CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) and (d) (1))
Chad Jensen and Michael Neaderbaomer vs. Ci ty of Pomona; Michael Olivieri; Dennis Cooper and Does1 through 50
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 20STCV17625
Edil Vazquez vs. City of Pomona
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 20STCV15371
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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Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Victor Preciado
Councilmember John Nolte
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, February 5, 2024 Council Chambers
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ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Victor Preciado
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Nora Garcia – arrived at 7:03 p.m.
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert Torres
Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona, County of Los Angeles, State of California, Proclaiming February 2024 as “Black History Month” in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Trudy Coleman who invited everyone to attend the Juneteenth Celebration taking place on June 15 at Ganesha Park.
*Presentation Recognizing Pomona Student Christopher James Casanave Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
Mayor Sandoval presented the certificat e of recognition to Christopher James Casanave. Assistant Scout Master shared a few words about Christopher’s accomplishments in the Boy Scouts of America.
*Introduction of Office of Violence Prevention Staff and Presentation Regarding the Violence Prevention Initiative
Assistant City Manager Mark Gluba intr oduced Violence Prevention Manager Pedro Payne and Violence Prevention Senior Analyst Vanessa Moreno. Both Manager Payne and Senior Analyst Moreno gave the presentation.
STAFF PRESENT
Anita Gutierrez, Acting City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Diana Robles, Deputy City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Police Chief
Maricela Miotto contracted by the City, provided translation services.
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Sandoval wished Vice Mayor Preciado a Happy Birthday.
Councilmember Garcia also wished Vice Mayor Preciado a Happy Birthday. She gave thanks to Area 3 Commander Lt. Bostrom and staff for coming out to District 3 to participate in the neighborhood watch meeting t hat took place last Friday. Councilmember Garcia encouraged people to form a neighborhood watch and to connect with one another.
Councilmember Garcia advised the re-habilitati on of Washington Park was delayed due to the heavy rains. She also announced the Po mona Library would be having a Lunar New Year celebration on Wednesday, February 7.
Councilmember Nolte welcomed Violence Prevention Manager Payne and Senior Analyst Moreno. Councilmember Nolte also express ed gratitude to Assistant City Manager Mark Gluba and retired Director Benita DeFrank for acquiring the grant that had funded the Violence Prevention Office.
Vice Mayor Preciado gave thanks to everyone in attendance and gave thanks for the Happy Birthday wishes. Vice Mayor Preci ado wished everyone a happy Black History month. Vice Mayor Preciado expressed support for the Violence Prevention office. Lastly, he discussed his visit to Hope for Home.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole thanked everyone for attending the meeting and asked people to be careful when driving in rainy w eather. She gave thanks to the Public Works staff that helped alleviate the flooding on White Ave overnight. Councilmember Ontiveros- Cole also stated she had been receiving comp laints regarding the construction along Holt Ave and asked for patience from the communi ty, especially because the rain had caused delays.
Councilmember Lustro, along with fellow members of the Pomona Host Lion’s club, set up furniture in the new pediatric wing of th e Pomona Valley Hospital. The grand opening for the pediatric wing is scheduled to take place sometime at the end of February.
Councilmember Torres thanked staff for placing the introduction to the Violence Prevention Office on the agenda and discussed the impor tance of addressing violence in the community. Councilmember Torres also requested more information from Police Chief Ellis regarding a statewide anti-human trafficking oper ation in which 12 of the arrests were made in Pomona. Lastly, Councilmember Torre s asked people to be safe in the rainy weather and thanked everyone in attendance for showing up.
Mayor Sandoval gave thanks to everyone in attendance for coming out, and he gave thanks to various staff for their work to clear flooded streets.
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CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Acting City Manager Gutierrez announced Public Works has been giving out sandbags to the community; 700 bags were given out on Sunday alone. Residents can pick-up up to ten sandbags per day at the City Yard (636 W. Monterey Ave) and if they have additional questions regarding the sandbags, they can ca ll Public Works at (909) 282-2835. Acting City Manager Gutierrez also stated that the Wa ter Dept. has been working since 2 a.m. to clear debris that is blocking street drainage so that streets can be re-opened.
Mayor Sandoval requested that all departments check their voicemail recordings to ensure those are up to date.
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:
Sonia Adams discussed the creation of the non-profit organization Celebrating a Vision and its current project, Health & Wellness, in which the non-profit will teach community members about food wellness.
Veronica Cabrera expressed support for the ceasefire resolution through the reading of a poem and expressed concerns with political candidates receiving endorsements from various public and government entities.
Anthony Dolon thanked the City Council for adopting a ceasefire resolution and expressed support for Gustavo Ramirez.
Robert Villanueva expressed support for Gustavo Ramirez.
