City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The Ontario City Council addressed several key issues, including public comments on neighborhood disputes and code enforcement, and approved various consent calendar items. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing and ultimately rejecting two initiative ordinances concerning hotel worker regulations and major hotel development projects, opting instead to schedule a special municipal election for these measures.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Ontario, CA
Meeting Date
December 16, 2025

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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CONSENT CALENDARItem 1

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes for the regular meetings of the City Council and Housing Authority of November 4, 2025, and regular meetings of the City Council, Housing Authority and Ontario Public Financing authority of November 18, 2025, and approving same as on file in the Records Management Department. ATTACHMENT: 20251104 Meeting Minutes (Not Official Until Approved).docx ATTACHMENT: 20251118 Meeting Minutes (Not Official Until Approved).docx

CONSENT CALENDARItem 2

BILLS & PAYROLL

Bills November 14, 2025 through November 26, 2025, and Payroll November 2, 2025 through November 15, 2025.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 3

A RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY OWNED PROPERTY SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54221, APPROVING THE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY, AND FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

That City Council adopt a Resolution declaring the property located North of Phillips Street and West of South Mountain Avenue and North of Philadelphia Street and West of Wineville Avenue identified with Assessor's Parcel Numbers 101-157-114 and 238-152-27, approve the Notice of Availability, and finding that such declaration is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221, THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF PHILLIPS STREET AND WEST OF SOUTH MOUNTAIN AVENUE AND NORTH OF PHILADELPHIA STREET AND WEST OF WINEVILLE AVENUE, IDENTIFIED WITH ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 101-157-114 AND 238-152-27, IS SURPLUS LAND, APPROVING THE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY THEREFORE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE SURPLUS LAND ACT AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS, FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15060(C)(3) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES AND DIRECTING STAFF TO ISSUE A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION. ATTACHMENT: CC_easterseals_wineville_SLA_RESO_RM(1).docx

CONSENT CALENDARItem 4

A DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH N2W ENGINEERING INC. FOR MILLIKEN BOOSTER STATION PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. UT1083

That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Design Services Agreement with N2W Engineering Inc., of Irvine, California for design services for Milliken Booster Station for an amount of $365,166, plus a 15% contingency of $54,775, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $419,941, and a term of December 16, 2025 to December 16, 2028 with two optional one-year term extensions. ATTACHMENT: Attachment 1.pdf ATTACHMENT: 02 Design Services Agreement.pdf

CONSENT CALENDARItem 5

A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH WAKECO, INC. FOR THE ONTARIO POLICE DEPARTMENT MEDIA ROOM PROJECT

That the City Council take the following actions: A. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Construction Contract No. D&C23-017 with Wakeco, Inc., of Temecula, California, for the Ontario Police Department (OPD) Media Room project in the amount of $1,497,000 plus a 10% contingency of $149,700 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,646,700; and B. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents required for the completion of the project which may include, but not limited to, agreements, assessments, easements, reduction of retention accounts, contract amendments within the authorization limits, and filing a notice of completion at the conclusion of all construction-related activities. ATTACHMENT: Wakeco, Inc. - Construction Contract.pdf

CONSENT CALENDARItem 6

AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN THREAT ASSESSMENT CONSULTING, INC. FOR SECURITY CAMERA INSTALLATION AT THE LATIMER BALLFIELD CONCESSION STAND IN JOHN GALVIN PARK

That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 11 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with American Threat Assessment Consulting, Inc. (A.T.A.C.), of Rancho Cucamonga, California, in the amount of $29,533 for security camera installation at the Latimer Ballfield Concession Stand, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,564,892. ATTACHMENT: 2. ATAC Agreement - Amdt No. 11.pdf

CONSENT CALENDARItem 7

AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN ALLIED CORPORATION FOR ON-CALL HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES

That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Western Allied Corporation, of Santa Fe Springs, California, in the amount of $628,000 for on-call heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repair services, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,388,000. ATTACHMENT: 2. Western Allied Corporation - Amendment No. 4.pdf

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8

AN AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH HMC GROUP AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TILDEN-COIL CONSTRUCTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT MULTI-PRIME SERVICES FOR THE ONTARIO PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL STADIUM FLIGHT TOWER RESTAURANT PROJECT

