City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingFontana, CA · June 27, 2023
Agenda
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Regular Agenda
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M
Ord. No.1914 Reso. No. 2023-045
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
7:00 PM
Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers
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 McClellan Key - City Clerk
Janet Koehler-Brooks, City Treasurer
City Council Meeting Regular Agenda June 27, 2023
WORKSHOP:
A. City Council Workshop
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
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS 21-2298
(Gov. Code section 54956.8)
Property: APN # 0194-351-15
City Negotiator: Phillip Burum, Deputy City Manager
Negotiating Party: Century Sierra LLC
Under Negotiating: 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:
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Special Presentations
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A. 1. Mayor Warren and City Council to swear in new Fontana 21-2287
Police Officers Joseph Bueti, Tyrell Jones, Daniel Precie,
Nicholas Straka, Brendan Whobrey, and Charles Yllan
(Chief Michael Dorsey to present).
2. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Officer
Corey Garcia and Dispatchers Laura Asten and Shannon
Behrse as the Fontana Police Department May 2023
Employees of the Month (Captain Brian Binks to present).
3. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize the 2023
Miss Fontana Court.
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 .
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 21-2282
Approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023, City Council Meeting.
Attachments: City Council Minutes 6-13-203.docx
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B. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Service 21-2155
Provider Contract Award
Award bid (SP-86-HD-23) and authorize the City Manager to enter into a
one-year agreement, with up to four one-year extensions, with Water of Life
Community Church as the designated service provider for the utilization of
Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funds.
Attachments: ESG WOL DRAFT Agreement.pdf
C. Acceptance of Final Map for Tract No. 20546 21-2197
Approve the Final Map for Tract No. 20546 located along Valencia Avenue
between Oleander Avenue and Cypress Avenue; accept easements; and
authorize the City Manager to enter into a Subdivision Agreement with the
subdivider.
Attachments: Subdivision Improvement Agreement.pdf
Tract Map 20546.pdf
Vicinity Map.pdf
D. Adopt Resolutions Adopting New and Updated Job 21-2172
Descriptions and Salary Ranges for Specific Classifications
throughout the City and Approving Updated Salary Tables
for Various Employee Groups as Outlined in Current Labor
Agreements or Contracts.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-045, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Fontana adopting new and updated job descriptions and salary
ranges for specific classifications throughout the City and the updated
corresponding salary table.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-046, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Fontana adopting the updated salary tables for the Executive
Group, Fontana Police Benefit Association, Fontana Police Officer’s
Association, Fontana Police Management Association, Teamsters Local
1932 City Hall Unit, Teamsters Local 1932 Public Works Unit, and the
Management/Confidential Group for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
Attachments: Resolution 23-XXX Job Descriptions & Salary Table for Sr.
Landscape Planner & IT Infrastructure Mgr
Resolution 23-XXX Salary Table Updates FY 23/24
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E. Annual Placement of Sewer Charges on the Property Tax 21-2207
Rolls
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-047 of the City Council of the City of Fontana,
California, directing the placement of sewer charges on the property tax bills
for collection.
Attachments: Sewer Resolution 2023.pdf
F. Annual Placement of Weed Abatement Charges on the 21-2208
Property Tax Rolls
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-048 of the City Council of the City of Fontana,
California, directing the placement of weed abatement charges on the
property tax bills for collection.
Attachments: Weed Resolution 2023.pdf
G. Annual Placement of Rubbish Charges on the Property Tax 21-2209
Rolls
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-049 of the City Council of the City of Fontana,
California, directing the placement of rubbish charges on the property tax bills
for collection.
Attachments: Rubbish Resolution 2023.pdf
H. Accept Donation from Bel-Air Swap Meet, Inc 21-2211
Accept donation from Bel-Air Swap-Meet, Inc in the amount of $4,000 for use
towards 2023 Summer Concert Series.
