CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of litigation
Number of potential cases: One (1)
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
City Clerk
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 Henry Castillo stated there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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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. 7:00 PM Monday, March 20, 2023 Council Chambers
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ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado – arrived at 7:12 p.m.
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Robert Torres – arrived at 7:04 p.m.
Absent: Councilmember Steve Lustro
STAFF PRESENT
James Makshanoff, City Manager
Henry Castillo, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Karla Shipman, Assistant City Clerk
Maricela Miotto, contracted by the City, provided translation services.
***Mayor Sandoval advised Item 20 was moved to the next City Council meeting, but stated public speaker could give their comment regarding that item during Public Participation.
PRESENTATIONS
*Proclamation Declaring March 2023 as National Nutrition Month in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Dr. Shrivastava and fellow Cal Poly Pomona colleagues; Dr. Shrivastava shared a few words regarding the importance of making choices that support sustainability and food equity.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Garcia acknowledged March as Women’ s History Month. She attended Hilda Solis’ Women’s Empowerment Brunch and was happy to see various Pomona organizations honored there: Healed Women Heal Women, Project Hope, and SGVCC.
She gave thanks to the National Woman’ s Political Caucus for hosting their mini - conference event in Pomona. Councilmember Garcia requested the City consider sign on to the letter from Stacey Lee with Children Now, addressed to Governor Newsom requesting more funding for Pre -K programs. She als o announced the Pomona Library offers Story Time at 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Clean and Green organization will host another Tree Planting event on March 25th in District 2 on 11th Street.
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Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole attended Congresswoman Norma Torres’ event celebrating the City receiving $4 Million for the renovation of the La Casita Teen Center. She also attended The dA Center for the A rts’ Annual Fundraiser, honoring Hilda Solis. One of the contributing artists, Raul Pizarro, a Pomona resident and dA Board member, unfortunately passed away very recently; she is sadden by this news but is also honored to have known him and will remember him fondly.
Councilmember Torres gave thanks to the staff, the City Council, and community members that attended Congresswoman Norma Torres’ event celebrating the City receiving $4 Million. He stated it was great to see everyone and looks forward to hearing from the Community to see how the money is used for La Casita.
Councilmember Preciado stated he and other fel low Pomona colleagues walked the Los Angeles Marathon. He attended an ethics training at USC and highly recommend others to take those classes. Lastly, he stated that he sees the Pomona Community as a family.
Sometimes the connections within the family are strained, for varying reasons, but he believes everyone should come back, even those with differing opinions, to the table to continue finding ways to make Pomona better.
Vice Mayor Nolte attended the check acceptance event with Congresswoman Torres at La Casita and he looks forward to seeing how that will help update the youth center. He visited the construction site for the Foothill Gold Line S tation and is excited about what is coming there. He stated the project was originally planned to extend through Montclair, but the funding is not available so he encouraged people to support prioritizing funding of it. Lastly, he announced that at the Transfer Station, on April 1, residents from Districts 1 and 5 would be able to drop off bulky items.
Mayor Sandoval stated he appreciates all the work being done in the Community by the range of community-based organizations. He also attended the check acceptance with Congresswoman Torres at La Casita. He discussed the Goldline project as well, and hopes to see it extend through Montclair . This past Saturday, Ted Greene Little League got started. He attended a BBQ hosted by Project Resilience organized by Stephanie Zepeda to bring awareness of human trafficking crime. This coming Saturday a Comm unity Clean- Up will take place at the high schools; all participants will receive a $10 gift card to In -N- Out. He announced that on Thursday, March 23, District 3 would have an Area Commander meeting.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Makshanoff announced that on March 27 and April 5, there would be Community Budget meetings held in the Council Chambers. Heart of the Foothills will take place on April 23: it is a 6.5 mile car free zone connecting San Dimas, Claremont, La Verne and Pomona. The Pomon a’s Library event on Wednesday was cancelled due to the weather, and re-scheduled to April 19.
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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:
James Knickerbocker requested the City pave the alley located between Kinglsey and Holt, off Washington S treet because there are large potholes that get worse with every rainstorm.
