Fontana City Council
September 9, 2025

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
2:00 PM
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Regular Agenda
Ord. No.1973 Reso. No. 2025-088
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
1 City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 9, 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. 12:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
A. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING

LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9 (a)
Case: Preferred General Services, Inc. v. City of Fontana

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING

LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9 (a)
Case: Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice v. City of 25-0473

2 City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 9, 2025 Fontana

3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 City Negotiator:

John Bakhit, Labor Counsel and Matt Ballantyne, City
Manager. Employee Organization: Police Management
Association.

4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54956.8)
Property: 16390 Foothill Blvd.

City Negotiator: Phillip Burum, Deputy City Manager
Negotiating Party: Dr. Reekesh Patel
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment

5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54956.8)
Property: 16565 Orange Way, Fontana CA
City Negotiator: Matt Ballantyne, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Kyle Vizzo
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment

6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54956.8)
Property: 11196 Sierra Avenue
City Negotiator: Matt Ballantyne, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Josh Le Barge
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:

A. Call To Order/Roll Call:

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:

PROCLAMATION:

A. Proclamation
A. 1. Mayor Warren and City Council to proclaim September 1-5, 2025, as National Payroll Week (Chief Financial Officer, Jessica Brown to accept).

2. Mayor Warren and City Council to proclaim September, as Emergency Preparedness Month (Emergency Services
Coordinator, Eva Terekhova to accept).
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3 City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 9, 2025 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

A. Special Presentations
A. 1. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Finance Department Employee of the Year (Chief Financial Officer, Jessica Brown to present).

2. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Innovation & Technology Department Employee of the Year
(Innovation & Technology Director, Jennifer Barcenas 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.

Approve Consent Calendar Items as recommended by staff.

A. Approval of Minutes 25-0470
Approve the minutes of the July 22, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

Attachment No. 1 - City Council Meeting Minutes
07-22-2025.pdf
Attachments:

B. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1974 (Second Reading),
approving Master Case No. 25-0019 and Municipal Code
Amendment No. 25-0007 to modify the sign code section to encourage attractive signage in the Downtown Core by
allowing flexibility in design requirements and streamlining the approval process for creative signs, sign programs, wall signs, directional signage, awning signs, canopy
signs, inlay signs, graphic projecting signs, projecting 25-0469

4 City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 9, 2025 signs, holiday window signs and roof signage, and
prohibiting feather and yard signs
Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1974, approving Master Case No. 25-0019 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0007 to modify the sign code section to encourage attractive signage in the Downtown Core by allowing flexibility in design requirements and streamlining the approval process for creative signs, sign programs, wall signs, directional signage, awning signs, canopy signs, inlay signs, graphic projecting signs, projecting signs, holiday window signs and roof signage, and prohibiting feather and yard signs
Attachment No. 1- Ord 1974.docx
Attachment No. 2- Exhibit A.docx
Attachments:

C. Approve the Single Source Purchase of Traffic Signal Video Detection Equipment
25-0325
Authorize procurement of traffic signal video detection equipment from Iteris utilizing Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal - Single Source/Sole Source.

Approve the purchase in the amount not to exceed $685,000 annually for three years (FY 2025/26 - 2027/28).

Attachment No. 1- Iteris Rodefx Exclusive Letter.pdf
Attachment No. 2- Iteris - 25-0325.pdf
Attachments:

D. Approve an Increase to the Contract Not-To-Exceed
Amount for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair Services (DE-24-211-SP)
25-0326
Approve and authorize the City Manager to increase the annual amount of not-to-exceed of $350,000 annually for both Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. and Yunex Traffic to provide as-needed traffic signal maintenance and repair services.

Authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments to the Maintenance Services Agreements not to exceed $35,000.

Attachment No. 1- Bear_Maintenance Services Agreement
Attachment No. 2- Yunex_Maintenance Services Agreement
Attachments:

E. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Task Order for Truck Route and General Plan Update Consultant Services to Comply
with AB 98 by January 1, 2026
25-0327
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2 (DE-24-195-SQ) with Kittelson and Associates in the

5 City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 9, 2025 amount of $56,000 to complete the environmental analysis and documentation to accompany the City’s Truck Routes and General Plan update to be in compliance with AB 98 requirements by January 1, 2026.

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments to Task Order No. 2 in the amount not to exceed $30,000.

Attachment No. 1- Kittelson Proposal for AB 98 Update.pdf Attachment No. 2- Task Order No. 2 Kittleson.pdf
Attachments:

F. Final Acceptance for the Demolition of 16726 Spring Street Project (PW-25-80-SB)
25-0362
Accept as complete the work performed by AMPCO Contracting Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW-25-80-SB) of 16726 Spring Street and approve the final amount of $102,790.00.

G. Final Acceptance for the Demolition of 16803 Spring Street Project (PW-25-84-SB).
25-0363
Accept as complete the work performed by AMPCO Contracting Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW-25-84-SB) of 16803 Spring Street and approve the final amount of $147,135.00.

H. Final Acceptance for the Demolition of 16815 Spring Street Project (PW-25-83-SB).
25-0364
Accept as complete the work performed by AMPCO Contracting Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW-25-83-SB) of 16815 Spring Street and approve the final amount of $130,050.00.

I. Approve Extra Work to the Tree Maintenance Services
Contract (PW-24-191-SP) for Necessary Tree and Stump
Removals on the Citywide Sidewalk Reconstruction Project #3
25-0433
Approve and authorize the extra work to Tree Maintenance Service Contract with West Coast Arborists Inc. (PW-24-191-SP) in the amount of $89,700.00 for tree removal services.

Approve and authorize the purchase order to West Coast Arborists Inc. and any future purchase order change orders necessary to complete the project.

Attachment No. 1- Sidewalk Replacement #3 Construction
Impact Report 50825.pdf
Attachment No. 2- Citywide Sidewalk Reconstruction Project #3 .pdf
Attachment No. 3- WCA Proforma 97653.pdf
Attachments:

J. Approve Extra Work to the Tree Maintenance Services
Contract (PW-24-191-SP) for Necessary Tree and Stump
25-0434

6 City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 9, 2025 Removals and Tree Replacements on both East Liberty
Parkway and West Liberty Parkway in the Village of
Heritage, for an Upcoming Pavement Repair Project
Approve and authorize the Extra Work to Tree Maintenance Service Contract (PW-24-191-SP) with West Coast Arborists Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $221,021.00 for Tree Removal Services.

Approve and authorize the Extra Work to Tree Maintenance Service Contract (PW-24-191-SP) with West Coast Arborists Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $30,020.00 for Tree Planting Services.

Approve and authorize the purchase order to West Coast Arborists Inc. and any future purchase order change orders necessary to complete the project.

Attachment No. 1- East Liberty Parkway Map.pdf
Attachment No. 2- West Liberty Parkway Map.pdf
Attachment No. 3- WCA Proforma 97340.pdf
Attachment No. 4- WCA Proforma 97762.pdf
Attachments:

K. Master Case (MCN) No. 25-0060 & Miscellaneous (MIS) No. 25-0010; A Resolution Revising Cannabis Hours of
Operation
25-0442
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-088, Establishing Cannabis Hours of Operation; and,
Determine that these actions are not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Attachments: Attachment No. 1- Cannabis Hours Resolution L. Award a Professional Services Agreement for Design
Services with Steiner Studio for the 8470 Nuevo Avenue
Renovation Project (DE-25-179-SP)
25-0443
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Steiner Studio for Design Services for the 8470 Nuevo Avenue Renovation Project in the amount of $218,300.00 (Request for Proposals DE-25-179-SP).

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute future individual Professional Services Agreement Amendments with Steiner Studio, not exceeding $20,000 for the 8470 Nuevo Avenue Renovation Project (DE-25-179-SP).

Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all utility agreements for the 8470 Nuevo Avenue Renovation Project

7 City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 9, 2025 Attachment No. 1- Vicinity Map.pdf
Attachment No. 2- Proposal Ranking.pdf
Attachment No. 3- DRAFT- Agreement DE-25-179-SP.pdf
Attachments:

M. Final Acceptance of the Arrow Boulevard at Tokay Avenue Traffic Signal Project (Bid No. SB-113-DE-23)
25-0445
Accept as complete the work performed by Baker Electric, Inc. for the Arrow Boulevard at Tokay Avenue Traffic Signal Project (#37603354).

Attachments: Attachment No. 1- Vicinity Map
N. Police Department Monthly Information Update 25-0447 Accept the Police Department monthly information update for June 2025.

Attachment No. 1- June 2025 Report for City Council
Rev2.pptx
Attachments:

O. Approve Debris Basins Maintenance Agreement with I-15 Logistics, LLC, for Maintaining Two Debris Basins as Part of their Development along Coyote Canyon Road, west of
Sierra Avenue
25-0449
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Debris Basins Maintenance Agreement with I-15 Logistics, LLC.

Attachment No. 1- Debris Basin Maintenance Agreement
I-15 Logistics - FINAL.pdf
Attachment No. 2- Vicinity Map.pdf
Attachments:

P. Approve a Quitclaim Deed for Portion of Lot 2 of Tract No. 20362 to TPG AG EHC III (NWHM) CA 2, L.P., Portions of
Lots 3 and 4 of Tract No. 20362 to Richmond American
Homes of Maryland, Inc., Portions of Lots 5 and 6 of Tract No. 20362 to AG EHC II (LEN) CA 2, L.P., and Portions of Lots A, D, G, and J of Tract No. 20363, and Lots A, D, E, and F of Tract No. 20364 to Lennar Homes of California, LLC, within the Gardens Village of the Arboretum Specific Plan, Located North of Casa Grande Avenue, West of Sierra
Avenue, South of Duncan Canyon Road, and East of
Cypress Avenue
25-0451
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim Deed for the release of public use easements for landscape and sidewalk purposes over portions of Lots 2 through 6 of Tract No. 20362, over portions of Lots A, D, G, and J of Tract No. 20363, and over portions of Lots A, D, E, and F of Tract No. 20364.

8 City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 9, 2025 Attachment No. 1- Quitclaim Deed (Tract No. 20362, Lot
2).pdf
Attachment No. 2- Quitclaim Deed (Tract No. 20362, Lots 3 and 4).pdf
Attachment No. 3- Quitclaim Deed (Tract No. 20362, Lots 5 and 6).pdf
Attachment No. 4- Quitclaim Deed (Tract No. 20363, Lots A, D, G, and J).pdf
Attachment No. 5- Quitclaim Deed (Tract No. 20364, Lots A, D, E, and F).pdf
Attachment No. 6- Tract No. 20362 (Recorded Map).pdf
Attachment No. 7- Tract No. 20363 (Recorded Map).pdf
Attachment No. 8- Tract No. 20364 (Recorded Map).pdf
Attachments:

Q. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Landscape Maintenance Easement Deeds for CFD 115M
25-0453
Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into Landscape Maintenance Easement Deeds with two property owners as part of CFD 115M for the West Valley Logistic Center Project.

Attachment No. 1- Hawke - Landscape Maintenance
Easement Deed - CFD 115M.pdf
Attachment No. 2- Sanchez & Diaz - Landscape
Maintenance Easement Deed - CFD 115M.pdf
Attachment No. 3- CFD 115M - LANDSCAPE ESMT
EXHIBIT.pdf
Attachments:

R. Final Acceptance for the Demolition of 16779 Spring Street Project (PW-25-82-SB).
25-0455
Accept as complete the work performed by AD Improvements Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW-25-82-SB) of 16779 Spring Street and approve the final amount of $137,500.00.

S. Final Acceptance of the County ARPA - Fiber to City Parks Project (Bid No. DE-24-180-SB)
25-0457
Accept as complete the work performed by On Demand Contractors, Inc. for the ARPA -Fiber to City Parks Project (#37200006 and #37200007).

Attachments: Attachment No. 1- Vicinity Map
T. Acceptance of 2026 ABC Grant 25-0465
Approve an ABC Grant in the amount of $27,080.00 to increase the department’s proactive efforts of ABC education and enforcement. The funding will be used for the current employee’s salary and operation.

9 City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 9, 2025 Authorize the Chief of Police to sign the agreement between the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Fontana Police Department for the total amount of $27,080.00.

Approve the expenditure plan for the use of the funds to help offset the cost of personnel within the Police Department.

Attachments: Attachment No. 1- 25-APP14 Exhibits.pdf
U. Approve Amendment No. 9 to Professional Services
Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for the San Sevaine Trail Phase 1, Segment 2 Project
25-0466
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to a Professional Services Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for Engineering Services for the San Sevaine Trail Phase 1, Segment 2 Project (SQ-12-DE-17) in the amount of $379,336.38, for a total contract amount of $1,971,277.70.

Attachment No. 1- Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 2- PSA Amendment No. 9
Attachment No. 3- DEA Amendment Request
Attachments:

V. Approve Measure I Five-Year Capital Project Needs
Analysis for Fiscal Years 2026/2027 - 2030/2031
25-0467
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-089, adopting the Fiscal Years 2026/2027 - 2030/2031 Measure I Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis (CPNA).

Attachment No. 1- CPNA Resolution No. 2025-089.doc
Attachment No. 2- 2027-2031 CPNA Submittal.pdf
Attachments:

W. Approve Contract Change Order #2 for the Demolition of Existing Concrete Pad, Installation of New Concrete Pad and Walkway at North Tamarind Park Project
(SB-116-PW-23).
25-0472
Authorize the City Manager to approve Change Order #2 with Western State Builders, Inc. in the amount of $147,153.37 for the Demolition of Existing Concrete Pad, Installation of New Concrete Pad and Walkway at North Tamarind Park Project (SB-116-PW-23).

Attachment No. 1- North Tamarind Park COR002R1
7-24-2025.pdf
Attachments:

X. Final Acceptance of the Downtown Parking Structure
Project (SQ-24-DE-23-01)
25-0476
Accept as complete the work performed by Bomel Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the Downtown Parking Structure Project

10 City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 9, 2025 (SQ-24-DE-23-01).

Attachments: Attachment No. 1- Vicinity Map.pdf
Y. Final Acceptance of the City Hall Renovation Project - Phase I (Fire Annex; SQ-25-DE-23-01)
25-0477
Accept as complete the work performed by PENTA Building Group, LLC for the construction of the City Hall Renovation Project - Phase I (Fire Annex; SQ-25-DE-23-01).

Attachments: Attachment No. 1- Vicinity Map.pdf
Z. Approve the Single/Sole Source equipment and installation of replacement engine for the Fontana Police Department Airship AS350B2 (N641EG)
25-0478
Approve and authorize the City Manager or his assigned designee to approve the purchase and installation of a replacement engine for the City’s police helicopter utilizing Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal - Single/Sole Source.

Approve purchase in the amount of $872,827.50 from Federal Asset Seizure (Fund 223).

Attachment No. 1- Airbus workorder form.pdf
Attachment No. 2- Helisafe - 250478.pdf
Attachments:

AA. Award bids for the Fontana Experience Network (FXN
Studio) for Design, Build and Installation.
25-0480
Award bid and authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with Devlin Design Group for Stage Studio Design and Installation in the amount of $399,903.84 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $39,990.38 (Bid No. CM-25-168-SP).

Award and authorize City Manager to execute agreement with TV Pro Gear for Systems Design, Integration, and Installation in the amount of $468,860.00 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $46,886 (Bid No. CM-25-168-SP).

Attachment No. 1- Scoring Matrix.pdf
Attachment No. 1- Design.pdf
Attachments:

AB. Award the Purchase of GARMOR X5 APC UMG Armored
Vehicle
25-0482

1. Award bid to GArmor Hmmwv Land, Air & Sea of Las Vegas, NV for the purchase of a new X5 armored vehicle in the amount of $516,561.41 and registration and license fees.

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2. Approve an appropriation in the amount of $516,562 from Federal Asset Seizure (Fund 223).

Attachment No. 1- X5 Invoice.pdf
Attachment No. 2- Core_Pro MP - 02.18.25.xlsx
Attachment No. 3- MPV Quote O1165A
Attachments:

AC. Final Acceptance for the Demolition of 8443 Nuevo Avenue Project (PW-25-64-CC).
25-0485
Accept as complete the work performed by Resource Environmental Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW-25-64-CC) of 8443 Nuevo Avenue and approve the final amount of $118,432.34.

AD. Purchase and Sale Agreement – Aldea Apartments 25-0503 Approve a Purchase & Sale Agreement for the purchase of buildings and associated land located at 15186 Foothill Boulevard, Fontana, CA 92335 specifically described as APN 0191-162-40 in the amount of $26,635,000 plus escrow costs and related acquisition fees.

Authorize the purchase of that certain Real Property with APN 1110-161-44-0000 (former APN 1110-161-09-0000) comprised of approximately 2.27 acres (“Property”) from Aldea Fontana Foothill, LLC, a California limited liability company.

Authorize the City Manager to enter into the Purchase and Sale Agreement and/or any other documents necessary or appropriate to facilitate said purchase on behalf of the City of Fontana.

Attachment No. 1- Fontana -Resolution re Purchase of
Aldea Apartments-c1.doc
Attachment No. 2- Purchase Agreement - Aldea Legacy
Apartments-REVISED.docx
Attachments:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

To speak on Public Hearing Items, submit comments via e-mail at [email protected]. In the subject of your e-mail please indicate whether you are in favor or opposition of the item. Comments must be received no later than 12:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Comments of no more than three (3) minutes will be read into the record at the appropriate time during the meeting. If you challenge in court any action taken concerning a Public Hearing item, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

All Public Hearings will be conducted following this format:
(a) hearing opened (e) oral - favor
(b) written communication (f) oral - opposition

12 City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 9, 2025 (c) council/staff comments (g) hearing closed
(d) applicant comments (applicant not limited to 5 minutes) A. Appeal No. 25-0001: Request to overturn the Planning Commission’s June 3, 2025 decision certifying a Final
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number 2023030788) and adopting a Mitigation, Monitoring, and
Reporting Program, and approving Tentative Parcel Map
No. 22-000025 (TPM No. 20611) and Design Review No.
22-000051 for the consolidation of six (6) parcels into one parcel and the vacation of Windflower Avenue and the
development of an industrial warehouse building totaling approximately 398,514 square feet on approximately 18.3 acres located between Sierra Avenue and Mango Avenue,
approximately 1,300 feet south of Summit Avenue
(Assessor Parcel Numbers: 1119-241-10, -13, -18, -25, -26, and -27).
25-0431
Deny Appeal No. 25-0001, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s decision on June 3, 2025 approving, pursuant to the certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report and adoption of a Migitation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Tentative Parcel Map No. 22-000025 (TPM No. 20611) and Design Review No. 22-000051 for the consolidation of six (6) parcels into one parcel and the vacation of Windflower Avenue and development of an industrial commerce building totaling approximately 398,514 square feet on approximately 18.3 acres located between Sierra Avenue and Mango Avenue, approximately 1,300 feet south of Summit Avenue (APN Nos.:
1119-241-10, -13, -18, -25, -26, and -27).

APPELLANT / APPEAL APPLICANT:

Appeal No. 25-0001: Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance, 765 N.

Main Street, Ste. 151, Corona, CA 92880.

Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 2 - Appellant Letter - Golden State
Environmental Justice Alliance
Attachment No. 3 - Applicant Response to Appeal No
25-0001 (9.3.25).pdf
Attachment No. 4 - June 3, 2025 - PC Packet
Attachment No. 5 - Planning Commission June 3, 2025
Minutes
Attachment No. 6 - Clerk of the Board Filing Receipt for MCN 22-000104
Attachment No. 7 - Public Hearing Notice for Appeal No. 25-0001
Attachments:

13 City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 9, 2025 B. Issuance of Fontana Public Facilities Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
25-0488
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-091 of the City Council of the City of Fontana authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of a Ground Lease, Lease Agreement, Indenture, Escrow Agreement, Continuing Disclosure Certificate and Bond Purchase Agreement in connection with the issuance of Fontana Public Facilities Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A, approving the issuance of such Bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $150,000,000, authorizing the distribution of an Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of such Bonds and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificates and related actions.

Attachment No. 1- Resolution
Attachment No. 2- Ground Lease
Attachment No. 3- Lease Agreement
Attachment No. 4- Preliminary Official Statement
Attachment No. 5- Bond Purchase Agreement
Attachment No. 6- Escrow Agreement
Attachment No. 7- Indenture
Attachments:

CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:

A. City Manager Communications
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:

A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
ADJOURNMENT:

A. Adjournment
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting on September 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Peter Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem
John Roberts, Council Member
Jesus “Jesse” Sandoval, Council Member
Phillip W. Cothran., Council Member
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Agenda #: A. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the minutes of the July 22, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· Create and maintain a dynamic team by supporting the decisions of the majority once made.
· Create and maintain a dynamic team by communicating Goals and Objectives to all commissions and employees.

DISCUSSION:

The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the July 22, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. The draft minutes are attached to this report for Council review and approval.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Minutes
Tuesday, July 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
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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, July 22, 2025.

Mayor Warren called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. with all members of the City Council present except Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Council Member Cothran.

City Clerk Germaine Key and City Treasurer Janet Koehler-Brooks were also in attendance.

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 and Matt Ballantyne, City Manager. Employee Organization: Police Management Association.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (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 22, 2025.

Mayor Warren called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Mayor Warren, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members Roberts, and Sandoval.

City Clerk Germaine Key and City Treasurer Janet Koehler-Brooks were also present.

ABSENT: Council Member Cothran
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INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

The invocation was given by Council Member Roberts, followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Warren.

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.

PROCLAMATION:

1. Mayor Warren and City Council to proclaim August as Sickle Cell Trait Prevention Month (Sickle Cell Trait Prevention Founder and Executive Director, Farron Dozier, to accept).

Mayor Warren and the City Council proclaimed August as Sickle Cell Trait Prevention Month.

Sickle Cell Trait Prevention Founder and Executive Director, Farron Dozier accepted.

2. Mayor Warren and City Council to proclaim August 5, 2025, as National Night Out (Police Chief Michael Dorsey to accept).

Mayor Warren and City Council proclaimed August 5, 2025, as National Night Out. Police Chief Michael Dorsey accepted and invited the community to attend National Night Out.

3. Mayor Warren and City Council to proclaim July as Parks and Recreation Month (Community Services Director Daniel Schneider to accept).

Mayor Warren and City Council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month. Community Services Director Daniel Schneider accepted.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

1. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Community Services Department Employee of the Year (Community Services Director Daniel Schneider to present).

Mayor Warren and the City Council recognized Community Services Coordinator Diana Escobar as the Community Services Department Employee of the Year.

2. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize, Corporals Joshua Patty, Andrew Hackett, Matthew Rodgers, John Collopy & Bradley Ubovich and Officers Paul Beltran, Samuel Saenz, & Michael Bernath as June 2025 Employees of the Month (Captain Burton to present).
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Mayor Warren and the City Council recognized Corporals Joshua Patty, Andrew Hackett, Matthew Rodgers, John Collopy and Bradley Ubovich and Officers Paul Beltran, Samuel Saenz, and Michael Bernath as June 2025 Employees of the Month.

