Ontario council approves water rules and Archibald land sale after broad public comment
September 01, 2026 | Ontario, San Bernardino County, California
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The Ontario City Council met and passed two headline measures after a lengthy public comment period: a strengthened water‑conservation ordinance (item 14) and a purchase‑and‑sale agreement with Archibald Property LLC for 8.64 acres near Archibald Avenue and Inland Empire Boulevard (item 15). Both items passed on unanimous 5‑0 votes.
Residents used the public‑comment period to press the council on water policy, housing and parks. Angie Miramontes urged the city to couple turf removal with native, water‑wise landscaping and rain‑capture features; Tina Silva requested a written report documenting local immigration‑enforcement incidents since June 2025; and several speakers urged stricter protections for mobile‑home residents and better restroom and lighting at athletic fields.
The council pulled consent item 13 — a voluntary mobile‑home accord — for separate discussion. Council Member Alan Wapner outlined the accord’s tenant‑origin history and moved to approve it. The record in the provided transcript segments shows the motion and second but does not include a final tally on that item.
On Item 14, staff introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 8A of Title 6 of the municipal code to tighten the city’s water‑conservation plan; the council opened and closed the hearing with no speakers and approved the ordinance, 5‑0. On Item 15 the council heard opposing and supportive public comment about selling city land; staff said the city acquired the property in March to secure a high‑quality, mixed‑use development and recommended a sale under the economic‑opportunity statute.
Economic Development Director Jennifer Hiramoto told the council the project would deliver roughly 50,000 square feet of dining and commercial space and cited staff estimates including about 725 temporary and permanent jobs, a projected 450% increase in property tax revenue, and roughly $53.5 million in private investment. Council members expressed support and moved to approve the purchase‑and‑sale agreement; the vote carried 5‑0.
The meeting closed with direction that staff bring back a general‑plan briefing and supplemental information about warehousing and land‑use options after a council member asked staff to study a possible pause on new warehouse construction.
Residents used the public‑comment period to press the council on water policy, housing and parks. Angie Miramontes urged the city to couple turf removal with native, water‑wise landscaping and rain‑capture features; Tina Silva requested a written report documenting local immigration‑enforcement incidents since June 2025; and several speakers urged stricter protections for mobile‑home residents and better restroom and lighting at athletic fields.
The council pulled consent item 13 — a voluntary mobile‑home accord — for separate discussion. Council Member Alan Wapner outlined the accord’s tenant‑origin history and moved to approve it. The record in the provided transcript segments shows the motion and second but does not include a final tally on that item.
On Item 14, staff introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 8A of Title 6 of the municipal code to tighten the city’s water‑conservation plan; the council opened and closed the hearing with no speakers and approved the ordinance, 5‑0. On Item 15 the council heard opposing and supportive public comment about selling city land; staff said the city acquired the property in March to secure a high‑quality, mixed‑use development and recommended a sale under the economic‑opportunity statute.
Economic Development Director Jennifer Hiramoto told the council the project would deliver roughly 50,000 square feet of dining and commercial space and cited staff estimates including about 725 temporary and permanent jobs, a projected 450% increase in property tax revenue, and roughly $53.5 million in private investment. Council members expressed support and moved to approve the purchase‑and‑sale agreement; the vote carried 5‑0.
The meeting closed with direction that staff bring back a general‑plan briefing and supplemental information about warehousing and land‑use options after a council member asked staff to study a possible pause on new warehouse construction.
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