Monday, December 2, 2024
7:00 PM
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Council Chambers
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 Torres
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.
Regular Meeting Agenda
Closed Session begins at 5:30 p.m.
December 2, 2024City Council / Housing Authority /
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Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
PLEASE NOTE
The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules.
• The conduct of City Council meetings is governed by the portion of the California Government Code commonly known as the “Brown Act” and by the Pomona City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure. • The City Council meeting is for conducting the City ’s business, and members of the audience must obey the rules of decorum set forth by law. This means that each speaker will be permitted to speak for three minutes to address items that are listed on the City Council agenda or topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the City.
• No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be permitted. Any person not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized by the Brown Act may be asked to leave the Council Chambers.
• All comments directed to the City Council or to any member of the City Council must be directed to the Mayor (or Vice Mayor if the Mayor is absent).
We ask that you please respect the business nature of this meeting and the order required for the proceedings conducted in the Council Chambers.
ACCESSIBILITY
The City of Pomona wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's Administration Office at (909) 620-2051 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Additionally, Listening Assistive Devices are available for the hearing impaired; please see the City Clerk.
Agenda-related writings or documents provided to the City Council are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and on the City ’s website www .pomonaca.gov. Persons who have questions concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 620-2341.
SPANISH INTERPRETATION / INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
If you require Spanish interpretation, a bilingual interpreter is available at Regular City Council meetings and may be available at Special meetings, if necessary.
Si necesita interpretaci ón en espa ñol, un int érprete biling üe está disponible en las juntas regulares del Concejo Municipal y puede estar disponible en juntas especiales, si es necesario. 5:30 P.M.
In the Chuck Bader Conference Room
CLOSED SESSION
December 2, 2024City Council / Housing Authority /
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Redevelopment Agency
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Held in the Chuck Bader Conference Room adjacent to the Council Chambers on the south side of the building.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any item listed on the closed session agenda will have an opportunity to present testimony to the City Council prior to the City Council convening into closed session .
Comments from the public will be limited to three (3) minutes. No member of the public will be allowed to be present once the City Council convenes into closed session.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a))
Al & Sons Towing Inc. vs. City of Pomona, et al.
US District Court Case Number 2:21-cv-8806
Movses Karapetyan, vs. City of Pomona, and DOES 1 through 30, inclusive Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number 21STCV37727
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1))
Public Works Director
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
Pomona City Hall - Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council and announcements of upcoming events, and also items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the
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City Council.
Additionally, this is the time for Mayor and City Council to disclose on the record any contributions per Charter Section 1403. This section states “Prior to casting a vote on any contract, permit, or other matter requiring City Council approval where the applicant seeking approval is a person or business entity controlled by that person that has contributed more than five hundred dollars ($500) within the previous twelve (12) months to a Councilmember ’s City election campaign committee, the Mayor or Councilmember receiving such contribution (s) shall disclose on the public record the receipt of said contribution(s).
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Reports from the City Manager.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation – At this time, the public is invited to address the Council concerning any items not on the agenda.
Together the City Council members, City staff, and public honor Pomona’s important City meeting values:
To speak and to listen to everyone with respect and courtesy; To honor fairness in our cherished democratic process;
To affirm Pomona’s dedication to lead as a Compassionate City.
Thank you all for keeping these values and this commitment to act with them ever present in our minds as we proceed with the meeting together. In order to address the City Council, each individual must fill out a speaker card, which is available in the lobby of the Council Chambers. Speaker cards must be completed and turned in to the City Clerk at this time. Only those speaker cards turned in to the City Clerk will be allowed to address the City Council. No late cards will be accepted. Each person should state their name and will be allowed to speak once for three minutes. All speakers and persons in the audience must adhere to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Decorum.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters under the Consent Calendar may be enacted by a single motion without separate discussion. If discussion or a separate vote on any item is desired by a Councilmember, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. All consent items pulled for discussion will be limited to five minutes. If they are not enacted upon within five minutes, the Mayor will move that Consent Item to the end of the Agenda, after consideration of the public hearings. Any motion relating to an ordinance or a resolution shall also waive the reading of the ordinance or resolution and include its introduction or adoption as appropriate.
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:
November 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
FINAL MINUTES 11-18-2024.pdfAttachments:
2. Recommend the Removal of Commissioner Ava Phillips from the Community Life Commission
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It is recommended that the City Council take remove District 5 Appointee, Ava Phillips, from the Community Life Commission, based on three (3) or more absences (excused/unexcused) within a twelve (12) month period.
SR Removal of Commissioner Phillips - CLC.docx
CLC Regular Meeting Minutes 10-22-24 (Draft).pdf
Attachments:
3. Recommend the Removal of Commissioner Deanna Gonzalez from the Community Life Commission
It is recommended that the City Council remove District 2 Appointee, Deanna Gonzalez, from the Community Life Commission, based on three (3) or more absences (excused/unexcused) within a twelve (12) month period.
