Ontario public meetings in 2024
62 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Recreation & Parks Commission - CANCELLED
The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting scheduled for December 23, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed at this time. The next regular meeting will take place on January 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers.
- Meeting cancelled with no agenda items to discuss
- Next regular meeting set for January 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will vote on a consent calendar including approval of a $15 million grant and development agreement for a multifamily housing project on Holt Boulevard east of Allyn Avenue. Other items include adoption of a military equipment use policy, an adaptive reuse building code ordinance, and award of construction contracts for a professional baseball stadium totaling $12.9 million. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss litigation and negotiations with IKEA for property on East Inland Empire Boulevard.
- Disposition and Development Agreement for Holt Boulevard housing project with $15M grant from City to Ontario Housing Authority
- Two construction contracts for Professional Baseball Stadium: Bogh Construction ($5.18M) and K&Z Cabinet Co. ($6.58M), plus $1.18M contingency
- Adoption of Military Equipment Use Policy under Government Code Sections 7070 et seq.
- Ordinance adopting alternative building standards for adaptive reuse projects (Chapter 14, Title 8)
- Closed session: real property negotiations with IKEA Property Inc. for multiple parcels on East Inland Empire Boulevard
Planning Commission/ Historic Preservation
The Planning Commission/Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a 950-square-foot drive-through coffee shop (Dutch Bros. Coffee) at 2951 South Euclid Avenue. The project is proposed on 0.64 acres of undeveloped land within a commercial center and is exempt from CEQA as an infill development. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing for Development Plan (PDEV24-007) and Conditional Use Permit (PCUP24-005) for Dutch Bros. Coffee drive-through at 2951 S Euclid Ave (APN 1051-614-01)
- Approval of October 22, 2024 Planning/Historic Preservation Commission minutes
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will elect officers for 2025 and consider approval of November 2024 meeting minutes. Staff will present reports on the Rise youth literacy program and children's graphic novels. Future agenda items include updates to the Code of Conduct, Library of Things, and Expulsion Policy.
- Election of officers for 2025
- Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024
- Staff report on Rise: Youth Literacy at Ontario City Library
- Staff report on Children's Graphic Novels
- Future items: Code of Conduct update, Library of Things, Expulsion Policy update, National Library Week, Re-adoption of Policy on Confidentiality
Library Board of Trustees
The regular meeting of the Ontario Library Board of Trustees scheduled for December 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will canvass the November 5 general election results and administer oaths of office to elected officials. They will consider consent items including two large construction contracts for active transportation projects totaling over $18 million, a development code amendment, and a police equipment purchase. Public hearings will address Mills Act preservation agreements for two historic properties and an amendment to the historic building code.
- Award $7.66M contract to Onyx Paving for Vine Avenue and B Street Bike Boulevard Project
- Award $10.65M contract to All American Asphalt for Transformative Climate Communities Grant Active Transportation Projects A & B
- Approve Development Code Amendment (PDCA24-003) revising zoning, land use, and sign regulations
- Authorize $284,922 sole-source purchase of specialized police equipment from Flymotion, LLC
- Public hearings on Mills Act contracts for historic properties at 314 W H Street and 208 E El Morado Court
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will consider approving the October 28 meeting minutes and the October activity/attendance report. They will also receive a presentation on the 2024/2025 Youth Sports Program and recaps of recent events like Trunk or Treat. Additionally, they will review December 2024 calendars for multiple community centers.
- Approval of minutes from October 28, 2024
- Approval of Activity & Attendance Report for October 2024
- 2024/2025 Youth Sports Program update presentation
- Trunk or Treat and Halloween Costume Parade recap at Westwind Park
- Review of December 2024 calendars for Anthony Munoz, Westwind, Armstrong, De Anza, and other community centers
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will vote on consent calendar items including approval of minutes, bills, a special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 72, purchase of fleet vehicles and playground equipment, design services agreements, and construction contracts for the Sports Complex offsite utilities and sewer improvements totaling over $118 million. A public hearing will consider an appeal of a Planning Commission decision on a development project.
- Award of Contract No. D&C23-025 for Sports Complex Offsite Utilities to Griffith Company for $90,584,000 plus contingency
- Award of Contract No. D&C23-025 for Sports Complex Sewer Improvement at Vineyard Avenue to Weka, Inc. for $27,972,383 plus contingency
- Ordinance levying special tax within Community Facilities District No. 72 (Loma Creek Logistics Center Services)
- Purchase of five Ford F150 pickups and one KME Rescue truck for a total not-to-exceed $3,397,088
- Purchase of playground equipment and picnic shelters for De Anza Park Improvements for $1,729,876 total not-to-exceed
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will consider approving the October 8, 2024 minutes, hear reports on winter holiday events, volunteers at Ontario City Library, and the California Library Association Conference, and vote on a proposed update to the Electronic Use Policy.
- Approve October 8, 2024 Library Board meeting minutes
- Director's report from Library Director Shawn Thrasher
- Staff report on winter holiday events (Recreation & Community Services)
- Volunteers at Ontario City Library presentation
- Vote to update the Electronic Use Policy
City Council/Housing Authority
The Ontario City Council will hold a public hearing to consider forming Community Facilities District No. 72 (Loma Creek Logistics Center Services) and introducing an ordinance to levy special taxes. Other business includes approving development agreements, awarding contracts for infrastructure projects, accepting law enforcement grants, and a first-quarter budget update.
