Ontario public meetings in 2024

City Council

This City Council meeting agenda for December 24, 2024, is cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no substantive business listed.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee of Ontario, Oregon will convene on December 19, 2024, for a routine meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda; the body will follow standard procedural steps including roll call, adopting the agenda and minutes, and public comments.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, pledge, adoption of agenda and minutes, public comments, and reports. No specific projects, contracts, or decisions are listed on the agenda, so the meeting appears to be mostly procedural unless new items are added during the session.

• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Committee may take action on agenda items or add items during the meeting
• Possible executive session under ORS 192.660 for employment, labor, real estate, or legal matters

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #2831-2024 to annex 6.958 acres on Assessor's Map 18S47E33 and rezone from Urban Growth Area Light Industrial to City Light Industrial. They will also consider several new business items, including a bid award for the Old Water Treatment Plant Floc Mechanism Replacement Project, a Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund for the Water Treatment Plant, and a task order amendment for traffic control on East Lane. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, a liquor license change for Brewsky's Broiler, utility billing write-offs, and the 2025 meetings calendar.

• Public hearing: Ordinance #2831-2024 annexation and rezoning of 6.958 acres
• Bid award: Old Water Treatment Plant Floc Mechanism Replacement Project (Desert View Construction)
• Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund for Water Treatment Plant
• Task Order Amendment: Traffic Control for East Lane
• Liquor License: Brewsky's Broiler Change of Ownership

The Ontario City Council approved the $1,455,643 bid award to Desert View Construction for the Old Water Treatment Plant floc mechanism replacement project, and authorized signing loan documents for a new 3 MG storage tank and booster pump station. The Council also allocated $498,689 in budgeted funds to the PERS side account before the end of the calendar year, approved a list of utility billing write-offs to be sent to collections, and approved the annexation and rezoning of 6.958 acres from UGA Light Industrial to City Light Industrial. An intergovernmental agreement with the Ontario Recreation District for a new outdoor swimming pool failed on a 3-3 vote.

• Approved $1,455,643 bid award to Desert View Construction for water treatment plant equipment replacement (6-0)
• Approved $498,689 PERS side account payment from 2023-24 budget (6-0)
• Approved utility billing write-offs and authorized sending accounts to collections (5-0, mayor recused)
• Approved loan agreement documents for new 3 MG storage tank and booster pump station (6-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 6.958 acres to City Light Industrial (5-1)
• Approved $10,000 task order amendment for East Lane traffic control plan (6-0)
• Approved letter of support for Edge Performance Sports grant request (6-0)
• IGA with Recreation District for outdoor pool failed (3-3)

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate and has been cancelled. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are scheduled.

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to discuss the airport's budget needs and assessment, and to receive updates on the Oregon Trail STOL agreement and sponsorship. The committee will also consider new applicants for the advisory committee. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions listed.

• Review of Ontario Municipal Airport budget needs and assessment
• Update on Oregon Trail STOL agreement/sponsorship
• Consideration of Airport Advisory Committee applicants
• Adoption of November 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to discuss the status of fencing at Lanterman Park, presented by Kiwanis Club President Marc Berg and Chris Plummer, and to hear a report from member Michael Braden. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda, approving minutes from August 15, 2024, and public comments.

• Discussion of Lanterman Park fencing status
• Report by Michael Braden
• Approval of August 15, 2024 minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

The Parks Committee met on November 21, 2024, and heard updates on several park projects, but took no formal votes on new business. They discussed the Kiwanis Club's fencing projects, two forestry grant applications, a potential OPRD grant for Moore Park, Laxson Park improvements, and ORD's request for more space at Lions Park for a new outdoor pool. The committee also learned that Michael Braden will leave the committee after being elected to city council. The only actions were unanimous approval of the agenda and the August 15, 2024 minutes.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted August 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on Lanterman Park fencing; Kiwanis may complete in spring
• No action taken on new dog areas; city will not authorize unless club manages cleanup
• No action taken on forestry grants; updates only
• No action taken on Laxson Park improvements; city manager outlined process
• No action taken on ORD pool/parking proposal; city council to discuss Dec 10
• Adjourned (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and discuss operations and project updates. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine procedural items.

