City of Pomona 505S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Minutes
ORPORATIO
City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Councilmember Lorraine Canales
VISION STATEMENT
Monday, November 17, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
City Clerk
B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency-designated representative:
René Anderson, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
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.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Debra Martin
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Lorraine Canales
Absent: Councilmember Victor Preciado
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 November 2025 as "Native American Heritage Month" in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Yesenia Miranda Meza, Julian Ibanez Mandujano, Carlos Goytia, and Kimberly Morales Johnson. Kimberly, Yesenia and Carlos shared a few words of gratitude.
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing the Week of November 9-15, 2025 as "Nurse Practitioner Week" in the City of Pomona Councilmember Garcia presented the proclamation to Dr. Donna Emanuele, Director of Doctor of Nursing Practice at Western University. Dr. Emanuele shared a few words of gratitude.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
*Mayor/Councilmember Communications were heard after Public Hearing Item No. 19.
Councilmember Canales announced the new EV Access station open at Palomares Park.
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Councilmember Martin gave congratulations to all who made the Mayor's Gala an amazing event, discussed her concerns about the Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, requested robust discussions surrounding pedestrian safety, and requested a sub- committee to develop a volunteer park ranger program. Councilmember Martin gave thanks to staff for various projects, and asked finance questions to staff. Councilmember Martin announced upcoming events: Turkey Drive, and Christmas on Columbia.
Councilmember Garcia thanked Pomona Valley Hospital for their flu shot, announced the upcoming Pomona Youth Orchestra event, and thanked Pomona Girl Scout Troop 70404 for inviting the councilmember to speak on leadership. Councilmember Garcia expressed concern for a community housing advocate and requested support from Neighborhood Services. Councilmember Garcia expressed her concerns about the ICE raids.
Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole expressed support for a park ranger program and announced the upcoming Project Resilience Turkey drive
Councilmember Lustro announced the upcoming District 5 Area Commander meeting and invited the community to join.
Mayor Sandoval gave thanks to congresswoman Torress for the Veterans event, expressed thanks to Andrea Rico for assisting in the planning of the State of the City, and announced the upcoming Brewing a Better Pomona event.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott requested Discussion Calendar Item No. 15 be continued to a future meeting. City Manager Scott gave an update on the negotiations with Los Angeles Country Fire Department: an interim agreement would come before the City Council and gave recognition to recycling all-stars: Mt. San Antonio Gardens and Coco Palms Restaurant.
Lastly, City Manager Scott confirmed the City had received a letter from Gente Organizada regarding sidewalk vendors.
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:
The following public speakers spoke in support of sidewalk vendors:
Alfonso Toxqui Eddie Torres Yasadara C. Carbajal Daniela R. Rodriguez Javier Gomez Bryan Sanchez Saray Castejon Christian Sanchez City of Pomona Page 3
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Continued list of public speakers that spoke in support of sidewalk vendors:
Max Duffy Zenaida Mendoza Zoila DeLeon Veronica Morales Phil Hofer Maria Garcia Stephanie Hernandez Ana Rodriguez Destiny Rivera Hilda Ochoa Claudia Bautista Delfina Salazar Rosa Hernandez Wendy Ramos Miranda Sheffield Alessandro Molosin Lira Mira submitted a non-speaking card to express support for sidewalk vendors.
The following public speakers discussed a concern with the replacement of street lights with inadequate light bulbs in their neighborhood:
Gary Aguirre
Mirna Sanchez
Rosemary Cerda
Rogelio Torress
The following members of the public submitted non-speaking cards in support of the concerns regarding the inadequate light bulbs in the neighborhood as discussed my the previously listed names:
Debra Simpson Julian Rosales
Robert Simpson Manuel Rosales
Ruben Amaya
Carlos Amaya
Donald Jones discussed concerns with harassment and misuse of law enforcement in his neighborhood.
Chris Lang discussed illegal dumping and other safety concerns in city parks.
Yesenia M. Meza discussed the importance of protecting vulnerable communities and stabilizing housing.
aad gracter discussed concerns with street lighting, police response times, legal dumping Alejandro Ibarra was introduced as the newest field representative for Senator Susan Rubio's office.
