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JOINT MEETINGS
herea ar meetings of the Ontario City Council and the Housing Authority were held on 1, 2024 at Ontario City Hall, 303 E. B Street Ontario, California.
OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon called the joint meetings to order at 6:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor/Chairman: Paul S. Leon
Mayor pro Tem/Vice Chair: Debra Porada
Council/Authority Members: Jim W. Bowman
ABSENT: Council/Authority Members: Alan D. Wapner, and Ruben Valencia Also present were City Manager / Executive Director Scott Ochoa, Assistant City Attorney/Legal Counsel Ryan Guiboa, and City Clerk / Secretary Sheila Mautz.
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest announced by the City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor pro Tem Debra Porada.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Bishop Scott Costello of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints.
SPECIAL CEREMONIES
PROCLAMATION OF THE ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ART AS AN
ACCREDITED MUSEUM
Museum, Arts and Culture Director Marissa Kucheck provided a presentation regarding an overview of the American Alliance of Museums accreditation process. 221
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The City Council proclaimed the Ontario Museum of History & Art as an accredited museum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced there were five written public comments:
Arianna Harrison, regarding financial divestment from the State of Israel.
Brandy Rodriguez, regarding a personal matter involving her apartment manager.
Karen Hydanus, regarding the homeless population near Mountain Avenue and G Street.
Mario R. Perez, regarding parking violations and vehicle congestion.
Niko Willingham, regarding a miscommunication during her visit to City Hall on May gt'.
Mayor Leon called upon the first speaker:
aren falgie, srega regaring aunty supervisor CUit Hagman's upcoming community events.
Brandy Rodriguez, spoke regarding a personal matter involving her apartment manager.
Karen May, spoke regarding an overview on Thrive Inland SoCal.
AGENDA REVIEWIANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa made no announcements.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Porada and carried by a unanimous vote 3-0, to approve the Consent Calendar, and with Council Members Wapner and Valencia absent.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved minutes for the regular meetings of the City Council and Housing Authority of April 16, 2024, and approving same as on file in the Records Management Department.
2. BILLS & PAYROLL
Approved bills April 19, 2024 through May 2, 2024, in the amount of $19,611,960.00, and Payroll April 7, 2024 through April 20, 2024 in the amount of $5, 130,542.69. 222
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ACCEPT WRITTEN PETITIONS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT; ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 71 (NEUHOUSE PHASE 2) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES; AND ADOPT A
RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO INCUR BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS
The City Council considered and:
A. Accepted written petitions from LS-Ontario II LLC, AG EHC II (LSEA) CA 2, L.P., and Landsea Homes of California LLC ("Landowners") to create a Community Facilities District and to waive certain procedural matters, under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982;
B. Authorized a 5% contingency of $10,750 per year for one (1) year to address any unforeseen issues that may arise for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $225,750; and
C. Adopted a Resolution Declaring it Necessary for City of Ontario Community Facilities District No. 71 (Neuhouse Phase 2) to Incur Bonded Indebtedness.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT PROPOSED TO BE NAMED CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 71 (NEUHOUSE PHASE 2) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-032 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING IT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 71 (NEUHOUSE PHASE 2) TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS.
4. A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT
FOR RAILROAD PURPOSES
The City Council adopted a Resolution ordering the summary vacation of an easement for railroad purposes located east of Cucamonga Avenue and north of Francis Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-033 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF
AN EASEMENT FOR RAILROAD PURPOSES LOCATED EAST OF
CUCAMONGA AVENUE AND NORTH OF FRANCIS STREET.
5. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT,
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AND FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 20599 LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST CORNERS OF DUESENBERG DRIVE
AND CONCOURS STREET
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The City Council adopted a Resolution approving an Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Final Tract Map No. 20599 located at the northwest and northeast corners of Duesenberg Drive and Concours Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-034 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ANIMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AND FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 20599
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST CORNERS OF
DUESNBERG DRIVE AND CONCOURS STREET
6. AN AMENDMENT TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-
CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND AN AMENDMENT TO A
DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE SULTANA AVENUE STORM
DRAIN, STREET, AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Approved Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Agreement with AKM Consulting Engineers of Irvine, California, to provide construction management and inspection services for the Sultana Avenue Storm Drain, Street, and Sewer Improvement Projects in the amount of $353,850 for a revised not-to-exceed total of $1,026,549.44; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said Agreement and future amendments within the Authorization limits.
B. Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Design Services Agreement for the Sultana Avenue Storm Drain and Street Improvements Project with Infrastructure Engineering Corporation of Poway, California, to provide additional utility coordination, sewer improvement plan implementation, and construction support in the amount of $201,600 for a revised not-to-exceed total of $1,014,205; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said Agreement and future amendments within the authorization limits.
A QUITCLAIM DEED WITH LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC FOR LOT A AND LOT C OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 19787
Tut Calm Deed to Lethar ones of CalMania, LO. for designership ranse of Lot A and Lot C of Parcel Map 19787.
8. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR
CITYWIDE MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, MITIGATION AND PUBLIC
RELATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES
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The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Communications & Media Management Consultants, Inc. (CMMC), of Santa Clarita, California, for the provision of citywide marketing, communications, mitigation, and public relations consulting services, in the amount of $120,000, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $190,000, and to extend the term to June 30, 2025.
9. A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH HP
COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR ON-CALL FIBER CONDUIT AND CABLE
INSTALLATION
The City Council authorized Change Order No. 1 to Construction Contract No. BB- 2022-001 with HP Communications, Inc. of Corona, California, for on-call citywide fiber conduit installation services, in the amount of $274,071 for a revised total of $8,274,071; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said Contract and future amendments within the authorization limits.
10. A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWA GROUP FOR THE
PREPARATION OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE
GRAND PARK PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with SWA Group, of Laguna Beach, California, for the preparation of the design and construction documents for the Grand Park Project for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $5,972,996; and B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents required for the completion of the project including, but not limited to agreements, assessments, easements, lot line adjustments, reduction of retention accounts, contracts, and contract amendments within the authorization limits, and filing a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction related activities.
PUBLIC HEARING
11. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE
FORMATION OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 65 (FALLONCREST); ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DEEMING IT NECESSARY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; AND INTRODUCTION OF
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department. There were no written communications or protests.
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Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone was interested in speaking to the item. Mayor Leon conveyed the need for additional time to review the infrastructure improvement list, costs and funding agreement associated with the proposed Community Facilities District No. 65 (Falloncrest).
Mayor Leon requested a motion to continue the public hearing to June 4, 2024.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor pro Tem Porada, seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote 3-0, with Council Members Wapner and Valencia absent, to continue the public hearing to June 4, 2024:
12. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN URGENCY ORDINANCE TO
IMPLEMENT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE
RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, FILE NO. PDCA24-001
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department. There was one written communication.
Loree Masonis, in opposition to the item.
Assistant City Attorney Ryan Guiboa remarked that the item requires a four-fifths of a vote because the item involved an Urgency Ordinance. As a result of two Council Members in absentia, Assistant City Attorney Ryan Guiboa suggested the Council move forward with opening the public hearing and continue the item to the June 4th Council Meeting.
Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and entertained a motion to continue the item.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor pro Tem Porada, seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote 3-0, with Council Members Wapner and Valencia absent, to continue the public hearing to June 4, 2024.
13. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF A FEE SIMPLE INTEREST IN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 301 NORTH EUCLID
AVENUE FOR THE GRANADA THEATER REVITALIZATION PROJECT
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department. There were no written communications.
Assistant City Attorney Ryan Guiboa remarked that the item required four-fifths of a vote because the item involved Eminent Domain. As a result of two Council Members in absentia, Assistant City Attorney Guiboa suggested the Council move forward with opening the public hearing and continue the item to the June 4th Council Meeting.
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Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and entertained a motion to continue the item
MOTION: Moved by Mayor pro Tem Porada, seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote 3-0, with Council Members Wapner and Valencia absent, to continue the public hearing to June 4, 2024.
STAFF MATTERS:
City Manager Ochoa made no announcements.
COUNCIL MATTERS:
Council Member Bowman made no comments.
Mayor pro Tem Porada made no comments.
Mayor Leon thanked the community for the outpour of emotional support directed at his wife and family.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 7:04 p.m. and announced the next regular meeting was scheduled for June 4, 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
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SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
APPROVED:
PAUL S. LEON, MAYOR