Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2:00 PM
City of Fontana
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Regular Agenda
Ord. No. 1985 Reso. No. 2026-020
Steelworkers' Auditorium
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, Ca. 92335
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 April 14, 2026
Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council.
Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council. Meetings are held at the Steelworker's 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 Steelworker's 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 Steelworker's Auditorium. All bags are subject to search. Face masks are prohibited in the Steelworker's Auditorium, but clear masks will be provided upon request to accommodate individuals with medical needs, ensuring their safety and well-being. Before entering the Steelworker's 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9 (a)
Case: Valdez v. City of Fontana USDC Case No.:
5:24-cv-002631-KK-SP
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 16049 Arrow Blvd., (City Link Phase II)
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City Negotiator: Phillip Burum, Deputy City Manager
Negotiating Party: Water of Life
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: APN 1100-091-71 (Lot C) and 1100-111-51 (Lot D) City Negotiator: Phillip Burum, Deputy City Manager
Negotiating Party: Water of Life
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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:
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/ CEREMONIAL:
A. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Community Services Supervisor, Stan Clark, Community Service
Coordinator, Zachary Tamayo and Southern California
Municipal Athletic Federation, Executive Director, Bill Bant for their dedication and outstanding efforts in developing and organizing the "Surf & Turf" competition
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B. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Gabriel Cancinos, Electrical and Safety gold medal winner at the ABC National Craft Championships
26-0930
C. Mayor Warren and City Council to proclaim April 2026 as National Donate Life Month
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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.
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A. Public Communications
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR will be enacted by one motion in the form 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 26-0913
Approve the minutes of March 24, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting and the March 31, 2026, Special City Council Meeting.
Attachment No. 1- City Council Meeting Minutes
03-24-2026.pdf
Attachment No. 2- Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Goal Setting 03-31-2026.pdf
Attachments:
B. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring, Pursuant to the
Previously Adopted Mitigation Negative Declaration for the Fire Station No. 80 Project, a Portion of Certain Real
Property Located at 6585 Cherry Avenue a Public
Right-of-Way for Street and Utility Purposes and Accepting the Road into the City ’s Street SystemAdoption of a
Resolution
26-0825
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-020, declaring a portion of certain real property located at 6585 Cherry Avenue a public right-of-way for street and utility purposes and accepting the road into the City’s street system.
Attachment No. 1- Resolution
Attachment No. 2- EXHIBIT A
Attachment No. 3- EXHIBIT B
Attachment No. 4- Vicinity Map
Attachments:
C. Purchase and Sale Agreement of the Property from San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), APN 0191-161-25
26-0838
1. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of the property near Spring Street facing the Pacific Electric Trail, specifically described as APN 0191-161-25, in the amount of $130,000 plus escrow costs and related acquisition fees.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the Purchase and Sale Agreement and/or any other documents necessary or appropriate to facilitate said purchase on behalf of the City of Fontana.
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Attachment No. 1- Fontana - APN 0191-161-25
PSA-c1.docx
Attachment No. 2- Vicinity Map.pdf
Attachments:
D. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Architectural Design Services with Robert, Borders & Associates for the Regional Navigation Center Tenant
Improvements Project (DE-25-91-SP)
26-0861
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Robert, Borders & Associates for Architectural Design Services for the Regional Navigation Center Tenant Improvements Project (DE-25-91-SP) in the amount of $147,120.00, for a total contract amount of $772,519.00.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute future individual Amendments not exceeding $100,000 for the Regional Navigation Center Tenant Center Improvement Project (PN37600084).
Attachment No.1 Vicinity Map RNCTI.pdf
Attachment No.2 PSA_Amendment (DE-25-91-SP).pdf
Attachments:
E. Adopt a Resolution for Projects Funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act, SB 1
26-0869
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-021, of the City Council of Fontana to incorporate projects funded by SB 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act, for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Attachment No. 1-City of Fontana Reso Edits 040726.docxAttachments:
F. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 2
(DE-24-195-SQ) with NV 5, Inc. for Plan Check, Map Check, and WQMP Review Services
26-0870
Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 2 (DE-24-195-SQ) with NV5, Inc. in the amount of $198,000, and an amended Task Order total of $477,000 for additional plan check, map check, and WQMP review services.
