City of Fontana
8437 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Minutes
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
2:00 PM
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
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, September 8, 2026.
Mayor Warren called the meeting to order at 1:32 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:
There were no public communications received for the following items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 City Negotiator: City Manager, Matt Ballantyne and Rakesha Voss, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management. Employee Organization(s): Police Management Association and Police Officers Association
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, September 8, 2026.
Mayor Warren called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 2:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Warren, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval.
City Treasurer Janet Koehler-Brooks and City Clerk Germaine Key were also present.
ABSENT: None
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 item listed on the agenda, provided direction to staff, and took no reportable action.
CEREMONIAL/ SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Mayor Warren and City Council to swear in new Fontana 26-1231 Police Officers Jacob Clabaugh, Roberto Fonseca, Nicholas Kennedy, Alejandro Lozano, Seth Milliron, Isaac Pena, Brandon Webb and Christopher Yglesias.
Mayor Warren and the City Council swore in new Fontana Police Officers Jacob Clabaugh, Roberto Fonseca, Nicholas Kennedy, Alejandro Lozano, Seth Milliron, Isaac Pena, Brandon Webb and Christopher Yglesias.
B. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Sergeant 26-1232 Brian McLane, Officers Corey Garcia, Joe Moreno, John Isaacs, and Christine Tomicic, Reserve Officer Spencer Brumbaugh, San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Social Worker 2 Jeff Everett and Police Administrative Assistance Patricia Lopez as July 2026 Employees of the Month.
Mayor Warren and the City Council recognized Sergeant Brian McLane, Officers Corey Garcia, Joe Moreno, John Isaacs, and Christine Tomicic, Reserve Officer Spencer Brumbaugh, San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Social Worker 2 Jeff Everett and Police Administrative Assistance Patricia Lopez as the Police Department July 2026 Employees of the Month.
C. Mayor Warren and City Council to proclaim the month of 26-1234 September, as Emergency Preparedness Month.
Mayor Warren and City Council proclaimed the month of September, as Emergency Preparedness Month. Emergency Services Coordinator Eva Terekhova accepted the proclamation.
D. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Community 26-1235 Services Department Employee of the Year.
Mayor Warren and the City Council recognized Community Services Coordinator Hector Vasquez as the Community Services Department 2026 Employee of the Year.
E. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Innovation & 26-1236 Technology Department Employee of the Year.
Mayor Warren and the City Council recognized IT Systems Analyst David Joyce as the Innovation & Technology Department 2026 Employee of the Year.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
The following individuals spoke under public communications:
Mark Nuami, of Water of Life Community Church, thanked the City for its continued partnership and highlighted the 15-year public benefit covenant, planned 30-unit transitional housing project, and ongoing community services provided through CityLink.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Prior to the motion, Council Member Sandoval requested that Items “B,” “S,” “T,” “W,” and “Y” be pulled for staff presentation and discussion. Mayor Warren announced that she would abstain from voting on Item “B” due to residing in the area. Council Member Sandoval announced that he would be voting no on Item “W.”
Item B
Council Member Sandoval expressed concerns about change orders and their impact on the City’s budget, and stated a preference for performing contracted services in-house when feasible.
Item S and T
Council Member Sandoval expressed a preference for having the work performed in-house by City staff rather than contracting it out.
Item W
Council Member Sandoval questioned the financial impact of reducing block party permit fees and expressed a preference for reducing fees for senior and youth programs.
Item X
Council Member Sandoval expressed support for moving the project forward and anticipation of the financial benefits it will provide to the community.
Item Y
City Manager Matt Ballantyne stated that the recommended action for this item is to designate Mayor Warren as the City’s representative at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and expressed support for a resolution advocating local control over housing decisions.
City Manager Ballantyne also addressed Items B, S, T, W, and X, explaining the change order, graffiti removal contract and $200,000 annual budget, reduced block party permit fee, and Water of Life property exchange.
