Ontario council approves Euclid recycled-water project, clears parcels for housing and amends fireworks fines
July 07, 2026 | Ontario, San Bernardino County, California
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The Ontario City Council voted unanimously on July 7 to approve a suite of items that included a recycled-water project on Euclid Avenue, the declaration of two city-owned parcels as exempt for affordable-housing development, and an amendment to the municipal code governing fireworks fines.
The council opened and closed a public hearing on the Euclid Avenue recycled-water system project and adopted a mitigated negative declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act. The agenda packet asked the council to award a construction contract to All Cities Engineering Inc., approve a professional-services agreement with "Aurora Ardura Group Inc," and amend agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers Inc. and Smith Emery Laboratories Inc. Chris Robles, a public commenter, said he supported recycled water but asked why the city used a mitigated negative declaration instead of an environmental impact report, how the 15% contingency was calculated and how consultants and contractors were selected. "Conserving an estimated 25,000,000 gallons of potable water annually is good public policy," Robles said, while urging more public explanation before final approvals.
Council members then took an electronic vote; Mayor announced the item passed 5-0.
The council next considered two city parcels — identified on the record as 801 South Mountain Avenue (APN 1011-382-09) and 1015 West Mission Boulevard (APN 1011-382-65) — and adopted a resolution declaring them exempt from surplus-land procedures for affordable-housing development. Notice and affidavits of compliance were on file; the motion passed 5-0.
Separately, the council adopted an administrative amendment to Section 4-21-05(a) of the Ontario Municipal Code pertaining to enforcement and fines for fireworks. The staff report and the motion to pass were approved 5-0.
Votes at a glance: all recorded council votes on the consent calendar, the Euclid recycled-water project (item 15), the parcel exemption (item 16) and the fireworks fines amendment (item 17) passed unanimously, 5-0.
The meeting packet also included an updated exhibit for an assessment resolution under agenda item 4; the City Manager reported updated assessments of $450,186.42 related to 544 parcels and $99,305.73 collected, postponed or settled for 300 parcels through 9 a.m. on July 7, 2026.
The council concluded with routine staff and council matters, including praise for the Fourth of July parade and a reminder that the city would post cooling-station information on its website for an expected heat spell. The next council meeting is scheduled for July 21.
The council opened and closed a public hearing on the Euclid Avenue recycled-water system project and adopted a mitigated negative declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act. The agenda packet asked the council to award a construction contract to All Cities Engineering Inc., approve a professional-services agreement with "Aurora Ardura Group Inc," and amend agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers Inc. and Smith Emery Laboratories Inc. Chris Robles, a public commenter, said he supported recycled water but asked why the city used a mitigated negative declaration instead of an environmental impact report, how the 15% contingency was calculated and how consultants and contractors were selected. "Conserving an estimated 25,000,000 gallons of potable water annually is good public policy," Robles said, while urging more public explanation before final approvals.
Council members then took an electronic vote; Mayor announced the item passed 5-0.
The council next considered two city parcels — identified on the record as 801 South Mountain Avenue (APN 1011-382-09) and 1015 West Mission Boulevard (APN 1011-382-65) — and adopted a resolution declaring them exempt from surplus-land procedures for affordable-housing development. Notice and affidavits of compliance were on file; the motion passed 5-0.
Separately, the council adopted an administrative amendment to Section 4-21-05(a) of the Ontario Municipal Code pertaining to enforcement and fines for fireworks. The staff report and the motion to pass were approved 5-0.
Votes at a glance: all recorded council votes on the consent calendar, the Euclid recycled-water project (item 15), the parcel exemption (item 16) and the fireworks fines amendment (item 17) passed unanimously, 5-0.
The meeting packet also included an updated exhibit for an assessment resolution under agenda item 4; the City Manager reported updated assessments of $450,186.42 related to 544 parcels and $99,305.73 collected, postponed or settled for 300 parcels through 9 a.m. on July 7, 2026.
The council concluded with routine staff and council matters, including praise for the Fourth of July parade and a reminder that the city would post cooling-station information on its website for an expected heat spell. The next council meeting is scheduled for July 21.
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