505 S. Garey Ave
City of Pomona Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Minutes
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Mayor Tim Sandoval
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Vice Mayor Robert S. Torres
VISION STATEMENT
Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful ommunity that is a fun and exciting destination and the home c ris and artists, students and scholars, business and industr Monday, April 18, 2022 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 P.M. City Council Conference Room
A) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Palm Lake
(APN No's: 8343-016-013, 8343-016-001 & 8343-017-900)
Negotiating Parties: 1500 Phillips LLC
City's Negotiator: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
Property: 501 East Mission Blvd. Block
(APN No's: 8335-014-907, 8335-014-910, 8335-014-915,
8335-014-916, 8335-014-919, 8335-014-920, 8335-014-921) Negotiating Parties: National Community Renaissance - CORE City's Negotiator: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
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 Lustro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Vice Mayor Robert Torres
Absent: Councilmember John Nolte
STAFF PRESENT
James Makshanoff, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Karla Shipman, Deputy City Clerk
Hilda Estrada, contracted by the City, provided translation services.
PRESENTATIONS
*Proclamation Proclaiming April 2022 as "DMV/Donate Life California Month" in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval read the proclamation and spoke on the importance of being a donor.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Lustro thanked those who participated in the Community Cleanup at the Pomona Transfer Station. He advertised CalTrans "Dump Day" on April 23, COVID vaccines at a mobile home park on April 22, and a vision screening event on April 30 at Chino Community Building.
Councilmember Garcia thanked Community Services and the Pomona Library for their egg hunt events. She spoke on the success of the Perfect Pair Program and thanked those involved. She advertised an upcoming beautification project at the Redwood Grove in District 6.
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Councilmember Preciado also thanked Community Services and the Pomona Library for their egg hunts and their outstanding work with new programming being offered. He announced an upcoming job fair hosted by Just Us 4 Youth and his next Community Pull Up event on May 3 at Westmont Park.
Vice Mayor Torres spoke about upcoming community meetings and town halls he is hoping to set up. He spoke about going after grant funding to improve Arrow Hwy, Palomares Park and the City pools.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole attended egg hunts at Garfield Park and the Eagles Lodge.
She attended the Legislative Luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. She reported that she is working with public works on grants for two of her district's parks and for sidewalks on Mill Street.
Mayor Sandoval spoke on the COVID challenges and thanked his colleagues, City staff, and the community for adapting and helping others get through the hard times. He attended the Legislative Luncheon. He advertised that he will be having a community meeting this Saturday at Lincoln Park.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager James Makshanoff announced upcoming community meetings regarding the solid waste contract. He announced an upcoming Council budget study session on May 9 and a Meet and Greet event in the Civic Center on May 7. He announced that on 3 Saturdays in May the public works department will host a free compost giveaway.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no emailed comments
Live comments were as follows:
Tremale Ratcliffe from Just Us 4 Youth spoke about several upcoming events including a job fair, young women's conference, parent resource fair, and summer internship program.
Jesus Sanchez from Gente Organizada thanked the council for prioritizing youth pre-arrest diversion but said there needed to be even more leadership to continue to bring more programs to the City to help youth.
Don Martens from Compassionate Pomona spoke about a book called The Rabbit Effect by Dr. Kelli Harding and shared how social ties play a critical role in your health. He shared that Compassionate Pomona and the Pomona Library Foundation will be doing a study on this book.
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Gabriela Cortes expressed that the youth in this City need resources and the council needs to invest, support, and prioritize its youth.
"Lola" from the dA Center (puppet) spoke about the many art programs that the dA Center offers and the importance of art for people of all ages.
Daniel Jang from Southern California Crossroads spoke about his non-profit organization that is now serving Pomona. He spoke about their violence intervention programs and the resources they offer.
Sam Gutierrez from Gente Organizada urged council to pass emergency policy for rent stabilization to protect vulnerable people in the City.
Michael Rodriguez from the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe asked for help from the council regarding a legal injunction filed regarding former members of the tribe and use of City resources.
Natalie Chaidez from the Fairplex Community Engagement Office spoke about the upcoming LA County Fair beginning May 5 and stated all Pomona residents should have received a flyer on how to buy their Pomona Day tickets. She also spoke about an upcoming meeting to receive community input regarding the Fairplex Specific Plan.
Michelle Marin-Martinez from Gente Organizada urged council to create policy for affordable housing so that working class families would not be displaced.
Jacqueline Elizalde announced herself as a district representative for Congresswoman Norma Torres. She thanked council and City staff for submitting several applications for funding for the City.
Sam Salazar from Gente Organizada and Pomona Students Union urged council to invest in youth diversion programs and stop the school to prison pipeline.
Samantha Zavala-Angulo from Gente Organizada urged council to invest in youth and restructure the budget to fund more youth programs. She spoke about a citizen's initiative that is circulating called Pomona Kids First that would force funding to youth programs.
