CLOSED SESSION
A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Manager
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
Councilmember Canales led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Nora Garcia
Councilmember Debra Martin
Councilmember Victor Preciado
505 S. Garey Ave
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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
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Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Lorraine Canales
Absent: None
STAFF PRESENT
Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia A. Butler, City Clerk
Karla Shipman, Assistant City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Pomona Police Chief
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Preciado reminded everyone of the upcoming District 2 Area Commander meeting.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott requested to continue Consent Calendar Item No. 17 to a future meeting to allow the addition of another attachment.
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:
Ontson Placide, new executive of Tri-City Ment al Health Authority, discussed the various services of Tri-City Mental Health Authority available to the community.
Jimmy Juneja discussed a residential pr oject he has planned and the challenges surrounding the project due to lack of communication from staff.
Jaime Gutierrez requested the City affirm being a sanctuary City, expressed support for housing rights of tenants.
Adan Lara discussed concerns with the soccer fields at Washington Park.
Mayela Yibale discussed concerns with the soccer field at Washington Park.
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Bryan Margarita discussed how the champions soccer league in Pomona has had a positive impact on his life, and requested improvements be made at Washington Park.
Escarlet Monroy expressed concerns with the soccer fields at Washington Park.
Isaiah Venegas discussed various safety conc erns with the soccer fields at Washington Park.
Rosaura Jimenez-Mireles r equested an update on whether the City has looked into the illegal towing activity in Pomona and st ated she supported the various community coalitions present at the meeting.
Claudia Bautista expressed support for st rengthening protections of immigrant communities in Pomona.
Francisco Ballardo gave an update on the activities of Ted Greene Little League.
Luis Tovar discussed the importance of supporti ng youth in the community through sports and park activation.
Martha discussed concerns with the federal government’s increased raids on immigration populations and requested the City to incr ease protections for undocumented immigrants in the City.
Destiny Rivera-Gomez requested the City C ouncil to support the ICE out of Pomona Coalition by increasing protections for undocumented immigrants in the City.
Linette Villalpardo requested the City creat e tangible ways to protect undocumented immigrants in the City.
Vanessa expressed support for increased protections of undocum ented immigrants, and for increased tenant protections.
Iris Villalpardo requested the City increase protections of undocumented immigrants.
José Ramos expressed support for the City to increase efforts to protect vulnerable immigrant communities.
Angela Sabrano, representing the Latino/Latina Roundtable, expressed support for the City to increase efforts to defend undocumented immigrants in the community.
Linette Luna expressed support for in creased City efforts to defend undocumented immigrant in the community.
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Miranda Sheffield requested the City support the sign-on letter from the ICE Out of Pomona Coalition.
Anthony Parrish from Total Restoration Ministries requested the City to continue supporting their community efforts.
The following people submitted non-speaking ca rds in support of the Champions Soccer League:
Vianka Reclus
Damian Reclus
Brandon Herrera
Matthew Cach
Emilio Cach
Juan Dura
Luis Lara
The following people submitted non-speaking ca rds to support the ICE Out of Pomona Coalition and their request for the City to defend undocumented immigrant community members:
Gwendolyn Rhinehart Kai Chen Madeline Huq Wilbur Moffitt Amnthasai Gussenhoven Riley Thibodeau Anisa Lopez-Ruiz Willa Ross Eder Blanco Humerto Blanco Anna Parrott Gabriela Martha Urmtia Eduardo Tostado Mario Suarez Kevin Olarte Emely Andreo Cecilia Cusimano Munio Shane Alday Finn McBride Julianna Piña Sandra Martinez-Moore Irene Vilerea Casea Martin Cassandra Hernandez Maria Elena Garcia Ricardo Herrera Cindy Rivas Julie Wheeler Romualdo S. Kayo Nguyen Brianna Argulo Diana Bemudez Roberto Herrera Yasmin Cardone
Mayor Sandoval shared a few words about the City’s past affirmation of SB54, and the City’s willingness to collaborate with community groups.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Con sent Calendar except for Item No. 17 which was continued to a future meeting.
1. Approval of City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council appr ove the following City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes:
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February 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve City Council/H ousing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2025 and February 3, 2025.
2. Establishing the Order of Appointment of the Vice-Mayor and Selecting and Designating District 5 Councilmember, Steve Lustro, as Vice-Mayor
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ORDER OF
APPOINTMENT OF VICE-MAYOR AND SELECTING AND DESIGNATING DISTRICT 5 COUNCILMEMBER, STEVE LUSTRO, AS VICE-MAYOR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-35.
