505 S. Garey Ave
City of Pomona Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
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
Monday, October 20, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9)
Workers' Compensation Claim Settlement - Compromise & Release (New Money)/Police Chief Michael Ellis
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d) (1)) Citizens for Amending Prop L, et al. v. City of Pomona, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 19STCP00482
C) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
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D) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1))
Agency-designated representative:
René Anderson, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Employee organizations:
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
E) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property/APN's: 83410020-06,-07,-08,-11, -12, -13, -17, -21, and -24; and 83410010-12, -13,-31,-32, and -39
Negotiating Parties: M and A Gabaee LP
City's Negotiator: Anita Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
Property/APN: 8341005029
Negotiating Parties: Pomona Fox Theater Master Tenant LLC Lessee c/o Pomona Fox Theater LLC Lessor
City's Negotiator: Anita Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
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 that for Item A - Anticipated Litigation, City Council by a vote of 6-0-1 (Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole Abstained) to approve an $80,000 settlement on that matter. City Attorney Carvalho advised there was no reportable action on any of the other Closed Session Items.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Lustro led the pledge of allegiance.
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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
Karla Shipman, Assistant City Clerk
Ryan Rodriguez, Pomona Police Captain
PRESENTATIONS
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Proclaiming the Month of October as "National Community Planning Month" in the City of Pomona Vice Mayor Lustro presented the proclamation to Planning Division staff. Planning Manager Geoffrey Starns gave a few comments about the work of Planning staff and gave thanks to City Council.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
*This was heard after Consent Calendar Item No. 2.
Councilmember Canales announced upcoming events: Palomares Park Haunted House, Dia de Los Muertos Celebration at Lopez Urban Farm, and the Kindness Carnival.
Councilmember Martin thanked Public Works and volunteer participants for their support of the Love Your Park Day. Councilmember Martin shared concerns about two signal lights possibly not working properly in District 1 and announced an upcoming community meeting with Police Chief Michael Ellis and Public Works Director Meg McWade.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole announced the upcoming District 4 Area Commander meeting and encouraged folks to get the flu vaccine. Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole attended a fall festival.
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Councilmember Garcia announced the upcoming Pomona Little League Trunk O' Treat event, and the Pomona Public Library Trick O' Treat event.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott gave an update regarding fire services: the joint ad-hoc committee between the City of Pomona and La Verne met twice, however since then the City of La Verne decided to continue as its own City operated Fire Department. City Manager Scott recommended formally disbanding the joint ad-hoc committee and recommended establishing a City of Pomona Ad-hoc Committee to continue oversight of the matter while negotiations with the Los Angeles County Fire Department remain ongoing.
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:
Gwendolyn Blume discussed overlay districts in Pomona and discussed concerns with lack of affordable housing as it related to homelessness.
Julian Ibanez Mandujano advised next month would be Native American Heritage Month and requested the City formally acknowledge November as Native American Heritage Martin Landeros, St. Madeline Catholic Church, invited the public to support the upcoming procession of the church.
Jeffrey Michaelson discussed various laws at the state and federal level that will impact the City in regard to homelessness.
Yesenia Miranda Meza, Indigenous Knowledge, requested the City proclaim November as Native American Heritage Month
Dr. Angelica Merel, ROADS Academy School of Pomona, discussed an upcoming charter high school in the City of Pomona with an expected opening date of Fall 2026.
Willie Merel, ROADS Academy School of Pomona, continued discussing the upcoming charter high school in the City of Pomona.
Carlos Goytia discussed November as Native American Heritage Month.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Consent Calendar Item No. 2, pulled for public comment.
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:
September 15, 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 September 15, 2025.
2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 4359 Amending the Pomona City Code by Adopting the Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance of 2025 and Amending FY 2025-26 Operating Budget by Appropriating $82,000 from General Fund Reserves for Rental Registry Software
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Introduce, waive further and give second reading to 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
2) Adopt the following resolution:
FUND RESERVES FOR RENTAL REGISTRY SOFTWARE
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements, amendments, and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the Rent Stabilization Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
*This item was pulled for public comment.
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*Please see attachment for emails submitted regarding this item.
Neighborhood Services Director Beverly Johnson gave a brief introduction of the item.
The following public speakers spoke in support of the item:
Claudia Bautista Ana Martinez Jeffrey Michaelson Helena Whitney Debra Mendez Esequiel Cruz Lucia Zepeda Evelia Rocha
Estella Vasquez Marsha Giles Veronica Morales Hilda Osorio Juan Granados Chris Nunez Yesenia M. Meza Maria Garcia
Maria Luisa Ramos Larry Rivas Ulysses Contes Mayra Valdez Mariana Herrera Rosa Hernandez John Nolte
The following people submitted non-speaker cards in support of the item:
Melissa Murga Patricia Mendoza Samuel Hancox Geraldine Fletcher Martha Rios Gloria Barrera Carolyn Shipman Ana Rocha
Julian Riot Trujillo Joanna Hudson
Leonel Muñoz Natalie Aceves Gwendolyn Blume
Olga Gastelum Hanan Gibani Rebecca Francese
The following public speakers spoke in opposition to the item:
Matthew Lyons Dan Ponting
Matthew Buck Robert Kasner
Jesus Rojas Loc Truong
Mark Warren Laura S. Estel
Lupe Ruiz submitted a non-speaker card in opposition to the item.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, FAILED 3-4 (COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, COUNCILMEMBER CANALES OPPOSED), to introduce, waive further and give second reading to Ordinance No. 4359; and to adopt Resolution No. 2025-124; and authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements, amendments, and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the Rent Stabilization Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Mayor Sandoval requested staff to bring back the proposed ordinance without the rental registry program to a future meeting.
Councilmember Garcia asked brief questions.
City Manager Scott answered Councilmember Garcia's questions.
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Mayor Sandoval called a recess at 8:25 p.m.
Mayor Sandoval resumed the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 4360, Approving Specific Plan Amendment (SPA-001401-2024) to Establish New Sign Regulations in the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4360 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA-001401-2024) TO REMOVE EXISTING SECTION 2.9 "SIGNAGE REGULATIONS" IN THE POMONA CORRIDORS SPECIFIC PLAN AND
REPLACE WITH SECTION .630 "SIGNS" OF THE POMONA ZONING AND
DEVELOPMENT CODE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 4360.
