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OntarioOR averageUS Census ACS
Population
11,728
Per-capita income
$25,812
Median home value
$217,500
Bachelor's or higher
18%
Typical home value $312,219 +2.5% yr/yr · +24.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$21.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$19.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$8.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$2.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,712 (FY2023)

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00

Airport Committee

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. AIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Airport Committee has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. 1) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Bill Hager John Freeburg Pete Morgan Charlotte Hatch Michael Franks Vice-Chair Rick Todd _____ Chairman Shawn Coleman ____ Alternate: Jim Beaumont _____ Council Liaison _____ City Manager ____ Airport Manager _____ FBO _____ 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Agenda was posted on August 28, 2026. Copies of the Agenda are available from the City Hall Customer Service Counter and on the city's website at www.ontariooregon.org. 3) MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA 4) MOTION TO ADOPT MINUTES A) Airport Committee Meeting Minutes August 3, 2026 5) Public Comment Citizens may address the Airport Committee; however, the Committee may not be able to provide an immediate answer or response. Out of respect to the Committee and others in attendance, please limit your comment to three (3) minutes. Please state your name and city of residence for the record. 6) NEW BUSINESS …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 15:00

General

Ontario Public Works Committee to vote on water user rate increase

The City of Ontario Public Works Committee will meet on September 10, 2026, to consider a motion to increase water user rates. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from April 21, 2026, and receiving updates on operations and projects. No specific dollar amounts or percentage increases are listed in the provided text.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026, 3:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Committee has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during the meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City Council may recess/adjourn to Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) as follows: (a) Employment of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (b) Discipline of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (d) Labor Negotiations; (e) Real Property Transactions; (f) Exempt Public Records; (g) Trade Negotiations; (h) Litigation [Current or Potential]/Consult with Legal Counsel; (i) Performance Evaluation of Public Officers and Employees; (j) Trade Negotiations; and/or (l) Labor Negotiations. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation services, contact the City at 8 …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 15:00

Public Works Committee

Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 18:00

Parks Committee

Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00

Airport Committee

Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00

Parks Committee

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 15:00

Public Works Committee

Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:00

Airport Committee

Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 15:00

Public Works Committee

Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 18:00

Parks Committee

Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:00

Airport Committee

Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 15:00

Public Works Committee

Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 18:00

Parks Committee

Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 15:00

Public Works Committee

Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 15:00

Public Works Committee

Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 15:00

Public Works Committee

Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 15:00

Public Works Committee

Tue May 18, 2027 · 15:00

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Public Works Committee

Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 15:00

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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider new liquor license, aviation land lease, water rate study

The Ontario City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 25, 2026, with a consent agenda, public comments, and several new business items. Key actions include a new liquor license application for Juan Juan Burritos, an aviation storage land lease agreement, and a discussion on a water rate study. The meeting also includes department updates and a possible letter of support for Oasis House.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL – CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the City Council has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during the Study Session or Regular Meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City Council may recess/adjourn to Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) as follows: (a) Employment of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (b) Discipline of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (d) Labor Negotiations; (e) Real Property Transactions; (f) Exempt Public Records; (g) Trade Negotiations; (h) Litigation [Current or Potential]/Consult with Legal Counsel; (i) Performance Evaluation of Public Officers and Employees; (j) Trade Negotiations; and/or (l) Labor Negotiations. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation s …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:00

Parks Committee

Parks Committee to hear Greenspace Master Plan update and Moore Park report

The Ontario Parks Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, hear public comments, and receive a presentation from Greenworks PC on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Greenspace Master Plan. They will also discuss updates on Moore Park. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the master plan presentation and the Moore Park update.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Parks Committee has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation services, contact the City at (541) 889-7684 at least one working day prior to the need for services and every reasonable effort to accommodate the need will be made. 1) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Tom Thompson _____ Michael Braden _____ Andrew Maeda _____ Tyler Whitaker _____ Vice-Chair Michael Partin Chair Mike Pratt _____ Sandy Shelton _____ Council Liaison _____ City Manager/Community Development Director _____ Public Works Director 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Agenda was posted on August 18, 2026. C …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