That the City Council take the following actions: A. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Design Services Agreement with HMC Architects, of Ontario, California, to provide Architectural and Engineering Services for the Ontario Professional Baseball Stadium Flight Tower Restaurant project in the amount of $3,241,200 for a total not-to exceed contract amount of $9,946,127; and B. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., of Riverside, California, to provide Construction Management Multi-Prime Services for all facets of the Ontario Professional Baseball Stadium Flight Tower Restaurant project in the amount of $2,360,715 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $73,629,018. ATTACHMENT: HMC Group- Amendment No. 4.pdf ATTACHMENT: Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. - Amendment No. 7.pdf

CONSENT CALENDARItem 9

AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

That City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to: A. Reject the bid protest submitted by Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services and LAZ Parking California, LLC on account of both proposals were disqualified and the protests submitted are without merit; and B. Execute a Professional Services Agreement for up to five years with ACE Parking III, LLC of San Diego, California for parking enforcement services for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $9,523,369. ATTACHMENT: ACE Parking III Professional Services Agreement Upd.pdf ATTACHMENT: Bid Summary RFP 1950 City Parking Enforcement Services.pdf

CONSENT CALENDARItem 10

AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICES, LP, DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SERVICES FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

That the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Universal Protection Services, LP, dba Allied Universal Services of Irvine, CA to extend term dates and increase the funding for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,005,714. ATTACHMENT: Allied Universal - Amendment No. 5 (1).pdf

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 11

A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A MILLS ACT CONTRACT (PRESERVATION AGREEMENT), FILE NO. PHP25-015, FOR A LOCAL DESIGNATED HISTORIC PROPERTY

That the City Council consider and adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into a Mills Act Contract (Preservation Agreement), for the local designated historic property located at 214 East Rosewood Court (APN: 1048-062-08); submitted by Octavio Pinedo. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO. PHP25-015, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ONTARIO TO ENTER INTO A HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT (MILLS ACT CONTRACT) WITH OCTAVIO PINEDO AND ALMA LUZ HERNANDEZ TOVAR, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 214 EAST ROSEWOOD COURT (APN: 1048-062-08). ATTACHMENT: 20251216 Mills Act PHP25-015 214 E Rosewood Ct_PC Back-up.pdf ATTACHMENT: 20251216 Mills Act PHP25-015 214 E Rosewood Ct 02 RESO RM.docx ATTACHMENT: 20251216 Mills Act PHP25-015 214 E Rosewood Ct 03 AGMT.docx

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 12

RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026 AND RELATED MATTERS

That the City Council and the Ontario Public Financing Authority hold public hearing and the take the following actions: A. The City Council consider and adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a Ground Lease, Lease Agreement, Indenture, Bond Purchase Agreement, and Continuing Disclosure Certificate in connection with the issuance and sale of the Lease Revenue Bonds by the Ontario Public Financing Authority in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $202 million and authorizing the distribution of an Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds and authorizing the execution and delivery of necessary documents in connection therewith. B. The Ontario Public Financing Authority consider and adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a Ground Lease, Lease Agreement, Indenture, Bond Purchase Agreement, and Assignment Agreement in connection with the issuance and sale of its Lease Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $202 million and authorizing the distribution of an Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds and authorizing the execution and delivery of necessary documents in connection therewith. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A GROUND LEASE, LEASE AGREEMENT, INDENTURE, BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF ONTARIO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LEASE REVENUE BONDS, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $202,000,000, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS. A RESOLUTION OF THE ONTARIO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE AUTHORITY OF A GROUND LEASE, LEASE AGREEMENT, INDENTURE, BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT AND ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF ONTARIO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LEASE REVENUE BONDS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $202,000,000, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS. ATTACHMENT: 2026_Lease_Revenue_Bonds_Approval_to_Issue_Bonds_CITY_01_RESO_RM ATTACHMENT: 2026_Lease_Revenue_Bonds_Approval_to_Issue_Bonds_OPFA_02_RES_O_RM ATTACHMENT: 2026 Lease Revenue Bonds_03 Ground Lease.pdf ATTACHMENT: 2026 Lease Revenue Bonds_04 Lease Agreement.pdf ATTACHMENT: 2026 Lease Revenue Bonds_05 Indenture.pdf ATTACHMENT: 2026 Lease Revenue Bonds_06 Bond Purchase Agreement.pdf ATTACHMENT: 2026 Lease Revenue Bonds_07 Assignment Agreement.pdf ATTACHMENT: 2026 Lease Revenue Bonds_08 Form of Continuing Disclosure Certificate.pdf ATTACHMENT: 2026 Lease Revenue Bonds_09 Preliminary Official Statement.pdf

