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City of Pomona Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
ouncilmember 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, December 18, 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)) •
Citizens for Amending Prop L, et al. v. City of Pomona, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 19STCP00482
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION-EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2))
One (1) case related to contract negotiations.
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 Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Sandoval led the pledge of allegiance.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Victor Preciado
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert Torres
Absent: None
STAFF PRESENT
Anita Gutierrez, Acting City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Karla Shipman, Assistant City Clerk
Diana Robles, Deputy City Clerk
Maricela Miotto, contracted by the City, provided translation services.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Garcia gave thanks to the Library staff for their successful "Grinch at the Library" holiday event and invited everyone to attend the "Santa at the Library" holiday event. She thanked the Pomona Little League for hosting the classic car show and toy drive, and thanked the Pomona Police for hosting their Santa Cop event. She expressed condolences to Victory Outreach Church and thanked everyone that came together to support Victory Outreach.
Councilmember Lustro expressed sympathy for Victory Outreach Church losing their building to a fire, and expressed gratitude for the community coming together to support Victory Outreach. He also wished everyone happy holidays.
Councilmember Torres gave his condolences to the leaders of Victory Outreach. He also encouraged families who need assistance to contact his office. Lastly, he expressed gratitude for the Downtown Pomona Christmas Parade.
Mayor Sandoval expressed sadness for Victory Outreach losing its church building due to a fire, but expressed pride for how the community came together to support the church.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Acting City Manager Gutierrez advised there was no reportable action.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, 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:
November 20, 2023 Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Special Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023.
2. Approval of the Police Department's Expenditure Plan for the FY 2023-24 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account, and Amend the FY 2023-24 Operating Budgets by Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriations By $400,000 1) Approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-191 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE FY 2023-24 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT (SLESA), AND AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING
BUDGETS BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $400,000
2) Approve the purchase of Police Department vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group in the estimated total amount of $240,000 utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-NAF.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve Resolution No. 2023-191; and to approve the purchase of Police Department vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group in the estimated total amount of $240,000 utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-NAF
Receive and File the City of Pomona Annual Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the City of Pomona Annual Report on Development Impact Fees (DIF) as of June 30, 2023.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to receive and file the City of Pomona Annual Report on Development Impact Fees (DIF) as of June 30, 2023.
4. A Resolution Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 24-25) for the Period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, Approving the Administrative Budget for the Same Period, and Authorizing the Transmittal of the ROPS and Administrative Budget to the Oversight Board for Approval It is recommended that the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency adopt the following resolution:
SA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
SITTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 24-25) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET FOR THE SAME PERIOD, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF
THE ROPS AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET TO THE OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR
APPROVAL
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt SA Resolution No. 2023-02.
5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Two Continuum of Care Grant Awards from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Totaling $3,131,970, and a Professional Services Agreement with Volunteers of America, Los Angeles (VOALA) in the Amount of $1,018,603
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-236 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF TWO CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT AWARDS FROM HUD TOTALING $3,131,970
2) Award Professional Services Agreement to Volunteers of America, Los Angeles (VOALA) in the amount of $1,018,603; and
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contracts, amendments and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award and operation of the above listed Continuum of Care Programs for submission to funders, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-236; and award Professional Services Agreement to Volunteers of America, Los Angeles (VOALA) in the amount of $1,018,603; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contracts, amendments and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award and operation of the above listed Continuum of Care Programs for submission to funders, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Amendment of the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget to Carryover the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office Homeless Initiative (CEO-HI) Interim Housing Services Grant Award
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-238 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET TO CARRYOVER LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE HOMELESS INITIATIVE (CEO-HI)
INTERIM HOUSING SERVICES GRANT AWARD INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $164,138
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all agreements, amendments and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-238; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all agreements, amendments and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Authorize the Acceptance of $860,000 dollars from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Pomona Police Department to Lease Flock Cameras and Services Related to the Cameras
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-239 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING $860,000 FROM THE BOARD OF STATE AND
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (BSCC) FOR THE POMONA POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $860,000 2) Authorize sole-source lease of Flock cameras, and services related to the cameras, from Flock Safety in the amount not to exceed $860,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-239; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
8. Approval of Parcel Map PM 83730 for the Property Located at 2061 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8344-023-049, Related to the Subdivision of an Existing Commercial Development (Council District 2) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-247 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP PM 83730 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2061 S. GAREY AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8344-023-049
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Parcel Map PM 83730 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution 2023-247 and authorize the City Engineer to sign the Parcel Map PM 83730 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
9. Approval of Lot Merger LM7-2023 for the Property Located at 160-164 E. Second Street, Pomona, CA, , Assessor Parcel Number 8335-010-016, Related to the Repurposing of an Existing Commercial Property as a Mixed-Use Facility (Council District 2)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-248 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM7-2023 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 160-164 E. SECOND STREET, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8335-010-016
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM7-2023 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-248 and authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM7-2023 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
10. Approval of Tract Map TM No. 83362 for the Property Located at 650 W. Grand Avenue, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8343-005-019, Related to the "Grand Garden" 9-Unit Residential Condominium Development (Council District 2) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-249 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP TM NO. 83362 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 650 W. GRAND AVENUE,
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8343-005-019
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Tract Map TM No. 83362 on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-249 and authorize the City Engineer to sign the Tract Map TM No. 83362 on behalf of the City.
