CLOSED SESSION
5:30 P.M. City Council Conference Room
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Citizens for Amending Prop L, et al. v. City of Pomona, et al.
LASC Case No. 19STCP00482
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION AND/OR
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
One (1) Case
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there were 2 Closed Session Items. She reported on 505 S. Garey Ave
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Mayor Tim Sandoval
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Vice Mayor Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember 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. 7:00 PM Monday, July 18, 2022 Council Chambers
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the anticipated litigation item regarding a potential by a Mr. Gonzalez related to property.
The City Council voted 6 -1 with Councilmember Torres opposed, to resolve the issue and waive 2 months rent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Vice Mayor Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert Torres
Mayor Sandoval was present via phone from Conrad New York Midtown, 151 W. 54 th St, New York, New York 10019
STAFF PRESENT
Mark Gluba, Deputy City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Karla Shipman, Deputy City Clerk II
Hilda Estrada, contracted by the City, provided translation services.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Garcia spoke about upcoming events such as Summer Concerts, library reading events, movies in the park, and a Parenting 101 class held by Pomona Police Department. She thanked all those involved in a recent Community Pull Up event in her district.
Councilmember Lustro thanked the HEART team for cleaning up an encampment and helping with a Pomona Beautiful clean up. He thanked the public works and development services departments for assisting with some district issues. He thanked those involved in a meeting regarding the potential clean up of Rio Rancho Wilderness Zone to mitigate fire hazard. He said the Pomona Concert Band is in their 75 th season and performing weekly at the Ganesha Park Bandshell on Thursdays.
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welcomed a new baby and thanked his family for supporting him while he worked long hours.
Mayor Sandoval requested that Item 22 be continued to the August 1 st meeting and the council hold a special study session on Tuesday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m. and asked for council consensus on this.
The council voted 6-1 with Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole in opposition to move the item to August 1 and hold a special study session regarding this item on July 26.
City Attorney stated that all those in attendance who wanted to speak on this item can still speak in the public participation portion of the meeting.
Vice Mayor Ontiveros -Cole reported that the Fallas store would be closing and replaced with an Auto Zone store. She reported on fireworks citations issued. She spoke about her concerns with street vendors. She also requested that Mickey Gallivan receive a Pomona Goddess for her years of service to the City.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy City Manager Mark Gluba introduced the new Innovation and Information Technology Manager Sam Wong. He also requested that when council get to Item 25 that the public hearing is opened and then continued to the next meeting so that staff can make adjustments to the staff report.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
At the direction of the City Council Emergency Sub Committee, beginning with the July 18, 2022 Council meeting, emailed comments will no longer be read into the record during Council meetings. However, they will be included as part of the record/meeting minutes and names will be read into the record with respect to members of the public being in favor or in opposition of a particular agenda item.
City Attorney Carvalho read the City Council Rules of Procedure and Decorum.
Live Comments were as follows:
Don Martens spoke about being a compassionate city and the importance of participating in your community in order to be a healthy community. Society depends on its members to be engaged.
Donna Houston spoke about the Buffalo Soldiers and invited the community to the closing event in downtown Pomona for the Buffalo Soldiers exhibit.
Javier Gonzalez spoke about a lot merger issue and hoped to get staff assistance.
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Gustavo Ramirez spoke about his World Peace 2033 movement with several community members involvement. He wants Pomona to be a hub of studying social justice and human rights to have proactive positive world peace.
The following people spoke in support of a rent stabilization urgency ordinance:
Miranda Sheffield Yesenia Miranda Meza
Anel Hernandez Benjamin Wood
Debra Mendez Raam Ravi
Christopher Gutierrez Ingrid Salazar
Orlando Arias-Pulido
Claudia Bautista
The following people spoke in opposition of a rent stabilization urgency ordinance:
Gregory Estel
Cathy Tessier
Councilmember Torres asked for clarification from staff about why Item 25 was being continued when he was told by staff that the item was ready.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar.
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:
June 6, 2022 Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the meeting minutes of June 6, 2022.
2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Adding Large -Vehicle Parking Regulations to the Pomona City Code
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4315 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58, ARTICLE V, OF THE POMONA CITY CODE TO ADD DIVISION 2.5 “LARGE -VEHICLE PARKING REGULATIONS”
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 4315.
3. Acceptance of the U.S. Department Of Justice (DOJ) Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Award (JAG) in the Amount of $66,879 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE (DOJ) EDWARD BRYNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRA NT AWARD (JAG) IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,879, AND AMENDING THE FY 2022 -23
OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution 2022-48.
4. Amendment to Section 8.1 - Indemnity of the Agreement with All City Management, Inc. (ACMS) for Crossing Guard Services
It is recommended that the City Council approve the amended contract language to Section 8.1 - Indemnity of the Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to include language describing shared liability.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the amended contract language to Section 8.1 - Indemnity of the Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to include language describing shared liability.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Statement of Investment Policy and Reaffirming the City Treasurer Appointment & Ad option of a Resolution Authorizing the Changes of Officers for Local Agency Investment Transactions
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -107 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE 2022 -23 STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS BY THE
CITY TREASURER AND REAFFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF FINANCE
DIRECTOR AS CITY TREASURER
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-134 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE OF OFFICERS
TO ORDER THE DEPOSIT OR WITHDRAWAL OF CITY OF POMONA MONIES IN
THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-107 and Resolution No. 2022-134.
6. Award a Contract to HdL Companies for Short Term Rental Administration and Reporting Software Portal
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with two one-year renewal options with HdL Companies (HdL) to provide Short Term Rental Administration and Reporting Software Portal.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMB ER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to authorize the City Manager to execute a three -year agreement with two one -year renewal options with HdL Companies (HdL) to provide Short Term Rental Administration and Reporting Software Portal.
7. Amending Fiscal Years 2021 -22 and 2022 -23 Operating Budgets to Increase Revenue Estimates and Appropriations and Accept Additional Funds from the LA County Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) Grant
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -129 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2021 -22
OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVE NUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS BY $45,000 AND THE FY 2022 -23 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $381,000 AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $283,440, BY ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM (ENP) GRANT FOR THE SENIOR
NUTRITION PROGRAM
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any subsequent amendments, subject to review by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-129.
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8. Approval of Lot Merger LM7 -2021 for the Property Located at 550 Indian Hill Boulevard, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Numbers 8323 -027-003 and -007, Related to the Expansion of an Existing Commercial Property (Council District 4) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -139 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM7-2021 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 INDIAN HILL
BOULEVARD, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 8323-027-003 AND -007 2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM7 -2021 on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-139.
9. Approval of Summary Vacation VU2 -2022 of the City’s Unused Street Easement Located within Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 72657, PM 379/18 -23, Assessor Parcel Number 8344 -024-040, Related to the Hilton Garden Inn Project at 2027 Rancho Valley Drive, Pomona, CA, and Approval of Quitclaim Deed for the Vacated Easement (Council District 2)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -141 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUMMARY
VACATION VU2 -2022 OF THE CITY’S UNUSED STREET EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 72657, PM 379/18 -23, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8344 -024-040, RELATED TO THE HILTON GARDEN INN PROJECT AT 2027 RANCHO VALLEY DRIVE, AND
APPROVING QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE VACATED EASEMENT
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the quitclaim deed on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-141.
10. Award of Agreement to Alta Planning and Design, Inc. and Appropriation of Safe Clean Water Program (Measure W) Funding to “Bike Path - San Jose Creek” It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Approve an agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. in the amount of $1,336,370 for the design of “Bike Path - San Jose Creek,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-58072,
2) Approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -108 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $250,000 OF SAFE CLEAN WATER PROGRAM (MEASURE W) FUNDS TO “BIKE PATH - SAN JOSE CREEK,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-58072
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve an agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. in the amount of $1,336,370 for the design of “Bike Path - San Jose Creek,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-58072 and adopt Resolution No. 2022-108.
