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City of Pomona Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Vice Mayor Victor Prectado
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert S. Torres
VISION STATEMENT
Monday, March 18, 2024 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)) Chad Jensen and Michael Neaderbaomer vs. City of Pomona; Michael Olivieri; Dennis Cooper and Does 1 through 50
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 20STCV17625
Edil Vazquez vs. City of Pomona
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 20STCV15371
Edil Vazquez's vs. City of Pomona; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23PSCV00404
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4))
In re Shell USA Inc. and Dow Chemical Co. for contamination of Well 34 with 1,2, 3-trichloro propane
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 Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Sandoval 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 of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing March 19, 2024 as "Ignacio Lopez Day" in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Raquel Salazar Castillo who spoke a few words about the importance of community service to create positive impacts.
STAFF PRESENT
Anita Gutierrez, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Karla Shipman, Assistant City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Police Chief
Yvonne Morgan contracted by the City, provided translation services.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole attended the Lopez Farm ceremony to celebrate Ignacio Lopez and invited everyone to visit Urban Lopez Farm. Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole also visited The Union, and expressed satisfaction with the development of that space.
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Councilmember Lustro announced there would be another household waste and hazardous material round-up event on April 6. Councilmember Lustro gave congratulations to Mayor Sandoval for winning a third mayoral term, and wished good luck to the six councilmember candidates moving on to the November election for a run-off.
Councilmember Preciado gave remembrances to the lives lost due to a DUl accident that took place a few weeks ago. He reminded folks to use alternate ways to get home instead of drinking and driving. Councilmember Preciado attend the Ted Green Little League opening ceremonies, and invited folks to attend future opening ceremonies.
Councilmember Preciado also asked if it would be possible to make changes on street improvements that had been decided years ago, but have not yet been physically made.
Councilmember Nolte gave congratulations to Mayor Sandoval for winning a third mayoral term. Councilmember Nolte also attended the Urban Lopez Farm ceremony where he learned about the various accomplishments of Ignacio Lopez through his service to the Pomona community. He also invited people to visit the farm and participate in their events.
Lastly, Councilmember Nolte announced the Latino/Latina Roundtable would be hosting their annual Cesar Chavez breakfast on March 29 and encouraged people to buy their tickets to attend.
Councilmember Garcia added on to the discussion of Ignacio Lopez's positive impact. She also announced the Library would be hosting a Superhero Day on March 20.
Councilmember Garcia also invited the community to attend the District 3 Area Commander meeting, also taking place on March 20. Lastly, Councilmember Garcia wished everyone a happy Easter.
Councilmember Torres gave congratulations to all the candidates that ran for office during this past election. He expressed excitement for the future developments coming to the City of Pomona. Councilmember Torres expressed condolences to the families that lost members to the DUl accident and discussed the need to implement traffic calming measures.
Mayor Sandoval expressed appreciation for all the great events taking place in the City, and gave condolences to the families that suffered due to the DUl accident. Mayor Sandoval gave thanks to everyone that has supported the Little League baseball programs in Pomona. Mayor Sandoval requested that staff bring back an item to see how much it would cost to add more beds to the Hope for Home shelter.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Gutierrez announced the City's Pomona GO App is now live and encouraged everyone to download it. City Manager Gutierrez also announced the Community Budget meetings would take place on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. and again on Wednesday, April 3 at 3 p.m.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Live Comments were as follows:
Lorraine Canales expressed concerns regarding a Car Wash in her neighborhood, an announced the Optimist Club's upcoming Tea for the Soul fundraising event.
Kelly Love expressed concerns with vacant buildings, unhoused individuals in her neighborhood, and asked questions regarding Measure H funds.
Breshana Clemens discussed the new Safe Passages program from Just Us 4 Youth to serve the community.
Kendall Graves further discussed the Safe Passages program from Just Us 4 Youth and invited folks interested in learning more to attend their kick-off event.
Renee Barbee discussed concerns with the illegal use of fireworks and requested additional patrol in her neighborhood.
Trudy Coleman discussed upcoming events that will be celebrating Juneteenth National Freedom Day and asked for support of those events from City Council.
Veronica farms, adepreded crucifor ernie or Measure democracy, autocracy Jackie Velazquez discussed a need for more weekends that permit yard sales, and discussed some concerns with Code Enforcement staff.