Attachment No. 1- NV5 Executed Task Order #2.1.pdfAttachments:
G. Annual Update on Military Equipment Pursuant to
California Assembly Bill 481
26-0887
Adopt the “2025 Fontana Police Department Annual Military Equipment Use Inventory Report” in accordance with Ordinance No. 1892 of the Fontana Municipal Code, Governing Military Equipment Usage.
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Attachment No. 1- 2025 FONTANA POLICE MILITARY
EQUIPMENT INVENTORY For 2025.docx
Attachment No. 2- Fontana PD - AB 481 2025-2026 Annual
Report on Military Equipment Usage.docx
Attachment No. 3- Fontana AB 481 Ordinance-c1-c1-c1.pdf Attachment No. 4- 709 Military_Equipment-c1.pdf
Attachments:
H. Approve Right of Way Purchase and Sale Agreements of the Properties for the Building A Better Connected Inland Empire (RAISE) Project
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1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to accept modifications made by MWD and enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement of the properties with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to accept modifications made by MWD and enter into a Possession and Use Agreement of the properties with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement of the properties with Intex Corporation.
Attachment No. 1- PSA with MWD
Attachment No. 2- PUA with MWD
Attachment No. 3- PSA with Intex
Attachments:
I. Purchase of Artificial Turf Replacement Materials for Fields #5 and #6 at Ralph M. Lewis Park
26-0891
1. Authorize the Purchasing Division to utilize the California Multiple Awards Schedule (CMAS) contract #4-06-78-0031A to procure Artificial Turf Replacement Materials and Nailer Boards Replacement per Purchasing Policies and Procedure Manual 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal.
2. Approve the purchase from FieldTurf USA, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $856,953.68 for the synthetic turf and materials.
Attachment No. 1- Ralph Lewis Park - Fields 5 and 6 CMAS Proposal Material Only 03.09.26 (1).pdf
Attachment No. 2- Ralph Lewis Field.docx
Attachments:
J. Approve Anchor Easement with Southern California Edison Company on City Property Adjacent to Armstrong Road
26-0901
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager sign the Anchor Easement with Southern California Edison Company on City Property adjacent to Armstrong Road.
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Attachment No. 1 - Final Draft of SCE Anchor Easement
73784A - For City Signature.pdf
Attachments:
K. Approve City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter Services Agreement Amendment No. 1
26-0902
1. Approve Agreement Amendment No. 1 with the City of Fontana and San Bernardino City Animal Sheltering Services Contract.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into any and all future contract amendments on behalf of the City of Fontana.
Attachment No. 1- Amendment No. 1 to the Regional
Partnership Agreement.pdf
Attachment No. 2- Staff Report for Regional Partnership Amendment.pdf
Attachments:
L. Approve a Purchase Order with Knott ’s Berry Farm for the entry tickets to the amusement park for the Fontana
Expanded Learning Program
26-0909
1. Approve the Non-Competitive Proposal purchase under the Purchasing Policies 3.1.5 for Single Source/Sole Source method for services are unique.
2. Approve a Purchase Order with Knott’s Berry Farm in the amount of $227,787 for the entry tickets to the amusement park for the Fontana Expanded Learning Program.
Attachment No. 1- Quote_2026 KBF Fontana Expanded
Learning Center NC_2026-03-10.pdf
Attachments:
M. Approval of Amended and Restated Communications Site License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
(AT&T) and Approval of License Termination Agreement for Existing Site near 14000 Philadelphia Avenue
26-0912
1. Approve the License Termination Agreement terminating the existing 2005 Communications Site License Agreement; and
2. Approve the Amended and Restated Communications Site License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) for continued operation of a wireless communications facility located at 14000 Philadelphia Avenue; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the agreements and any necessary related documents.
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Amended and Restated Communications License Agmt -
14000 Philadelphia-c1.docx
Exhibit B - AT&T License Agreement 14000
Philadelphia-c1.pdf
Exhibit C - AT&T License Agreement 14000
Philadelphia-c1.pdf
Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
To speak on Public Hearing Items, submit comments via e-mail at [email protected]. In the subject of your e-mail please indicate whether you are in favor or opposition of the item. Comments must be received no later than 12:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Comments of no more than three ( 3) minutes will be read into the record at the appropriate time during the meeting. If you challenge in court any action taken concerning a Public Hearing item, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.
