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СОКРОВАНИЯ Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Tim Sandovai
Vice Mayor John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert S. Torres
VISION STATEMENT
Monday, April 3, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) and (d)(1)) City of Pomona v. SQM North America Corporation
U.S.D.C. No. 2:11-cv-00167-RGK-JEM
Citizens for Amending Prop L, et al. v. City of Pomona, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 19STCP00482
James Suess v. City of Pomona
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 19PSCV00095
Edil Vazquez v. City of Pomona
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 20STCV15371
Chad Jensen v. City of Pomona
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Case Nos. ADJ13362926 and ADJ13362927
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 Henry Castillo stated there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Garcia 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 Robert Torres
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 Public Hearing Item 16 would be handled first, to allow time for the tabulation of votes and would then re-convene at the end of the meeting to declare the results.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Ballot Results to Determine Whether a Majority Protest Exists in the Proceedings to Form the Phillips Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District; and Adoption of One of Two Resolutions Declaring the Ballot Results and Approving Certain Actions It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the levy of Fiscal Year 2023-24 assessments and receive final ballot submissions for the proposed Phillips Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District;
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2) Atter receiving public comments, testimony, and final ballots, close the Public Hearing and order the tabulation of ballots to be conducted in the Chuck Bader Conference Room; and
3) Confirm the ballot results to determine whether a majority protest exists in the proceedings to form the Phillips Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District; and adopt one of two attached resolutions declaring the ballot results either in favor of the assessment or confirming the existence of a majority protest as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE PHILLIPS
RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT BALLOT PROCEEDING AND APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS; or RESOLUTION NO. 2023-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITYOF POMONA DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE PHILLIPS RANCH
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
BALLOT PROCEEDINGS AND ABANDONING PROCEEDINGS TO FORM
THE DISTRICT
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Public Speaker Ryan Stevenson spoke in opposition to the proposed increased assessment fee.
The Mayor closed the public hearing and ordered the tabulation of votes to begin in the Chuck Bader Room; the room was open for the public to view the tabulation of the votes.
PRESENTATIONS
*Proclamation Recognizing April 2023 as Donate Life Month in the City of Pomona Joyce Chrisler, ambassador for One Legacy, a non-profit organization that advocates for organ donation, accepted the proclamation. She thanked the Council for giving their support through this proclamation, encouraged people to be an organ donor, and shared a personal story on how organ donation gave her son additional years of life.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
****Mayor Sandoval announced Discussion Item 15 would be moved to a future meeting, but allowed speakers to give their comments regarding that item during Public Comment.
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Councilmember Preciado thanked everyone in attendance. He announced the next CommUnity Pull-Up event would take place tomorrow, April 4, at Tony Cerda Park.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole thanked everyone in attendance, and gave thanks to Parks and Recreation for organizing egg-hunting events for the children of the community. She asked staff to revisit the fencing standards for the historic district, with regard to vinyi fencing. She has received many emails and letters from residents who would like to keep vinyl fencing.
Councilmember Garcia gave thanks to Lt. Bostom for having a great District 3 Area Commander meeting on March 23. Councilmember Garcia noted neighborhood watch programs are open for residents to join. The Neighborhood Watch group on Flanagan St, from District 3, made reports to PD regarding vehicles in the area. From those reports, PD was able to recover 10 stolen cars. Those who are interested in starting their own Neighborhood Watch group can contact Community Services with PD. She gave thanks to Parks and Recreation for the egg hunts done at various parks in the City. She also announced an Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday, April 5th at the Pomona Library. She thanked the Pomona American Little League for a great opening day. She thanked the Latino Roundtable for a wonderful Cesar Chavez breakfast. Lastly, she gave thanks to the Optimist Club for their Tea for the Soul event.
Councilmember Torres gave thanks to staff for the work done on the streets in regards to new sidewalks, and potholes being filled; he advised he had received calls from residents expressing thanks. He advised there are still more potholes to fix and will provide a list of locations. He attended a SEIU event with Vice Mayor Nolte and Councilmember Ontiveros- Cole; he encouraged other colleagues to attend those events to support frontline workers.
He also spoke at an event hosted by the North American Pallet Association.
Vice Mayor Nolte gave his support to SEIU and wanted to echo Councilmember Torres' encouragement for other colleagues to give their support to them. He thanked the Latino Roundtable for their Cesar Chavez breakfast. The following people and organizations were honored at the breakfast: Arturo Jimenez, PUSD board member and activist, Lopez Urban Farm, a space for community building through urban farming, the Pitzer College Workers and Student Alliance, the National TPS Alliance, and lon Puschila, a teacher at Garey High School.
