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JOINT MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the Ontario City Council and Housing Authority were held on Tuesday, October 21, 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 6:30 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, Assistant City Attorney/Legal Counsel Ryan Guiboa, and City Clerk / Secretary Sheila Mautz.
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor pro Tem Wapner.
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Rabbi Stephen Epstein from Temple Sholom of Ontario.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced there were written communications:
Anonymous, regarding community improvement concerns.
Martha Aragon, regarding senior discounts for utilities.
Mayor Leon called upon the first speaker:
Lesia Beasom, spoke regarding water rates and water conservation.
Martha Aragon, spoke regarding several topics.
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Steve Soto, read a poem.
Tina Silva, gave a land acknowledgement and spoke regarding immigration concerns.
Todd Warden, announced the availability of Invest Clean and Go Zero funds on behalf of the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Marty McBride, spoke about clean energy and thanked the Ontario Police Department.
Brandy Rodriguez, spoke about personal experiences.
AGENDA REVIEW/ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa announced the updated copy of the exhibits to the Resolution being considered under agenda Item No. 7. The update reflected payments received from property owners up to 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The updated materials reflected a revised and reduced amount for assessments totaling $317,892.41 related to 124 parcels, which meant that $14,521.59 for 44 parcels was collected, postponed, or settled since the public agenda was prepared. The updated materials provided were incorporated into the public record.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment:
Lory Mason, submitted a written comment regarding Item No. 16.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Porada 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 September 16, 2025, and approving same as on file in the Records Management Department.
2. BILLS & PAYROLL
Approved Bills September 19, 2025 through October 2, 2025, in the amount of $60,029,518.37 and Payroll September 7, 2025 through September 20, 2025, in the amount of $6,450, 153.48.
3. AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 69 (SOUTH ONTARIO LOGISTICS
CENTER)
The City Council adopted an Ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within City of Ontario Community Facilities District No. 69 (South Ontario Logistics Center).
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ORDINANCE NO. 3316 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).
A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH J&E CONSTRUCTION FOR THE GEYER
COURT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Contract with JaE Construction, of Chino, California, for the Geyer Court Improvements Project in the amount of $1,379,328, plus a 10% contingency of $137,933 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,517,261; and B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents required for the completion of the project which may include, but 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. A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF THE RIGHT-OF-
WAY IN A PORTION OF MISSION BOULEVARD AND RECONVEYING ANY OF
THE CITY'S INTEREST THEREIN
The City Council adopted a Resolution ordering the summary vacation of the right- of-way in a portion of Mission Boulevard located near the southwest corner of Cucamonga Avenue and Mission Boulevard, and authorized City Manager, or his designee, to execute the documents necessary to evidence the vacation and reconveyance of the City's interest therein.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-147 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY IN A PORTION OF MISSION BOULEVARD AND RECONVEYING ANY OF THE CITY'S INTEREST THEREIN.
6. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT,
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY, AND FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 20472 LOCATED ON
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND EUCALYPTUS AVENUE The City Council adopted a Resolution approving an Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, and Final Tract Map No. 20472, located on the southwest corner of Haven Avenue and Eucalyptus Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-148 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AND FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 20472
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND EUCALYPTUS AVENUE.
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7. 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. 2025-149 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 OR RECOVERY OF COSTS INCURRED FOR ABATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS OF CITY CODES AND ORDINANCES.
8. AN AMENDMENT TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HOLT
BLVD CAR WASH FOR FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH AND DETAILING
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Holt Blvd Car Wash, of Ontario, California, for full-service car wash and detailing services in the amount of $180,000, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $330,000 over the three- year term.
9. AN AMENDMENT TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. FOR FLEET OIL, LUBRICANTS, AND OTHER
RELATED ITEMS
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Safety Kleen Systems, Inc., of Richardson, Texas, for the procurement of fleet oil, lubricants, and other related items in the amount of $1,050,000, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,200,000, extend the term through Fiscal Year 2026-27, and authorize the option to extend the Agreement for up to three (3) additional one-year terms.
10. SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE APPROVAL FOR POLICE HELICOPTER ENGINE
OVERHAUL
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a sole source purchase contract with Safran Helicopter Engines USA, Inc., of Grand Prairie, Texas, in the approximate amount of $569,342 to overhaul the engine of one of the City's Police Air Support helicopters.
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11. AN AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MILLER
ARCHITECTURAL CORPORATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE PERMANENT FACILITY FOR THE ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER OF
THE INLAND EMPIRE
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Design Services Agreement with Miller Architectural Corporation, of Redlands, California, for the architectural design services for the permanent facility for the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire, in the amount of $3, 116,400 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,235,075.
12. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH BERNARDS BROS, INC., AND AN
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SMITH- EMERY LABORATORIES, INC., FOR ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL AND
MATERIAL TESTING FOR THE CITY SERVICES BUILDING PROJECT The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Construction Contract No. D&C22-015 City Services Building with Bernards Bros, Inc., of San Fernando, California, for the construction of the City Services Building in the amount of $42,880,000 plus a 10% contingency of $4,288,000, for a total not-to- exceed contract amount of $47,168,000.