3. Approve a Five-Year Sole Source Agreement with NJBSoft, LLC for the SAMS Water Software
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve a five-year sole source pr ofessional services agreement with NJBSoft, LLC (NJBSoft) for the SAMS Water (SAMS) software in the total amount of $266,902; and,
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a five-year agreement with NJBSoft on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve a five-year sole source professional services agreement with NJBSoft, LLC (NJBSoft) for the SAMS Water (SAMS) software in the total amount of $266,902; and, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a five-year agreement with NJBSoft on be half of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets by Appropriating $5,950 from General Fund Sa lary Savings to “Skate Park at Kennedy Park,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71102
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $5,95 0 OF GENERAL FUND PARKS AND
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SALARY SA VINGS AND AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING THIS $5,950 FROM SALARY SAVINGS TO “SKATE PARK AT KENNEDY PARK,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71102
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-18.
5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Two Continuum of Care Grant Awards from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Amend the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget, and Award a Professional Services Agreement to Volunteers of America of Los Angeles (VOALA)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-20 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF TWO CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
TOTALING $3,364,026, AMEND THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $822,481
2) Authorize the City Manager to ex ecute all agreements, amendments and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025- 20; and authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements, amendments and any other documentati on requested for acceptance of the award, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City of Pomona Housing Authority (PHA) to Accept a Grant Award and Receive Funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Totaling $500,872 to Assist Homeless Veterans
It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the Governing Board of the City of Pomona Housing adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BOARD OF
THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
PROGRAM GRANT AWARD, TO RECEIVE FUNDING TOTALING $500,872, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $162,957
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-30.
7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Measure H Homeless Initiative Funds to Administer the Homeless Incent ive Program (HIP) and Amendment of the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-22 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $90,627 IN MEASURE H HOMELESS INITIATIVE FUNDS TO LOCALLY
ADMINISTER THE HOMELESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM (HIP) AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $3,633
2) Authorize the City Manager to ex ecute all agreements, amendments and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025- 22; and Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements, amendments and any other documentati on requested for acceptance of the award, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
8. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment for Business License Taxes, Cannabis Business Taxes, Utility Users’ Maximum Annual Taxes, and Income Levels for Qualifying for Residential Utility Users’ Tax Exemption Eligibility
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION 2025-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE
INDEX (CPI) ADJUSTMENT FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES, CANNABIS BUSINESS TAXES, UTILITY USERS’ MAXIMUM ANNUAL TAXES, AND INCOME LEVELS FOR RESIDENTIAL UTILITY USERS’ TAX EXEMPTION ELIGIBILITY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-24.
9. Accept a Donation from Friends of Pomona Police K9 Foundation for a Police Canine (K9) in an In-Kind Amount of $11,319.75
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, A CCEPTING A DONATION OF ONE (1) POLICE CANINE (K9) IN AN IN-KIND AMOUNT OF $11,319.75 FROM FRIENDS OF POMONA POLICE K-9 FOUNDATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-26.
10. Resolution to Amend the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for “Garey Avenue Rehabilitation - Aliso Street to Monterey Avenue,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-68573
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE
ESTIMATES FOR CALIFORNIA STRATEGIC GROWTH COUNCIL
TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE COMMUNITIES (TCC) GRANT FUNDING BY $1,500,000 AND APPROPRIATING THIS $1,500,000 OF TCC FUNDING TO “GAREY AVENUE REHABILITATION - ALISO STREET TO MONTEREY AVENUE,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68573
*Councilmember Canales briefly commented on the plant selection and expressed preference for manageable trees.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-25.
11. Ratification to Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc. for the Emergency Repair of the Police Department HVAC System
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It is recommended that the City Council approve the ratification of an authorized emergency repair and purchase per Pomona City Code Section 2-998.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the ratification of an authorized emergency repair and purchase per Pomona City Code Section 2-998.
12. Acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2024
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-27- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,719.00, AND AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING
BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE SAME AMOUNT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-27.
13. Award Bid to FAMCOM Pipe and Supply; and, Approve Payment to Western Water Works for Fire Hydrants and Materials
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a bid to FAMCOM Pipe and Supp ly (FAMCOM), for the purchase of fire hydrant guard surge protectors, at the per -unit price bid, in the total amount of $202,199;
2) Approve payment to Western Water Works for the purchase of fire hydrants, invoice number 1155263-00 in the amount of $54,354; and,
3) Authorize the City Manager, or desi gnees, to approve purchase agreements, and any extensions thereto, on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to award a bid to FAMC OM Pipe and Supply (FAMCOM), for the purchase of fire hydrant guard surge protectors, at the per-unit price bid, in the total amount of $202,199; and approve payment to Western Water Works for the purchase of fire hydrants, invoice number 1155263-00 in the amount of $54,354; and, authorize the City Manager, or designees, to approve purchase agreements, and any extensions thereto, on behalf of the City.