Deputy City Manager Phil Burum explained the City’s private-property graffiti abatement program, noting increased demand, approximately 50–60 private-property reports per week, and the use of contracted vendors to address graffiti after receiving property-owner authorization.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia emphasized the importance of enforcement to address the root causes of graffiti and suggested exploring a community reporting system with incentives for information leading to the identification or prosecution of perpetrators.
Discussion ensued among staff and the Council about developing a comprehensive graffiti abatement and enforcement strategy, including potential code updates, community reporting incentives, partnerships with businesses, and preventative measures. Staff will form an internal task force and return to Council with recommendations, while continuing current graffiti removal efforts and public outreach.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Cothran, and passed by a vote of 5-0 to approve Consent Calendar Items “A-Y” with Mayor Warren abstaining on Item “B” and Council Member Sandoval voting No on Item “W.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
A. Approval of Minutes 26-1210
Approve the amended minutes of July 14, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting and the minutes of August 11, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
B. Approve Contract Change Order for Village of Heritage Liberty 26-1177 Parkway Loop Patching and Pavement Rehabilitation Project (DE-26-97-SB)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to issue a Contract Change Order in the amount of $638,054.80 for a total contract amount of $3,186,745.80 and increase the construction contingency amount by $63,805.48, for a total contingency amount of $318,674.58 (DE-26-97-SB).
C. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Task Order #1 for Environmental 26-1178 Services with Ultrasystems Environmental, Inc. for the
Westgate Improvements (RAISE) Project
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 1 with UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. for the Westgate Improvements (RAISE) Project in the amount of $523,300.00, for a total task order amount of $576,670.00.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into any future amendments to the Task Order with a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.00.
D. Final Acceptance for the Jessie Turner Center Indoor 26-1182 Basketball Court Replacement Project (PW-26-105-SB)
Accept as completed work performed by McWil Sports Surfaces Inc. for the
installation of a new gym floor, contract PW-26-105-SB, located at 15556 Summit Avenue, Jessie Turner Community Center.
E. Approve a contract with Dhasa Care Foundation to support 26-1187 visual and performing arts component for the Fontana
Expanded Learning Program’s school sites.
1. Approve a contract with Dhasa Care Foundation to support the visual and performing arts component for the Fontana Expanded Learning Program’s school sites utilizing the Purchasing Policies and Procedure Manual Section 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal - Unique Services.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dhasa Care Foundation in the amount of $600,000 for the Dhasa Care Music Arts Program and any amendments for the term of the agreement.
F. Approve the purchase order of S&S Worldwide to support 26-1223 materials/supplies for the Fontana Expanded Learning
Program’s school sites.
1. Authorize to procure instructional and classroom supplies utilizing the Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual Section 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal - Purchased by Another Agency.
2. Authorize Purchasing Division to procure and use The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Texas of Education contract 240402 to purchase the Instructional and Classroom Supplies.
3. Authorize the purchase order to S&S Worldwide for FY 2027/2027 in the amount of $200,000 to support materials/supplies for the Fontana Expanded Learning Program’s school site.
G. Approve a Contract with TA Mentoring Services LLC for the 26-1224 Noble Youth Program to be delivered at Fontana Expanded Learning Program school sites.
1. Approve a contract with TA Mentoring Services LLC to provide and deliver the Noble Youth Leadership Program to the Fontana Expanded Learning Program’s middle school site participants.
2. Approve the Non-Competitive Proposal purchase under the Purchasing Policies 3.1.5 for Single Source/Sole Source method.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the agreement, all related documents, and any amendments for the term of the agreement.
H. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 3 26-1189
(DE-24-195-SQ) with NV5, Inc. for Plan Check, Map Check, and WQMP Review Services
Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 3 (DE-24-195-SQ) with NV5, Inc. in the amount of $214,000
and an amended Task Order total of $313,000 for additional plan check, map check, and WQMP review services.
I. Approve an Agreement with the San Bernardino 26-1193 County Flood Control District Related to National Pollutant Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit
1. Approve the National Pollutant Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement Santa Ana Region between the City of Fontana and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the Agreement.
