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
C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
One (1) case
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 repor table action, but did note City C ouncil would return to Closed Session after the end of the Open Session.
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Pomona, CA 91766 City of Pomona
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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, April 7, 2025 Council Chambers
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pomona High School Jr. ROTC and Councilmember Preciado led the pledge of allegiance.
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
Karla Shipman, Assistant City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Pomona Police Chief
PRESENTATIONS
* A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 2025 as “DMV/Donate Life Month” in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Maribel Galvan, One Legacy Ambassador who shared her personal story and encouraged folks to become organ donors.
* A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing the Week of April 6-12, 2025 as “National Library Week” in the City of Pomona
Councilmember Garcia presented the proclamation to Crystal Orosco , Pomona Library Supervisor and Jeff McElroy , Pomona Library Supervisor. Jeff McElroy expressed thanks to the community for making the library a vibrant place.
* A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 19, 2025 as “Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Community Day” in the City of Pomona
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Councilmember Preciado presented the proclamation to Dr. Jose Calderon, James Sanbrano and Angela Sanbrano. Dr. Calderon expressed words of gratitude for the proclamation and invited folks to participate in this year’s pilgrimage.
* Presentation of Certificates to Participants of the Lincoln Vibrant Communities Teams Program from Claremont Lincoln University
Mayor Sandoval spoke about the program and its purpose.
Public Speaker Dr. Anne Turner spoke about the extraordinary effort the participants showed throughout the program.
Public Speaker Stephanie Varnon -Hughes shared positive accomplishments of the participants during the program.
Public Speaker Lee Kane spoke about the accomplishments of the participants and commended them on their work.
George Montano, Neighborhood Services Deputy Director and participant of the Lincoln Vibrant Communities Teams Program, expressed gratitude on behalf of all participants for the opportunity to be a part of the program.
Mayor Sandoval presented the certificates to Vanessa Moreno , Violence Prevention Senior Analyst, George Montano, Neighborhood Services Assistant Director, Florycell Valenzuela, Recreation Coordinator, Denise Hernandez, Records Specialist, and Crystal Orosco, Library Supervisor.
* A Presentation of Pomona Goddesses to Outgoing Commissioners Who Have Concluded Their Term
Pomona Goddess statues were presented to commissioners that had retired from their commission service and were present to receive them. Those present to receive were as follows:
Former Councilmember John Nolte presented a goddess to Yesenia M. Meza, Planning Commissioner.
Councilmember Garcia presented a goddess to Dr. Gwen Urey, Planning Commissioner.
Councilmember Ontiveros -Cole presented a goddess to Alice R. Gomez, Historic Preservation Commission, and to Vince Carpio, Parks and Recreation Commission.
Mayor Sandoval, on behalf of Former Councilmember Torres , presented a goddess to Donna Otero, Parks and Recreation Commission.
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Mayor Sandoval noted Councilmember Martin would receive a goddess statue in the future for her past commission work.
Other recipients not present to accept their goddess statue were as follows: Ann M.
Tomkins, Historic Preservation Commission, Kyle Brown, Planning Commission , Ion Puschila, Parks and Recreation Commission, Jose Vadi, Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory, James W. Kercheval, Historic Preservation Commission, Kristie Kercheval, Planning Commission, and Cynthia Marino, Parks and Recreation Commission.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Sandoval noted Consent Calendar Item No. 4 would be continued to a future City Council meeting.
Vice Mayor Lustro noted how some of the Pomona Goddess recipients come from families that have lived in Pomona for multiple generations. Vice Mayor Lustro participated in the Pomona American Little League opening day at Washington Park.
Councilmember Ontiveros -Cole discussed an event in which different church members came to pray over councilmembers and expressed thanks to staff for the Garfield Community Center meeting.
Councilmember Preciado expressed gratitude to all folks who regularly participate in the happenings of the City whether as active community members, as commissioners, or as staff.
Councilmember Garcia discussed the successful District 3 Area Commander meeting, encouraged folks to use the PomonaGo app to report issues in the City, and gave thanks to the Latino/a Roundtable for hosting the Annual Cesar Chavez breakfast. Councilmember Garcia also gave thanks to the Vasquez family, for Vincent Vasquez having donated a new field to Washington Park, and gave thanks to Paul Ayala with the Pomona American Little League. Lastly Councilmember Garcia reminded folks the Pomona Library would be going through renovations this summer, but activities would continue outside the library.
Mayor Sandoval also gave thanks to the Vasquez family for the field donation.
Councilmember Martin gave thanks to the Vasquez family for the field donation and gave thanks to Soroptimist Club for planting trees at Ganesha Park. Councilmember Martin also invited folks to participate in the upcoming Love Your Park Day. Councilmember Martin stated she also attended the prayer walk and gave thanks to staff for the community budget meetings. Councilmember Martin gave thanks to all who have volunteered their time to Pomona.
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Councilmember Canales attended and threw the first pitch at the Pomona American Little League opening day, attended the prayer walk, and gave congratulations to the Goddess statue recipients. Councilmember Canales announced the upcoming Second Saturday Art Walk, and announced the Optimist Club Tea for the Soul event.
Mayor Sandoval gave recognition to Paul Ayala for his work in the community through Pomona American Little League, and gave thanks to The Way Church and Chris Morgan for the prayer walk. Mayor Sandoval invited the community to attend the upcoming Brewing a Better Pomona event.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott had no reportable action.
