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January 13, 2026

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CITY OF FONTANA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
DE-26-77-SP

This Agreement is made and entered into as of January 13, 2026, 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 Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., a Corporation, with its principal place of business at 3755 S.

Capital of Texas Highway Suite 245 Austin, TX 78704 (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:

Sewer Rate Study DE-26-77-SP
(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 $104,640. 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 162
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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 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 fr om 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 A.

The Notic e 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 non - performing 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. C ompliance with Law.
a. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and r
egulations 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.

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tandard of Care
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9. Assignment and Subconsultant
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. Co mmercial 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 C ity and in an amount indicated herein.

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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) A ll 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. I
ndemnification.
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, which 168

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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. I f 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 register ed 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 sub-subconsultants 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 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 s aid termination 169

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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. O rganization
Consultant shall assign Angie Flores 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: Mae Lynn Alcantara
CONSULTANT:

Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
3755 S. Capital of Texas Highway Suite 245
Austin, TX 78704
Attn: Angie Flores

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 P arty, 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
Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consul tant, any fee, 171

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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 withou t 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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CITY OF FONTANA

SIGNATURE PAGE

SEWER RATE STUDY
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CITY OF FONTANA

By:

Matthew C. Ballantyne
City Manager

RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS,
INC.

By:

Angie Flores
Vice President

Attest:

By:

Germaine Key
City Clerk’s Office

By:

Phillip Burum
Deputy City Manager

Approved as to form:

Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney

By: _____________________________
Gia Kim
Public Works Director/City Engineer

IN COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

By: ______________________________
Rakesha L. Voss
Human Resources & Risk Management Director

IN COMPLIANCE WITH PURCHASING AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES/PROCEDURES

___________________________________
Jessica Brown
Chief Financial Officer

Sid Lambert
Purchasing Office
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services

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PROJECT UNDERSTANING
Project Understanding
The City is seeking an expert consultant to complete a comprehensive sewer utility cost of service study. The key elements of the study are:
• Financial Planning. Development of a 10-year financial plan and associated revenue requirement forecast for the period FY2027 – FY 2036 that will ensure a level of annual sewer rate revenues adequate to recover the full cost of providing service.
• Cost of Service Analysis. The completion of a cost of service analysis that develops the cost of service for each of the City’s sewer customer classes using cost allocation methodologies compliant with Proposition 218 and industry accepted standards. In conjunction with the cost of service analysis, the following tasks will also be completed in conjunction with the cost of service analysis:
o Rate Structure Review. Evaluation of the appropriateness of the City’s existing sewer utility customer class designations to ensure that customer classes are based on common demand characteristics. This will help achieve the City’s affordability and equity concerns. o Comparative Benchmarking. Analysis of the rate structures of comparable sewer utilities in California to inform potential City rate structure modifications • Proposed Rates. Development of a five-year schedule of proposed rates for the period FY 2027 – FY 2031. • Review of Customer Service Fees. Review of customer service fees and recommendations for modifications. Note that this is not a comprehensive fee analysis. • Comprehensive Report. Preparation of a comprehensive rate study report that will fully document the assumptions and methodologies used to develop proposed rates. • Proposition 218 Notice Assistance. Assistance developing a Proposition 218 notice that complies with all applicable legal requirements and educates customers and other stakeholders of the need for rate increase and the value of the City’s sewer utility services.
• Public Outreach Materials. Creation of customer outreach materials for the City’s website, public meetings, and the Proposition 218 notice.
• Public Meetings. Presentations at public meetings and a minimum of two City Council meetings. • Financial Model. Development of an interactive Microsoft Excel financial model for use by City Staff.

Scope of Services
Our project approach has been developed based on our work with sewer utilities throughout California. To ensure a successful project, we have developed a theme or framework under which this project will be guided – the ‘3d’s’:

Defensible. Scenarios, options, and ideas developed can withstand scrutiny or challenge by being grounded in logical reasoning, evidence and sound principles.

Durable. The ability of a solution, system, or decision to remain effective and relevant over time, even in the face of changing circumstances or pressures.

Deliberate. Using a process of intentionally and thoughtfully design or executing actions with a clear purpose, ensuring careful consideration of potential risks and outcomes.

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This framework will ensure a clear focus, guide decision making, and encourage long-term thinking with the overarching goal of having a defined process for updating the City’s financial planning, cost allocation, and rate design in a manner that is defensible, durable, and deliberate.

Task 1: Project Initiation and Data Collection

The Kickoff Meeting – Foundation for Project Success
Raftelis will facilitate an onsite kickoff meeting at the City. The meeting will allow for the finalization of the project scope, milestones, deliverables, and communications protocols along with the guiding principles for the study against which we will measure results. Key areas of discussion at the kickoff meeting will include:
• Customer water consumption characteristics and service territory demographics • Planned capital improvement program expenditures
• The City’s pricing objectives for water and sewer rates • The effectiveness of the current water and sewer rate structures • City staff’s assessment of customer and key stakeholder concerns • Potential rate structure alternatives considering recent Proposition 218 litigation • Design of the water and sewer financial/rate models.

Prior to the meeting, we will submit a data request. Gathering the requested this information prior to the kickoff meeting will allow us to review and aggregate our list of questions and clarifications. We will place a priority on receiving customer billing data as rapidly as possible.

Project Management
Nimble. Flexible. Adaptable. Those are three adjectives we often hear clients use to describe our performance on projects at the end-of-study of rate studies.

We have high expectations for ourselves and a strong sense of what goes into a successful project. In addition to solid work products, you can expect:

Efficient Use of Time. Your time is valuable, and we treat it that way. We commit to running well-planned, useful, and efficient meetings. We will arrive at all meetings with a game-plan and expectation to move the project forward.

Regular Check-Ins. Many decades of project experience have taught us that the best way to keep a project on track is to ensure that it doesn’t have too much room to drift off course. We like to schedule short weekly (or bi-weekly) check-in calls to ensure everyone’s questions are answered, data needs are met, and no bottlenecks are developed in the project process. You will know we are on track because we will touch base with you regularly.

