CLOSED SESSION
A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
City Manager
B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Unrepresented Employee: 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 r eportable action, but did note City Council would return to Closed Session after the end of the Open Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Canales led the pledge of allegiance.
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Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Steve Lustro
Councilmember Debra Martin
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
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 PM Monday, March 17, 2025 Council Chambers
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ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Steve Lustro
Councilmember Debra Martin
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Lorraine Canales
Absent: None
STAFF PRESENT
Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia A. Butler, City Clerk
Diana Robles, Deputy City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Pomona Police Chief
PRESENTATIONS
*A Proclamation of the City Council of t he City of Pomona Recognizing March 2025 as “American Red Cross Month” in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamati on to Martha Ventura, Red Cross Board Chair, who expressed gratitude for the co llaboration between the City of Pomona and the Red Cross. Ms. Ventura also thanked volunteers for making that work possible.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
*Mayor and Councilmember Communications were heard after Public Hearing Item No. 16.
Mayor Sandoval wished everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day.
Councilmember Martin invited everyone to an upcoming community meeting at Ganesha Park with City Manager Scott. Councilmember Martin stated she had attended an educational conference at a wastewater treatment facility.
Councilmember Garcia invited everyone to the upcoming District 3 Area Commander meeting and encouraged folks to still contact Pomona Police for their services.
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Councilmember Preciado gave a shout out to Steve Collins, a 30 year LA Marathon participant, for performing the national anthem at this year’s LA Marathon opening ceremony. Councilmember Preciado stated Mr. Collins is also a member of the Pomona Concert Band.
Councilmember Canales attended the Ted Greene Little League opening ceremonies, and attended the Ted Green Park ribbon cutting event. Councilmember Canales stated she was looking forward to the basketball courts coming to Willie White Park, and announced the upcoming opening day ceremony for the Pomona American Little League.
Mayor Sandoval gave congratulations to the Diamond Ranch High School Boy’s Basketball team for winning the Southern California Championship.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott advised the title of Discussion Calendar Item No. 14 had been corrected but the content of Resolution No . 2025-34 remained the same and provided City Council with a memorandum of Item No. 14. City Manager Scott also announced the upcoming Community Budget meetings, and advis ed permit issuing departments, such as Public Works, Water, and Development Services, were now using a concurrent plan check review program.
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:
Bruce Truong with Tri City Mental Health announced some of the organization’s upcoming events.
M. Joyce Bakersmith announced an upcoming stu dent of the month celebration, and the National Council of Negro Women Gala.
Mike Vega expressed concern for policie s around street sweeping and gave suggestions on how the City could improve them.
Bruce Lin discussed concerns with the City’s sewer pipe in front of one of his properties in Pomona.
Elinor Crescenzi discussed the importance of constructive communications between housing activists, City Council and City staff.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar.
*Mayor Sandoval advised some Councilmemb ers wanted to make brief comments on Consent Calendar Item No. 5.
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:
February 24, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
March 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve City Council/H ousing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2025 and March 3, 2025.
2. Award of Contract to USI Insurance Services to Provide Employee Benefits Insurance Brokerage Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a three-year contract with two (2), one-year extension options to USI Insurance Services to provide employee benefits insurance brokerage services;
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with USI Insurance Services on behalf of the City, and any subsequent ex tensions or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements with insurance and benefit providers for benefits obtained through USI Insurance Services.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to award a three-year cont ract with two (2), one-year extension options to USI Insurance Services to provide employee benefits insurance brokerage services; authorize the City Ma nager to execute an agreement with USI Insurance Services on behalf of the Ci ty, and any subsequent extensions or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements with insurance and benefit providers for benefits obtained through USI Insurance Services.
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3. Resolution Authorizing David Taussig and Associates as the Engineer of Record for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Ordering the Preparation of the 2025-26 Engineer’s Report for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING DAVID TAUSSIG AND ASSOCIATES, INC., D/B/A/ DTA, AS THE ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE 2025-26 ENGINEER’S REPORT
FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-29.
4. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreem ent with ENCO Engineering, Inc. for On-Call Citywide Plumbing Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $275,000 for a Three-Year Term
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following actions:
1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with ENCO Engineering, Inc., (formerly E L Engineering) for On-Call Citywide Plumbing Services in an amount not to exceed $275,000 for a three-year term; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execut e any documents necessary to complete the ENCO Engineering, Inc., amendment and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with ENCO Engineering, Inc., (formerly E L Engineering) for On-Call Citywide Plumbing Services in an amount not to exceed $275,000 for a thr ee-year term; and authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to complete the ENCO Engineering, Inc., amendment and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City.
5. Award Contract to TKE Engineering Incorporated in the Amount of $409,550 for VPD Parking Lot Renovations and ADA Compliance Design Consulting Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Award a professional consulting se rvices contract to TKE Engineering Incorporated for “VPD - Parking Lots Rehabilitation II,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71081 for professional design consulting services related to ADA Accessibility design to bring the VPD lots into current ADA compliance for a cost not to exceed 50; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the consulting contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City.
