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APRIL 21, 2026
JOINT MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the Ontario City Council and Housing Authority were held on Tuesday, April 21, 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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor/Chairman: Paul S. Leon
Mayor pro Tem/Vice Chair: Alan D. Wapner
Council/Authority Members: Debra Porada, and Daisy Macias ABSENT: Council/Authority Members: Jim W. Bowman
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 Closed Session out of an abundance of caution.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Leon inquired whether persons were present who wished to speak to the Closed Session item. 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 54957.6, CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City Negotiator: City Manager or his designees; Bargaining Units: Ontario Professional Firefighters Association Local 1430
OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Leon reconvened the meetings at 6:30 p.m. for the regular session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor pro Tem Wapner. 195
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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:
Matt Munson, in opposition to establishing an immigrant legal defense fund.
Patricia Aria, in favor of retaining soccer fields.
Mayor Leon called upon the speakers:
Andrew Hanif announced Take Back Day, an event to collect and safely dispose of unused medications.
Leticia Duran, spoke regarding community resources and outreach.
Randy Bekendam, spoke regarding Prop 70 land and agricultural recreation.
Dale, spoke regarding his interactions with the Police Department.
Lois Sicking, spoke regarding truck routes.
Donna Littleton Phares, requested an update on Jay Littleton Ballpark.
Chris Robles, spoke regarding Jay Littleton Ballpark.
Brad Neumann, spoke regarding his personnel grievance.
Donna Marchese, spoke regarding support for the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire.
Tommy Mushegain, spoke regarding various topics.
Jacqueline Carter, spoke regarding fireworks.
Jennifer Daley, spoke regarding truck yard-use concerns.
AGENDA REVIEWIANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa announced an updated copy of the exhibits to the Resolution being considered under Agenda Item No. 4. The update reflected payments received from property owners up to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The updated materials reflected a revised and reduced amount for assessments now totaling $172,180.07 related to 67 parcels, which means that $27,645.14 for 24 parcels was collected, postponed, or settled since the public agenda was prepared.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment:
Mayor Leon called upon the speaker:
Chris Robles, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 8. 196
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Macias and carried by a vote of 4-0, with Council Member Bowman absent, 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 March 17, 2026, and approving same as on file in the Records Management Department.
2. BILLS & PAYROLL
Approved Bills March 20, 2026 through April 2, 2026, in the amount of $53,080,317.57 and Payroll March 8, 2026 through March 21, 2026, in the amount of $5,960,405.88.
3. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR THE FOURTH STREET STORM DRAIN, WATER MAIN AND STREET
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc., of Riverside, California, to provide construction management services for the Fourth Street Storm Drain, Water Main, and Street Improvements Project in the amount of $418,750 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $758,126, and extend the contract through June 4, 2029.
4. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-025 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.
WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL
WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., AND UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. 197
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The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to opt into a Settlement Agreement with opioid distributors, and execute documents necessary to implement the action.
6. A CHANGE ORDER WITH 3M CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR THE
LATIMER FIELD CONCESSION AND RESTROOM RENOVATION PROJECT AT
JOHN GALVIN PARK
The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 2 to the Construction Contract with 3M Construction Corporation, of Anaheim, California, for the Latimer Field Concession and Restroom Renovation Project at John Galvin Park, in the amount of $142,768, which includes $48,378 in additional funds and $94,390 from previously approved contingency, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,086,667; 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.
7. A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONTARIO AND 325 SAGO, LLC
The City Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement ("Agreement") and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and implement any and all contracts, agreements, and other documents required to effectuate the Agreement.
8. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8B OF TITLE 6 OF THE ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO WATER SERVICE FEES
The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending Section 6-8.51 of Chapter 8B of Title 6 of the Ontario Municipal Code related to water service fees. First reading and introduction took place at the regular meeting of April 7, 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 3333 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).
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9. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH LEED ELECTRIC, INC., AND PROJECTLINE TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., FOR ON-CALL WATER
FACILITIES ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND MASTER PLANNING SERVICES The City Council took the following actions:
A. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Leed Electric, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, California for On-Call Water Facilities Electrical Systems and Master Planning Services in the amount of $200,000 per year for a three-year total not-to-exceed amount of $600,000 and a term from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, with the option to extend the Agreement for up to two additional one-year term extensions consistent with City Council approved budgets.
B. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Projectline Technical Services, Inc., of Costa Mesa, California for On-Call Water Facilities Electrical Systems and Master Planning Services in the amount of $350,000 per year for a three-year total not-to- exceed amount of $1,050,000 and a term from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, with the option to extend the Agreement for up to two additional one-year term extensions consistent with City Council approved budgets.
10. AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN THREAT ASSESSMENT CONSULTING, INC. FOR SECURITY
CAMERA INSTALLATION AT THE ONTARIO POLICE DEPARTMENT
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 14 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with American Threat Assessment Consulting, Inc. (A. T.A.C.), of Rancho Cucamonga, California, in the amount of $42,906 for security camera installation at the Ontario Police Department, for a total not-to- exceed contract amount of $3,221,364.
11. AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CALTEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR LOW-VOLTAGE CABLING AND
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 9 to the Protessional Services Agreement with CalTek Technologies, Inc., (CalTek) of Ontario, California, in the amount of $23,512 for low-voltage cabling at the Ontario Police Department, for a total not-to-exceed contract of $649,244.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S FIVE-YEAR (2019-2023) PERMANENT LOCAL
HOUSING ALLOCATION PLAN
The City Council took the following actions:
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A. Conducted a public hearing to receive comments relating to a proposed amendment to the City of Ontario's Five-Year Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan (PHLA Plan);
B. Adopted a Resolution approving the PLHA Plan amendment; and C. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the PLHA Plan amendment, and any documents related to the amendment.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM.
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 vote of 4-0, with Council Member Bowman absent, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-026.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTION
13. CANVASS OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON MARCH 24, 2026 The City Council adopted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ontario, California, reciting the facts of the Special Municipal Election held on March 24, 2026, and declaring the results thereof and such other matters as provided by law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-027 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 24, 2026; DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
There were no written communications or persons present who wished to speak to the item. Mayor Leon called on City Manager Ochoa to provide background information on the item.
MOTION: Motion made by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Macias, and carried by a vote of 4-0, with Council Member Bowman absent, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-027.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa had no updates.
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COUNCIL MATTERS
Council Member Porada had no comments.
Mayor pro Tem Wapner had no comments.
Council Member Macias had no comments.
Mayor Leon had no comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
STEAL SCREARY
APPROVED:
PAUL S. LEON, MAYORICHAIRMAN