City of Pomona 505S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Minutes
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Mayor Tim Sandoval
Councilmember Victor Preciado
ouncilmember Mayor Nora Garci
ouncilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Col
Councilmember Steve Lustro
lice Mayor Robert S. Torres
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.
Monday, March 7, 2022 7:00 PM Teleconference via Zoom
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 P.M. Teleconference via Zoom, closed to the public-No Closed Session items
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1))
Citizens for Amending Prop L v. City of Pomona
Case No. 19STCO00482
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - INITIATION
AND/OR EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2))
Three (3) Cases
7:00 P.M. Teleconference via Zoom, closed to the public
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present via Zoom: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Vice Mayor Robert Torres
STAFF PRESENT via Zoom
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
John DePolis, IT Director
Kirk Pelser, Deputy City Manager
Mark Gluba, Deputy City Manager
Mike Ellis, Police Chief
Linda Matthews, Human Resources Director
Rene Guerrero, Public Works Director
Arnold Dichosa, City Engineer
Andrew Mowbray, Finance Director
Aleli Burgos, Deputy Finance Director
Ed Segura, Purchasing Manager
Anita Gutierrez, Development Services Director
Chris Diggs, Water Resources Director
Benita DeFrank, Neighborhood Services Director
Patrick Ward, GIS Administrator
Daniel Lucinian, IT Systems Technician
Hilda Estrada, contracted by the City, provided translation services via Zoom.
PRESENTATION
*Proclamation Proclaiming March 2022 as "American Red Cross Month" in the City of Pomona
Councilmembers Lustro, and Garcia and Mayor Sandoval read the proclamation. Mayor City Council / Housing Authority / Meeting Minutes March 7, 2022 Successor Agency to the
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Sandoval expressed gratitude to the American Red Cross
*Proclamation Proclaiming March 2022 as "National Nutrition Month" in the City of Pomona Councilmembers Garcia and Nolte and Mayor Sandoval read the proclamation.
Emily Kiresich, professor of food science at Cal Poly, thanked the City for acknowledging their efforts for promoting nutrition.
*Presentation by the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust Marisa Creter, executive director for SGVCOG, gave the presentation.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole attended a delegate luncheon put on by Congresswoman Torres. She spoke about an alley in her district that was recently approved by Council and she thanked the public works staff for their help, as this has been a promise she made to her constituents. She thanked staff for working on grants to help her district including the CalTrans recently awarded grant that will improve her district. She spoke about a couple of Pomona businesses that have relocated in her district.
Vice Mayor Torres congratulated the City and staff for securing the $4.9 million CalTrans Clean California Grant to address beautification issues on Holt Ave. He spoke about upcoming possible grants that the City could receive specifically for improving trails Ganesha Hills. He spoke about seeking out other funding to go towards affordable housing projects.
Councilmember Preciado thanked volunteers who helped with garden work at Tony Cerda, specifically students from Garey High School. He invited everyone to the next free Community Pull Up event on March 14 at Lopez Urban Farm.
Councilmember Garcia thanked the library staff and all who attended the Dr. Seuss event including Congresswoman Torres. There were over 70 families in attendance and a great time was had by all. She thanked the Pomona Valley Art Association for inviting her to be a guest judge at their monthly show. She recognized the efforts of those who helped secure the Clean California Grant.
Mayor Sandoval also thanked the efforts of the library staff for a great De. Seuss event.
He spoke on the importance of the City receiving the Clean California Grant and recognized the efforts of staff that worked on this grant and all the staff that are researching all the grants out there. He acknowledged the Pomona Unified School District Parent Leads Program for being honored as one of three school districts in the country to receive the Magna Award. He was invited to the library at Lincoln Elementary to read to students last week and spoke about what a great experience it was.
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CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager James Makshanoff announced an upcoming job fair at Palomares Park and upcoming Budget Study Sessions on March 30 and April 6. He reported there is now an app to pay for City parking. He reported that the police department has a new Instagram page for their K-9 unit. He reported that council meetings would go back to in person meetings starting in April.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation - In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2022-32 adopted February 28, 2022 regarding the Brown Act and California State Assembly Bill 361 extending the rules regarding virtual meetings and guidance from the California Department of Public Health on gatherings, please note that comments for Public Participation or for a specific item on the agenda were accepted by email and also were accepted live during the meeting via the chat feature on Zoom or voice. Comments received electronically via email were read into the record by the City Clerk.
** PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ONE (1) EMAIL COMMENT READ DURING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Live comments were as follows:
Don Martens from Compassionate Pomona expressed gratitude to community volunteers who dedicate their time to helping others.
Darrell Kruse spoke about his concern with the process on how cannabis businesses were now being allowed in the City and his frustration with how cannabis has been viewed and handled in the City in the past specifically in regards to medical cannabis.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Item No. 1, which was pulled from the agenda for reconsideration at a future meeting.
