CITY OF ONTARIO
Special City Council/Housing Authority
Meeting
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
City Hall
303 East B Street, Ontario, CA 91764
MAYOR PAUL S. LEON • MAYOR PRO TEM ALAN D. WAPNER
COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM W. BOWMAN, DEBRA PORADA AND DAISY MACIAS CITY CLERK SHEILA MAUTZ • TREASURER JAMES R. MILHISER
CITY MANAGER SCOTT OCHOA • CITY ATTORNEY RUBEN DURAN
WELCOME TO A MEETING OF THE ONTARIO CITY COUNCIL
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1. JAY LITTLETON BALL PARK STUDY SESSION
ACCOMMODATIONS
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Special Meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority begins with Public Comment at 5:00 p.m. immediately followed by the Study Session.
CALL TO ORDER
(OPEN SESSION)
Wapner, Bowman, Porada, Macias, Mayor/Chairman Leon
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor pro Tem Wapner
PUBLIC COMMENTS 5:00 P.M.
The Public Comment portion of the Council/Housing Authority meeting is limited to 30 minutes.
An opportunity for further Public Comment may be given at the end of the meeting. Under provisions of the Brown Act, Council is prohibited from taking action on oral requests.
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STUDY SESSION
That the City Council hear a presentation regarding conceptual plans for Jay Littleton Ball Park and review corresponding reports.
ADJOURNMENT
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Prepared By: Marina Medina
Staff Member Presenting: Helen McAlary,
Executive Director Community Life and Culture
Reviewed By: Lacey A Rightmer
Approved By:
Submitted To: Council/OHA
Approved: _______________________________
Continued To: ___________________________
Denied: __________________________________
Item No: 1
SUBJECT:
JAY LITTLETON BALL PARK STUDY SESSION
CITY OF ONTARIO
Agenda Report
February 20, 2025
SECTION:
STUDY SESSION
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council hear a presentation regarding conceptual plans for Jay Littleton Ball Park and review corresponding reports.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL GOALS ARE BEING ACHIEVED:
Operate in a Businesslike Manner
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this study session.
Any direction
from the study session, including financial commitments for the selected conceptual plan for Jay Littleton Ball Park, will be brought to the City Council for approval at a later date.
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS:
At the December 17, 2024 City Council Meeting, the City Council requested a study session on the future of Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Built in 1937, Jay Littleton Ball Park was a historic venue featuring a U-shaped grandstand with exterior wooden siding that accommodated 3,500 spectators. On August 22, 2024, the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park succumbed to a fire in the late-night hours.
Beginning in 2020, the Jay Littleton Ball Park was closed for Baseball permits due to the condition of the wooden bleachers. While awaiting repair of the wooden bleachers, the outfield and dugouts were utilized for a TV commercial and occasional outdoor events that strictly incorporated the turf outfield.
Prior to the fire, the historic ballfield was a cherished community landmark. It hosted various activities, including local Little League games, film and television production, and small-scale special events hosted by the Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department. The iconic Jay Littleton Ball Park was a monumental piece of history in Ontario.
During this study session, Staff will present three conceptual plans for the Jay Littleton Ball Park at John Galvin Park. Each option offers unique advantages and challenges, particularly related to programming potential. The historic conceptual design maintains the site's culture, with a focus on 3 baseball. The community center offers robust programming potential, and the multi-purpose fields provide flexibility for various sports and revenue generation. 4