J. Police Department Donations January - June 2026 26-1197 Accept monetary and gift donations from multiple donors including community programs, businesses, and citizens.
K. Structural Truss repair at Fire Station No. 72 26-1200 Approve and award the bid to Vandert Construction, Inc. in the amount of $132,000.00 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $13,200.00 to replace the damaged structural web truss at Fire Station No. 72 (PW-26-280-CC).
L. Reinstatement of Resolution No. 2026-062, 2026-063, 26-1203 2026-064, 2026-065, 2026-066, 2026-058.
1. Adopt Reinstated Resolution No. 2026-062, 2026-063, 2026-064, 2026-065, 2026-066, 2026-058, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to replace the previous resolution with the corrected version at the request of the San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to include additional language.
M. Reinstatement of Resolution No. 2026-072, 2026-073, 26-1219 2026-074
Adopt reinstated Resolution No. 2026-072, 2026-073, 2026-074, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California. Authorize the City Clerk to replace the previous resolution with the corrected version and direct the Finance Department to implement the corrected resolution in the upcoming tax billing cycle.
N. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Enter Into a 26-1218 Maintenance Agreement to Establish Maintenance Obligations and Certain Rights Incidental to the Public Right-of-Way with Vasari 2, LLC
Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Landscape
Maintenance Agreement to establish maintenance obligations and certain rights incidental to the public right-of-way along John Previti Avenue and Citrus Avenue.
O. Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program 26-1207 Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Application and Other Grant Related Documents
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-081, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana authorizing application for, and receipt of, Transformative Climate Communities Program Funds.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to enter into and transmit any necessary or appropriate documents to ensure the City’s timely submission of the Transformative Climate Communities Program application, and authority to execute all related program documents.
P. Approve Measure I Five-Year Capital Needs Analysis for Fiscal 26-1209 Years 2027/2028 - 2031/2032
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-082, adopting the Fiscal Years 2027/2028 - 2031/2032 Measure I Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis (CPNA).
Q. Acceptance of 2026 ABC Grant 26-1216
1. Approve an ABC Grant in the amount of $29,000.00 to increase the department’s proactive efforts of ABC education and enforcement to be used for the employee’s salary and other operational costs.
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to sign the agreement between the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Fontana Police Department for the total amount of $29,000.00.
3. Approve the expenditure plan for the use of the funds to help offset the cost of personnel within the Police Department.
4. Approve to increase revenues and appropriation in the amount of $29,000.00 to fund #40100008-301-A.
R. 2027 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Award 26-1217
1. Accept the 2027 State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant, number PT27059 in the amount of $305,800
2. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to sign all related grant documents including extensions or modifications for the grant; and expend funds as outlined in the grant agreement.
S. Award contract for Graffiti Removal Services 26-1225
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Graffiti Removal Service Agreement (BS-26-191-SP) with 86 Graffiti to provide graffiti removal service on an as-needed basis with a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $200,000 for the period of five years (5) at the sole discretion of the City.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter any future amendments to the Graffiti Removal Service Agreement not to exceed $100,000.
T. Amend On Call Board Up and Maintenance Services 26-1226 Agreement
1. Authorize the City Manager to increase the aggregate Not-to-Exceed amount for the On-Call Board Up Services Agreements (BS2548SP) with DOPP Property Services and BCM Group, Inc. to $200,000 through the contract period.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter any future amendments to the On Call Board Up Service Agreement not to exceed $100,000.
U. Conflict-of-Interest Code 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice 26-1227 Pursuant to the Political Reform Act
1. Receive and File the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice Pursuant to the Political Reform Act.
2. Direct staff to promulgate the necessary amendments and return to the City Council prior to December 31, 2026, for adoption pursuant to the Political Reform Act.
V. Approve Purchase of Closure Intelligence AI Software 26-1239
1. Authorize the purchase and installation of the Closure Intelligence AI Software.
2. Approve the Sole Source Purchasing method under the Purchasing Policies and Procedure Manual Section 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal - Single/Sole Source for Fontana Police Department to purchase AI software from Closure Intelligence, Inc.
