Ontario public meetings in 2021

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review the draft Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2022-23, which outlines proposed public works projects and funding. The committee will also consider adopting the minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes a possible executive session for matters such as personnel, labor negotiations, or legal issues.

• Review of FY 22-23 Capital Improvement Plan
• Adoption of September 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Draft 22-23 Capital Improvement Plan spreadsheet for Public Works

The Ontario Public Works Committee voted 3-0-2 to recommend adoption of the draft Fiscal Year 22-23 Capital Improvement Plan to the City's Budget Committee. Members Woodcock and Fox were excused. The committee also unanimously adopted the minutes of its September 21, 2021 meeting. Committee members and staff discussed the budget calendar and praised the level of detail in the draft plan, but the minutes record no changes or modifications to the plan itself.

• Recommended FY 22-23 Capital Improvement Plan to City Budget Committee as presented (3-0-2; Woodcock and Fox excused)
• Adopted minutes of the September 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:23 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee will review the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 22-23. Members will also receive updates on several ongoing projects, including the Downtown Attraction Project and Moore Park landscaping.

• FY 22-23 Parks Committee Capital Improvement Plan Review
• Downtown Attraction Project update
• Turf Management Plan soils test update
• Moore Park Gazebo Landscaping Plan update
• East Idaho tree removal and replanting update

City Council

The Ontario City Council is considering placing a 1% increase to the Transient Lodging Tax on the May 2022 ballot, with funds dedicated to the Ontario Aquatic Center and Malheur County Fair Grounds. The council will take public comment and discuss the proposal, along with several other items including annexations, housing incentives, and contract awards.

• Public input on 1% Transient Lodging Tax increase for aquatic center and fairgrounds
• Ordinance #2799-2021: Annexation and rezone of Gold Thumb Investments property from UGA-I to I-1
• Ordinance #2800-2021: Annexation and rezone of MML, LLC property from UGA-E-2 to E-2
• Housing Incentive Program agreements with Rywest Homes (42-2021) and Greystone Builders (43-2021)
• Award of engineering design contract for North Park Boulevard Extension

The Ontario City Council approved ballot language for May 2022 charter amendments, including allowing removal of the City Manager by a majority vote and changes to Municipal Judge provisions. A separate proposal to have the Council hire department heads failed 2-5. The Council tabled a 1% Transient Lodging Tax increase for the Aquatic Center and Desert Sage Event Center to its first January 2022 meeting. It also approved an annexation and rezone for Gold Thumb Investments, a $20,000 engineering design contract for North Park Boulevard, and a $65,000 airport power line project.

• Approved ballot language for May 2022 charter amendments, including City Manager removal by majority vote (7-0)
• Denied charter amendment for Council involvement in hiring department heads (2-5)
• Tabled 1% Transient Lodging Tax increase for Aquatic Center and Desert Sage Event Center to January 2022 (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance #2799-2021 annexing and rezoning Gold Thumb Investments property from UGA-I to I-1 (6-1)
• Approved Resolution #2021-138 revising City residency policy (7-0)
• Approved $65,000 not-to-exceed airport power line construction and cost recapture (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 engineering design contract with Anderson Perry & Associates for North Park Boulevard extension (7-0)
• Approved Housing Incentive Program application for 2331 Andrew Avenue, Lot 48, Waterford Subdivision (6-0, Hill abstained)

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to discuss updates on personal hangars with living spaces, amendments to commercial operator fees, new power lines for hangar areas, and the appointment of Airport Manager Justin Zysk. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and old business items.

• Update on personal hangars with attached living spaces
• Discussion on amendments to Ontario MC 3-9-11 Commercial Operator Fees
• New power lines for hangar areas
• Airport Manager Justin Zysk

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on a request by Gold Thumb Investments, LLC to annex and rezone property from Urban Growth Area Industrial to City Light Industrial. The council will also discuss the economic impact of a second bridge crossing, accept a utility easement, and consider construction of power lines at the airport. Other discussion items include downtown attraction, city attorney proposals, an evidence purge proposal, and a North South Trail ODOT agreement.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #2799-2021: Annexation and rezone of property from UGA-I to I-1 by Gold Thumb Investments, LLC
• Discussion on economic impact of second bridge crossing
• Acceptance of public utility easement
• Construction of power lines at Ontario Municipal Airport
• Discussion on North South Trail ODOT agreement

The City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of property to City Light Industrial. The council also authorized funding for a second bridge economic analysis and airport power line construction.

• Approved FCS Group proposal for second bridge economic analysis, not to exceed $15,770 (6-0-1)
• Accepted public utility easement and authorized Mayor to sign (6-0-1)
• Approved $35,000 for power line construction at Ontario Municipal Airport (6-0-1)
• Waived Idaho Power recapture and initiated proportionate recapture for hangars (7-0-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for annexation and rezone of property to City Light Industrial (6-1-0)
• Approved Ordinance S2799-2021 for annexation and rezoning on first reading (6-1-0)
• Appointed Efren Garza to the Parks Committee (6-0-1)

Public Works Committee

This is the agenda for the Ontario, OR Public Works Committee meeting on November 16, 2021. The agenda contains only the call to order and roll call, with no listed discussion or action items. It is procedural in nature.

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances: one to vacate portions of NE 2nd and 3rd Streets and related avenues, and another to annex and rezone property from UGA-I to City Light Industrial. The council will also consider a sales agreement for the Tapadera Lift Station property, a new hangar lease, a septic failure deferral, and additional funds for CCTV services. Discussion items include the 2022-2023 budget calendar, city leases, a city attorney proposal, a transient lodging tax request, and the December meeting schedule.

• Ordinance #2798-2021: Vacating portions of NE 2nd and 3rd Streets, NE 5th and 6th Avenues, and an alley in Wilson's Supplemental Plat
• Ordinance #2799-2021: Annexation and rezone of property by Gold Thumb Investments, LLC from UGA-I to City Light Industrial (I-1)
• Sales Agreement between Nascosto and City of Ontario for Tapadera Lift Station property
• Resolution #2021-137: Appropriate additional funds for CCTV services
• Hunter Lane septic failure and request for deferred improvement agreement

The City Council approved the $8,949.60 purchase of the Tapadera Lift Station property and vacated several portions of NE 2nd Street, NE 3rd Street, NE 5th Avenue, and NE 6th Avenue. The Council also authorized a $700 grant for downtown holiday lights and approved a hangar lease for Rick Todd. A request for annexation and rezoning by Gold Thumb Investments, LLC was tabled.

• Approved purchase of Tapadera Lift Station property from Nascosto LLC for $8,949.60 (7-0-0)
• Authorized $700 grant match for downtown business holiday lights (7-0-0)
• Approved hangar lease of 131 Cessna to Rick Todd (7-0-0)
• Approved deferred improvement agreement for 1707 Hunter Lane (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-137 to appropriate funds for closed circuit sewer line inspection (7-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2798-2021 to vacate portions of NE 2nd St, NE 3rd St, NE 5th Ave, and NE 6th Ave (7-0-0)
• Tabled annexation and rezone request by Gold Thumb Investments, LLC (5-2-0)
• Consensus to cancel the second December council meeting

Planning Commission

The Ontario Planning Commission is meeting to consider a public hearing on a request to annex and rezone property from UGA-E-2 to E-2, which would allow connection to city services and further development. The agenda also includes a quarterly report from Community Development and an update on airport development.

