505 S. Garey Ave
City of Pomona Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Minutes
HNCORPORATED
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Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember 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.
Monday, February 27, 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
B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Part Time Unrepresented Employees
Part Time General Employees Unit
Unrepresented Group A and B Employees
Unrepresented Mid-Management Group C-2 Employees
Pomona City Employees' Association, a Chapter of Teamsters Local 1932 Pomona Mid-Management Confidential Employees Association (PMMCEA) Pomona Police Officers Association (PPOA)
Pomona Police Managers Association (PPMA)
Labor Negotiators: James Makshanoff and René Anderson
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Nolte led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert Torres
STAFF PRESENT
Mark Gluba, Deputy 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
*Certificate of Recognition to Arlene Lopez of Diamond Ranch High School This presentation was continued to a future meeting.
*Certificate of Recognition to Amber Brenneisen from Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Mayor Sandoval presented the certificate of recognition to Amber Brenneisen for her work in giving lifesaving educational training to the community and to Pomona PD employees.
Lt. Bostrom also presented a certificate of recognition to Amber for her work in giving these training. Amber gave expressed gratitude for receiving the recognition and spoke about giving back to the community.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Lustro announced a household hazardous and E-waste collection event in Diamond Bar at Gateway Corporate Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is hosted by the County City of Pomona Page 2
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Department of Public Works and Sanitation District. District 1 and District 5 will have their annual large item round-up, scheduled for Saturday, April 1st at the Transfer Station on E.
Ninth St. More information will come as the date approaches.
Councilmember Garcia reminded everyone that sand bags are available to Pomona residents at the Public Works City Yard. She announced there would be a Dr. Seuss event at the Pomona Library on March 8*. The last tree-planting event of the season will be on March 4th ' The Women's Heart walk, in honor of Gail Cook was re-scheduled to March 11th She also announced a Women's Leadership conference on March 18th hosted by the National Women's Political Caucus Pomona Inland Empire; their social media platforms have information on registration.
Councilmember Torres gave thanks to Senator Susan Rubio for inviting him to her swear in ceremony. He also announced Congresswoman Norma Torres, his mother, requested him to solicit non-profit organizations in Pomona to apply for federal funding of community projects. He discussed securing federal funding for La Casita and the Ganesha Hills trails.
If any Pomona based organizations are interested in applying, he requested they contact his office.
Councilmember Preciado announced the next CommUNITY Pull-Up event would take place on March 7, at Garey Ave and Rio Rancho Rd., just south of the Cardenas market.
Pomona Natives Youth Football League is accepting sign-ups for middle school aged children; if anyone is interested contact Councilmember Preciado. He also gave thanks to Public Works and Pomona PD for keeping up with the sandbag handouts. He requested a follow-up on addressing potholes, especially after such big rainstorms. Lastly, he expressed excitement for the Heart of the Foothills event because it is a great opportunity to highlight Pomona talent.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole gave thanks to everyone in attendance of the meeting.
She also attended the swear-in ceremony for Senator Rubio and stated it was a wonderful experience. She requested that everyone be careful when driving home tonight due to the rain affecting road conditions.
Mayor Sandoval announced a coalition of folks, doing work to address human and sex trafficking in the Indian Hill and Holt area, will meet on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Montvue Elementary School. He also announced Pomona received close to 5 million dollars from the Clean California Initiative. There will be a cleanup focused on removing litter from neighborhoods around the high schools on Saturday, March 25th beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending around 1 p.m.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy City Manager Mark Gluba stated he had nothing to report.
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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:
Elise Tsai Pavy announced Shen Yun Performing Artists are coming to Pomona College in Claremont and invited everyone to go watch their two-hour long family friendly performance that displays Chinese culture.
Larry Ortega, Pomona resident, discussed the need to bring fiber optics to Pomona to alleviate the digital divide, despite the FCC claiming fiber optics is not needed.
