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JOINT MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the Ontario City Council and Housing Authority were held on Tuesday, July 15, 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/Nice 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 items. Hearing no one, City Attorney Duran announced the matters for discussion as listed on the agenda and recessed to Closed Session at 6:01 p.m., for discussion of the following:
GC 54956.9(d)(1), CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION City of Ontario, et al. v. Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01344236-CU-WM-CJC
City of Ontario, et al. v. Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCP02321
Chino Basin Municipal Water District v. City of Chino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. RCVRS 51010
City of Ontario v. Inland Empire Utilities Agency, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
CIVSB 2328325
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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 Macias.
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Senior Pastor Gresford A. Thomas, Ontario Seventh-day Adventist Church.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Duran announced there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced that there was one written communication:
Adrian Castilleja, regarding street sweeping.
Mayor Leon called upon the first speaker:
Ariana Lomeli, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Martha Aragon, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Gabriela Rubio, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Ron Price, spoke regarding traffic and pedestrian safety.
Loree Masonis, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Chrissy Turriciano, spoke regarding traffic and pedestrian safety.
Matthew Munson, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Jennifer DesCombes, spoke regarding the right to peaceful protest.
Brad Neumann, spoke regarding his personnel grievance.
Brandy, spoke regarding various topics.
Marty McBride, spoke regarding term limits.
Tommy Mushegain, spoke regarding various topics.
AGENDA REVIEW/ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa made no announcements.
City Attorney Duran made an announcement regarding Item No. 19, regarding the salary ranges for Executive Management positions. The minimum and maximum monthly rates for the salary ranges associated with Executive Management positions increased by 3%.
Effective July 13, 2025, the Fire Chief continued to be assigned to the salary range "EX9." The minimum of the EX9 range is $24,953.07, and the maximum is $33, 186.40. Effective July 13, 2025, the Police Chief continued to be assigned to the salary range "EX10." The minimum of the EX10 range is $26,201.07, and the maximum is $34,845.20. The City Manager determines the monthly base salary for the Fire Chief and Police Chief consistent with the approved ranges.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chris Robles, spoke in opposition to Item No. 16.
Brad Neumann, spoke in opposition to Item No. 16.
Karen May, spoke in favor of Item No. 16.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous 5-0 vote, to approve the consent calendar as presented.
1. BILLS & PAYROLL
Approved bills June 13, 2025 through June 26, 2025, in the amount of $66,081,994.44, and Payroll June 1, 2025 through June 14, 2025 in the amount of $5,735,578.93.
2. RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS IN OLD MODEL COLONY AND ONTARIO RANCH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
The City Council adopted Resolutions establishing the annual special taxes within City of Ontario Community Facilities Districts in Old Model Colony and Ontario Ranch for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-067 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 9 (EDENGLEN), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-068 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 10 (ONTARIO
AIRPORT TOWERS), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SERVICES SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-069 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 13 (CALIFORNIA COMMERCE CENTER - PHASE IV), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-070 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 19 (COUNTRYSIDE PHASE 1 - SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-071 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 20 (WAL-
MART), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SERVICES SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 21 (PARKSIDE), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 23 (PARK PLACE SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-074 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 24 (PARK PLACE FACILITIES PHASE 1), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-075 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 25 (PARK
PLACE FACILITIES PHASE II), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-076 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 26 (PARK
PLACE FACILITIES PHASE III), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-077 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 27 (NEW
HAVEN SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-078 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 28 (NEW
HAVEN FACILITIES - AREAA), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-079 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 30 (NEW
HAVEN FACILITIES - AREA B), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-080 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 31 (CARRIAGE HOUSE/AMBERLY LANE), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-081 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 32 (ARCHIBALD/SCHAEFER - SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-082 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 33 (ARCHIBALD/SCHAEFER FACILITIES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-083 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 34 (COUNTRYSIDE PHASE 1 NORTH - FACILITIES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-084 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 35 (COUNTRYSIDE PHASE 2 SOUTH - FACILITIES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-085 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 37 (PARK &
TURNER NE SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-086 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 38 (PARK &
TURNER NE FACILITIES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 39 (NEW
HAVEN FACILITIES - AREA C), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 40 (EMERALD PARK FACILITIES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 41 (CANVAS
PARK FACILITIES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 42 (WEST
HAVEN FACILITIES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 43 (PARK
PLACE FACILITIES PHASE IV), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-092 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 44 (ESPERANZA SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-093 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 45 (NORTHPARK AND COUNTRYSIDE), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-094 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 46 (AVENUE 176 FACILITIES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-095 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 47 (COLONY COMMERCE CENTER WEST | SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-096 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 48 (TEVELDE SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-097 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 49 (AVENUE 176 SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-098 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 50 (WEST
ONTARIO LOGISTICS CENTER SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-099 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 51 (ONTARIO RANCH LOGISTICS CENTER SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 52 (SUNDANCE PARK), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 53 (TEVELDE FACILITIES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 54 (ESPERANZA FACILITIES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 55 (PARKLANE), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 56 (PARKSIDE/LA AVENIDA), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 57 (NEUHOUSE), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 58 (COLONY COMMERCE CENTER EAST SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 59 (GATEWAY SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 60 (ONTARIO RANCH BUSINESS PARK SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-109 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 61 (MERRILL COMMERCE CENTER SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-110 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 62 (ONTARIO COMMERCE CENTER), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-111 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 64 (SUNSET RANCH), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 65 (FALLONCREST), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 66 (OLIVE
AND OLEANDER FACILITIES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 68 (RICH
HAVEN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 71 (NEUHOUSE PHASE 2), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 72 (IV3
LOMA CREEK LOGISTICS CENTER), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 73 (WILDFLOWERS ACRES), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 75 (SPRINGHILL), ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
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3. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE 2025 FALL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., of Anaheim, California, for the 2025 Fall Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $3,636,000, plus a 10% contingency of $363,600 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,999,600; and to execute all documents required for the completion of the project, which may include, but are not limited to agreements, assessments, easements, reduction of retention accounts, contracts, amendments within authorization limits, and filing a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction-relatec activities.
