Ontario public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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