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City of Pomona 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, May 6, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
A) A) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 700 East Foothill
(APN's: 8367-003-023 & 024)
Negotiating Party: Foothill & Towne LLC
City's Negotiator: Anita Gutierrez, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
B) LIABILITY CLAIMS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9)
One (1) Case: Keisel Law LLP A/S/O Victor Asemota v City of Claremont, City of Pomona Et. Al.
File #23-174771"
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2))
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, along with the Garey High School Colorguard, 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
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 May 2024 as "Historic Preservation Month" in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Deborah Clifford, President of the Historical Society of Pomona Valley.
*Presentation of 2nd Annual Preserve Pomona Awards
Historic Preservation Supervisor Geoffrey Starns gave a brief presentation and then announced the recipients of the 2nd Annual Preserve Pomona Awards.
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*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Rimmi Hundal, Executive Director at Tri- City Mental Health, who expressed gratitude for the proclamation. *A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 20, 2024 as "Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Community Day" in the City of Pomona Councilmember Nolte presented the proclamation to José Z. Calderon, Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Chicano/a-Latino/a Studies at Pitzer College. Professor Calderon spoke about the Cesar Chavez Pilgrimage event and thanked various organizations and people for supporting the event.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Lustro announced there will be a free Vision Clinic on Saturday, May 11.
The Pomona Host Lions Club will host the Vision Clinic. Councilmember Lustro also invited the community to attend the District 5 Area Commander meeting taking place on May 15.
Councilmember Nolte attended the Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Pilgrimage and discussed the new pickleball courts available for the community to use at Palomares Park.
He gave thanks to Public Works, Parks and Community Services staff for their work in bringing pickleball courts to Pomona.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole described the symptoms of a stroke in women, as her sister recently suffered two strokes, and expressed gratitude to Pomona Valley Hospital Center for their service and treatment.
Vice Mayor Preciado attended the Sacred Heart Cinco de Mayo event, and gave thanks to everyone that supported the Dia Del Niñe event at MLK Park. He encouraged everyone to attend Pomona Day at the LA County Fair on May 9. Vice Mayor Preciado announced upcoming events: Pitch, Hit and Run, CommUnity Pull-Up at the Union, and the Second Saturday Art Walk. Lastly, he wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day.
Councilmember Garcia wished all teachers and nurses a happy appreciation week, and wished all mother figures a Happy Mother's Day.
Mayor Sandoval discussed his visit to Sacramento to advocate for more transportation dollars to put towards the Gold Line. He invited folks to attend the LA County Fair. Lastly, he shared learning about John Stewart's song titled "Back in Pomona" and encouraged everyone to give it a listen.
Vice Mayor Preciado congratulated City Manager Gutierrez for completing her doctoral program at USC.
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CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Gutierrez shared the acknowledgement section she wrote for her dissertation in which she thanked the Pomona Team. She also announced that it was Public Service Week, Municipal Clerk week and expressed gratitude to staff for their service. Lastly, she announced that a meeting with the street vendors would take place next week.
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:
The following speakers spoke in support of street vendors:
Juan Salvador
Doroteo Salvador
Gabriela Choto
Didier Ibarra
Enrique Quintero
Marilu
Efren Navarro
Dariana Reyes
Martha Ortiz
Armando Perez
Nery Sanabria
Arturo Ravago
The following members of the public submitted speaker cards in support of street vendors but did not wish to speak:
Bety Pecales
Gladys Rojas
Nancy Sanchez
Carolina
Angelica Martinez
Amelia Pecales
Miguel A. Bustos
Mia Cruz Ron
Orlando Rosa
Cones Aponila
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Mario Santiago
Carlos Santiago
Maria Perez
Brandon Reyes
Ilse Ruiz
Oliver Santos
Juan Marquez
Gerardo
Cristian Hernandez
Elizabeth Arellano
Yaritza Salazar
Daniel G.
Karla Rosa
Daniel Rodriguez
Israel Martinez
Derek Pereira requested the City support independent music artists with resources and classes.
Minerva Hernandez discussed the existing street vending ordinance that provides a legal and permitted path for street vending.
Daniel Nelson discussed the importance of addressing mental health and expanding services to include musical therapy to improve mental health.
Cesar Aaron Delgado requested the City host a Veteran's Day celebration through a partnership with the local legion post.
Jacky Velazquez requested the City permit more yard sale weekends.
Monserrat Velazquez requested a permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance with stronger protections for tenants.
Diana Natividad requested an anti-harassment ordinance that protects tenants from abuse of property owners.
Xiomara Barrera also requested an anti-harassment ordinance that protects tenants from abuse of property owners.
The following members of the public submitted speaker cards but were not present when called:
Nicole Centeno
Jim
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar.
