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City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert S. Torres
VISION STATEMENT
Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful community that is a fun and exciting destination and the home of arts and artists, students and scholars, business and industry.
Monday, February 26, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
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 Civil Enforcement of Private Property.
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 announced that for Closed Session Item B, the City Council authorized the filing of a receivership motion with respect to property located at 130 E. Holt Ave. by a vote of 5-0 (Councilmember Lustro and Councilmember Torres Absent).
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Preciado led the pledge of allegiance.
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
PRESENTATIONS
*A Proclamation Recognizing March 2024 as "National Nutrition Month" in the City of Pomona No one was present to accept the proclamation.
STAFF PRESENT
Anita Gutierrez, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Diana Robles, Deputy City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Police Chief
Madeline Rios contracted by the City, provided translation services.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole noted there has been progress made towards completing the improvements to E. Holt Ave and gave thanks to staff that has been working on that project.
Vice Mayor Preciado expressed gratitude to his colleagues, family and friends for reaching out and connecting with him often. Vice Mayor Preciado spoke on the importance of caring for one's mental health. Lastly, he suggested we all take time to check up on one another to provide support.
Councilmember Garcia reminded everyone to go vote on Tuesday, March 5.
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Councilmember Nolte attended the opening of the Project Resilience offices on Mission Blvd, and described the services provided to support survivors of sexual exploitation. He commended Stephanie, the founder of Project Resilience, for her work in creating and leading the organization.
Mayor Sandoval attended the Sound of Pomona Music event. He also noted Pomona has many great community led organizations, including Little League Baseball. Mayor Sandoval stated he participated in Little League Baseball when he was a child, and there met the Ramallo family. Recently, Manny Ramallo passed away. Mayor Sandoval requested the meeting be adjourned in honor of Manny Ramallo.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Gutierrez stated there was nothing to report.
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:
Dr. Martha Garcia, President of Mt. San Antonio College, congratulated City Manager Gutierrez on her appointment and highlighted some of the events happening at Mt. San Antonio College.
Raquel Salazar-Castillo invited everyone to the Ignacio Lopez Day celebration hosted by the Lopez Urban Farm, and talked about some of the civil rights accomplishments of Ignacio Lopez.
Michael Neaderbaomer expressed concerns with the amount the City spends on litigation concerning managerial staff of the Pomona Police Department.
Yesenia Miranda Meza discussed Pomona PD's administrative process for addressing a complaint and expressed concern for its effectiveness.
Darrell Kruse aired grievances about various elected officials throughout local, state and federal levels of government.
Chui In Yeung Salazar, from Hunger Action Los Angeles, requested City Council to oppose Governor Newsom's attempt to lower funding of the California Nutrition Incentive Program.
Gwen McCluskey discussed several concerns regarding street sweeping and trash bin municipal codes.
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Veronica Cabrera discussed her plans for the City of Pomona if she were to become Mayor.
Michael Sanchez spoke in support of Gustavo Ramirez.
Alex Palacios was called to speak but was not present.
Gustavo Ramirez spoke about the importance of connecting with people in their native languages, and requested the community to read his candidate statement in the voter's guide.
Crystal G. was called to speak but was not present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Item No. 6 and Item No. 10, pulled for public comment.
1. Approval of City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes:
February 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2024.
2. Adoption Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance amending Division 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 adopt the following ordinance:
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 4342.
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Approving Funding of $75,000 to the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC) in Accordance with the Defined Disbursement Schedule
It is recommended that the City Council approve funding for the Pomona Economic Opportunity (the "PEOC") for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $75,000 to be disbursed in four equal payments of $18,750 at the end of each quarter after receipt of the respective Quarterly Reports.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve funding for the Pomona Economic Opportunity (the "PEOC") for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $75,000 to be disbursed in four equal payments of $18,750 at the end of each quarter after receipt of the respective Quarterly Reports.
