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ONTARIO CITY COUNCILI
ONTARIO HOUSING AUTHORITYI
ONTARIO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
DECEMBER 16, 2025
JOINT MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the Ontario City Council, Housing Authority, and Public Financing Authority were held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Ontario City Hall, 303 E. B Street
OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon called the joint meetings to order at 6:01 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 matter for discussion as listed on the agenda. Mayor Leon recessed to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m.
GC 54956.9 (d)(4) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION One Case
OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon reconvened the meetings at 6:31 p.m. for the regular session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Pastor Sean, from Calvary Chapel Ontario.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Duran announced there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced there were written communications:
Rucha Bhave, regarding air quality concerns.
Randall Macias Ceniceros, regarding Safe Routes to School.
Mayor Leon called upon the first speaker:
Ramiro Hurtado, spoke regarding community improvement concerns and a neighbor dispute.
Carlos Chavez, spoke regarding his interactions with the Community Improvement Department.
William Villareal, spoke regarding space limitations for Ontario Eastern Little League.
Louie Lopez, wished everyone happy holidays and delivered a personal message.
AGENDA REVIEWIANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa had no announcements.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment:
Mayor Leon called upon the speaker:
Tommy Mushegain, was not present
Council Member Porada commented regarding Item No. 9, regarding focusing on specific types of citations, citywide.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Macias, 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 November 4, 2025, and regular meetings of the City Council, Housing Authority and Ontario Public Financing authority of November 18, 2025, approving same as on file in the Records Management Department.
2. BILLS & PAYROLL
Approved Bills November 14, 2025 through November 26, 2025, in the amount of $45,248,903.54 and Payroll November 2, 2025 through November 15, 2025, in the amount of $7,859,016.12.
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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 North of Phillips Street and West of South Mountain Avenue and North of Philadelphia Street and West of Wineville Avenue identified with Assessor's Parcel Numbers 101-157-114 and 238-152-27, approve the Notice of Availability, and finding that such declaration is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-178 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 NORTH OF PHILLIPS STREET AND WEST OF SOUTH
MOUNTAIN AVENUE AND NORTH OF PHILADELPHIA STREET AND WEST OF
WINEVILLE AVENUE, IDENTIFIED WITH ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 101-157-114 AND 238-152-27, 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.
4. A DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH N2W ENGINEERING INC. FOR MILLIKEN BOOSTER STATION PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. UT1083
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Design Services Agreement with N2W Engineering Inc., of Irvine, California for design services for Milliken Booster Station for an amount of $365,166, plus a 15% contingency of $54,775, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $419,941, and a term of December 16, 2025 to December 16, 2028 with two optional one-year term extensions.
5. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH WAKECO, INC. FOR THE ONTARIO
POLICE DEPARTMENT MEDIA ROOM PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Construction Contract No. D&C23-017 with Wakeco, Inc., of Temecula, California, for the Ontario Police Department (OPD) Media Room project in the amount of $1,497,000 plus a 10% contingency of $149,700 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,646,700; and
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B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents required tor 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.
6. AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN THREAT ASSESSMENT CONSULTING, INC. FOR SECURITY
CAMERA INSTALLATION AT THE LATIMER BALLFIELD CONCESSION STAND
IN JOHN GALVIN PARK
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 11 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with American Threat Assessment Consulting, Inc. (A.T.A.C.), of Rancho Cucamonga, California, in the amount of $29,533 for security camera installation at the Latimer Ballfield Concession Stand, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,564,892.
7. AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WESTERN ALLIED CORPORATION FOR ON-CALL HEATING, VENTILATION,
AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Western Allied Corporation, of Santa Fe Springs, California, in the amount of $628,000 for on-call heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repair services, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,388,000.
8. AN AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH HMC GROUP AND AN
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TILDEN-COIL CONSTRUCTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT MULTI-
PRIME SERVICES FOR THE ONTARIO PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL STADIUM
FLIGHT TOWER RESTAURANT PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Design Services Agreement with HMC Architects, of Ontario, California, to provide Architectural and Engineering Services for the Ontario Professional Baseball Stadium Flight Tower Restaurant project in the amount of $3,241,200 for a total-not-to-exceed contract amount of $9,946, 127; and B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., of Riverside, California, to provide Construction Management Multi-Prime Services for all facets of the Ontario Professional Baseball Stadium Flight Tower Restaurant project in the amount of $2,360,715 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $73,629,018.