Husom Suleimon thanked the City Council fo r adopting a ceasefire resolution and requested that the City consider divesting any funds that the City holds from companies that support or benefit from genocide, ethnic cleansing and apartheid.
Danielle Ross expressed support for Gustavo Ramirez.
Michael Chavez expressed support for Gustavo Ramirez.
Larry Ortega discussed concerns with the count y’s publication of the two measures that would be on the primary election ballot.
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Miranda Sheffield discussed concerns with a possible development of a commercial property that may affect currently active businesses and asked if the City would be doing anything to keep those businesses in Pomona.
Linette Luna thanked the City Council for adopting a ceasefire resolution and described the effect it had on the community and surrounding cities.
Yesenia Miranda Meza thanked the City Council for adopting a ceasefire resolution with amended language and discussed concerns with lack transparency from the Pomona Police Department.
Gustavo Ramirez discussed his City Council meeting attendance history, wished Vice Mayor Preciado a happy birthday and then di scussed concerns with lack of action by previous mayors when addressing homelessness in the City.
Lorena Parker invited everyone to attend the Lunar New Year Festival taking place in Downtown Pomona on Saturday, February 10.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Item No. 5 and Item No. 6, 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 a pprove the following City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes:
January 8, 2024
Meeting Minutes
January 22, 2024 Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the City Co uncil/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minut es of January 8, 2024 and January 22, 2024.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Receiving a Gran t Award of $300,000 from The California Natural Resources Agency and Amending the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget By Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriating $300,000 in Awarded Grant Funds
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, RECEIVING A GRANT AWARD OF $300,000 FROM CALIFORNIA NAT URAL RESOURCES AGENCY AND
AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERAT ING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING THE $300,000 IN AWARDED
GRANT FUNDS
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments subject to review by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-01; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments subject to review by the City Attorney.
3. Appointment Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget by Appropriating $42,532 from the General Fund Reserves and Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. for Increased Cleaning Frequency at all Park Restrooms
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-13 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $42,532 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR INCREASED RESTROOM MAINTENANCE
AT CITY PARKS
2) Approve an amendment to the agreement with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. to increase cleaning fr equency at all park and o ccupied space restrooms in an annual amount of $127,596 effective February 29, 2024, and increase the total not-to-exceed compensation amount with a 2.8% Consumer Price Index adjustment to $1,798,314 for the first extension; and
3) Authorize the City Manager, or desi gnee, to execute the amendment and any related documents and extensions, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-13; and approve an amendment to the agreement with Merchants Landscape Servi ces, Inc. to increase cleaning frequency at all park and occupied space restroom s in an annual amount of $127,596 effective February 29, 2024, and increase the total not-to-exceed compensation amount with a
2.8% Consumer Price Index adjustment to $1,798,314 for the first extension; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amendment and any related documents and extensions, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
4. Approve Extension to Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. to Finalize Tasks Related to the Transition to Exclus ive Hauler and Implementation of SB 1383-Related Activities
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve extension to the agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. through June 30, 2024 to finalize tasks related to the transition of the City’s municipal residential collection operation and consoli dation of its commercial operations to the exclusive hauler, Athens Services, and co mpletion of activities related to the implementation of SB 1383; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amendment subject to review by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve extension to the agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. through June 30, 2024 to finalize tasks rela ted to the transition of the City’s municipal residential collection operation and consolidation of its commercial operations to the exclusive hauler, Athens Services, and completion of activities related to the implementation of SB 1383; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amendment subject to review by the City Attorney.
5. Approval of Naming the Palomares Park Community Center Main Room in Honor of Belinda Fierro
It is recommended that the City Council approve the naming of the Palomares Park Community Center Main Room to the Belinda Fierro Community Room. **This item was pulled for public comment.
Public Speaker Hannah Fierro spoke in suppor t of the item and shared sentimental words about her mother, Belinda Fierro.
Public Speaker Tremale Ratcliffe spoke in support of the item and discussed the impact Belinda had on his life.
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Mayor Sandoval talked about the positive impact Belinda had on the local community.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the naming of the Palomares Park Community Center Main Room to the Belinda Fierro Community Room.
6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City of Pomona to Submit a Grant Application through the Skatepark Project for Martin Luther King, Jr Park - Skate Park
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-15 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITAL OF
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SKATEPARK PROJECT
FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR PARK - SKATE PARK EXPANSION/LIGHTS PROJECT
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related with this action, with approval of the City Attorney as
to form.
*This item was pulled for public comment.
Public Speaker Martha Rosario spoke in support of the item.
Public Speaker Nathan Ultan spoke in support of the item.
