COVID-19 UPDATES
Vaccination Appointments Encouraged, Walk-Ups Welcome Too
Getting vaccinated is now easier than ever. San Bernardino County is trying to do everything it can to address challenges with getting your COVID-19 vaccine, and is now allowing walk-ups to its County-operated vaccination sites.
Those with scheduled appointments never have to worry about availability of their dose; but now a portion of doses will be held every day for possible walk-ups. And while walk-up individuals will not need to bring any additional information to a site, they should be prepared to register on site, which will include answering health screening questions.
“While appointments are still strongly encouraged, don’t let the lack of one keep you from visiting a site if you find yourself with extra time,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “Our on-site vaccination teams will do their absolute best to vaccinate every person that shows up. In the rare cases when this is not achievable, the team will work to provide options to the customer to get them vaccinated ASAP.”
Walk-ins may experience longer wait times and availability may vary based on site demand. For a list of sites, visit sbcovid19.com/vaccine and find a location nearest to you.
Ontario Convention Center Vaccination Site
The Ontario Convention Center is open as a vaccination site Monday through Saturday, from 10 AM to 6 PM. To make an appointment for yourself or a loved one, visit sbcovid19.com/vaccine/locations.
Individuals having trouble with online registration can call the County’s information hotline at (909) 387-3911 from 9 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Friday.
Council Meetings Move to In-Person Beginning May
The City of Ontario will move to in-person Council Meetings starting on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 with limited seating in order to practice social distancing. Community Rooms 1 & 2 next to the lobby of City Hall, will be available for overflow seating. To attend meetings, members of the public are required to wear masks, adhere to social distancing, and get their temperature checked at the door.
Public Comment will be shared in-person. Those wishing to speak will need to fill out a blue comment card that will be available in the Council Chambers and submit prior to the start of the Council Meeting. Speakers will be called to the mic and will have up to 3 minutes.
Meetings will be broadcasted on your local Channel 3.
For more information, please contact the Records Management/City Clerk’s Department at (909) 395-2009.
May Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, May 18 at 6:30 PM
Multimodal Transportation Center Community Workshop on May 12
 The City is conducting a study to identify a site location(s) for a Multimodal Transportation Center (MTC) in Ontario. We will be hosting the Ontario Multimodal Transportation Center Study Community Workshop #1 on May 12, 2021 at 5 PM via Zoom.
The Study’s vision is to create an iconic, convenient, and intuitively-designed multimodal transportation center at or near the Ontario International Airport that serves the City, community and the region. Community input for the MTC Study is an important part of the planning process. Register for the Ontario MTC Community Workshop #1 on the City’s Transportation Webpage.
Yard Sale Weekend is May 14, 15 and 16!
 The next citywide yard sale weekend is May 14, 15 and 16. Yard sales are only 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.
Holiday Information - Refuse & Recycling Collection
In Observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, refuse and recycling collection will be provided ONE DAY LATER than your normal pickup day for the remainder of the week. To see the entire holiday schedule for Integrate Waste, visit OntarioCA.gov/IntegratedWaste.
City Facilities that will be closed due to the holiday include: City Hall, City Hall Annex, Main and Branch Libraries, Recreation & Community Services building facilities, Utility & Customer Service Center, Municipal Utilities Company, Housing, Code Enforcement, Museum of History & Art, and the lobby entrances for Police and Fire.
Police and Fire services will remain available 24/7.
Remember!
If you need to request a missed trash pickup, bulky item pickup, bin replacement, or empty rolloff request, you do not need to call our Utilities Customer Service Department. Simply fill out one of our new online forms and we will assist you!
Bulky Item Pickup Request
Empty Roll Off or Compactor Request
Missed Trash Pick Up
Container Replacement for Green Waste, Recycle and Trash
LinkedIn Learning Available to Residents for Free
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An Ontario City Library card is required. Don't have a Library card? Click here to get your Ontario City Library card today!
A Special Thank You - Military Appreciation Month
 The City of Ontario recognizes the men and women actively serving and those that have served in the U.S. Armed Forces - and their families for their sacrifices they have made.
Honoring Ontario Residents Actively Serving in the United States Armed Forces
 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 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
Virtual Center - New Videos Every Week!
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Have you visited the Ontario Community Life & Culture's Virtual Center recently?
Over 500 videos have been uploaded over the past year and it is updated each week with new content.
Check it out now! To access these and other videos, visit OntarioCA.gov/VirtualCenter.
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Helpful City of Ontario Website Links
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