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JOINT MEETINGS
OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon called the joint meetings to order at 6:03 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
Mayor pro Tem Wapner announced a conflict with a portion of Item No. 10.
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, noting his request to remove one of the listed items:
GC 54956.9 (d) (1), CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, EXISTING LITIGATION:
Robles, et al. v. City of Ontario et al., Case No. CIVDS2007038 The item was removed and Mayor Leon recessed to Closed Session at 6:06 p.m. to consider the following:
GC 54956.9 (d) (1), CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, EXISTING LITIGATION:
David Villalobos: D.V., a minor by and through is GAL Griselda Viera v. City of Ontario, United States District Court, Los Angeles, Case No. 5:25-cv-00384-CV-SHK GC 54956.9 (d) (1), CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, EXISTING LITIGATION:
Princessa Kemp; Estate of Kirk Kemp, by and thru its successor-in-Interest, Princessa Kemp; Jonathan Kemp, et al v. City of Ontario, Ontario Police Department, County of San Bernardino and Does 1-25, Inclusive; location, Case No. 2PSCV02059 116
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OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon reconvened the meetings at 6:35 p.m. for the regular session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor pro Tem Wapner.
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Maribel Zacapa from Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Duran announced there was no reportable action and confirmed the removed item was not discussed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced one written comment:
Anthony Pace, regarding traffic concerns.
Mayor Leon called upon the first speaker:
Nancy Bumstead, spoke regarding the Mural Fest and recognized Council Member Porada and the owners of local business Holt x Palm for their work on the event.
Roxanna Gracia, spoke regarding the Wellness Center and extended an invitation to upcoming holiday events on behalf of Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez.
Loree Masonis, spoke regarding sanctuary jurisdictions.
Kizzee, spoke regarding the Wellness Center and community concerns.
Robert Vivar, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Brandy Rodriguez, read a bible excerpt.
Marty McBride, spoke regarding the Next Era energy storage facility.
AGENDA REVIEW/ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa had no announcements.
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.
1. BILLS & PAYROLL
00282283 and Payrol 0025 tr 19, 202s, throug Nove in 1, 202, in tot amount of $6,207.857.48.
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2. RESOLUTIONS UPDATING AUTHORIZED DEPUTY CITY TREASURERS AND
THE UPDATED INVESTMENT POLICY
The City Council adopted Resolutions rescinding Resolution Nos. 2024-202 and 2024-203 and amended the list of Deputy City Treasurers authorized to invest City funds in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and other eligible investment securities, and approved the update to the City of Ontario's Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-171 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTMENT_OF
INACTIVE FUNDS IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE TREASURY AND HEREBY RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-202.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-172 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS AND HEREBY RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-203.
3. A RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY OWNED PROPERTY SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54221, APPROVING THE NOTICE OF
AVAILABILITY, AND FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
The City Council adopted a Resolution declaring the property located at a portion of 4000 East Ontario Center (Lot E) and 3737 East Concours Street (Lot H) identified with Assessor's Parcel Numbers 210-205-20 and 210-204-36 as surplus land, approving the Notice of Availability, finding that such declaration is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15060(C)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines and directed Staff to issue a Notice of Exemption.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-173 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221, THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT A PORTION OF 4000 E. ONTARIO CENTER (LOT E) AND 3737 E.
CONCOURS STREET (LOT H), IDENTIFIED WITH ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 210-205-20 AND 210-204-36, IS SURPLUS LAND, APPROVING THE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY THEREFORE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
COMPLY WITH THE SURPLUS LAND ACT AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS,
FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15060(C)(3) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES AND DIRECTING STAFF TO ISSUE A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION.
