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ONTARIO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
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APRIL 7, 2026
JOINT MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the Ontario City Council, Housing Authority, and Public Finance Authority were held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Ontario City Hall, 303 E. B Street
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
Although there was no legal conflict, Mayor pro Tem Wapner recused himself from the Closed Session conference with real property negotiators concerning the Ontario International Airport Authority out of an abundance of caution.
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 6:05 p.m.
GC 54956.9(d)(1), CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, EXISTING LITIGATION Anthony Robert Phoenix v. Toyota Arena, LLC et al CACD Case No. 8:23-cv-02403 GC 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN's: 1049-161-01, 1049-161-24, 1049-161-25, 1049-171-05, 1049-171-06, 1049-171-07; West Side of South Grove Avenue, South of East State Street, East of Cucamonga Avenue; City/Authority negotiator: Scott Ochoa or his designee; Negotiating parties: Ontario International Airport Authority; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
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OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon reconvened the meetings at 6:38 p.m. for the regular session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Macias.
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Pastor Narcissis Tucker-Bishop from Westminster Presbyterian Church.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Duran announced there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced written communications:
Lory Masonis submitted questions regarding Agenda Item Nos. 8, 9, 12, and 13.
Mayor Leon called upon the speakers:
Tina Silva, gave a land acknowledgement and spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Priscilla, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns.
Chris Robles, spoke regarding Jay Littleton Ballpark.
Melinda Boss, spoke regarding Jay Littleton Ballpark.
Kizzee, spoke regarding the Grove Plaza and Jay Littleton Ballpark.
Gary Littleton, requested the restoration of Jay Littleton Ballpark.
Karen Haughey, announced upcoming events on behalf of San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman's office.
Marty McBride, spoke regarding Jay Littleton Ballpark.
Randy Bekendam, spoke regarding healthy eating and active living.
AGENDA REVIEWIANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa requested to pull Agenda Item No. 12.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment:
Mayor Leon called upon the speakers:
Chris Robles, spoke in opposition to Item No. 13.
Randy Bekendam, spoke in opposition to Item No. 13.
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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 approve the Consent Calendar, without Item No. 12.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved minutes for the regular meetings of the City Council and Housing Authority of March 3, 2026, and approving same as on file in the Records Management Department.
2. BILLS & PAYROLL
Approved Bills February 27, 2026 through March 19, 2026, in the amount of $69,598,961.15 and Payroll February 8, 2026 through March 7, 2026, in the amount of $13,393,792.52.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FEHR &
PEERS FOR ON-CALL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Design Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers, of Irvine, California, to provide On-Call Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Design Services for phase two of the Ontario Community Circulator Transit Planning Study Project in the amount of $64,243 plus a 10% contingency of $6,424 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $670,635.
4. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PAVEMENT REHAB COMPANY FOR THE 2026 SPRING CDBG MAINTENANCE SLURRY SEAL AND PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT PROJECT
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Contract with Pavement Rehab Company, of Anaheim, California, for the 2026 Spring CDBG Maintenance Slurry Seal and Pavement Management Project in the amount of $663,000, plus a 10% contingency of $66,300 for a total not-to- exceed contract amount of $729,300; and
B. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents required for the completion of the project which may include, but is not limited to, agreements, assessments, easements, reduction of retention accounts, contract amendments within authorization limits, and filing a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction-related activities.
5. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (FILE NO.
PDA21-009) BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND WEST HAVEN 27, LLC.
The City Council adopted an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement (File No. PDA21-009) between the City of Ontario and West Haven 27, LLC. First reading and introduction took place at the regular meeting of March 17, 2026. 187
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ORDINANCE NO. 3330 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).
6. 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 adopted an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement (File No. PDA25-005) between the City of Ontario and Legacy Land Partners, LLC. First reading and introduction took place at the regular meeting of March 17, 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 3331 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).
7. ACCEPT WRITTEN PETITIONS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT; ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 77 (THE RESORT AT
ONTARIO RANCH FACILITIES) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO INCUR
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Accepted written petitions (on file with the Records Management Department) from SL Ontario Development Company, LLC (SLODC), Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc. and TRI-Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc. ("Landowners"), to create a Community Facilities District ("CFD") and to waive certain procedural matters, under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982; B. Adopted a Resolution of Intention to establish City of Ontario Community Facilities District No. 77 (The Resort at Ontario Ranch Facilities), authorize the associated levy of special taxes therein; and set a public hearing for the formation of the CFD as part of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026; and
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C. Adopted a Resolution Declaring it Necessary for the City of Ontario Facilities District No. 77 (The Resort at Ontario Ranch Facilities) to Incur Bonded Indebtedness.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT PROPOSED TO BE NAMED CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 77 (THE RESORT AT
ONTARIO RANCH FACILITIES) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING IT NECESSARY FOR CITY OF ONTARIO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 77 (THE RESORT AT ONTARIO RANCH FACILITIES) TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS.
8. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF CLAIMS TO THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE 2025 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT, _ARTICLE 3 BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES PROGRAM AND TRANSIT STOP ACCESS
PROGRAM
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Adopted a Resolution approving the submittal of claims to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the 2025 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Funds in the amount of $746,738 for the Downtown Euclid Avenue Corridor Project, and the Transit Stop Access Program Funds in the amount of $82,335 for the Bus Stop Improvements Project; 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF CLAIMS TO
THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FUNDS FOR THE
DOWNTOWN EUCLID AVENUE CORRIDOR PROJECT AND BUS STOP
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
9. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MEASURE | 3.0 PLAN
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The City Council adopted a Resolution approving the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Measure | 3.0 Expenditure Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR
THE EXPENDITURE OF REVENUES IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
EXPECTED TO BE DERIVED FROM THE PROPOSED CONTINUATION OF MEASURE I.
10. A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC HYDROTECH, CO., FOR THE
DESIGN-BUILD ON-SITE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE GENERATION (OSG) - PHASE | IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AN AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AKM CONSULTING
ENGINEERS, INC., FOR ON-CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES The City Council took the following actions:
A. Approved the plans and specifications and awarded a Construction Contract with Pacific Hydrotech, Co., of Perris, California, for the Design-Build On-site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation (OSG) - Phase I Improvement Project in the amount of $7,746,900 plus a 15% contingency of $1,162,035, for a total not-to- exceed amount of $8,908,935 and a term of 28 months after issuance of notice to proceed, and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents required for the completion of the project including, but not limited to agreements, assessments, easements, lot line adjustments, reduction of retention accounts, contracts and contract amendments within the authorization limits, and filing a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction related activities to the project.
B. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Project Management Services with AKM Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Irvine, California, for construction management, and inspection services for the Design-Build On-site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation (OSG) - Phase I Improvement Project, in the amount of $1,116,752 and extend the term of the Agreement from June 4, 2024 to June 4, 2029.
11. AN AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC., FOR THE WESTERN TRUNK SEWER PROJECT
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Design Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc., (Ardurra) of Newport Beach, California, to provide on-call design services for the Western Trunk Sewer Project in the amount of $2,066,021 for a new total revised not-to-exceed amount of $5, 112,075 and a term from June 4, 2024 to June 4, 2029. 190
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12. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE SAN BERNARDINO
REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST
This item was pulled.
13. APPROVAL OF THE CENTERPARK SPECIFIC PLAN (FILE NO. PSP24-002) The City Council adopted 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". Introduction and first reading took place at the regular meeting of March 17, 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 3332 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.
14. A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND ADEPT DEVELOPMENT LLC
The City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Neit and Adept Development, inc. "Develope"), and authorized the Cry Manager to execute the Agreement and all other documents required for implementation of the Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND OTC LOT A OWNER,
LLC, FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER &B OF TITLE 6 OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO WATER
SERVICE FEES
The City Council introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 8B of Title 6 of the Ontario Municipal Code related to water service fees.
ORDINANCE NO. 3333 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6-
8.51 OF CHAPTER 8B OF TITLE 6 OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO WATER SERVICE FEES AND FINDING THAT SUCH ACTION
DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378 AND IS OTHERWISE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3).
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 on the speaker, Chris Robles, who spoke in opposition. Hearing no one else, 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. 3333.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTION
16. REFINANCING PLAN FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF ONTARIO LOCATED AT 9155-9381 EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND APPROVAL OF
RELATED LEASE FINANCING OBLIGATION
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents required for the completion of the lease-leaseback financing within the authorization limits and adopt a Resolution approving:
A. The refinancing of real property owned by the City of Ontario ("City") located at 9155-9381 East Riverside Drive through the delivery of a lease financing obligation; and
B. The Lease Agreement ("Lease Agreement") between the City and the Ontario Public Finance Authority ("Authority"); and
C. The Site Lease ("Site Lease") between the City and the Authority; and D. All necessary action and documents required to be delivered pursuant to the Lease Agreement and/or Site Lease, including without limitation the Assignment Agreement ("Assignment Agreement").
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The Authority authorized the Executive Director or Chief Financial Officer, or their designee, to execute all documents required for the completion of the lease financing within the authorization limits and adopt a Resolution approving:
A. The refinancing of real property owned by the City located at 9155-9381 East Riverside Drive through the delivery of a lease financing obligation; and B. The Lease Agreement between the City and the Authority; and . The Site Lease between the City and the Authority; and D. The Assignment Agreement among the Authority, the City, and the Purchasing Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A SITE LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS
IN CONNECTION WITH ENTERING INTO A LEASE OBLIGATION THROUGH A
LEASE FINANCING ARRANGEMENT WITH THE ONTARIO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO.
RESOLUTION NO. OPFA-016 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE ONTARIO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SITE LEASE, A
LEASE AGREEMENT, AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION
WITH THE REFINANCING OF EXISTING OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY AND
CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CITY PROVIDING INTERIM FINANCING, AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO.
There were no written communications to the item. Mayor Leon inquired whether persons were present who wished to speak to the item. Hearing no one, Mayor Leon opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Motion made by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Porada, and carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-024 and OPFA-016.
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 commented on opening day for Tower Buzzers baseball at ONT Field and recognized the Fire Department for their response to a recent industrial fire. 193
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Mayor Leon commented on opening day for Tower Buzzers baseball at ONT Field.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 7:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheilalauts
SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
APPROVED: