5 ONTARIO CITY COUNCIL/
ONTARIO HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
JUNE 20, 2023
JOINT MEETINGS
• The regular meetings of the Ontario City Council and the Housing Authority were held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Ontario City Hall, 303 E. B Street Ontario, California.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Leon called the joint meetings to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor/Chairman: Paul S. Leon
Mayor pro Tem/Nice Chair: Debra Dorst-Porada
Council/Authority Members: Alan D. Wapner, Jim W. Bowman and Ruben Valencia
ABSENT: Council/Authority Members: None.
Also present were City Manager / Executive Director Scott Ochoa, City Attorney/Legal Counsel Ruben Duran, and City Clerk / Secretary Sheila Mautz.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Leon inquired whether persons were present who wished to speak to the Closed Session items. Hearing no one, City Attorney Duran announced the matters for discussion as listed on the agenda, the City Council recessed to Closed Session with all members present at 5:34 p.m. for discussion of the following:
• GC 54956.9 (d)(1), CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, EXISTING LITIGATION: Agustin Martinez v. City of Ontario, and Does 1-10, inclusive, U.S.
District Court, Central District of California, Case No. 5:21-cv-01099-JGB-SP • GC 54957.6, CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIONS: City Negotiator:
City Manager or his designees; Bargaining Units: Ontario Police Officers Association, Ontario Police Management Group, Ontario Professional Firefighters Association Local 1430, Ontario Fire Management Group, Department Heads, Executives, AFSCME Local 3061, Teamsters Local 1932, Association of Management Employees, Confidential Group, and Part-time Employees. 6 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
• GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: APN: 1048-363-01; 434 North Euclid Avenue; City/Authority negotiator:
Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: Faisal Afsari; Under negotiation:
Price and terms of payment.
• GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: APNs: 0218-101-03, 0218-101-04, 0218-101-05, 0218-101-06; Southeast Corner Riverside Drive and Vineyard Avenue; City/Authority negotiator:
Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: JCLIN INVESTMENT LP; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
• GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: APNs: 0218-111-08, 0218-111-11, 0218-111-12, 0218-111-49, 0218- 111-50; Southeast Corner Riverside Drive and Ontario Avenue; City/Authority negotiator: Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: 15 Dairy River LLC; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
• GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: APN: 0218-111-06; Southeast Corner Riverside Drive and Ontario Avenue; City/Authority negotiator: Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: Sanchez Family Trust; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment • GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: APN: 0218-111-05; Southeast Corner Riverside Drive and Ontario Avenue; City/Authority negotiator: Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: Raymundo Flores; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment • GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: APNs: 0218-111-04, 0218-111-45; Southeast Corner Riverside Drive and Ontario Avenue; City/Authority negotiator: Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: Ontario WF Farm LLC; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon reconvened the meetings at 6:37 p.m. for the regular session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Bowman.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Senior Pastor Gresford A. Thomas, Ontario Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
7 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Duran announced there was no reportable action.
SPECIAL CEREMONIES
ONTARIO 5K REINDEER RUN & RUDOLPH'S DASH CHECK PRESENTATION TO
ONTARIO-MONTCLAIR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The City Council presented the Ontario-Montclair Schools Foundation with a check for the proceeds of the 2022 Ontario 5K Reindeer Run & Rudolph's DASH.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced there was one written public comment.
Amanda Cuellar, regarding installation of doors in restrooms at Homer Briggs Memorial Field.
Mayor Leon called upon the first speaker.
Edward Amaya, spoke on homelessness.
Kristy Kim, spoke on various construction issues throughout the community.
Mark Trevano, submitted a petition in opposition to the removal of barriers at the end of street.
Norman Cervantes, spoke in opposition of a local Pride event.
Chris Robles, spoke on the special meeting on June 15, 2023.
AGENDA REVIEWIANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa made no announcements.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 17: pulled by Council Member Valencia for a separate vote and discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor pro Tem Dorst-Porada seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with the exception of Item No. 17.
8 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes for the regular meetings of the City Council and Housing Authority of May 16, 2023, and approving same as on file in the Records Management Department.
