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
VISION STATEMENT
Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful ommunity that is a fun and exciting destination and the home o rts and artists, students and scholars, business and industr Monday, January 23, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
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)
Negotiating Parties: 1) Chino Development League
2) 1500 Phillips LLC
City's Negotiator: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
B) POTENTIAL/THREAT OF LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2))
One (1) case related to land use appeal
C) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1))
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Manager
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Carvalho stated the City Council did add an additional item, under item B, potential/threat of litigation. The decision was made by a unanimous vote of those present, Councilmember Torres was absent.
***At this time Mayor Sandoval announced Item No. 4 and Item No. 16 would be continued to a later meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Preciado 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
STAFF PRESENT
James Makshanoff, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Karla Shipman, Assistant City Clerk
Maricela Miotto, contracted by the City, provided translation services.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Sandoval asked for a moment of silence to pay respects to the victims of the tragedy that took place at the City of Monterey Park over the weekend, and to give condolences to the families, and all community members affected by it. *Presentation of the APWA 2022 Project of the Year Award to the City of Pomona for the Valley Blvd. Class IV Protected Bikeway Project
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and member of the American Public Works Association. Rene G. Pat Summerville discussed the different reasons why this project won the award, congratulated the City on receiving the award, and presented a plaque to Director Guerrero. Director Guerrero gave many thanks to various staff members that were critical to the success of the project.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole discussed the Anti-Human Trafficking event that took place on Saturday, January 14, 2023 led by Stephanie Zepeda, founder of Project Resilience. Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole stated she, along with California Senator Rubio, and Mayor Sandoval, gave spoke at the event.
Councilmember Lustro gave thanks to Mayor Sandoval for dedicating a moment of silence to the community of the City of Monterey Park. He spoke about growing up in the City of Monterey Park, and the feelings that come when a tragedy strikes close to home.
Councilmember Garcia thanked everyone attending the meeting, and apologized for the two agenda items being continued to a later meeting. She discussed receiving a Twitter notification of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle in her district area, but there was no police report made. She requested that residents make a report to the Police when accidents, or incidents, occur so that adequate resources are given to those areas. She welcomed the new District 3 Area Commander Alyssa Bostrom. Lastly, she gave congratulations to all the Pomona Police members that received a promotion last week.
Councilmember Torres gave thanks to the organizers of the Anti-Human Trafficking event, and encouraged people to remain engaged in addressing this issue. He sent thoughts and prayers to the community of the City of Monterey Park.
Councilmember Nolte announced that the Police Area Commander meeting for District 1 would take place at Kennedy Park on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 6p.m. He was in attendance at the Pomona Police Promotion Ceremony last week, and gave congratulations to the Pomona Police Officers that received a promotion last week. He stated Mayor Sandoval and Police Chief Ellis gave moving speeches at the ceremony.
Mayor Sandoval requested an increase in funding for youth programming activities. He proposed creating a committee to give direction on how that increased funding should be spent.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Makshanoff stated the City Clerk's Office is working on filing the approved Charter amendments with the Secretary of State, and also with the County Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk's Office. The amendments are not official until they are filed with both agencies. In addition, there will be a special study session, with the Public and with City Council, to discuss how the amendments will work for the City. He gave City of Pomona Page 3
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congratulations to Public Works Director Guerrero for Public Works winning an $11.5 million grant from L.A. Metro to design and build the San Jose Creek Bike Trail project, which will be 3.5 miles long.
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.
Live Comments were as follows:
Bob Cruz from So Cal Gas Co. discussed the reasons, (below normal temperatures, and limited supply), that have led to higher gas bills. To save on costs, he suggested lowering thermostat temperatures by two to three degrees, weather-stripping, and washing clothes in cold water. He emphasized that So Cal Gas Co. does not set the price of gas.
Randy Bekendam from Amy's Farm, stated that if the Martin Luther King Jr farm project comes to fruition they would be happy to donate composted soil. In addition, they are happy to be involved in any other City urban farming projects. He advised the property on which Amy's Farm is located has been bought by a developer who wants to repurpose the property, but they hope to remain and eventually buy the property from the developer.
Vyacheslav Ponomurev requested a left turn arrow to be installed at the intersection of Bonita Ave. and Towne Ave. due to a high number of accidents caused by people not seeing oncoming traffic.
Paul Lawrence Bigby II requested that the City re-pave the alley that runs parallel to, and sits between Thomas Stand Main St, from Fernleaf Ave to Grand Ave.
Yesenia Miranda Meza, President of Pomona United for Stable Housing, stated the relocation assistance provided by the Housing Urgency Ordinance is not enough for residents, and asked that it be amended before the sunset date to provide more assistance.
Greg Estel stated he feels that he represents residential property owners in Pomona, and asks the Council to remove the four percent rent increase cap, as it is makes it more difficult for landlords to cover increased costs of water, sewage and gas.