Bob Burton from the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe asked for help from the council regarding a legal injunction filed regarding former members of the tribe and use of City resources.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Item No. 3, which was voted on in a separate motion.
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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:
March 30, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes
April 4, 2022 Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to approve the meeting minutes of March 21, 2022.
2. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Article XII of the Pomona City Code Pertaining to Yard Sales
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4313 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION XII OF THE POMONA CITY
CODE PERTAINING TO YARD SALES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Ordinance No. 4313.
3. Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance Adopting a Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 16021 2021)
It is recommended that the City Council adopt at second reading Ordinance No.4314:
ORDINANCE NO. 4314 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA 16021 2021) AMENDING SECTION 2.3.2, TABLE 2 5 LAND USE MATRIX OF THE
DOWNTOWN POMONA SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW CONVENIENCE MARKETS
BY RIGHT AND ALCOHOL SALES (ON SALE) AND ALCOHOL SALES (OFF
SALE) BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL
MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT
This item was pulled for comments by Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole. She expressed her opposition to approving this ordinance.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 5-1 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE IN OPPOSITION, COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Ordinance No. 4314.
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4. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2021-22 CIP Budget by Creating a New Project, "Pomona Transit Center ADA Improvements"
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW CIP
PROJECT, "POMONA TRANSIT CENTER ADA IMPROVEMENTS," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-67938 AND BY APPROPRIATING $600,000 OF GENERAL
FUND RESERVES TO THE NEW PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-60.
5. Resolution Authorizing DTA as the Engineer of Record for FY 2022-23 and Ordering the Preparation of the 2022-23 Engineer's Report for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-63 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING DAVID TAUSSIG AND ASSOCIATES, INC. D/BIA DTA AS THE ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR FY 2022-23 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE 2022-23 ENGINEER'S
REPORT FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-63.
Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2021-22 CIP Budget by Creating a New Project, "Holt Avenue Corridor Improvements"
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-66 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW CIP
PROJECT "HOLT AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68575, ACCEPTING CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT
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$4,922,041 OF CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND APPROPRIATING $100,000 OF AVAILABLE MEASURE M FUNDS TO THE
NEW PROJECT
2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute all related documents to receive the grant funds and implement the funded activities.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-66.
7. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment for Business License Taxes, Utility Users' Maximum Annual Taxes, and Income Levels for Qualifying for Residential Utility Users' Tax Exemption Eligibility It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-71 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE
INDEX (CPI) ADJUSTMENT FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES, UTILITY USERS'
MAXIMUM ANNUAL TAXES, AND INCOME LEVELS FOR RESIDENTIAL UTILITY
USERS' TAX EXEMPTION ELIGIBILITY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-71.
8. Approving an Agreement with the Los Angeles County Fair Association for Law Enforcement Services for the 2022 Los Angeles County Fair It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2022 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR IN THE AMOUNT OF $650,575, AND AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $650,575 AND
APPROPRIATING $555,068 IN THE GENERAL FUND
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-47.
9. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) FY 2021-22 Budget Creating Two Projects; Reject All Construction Bids for "Mission Boulevard Rehabilitation," Project No. 428-68574; and, Authorize Staff to Revise Scope of Work, and Re-Bid Projects
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-72 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA (CITY), CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY: CREATING TWO NEW PROJECTS: "BUENA VISTA AVENUE REHABILITATION - MISSION BOULEVARD TO 9TH STREET," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68576 AND "PHILADELPHIA STREET REHABILITATION - FROM SAN ANTONIO
AVENUE TO EAST CITY LIMIT," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68577; UNAPPROPRIATING $246,958 OF SERIES "BI (AX/AI)" BOND PROCEEDS FROM AND CLOSING COMPLETED CIP PROJECT, "STREET AND ALLEY REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS - DISTRICT 3," PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-71051; UNAPPROPRIATING $500,000 OF MEASURE M FUNDS FROM "MAJOR STREET REHABILITATION - 2015 METRO CALL," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-67918; INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING $370,000 OF DISTRICT 2 ARPA CLFR FUNDS TO "BUENA VISTA AVENUE REHABILITATION - MISSION BOULEVARD TO 9TH STREET," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68576; INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING $500,000 OF DISTRICT 3 ARPA CLFR FUNDS AND APPROPRIATING $246,958 OF SERIES "BI (AX/AI)" BOND PROCEEDS TO "PHILADELPHIA STREET REHABILITATION - FROM SAN ANTONIO AVENUE TO EAST CITY LIMIT," PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-68577; AND, APPROPRIATING $500,000 OF MEASURE M FUNDS TO "MISSION BOULEVARD REHABILITATION - WHITE AVENUE TO TOWNE AVENUE," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68574, AND MODIFYING
THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2) Reject all bid proposals for construction of "Mission Boulevard Rehabilitation - White Avenue to Towne Avenue," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-68574 (All Base Bids and Additive Alternates 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5); 3) Authorize staff to revise the scope of work; and
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4) Authorize staff to re-/bid projects for Mission Boulevard, Buena Vista Avenue, and Philadelphia Street.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-72, reject all bid proposals for construction of "Mission Boulevard Rehabilitation - White Avenue to Towne Avenue," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-68574 (All Base Bids and Additive Alternates 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5); authorize staff to revise the scope of work; and authorize staff to re-/bid projects for Mission Boulevard, Buena Vista Avenue, and Philadelphia Street.
