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Ontario council approves eminent domain resolution to acquire land for Toyota Arena parking
Summary
The council adopted a resolution of necessity to acquire an 8.44‑acre parcel (APN 0210‑204‑04) by eminent domain for replacement parking serving Toyota Arena after finding the acquisition necessary and proportional; the motion passed 5‑0.
The Ontario City Council voted to adopt a resolution of necessity to acquire a vacant 8.44‑acre parcel near East Concourse Street and Mercedes Lane to provide replacement parking for Toyota Arena.
Guillermo Frias, covering for City Attorney Mark Easter, explained the four findings required under state law to proceed with eminent domain: public interest and necessity, location compatibility with the public good, necessity of the specific property interest, and proof an offer of just compensation was made. Frias told the council the parcel is owned by Maryland LLC and is described as assessor’s parcel number 0210‑204‑04.
Frias said the project will provide additional and replacement parking for Toyota Arena patrons, employees, and nearby businesses because prior parking areas are being repurposed for housing and mixed use. He noted a precondemnation offer was made in October 2025 and that counsel for the property owner did not oppose adopting the resolution of necessity.
A council member moved to approve the item and the motion passed by recorded vote of 5‑0.
The council’s approval authorizes the city to pursue the eminent domain process under the resolution; future steps will include settlement negotiations or condemnation proceedings consistent with state law and any required reporting to the council.
