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City of Pomona Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Minutes
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ouncilmember Steve Lustro
ouncilmember Robert S. Torre:
VISION STATEMENT
Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful mmunity that is a fun and exciting destination and the home ts and artists, students and scholars, business and industr Monday, February 6, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1))
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Carvalho stated there was no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Garcia led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
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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
Diana Robles, Deputy City Clerk
Maricela Miotto, contracted by the City, provided translation services.
PRESENTATIONS
*Presentation by South Coast AQMD on an Update on Air Quality Michael Cacciotti, Governing Board Member of South Coast Air Quality Management District, gave a presentation discussing the various impacts of air pollution on health and strategies to combat it.
*Black History Month Proclamation
Jeanette E. Royston, NAACPP President, and Chara Swodeck, president of the African American Advisory Alliance, accepted the proclamation and spoke about the community work both organizations are doing in Pomona.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole attended Police Lt. Vince Terrell's presentation at the Alliance Community Culture Center. She also attended the Assistance League's Valentine Tea event at the Historical Society, benefiting the various programs the Assistance League has for the children of Pomona. She will be attending Senator Rubio's future Meet & Greet event. Lastly, she announced a Tree Planting event at Lincoln Park taking place this upcoming weekend, and the event is seeking volunteers.
Mayor Sandoval acknowledged two separate events that recently took place and the impact on the community; both events resulted in loss of life. He discussed the City's commitment to ensuring Pomona's kids have resources to fulfill their full potential, and the importance of all community members coming together to collaborate with community groups to bring forth change. He stated this City Council has recognized the need to dedicate more funding for programs to benefit the children of Pomona. He also announced a group of community members that meet to discuss solutions for stopping human trafficking crime in Pomona; they meet every first Saturday of the month at Montvue Elementary. He said it is open for all community members to join.
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Councilmember Garcia thanked everyone attending the meeting. She also thanked Clean and Green Program, along with the youth volunteers, for the work they did in District 3 recently. She invited everyone to attend the Play with Clay event at the Pomona Library, an event hosted by the Museum of Ceramic Art. She thanked Project HOPE for meeting with her to discuss their WAGEES program. She also discussed the challenges the youth of Pomona face, and supported the City's commitment that Mayor Sandoval discussed to bring forth change. She thanked Just Us 4 Youth, and Gente Organizada for their help in supporting the youth of Pomona. She stated that open collaboration with community organizations is important to make positive changes.
Councilmember Torres stated there are many great organizations in Pomona that come together to support the community during hard times, and acknowledged that gun violence is a threat that continues to exist in Pomona. He announced that the City would be receiving a four million dollar gran; these funds will be used to renovate the La Casita Teen Center at Palomares Park. He would like the youth of Pomona to advise what they want to have at this center. He asked the community not to base their opinions on divisive individuals. He also stated Pomona needs more Police officers to patrol.
Mayor Sandoval called a break at 7:48 p.m.
Mayor Sandoval resumed the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Councilmember Preciado gave thanks to the public speakers that showed up to participate.
He stated the City needed to do more work to bring forth change. He acknowledged the events that occurred, and stated they have been occupying his mind and heart. He asked the community not to become desensitized to such events because they have resounding effects. He asked the community to keep this at the forefront.
Mayor Sandoval stated again the City is committed to working with community organizations and members that are willing to collaborate.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Makshanoff stated he had nothing to report.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Live Comments were as follows:
Eric Vasquez offered his condolences to all those affected by the tragedies. He shared the names of different Pomona youths that lost their lives recently to violence, drug overdoses City of Pomona Page 3
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and suicide. He also gave specific recommendations for Council to take, in order to support the youth in Pomona.
Stephen Yorba gave his condolence to all those affected by the tragedies. He also discussed how urban farming gives a space to the youth in Pomona. He requested support from City Council so that urban farming can be implemented in park and community planning.
Ronald A. Copeland discussed the community work he does with the youth of Pomona and requested the City to support the organizations that support the youth.
Marcellus Jordan from PCS Family Services, requested the City to form a collaboration of organizations to support the community to bring about change. He also discussed his plans to begin a work re-entry program in Pomona, and surrounding cities.
Randy Bekendam, of Amy's Farm, discussed how Urban Farming could help with gang mitigation, and support youth. He also listed other ways that people can help support young people in the community.
Gregory Estel stated property owners that rent out their property are at an unfair disadvantage to be punished because they are not aware of the new restrictions placed on them by the new urgency-housing ordinance.
Elinor Crescenzi gave commendations to Yesenia Miranda Meza for her contributions to attaining housing rights for Pomona residents. She also requested that the City diversify the ways in which it addresses violence in the community and asked that they fund community-based organizations.
Larry Ortega gave condolences to all affected by the tragedy that took place in South Pomona. He requested more open communication with Pomona PD to address a rise in theft crime around his neighborhood.
John Perez discussed a high increase in theft crime in his neighborhood, and asked Council to change the way violence in Pomona is being addressed. He also gave his condolences to all affected by the recent tragedy.
