Ontario public meetings in 2025

City Council

This agenda is for a City Council meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025, but the agenda text indicates it was cancelled. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as call to order, consent agenda, public comments, and new business, but no specific substantive items are detailed.

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and approval of minutes, with no substantive decisions or discussions.

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 9, 2025, to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including the disposal of a surplus vehicle, creation of a homeless shelter committee, and renewal of a natural gas franchise agreement. The meeting will also include departmental updates, presentations, and discussions on future meeting schedules and electric vehicle charging stations.

• Resolution #2025-127: Surplus Property (1991 Ford Bucket Truck)
• Resolution #2025-128: Create an Ad Hoc Committee for a Homeless Shelter
• Ordinance #2842-2025: Renewal of Cascade Natural Gas Franchise Agreement
• Task Order Award: Anderson Perry - Finalize North Park Design
• Task Order Amendment: Consor - Services During Construction for Floc Mechanism Replacement at old Water Treatment Plant

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission agenda for December 8, 2025, is marked CANCELLED. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, adoption of agenda and minutes, public comments, and adjournment, with no substantive business listed.

• Meeting cancelled

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee will conduct procedural business including adopting the agenda and minutes, followed by public comment. Discussion items include the Airport Budget Status September 2025 Report and the City of Ontario Snow and Ice Control Plan 2025 (Airport Section Only).

Parks Committee

This Parks Committee meeting agenda is marked as CANCELLED. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, public comments, and approval of minutes, with a single discussion item on a grant update. No decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• Grant update discussion item listed but not detailed

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a presentation on homeless shelter sites, a franchise agreement with Farmers Mutual Telephone Company, and an addendum to the Ontario Train Depot lease. The council will also receive updates from the finance and fire departments, discuss a Border Board grant, and hold an executive session for the city manager's evaluation.

• Presentation on homeless shelter sites by Kylie Schroeder
• Ordinance #2836-2025: Franchise Agreement with Farmers Mutual Telephone Company
• Ontario Train Depot Lease and Management Agreement Addendum #1
• Discussion of Border Board Grant
• Executive session for City Manager Evaluation (ORS 192.660(2)(i))

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting agenda is entirely procedural and has been cancelled. No substantive items, such as rezonings, contracts, or public hearings, are listed for discussion or decision.

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee will convene to adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from October 6, 2025. The committee will also review an airport snow removal plan and discuss budget status and 2026–2027 budget requests.

• Adopt Airport Committee Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025
• Review Airport Snow Removal Plan
• Discuss Airport Budget Status August 2025
• Discuss 2026–2027 FY Budget Requests

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 28, 2025. They will consider several items, including a franchise agreement with Farmers Mutual Telephone, a professional service contract with Greenworks PC, and a grant application for a 2026 helipad construction project. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, public comments, and department reports.

• Ordinance #2836-2025: Farmers Mutual Telephone Franchise Agreement
• Resolution #2025-126: Professional Service Contract Approval for Greenworks PC
• 2026 Helipad Construction Project - FAA AIP 3-41-0044-025-2026 Grant Application
• Police Quarterly Report
• Airport Semi-Annual Report

The council approved a professional services agreement with Greenworks PC for the Greenspace Master Plan, funded by a $573,100 ODF grant, and approved a resolution authorizing the agreement. The council also tabled Ordinance #2836-2025 (Farmers Mutual Telephone Franchise Agreement) to November 12, 2025, and approved a COAR grant application for helipad construction at the airport. All votes were 6-0-1 with Penny Bakefelt excused.

• Approved professional services agreement with Greenworks PC for Greenspace Master Plan (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution #2025-126 authorizing the Greenworks PC agreement (6-0-1)
• Tabled Ordinance #2836-2025 (Farmers Mutual Telephone Franchise Agreement) to November 12, 2025 (6-0-1)
• Approved COAR Grant Cycle 10 application for helipad construction west of Silverhawk FBO (6-0-1)
• Adopted agenda as presented (6-0-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including October 14, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee will hold its regular meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and discuss four items: Moore Park revitalization, an ODF UCF grant update, Rotary Laxson Park updates, and a playground equipment update for Rotary Laxson Park.

