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8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Minutes
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2: 00 PM
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
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A6DECC2- A3AC- 4A76- 95B7- 6AFOC1498BE6 CLOSED SESSION:
A. 1: 30 P. M. CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session meeting of the Fontana City Council was held at the Steelworkers' Auditorium, 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Mayor Warren called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. with all members of the City Council present.
City Treasurer Janet Koehler -Brooks and City Clerk Germaine Key were also present.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - CLOSED SESSION:
The following individuals spoke under closed session public communications:
1. Bobbie Jo Chavarria
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956. 9 ( a)
Case: Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice v.
EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
City of Fontana
There were no public communications received for the following items:
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956. 9 ( a)
Case: Yolanda Jacobo v. City of Fontana Case No. CIVSB2423039 Claim No. 3066408 CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL:
A. 2: 00 P. M. Call To Order/ Roll Call:
The Regular Meeting of the Fontana City Council was held in the Steelworkers' Auditorium, 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Mayor Warren called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Warren, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, Council Members Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval.
City Treasurer Janet Koehler -Brooks and City Clerk Germaine Key were also present.
ABSENT: None
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A6DECC2- A3AC- 4A76- 95B7- 6AFOC1498BE6 INVOCATION/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Council Member Roberts, followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Council Member Cothran.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
City Attorney Ruben Duran reported that the City Council met in Closed Session on the items listed on the agenda, provided direction to staff, and took no reportable action.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956. 9 ( a)
Case: Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice v. City of Fontana
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956. 9 ( a)
Case: Yolanda Jacobo v. City of Fontana Case No. CIVSB2423039 Claim No. 3066408 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize International Boxing Federation Lightweight Champion Raymond Muratalla.
Mayor Warren and the City Council recognized International Boxing Federation Lightweight Champion Raymond Muratalla.
B. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize, Noely Santoyo as Fontana Police Department January 2026 Employee of the month.
Mayor Warren and City Council recognized, P & T Secretary Noely Santoyo as Fontana Police Department January 2026 Employee of the month.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Asher Jones raised concerns about meeting accessibility and inclusivity, including the afternoon meeting time, security measures, ADA accommodations, access to materials, and invocation practices, stating these factors create an unwelcoming environment for some community members.
Roxy, on behalf of neighbors, expressed opposition to a proposed assisted living project on their residential block APN 1108- 053- 09), citing concerns about its size, increased parking
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Deborah Hall -Lindsey expressed appreciation to the City, sponsors, staff, and community partners for their support of the Fontana Black History Parade and Expo, and acknowledged various contributors for helping make the event successful.
Bobbi Jo Chavarria raised concerns regarding Brown Act compliance, requesting independent legal workshops to improve transparency and public participation, and suggested meeting times be more accessible. She also expressed opposition to a proposed community facilities district associated with a housing development referenced in Consent Items G and H, citing concerns related to affordability, the financial burden on future homeowners, and the level of developer contributions.
Mayor Warren asked staff to clarify information regarding affordable housing efforts in response to earlier comments. Deputy City Manager Phil Burum provided an overview of the City' s affordable housing initiatives, noting the number of units managed, recent projects, and ongoing efforts to address housing and homelessness.
versus affordable housing.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, and passed unanimously by a vote of 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items A- J," with Council Member Sandoval voting No on Items " G" and " I." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
A. Approval of Minutes 26- 0843
Approve the minutes of the February 19, 2026, Special City Council Meeting and the February 24, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
B. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1984 ( Second Reading), amending 26- 0844 Chapters 23 ( Sewers and Sewage Disposal) and 30 (Zoning and Development Code) of the Fontana Municipal Code,
Regarding Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.
Conduct a second reading by title only and adopt, Ordinance No. 1984, amending Chapters 23 ( Sewers and Sewage Disposal) and 30 (Zoning and Development Code) of the Fontana Municipal Code, Regarding Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.
