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JOINT MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the Ontario City Council and Housing Authority were held on Tuesday, August 19, 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 items. Hearing no one, City Attorney Duran announced the matters for discussion as listed on the agenda. Mayor Leon recessed to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m., with Mayor pro Tem Wapner recused from the first matter. Mayor pro Tem Wapner joined Closed Session at 5:41 p.m. for the discussion of the second item.
GC 54957, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APNs: 1053-521-01, 1053-521-02, 1053-591-01, 1053-591-02, 1053-601-01, 1054-051-01, 1054-051-02, 1054-061-01, 1054-061-02, 1054-251-01, 1054-251-02, 1054-301-01, 1054-301-02; 14389 East Edison Avenue, 7511 East Eucalyptus Avenue, 7388 East Eucalyptus Avenue, 7280 East Eucalyptus Avenue, 7566 East Eucalyptus Avenue, 7634 East Eucalyptus Avenue, 0 East Eucalyptus Avenue, 0 South Bon View Avenue, 0 East Merrill Avenue; City/Authority negotiator: Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: County of San Bernardino; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
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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 Bowman.
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Pastor Robert Rocha Jr. from Voz Church.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Duran reported regarding the Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release matter stating City Council upheld the arbitrator's termination decision by a vote of 4-0, with Mayor pro Tem Wapner having recused himself from the matter. There was no other reportable action.
AGENDA REVIEW/ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa had no announcements.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced there were 6 written comments:
Malika Spellman, regarding utility billing practices.
Jessica Salib-Valdez, regarding safety in public parks.
Jose Garcia, regarding speed limit enforcement.
Naitie Tam, regarding street sweeping.
Armando Nolasco, regarding parking enforcement and street cleaning.
Joseph Anthony DePice, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Mayor Leon called upon the first speaker:
Javier Gomez, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Andrew Custodio, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Tina Silva, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Bryan Sanchez, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Lauren, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Martha Aragon, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Russell Jauregui, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Brad Neumann, spoke regarding his personnel grievance.
Roxana Bautista, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Anthony DePice, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Randy Bekendam, spoke regarding regenerative farming.
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PRESENTATION
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Macias and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to approve the consent calendar as presented, with Item 6 pulled for a separate vote.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved minutes for the regular meetings of the City Council and Housing Authority of July 15, 2025, and approving same as on file in the Records Management Department.
2. BILLS & PAYROLL
Approved bills July 18, 2025 through July 31, 2025, in the amount of $78, 942,096.85 and payroll June 29, 2025 though July 12, 2025, in the amount of $6,384,580.91.
3. АССЕРТ WRITTEN PETITIONS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT; ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 69 (SOUTH ONTARIO
LOGISTICS CENTER SERVICES) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Accepted written petitions (on file with the Records Management Department) from GLV Landowner LP and GLV Building 6 LP ("Landowners"), to create a Community Facilities District ("CFD") and to waive certain procedural matters, under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982; and B. Adopted a Resolution of Intention to establish City of Ontario Community Facilities District No. 69 (South Ontario Logistics Center Services), authorized the associated levy of special taxes therein; and set a public hearing for the formation of the CFD as part of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-132 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. 69 (SOUTH ONTARIO
LOGISTICS CENTER SERVICES) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX THEREIN
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4. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ROY ALLAN SLURRY SEAL, INC. FOR THE FY 2025-26 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SLURRY SEAL, CAPE SEAL, AND
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, California, for the FY 2025-26 Annual Maintenance Slurry Seal, Cape Seal, and Pavement Management Project in the amount of $1,007,775, plus a 10% contingency of $100,778 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1, 108,553; 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, contract amendments within the authorization limits, and filing a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction-related activities.
5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO,
CALIFORNIA, LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 74 (REMINGTON APG LLC
SERVICES)
The City Council adopted an Ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within City of Ontario Community Facilities District No. 74 (Remington APG LLC Services).
First reading and introduction took place at the regular meeting of the City Council on July 15, 2025.
ORDINANCE NO. 3309 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)
7. AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CLEAN ENERGY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS
FUELING STATION
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Clean Energy, of Newport Beach, California, for the maintenance of the compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in the amount of $150,000 increasing the contract amount from $325,000 to a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $475,000 and extend the agreement for an additional one-year term.
8. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES WITH PEORIA FORD The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the purchase and delivery of 14 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Pursuit Vehicles for the Police Department in the amount of $824,000 plus a 10% contingency of $82,400 for 55 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing Authority
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a total not-to-exceed amount of $906,400 from PFVT Motors LLC (Peoria Ford), of Peoria, Arizona, consistent with the terms and conditions of the Arizona State Cooperative Contract No. CTR059322-4.
9. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR COST ALLOCATION
PLAN, CERTIFIED OMB PLAN, AND INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS RATE PLANS
FOR VARIOUS CITY FUNDS
The City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement for Cost Allocation Plan, Certified OMB Plan, and Internal Service Funds rate plans to Aptemiz, Inc., for a three-year term for an amount not-to-exceed $180,000 with the option to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year terms for $60,000 per fiscal year; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
10. UPDATE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO FEDERAL
AND/OR STATE FINANCIAL GRANT ASSISTANCE
The City Council, by Resolution, rescinded Resolution No. 2021-077, authorized certain officials as the City of Ontario's ("City") agents for purposes of applying for and obtaining federal and/or state financial grant assistance, authorized said agents to execute Emergency Management and Department of Homeland Security grant agreements and other required documents ("Eligible Grants"), and take any actions necessary to implement such grant agreements and other required documents, effective for three years from adoption of the revised Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-133 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PERSONS HOLDING
CERTAIN DESIGNATED POSITIONS TO EXECUTE EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT DOCUMENTS FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING
CERTAIN FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND/OR STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-077.
11. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
The City Council designated Council Member Debra Porada as the City's voting delegate and Mayor Paul Leon as an alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly scheduled for October 8 through October 10, 2025.
12. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH NORSTAR PLUMBING & ENGINEERING INC., A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA GROUP INC., AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NINYO & MOORE INC., FOR THE DOWNTOWN WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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The City Council took the following actions:
A. Approved the plans and specifications and award Contract No. UT 1066 Downtown Water Main Improvements project to Norstar Plumbing & Engineering Inc., of Alta Loma, California, in the amount of $7,734,413 plus a 15% contingency of $1,160,161 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $8,894,574, a term of 183 calendar days after issuance of notice to proceed, and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute said contract and file a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction activities related to the project.
B. Authorized the City Manager, or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreed a mount of 1or or esport Been earing services aral a term from August 19, 2025 to August 19, 2027.
C. Authorized the City Manager, or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ninyo & Moore Inc., of San Diego, California, for $141,136 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $291,136 for geotechnical and material testing services and a term from May 2, 2023 to May 2, 2027.
13. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STETSON ENGINEERING INC. FOR THE EVALUATION OF AN ADVANCED
WATER PURIFICATION FACILITY ALTERNATIVE SUPPLY PROGRAM
PROJECT
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stetson Engineering Inc., of Covina, California, for the Evaluation of an Advanced Water Purification Facility Alternative Supply Program Project in the amount of $45,000 for a new total not-to- exceed contract amount of $381,148 and a term from July 19, 2022 to January 1, 2026.
14. AN AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THIRTIETH STREET ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR ON-GOING HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CONSULTATION
The City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 8 to the Design Services Agreement with Thirtieth Street Architects, Inc., of Costa Mesa, California, for the on-going historic preservation consultation in Downtown Ontario in the amount of $210,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1, 136,600; and extend the Agreement expiration date to June 30, 2026.
15. AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF THE CITY'S ESIGNATURE AND ONLINE FORMS PLATFORM, GOVOS, INC.
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the renewal with GovOS, Inc., of Austin, TX, for licensing and maintenance, for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $244,969 for an additional one-year term. 57 Ontario City Council/Ontario Housing Authority
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16. A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (FILE NO. PDCA25-001) REVISING
AND CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO
DEVELOPMENT CODE
The City Council adopted an Ordinance approving File No. PDCA25-001, a Development Code Amendment revising and clarifying certain provisions of Chapters 2.0 (Administration and Procedures), 5.0 (Zoning and Land Use), 6.0 (Development and Subdivision Regulations), 8.0 (Sign Regulations), and 9.0 (Definitions and Glossary) of the City of Ontario Development Code. First reading and introduction took place at the special meeting of the City Council on August 5, 2025.
ORDINANCE NO. 3312 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO. PDCA25-001, A
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT REVISING AND CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 2.0 (ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES), 5.0 (ZONING AND LAND USE), 6.0 (DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS), 8.0 (SIGN REGULATIONS), AND 9.0 DEFINITIONS AND
GLOSSARY OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
17. A GOODS AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR WATER METERS
AND REPAIR PARTS AND A MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS WITH HYDROPRO
SOLUTIONS
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Approved a Goods and Equipment Purchase Agreement with HydroPro Solutions, of Ontario, California, for new water meters, equipment, and repair parts in the amount $2,900,000 from August 19, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with the option to extend the agreement for up to four (4) successive one (1) year periods for a total not-to-exceed aggregate amount of $16,024,331.
B. Approved a Maintenance Services Agreement with HydroPro Solutions of Ontario, California, for water meter software network preventative maintenance and repairs in the amount of $74,085 from August 19, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with the option to extend the agreement for up to four (4) successive one (1) year periods for a total not-to-exceed amount of $446,138.
ITEM PULLED: Mayor Leon pulled Item No. 6 for a separate vote.
6. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES APPROVING 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
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The City Council took the following actions:
A. Adopted an Ordinance establishing regulations governing the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones; and B. Adopted an Ordinance amending Volume I of the Ontario Municipal Code by:
1. Revising 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. Authorizing any Police Officer to enforce all provisions of the Municipal Code and to arrest individuals in violation of said provisions; and
3. Updating regulations related to camping and the storage of personal property in public areas.
First reading and introduction took place at the regular meeting of the City Council on July 15, 2025.
ORDINANCE NO. 3310 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 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 Public Comment
Mayor Leon called upon the speakers:
Kizzee, spoke in support.
William Torres, spoke in opposition.
Monica Ibarra, spoke in support.
Karen May, spoke in opposition.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Macias and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to adopt Ordinance Nos. 3310 and 3311.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa made no announcements.
COUNCIL MATTERS
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Mayor pro Tem Wapner had no comments.
Council Member Bowman had no comments.
Council Member Macias had no comments.
Mayor Leon announced the upcoming concert at Town Square.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 7:18 p.m., and announced the next regular meeting was scheduled for September 2, 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheela eMaitr
SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
APPROVED:
PAUL S. LEON, MAYOR/CHAIRMAN