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:
Raenada Mason from US Small Business Administration advised the deadline for folks impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires to apply for loans had been extended and spoke about the assistance renters and homeowners could apply for through the US Small Business Administration.
Lauren Hill from US Small Business Administration spoke about the assistance loans available for non-profits and businesses affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires.
Bernadette Gomez discussed concerns with unneutered feral cats in her neighborhood.
Amanda Oslinger with Hope for Holt discussed the opioid crisis in the country, its effects in Pomona and Narcan’s ability to save lives.
Ira Mazer with Hope for Holt discussed homelessness in Pomona and expressed support for a second shelter to be built in Pomona.
Irene Aguirre discussed concerns with traffic flows on streets that have active construction.
David Sorri with Unionstation Homeless Services noted the City of Pomona has been a leader in addressing homelessness and expressed support for collaboration between service providers and the City.
Mark Vinzani with Unionstation Homeless Services expressed support for collaboration between service providers and the City.
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Bernard Roberts with Hope for Holt expressed concern with fires in the City and with homelessness.
Eunice Russell posed questions on various topics and requested City Council to come up with a counter measure to reverse Measure Y.
Alexis Teodoro from Pomona Economic Opportunity Center discussed wage theft.
Tharwat Besada discussed challenges in updating his business license and offered a 1927 painting to the City.
Gerald Magalad submitted a non-speaker card in support of the Hope for Holt Initiative.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO , CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar, except Item No. 4 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 approve the following City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes:
March 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO , CARRIED 7-0, to approve City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2025.
2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 4355, Amending Pomona City Code Chapter 18 (“Environment”); and Ordinance No. 4358, Amending Chapter 2 (“Administration”), Article X (“Code Enforcement”)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt 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
2) Adopt 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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO , CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 4355 and Ordinance No. 4358.
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 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 adopt 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”)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO , CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 4357.
4. Consideration of a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) for an Off-Sale Beer & Wine (Type -20) Alcohol License in Conjunction with an Existing Café Establishment Located at 101 W. Mission Boulevard, Suite 106
It is recommended that the City council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FINDING OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY AS REQUIRED FOR AN OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE -20) ALCOHOL LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING CAFÉ LOCATED AT 101 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, SUITE 106
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO A FUTURE MEETING.
5. Approve a Sole Source Agreement with WellTec Services, LLC for Well Liner Replacement at City Water Well 25
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve a sole source professional agreement with WellTec, LLC for well liner replacement in the total amount of $323,500; and,
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2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement with WellTec, LLC on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve a sole source professional agreement with WellTec, LLC for well liner replacement in the total amount of $323,500; and, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement with WellTec, LLC on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City of Pomona Housing Authority to Increase Revenue Estimates and Appropriations
It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the Governing Board for the City of Pomona Housing Authority, take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY (PHA) AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $1,855,205 AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $2,311,611 FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-48.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
7. Finding of Public Benefit to the Community at Large -Recommended Expenditure(s) and Recap of Expended Funds
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the expenditure(s) recommended and make the finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended item(s); and
A) Amount to be determined to Latino and Latina Roundtable in support of Día del Niñe 2025: Requested Amount: $3,500
B) Amount to be determined to Bridgette Bentley in support of Musical "Dreamgirls": Requested Amount: $10,000
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C) Amount to be determined to Celebrating a Vision in support of Educating the youth and their families on LAW!: Requested Amount: $700
D) Amount to be determined to TBD in support of Area Commander Meeting for D4: Requested Amount: $2,000
E) Amount to be determine d to Diamonds Love Foundation DBA Mosley Foundation of Love in support of Sugar Shane Mosley Youth Boxing Camp:
Requested Amount: $3,500
F) Amount to be determined to Fist of Gold Youth Center, Inc. in support of "911 Fight Night": Requested Amount: $10,000
G) Amount to be determined to Human Values Center in support of Wellbeing Summit & LA County Fair Public Exhibit: Requested Amount: $5,000
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
Public Speaker Dr. Laura Burgis spoke in support of the Human Values Center’s Wellbeing Summit and LA County Fair Public Exhibit.
Public Speaker Cerena Mosley spoke in support of the Sugar Shane Mosley Youth Boxing Camp.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CANALES, CARRIED 7-0, to make a finding of public benefit for items A-G.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Approve The City of Pomona Housing Authority’s Five-Year Plan for FY 2025-2030 And Annual Plan for FY 2025-26 For Submission to The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the Governing Board of the City of Pomona Housing Authority, take the following actions:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing for the City of Pomona Housing Authority’s Five -Year Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 -2030, Annual Plan for FY 2025 -26, Moving to Work (MTW) Supplement to the Annual Plan and Administrative Plan to receive testimony and comments; and,
2) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY, APPROVING THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY’S FIVE -YEAR PLAN FOR FY 2025 -2030, ANNUAL PLAN FOR FY 2025 -26, AGENCY CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH
THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH
THE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL PLAN AND MOVING TO
WORK (MTW) SUPPLEMENT TO THE ANNUAL PLAN AND SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Housing Programs Supervisor Jobanna Castro gave a brief overview of the item.
Mayor Sandoval opened the Public Hearing.
Public Speaker Jeffrey Michaelson with Hope for Holt spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Sandoval closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-45.
City Council reconvened into Closed Session at 9:27 p.m.
City Council ended Closed Session at 9:32 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. on April 7, 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