4. 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 $492,981
It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the Governing Board of the City of Pomona Housing Authority take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-105 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE CITY OF POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVING
THE ACCEPTANCE OF A HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PROGRAM GRANT AWARD, TO RECEIVE FUNDING TOTALING $492,981, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 BUDGET BY INCREASE REVENUE
ESTIMATES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE SAME AMOUNT
2) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as required for the administration of the Foster to Independence (FYI) Program; 3) Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority or her designee to execute the contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of the grant award.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-105; and approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as required for the administration of the Foster to Independence (FYI) Program; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related with this action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form
5. Resolution to Amend the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating Two New Projects, Closing Two Projects, And Appropriating CIP Carryover Discretionary Funding and Community Development Block Grant Funding to Several Projects
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-112 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2025-26 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING TWO NEW
PROJECTS, "PALOMARES PARK SOCCER FIELD REHABILTATION,"
PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71129 AND APPROPRIATING $50,561 OF DISTRICT 6 CIP CARRYOVER DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO THE PROJECT, AND "WESTMONT PARK RESTROOM REHABILITATION," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71130, AND APPROPRIATING $17,688 TO THE PROJECT, CLOSING AN UNFUNDED PROJECT, "CIVIC CENTER TILE REHABILITATION," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71126, CLOSING AND UNAPPROPRIATING $40,0000 OF DISTRICT 5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM "WESTMONT PARK SOFTBALL FIELD REHABILITATION," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71120 AND CLOSING THE PROJECT, AND APPROPRIATING THIS FUNDING AND $636,636 OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 2025-26 ALLOCATIONS TO VARIOUS
PROJECTS AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT A
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-112.
6. Approving the Naming of Authorized Agents to be kept on File with Cal OES for the Purpose of Obtaining Federal and State Disaster Assistance Funds It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-115 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE CITY
MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR, AND
FINANCE DIRECTOR/CITY TREASURER AS AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO BE
KEPT ON FILE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-115
7. Receive and File the Quarterly Summary of Approved City Council Sponsorships and Remaining Fund Balances
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the summary of approved City Council Sponsorships and remaining fund balances.
VIOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED -0, to receive and file the summary of approved City Council Sponsorships and remaining fund balances.
8. Approval of a New Five-Year Master On-Call Consultant List for Professional Services Beginning November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2030 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the new five-year Master On-Call Consultant List, comprised of 72 professional and technical consultant firms, for use in procuring professional services as allowed by the Pomona Municipal Code for public works projects including those within the City's Adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and
2) Authorize the City Manager or designed to enter into five-year Consultant Retainer Master Agreements (in substantially the form included hereto as Attachment No. 1) for Professional Consulting Services with the 72 professional and technical consultant firms as needed on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval of non-substantive changes by the Cily Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the new five-year Master On-Call Consultant List, comprised of 72 professional and technical consultant firms, for use in procuring professional services as allowed by the Pomona Municipal Code for public works projects including those within the City's Adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and authorize the City Manager or designed to enter into five-year Consultant Retainer Master Agreements (in substantially the form included hereto as Attachment No. 1) for Professional Consulting Services with the 72 professional and technical consultant firms as needed on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval of non-substantive changes by the City Attorney.
9. Award a Contract to Marina Landscape, Inc. for the Construction of Various Runoff Capture and Water Quality Improvements
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Approve the project, as described below, as being categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301;
2) Award a construction contract to Marina Landscape, Inc. for "Runoff Capture and Water Quality Improvements Various Locations, "Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-81059 to include Base Bid and Additive Alternate of various runoff capture and water quality improvements at various locations in the amount of $855,284; and,
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contact and all related documents with Marina Landscape on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the project, as described below, as being categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301; award a construction contract to Marina Landscape, Inc. for "Runoff Capture and Water Quality Improvements at Various Locations, "Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-81059 to include Base Bid and Additive Alternate of various runoff capture and water quality improvements at various locations in the amount of $855,284; and, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contact and all related documents with Marina Landscape on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
10. Establishing the Order of Appointment of the Vice-Mayor and Selecting and Designating District 4 Councilmember, Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole, as Vice-Mayor It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-120 - 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 4 COUNCILMEMBER, ELIZABETH ONTIVEROS-COLE, AS
VICE-MAYOR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-120.
11. Accept Elderly Nutrition Program Grant Funds from Los Angeles County for Senior Meal Services in the Amount of $462,500 and Amend the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget Senior Nutrition Grant Fund by Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriations in the Amount of $54,300
) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-123 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO ACCEPT ELDRELY NUTRITION
GRANT FUNDS FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR SENIOR MEAL
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $462,500 AND AMEND THE FY 2025-26
OPERATING BUDGET SENIOR NUTRITION GRANT FUND BY INCREASING
REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$54,300
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any subsequent amendments, subject to review by the City Attorney, as of July 1, 2025.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-123; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any subsequent amendments, subject to review by the City Attorney, as of July 1, 2025.
12. Approval of Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Administrative Services with the California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Administrative Services (Amendment) with CalChoice; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment and related documents with CalChoice, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Administrative Services (Amendment) with CalChoice; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment and related documents with CalChoice, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. on October 20, 2025.
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Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
RÓSALIA 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
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From: Bobles, Diana
TOI Bobles, Diana
Subjecti FW: Gloria Hernandez
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 5:25:03 PM
From: Zandra Hernandez
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 11:46 PM
To: Garcia, Nora
<Nora.Garcia@pomonaca govs Subject: Gloria
Hernandez
(CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
I am a Pomona renter, and I do not want my landlord supplying the city with private details about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent I pay. That is private information and none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record.
Please vote NO on Ordinance 4359.
Sincerely,
:
Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:21 PM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY ..Original Message-..
From: Roberto Hernandez
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 1:53 PM
To: Butler, Rosalla <[email protected]; Carvalho, Sonla {BBK Law) <[email protected]»; Scott, Anlta <[email protected]>
Subject: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY CAUTION: This emall originated from outside of your organization. Do not cllck links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content Is safe.
