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Residents press Ontario council to reopen Jay Littleton Ballpark and seek clarity on neighborhood safety and sports-complex spending

Ontario City Council · May 9, 2026
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Summary

During public comment residents urged the council to reopen Jay Littleton Ballpark, reported improvements at Grove Plaza after residents contacted property management, requested more frequent yard-sale permissions, and criticized a $17.3 million sports-complex purchase as lacking public presentation.

Residents used the public comment period to press the council on several neighborhood issues, urging immediate action to restore recreation and more transparency on local spending.

Chris Robles, speaking after the council proclaimed Historic Preservation Month, asked why the city had not reopened Jay Littleton Ballpark. Robles said the ballpark has been closed at least 2,239 days and urged the council to "live up to the proclamation" by taking steps to preserve and reopen the facility. Mayor Pro Tem (name in the record is…

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