City Council Meeting - 2026-02-10

Council denied appeal number 25-002 from SAFER (Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility), upholding the Planning Commission's August 19, 2025 approval of a 163-unit multifamily development with 5,000 sq ft commercial retail on 3.5 acres at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Sultana Avenue. The five-story, 81,125 sq ft mixed-use building was approved with categorical exemption under CEQA section 15332 (Class 32 infill).

Council adopted Ordinance 1982 amending emergency shelter overlay development standards to add 11109 Jasmine Street to the overlay district, add security surveillance system requirements, remove time limits for resident stays, and remove limits on walk-in services (requiring referral-only system instead).

Council adopted Ordinance 1983 amending section 30-467 of the municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to comply with AB 462, AB 1154, and SB 543 effective January 1, 2026. Changes include 15-day plan review requirement, no parking for ADUs 500 sq ft or smaller, modified owner occupancy requirements for JADUs, and prohibition on short-term rentals for JADUs.

Council authorized staff to record liens for 298 delinquent sewer accounts, 34 solid waste accounts, and 16 weed abatement accounts totaling approximately $231,000. Unpaid amounts as of July 1 will be added to property tax roll for collection.

Council accepted the annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The city received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion from Eide Bailey. General fund ended with $116.2 million total fund balance, with $12.1 million contribution to ending fund balance. Net position citywide is $1.36 billion.

Council appointed John Roberts as alternate member to the Fontana Industrial Development Authority, replacing Council member Sandoval who requested not to serve in that role.