Thorough Documentation of Calls and Meetings. The Raftelis team takes detailed meeting notes and shares them promptly after each meeting or important call. This allows the full project team to stay abreast of progress, agreements made, and results delivered.
• Conduct a project kickoff meeting
• Review existing financials, rate resolutions, CIP plans, user classifications, billing records, and reserve policies • Identify data gaps and request missing data
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Raftelis will conduct careful and detailed project management and administration. Our Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager will plan, coordinate, monitor, and control all project tasks in concert with other appropriate project team members to ensure continuity and momentum throughout the project. • Project Schedule. We will finalize the project schedule, milestones, and deliverables for the study at the kick-off meeting. We will review the schedule during the regularly scheduled meetings and identify tasks that may be at risk of delay and how that might impact other deliverables. Working with staff, we will develop a contingency plan if needed such as adjusting the sequence of tasks to minimize delays. • Staff and Team Management. We will develop an internal responsibility matrix to clarify roles and maintain project delivery requirements. This will ensure that there is no duplication of effort and will allow us to stay on task and budget. Raftelis will also hold weekly internal meetings to review progress and coordinate deliverables.

Raftelis uses internal safeguards to forecast and track all personnel hours and expenses incurred on each task, which the Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager closely monitor. Analyzing weekly costs helps prevent cost overruns and allows the City to shift funding priorities if necessary. In our monthly invoicing of services, we typically indicate the dollar value of project work completed so our clients can see where the work stands in any given month. Regular reporting will indicate how the project schedule is proceeding and whether there are issues that need to be addressed relative to analysis, approach, assumptions, schedule, and/or administration.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Credibility is vital for building consensus and gaining support for the implementation of study recommendations.

To maintain stakeholder trust, the City must ensure the information provided is accurate, complete, and reliable.

Our robust quality assurance (QA) process is designed to guarantee the integrity and reliability of all deliverables.

Below are the key steps we implement throughout the project:
• Initial Review and Validation. Data inputs and assumptions are thoroughly reviewed for accuracy and completeness before analysis begins. Sources are cross verified to ensure reliability. • Structured Methodology. A standardized and documented approach is followed for all technical analyses to ensure consistency and adherence to best practices.
• Senior Expert Oversight. John Wright, our Assistant Project Manager, will review critical deliverables, providing insights, validating
assumptions, and ensuring alignment
with industry standards and client
expectations.
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Analysis. Key assumptions are tested
under various scenarios to evaluate the
robustness and reliability of results.
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final quality check is conducted before
delivery to confirm accuracy,
completeness, and clarity based on the
best available information at the time
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Task 2: Financial Planning

Financial Planning: Optimal Funding Strategy
The objective of the financial planning process is to identify the optimal mix of rate revenues, capacity charges, and external debt financing used to fund long-term utility operations. The mix of selected funding must be adequate to ensure:
• Revenue Sufficiency. Rate revenues and other sources of cash inflows that are adequate to pay for projected operating costs, capital expenditures, and City strategic initiatives. • Customer Bill Impacts. Customer bills that are considered reasonable/acceptable by City Council. • Cash Reserves. Operating and capital reserves that are adequate to mitigate risks such as seasonal climate variability, prolonged drought, and emergency infrastructure repairs. • Debt Service Coverage. Debt service coverage that meets City financial management targets instead of merely meeting contractually required minimums.
• Bond Rating. Projected financial performance that meets the credit criteria associated with the bond rating the City seeks to maintain in the future.

Importance of Comprehensive Demand Forecasting
A critical component of the financial planning process is the development of demand forecasts based on realistic assumptions regarding future customer billed water consumption and associated sewer discharges. Projected sewer rate revenues should not be based on an overly optimistic forecast of future customer demand. Rather than developing a simplistic projection of demand based on recent consumption.

Scenario Planning Over a 10-Year Period
Comprehensive long-term scenario planning under different demand forecasting and funding inputs allows for the identification of optimal funding strategies. Figure 1 provides an illustration of the scenario planning process. We anticipate working with City staff to develop multiple 10-year sewer utility financial planning scenarios with differing assumptions for items such as those listed below. The outcome of the scenario planning process will be a projection of the annual amount of rate revenue that must be collected from sewer customers during each year of the 10-year planning horizon.
• Billed water consumption.
• Inflation rates (i.e., cost escalation factors).
• Operating expenses.
• Capital expenditures.
• Cash reserve levels.
• Debt service coverage level.
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Task 3: Cost of Service Analysis

Industry Standard Cost Allocation Methodologies
Raftelis conducts sewer cost of service studies using industry standard methodologies as published by the Water Environment Federation (WEF). This results in the allocation of costs to individual customer classes based on the proportionate demands they place on the sewer utility systems.

Ultimately, a determination of whether utility rates comply with Proposition 218 can only be made by a court of competent jurisdiction. Raftelis is not a law firm, and we offer no legal opinion on client compliance with Proposition 218. However, the use of industry standard methodologies results in outcomes that are aligned with the requirements of Proposition 218.

Overview of the Cost of Service Process
The cost of service analysis is a natural extension of the demand forecasting and financial planning processes. The costs included in the sewer utility revenue requirement are developed during the financial planning process and allocated to customer classes based on their projected demand characteristics as determined in the demand forecasting process. Figure 1 shows a high level overview of a typical sewer cost of service process.

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Figure 1: Wastewater Cost of Service Process

Steps in the Cost of Service Analysis
• Step 1: Cost Functionalization
As a first step in the sewer cost-of-service process, the total system revenue requirement must be allocated to the appropriate functional cost categories associated with both wastewater treatment and collection system activities.

Sewer functions typically include treatment (often subdivided by treatment processes), collection, solids management, and customer service. During the initial phases of the study, we will work with City staff to determine the appropriate functional categories and factors to use in the analysis. Criteria for allocating costs will be based on an evaluation of the design and function of system facilities. We fully understand that the City purchases wholesale treatment services from IEUA and the City of Rialto. Therefore, you did not have City owned treatment facilities.

