CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Closed Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor T im Sandoval
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Absent: Vice Mayor Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Robert T orres
PUBLIC PARTICIPA TION
Live Comments were as follows:
There were no live comments for closed session agenda items.
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Pomona, CA 91766 City of Pomona
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City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Nora Garcia
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert S. Torres
VISION STATEMENT
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CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGA TION (Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(a) and (d)(1))
City of Pomona, et al. v. M & A Gabaee, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22PSCV03011
Lucy Cho, et al. v. City of Pomona, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 20PSCV00410
New National Opioid Settlement Notice - Kroeger Co.
Ref. Num. CL-789572
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Neighborhood Services Director
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
CITY A TTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Carvalho stated the City Council appointed a new Neighb orhood Services Department Director. City Manager Gutierrez stated the new Department Director for Neighborhood Services is Beverly Johnson, who has been Acting Director for the past seven months.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Nolte led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor T im Sandoval
Vice Mayor Nora Garcia
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert T orres
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Absent: None
STAFF PRESENT
Anita Gutierrez, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Diana Robles, Deputy City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Police Chief
Yvonne Morgan, contracted by the City, provided translation services.
MA YOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICA TIONS
Vice Mayor Garcia discussed attending a Chino City Council meeting, and requested support from City Council to engage with Chino to discuss and develop a good neighbor policy.
Councilmember Preciado attended the Powers Park Community meeting and discussed some of the efforts and improvements made to street safety. Councilmember Preciado wished all students a good start to the new school year.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole noted repairs on San Francisco St have started, and discussed the importance of staying hydrated during hot summer days.
Councilmember T orres gave thanks to the people in attendance that were planning to speak on some of the agenda items.
Mayor Sandoval commented on the City’s priority to maintain safe and accessible sidewalks, and stated a sub -committee of the City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance for safe sidewalks. Lastly, the Mayor advised the sub-committee would continue to work with both sidewalk vendors and brick and mortar business es to ensure a safe community.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICA TIONS
City Manager Gutierrez stated there was nothing additional to report.
PUBLIC PARTICIPA TION
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:
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Y esenia Miranda Meza spoke in support of establishing stronger housing protections for tenants.
Graciela R. Conchas discussed concerns of rental rate gouging practices at the T avoli Apartments and spoke in support of stronger housing protections for tenants.
Geraldine Furllow discussed the challenges she faces as a tenant at the T avoli Apartments.
Manny Barrera requested tenant protections and discussed concerns over rental rate gouging practices at the T avoli Apartments.
Dominga Rayo discussed challenges she and her family face as a tenant and requested stronger tenant protections.
Eunice Rollins discussed concerns over rental rate gouging practices at the T avoli Apartments.
Ivan Hernandez discussed the Pomona’s Kids First Initiative and its purpose.
Jerry Christian discussed safety concerns for tenants at Sienna Residence Apartments.
Minerva Hernandez discussed a vending agreement offer from the swap meet to the sidewalk vendors.
Brandon Mejia advised he had approval from the Pomona school district, and the swap meet to allow sidewalk vendors in one safe location.
Edgar Sanchez spoke in support of sidewalk vendors.
Efren Navarro spoke in support of sidewalk vendors and discussed concerns with sex trafficking activity and homelessness in the City.
Maria Pompa spoke in support of stronger housing protections for tenants.
Carlos Flores discuss the decrease in proper service at T avoli Apart ments after management changed, and discussed safety concerns in the area.
Carol Anten discussed concerns over speed and traffic safety in her neighborhood.
Greg Estel discussed the need to increase Pomona Police staff.
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The following people submitted speaker cards in support of stronger tenant protections but did not wish to speak:
Gady Esquire Alberta Altamirano Eva Romero
Margarita Casteñeda Maria Jaime Rocha Jesus Sanchez
Linda Harris Johnny Saldana Anel Hernandez
Rigoberto Romero Juanita Mesa Evelia Rocha
Soraida Osuna Maria Delgado
Enrique Altamirano T ina Velasco
Mayor Sandoval called a recess at 8:01 p.m. after Public Comment ended.