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 13

A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT, FILE NO. PDCA25-003, REVISING AND CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO DEVELOPMENT CODE

That the City Council introduce and waive further reading of an Ordinance approving File No. PDCA25-003, a Development Code Amendment revising and clarifying certain provisions of Chapters 2.0 (Administration and Procedures), 4.0 (Permits, Actions, and Decisions), 5.0 (Zoning and Land Use), 6.0 (Development and Subdivision Regulations), 7.0 (Historic Preservation), 8.0 (Sign Regulations), and References (Reference G: Landscape Design and Construction Guidelines) of the City of Ontario Development Code. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO. PDCA25-003, A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT REVISING AND CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 2.0 (ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES), 4.0 (PERMITS, ACTIONS, AND DECISIONS), 5.0 (ZONING AND LAND USE), 6.0 (DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS), 7.0 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION), 8.0 (SIGN REGULATIONS), AND REFERENCES (REFERENCE G: LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES) OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. ATTACHMENT: 20251216 PDCA25-003 Dev Code Amendment PC Back-up.pdf ATTACHMENT: 20251216 PDCA25-003 Dev Code Amendment ORD_RM.docx ATTACHMENT: 20251125 PDCA25-003 Dev Code Amendment Redline Text.pdf

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 14

A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN URGENCY ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT, FILE NO PDCA25-004, REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

That the City Council consider, waive further reading, and adopt an Urgency Ordinance approving File No. PDCA25-004, to amend Division 5.03 - Supplemental Land Use Regulations, Section 5.03.010 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City's Development Code to comply with recent changes to state law that impose new limits on local authority to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), which will take effect on January 1, 2026. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT, FILE NO. PDCA25-004, AMENDING DIVISION 5.03 - SUPPLEMENTAL LAND USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 5.03.010 OF THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH THE RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17. ATTACHMENT: 20251216 File No PDCA25-004 ADU Urgency Ordinance 01 - ORD_RM (1).docx ATTACHMENT: 20251216 File No PDCA25-004 ADU Urgency Ordinance 02 Exhibit A ATTACHMENT: 20251216 File No PDCA25-004 Dev Code Section 5.03.010 redline

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 15

A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ADDING CHANGES TO CHAPTERS 18 AND 19 OF TITLE 8 OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE AND A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO WAIVE CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES PERTAINING TO HIGH-RISK UNREINFORCED MASONRY AND SOFT-STORY STRUCTURES

That the City Council introduce and waive further reading of: A. An Ordinance adding Chapter 18 of Title 8 of The Ontario Municipal Code Pertaining to a Seismic Safety Mitigation Program for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings. B. An Ordinance adding Chapter 19 of Title 8 of The Ontario Municipal Code Pertaining to mandatory Seismic Strengthening provisions for existing wood-frame buildings with soft, weak or open-front wall. C. That the City Council consider and adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing the Building Official to waive City Building Department permit fees for retrofit building plans submitted for High-Risk Unreinforced Masonry (URM) and Soft-Story structures. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, CHAPTER 18 OF TITLE 8 OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO A SEISMIC SAFETY MITIGATION PROGRAM FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 8 OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MANDATORY SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR EXISTING WOOD-FRAME BUILDINGS WITH SOFT, WEAK OR OPEN-FRONT WALL, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO WAIVE CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES FOR THE SEISMIC RETROFITTING OF HIGH-RISK UNREINFORCED MASONRY (URM) AND SOFT-STORY STRUCTURES. ATTACHMENT: 20251216 - URM Ordinance Address Index - Exhibit A.pdf ATTACHMENT: 20251216 - Soft Story Ordinance Address Index - Exhibit B.pdf ATTACHMENT: 20241216-URM_ORDINANCE_01_ORD_RM.docx ATTACHMENT: 20241216-SOFT_STORY_ORDINANCE_02_ORD_RM (1).docx ATTACHMENT: 20251216 - URM Ordinance Address Map - Exhibit A-1.pdf ATTACHMENT: 20251216 - Soft Story Ordinance Address Map - Exhibit B-1.pdf ATTACHMENT: 20241216-URM_and_Soft_Story_Fee_Wavier_03_Reso (5).docx

