Local Services Measure
 On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, the Ontario City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to place a measure to approve a Transactions and Use Tax (sales tax) at the rate of one cent (1¢) on the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election ballot.
On November 8, 2022, Ontario residents will vote on the City of Ontario Local Services Measure to consider additional local general funding that could be used for infrastructure improvement projects, as well as to enhance City services and programs.
If approved by a majority of Ontario’s voters, this measure will take the City’s sales tax from the current rate of 7.75% to 8.75%, generating approximately $95 million per year in local revenue. All funds generated from the measure will be used to benefit Ontario residents and businesses, and are subject to annual financial audits – no money could be taken by the state, county, or other cities.
CLICK HERE for more information on the City of Ontario Local Services Measure, including the types of projects the City could complete within the next 10 years with the additional funding from the measure.
Yard Sale This Weekend – August 5, 6, & 7
The next citywide yard sale event is this weekend – Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7. Yard sales will only be 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.
 The City of Ontario’s Community Life & Culture Agency, the Ontario Museum of History & Art and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art are excited to announce the Fourth Annual Ontario Festival of the Arts to be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10 AM – 5 PM. The Festival exemplifies the City’s commitment to make Ontario the destination for arts and culture in Southern California.
Are you an artist interested in participating in this event!? We are now accepting applications for artists until Monday, August 8. Don't miss out, click here to apply today!
For more information about the Ontario Festival of the Arts, please contact OntarioArts@OntarioCA.gov or call (909) 395-2222.
Get Out & Eat, August 5 – 14
 The Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau presents Greater Ontario Restaurant Week (GO Restaurant Week) promoting restaurants throughout Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga. Visit your regular favorites or discover a new hidden gem during the Greater Ontario Restaurant Week Friday, August 5 though Sunday, August 14.
When you Stay, Shop and Dine locally, you are directly supporting the success of our local businesses.
Click here for more information.
The arts come out at night during the tri monthly Ontario Art Walk!
The next Ontario Art Walk will be held on on Saturday, August 20 from 6 PM – 9 PM. Enjoy the evening with art exhibitions, pop-up galleries, artist talks, creative workshops, live music and arts events sponsored by local artists, performers, organizations and businesses in the Downtown Ontario Arts District.
For more information, visit www.OntarioArtWalk.org
Summer Concert Series Continues!
 The 25th Annual Summer Concert Series continues to offer a great line-up of live music for the community to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Wednesday, August 3 concert will be held at Ontario Town Square (224 N. Euclid Avenue). The fun will continue on Thursdays, August 11-25, at Celebration Park North (4980 S. Celebration Avenue).
For more information, visit OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents or call the Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.
New York Times Best-Selling Author Event – September 11
 The Friends of Ontario City Library will be hosting New York Times Best-Selling Author Kristina McMorris as she debuts her new book The Ways We Hide on Sunday, September 11 at 3 PM at the Ovitt Family Community Library (215 E. C Street).
The Ways We Hide, is a harrowing WWII tale of love and betrayal. Inspired by true accounts, this is the fascinating story of a mastermind illusionist and inventor who is called upon by MI9 British Intelligence to develop escape devices to help Allied prisoners escape German forces.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is on a first come first served basis. For more information, visit www.FriendsofOntarioCityLibrary.org or call (909) 395-2224.
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, August 16 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 20 at 6:30 PM
Ontario Water Conservation Plan – Stage 3
 On July 19, 2022, the Ontario City Council implemented Stage 3 of the City's Water Conservation Plan.
The following includes Stage 3 Water Use Restrictions as well as some of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Water Use Restrictions that are also in effect:
- No person shall irrigate between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM and no person shall irrigate any more than 4 days a week.
- Except as required for health or sanitary purposes, washing of sidewalks, driveways or other paved surfaces is prohibited.
- Washing of motor vehicles shall only be done with a hand-held bucket or a hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle.
- All water customers shall promptly repair all leaks from indoor or outdoor plumbing fixtures.
- No water customer shall cause water to run off landscape areas into adjoining streets, sidewalks, or other paved areas.
- All customers are prohibited from irrigating during and within 48 hours following measurable rainfall.
- All persons are prohibited from irrigating with potable water any ornamental turf on public street medians.
The City of Ontario Municipal Utilities Company provides water conservation programs and resources to promote water use efficiency, and encourages you to do your part in helping us conserve water. Every Drop Counts.
For more information including drought updates, visit www.OntarioWaterWise.com.
#CityHallSelfie Day – Monday, August 15
 The seventh annual #CityHallSelfie Day is Monday, August 15, 2022! Participation is easy:
- Take a picture of yourself, with friends or family in front of a City facility
- Post the picture on social media with the hashtag #CityofOntario and #CityHallSelfie
- Tag us @Ontario.California on Facebook, @CityofOntario on Twitter, and @CityofOntario on Instagram
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