City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Minutes
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
2:00 PM
Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
Acquanetta Warren - Mayor
Peter A. Garcia - Mayor Pro Tem
John B. Roberts - Council Member
Jesus "Jesse" Sandoval - Council Member
Phillip Cothran - Council Member
Germaine Key - City Clerk
Janet Koehler-Brooks, City Treasurer
CLOSED SESSION:
A. 1:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session meeting of the Fontana City Council was held i n the Executive Conference Room, 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Mayor Warren called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. with all members of the City Council present.
City Treasurer Janet Koehler-Brooks was also present.
City Clerk Germaine Key was absent.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION:
There were no public communications received for the following items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUAN T TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
Case: Malko Malko vs. City of Fontana Workers’ Compensation Claim Number: 231000090
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
City Negotiator: Mayor Acquanetta Warren and Mayor Pro Tem Peter Garcia Employee Organization(s): City Manager, Unrepresented
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, October 28, 2025.
Mayor Warren called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 2:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Warren, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members Cothran, Roberts and Sandoval.
City Treasurer Janet Koehler-Brooks was also present.
ABSENT: City Clerk Germaine Key
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Council Member Roberts, followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
City Attorney 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.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS:
A. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Corporal Kevin Anderson, Officers Aaron Alcala, Cody Chick, Brandon McCaulley and Anthoniey Rodriguez, Dispatcher II Genevieve Blanco, Dispatcher I Melissa Lucero & Dispatch Call Taker Erika Lopez as September 2025 Employees of the month.
Mayor Warren and the City Council recognize d Corporal Kevin Anderson, Officers Aaron Alcala, Cody Chick, Brandon McCaulley and Anthoniey Rodriguez, Dispatcher II Genevieve Blanco, Dispatcher I Melissa Lucero, amd Dispatch Call Taker Erika Lopez as September 2025 Employees of the month.
B.
Mayor and City Council to recognize Fontana City Council Member Jesse Sandoval, San Bernardino County Supervisor Jesse Armendarez, and FUSD Board President Adam Perez for their donations to the 2025 Dr. Charles Koehler Writing and Art Contest.
Mayor Warren and the City Council recognized Fontana City Council Member Jesse Sandoval, San Bernardino County Supervisor Jesse Armendarez, and FUSD Board President Adam Perez for their donations to the 2025 Dr. Charles Koehler Writing and Art Contest.
C. Mayor and City Council to recognize Knights of Columbus for their donation.
Mayor Warren and the City Council recognize d the Knights of Columbus Fontana Council 3041, for their donation of approximately 160 coats for distribution to elementary school –aged children.
D. Mayor and City Council to proclaim November as National Homeless Awareness Month.
Mayor Warren and the City Council proclaimed November as National Homeless Awareness
Month, presenting a proclamation to Housing Manager Valerie Gonzales.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
The following individuals spoke under public communications:
Todd Warden of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. announced available grant funding for heavy -duty truck electrification, charging infrastructure, clean equipment, and residential/commercial heat -pump incentives. Highlighted ongoing partnerships with Fontana and local clean-air projects.
Teresa Coleman r aised concerns about persistent gang- related graffiti in North Fontana, noting repeated damage to private property and limited options for removal assistance.
George Joshua Sabar spoke positively about living in Fontana, praising development, accessibility of city leadership, and city services such as Fontana 311.
Jeff Larson requested enforcement of parking laws (AB 413), red-curb painting at hydrants and intersections, action on abandoned vehicles, increased patrols and cameras on Lime Avenue, and better enforcement on the Edison Trail.
Ruben C havira r eported a significant pigeon problem causing property damage to solar equipment and requested options for mitigation.
Jorge Zamudio r equested assistance or accommodation for permitt ing a remote- controlled gate due to mobility challenges.
Deborah Lindsey, Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana – Thanked the City for support of the Watu African Youth Choir event hosted by Community Baptist Church.
Danielle Holley, Fontana Chamber of Commerce P rovided the Chamber’s quarterly update, highlighting new members, events, business support activities, and a successful job fair.
Shady Trails Community Association r equested c ity assistance with fire -risk mitigation in city-owned easements adjacent to homes and help identifying the correct Southern California Edison contact for similar concerns.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Prior to the motion, the following occurred:
Item J:
Council Member Sandoval announced that he would be recusing from this item as he owns property within the project area.