B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Smith-Emery Laboratories, Inc., of Los Angeles, California, for on-call geotechnical and material testing for the City Services Building in the amount of $210,165 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $360, 165; and
C. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents required for the completion of the project which may include, but 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.
13. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ELEGANT CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
THE EUCLID AVENUE MONUMENT SIGN PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Construction Contract No. PM 2526-2 with Elegant Construction, Inc., of Irvine, California, for the Euclid Avenue Monument Sign Project in the amount of $597,000 plus a 15% contingency of $89,550 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $686,550; and
B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents required tor 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.
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14. A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH WAKECO, INC. AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CONSTANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR THE ONTARIO POLICE
DEPARTMENT REAL TIME INFORMATION CENTER AND TENANT
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 6 to the Construction Contract No. D&C23-014 with Wakeco, Inc., of Temecula, California, for the Ontario Police Department (OPD) Real Time Information Center (RTIC) and Tenant Improvement (TI) project in the amount of $207,480 plus a contingency of $361,100 for a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $4,540,680;
B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Constant Technologies, Inc., of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, for the OPD RTIC and Tl project in the amount of $13,038 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $806,743, which includes a previously approved contingency amount of $10,856; and
C. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents required for the completion of the project which may include, but 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.
15. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE CHINO BASIN
DESALTER AUTHORITY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
The City Council adopted a Resolution approving Amendment No. 6 to the Chino Basin Desalter Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Chino Basin Desalter Authority (CDA), subject to non-substantive changes and approval by all CDA Member Agencies; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-150 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE CHINO BASIN
DESALTER AUTHORITY.
16. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE
SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTINUUM INFRASTRUCTURE
PROGRAM ROUND 2
The City Council took the following actions:
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A. Adopted a Resolution approving the filing of an application for $25 million in grant funds from the California Department of Health Care Services Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Phase 2 for the Ontario Wellness Campus.
B. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute any documents or agreements needed to complete the application and implement the grant; and C. Approved acceptance of funding of $25 million from the California Department of Health Care Services, if awarded.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-151 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE
SERVICES (DHCS) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTINUUM INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM ROUND 2 (2025): UNMET 52025 NEEDS; THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BHIP ROUND 2: UNMET NEEDS PROGRAM.
17. A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION
SERVICE, LP, DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES, FOR JAIL
FACILITY STAFFING SUPPORT SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement for up to five years with Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services of Irvine, California, for jail facility staffing and support services for a not-to-exceed agreement amount of $4,735,387.
18. AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF THE CITY'S BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND DATA VISUALIZATION PLATFORM, SISENSE, INC.
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a renewal with Sisense, Inc., of New York, NY, for licensing, and increasing the subscription amount by $108,000 for a one-year term, for a total subscription amount not-to- exceed $499,286.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT FILE NO. PDCA25-002 REVISING AND CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF
THE CITY OF ONTARIO DEVELOPMENT CODE
The City Council introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance approving File No. PDCA25-002, a Development Code Amendment revising and clarifying certain provisions of Chapters 2.0 (Administration and Procedures), 4.0 (Permits, Actions, and Decisions), and 6.0 (Development and Subdivision Regulations) of the City of Ontario Development Code.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3317 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO.
PDCA25-002, A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT REVISING AND
CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 2.0 (ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES), 4.0 (PERMITS, ACTIONS, AND DECISIONS), AND 6.0 (DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) OF THE CITY OF
ONTARIO DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department.
The City Clerk announced one written comment:
Jordan Sisson, in opposition to the item.
Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and called upon the speakers:
Andrea Romero, spoke in opposition to the item.
Charlie Carnow, spoke in opposition to the item.
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 a unanimous vote of 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 3317.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTION
20. RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 71 (NEUHOUSE PHASE 2) SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2025 AND RELATED MATTERS
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Adopted a Resolution authorizing the issuance of City of Ontario Community Facilities District No. 71 (Neuhouse Phase 2) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2025, in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $17 million, authorizing the execution and delivery of an Indenture, a Bond Purchase Agreement, and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, authorizing the distribution of an Official Statement, authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificates and related actions;
B. Adopted a Resolution of the City of Ontario making a declaration of official intent to reimburse facilities expenditures with bond proceeds and related actions; C. Authorized the issuance of special tax bonds for public improvements required to facilitate the development of the Neuhouse Phase 2 project and the Ontario Ranch development;
D. Approved the forms of the Indenture, the Bond Purchase Agreement, the Continuing
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-152 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 71 (NEUHOUSE PHASE 2) SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2025, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION
OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND
CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-153 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING A DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL
INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FOR COSTS OF FACILITIES WITH BOND PROCEEDS AND RELATED ACTIONS.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Macias, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2015-152 and 2025-153.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa made no announcements.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Council Member Porada commented on the Art Festival.
Mayor pro Tem Wapner had no comments.
Council Member Macias commented on the Community Cleanup event.
Council Member Bowman commented on the downtown murals.
Mayor Leon commented on the downtown murals and Art Festival.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 7:01 p.m., and announced the next regular meeting was scheduled for November 4, 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheela Maut
SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
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APPROVED:
PAUL S. LEON, MAYOR/CHAIRMAN