Brent Parker discussed lack of transparency with Pomona Police Department when processing record requests.
Nora Jacob, from Just Us 4 Youth, made various requests to City Council to implement quickly so that community based organizations can support the youth in Pomona.
Mayor Sandoval called a second break at 8:39 p.m.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to approve the entire Consent Calendar.
Approval of City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes:
January 23, 2023 Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2023.
2. Establishing the Order of Appointment of the Vice-Mayor and Selecting and Designating District 1 Councilmember, John Nolte, as Vice-Mayor It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ORDER OF
APPOINTMENT OF VICE-MAYOR AND SELECTING AND DESIGNATING DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMEMBER, JOHN NOLTE, AS VICE-MAYOR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-21.
3. Approval of Appointment to Fill the Mayoral Vacancy on the Board of Parking Place Commissioners (Vehicle Parking District)
It is recommended that the City Council review the application and approve the appointment of Glenda Barillas to serve as the Mayoral representative on the Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD).
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to review the application and approve the appointment of Glenda Barillas to serve as the Mayoral City of Pomona Page 5
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representative on the Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD).
4. Approval of Appointment to Fill the District 3 Vacancy on the Board of Parking Place Commissioners (Vehicle Parking District)
It is recommended that the City Council review the application and approve the appointment of Brian Mundy to serve as the District 3 representative on the Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD).
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to review the application and approve the appointment of Brian Mundy to serve as the District 3 representative on the Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD).
5. Resolutions Declaring Intention to Form New Phillips Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District, Approval of Engineers Report, and Setting a Date for Public Hearing
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
PROPOSED CITY OF POMONA PHILLIPS RANCH LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
ORDER THE FORMATION OF THE PROPOSED CITY OF POMONA PHILLIPS
RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON;
2) Provide preliminary approval of the draft Engineer's Report for the Phillips Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District; and 3) Schedule a Public Hearing for April 3, 2023 and order the initiation of assessment ballot procedures.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-18 and Resolution No. 2023-19, and to provide preliminary approval of the draft City of Pomona Page 6
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Engineer's Report for the Phillips Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District; and Schedule a Public Hearing for April 3, 2023 and order the initiation of assessment ballot procedures.
6. Acceptance and Appropriation of $4,000 in State Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Grant Funds to Conduct Community Outreach
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, THE ACCEPTANCE OF $4,000 IN
STATE CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO CONDUCT COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND AMEND THE FY 2022-23
OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the subsequent agreements, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-24 and authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the subsequent agreements, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7. Approval of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE UPDATED LOCAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-23.
Approve the Service Retirement of Police Facility Canine "Satin" to her Police Department Handler
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the service retirement and "Agreement to Release Police Service Dog" to her Police Department Canine Handler; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to approve the service retirement and "Agreement to Release Police Service Dog" to her Police Department Canine Handler; and Authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents on behalf of the City.
9. Award of Bid to 10-8 Retrofit, Inc. for Police Vehicle Build Outs in an Amount Not to Exceed $22,405 per Vehicle
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a bid to 10-8 Retrofit, Inc. in the amount of $22,405 per Police vehicle build for a total of (3) three -years and (2) two optional (1) one year extensions; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement and any related documents on behalf of the City, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to award a bid to 10-8 Retrofit, Inc. in the amount of $22,405 per Police vehicle build for a total of (3) three -years and (2) two optional (1) one year extensions; and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement and any related documents on behalf of the City, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
10. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating a New Project, "Council Chamber Production Facility and Equipment Upgrades" and Appropriating $500,000 of Public, Educational, and Government Television (PEG) Fund Reserves to the Project It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-25 - 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 PROJECT, "COUNCIL CHAMBER PRODUCTION FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT
UPGRADES," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-74119 AND BY
APPROPRIATING $500,000 OF PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND
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GOVERNMENT TELEVISION (PEG) FUND RESERVES TO THE NEW
PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-25.
11. Approve First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. for the "Water Resources Building" Project It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached agreement amendment with Griffin Structures, Inc. for professional services.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached agreement amendment with Griffin Structures, Inc. for professional services.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
12. 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 Latino & Latina Roundtable in support of their 19th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast - Requested Amount: $2,800 2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to make a finding of public benefit for Item A.
13. Discussion and Update on Fences in Historic Districts It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
1) Receive and file the report on front yard fences in historic districts; and City of Pomona Page 9
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2) Provide, if necessary, further direction to staff and the Historic Preservation Commission on the matter.
Councilmembers asked questions to staff, and made comments.
This item was a receive and file item, therefore no action was needed.
Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Updated Consolidated Fiscal Policies and Administrative Procedures
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY'S UPDATED CONSOLIDATED
FISCAL POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-
06. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m. on February 06, 2023.
Respectfully submitted ATTEST:
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ROSALIA A. BUTLER, MMC TIM SANDOVAL
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