City Council Meeting - 2026-03-24
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Meeting Summary
The Fontana City Council meeting on March 24, 2026 was primarily ceremonial and procedural, with no major zoning or development votes. The council approved a quarterly lien action for 180 delinquent sewer accounts and 81 solid waste accounts totaling approximately $119,000. Staff communications highlighted the award of a contract for a new City Hall building with demolition expected to begin in May-June 2026, and ongoing affordable housing investments totaling over $50 million in recent years.
Key Decisions (1)
Quarterly Lien Action for Delinquent Sewer and Solid Waste Accounts
City council authorized recording of liens for 180 sewer accounts (60+ days delinquent) and 81 solid waste accounts (90+ days delinquent) totaling approximately $119,000. If unpaid by July 1, amounts will be added to annual property tax roll.
Development Activity (7)
New City Hall Building
Contract awarded for new City Hall building; demolition of existing building expected to begin May-June 2026
South Fontana Affordable Housing
First phase of 50 units plus 56 additional units offering rents at 50-80% of market rate; $17 million dedicated, groundbreaking expected summer 2026
Cypress Grove Apartments
30-unit housing community including permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless and very low income residents; $12 million investment
Affordable Housing Community Acquisition
City acquired community for $26 million providing 70 new apartments at below market rates
Homeless Navigation Center
Building being converted to homeless navigation center; city invested $12 million with another $12 million planned before sale to county
Valley Boulevard Motel Conversion (The Path)
60-room/120-bed homeless facility currently operating
Second Motel Acquisition for Homeless Services
$9 million investment; conversion process underway
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
City staff reported California is in a severe housing crisis with waiting lists for affordable housing several years long; Fontana has 2,300-2,400 units with affordability covenants but thousands more needed for population size and income levels.
Housing Demand
Student survey of 29 residents across Fontana parks and neighborhoods found lack of affordable housing and housing assistance as top concerns, with young adults unable to afford moving out despite full-time minimum wage employment.
Housing Demand
City has invested approximately $50 million in housing and homelessness services over past three years, including $17 million dedicated to homelessness services and facilities.
Sentiment
2025 point-in-time count showed homelessness in Fontana increased by 20% to 364 people, indicating continued pressure on housing affordability.
Infrastructure
New City Hall construction contract awarded with favorable pricing; demolition to begin May-June 2026, signaling continued municipal investment in downtown area.