Item Q:
Mayor Warren announced that she would be recusing from this item as she owns property within the project area.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council M ember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and passed by a vote of 5 -0 to approve Consent Calendar Items “A -AD.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
A. Approval of Minutes 25-0614
Approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.
B. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1973 (Second Reading), Master 25-0615 Case No. 25-0047 and Municipal Code Amendment No.
25-0008: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 30 to modify multiple sections of the Zoning and Development Code...End
Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1973, approving Master Case No. 25-0047 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0008 to amend Chapters 26, 30 (Zoning and Development Code) and 33 of the Fontana Municipal Code, including mo difications to the restaurant definition and operating standards, temporary use permits for temporary offices, development standards for the R-4 zone and overlay, administrative procedures for administrative site plan and design review entitlements, tentative parcel map and tentative tract map time extensions and curbside delivery for cannabis retail storefronts.
C. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1975 (Second Reading), Adoption of 25-0616 the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and Corresponding Base Model Codes.
Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1975, an ordinance of the City of Fontana adding, amending and deleting certain articles, sections and subsections of Chapter 5 of the Code of the City of Fontana, California pertaining to the construction and maintenance of buildings, and the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, consisting of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 & 2, based on the 2024 International Building Code; the California Plumbing Code, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code; the California Electrical Code, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code; the California Mechanical Code, based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code; the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code; the California Existing Building Code, based on the 2024 International Existing Building Code; the California Green Building Standards Code; the California Residential Code, based on the 2025 International Residential Code; and the 2025 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code.
D. Video Management System Replacement 25-0535
1. Authorize the Purchasing Division to “Piggy-Back” from the Omnia Partners contract (#R250206) for the purchase and implementation of the Verkada Video Management System (VMS) per Purchasing Policies and Procedure Manual 3.1.5 (Cooperative Purchasing Agreement) to replace the City’s existing Hexagon Ocularis system, which has reached end of life and end of support.
2. Approve the purchase from VectorUSA of Rancho Cucamonga, CA in the amount of $735,807.81.
E. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2 25-0549 (DE-24-195-SQ) with NV5, Inc. for Plan Check, Map Check, and WQMP Review Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2 (DE-24-195-SQ) with NV5, Inc. in the amount of $180,000, and an amended Task Order total of $279,000 for additional plan check, map check, and WQMP review services.
F. Approve a Rip-Rap Maintenance Easement with Southern 25-0568 California Edison (“SCE”) Company near Sierra Avenue &
Coyote Canyon Road (formerly Lytle Creek Road) for I-15 Logistics (Caprock)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Easement with Southern California Edison (SCE) Company.
G. Authorization to Donate Computer Equipment to the Affordable 25-0571 Housing - Paseo Verde Apartments Community Computer Lab Adopt Resolution No. 2025-102, authorizing the donation of surplus computer equipment-ten (10) desktop computers and ten (10) monitors-to the community computer lab at the Affordable Housing - Paseo Verde Apartments and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any documents necessary to complete the transfer.
H. Award Bid for Ralph M. Lewis Sports Park Artificial Turf 25-0572 Installation for Fields 1 & 2 (PW-26-36-SB)
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with FieldTurf Inc, USA for Ralph M. Lewis Sports Park Artificial Turf Installation for Fields 1 & 2 in the amount of $423,613.86 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $42,362.00 (PW-26-36 -SB).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any related items on the behalf of the City of Fontana for Ralph M. Lewis Sports Park Artificial Turf Installation for Fields 1 & 2 (PW-26-36-SB).
I. Purchase and Sale Agreement- Fontana Motor Lodge 25-0584
1. Approve a Purchase & Sale Agreement for the purchase of building and associated land located at 16390 Foothill Boulevard, Fontana, CA 92335 specifically described as APN’s 0190-081-36 and 0190-081-37 in the amount of $7,500,000 plus escrow costs and related acquisition fees.
2. Authorize the purchase of that certain Real Property specifically described as APN’s 0190-081-36 and 0190-081-37 comprised of approximately 2.3 acres (“Property”) from Ramesh and Radha Patel Revocable Living Trust.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and any other documents necessary or appropriate to facilitate said purchase on behalf of the City of Fontana.