- Public hearing on formation of Community Facilities District No. 72 (Loma Creek Logistics Center Services) with special taxes
- Change Order No. 2 for Easement and Storm Drainpipe Replacement Project with GRBCON, Inc. for $467,191
- Construction contract with Marina Landscape, Inc. for Mission Boulevard Median Improvement Project for $1,849,000
- Amendment to goods/services agreement with Safariland LLC for law enforcement safety equipment, increase of $450,000
- First quarter FY 2024-25 budget update with adjustments
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will vote to approve September meeting minutes and an activity/attendance report. Commissioners will hear presentations recapping the 2024 Foodie Fest and Graveyard Getdown events, and receive an update on the Ontario Sports Empire project. The meeting also includes recognition of outgoing Commissioner Rita Nelsen.
- Approval of September 2024 minutes and activity report (157,319 total attendance)
- Recognition of outgoing Commissioner Rita Nelsen
- Recap of 2024 Foodie Fest at Celebration Park North
- Recap of 2024 Graveyard Getdown at Anthony Munoz Community Center
- Presentation on Ontario Sports Empire project
Planning Commission/ Historic Preservation
The Planning/Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Mills Act Contracts, which provide property tax reductions in exchange for historic preservation. Properties are a Victorian home at 314 West H Street and a Craftsman Bungalow at 208 East El Morado Court. The consent calendar includes approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Mills Act Contract for Victorian residence at 314 W. H Street (APN 1048-262-25)
- Mills Act Contract for Craftsman Bungalow at 208 E. El Morado Court (APN 1048-243-02)
- Consent calendar: approval of August 27 and September 24, 2024 minutes
City Council/Housing Authority/Industrial Development Authority
The Ontario City Council will consider several consent calendar items and action items, including a $23.4 million construction contract for widening Grove Avenue at Holt Boulevard and sewer improvements, a change order for emergency demolition of a property, and a contract to renovate a city-owned motel at 1522 W. Mission Blvd. into emergency and temporary housing. The agenda also includes a resolution to place special assessments on county tax rolls for code enforcement costs and agreements for design services and maintenance.
- Award $20.3M construction contract (plus $3M contingency) to Sully-Miller for Grove Avenue/Holt Boulevard intersection widening and sanitary sewer project
- Approve $494,235 amendment for design services on Fourth Street Storm Drain Project
- Authorize $4.9M construction contract with Optima RPM to renovate 1522 W. Mission Blvd. motel into emergency housing
- Adopt resolution to place special assessments on San Bernardino County tax rolls for code enforcement costs
- Approve $1.42M change order for emergency demolition at 9155/9381 E. Riverside Drive
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees meets to approve routine consent calendar items (September 10 minutes and September 2024 consent calendar) and recognize a former board member. Staff will present reports on services to Spanish speakers, Lewis Family Branch outreach, and the One Book, One Ontario program. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Approval of September 10, 2024, meeting minutes
- Approval of September 2024 consent calendar
- Recognition of former Library Board member
- Staff report: Services to Spanish Speakers (Veronica Cortez)
- Staff report: One Book, One Ontario (Starla Villalba)
City Council/Housing Authority/Ontario Public Financing Authority
The Ontario City Council meets to act on a consent calendar of routine items including contracts, easement vacations, and amendments. A closed session on anticipated litigation is scheduled. The most notable action is a $1.09M contract for emergency demolition of the ballpark at 1076 N. Grove Avenue.
- Emergency demolition and site clearance of Jay Littleton Ballpark at 1076 N. Grove Ave for $1,091,167
- Amendment with Bay Alarm Company for fire alarm system upgrade not-to-exceed $1,513,547
- Amendment with West Valley MRF for organic waste product procurement up to $1,200,000 over four years
- Amendment with Thirtieth Street Architects for adaptive reuse at 114-132 North Euclid Ave for $120,000 (total $926,600)
- Summary vacation of easements on Sixth Street and near Commerce Parkway / Santa Ana Street
Planning Commission/ Historic Preservation
The Planning Commission will decide on two large residential projects on the consent calendar: 177 cluster homes and 156 townhomes northeast of Clifton/Chatham (333 units total) and 120 multi-family units at Eames/Twinkle. A public hearing will consider a McDonald's with drive-thru at Francis and Euclid, including a variance for a reduced landscape setback and a Certificate of Appropriateness. Another public hearing will consider amendments to the Development Code across multiple chapters. Minutes from the August 27 meeting were not available at the time of packet distribution.
- 333 residential units (177 cluster homes + 156 townhomes) on 31.18 acres northeast of Clifton and Chatham Streets (PDEV23-043)
- 120 multi-family units on 9.61 acres at northeast corner of Eames Street and Twinkle Avenue (PDEV24-006)
- McDonald's fast-food restaurant with drive-thru at northwest corner of Francis Street and Euclid Avenue, with variance to reduce interior landscape setback from 10 ft to 8 ft (PHP23-003, PVAR23-002, PDEV23-010)
- Development Code Amendment revising Chapters 2, 4, 5, and 6 (PDCA24-003)
- Consent calendar includes approval of August 27, 2024 meeting minutes (A-01)
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will receive presentations recapping the 2024 Movies in the Park series, Summer Concert Series, and summer aquatics statistics. The consent calendar includes approval of the August 26, 2024 minutes and the August 2024 activity and attendance report.
- Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024 meeting
- Approval of Activity & Attendance Report for August 2024
- Presentation: 2024 Movies in the Park recap
- Presentation: 2024 Summer Concert Series recap at Ontario Town Square and Celebration Park North
- Presentation: 2024 Summer Aquatics statistics and overview
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council/Housing Authority will consider consent and regular items including a $4 million design contract amendment for the Ontario Professional Baseball Stadium and Parking Structure project, a $1.07 million change order for the City Hall Parking Structure, and a $1.74 million emergency demolition at 9155/9381 E. Riverside Drive. Also on the agenda are a ground ambulance services agreement with CONFIRE through 2029, and a resolution of intention to create Community Facilities District No. 72 for the Loma Creek Logistics Center with special taxes.
- Amendment No. 2 with Populous, Inc. for $4,039,800 for design services on the Ontario Professional Baseball Stadium and Parking Structure project
- Change Order No. 4 with McCarthy Building Companies for $1,066,997 (plus $2.7M contingency) on the City Hall Parking Structure project
- Emergency demolition contract with Resource Environmental, Inc. for $1,741,000 at 9155/9381 E. Riverside Drive
- Ground ambulance services agreement with CONFIRE effective through September 30, 2029
- Resolution of intention to establish CFD No. 72 (Loma Creek Logistics Center) and set public hearing for November 5, 2024
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will consider a Special Events Code of Conduct as new business, receive staff reports on emergency preparedness and disaster recovery, and recognize a former board member. The agenda also includes approval of August meeting minutes and consent calendar.
- Recognition of former Library Board of Trustees member
- Staff report on Emergency Preparedness
- Staff report on Disaster Recovery at Ontario City Library
- Old and New Business: Special Events Code of Conduct
- Future agenda items include Electronic Use Policy, One Book One Ontario, and Services to Spanish Speakers
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will discuss several land use items including a specific plan for business park and residential development. The meeting also includes votes on federal grant acceptances, professional service agreements, and special tax levies.
- Euclid Mixed Use Specific Plan (File No. PSP22-001) involving 466 dwelling units
- Development Agreement with Euclid Land Investment, LLC for a 60-acre property
- $360,000 U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
- $476,003 CalRecycle Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant
- Improvement Agreement for 1050 East Holt Boulevard
Planning Commission/ Historic Preservation
The Ontario Planning/Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on four development projects. The largest is a 270,337-square-foot industrial building requiring an Environmental Impact Report certification. Other items include two smaller industrial buildings with setback variances and a 70-unit condominium project with 7 affordable units. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes.
- Certify EIR and approve 270,337-sq-ft industrial building at 5355 East Airport Drive
- Approve variance to reduce arterial setback and build 32,165-sq-ft industrial building at 1108-1120 East California Street
- Approve variance to reduce landscape setback and build 25,482-sq-ft industrial building at 1194 E. Holt Boulevard
- Subdivide 3.1 acres and construct 70 condominium units (7 moderate affordable) at 1355 West 5th Street
- Approve minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will consider approving minutes, activity report, and the 2024 Community Display Policy. Presentations will cover summer aquatics, tot camp, youth camp, and day camp programs. The main item is a Fiscal Year 2024-25 Departmental Budget Update including operating and capital improvement budgets. Senior Center updates and special event reminders are also scheduled.
- Approval of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of July 2024 Activity & Attendance Report
- Approval of 2024 Community Display Policy
- Fiscal Year 2024-25 Departmental Budget Update presentation
- Summer program recaps: aquatics, tot camp, youth camp, day camp
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate real property at 700 North Haven Avenue, then consider a consent calendar including a Downtown West Planned Unit Development for 21.58 acres and several contract amendments. Public hearings are scheduled on an opioid settlement with Kroger Co. and a stadium venue agreement with Rancho Baseball, LLC for the Ontario Regional Sports Complex.
- Closed session: real property negotiation at 700 N Haven Ave with Starbridge Investment LLC
- Consent: Downtown West Planned Unit Development (PUD23-004) for 21.58 acres near E St, Holt Blvd, Euclid Ave, Palm Ave
- Public hearing: Stadium Venue Agreement with Rancho Baseball, LLC for Ontario Regional Sports Complex
- Public hearing: Settlement agreement with Kroger Co. regarding opioid distribution
- Consent: Amendment to design services for adaptive reuse at 121-143 N Euclid Ave, increasing contract to $806,600
City Council/Housing Authority - Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a study session featuring presentations from the Ontario Police Department and the Ontario Fire Department. The meeting also includes a closed session for consultation with the Ontario Police Chief regarding threats to public services or facilities.
- Ontario Police Department presentation on Real Time Information Center (RTIC)
- Ontario Fire Department presentation on CONFIRE EMS
- Closed session consultation with Police Chief Mike Lorenz
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will consider a zone change for roughly 186 acres near Riverside Drive and Chino Avenue, converting land from a specific plan to open space recreation and convention center support commercial districts, and adjusting the affordable housing overlay. The meeting also includes closed-session negotiations on three Mission Boulevard properties and discussion of existing litigation. A consent calendar covers approval of prior meeting minutes and bills.
