City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingFontana, CA · December 14, 2021
Agenda
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Regular Agenda
Next: Ord. No. 1876 Reso. No. 2021-119
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
7:00 PM
Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
Acquanetta Warren - Mayor
Phillip W. Cothran - Mayor Pro Tem
John B. Roberts - Council Member
Jesus "Jesse" Sandoval - Council Member
Peter A. Garcia - Council Member
Tonia Lewis - City Clerk
Janet Koehler-Brooks - City Treasurer
City Council Meeting Regular Agenda December 14, 2021
Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council.
Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council. A complete agenda packet is located in
the binder on the table in the lobby of the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers 8353 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 Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 is
wheelchair accessible, and a portable microphone is available. Upon request, this agenda will
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WORKSHOP:
A. 5:00 P.M. City Council Workshop
(A) Housing Solutions (Housing Development Manager 21-1045
Valerie Gonzales to present);
(B) Pavement Management (Public Works Director Keith
Kramer, to present);
(C) Public Communications;
(D) Agenda Review; and
(E) City Manager Comments
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. 6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO 21-852
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
City Negotiator: Shannon Yauchzee, Interim City Manager
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and Rakesha Thomas,
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Employee Organization(s): Teamsters Local 1932 City Hall
Bargaining Unit;
Teamsters Local 1932 Yard Bargaining Unit; Police Officers
Association; Police Benefits Association; and
Management/Confidential Employees
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9 (d) (1)
Case: Glenn Thomas v. City of Fontana
Court: United States District Court-Central District of
California Court Case No. 5:21cv-00452 JGB KK
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Vacant Land on Arrow Blvd (APN 0191-162-05)
City Negotiator: Phillip Burum, Deputy City Manager
Negotiating Party: Cieba Inc.
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Sierra Club v. City of Fontana, et al. San
Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2121605; and
People of the State of California v. City of Fontana, et al.
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2121829
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54956.8)
Property: APN’s 1108-072-01 thru -16 and 1108-074-01 thru
-16
City Negotiator: Shannon Yauchzee, Interim City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Diversified Pacific Communities
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Gov. Code section 54956.8)
Property: APN’s 0191-116-239 and 0191-162-08
City Negotiator: Shannon Yauchzee, Interim City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Labra Investments, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
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(Gov. Code section 54956.8)
Property: APN 0237-411-13
City Negotiator: Shannon Yauchzee, Interim City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Newbridge Homes
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
A. 7:00 P.M. Call To Order/Roll Call:
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A. Fontana Police Department Chaplain Valerie Torres/ Pledge of Allegiance:
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Special Presentations
A. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Veterans 21-1050
Day Writing and Art Contest Winners Essay Winner
(Council Member Jesse Sandoval to present).
B. Mayor Warren and City Council to introduce Chief
Financial Officer Jessica Brown (Interim City Manager
Shannon Yauchzee to present).
C. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize retiring
Human Resources Analyst, Terri Truitt, and Human
Resources Analyst, Nora Haynes (Human Resources
Director Rakesha Thomas to present).
D. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Sergeant
Jon VanTuinen, Corporal Buddy Porch, Officers Aaron
Alcala, Johnsull Doakes, Brandon Gossert, Dustin
Hodgins, Christine Tomicic and Reserve Officer Ryan
Starling as the Police Department’s October 2021
Employees of the Month (Captain Dorsey to present).
E. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Officer
Christopher Drayer and Dispatch Shift Supervisor Mary Jo
Grinceri as the Police Department’s November 2021
Employees of the Month (Captain Dorsey and Captain
Stover to present).
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the City Council for up to 3 minutes on items not
on the Agenda, but within the City Council's jurisdiction. The Mayor and City Council reserve
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the right to adjust this time limit based on the number of speakers who wish to address the
Mayor and City Council. The Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking immediate
action on non-agendized items.
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. Does any member of the public wish to address the City
Council regarding any item on the Consent Calendar before the vote is taken?
A. Approval of Minutes 21-1046
Approve the minutes of the October 26, 2021, and November 9, 2021, Regular
City Council Meetings.
Attachments: Minutes -City Council Regular Meeting 10.26.2021
Minutes -City Council Regular Meeting 11.09.2021
B. 2022 City Hall Holiday and City Council Meeting Calendar 21-986
Approve the attached proposed Calendar of City Holidays and City Council
Meetings for the year 2022.