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTIONItem 16

SB165 LOCAL AGENCY SPECIAL TAX AND BOND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025

That the City Council accept the City of Ontario's SB165 Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Report (unaudited) for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025. ATTACHMENT: SB165 Year Ending June 30,2025.pdf

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTIONItem 17

A CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING HOTEL EMPLOYEE SAFETY REGULATIONS

That the City Council introduce and waive further reading of an Ordinance establishing safety regulations for hotel employees. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING HOTEL EMPLOYEE SAFETY REGULATIONS ATTACHMENT: Hotel_Safety_Ordinance.doc

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTIONItem 18

ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9212 IMPACT REPORT REGARDING AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE FOR HOTEL, CENTER, & AIRPORT WORKER PROTECTION, RETENTION, AND MINIMUM WAGE AND RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER THE ORDINANCE OUTRIGHT WITHOUT ALTERATION

That the City Council accept this report and that it not adopt the Ordinance outright without alteration as proposed. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING HOTEL, EVENT CENTER, AND AIRPORT WORKER PROTECTION, RETENTION, AND MINIMUM WAGE ATTACHMENT: Hotel, Event Center, Airport Minimum Wage.pdf

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTIONItem 19

ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9212 IMPACT REPORT REGARDING AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE VOTER APPROVAL FOR MAJOR HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND MAJOR EVENT CENTER PROJECTS AND RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER THE ORDINANCE OUTRIGHT WITHOUT ALTERATION

That the City Council accept this report and that it not adopt the Ordinance outright without alteration as proposed. AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING VOTER APPROVAL FOR MAJOR HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND MAJOR EVENT CENTER PROJECTS ATTACHMENT: Major Hotel & Event Center Projects.pdf

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/DISCUSSION/ACTIONItem 20

RESOLUTIONS CALLING A MARCH 24, 2026 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR TWO INITIATIVE MEASURES REGARDING HOTEL, EVENT & CENTER, AND: AIRPORT WORKER REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM WAGES AND REQUIRING VOTER APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS FOR MAJOR HOTEL AND EVENT CENTER PROJECTS

That the City Council adopt the two attached resolutions to submit the two initiative ordinances to the Ontario voters at a Special Municipal Election to be held on March 24, 2026. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO ON THE MARCH 24, 2026 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT AN INITIATIVE MEASURE TO ENACT A HOTEL, EVENT CENTER AND AIRPORT HOSPITALITY WORKER PROTECTION AND MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE; REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO PROVIDE SPECIFIED ELECTION SERVICES TO CONDUCT SAID ELECTION; AND SETTING RULES AND DEADLINES FOR ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FOR AND AGAINST THE MEASURE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO ON THE MARCH 24, 2026 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT AN INITIATIVE MEASURE TO REQUIRE STATUTORY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS AND VOTER APPROVAL FOR ALL MAJOR HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND MAJOR EVENT CENTER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE CITY; REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO PROVIDE SPECIFIED ELECTION SERVICES TO CONDUCT SAID ELECTION; AND SETTING RULES AND DEADLINES FOR ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FOR AND AGAINST THE MEASURE. ATTACHMENT: Resolution Calling Special Election for Initiative Measure Enacting Hotel Hospitality Worker Protection and Minimum Wage Ordinances RM.docx ATTACHMENT: Resolution Calling Special Election for Initiative Measure Requiring Statutory Development Agreement and Voter Approval for all Major Hotel RM.docx