3. Healthcare/Legislative Update (President and CEO of San Antonio Regional Hospital, John Chapman to present).

John Chapman, President and CEO of San Antonio Regional Hospital, provided an update on healthcare challenges and initiatives, highlighting workforce shortages, new residency programs, and expanded primary care and behavioral health services. He also shared upcoming plans for additional “Care for You” clinics, community health programs, and facility expansions to better serve Fontana residents.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:

Diane Lopez expressed concerns about immigration enforcement and ICE activity in the community, and urged the City Council to take action.

Grace expressed concerns about immigration enforcement and ICE activity in the community, and urged the City Council to take action.

George Soobaa expressed concerns about the lack of decorum during public comment at council meetings and thanked the Mayor and Council for their service and efforts to improve Fontana, including development of the Forge District.

Deborah Hall Lindsey thanked Director Snyder and the Community Services Department for their support at Veterans Park, noting the success of the Veterans Family and Friends Day barbecue hosted by the Fontana Military Vet Club and Woodworking Vet Club, and acknowledged Councilmember Jesse Sandoval’s attendance and community collaboration.

Jasmine Castro expressed concerns about immigration enforcement and ICE activity in the community, and urged the City Council to take action.

Luv Kaur expressed concerns about immigration enforcement and ICE activity in the community, and urged the City Council to take action.

Diana expressed concerns about immigration enforcement and ICE activity in the community, and urged the City Council to take action.

Damixi Tzintzum expressed concerns about immigration enforcement and ICE activity in the community, and urged the City Council to take action.

Gissell expressed concerns about immigration enforcement and ICE activity in the community,and urged the City Council to take action.

Joz Sida expressed concerns about immigration enforcement and ICE activity in the 22

community, and urged the City Council to take action.

Jennifer Cardenas expressed concerns about meeting times, limited speaking duration, lack of a virtual attendance option, and criticized council decisions regarding development and community impacts. She also voiced support for making Fontana a sanctuary city and referenced upcoming local elections.

Lisa discussed concerns with the clear mask policy in the Council Chambers and urged the Council to make a statement regarding ICE activity.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Item B.

City Manager Matt Ballantyne announced that Council Member Roberts will recuse himself from Item B, as he did not vote on the matter during the previous meeting when straws were drawn.

Item F.

Prior to the motion being made, City Manager Ballantyne clarified that for Item F, the City will not use the contractor’s proposed agreement and will instead use the City’s standard agreement prepared and reviewed by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed unanimously by a vote of 4-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items “A-AR” with Council Member Roberts recusing on Item “B.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:

None; ABSENT: Cothran
A. Approval of Minutes 25-0420
Approve the minutes of the July 8, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

B. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1972 (Second Reading), adopting 25-0421 the 2025 State of California Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map...

Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1972, adopting the 2025 State of California Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 51177-51179 and amending Chapter 30, Article IX (Overlay Districts), Division 8 (Fire Hazard Overlay District), Section 30-656(a) of the City of Fontana Zoning and Development Code.
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C. Police Department Donations January - June 2025 25-0183 Accept monetary and gift donations from multiple donors including community programs, businesses, and citizens.

D. Final Acceptance for the Construction of Fire Station No. 81 25-0298 located at 16615 Casa Grande Avenue (Bid No. SB-06-DE-22) Accept as complete the work performed by TELACU Construction Management, Inc. for the construction of Fire Station No. 81 Project (#37603383).

E. Award a Professional Services Agreement for Design Services 25-0329 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Pickleball Courts at Seville Park Project (DE-24-138-SP)

1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Design Services for the Pickleball Courts at Seville Park Project in the amount of $205,675.00 (Request for Proposals DE-24-138-SP).

2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute future individual Professional Services Agreement Amendments with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., not exceeding $20,000 for the Pickleball Courts at Seville Park Project (DE-24-138-SP).

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all utility agreements for the Pickleball Courts at Seville Park Project.

F. Award a Contract for the Demolition of Seville Park 25-0347 Amphitheater
Authorize the City Manager to execute a CUCCAC contract PW-26-11-CC with Wreck Age Demolition Inc. in the amount of $49,800.00 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $4,980.00 for the demolition of Seville Park Amphitheater.

G. Acceptance of 2025 Housing and Homelessness Incentive 25-0348 Program Funding

1. Accept the San Bernardino County Continuum of Care’s Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program funding in the amount of $1,700,000;

2. Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to execute and transmit any documents necessary or desirable to ensure the City's timely receipt of the San Bernardino County Continuum of Care’s Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program funding.

H. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map No. 20464 for the 25-0360 Development of a Commercial Property at the northwest corner of 24

Citrus Avenue and South Highland Avenue, and the Abandonment of a Certain Portion of Alleys and a Certain Portion of Highland Avenue

1. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 20464, located on the north side of South Highland Avenue between Citrus Avenue and Catawba Avenue.

2. Accept dedication of public streets and easements.

3. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to certify the abandonment of a certain portion of the alleys and a certain portion of Highland Avenue, as identified on the parcel map.

I. Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Architectural 25-0361 Design Services with Rubio Medina, Architect for the Metrolink Emergency Responder Substation Project (DE-25-153-SP)

1. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Rubio Medina, Architect for Architectural Design Services for the Metrolink Emergency Responder Substation Project in the amount of $455,190.00 (Request for Proposals DE-25-153-SP).

2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute future individual Professional Services Agreement Amendments not exceeding $100,000.00 for the Metrolink Emergency Responder Substation Project (Request for Proposals DE-25-153-SP).

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 Metrolink Emergency Responder Substation Project.

J. Award Bid for Food Services - The Path DS-25-101-SP 25-0367

1. Award bid and authorize a purchase order for a one-year with Chapala Mexican Grill in the amount of $179,400.00 for food services for The Path Homelessness Shelter.

2. Approve and Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to execute any future amendments and necessary documents for the Food services agreement.

K. Purchase of Artificial Turf Replacement Materials for Fields #1 25-0370 and #2 at Ralph M. Lewis Park.

1. Authorize the Purchasing Division to utilize the California Multiple Awards Schedule (CMAS) contract #4-06-78-0031A to procure Artificial Turf Replacement Materials and Nailer Boards Replacement per Purchasing Policies and Procedure Manual 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal.

2. Approve the purchase from FieldTurf USA, Inc. in the amount of 25

$753,598.70 for the synthetic turf and materials.

L. Amend the Professional Service Agreement DS-24-127-MS for 25-0371 the property management of 17133 Valley Boulevard-The Path

1. Approve and Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to amend the Professional Service Agreement in the amount of $44,375 per month.

2. Approve and Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to execute any future amendments and documents necessary for the Property Management of The Path.

M. Measure I Five Year Local Street Capital Improvement Program 25-0377 Annual Adoption
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-048, adopting the Measure I Five Year Local Street Capital Improvement for Fiscal Years 2025/2026 - 2029/2030.

N. A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Fontana, 25-0381 California, Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Fontana and Water of Life Community Church for Homelessness Services

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-049, approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Water of Life Community Church (“CityLink”), which provides for an extension of the agreement for an additional year, expands the scope of homelessness services, and increases the total consideration to Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00).

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all future amendments to the agreement with CityLink for Homeless Services.

O. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts 25-0383 (Maintenance) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-050, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Community Facilities Districts (Maintenance) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

P. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 1 25-0384 (Southridge Village) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-051, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 1 (Southridge) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Q. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 7 25-0385 (Country Club Estates) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-052, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities 26

District No. 7 (Country Club Estates) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

R. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 11 25-0386 (Heritage West End) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-053, 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 2025-2026.

S. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 12 25-0387 (Sierra Lakes) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-054, 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 2025-2026.

T. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 22 25-0388 (Sierra Hills South) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-055, 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 2025-2026.

U. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 31 25-0389 (Citrus Heights North) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-056, 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 2025-2026.

V. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 37 25-0390 (Montelago) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-057, 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 2025-2026.

W. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 70 25-0391 (Avellino) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-058, 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 2025-2026.

X. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 71 25-0392 (Sierra Crest) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-059, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 71 (Sierra Crest) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

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Y. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 74B 25-0393 and 74M (Citrus/Summit) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-060, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 74B (Citrus/Summit) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-061, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 74M (Citrus/Summit) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Z. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 80 25-0394 (Bella Strada) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-062, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 80 (Bella Strada) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AA. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 81 25-0395 (Gabriella) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-063, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 81 (Gabriella) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AB. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 85 25-0396 (The Meadows) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-064, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 85 (The Meadows) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AC. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 86 25-0397 (Etiwanda Ridge) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-065, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 86 (Etiwanda Ridge) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AD. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 87 (El 25-0398 Paseo) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-066, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 87 (El Paseo) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AE. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 88 25-0399 (Sierra Crest II) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-067, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 88 (Sierra Crest II) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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AF. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 89 25-0400 (Belrose) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-068, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 89 (Belrose) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AG. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 90 25-0401 (Summit at Rosena Phase One) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-069, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 90 (Summit @ Rosena Phase 1) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AH. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 95 25-0402 (Summit at Rosena Phase Two) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-070, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 95 (Summit @ Rosena Phase 2) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AI. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 99 25-0403 (The Retreat) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-071, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 99 (The Retreat) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AJ. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 100 25-0404 (Victoria) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-072, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 100 (Victoria) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AK. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 106 25-0405 (Mountainview) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-073, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No.106 (Mountainview) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AL. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 107 25-0406 (Highland) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-074, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No.107 (Highland) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AM. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 109 25-0407 (Narra Hills) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-075, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in 29

Community Facilities District No. 109 (Narra Hills) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AN. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 111 25-0408 (Monterado) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-076, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 111 (Monterado) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AO. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 112 25-0409 (The Gardens Phase One) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-077, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 112 (The Gardens Phase One) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AP. Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 113 25-0410 (The Gardens Phase Two) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-078, Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 113 (The Gardens Phase Two) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

AQ. Police Department Monthly Information Update 25-0412 Accept the Police Department monthly information update for May 2025.

AR. Award Professional Services Contract with Iteris for 25-0430 Grant-funded the SMART Leveraging Advanced Adaptive Signal Timing for Freight to Improve Safety and Mobility Project (DE-25-172-SP)

1. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Iteris in the amount of $505,767.00 to provide consultant services in performing the engineering and support work needed to deliver the City’s SMART Grant-funded Leveraging Advanced Adaptive Signal Timing for Freight to Improve Safety and Mobility Project.

2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments to the Agreement in the amount not to exceed $50,000.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. Master Case No. 24-0065: Specific Plan Amendment No. 24- 25-0349 0001, Tentative Tract Map No. 20729 (TTM No. 24-0010) and Design Review No. 24-0035 - A request to amend the Rancho Fontana Specific Plan and to subdivide approximately 3.3 acres for condominium purposes and for the site and architectural approval of a new residential development consisting of 54 attached condominium dwellings and associated improvements, pursuant to an Addendum to the Rancho Fontana Specific Plan 30

Environmental Impact Report
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-079, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana adopting an Addendum and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the Rancho Fontana Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 1981100211) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 24-0001 to amend Planning Area 18 to Planning Area 18A increasing the allowable residential density from six dwelling units per acre to 12 dwelling units per acre and including parking and setback development standards, approving Tentative Tract Map No. 24-0010 to subdivide approximately 3.3 acres for condominium purposes and approving Design Review No. 24-0035 for the construction of 54 attached condominium dwellings and associated improvements, subject to the Conditions of Approval.

Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.

City Clerk Key stated that no written communications were received.

Associate Planner Cecily Session-Goins provided the staff report.

Councilmember Sandoval asked about fire truck access and turnaround capability for the first set of condominiums near Orlando and Baseline.

Associate Planner Session-Goins explained that the alley will dead-end but meets Fire Department requirements, with access provided through the main drive connecting to Orlando and Lime.

City Clerk Key stated that there were no requests to speak.

Mayor Warren closed the public hearing.

ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed by a vote of 3-1 to approve Public Hearing Item “A.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, and Roberts; NOES: Sandoval; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Cothran
B. Public Hearing to Establish Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Assessment 25-0411 Rates for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-080, 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 2025-2026.

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-081, 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” 31

Village of Heritage) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-082, 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 2025-2026.

4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-083, 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 2025-2026.

5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-084, 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 2025-2026.

Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.

City Clerk Key stated that no written communications were received.

Senior Account Samuel Perez provided the staff report.

City Clerk Key stated that there were no requests to speak.

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 4-0 to approve Public Hearing Item “B.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Cothran
City Attorney Duran noted that Mayor Warren was required to recuse herself from Item B, subsection 2 (Resolution 2025‑081). To correct the oversight, the Council must first vote on a motion to reconsider the item so it can be revisited with the Mayor’s recusal recorded.

ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed unanimously by a vote of 4-0 to reconsider Public Hearing Item “B”, subsection 2 (Resolution 2025‑081) to allow Mayor Warren to recuse herself and have the conflict officially recorded. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES:

Warren, Garcia, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:

Cothran
Mayor Warren recused herself from the dais due to owning property in the area.

ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed unanimously by a vote of 3-0 to approve Item B, subsection 2 (Resolution 2025‑081). The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Garcia, Roberts, 32

and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Warren; ABSENT: Cothran Mayor Warren returned to the dais.

C. Adjustment of User Fees for City Services 25-0415
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-085, a resolution of the City of Fontana updating and establishing user and regulatory fees for various regulatory activities, programs, and services set forth in a master fee schedule and identifying an inflationary factor for future adjustments.

Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.

City Clerk Key stated that no written communications were received.

Chief Financial Officer Jessica Brown provided the staff report.

Priti Patel of Wildan and Associates provided an overview on the methodology for updating user fees.

Mayor Pro Tem Garcia asked if several fees were decreased because they exceeded actual service costs and to confirm that the City’s goal is to cover costs rather than generate profit.

Chief Financial Officer Brown responded affirmatively, confirming this explanation.

Mayor Warren asked about whether the City has a policy requiring users to pay 100% of fees when there is a private benefit. Chief Financial Officer Brown explained that while it is a best practice to recover the full cost, there is no formal city policy mandating it.

City Clerk Key stated that there were no requests to speak.

Mayor Warren closed the public hearing.

ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed unanimously by a vote of 4-0 to approve Public Hearing Item “C.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Cothran
D. Master Case No. 25-0019 and Municipal Code Amendment 25-0416 (MCA) No. 25-007: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to
multiple sections of the Fontana Zoning and Development Code to revise signage regulations within the Downtown Core, streamline the approval process for various sign types and to prohibit feather and yard signs pursuant to the certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2016021099) and Public Resources Code Section 21083.3

1. Determine that the proposed amendments in the Ordinance are 33

consistent with the Fontana General Plan and certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2016021099) and so qualifies for an exemption from CEQA specifically Public Resources Code 20183.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 as the proposed amendments will have no new or more severe significant environmental effect “peculiar to” the Ordinance than discussed in the certified EIR and will have no significant off-site and cumulative impacts not discussed in that EIR as long as all applicable mitigation measures in the certified EIR will be undertaken; and

2. Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1974, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana approving Master Case No. 25-0019 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0007 to modify the sign code section to encourage attractive signage in the Downtown Core by allowing flexibility in design requirements and streamlining the approval process for creative signs, sign programs, wall signs, directional signage, awning signs, canopy signs, inlay signs, graphic projecting signs, projecting signs, holiday window signs and roof signage, and prohibiting feather and yard signs.

Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.

City Clerk Key stated that no written communications were received.

Associate Planner Alejandro Rico provided the staff report.

City Clerk Key stated that there were no requests to speak.

Mayor Warren asked about limits on electric signage. Associate Planner Rico clarified that illuminated signs are allowed, but animated or “live” signs (like movie theater marquees) are not. Mayor Warren also asked about appeals, and Associate Planner Rico confirmed that developers or business owners can appeal staff decisions to the Planning Commission.

Mayor Warren closed the public hearing.

ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and passed by a vote of 3-1 to approve Public Hearing Item “D.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, and Roberts; NOES: Sandoval; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Cothran
E. Sika Corporation - Operating Covenant Agreement 25-0379

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-086, accepting the Economic Development Subsidy Report prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 53083.1 and approve the Operating Covenant Agreement and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement with Sika Corporation.

2. Direct City Staff to file a Notice of Exemption based upon the City 34

Council’s finding that the impacts for this Agreement is not a project and subject to environmental review and that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.

City Clerk Key stated that no written communications were received.

Deputy City Manager Ray Ebert provided the staff report.

City Clerk Key stated that there were no requests to speak.

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 4-0 to approve Public Hearing Item “E.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Cothran
NEW BUSINESS:

A. New Business
A. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fourth Quarter Budget Status Report 25-0373 Approve the recommended Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fourth Quarter Budget adjustments and organizational changes.

Chief Financial Officer Brown provided the staff report.

Councilmember Roberts asked about the current General Fund reserve percentage. Chief Financial Officer Brown reported the General Fund reserve is 25% for FY 2025‑26, with potential increases based on FY 2024‑25 results, and highlighted additional reserves including $25.7 million for OPEB and $11.7 million for the pension trust, noting the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain financial stability.

ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Sandoval, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed unanimously by a vote of 4-0 to approve New Business Item “A.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Cothran
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:

A. City Manager Communications
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City Manager Ballantyne highlighted accomplishments including the addition of pickleball courts, turf replacement at Lewis Park, secured programming and revenue streams for the transitional housing facility, downtown zoning changes to attract businesses, and thanked the Council for supporting these initiatives.

ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:

A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
City Treasurer Koehler-Brooks thanked Chief Financial Officer Brown for the report, offered condolences to the family of Fontana Police Officer Bautista, and wished Mayor Warren a happy birthday.

City Clerk Key echoed City Treasurer Koehler-Brooks’ remarks, expressing gratitude to Chief Financial Officer Brown, condolences to Officer Bautista’s family, and birthday wishes to Mayor Warren.

Mayor Pro Tem Garcia wished City Treasurer Koehler-Brooks and Mayor Warren a happy birthday.

Councilmember Roberts offered condolences to the Police Department and extended birthday wishes to all celebrating.

Councilmember Sandoval expressed condolences to the Police Department and wished his wife, Mary, a happy birthday.

Mayor Warren highlighted downtown progress, thanking staff, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and Councilmember Cochrane for their efforts. She noted the benefits of the new sign ordinance, promoted the Fontana Business Summit on August 7th, and shared upcoming events, including a performance by Bob Marley’s descendant and the eighth anniversary of Fontana Walks on August 9th.

Mayor Warren emphasized safe disposal of household hazardous waste, proper trash sorting in compliance with new state regulations, and upcoming financial literacy classes starting August 4th. She reminded the public that there will be no council meetings in August. Mayor Warren concluded by honoring the memory of Fontana Police Officer Edward Bautista and offering condolences and prayers to his family, colleagues, and the community.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Warren and the City Council led a moment of silence in memory of the following individual:

1. Edward “Eddie” Bautista
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Mayor Warren adjourned the meeting at 4:36 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.
_______________________
Christina Rudsell, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE FONTANA CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2025.
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Germaine Key
City Clerk
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Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0469 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: B. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Adoption of Ordinance No. 1974 (Second Reading), approving Master Case No. 25-0019 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0007.

RECOMMENDATION:

Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1974, approving Master Case No. 25-0019 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0007 to modify the sign code section to encourage attractive signage in the Downtown Core by allowing flexibility in design requirements and streamlining the approval process for creative signs, sign programs, wall signs, directional signage, awning signs, canopy signs, inlay signs, graphic projecting signs, projecting signs, holiday window signs and roof signage, and prohibiting feather and yard signs ..End COUCIL GOALS:
· Promote economic development by pursuing business attraction, retention, and expansion. · Promote economic development by establishing a quick, consistent development process. · Promote economic development by being business friendly at all levels and striving to constantly improve the city's competitiveness.

DISCUSSION:

Ordinance No. 1974 was introduced by a vote of 3-1 at the July 22, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact from this item.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
ORDINANCE NO. 1974

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FONTANA,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO MULTIPLE SECTIONS

OF THE FONTANA ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REVISE

SIGNAGE REGULATIONS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN CORE,

STREAMLINE THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR VARIOUS SIGN TYPES,

AND TO PROHIBIT FEATHER AND YARD SIGNS, PURSUANT TO THE

CERTIFIED GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
(STATE CLEARINGHOUSE [SCH] NO. 2016021099) AND PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21083.3.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 37100, the legislative body of a city may pass ordinances not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of the State or the United States; and
WHEREAS, Government Code sections 50022.1 to 50022.10 authorizes a city to codify and recodify its ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fontana (“City”) desires to restate without substantive revision, amend and recodify certain ordinances codified in the Fontana Municipal Code (“Code”) through Municipal Code Amendment (“MCA”) No. 25-0007; and WHEREAS, the City of Fontana General Plan (“General Plan”) includes policies and actions calling for numerous updates to the Code; and WHEREAS, Use Table No. 30-721.A. is amended to allow projecting and holiday window signs within the Downtown Core; and
WHEREAS, Use Table No. 30-725.A. is amended to introduce two new categories of sign permits types, along with the designation of the bodies responsible for their review and process for appealing decisions; and WHEREAS, Sections 30-731 and 30-731.1 is amended to establish comprehensive Downtown Core Sign Programs, specifically detailing requirements, standards and permitted uses; and
WHEREAS, Sections 30-732 and 30-732.1 are amended to regulate Downtown Core Sign Programs, specifically detailing requirements, standards and permitted uses; and
WHEREAS, the Use Table 30-742.A. is amended to incorporate Downtown Core regulations for Residential uses; and
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WHEREAS, the Use Table and 30-743.A. is amended to incorporate Downtown Core regulations for nonresidential uses in commercial, mixed-use, and form-based zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, Sections 30-746(a)(2), (b)(2), (b)(3), (b)(4) and (f)(5) are amended to establish standards for permanent sign types within the Downtown Core; and WHEREAS, Use Table 30-747.A. is amended to incorporate Downtown Core standards for permanent signs for specific uses for nonresidential uses within the Downtown boundary; and
WHEREAS, Use Table No. 30-751.A. is amended to incorporate Downtown Core standards for nonresidential zoning districts; and WHEREAS, State law requires zoning regulations to be consistent with the general plan and therefore updating the Code would contribute to consistency with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the amendments in MCA No. 25-0007 are consistent and compatible with the General Plan and are in line with goals, policies and objectives of the City, the Housing Element policies and the Zoning and Development Code; and WHEREAS, the amendments in MCA No. 25-0007 are in conformity with appropriate land use practices and will establish appropriate development standards for the land use designations; and
WHEREAS, the amendments in MCA No. 25-0007 are attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare, nor will it adversely affect the orderly development of property; and
WHEREAS, the amendments in MCA No. 25-0007 will better express the City’s policies and will generally promote good land use planning and regulation; and WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public meeting on MCA No. 25-0007 where it received evidence and public testimony on the Code amendments and recommended that the Fontana City Council (“City Council”) determine that the proposed amendments are consistent with the Fontana General Plan and certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2016021099) and so qualifies for an exemption pursuant to the from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Public Resources Code 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the proposed amendments in the Ordinance will have no new or more severe significant environmental effects “peculiar to” the Ordinance than discussed in the certified EIR and will have no significant off-site and cumulative impacts not discussed in that EIR as long as all applicable mitigation measures in the certified EIR will be undertaken; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission carefully considered all evidence and testimony presented at its public hearing on July 1, 2025 regarding MCA No. 25-0007 and approved Resolution No. 2025-023 recommending that the City Council adopt the modifications to the Zoning and Development Code contained therein; and WHEREAS, on July 22, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing on MCA No. 25-0007 where City Council received evidence and public testimony pertaining to the Zoning and Development Code amendments as well as documentation from the Planning Commission’s public hearing on July 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council carefully considered all information pertaining to MCA No. 25-0007 presented at its public hearing on July 22, 2025; and WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, DOES ORDAIN as follows:

Section 1. Recitals. The recitals are true, correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments in the Ordinance are consistent with the Fontana General Plan and certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2016021099) and so qualifies for an exemption from CEQA, specifically Public Resources Code 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the proposed amendments will have no new or more severe significant environmental effects “peculiar to” the Ordinance than discussed in the certified EIR and will have no significant off-site and cumulative impacts not discussed in that EIR as long as all applicable mitigation measures in the certified EIR will be undertaken.