Dear Pomona Officials,
I am a Pomona renter and I do not want my landlord supplying the city with private detalls about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent I pay. That is private Information and none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record.
Please vote NO on Ordinance 4359.
Sincerely, Roberto Hernandez
:
Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:22 PM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY Rosalla A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Emmanuel Magana Jr'
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 10:41 AM
To: Butler, Rosalia <Rosalia. [email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) < [email protected]>; Scott, Anita <[email protected]>
Subject: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Pomona Officials,
Lam a Pomona renter and l do not want my landlord supplying the city with private details about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent I pay. That is private information and none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record.
I vote NO! on Ordinance 4359.
:
Sincerely, Emmanuel M.
1 Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:24 PM
To: Robles, Diana
subject: FW: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY Rosalia A. Butler, ЖтС
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Meza, Oscar
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 10:11 AM
To: Butler, Rosalia < Rosalia. [email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia {BBK Law) < [email protected]>; Scott, Anita <[email protected]>
Subject: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY (CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization: Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Pomona Officials,
I am a Pomona renter and I do not want my landlord supplying the city with private details about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent 1 pay. That is private information and none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record. We are already protected by state law.
Thank youl
Please vote NO on Ordinance 4359.
Sincerely,
Oscar M. Meza
Oscar M. Meza
1 Robles, Diana'
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:24 PM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: • FW: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY Rosalia A. Butler. Жте
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Lisa Marie Deatherage
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 7:40 AM
To: Butler, Rosalia <[email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]>; Scott, Anita <[email protected]>
Subject: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
I am requesting that you do not put any of my personal information out for anyone. I am the resident here.
My name is Lisa Marie Deatherage and I'm asking that you keep all my personal information exactly that personal.
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Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:27 PM
To: Robles; Diana ·:
Subject: FW: DON'T+PUT+MY+PERSONAL+ INFORMATION +IN+A+RENT+ REGISTRY +NO+ON+ 4359
:
Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: laura mendoza
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 10:51 PM
To: Butler, Rosalia <Rosalia. [email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <Sonia. [email protected]>; Scott, Anita <[email protected]>
Subject: DON'T+PUT+MY+PERSONAL INFORMATION+IN+A+RENT+REGISTRY+NO+ON+4359 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Pomona Officials,
I am a Pomona renter, and I do not want my landlord supplying the city with private details about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent l pay. That is private information and none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record.
Please vote NO on Ordinance 4359.
Sincerely,
«faura fevario~
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Robles, Diana
From: . Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:27 PM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY • Rosalia A. Butter, Жте
City Clerk
:
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Faith Najjar
'Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 8:43 PM
To: Butler, Rosalia <Rosalia. [email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]>; Scott, Anita <[email protected]>
Subject: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Pomona Officials,
1 am a Pomona renter and | do not want my landlord supplying the city with private details about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent I pay. That is private information and none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record.
Please vote NO on Ordinance 4359.
Robles, Diana
From: , Butler; Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:27 PM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
----Original Message-...
From: Kaysey Guerrero
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 8:40 PM
To: Butler, Rosalia <[email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]; Scott, Anita <[email protected]>
Subject: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Pomona Officials,
I am a Pomona renter and I do not want my landlord supplying the city with private details about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent.I pay. That is private information and none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record.
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Please vote NO on Ordinance 4359.
Sincerely,
Kaysey Guerrero
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Robles, Diana
From: Montellano, Maura
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 4:10 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: FW: [noPHI] Public comment for today's meeting Attachments: Council Meeting Public Comment.odt
Maura E. Montellano
Executive Assistant
Mayor and Council | Administration
www.pomonaca.gov
From: Mary Monzon
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To: Montellano, Maura <Maura. [email protected]>
Subject: [noPHI] Public comment for today's meeting
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Good afternoon,
I planned on attending today's meeting in person. Unfotunately, I am sick and can't be there to share my public comment for agenda item 2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 4359 Amending the Pomona City Code by Adopting the Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance of 2025 and Amending FY 2025-26 Operating Budget by Appropriating $82,000 from General Fund Reserves for Rental Registry Software.
I have attached my comment and would be grateful if it could be shared with the City Council.
Mary Monzón
She/Her/Hers
Housing Manager
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Tri-City Mental Health
1 Robles, Diana
From: Yazmin Barrera
Sent: • Monday, October 20, 2025 4:00 PM
To: City Clerk; Scott, Anita
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: ct I VOTE YES ON ORDINANCE #4359 PERMANENT RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE ¡CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
My name is Hanan Gibani, I am a tenant in the city of Pomona and urge you to keep the amended Permanent Rent Stabllization Ordinance along with the Rental Registry. It is very Important for the City of Pomona to have accountability of how many landlords are doing business in our cityl Please VOTE YES TO PASS ORDINANCE #4359 AS IS ALONG WITH THE RENTAL REGISTRY.
Sincerely,
Commissioner Hanan Gibani
Police Oversight Commissioner
Pomona resident & tenant
Robles, Diana
From: Gwendolyn Blume •
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 3:06 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: YES ON 4359
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Please find our ballots in favor of ordinance 4359.
Robles, Diana
From: Gwendolyn Blume
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 3:02 PM :
To: City. Clerk
Subject: YES ON 4359
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Good afternoon Anita,
Please find the attached ballots in favor of Ordinance 4359. ....
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Robles, Diana
From: Patricia Mendoza
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 2:04 PM
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Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
My name is Patricia, and l am a Statewide Organizer and a tenant. I stand in support of tenants in the City of Pomona and urge you to uphold the amended Permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance along with the Rental Registry-as is.
It is crucial for the City of Pomona to ensure transparency and accountability regarding how many landlords are operating within city limits.
Please vote YES to pass:
Ordinance #4359 (Permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance) The Rental Registry
Resolution No. 2025-124- Amending the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget to appropriate $82,000 from General Fund reserves for Rental Registry software.