11. Approval of Tract Map TM No. 83313 for the Property Located at 528 E. Grove Street, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8367 -011-007, Related to the Subdivision and Development of a 38 -Unit Residential Condominium Project (Council District 6)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -138 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP TM NO. 83313 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 528 E. GROVE STREET,
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8367-011-007
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Tract Map TM No. 83313 o n behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-138.
12. Approval of Tract Map TM No. 83085 for the Property Located at 1300 W. Mission Boulevard, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8349 -011-047, Related to the Subdivision and Development of a 33 -Unit Residential Condominium Project (Council District 2)
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -140 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP TM NO. 83085 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13 00 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8349-011-047
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Tract Map TM No. 83085 on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-140.
13. Approve an Amendment to Purchase Order with R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. to Provide Rubberized Playground Surfacing at Ganesha Park It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve an amendment to Purchase Order #203418 with R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $286,209 for rubberized playground surfacing replacement at Ganesha Park for the 2 -5 year old playground and the 5 -12 year old playground for CIP Project “ Park Improvements - ADA Accessibility Rubberized Playground Surfacing Replacement,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71074; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to execute this change order.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve an amendment to Purchase Order #203418 with R.E.
Schultz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $286,209 for rubberized playground surfacing replacement at Ganesha Park for the 2 -5 year old playground and the 5 -12 year old playground for CIP Project “ Park Improvements - ADA Accessibility Rubberized Playground Surfacing Replacement,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71074
14. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2022 -23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating a New Project, “Mission Boulevard Guar drail” and Appropriating $90,000 of ARP Funding
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -120 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022 -23 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW CIP
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PROJECT: “MISSION BOULEVARD GUARDRAIL,” PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-71067 AND APPROPRIATING $90,000 OF CORONAVIRUS
STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP)
FUNDING TO THE PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-120.
15. Authorize the Acceptance of $1,460,000 in Measure H Funds for the Operation of the City of Pomona’s Year -Round Shelter Crisis Housing Program and Amend Site Operator Agreement
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -117 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $1,460,000 IN MEASURE H FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION AND
SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF POMONA’S HOPE FOR HOME HOMELESS
SERVICES CENTER’S CRISIS HOUSING PROGRAM, AND AMEN D THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SITE OPERATOR - VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA LOS ANGELES - BY AWARDING $1,381,786 TO OPERATE THE CRISIS
HOUSING PROGRAM
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements and additional documents requested for the acceptance of the award, allocation of the funding and operation of the Hope for Home Homeless Services Center’s Crisis Housing Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-117.
16. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2022-23 Operating Budget for the Outdoor and Active Youth Program and Accepting Additional Grant Funds from Pomona Unified School District (PUSD)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -130 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022 -23
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE OUTDOOR AND ACTIVE YOUTH
PROGRAM GRANT FUND BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
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APPROPRIATIONS BY $181,066; AND ACCEPTING FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $375,000 FROM POMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (PUSD) IN GRANT FUNDING
2) Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments subject to review by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-130.
17. Award of Contract to Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. for Pavement Management Survey Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a one -year contract to Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. in the amount of $97,521 to develop a Pavement Management Survey to update the City’ s Pavement Management Program (PMP); and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and all necessary documents/amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to award a one-year contract to Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. in the amount of $97,521 to develop a Pavement Management Survey to update the City’s Pavement Management Program (PMP).
18. Award of Retroactive Contract to Holliday Rock Co., Inc. for the Will Call Purchase of Asphalt, Concrete, and Hot-Mix Materials
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Retroactively award a three -year contract, beginning October 14, 2020 through October 13, 2023, with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional years, to Holliday Rock Co., Inc. for a not -to-exceed amount of $365,000 during the initial three-year term for the will call purchase of asphalt, concrete, and hot -mix materials; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and all necessary documents/amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to retroactively award a three -year contract, beginning October 14, 2020 through October 13, 2023, with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional years, to Holliday Rock Co., Inc. for a not -to-exceed amount of $365,000 during the City Council / Housing Authority / Meeting Minutes July 18, 2022 Successor Agency to the
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initial th ree-year term for the will call purchase of asphalt, concrete, and hot -mix materials.
19. Authorization of the Acceptance of $214,282 from CalRecycle for SB 1383 Compliance and Additional Staffing Funded from the Grant It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -135 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF $214,282
FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES,
RECOVERY, AND RECYCLING (CALRECYCLE) SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING AND AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2022 -23
OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATING $214,282
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -136 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 OPERATING BUDGET TO ADD ONE (1) POSITION
IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-135 and Resolution No. 2022-136.
20. Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 City Operating Budget to Increase Revenue Estimates and Appropriations in the Amount of $5,144,940 through Acceptance of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant (CalVIP) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -133 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 CITY OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,144,940 THROUGH
ACCEPTANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE INTE RVENTION AND
PREVENTION GRANT (CALVIP)
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.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, adopt Resolution No. 2022-133.
Following the approval of the Consent Calendar, items were heard in the following order: 21, 28, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 (Item 22 pulled for a future meeting)
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
21. 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 item(s); and
A) Amount to be determined to P Luv’s Helping Hands Foundations in support of backpack giveaway: Requested Amount: $600
B) Amount to be determined Pomona Pride Center, Inc. in support of their Opening/Ribbon Cutting: Requested Amount: $7,000
C) 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
D) Amount to be determined to Community Partners 4 Innovation in support of Community Yoga at Lopez Urban Farm – Requested Amount $5,000 2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts for previousl y approved projects/activities.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit for Item A-D.
22. Adoption of Resolution Directing Staff to Prepare Regulatory Framework and Infrastructure Necessary to Implement Residential Rent Stabilization, Just Cause Eviction, and Other Protections for Residents Facing Housing Instability and Discussion of Potential Interim Urgency Ordinance Regarding the Same It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolution No. 2022 -113 and discuss the following Urgency Ordinance No. 4320:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -113 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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ADDITIONAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND INFRASTRUCTURE
NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION, JUST
CAUSE EVICTION, AND OTHER PROTECTIONS FOR RESIDENTS FACING
HOUSING INSTABILITY
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 4320 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE POMONA CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD DIVISION 4 TO ARTICLE VIII PERTAINING TO “RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION”
This item was continued to a f uture meeting. *See council action under Mayor/Councilmember Communications.
23. Adoption of Resolutions to Restructure Positions in Public Works, Human Resources, Police, and Water Resources Departments and Amend Flexible Staffing Provisions
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -121 - A RESOLUTION 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 INCREASING THE SALARIES
OF VARIOUS CLASSIFICATIONS IN PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER
RESOURCES, AUTHORIZING A SIDE LETTER RELATED TO THE PUBLIC
WORKS REORGANIZATION AND AMENDING THE FLEXIBLE STAFFING
PROVISIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2 022-122 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX B OF THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE POMONA
MID-MANAGEMENT / CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION TO MODIFY
THE POSITIONS OF WATER TREATMENT AND QUALITY CREW CHIEF, WATER
TREATMENT AND QUALITY SUPERVISOR, FLEET SERVICES SUPERVISOR,
ONE ASSISTANT/ ASSOCIATE/ CIVIL ENGINEER, ADDING A PUBLIC
INFORMATION COORDINATOR, AND AMENDING THE FLEXIBLE STAFFING
PROVISIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -123 - A RESOLUTION OF THE C ITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP A AND B
EMPLOYEES BY LOWERING THE SALARY RANGE FOR HUMAN
RESOURCES/RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -124 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY OF POMONA’S SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 TO MEET THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5 AND 571 TO REFLECT
CHANGES TO CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS, HUMAN RESOURCES, POLICE AND
WATER RESOURCES CLASSIFICATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -125 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 OPERATING BUDGET RELATED TO
POSITIONS IN PUBLIC WORKS, POLICE AND WATER RESOURCES
DEPARTMENTS
This item was heard after Public Hearing Item 28.