For a utility that maintains its own wastewater treatment facilities, these functional categories often include the functions listed below:
• Service laterals
• Collection sewers
• Interceptor/conveyance systems
• Lift and pumping stations
• Treatment plant - preliminary, secondary, and tertiary treatment • Treatment plant - disinfection
• Sludge processing/biosolids handing
• Meters
• Customer service
• Administration

• Step 2: Allocation to Cost Causation Components
Following functionalization, a cost allocation process is undertaken. Some costs the utility incurs are a function of the water quantity discharged by a customer, while other costs are associated with addressing discharge strengths or conveying sanitary sewer flows. Customer service, billing, and metering costs are generally a function of the number of customers served and the size and type of meter or service. As with the sewer cost functionalization process, Raftelis will work with City staff to determine the specific allocation factors that best represent wastewater utility system cost drivers. We fully understand that the City purchases wholesale treatment services from IEUA and the City of Rialto. Therefore, you did not have City owned treatment facilities. Typical cost classification categories for a utility that maintains its own wastewater treatment facilities include:
• Average day volume
• Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)
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Cash Reserves
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• Suspended solids (TSS)
• Nutrients such as nitrogen (TKN) or phosphorous (P), if applicable • Customer billing, service, and metering

• Step 3: Mass Balance Analysis
Raftelis will complete a "mass balance" analysis that correlates IEUA and City of Rialto wastewater treatment plant influent volumes and strength loadings to the wastewater return flows and strength loading characteristics of different wastewater service customer types. Note that the process of estimating customer wastewater return flows and strength loadings by customer type may be a key driver of potential recommendations regarding alternative wastewater customer class definitions.

• Step 4: Unit Costs of Service
Based on estimated return flow and strength loadings, Raftelis will estimate the total system units of service associated with each cost classification parameter. We will then estimate the total system unit cost of service for each cost classification parameter.

• Step 5: Identification of Fixed and Variable Cost Components A natural outcome of the cost-of-service analysis will be an identification of the fixed and variable components of the City’s sewer utility revenue requirement.

• Step 6: Distribution of Costs to Customer Classes
The final step in the cost-of-service process is the determination of the specific revenue requirement for each wastewater service customer class. This is achieved by multiplying the total system unit cost of service for each customer parameter by the unique units of service estimated for each customer class.

Outside City and Extraterritorial Rates
We will evaluate and determine the appropriateness of outside city and, if still applicable, extraterritorial rates charged by the City.

Rate Structure Review
We will evaluate appropriateness of the City’s existing sewer utility customer designations. This evaluation will be made with a focus on ensuring customer classifications are based on common demand characteristics. This will help to achieve the City’s affordability and equity concerns.

Comparative Benchmarking
Raftelis will survey up to eight (8) California utilities who provide sewer utilities that purchase wholesale sewer treatment services from a third party (i.e., sewer utilities that only provide collection and conveyance). The purpose of this process will be to assist in the analysis of potential modifications to the City’s rate structure.

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Task 4: Development of Proposed Rates

Importance of Legal Counsel Participation in the Rate Design Process There has been recent Proposition 218 litigation involving the water rate structures of the City of San Diego and the Otay Water District. Although we are not aware of any Proposition 218 litigation regarding sewer rate structures, we suggest that the City’s legal counsel be an active participant in discussions regarding the City’s sewer rates. This will help to ensure that the outcome of the rate design process meets all relevant legal defensibility standards.

Pricing Objectives Workshop During the Kickoff Meeting
As part of the project kickoff meeting, we will address the effectiveness of the City’s current sewer rate structure from the perspectives listed below. We suggest that the City’s legal counsel participate in this portion of the project kickoff meeting.
• Revenue stability
• Rate equity
• Customer affordability
• Ease of rate structure administration
• Customer/stakeholder concerns

Evaluation of Potential Rate Structure Modifications/Alternatives Based on the work completed in Tasks 1 – 3 and the pricing objectives workshop held at the project kickoff meeting; we will develop recommendations for potential sewer rate structure modifications/alterations.

Recommended Rates for FY 2027 – FY 2031
We will prepare recommended rates to be included in the City’s Proposition 218 for the period FY 2027 and FY 2031.

Task 5: Review of Customer Service Fees
Raftelis will review the City’s current customer service fees and, if appropriate, make recommendations for potential modifications. Note that this is not a comprehensive fee analysis.

Task 6: Comprehensive Report
Raftelis will complete comprehensive draft and final rate study reports. The report that will fully document the assumptions and methodologies used to develop proposed rates. The report will provide an administrative record that demonstrates the steps taken to achieve compliance with Proposition 218.

Task 7: Assistance with Proposition 218 Noticing
Proposition 218 notifications are more than a legal requirement: they are also an opportunity to strategically educate and inform ratepayers of Fontana’s investments, value, and services. Raftelis has designed numerous Proposition • Development of potential rate structure modifications/alternatives • Analyze the impact of potential rate structure modifications/alternatives on factors such as affordability and equity. • Development of a five-year schedule of proposed rates for the period FY 2027 – FY 2031. 182
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218 notifications that exceed the statutory minimum, delivering visually appealing pieces that enhance comprehension of rate changes while explaining the systems residents rely on each day. Raftelis’ in-house strategic communications team prepares notices for mailing within the required 45-day noticing period prior to holding the public hearing. We’ll work closely with your team to coordinate deadlines for a smooth process.

We incorporate two rounds of content edits into our workflow to limit costly changes at the design phase. Once the content passes the City’s legal review, Raftelis' in-house graphic design team will match the City’s established brand guidelines and create an attractive piece that encourages your customers to read the information and gain a broader understanding of the issues. Our pricing includes the development of a print-ready PDF.