Attachments: Bel Air Swap Meet (Summer Concert Series).pdf
I. Accept Donation from Fontana Foundation of Hope (2023 21-2212
Summer Concert Series)
Accept donation from Fontana Foundation of Hope in the amount of $ 2,000
for use towards the 2023 Summer Concert Series.
Attachments: Fontana Foundation of Hope (Summer Concert Series).pdf
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J. Final Acceptance for the Construction of Etiwanda Avenue 21-2257
and Slover Avenue/Airport Drive SCE Undergrounding
Project SB-02-DE-22.
Accept as complete the work performed by E.E. Electric, Inc. for the
Construction of Etiwanda Avenue and Slover Avenue/Airport Drive SCE
Undergrounding Project SB-02-DE-22 and approve the final construction
amount of $939,709.37.
Attachments: Vicinity Map
K. Accept a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) 21-2263
Grant for the TMS Upgrades at Existing Traffic Signals
Project.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to Accept the HSIP Grant in the
amount of $665,900 for the TMS Upgrades at Existing Traffic Signals Project
and authorize staff to request reimbursements to grant requirements.
Attachments: HSIP Cycle 11 Fontana Award Letter
L. Proposed naming of the new Dog Park at North Heritage 21-2276
Park.
Approve the Park, Community and Human Services Commission
recommendation to name the new Dog Park at North Heritage Park in honor
of Mr. Terrance “Terry” Martin.
M. Feeding America Memorandum of Understanding 21-2278
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign and enter a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with Feeding America allowing the City’s
Community Services Department and its Fontana Community Senior Center
be utilized as a distribution center for the Senior Mobile Food Pantry
Program.
Also, authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign any future
documents, amendments, etc. relating to this program’s MOU and the Senior
Mobile Food Pantry Program.
Attachments: MOU-Fontana Community Senior Center .pdf
N. Police Department Monthly Information Update 21-2279
Accept the Police Department monthly information update for May 2023.
Attachments: May 2023 Report for City Council Rev.pptx
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O. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Crossing 21-2280
Guard Services with Rialto Unified School District for the
2022-2023 School Year
1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Rialto Unified
School District (RUSD) and City of Fontana for crossing guard services
provided by RUSD for the 2022-2023 school year.
2. Approve an appropriation from Fund 101 to 10140352.8130 to allow the
City to fund 50% of the cost of crossing guard services for the one (1)
RUSD elementary school that falls within the City of Fontana.
Attachments: RUSD Crossing Guard exp 2023.pdf
P. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Crossing 21-2281
Guard Services with Rialto Unified School District for
2023-2027 School Years
1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Rialto Unified
School District (RUSD) and the City of Fontana for crossing guard
services provided by RUSD effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027
for a total estimate of $73,468.00.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and any future
amendments during the term of the MOU.
3. Approve a recurring appropriation from Fund 101 to 10140114.8130 to
allow the City to fund 50% of the cost of crossing guard services for the
one (1) RUSD elementary school that falls within the City of Fontana.
Attachments: RUSD Crossing Guard exp 2024.pdf
Q. Approve Purchase of Motorola Portable Radios 21-2284
1. Approve the Sole Source of the APX6000 Motorola radios and
accessories from Motorola Solutions to be utilize on the County of San
Bernardino’s 800 MHz radio system.
2. Authorize the Purchasing Division to issue purchase orders to the County
of San Bernardino’s vendor; Motorola Solutions, to purchase the
APX6000 Motorola radios with Asset Seizure Fund #223.
Attachments: QUOTE-2161896-7 (Updated Quote).pdf
Sole Source - Fontana PD.pdf
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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.
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A. Second Combined General Plan Amendments and Projects for 21-2204
the 2nd General Plan Cycle of 2023; Part No. 1 (Shea Industrial
Commerce Center Project) and Part No. 2 (North Fontana
Industrial Commerce Center Project).