• Moore Park revitalization project
• ODF UCF grant update presented by Michael Braden
• Rotary Laxson Park updates
• Rotary Laxson Park playground equipment update

City Council

The Ontario City Council will consider two franchise agreements (Waste Connections and Farmer Mutual Telephone), a compensation package for employees and volunteers, and a budget amendment for a new vehicle. They will also hear an update on the Silverhawk FBO and discuss downtown sweeping and sidewalks.

• Ordinance #2841-2025: Extending Waste Connections (Ontario Sanitary Services) franchise agreement and fees
• Ordinance #2836-2025: Farmer Mutual Telephone franchise agreement
• Resolution #2025-124: Official compensation package for employees and volunteers (Food & Beverage Policy)
• Resolution #2025-125: Amend Building Fund budget for new vehicle purchase and bid award
• Accept DLCD Grant to fund conforming development code amendment

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed. The agenda is marked as cancelled, so no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to review the snow removal plan, discuss the airport budget status, and receive updates on the East Fence and Gate Project and noise abatement procedures. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and public comment.

• Snow Removal Plan Review
• Airport Budget Status July 2025
• East Fence and Gate Project Update
• Noise Abatement Procedures

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 23, 2025, to conduct procedural items and discuss community matters. The most consequential action is a second reading vote on Ordinance #2840-2025, which proposes repealing Title 2 Chapter 14 of the Ontario Municipal Code and dissolving the Diversity Advisory Committee.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance #2840-2025 to repeal OMC Title 2 Chapter 14 and dissolve the Diversity Advisory Committee
• Presentation by McShane Erlebach on Downtown Christmas Lights
• Fire & Rescue quarterly report
• Discussion of the ODF Greenspace Master Plan

Parks Committee

This meeting of the Ontario Parks Committee has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items, and no decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Ontario City Council will consider Ordinance #2840-2025 to repeal the city code chapter that established the Diversity Advisory Committee, effectively dissolving it. The council will also issue a proclamation for Hunger Action Month and receive a quarterly update from Community Development. The meeting includes routine consent items and an executive session for attorney-client privileged matters.

• Ordinance #2840-2025: Repealing OMC Title 2 Chapter 14 and dissolving the Diversity Advisory Committee
• Proclamation: Hunger Action Month
• Community Development quarterly update
• Consent agenda: adoption of Aug 26, 2025 council minutes
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for attorney/client privilege

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate and has been cancelled. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda lists only standard items like call to order, pledge, and adjourn.

• Meeting cancelled
• No public hearings scheduled
• No new business items listed

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to discuss the airport budget status for June 2025 and an update on the East Fence and Gate Project. The agenda includes public comment and adoption of previous minutes.

• Airport Budget Status June 2025
• East Fence and Gate Project Update
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will vote on several items, including a change order for the Water Treatment Plant Floc Mechanism Replacement Project, a task order for a water rate study, and the disposal of a surplus ladder truck. They will also hold a public hearing to accept right of way for portions of SE 12th Avenue and SE 1st Street, and discuss committee appointments.

• Resolution #2025-122: Change Order - Water Treatment Plant Floc Mechanism Replacement Project
• Resolution #2025-123: Task Order Award - Water Rate Study
• Surplus Ladder Truck disposal
• Public Hearing: Accept Right of Way for a portion of SE 12th Avenue and SE 1st Street
• Liquor License Application: Change of Ownership - Romio's Pizza and Pasta

The Ontario City Council voted 4-2 to dissolve the Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) and directed staff to prepare an ordinance repealing the committee's enabling code. The decision followed public comments in support of the committee and a discussion citing potential legal and funding risks from federal executive orders. The council also approved several other items, including a water treatment plant change order and a water rate study.