Raftelis will deliver final press-ready documents for Fontana to print and mail to all parcel owners and customers of record. Please note that Raftelis does not undertake preparing the mailing list or printing and mailing. The City is in the best position to compile property owners' and customer account addresses and know which ones are valid. The City is encouraged to work with its preferred printing vendor; otherwise, Raftelis can provide recommendations for printers that many of our California clients use to print and mail the Proposition 218 public notices successfully.

Protests are a crucial part of any Proposition 218 process. To ensure that protests are collected and considered in a manner that aligns with the public’s expectations, Raftelis will work with Fontana staff to develop a system that prioritizes transparency and credibility. We would begin by assessing the City’s capacity to accept protests and integrate our staff into the tabulation and interpretation of the results. As a starting point, we recommend that protests be sent to the City Clerk for collection. On the day before the public hearing, a Raftelis team member will join the City Clerk to tabulate protests. A formal system will be determined during the kickoff meeting.

For the public hearing, Raftelis will prepare meeting materials and present study results. The Raftelis team has presented in at least 50 public hearings and is skilled at clearly and concisely explaining the need for rate increases and the risks of inaction. Presentation materials will be provided to Fontana’s leadership team for review and comment.

Task 8: Public Outreach & Communications Materials
Comprehensive rate studies, Cost-of-Service analyses, and the Proposition 218 process are strategic opportunities, not just legal requirements. They provide an avenue to communicate the value of your service, build crucial community trust, and foster a deeper understanding of the utility. Raftelis’ Strategic Communication Services group will help you capitalize on these opportunities by developing strategic communication materials that are tailored to your audiences and their specific priorities.

The tasks listed below are based on our previous experiences developing public outreach and communications materials. Our proposed consulting fee reflects these tasks. Our proposed services can be modified to meet the City’s specific needs.

Research and Planning
Before starting communications work, we conduct thorough research in close collaboration with Fontana staff, stakeholders, and Raftelis rate study managers to ensure alignment. This includes analyzing customer segments and concerns, consulting with technical experts to integrate financial insights, identifying issues that may influence perceptions, and applying proven best practices from similar Proposition 218 processes. These insights guide the development of clear messaging and outreach strategies tailored to stakeholder needs.

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Through this process, we will develop a strategic communications framework that includes a key message platform, communications channels, tactical recommendations based on the study and the community, and a timeline that outlines key engagement dates and the publishing scheduling for the Proposition 218 notice to ensure a smooth and coordinated effort.

Public Outreach Materials
The art of conveying complex information in an accessible manner is crucial, especially when it involves subjects as impactful as rate changes. Recognizing the importance of this, we propose a multifaceted approach to present the proposed rate adjustments and contextualize them within the broader narrative of the City of Fontana’s financial health and operational necessities.

To achieve this, we’ll develop key messaging and engaging materials, each designed to demystify the process and explain the rationale behind the rate adjustments. These materials will be delivered to the City with two rounds of revisions included.

These will include the following items, adjusted for use online, at in-person meetings, and in Proposition 218 notices:

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Designed for online accessibility and as a tool for your staff, this comprehensive list will address common concerns and queries, grounding decisions in Fontana’s current financial standing and the meticulous rate study process. • Fact Sheets: A one-page visually organized document that summarizes key project details in a clear, accessible format for quick stakeholder reference.
• Rate Comparison Charts: Rate comparison charts are a visual tool that display current and proposed sewer rates alongside those of comparable utilities, allowing stakeholders to quickly assess how Fontana’s rates align within the regional context, or comparing the rates between different types of customers. • Graphics: Visual elements, such as charts, diagrams, and illustrations, can simplify complex information and make key aspects of the sewer rate study clear and engaging for stakeholders across print and digital formats.

Our team will ensure designs meet the City’s printing vendor specifications. Printing services are available through Raftelis at an additional cost.

Public Engagement Meetings
Our proposed consulting fee includes the cost of one onsite public meeting.

Task 9: Public Meetings and City Council Presentations
Our proposed consulting fee assumes that Raftelis will support City staff at two public meetings and at two City Council meetings (a total of 4 onsite meetings). In consultation with City staff, we will prepare the agendas and presentations materials for each public meeting and City Council presentation.

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Task 10: Microsoft Excel Financial Model
Raftelis designs financial planning models tailored to the specific needs of our clients. The financial planning model we develop will be provided to the City at the end of our consulting engagement at no extra costs. The Microsoft Excel model will include financial planning, cost allocation, rate design and customer bill impact modules. This financial planning module will allow for virtually unlimited inputs for items such as inflation factors, customer class demand, percentage revenue increases, capital improvement expenditures and external debt financing. As a separate service not included in our proposed consulting fee we can provide onsite model training for City staff.

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SCHEDULE
Raftelis will complete the scope of services within the timeframe shown in the schedule below. The proposed schedule assumes a notice-to-proceed by the beginning of December 2025 and that Raftelis will receive the needed data in a timely manner and be able to schedule meetings as necessary. Project completion is estimated for June 2026 with updated rates effective on July 1, 2026.

1. Project Initiation and Data Collection n n

2. Financial Planning

3. Cost of Service Analysis

4. Development of Proposed Rates

5. Review of Customer Service Fees

6. Comprehensive Report

7. Assistance with Proposition 218 Noticing n

8. Public Outreach and Communications
Materials

9. Public Meetings and City Council
Presentations

10. Microsoft Excel Financial Model
n In-person Meetings
n Web Meetings
n Deliverables
To Be Determined
TASKS Dec
2025
Jan
2026
Feb
2026
Mar
2026
Apr
2026
May
2026
Jun
2026
Jul
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1. Project Initiation and Data Collection n n

2. Financial Planning

3. Cost of Service Analysis

4. Development of Proposed Rates

5. Review of Customer Service Fees

6. Comprehensive Report

7. Assistance with Proposition 218 Noticing n

8. Public Outreach and Communications
Materials

9. Public Meetings and City Council
Presentations

10. Microsoft Excel Financial Model
n In-person Meetings
n Web Meetings
n Deliverables
To Be Determined
TASKS Dec
2025
Jan
2026
Feb
2026
Mar
2026
Apr
2026
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2026
Issue Prop 218 notice
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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-and-materials contract.

