City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Minutes
Tuesday, December 10, 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, December 10 , 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m. All City Council members were present, with the exception of Mayor Warren, who joined during Closed Session.
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: LEONARDO ANGEL VEGA v CITY OF
FONTANA; JOHN R. GEARHEART et al.
CASE NO.: CIVSB2406036
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
City Negotiator: Matthew Ballantyne, City Manager and Rakesha Voss, 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; and Management/Confidential Employees.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUA NT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
City Negotiator: Matthew Ballantyne, City Manager and Rakesha Voss, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management.
Employee Organization(s): Police Officers Association.
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54956.8)
Property: 14355 Foothill Blvd. APN # 0230-051-03
City Negotiator: Phillip Burum, Deputy City Manager
Negotiating Party: Ara Tchaghlassian, Avant Real Estate, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment
6.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54956.8)
Property: Knox Avenue. APN#'s 0228-051-14 and 0228-051-15 City Negotiator: Ray Ebert, Deputy City Manager
Negotiating Party: Diversified Pacific Communities
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment
7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54956.8)
Property: 11109 Jasmine Street,. APN # 0238-111-53
City Negotiator: Phillip Burum, Deputy City Manager
Negotiating Party: Ron Washle
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment
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, December 10, 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 , 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 Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
City Attorney Steven Deitsch reported that the City Council met in Closed Session on the items listed on the agenda. The settlement agreement for Item 1 was approved and there was no reportable action for Items 2 - 7.
ELECTION RESULTS:
A. Adopt Resolution Certifying the Results of the General Municipal 21-3447 Election Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-126 of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election consolidated with the Statewide General Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law, and adopting Ordinance No. 1962 as it pertains to Measure T.
Deputy City Clerk Christina Rudsell provided the staff report.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Cothran, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed unanimously by a vote of 5 -0 to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -126.
The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren , Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
B. Administration of Oaths of Office to Mayor Pro Tem Peter A. Garcia and Council Member Jesus "Jesse" Sandoval
Re-elected Council Members Garcia and Sandoval swore in for another four-year term.
RECESS (10-15 MIN):
Mayor Warren called for a recess at 2:15 p.m.
The meeting resumed at 2:27 p.m. with all members present.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Special Presentations
1. Mayor Warren and the City Council recognized Sergeant s Marc Gonzales and Brian McLane, Corporal Valerie Gutierrez, Officers James Escarpe, Corey Garcia, Brandon Nicely, Victor Reyes, Justin Summers and Chris Wessman, Reserve Officers Spencer Brumbaugh and Ryan Starling and Crime Analyst II Carynn Monto as the Police Department’s October 2024 Employees of the Month.
2. Mayor Warren and the City Council presented a proclamation recognizing retiring Customer
Service Supervisor, Harriet Myers.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Public Communications
Frank Atry discussed concerns with the Police Department.
Angel Gomez discussed concerns with the number of warehouses and housing being developed in south Fontana. They suggested lower-income housing and a library in the area.
Ben congratulated Ma yor Pro Tem Garcia and Council Member Sandoval on their re- election and emphasized the significant responsibilities that come with being an elected official. He also extended an invitation to the Council to visit Calvary Chapel Fontana or any local church.
Bishop James with Ephesians Church announced the artists for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on January 17, 2025, at Steelworkers Auditorium.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Prior to the motion, City Attorney Stephen Deitsch clarified that the resolution included with Item S was included in error and that the item could be approved without it.
Council Member Sandoval had comments and questions on the below items:
• Item B: Council Member Sandoval inquired whether Southern California Gas would be maintaining the facility. Deputy City Manager Phillip Burum confirmed that Southern California Gas would be responsible for maintaining the facility. • Item H: Council Member Sandoval asked about the type of housing planned for the property. Deputy City Manager Burum clarified that the development would include transitional or extremely low-income housing.
• Item O: Council Member Sandoval questioned whether senior -friendly food and beverage options would be available. Community Services Manager Michael Wright responded that primarily pastries, coffee, tea, and other senior -friendly food and drinks would be offered.
