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City of Pomona Pomona, CA 91766
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Councilmember Steve Lustro
ouncilmember Robert S. Torres
VISION STATEMENT
Monday, April 15, 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
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Sandoval led the pledge of allegiance.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Victor Preciado
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert Torres
Absent: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
STAFF PRESENT
Anita Gutierrez, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Karla Shipman, Assistant City Clerk
Michael Ellis, 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 "National Healthy Homes" Month in the City of Pomona
Councilmember Torres presented the proclamation to members of the East Valley Health Center and Beverly Johnson, Neighborhood Services Acting Director. *A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 2024 as "National Fair Housing" Month in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to the Housing Rights Center and Beverly Johnson, Neighborhood Services Acting Director. Chancela Al-Mansour, Esq., Executive Director of the Housing Rights Center discussed the free services provided by the HRC and provided the phone number to the HRC: 1-800-477-5977. *A PArdar Day or the Cly Counci of the city of Pomona Recognizing April 2, 2024 Councilmember Garcia presented the proclamation to Danny Whaley, Parks & Facilities Manager and Michael Etheridge, Parks and Landscape Supervisor. Danny Whaley shared a few words about the City's trees and the progress made towards increasing the number of trees in the City.
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*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Designating April 2024 as Arts, Culture & Creativity Month" in the City of Pomona Councilmember Lustro presented the proclamation to Cultural Arts commissioners, and local artists that had completed artwork for the City within the past year. Commissioner Dalet Ramos shared a few words about the importance of art in community.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Preciado attended the Art Walk. He announced the Lopez Urban Art Fest will take place on May 25 and invited people to apply to be a muralist for the event.
Councilmember Garcia encouraged community members to use the Pomona GO app to report repairs needed, such as potholes or illegal dumping.
Mayor Sandoval commented on Councilmember Garcia's team having won the Trivia Bee championship at the Friends of the Pomona Public Library fundraising event.
Councilmember Torres gave thanks to the City and to the Cultural Arts Commission for hosting the watercolor contest. Councilmember Torres announced he would be attending the League of Cities convention in Sacramento.
Mayor Sandoval participated as a judge during the Optimist Oratorical Contest in which students from various Pomona schools delivered speeches. Mayor Sandoval attended the Legislative Luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Sandoval asked staff to request Athens remain consistent with the street sweeping schedules of streets that already had street sweeping schedules established. Lastly, Mayor Sandoval requested an updated presentation on the developing Master Parks Plan.
Vice Mayor Preciado requested parking enforcement staff not enforce street sweeping violations during the Athens street sweeping pilot period.
Mayor Sandoval clarified enforcement on streets with previously established street sweeping schedules would continue, but enforcement on streets that did not have a set schedule and are part of the pilot testing, would not take place.
City Manager Gutierrez advised the pilot period for the new street sweeping schedules had concluded.
Mayor Sandoval stated once a schedule had been worked out for all streets, there would be a transition period in which ticketing for vehicles violating street sweeping parking rules would not be enforced.
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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:
Jeanette Ellis-Royston discussed the roles of the advisory committees and commissions and encouraged residents to participate in those committees and commissions.
Donna Houston encouraged residents to join one of the many committees and commissions in the City of Pomona that serve as advisory bodies to the Pomona City Council.
Kevin Marshall discussed Pearls of Service, a charity organization serving the City of Pomona and many of its services and events.
Raquel Salazar-Castillo expressed appreciation on behalf of Lopez Urban farm to the City Council for their recognition of March 19 as Ignacio Lopez Day, and invited the community to participate in the Community Volunteer Day at Lopez Urban Farm.
Cristian Pinto-Cubillo discussed concerns with stray animals in the City of Pomona, and encouraged people to neuter pets and call animal services upon seeing a stray animal.
Paul Avila invited the community to attend an Autism Acceptance event hosted by Pauly's Project at the Derby Room and requested support for the event from the City Council.
The following speakers spoke in support of collaborating with the City to find a solution for street vendors working in the City of Pomona:
Javier Lara
Efren Navarro
Doroteo Salvador
Marilu Arellano
Emanel Salvador
The following community members submitted speaker cards in support of street vendors but did not wish to speak:
Griselda Cano
Miguel A. Bustos
Maria Ron
Melvin Ramos
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Fredy Ramos
Litzy Ramos
Clara Peralta
Mariana Naveli Beltran Silva
Armando Perez
Martha Ortiz
Carlos Aponte
Elizabeth Sanabria
Gladys Rojas
Alma Olivera
Anselmo Martinez
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Item No. 5 pulled by Vice Mayor Preciado for comment.
Resolution Establishing the Corrected GANN Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-62 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CORRECTED GANN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT OF THE CITY OF POMONA PURSUANT TO ARTILE XIII OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-62.