City Council meeting cancelled

The scheduled meeting for August 11, 2026, is listed as cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL – CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the City Council has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during the Study Session or Regular Meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City Council may recess/adjourn to Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) as follows: (a) Employment of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (b) Discipline of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (d) Labor Negotiations; (e) Real Property Transactions; (f) Exempt Public Records; (g) Trade Negotiations; (h) Litigation [Current or Potential]/Consult with Legal Counsel; (i) Performance Evaluation of Public Officers and Employees; (j) Trade Negotiations; and/or (l) Labor Negotiations. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation services, c …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting cancelled

This Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. No substantive items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Commission has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation services, contact the City at (541) 889-7684 at least one working day prior to the need for services and every reasonable effort to accommodate the need will be made. 1) CALL TO ORDER Rol l Call: Blu Fortner _____ Al Christiani _____ Vacant _____ Max Twombly _____ Tyler Whitaker _____ William Ecret _____ Chair John Breidenbach _____ Council Liaison _____ City Manager ____ Planning & Zoning Director _____ Planning & Zoning Technician _____ 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Agenda was posted on . Copies of the Agenda are available at …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00

Airport Committee

Aviation storage land lease agreement on agenda

The Airport Committee will consider an Aviation Storage Land Lease Agreement as old business and receive reports on the Airport Budget Status for May 2026 and the Silverhawk FBO Fuel Terminal. The meeting includes public comment and adoption of prior minutes.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. AIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Airport Committee has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. 1) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Bill Hager John Freeburg Pete Morgan Charlotte Hatch Michael Franks Vice-Chair Rick Todd _____ Chairman Shawn Coleman ____ Alternate: Jim Beaumont _____ Council Liaison _____ City Manager ____ Airport Manager _____ FBO _____ 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Agenda was posted on July 31, 2026. Copies of the Agenda are available from the City Hall Customer Service Counter and on the city's website at www.ontariooregon.org. 3) MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA 4) MOTION TO ADOPT MINUTES A) Airport Committee Minutes July 6, 2026 5) Public Comment Citizens may address the Airport Committee; however, the Committee may not be able to provide an immediate answer or response. Out of respect to the Committee and others in attendance, please limit your comment to three (3) minutes. Please state your name and city of residence for the record. 6) OLD BUSINESS A) Aviation Storage Land …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to review Greenspace Master Plan and bond refunding

The City Council will receive a presentation on the Greenspace Master Plan from Greenworks PC. The body is also considering two bond refunding resolutions and a task order for a chemical storage facility.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL – CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the City Council has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during the Study Session or Regular Meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City Council may recess/adjourn to Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) as follows: (a) Employment of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (b) Discipline of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (d) Labor Negotiations; (e) Real Property Transactions; (f) Exempt Public Records; (g) Trade Negotiations; (h) Litigation [Current or Potential]/Consult with Legal Counsel; (i) Performance Evaluation of Public Officers and Employees; (j) Trade Negotiations; and/or (l) Labor Negotiations. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation ser …
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City of Ontario 444 SW 4" Street Ontario, OR 97914 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 28, 2026 The scheduled meeting of the Ontario City Council was called to order by Mayor Deborah Folden at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council members present were Deborah Folden, Susann Mills, Michael Braden, and John Kirby. Penny Bakefelt, Ken Hart, and Adrianna Contreras were excused. Staff present were Dan Cummings, Tori Barnett, Corinna Hysell, Clint Benson, Tatiana Burgess, Marshall Pierce, Al Haun, and Jason Cooper. AGENDA This Agenda was posted Friday, July 24, 2026. Copies of the Agenda are available from the City Hall Customer Service Counter and on the city’s website www.ontariooregon.org. KIRBY moved, MILLS seconded, TO ADOPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Roll call vote: Mills-yes; Braden- yes; Hart-out; Contreras-out; Kirby-yes; Bakefelt-out; Folden-yes. Motion carried 4/0/3. CONSENT AGENDA KIRBY moved, BRADEN seconded, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, WHICH CONSISTED OF ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 14, 2026. Roll call vote: Mills-yes; Braden-yes; Hart-out; Contreras- out; Kirby-yes; Bakefelt-out; Folden-yes. Motion carried 4/0/3. PRESENTATION Greenspace Master Plan Update: Greenworks, PC Matt Piccone, Greenworks, Senior Landscape Architect and Project Manager, presented. Agenda |» Sito Visit and Global Village Highlights ° Analysis Resource Overview i Tree lists + Recommendations and prioritized planting sites » Im …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 18:00