• Public hearing on Action 2021-09-29AZ: annexation and rezone of property by Bill Mills of MML, LLC from UGA-E-2 to E-2
• Community Development Quarterly Report presentation
• Airport Development Update discussion
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2021

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to discuss airport business, including a revenue replacement for the commercial operating fee, a new hangar lease for a Cessna, and a recommendation for a hangar with living quarters. They will also hear updates on the airport manager hire.

• Revenue replacement for commercial operating fee
• New hangar lease: Rick Todd - 131 Cessna
• Recommendation for hangar with living quarters
• Status of airport manager hire

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to consider declaring certain real property (Lots 14 & 15 and part of Lot 16, Block 21, Original Townsite) as surplus and approving its sale. They will also discuss a purchase and land swap with Looks Nu Car Wash, Inc., award bids for sewer line inspection and janitorial services, and discuss a potential Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) increase. The agenda includes public comments and a public hearing on the property sale.

• Resolution #2021-135: Declare Lots 14 & 15 and north 12 feet of Lot 16, Block 21 as surplus and approve sale
• Purchase and land swap with Looks Nu Car Wash, Inc.
• Bid award: Closed Circuit TV Sewer Line Inspection Services
• Contract award: Janitorial Services for City Facilities
• Discussion: TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) Increase Approval Process

The Ontario City Council approved a resolution declaring a downtown parking lot surplus and authorizing its sale, then approved a purchase and land swap agreement with Looks Nu, Inc. tied to the Moore Park property. The council also approved a stipulated judgment in City of Ontario vs. Stipe, awarded a $370,087.60 sewer inspection contract to Integrity Inspection Solutions, and endorsed a ConnectOregon grant letter for the Oregon Eastern Railroad. A proposed 1% transient lodging tax increase for the pool and fairgrounds was discussed but not voted on.

• Adopted agenda as amended, adding Stipe settlement and Connect Oregon letter (5-0-1, Melendrez excused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-135 declaring Lots 14 & 15 and north 12 feet of Lot 15, Block 21 surplus and approving sale (5-1, Mills no)
• Authorized City Manager to sign documents to complete the surplus land sale, including deed (6-0-1)
• Approved stipulated judgment in City of Ontario vs. Stipe and authorized Mayor to sign (6-0-1)
• Approved purchase and land trade agreement with Looks Nu, Inc. (5-1, Mills no)
• Awarded closed circuit TV sewer line inspection bid to Integrity Inspection Solutions for $370,087.60 (6-0-1)
• Awarded janitorial services contract to Western Building Maintenance, Boise, Idaho (6-0-1)
• Endorsed letter supporting Oregon Eastern Railroad's ConnectOregon application (6-0-1)

City Council

The Ontario City Council is holding a regular meeting with a brief agenda. The main item is a motion to adopt the agenda, followed by an executive session to discuss current or pending litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(h). No other substantive business is listed.

• Motion to adopt the agenda
• Executive session for current or pending litigation

The City Council reached a consensus to have the City Manager investigate and present options for purging the evidence room. Discussion focused on using the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police for in-kind services versus hiring a private firm.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0-0)
• Reached consensus to have City Manager investigate evidence room purge options
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0-0)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including the gazebo landscape design and a turf management plan. They will also review minutes from previous meetings and discuss tree ordinance implementation and an upcoming sports field maintenance webinar.

• Gazebo Landscape Design (old business)
• Turf Management Plan (new business)
• Tree Ordinance Implementation (discussion)
• Approval of minutes from August 19 and September 16, 2021
• Upcoming Sports Field Maintenance Webinar (discussion)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will consider awarding an auctioneering services contract to Baker Auction Company, LLC, declaring city-owned vehicles and equipment as surplus, and approving a supplemental budget for carryover projects. They will also receive a police quarterly report, discuss an arts and economic prosperity study, and hear an evidence room audit presentation. The meeting includes an executive session for real property transactions, followed by potential action on a real property transaction.

• Bid award for auctioneering services to Baker Auction Company, LLC and surplus declaration
• Resolution #2021-134: Supplemental Budget for Carryover Projects
• Housing Incentive Program approvals for Jasso (39-2021) and Greystone Builders (40-2021, 41-2021)
• Police quarterly report
• Evidence Room Audit Presentation

The Ontario City Council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda, approved two housing incentive program applications for Greystone Builders LLC, and declared certain city vehicles and equipment as surplus. The council also awarded an auctioneering services contract to Baker Auction Company, LLC and approved a supplemental budget resolution for carry-over projects. Additionally, the council reviewed a police evidence room audit and discussed an arts and economic prosperity study.

• Adopted the agenda as amended (5/0/2)
• Adopted the consent agenda including previous minutes and a housing incentive program (5/0/2)
• Approved Greystone Builders LLC housing incentive application for 1555 Skookum Drive in the amount of $10,000 (4/0/2/1)
• Approved Greystone Builders LLC housing incentive application for 1554 Skookum Drive in the amount of $10,000 (4/0/2/1)
• Declared attached inventory list of city-owned vehicles, equipment, and supplies as surplus (4/0/2/1)
• Awarded auctioneering services contract to Baker Auction Company, LLC (4/0/2/1)
• Approved Resolution #2021-134 supplemental budget to appropriate funds for carry-over projects (5/0/2)
• Adjourned the meeting (5/0/2)

Planning Commission

The Ontario Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Gold Thumb Investments, LLC to annex and rezone property from Urban Growth Area Light Industrial (UGA-I) to city Light Industrial (I-1) to allow connection to city services and further development. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting, and public comments.

• Public hearing on Action 2021-07-28AZ: annexation and rezone of property from UGA-I to I-1 by Gold Thumb Investments, LLC
• Approval of minutes from Planning Commission meeting on 9-13-2021

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a public hearing on the annexation and rezone of property at 769 North Park Boulevard from Urban Growth Area Residential to City Single Family Residential, which would allow connection to city services and withdraw the property from the Ontario Rural Fire Protection District. The council will also consider several ordinances, including business registration amendments, a transient room tax for RV parks, and a Cable One/Sparklight franchise agreement renewal, as well as new hangar leases and a supplemental budget for the Ameresco energy savings project.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #2794-2021: Annexation and rezone of 769 North Park Boulevard from UGA-R to RS-50
• Ordinance #2795-2021: Cable One/Sparklight franchise agreement renewal
• Ordinance #2796-2021: Business registrations amendment
• Ordinance #2797-2021: Transient room tax for RV parks and transient lodging intermediaries
• Resolution #2021-133: Supplemental budget for Ameresco Energy Savings Project

The City Council approved a supplemental budget to fund energy savings, decorative street lighting, and sewer and water improvements. Additionally, the Council passed ordinances to eliminate the annual business registration fee and to standardize transient room taxes for RV parks and lodging intermediaries. The Council also approved several airport hangar leases and the annexation and rezoning of property at 769 North Park Boulevard.

