37, -38, -39, -40, -41, -42, -43, -44, and -45) east of Sierra Avenue, north and south of South Highland Avenue, and that the reading of the title constitutes the first reading thereof; and
d) Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance
No. 1956, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving, pursuant to the certified Final Program Environmental Impact Report Program (SCH No. 2023050271) and approved Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting for the new Walnut Village Specific Plan Project, Specific Plan Amendment No. 24-001 rescinding the existing Walnut Village Specific Plan (SP-3) and replacing it with the new Specific Plan to establish a new Walnut Village Specific Plan, and that the reading of the title constitutes the first reading thereof;
Associate Planner Cecily Session-Goins provided the staff report.
Council Member Roberts asked if the retention basins along Mango had been repurposed.
Associate Planner Session- Goins stated that some of the retention basi ns had been repurposed.
Council Member Cothran asked if developers and property owners were readying for development of the parcels upon the recent zoning updates and changes.
Associate Planner Session-Goins stated that some development had begun because of zoning updates and changes.
Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Key stated that no written public communications were received.
The following individuals spoke in opposition:
1. Ammielyn Deita
2. Donna Rice-Spears
Mayor Warren closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Cothran, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, 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
B. Public Hearing to Establish Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Assessment 21-3152 Rates for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-096, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Confirming a Diagram and Assessment, and Levying the Assessment for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (“LMD #1” throughout the City) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-097, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Confirming a Diagram and Assessment, and Levying
the Assessment for Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 (“LMD #2” Village of Heritage) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-098, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Confirming a Diagram and Assessment, and Levying the Assessment for Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 (“LMD #3” Hunter’s Ridge) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-099, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Confirming a Diagram and Assessment, and Levying the Assessment for Landscape Maintenance District No. 3- 1 (“LMD #3-1” Empire Center) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-100, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Confirming a Diagram and Assessment, and Levying the Assessment for Local Lighting Maintenance District No. 3 (“LLMD #3” Hunter’s Ridge) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Accountant II Justin Marrietta provided the staff report.
Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Key stated that no written public communications were received.
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 Roberts , seconded by Council Member Cothran, and passed by a vote of 5 -0 to approve staff recommendation on Public Hearing Item “ B.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
C. An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the 21-3145 City of Fontana in Accordance with Government Code Section 65858 Extending the Moratorium on the Approval of Any Building Permit, Occupancy Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Variance,
Subdivision Map, Design Review, Administrative Site Plan Review or Other Land Use Entitlement or Permit, or Regulatory License or Permit Required to Comply with the Provisions of the Municipal Code or Specific Plan for Service Based,
Non-Entertainment Uses For An Additional Year
Waive the reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 1957, “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FONTANA IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON
THE APPROVAL OF ANY BUILDING PERMIT, OCCUPANCY PERMIT,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, VARIANCE, SUBDIVISION MAP, DESIGN
REVIEW, ADMINISTRATIVE SITE PLAN REVIEW OR OTHER LAND USE
ENTITLEMENT OR PERMIT, OR REGULATORY LICENSE OR PERMIT
REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OR SPECIFIC PLAN FOR SERVICE BASED,
NON-ENTERTAINMENT USES FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR”
Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Key stated that three written communications were received.
Deputy City Manager Phillip Burum provided the staff report.
Mayor Warren read a statement from the city on Planned Parenthood.
The following individuals spoke in favor:
1. Mark Richichi
2. Cecelia
The following individuals spoke in opposition:
1. Kathleen Jones
2. Dante Diaz
3. Richard Stager
4. Dorene Isenberg
5. Kathy Crane
6. Kristen Booth
7. Maricela
8. Damian
9. Lupe Miranda
10. Tariq Azim
11. Jasmine Ghiotto
12. Alexis Claiborne
13. Ariana Chavez
14. Alex Olmedo
15. Ana Gonzalez
16. Art Gomez
17. Mariah Gomez
18. Anna Tran
19. Victoria Sloane
20. Jocabed Torres
21. John Rower
22. Carmen Mariscal
23. Sheba Devore
24. Emily Jones
25. Andrea Perez
26. Michelle Buenrostro
27. Avivaminto un Sola Voz
28. Maria Brunner
29. Michael Townsend
30. Prince Obidipke
31. Jerardo Reyes
32. Jesus Crist Organization
33. Evan Webb
34. Nayeli Salgado
35. Kate Prectorius
City Attorney Duran stated that an additional email was received by the City at 1:30 p.m. (after the deadline to su bmit written communications) expressing opposition of the item and will be sent to the Council and added into the record.
