City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingFontana, CA · March 26, 2024
Agenda
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Revised Agenda
Ord. No. 1942 Reso. No. 2024-010
Tuesday, March 26, 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 March 26, 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.
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. 1:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
A. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING 21-2914
LITIGATION
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Thomas Anthony Perez v. City of Fontana
Case no. 5:19-cv-01623-DMG (KKx)
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
A. 2:00 P.M. Call To Order/Roll Call:
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INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Special Presentations
A. 1. Mayor Warren and City Council to recognize Officers 21-2908
Steven Gomez and David Martinez, Dispatch Supervisor
Justine Mojarro and Dispatcher II Genevieve Blanco, as
November 2023 Employees of the Month (Captains Burton
and Stover to present).
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 21-2903
Approve the minutes of the March 12, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
Attachments: City Council Meeting Minutes 03-12-2024.pdf
B. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 3 with David 21-2867
Evans and Associates, Inc. for Landscape Plan Check and
Inspection Review Services
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment No. 2
to Task Order No. 3 with David Evans and Associates, Inc. in the amount
of $47,000 and an amended task order total of $140,000 for additional
landscape plan check and inspection services.
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2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any future
amendments to Task Order No. 3 with David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Attachments: DEA Master Agreement SQ-87-DE-19.pdf
PO 22400508 Landscape .pdf
PO 22400508-01 REVISED Landscape Plan Checks.pdf
C. Accept a Grant and Approve and Authorize City Manager to 21-2883
Execute the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with
Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Agreement in the
amount of $15,000,000 for the Building a Better Connected
Inland Empire Project at Cherry Avenue and Victoria
Avenue within the Westgate Specific Plan Area
1. Authorize and approve the City Manager to execute the Rebuilding
American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant
agreement for the Building a Better Connected Inland Empire project at
Cherry Avenue and Victoria Avenue within the Westgate Specific Plan
area.
2. Accept $15,000,000 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with
Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) for the Building a Better Connected Inland Empire
project at Cherry Avenue and Victoria Avenue within the Westgate
Specific Plan area.
Attachments: RAISE Grant Agreement.pdf
D. Final Acceptance of Street, Storm Drain, Sewer, 21-2891
Landscape, and Signing & Striping Improvements on the
northeast corner of Sierra Avenue and Segovia Lane for
Tract No. 18944
1. Accept as complete the street, storm drain, sewer, landscape, and signing
& striping improvements for Tract No. 18944, located on the northeast
corner of Sierra Avenue and Segovia Lane.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-010, accepting sewers in Tract No. 18944 as
part of the City sewer system.
Attachments: TR 18944 MAP.pdf
VICINITY MAP TRACT 18944.pdf
TRACT 18944 - RESOLUTION.doc
E. Award a Construction Bid for the Village of Heritage North, 21-2896
South, and West Pavement Rehabilitation Project
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction
contract with LCR Earthwork & Engineering, Corp. for the construction of
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the Village of Heritage North, South, and West Pavement Rehabilitation
Project, in the amount of $1,290,941.00 and authorize a 10% contingency
in the amount of $129,094.10 (Bid No. DE-153-23-SB)
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all utility
agreements, utility easements, and subsequent agreements on behalf of
the City of Fontana for the Village of Heritage North, South, and West
Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
Attachments: Bid Results Village of Heritage.pdf
BidResultDetail364277.pdf
F. County Second District Supervisor Senior Scholarship 21-2902
Program Memorandum of Understanding
Authorize the Community Services Department to enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding with San Bernardino County, Second District Supervisor,
Jesse Armendarez.
Attachments: County Scholarship MOU.docx
G. Small Business Revolving Loan Program 21-2906
1. Authorize the City Manager to establish and implement a Revolving
Loan Fund Program in the amount of $530,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreement with AmPac to
administer the loan program.
Attachments: 2.20.23 BBK Edits AmPac
Contract-c1_rpbk21324_Final.docx
H. Out-Of-Area Sewer Service Agreement (ANX No. 23-001), 21-2920
between the City of Fontana and Maria Lourdes Burciaga,
for the sewer service provided by the City of Fontana to
14775 Carmel Street (APN: 0231-251-37).
1. Find that the project is Exempt pursuant to Section No. 15268(b)(4)
(Ministerial Project, Utility Connection) of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and, direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and,
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Out-Of- Area
Sewer Service Agreement (ANX No. 23-001) with Maria Lourdes
Burciaga, for the provision of sewer service to an existing single-family
residence located at 14775 Carmel Street, within the western sphere of
influence of the City of Fontana.
Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 2 - Notice of Exemption
Attachment No. 3 - Out-Of-Area Sewer Service Agreement
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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. Quarterly Lien Action for Delinquent Sewer, Rubbish and 21-2890
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. 2024-011, 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 March 2024
B. Public Hearing and Adoption of HUD Community 21-2897
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships
Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant 2024 Annual
Action Plan
1. Adopt the draft FY2024-25 Annual Action Plan for Community
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Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programming;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to execute and
transmit any documents necessary or desirable, including but not limited
to purchase agreements that may include acquisitions costs up to the full
amount of the allocated funds, to ensure the City's timely receipt and
execution of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions
Grant (ESG) programs;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to execute and
transmit any documents necessary or desirable, including but not limited
to purchase agreements that may include acquisitions costs up to the full
amount of the allocated funds, to facilitate the timely administration of the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Acquisition, Rehabilitation,
and Rental Program including but not limited to property purchase
agreements.
Attachments: FY2024-25 AAP DRAFT FINAL
C. Proposal for Mandating Electronic Filing of Campaign 21-2857
Finance Disclosure Statements and Statements of
Economic Interests and Implementation of a Campaign
Sign Deposit
1. Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance
No. 1942 amending Chapter 7, Article III of the Fontana Municipal Code,
regarding mandating electronic and paperless filing of Campaign Finance
Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interests.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-012, adopting a refundable campaign sign
deposit.
Attachments: Ord 1942.docx
Reso 2024-012.docx
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Communications
ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
A. Elected Officials Communications/Reports
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
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Adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting on April 9, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the
Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.
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