• Approved supplemental budget for Ameresco project and infrastructure (4-1)
• Approved ordinance eliminating annual business registration fees (5-0)
• Approved ordinance standardizing transient room tax for RV parks (5-0)
• Approved multiple airport hangar leases at Golf and Beechcraft locations (5-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 769 North Park Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved contract extension with Rural Fire Protection District (5-0)
• Approved franchise agreement renewal for Cable One/Sparklight (5-0)
• Voted to keep Evergreen Cemetery north gate open 24/7 (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to adopt minutes from July and August, discuss the Downtown Centralized Dumpster Project, consider a memorandum of understanding with ODFW and Pheasant Forever for access to Skyline and Malheur Farm sites, and review a request for proposals for auctioneering services to sell city surplus vehicles, equipment, and supplies.

• Downtown Centralized Dumpster Project discussion
• MOU with ODFW and Pheasant Forever for Skyline and Malheur Farm site access
• RFP for auctioneering services for surplus vehicles, equipment, and supplies

The Public Works Committee voted 3-0-2 to recommend that the City Council approve a renewed Memorandum of Understanding with the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and Pheasants Forever for hunting and fishing access to the Malheur and Skyline Farm sites. The committee also reached consensus to move forward with an RFP for auctioneering services to sell city surplus vehicles, equipment and supplies, and consensus to move forward with a pilot and survey for the Downtown Centralized Dumpster Project. The committee adopted the minutes of its July 13, 2021 and August 17, 2021 meetings unanimously.

• Recommended City Council approve MOU with ODFW and Pheasants Forever for hunting and fishing access to Malheur and Skyline Farm sites (3-0-2; Fox and Woodcock excused)
• Consensus to move forward with RFP for auctioneering services for sale of city surplus vehicles, equipment and supplies
• Consensus to move forward with pilot and survey for Downtown Centralized Dumpster Project
• Adopted July 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted August 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:43 PM (unanimous)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee will meet to review the budget process and discuss the Moore Park agreement. The committee will also discuss the differences between non-profit and commercial park use.

• Review of the budget process
• Moore Park agreement discussion
• Discussion on park use: non-profit versus commercial

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on the annexation and rezone of property owned by Paul and Stacey Gehrman, appointments to fill a vacant council seat and other positions, and potential contracts for infrastructure improvements. The council will also discuss an economic impact study for a bridge into Idaho and a housing incentive program.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #2793-2021: annexation and rezone of Gehrman property from UGA-R to RS-50, withdrawing from Rural Fire Protection District #7-302 and Rural Road Assessment District No. 3
• Proposed improvements for street lights, sewer line flow pacing, and water treatment plant pump and motor controls with Ameresco
• Contract award to CK3, LLC for engineering design of water and sewer line extensions for airport economic development
• Appointment to vacant City Council seat and council appointments for DAC Liaison and Audit Committee member
• Discussion of economic impact study for additional bridge into Idaho and housing incentive program

The Ontario City Council appointed Susann Mills to fill a vacant council position following a majority vote. The Council also approved a $55,940 engineering design contract for airport-related water and sewer extensions and authorized the annexation and rezoning of a property from Urban Growth Area Residential to City Single Family Residential. Additionally, the Council reached a consensus to remove the $150,000 cap on the city's housing incentive program.

• Appointed Susann Mills to City Council (majority vote)
• Awarded $55,940 engineering contract to CKS, LLC (6-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of property (6-0)
• Waived second reading of annexation ordinance (6-0)
• Removed $150,000 funding cap for housing incentive program (consensus)
• Appointed Councilor Braden to fire district negotiating team
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Ontario Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on a request by Kathryn M. Blackmon to annex and rezone property from Urban Growth Area Residential (UGA-R) to City Single Family Residential (RS-50), which would allow connection to city services and withdraw the territory from the Ontario Rural Fire Protection District 7-302. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving minutes from July 12, 2021, and public comments.

• Public hearing on annexation and rezone request ACTION 2021-04-15AZ by Kathryn M. Blackmon
• Rezone from UGA-R to RS-50 to allow connection to city services
• Withdrawal from Ontario Rural Fire Protection District 7-302
• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2021

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to discuss old business including a postponed STOL Drag event and a master plan update, and new business including approvals for 13 new hangar constructions and recruitment for an airport manager. The agenda is substantive with specific items for discussion.

• 13 new hangar construction approvals
• Airport manager recruitment
• STOL Drag event postponed
• Master Plan Update by JUB

City Council

The Ontario City Council will meet to consider a $1.5 million PERS debt paydown, award several engineering contracts for infrastructure projects, and discuss a homeless shelter at the airport and a transient occupancy tax for RV parks. The agenda includes both old and new business items, with decisions expected on contracts and resolutions.

• Signing of $1.5 million PERS debt paydown
• Resolution #2021-119: Master Fee Schedule
• Award engineering contract to Keller Associates for Tapadera Lift Station final design
• Award civil engineering contract to CK3, LLC for Dorian Drive street and storm water improvements
• Resolution #2021-136: Unexpected street revenues for Dorian Drive and Airport Way projects

The Ontario City Council approved a consolidated set of charter amendments for the May 2022 ballot, excluding sections regarding department head hiring authority. The Council also awarded several engineering and service contracts, including a $242,986 wayfinding bid and a $65,270 contract for Dorian Drive improvements. Additionally, the Council appointed five community members to a new ad hoc committee tasked with reviewing code enforcement.

• Approved charter amendments for May 2022 ballot (4-2)
• Awarded $242,986 wayfinding contract to ACSM (6-0)
• Approved R&R Promotions contract for airport events (5-0)
• Adopted 2021-2022 master fee schedule (6-0)
• Appointed five members to Code Enforcement Review Committee (5-0)
• Awarded $65,270 Dorian Drive engineering contract to CK3, LLC (6-0)
• Awarded $99,300 Tapadera lift station contract to Keller Associates (5-1)
• Awarded $32,786 cultural monitoring contract to ARH Archaeology (6-0)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to discuss updates and plans for Moore Park, park rules and signage, and floating docks at Beck-Kiwanis. They will also review city and partner agreements and discuss approved recommendations for Beck Park and Lanterman Kiwanis Park, as well as landscaping at the Moore Park gazebo.

• Moore Park updates and plans
• Park rules and signage discussion
• Floating docks at Beck-Kiwanis
• City and partner agreements
• Beck Park recommendations approved by Council

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review an energy performance contract proposal from Ameresco and a public auction for surplus city property. Members will also receive updates on the Storm Water Master Plan, water supply production, Skyline Farm, and Goodfellow Street paving.

• Ameresco Energy Performance Contract Proposal
• Public Auction of City-owned Surplus Vehicles, Equipment and Supplies
• Storm Water Master Plan implementation update
• Water Supply/Production status update
• Goodfellow Street paving update

The Ontario Public Works Committee voted to recommend city council approval of Ameresco's proposed energy project improvements, including street lighting, water treatment plant pumping, and sewer lift station flow pacing. The committee also recommended declaring a list of city-owned vehicles and equipment as surplus property. Additionally, the committee discussed the 2003 Storm Water Master Plan, water supply challenges, and Goodfellow Street paving.

