City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91766
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Vice Mayor Nora Garcia
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert S. Torres
VISION STATEMENT
Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful ommunity that is a fun and exciting destination and the home o arts and artists, students and scholars, business and industry.
Monday, September 16, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Closed Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Nora Garcia
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Absent: Councilmember Robert Torres
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Live Comments were as follows:
There were no live comments for closed session agenda items.
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CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and 54956.9(a)) AQUEOUS Film - Forming Products Liability Litigation
Case No. MDL No. 2:18-mn-2873
Nicole Martin v. Pomona
Los Angeles Superior Court
Case No. 23PSCV03709
B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Pomona Police Manager's Association (PPMA)
Pomona Police Officer's Association (PPOA)
Pomona City Employees Chapter of the Teamsters Local 1932 (PCEA) Pomona Mid-Management/Confidential Employees Association (PMMCEA) Labor Negotiators: Anita Gutierrez and René Anderson
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 Carvalho stated there was no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Garcia led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Nora Garcia
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Absent: Councilmember Robert Torres
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STAFF PRESENT
Anita Gutierrez, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Karla Shipman, Assistant City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Pomona Police Chief
Juan Ruiz contracted by the City, provided translation services.
PRESENTATIONS
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing the Month of September 2024 as Chiari Malformation Month
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Neika Montes who spoke a few words about Chiari Malformation.
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing the Month of September 2024 as National Service Dog Month in the City of Pomona Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Pomona Police Community Services Officer Courtney Louie and Service Dog Tuckerman.
*Presentation on 2024 Community Services' Summer Recap of Programs, Activities, and Events
Community Services Recreation Supervisor Adrian Valdez gave the presentation.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Garcia invited everyone to attend the District 3 Area Commander meeting at Philadelphia Park, and to the Pedestrian Workshop at Montvue Elementary.
Councilmember Preciado expressed gratitude to everyone that attended the Art Walk over the weekend and announced an upcoming meeting with PUSD in regards to local safety.
Mayor Sandoval discussed his visit to the Paris Paralympics as the Metro Board Director for San Gabriel Valley, and his participation in the Arroyo Elementary School event, PBIS.
Mayor Sandoval commemorated Reggie Webb's contributions to community and gave condolences to his family for his loss.
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CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Gutierrez recommended continuing Discussion Calendar Item 11 to a future meeting.
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:
Yesenia Miranda Meza discussed defamation concerns and discussed an upcoming eviction situation.
Ulysses Gontes discussed defamation concerns regarding his mother.
Ze Ferreyra spoke in support of the Urgency Ordinance No. 4347, the tenant anti- harassment ordinance.
Gwen Keys discussed concerns with the cost of rent and the challenges presented by increasing cost of living expenses.
Bobby Hall discussed concerns with increasing housing costs and concerns with operation practices at Travoli Apartments.
Maria Pampa expressed gratitude for help she has received and spoke in support of pushing for lower rent rates at Travoli Apartments.
Margarita Castañeda discussed concerns with uninhabitable rental units for which tenants are paying high rents.
Alejandra O spoke discussed concerns with uninhabitable rental units in Pomona and requested City Council read the ceasefire resolution at the next City Council meeting.
Olga Gastelo discussed the challenges she has faced as a tenant this year and expressed support for Pomona United for Housing Stabilization.
Yolanda Escamilla advised her family received an eviction notice and requested support for tenants from the City.
Graciela R. Conchas expressed support for a permanent housing stabilization ordinance, and requested a rental inspection enforcement to ensure units are habitable.
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Tremale Ratcliffe announced the JustUs4Youth's kick-off event for county delinquency program in which the organization assists in employing youth.
Lorraine Canales expressed concerns with the maintenance of alleys and low light conditions contributing to higher crime rates.
Frank Clement discussed challenges in obtaining a building permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at City Hall.
Efren Navarro spoke in support of street vendors.
Didier Ibarra spoke in support of street vendors.
