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 3 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 17 at 6:30 PM
Indigenous Peoples' Day Closures
 All City Facilities will be closed on Monday, October 9, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, October 10.
Refuse and recycling collection will not be interrupted this week. 🗑️♻️
Police and Fire services will remain available 24/7.
Visit OntarioCA.gov/AboutOntario for more information.
Ontario Fire Department Open House
 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.
Fire Station 3
1408 E. Francis St., Ontario, CA | Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 9 AM - 2 PM
Ontario Police Department Open House
 Join us for some family fun and meet your local police department! Enjoy the opportunity to take a station tour and see our SWAT vehicles, Air Support helicopter, motorcycles, and more. Demonstrations will also be given by the K9 Unit, drone team, and other specialized units. For any questions, please contact (909) 408 - 1939 or email crimeprevention@ontariopolice.org.
Ontario Police Department
2500 S. Archibald Ave., Ontario, CA | Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Ontario Arts Festival
 You’re invited 🎨 The Ontario Arts Festival is back!
The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts, & Culture and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art are excited to announce the fifth annual Ontario Arts Festival. The festival, which averages approximately 1,000 – 2,000 visitors annually, exemplifies the City’s commitment to making Ontario the destination for arts and culture in the Inland Empire.
This one-day event features over 50 artist booths offering a wide variety of visual arts, as well as other attractions for Festival visitors, including free entry to museums, food trucks, a beer garden, art activities, and more.
Chaffey Community Museum of Art | FREE ADMISSION
217 S Lemon Ave, Ontario, CA | Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 10 AM - 5 PM
Civic Center Campus Expansion
 The City of Ontario began work on the Civic Center Campus Expansion last month, a part of the broader Ontario Plan to revitalize downtown. This effort envisions a modernized Civic Center Campus that will contribute to the reactivation of downtown, attracting more activity in downtown and optimizing available space.
The first project is underway - A storm drain line on D Street, between Cherry Avenue and Sultana Avenue, is being relocated and is tentatively scheduled to be completed later this month. Please plan ahead and expect delays. Thank you for your patience.
We have an exciting lineup of projects in the pipeline, with more to follow soon. Stay tuned for further updates as we'll share additional information on our website.
For any questions, concerns, or further information regarding the construction projects and associated changes, please contact:
Dan Bell, Communications and Community Relations Director
Phone (909) 395-2400 | Email: dbell@OntarioCA.gov
Dan Beers, Principal Project Manager
Phone (909) 395-2806 | Email: dbeers@OntarioCA.gov
West Valley Connector
 Preconstruction activities are underway on the West Valley Connector (WVC) project including property acquisition and demolition in anticipation for the start of construction in December 2023. The 100% zero-emission Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is the first stage of the San Bernardino County zero-emission Bus Initiative and second BRT route in San Bernardino County.
Phase I of the project is 19 miles and will upgrade a portion of existing Route 61, which runs along Holt Boulevard, adding approximately 3.5 miles as center running, dedicated bus-only lanes. There will be 21 stations in Phase I that will provide an improved transit connection to Ontario International Airport (ONT) and link ONT, two Metrolink lines (San Bernardino and Riverside) and multiple major activity centers along the route.
For questions or concerns, please call: (877) 55-SBCTA (7-2282) or email info@gosbcta.com.
NOW OPEN! Temporary Fire Station 11
 The Ontario Fire department is proud to announce the opening of Temporary Fire Station 11!
Temporary Station 11 is staffed with Engine 141 and Truck 141, and 4 Firefighters on each unit. Temporary Station 11 is located at the intersection of Bon View Ave & Eucalyptus Ave. Permanent Fire Station 11 is currently being built to serve the area as it continues to develop.
ONTARIO FIRE DEPARTMENT
COURTESY • LOYALTY • SERVICE
Great ShakeOut 2023
 This year's International ShakeOut Day is October 19, 2023, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! Join us at 10:19 AM on Thursday, October 19, as millions of people across the world practice earthquake safety.
