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JOINT MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the Ontario City Council and Housing Authority were held on Tuesday, October 7, 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 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor/Chairman: Paul S. Leon
Council/Authority Members: Jim W. Bowman, Debra Porada, and Daisy Macias
ABSENT: Mayor pro Tem/Vice Chair: Alan D. Wapner
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 6:04 p.m.
GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN: 0210-204-04; 3519 East Concours; City/Authority negotiator: Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: Merryland, LLC; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APNs: 1054-051-01, 1054-051-02, 1054-061-01, 1054-061-02, 1054-251-01, 1054-251-02, 1054-301-01, 1054-301-02; City/Authority negotiator: Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: County of San Bernardino; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment GC 54956.9(d) (4)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation: One Case
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OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon reconvened the meetings at 6:31 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 Enoch Zesati, Victory Outreach Ontario Bilingual Church.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Duran announced there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced there was one written communication:
Dystanie Flores, providing information from the California Department of Insurance.
Mayor Leon called upon the first speaker:
Ryan Castillo, spoke regarding oversize vehicle parking exemptions and permitting.
Roxanna Gracia, extended an invitation to a community event on behalf of Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez.
Tina Silva, gave a land acknowledgement and spoke regarding immigration enforcement.
Henry Rodriguez, spoke regarding advocacy for people with disabilities.
Brandy, spoke regarding personal experiences.
Martha Aragon, spoke regarding several topics.
Hope Bilderain, extended an invitation to a fundraiser for the Relay for Life.
Kizzee, thanked the Ontario Police Department for addressing neighborhood concerns.
Michael Rios, extended an invitation to a community event.
AGENDA REVIEWIANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa had no announcements.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment
Mayor Leon called upon the speaker:
Ryan Castillo, spoke in opposition to Item 7.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Macias and carried by a unanimous vote of 4-0, with Mayor pro Tem Wapner absent, to approve the consent calendar as presented.
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1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved minutes for the regular meetings of the City Council, Housing Authority and Ontario Public Financing Authority of September 2, 2025, approving same as on file in the Records Management Department.
2. BILLS & PAYROLL
Bills August 29, 2025 through September 18, 2025, in the amount of $63,679,069.69 and Payroll August 10, 2025 through September 6, 2025, in the amount of $12,771,240.36.
3. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH 4LEAF, INC. FOR ON-CALL STRUCTURAL PLAN CHECKING SERVICES The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc., of Newport Beach, California, for on-call structural plan checking services, in the amount of $100,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $400,000 and exercising the two additional one-year terms.
4. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DANKEN, INC. FOR ON-CALL STRUCTURAL INSPECTION AND
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Danken, Inc., of Ladera Ranch, California, for on-call structural inspection and construction management services in the amount of $500,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,100,000 and exercise the two additional one-year terms.
5. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
ELECTRONIC RECORDS RETAINED WITHIN SOFTWARE DATABASES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CITY RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES
The City Council adopted a Resolution allowing the approval for the automatic destruction of electronic records that have reached the end of their designated retention periods.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-140 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ONGOING DESTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC RECORDS RETAINED WITHIN SOFTWARE
DATABASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY RECORDS RETENTION
SCHEDULES.
6. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING FILE NO. PUD23-003, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON 2.07 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 1389 EAST HOLT
BOULEVARD
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The City Council adopted an Ordinance Approving File No. PUD23-003, the Holt Residential Planned Unit Development, establishing development standards, design guidelines, and infrastructure requirements to facilitate a residential development at 1389 East Holt Boulevard. First reading and introduction took place at the regular meeting on September 16, 2025.
ORDINANCE NO. 3314 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO. PUD23-003, A PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO ESTABLISH PLANNING AND DESIGN PRINCIPLES,
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS TO
GOVERN FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF 2.07 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED AT 1389 EAST HOLT BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE MU-6 (EAST HOLT MIXED USE) ZONING DISTRICT, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN:
0110-071-02.
7. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-6.1305 OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO PERMIT PARKING ZONES ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending Section 4-6.1305 of the Ontario Municipal Code relating to permit parking zones on residential streets. First reading and introduction took place at the regular meeting on September 16, 2025.
ORDINANCE NO. 3315 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 4-6.1305 OF THE ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMIT PARKING ZONES ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS.
8. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH REMINGTON APG LLC REGARDING COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 74 (REMINGTON APG LLC SERVICES) FOR ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 1073-151-21 FOR FEE IN-LIEU
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Adopted a Resolution approving an agreement regarding Community Facilities District No. 74 (Remington APG LLC Services) for Assessor Parcel Number 1073-151-21 for Fee In-Lieu Agreement between the City of Ontario and Remington APG LLC (Developer); and
B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize, execute, and record said Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF AN AGREEMENT REGARDING ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 1073-151-21 FOR FEE IN-LIEU BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND REMINGTON APG LLC.
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9. A RESOLUTION RELATING TO REMOVING THE USE OF SUCCESSOR
AGENCY FUNDS (FORMERLY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) FROM
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-023
The City Council approved a Resolution to remove Section 7, Section 8, and Section 9 from prior Resolution No. 2007-023.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-142 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, CLARIFYING RESOLUTION 2025-010 AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO 2007-023 TO REMOVE SECTIONS 7, 8, AND 9 PERTAINING TO REMOVING THE USE OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUNDS (FORMERLY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
10. A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH OPTIMA RPM, INC. FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE MISSION MOTEL AT 1514 W. MISSION
BOULEVARD FOR THE ONTARIO WELLNESS CAMPUS PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 4 to the Construction Contract with Optima RPM, Inc., of Irvine, California, for demolition and site clearance activities on City-owned property located at 1514 W Mission Boulevard (the Mission Motel) for the Ontario Wellness Campus Project in the amount of $753,757 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $5,450,726; 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.
11. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH BOGH CONSTRUCTION, LLC AND AN
AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC. FOR THE SPORTS EMPIRE OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2
PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the plans and specifications and award Contract No. D&C23-025c Sports Empire Offsite Improvements Phase 2 to Bogh Construction, LLC, of Beaumont, California, for the construction of the Sports Empire Offsite Improvements Phase 2 Project in the amount of $23,187,700 plus a 15% contingency of $3,478, 155, for a total amount of $26,665,855, and
B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Design Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc., of Newport Beach, California, to provide on-call design services for the Sports Empire Offsites Phase 2 Project in the amount of $588,842 for a revised not-to-exceed total amount of $3,046,054, and
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C. Authorized the extension of working hours to be Monday through Saturday from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm and on Sunday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm for the duration of the construction of the Sports Complex Offsite Improvements Project (Phase 1 and 2); and
D. 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.
12. OPTING INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALVOGEN, AMNEAL,
APOTEX, HIKMA, INDIVIOR, MYLAN, SUN, AND ZYDUS
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to opt into a Settlement Agreement with opioid distributors: Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus and authorized the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action.
13. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
INTERPERSONAL FREQUENCY, LLC, FOR WEBSITE REDESIGN SERVICES The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Interpersonal Frequency, LLC, of McLean, VA, for website translation services, increasing the contract amount by $54,769 for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $1, 100,357 and to extend the term to September 4, 2028.
14. AN AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT A.
WEBB ASSOCIATES INC. FOR WELL NO. 53 PROJECT
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Design Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates Inc. of Riverside, California, for additional design services for Well No. 53 Project, OMUC Contract No. UT1063 in the amount of $124,393 for a new total revised not- to-exceed amount of $690,399 and a term from August 16, 2022 to August 16, 2026.
15. AMERICORPS STATE CONTINUATION GRANT FOR 2025-26
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute grant documents and accept a $368,000 AmeriCorps Continuation Grant for November 2025 through October 2026 to fund the Ontario Promise Corps project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE
FORMATION OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 69 (SOUTH ONTARIO LOGISTICS CENTER SERVICES); AND
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES
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The City Council took the following actions:
A. Adopted a Resolution of Formation of Community Facilities District No. 69 (South Ontario Logistics Center 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; B. Adopted a Resolution calling a special election for City of Ontario Community Facilities District No. 69 (South Ontario Logistics Center 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. 69 (South Ontario Logistics Center Services).
