City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Minutes
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VISION STATEMENT
Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautift
ommunity that is a fun and exciting destination and the home c arts and artists, students and scholars, business and industry.
Monday, December 16, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Martin led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Nora Garcia
Councilmember Debra Martin
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Lorraine Canales
Absent: None
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STAFF PRESENT
Anita Scott, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Karla Shipman, Assistant City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Pomona Police Chief
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Lustro gave congratulations to Mayor Sandoval and Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole for winning re-election, and welcomed Councilmember Martin and Councilmember Canales to the City Council. Councilmember Lustro announced an e- waste collection event hosted by the County taking place in December. Councilmember Lustro wished everyone happy holidays.
Councilmember Canales gave condolences to Greg's family, and gave thanks to the HEART team for their work over the weekend in District 6. Lastly, Councilmember Canales requested an update on various neighborhood issues in District 6.
Councilmember Preciado extended congratulations to Mayor Sandoval, Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole, Councilmember Martin and Councilmember Canales. Councilmember Preciado expressed gratitude to everyone that came together to support the various events in the City during the holiday season. Councilmember Preciado gave congratulations to Urban Lopez Farm for acquiring their new skate ramp, and invited people to give them a visit. Lastly, Councilmember Preciado wished everyone a happy new year.
Vice Mayor Garcia reminded everyone that City Hall would be closed for two weeks and would re-open on Monday, January 6. Vice Mayor Garcia invited folks to the Grinchmas event at the Library. Vice Mayor Garcia expressed gratitude to the Community Services staff for the holiday events they put together and to the DPOA for hosting a successful parade. Vice Mayor Garcia advised she would not be physically present at the January 6 City Council meeting but would be phoning in.
Councilmember Martin gave thanks to the voters of District 1 for electing her as Councilmember. Councilmember Martin shared a few words about Greg Estel's life, and expressed condolences to everyone affected by his passing. Councilmember Martin gave congratulations to newly elected Schoolboard Member, Arturo Jimenez. Councilmember Martin commended the DPOA for hosting a successful Christmas Parade, and wished everyone a happy and safe holiday season.
Mayor Sandoval commended the DPOA and volunteers for hosting a successful Christmas Parade, and expressed gratitude to City Staff for the work they do. Mayor Sandoval expressed condolences to the Estel family.
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CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott announced Athens awarded Annual Recycling awards to the Fairplex and to Proline Max. City Manager Scott provided a brief summary on the incident that resulted in the death of Greg Estel and advised Pomona Police homicide detectives were investigating the case; anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department.
Mayor Sandoval requested an update on the Athens City-wide street sweeping plan.
City Manager Scott advised the newly revised plan would be brought forward to City Council in January for approval.
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:
Jerry Christian discussed concerns regarding gang activity, drugs at Sienna Residencies and requested the City to address those concerns.
Tremale Ratcliffe gave congratulations to those re-elected and newly elected officials on the City Council, gave thanks to all non-profit community groups, and expressed excitement for the upcoming year.
M. Joyce Bakersmith offered condolences to Greg Estel's family, gave congratulations to re-elected and newly elected City Councilmembers, requested that late speaker cards not be accepted and asked if public speakers could speak after staff presentations.
Arturo Jimenez expressed congratulations to newly elected City Councilmembers and discussed the life of Greg Estel. He also stressed the importance of ensuring safety in the City.
Alonso Gamez discussed concerns with prostitution on Holt, homelessness and expressed dissatisfaction with the medians and traffic at various intersections within the City.
Everia Condon discussed concerns with a ticket she had received for lack of vehicle registration.
Yesenia Miranda Meza expressed condolences to the family and friends of Greg Estel, and gave congratulations to newly elected and re-elected City Councilmembers. Lastly, she invited Councilmembers to meet with PUSH to visit rental units in Pomona that have substandard living conditions.
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Johanna Alfaro discussed parking issues in her neighborhood and requested the City give more than two parking permits per residence.
Teresa Chavez discussed parking issues in her neighborhood and requested the City give more than two parking permits per residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Scott requested to hold Consent Calendar Items No. 3, No. 8, No. 9, and No. 10 so that they would be simultaneously discussed with Discussion Calendar Item No. 14.
Due to bids coming in at lower than expected costs after the posting of the agenda, ARP funds became available for re-allocation towards Discussion Items No. 3, No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10. City Manager Scott outlined the staff recommended changes listed below:
• Item No. 3: The resolution would be modified to reduce the CIP fund reserves of $105,000 to $12,600; the difference of $92,400 would be funded with the re- allocated ARP funds.