• Item P: Council Member Sandoval recommended promoting Fontana 3- 1-1 in the recreation magazine and any other informational materials distributed by the city.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Sandoval, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed unanimously by a vote of 5 -0 to approve Consent Calendar Items “A-X.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren , Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
A. Approval of Minutes 21-3449
Approve the minutes of the November 12, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting and the November 19, 2024, Special City Council Meeting.
B. An Agreement Regarding Installation of a Valve Automation 21-3234 Facility within Veterans Memorial Park by Southern California Gas Company.
Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement Installation of a Valve Automation Facility within Veterans Memorial Park by Southern California Gas Company; and Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to this Agreement.
C. 2025 City Hall Holiday and City Council Meeting Calendar 21-3367 Approve the attached proposed Calendar of City Holidays and City Council Meetings for the year 2025.
D. Adopt the Updated Salary Table for the Non-Classified, 21-3394 Part-time Classifications and City Hall Bargaining Unit Due to Minimum Wage Increases.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-127 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana adopting the non-classified, part-time and City Hall Bargaining Unit salary tables to comply with minimum wage increases, effective January 1, 2025.
E. Approve the Purchase of Glazing Improvements for Police 21-3416 Vehicles
1. Authorize to procure glazing improvements for police vehicles utilizing the Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal - by Another Public Agency using the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association Contract 25-05-0829.
2. Approve the purchase in the amount of $266,153.45 from Dana Safety Supply, Inc. of Greensboro, NC for the safety equipment for the police vehicles.
F. Award a Construction Contract for the Pacific Electric Trail 21-3422 Canopy (Outdoor Fitness Zone Equipment) PW-24-251-CC
Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with A&R Tarpaulins, Inc. for the construction of the Pacific Electric Trail - Canopy (Outdoor Exercise Equipment) in the amount of $162,194.11 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $16,219.41 (Bid No.
PW-24-251-CC).
G. Police Department Monthly Information Update 21-3441 Accept the Police Department monthly information update for September 2024.
H. Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) for property located at 21-3444 8425 Cypress Avenue.
Approve an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) between the City of Fontana, the Fontana Housing Authority and Slovene Partners LLC, a California limited liability company to facilitate future development of an affordable permanent housing project and authorize the Executive Director to execute the ENA; and any other related documents.
I. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana 21-3451 Approving A Development Impact Fee Deferral Agreement
Between the City of Fontana and Aldea Fontana Foothill LLC for the Aldea Legacy Apartments Multi-Family Residential Housing Project and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and take certain actions to complete the transaction.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-128, Approving a Development Impact Fee Deferral Agreement Between the City of Fontana and Aldea Fontana Foothill LLC for the Aldea Legacy Apartments Multi-Family Residential Housing Project and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and take certain actions to complete the transaction.
J. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana 21-3452 Approving A Development Impact Fee Deferral Agreement
Between the City of Fontana and Casa Del Sol Investments, LLC for a Multi-Family Residential Housing Apartment Complex Project and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the
Agreement and take certain actions to complete the
transaction...End
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-129, Approving a Development Impact Fee Deferral Agreement Between the City of Fontana and Casa Del Sol Investments, LLC for a Multi-Family Residential Housing Apartment Complex Project and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and take certain actions to complete the transaction.
K. Co-Sponsorship Application Cycle Two (2) FY 2024/2025 21-3454 Review and approve the seven (7) Co-Sponsorship Applications recommended by the Parks, Community, and Human Services Commission for the 2024/2025 fiscal year (January 2025 through June 2025). These applications include City support and in-kind services in the amount of $26,050.00.
L. Accept Donation from Bel-Air Swap-Meet, Inc. (2024 Festival of 21-3460 Winter)
Accept donation from Bel-Air Swap-Meet, Inc. in the amount of $5,000 for use towards the 2024 Festival of Winter.
M. Accept Donation from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. (2024 21-3472 Festival of Winter)
Accept donation from Bel-Air Swap-Meet, Inc. in the amount of $2,500 for use towards the 2024 Festival of Winter.
N. Option and Purchase and Sale Agreement for City owned 21-3462 property-14355 Foothill Blvd.
1. Approve the Option and Purchase and Sale Agreement in the amount of $265,000 with Ava Property Investments, LLC for city owned land located at 14355 Foothill Blvd, more specifically described as APN # 0230-051-
03. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary or appropriate to effectuate said approvals and/or agreement.
O. Fontana Community Senior Center Coffee/Juice Bar Lease 21-3464 Agreement
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Paperboy Roasting Company to offer food and beverage preparation and retail services at the Fontana Community Senior Center; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into any documents necessary to effectuate said agreement.
P. Fontana 311 Support Services 21-3474
1. Award bid (IT-25-52-SP) and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with StackNexus, Inc. for $346,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments to the StackNexus agreement.
Q. Adopt Resolutions for the Administration and Examination of 21-3477 Records of the Local Transactions and Use Tax (Measure T)
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-131, authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to implement a local transactions and use tax.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-132, rescinding Resolution No. 2024-102 and authorizing examination of sales or transactions and use tax by city officials and an independent contractor.
R. Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) from Flock Group 21-3479 Inc. for equipment and 60-month contract
1. Authorize to procure Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) utilizing the Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal - Single Source/Sole Source method.
2. Approve the purchase of the Flock Group Inc. (Flock Safety) ALPR equipment and software in the amount of $642,750.00.
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager or his assigned designee to approve the purchase and agreement for the Flock Group Inc. (Flock Safety).
S. Purchase of First Responder Drones (DFR) for Public Safety 21-3480
1. Authorize to procure First Responder Paladin Drones utilizing the Purchasing Policy and Procedure and Procedure Manual 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal - Single Source/Sole Source.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his assigned designee to sign the agreement between the Paladin Drones Inc. and the Fontana Police Department for the total amount of $354,600.00.
3. Authorize the Chief of Police or his assigned designee to continue to renew the annual maintenance agreements as long as it remains in the best interest of the City of Fontana.
T. Annual Report on Development Impact Fees 21-3485
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-133, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees and making findings as to unexpended funds.
U. Acceptance of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant 21-3486 (EECBG) Funds
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-134, Accepting $230,640 of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds awarded to the City of Fontana by the U.S. Department of Energy.
2. Authorize the appropriation of the awarded funds to implement eligible energy efficiency and conservation projects.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary agreements, amendments, and documentation required to administer the grant.
V. 2024 City of Fontana Tree Policy Update 21-3359
Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-135, updating the City’s Tree Policy Manual
W. Implementation of Classification and Compensation Study and 21-3453 Approval of Tentative Agreements for the Teamsters Local 1932, Public Works and City Hall Bargaining Units.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-130, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, ratifying the Tentative Agreement between the Teamsters Local 1932, Public Works and City Hall Bargaining Units and approving the updated corresponding salary tables.
X. Implementation of Classification and Compensation Study and 21-3494 Approval of Updated Terms of Employment for Employees of the Management/Confidential Group.
Authorize the City Manager to award future one-time payments of up to $2,000 per employee for Management/Confidential and Executive employees.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of 21-3443 Fontana, California, Pursuant to an Exemption from the
California Environmental Quality Act, Approving a Development Agreement with Catalyst- Fontana, LLC, concerning a retail cannabis business and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the findings, conclusions, and resolution presented in the public hearing, staff recommends that the City Council read by title and waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1960; and
1. Find, after review of the Development Agreement, that the project is EXEMPT from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and
2. Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1960, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Pursuant to an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act, Approving a Development Agreement with Catalyst - Fontana, LLC, concerning a retail cannabis business and Direct Staff to File a Notice of Exemption.
3. Approve an Operating Agreement with Catalyst - Fontana LLC, as required by FMC 33-21.
Deputy City Manager Phillip Burum provided the staff report. Clarified this item is related to approval of a development agreement and not cannabis sales in the city which was approved by ordinance.
Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Key stated that four written communications were received.
Sandoval asked if the agreement was site specific.
Deputy City Manager Burum explained that only the development agreement was being considered and a site-specific agreement would be considered at another time.
The following individuals spoke in favor:
1. Mikhail Kekade of Catalyst Fontana, LLC
2. Juan Soto
3. Violeta Aguilar-Wyrick
4. Olivia Gutierrez
5. Aaron Dill of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire
6. Damian Martin of Catalyst Fontana, LLC
The following individuals spoke in opposition:
1. Juan Mejia
2. Sebastian Castaneda
3. Jose Caballero
Mayor Warren closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia asked what controls and security measures currently in place for the two existing cannabis businesses in the city would apply to Catalyst Fontana, LLC.
Deputy City Manager Burum confirmed that Catalyst Fontana, LLC would be subject to the same stringent controls and security measures as the existing cannabis businesses.
Discussion followed on topics including the heavily regulated security measures, voter support for retail cannabis, taxation of retail cannabis in Fontana, and the approval process for the building design.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and passed unanimously 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. Master Case No. 24-067 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 21-3450 24-005: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 30 (Zoning and Development Code) including modifications 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,
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. 1961, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana 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; and the reading of the title constitutes the first thereof.
Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Key stated there were no written communications were received.
Associate Planner Cecily Session-Goins provided the staff report.
Council Member Sandoval requested clarification on the zoning regulations for food trucks.
Associate Planner Session- Goins explained that food trucks are currently permitted only in areas zoned as Industrial.
Council Member Sandoval further inquired about the possibility of an ordinance allowing food trucks to operate in non-industrial areas after most restaurants close at 9 p.m.
Associate Planner Session- Goins stated that such an ordinance could be evaluated and considered at the Council's discretion.
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 unanimously 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. Master Case No. 24-069: Specific Plan Amendment No. 21-3469 24-002, a request to modify Chapter 5.6 (Nonconforming
Structures, Uses, and Lots) of the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan to allow legal nonconforming “Pallet Yards” to expand operations within existing sites in the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan, pursuant to a categorical exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines sections 15162 through 15164, and Section 15183.
1. Determine that this Ordinance is categorically exempt pursuant to Sections 15162 through15164, and Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 8.10 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA, it has been determined that the previously certified Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (SWIP PEIR) (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2009091089) has adequately identified the impacts associated with the Specific Plan Amendment (“proposed project”) and direct staff to File a Notice of Exemption;
2. Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1963, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving a Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 24-002 to amend the Southwest Industrial Park (SWIP) Specific Plan, Chapter 5.6 (Nonconforming Structures, Uses, and Lots) to allow expansions to legally established pallet yards within an existing site, and that the reading of the title constitutes the first reading thereof.
Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.
Associate Planner Alejandro Rico provided the staff report.
City Clerk Key stated that no written communications had been 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 Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and passed unanimously by a vote of 5- 0 to approve staff recommendation on Public Hearing Item “C.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren , Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
Mayor Warren left the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
D. Quarterly Lien Action for Delinquent Sewer, Rubbish and Weed 21-3293 Abatement AccountsE
1. Authorize staff to complete and record lien notices against real property for those sewer accounts sixty days or more delinquent as described in Certified Lien List and direct staff to forward recorded liens to the County
for collection.
2. Authorize staff to complete and record liens against real property for those rubbish accounts more than ninety days delinquent as described in the Certified Lien List and direct staff to forward recorded liens to the County for collection.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-136, of the City Council of the City of Fontana adopting the statement of unpaid expenses for weed abatement and imposing a lien against real property for payment thereof.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia opened the public hearing.
Revenue Operations Manager Lisa Conlon provided the staff report.
City Clerk Key stated no written communications were received.
With no one interested to speak in favor or opposition of this item Mayor Pro Tem Garcia closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and passed unanimously by a vote of 3 -0 to approve staff recommendation on Public Hearing Item “D.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Garcia, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Cothran; ABSENT: Warren
E. Continuation of the Public Hearing, Election, and Resolutions 21-3478 on Formation of Community Facilities District No. 115M (Parcel Map No. 19156)...End
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia asked for any members of the public who wish to file a written protest prior to continuing the public hearing for the Formation of Comm unity Facilities District No. 115M.
There was no one who wished to file a protest.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia closed the public hearing.
City Clerk Key announced that there were no written correspondences received for this item.
Accountant II Justin Marietta provided the staff report.
With no one interested to speak in favor or opposition of this item Mayor Pro Tem Garcia closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Sandov al, seconded by Council Member Roberts move the following by a vote of 3-0 as follows:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-137, Establishing the City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 115M and the Boundaries thereof (the “Resolution of Formation”).
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-138, Calling a Special Election and Submitting to the Voters of Community Facilities District No. 115M a Proposition Regarding the Annual Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 115M to Pay the Costs of Certain Services to be Provided by Community Facilities District No. 115M and a Proposition Establishing an Appropriations Limit for Community Facilities District No. 115M (the “Resolution Calling the Election”).
The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Garcia, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES:
None; ABSTAIN: Cothran; ABSENT: Warren
Following the motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia asked City Clerk Key to open the ballots and announce the results of the election.
City Clerk Key announced that the City received one ballot in favor.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts , seconded by Council Member Sandoval move the following by a vote of 3-0 as follows:
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-139, Declaring the Results of the Special Election for Community Facilities District No. 115M on the Propositions with Respect to (i) the Annual Levy of Special Taxes to Pay the Costs of Certain Services to be provided by Community Facilities District No. 115M and (ii) the Establishment of an Appropriations Limit (the “Resolution Declaring Election Results”).
5. Conduct First Reading (Read title only, and waive further reading) of Ordinance No. 1964, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Community Facilities District No. 115M (the “Ordinance”).
The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Garcia, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES:
None; ABSTAIN: Cothran; ABSENT: Warren
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Communications
City Manager Matt Ballantyne congratulated Community Services Supervisor Harriet Myers on her retirement. He also discussed the upcoming Christmas Parade, Winter Festival, and the scheduled holiday closure of City Hall. Additionally, he expressed gratitude to staff for their hard work in achieving city goals and thanked the Council for their leadership.
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
City Clerk Key wished City Manager Ballantyne a happy birthday, congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Council Member Sandoval on their reelection, and recognized Customer Service Supervisor Harriet Myers on her retirement as well as the October Police Department Employees of the Month. She also extended holiday wishes to all.
City Treasurer Koehler -Brooks wished Ci ty Manager Ballantyne a happy birthday, congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Council Member Sandoval on their reelection, recognized Customer Service Supervisor Harriet Myers on her retirement, and acknowledged the October Police Department Employees of the Month. She also wished everyone a happy holiday.
Council Member Sandoval expressed gratitude to God and his family for their support during his reelection. He wished City Manager Ballantyne a happy birthday and extended holiday wishes to all. He informed Captain Brian Binks that he would not be at the Christmas Parade to greet his father as he does annually, as his own father, Jose Sandoval, recently passed away.
He requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of his father.
Council Member Roberts congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Council Member Sandoval on their reelection, wished City Manager Ballantyne a happy birthday, thanked the Police Department for their service, and extended holiday wishes to all.
Council Member Cothran congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Council Member Sandoval on their reelection, wished City Manager Ballantyne a happy birthday, and extended holiday wishes to everyone.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia thanked the community for his reelection and expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for their collaborative relationship. He wished City Manager Ballantyne a happy birthday and thanked City Attorney Deitsch for attending the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and the City Council led a moment of silence in memory of the following individuals:
1. Pastor Donald Richard Gridiron, Sr.
2. Daniel Sitter
3. Beverly A. Powell
4. Jose Sandoval
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia adjourned the meeting at 4:37 p.m. to the next Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 202 5, 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 JANUARY 28, 2025.
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Germaine Key
City Clerk