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ONTARIO CITY COUNCILI
ONTARIO HOUSING AUTHORITYI
ONTARIO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
JOINT MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the Ontario City Council, Housing Authority, and Public Financing Authority were held on Tuesday, November 18, 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, 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led Council Member Macias.
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Pastor Gary Ovitt from Community Christian Fellowship.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Leon called upon the first speaker:
Gary Ovitt, spoke regarding the Leaven Kids Organization.
Tina Silva, gave a land acknowledgement and spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Chris Robles, spoke regarding warehouses.
Randy Bekendam, spoke regarding regenerative farming.
Kizzee, spoke regarding community concerns.
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Laurie Remington, spoke regarding Giving Machines and charitable organizations.
Roxanne Bautista, read a poem.
AGENDA REVIEWIANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa announced updates to Items Nos. 3 and 21. The updated materials were incorporated into the public record.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment:
Lory Mason, submitted written comments regarding Item No. 12.
Mayor Leon called upon the first speaker:
Tina Silva, spoke in opposition to Item Nos. 3 and 21.
Chris Robles, spoke in opposition to Item Nos. 3 and 21.
Randy Bekendam, spoke in opposition to Item Nos. 3 and 21.
Ana Gonzalez, spoke in opposition to Item No. 3.
Joaquin Castillejos, spoke in opposition to Item Nos. 3 and 21.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Bowman 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 October 21, 2025, and approving same as on file in the Records Management Department.
2. BILLS & PAYROLL
Approved Bills October 17, 2025 through October 30, 2025, in the amount of $65,500,607.46, and Payroll October 5, 2025 through October 18, 2025 in the amount of $6,563,924.83.
3. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PUBLIC PARKS PROCEEDS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Public Parks Proceed Agreement and execute such further documents and take such actions as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the intent of the Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-168 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PUBLIC PARKS
PROCEEDS AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.
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4. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
SELBERT PERKINS DESIGN FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE DOWNTOWN SIGNAGE AND
WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN WITH BRANDING SERVICES
That the City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Selbert Perkins Design, of Playa del Rey, California, for design services for the development of a comprehensive Downtown Signage and Wayfinding Master Plan and graphic design and branding services, in the amount of $212,000 to increase the not-to-exceed contract amount of $289,500.
5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO,
CALIFORNIA, LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 76 (COMPASS POINTE)
The City Council adopted an Ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within City of Ontario Community Facilities District No. 76 (Compass Pointe). Introduction and first reading took place at the regular meeting of November 4, 2025.
ORDINANCE NO. 3319 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 76 (COMPASS POINTE)
6. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH AWI BUILDERS, INC. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ONTARIO ARENA PLAZA PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Contract with AWI Builders, Inc., of Ontario, California, for the Ontario Arena Plaza Project in the amount of $25,991,911 and authorized a 10% contingency of $2,599, 191 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $28,591, 102; 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.
7. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RONALD IVIE FOR CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE
ONTARIONET BROADBAND STRATEGIC PLANNING
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ronald Ivie, of Boise, ID, for consulting support services for the OntarioNet Broadband strategic business, operations and technology network planning, and systems project management in the amount of $540,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,800,000 and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2029. 109
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A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TELCON SERVICES, LLC,
FOR THE ONTARIONET BROADBAND DESIGN, ENGINEERING, MAPPING,
SYSTEM INTEGRATION, AND INSPECTION SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Protessional Services Agreement with Telcon Services, LLC, of Eagle, ID, for the OntarioNet Broadband Integration Support services, in the amount of $1,080,000 from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2028, with the option to extend the agreement for up to two successive one-year periods for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,800,000.
9. ACCEPT AND APPROVE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
The City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary to accept and approve the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) / Enhancing Law Enforcement Activities Subaccount (ELEAS) Grant for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $281,812.
10. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (FILE NO.
PDA25-003) BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND GDC INVESTMENTS 13, L.P.
The City Council adopted an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement (File No. PDA25-003) between the City of Ontario and GDC Investments 13 L.P.
Introduction and first reading took place at the regular meeting of November 4, 2025.
ORDINANCE NO. 3318 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE FILE NO. PDA25-003, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND GDC INVESTMENTS 13, LP TO ESTABLISH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 20730 (FILE NO.
PMTT24-008) LOCATED SOUTH OF CHATHAM STREET, WEST OF CLIFTON
STREET, EAST OF AMHERST AVENUE, AND NORTH OF EUCALYPTUS AVENUE, WITHIN PLANNING AREA 11 (RD-7 / ROW TOWNHOMES) OF THE ESPERANZA SPECIFIC PLAN. (APN: 1073-101-05).
11. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATION NURSE SYSTEM (ECNS) SERVICES WITH CONSOLIDATED
FIRE AGENCIES (CONFIRE) AND CITY OF ONTARIO
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement between the Consolidated Fire Agencies (CONFIRE) and the City of Ontario for the provision of Emergency Communication Nurse System (ECS) services through the Ontario Fire Department with a projected not-to-exceed amount of $333,501.00.
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12. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RMA GROUP FOR ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTING AND MATERIALS
TESTING SERVICES FOR THE ONTARIO SPORTS EMPIRE
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with RMA Group, of Rancho Cucamonga, California, to provide on-call geotechnical consulting, materials testing, and special inspection services for the Ontario Sports Empire in the amount of $997,740 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,440, 100; 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.
13. AN AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FREDERICK
FISHER & PARTNERS, ARCHITECTS FOR THE ONTARIO MUSEUM OF
HISTORY AND ART NORTH WING GALLERY UPGRADE
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Design Services Agreement with Frederick Fisher & Partners, Architects, of Los Angeles, California, for additional work for the North Wing Gallery of the Ontario Museum of History and Art in the amount of $30,755 for a total not-to- exceed contract amount of $467,464; 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.