Mayor Sandoval resumed the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Items No. 3 and No. 9, pulled for public comment, and Item No. 11 pulled by Vice Mayor Garcia for questions.
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:
July 1, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
July 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7 -0, to approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2024 and July 15, 2024.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Receiving a Grant Award of $6,300 from T ri -City Mental Health Services and Amending the FY 2024 -25 Operating Budget by Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriating the $6,300 in Awarded Grant Funds
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -99 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA RECEIVING A GRANT A WARD OF $6,300 FROM TRI -CITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERA TING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMA TES AND APPROPRIA TING THE $6,300 IN A WARDED GRANT FUNDS
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related with this action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -99 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related with this action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form.
3. Adopt a Special Events Policy and Procedures
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-106 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY AND
PROCEDURES
*This item was pulled for public comment.
Mayor Sandoval called Public Speakers Monique and Chris Verdugo, but they were not present and did not speak. Both of their speaker cards did not indicate if they were in support or against the item.
Councilmember Preciado asked questions to staff and requested a re-wording of a section of the policy to permit operations such as the Second Saturday Artwalk, the 909 Market and others.
Community Services Manager Mike Osoff answered his questions and commented on the intent of the new policy.
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
4. Approval of Summary Vacation VU1-2024 of a Portion of the City’ s Unused Storm Drain Easement Located within the Boundary of the Residential Lots Located 1002 Corinthian Way and 1003 Gothic Way, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Numbers 8358-021-005 and -004; Approval of the Quitclaim Deed for the Vacated Easement (Council District 1)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -111 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUMMARY
VACA TION VU1-2024 OF A PORTION OF THE CITY’S UNUSED STORM
DRAIN EASEMENT WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF THE RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCA TED A T 1002 CORINTHIAN WA Y AND 1003 GOTHIC WA Y , POMONA, CA, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 8358 -021-005 AND -004 AND
APPROVING QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE VACA TED EASEMENT
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the quitclaim deed on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUN CILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -111 and authorize the City Manager to execute the quitclaim deed on behalf of the City.
5. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and License Agreement between the City of Pomona and Just Us 4 Y outh for the Use of Renacimiento Community Center
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the Memorandum of Use (MOU) and License Agreement with Just Us 4 Y outh; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a one -year agreement with a one-year renewal option and any future amendments on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7 -0, to approve the Memorandum of Use (MOU) and License Agreement with Just Us 4 Y outh; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a one -year agreement with a one -year r enewal option and any future amendments on behalf of the City.
6. A Resolution to Amend the FY 2024 -25 CIP Budget; and Award of Construction Contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $377,225 for “Streetlights - Citywide (CDBG) (FY 22 -23 to FY 24 -25),” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-64777
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-101 - A RESOLUTION CORRECTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY
UNAPPROPRIA TING $73,000 OF GENERAL FUNDS FROM “ADA CURB RAMPS AND PA TH OF TRA VEL - CITYWIDE (CDBG) (FY 21-22),” PROJECT NO. 428 -2590-XXXXX-67934 AND $17,775 OF MEASURE R FUNDS FROM “STREET PRESERVA TION - LOCAL (FY 21 -22),” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68572, AND APPROPRIA TING THOSE FUNDS TO “STREETLIGHTS - CITYWIDE (CDBG) (FY 22 -23 TO FY 24 -25), PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-64777
2) 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 significant effect on the environment;
3) Find that the apparent low bidder, Metrocell Construction, Inc., is not responsive bidder;
4) Award a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. for “Streetlights - Citywide (CDBG) (FY 22 -23 to (FY 24 -25),” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-64777, to include all Base Bid items in the amount of $377,225; and
5) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and related documents (permits, etc.).
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -101; 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 significant effect on the environment; and find that the apparent low bidder, Metrocell Construction, Inc., is not responsive bidder; and award a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. for “Streetlights - Citywide (CDBG) (FY 22 -23 to (FY 24 -25),” Project No. 428 -2590-XXXXX-64777, to include all Base Bid items in the amount of $377,225; and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and re lated documents (permits, etc.).
7. Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Y ear 2024-25 Operating Budget by Appropriating $6,000 from the Refuse Administration Fund Balance to Allow for the Completion of the Solid Waste Franchise Fee Study and Approve Extension to Agreement with R3 to Finalize the Study
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-118 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERA TING BUDGET BY APPROPRIA TING $6,000 FROM THE
REFUSE ADMINISTRA TION FUND BALANCE TO ALLOW FOR THE
COMPLETION OF THE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE FEE STUDY
2) Approve an extension to the agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. through December 31, 2024 to finalize tasks related to the solid waste fee study; and
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amendment subject to review by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-118; and approve an extension to the agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. through December 31, 2024 to finalize tasks related to the solid waste fee study; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amendment subject to review by the City Attorney.
8. Approve the Purchase of Storage and Networking Hardware from the Redesign Group in an amount not to exceed $337,000
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the purchase of Dell PowerStore 500T Storage Server and Networking Hardware for City Hall from the Redesign Group for a total estimated amount of $227,000 utilizing NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Number 23026 / Participating Addendum No. 7-23-70-55-01; and
2) Approve the purchase of Dell PowerStore 500T Storage Server and Networking Hardware for the Police Department from the Redesign Group for a total estimated amount of $110,000 utilizing NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Number 23026 / Participating Addendum No. 7-23-70-55-01.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the purchase of Dell PowerStore 500T Storage Server and Networking Hardware for City Hall from the Redesign Group for a total estimated amount of $227,000 utilizing NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Number 23026 / Participating Addendum No. 7 -23-70-55-01; and approve the purchase of Dell PowerStore 500T Storage Server and Networking Hardware for the Police Department from the Redesign Group for a total estimated amount of $110,000 utilizing NASPO Val uePoint Master Agreement Number 23026 / Participating Addendum No. 7-23-70-55-01
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9. Appeal of Planning Commission Decision to Approve a Housing Development Project to develop a 1.9 acre site with 45 residential units, consisting of eight structures, each three stories in height, as well as associated on -site and off -site improvements at 1707 N. T owne Avenue. (Case File: DPR -021499-2023, TRACTMAP-021501-2023)
It is recommended that the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission.
*Please see attachment for emails submitted regarding this item.
*This item was pulled for public comment.
Applicant Mathew Livingston spoke in support of the decision of the Planning Commission and opposed the holding of a public hearing.
Public Speaker Guillermo Gonzalez spoke in support of a public hearing and expressed concern for possible traffic hazards that would be created by the project.
Public Speaker Deborah Clifford spoke in support of a public hearing and expressed concern for a lack of parking worsening after the project is built.
Public Speaker Anten Carol opposed the project and expressed support for a publ ic hearing.
Public Speaker M. Joyce Bakersmith expressed support for a public hearing.
Public Speaker Ann T omkins expressed support for sending the item back to the Planning Commission for further review .
Public Speaker Mike Suarez expressed concern for potential increases in traffic hazards and for the lack of parking availability because of the proposed development.
Public Speaker Hank Fung opposed the public hearing and expressed support for approval of the project.
Vice Mayor Garcia asked questions about the appeal process and the options City Council had.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole stated she appealed this project and expressed support for having a public hearing at a later City Council meeting.
Councilmember Lustro expressed support for the scheduling of a public hearing.
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Councilmember Torres also expressed support for the scheduling of a public hearing and asked questions about the appeal process.
Councilmember Nolte asked brief questions.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to hold a public hearing at a future City Council meeting.
10. Resolution Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriations for the California Violence Intervention & Prevention (CalVIP) Grant
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-120 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING FY 2024 -25 CITY OPERA TING
BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMA TES AND APPROPRIA TIONS FOR
THE CALVIP FUND
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-120.
