Monday, February 28, 2022
7:00 PM
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
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City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency
to the Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice-Mayor Robert S. Torres
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
VISION STATEMENT
Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful community that is a fun and exciting destination and the home of arts and artists, students and scholars, business and industry.
Regular Meeting Agenda
Closed Session begins at 5:30 p.m.
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PLEASE NOTE
The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules.
• The conduct of City Council meetings is governed by the portion of the California Government Code commonly known as the “Brown Act” and by the Pomona City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure. • The City Council meeting is for conducting the City ’s business, and members of the audience must obey the rules of decorum set forth by law. This means that each speaker will be permitted to speak for three minutes to address items that are listed on the City Council agenda or topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the City.
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SPANISH INTERPRETATION / INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
If you require Spanish interpretation, a bilingual interpreter is available at Regular City Council meetings and may be available at Special meetings, if necessary. Please note that if no one requests assistance by 8:00 pm, the interpreter will be dismissed.
Si necesita interpretaci ón en espa ñol, un int érprete biling üe está disponible en las juntas regulares del Concejo Municipal y puede estar disponible en juntas especiales, si es necesario. Tenga en cuenta que si nadie solicita asistencia antes de las 8:00 pm, el intérprete será despedido. 5:30 P.M.
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CLOSED SESSION
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CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Participation - In response to the global COVID -19 pandemic and in accordance with California Assembly Bill 361 and Resolution No. 2022-27 adopted February 7, 2022 regarding the Brown Act, please note that comments for Public Participation or for a specific item on the agenda were accepted by email and will be accepted by live comment by Zoom or phone. If you would like to comment please indicate to staff by either using the raise hand feature on Zoom or by dialing *9 if you are calling in via phone. Staff will call on you one at a time .
Each speaker will have up to three (3) minutes for their comment. Comments received via email will be read into the record by City staff.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
7:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council and announcements of upcoming events, and also items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Reports from the City Manager.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation - In response to the global COVID -19 pandemic and in accordance with California Assembly Bill 361 and Resolution No. 2022-27 adopted February 7, 2022 regarding the Brown Act, please note that comments for Public Participation or for a specific item on the agenda were accepted by email and will be accepted by live comment by Zoom or phone. If you would like to comment please indicate to staff by either using the raise hand feature on Zoom or by dialing *9 if you are calling in via phone. Staff will call on you one at a time .
Each speaker will have up to three (3) minutes for their comment. Comments received via email will be read into the record by City staff.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters under the Consent Calendar may be enacted by a single motion without separate discussion. If discussion or a separate vote on any item is desired by a Councilmember, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. All consent items pulled for discussion will be limited to five minutes. If they are not enacted upon within five minutes, the Mayor will move that Consent Item to the end of the Agenda, after consideration of the public hearings. Any motion relating to an ordinance or a resolution shall also waive the reading of the ordinance or resolution and include its introduction or adoption as appropriate.
1. Approval of City Council /Housing Authority /Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following City Council /Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes:
January 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2022 Meeting Minutes
2. A Resolution Amending the CIP FY 2021-22 Budget; and Award of Construction Contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $578,978 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2021-22
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BY UNAPPROPRIATING
$48,343 OF REMAINING MEASURE M FUNDS FROM “ADA CURB RAMPS AND PATH OF TRAVEL - CITYWIDE (FY19-20),” PROJECT NO .
