Ontario public meetings in 2023

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, pledge, public comments, approval of minutes, and old/new business. No specific action items or discussion topics are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.

• Public comments limited to three minutes per person
• Next meeting scheduled for January 18, 2024

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, public comment, approval of minutes, old and new business, discussion items, and reports. No specific projects, contracts, or policy items are listed on the agenda, so the meeting appears to be primarily procedural.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024
• Possible executive session for employment, labor, real estate, or legal matters

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution #2023-114 to amend the 2008 Capital Improvement Plan for System Development Charges, and will also consider accepting right of way for a portion of SE 5th Avenue. Other business includes accepting unexpected fire grants, selecting an airport engineer, and hearing presentations on Project Turnkey and unhoused community efforts. The agenda also includes routine items like consent agenda, minutes, and committee appointments.

• Public hearing: Resolution #2023-114 amending 2008 Capital Improvement Plan for System Development Charges
• Accept right of way for a portion of SE 5th Avenue
• Resolution #2023-119: Unexpected Fire Grants
• Airport Engineer and Consulting Services
• Presentation by Housing Authority on Project Turnkey and funding

The Ontario City Council approved the planning document for the Snake River Tater Tots Trail and authorized the Community Development Director to update the Parks Master Plan and the recreation portion of the Comprehensive Plan. The council also approved resolutions appropriating $28,667 in unexpected fire grants, amending the Capital Improvement Plan for System Development Charges to include the Westech Cassette, accepting right of way for portions of NW 11th Street and NW 24th Avenue, and approving JUB Engineers as engineer of record for the airport. The council canceled the December 26, 2023 meeting and accepted the 2024-2025 budget calendar.

• Approved Snake River Tater Tots Trail planning document (5-0-2)
• Approved Resolution #2023-119 appropriating $28,667 for fire grants (5-0-2)
• Approved Resolution #2023-114 amending Capital Improvement Plan for Westech Cassette (5-0-2)
• Accepted right of way for NW 11th Street and NW 24th Avenue (5-0-2)
• Approved JUB Engineers as engineer of record for airport (5-0-2)
• Appointed Dan Beaubien to Airport Committee (4-2)
• Appointed Adrianna Contreras to Diversity Advisory Committee (consent agenda)
• Canceled December 26, 2023 council meeting

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, and discussing old and new items. Key topics include airport engineer and consulting services, a letter from AOPA, and reviewing applications for the advisory committee. The meeting also includes discussion on FBO modular office space and a signage safety issue.

• Review of Airport Engineer and Consulting Services
• Letter from AOPA (Dan Beaubien)
• Airport Advisory Committee applications review
• FBO modular unit office space availability
• Signage safety issue discussion

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss the SE 5th Ave Pedestrian Improvement Project and receive an operations update. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a period for public comments.

• SE 5th Ave Pedestrian Improvement Project discussion
• Operations Update

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve October minutes, and discuss a tree grant as new business. Public comments are invited, and the meeting is open to residents.

• Discussion of tree grant (new business)
• Approval of October 19, 2023 minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)

The Ontario Parks Committee met on November 16, 2023, and unanimously adopted the agenda and the October 19, 2023 minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the committee only discussed a potential tree grant from the USDA Forest Service and other items. The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted the October 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:32 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 14, 2023, with a consent agenda, presentations, and several action items. Key items include resolutions on a DEQ civil penalty and declaring surplus property (Rescue One unit and Ladder Truck #109), a professional services contract with Merchant McIntyre Grant Writers, and a project award for City Hall elevator modernization. The council will also hear public comments and department updates.

• Resolution #2023-117: DEQ Civil Penalty
• Resolution #2023-118: Surplus Property (Rescue One Unit and Ladder Truck #109)
• Project Award: City Hall Elevator Modernization
• Professional Services Contract: Merchant McIntyre Grant Writers
• Latinos in Action: Ontario Promise

The Ontario City Council approved a $118,639.19 contract for City Hall elevator modernization and authorized a $11,200 payment to the Oregon DEQ for a wastewater discharge violation. Council members also voted to decline a contract extension for grant writing services and declared two fire department vehicles as surplus property. Additionally, the Council reached a consensus to cancel the meeting scheduled for November 28, 2023.

• Declined contract extension for Merchant McIntyre & Associates (7-0)
• Approved $11,200 payment for DEQ civil penalty (7-0)
• Declared 2009 Rescue One unit and Ladder Truck #109 surplus (7-0)
• Awarded $118,639.19 elevator modernization contract to TK Elevator Corp (7-0)
• Consensus reached to cancel November 28, 2023, meeting

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a public hearing to accept right of way for a portion of NW 11th Street and NW 24th Avenue, per an approved partition plat. They will also consider a resolution for a Beck Park grant and hear a presentation from Jacobs Engineering on East Lane Design. The meeting includes routine consent items, public comments, and an executive session on litigation.

