CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1)) Citizens for Amending Prop L, et al. v. City of Pomona, et al.
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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 but noted Vice Mayor Garcia joined the session via teleconference.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Sandoval and the Pomona High School Colorguard led the pledge of allegiance. 505 S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91766City of Pomona
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Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Nora Garcia
Councilmember Debra Martin
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Lorraine Canales
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. 7:00 PMMonday, January 6, 2025 Council Chambers
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ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Nora Garcia – via teleconference from 3940 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada.
Councilmember Debra Martin
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Lorraine Canales
Absent: None
City Clerk Rosalia Butler confirmed with Vice Mayor Nora Garcia that the Vice Mayor could hear the proceedings clearly, had a copy of the agenda, had posted a copy of the agenda at the Vice Mayor’s location, and that the location was accessible to the public. City Clerk Butler then asked if any member of the public was with the Vice Mayor wishing to participate in the meeting. Vice Mayor Garcia confirmed there was no member of the public with her wishing to participate in the meeting.
City Clerk Butler also asked the in-person Mayor and Councilmembers if they had any trouble hearing Vice Mayor Garcia, and hearing no comment from them, City Clerk Butler confirmed the Mayor and all Councilmembers could hear Vice Mayor Garcia clearly.
STAFF PRESENT
Anita Scott, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Diana Robles, Deputy City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Pomona Police Chief
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Sandoval led a birthday song for the City of Pomona.
Councilmember Preciado attended Kwanza Joy at the Fairplex, expressed gratitude for the DPOA’s Christmas Parade, and gave remembrances to all the people the community had lost in the past year.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole wished ev eryone a Happy New Year, discussed her sister’s passing and the impacts it has had on her life. Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole expressed condolences to the family of Greg Estel. Lastly, Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole spoke about the importance of telling people they are loved.
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Councilmember Canales wished everyone a Happy New Year, expressed excitement to work with residents, and announced an upcoming World Peace Now meeting.
Councilmember Martin expressed gratitude to everyone in attendance.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott advised there was nothing to report.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
At the direction of the City Council Emergency Sub Committee, beginning with the July 18, 2022 Council meeting, emailed co mments 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:
Kamille Hemsworth, on behalf of Assembly member Rodriguez, welcomed the newly elected and re-elected City Councilmembers, and advised the offices of Assemblymember Rodriguez in Chino and Sacramento were available to them.
Edward Martinez discussed concerns with the conditions of the bathrooms and concerns with safety at Ted Greene Park.
Sonia Ballardo expressed disapp ointment with the slow respon se from the City to update the bathrooms at Ted Greene Park, and stress ed the importance of the City providing services to the youth.
Fernando Iniguez discussed his experience as a kid in the Ted Greene Little Leauge, and expressed disappointment that the park restrooms had not yet been updated.
Melissa Gonzalez expressed disappointment wit h the City’s decision to re-allocate some funds away from the Ted Greene Park bathr oom improvement project, and requested the City prioritize this project during the next budgeting cycle.
Dr. Roberta Perlman, PUSD Boardmember, advised she was the board’s representative to the City Council and proceeded to highlight s ome of the PUSD accomplishments made during the month of December.
John Clifford discussed the early history of t he City of Pomona, highlighting the dates that led to the City incorporating on January 6, 1888.
Liz Aguilar expressed concern with the lack of priority for the upgrading of the Ted Greene bathroom parks.
Caramel Valenzuela discussed her capstone senior project: Youth Civic Engagement.
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Josh McAlister discussed concerns with the la ck of funding for the bathroom improvement project at Ted Greene Park.
Armando Quintero Sr. discussed concerns with the lack of maintenance of the bathrooms at Ted Greene Park, and slow response from staff at the parks.
Armando Quintero Jr. introduced himself and sh ared his concerns with the conditions of the bathrooms at Ted Greene Park.
Yesenia Miranda Meza wished Pomona a happy birthday, and wished a belated happy birthday to Vice Mayor Garcia. She also discu ssed concerns with the funding provided to the Pomona Police HEART unit.
M. Joyce Bakersmith expressed concerns with the lack of improvements at existing parks and requested public speakers for agendized it ems be allowed to speak after staff presentations.
Rosaura Jimenez Mireles asked if the City had addressed or investigated illegal towing practices near the Cardenas Market, and di scussed various incidents of unnecessary towings.