Section 3. Development Code Amendment Findings. The City Council hereby makes the following findings for Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0007 accordance with Section 30-40 “Purpose” of the Fontana Zoning and Development Code:

Finding: A Zoning and Development Code may be amended by changing the development standards (text) or zoning designation map boundaries of any zone whenever such an amendment is
deemed necessary to protect or promote the public's health, safety or general welfare or when modification is viewed as appropriate in the context of generally accepted planning principles, surrounding land uses, and the General Plan. 41 Ordinance No. 1974

Findings of Fact: The Municipal code amendments modify Article XII (Sign Regulations) of the Zoning Code and encourage attractive signage in the Downtown Core by allowing flexibility in design requirements and streamlining the approval process for creative signs, sign programs, wall signs, directional signage, awning signs, canopy signs, inlay signs, graphic projecting signs, projecting signs, holiday window signs and roof signage, and prohibiting feather and yard sign. These amendments would encourage visually attractive signage in the Downtown area as a local and regional destination.

The amendments are appropriate, aligning with generally accepted planning principles, compatible with surrounding land uses, and consistent with the General Plan.

Section 4. Development Code Amendment Approval. Based on the foregoing, the City Council hereby approves the amendments as set forth in MCA No. 25-0007, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference as fully set forth herein.

Section 5. Effective Date/Publication. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption and prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days from the passage thereof, shall be published by the City Clerk at least once in the Fontana Herald News, a local newspaper of the general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Fontana, and henceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

Section 6. Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Ordinance is based are located at the City Clerk’s office located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. The custodian or records is the City Clerk.

Section 7. Certification. The City Clerk of the City Council shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.

Section 8. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application of any such provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of July 2025
READ AND APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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City Attorney
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I, Germaine Key, City Clerk of the City of Fontana, and Ex-Officio Clerk of the City Council, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance is the actual Ordinance adopted by the City Council and was introduced at a regular meeting on the 22nd day of July 2025, and was finally passed and adopted not less than five days thereafter on the 9 th day of
September 2025, by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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City Clerk of the City of Fontana
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Mayor of the City of Fontana
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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AMENDMENT TO FONTANA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 30
(*Additions shown in underline, deletions shown in strikeout) (Divisions not referenced are to remain)
ARTICLE XII. SIGN REGULATIONS
DIVISION 2. APPLICABILITY
(Sections 30-719 to 30-721 to remain)
Table No. 30-721.A.

Exempt Signs with Limitations
Exempt signs do not require design review sign approval, but may require building permits Sign Type Maximum
Number
Maximum Sign
Area
Maximum Sign Height Additional Requirements

1. Permanent Signs
a. Projecting signs
(Downtown only)
In addition to
wall signs: 1 per
tenant space
15 sf Must be below eave line and
maintain a minimum vertical
clearance of at least eight feet
from bottom of such sign to
highest finished grade shall be
maintained
• Permitted within downtown
boundary only.
• A tenant space shall be allowed
either a Downtown Core Projecting
Sign or a Projecting Sign otherwise
permitted under the provisions of
this Section, but not both. (Refer to
the Table in Section 30-743.A(h) for
specific regulations pertaining to
Downtown Core Projecting Signs.)
• Such signs shall project no more
than four feet from the face of the
building wall upon which the sign is
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mounted.
• Any encroachment into City
right-of-way is subject to City
Engineer approval and requires an
encroachment permit.
• Such signs, including supporting
structures, shall be designed as an
integral design element of a
building's architecture and shall be
architecturally compatible with any
building to which the sign is to be
attached. Where more than one
sign is provided, all signs shall be
complementary to each other.
b. Suspended
signs
1 per each
street frontage
per
nonresidential
tenant
4 sf A minimum vertical clearance of at
least eight feet from bottom of
such sign to highest finished grade
shall be maintained
• Such signs shall be limited to
building frontages on the ground
floor of nonresidential buildings.
• Any encroachment into City
right-of-way is subject to City
Engineer approval and requires an
encroachment permit.
• Such signs, including supporting
structures, shall be designed as an
integral design element of a
building's architecture and shall be
architecturally compatible with any
building to which the sign is to be
attached. Where more than one
sign is provided, all signs shall be
complementary to each other.
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c. Window signs N/A 25 percent of
the total
window glass
area of the first
floor, including
glass doors, of
the building
frontage.

N/A • Such signs shall be placed so that
law enforcement and public safety
personnel have a clear and
unobstructed view of the interior
of the establishment, including
cash registers.
• Signs inside the building not
mounted to windows shall not be
located within three feet of the
window.
• Illuminated and electronic
message window signs shall comply
with Section 30-734.
• Perforated and/or transparent
window signs shall count towards
the cumulative allowable sign area.
• Window signs shall not be
located on any window above the
second story.
• Window signs shall be
maintained in good condition.
d. Downtown
Core Holiday
Window Signs
For all window
areas
Fifty percent of
window area
N/A  Only permitted in the
Downtown Core
 Windows signs as specified in
subsection (c) above are
permitted.
 Signs shall be positioned so as
to ensure a clear and
unobstructed view of the
interior of the establishment.
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 Signs located inside the
building, but not mounted on
windows, must be placed at
least three feet from the
window.
 Illuminated and electronic
message window signs shall
comply with Section 30-734.
 Sign display is restricted to
federal and state recognized
holidays
 Display of these signs are
limited to the period beginning
forty-five (45) days before a
federal or state recognized
holiday and ending fifteen (15)
days after that holiday.

DIVISION 4. DESIGN REVIEW SIGN REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 30-725. Reviewing bodies.

The following reviewing bodies shall make decisions on the design review sign applications provided for in this article. All reviewing bodies shall be responsible for the design review sign applications indicated in Table No. 30-725.A.

DCD—Director of Community Development—Approval Body
PC—Planning Commission—Approval Body
CC—City Council—Approval Body
X—Indicates the reviewing and/or the Approval Body
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Table No. 30-725.A.

Responsible Reviewing Bodies
Reviewing Body Appeal Body
Permit Type DCD PC CC PC CC
Design Review Temporary Sign X X
Design Review Permanent Sign—General X X
Design Review Permanent Sign—Freeway Sign X X
Design Review Permanent Sign—Electronic Message
Sign
X X
Design Review Creative Sign (Minor) X X
Design Review Creative Sign (PC) X X
Downtown Core Creative Sign X X
Downtown Core Sign Program X X
(Sections 30-726 to 30-730 to remain)
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Sec. 30-731. Design review creative sign (PC).
(a) Purpose. The purposes of design review creative sign (PC) approvals are to:
(1) Encourage signs of unique design and signs that exhibit a high degree of thoughtfulness, imagination, and inventiveness;
(2) Provide a process for the application of sign regulations in ways that will allow creatively designed signs that make a positive visual contribution to the overall image of Fontana, while mitigating the impacts of large or unusually designed signs; and (3) Provide a process for the approval of commercial murals and other emerging sign types that portray Fontana in a positive light and enhance the local aesthetic.

Figure No. 30-731.1
Examples of possible design review creative sign (PC) applications (b) Applicability.
(1) Location. An applicant may request design review creative sign (PC) approval to authorize one on-site permanent creative sign in the following areas:
a. Within the downtown boundary. For creative signs in the Downtown Core, Section 30-371.1 shall apply; or
b. On properties with frontage on Baseline Avenue, Foothill Boulevard, Sierra Avenue, or Valley Boulevard.
(The rest of Section 30-731 to remain)
Sec. 30-731.1. Downtown Core Creative Sign.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to :
(1) Encourage distinctive signage that demonstrates unique design and exhibits a high degree of thoughtfulness, imagination, and inventiveness thereby creating a dynamic and attractive Downtown Core;
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(2) Establish a process for implementing sign regulations that facilitate the approval of creatively designed signs that shall make a positive visual contribution to the overall image of the Downtown Core, while mitigating the impacts of large or unusually designed signs; and
(3) Provide a process for the approval of commercial or residential murals and other novel sign types that positively represent Fontana and enhance the local aesthetic. (b) Applicability.
(1) Location. An applicant may seek approval to authorize the installation of one (1) onsite permanent creative sign within the Downtown Core. (2) Requirements. An applicant may request approval to utilize standards that deviate from the requirements applicable to signs established in this Article, provided such deviation complies with the specific provisions of this Section, subject to the following conditions:
a. A Downtown Core Creative Sign may deviate from the applicable standards established in this article with façade modifications, when approved by the Director of Planning through a Design Review Sign Application. i. Only one Downtown Core Creative Sign may be requested per Design Review Sign Application.
b. This subsection shall not authorize general advertising where it is not otherwise allowed.
c. A Downtown Core Creative Sign approval shall not authorize any prohibited sign type or feature set forth in Section 30-722 except where specifically authorized.
d. Electronic message signs are only permitted to promote live events and screenings. The site must have a business associated with live events and/or screenings. In addition, the electronic message sign must comply with Section 30-734(c).
e. Applicants proposing an electronic message sign must have the approval of a Minor Use Permit to ensure compliance with the findings below. (c) Findings . The following findings are required to be made by the responsible reviewing body for the approval of a Downtown Core Creative Sign application:
(1) Design criteria.

The proposed creative sign shall meet the following design criteria:
a. The sign complies with the design principles set forth in Section 30-727; 50

b. The sign exhibits a unique design and a high degree of imagination, inventiveness, spirit, and thoughtfulness through the use of color, graphics, proportion, quality materials, scale, and texture;
c. The sign contributes a substantial aesthetic improvement to the site and has a positive visual impact on the surrounding area;
d. The sign utilizes or enhances the architectural elements of the building and is placed in an appropriate location in relation to the overall composition of the building's façade;
e. Any proposed façade modifications are demonstrably necessary for the structural integration of the sign or are located in the immediate vicinity of the sign to enhance its visual interest;
f. Any proposed commercial mural must depict imagery directly connected with the business and project a positive impression; and g. Electronic message signs may only be used for businesses to promote live events and screenings and must comply with Section 30-734. (2) Contextual criteria. The creative sign shall be located and designed not to cause light and glare impacts on surrounding uses, especially residential uses. The sign shall also contain at least one of the following elements:
a. Creative image reflecting current or historic character of Fontana; or b. Inventive representation of the logo, name, or use of the structure or business.

Sec. 30-731.12. - Sign programs.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the sign programs are to:
(1) Provide coordinated signage within a development project; (2) Create common design elements;
(3) Provide customed tailored site-specific standards; and (4) Integrate the design of signs with the overall building and landscape design to form an architectural statement.
(b) Applicability.
(1) Location. An applicant may submit a comprehensive sign program application (design review sign program) if they meet the following criteria:
a. A new or existing shopping center with a site area of six acres or more; b. Mixed-use or commercially zoned properties; and
c. On properties with frontage on Baseline Avenue, Foothill Boulevard, Sierra Avenue, or Valley Boulevard.; and
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(c) Findings and decision. The following findings are required to be made by the responsible reviewing body for approval of a design review creative sign (PC) application, with or without conditions:
(1) Design criteria. The proposed creative sign:
a. Complies with the design principles set forth in Section 30-727; b. Has a unique design and exhibits a high degree of imagination, inventiveness, spirit, and thoughtfulness through the imaginative use of color, graphics, proportion, quality materials, scale, and texture;
c. Contributes a substantial aesthetic improvement to the site and has a positive visual impact on the surrounding area; and
d. Utilizes or enhances the architectural elements of the building and is placed in an appropriate location in relation to the overall composition of the building's façade.
(2) Contextual criteria. The creative sign shall be located and designed not to cause light and glare impacts on surrounding uses, especially residential uses. The sign shall also contain at least one of the following elements:
a. Creative image reflecting current or historic character of Fontana; or b. Inventive representation of the logo, name, or use of the structure or business.

Sec. 30-731.3. – Downtown Core Sign Program.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of Downtown Core Sign Program is to:
(1) Provide coordinated signage within a Downtown Core site; (2) Create common design elements;
(3) Provide custom tailored site-specific standards;
(4) Integrate the design of signs with the overall building and landscape design to form an architectural statement; and
(5) Allow façade improvements in direct vicinity of proposed signage. (b) Applicability and Eligibility.
(1) Location. The Downtown Core Sign Program must pertain to sites situated within the Downtown Core.
(2) Eligibility. In addition to the general location requirement above, the site for which a Downtown Core Sign Program application is submitted must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:
a. The site is a commercial or mixed-use property with commercial or office space measuring one (1) acre or larger, excluding any stand-alone singlefamily residences (including ADU’s); or b. The site is a commercial, mixed-use, or residential property that is two (2) stories or higher.
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(3) Requirements. An applicant may request Director’s approval of a Downtown Core Sign Program through a Design Review Sign Application, consistent with the following:
a. A site plan showing the location of buildings, parking lots, driveways, lot size, building height, and landscaped area;
b. The maximum total sign area, the maximum area for individual signs, the height of signs and the number of signs allowed;
c. An accurate indication on the site plan of the proposed location of each proposed sign and existing sign which is to remain;
d. Show areas of all façade changes including color and material which must be architecturally compatible with the proposed signage and close proximity to proposed signage;
e. Lighting and sign construction materials;
f. Sign dimensions (if tenants are not known, generic dimensions may be presented);
g. Where proposed signage does not meet the requirements of existing sign regulations, the sign program shall provide enhanced design or other elements;
h. Sites along Route 66 must meet the requirements of Section 30-727; and i. Electronic message signs are only permitted to promote live events and screenings. The site must have a business associated with live events and/or screenings. In addition, the electronic massage sign must comply with Section 30-734(c).
i. Applicants proposing an electronic message sign must have the approval of a Minor Use Permit to ensure compliance with this section.

DIVISION 6. PERMANENT SIGNS
Sec. 30-741. Permanent sign standards by zoning district/use.

All permanent signs shall comply with the standards set forth in this division. Additional permitted signs are included for specific uses listed under Section 30-747. Table No. 30-742.A, Table No. 30-743.A, Table No. 30-744.A, and Table No. 30-745.A identify the sign type, number, location, area, and height allowed within each zoning district, along with any applicable additional regulations. The standards contained in this section are maximums, unless otherwise stated.
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Sec. 30-742. Permanent sign standards for residential uses in all zoning districts.

Table No. 30-742.A.

Residential Uses in All Zoning Districts
Sign Type Maximum
Number
Maximum Sign
Area
Maximum Sign
Height
Additional
Regulations

1. Single-Family Residential Subdivision Development in Residential Zoning Districts a. Monument sign 1 per major
neighborhood
entrance
30 sf 5 ft (includes
decorative base
and cap)
• Permitted
only at major
neighborhood
entrances
• See
subsection 30-
746(d)
• See
subsection 30-
736(f)

2. Multiple-Family Uses
a. Monument sign 1 per street
frontage with
entrance
24 sf 5 ft (includes
decorative base
and cap)
• Permitted
only at major
neighborhood
entrances
• See
subsection 30-
746(d)
• See
subsection 30-
736(f)
b. Wall sign 1 per street
frontage
16 sf
Downtown Core:
16 sf for channel
letters and 16 ft
for logo
Shall not be
displayed above
second story and
shall not extend
above eave line
• See
subsection 30-
746(f)
• See
subsection 30-
736(g)
c. Driveway/onsite traffic
directional sign
1 per driveway
Downtown Core:
8 sf 4 ft • Permitted
only for
developments
with more than
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1 per frontage
and 1 per
driveway
12 dwelling
units
• See
subsections 30-
736(f) and 30-
736(g)
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Sec. 30-743. Permanent sign standards for nonresidential uses in commercial, mixed use, and form-based zoning districts (C-1, C2, RMU, FBC).

Table No. 30-743.A.

Nonresidential Uses in Commercial, Mixed Use, and Form-Based Zoning Districts (C-1, C-2, RMU, FBC) and Specific Plans Without Sign Programs
Sign Type Maximum Number Maximum Sign Area Maximum Sign Height Additional Regulations a. Awning
sign
N/A 25 percent of the surface
area of the awning,
including all valances
Downtown Core:
30 percent of the surface
area of the awning,
including all valances
Awning shall not extend
above eave line
• See subsection 30-
746(a)
b. Canopy
sign
Single Tenant: 1 per
building frontage
Multiple Tenant: 1 per
tenant space
25 percent of the surface
area of the canopy
Downtown Core:
1 square foot of sign area
permitted per each lineal
foot of tenant frontage
24 inches, as measured
from the lowest point on
the sign
• See subsection 30-
746(b)
c. Monument
sign
1 for each 200 ft (lineal) of
street frontage
45 sf 6 ft (includes decorative
base and cap)
• See subsection 30-
746(d)
• See subsection 30-
736(f)
d. Pylon sign Single Tenant: 1 per street
frontage with a minimum
100 sf 25 ft (includes decorative
base and cap)
• Pylon signs permitted
only on lots with minimum
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of 165 lineal ft of street
frontage
Multiple Tenant: 1 per
street frontage
Street frontages of 300 ft
or greater may have a
second pylon sign
area of two acres
• Pylon signs for single
tenants permitted only for
those lots with frontage
along Baseline Avenue,
Foothill Boulevard, Sierra
Avenue, or Valley
Boulevard
• See subsection 30-
746(e)
• See subsection 30-
736(f)
e. Wall sign Business frontages less
than 100 ft: 1 primary wall
sign per business frontage
Business frontages 100 ft
or more: 1 primary wall
sign and 2 optional
secondary wall signs per
business frontage.

Downtown Core:

Secondary wall signs are
permitted on every
frontage with a wall sign.

Business frontages less
than 100 ft: 1 sf of sign
area per lineal foot of
business frontage up to
100 sf.

Business frontages 100 ft
or more: 1 sf of sign area
per lineal foot of business
frontage up to 150 sf of
combined primary and
optional secondary wall
sign areas per business
frontage. Optional
secondary wall signs shall
not exceed 40 percent of
the total wall sign area per
business frontage.

Shall not extend above
eave line
• See subsection 30-
746(f)
• See subsection 30-
736(g)
• Downtown Core:

Secondary wall signs must
promote the primary
business. Can be located
below a canopy or façade,
but must have a minimum
vertical clearance of at
least eight feet from
bottom of the secondary
sign to highest finished
grade.
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Downtown Core:

Secondary wall sign is
permitted up to 40 square
feet maximum
f.

Driveway/onsite traffic
directional
sign
1 per driveway or drivethrough lane, plus:
• Single Tenant: 1 for
every 300 parking spaces
• Multiple Tenant: 1 for
every 200 parking spaces
Downtown Core:
1 per right-of-way
frontage
Single Tenant: 8 sf per sign
face
Multiple Tenant: 10 sf per
sign face
4 ft • Such signs may be in the
form of a monument sign,
pylon sign, projecting or
wall sign.
• See subsections 30-
736(f) and 30-736(g)
g. Freeway
sign
1 per parcel having a
minimum of 800 ft of
freeway frontage, and is
developed as a single
entity
150 sf for businesses
occupying less than
250,000 sf of building area
300 sf for businesses
occupying 250,000 sf or
more building area
50 ft (includes decorative
base and cap)
• See subsection 30-
746(c)
• See subsection 30-
736(f)
h. Projecting
signs
(Downtown
Core)
• 1 per tenant space with
50 feet of linear frontage
adjacent to the public
right-of-way and 5,000
square feet of floor space
Shall not exceed one and
one-half (1½) square feet
for each linear foot of
building frontage facing
the right-of-way (Area is
measured by maximum
N/A • Permitted within
Downtown Core only.
• Tenant spaces are not
permitted to have both a
Projecting Sign permitted
in Table 30-721.A and a
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• May exist instead of,
but not in addition to, a
freestanding ground sign
width by maximum height
of the sign)
Projecting Sign
(Downtown Core).
• Must be located fifty
feet from any other
Projecting Signs
(Downtown Core)
• Such signs shall project
no more than six feet from
the face of the building
wall upon which they are
mounted.
• Any encroachment by a
Downtown Core Projecting
Sign into the City right-ofway is subject to the
approval of the City
Engineer and shall require
an encroachment permit.
• Downtown Core
Projecting Signs, including
supporting structures,
shall be designed as an
integral architectural
element of the building
and must be
architecturally compatible
with the building to which
the sign is to be attached.
• The bottom edge of a
Downtown Core Projecting
Sign shall maintain a
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minimum clearance of
nine (9) feet from ground
level.
• Downtown Core
Projecting signs must be
constructed with vertical
orientation.
(Sections 30-744 to 30-745 to remain)
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Sec. 30-746. - Standards by permanent sign type.
(a) Awning sign. Awning signs are permitted pursuant to Section 30-743 and Section 30-744 and the following regulations:
(1) Location. Awnings that display signage shall be limited to building frontages on the ground floor of buildings.

Figure No. 30-746.1.
(2) Combined sign area. Combinations of signs on awnings, canopies, and walls are permitted but shall not exceed the maximum allowable sign area for wall signs per business frontage or building frontage. Awning signs may count as a primary wall sign or secondary wall sign.

Downtown Core: Awning signs within the Downtown Core are exempt from the maximum allowable sign area limitations that apply to wall signs. (3) Vertical clearance. A minimum vertical clearance of at least eight feet from bottom of the awning, including valance, to highest finished grade shall be maintained.