Brent Parker expressed disappointment with the City choosing to put limits on short-term residential rentals, especially with commercial advertising of the rentals. He stated he believes it is a violation of first amendment rights, and that it is unfair for the City to keep "no panhandling" signs posted.
Yesenia Miranda Meza, president of Pomona United for Stable Housing, discussed the television feed from the previous City Council meeting stopped when a break took place, and never resumed; for transparency purposes, the full meeting should be made available.
She also discussed reasons for a need to raise the relocation assistance granted by the City's housing urgency ordinance.
Ronald Candelaria, resident of Pomona, stated he is being evicted by the property owner with a retaliatory 60-day notice. While he and his family do not want to leave the City, the relocation cost to stay in the City is not affordable even with the assistance granted by the urgency ordinance. He requested the relocation assistance be raised.
Grace Candelaria, resident of Pomona, discussed the emotional distress she has experienced due to the eviction her family is facing, and requested the City continue working with Pomona United for Stable Housing.
Maria Garcia, member of Gente Organizada, expressed concern for the violence occurring throughout the City and lack of opportunities for the youth in Pomona. She requested the City acknowledge Gente Organizada and collaborate with the organization to find solutions to these challenges.
Miranda Sheffield, expressed concern that the television stream of the last council meeting went dark and was disappointed in the Mayor's actions in response to a resident using expletives during the meeting.
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Ivan Hernandez expressed concern over the lack of response from City leadership to address violence against youth, and frustration with the City for not collaborating with Gente Organizada. He requested that the City begin long-term investments for the youth.
Ellie Rae O'Bosky gave thanks to everyone that showed up to the meeting. She discussed her vision for Pomona's approach to housing security, as everyone is deserving of housing security: meeting people's basic needs will alleviate addiction, crime and sex work, as those are typically trauma responses.
Orlando Arias-Pulido expressed the need for the City to invest in other solutions to address violence that does not involve over-policing. He requested the City to work with Gente Organizada to bring forth solutions that will better the lives and opportunities of youth in Pomona.
Elinor Crescenzi stated the disagreement expressed by an audience member in the last meeting was silent, non-vocal, and yet it led to an escalated confrontation from Council.
She stated the City has done no real work towards examining creative solutions relating to de-funding the police.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Items No. 2 and No. 9, which were pulled for public comment.
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:
February 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2023.
2. Resolution Amending the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Appropriating $1, 100,000 of State of California General Fund Grant Funds and $36,904 of Mayoral CIP Carryover Discretionary Fund Balance; and Award of Contract to Hirsch & Associates, Inc. for Professional Design Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $445,700 for "Civic Center Plaza Rehabilitation," Project No. 428-71063
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE
ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING $1,100,000 OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA GENERAL FUND GRANT FUNDS TO "CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
REHABILITATION," CITY PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71063, AND APPROPRIATING $36,904 OF MAYORAL CIP CARRYOVER
DISCRETIONARY FUND BALANCE TO "CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
REHABILITATION," CITY PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71063
2) Approve the award of an agreement to Hirsch & Associates, Inc. providing professional consulting services in an amount not-to-exceed $445,700 for "Civic Center Plaza Rehabilitation," Project No. 428-71063; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments/revisions to the agreement with Hirsch & Associates, Inc., subject to review by the City Attorney.
Public Works Director Rene Guerrero gave the staff presentation to clarify questions regarding the scope of the work.
Public Speaker Mickey Gallivan spoke in support of a children's park as long as it encourages kids to use their imagination. She expressed hope that Council will ensure the design will be in alignment with the historical component of the area.
Public Speaker Dan Mcintire asked if the design had been reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission because the entire plaza is designated as a historical site. He hopes the design will complement the design of the area.
Public Speaker Carolyn Hemming expressed concerns with the logistics of having an area designated for children being so close to a courthouse, and with having public bathrooms.
She is happy to hear the fountain will be rehabilitated.
Development Services Director Anita Gutierrez spoke on the historical designation of the site, and clarified that once a design is established, it will be presented to the Historic Preservation Commission.
