Tuesday, January 13, 2026
2:00 PM
City of Fontana
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Regular Agenda
Ord. No. 1982 Reso. No. 2026-001
Steelworkers' Auditorium
City Council Meeting
Acquanetta Warren - Mayor
Peter A. Garcia - Mayor Pro Tem
John B. Roberts - Council Member
Jesus "Jesse" Sandoval - Council Member
Phillip Cothran - Council Member
Germaine Key - City Clerk
Janet Koehler-Brooks, City Treasurer
City Council Meeting Regular Agenda January 13, 2026
Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council. Meetings are held at the Steelworkers' Auditorium 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. To address the Council, please fill out a card located at the entrance to the right indicating your desire to speak on either a specific agenda item or under Public Communications and give it to the City Clerk. Your name will be called when it is your turn to speak. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC § 12132), the Steelworkers' Auditorium is wheelchair accessible, and a portable microphone is available. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative forms to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires accommodation to participate in a meeting should direct such a request to the City Clerk ’s Office at ( 909) 350-7602 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Any public record, relating to an open session agenda item, that is distributed within 72 hours prior to the meeting is available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office.
Para traducción en Español, comuniquese con la oficina,“City Clerk” al (909) 350-7602.
The City of Fontana is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for its residents to engage with the government. No oversized bags or backpacks (size limit of 14”x14”x6”) will be allowed inside the Steelworkers' Auditorium. All bags are subject to search. Face masks are prohibited in the Steelworkers' Auditorium, but clear masks will be provided upon request to accommodate individuals with medical needs, ensuring their safety and well-being. Before entering the Steelworkers' Auditorium, you may be subject to a metal detector screening. The City Manager retains the discretion to grant any exemptions. Fontana aims to provide safe buildings for our community members, employees, and visitors.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION:
This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the City Council for up to 3 minutes on the following Closed Session. The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to adjust this time limit based on the number of speakers who wish to address the Mayor and City Council.
A. Public Communications - Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION:
A. 1:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
A. 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54956.8)
Property: 15166 Foothill Blvd.
City Negotiator: Phillip Burum, Deputy City Manager
Negotiating Party: Aldea Fontana Foothill, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
26-0737
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SECTION 54956.9 (a)
Case: Doug Locey vs. City of Fontana Workers ’
Compensation (Compromise and Release)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9 (a)
Case: Michael Hall vs. City of Fontana Workers ’
Compensation (Compromise and Release)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9 (a)
Case: Samuel Wooten vs. City of Fontana Workers ’
Compensation (Compromise and Release)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9 (a)
Case: Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice v. City of Fontana
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
A. Call To Order/Roll Call:
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
A. Closed Session Announcement
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council for up to three ( 3) minutes total on items either on the Agenda or items not on the Agenda, but within the City Council's jurisdiction. Note that Public Hearing items have individual and specific public input opportunities during the public hearing and testimony on those items will only be taken during the public hearing. The Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking immediate action on non-agendized items. The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to adjust this time limit based on the number of speakers who wish to address the Mayor and City Council.
A. Public Communications
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR will be enacted by one motion in the form
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listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time Council votes on them, unless a member of the Council requests a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Approve Consent Calendar Items as recommended by staff.
A. Approval of Minutes 26-0727
Approve the minutes of the December 9, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.
Attachment No. 1- City Council Meeting Minutes
12-09-2025.pdf
Attachments:
B. 2026 City Holiday and City Council Meeting Calendar - Revisions and Ratification
26-0742
Ratify the reinstatement of the January 13, 2026, City Council meeting and approve the revised 2026 Calendar of City-recognized holidays and City Council meetings...End
Attachment No. 1- 2026 City Hall Holiday Calendar.pdf
Attachment No. 2- 2026 City Council Meetings.docx
Attachments:
C. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1977 (Second Reading) ,
approving pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Zoning District Map Amendment No. 24-0004 to update the zoning map from Multi-Family Medium /High Residential
(R-4) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3) for 35 parcels
26-0724
Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1977, approving pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Zoning District Map Amendment No. 24-0004 to update the zoning map from Multi-Family Medium/High Residential (R-4) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3) for 35 parcels (APNs: 0228-051-01, -14, -15, -16, -17, -19, -20, and -21; 0228-052-01, -25, -26, and -27, 0228-061-02 through -14, -16, -17, -18, -20 through -25, and 0228-311-05) on approximately 31.0 acres.
Attachment No. 1-Ord 1977.docxAttachments:
D. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1978 (Second Reading) ,
approving Master Case No. 25-0082 and Municipal Code
Amendment No. 25-0012, amending Chapter 17 (Motor
Vehicles and Traffic), Article X (Truck Routes) to modify the listed city commercial truck route system to be consistent with the proposed Community Mobility and Circulation
Element amendments
26-0726
Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1978, approving Master Case No. 25-0082 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0012, amending Chapter 17 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article X (Truck Routes) to modify the listed city commercial truck route system to be
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consistent with the proposed Community Mobility and Circulation Element amendments.
Attachment No. 1- Ord 1978.docxAttachments:
E. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1979 (Second Reading) ,
Amending Fontana Municipal Code Section 2-39 to
Increase the Salary for Members of the City Council and Mayor
26-0728
Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1979 (Second Reading), Amending Fontana Municipal Code Section 2-39 to Increase the Salary for Members of the City Council and Mayor.