• Public hearing: Accept right of way for portion of NW 11th Street and NW 24th Avenue (Planning Action 2022-05-23 PTN)
• Resolution #2023-116: Beck Park Grant
• Presentation: East Lane Design by Jacobs Engineering
• Airport semi-annual report
• Check register for September 2023

The City Council approved a task order for the design of the East Lane Rehabilitation Project and a resolution to apply for a grant to improve the Beck Kawanis Park Pond Trail. The Council also accepted the dedication of public right of way for portions of NW 11th Street and NW 24th Avenue.

• Approved $58,100 Jacobs task order for East Lane Rehabilitation Project design (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution #2023-116 to apply for a $50,000 Oregon Land and Water Grant for Beck Kawanis Park Pond Trail with a $25,000 match (6-0-1)
• Approved dedication of right of way for portions of NW 11th Street and NW 24th Avenue (5-1-1)
• Adopted agenda as amended (6-0-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including October 10, 2023 minutes (6-0-1)

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee of Ontario, Oregon, will conduct routine business including approving prior meeting minutes, electing officers, and discussing a park master plan. No major decisions or dollar amounts are listed on this procedural agenda.

The committee elected its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. Members discussed the Beck Park Pond Master Plan and the status of city park signage, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved Michael Pratt as Chairman (4-0-1)
• Approved Michael Partin as Vice-Chairman (4-0-1)
• Approved Michael Partin as Secretary (4-0-1)
• Adopted June 15, 2023, minutes (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss two items: drawings for BLM Way and an operations update. The agenda is otherwise routine, including adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Discussion of BLM Way drawings
• Operations update

The Public Works Committee discussed the BLM Way extension project, which will extend water and sewer lines past the BLM entrance, with costs shared by the City, BLM, and Hotbox. The project is scheduled to be bid this winter with a spring construction date. The committee also received updates on the outfall diffuser project, the WTP Westech project, and ODOT striping, but took no formal action on these items.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted the September 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to consider two new business items: awarding a bid for the Airport Maintenance Shop Remodel Project and adopting a Lead & Copper Service Line Inventory Plan. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Ontario Promise, a police quarterly report, and routine consent items.

• Bid award for Airport Maintenance Shop Remodel Project
• Lead & Copper Service Line Inventory Plan
• Ontario Promise update by Councilor Ken Hart
• Police quarterly report
• Adoption of September 26, 2023 council minutes

The Ontario City Council approved two contracts: a $24,980 remodel of the Airport Maintenance Shop awarded to Albert Christiani Construction, and a $45,000 task order to Jacobs Engineering for a Lead & Copper Service Line Inventory Plan. Both motions passed unanimously (7-0). The council also adopted the agenda and consent agenda, and held an executive session on labor negotiations.

• Approved $24,980 Airport Maintenance Shop remodel to Albert Christiani Construction (7-0)
• Approved $45,000 Lead & Copper Service Line Inventory Plan task order to Jacobs Engineering (7-0)
• Adopted agenda as amended (6-0, Baker absent)
• Adopted consent agenda approving September 26, 2023 minutes (6-0, Baker absent)
• Held executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations

General

The Ontario City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed comprehensive plan and zoning map amendment to rezone a parcel at the southwest corner of NW Washington Ave and SW 9th Street, owned by KZ Investments, LLC. The council will also consider a consent agenda including adoption of minutes and a housing incentive program for Nuno Homes LLC, and receive quarterly and monthly reports from the Fire and Finance departments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #2823-2023 for rezone of parcel at SW corner of NW Washington Ave & SW 9th St (owner: KZ Investments, LLC)
• Consent agenda: Housing Incentive Program for Nuno Homes LLC (55-2023)
• Consent agenda: Adoption of Council Meeting Minutes from September 12, 2023
• Fire Department quarterly report
• Finance Department monthly report

The Ontario City Council approved a comprehensive plan and zoning map amendment to rezone 9.25 acres at the SW corner of NW Washington Street and NW 9th Avenue from High Density Residential (RM-10) to Light Industrial (I-1). The approval includes conditions such as a trip cap and required traffic impact studies. Councilor Mills abstained due to a conflict of interest. The council also adopted the agenda and consent agenda, and received department updates.

• Adopted agenda as presented (4-0-3)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes and housing incentive program (4-0-3)
• Approved rezone and comprehensive plan amendment for 9.25 acres (4-0-2-1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance #2829-2023 for rezone (4-0-2-1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance #2823-2023 for rezone (4-0-2-1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-3)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to handle routine business including adopting the agenda, approving minutes, electing a chairman, and discussing the City of Ontario Parks Sign. The main discussion item is the Beck Park Pond Master Plan, which will be reviewed as a handout/discussion item.