Tremale Edward Ratcliffe from Just Us 4 Youth, invited everyone to attend a community town hall meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. The first session will be a zoom virtual meeting from 9:30a.m. to 11:00a.m. and the second session will be held in person from 3:30p.m. to 5:00p.m. at Marshall Middle School. Secondly, he announced that on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, Just Us 4 Youth would hold a GR Relief session at America's Job Center in Pomona, next to the Pomona Swap Meet. They will also soon hold City of Pomona Page 4
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a High School graduation ceremony for the seniors coming out of all the Pomona High School and Continuation schools.
Orlando Arias Pulido stated the creek trail project would be beneficial for students, improve safety and connect residents to various parks. He is excited to see what happens with the project.
Miranda Sheffield wanted to echo the request made by Public Speaker Yesenia E. Meza regarding housing. She asked questions about the Charter Amendments, and stated there is no direction for the Police Oversight Committee and would like to get insight for the new Charter Oversight Commission. Lastly, she wants more information on what is happening with the ARP funds that were set aside to do work with community engagement.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar, except for Item No. 4, pulled by Mayor Sandoval to be continued at a later City Council meeting, and Item No. 7, pulled for public comment.
**After the Consent Calendar was approved, with the exception of Item No. 4 and Item No. 7, the Items were heard in the following order per the request of Mayor Sandoval: Discussion Calendar Item No. 11, Public Hearing Item No. 15, Discussion Calendar Item No. 12 and Item No. 13, Public Hearing Item No. 14, Item No. 17 and Item No. 18.
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:
November 21, 2022 Meeting Minutes - REVISED
December 19, 2022 Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2023 Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, the Redevelop to an Agent Certio Miles november 21 M
December 19, 2022 and January 9, 2023.
Approval of Lot Merger LM12-2022 for the Property Located at 309 E. College Plaza, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8335-008-015, Related to the Tenant Improvement of the Western University Health of Sciences Building (Council District City of Pomona Page 5
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 309 E. COLLEGE PLAZA, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8335-008-015
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM12-2022 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-11 and to authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM12-2022 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
Authorization to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Pomona, San Dimas, La Verne, Claremont, and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to the Heart of the Foothills Open Street Event on April 23, 2023; and Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2022-23 Revenues and Appropriations for the General Fund and Traffic Offender Fund by Appropriating $20,000 in Prop C Grant Funds for the Event
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the cities of Pomona, San Dimas, La Verne, Claremont, and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to host the Heart of the Foothills Open Street Event on April 23, 2023, in substantially the form submitted; and
2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022-23
OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING THE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATONS IN THE GENERAL FUND ($13,000) AND TRAFFIC OFFENDER FUND ($7,000) FOR RECEIPT OF $20,000 IN PROP C GRANT
FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR
HEART OF THE FOOTHILLS EVENT ON APRIL 23, 2023
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the cities of Pomona, San Dimas, La Verne, Claremont, and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to host City of Pomona Page 6
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the Heart of the Foothills Open Street Event on April 23, 2023, in substantially the form submitted; and to adopt Resolution No. 2023-22.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Operating Budget by Creating a New Project, "Park Improvements - Sport Court Resurfacing and Restriping," and Appropriating $95,000 of Youth Commitment Funding to the Project
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-07 - 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
PROJECT, "PARK IMPROVEMENTS - SPORT COURT RESURFACING AND RESTRIPING," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71069 AND AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 OPERATING BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $95,000 OF
GENERAL FUND YOUTH COMMITMENT FUNDING AND APPROPRIATING THIS $95,000 OF GENERAL FUND YOUTH COMMITMENT FUNDING TO THE
NEW PROJECT
*Mayor Sandoval pulled this item to be continued at a later City Council Meeting.
Approval of Lot Merger LM15-2022 for the Property Located at 207 E. Grevillia Street, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Numbers 8366-012-015, Related to the Remodeling of an Existing Residential Property (Council District 6) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM15-2022 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 207 E. GREVILLIA STREET, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8366-012-015
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM15-2022 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-12 and authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM15-2022 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
6. Approval of Lot Merger LM7-2022 for the Property Located at 1238-42 W. Eleventh Street, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8349-027-036, Related to the Upgrading of an Existing Residential Property (Council District 2) City of Pomona Page 7
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM7-2022 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1238-42 W. ELEVENTH STREET, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8349-027-036
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM7-2022 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-10 and authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM7-2022 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
7. Appeal of Conditional Use Permit (CUP 18563-2022) for Property Located within the Transit Oriented District of the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan (PCSP) It is recommended that the City Council uphold the Planning Commission decision to deny the request for a Conditional Use Permit to establish Type 21 Alcohol License (Off-Sale General) at an existing convenience store on the property located at 2455 N. Garey Avenue.