Deputy City Manager Mark Gluba gave a brief overview of this item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolutions No. 2022 -121, 2022-122, 2022-123, 2022-124, and 2022-125.
24. Introduction and First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Pomona City Code Sections 58-676 (18) and 58-679 (A) and (B) Pertaining to Equipment Requirements and the Rotation System for City Tow Franchises
It is recommended that the City Council, introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4318 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING POMONA CITY CODE SECTIONS 58-676 (18) AND 58 -679 (A) AND (B) PERTAINING TO EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS AND THE ROTATION SYSTEM FOR CITY TOW
FRANCHISEES
Sergeant Scheppman gave the staff presentation.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments regarding this item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 4318.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
25. Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution to Establish a Preferential Parking District on Stanton Street, Jayson Court, Rex Court, and Sterling Street It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Open the public hearing rega rding the establishment of an overnight preferential parking district on Stanton Street, Jayson Court, Rex Court, and Sterling Street, after receiving comments and testimony, close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -127 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH A PREFERENTIAL
PARKING DISTRICT ON STANTON STREET, JAYSON COURT, REX COURT,
AND STERLING STREET
The Vice Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Cristin Nieto spoke in favor of a preferential parking district because she lives in this area and struggles to find parking.
City Attorney Carvalho advised that speakers can still speak next meeting since some speakers were given the direction that they would not speak tonight after staff requested to continue this item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to continue Item 25 to the next regular meeting on August 1, 2022.
26. Public Hearing Adopting the FY 2022 -2023 Annual Action Plan with Funding Recommendations
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FY 2022 -2023
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WITH PROPOSED FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG)
FEDERAL ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS
2) Approve final award recommendations for the FY 2022-2023 CDBG Program; City Council / Housing Authority / Meeting Minutes July 18, 2022 Successor Agency to the
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3) Approve final award recommendations for the FY 2022-2023 HOME Program; 4) Approve final award recommendations for the FY 2022-2023 ESG Program; 5) Approve awarding $57,000 in Emergency Solution Grant to Volunteers of America Los Angeles, under the current site operator agreement for the Hope for Home Service Center;
6) Approve the inclusion of funding awards in the Annual Action Plan; 7) Adopt the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan as amended by item 6 above; and 8) Authorize the City Manager to execute appropriate applications and certification documents for the Annual Action Plan for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Housing Services Manager Beverly Johnson gave the staff presentation.
The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing.
Patrick Leong from Crossroads spoke about his organization and the services it offers to women that need transitional housing.
The Vice Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT FROM THE DAIS), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-59.
27. Public Hearing Amending the Consolidated Plan, the Fiscal year (FY) 2022 -23 Annual Action Plan, the FY 2022 -23 City Operating Budget and the FY 2022 -23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to Appropriate Community Development Block Grant Corona Virus (CDBG-CV) and Emergency Solutions Grant Corona Virus (ESG-CV) Funds
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -137 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022 -23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, FY 2022 -23 CITY OPERATING BUDGET AND THE FY 2022 -23 CIP BUDGET BY
INCREASING/DECREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS
AND REALLOCATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONA
VIRUS (CDBG -CV) AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT CORONA VIRUS (ESG-CV) FUNDS, AS WELL AS AMENDING THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR City Council / Housing Authority / Meeting Minutes July 18, 2022 Successor Agency to the
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“LIBRARY FACILITY REMODEL,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-74118 Housing Services Manager Beverly Johnson gave the staff presentation.
The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing and with no public comments t he Vice Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS - COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT FROM THE DAIS), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-137.
28. City Council Consideration of the Establishment of a Temporary 45 -day Moratorium on the Establishment, Expansion, or Modification of Warehouses, Trucking Facilities, and Related Uses that are Located within the City of Pomona It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further reading and adopt the following urgency ordinance:
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 4319 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY 45-DAY
MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXPANSION, OR MODIFICATION OF
WAREHOUSES, TRUCKING FACILITIES, AND RELATED USES THAT ARE
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF POMONA
This item was heard after Discussion Item 21.
Associate Planner Vinny Tam gave the staff presentation.
The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Karla Shipman read the names of those that sent in email comments.
In support:
Regina Wang Stanley Fink Meg Johannsen
Lisa Engdahl Lisa Smolen Miguel Escobar
David Holmes Megan Gearhart Raymond Rodriguez
Julie Roberts-Fronk State Senator Connie Leyva
Laurie Borer Ronald Cobas
Mark McReynolds Amy Donner
Laura Kotovsky Paul Deibel
Jerry Fenning Paul Kaak
Bridgette Ramirez Kieva Kaak
Hugh Wire Lesly Echeverria
Mike Sutton Hidalia Echeverria
Jeff Johanssen Maria Elena Gonzalez
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In opposition: Seventh Street Development
*Please see attachment for full email comments made part of this record.
Live Comments were as follows:
The following people spoke in support of the item:
Gloria Miranda (through the interpreter)
Magnoli Argueta (through the interpreter)
Douglas Ramirez (through the interpreter)
Damiana Aldana
Mireya Escobar (through the interpreter)
Joanna Duran Garcia
Mary Jean Neault
Adam Donner
Judith Tiersma
Kathryn Martens
The following people spoke in opposition to the item:
Craig Furniss
Scott Furniss
The following people submitted speaker cards supporting the item but did not wish to speak:
Claudia Cazavez
Alcadia Juarez
Margarito Mendez
Jarely Cruz
Chris Cruz
Eva Bustamonte
The Vice Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments regarding this item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, CARRIED 6-1 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES IN OPPOSITION), to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 4319.
29. Public Hearing Regarding the Levy of Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Assessments for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the levy assessments for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District for FY 2022 -23; and
2) After receiving public comments and testimony, conclude the Public Hearing and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -111 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT DIAGRAMS, ZONE BOUNDARIES, AND TH E LEVY OF FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CITYWIDE
STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
City Engineer Arnold Dichosa gave the staff presentation.
The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing and with no public comments t he Vice Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT FROM THE DAIS), to adopt Resolution No. 2022-111.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m. on July 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
JULY 18, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENTS-NOT READ AT MEETING
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Beth Brooks Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
At a Council meeting a few weeks ago a comment was made that Pomona is not the same Pomona it was in the 1960’s. He was right…it is not.
In the 1960’s, my family used to walk around Downtown Pomona, visiting our favorite jewelry and record stores. During that era you did not see people sleeping on the sidewal ks surrounded by stolen shopping carts. My parents never had to worry about my seeing the “private parts” of people walking down the street. During that decade all of our shopping needs could be met by businesses in Pomona.
In the 1960’s, Pomona’s City Manager and family were involved with all things Pomona. City council members might have had their favorite constituents, but would have never publically excluded others from their representation.
Yes, Pomona is not the same as it was in the 1960’s. This is unfortunate for all of us.