• Election of Chairman
• Approval of June 15, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of City of Ontario Parks Sign
• Beck Park Pond Master Plan discussion

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee of Ontario, Oregon held a meeting on September 19, 2023, with no substantive items listed beyond procedural tasks such as adopting the agenda and approving past minutes. The meeting included a roll call and public comments but no decisions or discussions on specific projects or policies.

The Public Works Committee met on September 19, 2023, and unanimously adopted the agenda and the July 18, 2023 minutes. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of operational updates on several projects, including the outfall diffuser, water treatment plant filter, airport fence, and chip seal work. The committee was asked to provide recommendations for a $70,000 underpass beautification project.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted the July 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:33 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution to purchase Moore Park property, an ordinance amending the Diversity Advisory Committee, and a rate adjustment request from Ontario Sanitary Service. The council will also recognize firefighters for a life-saving award and receive updates on the Ontario Promise program and community development.

• Resolution #2023-115: Purchase Moore Park Property
• Ordinance #2822-2023: Amend OMC 2-14 - Diversity Advisory Committee
• Ontario Sanitary Service: Request for Rate Adjustment
• Recognition of Firefighters: Frank Grimaldo, Jr., Mike McLean, Jordan Watts - Life Saving Award
• City Hall Security Discussion

The Ontario City Council approved Resolution #2023-115 to purchase the Moore Park property for $250,000, authorizing the City Manager to finalize negotiations and sign documents. The council also approved an 8% rate increase for Ontario Sanitary Service, effective October 1, 2023, and adopted Ordinance #2822-2023 amending the Diversity Advisory Committee code. All votes were 4-0-3 with three members excused.

• Approved Resolution #2023-115 to purchase Moore Park property for $250,000 (4-0-3)
• Approved Ordinance #2822-2023 amending Diversity Advisory Committee code (4-0-3)
• Approved 8% rate increase for Ontario Sanitary Service, effective Oct 1, 2023 (4-0-3)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes and liquor license (4-0-3)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendment request. The proposal involves a rezone of land at the southwest corner of NW Washington Ave and SW 9th Street owned by KZ Investments, LLC. The commission will also review the Community Development Quarterly Report for the fourth quarter of 2023.

• Public hearing for Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Map Amendment and Rezone at SW corner of NW Washington Ave & SW 9th Street
• Review of Community Development Quarterly Report - Fourth Quarter 2023
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from 11/22/2022 and 06/12/2023

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting for a regular session with a consent agenda, public comments, presentations, and new business. They will recognize Police Officer Richard Fraizer, hear about Beck Kiwanis Park improvements, and issue proclamations for Mental Health Recovery Month and the Vietnamese Community of Oregon. Department heads will give monthly and quarterly reports.

• Recognition of Police Officer Richard Fraizer by Veterans Advocates of Ore-Ida
• Presentation on Beck Kiwanis Park Improvements
• Proclamation: Mental Health, Substance Use, and Harmful Gambling Behaviors Recovery Month - September 2023
• Proclamation: Vietnamese Community of Oregon
• Consent agenda: adopt minutes from 08-10-2023

The council discussed Beck-Kiwanis Park improvements, with City Manager Dan Cummings recommending not spending the already-approved $40,000 on the existing gravel trail, but instead holding it as matching funds to pursue grants for a larger ADA-accessible project. No formal decision was made on this item during the work session. The council also adopted the agenda and consent agenda, and issued two proclamations.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0-2)
• Adopted consent agenda approving minutes of August 1, 2023 (5-0-2)
• Proclaimed September 2023 as Mental Health, Substance Use, and Harmful Gambling Behaviors Recovery Month
• Recognized Vietnamese American Heritage and Freedom Flag as official flag of Vietnamese Americans in Ontario
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-2)

Parks Committee

The provided agenda contains only a mission statement and a roll call list. No specific discussions, proposals, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, hear public comments, approve the July 18, 2023 minutes, and discuss an operations update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific contracts, ordinances, or rezonings listed.

• Approval of July 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Operations update discussion
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a lease agreement with the BLM and a public hearing on using CDBG funds for a new secondary river water intake to support the city's drinking water supply. The agenda also includes routine items like public comments and adoption of the agenda.

• BLM SEAT Base Lease (old business)
• Public hearing: Application to Use CDBG Funds for New Secondary River Water Intake to Support the City's Drinking Water Supply System

The City Council approved a lease for a BLM SEAT base at the municipal airport and a corresponding engineering design contract with JUB. Council also authorized applying for a $2.5 million CDBG grant to build a secondary river water intake for the city's drinking water supply.

• Approved BLM lease for BLM SEAT base at Ontario Municipal Airport (6-0-1)
• Approved engineering design contract with JUB for BLM SEAT base (6-0-1)
• Approved intent to apply for $2.5 million CDBG grant for new secondary river water intake (6-0-1)

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to discuss several operational items, including an update on surveillance cameras, an as-built plan for grass runway irrigation, and a notice of nonrenewal of insurance. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the June 5, 2023 meeting, and take public comment.

