City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91766
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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, April 8, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session; therefore, there was no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pomona High School Colorguard and Councilmember Lustro led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia - arrived at 7:03 p.m.
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole - arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Absent: Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Robert Torres
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STAFF PRESENT
Anita Gutierrez, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Diana Robles, Deputy City Clerk
Christian Hsu, Deputy Police Chief
Maricela Miotto, contracted by the City, provided translation services.
PRESENTATIONS
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 2024 as "DMV/Donate Life" Month in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Maribel Galva, OneLegacy Ambassador, who shared a few words about losing her son, and the lives he was able to save, as he was a registered organ and tissue donor. *A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 7-13, 2024 as "National Library Week" in the City of Pomona
Coüncilmember Garcia presented the proclamation to Allan Lagumbay, Sr. Library Assistant, who spoke about what the library means to people, and about the library's mission.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Garcia thanked Pomona PD for their response to an incident where one of her constituents took his own life in front of others. She also provided the national suicide hotline phone number: 988.
Councilmember Lustro attended the Household and E-Waste Collection event at the Fairpiex. He reminded people that mosquito season is back and asked folks to not keep standing water because it attracts mosquitos.
Vice Mayor Preciado attended the Easter community event at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
He also discussed an incident at Palomares Park in which a baseball league attempted to use the soccer fields without permits. He announced LA Care, along with AM 570 Radio, would be hosting a free softball clinic event on April 13. Vice Mayor Preciado also attended a City event with UCLA researchers and Pomona residents. Lastly, he wish resident Debbie Mendez a happy birthday.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole attended the Tea for the Soul event hosted by the Pomona Optimist Club. She also discussed the importance of driving sober.
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Mayor Sandoval acknowledged Clean and Green Pomona for having planted trees on Sumner Ave. Mayor Sandoval also attended a Metro GO pass event to promote the Go Pass, which gives free rides to K-12 grade and community college students.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Gutierrez had no reportable action.
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:
Ann Tomkins requested a provision be included in the City's Charter regarding votes required for approving urgency ordinances should the charter be in conflict with state law.
Darrell Kruse briefly discussed the history of his dispensary business in Pomona and expressed expletives.
Lorraine Canales thanked the City for the Easter egg hunt, requested the bathrooms at parks be improved, and requested the basketball courts be re-paved.
Mike Cargile gave commendations to the development of the old YMCA building, and offered to collaborate with City Council to help increase safety in the City.
Xiomara Barrera spoke about her experience as a tenant.
Lizbeth Velazquez spoke about her experience as a tenant and how the urgency housing stabilization ordinance helped her family.
Diana Natividad spoke about her experience as a tenant and the property owner's refusal to acknowledge the urgency housing stabilization ordinance.
M. Joyce Bakersmith discussed concerns with City Council meeting procedures and with commercial areas being developed with residential apartments.
The following public speakers requested the City establish a night market for street vendors and create a street vending permit:
Veronica Cabrera
Clara Peralta
Efren Navarro Jr
Antonio Salvador
Carlos Aponte
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Marilic Arellano
Jaime Jacinto
Yesenia Miranda Meza requested the City give residents the opportunity to review the upcoming rent stabilization ordinance with ample time.
Sean Holmes requested the City mandate solar panels so that apartments install them.
Tremale Ratcliffe invited everyone to attend the Police Oversight Commission meeting taking place every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Jaime Gutierrez, attorney for Gente Organizada, presented a letter discussing concerns with Pomona PD practices.
Cassandra Hernandez continued the discussion of the letter from Gente Organizada.
Ivan Hernandez discussed various concerns with Pomona PD practices.
Karen Cereceres called for a re-structuring of the Pomona Police department to better address crime within the City.
The following speakers submitted a speaker card in support of the letter from Gente Organizada but did not wish to speak:
Irwin Avila
Violeta Acuna
Iris Villalpando
Mayor Sandoval called for a recess at 8:26 p.m.
Mayor Sandoval resumed the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Item No. 1 pulled by Vice Mayor Preciado for discussion, Item No. 4, and Item No. 6 pulled for public comment.
Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program Budget (CIP) by Appropriating $10,000 of Available District 2 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding to "Public Safety Improvements - District 2," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-68584 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-14 - 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 $10,000 OF DISTRICT 2 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) FUNDING FROM "MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARK - SKATE PARK EXPANSION/LIGHTS," PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-71092 AND APPROPRIATING THIS $10,000 OF DISTRICT 2 ARP FUNDING TO "PUBLIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - DISTRICT 2," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68584
*Item was pulled by Vice Mayor Preciado for discussion.
Vice Mayor Preciado asked questions to staff.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-14.
2. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Appropriating $700,000 of District 6 American Rescue Plan Funds to "Pomona Multi-Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67930
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $700,000 OF DISTRICT 6 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) FUNDS TO "POMONA
MULTI-NEIGHBORHOOD PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXX-67930
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-44.
3. Authorizing David Taussig and Associates as the Engineer of Record for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Ordering the Preparation of the 2024-25 Engineer's Report for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION 2024-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING DAVID TAUSSIG AND
ASSOCIATES, INC., D/B/A DTA, AS THE ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE 2024-25
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CITYWIDE STREET
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-49.
4. Approval of Purchase Order to Landscape Structures, Inc., Utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 10521-LSI in the Amount of $1,753,861, to Order New Playground Equipment for "Civic Center Plaza - New Playground and Amenities," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71063
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve a Purchase Order to Landscape Structures, Inc., utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 10521-LSI in the total amount of $1,753,861, to order the new playground equipment for "Civic Center Plaza - New Playground and Amenities," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71063; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary documents and any subsequent changes or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City. *This item was pulled for public comment.
*See attachment for emails submitted regarding this item.
Public Speaker Kyle Brown spoke in support of the item.
Public Speaker M. Joyce Bakersmith spoke in opposition to the item.
Public Speaker Ann Tomkins requested efforts be made to ensure the park retains the historic architecture of the area.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole expressed concerns with the project and made a motion to move this item to a later meeting, however with no second the motion failed.
Councilmember Lustro commented that the civic center is an appropriate place to have a park and it would complement the library well.
Vice Mayor Preciado spoke about the City Council's commitment to supporting the improvement of all parks.
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Councilmember Garcia asked questions to staff and spoke of the appropriate use of the civic center space, especially to serve special needs children that are a part of the community.
Mayor Sandoval expressed excitement for the possibilities with an all-abilities park at the civic center and the uses it could host alongside the library. He expressed support for expanding and improving all parks. Lastly, Mayor Sandoval asked City Manager Gutierrez to speak on the design approval.
City Manager Gutierrez stated there was a receive and file item at the November 20, 2023 City Council meeting on the consent calendar asking the City Council to review and approve the design of the park.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole clarified that she is not against the park project but would prefer it to be closer to the downtown area, and she asked questions to staff.
Public Works Director Rene Guerrero answered her questions.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSTAIN, COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT) to approve a Purchase Order to Landscape Structures, Inc., utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 10521-LSI in the total amount of $1,753,861, to order the new playground equipment for "Civic Center Plaza - New Playground and Amenities," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71063; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary documents and any subsequent changes or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City.
5. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Appropriating $140,000 of District 4 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds and Approve Amendments to the Construction Contract for "ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel - Citywide (CDBG) (FY 22-23)," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67939 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $140,000 OF DISTRICT 4 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) FUNDS TO "ADA CURB RAMPS AND PATH OF TRAVEL - CITYWIDE (CDBG) (FY 22-23)," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-67939 AND CHANGING THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION City of Pomona Page 7
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2) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute amendments to the construction contract/agreement with Garcon Construction, Inc. and related documents, or contract with others as needed for additional ADA curb ramps and path of travel improvements, in the amount of $140,000; and 3) Approve an increase of contingency capacity from City standard of 25% to 50% for the Garcon Construction, Inc. contract for "ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel - Citywide (CDBG) (FY 22-23)," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67939.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-52; and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute amendments to the construction contract/agreement with Garcon Construction, Inc. and related documents, or contract with others as needed for additional ADA curb ramps and path of travel improvements, in the amount of $140,000; and approve an increase of contingency capacity from City standard of 25% to 50% for the Garcon Construction, Inc. contract for "ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel - Citywide (CDBG) (FY 22-23)," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67939.