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14. Award of Contract to Lee & Ro, Inc., for Professional Engineering Consulting Services for the “Electrical Improvements and Upgrades Phase I” Project
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve entering into an agreement wit h Lee & Ro, Inc., for professional civil engineering consulting services for the “Electrical Improvements and Upgrades Phase I,” Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-95083 in the amount of $297,136; and,
2) Authorize the City Manager, or desi gnee, to execute an agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve entering into an agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc., for professional civil engineering consulting services for the “Electrical Improvements and Upgrades Phase I,” Project No . 528-2590-XXXXX-95083 in the amount of $297,136; and, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
15. Approve a Sole Source Award of Contra ct to Conserv Construction, Inc. for Residential Landscaping Evaluations
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
1) Approve a sole source award of cont ract for a three-year agreement, with two one-year renewal options, wit h Conserv Construction, In c. (Conserv) to provide consulting services in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 for residential landscape evaluations; and,
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three-year agreement with Conserv on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve a sole source award of contract for a three-year agreement, with two one-year renewal opt ions, with Conserv Construction, Inc. (Conserv) to provide consulting services in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 for residential landscape evaluations; and, author ize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three-year agreement with C onserv on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subj ect to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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16. Approval of Lot Merger LM7-2024 for t he Property Located at 911-921 E. Sixth Street, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8335-018-023, Related to the Remodeling of an Existing Residential Property (Council District 3)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-28 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM7-2024 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 911-921 E. SIXTH STREET, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8335-018-023
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM7-2024 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-28 ; and authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM7-2024 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
17. Approval of Lot Merger LM9-2024 for t he Property Located at 618-642 W. Fernleaf Avenue, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Nu mber 8343-006-007, Related to the Four Unit Townhome (Council District 2)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-21 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM9-2024 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 618-642 W. FERNLEAF AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8343-006-007
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM9-2024 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO A FUTURE MEETING, NO MOTION WAS MADE.
18. Adopt a Resolution to Receive, Appropriate, and Allocate Metropolitan Water District Grant Funds for the Member Agency Ad ministered Incentive Programs and the Community Partnering Program
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 WATER FUND
BUDGET INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF $63,000: $60,000 FOR THE MEMBER AGENCY ADMINISTERED
INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE EVALUATION PROGRAM AND RESIDENTIAL WATER CONSERVATION KITS; $3,000 FOR THE
COMMUNITY PARTNERING PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-19.
19. Approve an Engagement Letter Agreement with RKA Consulting Group for “Street Improvements and Walking Trail/Steps Rehabilitation,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71078
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve an Engagement Letter Agreement with RKA Consulting Group for professional civil engineering and c onstruction management, inspection and sampling services, in the amount of $317,490 for “Street Improvements and Walking Trail/Steps Rehabilitation,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71078; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents on behalf of the City and subsequent documents or amendm ents, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve an Engagement Letter Agreement with RKA Consulting Group for professional civil engineering a nd construction management, inspection and sampling services, in the amount of $317,490 for “Street Improvements and Walking Trail/Steps Rehabilitation,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71078; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents on behalf of the City and subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
20. Award a Sole Source Agreement to Master’s Transportation for the Purchase of Two 20-Passenger Clean-Energy ADA Accessible Buses for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in Support of Let’s Move Pomona Project
It is recommended that the City Council approve a sole-source purchase of two 20-passenger clean energy buses with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility from Master’s Transportation in the amount of $380,597.40.
*Councilmember Canales expressed hope that the buses would also be utilized to support veteran and senior populations in the City.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to approve a sole-source purchase of two 20-passenger clean energy buses with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility from Master’s Transportation in the amount of $380,597.40.
21. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office Homeless Initiative (CEO-HI) Interim Housing Services Grant Award Totaling $180,675
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING STAFF TO accept LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE HOMELESS INITIATIVE (CEO-HI) INTERIM HOUSING SERVICES GRANT AWARD TOTALING
$180,675 IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOMELESS HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTION PROGRAM ROUND 3 (HHAP 3) FUNDING, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE
ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE SAME AMOUNT
2) Authorize the City Manager to exec ute all agreements and additional documents requested for the acceptance of the aw ard, allocation of the funding and operation of the CCOGIHS Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIAD O, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025- 08; and authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements and additional documents requested for the acceptance of the award, allocation of the funding and operation of the CCOGIHS Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
*After the Consent Calendar, items were hear d in the following order: Discussion Calendar Item No. 22, Discussion Cale ndar Item No. 24, Discussion Calendar Item No. 25, and Discussion Calendar Item No. 23.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
22. Finding of Public Benefit to the Co mmunity at Large-Recommended Expenditure(s) and Recap of Expended Funds
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Approve the expenditure(s) recomme nded and make the finding that the community at large will receive a public b enefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended item(s); and
A) Amount to be determined to Ted Greene Little League in support of Baseball League Fees: Requested Amount: $2,500
B) Amount to be determined to 1 Cancer Patient in support of Photographic Exhibit by Traci Asher at Sasse Museum of Art: Requested Amount: $850
C) Amount to be determined to Lopez Urban Farm in support of Lopez Urban Art Fest: Requested Amount: $2,500
D) Amount to be determined to Total Rest oration Ministries in support of TRM Show & Shine For Shelter Car & Bike Fundraiser: Requested Amount: $1,000
E) Amount to be determined to A Fath erless Field in support of Pomona Everything Free Street Fair: Requested Amount: $1,200
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 items A-E.
23. Adoption of Resolutions Amending the Authorized Staffing Levels and the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget to Service Ill egal Dumping and Appropriating Funds for Street Sweeping Signs
It is recommended that the City Council re ceive an update on the Illegal Dumping Abatement Program, the Street Sweeping Program, and Downtown Trash Enclosures and adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET RELATED TO
POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND BY APPROPRIATING $138,970 FROM REFUSE OPERAT IONS RESERVES (FUND 582) AND
TRANSFERRING THIS TO THE REFUSE ADMINISTRATION FUND
(145-2514-51012-00000) FOR TWO TEMP ORARY EMPLOYEES AND DUMPING FEES, AND APPROPRIATING $265,000 (WHICH WILL BE TRANSFERRED
FROM AN EXISTING APPROPRIATION IN THE REFUSE OPERATIONS FUND - FUND 582) TO THE REFUSE ADMIN ISTRATION FUND (145-2514-52285-00000) TO BETTER ALIGN ILLEGAL DUMPING ABATEMENT PROGRAM COSTS; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AM ENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROP RIATING $36,982 FROM REFUSE
ADMINISTRATION FUND RESERVES (FUND 145) TO CONTROLLABLE CONTRACTS (145-2520-52285-00000) FOR STREET SWEEPING SIGNS
Public Works Director Meg McWade gave an overview of the item.
Councilmember Canales asked various questions related to illegal dumping.
Vice Mayor Garcia gave comments to stress the importance and effectiveness of a pro- active approach to address illegal dumping.
Councilmember Preciado asked questions related to contracting of illegal dumping pick-up services, and to operational functions.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole asked various questions about the item.
Mayor Sandoval clarified that the vote would be only for Resolution No. 2025-31 and staff would bring back Resolution No. 2025-32 at the next City Council meeting for consideration.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-31.
24. Citywide Park Restroom Update and City Council Direction Regarding Ted Greene Park Priorities
It is recommended City Council receive and file an update on City park restroom conditions, with rehabilitation needs of $3,125,000, and consider the following options for Ted Greene Park Restrooms:
1) Direct staff to actively seek gr ant funding from outside sources for full restroom/concession stand replacement using shovel-ready plans and highlighting community support for improvements; or
2) Direct Staff to perform renovations including ADA compliance (not including the surrounding concrete pavement) and replace the roof at a cost of approximately $160,000. This would change each stall to a single occupancy restroom with a locking exterior door, update fixtures, and repaint, as well as replace the failing roof.
Public Works Director McWade gave the staff presentation.
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Public Speaker Francisco Ballardo requested the City Council to remember why they do their work as Councilmembers.
Public Speaker Sonia Ballardo discussed a recently circulated petition requesting full replacement of the bathrooms at Ted Greene Park without delays.
Public Speaker Chris Barbone expressed that supporting sports in the community truly uplifts kids and the opportunities they could gain because of the sports.
Public Speaker Jenny Gutierrez discussed the safe space Ted Greene Park provides to the kids that utilize it.