DISCUSSION ITEM NO. 22 ( Adoption of Resolution Directing Staff to Prepare Regulatory Framework and Infrastructure Necessary to Implement Residential Rent Stabilization, Just Cause Eviction, and Other Protections for Residents Facing Housing Instability and Discussion of Potential Interim Urgency Ordinance Regarding the Same) THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 1 MEETING-NAMES WERE
NOT READ INTO THE RECORD
BizFed (see attached letter)
Bret Bielefeld
Pomona Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
I was under the impression the members of the Pomona City Council were going to meet with housing providers to brainstorm solutions for the perceived crisis the city’s tenants are experiencing. What happened?
By your definition, housing providers are business owners in the City of Pomona. I have yet to understand what my business license fee pays for, yet I faithfully remit the funds every year.
Pomona does not need to pass a Rent Stabilization Resolution or draft an Urgency Ordinance. What needs to happen is that landlords and tenants need to be allowed to enforce the rental agreements that all consenting adults approved and signed. Contracts should not be allowed to be voided by an outside entity.
I respectfully request that you vote down any sort of re gulation regarding residential rentals.
It is not up to you to decide what goes on between contractual parties.
Michael Simonds Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
I began an eviction in March and am finally being granted legal possession of my property this week.
My tenants allowed friends to move in. When the tenants vacated, the friends refused to follow suit. Because of this, I had to file a formal eviction.
My house was completely destroyed. Who is going to pay the $20,610.00 in damages these squatters left behind?
The rental housing industry does not need any more protections for the tenants. It is not up to Pomona City Council members to interfere with free enterprise.
You all were elected to oversee the business of the city. How can you possibly expect City Hall to take on additional responsibilities when there is a failure to maintain your own common areas?
I respectfully request that you do not pass a Housing Resolution or Urgency Ordinance.
Sharon Willison Dear Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
You have no business interfering with the rights of property owners. You have failed miserably in making Pomona a vibrant, safe and beautiful city, as per your city stationery.
Vibrant? The streets are lined with street vendors. Brick and mortar business are leaving. I heard of two more this week. What are your plans for our future? The city needs a balance.
You have voted for more rental units…where are these residents going to shop? Safe? We need more police officers. My church has spent thousands of dollars repairing damages caused by intruders. Look at Facebook. Need I say more? Beautiful? Have you driven down Garey and Holt Avenues recently? The City is in urgent need of your attention. The rental industry is not. Please vote “NO” regarding any Resolution or Urgency Ordinance regarding rental property in Pomona.
Park Morse Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
The time was right for me to consider selling my rental h ouse in Pomona, but I have been unable to do so due to restrictions placed by the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. The tenants and I approved and agreed on terms when the rental agreement was signed. The government had no right to void the terms of this contract.
Nor does the Pomona City Council have the right to put restrictions on the property I have worked hard to own and maintain. I have accepted all the responsibility for paying the mortgage, insurance, gardener and property taxes. I have efficiently taken care of all repair requests. I do not need to be told how to be a good housing provider.
I urge you to vote down any Resolution or Urgency Ordinance. They are not needed. The rental moratorium placed because of Covid-19 has cost property owners thousands (perhaps millions) of dollars in lost revenue. This industry needs to stabilize itself.
Laura Alvarez Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
I would like to see concrete evidence that the proposed Resolution and Urgency Ordinance documents are going to have positive results in the City of Pomona.
I have yet to see one article or editorial that states that rent control is good for a city. I hav e read that rent control actually causes a shortage of available units. Rental property owners are providing a necessity to those who are in need of a place to live. Owning rental property requires planning, hard work and a willingness to take on financial risk. Anyone who is in this business deserves respect and should be allowed to make a profit from the services that they provide.
As a rental owner, I have a business license. Why were business owners not given a seat at the table before such an aggressi ve document was drafted? What happened to transparency?
Dawn O’Neill Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
After 14 years of trying to work with my current tenant, I was given a window of opportunity to evict them. I took it.
They filed an answer to the unlawful detainer claiming that there were habitability concerns.
As I was unaware of any maintenance requests, I immediately contacted my contractor for assistance. With a scheduled appointment he entered the property and met with my tenants.
They were unable to provide any issues that were cause for concern. When asked why they put in writing that they were worried about their safety, they both pointed at each other for blame.
These tenants are months behind on their rent. I have already spent $3,750 in attorney’s fees.
How is this right?
I no longer wish to support someone else’s family. It is only fair that I am allowed to receive possession of my property in a timely manner.
It is important that you do not vote for a Housing Resolution or Urgency Ordinance.
Dennis Querio Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
You do not have the manpower or leadership to take on any more responsibilities. I encourage you to forget any Resolutions or Ordinances regarding Rent Stabilization.
It is time you take care of the responsibilities you are already signed up for.
I have called Illegal Dumping several times during the past four weeks. This telephone number is never answered and my pleas for help have gone ignored.
I have tried contacting my District 6 elected official, but have not had the respect of receiving a returned call.
I have an on -going saga with the Public Works Dept. I was promised immediate attention.
You got it…no follow-through.
My rents are below ma rket and I am capable of taking care of my business without government interference.
Linda Hallman Mayor and Members of Pomona City Council:
It is wrong to try and restrict housing providers to please tenants to obtain their votes. If you want to control rental units, then you can pay for that control by becoming an investor.
Please reverse the course of the thought of passing a Resolution or Urgency Ordinance regarding Rent Stabilization.
I have had the same property management company for almost a dec ade and my rent has never been raised. When I need assistance, it was made available.
I do not need or appreciate having any more restrictions in my life. I deserve quiet-enjoyment of the space I pay for. Please do not find ways to jeopardize my peace.
Ann Brand Mayor and Members of Pomona City Council:
Certainly your time would be better spent taking care of the entire city instead of micro - managing property owners.
I have rented my home for over ten years and am very happy with my situation. My rent increases have been minimal and the property manager has been attentive.
I am well aware of rules already in place for residential property owners. If there are a few abusing the system, then they should be addressed individually.
While driving around the City, it is obvious you have more important things to worry about then restricting an essential industry.
I encourage you to leave rental concerns to property managers.
Please vote “no” on any Housing Resolution or Urgency Ordinance.
Greg Estel Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
I was under the impression there was going to be dialog with housing providers before anything was brought to the Pomona City Council regarding rent control. I would like to understand why this did not happen.
It is illogical for you to put restrictions on a certain industry in the city. If you are going to try and control housing providers, then you need to reach out to grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants and all businesses that serve the public.
There are many issues in the community that deserve your time and attention. Stability in housing is not one of them.
Please discourage any further discussion on rent stabilization restrictions.
Natalie Ford-Brown Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
Putting restrictions on housing providers is not the answer to Pomona’s housing crisis.
Our quality of life is being impacted by the homeless population. It would be appreciated if you would concentrate efforts towards this issue instead of trying to micr o-manage rental property owners. My neighbors and I have been negatively impacted by those allowed to run amuck in our neighborhood park. Please put your efforts into supporting more police protection. We are tired of being screamed at, our utilities used without permission and items stolen off our property. Your stealing control from property owners is not going to solve anything. I encourage you to concentrate on more important issues than housing stabilization concerns. That industry can take care of itself.
Beth Brooks Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
I was informed there would be dialog between the City and housing providers before anything concrete was addressed on the City Council level. It was extremely disappointing to hear this item was being presented without input from those of us who have state and local licenses to be in the property management business. Your interference is not needed or appreciated.
There are already rules in place that govern residential rental properties. Add itional restrictions are not needed. Are you going to cap our business license fees, water fees, electric and gas charges? What about food and gasoline? I encourage you to take care of the City’s business and leave housing to those who have chosen that career path.
Dylan Querio Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
I am against any Resolutions or Urgency Ordinance regarding housing in the City of Pomona.