Please note: City Hall will be closed from 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM as employees take part in this worldwide drill. City Hall walk-up counter service will be interrupted during this drill.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur. The program trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster-related medical operations.
The City of Ontario CERT training is FREE and open to anyone interested in learning how to be an effective responder in their family and community. This training is provided by the Ontario Fire Department using the nationally recognized 20-hour curriculum approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Participants will learn to:
- Identify and anticipate hazards in the community
- Reduce fire hazards in the home and workplace
- Extinguish small fires
- Conduct light search and rescue
- Setup medical treatment areas
- Provide disaster first aid
- Assist emergency responders
The Fall 2023 CERT Basic Academy will occur in-person Tuesday and Thursday evenings of October 5th – October 26th. Classes will run from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
If you have any questions, please contact OntarioCERT@OntarioCA.gov.
If you are interested in CERT but can’t make it to this cohort, please join our Interest List to be informed directly of when the next course will be.
Día de los Muertos Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories exhibition (Ontario Museum)
 Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores (October 5 - November 19, 2023)
Join us for our 25th annual Día de Los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories exhibition at the Ontario Museum of History & Art! The reception will be filled with wonderful artwork, small dishes related to the Day of the Dead holiday, and artmaking activities. Bring your family and friends over and celebrate!
¡Visítenos durante nuestra 25ª exposición anual Día de Los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores aquí en el Museo de Historia y Arte de Ontario! Esta recepción comunitaria tendrá maravillosas obras de arte, bocadillos relacionados con el Día de Muertos y actividades artísticas. ¡Tráigase a su familia y amigos y celebre con nosotros!
For more information, please visit/Para mas información, por favor visite: ontariomuseum.org/programs
Ontario Museum of History & Art | Community Reception
225 S Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA | Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 12 PM – 3 PM
Not So Scary Movie Night
 Celebration Park South | FREE | All Ages Movie Night
2910E. Merrill Ave, Ontario, CA | Friday, October 13, 2023 | 6 PM
Community Debris & Bulky Item Collection
 Drop-off Event
Household Items: Recyclables, carpet/furniture, appliances, scrap metal, green waste (must be bundled), mattresses, lumber, passenger car tires (maximum of 4, rims removed).
NOT ACCEPTED: Large electrical kitchen/ household appliances, workshop tools, car batteries, household hazardous waste.
Document Shredding: Binder clips, staples, paper clips, and rubber bands do not have to be removed.
NOT ACCEPTED: Cardboard and plastic media cannot be destroyed at the time of destroying paper. No e-waste collected.
*Open to all Ontario residents. Proof of Ontario residency required.*
For more information, contact the Community Improvement Department at (909) 395-2007.
Ontario Police Department | FREE EVENT
2500 S. Archibald Ave., Ontario, CA | Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 8 AM - 12 PM
Community Altar & Procession
 Community Altar
October 16 - 24, 2023
Submission Deadline | Monday through Friday only | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
October 23 - 25
Proposal will be viewed prior to approval. Participants can start decorating their plots early on these dates.
October 25 - November 5
Participate by bringing your offering to the Armstrong Community Center (1265 S. Palmetto Ave.) and add your story to the community altar!
Altar Showcase
October 25 - November 5
New! Take pride and make your own altar! Community members can register for their own 10x10 space along the Euclid Ave. median to decorate.
Procession
November 1st, 6:30 PM Start
Open to all! Dress in your best Día De Los Muertos-themed attire
Jack Mercer Community Bandstand (4th & Euclid Ave.)
For more information, registration, and guidelines on the offerings, please call (909) 395-2020.
Trunk or Treat
 Join the Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department for a FREE, fun evening full of spooky festivities!
- Decorated Trunk or Treating
- Costume Contest
- Food Vendors
- Carnival Games
- Spooky Concert
- Inflatable Haunted House
- For the Grand Finale, a spooktacular Halloween Drone Show!