The following people submitted speaker cards in support of the item but did not wish to speak:
Ann-Marie Castaneda
Julian Gonzalez
Vice Mayor Victor Preciado gave comments in support of the item.
Mayor Sandoval gave comments in support of the item.
MOTION BY VICE-MAYOR PRECIADO, SECOND BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, CARRIED 7- 0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-15; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related with this action, with approval of the City Attorney as
to form.
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7. Approving a First Amendment to an Affor dable Housing Disposition & Development Agreement Between the City of Pomona and National Community Renaissance of California
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF POMONA AND
NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 EAST MISSION BOULEVARD (APN: 8335-014 -907, 910, 915, 916, 919, 920 & 921) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CO DE SECTION 37364, FINDING
SUCH PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM THE SURPLUS LAND ACT AND
FINDING THE SAME CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING $1,500,000 OF AVAILABLE SERIES AQ HOUSING BOND PROCEEDS TO PROJECT NO. 247-6201-52966-72067, AN AFFORDABLE HOUISNG PROJECT BY
NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISANCE OF CALIFORNIA
2) Authorize the City Manager to exec ute the First Amendment to an Affordable Housing Disposition & Development Agreement (The “Amendment”) and all necessary associated documents, in substantially the form submitted herein.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No . 2024-16 and Resolution No. 2024-19; and authorize the City Manager to execute th e First Amendment to an Affordable Housing Disposition & Development Agr eement (The “Amendment”) and all necessary associated documents, in substantially the form submitted herein.
8. Receive and file report required 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 NOLTE, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to receive a st atus report of the City’s compliance with City of Pomona Ordinance No. 4244 and the State of California Values Act (SB 54).
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
9. 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) recomme nded and make the finding that the community at large will receive a public b enefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended item(s); and
A) Amount to be determined to Healed Women Heal in support of Women’s Empowerment Luncheon: Requested Amount: $1,000
B) Amount to be determined to Mi Cafeci to Coffee in support of Cafecito y Clasicos – Requested Amount $2,400
C) Amount to be determined to Pomona Catholic School in support of their 25 th Annual Casino Night – Requested Amount $1,000
D) Amount to be determined to Celebratin g a Vision in support of Promoting Health & Wellness for Women, M en and Children Workshop – Requested Amount $1,500
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
Public Speaker Tinker Gomez spoke in support of the Costoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe event.
Public Speaker Brenda Muñoz spoke in s upport of the Costoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe event.
Public Speaker Tony Cerda spoke in support of the Costoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe event.
Vice Mayor Preciado gave comments in support of item B.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 7- 0, to make a finding of public benefit for items A-D.
10. Consideration of a Project Labor Agreement by and Between the City of Pomona and the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Build ing and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Councils and Unions
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It is recommended that the City Council consider directing Staff to meet and confer with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and bring a draft Project Labor Agreement template as well as an implementation strategy for the Council's consideration, within the next 90 days.
Public Works Director Rene Guerrero gave a brief presentation of the item.
The following public speakers spoke in support of the item:
Eddie Alvarez
Tommy Zielomski
Joel Greenfield
Public Speaker Dave Everett spoke in opposition to the item.
Councilmember Torres spoke in support of the item by discussing the positive impact his family experienced from his father work ing for a union and stressed the importance creating good paying jobs.
Councilmember Nolte stated he was in favor of staff developing a PLA draft that the City Council may consider and desires for the City to support unions.
Councilmember Garcia stated Pomona is a work ing class City thus, it is important to support unions so that families have access to well-paying jobs.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole stated the PLA is very important to help establish jobs that will allow people to develop careers and become self-sufficient.
Mayor Sandoval stated it is important to ensure the City allows good-paying jobs to be created within the City. As an example of that importance, Mayor Sandoval discussed his work history as a member of unions and the positive impact that membership had on him.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCI A, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to direct Staff to meet and confer with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and bring a draft Project Labor Agreement template as well as an implementation strategy for the Council's consideration, within the next 90 days.
11. Introduction and first reading of an Ordi nance amending Divisi on 4 to Chapter 30, Article VIII (Rental Units), of the City of Pomona Municipal Code pertaining to Short-Term Rental Regulations
It is recommended that the City Council intr oduce, waive further, and give first reading to the following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 4342 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE
VIII (RENTAL UNITS) OF THE CITY OF POMONA MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO REGULATING SHORT-TERM RENTALS AND FINDING THE
ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Acting City Manager Gutierrez gave a brief introduction of the item.
Public Speaker Jill DeMott spoke in opposition of short term rentals and requested the City prohibit all short-term rentals.
Councilmember Lustro discussed the negative effe cts of short-term rentals, which are not owner occupied, on a neighborhood and thanked staff for bringing this item forward.