Attachment No. 1- Ord 1979.docxAttachments:
F. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1980 (Second Reading), Adding Article IX of Chapter 23 of the Fontana Municipal Code
Regarding Prevention of Pollutants into Storm Drains
26-0731
Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1980 (Second Reading), Adding Article IX of Chapter 23 of the Fontana Municipal Code Regarding Prevention of Pollutants into Storm Drains.
Attachment No. 1- Ord 1980.docxAttachments:
G. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1981 (Second Reading) ,
Amending Fontana Municipal Code Sections 15-820
(Permits Required) and 15-821 (Review Of Permit
Application; Decision) to Comply with New State Law and Help Protect the City ’s Community by Effectively
Regulating the Sale of Food, Goods, and Merchandise that Create a Health and Safety Danger
26-0733
Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 1981 (Second Reading), Amending Fontana Municipal Code Sections 15-820 (Permits Required) and 15-821 (Review of Permit Application; Decision) to Comply with New State Law and Help Protect the City’s Community by Effectively Regulating the Sale of Food, Goods, and Merchandise that Create a Health and Safety Danger.
Attachment No. 1- Ord 1981.docxAttachments:
H. Final Acceptance of McDermott Soccer Field Fencing & Installation Project (PW-24-139-CC)
25-0676
Accept as complete the work performed by DASH Construction Company, Inc. for the McDermott Soccer Field Fencing & Installation Project (PW-24-139-CC).
Attachment No. 1- Contract_Change_Order_1_SIGNED.pdfAttachments:
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I. Acceptance of Fontana ’s Downtown Economic
Development Grant
25-0688
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into a contract with the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to accept a contribution in the amount of $150,000 for the Downtown Economic Development and promotional events.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager ’s designee, to execute and transmit any documents necessary or desirable to ensure the City ’s timely submittal and execution of the Board of Supervisors discretionary funding allocation.
Attachment No. 1- CON-BOS-01-13-26-BDF-D2-City of
Fontana Downtown Economic Development Plan.pdf
Attachments:
J. Final Acceptance of Stage Red Theater Outdoor Deck
Construction Project (PW-25-125-SB)
25-0697
Accept as complete the work performed by Oppenheimer National for the Stage Red Theater Outdoor Deck Construction Project (PW-25-125-SB).
K. Approve Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Services
Agreement for the Design Services of 8470 Nuevo Avenue
Renovation Project (DE-25-179-SP)
26-0708
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Services Agreement with Steiner Studio of 8470 Nuevo Avenue Renovation Project in the amount of $74,500.00 for a total contract amount of $292,800.00.
2. Approve and Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager ’s designee, to execute any future amendments and documents necessary for the Design and Engineering Services of 8470 Nuevo Avenue Renovation Project.
Attachment No. 1- Vicinity Map (1).pdf
Attachment No. 2- Amendment No. 1
Attachments:
L. Approve Right of Entry to Construct and Maintenance
Agreement with the Property Owner at 7893 Sierra Avenue, Fontana CA 92335
26-0716
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Right of Entry to Construct and Maintenance Agreement with the property owner at 7893 Sierra Avenue, Fontana CA 92335.
Attachment No. 1- Agreement Signed.pdf
Attachment No. 2- 7893 Sierra Ave Exhbit A.pdf
Attachments:
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M. Approve Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Edison Company on Locust Avenue and Armstrong Avenue
26-0721
Attachment No. 1- Final Draft of the SCE JUA at Locust & Armstrong for City signature.pdf
Attachments:
N. Sewer Rate Study and Proposition 218 26-0723
1. Award a contract and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement for the Sewer Rate Study and Proposition 218 Process (DE-26-77-SP) with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc in the amount of $104,640.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments for the Sewer Rate Study and Proposition 218 Process agreement (DE-26-77-SP).
Attachment No. 1- Sewer Rate Study Scoring Matrix.pdf
Attachment No. 2 - Sewer Rate Study Project Bid
Summary.pdf
Attachment No. 3 - PSA Sewer Rate Study DE-26-77-SP.pdf Attachments:
O. Final Acceptance of Perimeter Street, Storm Drain, Sewer and CFD Landscape Improvements for Tract No. 18974
26-0725
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.
Attachment No. 1 - TM 18974 - Sewer Acceptance
Resolution.pdf
Attachment No. 2 - TM 18974 - Subdivision Improvement
Agreement & Bonds.pdf
Attachment No. 3 - TM 18974.pdf
Attachment No. 4 - TM 18974 Certificate of Correction.pdf Attachment No. 5 - TM 18974 - Vicinity Map.pdf
Attachments:
P. Award Bid for Heritage Community Center Pool Plastering (PW-26-70-SB)
26-0740
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).
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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).
Attachment No. 1 - Summary Bid Results.docx
Attachment No. 2-Project Report.pdf
Attachment No. 3-Bid Recap Letter PW-26-70-SB.pdf
Attachments:
Q. Authorize Operating funding to the Stage Red Enterprise Fund.
26-0738
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.
Stage Red Enterprise Loan $226587.docxAttachments:
R. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Members to Local Agencies and Regional Boards for Calendar Year 2026
26-0751
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.
Attachment No. 1- Proposed Local Organization
Appointments - 2026.pdf
Attachments:
S. Police Department Monthly Information Update (October 2025)
26-0747
Accept the Police Department monthly information update for October 2025.
Attachment No. 1- October 2025 Report for City Council
Rev2.pptx
Attachments:
T. Police Department Monthly Information Update (November 2025)
26-0748
Accept the Police Department monthly information update for November 2025.
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Attachment No. 1- November 2025 Report for City Council Rev2.pptx
Attachments:
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Communications
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting on February 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Steelworkers' Auditorium located at 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.