6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City of Pomona Housing Authority to Increase Revenue Estimates by $2,109,332 and Appropriations by $1,982,754 from U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funds 1) Authorize the Executive Director of the Pomona Housing Authority or his designee to execute the contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of the grant awards, subject to approval as to form by the Agency Counsel.
2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY (PHA) AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $2,109,332 AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $1,982,754 FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDS
*This item was pulled for public comment.
Public Speaker Darrell Kruse was called to speak but he was no longer present.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the Executive Director of the Pomona Housing Authority or his designee to execute the contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of the grant awards, subject to approval as to form by the Agency Counsel; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-50.
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7. Approving an Agreement with the Los Angeles County Fair Association for Law Enforcement Services for the 2024 Los Angeles County Fair It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $155,612 AND APPROPRIATING $86,011 IN THE GENERAL FUND
2) Approve an agreement with the Los Angeles County Fair Association for law enforcement services for the 2024 Los Angeles County Fair in the amount of $765,612; and
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-51; and approve an agreement with the Los Angeles County Fair Association for law enforcement services for the 2024 Los Angeles County Fair in the amount of $765,612; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
8. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Adding Additional Funding to "Washington Park Community Center Rehabilitation" It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-54 - 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 $35,000 OF DISTRICT 3 CIP CARRYOVER DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FROM "NEW
PLAYGROUND AT WASHINGTON PARK BASEBALL FIELDS," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71094 AND APPROPRIATING THIS AND $50,000 OF
MAYORAL CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) FUNDING AND $50,000 OF DISTRICT 3 ARP FUNDING TO "WASHINGTON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER REHABILITATION," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71095
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-54.
9. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 CIP Budget by Creating a New Project, "Renovation of La Casita Teen Center at Palomares Park," and Appropriating $4,000,000 of HUD Economic Development Initiative Fiscal Year 2023 Community Project Funding to the Project
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW PROJECT, OF LA CASCIP "RENOVATION OF LA CASITA TEEN CENTER AT PALOMARES PARK," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71110 AND ACCEPTING, INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES, AND APPROPRIATING $4,000,000 OF DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INITIATIVE FISCAL YEAR 2023 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING (CPF) TO
THE PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-53.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
10. 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 Pomona American Little League in support of Youth Sports - equipment and league maintenance fees: Requested Amount:
$1,800
B) Amount to be determined to Conceptual Art Therapy in support of Public Kite Making Workshop: Requested Amount: $1,000
C) Amount to be determined to Optimist Club of Pomona support of Tea for the Soul: Requested Amount: $2,000
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D) Amount to be determined to Urban Lopez Farm in support of the 3rd Annual Lopez Urban Art Fest: Requested Amount: $6,500
E) Amount to be determined to Help4UCO in support of Picnic in the Park:
Requested Amount: $1,000
F) Amount to be determined to the Pomona Public Library Foundation in support of the Purchase of two (2) Chairs for the Library Conference Room:
Requested Amount: $237.73
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
Public Speaker Lorraine Canales spoke in support of item C, the Tea for the Soul event.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 5- 0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to make a finding of public benefit for items A-F.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. A Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City of Pomona Housing Authority's Annual Plan for FY 2024-25 and Administrative Plan It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the Governing Board of the City of Pomona Housing Authority, take the following actions:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing for the City of Pomona Housing Authority's Annual Plan for FY 2024-25 and Administrative Plan to receive testimony and Comments; and,
2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA SITTING AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY, APPROVING THE
PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL PLAN AND MOVING TO WORK (MTW) SUPPLEMENT TO THE ANNUAL PLAN AND SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Acting Neighborhood Services Director Beverly Johnson gave a brief introduction of the item.