Sincereiy,
Patricia Mendoza
Patricia Mendoza
Statewide Online to Offline Organizer
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Robles, Diana
From: Sandra
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 1:12 PM
To: Scott, Anita; City Clerk
Subject: I VOTE YES ON ORDINANCE #4359 PERMANENT RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open. [attachments unless you reçognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear City of Pomona Mayor and Council Member,
My name is Sandra Avila I am a terant in the city of Pomona and urge you to keep the amended Permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance along with the Rental Registry. It is very important for the City of Pomona to have accountability of how many landlords are doing business in our cityl Please VOTE YES TO PASS ORDINANCE #4359 AS IS ALONG WITH THE RENTAL REGISTRY.
Sincerely, Sandra Avila
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Pomona resident & tenant
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Robles, Diana
From: Bütler, Rosalia
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 12:20 PM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 43591 DON'T BANKRUPT POMONA Rosalia A. Butler, MMG:
City Clerk i
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Queenie Lam sun.
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2025 3:11 PM
To: Scott, Anita <Anita. [email protected]»; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]>; Butler, Rosalia <[email protected]>
Cc: Queenie Lam
Subject: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 43591 DON'T BANKRUPT POMONAl CAUTIÓN: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Mayor, council members, city attorney, city manager, city clerks:
I have owned properties in Pomona for over 12 years. I invited you to talk to my current tenants- most of them occupied in these properties over 7 years. Most of them I have not raised rent in the past 3 years plus, and the rent i charged is well below market. 1 kept the properties in decent conditions and pay all license annually:
With your new proposed rent control ordinances, I have to consider increase rent every single years to keep up with increased property tax and high insurance costs. If we need to sell the property or take back for personal reasons, it's not fair that land provider have to pay costly relocation costs. It's already expensive to gef rental license in the city, and the increase in the fees will only impact the end user(renters). It's unnecessary to require, land providers to provide all the details of renter data, it creates too much work and cost for both us and the city. I always feel uncomfortable
dealing with the city of pomona, it's not business friendly perhaps that's how you want to present it. At,this point, 1 am very hesitant
to keep owning rentals in the city, If that's your purpose, you definitely succeed. This will greatly discouraged people to own properties in the city, hence property values will be in decline in a quick pace. The city of Pomona should rely on California tenat protection legistration AB1482 and use cost savings for rental assistance to peopleiwho deserving it. 10 It is important all of our voice gets heard, as a democratlc country as the entire world looked up, no law should created based on cily authorities, I am certain none of us want to live under dictatorship.
Thank you...
Lam family
Thank you! Have a great day.. ®
the Lam family,
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Robles, Diana
From: . Butler, Rosalia
Sent: • Monday, October 20, 2025 12:17 PM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: W: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 4359! DON'T BANKRUPT POMONAL Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
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From: Julie Mestas
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 11:17 AM
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I'm at Tenant here in Pomona and am against this rental registryll! I don't want government in my büsfressill Thank you,
Nicholas Warren
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Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 12:17 PM
To: Robles, Diana
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Subject: #W: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 4359| DON'T BANKRUPT POMONA! Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
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From: Julie Mestas
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025.11:21 AM
To: Sandoval, Tim <[email protected]»; Martin, Debra <[email protected]>; Preclado, Victor <[email protected]»; Garcia, Nora <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Ontiveros- Cole, Elizabeth <[email protected]›; Lustro, Steve <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Canales, Lorraine Lorraine. [email protected]> Cc: Scott, Anita <Anita. Scott@pomionaca:gov>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]; Butler, Rosalla <[email protected]>
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Dear Mayor and Council Members,
VOTE NO on this rental registry!!! Enough money has been wasted by the Cityl!! I don't want government in my business, nor do I want to pay any more fees!!! Rents, utilities, food and life are expensive enough without MORE costs!!! I'm against Ordinance 4359lll
Jason Warren
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Robles, Diana
From:. Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 12:17 PM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 4359| DON'T BANKRUPT POMONA! :.
Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620:2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
•-Original Message-....
From: Julie Mestas
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 11:22 AM
To: Sandoval, Tim <[email protected]>; Martin, Debra <Debra. [email protected]»; Preciado, Victor ‹[email protected]»; Garcia, Nora <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Ontiveros- Cole, Elizabeth <[email protected]>; Lustro, Steve <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Canales, Lorraine < Lorraine. [email protected]> Cc: Scott, Anita <[email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]>; Butler, Rosalia <[email protected]»
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I'm against Ordinance 4359||| I dont want government in MY business!!! Thank you,
Julie Mestas
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Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 12:17 PM
To: •Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 4359! DON'T BANKRUPT POMONA! * Rosalla A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
City of Pomona ::
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
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--Original Message--.
From: Julie Mestas
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 11:24 AM
To: Sandoval, Tim <[email protected]›; Martin, Debra <Debra. [email protected]>; Preciado, Victor <[email protected]>; Garcia, Nora <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Ontiveros- Cole, Elizabeth Elizabeth. Ontiveros [email protected]›; Lustro, Steve ‹Steve. [email protected]>; [email protected]; Canales, Lorraine <Lorraine. [email protected]> Cc: Scott, Anita <Anita. [email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]>; Butler, Rosalia <Rosalia. [email protected]>.
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1 am against ordinance 4359.
Thank you,
Judy Bredenkamp
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Robles, Diana
From: • Butler, Rosalia
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• Monday, October 20, 2025 12:16 PM
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Subject: EW: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 4359! DON'T BANKRUPT POMONAL.
Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341 ..'
Fax: (909) 620-3710
----Original Message--.
From: Julie Mestas
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 11:26 AM
To: Sandoval, Tim « Tim. Sandoval@pomonaca,gov»; Martin, Debra <Debra. Martin@ pomonaca.gov»; Preciado, Victor ‹Victor. [email protected]>; Garcia, Nora < Nora. [email protected]>; [email protected]; Ontiveros- Cole, Elizabeth <[email protected]>; Lustro, Steve «Steve. Lustro @pomonaça.gov>; [email protected]; Canales, Lorraine <[email protected]> Cc: Scott, Anita <[email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]?; Butler, Rosalia <Rosalia. [email protected]>
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Dear Mayor and Council,
My name is Cecilia Martinez and 1 ain against ordinance 4359111 Thank you,
Cecilia Martinez
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16 Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 12:16 PM
To: Robles, Diana
subject: FW: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 43591 DON'T BANKRUPT POMONAI, Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
--Original Message-...