Parks Committee

Ontario Parks Committee meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Parks Committee has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements ha St. 1) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Tom Thompson Michael Braden Andrew Mgeda Vice-Chair Michael Partin Chair Mike Pratt Council Liaison City Manager/Copgag uni Develo} 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Agenda was posted on . Copies of the Ndi are availa ity Hall and on the city's website at www.ontariooregon.org. 3) MOTION TO ADOPT AGE Ss 4) 5) zens may address the Parks Committee; however, the Parks Committee may not be able to provide an immediate answer pect to the members and others in attendance, please limit your comment to three (3) minutes. Please state your name and city 6) PRESENTATIONS 7) OLD BUSINESS 8) NEW BUSINESS 9) HAND-OUTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 10) CORRESPONDENCE, COMMENTS AND EX-OFFICIO REPORTS 11) ADJOURN The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race. color. religion, ancestry, national origin. political affiliation, sex. age. marital status. physical or ment …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Ontario City Council to review liquor license and contract amendment

The City Council will consider a liquor license application and a contract amendment for Operations Management International, Inc. The body will also address vacancies on the Planning Commission and a donation for an AED.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves Public Works contract increase and new liquor license

The City Council approved a 4.26% contract increase for Operations Management International, Inc. (Jacobs) to maintain Public Works. Council also recommended a liquor license for Café Huichol, LLC and appointed two new members to the Planning Commission.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL – CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the City Council has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during the Study Session or Regular Meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City Council may recess/adjourn to Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) as follows: (a) Employment of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (b) Discipline of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (d) Labor Negotiations; (e) Real Property Transactions; (f) Exempt Public Records; (g) Trade Negotiations; (h) Litigation [Current or Potential]/Consult with Legal Counsel; (i) Performance Evaluation of Public Officers and Employees; (j) Trade Negotiations; and/or (l) Labor Negotiations. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation ser …
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City of Ontario 444 SW 4" Street Ontario, OR 97914 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 14, 2026 The scheduled meeting of the Ontario City Council was called to order by Mayor Deborah Folden at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council members present were Deborah Folden, Susann Mills, Michael Braden, Penny Bakefelt, John Kirby, Ken Hart, and Adrianna Contreras. Staff present were Dan Cummings, Tori Barnett, Corinna Hysell, Clint Benson, Kari Ott, Andy Wood, Casey Mordhorst, Tatiana Burgess, Marshall Pierce, Al Haun, and Jason Cooper. AGENDA This Agenda was posted Friday, July 10, 2026. Copies of the Agenda are available from the City Hall Customer Service Counter and on the city's website www.ontariooregon.org. MILLS moved, CONTRERAS seconded, TO ADOPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Roll call vote: Mills-yes; Braden-yes; Hart-yes; Contreras-yes; Kirby-yes; Bakefelt-yes; Folden-yes. Motion carried 7/0/O. CONSENT AGENDA MILLS moved, CONTRERAS seconded, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, WHICH CONSISTED OF ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 2026, AND JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 2026. Roll call vote: Mills-yes; Braden-yes; Hart-yes; Contreras-yes; Kirby-yes; Bakefelt-yes; Folden-yes. Motion carried 7/0/0. PUBLIC COMMENT Jeff Parker, Ontario Sanitary Service, Ontario, stated: Good evening. My name is Jeff Parker. | am from Ontario. I’m the manager of Ontario Sanitation. It was brought to my at …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The July 13, 2026, Ontario Planning Commission agenda contains only standard procedural items and ends with 'CANCELLED', indicating the meeting will not take place. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Commission has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation services, contact the City at (541) 889-7684 at least one working day prior to the need for services and every reasonable effort to accommodate the need will be made. 1) CALL TO ORDER Rol l Call: Blu Fortner _____ Al Christiani _____ Vacant _____ Vacant _____ Tyler Whitaker _____ William Ecret _____ Chair John Breidenbach _____ Council Liaison _____ City Manager ____ Planning & Zoning Director _____ Planning & Zoning Technician _____ 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Agenda was posted on . Copies of the Agenda are available at the Co …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 14:40