Mayor Warren closed the public hearing.
Mayor Warren clarified that Planned Parenthood had not been issued permits. Also addressed comments regarding the person who spoke about violence being threatened against them and encouraged them to report those types of incidents to the Police Department.
Mayor Warren then discussed concerns with misinformation regarding lack of healthcare in the City. Clarified that the healthcare industry is the number one employer in Fontana and is also home to Kaiser Permanente along with San Antonio Hospital and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.
Discussion ensued regarding the need to extend the moratorium.
Council Member Sandoval discussed concerns with the length of time that the moratorium had been in place.
City Manager Matthew Ballantyne stated that the moratorium could only be extended for one additional year.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia , seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed by a vote of 4 -1 to approve staff recommendation on Public Hearing Item “ C.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran and Roberts; NOES: Sandoval; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
RECESS:
Mayor Warren called for a recess at 4:40 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 4:46 p.m. with all members present.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Continued Business
A. Adoption of Homeless Solutions Action Plan 21-3203
Adopt Resolution 2024-101, Homelessness Solutions Action Plan and direct staff to implement strategies laid out in plan.
Deputy City Manager Burum provided the staff report.
Mayor Warren and the Council commended staff for their efforts and stated that they looked forward to future updates.
Discussion ensued about data and reporting.
Mayor Warren thanked County Supervisor Jesse Armendarez for their support and resources.
Also discussed partnerships between the City, County and State to provide resources to the unsheltered population.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Sandoval , seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed by a vote of 5 -0 to approve staff recommendation on Continued Business 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. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Fourth Quarter Budget Status Report 21-3130 Approve the recommended Fiscal Year 2023-24 Fourth Quarter Budget adjustments.
Chief Financial Officer Jessica Brown provided the staff report.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Cothran, seconded by Council Member Sandoval, 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 and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED:
A. Public Communications
Evan Webb spoke in support of Planned Parenthood.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Communications
City Manager Ballantyne had no updates.
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
City Treasurer Koehler -Brooks thanked Chief Financial Officer Brown for the 4th Quarter Budget Status Report and wished Mayor Warren a happy birthday.
City Clerk Key wished Mayor Warren a happy birthday.
Council Member Cothran wished Mayor Warren a happy birthday.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia wished Mayor Warren a happy birthday.
Council Member Sandoval expressed condolences to Captain Binks and the Binks family for their loss.
Council Member Roberts commended staff on the Homeless Strategic Action Plan and wished Mayor Warren a happy birthday. Also expressed condolences to Captain Binks and the Binks family for their loss.
Mayor Warren discussed the hosting of the Chinese delegation in Fontana and thanked staff for all their hard wor k. Commended Economic Development Analyst Rhonesia Perry, Public Affairs Manager Robert Torres, Administrative Secretary Wendy Duenas, Executive Secretary Tanya Ruiz and Deputy City Manager Ray Ebert for coordinating. Also t hanked Step Up Academy for their performance and Spaggi's for catering the event. Encouraged all to visit the Stage Red venue and discussed the recent opening of The Path.
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Mayor Warren and the City Council led a moment of silence in memory of the following individuals:
1. Yolanda Garcia
2. Vicki Binks
Mayor Warren adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m. to the Special City Council Meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 8:00 a.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 SEPTEMBER 10, 2024.
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Germaine Key
City Clerk