Figure No. 30-746.2.
(4) Setback and projection into public right-of-way. A minimum of two feet between the edge of the awning and the outer curb face shall be maintained. Any encroachment 61

into City right-of-way is subject to City Engineer approval and requires an encroachment permit.
(b) Canopy sign. Canopy signs are permitted pursuant to Section 30-743 and Section 30-744 and the following regulations:
(1) Location. Canopies that display signage shall be limited to building frontages on the ground floor of buildings.
(2) Height. Canopy signs shall not project more than 24 inches above the highest point of any canopy, except for fueling station canopies pursuant to subsection 30-747(c).

Downtown Core: Signage located beneath a canopy is permitted, provided a minimum vertical clearance of eight (8) feet is maintained from the bottom of the sign to the highest finished grade. The maximum height of such signage shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches..

Figure No. 30-746.3.
(3) Combined sign area. Combinations of signs on awnings, canopies, and walls are permitted but shall not exceed the maximum allowable sign area for wall signs per business frontage or building frontage (Does not apply to the Downtown Core).

Canopy signs may count as a primary wall sign or secondary wall sign. (4) Canopy signs prohibited in combination with projecting signs. Canopy signs shall not be permitted on street frontages with projecting signs, except for the Downtown Core.
(5) Setback and projection into public right-of-way. A minimum of two feet between the edge of the canopy and the outer curb face shall be maintained. Any encroachment into City right-of-way is subject to City Engineer approval and requires an encroachment permit.
(Subsections (c) to (e) to remain)
(f) Wall sign. Wall signs are permitted pursuant to Section 30-742, Section 30-743, Section 30- 744, and Section 30-745 and the following regulations:
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(1) Location.
a. No wall sign shall cover, wholly or partially, any wall opening. b. Wall signs shall be placed flat against the wall of the structure and shall not project from the wall more than 12 inches.
(2) Letter height. Within multiple tenant commercial complexes, for tenants with less than 50 feet of business frontage, letter height shall be limited to 24 inches or 70 percent of the adjacent surface height, whichever is greater.

Figure No. 30-746.7.
(3) Roofs signs in lieu of primary wall signs. Where a roof sign is permitted due to a lack of available building mansard for a sign, such roof sign's allowable area shall be equivalent to the allowed sign area for wall signs. Roof signs shall count as primary wall signs.
(4) Exposed raceways. Exposed raceways for wall signs shall only be permitted by the Director of Community Development under the following circumstances:
a. The architecture of a building prevents the enclosure of a raceway within a wall (e.g., sign located on a pitched roof below the roofline of a building). In these cases, the area behind the sign shall not be visible to the public; or b. Older complexes that extensively use cabinet signs may utilize exposed raceways, if the applicant can demonstrate that an enclosed raceway will require extensive structural changes to the exterior of a wall. 63

(5) Downtown Core: The area the wall sign is being constructed on (including the immediate adjacent area and plane surface area of the sign) may be modified when such changes enhance the visual quality of the sign. These modifications must be architecturally compatible with or enhance the aesthetic design of the attached building, including the materials, shapes and colors.

Sec. 30-747. Permanent signs for specific uses.
(All text before Table 30-747.A to remain)
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Table No. 30-747.A.

Nonresidential Uses within the Downtown Boundary
Sign Type Maximum
Number
Maximum Sign
Area
Maximum Sign Height Additional Requirements
a. Floor Inlay
Sign
1 per tenant
entryway
25 sf Such signs shall be installed flush
with the pavement.

Such signs shall not be located
within the public right-of-way.

Downtown Core: May be approved
in the public right of way. Any
encroachment into City right-ofway is subject to City Engineer approval and requires an
encroachment permit.
b. Graphic
Projection Sign
1 per tenant
entryway
Downtown
Core:

One per
frontage
10 sf
Downtown
Core:
20 sf
A minimum vertical clearance of at
least eight feet from the bottom of
the device projecting the sign to
the highest finished grade shall be
maintained.
• Graphic projection shall not
blink, flash, flutter, or change light
intensity, brightness, or color.
• The illumination source of the
projector shall not be exposed to a
public right-of-way or adjacent
property.
• Sign projection shall not
interfere with the use and
enjoyment of adjacent properties,
create a public nuisance, or create
public safety hazards.
c. Holiday
Window Signs
For all window
areas
Fifty percent of
window area
N/A  Does not require permit
 For cultural holidays
 Limited display between fortyfive days prior and fifteen days after holiday
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d. Roof Sign 1 per building
over 20,000
square feet
Not exceed 3
square feet for
each linear foot
of building
frontage where
the sign is
located, or
two hundred
(200) square
feet in total,
whichever is
lesser.

The height of the sign can only be a
ratio of 2 feet of width to 1 foot of
height.
 The tenant area must be 20,000
square feet or more.
 The sign may contain the text
identifying the local area such as
the building, District, City,
Downtown or Street.
 The design of the sign must be
superior or equal to the
architecture of the building and
immediate area.

DIVISION 7. - TEMPORARY SIGNS
(Sections 30-748 to 30-750 to remain)
Sec. 30-751. Temporary sign standards for nonresidential zoning districts.

Temporary signs shall comply with the standards set forth in this division. Table No. 30-751.A identifies the sign type, number, location, area, and height allowed within nonresidential zoning districts, along with any applicable additional regulations.

The standards contained in Table No. 30-751.A are maximums, unless otherwise stated. The signs in Table No. 30-751.A are allowed in any combination unless otherwise noted in this division.

Table No. 30-751.A.

Nonresidential Zoning Districts
Sign Type Maximum Number Maximum Sign Area Maximum Sign Height Additional Regulations a. Banner sign 1 per business frontage 30 sf or 10 percent of business frontage on
N/A • For the purposes of
calculating allowed
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which banner is placed,
whichever is greater
banner sign area, the
height of a business
frontage shall be eight
feet regardless of
existing conditions
• See subsection 30-
752(a)
b. Feather sign 1 per 25 linear feet of
street frontage up to 4
signs per street
frontage
12 sf 10 ft • See subsection 30-
752(b)
• Not permitted in the
Downtown Core
c. Yard sign 1 per business frontage 12 sf (lots < 1 acre) 6 ft (lots < 1 acre) • See subsection 30- 752(c)
• See subsection 30-
721(b)
• Not permitted in the
Downtown Core
32 sf (lots ≥ 1 acre) 8 ft (lots ≥ 1 acre)
(Section 30-752 to remain)
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Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0325 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: C. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Approve the Single Source Purchase of Traffic Signal Video Detection Equipment RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize procurement of traffic signal video detection equipment from Iteris utilizing Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal - Single Source/Sole Source.

Approve the purchase in the amount not to exceed $685,000 annually for three years (FY 2025/26 - 2027/28).

COUNCIL GOALS:
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by focusing on relief of traffic congestion.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by utilizing Measure-I Funds wisely.

DISCUSSION:

The City currently maintains over 220 traffic signals. About one-third of those signals rely on video detection systems that have surpassed their useful service life and are no longer possible to maintain when they malfunction, as replacement parts are no longer in production. This purchase will allow the City’s Traffic Signal Maintenance staff to replace malfunctioning and no-longer serviceable video detection equipment to ensure the traffic signals are operating properly and efficiently.

Iteris video detection systems have been used for all new traffic signal systems installed in the last ten years and have been used to replace systems at older traffic signals that were no longer operable. To minimize operating, programming, and maintenance costs, it is essential to utilize a single manufacturer for the regular maintenance and replacement needs of traffic signal video detection systems. Continuing to utilize the Iteris video detection system ensures compatibility with the City’s existing traffic signal system and eliminates the need to expend additional funds to modify or replace other devices within the traffic signal cabinet.

Staff recommends procuring the traffic signal video detection equipment under the Purchasing Policies and Procedure Manual Section 3.1.5 as no competitive advantage would be gained from competitive pricing. RodefX is the established exclusive sales agent for the Iteris video detection City of Fontana Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/4/2025
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systems in Southern California, and thus is the vendor that staff will purchase the equipment through.

As the exclusive sales agent, purchasing through any other third-party vendor would include a markup for this same equipment in Southern California and would not yield any additional advantages of competitive pricing.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is an increase in expenditures of up to $685,000 annually and is included in the FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 current budgets in Measure I 2010 -2040 Local Fund 246, account 24637518-8030.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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June 3, 2025
To
Dave Perez
Lead Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician-Engineering
City of Fontana
Fontana CA 8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana CA 92335
Iteris sells our product direct in the California market and has established RodefX as the exclusive sales agent for our products including Iteris Next Vector, in Southern California.

All sales requests are made to RodefX including request for quotes. Purchase orders should be made out directly to Iteris. Please send the PO to Rodefx. They will process this and send to Iteris.

Iteris has direct employees that provide technical service and support for our video detection products including turn-on and trouble calls.

If you need to schedule support for your video detection systems, please call Michelle Robinson at Iteris (mobile) 858-603-4567
If you have any questions about the product line, need cost information, or other support please feel free to contact Mike Girardot at (909) 626-0545 or (909) 921-3598.

You may also contact me at any time if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for this opportunity.

Brian R. Girardot
Vice President, Sensor Sales
RoadwaySensors
1700 Carnegie Ave
Ste 100
Santa Ana CA 92705-5551
Cell 916-202-0070| Sales Administration
[email protected] | www.iteris.com
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NON-COMPETITIVE SOURCE SELECTION JUSTIFICATION
Contract/Req. No.: Amendment No.: Requestor: Date:

Pre-Tax Amount: $ Tax: $ Freight: $ Total Amount: $
Vendor Name:

FUNDING SOURCE AND AUTHORIZATION (check as applicable)
City Resources Gov’t Grant Other
Certifications: Debarment4 Anti-Lobby5
Certificate(s)
Attached
Not
Applicable
Fund: Org Account:

Equipment Screening6: Yes Not Applicable Title Vests: - Purchase Description:

1. Source Selection - Competition is impracticable (Check appropriate box):

UNAVAILABLE FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE. No competitive advantage would be gained from competitive pricing, such as when equipment, goods, materials, supplies, personal property, or services are unique and are only available from one source. (Explain below. Include all contacts made to verify the sole source or single source situation.) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT. This product or service required is being purchased under a cooperative purchasing agreement. (Explain below).

SAME PRICE PURCHASED BY ANOTHER PUBLIC AGENCY. The product or service required was awarded a bid by another public agency that has purchasing procedures substantially similar to those that the city would have been required to use, and the vendor offers the same price(s) to the city that it offered to the other agency.

EMERGENCY. This product or service required is due to an emergency, determined by the City Manager, which could not have been anticipated and critical need precludes any form of competition. (Purchases more than $100,000 must be presented at the next regular City Council Meeting for ratification by the City Council. Please attach supporting documentation and approval from City Manager).

OTHER REASON(S). (Explain below).

Detail information to support above justification(s):
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Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0326 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: D. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Approve an Increase to the Contract Not-To-Exceed Amount for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair Services (DE-24-211-SP)
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve and authorize the City Manager to increase the annual amount of not-to-exceed of $350,000 annually for both Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. and Yunex Traffic to provide as-needed traffic signal maintenance and repair services.

Authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments to the Maintenance Services Agreements not to exceed $35,000.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by focusing on relief of traffic congestion.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by utilizing Measure-I Funds wisely.

DISCUSSION:

On June 25, 2024, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Maintenance Services Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. and Yunex Traffic for a not-to-exceed amount for each contractor of $120,000 individually, as well as a combined net total annual not-to-exceed amount of $120,000 in total annual expenditures for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair Services.

In order to allow for extraordinary responses such as the efforts following the January 2025 Santa Ana wind event, account for an increase in collisions causing extensive damage to signal equipment, and account for an increasing quantity of equipment surpassing its service life, the amount of extraordinary maintenance needs surpasses the current annual not-to-exceed contract amount.

The City’s Risk Management staff diligently pursue cost recovery efforts for those costs incurred due to traffic collisions where a responsible party is identified. Traffic Signal Maintenance staff balance the allocation of City staff resources and contractor support services to perform on-going preventative maintenance work, extraordinary repair work, and project-based work to ensure excellent experience for the community in the most cost-effective manner.

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Increasing the annual contract amount will allow the City to continue to maintain prompt and efficient signal maintenance and operations, and to respond to large-scale events without delay.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is an increase in expenditures of $230,000.00 and is included in the FY 2025/26 current budget in Measure I 2010-2040 Local Fund 246 in accounts 24637516-8013, 24637517-8130, 24637518-8130, and 24637518-8030.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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City of Fontana
Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0327 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: E. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Approve Amendment No. 1 to Task Order for Truck Route and General Plan Update Consultant Services to Comply with AB 98 by January 1, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2 (DE-24- 195-SQ) with Kittelson and Associates in the amount of $56,000 to complete the environmental analysis and documentation to accompany the City’s Truck Routes and General Plan update to be in compliance with AB 98 requirements by January 1, 2026.

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments to Task Order No. 2 in the amount not to exceed $30,000.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by focusing on relief of traffic congestion.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by utilizing Measure-I Funds wisely.

DISCUSSION:

Assembly Bill 98 (AB 98) passed into law in September 2024, aiming to reduce the environmental and community impacts of warehouse facilities through regulation of location, design, and operations.

AB 98 requires agencies to comply by January 1, 2028; however, agencies deemed to be within a “warehouse concentration region” must comply with AB 98 requirements by January 1, 2026. The City of Fontana was listed as one of the 14 agencies in a warehouse concentration region.

To comply with AB 98, the City must update its designated Truck Routes and General Plan prior to January 1, 2026 or risk being fined by the Attorney General up to $50,000 every six months until the updates have been made.

Staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services in support of complying with AB 98 to the firms that are on the City’s pre-qualified Engineering List (DE-24-195-SQ) by notifying firms via email. Two (2) proposals were received and reviewed by staff. Based on the submitted proposals and stated qualifications, staff selected Kittelson and Associates, Inc. to provide consultant services in updating the City’s Truck Routes and General Plan to be in compliance with AB 98 requirements by January 1, 2026. A Task Order was issued in April 2025 authorizing them to begin the preliminary analysis needed to determine the level of environmental analysis and documentation that would be City of Fontana Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/4/2025
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necessary prior to completing the General Plan Update. At this point, the level of effort has been determined and the project is ready to complete the CEQA-related environmental analysis and documentation.

With the assistance of the consultant, staff will be presenting the proposed updates and changes to the City Planning Commission and City Council for consideration and approval prior to January 1, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is an increase in expenditures of $56,000 and is included in the FY 2025/26 current budget in Measure I 2010-2040 Local Fund 246, account 24637513-8130.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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Kittelson & Associates, Inc.

April 3, 2025 Kittelson Project #304410.003
Mae Lynn Alcantara
City of Fontana - Engineering Department
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
RE: Proposal for Fontana Truck Route Map Update
Dear Ms. Alcantara:

With the passage of Assembly Bill 98 (AB 98), the State of California is placing new requirements on local agencies regarding warehousing/logistic uses and related truck traffic. Specifically, components of the legislation include prohibiting local agencies from approving new or expanded logistic uses near sensitive receptors unless comprehensive standards are met and requiring local jurisdictions to update their General Plan to include specific requirements for truck routes. The compliance deadline is January 1, 2026, for cities that are located in the warehouse concentration region, which includes the City of Fontana.

Kittelson will support the City in meeting the requirements of AB 98, including updating the City’s existing truck route map, addressing the needs of both the operators and residents and other local stakeholders. For this effort, Kittelson & Associates, Inc. (Kittelson) is partnering with De Novo Planning Group (De Novo), who brings their CEQA expertise and local experience to ensure that proposed changes fulfill state environmental requirements.

Collectively, we have:
◼ Familiarity in working in the City of Fontana and with City staff; ◼ Experience conducting technical analyses to support changes to General Plans; ◼ Experience supporting agencies in engaging residents and employer stakeholders; ◼ Proficiency in utilizing land use projections, travel demand models, and Big Data sources to determine truck demand characteristics; and,
◼ Ability to efficiently determine the required level of CEQA review for transportation projects.

The Kittelson Team will be led by Tim Erney and Michael Sahimi. They will be supported by Starla Barker at De Novo, providing CEQA compliance expertise. Collectively, this leadership team has the combination of local experience and technical expertise to deliver this study within schedule and budget.

Our proposal will adhere to the terms and conditions of the On-Call Engineering Services contract, dated July 24, 2024; De Novo will be held to the same terms and conditions. As a Senior Principal, I am authorized to bind Kittelson to the terms and conditions of this proposal and am authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the firm.

This proposal will remain valid for 90 days from the date of submittal.

Please let me know if you need additional information regarding our proposal, key staff, schedule, and budget.

Sincerely,
Tim Erney Michael Sahimi
Senior Principal / Project Principal Senior Planner / Project Manager 750 The City Drive, Suite 410
Orange, CA 92868
P: 714.468.1997
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PROJECT BACKGROUND AND UNDERSTANDING
With the passage of AB 98, the State of California is placing new requirements on local agencies regarding warehousing/logistic uses and related truck traffic. Components of this new law include the following:
◼ Local agencies are prohibited from approving new or expanded logistics uses near sensitive receptors, unless comprehensive, statewide standards are met.
◼ Cities and other local jurisdictions are required to update their General Plan mobility/circulation element to include specific requirements for truck routes.

For cities such as Fontana that are located in the state’s warehouse concentration region, compliance with AB 98 is mandatory by January 1, 2026.

AB 98’s requirements for truck-related updates to a General Plan mobility/circulation element include the following:
◼ Identify and establish specific truck routes to safely accommodate additional truck traffic and avoid residential areas and sensitive receptors.
◼ Maximize use of interstate or state divided highways as preferred truck routes; or arterial roads, major thoroughfares, and predominantly commercially oriented local streets when state highways or interstate highways are not utilized.
◼ Include requirements that logistics use projects shall be accessible by the designated truck routes. ◼ Other prescriptive requirements such as providing visible and noticeable truck route signage, making truck route publicly available in GIS format, and sharing the truck route map with logistics facility operators and truck drivers in the city.

The City of Fontana is looking to achieve AB 98 compliance before the 2026 deadline. Specifically at this time, the City would like to update their truck route map and corresponding updates to their General Plan Circulation Element. In addition to complying with AB 98, the City aims to address residents’ feedback related to truck traffic in the city.

It should be noted that the new truck map and updated Circulation Element will trigger additional CEQA actions.

In particular, the adoption of these documents is a discretionary project requiring some level of environmental clearance documentation. For instance, routing trucks to different roadways – in substantially increasing trucks on the current truck routes – may affect noise, air quality and health risks to sensitive receptors. As such, a CEQA screening will need to be conducted to determine the appropriate CEQA review and its overall scale and approval process (in other words, can it be addressed as part of a supplemental analysis to the recent General Plan EIR).

The City’s existing truck route map, last revised on February 6, 2004, is shown in Figure 1. This truck route map is also reflected in the City’s General Plan (adopted July 23, 2023). 128
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Figure 1: City of Fontana Local Truck Routes Map
REVISED: FEBRUARY 6, 2004
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TECHNICAL APPROACH
Our approach to conducting this project is based on our knowledge of the City, our familiarity with AB 98 requirements, our experience in updating General Plan transportation elements, and our team’s collective experience conducting CEQA environmental assessments. For each task, we have documented our expectation of information that the City will provide or roles that it will fulfill, as well as identifying deliverables.

Task 1: Stakeholder Engagement and Meeting Attendance
Kittelson will support the City in conducting outreach with stakeholders, which may consist of local resident groups and major warehouse/logistics employers in the city. By conducting this outreach, the City can make sure it understands and balances the needs of both residents and the operators using the truck routes as the truck route map is developed. In addition, engagement with the public and key stakeholders will help ensure their support when subsequent approval and administrative actions are undertaken.

TASK 1.1: KICKOFF MEETING AND BIWEEKLY CHECK-INS
Upon receiving Notice to Proceed (NTP), Kittelson will schedule and facilitate a virtual kickoff meeting with City of Fontana staff to confirm the City’s goals, expectations, deliverables, work plan, review cycles, schedule, and communication protocols. Following this kickoff meeting, Kittelson will submit a data request list to City staff.

After the kickoff meeting and until the conclusion of the project and City Council approval, Kittelson will hold 30- minute check-in calls with City staff every two weeks, as needed. It is assumed that twelve (12) of these meetings will take place.

TASK 1.2: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT MEETINGS
Kittelson will attend up to three (3) virtual or in-person meetings that will be organized, hosted, and led by City staff. We recommend that the three meetings be organized as follows:
◼ One (1) meeting with major logistics operators at the beginning of the project to understand their existing needs and issues related to operating trucks on city streets, as well as their key routes and origins/ destinations.
◼ One (1) meeting with residents and local stakeholder groups (such as homeowners) at the beginning of the project to understand their concerns and priority locations related to truck traffic. ◼ One (1) meeting with major logistics operators once the draft truck route map update is developed to receive their input on the proposed routes and questions they have on the proposed truck route roadways.

It is assumed that the City will organize and lead these meetings, with Kittelson preparing the presentation materials, attending the meetings to provide information and support (e.g., answer technical questions), and summarize the feedback received.
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TASK 1.3: PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Kittelson and De Novo staff will attend one (1) Planning Commission meeting and one (1) City Council Meeting when the project is completed to support City staff in presenting the project to Commission and Council members.

TASK 1.4: BILINGUAL SURVEYS (OPTIONAL)
As an optional task to support the City’s engagement, at the beginning of the project, we can prepare two surveys; one will be for residents and the other will be for truck operators in the city. The purpose of the surveys would be to learn about the respective groups’ priorities, needs, and key locations. The surveys can each include an online map for dropping pins and comments. English and Spanish versions of the surveys can be administered, if requested.

TASK 1 DELIVERABLES
◼ Virtual kickoff meetings
◼ Data request list
◼ Twelve (12) biweekly calls
◼ Attendance, materials, and summaries for three (3) stakeholder meetings ◼ Attendance at one (1) Planning Commission meeting
◼ Attendance at one (1) City Council meeting
◼ Online bilingual surveys (OPTIONAL)
Task 2: Truck Route Map Update
This task will consist of the technical analysis with the final output being the updated truck route map and other required edits to the City’s General Plan.

TASK 2.1: BASELINE CONDITIONS AND PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Kittelson will obtain and summarize the data and planning documents that will help us understand the baseline conditions upon which the truck route network will function, as well as the planning requirements that must be incorporated into the updated map. This comprehensive review is important to identify and address the current and future transportation context and fully understand the magnitude of the level of trucking activities that would be subject to the truck route network.