• Recommended City Council approval of Ameresco project improvements for street lighting, water treatment plant pumping, and sewer lift station flow pacing (3-0)
• Recommended City Council declare a list of city-owned vehicles and equipment as surplus property (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:23 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a zoning map amendment, consider resolutions to sell surplus city property, and discuss the ARPA budget and other items. The agenda includes new business items such as a traffic analysis funding resolution, park improvements, and an IT services agreement.

• Resolution #2021-130 to appropriate funding for traffic analysis of East Idaho Street
• Public hearing on Ordinance #2792-2021 to rezone Tax Lots 3200 and 3500 on Tax Map 18S47E09CC from RS-50 to Planned Development Residential
• Resolution #2021-126 to declare part of Sunset Drive Water Tank Property surplus and approve sale
• Resolution #2021-128 to approve sale of Lot 5 Stelling Subdivision
• Discussion of ARPA budget and State Park land acquisition for Tater Tots Trail

The City Council approved a zoning amendment to allow a 36-unit senior housing development for residents aged 55 and older. The council also authorized the sale of two city-owned real estate parcels and approved funding for a traffic analysis on East Idaho Avenue.

• Approved zoning change from RS-50 to Planned Development (PD) for senior housing (6-0-0)
• Approved funding for East Idaho Avenue traffic analysis and contract to Jacobs Engineering (5-0-0)
• Approved addition of sand volleyball court at Lanterman Kiwanis Park using up to $10,000 reserve (6-0-0)
• Approved addition of disc golf course and dog run to Beck Kiwanis Park (6-0-0)
• Approved $8,850 per month tech care services agreement with Micro Technologies Systems, Inc. for four months (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-131 to create a Code Enforcement Review Ad Hoc Committee (6-0-0)
• Approved sale of surplus land at Sunset Drive water tank property (6-0-0)
• Approved sale of real property at Lot 5 Stelling Subdivision (5-0-0-1)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a regular meeting with several resolutions for action, including certifying the special recall election for Alfredo 'Freddy' Rodriguez, approving airport security improvements, and renewing the enterprise zone. They will also discuss a fire training facility presentation, a hangar incentive program, and future uses for a public works shop. The agenda includes consent items for meeting minutes and a liquor license application.

• Resolution #2021-127: Abstract of Votes - Special Recall Election (Alfredo 'Freddy' Rodriguez)
• Resolution #2021-125: Airport Security Improvements
• Resolution #2021-129: Enterprise Zone Renewal
• Liquor License Application: Black Palomino LLC
• Discussion on replacement process for council vacancy

The Ontario City Council adopted the agenda, approved consent items including past minutes and a liquor license, and accepted the abstract of votes for the July 6, 2021 recall election of Alfredo Rodriguez. Council members appointed Ken Hart as Council President and approved resolutions for airport security improvements and the Malheur County Enterprise Zone re-designation. After initial motions failed, the council approved a 40-month lease for the former public works shop to GelFire Systems, LLC, requiring lease proceeds to be set aside for a regional fire training facility buildout.

• Adopted the amended agenda (6-0)
• Adopted the consent agenda including June 3 and June 15 minutes and Black Palomino, LLC liquor license (6-0)
• Approved Hangar Incentive Program waving annual lease fees for new hangar construction for two years (5-1, Hart-no)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-127 accepting the July 6 special election recall abstract of votes for Alfredo Rodriguez (6-0)
• Closed nominations and appointed Ken Hart as Council President (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-125 for airport security funding (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-129 to re-designate the Malheur County Enterprise Zone (6-0)
• Approved a 40-month lease with GelFire Systems, LLC and designated proceeds for regional training facility buildout (4-2, Braden-no, Melendrez-no)

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including the FBO & Silverhawk, a sprint boat racing proposal by Ron Dillon, and a Farmer's Co-Op subcontracting lease amendment. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment, approval of minutes, and committee comments.

• FBO & Silverhawk discussion
• Ron Dillon - Sprint Boat Racing
• Farmer's Co-Op Subcontracting Lease Amendment

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to discuss several park-related items, including the Beck-Kiwanis Park project, a floating boat dock, a recreation trail grant request, city park signs, park maintenance, and a tree ordinance. They will also consider a request for a printed list of committee contacts and discuss the Malheur River Nature Trail. The agenda includes public comments and a possible executive session.

• Beck-Kiwanis Park Project update
• Floating Boat Dock at Beck-Kiwanis Park
• Recreation Trail Grant Request - draft letter of support
• Tree Ordinance discussion
• Letter from Kiwanis requesting funding for Lanterman Park improvements

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and purchases, including a bid award for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Project, the purchase of a 2021 VACTOR truck, and negotiations with the Ontario Rural Fire Protection District. They will also discuss a new waterline for the Treasure 200 parcel, a regional hazardous materials agreement, and receive quarterly reports from police and fire departments.

• Resolution #2021-122: Security Grant Program
• Resolution #2021-123: Bid Award for 2020 Sanitary Sewer Project and CDBG Project Budget Amendment
• Purchase of 2021 VACTOR Truck
• Negotiations with Ontario Rural Fire Protection District
• New Waterline to Serve Treasure 200 Parcel

The Ontario City Council tabled a proposal for speed boat races to gather more concrete information from the developer. The council approved the Ontario Security Grant Program, a contract and budget appropriation for the 2020 sanitary sewer project, the purchase of a 2021 vacuum truck, and an agreement extension with the Ontario Rural Fire Protection District. The council also approved utility capitalization fund adjustments for a waterline upgrade and authorized an intergovernmental agreement amendment for the hazardous materials emergency response team.

• Amended and adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Tabled speed boat races presentation to the next meeting (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-122 for the Security Grant Program (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-123 awarding the 2020 sanitary sewer project construction contract to IMCO General Construction, Inc. and appropriating additional funds (7-0)
• Approved the purchase of a 2021 Vactor truck (7-0)
• Approved an extension of the agreement with the Rural Fire Protection District and appointed Riley Hill to negotiations (7-0)
• Approved adjusting the utility capitalization fund for waterline upsizing and a new water main for the Treasure 200 property, with Mayor Hill abstaining (6-0-1)
• Authorized the fire chief to sign Amendment No. 1 to IGA No. 551-19 for regional hazardous materials emergency response team services (7-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review updates on traffic conditions near Alameda Elementary and truck parking sign locations. Members will also discuss the Downtown Dumpster Project and a proposed project for water reservoir painting and tank covering.

• Alameda Elementary traffic issue update
• Heinz / Americold no truck parking sign locations
• Auction of surplus items
• Downtown Dumpster Project
• Water reservoir painting and tank covering proposed project

The Public Works Committee unanimously adopted the minutes of its June 8, 2021 meeting and unanimously amended the agenda to add a Parks Committee report. Most of the meeting was discussion and updates: no-parking signs ordered near Heinz/Americold, a downtown dumpster enclosure project, a proposed water tower/reservoir mural project, and a Parks Committee report on park maintenance. No new spending, contracts, or ordinances were approved; the committee adjourned unanimously at 4:11 p.m.

• Adopted June 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add Parks Committee report under discussion items (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 4:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Ontario Planning Commission is meeting to consider a continuation of a rezoning request by Cindy M Bryant to change property from single-family residential (RM-50) to planned development (PD) residential for affordable housing. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and public comments.

