Council Member, District 4· 2022-12-13 to 2026-11-01 (start of current term 2022-12-13 per Fontana Herald News article on Dec. 13, 2022 swearing-in, on council since 1992; month-level end: November 2026 per city bio 'current term will expire in November 2026' fontanaca.gov/2792; re-sweep Dec 2026)
John B. Roberts
Fontana, California
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Voice
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- 1:30
- Avg per meeting
- 0:45
- Segments
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Top issues during term (20)
59-unit condominium development on Foothill Boulevard
No direct cost to the city is stated; new condo construction could add property tax revenue while increasing corridor traffic.
Storage building legalization at 10880 Mulberry Avenue
No cost to residents; the private business bears permitting and required architectural improvement costs.
Fontana Gateway Specific Plan zero-foot setback amendment
No direct cost to residents — it's a development standard change affecting private industrial properties.
FY 2026-27 special tax levies for Community Facilities Districts
These charges appear on property tax bills; amounts vary by parcel and service.
Street Paving and Traffic Signal Funding
About $1.09 million for construction, plus roughly $110,000 in contingency.
Industrial commerce center appeal near Hilton Drive
Public benefit fees tied to the project are redistributed among parcels rather than increased or reduced overall.
Call to remove Commissioner Benjamin Alba
Delinquent Sewer and Solid Waste Liens
Liens add charges to delinquent property owners' accounts.
Zoning and Development Code amendments (MCA 26-0005)
San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust Participation
The city accepted $500,000 in county HHAP-5 funding for homeless housing and assistance.
Renter protections and eviction prevention
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District assessment rates
Property owners in LMD No. 1 and LMD No. 2 would pay the 2026-27 assessments; the amounts were not stated on the agenda.
General Plan conformance findings for City property leases
Aldea Apartments expansion with $1.2M federal funding
$1.2 million in federal funds for the expansion.
Ventata at Duncan Canyon gas station and drive-thru amendment
New Police Officers Sworn In
Emergency Preparedness Month Proclamation
Water of Life Community Church Property Acquisition
Purchase price not stated in the agenda materials.
Village of Heritage Liberty Parkway Pavement Rehabilitation
An added $638,054.80 on top of a contract now totaling about $3.19 million.
Block Party Permit Fee Reduction
Reduces what residents pay for block party permits.
Decisions during term (52)
Recorded while Roberts was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Calendar — Minutes of October 6, 2026
MCN 25-0035: Specific Plan Amendment No. 25-0001 and Administrative Site Plan No. 25-0017
Consent Calendar (30 items, ~$8.6M)
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1997 — CFD No. 117 (Southridge) Special Tax
Fiscal Year 2026-27 First Quarter Budget Status Report
Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for CFD No. 113 (The Gardens Phase Two)
Master Case No. 25-0064: Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions - A request to approve an Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement with MV RE Holdings LLC pursuant to…
Master Case Number 25-0051: Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions - A request to approve an Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement with MV HBC, LLC pursuant to California…
Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Drainage Acceptance and Maintenance Covenant and Agreement with Jack M. Chen et al. and BCT Development, for the Development of a 595 Multi-Family Unit Project on the Southwest Corner of Citrus…
Final acceptance of the construction project Tamarind and Industry Pump Station Improvement Project - Bid No. SB-148-PW-23
Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies (Cal OES 130)
Video Management System Replacement - Phase II
Final Acceptance of Ralph M. Lewis Sports Park Artificial Turf Installation for Fields 5 & 6 (PW-26-180-SB).
Authorize the Purchase of One (1) Altec AT37G Aerial Truck.
Approval of a Purchase Order for Consulting Services for the City of Fontana’s 7th Cycle Housing Element Update.
2025 Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Approve an increase for Architectural Services to include Dry Utility Coordination and roof design changes for City Owned property located at 8572 Sierra Avenue.
Acceptance of Final Map for Tract No. 20782
Donation of Two Surplus Vehicles to Fontana Rotary Club to help the City of San Felipe
Approve Donation of Surplus 800 Mhz Radios and Chargers to San Bernardino County Radio.
Voting record (9)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Calendar (30 items, ~$8.6M)
Financial conflict of interest on Item AB — one of the parties is his residential tenant.