Between Section-8 housing units and the many rentals being offered below market level, there are many rentals that are subsidized due to a normal course of business. Please do not try and fix a system that is perceived to be broken by only a few out -spoken activists. It has been proven that rent control does not work. Housing providers offer a val uable service.
Tenants who do not honor the contracts they signed upon possession need to own up to the consequences. No owner ever wants to start an eviction. They are expensive and time - consuming. Owners should, however, be allowed this course of action when needed. The rental business is hard enough without government interference. Please vote “no” on Item #22.
Richard Alvarez Mayor and Members of the Pomona City Council:
How can you possibly consider taking on something of the magnitude of Rental Stabilization when you are failing miserably with the tasks you have already been given? It is important that you get your house in order before you think about controlling others. In California, tenants have more rights than the owners. The amount of risk and responsibility an owner has compared to a tenant’s is vastly disproportionate. Government regulations continue to increase the rights of tenants and take away rights from property owners to the point that owners are getting out of the business. I have not heard of owners having input with this Resolution or Urgency Ordinance. What is the reasoning for making this public only days before the City Council Meeting? Why was this kept such a secret? Why was the community not asked for their involvement? Please vote “no” on any items regarding rent stabilization. It will be detrimental to our city.
Lily Dunkin Hello, I am emailing in solidarity with the Pomona community members demanding the passage of the relevant tenant protection ordinance. Pomona renters deserve to live without fear of unreasonable rent increases.
Matthew Buck, California Apartment Association (see attached letter)
Evelia Rocha Good evening, Pomona City Council members, Mayor Sandoval My name is Evelia Rocha. I live in District 4. I am a Pomona United for Stable Housing (PUSH) and Gente Organizada’s member.I want to thank you for putting the Emergency Rent Stabilization Ordinance on tonight’s agenda, but we do feel that PUSH has been left out of table specially since we have been working towards this for at least 5 years. We could have contributed to this in so many aspects. My colleagues will be speaking more on this during the meeting. I do want to bring to your attention an issue that needs to be addressed. Many persons have expressed to us were they feel landlords take unfair advantage and profit from them when they are looking to rent, they pay fees to apply and never hear back from landlords. Now, think about the many applications a landlord receives and all the fees a person submits when looking to rent. low-income persons must come up with money to pay those applications fees and lose every time they apply for a rental. We ask that you come up with way to resolve this where the low-income person is not the one that loses their money all the time and where it makes it more difficult to rent.
Scott Chamberlain, San Gabriel Valley Consortium (see attached letter)
San Gabriel Tenant Alliance Re ITEM #22 -- July 18, 2022 —Letter of support for rent stabilization and PUSH recommendations
Dear Pomona City Council,
San Gabriel Valley Tenants’ Alliance, founded i n 2020 to build tenant education and power in the San Gabriel Valley, submits this letter of public comment to express urgency in passing rent stabilization and stronger tenant protections. Pomona is showing great leadership in the San Gabriel Valley with this measure.
We also support Pomona United for Stable Housing (PUSH)'s recommendations:
• A rent board with tenant representation with the power and the resources necessary to set maximum rent adjustments, investigate complaints, hear petitions from tenants, enforce the provisions of the ordinance and state housing laws, and hold landlords accountable for violations of those laws and violations,
• A mechanism for tenants to petition for rent decreases (the current proposal only has a mechanism for landlords in petition for rent increases), • Inclusion of “trigger” language that would go into effect upon the reform or repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act to allow for the protection of the maximum number of tenants possible,
• The appropriati on of city funding for legal defense for tenants facing eviction proceedings in court,
• Proper promotion and publicity of the tenant protections in all appropriate languages, and that
• The cost of administering the rent stabilization and just cause eviction protection not be disproportionately shouldered by the tenant community.
As noted in our previous letter, The 6 th Cycle Housing Element is indeed the best documentation of why NOW is the time to protect tenants, not three years from now. Tenants cannot wait! We know from the data in the housing element that those being pushed to the street are seniors, families, and tenants already burdened with housing costs.
The 6th Cycle Housing Element lays out the best case for the city to enact rent stabi lization and just cause ordinances immediately. Pomona United for Stable Housing and SGV Tenants Alliance have a working relationship, and we have heard first hand of legal rent increases that jeopardize housing and stability for tenants. The legal incre ase are still too high! That instability has implications for all of the community such as school district enrollment; employee retention; ability to participate in democracy; more tents and humans on the streets of Pomona. Those implications cost the co mmunity and only add to the urgency of immediate action now for Pomona tenants and residents.
Thank you for considering our comments. We strongly urge Pomona City Council to act to immediately to thoughtfully enact local rent stabilization and just cause protections.
Sincerely,
San Gabriel Valley Tenants’ Alliance
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 28 (City Council Consideration of the Establishment of a Temporary 45-day Moratorium on the Establishment, Expansion, or Modification of Warehouses, Trucking Facilities, and Related Uses that are Located within the City of Pomona)
Regina Wang- Good evening. My name is Regina Wang. As a business person in Pomona, who also lives in Pomona, I support a moratorium on warehouses, as described in Urgency Ordinance Number 4319. I don't believe that warehouses represent the best and highest use for Pomona. Warehouses and Trucking Hubs coming into Pomona without proper regulations will adversely affect my business, and the health, safety and quality of life of myself, my neighbors, and those with whom I work. Please approve this urgency ordinance tonight. Thank you.
Lisa Engdahl- Good evening. My name is Lisa Engdahl. I’m a Pomona resident in District 2 and President of Clean&Green Pomona.
According to the air district (AQMD), the warehouse goods movement industry is the biggest polluter of any industry in our region. A warehouse moratorium is essential to give our city time to set sensible regulations to protect the health, safety and quality of life of Pomona residents. There is nothing more important than people.
On May 2 nd, Clean&Green Pomona approached the city council about the need for a warehouse moratorium. We presented the research we had done over several weeks. On June 6th Clean&Green, ICON (the Inland Community Organizing Network), and Conexión de Padres Por la Educación together urged you to enact a moratorium on warehouses and trucking hubs. The excellent staff report and presentation by Mr. Khan and Ms. Gutierrez supported our proposed moratorium. Thank you for voting that evening to move this process forward.
I urge you to approve a warehouse moratorium in Pomona as proposed by the city staff in Urgency Ordinance Number 4319. Your decision tonight will have a major impact on fut ure generations in Pomona.
David Holmes- Good evening. My name is David Holmes, and I am the President of Commercial Door Company. I have been a Pomona businessman for more than 25 years. I am a board member of Clean&Green Pomona. I support a warehouse moratorium in the City of Pomona, as proposed in Urgency Ordinance Number 4319. During my years in Pomona, the city has improved. To continue in a positive direction, the city needs to plan well for the future. We need proper regulations in place for the building and operation of warehouses and trucking facilities.
The lack of proper standards for this industry adversely impacts businesses like mine, and is harmful for residents who are entitled to a good quality of life.
As you know, the logistics industry is not a major job creator, and has several undesirable impacts. The numerous heavy diesel trucks that go with warehousing damage our roads, pollute the air, and increase traffic and accidents. It would be unwise for Pomona to continue to add more warehouses without first establishing thoughtful regulations, particularly restricting their size and hours of operation.
I urge you to enact a warehouse moratorium for the benefit of both businesses and residents.
Sincerely,David 0. Holmes, Commercial Door Company Inc.
