Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fontana, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in public safety
Emergency Preparedness Month Proclamation
September would be proclaimed Emergency Preparedness Month, encouraging families to stock supplies and make disaster plans.
New Police Officers Sworn In
Eight new Fontana police officers were scheduled to be sworn in, adding to the department's sworn ranks.
Call to remove Commissioner Benjamin Alba
Two residents asked the council to remove Parks, Community and Human Services Commissioner Benjamin Alba, a Claremont police corporal, over the November 28, 2025 traffic-stop death of Diego Rios, which the LA County medical examiner ruled a homicide. The council took no action during the meeting.
West End Regional Navigation Center
The Council was set to award a construction contract of up to $14.6 million for the West End Regional Navigation Center, a homelessness response facility, with $4.2 million in new funding from the Transitional Use Tax fund.
Police helicopter service contract
The Fontana Police Helicopter Service Contract was scheduled for consent calendar approval, funding aerial law enforcement support.
Call for Removal of Parks and Community Services Commissioner
Two residents publicly demanded the removal of a Parks, Community and Human Services Commissioner over alleged misconduct connected to a police-involved incident that resulted in a death, citing ongoing investigations and legal action.
Opioid support and response services agreement
A one-year, $310,104 agreement with The River's Edge Ranch was on the consent calendar to provide opioid support and response services in the community.
K-9 Unit Personnel Changes
Retiring K-9 "Goose" goes home with his handler Mark Wyrick, and a new dog "Chico" is being donated by Fontana Police K-9 Pals to join the unit.
Automated License Plate Reader Cameras
The city planned to spend about $1.05 million on Motorola license plate reader cameras citywide. The technology helps police locate stolen vehicles and suspects but raises questions about surveillance of everyday drivers.
Police Misconduct Settlement
Fontana is shelling out nearly $1 million to settle a claim that a 17-hour police interrogation psychologically tortured a man. That means local tax dollars are covering the fallout from a serious police-conduct case.