Housing and moratorium actions approved

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rialto was held in the City Council Chambers located at 150 South Palm Avenue, Rialto, California 92376 on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. This meeting was called by the presiding officer of the Rialto City Council in accordance with the provisions of Government Code §54956 of the State of California.

Next Ordinance No. 1713 Next Resolution No. 8489

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5:00 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

Called to Order By: Mayor Joe Baca

ROLL CALL The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Joe Baca, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott, Council Member Karla Perez, and Council Member Edward Montoya Jr. Also, present were City Manager Tanya Williams, City Attorney Eric Vail, City Clerk Barbara McGee and City Treasurer Edward Carrillo was absent. Council Member Andy Carrizales was absent.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of Matters: four (4) · Jose Ramirez v. Rialto Police Department et al., USDC Case No. 5:23-cv-01491-CV-ACCV · Oscar Avila v. City of Rialto, et al., San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2222422 · Gloria Hernandez v. City of Rialto, Joventino Garcia, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2328264 · Beatriz B. v. City of Rialto, Roger Zamudio, et al., USDC Case No. 5:26-cv-00312-MCS-MAAx

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1) Significant Exposure to Litigation Number of Matters: One (1)

Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 4-0 vote to go into Closed Session at 5:01 pm. Council Member Carrizales arrived at 5:40pm. City Council returned from Closed Session at 6:00 pm.

6:30 p.m.

OPEN SESSION

Called to Order By: Mayor Joe Baca

ROLL CALL The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Joe Baca, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott, Council Member Andy Carrizales, Council Member Karla Perez, and Council Member Edward Montoya Jr. Also, present were City Manager Tanya Williams, City Attorney Eric Vail, City Clerk Barbara McGee and City Treasurer Edward Carrillo.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Story Hernandez

INVOCATION - Dr. Victor Nolen - Word in Action Action Christian Center

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 4 ITEMS OF EXISTING LITIGATION City Council heard a briefing from the City Attorney's Office and gave direction on each item. No other reportable action was taken. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 1 ITEM OF ANTICIPATED LITIGATION City Council heard a briefing from the City Attorney's Office and City staff, and gave direction. No other reportable action was taken.

PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

In Memoriam - Janet Story

Proclamation Declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month accepted by Jeany Glasgow, Director of Children and Family Services

Certificates of Recognition in Honor of Women’s History Month

Police Officer Geary: Investigative Work - Santa Monica Pier Shooting

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Ana Gonzalez, thanked City Council for passing the Housing Element. She looks forward to working with the City on bringing affordable housing.

CONSENT CALENDAR

WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES

APPROVAL OF WARRANT RESOLUTIONS

Warrant Resolution No. 2026-33

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular City Council Meeting - March 10, 2026

SET PUBLIC HEARING

Request City Council to Set a Public Hearing for April 28, 2026, to Solicit Public Comments from Interested Citizens and to Consider and Approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP).

MISCELLANEOUS

Request City Council to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 8486 Approving the Public Improvement Agreement for Precise Plan of Design 2024-0001; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or their Designee to Execute all Related Documents.

Request City Council to Receive and File for Future Audit the Treasurer’s Investment Report as of January 31, 2026.

Request City Council to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 8487 Approving the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan Developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents.

Request City Council to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 8488 Approving Parcel Map 20919 for the Subdivision of One Parcel of Land Located at 1471 South Riverside Avenue within the Retail Commercial (R-C) Zone of the Gateway Specific Plan into Two New Parcels of Land - Parcel 1 (2.65 Acres) and Parcel 2 (1.29 Acres); and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents.

Request City Council to adopt 1) Ordinance No. 1709, Approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 25-0002, A Request to Amend Chapter 18.116 (Residential Overlay) of the Rialto Municipal Code to Establish a New Residential Overlay (Housing Opportunity District) and to Modify Permitted Land Uses and Residential Densities to Facilitate the Development of Housing; 2) Ordinance No. 1710, Approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 25-0001, A Request to Amend the Foothill Central Specific Plan and Establish a Residential Overlay (Housing Opportunity District) on Approximately 159 Acres of Land within the Foothill Central Specific Plan to Facilitate the Development of Housing by Reference to Chapter 18.116 (Residential Overlay) of the Rialto Municipal Code; and 3) Ordinance No. 1711, Approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 25-0002, A Request to Amend the Gateway Specific Plan and Establish a Residential Overlay (Housing Opportunity District) on Approximately 20 Acres of Land within the Gateway Specific Plan to Facilitate the Development of Housing by reference to Chapter 18.116 (Residential Overlay) of the Rialto Municipal Code.

NEW BUSINESS

Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1712, Entitled, “An Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rialto, California, Declaring a Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment, Expansion, or Intensification of Massage Parlors Within the Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City of Rialto and Finding that Said Action is Exempt from CEQA.” (ACTION)

Request City Council to Approve: (1) The Purchase of Sixty-Eight (68) Tiffin Airflow Sentinel Wardrobe Lockers to Include Installation from Smart Space Solutions in the Amount of $255,403.17; and (2) Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute any, and all, Documents. (ACTION)

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REPORTS

MAYOR:

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

CITY ATTORNEY:

CITY MANAGER:

ADJOURNMENT

2026 Honorees Rebecca Cisneros Maria Diaz Jacqueline Augustine Barbara A. McGee Ana Gonzalez

Motion by Council Member Carrizales, second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.

Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 1 and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1712.

Motion by Council Member Carrizales, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve TAB 2.

Motion by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Montoya and carried by a 5 0 vote to close the meeting in Memory of Maria Diaz, Brothers Pizza at 8:00pm.

_________________________________ MAYOR JOE BACA ATTEST: _________________________________ CITY CLERK BARBARA A. McGEE

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