2. BILLS & PAYROLL
Bills May 19, 2023 through June 1, 2023 in the amount of $11,025,580.54, and Payroll May 7, 2023 through May 20, 2023 in the amount of $4, 194, 780.42, when audited by the Finance Committee.
3. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN ONTARIO PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3 AND 4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
The City Council adopted Resolutions pertaining to the levy of assessments within Ontario Parkway Maintenance Assessment District (OPMAD) Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4:
A. A adopted a Resolution initiating proceedings and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report for each district relating to the annual levy of assessments;
B. A Resolution giving preliminary approval of the Engineer's Report; C. A Resolution for District Nos. 1, 2 and 3, and a Resolution for District No. 4, declaring the City's intention to levy the special assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and set the date of July 18, 2023, for a Public Hearing on each district in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE
ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORTS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN ONTARIO PARKWAY MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS NO. 1, 2, 3 AND 4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-045 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT
ENGINEER'S REPORTS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN ONTARIO PARKWAY MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS NO. 1, 2, 3 AND 4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 IN ONTARIO PARKWAY MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICTS NO. 1, 2 AND 3, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, 9 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 IN ONTARIO PARKWAY MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 4, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2,
OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
4. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 The City Council adopted Resolutions pertaining to the levy of assessments within Street Lighting Maintenance District (SLMD) Nos. 1 and 2:
A. A Resolution initiating proceedings and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report for each district relating to the annual levy of assessments; B. A Resolution giving preliminary approval of the Engineer's Reports; and C. A Resolution for each district declaring the City's intention to levy the special assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and set the date of July 18, 2023, for a Public Hearing on each district in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE
ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORTS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN ONTARIO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT
ENGINEER'S REPORTS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN ONTARIO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 IN ONTARIO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
10 • Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 IN ONTARIO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 2, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
5. DECLARATION AND DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS REDEMPTION FUNDS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS 106 AND 108
The City Council considered and adopted the attached resolutions declaring surplus amounts remaining in the redemption funds of Assessment Districts 106 and 108, and further resolve that the surplus funds for these districts be used for maintenance (capital replacement) of the public improvements funded by the districts.
RESOLUTION 2023-052 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING A DETERMINATION REGARDING
SURPLUS AMOUNTS REMAINING IN AND FROM AND REDEMPTION FUND OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 106 AND DIRECTING THE DISPOSITION OF SUCH SURPLUS AMOUNTS.
RESOLUTION 2023-053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING A DETERMINATION REGARDING
SURPLUS AMOUNTS REMAINING IN AND FROM AND REDEMPTION FUND OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 108 AND DIRECTING THE DISPOSITION OF SUCH SURPLUS AMOUNTS.
6. AN AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE WEST
VALLEY CONNECTOR BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT
The City Council approved an Agreement with Omnitrans for the operations and maintenance of the West Valley Connector Bus Rapid Transit Project; and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute said Agreement, future amendments and related documents.
7. AN AMENDMENT TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITRUS MOTORS ONTARIO, INC. FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF FORD OEM
PARTS AND SERVICES
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Goods & Services with Citrus Motors Ontario, Inc., of Ontario, California, for the procurement of Ford original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services, exercising the final one-year extension of the Agreement, and extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2024, in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000.
11 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
8. AN AMENDMENT TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTHERN COUNTIES LUBRICANTS LLC FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF
FLEET OILS, LUBRICANTS, AND COOLANTS
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Southern Counties Lubricants LLC, of Orange, California, in the amount of $200,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $460,000 for the procurement of fleet oils, lubricants, and coolants.
9. AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FUEL SERV, INC. FOR ON-CALL GARAGE AND FUEL SITE MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Fuel Serv, Inc. of Montclair, California, in the amount of $130,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $570,000 and extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2024, for garage and fuel site maintenance and repair services.
10. AN AMENDMENT TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
DANIELS TIRE SERVICE FOR TIRE REPAIR AND RETREADING
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Daniels Tire Service of Santa Fe Springs, California, in the amount of $200,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $800,000 and extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2024, for tire repair and retreading.