• Adoption of July 16, 2024 minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes
• Discussion of operations and project updates

Planning Commission

The Ontario Planning Commission is meeting to consider an annexation and rezoning request for 6.958 acres from UGA Light Industrial (I-1) to City Light Industrial (I-1), and to discuss whether to adopt a short-term rental ordinance. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes and public comments.

• Annexation and rezoning of 6.958 acres from UGA Light Industrial (I-1) to City Light Industrial (I-1) for The Sullivan Group LLC
• Discussion on short-term rentals and direction on adopting an ordinance
• Public comments limited to three minutes
• Adoption of minutes from September 9, 2024

City Council

The Ontario, OR City Council will convene on November 12, 2024, to conduct routine business including adopting the agenda, approving prior meeting minutes, and hearing public comments. The meeting includes presentations such as accepting a Sister City flag from Osakasayama, Japan, and receiving the Chamber of Commerce annual report. New business includes a proposed ordinance to create a CLG/Facade Committee and an appointment to that committee.

• Ordinance #2830-2024: Create OMC Title 2 Chapter 15 - CLG/Facade Committee
• Appointment to CLG Commission/Facade Grant Committee
• Accept Sister City Flag: Osakasayama, Japan
• Chamber of Commerce Annual Report presentation
• Approval of Council Meeting Minutes: October 22, 2024

The Ontario City Council approved Ordinance #2830-2024 on first and second reading, formally creating the Certified Local Government Commission/Facade Grant Committee to oversee historical and facade grant programs. The council also reached consensus to appoint John Breidenbach to fill a vacancy on that committee. The Recreation District presented a proposal to relocate the pool project to Lions Park, but no formal action was taken; the council directed staff to work with the district and bring a proposal to the December 10 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance #2830-2024 creating CLG/Facade Grant Committee on first reading (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2830-2024 creating CLG/Facade Grant Committee on second reading (6-0)
• Appointed John Breidenbach to the CLG/Facade Grant Committee (consensus)
• Adopted agenda as presented (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including October 22, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee will meet to review administrative items, including an advisory committee application and a 2025 event agreement. The committee will also discuss a letter of support for a grant application at Miller Memorial Airpark and conduct a budget needs assessment for the Ontario Municipal Airport.

• 2025 Oregon Trail STOL Agreement
• Letter of Support for City of Vale COAR Grant application
• Ontario Municipal Airport Budget Needs and Assessment
• Airport Advisory Committee Application

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a sanitary rate increase, the sale of airport hangars, a commercial ground lease template, and a gate and fence project at the airport. They will also hold an executive session on labor negotiations and may take action on a police collective bargaining agreement.

• Ontario Sanitary Rate Increase
• Airport Hangar Sales: 331 Echo and 326 Foxtrot
• Airport Commercial Ground Lease Template: Aeronautical Use Improvements
• Ontario Municipal Airport BLM Way: Gate and East Fence
• Possible Action on Police CBA

The Ontario City Council approved a 47% solid waste rate increase requested by Ontario Sanitary Service Inc., effective December 1, 2024, for both commercial and residential services. The council also approved the sale of airport hangars 331 Echo and 326 Foxtrot to Nathan Morgan, a new commercial ground lease template, a $150,000 airport fencing project with a ConnectOregon grant, and a collective bargaining agreement with the Ontario Police Association for 2024-2026. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved 47% solid waste rate increase for Ontario Sanitary Service Inc. (7-0)
• Approved sale of airport hangars 331 Echo and 326 Foxtrot to Nathan Morgan (7-0)
• Approved commercial ground lease agreement template for airport (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 airport BLM Way gate and east fence project with ConnectOregon grant (7-0)
• Approved police collective bargaining agreement for Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2026 (7-0)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and discuss a letter of support for a Growing Equity Subaward Program grant submission. The agenda is mostly procedural, with one substantive discussion item.

• Letter of Support for Growing Equity Subaward Program grant submission

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including adoption of the agenda and minutes, public comments, and discussion of operations and project updates. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine procedural matters.

• Adoption of July 16, 2024 minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes
• Discussion of operations and project updates

Planning Commission

The Ontario Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting on October 14, 2024. The agenda contains only standard procedural items—call to order, pledge, adoption of agenda and minutes, public comments, and adjournment—with no substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings listed.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes listed on the agenda
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Meeting held via Zoom at 6:00 PM MT

City Council

The Ontario City Council will meet to consider several items, including a liquor license application, a letter to the sister city, an upgrade to the city camera system, and an apron expansion project funded by a COAR grant. The meeting also includes an executive session on labor negotiations.

