City of Ontario Updates

Public Safety Open House – October 8

JOIN US SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, FOR TWO AWESOME FREE EVENTS!

Ontario Fire Department  •  9 AM - 2 PM
Station 3 - 1408 E. Francis Street

Join us at Ontario Fire Station 3 to help kick-off National Fire Prevention Week! See Firefighters in action with live demonstrations throughout the day. Meet Sparky the Fire Dog, squirt a real fire hose, visit safety related booths and more! Ontario Fire Explorers will be fundraising by selling hot dogs, snacks and drinks. Questions? Call Fire Prevention at (909) 395-2029.

Ontario Police Department  •  9 AM - 1 PM
2500 S. Archibald Avenue

Head over to the Ontario Police Station, where you can watch K-9 and forensics demonstrations, see SWAT vehicles & helicopters up close and interact with our Ontario Police Officers! Bounce house, face painting, and food vendors will be available. You don’t want to miss out! Questions? Call Crime Prevention at (909) 408-1093.

Upcoming Ground Breaking Ceremonies

Ground Breaking Ceremony - 221 N. Mountain Avenue
Join us on Thursday, October 6 at 11:45 AM to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new residential development at 221 N. Mountain Avenue.

The project will include 39 market-rate, one- and two-bedroom units of row-style townhomes with recreational space.

Join us on Friday, October 7 to celebrate the groundbreaking of The C Block project at 334 N. Euclid Avenue, adjacent to the parking structure.

Approximately 150 market-rate rental housing units will be built as part of the project and will also include 6,000 square feet of ground level retail and service commercial space.

This Development is part of the City’s revitalization efforts in Downtown Ontario.

Join us on Saturday, October 29 as we break ground on Phase 1 of the Ontario Great Park, a 3.7-mile park, encompassing nearly 400 acres!

The Great Park will be a focal point for the region including a farm hub, amphitheater, playground, orchards, and more!

For more information on the Ontario Great Park, visit OntarioCA.gov/GreatPark.

City Facilities Closed on October 10

City Facilities will be closed on Monday, October 10 in observance of the Federal Holiday. Refuse and recycling services will not be impacted.

City Facilities that will be closed include: City Hall, City Hall Annex, Main and Branch Libraries, Recreation & Community Services building facilities, Utility & Customer Service Center, Municipal Utilities Company, Housing, Community Improvement, Museum of History & Art, and the lobby entrances for Police and Fire.

Police and Fire services will remain available 24/7.

Residential Food Waste Recycling Program

California adopted Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) which requires communities to reduce organic waste disposal, such as food waste, by 75% by 2025. To achieve this mandate, the City of Ontario’s Integrated Waste Department started a Food Waste Recycling Program. To help jump-start organics recycling at home, residential customers will receive a free kitchen pail for convenient food scrap collection.

Starting Monday, October 3, the Integrated Waste Department will begin delivering the food waste pails to all single family barrel customers. The estimated delivery completion will be by October 28.

For information on the Residential Food Waste Recycling Program, visit OntarioCA.gov/IntegratedWaste.

Community Engagement Meetings

On July 19, 2022, the Ontario City Council chose draft district maps for further consideration. The City of Ontario is asking for your help as we undertake the City’s first ever districting process. We want your input in finalizing the new City Council districts. Join us for in-person and online community engagement meetings.  

Saturday, October 8
Facebook Live
3 PM

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Anthony Muñoz Community Center (1240 W. Fourth Street)
6 PM  

Saturday, October 22
Zoom
3 PM
For more information, visit OntarioCA.gov/Districts.

Local Services Measure

Measure Q Local Services Measure

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, October 18 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 1 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 15 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, December 6 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, December 20 at 6:30 PM

Watch on OntarioTV

Ontario Festival of the Arts – October 15

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

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

Fall Special Events

The Recreation & Community Services Department is pleased to present

October 26 – November 2: Dia De Los Muertos Community Altar
R. Jack Mercer Ontario Community Bandstand

Participate by bringing your offering to the Armstrong Community Center (1265 S. Palmetto Avenue) October 17 – October 25 (Monday through Friday only, 8 AM – 4:30 PM) to add your story to the community altar.

October 27: Trunk Or Treat
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Westwind Park (2455 E. Riverside Drive)

Bring your family out to view Spooktacular Trunks and participate in festive carnival games! Treats will also be provided.

October 31: Halloween Costume Parade & Contest
Check in: 2:30 PM, Entertainment: 3:00 PM, Parade: 3:45 PM
Ontario Senior Center (225 E. B Street)

Grab your broomstick and fly on over for a ghoulish good time! Participants will receive a trick-or-treat bag, participation ribbon and light refreshments. Winners in each category (Creepiest, Most Unique, Cute & Colorful, Best Look-Alike, Family) will be awarded a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or Honorable Mention ribbon. Children 8 years and younger are welcome to participate.

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

Great ShakeOut – October 20

Get Ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On! On Thursday, October 20, 2022, millions of people will participate in the largest earthquake drill ever: ShakeOut! Why? Earthquakes can happen anywhere you work, live, or travel, which is why everyone, everywhere should know how to protect themselves should an earthquake occur.

Register at ShakeOut.org/register to practice and improve your level of earthquake safety.

Fall Clean Up & Document Shredding Event – October 22

Join us for the City of Ontario's Fall Clean Up!

Acceptable Bulky Items Include:
Appliances
Carpet & Furniture
Green Waste (must be bundled)
Lumber
Mattresses
Passenger Car Tires (Maximum of 4. Tires must not have wheels/rims.)
Recyclables
Scrap Metal
Residents can bring a maximum of three (3) legal-size boxes for shredding. Sensitive documents such as receipts, checks, pre-approved credit applications, credit card statements, outdated tax returns, pre-printed envelopes, return address labels and business cards are items that can be shredded.

