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JOINT MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the Ontario City Council and Housing Authority were held on Tuesday, March 17, 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 6:02 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 matters for discussion as listed on the agenda. Mayor Leon recessed to Closed Session at 6:04 p.m.
GC 54956.9 (d)(1), CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, EXISTING LITIGATION:
Nicole Brown v. City of Ontario and Ernest Thomas Diaz, San Bernardino Central Court, County of San Bernardino, Case No. CIVSB 2326872
GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS:
Property: APN's: 1049-131-05 and 1049-131-06; 932-936 East Holt Boulevard; City/Authority negotiator: Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: PS Southern California One, LLC; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS:
Property: APN: 0110-061-10; 1201 East Holt Boulevard; City/Authority negotiator: Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: Crossroads Ontario LLC; Under negotiation:
Price and terms of payment.
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GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS:
Property: APN: 0110-061-21; 1217-1227 East Holt Boulevard; City/Authority negotiator:
Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: 1217 Holt LLC; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS:
Property: APNs: 0110-321-29, 0110-321-74, 0110-321-75, 0110-321-76, 0110-321-77, 2350-2630 E. Inland Empire Boulevard; City/Authority negotiator: City Manager or his designee; Negotiating parties: Ikea Property, Inc; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon reconvened the meetings at 6:32 p.m. for the regular session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Leon.
Council Member Porada exited the chamber at 6:32 p.m. and returned to the dais at 6:35 p.m.
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Pastor Gresford Thomas from Ontario Seventh Day Adventist Church.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Duran announced there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced written communications:
Suzanne Gonzalez, regarding community improvement concerns.
Lory Masonis submitted questions regarding Agenda Item No. 7.
Stephen Mclntosh wrote in favor of Item No. 10.
Misty Brown wrote in favor of Item No. 10.
W. Jef Reagan wrote in favor of Item No. 10.
Lora Romney wrote in favor of Item No. 10.
Mayor Leon called upon the speakers:
Tina Silva, gave a land acknowledgement and spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Chris Robles, spoke regarding civic engagement and Jay Littleton Ballpark.
John George, spoke regarding the 100th anniversary celebration at San Secondo d'Asti.
William Villareal, gave an update regarding Ontario Eastern Little League. 176
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Art Marquez, thanked the City for assistance with a water intrusion incident, on behalf of the Southern California Gas Company
Tommy Mushegain, spoke regarding the City budget
Kevin Kizzee, spoke regarding the Brown Act, Jay Littleton Ballpark, and the Grove Plaza.
Randy Bekendam, spoke regarding regenerative farming.
AGENDA REVIEWIANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa had no announcements.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment:
Mayor Leon called upon the speaker:
Alex Lopez, spoke in favor of Item No. 10.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Macias, 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 February 17, 2026, and approving same as on file in the Records Management Department.
2. BILLS & PAYROLL
Approved Bills February 6, 2026, through February 26, 2026, in the amount of $74,430,749.75, and Payroll January 25, 2026 through February 7, 2026, in the amount of $5,986,884.18.
3. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC., FOR THE PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON AT GROVE AVENUE AND ST. ANDREWS STREET
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., of Chino, California, for the construction of the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Grove Avenue and St.
Andrews Street in the amount of $439,542 plus a 10% contingency of $43,954 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $483,496; 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 be 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. 177
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4. A DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE STATE ROUTE 60/ EUCLID. AVENUE INTERCHANGE PHASED
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Design Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc., of Ontario, California, to provide environmental and engineering design services for the State Route 60/Euclid Avenue Interchange Phased Improvements Project for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,799,766.
5. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FCG CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT,
INSPECTION, GEOTECHNICAL TESTING, AND PUBLIC OUTREACH
SERVICES FOR THE SAN ANTONIO STORM DRAIN PROJECT
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 FCG Consultants, Inc., of Yorba Linda, California, to provide construction management, inspection, geotechnical testing, and public outreach services for the San Antonio Storm Drain Project in the amount of $1,988,250 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,588,250, and extend the contract for an additional one-year term; 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.
6. A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH SLS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR EMERGENCY ON-CALL BOARD UPS AND
ABATEMENT
The City Council authorized Change Order #3 to the construction agreement with SLS Property Solutions Inc. of Santa Ana, CA for emergency board ups and abatements, extending the term of the agreement by one additional year and increasing the total not-to-exceed amount to $700,000 for the term of the agreement; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said Agreement and future change orders within authorization limits.
7. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT ESTABLISHMENT DOCUMENTS TO CREATE THE
ONTARIO COMMUNITY AND YOUTH FOUNDATION, A CALIFORNIA
NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION
The City Council authorized the City Manager and City Attorney, or their designees, to execute and file the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for the Ontario Community and Youth Foundation, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, and authorize the completion, execution, and filing of all documents necessary to establish the organization as a tax- exempt entity under State and federal law.
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8. AN ENCAMPMENT DELEGATED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF ONTARIO
The City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute an Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to specific maintenance functions.
9. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE HILLS COMPANY, INC. FOR THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES FOR LIABILITY CLAIMS
The City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with George Hills Company, Inc. of Rocklin, California, for third-party administration services for liability claims, extend the term by two years, and increase compensation by $371,567, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $850,315.
10. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 34 (FLAVORED TOBACCO; NITROUS OXIDE) TO TITLE 5 (PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS AND
CONDUCT) OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING THE SALE OF
FLAVORED TOBACCO AND NITROUS OXIDE WITHIN THE CITY
The City Council adopted an Ordinance prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco, oil burners, nitrous oxide, and certain kratom products within the City. Introduction and first reading took place at the regular meeting of March 3, 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 3329 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 34 (FLAVORED TOBACCO; NITROUS OXIDE) TO TITLE 5 (PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS_AND CONDUCT) OF
THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED
TOBACCO, NITROUS OXIDE, AND KRATOM PRODUCTS WITHIN THE CITY, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA.
11. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL AUDIT AND
ACCOUNTING COMPLIANCE SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a three year professional services agreement with the accounting firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP of Irvine, California for $447,740 to perform annual auditing and accounting compliance services for the City of Ontario, the Ontario Housing Authority, and the Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency; and authorize extension of the agreement for up to two additional years subject to City Council approved budgets.
If the City chooses to extend the contract for the additional fiscal years, the total compensation shall not exceed $768,480.
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12. A GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RANCHO PACIFIC ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH GEAR AT 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 a Goods and Services Agreement with Rancho Pacific Electric Construction, Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, California, for the procurement of electrical switch gear at the Ontario Professional Baseball Stadium Flight Tower Restaurant Project D&C25-004 in the amount of $408,900, plus a 10% contingency of $40,890, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $449,790; 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, easements, reduction of retention accounts, contract amendments within the authorization limits, and filing a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction-related activities.
13. A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND IKEA PROPERTY INC.
The City Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property located at 2350-2630 East Inland Empire Boulevard in the City of Ontario and authorize the City Manager to execute all other documents required for implementation of the Agreement.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (FILE NO. PDA21-009)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND WEST HAVEN 27, LLC.
The City Council introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement (File No. PDA21-009) between the City of Ontario and West Haven 27, LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 3330 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE FILE NO. PDA21-009, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND WEST HAVEN 27, LLC TO ESTABLISH
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 20696 (FILE NO. PMTT24-003), LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND HAVEN AVENUE, WITHIN PLANNING AREA 1 OF THE WEST HAVEN SPECIFIC PLAN (APN: 0218-151-48).
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Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and inquired whether persons were present who wished to speak 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 No. 3330.
15. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (FILE NO. PDA25-005)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO, LEGACY LAND PARTNERS, LLC, AND
RICHLAND ONTARIO DEVELOPERS, LLC
The City Council introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement (File No. PDA25-005) between the City of Ontario, Legacy Land Partners, LLC, and Richland Ontario Developers, LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 3331 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE FILE NO. PDA25-005, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO, LEGACY LAND PARTNERS LLC, AND
RICHLAND ONTARIO DEVELOPERS LLC TO ESTABLISH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 20792 (FILE NO. PMTT24-001), LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ONTARIO RANCH ROAD AND MILL CREEK AVENUE WITHIN PLANNING AREA 5B OF THE RICH HAVEN SPECIFIC PLAN. (APN: 0218-211-43).
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 whether persons were present who wished to speak 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 Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 3331.
16. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CERTIFYING THE CENTERPARK
SPECIFIC PLAN FINAL FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AND TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CENTERPARK SPECIFIC PLAN (FILE NO.
PSP24-002)
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Adopted a Resolution certifying the Final Focused Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2025060731) prepared for the CenterPark Specific Plan (File No. PSP24-002), and adopting and approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, California Environmental Quality Act ('CEQA") Findings, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations. 181
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B. Introduced and waive further reading of an Ordinance approving the CenterPark Specific Plan (File No. PSP24-002), appended to the attached Ordinance as "Attachment A", pursuant to the facts and reasons contained in the staff report and subject to the conditions of approval appended to the attached Ordinance as "Attachment B".