• Item No. 8: The resolution would be modified to eliminate the CIP fund reserves of $25,000 and replaced with re-allocated ARP funds of the same amount. • Item No. 9: The resolution would be modified to eliminate the CIP fund reserves of $100,000 and replaced with re-allocated ARP funds of the same amount. • Item No. 10: The resolution would be modified to eliminate the CIP fund reserves of $183,000 and replaced with re-allocated ARP funds of the same amount.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Item No. 3 pulled by staff, Item No. 6 pulled by Vice Mayor Garcia, Item No. 8 pulled by staff, Item No. 9 pulled by staff, and Item No. 10 pulled by staff.
*After the Consent Calendar vote, items were heard in the following order: Consent Calendar Item No. 6, Discussion Calendar Item No. 12, Discussion Calendar Item No. 13 and Discussion Calendar Item No. 14 together with Consent Calendar Item No. 3, Consent Calendar Item No. 8, Consent calendar Item No. 9 and Consent Calendar Item No. 10.
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:
December 2, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
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MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2024.
2. Biennial Review and Adoption of the City's Amended Conflict of Interest Codes It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions amending the Conflict of Interest Codes for the City of Pomona, Pomona Housing Authority, and Pomona Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-204 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE APPLICABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND SPECIFIED AND DESIGNATED OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-205 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE APPLICABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
DESIGNATED CITY EMPLOYEES BY INCORPORATING CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS SECTION 18730 - THE STANDARDIZED CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-206 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE APPLICABLE TO THE SPECIFIED AND
DESIGNATED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-204, Resolution No. 2024-205, and Resolution No. 2024-206.
Amend the FY 2024-25 CIP Budget and Award of Contracts for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Selection
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-202 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $280,000 OF WATER FUND RESERVES, $120,000 OF SEWER FUND RESERVES, $105,000 OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND RESERVES, AND $290,616 OF ARP FUNDS ALLOCATED TO TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES TO "FINANCIAL SOFTWARE PROJECT," PROJECT 428-2590-XXXXX-71048 2) Award a Professional Services Agreements (PSA) to Workday, Cognizant Technology Solutions ('Cognizant"), and Can/Am Technologies ("CanAm") for ERP system selection and implementation. The agreements are in amounts not-to-exceed the following over a 10-year term:
a. Workday in the amount of $3,837,964;
b. Cognizant in the amount of $2,872,885;
c. Teller in the amount of $1,062,330;
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any extensions or amendments thereto on behalf of the City, and any memoranda of understanding with City Departments necessary to effectuate the same, subject to review by the City Attorney.
*Before the Consent Calendar vote, City Manager Scott had advised City Council that staff was recommending updating Resolution No. 2024-202 to reflect a reduction of the CIP fund reserves of $105,000 to $12,600; the difference of $92,400 would be funded with re- allocated ARP funds.
*See notes under Discussion Calendar Item No. 14 as Consent Calendar Item No. 3 was discussed simultaneously with Discussion Calendar Item No. 14.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-202 with staff recommended changes; and award a Professional Services Agreements (PSA) to Workday, Cognizant Technology Solutions ("Cognizant"), and Can/Am Technologies (CanAm") for ERP system selection and implementation. The agreements are in amounts not-to-exceed the following over a 10-year term: a. Workday in the amount of $3,837,964; b.
Cognizant in the amount of $2,872,885; c. Teller in the amount of $1,062,330; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any extensions or amendments thereto on behalf of the City, and any memoranda of understanding with City Departments necessary to effectuate the same, subject to review by the City Attorney.
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4. A Resolution Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25-26) for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, Approving the Administrative Budget for the Same Period, and Authorizing the Transmittal of the ROPS and Administrative Budget to the Oversight Board for Approval It is recommended that the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency adopt the following resolution:
SA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
SITTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 25-26) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET FOR THE SAME PERIOD, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF
THE ROPS AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET TO THE OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR
APPROVAL
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt SA Resolution No. 2024-01.
5. Receive and file the City of Pomona Annual and Five-Year Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the City of Pomona Annual and Five-Year Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to receive and file the City of Pomona Annual and Five-Year Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.
6. Resolution to Amend the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating a New Project, "Traffic Signal Improvements - Towne Avenue (Mission Boulevard to Philadelphia Street"
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-193 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW PROJECT, "TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS - TOWNE AVENUE (MISSION
PHILADELPHIA STREET)," PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-68596, AND APPROPRIATING $42,500 OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL
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*This item was pulled by Vice Mayor Garcia.
Vice Mayor Garcia asked questions about the areas covered by the project, and asked if it would be possible to extend the improvements down to County Rd.
City Engineer Arnold Dichosa advised that if funds allowed, then the project improvement area could be extended.