• Dissolved Diversity Advisory Committee, directed ordinance to repeal OMC Title 2, Chapter 14 (4-2)
• Approved surplus of 1985 Pierce Dash ladder truck, accepting sealed bids starting at $2,000 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-122 to carry over 24-25 budget for water floc mechanism (6-0)
• Approved $296,975 construction change order to Desert Vista for water floc mechanism (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-123 to fund water rate study (6-0)
• Approved $38,285 task order to Jacobs Engineering Group for water rate study (6-0)
• Accepted right-of-way dedication for portion of SE 12th Avenue and SE 1st Street (6-0)
• Appointed Pete Morgan to Airport Committee

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM MT. The agenda is procedural, with no formal decisions listed. Members will discuss grant updates for ODF UCF and DLCD CGI, and receive updates on physical fitness equipment at Rotary Park and Lion’s Park.

City Council

The City Council of Ontario, Oregon, did not list any substantive agenda items for its August 12, 2025 meeting. The document is procedural boilerplate with no decisions, proposals, or discussions scheduled.

Planning Commission

The Ontario Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no substantive business listed.

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee will conduct routine business including adopting the July 7 minutes and receiving a May 2025 budget status report. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to consider two bid awards: one for the Moore Park Soil Amendment Project 2025 to Rush Excavation, and another for security fencing at the Ontario Municipal Airport to Dynamic Metals, Inc. No other substantive items are listed; the rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Bid award: Moore Park Soil Amendment Project 2025 to Rush Excavation
• Bid award: Security fencing installation at Ontario Municipal Airport to Dynamic Metals, Inc.

The Ontario City Council approved two construction contracts at a special meeting. It awarded the Moore Park Soil Amendment Project 2025 to Rush Excavation for $30,800, and the Ontario Municipal Airport East Fencing Project 2025 to Dynamic Metals, Inc. for $154,525.52, with the $4,525.52 overage funded from the Stelling property sale economic reserve and contingency dollars. Both motions passed unanimously 7-0.

• Approved Moore Park Soil Amendment Project 2025 to Rush Excavation for $30,800 (7-0)
• Approved Ontario Municipal Airport East Fencing Project 2025 to Dynamic Metals, Inc. for $154,525.52 (7-0)
• Approved $4,525.52 overage for airport fence from Stelling property sale economic reserve and contingency funds (7-0)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 22, 2025, addressing old and new business. Key items include a land lease with Hartman, questions from Councilor Contreras about the DAC, appointments to committees (moved to August), a letter of support for a DLCD grant, a resolution assigning Moore Park to a service club, and a budget amendment for the Sister City program. The council will also receive quarterly reports from Fire & Rescue and Police, and discuss the Idaho Concrete property.

• Resolution #2025-120: Assigning Moore Park to a Service Club
• Resolution #2025-121: Amend Budget to Add Funding for Sister City Program
• Letter of Support: DLCD Grant Application
• Hartman Land Lease (old business)
• Discussion: Idaho Concrete Property

The Ontario City Council approved several items, including assigning Moore Park to Revitalize Ontario for fundraising with $20,000 in matching funds, approving a land lease for a hangar, supporting a DLCD housing grant application, and adding $7,000 to the Sister City program budget. A motion to require the City Manager to attend Diversity Advisory Committee meetings failed for lack of a second. The council also tabled discussion of DAC questions and an appointment to review past meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution #2025-120 assigning Moore Park to Revitalize Ontario with $20,000 in matching funds (6-0-1)
• Approved land lease with James Hartman for hangar at 347 Charlie/344 Delta, canceling vacant land lease at 143 Cessna (6-0-1)
• Approved letter of support for DLCD Housing Planning Assistance grant application (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution #2025-121 appropriating additional $7,000 for Sister City 50th anniversary delegation (6-0-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Motion to require City Manager attendance at DAC meetings died for lack of second
• Tabled discussion of DAC questions and appointment to review past meeting minutes

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items, and no substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed. The meeting is cancelled, so no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a public hearing on raising the Public Safety Fee from $5 to $10 and is expected to approve contracts and funding for wastewater treatment plant upgrades, including a new headworks screen. The meeting also includes a presentation from Jacobs Engineering Group and a discussion on canceling the August 12 council meeting due to a National Night Out event.

