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JOINT MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the Ontario City Council and Housing Authority were held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Ontario City Hall, 303 E. B Street Ontario, California.
OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon called the joint meetings to order at 5:30 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 (arrived at 5:35 p.m.), 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
Council Member Macias announced a conflict with Item Nos. 10, 21, and 23 due to her employment.
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 5:33 p.m.
GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APNs: 0113-281-13 and 0113-281-15; 2400 East Philadelphia Street and 2325 East Riverside Drive; City/Authority negotiator: Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: City of Upland; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APNs: 0110-322-08, 0110-322-17, 0110-322-18, 0110-322-21, 0110-322-22, 0110-322-29, 0110-322-30, 0110-322-31; 2501-2653 East Guasti Road and 217-219 North Archibald Avenue; City/Authority negotiator: Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: M-K Associates and Mission Plaza Properties, Inc.; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
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GC 54956.95, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, San Bernardino Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, EAMS Case Nos. 26003598 and 26003599.
GC 54956.9(d)(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, EXISTING LITIGATION Unite Here Local 11 v. City of Ontario, Case No. CIVSB2514995
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 Porada.
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Pastor Fajinmi from Dios International Missionary Church.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Duran announced there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Leon called upon the first speaker:
Dale Roberts, spoke regarding his interactions with the Police Department.
Kizzee, spoke regarding societal issues and the importance of helping others.
Randy Bekendam, spoke regarding regenerative and urban farming.
AGENDA REVIEW/ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa announced updated exhibits to the Resolution being considered under Agenda Item No. 5. The updated materials reflected a revised and reduced amount for assessments totaling $182,563.26 related to 116 parcels, which meant that $80,979.31 for 44 parcels was collected, postponed, or settled since the public agenda was prepared. He also announced updates to the Resolution being considered under Agenda Item No. 23.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment:
Mayor Leon called upon the speaker:
Andrea Romero, spoke in opposition to Item No. 7.
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, with Council Member Macias abstained from Item No. 10 due to a declared conflict of interest.
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1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved minutes for the regular meetings of the City Council and Housing Authority of December 2, 2025, and regular meetings of the City Council, Housing Authority and Ontario Public Financing Authority for December 16, 2025, approving same as on file in the Records Management Department.
2. BILLS & PAYROLL
Approved Bills November 26, 2025 through December 26, 2025, in the amount of $107,102,314.72 and Payroll November 16, 2025 through December 13, 2025, in the amount of $12,735,751.66.
3. A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SCTA) AND THE CITY OF
ONTARIO FOR REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING GRANTS PROGRAM (REAP 2.0) FUNDS
The City Council approved a Funding Agreement between the City of Ontario and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SCTA) to receive Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program (REAP 2.0) Funds and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said Agreement and future amendments to the Agreement within the City Council approved budget.
4. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH K.C. RESTORATION CO., INC. FOR THE
EMMONS BUILDING (GRANADA THEATER) HISTORIC REHABILITATION PROJECT PHASE 1
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Construction Contract No. D&C25-003 with K.C. Restoration Co., Inc., of Gardena, California, for the Emmons Building (Granada Theater) Historic Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 in the amount of $1,087,075 plus a 20% contingency of $217,415 for a total not- to-exceed contract amount of $1,304,490; 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 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. 142
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-001 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.
6. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR
ON-CALL ELECTRONIC ARCHIVING OF BUILDING PLANS
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Protessional Services Agreement with OB Reprographics, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $141,375 to a new not-to-exceed amount of $259,218 to complete the electronic archiving of approved building plan sets.
7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING HOTEL EMPLOYEE SAFETY
REGULATIONS
The City Council adopted an Ordinance establishing safety regulations for hotel employees. Introduction and first reading took place at the meeting of December 16, 2025.
ORDINANCE NO. 3326 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING HOTEL EMPLOYEE SAFETY
REGULATIONS.
8. ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, AND AB 1600 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
The City Council accepted the City of Ontario's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025, and the City of Ontario's AB1600 Development Impact Fee (DIF) Annual Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.
9. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS WITH BODEV, INC. FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS YARD UTILIZING THE ENERGY
EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDING
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the purchase and delivery of six AuTel level 2 and two AuTel direct current electric vehicle (EV) chargers from BodEV Inc., of La Habra, California, utilizing the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding from the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) in the amount of $173, 184 plus a 10% contingency for a total not-to-exceed amount of $190,502, consistent with the terms and conditions of the Sourcewell Contract #032824-ELV.