11. AN AMENDMENT TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
DANIELS TIRE SERVICE FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF NEW TIRES AND TIRE
CASINGS
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Daniels Tire Service of Santa Fe Springs, California,
Seal no to Sance Springs Count to them and oriention reno re Agreement to June 30, 2024, for the procurement of new tires and tire casings.
12. AMENDMENTS TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH FIX
AUTO SOUTH ONTARIO, LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTERS AND INLAND
BODY AND PAINT CENTER FOR VEHICLE COLLISION REPAIR SERVICES The City Council took the following actions:
12 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
A. Approved and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Fix Auto of South Ontario (formerly California Collision Center), of Ontario, California, in the amount of $200,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $470,000, and extending the Agreement for up to two (2) one-year options for vehicle collision repair services;
B. Approved and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Los Angeles Truck Centers, of Whittier, California, in the amount of $250,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $475,000, and extending the Agreement for up to two (2) one-year options for vehicle collision repair services; and
C. Approved and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Inland Body and Paint Center, of Fontana, California, in the amount of $290,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $500,000, and extending the Agreement for up to two (2) one-year options for vehicle collision repair services.
13. AMENDMENTS TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH LOS
ANGELES TRUCK CENTERS AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FLEET SERVICES
FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE PARTS
AND REPAIRS
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Approved and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Los Angeles Truck Centers, of Whittier, California, for the procurement of medium and heavy-duty vehicle parts, and repairs, in the amount of $400,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $700,000 and extend the term of the Agreement for up to two (2) one-year options; and
B. Approved and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Southern California Fleet Services, of Corona, California, for the procurement of medium and heavy-duty vehicle parts and repairs, in the amount of $80,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $200,000 and extend the term of the Agreement for up to two (2) one-year options.
14. PRE-AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES WITH NATIONAL
AUTO FLEET GROUP
The City Council pre-authorized the cooperative purchase and delivery of thirty-three (33) Ford Police Utility Vehicles for the Police Department from National Auto Fleet Group of Watsonville, California, consistent with the terms and conditions of the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #091521-NAF in the amount of $1,512,500 plus a 20% contingency of $302,500 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,815,000. 13 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
15. AMENDMENTS TO THE ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH ROBERT BORDERS AND ASSOCIATES FOR VARIOUS CITYWIDE
PROJECTS
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 14 to the Design Services Agreement with Robert Borders and Associates of Costa Mesa, California, for the Sam Alba Park Restroom Renovation Project in the amount of $7,550 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $467,018; B. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to complete and execute and Associates of Costa Mesa,
Block Wall on Mountain Avenue Project in the amount of $6,380 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $473,398; and
C. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents required for the completion of the project including, but not limited to, contracts, agreements, assessments, easements, reduction of retention accounts, and filing a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction related activities.
16. A MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a three-year Maintenance Services Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc., of Alviso, California, to provide traffic signal maintenance and repair services for a not-to-exceed amount of $775,500 per year and $2,326,500 for the term of the contract.
18. AN AMENDMENT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC. FOR THE
ON-CALL DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE VINEYARD AVENUE
SEWER DIVERSION
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager, or designee to execute Amendment No. 10 to the On-Call Design Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., of Irvine, California, for a total-not-to-exceed amount of $256,295, and a term through May 6, 2024.
19. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8B, OF TITLE 6, SECTIONS 6-8.49 AND 6-8.50 OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO COLLECTION AND PAYMENT AND THE DISABLED PERSON'S AND
SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT
The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending Chapter 8B, of Title 6, Sections 6-8.49 and 6-8.50, of the Ontario Municipal Code relating to Collection and Payment and the Disabled Person's and Senior Citizen's Discount. Introduction and first reading took place at a regular meeting on June 6, 2023. 14 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
ORDINANCE NO. 3251 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8B (WATER SERVICES) OF TITLE 6 (SANITATION AND HEALTH) OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO WATER ACCOUNTS, PAYMENTS, AND SENIOR / DISABLED DISCOUNTS.