Information that we will review and summarize will include:
◼ Review regional resources on goods movement networks, such as those published by Caltrans, SCAG, County of San Bernardino, SBCOG, and SBCTA
◼ Review recent guidance on AB 98 compliance
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◼ Map and review existing and future land uses within the city, including understanding where shifts may occur in warehousing/logistics and in residential plus other sensitive receptors ◼ Download, review, and map truck crashes that occur on City streets, including truck crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians, to understand where issues may be present (a heat map of 2021-2023 truck crashes occurring on City streets is provided as Figure 2) ◼ Review and document existing and planned multimodal facilities ◼ Review and document existing and planned truck routes for other jurisdictions that connect to Fontana’s city boundaries
We will also collect 24-hour daily traffic volumes with heavy vehicle classifications at up to 20 roadway segments (one per roadway currently on the truck route map) to inform our understanding of current truck traffic levels and the routes that are currently being utilized, plus to support the CEQA process (see Task 3).

Figure 2: Truck Crash Heat Map (2021-2023)
SOURCE: TRANSPORTATION INJURY MAPPING SYSTEM (TIMS), SAFE TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY.
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In addition, Kittelson staff will conduct a field tour (anticipated to be approximately two hours on a typical weekday midday) through the City, focused on observing conditions and land uses along the current truck network, confirming the location and access routes to the major warehousing/logistic buildings, and identifying roadways with higher levels of bicycle, pedestrian and local access activities. We welcome the participation of City staff during this field visit. The results of this field review will be mapped and incorporated into the existing conditions documentation.

TASK 2.2: DRAFT TRUCK ROUTE MAP
Based on our review of existing conditions, field observations, and the planning framework, plus stakeholder input, Kittelson will develop a draft updated truck route map. We will add or delete streets from the City’s existing truck route map so that it fulfills AB 98 requirements by maximizing the use of arterial roadways and commercial streets and striving to avoid paths through residential areas and sensitive receptors. We will review the streets that are included on the updated map to determine if any geometric improvements are recommended to accommodate heavy vehicles, such as speed limits, modified corner radii, or vertical clearances (note, however, that this will not include traffic operations analysis). The map and the associated background documentation will be submitted to the City for review.

Kittelson will prepare a second draft of the updated map and improvements list based on one round of consolidated comments, and a final map and improvements documentation based on a set of consolidated comments.

TASK 2.3: UPDATE GENERAL PLAN
AB 98 requires that a general plan both identify truck routes and include requirements that logistics/warehousing projects use the defined truck routes. In addition to preparing the truck route map to replace the existing General Plan exhibit, we will prepare edits and additions to the City’s Circulation Element goals, policies, and actions to fulfill AB 98 requirements. Note that this will not include any changes to other General Plan elements, such as the Land Use Element.

TASK 2 DELIVERABLES
◼ 24-hour daily traffic volumes with heavy vehicle classifications at up to 20 roadway segments ◼ Baseline conditions and planning framework memo
◼ First draft, second draft, and final truck route map and recommended improvements list ◼ Recommended updates to General Plan Circulation Element goals, policies, and actions Task 3: CEQA Review
The truck route map update (and corresponding updates to the General Plan) is a discretionary project requiring environmental review pursuant to CEQA. At this time, the level of environmental review cannot be definitively determined, as it will depend upon the level of change in the truck network and the associated volumes of trucking that would result. In particular, modifications to the truck routes may result in shifts in truck traffic, likely concentrating truck travel along specific routes with the potential to affect sensitive receptors. We understand that in addition to compliance with AB 98, a priority of the City is to address residents’ concerns related to truck traffic along residential or other local roadways. To address these concerns, it will likely involve avoiding or reducing to 133
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the extent possible truck trips within areas of sensitive receptors. To inform the modifications to the truck routes and provide the information needed to determine the appropriate CEQA review, the following technical analysis will be needed.

TASK 3.1: NOISE ANALYSIS
Up to five (5) 24-hour noise measurements (long-term) and up to ten (10) 15-minute noise measurements (shortterm) will be conducted to document baseline conditions along existing truck routes to calibrate the roadway noise model. The locations of the noise measurements will be determined in conjunction with City staff.

Existing and Existing plus truck traffic noise levels affected by the modifications to the truck routes will be calculated using FHWA modeling techniques to determine the increase in ambient noise levels. Existing and future noise levels will be modeled along identified truck routes using the SoundPLAN noise model and traffic noise contour maps that graphically represent Existing and Buildout traffic noise modeling results will be prepared. The traffic noise modeling results will be evaluated relative to the City’s Noise Compatibility Matrix.

The existing noise environment, predicted future noise environment, and potential Project impacts pursuant to the City’s General Plan will be documented, Municipal Code, and CEQA significance thresholds will be prepared to support the CEQA compliance determination. This scope of work assumes up to one (1) meeting via conference call with the technical noise specialist.

TASK 3.2: HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT
Working with City staff, up to three (3) of the highest volume truck trip concentration areas with closest proximity to sensitive receptors along the proposed truck routes will be identified as a sample to conduct a health risk assessment screening analysis. The results of this assessment will provide important information in understanding if the proposed modifications to the truck routes will result in a potential health risk to sensitive receptors. If the results of the three highest volume truck trip concentration areas are not exceeded, it can be concluded that thresholds would not be exceeded along the truck routes. However, if the analysis exceeds the health risk thresholds within the sample areas, additional sites/areas may need to be analyzed to determine the extent of impacts. Note that a separate scope and fee would be required for this additional analysis.

TASK 3.3: SB 18 CONSULTATION
Under SB 18, the City is required to consult with California Native American tribes when amending the General Plan.

De Novo will contact the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and request a SB 18 tribal contact list. De Novo will draft letters to those tribes on the list and provide for City review. De Novo will revise and finalize the letters and mail the letters via certified mail to the Tribal Representatives provided by the NAHC. The City will be responsible for responding to any requests for consultation received from the tribes; De Novo does not anticipate participation in consultation meetings.

TASK 3.4: CEQA REVIEW LEVEL DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM
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recommendation as to the appropriate CEQA clearance documentation. We will prepare a memo documenting the type of CEQA document recommended for the City’s consideration, based on the analyses outlined above.

TASK 3.5: CEQA DOCUMENTATION
For purposes of this scope of work and corresponding budget, preparation of an Addendum to the General Plan EIR is assumed. If it is determined that the CEQA clearance documentation will be more or less extensive (compared to the Addendum work program and budget), an adjustment to the task order and budget will be provided.

De Novo will prepare an Administrative Draft Addendum to the General Plan EIR for the City’s review. The Addendum will include an Introduction, Project Description, Summary of the General Plan EIR conclusions and comparative environmental analysis of the proposed Project, and Addendum Finding. The Environmental Analysis will be patterned after the environmental thresholds within the General Plan EIR and provide a summary of impacts associated with the proposed action.

De Novo will respond to one complete set of consolidated comments from City staff on the Administrative Draft Addendum. The Revised Draft Addendum will be provided to City staff with all revisions made in track changes to assist in review of the document.

De Novo will respond to a second review of the Addendum. This task assumes substantive comments will be raised as part of the Administrative Draft Addendum task. Upon approval, De Novo will prepare the Final Addendum for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council.

TASK 3 DELIVERABLES
◼ Noise report
◼ Health risk assessment
◼ SB 18 tribal contact list and letters
◼ CEQA review level determination memo
◼ Administrative Draft, Revised Draft, and Final Addendum

SCHEDULE AND BUDGET
Overall, the Kittelson Team is anticipating a 6 month project schedule and a budget of $149,028 to prepare the deliverables in the approach documented above. The optional bilingual surveys subtask (Task 1.4) is separately budgeted at $6,713. The schedule and budget include the following assumptions on the study process:
◼ Notice to Proceed on May 1, 2025.
◼ 30-minute project team meeting every two (2) weeks.
◼ One-week or two-week review times by the City, as shown in the schedule below. ◼ If it is determined that the CEQA clearance documentation will be more or less extensive (compared to the assumed General Plan EIR Addendum), an adjustment to the budget will be provided. ◼ The schedule for each task and subtask has been developed to achieve the City’s desired project completion deadline, assuming that an EIR Addendum will be required. ◼ Inclusion of any add-on tasks would increase the schedule and budget commensurate to the level of effort required.
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City of Fontana
Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0362 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: F. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Public Works
SUBJECT:

Final Acceptance for the Demolition of 16726 Spring Street Project (PW-25-80-SB) RECOMMENDATION:

Accept as complete the work performed by AMPCO Contracting Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW25-80-SB) of 16726 Spring Street and approve the final amount of $102,790.00.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.

DISCUSSION:

On February 25, 2025, the City Council awarded the demolition contract to AMPCO Contracting Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW-25-80-SB) in the amount of $102,790.00. AMPCO Contracting Inc. completed the project on May 23, 2025. All work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City for the final amount of $102,790.00. This project was necessary as part of the ongoing revitalization efforts for the downtown Fontana.

The retention money will be released to the contractor thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office if no claims are filed with the City within this period.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item, the total cost of the demolition, however, was $102,790.00 and the funds were budgeted in FY 2024/25 in the Professional Services Budget 60230000-8130.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation
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City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0363 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: G. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Public Works
SUBJECT:

Final Acceptance for the Demolition of 16803 Spring Street Project (PW-25-84-SB).

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept as complete the work performed by AMPCO Contracting Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW25-84-SB) of 16803 Spring Street and approve the final amount of $147,135.00.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.

DISCUSSION:

On February 25, 2025, the City Council awarded the demolition contract to AMPCO Contracting Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW-25-84-SB) in the amount of $147,135.00. AMPCO Contracting Inc. completed the project on May 09, 2025. All work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City for the final amount of $147,135.00. This project was necessary as part of the ongoing revitalization efforts for the downtown Fontana.

The retention money will be released to the contractor thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office if no claims are filed with the City within this period.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item, the total cost of the demolition, however, was $147,135.00 and the funds were budgeted in FY 2024/25 in the Professional Services Budget 60230000-8130.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation
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City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0364 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: H. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Public Works
SUBJECT:

Final Acceptance for the Demolition of 16815 Spring Street Project (PW-25-83-SB).

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept as complete the work performed by AMPCO Contracting Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW25-83-SB) of 16815 Spring Street and approve the final amount of $130,050.00.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.

DISCUSSION:

On February 25, 2025, the City Council awarded the demolition contract to AMPCO Contracting Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW-25-83-SB) in the amount of $130,050.00. AMPCO Contracting Inc. completed the project on May 21, 2025. All work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City for the final amount of $130,050.00. This project was necessary as part of the ongoing revitalization efforts for the downtown Fontana.

The retention money will be released to the contractor thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office if no claims are filed with the City within this period.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item, the total cost of the demolition, however, was $130,050.00 and the funds were budgeted in FY 2024/25 in the Professional Services Budget 60230000-8130.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation
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City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0433 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: I. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Approve Extra Work to the Tree Maintenance Services Contract (PW-24-191-SP) for Necessary Tree and Stump Removals on the Citywide Sidewalk Reconstruction Project #3 RECOMMENDATION:

Approve and authorize the extra work to Tree Maintenance Service Contract with West Coast Arborists Inc. (PW-24-191-SP) in the amount of $89,700.00 for tree removal services.

Approve and authorize the purchase order to West Coast Arborists Inc. and any future purchase order change orders necessary to complete the project.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by focusing on relief of traffic congestion.

DISCUSSION:

The Citywide Sidewalk Reconstruction Project is an on-going project, programmed annually, to reconstruct existing sidewalks and driveway approaches. The project improves walkability, extends sidewalk service life, and enhances pedestrian safety. Citywide Sidewalk Reconstruction Project #3 covers the area east of Cherry Ave, west of Citrus Avenue, north of Foothill Boulevard, and extends to the northern City limits.

The sidewalk repair plan calls for the removal of roots encountered during the removal of existing concrete and regrading for the new concrete. An arborist has assessed all trees potentially affected by the project, evaluating their diameter at breast height (DBH), critical root zone (CRZ), and proximity to the adjacent sidewalk. The CRZ for a tree is the minimum root volume necessary for the tree to survive. The size of the CRZ can vary depending on species and life stage; however, generally, roots within three to five times (3x - 5x) the DBH of a tree are part of the CRZ. When structural roots are removed in this zone as part of sidewalk reconstruction, the stability of the tree can be significantly compromised, making the tree more susceptible to root plate failure.

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of-way that would be impacted by the sidewalk panel reconstruction within three times (3x) the DBH.

These trees are recommended for removal. Letters will be mailed to all residents within the project limits, explaining that sidewalk repairs will be done in their area which may result in the removal of existing trees. All efforts will be made to preserve existing trees and only trees that will become unstable due to the cutting of roots will be removed. No private trees will be removed.

Tree removal is scheduled to begin in Fall 2025 and will be carried out by West Coast Arborists Inc. (WCA), the City’s current tree maintenance services contractor. Engineering staff recommends that the City Council approve the extra work to the Tree Maintenance Contract (PW-24-191-SP) with WCA in the amount of $89,700.00 for tree removals necessary on the Citywide Sidewalk Reconstruction Project #3.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $89,700.00 for the full term of the Task Order. This amount is included in the FY 2025-26 available budget, in Project #37600001-601-C8130.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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City of Fontana Citywide
Sidewalk Repair Project #3
Construction Impact Report
SUBMITTED TO:

Shawn Matejcek
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
PREPARED BY:

JEFF CRAIN
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist WE6658B
ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor
MAY 8, 2025
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Tree Care Professionals Serving Communities Who Care About Trees www.WCAINC.com Table of Contents
Background and Assignment.......................................................................................................... 1 Assignment ................................................................................................................................. 1 Limits of the Assignment............................................................................................................ 1 Purpose and Use of the Report.................................................................................................... 1 Results of the Site Visit................................................................................................................... 1 General Site Conditions.............................................................................................................. 3 Tree Conditions........................................................................................................................... 5 Potential Project Impacts and Recommendations..................................................................... 14 Bibliography ................................................................................................................................. 16 Appendix A Assumptions and Limiting Conditions..................................................................... 17 Appendix B Certificate of Performance ....................................................................................... 18 164

Tree Care Professionals Serving Communities Who Care About Trees www.WCAINC.com 1 Background and Assignment
Assignment
The assignment per the Scope of Work on Proforma 95581 was to prepare a Pre-Construction Impact Report for two hundred seventy-one (271) sites identified by the City of Fontana requiring sidewalk repair. Sixteen of the identified sites had multiple trees that could be potentially impacted by the sidewalk repairs. The site visits were conducted April 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, and May 5, 2025, and included an evaluation of each existing tree, the tree’s proximity to the adjacent sidewalk, and the potential impact removal of roots would have on the tree with the sidewalk repair.

Limits of the Assignment
The assignment did not include any excavation of soil to determine the location of tree roots prior to the beginning of construction work. The recommendations in this report are generalized protocols if roots from the subject tree are encountered during construction activities.

The report is not intended to be legal advice and does not represent legal advice as such.

Purpose and Use of the Report
The purpose of this report is to provide the City of Fontana (City) staff with an evaluation of the suitability for preservation for each subject tree and recommended procedures to protect the roots of the subject trees during the sidewalk repair activities. The decisions as to which recommendations will be adopted and how they will be implemented will be the responsibility of the City staff as the Controlling Authority.

Results of the Site Visit
Site visits were conducted The site visits were conducted April 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, and May 5, 2025, to evaluate the current status of the subject trees, site conditions, and potential impacts if roots were to be removed. A total of two hundred seventy-one (271) trees were inspected. Nine (9) sites had trees that had been removed, six (6) sites had no tree that was near the sidewalk repair area. The number of each individual species included in the inspections is shown in Table

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African fern pine Afrocarpus falcatus 1
African sumac Searsia lancea 7
Aleppo pine Pinus halepensis 5
American sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua 18
Bottle tree Brachychiton populneus 11
Brazilian pepper Schinus terebinthifolius 2
Brisbane box Lophostemon confertus 1
Cajeput tree Melaleuca quinquenervia 1
California fan palm Washingtonia filifera 1
California sycamore Platanus racemosa 9
Camphor tree Cinnamomum camphora 9
Canary Island pine Pinus canariensis 3
Carob Ceratonia siliqua 1
Carrot wood Cupaniopsis anacardioides 2
Chilean mesquite Prosopis chilensis 3
Chinaberry Melia azedarach 1
Chinese flame tree Koelreuteria bipinnata 7
Chinese pistache Pistacia chinensis 5
Columbia London plane Platanus x hispanica
‘Columbia’ 1
Crape myrtle Lagerstroemia indica 3
Edible fig Ficus carica 1
Flooded gum Eucalyptus rudis 4
Holly oak Quercus ilex 5
Hong Kong orchid tree Bauhinia x blakeana 6
Italian stone pine Pinus pinea 3
Jacaranda Jacaranda mimosifolia 7
Java plum Syzygium cumini 3
Lemon-scented gum Corymbia citriodora 1
London plane tree Platanus x hispanica 48
Modesto ash Fraxinus velutina ‘Modesto’ 5
Mondell pine Pinus eldarica 55
Nichol’s willowleafed
peppermint Eucalyptus nicholii 1
Ornamental pear Pyrus calleryana 4
Pepper tree Schinus molle 5
Red ironbark Eucalyptus sideroxylon 7
River red gum Eucalyptus camaldulensis 1
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Rusty-leaf fig Ficus rubiginosa 1
Sawleaf zelkova Zelkova serrata 1
Shamel ash Fraxinus uhdei 1
Silk tree Albizia julibrissin 1
Silver dollar gum Eucalyptus polyanthemos 1
Southern live oak Quercus virginiana 7
Southern magnolia Magnolia grandiflora 9
Weeping fig Ficus benjamina 2
Table 1: Trees included in the inspection by species.

General Site Conditions
The sites were all located in residential or commercial settings. The street trees controlled by the City were generally in parkway settings between the sidewalk and the curb for the adjacent street or in a tree well surrounded by concrete on all sides. Thirty-seven (37) of the inspected trees were on private property adjacent to the sidewalk. The site conditions around the trees on private property varied from tree wells, turf lawns, and various other landscape settings. The survey areas were within Map Grids 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 26 of the City of Fontana Map Index (Figure 1). The grid number for each tree is provided in Table 2. 167

Tree Care Professionals Serving Communities Who Care About Trees www.WCAINC.com 4 Figure 1: Map grids (highlighted in red) for trees included in the assessment. 168

Tree Care Professionals Serving Communities Who Care About Trees www.WCAINC.com 5 Tree Conditions
The ArborAccess Tree number, common name, botanical name, measurement of the concrete area to be repaired, diameter at breast height (DBH), height range, canopy width, health, structure, and form for each tree assessed is listed in Table 1.

Photos of each City maintained tree evaluated have been attached to each tree site in the City of Fontana ArborAccess Inventory.
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The sidewalk repair plan calls for the removal of roots encountered during the removal of existing concrete and regrading for the new concrete. The critical root zone (CRZ) for a tree is the minimum root volume necessary for the tree to survive. The size of the CRZ can vary depending on species and life stage, however, generally roots within three to five times (3x – 5x) the DBH of a tree are considered to be part of the CRZ. When structural roots are removed in this zone, the stability of the tree can be significantly compromised, making the tree more susceptible to root plate failure.

Structural surface roots were observed for one hundred sixty-nine-seven (169) of the assessed trees that would be cut within three times (3x) the DBH (Highlighted Red in Table 2). If the roots will be cut, these trees will likely be recommended for removal. A certified arborist should evaluate the root cuts during the demolition and grading phases to provide individual recommendations to the City.

An additional two (2) trees had visible structural roots that would be cut within five times (5x) the DBH (Highlighted Orange in Table 2). The root plate stability will be less impacted by root cuts in this zone, however, these trees should also be evaluated by a certified arborist during the demolition and grading phases to provide the City with recommendations for each tree.

Fifty-three trees (53) had no visible structural roots that were within three times (3x) the DBH, however, the base of the tree was within this zone (Highlighted Yellow in Table 2). Thirty-three (33) trees had no visible structural roots in the CRZ, but the base of the tree was within five times (5x) the DBH of the sidewalk (Highlighted Blue in Table 2). Fourteen (14) trees had no visible structural roots and the base of the tree was not within the CRZ (Highlighted Green in Table 2). If the decision is made to retain these trees, construction should be monitored by a Certified Arborist and the following mitigation measures, based on ANSI A300 Standards and ISA BMPs, should be followed.

1. An International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist (Arborist) should be present during excavation.

2. Do not disturb or cut roots greater than 2” in diameter without first being inspected by the Arborist.
a. Roots greater than 2” diameter inadvertently cut should be reported to the Arborist to be inspected.

3. Clean cut all roots still connected to the tree root system at the edge of the excavation zone to encourage compartmentalization of the wounds and reduce the likelihood of pathogen infection.

4. Cover roots exposed during excavation with moist burlap to prevent desiccation. The burlap should be kept in place and moist until they are covered with soil or other materials associated with the project work.
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c. The Arborist will inspect the exposed roots after work is completed in the area for signs of desiccation.
i. If exposed roots are damaged or desiccated, the root should be clean cut back to the remaining healthy tissue.

5. If large roots are encountered in the excavation area, they must be inspected by the Arborist.
a. If possible, larger roots should be left in place and protected in burlap or foam. i. Excavation can continue around and below the protected root. ii. Backfill and compaction can occur as required by project specifications with the root protected and intact.
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Tree Care Professionals Serving Communities Who Care About Trees www.WCAINC.com 16 Bibliography
American National Standards Institute. A300 Tree Care Standards. ANSI. 2023.

Matheny, Nelda, E. Thomas Smiley, Ryan Gilpin, and Richard Hauer. Best Management Practices: Managing Trees During Site Development and Construction. Atlanta:

International Society of Arboriculture, 2023.
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Conditions

1. Care has been taken to obtain all information from reliable sources. All data has been verified insofar as possible; however, the Consultant can neither guarantee nor be responsible for the accuracy of information provided by others. Standard of Care has been met with regards to this project within reasonable and normal conditions.

2. The Consultant will not be required to give testimony or to attend court due to this report unless subsequent contractual arrangements are made, including payment of an additional fee for such services as described in the fee schedule and contract of engagement.

3. Loss or alteration of any part of this report invalidates the entire report.

4. Possession of this report or a copy thereof does not imply right of publication or use for any purpose by any other than the person to whom it is addressed, without the prior written consent of the Consultant.

5. This report and any values expressed herein represent the opinion of the Consultant, and the Consultant’s fee is in no way contingent upon the reporting of a stipulated result, a specified value, the occurrence of a subsequent event, nor upon any finding to be reported.

6. Unless expressed otherwise: 1) information contained in this report covers only those items that were examined and reflects the condition of those items at the time of inspection; and 2) the inspection is limited to visual examination of accessible items without dissection, excavation, or coring, unless otherwise stated. There is no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, that problems or deficiencies of the tree(s) or property in question may not arise in the future.

