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, July 2 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 PM
National Night Out: Looking For Host Neighborhoods
 Interested in planning a block party in your neighborhood? This is the perfect way to meet your neighbors and connect with the City of Ontario. Deadline to register as a host is July 7.
¿Está interesado en organizar una fiesta en su vecindario? National Night Out es el momento ideal para organizar a su vecindario, conocer a sus vecinos y conectarse con la ciudad de Ontario. La fecha límite para registrarse como anfitrión es el 7 de julio; el evento se llevará a cabo el 6 de agosto.
Celebrate Independence Day in Ontario
 Independence Day Parade
Ontario’s Independence Day Parade will take place along Euclid Avenue beginning at 9:00 AM. The Parade begins at Fourth Street and heads south on the southbound lanes to G Street where the route will cross over to the northbound lanes heading south to the end of the parade route at B Street.
All-States Picnic
Enjoy the "All-States Picnic" family activities at Ontario Town Square (224 N. Euclid Avenue) starting at 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Bring your own picnic or visit one of the food vendors. Family friendly activities will include free crafts, games, and an Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band Performance.
Fireworks Spectacular
The Fireworks Spectacular show and festivities will take place at Westwind Park (2455 E. Riverside Drive). The park will open at 5:00 PM. New this year, a patriotic drone show at 8:45 PM followed by the Fireworks Spectacular at 9:00 PM.
  The West Valley Connector (WVC)
The West Valley Connector (WVC) project will be a 100% zero-emission Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, 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 help build transit connectivity by linking ONT, two Metrolink lines (San Bernardino and Riverside) and multiple major activity centers along the route including Ontario Mills and Victoria Gardens. Headways will be 10 minutes in the peak commute period and 15 minutes off-peak, providing a high level of service to the community.
New Traffic Patterns on Holt Boulevard
If you've driven down Holt Boulevard recently, you noticed a new traffic pattern on Holt Boulevard between Corona Avenue and Grove Avenue. Crews are restriping and shifting all lanes of traffic to the south to create a protected work area along westbound (WB) Holt Boulevard while construction takes place to widen the WB roadway to accommodate the new center running bus lane. If you must drive on Holt, plan ahead, leave early, and follow construction signage for the new lane configuration.
This configuration will be in place for approximately 10 months. Two lanes will be maintained in each direction of Holt Boulevard during this time, however street parking will be eliminated in the work zones for the duration of the project.
Once work is complete along WB Holt Boulevard, all lanes will shift north to the newly constructed roadway and crews will perform the same work in the opposite direction to accommodate the widening of the eastbound (EB) roadway.
Traveling This Summer?
 The summer season is here and we want to know, are our Ontario residents traveling this summer? And how do you plan on staying cool this season? Be it a tropical vacation or hanging by the pool, make sure to bring this Ontario branded fan with you.
Snap an iconic photo with it, share the photo with us, tag us on social media, and you could get an Ontario goodie bag!
Send us a message on Instagram or Facebook to claim your FREE Ontario fan and take it with you this summer!
Ontario Acquires Euclid Avenue
 The City of Ontario has taken yet another bold and visionary step in the renaissance of its Downtown, acquiring control of historic Euclid Avenue from the state and creating new opportunities for the central district’s main north-south corridor.
The transfer of ownership, which took effect June 20, 2024, gives the City the authority to make improvements to Euclid as it sees fit, which may include more activation in the green belt, improved light synchronization and enhanced wayfinding and signage. Euclid Avenue and its beautifully preserved median encompass all of the historic thoroughfare within the City boundaries, from the I-10 freeway at the northern edge Merrill Avenue on the southern edge.
The downtown renaissance offers a unique blend of history, economic opportunity and livability, elements of which include modern affordable housing, state-of-the-art transit, restaurants and retail, a university campus and adaptive re-use of historic structures.
The newest addition to downtown dining is the Mule Car Smokehouse, located at 200 N. Euclid Avenue at the former Bank of Italy building, built in 1923, and underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation. The project also includes a separate rooftop restaurant and bar, El Balcon, that will offer tapas-style fare, cocktails and live music. It will overlook Town Square, a popular location for events such as the Summer Concert series. This development is a prime example of the City’s commitment to establishing the downtown area as a regional destination.
The Art of Healing
 The Art of Healing
The Ontario Museum of History & Art (OMHA) and Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) are pleased to present The Art of Healing, the fourth collaboration between the two museums. All four exhibits have been organized in the same way: presenting a single theme, interpreted in two distinct ways.
The Art of Healing explores the concept of art promoting healing in those who are ill, their families, and in the artists themselves. Locally, this was exemplified in the mid-1950s when San Antonio Community Hospital assembled an art collection to display on hospital walls and in patient rooms. As its name implies, CCMA’s exhibit Highlights from the San Antonio Hospital Collection presents selected works of art from the hospital’s collection. OMHA’s exhibition, Holistic Expressions, showcases the transformative power art can have on the healing process through the work of five artists living in Southern California.
The Art of Healing | 📍Chaffey Community Museum of Art
217 S Lemon Ave, Ontario, CA 91761
📅 June 27 - October 20, 2024
Ontario Silver S.T.A.R.S. Program
 Are you familiar with our Silver S.T.A.R.S. program?
