Tuesday, January 28, 2025
2:00 PM
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Revised Agenda
Ord. No.1965 Reso. No. 2025-001
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
City Council Meeting Revised Agenda January 28, 2025
Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council.
Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council. Meetings are held at the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335. To address the Council, please fill out a card located at the entrance to the right indicating your desire to speak on either a specific agenda item or under Public Communications and give it to the City Clerk. Your name will be called when it is your turn to speak. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC § 12132), the Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible, and a portable microphone is available. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative forms to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires accommodation to participate in a meeting should direct such a request to the City Clerk ’s Office at ( 909) 350-7602 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Any public record, relating to an open session agenda item, that is distributed within 72 hours prior to the meeting is available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office.
Para traducción en Español, comuniquese con la oficina,“City Clerk” al (909) 350-7602.
The City of Fontana is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for its residents to engage with the government. No oversized bags or backpacks (size limit of 14”x14”x6”) will be allowed inside the Council Chambers. All bags are subject to search. Face masks are prohibited in the Council Chambers, but clear masks will be provided upon request to accommodate individuals with medical needs, ensuring their safety and well-being. Before entering the Council Chambers, you may be subject to a metal detector screening. The City Manager retains the discretion to grant any exemptions. Fontana aims to provide safe buildings for our community members, employees, and visitors.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION:
This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the City Council for up to 3 minutes on the following Closed Session. The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to adjust this time limit based on the number of speakers who wish to address the Mayor and City Council.
A. Public Communications - Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION:
A. 1:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
A. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Luis Shalabi vs. City of Fontana Case No .
CIVDS1314694
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 City Negotiator:
Matthew Ballantyne, City Manager and Rakesha Voss,
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Director of Human Resources and Risk Management .
Employee Organization(s): Teamsters Local 1932 City Hall Bargaining Unit; Teamsters Local 1932 Yard Bargaining
Unit; Police Management Association; Police Benefits
Association; Police Officers Association and
Management/Confidential Employees.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
A. Call To Order/Roll Call:
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Special Presentations
A. A. Presentation by San Bernardino County District # 2 Supervisor.
B. Housing Department Annual Report Presentation,
Valerie Gonzales, Housing Development Manager to
present).
C. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize, Officer
Christine Tomicic and Probation Officer Jazmyne White as November 2024 Employees of the Month (Captain Burton to present).
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council for up to three ( 3) minutes total on items either on the Agenda or items not on the Agenda, but within the City Council's jurisdiction. Note that Public Hearing items have individual and specific public input opportunities during the public hearing and testimony on those items will only be taken during the public hearing. The Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking immediate action on non-agendized items. The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to adjust this time limit based on the number of speakers who wish to address the Mayor and City Council.
A. Public Communications
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time Council votes on them, unless a member of the Council requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
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Approve Consent Calendar Items as recommended by staff.
A. Approval of Minutes 25-0002
Approve the minutes of the December 10, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
City Council Meeting Minutes 12-10-2024.pdfAttachments:
B. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1960 (Second Reading) ,
Approving a Development Agreement with Catalyst-
Fontana, LLC, concerning a retail cannabis business and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption
25-0003
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance No. 1960, Approving a Development Agreement with Catalyst- Fontana, LLC, concerning a retail cannabis business and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
Ord 1960.docxAttachments:
C. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1961 (Second Reading) ,
approving Master Case No. 24-067 and Municipal Code
Amendment No. 24-005 to amend multiple sections of
Chapter 30 of the Fontana Zoning and Development Code,
including amendments to density bonuses, entitlement
extension approvals and minor administrative cleanup
items, restrictions on single-serving alcohol sales,
premise-to-premise transfer of conditional use permits for alcohol sales, food truck standards, minor planned unit development standards, temporary use permits, in-home
childcare facilities, permitted land uses in the Downtown Core, and Form-Based Code zoning district development
standards
25-0004
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance No. 1961, Approving Master Case No. 24-067 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 24-005 to amend multiple sections of Chapter 30 of the Fontana Zoning and Development Code.