7. Arborists are tree specialists who use their education, knowledge, training, and experience to examine trees, recommend measures to enhance the beauty and health of trees, and attempt to reduce the risk of living near trees. It is highly recommended that you follow the arborist recommendations; however, you may choose to accept or disregard the recommendations and/or seek additional advice.

8. Arborists cannot detect every condition that could possibly lead to the structural failure of a tree. Trees are living organisms that fail in ways we do not fully understand. Conditions are often hidden within trees and below ground. Arborists cannot guarantee that a tree will be healthy or safe under all circumstances, or for a specific period.

9. Any recommendations and/or performed treatments (including, but not limited to, pruning or removal) of trees may involve considerations beyond the scope of the arborist’s services, such as property boundaries, property ownership, site lines, disputes between neighbors, and any other related issues. Arborists cannot take such considerations into account unless complete and accurate information is disclosed to the arborist. An arborist can then be expected to consider and reasonably rely on the completeness and accuracy of the information provided.

10. The author has no personal interest or bias with respect to the subject matter of this report or the parties involved. He/she has inspected the subject tree(s) and to the best of their knowledge and belief, all statements and information presented in the report are true and correct.
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I, Jeff Crain certify that:
• I have personally inspected the trees referred to in this report and have stated my findings accurately. The extent of the assessment is stated in the attached report and the Limits of the Assignment.
• I have no current or prospective interest in the tree or the property that are the subject of this report and have no personal interest or bias with respect to the parties involved. • The analysis, opinions, and conclusions stated herein are my own and are based on current scientific procedures and facts.
• My analysis opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared according to commonly accepted arboricultural practices. • No one provided significant professional assistance to me, except as indicated within the report.
• My compensation is not contingent upon the reporting of a predetermined conclusion that favors the cause of the client or any other party nor upon the results of the assessment, the attainment of stipulated results, or the occurrence of any subsequent events.

I further certify that I am a member of good standing of the International Society of Arboriculture. I have been involved in the field of municipal arboriculture in a full-time capacity for a period of more than 20 years.

Respectfully,
Jeff Crain
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist #WE-6658B
ISA Qualified Risk Assessor
Plant Health Care Arborist
West Coast Arborists Inc.
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JOB LOCATION
Various Locations (Sidewalk Project #3)

SCOPE OF WORK
(96) Tree and Stump Removals

CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Main Contact Billing Contact

SHAWN MATEJCEK ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

CITY OF FONTANA
8353 SIERRA AVENUE
FONTANA, CA 92335
909.350.7649 [email protected]

CITY OF FONTANA
8353 SIERRA AVENUE
FONTANA, CA 92335
909.350.6707
Inventory Needed Link Funds to Job # Purchase Order # DIR Project ID # Yes

QTY DESCRIPTION U/M UNIT PRICE TOTAL
1,100.00 Tree & Stump Removal 0-24 DBH Inch $43.00 $47,300.00 800.00 Tree & Stump Removal 25+ DBH Inch $53.00 $42,400.00 GRAND TOTAL: $89,700.00

COMMENTS
DISCLAIMER: West Coast Arborists, Inc. ensures the quality of work performed, however, we do not ensure the agency's entire tree population from failure. Conditions are often hidden within trees and below ground. Arborists cannot guarantee that a tree will be healthy or safe under all circumstances. The controlling authority must manage trees and accept some degree of risk. Only work identified in the scope of the proposal and in the contract line item is included in our quote or invoice. All work will be completed in accordance with ANSI A300 standards. Price reflects payment under prevailing wage rates under the wage determination: Tree Maintenance Laborer and report of certified payroll to the Department of Industrial Relations as applicable in accordance with state labor laws. PROPOSAL IS VALID FOR 90 DAYS.

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ACCEPTED BY TITLE DATE

AREA MANAGER
WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC.
9465 Schaefer Ave Ontario, CA 91761
800.521.3714 Phone 714.991.7844 E-Fax WCAINC.COM
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Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0434 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: J. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Approve Extra Work to the Tree Maintenance Services Contract (PW-24-191-SP) for Necessary Tree and Stump Removals and Tree Replacements on both East Liberty Parkway and West Liberty Parkway in the Village of Heritage, for an Upcoming Pavement Repair Project RECOMMENDATION:

Approve and authorize the Extra Work to Tree Maintenance Service Contract (PW-24-191-SP) with West Coast Arborists Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $221,021.00 for Tree Removal Services.

Approve and authorize the Extra Work to Tree Maintenance Service Contract (PW-24-191-SP) with West Coast Arborists Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $30,020.00 for Tree Planting Services.

Approve and authorize the purchase order to West Coast Arborists Inc. and any future purchase order change orders necessary to complete the project.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by improving the aesthetics of the community through code enforcement, street sweeping, and landscape maintenance. · To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by focusing on relief of traffic congestion.

DISCUSSION:

The FY 25/26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project includes pavement repair on East Liberty Parkway and West Liberty Parkway in the Village of Heritage. The proposed improvements include the removal of trees, stumps, and roots in both the medians and parkways, asphalt repairs and root removal from the pavement, curb and gutter repairs, and tree replacement. The project will improve drivability, increase pavement service life, and enhance the safety of vehicular traffic.

Structural surface roots were observed for one hundred and fifty-one (151) of the assessed trees within the project limits that would be impacted by the curb and gutter and pavement reconstruction.

These trees are recommended for removal by West Coast Arborists, Inc. Residents in the Village of Heritage community will be notified of the tree removal and paving repair through changeable City of Fontana Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/4/2025
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message boards, social media, and community meetings. All efforts will be made to preserve existing trees and only trees that will become unstable due to the cutting of roots will be removed. Following removals, the City will replant seventy-six (76) new trees along the project limits to maintain the community’s character. The replacement trees will be planted near the locations of the removed trees, in areas identified by Public Works Parks and Landscape staff as most suitable for long-term health and growth.

Tree removal is scheduled to commence in Fall 2025 and tree replanting will commence in Spring 2026. All work will be performed by West Coast Arborists Inc. (WCA), the City’s current tree maintenance services contractor.

Engineering staff recommend that the City Council approve the Extra Work to the Tree Maintenance Contract (PW-24-191-SP) with WCA in the amount of $221,021.00 for the required tree removals, and $30,020.00 for tree replanting on the Liberty Parkway Pavement Repair Project, FY 25/26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $251,041.00 and for the full term of the Task Orders. This amount is included in the FY 2025-26 available budget in Project #37600090-604- A-8130, FY 25/26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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JOB LOCATION
Liberty Parkway

SCOPE OF WORK
(115) Large Tree and Stump Removals
(36) Median Tree and Stump Removals

CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Main Contact Billing Contact

SHAWN MATEJCEK ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

CITY OF FONTANA
8353 SIERRA AVENUE
FONTANA, CA 92335
909.350.7649 [email protected]

CITY OF FONTANA
8353 SIERRA AVENUE
FONTANA, CA 92335
909.350.6707
Inventory Needed Link Funds to Job # Purchase Order # DIR Project ID # Yes

QTY DESCRIPTION U/M UNIT PRICE TOTAL
778.00 Tree & Stump Removal 0-24 DBH Inch $43.00 $33,454.00 3,539.00 Tree & Stump Removal 25+ DBH Inch $53.00 $187,567.00 GRAND TOTAL: $221,021.00

COMMENTS
Village of Heritage Asphalt Project on Liberty Pkwy
DISCLAIMER: West Coast Arborists, Inc. ensures the quality of work performed, however, we do not ensure the agency's entire tree population from failure. Conditions are often hidden within trees and below ground. Arborists cannot guarantee that a tree will be healthy or safe under all circumstances. The controlling authority must manage trees and accept some degree of risk. Only work identified in the scope of the proposal and in the contract line item is included in our quote or invoice. All work will be completed in accordance with ANSI A300 standards. Price reflects payment under prevailing wage rates under the wage determination: Tree Maintenance Laborer and report of certified payroll to the Department of Industrial Relations as applicable in accordance with state labor laws. PROPOSAL IS VALID FOR 90 DAYS.

CA Contractors License 366764 Federal Tax ID: 95-3250682 CA DIR Registration 1000000956 ALONSO GARCIA 07/01/25

ESTIMATED BY TITLE DATE

ACCEPTED BY TITLE DATE

AREA MANAGER
WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC.
9465 Schaefer Ave Ontario, CA 91761
800.521.3714 Phone 714.991.7844 E-Fax WCAINC.COM
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JOB LOCATION
Various Locations on Liberty Parkway

SCOPE OF WORK
(76) 24"Box Plantings

CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Main Contact Billing Contact

SHAWN MATEJCEK ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

CITY OF FONTANA
8353 SIERRA AVENUE
FONTANA, CA 92335
909.350.7649 [email protected]

CITY OF FONTANA
8353 SIERRA AVENUE
FONTANA, CA 92335
909.350.6707
Inventory Needed Link Funds to Job # Purchase Order # DIR Project ID # Yes

QTY DESCRIPTION U/M UNIT PRICE TOTAL

76.00 Plant 24" Box w/o RB Each $395.00 $30,020.00
GRAND TOTAL: $30,020.00

COMMENTS
Chinese Pistache Tree "Red Push"Chinese Flame Tree Brisbane Box TreeOrnamental Pear Tree "Dancer" Evergreen pear treeCrape Myrtle Tree "Red"
DISCLAIMER: West Coast Arborists, Inc. ensures the quality of work performed, however, we do not ensure the agency's entire tree population from failure. Conditions are often hidden within trees and below ground. Arborists cannot guarantee that a tree will be healthy or safe under all circumstances. The controlling authority must manage trees and accept some degree of risk. Only work identified in the scope of the proposal and in the contract line item is included in our quote or invoice. All work will be completed in accordance with ANSI A300 standards. Price reflects payment under prevailing wage rates under the wage determination: Tree Maintenance Laborer and report of certified payroll to the Department of Industrial Relations as applicable in accordance with state labor laws. PROPOSAL IS VALID FOR 90 DAYS.

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ACCEPTED BY TITLE DATE

AREA MANAGER
WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC.
9465 Schaefer Ave Ontario, CA 91761
800.521.3714 Phone 714.991.7844 E-Fax WCAINC.COM
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Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0442 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: K. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Planning Department
SUBJECT:

Master Case (MCN) No. 25-0060 & Miscellaneous (MIS) No. 25-0010; A Resolution Revising Cannabis Hours of Operation
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-088, Establishing Cannabis Hours of Operation; and, Determine that these actions are not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
COUNCIL GOALS:
⦁ Promote economic development by concentrating on job creation. ⦁ Promote economic development by pursuing business attraction, retention, and expansion. 1 Promote economic development by being business friendly at all levels and striving to constantly improve the city's competitiveness.
2 Promote economic development by developing regulations for retail cannabis operations.

DISCUSSION:

Background
On July 26, 2022, the City Council approved the addition of Chapter 33 - “Cannabis Businesses and Activities” to the Code of the City of Fontana (“Code”) and modification of Chapter 30 - “Zoning and Development Code” to provide for limited retail sales of commercial cannabis. Minor amendments were approved on October 25, 2022 to rename “commercial cannabis” to “cannabis retailerstorefront” and to make minor modifications to Chapter 33 related to phasing, authorization letters, and locations for permit applications along with limiting the number of permits to be issued to any applicant to one.

On January 24, 2023, as required by the Municipal Code, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-002, establishing the allowable hours of operation for cannabis retail storefront businesses.

Three cannabis retail storefront businesses have been approved to operate in the City of Fontana.

Embarc and High Season are currently in operation and Catalyst has not yet begun operating.

Analysis:

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within the City. The ordinance identified multiple steps that the city must complete prior to opening the application process. As part of the ordinance, the City Council must establish allowable hours of operation for cannabis businesses. Resolution No. 2023-002 established the allowable hours of operation as 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Staff is now requesting that the City Council approve the attached Resolution revising the allowable hours of operation at 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, consistent with State of California law.

The adoption of the hours of operation for commercial cannabis businesses does not qualify as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Notably, this action will not result in any direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15378(a); see also State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060(c)(2)-(3).) This action does not approve any cannabis business and will not result in any construction, development, or any other action that could impact the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed resolution may result in increased tax revenues from Cannabis operators to the city, but such revenues have not been quantified.

MOTION:

Approve staff’s recommendation.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-088

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

FONTANA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING HOURS OF
OPERATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 33-29(b) OF THE

COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES CHAPTER OF THE

FONTANA CITY CODE, AND FINDING THAT THIS ACTION IS

NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1747 prohibiting all marijuana uses in the City to the extent allowed under California, and included a provision requiring a Residential Indoor Marijuana Cultivation (“RMIC”) permit for any individual who desires to grow up to six (6) marijuana plants in their private residence; WHEREAS, on November 8, 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64, titled the “Adult Use of Marijuana Act” (the “AUMA”) and enacted a state statutory scheme legalizing, controlling, and regulating the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, distribution, testing, and sale of nonmedical (“adult-use“ or “recreational”) cannabis, including cannabis products, for use by adults twenty-one (21) years of age and older;
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2017, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 94, the “Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act” (“SB 94” or the “MAUCRSA”). SB 94 creates one state regulatory structure for medical and adult-use cannabis use and commercial cannabis activities, reconciling AUMA, with Proposition 215 and MCRSA. SB 94 continues to provide that a state license will not be approved for a business to engage in Commercial Cannabis Activity if the business activity violates any local ordinance or regulation; WHEREAS, the three State licensing authorities charged with licensing and regulating commercial cannabis activities in California, the Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”), and the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”), commenced releasing emergency regulations, outlining the standards and licensing procedures for both medicinal and adult-use commercial cannabis, and began issuing licenses for such activities on January 1, 2018;
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1758 amending the Zoning and Development Code by adding a new Section 30-7(b) entitled “Residential Indoor Marijuana Cultivation” to regulate indoor cultivation of marijuana and adoption of Resolution No. 2017-05 establishing fees for a RMIC permit; 193
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WHEREAS, a Petition for Writ of Mandate was filed against the City to prohibit the enforcement of Ordinance No. 1758 (“Petition”), and on November 2, 2018, a court issued a ruling granting the Petition;
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1794 amending Section 30-7(B)(c) and 30-7(b)9f) to address the court’s ruling, and bring the City Municipal Code into conformance with the court’s ruling and amending the RIMC fee amount; WHEREAS, having banned commercial cannabis citywide so as to monitor continuous developments with state law and how neighboring cities would regulate cannabis, the City Council has developed an approach to regulating cannabis businesses within the City which will increase the likelihood of high quality and successful businesses and minimize potential adverse secondary impacts;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares that this Ordinance constitutes a valid exercise of police power in accordance with Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, is consistent with the language and intent of the AUMA, MAUCRSA, and related laws regulations, and policies issued by the state, consistent with the General Plan, and furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the City of Fontana; WHEREAS, on July 26, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1899 adding Chapter 33 to the Fontana Municipal Code (“FMC”) to regulate commercial cannabis businesses within the City; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1906 amending Chapter 30 and Chapter 33 to rename “commercial cannabis” to “cannabis retailerstorefront” and reference special regulations for same and to make minor modifications to Chapter 33 related to phasing, authorization letters, and locations for permit applications along with limiting the number of permits to be issued to any applicant to one; WHEREAS, the Fontana Municipal Code commercial cannabis provisions require the City Council to establish hours of operation applicable to commercial cannabis businesses in accordance with Section 33-29(b) of the Fontana Municipal Code; WHEREAS, on January 24, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-002 establishing hours of operation applicable to commercial cannabis businesses as 9:00 am to 9:00 pm;
WHEREAS, the City seeks to align the City’s commercial cannabis business hours with State law provisions for operating hours between 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; WHEREAS, on September 9, 2025, the City Council carefully considered the expansion of hours of operation for retail storefront cannabis businesses to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and 194
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determined that it promotes economic development by being business friendly and simplifying regulations for retail cannabis operations.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fontana as follows:

SECTION 1. The true and correct recitals above are incorporated by this reference herein as the basis and foundation for the City's adoption of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. The adoption of hours of operation for commercial cannabis businesses does not qualify as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Notably, this action will not result in any direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15378(a); see also State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060(c)(2)-(3).) This action does not approve any cannabis business and will not result in any construction, development, or any other action that could impact the environment.

SECTION 3. The Fontana City Council hereby adopts revised operational hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for commercial cannabis businesses in accordance with Section 33-29(b) of the Fontana Municipal Code.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9
th day of September, 2025.

READ AND APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
______________________________
City Attorney

I, Germaine Key, City Clerk of the City of Fontana, and Ex-Officio Clerk of the City Council, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is the actual resolution duly and regularly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on the 9
th day of September, 2025, by the following
vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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______________________________
City Clerk of the City of Fontana
______________________________
Mayor of the City of Fontana
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
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8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0443 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: L. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Award a Professional Services Agreement for Design Services with Steiner Studio for the 8470 Nuevo Avenue Renovation Project (DE-25-179-SP)
RECOMMENDATION:

Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Steiner Studio for Design Services for the 8470 Nuevo Avenue Renovation Project in the amount of $218,300.00 (Request for Proposals DE-25-179-SP).

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute future individual Professional Services Agreement Amendments with Steiner Studio, not exceeding $20,000 for the 8470 Nuevo Avenue Renovation Project (DE-25-179-SP).

Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all utility agreements for the 8470 Nuevo Avenue Renovation Project
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COUNCIL GOALS:
· Promote economic development by concentrating on job creation. · Promote economic development by pursuing business attraction, retention, and expansion. · Practice sound fiscal management by living within our means while investing in the future. · Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by improving the aesthetics of the community.

DISCUSSION:

The 8470 Nuevo Avenue Renovation Project will include the renovation of the existing building, formerly operating as a worship hall, into a full-service Restaurant/Bakery space. Proposed improvements to the building include new infrastructure for the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. The purpose of this Project is to renovate the existing building for a future Restaurant/Bakery tenant to utilize the space with their own appliances and final furnishings.

On June 6, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Design Services from civil engineering and architectural firms. On July 10, 2025, proposals were received from twenty (20) firms interested in providing design services for the project. The proposals were evaluated based on firm and staff qualifications, project approach/scope of work, and proposed schedule, in accordance with City policies and procedures. The proposals ranged from $89,995.00 to $480,000.00.

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Steiner Studio due to their experience, available project staffing, schedule, and detailed approach to the design of the project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $218,300.00 for the full term of the Professional Services Agreement. The project is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget in project string 37600081-601-A-8329, Fund 601 - Capital Reinvestment.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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Firm Rank
Steiner 1
Irvine, CA
Shepphird 2
Calabasas, CA
DSEA 3
Orange, CA
WE Architects 4
Lake Forest, CA
Pacific Rim 5
Huntington Beach, CA
STK 6
Temecula, CA
Andresen 7
Fontana, CA
dSantana 8
Long Beach, CA
RADAR 9
Los Angeles, CA
NCA 10
Los Angeles, CA
TDS 11
Irvine, CA
Gerami 12
Los Angeles, CA
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TNI 13
Riverside, CA
RDC-S111 14
Long Beach, CA
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Robert Borders 16
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CITY OF FONTANA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
DE-25-179-SP
This Agreement is made and entered into as of September 15, 2025 by and between the City of Fontana, a public agency organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California 92335 (“City”), and Steiner Studios, a corporation with its principal place of business at 17800 Mitchell North, Irvine CA 92614 (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

RECITALS
A. City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of professional services for the following project:
8470 Nuevo Avenue Renovation Project (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”).

B. Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such services.

C. The Parties desire by this Agreement to establish the terms for City to retain Consultant to provide the services described herein.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Services.

Consultant shall provide the City with the services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit “A

2. Compensation.
a. Subject to paragraph 2(b) below, the City shall pay for such services in accordance with the Schedule of Charges set forth in Exhibit “B.” b. In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of $218,300.00. This amount is to cover all printing and related costs, and the City will not pay any additional fees for printing expenses.

Periodic payments shall be made within 30 days of receipt of an invoice which includes a detailed description of the work performed. Payments to Consultant for work performed will be made on a monthly billing basis.

3. Additional Work.

If changes in the work seem merited by Consultant or the City, and informal consultations with the other party indicate that a change is warranted, it shall be processed in the following manner: a letter outlining the changes shall be forwarded to the City by Consultant with a statement of estimated changes in fee or time schedule. An amendment to this Agreement shall be prepared by the City and executed by both Parties before performance of 202
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such services, or the City will not be required to pay for the changes in the scope of work. Such amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of this Agreement.

4. Maintenance of Records.

Books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred shall be maintained by Consultant and made available at all reasonable times during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under the contract for inspection by City.

5. Time of Performance
Consultant shall perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and shall commence performance upon receipt of written notice from the City to proceed (“Notice to Proceed”). Consultant shall complete the services required hereunder within Exhibit C. The Notice to Proceed shall set forth the date of commencement of work.

6. Delays in Performance.
a. Neither City nor Consultant shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the nonperforming party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include but are not limited to, abnormal weather conditions; floods; earthquakes; fire; epidemics; war; riots and other civil disturbances; strikes, lockouts, work slowdowns, and other labor disturbances; sabotage or judicial restraint.
b. Should such circumstances occur, the non-performing party shall, within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance of this Agreement.

7. Compliance with Law.
a. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of the federal, state and local government, including Cal/OSHA requirements. b. If required, Consultant shall assist the City, as requested, in obtaining and maintaining all permits required of Consultant by federal, state and local regulatory agencies. c. If applicable, Consultant is responsible for all costs of clean up and/ or removal of hazardous and toxic substances spilled as a result of his or her services or operations performed under this Agreement.

8. Standard of Care
Consultant’s services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions.

9. Assignment and Subconsultant
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Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Consultant from employing independent associates, and subconsultants as Consultant may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder.

10. Independent Contractor
Consultant is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee of City. No employee or agent of Consultant shall become an employee of City. The work to be performed shall be in accordance with the work described in this Agreement, subject to such directions and amendments from City as herein provided.