J. Purchase and Sale Agreement-16565 Orange Way 25-0586
1. Approve a Purchase & Sale Agreement for the purchase of buildings and associated land located at 16565 Orange Way, Fontana CA 92335 specifically described as APN 0191-251-25 in the amount of $2,800,000 plus escrow costs and related acquisition fees.
2. Authorize the purchase of that certain Real Property with APN 0191-251- 25 compromised of approximately 0.68-acre parcel with a 16,000 square foot building (“Property”) from Fontana Orange, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company.
3. 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.
K. Approve a Contract with Active Education for the Soccer & 25-0591 Multi-Sports Program to be delivered at Fontana Expanded Learning Program.
1. Approve the Non-Competitive Proposal purchase under the Purchasing Policies 3.1.5 for Single Source/Sole Source method.
2. Approve a contract with Active Education to provide and deliver the Soccer & Multi-Sports Program for the Fontana Expanded Learning Program at elementary and middle school sites.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the agreement, all related documents, and any amendments for the term of the agreement.
L. Approve a Contract with TA Mentoring Services LLC 25-0592 for the Noble Youth Program to be delivered at Fontana Expanded
Learning Program school sites.
1.Approve the Non-Competitive Proposal purchase under the Purchasing Policies 3.1.5 for Single Source/Sole Source method.
2.Approve a contract with TA Mentoring Services LLC to provide and deliver the Noble Youth Leadership Program to the Fontana Expanded Learning Program’s 6th through 8th grade participants.
3.Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the agreement, all related documents, and any amendments for the term of the agreement.
M. Approve a Contract with EBK & Company LLC to provide the 25-0593 US Engineering League, Mechanical Engineering/Robotics Club for the Fontana Expanded Learning Program’s Middle School sites.
1. Approve the Non-Competitive Proposal purchase under the Purchasing Policies 3.1.5 for Single Source/Sole Source method.
2. Approve a contract with EBK & Company LLC to provide and deliver the US Engineering League, Mechanical Engineering/Robotics Club for the Fontana Expanded Learning Program at ASES/ELO-P Funded Middle School sites.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the agreement, all related documents, and any amendments for the term of the agreement.
N. Approve a Contract with Bestwenty4 Studios LLC for the 25-0594 Season of Success Program for the Fontana Expanded
Learning Program.
1. Approve the Non-Competitive Proposal purchase under the Purchasing Policies 3.1.5 for Single Source/Sole Source method.
2. Approve a contract with Bestwenty4 Studios LLC to provide and deliver the Season of Success program for the Fontana Expanded Learning Program’s participants.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the agreement, all related documents, and any amendments for the term of the agreement.
O. Final Acceptance for the Construction of the San Sevaine Trail 25-0595 Phase 1, Segment 2 Project (Bid No. SB-109-DE-23)
Accept as complete the work performed by H&H General Contractors, Inc. for the construction of the San Sevaine Trail Phase 1, Segment 2 Project (#37603345).
P. Approve Final Change Order with CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. 25-0598 and Final Acceptance of the City Sidewalk Reconstruction #2 Project (Bid No. DE-25-56-SB)
1. Authorize City Manager to approve Change Order #2 with CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. in the amount of $227,822.46 for the additional concrete work added for the City Sidewalk Reconstruction #2 Project (Bid No. DE-25-56 -SB).
2. Accept as complete the work performed by CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for the City Sidewalk Reconstruction #2 Project (Bid No. DE-25-56-SB).
Q. Approve Final Change Order with LCR Earthwork & 25-0600 Engineering, Corp. and Final Acceptance for the Village of Heritage North, South, and West Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Bid No. SB-153-DE-23)
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve Change Order #2 with LCR Earthwork & Engineering, Corp. in the amount of $130,609.28 for the additional asphalt and concrete work added for the Village of Heritage North, South, and West Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Bid No. SB-153 -DE-23).
2. Accept as complete the work performed by LCR Earthwork & Engineering, Corp. for the Village of Heritage North, South, and West Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Bid No. SB-153-DE-23).
R. Final Acceptance of Backstop Replacements at Chaparral Park, 25-0602 Southridge Park, and Veteran’s Park Project (SB-85-PW-23) Accept as complete the work performed by NR Development Inc. for the Backstop Replacements at Chaparral Park, Southridge Park, and Veteran’s Park Project (SB-85-PW-23).