Kevin Patterson discussed concerns with conditions along the Foothill corridor.
Sedrick Moore spoke in support of a park ranger program to supplement the Police Department.
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Alexis Nava discussed concerns regarding wage theft and criminalization of day laborers.
Jeffrey Michaelson discussed the need for innovative solutions and expressed concerns about lack of discussion for action items.
Gwendolyn Blume discussed concerns of effects on the City from the federal government cutting funding for housing assistance.
The following members of the public submitted speaker cards but when the Mayor called them, they were not present and did not give comment.
Brando Sankey
Monica Candelario
Irma Rivera
Becca Chase
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Consent Calendar Item No. 2, pulled for public comment.
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:
October 20, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to approve City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance 4359 Amending the City Code by Adopting the Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance of 2025
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4359 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE RENT STABILIZATION AND EVICTION CONTROL ORDINANCE OF 2025
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*This item was pulled for public comment.
*Please see attachment for emails received regarding this item.
The following members of the public submitted non-speaker cards in support of the item.
Christian Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Maria Rodriguez Sam Guthernez Max Duffy Graciela Conchar Martha Calderon Matthew Elias David Lee Esperanza Arvalo Ivan Hernandez Michelle Mann Claudia R. Reyes Josue Garcia Enrique Villa Emily Andreo Maria Hernandez Kevin Olarte Samantha Salvador Luis C.
Itzel C. Linette V. Belen Cid-Garcia Bryan Sanchez
Paulina C. Roman Esmeralda Tellez Linsey Wong Kayla Mar Stephanie Granobles Paz Lopez Diana Bermudes Esteban Rodriguez Pablo Padilla
Public Speaker Yesenia M. Meza expressed dissatisfaction with the ordinance and discussed the differences between this ordinance and that of the City of Los Angeles.
Public Speaker Debra Mendez, Pomona • Economic Opportunity Center, expressed dissatisfaction with the ordinance and requested a tenant anti-harassment ordinance be added.
Public Speaker Miranda Sheffield expressed frustration with the ordinance.
Public Speaker Alexis Nava, Pomona Economic Opportunity Center, expressed dissatisfaction with the ordinance not having a rental registry to address abusive property owners.
Public Speaker Xiomara Barrera requested a permanent rent stabilization ordinance.
Public Speaker Claudia Bautista asked questions about the item.
Public Speaker Estella Vasquez requested a permanent rent stabilization ordinance.
Public Speaker Jeffrey Michaelson, Hope 4 Holt, expressed comments about the City of Cudahy's ordinance for addressing evictions.
Public Speaker Jesus Rojas, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles, requested the Council reduce or remove the relocation assistance fees from the ordinance.
Lina Mira submitted a non-speaker card in support of a permanent rent stabilization ordinance with a rental registry.
Councilmember Canales made brief comments about next steps.
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Councilmember Garcia gave comments to express hope about a developing a permanent rent stabilization ordinance in the future.
Councilmember Martin expressed support for having Code Compliance inspectors visit rental units for ensuring habitable spaces.
Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole requested the City Council be provided with monthly reports on the effectiveness of the ordinance.
Mayor Sandoval gave closing comments.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 5-1 (COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN OPPOSED, COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to adopt Ordinance No. 4359
3. Authorize Staff to Reject the Bid for As Needed Street Lighting and Traffic Signal Crane Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Authorize the rejection of a bid from PTM Engineering for as-needed street lighting and traffic signal crane services for Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2025-20; and
2) Authorize Staff to revise the FB documents and rebid the project with an updated price sheet.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to authorize the rejection of a bid from PTM Engineering for as-needed street lighting and traffic signal crane services for Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2025-20; and authorize Staff to revise the IFB documents and rebid the project with an updated price sheet.
4. Acceptance of Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Accept a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety in the Amount of $45,645;
2) Adopt the following Resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-118 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26
OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS BY $45,645
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 as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to accept a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety in the Amount of $45,645; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-118; 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 as to form by the City Attorney.