C. Master Case ( MCN) No. 26- 0003, Miscellaneous Project 26- 0803 MIS) No. 26- 0001: Review of 2025 General Plan Annual
Progress Report
Direct staff to send the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the California Governor' s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation ( LCI) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development ( HCD).
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1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with TKE Engineering, Inc. for Design Services for the Sierra Avenue Storm Drain Extension in the amount of $ 154, 030. 00.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into future individual Professional Services Agreement Amendments with TKE Engineering, Inc. not exceeding $ 30, 000. 00.
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into any and all utility agreements for the Sierra Avenue Storm Drain Extension.
4. Approve the Non -Competitive Proposal Purchase under the Purchasing Policies 3. 1. 5 for Single Source/ Sole Source method.
E. Police Department Monthly Information Update 26- 0827 Accept the Police Department monthly information update for December 2025.
F. Final Acceptance of the Construction of the Sierra Avenue 26- 0835 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, San Bernardino Avenue to Valley Boulevard ( SB- 117- DE-23)
Accept as complete the work performed by Onyx Paving Company for the Sierra Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project, San Bernardino Avenue to Valley Boulevard ( SB- 117- DE-23).
G. Resolution of Intent to form Community Facilities District No. 26- 0837 117 ( Southridge).
Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 012, of the City Council of the City of Fontana of Intention to Establish a Community Facilities District and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 013, of the City Council of the City of Fontana to Incur Bonded Indebtedness of the Proposed City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 ( Southridge).
H. Prohousing Designation Program Application 26- 0849
Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 014, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana authorizing application submittal, and participation in, the Prohousing Designation Program.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary or appropriate as required for the application and participation in the program.
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A6DECC2- A3AC- 4A76- 95B7- 6AFOC1498BE6 Resolution Approving the First Amendment to Commercial 26- 0854 Lease Agreements for Fire Station 71, Fire Station 73, Fire Station 74, Fire Station 77, Fire Station 78, Fire Station 79, and Fire Station 81.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 015, approving the First Amendment to the Commercial Lease Agreements between the City of Fontana and the Fontana Fire Protection District for Fire Stations 71, 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, and 81, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into the amendment on behalf of the city.
J. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana 26- 0860 Approving Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan developed by the Board of Directors of the San Bernardino Council Transportation Authority ( SBCTA).
Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 016, Approving Measure I Continuation of the Transportation Expenditure Plan developed by the Board of Directors of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority ( Exhibit A).
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
No City Manager Communications were received.
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/ REPORTS:
City Treasurer Koehler -Brooks expressed appreciation for the Black History Parade, Expo, and Jazz Fest, thanking organizers for their efforts and noting the events were successful.
City Clerk Key shared positive feedback on the Black History Parade, Expo, and Jazz Fest, thanking organizers, community groups, and City staff for their efforts and contributions to the successful events.
Council Member Sandoval reported attending recent community events and announced an upcoming opening. He also requested consideration of a future adjournment item to recognize and memorialize fallen service members.
Council Member Roberts reported attending the South Ridge Little League opening ceremonies and commented on the large youth participation and success of the event.
Council Member Cothran shared personal highlights, including his son' s fifth birthday, his wife' s recent baptism, and throwing the first pitch at the Fontana Little League opening. He also attended the Black History Parade and praised the community participation and support for the City' s heritage.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia reported attending a recent community meeting, discussing trucking and traffic issues with residents. He also visited the senior center, noting positive interactions
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Mayor Warren highlighted recent city accomplishments and community events, including progress on homelessness initiatives, youth programs, Black History celebrations, and Police Academy graduations. She also recognized workforce and housing programs, praised community engagement, and emphasized the City Council' s commitment to accessibility, continuous improvement, and enhancing Fontana' s quality of life.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Warren adjourned the meeting at 2:54 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Steelworkers' Auditorium located at 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.
Christina Rudsell, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE FONTANA CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 24, 2026.
Germaine Key
City Clerk
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