Ms. Acosta spoke in support of street vendors on Indian Hill Bivd.
Xiomara Barrera spoke in support of Urgency Ordinance No. 4347, the tenant anti- harassment ordinance.
Deanna McClintick discussed concerns with Athens Trash Services.
Angelica Nuno discussed concerns with drug activity in the City and requested more programs to address these concerns.
Olga Cabral discussed concerns with the conditions of an alley in her neighborhood.
Paul Avila from Pauly's Project announced the upcoming job fair and invited everyone to attend.
Carmen Villagomez discussed increased utility costs in her mobile home park and new fees that were not originally a part of the lease agreement. Lastly, she requested including mobile home tenants as a protected group in a housing stabilization ordinance.
Debra Mendez spoke in support of stronger tenant protections that include mobile home park tenant.
Jose Sanchez spoke in support of establishing tenant protections for those that rent in mobile home parks.
Greg Estel spoke in support of establishing a program to keep property owners accountable and to eliminate slumlords.
Mary Muzquiz discussed increased utility costs in her mobile home park and requested assistance with mediation.
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Irma Herrera discussed increased utility costs and requested assistance from the City to address these higher costs.
Cenobia Dimas discussed concerns with prostitution activity in the City.
Jesus Rojas spoke in opposition of the tenant anti-harassment ordinance and requested it be changed so it protects all members of the community, and not just one group.
The following people submitted "Do Not Wish To Speak" cards in support of Consent Item #11; however, that item was pulled from the agenda:
Enrique Altamirano Karen Pompa Sophia Orozco
Alberta Altamirano Maria Jaime Frank Ortega
Maria Delgado Eunice Rollins Maria Pompa
Dominga Rayo Javier Topete
Public Speaker Lisa Resen submitted a "Do Not Wish To Speak" card but did not indicate which item she was supporting or opposing.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to approve the entire Consent Calendar.
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Amending the Pomona City Code to Add Section 58-296 "Commercial Vehicle Enforcement - Administrative Fines" Relating to Truck Route Violations
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4346 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58 ("TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES"'), ARTICLE V ("VEHICLE SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD"), DIVISION 2 ("TRUCK ROUTES") OF THE POMONA CITY CODE TO ADD SECTION 58-296 ("COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT - ADMINISTRATIVE FINES")
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Ordinance No. 4346.
2. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice Required by the Political Reform Act It is recommended that the City Council approve and file the 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice.
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MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to approve and file the 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice.
3. Resolution to Amend the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget sy Appropraung $486,115 of Avallable American Rescue Plan (ARP) Fund:
Allocated for Library Youth Commitment, and Award of Construction Contract fol "Pomona Library Facility Improvements," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120 It is recommended that the City Council approve the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-137 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $486,775
OF AVAILABLE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR LIBRARY YOUTH COMMITMENT TO "POMONA LIBRARY FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS." PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120
2) Award a construction contract to Dewberry Design-Builders, Inc. for "Pomona Library Facility Improvements, ," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120, to include all Base Bid items, plus Additive Alternate Item Nos. 1 - 5 in the amount of $5,560,031;
3) Find that the project referenced above is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) and that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment; 4) Approve working days and hours to include nights and weekend; and 5) Authorize City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and related documents (permits, change orders, etc.).
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-137; and award a construction contract to Dewberry Design-Builders, Inc. for "Pomona Library Facility Improvements," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120, to include all Base Bid items, plus Additive Alternate Item Nos. 1 - 5 in the amount of $5,560,031; 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 working days and hours to include nights and weekend; and authorize City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and related documents (permits, change orders, etc.).
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4. Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Appropriating $100,000 of Available Capital Improvement Project Fund Reserves to "Renovation of La Casita Teen Center at Palomares Park," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71110
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-141 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $100,000 OF AVAILABLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND
RESERVES TO "RENOVATION OF LA CASITA TEEN CENTER AT PALOMARES PARK," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71110
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-141.