• Surveillance camera update
• Grass runway irrigation as-built plan
• Notice of nonrenewal of insurance
• Approval of June 5, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ontario City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Boise River fence project at the airport and vote on an ordinance amending the Diversity Advisory Committee. The consent agenda includes adoption of minutes and two liquor license renewals. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Bid award for Airport Fencing Project (Boise River Fence)
• Ordinance #2822-2023 amending OMC regarding Diversity Advisory Committee
• Liquor license renewal for Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.
• Liquor license renewal for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
• Adoption of Council Meeting Minutes from July 11, 2023

The Ontario City Council tabled Ordinance #2822-2023 regarding the Diversity Advisory Committee after members requested further review and committee input. The Council unanimously approved a $140,242 contract with Boise River Fence to secure the west side of the airport. The meeting also included public comments on the Diversity Committee and the local feral cat program.

• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor licenses for Jackson's Food Stores and Chipotle (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance #2822-2023 amending Diversity Advisory Committee rules (7-0)
• Awarded Airport Fence Project to Boise River Fence for $140,242 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee will meet to discuss park rules and new signage. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda, public comments, approval of the June 15, 2023 minutes, and comments from committee members. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of park rules and new signage
• Approval of June 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comments (3-minute limit)
• Committee member comments

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss three items: public safety access for Oregon Trail Estates, the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project, and an operations update. The agenda is otherwise routine, including adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and public comments.

• Discussion: Oregon Trail Estates Public Safety Access
• Discussion: Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
• Discussion: Operations Update
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2023

The committee discussed the water treatment plant improvement project, noting that Council approved the $1.554 million bid from Record Steel & Construction, Inc., the sole bidder, which was about double the engineer's estimate. The committee also reviewed the Oregon Trail Estates public safety access issue, confirming the street right-of-way was legally vacated in 1987 and the City has no legal role in the prescriptive rights dispute. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motions were to adopt the agenda, approve the previous minutes, and adjourn.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted the June 20, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:53 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will consider awarding a construction bid to Record Steel Construction Incorporated for the New Water Supply Treatment Plant Improvements Project and a contract to Consor for engineering services during construction of the WesTech Cassette installation. They will also vote on an ordinance amending the Diversity Advisory Committee and hear a quarterly police report.

• Ordinance #2822-2023 to amend OMC 2-14 (Diversity Advisory Committee)
• Bid award to Record Steel Construction Incorporated for water treatment plant improvements
• Contract award to Consor for engineering services during construction (WesTech Cassette installation)
• Appointment of Mario Grimaldo to Diversity Committee
• Police quarterly report

The Ontario City Council approved a $1,554,710 bid award to Record Steel Construction for the New Water Supply Treatment Plant Improvements project, with up to $155,000 in contingency expenditures, and authorized the City Manager to sign related documents. The Council also approved a $143,972 task order for Consor Engineering to serve as Engineer of Record during construction. An ordinance amending the Diversity Advisory Committee was tabled until the next meeting, and Mario Grimaldo was appointed to the committee.

• Approved $1,554,710 bid award to Record Steel Construction for water treatment plant improvements (6-0)
• Authorized up to $155,000 in contingency expenditures for the water treatment project (6-0)
• Approved $143,972 task order for Consor Engineering as Engineer of Record (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance #2822-2023 amending Diversity Advisory Committee until next meeting (6-0)
• Appointed Mario Grimaldo to the Diversity Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including June 27, 2023 minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will consider several resolutions regarding firefighter compensation and supplemental budgets. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a land annexation and rezoning request involving 38.548 acres.

• Ordinance #2821-2023: Annexation and rezoning of 38.548 acres from UGA to City Commercial and High Density Residential
• Resolution #2023-111: Updated compensation plan for paid on-call firefighters
• Resolution #2023-112 and #2023-113: Supplemental budgets for end of year cleanup and unexpected items
• Amendment #6 and #7: Contract amendments for Operations Management International Inc. (Jacobs)
• Executive Session regarding real property

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from May 16, and discuss an operations update. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific action items or contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2023
• Operations update discussion

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 16, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of operational updates on various infrastructure and utility projects.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to discuss updates on various park projects, including restroom improvements, basketball court resurfacing, and trail work, as well as city budget details. They will also address recent vandalism at Beck Park and security concerns at the Lion's Club dump station.

• Beck Park restroom update and vandalism
• Recreation District projects updates
• 4' fencing at the Airport
• Laxon Park basketball resurface
• Kiwanis dog park design

The Parks Committee met on June 15, 2023, and approved the agenda (4-0) and the May 18, 2023 minutes (5-0). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates on park projects, including vandalism at Beck Park restrooms, fencing at the airport, and a basketball court resurfacing at Rotary Laxson Park.