From: Julie Mestas
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 11:26 AM
To: Sandoval, Tim <[email protected]»; Martin, Debra <[email protected]»; Preciado, Victor <[email protected]>; Garcia, Nora <[email protected]; [email protected]; Ontiveros- Cole, Elizabeth Elizabeth. [email protected]>; Lustro, Steve <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Canales, Lorraine <[email protected]> Cc: Scott, Anita <Anita. [email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]>; Butler, Rosalia <Rosalia. [email protected]?
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Dear Mayor and Council,
I am against ordinance 4359l11
Thank you,
Sergio Martinez
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Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 12:16 PM
To: Robles, Diana :
Subject: FW: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 4359! DON'T BANKRUPT POMONA! Rosalia A. Butler, MC :
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: David Speidel
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 11:30 AM
To: Sandoval, Tim «Tim. [email protected]>; Martin, Debra ‹Debra. [email protected]>; Preciado, Victor ‹[email protected]›; Garcia, Nora ‹Nora. [email protected]›; Nora Zulema Garcla' <[email protected]>; Ontiveros-Cole, Elizabeth <Elizabeth. [email protected]>; Lustro, Steve <[email protected]>;[email protected]; Canales, Lorraine <Lorraine. [email protected]> Cc: Scott, Anita <Anita. [email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) < Sonia. [email protected]>; Butler, Rosalia <Rosalla.Butler@pomonaca:gov>
Subject: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 4359| DON'T BANKRUPT POMONAI CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
HIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT PROTECT RENTERS-IT BURDENS THEM, If adopted, it will guarantee a 5 percent annual rent increase for every renter in Pomona. Someone paying $2,000 per month now, in 2 years, will be paying $2,205 PLUS ½ the cost of an unnecessary Rent Registry fee.
CALIFORNIA'S TENANT PROTECTION ACT OF 2019 (AB 1482) already, provides strong renter safeguards-limiting rent increases and ensuring relocation assistance-all at no cost to tenants, property owners, or the City of Pomona. There is simply no justification for creating a costly, and redundant local ordinance,
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Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 12:16 PM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: EW: VOTE+NO+ON + ORDINANCE+4359|++DON'T +BANKRUPT +POMONA! Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Reyes Inc
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 11:51 AM
To: Sandoval, Tim <[email protected]>; Martin, Debra <Debra. [email protected]>; Preciado, Victor «[email protected]»; Garcia, Nora ‹[email protected]>; Nora Zulema Garcia'. <[email protected]>; Ontiveros-Cole, Elizabeth Elizabeth. [email protected]>; Lustro, Steve <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Canales, Lorraine <Lorraine. [email protected]> Cc: Scott, Anita <Anita. Scott@pomonacagovs; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]; Butler, Rosalia <[email protected]>
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I help my elderly mom with her rental. She has a home in Pomona and has been in resident since the 60's. She is completely against Pomona rent control. I am urging you not to pass this ordinance THERE IS NO CREDIBLE, VERIFIABLE EVIDENCE OR DATA to support the Findings and Purpose section of the proposed Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance or the two existing urgency rent stabilization ordinances. Even the City's own Housing Authority has cannot produce any data justifying the need for these measures.
19 THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT PROTECT RENTERS- IT BURDENS THEM. If adopted, it will guarantee a 5 percent annual rent increase for every renter in Pomona. Someone paying $2,000 per month now, in 2 years, will be paying $2,205 PLUS ½ the cost of an unnecessary Rent Registry fee.
CALIFORNIA'S TENANT PROTECTION ACT OF 2019 (AB 1482) already provides strong renter safeguards—limiting rent increases and ensuring relocation assistance-all at no cost to tenants, property owners, or the City of Pomona. There is simply no justification for creating a costly and redundant local ordinance,
POMONA HAS PAID MORE THAN $700,000 TO JUST 2 CONSULTANTS. After countless hours of meetings, presentations, and studies, the City has nothing to show for ituno verified data, no meaningful analysis, and most importantly no demonstrated need for this ordinance. ...
POMONA IS NEARLY BROKE. The City's 2025-2026 budget is already out of balance by $5.5 million, Measure Y remains unfunded, and cost increases of a new LA County Fire contract will further deepen the deficit.
THE REAL REASON OF THIS ORDINANCE is that it is project to increase general fund revenue by as much as $3.2 million annually from rental registry fees collected from landlords and tenants. The council is not interested in protecting renters, only interested in increased general fund revenues.
Thank you!
....
Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 12:11 PM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 4359! DON'T BANKRUPT POMONA!.
Rosalia A. • Butler, MMC
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Su Viswanathan
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 12:06 PM
To: Martin, Debra <[email protected]›; Ontiveros-Cole, Elizabeth Elizabeth. Ont/veros- [email protected]>; Garcia, Nora «Nora. [email protected]>; Canales, Lorraine < Lorraine. [email protected]>; Butler, Rosalia <[email protected]>; Lustro, Steve <[email protected]>; Sandoval, Tim <[email protected]>; Preciado, Victor' < Victor. [email protected]>
Subject: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 43591 DON'T BANKRUPT POMONA! CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
THERE IS NO CREDIBLE, VERIFIABLE EVIDENCE OR DATA to support the Findings and Purpose section of the proposed Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance or the two existing urgency, rent stabilization ordinances. Even the City's own Housing Authority has cannot produce any data justifying the need for these THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT PROTECT RENTERS-IT BURDENS THEM. If adopted, it will guarantee a 5 percent annual rent increase for every renter in Pomona. Someone paying $2,000 per month now, in 2 years; will be paying $2,205 PLUS ½ the cost of an unnecessary Rent Registry fee.
CALIFORNIA'S TENANT PROTECTION ACT OF 2019 (AB 1482) already provides strong renter safeguards. limiting rent increases and ensuring relocation assistance all at no cost to tenards, property owners, or the City of Pomona. There is simply no justification for creating a costly and redundant local ordinance.
21 POMONA HAS PAID MORE THAN $700,000 TO JUST 2 CONSULTANTS. After countless hours of meetings, presentations, and studies, the City has nothing to show for it....no verifled data, no meaningtul analysis, and most importantly no demonstrated need for this ordinance.
THERE IS NO CREDIBLE, VERIFIÄBLE EVIDENCE OR DATA to support the Findings and Purpose section of the proposed Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance or the two existing urgency rent stabilization ordinances. Even the City's own Housing Authority has cannot produce any data justifying the need for these THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT PROTECT RENTERS-IT BURDENS THEM. If adopted, it will guarantee a 5 percent annual rent increase for every renter in Pomona. Someone paying $2,000 per month now, in 2 years, will be paying $2,205 PLUS ½ the cost of an unnecessary Rent Registry fee.
CALIFORNIA'S TENANT PROTECTION ACT OF 2019 (AB 1482) already provides strong renter safeguards-limiting rent increases and ensuring relocation assistance-all at no cost to tenants, property owners, or the City of Pomona. There is simply no justification for creating a costly and redundant local ordinance.
POMONA HAS PAID MORE THAN $700,000 TO JUST 2 CONSULTANTS. After countless hours of meetings, presentations, and studies, the City has nothing to show for i.... no verified data, no meaningful analysis, and most importantly no demoristrated need for this ordinance. .!.
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Robles, Diana
From: Alfred Twu
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 11:50 AM
To: City Clerk; Scott, Anita
Subject: Please vote Yes on Rent Stabilization Ordinance 4359 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organizatiori. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear City Council,
Please vote Yes on Ordinance 4359 as is, along with the Rental Registry and the resolutión 2025-124 to allocate $82,000 from the General Fund for rental registry software.
A Rental Registry would both make sure all landlords doing business in Pomona follow the law, and provide data on housing costs in the city.
the tenants in the city of Pomona and urge you to keep the amended Permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance along with the Rental Registry as is! It is very important for the City of Pomona to have accountability of how many landlords are doing business in the city of Pomonal ( Thank you.
Alfred Twu
MAN NNN
Robles, Diana
From: Sunny SOON
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 11:00 AM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Ordinance #4359
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Greetings,
I am writing to show my full support for YES on ordinance #4359. We must protect rent stabilization and all Pomona residents must have access to fair housing! No one should have to worry about stabilized housing! Housing is a human right!
Shadiyah Omar
Evolve Revolutionary Access - Founder
Alkebulan Garden Project Co-Curator
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Robles, Diana
From: Butler; Rosalia
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 10:58 AM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 43591 DON'T BANKRUPT POMONAI For minutes
Rosalia A. Butler, ЖтС
City Clerk
City of Pomoha
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505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: summer girl
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2025 9:39 PM
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Cc: Lustro, Steve <[email protected]»; [email protected]; Canales, Lorraine <Lorraine. [email protected]>; Butler, Rosalia <[email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonla (BBK LạW) <[email protected]>; Scott, Anita <[email protected]> Subject: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 4359! DON'T BANKRUPT POMONA! CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
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From: A resident, business owner, and housing provider of a single family home in Pomona:
Please....
VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 4359
Thank you
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From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 10:58 AM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 4359! DON'T BANKRUPT POMONA! For minutes
Rosalla A. Butler, MCMC
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
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Dear Sir and Madam.
As housing providers in Pomona, we strongly urge you to vote NO on Ordinance 4359. While well- intentioned, this measure will inadvertently exacerbate the housing crisis and increase costs for both landlords and tenants.
We own and manage properties across multiple cities and have firsthand experience in the housing industry. Passing this ordinance would be a grave mistake with far-reaching negative. consequences.
Thank you for considering our perspective.
Sincerely,
James Oo.
28 Frank Oo Management
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Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
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Rosalia A. Butler, ЖЖС.
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We have an ordinance. We don't need another reason for HDL to be City of Pomona's Revenue Department.
Nancy Cooney
30 Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia 1.
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Subject: FW: DON'T PUT MY RENTAL INFORMATION IN YOUR BASE! NO on 4359.
Rosalia A. Butter. ЖС,
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City of Pomona
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Pomona, CA 91769
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Dear Pomona Officials,
Lam a Pomona renter and I do not want my landlord supplying the city with private details about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent! pay. That is private information aid none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record.
Please vote NO on Ordinance 4359..
Sincerely,
Crystal Martin
Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 10:54 AM
To: Robles, Diana
Sublect: FW: I VOTE YES ON ORDINANCE #4359 PERMANENT RENT STABILIZATION
ORDINANCE
Rosalia A. Butter, MM
City Clerk,
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Gabby Flores
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Dear City of Pomona Mayor and Council Member,
My name is Gabby Flores, I am a tenant in the city of Pomona and urge you to keep the amended Permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance along with the Rental Registry. It is very important for the City of Pomona to have accountability of how many landlords are doing business in our city! Please VOTE YES TO PASS ORDINANCE #4359 AS IS ALONG WITH THE RENTAL REGISTRY.
Sincerely,
Gabby Flores
32 Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
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Subiect: FW: VOTE NO ON ORDINANCE 4359! DON'T BANKRUPT POMONA! Rosalia A. Butter, MMO
City Clerk
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Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Harrison Smalley
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To All!!
I'm a residential property manager for 45 years. At one time i managed over 200 units in Pomona.
One problem with this and even AB1489 is the automatic 5% rent increase designed to head off unreasonable larger rent increases. But, in reality we have gone thru many periods of 5+ years with no increases possible due to the economy. So, owners will take the 5% in perpetuity resulting in enormous rents in 10 years. This will cause tenants to look to other cities to move, and owners left with vacant units.
AB1489 takes care of tenants. If Pomona has financial problems it will not be solved with this program which will costs more in salaries and inspections than the income. 33 --
Thank you.
Harrison K. Smalley, President
Landview Properties, Inc.
34 Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
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Rosalia A. Butler. MM
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City of Pomona
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Pomona, CA 91769
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Pomona City Council
S0S S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766
October 20, 2025
Subject: Opposition to Pomona's Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance Dear Honorable Members of the Pomona City Council,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance, both in its current teinporary form (Ordinance 4320, as amended by Ordinance 4329) and the proposed permanent version set to take effect on January 1, 2026. While I understand the intent to protect tenants from rising housing costs, I respectfully submit that this ordinance imposes undue burdens on property owners, risks reducing the availability of rental housing, and fails to 35 address the root causes of Pomona's housing challenges. Below, I outline several concers that warrant reconsideration of this policy.