• Amendment #9: Approval of Operations Management International (Jacobs) Contract
• Resolution #2025-119: Appropriate additional funds for Headworks Screen Replacement
• Bid Award: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Headworks Screen Replacement Project
• Task Order Award: ACS SCADA Integration for new WWTP Headworks Screen
• Resolution #2025-118: Increase Public Safety Fee from $5 to $10

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and the minutes from its June 2, 2025 meeting. The main discussion item is a budget status report for the airport as of April 25. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Adoption of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget status report for the airport (April 25)

City Council

The Ontario, OR City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 24, 2025, to adopt the FY2025-2026 annual budget and address public comments. The agenda includes routine procedural items, a YMCA presentation, and discussions on the Diversity Advisory Committee and Rural Board contract renewal.

• Adopt FY2025-2026 annual budget (Resolution #2025-117)
• Public hearing on state revenue election (Resolution #2025-116)
• Supplemental budget resolution for end-of-year cleanup (Resolution #2025-114)
• GASB54 resolution (Resolution #2025-115)
• YMCA presentation

The Ontario City Council approved the FY2025-26 budget of $48,981,921, adding two additional firefighter positions (for three total) and increasing the public safety fee on utility bills by $5 to fund them. The council also approved the Diversity Advisory Committee ordinance with the City Attorney's recommended changes, a new rural fire contract, and several resolutions. The vote on the budget amendment was 5-1, with Councilor Kirby dissenting.

• Approved FY2025-26 budget with two additional firefighters and $5 utility fee increase (5-1)
• Approved Diversity Advisory Committee ordinance with City Attorney's recommended changes (6-0)
• Approved Addendum #14 with Ontario Rural Fire Protection District for $238,501 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-114 supplemental budget (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-115 GASB 54 ending fund balance policies (6-0)
• Approved letter of support for Community in Action ESG funds (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-116 election to receive state revenues (6-0)
• Approved Grant and Building Fund appropriations in budget (4-2)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is holding a regular meeting with routine procedural items such as adopting the agenda and minutes. The main discussion item is Moore Park, presented by Dan Cummings. Public comments are also accepted.

• Discussion of Moore Park
• Adoption of April 17, 2025 minutes
• Public comments (3-minute limit)

The Ontario Parks Committee met June 19, 2025, and took no substantive decisions beyond adopting the agenda and prior minutes. Discussion focused on options for Revitalize Ontario to adopt Moore Park, including renaming rights and activity-based adoption, but no motion was made. Updates were given on the ODF Trees grant delay, park budgets, and maintenance issues at Lanterman Park.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted April 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:21 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including a land lease, acceptance of a public utility easement for a mini-storage facility, and a task order award for sewer collection system rehabilitation. They will also receive quarterly and monthly reports from department heads. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

• Hartman Land Lease
• Accept Public Utility Easement for Fire Line and Other Public Utilities for a Mini-Storage Facility
• Task Order Award: Keller Associates Sewer Collection System Rehab
• Liquor License Change of Ownership Name Gonzaga Mexican Cafeteria LLC
• Adoption of City Council Meeting Minutes: May 27, 2025

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting is cancelled, as indicated in the agenda. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from May 5, 2025, and to discuss old business including the Hartman land lease for a new build hangar for a Cessna 143. They will also review the March 2025 airport budget status report. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Hartman Land Lease - New Build Hangar 143 Cessna
• March 2025 Airport Budget Status Report
• Adoption of May 5, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ontario City Council is meeting to consider several public works items, including awarding a bid for the East Lane Rehabilitation Project and amending a contract with Jacobs for construction services on the same project. They will also consider a task order for Anderson Perry regarding surface water rights for a new intake and an amendment for RH2 for services during bidding and construction for a screen replacement project. A change order for the Water Treatment Plant Floc Mechanism Replacement Project has been moved to July 8, 2025. The agenda also includes consent items, public comments, and quarterly reports from Public Works and Police.

