Wednesday, November 12, 2025
2:00 PM
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Special Meeting
Ord. No.1976 Reso. No. 2025-104
Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers
Special 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 McClellan Key - City Clerk
Janet Koehler-Brooks, City Treasurer
1 Special City Council Meeting Special Meeting November 12, 2025 Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council.
Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council. Meetings are held at the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335. To address the Council, please fill out a card located at the entrance to the right indicating your desire to speak on either a specific agenda item or under Public Communications and give it to the City Clerk. Your name will be called when it is your turn to speak. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC § 12132), the Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible, and a portable microphone is available. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative forms to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires accommodation to participate in a meeting should direct such a request to the City Clerk ’s Office at ( 909) 350-7602 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Any public record, relating to an open session agenda item, that is distributed within 72 hours prior to the meeting is available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office.
Para traducción en Español, comuniquese con la oficina,“City Clerk” al (909) 350-7602.
The City of Fontana is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for its residents to engage with the government. No oversized bags or backpacks (size limit of 14”x14”x6”) will be allowed inside the Council Chambers. All bags are subject to search. Face masks are prohibited in the Council Chambers, but clear masks will be provided upon request to accommodate individuals with medical needs, ensuring their safety and well-being. Before entering the Council Chambers, you may be subject to a metal detector screening. The City Manager retains the discretion to grant any exemptions. Fontana aims to provide safe buildings for our community members, employees, and visitors.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION:
This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the City Council for up to 3 minutes on the following Closed Session. The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to adjust this time limit based on the number of speakers who wish to address the Mayor and City Council.
A. Public Communications - Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION:
A. 1:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
A. 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
25-0657
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
A. Call To Order/Roll Call:
2 Special City Council Meeting Special Meeting November 12, 2025 INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:
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. Community Partnership: Classic Car Show and Toy Drive 25-0652 Review and approve special event and funding support in the amount of $12,001.
Attachment No. 1- Car Show Application - Boys & Girls Club & Sonora
Attachment No. 2- Fees
Attachment No. 3- Map of Car Show
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 December 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.
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Action Report
Special City Council Meeting
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0657 Agenda Date: 11/12/2025
Agenda #: A. Category: Closed Session
Closed Session
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
1:30 P.M.
City Hall - Executive Conference Room
City Council
Acquanetta Warren, Mayor
Peter Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem
John Roberts, Council Member
Jesus “Jesse” Sandoval, Council Member
Phillip W. Cothran., Council Member
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Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 25-0652 Agenda Date: 11/12/2025
Agenda #: A. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:
City Manager's Office
SUBJECT:
Community Partnership: Classic Car Show and Toy Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and approve special event and funding support in the amount of $12,001.
COUNCIL GOALS:
· Operate in a businesslike manner by creating a memorable customer experience with every interaction.
· Increase citizen involvement by seeking community input. · Increase citizen involvement by promoting healthy lifestyle opportunities to residents of all ages.
DISCUSSION:
A Special Event Application was received for assistance with a community event from the Boys & Girls Club of Fontana and Sonora Smog Check & Auto Registration.
The details of the event are below:
Event: Classic Car Show and Toy Drive
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Spring Street, between Sierra Avenue and Juniper Avenue This event will feature a classic car show and food vendors. All vendors must have a Certificate of Insurance (COI), City of Fontana Business License, and a San Bernardino County Health Permit.
Any organizer must provide a COI naming the City of Fontana as an additional insured. The total amount requested for services is $12,001. This includes the staffing costs for Public Works, Community Services, and Police Departments and application fee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this special event request will result in funding support for in-kind services of $12,001 for FY 2025/26.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.
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Boys and Girls Club of Fontana/Sonora Smog Check & Auto Registration Car Show En
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Public Works Street Division Number of Hours Rate Per Hour Total Crew Leader 5 $198.60 $993
3 Maintenance Worker II 15 $121.25 $1,818.75
Street Division Total $2,811.75
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te Public Works Parks Division Number of Hours Rate Per Hour Total Crew Leader 5 $198.60 $993.00
4 Maintenance Workers 20 $121.25 $2,425.00
Park Division Total $3,418.00
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Police Number of Hours Rate Per Hour Total
4 Officers 20 $205.03 $5,740.84
Police Total $5,740.84
Community Services
Special Events Application $30.00
Community Services Total $30.00
Grand Total $12,000.59
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Car Show Operations/Toy Collection Area
Porto Potties
Vendors – Food Trucks
DJ/Announcements/Entertainment
Street Closure
Generator
Toy Drive Car Show
Boys and Girls Club
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Entrance
Exit
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