• Continuation of Action 2021-03-11RZ: Rezone from RM-50 to PD for affordable housing
• Approval of June 14, 2021 Planning Commission minutes
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting including a study session and public comment period. The agenda includes discussion regarding Project Turnkey under old business.

• Discussion of Project Turnkey

The Ontario City Council voted 5-2 to adopt a motion stating the city does not endorse Euvalcree's opportunity to fund the purchase of the Red Lion Hotel for Project Turnkey. Council members who voted in favor of the motion cited concerns over a rushed proposal, a lack of detailed operating and financial plans, and community opposition. Council members opposed to the motion supported addressing local housing and youth needs.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (7-0)
• Voted 5-2 to not endorse Euvalcree's Project Turnkey purchase of the Red Lion Hotel (Rodriguez-yes, Baker-yes, Kirby-yes, Hart-yes, Braden-no, Melendrez-no, Hill-yes)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a master fee schedule update, and to hold public hearings on accepting right-of-way dedications for two developments. They will also discuss a street paving bid for Goodfellow Street and an airport hangar incentive program.

• Resolution #2021-119: Master Fee Schedule
• Ordinance #2791-2021: Amend OMC 2-8-5 re Public Works Committee (First Reading)
• Public hearing: Accept right of way for Airport Way and SW 31st Street (Partition 2020-06-24 PTN)
• Public hearing: Accept right of way for SW 6th Avenue and SW 26th Street (Wapato West Subdivision)
• Bid Award: Street Paving - Goodfellow Street

The Ontario City Council adopted the agenda, approved a letter of support for Project Turnkey contingent on a public hearing and zoning compliance, and approved various financial and administrative resolutions. The council also tabled the Master Fee Schedule, instructed staff to enter into a deferred improvement agreement for North Dorian Drive, and awarded a street paving bid for Goodfellow Street to Idaho Materials.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (6-0-1)
• Amended the agenda to add Project Turnkey letter of support (4-2-1)
• Approved support for Euvalcree and Oregon Community Foundation for Project Turnkey, predicated on a public hearing by Euvalcree and zoning compliance (6-0-1)
• Adopted the consent agenda including past minutes and hangar lease transfers (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution #2021-117 establishing ending fund balance policies under GASB 54 (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution #2021-118 adopting a supplemental budget and transferring appropriations (6-0-1)
• Tabled Resolution #2021-119 for the FY 2021-2022 Master Fee Schedule pending clarification and edits (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution #2021-120 amending section 11 meetings of council rules and regulations (6-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two land use actions. These include a request for affordable housing development and a request for annexation and rezoning to connect property to city services.

• Public hearing for rezoning property from RM-50 to Planned Development (PD) for affordable housing
• Public hearing for annexation and rezoning from UGA-R to RS-50 to allow city service connections
• Withdrawal of territory from Ontario Rural Fire Protection District 7-302 and Ontario Rural Road Assessment District No. 3

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to consider adopting minutes, hear a presentation on the drinking water system, discuss an ordinance amending the committee's rules, and review updates on the wastewater facility plan and Evergreen Cemetery. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Presentation: Drinking Water System Overview
• Ordinance #2791-2021 to amend OMC 2-8-5 regarding the Public Works Committee
• Discussion: Wastewater Facility Plan Update
• Discussion: Evergreen Cemetery

The Public Works Committee voted 4-0-1 to recommend that the City Council approve Ordinance #2791-2021, which amends Ontario Municipal Code 2-8-5 so the committee reviews proposed public works capital improvement budgets and recommends them to the Budget Committee. The committee also reached consensus that it did not think it was a big deal to leave the Evergreen Cemetery North Gate locked, following a roughly 60-75 day trial opening that drew five complaints or comments. Staff presented an overview of the drinking water system and water enterprise fund, and discussed a possible future update to the wastewater master plan; no funding decisions were made on those items.

• Recommended City Council approve Ordinance #2791-2021 amending OMC 2-8-5 on Public Works Committee review of capital improvement budgets (4-0-1, Galeener excused)
• Adopted minutes of the May 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Consensus: did not think it was a big deal to leave the Evergreen Cemetery North Gate locked
• Adjourned at 4:37 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Ontario City Council study session will consider proposed city charter amendments, a contract renewal with Merchant McIntyre, and sending delinquent utility accounts to collections. They will also discuss several resolutions, including a master fee schedule, and hear department reports.

• Proposed City Charter Amendments presented by Councilor Ken Hart
• Merchant McIntyre contract renewal
• Delinquent utility billing accounts to collections
• Resolution #2021-119: Master Fee Schedule
• SE 5th Avenue Pedestrian Improvements: contract for engineering services with Keller Associates

The Ontario City Council approved an extension of services for Merchant McIntyre through June 30, 2022 on a 6-1 vote, with Councilor Hart voting no. The council also adopted Resolution #2021-115 recognizing Nisei soldiers of the 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team, and approved sending delinquent utility billing accounts to collections. Much of the meeting was a work session: council heard public comment calling for Councilor Rodriguez's resignation, discussed the North Dorian Drive Local Improvement District (staff said the LID was "out" and the matter returns to the next meeting), and reviewed proposed city charter amendments with no vote taken. The executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) was not held.

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee will discuss several park projects and maintenance strategies. Items include a recreation trail grant request and updates on the Beck-Kiwanis Park project.

• Beck-Kiwanis Park Project discussion
• Floating Boat Dock at Beck-Kiwanis Park
• Oregon Community Paths North South Trail grant request
• City Park signage regarding rules, hours, tobacco, and parking
• Dog Park annual maintenance plan

The Ontario Park Committee voted to have City Manager Adam Brown draft a letter expressing continued support for the Malheur River Trail. The committee also discussed a citizen request for a sand volleyball pit, park signs, dog park and park maintenance planning, bump-out landscaping, a tree ordinance, and City of Trees nomination, but took no formal action on those items. Several items were tabled or added to the next agenda because members were absent or no quorum was available for a vote. No next meeting date was set at adjournment; the committee will stay on its every-other-month schedule on the third Thursday (July 15, 2021) unless a meeting is requested.

• Approved agenda for May 20, 2021 meeting (all in favor, none opposed)
• Adopted minutes of July 16, 2020; September 17, 2020; October 15, 2020; January 21, 2021; February 18, 2021; and March 18, 2021 (all in favor each)
• Directed Manager Brown to draft a letter supporting the Malheur River Trail (all in favor)
• Added Malheur River Trail letter to next agenda under Old Business
• Added park rules discussion to next agenda; Brown to bring Park Rules to next meeting
• Added dog park annual maintenance and preventative park maintenance plans to next agenda
• Tabled Kiwanis letters on a volleyball pit and disc golf park due to lack of quorum; added to next agenda
• No action on land acknowledgement language; request moved to City Council for review before committee adopts formal language

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding the 2021 Housing Report and Ordinance #2790-2021 to amend the Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on homelessness and code enforcement.