• Bid Award: East Lane Rehab Project
• Task Order Amendment (Jacobs): Services During Construction for East Lane
• Task Order Award: Anderson Perry (AP) Surface Water Rights for New Intake
• Change Order: Water Treatment Plant Floc Mechanism Replacement Project (moved to July 8, 2025)
• Task Order Amendment (RH2): SDB and SDC for Screen Replacement Project

The Ontario City Council approved a $1,077,220 bid from Granite Construction for the East Lane Rehab Project, plus a 10% contingency, and authorized the city manager to sign documents. It also approved Resolution #2025-113, increasing the Security Grant Program maximum from $500 to $1,000 and expanding eligible zones. Several engineering task orders were approved, and a water treatment plant change order was tabled to July 8, 2025. A discussion on the Diversity Advisory Committee was tabled to the June 24, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Resolution #2025-113, raising Security Grant Program max to $1,000 and adding eligible zones (6-0-1)
• Awarded $1,077,220 bid to Granite Construction for East Lane Rehab, plus $107,022 contingency (6-0-1)
• Approved $140,298.10 Jacobs Engineering task order for construction services on East Lane Rehab (6-0-1)
• Approved $25,000 Anderson Perry task order for surface water rights assistance (6-0-1)
• Tabled Water Treatment Plant Floc Mechanism change order to July 8, 2025
• Approved $74,228 RH2 Engineering task order for WWTP headworks screen replacement (6-0-1)
• Tabled Diversity Advisory Committee discussion to June 24, 2025 (5-1-1)

Parks Committee

This Parks Committee meeting for May 15, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, adoption of agenda and minutes, public comments, and adjournment, with no substantive discussion items listed.

• Meeting canceled

Planning Commission

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

• Meeting cancelled

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from April 7, 2025, and to take up old business including the Hartman Land Lease. They will also discuss an airport pest control report and receive updates on Ray Foundation and local scholarships from TVCC and EAA. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Hartman Land Lease (old business)
• Airport Pest Control Report (discussion)
• Ray Foundation and Local Scholarship Updates: TVCC, EAA
• Adoption of April 7, 2025 minutes

City Council

The Ontario City Council will consider adopting Ordinance #2832-2025 on public contracting rules, approve amendments to the City Financial Policies and Procedures Manual, and amend the Residence and Incentive Program. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, public comments, and department updates.

• Ordinance #2832-2025: Adopting Public Contracting Rules and Procedures
• Resolution #2025-101: Amendments to City Financial Policies and Procedures Manual
• Resolution #2025-112: Amending the City of Ontario Residence and Incentive Program
• Proclamation: Community Serve Day, 2025
• Airport Semi-Annual Report and Finance Monthly Report

The Ontario City Council approved Ordinance #2832-2025, adopting revised public contracting rules and procedures consistent with the Oregon Public Contracting Code, and approved it on second reading. The council also passed Resolution #2025-101 to update the Financial Policies and Procedures Manual, removing outdated contracting provisions and revising vehicle travel policies. Additionally, Resolution #2025-112 was approved, revising the city's residency, incentive, and response time policy for employees. All votes were 6-0-1 with Councilmember Hart excused.

• Approved Ordinance #2832-2025 adopting public contracting rules and procedures (6-0-1)
• Approved Ordinance #2832-2025 on second reading by title only (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution #2025-101 revising Financial Policies and Procedures Manual (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution #2025-112 revising residency, incentive, and response time policy (6-0-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes and Community Serve Day proclamation (6-0-1)

Parks Committee

The Ontario, OR Parks Committee will hold a routine meeting to adopt the April 17 agenda and minutes from the March 20 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond procedural items and public comments.

Planning Commission

The April 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting agenda is marked CANCELLED, so no decisions or discussions are scheduled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and adjournment, with no substantive business listed.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Ontario City Council will vote on three resolutions: amending planning department permit fees, purchasing patrol rifles, and obtaining a loan for a safe drinking water project. They will also discuss the Diversity Advisory Committee and hear a presentation on a Sister City anniversary trip.

