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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fontana, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY 2026-27 special tax levies for Community Facilities Districts
The Council was scheduled to place sewer, nuisance abatement, weed abatement, and rubbish charges on the property tax rolls for the year — the mechanism by which many Fontana households pay these services.
Development Impact Fee Update
A public hearing was set on adopting an updated Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and new fee schedule — the fees developers pay to offset the cost of growth on roads, parks and public facilities.
Quarterly lien action for delinquent accounts
A public hearing was scheduled on placing liens on properties with delinquent sewer, solid waste, and weed abatement accounts.
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District assessment rates
The Council was scheduled to initiate the annual assessment levy for Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 1 and 2, which fund upkeep of landscaping and lighting in those areas. Property owners in the districts pay these assessments, and a public hearing on the levy is set as part of the process.
November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
The Council was scheduled to call the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election and consolidate it with the statewide election run by the county Registrar of Voters. This sets the stage for Fontana's city races and candidate filing rules.
Fiscal Year 2026/27 Supplemental Budget
The Council was scheduled to act on the supplemental budget report for the coming fiscal year, which can add, adjust or trim spending mid-cycle.
Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Hearing (AB 2561)
A public hearing was set on the city's workforce vacancies and hiring trends under Assembly Bill 2561. The discussion could shed light on how fully staffed city services are and where recruitment is falling short.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter Budget Adjustments
Mid-year budget adjustments for the current fiscal year were approved unanimously, keeping city finances on track heading into the next budget cycle.
2026 Action Plan and federal funding amendments
The city's plan for spending federal community development funds was up for a public hearing, including amendments to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. This determines which housing and community programs get money.
FY 2025-26 Midyear Budget
Staff was scheduled to present the midyear budget status, showing how city spending and revenue are tracking halfway through the fiscal year. It is a key check on whether services and projects stay funded.