Julian Ibañez invited the community to attend Urban Lopez farm on Tuesday for Southwest Native Garden Days to learn about vegetables specific to that region. He also expressed support for an expansion of community gardens at City Parks.
Dina Hernandez requested the trees in her neighborhood be trimmed because she's had branches fall on her, they block signal for cell phones, and make it difficult for her solar panels to collect sunlight.
Yesenia Miranda Meza from PUSH gave congratulations to all candidates that ran in the last election and asked the City to finalize a housing stabilization ordinance with stronger protections for tenants.
Susan Ling expressed dissatisfaction with trash services provided by only one hauler in the City instead of multiple haulers.
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Darrel Kruse discussed John Walsh's history with Los Angeles County and used many expletives to express frustrations about government.
Gustavo Ramirez discussed the urgent need for hotel vouchers for the houseless.
Linda Soto and Antonio Delgado were called to speak but neither person showed up.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Item No. 5 for public comment and item No. 11 pulled by Councilmember Garcia for comments.
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 26, 2024 Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2024.
2. Acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE U.S DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,073 AND AMENDING THE FY2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET BY
INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SAME AMOUNT
2) Authorize the use of Sourcewell Cooperative contract #011221-URM to U.S.
Armor Corporation for the purchase of bulletproof vest body armor in the amount of $2,146.
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-06; an; authorize the use of Sourcewell Cooperative contract #011221-URM to U.S. Armor Corporation for the purchase of bulletproof vest body armor in the amount of $2,146; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City.
3. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment for Business License Taxes, Cannabis Business Taxes, Utility Users' Maximum Annual Taxes, and Income Levels for Qualifying for Residential Utility Users' Tax Exemption Eligibility
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 2024-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE
INDEX (CPI) ADJUSTMENT FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES, CANNABIS
BUSINESS TAXES, UTILITY USERS' MAXIMUM ANNUAL TAXES, AND INCOME
LEVELS FOR RESIDENTIAL UTILITY USERS' TAX EXEMPTION ELIGIBILITY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-17.
4. Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Consulting Services for Safe Clean Water to Craftwater Engineering
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve a three-year Professional Services Agreement (PSA), with the option for two additional one-year terms for Engineering Consulting Services for Safe Clean Water (SCW) as well as respective Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects falling under the SCW's goals to Craftwater Engineering (Craftwater); 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 TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to approve a three-year Professional Services Agreement (PSA), with the option for two additional one-year terms for Engineering Consulting Services for Safe Clean Water (SCW) as well as respective Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects falling under the SCW's goals to Craftwater Engineering (Craftwater); 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.
5. Award of Contracts to Geocko, Inc. DBA FORWARD for Project Administrator and Disbursement Card Administrator of the "Pomona's Flourishing Families" (PFF) Pilot Project
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a contract to FORWARD to serve as the Project Administrator for the "Pomona's Flourishing Families" (PFF) Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed $950,000 for a contract term of two years, with a one-year extension option; 2) Award of a contract to FORWARD to serve as Disbursement Card Administrator for the "Pomona's Flourishing Families" (PFF) Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed $250,000 for a contract term of two years, with a one-year extension option; and
3) Authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute the contract and any amendments on behalf of the city, subject to review by the City Attorney. *This item was pulled for public comment.
Public Speaker M. Joyce Bakersmith asked various questions regarding the process of distribution for the card and the cost of it.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, CARRIED 6-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSTAINING), to award a contract to FORWARD to serve as the Project Administrator for the "Pomona's Flourishing Families" (PFF) Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed $950,000 for a contract term of two years, with a one-year extension option; and award of a contract to FORWARD to serve as Disbursement Card Administrator for the "Pomona's Flourishing Families" (PFF) Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed $250,000 for a contract term of two years, with a one-year extension option; and authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute the contract and any amendments on behalf of the city, subject to review by the City Attorney.
6. Amend Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget by Appropriating $79,790 of San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center Grant Funds to Inclusive Pomona Project It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $79,790 OF SAN
GABRIEL/POMONA REGIONAL CENTER GRANT FUNDS TO INCLUSIVE
POMONA PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-33.