20. A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BABCOCK
LABORATORIES, INC. FOR ANALYTICAL LABORATORY SERVICES
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager, or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Babcock Laboratories, Inc., of Riverside, California, for Analytical Laboratory Services in the amount of $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, with the option to extend the Agreement for up to three successive one-year periods; and authorize the annual cost of $200,000 per year consistent with City Council approved budgets, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $800,000.
21. AN AMENDMENT TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RDC- S111, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE, ARCHITECTURE, AND URBAN DESIGN
CONSULTING
The City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with RDC-S111, Inc. of Long Beach, California, to provide additional services for the City's Regional Sports Complex located at Vineyard and Riverside Drive in the amount of $49, 150 for a new not-to-exceed total of $290,912.
22. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LEVY OF THE ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FOR THE DOWNTOWN ONTARIO COMMUNITY BENEFIT
DISTRICT
The City Council adopted a Resolution for the Downtown Ontario Improvement Association (DOIA) authorizing the levying of the special assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE LEVY OF THE
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FOR THE DOWNTOWN ONTARIO COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT.
23. AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT FOR JAIL
AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION
SERVICES LP, ALLIED UNIVERAL PROTECTION SERVICES
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement to increase 15 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
the contracted dollar amount with Universal Protection Services LP, Allied Universal Protection Services of Atlanta, Georgia by $625,342, which would increase the total not-to-exceed to $2,331,738 and extend the term for one year.
24. A GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS
INCLUDING CATALOGING AND PROCESSING SERVICES AND ONLINE
COLLECTION ANALYSIS TOOL
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Approved and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a three-year agreement with Baker & Taylor, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina, with an annual amount of $380,000 and a total compensation not to exceed $1,900,000 for five years for the purchase of library materials including cataloging and processing services and subscription to an online library collection analysis tool; and
B. Authorized the extension of the Agreement for up to two additional one-year periods consistent with City Council approved budgets.
25. AN AMENDMENT TO THE OPERATING COVENANT AND TAX SHARING
AGREEMENTS WITH NIKE, CARDINAL HEALTH AND RGH ENTERPRISES,
CONCRETE HOLDING, AND HOME DEPOT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Adopted a Resolution approving Amendments to the Operating Covenant Agreement, by and between the City of Ontario and the following corporations: Nike Retail Services, Inc., Cardinal Health, 200, LLC. and RGH Enterprises, Inc., Concrete Holding Company of California, Inc., and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. and
B. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the Amendments to the Agreements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
OPERATING COVENANT AND TAX SHARING AGREEMENTS WITH NIKE RETAIL SERVICES, INC., CARDINAL HEALTH, 200, LLC. AND RGH ENTERPRISES, INC., CONCRETE HOLDING COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC., AND HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC.
Pulled: Item No. 17
17. A RESOLUTION TO STAND AGAINST ANTISEMITISM AND HATRED The City Council adopted a Resolution denouncing and condemning antisemitism and all forms of hatred.
16 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, CONDEMNING AND REJECTING
ANTISEMITISM AND SUPPORTING THE INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST
REMEMBRANCE ALLIANCE BY AFFIRMING ONTARIO'S COMMITMENT TO ENSURING OUR COMMUNITY IS A SAFE AND WELCOMING PLACE.
Public Comment:
Jason Moss, thanked City Council for their support against antisemitism.
Council Member Valencia and Council Member Wapner spoke in support of the Resolution. Mayor Leon added he was opposed to all forms of hatred.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Leon seconded by Mayor pro Tem Dorst-Porada and carried by a unanimous vote 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-054.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
26. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE
FORMATION OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 61 (MERRILL COMMERCE CENTER); AND INTRODUCTION OF AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES
The City Council considered and:
A. Adopted a Resolution of Formation of Community Facilities District No. 61 (Merrill Commerce Center), authorizing the levy of special taxes within the community facilities district,
B. Adopted a Resolution calling a special election for City of Ontario Community Facilities District No. 61 (Merrill Commerce Center);
C. Adopted a Resolution declaring the results of the special election and directing the recording of a Notice of Special Tax Lien; and D. Introduced and waive further reading of an ordinance levying special taxes within City of Ontario Community Facilities District No. 61 (Merrill Commerce Center).
