Tuesday, September 23, 2025
2:00 PM
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Regular Agenda
Ord. No.1973 Reso. No. 2025-092
Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
Acquanetta Warren - Mayor
Peter A. Garcia - Mayor Pro Tem
John B. Roberts - Council Member
Jesus "Jesse" Sandoval - Council Member
Phillip Cothran - Council Member
Germaine Key - City Clerk
Janet Koehler-Brooks, City Treasurer
City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 23, 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.
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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. 12:30 P.M. WORKSHOP:
A. City Council Workshop
A. CCA Power Purchase Option Presentation 25-0544
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION:
This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the City Council for up to 3 minutes on the following Closed Session. The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to adjust this time limit based on the number of speakers who wish to address the Mayor and City Council.
A. Public Communications - Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION:
A. 1:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
A. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9 (a)
25-0525
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Case: Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice v. City of Fontana
2. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
Case: Blanche Goforth v. City of Fontana
Claim No. 3032796
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
A. Call To Order/Roll Call:
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:
CEREMONIAL ITEMS:
A. Mayor Warren and City Council to swear in new Fontana Police Officers, Donte Gentry and Adam Portillo (Chief Michael Dorsey to present).
25-0521
B. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Officers, Billy Gustason and Richard Jackson as July 2025 Employees of the month (Captain Brian Binks to present).
25-0522
C. Mayor Warren and City Council to proclaim September as Human Resources Month (Director of Human Resources and
Risk Management Rakesha Voss to accept).
25-0526
D. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Human
Resources and Risk Management Department Employee of the Year (Human Resources and Risk Management Director
Rakesha Voss to present).
25-0523
E. Mayor and City Council to proclaim the 10-Year Anniversary of the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program (Housing Manager, Valerie Gonzales to accept).
25-0527
F. Value of Water Presentation- West Valley Water District, to present.
25-0524
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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 25-0528
Approve the minutes of the September 3, 2025, Special City Council Meeting and the September 9, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.
Attachment No. 1- Special City Council Meeting Minutes
09-03-2025.pdf
Attachment No. 2- City Council Meeting Minutes
09-09-2025.pdf
Attachments:
B. Award Bid for On-Call Public Works Pavement Markings Thermoplastic and Paint Services PW-26-03-SB
25-0454
1. Award bid for On-Call Pavement Markings Thermoplastic and Paint Services and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement and execute a contract for two (2) years, for Pavement Markings Thermoplastic and Paint Services PW-26-03-SB with Chrisp Company with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $355,855.00 per year.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute future contract amendments for the remaining three (3) additional one-year (1) renewals, for a total 5-year contract.
Attachment No. 1- Summary Bid Results.pdf
Attachment No. 2- Chrisp Co - Bidders Detail.pdf
Attachments:
C. Award Bid for Thermoplastic Artwork Installation Services (DS-25-184-SP) to Creative Paving Solutions
25-0471
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional
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Services Agreement with Creative Paving Solutions for Thermoplastic Artwork Installation Services in the amount of $231,867.88 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $23,186.78 (DS-25-184-SP).
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments to the agreement.
Attachment No. 1- Professional Services Agreement -
Creative Paving Solutions.pdf
Attachment No. 2- Exhibit A - Response File
Attachment No. 3- Exhibit B - Cost Proposal
Attachment No. 4- Scoring Matrix
Attachment No. 5- Project Site
Attachment No. 6- Artwork Pattern
Attachments:
D. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Easement with Southern California Edison (SCE) Company
at Locust Avenue, south of Jurupa Avenue, for West Valley Logistics Center
25-0486
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Easement with Southern California Edison (SCE) Company.
Attachment No. 1- Utility and Access Easement - City of Fontana - SCE 73577A REV1 - FINAL.pdf
Attachments:
E. A Resolution Declaring a Portion of Certain Real Property on Sierra Avenue a Public Right-of-Way and Accepting it into the City Street System
25-0496
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-092, declaring a portion of certain real property on Sierra Avenue a public right-of-way and accepting it into the City Street System.
Attachment No. 1- Fontana-Resolution Declaring a portion of Sierra Avenue a ROW-c1.docx
Attachment No. 2- EXHIBIT A.pdf
Attachment No. 3- EXHIBIT B.pdf
Attachment No. 4- VICINITY MAP (APN 024036165).pdf
Attachments:
F. Final Acceptance of Perimeter Street, Sewer, Storm Drain, Traffic Signal, Interconnect, Signing & Striping, and CFD Landscape Improvements Within the Arboretum Specific
Plan for Tract No. 20362
25-0499
1. Accept as complete the perimeter street, sewer, storm drain, traffic signal, interconnect, signing & striping, and CFD landscape improvements for Tract No. 20362.
