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JOINT MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the Ontario City Council and Housing Authority were held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Ontario City Hall, 303 E. B Street Ontario, California.
OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon called the joint meetings to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor/Chairman: Paul S. Leon
Mayor pro Tem/Vice Chair: Alan D. Wapner
Council/Authority Members: Jim W. Bowman, Debra Porada, and Daisy Macias
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.
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Leon inquired whether persons were present who wished to speak to the Closed Session item. Hearing no one, City Attorney Duran announced the matter for discussion as listed on the agenda. Prior to recessing to Closed Session, Assistant City Clerk Isbell a statement regarding the Public Records Act. Mayor Leon recessed to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m., for discussion of the following:
GC 54956.9(d)(1), CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Unite Here Local 11 v. City of Ontario, Case No. CIVSB2514995
OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon reconvened the meetings at 6:30 p.m. for the regular session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Porada. 15 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing Authority
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INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Senior Pastor Gresford A. Thomas from Ontario Seventh-day Adventist Church.
AGENDA REVIEWIANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa announced the updated exhibits to the Resolution being considered under Agenda Item No. 8. The update reflected payments received from property owners up to 9:00 am on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The updated materials reflected a revised and reduced amount for assessments totaling $383,515.80 related to 525 parcels.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Macias and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to approve the consent calendar as presented.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved minutes for the regular meetings of the City Council and Housing Authority of June 3, 2025, and approving same as on file in the Records Management Department.
2. BILLS & PAYROLL
Approved bills May 31, 2025, through June 12, 2025, in the amount of $30,171,740.24, and payroll May 18, 2025, through May 31, 2025, in the amount of $6,290,159.98.
3. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH HARRIS AND ASSOCIATES AND TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING PLAN
CHECKING SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a three- year On-Call Professional Services Agreements with two firms specializing in providing consulting services related to engineering plan checking; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the agreements for up to two additional one-year periods. In no event shall the proposed agreements with each firm, exceed $3,000,000 over a three-year period. The City may choose to extend each agreement for up to two additional one-year terms in the amount of $1,000,000 per year for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $5,000,000 per agreement. 16 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing Authority
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4. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT,
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY, AND FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 20376 LOCATED ON
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST SPRUCE COURT AND SOUTH OAKS AVENUE
The City Council adopted a Resolution approving an Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, and Final Parcel Map No. 20376, located on the northwest corner of West Spruce Court and South Oaks Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-064 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AND FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 20376
LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST SPRUCE COURT AND SOUTH OAKS AVENUE.
5. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ELECNOR BELCO, INC. FOR THE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. of Chino, California, for the construction of a traffic signal system at San Antonio Avenue at Francis Street and traffic signal modifications at Campus Avenue at Mission Boulevard and Sultana Avenue at Mission Boulevard Project in the amount of $2,034,197 plus a 10% contingency of $203,420 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,237,617; and
B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents required for the completion of the project which may include, but is not limited to, agreements, assessments, easements, reduction of retention accounts, contracts amendments within the authorization limits, and filling a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction-related activities.
6. A QUITCLAIM DEED AND A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY, AND FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 20562 LOCATED. ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND
EUCALYPTUS AVENUE
The City Council took the following actions:
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previously granted to the City in fee; and
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B. Adopted a Resolution approving an Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, and Final Tract Map No. 20562, located on the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Eucalyptus Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-065 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AND FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 20562
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND EUCALYPTUS AVENUE.
7. AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc., of Alviso, California, to provide maintenance services for the City's traffic signals and traffic signal system in the amount of $2,385,000 increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount from $2,115,000 to $4,500,000 and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute future amendments within the authorization limits.
8. A RESOLUTION FOR PLACEMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON THE SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX ROLLS
The City Council adopted a Resolution for recovery of fees and costs incurred in abating property and dangerous building violations, as well as administrative citations and civil penalties associated with property maintenance violations and placing assessments on the San Bernardino County Tax Rolls.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-066 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A REPORT REQUESTING THE
PLACEMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTY TAX BILLS FOR
CIVIL PENALTIES AND RECOVERY OF COSTS INCURRED FOR ABATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS.
9. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CALTEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR LOW-VOLTAGE CABLING AND
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement with CalTek Technologies, Inc., of Ontario, CA, for low-voltage cabling, to increase the authorized amount by $78,499, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $625,732.
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10. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (FILE NO.
PDA24-004) BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO, WARM SPRINGS
INVESTMENTS LTD,_ LHC ONTARIO HOLDINGS, LLC AND RICHLAND
ONTARIO DEVELOPERS, LLC
The City Council adopted an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement (File No. PDA24-004) between the City of Ontario, Warm Springs Investments Ltd, LHC Untario Holdings, LLC, and Richland Ontario Developers, LLC. Introduction and first reading took place at a regular meeting on June 17, 2025.
ORDINANCE NO. 3308 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE FILE NO. PDA24-004, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ONTARIO AND, WARM SPRINGS INVESTMENTS LTD, LHC ONTARIO
HOLDINGS, LLC, AND RICHLAND ONTARIO DEVELOPERS, LLC TO ESTABLISH
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 20724 (FILE NO. PMTT24-005) LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
EUCALYPTUS AVENUE AND MILL CREEK AVENUE, WITHIN PLANNING AREA 33 OF THE SUBAREA 29 SPECIFIC PLAN (FILE NO. PSPA21-005). (APNS:
1073-171-05, 1073-171-06, 1073-171-07).
