SPRING 2016 2016 T R N ES O! REC EVE OU RI REATION & RCE IN ONTA INSIDE CITY Al C. Boling | City Manager HALL CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE The City of Ontario continues to thrive and offer Your Ontario International Airport also continues a wide variety of premier programs and services to be the focus of our Mayor and City Council. for 2016. Last December, the City of Ontario, Ontario International Airport Authority, Los Angeles World In Ontario Ranch, the southern part of the City Airports and the City of Los Angeles settled the formerly referred to as the New Model Colony, we existing legal disputes; and Los Angeles agreed continue to welcome new residents with housing to transfer the airport to local control. The transfer complexes that offer a host of amenities and is now being reviewed by the Federal Aviation cutting edge services. In fact, the LA Times recently Administration, and we look forward to receiving featured a story on the progress at Ontario Ranch the keys to the airport in July 2016. While it may and highlighted Ontario Ranch as a new “gigabit take a few years to fully rebuild our region’s most community”, with infrastructure paid for by important economic engine, we look forward Ontario Ranch developers. This new high-speed to working together to strengthen Southern fiber infrastructure will give residents the ability to California’s regional aviation network. download movies in less than six seconds, and will allow those with home-based businesses and Finally, Ontario’s nationally recognized State of companies in the area the chance to grow their the City event held each March is now featured on businesses and connect at top speed with the the web, along with videos from previous years, rest of the world. Ontario’s low cost structure for at www.ontariosoc.com. Feel free to contact our gigabit technology is by far the most accessible Economic Development Agency at (909) 395- pricing model offered anywhere in the United 2005 if you have any questions about the event or States. More information is available at www. are interested in starting or growing your business ontariofiber.com or www.canugigit.com. in Ontario. Al C. Boling City Manager #CityofOntario | #OntarioLens 2 Ontario Living Magazine | Spring 2016 | www.ontarioca.gov SPRING 2016 CONTENTS CITY NEWS See all the amazing classes and community events happening this Spring! 4 City of Ontario Contacts 5 Class Registration Information – 25 Traducción en Español 6 Ontario Heritage Corner 6 Planning a Garage Sale? 7 myOntario Smart Phone 35 RECREATION & ACTIVITIES 8 Arts & Crafts Classes 10 Dance & Exercise Classes 13 Special Interest Classes/Excursions 31 15 Tiny Tots 16 Tot Classes 39 18 Sports Classes 22 Youth Sports 13 23 Adult Sports 23 24 Adaptive Program 25 Community Centers 32 Teen Scene 34 Senior Programs 36 Library Storytimes & Events 40 Community Events 42 Museum Exhibits & Programs 46 Facility Reservations & Map www.ontarioca.gov | Spring 2016 | Ontario Living Magazine 3 CITY CONTACTS CITY HALL Mon - Thur 7:30a – 5:30p | Fri 8:00a – 5:00p 303 East “B” St., Ontario, CA 91764 | www.ontarioca.gov myONTARIO CITY PHONE NUMBERS SMART PHONE APPLICATION City Hall (909) 395-2000 The City of Ontario has unveiled the “myOntario” iPhone and City Council (909) 395-2011 Android Phone application that allows residents with smart Administration (909) 395-2010 phones to point, click and send photos of maintenance issues Administrative Services (909) 395-2015 such as: Building (909) 395-2023 City Clerk (909) 395-2009 • Graffiti Code Enforcement (909) 395-2007 • Potholes Development (909) 395-2170 • Roadside debris Economic Development / Redevelopment (909) 395-2005 • Shopping carts Engineering (909) 395-2025 • Storm drains Fiscal Services (909) 395-2352 • Street sweeping Housing (909) 395-2006 • Lane striping Human Resources (909) 395-2442 • Traffic signs, sidewalk, curb, gutter maintenance Planning (909) 395-2036 • Tree trimming Parks and Trees (909) 395-2633 • Park maintenance Public Works (909) 395-2600 • Weed abatement Purchasing (909) 395-2012 • Sprinkler problems Records Management (909) 395-2009 Recreation & Community Services (909) 395-2020 iPhone and Android users may download the “myOntario” application Revenue (909) 395-2050 for free from the iPhone App Store and Android Market by searching for the keyword “myOntario”. Once installed, users will simply open the Risk Management (909) 395-2041 application and follow the prompts to take a picture of the issue and Solid Waste (909) 395-2666 then tap “submit”. Using built-in global positioning system technology, Utilities (909) 395-2050 “myOntario” will attach a location to the picture and route the information about the problem to the appropriate City department for resolution. City Utility Billing (909) 395-2050 staff and Vendors will now be able to respond like a business, using better technology, encouraging efficiency and faster response times. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police (909) 395-2001 2500 South Archibald Ave. Police – Dispatch (909) 986-6711 Ontario Police Museum (909) 395-2853 LOCKLOCK 2500 South Archibald (Inside the Police Building) FIRE DEPARTMENT CRIMECRIME Fire Administration (909) 395-2002 425 East “B” St., Ontario, CA 91764 OUTOUT Fire Prevention (909) 395-2029 Protect your family, home and vehicle LIBRARY by remembering to follow tried and true safety tips that will keep you safe Ovitt Family Community Library (909) 395-2004 all year long: 215 East “C” St. Colony High Branch Library (909) 395-2014 • Remember to keep all home and 3850 East Riverside Dr. vehicle doors and windows locked Robert E. Ellingwood Model (909) 395-2206 at all times. Colony History Room 215 | East “C” St. • Make sure the locks are secure. Replace as needed. MUSEUM • Remember the Crime Prevention Unit offers free home security inspections. Ontario Museum of History & Art (909) 395-2510 • Keep bushes and plants trimmed back to allow a clear 225 South Euclid Ave. view of your home. SCHOOL DISTRICTS • Remember to keep your home well-lit, both inside and out. • Use timers or motion detector lights, as needed. Ontario-Montclair School District (909) 459-2500 • Start or keep an active Neighborhood Watch program Chino Valley School District (909) 628-1201 going. A watchful neighbor is your best line of defense. Chaffey Joint Union High School District (909) 988-8511 • Don’t leave or store valuables in your car. Cucamonga School District (909) 987-8942 • Report any suspicious activity to police dispatch at 909- Mountain View Elementary School District (909) 947-2992 986-6711. KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN Contact the Crime Prevention Unit for a new or update Neighborhood Watch meeting: Graffiti Removal Hotline (909) 395-2626 [email protected] or 909-395-2939. Shopping Cart Removal (800) 252-4613 4 CLASS REGISTRATION (909) 395-2020 ONLINE REGISTRATION TRADUCCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL Priority Online registration for Ontario Residents begins Mon, Si necesita ayuda con este documento, por favor llame al February 29 through Wed, March 2. Online registration is open teléfono (909) 395-2020. to everyone, including non-residents beginning Thur, March 3. No online registration will be accepted for Adult Sports. To register online GENERAL REGISTRATION POLICIES for select classes and activities, go to: www.ontarioca.gov. • No phone-in registration accepted. • Please provide proof of residency. See additional registration information on Page 15 for Tiny Tots, • Students must pre-register online, via mail or in person. First time pages 18 – 22 for Youth and Adult Sports and pages registrations must show proof of residency (i.e. Current Driver’s 24 – 25 for Aquatics. License or utility bill). • No registration fees to be accepted at class locations or MAIL-IN REGISTRATION by instructors. Mail-in registration begins Monday, February 29. Mail must not be • Refunds will only be issued for canceled classes, and take postmarked earlier than February 27. No mail-in registration for approximately 3 weeks to process. Aquatics, Tiny Tots or Adult Sports. 1. Complete the registration form below. (Adults may register other Don’t let your favorite class get canceled. Please register a minimum adults; however each adult must sign a registration form before of 48 hours before the class start date. the start date of the activity.) 2. Only parents and legal guardians (with documentation) may SPECIAL NEEDS REQUEST register their children. Individuals with disabilities are welcome to participate in City 3. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope so a receipt can of Ontario’s classes, programs, and activities. The City asks for be mailed to you. Mail to: Ontario Recreation & Community notification of accommodation to be given at least ten (10) days Services 1265 South Palmetto Ave., Ontario, CA 91762 in advance of the class, program, or activity start date; however, less notice may be appropriate in some circumstances. Reasonable Class confirmations are not made. Unless a cancellation notification accommodations for participation are reviewed and granted is received, students should plan on attending classes as listed. Bring on a case-by-case basis. The City will generally modify policies, your receipt to class. practices or procedures, or provide auxiliary communication aids or services, when necessary to ensure that qualified individuals are WALK-IN REGISTRATION HOURS able to participate. If you have special needs which require specific Walk-in registration begins, Thur, March 3. accommodations in order to enjoy one of our programs, activities or classes, please contact the City of Ontario Recreation and Community Two registration locations: Services Department at (909) 395-2020. Armstrong Center, 1265 South Palmetto Ave. 8:00a – 5:00p Mon – Thur, 8:00a – 4:00p Fri Checks, Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Debit Cards are accepted for payment of registration fees. Identification De Anza Center, 1405 South Fern Ave. is required when paying by Credit & Debit Card. Credit and 8:00a – 5:45p Mon – Thur, 8:00a – 4:30p Fri Debit Card payments are accepted at Armstrong, De Anza, the Ontario Senior Center and online.