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7. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Amended Grant Funds for the Operation of the Bridge Housing Program at Hope for Home Homeless Services Center and Amendment of the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL $91,000 IN CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) HOUSING
HOMELESS, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION (HHAP) AND MEASURE H
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BRIDGE HOUSING
PROGRAM AT HOPE FOR HOME HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER (H4H), AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $91,851 AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $88,517 2) Amend the agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) as the H4H Site Operator by increasing the award by $86,126 to operate the Bridge Housing Program; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the H4H Bridge Housing Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-27; and amend the agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) as the H4H Site Operator by increasing the award by $86,126 to operate the Bridge Housing Program; and authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the H4H Bridge Housing Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
8. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating a New Project, "Meadow View Demonstration Garden" It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW PROJECT, "MEADOW VIEW DEMONSTRATION GARDEN," PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-71200, AND APPROPRIATING $300,000 OF DISTRICT 5
CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) AND $100,000 OF MAYORAL ARP FUNDING TO THE PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-34.
9. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets by Appropriating Funding for Diving Board Replacements at City It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGETS BY
APPROPRIATING $100,000 OF GENERAL FUND HOURLY AND
CONTROLLABLE CONTRACT SAVINGS TO "COMMUNITY CENTER AND
SWIMMING POOL UPGRADES," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71062
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-35.
10. Authorizing Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating a New Project, "HVAC Replacement at Community Centers" It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGETS BY CREATING A NEW CIP PROJECT, "HVAC REPLACEMENT COMMUNITY CENTERS," PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-71100 AND APPROPRIATING $90,000 OF GENERAL FUND HOURLY
SAVINGS TO THE PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-36.
11. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets by Appropriating Additional Funding to "Memorial Park Building Renovation and Retrofitting"
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGETS BY
APPROPRIATING $300,000 OF GENERAL FUND SALARY, HOURLY, AND ACTIVITY PROGRAM SUPPLIES SAVINGS TO "MEMORIAL PARK BUILDING RENOVATION AND RETROFITTING," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71084 *This item was pulled by Councilmember Garcia for comments.
Councilmember Garcia requested that the obelisk be refurbished and modernized by adding names of veterans lost in recent decades.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-37.
12. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets by Appropriating Additional Funding to "Park Improvements - Sport Court Resurfacing and Restriping"
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGETS BY
APPROPRIATING $30,000 OF GENERAL FUND HOURLY AND GAS AND ELECTRICITY SAVINGS TO "PARK IMPROVEMENTS - SPORT COURT RESURFACING AND RESTRIPING," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71069
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-38.
13. Approve Amendment No. 3 to CASC Engineering to Continue Inspections and Plan Reviews
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve Amendment No. 3 (Attachment No. 1) to the Agreement with CASC Engineering in the amount not to exceed $250,000 for each FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 the continuation of the industrial, commercial, , construction, and plan reviews; and,
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2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any agreements necessary to complete the CASC Engineering amendments thereto, on behalf of the City, pending City Attorney review and approval.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to approve Amendment No. 3 (Attachment No. 1) to the Agreement with CASC Engineering in the amount not to exceed $250,000 for each FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 the continuation of the industrial, commercial, construction, and • plan reviews; and, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any agreements necessary to complete the CASC Engineering amendments thereto, on behalf of the City, pending City Attorney review and approval.
14. Request for Review and Approval of Categorical Exemption as Compliance with CEQA for the "Water Treatment - Volatile Organic Compound Treatment Plant," Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-95087
It is recommended that the City Council approve the "Water Treatment - Volatile Organic Compound Treatment Plant," Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-95087, as described below, as being categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Categorical Exemption, Section 15303.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the "Water Treatment - Volatile Organic Compound Treatment Plant," Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-95087, as described below, as being categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Categorical Exemption, Section 15303.
15. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2023-24 CIP Budget for "City Lot Remediation," Project No. 418-2590-XXXXX-71021 and Approve the Appropriation of $157,658 for oversight services provided by the Department of Toxic Substances Control It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $43,799 FROM WATER FUND RESERVES, $43,798 FROM SEWER FUND RESERVES AND $70,061 FROM REFUSE FUND RESERVES (TOTALING $157,658) TO THE "CITY LOT REMEDIATION," PROJECT NO. 418-2590-XXXXX-71021
2) Approve appropriation of $157,658 for oversight services provided by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in FY 2023-24; and,
3) Authorize the City Manager or Designee, to execute the amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-39; and approve appropriation of $157,658 for oversight services provided by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in FY 2023-24; and, authorize the City Manager or Designee, to execute the amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
16. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2023-24 CIP Budget for "Water Resources Building," Project No. 575-8125-XXXXX-93135 and, Approve a Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $325,000 FROM WATER FUND RESERVES and $325,000 FROM SEWER FUND RESERVES (TOTALING $650,000) TO THE "WATER RESOURCES BUILDING," PROJECT NO. 575-8125-XXXXX-93135 2) Approve the second amendment to the professional services agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. (Griffin) for the "Water Resources Building" project increasing the contract amount by $140,000 from $550,832 to $690,832; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement amendment with Griffin, contingent upon City Attorney review.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution 2024-40; and approve the second amendment to the professional services agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. (Griffin) for the "Water Resources Building" project increasing the contract amount by $140,000 from $550,832 to $690,832; and, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement amendment with Griffin, contingent upon City Attorney review.