Planning Commission

Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:00

Airport Committee

Airport Committee to review draft aviation storage lease agreement

The Airport Committee will meet to discuss a draft aviation storage lease agreement. The committee will also review an airport budget status report from April 2026.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. AIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Airport Committee has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. 1) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Bill Hager John Freeburg Pete Morgan Charlotte Hatch Michael Franks Vice-Chair Rick Todd _____ Chairman Shawn Coleman ____ Alternate: Jim Beaumont _____ Council Liaison _____ City Manager ____ Airport Manager _____ FBO _____ 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Agenda was posted on July 3, 2026. Copies of the Agenda are available from the City Hall Customer Service Counter and on the city's website at www.ontariooregon.org. 3) MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA 4) MOTION TO ADOPT MINUTES A) Airport Committee Meeting Minutes June 1, 2026 5) Public Comment Citizens may address the Airport Committee; however, the Committee may not be able to provide an immediate answer or response. Out of respect to the Committee and others in attendance, please limit your comment to three (3) minutes. Please state your name and city of residence for the record. 6) NEW BUSINESS A) Draft Aviation St …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to adopt FY2026-2027 annual budget, hear River Intake project funding

The council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. They will also hear notices for the River Intake Project under CDBG funding, including design services and construction application. Additionally, the council will vote on contracts for rural and mutual aid, and a resolution on finance end-of-year.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2026-27 budget, fire agreements, and water intake grant application

The Ontario City Council approved the FY 2026-27 annual budget, a supplemental budget resolution, and two fire service agreements. It also authorized staff to apply for a $2 million CDBG grant for the secondary river intake project. Councilor Braden abstained from voting on the Grant and Building fund appropriations due to a conflict of interest.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL – CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the City Council has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during the Study Session or Regular Meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City Council may recess/adjourn to Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) as follows: (a) Employment of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (b) Discipline of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (d) Labor Negotiations; (e) Real Property Transactions; (f) Exempt Public Records; (g) Trade Negotiations; (h) Litigation [Current or Potential]/Consult with Legal Counsel; (i) Performance Evaluation of Public Officers and Employees; (j) Trade Negotiations; and/or (l) Labor Negotiations. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation ser …
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City of Ontario 444 SW 4"* Street Ontario, OR 97914 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2026 The scheduled meeting of the Ontario City Council was called to order by Mayor Deborah Folden at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council members present were Deborah Folden, Susann Mills, Michael Braden, Penny Bakefelt, and John Kirby. Ken Hart and Adrianna Contreras were excused. Staff present were Dan Cummings, Tori Barnett, Corinna Hysell, Clint Benson, Kari Ott, Andy Wood, Tatiana Burgess, Marshall Pierce, Al Haun, and Cal Kunz. AGENDA This Agenda was posted Friday, June 19, 2026. Copies of the Agenda are available from the City Hall Customer Service Counter and on the city's website www.ontariooregon.org. BAKEFELT moved, MILLS seconded, TO ADOPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Roll call vote: Mills-yes; Braden-yes; Hart-out; Contreras-out; Kirby-yes; Bakefelt-yes; Folden-yes. Motion carried 5/0/2. CONSENT AGENDA KIRBY moved, BAKEFELT seconded, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, WHICH CONSISTED OF ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 2026. Roll call vote: Mills-yes; Braden-yes; Hart-out; Contreras- out; Kirby-yes; Bakefelt-yes; Folden-yes. Motion carried 5/0/2. PUBLIC COMMENT Annah Tubbs, Ontario, stated: / just wanted, in a general, my thoughts and feelings kind of sense. | just wanted to encourage the city to continue discussions around affordable housing, low income, low barrier housing development, transitional housing option …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 18:00