428-2590-XXXXX-67929 THEREUPON CLOSING THE PROJECT;
UNAPPROPRIATING $ 20,000 OF CDBG DISTRICT 4 FUNDS FROM “ADA PATH OF TRAVEL - CITYWIDE (CDBG) (FY 17-18 TO FY 19-20),” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68555; UNAPPROPRIATING $190,000 OF
REMAINING SB -1/RMRA FUNDS FROM “STREET PRESERVATION
LOCAL (FY 20-21),” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68562 FOR A TOTAL OF $ 258,343 AND APPROPRIATING $ 48,343 OF MEASURE M FUNDS, $20,000 OF CDBG D 4 FUNDS AND $ 190,000 OF SB -1/RMRA FUNDS TO “ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS - D4 (CDBG) (FY 20-21 TO FY 22-23),” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-67933
2) Find that the project (s) referenced above is (are) categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) and that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment;
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3) Find that the apparent low bidder Gentry Brothers is not a responsive bidder; 4) Award a construction contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for “Alley Improvements - D4 ( CDBG) (FY 20-21 to FY 22-23),” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67933; and, “Alley Improvements - Citywide (FY 17-18 & FY 19-20),” Project No. 428-2590 -XXXXX-68556 (All Base Bids and Add Alts) in the amount of $578,978; and 5) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement, and related documents (permits, etc.)
3. Approval of Lot Merger LM 8-2021 for the Property Located at 416-420 Kingsley Avenue, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8337-005-029, Related to the Expansion of an Existing Residential Property (Council District 4)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM8-2021 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 416-420 KINGSLEY
AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8337-005-029
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM 8-2021 on behalf of the City.
4. Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 City Operating Budget to Increase Revenue Estimates and Appropriations for Year 2 of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-22
CITY OPERATING BUDGET TO INCRESE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1,660,695 FOR YEAR 2 OF THE
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM (PLHA)
5. A Resolution Amending the CIP FY 2021-22 Budget and Award of Construction Contract to Towo Enterprises, Inc. in the Amount of $645,104
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA. CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $ 19,509 OF CDBG DISTRICT (D1=$8,939; D 2=$5,285; D 3=$5,285) FUNDS FROM “ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS - CITYWIDE (CDBG) (FY 17-18 TO FY 19-20),” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68556 AND APPROPRIATING $19,509 OF CDBG DISTRICT (D1=$8,939; D 2=$5,285; D 3=$5,285) FUNDS TO “ADA CURB RAMPS AND PATH OF TRAVEL - CITYWIDE (CDBG) (FY 20-21),” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-67932
2) Award a construction contract to Towo Enterprises, Inc. for “ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel - Citywide (CDBG) (FY 20-21),” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67932 (All Base Bids and Additive Alternates 1 & 2) in the amount of $645,104; 3) Find that the project referenced above is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) and that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and 4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and related documents (permits, etc.).
6. Approval of an update to the City of Pomona ’s Expenditure Plan for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery American Rescue Plan (ARP) and an Amendment to the FY 2021-22 Operating Budget
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
1) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN UDPATE TO THE CITY OF POMONA ’S EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE CORONAVIRUS
STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
(ARP) FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-2022 CITY OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE
REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$544,901 FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) FUND AND THEN TRANSFER THIS AMOUNT TO FY 2021-22 GENERAL FUND
2) Approve the award of a contract to OpenGov Inc. for the period of March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025, for an aggregate total not to exceed $148,401; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any possible extensions, upon City Attorney approval.