Attachments: 2022 City Hall Holiday and City Council Meeting Calendar
C. Accept the 2021 TDA Article 3 Grant Award for the Kathy Binks 21-1052
Safe Routes to School Project
1. Accept the 2021 Transportation Development Ace (TDA) Article 3 Grant
Award approved by San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)
for the Kathy Binks Safe Routes to School Project in the amount of $160,000.00.
2. Accept the 2021 Transportation Development Ace (TDA) Article 3 Grant
Award approved by San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)
for the Transit Stop Access Improvement Program in the amount of $37,580.00.
3. Approve Resolution Authorizing the submittal of Claim Forms, submission of
Reimbursement Request Forms, and designate the City Engineer to certify
project completions for the Kathy Binks Safe Routes to School Project and the
Transit Stop Improvement Project related to TDA Article 3 Grant Awards.
Attachments: TDA Cycle 3 Resolution
Kathy Binks Safe Routes Project Vicinity Map
Kathy BinksSRTS Project Award Letter
Transit Stop Improvements Vicinity Map
Transit Stop Improvements Award Letter
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D. Adopt the Part Time and City Hall Salary Tables to Comply 21-1071
with Minimum Wage Increases
Adopt the non-classified, part time salary table and the City Hall Unit salary table
to comply with minimum wage increases, effective January 1, 2022.
Attachments: Part Time Salary Table
City Hall Salary Table
E. Annual Report on Development Impact Fees 21-1048
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-___ of the City Council of the City of Fontana,
approving the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees and making findings
as to unexpended funds.
Attachments: 2021 Annual Report on Development Impact Fees Resolution
2021 Annual Report on Development Impact Fees
F. Approval of the Declaration of Dedication Flood Regulation 21-974
Replacement Basin Agreement for Tract Map No. 18820 and
18944
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Declaration of Dedication
Flood Regulation Basin Agreement with LCD Sierra Crest, LLC. For Tract Map
No. 18820 and 18944
Attachments: Declaration of Dedication of Flood Regulation Replacement
Basin
G. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services 21-1078
Agreement with WLC Architects, Inc. for Fire Station No. 81
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
Professional Services Agreement with WLC Architects, Inc. for Construction
Phase Services in the additional amount of $90,000 for Fire Station No. 81
(SQ-97-DE-20).
Attachments: Vicinity Map
WLC Amendment No. 1
H. Approval of the 2022 Fontana Legislative Platform 21-1089
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Legislative Platform and bring
back updates from time to time.
Attachments: 2022 Legislative Platform
2022 Legislative Platform PowerPoint
I. Award a Construction Contract for Fire Station No. 81 21-1035
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract
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with TELACU Construction Management, Inc. for the construction of the Fire
Station No. 81 project in the amount of $8,205,000.00, authorize a 10%
contingency in the amount of $820,500.00 (Bid No. SB-06-DE-22) and ratify
determination that the protest and appeal filed in connection therewith are
without merit and any deficiencies asserted in connection with the protest and
appeal are insubstantial and waived by the City on such basis as not affecting
the amount of the bid or otherwise providing a competitive advantage.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all utility agreements, utility
easements, and any related items on behalf of the City of Fontana for Fire
Station No. 81.
Attachments: Vicinity Map
Renderings
Bid Results
Bid Detail
J. Award a Bid for the Valley Boulevard/Kaiser Sewer Project. 21-1058
SB-19-PW-22
Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with GRBCON
Inc., for the Valley Boulevard/Kaiser Sewer Project in the amount of $706,746.00
and a 10% contingency of $70,674.60.
Attachments: Bid Recap Letter SB-19-PW-22
Vendors Notified - SB-19-PW-22
SB-19-PW-22 Bid Tabulation
K. Co-Sponsorship Applications Cycle (2) FY 2021/2022 21-1055
Review and approve the four (4) Co-Sponsorships recommended for the second
half of 2021/2022 fiscal year (January 2022 through June 2022 totaling an
amount of $10,546 as recommended by Parks, Community, and Human
Services Commission).