5. Acceptance of the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Accept the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $20,000; 2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-119 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26
SPECIAL OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $20,000
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 as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to accept the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $20,000; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-119; 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 as to form by the City Attorney.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-80 Amending Water Resources Building Capital Improvement Project Budget and Amending the Contract with Dudek City of Pomona Page 8
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-80 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 CIP BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES $800 AND
APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF $34,927: $800 FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY RENT LEASE AND $34,127 FROM WATER FUND FUNDING TO THE "WATER RESOURCES BUILDING," PROJECT NUMBER 575-8125-XXXXX-93135
2) Approve an amendment to the agreement with Dudek & Associates by increasing the contract amount from $233,370 to $255,351 for professional services rendered, and
3) Authorize City Manager, to execute the amendment, subject to approval as to form by City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2025-80; and approve an amendment to the agreement with Dudek & Associates by increasing the contract amount from $233,370 to $255,351 for professional services rendered, and authorize City Manager, to execute the amendment, subject to approval as to form by City Attorney.
Acceptance of a 2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Sub-Recipient Award
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-140 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-21
PERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES ANI
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000
2) Accept a 2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Sub-Recipient Award from the Los Angeles County beginning September 1, 2024 through May 31, 2027;
3) Approve a Sole-Source purchase of four Spectrum Radios from Motorola in the amount not to exceed $50,000;
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4) 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 as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2025-140; and accept a 2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Sub-Recipient Award from the Los Angeles County beginning September 1, 2024 through May 31, 2027; and approve a Sole-Source purchase of four Spectrum Radios from Motorola in the amount not to exceed $50,000; 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 as to form by the City Attorney.
8. Resolution to Amend the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for "Park Restroom Construction and Replacement," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71079 and "Martin Luther King Jr., Skate Park Expansion/Lights," Project No. 428-2590-XXXX-71092, and "Enhanced traffic Signage Replacement Program, Citywide," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-68588, and / "Garfield Park Renovation," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71111
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-135 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA TO AMEND THE FY 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $38,034 OF AVAILABLE CIP CARRYOVER DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 6 AND MAYORAL TO "PARK RESTROOM CONSTRUCTION AND
REPLACEMENT," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71079 AND $10,000 OF AVAILABLE DISTRICT 2 CIP CARRYOVER DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO "MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., SKATE PARK EXPANSION/LIGHTS," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71092, AND UPDATING THE DESCRIPTION OF AND APPROPRIATING $5,105 OF DISTRICT 3 CIP CCARRYOVER DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO "ENHANCED TRAFFIC SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, CITYWIDE," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68588, AND APPROPRIATING $93 OF DISTRICT 4 CIP CARRYOVER DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO "GARFIELD PARK RENOVATION," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71111
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2025-135.
9. Award a Contract to Environmental Construction, Inc., for Construction of the "Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements" Project
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a contract to Environmental Construction, Inc. for construction of the "Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements", Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-81058 in the amount of $3,541.863; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Environmental Construction, Inc., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to award a contract to Environmental Construction, Inc. for construction of the "Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements", Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-81058 in the amount of $3,541.863; and Authorize • the City Manager to execute a contract with Environmental Construction, Inc., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.
10. Award of Agreement to Lee & Ro, Inc., for Professional Services for the Construction Management and Inspection Services for "Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements" Project
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve entering into an agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc., for professional services for the Construction Management and Inspection Services for "Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-81058 in the amount of $368,670; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to approve entering into an agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc., for professional services for the Construction Management and Inspection Services for "Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-81058 in the amount of $368,670; and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.
11. Award of Contract : to N2W Engineering, Inc., for Professional Engineering Consulting Services for the Booster Pump Station No. 2 Replacement Project It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Approve awarding an agreement with N2W Engineering, Inc., for professional civil engineering consulting services for the "Water Facilities - Site Improvements and Upgrades,' " Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-95090 in the amount of $512,810; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, to execute an agreement with N2W Engineering, Inc., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, Attachment 1.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to approve awarding an aureg set for the nite ages Sore resent ungratin
Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-95090 in the amount of $512,810; and authorize the City Manager, to execute an agreement with N2W Engineering, Inc., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, Attachment 1.