17. Adoption of Resolutions Adding an Initiative Charter Amendment to the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Ballot Requiring at Least Ten Percent of the City's Annual Unrestricted General Purpose Revenues be Allocated to Children and Youth Programs and Services
It is recommended that City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS
OF THE CITY OF POMONA AN INITIATIVE CHARTER AMENDMENT
REQUIRING AT LEAST TEN PERCENT OF THE CITY'S ANNUAL
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL PURPOSE REVENUES TO BE ALLOCATED TO
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 WITH
THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE
PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF DIRECT
AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND SETTING RULES FOR THE FILING OF
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-41, Resolution No. 2024-42, and Resolution No. 2024-43.
18. Award of Construction Contract to Loengreen, Inc. in the Amount of $259,300 and Approve an Amendment to an Existing Purchase Order for Westgroup Designs, Inc. to Provide Professional Consultant Services in the Amount of $70,000 for "City Hall Complex Remodel and Flooring," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74115 It is recommended that the City Council approve the following actions:
1) Award a construction contract to Loengreen, Inc. for "City Hall Complex Remodel and Flooring," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74115, to include all Base Bid items, plus Additive Alternate Nos. 1 and 2, in the amount of $259,300; 2) Approve an Amendment to the existing purchase order for Professional Architecture Services to Westgroup Designs, Inc. in the amount of $70,000 for basic services, plus Additive Alternate Nos. 1 and 2;
3) Find that the Project referenced above is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(C) and that the proposed Project will not have a significant effect on the environment; 4) Approve an increase in contingency capacity to 75% due to the scope of the work, including furniture, along with the additional alternate work; 5) Approve working days and hours to include nights and weekends; and 6) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and related documents (permits, etc.).
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to award a construction contract to Loengreen, Inc. for "City Hall Complex Remodel and Flooring," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74115, to include all Base Bid items, plus Additive Alternate Nos. 1 and 2, in the amount of $259,300; and approve an Amendment to the existing purchase order for Professional Architecture Services to Westgroup Designs, Inc. in the amount of $70,000 for basic services, plus Additive Alternate Nos. 1 and 2; and find that the Project referenced above is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(C) and that the proposed Project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and approve an increase in contingency capacity to 75% due to the scope of the work, including furniture, along with the additional alternate work; and approve working days and hours to include nights and weekends; and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and related documents (permits, etc.).
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
19. 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 Mosley Foundation of Love in support of the Sugar Shane Mosley Youth Boxing Camp: Requested Amount: $5,000 B) Amount to be determined to Latino/Latina Roundtable in support of the 20th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast: Requested Amount: $5,000 C) Amount to be determined to Celebrating a Vision in support of the Generational Health Farm Field Trips for Families: Requested Amount: $650 D) Amount to be determined to Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center in support of its 34'h Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival - Requested Amount $10,000
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
Public Speaker Lorraine Canales spoke in support of the Optimist Club's fundraising event Tea for the Soul.
Public Speaker Cerena Mosley spoke in support of the Mosley Foundation of Love.
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Public Speaker Lina Mira spoke in support of the Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit for items A-D. **After Discussion Item No. 19, items were heard in the following order: Discussion Item No. 21, Discussion Item No. 20, and Discussion Item No. 22.
20. Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review and approval of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City of Pomona, Los Angeles County Police Association, and County of Los Angeles
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Report 2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET
3) Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between; Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association ("LACPCA") (Acting as "HOST Coordinator"); City of Pomona ('City") (Acting as the "Fiscal Agent" for Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association); and County of Los Angeles by and through Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office Homeless Initiative ("CEO-HI") and coordinated with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department ("LASD") utilizing resources allocated by the County of Los Angeles ("County") for law enforcement homeless outreach services.