Parks Committee

Ontario Parks Committee meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or discussion topics are listed for this meeting.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Parks Committee has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Tom Thompson Michael Braden Andrew Maeda_____ Tyler Whitake Vice-Chair Michael Partin Chair Mike Pratt_____—s Sandy Shelton Council Liaison City Manager/Community Developme rector #di PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Agenda was posted on . Copies of the Agenda Ity's website at www.ontariooregon.org. are Hall MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA MOTION TO ADOPT M A) arch'19, 2 B) May 21, 20f6 PUBLIC NTS Citizens may address the Parks Committee; however, the Parks Committee may not be able to provide an immediate answer or response. Out of respect to the members and others in attendance, please limit your comment to three (3) minutes. Please state your name and city of residence for the record. PRESENTATIONS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS CORRESPONDENCE, COMMENTS AND EX-OFFICIO REPORTS ADJOURN The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold public hearing on proposed code amendments

The City Council will hold a public hearing to review a presentation on proposed code amendments. The council may then defer the matter to the Planning Commission.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL – CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the City Council has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during the Study Session or Regular Meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City Council may recess/adjourn to Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) as follows: (a) Employment of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (b) Discipline of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (d) Labor Negotiations; (e) Real Property Transactions; (f) Exempt Public Records; (g) Trade Negotiations; (h) Litigation [Current or Potential]/Consult with Legal Counsel; (i) Performance Evaluation of Public Officers and Employees; (j) Trade Negotiations; and/or (l) Labor Negotiations. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation s …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing on proposed code amendments

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed code amendments. The agenda provides no details on the content of the amendments. After the hearing, the commission will defer action to the City Council.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Commission has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation services, contact the City at (541) 889-7684 at least one working day prior to the need for services and every reasonable effort to accommodate the need will be made. 1) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Blu Fortner _____ Al Christiani _____ Vacant _____ Vacant _____ Tyler Whitaker _____ William Ecret _____ Chair John Breidenbach _____ Council Liaison _____ City Manager ____ Planning & Zoning Director _____ Planning & Zoning Technician _____ This Agenda was posted on June 3, 2026. Copies of the Agenda are available a …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold public hearing on annexation and rezoning of two tax lots

The City Council will consider several infrastructure bid awards and land leases. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the annexation and rezoning of specific tax lots to the City General Commercial Zone.

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✓ Decided: Council approves annexation and rezoning for 20-space RV park

The Ontario City Council approved the annexation of two tax lots (700 and 802) into the city and rezoned them from Urban Growth Area zones to City General Commercial (C-2), allowing development of a 20-space RV park. The council also awarded several construction and engineering contracts, including a helicopter parking pad, water storage tank design, and sewer rehabilitation. Utility billing write-offs were approved, with the mayor abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL – CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the City Council has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during the Study Session or Regular Meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City Council may recess/adjourn to Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) as follows: (a) Employment of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (b) Discipline of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (d) Labor Negotiations; (e) Real Property Transactions; (f) Exempt Public Records; (g) Trade Negotiations; (h) Litigation [Current or Potential]/Consult with Legal Counsel; (i) Performance Evaluation of Public Officers and Employees; (j) Trade Negotiations; and/or (l) Labor Negotiations. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation serv …
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City of Ontario 444 SW 4" Street Ontario, OR 97914 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 9, 2026 The scheduled meeting of the Ontario City Council was called to order by Mayor Deborah Folden at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council members present were Deborah Folden, Susann Mills, Michael Braden, Penny Bakefelt, and Adriana Contreras. Ken Hart and John Kirby were excused. Staff present were Dan Cummings, Tori Barnett, Corinna Hysell, Clint Benson, Kari Ott, Andy Wood, Tatiana Burgess, Casey Mordhorst, Marshall Pierce, Al Haun, and Jason Cooper. AGENDA This Agenda was posted Friday, June 5, 2026. Copies of the Agenda are available from the City Hall Customer Service Counter and on the city's website www.ontariooregon.org. MILLS moved, CONTRERAS seconded, TO ADOPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Roll call vote: Mills-yes; Braden-yes; Hart-out; Contreras-yes; Kirby-out; Bakefelt-yes; Folden-yes. Motion carried 5/0/2. CONSENT AGENDA BAKEFELT moved, MILLS seconded, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, WHICH CONSISTED OF ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 12, 2026. Roll call vote: Mills-yes; Braden-yes; Hart-out; Contreras- yes; Kirby-out; Bakefelt-yes; Folden-yes. Motion carried 5/0/2. PUBLIC COMMENT Travis Williams, Ontario Sanitary Service, stated: Just wanted to stop in and kind of give an update, kind of a mid-year update with Ontario Sanitary and the City of Ontario. | know that last time | was in here we had kind of talked about op …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:00