4. Approve the Purchase of two 2024 Ford Super Duty F-350 Trucks from National Auto Fleet Group
It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of two 2024 Ford Super Duty F-350 Trucks for the Water Resources Department (WRD) in the amount of $219,208 from National Auto Fleet Group utilizing Sourcewell contract 091521-NSF.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the purchase of two 2024 Ford Super Duty F-350 Trucks for the Water Resources Department (WRD) in the amount of $219,208 from National Auto Fleet Group utilizing Sourcewell contract 091521-NSF.
5. Approval of Parcel Map PM 83364 for the Property Located at 1555-1561 Via Estrella, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8360-015-035, Related to a 2-Lot, Residential Subdivision within Mountain Meadows Specific Plan Area (Council District 6)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP PM 83364 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1555-1561 Via Estrella, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8360-015-035
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Parcel Map PM 83364 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-20; and authorize the City Engineer to sign the Parcel Map PM 83364 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
Approval of Lot Merger LM2-2023 for the Property Locate at 304-330 W. Orange Grove Avenue and 1269 N. Park Avenue, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Numbers 8340-001-015, -021 & -024, Related to the Tenant Improvement of a Commercial Property (Council District 1)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM2-2023 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 304-330 W. ORANGE GROVE AVENUE AND 1269 N. PARK AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 8340-001-015, -021 & -024
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM2-2023 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
*This item was pulled for public comment.
Public Speaker Tremale Ratcliffe spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Sandoval gave comments in support of the item.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-21; and authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM2-2023 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
Approval of Lot Merger LM9-2023 for the Property Located at 1518 Arroyo Avenue, Pomona, CA Assessor Parcel Numbers 8355-021-035 & -036, Related to the Future Development of a Residential Property (Council District 1) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM9-2023 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1518 ARROYO AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 8355-021-035 & -036
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2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM9-2023 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-22; and authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM9-2023 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
8. Approval to Initiate the Reversion to Acreage Process and Direct the Setting of a Public Hearing Regarding the Reversion to Acreage of Property Located at 252 W.
Franklin Avenue, Pomona, CA Assessor Parcel Number 8344-021-033, Associated with Recorded Tract Map TM NO. 63194 (Council District 2) It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO INITIATE THE REVERSION TO ACREAGE
PROCESS AND DIRECT THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE REVERSION TO ACREAGE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 252 W.
FRANKLIN AVENUE, POMONA, CA, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER
8344-021-033, ASSOCIATED WITH RECORDED TRACT MAP TM NO. 63194
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-23.
9. Adoption of Resolutions Amending the Authorized Staffing Levels and Citywide Salary Schedule within Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget Related to Classification Changes in Various City Departments
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX B OF THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE POMONA MID-
MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION TO ADD THE
IMMIGRATION RESEARCH COORDINATOR AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
SPECIALIST CLASSIFICATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP A & B
EMPLOYEES TO ADD THE DEPUTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
CLASSIFICATION AND ADJUST THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE ASSISTANT
TO THE CITY MANAGER CLASSIFICATION
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5 AND 571 TO
REFLECT CLASSIFICATION CHANGES WITHIN VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET RELATED TO
POSITIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATION, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES,
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY, NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND WATER
RESOURCES DEPARTMENTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-29, Resolution No. 2024-30, Resolution No. 2024-31, and Resolution No. 2024-31.
10. Authorizing the Acceptance of the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant Award from the State of California International Affairs and Trade Unit (IATU) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions 1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $557,740 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE UNIT (IATU) AND AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING
BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $267,402 WITH THE REMAINING $290,338 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the memorandum of understanding, contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of the grant awards, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. *This item was pulled for public comment.