Julie Roberts-Fronk Greetings Members of the City Council. I live in District 4 and work in District 6, pastor at First Christian Church Pomona. I am a leader with ICON which joins with Clean and Green and Parents Connexion in support of a moratorium on warehouses.We used to have the back stop of the EPA; they had your back. It’s up to us at the local level to determine how we shall protect the residents of our cities and county. Pollution is a regional harm that requires regional solutio ns, but if cities use that as an excuse to do nothing, we contribute to regional and local harm. Let us exercise our sovereignty as a city in regards to an industry that will have decades of local impact on our infrastructure and wellbeing.Thank you in advance for your support of Urgency Ordinance No. 4319. Rev. Julie Roberts-Fronk Laurie Borer To Whom it may Concern, My name is Laurie Borer, Im a member of Temple Beth Israel, Pomona and I support a warehouse moratorium. Thanks in advance for considering my concern in this matter.
Mark McReynolds Greetings, I am a new resident of Pomona, on Willow St, and I am in favor of a moratorium on warehouses. I recently went to assist a friend pick something up around South Archibald below the Ontario Airport. I was amazed, dismayed really, at all the monstrous warehouses and the number of big trucks on the roads. I waited alongside the road for my friend and noted truck after truck rumbling by. I felt sorry for the folks on that street. At least someone thought ahead and made some of that area's roads really wide - we don't have that luxury here. We need the moratorium to think long and hard about the very best use of the undeveloped land we have in Pomona. That may include some warehouses, but after the moratorium we'll know what we are doing.
Thank you for your consideration.
Laura Kotovsy Dear Council, I am a member of Temple Beth Israel of Pomona. I recently learned of the environmental and health issues warehouses can cause and I support a moratorium on new or expanded warehouses until the problems can be addressed.
Jerry Fenning Hello Pomona City Council and Mayoral Office, I am a member of Temple Beth Israel, a Jewish house of worship, located in Pomona Calif. I support the warehouse moratorium for many reasons including the need to update an old "relic" set of standards that do NOT relate to today's world; and the necessity to improve the air quality and the quality of life for all Pomona residents.
Thank you for taking the appropriate action in voting for the review of warehouse ordinances.
Bridgette Ramirez Dear Pomona City Council, My name is Bridgette Ramirez, and I am part of First Presbyterian Church of Pomona, which is a member of the Inland Communities Organizing Network. I've previously expressed my support of a moratorium on warehouses, but I want to reiterate it for the sake of the physical health and wellbeing of the citizens of Pomona as well as our planet. Pomona is already in the 95th percentile of most polluted cities in our state. Why add more burden to already burdened people? Standards need to be put in place to protect public health and safety. Please vote yes to keep on the positive path of cleaning our city.
Hugh Wire My name is Hugh Wire and I am a member of ICON and attend First Presbyterian Church of Pomona. I support a moratorium on warehouses in Pomona. There is something better for Pomona. Warehouses are not good neighbors, generating air pollution and uncompensated deterioration of roadways, and fail to provide jobs with living wages. There are better uses for Pomona's available land. The city's zoning code has not been updated since 1949. City staff, the Council, and its conmmissions need the time--the 45 days of this moratorium and then its extension of two years--to do the planning that will guide the growth of the city in ways that benefit people and the planet --an investment that positions Pomona for its better future.
Mike Sutton To the Pomona City Council; My name is Mike Sutton. I am a 41-year resident of Pomona, member of ICON (Inland Community Organizing Network) and First Christian Church- Pomona. I write in support of a moratorium on warehouses in the City of Pomona.
The lack of regulation in place for our city that properly govern the operations of this necessary industry has negatively impacted the condition of our streets and, more importantly, the well- being and health of our communities and residents. Pushing the pause button to determine the full impact presently and to determine policies that make this industry work for all the people of Pomona is essential to future the city's growth, health, and well -being.Thank you for the opportunity to engage in this important deliberation.
Jeff Johannsen Dear Pomona City Council, My name is Jeff Johannsen, and I am a Pomona resident of 17 years. I write in support of a moratorium on warehouses in the City of Pomona.
There are currently no regulations in place for our city that properly govern the operations of this impactful industry on our streets and more importantly, the well -being and health of our residents. Pushing the pause button to determine the full impact presently and to determine policies that make this industry work for all the people of Pomona is essential
Meg Johannsen Dear Pomona City Council, My name is Meg Johannsen and I am a Pomona resident of 17 years. I support a moratorium on warehouses in Pomona, because it is not an economic boon for our city, nor does it provide good paying jobs once the behemoth is built. There are better uses we can bring into our city, if we plan effectively. Our zoning code has not been updated since 1949. A moratorium allows for thoughtful planning. Let’s build a city that benefits people and the planet at least as much as it does an investment corporation’s profit. Thank you for your consideration,
Stan Fink My name is Stanley Fink. I am a member of TBI POMONA and I support. warehouse moratorium
Lisa Smolen My name is Lisa Smolen. I am a member of Temple Beth Israel Pomona and I support a warehouse moratorium.
Megan Gearhart Good evening Mayor and council members, My name is Megan Gearhart, resident of Pomona for over twenty years. I am writing tonight in support of a moratorium on warehouses. Pomona is already in the 95th percentile of most polluted cities in our state.
Pomona is also a young city, with over a third of its population under the age of 18. Standards need to be put in place to protect public health and safety of everyone. Please vote yes to keep on the positive path of cleaning our city, so the next generation has a c hance to grow up without developing asthma and other health conditions tied to pollution. Thank you.
Miguel Escobar Buenos dias, Miembros del Consejo de la Ciudad de Pomona. Mi nombre es Miguel Escobar, soy miembro de Conexión de Padres por la educación y apoyo ampliamente a la organización Clean&Green de Pomona en su propuesta de la regulación de leyes para la moratoria de almacén que es una ordenanza de Urgencia 4319 en su artículo
28. Considero que es un beneficio para nuestra ciudad y que ayudara a controlar y prevenir algunos de los problemas que afectan estos almeces sin leyes vigentes a nuestra comunidad. Solo por citar algunos: problemas ambientales, daños a la salud, destrucción de avenidas vehiculares, daño a vehiculos, contaminación del ruido. Gracias.
Maria Elena Gonzalez A quien corresponda Buenas tardes Mi nombre es María Elena Gonzalez. Soy co~fundadora de Conexion de Padres Por la Educacion y miembro de Clean&Green. Yo apoyo totalmente la moratoria de los almacenes de la ordenanza 4319 de Clean & Green. Gracias por su atención
Lesly Echeverria Buenos dias, Miembros del Consejo de la Ciudad de Pomona. Mi nombre es: Lesly Echeverria Escobar, soy miembro de Conexión de Padres por la educación y apoyo ampliamente a la organización Clean&Green de Pomona en su propuesta de la regulación de leyes para la moratoria de almacén que es una ordenanza de Urgencia 4319 en su artículo
28. Considero que es un beneficio para nuestra ciudad y que ayudara a controlar y prevenir algunos de los problemas que a fectan estos almeces sin leyes vigentes a nuestra comunidad. Solo por citar algunos: problemas ambientales, daños a la salud, destrucción de avenidas vehiculares, daño a vehiculos, contaminación del ruido. Gracias.
State Senator Connie Leyva (see attached letter)
Seventh Street Development (see attached letter)
Ronald Cobas My name is Ron Cobas, I am a 35 year resident of Pomona and VP of Clean & Green Pomona. I am writing in support of a moratorium on warehouses in the city of Pomona. This moratorium provides the much needed time to complete a thorough study of this issue and consider the views of all the stakeholders including those who will become Pomona residents in the future. Health and quality of life in Pomona are just two of the issues at stake. The decisions that this council makes will have long lasting affects.
While current members will eventually depart, warehouses are long term. Warehouses, like few other industries, present a daily influx of conditions that affect the lives of Pomona residents. Truck traffic, air quality and safety are just a few. 1)Warehouses provide only short -term revenue and employment. Even if contractors are required to hire local labor, it is only temporary. Also, tax revenue is not significant. It’s also a short term benefit.