5. Approve a Sole-Source Purchase of Flock Cameras from Flock Safety, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $500,000
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Authorize sole-source purchases of Flock cameras from Flock Safety, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $500,000;
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to authorize sole-source purchases of Flock cameras from Flock Safety, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $500,000; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Approve a Resolution to Amend Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and Sole - Source Purchase of Ten (10) 2025 Dodge Durango Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles and Vehicle Builds
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolutions:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-145 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS BY $788,248
FROM BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND RESERVE
2) Approve a sole-source purchase of ten (10) replacement Police interceptor utility vehicles from Carville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership in the amount of $483,998; and
3) Approve a sole-source to 10-8 retrofit, Inc. for vehicle builds in the amount of $304,250.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to Resolution No. 2024- 145; and approve a sole-source purchase of ten (10) replacement Police interceptor utility vehicles from Carville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership in the amount of $483,998; and approve a sole-source to 10-8 retrofit, Inc. for vehicle builds in the amount of $304,250.
Approve Purchase of a Skid Steer Loader Tractor from John Deere Shared Services LLC
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the purchase of a Skid Steer Loader Tractor from John Deere Shared Services LLC in the amount of $106,673 utilizing Sourcewell contract number 011723-JDC; and,
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute subsequent changes or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to approve the purchase of a Skid Steer Loader Tractor from John Deere Shared Services LLC in the amount of $106,673 utilizing Sourcewell contract number 011723-JDC; and, Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute subsequent changes or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City.
8. Approval of Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure at Palomares Park
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-143 - A RESOULTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GRANT OF EASEMENT ECR-2023 TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR ELECTRICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION ON A PORTIO OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 499 E ARROW HIGHWAY (PALOMARES PARK), POMONA, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8366-017-900
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the Grant of Easement to SCE on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-143; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the Grant of Easement to SCE on behalf of the City.
9. Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget by Appropriating $30,000 from the Refuse Administration Fund Balance to Allow for a Solid Waste Host Fee Study
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-146 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM THE
REFUSE ADMINISTRATION FUND BALANCE TO ALLOW FOR A SOLID
WASTE HOST FEE STUDY
2) Approve a sole source agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $30,000 through April 30, 2025, to complete a solid waste host fee study; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any amendments subject to review by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-146; and approve a sole source agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. in • the amount of $30,000 through April 30, 2025, to complete a solid waste host fee study; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any amendments subject to review by the City Attorney.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
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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 Just Us 4 Youth support in support of Free Game: A Just Us 4 Youth Sharing Stories Summit: Requested Amount:
$2,500
B. Amount to be determined to Celebrating a Vision in support of How to Grow Your Own Garden: Requested Amount: $500
C. Amount to be determined to Healed Women Heal in support of 6th Annual Gala: Rise and Shine: Requested Amount: $2,500
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
Public Speaker Shine Anderson spoke in support of item A.
Public Speaker Elizabeth Gallegos submitted a "Do Not Wish To Speak" card in support of item A.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to make a finding of public benefit for items A-C.
11. Introduction and Adoption of Urgency Ordinance Amending the Pomona City Code to Add a New Section Concerning Measures to Protect Tenants from Harassment It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further reading, and adopt the following urgency ordinance:
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 4347 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 ("OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS"), ARTICLE IV (" OFFENSES INVOLVING PUBLIC PEACE AND ORDER"), ADDING DIVISION 5 ("TENANT ANTI-HARASSMENT"), SECTION 34-200 ("TENANT HARASSMENT") & SECTION 34-201 ("PENALTIES AND REMEDIES") OF THE POMONA CITY CODE
*Please see attachment for emails received regarding this item.
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Due to this item being continued, Public Speakers for this item spoke during Public Comment.
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO A FUTURE MEETING, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. **After Discussion Item #10, items were heard in the following order: Discussion Item #13, Discussion Item #15, Discussion Item #12, Discussion Item #14 and Public Hearing Item #16.
12. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule to Reflect a Four Percent (4%) Salary Increase for Full and Part-Time Classifications It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-148 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 TO MEET THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5 AND 571 TO IMPLEMENT A FOUR PERCENT (4%) SALARY INCREASE TO FULL AND PART-TIME
CLASSIFICATIONS
Human Resources Director René Guerrero gave a brief introduction of the item.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NOLTE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-148.
13. Consideration of Installation of "See Something, Say Something" Signs Along Holt Avenue and Indian Hill Boulevard Corridors
It is recommended that the City Council consider the installation of "See Something, Say Something" signs at identified locations along Holt Avenue from Weber Street to the East City Limits, and on Indiana Hill Boulevard from Holt Avenue to American Avenue, and provide direction on whether Staff should move forward with the sign installation or not.
Public Works Director Rene Guerrero gave an overview of the item.
Public Speaker Lidia Manzanares spoke in support of the installation of the signs.
Public Speaker Christina Jimenez spoke in support of the installation of the signs.
Public Speaker Lina Mira submitted a "Do Not Wish To Speak" card in support of the installation of the signs.
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Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole asked questions about the design and about the proposed locations. Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole expressed disagreement with some of the proposed locations due to and suggested other locations as alternatives.
Councilmember Lustro expressed support for the installation of the signs as proposed, or in alternative locations.
Vice Mayor Garcia asked questions about the proposed signs, the process for selecting the installation locations and commented on the importance of honoring the requests made by the community in District 4.
Councilmember Nolte expressed support for installing some of the signs in District 1.
Councilmember Preciado expressed support for the installation of the signs and stated he was open to having some in District 2.
Mayor Sandoval stated a community effort came forward with the proposed locations and staff would determine the final installation locations.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole expressed concern for the saturation of signs in certain proposed locations.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT) to approve sign installation along Holt Avenue wherever staff decides.
14. Consideration of Suspending the Establishment of Preferential Parking Districts It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve Staff's recommendation to suspend the establishment of preferential parking districts while staff evaluates an update to the prerequisites and findings for considering and establishing preferential parking districts; and 2) Direct Staff to notify petitioners with pending petitions requesting the establishment of preferential parking districts that consideration and establishment of such districts has been suspended.
Public Works Director Guerrero gave a brief overview of the item.
Vice Mayor Garcia expressed support to allow the one pending petition to go through the process, but suspend any future ones received while staff conducts their evaluations.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole expressed support to allow the pending petition to go through, but expressed uncertainty about suspending the petition process.
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Councilmember Nolte expressed support to allow the pending petition to go through the process, and asked staff to establish objective criteria so that applicants can have a better understanding of whether or not their street qualifies for preferential parking.
Mayor Sandoval requested staff to consider other qualifications to include in the petition process.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 cottons with option he ion received by Public Works in pal ing 2024.
15. Discussion of Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Along Towne Avenue It is recommended that the City Council discuss safety for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists along Towne Avenue.
*Please see attachment for emails received regarding this item.
Public Works Director Guerrero and Pomona PD Lt. Robert Scheppman gave the staff presentation.
Public Speaker Kyle Brown expressed support for the proposed improvements shown during the staff presentation, but also gave other suggestions to increase safety.
Public Speaker Elizabeth Ebiner discussed existing traffic safety hazards for pedestrians and motorists along Towne Ave.
Public Speaker Cedric Ebiner expressed support for the proposed improvements and discussed existing traffic safety hazards.
Public Speaker cards were submitted by Frank Clement and Nhi Clement; however neither person was present when called to speak.
Councilwoman Ontiveros-Cole commented on the speeding hazards along Towne Ave and asked questions to staff about the proposed improvements. Public Works Director Guerrero answered her questions.
Vice Mayor Garcia commented on the pros and cons of the proposed improvements, and shared the traffic safety concerns on Towne Ave. of one of her residents. Vice Mayor Garcia stressed the importance of listening to community needs for selecting the improvements and expressed support for focusing on concrete, physical modifications to the street.