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Sewer Rate Study
DE-26-77-SP / DECEMBER 4, 2025 / COST PROPOSAL

The following table provides a breakdown of our proposed fee for this project. This proposed fee is fully negotiable.

This table includes the estimated level of effort required for completing each task. Expenses include costs associated with travel and a $10 per hour technology charge covering computers, networks, telephones, postage, etc.

Our scope of work includes the number of in-person and/or virtual meetings shown in the table below. Should the City require additional meetings or presentations to stakeholders, these can be arranged upon request at an added cost, which will be determined based on the scope and content of the meeting and/or presentation requested.

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Angie
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2. Financial Planning 2 2 4 20 26 $6,970

3. Cost of Service Analysis 2 2 4 20 26 $6,970

4. Development of Proposed Rates 2 1 2 4 20 27 $7,405

5. Review of Customer Service Fees 2 1 6 8 15 $4,405

6. Comprehensive Report 2 1 1 6 24 32 $8,680

7. Assistance with Proposition 218 Noticing 2 4 4 16 4 28 $7,960

8. Public Outreach and Communications Materials 1 68 20 88 $25,910

9. Public Meetings and City Council Presentations 4 32 32 8 72 $31,720

10. Microsoft Excel Financial Model
Total Meetings / Hours 12 6 2 44 64 104 84 24 1 323 –
Hourly Billing Rates – – $425 $375 $340 $230 $295 $170 $100 – – Total Professional Fees – – $850 $16,500 $21,760 $23,920 $24,780 $4,080 $100 – $91,990 Travel Expenses $9,420
Technology Fee $3,230
ADA Compliance Fee $0
Total Expenses $12,650
Total Fees & Expenses $104,640
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Action Report
City Council Meeting
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 26-0725 Agenda Date: 1/13/2026
Agenda #: O. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Engineering
SUBJECT:

Final Acceptance of Perimeter Street, Storm Drain, Sewer and CFD Landscape Improvements for Tract No. 18974
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Accept as complete the perimeter street, storm drain, sewer and CFD landscape improvements for Tract No. 18974 along Knox Avenue and Havana Court.

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-001, accepting sewers in Tract 18974 as part of the City sewer system.

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:

Masters Development, LLC constructed street, streetlight, storm drain and sewer improvements for Tract No. 18974 along Knox Avenue and Havana Court. The final tract map for TR 18974 was recorded on May 26, 2020, included a new street name of “Baltray Way”. On August 4, 2020, a Certificate of Correction was filed with the San Bernardino County Recorder’s Office to officially change the street name to “Havana Court”. The street name “Havana Court” is the correct street name as issued by the Planning Department.

The street, storm drain, sewer and CFD landscaping improvements for Tract No. 18974 are complete and acceptance by the City Council is required pursuant to Fontana Municipal Code, Section 26-184 (b). Acceptance of the sewer system is limited to the frontage located on Havana Court. The streetlight improvements are installed by Southern California Edison (SCE) and will be an SCE facility, therefore, acceptance by the City Council is not required.

The street, storm drain, sewer and CFD landscaping improvements have been completed to the satisfaction of the Department of Engineering. By accepting the subdivision as complete, the City will be taking over the maintenance of these improvements. SCE will be taking over the maintenance of the streetlight improvements.

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guarantee performance of the Subdivision Agreement. It will also authorize the release of Labor and Materials Bonds after six (6) months and Warranty Bonds after (12) months, less the total of any claims received by this date.

The street, storm drain and sewer improvements have met all Conditions of Approval, and the improvements were inspected by the Department of Engineering.

Tract Map No. Bond No. Bond Amount Bond Type
18974 39K000456 $292,352.65 Faithful Performance and Labor & Materials 18974 39K000456 $292,352.65 Warranty
FISCAL IMPACT:

As part of this action to accept as complete the street, storm drain, sewer and CFD landscaping improvements for Tract No. 18974, this subdivision will be deemed complete and the City will take over the operation and maintenance of public streets and infrastructure. Appropriate funding for the maintenance work is included in the FY 2025-2026 budget in the Public Works & Engineering Department, under the Utilities & Streets Division.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-001

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FONTANA,

CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE SEWER SYSTEM IN HAVANA COURT
FOR TRACT NO. 18974 AS PART OF THE CITY’S SEWER SYTEM.

WHEREAS, Section 23 -388 of the Fontana Municipal Code provides that each addition to or extension of the sewer systems shall be accepted by Resolution of the City Council of Fontana (“City Council”); and

WHEREAS, this Resolution shall contain the terms of any special consideration which shall apply to the sewer so accepted; and

WHEREAS, City Council intends to accept the sewer system along Havana Court for Tract No. 18974 as a part of the City of Fontana sewer system; and

WHEREAS, there is no special consideration that shall apply to the sewer system accepted herein.

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

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.

Section 2 . The City Council hereby accepts the sewer system along Havana Court for Tract No. 18974 as a part of the City of Fontana’s sewer system.

Section 3 . The City Council hereby finds that this Resolution is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub.

Resources Code, §§21000 et seq.) (“CEQA") because, pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the California Code of Regulations, this Resolution does not constitute a “project” because it constitutes merely the establishment of government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Therefore, City staff is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk within three (3) days following the adoption of this Resolution.

Section 4. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution is declared by a court of competent jurisd iction to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.

Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. 191

Resolution No. 2026-001

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of January, 2026.

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 13th day of January, 2026, by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

City Clerk of the City of Fontana

Mayor of the City of Fontana

ATTEST:

City Clerk
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City Council Meeting
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 26-0740 Agenda Date: 1/13/2026
Agenda #: P. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Public Works
SUBJECT:

Award Bid for Heritage Community Center Pool Plastering (PW-26-70-SB) RECOMMENDATION:

1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with California Landscape and Design, Inc., for Heritage Community Center Pool Plastering in the amount of $151,219.00 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $15,122.00 for a total contract authorization amount of $166,341.00 (PW-26-70-SB).