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Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing, and with no public speakers, Mayor Sandoval closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE AND COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-11.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m. on April 8, 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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4/8/24 Public Commats
Street Vendors Veronica labnere
By driving around the city in the evenings, I can find many street vendors selling in public areas, By speaking with the consumers who buy from those vendors, I learned that many of them come from nearby cities. By speaking with restaurant owners, I learned that many struggle to make enough sales to cover their monthly expenses. By commenting on-line about the issue, I found out that there are a lot of people who support the street vendors while many others support the restaurant owners. This is a communal issue that affect at least four different sectors: The street vendors, the restaurant owners, the people who like to consume from the street vendors, and the citizens who do not like the city to have street vendors because it affects the city appearance. The following are:
Public comments
• Street vendors are all over the city making it look like a third world country. • They don't pay taxes, city licensing, and are a health risk for the consuming public. • They obstruct public areas like the sidewalks.
• They are a competition for restaurants.
Restaurants complaint
• We can't compete with them because they don't have to pay all the expenses that we have like city licensing, rent, insurance, worker's comp, utilities, etc. • They aren't inspected by the county like us.
• Sometimes they set their stands in front of our restaurants. • We complain about the city, but nothing is done.
Vendors disadvantages
• The street vendors are persecuted by the city and the county. • Their food can be disposed of at any time, including their work equipment. • They are criminalized.
• They work under extreme climate conditions.
• They are decent people trying to survive.
• They can't afford to set up a regular business.
Who is responsible?
• The city is responsible for creating the conditions for all the residents to have a decent life, work, health, employment, and education opportunities.
• This Is a communal problematic not just of one sector (restaurant owners, vendors, consumers, and all residents)
• The city budget is to serve the people's needs. The city can use the city assets, create laws, and make the needed adjustments.
What do I propose?
• I propose a night market.
• The city provides an area for them to sell at night.
• The city to help them process their licensing and certifications. • All the vendors would concentrate in just that area,
• Vendors who do not participate, to be removed from public areas without discretion.
Benefits
• Vendors will not be all over the city. The city appearance will improve. • The vendors will not be doing business illegally or will live In fear. • People will consume what they like under the health department guidelines. • The competition for the restaurants will be removed.
• The city and the county will collect licensing and certification fees, the fed, state and city will collect taxes.
Buenas noches Sr Alcalde Tim Sandoval, Council member quien representa en el Distrito donde vivo Sr Victor Preciado, a sus colegas consejales y personal de la ciudad.
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Mi nombre es Xiomara Barrera Yo he vivido desde el ano 200zen 2253 Powers St de la Ciudad de Pomona con mis dos hijas en una casita pequena en este domicilio, pagandom mi renta
puntualmente, donde mis hijas y yo hemos sido sometidas al abuso mental, emocional y psicologico por el Sr Cruz Crisantos.
Como miembro de PEOC es que me atrevo a romper el silencio y tratar de defender mis derechos como inquilino deciden darme mi carta dedesalojo por atreverme a mandarles una carta donde les solicitaba que se me arreglara el suich de la luz siendo que yo lo habia comprador en Home Depot dure 8 meses sin luz en mi cocina y no me lo pusieron hasta que les envie la primera carta y a partir de ahi el acoso a estado aumentando cada dia.
La Sra Martha Crisantos fue a decirme que mis hijas no tenian ningun derecho a resivir visitas al igual que yo. Hemos estado tan aisladas sin poder resivir a nadie, pues no temenos derecho por que es su propiedad .
Un dia unos amigos me regalaron un comedor y vinieroa a dejarmelo y el Sr Cruz le dijo a mi hija Melissa que les dijera que no se podian meter a su patio, que tenian prohibido entrar a ayudarme a meter el comedor y no conforme con esto la Sra Martha fue hasta la puerta de donde vivo que tenia que mover el carro que estaba estacionado en la casa del vecino por que segun ella el vecino le dijo que le hecharia la ciudad y tome la decision de enviarles la 2nda carta y el resultado de esto a sido una carta de desalojo de 60 dias.
Yo estoy muy afectada mentalmente y emocionalmente al igual que mis hijas, estamos en tratamiento de salud en Tri City.
Yo solo queria y quiero vivir en paz, con tranquilidad y ser tratada con respeto y dignidad.