Mayor Sandoval gave congratulations to Pomona-born Victor Glover, an astronaut who will be a part of NASA's next mission to the moon. He also gave thanks to all those who came out to participate in the Community Clean-Up event; 148 bags of trash were collected. For this reason, he was not able to attend the SEIU event, but expressed his support for them.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Makshanoff 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:
Christina Jimenez, representing Pomona Beautification Day Committee, invited everyone to participate in Pomona Beautification Day 2023 on May 6th.
Jorge Rivera, Healing and Justice Event Center, spoke about the importance for equitable access to broadband for low-income communities and requested council to write a supportive letter to LA County Board of Supervisors to investigate and stop discriminatory practices of big name internet companies.
John West discussed the challenges in making ends meet with costs of maintenance and being limited to increase rent by only 4%.
Dennis Querio expressed frustration with the solid waste contract awarded to Athens because his rate for services will increase significantly.
Elinor Crescenzi expressed dissatisfaction with the solid waste contract awarded to Athens due to the structure of it discouraging commercial business from working with local, community based compost organizations.
Frank Gallo spoke in opposition to the proposed urgency ordinance that will increase relocation assistance fees.
Daryl Beans spoke in opposition to the proposed urgency ordinance due to the expenses associated with property maintenance and to take into consideration minority owners.
Randy Bekendam, from Amy's Farm, strongly encouraged Council to read the book titled Speak Peace in a World of Conflict, and discussed some of the topics found in the book.
Vincent Ayala discussed security issues at the veteran housing building on Commercial St.
He requested Council examine the contract made with National Core to ensure compliance.
Beth Brooks requested the City take a pro-active approach to support brick and mortar locations. She also posed the question of how can street vendors and brick and mortar businesses co-exist in a way that benefits the community.
Greg Estel spoke in opposition of urgency ordinances that establish rent control.
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Steven Allen requested the City address prostitution on Holt Ave because it is causing traffic hazards for pedestrians.
Abby Abi spoke in support of extending tenet protections.
Brent Parker expressed frustration with the City for not using a noise ordinance.
Jeff Rowan expressed disappointment with the new solid waste contract. He gave thanks to the Police Dept. for their help in addressing encampments on his commercial properties.
Yesenia Miranda Meza spoke in support of the proposed relocation assistance urgency ordinance.
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. 3, which was pulled for public speakers and Item No. 6, which was pulled by Councilmember Preciado for discussion.
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:
March 20, 2023 Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2023.
2. Approving an Agreement with the Los Angeles County Fair Association for Law Enforcement Services for the 2023 Los Angeles County Fair It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
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Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and License Agreement between the City of Pomona and Just Us 4 Youth
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding and License Agreement between the City and Just Us 4 Youth, and;
2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
*This item was pulled for public speakers.
The following Public Speakers spoke in support of this item:
Eric Vasquez
Andrea Zendejas
Yaneth Fuentes
Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Garcia, and Councilmember Torres spoke in support of activating community centers, and thanked both staff and Just Us 4 Youth for their work.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), approve the Memorandum of Understanding and License Agreement between the City and Just Us 4 Youth, and Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
4. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Releasing and Unappropriating $22,617 of Series "BE/BF" Water Bond Proceeds Funds from CIP "Street Preservation - Local Citywide (FY 19-20)," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-68561
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY RELEASING AND
UNAPPROPRIATING $22,617 OF SERIES "BE/BF" WATER BOND
PROCEEDS FUNDS FROM CIP "STREET PRESERVATION - LOCAL
CITYWIDE (FY 19-20)," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68561
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-47.
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Authorize the Acceptance of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022
OFFICER WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH GRANT FROM THE BOARD
OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (BSCC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,313 AND AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $105,313 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in 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 approve Resolution No. 2023-51 and action 2.
6. Award a Contract to ELE Corp to Design, Implement, and Operate a Pomona-Based Community Learning Center, for an amount not to exceed $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Funds
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a Contract to Education, Leadership, Enterprise (ELE) Corp to design, implement, and operate a Pomona-based Community Learning Center, for an amount not to exceed $200,000 in American Rescue Plan funds; 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 Councilmember Preciado for discussion.
Councilmember Preciado asked questions to staff.
Neighborhood Services Director Benita DeFrank answered questions.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole spoke in support of the item.
President of the Board of ELE Corp spoke in support of the item.
