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AUGUST 7, 2026
JOINT MEETINGS
The special meetings of the Ontario City Council and Housing Authority were held on Friday, August 7, 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 10:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor/Chairman: Paul S. Leon
Council/Authority Members: Jim W. Bowman Debra Porada, and Daisy Macias
ABSENT: Mayor pro Tem/Vice Chair: Alan D. Wapner
Also present were City Manager / Executive Director Scott Ochoa, City Attorney/Legal Counsel Ruben Duran, and City Clerk / Secretary Sheila Mautz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Macias.
AGENDA REVIEW/ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ochoa made no announcements.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
The City Council adopted Resolutions calling for the placement of a general tax measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-136 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN
ORDINANCE TO ENACT A SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) AT THE RATE OF ONE-HALF PERCENT (1/2%). 282
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF DIRECT AND
REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND SETTING RULES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN
ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Mayor Leon called on City Manager Ochoa to provide a presentation.
Public Comment
Assistant City Clerk Isbell announced written comments:
Matt Munson, wrote in opposition.
Mayor Leon called upon the speakers:
Chris Robles, spoke in opposition.
Tina Silva, spoke in opposition.
Francisco Diaz, spoke in support.
Michael Lopez, spoke in support.
Omar Cobian, spoke in support.
Pastor Tedd Burnett, spoke in opposition.
Abe Dyk, spoke in opposition.
Shawn Martinez, spoke in support.
Kizzee, spoke in opposition.
John Sackrison, spoke in opposition.
Kris Kratky, spoke in opposition.
Brandon Goodermont, spoke in opposition.
Art Morales, spoke in opposition.
Dennis Shannon, spoke in opposition.
Marty McBride, spoke in opposition.
Willy Chia, spoke in opposition.
Martyn Mayhead, spoke in opposition.
Earl Reed, spoke in opposition.
Michael Rios, spoke in opposition.
Larry Bustos, spoke in support.
Brad Neumann, spoke in opposition.
Mayor Leon called on City Manager Ochoa to provide further clarification, then opened the item for Council discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Porada, seconded by Council Member Bowman and carried by a vote of 4-0, with Mayor pro Tem Wapner absent, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-136 and 2026-137.
STAFF MATTERS
City Manager Ochoa had no updates.
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COUNCIL MATTERS
Mayor Leon made no comments.
Council Member Bowman made no comments.
Council Member Porada made no comments.
Council Member Macias made no comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leon adjourned the meetings of the Joint Agencies at 11:40 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheela Maute
SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
APPROVED:
PAUL S. LEON, MAYORICHAIRMAN