4. A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOOD ROGERS, INC. FOR
THE DOWNTOWN EUCLID AVENUE CORRIDOR PROJECT
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc., of San Diego, California, to provide design and professional engineering services for the Downtown Euclid Avenue Corridor Project for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $6,454,559; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said Agreement and future amendments within the authorization limits.
5. ONTARIO SPORTS EMPIRE FACILITY OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND SPORTS FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT, LLC
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a ten-year Operating and Management Agreement with Sports Facilities Management, LLC of Clearwater, Florida, for the operations and management of the Ontario Sports Empire; and authorized the extension of the agreement for one ten-year term at the City's sole discretion.
6. GOOD AND SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK
PARTS AND REPAIRS
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a three- year Goods and Services Agreement with four fleet companies for the purchase of Medium & Heavy-Duty Truck parts and repair services. In no event shall the proposed agreements with the four companies exceed $3,300,000 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 $1,100,000 per year for all four companies. The total not-to-exceed contract amount shall be $5,500,000.
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7. A GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LONG BEACH BMW
MOTORCYCLE AS AN AUTHORIZED SUPPLIER FOR POLICE MOTORCYCLE
PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, of Long Beach, California, as an authorized supplier for current and future purchases of parts and repair services for the Ontario Police Department's BMW Motorcycles, and B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Goods and Services Agreement with Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, of Long Beach, California, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $225,000 over a three-year term and authorized the option to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year terms for a total not-to-exceed amount of $375,000.
8. AN AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HMC
ARCHITECTS FOR THE ONTARIO ARENA PLAZA
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Design Services Agreement with HMC Architects, of Ontario, California, to provide on-call architectural, space planning, and engineering design services for the Ontario Arena Plaza audio/visual system in the amount of $28,600 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $6,704,927, and 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 filing a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction-related activities.
9. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER, INC. FOR THE ARCHIBALD SEWER DIVERSION PROJECT The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 9 to the Protessional Services Agreement with Kleintelder, Inc., of Ontario, California, for geotechnical and material testing services for the Archibald Sewer Diversion Project in the amount of $47,679, for a new total revised not-to- exceed amount of $1,738,885, and a term from March 5, 2024, to December 30, 2025.
10. AMENDMENTS TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ON-CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT The City Council took the following actions:
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B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., of Chino, California, to provide on-call construction management services for the City Services Building project in the amount of $2,035,800 for a revised total not-to- exceed contract amount of $6,055,300; and
C. 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, contract amendments within the authorization limits, and filing a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction-related activities.
11. THE RENEWAL OF THE CITY'S EXISTING TIME CLOCK SOLUTION AND SERVICES WITH ACCU-TIME SYSTEMS, INC.
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a five- year Agreement with Accu-Time Systems, Inc., of Windsor, Connecticut, to renew and extend the use of the City's time clock solution and services, for a not-to-exceed amount of $218,484.
12. PARTICIPATION IN A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH
AMAZON FOR MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the purchase of materials and supplies from Amazon Business, of Seattle, Washington, in an amount not-to-exceed approved budgeted amounts consistent with the terms and conditions of the OMNIA Cooperative Contract No. R-TC-17006.
13. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAN/AM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR CENTRALIZED CASHIERING
SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Can/Am Technologies, Inc., of Lakewood, Colorado, for centralized cashiering software and support in the amount of $1,334,456 increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount to $1,905,136 and extend the Agreement term for ten-years.