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10. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,803, 123 FOR
THE HOLT AND ALLYN AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT
The City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the execution of all necessary documents to accept funding totaling $30,803, 123 from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program for the Holt and Allyn Affordable Rental Housing Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE CITY OF ONTARIO HAS
APPLIED TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING & SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
PROGRAM (AHSC PROGRAM NOFA) THUS DIRECTING THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE
STRATEGIC GROWTH COUNCIL TO MAKE A CONDITIONAL COMMITMENT OF FUNDS TO ASSIST ONTARIO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PHASE II.
11. PRE-AUTHORIZED LIST OF VENDORS TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED
COMPUTER AND NETWORK EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a pre- authorized vendor list to provide computer and network hardware and services to maintain and support the City's technology infrastructure.
12. A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT 365 SUBSCRIPTION WITH
CRAYON SOFTWARE EXPERTS LLC
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a three- year License Agreement with Crayon Software Experts LLC, of Dallas, Texas, for a Citywide Microsoft 365 Subscription, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,203,338.
13. ORDINANCES ADDING CHANGES TO CHAPTERS 18 AND 19 OF TITLE 8 OF
THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council adopted:
A. An Ordinance adding Chapter 18 of Title 8 of The Ontario Municipal Code Pertaining to a Seismic Safety Mitigation Program for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings.
B. 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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3324 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 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.
14. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RMA GROUP FOR ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTING AND MATERIALS
TESTING SERVICES FOR THE VINEYARD PARKING STRUCTURE AND
PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL STADIUM PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with RMA Group, of Rancho Cucamonga, California, to provide on-call geotechnical consulting and materials testing services for the Vineyard Parking Structure and Professional Baseball Stadium Projects in the amount of $1,946, 145 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $5,386,245 and extend the contract term to May 2, 2028; 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.
15. AMENDMENTS TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN THREAT ASSESSMENT CONSULTING, INC. FOR THE DE ANZA
PARK RENOVATION PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 12 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with American Threat Assessment Consulting, Inc. (A.T.A.C), of Rancho Cucamonga, California, for the De Anza Park Renovation Project in the amount of $588,496 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,153,388; and
B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 13 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with A.T.A.C, of Rancho Cucamonga, 145
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California, for the Fleet Services Shop Camera Installation in the amount of $25,070 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,178,458; 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.
16. AN AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HMC
ARCHITECTS FOR ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND AN
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
KIMLEY-HORN ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES
CENTER RELOCATION PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 8 to the Design Services Agreement with HMC Architects, of Ontario, California, to provide on-call architectural services for the Municipal Services Center Relocation Project in the amount of $13,566,326 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $33,501,466; and
B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc., of Riverside, California, for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in the amount of $504,450, plus a 10% contingency of $50,445, increasing the total contract amount by $554,895, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,007,215 and extend the contract term to June 30, 2027; 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.
17. A MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. FOR FIREARM RANGE MAINTENANCE
AND BIOHAZARD REMEDIATION SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Maintenance Services Agreement for up to five years with Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc. of Norwell, MA, for firearm range maintenance and biohazard remediation services for a total not-to-exceed agreement amount of $288,047.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. ORDINANCES APPROVING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND FIRE CODES ADOPTED BY THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION IN THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS
The City Council adopted:
A. 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. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 3320 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 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. Calling of the public hearing took place at the meeting of December 2, 2025.
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.
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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 adopt Ordinance Nos. 3320 and 3321.
19. A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH NEW COMMERCIAL/ENTERPRISE AND
WHOLESALE FEES FOR USE OF ONTARIONET'S FIBER OPTIC NETWORK The City Council adopted a Resolution to modify its schedule of broadband fees, including the maximum and minimum rates that OntarioNet may charge commercial/enterprise and wholesale customers to access and use OntarioNet's fiber optic network to connect to the Internet and to obtain communications services, upon the recommendation of the City Manager, and to delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate contract rates with large commercial customers and wholesale customers within those established ranges, and to set all the other terms, conditions and policies applicable to commercial/enterprise and wholesale customer access and use of OntarioNet's fiber optic network and related services.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING COMMERCIAL/ENTERPRISE
AND WHOLESALE FEES FOR USE OF THE ONTARIONET FIBER OPTIC NETWORK AND OTHER ASSOCIATED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.
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 Porada, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Wapner, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-003.
20. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION APPROVING FILE NO. PDEV25-007
The City Council conducted a public hearing on the appeal and took the following actions:
A. Denied the Appeal as to Claims #2 and #3;
B. Granted the Appeal as to Claims #1 and #4;
C. Set aside the Planning Commission's adoption of the Sports Complex EIR Addendum and approval of the Development Plan; and
D. Confirmed that consideration of approval of the Sports Complex Hotel Development Plan can proceed only if the City Council has approved, pursuant to the adoption of the Addendum to the Sports Complex EIR, the Amended and Restated Disposition and Development Agreement.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, PARTIALLY APPROVING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION APPROVING FILE NO. PDEV25-007.
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 called upon Executive Director of Community Development, Rudy Zeledon to provide a presentation. Appellant, Jordan Sisson presented his case.
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. 2026-004.
21. A RESOLUTION APPROVING CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS UP TO $100 MILLION FOR
FINANCING AND REFINANCING A COMMERCIAL HOTEL PROJECT IN
ONTARIO
The City Council adopted a Resolution to approve the issuance by California Statewide Communities Development Authority ("CSDA") of one or more series of revenue bonds, from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $100,000,000 for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of a commercial hotel and related facilities owned by National Community Renaissance of California or its affiliates, and certain other matters relating thereto.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY CALIFORNIA
STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ONE OR MORE
SERIES OF REVENUE BONDS, FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING AND REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION,
REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF A COMMERCIAL
HOTEL AND RELATED FACILITIES OWNED BY NATIONAL COMMUNITY
RENAISSANCE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS AFFILIATES, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING 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.
Council Member Macias recused herself and left the chamber. 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. 149
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Bowman, and carried by a vote of 4-0-1 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-005, with Council Member Macias recused due to a declared conflict of interest.
Council Member Macias returned to the dais.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTION
22. CONSIDER APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF AN ADDENDUM
TO THE CERTIFIED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ONTARIO REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX (SCH NO. 2023110328), OF AN
AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND ONTARIO RANCH HOTELS, LLC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HOTEL FEATURING 226-GUEST ROOMS AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND ONTARIO AVENUE The City Council adopted a Resolution approving:
A. Adoption of an Addendum to the Certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the Ontario Regional Sports Complex (SCH No. 2023110328), certified by the City Council on July 16, 2024; and
B. Approval of the Amended and Restated Disposition and Development Agreement ("Agreement") between the City of Ontario and Ontario Ranch Hotels, LLC. ("Developer") (on file with the Records Management Department; and
C. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents necessary to implement the Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION
OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ONTARIO REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX (SCH NO. 2023110328), OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND
ONTARIO RANCH HOTELS, LLC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HOTEL FEATURING 226-GUEST ROOMS AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND ONTARIO AVENUE.
Mayor Leon called upon City Manager Ochoa to provide information regarding the item. Mayor Leon opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Wapner, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-006. 150
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23. A RESOLUTION FINDING THE ONTARIO AIRPORT HOTEL AND CONFERENCE
CENTER PROJECT SERVES THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND MAKING RELATED
CEQA FINDINGS
The City Council adopted a Resolution finding the redevelopment, improvement and continued operation of the Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference center, located at 700 North Haven Avenue, Ontario, San Bernardino county, California 91764 by Core Hotel Venture, LLC, National Community Renaissance of California ("national core") and/or an affiliate of National Core will lessen the City's burdens, will further the goals and purposes of the City, and is in the common interest of the City and its residents); making certain CEQA findings in connection therewith.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE REDEVELOPMENT,
IMPROVEMENT AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE ONTARIO AIRPORT HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER, LOCATED AT 700 NORTH HAVEN AVENUE, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 91764 BY CORE HOTEL
VENTURE, LLC, NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE OF CALIFORNIA ("NATIONAL CORE") AND/OR AN AFFILIATE OF NATIONAL CORE WILL LESSEN
THE CITY'S BURDENS, WILL FURTHER THE GOALS AND PURPOSES OF THE CITY, AND IS IN THE COMMON INTEREST OF THE CITY AND ITS RESIDENTS); MAKING CERTAIN CEQA FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Council Member Macias recused herself and left the chamber. Mayor Leaon called upon City Attorney Duran to provide information regarding the updates to the Resolution. Mayor Leon opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Wapner and carried by a vote of 4-0-1, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-007, with Council Member Macias recused due to a declared conflict of interest.
Council Member Macias returned to the dais.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa had no updates.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Council Member Porada had no comments.
Mayor pro Tem Wapner had no comments.
Council Member Macias asked for concurrence to add Jay Littleton Ballpark to the next City Council agenda.
Council Member Bowman asked for concurrence to add Board and Commission appointments to the next City Council agenda.
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Mayor Leon had no comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 7:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
APPROVED:
PUS TET MATERIANAN