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Councilmembers asked questions and received answers from staff.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-38, actions 2 and 3, with the addition of the fountain rehabilitation work, increasing the agreement award in action 2 to $509,700.
3. Resolution Amending the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) by Appropriating $860,000 of Federal Grant Funds and $150,000 of Measure R Funds, and Award of Construction Contract to Onyx Paving, Inc. in the Amount of $1,572,000
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY ACCEPTING STP-L GRANT
FUNDS, INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES, AND APPROPRIATING
$860,000 OF FEDERAL STP-L GRANT FUNDS TO "STREET
REHABILITATION - DISTRICTS 1 AND 6," CITY PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-67931, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL-5070(040), AND UNAPPROPRIATING $150,000 OF MEASURE R FUNDS FROM "STREET REHABILITATION - DISTRICTS 4 AND 5," PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-67922 AND APPROPRIATING $150,000 OF AVAILABLE MEASURE R FUNDS TO "STREET REHABILITATION - DISTRICTS 1 AND 6," CITY PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-67931, FEDERAL PROJECT NO.
STPL-5070(040)
2) Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for "Street Rehabilitation - Districts 1 and 6," City Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67931, Federal Project No. STPL-5070(040) in the amount of $1,572,000; 3) Find that the project referenced above is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) and that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and 4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and related documents (permits, change orders, etc.).
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-09, actions 2, 3 and 4.
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4. Resolution Awarding Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds in the Amount of $631,000 to National Community Renaissance of California (National CORE) for the Prisma Artist Lofts Affordable Housing Project
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $631,000 TO
NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE OF CALIFORNIA (NATIONAL
CORE) FOR THE PRISMA ARTIST LOFTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROJECT
2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate with National CORE for the execution of an Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with the Developer and execute all necessary documents for the award of funds.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-29 and action 2.
5. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Accepting, Increasing Revenue Estimates, and Appropriating Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant Funds in the Amount of $244,000 to "Traffic Signal - Countdown Pedestrian Heads, ," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-68563 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY ACCEPTING, INCREASING
REVENUE ESTIMATES, AND APPROPRIATING HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $244,000 TO "TRAFFIC SIGNAL - COUNTDOWN PEDESTRIAN HEADS," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68563
2) Retroactively reimburse any eligible expenses incurred since the beginning of FY 2022-23 for "Traffic Signal - Countdown Pedestrian Heads," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-68563 with HSIP grant funds.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-16 and action 2.
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Approve the Exchange of $4.2 Million of Proposition A Local Return Funds from the City of Pomona for $3.15 Million of General Funds from Foothill Transit.
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve a Fund Exchange Agreement between the City of Pomona and Foothill Transit exchanging $4,200,000 of the City's Proposition A Local Return Funds for $3,150,000 of Foothill Transit's General Funds; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and amendments/revisions subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve a Fund Exchange Agreement between the City of Pomona and Foothill Transit exchanging $4,200,000 of the City's Proposition A Local Return Funds for $3,150,000 of Foothill Transit's General Funds; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and amendments/revisions subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget by Appropriating an Additional $3,626 of Available AQMD Funds for the Purchase of the Approved Asphalt Patch Truck from PB Loader Corporation for the Public Works Department It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $3,626 FROM THE AVAILABLE
AQMD FUND RESERVES TO PURCHASE ONE APPROVED ASPHALT PATCH
TRUCK FROM PB LOADER CORPORATION FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-26.