14. AN AMENDMENT FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SIDEPATH, INC., FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY'S
DATACENTER AND TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Sidepath, Inc., of Laguna Hills, California, for technical services related to the City's datacenter and technology infrastructure in the amount of $150,000 increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount to $300,000 and extend the Agreement term for an additional three years.
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15. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE APPOINTMENTS TO THE RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 The City Council confirmed Krisha Shah, Ontario resident and student at Colony High School as the Student Representative, and Isabel Bonus, Ontario resident and student at Chaffey High School as the second Student Representative to the Recreation & Parks Commission for the term set to expire on June 30, 2026
16. A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES, INC. FOR DESIGN-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR THE VINEYARD PARKING STRUCTURE PROJECT
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., of Newport Beach, California, for design-build construction services for the Vineyard Parking Structure in the amount of $28,306,155 plus a contingency of $2,830,616 for a revised total not-to-exceed contract amount of $56, 126,813; and 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 filing a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction-related activities.
17. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY (OTS) SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT FY 2025-26 IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,000
The City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary to accept a 12-month grant in the amount of $550,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for participation in the FY 2025-26 Selective Enforcement (STEP) Grant.
18. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM FY 2025-26 FOR THE AMOUNT OF $309,692
The City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary to accept the 12-month grant in the amount of $309,692 from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for participation in the FY 2025-26 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP).
19. APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND THE ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES; APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PROFILES FOR CONFIDENTIAL GROUPS'
EMPLOYEES, DEPARTMENT HEAD EMPLOYEES, AND EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION REGARDING
SALARIES FOR APPOINTIVE EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
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The City Council authorized the City Manager (or their designee) to complete the following:
A. Approved and executed a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment with the Association of Ontario Management Employees (AOME), effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026;
B. Approved and executed amendments to the Compensation and Benefits Profile for unrepresented Confidential Groups' (Confidential / Specialized Confidential / Confidential Management) employees, effective July 13, 2025; C. Approved and executed amendments to the Profile for unrepresented Department Head employees, effective July 13, 2025;
D. Approved and executed amendments to the Profile for unrepresented Executive Management employees, effective July 13, 2025; E. Adopted a Resolution setting salary ranges for appointive positions in the Executive Management employees; and
F. Authorized the City Manager to make non-substantive revisions that may be necessary to implement the MOU and the Profiles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE THE SALARY RANGES FOR APPOINTIVE POSITIONS OF CITY MANAGER, FIRE CHIEF, AND POLICE CHIEF.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
20. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN ONTARIO PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3 AND 4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
The City Council conducted a combined public hearing for the districts and took the following actions pertaining to the levy of assessments within Ontario Parkway Maintenance Assessment Districts (OPMAD) Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 and:
A. Adopted a Resolution approving the Engineer's Reports relating to the levy of assessments for each district;
B. Adopted a Resolution confirming the diagrams and assessments and providing for the assessment levy within Ontario Parkway Maintenance Assessment Districts Nos. 1, 2, & 3; and
C. Adopted a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the assessment levy within Ontario Parkway Maintenance Assessment District No. 4.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORTS
FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN ONTARIO PARKWAY MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS NO. 1, 2, 3 AND 4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAMS AND
ASSESSMENTS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN ONTARIO PARKWAY MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS NO. 1, 2 AND 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN ONTARIO PARKWAY MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
Notice of public hearing was duly given. Affidavits of compliance were on file. 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 Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Porada and carried by a unanimous 5-0 vote, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-120, 2025-121, and 2025-122.
21. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 The City Council conducted a combined public hearing for the districts and took the following actions pertaining to the levy of assessments within Street Lighting Maintenance Districts (SLMD) Nos. 1 and 2, and:
A. Adopted a Resolution approving the Engineer's Reports relating to the levy of assessments for each district;
B. Adopted a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the assessment levy within Street Lighting Maintenance District 1; and C. Adopted a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the assessment levy within Street Lighting Maintenance District 2.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-123 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORTS
FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 1 AND 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-124 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-125 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
Notice of public hearing was duly given. Affidavits of compliance were on file. 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 Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Porada and carried by a unanimous 5-0 vote, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-123, 2025-124, and 2025-125.
22. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE
FORMATION OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 74 (REMINGTON APG LLC SERVICES); AND INTRODUCTION OF AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Adopted a Resolution of Formation of Community Facilities District No. 74 (Remington APG LLC Services), proposing that the community facilities district be authorized to levy a special tax and proposing that an appropriations limit of the community facilities district
B. Adopted a Resolution calling a special election for City of Ontario Community Facilities District No. 74 (Remington APG LLC Services); 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 waived further reading of an Ordinance levying special taxes within City of Ontario Community Facilities District No. 74 (Remington APG LLC Services).
Notice of public hearing was duly given. Affidavits of compliance were on file. There were no written communications.
Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone was interested in speaking to the item, there were no speakers.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-126 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, OF FORMATION OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 74 (REMINGTON APG LLC SERVICES),
PROPOSING THAT THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED
TO LEVY A SPECIAL TAX AND PROPOSING THAT AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT BE ESTABLISHED.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 74 (REMINGTON APG LLC SERVICES).
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Porada, and carried by unanimous 5-0 vote, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-126 and 2025-127.
Assistant City Clerk announced that the ballots were in favor of the measure, resulting in all propositions passing.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-128 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 3309 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 74 (REMINGTON APG LLC SERVICES).
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Porada, and carried by unanimous 5-0 vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-128 and introduce Ordinance No. 3309.
23. AN INTRODUCTION OF A NEW CHAPTER REGULATING UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) AND AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS SECTIONS OF
THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO PARKING VIOLATIONS,
CAMPING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS, TRESPASSING ENFORCEMENT,
AND AIRPORT RULES
The City Council introduced and waived further reading of:
A. An Ordinance establishing regulations governing the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones: and
B. An Ordinance amending Volume I of the Ontario Municipal Code:
1. Revised the Code to specify that all violations are punishable as misdemeanors—unless otherwise expressly stated or unless the citing officer or prosecuting attorney determines that prosecution as an infraction better serves the interests of justice—in order to enhance the safety, health, and general welfare of residents, visitors, and businesses;
2. Authorized any Police Officer to enforce all provisions of the Municipal Code and to arrest individuals in violation of said provisions; and
3. Updated regulations related to camping and the storage of personal property in public areas.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3310 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 7 TO VOLUME I OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS COMMONLY KNOWN AS DRONES.
ORDINANCE NO. 3311 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL CODE BY REVISING THE PENALTY AND ENFORCEMENT
PROVISIONS, AND REVISING THE CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY PROVISIONS.
Notice of public hearing was duly given. Affidavits of compliance were on file. 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 Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Porada, and carried by unanimous 5-0 vote, to introduce Ordinance Nos. 3310 and 3311.
24. A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE AND RESPOND TO PUBLIC COMMENT ON
THE CITY'S WATER QUALITY RELATIVE TO PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS The City Council received and responded to public comment on the 2025 Public Health Goals Report relative to the City's drinking water.
Notice of public hearing was duly given. Affidavits of compliance were on file. There were no written communications.
Mayerleon opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone was interested in speaking Chris Robles, spoke in opposition.
Hearing no one else, Mayor Leon closed the public hearing and opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Porada, and carried by unanimous 5-0 vote, to receive and file the item.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTION
25. QUALIFICATION OF TWO REFERENDUM PETITIONS CHALLENGING TWO
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCES APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND THE EMPIRE GROVES SPECIFIC PLAN TO DEVELOP A 600-ROOM HOTEL AND OTHER COMMERCIAL USES ON A 10.43 ACRE SITE LOCATED IN
THE CITY OF ONTARIO
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The City Council received, filed, and accepted the certificate(s) of sufficiency of referendum petition signatures as valid in all respects; and submitted the Ordinances to Ontario voters at a special election date, June 2, 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-129 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM ELECTION ON JUNE 2, 2026 FOR THE SUBMISSION
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO DEVELOP A 600-ROOM HOTEL ON A 10.43 ACRE SITE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ONTARIO;
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO CONSOLIDATE SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION OF EVEN DATE; AND
SETTING RULES AND DEADLINES FOR ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FOR AND AGAINST THE ORDINANCE.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-130 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM ELECTION ON JUNE 2, 2026 FOR THE SUBMISSION
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EMPIRE GROVES SPECIFIC PLAN TO DEVELOP A 600-ROOM HOTEL AND OTHER COMMERCIAL USES ON A 10.43 ACRE SITE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ONTARIO; REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO
CONSOLIDATE SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION OF EVEN DATE; AND SETTING RULES AND DEADLINES FOR ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FOR AND AGAINST THE ORDINANCE.
Mayor Leon opened the item for discussion and inquired if anyone was interested in speaking to the item.
Andrew Seymour, spoke in opposition.
Chris Robles, spoke in opposition.
Eric Honanie, spoke in opposition
Chrissy Turriciano, spoke in opposition.
Karen May, spoke in opposition.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Bowman, and carried by unanimous 5-0 vote, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-129 and 2025-130.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa made no announcements.
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COUNCIL MATTERS
Council Member Porada announced upcoming events.
Mayor pro Tem Wapner spoke regarding antisemitism.
Council Member Bowman made no comments.
Council Member Macias made no comments.
Mayor Leon announced the Wednesday night concert in the park.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 7:47 p.m., and announced the next regular meeting was scheduled for August 5, 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
APPROVED
PAUL S. LEON, MAYOR/CHAIRMAN