• Resolution #2025-107: Amend Planning Department Permit Fees
• Resolution #2025-108: Purchase Patrol Rifles
• Resolution #2025-109: Approve Obtaining a Loan from SDWRLF Contract re Safe Drinking Water Project
• Continue Discussion: Diversity Advisory Committee
• Sister City 50th Anniversary Trip to Osakasayama, Japan

The Council tabled discussion on the Diversity Advisory Committee's future until the committee reviews proposed ordinance changes and reports back. It also approved resolutions for short-term rental permit fees, police patrol rifle purchases, and a $6M water infrastructure loan. Katherine Collins was appointed to fill a committee vacancy.

• Tabled Diversity Advisory Committee discussion pending committee review (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-107 creating $60 short-term rental permit fee and $10 renewal fee (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-108 supplemental budget for patrol rifles, net cost $23,549 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-109 for $6M SDWRLF loan for water storage tank and booster station (7-0)
• Appointed Katherine Collins to Diversity Advisory Committee vacancy

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a review of the Silverhawk FBO lease renewal, a scholarship from EAA-Ray Foundation, and the sale of two hangars. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a budget status update.

• Silverhawk FBO Lease Renewal Review
• EAA - Ray Foundation Scholarship
• Sale of Hangar 335 Echo and 341 Delta
• Airport Budget Status - January 2025

City Council

The Ontario City Council will meet on March 25, 2025, to conduct routine business including adopting minutes, approving a liquor license, and hearing updates. The most consequential item is a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to amend zoning rules for short-term rentals.

• Adoption of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Liquor license approval for Dollar General Store #24464
• Bid award for new turnout gear for Fire Department (Curtis Tools for Heroes)
• Ordinance #2834-2025: Lightspeed Network franchise agreement
• Ordinance #2837-2025: First reading on short-term rental zoning changes

The Ontario City Council approved a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals (STRs) within city limits, creating licensing and operating standards. The council also awarded a $130,000 contract for new firefighter turnout gear, approved a $1.67 million state loan for water infrastructure, and authorized a $636,575 PERS side account payment. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Ordinance #2837-2025 creating short-term rental regulations (7-0)
• Awarded $130,000 bid to Curtis Tools for firefighter turnout gear (7-0)
• Approved $1.67M loan from Oregon for water storage tank project (7-0)
• Authorized $636,575 PERS side account payment (7-0)
• Approved $6,467 in camera system change orders (7-0)
• Approved Lightspeed Networks franchise agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-106 designating City Manager as CDBG certifying officer (7-0)
• Appointed Jose Rocha and Eddie Melendrez to Diversity Advisory Committee

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to discuss several park-related items, including the OHS tennis court, an ODF UCF grant update, Kiwanis budget priorities, and the 2025 Lions Park Master Plan. The agenda is largely discussion-focused with no major decisions listed.

• OHS Tennis Court discussion led by Michael Braden
• ODF UCF Grant Update presented by Michael Braden
• Kiwanis Budget and Priorities for Parks by Marc Berg
• 2025 Lions Park Master Plan by Mike Pratt

City Council

The Ontario City Council will consider a supplemental budget for unexpected grants and donations, receive a quarterly report from Community Development, and discuss street projects and a possible fuel tax. A public hearing is scheduled for Ordinance #2837-2025, which would amend Title 10A substantive zoning regulations regarding short-term rentals. The meeting also includes an executive session for litigation and real property matters.

• Resolution #2025-105: Supplemental Budget for Unexpected Grants and Donations
• Ordinance #2837-2025: Amending Title 10A Substantive Zoning Regulations (Short Term Rentals)
• Discussion: Street Projects and Possible Fuel Tax
• Community Development Quarterly Report
• Executive Session: ORS 192.660(2)(h) Litigation and (2)(e) Real Property

The Ontario City Council approved a supplemental budget for public safety grants and donations, tabled a public hearing on short-term rental regulations to March 25, 2025, and authorized the purchase of 25 patrol rifles for up to $25,000 from the Public Safety Reserve Fund. The council also moved a discussion on disbanding the Diversity Advisory Committee to a later date and agreed to consult the city attorney on the matter.