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Councilmember Garcia asked questions to the President of the Board of ELE Corp.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 4-2 (COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA AND
COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO OPPOSED, COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to award a Contract to Education, Leadership, Enterprise (ELE) Corp to design, implement, and operate a Pomona-based Community Learning Center, for an amount not to exceed $200,000 in American Rescue Plan funds; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and all necessary documents, amendments, and extensions, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
7. Amendment of the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Closing Completed Projects and Re-Appropriating Unexpended Funds, and Creating a New CIP Project
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CLOSING COMPLETED
PROJECTS, RELEASING $602,433 OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS,
RE-APPROPRIATING $504,375 OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS, AND CREATING A NEW PROJECT "TRAFFIC OPERATIONS - COMMUNICATION UPGRADE II," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68581
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-43.
8. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2022-23 Operating Budget by Reducing the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Homeless Grant Award and Correct Fund and Project Account Code
It is recommend that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2022-23 OPERATING BUDGET BY REDUCING THE TOTAL OF THE
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SGVCOG)
HOMELESS GRANT AWARD AND CORRECT FUND AND PROJECT CODE
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2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the memorandum of understanding, contracts, and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of grant awards, 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 adopt Resolution No. 2023-48 and action 2.
9. Approve an Agreement with Southern California Edison and Los Angeles County for the Construction and Acquisition of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Palomares Park
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve an agreement with Southern California Edison to participate in the "Charge Ready Charging Infrastructure and Rebate" program which includes the construction of necessary electrical infrastructure and equipment necessary for electric vehicle charging stations at Palomares Park;
2) Approve participation in the Los Angeles County "Public Power-Up" program for the acquisition of electric vehicle charging stations at Palomares Park; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve the agreement and any amendments, subject to approval to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to approve an agreement with Southern California Edison to participate in the "Charge Ready Charging Infrastructure and Rebate" program which includes the construction of necessary electrical infrastructure and equipment necessary for electric vehicle charging stations at Palomares Park; and approve participation in the Los Angeles County "Public Power-Up" program for the acquisition of electric vehicle charging stations at Palomares Park; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve the agreement and any amendments, subject to approval to form by the City Attorney.
10. Approval of a Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for Sale of a City Owned Parking Lot (Vehicle Parking District Lot 2), Assessor's Parcel Number 8336-021-901, as "Surplus Land" Pursuant To Government Code Section 54220 et. seq. ("SLA")
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-55 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH PATTI MAHAFFEY TRUST FOR
THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF A CITY OWNED PUBLIC PARKING LOT KNOWN AS VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT LOT 2 (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 8336-021-901) AND FINDING SAID ACTION
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT REVIEW
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-55.
11. 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 and $23,000 of ARP Funds for the Heart of the Foothills Event It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-56 - 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 APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND ($7,000) AND TRAFFIC OFFENDER FUND ($13,000) FOR RECEIPT OF $20,000 IN PROP C GRANT FUNDS
2) Authorize the use of an additional $23,000 of ARP funds (Health and Wellness) for the Heart of the Foothills event.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-56 and authorize the use of an additional $23,000 of ARP funds (Health and Wellness) for the Heart of the Foothills event.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
12. Introduction of an Ordinance adding an Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Permitting Process to the Pomona City Code
It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 4330 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 75 TO THE POMONA CITY
CODE RELATING TO AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS
FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Development Services Director Anita Gutierrez gave the staff presentation.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR NOLTE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to introduce on first reading to Ordinance No. 4330.
13. Approval of Salary Increase for the City Clerk
It is recommended that the City Council approve a six (6%) pay increase effective December 4, 2022 for City Clerk Rosalia Butler within the existing salary range for the position of City Clerk.
Human Resources Director René Anderson gave the staff overview.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO ABSENT), to approve a six (6%) pay increase effective December 4, 2022 for City Clerk Rosalia Butler within the existing salary range for the position of City Clerk.
***After this motion took place, Councilmember Torres stepped off the dais and exited the Council Chambers. Therefore, he did not participate in the motions for Discussion Item 14 and Public Hearing Item 16.
14. 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 Ganesha High School JROTC in support of their Military Ball and extracurricular activities. - Requested Amount: TBD B) Amount to be determined to Lopez Urban Farm support of their Lopez Urban Art Fest - Requested Amount: $6,000
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2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
Mayor Sandoval noted the Diamond Ranch High School Robotics team is participating in the World Championship in Houston, TX and is aware they are a bit short on their fundraising efforts for the trip.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to make a finding of public benefit for items A-C.
15. 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 OF 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
**Discussion Item 15 was pulled for reconsideration at a future meeting.
Mayor Sandoval called for a break at 8:46 p.m. due to the tabulation of ballots not having finished.