• Liquor license application for Select Players, LLC
• Letter to Sister City Osakasayama, Japan with city coin
• City camera system upgrade
• Apron expansion project - COAR grant
• Executive session on labor negotiations

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several airport-related items, including a commercial ground lease for aeronautical improvements, additional parking areas, a snow removal plan, and the sale of two hangars. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, as well as public comment.

• Airport Ground Lease for Aeronautical Use Improvements - Commercial Ground Lease
• Airport Additional Parking Areas
• Ontario Municipal Airport Snow Removal Plan
• Sale of Hangar 331 Echo and 326 Foxtrot

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #2829-2024 to annex a 0.34-acre parcel (Tax Lot 301 on Assessor's Map 18S47E05AA) and rezone it from Urban Growth Area Residential (UGA-RS) to Single Family Residential (RS-50). The council will also consider a construction change order for the SE 5th Avenue Project, a bid award for excavation services related to a lead/copper inventory, acceptance of a public utility easement along North Park Boulevard, and a policy for proclamations. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and Eva Castellanoz.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #2829-2024: annexation and rezone of 0.34-acre parcel to RS-50
• Construction Change Order #4 for SE 5th Avenue Project
• Bid award for excavation services for water meter lead/copper inventory
• Accept public utility easement along North Park Boulevard
• Adopt City Council Policy for Proclamations

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee will hold a procedural meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from August 15, 2024. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond a letter of support for a grant program.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from July 16, 2024, hear public comments, and discuss operations and project updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the operations and project updates discussion.

• Adoption of July 16, 2024 minutes
• Public comments (3-minute limit)
• Discussion of operations and project updates

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a regular meeting to adopt the agenda, approve past meeting minutes, and hear public comments. Old business includes Ordinance #2828-2024, which amends prior ODOT-related conditions. A public hearing will address Resolution 2024-114, proposing changes to building department permit fees.

• Ordinance #2828-2024: Amend Ordinance #2826-2024, Section 3(d) ODOT Conditions
• Resolution 2024-114: Amending Building Department Permit fees (public hearing)
• Approval of Council Meeting Minutes: August 27, 2024
• Community Development: Quarterly Report
• Fire: Quarterly Report

Planning Commission

The Ontario Planning Commission will discuss whether to adopt a short-term rental ordinance and hold a public hearing on a proposed annexation of a 0.34-acre parcel into city limits. The meeting includes routine items like adopting the agenda and minutes from June 10, 2024.

• Discussion on short-term rentals and direction on adopting an ordinance
• Public hearing on annexation of Tax Lot 301 (Assessor's Map 18S47E05AA), 0.34 acres, requested by Ty Curtis for Ty and Beckey Curtis Family Trust, to be zoned RS-50 (single-family residence)

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee is meeting to consider a commercial lease agreement and discuss airport rates and charges, mail delivery options, and coordination among airport stakeholders. The agenda is mostly routine, with public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Commercial Lease Agreement (new business)
• Airport Rates and Charges discussion
• Airport Mail - RTS vs cluster boxes discussion
• JUB, BLM, FBO, FLIGHT SCHOOL, CITY coordination
• Airport Parking tabled for October meeting

City Council

The City Council will review several new business items including a request for police body-worn camera proposals and a laptop bid award. The meeting also includes an informational presentation on the city-wide camera system and a discussion regarding the unhoused site.

• Request for RFP: OPD Body-worn Cameras
• Bid Award: Laptops (OPD & OFR)
• Resolution #2024-113: Credit Card Recovery Cost
• Ordinance #2827-2024: Amend OMC 2-14 - Diversity Advisory Committee
• Discussion: Unhoused Site update

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee of Ontario, OR, is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from July 16, 2024, and to receive a discussion item on an operations update. Public comments are also scheduled. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the operations update being the only substantive item.