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department. There were no written communications.
Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone was interested in speaking to the item.
Louie Lopez, spoke in favor of the Merrill Commerce Center.
Amy Smith, spoke in favor of the project.
Wyatt Stiles, spoke in support of the project.
17 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
Robert Arlugan, spoke in favor of the project.
Hearing no one else, Mayor Leon closed the public hearing and opened the item for Council discussion.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-057 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, OF FORMATION OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 61 (MERRILL COMMERCE CENTER), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 61 (MERRILL COMMERCE CENTER).
MOTION: Moved by Mayor pro Tem Dorst-Porada seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote 5-0, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2023-057 and 2023-058.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-059 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING RESULTS OF SPECIAL
ELECTION AND DIRECTING RECORDING OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 61 (MERRILL COMMERCE CENTER).
City Clerk Mautz opened the ballot and declared it was in favor.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Leon seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-059.
ORDINANCE NO. 3252 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT NO. 61 (MERRILL COMMERCE CENTER).
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Leon seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 3252.
27. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE
PROCESSING AND ADMINISTRATION FEE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEE (DIF) DEFERRAL PROGRAM
The City Council introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance modifying the processing and administration fee for the Development Impact Fee (DIF) Deferral Program.
18 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
ORDINANCE NO. 3253 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE
PROCESSING AND ADMINISTRATION FEE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ("DIF") DEFERRAL PROGRAM.
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department. There were no written communications.
Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone was interested in speaking to the item. Hearing no one, Mayor Leon closed the public hearing and opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor pro Tem Dorst-Porada seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 3253.
28. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (FILE NO. PDA21-006)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND EUCLID LAND VENTURE 2 LLC The City Council introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement (File No. PDA21-006) between the City of Ontario and Euclid Land Venture 2 LLC, to establish the terms and conditions associated with Tentative Parcel Map No. 20517 (File No. PMTT22-005), an 80-acre property bordered by Eucalyptus, Campus, Merrill, and Sultana Avenues, within the Business Park and Industrial General land use district of the Ontario Ranch Business Park Specific Plan.
ORDINANCE NO. 3254 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO.
PDA21-006, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND EUCLID LAND VENTURE 2 LLC, TO ESTABLISH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 20517 (FILE NO. PMTT22-005), AN 80-ACRE PROPERTY BORDERED BY EUCALYPTUS,
CAMPUS, MERRILL, AND SULTANA AVENUES, LOCATED WITHIN THE
BUSINESS PARK AND INDUSTRIAL GENERAL LAND USE DISTRICTS OF THE
ONTARIO RANCH BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APNS: 1054-041-01, 1054-041-02, 1054-031-01, 1054-031-02, 1054-261-01, 1054-261-02, 1054-291-01, AND 1054-291-02.
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department. There were was one written communication from Mitchell M. Tsai on behalf of the Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters in support of the project.
Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone was interested in speaking to the item.
19 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
Pete Herrera, spoke in support of the item.
Hearing no one else, Mayor Leon closed the public hearing and opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor pro Tem Dorst-Porada seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 3254.
29. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (FILE NO. PDA22-005)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND RB ONTARIO LLC
The City Council introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement (File No. PDA22-005) between the City of Ontario and RB Ontario LLC, to establish the terms and conditions associated with Tentative Tract Map 20536 (File No. PMTT22-021), a 23.2-acre property located approximately 875 feet south of the intersection of Riverside Drive and Archibald Avenue, within Planning Area 1 (Neighborhood 2) land use district of the Countryside Specific Plan.
ORDINANCE NO. 3255 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO.
PDA22-005, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO
AND RB ONTARIO LLC, TO ESTABLISH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 20536 (FILE NO. PMTT22- 021), A 23.2 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 875 FEET SOUTH
OF THE INTERSECTION OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND ARCHIBALD AVENUE, WITHIN PLANNING AREA 1 (NEIGHBORHOOD 2) LAND USE DISTRICT OF THE COUNTRYSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN (FILE NO. PSP04-001) AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APNS: 0218-111-60 AND 0218-111-61.