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9. AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY PARKING
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Rejected the bid protest submitted by Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services and LAZ Parking California, LLC on account of both proposals were disqualified and the protests submitted are without merit; and
B. Executed a Professional Services Agreement for up to five years with ACE Parking III, LLC of San Diego, California for parking enforcement services for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $9,523,369.
10. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICES, LP, DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL
SERVICES FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Universal Protection Services, LP, dba Allied Universal Services of Irvine, CA to extend term dates and increase the funding for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,005,714.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A MILLS ACT CONTRACT
(PRESERVATION AGREEMENT), FILE NO. PHP25-015, FOR A LOCAL
DESIGNATED HISTORIC PROPERTY
The City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into a Mills Act Contract (Preservation Agreement), for the local designated historic property located at 214 East Rosewood Court (APN: 1048-062-08); submitted by Octavio Pinedo.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-179 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO. PHP25-015, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ONTARIO TO ENTER INTO A HISTORIC
PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT (MILLS ACT CONTRACT) WITH
OCTAVIO PINEDO AND ALMA LUZ HERNANDEZ TOVAR, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 214 EAST ROSEWOOD COURT (APN: 1048-062-08).
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 No. 2025-179. 129
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12. RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026 AND RELATED MATTERS
The City Council and the Ontario Public Financing Authority held a public hearing and took the following actions:
A. The City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a Ground Lease, Lease Agreement, Indenture, Bond Purchase Agreement, and Continuing Disclosure Certificate in connection with the issuance and sale of the Lease Revenue Bonds by the Ontario Public Financing Authority in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $202 million and authorizing the distribution of an Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds and authorizing the execution and delivery of necessary documents in connection therewith.
B. The Ontario Public Financing Authority adopted a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a Ground Lease, Lease Agreement, Indenture, Bond Purchase Agreement, and Assignment Agreement in connection with the issuance and sale of its Lease Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $202 million and authorizing the distribution of an Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds and authorizing the execution and delivery of necessary documents in connection therewith.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-180 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A GROUND LEASE, LEASE AGREEMENT, INDENTURE, BOND
PURCHASE CONTRACT AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF ONTARIO PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY LEASE REVENUE BONDS, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH
BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $202,000,000, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN
OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF
SUCH BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. OPFA-015 A RESOLUTION OF THE ONTARIO PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY
THE AUTHORITY OF A GROUND LEASE, LEASE AGREEMENT, INDENTURE,
BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT AND ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF ONTARIO PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY LEASE REVENUE BONDS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
SUCH BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $202,000,000, AUTHORIZING THE
DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE
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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/Board Member Porada, seconded by Council Board/Member Bowman, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-180 and OPFA-015.
13. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT, FILE NO. PDCA25-003, 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. PDCA25-003, a Development Code Amendment revising and clarifying certain provisions of Chapters 2.0 (Administration and Procedures), 4.0 (Permits, Actions, and Decisions), 5.0 (Zoning and Land Use), 6.0 (Development and Subdivision Regulations), 7.0 (Historic Preservation), 8.0 (Sign Regulations), and References (Reference G: Landscape Design and Construction Guidelines) of the City of Ontario Development Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 3322 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO.
PDCA25-003, A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT REVISING AND
CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 2.0 (ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES), 4.0 (PERMITS, ACTIONS, AND DECISIONS), 5.0 (ZONING AND LAND USE), 6.0 (DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS), 7.0 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION), 8.0 (SIGN REGULATIONS), AND REFERENCES (REFERENCE G: LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRÚCTION GUIDELINES)
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. There was one written communication in opposition to the item, from Jordan Sisson.
City Attorney Duran announced proposed additions to page ten of the Ordinance. The updated material was made available to Council and the public for review.
Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and called on the speakers:
Jordan Sisson, spoke in opposition.
Juan Munoz, spoke in opposition.
Hearing no one else, Mayor Leon closed the public hearing and opened the item for Council discussion.
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Porada, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 3322.
14. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN URGENCY ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT, FILE NO PDCA25-004, REGARDING
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS The City Council waived further reading and adopted an Urgency Ordinance approving File No. PDCA25-004, to amend Division 5.03 - Supplemental Land Use Regulations, Section 5.03.010 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City's Development Code to comply with recent changes to state law that impose new limits on local authority to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), which will take effect on January 1, 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 3323 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT, FILE NO. PDCA25-004, AMENDING DIVISION 5.03 - SUPPLEMENTAL LAND USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 5.03.010 OF THE CITY'S
DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND
JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH THE RECENT
CHANGES IN STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY
EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION
21080.17.
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 Urgency Ordinance No. 3323.
15. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ADDING CHANGES TO CHAPTERS 18 AND 19 OF TITLE 8 OF THE ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL CODE AND A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING
OFFICIAL TO WAIVE CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES
PERTAINING TO HIGH-RISK UNREINFORCED MASONRY AND SOFT-STORY
STRUCTURES
The City Council conducted a public hearing and took the following actions:
A. Introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 18 of Title 8 of The Ontario Municipal Code Pertaining to a Seismic Safety Mitigation Program for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings.
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B. Introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 19 of Title 8 of The Ontario Municipal Code Pertaining to mandatory Seismic Strengthening provisions for existing wood-frame buildings with soft, weak or open-front wall.
C. Adopted a Resolution approving and authorizing the Building Official to waive City Building Department permit fees for retrofit building plans submitted for High-Risk Unreinforced Masonry (URM) and Soft-Story structures.
ORDINANCE NO. 3324 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING PURSUANT TO
AN EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, CHAPTER 18 OF TITLE 8 OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO A SEISMIC SAFETY MITIGATION PROGRAM FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 3325 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING PURSUANT TO
AN EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 8 OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO MANDATORY SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR EXISTING
WOOD-FRAME BUILDINGS WITH SOFT, WEAK OR OPEN-FRONT WALL, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-181 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO
WAIVE CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES FOR THE SEISMIC
RETROFITTING OF HIGH-RISK UNREINFORCED MASONRY (URM) AND SOFT- STORY STRUCTURES.
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 introduce Ordinance No. 3324 and 3325 and adopt Resolution No. 2025-181.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTION
16. SB165 LOCAL AGENCY SPECIAL TAX AND BOND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Macias, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to accept the City of Ontario's SB165 Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Report (unaudited) for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
17. A CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING HOTEL EMPLOYEE SAFETY
REGULATIONS
The City Council introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance establishing safety regulations for hotel employees.
ORDINANCE NO. 3326 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING HOTEL
EMPLOYEE SAFETY REGULATIONS
Mayor Leon called upon City Manager Ochoa to provide an overview of the item. There were no written communications.
Mayor Leon called on the speakers:
Maria Garcia, spoke in opposition.
Natasha Wong, spoke in opposition.
Karen May, spoke in opposition.
Mayor Leon opened the item for Council discussion and Council discussed before coming to a consensus.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Wapner and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 3326.
18. ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9212 IMPACT REPORT REGARDING AN
INITIATIVE ORDINANCE FOR HOTEL, CENTER, & AIRPORT WORKER
PROTECTION, RETENTION, AND MINIMUM WAGE AND RECOMMENDATION
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER THE ORDINANCE OUTRIGHT WITHOUT
ALTERATION
The City Council heard the impact report and rejected the proposed Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING HOTEL, EVENT CENTER, AND AIRPORT
WORKER PROTECTION, RETENTION, AND MINIMUM WAGE
The City Clerk announced written comment submitted by the California Lodging Association, in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Mayor Leon called upon City Manager Ochoa to provide a presentation.
Mayor Leon called upon the speakers:
Sat Patel, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Priya Patel, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance. 134
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Dilip Patel, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Naman Patel, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Nick Patel, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Nell Bakta, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Andrea Romero, spoke in opposition to rejecting the Ordinance.
Maria Martinez, spoke in opposition to rejecting the Ordinance.
Amaani Desai, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Michael Krouse, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Peggi Hazlett, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Vincent Romo, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Robert Blatt, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Rich Garcia, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Karen May, spoke in opposition to rejecting the Ordinance.
Marie Ocampo, spoke in opposition to rejecting the Ordinance.
Javier Gomez, spoke in opposition to rejecting the Ordinance.