• Approved agenda with amendment to correct park name to Rotary Laxson Park (4-0)
• Approved May 18, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will vote on adopting the agenda, approve consent items including housing incentive agreements with Rywest, and consider new business including a proclamation for Tom Pierce Day, an ordinance related to homelessness (Ordinance #2819-2023), and a contract with MicroTech for IT services. The council will also receive a quarterly fire report and may enter executive session for the city manager's annual evaluation.

• Housing Incentive Program agreements with Rywest (items 52-2023 and 53-2023)
• Ordinance #2819-2023: TPM for Homelessness
• Approval of contract with MicroTech for IT Service
• Proclamation: Tom Pierce Day
• Fire Department quarterly report

The Ontario City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance #2819-2023, establishing camping regulations and a campsite removal policy, on first and final reading. The council also approved a two-year IT services contract with MicroTech for $109,380 in FY 2023-24 and $113,760 in FY 2024-25, and approved a 3.5% cost-of-living increase for the City Manager. The meeting included a proclamation declaring July 29, 2023, as Tom Pierce Day.

• Adopted Ordinance #2819-2023 establishing camping regulations and campsite removal policy (7-0)
• Approved IT services agreement with MicroTech for $109,380 in FY 2023-24 and $113,760 in FY 2024-25 (7-0)
• Approved 3.5% cost-of-living increase for City Manager (7-0)
• Adopted agenda and consent agenda, including approval of May 9 and May 23, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Proclaimed July 29, 2023, as Tom Pierce Day
• Consensus to cancel August 8, 2023, Council meeting for National Night Out

Planning Commission

The Ontario Planning Commission is meeting to consider an annexation and rezone request for 38.548 acres owned by the Strey Family Trust. The proposal would change the property's zoning from UGA Commercial to City C-2 General Commercial and from UGA Residential to City High Density Residential (RM-10). The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comments.

• Annexation and rezone of 38.548 acres from UGA Commercial (C-2) to City C-2 General Commercial (C-2)
• Rezone of portion from UGA Residential to City High Density Residential (RM-10)
• Request by Becky Yzaquirre representing Strey Family Trust
• Approval of minutes from 7/11/22, 8/8/22, 10/26/22, and 3/28/23

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee will meet to review updates on the airport’s naming and branding, a TAF (Transportation Alternatives Program) update, and potential involvement in the Reno Air Races. The meeting will also include standard procedural items like approving minutes and public comment.

• KONO Naming and Branding discussion
• TAF Update presentation
• Reno Air Races potential involvement

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023-2024 annual budget, a resolution amending the public safety fee, and state revenue sharing. They will also consider a resolution on GASB 54, discuss a solar project MOU, and receive department updates. The consent agenda includes six housing incentive items for Dirty Girl Construction.

• Resolution #2023-110: Adopt City of Ontario 2023-2024 Annual Budget
• Resolution #2023-107: Amending Resolution #2022-142 Public Safety Fee
• Resolution #2023-109: State Revenue Sharing
• Resolution #2023-108: GASB 54
• Mayberry Housing Incentive 2023-5 through 2023-10: Dirty Girl Construction

The Ontario City Council voted 6-1 to approve Resolution #2023-107, reinstating the $5.00 monthly Public Safety Fee per utility account for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The fee, which had been set at $0.00 since 2022, is expected to generate $226,525 to fund a new police officer and set aside funds for fire equipment. The council also adopted the 2023-2024 annual budget and related resolutions unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #2023-107 reinstating $5.00 Public Safety Fee (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-108 establishing fund balance policies (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-109 electing to receive state revenue sharing (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-110 approving 2023-2024 annual budget (7-0)
• Adopted agenda and consent agenda (7-0)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from March 16, and discuss old business including representation at a state legislative hearing on House Bill 2410. Discussion items include a budget update, club project updates, and an ORD update from Andrew. The meeting is open to public comments.

• Discussion of representation at April 28 hearing on House Bill 2410
• Budget update from Dan/Casey
• Club project updates
• ORD update from Andrew

The Parks Committee approved playground mats for Lions, Kiwanis and Rotary Parks at $10,000 each, approved resurfacing the Laxon Park basketball court, and approved a trail around Beck Park Pond. The committee also noted that Home Depot will help fund fencing for the Beck Park dog park. No formal votes were recorded for these approvals; the only formal motions were to adopt the agenda and the March 16, 2023 minutes, both passing unanimously.

• Approved playground mats for Lions, Kiwanis & Rotary Parks at $10,000 each
• Approved resurfacing Laxon Park basketball court
• Approved trail around Beck Park Pond
• Adopted March 16, 2023 minutes (4-0-1, Maeda excused)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from March 16, and discuss operations and budget updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Operations Update discussion
• Budget Update discussion
• Approval of March 16, 2023 minutes

The Public Works Committee met and adopted the agenda and prior minutes unanimously. Members discussed operations updates, including the East Lane repair funded at just over $2 million, the Water Treatment Plant bid package, and the Outfall Diffuser project awarded by council at $1.314 million. Budget updates were reviewed from the Budget Committee packet, with council adoption or modification scheduled for the following Tuesday. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of March 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:53 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will consider several contract awards and amendments for infrastructure projects, including Safe Routes to Schools, pedestrian improvements on SE 5th Avenue, a wastewater outfall diffuser, and airport apron design. The agenda also includes a presentation from SREDA and routine consent items.