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department. There were no written communications.
Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone was interested in speaking to the item. Hearing no one, Mayor Leon closed the public hearing and opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor pro Tem Dorst-Porada seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 3255.
30. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT (FILE NO. PSPA22-001)
TO THE RICH HAVEN SPECIFIC PLAN TO BRING THE SPECIFIC PLAN INTO
COMPLIANCE WITH THE ONTARIO PLAN POLICY PLAN (GENERAL PLAN)
LAND USE PLAN, GENERALLY BORDERED BY RIVERSIDE DRIVE, COLONY
HIGH SCHOOL AND THE SCE SUBSTATION TO THE NORTH, HAMNER
AVENUE/MILL CREEK AVENUE TO THE EAST, OLD EDISON AVENUE TO THE
SOUTH, AND HAVEN AVENUE TO THE WEST
20 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
The City Council considered and adopted:
A. A Resolution adopting the Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2022100425) for the Rich Haven Specific Plan Amendment, , a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and
B. A Resolution approving File No. PSPA22-001, an Amendment to the Rich Haven Specific Plan to bring the Specific Plan into compliance with The Ontario Plan Policy Plan (General Plan) land use plan that include: [1] the reduction of Low-Medium Density Residential land use acreage from 102.1 acres to 24.5 acres; [2] increase the Medium Density Residential land use acreage from 96.7 acres to 113.4 acres; [3] increase the Light Industrial land use acreage from 49.4 acres to 116.5 acres; [4] a reduction to the Mixed-Use Overlay land use acreage from 29.4 acres to 20.5 acres; [5] a reduction to the Regional Commercial land use acreage from 74 acres to 58.4 acres; [6] increase the Mixed-Use Standalone Residential Overlay land use acreage from 141.9 acres to 144.1 acres; [7] increase the Open Space - Non- Recreation land use acreage from 38.2 acres to 55 acres; and [8] various changes to the Specific Plan land use map (Planning Areas), development standards, exhibits, and text modification, to reflect the proposed land uses.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-060 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND CERTIFYING THE RICH-HAVEN SPECIFIC PLAN, 2022 AMENDMENT (FILE NO.
PSPA22-001) FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2022100425), AND ADOPTING FINDINGS OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM, GENERALLY LOCATED BY RIVERSIDE DRIVE,
COLONY HIGH SCHOOL AND THE SCE SUBSTATION TO THE NORTH,
HAMNER AVENUE/MILL CREEK AVENUE TO THE EAST, OLD EDISON AVENUE
TO THE SOUTH, AND HAVEN AVENUE TO THE WEST, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APNS: 0218-161-14, 0218-016-06, 0218-016-10, 0218- 016-11, 0218-016-19, 0218-016-15, 0218-016-07, 0218-016-18, 0218-203-08, 0218-016-14, 0218-016-12, 0218-016-13, 0218-203-07, 0218-203-04, 0218-203-03, 0218-203-05, 0218-203-06, 0218-211-39, 0218-211-01, 0218-211-21, 0218-211-36, 0218-211-37 AND 0218-211-15.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-061 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO. PSPA22-001, AN
AMENDMENT TO THE RICH-HAVEN SPECIFIC PLAN TO BRING THE SPECIFIC
PLAN INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE ONTARIO PLAN POLICY PLAN (GENERAL PLAN) LAND USE PLAN THAT INCLUDES: [1] THE REDUCTION OF LOW- MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAND USE ACREAGE FROM 102.1 ACRES TO
24.5 ACRES; [2] INCREASE THE MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAND USE ACREAGE FROM 96.7 ACRES TO 113.4 ACRES; [3] INCREASE THE LIGHT 21 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
INDUSTRIAL LAND USE ACREAGE FROM 49.4 ACRES TO 116.5 ACRES; [4] A REDUCTION TO THE MIXED-USE OVERLAY LAND USE ACREAGE FROM 29.4 ACRES TO 20.5 ACRES; [5] A REDUCTION TO THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL LAND USE ACREAGE FROM 74 ACRES TO 58.4 ACRES; [6] INCREASE THE
MIXED-USE STANDALONE RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY LAND USE ACREAGE FROM 141.9 ACRES TO 144.1 ACRES; [7] INCREASE THE OPEN SPACE - NON- RECREATION LAND USE ACREAGE FROM 38.2 ACRES TO 55 ACRES; AND [8]
VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE MAP (PLANNING AREAS), DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, EXHIBITS, AND TEXT MODIFICATION.