Award of Construction Contract to AC Pros, Inc. in the Amount of $230,460 for Energy Efficiency Upgrades at Palomares Park Community Center It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a construction contract to AC Pros, Inc. for energy efficiency upgrades at Palomares Park Community Center, in the amount of $230,460, as part of the "Energy Efficiency Upgrades - Pomona Public Library and Palomares Park Community Center," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71077; and City of Pomona Page 9
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2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement, and related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to award a construction contract to AC Pros, Inc. for energy efficiency upgrades at Palomares Park Community Center, in the amount of $230,460, as part of the "Energy Efficiency Upgrades - Pomona Public Library and Palomares Park Community Center," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71077; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement, and related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget by Appropriating $245,000 from Franchise Fee Funded Programs Fund Reserves to Amend the Current Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., and Approve a Sole Source Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. to Assist with Transition to Exclusive Hauler
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $245,000 FROM THE
FRANCHISE FEE FUNDED PROGRAMS FUND RESERVES;
2) Approve an amendment to the current agreement between R3 Consulting Group Inc. (R3) and the City for an additional amount not-to-exceed $50,000 to allow for the payment of additional work associated with the procurement process of the City's Residential and Commercial Garbage, Recyclable Material, and Organic Waste Collection Services Request for Proposal;
3) Approve a 12-month Sole Source Agreement with R3 in an amount not-to-exceed $195,000, effective upon approval, to assist the City with activities related to the transition to the exclusive hauler; and
4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment subject to review by the City Attorney.
This item was pulled for public comment.
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Public Speaker Elinor Crescenzi expressed concern with spending such large amounts on a consulting service when the City has already appropriated other monies, and staff to alleviate the transition for solid waste services, when the community has other pressing needs that would benefit from funding.
This item had multiple motions in the following order:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR NOLTE, 4-3 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA AND COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE OPPOSED), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-27, actions 2, 3 and 4.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, 7-0, to reconsider a second vote.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR NOLTE, 5-2 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, AND COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA OPPOSED), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-27, actions 2, 3 and 4.
10. Approve the Purchase of a CNG Combo Jetter Truck from Haaker Equipment Company, in the Amount of $754, 138
It is recommended that the city council approve the following action:
1) Approve the purchase of a CNG combo jetter truck from Haaker Equipment Company, in the amount of $754,138; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements necessary to complete the purchase.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the purchase of a CNG Combo Jetter truck from Haaker Equipment Company, in the amount of $754,138; and Authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements necessary to complete the purchase.
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
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A) Amount to be determined to Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center in support of its 33rd Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival - Requested Amount $5,000
B) Amount to be determined to Project Resilience in support of Human Trafficking March: Requested Amount: $500
C) Amount to be determined to Just Us 4 Youth in support of Listening Circles:
Requested Amount: $2,000
D) Amount to be determined to House of Ruth in support of its 45th Anniversary Gala event: Requested Amount: $1,500
E) Amount to be determined to Kennedy Austin Foundation 2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts
Public Speaker Trudy Coleman gave thanks to Council for their continued support in celebrating Junteenth Freedom Day.
Public Speaker Nora Jacob restorative justice and care supervisor from Just Us 4 Youth gave thanks to Council for their previous support with other Just Us 4 Youth endeavors.
She requested additional funds to do community outreach through Listening Circles with a goal of reaching 1,500 residents.
Public Speaker Elinor Crescenzi spoke in support of Just Us 4 Youth's initiative because it is a creative solution to address the challenges faced by the community, and encouraged Councilmembers to attend one of the Listening Circles.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit for Items A-E.
12. Approval of Salary Increase for the City Manager and Adoption of Resolution Amending Citywide Salary Schedule
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve a four percent (4%) pay increase effective January 15, 2023 for City Manager James Makshanoff in accordance with his employment contract; and 2) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32 - 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
REQUIREMENTS OF CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5 AND 571 TO MODIFY THE SALARY OF THE CITY
MANAGER
Human Resources Director Rene Anderson gave a brief staff presentation.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve a four percent (4%) pay increase effective January 15, 2023 for City Manager James Makshanoff in accordance with his employment contract; and adopt Resolution No. 2023-32.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting adjourned in memory of Kathy Mangrich and Gail Cook at 8:47 p.m. on February 27, 2023.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
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ROSALIA A. BUTLER, MMC TIM SANDOVAL
City Clerk/Secretary of the Pomona Mayor/Chair of the Pomona Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Agency
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