12. Award of Agreement to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for Professional Services for Engineering and Environmental Mitigation Services for "Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements" Project
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve awarding an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for professional services for Engineering and Environmental Mitigation Services for "Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements", Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-81058 in the amount of $545,964; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, to execute an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, Attachment 1.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to approve awarding an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for professional services for Engineering and Environmental Mitigation Services for "Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements, Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-81058 in the amount of $545,964; and authorize the City Manager, to execute an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, Attachment 1.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
13. Request to Consider Removal of Commissioner Deanna Gonzalez from the Community Life Commission
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It is recommended that the City Council remove District Two (2) appointee, Commissioner Deanna Gonzalez, from the Community Life Commission, based on numerous absences (excused/unexcused).
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 5-1 (COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA OPPOSED, COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to remove District Two (2) appointee, Commissioner Deanna Gonzalez, from the Community Life Commission, based on numerous absences (excused/unexcused).
14. Naming the Phillips Ranch Greenbelt, Playground in Civic Center Historic District, and the Meadow View Demonstration Garden
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the name recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission for the Phillips Ranch Greenbelt, Playground in the Civic Center Historic District, and the Meadow View Demonstration Garden; or 2) Reject the name recommendations for the Phillips Ranch Greeneblt, the Playground in the Civic Center Historic District, and the Meadow View Demonstration Garden, discuss alternate names, and approve alternate park names.
Public Works Senior Management Analyst Lindsay McElwain gave the staff presentation.
Councilmembers gave name suggestions and comments about each park before taking actions.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to name the Phillips Ranch Greenbelt as "Greenbelt Park."
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to name the playground in Civic Center Historic District as "Kids World Pomona."
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CANALES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to name the Meadow View Demonstration Garden as "Meadow View Demonstration Garden."
15. Acceptance of Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Accept the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the Amount of $440,000;
2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26
OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $440,000
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 as to Form by the City Attorney;
4) Adopt the following DUI/CDL Checkpoint operation directives:
a. If Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), or any other federal agency conducting immigration enforcement, arrives at a Pomona Police checkpoint operation, it will be shut down and cancelled immediately. b. Signage will include "Not an ICE Checkpoint" for vehicles approaching the checkpoint.
c. Concerned members of the public will be allowed to monitor the checkpoint from a designated area outside of the checkpoint work area, or any other area the public is allowed to access. Observers cannot interfere with normal checkpoint operations.
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO A FUTURE MEETING; NO MOTION WAS MADE.
16. Receive and File the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Unaudited Year-End Overview, Review the FY 2025-26 General Fund 1st Quarter Budget Report, and Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2025-26 General Fund 1st Quarter Budget Report, and Adopt a Resolution amending the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Authorized staffing Changes and Adopt a Resolution to amend the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement (CIP) Budget
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Unaudited Year-End Overview 2) Review the FY 2025-26 General Fund 1st Quarter Budget Report 3) Adopt the following Resolutions:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-136 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY_2025-2€
OPERATING BUDGET BY DECREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES BY
$11,442,627 AND DECREASING APPROPRIATIONS BY $11,329,022 AND
AUTHORIZING CHANGES TO THE CITYS AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS RESOLUTION NO. 2025-138 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP A AND B
EMPLOYEES BY ADDING THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC &
BUSINESS AFFAIRS CLASSIFICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-139 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5 TO ADD
THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC & BUSINESS AFFAIRS
CLASSIFICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-143 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF гНЕ CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-2ł
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATINC $418,088 OF AVAILABLE RECOVERED POMONA ENERGY CHOICE ADMIN COSTS TO "CITY HALL COMPLEX REMODEL AND FLOORING," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-74115
Finance Director Andrew Mowbray gave the staff presentation.
Councilmember Garcia and Councilmember Martin asked brief questions about the item.
Mayor Sandoval gave closing comments.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Unaudited Year-End Overview; and review the FY 2025-26 General Fund 1st Quarter Budget Report; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-136, Resolution No. 2025-138, and Resolution No. 2025-139.