Public Speaker Emad Awada, owner of the convenience store, stated that ever since the next door liquor store closed, business has steadily declined and therefore he applied for the alcohol license. He stated that Planning Staff advised him the license was denied because the selling of alcohol to minors is a huge problem in Pomona. He stated he and his employees follow the rules, and will not sell alcohol to minors.
Councilmember Garcia requested clarification from staff.
Development Services Director Anita Gutierrez gave a brief summary on the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, CARRIED 7-0, to uphold the Planning Commission decision to deny the request for a Conditional Use Permit to establish Type 21 Alcohol License (Off-Sale General) at an existing convenience store on the property located at 2455 N. Gary Avenue.
8. Amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget by Appropriating $287,741 of Available AQMD Funds and Approve the Purchase of One Asphalt Patch Truck from PB Loader Corporation for the Public Works Department
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $287,741 FROM THE
AVAILABLE AQMD FUND BALANCE TO PURCHASE ONE ASPHALT PATCH
TRUCK FROM PB LOADER CORPORATION FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT
2) Approve the purchase of an asphalt patch truck from PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $287,741.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-08 and to approve the purchase of an asphalt patch truck from PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $287,741.
9. Approval of Contract with Safe Passages and Advance Peace for Technical Assistance/Support, Training and Development relating to Implementation of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant (CalVIP) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Review and approve a three-year agreement with Safe Passages and Advance Peace for technical assistance relating to the implementation of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant (CalVIP); and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any extensions, subsequent changes, or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to review and approve a three-year agreement with Safe Passages and Advance Peace for technical assistance relating to the implementation of the california Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant (CalVIP); and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any extensions. subsequent changes, or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
10. Adopt a Resolution to amend the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Project no. 428-2590-XXXXX-81058
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET FOR THE "PEDLEY SPREADING GROUNDS - POND ENHANCEMENTS," PROJECT NO.
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428-2590-XXXXX-81058 BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,330,180 FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT'S SAFE CLEAN WATER - REGIONAL PROGRAM AND
APPROPRIATING $1,330,180 OF SAFE CLEAN WATER PROGRAM
(MEASURE W) FUNDS TO THE PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-02.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
11. 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 American Little League for League Sponsorship: Requested Amount: $1,500
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit for Item A.
12. Introduction of Ordinance Adding Standard Bylaws for All Boards, Commissions and Committees to the Pomona City Code
It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further, and give reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4328 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2-526 (STANDARD
BYLAWS FOR ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES) OF
DIVISION I (GENERALLY) OF ARTICLE V (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE POMONA CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ALL CITY BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
City Clerk Butler gave the staff presentation.
Public Speaker Ann M. Tomkins spoke in opposition to the item.
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Councilmember Garcia asked questions to clarify attendance requirements, lack of business cards, or shirts, and training for commissioners and committee members.
Councilmember Garcia also asked about other cities having clauses that limit people, who serve on a Re-Districting Committee, or Charter Review Committee, from serving for a certain number of years in other committees, commissions, or public offices in Pomona.
City Clerk Butler and City Attorney Carvalho answered her questions.
Councilmember Nolte asked if some wording could be changed to be applicable to the new commissions that came out of the Charter Review, and asked for clarification regarding terms of Chairs and Vice Chairs. City Clerk Butler and City Attorney Carvalho answered his questions.
Councilmember Torres discussed the difficulty in finding people who are interested in serving as commissioners, possibly because there are too many of them or because the meetings lack substance. He asked if any one person can serve on two commissions at the same time and asked if any nepotism rules existed, that apply to the commissions and committees. City Clerk Butler answered no to the first question, and that she has not come across those rules within Pomona's Charter, but has seen it in other Cities.
Councilmember Preciado stated he did notice a rule stating City employees cannot participate as commissioners, and would like to see that undone. He also agreed that maybe the City has too many commissions and committees.
Mayor Sandoval continued the item to a later meeting.
13. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Kickoff
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the attached Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Budget Guiding Principles; and 2) Review the FY 2023-24 Budget Preparation Calendar and Budget Process.
Finance Director Andrew Mowbray gave the Staff presentation.
Councilmember Garcia made comments regarding the use of the word "fair" in the definition of "equity" within the Budget Guiding Principles for 2023-24.
Public Speaker Ann M. Tomkins spoke about section 1002 of the Charter regarding preparation of the proposed budget, and requested that each Commission have an opportunity to submit something in writing to the annual budget preparation process so that they ensure proper funding to accomplish their tasks.
Councilmembers discussed the use of the word "fair," but decided to continue with the motion and come back to the wording of that definition at a later time.