• Adoption of July 16, 2024 minutes
• Operations update discussion

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and discuss new business. The main discussion item is a presentation on grant opportunities from the Kiwanis Club, including the Urban & Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Subaward Program and the DLCD Community Green Infrastructure Grant program. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Urban & Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Subaward Program funding opportunity
• Discussion of DLCD Community Green Infrastructure Grant program
• Adoption of minutes from July 18, 2024

The Parks Committee unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the July 18, 2024 minutes. No formal resolutions or motions were made on new business or discussion items. Members heard updates on Laxon Park's request for a master plan and workout equipment, and on Kiwanis Club's grant application for urban forestry projects.

• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted July 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee will hold a regular meeting to adopt the July 1, 2024 minutes and discuss an airport ground lease for non-commercial aeronautical use improvements. The agenda includes procedural items such as public comment and old business, with no formal decisions listed beyond adopting prior minutes.

• Motion to adopt Committee Minutes of July 1, 2024
• Airport Ground Lease for Aeronautical Use Improvements (Non-Commercial)

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to consider a design for replacing the headworks screen at the wastewater treatment plant, along with routine consent items and department updates. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a finance report, but no major policy decisions are listed.

• WWTP Headworks Screen Replacement Engineering Design
• Approval of Council Meeting Minutes: July 9, 2024
• Finance: Monthly Report
• Check Register: June 2024

The Ontario City Council approved a task order for RH2 Engineering to design the replacement of the 25-year-old headworks screen at the wastewater treatment plant. The approved amount was $89,890 plus a 10% design contingency of $8,989, for a total of $98,879, and authorized the City Manager to sign related documents. The vote was unanimous (7-0). The project is funded by a $300,000 carry-over in the FY 2024-2025 budget, with construction expected in 2025.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0-1, Melendrez absent)
• Approved consent agenda including July 9, 2024 council minutes (6-0-1, Melendrez absent)
• Approved RH2 Task Order No. 1 for $89,890 plus $8,989 contingency, total $98,879, for WWTP headworks screen engineering design (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is holding a regular meeting with agenda adoption, minutes approval, public comments, and updates. No specific action items or proposals are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural.

• Call to order and roll call
• Pledge of allegiance
• Motion to adopt agenda and minutes
• Public comments (3-minute limit)
• Discussion items: updates

Public Works Committee

The Ontario Public Works Committee will hold a routine meeting to adopt the July 16 agenda and the June 18 minutes. No substantive decisions or new business are listed beyond officer elections and a brief operations update.

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution #2024-111, the Master Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes discussions on updating airport manual rules and a request for a business loan fund appointment.

• Public hearing for Resolution #2024-111: Master Fee Schedule
• Update to Airport Manual Rules and Regulations
• Appointment request to Business Loan Fund for Barbara Jamison
• Liquor License Application for The Frosty Badger

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to consider new business, including alternative parking areas at the airport, and to discuss the grass strip and airport district. The agenda also includes adopting the agenda and minutes from the June 3, 2024 meeting, plus public comment.

• Discussion of Airport Alternative Parking Areas
• Hand-out/discussion on Grass Strip
• Hand-out/discussion on Airport District
• Adoption of June 3, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a contract amendment with Jacobs, a supplemental budget resolution, and a public hearing on a zoning change for a parcel at 1625 North Oregon Street. They will also discuss a dog parks update and a request to cancel the August 13 meeting for National Night Out.

• Amendment #8 to Operations Management International Inc. (Jacobs) contract
• Resolution #2024-112: Supplemental Budget; End of Year Cleanup
• Rural Board Contract Extension #2, Addendum #13
• Non-Commercial Airport Lease Agreement Extension
• Public Hearing: Ordinance #2826-2024, rezone of 1625 North Oregon Street (EDIRT, LLC)

The Ontario City Council approved a 4.75% increase to the Operations Management International Inc. (Jacobs) contract for operating the Public Works Department for FY 2024-25. The Council also approved a supplemental budget, a 60-day extension to the Rural Fire Protection District agreement, and a 60-day extension for airport leases. A request to rezone 22.07 acres at 1625 North Oregon Street from residential/industrial to general commercial was approved. The Council also reached consensus to cancel the August 13, 2024, meeting for National Night Out.