The City of Ontario offers free transportation to and from the Ontario Senior Center for Ontario residents. This service is available Monday- Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. All pick-up and drop-off times are pre-scheduled. For our Ontario active adults 62 years and up. For more information and to schedule an appointment, please call (909)-395-2886
Additional Funding Acquired
The City of Ontario is thankful to Omnitrans for funding our Ontario Silver S.T.A.R.S. Program. In July 2022, Ontario received Measure I funds in the amount of $675,582 ($495,582 in operating funding and $180.000 in capital funding) to fund the implementation of the Silver S.T.A.R.S. program out of the Recreation & Community Services Department.
Since then, City staff have worked diligently to ramp up operations and implement the program. We are also pleased to announce that we were recently notified that the City of Ontario received continued and new funding to expand operations of the Ontario Silver S.T.A.R.S. program. Over the next two years, Ontario will receive an additional $1,190,284 ($1,005,290 in operating funding and $184,994 in capital funding) in Measure I funding from Omnitrans for this program. The new funding will allow for the purchase of additional vehicles, additional staffing resources, expand transportation options to other city facilities and non-emergency medical appointments, grocery shopping, and expansion of the program hours into the evenings and weekends.
Summer Concert Series 2024
 Continue enjoying the sensational concerts at Ontario Town Square every Wednesday through July 31st.
Then, we're taking the party to Celebration Park North on Thursday, July 25th, and keeping the groove alive until August 22nd!
Get revved up with pre-show activities starting at 5 PM, and then get ready to be wowed as the show kicks off at 7 PM! These are free, family friendly events. Get set for the ultimate summer of music and memories!
2024 Summer Concert Series
Ontario Town Square 224 N. Euclid Ave.
Wednesday, July 3 | Stone Soul (Motown)
Wednesday, July 10 | We Belong (Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Tribute)
Wednesday, July 17 | No Duh! (No Doubt Tribute)
Wednesday, July 24 | Vicky Cabrera & Lety Lopez (Vocalist & Mariachi)
Wednesday, July 31 | Anything for Salinas (Selena Tribute)
Celebration Park North 4980 S. Celebration
Thursday, July 25 | As If! (90’s Tribute)
Thursday, August 1 | Red Hot Tribute (Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute)
Thursday, August 8 | 24K Magic (Bruno Mars Tribute)
Thursday, August 15 | Twist on Taylor (Taylor Swift Tribute)
Thursday, August 22 | Savor the Band (Santana Tribute)
Music • Entertainment • Ontario Upcoming Events
Ontario Events
- 7/3: Summer Concert Series: Stone Soul [Motown]
- 7/4: 4th of July Parade • All States Picnic • Drone Show • Fireworks Spectacular
- 7/5: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
- 7/10: Summer Concert Series: We Belong [Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Tribute]
- 7/12: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)
- 7/17: No Duh! [No Doubt Tribute]
- 7/19: Marcel: The Shell with Shoes On (2021)
- 7/24: Vicky Cabrera & Lety Lopez [Vocalist & Mariachi]
- 7/25: As If! [90's Tribute] (Celebration Park North)
- 7/26: Trolls Band Together (2023)
- 7/31: Anything for Salinas [Selena Tribute]
- 8/1: Red Hot Tribute [Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute] (Celebration Park North)
 Ontario Convention Center
- Learn more about Ontario's Convention Center (here).
- For the latest news, click here.
Toyota Arena
- 7/2: Country Night at The Backyard
- 7/6: Golden Boy Promotions Presents: ZEPEDA VS. CABRERA
- 7/9: Social Media Influencer Night at The Backyard
- 7/16: Bestie Night at The Backyard
- 7/20: Leo Dan
- 7/23: Latin Night at The Backyard
- 7/30: Throwback Night at The Backyard
- 8/3: ASAP Natin 'to
- 8/6: IE's Best Night at The Backyard
- 8/9 - 8/11: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show on Earth
- 8/21: Don Omar "Back to Reggaeton" Tour
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Movies in the Park
 Join us on Friday evenings at Movies in the Park at Ontario Town Square! We will have crafts for the youth starting at 7 PM, food vendors, and more! The movie begins at the beginning of dusk.
July 5 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
July 12 – Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)
July 19 – Marcel: The Shell with Shoes On (2021)
July 26 – Trolls Band Together (2023)
Movies in the Park | 📍Ontario Town Square
224 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario, CA
📅 Fridays June 7 - July 26, 2024 | 7 PM
⭐ Free All Ages Event
Community Improvement: Tip of the Month
 Pool Safety and Pool Maintenance
Did you know that the Ontario Municipal Code (OMC 5.22.02 (k)) and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC 303.1, 303.2) require property owners with swimming pools to keep them “clean and sanitary, and in good repair”? Additionally, pools must be enclosed by a fence at least 48 inches high with self-closing and self-latching gate hardware.
Properly maintaining your pool is crucial for neighborhood safety and health. Neglected pools can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus in our community.
While adult supervision of children around pools is irreplaceable, maintaining clear water and installing proper fencing and gate hardware adds vital layers of protection against drowning.
To report an unmaintained pool in your neighborhood, please contact the Community Improvement Department at (909) 395-2007. Let's work together to keep our community safe and healthy!
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
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July 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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July 4
9:00 AM: Parade on Euclid
9:30 AM: All States Picnic (Town Square)
8:45 PM: Drone Show (Westwind Park)
9:00 PM: Fireworks Show
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