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:
March 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
March 25, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
April 3, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
April 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2024, March 25, 2024, April 3, 2024, April 8, 2024 and April 15, 2024.
2. Receive and File Annual Military Equipment Use Report as Required by Assembly Bill (AB) 481
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the annual military equipment use report as required by AB 481 for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to receive and file the annual military equipment use report as required by AB 481 for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Approval of Amendments to the Special Legal Counsel Panel It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the hourly rate increase of the Law Offices of Jones & Mayer to $250 per hour; and
2) Approve the addition of Graves & King as a dangerous condition of public property and employment liability defense counsel; and
3) Approve the addition of Michael Sullivan & Associates as Workers' Compensation defense counsel; and
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4) Authorize the City Manager to execute retainer agreements with the requested firms.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the hourly rate increase of the Law Offices of Jones & Mayer to $250 per hour; and approve the addition of Graves & King as a dangerous condition of public property and employment liability defense counsel; and Approve the addition of Michael Sullivan & Associates as Workers' Compensation defense counsel; and approve the addition of Michael Sullivan & Associates as Workers' Compensation defense counsel; and authorize the City Manager to execute retainer agreements with the requested firms.
4. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Homeless Programs Budget Amendment to Revenue Estimates and Appropriations
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE
CITY OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING/DECREASING REVENUE
ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MEASURE H FUNDED GRANTS,
CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) FUNDED GRANTS, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS
GRANT (ESG), AND STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-61.
5. Approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with National Community Renaissance of California, Arteco, and Village Partners for the Sale and Development of Vehicle Parking District Lots 6 & 7 and Adjacent Vehicle Parking District Owned Parcels on The 400 Block of West 2nd Street It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the attached Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with National Community Renaissance of California, Arteco & Village Partners (Developer) regarding the sale of Vehicle Parking District (VPD) Lots 6 & 7 and adjacent VPD owned parcels Generally Located on the 400 Block of West 2nd Street; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the ENA in substantially the form as attached (Attachment No. 2) and subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the attached Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with National Community Renaissance of California, Arteco & Village Partners (Developer) regarding the sale of Vehicle Parking District (VPD) Lots 6 & 7 and adjacent VPD owned parcels Generally Located on the 400 Block of West 2nd Street; and authorize the City Manager to execute the ENA in substantially the form as attached (Attachment No. 2) and subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6. Enter into a Contract with Chandler Asset Management to provide Investment Advisory Services for the City of Pomona
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Enter into a contract effective November 2023 with Chandler Asset Management ("CAM") for a three-year (3) period with the option to renew for two (2) additional years, in one (1) year increments, not to exceed five (5) years, to perform investment advisory services; and
2) Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute a three-year agreement with two one-year renewal options with CAM to provide Investment Advisory services.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to enter into a contract effective November 2023 with Chandler Asset Management ("CAM") for a three-year (3) period with the option to renew for two (2) additional years, in one (1) year increments, not to exceed five (5) years, to perform investment advisory services; and authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute a three-year agreement with two one-year renewal options with CAM to provide Investment Advisory services.
7. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Adding $155,000 of ARP District 5 Funding to "Phillips Ranch Exercise Par Course Restoration"
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-65 - 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 $155,000 OF
CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) DISTRICT 5 FUNDING TO "PHILLIPS RANCH EXERCISE PAR COURSE RESTORATION," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71093
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-65.
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8. Approval of Summary Vacation VU2-2023 of the City's Unused Street Easement (Portion of Hillman Avenue) Within the Boundary of the Residential Lot Located at 1194 W. Grand Ave, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8343-013-053, Related to the Future Improvements of the Property; Approval of the Quitclaim Deed for the Vacated Easement (Council District 2)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-66 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUMMARY
VACATION VU2-2023 OF THE CITY'S UNUSED STREET EASEMENT
(PORTION OF HILLMAN AVENUE) WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF THE
RESIDENTIAL LOT LOCATED AT 1194 W. GRAND AVENUE, POMONA, CA, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8343-013-053, AND APPROVING QUITCLAIM
DEED FOR THE VACATED EASEMENT
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the quitclaim deed on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-66; and authorize the City Manager to execute the quitclaim deed on behalf of the City.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
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 Catalyst Center in support of Thriving Into Adulthood: Requested Amount: $2,000
B) Amount to be determined to Pauly's Project in support of its First Annual Autism Awareness Free Community Event: Requested Amount: $10,000 C) Amount to be determined to Celebrating a Vision in support of Gardening with Families-Cal Poly Field Trip: Requested Amount: $800
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
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MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit for items A-C.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. on May 6, 2024.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
ROSALIA A. BUTLER, MMC TIM SANDOVAL
City Clerk/Secretary of the Pomona Mayor/Chair of the Pomona Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Agency
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