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CERTIFYING THE CENTERPARK SPECIFIC
PLAN FINAL FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2025060731), ADOPTING CEQA FINDINGS,
STATEMENTS OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND A MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE CENTERPARK SPECIFIC
PLAN, LOCATED WITHIN THE SOUTHWESTERN PORTION OF THE CITY OF
ONTARIO BOUNDED BY A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON EASEMENT LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 330 FEET NORTH OF EDISON AVENUE, WALKER
AVENUE ON THE EAST, EUCALYPTUS AVENUE ON THE SOUTH, CAMPUS
AVENUE ON THE WEST, AND BISECTED BY EDISON AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APNS: 1053-301-01, -02; 1053-311-01, -02, 1053-321-01, -02, -03; 1053-331-01, -02, -03, -04; 1053-341-01, -02; 1053-351-01, -02; 1053-361-01, -02, -03; 1053-371-01, - 02; 0216-311-01,-02, -09; 0216-321-03, -08; 0216-322-03, -04, - 10.
ORDINANCE NO. 3332 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, PURSUANT
TO THE CERTIFIED FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2025060731) FOR THE CENTERPARK SPECIFIC PLAN, THE CENTERPARK SPECIFIC PLAN (FILE NO. PSP24-002), TO ESTABLISH THE
LAND USE DISTRICTS, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, DESIGN GUIDELINES,
AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE POTENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 4,293 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, 115,809 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL USES, 135,110 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE USES, AND 68 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE (PARKLAND/NON-RECREATIONAL USES) ON APPROXIMATELY 258 ACRES OF LAND AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APNS: 1053-301-01, -02, 1053-311-01, -02, 1053-321-01, -02, -03, 1053-331-01, -02, -03, -04, 1053-341-01, -02; 1053-351-01, -02, 1053-361-01, - 02, -03, 1053-371-01, -02, 0216-311-01, -02, -09, 0216-321-03, -08, 0216-322-03, -04, -10.
Notice of public hearing was duly given and affidavits of compliance are on file in the Records Management Department, one written communication from Mitchell M. Tsai Law Firm, in opposition.
Mayor Leon opened the public hearing and inquired whether persons were present who wished to speak 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 Porada, seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-017 and introduce Ordinance No. 3332.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTION
17. JAY LITTLETON BALL PARK
The City Council reviewed corresponding reports and moved to table the item.
City Clerk Mautz announced written communications:
Judy and Jack Davis, requested restoring Jay Littleton Ball Park.
David Castro, requested restoring Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Timothy Pickett, in favor of restoring Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Matt Reese, in favor of preserving the Scout House at Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Ted Bailey, in favor of restoring Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Mayor Leon called upon the speakers:
Carlos Lora, regarding the Scout House.
Patrick Willard, spoke in favor of preserving the Scout House.
Tina Silva, requested restoration of Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Chris Robles, requested restoration of Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Melinda Boss, requested restoration of Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Rosanne Mendez, requested restoration of Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Josiah Chavez, requested restoration of Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Kevin Kizzee, requested restoration of Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Gary Littleton, requested restoration of Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Charlene Littleton, requested restoration of Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Donna Littleton Phares, spoke in favor of restoring Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Mejia family, spoke regarding the Scout House.
Richard and Noah Hernandez, spoke regarding the Scout House.
Cesar Garcia, spoke regarding the Scout House.
Frida Garcia, spoke regarding the Scout House.
Steve Salas, spoke regarding the Scout House.
Randy Bekendam, requested restoration of Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Joe Vlietstra, spoke regarding the Scout House.
Susan Kenehan, spoke regarding the Scout House.
Christine DeVries, spoke regarding the Scout House.
Steve Puttkammer, requested restoration of Jay Littleton Ball Park.
Council Member Daisy Macias left the chamber at 7:28 p.m. and returned to the dais at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Leon left the chamber at 7:33 p.m. and returned to the dais at 7:34 p.m.
Mayor Leon opened the item for Council discussion and Council discussed the item.
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MOTION: Motion made by Council Member Porada, seconded by Mayor Leon, to table the item. Motion was carried by a vote of 3-2, with Mayor pro Tem Wapner and Council Member Macias opposed.
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 had no comments.
Council Member Bowman had no comments.
Mayor Leon had no comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 8:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
SHEAR AT SECTARY
APPROVED:
PAUL S. LEON Y MAYOR/CHAIRMAN