S. Final Acceptance of Installation of Shade Structures at Various 25-0603 Parks Project (SB-106-PW-23)
Accept as complete the work performed by NR Development Inc. for the Installation of Shade Structure at Various Parks Project (SB-106-PW-23).
T. Final Acceptance of ADA / Inclusive Interactive Playground 25-0604 Replacement Project (SB-122-PW-23)
Accept as complete the work performed by Ortco Inc. for the ADA / Inclusive Interactive Playground Replacement Project (SB-122-PW-23).
U. Police Department Monthly Information Update 25-0606 Accept the Police Department monthly information update for August 2025.
V. Purchase of 800 MHz Radios and Accessories for the Police 25-0610 Dispatch Center
1. Authorize the Purchasing Division to “Piggy-Back” from the Sourcewell contract 042021 for the purchase of the Motorola 800 MHz radios, software, and related accessories per Purchasing Policies and Procedure Manual 3.1.5 (Cooperative Purchasing Agreement) for the Police Dispatch Center.
2. Approve the purchase from Motorola Solutions in the amount of $125,693.53.
W. Fontana Police CAD/RMS System Selection Consultant 25-0611 Services Funding Request
1. Approve an appropriation in the amount of $200,000.00 from the Federal Asset Seizure Fund #223.
2. Authorize the Purchasing Department to proceed with collecting bids for the CAD/RMS System Selection Consultant Services.
X. American Rescue Plan Act Expenditure Plan Quarterly Report 25-0620 Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Expenditure Plan quarterly report.
Y. Accept Donation from County Supervisor Jesse Armendarez 25-0623 (2025 Veteran’s Day Celebration)
Accept donation from County Supervisor Jesse Armendarez in the amount of $1,000 for use towards the 2025 Veteran’s Day Celebration.
Z. Accept Donation from Adam Perez (2025 Veteran’s Day 25-0624 Celebration)
Accept donation from Adam Perez in the amount of $1,000 for use towards the 2025 Veteran’s Day Celebration.
AA. Out-Of-Area Sewer Service Agreement (ANX No. 24-0001), 25-0629 between the City of Fontana and Jose Felix Garcia, for the sewer service provided by the City of Fontana to 9266 Poplar Avenue (APN: 0233-271-08), pursuant to a Statutory Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section No 15268(b)(4).
1. Find that the project is Exempt pursuant to Section No. 15268(b)(4) (Ministerial Project, Utility Connection) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and, direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and,
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Out-Of- Area Sewer Service Agreement (ANX No. 24-0001) with Jose Felix Garcia, for the provision of sewer service to an existing single-family residence
located at 9266 Poplar Avenue, within the Western Sphere of influence of the City of Fontana.
AB. Second amendment to the letter of agreement between the 25-0631 Fontana Historical Society and the City of Fontana.
Approve second amendment to the letter of agreement between the Fontana Historical Society and the City of Fontana.
AC. Resolution of the City Council of The City of Fontana, 25- 0632 California, approving an amendment to the agreement for services between The City of Fontana and AMPAC Business Capital
City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-103, approving the Amendment to the Agreement for Services Between the City of Fontana and AmPac Tri-State CDC doing business as Ampac Business Capital
AD. Memorandum of Understanding between the County of San 25-0634 Bernardino, the City of Fontana, and participating cities for the property located at 11109 Jasmine Street.
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Fontana, the County of San Bernardino, and the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto, and Upland for the operation of the West End Navigation Center for a term of ten (10) years from the effective date, at an initial annual cost of $1,000,000 to the City of Fontana.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the MOU and related documents necessary to implement participation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Appeal No. 25-0002: Request to overturn the Planning 25-0529 Commission’s August 19, 2025 decision adopting a Categorical Exemption per Section 15332 (Class No. 32) and approving Conditional Use Permit No. 24-0022, and Design Review No. 23-0024 for the development of a mixed use project (163 multi-family units and 5,000 square feet of commercial retail) within the R-5 zoning district that includes a five -story 83,125 square foot mixed-use building and associate improvements, on a 3.5 acre site located on the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Sultana Avenue and identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 11110-331-13 and 1110-331-25.