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Councilmember Preciado shared his opinions about the proposed improvements, expressed support for a road diet on Towne Ave and expressed a desire for creative solutions to improve safety and beautify the street.
Councilmember Lustro expressed support for the red light delay improvement, for a road- diet on Towne Ave and discussed other potential improvements for staff to consider.
Mayor Sandoval discussed the importance of making the selection of improvements based on research and that those selections are improvements with a proven record for improving street safety.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole gave further suggestions of improvements for staff to consider.
THIS ITEM WAS FOR DISCUSSION ONLY, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funds; 2) Upon conclusion of the public hearing, direct staff to incorporate comments received into the final FY 2023-2024 CAPER; and
3) Approve the FY 2023-2024 CAPER for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Neighborhood Services Director Beverly 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 VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT) to approve the FY 2023-2024 CAPER for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned in honor of Reggie Webb at 10:43 p.m. on September 16, 2024.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
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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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From: Cathy Tessier < [email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2024 8:46 PM
To: Sandoval, Tim; Victor Preciado ([email protected]); Garcia, Nora; Ontiveros- Cole, Elizabeth; John Nolte ([email protected]); Robert Torres (RBRT.Torres 1 @gmail.com); Steve Lustro ([email protected])
Cc: City Clerk
Subject: Anti-Harassment ordinance
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ear Mayor Sandoval and Members, Pomona City Counc
Rental property owners feel they are being attacked.
The rent stabilization ordinance is still not finalized, nor has there been ANY realistic nor productive communications with owners, despite attempts to have "meetings". All that has been accomplished has been a hardening of hostilities against the owners, only made more apparent by the most recent "attack": an anti-harassment ordinance!
There are already multiple laws on the books regarding harassment issues between owner and tenant, which owners have been careful to adhere to. If there has been harassment against tenants, it has been by those individuals that are either not educated as to the current laws, or are negligent in management skills and probably are "negligent landlords or slumlords" who simply do not care. There are laws already on the books that can stop harassment by those owners!
1. Why does the city paint all rental property owners as negligent and abusive?
2. If harassment is such a huge issue demanding an emergency ordinance, why hasn't the city, and other agencies responded to complaints and resolved the issues under laws that alreacy exist?
3. The vague and broad language of this anti-harassment ordinance will cause confusion and difficulty in application of the terms of the ordinance, and the enforcement of provisions of the rental agreement, allowing tenants to claim harassment and thus avoid owner efforts to meet and confer, to serve legal notices, and to communicate in writing with tenants setting forth tenant/landlord issues and obligations.
4. Where is the data that shows this is an emergency problem? Has there been detailed investigations into incidents that determined harassment was evident? Please..... Pomona is discouraging rental property ownership by not supporting its rental property owners with practical and effective ordinances and practices that ultimately benefit all tenants. Such discouragement means less investment maintaining existing primarily low to moderate income rental housing.
PLEASE vote no on this anti-harassment ordinance and put resources where they belong - how to address the complaints under current laws.
Thank you for your consideration,
Cathy Tessier
1 September 15, 2024
TO; Mayor Tim Sandoval and Members of the Pomona City Council Rental property owners feel they are being attacked.
The rent stabilization ordinance is still not finalized, nor has there been ANY realistic nor productive communications with owners, despite attempts to have "meetings". All that has been accomplished has been a hardening of hostilities against the owners, only made more apparent by the most recent "attack": an anti-harassment ordinance! There are already multiple laws on the books regarding harassment issues between owner and tenant, which owners have been careful to adhere to. If there has been harassment against tenants, it has been by those individuals that are either not educated as to the current laws, or are negligent in management skills and probably are "negligent landlords or slumlords" who simply do not care. There are laws already on the books that can stop harassment by those owners!
1. Why does the city paint all rental property owners as negligent and abusive?
2. If harassment is such a huge issue demanding an emergency ordinance, why hasn't the cily, and other agencies responded to complaints and resolved the issues under laws that already exist?