• Public hearing: Adoption of 2021 Housing Report and Ordinance #2790-2021
• Bid award for Technology Backup Services (Resolution #2021-111)
• Acceptance of Right of Way along Fortner Street
• Proclamation for National Public Works Week
• Resolution #2021-115 commemorating NISEA Soldiers

The Ontario City Council voted 5-0-1 to establish a one-time $100 fine with no compounding for the next 90 days or until the code enforcement ordinance is rewritten. The council also approved a one-year technology backup services contract with Micro Technology Systems, Inc. at $2,946 per month plus a $4,600 onboarding fee, and adopted the 2021 Housing Report and Ordinance #2790-2021 amending the comprehensive plan and zoning regulations on first reading, waiving the second reading. Councilor Marty Justus was escorted from the meeting after the council voted 6-0-1 to ask him to remove himself or his signs.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0-2)
• Voted 6-0-1 to ask Mr. Justus to remove himself or his signs; he was escorted from the meeting
• Approved modifying Resolution #2021-115 commemorating NISEI soldiers with Councilor Kirby's input (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution #2021-111 awarding technology backup services to Micro Technology Systems, Inc. for one year at $2,946/month plus $4,600 onboarding fee (6-0-1)
• Appointed Barbara Brody to Airport Committee and James Grissett to Planning Commission
• Approved agreement with Oregon Youth Conservation Corps and Oregon Human Development Corporation for local youth work opportunities (6-0-1)
• Appointed John Kirby to Downtown Attraction Work Group (6-0-1)
• Adopted 2021 Housing Report as background document to Comprehensive Plan (6-0-1); approved Planning Commission findings (6-0-1); approved Ordinance #2790-2021 on first reading by title only (6-0-1); waived second reading (6-0-1)

Public Works Committee

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The Public Works Committee adopted the minutes of its March 9 and April 13, 2021 meetings, both unanimously, then adjourned at 3:52 p.m. The rest of the meeting was discussion only: staff gave updates on the Alameda Elementary traffic issue, the citywide chip seal program, the Evergreen Cemetery north gate, the gazebo relocation, and a downtown dumpster project. No resolutions, motions, or votes were recorded on those items, so no decisions were made beyond adopting the prior minutes.

• Adopted March 9, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted April 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:52 p.m. (unanimous)
• No action taken on Alameda Elementary traffic update — discussion only
• No action taken on citywide annual chip seal program — discussion only
• No action taken on Evergreen Cemetery north gate complaints — discussion only
• No action taken on gazebo relocation or downtown dumpster project — updates only

Planning Commission

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City Council

The City Council will review various administrative items, including personnel reports and department updates. The meeting includes discussions on the city budget and public safety matters.

• Personnel report from City Manager
• Public Safety Department update
• City Budget discussion
• Departmental reports from Fire and Police

The Ontario City Council adopted its consent agenda, including Drinking Water Week and several housing incentive program items, and voted to send $21,859.40 in delinquent utility billing balances to collections while writing off the balance. It awarded a $30,700 building foundation bid to JLCC, Inc. for the gazebo relocation project and approved Resolution #2021-114 appropriating funds and issuing a notice to proceed. The council tabled Resolution #2021-107 (fees for keeping more than three dogs) and Resolution #2021-111 (technology backup services bid award) to future meetings, and voted to stop interest on code enforcement fines and fees until the issue is resolved. Much of the meeting involved public comment and discussion about the city's code enforcement fine practices, with no final action taken on the proposed civil penalty amnesty program.

• Adopted consent agenda including Drinking Water Week proclamation and multiple housing incentive program items (5-0-2)
• Tabled Resolution #2021-107 establishing fees for non-commercial dog permits above three dogs (5-0-2)
• Tabled Resolution #2021-111 for technology backup services bid award (5-0-2)
• Approved sending $21,859.40 in delinquent utility billing balances to collections and writing off the balance (5-0-2)
• Awarded $30,700 building foundation bid to JLCC, Inc. for gazebo relocation, approved Resolution #2021-114 appropriating funds, and issued notice to proceed (4-1-2)
• Appointed Sam Baker as President Pro Tem for the civil penalty amnesty program issue (4-0-2, Hill abstained)
• Directed staff to stop charging interest on code enforcement fines and fees until the issue is resolved (4-0-2, Hill abstained)
• Consensus to move forward on amending ordinance to have Public Works Committee review department budget before Budget Committee

Airport Committee

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City Council

The Ontario City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the city's zoning code. The meeting will also include discussions on various administrative items and reports.

• Public hearing for proposed zoning code amendments

The City Council extended a contract with Ruiz Enterprises and approved a liquor license ownership change. The Council also authorized letters opposing qualified immunity reform and supporting a bridge crossing over the Snake River.

• Extended Ruiz Enterprises contract by 60 days and accepted $55,000 earnest money deposit (6-0-0-1)
• Approved change of ownership for Ontario Liquor Lic. off-premises liquor license (7-0-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign letter opposing qualified immunity reform (7-0-0)
• Approved signing letter in support of bridge crossing over the Snake River (7-0-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (7-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2021-2022 budget and discuss several proposed ordinances. The meeting includes discussions on public hearings, municipal code updates, and administrative reports.

• 2021-2022 budget review
• Public hearing regarding municipal code
• Ordinance discussions
• Administrative reports

The Council denied a request to extend a transitional housing shelter through June but approved a shorter extension through May 31, 2021. The Council also adopted the 2021-2022 annual budget and updated municipal codes regarding duplexes and transportation planning.

• Approved 2021-2022 annual budget and property tax imposition (7-0)
• Approved extension of transitional housing shelter through May 31, 2021 (7-0)
• Denied extension of transitional housing shelter through June 30, 2021 (4-3)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-112 for state revenue sharing (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2786-2021 regarding duplexes and accessory dwelling units (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2787-2021 adopting the Active Transportation Plan (7-0)
• Approved ODOT Public Works Emergency Response Cooperative Assistance Agreement (7-0)
• Forgave $31,125.00 in civil fines against Kaizer Enterprises, LLC (7-0)

Public Works Committee

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The Public Works Committee voted unanimously to recommend Option 3 to the City Council for traffic congestion around Alameda Elementary School: parent traffic would enter from SW 12th and exit via SW 14th through the park driveway, while buses continue using Alameda. The motion also asked the City Council to work out smaller details and directed Jacobs and the City to return to the committee with the formally decided plan. The committee elected Bernie Babcock as Chairman, Scott Wilson as Vice-Chairman, and Pat Woodcock as Secretary, all by unanimous votes. Adoption of the March 9, 2021 minutes was tabled until May 11, 2021, and items on the committee's mission/purpose/role, an ODOT bridge open house, and an Oregon emergency response cooperative agreement were discussion only with no motions.

• Recommended Option 3 for Alameda Elementary traffic to City Council (unanimous)
• Directed Jacobs and City to return with formally decided plan (unanimous)
• Elected Bernie Babcock as Chairman (unanimous; Woodcock and Galeener excused)
• Elected Scott Wilson as Vice-Chairman (unanimous; Woodcock and Galeener excused)
• Elected Pat Woodcock as Secretary (unanimous; Woodcock and Galeener excused)
• Tabled adoption of March 9, 2021 minutes until May 11, 2021
• No motion on Oregon PW Emergency Response Cooperative Agreement (discussion only)
• No motion on ODOT Snake River Bridge open house (discussion only)

Planning Commission

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City Council

The City Council will conduct a regular meeting to discuss the municipal budget, city staff reports, and various local ordinances. The agenda includes discussions on personnel matters, public works, and upcoming city events.