Alice R. Gomez, president of the Association of Vietnam Veterans, gave a history on the establishment of Vietnam Veteran’s Day. She requested that if anyone ever sees a Vietnam War Veteran, to tell him or her welcome home and thank you.
Gloria De La Cruz requested the City put up a signal light near the Village Gate HOA, because the intersection is very dangerous. She stated students from the high school cross illegally, and for cars making turns, they can easily get into a car accident.
Ellie O’Bosky sp oke about her experience with being evicted, and the strong need to increase the re-location fee through an urgency ordinance.
Ron Vandermolen discussed ideas on how to once again make Ganesha Park a significant part of the City; some of these ideas included making it a History Walk, expand the recreation area on the south side of the park, and schedule field trips for students to experience the park.
Yesenia Miranda Meza, with Pomona Untied for Stable Housing, stated it is vital for the City Council to increase the relocation assistance due to many tenants currently facing eviction and the difficulty in finding affordable housing.
Greg Estel discussed the reasons why he believed placing a cap on rent increases to be an unfair limitation on property owners.
Elinor Crescenz i discussed concerns with seeing leadership struggling to respond to different or opposing views, without use of force. She provided City Council with a book that she stated helped her uplift others even through disagreements.
Cathy Tessier stated property owners have been left out of the discussion for rent control in Pomona, and now fears this discussion will not take place.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Item No. 4, which was pulled by Councilmember Garcia for discussion and Item No. 13, which was pulled by Staff.
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 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes
March 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCI A, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agenc y Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2023 and March 6, 2023.
2. Authorize the Acceptance of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Law Enforcement Agency De-Escalation Grant from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY DE -ESCALATION GRANT FROM THE
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $181,260 AND AMENDING THE FY 2022 -23 OPERATING
BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $181,260
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, i n substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-35 and take action 2.
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3. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2022 -23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Operating Budget by Creating a New Project, “Memorial Park Building Renovation and Retrofitting,” and Appropriating $300,000 of Afterschool Recreation Funds to the Project
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -28 - 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, “MEMORIAL PARK BUILDING RENOVATION AND RETROFITTING,”
PROJECT NO. 428 -2590-XXXXX-71084 AND AMEN DING THE FY 2022 -23 OPERATING BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $300,000 OF GENERAL
FUND AFTERSCHOOL RECREATION FUNDS AND APPROPRIATING THIS $300,000 OF GENERAL FUND AFTERSCHOOL RECREATION FUNDS TO
THE NEW PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-28.
4. Approve a Master Joint Use Agreement between the City and Pomona Unified School District for Common Educational and Recreational Objectives
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the Master Joint Use Agreement (MJUA) and addenda for Kellogg Park and Phillips Ranch Park; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any future addenda on behalf of the City.
This item was pulled by Councilmember Garcia for comment.
Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Preciado and Mayor Sandoval all expressed support for the item and discussed the City’s need to open more spaces up between schools and parks.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to approve the Master Joint Use Agreement (MJUA) and addenda for Kellogg Park and Phillips Ranch Park; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any future addenda on behalf of the City.
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5. Resolution to Amend the FY 2022 -23 CIP Budget by Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriating $534,980 of Measure A Annual Allocations to “Measure A Park Improvements - Citywide,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71080
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -20 - 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 $534,980 OF MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS TO “MEASURE A PARK IMPROVEMENTS - CITYWIDE,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71080
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to approve Resolution No. 2023-20.
6. Approve the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Draw Tap GIS, LLC to Expand the Scope of Services and Increase the Compensation for the Neighborhood Services Department for an Amount not to exceed $54,000
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve an amendment to the current agreement with Draw Tap GIS, LLC for GIS Services to support the Neighborhood Services Department Youth Service Provider Dashboard Project in the amount of $54,000 for a term beginning April 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023; and,
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any extensions or amendments thereto on behalf of the City, subject to review by the City Attorney
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to approve an amendment to the current agreement with Draw Tap GIS, LLC for GIS Services to support the Neighborhood Services Department Youth Service Provider Dashboard Project in the amount of $54,000 for a te rm beginning April 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023; and, Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any extensions or amendments thereto on behalf of the City, subject to review by the City Attorney.