3. The vague and broad language of this anti-harassment ordinance will cause confusion and difficulty in application of the terms of the ordinance, and the enforcement of provisions of meet and confer, to serve legal notices, and to communicate in writing with tenants setting forth tenant/landlord issues and obligations.
4. Where is the data that shows this is an emergency problem? Has there been detailed investigations into incidents that determined harassment was evident? Please..... Pomona is discouraging rental property ownership by not supporting its rental property owners with practical and effective ordinances and practices that ultimately benefit all tenants. Such discouragement means less low to moderate income rental housing.
PLEASE vote no on this anti-harassment ordinance and put resources where they belong - how to address the complaints under current laws.
Thank you for your consideration,
Cathy Tessier
Robles, Diana
From: Miriam Bernard <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2024 12:29 PM
To: City Clerk; Butler, Rosalia
Cc: My Baby; Elizabeth Ebiner
Subject: Towne Avenue Safely Statement
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Good Afternoon,
I was made aware that Towne Avenue and Alvarado Street will be discussed at this evening's city Council meeting. While I am unable to personally attend, I do want to express that as a resident of Pomona who lives very near this intersection, I am concerned about the safety of drivers and pedestrians due to the high speeds at which drivers often drive and the frequency of red lights being run. I am for any and all measures taken to increase the safety of this intersection.
Additionally, a bail out or turn lane along the Towne Avenue streets near Lincoln Park (Columbia, Jefferson, etc.) would greatly assist in decreasing accidents, as currently many occur due to the lack of turn lanes or ability for cars turning to have a safe place to wait. We ask that this be something you consider. We appreciate your discussion of this matter and look forward to the measures that will be taken to make Towne Avenue safer for all of us.
Thank you,
Miriam and Eric Bernard
644 E. Columbia Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
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From: Ayanna Listenbee < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2024 4:57 PM
To: City Clerk; Butter, Rosalia
Cc: Bigrob
Subject: Agenda Item #15 | Re: Towne Avenue for City Council CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders.
Dear Ms. Butler and City Council Members,
I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Ayanna Listenbee. My husband, Robert Anderson and I have been residents of Pomona, specifically residing on the corner of Towne Avenue and Columbia for the past 22 years.
We are writing on behalf of ourselves and our neighbors to express our growing concern about the ongoing safety issues on our street, where speeding, drag racing, and red-light violations continue to be all too comnon.
Over the years, we have witnessed numerous serious accidents right outside our homes, making our community feel increasingly unsafe. Despite living here for over two decades, our family has never felt comfortable allowing our children to play in our front yard due to the constant danger posed by reckless drivers. The situation has only worsened over time, and it is clear that more action is needed to protect the residents of this neighborhood.
While we are grateful for the recent addition of the 2-second delay at the Towne and Alvarado intersection, and the initial police surveillance for red light runners after the first meeting, we regret to inform you that just one day after the previous meeting, another serious accident occurred at that very location. It is clear that more needs to be done to prevent such incidents from continuing.
While we know there was mention of not having the budget for it, we are requesting that the installation of a turn lane at the corner of Towne Avenue and Columbia still be considered as something to work towards. This would allow for safer left-hand turns from the busy street into our neighborhood. This simple yet effective change would greatly reduce the likelihood of accidents at this intersection, while also improving traffic flow and making our streets safer for both drivers and pedestrians.
In addition to this request, we would appreciate increased police surveillance during morning and evening rush hour in the area, to discourage the dangerous speeding and drag racing that has become a persistent problem.
The safety of our community should be a priority, and we believe that with your help, we can find a lasting solution to this ongoing issue.
We greatly appreciate the efforts that have been made so far, the red light safety camera program looks like it will be helpful as well, to ensure the safety of our families and neighbors. If there is anything more we can do as residents to help facilitate these changes, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We look forward to your response and to working together to make Towne Ave. a safer place for everyone.
Sincerely,
Robert and Ayanna Anderson
1 990 N Towne Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
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