1. Financial Strain on Small Landlords
The ordinance's strict rent increase caps—-currently the lesser of 4% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and 5% under the permanent version—-do not adequately account for the rising costs of property maintenance, taxes, insurance, and utilities.
For small landlords, who often own one or two multifamily properties, these costs frequently outpace the allowed rent increases. For example, property taxes in California can rise by up to 2% annually under Proposition 13, while maintenance costs (e.g., plumbing, roofing, or compliance with new city inspection programs) often increase at a higher rate. Limiting rent increases to 5% or less prevents landlords from covering these expenses, effectively reducing their ability to maintain safe, quality housing. This could lead to deferred maintenance, deteriorating property conditions, and ultimately a decline in the quality of rental housing available to tenants the very group the ordinance aims to protect.
2. Disincentive for Housing Investment
Pomona's ordinance discourages investment in rental housing by reducing the financial viability of owning and operating rental properties. The combination of rent caps and stringent eviction controls, including mandatory relocation assistance payments, increases the financial risk for landlords. For instance, the requirement to pay one month's rent (or more for certain tenants) for no-fault evictions, such as owner move-ins or substantial remodels, imposes a significant cost that may deter property owners from upgrading aging units or re-entering the rental market. According to a 2023 study by the California Apartment Association, rent control policies in other California cities have led to a measurable reduction in new rental housing construction and conversions of rentals to condominiums or owner-occupied units. In Pomona, where housing supply is already strained, this ordinance risks exacerbating the shortage by incentivizing landlords to sell properties or exit the rental market entirely.
3. Unintended Consequences for Tenants
While the ordinance aims to protect tenants, it may inadvertently harm the very population it seeks to help. By capping rent increases, the ordinance reduces the incentive for landlords to maintain or improve properties, potentially leading to substandard living conditions. Additionally, as seen in other rent-controlled jurisdictions like San Francisco and Los Angeles, landlords may become more selective in choosing tenants, favoring those with higher credit scores or incomes to minimize financial risk. This could make it harder for low-income or marginalized renters to secure housing. Furthermore, the ordinance's eviction controls, while well-intentioned, may discourage landlords from renting to higher-risk tenants, further limiting access to housing for vulnerable populations.
4. Failure to Address Root Causes
The ordinance addresses symptoms of Pomona's housing crisis-high rents and displacement—without tackling underlying issues such as insufficient housing supply and zoning restrictions. California's housing shortage is driven by decades of underbuilding, with the state needing an estimated 1.8 million additional units to meet demand, according to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Rather than imposing restrictive regulations on landlords, the City Council should prioritize policies that encourage new housing development, streamline permitting processes, and reduce barriers to constructing affordable units. Rent control, as a standalone measure, does not increase housing availability and may deter developers fiom investing in Pomona, perpetuating the cycle of scarcity and high costs.
5. Administrative and Economic Burdens
The ordinance introduces significant administrative requirements, such as landlord registration with the city's Rent Stabilization Program and compliance with a forthcoming rental inspection program. These requirements, while aimed at ensuring accountability, impose additional costs on landlords, particularly small property owners who lack the resources to navigate complex regulations. The fees associated with registration and inspections, combined with capped rental income, further erode landlords' ability to operate profitably. Moreover, the city's resources may be strained by the need to enforce the ordinance, process tenant petitions, and mediate disputes, diverting funds from other critical services like infrastructure or public safety.
Proposed Alternatives
Instead of relying on rent stabilization and eviction controls, I urge the City Council to consider alternative approaches that balance tenant protections with the needs of property owners and the broader housing market:
36 • Incentivize Housing Development: Streamline zoning and permitting to encourage the construction of new rental units, including affordable housing.
• Targeted Tenant Assistance: Expand subsidies or vouchers for low-income renters, similar to Section 8, to directly support those most affected by rising rents.
• Tax Relief for Landlords: Offer property tax exemptions or credits for landlords who maintain affordable rents or invest in property improvements.
• Flexible Rent Caps: Align rent increase limits with actual cost increases (e.g., a cap tied to CPI plus a margin for • maintenance), ensuring landlords can cover expenses without undie tenant burden.
Conclusion
While the intent behind Pomona's Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance is commendable, its current and proposed forms place an unfair burden on landlords, discourage investment in rental housing, and fail to address the root causes of the city's housing crisis, I respectfully request that the City Council reconsider the ordinance and explore alternative solutions that promote a balanced, sustainable housing market for all Pomona residents. I am happy to engage further in discussions or public hearings to find workable solutions that benefit both tenants and property owners.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
James Liu
Property Owner
37 Robles, Diana
From: Gabby Flores
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 9:42 AM
To: City Clerk
Cc: [email protected]
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Dear City of Pomona Mayor and Council Member,
My name is Gabby Flores, I am a tenant in the city of Pomona and urge you to keep the amended Permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance along with the Rental Registry, It is very important for the City of Pomona to have accountability of how many landlords are doing business in our city! Please VOTE YES TO PASS ORDINANCE #4359 AS IS ALONG WITH THE RENTAL REGISTRY.
Sincerely,
Gabby Flores
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38 Robles, Diana
From: ahernandez
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 7:28 AM
To: City Clerk; Scott, Anita; [email protected] Subject: I VOTE YES ON ORDINANCE #4359 PERMANENT RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear City of Pomona Mayor and Council Member,
My name is Ashley, I am a tenant in the city of Pomona and urge you to keep the amended Permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance along with the Rental Registry. It is very important for the City of Pomona to have accountability of how many landlords are doing business in our city! Please VOTE YES TO PASS ORDINANCE #4359 AS IS ALONG WITH THE RENTAL REGISTRY.
Sincerely,
Ashley H.
•
39 Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:33 PM
To: Robles, Diana
subject: FW: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY NO ON 4359 Rosalia A. Butler, ЖЖС
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: [email protected].
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 3:48 PM
To: Butler, Rosalia <[email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]>; Scott, Anita <Anita. [email protected]>
Subject: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY NO ON 4359 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Pomona Officials,
1 am a Pomona renter, and I do not want my landlord supplying the city with private details about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent I pay. That is private information and none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record.
Please vote NO on Ordinance 4359.
Sincerely,
Son Nguyen
40 Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:32 PM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY NO ON 4359 Rosalia A. Butler, MM
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Fernando Romero
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 3:56 PM
To: Butler, Rosalia <[email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonla (BBK Law) <[email protected]>; Scott, Anita <[email protected]>
Subject: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY NO ON 4359 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Pomona Officials,
I am a Pomona renter, and I do not want my landlord supplying the city with private details about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent 1 pay. That is private information and none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record.
Please vote NO on Ordinance 4359.
Sincerely,
Fernando Romero
NO on Ordinace 4359
Fernando Romero
41 Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:32 PM
To: Robles, Diana
: Subject: FW: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY NO ON 4359 Rosalia A. Butler, ЖМС
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Gary Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Fernando Romero
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 3:54 PM
To: Butler, Rosalia <[email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]>; Scott, Anita <[email protected]>
Subject: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY NO ON 4359 [CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Pomona Officials,
I am a Pomona renter, and I do not want my landlord supplying the city with private details about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent I pay. That is private information and none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record.
Please vote NO on Ordinance 4359.
Sincerely,
Fernando Romero
42 Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:32 PM
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: Please don't be on the WRONG side of HISTORY :
Rosalia A. Butter, Ne
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: David Legters
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 4:38 PM
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I am not sure how much study you all have put into this question of rent control, or if you all are going on emotion.
Emotion could be felling you that there are people in this city having a difficult time paying their rent, and that the most likely culprit is the person who provides housing in this city. But that is not true. We are not the culprits.
The art of economics consists in looking not merely at the immediate effects, but at the longer-range effects of any act or policy; not merely for one group but for all groups.
Any responsible governing body should investigate what the possible consequences there will be. HAVE YOU DONE THAT? I think that if you did, you would realize that the long-term consequences are disastrous and you would vote NO on continuing any rent control, or rent stabilization ordinances. 43 The injustice imposed on landlords is flagrant. They are forced to subsidize the rents paid by their tenants, often at the cost of great net losses to themselves.
Furthermore rent control does not give the maximum help to those it is intended to help. The basic problem with rent control is well-known: A broad cap on rent increases means that many middle-class and even upper- middle-class renters get reduced rents because of the legislation, and the proportion of benefits that go to low-income households who are the ostensible beneficiaries is low.
This rent control ordinance was based on an "emergency declaration" that no longer exists, if it ever did. Since there is no more emergency, there should be no more rent control, In an old Supreme Court ruling it was stated that emergency powers of Congress were limited by the continued presence of an actual emergency. A legislature cannot simply say "emergency" and abridge fundamental property rights.: "The Supreme Court has held that even minor interference with the right to exclude and other fundamental attributes of ownership are per se takings that always require the government compensate affected owners. In those cases, the purpose behind the offending regulation is irrelevant.
Rent control violates the rights of property owners under the 5'h amendment of the constitution of the United States. Rent control is a taking without compensation, not only of revenue, but of value. When the Suprene Court eventually rules on this, which I belleve they will, what damages will be owed by the city of Pomona to its property owners? When the government doesn't physically take land but rather passes regulations that greatly undermine traditional property rights, it's possible that such regulations can be a "regulatory taking" under the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause, meaning just compensation is owed to the property owner.
For those of you who appreciate the constitution of the US, and the concept of free enterprise and market-based economies, you should see that this is morally wrong.
But yet another test of right or wrong would be to put yourself in the position of a property owner in Pomona and ask yourself, would you like this to be happening to you? Would you want to be part of a targeted group of people mandated to suffer economically in order to support another group of people, some of whom really don't need support at all! I have an employee, and nany sub-contractors who have families and they depend on the work that I give the. If I need to cut back, they will suffer.
Another factor, rent control will cause the properties of this city to become in a state of disrepair and unsightly Rent control will eventually cause the values of the property in Pomona to decrease, diminishing the amount of property tax revenue that the city receives, and will affect the value and desirability of the city. And most likely other properties in the city will lose value as well, because of the depressed conditions that rent control will create.
Rent control is a silly and counter-productive idea.
Rent control almost guarantees a rent increase to tenants when there may not of been, because the % amounts are not cumulative. An owner needs to take it when he can since government meddling causes future uncertainty.
Why do economists hate rent control? Because rent control is a price control, and price controls artificially distort well- functioning markets, resulting in a mismatch between supply and demand and the creation of the dreaded dead weight loss triangle all budding economists learn about. Rent control is an imperfect tool for stahilizing communities because it 44 is not specifically targeted to help people of color, low-income households or other disadvantaged populations; the people who benefit most are those who have been in their rental units the longest, not necessarily those who need the most help Do you know that the cities in California with the lowest rent DON'T HAVE RENT CONTROL?? Some things to think about - PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE
Sincerely,
David Legters
Legters Management Company
Since 1947 in the City of Pomona
45 Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:31 PM :
To: Robles, Diana
Subject: FW: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY Rosalia A. Butler, MC
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Evonne Williams
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 5:10 PM
To: Butler, Rosalia <[email protected]>; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) <[email protected]>; Scott, Anita <[email protected]>
Subject: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Pomona Officials,
I am a Pomona renter and I do not want my landlord supplying the city with private details about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent I pay. That is private information and none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record.
Please vote NO on Ordinance 4359.
Sincerely,
Evonne Williams
46 Robles, Diana
From: Butler, Rosalia
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:31 PM
To: Robles, Diana
subject: FW: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY Rosalia:A. Butter, тте
City Clerk
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
Phone: (909) 620-2341
Fax: (909) 620-3710
From: Hilda Payne
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 6:05 PM
To: Butler, Rosalia < Rosalia. [email protected]»; Carvalho, Sonia (BBK Law) < [email protected]>; Scott, Anita <[email protected]>
Subject: DON'T PUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN A RENT REGISTRY CAUTION: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Pomona Officials,
I am a Pomona renter and I do not want my landlord supplying the city with private details about my home, the number of people living in it, or the rent I pay. That is private information and none of the City's business. Please make this message part of the public record.
Hilda Lopez