Part No. 1 - Shea Industrial Commerce Center Project
Master Case No. 21-090, General Plan Amendment No. 21-004, Zoning
District Map Amendment (Zone Change) No. 21-006, Tentative Parcel Map
No. 20523 (TPM No. 21-018), Design Review No. 21-034, and Development
Agreement No. 22-006 to change the subject site’s land use designation for
approximately 11.1 adjusted gross acres from Multi Family High
Residential (R-MFH) to Light Industrial (I-L) and to consider site and
architectural design for the development of a 199,999 square foot industrial
commerce center building and associated Final Environmental Impact
Report.
1.a Adopt Resolution No. 2023-050 (Part No. 1 of General Plan Amendment
cycle No. 2 of 2023,) a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana
certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), (State Clearinghouse
No. 2022030544), adopting a Statement of Overriding Consideration, a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Facts and
Findings, and directing staff to file a Notice of Determination, approving General
Plan Amendment No. 21-004 (Part No. 1 of General Plan Amendment cycle No.
2 of 2023) amending the General Plan Land Use designation on approximately
11.1 adjusted gross acres (APNs: 0239-151-09 and -38) from Multi Family High
Residential (R-MFH) to Light Industrial (I-L) and approving Tentative Parcel Map
No. 20523 (TPM No. 21-018) to merge two parcels into one and approving
Design Review No. 21-034 for the construction of a 199,999 square foot
industrial commerce center and associated on-site and off-site improvements,
and subject to the Conditions of Approval; and,
1.b Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No.
1914, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving a
Zoning District Map Amendment (Zone Change) No. 21-006 changing the zoning
designation for APNs: 0239-151-09 and -38 from Multi Family High Residential
(R-5) to Light Industrial (M-1) for approximately 11.1 acres located north of Casa
Grande Avenue and east of Sierra Avenue, and that the reading of the title
constitutes the first reading thereof; and,
1.c Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No.
1915, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving
Development Agreement No. 22-006 for a public benefit fee.
Part No. 2 - North Fontana Industrial Commerce Center Project
Master Case No. 21-099, General Plan Amendment No. 21-005, Zoning
District Map Amendment (Zone Change) No. 21-007, Tentative Parcel Map
No. 20608 (TPM No. 21-022), Design Review No. 21-039, and Development
Agreement No. 22-007 - to change the subject site’s land use designation
for approximately 19.0 adjusted gross acres from General Commercial
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(C-G) and Multi Family High Residential (R-MFH) to Light Industrial (I-L) for
the development of two (2) industrial commerce center buildings totaling
approximately 385,043 square feet and associated Final Environmental
Impact Report.
2.a Adopt Resolution No. 2023-051 (Part No. 2 of General Plan Amendment
cycle No. 2 of 2023,) a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana
approving the North Fontana Industrial Commerce Center Project pursuant to
the previously certified EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2022030544), attached
Facts and Findings, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
and directing staff to file a Notice of Determination; approving General Plan
Amendment No. 21-005 (Part No. 2 of General Plan Amendment cycle No. 2 of
2023) amending the General Plan Land Use designation on approximately 19.0
adjusted gross acres (APNs: 0239-151-19, -25, -26, and -36) from General
Commercial (C-G) and Multi Family High Residential (R-MFH) to Light Industrial
(I-L) and approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 20608 (TPM No. 21-022) to merge
four parcels into two and Design Review No. 21-039 for the construction of two
(2) industrial commerce center buildings totaling approximately 385,043 square
feet and associated on-site and off-site improvements and subject to the
Conditions of Approval; and,
2.b Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No.
1916, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving Zoning
District Map Amendment (Zone Change) No. 21-007, to amend the Zoning
District Map changing the Zoning Designation for APNs: 0239-151-19, -25, -26,
and -36 from General Commercial (C-2) and Multi Family High Residential (R-5)
to Light Industrial (M-1) for approximately 19.0 acres located south of Duncan
Canyon Road and east of Sierra Avenue, and that the reading of the title
constitutes the first reading thereof; and,
2.c Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No.