14. ACCEPT AND APPROVE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
ADDITIONAL AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
The City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary to accept and approve the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) /Enhancing Law Enforcement Activities Subaccount (ELEAS) Grant growth payment for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in the amount of $284, 159.13.
15. A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIS U.S. INC. FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WATER RESOURCES OPTIMIZATION PLAN
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Arcadis U.S. Inc., of Los Angeles, California, for the development of a Water Resources Optimization Plan for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,579,488 and a term from November 18, 2025 to November 17, 2028, 111
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with the option to extend the Agreement for up to two additional one-year terms consistent with City Council approved budgets.
16. AN AMENDMENT TO THE SOFTWARE AGREEMENT WITH GREAT LAKES DATA SYSTEMS, INC. TO SUPPORT ONTARIONET BILLING
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement, with Great Lakes Data Systems (GLDS), Inc., of Wisconsin, increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount to $403,540 and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2028.
17. AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CITYWIDE
VIDEO COVERAGE
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 7 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Convergint Technologies, LLC, of La Palma, California, increasing the authorized contract amount for the increased Citywide video coverage by $95,053 for a total not-to- exceed amount of $4,485, 189.
18. PURCHASE OF A NEW REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER AND EQUIPMENT The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a sole source purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters, of Grand Prairie, Texas in the amount of $4,628,531 for the purchase of a new police helicopter, and execute a purchase agreement with Hangar One Avionics Inc., of Carlsbad, California in the amount of $2,745,248 for the purchase and installation of specialized equipment; and execute a required 30% deposit to Airbus in the amount of $1,388,559.
19. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE OPERATION OF THE WEST END
NAVIGATIONAL CENTER
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ontario, the County of San Bernardino, and the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto, and Upland for the operation of the West End Navigation Center.
B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee to execute the MOU and related documents necessary to implement participation.
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20. AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF EASTVALE FOR OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE LANDSCAPED MEDIAN ON MILLIKEN AND HAMNER
AVENUES
The City Council approved an Agreement with the City of Eastvale for the shared Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the landscaped median on Milliken and Hamner Avenues between the State Route (SR) 60 Freeway and Bellegrave Avenue.
21. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PARKS INCENTIVE REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute such further documents and take such actions as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the intent of the Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-169 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PARKS INCENTIVE
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
22. LEASE FINANCING PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9175 EAST CHINO AVENUE
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents required for the completion of the lease-leaseback financing within the authorization limits and adopt a Resolution approving:
A. The financing for the acquisition of real property located at 9175 East Chino Avenue for a period of five (5) years; and
B. The Lease Agreement between the City of Ontario and the Ontario Public Finance Authority; and
C. The Site and Facility Lease between the City of Ontario and Ontario Public Finance Authority; and
D. All documents required to be delivered pursuant to the Lease Agreement and/or Site and Facility Lease, including without limitation the Assignment Agreement and Note.
The Ontario Public Finance Authority authorized the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute all documents required for the completion of the lease- leaseback financing within the authorization limits and adopt a Resolution approving:
A. The financing for the acquisition of real property located at 9175 East Chino Avenue for a period of five (5) years; and
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B. The Lease Agreement between the City of Ontario and the Ontario Public Finance Authority; and
C. The Site and Facility Lease between the City of Ontario and Ontario Public Finance Authority; and
D. The Assignment Agreement between the Ontario Public Finance Authority and the Ronald and Kristine Pietersma Family Trust.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-170 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY_OF ONTARIO, _CALIFORNIA,_ AUTHORIZING PROCEEDINGS AND
AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF PUBLIC CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES, APPROVING PREPARATION AND
DELIVERY OF A NOTE BY THE ONTARIO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL ACTIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. OPFA-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE ONTARIO PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A LEASE
REVENUE NOTE IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $25,500,000 IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINANCING OF PUBLIC
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF A
SITE AND FACILITIES LEASE, LEASE AGREEMENT, ASSIGNMENT
AGREEMENT, NOTE AND AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL ACTIONS AND
EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS.
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. Hearing no one, Mayor Leon closed the public hearing and opened the item for Council discission.
MOTION: Moved by Council/Board Member Bowman, seconded by Council/Board Member Porada, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-170 and OPFA-014.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTION
23. QUALIFICATION OF TWO INITIATIVE MEASURE PETITIONS PROPOSING TO
REQUIRE VOTER-APPROVED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS FOR MAJOR
HOTEL AND EVENT CENTER PROJECTS AND ESTABLISHING
HOTEL/HOSPITALITY WORKER PROTECTION AND MINIMUM WAGE
REQUIREMENTS
The City Council received, filed, and accepted the certificate(s) of sufficiency of initiative petition signatures as valid in all respects; and ordered an impact report from Staff for both initiative measures to be brought back to Council at the regular meeting of December 16, 2025.
Mayor Leon called on the speakers:
Andy Seymor, not present.
Estefany Castaneda, not present.
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Macias, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to receive, file, and accept the certificate(s) of sufficiency and ordered an impact report from Staff to be brought back to Council at the regular meeting of December 16, 2025.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa made no announcements.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Council Member Porada announced local organizations accepting donations.
Mayor pro Tem Wapner made no comments.
Council Member Macias made no comments.
Council Member Bowman made no comments.
Mayor Leon commented on the recent Leaven Kids event.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 7:10 p.m. and announced the next regular meeting was scheduled for December 2, 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
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SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
APPROVED:
PAUL S. LEON, MAYOR/CHAIRMAN