All Public Hearings will be conducted following this format:
(a) hearing opened (e) oral - favor
(b) written communication (f) oral - opposition
(c) council/staff comments (g) hearing closed
(d) applicant comments (applicant not limited to 5 minutes) A. Master Case No. 26-0007 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 26-0001: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to
Chapter 30 to modify multiple sections of the Zoning and Development Code, including modifications to definitions and uses related to medical land uses in commercial
zones, the definition and regulation of business parks, screening requirements for loading areas in industrial
zones, and regulations in the Form-Based Code zone,
including the definition of frontage coverage, maximum
setback standards in the Route 66 Gateway sub-district, glazing requirements for the Shopfront frontage type, and landscaping in parking areas, pursuant to a categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections
15060(c), 15378, and 15061(B)(3).
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Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, close the public hearing and by motion:
1. Find that the adoption of the proposed ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15378, and 15061(B)(3) ( the
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common-sense exemption), and Sections No. 3.01, 3.22, and10.59 of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA.
2. Waive full reading and introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 1985 entitled: “An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Fontana, California, Amending Multiple Sections Of The Fontana Municipal Code, Including Amendments To Sec. 30-12 Pertaining To The Definition Of Acute Care, Urgent Care And Business Park; Sec. 30-358 Pertaining To The Definition Of Frontage Coverage; Sec. 30-368 Pertaining To The Maximum Setback For Buildings In The Route 66 Gateway Subdistrict Of The Form-Based Code Zone; Sec. 30-386 Pertaining To The Minimum Glazing Standard For The Shopfront Frontage Type In The Form-Based Code Zone; Sec. 30-389 Pertaining To Required Landscaping In Parking Areas For Mixed-Use And Commercial Developments In The Form-Based Code Zone; Sec. 30-489 Pertaining To The Urgent Care And Acute Care Land Uses In The Commercial Zones; Sec. 30-538 Pertaining To Required Screening Of Loading Areas In Industrial Zones”. And Finding The Action To Be Categorically Exempt From CEQA Under CEQA Sections 15060(C), 15378, and 15061(B)3).”
Attachment No. 1 - Ordinance
Attachment No. 2 - Planning Commission Packet
Attachment No. 3 - Draft Planning Commission Minutes
Attachment No. 4 - Public Hearing Notice
Attachments:
B. Public Hearing on Formation of Community Facilities
District No. 117 (Southridge)
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-022 , of the City Council of the City of Fontana of formation of the City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge), authorizing the levy of a special tax within the community facilities district and establishing an appropriations limit for the community facilities district.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-023 , of the City Council of the City of Fontana deeming it necessary to incur bonded indebtedness within the City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge).
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-024 , of the City Council of the City of Fontana calling special election for City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge).
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-025 , of the City Council of the City of Fontana declaring results of special election and directing the recording of notice of special tax lien.
5. Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance
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No. 1986 levying special taxes within the City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge); and that the reading of the title constitutes the first reading thereof.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-026 , of the City Council of the City of Fontana authorizing the execution and delivery of a Letter of Credit Agreement and an Acquisition and Funding Agreement.
Attachment No. 1- Resolution of Formation
Attachment No. 2- Reso 2026-022 Exhibits A and B.pdf
Attachment No. 3- Resolution Deeming Necessity
Attachment No. 4- Resolution Calling Special Election
Attachment No. 5- Resolution Declaring Results
Attachment No. 6- Resolution Approving Letter of Credit Agreement and Acquisition Agreement
Attachment No. 7- Ordinance to Levy Special Tax
Attachment No. 8-Concurrence of Election Official
Attachment No. 9- CFD No. 117 (Southridge) CFD Report
Attachment No. 10- Notice of Special Tax Lien
Attachment No. 11- KB Home Cal Management Services
Consent & Waiver
Attachment No. 12- Acquisition and Funding Agreement
Attachment No. 13- Letter of Credit Agreement
Attachments:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. New Business
A. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1987, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana,
California, amending Article XIII of Chapter 15 of the
Fontana Municipal Code to regulate social hosts who allow illegal fireworks.
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Introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1987, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, amending Article XIII of Chapter 15 of the Fontana Municipal Code to regulate social hosts who allow illegal fireworks.
Attachment No.1- Ord No.1987.docxAttachments:
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Communications
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
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A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting on April 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Steelworkers' Auditorium located at 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.