1917, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana, approving
Development Agreement No. 22-007.
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Attachments: Attachment No. 1 (Part No. 1) - City Council Resolution
Certifying EIR and Facts and Findings - MCN21-090
Attachment No. 2 (Part No. 1) - City Council Resolution
GPA,TPM, DR - MCN21-090
Attachment No. 3 (Part No. 1) - City Council Ordinance Zone
Change - MCN21-090
Attachment No. 4 (Part No. 1) - City Council Ordinance DA -
MCN21-090
Attachment No. 5 (Part No. 1) - Planning Commission Packet -
MCN21-090
Attachment No. 6 (Part No. 1) - Draft Planning Commission
Minutes - MCN21-090
Attachment No. 7 (Part No. 1) - CIty Council Public Hearing
Notice - MCN21-090
Attachment No. 8 (Part No. 2) - City Council Resolution
Certifying Previously EIR and Facts and Findings - MCN21-099
Attachment No. 9 (Part No. 2) - City Council Resolution GPA,
TPM, DR - MCN21-099
Attachment No. 10 (Part No. 2) - City Council Ordinance Zone
Change - MCN21-099
Attachment No. 11 (Part No. 2) - City Council Ordinance DA -
MCN21-099
Attachment No. 12 (Part No. 2) - Planning Commission Packet -
MCN21-099
Attachment No. 13 (Part No. 2) - Draft Planning Commission
Minutes - MCN21-099
Attachment No. 14 (Part No. 2) - City Council Public Hearing
Notice - MCN21-099
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B. Master Case Nos. 23-040 and -041 and Appeal (APL) Nos. 21-2205
23-013, and -014 - Appeal of the Planning Commission’s
decision to uphold the Director of Planning’s approval of
Administrative Site Plan No. 22-013, for the request to modify
an existing Southern California Edison (SCE) transmission
tower by adding new wireless telecommunications equipment
consisting of twelve (12) panel antennas, fifteen (15) radio
remote units (RRUs) and ground mounted equipment within a
new lease area of approximately 200 square feet, pursuant to
CEQA determinations
Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Uniform Appeal Letter from Appellant(s
Attachment No. 2 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 3 - Director's Action Packet 2-16
Attachment No. 4 - Responses from the Eukon Group and
AT&T
Attachment No. 5 - Planning Commission Packet 4-4 and 4-18
Attachment No. 6 - Notice of Public Hearing
Attachment No. 7 - Correspondence and AT&T Presentation.pdf
C. Quarterly Lien Action for Delinquent Sewer, Rubbish and 21-2210
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 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
collection.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-052 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: Public Hearing Notice - Rubbish
Public Hearing Notice - Sewer
Public Hearing Notice - Weed Abatement
Weed Abatement Resolution June 2023
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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)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Unfinished Business
NEW BUSINESS:
A. New Business
A. Municipal Code Update Chapters 1 and 20 21-2296
1. Determine that staff recommendations to modify sections 1-1, 1-2, 1-7
and 1-14 in Chapter 1 of the Fontana Municipal Code are appropriate,
make for a more intuitive municipal code, and incorporate current best
practices of the City; and approve such modifications.
2. Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance
No. 1918 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana,
California, amending sections 1-1, 1-2, 1-7 and 1-14 in Chapter 1 of the
Fontana Municipal Code to make the sections more intuitive and to
incorporate current best practices.
3. Determine that the amendments for Chapter 20 of the Fontana Municipal
Code will provide for a more efficient administration, and approve such
amendments.
4. Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance
No. 1919 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana,
California, amending section 20-27 of the Fontana Municipal Code to
revise the process of modifying the specifications for an employment
position such that it requires only City Manager approval.
Attachments: FMC Chapter 1 Amendments-c1.docx
FMC Chapter 20 Amendments-c1.docx
Chapter_1MuniCodeUpdatesRedline.docx
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
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A. City Manager Communications
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
A. Elected Official Communications 21-2003
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting on July 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.
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