Staff Report - Removal of Commissioner Gonzalez CC 12-02-24.pdf CLC Regular Meeting Minutes 10-22-24 (Draft).pdf
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4. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax related records with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-195 - A Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES OR
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAXES RECORDS
Staff Report.docx
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachments:
5. Award Construction Contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the Amount of $ 2,182,817 for “Street Improvements and Walking Trail/Steps Rehabilitation,” Project No . 428-2590-XXXXX-71078
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following actions:
1) Award a construction contract to the apparent lowest bid from Gentry Brothers, Inc. for “Street Improvements and Walking Trail /Steps Rehabilitation,” Project No. 428- 2590-XXXXX-71078, to include all Base Bid A & B items, plus Additive Alternate Nos. 1-3, in the total amount of $2,182,817;
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 a significant effect on the environment;
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3) Find that the project referenced above was categorically excluded under HUD regulations in 24 CFR Part 58 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) per 24 CFR 58.35(a)(5) and subject to laws and authorities in 58.6; 4) Authorize increased contingency capacity of up to forty -two (42) percent to allow use of available grant funding; and
5) Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City.
Staff ReportAttachments:
6. Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Appropriating $ 130,000 of Los Angeles County Funding to “Library Facility Remodel”
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-131 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY ACCEPTING,
INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES, AND APPROPRIATING $ 130,000 OF
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES EXECUTIVE OFFICE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SOCIAL PROGRAM FUNDS TO “LIBRARY FACILITY REMODEL,” PROJECT NO . 428-2590-XXXXX-74118
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution
Attachments:
7. Acceptance of a 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Sub- Recipient Award
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-186 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25
OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,500 FOR POLICE RADIOS 2) Accept a 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Sub-Recipient Award from the Los Angeles County beginning September 1, 2023 through October 23, 2026; and
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3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Staff Report -Acceptance of a SHSGP 2023 Sub-Recipient Award (002) Attachment No.1- Reso 2024-186
Attachment No. 2 - SHSGP 2023 Agreementv2
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8. Award of Contract to UCLA for a General Government Services Contract in the Amount of $250,000 for Early Childhood Ecosystem Evaluation and Community Engagement It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award of contract to the UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families & Communities to complete the Pomona P -3 Ecosystems Transformation Accelerator project for an amount not to exceed $250,000 for a contract term of one year with a one-year extension option; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a one -year agreement with one-year renewal options with UCLA to provide services in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
UCLA Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - Project Overview
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9. Adoption of a Resolution Scheduling a Meeting For December 9, 2024, to Accept the Official Canvas of the 2024 General Municipal Election and Administer Oaths of Office to Incoming City Council Members
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-194 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SCHEDULING A MEETING FOR DECEMBER 9, 2024, TO ACCEPT THE OFFICIAL CANVAS OF THE 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION AND ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE TO INCOMING CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - Reso. No. 2024-194
Attachments:
10. Recommendation to Eliminate Cash Sales for Daily Parking at all Vehicle Parking District (VPD) Payment Kiosks
It is recommended that the City Council approve the elimination of cash payments for daily parking at the Vehicle Parking District (VPD) payment kiosks. 120224 CC Rpt Cash pymt VPDAttachments:
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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);
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts for previously approved projects /activities; and
3) Limit authorized contributions for outgoing City Councilmembers, when combined with all other District expenditures, to not exceed fifty percent of the budgeted FY 24-25 Account funding, in order to allow an appropriate pro -rated amount for the incoming Councilmember who fills that pending Council vacancy.
FOPB Staff Report
Attachment
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Adopt a Resolution to Remove a Landmark Designation from Two (2) Vacant Parcels Adjacent to 1300 Los Robles Place, Pomona Historic Landmark No. 22 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-196 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, REMOVING APNS 8360-025-007 AND 8360-025-008 FROM THE LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE CORA AND ELMER ARMOUR RESIDENCE (POMONA HISTORIC LANDMARK NO. 22) LOCATED AT 1300 LOS ROBLES PLACE
CC Staff Report - Historic Landmark Designation Removal Attachment No. 1 Resolution No. 2024-196
Attachment 2 - Original Designation City Council Staff Report Attachments:
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on December 9, 2024 in the City Council Chambers, 505 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, California. There will be no Closed Session. The Open Session will commence at 5:00 p.m.
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Rosalia A. Butler, MMC, City Clerk for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the December 2, 2024 meeting of the City Council was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City Council Chambers and the Chuck Bader Conference Room, and on the City’s website www.pomonaca.gov on November 26, 2024.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk