City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Minutes
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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. 1:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session meeting of the Fontana City Council was held in the Executive Conference Room, 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Mayor Warren called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. with all members of the City Counci l present.
City Treasurer Janet Koehler-Brooks and City Clerk Germaine Key were also present.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION:
There were no public communications received for the following items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
City Negotiator: John Bakhit, Labor Counsel. Employee Organization(s): Police Officers Association.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of litigation: 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, April 22, 2025.
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 Sandoval.
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 .
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize, Officers Dustin Mullins, Andrew O’Brien, Samuel Saenz and Dominic Galvan and Administrative Analyst I Justice Montgomery as February 2025 Employees of the Month (Captain Brian Binks to present).
Mayor Warren and the City Council recognized, Officers Dustin Mullins, Andrew O'Brien, Samuel Saenz and Dominic Galvan and Administrative Analyst I Justice Montgomery as February 2025 Employees of the Month.
B. Measure T, CIP Program Presentation
Public Works Director/City Engineer Gia Kim delivered a presentation on the use of Measure T funds for Capital Improvement Projects.
Mayor Warren thanked Public Works Director/City Engineer Kim for the informative presentation.
Council Member Cothran voiced his support for road improvements in the Southridge area. He also inquired about the potential for selling sponsorships or naming rights for the artificial turf fields. City Manager Matt Ballantyne responded that staff would explore that possibility.
City Manager Ballantyne also expressed appreciation to the community for supporting Measure T, emphasizing that the presentation reflects the City’s commitment to dedicating half of the funds to infrastructure improvements. He noted that both the Capital I mprovement Projects and the 7-Year Capital Improvement Plan are dynamic and subject to change.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
The following individuals spoke under public communications:
Fontana Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Danielle Holley presented the Chamber’s Third Quarter Report. She thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support and for the
successful execution of the recent State of the City event. She also encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming Chamber Luncheon, where Mayor Warren will be the featured speaker.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Prior to the motion, the following occurred:
• City Council Item K:
Council Member Sandoval requested to pull this item for discussion.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Kim presented the staff report.
Council Member Sandoval inquired about the project’s completion date and emphasized the importance of notifying residents about the dog park’s opening, noting that the community has been waiting a long time for its completion. Public Works Director/City Engineer Kim responded that Phases I and II are scheduled for completion in the fall.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Sandoval, and passed unanimously by a vote of 5 -0 to approve Consent Calendar Items “A-N.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
A. Approval of Minutes 25-0159
Approve the minutes of the April 8, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.
B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1966, 25-0166 Approving Municipal Code Amendment No, 24-006 to Amend
Section 30-467 of the Fontana Municipal Code, Pursuant to a Statutory Exemption from CEQA Under Public Resources Code § 21080.17 and Directing Staff to File a Notice of Exemption.
Adopt Ordinance No. 1966 (Second Reading), Approving Municipal Code Amendment No, 24-006 to Amend Section 30-467 of the Fontana Municipal Code, Pursuant to a Statutory Exemption from CEQA Under Public Resources Code § 21080.17 and Directing Staff to File a Notice of Exemption.
C. Authorize the Renewal of VMware Software Licensing and Dell 25-0122 VxRail Hardware Maintenance
1. Authorize the Purchasing Office to procure software licensing and maintenance support utilizing the Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal - Purchase by Another Agency.
2. Authorize Purchasing Division to use the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint contract 7-17-70-40-05 to purchase 3 Year VMware/Broadcom vSAN software licensing ($119,380 per year) and 1 Year Dell VxRail hardware maintenance and support
($152,619.45) from authorized reseller SidePath of Laguna Hills, CA.
D. Award a Construction Contract for the 2024/25 Citywide 25-0133 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (DE-25-102-SB)
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Matich Corporation for the construction of the 2024/25 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $4,476,528.27 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $447,652.83 (DE-25- 102-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 2024/25 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
E. Final Acceptance of the Rose Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation 25-0134 Project (DE-24-86-SB)
Accept as complete the work performed by Dash Construction Company, Inc. for the Rose Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
F. Award a Construction Contract for the Active Transportation 25-0138 Program (ATP) Date Elementary School Street Improvements Project Federal ID No. ATPSB1L-5307(032), (Bid No.
DE-24-248-SB)
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Universal Construction and Engineering for the construction of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Date Elementary School Street Improvements Project Federal ID No. ATPSB1L-5307(032), in the amount of $1,531,066.25 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $153,106.63 (Bid No. DE-24-248-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 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Date Elementary School Street Improvements Project Federal ID No.
ATPSB1L-5307(032), (Bid No. DE-24-248-SB).
G. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting, Pursuant to the Certified 25-0143 Southridge Village Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report No. 81-3 (SCH No. 81052210) and Adopted Addendum, the
Conveyance of that Certain Property Located at Live Oak Avenue, West of Old Live Oak Avenue, from the Fontana Public Financing Authority, Declaring a Portion of the Property a Right-of-Way and Establishing Conditions for Final Acceptance of Related Roadway Improvements
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-021, accepting, pursuant to the certified Southridge Village Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report No. 81-3
(SCH No. 81052210) and Adopted Addendum, the conveyance of that certain property located at Live Oak Avenue, west of Old Live Oak
Avenue, from the Fontana Public Financing Authority, declaring a portion of the property a right-of-way, and establishing conditions for final acceptance of related roadway improvements and directing staff to file a Notice of Determination.
2. Provide the City Manager with the authority to take all necessary actions to ensure the successful execution and completion of the conveyance of that certain real property located at Live Oak Avenue, west of Old Live Oak Avenue in the City of Fontana, from the Fontana Public Financing Authority to the City of Fontana.
H. Accept Donation from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. (2025 25-0146 Fontana Days Run)
Accept donation from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. in the amount of $1,000 for use towards the 2025 Fontana Days Run
I. Accept Donation from Bel-Air Swap-Meet, Inc. (2025 Fontana 25-0147 Days Run)
Accept donation from Bel-Air Swap-Meet, Inc. in the amount of $10,000 for use towards the 2025 Fontana Days Run.
J. Accept Donation from Les Schwab Tire Center (2025 Fontana 25-0148 Car Show)
Accept donation from Les Schwab Tire Center in the amount of $1,000 for use towards the 2025 Fontana Car Show.
K. Award a Construction Contract for the Southridge Dog Parks 25-0151 (East and West) Project (Bid No. DE-25-97-SB)
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Zeco, Inc. for the construction of the Southridge Dog Parks (East and West) Project, in the amount of $541,326.50 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $54,132.65 (Bid No. DE-25-97-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 Southridge Dog Parks (East and West) Project (Bid No. DE-25-97-SB).
L. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services 25-0153 Agreement for Architectural Design Services for the City Hall Renovation Project - Phase II (City Hall) (DE-24-147-SP) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Sillman Wright Architects for
Architectural Design Services for the City Hall Renovation Project - Phase II (DE-24-147-SP), in the amount of $766,670.00 for a total contract amount of $1,956,160.00.
M. Police Department Monthly Information Update 25-0155 Accept the Police Department monthly information update for February 2025.
N. Annual Update on Military Equipment Usage 25-0156
Adopt the “2024 Fontana Police Department Annual Military Equipment Use Inventory Report” in accordance with Ordinance No. 1892 of the Fontana Municipal Code, Governing Military Equipment Usage.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. New Business
A. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1968, adding 25-0154 Article VII to Fontana Municipal Code Chapter 16 regarding Camping in the City.
Introduce and conduct the first reading, by title only, for Ordinance No. 1968, an Ordinance adding Article VII entitled “Camping” to Chapter 16 of the Fontana Municipal Code, establishing procedures for the handling of camping and associated matters.
Deputy City Manager Ray Ebert presented the staff report.
Council Member Cothran sought clarification that the ordinance applies to public rights -of-way, public spaces, government buildings, and similar areas —not private property. He noted that camping on private property constitutes trespassing and should be handled by law enforcement. Deputy City Manager Ebert confirmed this understanding.
Mayor Warren and City Manager Ballantyne highlighted the Council’s ongoing investments in social services provided by the City and partnering agencies.
Council Member Sandoval asked whether the ordinance applies solely within city limits.
Deputy City Manager Ebert confirmed that the ordinance is limited to the City’s jurisdiction.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Cothran, and passed unanimously 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
B. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended 25-0158 June 30, 2024.
Receive and File the City of Fontana’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024.
Deputy Finance Officer Marlene Galvan and Roger Alfaro of EideBailly presented the staff report.
ACTION: Motion was made by Counc il Member Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and passed unanimously by a vote of 5- 0 to approve staff recommendation on New Business Item “B.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren , Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Communications
City Manager Ballantyne had no comments.
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
City Treasurer Koehler Brooks congratulated the Police Department’s February Employees of the Month.
City Clerk Key also extended congratulations to the Police Department’s February Employees of the Month.
Council Member Roberts congratulated the Police Department’s February Employees of the Month.
Council Member Sandoval congratulated the Police Department’s February Employees of the Month. He also recognized his third- grade grandson, Francisco, for receiving a reading and math award and achieving an 8th- grade reading and math level. He congratulated his grandson Sabastian for having his poem published in a schoolbook and wished his grandson Tommy a happy birthday. He expressed appreciation to Fontana schools and the school district for their role in supporting his grandsons’ academic achievements.
Council Member Cothran had no comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia wished everyone a happy Earth Day.
Mayor Warren shared her experience attending the recent Senior Prom event at the Senior Center, as well as the Time for Change Foundation event, commending organizer Kim Carter.
She encouraged the community to attend the upcoming Fontana Days Parade on May 3. She also commended the Community Services Department for a successful Easter Egg Hunt and thanked those who gifted her cartons of eggs. Additionally, she spoke about the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Fontana Water Company’s Summit Treatment Pl ant Upgrade.
Mayor Warren concluded by expressing condolences to the family of Mr. JD Kim.
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Mayor Warren and the City Council led a moment of silence in memory of the following individuals:
1. Jung Duk Kim aka JDKim.
Mayor Warren adjourned the meeting at 3:1 3 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 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
Chief Deputy City Clerk
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE FONTANA CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 13, 2025.
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Germaine Key
City Clerk