2)Warehouses bring heavy( diesel ) truck traffic on a daily basis. These emissions cause cancer, asthma, and other air quality related issues. Pomona is already close to the top in asthma( as reported by LA County Health Dept.) related conditions, no one disputes this. 3)Warehouses and zoning—this city has not updated zoning codes since 1949.Zoning codes are complex. A moratorium will allow the time to consider other uses of the land.As Clean & Green has reported, Pomona lacks ‘green’ space. We are at 1.3 acres per 1,000 residents compared to 5 acres in Los Angeles. There is also a housing crisis. A warehouse will never become a space for a home.
I ask the city to support the moratorium. Not so much to restrict these concrete monsters or amend their existence, but the time needed to consider the beautiful and healthy spaces they can become.
Amy Donner Dear Pomona City Council, My name is Amy Donner. I am a Pomona resident for 9 years and member of Pomona Presbyterian Church. I write in support of a moratorium on warehouses in the City of Pomona. There are
currently no regulations in place for our city that properly govern the operations of this impactful industry on our streets and more importantly, the well -being and health of our residents. Pushing the pause button to determine the full impact presently and to determine policies that make this industry work for all the people of Pomona is essential.
Paul Deibel Dear City Council Members:
My name is Paul Deibel and I am a member of the Inland Communities Organizing Network (ICON). I am also a practicing urban planning consultant and member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. I urge you to adopt a moratorium on warehouses in Pomona.
Large warehouse uses do not contribute to the economic base of the community since they do not provide stable well-paying jobs; and soon they will provide scarcely any employment at all once they are fully automated with robots. There are much better uses that will enhance the economic growth of the community if we plan more strategically. A moratorium on warehousing uses at this time will allow for such thoughtful planning, particularly in conjunction with an updating of the city’s zoning code which I understand is in the works.
Let’s build a city that benefits its residents and that protects the environment rather than accommodating the interests of land speculators and of corporations based elsewhere.
Hidalia Echeverria Buenos dias, Miembros del Consejo de la Ciudad de Pomona.
Mi nombre es: Hidalia Ayala de Echeverria, soy miembro de Conexión de Padres por la educación y apoyo ampliamente a la organización Clean&Green de Pomona en su propuesta de la regulación de leyes para la moratoria de almacén que es una ordenanza de Urgencia 4319 en su artículo 28.
Considero que es un beneficio para nuestra ciudad y que ayudara a controlar y prevenir algunos de los problemas que afectan estos almeces sin l eyes vigentes a nuestra comunidad. Solo por citar algunos: problemas ambientales, daños a la salud, destrucción de avenidas vehiculares, daño a vehiculos, contaminación del ruido. Gracias.
Paul Kaak Greetings Pomona City Council,
My name is Paul Kaak. I have been a Pomona resident for 31 years. I am writing to follow up on my letter sent on 6/6. I am again asking you to provide extend the warehouse moratorium in Pomona to allow time for solid study on this matter. Please do not allow pressures from withi n the city or from those outside to keep you from the due -diligence needed to determine what is best for our community over the next 25+ years. A "Ready- FIRE-Aim" approach tends to create more problems that are left for future leaders to solve.
Rather, wise governance in the present requires you and the City Staff the carve out the necesary time to research and dialogue around this consequential issue. As I said in my earlier note: You have put solid effort into making Pomona an attractive place to bring viable businesses and nurture well -being in our residents. Don't allow someone else's urgency become yours. Provide time to make prudent decisions on this matter. Thank you.
Kieva Kaak Dear Pomona City Council,
My name is Kieva Kaak and I have been a Pomona resident for almost 30 years. I am writing to urge all city council members to vote yes for a warehouse moratorium that would promote careful consideration regarding updating Pomona’s zoning requirements related to logistics companies occupying our city. Many citizens have voiced their concerns about added toxins in the form of poor air quality due to truck traffic. Many have presented the need for more health-promoting green space instead of more industry in our city. Thank you for listening to these concerns and considering warehouse limits important for the health of Pomona’s children and families. Thank you also for listening to the staff report and guidelines regarding the warehouse moratorium. I agree with these sentiments to have a warehouse moratorium in place. Thank you
Raymond Rodriguez Buenos dias, Miembros del Consejo de la Ciudad de Pomona.
Mi nombre es: Raymond Rodriguez_, soy miembro de Conexión de Padres por la educación y apoyo ampliamente a la organización Clean& Green de Pomona en su propuesta de la regulación de leyes para la moratoria de almacén que es una ordenanza de Urgencia 4319 en su artículo 28. Considero que es un beneficio para nuestra ciudad y que ayudara a controlar y prevenir algunos de los problemas que afectan estos almeces sin leyes vigentes a nuestra comunidad. Solo por citar algunos: problemas ambientales, daños a la salud, destrucción de avenidas vehiculares, daño a vehiculos, contaminación del ruido. Gracias.
Note: Comments incorporated into meeting minutes as submitted and received by the City Clerk’s Office.
Los Angeles County Business Federation / 6055 E. Washington Blvd. #1005, Commerce, California 90040 / T: 323.889.4348 / www.bizfed.org July 14, 2022 Honorable Mayor Sandoval & City Council City of Pomona 505 South Garey Avenue Pomona, California 91766 SUBJECT: Rent Control (Oppose) Dear Mayor Sandoval and city council, The Los Angeles County Business Federation, also known as BizFed, is a grassroots alliance of more than 220 business organizations that represent 450,000 employers with over 5 million employees in LA County. Since 2018, BizFed is on a mission to lift one million people out of poverty in the next decade. Housing production and housing affordability is an area that our members believe will lift people from homelessness and prevent poverty throughout LA County. Price controls do not work and are counterproductive. We learned that the City of Pomona is consider implementing rent control through an urgency ordinance. We urge the city to oppose item 22 and consideration of policies that are proven to make housing more unaffordable, harder to find and of lesser quality. The city is already covered by AB 1482, a comprehensive statewide law that establishes rent increase limitations and institutes “for cause” eviction protections statewide. This robust law balances price and eviction regulations while striving to maintain market dynamics to incentivize housing production and upkeep. Southern California is facing a housing crisis and we need a variety of housing types in cities throughout the region. Increasing housing supply is the solution that can best address and remedy the long-term needs for the City of Pomona and the surrounding communities. BizFed has worked actively to spur housing production and promote ordinances which take a sensible and careful approach to housing issues. A severe rent control ordinance coupled with tighter eviction controls are counterproductive housing policies. They will not produce a single new unit and will make the City more expensive over the long term. It will hinder upgrades and rehabilitation of older housing stock, while eviction controls make it unreasonably difficult to remove disruptive renters within the community. The unintended consequence of price controls is well documented. It will not only affect the livelihoods of the thousands of individuals that work, supply and operate rental housing in the community, it will also have a disproportionate impact on the economically disadvantaged. We request that you reject item 22 and work with rental housing providers in the process to develop sensible alternatives that can help address the City’s concern. We look forward to working with the City to address this issue. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Wilson at [email protected]. Sincerely, Brissa Sotelo-Vargas David Fleming Tracy Hernandez BizFed Chair BizFed Founding Chair BizFed Founding CEO Valero IMPOWER, Inc.
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July 18, 2022
Mayor Tim Sandoval & City Council
City of Pomona
VIA Email
Re: Item #22: Rent Control Discussion
Dear Mayor Sandoval and Council Members:
The California Apartment Association represents local housing providers, operators and suppliers along with business owners and real estate industry experts who are involved with a range of rental properties from those that offer single-family residences to large apartment communities.