- Zone Change (PZC23-004): rezone 134.42 acres to OS-R and 51.57 acres to CCS, remove AH overlay on 36.18 acres and add it on 19.25 acres
- Closed session: real property negotiations for 1500-1506, 1514, and 1530 W. Mission Blvd, plus litigation in Frank Benavente v. City of Ontario
- Consent calendar includes approval of June 18 and July 2 meeting minutes and bills/payroll from June 16 to July 18, 2024
Planning Commission/ Historic Preservation
The Commission will hold public hearings on a Development Agreement (PDA23-004) for a 60-acre parcel and on the Euclid Mixed Use Specific Plan (PSP22-001) covering 84 acres with up to 1.68M sq ft of business/retail and 446 homes. It will also consider certification of the Environmental Impact Report and approval of a tentative parcel map and development plan. All recommendations go to the City Council.
- Development Agreement (PDA23-004) between City of Ontario and Euclid Land Investment, LLC for a 60-acre site near Euclid, Schaefer, Sultana, and Edison Avenues
- Euclid Mixed Use Specific Plan (PSP22-001): up to 1,386,776 sq ft business park, 290,110 sq ft office/retail, and 446 dwelling units on 84 acres
- Certification of Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2023020281) with Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
- Tentative Parcel Map (PMTT23-005) to subdivide 60 acres into 13 numbered and 2 lettered lots
- Development Plan (PDEV23-011) for 12 business park buildings totaling 882,538 sq ft on 43 acres
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will approve consent items (June minutes and attendance report), receive a department report on recent programs, recognize the California All-Stars Cheer Squad, and review recaps of the All States Picnic and Fireworks Spectacular. New business includes an overview of the July 4 Independence Day Parade with award winners and reminders of upcoming special events.
- Approval of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes and June 2024 Activity & Attendance Report
- Recognition of California All-Stars Cheer Squad
- Presentation and recap of the 2024 All States Picnic
- Review of the 2024 Fireworks Spectacular
- Independence Day Parade overview and trophy presentation to award winners
City Council/Housing Authority/Ontario Public Financing Authority
The City Council will consider consent calendar items including approval of minutes and payroll, and adopt resolutions setting annual special taxes for over 30 Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) in Old Model Colony and Ontario Ranch for fiscal year 2024-25. A proclamation declaring July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month is also scheduled.
- Resolutions establishing annual special taxes for CFD No. 9 (Edenglen), CFD No. 10 (Ontario Airport Towers), CFD No. 13 (California Commerce Center Phase IV), and CFD No. 20 (Wal-Mart) for FY 2024-25
- Resolutions for CFD No. 21 (Parkside) and multiple Park Place, New Haven, and Countryside districts
- Resolutions for CFD No. 31 (Carriage House/Amberly Lane) and CFD No. 32 (Archibald/Schaefer - Services)
- Resolutions for CFD No. 37 (Park & Turner NE Services) and subsequent district facility taxes
- Proclamation of July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month
Library Board of Trustees
The Board will vote to approve the minutes from the June 11 meeting and the consent calendar for June 2024. They will also hear staff reports on a laptop kiosk, the Lunch at the Library grant, and the Lightspeed system. Future agenda items include the 2024-25 budget and an electronic use policy.
- Approval of Library Board minutes from June 11, 2024
- Approval of consent calendar for June 2024
- Staff report on Laptop Kiosk (Veronica Cortez)
- Staff report on Lunch at the Library Grant (Briana Ochoa)
- Staff report on Lightspeed (Yessenia Rivas)
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will vote on a consent calendar including multiple contracts and ordinances. Key items include a $4.96 million pavement rehabilitation contract, creation of a new Mello-Roos district (CFD No. 52) with special taxes and bonded debt, a $3 million amendment to the convention center expansion contract, and a special tax levy for an existing industrial services district. A closed session on anticipated litigation will precede the open meeting.
- Award $4,958,888 contract to All American Asphalt for 2024 Fall Pavement Rehabilitation Project with 10% contingency
- Consider formation of Community Facilities District No. 52 (Sundance Park) to levy special taxes and incur bonded indebtedness
- Approve $3,005,730 Amendment No. 4 to Tilden-Coil Constructors for Phase 1 of Ontario Convention Center Expansion
- Adopt ordinance levying special tax within Community Facilities District No. 68 (Rich Haven Industrial Services)
- Approve development impact fee credit agreement with Landsea Homes for Tract Map 20452 on Haven Avenue
Recreation & Parks Commission - CANCELLED
The Recreation and Parks Commission's regular meeting scheduled for May 27, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on June 24, 2024, at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers.
- Meeting cancelled with no business conducted
- Next meeting scheduled for June 24, 2024, at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers
Planning Commission/ Historic Preservation
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three major development proposals: a 62-unit apartment project at 1466 East Fifth Street, a 265-unit residential development with a Williamson Act contract cancellation south of Riverside Drive, and a comprehensive General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the Ontario Regional Sports Complex, which includes certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report. The commission will also vote on approving minutes from the May 28 meeting.
- Public hearing on a 62-unit apartment (5th Street Apartments) at 1466 E. Fifth St. (PDEV21-006)
- Public hearing on 265 dwellings and cancellation of Williamson Act Contract #72-384 (PWIL23-001, PDEV23-035)
- Public hearing on General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the Ontario Regional Sports Complex (PGPA23-002, PZC23-004) with EIR certification
- Consent calendar includes approval of May 28, 2024 meeting minutes
- Development Advisory Board recommended approval of the 62-unit project (8-0 vote)
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will consider consent calendar items including approval of April minutes, activity reports, and a revised application process for non-voting student representatives. They will also hear presentations on the Homeless Outreach Team, youth sports partnerships, and Tiny Tots programs, and recommend that the City Council proclaim July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month. The commission will appoint student representatives for 2024/25 and recognize Arbor Day volunteers.
