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, January 16 at 6:30 PM
Holiday Closures
 All City Facilities will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, January 16.
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.
Christmas Tree Collection
 The City's Integrated Waste Department will collect Christmas trees Tuesday, January 2 through Friday, January 12. Natural trees are chipped, mixed with leaves, and recycled into rich compost for beneficial reuse.
Natural Trees
- Please remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, stands, and plastic coverings from your tree before placing on the curb.
- Do not place your tree in a plastic bag.
- Place the tree next to the containers on your regular collection day.
- Please schedule a bulky item pick-up by contacting (909) 395-2050 for Christmas trees set out after January 12.
Artificial Trees
- Donate artificial trees in good condition to your local nonprofit organizations.
- If possible, recycle the base and trunk (pole) of the tree in the blue recycling bin.
- Remove all lights, ornaments, and tinsel before placing the tree on curb.
- If the lights are still intact, please remove them.
- If ornaments and tinsel are still intact, please place in the black refuse bin.
$3.6 Million EPA Grant to Ontario, Calif., to Spur Recycling, Reduce Food Waste
 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $3,571,064 grant to the City of Ontario, Calif., to help the city upgrade its recycling collection infrastructure and reduce food waste through a new digital donation tool. The award comes from EPA’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants program.
Ontario Museum of History & Art Receives Highest National Recognition
 The Ontario Museum of History & Art has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public.
Save the Date
 Join us for an unveiling evening at our annual State of the City event on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. This year's theme, "Our Groundbreaking Year" sets the tone for a pivotal period, marking the commencement of projects that will redefine the City of Ontario landscape.
Stay Connected
 Ontario residents, businesses, and visitors stay updated through the myOntario App!
The app allows you to easily search for your favorite city park or facility, find your closest library, explore upcoming events, and stay current with news and alerts.
You can also report maintenance and service issues you may come across, which will help improve our community. Easily take a photo of the issue, fill out a quick form, and hit submit. We will then automatically route your request to the appropriate department for resolution.
Let's keep Ontario clean and safe together!
Download here: OntarioCA.gov/MyOntarioApp
FENTANYL KILLS
 Opioid usage is on the rise, presenting a growing trend in San Bernardino County. The Ontario Fire Department is working with San Bernardino County Fire Chiefs and San Bernardino County Public Health to prevent fentanyl and opioid related death and injury.
Civic Center Campus Expansion
 The City of Ontario began work on the Civic Center Campus Expansion last summer, a part of the broader Ontario Plan to revitalize downtown. This effort envisions a modernized Civic Center Campus that will attract more activity in the downtown and optimize available space.
Construction began last fall with the new location for Fire Station #1 on the corner of Sultana Avenue and D Street.
For the latest updates and to learn more about the broader Ontario plan, visit 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.
Snow Day at Bon View Park
 Join us for a fun-filled Snow Day with snow play areas, sled runs, arctic crafts, games, and refreshments! For more information, please call the Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.
Snow Day at Bon View Park
1010 S. Bon View Ave., Ontario, CA | Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 10 AM - 2 PM
For more information, please call (909) 395-2020
Visit: OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents
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January 2 & 16
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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January 2 - 12
The City's Integrated Waste Department will collect Christmas trees Tuesday, January 2 through Friday, January 12. Natural trees are chipped, mixed with leaves, and recycled into rich compost for beneficial reuse.
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January 27
Snow Day at Bon View Park! Join us for a fun-filled Snow Day with snow play areas, sled runs, arctic crafts, games, and refreshments! Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 10 AM - 2 PM
For more information, please call the Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.
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