City of Ontario Updates

City Council Meetings

Regularly scheduled City Council Meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 303 E. B Street. Meetings are broadcasted LIVE on OntarioTV and our local cable Channel 3.

For instructions on providing Public Comment and to view the Agenda, visit OntarioCA.gov/Agendas/CityCouncil.

For more information, please contact the City Clerk / Records Management Department at (909) 395-2009 or at City Hall, located at 303 E. B Street.

Upcoming City Council Meeting Dates:

Tuesday, July 5 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, July 19 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 PM

Watch on OntarioTV

Ontario Water Conservation Plan – Stage 2

On February 1, 2022, the Ontario City Council implemented Stage 2 of the City's Water Conservation Plan. 

At this time, residents are limited to watering between the hours of 4:00 PM and 9:00 AM but not limited to the number of days per week they can water. If and when the City is required to move to Stage 3 of the Water Conservation Plan, watering will be limited to four (4) days per week.

The City of Ontario Municipal Utilities Company provides water conservation programs and resources to promote water use efficiency, and encourages you to do your part in helping us conserve water. Every Drop Counts.

For more information including drought updates, visit www.OntarioWaterWise.com. 

Water Conservation Rebates and Programs

Are you curious about the programs available to help you use water more efficiently? Ontario residents and businesses can participate in one of our programs or apply for a rebate. For information on Programs available, visit www.OntarioWaterWise.com. For information on Rebate Programs available, visit SoCal Water Smart.

Summer Concert Series Continues!

The 25th Annual Summer Concert Series is every Wednesday through August 3 at Ontario Town Square (224 N. Euclid Avenue). The fun will continue on Thursdays, August 11-25, at Celebration Park North (4980 S. Celebration Avenue). There is a great line-up of live music planned for the community to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there! 

For more information, visit OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents or call the Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.

Join us on Fridays for Movies in the Park!

The Annual Movies in the Park continues on Fridays through the month of July at Ontario Town Square (224 N. Euclid Avenue). Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us for a fun, family movie each week!

For more information, visit OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents or call the Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.

Ontario Festival of the Arts – Call for Artists

The City of Ontario’s Community Life & Culture Agency, the Ontario Museum of History & Art and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art are excited to announce the Fourth Annual Ontario Festival of the Arts to be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10 AM – 5 PM. The Festival exemplifies the City’s commitment to make Ontario the destination for arts and culture in Southern California.

This one-day event will feature a comprehensive scope of visual arts. Here are some highlights to expect at the event:

-Local Artists to display and sell their art

-FREE Museum Exhibitions

-Food Trucks

-Beer Garden

Are you an artist interested in participating in this event!?  We are now accepting applications for artists until Monday, August 1. Don't miss out, click here to apply today!

For more information about the Ontario Festival of the Arts, please contact [email protected] or call (909) 395-2222.

Weekly Farmers Market at Ontario Town Square

The Farmers Market is every Sunday at Ontario Town Square from 9 AM to 1 PM, rain or shine. Vendors will be on-site with local fresh produce from Certified Farmers plus Artisans with soap, candles, and hand-crafted items. Also honey, nuts, eggs and packaged food. Click here for more information. 

Ontario National Night Out – August 2

Join the Ontario Police Department and the City of Ontario on Tuesday, August 2 for America's Night Out Against Crime! For more information, visit www.OntarioNightOut.com. 

Upcoming Yard Sale Dates – August 5, 6, & 7

The next citywide yard sale event is Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7. Yard sales will only be permitted one-weekend of each quarter during the year. Yard sales are not allowed at any other time of the year. Yard sale permits are NOT required for these events!

For important guidelines and requirements, visit OntarioCA.gov/YardSales.

If rainy weather conditions exist on either Friday or Saturday of the designated weekend, garage or yard sales may be conducted on the following consecutive Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For additional information, please contact the Community Improvement Department at (909) 395-2007. 

Ontario Art Walk – August 20

The arts come out at night during the tri monthly Ontario Art Walk!

The next Ontario Art Walk will be held on on Saturday, August 20 from 6 PM – 9 PM. Enjoy the evening with art exhibitions, pop-up galleries, artist talks, creative workshops, live music and arts events sponsored by local artists, performers, organizations and businesses in the Downtown Ontario Arts District.

For more information, visit www.OntarioArtWalk.org

Ontario Military Banner Program

The Military Banner Program was created to honor and recognize military personnel who are currently serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces that reside in or have immediate family living here in the City of Ontario. 

The City of Ontario is currently seeking the names of military personnel who are currently serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces.

Names that are submitted to the City of Ontario will be considered for placement on street banners displayed throughout the City. There is no cost to the honoree or the applicant for this program.

For more information, visit OntarioCA.gov/MilitaryBanners.

Helpful City of Ontario Website Links

-Employment with the City of Ontario: Interested in a meaningful career in public service? See what careers are available or fill out a Job Interest Card.

-Engineering Road Closure Map: The City of Ontario is constantly working to improve our City – and sometimes that means temporary road closures.

-Online Municipal Forms: For non-urgent requests, use the online forms for:

-Bulky Item Pickup Request

-Empty Roll Off or Compactor Request

-Missed Trash Pick Up

-Container Replacement for Green Waste, Recycle and Trash 

SB 1383 Commercial Waiver Application

-Pay Water Bill: Pay or view your water bill online.

-Report Maintenance Issues: Use our online form to report issues within the City, or download the myOntario App.

-Contact Us! Don't see what you are looking for? Contact us at anytime using our online form!