11. Insurance. Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this section. a. Commercial General Liability
(i) The Consultant shall take out and maintain, during the performance of all work under this Agreement, in amounts not less than specified herein, Commercial General Liability Insurance, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City.
(ii) Coverage for Commercial General Liability insurance shall be at least as broad as the following:
(1) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) or exact equivalent. (iii) Commercial General Liability Insurance must include coverage for the following:
(1) Bodily Injury and Property Damage
(2) Personal Injury/Advertising Injury
(3) Premises/Operations Liability
(4) Products/Completed Operations Liability
(5) Aggregate Limits that Apply per Project
(6) Explosion, Collapse and Underground (UCX) exclusion deleted
(7) Contractual Liability with respect to this Agreement (8) Property Damage
(9) Independent Contractors Coverage
(iv) The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.
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(v) The policy shall give City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and City designated volunteers additional insured status using ISO endorsement forms CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage. (vi) The general liability program may utilize either deductibles or provide coverage excess of a self-insured retention, subject to written approval by the City, and provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured. b. Automobile Liability
(i) At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance for bodily injury and property damage including coverage for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City.
(ii) Coverage for automobile liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering automobile liability (Coverage Symbol 1, any auto).
(iii) The policy shall give City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and City designated volunteers additional insured status. (iv) Subject to written approval by the City, the automobile liability program may utilize deductibles, provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured, but not a self-insured retention.
c. Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability
(i) Consultant certifies that he/she is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and he/she will comply with such provisions before commencing work under this Agreement.
(ii) To the extent Consultant has employees at any time during the term of this Agreement, at all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain full compensation insurance for all persons employed directly by him/her to carry out the work contemplated under this Agreement, all in accordance with the “Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Act,” Division IV of the Labor Code of the State of California and any acts amendatory thereof, and Employer’s Liability Coverage in amounts indicated herein. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to obtain and maintain, for the period required by this Agreement, workers’ compensation coverage of the same type and limits as specified in this section.
d. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions)
At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement the Consultant shall maintain professional liability or Errors and Omissions insurance appropriate to its profession, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City and in an amount indicated herein. This insurance shall be endorsed to include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement and shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant. “Covered Professional Services” as 205
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designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend.
e. Minimum Policy Limits Required
(i) The following insurance limits are required for the Agreement:

Combined Single Limit
Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence/ $2,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, and property
damage
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 combined single limit
Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per accident or disease Professional Liability $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate (errors and omissions)
(ii) Defense costs shall be payable in addition to the limits. (iii) Requirements of specific coverage or limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Any available coverage shall be provided to the parties required to be named as Additional Insured pursuant to this Agreement. f. Evidence Required
Prior to execution of the Agreement, the Consultant shall file with the City evidence of insurance from an insurer or insurers certifying to the coverage of all insurance required herein. Such evidence shall include original copies of the ISO CG 00 01 (or insurer’s equivalent) signed by the insurer’s representative and Certificate of Insurance (Acord Form 25- S or equivalent), together with required endorsements. All evidence of insurance shall be signed by a properly authorized officer, agent, or qualified representative of the insurer and shall certify the names of the insured, any additional insureds, where appropriate, the type and amount of the insurance, the location and operations to which the insurance applies, and the expiration date of such insurance.
g. Policy Provisions Required
(i) Consultant shall provide the City at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation of any policy required by this Agreement, except that the Consultant shall provide at least ten (10) days prior written notice of cancellation of any such policy due to non-payment of premium. If any of the required coverage is cancelled or expires during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall deliver renewal certificate(s) including the General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement to the City at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of cancellation or expiration.
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insurance, self-insurance or other coverage maintained by the City or any named insureds shall not be called upon to contribute to any loss.
(iii) The retroactive date (if any) of each policy is to be no later than the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain such coverage continuously for a period of at least three years after the completion of the work under this Agreement.

Consultant shall purchase a one (1) year extended reporting period A) if the retroactive date is advanced past the effective date of this Agreement; B) if the policy is cancelled or not renewed; or C) if the policy is replaced by another claims-made policy with a retroactive date subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement.
(iv) All required insurance coverages, except for the professional liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsed to provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
(v) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability.

Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law.
h. Qualifying Insurers
(i) All policies required shall be issued by acceptable insurance companies, as determined by the City, which satisfy the following minimum requirements:
(1) Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and admitted to transact in the business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.
i. Additional Insurance Provisions
(i) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by the City, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.
(ii) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement.
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(iii) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (iv) Neither the City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement.
j. Subconsultant Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractors or subconsultants to commence work on any subcontract until they have provided evidence satisfactory to the City that they have secured all insurance required under this section. Policies of commercial general liability insurance provided by such subcontractors or subconsultants shall be endorsed to name the City as an additional insured using ISO form CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing the exact same coverage. If requested by Consultant, City may approve different scopes or minimum limits of insurance for particular subcontractors or subconsultants.

12. Indemnification.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers. b. If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance of “design professional” services (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.

13. California Labor Code Requirements.
a. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects (“Prevailing Wage Laws”). If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subconsultants to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, 208
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which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4. b. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants performing such services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. c. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor.

14. Verification of Employment Eligibility.

By executing this Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time, and shall require all subconsultants and subsubconsultants to comply with the same.

15. Reserved.

16. Laws and Venue.

This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of San Bernardino, State of California.
17 Termination or Abandonment
a. City has the right to terminate or abandon any portion or all of the work under this Agreement by giving ten (10) calendar days written notice to Consultant. In such event, City shall be immediately given title and possession to all original field notes, drawings 209
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and specifications, written reports and other documents produced or developed for that portion of the work completed and/or being abandoned. City shall pay Consultant the reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the work completed prior to termination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for services performed during such task shall be the reasonable value of such services, based on an amount mutually agreed to by City and Consultant of the portion of such task completed but not paid prior to said termination. City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein.

Consultant shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of work.
b. Consultant may terminate its obligation to provide further services under this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to City only in the event of substantial failure by City to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of Consultant.
18 Documents. Except as otherwise provided in “Termination or Abandonment,” above, all original field notes, written reports, Drawings and Specifications and other documents, produced or developed for the Project shall, upon payment in full for the services described in this Agreement, be furnished to and become the property of the City.

19. Organization
Consultant shall assign Amy Steiner as Project Manager. The Project Manager shall not be removed from the Project or reassigned without the prior written consent of the City.

20. Limitation of Agreement.

This Agreement is limited to and includes only the work included in the Project described above.

21. Notice
Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office, certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to:

CITY:

City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, California 92335
Attn: Phil Burum
CONSULTANT:

Steiner Studios
17800 Mitchell North
Irvine, CA 92614
Attn: Amy Steiner
and shall be effective upon receipt thereof.

22. Third Party Rights
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the City and the Consultant.
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23. Equal Opportunity Employment.

Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.

24. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, with its exhibits, represents the entire understanding of City and Consultant as to those matters contained herein, and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each Party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both Parties hereto. This is an integrated Agreement.

25. Severability
The unenforceability, invalidity or illegality of any provision(s) of this Agreement shall not render the remaining provisions unenforceable, invalid or illegal.

26. Successors and Assigns
This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators and assigns of each Party to this Agreement. However, Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.

27. Non-Waiver
None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be considered waived by either Party, unless such waiver is specifically specified in writing.

28. Time of Essence
Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

29. City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants
City reserves its right to employ other consultants, including engineers, in connection with this Project or other projects.

30. Prohibited Interests
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company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no director, official, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

CITY OF FONTANA
By:

Matthew C. Ballantyne
City Manager

STEINER STUDIOS
By:

Amy Steiner
Principal
Attest:

By:

Germaine McClellan Key
City Clerk
By:

Phillip Burum
Deputy City Manager
Approved as to form:

Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
_____________________________
Gia Kim
Director of Engineering / City Engineer

IN COMPLIANCE WITH PURCHASING AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES/PROCEDURES ___________________________________
Jessica Brown
Chief Financial Officer

Sid Lambert
Purchasing Manager
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
The City of Fontana is accepting proposals from qualified Architectural firms to provide professional design and engineering services (“Work Product”) for the conversion of an existing building (approx. 8128 sqft), currently operating as a worship hall, into a full service Restaurant/Bakery space. The proposed warm shell project is called the 8470 Nuevo Avenue Renovation Project (“Project”). All work associated with this project shall conform to the City’s standard plans, Greenbook specifications including any amendments made by the City, Municipal Code, Uniform Building Codes, Local Ordinances, State Regulations, Administrative Policies and any other governing regulations applicable to this project.

The purpose of this Project is to renovate the existing building for a future Restaurant/Bakery tenant to utilize the space with their own appliances and final furnishings. The Architect should design the space with a grease trap, new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant restrooms, and wall coverings. The renovation will require new infrastructure for the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. The Architect should keep in mind that roof repairs will also need to be made.

The proposed project is located 8470 Nuevo Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335 (reference Exhibit “A” – Project Location Map). The general Project scope includes the following:
• Roof renovation plans.
• MEP plans, or Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing plans required to renovate • the space.
• Drywall and Framing plans required to renovate the space. • Provide Construction Documents for this warm shell building renovation. • Provide Construction Support.
• All other renovation plans required to accommodate a restaurant/bakery space. 214

FEE ESTIMATE
We recommend that the design services be developed in three phases: Phase I/Schematic Design/Design Development, Phase II/Construction Documents, and Phase IV/Construction Administration.

The following is a project summary, outlining the scope of services based on our job walk and information provided.

A. PROJECT GUIDELINES
Our scope of services is based on the following understanding of the project requirements:
• The Restaurant and Bakery will consist of approximately 8,128 sf of space including • The Client has provided Steiner Studio with exhibits of the existing Worship Hall that will be renovated and the site location.

B. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Phase I: Schematic Design/Design Development
The following deliverables will be developed and documented by Steiner Studio. • Meet with client to establish overall project goals and objectives and to further discuss projected space needs, adjacency requirements, access, security, and other specialty needs.
• Present two test fit options to the Client for review, showing the Bakery, Dining area, restrooms and basic footprint of the kitchen.
• Develop Cadd generated space plan layout which illustrates partitions, aisles, major fixtures and restrooms.
• Once floor plan has been approved, Steiner Studio to develop the overall Design Ideas and Present to the Client including:
o Major design features at the host, bakery, dining areas including wall treatments and ceiling treatment
o Finishes
o Decorative Lighting Ideas for specialty areas
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Phase II: Construction Documents
Once the overall design concept, sketches and direction have been approved, Steiner Studio will proceed in compiling the Construction Document package. • Develop construction documents for all design approvals and prepare them for building construction. These documents include:
o Title Sheets including all code information
o Site plan showing accessible parking and path of travel o Floor plan showing layout of partitions, fixtures and built-in casework o Reflected Ceiling Plan
o Power/Signal plan
o Interior Elevations
o Enlarged restroom plans, elevations and details
o Finish schedule and Finish plan
o Details
• Coordinate plans with the Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineers. • Coordinate plans with the Kitchen Consultant
• Submit final drawings to the Client for approval.
• Submit Final plans to the City Planning/Building Department. • Submit plans to County Environmental Health Department. • Make necessary corrections and resubmit for final plan check in order for General Contractor to pull the permit.

Phase III: Construction Administration
Steiner Studio will provide administration of the Construction Documents and verify that the project’s design intent is successfully executed in the field. The following are roles and responsibilities of Steiner Studio during the Construction Administration Phase:
• Respond to field RFIs (Requests for Information) from the general contractor on any design issues and prepare any bulletins, as required.
• Steiner Studio anticipates weekly site meetings with the Contractor for 16 weeks to discuss any field related coordination issues.
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EXHIBIT B
Schedule of Charges/Payments
Consultant will invoice City on a monthly cycle. Consultant will include with each invoice a detailed progress report that indicates the amount of budget spent on each task. Consultant will inform City regarding any out-of-scope work being performed by Consultant. This is a time-andmaterials contract. 217

COMPENSATION
The design services fee will be as follows:

Phase I/Schematic Design/Design Development $ 35,000.00 (100% of Phase I shall be rendered at the sign of the contract) Phase II/Construction Documents $ 40,000.00
(95% of Payment for Phase II including MEP and Structural engineering fees shall be rendered at the Submittal of the Drawings to the City/County. The remaining 5% shall be rendered at approval of the Drawings from the City and County) Phase III/Construction Administration $ 14,800.00
(25% of Payment for Phase III shall be rendered at the commencement of construction.

The remaining 75% shall be rendered at completion of the project.) Any scope spent above and beyond will require prior authorization from the client and will be billed separately at $ 200.00/hour.

Architectural: $ 89,800.00
3D Renderings (3 views): $ 6,000.00
Electrical/Mech/Plumbing: $ 75,600.00
Civil Engineering (Grease Waste Interceptor) $ 12,000.00 Kitchen Consultant: $ 15,600.00
Structural: $ 19,300.00
Total: $ 218,300.00

REIMBURSABLES
We recommend that a reimbursable allowance of $ 1,800.00 is included in addition to the fee for expenses incurred in the interest of the project. The cost of Reimbursable Expenses will be billed separately at the direct cost plus 10 %. These costs include postage, delivery, mileage, reproduction costs, plotting, fax and photography. Client is responsible for cost of permit at the City. Should the reimbursable amount exceed the projected allowance; a prior authorization from the client will be required.
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EXHIBIT C
Activity Schedule

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
 Schematic Design/Design Development : 4-5 weeks
 Kitchen Design: 2 weeks
 Construction Documents : 8 weeks
 City Review : 12 weeks (Unless a CUP is required)
 Construction : 16 weeks
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City of Fontana
Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0445 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: M. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Final Acceptance of the Arrow Boulevard at Tokay Avenue Traffic Signal Project (Bid No. SB-113-DE23) RECOMMENDATION:

Accept as complete the work performed by Baker Electric, Inc. for the Arrow Boulevard at Tokay Avenue Traffic Signal Project (#37603354).

COUNCIL GOALS:
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by focusing on relief of traffic congestion.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by utilizing Measure-I Funds wisely.

DISCUSSION:

On July 11, 2023, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder (Baker Electric, Inc.) in the amount of $1,237,500.35 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $123,750.00 for the Arrow Boulevard at Tokay Avenue Traffic Signal Project (#37603354). The improvements consisted of signalizing the intersection, constructing new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, and minor street widening.

Baker Electric, Inc. completed the construction of the project on May 31, 2025. The project was successfully completed for the final contract amount of $1,274,450.77, an increase of 2.99% from the original contract amount of $1,237,500.35 and $86,799.58 under the total authorized budget. All work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City.

FISCAL IMPACT:

As part of action to accept the construction of the Arrow Boulevard at Tokay Avenue Traffic Signal Project (#37603354) as complete, the City will take over the operation and maintenance of this public infrastructure. Appropriate funding for the maintenance work is included in the FY 2025-26 budget under the Public Works & Engineering Department, Traffic Division.

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File #: 25-0445 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: M. Category: Consent Calendar
MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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PROJECT LOCATION

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City of Fontana
Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0447 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: N. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Police Department
SUBJECT:

Police Department Monthly Information Update
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the Police Department monthly information update for June 2025.

COUNCIL GOALS:
⦁ Operate in a businesslike manner by creating a memorable customer experience with every interaction.
⦁ Increase citizen involvement by informing the public about issues, program, and accomplishments.
1 Concentrate on Inter-governmental relations by establishing partnerships and positive working relationships with other public agencies providing services to residents and local businesses.

DISCUSSION:

The June 2025 monthly information report has been completed. Once the report is accepted by the City Council it will be featured on the Department website.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY REPORT
June 2025
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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS
• Fontana Police participated in the annual “Flame of Hope” Law Enforcement Run for Special Olympics.
• Chief Dorsey hosted a Business Watch Meeting with local business owners. • Fontana Police continued outreach and partnered with the Inland Regional Center to showcase the “Blue Envelope Program.”
• Special Operations seized over 21 pounds of methamphetamine, 65 kilos of cocaine, over 17,000 illegal fentanyl pills, and recovered over 2 million dollars of stolen property and cargo. • COPE visited Juniper Elementary School and recognized their accomplishments for “TK Title Champions.”
• COPE partnered with Walmart and provided support to their law enforcement appreciation event.
• Fontana Police assisted with Fontana Days events.

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CITYWIDE
• Priority 1 response time- 4:08 (Emergency calls like subject not breathing, shots fired, and other immediate risk to life/safety)
• Calls for service- 9,430
• Total arrests- 600
• Hispanic- 423, White- 86 , Black- 72, All other races-19 • Total Group A Offenses- 719
• Crimes Against Persons- 150
• Crimes Against Property- 354
• Crimes Against Society- 215
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• Crimes Against Person- 150 CITYWIDE • Homicide- 2
• Sex Offenses- 10
• Assault- 127
• Kidnapping- 7
• Other- 4
• Crimes Against Property- 354
• Robbery- 12
• Burglary- 24
• Larceny- 162
• Destruction of Property- 38
• Fraud- 30
• Possession of Stolen Property- 27
• Motor Vehicle Theft- 48
• Other Miscellaneous Property Crimes- 13
• Crimes Against Society- 215
• Drug and Paraphernalia Possession- 192
• Possession of Child Pornography- 1
• Possession of Weapons- 21
• Other Miscellaneous Crimes- 1
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CRIMES BY BEAT
• Police Department Beat system is NOT
geographically the same as City Council
representation Districts
• Beat 1- All area north of 210 Freeway
• Beat 2- All area south of 210 Freeway and
north of Foothill
• Beat 3- All area south of Foothill and north
of 10 Freeway
• Beat 4- All area south of the 10 Freeway
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Area 4
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BEAT 1

AREA COMMANDER IS LIEUTENANT KYLE SLUSSER
EMAIL- [email protected]
DESK- (909) 350-7716
• Total Group A Offenses- 67
• Crimes Against Persons- 19
• Crimes Against Property- 33
• Crimes Against Society- 15
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BEAT 2

AREA COMMANDER IS LIEUTENANT MATT KRAUT
EMAIL- [email protected]
DESK- (909) 356-7142
• Total Group A Offenses- 174
• Crimes Against Persons- 44
• Crimes Against Property- 96
• Crimes Against Society- 34
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BEAT 3

AREA COMMANDER IS LIEUTENANT ADAM CLABAUGH
EMAIL – [email protected]
DESK – (909) 350-7706
• Total Group A Offenses- 310
• Crimes Against Persons- 73
• Crimes Against Property- 135
• Crimes Against Society- 102
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Beat 4

AREA COMMANDER IS LIEUTENANT KEITH ZAGORIN
EMAIL – [email protected]
DESK – (909) 350-7707
• Total Group A Offenses- 125
• Crimes Against Persons- 13
• Crimes Against Property- 87
• Crimes Against Society- 25
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ADDITIONAL USEFUL INFORMATION
• For more information regarding specific geographical crime data, visit www.crimemapping.com and enter your zip code
• Police Department information line- (909) 350-7740
• Police Department Dispatch non-emergency line- (909) 350-7700 • Anonymous crime reporting (909) 356-TIPS to leave a recorded message
• Report Graffiti on City Property- (909) 350-GONE
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Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0449 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: O. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Approve Debris Basins Maintenance Agreement with I-15 Logistics, LLC, for Maintaining Two Debris Basins as Part of their Development along Coyote Canyon Road, west of Sierra Avenue RECOMMENDATION:

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Debris Basins Maintenance Agreement with I -15 Logistics, LLC.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.

DISCUSSION:

On June 2, 2020, the City of Fontana Planning Commission approved Master Case No. 15-078, Tentative Parcel Map No. 19712 (TPM No. 16-002), and Design Review No. 16-003 to consolidate twelve parcels into two parcels and a remainder parcel, totaling approximately 83 acres, for the development of a new commerce building totaling approximately 1,171,788 square feet. The subdivider, I-15 Logistics, LLC, has complied with the Conditions of Approval and dedicated the required streets and easements as a part of the project.

As a part of the development, the developer constructed two debris basins along Coyote Canyon Road. The debris basins are within the developer’s property and to ensure the maintenance of the debris basins, the City and I-15 Logistics, LLC have entered into this maintenance agreement. The maintenance of the debris basins shall be the responsibility of I-15 Logistics, LLC.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact to City’s resources at this time. Maintenance responsibility belongs to I-15 Logistics, LLC.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana CA 92335
Attn: Department of Engineering
(Space above for Recorder's Use)

DEBRIS BASINS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Between
I-15 LOGISTICS, LLC
a Delaware limited liability company
and

CITY OF FONTANA
a municipal corporation
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This Debris Basins Maintenance (“Agreement”) is dated __________________, 2025 (“Effective Date”) and is made by and between I-15 Logistics, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Developer”), located at 1300 Dove Street, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660 and the City of Fontana, a C a l i f o r n i a municipal corporation (“City”) located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California 92335.

RECITALS
A. Developer is the owner of that certain real property located in the City of Fontana, County of San Bernardino as more particularly described in Exhibit "A" and depicted in Exhibit “B”, both of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (hereinafter referred to as the “Developer’s Property”).

B. On September 24, 2015, Developer submitted applications for a design review, conditional use permit, general plan amendment, zone code amendment and tentative parcel map that included two debris basins, together known as Master Case Number 15- 000078, for a warehouse facility at the Developer’s Property (Project).

C. On November 10, 2020, Developer submitted an application for a grading plan check, (Plan Check No. BPC20-001683), to the City’s Building and Safety Department for review of grading plans.

D. On February 3, 2022 the City’s Building and Safety Department approved Plan Check No. BPC20-001683 and issued Developer Grading Permit number BLD22-000214 for the Project.

E. Developer completed grading for the Project, pursuant to Grading Permit number BLD22-000214, and requested a City inspection to confirm conformity with City approved plans.

F. On September 11, 2024, the City conducted an inspection at the Developer’s Property pursuant to BLD22-000214, which included an inspection of the debris basins as depicted in Exhibit “B,” and determined that the debris basins were constructed per the City approved plans.

G. On May 30, 2024, Developer recorded Parcel Map number 19712.

H. Developer and City desire to execute this Agreement in order to outline the terms of the m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e debris basins in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
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1. Debris Basins. The Developer shall, at its own cost and expense maintain, or have maintained, the debris basins as depicted in Exhibit “B”, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, all City ordinances, resolutions, generally accepted practices and standards applicable to such improvements. The Debris Basins shall include fencing improvements as may be required by the City (hereinafter “Fencing Improvements”).

It is understood and agreed that all work and improvements made pursuant to this Agreement shall conform to the standards applicable at the time work is commenced.

2. Maintenance and Repair. The Developer shall perform, at its sole cost and expense, such regular and as-needed maintenance and repair work (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Maintenance”) required to continue the clean, safe and normal operation and appearance of the Debris Basins, including the Fencing Improvements. Said Maintenance shall include, but shall not be limited to, periodic inspections, weed removal, weed control, pest and disease control, silt and debris removal, graffiti removal, vandalism prevention and repair, and maintenance of outlet facility to ensure the good appearance and the proper functioning of the Debris Basins as designed. The Maintenance and other aspects of the Debris Basin’s operation shall be performed as required and approved by the City Engineer in accordance with any applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, any current or future City standards, codes, policies, ordinances and regulations.

3. Notice to Maintain: Failure to Maintain; Emergency Maintenance. The City may notify the Developer if it discovers conditions requiring Maintenance work by the Developer.

