City Council Meeting - 2026-03-10
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Meeting Summary
The Fontana City Council approved consent calendar items including formation of Community Facilities District 2024-1 (South Ridge) with a $14 million bond for infrastructure at the Heights at Southridge townhome development (255 units). Council member Sandoval voted against items G and I related to this CFD formation. The meeting featured ceremonial presentations but no contested zoning or development votes beyond the consent calendar.
Key Decisions (1)
Consent Calendar Approval (excluding items G and I for one member)
City Council approved the consent calendar including Community Facilities District formation for South Ridge development. Council member Sandoval voted against items G and I specifically. The CFD 2024-1 involves a $14 million bond to fund infrastructure for the 255-unit Heights at Southridge townhome project by KB Homes.
Development Activity (1)
Heights at Southridge (Community Facilities District 2024-1)
255 townhome units on approximately 37 acres (27 acres plus 10 acres from city). $14 million CFD bond for infrastructure to be paid by future homeowners, estimated at approximately $55,000 debt obligation per unit.
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Public comment raised concerns about housing affordability, noting the $14 million CFD bond adds approximately $55,000 in debt obligations per unit for new homeowners at the Heights at Southridge development.
Housing Demand
City manages approximately 2,400 affordable housing units and recently purchased a fully constructed 70-unit apartment community to add to affordable housing portfolio.
Infrastructure
New regional navigation center with approximately 220 beds for homeless services will serve eight western San Bernardino County cities from Chino to Rialto.