• Approved Contract Amendment #8 with Jacobs for FY 2024-25 with 4.75% increase (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-112 Supplemental Budget End of Year Cleanup (5-0)
• Approved Extension #2 of Addendum #13 to the Rural Fire Protection District agreement for 60 days (5-0)
• Approved 60-day extension for airport leases expiring in Q2/Q3 2024 (5-0)
• Approved rezone of 22.07 acres at 1625 North Oregon Street to General Commercial (C-2) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2826-2024 for the rezone by title only (5-0)
• Reached consensus to cancel the August 13, 2024, Council meeting for National Night Out

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee of Ontario, Oregon will convene on June 20, 2024, to consider routine procedural items such as adopting the agenda and minutes, and to hear discussion on grant programs and park updates. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, elect officers (chairman, vice-chairman, secretary), and receive an operations update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Election of officers (chairman, vice-chairman, secretary)
• Adoption of minutes from November 21, 2023
• Operations update discussion

City Council

The Ontario City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Airport Way/BLM project, hold a public hearing on a residential housing rehabilitation grant, and accept right-of-way for NW 4th Avenue. They will also receive a presentation on Safe Streets for All, an airport semi-annual report, and discuss dog parks and murals on city water tanks.

• Contract award for Warrington - Airport Way/BLM
• Public hearing: Residential Housing Rehabilitation Grant (Kathy Markee, Community in Action)
• Accept right of way for portion of NW 4th Avenue (Planning Action 2023-08-13 PTN)
• Presentation: Safe Streets for All (John Ringert)
• Discussion: Dog parks and murals on city water tanks (SE 5th Avenue, Sunset Drive, Foothill Drive)

Planning Commission

The Ontario Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan and zoning map for a parcel at 1625 North Oregon Street, owned by EDIRT, LLC dba Edge Performance Sports. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including adopting the agenda and minutes, public comments, and presentations.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan / Zoning Map Amendment and Rezone for 1625 North Oregon Street (EDIRT, LLC dba Edge Performance Sports)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will meet on May 28, 2024, to conduct routine business including adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and hearing public comments. The meeting includes presentations, new business resolutions, and a public hearing with items such as right-of-way acceptance and the annual budget adoption.

• Adopt City of Ontario 2024-2025 Annual Budget (Resolution #2024-110)
• Accept Right of Way for portions of North Verde Drive, NW 13th Street, NW 22nd Avenue, and NW 24th Avenue
• Housing Incentive Program approvals for Guardian Real Estate Management, Rywest Homes, David Thompson, and Nuno Homes
• Resolution #2024-107: Community Risk Assessment
• Resolution #2024-108: GASB 54

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will conduct a routine meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, allow public comments, and hold elections for officers. No decisions or discussions with local impact are scheduled.

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee met on May 16, 2024, and discussed several items but made no substantive decisions. They reviewed a proposal for a new ADA swing set at Lions Park (estimated $4,000), discussed matching funds for clubs ($20,000 per club currently available), and heard updates on Serve Day projects, a flagpole replacement at Lions Park, and club activities. No resolutions or motions were made on these topics.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted March 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:43 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will meet on May 14, 2024, to conduct a public hearing on Ordinance #2825-2024, which proposes rezoning two parcels from commercial to single-family residential and manufactured home residence. The meeting includes procedural items such as adopting the agenda, public comments, and consent agenda actions like approving prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #2825-2024 rezoning two parcels from C-2 to RS-50 and R-MH (Tax Lots 100 & 200)
• New intergovernmental agreement for City/County 911 and dispatch services (Item B, New Business)
• Adoption of April 9, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes (Consent Agenda)

The Ontario City Council approved using $25,059 in public safety funds for half the cost of a community risk assessment/standards of cover study by Emergency Services Consulting International. The council also approved a new intergovernmental agreement with Malheur County for 911 and dispatch services, reducing costs by approximately $13,635. A rezoning of two parcels from commercial to residential zones was approved. Public comments included concerns about school closures and a police incident.

• Approved $25,059 from public safety funds for 50% of a community risk assessment/standards of cover study (4-0-3)
• Approved new IGA with Malheur County for 911 and dispatch services, estimated annual cost $219,163.17 (4-0-3)
• Approved rezoning Tax Lot 200 from General Commercial to Single Family Residential and Tax Lot 100 to Manufactured Home Residence (4-0-3)
• Adopted consent agenda including April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-3)
• Adopted agenda as presented (4-0-3)

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting the agenda, approving prior minutes, and hearing public comment. Under old business, members will revisit the hot fueling decision, the Airport Manual revision, and the noncommercial hangar lease agreement, followed by reports from various airport stakeholders. No new decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Hot Fueling decision revisited
• Airport Manual revision discussed
• Noncommercial hangar lease agreement reviewed
• Reports from JUB, BLM, FBO, flight school, city

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is holding its regular meeting on April 18, 2024. The agenda is mostly procedural, covering call to order, pledge, agenda adoption, public comments, minutes approval, and old/new business, but no specific items are listed under those sections. The next meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2024.

• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Next meeting set for Thursday, May 16, 2024

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee of Ontario, Oregon, will convene on April 16, 2024, for a procedural meeting. Items include adopting the agenda, public comments, approval of prior minutes, election of officers, an operations update, and scheduling the next meeting.

City Council

The Ontario City Council approved a $25,000 grant management task order with Ducote Consulting for the CDBG-funded secondary river intake project, and authorized the city manager to sign related documents. The council also approved a resolution to appropriate funds for the purchase of two travel cars, and authorized applications for state drinking water loans for a new storage tank and related engineering services. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Resolution #2024-105 supplemental budget for two travel cars (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 grant management task order with Ducote Consulting for river intake project (7-0)
• Approved application for Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan funds for new 3.0 MG storage tank (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-106 appropriating up to $10,000 for loan application preparation (7-0)
• Approved Kittelson & Associates task order for Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (7-0)
• Accepted right-of-way dedication for portion of NW 4th Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted agenda as amended (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including Vietnamese-American Remembrance Day proclamation (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Ontario Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone two parcels from commercial (C-2) to single-family residential (RS-50) and mobile home park (RMH). The commission will also elect officers for chair and vice-chair positions. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes from September 11, 2023, and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on ACTION 2024-01-01RZ: Rezone two parcels from C-2 to RS-50 (Tax Lot 100) and RMH (Tax Lot 200), requested by Demetre Booker Jr. for Elevation Ontario, LLC and Elevate Ontario B, LLC
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2023
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to discuss several park-related items, including dog parks, an EPA grant, and funding for the Beck Pond walkway. The agenda includes updates on tree plantings, airport fencing, and future service projects. No formal decisions are listed; most items are discussion-only.

• Discussion of dog parks
• EPA Change Grant discussion
• Funding for Beck Pond walkway
• Update on tree plantings at Lanterman and Beck Park
• Beck Park Path Funding

The Parks Committee met on March 21, 2024, and discussed several topics, including complaints about dog waste in parks, a potential EPA grant, and upcoming service projects. No formal resolutions or motions were passed during the meeting, aside from adopting the agenda and approving amended minutes from January 18, 2024. The committee adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved amended January 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous, with two members excused)
• Discussed possible closure of dog areas in parks due to waste complaints (no action)
• Discussed adding netting or spacing between tennis courts and dog areas (no action)
• Discussed using airport fencing for Lanterman and Beck Parks (no action)
• Discussed replacing wooden benches with metal benches (no action)
• Discussed Beck Pond walkway funding after grant failure (no action)
• Adjourned at 6:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, elect officers, and review the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) plan for fiscal year 2024-25. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the CIP review being the only substantive item.

• Review of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Plan for FY 2024-25
• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2023
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 12, 2024, with a consent agenda, public comments, and presentations. Key new business items include a resolution and bid award for the Lion's Park Shelter Replacement and a letter of support for a workforce housing grant. The council may also enter executive session for litigation consultation.

• Resolution #2024-104 and bid award for Lion's Park Shelter Replacement
• Letter of support for Workforce Housing Grant
• Liquor license application for Gonzaga Mexican Cafeteria
• Audit presentation
• SREDA and Ontario Speedway updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Demetre Booker, Jr. for Elevation Ontario, LLC and Elevate Ontario B, LLC to rezone two parcels from City Commercial (C-2) to City RS-50 Single Family Residential (Tax Lot 100) and City RMH Mobile Home Park (Tax Lot 200). The commission will also approve minutes from the September 11, 2023 meeting and take public comments.

• Public hearing on rezone request 2024-01-01RZ for two parcels
• Rezone from C-2 to RS-50 for Tax Lot 100
• Rezone from C-2 to RMH for Tax Lot 200
• Approval of minutes from 09-11-23 PC meeting

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including the NSTOL agreement, the 2024-2025 budget, a rotary aircraft hot fueling policy, airport manual rules, and a private hangar lease agreement. Public comment is also scheduled.