Award of Contract to Service 1st for Aquatic Maintenance Services for the City of Pomona
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a contract to Service 1st for a three-year agreement, with two one-year renewal options for a not-to-exceed amount of $155,232 annually; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the three-year agreement with two one-year renewal options with Service 1st to provide aquatic maintenance services for the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to award a contract to Service 1s* for a three-year agreement, with two one-year renewal options for a not-to-exceed amount of $155,232 annually; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the three-year agreement with two one-year renewal options with Service ist to provide aquatic maintenance services for the City.
11. Adoption of Resolutions to Add and Restructure Positions in the Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-68 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
APPENDIX B OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
POMONA CITY EMPLOYEES' CHAPTER OF THE TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932 BY
ADDING THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF SIGNAL/LIGHTING TECHNICIAN I AND II AND ADDING ONE (1) POSITION TO AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS RESOLUTION NO. 2022-69 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF POMONA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX B OF THE MEMORANDUM OF
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EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION AND AMENDING THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 OPERATING BUDGET TO RECLASSIFY TRAFFIC OPERATIONS CREW
CHIEF TO SIGNAL AND LIGHTING SUPERVISOR AND DELETE OBSOLETE
CLASSIFICATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-70 - 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 SIGNAL/LIGHTING CLASSIFICATIONS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-68, Resolution No. 2022-69, and Resolution No. 2022-70.
12. Authorizing the Submittal of a Joint Application to the State of California for the Participation in the Homekey Program
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-73 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A
JOINT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE
PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY PROGRAM
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute contract award, amendment, and other documentation.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-73.
13. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting $4,000 in Miscellaneous Library Mini-Grant Funds and Amending Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Operating Budget It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-74 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING $4,000 IN MISCELLANEOUS
MINI-GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY AND THE
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APPROPRIATING THE SAME AMOUNT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-74.
DISCUSSION
14. 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 Pomona Pride Center in support of their Pomona Valley Youth Empowerment Summit - Requested Amount: $4,500 B) Amount to be determined to Latino/a Roundtable in support of Dia del Niño- Requested Amount: $2,000
C) Amount to be determined to Kiwanis Club of Pomona in support of its 100th Anniversary Gala - Requested Amount: $1,200
D) Amount to be determined to Just Us 4 Youth in support of YES (Youth & Young Adult Employment Services Job & Career Expo) - Requested Amount: $500
E) Amount to be determined to Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center in support of its 32nd Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival - Requested Amount $25,000
F) Amount to be determined to Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe in support of the 28t Annual Ohlone Big Time Pow Wow - Requested Amount: TBD 2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts for previously approved projects/activities.
Dr. Trudy Coleman spoke about the upcoming Juneteenth event and its significance.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to make a finding of public benefit for Item A-F.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Public Hearing for Approval of Nuisance Abatement Expense Report and Placement of Lien for 2380 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91767
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing on the Nuisance Abatement Expense Reports and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2380 N. GAREY AVE., POMONA, CA, 91766 (APN: 8366-014-036) (OWNER: WHITE AVENUE PLAZA, LLC.), ORDERING PAYMENT THEREOF, (AMOUNT: $14,833.00), AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A LIEN TO BE RECORDED AND
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ENTERED AGAINST SAID PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO POMONA CITY CODE SECTION .6001 AND/OR SECTION 74-197
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Bill Kersten, representing White Ave Plaza, stated the nuisance was there prior to the current owners purchasing the property.
Jimmy Juneja and TJ Juneja, current owners of the property, both spoke on their efforts to work with the City to address the nuisance. They both spoke about how they support Pomona, operate their businesses in Pomona and invest in Pomona. They bought the property at auction not knowing about the issues and don't feel they should be responsible for the abatement costs.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho advised the council on the scope of this public hearing and what they should and should not discuss with regard to this nuisance abatement.
Deputy City Manager Mark Gluba gave a brief overview of the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-49.
16. Public Hearing Approving the HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan and Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Annual Action Plan and FY 2021-22 City Operating Budget
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-65 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE HOME-AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP) ALLOCATION PLAN AND AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND FY 2021-22 CITY OPERATING
BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,190,091 FOR THE HOME-ARP PROGRAM
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute appropriate applications and certification documents for the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Neighborhood Services Director Benita DeFrank gave a brief overview of this item and answered questions about how this money could be spent.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Ann Tomkins asked questions about how this money could be spent and said it should be spent on preventing homelessness and keeping people in their homes.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-65.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. on April 18, 2022.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
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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