Councilmember Martin asked questions about the item and expressed concern for the cost of the service.
Economic Development Director Kirk Pelser answered Councilmember Martin questions.
Councilmember Canales asked about the possibility of submitting the item for re-bidding.
City Attorney Carvalho advised that since the City Council had already voted to approve the item, one of the Councilmembers or the Mayo r would have to make a motion to re- consider the item. If that motion was approv ed, then the City Council to take another vote on Consent Calendar Item No. 5.
Councilmember Canales made a mo tion to reconsider Consent Calendar Item No. 5 and Councilmember Martin seconded that mo tion, however the motion failed as Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Garcia, Vice Mayor Lustro and Mayor Sandoval opposed the motion.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to award a professional consulting services contract to TKE Engineering Incorporated for “VPD - Pa rking Lots Rehabilitation II,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71081 for professional design consulting services related to ADA Accessibility design to bring the VPD lots into current ADA compliance for a cost not to exceed 50; and authorize the City Manager to execute the consulting contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City.
6. Award a Two-Year Contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Purchase of FususOne Software Management System and Establish Axon Enterprise, Inc. as the Sole Source Provider of Standard Police Equipment
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a Two-Year purchasing contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the FususOne Software Management for an aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000;
2) Establish Fusus (Axon Enterprise, Inc) as the sole source provider of standard Police equipment for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
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3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to award a Two-Year purchasing contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the FususOne Software Management for an aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000; establish Fusus (Axon Enterprise, Inc) as the sole source provider of standard Police equipment for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7. Resolution Amending the FY 2024-25 Operat ing Budget and Capi tal Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Appropriating $200,000 of Youth Commitment Funding to “Park Improvements - Sport Court Resurfacing and Restriping Citywide”
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AM ENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGETS BY
UNAPOPROPRIATING $200,000 OF GENERAL FUND YOUTH COMMITMENT FUNDING AND APPROPRIATING THIS $200,000 OF GENERAL FUND YOUTH COMMITMENT FUNDING TO “PARK IMPROVEMENTS - SPORT COURT
RESURFACING AND RESTRIPING CITYWIDE,” PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-71069
Councilmember Garcia quickly noted to staff t hat the Philadelphia basketball courts were her next priority items.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to Resolution No. 2025-40.
8. Approve an Agreement with the Los Angel es County Fair Association for Law Enforcement Services for the 2025 Los Angeles County Fair
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-43 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $72,428 AND APPROPRIATING $72,428 IN THE GENERAL FUND
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2) Approve an agreement with the Los An geles County Fair Association for Law Enforcement Services for the 2025 Los Angeles County Fair in the amount of $836,717; and
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025- 43; and approve an agreement with the Los Angeles County Fair Association for Law Enforcement Services for the 2025 Los Angeles County Fair in the amount of $836, 717; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
9. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Correcting the Fund and Account Code
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY
DECREASING STATE GRANT FUNDS AND INCREASING MEASURE H REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,675
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-41.
10. Resolution to Amend the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating a New Project, “Ted Greene Park Restroom Renovations”
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW PROJECT, “TED GREENE PARK RESTROOM RENOVATIONS,” PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-71121 AND APPROPRIATING $160,000 OF AVAILABLE CIP
PROJECT FUND RESERVES (GENERAL FUND) TO THE PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-42.
11. Resolution Amending the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Adding Additional Funding to “New Playground at Washington Park Baseball Fields”
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $20,000 OF DISTRICT 3 CIP CARRYOVER DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FROM “WASHINGTON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER REHABILITATION,” PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-71095 AND APPROPRIATING THIS FUNDING TO “NEW PLAYGROUND AT WASHINGTON PARK BASEBALL FIELDS,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71094
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-44.
12. Approve the Purchase of Pickup Trucks and Utility Trucks for the Water Resources Department
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the purchase of seven (7) Ford Lightning pickup trucks in the amount of $506,520 from Transwest Truck Centers; and,
2) Approve the purchase of one Ford F-250 utility truck, one Ford F-350 and one Ford F-550 utility truck in the total amount of $270,646 from Ted Jones Ford, Inc.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the purchase of seven (7) Ford Lightning pickup trucks in the amount of $506,520 from Transwest Truck Centers; and, approve the purchase of one Ford F-250 utility truck, one Ford F-350 and one Ford F-550 utility truck in the total amount of $270,646 from Ted Jones Ford, Inc.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
13. 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:
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 in support of Love your Park Day at Ganesha Park:
Requested Amount: $5,000
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B) Amount to be determined to Conceptual Ar t Therapy in support of "Say It With Your Chest": Requested Amount: $3,000
C) Amount to be determined to Urban Mission Community Partners in support of Expansion of the skate area at Lopez Urban Farm: Requested Amount:
$5,000
D) Amount to be determined to Soroptimist International of Pomona/Claremont in support of Soroptimist Redwood Grove Clean-Up: Requested Amount: $2,000
E) Amount to be determined to Latino and Latina Roundtable in support of 21 st Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast: Requested Amount: $7,000
F) Amount to be determined to Optimist Club of Pomona in support of Tea for the Soul and My Success in Ties: Requested Amount: $5,000
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit for items A-F.
14. Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1 ) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-34 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET
2 ) Review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Report.
Finance Director Andrew Mowbray gave the staff presentation.
Vice Mayor Lustro expressed confidence in staff to keep the City on solid economic footing, and confidence in the City’s reserves levels.
Councilmember Garcia asked questions about the presentation. Finance Director Mowbray answered Councilmember Garcia’s questions. Councilmember Garcia acknowledged the City’s reserves were strong, but also stated re serves should be used as only a last resort option.
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Councilmember Preciado commented the importance of needing to find ways of sustaining services and good practices especially through economic challenges.
Councilmember Martin stated that when the economic forecast is not positive for the City it is important to be analytical with contra cts and agreements so as to be financially responsible.
Mayor Sandoval commented on the challenges that the City faces when so many uncontrollable changes affect the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-34.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Introduction and First Reading of Ordi nance No. 4357, Approving Zoning Code Amendment (CODE-001403-2024) Establishing New Sign Regulations in the Pomona Zoning and Development Code Section 630 (“Signs”)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony; and
2) Introduce, waive further, and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4357 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT (CODE-001403-2024) AMENDING THE POMONA ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REMOVE THE CURRENT SIGN SECTION .1310 AND REPLACE WITH SECTION 630. (“SIGNS”)
Development Services Department Deputy Dir ector Ata Kahn gave a brief introduction of the item and introduced Assistant Planner Karina Diaz to give the staff presentation.
Assistant Planner Diaz gave the staff presentation.
Mayor Sandoval opened the Public Hearing, and with no public speakers, Mayor Sandoval closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Garcia commented on the challenges of the constitutionality of verbiage on signs, and gave an existing example of a sign in district three.
City Manager Scott and City Attorney gave comm ents on the direction staff is researching in order to better understand what a City can and can’t do when addressing such signs.
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Vice Mayor Lustro asked various questions about the item and staff answered Vice Mayor Lustro’s questions. Vice Mayor Lustro ex pressed support for stronger and proper enforcement.
Councilmember Martin asked various questi ons about the item and gave comments about the need to better regulate verbiage to protect residents from provocative content.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole asked questions about the item, and staff answered Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole's questions.
Mayor Sandoval asked questions about the item and about the rate of success for other cities when they have attempted to regulate verbiage on commercial businesses.
City Manager Scott noted cities are more successful when approaching an individual business compared to attempting to apply a general blanket regulation.
Councilmember Preciado gave thanks to staf f for their work and gave brief comments about the importance of having a safe and beautiful City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to introduce, waive further, and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4357.
16. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 4355, Amending Pomona City Code Chapter 18 (“Environment”) pertaining to regulating the Built and Natural Environment; Ordinance No. 4358, Amending Chapter 2 (“Administration”), Article X (“Code Enforcement”) pertaining to Administrative Citation Fines for Code Violations; and Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-38 to Add Said Fines
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony;
2) Introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4355 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING POMONA CITY CODE
CHAPTER 18 (“ENVIRONMENT”) PERTAINING TO REGULATING THE BUILT
AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
3) Introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 4358 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING POMONA CITY CODE
CHAPTER 2 (“ADMINISTRATION”), ARTICLE X (“CODE ENFORCEMENT”)
PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES FOR CODE
VIOLATIONS
4) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-38 - A RESOLU TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING AND ADDING
AMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES FOR CODE VIOLATIONS
Development Services Department Director Betty Donavanik introduced the item and introduced Code Compliance Division Manager J.D. Whitaker to give the staff presentation.
Code Compliance Division Manager Whitaker gave the staff presentation.
Mayor Sandoval opened the Public Hearing, and with no public speakers, Mayor Sandoval closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Garcia expressed support for this item.
Vice Mayor Lustro expressed support for the item and commented that it was long overdue.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole expressed support for the item.
Councilmember Martin expressed strong support for the item and asked brief questions.
Councilmember Preciado asked questions to staff, and expre ssed hope that Code Compliance would be able to take a pro-active approach.
Councilmember Canales thanked staff for the it em and stated this would help beautify the City.
Mayor Sandoval gave comments on the import ance of regulating property maintenance, asked questions about the item and requested to have a matrix of businesses address by Code Compliance.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCI A, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to introduce, waive further, and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4355; and introduce, wa ive further, and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4358; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-38.
*Mayor and Councilmember Communications were done at this time.
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City Attorney Carvalho announced the City Counc il was returning to Closed Session for a personnel matter, and thus there would be no reportable action.
City Council returned to Closed Session at 9:12 p.m.
City Council ended the Closed Session at 9:22 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m. on March 17, 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
1 Robles, Diana
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