• NSTOL Agreement
• 2024-2025 Budget
• Rotary Aircraft Hot Fueling Policy Section 7
• Airport Manual Rules and Regulations
• Private Hangar Lease Agreement

The Ontario Airport Committee met on March 4, 2024, and approved the agenda and previous minutes. They discussed several items, including a possible policy change to allow rotary aircraft hot fueling, a review of the airport manual, and updates on private hangar lease agreements. No formal decisions were made on these topics; they were only discussed for future action.

• Adopted agenda as amended (6-0-1)
• Approved minutes from 2/5/2024 (6-0-1)
• Discussed drafting a form for rotary aircraft hot fueling
• Discussed reviewing airport manual with Bend and John Day
• Discussed revising private hangar lease agreements
• Discussed runway gravel maintenance for FAA compliance
• Discussed Verkada cameras and equipment pricing
• Discussed $50,000 fencing grant from Connect Oregon

City Council

The Ontario City Council will meet on February 27, 2024, to conduct routine business including adopting minutes, appointing members to committees, and awarding a bid for the SE 5th Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project. The meeting also includes updates from Public Works and a discussion on the process for committee appointments.

• Appointment to Public Works and Diversity Advisory Committees
• Bid Award: SE 5th Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project
• Task Order: Services with Keller During Construction for SE 5th Avenue Project
• Security Camera Repair for City Parks
• Public Works Quarterly Report

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will hold a regular meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from November 21, 2023, elect officers, and review the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) plan for fiscal year 2024-25. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person. The meeting may go into executive session for various confidential matters as allowed by Oregon law.

• Review of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Plan for FY 2024-25
• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2023
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
• Possible executive session under ORS 192.660(2)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, pledge of allegiance, public comments, and approval of minutes. No specific business, old or new, is listed on the agenda, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Public comments limited to three minutes per person
• Roll call includes vacant seat
• Next meeting scheduled for February 15, 2024

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, new business on an apron expansion independent fee estimate, and a public hearing to accept right of way for a portion of NW 16th Avenue. The meeting also includes public comments and routine reports.

• Adoption of minutes from January 23, 2024 council meeting
• Apron Expansion: Independent Fee Estimate
• Public hearing to accept right of way for a portion of NW 16th Avenue
• Monthly department stats from police, code enforcement, public works, fire

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to handle routine business including public comment, approval of minutes, and old business items. They will review the 2024 budget status, discuss committee rules, and elect officers. New business includes a National STOL Series agreement and an independent fee estimate for apron expansion.

• 2024 Budget Status Review
• National STOL Series Agreement
• Apron Expansion - Independent Fee Estimate
• Election of Officers: Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary
• Committee Rules discussion

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 23, 2024, to discuss and vote on several new business items, including grant management, fire department contracts, and budget appropriations. The meeting also includes department updates and public comments.

• Grant Management Task Order for Jacobs to Implement Safe Streets for All Grant
• Rural Fire Contract: Extending Addendum #13
• Resolution #2024-101: Opening a Portion of Airport Way
• Resolution #2024-102: Appropriate Funds for EPA Invoice
• Resolution #2024-103: Supplemental Budget to Appropriate Fire Department Donations

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, elect officers, and discuss the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for 2024-2025. Public comments are limited to three minutes. The meeting is procedural with one substantive item.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Review of CIP Budget 2024-2025
• Approval of November 16, 2023 minutes

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda and minutes, making committee appointments, and receiving a police quarterly report. They will also consider awarding a bid for a fire department air compressor and hold a public hearing to accept right-of-way for a portion of SW 26th Street. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation and labor negotiations, with possible action afterward.

• Bid award: Fire Department Air Compressor for SCBA
• Public hearing: Accept right of way for portion of SW 26th Street (Planning Action 2023-08-14 PTN)
• Appointments to City Committees
• Police quarterly report
• Executive session: Litigation and labor negotiations

General

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, welcome a new member, discuss public meeting requirements, elect officers, and review the 2024 budget status and the airport rules and regulations manual. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions expected.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• 2024 Budget Status Review
• Review of Municipal Airport Authority Standard Manual of Airport Rules and Regulations
• Welcome new member Dan Beaubien
• Discussion of public meeting requirements with City Clerk