California Announces New Guidelines for Reopening Playgrounds
 This guidance provides direction on usage of outdoor playgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities (hereafter facilities), to support a safe environment for children and families. It applies to outdoor playgrounds located in parks, campgrounds, and other publicly accessible locations. This guidance does not apply to indoor playgrounds or family entertainment centers.Visitors to outdoor community playgrounds must comply with the following requirements:
- Face masks over the mouth and nose are required for everyone 2 years of age or older with caregiver supervision at all times to ensure face mask use.
- Do not use the playground when different households are unable to maintain a physical distance of 6 feet or when the capacity limit has been reached.
- Caregivers must monitor to keep adults and children from different households at least 6 feet apart.
- Consider coming on different times or days to avoid wait times and potential crowded times.
- No eating or drinking in playground, to ensure face masks are worn at all times.
- Wash or sanitize hands before and after using the playground.
- Elderly and persons with underlying medical conditions should avoid playground when others are present.
- Limit visit to 30 min per day when others are present
County Reopening Continues
As of September 24 San Bernardino County is the the PURPLE tier. Currently hair salons, barbershops, nail salons (including facials, eyebrow threading, eyelash extensions offered in a nail salon), and elementary schools with waivers can operate indoors in San Bernardino County. Restaurants, gyms, and places of worship can operate outdoors.
For more information on what is open, visit California's Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
City Hall is open to the public with or without an appointment. Face coverings & social distancing are required. Click here to book your appointment.
For testing information in San Bernardino County, visit sbcovid19.com/testing-sites.
For daily COVID-19 updates, visit our website at OntarioCA.gov/Coronavirus.
Guidance for Celebrating Halloween
The County has developed guidance for residents who plan to celebrate Halloween, which outlines how activities like trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treating can be enjoyed safely. It also provides safer alternatives to those activities. To view this guide, visit SBCounty.gov.
Visit the locations below on Friday, October 30 from 4 pm - 6 pm for a drive-thru trick-or-treat!. All children under the age of 17 will receive a trick-or-treat bag while supplies last! Decorate your vehicle or come in costume and you will be given an extra spooky prize!
Face coverings are required. Free for ages 0-17 years old! For more information please call (909) 395-2207.
Monster Mash 'N Dash - Drive-Thru Locations
De Anza Community & Teen Center
1405 S. Fern Avenue
Veterans Memorial Community Center
1257 E. D Street
Dorothy A. Quesada Community Center
1010 S. Bon View Avenue
Ovitt Family Community Library
215 E. C Street
Westwind Community Center
2455 E. Riverside Drive
Lewis Family Branch Library
3850 S. Riverside Drive
Ontario Museum of History & Art
225 S. Euclid Avenue
Ontario Museum of History & Art Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
 While our doors may be closed to visitors at this time, we are excited to virtually present our current exhibition! The Ontario Museum of History & Art and Museum Associates is proud to present the 10th Biennial Ontario Invitational Art Exhibit, featuring contemporary artworks by eight local and regional artists.
The 10th Biennial Ontario Invitational Art Exhibit photos and videos are available on our NEW website: www.OntarioMuseum.org!
Don't miss out on our upcoming exhibition, Dia de los Muertos: Journey of the Butterflies.
City of Ontario Council Meetings
Regularly scheduled City Council meetings are held at 6:30pm on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.
Meetings are currently being conducted via teleconference to limit in-person attendance. Meetings will be broadcasted LIVE on local cable Channel 3 as well as streamed LIVE on Youtube.com/CityofOntario.
TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT
PHONE: Members of the public who wish to speak during the “Public Comment” portion for any Closed Session item must call (909) 395-2900 between 5:45 and 6 pm the day of the meeting. Those wishing to speak during the “Public Comment” portion of the meeting or any item on “Consent Calendar” must call (909) 395-2900 between 6 and 6:30 pm the day of the meeting.
ONLINE:You may submit your comments online by filling out a Public Comment Form no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting. You may also submit your comments by email no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by emailing your name, agenda item you are commenting on and your comments to publiccomments@ontarioca.gov. All comments received by the deadline will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration before action is taken on the matter.
MAIL: To submit your comments by mail, provide your name, agenda item you are commenting on, and your comments by mailing to Records Management, Ontario City Hall, 303 East “B” Street, Ontario, CA 91764. Comments by mail must be received in the Records Management Department no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting. Postmarks are not accepted. All comments received by the deadline will be provided to the City Council for consideration before action is taken on the matter.
We appreciate your understanding during this unprecedented time of social distancing. These procedures may be modified in the future. Thank you.
OCTOBER MEETINGS
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Watch live on The City of Ontario's YouTube Channel.