Public Speaker Marco Acosta requested the City fully replace the bathrooms at Ted Greene Park.
Public Speaker George Bradshaw requested consisted service at Ted Green Park and opposed Band-Aid fixes.
Public Speaker Carlos Goytia spoke about the importance of taking care of park facilities and amenities because they support youth sports which provide positive experiences for children.
The following people submitted non-speaking cards to support option one: directing staff to actively seek grant funding from outside s ources for full restroom/concession stand replacement using shovel-ready plans and highlighting community support for improvements:
Sonia Acosta
Fernando Iniguez
Melissa Gonzalez
Councilmember Canales ex pressed support for option one to find funding to fully replace the bathrooms.
Vice Mayor Garcia asked various questions about available funds, recommended the City Council establish some type of fund for park maintenance and expressed support for option one.
Councilmember Preciado asked various questi ons about available funds, and expressed support for using general fund reserves to replace the bathrooms.
Councilmember Martin expressed support for the Ted Greene Little League.
Councilmember Lustro expressed support for co mpleting repairs and for the seeking of additional funding for the replacement of the bathrooms.
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Mayor Sandoval expressed support for renovation and for the seeking of additional funding.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SEC OND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to direct staf f to perform renovations including ADA compliance (not including the surrounding concrete pavemen t) and replace the roof at a cost of approximately $160,000; and to direct staff direct staff to actively seek grant funding from outside sources for full restr oom/concession stand replacement using shovel-ready plans and highlighting commu nity support for improvements by working closely with the state senator and assembly member to reduce the length of completion time.
Mayor Sandoval called a recess at 8:50 p.m.
Mayor Sandoval resumed the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
25. Program Options for Rent Stabilization
It is recommended that the City Council di scuss program options related to Rent Stabilization in the City of Pomona and provide direction to staff.
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Director of Economic Development Kirk Pelser gave the staff presentation.
Public Speaker Mark Warren expressed support for the City following existing State Law for tenant protections and addition of mediators to assist renters.
Public Speaker Yadira Mesa expressed s upport for stronger tenant protections including rent control and tenant anti-harassment.
Public Speaker Lupita Torres discussed the challenges she has faced as a renter.
Public Speaker Juan Saldivar discussed the various struggles he has faced as a renter and expressed support for a tenant anti-harassment ordinance.
Public Speaker Nathaniel Rosas expressed s upport for a 4% rent c ap and a rental unit inspection program.
Public Speaker Xiomara Barrera discussed the challenges tenants face.
Public Speaker Debra Mendez discussed examples of how the current rent-stabilization ordinance has helped Pomona families.
Public Speaker Karina Ramos expressed support for a tenant anti-harassment ordinance.
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Public Speaker Samantha discussed how the current rent-stabilization ordinance assisted her family in accessing stable housing.
Public Speaker Beth Simpson expressed support for an expansion of tenant protections to include Section 8 participants that rent condominiums.
Public Speaker Lucia Zepeda expressed support for stronger tenant protections.
Public Speaker John Nolte expressed support for rent-stabilization.
Public Speaker Claudia Bautista expressed support for stronger tenant protections.
Public Speaker Nef Cortez expressed support for tenant protections and posed questions about fiscal responsibility.
Public Speaker Elinor Crescenzi expressed support for a 4% rent cap.
Public Speaker Miranda Sheffield discussed the importance of recognizing the difference in power between tenants and landlords.
Public Speaker Jose Calderon expressed support for the establishment of a rental cap.
Public Speaker Tremale Ratcliffe represent ing Just Us 4 Youth expressed support for option one.
Public Speaker Evelia Rocha expressed support for the recommendations made by Pomona United for Stable Housing.
Public Speaker Maria Garcia expressed support for option one and for the establishment of a rental registry and a rental unit inspection program.
Public Speaker Margarita expressed support for option one.
Public Speaker Carlos Goytia expressed support for rent stabilization.
Public Speaker Alejandra expressed support for option one with a r ental cap and rental registry program.
Public Speaker Yesenia Miranda Meza with Pomona Unified Stable Housing stressed the importance of establishing rent-stabilization.
Public Speaker Ulysses Gontes expressed support for option one.
Public Speaker Jaqueline expressed support for option one with a rental cap and rental registry program.
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Public Speaker Dominga expressed support for option one with a rental cap and rental registry program.
Public Speaker Miles Nolte expressed support for option one with a rental cap and rental registry program.
Public Speaker Ralph Acosta reminded everyone that they are in it together.
