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City Council Meeting - 07/14/2026
Published: Jul 14, 2026
City Council Approves Donation for AEDs in Police Cars and City Hall
The Ontario City Council approved Resolution 2026-118, accepting a donation of $4,388 from Treasure Valley Paramedics (TVP) to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for police cars and city facilities. This donation supplements a previous donation from TVP used to equip patrol cars. The resolution also included adopting a supplemental budget to recognize this unexpected donation and appropriate the funds for expenditure in the 2026-2027 budget year. The council expressed gratitude for TVP's continued support.
City Achieves $53,000 in Insurance Savings Despite Overall Cost Increase
During the correspondence and comments section, City Manager Dan Cummings reported on the city's insurance renewal. Despite an increase in overall costs compared to the previous year, the city achieved significant savings through a reduction in general liability, auto physical damage, and property insurance premiums. The total savings amounted to $53,000, which offset the overall increase. The council commended the city staff for their efforts in securing these reductions, noting that property insurance costs going down is unusual.
Adriana Contreras Appointed Council Liaison for Airport Committee
The City Council discussed the appointment of a council liaison for the airport committee. Councilmember Adriana Contreras was recommended for the position by the Mayor, with support from other council members. Councilmember Ken Fuller resigned from the position due to business conflicts and a desire for more frequent attendance from the liaison, expressing satisfaction with his contributions and budget discussions. The council thanked Ken Fuller for his service and expressed enthusiasm for Contreras stepping into the role.
Police Department Reports Progress in Staffing, Operations, and Community Engagement
The Police Chief presented the second quarter (April-June) report, highlighting departmental structure, vacancies, and progress in hiring. Key updates included two lateral patrol officer candidates in final pre-employment stages, a code enforcement officer candidate in the background phase, and the upcoming graduation of a recruit officer on July 31st. Officer Richard Frazier was recognized for 10 years of service. The report detailed community involvement events, significant case updates including arrests for shots fired and burglary, and High Desert Drug Task Force achievements such as recovering 109 pounds of methamphetamine. Ongoing projects included 82% accreditation progress, deployment of new body camera systems on June 24th, and continued construction on new office space for the police and fire departments. Traffic safety projects, including speed signs and lighted crosswalks at SW 4th Avenue and 12th Street, were also noted.
City Council Recommends Liquor License for New Convenience Store and Restaurant
The Ontario City Council considered and recommended approval of a new on-premise consumption and retail sales liquor license application for Cafe Hochical LLC, a business planning to operate a convenience store with a restaurant in the back, offering beer consumption on site. The council's recommendation will be forwarded to the OLCC Commission. The proposed trade name, "Mauriscos La Cueva del Pulpo," was discussed, with clarification that "Pulpo" means octopus and the name relates to the seafood-focused restaurant portion of the business.
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