This FREE event is open to all ages, but please leave your pets at home. For more information, visit OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents or call (909) 395-2020.
Ontario Soccer Park | FREE ADMISSION | All Ages
2200 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA | Friday, October 27, 2023 | 4:30 PM - 8 PM
 Show off your best Halloween costume at the parade and you could win a prize if you enter our costume contest at the Ontario Senior Center!
For more information, please visit Ontarioca.gov/SpecialEvents
Ontario Senior Center | FREE EVENT | All Ages
225 E. B St., Ontario, CA | Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 3 PM
Halloween Safety Tips
 Ontario residents, here are some tips from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and happy Halloween.
Costumes
- Wear costumes that say “flame resistant” on the label. Use flame-resistant fabrics such as polyester or nylon if you make your costume.
- Wear bright, reflective costumes or add strips of reflective tape to be more visible; make sure the costumes aren’t so long that you’re in danger of tripping.
- Wear makeup and hats rather than costume masks that can obscure your vision.
- Test the makeup you plan to use at least 24-48 hours in advance. Put a small amount on the arm of the person who will be wearing it. If a rash, redness, swelling, or other signs of irritation develop where the makeup was applied, that’s a sign of a possible allergy.
- Vibrantly colored makeup is popular at Halloween. Check the FDA’s list of color additives to see if the colors are FDA-approved. If they aren’t approved for their intended use, don’t use them. This is especially important for colored makeup around the eyes.
- Don’t wear decorative (colored) contact lenses that appear to change how your eyes look due to the risk of eye injury unless you have seen an eye care professional for a proper fitting and have been given instructions for how to use the lenses. See Eye Safety below for more information.
Safe Treats
- Don’t eat candy until it has been inspected at home.
- Eat a snack before heading out to avoid the temptation of nibbling on a treat before it has been inspected.
- In case of a food allergy, check the label to ensure the allergen isn’t present. Tell children not to accept — or eat — anything that isn’t commercially wrapped.
- Parents of very young children should remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys from the Halloween bags.
- Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious.
And a reminder to drive slow, be alert, and don’t drive distracted. Be especially careful in residential areas. Have a safe and happy Halloween, Ontario!
 *image courtesy of Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Flushing wipes, diapers, tissues, paper towels, or any products other than toilet paper can cause raw sewage to back up into your home. Please only flush paper.
Helpful City of Ontario Website Links
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October 3 & 17: City Council Meeting
Join us in person for the regularly scheduled City Council Meetings, 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 St. Can't attend in person? Meetings are also broadcasted LIVE on OntarioTV and our local cable Channel 3.
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October 7
Join us at Ontario Fire Station 3 on Saturday, October 7 from 9 AM - 2 PM for our Open House event. 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!
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October 9
City Facilities will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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October 21
Join us on Saturday, October 21 at the Ontario Police Department (2500 S. Archibald Ave.) from 10 AM - 2 PM for some family fun and meet your local police department! Enjoy the opportunity to take a station tour and see our SWAT vehicles, Air Support helicopter, motorcycles, and more. Demonstrations will also be given by the K9 Unit, drone team, and other specialized units.
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October 21
The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts, & Culture and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art are excited to announce the fifth annual Ontario Arts Festival.
This free one-day event features over 50 artist booths offering a wide variety of visual arts, as well as other attractions for Festival visitors, including free entry to museums, food trucks, a beer garden, art activities, and more. Join us on Saturday, October 21 from 10 AM - 5 PM.
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November 3 - 5
The next city-wide yard sale weekend is November 3 - 5, 2023. Yard sales are permitted city-wide between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM.
Guidelines and Requirements: OntarioCA.gov/YardSales
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December 16 (Registration Now Open!)
“♫ We're turning it loose, put on those 5K shoes! ♫”
Sign up now to be a part of this year's 5K Reindeer Run! Grab your 80s gear and prepare to dash to the finish line!
For more information and to register visit: OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents
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