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7. Award of Professional Services Agreement to Cumming Construction Management, Inc. in the Amount of $284,970 for Project Management Services for “Pomona Library Facility Improvements,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a professional services agreement to Cumming Construction Management, Inc. for project management services, in the amount of $284,970, for “Pomona Library Facility Improvements,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement, and any amendments or related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to award a professional services agreement to Cumming Construction Management, Inc. for project management services, in the amount of $284,970, for “Pomona Library Facility Improvements,” Project No. 428 -2590-XXXXX-74120; and to Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement, and any amendments or related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
8. Resolution to Amend the FY 2022 -23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Changing the Project Description for “City Facilities - Roof Replacement and Repairs,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71059
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CHANGING THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR “CITY FACILITIES - ROOF REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71059
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-39.
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9. City Vote Regarding the Formation of the Phillips Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to cast ballots and vote “yes” on behalf of the City of Pomona for the proposed formation of the Phillips Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and corresponding increase to the assessment for all of the City -owned parcels currently located within the existing Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Main tenance District Zones A and B.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to authorize the City Manager to cast ballots and vote “ yes” on behalf of the City of Pomona for the proposed formation of the Phillips Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and corresponding increase to the assessment for all of the City-owned parcels currently located within the exist ing Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District Zones A and B.
10. Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Operating Budget by Appropriating $50,000 from Franchise Fee Funded Programs Fund Reserves to Pay Dumping Fees, and Award Retroactive Contract to Athens Services, Inc. to Provide Supplemental Bulky Item Pick-Up Services and Supplemental Illegal Dumping Abatement Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -41 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022 -23 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM THE FRANCHISE FEE
FUNDED PROGRAMS FUND RESERVES FOR DUMPING FEES
2) Retroactively award a five -month contract, beginning February 8, 2023, through June 30, 2023, to Athens Services, Inc. (Athens) for an amount not to exceed $207,944 of which $116,760 is for supplemental bulky item pick -up services and $91,184 for supplemental illegal dumping abatement services; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and all necessary documents/amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-41, and take actions 2 and 3.
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11. Resolution Authorizing David Taussig and Associates as the Engineer of Record for FY 2023-24 and Ordering the Preparation of the 2023 -24 Engineer’s Report for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING DAVID TAUSSIG AND ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A DTA AS THE ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 -24 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE 2023 -24 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE CONSOL IDATED CITYWIDE STREET
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-42.
12. Receive and File Report Requi red by City Ordinance No. 4244 Related to the California Values Act (SB 54)
It is recommended that the City Council receive a status report of the City’s compliance with City of Pomona Ordinance No. 4244 and the State of California Values Act (SB 54).
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to receive a status report of the City’s compliance with City of Pomona Ordinance No. 4244 and the State of California Values Act (SB 54).
13. Award of Contract to American Global Security (AGS) for Citywide Security Services at the Hourly Prices Bid
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award an initial three -year contract, with two optional one -year extensio ns, to American Global Security (AGS) for Citywide security services at the hourly prices bid; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and all necessary documents, amendments, and extensions, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
This item was pulled by Staff for discussion.
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Public Works Director Rene Guerrero explained there was a needed correction to the staff report given to Council; the cost of the contract was missing some increases in the line items to Community Services and the total should be about $1.63 million, which is divided up between various departments.
Mayor Sandoval and Councilmember Garcia asked questions to staff.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR NOLTE, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to award an initial three -year contract with the corrected amount , with two optional one -year extensions, to American Global Security (AGS) for Citywide security services at the hourly prices bid; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and all necessary documents, amendments, and extensions, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
14. Approve Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with AECOM for the “Water Resources Building” Project
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the second amendment to the professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM), in the amount of $27,895 (for a contract total of $59,501) for the “Water Resources Building” project; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the attached agreement amendment.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to approve the second amendment to the professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM), in the amount of $27,895 (for a contract total of $59,501) for the “Water Resources Building” project; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the attached agreement amendment.