Public Speaker Claudia Bautista Perales spoke in support of the item.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-24 and authorize the City Manager to execute the memorandum of understanding, contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of the grant awards, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney
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11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the United Way Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) Daytime Services Center Grant Award to Fund Physical and Operational Site Upgrades at the Pomona Family Resource Center It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-26 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $150,000 FROM THE UNITED WAY GREATER LOS ANGELES (UWGLA) DAYTIME SERVICES CENTER GRANT AWARD, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24
OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SAME AMOUNT
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the memorandum of understanding, contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of the grant awards, 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. 2024-26; and authorize the City Manager to execute the memorandum of understanding, contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of the grant awards, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
12. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Unappropriating American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding and Appropriating Measure A Funding to Fund Five Park Playground Projects
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $434,000
OF CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING FROM "NEW PLAYGROUND AT WASHINGTON PARK BASEBALL FIELDS," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71094, "COUNTRY CROSSING PARK PLAYGROUND RESURFACING AND PLAY EQUIPMENT," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71089, AND "DISTRICT 4 - JAYCEE PARK PLAYGROUND UPGRADE," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71090; FUNDING A PREVIOUSLY UNFUNDED PROJECT, "MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT," PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-71099, AND CREATING A NEW PROJECT, "DISTRICT 6 - TED GREENE PARK PLAYROND UPGRADE," PROJECT NO.
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ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION FUNDING FROM "MEASURE A PARK IMPROVEMENTS - CITYWIDE," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71080, AND APPROPRIATING $1,823,000 OF THIS FUNDING TO THE FIVE PARK
PLAYGROUND PROJECTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-24.
13. Award a Contract to Oppenheimer National for the Installation of Drinking Fountains It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the project, as described below, as being categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301;
2) Award a construction contract to Oppenheimer National for "Hydration Stations Upgrades," Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-71073 to include Base Bid and Additive Alternate for the installation of drinking fountains in the amount of $198,248; and,
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract and all related documents with Oppenheimer National on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
WOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the project, as described below, as being categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301; and award a construction contract to Oppenheimer National for "Hydration Stations Upgrades," Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-71073 to include Base Bie and Attire Alterato for the installation of drinking fountains in the amount of $198,248; and, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract and all related documents with Oppenheimer National on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
14. Approval to Authorize Amendment of Agreement with God's Pantry; and Execution of an Agreement with the Institute of Ecological Civilization Relating to the Implementation of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant (CalVIP)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Amend the approved two-and-a-half year agreement with God's Pantry in the amount not to exceed $860,000 to hire a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Violence Intervention Manager to provide supervision for Neighborhood Change Agents (NCA's); and oversee the implementation of the Peacemaker Fellowship program.
2) Approve a sole source extension for CalVIP grant coordinating and reporting services to the Institute of Ecological Civilization (EcoCiv) not to exceed $87,750. 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any extensions, subsequent changes, or amendments thereto, 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 amend the approved two-and-a-half year agreement with God's Pantry in the amount not to exceed $860,000 to hire a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Violence Intervention Manager to provide supervision for Neighborhood Change Agents (NCA's); and oversee the implementation of the Peacemaker Fellowship program; and Approve a sole source extension for CalVIP grant coordinating and reporting services to the Institute of Ecological Civilization (EcoCiv) not to exceed $87,750; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any extensions, subsequent changes, or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
15. Award a Sole Source Agreement to Ken Grody Ford for Vehicle Purchases in the Amount of $120,000 for FY 2023-24 In Support of a Pilot Park Ambassador Program It is recommended that the City Council approve a purchase of three 2024 Ford Maverick trucks from Ken Grody Ford in amount not to exceed $120,000.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve a purchase of three 2024 Ford Maverick trucks from Ken Grody Ford in amount not to exceed $120,000.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
16. Finding of Public Benefit to the Community at Large-Recommended Expenditure(s) and Recap of Expended Funds
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the expenditure(s) recommended and make the finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended items); and
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A) Amount to be determined to Jade Strategy in support of LA County ARDI SBLA Event: Requested Amount: $396.90
B) Amount to be determined to Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe in support of 30t Annual Ohlone Big Time Pow Wow: Requested Amount: $5,000 C) Amount to be determined to Hispanic Coalition of Small Businesses (HCSB) in support of the 2024 HCSB Spheres of Sustainability Summit: Requested Amount: $3,000
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit for items A-C.