Airport Committee

Airport Committee to consider land lease for new hangar at 143 Cessna

The Airport Committee will discuss and potentially act on a land lease for a new hangar at 143 Cessna. Other discussion items include an aviation storage land lease, an airport budget status report, and a Card Lock City Grant. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and public comment.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. AIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Airport Committee has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. 1) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Bill Hager John Freeburg Pete Morgan Charlotte Hatch Michael Franks Vice-Chair Rick Todd _____ Chairman Shawn Coleman ____ Alternate: Jim Beaumont _____ Council Liaison _____ City Manager ____ Airport Manager _____ FBO _____ 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Agenda was posted on May 29, 2026. Copies of the Agenda are available from the City Hall Customer Service Counter and on the city's website at www.ontariooregon.org. 3) MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA 4) MOTION TO ADOPT MINUTES A) Airport Committee Minutes - May 4, 2026 5) Public Comment Citizens may address the Airport Committee; however, the Committee may not be able to provide an immediate answer or response. Out of respect to the Committee and others in attendance, please limit your comment to three (3) minutes. Please state your name and city of residence for the record. 6) NEW BUSINESS A) 143 Cessna Land Lease - …
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 18:00

Parks Committee

Parks Committee to review Greenspace Master Plan and Laxson Park discussion

The Ontario Parks Committee will meet to adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and review a presentation on the Greenspace Master Plan. A discussion item on Rotary Laxson Park will also be held. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Parks Committee has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation services, contact the City at (541) 889-7684 at least one working day prior to the need for services and every reasonable effort to accommodate the need will be made. 1) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Tom Thompson _____ Michael Braden _____ Andrew Maeda _____ Tyler Whitaker _____ Vice-Chair Michael Partin Chair Mike Pratt _____ Sandy Shelton _____ Council Liaison _____ City Manager/Community Development Director _____ Public Works Director 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Agenda was posted on May 20, 2026. Copies of t …
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council to vote on ordinance repealing city code chapters and street dedication hearing

The City Council will consider Ordinance #2846-2026 to repeal Chapters 3, 4, and 9 of Title 2 of the Ontario Municipal Code. A public hearing will be held on a deed of dedication for public right-of-way from the 8C School District to the city for streets and utilities. Council will also discuss requesting letters of support for Treasure Valley Paramedics and a county resolution. The consent agenda includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and a proclamation for Elk's Youth Week.

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✓ Decided: Council repeals obsolete committees, accepts West Idaho Ave right of way

The Ontario City Council approved Ordinance #2846-2026 on both readings, repealing the Golf Committee, Library Board, and Youth Advisory Committee from the municipal code as housekeeping measures. The Council also accepted a deed of dedication from School District 8C for a portion of West Idaho Avenue (from SW 10th Street to North Verde Drive) as public right of way for street and utilities. A request to sign a letter of support for Treasure Valley Paramedics was declined by consensus. The Council voted to have the City Manager work with Riley Hill on a letter supporting a county resolution for expanded trades training.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL – CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the City Council has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during the Study Session or Regular Meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City Council may recess/adjourn to Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) as follows: (a) Employment of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (b) Discipline of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (d) Labor Negotiations; (e) Real Property Transactions; (f) Exempt Public Records; (g) Trade Negotiations; (h) Litigation [Current or Potential]/Consult with Legal Counsel; (i) Performance Evaluation of Public Officers and Employees; (j) Trade Negotiations; and/or (l) Labor Negotiations. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation serv …
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City of Ontario 444 SW 4** Street Ontario, OR 97914 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 12, 2026 The scheduled meeting of the Ontario City Council was called to order by Mayor Deborah Folden at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council members present were Deborah Folden, Susann Mills, John Kirby, Adriana Contreras, and Penny Bakefelt. Michael Braden and Ken Hart were excused. Staff present were Dan Cummings, Tori Barnett, Corinna Hysell, Andy Wood, Kari Ott, Tatiana Burgess, Casey Mordhorst, Al Haun, and Jason Cooper. AGENDA This Agenda was posted Friday, May 8, 2026. Copies of the Agenda are available from the City Hall Customer Service Counter and on the city’s website www.ontariooregon.org. KIRBY moved, MILLS seconded, TO ADOPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Roll call vote: Mills-yes; Braden- out; Hart-out; Contreras-yes; Kirby-yes; Bakefelt-yes; Folden-yes. Motion carried 5/0/2. CONSENT AGENDA MILLS moved, CONTRERAS seconded, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, WHICH CONSISTED OF ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 2026, AND A PROCLAMATION: ELK’S YOUTH WEEK. Roll call vote: Mills-yes; Braden-out; Hart-out; Contreras-yes; Kirby-yes; Bakefelt-yes; Folden-yes. Motion carried 5/0/2. Mayor Folden read the Proclamation into the record: City of Ontario Mayoral Proclamation #2026-102, Elk’s Youth Week 2026: Whereas, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has designated May 1-7, as Youth Week to honor America’s Junior Citizens fo …
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider annexation and rezoning of two tax lots

