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City of Fontana
Action Report
City Council Meeting
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 26-0974 Agenda Date: 4/28/2026
Agenda #: R. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Approve and Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Public Road Easement with the U.S.
Department of Agriculture Forest Service along Coyote Canyon Road, West of Sierra Avenue RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Public Road Easement with the U.S.
Department of Agriculture Forest Service along Coyote Canyon Road, west of Sierra Avenue.
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:
On June 2, 2020, the City of Fontana Planning Commission approved MCN No. 15-078 and Design Review No. 16-003 to consolidate twelve parcels into two parcels and a remainder parcel, totaling approximately 83 acres for the development of a new commerce building totaling approximately 1,171,788 square feet.
To adhere to the Conditions of Approval, the developer coordinated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service to get a Public Road Easement along Coyote Canyon Road.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no fiscal impacts associated with approving the Public Road Easement. Funding for the maintenance work is included in the FY 2026-2027 budget under the Public Works & Engineering Department, Utilities and Street Division.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.
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Action Report
City Council Meeting
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 26-0956 Agenda Date: 4/28/2026
Agenda #: S. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:
Mayor Warren
SUBJECT:
Naming of Proposed Children’s Museum in honor of John P. Previti RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the naming of the Proposed Children’s Museum in honor of John P Previti.
COUNCIL GOALS:
· Operate in a businesslike manner by creating a memorable customer experience with every interaction.
· Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by creating and promoting community through people, parks, and programs.
DISCUSSION:
The City has issued a request for proposal for the design work to create an interactive children’s museum within the existing Fontana Lewis Library & Technology Center. The intent is to enhance an underutilized portion of the library that fronts Sierra Avenue and encourage families to frequent the facility and downtown amenities.
For years, the Previti Family has invested and developed communities within Fontana. The naming of the Children’s Museum would recognize their contributions towards the growth of Fontana.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
MOTION:
Approve Mayor’s Recommendation.
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Action Report
City Council Meeting
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 26-0980 Agenda Date: 4/28/2026
Agenda #: T. Category: Consent Calendar
FROM:
City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-029 Appointing Mayor Warren as the City’sRepresentative to the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) Board of Directors RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-029 appointing Mayor Warren as the City of Fontana’s representative to the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) Board of Directors.
COUNCIL GOALS:
· Provide a diverse range of housing types and levels of affordability while addressing homelessness in the community.
· Concentrate on Inter-governmental relations by working cooperatively with neighboring jurisdictions.
DISCUSSION:
Following the City Council’sapproval of participation in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) Joint Powers Authority (JPA), each member agency is required to designate one locally elected official to serve on the SBRHT Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the Housing Trust, including funding priorities, program development, and regional housing initiatives. Representation on the Board ensures that the City of Fontana has a direct role in decision-making related to affordable housing investment and policy at the regional level.
Staff recommends the appointment of Mayor Warren to serve as the City’srepresentative on the SBRHT Board of Directors.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FONTANA APPOINTING MAYOR WARREN AS THE CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE SAN BERNARDINO REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST (SBRHT)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AS REFERENCED IN THE AGENDA TITLE
AND RECOMMENDED ACTION.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fontana approved participation in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) through a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to support regional housing initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the SBRHT Joint Powers Authority requires each member agency to appoint one locally elected official to serve on its Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors is responsible for establishing policies, funding priorities, and overseeing implementation of programs that support affordable housing throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, appointing a representative ensures the City of Fontana maintains a direct role in regional housing policy and funding decisions; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint Mayor Warren to serve as the City’s representative on the SBRHT Board of Directors.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fontana, California as follows:
Section 1. Appointment. Mayor Warren is hereby appointed as the City of Fontana’s representative to the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) Board of Directors.
Section 2. Implementation. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to take all action necessary to implement this Resolution.
Section 3. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application of any such provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not 387
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affect other provisions or applications of this Resolution that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are severable. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Resolution irrespective of the invalidity of any particular portion of this Resolution.
Section 6. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 7. Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Resolution is based are located at the City Clerk’s office located at 16860 Valencia Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. The custodian of records is the City Clerk.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of April 2026.
READ AND APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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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 28th day of April 2026, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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City Clerk of the City of Fontana
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Mayor of the City of Fontana
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Action Report
City Council Meeting
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
File #: 26-0957 Agenda Date: 4/28/2026
Agenda #: A. Category: New Business
FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Establishing Procedures for the Conduct of the Public Hearing and Majority Protest Process and Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Procedures
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Clerk, or their designee, to provide notice of the public hearing in accordance with Proposition 218’s requirements.
COUNCIL GOALS:
· Practice sound fiscal management by producing timely and accurate financial information. · Practice sound fiscal management by living within our means while investing in the future. · Practice sound fiscal management by fully funding liabilities and reserves. · Practice sound fiscal management by developing long-term funding and debt management plans.
· Practice sound fiscal management by producing transparent information in a timely matter. · Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fontana owns, operates, and maintains an extensive wastewater collection system consisting of approximately 474 miles of sewer lines, nine lift stations, two inverted siphons, approximately 45,000 service connections, and five regional discharge outlets. The system is comprised primarily of vitrified clay pipe (VCP), with the remaining facilities constructed of ductile iron pipe (DIP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), located both within and outside the City limits. The City’s responsibility is limited to operation and maintenance of the wastewater conveyance system.
Wastewater treatment services are provided separately by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) and the City of Rialto.
The City completed Proposition 218 sewer rate adjustment in 2021. Since that time, increased operating costs, inflationary pressures, aging infrastructure, and ongoing capital needs have made it necessary to re-evaluate whether the existing sewer collection rates remain sufficient to support the wastewater funds. In order to assess the long-term financial condition of the Sewer Fund, the City Council approved an agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (Raftelis) on January 13, 2026, to prepare a comprehensive sewer rate study using the City’s existing rate structure.
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File #: 26-0957 Agenda Date: 4/28/2026
Agenda #: A. Category: New Business
The purpose of the study was to evaluate whether current sewer collection revenues are adequate to fund ongoing operations and maintenance, maintain appropriate reserve levels, support continued reinvestment in aging infrastructure, and provide funding for planned capital improvement projects.
The study also considered the establishment of a formal reserve policy for the Sewer Fund, including a target operating reserve equivalent to 60 days of operation and maintenance expenditures.
Raftelis prepared a status quo financial plan to evaluate whether the City’s current wastewater rates would be sufficient to fund projected collection system costs over the study period of Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2036. Based on City-provided data, including projected revenues, operating and maintenance expenses, debt service obligations, and capital improvement costs, Raftelis determined that maintaining the current rates throughout the study period would not be financially sustainable. Specifically, the analysis found that the City would fail to meet its reserve target in each year of the study period and would fully deplete available reserves by Fiscal Year 2028. The study further concluded that, under the current rate structure, the Sewer Fund would not generate sufficient revenue to fully fund ongoing operating expenses.
These findings demonstrate that rate adjustment is necessary at this time to correct the structural imbalance within the Sewer Fund, preserve the City’s ability to maintain reliable wastewater collection service, and avoid the need for more significant rate increases in future years. The proposed rate adjustments are intended to provide a phased approach to restoring the financial health of the wastewater funds while maintaining service levels and funding the City’s infrastructure obligations.
The table below summarizes the proposed maximum revenue adjustments for the wastewater enterprise and the corresponding estimated monthly increase to the City’s sewer collection charge, which is currently $12.63 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU):
Effective Date Proposed Revenue Adjustment Estimated Monthly Bill Increase July 1, 2026 15% $1.92
July 1, 2027 10% $1.46
July 1, 2028 10% $1.60
July 1, 2029 10% $1.76
July 1, 2030 10% $1.94
The proposed sewer collection rates are based on a financial plan designed to eliminate the current structural deficit and provide sufficient funding for operations, capital expenditures, and reserve levels. As part of this effort, a reserve policy was developed based on the financial risks faced by the utility. The recommended reserve structure includes an operating reserve to provide working capital for day-to-day cash flow needs, temporary revenue fluctuations, and unforeseen operating expenses, with a target of 60 days of operation and maintenance expenditure. The reserve structure also includes a capital replacement and improvement reserve to help fund annual capital needs, reduce the impact of unexpected infrastructure failures, and support planned capital improvement projects.
It should also be noted that the proposed rate adjustments apply only to the City’s sewer collection charges, which fund the operation and conveyance of wastewater flows to IEUA and the City of Rialto. Treatment charges are assessed separately by IEUA and Rialto and are adjusted independently, generally effective July 1 and January 1, respectively. In addition, industrial and City of Fontana Printed on 4/23/2026Page 2 of 3
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File #: 26-0957 Agenda Date: 4/28/2026
Agenda #: A. Category: New Business
commercial customers will continue to pay pretreatment fees, separate from the City’s sewer collection fees, to support wastewater regulatory compliance programs. Those pretreatment fees are adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index, effective July 1 of each year.
In addition to complying with Proposition 218, City staff recommends the City Council implement the exhaustion of administrative remedies procedures provided by California Government Code sections 53759.1 and 53759.2. This procedure establishes any person or entity will be prohibited from bringing a judicial action or proceeding alleging that the proposed sewer service rates do not comply with Proposition 218 unless that person or entity has first submitted a written legal objection to the proposed rates pursuant to sections 53759.1 and 53759.2.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The anticipated increase in Sewer revenue required to fund ongoing operations and maintenance, maintain appropriate reserve levels, support continued reinvestment in aging infrastructure, and provide funding for planned capital improvement projects is summarized below:
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.
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