2. Resolution Amending the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Approving an Agreement with the City of Chino for Walnut Avenue Improvements in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $139,801
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-56 - 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 $5,067 OF MEASURE M FUNDS FROM "MAJOR STREET REHABILITATION - 2015 METRO CALL," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-67918, $55,627 OF SB-1/RMRA FUNDS FROM "STREET PRESERVATION - LOCAL CITYWIDE (FY 19-20)," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68561, AND $79,107 OF MEASURE M FUNDS FROM "MISSION BOULEVARD REHABILITATION - WHITE AVENUE TO TOWNE AVENUE," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68574, AND APPROPRIATE THESE FUNDS TO "STREET PRESERVATION - LOCAL (FY 23-24)," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68592, AMEND THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION TO INCLUDE
WALNUT AVENUE, AND APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF CHINO IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $139,801
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-56.
3. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Amended Grant Funds for the Operation of the Crisis 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. 2024-57 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL $213,034 IN MEASURE H GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
OPERATION OF THE CRISIS HOUSING PROGRAM AT HOPE FOR HOME HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER (H4H), AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $213,034 AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $209,680
2) Amend the agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) as the H4H Site Operator by increasing the award by $201,407 to operate the Crisis Housing Program; and
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-57; and amend the agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) as the H4H Site Operator by increasing the award by $201,407 to operate the Crisis Housing Program; and.
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4. Amendment to Purchase Order with First Serve Productions, Inc. for "Park Improvements - Sport Court Resurfacing and Restriping"
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve Amendment No. 1 (Change Order No. 1) to Purchase Order (PO) No. 205413 with First Serve Productions, Inc., in the amount of $28,420, for a new total PO amount of $122,960 for additional pickleball equipment for "Park Improvements - Sport Court Resurfacing and Restriping," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71069; and
2) Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any amendments to the purchase order and related documents, on behalf of the City of Pomona (City), subject to City Attorney approval.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to approve Amendment No. 1 (Change Order No. 1) to Purchase Order (PO) No. 205413 with First Serve Productions, Inc., in the amount of $28,420, for a new total PO amount of $122,960 for additional pickleball equipment for "Park Improvements - Sport Court Resurfacing and Restriping," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71069; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any amendments to the purchase order and related documents, on behalf of the City of Pomona (City), subject to City Attorney approval.
5. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating a New Project, "Garfield Park Renovation," and Appropriating $50,000 of Cannabis Community Benefit Funding (Catalyst) to the Project It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-58 - 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 CIP
PROJECT, "GARFIELD PARK RENOVATION," PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-71111 AND APPROPRIATING $50,000 OF CANNABIS
COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUNDING (CATALYST) TO THE PROJECT
*This item was pulled by Vice Mayor Preciado for comment.
Vice Mayor Preciado expressed support the item but asked questions to staff.
City Manager Gutierrez answered his questions.
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MOTION BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-58.
6. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Re-appropriating Measure R and Measure M Funds from Various CIP Projects, Award of Construction Contract, and Authorize Entry Into an Agreement with the City of La Verne, CA for "Street Preservation - Citywide (FY 16-17) (Major)," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67920
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-59 - A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY
RE-APPROPRIATING $564,000 OF MEASURE R AND MEASURE M FUNDS FROM VARIOUS CIP PROJECTS TO "STREET PRESERVATION - CITYWIDE (FY 16-17) (MAJOR)," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-67920
2) Award a construction contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for "Street Preservation Citywide (FY 16-17) (Major)," Project No.
428-2590-XXXXX-67920, to include all Base Bid 'A' & 'B' items, in the amount of $1,355,329;
3) Authorize Staff to enter into an Agreement, on behalf of the City of Pomona, with the City of La Verne to complete slurry seal improvements on White Avenue from the northerly Pomona City limit to just south of the Arrow Highway intersection, located within La Verne City limits;
4) 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; 5) Approve an increase in contingency capacity from City standard 25% to 50%, due to the scope of the work and portions of work within other jurisdictions; 6) Approve working days and hours to include nights and weekends; and 7) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and related documents (permits, etc.).
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-59; and award a construction contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for "Street Preservation - Citywide FY 16-17) (Major)," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67920, to include all Base Bid 'A' & 'B' items, in the amount of $1,355,329; and authorize Staff to enter into an Agreement, on behalf of the City of Pomona, with the City of La Verne to complete slurry seal improvements on White Avenue from the northerly Pomona City limit to just south of the Arrow Highway intersection, located within La Verne City limits; 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 from City standard 25% to 50%, due to the scope of the work and portions of work within other jurisdictions; and approve working days and hours to include nights and weekends; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and related documents (permits, etc.).
7. Approval of Purchase Orders to Miracle Recreation Utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 10521-LTS in the Total Amount of $1,703,928 to Replace Playground Equipment at Multiple City Parks
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following actions:
1) Approve Purchase Orders to Miracle Recreation utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 10521-LTS in the total amount of $1,703,928 to replace and upgrade playground equipment at multiple City parks, as listed in Table 1; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents and subsequent changes or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to approve Purchase Orders to Miracle Recreation utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 10521-LTS in the total amount of $1,703,928 to replace and upgrade playground equipment at multiple City parks, as listed in Table 1; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents and subsequent changes or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City.