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4. A RESOLUTION DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY IS EXEMPT SURPLUS
LAND, AND FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS NOT A PROJECT
SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The City Council adopted a Resolution declaring the property located at 315-325 West D Street identified with Assessor's Parcel Numbers 1048-576-01 through 1048-576-02, as exempt surplus land and finding that such declaration is not a project subject environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-174 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS 315-325 WEST D STREET (APNS 1048-576-01 THROUGH 1048-576-02) IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND, AND FINDING THAT SUCH
DECLARATION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
5. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
KIDMAN GAGEN LAW, LLP, FOR CONSULTING AND LEGAL SERVICES The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kidman Gagen Law, LLP, of Irvine, California, for consulting and legal services in the amount of $150,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.
6. AN AMENDMENT TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INFO-
COM BUSINESS PRODUCTS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
VARIOUS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND FIELD EQUIPMENT FOR THE
PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL STADIUM PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Margaret C. Pett, Inc. DBA Info-Com Business Products (Info-Com), of Altadena, California, for the purchase and installation of various Information Technology (IT) and field equipment for the Professional Baseball Stadium project in the amount of $10,567,226 for a total contract amount of $13,505,373 plus a 5% contingency of $528,361 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $14,327,549, which includes a previously approved contingency amount of $293,815; 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. 119
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ADDENDUM TO THE ONTARIO PLAN 2050 SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (FILE NO. PGPA25-001) TO THE ONTARIO PLAN 2050 (TECHNICAL AMENDMENT)
The City Council conducted a public hearing and approved:
A. An Addendum to The Ontario Plan (TOP) 2050 Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2021070364), certified by the City Council on August 16, 2022; and
B. The General Plan Amendment (File No. PGPA25-001), a Technical Amendment to The Ontario Plan (TOP) 2050.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-175 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE ONTARIO PLAN 2050 SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT, PURSUANT
TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AS AMENDED, FOR FILE NO. PGPA25-001.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-176 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO. PGPA25-001 A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE ONTARIO PLAN 2050 POLICY PLAN (GENERAL PLAN) INVOLVING THE MOBILITY, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, AND PARKS & RECREATION ELEMENTS. THE AMENDMENT WOULD: [1] UPDATE THE MOBILITY ELEMENT TO REVISE TRUCK ROUTE DESIGNATIONS AND ADD EVACUATION-RELATED POLICIES; [2] CONFIRM
THAT EXISTING POLICY PLAN POLICIES SATISFY REQUIREMENTS FOR
EQUITABLE ACCESS TO OPEN SPACE, CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND REWILDING OPPORTUNITIES; [3] UPDATE THE SAFETY ELEMENT TO INCORPORATE THE 2023 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND 2024
EVACUATION ASSESSMENT, ADD EVACUATION AND EXTREME HEAT
POLICIES, AND UPDATE HAZARD MAPPING; AND [4] UPDATE THE
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES ELEMENT TO REFINE IDENTIFICATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AREAS AND UPDATE THE PARKS & RECREATION
ELEMENT TO REFLECT THE ONTARIO SPORTS EMPIRE AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — CITYWIDE. (SEE ATTACHMENTS 1 AND 2) (PART OF CYCLE 2 FOR THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR).
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department. 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 vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-175 and 2025-176. 120
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8. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS
The City Council conducted a public hearing and took the following actions:
A. Introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the Ontario Municipal Code, adopting by reference with certain amendments, the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2024 International Fire Code;
B. Introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance amending Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 14 of title 8 of the Ontario Municipal Code, adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code;
C. Set a public hearing for January 20, 2026 regarding the proposed Ordinances.
ORDINANCE NO. 3320 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 4 OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE WITH
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND CHANGES THERETO, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.
ORDINANCE NO. 3321 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, AND 14 OF TITLE 8 OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, INCORPORATING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 1997 CALIFORNIA HOUSING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2025 HISTORIC BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND THE 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO.
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department. 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 Macias, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to introduce Ordinance Nos. 3320 and 3321.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Macias, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to set a public hearing for January 20, 2026, regarding the proposed Ordinances.