Recreation & Parks Master Plan Survey
 The City of Ontario has commissioned a survey to assess community needs on existing parks and recreation facilities. Community input is an important part of this process and your feedback will be used to help guide decisions.
A random sampling of residents has been invited to take a survey, and these responses will provide statistically valid results. In addition, the City of Ontario invites all residents to provide feedback and input through an open-link survey by visiting www.ontarioparksurvey.org/open
The results of this survey will provide critical information in determining amenities, current facilities, community programming, and future needs. Even if you are not a current user, your survey response is valuable. Our goal is to better serve everyone.
This survey and data work are being conducted by RRC Associates. A total of 5,000 households in Ontario have been mailed a survey, and responses from these residents will comprise the statistically valid sample. The open-link survey will give all residents an opportunity to provide feedback, and their responses will be included in the final analysis. While open-link results will be kept separate from the statistically valid responses, these responses will none-the-less provide valuable feedback for the City of Ontario.
To learn more about the Recreation & Parks Master Plan, please visit www.OntarioCA.gov/RecreationMasterPlan or contact the Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.
Road Closures
 Our Engineering Department has created a Road Closure Map to keep our residents informed on current and upcoming projects that impact traffic. The department is dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of responsiveness to better serve our community.
To see this map, visit OntarioCA.gov/Engineering.
Ontario 5k VIRTUAL Reindeer Run
 Staying active during this time of social distancing is important for our mental and physical wellbeing. Due to COVID-19 still being present within the community, the Recreation & Community Services Department has redesigned the in-person 8th Annual Ontario 5K Reindeer Run & Rudolph’s Dash.
The Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department is excited to offer the Rudolph’s Merry Mask VIRTUAL 5K Reindeer Run/Walk!
All proceeds from this virtual race will be donated to Ontario-Montclair Promise Scholars, an award winning program designed to assist Ontario-Montclair youth by helping prepare them in their journey towards a college education, and the Youth Empowerment Scholarship (Y.E.S.), which gives Ontario children from low income families the opportunity to participate in recreation programs and classes.
The first 1,500 registered participants will receive a limited edition medal and cloth mask!
REGISTER TODAY at www.ontario5krun.com!
For more information email RecreationInfo@OntarioCA.gov or call (909) 395-2020.
Ontario Police Department Welcome a New Chief
Incoming Chief Mike Lorenz was unanimously confirmed September 15 as Ontario Police Departments new Police Chief. We are grateful for the strong leadership in our Police Department and know that Chief Lorenz will serve our community well.
The City of Ontario would like to thank Chief Derek Williams for 30 years of service to Ontario. We wish you well on your retirement!
For updates, follow the Ontario Police Department on social media.
Instagram: @Ontario_PD
Twitter: @OntarioPD
Ontario Fire Department Fights Wildfires in California
  OES (Office of Emergency Services) 342 remains committed to the El Dorado Fire as part of Strike Team 6820A, along with engines from San Bernardino County, Barstow, and Apple Valley Fire Departments. Through a cooperative agreement with California Office of Emergency Services, these resources are staffed and deployed during times of high fire activity.
OFD is also assisting on the Bobcat Fire, Creek Fire, and the SQF Complex Fire.
All Ontario fire stations and apparatus remain fully staffed and ready to serve. For updates, follow the Ontario Fire Department on social media.
Instagram: @OntarioFireDept
Facebook: OntarioFireDept
Twitter: @OntarioFireDept
Free Flu Shot
The City of Ontario has partnered with County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health to provide a FREE Flu Shot Clinic on October 10! 9-10 AM Seniors only, 10 AM - 2 PM All Community. Call (909) 252-4406 for questions and more information.
SB Express Lanes Update
Phase 1 of I-10 Express Lanes is located in the southwestern portion of San Bernardino County east of Los Angeles County. The project will widen the existing I-10 freeway between the Los Angeles/San Bernardino County line and I-15, a distance of approximately 10 miles. The project includes two tolled express lanes in each direction. In addition, lanes to assist drivers getting on and off the freeway (auxiliary lanes) will be constructed in selected locations. West of Haven Avenue, a single new lane will be constructed and combined with the existing HOV lane to provide two express lanes in each direction. The HOV lane will still be available to motorists, but will increase from 2+ to 3+. East of Haven Avenue, two express lanes will be constructed. #gosbcta #sbexpresslanes #beprepared #planbuildmove
For weekly construction alerts, visit gosbcta.com.
View this map for closures and detours.
60 Swarm Updates
 The 60 Swarm Pavement Project Will:
- Improve pedestrian safety and ride quality for motorists;
- Extend the roadway’s service life;
- Require less maintenance and minimalize maintenance worker exposure.
For updates, visit www.60swarm.com.
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