TO REFLECT THE PROPOSED LAND USES, GENERALLY LOCATED BY
RIVERSIDE DRIVE, COLONY HIGH SCHOOL AND THE SCE SUBSTATION TO
THE NORTH, HAMNER AVENUE/MILL CREEK AVENUE TO THE EAST, OLD
EDISON AVENUE TO THE SOUTH, AND HAVEN AVENUE TO THE WEST, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APNS: 0218-161-14, 0218-016-06, 0218-016-10, 0218-016-11, 0218-016-19, 0218-016-15, 0218-016-07, 0218-016-18, 0218-203-08, 0218-016-14, 0218-016-12, 0218-016-13, 0218-203-07, 0218-203-04, 0218-203-03, 0218-203-05, 0218-203-06, 0218-211-39, 0218-211-01, 0218-211-21, 0218-211-36, 0218-21.1-37 AND 0218-211-15.
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department. There were no written communications.
Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone was interested in speaking to the item.
Louie Lopez, spoke in support of the item.
Amy Smith, spoke in support of the item.
Dave Bartlette, spoke in support of the item.
Wyatt Stiles, spoke in support of the item.
Rafael Legido, spoke in support of the item.
Robert Lugan, (Maddog), spoke in support of the item.
Hearing no one else, Mayor Leon closed the public hearing and opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor pro Tem Dorst-Porada seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote 5-0, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2023-060 and 2023-061.
31. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTRYSIDE
SPECIFIC PLAN
That the City Council considered and adopted:
A. A Resolution adopting an Addendum to the Countryside Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2004071001); and B. A Resolution adopting an Amendment to the Countryside Specific Plan (File No. PSPA22-002).
22 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-062 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE
COUNTRYSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT,
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AS AMENDED, FOR FILE NO PSPA22-002.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-063 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO. PSPA22-002, A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: (1) DIVIDE PLANNING AREA 1 NEIGHBORHOOD 2 INTO DIFFERENT SUBAREAS:
NEIGHBORHOODS 2A, 2B, AND 2C; (2) INCREASE THE PLANNING AREA 1 UNIT COUNT FROM 442 UNITS TO 601 UNITS AND DENSITY FROM 5.56 DU/AC TO 7.74 DU/AC; (3) CHANGE PLANNING AREA 1 USES TO INCLUDE ATTACHED HOMES AND ELIMINATING THE RD 6000-SQUARE-FOOT LOT SIZE; AND (4)
VARIOUS TEXT CHANGES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE ONTARIO PLAN 2050 POLICY PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APNS:
0218-111-60 AND 0218-111-61.
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department. There were no written communications.
Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone was interested in speaking to the item. Hearing no one, Mayor Leon closed the public hearing and opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor pro Tem Dorst-Porada seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote 5-0, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2023-062 and 2023-063.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa made no comments.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Mayor Leon announced the concerts in the park series.
Mayor pro Tem Dorst-Porada announced upcoming exhibits at the Ontario Museum of History and Art.
Council Member Wapner made no comments.
Council Member Bowman made no comments.
Council Member Valencia thanked staff for their work on the budget. 23 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023
Mayor Leon stated that he is thankful that the residents trust the council and added that budget items can be viewed online. He also announced the creation of an ad hoc committee for the Regional Sports Complex, and appointed himself and Council Member Wapner.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 7:47 p.m. and announced the next regular meeting on July 4, 2023, was cancelled due to the holiday, the next regular meeting was scheduled for July 18, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila Naut
SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
APPROVED:
PAUL S. KEON, MAYOR/CHAIŘMAN