Mayor Sandoval resumed the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Ballot Results to Determine Whether a Majority Protest Exists in the Proceedings to Form the Phillips Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District; and Adoption of One of Two Resolutions Declaring the Ballot Results and Approving Certain Actions It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the levy of Fiscal Year 2023-24 assessments and receive final ballot submissions for the proposed Phillips Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District;
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2) After receiving public comments, testimony, and final ballots, close the Public Hearing and order the tabulation of ballots to be conducted in the Chuck Bader Conference Room; and
3) Confirm the ballot results to determine whether a majority protest exists in the proceedings to form the Phillips Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District; and adopt one of two attached resolutions declaring the ballot results either in favor of the assessment or confirming the existence of a majority protest as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE PHILLIPS
RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT BALLOT PROCEEDING AND APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS; or RESOLUTION NO. 2023-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITYOF POMONA DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE PHILLIPS RANCH
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
BALLOT PROCEEDINGS AND ABANDONING PROCEEDINGS TO FORM
THE DISTRICT
Mayor Sandoval re-opened the public hearing and requested Public Works Director Rene Guerrero to present the results.
Public Works Director Guerrero presented the results of the tabulation of ballots: 3,252 ballots were distributed, of those, 1,072 were returned. 514 ballots voted in favor of the proposed assessment, and 549 ballots voted in opposition to the proposed assessment. As a result, he requested that the Council proceed with adopting Resolution No. 2023-50.
Councilmember Garcia and Councilmember Preciado asked questions to staff, and Public Works Director answered their questions.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-50.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m. on April 3, 2023.
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Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
Tifu
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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Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 11:15 AM
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Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I am Jerry De Vries from Day One, and I am writing to provide you with an update on our substance abuse prevention efforts in Pomona. As you may know, Day One has a history of leading public health initiatives, and we are proud to announce our newest campaign, Let's Make a Difference, which is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Department.
As part of our community engagement work at Day One, we are reaching out to local pharmacies to promote the Let's Make a Difference campaign, a community-level prevention initiative aimed at reducing opioid and prescription drug misuse and abuse in the United States. Overdose deaths involving prescription opioids have more than quadrupled since 1999, and an estimated 2.1 million people across the United States struggle with an opioid use disorder. The Let's Make a Difference campaign promotes the 3 Core Safe Medication Practices, including Safe Storage, Not Sharing, and Safe Disposal, to reduce accessibility and availability that contribute to prescription drug abuse.
We understand that pharmacies play a critical role in promoting safe medication practices and reducing opioid and prescription drug misuse and abuse. By institutionalizing Safe Medication Practices and providing year- round disposal options, pharmacies can help prevent these substances from falling into the wrong hands and contributing to the opioid epidemic. The Let's Make a Difference initiative has four main components to address opioid and prescription drug misuse and abuse. First, print and multimedia materials will be used to raise awareness of the dangers of these drugs and promote safe medication practices. Second, the pharmacy engagement component will work with independent and larger pharmacies to provide year-round disposal options and institutionalize safe medication practices. Third, strategic partners such as parent centers and community-based organizations can distribute materials and pledge cards to promote the campaign. Finally, additional disposal sites for prescription drugs and sharps will be established to reduce availability for misuse and minimize negative impacts on the environment. Proper drug disposal has been strongly supported by the US Food and Drug Administration for many years. By engaging with local pharmacies, we can work towards reducing opioid and prescription drug misuse and abuse in our community.
During the month, we will be visiting local pharmacies to explain how they can be incorporated into our Let's Make a Difference campaign and become active members. We have identified five independent businesses that may be interested in having educational materials at their locations, as well as year-round safe disposal drop boxes. We hope to provide another update next month after making connections with these businesses.
In addition, we are excited to announce that we will be participating in a Youth Symposium at Western University on April 29th, where we will be engaging with local passionate youth interested in being leaders in health and wellness. We will also be surveying and asking community members to sign pledges called "Safe Home" pledges that ask them to not share medications, dispose of them safely, and store them safely in their homes.
Thank you for taking the time to read our update on this critical issue. We look forward to working with the Council to highlight those involved in our community prevention efforts in the future. --
Jerry De Vries | He, Him, His
Health Policy Coordinator
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From: Raam Ravi <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 7:14 PM
To: City Clerk
Subiect: Public Comment 4/3/23 (I hope it is not too late to submit a public comment for this meeting)
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Dear Pomona City Council,
My name is Raam Ravi and I have been a longtime member and canvasser for PUSH-Pomona United for Stable Housing.
I am writing in response to the agenda item regarding housing for the city of Pomona.
As of April 1st, protections for renters/tenants have expired. It would be greatly appreciated if you could renew these crucial protections.
We cannot afford to let the processes of gentrification, homelessness, and rising housing costs discourage renters/tenants, who are getting displaced from the city of Pomona due to the housing crisis.
Kind Regards,
Raam
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