- Consent calendar includes approval of revised non-voting student representative application process, recommended to City Council
- Recommendation to City Council to proclaim July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month
- Appointment of Krisha Shah as Student Representative and Alyssa Marquez as Alternate Student Representative for 2024/25
- Presentation on Homeless Outreach Team by Housing Services Department
- Recognition of volunteers for Arbor Day event on April 26, 2024
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council and Housing Authority will meet in closed session to discuss price and terms for multiple parcels on East Inland Empire Boulevard owned by IKEA Property, Inc. The regular meeting also includes consent calendar items such as annual assessment levies for parkway maintenance and street lighting districts, a resolution to call the November 5, 2024 general municipal election, and an amendment to monitoring and maintenance agreements for the Mill Creek Wetlands Facility.
- Closed session for real property negotiations with IKEA Property, Inc. for APNs 0110-321-29, -74, -75, -76, -77 on East Inland Empire Boulevard
- Annual levy of assessments for Ontario Parkway Maintenance Assessment Districts Nos. 1-4 for FY 2024-25
- Annual levy for Street Lighting Maintenance Districts Nos. 1 and 2 for FY 2024-25
- Resolutions calling and consolidating the November 5, 2024 general municipal election with the presidential election
- Amendment to professional services agreement with Group Delta and landscape maintenance agreement with Nature's Image for Mill Creek Wetlands Facility
City Council/Housing Authority - Special
The Ontario City Council will hold a special meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating budget for the city and housing authority, approve updates to the citywide fee schedule, and authorize a municipal services agreement with the Ontario International Airport Authority. The council will also approve the Measure I five-year capital improvement expenditure plan and related policy documents. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes.
- Adoption of FY 2024-25 city and housing authority budget
- Approval of citywide fee schedule updates
- Authorization of municipal services agreement with Ontario International Airport Authority
- Adoption of Measure I five-year capital improvement expenditure plan (FY 2024-25–2028-29)
- Approval of multiple policy updates (travel, purchasing, debt management, fund balance, salary grades)
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will consider approving revisions to the Community Display Policy under new business. The board will also vote on consent calendar items including May 14 meeting minutes and May 2024 financial reports. Staff will present updates on the Art of Healing exhibit and the Veterans Resource Center.
- Vote on revisions to the Community Display Policy
- Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of Consent Calendar for May 2024
- Presentation on Art of Healing exhibit
- Presentation on Veterans Resource Center
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will decide on a $2.44 million police helicopter sale and a $878,788 change order for the City Hall parking structure. Other consent items include a $9.78 million contract for police cameras, a $11.6 million tree maintenance contract, and a contract award for the Fire Administration Building. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on existing litigation and real estate negotiations.
- Sale of police helicopter (N10NT, Model H125B3) for $2,435,000
- Change Order No. 3 for City Hall Parking Structure, $878,788 (total not-to-exceed $30,857,931)
- Amendment to Axon Enterprise contract for police cameras, not-to-exceed $9,780,670
- Citywide tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborist, Inc., $11,609,505 for five years
- Award of construction contract to AWI Builders, Inc. for Fire Administration Building
Planning Commission/ Historic Preservation
The Planning/Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including a development agreement and tentative tract map for a 62.69-acre residential subdivision at the southeast corner of Eucalyptus and Haven Avenues, a 270,337-square-foot industrial building at 5355 East Airport Drive, and a downtown planned unit development. The commission will also consider a code amendment, an appeal of a denied adult day care permit at 910 North Mountain Avenue, and an appeal of a zoning interpretation affecting several hotels.
- Development Agreement (PDA21-010) for 62.69-acre residential development at Eucalyptus and Haven Avenues
- Tentative Tract Map (TTM 20562) subdividing 62.69 acres into 8 numbered and 3 lettered lots
- Development Plan (PDEV22-017) for a 270,337 sq ft industrial building at 5355 East Airport Drive by Prologis
- Planned Unit Development (PUD23-004) for 21.58 acres in downtown area (south of E Street, north of Holt Boulevard)
- Appeal of Zoning Administrator denial of Conditional Use Permit (PCUP23-018) for an adult day care facility at 910 North Mountain Avenue
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the formation of Community Facilities District No. 65 (Falloncrest) and consider an ordinance levying special taxes and a resolution to incur bonded indebtedness. The council will also consider a $5.97 million contract with SWA Group for design and construction documents for the Grand Park Project. Consent items include approval of a new CFD No. 71 (Neuhouse Phase 2) with bonded indebtedness, a summary vacation of a railroad easement, and various contract amendments for storm drain improvements and marketing services.
- Public hearing on formation of CFD No. 65 (Falloncrest) with special taxes and bonded indebtedness
- Professional Services Agreement with SWA Group for Grand Park Project design documents, $5,972,996
- Petitions and resolution of intention to establish CFD No. 71 (Neuhouse Phase 2) with bonded indebtedness
- Amendment No. 7 to AKM Consulting for Sultana Avenue storm drain/street/sewer improvements, $353,850
- Amendment No. 1 to Communications & Media Management Consultants for citywide marketing, $120,000
Library Board of Trustees
The Ontario Library Board of Trustees will consider approving minutes from the April 9 meeting and the April consent calendar. Staff will present reports on the Summer of Fun program, Little Learners Big Futures and Early Learning, and Summer at the Library. No ordinances, contracts, or budget items are on the agenda.
- Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of April 2024 consent calendar
- Staff report on Summer of Fun (Recreation & Community Services)
- Staff report on Little Learners, Big Futures and Early Learning (Youth Services)
- Staff report on Summer at the Library (Youth Services)
City Council/Housing Authority/Industrial Development Authority
The City Council will consider accepting a petition to create a new Community Facilities District (CFD No. 68) for the Rich Haven industrial area, which would allow levy of special taxes to fund services. The consent calendar includes contracts for hazardous materials collection ($2.27 million), citywide WiFi expansion ($450,000), fleet vehicle purchases ($565,728), and amendments to police management group compensation per CalPERS requirements. The council also will adopt a resolution approving the 2024 Emergency Operations Plan. A closed session is scheduled for real property negotiations on two downtown parcels.
- Accept petition and adopt resolution of intention to establish CFD No. 68 (Rich Haven Industrial Services) with special taxes
- Authorize hazardous materials collection & disposal contract with GrayMar Environmental, not-to-exceed $2,271,500
- Authorize purchase of WiFi equipment, installation, support from SmartWave Technologies, not-to-exceed $450,000 for citywide expansion
- Award bids for fleet vehicles: 2 Ford F-250s ($216,657) and 6 Ford Explorer SUVs ($349,071) for Fire Department
- Approve side letter amending Ontario Police Management Group MOU for CalPERS pension calculation modifications
Planning Commission/ Historic Preservation
The Planning/Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a 126,652 square foot commercial self-storage building on 2.73 acres at the northeast corner of Euclid Avenue and Riverside Drive. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA and was recommended for approval by the Development Advisory Board. The Commission will also accept nominations for the 24th Annual Model Colony Awards, and approve meeting minutes from February and March 2024.
- Public hearing for self-storage facility (File Nos. PDEV22-015 and PCUP22-005) on 2.73 acres at Euclid Avenue and Riverside Drive
- CEQA exemption (Class 32 Infill) for the self-storage project
- Acceptance of 2024 Model Colony Award nominations (4 nominations including commercial, residential, and government buildings)
- Consent calendar: approval of Planning/Historic Preservation Commission minutes from February 27, 2024 and March 26, 2024
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will receive presentations on the 2023 5K Reindeer Run revenue, the Grand Ontario Egg Hunt, and Spring Day Camp. It will also consider recommending a proclamation for Kids to Parks Day to the City Council and recognize a Guinness World Record holder. The next regular meeting on May 27 is cancelled.
- Recognition of John Ferdy Moncada for Guinness World Record
- Revenue update for the 2023 5K Reindeer Run & Rudolph's Dash
- Recap of the Grand Ontario Egg Hunt
- Recommendation to City Council to proclaim May 18, 2024 as Kids to Parks Day
- Introduction of new recreation staff
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will vote on amendments to design and construction management contracts for the Ontario Sports Complex project, totaling over $37 million. The council will also consider establishing Community Facilities District No. 65 (Falloncrest) to levy special taxes and incur bonded debt, as well as other items including a final tract map, a lease with Fletcher Jones Mercedes Benz, and residential permit parking zones.
- Amendments to RJM Design Group contract for landscape architectural services for Ontario Sports Complex: $7,079,690 total not-to-exceed
- Amendment to Tilden-Coil Constructors contract for construction management multi-prime services for Ontario Sports Complex: $30,043,947 total not-to-exceed, term extended to October 27, 2028
- Resolution of intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 65 (Falloncrest) with special taxes and bonded indebtedness, public hearing set for May 21, 2024
- Approval of Final Tract Map No. 20530 south of Chino Avenue between Haven Avenue and Mill Creek Avenue within Rich-Haven Specific Plan
- Lease agreement with Fletcher Jones Mercedes Benz of Ontario for upgrades to their existing LED sign
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board will vote to approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes and the March 2024 consent calendar. Staff will present informational reports on the Homeless Outreach Team, Workforce Development at Ontario City Library, and Digital Collections from the Model Colony History Room. No new business or ordinances are on the agenda.
- Approval of March 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of March 2024 consent calendar
- Presentation on Homeless Outreach Team
- Presentation on Workforce Development at Ontario City Library
- Presentation on Digital Collections from the Model Colony History Room
City Council/Housing Authority
This is a special study session of the Ontario City Council and Housing Authority. The sole agenda item is a presentation from California State Librarian Greg Lucas regarding the Ontario City Library, with corresponding reports for review. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Presentation by California State Librarian Greg Lucas on Ontario City Library
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will hold public hearings and consider approving two planned unit development ordinances: one for a 1.22-acre parcel at 218 East D Street (Downtown Lux Apartments) and another for a 5.81-acre site at the northeast corner of Mountain Avenue (Watermarke Ontario). The council will also vote on a resolution authorizing a community facilities district agreement with DPIF3 CA 36 Ontario Ranch, LLC for APN 0218-211-31. Additionally, several contracts on the consent calendar include a $680,000 amendment for broadband services and a $451,465 purchase of hazardous materials training props.