• Discussion of the municipal budget
• Public hearings for various ordinances
• City staff reports
• Personnel matters
• Public works updates

The Ontario City Council approved Resolution #2021-110 awarding cultural monitoring services to Blue Mountain Consulting at a rate of $1,108.80 per day and not to exceed $16,632. The council also approved a limited on-premises liquor license for The Devil's Playground LLC and authorized sending delinquent utility billing accounts to collections. The bid award for the Wayfinding System was tabled until clarification is received. Several items were discussed without decisions, including noise and truck traffic concerns, a car wash water billing proposal, and potential American Rescue Plan Act funding uses.

• Approved Resolution #2021-110: cultural monitoring services to Blue Mountain Consulting at $1,108.80/day, not to exceed $16,632 (6-0-1)
• Approved limited on-premises liquor license for The Devil's Playground LLC (6-0-1)
• Approved utility billing write-offs and authorized sending applicable accounts to collections (6-0-1)
• Tabled bid award for Wayfinding System until council received clarification (6-0-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including council meeting minutes of February 4, 16, and 23, 2021, and Housing Incentive Program: Rywest Homes 129-2021 (6-0-1)
• Council consensus to have Chief and City Manager look into noise and truck traffic issues raised by resident Marc Garcia
• Council consensus to have City Manager and Public Works study Bluebird Express Car Wash water billing adjustment proposal
• Council consensus to proceed with adding 18th Avenue river crossing to the Transportation Plan

City Council

The City Council is reviewing various administrative and legislative items including the 2021 budget and personnel matters. The meeting includes discussions on local ordinances and public reports.

• 2021 budget review
• Personnel matters
• Public hearing regarding local ordinances

The Ontario City Council approved four engineering task orders totaling up to $141,000 for survey, water and sewer modeling, and design work tied to extending infrastructure to the Treasure 200 and Navarette development properties, plus a resolution appropriating funds for that design. The council tabled a bid award for the Wayfinding System until the low bidder, ACSM, obtains an Oregon contractor's license. Council also heard public comment from the Fair Board asking it to reconsider a denied $14,014.75 grant, and discussed mental health and policing under Ballot Measure 110. All votes were 5/0/2, with Braden and Melendrez excused.

• Approved CK3, LLC task order for field survey work supporting water and sewer extension to Treasure 200 and Navarette properties, up to $20,000 (5/0/2)
• Approved Anderson Perry task order for water capacity modeling for the same extension, $6,000 (5/0/2)
• Approved Keller Associates, Inc. task order for sewer capacity modeling, up to $10,000 (5/0/2)
• Approved Jacobs Engineering task order for water and sewer extension design, $105,000 (5/0/2)
• Approved Resolution #2021-109 appropriating funds for economic development infrastructure project design (5/0/2)
• Tabled the bid award for the Wayfinding System until the contractor's license is obtained (5/0/2)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (5/0/2)
• Approved the consent agenda, including item 5A1 bid award for 2021 chip seal oil, fog seal oil distribution, and freight (5/0/2)

Parks Committee

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The Ontario Park Committee adopted its March 18, 2021 agenda and amended February minutes. It voted to place renovation and opening of Laxson Park bathrooms on a 5-year plan with a recommendation of at least $10,000. City Manager Brown reported budget items including about $800,000 for parks in 2021 and about $150,000 to restore Beck-Kiwanis Park bathrooms. The committee also heard updates on club projects and discussion items, with no action taken on several.

• Adopted March 18, 2021 agenda (all in favor, none opposed)
• Adopted February 18, 2021 minutes as amended (all in favor)
• Approved adding Laxson Park bathroom renovation and opening to a 5-year plan, recommending at least $10,000 (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the police department's budget and staffing levels. Discussions include potential increases for police officer salaries and the impact of current staffing on public safety.

• Police Department budget review
• Discussion of police officer salary increases
• Police department staffing levels

The City Council approved multiple contracts for sewer rehabilitation, lift station upgrades, and school route design. The Council also approved a 2% compensation increase for the City Manager and a liquor license for KS Food and Spirits LLC.

• Approved 2% compensation increase for City Manager (5-0-2)
• Approved $56,500 contract with Jacobs for Safe Routes to School design (5-0-2)
• Approved $125,000 Ketler Associates, Inc. task order for sewer rehabilitation (5-0-2)
• Approved Resolution #2021-108 for Tapadera Lift Station upgrades and $58,000 appropriation (5-0-2)
• Approved full-premises commercial liquor license for KS Food and Spirits LLC (5-0-2)
• Adopted Ordinance #2788-2021 accepting private properties as public street right-of-ways (5-0-2)
• Tabled wayfinding contract until next meeting (5-0-2)
• Adopted Housing Incentive Program for BK Construction, Inc. and David Thompson (5-0-2)

Public Works Committee

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The Public Works Committee adopted its February 2, 2021 minutes unanimously and voted unanimously to adjourn. It deferred election of officers to its next scheduled meeting on April 13, 2021, and set a review and discussion of members' top three priorities for that same meeting. The bulk of the meeting was a staff presentation on the draft Capital Improvement Plan, including wastewater, water, and street projects; no motion to approve the plan was made, and the committee reached consensus rather than voting.

• Adopted February 2, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Election of officers deferred to April 13, 2021 meeting
• No motion made on the draft Capital Improvement Plan; consensus only
• Review and discuss members' top three priorities set for April 13, 2021 meeting
• Adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a meeting to discuss various municipal matters including the annual budget and public safety. The agenda includes reports from the City Manager and discussions on local ordinances and administrative updates.

• Annual budget discussion
• Public safety report
• City Manager report
• Public hearing regarding local ordinances

The City Council confirmed four appointments to the Charter Review Committee. The council also adopted the agenda and a consent agenda involving housing incentive programs. Several other items, including a wayfinding system bid and kennel fee ordinances, were discussed but not decided.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including BK Construction, Inc. housing incentive programs (6-0)
• Confirmed Michael Miller, Susann Mills, Jaime Taylor, and Robert Wheatley to the Charter Review Committee (7-0)

Airport Committee

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City Council

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The Ontario City Council approved Resolution #2021-106 directing staff and the Budget Committee to assume all locally taxed marijuana revenue will be used only for PERS retirement debt payments, infrastructure matching requirements, and capital projects, limited to budget year 2021-2022. The council also affirmed Mayor Hill's appointments of Sam Baker, Ken Hart, and John Kirby to an Ad-Hoc City Charter Review Committee and approved a letter supporting funding for the Small Business Development Center. No vote was recorded on the original resolution as first moved; it passed 7-0 after an amendment. Council also heard a resident's letter about homeless shelters and discussed a possible Justice Court cost analysis, with no decision made.

