CITY OF POMONA
Community Life Commission
DRAFT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
For October 22, 2024
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.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Community Life Commission was called to order by Chair Ellis-Royston at 6:15 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT via Zoom:
NOT PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Ellis-Royston, District 6
Commissioner Deanna Gonzalez, District 2
Commissioner Theresa Minero, District 3
Commissioner Debra Mendez, District 4
Commissioner Donna Houston, Mayor Appointed
Vice-Chair Ava Phillips, District 5
District 1 - Vacant Seat
Maria Siacunco, Housing Services Manager
Jobanna Castro, Housing Programs Supervisor
Jacqueline Contreras, Housing Analyst
Vivian Bravo, Housing Analyst
Isabel Abundis,
Tracy Byl, Commission Secretary
Commissioner Minero led Pledge of Allegiance.
Next CLC Meeting
Agenda Date:
1-28-25
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
COMMUNITY LIFE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES (DRAFT)
OCTOBER 22. 2024
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Strengthen police/community relations; Pomona PD Procedural Justice Training, giving a voice, respect to potential participants
Grant funds awarded to OVP was $5.1 mil for over a 3 1/2 year period; OVP will be receiving an additional $8 mil for a Diversion Program, also over a 3 1/2 year period.
Movement and the push is to make this program institutionalized in the city charter.
Stephanie Zepeda, Founder of Project Resilience, helps women who are being exploited in sex trafficking
Project Resilience receives grant funds but not enough to cover all expenses.
Hours of Operation
Monday- Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (Accepts clothing donations) Services provided are case management, street outreach, substance abuse classes, client advocacy, and community awareness.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
NONE.
DISCUSSION
Staff Report(s) - Recommendation to City Council to Remove Commissioner Ava Phillips and Commissioner Deanna Gonzalez from the Community Life Commission due to excessive absences.
Motion carried to recommend the removal of Vice Chair Phillips from the CLC.
Motion carried 1
No 1
Abstain 3
Motion carried 1
Abstain 2
Recused 1
Motion carried to recommend the removal of Commissioner Deanna Gonzalez.