Finance Director Andrew Mowbray gave the staff presentation.
Councilmember Lustro asked questions to staff.
Vice Mayor Preciado asked questions to staff
Mayor Sandoval asked questions to staff and gave comments.
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MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-28; and approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between; Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association ("LACPCA"') (Acting as "HOST Coordinator"); City of Pomona ("City") (Acting as the "Fiscal Agent" for Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association); and County of Los Angeles by and through Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office Homeless Initiative ("CEO-HI") and coordinated with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department ("LASD") utilizing resources allocated by the County of Los Angeles ("'County") for law enforcement homeless outreach services.
21. Recommendation to the City Council to Re-Name Vehicle Parking District (VPD) Lot 13 to Manuel Castillejos Plaza
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Consider the re-naming of the Vehicle Parking District (VPD) Lot 13 to "Manuel Castillejos Plaza"
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents on behalf of the City, subject to review by the City Attorney.
*Please see attachment for emails submitted regarding this item.
City Manager Anita Gutierrez read the full recommendation from the VPD Commission as follows: "To accept staff recommendation in the report to name the Lot 13 after Mr.
Castillejos and 1. Have some effort to have some permanent acknowledgement of this decision should the property ever be developed and 2. To seek some way to honor the gentleman at a grander level throughout the community." The following public speakers spoke in support of the item:
Eileen Ramos
Julian Ibañez
Soon
Yesenia Miranda Meza
Cristina Carrizosa
Alejandra
The following public speakers submitted a speaker card in support of the item but did not wish speak:
Ramon Carrizosa
Anissa Carrizosa
Joseph Mladinov opposed the item and proposed alternate locations be named after Mr.
Castillejos instead of Lot #13.
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Councilmember Garcia expressed support for the item, and for the recommendation from the VPD Commission.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole expressed support for the item.
Councilmember Nolte asked how the City Council could uphold a permanent acknowledgement honoring Mr. Castillejos in the future should the property ever be sold.
City Attorney suggested a recorded covenant on the property title but more research would be needed.
Mayor Sandoval made clarifying comments regarding the use of the property should it ever be sold.
Councilmember Nolte expressed support for the item and suggested to amend the motion so that it would include a request for staff to research if it would be possible to make the acknowledgement of Mr. Castillejos permanent should the City ever sell the property.
Councilmember Garcia expressed support for the amendment.
Mayor Sandoval directed staff to research how the City could legally make the acknowledgement permanent.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole supported the amendment to the motion.
Vice Mayor Preciado expressed support for the item.
Mayor Sandoval expressed support for the item.
MOTION BY COUNILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to re-name Vehicle Parking District (VPD) Lot 13 to "Manuel Castillejos Plaza" and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents on behalf of the City, subject to review by the City Attorney; and direct staff to research if there is a legal way to keep the acknowledgement of Manuel Castillejos permanently.
22. Approval to Release a Request for Proposals for Bridging Architectural Design Services for Downtown Parking Structure
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached Request for Proposals No. 2024-14.
Public Speaker Lorena Parker expressed support for the item and asked questions.
Public Speaker Joseph Mladinov expressed support for the item.
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Vice Mayor Preciado gave various suggestions to staff in regards to the architecture style, the walkability of downtown, and public restrooms.
Vehicle Parking District Director Kirk Pelser gave comments.
Mayor Sandoval made comments and asked questions.
VPD Director Pelser answered Mayor Sandoval's questions.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole asked questions.
Councilmember Garcia asked questions.
VPD Director Pelser answer their questions.
Councilmember Torres asked questions.
City Manager Gutierrez answered his questions.
Mayor Sandoval gave closing comments.
MARRIED 7-0, to approve Redes for a 202014 SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO,
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. on March 18, 2024.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
- TIM SANDOVAL
ROSALIA A. BUTLER, MMC
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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From: [email protected]
To: Sity Clerk
Subject: Support for Agenda item #21
Date: Monday, March 18, 2024 2:11:54 PM
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Dear Ms. Butler,
I am writing to register my support for item number 21 on tonight's city council meeting agenda, renaming VPD lot 13 to Manuel Castillejos Plaza.
I was one of the many individuals who was touched by Professor Castillejos's presence, his spirit, and his activism.
He deserves all the honors due to him.
Please share my message with the mayor and council.
Please confirm that you have received this message.
Thanks Kindly,
Benjamin Wood
909-996-1624
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