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MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the attached Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Budget Guiding Principles; and to review the FY 2023-24 Budget Preparation Calendar and Budget Process.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Public Hearing Amending the Consolidated Plan, the Fiscal 2022-23 Annual Action Plan and the FY 22-23 City Operating Budget by Increasing/Decreasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriations for Various Federal- and State-Funded Housing Grant Programs
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-01 - 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 AND THE FY 2022-23 CITY OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING/DECREASING
REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM, LEAD HAZARD
REDUCATION AND HEALTHY HOMES SUPPLEMENT (LHRHH), HEALTHY
HOMES PRODUCTION GRANT (HHPG), COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG),
ESG-CORONA VIRUS, PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION
(PLHA), CALHOME PROGRAM AND CALHOME RE-USE PROGRAM FUNDS Neighborhood Services Director Benita DeFrank stated there was no presentation, but was available to answer any questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and with no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-01.
15. Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution to Establish a Preferential Parking District on American Avenue
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
1) Open the public hearing regarding the establishment of a preferential parking district on American Avenue, after receiving comments and testimony, close the public hearing; and
2) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PREFERENTIAL
PARKING DISTRICT ON AMERICAN AVENUE BETWEEN MILLS AVENUE
AND COLLEGE AVENUE, AND FINDING OF EXTREME HARDSHIP AND
WAIVER OF PERMIT FEE
Public Works Director Rene Guerrero gave the staff presentation.
Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing.
Public Speaker Jess Gomez Jr did not wish to speak, but submitted a speaker card in support of the item.
Public Speaker Alice R. Gomez gave thanks to Staff Carl Peraza and Rene Guerrero for getting the item to Council, and spoke in support of the item.
Public Speaker Elda Lily Gaona spoke in opposition to the item.
Mayor Sandoval closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole made comments in support of the item.
Councilmember Garcia sympathizes with Public Speaker Elda, and understands the challenges of living in a multi-generational home, but apologized that an exception to issue a Claremont resident a Pomona Parking Permit is not allowed.
Councilmember Torres made comments in support of the item, and stated the City of Claremont would need to accommodate their residents, and adjust their own policy.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE, SECOND BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-04.
16. Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission Decision to Deny the Request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-018024-2022) to Demolish a Six-Unit Multi-Family Development and One Single-Family Dwelling Constructed Prior to 1945 (Continued from November 21, 2022 and December 5, 2022 Council Meetings)
It is recommended that the City Council adopt ONE of the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING MAJOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (MAJCOA-018024-2022) for THE DEMOLITION OF PRe-1945 STRUCTUREs LOCATED At 548 and 554 W. Center STREET (APN:
8340-030-006 & 8340-030-012)
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Or
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-214 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MAJOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (MAJ.COA-018024-2022) TO ALLOW for THE
DEMOLITION OF PRe-1945 STRUCTUREs LOCATED At 548 and 554 W. Center STREET (APN: 8340-030-006 & 8340-030-012)
**Mayor Sandoval continued this item to a later meeting.
17. Introduction and Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance adding Division 4 to Chapter 30, Article VIlI (Rental Units), of the City of Pomona Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Short-Term Rental Regulations
It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further, give reading and adopt the following urgency ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4327 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA CALIFORNIA, ADDING DIVISION 4 TO CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE VIII (RENTAL UNITS) OF THE CITY OF POMONA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REGULATING SHORT-TERM RENTALS; AND
FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Development Services Director Anita Gutierrez gave the staff presentation.
Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing.
Public Speaker Rene Paul Garciduenas discussed concerns with allowing short-term rentals in the City, as they tend to disrupt residential life with increases in noise and trash levels in the surrounding neighborhood.
Mayor Sandoval closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Lustro discussed an increase in complaints of short-term rentals, and the negative impacts these have had in the community. He expressed support for the urgency ordinance, and thanked Director Gutierrez and her staff for the research they did to put it together.
Councilmember Garcia stated she appreciates the current ordinance but in the future, requests that an ordinance be brought back that would allow for a responsible, present owner to rent, and eliminate the un-hosted prohibition in the urgency ordinance.
Councilmember Preciado stated he would like to prohibit short-term rentals all together even though he acknowledges there is a market for them; however, they negatively impact housing supplies.
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Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole would also like to prohibit short-term rentals because the quality of life for surrounding homes is drastically affected.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 4327.
18. Public Hearing Amending the Consolidated Plan, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Annual Action Plan, the FY 2022-23 City Operating Budget to Reallocate $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant Corona Virus (CDBG-CV) Funds for Broadband Access at Parks
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 CITY OPERATING BUDGET TO REALLOCATE $200,000 IN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONA VIRUS (CDG-CV)
FUNDS FOR BROADBAND ACCESS AT PARKS
Neighborhood Services Director DeFrank gave the staff presentation.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and with no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Preciado stated he is excited to see this item come to fruition, and thanked City Staff for their work in bringing this forward.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-17.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. on January 23, 2023.
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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