17. Follow-Up Discussion Regarding Class 4 Bike Path on Arrow Highway Related to Light Rail "A" (Gold) Line and First Last Mile Improvements It is recommended that the City Council provide follow-up discussion and direction related to the following alternatives regarding the construction of a two direction Class 4 Separated Bike Lane on the south side of the street on Arrow Highway that came out of the September 8, 2025 Council Meeting, and provide direction regarding the funding shortfall:
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1) Alternative 1 (as presented at the September 8, 2025 Council Meeting); or 2) Alternative 4 (as directed by Council to look into costs and feasibility at the September 8, 2025 Council Meeting); and
3) Upon conclusion of the discussion of Arrow Highway bicycle lane alternatives, provide direction regarding addressing the Project's $1.2 to $2.2 million deficit (depending upon which alternative is chosen).
Public Works Director Meg McWade gave the staff presentation.
San Gabriel Valley of Council of Governments Manager of Transportation Roy Choi and SGVCOG Director of Capital Project Kevin Lai were present.
City Councilmembers asked questions and had a brief discussion.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to direct staff to move forward with Alternative 4.
18. Award of Professional Consultant Services Agreement for the Update to the Pavement Management Program to ICC-IMS
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a one-year contract to ICC-IMS to develop a Pavement Management Plan Update to the City's Pavement Management Program (PMP) for a not-to-exceed amount of $143, 198; and
2) Authorize the City Manager or designed to execute the agreement with ICC-IMS, and any extensions or amendments thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney.
Public Works Director Meg McWade gave the staff presentation.
City Councilmembers gave brief comments.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to award a one-year contract to ICC-IMS to develop a Pavement Management Plan Update to the City's Pavement Management Program (PMP) for a not-to-exceed amount of $143,198; and authorize the City Manager or designed to execute the agreement with ICC-IMS, and any extensions or amendments thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. the Current
non Exclusive Toving Francises for City Inted Tonce Extending It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Open the public hearing and after receiving testimony and public comment, close the hearing; and
2) Introduce and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4361 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE CURRENT
NON-EXCLUSIVE TOWING FRANCHISES FOR CITY-INITIATED TOWS TO SANDERS TOWING INC., S & J TOWING SERVICE, INC., CARPE CARMA, L.L.C., dba POMONA VALLEY TOWING, ING., AND AL & SON'S TOWING, INC. FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS
Police Chief Ellis gave a brief introduction of the item.
Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing, and with no speakers, Mayor Sandoval closed the public hearing.
City Councilmembers asked brief questions.
Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole exited the Council Chambers at 10:38 p.m. but did not return in time for the vote.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CANALES, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to introduce, and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4361.
Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole returned to the Council Chambers at 10:41 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned in remembrance of Olegario Jimenez at 10:56 p.m. on November 17, 2025.
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Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
10. - TIM SANDOVAL
ROSALIA A. BUTLER, MMC
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
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From: Robles, Diana
Sent: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 8:46 AM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: URGENT: consider for rent ordinance TONIGHT -- Forwarded message --
From: Mel M
Date: Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Subject: URGENT: consider for rent ordinance TONIGHT
To: <[email protected]>, <[email protected], <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>. <Lorraine. [email protected]>
Public Comment on Agenda: 2nd Reading of Rent Control Ordinance Nov. 17, 2025
Dear Pomona City Council,
Thank you for making the updates to the rent control ordinance. Please ensure some more clarity on the following:
1. What it means to be 'living' in the unit and who a 'tenant' is. The way the ordinance is written now doesn't clarify that, and that is very important as it's a matter of thousands of dollars in potential relocation subsidies that the landlord would have to pay. Namely, what is the difference between a 'qualified tenant' and 'all other tenants who have lived in the unit'. Recommendation: make it crystal clear and avoid lawsuits, please state that they must be listed on the lease. Tenants sometimes have longer-term guests and it is very hard for landlords to determine who "actually" lives there. If you don't clarify this, it will be a matter of she says-he says.
2. For the relocation assistance/ subsidies, the State mandates one month rent. That seems minimal, but then your $12,998 price tag per 'qualified tenant' and $6,164 for others is exorbitant. I appreciate that smaller landlords have to pay less, but only by $1000 or so. This will break the bank for small landlords and they will not bother doing major renovations as needed for the unit.
3. It is unclear how it will be proven if the tenant receives relocation subsidies from another currently-mandated $12,998. From the way I read the document, this would NOT exempt the a progressive amount or the difference of the two.
Thank you, and I hope you can clarify this before voting tonight. -Melissa Michelson