Sonia Acosta and Marco Acosta submitted Non-Speaking Cards to express support for the City to prioritize updating the bathrooms at Ted Greene Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Item No. 2 pulled by public speakers, Item No. 4 pulled by Councilmember Canales, Item No. 5 and Item No. 6 pulled by public speakers, It em No. 8 and Item No. 9 pulled by Councilmember Canales.
1. Approval of City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council a pprove the following City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes:
December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve City Council/Hou sing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2024.
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2. Reaffirmation of a Resolution Denouncing Tactics Used to Intimidate Residents Who are Immigrants, People of Color, Mu slims, LGBTQ People and People with Disabilities; and Reaffirming the City’s Commitment to Diversity and to Safeguarding the Civil Rights, Safety and Dignity of All Our Residents It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02 - A RESOLUT ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, DENOUNCING TACTICS USED TO
INTIMIDATE POMONA RESIDENTS WHO ARE IMMIGRANTS, PEOPLE OF
COLOR, MUSLIMS, LGBTQ PEOPLE, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND TO
SAFEGUARDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS, SAFETY AND DIGNITY OF ALL OUR
RESIDENTS
*This item was pulled by Public Speakers.
Public Speaker M. Joyce Bakersmith asked abou t the inclusion of groups not listed in the resolution and asked why this resolution was be ing adopted if laws against discrimination already existed.
City Manager Scott advised a resolution had been passed in 2016, and City Council had requested a re-affirmation of that resolution, therefore this resolution was before the City Council now.
Councilmember Martin shared two variations of the resolution language as alternatives to the current resolution language.
Councilmember Canales expressed support for the resolution language to be inclusive of all residents.
Mayor Sandoval advised it would be possible to continue the item so that all Councilmembers had a chance to revi ew the recommended language from Councilmember Martin.
City Manager Scott also suggested it would be possible to continue the item.
NO MOTION WAS MADE, THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO A FUTURE MEETING.
3. Adoption of Resolutions Amending the Auth orized Staffing Levels and Citywide Salary Schedule within the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Related to Classification Changes
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04 - A RESOLUT ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-05 - A RESOLUT ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF POMONA’S SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 TO MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5 AND 571 TO REFLECT THE SALARY ADJUSTMENT TO THE
PAYROLL SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-06 - A RESOLUT ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX B OF THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF POMONA AND
THE POMONA MID-MANAGEMENT/ CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (PMMCEA) TO ADJUST THE SALARY SCALE OF THE PAYROLL
SUPERVISOR
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-04, Resolution No. 2025-05, and Resolution No. 2025-06.
4. Amend the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvemen t Program (CIP) Budget and the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget and Award of Contract for Citywide Bus Stop Maintenance and Transit Stations Power and Pressure Washing Services It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING
$208,839 OF PROPOSITION A FUND S FROM “HOLT AVENUE (WEST) RECONSTRUCTION,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71047 AND
AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING THIS $208,839 OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS FOR BUS SHELTER
MAINTENANCE
2) Award a maintenance contract to Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc., for a three-year term with two optional additional one-year renewal options for Citywide Bus Stop Maintenance and Transit Stations Power and Pressure Washing Services, effective February 1, 2025 through January, 31 2028, at an amount of $861,579 annually and $2,584,737 for three-years; and
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3) Authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute the agreement with Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc., and any extens ions or amendments thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney.
*This item was pulled by Councilmember Canales.
Councilmember Canales asked the City to ensure the bus stops were not only clean, but also safe.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole also asked questions about keeping bus stops open for only commuting riders.
City Manager Scott advised that was not withi n the purview of the item but invited Councilmembers to meet with her to discuss it.
Councilmember Martin asked various q uestions about the item, and expressed disappointment that this item took away funding from the Holt Blvd revitalization project.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SEC OND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 4-3 (COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN , COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, AND COUNCILMEMBER CANALES OPPOSED), to adopt Resolution No. 2025-01; and award a maintenance contract to Urban Graf fiti Enterprises, Inc., for a three-year term with two optional additional one-year renewal options for Citywide Bus Stop Maintenance and Transit Stations Power and Pressure Washing Services, effective February 1, 2025 through January, 31 2028, at an amount of $861,579 annually and $2,584,737 for three-years; and Authorize th e City Manager or designee, to execute the agreement with Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc., and any extensions or amendments thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney.
5. Award of Professional Consultants Servic es Agreement for the “Street Rehabilitation - Districts 2 and 3,” City Project No. 428 -2590-XXXXX-67935, Federal Project No.