11. Resolution Approving the Submittal of Delinquent Solid Waste (T rash) Collection Accounts T o the County Auditor-Controller to be Included as a Special Assessment on the FY 2024-25 Property T ax Roll
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-107 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR -CONTROLLER TO INCLUDE
DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE (TRASH) COLLECTION ACCOUNTS FROM
A THENS SERVICES AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE COLLECTED A T
THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS COUNTY TAXES
2) Approve the lien list of delinquent Solid Waste (T rash) collection accounts be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller no later than August 1, 2024, to be included as a special assessment for the respective affected parcel on the County property tax rolls.
*Vice Mayor Garcia pulled this item for questions.
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Vice Mayor Garcia asked questions about the City’ s past processes for addressing delinquent solid waste accounts.
City Manager Gutierrez answered Vice Mayor Garcia’s questions and advised this collection option had been written in the contract with Athens.
Athens Government Affairs Director Iso Nakasato added further clarification about the steps Athens takes when an account become s delinquent before Athens collects through property taxes.
MOTION BY MA YOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-1 (VICE MA YOR GARCIA OPPOSED), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-107; and approve the lien list of delinquent Solid Waste (Trash) collection accounts be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller no later than August 1, 2024, to be included as a special assessment for the respective affected parcel on the County property tax rolls.
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 item(s); and
A) Amount to be determined to Assistance National Council of Negro Women Pomona Valley Section in support of Bethune Height Recognition: Requested Amount: $1,000
B) Amount to be determined to Kennedy Austin Foundation in support of Group Box of Hope: Requested Amount: $1,000
C) Amount to be determined to Downtown Pomona Owners Association in support of 2024 Annual Pomona Christmas Parade – Requested Amount $15,000
D) Amount to be determined to Project Resilience in support of Community Pull- Up with Pomona Unified – Requested Amount $15,000
E) Amount to be determined to Winter on Wisconsin in support of Winter on Wisconsin joining Christmas on Columbia– Requested Amount $1,000
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F) Amount to be determined to ACCE Institute C/O Pomona United for Stable Housing PUSH in support of Kn ow Your Rights Tenant Workshops – Requested Amount $1,500
G) Amount to be determined to Chestnut on Chester in support of Chestnut on Chester joining Christmas on Columbia– Requested Amount $1,500
H) Amount to be determined to Compassionate Pomona in support of 4th Annual Kindness Carnival– Requested Amount $2,500
I) Amount to be determined to Girl Scout Troop 70534 in support of Supplies and Activities/ Program Pillars – Requested Amount $500
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
MOTION BY MA YOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MA YOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit for items A-I.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Public Hearing for an appeal of Planning Commission’s approval of a Housing Development Project (DPR 72-2024) to develop 289 dwelling units
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the appeal received for the Housing Development Project; and,
2) After receiving public comment and testimony, close the Public Hearing and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-121 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (DPR 72 -2024) TO DEVE LOP A 5.5 ACRE SITE WITH 289
DWELLING UNITS WITHIN TWO, FOUR -STORY BUILDINGS WITH PRIVA TE
AND COMMON OPEN SPACES, SUBTERRANEAN PARKING, GARAGE
PARKING, SURFACE PARKING, COVERED PARKING, LANDSCAPING,
TRASH FACILITIES, AND A PRIVA TEL Y OWNED PUBLIC LINEAR PARK ON A PROPERTY LOCA TED A T 3101 -3191 N. GAREY A VENUE (APN:
8370-010-016, 8370-009-038)
*Please see attachment for emails submitted regarding this item.
DSD Deputy Director Ata Kahn and Senior Planner Alex Jimenez gave the staff presentation.
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Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing.
The following public speakers spoke in opposition to the approval of Resolution No. 2024- 121.
Marvin Pyle Andrew Kane Wendy Fletcher
Helen Caldwell Charmagne Kane Adam Morales
Sean Caldwell Sonya Williamson Eva Figueroa
Nathan Placentia Victor Hernandez Jean
Lorraine Canales Mike Sutton Kate Chamber Misawa
Melinda Diaz Marilyn Hokanson Mary Kahn
The following public speakers submitted a speaker card opposing the approval of Resolution No. 2024-121 but did not wish to speak:
Gulanada Davis Macy Brooks
M. Joyce Bakersmith Marge Penner
Fereshich Maddad Virginia Ireland
Aisan Roulanina Keane Misawa
Public Speaker Hank Fung spoke in support of the approval of Resolution No. 2024-121.