• Approved Resolution #2025-105 supplemental budget for public safety grants and donations (6-0)
• Tabled public hearing on Ordinance #2837-2025 (short-term rentals) to March 25, 2025 (6-0)
• Authorized purchase of 25 patrol rifles, not to exceed $25,000, from Public Safety Reserve Fund (6-0)
• Moved Diversity Advisory Committee discussion to agenda item 9-A (6-0)
• Adopted agenda as amended (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (6-0)
• Council consensus to consult city attorney on Diversity Advisory Committee disbanding
• Council consensus to change department reports to quarterly, with Finance staying monthly

Planning Commission

The Ontario, Oregon Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM MT. The body will review and potentially adopt minutes from the February 10 meeting, hear public comments, and conduct a public hearing on a proposed short-term rentals ordinance. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on short-term rentals ordinance

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to consider a lease renewal for Silverhawk and review the airport's budget status as of December 2024. The agenda also includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.

• Silverhawk lease renewal review
• Airport budget status - December 2024
• Adoption of Feb 03, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing tax lot 400 and rezoning it from Urban Growth Area Commercial to General Commercial. They will also consider a Safety Action Plan resolution, an ordinance amending the municipal code, and discuss street projects and a possible fuel tax.

• Public hearing: Ordinance #2833-2025 annexing tax lot 400 (Assessor's Map 18S47E10AC) and rezoning to General Commercial
• Resolution #2025-103: City of Ontario Safety Action Plan
• Ordinance #2835-2025 amending Title 2, Chapter 8, Section 4 of the Municipal Code (PWC)
• Discussion on street projects and possible fuel tax
• Liquor license change of ownership for Bert's Growler Garage (consent agenda)

The Ontario City Council approved the annexation of Tax Lot 400 on Assessor's Map 18S47E10AC and its rezoning from Urban Growth Area Commercial (UGA-C) to City General Commercial (C-2), following a public hearing and Planning Commission recommendation. The council also approved the City of Ontario Safety Action Plan, amended the Public Works Committee ordinance to meet only as needed, and voted to end the Ontario Promise program and return remaining funds to the general fund. All votes were 6-0-1, with Councilor Contreras excused.

• Approved annexation and rezoning of Tax Lot 400 to C-2 (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution #2025-103 Safety Action Plan (6-0-1)
• Approved Ordinance #2835-2025 amending Public Works Committee to meet as needed (6-0-1)
• Approved Ordinance #2833-2025 proclaiming annexation (6-0-1)
• Approved ending Ontario Promise program and returning funds (6-0-1)
• Adopted agenda and consent agenda (6-0-1)
• Appointed Gus Bezates and Brooks Warrington to Public Works Committee
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-1)

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to consider two letters of support: one for the Moore Park restroom project and another for a GGLO site plan concept. They will also discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), member reports on grants in progress, and an update on trail mapping. Public comments are welcome, and the committee may take action on agenda items.

• Letter of support for Moore Park restroom project
• Letter of support and GGLO site plan concept
• Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Member reports on grants in progress
• Trail mapping update status

The Parks Committee discussed a proposed restroom at Moore Park but took no action, with concerns raised about safety and lack of endorsements. The committee also reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan and heard a playground safety presentation. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and minutes.

• Adopted meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved January 16, 2025 minutes with attendance correction (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee of Ontario, Oregon will convene on February 18, 2025, to conduct routine procedural business. The meeting includes adopting the agenda, approving prior meeting minutes, and electing officers. No substantive decisions or policy changes are listed in the agenda.

City Council

The Ontario City Council will consider awarding a bid for filter media at the old water treatment plant and a task order for engineering services for a secondary river intake, funded by CDBG. They will also hear updates from the Ontario Rural Fire Protection District and Four Rivers Cultural Center, and discuss an ODF grant update.