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department.
Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone was interested in speaking to the item, there were no speakers.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-143 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, OF FORMATION OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 69 (SOUTH ONTARIO LOGISITICS CENTER 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-144 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 69 (SOUTH ONTARIO LOGISTICS CENTER SERVICES).
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Porada, and carried by a unanimous vote of 4-0, with Mayor pro Tem Wapner absent, to approve Resolution Nos. 2025-143 and 2025-144.
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced that the ballots were in favor of the measure, resulting in all propositions passing.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-145 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. 3316 (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. 69 (SOUTH ONTARIO LOGISTICS CENTER SERVICES).
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Bowman, and carried by a unanimous vote of 4-0, with Mayor pro Tem Wapner absent, to approve Resolution No. 2025-145 and introduce Ordinance No. 3316.
17. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RELATED TO THE RATES
FOR WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE SERVICES
The City Council conducted a public hearing to consider all written protests and objections against the proposed increases in the rates for water, sewer, and solid waste services in accordance with California Constitution, Article XIII D, Section 6(a), and Assembly Bill (AB) 2257 Government Code Section 53759.1 and 53759.2, and approved a Resolution related to the rates for water, sewer, and solid waste services.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-146 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING INCREASES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE RATES FOR ITS WATER, SEWER, AND SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES.
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department.
City Attorney Duran announced this public hearing was set in compliance with Prop 218 requirements. The City mailed a notice of the public hearing to the record owners of the properties subject to the imposition of the rate increases and to tenants and customers who are not property owners. The date and time of the public hearing was not less than 45 days after the City mailed the public hearing notice. The purpose of the hearing was for the City Council to hear all oral testimonies and consider all written protests and to determine whether there is a majority protest against the proposed water rate increases.
Written protests were submitted during the public hearing and Mr. Duran noted oral comments were not counted as formal written protests.
Mayor Leon asked for a vote to open the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Macias, and carried by a unanimous vote of 4-0, with Mayor pro Tem Wapner absent, to open the public hearing.
Assistant City Clerk Isbell described the procedure for the hearing and Utilities General Manager Scott Burton provided a presentation.
Mayor Leon called upon the speakers:
Tina Silva, spoke in opposition of the item.
Martha Aragon, spoke in opposition of the item.
Chris Robles, spoke in opposition of the item.
Michael Rios, spoke in opposition of the item.
Tommy Mushegain, was not present.
Natalie Burge, spoke in opposition of the item.
Joaquin Castillejos, spoke in opposition of the item.
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Mayor Leon inquired if there was anyone else wishing to speak on the matter prior to closing the public hearing and asked the City Manager to provide further clarification. City Manager Ochoa provided clarification and Council discussed the matter. Mayor Leon then called upon the City Clerk to announce the results of the written protests.
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced that prior to the close of the public hearing, staff received a total of 39 written protest letters regarding the water rates. A majority protest did not exist for the proposed water rates. Prior to the close of the public hearing, staff received a total of 37 written protest letters regarding the sewer rates. A majority protest did not exist for the proposed sewer rates. Prior to the close of the public hearing, staff received a total of 37 written protest letters regarding the solid waste rates. A majority protest did not exist for the proposed solid waste rates.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Bowman, and carried by a unanimous vote of 4-0, with Mayor pro Tem Wapner absent, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-146.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa made no announcements.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Council Member Porada announced the upcoming Ontario Heritage Cemetery Tour event, the Art Festival event, and murals in the Downtown area.
Council Member Macias announced the upcoming Community Cleanup event.
Council Member Bowman made no comments.
Mayor Leon announced an award presented to the City by Leaven Kids.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 8:06 p.m., and announced the next regular meeting was scheduled for October 21, 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
Shulad aut
EILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERKISECRETARY
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APPROVED:
- PAUL S. LÊON, MAYOR/CHAIRMAN