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to annex and rezone two specific tax lots. The body will decide if these lots should be moved into the city and changed to General Commercial Zone (C-2).

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Commission has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation services, contact the City at (541) 889-7684 at least one working day prior to the need for services and every reasonable effort to accommodate the need will be made. 1) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Blu Fortner _____ Al Christiani _____ Vacant _____ Max Twombly _____ Tyler Whitaker _____ William Ecret _____ Chair John Breidenbach _____ Council Liaison _____ City Manager ____ Planning & Zoning Director _____ Planning & Zoning Technician _____ 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Agenda was posted on May 4, 2026. Copies of …
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Mon May 4, 2026 · 18:00

Airport Committee

Committee to consider fuel card lock matching grant and review airport budget

The Airport Committee will hold a regular meeting. Old business includes discussion of Silverhawk FBO Services. New business includes consideration of a Fuel Card Lock Matching City Grant. The committee will also receive an Airport Budget Status Report.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. AIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Airport Committee has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during a meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. 1) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Bill Hager John Freeburg Pete Morgan Charlotte Hatch Michael Franks Vice-Chair Rick Todd _____ Chairman Shawn Coleman ____ Alternate: Jim Beaumont _____ Council Liaison _____ City Manager ____ Airport Manager _____ FBO _____ 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Agenda was posted on May 1, 2026. Copies of the Agenda are available from the City Hall Customer Service Counter and on the city's website at www.ontariooregon.org. 3) MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA 4) MOTION TO ADOPT MINUTES A) Airport Committee Meeting Minutes - April 6, 2026 5) Public Comment Citizens may address the Airport Committee; however, the Committee may not be able to provide an immediate answer or response. Out of respect to the Committee and others in attendance, please limit your comment to three (3) minutes. Please state your name and city of residence for the record. 6) OLD BUSINESS A) Silverhawk FBO S …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Ontario City Council meets to discuss ADA ramp and CDBG grant

The Ontario City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 28, 2026, to discuss a public hearing regarding an ADA ramp upgrade and a Community Development Block Grant application. The meeting will include a presentation on the Greenspace Master Plan and department head updates.

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✓ Decided: Council approves CDBG application for Fire Station 2 living quarters

The Ontario City Council authorized staff to apply for a 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund construction of living quarters at Fire Station 2, located at 3288 SW 4th Avenue. The council also accepted the right of way for ADA ramps completed in a joint project with ODOT. Both actions passed unanimously (7-0). The meeting included a presentation on the Greenspace Master Plan and a finance update, but no other substantive decisions were made.