11. A GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WASTEBUILT
ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS AS AN AUTHORIZED SUPPLIER FOR FLEET
REFUSE TRUCK PARTS AND SERVICE
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Approved Wastebuilt Environmental Solutions, LLC, of Charlotte, North Carolina, as an authorized supplier for current and future purchases of parts and repair services for the City of Ontario fleet refuse trucks; and B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Goods and Services Agreement with Wastebuilt Environmental Solutions, LLC, of Charlotte, North Carolina, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,800,000 over a three-year term and authorized the option to extend the Agreement for up to two (2) additional one-year terms for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,000,000.
12. GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH CITRUS MOTORS AND FORD
OF UPLAND FOR FORD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM)
PARTS AND SERVICES
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Goods and Services Agreement with Citrus Motors, of Ontario, California, for the purchase and delivery of Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and services in the amount not-to-exceed $1,140,000 and authorized the option to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year terms, consistent with the terms and conditions of the Sourcewell Contract #080124-FMC; and
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B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Goods and Services Agreement with Ford of Upland, of Upland, California, for the purchase of Ford OEM parts and services in the amount not-to-exceed $588,000 and authorized the option to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year terms, consistent with the terms and conditions of the Sourcewell Contract #080124- FMC.
13. AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GLOBAL POWER GROUP, INC. FOR STAND-BY GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
SERVICES AND REPAIRS
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Global Power Group, Inc., of Lakeside, California, for Stand-by Generator Maintenance Services and Repairs in the amount of $365,221 plus a contingency of $300,000. This Amendment increases the contract amount from $375,600 to $740,821 and increases the contingency from $150,000 to $450,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,190,821 over the five-year term.
14. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL CONSULTING
SERVICES RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL, ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN
DESIGN, AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute three-year On-Call Professional Services Agreements with six firms specializing in providing consulting services related to environmental, architecture and urban design, and landscape architecture services; and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to extend the agreements for up to two additional one-year periods. In no event shall the proposed agreements with each firm, exceed $500,000 over a three-year period.
15. APPROVAL OF GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MERIDIAN
BARRIERS FROM MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP
The City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary for the purchase of meridian barriers in the amount of $600,000 from Meridian Rapid Defense Group of Pasadena, California.
16. AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR THE ONTARIO POLICE
DEPARTMENT BUILDIGN SECURITY PROJECT
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Convergint Technologies, LLC, of La Palma, California, increasing the authorized contract amount for the Ontario Police Department building security project for a total not-to- exceed amount of $4,390, 136.
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REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Duran announced there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced there were 21 written comments:
Guadalupe Garcia, regarding the importance of safe spaces for the community.
Evelyn Serna, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Chau Nguyen, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Dr. Denise Johnson, in favor of a sanctuary city.
Evelyn Alcazar, against a sanctuary city.
Merari Hernandez, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Alyssa Peleo, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Jennifer Villalba, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Cecilia Flores, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Stephanie Revolloso, regarding immigration concerns.
Jaime Peleo, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Marilyn Calderon, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Valeria Macias, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Cristal Barba, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Jennifer Gandara, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Santo Emael, regarding resources to inform the public how to run for office.
Adrian Taf, regarding public safety, leadership and awareness.
Santo Emael, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Lori Johnson, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Steven Esquivel, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Alyssa Belmontes, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Mayor Leon called upon the first speaker:
Luis Suarez, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Tina Silva, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Chris Robles, spoke on the City budget and use of the consent calendar.
Ron Price, chose not to speak.
Marty McBride, spoke regarding transparency.
Javier Gomez, spoke in favor of unity.
Micheal Rios, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Javier Hernandez, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Chrissy Turriciano, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Stacey Lara, spoke in favor of unity.
Brandy Rodriguez, spoke regarding personal needs.
Joshua Boice, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Dalila Boice, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Connie Cornejo, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Terry Weatherby, spoke in favor of unity.
Yadira De Leon, spoke against a sanctuary city.
Sophia Juarez, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns. 21 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing Authority
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Randy Bekendam, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Karen May, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Elizabeth Wenzel, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Paul Michael Leon, spoke regarding the Mayor's life experience with discrimination.
Natalia Saca, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Tommy Mushegain, spoke regarding various issues.
Stephanie Castarena, spoke regarding the Mayor's positive contributions to her life.
Russell Jauregui, attorney with the San Bernardino Community Service Center, a non- profit, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Mauricio Cantu, spoke in opposition of a sanctuary city.
Levi Macedo, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Norman, spoke in opposition of a sanctuary city.
Melinda Arredondo, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Emmanuel Lagumbay, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Mauricio Guzman, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Brad Neumann, spoke regarding his personnel matter.
Andrea Galvan, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Ashley Rodriguez, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Angie Miramontes, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Angel Enriquez, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Diana Alfaro, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Esther Schmall, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Jazmine, spoke in opposition of a sanctuary city.
Marilyn Calderon, was not present.
Marissa Morgan, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Marco Tule, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Maria Galvan and Chau Nguyen, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Slater Solin, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Mayor Leon recessed the meetings at 8:27 p.m. and reconvened at 8:36 p.m.
Police Chief Lorenz spoke regarding community safety. Council then directed Staff to provide an educational page online for the community.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa made no announcements.
Mayor Leon adjourned and reopened the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 8:34 p.m.
COUNCIL MATTERS
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Mayor pro Tem Wapner encouraged the community to reach out to Congresswoman Norma Torres.
Council Member Bowman highlighted collaboration with Congresswoman Torres.
Council Member Macias noted the need for to work with Congresswoman Torres' office.
Mayor Leon thanked the community for their participation.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 8:50 p.m., and announced the next regular meeting was scheduled for July 15, 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
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SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
APPROVED:
PAUL S. LEON, MAYORICHARMAN