COVID-19 Response By The Numbers
Visit OntarioCA.gov/OBTN to see more of our By the Numbers series.
FREE COVID-19 Testing
Community COVID-19 testing sites are being held throughout San Bernardino County. No symptoms are required to be tested. All tests are FREE.
For testing locations, visit sbcovid19.com/testing-sites or call (909) 387-3911.
For daily COVID-19 updates, visit our website at OntarioCA.gov/Coronavirus.
Yard Sale THIS Weekend!
The City of Ontario is pleased to announce the next citywide yard (garage) sale weekend is Friday, November 6, 2020, through Sunday, November 8, 2020. If rainy conditions exist on that Friday or Saturday, an alternate yard sale may be held on November 13, 14 and 15, 2020.
If you have further questions regarding yard sales, please contact the City of Ontario Community Improvement Department at (909) 395-2007.
Due to COVID-19, this event may be canceled or postponed. Masks, social distancing, and other guidelines provided by the state or county may also be required at the time of the event.
Ballot Drop-off and Voting Locations
Ballots may also be dropped off at the Ontario City Hall front lobby.
Ontario 'Great' Park Community Meeting
The Planning Department will be conducting a virtual community meeting via Zoom to discuss the framework and vision for the Ontario 'Great' Park, focusing on the preliminary design of Phase I. This meeting aims to present the proposed project to the community and surrounding residents, solicit input, receive comments, and answer questions.
Last week, our Public Works Department and Ontario Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC) saw over 3,000 downed trees throughout the City due to the high winds. Our crews are continuing to clean up wind damage and clear streets.
To report fallen tress or debris in the public right-of-way, please call (909) 395-2633 or report online at Report.OntarioCA.gov.
Integrated Waste is also increasing bulky item pick ups to assist in the cleanup from the recent windstorm. As a reminder, green waste can be scheduled for pick up as long as it is bundled and under 18 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet long. Windstorm green waste pick up(s) will not count toward your 4 allotted pick-ups per year through Nov 20.
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.
NOVEMBER MEETINGS
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, October 17, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Watch live on The City of Ontario's YouTube Channel.
Ontario Living Magazine - FALL
Although this Fall looks different, the Community Life & Culture Agency is working diligently to continue to offer you opportunities to stay active, connected and engaged.
Check out everything we have to offer in our Fall edition of the Ontario Living Magazine. Be sure to also visit our Virtual Community Life & Culture Center, which is your online source for fun, education and resources in the City of Ontario.
Follow the Ontario Community Life & Culture Agency on social media for the latest updates.
Ontario 5k VIRTUAL Reindeer Run
 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.
Free Flu Shot & COVID-19 Test
The City of Ontario has partnered with the County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health to provide another FREE Flu Shot Clinic on November 7!
SB Express Lanes Update
As construction continues on the I-10 Express Lanes, crews are working throughout the ten mile corridor on demolition and reconstruction of retaining walls and sound walls, tree removal, utility relocation, and bridge rehabilitation and widening. Your commute on the I-10 freeway and local streets will be different. We urge you to obey the posted speed limits and leave early to allow for extra time to reach your destination.
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.
California Citrus is at Critical Risk
A serious plant disease that kills citrus trees has been found in California. The disease, called Huanglongbing or citrus greening disease, isn’t harmful to humans, but it is fatal for citrus trees and has no cure. The disease is spread by a pest called the Asian citrus psyllid as it feeds on citrus tree leaves.
Protect Your Citrus Trees
- Inspect trees for the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing monthly, and whenever watering, spraying, pruning or tending trees. If the disease is spotted, call the CDFA hotline at 800-491-1899 immediately.
- Do not move citrus plants, leaves, or foliage into or out of the quarantine area or across state or international borders. Keep it local.
- As part of tree care, visit your local nursery or garden center to get advice on products that can help protect citrus trees from the Asian citrus psyllid.
- Recommendations on managing the Asian citrus psyllid can be found by visiting the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources website.
- Buy citrus trees from licensed, local nurseries and only use registered budwood.
- Cooperate with agricultural officials placing insect traps, inspecting trees and treating for the pest.
- Be sure to dry out citrus tree clippings or double bag them before disposing the plant material.
- If you no longer wish to care for your citrus tree, consider removing it so it does not become a host to the pest or disease.
For more information on this disease, visit https://californiacitrusthreat.org/
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