2. Approve an appropriation of $23,341.00 from available fund balance in ORG# 60437000.

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any related items on the behalf of the City of Fontana for Heritage Community Center Pool (PW-26-70-SB).

COUNCIL GOALS:
· Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.

DISCUSSION:

The two (2) pools located at the Village of Heritage Community Center require replastering due to their age and current condition. $143,000.00 was approved by the City Council for this project as part of the First Quarter Budget Status Report on October 28, 2025. This funding is currently available in ORG# 60437200.

On December 11, 2025, at 2:00pm, bids for this contract were opened. A total of three (3) bids were received ranging from $151,219.00 to $290,665.00. California Landscape and Design, Inc. is the lowest bidder in the amount of $151,219.00. The engineer’s estimate was $143,000.00. After reviewing the bid responses, Purchasing Division and Public Works staff have determined California Landscape and Design, Inc. to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for this project in the amount of $143,000.00 is currently available in ORG# 60437200. Upon approval of this item $23,341.00 will be appropriated from available balance in ORG# 60437000 and placed into ORG# 60437200 to cover the total contract authorization of $166,341.00.

MOTION:

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Bid Results
Heritage Community Center
Pool Plastering
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California Landscape & Design $151,219.00
Upland, CA

Ultimate Pool Remodeling $155,815.00
Riverside, CA

USA Construction, LLC $290,665.00
Los Angeles, CA

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8353 SIERRA AVENUE, FONTANA, CA 92335
www.fontanapurchasing.org
City of Fontana
Purchasing Division

December 17, 2025

TO: Dan West, Public Works Manager
FROM: Ticha Loera, Purchasing Specialist

SUBJECT: RECAP OF BID PW-26-70-SB, HERITAGE COMMUNITY CENTER POOL

PLASTERING

The bid for the above-named project was opened electronically at 2:00 P.M. on December 11, 2025. One hundred fifty-six (156) bidders were notified of the bid. Bid packets were downloaded/received by twenty (20) vendors and we received three (3) bid respons es.

Six (6) Fontana vendors were notified. No Fontana vendor responses were received.

After evaluating the vendor responses, the Purchasing Division is recommending California Landscape and Design, Inc. located in Upland, CA. as they are the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder.

If you agree with the Purchasing Division’s recommendation, please forward, at your earliest convenience, an Action Report to Fontana City Council for their concurrence with the recommendation.

If you have any questions, please contact me at x6696.

cc: Purchasing File

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Action Report
City Council Meeting
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 26-0738 Agenda Date: 1/13/2026
Agenda #: Q. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Development Services
SUBJECT:

Authorize Operating funding to the Stage Red Enterprise Fund.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Approve funding for operating expenses to ASM Global in an amount not to exceed $500,000.

2. Amend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the inter-city loan between the City of Fontana General Fund and the Stage Red Enterprise Fund increasing the loan by $314,587 from $1,750,000 to $2,064,587.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· Promote economic development by pursuing business attraction, retention, and expansion. · Practice sound fiscal management by living within our means while investing in the future.

DISCUSSION:

The City of Fontana has undertaken an expansive and comprehensive revitalization of Downtown Fontana. A primary component of this revitalization effort will be creating an entertainment district as a draw for consumers to enjoy as they discover the new downtown area. Stage Red is the keystone to the creation of this new entertainment district for the city.

The opening of Stage Red in the summer of 2024, well in advance of other projects planned in the area, was an intentional decision to help expedite the recovery of downtown. Expanding the show schedule, while requiring substantial investment from the city, has begun to show evidence of success as the downtown area is now home to several new businesses. As downtown continues to progress and more residents visit downtown more regularly for dinner and other entertainment options, attendance at the venue will continue to increase reducing the need for substantial ongoing investment. For operating year 2026, staff is requesting an increase in loan funding in the amount of $500,000 for the enterprise account to operate Stage Red.

The City has previously issued two operating loans (fiscal year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) from the General Fund to The Stage Red Enterprise Account in the total amount of $750,000 and a third loan from Capital Reinvestment (Fund 601) in the amount of $1,000,000 resulting in a total outstanding balance of $1,750,000. To increase programming in the current fiscal year the operator will require additional funding to carryout upcoming events and operating expenses of Stage Red in the amount of $500,000 thus requiring an additional $314,587 by way of a General Fund loan.

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The City will advance funds to ASM Global as a Cash Flow Shortfall and shall advance funds as follows:
· $100,000 upon City Council approval.
· Additional funding will be disbursed on a monthly basis, as needed, after review by city staff of monthly expense and income statements.

Such funds shall be deposited by the operator in the operating or payroll account(s) and used only to pay Operating Expenses.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $500,000 and funds in the amount of $185,413 are available in Fund 720 - Stage Red Enterprise. The remaining $314,587 required will be funded through an additional operating loan from the General (Fund 101). The additional loan will increase the current loan balance of $1,750,000 to $2,064,587. All necessary budget adjustments will be included in the midyear budget status report.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING

THE REPAYMENT OF A LOAN ISSUED FROM THE CITY OF FONTANA GENERAL

FUND ACCOUNT TO THE STAGE RED ENTERPRISE ACCOUNT FOR THE

OPERATIONS OF STAGE RED FONTANA
This Amendment (“Amendment”) is made and entered into this 13th day of January, 2026, to amend the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) concerning the repayment of a loan issued from the City of Fontana General Fund Account (“General Fund”) to the Stage Red Enterprise Account (“Stage Red Account”) for the operations of Stage Red Fontana. The purpose of this Amendment is to reflect an increase in the total loan amount from the General Fund to the Stage Red Fund, a corresponding increase in the total repayment amount, and an adjustment to the repayment schedule.

WHEREAS, on January 13, 2026, the Fontana City Council approved an additional three hundred fourteen thousand five hundred eighty-seven dollar ($314,587) loan from the General Fund to the Stage Red Account; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fontana desires to amend the MOU to reflect an increase of three hundred fourteen thousand five hundred eighty seven dollar ($314,587) to the existing Loan balance of one million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,750,000), bringing the total Loan amount to two million sixty four thousand and five hundred and eighty seven dollars ($2,064,587), and to adjust the repayment schedule accordingly.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the MOU shall be amended as follows:

1. Section 2 “Purpose of MOU.” Section 2 shall be amended to read as follows:
“The purpose of this MOU is to outline the terms and conditions of the five hundred thousand dollar ($500,000.00) loan issued on March 12, 2024, the two hundred fifty thousand dollar ($250,000) loan issued on July 16, 2024, a one million dollar ($1,000,000) loan issued on May 13, 2025, and a three hundred fourteen thousand five hundred eighty seven dollar ($314,587) loan issued on January 13, 2026, for a total loan amount of two million sixty-four thousand and five hundred and eighty- seven dollars ($2,064,587), from the General Fund to the Stage Red Fund for operational purposes.”

2. Section 4 “Repayment Provisions.” Section 4 shall be amended to read as follows:
“On or before June 30, 2038, the Stage Red Account shall fully repay the Loan by tendering to the General fund the sum of two million sixty-four thousand and five hundred and eighty seven dollars ($2,064,587), which shall be delivered in the form of ten (10) payments, in accordance with the following payment schedule:

On or before June 30, 2029 Payment due: $206,459
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On or before June 30, 2030 Payment due: $206,459
On or before June 30, 2031 Payment due: $206,459
On or before June 30, 2032 Payment due: $206,459
On or before June 30, 2033 Payment due: $206,459
On or before June 30, 2034 Payment due: $206,459
On or before June 30, 2035 Payment due: $206,459
On or before June 30, 2036 Payment due: $206,459
On or before June 30, 2037 Payment due: $206,459
On or before June 30, 2038 Payment due: $206,456

3. Section 5 “Acknowledgement of Payment in Full.” Section 5 shall be amended to read as follows:
“When the sum of two million sixty-four thousand and five hundred and eighty seven dollars ($2,064,587) is paid in accordance with Paragraph 4, the Loan will be fully repaid and no other sum for interest, penalties, fees or any other purposes will be due.”

4. Except as expressly amended by this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the original MOU shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Agreement has been executed as of the date first written above.

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CITY OF FONTANA GENERAL FUND

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Jessica Brown
Chief Financial Officer
Finance

STAGE RED ENTERPRISE FUND

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Phillip Burum
Deputy City Manager
Development Service

CITY OF FONTANA

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Matthew Ballantyne
City Manager

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City Council Meeting
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 26-0751 Agenda Date: 1/13/2026
Agenda #: R. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Members to Local Agencies and Regional Boards for Calendar Year 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Appoint Council Member Peter Garcia as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term.

2. Approve the appointments of City Council Members to various local agencies, regional boards, authorities, and advisory committees for calendar year 2026, as outlined in the attached appointment list.

COUNCIL GOALS:
· Create and maintain a dynamic team by supporting the decisions of the majority once made. · Concentrate on Inter-governmental relations by establishing partnerships and positive working relationships with other public agencies providing services to residents and local businesses.

DISCUSSION:

Pursuant to City policy and past practice, the City Council annually appoints one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term. In addition, the City Council designates representatives and alternates to serve on various local agencies, regional boards, authorities, and advisory committees that require City Council participation.

These appointments ensure continued representation of the City’s interests and compliance with governance requirements of each respective body.

The attached list reflects the proposed appointments for calendar year 2026, including:
· Mayor Pro Tem appointment
· City committees and authorities
· Regional and countywide agencies
· Transportation, utilities, housing, and planning organizations · Ad hoc advisory sub-committees
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The proposed appointments are consistent with prior appointment structures.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with these appointments.

MOTION:

Approve staff recommendation.

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2026 Appointments CC 01/13/2026
City Committee Chair Vice
City Council Mayor Warren Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
Fire Protection District Council Member Cothran Council Member Roberts Housing Authority Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Council Member Roberts Industrial Development Authority Chair Warren Council Member Sandoval Public Financing Authority Council Member Roberts Council Member Cothran Successor Agency Council Member Cothran Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Community Foundation Chair Warren M. Ballantyne- President Vice President - R. Ebert
Treasurer -J. Brown
Secretary - G. Key
2026 Appointments CC 01/13/2026
Local Organization Regular Member Alternate Member
SBCTA & SBCOG formerly San Bernardino County Association of Governments (SANBAG) Board of Directors Appt.

Mayor Warren Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
Inland Empire Utility Agency (IEUA) - Regional Sewage Program Policy Committee Council Member Cothran Council Member Roberts Omnitrans Board of Directors Council Member Roberts Council Member Cothran San Bernardino County Flood Control Zone 1 and 2 Advisory Committees (ZAC) Council Member Roberts Mayor Pro Tem Garcia San Bernardino County Solid Waste Advisory Task (SWAT) Force Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Mayor Warren Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) - General Assembly Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Mayor Warren 2025 Ad Hoc Advisory Sub-Commitees to the City Manager Member Member Infrastructure Sub-Committee Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Council Member Cothran Finance Sub-Committee Mayor Warren Mayor Pro Tem Garcia PROPOSED 2026 APPOINTMENTS
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City Council Meeting
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 26-0747 Agenda Date: 1/13/2026
Agenda #: S. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Police Department
SUBJECT:

Police Department Monthly Information Update
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the Police Department monthly information update for October 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.
· 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 October 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
October 2025
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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS
• Fontana Police hosted a blood drive at the Fontana Police Department. • Fontana Police hosted an open house event at the Fontana Police Department. • Fontana Police Special Operations seized 50 kilos of cocaine, 300 pounds of methamphetamine, and large quantities of Xanax and fentanyl. Additionally, they recovered over 3 million dollars of stolen cargo and 100 illegally possessed firearms. • The K-9 Pals non-profit organization hosted the annual K-9 Pals golf tournament. • Fontana Police participated in the annual “Cope for Kids Fly-in” at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital.
• COPE assisted the Etiwanda School District with several school site safety plans. • COPE participated in the Kiwanis Mental Health Awareness Fair at Steelworker’s.