Por eso les pido una ordenaza de ALTO al acoso hacia nosotros los inquitinos.
Muchas gracias por escucharme,
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Hola alcalde Sandoval, concejo municipal y personal de la ciudad,
Mi nombre es Lizbeth Velazquez y he vivido en 816 S. Towne durante los últimos 17 años. Soy paciente del Centro
Regional y tengo una abuela de 87 años. También vivo con mi madre y mi padre. Vivimos en un garaje reformado que se vendió a finales de 2023. Durante la venta, el propietario que vendía la propiedad, el agente inmobiliario y el nuevo
propietario nos dijeron que íbamos a poder quedarnos en la propiedad. Inmediatamente después de la venta, empezamos a sentir presión para mudarnos. Fue entonces cuando fuimos al Centro de Oportunidad Económica de Pomona y supimos
que teníamos derechos como inquilinos. Descubrimos que
como no teníamos culpa, estábamos protegidos por la
ordenanza de reubicación. Nuestro nuevo propietario nos llevó a los tribunales el 5 de marzo de 2024 en un intento de desalojarnos, pero cuando descubrió que tendría que
pagarnos la reubicación, retiró el caso el 14 de marzo. Debido a que el nuevo propietario se había negado a aceptar nuestro alquiler, pagamos la totalidad del alquiler impago el 21 de marzo. En poco más de 2 semanas nos han acosado con tres avisos de 3 días y nos han colocado 6 cámaras para
vigilarnos las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana. Una de las cámaras está directamente frente a nuestra puerta principal y pueden ver directamente nuestra cocina. Esto es una
violación de nuestra privacidad. Esto nos ha causado dolor mental. Todos hemos quedado traumatizados por el abuso
mental que hemos sufrido debido a esta situación y mi
trabajadora social estaría encantada de escribirme una carta en ese sentido. El motivo de mi visita de hoy es instarles a que aprueben una ordenanza contra el acoso lo antes
posible. No queremos causar problemas, pero si hemos
pagado el alquiler deberíamos poder vivir en paz. Gracias por tu tiempo.
Mi nombre es Diana Nativabel
mi direccione actudl es 327 ardid un Apt.1
aqur en pomona uruo aqui desde octubre del
2015 aparter del año pasado supe de una
Ley de pomona que sola se podía suptrel
4% de renta el señor Victor Preciada me
dio el numero de Teleforo, de Debra mender
para qué ella me ste ayudare para solo podar
pagar-el 4% que es una ley eboena el año pasada
todo estuba bien y que los demas inquilinas
este aro eman are agus manta que ya pero
queno aceptaba menos del 10% y aperzar que
a recibido cartas del PEOC. no le importo
por que para este grupo no es algo valida
para el y apartir de esa empego a darme
cartas la primera que fue que no quiere
perros cuando yo entre ahí el acepto que
tuviera mascadas siempres y cuando yo pagara
25 dolores X mes y aor foe ast lo hise.
despees me dio una carta que no quere
frestas palcobal dragas ilictes..
despues puso una camararenfrente de su
apartamento que tiene vista adar mi aparta
mento
Yel 21 de, Marzo recibl un paquete.
de desalojo dela corte. este me de
ablil le pag fur apagar la renta pero.
el genego agarrarla hisi quera abro su puerta
tengo un vidatos fue mustra ede
Nesecito una or tonasa de alto
al acoso asla nosotros como
iqurlinos que porfavor se
eso chen nuestra voses y alla
consecuencas contra las agresores
Portes eso no nen de miedo
nenere que tenemos andso
ellos no logran entender lo que
esta pasando.
Robles, Diana
From: James GALLIVAN < [email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 7, 2024 9:48 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Comment to city council regarding the proposed civic center playground.
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I think it is important for the Civic Center playground be an inspiration to young people to use the library and to promote an understanding of the workings of the city. Its elements should not only be for physical enjoyment but also be an inspiration for long term self and city improvement.
My second point is that the civic plaza is a historical architectural landmark and it was agreed when it was given this status that this element would be part of the design criteria for additional structures. I would like to know how this was considered in the design.
Thank you
Jim Gallivan
Pomona resident
Via my phone