• Contract award to Warrington Construction for Safe Routes to Schools Grant
• Contract amendment for final design of SE 5th Avenue pedestrian improvements
• Bid award for Wastewater Outfall Diffuser Project
• Contract amendment for engineering services during construction for outfall diffuser project
• Engineering contract with J-U-B Engineers for airport apron design

The Ontario City Council awarded a $253,735 contract to Warrington Construction for Safe Routes to Schools projects on Alameda Drive and SW 12th Street, and approved several other contracts and amendments. The council also approved a $1,314,000 bid award to Ballard Marine Construction for the wastewater outfall diffuser project, and a $98,356 engineering contract with J.U.B. Engineers for airport apron design. All votes were unanimous (6-0, with one councilor excused).

• Awarded $253,735 contract to Warrington Construction for Safe Routes to Schools projects (6-0)
• Approved $104,300 amendment to Keller Associates for SE 5th Avenue pedestrian improvements design (6-0)
• Awarded $1,314,000 bid to Ballard Marine Construction for wastewater outfall diffuser project (6-0)
• Approved $85,248 contract amendment to Consor Engineering for outfall diffuser construction engineering services (6-0)
• Approved $98,356 engineering contract with J.U.B. Engineers for airport apron expansion design (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including April 11, 2023 minutes and Marc Berg appointment to Parks Committee (6-0)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes from March 16, 2023, and receiving updates on the budget, club projects, and the Ontario Recreation District (ORD). They will also consider representation at an April 28th state legislature hearing on House Bill 2410.

• Representation at April 28th state hearing on House Bill 2410
• Budget update from Dan/Casey
• Club project updates
• ORD update from Andrew

The Ontario Parks Committee meeting on April 20, 2023, was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions recorded. The agenda was adopted, and minutes from March 16, 2023, were approved. Discussion items included a budget update, club project updates, and an ORD update, but no votes or formal actions were taken on these topics.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from March 16, 2023

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from March 16, and receive an update on the SE 5th Ave Pedestrian Improvement Project. No other substantive items are listed; the rest is routine procedural business.

• SE 5th Ave Pedestrian Improvement Project update

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to take final action on a nuisance ordinance amendment, approve airport-related resolutions and leases, and accept a state easement for an outfall pipe project. They will also hear a police quarterly report and may enter executive session to discuss real property.

• Final reading of Ordinance #2820-2023 amending nuisance regulations (OMC 7-1, 2, 2A)
• Resolution #2023-105: Airport Clubhouse property taxes
• Resolution #2023-106: Ontario Airport land lease rates
• Airport Clubhouse lease and additional land lease
• Acceptance of Department of State Lands easement for Ontario Outfall Pipe Project

The Ontario City Council approved Ordinance #2820-2023, replacing the city's nuisance code, on final reading. The council also approved several financial items, including utility upsize costs, airport-related resolutions, and an easement acceptance. All votes were unanimous with one excused absence.

• Approved Ordinance #2820-2023, replacing Title 7 nuisance code (6-0-1)
• Approved $140,668.36 utility upsize payment to Eastern Oregon Real Estate, LLC (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution #2023-105 to pay $29,642.59 back property taxes for airport clubhouse (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution #2023-106 establishing Ontario Airport land lease rates (6-0-1)
• Approved letter of commitment for CYA Holdings, LLC leases of airport clubhouse and adjacent acre (6-0-1)
• Accepted Department of State Lands easement for Ontario Outfall Pipe Project (6-0-1)

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee is considering a recommendation to the City Council to approve new 2023 airport land lease rates. The proposed rates introduce tiered pricing based on land area size, with lower per-square-foot rates for larger leases, while building footprints remain at $0.1694 per square foot. This change aims to encourage large-scale development at the airport.

• Proposed tiered land lease rates: $0.1694/sq ft for up to 1 acre, $0.11/sq ft for 1-5.5 acres, $0.09/sq ft for 5.5-10 acres, $0.07/sq ft for over 10 acres
• Building footprints remain at $0.1694/sq ft for all lease sizes
• Recreational area rates: $0.05/sq ft total site, $0.12/sq ft main event area, $0.1694/sq ft building area
• Base rent payable annually by June 30, with option for quarterly payments on large leases
• Rent escalation capped at 6% annually, tied to Oregon CPI

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the North-South Connector Trail Plan. They will also consider awarding a bid for chip seal oil, reallocating funds for repairs to the Beck-Kiwanis Baseball Field, and transferring funds for SANS equipment. The agenda includes routine consent items and department updates.