1. Adopt Resolution Amending FY 2021-22 CIP and Operating Budgets and Award a Contract to Pro-Craft Construction, Inc. for the Installation of Drinking Fountains It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the project, as described below, as being categorical exemption from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301;
2) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 OPERATING BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $7,895 OF CURBSIDE
BEVERAGE RECYCLING PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FROM 582-2551 AND AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $245,000 FROM THE "ANNUAL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS," PROJECT NO. 595-8125-XXXXX-95022;
APPROPRIATING THE $245,000 OF WATER FUNDS AND $7,895 OF CURBSIDE BEVERAGE RECYCLING GRANT FUNDS TO "HYDRATION
STATIONS UPGRADES," PROJECT NO. 528-2590-XXXXX-71073; AND,
UPDATING THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3) Award a construction contract to Pro-Craft Construction, Inc. for the installation of drinking fountains in the amount of $228,320; and
4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments on behalf of the City, subject to review by the City Attorney.
This item was pulled for reconsideration at a future meeting.
Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2021-22 Operating Budget by Unappropriating $50,000 from 101-2530-52285-00000 and Amending the FY 2021-22 CIP Budget by Transferring and Appropriating this $50,000 of General Funds to the Partially Funded Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project "Underground Storage Tanks - Work and Removal Plans," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71061 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 OPERATING BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM 101-2530-52285-00000 AND AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BY TRANSFERRING AND APPROPRIATING THIS $50,000 OF GENERAL FUNDS
TO THE PARTIALLY FUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT "UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS - WORK AND REMOVAL
PLANS," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71061
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-44.
3. Approve an Agreement with the California State Polytechnic (Cal Poly Pomona) University Police Department
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Approve an Agreement with the California State Polytechnic (Cal Poly Pomona) University Police Department for Access to the Pomona Police Department's Radio System
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the License Agreement and any related documents on behalf of the City, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve an Agreement with the California State Polytechnic (Cal Poly Pomona) University Police Department for Access to the Pomona Police Department's Radio System and Authorize the City Manager to execute the License Agreement and any related documents on behalf of the City, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4. Authorization to Enter into a Development Impact Fee Deferral Agreement on Behalf of the City for the East End Village Housing Project
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FEE DEFERRAL OF APPROXIMATELY $1,800,000 MILLION DOLLARS FOR A 100% AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 1321 E. HOLT AVENUE FOR THE EAST END VILLAGE
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTATION
EVIDENCING THE CITY'S APPROVAL OF THE FEE DEFERRAL AND A
DEVELOPMENT IMACT FEE DEFERRAL AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-29.
5. Declaration of a City Owned Parking Lot (Vehicle Parking District Lot 2), Assessor's Parcel Number 8336-021-901, as "Surplus Land" Pursuant to Government Code Section 54220 et. seq. ("SLA"); Approving a Form of Notice of Availability; and Authorizing the City Manager to Take All Actions in Compliance with the SLA It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT A CITY OWNED PUBLIC PARKING LOT KNOWN AS VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT LOT 2 (ASSESOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 8336-021-901) AS "SURPLUS LAND" PURSUANT TO THE City of Pomona Page 6
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SURPLUS LAND ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54220 ET SEQ.; APPROVING FORM OF NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND HIS DESIGNEE(S) TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY
TO COMPLY WITH THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-28.
6. Approve Agreement with Draw Tap GIS, LLC. for Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve a two-year agreement with Draw Tap GIS, LLC. for Citywide GIS Services in the amount not to exceed $1,235,037 beginning upon approval through June 30, 2024; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement and any amendments on behalf of the City, subject to review by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve a two-year agreement with Draw Tap GIS, LLC. for Citywide GIS Services in the amount not to exceed $1,235,037 beginning upon approval through June 30, 2024; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement and any amendments on behalf of the City, subject to review by the City Attorney.
DISCUSSION
Finding of Public Benefit to the Community at Large-Recommended Expenditure(s) and Recap of Expended Funds
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 items); and
A) Amount to be determined to The dA Center for the Arts in support of d'Art for Art -Requested Amount: TBD
B) Amount to be determined to the Kennedy Austin Foundation in support The Celebration of Life Thirty Years in the Making - Requested Amount: $1,500 City of Pomona Page 7
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C) Amount to be determined to the Garey High School Marching Band in support of participation in performance at two amusement parks - Requested Amount:
$2,500
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts for previously approved projects/activities.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit for Item A-C.
8. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Eliminating Section 46-15 of the Pomona City Code to Allow Placement of Curbside Mailboxes It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4312 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ELIMINATING SECTION 46-15 OF THE
POMONA CITY CODE REGARDING PLACEMENT OF MAILBOXES
2) Waive the encroachment permit processing fees for existing mailbox locations that are within the public right-of-way.
Public Works Director Rene Guerrero gave a brief overview.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 4312.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. on March 7, 2022.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
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ROSALIA A. BUTLER, MMC TIM SANDOVAL
City Clerk/Secretary of the Pomona Mayor/Chair of the Pomona Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Agency
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MARCH 7, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
JAY ROMERO - Good evening, We wanted to take this time to acknowledge the efforts of our city councilwoman Elizabeth Ontiveros Cole in district four. We had the opportunity to meet briefly this past Saturday over by James Place and were given the great news that there will be a construction of a new alley as early as spring. As long time residents of over 20 years we could not thank you enough for all your hard work and dedication and also just for simply acknowledging us. You don't seem like a typical politician or someone who just shows up during election time but instead someone who works hard for her residents. I've been reading great things happening in our district and now hearing about this alley and wanted to take this time to thank you also on behalf of my parents.
Note: Comment incorporated into meeting minutes as submitted and received by the City Clerk's Office.