Ord 1961.docxAttachments:
D. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1963 (Second Reading) ,
Approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 24-002 to Modify
Chapter 5.6 The Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan To Allow Nonconforming Pallet Yards to Expand Operations
Within Existing Sites Governed Under the SWIP Specific
Plan, Pursuant to The Certified Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan EIR and Directing Staff To File A Notice of Exemption
25-0009
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance No. 1963, Approving Specific Plan
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Amendment No. 24-002 to Modify Chapter 5.6 The Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan To Allow Nonconforming Pallet Yards to Expand Operations Within Existing Sites Governed Under the SWIP Specific Plan, Pursuant to The Certified Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan EIR and Directing Staff To File A Notice of Exemption.
Ord 1963.docxAttachments:
E. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1964 (Second Reading) ,
Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Community
Facilities District No. 115M
25-0010
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance No. 1964, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Community Facilities District No. 115M.
Ord 1964.docxAttachments:
F. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Adopting Updated Salary Tables for Executive and Management Confidential Employees.
25-0005
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-001, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, adopting the updated Executive and Management/Confidential salary tables, effective February 8, 2025.
Reso No. 2025-001 docx.docxAttachments:
G. Adopt Resolutions Amending and Restating the Executive Management Benefits Schedule for the Executive
Management Team and the Compensation Plan for
Management/Confidential Employees
25-0006
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-002, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Amending and Restating the Executive Management Benefits Schedule for the Executive Management Team
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-003, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Amending and Restating the Compensation Plan for Management/Confidential Employees
Reso No .2025-002.docx
Reso No. 2025-003.docx
Attachments:
H. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with the County of San Bernardino for the Design and Construction of the Arrow Route Sewer Main Project
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1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the County of San Bernardino for the Design and Construction of the Arrow Route Sewer Main Project.
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any future individual amendments to the Cooperative Agreement for the Arrow Route Sewer Main Project.
Final Cooperative AgreementAttachments:
I. Police Department Donations July - December 2024 21-3428 Accept monetary and gift donations from multiple donors including community programs, businesses, and citizens.
PD July-Dec 2024 Donation list.pdfAttachments:
J. Award Bid and Approve an Agreement with Symba Center for Mobile Opioid Outreach Services
21-3483
1. Award and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Symba Center to provide Mobile Opioid Outreach Services for one year in the amount of $447,881.28 (Bid No HD-25-65-SP) for the first year.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute (4) future one-year optional extensions to the agreement with Symba Center for Mobile Opioid Outreach Services not to exceed $2,000,000.
Project Report Summary.pdf
DRAFT - Symba Agreement HD-25-65-SP.pdf
Attachments:
K. Final Acceptance of the Southridge Grid 53 Pavement
Rehabilitation Project
21-3497
Accept as complete the work performed by Matich Corporation for the Southridge Grid 53 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (PN 37600061).
Vicinity Map.pdfAttachments:
L. Resolution Ratifying the 2024-2027 Memoranda of
Understanding for the Teamsters Local 1932, City Hall and Public Works Bargaining Units
21-3500
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-004, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, ratifying the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Fontana and the Teamsters Local 1932, City Hall and Public Works Bargaining Units.
Reso No. 2025-004.docxAttachments:
M. Declaring a Portion of City-Owned Real Property on Lytle Creek Road Exempt Surplus Land, south of Duncan
Canyon Road. Property is adjacent to the Ventana Specific Plan.
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Adopt Resolution No. 2025-005, declaring a portion of City-Owned Real Property on Lytle Creek Road Exempt Surplus Land.
Lytle Creek Road - Resolution for Exempt Surplus Land
Determination - FINAL 12.19.24.docx
Attachments:
N. Final Acceptance of the Alder Middle School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project (Bid No. SB-146-DE-23)
21-3504
Accept as complete the work performed by All American Asphalt for the Alder Middle School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project (#37603367).
Vicinity MapAttachments:
O. Final Acceptance of the S. Highland Avenue and Mango Avenue Traffic Signal Project (Bid No. SB-97-DE-23)
21-3505
Accept as complete the work performed by Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. for the construction of the S. Highland Avenue and Mango Avenue Traffic Signal Project (#37603382).
Vicinity MapAttachments:
P. Final Acceptance for the Construction of the N. Cherry Avenue at Live Oak Avenue Traffic Signal Modification
Project (Bid No. SB-89-DE-22)
21-3512
Accept as complete the work performed by Gentry General Engineering for the Construction of the N. Cherry Avenue at Live Oak Avenue Traffic Signal Modification Project (SB-89-DE-22).
Vicinity MapAttachments:
Q. Police Department Monthly Information Update 21-3515 Accept the Police Department monthly information update for November 2024.
November 2024 Report for City Council Rev.pptxAttachments:
R. Approve an Increase in City-Owned Contingency for the Design-Build Contract for the City Hall Renovation Project - Phase I (Fire Annex; SQ-25-DE-23-01)
21-3517
Approve and authorize the City Manager to increase the City-Owned Contingency in the amount of $1,500,000.00, for a total City-Owned Contingency amount of $2,358,357.00 (Bid No. SQ-25-DE-23-01).
Vicinity Map.pdfAttachments:
S. Approval of a Salary Adjustment for the Fontana Police Officer’s Association (POA) in Response to Classification 25-0014
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and Compensation Study Findings.
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-006, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, adopting the updated salary table for the Fontana Police Officer’s Association.
Reso No. 2025-006.docxAttachments:
T. Senior Community Center Parking Lot Lighting Repair 25-0020
1. Authorize the issuance of a contract to AZE Electric, Inc. for the Senior Community Center Parking Lot Lighting Repair work in the amount of $25,000 with a 10% contingency of $2,500.
2. Increase appropriations in the amount of $27,500 from the available balance in the General Fund 101 to ORG 10137202.8130
Senior Community Center Electrical Security Lighting Repair (003).pdf
Attachments:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. New Business
A. Adopt Ordinance No. 1965, an Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Fontana, California, Amending
sections 2-142, 2-143, 2-144, and 2-341 in Chapter 2 of the Fontana Municipal Code to make sections more intuitive
and to incorporate current best practices.
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1. Determine that staff recommendations to modify sections 2-142, 2-143, 2- 144, and 2-341 in Chapter 2 of the Fontana Municipal Code are appropriate, make for a more intuitive municipal code, and incorporate current best practices of the City and approve such modifications
2. Read by title only and waive the further reading of section 2-142 to update the current scheduled time of the Fontana City Council meetings to be set by Resolution of the City Council.
3. Read by title only and waive the further reading of section 2-143 to establish associated compensation requirements and references for the Planning Commission. To update the current scheduled time of the Planning Commission meetings to be set by Resolution of the City Council.
4. Read by title only and waive the further reading of section 2-144 to establish the name of the Parks, Community, and Human Services Commission, update the associated compensation requirements, and update the current scheduled time of the Parks, Community, and Human Services Commission meetings to be set by Resolution of the City Council.
5. Read by title only and waive the further reading of section 2-341 removing attendance requirement criteria to become a commissioner.
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6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-007 establishing the compensation for members of the Parks, Community and Human Services Commission and Planning Commission.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-008 establishing the times of the regular meetings for the City Council, Parks, Community and Human Services Commission and Planning Commission.
Fontana - Ordinance Amending Sections of Chapter 2 for CC Meeting Time and Parks Community and Human
Services Commission Items-c1-c1.docx
Sec._2_144.__ARTICLE_IV.___MEETINGS - FontanaEdits
1-8-2025. BBK Edits.-c1.docx
Sec._2_341.___Appointment__number__removal_and_term
s_of_members_of_commissions__boards_and_bureaus.
BBK Edits.-c1-c1.docx
Fontana- Resolution to Establishing Compensation for Parks Community and Human Services Commission and Planning
Commission-c1.docx
FONTANA_ RESOLUTION TO CHANGE CITY COUNCIL,
PARKS, AND PC MEETING TIME-c1.docx
Attachments:
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Communications
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
A. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem 21-3519
Consider an appointment of a Council Member to the position of Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term.
B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointing
Regular and Alternate Members to Local Agencies
/Regional Boards
21-3520
C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointment to the Parks, Community, and Human Services Commission
and Planning Commission for a two-year term
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ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Adjourn to the Goal Setting Meeting on January 30, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. at the Heritage Neighborhood Center located at 7350 W. Liberty Parkway, Fontana, California.