Mayor Leon opened the item for Council discussion and Council discussed before coming to a consensus.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Leon, seconded by Council Member Porada, and carried by a unanimous vote of 0-5, to reject the proposed Ordinance.
19. ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9212 IMPACT REPORT REGARDING AN
INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE VOTER APPROVAL FOR MAJOR
HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND MAJOR EVENT CENTER PROJECTS
AND RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER THE
ORDINANCE OUTRIGHT WITHOUT ALTERATION
The City Council heard the impact report and rejected the proposed Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING VOTER APPROVAL FOR MAJOR HOTEL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND MAJOR EVENT CENTER PROJECTS
The City Clerk announced written comments submitted:
California Lodging Association, in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Chris Bowen, in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Zachary Houser, in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Mayor Leon called upon City Manager Ochoa to provide a presentation.
Mayor Leon called upon the speakers:
Sat Patel, declined to speak.
Priya Patel, declined to speak
Dilip Patel, declined to speak.
Naman Patel, declined to speak.
Nick Patel, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Neil Bakta, declined to speak.
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Andrea Romero, declined to speak.
Maria Martinez, declined to speak.
Chris Bowen, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Amaani Desai, declined to speak.
Michael Krouse, declined to speak.
Peggi Hazlett, declined to speak.
Ratael Legido, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Vincent Romo, declined to speak.
Robert Blatt, declined to speak.
Rich Garcia, declined to speak.
Thomas Ruiz, spoke in support of rejecting the Ordinance.
Karen May, spoke in opposition to rejecting the Ordinance.
Mayor Leon opened the item for Council discussion and Council discussed before coming to a consensus.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Macias, seconded by Council Member Porada, and carried by a unanimous vote of 0-5, to reject the proposed Ordinance.
20. RESOLUTIONS CALLING A MARCH 24, 2026 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
FOR TWO INITIATIVE MEASURES REGARDING HOTEL, EVENT & CENTER, AND; AIRPORT WORKER REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM WAGES AND
REQUIRING VOTER APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS FOR
MAJOR HOTEL AND EVENT CENTER PROJECTS
The City Council adopted the Resolutions to submit two initiative Ordinances to the Ontario voters at a Special Municipal Election to be held on March 24, 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-182 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO ON THE MARCH 24, 2026 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION BALLOT AN INITIATIVE MEASURE TO ENACT A HOTEL, EVENT
CENTER AND AIRPORT HOSPITALITY WORKER PROTECTION AND MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE; REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO PROVIDE SPECIFIED ELECTION SERVICES TO CONDUCT SAID ELECTION;
AND SETTING RULES AND DEADLINES FOR ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FOR AND AGAINST THE MEASURE.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-183 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO ON THE MARCH 24, 2026 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION BALLOT AN INITIATIVE MEASURE TO REQUIRE STATUTORY
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS AND VOTER APPROVAL FOR ALL MAJOR
HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND MAJOR EVENT CENTER
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE CITY; REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO TO PROVIDE SPECIFIED ELECTION SERVICES TO CONDUCT SAID ELECTION; AND SETTING RULES AND DEADLINES FOR ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FOR AND AGAINST THE MEASURE.
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Mayor Leon called upon City Manager Ochoa to provide an overview of the item. There were no written communications.
Mayor Leon called upon the speakers:
Sat Patel, declined to speak.
Priya Patel, declined to speak.
Dilip Patel, declined to speak.
Naman Patel, expressed the cost of the special election should be covered by Local Union 11.
Nick Patel, declined to speak.
Neil Bakta, declined to speak.
Andrea Romero, declined to speak.
Maria Martinez, declined to speak.
Amaani Desai, declined to speak.
Michael Krouse, declined to speak.
Peggi Hazlett, declined to speak.
Vincent Romo, declined to speak.
Robert Blatt, declined to speak.
Rich Garcia, declined to speak.
Karen May, spoke in opposition to the item.
Mayor Leon opened the item for Council discussion and Council discussed before coming to a consensus.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Bowman, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-182 and 2025-183.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa had no updates.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Council Member Porada wished everyone happy holidays.
Mayor pro Tem Wapner wished everyone happy holidays.
Council Member Macias had no comments.
Council Member Bowman had no comments.
Mayor Leon wished everyone happy holidays.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 8:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
APPROVED:
PAUL S. LEON, MAYORICHAIRMAN