Available to Ontario residents only; proof of residency is required.

For more information or questions, please call the Community Improvement Department at (909) 395-2007.

Get Connected! California ACP Enrollment Event – October 22

Your family may be eligible to receive up to a $30 monthly discount on your internet bill! The City of Ontario Broadband Department and Ontario City Library Services will be hosting an Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) event on Saturday, October 22 to assist eligible families with program enrollment.

Families of pre-kindergarten to adult students are encouraged to come sign up. If you’re enrolled in a program like Medi-Cal, CalFresh, Lifeline, WIC, or SSI, or if your household income is less than $53,000 (family of 4), then you qualify for ACP!

The City of Ontario has built one of California's first municipal broadband fiber optic networks delivering gigabit Internet service to our community through the development of our OntarioNet network. We’re providing the infrastructure to support alternative fiber internet service for many of our communities. To continue leading the City with transformative infrastructure and services, OntarioNet is pursuing expansion opportunities with a broadband fiber and wireless plan to cover the entire City with affordable, fast and high-capacity Internet service.

Join us Saturday, October 22 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Ovitt Family Community Library (215 E. C Street) to enroll in ACP and learn more about OntarioNet. There will also be opportunities to win free prizes throughout the day! Be sure to bring the following so you can enroll on-site:

Proof of identity documentation.
Proof of eligibility documentation.
A valid email address.

Learn more at internetforallnow.org/events or (866) 745-2805.

Yard Sale Weekend – November 4, 5, & 6

The next citywide yard sale event is Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 6. 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.

Join Us on December 3 for the Holiday Light Parade!

Join us on Euclid Avenue for an amazing Holiday Parade full of lights! FREE for all ages! Following the Holiday Parade, gather together at Ontario Town Square for the Tree Lighting Ceremony with live entertainment, crafts, and a photo with Santa!

If you would like to participate in the parade, please click here for an application.

Learn more at OntarioCA.gov/HolidayLightParade or call (909) 395-2020.

Register Today for the Ontario 5K Reindeer Run and Rudolph's Dash!

The City of Ontario is proud to continue its sponsorship of the Annual 5K Reindeer Run and Rudolph’s Dash that will be held on Saturday, December 17. The 5K Reindeer Run will begin and end in downtown Ontario! The family-friendly Rudolph’s Dash will begin at the Start/Finish line of the 5K Reindeer Run and end in the Rudolph’s Roundup children’s area. Kids can run or walk this shorter course, or families may participate together. Rudolph’s Dash is geared for younger kids, moms or dads with their strollers, or anyone that wants to join the race on a smaller scale!

After the race, spend time with us in our Rudolph’s Roundup area where you can visit local businesses and race sponsors or have the kids participate in exercise activities and craft booths. There will be plenty of activities for the whole family!

For more information and to register, visit OntarioCA.gov/5KReindeerRun or call the Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.

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.

Military Banner Program: 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. 

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!

Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Community Engagement Meetings       
October: Community Engagement Meetings
We want your input in finalizing the new City Council districts. Join us for in-person and online community engagement meetings.  

October 6: Ground Breaking Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking of the new residential development at 221 N. Mountain Avenue.

October 7: Ground Breaking Ceremony
Join us for the groundbreaking of The C Block project at 334 N. Euclid Avenue, adjacent to the parking structure.

This Development is part of the City’s revitalization efforts in Downtown Ontario.

October 8: Public Safety Open House
Join the Ontario Police Department and the Ontario Fire Department on Saturday, October 8 for a Public Safety Open House.

October 10: City Facilities Closed
City Facilities will be closed in observance of the Federal Holiday. Refuse and recycling services will NOT be affected.  

October 15: Ontario Festival of the Arts
The fourth annual Ontario Festival of the Arts will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10 AM – 5 PM in the Museum District (217 S. Lemon Avenue).   

October 18: Ontario City Council Meeting
This month's City Council Meeting will be held on October 18. For more information, visit
OntarioCA.gov/Agendas/CityCouncil.

October 20: Great ShakeOut
Practice earthquake safety - join in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. Register at ShakeOut.org/register.

Fall Clean Up & Document Shredding Event       
October 22: Fall Clean Up & Document Shredding Event
Available to Ontario residents only; proof of residency is required.

For more information or questions, please call the Community Improvement Department at (909) 395-2007.

Get Connected California  

October 22: Get Connected! California ACP Enrollment Event
Join us on Saturday, October 22 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Ovitt Family Community Library (215 E. C Street) to enroll in ACP and learn more about OntarioNet.

October 26 - November 2: Dia De Los Muertos Community Altar
The Dia De Los Muertos Community Altar will be on display at the R. Jack Mercer Community Bandstand.
OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents.

October 27: Trunk or Treat
Bring your family out to view Spooktacular Trunks and participate in festive carnival games! Treats will also be provided. OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents

October 29: Ontario Great Park Ground Breaking Ceremony
Join us as we break ground on Phase 1 of the Ontario Great Park, a 3.7-mile park, encompassing nearly 4 acres in Ontario Ranch. For more information on the Ontario Great Park, visit OntarioCA.gov/GreatPark.

October 31: Halloween Costume Parade & Contest
Grab your broomstick and fly on over for a ghoulish good time! OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents

October 31: Happy Halloween
Have a safe and Happy Halloween! Remember to wear reflective clothing and carry a glow stick.

November 4, 5, & 6: Yard Sale Weekend
For important guidelines and requirements, visit OntarioCA.gov/YardSales.