Fabiola Barrita

The meeting included the recognition of an outgoing Planning Commissioner and the acceptance of a regional readers' choice award. Public communications addressed local concerns regarding youth employment opportunities, neighborhood safety and security, municipal election candidate statement costs, and civic engagement. Council action included the approval of several ordinances and development agreements, construction contracts for traffic signal projects, and the initiation of assessment proceedings for landscape and lighting districts. Additionally, the Council held public hearings on workforce recruitment and retention trends and the vacation of a public right-of-way easement. New policy approvals, budget adjustments, and an interim appointment to the Planning Commission were also finalized.

This vision statement outlines Fontana's aspiration to be a dynamic and thriving community that supports education, growth, safety, and a positive community fabric, actively creating opportunities for social and economic investment. The strategic objectives focus on fostering teamwork, operating in a business-like manner, practicing sound fiscal management, promoting economic development, improving public safety, investing in city infrastructure, concentrating on intergovernmental relations, increasing citizen involvement, promoting affordable housing, and preserving the local environment for future generations.

The council meeting addressed several items, including a commemorative presentation for a Planning Commissioner, an arts award recognition for the Art Depot Gallery, and public comments concerning local employment opportunities for teenagers, neighborhood safety, and a request for the removal of a commissioner. Discussions were held on election policies, including candidate statement fees and signage compliance. Additionally, the council reviewed city workforce vacancy and retention trends in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561, approved a public right-of-way vacation for a specific development project, adopted a policy for telephonic or internet service disruptions for meetings as required by Senate Bill 707, and reviewed the 2026-2027 supplemental budget, covering revenue changes and departmental expenditure adjustments.

The council and fire protection district held a joint meeting where they discussed public comments concerning the removal of a commissioner, approved the consent calendar, and held public hearings regarding municipal code amendments for downtown standards and development agreement amendments for logistics centers. Additionally, the council reviewed the third-quarter budget status report, received communications regarding city events and community achievements, and acknowledged local graduation news.

The meeting included ceremonial proclamations for Building and Safety Month and Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Public comments covered issues regarding homelessness, police officer accountability, and opioid support service contracts. The Council discussed and approved contracts for homeless case management and housing navigation services. Additionally, the Council held public hearings regarding the 2026 Action Plan and substantial amendments to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, and continued an appeal regarding a land use and industrial development project.