Vice Mayor Garcia requested support from City Council to improve Towne Ave. from Mission Blvd. to County Rd. if funds allowed for that expansion. project area on Towne Ave from Mission Blvd to County Rd.
7. Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Appropriating $150,000 of Art in Public Places Funding to "Holt Avenue Corridor Improvements"
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-197 - 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 $150,000 OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUNDING TO "HOLT AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68575
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2024-197.
8. A Resolution to Amend the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for "Park Restroom Construction and Replacement," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71079 and Award a Construction Contract
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-200 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $1,349,671 OF AVAILABLE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) FUNDS AND $25,000 OF
AVAILABLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND RESERVES TO
"PARK RESTROOM CONSTRUCTION AND REPLACEMENT," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71079
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2) Award a construction contract to the apparent low bid from ARC Construction, Inc. in the amount of $3,276,373 for the "Park Restroom Construction and Replacement," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71079;
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; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City, and any memoranda of understanding with City departments necessary to effectuate the same. *Before the Consent Calendar vote, City Manager Scott advised City Council that staff was recommending updating Resolution No. 2024-200 to reflect a reduction of the CIP fund reserves of $25,000 and replace it with re-allocated ARP funds of the same amount. *See notes under Discussion Calendar Item No. 14 as Consent Calendar Item No. 8 was discussed simultaneously with Discussion Calendar Item No. 14.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-200 with staff recommended changes; and award a construction contract to the apparent low bid from ARC Construction, Inc. in the amount of $3,276,373 for the "Park Restroom Construction and Replacement," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71079; 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 authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City, and any memoranda of understanding with City departments necessary to effectuate the same.
9. A Resolution to Amend the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for "Martin Luther King Jr. Park - Skate Park Expansion/Lights," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71092 and Award a Construction Contract
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-199 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $100,000 OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND RESERVES TO "MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK - SKATE PARK EXPANSION/LIGHTS," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71092
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2) Award a construction contract to the apparent lowest bid trom C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc. for "Martin Luther King Jr. Park - Skate Park Expansion/Lights," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71092, to include all Base Bid A Items, plus Additive Alternate Items No. 2 & 3 in the total amount of $370,974; 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; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City, and any memoranda of understanding with City Departments necessary to effectuate the same. *Before the Consent Calendar vote, City Manager Scott advised City Council that staff was recommending updating Resolution No. 2024-199 to reflect an elimination of $100,000 in CIP fund reserves and replaced with re-allocated ARP funds of the same amount. *See notes under Discussion Calendar Item No. 14 as Consent Calendar Item No. 9 was discussed simultaneously with Discussion Calendar Item No. 14.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-199 with staff recommended changes; and award a construction contract to the apparent lowest bid from C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc. for "Martin Luther King Jr. Park - Skate Park Expansion/Lights," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71092, to include all Base Bid A Items, plus Additive Alternate Items No. 2 & 3 in the total amount of $370,974; 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 authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City, and any memoranda of understanding with City Departments necessary to effectuate the same.
10. A Resolution to Amend the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for "Meadow View Demonstration Garden," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71200 and Award a Construction Contract
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-201 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $183,000
OF AVAILABLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND RESERVES TO "MEADOW VIEW DEMONSTRATION GARDEN," PROJECT NO. 428-2590- XXXXX-71200
2) Accept the Bid Withdrawal Request from the Low Apparent Bidder, Kormex Construction, Inc. and award a contract to the next Apparent Low Bidder, Superb Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $531,097 for the "Meadow View Demonstration Garden," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71200; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and related documents (amendments, etc.), and any memoranda of understanding with City Departments necessary to effectuate the same.
*Before the Consent Calendar vote, City Manager Scott advised City Council that staff was recommending updating Resolution No. 2024-201 to reflect an elimination of $183,000 in CIP fund reserves and replaced with re-allocated ARP funds in the same amount. *See notes under Discussion Calendar Item No. 14 as Consent Calendar Item No. 10 was discussed simultaneously with Discussion Calendar Item No. 14.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-201 with staff recommended changes; and accept the Bid Withdrawal Request from the Low Apparent Bidder, Kormex Construction, Inc. and award a contract to the next Apparent Low Bidder, Superb Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $531,097 for the "Meadow View Demonstration Garden," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71200; and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and related documents (amendments, etc.), and any memoranda of understanding with City Departments necessary to effectuate the same.