If, in the reasonable discretion of the City, a condition does not involve an emergency, the City may notify the Developer in writing and request that the Maintenance work be performed within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice. If,in the reasonable discretion of the City, a condition involves an emergency, the City may notify the Developer orally and request that such Maintenance work be performed within a reasonable time as determined by the City. If Developer fails to properly perform such Maintenance work in response to such Maintenance request in a timely manner, the City may do all necessary work at the Developer's sole cost and expense, including the City's administrative costs and expenses, and be compensated pursuant to Section 8. below. If, in the reasonable discretion of the City, the seriousness of an emergency prevents the City from providing reasonable notice to the Developer, the City may undertake the emergency Maintenance work itself at the Developer's sole cost and expense, including the City's administrative costs and expenses, and be compensated pursuant to Section 8 below. The City shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or injury of any nature in any way related to or caused by the Debris Basins, including the Fencing Improvements ortheir condition.

4. Independent Contractor; Standard of Performance. Developer promises and agrees to furnish all equipment, tools, materials, labor and engineering services necessary to fully and adequately maintain the Debris Basins, as required hereunder, and to pay all applicable fees and expenses associated with their construction, maintenance, and repair including, but not limited to, any of the City's actual costs of design review, engineering 239
and inspection services rendered. Developer and its contractors, if any, shall perform all work required hereunder in a skillful and workmanlike manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Developer represents and maintains that it or its contractors shall be skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the work.

Developer also warrants that all of its employees and contractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the work assigned to them, and that they shall have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the work, and that such licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement.

5. Indemnification. Developer shall defend, indemnify and hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, contractors, guests and invitees from any and all claims, costs, liabilities, fees and expenses for property damage or personal injury, including wrongful death, based upon or incident to any act or failure to act of Developer, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, guests and invitees in any way related to or in connection with this Agreement, the Debris Basins Property or the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the Debris Basins. Developer shall defend, at its sole cost and expense (including attorney’s fees and costs of litigation) and with legal counsel approved by the City, the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, contractors, guests and invitees against any proceedings or legal actions based upon the Developer's acts or omissions to act, as described above.

6. Irrevocable License. The Developer hereby grants to the City an irrevocable nonexclusive license in, on, across, to and over the Developer's Property and the Debris Basins property for all purposes under this Agreement. The City shall provide the Developer with at least twenty four (24) hours’ prior written notice before entering upon the Developer’s Property and the Debris Basins property, except in cases of emergency.

The City shall have the right to enter upon and cross over the Developer's Property and the Debris Basins property for all such purposes under this Agreement. Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed to be a limitation upon the Developer's right to use its property in any manner it deems acceptable, provided that those uses do not unreasonably interfere with City's rights as outlined herein.

7. Successor's and Assigns; Run with the Land. The rights and obligations of Developer under this Dedication shall inure to and be binding upon the Developer's heirs, successors and assignees.

8. Administrative Costs; Creation of Lien. If Developer fails to maintain the Debris Basins as required by this Agreement within the time set forth herein, or if the Developer fails to comply with any other obligation contained herein, including but not limited to Sections 1 through 3, the Developer shall be liable to the City for any remedies or damages permitted by law, including but not limited to, all City administrative expenses, fees and costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs, incurred in obtaining compliance with this Agreement or in processing any legal action.

By its execution of this Agreement, the Developer acknowledges and agrees that, in the 240
event that any and all City costs to be paid by Developer pursuant to the terms hereof are not paid in full within ten (10) business days after written demand therefor from the City, then such failure shall create an immediate contract lien in favor of the City pursuant to Civil Code Section 2881 et seq. over those portions of the Developer's Property not dedicated to or owned by a public entity. This lien shall only be enforceable in the event any expenses, fees, costs or other amounts become due and owing to the City pursuant to this Agreement.

9. Headings. Section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not have any effect in the construction or interpretation of any provision.

10. Attorney's Fees. In the event of any legal or equitable challenge arising from this Agreement, each party shall be responsible for its own attorneys’ fees and costs.

11. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any legal action or proceeding concerning this Agreement shall be filed and prosecuted in the appropriate California state court in the County of San Bernardino, California. Each party hereto irrevocably consents to the personal jurisdiction of that court. The parties each hereby expressly waive the benefit of any provision of federal or state law or judicial decision providing for the filing, removal, or change of venue to any other court or jurisdiction, including, without implied limitation, federal district court, due to any diversity of citizenship between the parties, due to the fact that either or both of the parties is a party to such action or proceeding or due to the fact that a federal question or federal right is involved or alleged to be involved. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the parties each specifically waive any rights provided to it pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 394. The parties acknowledges that the provisions of this paragraph are material consideration to the parties' entry into this Agreement, in that the parties will avoid the potential cost, expense and inconvenience of litigating in a distant forum.

12. Waiver. The City’s failure to insist upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right or privilege provided herein, or City's waiver of any breach hereunder, shall not relieve the Developer of any of its obligations hereunder, whether of the same or similar type. The foregoing shall be true whether the City's actions are intentional or unintentional. Developer agrees to waive, as a defense, counterclaim or setoff, any and all defects, irregularities or deficiencies in the authorization, execution or performance of this Agreement, as well as the laws, rules, regulations, ordinances or resolutions of City with regards to the authorization, execution or performance of this Agreement.

13. Notice. All notices, requests or other communications which may be or are required to be given, served or sent by the Parties shall be deemed to have been properly delivered (a) upon delivery, if delivered in person, (b) one (1) business day after having been deposited for overnight delivery with any reputable overnight courier service, or (c) three (3) business days after having been deposited in any post office or mail depository regularly maintained by the United States Postal Office. All notices shall be sent to the 241
addresses below, or such other address may from time to time be designated by written notice.

To City:

City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana CA 92335
Attn: Gia Kim
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 909-350-7610
To CapRock:

I-15 Logistics, LLC
c/o CapRock Partners
1300 Dove Street, Suite 200
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Attn: Patrick Daniels
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 949-342-8000x102

14. Recordation. The Developer shall cause this Agreement to be recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorder’s Office within ten (10) days after its execution. [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Developer and City have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
"Developer"
I-15 LOGISTICS, LLC,
aDelaware limited liability company
By:

Patrick Daniels
Chief Executive Officer
“City”

CITY OF FONTANA
By:

Matthew Ballantyne
City Manager
Attest:

By:

Germaine Key, City Clerk
Approved asto form:

By:

Ruben Duran
City Attorney
By:_____________________________
Phillip Burum, Deputy City Manager
Development Services Organization
By:_____________________________
Gia Kim
Public Works Director/City Engineer
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Exhibits:

A -Description of Developer's Property
B–Depiction of Developer’s Property and Debris Basins Exhibit 244
Exhibit "A"
Description of Developer's Property
The land referred to in this Commitment is situated in the City of Fontana, County of San Bernardino, State of California, and is described as follows:

Parcel Map No. 19712 in the City of Fontana, County of San Bernardino, State of California, filed in Book 263, Pages 23 through 31, inclusive, of Parcel Maps in the Office of the Recorder for said County. 245
Exhibit “B”
Depiction of Property and Debris Basins
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PARCEL A
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APN: 0239-072-02

COYOTE CANYON ROAD

DEBRIS BASIN

DEBRIS BASIN

COYOTE CANYON ROAD

LYTLE CREEK ROAD
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60'
APN: 0239-091-16
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SANTA CLARITA, CA 91355
Phone: 661-284-7400
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EXHIBIT B

DEBRIS BASIN
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A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California )
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County of _________ )
On ________________ before me, _____________________________, Notary Public, personally appeared __________________________, who is personally known to me and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature_________________________________ (Seal)
Signature of Notary
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A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California )
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County of _________ )
On ________________ before me, _____________________________, Notary Public, personally appeared __________________________, who is personally known to me and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature_________________________________ (Seal)
Signature of Notary
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PARCEL MAP NO. 20213

CITY OF FONTANA, CALIFORNIA
City of Fontana
Department of Engineering, Land Development Section

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City of Fontana
Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0451 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: P. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Approve a Quitclaim Deed for Portion of Lot 2 of Tract No. 20362 to TPG AG EHC III (NWHM) CA 2, L.P., Portions of Lots 3 and 4 of Tract No. 20362 to Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc., Portions of Lots 5 and 6 of Tract No. 20362 to AG EHC II (LEN) CA 2, L.P., and Portions of Lots A, D, G, and J of Tract No. 20363, and Lots A, D, E, and F of Tract No. 20364 to Lennar Homes of California, LLC, within the Gardens Village of the Arboretum Specific Plan, Located North of Casa Grande Avenue, West of Sierra Avenue, South of Duncan Canyon Road, and East of Cypress Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim Deed for the release of public use easements for landscape and sidewalk purposes over portions of Lots 2 through 6 of Tract No. 20362, over portions of Lots A, D, G, and J of Tract No. 20363, and over portions of Lots A, D, E, and F of Tract No. 20364.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.

DISCUSSION:

The Master Tentative Tract Map No. 20362 (TPM20-000024), along with Sub-Tentative Tract Map No’s. 20363 (TTM20-000009) and 20364 (TTM20-000010), were conditionally approved by the City Council of Fontana on June 22, 2021. The Tentative Tract Map TPM20-000024 was revised on December 14, 2021, and was determined to be in substantial conformance with the original Tract Map. The final map for Master Tract No. 20362 was approved by the City Council on March 8, 2022.

The original owner, AG EHC II (LEN) CA 2, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (as successor in interest to Lennar Homes of California, Inc., a California Corporation), complied with the Conditions of Approval, including the dedication of required easements as part of the Gardens Village of the Arboretum Specific Plan development project. As part of the development, landscape and sidewalk easements were dedicated along Cassava Drive, Gardens Street, Fieldcress Drive, and Montelena Road of the gated community at Gardens Village within the Arboretum Specific Plan, as follows:
· Tract No. 20362: Portions of Lots 2 through 6
· Tract No. 20363: Portions of Lots A, D, G, and J
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· Tract No. 20364: Portions of Lots A, D, E, and F
During the construction phase, it was discovered that the landscape and sidewalk easements had been dedicated as public use easements to the City of Fontana, rather than being reserved for the private use of the HOA and lot owners within the gated communities.

To address the necessary land transfer associated with the development of the Gardens Village within the Arboretum Specific Plan, the owner has conveyed the relevant portions of the subject of the lots to the respective new owners as:
· To the new owner: TPG AG EHC III (NWHM) CA 2, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership - received portion of Lot 2 of Tract No. 20362.
· To the new owner: Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc., a Maryland corporation - received portions of Lots 3 and 4 of Tract No. 20362.
· To the new owner: AG EHC II (LEN) CA 2, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership - received portions of Lots 5 and 6 of Tract No. 20362.
· To the new owner: Lennar Homes of California, LLC, a California limited liability company - received portions of Lots A, D, G, and J of Tract No. 20363, and Lots A, D, E, and F of Tract No. 20364.

The existing easements in question are located within a gated community (Gardens Village of the Arboretum Specific Plan) and are no longer necessary for public use. Their continued designation as public easements is inconsistent with the private nature of the development and hinders further development or conveyance of the properties.

Releasing the landscape and sidewalk easements will allow for appropriate use and maintenance by the homeowners' association or property owners, and ensure the project remains in compliance with City standards. Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim Deed to release the City’s interest in the landscape and sidewalk public use easements located within:
· Tract No. 20362: Portions of Lots 2 through 6
· Tract No. 20363: Portions of Lots A, D, G, and J
· Tract No. 20364: Portions of Lots A, D, E, and F
This action will approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim Deed to release the City’s interest in the landscape and sidewalk public use easements, facilitate proper land development, clarify ownership responsibilities, and reflect the private character of the gated community.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY:

City of Fontana
WHEN RECORDED, MAIL TO:

City of Fontana
Department of Engineering
8353 Sierra Ave.

Fontana, CA 92335
Portion of APN __1118-401-02__ (SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE) No Recording Fee Required; this document is exempt from fee pursuant to Government Code Section 27383.

Document Transfer Tax Due: $ None
By: ____

QUITCLAIM DEED
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, CITY OF FONTANA, a California municipal corporation, (“Grantor”) hereby remise, release, and quitclaim to
TPG AG EHC III (NWHM) CA 2, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Grantee”), the following described real property in the City of Fontana, County of San Bernardino, State of California described as follows:

More particularly described in Exhibit "A" and depicted in Exhibit "B”, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Dated: _______________________
“GRANTOR”
CITY OF FONTANA, a California municipal
By:

Name: Matthew C. Ballantyne
Title: City Manager
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NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF _______________
COUNTY OF ________________________
On _________________________, 20 , before me
________________________________________________, Notary Public personally appeared ______________________________________________________________ who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature _________________________________________
My Commission expires: _____________________________
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY:

City of Fontana
WHEN RECORDED, MAIL TO:

City of Fontana
Department of Engineering
8353 Sierra Ave.

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QUITCLAIM DEED
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, CITY OF FONTANA, a California municipal corporation, (“Grantor”) hereby remise, release, and quitclaim to
RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES OF MARYLAND, INC., a Maryland corporation (“Grantee”), the following described real property in the City of Fontana, County of San Bernardino, State of California described as follows:

More particularly described in Exhibit "A" and depicted in Exhibit "B”, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Dated: _______________________
“GRANTOR”
CITY OF FONTANA, a California municipal
By:

Name: Matthew C. Ballantyne
Title: City Manager
corporation 257
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NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF _______________
COUNTY OF ________________________
On _________________________, 20 , before me
________________________________________________, Notary Public personally appeared ______________________________________________________________ who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature _________________________________________
My Commission expires: _____________________________
[Seal]
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY:

City of Fontana
WHEN RECORDED, MAIL TO:

City of Fontana
Department of Engineering
8353 Sierra Ave.

Fontana, CA 92335
Portion of APN __1118-444-59__ (SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE) __1118-463-83__
No Recording Fee Required; this document is exempt from fee pursuant to Government Code Section 27383.

Document Transfer Tax Due: $ None
By: ____

QUITCLAIM DEED
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, CITY OF FONTANA, a California municipal corporation, (“Grantor”) hereby remise, release, and quitclaim to
AG EHC II (LEN) CA 2, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Grantee”), the following described real property in the City of Fontana, County of San Bernardino, State of California described as follows:

More particularly described in Exhibit "A" and depicted in Exhibit "B”, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Dated: _______________________
“GRANTOR”
CITY OF FONTANA, a California municipal tion
By:

Name: Matthew C. Ballantyne
Title: City Manager
corporation 261
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NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF _______________
COUNTY OF ________________________
On _________________________, 20 , before me
________________________________________________, Notary Public personally appeared ______________________________________________________________ who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature _________________________________________
My Commission expires: _____________________________
[Seal]
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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City of Fontana
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City of Fontana
Department of Engineering
8353 Sierra Ave.

Fontana, CA 92335
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Document Transfer Tax Due: $ None

QUITCLAIM DEED
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, CITY OF FONTANA, a California municipal corporation, (“Grantor”) hereby remise, release, and quitclaim to
LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Grantee”), the following described real property in the City of Fontana, County of San Bernardino, State of California described as follows:

More particularly described in Exhibit "A" and depicted in Exhibit "B”, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Dated: _______________________
“GRANTOR”
CITY OF FONTANA, a California municipal tion
By:

Name: Matthew C. Ballantyne
Title: City Manager
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By: ____
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NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF _______________
COUNTY OF ________________________
On _________________________, 20 , before me
________________________________________________, Notary Public personally appeared ______________________________________________________________ who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature _________________________________________
My Commission expires: _____________________________
[Seal]
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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PORTIONS OF THE EXISTING EASEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES OVER LOTS "A", "D", "G", AND "J", OF TRACT NO. 20363 RECORDED IN BOOK 363 OF MAPS, PAGES 58 THROUGH 66, INCLUSIVE, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, LYING WITHIN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, S.B.M., BEING MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY:

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Department of Engineering
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Fontana, CA 92335
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No Recording Fee Required; this document is exempt from fee pursuant to Government Code Section 27383.

Document Transfer Tax Due: $ None

QUITCLAIM DEED
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, CITY OF FONTANA, a California municipal corporation, (“Grantor”) hereby remise, release, and quitclaim to
LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Grantee”), the following described real property in the City of Fontana, County of San Bernardino, State of California described as follows:

More particularly described in Exhibit "A" and depicted in Exhibit "B”, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Dated: _______________________
“GRANTOR”
CITY OF FONTANA, a California municipal ion
By:

Name: Matthew C. Ballantyne
Title: City Manager
1118-461-57__
1118-461-58__
By: ____
corporation 277
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City Index No. 6280

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF _______________
COUNTY OF ________________________
On _________________________, 20 , before me
________________________________________________, Notary Public personally appeared ______________________________________________________________ who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature _________________________________________
My Commission expires: _____________________________
[Seal]
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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PORTIONS OF THE EXISTING EASEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES OVER LOTS "A", "D", "E", AND "F", OF TRACT NO. 20364 RECORDED IN BOOK 363 OF MAPS, PAGES 67 THROUGH 71, INCLUSIVE, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, LYING WITHIN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, S.B.M., BEING MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
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City of Fontana
Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0453 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: Q. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Approve and Authorize the City Manager to enter into Landscape Maintenance Easement Deeds for CFD 115M
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into Landscape Maintenance Easement Deeds with two property owners as part of CFD 115M for the West Valley Logistic Center Project.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.

DISCUSSION:

On March 26, 2019, the City Council approved Ordinance Nos. 1800, 1801, and 1802 approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 11-003 along with certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (State Clearing House No. 2012071058) for the West Valley Logistic Specific Plan Project and included approvals for General Plan Amendment No. 11-026 and Zone Change No. 11- 016 to redesignate the land use designation of the site to Light Industrial; Development Agreement No. 11-002; and Tentative Parcel Map No. 19156 (TPM No. 13-005) to subdivide the site into nine parcels for the development of the specific plan that anticipated the development of seven (7) industrial commerce center buildings.

On August 16, 2022, the Planning Commission approved Master Case No. 21-072, Revision to Tentative Parcel Map No. 19156 (TPM No. 13-005 R1), and Design Review No. 21-027 and adopted Resolution No. PC 2022-034. Resolution No. PC 2022-034 included Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 19156. Condition No. 47 required portions of the project to become a part of a Community Facilities District (CFD).

On December 10, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-137, establishing the City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 115M and the boundaries thereof. Part of CFD 115M includes a landscaped engineered slope area to the west of Locust Avenue, opposite the intersection with Jurupa Avenue. The construction of the engineered slope is due to the widening of Locust Avenue and the engineered slope is located on two separate private properties that are not a part of City of Fontana Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/4/2025
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Tract Map 19156. Because the maintenance for this landscaped engineered slope will occur on private property, a separate easement is needed for each property to allow the City access to maintain this landscaped area as part of CFD 115M.

The northerly property that is impacted by the landscaped engineered slope is owned by Mr.

Marcelino Sanchez and Mr. Wuerner Diaz and comprises of approximately 0.09 acres. The southerly property that is impacted by the landscaped engineered slope is owned by Mr. Timothy Hawke and comprises of approximately 1.2 acres.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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City of Fontana
Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0455 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: R. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Public Works
SUBJECT:

Final Acceptance for the Demolition of 16779 Spring Street Project (PW-25-82-SB).

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept as complete the work performed by AD Improvements Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW-25- 82-SB) of 16779 Spring Street and approve the final amount of $137,500.00.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.

DISCUSSION:

On February 25, 2025, the City Council awarded the demolition contract to AD Improvements Inc. for the Demolition Project (PW-25-82-SB) in the amount of $132,200.00. There was one (1) contract change order for this project for the removal of additional asbestos and removal of an underground vault totaling $5,300.00. AD Improvements Inc. completed the project on July 29, 2025. All work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City for the final amount of $137,500.00. This project was necessary as part of the ongoing revitalization efforts for the downtown Fontana.

The retention money will be released to the contractor thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office if no claims are filed with the City within this period.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item, the total cost of the demolition, however, was $137,500.00 and the funds were budgeted in FY 2024/25 in the Professional Services Budget 60230000-8130.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation
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City of Fontana
Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0457 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: S. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Final Acceptance of the County ARPA - Fiber to City Parks Project (Bid No. DE-24-180-SB) RECOMMENDATION:

Accept as complete the work performed by On Demand Contractors, Inc. for the ARPA -Fiber to City Parks Project (#37200006 and #37200007).

COUNCIL GOALS:
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
· To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.

DISCUSSION:

On July 23, 2024, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder (On Demand Contractors, Inc.) in the amount of $376,200.00 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $37,620.00 for the County ARPA - Fiber to City Parks Project (#37200006 and #37200007). The improvements consisted of installing new conduit and fiber optic cable in specific areas of the City to connect Veterans Park and Jack Bulik Park to our central Police Station, Traffic Management Center (TMC), and Innovation and Technology programs and systems.

On Demand Contractors, Inc. completed the construction of the project on May 8, 2025. The project was successfully completed for the final contract amount of $364,580.00, a decrease of 3.09% from the original contract amount of $376,200.00 and $49,240.00 under the total authorized budget. All work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City.

FISCAL IMPACT:

As part of the action to accept the construction of the ARPA - Fiber to City Parks Project (#37200006 and #37200007) as complete, the City will take over the operation and maintenance of this infrastructure. Appropriate funding for the maintenance work is included in the FY 2025-26 budget under the Innovation and Technology Department, Infrastructure Division.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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JACK BULIK SPORTS CENTER & VETERANS PARK

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City of Fontana
Action Report
City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0465 Agenda Date: 9/9/2025
Agenda #: T. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Police Department
SUBJECT:

Acceptance of 2026 ABC Grant
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve an ABC Grant in the amount of $27,080.00 to increase the department’s proactive efforts of ABC education and enforcement. The funding will be used for the current employee’s salary and operation.

Authorize the Chief of Police to sign the agreement between the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Fontana Police Department for the total amount of $27,080.00.

Approve the expenditure plan for the use of the funds to help offset the cost of personnel within the Police Department.

COUNCIL GOALS:
⦁ Improve public safety by emphasizing community-oriented policing, community involvement, and youth programs.
⦁ Improve public safety by utilizing other city programs to help reduce crime. 1 Practice sound fiscal management by pursing grant opportunities.

DISCUSSION:

The Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has awarded the Fontana Police Department a grant in the amount of $27,080.00. Funds will be used to implement Minor Decoy operations, Shoulder Tap operations, general enforcement operations, IMPACT operations, task force operations, and undercover operations at various locations. Officers assigned to grant will conduct operations during off-duty hours and to be paid overtime based on policy. The grant operations will be conducted July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Due to the grant performance period, staff is requesting the necessary budget adjustments with approval of this item and outside of the normal quarterly process to ensure the timely use of all grant funds
FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of this item will increase revenues and expenditures in the amount of $27,080.00; in grant fund 301 (40100005-301-A) and is not included in the 2025-26 adopted budget. The necessary City of Fontana Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/4/2025
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budget adjustments will be included in the First Quarter Budget Status Report.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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Agreement Number: 25-APP14
City of Fontana through the Fontana Police Department