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JUNE 23, 2026
JOINT MEETINGS
The special meetings of the Ontario City Council, and Housing Authority were held on Tuesday, June 23, 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 9:07 a.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 Assistant City Clerk / Claudia Y. Isbell.
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Bowman.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chris Robles, spoke regarding the budget.
Randy Bekendam, spoke regarding funds for park land.
Karen May, spoke regarding budget workshops.
AGENDA REVIEWIANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa had no announcements.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATES TO THE CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE
ESTABLISHING AND AMENDING CERTAIN SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT
RELATED FEES FOR CITY SERVICES
The City Council adopted a Resolution to approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Citywide Fee Schedule Updates (Exhibit A) in order to establish and amend certain charges for services and development-related fees for City services.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-059 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING UPDATES TO THE CITYWIDE FEE
SCHEDULE ESTABLISHING AND AMENDING CERTAIN SERVICE AND
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES FOR CITY SERVICES.
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 the City Manager to provide a summary of the item.
Mayor Leon called on the speaker, Chris Robles, who spoke in opposition. Hearing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Leon closed the public hearing and opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor pro Tem Wapner, seconded by Council Member Macias and carried by a vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-059 with the amendment to raise administrative citations fees for fireworks to $1,000 for the first offense, $2,000 for a second offense and $3,000 for a third offense.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTION
2. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2030-31 MEASURE | FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
EXPENDITURE PLAN AND EXPENDITURE STRATEGY
The City Council adopted a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 through Fiscal Year 2030-31 Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Expenditure Plan and Expenditure Strategy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-060 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MEASURE | FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FY 2026-27 THROUGH FY 2030-31.
There were no written communications for the item. Mayor Leon called on the speaker, Chris Robles, who spoke in opposition.
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Mayor Leon called upon the City Manager to provide a summary of the item, then opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Bowman, seconded by Council Member Porada, carried by a vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-060.
3. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 YEAR-END BUDGET UPDATE REPORT AND REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET AND
APPROVAL OF BUDGET-RELATED ACTIONS
A. The City Council approved the budget adjustments and recommendations listed in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Year-End Budget Update Report; B. The City Council and the Housing Authority Board adopted Resolutions establishing the appropriations limit of the City of Ontario for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and approved the operating budget, including the Capital Improvement Program, of the City of Ontario and Ontario Housing Authority for Fiscal Year 2026-27;
C. The City Council approved the annual budget of the Ontario Convention Center for Fiscal Year 2026-27;
D. The City Council approved the annual budget of the Toyota Arena for Fiscal Year 2026-27;
E. The City Council approved the annual budget of the Whispering Lakes Golf Course for Fiscal Year 2026-27;
F. The City Council approved the annual budget of the ONT Field for Fiscal Year 2026-27;
G. The City Council approved the annual budget of the Sports Fields Management for Fiscal Year 2026-27; Approved the updated Travel and Expense Policy; Approved the updated Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual; Approved the updated Capital Asset Policy; and adopted the Resolution establishing the Escheatment Policy
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-061 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ONTARIO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-062 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.
RESOLUTION NO. OHA-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE ONTARIO HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR SAID AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-063 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE
DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
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THE ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN UNCLAIMED FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND.
There were no written communications for the item. Mayor Leon called upon the City Manager to provide a summary of the item.
Mayor Leon called on the speakers:
Chris Robles, spoke in opposition.
Randy Bekendam, requested funds for healthy food programs.
Mayor Leon opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor pro Tem Wapner, seconded by Council Member Bowman carried by a vote of 5-0, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-061, 2026-062, 2026-063 and OHA-122, with the amendments of an additional $350,000 for the Police Department, $250,000 to Engineering Department for a traffic enforcement program, and funds for the planning and design of parks in the northeast part of the City.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa had no updates.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Mayor pro Tem Wapner had no comments.
Council Member Bowman had no comments.
Mayor Leon had no comments.
Council Member Macias made no comments.
Council Member Porada made no comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 10:43 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
CLAUDIA Y. ISBELL, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK/ASSISTANT SECRETARY 245
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APPROVED:
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PAUL S. LEON, MAYOR/CHAIRMAN