CITY OF ONTARIO
Special City Council/Housing Authority
Meeting - State of the City
MARCH 19, 2025
Anthony Munoz Community Center
Multi-Purpose Room
1240 W. 4th Street, Ontario, CA 91762
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 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ONTARIO CITY COUNCIL
Anyone wishing to speak in person during public comment regarding the State of the City will be required to fill out a blue slip. Blue slips must be turned in prior to public comment beginning or before an agenda item is taken up. The Clerk will not accept blue slips after that time. To comment by email, submit your comments no later than 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting by emailing your name, agenda item you are commenting on and your comments to [email protected].
All comments received by the deadline will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration before action is taken on the matter and will be entered into the record.
Speakers will be alerted when they have 1 minute remaining and when their time is up. Speakers are then to return to their seats and no further comments will be permitted.
In accordance with State Law, remarks during public comment are to be limited to subjects within Council's jurisdiction. Remarks on other agenda items will be limited to those items.
Remarks from those seated or standing in the back of the chamber will not permitted. All those wishing to speak including Council and Staff need to be recognized by the Chair before speaking.
ACCOMMODATIONS
CITY OF ONTARIO Special City Council/Housing Authority Meeting - State of the City CITY HALL 303 EAST B STREET, ONTARIO CA 91764 • www.OntarioCA.gov
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at 909-395-2009. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will help the City make reasonable arrangements. Equipment for the hearing impaired is available in the Records Management Office.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The special City Council and Housing Authority meeting begins with Public Comment at 3:00 p.m. followed by the live streaming of the 2025 State of the City at approximately 6:00 p.m. This year's theme, "Pardon Our Dust," reflects a period of transformation as Ontario advances significant developments that will shape its future. This year's theme underscores the City's commitment to growth, innovation, and the opportunities ahead.
CALL TO ORDER
(OPEN SESSION)
Wapner, Bowman, Porada, Macias, Mayor/Chairman Leon
PUBLIC COMMENTS 3:00 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.
To comment by email, submit your comments by email no later than 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting by emailing your name, agenda item you are commenting on and your comment to [email protected]. All Comments received by the deadline will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration before action is taken on the matter and entered into the record. As previously noted -- if you wish to address the Council, fill out one of the blue slips at the rear of the room and give it to the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF ONTARIO Special City Council/Housing Authority Meeting - State of the City CITY HALL 303 EAST B STREET, ONTARIO CA 91764 • www.OntarioCA.gov