The special Fontana City Council meeting on Nov. 12 ended in tension, as residents approached the podium for public comment regarding concerns about the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, while the topic at hand was the Toys for Tots Classic Car Show.

“Under state law, Special Meetings allow public comment only on the items listed on the agenda and this was clear ly explained prior to public comment,” Mayor Acquanetta Warren said in a statement. “While we value every member of the public and their voices, several speakers attempted to address federal issues not related to the agenda item. They were respectfully reminded to keep their comments focused on the single topic before the council.

“Fontana remains committed to transparency, following public meeting

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