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager or his assigned designee to enter into documents related to the purchase of Closure Intelligence, Inc. AI software.
W. Reduction of User Fees for Block Party Permits 26-1242 Adopt Resolution No. 2026-083, a resolution of the City of Fontana reducing the user fee for Block Party Permits that was previously set forth in a master fee schedule.
X. Adoption of Resolution 2026-084 Approving Purchase and 26-1244 Sale Agreement - Water of Life Community Church Property Acquisition.
1. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (“PSA”) between the City of Fontana and Water of Life Community Church, a California nonprofit religious corporation (“WOL”), for City’s acquisition of Lot C (APN 1100-091-71-0000) and Lot D (APN 1100-111-51-0000).
2. Approve the Lot C Ground Lease (“Ground Lease”) between City, as landlord, and WOL, as tenant, for WOL’s continued use of Lot C following closing.
3. Approve the Public Benefit Use Covenant requiring continued operation of CityLink Social Services on Parcel 1 for a period of fifteen (15) years.
4. Approve the Binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) relating to the Put Option for City’s potential acquisition of the Parcel 2/project property upon a qualifying triggering event, subject to the terms and limitations set forth therein.
5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the PSA, Ground Lease, Public Benefit Use Covenant, Binding Memorandum of Understanding, escrow instructions, closing documents, and any other ancillary documents necessary to complete the transaction, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to take any actions necessary to comply with or confirm an exemption from the Surplus Land Act (SLA), including making any modifications to the Ground Lease in connection with complying with or confirming an exemption from SLA, before final execution and delivery of the Ground Lease.
Y. Designation of Voting Delegate for the League of California 26-1229 Cities Annual Conference, September 23-25, 2026, Anaheim, California
Appoint Mayor Warren as the voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference, in Anaheim, California, on September 23-25, 2026, and authorize the designated voting delegate to vote in support of Resolution No. 1.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Quarterly Lien Action for Delinquent Sewer and Solid Waste 26-1238 Accounts
1. Authorize staff to complete and record lien against real property for those sewer accounts sixty days or more delinquent and solid waste accounts more than ninety days delinquent, outstanding as described in attached resolutions and written reports and to direct staff to file for the recording of liens for such properties.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-085, of the City Council of the City of Fontana authorizing the collection of certain annual wastewater and solid waste service charges, including delinquent charges for each service, on the County property tax rolls and determining and record liens against current delinquent parcels.
Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Key stated that no written communications were received.
Deputy Finance Officer Marlene Galvan provided the staff report.
With no one to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Warren closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Cothran, and unanimously passed by vote of 5-0 to approve Public Hearing Item “A.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
B. Public Hearing for Consolidated Annual Performance 26-1222 Evaluation Report (CAPER) Fiscal Year 2025-2026
1. Conduct a public hearing for the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) prepared for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to report on specific Federal during Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into and/or transmit any documents necessary to submit the Consolidated Annual
Performance, along with any comments received during the public hearing and public comment period, to the Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Key stated that no written communications were received.
Housing and Homeless Services Analyst Jessica Haro provided the staff report.
With no one to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Warren closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Roberts, and unanimously passed by vote of 5-0 to approve Public Hearing Item “B.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, Roberts, and Sandoval; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
C. Complete Change Proceedings to Amend the Rate and Method 26-1214 of Apportionment of the Existing Special Tax of City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge).
1. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding Proposed Changes to the Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Existing Special Tax of City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge).
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-086, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, calling a Special Election for Proposed Changes to the Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Existing Special Tax of City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge).
3. Direct the City Clerk to Conduct a Special Election and take other actions related to such Special Election of the qualified electors of City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge).
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-087, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Declaring Results of a Special Election regarding Proposed Changes to the Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Existing Special Tax of City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge).
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-088, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, determining that Changes to the Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Existing Special Tax of City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge) are Lawfully Authorized and Directing Recording of an Amendment to the Notice of Special Tax Lien.