- Ordinance approving Planned Unit Development PUD23-002 for Downtown Lux Apartments at 218 East D Street
- Ordinance approving Planned Unit Development PUD22-006 for Watermarke Ontario at northeast corner of Mountain Avenue
- Resolution authorizing Community Facilities District agreement with DPIF3 CA 36 Ontario Ranch, LLC for APN 0218-211-31
- Amendment No. 1 to Telcon Services agreement for OntarioNet broadband project, adding $680,000 plus $180,000 contingency, revised total $2,060,000
- Purchase of hazardous materials response training props from Advanced Entertainment Technology for $451,465
Planning Commission/ Historic Preservation
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending City Council approval of an amendment to the Grove Avenue Specific Plan, changing the land use designation of 4.20 acres at 2042 S. Grove Avenue from Office/Commercial to Business Park. The amendment would allow construction of a 61,867-square-foot industrial building. The Commission will also consider approving the related Development Plan and an addendum to the environmental impact report. Consent calendar includes approval of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Specific Plan Amendment PSPA22-007 for 4.20 acres at 2042 S. Grove Avenue
- Proposed change from Office/Commercial to Business Park land use designation
- Related Development Plan PDEV22-040 for a 61,867-square-foot industrial building
- Recognition of Planning Director Rudy Zeledon for his service
- Consent calendar: approval of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will consider consent items including approval of February minutes, activity report, and a revised application process for Student Representative positions, which requires City Council final approval. Presentations will highlight the Silver S.T.A.R.S. program, facility reservation recap for FY 2022-23, and an update on the upcoming State of the City event.
- Approve revised Student Representative application process for commission and city council
- Approve minutes from February 26, 2024 meeting
- Approve February 2024 Activity & Attendance Report
- Department update on February 2024 programs and activities
- Silver S.T.A.R.S. program presentation and facility reservation recap for FY 2022-23
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate price and terms for property at 13107 Campus Avenue with Costello Investments. During the regular meeting, the consent calendar includes resolutions to vacate a utility easement, submit a $32,835 transit claim, approve a final tract map, and accept annual progress reports. Several contract amendments are proposed: a $253,377 extension with HCI Environmental for police firearms range cleaning, a $109,300 amendment with Thirtieth Street Architects for the Downtown Mobility Hub design, and a $273,918 amendment with Holt Architects for the police media room. No public hearings are listed.
- Closed session: real property negotiation for APNs 1052-121-01, 1052-211-02, 1052-211-03 at 13107 Campus Avenue
- Resolution to submit a $32,835 claim to SBCTA for the Bus Stop Boarding Pad Installation Project
- Amendment No. 3 with Hunter Consulting Inc. (HCI) for police firearms training facility cleaning and biohazard cleanup, total not-to-exceed $253,377
- Amendment No. 4 with Thirtieth Street Architects for Downtown Mobility Hub design, $109,300 (total $559,300)
- Amendment No. 8 with Holt Architects for police media room design, $273,918 (total $1,328,984)
Library Board of Trustees
The board will vote on minutes and the February 2024 consent calendar, then receive staff presentations on the OntarioNet initiative, the 2024 State of the City regarding board roles, and library reading challenge programs. Future agenda items include updates to the Electronic Use Policy and Public Display Policy.
- Approval of Library Board meeting minutes from February 13, 2024
- Approval of consent calendar for February 2024
- Presentation: Introduction and Overview of OntarioNet
- Presentation: 2024 State of the City – Library Board of Trustees Roles and Responsibilities
- Report on Reading Challenge Programs at OCL
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council will consider approving amendments to design and construction management agreements for a proposed minor league baseball stadium and parking structure, totaling over $17.8 million. The consent calendar also includes a mid-year budget update, a $3 million land management software upgrade, and several professional service contract amendments. Closed session involves negotiations on multiple properties.
- Amendment with Populous, Inc. for $2,987,375 for master planning of the minor league baseball stadium and parking structure (total not-to-exceed $9,775,010).
- Amendment with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. for $14,813,944 for construction management and mass grading of the 192-acre sports complex site (new total $18,352,944).
- Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Update Report with budget adjustments.
- Service and software licensing agreement with Accela, Inc. to upgrade land management software, $3,041,548.
- Contract award to Mamco Inc. for $3,666,666 (plus $550,000 contingency) for the Archibald Sewer Diversion Project.
Recreation & Parks Commission
The agenda for the January 22, 2024 meeting of the Ontario Recreation & Parks Commission contains only standard procedural sections such as call to order, public comments, consent calendar, and commissioner reports. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the agenda text. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.
- No specific items listed; agenda is procedural only
Planning Commission/ Historic Preservation
The Ontario Planning/Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two major developments: a 357-unit apartment complex with 3,800 sq ft of commercial space at Mountain Avenue and Fourth Street, and a 69-unit multifamily project at 218 East D Street. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and a 191-unit development near Haven Avenue and Riverside Drive. The commission will make recommendations, with City Council action required for the planned unit development components.
- Consent item A-02: Development plan for 95 single-family and 96 multifamily units (191 total) on 19.62 acres west of Haven Avenue, south of Riverside Drive, north of Chino Avenue (Landsea Homes)
- Public hearing B: Planned unit development and development plan for 357 apartment units and 3,800 sq ft commercial on 5.81 acres at northeast corner of Mountain Avenue and Fourth Street (JAT Land Development LLC) – continued from January 23 meeting
- Public hearing C: Planned unit development and development plan for 69 multifamily dwellings on 1.19 acres at 218 East D Street (Euclid Investment Group LLC)
- Minutes approval for January 23, 2024 meeting
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will consider approving the 2024-25 contract class programming and instructor contracts, along with guidelines. Other business includes electing 2024 officers, recognizing the So Cal Reign flag football team, and recapping the Snow Day event. The consent calendar includes approval of January 2024 minutes and an activity/attendance report.
