Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fontana, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in development with high priority
Renter protections and eviction prevention
A resident described receiving an invalid 60-day eviction notice for a 'substantial remodel' with no permits on file, and said Fontana lacks eviction-prevention support for housed residents, with affordable housing satisfaction scoring below the national average in a recent survey.
59-unit condominium development on Foothill Boulevard
A 2.3-acre site at Foothill Boulevard and Almond Avenue could become a 59-unit attached condominium complex. It would add housing along a busy corridor, and neighbors may weigh in on traffic, parking, and design at the public hearing.
Sierra/Terra Vista Commercial Center
A proposed 69,617-square-foot shopping center anchored by a nearly 50,000-square-foot grocery store at the northwest corner of Sierra Avenue and Terra Vista Drive, including beer and wine sales and a drive-through restaurant. It would also reconfigure parks and planning areas in the Arboretum Specific Plan.
Industrial commerce center appeal near Hilton Drive
Two new industrial commerce center buildings totaling about 72,000 square feet are proposed on nearly 4 acres. New construction in this corridor could bring jobs and investment but also construction activity and truck traffic nearby.
Development Agreements: Goodman, Acacia and North Palisades
Three ordinances on second reading would lock in development agreements for major projects — Goodman, Acacia and North Palisades — covering multiple parcels in the city. These agreements set the terms under which the developers can build.
Commercial center and grocery store at Sierra Avenue and Terra Vista Drive
A 9.3-acre shopping center with a grocery store, shops, a pad building, and a drive-thru restaurant is proposed near Sierra and Terra Vista. The plan also reshapes parts of the Arboretum Specific Plan, which guides how that whole area grows.
48-Unit Apartment Complex at 7227 Oleander Avenue
A 48-unit apartment complex across two three-story buildings is proposed on 1.9 acres on Oleander Avenue. It would add rental housing to the neighborhood pending design approval.
City Hall Renovation Project Phase II
The council was set to award a $49.4 million construction contract to Swinerton Builders for Phase II of the City Hall renovation, plus a separate $554,325 geotechnical testing task order. This is one of the city's biggest capital projects.
Industrial commerce building at 14970 Jurupa Avenue
Prologis wants to build a 492,240-square-foot industrial building near the Southwest Industrial Park. The design review hearing is where neighbors can weigh in on how the project looks, operates, and affects nearby properties.