STPL-5070(044)
It is recommended that the City Council aw ard a Professional Consultant Services Agreement for “Street Rehabilitation - District 2 and 3,” City Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67935, Federal Project No. STPL-5070(044) to RKA Consulting Group for Design and Construction Management
Services in the amount of
$200,000.
*This item was pulled by Public Speakers.
Public Speaker M. Joyce Bakersmith express ed concern with the City using a consultant for this project.
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Councilmember Canales expressed a desire to have community me mbers be included in the decision making process for this project.
City Manager Scott advised there would be some design elements involved for this project and advised those designs, when made, would be shared with the public for feedback.
Councilmember Preciado expr essed support for acceptin g community input and asked about the recommendation to use a consultant for this project.
City Manager Scott advised staff was recomme nding the use of the consultant because there are not enough staff nor resources to do the work in-house.
Vice Mayor Garcia gave comments expressing the importance of this project in creating safer streets in the City and commented that th e project entailed receiving approval from both Cal Trans and the Federal Government.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SE COND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement for “Street Rehabilitation - District 2 an d 3,” City Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67935, Federal Project No. STPL-5070(044) to RK A Consulting Group for Design and Construction Management Services in the amount of $200,000.
6. Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Operating Budget to Transfer from General Reserves to the Pomona Fund for Children and Youth It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09 - A RESOLUT ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $1,645,780 FROM GENERAL FUND
RESERVES AND TRANSFERRING THE SAME AMOUNT TO THE POMONA
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
*This item was pulled by Public Speakers.
Public Speaker M. Joyce Bakersmith asked quest ions about some of the terms used in the staff report.
Finance Director Andrew Mowbray answered the Public Speaker’s questions.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUST RO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-09.
7. Award Construction Contract to Dash Co nstruction Company, Inc. in the Amount of $874,037 for “Police Parking Lot Renovations,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71083 City Council / Housing Authority / Meeting Minutes January 6, 2025 Successor Agency to the
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a construction contract to the ap parent lowest responsive bid from Dash Construction Company, Inc. for “Police Parking Lot Renovations,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71083, to include all Base Bid items, plus Additive Alternate Items No. 1 and 2 in the total amount of $874,037;
2) Find that the project referenced above is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuan t to Section 15301(c) and that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; 3) Authorize increased contingency capacity of up to fifty-three (53) percent to allow use of available funding; and
4) Authorize City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to award a construction cont ract to the apparent lowest responsive bid from Dash Construction Company, In c. for “Police Parking Lot Renovations,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71083, to include al l Base Bid items, plus Additive Alternate Items No. 1 and 2 in the total amou nt of $874,037; and find that the project referenced above is categorically exempt fr om the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) and that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and authorize increased contingency capacity of up to fifty-three (53) percent to allow use of available funding; and authorize City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City.
8. Provide the 2023 California Power Source Disclosure Attestation for Pomona Choice Energy
It is recommended that the City Council provide the attestation specified under California’s Power Source Disclosure Program for Pomona Choice Energy. *This item was pulled by Councilmember Canales.
Councilmember Canales asked to learn more about the Pomona Choice Energy program.
Councilmember Martin asked questions about the item.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole asked questions about the design of the label.
City Manager Scott commented on the requirements of the PUC label thus resulting in the recommended design.
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Water Resources Director Chris Diggs added t hat staff could provide additional information about the label on the City’s website.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 6-1 (COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE OPPOSED ), to provide the attestation specified under California’s Power Source Disclosure Program for Pomona Choice Energy.
9. Approve Expansion of the Pomona Choi ce Energy Power Choice Solar and Battery Program and Amend the Agreement
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
1) Approve expansion of the Pomona Choice Energy Power Choice Solar and Battery Program;
2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Power Choice Management Agreement; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all contracts and make any nonsubstantive changes to the expansion of Pomona Choice Program, through a partnership with Participate Energy, LLC in a form approved by CalChoice attorneys.
*This item was pulled by Councilmember Canales.
Councilmember Canales asked questions about the item.
Councilmember Martin asked questions about the item.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole asked questions about the item.