17. Impact Analysis Report on the Possible Effects of the Proposed Initiative Petition to Amend the City Charter to Require 10% of Annual unrestricted General Fund Revenues be Transferred to a new Special Fund restrictive to funding no cost services to Children and Youth, with a minimum 65% of such monies going to non-profit organizations through a competitive grant application and award process overseen by an appointed Citizen Board
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive and file the Impact Analysis Report on the possible effects of the proposed "Pomona Kids First" initiative petition to amend the Pomona City Charter as described herein;
2) Based upon the Impact Analysis Report, Submit the Measure to the voters at the "next regular municipal election" occurring at least 88 days later. Under Elections Code section 348, a "[Rjegular election is an election, the specific time for the holding of which is prescribed by law." The next being the City's upcoming General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024.
Finance Director Andrew Mowbray gave the presentation. Jim Morris from Urban Futures Inc. was also available on the phone to answer any questions.
Councilmember Garcia asked questions and Finance Director Mowbray answered her questions. She also discussed the various ways in which the current City Council has striven to serve the youth population in Pomona.
Councilmember Lustro asked questions and expressed concerns for the potential increased operating deficits. Councilmember Lustro also highlighted the various ways in which this City Council has committed to funding programs for youth in Pomona.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to receive and file the impact Analysis Report on the possible effects of the proposed "Pomona Kids First" initiative petition to amend the Pomona City Charter as described herein; and submit the Measure to the voters at the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024.
18. Selection of a Development Team for the Downtown Development Opportunity Site and Direction to Prepare an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
Select the Development Team of Village Partners/Arteco Partners/National CORE (Development Team) to move forward in the Downtown Development Opportunity Site Process and direct staff to bring back an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) for Approval with the Selected Development Team.
Vehicle Parking District Director Kirk Pelser and Planning Manager Ata Khan gave the staff presentation.
Councilmember Lustro asked questions to staff and expressed support for the item.
Councilmember Nolte expressed support for the item and requested green energy sources be implemented in the development plan.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole requested that effort be made to preserve the trees that exist at the location.
Councilmember Torres expressed support for the item and asked questions regarding the funding sources.
Councilmember Preciado expressed support for the item and asked questions to staff.
Councilmember Garcia expressed support for the item, and requested EV stations be included in the development.
Mayor Sandoval expressed support for the item.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 7- 0, to select the Development Team of Village Partners/Arteco Partners/National CORE (Development Team) to move forward in the Downtown Development Opportunity Site Process and direct staff to bring back an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) for Approval with the Selected Development Team.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing Amending the Consolidated Plan, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Annual Action the FY 2023-24 City Operating Budget by
Increasing/Decreasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriations for Various Federal- and State-Funded Housing Programs
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the amendments to the FY 2023-24 City Operating Budget; and,
2) After receiving public comment and testimony, close the Public Hearing and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND THE FY 2023-24 CITY OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING/DECREASING
REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM, COMMUNITY ESTATE SIPS
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), CDBG CORONA VIRUS
(CDBG-CV), LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION AND HEALTHY HOMES
SUPPLEMENT (LHRHH), HEALTHY HOMES PRODUCTION GRANT (HHPG),
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG), LEAD FREE HOMES LA,
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA), CALHOME AND
CALHOME RE-USE PROGRAM FUNDS
Acting Neighborhood Services Director Beverly Johnson gave a brief introduction of the item.
Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing.
Public Speaker Rosaura Jimenez-Mirales asked questions.
Mayor Sandoval closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-12.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned in remembrance of Manny Ramallo at 8:59 p.m. on February 26, 2024.
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Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
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ROSALIA A. BUTLER, MMC TIM SANDOVAL
City Clerk/Secretary of the Pomona Mayor/Chair of the Pomona Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Agency
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