Vice Mayor Preciado discussed the negative ef fects of short-term rentals on communities, and expressed support for the item.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to introduce, waive further, and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4342.
12. Appointment and Approval of Em ployment Agreement for City Manager
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the employment agreement with Anita Gutierrez for the position of City Manager and authorize the Mayor to ex ecute the employment agreement on behalf of the City, subject to any non- substantive changes made by the City Attorney; and
2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SALARY
SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 TO MEET THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5 AND 571 TO REFLECT THE
SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER AS A RESULT OF APPOINTMENT
*Please see attachment for emails submitted regarding this item.
Human Resources Director René Anderson gave a brief introduction of the item.
The following public speakers spoke in support of the item:
Nef Cortez
John Peña
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The following public speakers spoke in opposition to the item:
Larry Ortega
Veronica Cabrera
Guillermo Gonzalez
Councilmember Torres gave thanks to Acting City Manager Gutierrez for her past work in the City and commented on the double-standards wo men face in professional settings. He stated he looked forward to working with Acting City Manager Gutierrez.
Councilmember Garcia commended Acting City Manager Gutierrez on her upcoming Ph.D. program completion, and highlighted various work achievements that Acting City Manager Gutierrez made while working in the City of Pomona.
Councilmember Nolte expressed he felt excited for this new direction, and noted that during this term as Councilmember, he has witnessed many people express respect for Acting City Manager Gutierrez and her Planning Division staff.
Councilmember Preciado commented on the benefits of investing in staff so that the City can experience professional gr owth, and commented on how rare it is to see a woman of color hold a City Manager position. Councilmember Preciado congratulated Acting City Manager Gutierrez and expressed excitement for the future of the City.
Councilmember Lustro described many professional and personal qualities he has seen in Acting City Manager Gutierrez during her time with the City of Pomona. Councilmember Lustro noted he has been impressed with Acti ng City Manager Gutierrez’s performance, and stated he looked forward to continuing to work with her.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole commented on the first impressions she had about Acting City Manager Gutierrez, and described how impressed she was with the work of Acting City Manager Gutierrez. Councilmember Ontivero s-Cole also expressed looking forward to working with Acting City Manager Gutierrez.
Mayor Sandoval discussed various professional qualities of Acting City Manager Gutierrez that help her bring people together, and build amazing staff teams. Mayor Sandoval expressed assurance that Acting City Manager Gutierrez is the excellent choice to lead the City of Pomona.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SEC OND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the employment agreement with Anita Gutierrez for the position of City Manager and authoriz e the Mayor to execute the employment agreement on behalf of the City, subject to any non-s ubstantive changes made by the City Attorney; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-18.
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After the vote on Discussion Item 12, City M anager Gutierrez expressed gratitude for the City Council’s words, gave thanks to her family for their support, gave thanks to the community, and gave thanks to her staff for their hard work over the last few years. City Manager Gutierrez expressed looking forward to working with the City of Pomona.
13. Verification of Sufficiency of Petition Signatures for Initiative Charter Amendment Requiring at Least Ten Percent of the City’s Annual Unrestricted General Purpose Revenues to be Allocated to Children and Youth Programs and Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Receive, file, and accept the Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition; and
2) Based upon the sufficiency of the petition, take one of the actions identified below:
A. Submit the initiative measure to th e voters at the “nex t regular municipal election” occurring at least 88 days later; or
B. Direct Staff to prepare an impart ial and informational report analyzing the impact of the initiative measure on the City’s finances, ability to provide public services, land use and development regulations, and the like.
City Clerk Butler gave a brief introduction of the item.
Public Speaker Veronica Cabrera submitt ed a speaker card, but did not speak and her speaker card did not indicate if she was in support or in opposition to the item.
Mayor Sandoval gave direction to staff to prepare an impartial and informational report.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole briefly exited the Council Chambers at 9:53 p.m.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to receive, file, and accept the Certificate of Sufficiency of Init iative Petition; and to direct Staff to prepare an impartial and informational report analyzing the impact of the initiative measure on the City’s finances, ability to provide public services, land use and development regulations, and the like.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole returned to the Council Chambers at 9:57 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m. on February 5, 2024.
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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
1 Robles, Diana
From: Shelleyscottage <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 5, 2024 2:24 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: RE: Appointment of Anita Gutierrez
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Good evening Mayor and Council
May I please request that you abstain or vote NO to the appointment of Anita Guttierez for City Manager. It is with great concern that this appointment has been brought before you as there has not been sufficient time or an adequate search performed by staff in order to bring before you a more qualified candidate. Please request a more diligent search.
Thank you,
Shelley Stone-Schmidt
Resident Pomoa