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MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE A HEALTHY, SAFE, DIVERSE, AND PROSPEROUS CITY BY ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL – CITY OF ONTARIO OREGON TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026, 6:00 PM, MT Zoom Link Pursuant to the Public Meetings Laws and Rules within the Oregon Revised Statutes, the City Council has the authority, ability, and standing to take action on any items on the Agenda, or add items to the Agenda, during the Study Session or Regular Meeting, as long as all public meeting notice requirements have been met. The City Council may recess/adjourn to Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) as follows: (a) Employment of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (b) Discipline of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents; (d) Labor Negotiations; (e) Real Property Transactions; (f) Exempt Public Records; (g) Trade Negotiations; (h) Litigation [Current or Potential]/Consult with Legal Counsel; (i) Performance Evaluation of Public Officers and Employees; (j) Trade Negotiations; and/or (l) Labor Negotiations. The City of Ontario does not discriminate in providing access to its programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other inappropriate reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government. Should a person need special accommodations or interpretation se …
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City of Ontario 444 SW 4" Street Ontario, OR 97914 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 28, 2026 The scheduled meeting of the Ontario City Council was called to order by Mayor Deborah Folden at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council members present were Deborah Folden, Susann Mills, Michael Braden, John Kirby, Adriana Contreras, Ken Hart, and Penny Bakefelt. Staff present were Dan Cummings, Tori Barnett, Corinna Hysell, Clint Benson, Kari Ott, Andy Wood, Tatiana Burgess, Casey Mordhorst, Marshall Pierce, and Jason Cooper. AGENDA This Agenda was posted Friday, April 24, 2026. Copies of the Agenda are available from the City Hall Customer Service Counter and on the city’s website www.ontariooregon.org. Councilor Braden asked to amend the Agenda to add action item 7B, Apply for a 2026 Community Development Block Grant. BRADEN moved, CONTRERAS seconded, TO ADOPT THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. Roll call vote: Mills-yes; Braden-yes; Hart-yes; Contreras-yes; Kirby-yes; Bakefelt-yes; Folden-yes. Motion carried 7/0/0. CONSENT AGENDA HART moved, MILLS seconded, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, WHICH CONSISTED OF ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 2026. Roll call vote: Mills-yes; Braden-yes; Hart-yes; Contreras- yes; Kirby-yes; Bakefelt-yes; Folden-yes. Motion carried 7/0/0. PUBLIC COMMENT Tom Thompson, Revitalize Ontario, stated: Mayor and Council, Tom Thompson. | live in Boise, Idaho, but I’m with Revitalize Ontario. Just wanted …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$204,000HIGH DESERT STRATEGIES, INC.
Department of the Interior · REMOTE DARTING WILD HORSE FERTILITY CONTROL
$122,720FORD'S SERVICE CENTER, INC
Department of Agriculture · BOULDER FIRE ID-BOF-000677 SPORTS DRINK, ICE, AND BOTTLED WATER
$120,714FORD'S SERVICE CENTER, INC
Department of Agriculture · HYDRATION MATERIAL FOR FIRE CAMPS 111522PDR3R924
$88,086FORD'S SERVICE CENTER, INC
Department of Agriculture · EMERGENCY FIRE SUPPORT FOR WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE LIMEPOINT FIR
$60,000GELFIRE SYSTEMS, LLC
Department of the Interior · IA-PORT LOUISA NWR- TERRA TORCH GROUND IGNITION SYSTEM
$57,570GELFIRE SYSTEMS, LLC
Department of Agriculture · TWO (2) GELFIRE TERRA TORCHES WITH ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES, NEZ PERCE
$57,380GELFIRE SYSTEMS, LLC
Department of Agriculture · TWO (2) GELFIRE TERRA TORCHES WITH ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES, NEZ PERCE
$52,550GELFIRE SYSTEMS, LLC
Department of Agriculture · GELFIRE SYSTEMS TERRA TORCHES
$50,946GELFIRE SYSTEMS, LLC
Department of the Interior · NEW TERRA TORCH ROSEBURG, OR
$45,956DRT, LLC.
Department of Agriculture · THE PURCHASE 4 IDENTICAL SNOWMOBILES, FOR USE BY THE IDAHO PANHANDLE N

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Malheur County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Biological": 2, "Flood": 1, "Drought": 1, "Severe Storm": · last Mon Jul 22, 2024)
Traffic fatalities2 (1 pedestrian · 2019)
Business establishments718 (8,527 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$962/mo (435 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy31.0% (low numeracy 42% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

7
Recorded votes
$21.7M
Annual budget
$2.9M
Debt outstanding
59
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$21.7M
Spending$19.9M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$2.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.13×
Debt-load index32 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.453
All kids
0.422

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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