11. Second Amendment to the Contract with R Dependable Construction Inc. for Tenant Improvements at 2040 N. Garey Avenue, Pomona CA
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Amend the contract with R Dependable Construction Inc. for tenant improvements at 2040 N. Garey Avenue by increasing the contract amount by $40,421, bringing the total contract price to $331,390; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract on behalf of the City, subject to review by the City Attorney.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to amend the contract with R Dependable Construction Inc. for tenant improvements at 2040 N. Garey Avenue by increasing the contract amount by $40,421, bringing the total contract price to $331,390; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract on behalf of the City, subject to review by the City Attorney.
12. Approve entering into an Agreement with SL Environmental Law Group, P.C.
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve entering into an Agreement with SL Environmental Law Group, P.C. to represent the City in the Aqueous Film Forming Foams Products Liability case; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve entering into an Agreement with SL Environmental Law Group, P.C. to represent the City in the Aqueous Film Forming Foams Products Liability case; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
13. 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
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit.
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14. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 4334 Adopting by Reference Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition by Amending Sections 22-1 and 74-31 of the Pomona City Code and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4334 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 32, FIRE
CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2022 EDITION BY AMENDING SECTIONS 22-1 AND 74-31 OF THE POMONA CITY CODE AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Acting City Manager Gutierrez gave a brief introduction of the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0), to introduce, waive further and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4334.
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:
The following public speakers spoke in support of the City adopting a resolution that calls for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine:
Selena H
Delmy Diaz
Farzana Jangbarwala
Tony Hoang
Hanan Gibani
Julieta Muñoz
Ande Siegel
Heather Mason
Linette Luna
Iris Villalpando
Nisreen Radwan
Jack Oliver
Martha
Shan Tremazi
Jack Brierty
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Kayo Nguyen
Kevin Sandoval
Arleen Yaz
Jerry Hoffman
Elizabeth F.
The following community members submitted a speaker card in support of the City adopting a resolution that calls for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine but did not wish to speak:
Jesus Sanchez
Sam Gutierrez
Carlos Goytia
Michelle Marin-Martinez
Ramón expressed concern for homeless encampments that harbor criminal activity and asked for pro-active measures that call on property owners to take care of their properties.
William Chu spoke in opposition to the rental stabilization ordinance.
Alexander Palacios spoke in support of Gustavo Ramirez and the help he has provided to homeless people.
Gabrielle Leyva discussed a Code Compliance notice her business received regarding the A-frame sign out on the sidewalk; she requested the City code be re-written to allow for A- frame signs to be put out.
Justin Manriquez discussed a Code Compliance notice his business received regarding the A-frame sign and also requested the City code be re-written to allow for A-frame signs to be put out.
Julie Wheeler reported out on the community memorial gathering honoring the lives of youth that have recently passed due to gun violence, suicide and drug overdose.
Danielle Ross expressed support for Gustavo Ramirez and spoke in opposition to animal abuse.
Gustavo • Ramirez discussed his indigenous heritage, and spoke about the challenges homeless people face.
Daniel Bayon spoke, however it was inaudible.
Zina Stagg spoke in support of the City adopting an emotional support animal ordinance.
Veronica Cabrera discussed characteristics of a good public servant.
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Greg Estel discussed the challenges Holt Ave businesses face including crime, vandalism, homeless encampments and public drug use.
Yesenia Miranda Meza requested the City adopt a permanent housing stabilization ordinance to provide stronger protections for tenants.
Mayor Sandoval requested staff bring the beginning of a project labor agreement to a January City Council meeting, and he requested City Council members provide feedback for the upcoming Park Ambassador program. Lastly, he requested staff provide a presentation on the regulations surrounding A-frame signs.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. on December 18, 2023.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
ROSALIAĂ. 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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