• Joint meeting with Planning Commission on North-South Connector Trail Plan
• Bid award for chip seal oil
• Resolution #2023-103: Reallocate funds for Beck-Kiwanis Baseball Field repair
• Resolution #2023-104: Transfer funds for SANS equipment
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

The Ontario City Council approved a bid award for the chip seal oil project to Albenas Asphalt for an amount not to exceed $80,000. The council also approved two resolutions: one reallocating $50,000 to the Ontario Recreation District for repairs to the Beck-Kiwanis Baseball Field, and another appropriating funds for a new Storage Area Network system. The meeting included a joint session with the Planning Commission to discuss the North-South Connector Trail Plan, but no formal action was taken on the trail.

• Awarded chip seal oil project to Albenas Asphalt, not to exceed $80,000 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-103 reallocating $50,000 to Ontario Recreation District for Beck-Kiwanis Baseball Field repairs (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-104 appropriating funds for Storage Area Network system (7-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (6-0-1, Baker absent)
• Adopted consent agenda including March 14, 2023 minutes (6-0-1, Baker absent)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to handle routine business and several updates. They will consider requests from the Tater Tot's Trail Ad Hoc Committee, discuss the Ontario Youth Baseball transition, and receive an update on House Bill 2410. The agenda also includes updates on a service club project and a disc golf update from the City Council.

• Tater Tot's Trail Ad Hoc Committee requests
• Ontario Youth Baseball transition
• House Bill 2410 update
• Service club project update
• Disc Golf update from City Council

The Parks Committee approved the naming of a trail head near the WTP. The committee also received updates on service club projects and youth baseball transitions.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved naming trail 'Alexanders on the River Trail' (7-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider changes to the ODOT Fund Exchange Program and recommendations to address them, and will review the NPDES permit re-application submittal to Oregon DEQ. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and public comments.

• Changes to ODOT Fund Exchange Program and recommendations
• NPDES Permit Re-Application Submittal to Oregon DEQ
• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2023

The Public Works Committee unanimously recommended that the Ontario City Council approve staff's plan to request all available ODOT Fund Exchange funds ($748K) and pledge them for pavement rehabilitation on East Lane. The committee also unanimously recommended the proposed NPDES permit re-application strategy, which includes extending arsenic compliance deadlines to 2045 and pursuing source removal rather than new treatment technology. The April meeting was moved from April 18 to April 11 due to scheduling conflicts.

• Recommended ODOT fund disbursement for East Lane pavement rehab (unanimous)
• Recommended NPDES permit application strategy with arsenic deadline extension to 2045 (unanimous)
• Moved April PWC meeting from April 18 to April 11 (unanimous consensus)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted February 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a solar project, a new fire department ladder truck, a nuisance ordinance, and multiple contract awards. They will also consider appointments and a proclamation.

• Ordinance #2820-2023: Nuisance Ordinance
• Solar Project with Fleet Development
• Fire Department Ladder Truck
• FBO Contract: Silverhawk
• Bid Award: Equipment Storage Building

The Ontario City Council approved the new nuisance ordinance (Ordinance 2820-2023), a solar project MOU with Verde Light Community Solar, and several contracts including a used ladder truck (up to $800,000), a disc golf course at Beck-Kiwanis Park, and bids for an equipment storage building ($175,040) and a storage area network ($68,733). Norm Crume was appointed to the Budget Board. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Ordinance 2820-2023 (nuisance ordinance) (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Verde Light Community Solar for solar project (7-0)
• Directed staff to pursue used ladder truck purchase up to $800,000 (7-0)
• Approved disc golf course installation at Beck-Kiwanis Park (7-0)
• Awarded equipment storage building bid to Paramount Ironworks for $175,040 (7-0)
• Awarded storage area network bid to MicroTech Systems for $68,733 (7-0)
• Appointed Norm Crume to Budget Board (roll call vote)
• Approved FBO contract documents with Silverhawk (7-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from August 2022, elect officers, and review the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) plan for fiscal year 2023-24. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the CIP review being the main substantive item.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Plan Review for FY 2023-24
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2022
• Welcome new member Al Christiani

The Public Works Committee voted to recommend that the City of Ontario’s Budget Committee adopt the proposed Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plan for fiscal year 2023-24. The committee also elected new officers and rescheduled their March meeting to March 16, 2023.

• Adopted August 16, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Scott Wilson as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Jake Galeener as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Pat Woodcock as Secretary (unanimous)
• Recommended Budget Committee adopt the FY 2023-24 CIP plan (4-0-1)
• Rescheduled March meeting to March 16, 2023 (unanimous)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve January minutes, and discuss old business, primarily the Beck Park Master Plan. Public comments are also scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive item.