8. Approval to Authorize Agreement with Tri-City Mental Health 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) Approve contract agreement with Tri-City Mental Health in the amount not to exceed $311,601; and
2) 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 VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to approve contract agreement with Tri-City Mental Health in the amount not to exceed $311,601; 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.
9. Approve an Agreement with SL Environmental Law Group, P.C.
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve entering into an agreement with SL Environmental Law Group, P.C. to represent the City in a 1,2,3-Trichloropropane products liability case; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to approve entering into an agreement with SL Environmental Law Group, P.C. to represent the City in a 1,2,3-Trichloropropane products liability case; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
10. Official Election Results of the March 5, 2024 Primary Municipal Election It is recommended that the City council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-63 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD MARCH 5, 2024 DECLARING THE RESULT AND
SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to approve Resolution No. 2024-63.
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*After the Consent Calendar, items were heard in the following order: Public Hearing Item 13, Discussion Item 11, Discussion Item 12, and Public Hearing Item 14.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
11. 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 A Fatherless Field in support of Pomona Street Fair: Requested Amount: $700
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to make a finding of public benefit for item A.
12. Recommend and Approval of the Fiscal Policy stated uses of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Unassigned Fund Balance
It is recommended that the City Council adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 2024-60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FISCAL POLICY STATED USES OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE AND
AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET BY SECTION BY APPROPRIATING A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,376,500 TOWARDS SECTION 115
TRUST CONTRIBUTION, EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT RESERVE, AND CIP
FUNDING
Finance Director Andrew Mowbray gave the staff presentation.
Councilmember Torres asked questions regarding the minimum reserve balance.
Finance Director Mowbray answered his questions.
Councilmember Lustro asked questions expressed support for more generous reserve balance due to possible but yet unknown factors that may strain the budget.
Finance Director Mowbray answered his questions.
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Councilmember Nolte asked questions regarding the unassigned fund balance and CIP funds.
Finance Director Mowbray answered his questions.
City Manager Gutierrez also added commentary to answer Councilmember Nolte's questions.
Councilmember Garcia commented on the purpose of the new policies is to keep the City of Pomona financially stable for unexpected expenses.
Mayor Sandoval asked questions regarding the funding of a third Pomona PD H.E.A.R.T. unit.
Finance Director Mowbray advised funding could be possible through the unassigned fund balance; however, that would come to City Council as a budget amendment.
City Manager Gutierrez advised a more detailed approach would come forward to City Council in regards to the funding of a third Pomona PD H.E.A.R.T unit.
Councilmember Nolte asked questions about the unassigned fund balance and about the differences of an adopted budget and a final budget.
Finance Director answered his questions.
City Manager Gutierrez also added comments to clarify the difference in adopted budgets and actual budgets.
No. 2024-60.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Approving the Draft FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan with Preliminary Funding Recommendations
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DRAFT FY
2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WITH PROPOSED FUNDING FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS (HOME), AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG)
FEDERAL ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS
2) Approve draft funding awards for the FY 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs;
3) Approve funding recommendations for the FY 2024-2025 Home Investment Partnerships Program;
4) Approve the inclusion of funding awards in the FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan.
Neighborhood Services Acting Director Johnson gave a brief presentation of the item.
Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing.
Public Speaker Cathy Harden spoke in support of the Assistance League of Pomona Valley be a recipient of CDBG grant funds due to the services it provides to the community.
Mayor Sandoval closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-47; and approve draft funding awards for the FY 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs; and approve funding recommendations for the FY 2024-2025 Home Investment Partnerships Program; and approve the inclusion of funding awards in the FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan.
14. Approving and Adopting the Amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan for years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2023, Awarding an Additional $800,000 of year 2021 funds to National Core for the Prisma Artist Lofts Housing Project, and Delegating PLHA Funds Awarded to the Project Totaling $1,431,000 to the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments on the amendments to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan for years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023;
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2) After receiving public comment and testimony, close the Public Hearing and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
AMENDMENT TO THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION
(PLHA) PLAN FOR YEARS 2020, 2021, 2022 AND 2023 AND AUTHORIZING
SUBMITTAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
3) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-46 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING AN ADDITIONAL $800,000 OF YEAR 2021 PLHA
FUNDS TO THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE OF CALIFORNIA (NATIONAL CORE) FOR THE PRISMA ARTIST LOFTS HOUSING PROJECT
AND DELEGATING PLA FUNDS AWARDED TO THE PROJECT TOTALING $1,431,000 TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST 4) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Delegation Agreement of PLHA funds for Prisma Artist Lofts Housing Project with the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, after review by the City Attorney's Office and approval by State HCD.
Vice Mayor Preciado recused himself because he owns real property within the affected area and stated he would not be returning to the meeting; he exited the Council Chambers at 8:57 p.m.
Neighborhood Services Acting Director Johnson gave a brief introduction of the item.
Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing, and with no public speakers, Mayor Sandoval closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT, COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO RECUSED), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-45 and Resolution No. 2024-46; and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Delegation Agreement of PLHA funds for Prisma Artist Lofts Housing Project with the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, after review by the City Attorney's Office and approval by State HCD.
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. on April 15, 2024.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
ROSALIAA. 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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