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-093, of the City Council of the City of Fontana accepting sewers for Tract No. 20362 as part of the City sewer system.
Attachment No. 1- TM 20362 - Sewer Acceptance
Resolution.docx
Attachment No. 2- TM 20362 - Subdivision Improvement
Agreement & Bonds.pdf
Attachment No. 3- TM 20362.pdf
Attachment No. 4- TM 20362 - Bond Reduction.pdf
Attachment No. 5- TM 20362 - Vicinity Map.pdf
Attachments:
G. Final Acceptance of the Fontana Lewis Library &
Technology Center Entry Precast Stair Replacement
Project (PW-24-227-SB).
25-0501
Accept as complete the work performed by Ace Capital Engineering for the replacement of the precast entry steps at the Fontana Lewis Library.
H. Approve Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement
with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Etiwanda
Avenue at Slover Avenue Intersection Widening Project
25-0502
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into the Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Etiwanda Avenue at Slover Avenue Intersection Widening Project.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into any future individual amendments of $100,000 to the Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement for the Etiwanda Avenue at Slover Avenue Intersection Widening Project
Attachment No. 1- Public Highway At Grade Crossing
(Slover Ave)
Attachment No. 2- Vicinity Map
Attachments:
I. Award a Contract for the Demolition of 16756 and 16766 Arrow Blvd.
25-0507
Award bid (PW-26-14-CC) and Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Demo Leaders Inc. in the amount of $195,800 for the Demolition of 16756 and 16766 Arrow Blvd and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $19,580.
Attachment No. 1- Bid Summary
Attachment No. 2- Site Map Arrow.pdf
Project Summary.pdf
Attachments:
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J. Police Department Monthly Information Update 25-0508 Accept the Police Department monthly information update for July 2025.
Attachment No. 1- July 2025 Report for City Council
Rev2.pptx
Attachments:
K. Final Acceptance for the Emergency Repair Storm
Structure at Valley Poplar Culvert (PW-26-13-CC).
25-0518
Accept as complete the work performed by Gentry General Engineering for the Emergency Repair Storm Structure @ Valley Poplar Culvert project (PW-25-64-CC) and approve the final contract amount of $ 114,812.72.
Attachment No. 1- Valley and Poplar Emergency repair
quote .pdf
Attachment No. 2- Valley and Poplar 30' Extension quote .pdf
Attachments:
L. Award a Construction Bid for the Old Timers Renovation Project (DE-26-06-SB).
25-0538
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Estate Design and Construction for the construction of the Old Timers Renovation Project in the amount of $528,900.00 and authorize a 10% contingency amount of $52,890.00 (DE-26-06-SB).
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into any and all utility agreements, utility easements, and subsequent agreements on behalf of the City of Fontana for the Old Timers Renovation Project (DE-26-06-SB).
Attachment No. 1- Bid Summary - DE-26-06-SB.pdf
Attachment No. 2- Project Summary.pdf
Attachment No. 3- Estate Design and Construction Bid -
DE-26-06-SB.pdf
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
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(b) written communication (f) oral - opposition
(c) council/staff comments (g) hearing closed
(d) applicant comments (applicant not limited to 5 minutes) A. Public Hearing for Consolidated Annual Performance
Evaluation Report (CAPER) Fiscal Year 2024-2025
25-0487
1. Conduct a public hearing for the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report prepared for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to report on specific Federal housing assistance and community development activities undertaken by the City of Fontana during Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into and/or transmit any documents necessary to submit the Consolidated Annual Performance, along with any comments received during the public hearing and public comment period, to the Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Attachment No. 1- CAPER Final Draft 9.8.25.pdfAttachments:
B. 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).
25-0519
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:
City Council Meeting Regular Agenda September 23, 2025
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 - Letter of Support_WSRCC
Attachment No. 5 - June 3, 2025 - PC Packet
Attachment No. 6 - Planning Commission June 3, 2025
Minutes
Attachment No. 7 - Clerk of the Board Filing Receipt for MCN 22-000104
Attachment No. 8 - Public Hearing Notice for Appeal No. 25-0001
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 October 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.