Public Speaker Vanessa Reynaga discussed the challenges tenants face and expressed support for rent-stablization and a tenant anti-harassment ordinance.
The following people submitted speaker cards but were not present when called: Barrett McInerney, Yolanda, and Maria Pompa.
The following people submitted non-speaker cards in support of option one:
Miles Nolte Emma Catalina Goytia Kai Chen
Paul Casillas-Chavez Cindy Rivas Angelina Zambrano Mike Suarez Maria Garcia Ana Rocha Jaime Gutierrez Jim Sambrano Destiny Rivera-Gomez Jesus Sanchez Gabriela Cortes Evelia Rocha Jasmin Cartona Edgar Reyes Liqia Marinez Abrahim Sugulleh Drew Custodio Eder Abby Alfaro Iris V.
Graciela Conchas Ivan Hernandez Linett Luna
Councilmember Preciado gave comments about the structuring of the rent-stabilization ordinance, asked questions to staff and expressed support for option one.
Councilmember Lustro asked questi ons to staff, expressed concern for the amount of information a rental registry program would ask from property owners and renters, expressed support for the establishment of a rental unit inspection program, a tenant anti- harassment ordinance, tenant relocation assistance, and mediation services.
City Attorney Carvalho gave comments to clarify which types of properties are exempt from the just cause and rent cap provisions in AB1482.
Vice Mayor Garcia expressed support for option one, expressed t hat tenants would need legal representation in mediation, asked questions to staff, and expressed opposition to the establishment of a rental registry. Lastly, Vice Mayor Garcia expressed concern about how the City would afford the new programs given the financial strain facing the City after the passing of Measure Y.
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Councilmember Canales expressed concern for the affordability of the programs given the financial strain the City faces after the passing of Measure Y and expressed support for the creation of a mediation program. Councilmem ber Canales also expressed support for a rental unit inspection program, a tenant ant i-harassment ordinance, a stronger rental assistance program, and expressed concern for the rental registry program.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole expressed conc ern for the cost of the proposed programs, and for the rental registry, and asked various questions to staff. Councilmember Ontiveros- Cole expressed support for a rental unit inspection program.
Councilmember Martin express ed congratulations to Pomona United for Stable Housing, and expressed concern for the rental regist ry program, concern for the cost of the programs given the City’s financial challenges with Measure Y.
Mayor Sandoval expressed support for option one, discussed possible ways of addressing the cost of the programs, suggested placing the rent cap at 4% (four percent) with an additional 2% (two percent) allowed for rentals in which landlords pay the utilities and asked some questions to staff. Mayor Sandoval discussed the social and economic costs the community will face without housing stabilization.
After further questions and discussion from City Councilmembers, Mayor Sandoval made a motion:
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , FAILED 3-4 (COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN OPPOSED, COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE
OPPOSED, COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO OPPOSED, AND COUNCILMEMBER CANALES OPPOSED) to establish a revised local policy with a rent cap at 4% (four percent) plus 2% (two percent) additional a llowed for owners that pay the utilities of tenants, with existing eviction protections in place, and with the addition of a mediation program.
Mayor Sandoval requested that one of the Councilmembers who opposed the failed motion put forth an alternate motion.
Councilmember Canales requested the motion be written out.
Councilmember Lustro suggested amending the moti on to put the rental cap at 5% (five percent) plus 3% (three percent) for owners that pay utilities.
Mayor Sandoval advised he would agree to 5% (f ive percent) plus 2% (two percent) for landlords that pay utilities.
After further discussion Mayor Sandoval made another motion:
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MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA to establish a local rent cap program limited with 5% (five percent) plus 2% (two percent) when utilities are paid by the la ndlord, which includes establishment of a rental registry with limited identifiable personal information, to include just cause eviction protection with market study, me diation, a rental hearing officer and a commitment to a Phase II – Rental Inspection Program.
After the second motion was made but no vote taken, Mayor Sandoval called a recess at 11:50 p.m.
Mayor Sandoval resumed the meeting at 11:52 p.m.
Councilmember Preciado made an amendment to the motion by changing the rent cap to 6% (six percent).
After further questions and comments, the City Council took a vote on the amended motion.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 5-2 (COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN AND COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE OPPOSED), to direct staff to establish a local rent cap program with a 6% (six percent) cap, which includes establishment of a rental registry with limited or no identifiable personal information, to include just cause eviction protections with market study, mediation, a rental hearing officer and a commitment to a Phase II – Rental Inspection Program.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 12:30 a.m. on February 25, 2025.
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