RESOLUTION NO. 2025-110
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FONTANA, CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 25-0001 TO AMEND CHAPTER 9 OF THE GENERAL PLAN.
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2024, the State of California enacted Assembly Bill 98 (“AB 98”); and WHEREAS, AB 98 establishes statewide standards and planning requirements intended to ensure that the development and operation of warehouses and logistics facilities occur in a manner that minimizes adverse impacts on surrounding communities and sensitive receptors; and WHEREAS, the law identifies certain jurisdictions, including those located within the State’s “warehouse concentration region,” as being required to complete these Circulation Element updates by January 1, 2026, while all other jurisdictions must comply by January 1, 2028; and WHEREAS, the City of Fontana (“City”) is located within the State-designated warehouse concentration region as defined by AB 98 and, as such, is required to update its Circulation Element to comply with the bill’s truck route planning requirements by January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, in compliance with AB 98, the City initiated General Plan Amendment (“GPA”) No 25-0001 to amend Chapter 9 (“Community Mobility and Circulation”) of the City of Fontana General Plan (“General Plan”), thereby incorporating an updated truck route and effectuating necessary modifications, and additions, to existing policies and actions under Goals 2 and 7; and WHEREAS, the City also initiated Municipal Code Amendment (“MCA”) No. 25-0012 to modify Chapter 17 (“Motor Vehicles and Traffic”) of the Fontana Municipal Code (“FMC”) to ensure the listed city commercial truck route system is consistent with the amendments to the General Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan and Municipal Code amendments are collectively considered a “Project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and WHEREAS, an Addendum to the City of Fontana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2016020199) (“FEIR”) which was adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2018 has been prepared for this proposed project pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines and Section 8.06 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the City of Fontana Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) was held on November 18, 2025, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard concerning GPA No. 25-0001 and MCA No. 25-0012; and WHEREAS, after conducting the duly noticed public hearing and considering all written and oral testimony presented, the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of GPA No. 25-0001 and MCA No. 25-0012 to the City Council; and WHEREAS, by ensuring that the City’s planning and zoning regulations are consistent with State law, the amendments substantially promote the goals of the General Plan by protecting public welfare and providing clear guidance for future land use decisions; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, as follows:
Section 1. The above recitals are true, correct and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the City of Fontana General Plan EIR and Addendum, any oral or written comments received, and the administrative record prior to making any decision on the Proposed Project. The City Council finds that the Addendum and City of Fontana General Plan EIR contain a complete and accurate reporting of all of the environmental impacts associated with the Project. The City Council further finds that the Addendum has been completed in compliance with the State CEQA Guidelines and Section 8.06 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA.
Section 3. Having considered the Addendum, the administrative record, the City of Fontana General Plan EIR and all written and oral evidence presented to the City Council, the City Council finds that all environmental impacts of the proposed project have been addressed within the City of Fontana General Plan EIR and the Addendum. The City Council finds that no new or additional mitigation measures or alternatives are required. The City Council further finds that there is no substantial evidence in the administrative record that the project may result in any significant environmental impacts beyond those analyzed in the City of Fontana General EIR. The City Council finds that the Addendum contains a complete, objective, and accurate reporting of the environmental impacts associated with the project and reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council.
Section 4. The City Council adopts the Addendum to the EIR for the City of Fontana General Plan (SCH No. 2016021099) and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program (MMRP) that have been prepared pursuant State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 along with the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA and direct staff to file and post a Notice of Determination.
Section 5. After receiving the recommendation of the Planning Commission and considering all written and oral testimony presented at the public hearing, the City Council finds that GPA No. 25-0001 is necessary to update the General Plan to reflect the current desires and needs of the citizens for the long-term growth of the City. The City Council further finds that the amendment to Chapter 9 of the General Plan is required to comply with the requirements of AB 98, as detailed in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Based on these findings, the City Council hereby approves GPA No. 25-0001.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
Section 7. If any provision of this Resolution 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 Resolution that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are severable. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Resolution irrespective of the invalidity of any particular portion of this Resolution.
Section 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 9. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Resolution is based are located at the City Clerk’s office located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. The custodian of records is the City Clerk.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December, 2025.
READ AND APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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City Attorney
I, Germaine Key, City Clerk of the City of Fontana, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is the actual resolution duly and regularly adopted by the City of Fontana at a regular meeting thereof, held on this 9th day of December 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
“Exhibit A”
AmendmENT to GENERAL PLAN CHAPTER 9: community MOBILITY AND CIRCULATION (*Additions shown in underline, deletions shown in strikeout) Goal 2: Fontana's street network is safe and accessible to all users, especially the most vulnerable such as children, youth, older adults and people with disabilities.
POLICIES:
When constructing or modifying roadways, design the roadway space for use by all users when feasible, including motor vehicles, buses, bicyclists, mobility devices, and pedestrians, as appropriate for the context of the area.
Support Maintain a designated truck routes network that avoids negative impacts on residential and commercial areas and other sensitive uses, while with arterial streets accommodating the efficient movement of trucks on designated truck routes and arterial streets.
ACTIONS:
Vigorously and consistently enforce speed limits, truck use of designated truck routes, and other traffic laws.
Develop and maintain a citywide system of clear and conspicuous signage denoting truck routes and other truck requirements and restrictions.
Maintain an up-to-date online map of citywide truck routes, and make available maps and source data to local warehouse operators, fleet operators, and truck drivers.
Regularly review the citywide truck route map to see if changes in land use or other conditions require updates to accommodate truck access and avoid sensitive uses.
Exhibit 9.7 TRUCK ROUTES
Exhibit 9.7 TRUCK ROUTES
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