Attachments: Co-Sponsorship Policy 2018
Co-Sponsorship Descriptions
Co-Sponsorship Tier Rating
Co-Sponsorship Cost Breakdown
L. Consider Opting Into Settlement Agreements With Distributors 21-1065
Of Opioids, Amerisource Bergan, Cardinal Health, And
Mckesson, And Opioid Manufacturer Janssen (Owned By
Johnson & Johnson)
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2021-_____,
authorizing the Interim City Manager to:
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1. Opt into settlement agreement with opioid distributors, Amerisource Bergen,
Cardinal Health, and McKesson, and direct the Interim City Manager to execute
any documents necessary to implement the action.
2. Opt into settlement agreement with opioid manufacturer, Janssen (owned by
Johnson & Johnson), and direct the Interim City Manager to execute any
documents necessary to implement the action.
Attachments: Exhibit A - Final Distributor Settlement Agreement
Exhibit B - Final J&J Settlement Agreement
Exhibit C - CA Allocation Agreement - Distributors
Exhibit D - CA Allocation Agreement - J&J
Fontana - National Opioid Settlement - Resolution
Approve Consent Calendar Item as recommended by staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
To speak on Public Hearing Items, submit comments via e-mail at
publiccomments@fontana.org. 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 5:00 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. Quarterly Lien Action for Delinquent Sewer, Rubbish and 21-1070
Weed Abatement Accounts
1. Authorize staff to complete and record lien notices against real property
for those sewer accounts sixty days or more delinquent as described in the
Certified Lien List and direct staff to forward recorded liens to the County for
collection.
2. Authorize staff to complete and record liens against real property for those
rubbish accounts more than ninety days delinquent as described in the
Certified Lien List and direct staff to forward recorded liens to the County for
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collection.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2021- of the City Council of the City of Fontana
adopting the statement of unpaid expenses for weed abatement and
imposing a lien against real property for payment thereof.
Attachments: Weed Abatement Resolution December 2021
Public Hearing Notice - Rubbish
Public Hearing Notice - Sewer
Public Hearing Notice - Weed Abatement
B. Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No. 21-002 - 21-1069
Amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 11 - Fire
Prevention
Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No.
___, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California
approving Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No. 21-002 to amend Chapter
11 - Fire Prevention of the Municipal Code to (1) increase the minimum
building square footage exception for requiring fire sprinklers, (2) require the
installation of fire sprinklers or other appropriate fire suppression system as
approved by the Fire Marshall for all buildings housing vehicles, and (3) allow
installation of residential 13R or 13D fire sprinkler systems in place of
commercial 13 systems for commercial buildings under 5,000 square feet,
and the reading of the title constitutes the first thereof.
Attachments: Fontana Fire Code Amendment Ordinance
Public Hearing Notice
C. Zoning Code Amendment No. 21-009: A request for the 21-1081
adoption of an Urgency Ordinance amending Chapter 30,
Article II, Division 21 to add Subdivision IV to the City
Municipal Code and amending Chapter 30, Article V,
Division 4 to add Section 30-434.1 to regulate urban lot
splits and two-unit projects under SB 9; and finding the
action to be exempt from CEQA
1. Determine that the project is exempt pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3)
(General Rule Exemption), of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section No. 3.07 of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing
CEQA and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption; and,
2. Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance
No. ______, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana,
approving amendments to Chapter 30 (Zoning and Development Code) of
the Fontana Municipal Code, and that the reading of the title constitutes the
first reading thereof.
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Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Senate Bill 9 Urgency Ordinance
Attachment No. 2 - Exhibit A Code Amendment
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem 21-1039
Consider appointment of a Council Member to the Mayor Pro Tem position to
serve for a term of one year.
B. Amendment to Chapter 7 of the Fontana Municipal Code 21-1060
adding Article III. Related to Mandate Electronic and Paperless
Filing of Campaign Finance Disclosure Statements by Elected
Officials, Candidates, or Committees: Introduction and First
Reading of Ordinance
Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No.
2021 - ___, adding Article III to Chapter 7 of the Fontana Municipal Code,
regarding mandate of electronic and paperless filing of Campaign Finance
Disclosure Statements
Attachments: Certification of Electronic Filing System for Statement of
Economic Interests
Ordinance No. 2021-.
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 January 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.
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