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9. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO PURSUANT TO THE ONTARIO CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 88-2 (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE #80062538) FOR THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN
OF A FEE SIMPLE INTEREST IN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST CONCOURS STREET AND MERCEDES
LANE, IN THE CITY OF ONTARIO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 0210-204-04, FOR THE PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES FOR
THE TOYOTA ARENA PROJECT, IN ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA
The City Council conducted a public hearing and took the following actions:
A. Considered adopting, pursuant to the Ontario Center Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report 88-2 (State Clearinghouse #80062538), a Resolution of Necessity for the City of Ontario's public parking facilities for the Toyota Arena Project and provided each party with an interest in the affected property, their attorneys or representatives an opportunity to be heard on the issues relevant to the Resolution of Necessity.
B. Made the following findings:
i. The public interest and necessity require the proposed project. ii. The project is planned or located in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury.
ili. The real property to be acquired is necessary for the project. iv. The offers of just compensation have been made to the property owners.
C. Adopted a Resolution of Necessity declaring that the acquisition by eminent domain of a fee simple interest in certain real property located at the southeast corner of East Concours Street and Mercedes Lane, more particularly described as Assessor's Parcel Number 0210-204-04 (the "Property") is necessary for the public parking facilities for the Toyota Arena Project in Ontario, California (the "Project").
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-177 A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO THE ONTARIO CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 88-2 (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE # 80062538) FOR THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF
A FEE SIMPLE INTEREST IN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST CONCOURS STREET AND MERCEDES LANE, IN
THE CITY OF ONTARIO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 0210-204-04, FOR THE PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES FOR THE TOYOTA ARENA PROJECT, IN ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA.
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department and affected property owners have been notified.
There were no written communications.
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Mayor Leon called on Legal Counsel, Guillermo Frias to provide background information.
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 Mayor pro Tem Wapner, seconded by Council Member Macias, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-177.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTION
10. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP -
CALIFORNIA, LP AND A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH WEST COAST
ARBORISTS FOR THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, AND GPS LOCATION OF THE TREES FOR THE GRAND PARK PHASE 1 PROJECT
Mayor pro Tem Wapner recused himself from voting on Item No. 10 B and C.
Mayor Leon called upon City Manager Ochoa to provide a presentation on the Grand Park. There were no written communications.
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Construction Contract D&C21-005 Grand Park Phase 1 with Clark Construction Group - California, LP, of Costa Mesa, California, for the construction of the Grand Park Phase 1 project in the amount of $107,900,000 plus contingency of $16,000,000 for a total not- to-exceed contract amount of $123,900,000; and
B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Construction Contract D&C21-005 Grand Park Phase 1 - Trees with West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Ontario, California, for the purchase, installation, and GPS inventory of over 4,500 trees for the Grand Park Phase 1 Project in the amount of $4,433,460 plus a 5% contingency of $221,673 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $4,655,133; 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.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Macias, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to authorize City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with Clark Construction Group - California, LP, for the construction of the Grand Park Phase 1 project in the amount of $107,900,000 plus contingency of $16,000,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $123,900,000. 123
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Porada, and carried by a vote of 4-0, with Mayor pro Tem Wapner recused due to a declared conflict of interest, to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for the purchase, installation, and GPS inventory of over 4,500 trees for the Grand Park Phase 1 Project in the amount of $4,433,460 plus a contingency of $221,673 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $4,655, 133; and to execute all documents required for the completion of the Grand Park Phase 1 project.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa had no updates.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Council Member Macias requested that a Staff recommendation be brought back to Council for consideration at a future meeting regarding Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Council Member Porada also requested a Staff recommendation regarding Jay Littleton ball park and encouraged residents to utilize the My Ontario mobile application.
Mayor pro Tem Wapner was consensus with a Staff recommendation regarding Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Council Member Bowman agreed with a Staff recommendation regarding Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Mayor Leon announced holiday events.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 7:27 p.m. and announced the next regular meeting was scheduled for December 16, 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
APPROVED
PAUL S. LEON, MAYORICHAIRMAN