Deny Appeal No. 25-0002, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s decision on August 19, 2025, approving, pursuant to a categorical exemption under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section No. 15332 (Class No. 32. Infill Development), Conditional Use Permit No. 24-0022 and Design Review No. 23-0024 for the development of a five-story mixed-use project
including 163 multi-family units and 5,000 square feet of commercial retail within the R-5 zoning district and for the site and architectural review of a five-story 83,125 square foot mixed-use building and associated improvements on a 3.5 acre site located on the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Sultana Avenue (APN Nos.: 1110-331-13 and 1110-331-25).
Senior Planner, Salvador Quintanilla provided the staff report and recommended that the item be continued to the December 9th, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting.
Mayor Warren opened the public hearing and announced Public Hearing Item “A” would be continued to the December 9, 2025, City Council meeting.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Cothran, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed unanimously by a vote of 5 -0 to continue Public Hearing Item “ A” to the December 9, 2025, City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS:
A. New Business
A. Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget Status Report 25-0565 Approve the recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget adjustments.
Approve the recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget adjustments.
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Chief Financial Officer Jessica Brown provided the staff report.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Sandoval , seconded by Council Member Roberts, and passed unani mously by a vote of 5 -0 to approve New Business Item “A.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Communications
Deputy City Manager Phillip Burum highlighted the Council’s regional leadership on homelessness, noting that Fontana was the first of seven w estern cities to approve the new homelessness MOU and that the City independently acquired, designed, and will fund renovations of the new navigation center facility in advance of a targeted late- 2026 opening.
He also recognized the Council’s broader homel essness action efforts as transformational for the region.
He wished Deputy City Manager Ray Ebert a happy birthday and announced the inaugural Stage Red Fontana Youth Music Foundation fundraising event, expected to net approximately $100,000 for youth music programs.
He further reported that the City successfully completed a $133 million bond issuance last week, receiving a AA - rating and strong investor interest, and commended Chief Financial Officer Brown and her team for their excellent work.
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
Elected Officials Communications/Reports
City Treasurer Koehler-Brooks thanked Chief Financial Officer Brown for the financial report.
Council Member Sandoval t hanked staff for the financial report and recent community events, including Trunk-or-Treat and Dio de Los Muertos.
Council Member Roberts congratulated Chief Financial Officer Brown on her excellent financial report and expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming bond and its future benefits. He also offered condolences for Deputy Andrew Nunez, who was killed in the line of duty, noting his family resides in Fontana and that he had close ties to several City employees. He asked the community to keep the family in their prayers.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia congratulated Director Moore on his electi on as President of the West Valley Water District and expressed appreciation for his engagement with the City. He also congratulated Andy Garcia on being elected Vice President of the West Valley Water District.
He concluded by wishing everyone a safe Halloween.
Council Member Cothran thanked Chief Financi al Officer Brown for the financial report and expressed pride in the City’s growth, investment in the downtown area, and the community’s trust in the Council. He wished Deputy City Managers Burum and Ebert a happy birt hday and thanked staff and law enforcement, noting Fontana officers who assisted in recent mutual -aid efforts. He apologized for missing the previous meeting due to an early celebration of his upcoming 10-year wedding anniversary. He concluded by congratulating Mayor Warren on her daughter’s recent engagement.
Mayor Warren offered congratulations to her daughter and future son- in-law and highlighted the City’s growth and strong sense of community. She encouraged residents to report concerns directly rather than waiting for Council meetings and praised staff responsiveness.
She recapped recent community events, including the Blue Ribbon Breakfast, the skate park anniversary, and local youth and nonprofit programs. She emphasized the need to stop illegal dumping and copper theft and thanked Public Works for assisting a school impacted by copper theft. She reminded the public to prioritize safety during Halloween.
The Mayor announced an upcoming regional youth suicide- prevention summit on November 8
and encouraged community participation. She urged residents to help families who may be affected by the upcoming federal SNAP benefit disruption and to support local food banks.
Mayor Warren closed by honoring fallen San Bernardin o County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Nunez, a Fontana native, asking the community to pray for his family, noting the City has lowered flags in his memory, and stressing the importance of supporting first responders and lowering divisive rhetoric.
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Mayor Warren and the City Council led a moment of silence in memory of the following individual:
1.Deputy Andrew Nunuez
Mayor Warren adjourned the meeting at 4:02 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, 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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Christina Rudsell, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE FONTANA CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 9, 2025.
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Germaine Key
City Clerk
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