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CITYWIDE
• Priority 1 response time- 5:05 (Emergency calls like subject not breathing, shots fired, and other immediate risk to life/safety)
• Calls for service- 9,423
• Total arrests- 621
• Hispanic- 429, White- 77 , Black- 84, All other races-31 • Total Group A Offenses- 645
• Crimes Against Persons- 135
• Crimes Against Property- 308
• Crimes Against Society- 202
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CITYWIDE
• Crimes Against Person- 135
• Homicide- 0
• Sex Offenses- 10
• Assault- 117
• Kidnapping- 0
• Other- 8
• Crimes Against Property- 308
• Robbery- 10
• Burglary- 19
• Larceny- 125
• Destruction of Property- 45
• Fraud- 38
• Possession of Stolen Property- 29
• Motor Vehicle Theft- 38
• Other Miscellaneous Property Crimes- 4
• Crimes Against Society- 202
• Drug and Paraphernalia Possession- 166
• Possession of Child Pornography- 13
• Possession of Weapons- 23
• Other Miscellaneous Crimes- 0
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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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AREA COMMANDER IS LIEUTENANT KYLE SLUSSER
EMAIL- [email protected]
DESK- (909) 350-7716
• Total Group A Offenses- 69
• Crimes Against Persons- 17
• Crimes Against Property- 48
• Crimes Against Society- 4
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BEAT 2

AREA COMMANDER IS LIEUTENANT MATT KRAUT
EMAIL- [email protected]
DESK- (909) 356-7142
• Total Group A Offenses- 155
• Crimes Against Persons- 36
• Crimes Against Property- 95
• Crimes Against Society- 24
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BEAT 3

AREA COMMANDER IS LIEUTENANT ADAM CLABAUGH
EMAIL – [email protected]
DESK – (909) 350-7706
• Total Group A Offenses- 320
• Crimes Against Persons- 60
• Crimes Against Property- 93
• Crimes Against Society- 167
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Beat 4

AREA COMMANDER IS LIEUTENANT KEITH ZAGORIN
EMAIL – [email protected]
DESK – (909) 350-7707
•Total Group A Offenses- 101
•Crimes Against Persons- 22
•Crimes Against Property- 72
•Crimes Against Society- 7
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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
• Office of the Chief- (909) 350-7702 or [email protected] 269
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City Council Meeting
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 26-0748 Agenda Date: 1/13/2026
Agenda #: T. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:

Police Department
SUBJECT:

Police Department Monthly Information Update
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the Police Department monthly information update for November 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.
· 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 November 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:

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POLICE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY REPORT
November 2025
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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS
• Fontana Police K-9 Pals hosted the 17th annual K-9 Pals Golf Tournament. • Fontana Police participated in the annual “Cops for Kids Fly-in” at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital.
• Lieutenant Kraut hosted an Area 2 Area Commander Meeting at North Tamarind Elementary School.
• Fontana Police seized 75 kilos of cocaine, 240 pounds of methamphetamine, 2500 fentanyl pills and additional large quantities of Xanax, heroin, and psilocybin mushrooms. Additionally, 44 illegally possessed firearms were seized.
• Fontana Police partnered with Universal Soccer League and the annual “Chispas de Amor” toy drive for the upcoming holidays.
• FORGE Unit partnered with Lowe’s North Fontana and teamed up for a graffiti clean up day.

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CITYWIDE
• Priority 1 response time- 5:25 (Emergency calls like subject not breathing, shots fired, and other immediate risk to life/safety)
• Calls for service- 8,699
• Total arrests- 517
• Hispanic- 345, White- 67 , Black- 83, All other races-22 • Total Group A Offenses- 544
• Crimes Against Persons- 151
• Crimes Against Property- 282
• Crimes Against Society- 111
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CITYWIDE
• Crimes Against Person- 151
• Homicide- 1
• Sex Offenses- 13
• Assault- 131
• Kidnapping- 2
• Other- 4
• Crimes Against Property- 282
• Robbery- 6
• Burglary- 15
• Larceny- 126
• Destruction of Property- 31
• Fraud- 24
• Possession of Stolen Property- 28
• Motor Vehicle Theft- 44
• Other Miscellaneous Property Crimes- 8
• Crimes Against Society- 111
• Drug and Paraphernalia Possession- 98
• Possession of Child Pornography- 1
• Possession of Weapons- 12
• Other Miscellaneous Crimes- 0
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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- 63
• Crimes Against Persons- 18
• Crimes Against Property- 42
• Crimes Against Society- 3
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BEAT 2

AREA COMMANDER IS LIEUTENANT MATT KRAUT
EMAIL- [email protected]
DESK- (909) 356-7142
• Total Group A Offenses- 134
• Crimes Against Persons- 41
• Crimes Against Property- 74
• Crimes Against Society- 19
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BEAT 3

AREA COMMANDER IS LIEUTENANT ADAM CLABAUGH
EMAIL – [email protected]
DESK – (909) 350-7706
• Total Group A Offenses- 260
• Crimes Against Persons- 77
• Crimes Against Property- 102
• Crimes Against Society- 81
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AREA COMMANDER IS LIEUTENANT KEITH ZAGORIN
EMAIL – [email protected]
DESK – (909) 350-7707
•Total Group A Offenses- 87
•Crimes Against Persons- 15
•Crimes Against Property- 64
•Crimes Against Society- 8
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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
• Office of the Chief- (909) 350-7702 or [email protected] 282