Envisioning Ontario’s Future

During the recent approval by the City Council of an operationally balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23, the City of Ontario has identified approximately $1.2 billion in unfunded infrastructure and neighborhood improvement projects to support critical components of our City’s services. This includes enhancements to public safety, emergency response, local drinking water supplies, traffic congestion, affordable housing and homelessness abatement, and much more. 

LEARN MORE about the types of projects that the City is hoping to complete within the next ten years by clicking HERE.

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, June 21 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, July 5 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, July 19 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 and water conservation programs, visit www.OntarioWaterWise.com. 

Municipal Utilities Customer Service Center Temporary Closure

Starting Monday, June 13, 2022 through Friday, July 8, 2022 the Municipal Utilities Customer Service Center (located at 1333 S. Bon View Avenue) will be temporarily closed to walk-ins due to construction. It will be open for business by phone. Payments can be made online or through the automated phone system. Cash payments can be made at Walmart. 

The Customer Service Center will re-open on Monday, July 11, 2022.

For questions, please contact Utilities Customer Service at (909) 395-2050.

Utility Payments can be made:

-Online at customer.ontarioca.gov

-Through the automated phone system at (833) 366-7097

-Drop-Box Locations for Check or Money Order:

1333 S. Bon View Avenue

225 E. B Street (Ontario Senior Center Parking Lot)

-Cash Payments are accepted at any Walmart. 

Summer Concert Series is Back!

The Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department is pleased to announce the 25th Annual Summer Concert Series at Ontario Town Square (224 N. Euclid Avenue) and 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, please visit OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents or call the Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.

Movies in the Park Series is Back!

The Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department is pleased to announce the Annual Movies in the Park on Fridays during the months of June and 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, please visit OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents or call the Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.

Exhibit Opening – Then & Now: Women Artists of the Pomona Valley | June 2 - September 4

Join the Ontario Museum of History & Art at the opening of their current exhibition: Creating a New Legacy | Then & Now: Women Artists of the Pomona Valley. The exhibition features contemporary women artists from the Pomona Valley who have established a footprint in the area while working as teachers, professionals, and mentors. This collection of people is a mixture of emerging artists and established creatives who are exploring a range of topics and display artwork in a variety of styles and media. 

Join the Ontario Museum of History & Art for the Community Reception on Saturday, June 11 from 4 PM - 7 PM. 

Reception activities:

-Print your own Creating a New Legacy limited-edition design with Skool Boiz in a live screen-printing session! The Audience is encouraged to bring their own apparel to print. Limited T-shirts and totes are available. 

-Mujeres Market is coming to Ontario! Mujeres Market (MM) is a community based pop-up market featuring women of color, queer and transgender creators, and artists of color. The first 25 guests receive a free goodie bag!

-Make Art! Join local illustrator, Beatriz Frank and make your own art inspired by the artists in Creating a New Legacy.

For more information, visit OntarioMuseum.org/CurrentExhibitions or call the Ontario Museum of History & Art at (909) 395-2510.

The development of Then & Now: The Legacy of Women Artists of the Pomona Valley is a collaborative exhibition with the Chaffey Community Museum of Art.

In the image:
Left: Rebecca Hamm, Voir Dire and the Patience of Incarnation, Acrylic on canvas, 2021.
Right: Cellibacello, Boundaries 1, Mixed media, 2022.

All Fireworks are Prohibited in Ontario

All fireworks are prohibited in Ontario, including the Safe and Sane fireworks. You may not sell, buy, transport, store, or use fireworks in the City of Ontario.

Please help keep our community safe and free from all fireworks. Those caught with illegal fireworks will be subject to a $1,000 fine, citation and/or arrest; including confiscation of all illegal fireworks.

If you see or hear fireworks in your neighborhood, please report them:

-Online at OntarioCA.gov/NoFireworks 

-Ontario Police Department Non-Emergency Line at (909) 408-1900

-On the MyOntario App

Independence Day Celebration – July 4

The City of Ontario is proud to host several events in honor of America’s Independence Day on Monday, July 4.

The Independence Day Parade will begin at 9 AM followed by a Fourth of July Concert with The Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band at Ontario Town Square (approximately 10:30 AM) and the All-States Picnic along the Euclid Avenue median (approximately 10:30 AM). Bring Your Own Picnic and join in the tradition!

Continue the celebration at the Fireworks Spectacular with family fun and festivities at Westwind Park (2455 E. Riverside Drive) from 5 PM – 9 PM. Enjoy live entertainment, games, and food vendors. The Fireworks Spectacular will begin at 9 PM.

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

Ontario Military Banner Program

The Ontario Military Banner Program was first launched and maintained by the Ontario Business Council. It was established to honor and recognize active duty military personnel that reside in, or have immediate family living in the City of Ontario. The City is proud to carry on the program and honor those who are serving in our military.

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.

For more information, please visit OntarioCA.gov/MilitaryBanners.

Ontario's National Night Out – Tuesday, August 2

Join the Ontario Police Department and the City of Ontario on Tuesday, August 2 for America's Night Out Against Crime!

Plan a block party to show your neighborhood unity and support for public safety. Contact your Neighborhood Watch Block Captain or the Ontario Police Department Crime Prevention Unit at (909) 408-1939 or [email protected] to plan your neighborhood party. Deadline for registration is Friday, June 17. For more information, visit www.OntarioNightOut.com. 

We're Hiring!

Are you interested in a meaningful career in public service? Are you ready to make a positive impact on the community? We invite you to apply with the City of Ontario!

For a list of Open Job Opportunities or to fill out a Job Interest Card, visit OntarioCA.gov/Employment

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, music and more! Click here for more information. 

Helpful City of Ontario Website Links

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

-Employment with the City of Ontario: See what careers are available or fill out a job request card.

-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!

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

June – August: Summer Concert Series

The annual Summer Concert Series returns on Wednesdays in June and July, and Thursdays in August. For more information, visit
OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents.

June – July: Movies in the Park

The annual Movies in the Park returns on Fridays in June and July. For more information, visit
OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents.

June 10: Veterans Job and Resource Fair

Are you a U.S. Veteran looking for work? Join us for a Veterans Job and Resource Fair on Friday, June 10 at the Ovitt Family Community Library (215 E. C Street) from 9 AM - 2 PM.

June 14: Flag Day 

This observance, commemorates Congresses adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United State of America on June 14, 1777.

June 19: Father's Day

Wishing all father's, a Happy Father's Day.

June 21: Ontario City Council Meeting 

The next City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 21. For more information, visit OntarioCA.gov/Agendas/CityCouncil