Our members provide a majority of the affordable housing throughout Los Angeles County.
Housing providers are still facing unprecedented hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, enduring 40-year high inflation levels, and yet continue to play a pivotal role in helping residents who are also struggling.
On behalf of our members, we ask that council be aware that residents in the city of Pomona are already protected under a state rent control law.
State law AB 1482, which took effect January 1, 2020, caps annual rent increases and institutes “for cause” eviction policies statewide. This is the strongest statewide law of this nature in the country. It was created after months of negotiation and strove to strike a delicate balance between further regulation and continuing to incentivize the development and maintenance of rental property.
We urge council to oppose further tightening of price controls and direct staff to design an outreach program to educate residents on state and local rental housing laws. Rent control does not make housing more affordable and will make the problem worse. Pomona should steer clear of a draconian form of rent control that will make housing in the City more expensive, harder to find and of deteriorating quality.
As a public policy trade association engaged in cities across the state, CAA is able to offer views and solutions that have been proven effective in the rental housing industry statewide. Additional stakeholder meetings to discuss specific housing concerns should be convened before any further action is taken.
Sincerely,
Matthew Buck
Vice President of Public Affairs
California Apartment Association
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July 15, 2022
Dear Mayor Sandoval, Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole and Councilmembers:
The mission of the San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness is to educate, collaborate, and advocate to end homelessness in the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County. The Consortium is made up of nearly 2,000 stakeholders from throughout the region including nonprofits, faith communities, educators, health care professionals, businesses, city and county staff, and elected officials.
We strongly support Pomona City Council’s rent stabilization urgency ordinance.
Your Pomona City Council is showing great leadership in enacting a rent stabilization ordinance. Per the City's Housing Element, the cost burden for tenants is significant and rent stabilization is one of many solutions to keep communities stable and stem the tide of homelessness. We encourage council to bring an urgency ordinance and direct staff to create an equitable policy. We also support Pomona United for Stable Housing (PUSH)'s recommendations:
A rent board with tenant representation with the power and the resources necessary to set maximum rent adjustments, investigate complaints, hear petitions from tenants, enforce the provisions of the ordinance and state housing laws, and hold landlords accountable for violations of those laws and violations,
A mechanism for tenants to petition for rent decreases (the current proposal only has a mechanism for landlords in petition for rent increases), Inclusion of “trigger” language that would go into effect upon the reform or repeal of the Costa- Hawkins Rental Housing Act to allow for the protection of the maximum number of tenants possible,
The appropriation of city funding for legal defense for tenants facing eviction proceedings in court,
Proper promotion and publicity of the tenant protections in all appropriate languages, and that The cost of administering the rent stabilization and just cause eviction protection not be disproportionately shouldered by the tenant community.
We appreciate your leadership on this rent stabilization ordinance. Please reach out if you would like to communicate further on this.
Sincerely,
Scott Chamberlain
Scott Chamberlain, Executive Director
[email protected]
Dear Mayor Sandoval and Pomona City Council Members,
As the California State Senator serving for many years in the Inland Empire, I have witnessed the devastating impact on communities due to the warehouse industry’s unregulated growth throughout my Senate district—which is a constituency of 1 million people.
I am writing to express my support for a Pomona warehouse moratorium, as described in the staff report-- Urgency Ordinance Number 4319. Passing this moratorium will enable the city to put standards and regulations in place for the goods movement industry, in order to protect the health and safety of Pomona residents.
Inland Empire residents have paid for the lack of thoughtful warehouse standards with premature death, increased respiratory ailments such as asthma, accidents, traffic, loss of green space, and the diversion of city resources from valuable community services into road repair, due to the heavy diesel truck traffic associated with warehouse operations.
I support the initiative of Clean & Green Pomona, Conexión de Padres Por La Educación, and ICON-IAF in requesting this moratorium and working together for it to be established. I appreciate the leadership of Mayor Sandoval and the Pomona City Council to increase the quality of life in Pomona.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office at (909) 469-1110, or email [email protected]
Sincerely,
Connie M. Leyva
State Senator, 20th District
Seventh Street Development
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July 18, 2022
Mayor Tim Sandoval & Pomona City Council
c/o Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
RE: Public Comment for Item #28 (45-Day Warehouse Moratorium) July 18, 2022 Pomona City Council Agenda
Mayor & Member of the Pomona City Council:
We are writing to express concern about the proposed 45-day moratorium on warehouse and related uses (item #28 on the July 18, 2022 City Council Agenda). We ask that the moratorium and its analysis be modified to address the following issues:
1) The draft urgency ordinance No 4319 is written too broadly.
As one of the council members said during the June 6, 2022 City Council meeting, “the issue is not so much the buildings, as it is the trucks”.
This proposed ordinance, including its definition of “warehouse”, is too broad and will have the unintended consequence of the termination or delay of industrial and/or manufacturing projects that generate low truck traffic and create substantial jobs and local revenues for Pomona’s residents. On page 3 of the July 18, 2022 staff report for this item, staff indicates: “All other industrial uses, such as manufacturing, are exempt from this moratorium”; however, the definition of “warehouse” in the moratorium restricts “any use for the conduct, business or management of warehousing, storing,…, handling, keeping inventory and or distribution activities for any product or component…”. This broad definition has the unintended effect of halting all industrial projects including low-truck-generating industrial uses such as manufacturers that fall under this definition. Even manufacturing uses require keeping inventory and having some distribution activities to operate.
2) Contrary to the staff report, the fiscal impact on the City of the moratorium is significant. The staff report indicates “the adoption of a moratorium will not result in any direct financial impact.” The moratorium, as written, will result in developments in the City of Pomona not moving forward or, at best, being delayed. This will result in lost or deferred revenues to the City of Pomona which should be
considered before entering into the moratorium. For example, the City has been provided a third-party consultant’s evaluation of the proposed Veterans Park industrial development projecting the project will create $1,260,000 per year of revenues to the City of Pomona, Pomona Unified School District & Community Colleges, Los Angeles County and other local public agencies. Additionally, the consultant’s report projects one- time fiscal revenues of $13,200,000 to the City of Pomona to be used for improvement of Pomona Parks. Employment from that single project is projected to be 296 permanent full-time jobs and 112 one-time construction jobs. These job generation numbers are more than four times the ratio cited by planning staff at the June 6, 2022 meeting for large logistics buildings (which this project is not).
3) City has an obligation to honor its obligations under the PSA for Veterans Park. On October 7, 2019, the Pomona City Council approved a resolution to convey the Veterans Park property to Seventh Street Development under the terms of a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) attached to the resolution. This PSA includes a site plan for four small industrial buildings (Exhibit B-1 of the PSA) which is substantially the same plan that was recently submitted to the City for CUP Approval.
The City has been delayed in its conveyance of the property because of delays in receiving a required approval from the US Department of the Interior. Seventh Street has worked in good faith for over 2.5 years on this project spending over $100,000 and submitting a full CUP approval package this month to the City. The PSA requires the City to “promptly cooperate… in all reasonable respects in obtaining the Approvals” for the project. (See Section 7.2 and 7.4 of the PSA). This moratorium conflicts with that duty.
The city already has a rigorous approval process for any building over 20,000 square feet. That process requires a CUP with public hearings, site plan review, CEQA analysis, and conformance with California Green Code. We understand the need to restrict truck intensive uses in Pomona, especially when they are near residences and other sensitive receptors like schools. This can be achieved through the CUP and public hearing process that Pomona already has in place.
We appreciate your consideration of these points as you make your decision on whether and how to move forward with the moratorium on warehouse uses in Pomona.
Sincerely,
Craig Furniss
President