Applicant Andrew Fogg spoke in support of the project.
Vice Mayor Garcia asked questions about the project and the newly added conditions, and expressed support for adding traffic control measures in the neighborhood. Vice Mayor Garcia agreed with many concerns voiced during public comment.
Mayor Sandoval asked questions about noticing standards for projects as they progress in the building process.
DSD Deputy Director Kahn answered Mayor Sandoval’s questions, and Applicant Andrew Fogg commented on the newly requested conditions.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole asked questions to staff regarding traffic control measures.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole also commented on experiences with traffic hazards and the positive impacts traffic control measures had in her neighborhood.
City Manager Gutierrez and DSD Deputy Director answered Councilmember Ontiveros - Cole’s questions.
Councilmember Lustro discussed concerns with traffic hazards in the area and expressed support for adding traffic control measures to the surrounding neighborhood .
Councilmember Lustro asked questions about the barriers that prevent the closing -off of streets and expressed interest in re-visiting the General Plan.
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DSD Deputy Director Kahn answered his questions.
Mayor Sandoval asked questions about the possibility of updating the general plan and City Manager Gutierrez advised the Planning Division would be drafting updates for it to ensure it aligns with the newly adopted Zoning code.
Councilmember T orres expressed support for adding speed bumps, for updating the General Plan, and for blocking off Grove St. Councilmember T orres also asked questions about measurable impacts.
Mayor Sandoval expressed City Council’s commitment to update the General Plan.
Councilmember Preciado expressed support for updating the appeal process so that it becomes more efficient. Councilmember Preciado expressed support for implementing traffic control measures throughout the City. Councilmember Preciado asked questions to staff about the proposed development’s security plan for the residence.
Applicant Andrew Fogg commented on the plans to ensure a safe residence for tenants.
Councilmember Nolte gave positive feedback to Senior Planner Jimenez in regards to the changes made to the project from initial submission and asked questions to staff about the development. Councilmember Nolte expressed support for studying the neighborhood to assess traffic hazards in the area once the project is completed.
DSD Deputy Director Kahn and City Engineer Arnold Dichosa answered Councilmember Nolte’s questions.
Mayor Sandoval asked questions to staff and gave closing comments.
DSD Deputy Director Kahn read the updated conditions to the development.
City Manager Gutierrez requested a recess to allow staff and City Attorney Carvalho to review the language of the updated conditions.
Mayor Sandoval called a recess at 11:06 p.m.
Mayor Sandoval resumed the meeting at 11:15 p.m.
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Senior Planner Jimenez read the added conditions as follows:
Install 2 AC-powered speed radar feedback signs on Drake Street. Install 2-3 speed humps with appropriate signage and markings on each of Grove Street between Gladstone Street and Shasta Stre et, and Drake Street between Garey and Cove Crest, subject to review of LA County Fire. If determined infeasible prior to Certificate of Occupancy, 2 AC powered speed radar feedback signs are to be installed in place at both Grove and Drake. Paving require ments along Drake Street to be determined by Public Works.
Install 2 AC-powered speed radar feedback signs on Garey Avenue. Parking Management Plan (PMP) to minimize overflow of on-street parking. Applicant is to provide notification by mail to prop erty owners and tenants within a 1,000 foot radius with a point of contact and 24-hour hotline for the contractor, prior to the commencement of demolition of the existing shopping center.
Mayor Sandoval requested the mail notification be extended to Gove, Florinda, and to the west of Foothill.
Applicant Fogg accepted the extended area to receive notification.
MOTION BY VICE MA YOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0 to approve Resolution No. 2024-121 with the added conditions.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned in honor of Police Sgt. Gary Elofson at 11:19 p.m. on August 5, 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