• Review of Beck Park Master Plan
• Approval of January 19, 2023 minutes
• Public comments (3-minute limit)

The Ontario Parks Committee adopted the evening's agenda, approved the January 19, 2023 meeting minutes, and voted to support moving forward with a disc golf course at Beck Kiwanis Park. The committee then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved support for the disc golf course at Beck Kiwanis Park to go forward (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will meet to consider appointments to city committees, a bid award for the Airport Water Line Extension, and a $280,000 Safe Streets for All grant. They will also discuss the status and options for Ladder Truck #109 and receive updates from department heads. The meeting includes an executive session on real property.

• Appointments to Budget, Diversity, Homelessness TMP, and Planning committees
• Bid award for Airport Water Line Extension
• Safe Streets for All $280,000 grant discussion
• Ladder Truck #109 status and options
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property

The City Council awarded a $25,800 water line extension contract to Warrington Construction and appointed members to the Diversity, Planning, and Homelessness committees. Council members also authorized a letter of support for an ODOT grant application regarding the East Idaho Avenue underpass and reached a consensus to cancel the February 28, 2023, meeting.

• Awarded $25,800 water line extension contract to Warrington Construction (6-0)
• Appointed Steffani Gilbert to Diversity and Antonio Sunseri to Planning (6-0)
• Appointed five members to the Homelessness TPM Ad Hoc Committee (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign letter of support for ODOT grant application (6-0)
• Consensus reached to cancel February 28, 2023, council meeting
• Consensus reached to draft letter of support for Riley Hill's committee candidacy

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, electing officers, and discussing updates on equipment and facilities. They will also consider a 2023 hangar lease agreement and a revision to the tie-down fee schedule from July 2018. A discussion on a regional airport is also on the agenda.

• 2023 Hangar Lease Agreement
• Revision to July 2018 Tie-Down Fee Schedule
• Election of Officers
• Replacement Wear Blade updates from Jacobs
• Pest Control with Scott Phillips from Fish and Wildlife

City Council

The Ontario City Council will consider two resolutions: one to create a Homelessness Advisory Ad Hoc Committee and another to amend the Classification and Compensation Plan. They will also discuss delinquent utility billing accounts and a pond safety letter for Beck-Kiwanis Park, along with routine appointments and consent agenda items.

• Resolution #2023-101: Create Homelessness Advisory Ad Hoc Committee
• Resolution #2023-102: Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan
• Delinquent Utility Billing Accounts to Collections
• Beck-Kiwanis Park: Pond Safety Letter
• Appointments: City Committees and Council Liaisons

The Ontario City Council approved Resolution 2023-101 creating a Homelessness Advisory Ad Hoc Committee, with Councilmembers Penny Bakefelt and Eddie Melendrez to serve as the Council's appointments. The Council also approved a slate of appointments to city committees and council liaisons, approved a list of delinquent utility billing accounts for collection (6-0, with Mayor Folden recused), and approved Resolution 2023-102 adding a Planning and Office Technician position to the classification and compensation plan. All votes were unanimous except the utility write-offs, where the mayor recused.

• Adopted agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including Jan. 10, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved slate of committee appointments as presented
• Made council liaison appointments to various committees
• Approved delinquent utility billing write-offs and authorized sending accounts to collections (6-0, mayor recused)
• Approved Resolution 2023-101 creating Homelessness Advisory Ad Hoc Committee (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-102 adding Planning and Office Technician position (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee will meet to review the 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding safety concerns at the pond in Beck Kiwanis Park.

• CIP Budget 2023-2024
• Beck Kiwanis Park pond safety discussion
• Approval of November 17, 2022 meeting minutes

The Parks Committee voted 4-0 to amend the agenda to add public comment as section #4 and officer elections under new business, moving the CIP discussion to new business item B. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Amended agenda to add public comment and officer elections (4-0)
• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to adopt minutes from August 2022, elect officers, and review the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) plan for fiscal year 2023-24. The agenda includes no other discussion items or specific proposals.

• Review of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Plan for FY 2023-24
• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Adoption of minutes from August 16, 2022

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and consent items, including the 2023 meeting calendar and county minutes. The main business is swearing in the new mayor and councilors, selecting a council president, and considering a letter of support for Altruistic Recovery. The council will also discuss requesting state legislators to pursue a higher local share of dispensary revenue for cities like Ontario.

• Swearing in of new mayor and councilors
• Selection of Council President
• Altruistic Recovery introduction and letter of city support
• Discussion on requesting higher local split of dispensary revenue
• Adoption of 2023 Fiscal Year City Meetings Calendar

The City Council swore in Mayor Deborah Folden and several councilors following the departure of Mayor Riley Hill and Councilor Michael Braden. The council also elected a new Council President and approved a letter of support for a local recovery service.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0-0)
• Adopted the consent agenda, including the 2023 meetings calendar and previous minutes (7-0-0)
• Elected John Kirby as Council President (5-2)
• Approved a letter of city support for Altruistic Recovery (7-0-0)
• Requested Representative Owens and Senator Findley continue pursuing a higher local split of dispensary revenues (7-0-0)