6. Conduct a first reading of a Special Tax Ordinance No. 1997 of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Amending and Restating Ordinance No. 1986 Levying a Special Tax within City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge).
Mayor Warren asked if any members of the public wished to file a written protest prior to the opening of the public hearing for the proposed changes to the rate and method of apportionment of the existing special tax of City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge).
There was no one who wished to file a protest.
Mayor Warren opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Key stated that no written communications were received.
Senior Accountant Fabiola Palacios provided the staff report.
With no one to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Warren closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Cothran and passed by a vote of 4-1 to adopt the following:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-086, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, calling a Special Election for Proposed Changes to the Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Existing Special Tax of City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge).
The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, and Roberts; NOES: Sandoval; None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
Following the motion, Mayor Warren asked City Clerk Key to open the ballots and announce the results of the election.
City Clerk Key announced that the City received one ballot in favor.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Council Member Roberts to move the following by a vote of 4-1 as follows:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-087, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Declaring Results of a Special Election regarding Proposed Changes to the Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Existing Special Tax of City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge).
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-088, of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, determining that Changes to the Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Existing Special Tax of City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge) are Lawfully Authorized and Directing Recording of an Amendment to the Notice of Special Tax Lien.
3. Conduct a first reading of a Special Tax Ordinance No. 1997 of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Amending and Restating Ordinance No. 1986 Levying a Special Tax within City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge).
The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Warren, Garcia, Cothran, and Roberts; NOES: Sandoval; None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
City Manager Ballantyne thanked the Council for recognizing City employees and highlighted several consent calendar items, including the completion of the gym floor resurfacing at the Jessie Turner Center, more than $1 million in funding for after-school programming, and the submission of a $23 million grant application for a microgrid system and affordable housing gap funding in the downtown area. He also discussed ongoing graffiti removal efforts, noting that staff will return to the Council with additional strategies and encouraged the public to report graffiti through the City’s 311 system. He stated that staff typically completes graffiti removal within 48 hours and will further review options for addressing graffiti on private property.
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
City Treasurer Koehler-Brooks congratulated the newly sworn police officers.
City Clerk Key congratulated all employee award recipients recognized at today’s meeting and thanked first responders for their service. She highlighted a childhood cancer fundraiser at Corky’s South Fontana and encouraged the community to participate. She also commended the National Night Out event.
Council Member Cothran thanked the Police Department for its proactive public safety efforts, highlighted the capabilities of the City’s Eagle One helicopter, and welcomed the newly sworn police officers. He also discussed the reduction of community block party fees, noting that the change was prompted by a resident request and reflects the City’s goal of allowing residents to use City services at minimal cost without generating revenue from such fees.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia expressed hope that everyone had enjoyed the Labor Day weekend and wished everyone a pleasant evening.
Council Member Roberts welcomed the newly sworn police officers and thanked the Police Department for its service to the community. He also congratulated the Employee of the Year recipients, specifically recognizing Hector and David for their contributions, and wished his daughter a happy 55th birthday.
Council Member Sandoval discussed police officer vacancies and encouraged community members interested in joining the Police Department to contact the Police Chief. He also wished his grandson Francisco a happy 12th birthday.
Mayor Warren congratulated the employees recognized during today’s meeting and thanked them for their dedication to the community. She highlighted several recent community events and business openings, including an etiquette class, Fontana Car Show, Boys & Girls Club golf tournament, and the opening of 7-Eleven on Summit Avenue. She also discussed the importance of maintaining Fontana’s positive image and addressed ongoing graffiti concerns, encouraging residents to report incidents and provide descriptions or other information to assist staff and law enforcement. She emphasized the importance of the community and City working together to address these issues.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Warren and the City Council led a moment of silence in memory of the following individuals:
1. Kalvinder Singh
Mayor Warren adjourned the meeting at 3:41 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Steelworkers’ Auditorium located at 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.
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Christina Rudsell, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE FONTANA CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 13, 2026.
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Germaine Key
City Clerk
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