15. Approve the Purchase of Isilon A3000 Storage Server from Dell, Inc. in the Amount of $556,000
It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of Isilon A3000 Storage Server from Dell, Inc. for a total amount of $556,000, utilizing NASPO ValuePoint Contract # MNWNC-108 / 7157034003.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to approve the purchase of Isilon A3000 Storage Server from Dell, Inc. for a total amount of $556,000, utilizing NASPO ValuePoint Contract # MNWNC-108 / 7157034003.
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16. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Los Angeles for Lead Based Paint Hazard Mitigation Program Management Services and Amend the FY 2022 -23 City Operating Budget to Increase Revenue Estimates and Appropriations by $238,814 upon Execution of the MOU
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR
LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
SERVICES AND AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 CITY OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $238,814
UPON EXECUTION OF THE MOU
2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and all related documents, upon review by the City Attorney’s Office.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-34 and take action 2.
17. Resolution Amending the FY 2022 -23 Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets, Increasing the Total Cost and Updating the Project Description for “Police Parking Lot Ren ovations” and Appropriating $466,018 of General Fund Salary Savings and various available Bond Proceeds to the Project
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022 -23 OPERATING BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $300,000 OF GENERAL FUND SALARY SAVINGS, AND AMENDING THE FY 2022 -23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY INCREASING THE TOTAL COST AND UPDATING THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR “POLICE PARKING LOT RENOVATIONS,” PROJECT NO. 428 -2590-XXXXX-71083 AND APPROPRIATING $300,000 OF GENERAL FUND SALARY SAVINGS, $142,429 OF SERIES “BI (AX/AI),” $17,762 OF SERIES “BI (AW),” $2,628 OF SERIE S “BI (AH),” AND $3,199 OF SERIES “BI (AD)” BOND PROCEEDS TO THE PROJECT
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-36.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
18. 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 Just Us 4 Youth in support of High School Senior Graduation – Requested Amount $15,000
B. Amount to be determined to Fremont Academy Eagle Project in support of Eagle Project - Cabinet Rehabilitation: Requested Amount: $1,500
C. Amount to be determined to Urban Mission Community Partners in support of Sound Healing Event: Requested Amount: $1,600
D. Amount to be determined in support of D4 Area Commander Meeting Dinner for D4 Constituents: Requested Amount: TBD
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts
Public Speaker Joseph Mladinov read a letter from his son in support of his Cabinet Project for Fremont Academy.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to make a finding of public benefit for Items A-D.
19. Fiscal Year 2022-23 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Report
2) Adopt the following resolutions:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 OPERATING BUDGET, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET AND AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 AUTHORIZING STAFFING LEVELS
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP A AND B
EMPLOYEES BY ADDING THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES
AND NEIGHBORHOOD SE RVICES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
CLASSIFICATIONS AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS
IN THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
DEPARTMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 OPERATING BUDGET BY
THE ACTIONS LISTED HEREIN
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -46 - A RESOLU TION 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 THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5 AND 571 TO ADD THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF D EPUTY
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Finance Director Mowbray gave the staff presentation . He announced the community budget meetings will be held on the following dates: March 27, April 5, May 8 and June 5.
Councilmembers gave comments and asked questions to staff.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-40, Resolution No. 2023-45 and Resolution No. 2023-46.
20. Introduction and Adoption of Urgency Ordinance Amending Urgency Ordinance No. 4320 Related to Relocation Assistance and Finding the Ordinance is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
It is recommended that the City Council introduce and adopt the following urgency ordinance:
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 4329 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL O F THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 4320 RELATED TO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
AND FINDING THE ORDIANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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**Mayor Sandoval continued Item 20 to a later meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
21. Approve the City of Pomona Housing Authority’s FY 2023 -2024 Annual Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the Governing Board of the City of Pomona Housing Authority, take the following actions:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing for the City of Pomona Housing Authority’s Annual Plan for FY 2023-24 and Administrative Plan to receive testimony and comments; and,
2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY, APPROVING THE
PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL PLAN AND MOVING TO WORK (MTW) SUPPLEMENT TO THE ANNUAL PLAN AND SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
Neighborhood Services Manager George gave the staff presentation.
Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing and with no speakers, Mayor Sandoval closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Garcia gave comments.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 6 -0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-44.
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. on March 20, 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