• Bid award: Old Water Treatment Plant Filter Media
• Task order award: Consor - Secondary River Intake Engineering Services (CDBG)
• Joint meeting with Ontario Rural Fire Protection District
• Four Rivers Cultural Center update
• ODF grant update

The Ontario City Council approved two contracts: awarding the old water treatment plant filter media replacement to Red Flint Sand & Gravel, LLC for up to $80,000, and awarding an engineering services task order to Consor for the design of a new secondary river intake for $571,745, with the funding gap bridged using UCF monies. The council also heard presentations on the 2025 Community Risk Assessment Standard of Cover and the Four Rivers Cultural Center update, but took no action on those items.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Jan 14 and Jan 28, 2025 (5-0)
• Awarded old water treatment plant filter media bid to Red Flint Sand & Gravel, LLC, not to exceed $80,000 (6-0)
• Approved engineering services task order to Consor for secondary river intake design, $571,745, authorizing City Manager to sign documents (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Ontario Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Larry Kine, representing Thistle & Nest Nonprofit, to annex and rezone tax lot 400 on map 18S47E10AC from UGA Commercial Zone (UGA-C) to City General Commercial Zone (C-2). The commission will also discuss whether to adopt a short-term rental ordinance. Additionally, they will welcome new members, elect a chair and vice-chair, and consider adopting the January 13, 2025 minutes.

• Public hearing on annexation and rezoning of tax lot 400 (UGA-C to C-2) for Thistle & Nest Nonprofit
• Discussion on adopting a short-term rental ordinance
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Welcome new Planning Commission members Tyler Whitaker and William Ecret
• Motion to adopt minutes from January 13, 2025

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee will meet to consider adopting the agenda and minutes, and will discuss new business including nominations for a committee secretary and potential changes to airport landing and tie-down fees. Reports will cover hangar address corrections, and discussion items include an update on the 2025 NSTOL event and a lease renewal for Silverhawk FBO. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Discussion of airport fees for landing and tie-downs
• Nominations for Airport Committee Secretary
• Hangar address corrections report
• 2025 NSTOL event update
• Silverhawk FBO 5-year lease renewal (expires September 30, 2026)

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comments, and a presentation on the Comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan. New business includes committee appointments and several airport hangar transactions: a transfer, a land lease, and a sale. The council may also take action on any agenda item.

• Liquor license for El Rico Pan Bakery, Inc.
• Committee appointments: Budget/DAC/Parks
• Transfer Hangar 110 India and 120 Juliet (Family Trust to Walker)
• Land lease for Build Hangar 139 Cessna (Franks)
• Hangar sale: 100 Hotel (Beaubien to Franks)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, elect officers (chairman, vice-chairman, secretary), and discuss an ad-hoc committee and operations/project updates. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Discussion of Ad-Hoc Committee
• Operations and Project Updates
• Public comments (3-minute limit)
• Adoption of minutes from July 16, 2024

Parks Committee

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, elect officers, and discuss updates on Lions Park, grant funding projects, and park conditions. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Election of President, Vice-President, and Secretary
• Report on City Council action regarding Lions Park
• Updates on grant funding projects from Service Club members
• Park update from Mike Partin
• Adoption of minutes from November 21, 2024

City Council

The Ontario City Council will hold a regular meeting with a final reading of an ordinance to annex 6.958 acres and rezone from Urban Growth Area Light Industrial to City Light Industrial. They will also discuss construction and parking requirements for a swimming pool at the Recreation District/Aquatic Center, and consider a resolution to adopt a Section 3 Plan for a CDBG grant. The meeting includes recognition of outgoing councilors, swearing in of new ones, and election of a council president.

• Ordinance #2831-2024: Annexation of 6.958 acres on Assessor's Map 18S47E33 and rezoning to City Light Industrial (final reading)
• Recreation District/Aquatic Center: Swimming pool construction and parking requirements
• Resolution #2025-102: Section 3 Plan adoption re CDBG grant
• Recognize outgoing councilors Sam Baker and Eddie Melendrez; swear in John Kirby, Michael Braden, Adrianna Contreras
• Election of Council President

Airport Committee

The Ontario Airport Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a land lease for 139 Cessna, the transfer of Hangar 110 India and 120 Juliet, and airport security near the FBO and Hangars 185 and 175. The agenda also includes a discussion item on the Calm Wind Runway. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Land lease for 139 Cessna
• Transfer of Hangar 110 India and 120 Juliet
• Airport security near FBO, Hangar 185 and 175
• Discussion on Calm Wind Runway