City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingFontana, CA · February 13, 2024
Agenda
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Revised Agenda
Ord. No. 1942 Reso. No. 2024-005
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
2:00 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 Key - City Clerk
Janet Koehler-Brooks, City Treasurer
City Council Meeting Revised Agenda February 13, 2024
Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council.
Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana City Council. Meetings are held at 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 Council Chambers 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 Council Chambers. All bags are subject to search. Face masks are
prohibited in the Council Chambers, but clear masks will be provided upon request to
accommodate individuals with medical needs, ensuring their safety and well-being. Before
entering the Council Chambers, 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.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
A. 2:00 P.M. Call To Order/Roll Call:
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:
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:
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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.
A. Approval of Minutes 21-2798
Approve the minutes of the January 23, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting and
the February 1, 2024, Special City Council Meetings.
Attachments: City Council Meeting Minutes 01-23-2024.pdf
Special City Council Meeting Minutes Goal Setting
02-01-2024.pdf
Special City Council Meeting 02-01-2024.pdf
B. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1940, Pertaining to Amend the 21-2796
West End Specific Plan to add “Escape Rooms” (Second
Reading)
Second Reading / Adoption of Ordinance No. 1940, approving Master Case No.
23-094 and Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 23-003 to amend the West
End Specific Plan to add “Escape Room” as a permitted use within the Light
Industrial District (BP2) District in the West End Specific Plan; and that the
reading of the title constitutes the first reading thereof.
Attachments: Ordinance No.1940.docx
C. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1941, Pertaining to a Development 21-2797
Agreement with Fontana Responsible and Compliance Retail,
LLC (Second Reading)
Second Reading / Adoption of Ordinance No. 1941, approving a Development
Agreement with Fontana Responsible and Compliant Retail, LLC, concerning a
retail cannabis business and Direct Staff to File a Notice of Exemption.
Attachments: Ord. No. 1941 docx.docx
D. Accept Additional Recreational Trails Program Grant Funds 21-2669
for the Construction of the San Sevaine Trail, Phase 1,
Segment 2 Project
1. Accept additional grant funds from the State of California Department of
Parks and Recreation in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to construct the San
Sevaine Trail, Phase 1, Segment 2 Project.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment to the
Agreement with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
for the San Sevaine Trail, Phase 1, Segment 2 Project.
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Attachments: Vicinity Map
Contract Amendment
E. Final Acceptance of the Blanchard Avenue Sidewalk Gap 21-2755
Project
Accept as complete the work performed by SNZ Contractors, Inc for the
construction of the Blanchard Avenue Sidewalk Gap Project (#37603115) and
approve the final construction amount of $109,273.75 (Bid No. SB-126-DE-23).
Attachments: Vicinity Map
F. Final Acceptance of the Foothill Boulevard Pavement 21-2765
Rehabilitation Project, from East Avenue to Hemlock Avenue
and All Streets South of Foothill Boulevard to County Line
Accept as complete the work performed by Matich Corporation for the Foothill
Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project (#37604130) and approve the final
construction amount of $3,097,309.28 (Bid No. SB-117-DE-23).
Attachments: Vicinity Map.pdf
G. Family Homelessness Challenge Grant Round 2 Application 21-2769
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and transmit any
documents necessary to ensure the City's timely submittal of the Family
Homelessness Challenge Grant Round 2 Application
H. Police Department Monthly Information Update 21-2784
Accept the Police Department monthly information update for December 2023.
Attachments: December 2023 Report for City Council Rev.pptx
I. Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program Resolution Authorizing 21-2790
Submittal of Application and Other Grant Related Documents.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-005 a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Fontana authorizing application for, and receipt of, up to $1,090,000 of
Prohousing Incentive Program Funds.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and transmit any documents
necessary or appropriate to ensure the City's timely submission of the
Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program application.
Attachments: PIP Application Resolution.docx
J. Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program 21-2801
(HHAP-4) Round 4 Grant Application
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and transmit any
documents necessary to ensure the City's San Bernardino County Office of
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Homeless Services Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program
Round 4 Grant Application
K. Award and approve agreement for management and operation 21-2803
of Stage RED.
1. Award bid (DS-24-16-SP) and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement with ASM Global and Madison Entertainment for operational and
management services for Stage RED.
2. Approve and Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee(s) to make
non-material changes to the agreement and execute any future amendments
required for the operation of Stage RED.
Attachments: Stage Red Operating Agreement with ASM 2.5.24 draft-c1.doc
L. Accept Donation to Public Works Utilities and Streets Division 21-2806
Accept Donation of a LineLazer V 3900 Line Striper from Goldstar Asphalt
Products to Public Works Utilities and Streets Division.
Attachments: Goldstar raffle prize.pdf
M. Approve the Sale of Real Property by the Successor Agency to 21-2809
the City of Fontana.
Approve the Purchase of Real Property Identified as APN 0228-301-51 -
Located at Citrus And South Highland Avenues - by The City of Fontana and
Authorizing the City Manager To Negotiate and Execute a Purchase and Sale
Agreement with the Successor Agency to the Fontana Redevelopment Agency
Attachments: Purchase and Sale Agreement SA Draft-c1.doc
N. Dedication of Fire Station 81 in honor of veteran Fontana Fire 21-2814
Department Engineer Robert E. Hartness
Approve the dedication of Fire Station 81 in honor of veteran Fontana Fire
Department Engineer Robert E. Hartness
O. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-006 ratifying the Director of 21-2824
Emergency Services' Proclamation of Existence of a Local
Emergency
1. Ratify the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency within the
City of Fontana as a result of a powerful, slow moving, atmospheric river
that struck California beginning February 3, 2024;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-006, proclaiming the existence of a local
emergency and waive the full reading.
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Attachments: FONTANA_-_DECLARATION_OF_LOCAL_EMERGENCY_(2)1
.docx
Reso 2024-006.rtf
2024-2-4.Feb-Winter-Storms-SOE-Proc.pdf
County-Proclamation-2024-February-Extreme-Weather-Event.p
df
Approve Consent Calendar Items as recommended by staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
To speak on Public Hearing Items, submit comments via e-mail at
publiccomments@fontanaca.gov. 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. 19-090-R1 and Appeal No. 23-018: Appeal 21-2760
of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny Conditional
Use Permit No. 19-032-R1, a request to modify the existing
conditions of approval of previously approved CUP No.
19-032 in order to allow the sale of single alcoholic
beverages of wine and distilled spirits smaller than 375
milliliters and beer/malt beverages in single size
containers of 40 ounces or less for an existing
convenience store, the Marelias Liquor and Market, located
at 8145 Cypress Avenue (APN:0191-091-22).
Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached
Findings, staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Deny Appeal No. 23-018 and uphold the Planning Commission’s decision
to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 19-032-R1, a request to modify the
conditions of approval for existing approved CUP No. 19-032 in order to
allow the sale of single alcoholic beverages of wine and distilled spirits
smaller than 375 milliliters and beer/malt beverages in single size
containers of 40 ounces or less for Marelias Liquor and Market, an
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existing liquor store located at 8145 Cypress Avenue.
Attachments: Attachment No. 1 Appeal Letter
Attachment No. 2 Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 3 Planning Commission Packet
Attachment No. 4 Public Hearing Notice.docx
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Communications
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointing 21-2799
Regular and Alternate Members to Local Agencies
/Regional Boards
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting on February 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.
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