City Manager Scott answered the councilmembers’ questions.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 5-2 (COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN AND COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE OPPOSED), to approve expansion of the Pomona Choice Energy Power Choice Solar and Battery Program; and approve Amendment No. 1 to the Power Choice Management Agreement; and, authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all contracts and make any nons ubstantive changes to the expansion of Pomona Choice Program, through a partners hip with Participate Energy, LLC in a form approved by CalChoice attorneys.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
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 rece ive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended item(s); and
A) Amount to be determined to African Amer ican Advisory Committee in support of Kwanzaa Joy Celebration: Requested Amount: $1,500
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
Chara Swodeck submitted a Non-Speaking Card to indicated gratitude for the community’s and the City’s support celebrating African American heritage and culture.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit for item A.
11. Receive a Report and Provide Direction on the City’s Mills Act Program It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Receive and File a report on the City’s Mills Act Program; and 2) Provide direction to staff regarding the Mills Act Program.
Planning Manager Geoffrey Starns gave the staff presentation.
Councilmember Lustro expressed support to li mit the number of applications accepted each year and expressed support for the restorat ion work to have an emphasis on exterior work.
Councilmember Martin agreed with Councilmember Lustro’s comments.
Councilmember Preciado asked brief questi ons and expressed support for the recommended changes.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0 to receive and File a report on the City’s Mills Act Program.
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12. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Except ion to the 180-Day Wait Period for Retired Annuitant Employment Pursuant to California Government Code It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03 - A RESOLUT ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, FOR EXCEPTION TO THE 180-DAY WAIT
PERIOD FOR RETIRED ANNUITANT EMPLOYMENT
Human Resources Director René Anderson gave a brief overview of the item.
Public Speaker M. Joyce Bakersmith asked questions about the item.
HR Director Anderson answered the Public Speaker’s questions.
Councilmember Preciado asked questions.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO , SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-03.
13. City Council Appointments/Reappointments to Local and Regional Boards/Commissions/Agencies
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Review the City Council Appo intments to Local and Regional Boards/Commissions/Agencies roster and make new appointments or reappointments as needed; and
2) Direct staff to post an updated Form 806 on the City’s website following the appointments.
City Clerk Butler gave a brief introduction of the item and proceeded to review and update the appointments to the local and regional bo ards/commissions/agencies as directed by City Council.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECO ND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to make new appointments or reappointments and to direct staff to post an updated Form 806 on the City’s website following the appointments.
14. Verification of Sufficiency of Petition Sign atures for Initiative Measure Proposing to Repeal the City’s Utility Users Tax (UUT) on Water Service It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Receive, file, and accept the Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition; and 2) Based upon the sufficiency of the petition, take one of the actions identified below:
a. Adopt the initiative measure, without alte ration, at this meeting, or within 10 days after; or
b. Submit the initiative measure to the voters at the “next regular municipal election” occurring at least 88 days later; or
c. Submit the initiative measure to the voters at a special municipal election occurring on a Tuesday that is not on, before or after a State holiday, that is between 88 and 103 days after the City Council calls the election; or d. Direct Staff to prepare an impartial and informational report analyzing the impact of the initiative measure on the Ci ty’s finances, ability to provide public services, land use and development regulations, and the like.
City Clerk Butler gave a brief overview of the item.
Mayor Sandoval asked City Council to support the option to direct staff to prepare an impartial and information report analyzing the impa ct of the initiative measure on the City’s finances, ability to provide public services, land use and development regulations, and the like.
Councilmember Lustro asked questions about the timeline for this item.
Councilmember Canales asked questions about the item.
Mayor Sandoval gave clarifying comments abou t the options before the City Council for this item.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SEC OND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 7-0, to receive, file, and accept the Ce rtificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition; and direct Staff to prepare an im partial and informational report analyzing the impact of the initiative measure on the City’s finances, ability to provide public services, land use and development regulations, and the like.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinanc e No. 4354 Amending City of Pomona Zoning and Development Code Section 830.A (A ccessory Dwelling Units) Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior A ccessory Dwelling Unit Regulations in Compliance with State Law
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It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4354 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CITY OF POMONA ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 830. A (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS)
PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW AND
DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Supervising Planner Vinny Tam gave the staff presentation.
Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing, and with no public speakers, Mayor Sandoval closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Preciado asked questions about the item.
Councilmember Martin express ed extreme dissatisfaction with the State’s impositions because they will worsen parking situations and stated the only solution would be for residents to speak on the issue in Sacramento.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole asked questions about vehicle parking districts.
Mayor Sandoval gave closing comments.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SE COND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to introduce, waive and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4354.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m. on January 6, 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