11. Amend Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget by Appropriating $300,000 of Grant Funds from California Natural Resources Agency for Let's MOVE Pomona Project It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-198 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $300,000 OF
CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY GRANT FUNDS TO THE
LET'S MOVE POMONA PROJECT
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and any future amendments related with this action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CAignED, to t ade a documen to and any fu and authorize the rely a with thor action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
12. 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 Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center, Inc. (J.E.T.M.A.C) in support of the 24'h Year Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast & Tribute: Requested Amount: $1,500 2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit for item A.
Adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 4353 Amending Section 830.A (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of Pomona Zoning and Development Code Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations In Compliance With State Law
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action introduce, waive further reading, and adopt the following:
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URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 4353 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 510 OF THE CITY CHARTER, AMENDING SECTION 830.A (ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS) OF THE CITY OF POMONA ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
CODE PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE
LAW AND DETERMINING THE URGENCY ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Councilmember Preciado and Councilmember Lustro asked brief questions about the item.
Supervising Planner Vinny Tam answered their questions.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0 to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 4353.
14. A Resolution to Update the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and Approval of Memorandums of Understanding to Obligate ARP Funded Programs It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-203 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN (ARP) SPENDING PLAN
2) Approve a one-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Pomona Police Department to obligate ARP funding for the Homeless Engagement and Resources Team (HEART) in the amount of $2,488,395;
3) Approve a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Rent Stabilization Department within the Neighborhood Services Department to obligate funding for full-time positions to work in the areas of rental registry support, inspection, and general program implementation and administration in the amount of $2,403,386; 4) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any extensions, subsequent changes, or amendments thereto on behalf of the City, subiect to review and approval as to for by the City Attorney Finance Director Andrew Mowbray gave the staff presentation.
Public Speaker Tremale Ratcliffe spoke in support of funding going towards park renovations and upgrades.
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Public Speaker Lina Mira expressed support for the Pomona Jobs Project and requested funding be restored with non-ARP funds.
Public Speaker John Nolte expressed support for full funding of the Pomona Jobs Project.
Public Speaker Heidi Carranza spoke in support of the Pomona Jobs Project.
Public Speaker Megan Anderson described the collaboration between God's Pantry and the Pomona Jobs Project, and expressed support for full funding of the Pomona Jobs Program.
Public Speaker Angela Sanbrano discussed the work done by the Pomona Jobs Project and expressed support for full funding of PJP.
Public Speaker Elinor Crescenzi discussed concerns with the funding allocated to the Pomona Police HEART unit.
Public Speaker Ralph Acosta discussed the need for creative solutions instead of policing to address homelessness.
Public Speaker Ellie O'Bosky discussed concerns with the funding allocated to the Pomona Police HEART unit.
Public Speaker Gabriele Lara submitted a non-speaker card to indicate support for the Pomona Jobs Program.
Public Speaker Adolfo Quintana submitted a non-speaker card to indicate support for the Pomona Jobs Program.
Vice Mayor Garcia and Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole asked questions about the updated staff recommended allocation of funds as previously listed by City Manager Scott and presented by Finance Director Mowbray.
Finance Director Mowbray answered their questions.
Councilmember Canales and Councilmember Martin asked questions about details regarding the various projects receiving ARP funds, and gave comments regarding Ted Green Park needing bathroom upgrades.
Finance Director Mowbray and BBK Lawyer Andrew Monette answered their questions.
Councilmember Lustro expressed support for the updated staff recommended fund allocations, and gave comments to clarify the City was not committing to establishing a rental registry at this time.
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Councilmember Preciado asked questions about the funding for the Housing Stabilization Division.
Mayor Sandoval expanded on Councilmember Lustro's comments regarding the funds for the Housing Stabilization Division to clarify that funds allocated to it are not committing the City to create a rental registry program.
City Manager Scott added that CIP projects would need to already have a contract, have a memorandum of understanding and be set for completion by 2026 in order to qualify for ARP funds. Based on those parameters, staff gave the recommended allocations.
Mayor Sandoval gave an overview of the various items funded by ARP funds, and requested further details about the positions created by the Pomona Jobs Program.
City Manager Scott listed out those positions.
Councilmembers gave further comments about the Pomona Jobs Program.
Councilmember Martin made a motion to move $400,000 ARP funds from Consent Calendar Item No. 3 and allocate it instead to the Pomona Jobs Program, however no second was made, therefore the motion failed.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-203 with staff recommendations as stated by City Manager Scott; and approve a one-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Pomona Police Department to obligate ARP funding for the Homeless Engagement And Resources Team (HEART) in the amount of $2,488,395; and approve a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Rent Stabilization Department within the Neighborhood Services Department to obligate funding for full-time positions to work in the areas of rental registry support, inspection, and general program implementation and administration in the amount of $2,403,386; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any extensions, subsequent changes, or amendments thereto on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m. on December 16, 2024.
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