Goals & Objectives

Vision Statement

Fontana is a dynamic, thriving community that supports education, growth, safety, and a positive community fabric. Our community is creating the opportunities that encourage social and economic investment.

To Create A Team

Work together to provide stability and consistent policy direction
Communicate goals and objectives to all sectors of the community
Support the decisions of the majority once made
Ensure commissions work within clear guidelines to achieve Council's goals

To Operate In A Business Manner

Become more service oriented
Improve services through the effective use of technology
Ensure that the public debate is based on accurate information
Emphasize staff training and development
Correct problems immediately

To Practice Sound Fiscal Management

Produce timely and accurate financial information
Emphasize capital formation
Live within our means while investing in the future
Fully fund liabilities and reserves
Develop long-term funding and debt management plans

To Promote Economic Development

Concentrate on Job Creation
Pursue business retention, expansion and attraction
Establish a Quick, Consistent Development Process
Be business friendly at all levels of operation
Strive to constantly improve the City's competitiveness
Aggressively pursue annexations

To Improve Public Safety

Increase operational efficiency, visibility, and availability
Emphasize community-oriented policing and community involvement
Utilize other City programs to help reduce crime
Combat gang and drug activity
Maximize fire and emergency medical service resources
Minimize community impact from disaster events with emergency and disaster preparedness and community awareness

To Invest in The City's Infrastructure

Maintain and improve the City's existing infrastructure
Provide for the development of new infrastructure
Improve the aesthetics of the community
Focus on relief of traffic congestion
Create and promote community through people, parks and programs.

To Concentrate on Intergovernmental Relations

Work cooperatively with neighboring jurisdictions
Establish partnerships with other public agencies providing services to residents
Pursue financial participation from County, State, and federal governments
Advocate Fontana's position in regional and State organizations

To Increase Citizen Involvement

Seek community input
Inform the public about issues, programs, and accomplishments
Develop future leaders
Utilize technology to promote communication and linkages in the community
Promote healthy lifestyle opportunities to Fontana residents of all ages

To Promote Affordable Housing

Construct high-quality multi-family housing which also serves to address the affordability needs of this community
Acquisition, substantial rehabilitation, and professional management of selected multi-family properties as a vehicle to reduce crime and code enforcement activity and to address the affordability needs of this community

To Preserve the Local Environment for Generations to Come and to Create a Healthy Economic & Environmental Future

Commit to conservation and efficiency in City buildings and equipment
Reduce water use in City operations and in the community
Outreach to businesses and residents to promote energy efficiency in the community
Enhance existing waste reduction and recycling activities
Commit to purchasing specific products and goods that are climate-friendly
Create communities and neighborhoods that are attractive, safe and convenient for walkers and bicyclists.
Implement sustainable landscaping and the use of recycled water
Promote compact and efficient development in new and existing communities
Promote an environment that encourages healthy eating, regular physical activity and responsible individual choices
Promote programs that encourage reducing Green House gas emissions
Adopt policies that will attract new green business technologies to Fontana