- Approval of 2024-25 contract class instructor contract and guidelines
- Election of 2024 Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Recognition of So Cal Reign, all-girls travel flag football team
- Presentation on 2024 Snow Day event recap
- Update on 2024 Empowerment Scholarship eligibility and rules
City Council/Housing Authority
The Ontario City Council is reviewing several items including pavement rehabilitation, park upgrades, and emergency demolition. The meeting also includes closed session discussions regarding real property negotiations.
- $2,245,100 construction contract for 2024 Spring Pavement Rehabilitation Project
- $7,965,384 revised amount for I-10 Freeway and Grove Avenue Corridor project
- $970,147 agreement for Ontario Arena Plaza design and construction documents
- $398,475 contract for emergency demolition at 1045 W Mission Ave
- Real property negotiations for West of Archibald Avenue and Southeast Corner Riverside Drive
City Council/Housing Authority - Cancelled
The special joint meeting of the Ontario City Council and Housing Authority scheduled for February 16, 2024, was cancelled due to lack of a quorum. The next regular meeting is set for February 20, 2024. The planned study session on the Community Improvement and Code Enforcement Program did not occur.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Planned study session on Community Improvement and Code Enforcement Program was not held
- Next regular meeting scheduled for February 20, 2024
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will consider approving minutes from January 9 and a consent calendar for January 2024. Staff will present updates on the Lewis Family Branch, Zip Books and Interlibrary Loan services, and the Friends of Ontario City Library (FOCL) 2024 update. The board will also recognize former trustees and discuss future agenda items including electronic use and public display policies.
- Approval of Library Board minutes from January 9, 2024
- Approval of consent calendar for January 2024
- Recognition of former Library Board of Trustees members
- Staff report: Lewis Family Branch overview and update
- Staff reports on Zip Books/Interlibrary Loan and FOCL 2024 update
City Council/Housing Authority
The Ontario City Council will vote on a consent calendar containing contract amendments, a planned unit development approval, and a development agreement for a 47.16-acre residential site. These actions will fund a residential street overlay program, extend vehicle repair and security service contracts, and establish a post-employment benefits trust for city workers. The council will also review closed-session litigation updates before taking action.
- Approve development agreement (File No. PDA21-012) for a 47.16-acre property at the southwest corner of Eucalyptus and Haven Avenues.
- Approve Planned Unit Development (File No. PUD21-002) for a 0.48-acre parcel at 413 West Emporia Street.
- Amend contract with All American Asphalt by $146,000, bringing the total to $1,111,970 for the residential street overlay program.
- Authorize relinquishment of State Route 83 (Euclid Avenue) to the City via a cooperative agreement with Caltrans.
- Approve adoption of a Post-Employment Benefits Trust administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).
Planning Commission/ Historic Preservation
The Planning/Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals. The first is a tentative parcel map to subdivide 23 acres at Ontario Mills Parkway and Franklin Avenue into 9 parcels. The second is a planned unit development and development plan for 357 apartment units and 3,800 sq ft of commercial space at the northeast corner of Mountain Avenue and Fourth Street. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from the previous meeting.
- Tentative Parcel Map TPM 20452 to subdivide 23 acres into 9 parcels at southwest corner of Ontario Mills Parkway and Franklin Avenue (APNs: 0238-041-29, -30, -31, -32)
- Planned Unit Development PUD22-006 and Development Plan PDEV22-042 for 357 apartments and 3,800 sq ft commercial at northeast corner of Mountain Avenue and Fourth Street
- Development Advisory Board recommended approval of the apartment development plan on December 18, 2023, with an 8–0 vote
- Both projects are within the Airport Influence Area of Ontario International Airport and found consistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
City Council/Housing Authority
The City Council/Housing Authority will consider adopting ordinances for a fifth amendment to a development agreement for a 31.7-acre condominium subdivision and a new development agreement for a 534,373 sq ft industrial building. They will also vote on a development code amendment and a zone change removing the Euclid Avenue overlay south of Philadelphia Avenue. Consent items include an amended professional services agreement for assault victim exam services ($357,000) and a resolution for special assessments on tax rolls.
- Amendment to professional services agreement with Law Enforcement Medical Services, Inc. for assault victim exam and phlebotomy services, not to exceed $357,000
- Appointment of voting delegates for SCAG Annual General Assembly
- Resolution to place special assessments for code violations on San Bernardino County tax rolls
- Fifth amendment to development agreement (PDA05-002) with SC Ontario Development Co. to subdivide 31.7 acres for condominiums east of Cucamonga Creek
- Development agreement (PDA23-002) with IV3 Loma Creek Logistics Center LLC for a 534,373 sq ft industrial building on Mill Creek Avenue
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will consider approving the November 2023 meeting minutes and the December 2023 consent calendar. They will also hear staff reports on eBooks and eAudiobooks, marketing, and top trends for public libraries in 2024. Under new business, the board will elect officers for 2024.
- Election of officers for 2024
- Approval of minutes for November 14, 2023
- Approval of consent calendar for December 2023
- Presentation on eBooks and eAudiobooks at Ontario City Library
- Presentation on marketing and PR for the library