• Approved Resolution #2021-106 on marijuana fund uses, limited to budget year 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Amended the marijuana resolution to add a finite 2021-2022 timeline and include prior-year unspent funds (7-0)
• Affirmed mayor's appointments of Sam Baker, Ken Hart, and John Kirby to Ad-Hoc City Charter Review Committee (7-0)
• Approved letter of support for Small Business Development Center funding (7-0)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Parks Committee

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The Ontario Park Committee voted unanimously to send a letter of support to the City Council for funding the Ontario Recreation District Pool renovation project. The letter will not name a specific dollar amount but will ask the City to keep financially supporting the project in the Master Plan. The committee also discussed a World War II memorial's location and a possible land acknowledgement, but took no final action on those items. City Manager Adam Brown reviewed capital improvement projects with no decisions or recommendations made.

• Approved writing a letter of support to City Council for funding the Ontario Recreation District Pool renovation project (all in favor, none opposed)
• Adopted the Feb. 18, 2021 meeting agenda (all in favor, none opposed)
• Letters to service clubs were signed and returned to a club representative for delivery
• Requested Economic Development Director Dan Cummings look into the ownership of the World War II memorial and report back
• Requested Castonguay bring specific land acknowledgement language to the next meeting for official adoption

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the 2021 budget and discussing various municipal matters. The meeting includes reports on city operations and upcoming administrative items.

• 2021 budget discussion
• City Council reports
• Administrative updates

The Ontario City Council approved Resolution #2021-103 to fund rehabilitation of the Beck Park tennis courts, including a $45,000 contribution from Four Rivers Community School and a $195,900 bid award to Cascade Famous Fences & Tennis Courts. The council also established an ad-hoc city charter committee with three councilors and four citizens, and approved $24,000 for lobbyist services on HB 2014 and HB 2015. Other actions included a $10,000 grant to the Four Rivers Cultural Center for coronavirus economic relief and a rezone of property from high density residential to heavy general commercial.

• Approved Resolution #2021-103 funding Beck Park tennis courts with $90,000 from bathroom rehab funds, $45K from Four Rivers Community School, $14K city contingency, and $195,900 bid to Cascade Famous Fences & Tennis Courts (6-1)
• Established ad-hoc city charter committee of 3 councilors and 4 citizens to study charter changes including a local sales tax (7-0)
• Approved $24,000 for lobbyist services for HB 2014 and HB 2015, awarding contract to Public Affairs Counsel Inc. (7-0)
• Granted $10,000 to Four Rivers Cultural Center from city general fund for coronavirus economic relief (7-0)
• Approved extension of Federal Coronavirus Paid Sick Leave benefits (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-104 supporting Senate Bill 16 for rural housing development (7-0)
• Approved rezone of property from High Density Residential (RM-10) to Heavy General Commercial (C-2H) (7-0)
• Approved mayor's committee appointments: Gary Taylor, Julianna Hernandez, Lynelle Christiani, and Blu Fortner (7-0)

Planning Commission

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City Council

The City Council will conduct a regular meeting to address various administrative items. The agenda includes public hearings regarding a potential ordinance and discussions on city business and reports.

• Public hearing regarding a potential ordinance
• Discussion of city business
• Reports from city staff

The Ontario City Council voted 5-0 to allocate $20,000 from contingency for lobbyist services to promote House Bills 114 and 115, which concern local marijuana tax revenues. The council also tabled three items to its February 16 meeting: the Merchant McIntyre matter, committee appointments to city boards, and the appointment of a hearings officer. Council members heard a presentation from Ameresco and discussed charter amendments, Four Rivers Cultural Center funding, facade improvement grant boundaries, and SE 5th Avenue pedestrian improvements, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved $20,000 from contingency for lobbyist services on House Bills 114 and 115 (5-0)
• Tabled Merchant McIntyre action to February 16, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Tabled committee appointments to city boards to February 16, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Tabled appointment of a hearings officer to allow discussion and time for Ann Schiemer to submit her application (5-0)
• Directed staff to move forward with an agreement to administer the Property Incentive Rebate Program (PIRP) and County Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) for the Border Board (5-0)
• Adopted the agenda as amended, moving the Ameresco presentation earlier (4-0)

Parks Committee

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The Ontario Parks Committee met on January 21, 2021, and voted to encourage the city to investigate and make an offer on purchasing the parking lot west of Moore Park. The committee also discussed prioritizing 2022 park projects for City Council approval in March, a gazebo donation plan, and service club updates.

• Adopted the January 21, 2021 agenda (all in favor)
• Motion carried to make an offer for the city to purchase the lot adjacent to Moore Park (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2021 budget, discuss personnel matters, and consider various local ordinances. The meeting includes reports from the City Manager and discussions on public safety and administrative updates.

• 2021 budget review
• Personnel matters discussion
• Public safety updates
• Ordinance discussions

The Council approved a rezone of a property in the Vitta Park Addition from general commercial to high-density residential. The body also approved a lease addendum for the municipal airport and appointed several members to city boards. A request for city funding for the Ontario Recreation District pool renovation was discussed but not decided.

• Approved rezoning of Tax Lot 4202 from General Commercial C.2 to High Density Residential RM-10 (7-0-0)
• Approved lease addendum for EAA at 315 & 317 Golf at the municipal airport for 24,444 square feet (7-0-0)
• Approved 2021 City Committee meetings calendar (7-0-0)
• Approved appointments of Lee Newman to Budget Board, Pat Woodcock to Public Works Committee, and Ruben Hernandez to Planning Commission (7-0-0)
• Tabled meeting on Planning Action 2020-01-02CPAMD-ZCA regarding duplexes and accessory dwelling units (7-0-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and housing incentive programs for BK Construction, Inc. (6-0-1)

Planning Commission

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City Council

The City Council will review the 2021 budget, discuss personnel matters, and hear reports on public works and police activities. The meeting includes discussions on various administrative updates and upcoming city projects.

• 2021 budget review
• Police Department report
• Public Works report
• Personnel matters discussion

Ontario's City Council approved Resolution #2021-102, forgiving December 2020, January 2021, and February 2021 utility bills for businesses required to close completely or close dine-in service under Executive Order 20-65. The council also approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Ontario Police Association, a Safe Routes to School grant agreement, and several appointments and leases. Eddie Melendrez, Sam Baker, and John Kirby were sworn in as new councilors, and Freddy Rodriguez was appointed Council President.

• Approved Resolution #2021-102 forgiving Dec 2020, Jan 2021, and Feb 2021 utility bills for businesses closed or restricted to no dine-in service under Executive Order 20-65 (7-0)
• Approved the Ontario Police Association 'What If' proposal dated 12-21-20 (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Oregon DOT Safe Routes to School grant agreement accepting $535,931.28 with city match of $89,728 in FY22 budget (7-0)
• Approved appointments to city boards, committees, and commissions as presented by Mayor Hill (7-0)
• Approved commercial land lease for Jim Bain at 245 Ercoupe (7-0)
• Approved easement agreement and compensation with Walmart Real Estate Business Trust (6-1, Kirby no)
• Approved agreement with Oregon Community Foundation for city to act as fiduciary for loan and grant programs administered by Eastern Oregon Economic Development Border Board (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-101 awarding grant administration, labor standards, and related services to Ducote Consulting, LLC, not to exceed $25,000 (7-0)