FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Title
Master Case No. (MCN) 25-0082: General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 25-0001 and Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No. 25-0012: General Plan Amendment to modify the Community Mobility and Circulation Element to incorporate the updated truck route map and modify existing policies and actions, as well as add new policies and actions under Goals 2 and 7 of the Circulation Element to meet the requirements of Assembly Bill 98; Fontana Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 17 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article X (Truck Routes) to modify the listed city commercial truck route system to be consistent with the proposed Community Mobility and Circulation Element amendments, pursuant to an Addendum to the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Determine that this Ordinance is not a project pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 8.06 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local CEQA Guidelines, because this addendum to the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2016021099) does not propose any major revisions to the General Plan FEIR and no new additional impacts beyond what was anticipated have been identified, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-110 (General Plan Amendment Cycle No. 2 of 2025), a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana approving General Plan Amendment No. 25-0001, amending the City of Fontana General Plan Community Mobility and Circulation Element to incorporate the updated truck route map and modify existing policies and actions, as well as add new policies and actions under Goal 2 of the Circulation Element to meet the requirements of Assembly Bill 98; and
3. Read by title only, waive further reading of, and introduce Ordinance No. 1978, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana approving Master Case No. 25-0082 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0012, amending Chapter 17 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article X (Truck Routes) to modify the listed city commercial truck route system to be consistent with the proposed Community Mobility and Circulation Element amendments; and that the reading of the title constitutes the first reading thereof.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• To increase citizen involvement by seeking community input.
• To increase citizen involvement by informing the public about issues, program, and accomplishments.
• To increase citizen involvement by providing the community with information on development projects.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by focusing on relief of traffic congestion.
DISCUSSION:
On September 24, 2024, Assembly Bill (AB) 98 was signed into law requiring all cities and counties in the warehouse concentration region, which includes Fontana, to update their General Plan Circulation Elements with specific requirements for truck routes. More specifically, AB 98 requires the City to identify and establish specific travel routes for the transport of goods, materials, or freight for storage, transfer, or redistribution to safely accommodate truck traffic and avoid residential areas and sensitive receptors. The City is also required to maximize the use of interstate or state-divided highways as preferred routes for truck routes, and maximize use of arterial roads, major thoroughfares, and predominantly commercially oriented City streets when state or interstate highways are not utilized. The law’s Circulation Element requirement goes into effect by January 1, 2028. However, jurisdictions in the State’s warehouse concentration region, such as the City of Fontana, must meet this requirement by January 1, 2026.
The City’s Community Mobility and Circulation Element is proposed to be amended primarily to incorporate AB 98 requirements for a designated truck-route network, while keeping the broader multi-modal framework established in the Fontana Forward General Plan Update 2015-2035. The City’s existing Truck Route Map (Exhibit 9.7, Truck Routes) would be updated to shift truck traffic away from residential uses and sensitive receptors to major City streets and state freeways and highways, while improving direct connectivity between regional transportation facilities and industrial and related uses. The update also clarifies what facilities are officially part of the City-controlled local truck route network, removing references to streets under the jurisdiction of the County of San Bernardino or cities adjacent to Fontana. The proposed updated truck route network would continue to provide access for industrial and similar uses, with parcels being within a short drive to either local or regional truck routes.
In addition, the General Plan Amendment proposes minor text changes to existing policies and actions in the Community Mobility and Circulation Element, as well as the addition of new policies and actions. The changes and additions would further address AB 98 requirements to provide specific truck route requirements and avoid residential areas and sensitive receptors, as well as direct the City towards meeting other AB 98 requirements. A detailed summary of the proposed text changes to General Plan policies and actions is provided within Attachment No. 1.
Chapter 17, Article X of the City’s Municipal Code would modify the listed city commercial truck route system to be consistent with the proposed Community Mobility and Circulation Element amendments. A detailed summary of the proposed text changes to the Municipal Code is provided within Attachment No. 2.
As part of the process, the City engaged with community members and stakeholders. The engagement process consisted of three components. First, as part of Senate Bill 18 (SB 18) requirements, staff mailed local California Native American tribes to inform them of these changes and allow them to request further consultation. Second, online map surveys provided an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed changes to the truck route map. Four versions of the survey were available: English- and Spanish-language surveys for residents and community members, and English- and Spanish-language surveys for industrial/logistics stakeholders. Third, virtual workshops were held to provide an additional opportunity to provide input. Two workshops were held - one for residents and community members, and one for industrial/logistics stakeholders. Social media and direct email communication were used to notify individuals and groups of the surveys and workshops.
Background
The project was considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing on November 18, 2025. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 to adopt Resolution PC No. 2025-046, thereby forwarding a recommendation of approval to the City Council.
General Plan Amendment No. 25-0001
General Plan Amendment No. 25-0001 amends the Community Mobility and Circulation Element, as summarized below. A detailed list of the proposed amendments is provided within the City Council Resolution provided as Attachment No. 1.
Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0012
Municipal Code Amendment No. 25-0012 provides updates to Chapter 17 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article X (Truck Routes) to modify the listed city commercial truck route system to be consistent with the proposed Community Mobility and Circulation Element amendments, as summarized below. A detailed list of the proposed amendments is provided within the City Council Ordinance provided as Attachment No. 2.
Environmental
Pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 8.06 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local CEQA Guidelines, an Addendum to the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2016021099) has been prepared for this proposed project. The aforementioned FEIR was adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2018, and this project does not propose any major revisions to the General Plan FEIR and none of the conditions described in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for the preparation of additional CEQA documentation has occurred. This Addendum to this FEIR determined that there are no new additional impacts beyond what was anticipated in the environmental document mentioned above. The General Plan FEIR Addendum can be found at <https://www.fontanaca.gov/2137/Environmental-Documents>
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution for General Plan Amendment
Attachment No. 2 - Ordinance for Municipal Code Amendment
Attachment No. 3 - Planning Commission Packet for November 18, 2025
Attachment No. 4 - Draft Planning Commission Minutes
Attachment No. 5 - Notice of Determination
Attachment No. 6 - Public Hearing Notice