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7. Adoption of a Resolution Renewing the General Services Agreement between the City of Pomona and the County of Los Angeles
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE
GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF POMONA AND
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
8. Adoption of Resolution to Continue Virtual Meetings for City Council and City Board, Commissions and Committees Due to the COVID -19 Pandemic Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS UNDER AB 361 FOR THE CONTINUATION OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS
9. Authorize the Acceptance of $ 4,000,000 Dollars from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Pomona Officers Assisting the Homeless (OATH) Initiative It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING $ 4,000,000 FROM THE BOARD OF STATE AND
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (BSCC) FOR THE POMONA OFFICERS
ASSISTING THE HOMELESS (OATH) INITIATIVE AND AMEND THE FY 2021-22 SPECIAL OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE
ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,008,600 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF POMONA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (DMH) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $352,000 PER FISCAL YEAR
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF POMONA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 OPERATING BUDGET TO ADD FOUR (4) POSITIONS IN
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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2) Approve a purchase from National Fleet Group for three (3) utility vehicles in an amount not to exceed $180,000;
3) Approve sole -source purchases to WatchGuard Video, Inc. and Motorola solutions, Inc. for equipment purchases in the amount of $17,500;
4) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
10. Adopt a Resolution Approving and Accepting the Corridors Specific Plan (CSP) In-Lieu Payment for Certain Public Improvements along Garey Avenue and amending the CIP Budget
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE CORRIDORS SPECIFIC PLAN IN -LIEU PAYMENT OF $ 286,710 FROM GREYSTAR
FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ALONG A PORTION OF GAREY
AVENUE, AND AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING THE $ 286,710 IN-LIEU FEE PAYMENT TO “GAREY AVENUE REHABILITATION - ALISO STREET TO MONTEREY AVENUE,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68573
11. Amend a Contract with the University Inn Claremont to Provide Motel Vouchers to Pomona Residents Experiencing Homelessness with High-Risk COVID Conditions It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a one -year contract based on the COVID Emergency Declaration to the University Inn Claremont for a motel voucher program to provide emergency shelter to homeless Pomona residents with high -risk COVID conditions in an amount not to exceed $545,196, increasing the total award to $644,196; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract and any amendments or extensions thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney.
12. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Homeless Housing and Prevention Funds and Amend the Agreement with Volunteers of America to Operate the Hope for Home Access Center
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF $ 100,000 IN CONTINUUM OF CARE - HOMELESS
HOUSING AND PREVENTION (COC-HHAP) FUNDS FOR A PROBLEM
SOLVING PROGRAM; AMEND THE FY 2021-22 OPERATING BUDGET
BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING
$100,000; AWARD $ 200,000 IN EXISTING ESG -CV FUNDS; AND,
AMEND THE AGREEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA LOS
ANGELES (VOALA) BY AWARDING $ 300,000 TO OPERATE THE
ACCESS CENTER AS THE HOPE FOR HOME SERVICES CENTER SITE
OPERATOR
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the Hope for Home Access Center Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
13. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Contract with Volunteers of America to Operate a Motel Voucher Program and Rapid Rehousing Program It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a contract based on the COVID Emergency Proclamation to Volunteers of America to operate a motel voucher program and Rapid Rehousing program providing housing services to homeless Pomona residents with COVID high -risk conditions for a total amount not to exceed $906,288; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract and any amendments or extensions thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney.
14. Amending the Consolidated Plan, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Annual Action Plan and FY 2021-22 City Operating Budget to Re-Allocate ESG CV Funds It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND FY 2021-22 CITY
OPERATING BUDGET TO RE -ALLOCATE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG)
CV FUNDS
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
15. Finding of Public Benefit to the Community at Large -Recommended Expenditure (s) and Recap of Expended Funds
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the expenditure (s) recommended and make the finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended item(s); and
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts for previously approved projects/activities.
16. Adoption of Resolutions to Restructure Positions in Water Resources and Information Technology Departments
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX B OF THE
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G W I T H T H E P O M O N A MID-MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION AND
AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 OPERATING BUDGET TO DELETE
THE POSITION OF DISTRIBUTION AND WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
SUPERVISOR AND ADD THE POSITIONS OF WATER DISTRIBUTION
SUPERVISOR AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM SUPERVISOR
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP A AND B
EMPLOYEES AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 OPERATING BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR TO INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
DIRECTOR
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY OF
POMONA’S SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 TO MEET THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5 AND 571 TO REFLECT CHANGES TO CERTAIN WATER RESOURCES
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CLASSIFICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on March 7, 2022 via teleconference. Closed Session items will be discussed at 5:30 p.m. The Open Session will commence at 7:00 p.m.
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Rosalia A. Butler, MMC, City Clerk for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the February 28, 2022 meeting of the City Council was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City Council Chambers and City Council Conference Room, and on the City’s website www.pomonaca.gov on February 22, 2022.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk