Monday, November 3, 2025
7:00 PM
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Council Chambers
City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency
to the Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice-Mayor Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Debra Martin
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Lorraine Canales
VISION STATEMENT
Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful community that is a fun and exciting destination and the home of arts and artists, students and scholars, business and industry.
Regular Meeting Agenda
November 3, 2025City Council / Housing Authority /
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Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
PLEASE NOTE
The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules.
• The conduct of City Council meetings is governed by the portion of the California Government Code commonly known as the “Brown Act” and by the Pomona City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure. • The City Council meeting is for conducting the City ’s business, and members of the audience must obey the rules of decorum set forth by law. This means that each speaker will be permitted to speak for three minutes to address items that are listed on the City Council agenda or topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the City.
• No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be permitted. Any person not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized by the Brown Act may be asked to leave the Council Chambers.
• All comments directed to the City Council or to any member of the City Council must be directed to the Mayor (or Vice Mayor if the Mayor is absent).
We ask that you please respect the business nature of this meeting and the order required for the proceedings conducted in the Council Chambers.
ACCESSIBILITY
The City of Pomona wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's Administration Office at (909) 620-2051 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Additionally, Listening Assistive Devices are available for the hearing impaired; please see the City Clerk.
Agenda-related writings or documents provided to the City Council are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and on the City ’s website www .pomonaca.gov. Persons who have questions concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 620-2341.
SPANISH INTERPRETATION / INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
If you require Spanish interpretation, a bilingual interpreter is available at Regular City Council meetings and may be available at Special meetings, if necessary.
Si necesita interpretaci ón en espa ñol, un int érprete biling üe está disponible en las juntas regulares del Concejo Municipal y puede estar disponible en juntas especiales, si es necesario. 5:30 P.M.
In the Chuck Bader Conference Room
CLOSED SESSION
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Held in the Chuck Bader Conference Room adjacent to the Council Chambers on the south side of the building.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any item listed on the closed session agenda will have an opportunity to present testimony to the City Council prior to the City Council convening into closed session .
Comments from the public will be limited to three (3) minutes. No member of the public will be allowed to be present once the City Council convenes into closed session.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
A) 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
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
City Clerk
C) 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
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
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Reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council and announcements of upcoming events, and also items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council. Also, report updates from Council Ad-Hoc Committees are given at this time.
Additionally, this is the time for Mayor and City Council to disclose on the record any contributions per Charter Section 1403. This section states “Prior to casting a vote on any contract, permit, or other matter requiring City Council approval where the applicant seeking approval is a person or business entity controlled by that person that has contributed more than five hundred dollars ($500) within the previous twelve (12) months to a Councilmember ’s City election campaign committee, the Mayor or Councilmember receiving such contribution (s) shall disclose on the public record the receipt of said contribution(s).
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Reports from the City Manager.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation – At this time, the public is invited to address the Council concerning any items not on the agenda.
Together the City Council members, City staff, and public honor Pomona’s important City meeting values:
To speak and to listen to everyone with respect and courtesy; To honor fairness in our cherished democratic process;
To affirm Pomona’s dedication to lead as a Compassionate City.
Thank you all for keeping these values and this commitment to act with them ever present in our minds as we proceed with the meeting together. In order to address the City Council, each individual must fill out a speaker card, which is available in the lobby of the Council Chambers. Speaker cards must be completed and turned in to the City Clerk at this time. Only those speaker cards turned in to the City Clerk will be allowed to address the City Council. No late cards will be accepted. Each person should state their name and will be allowed to speak once for three minutes. All speakers and persons in the audience must adhere to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Decorum.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters under the Consent Calendar may be enacted by a single motion without separate discussion. If discussion or a separate vote on any item is desired by a Councilmember, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. All consent items pulled for discussion will be limited to five minutes. If they are not enacted upon within five minutes, the Mayor will move that Consent Item to the end of the Agenda, after consideration of the public hearings. Any motion relating to an ordinance or a resolution shall also waive the reading of the ordinance or resolution and include its introduction or adoption as appropriate.
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 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
FINAL MINUTES 10-06-2025.pdfAttachments:
2. Amendment to Infosend, Inc. Contract for Printing, Posting, Mailing, Electronic Bill
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Presentation and Payment Services for City Utility Bills It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the extension of services provided by InfoSend, Inc. of Anaheim, California, for the printing, posting, mailing, and electronic bill presentment and payment services for the City of Pomona ’s utility bills for an additional term of one -year (1) year, with one (1), one -year (1) extension option, for the printing, posting, mailing and electronic bill presentment and payment services (EBPP) for the City of Pomona ’s utility bills, at the prices bid, plus the actual cost of postage; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, to execute an Amendment with InfoSend, Inc . for these services and any authorized extensions, subject to review by the City Attorney.
info send staff reportAttachments:
3. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City of Pomona Housing Authority (PHA) to accept Tri -City Mental Health Services Act Funding for the Development of Affordable Housing, Totaling, $4,448,850
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. 2025-122 - 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 TRI CITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT FUNDING, TO RECEIVE FUNDING TOTALING $ 4,448,850, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26
BUDGET BY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE SAME AMOUNT
2) 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.
Staff Report.docx
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2025-122.docx
Attachment No. 2 - Funding Committment Letter.pdf
Attachments:
4. Approval of the Public Highway At -Grade Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) for San Antonio Avenue
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Public Highway At -Grade Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for San Antonio Avenue, and any extensions or amendments thereto, subject
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to review by the City Attorney.
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 UPRR Agreement
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5. Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Provide Proposition C Funding and Appropriate Funding to “Street Rehabilitation - Districts 2 and 3,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67935
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Enter into a Fulfillment Agreement of Proposition C Funds with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the provision of $458,569 of Proposition C funds to the City of Pomona; and
2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY INCREASING
REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF $ 458,569
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY PROPOSITION C FUNDING AND APPROPRIATING THIS
FUNDING TO “STREET REHABILITATION - DISTRICTS 2 AND 3,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-67935
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - Agreement with Metro.pdf
Attachment No. 2 - Resolution
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6. California Department of Housing and Community Development Annual Progress Report for the 2024 Reporting Period
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Receive and file the 2024 Annual Progress Report; and 2) Direct staff to submit the report to California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 – 2024 Annual Progress Report
Attachments:
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7. Approve Resolutions to Increase the Maximum Tow and Storage Rate Schedule for City-Initiated Tows; and Provide Notice of Intent to Extend Non -Exclusive Towing Franchise Agreements for City -Initiated Tows and Set A Public Hearing to Introduce An Ordinance Approving the 3-Year Extensions of the Current Non-Exclusive Franchises It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-125 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
TOW AND STORAGE RATE SCHEDULE FOR CITY-INITIATED TOWS
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-126 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO EXTEND THE
CURRENT NON -EXCLUSIVE TOWING FRANCHISES FOR CITY -INITIATED TOWS
FOR A THREE -YEAR TERM AND SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC
HEARING TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXTENSIONS OF
THE CURRENT NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISES
Extension of Tow Franchise Agreements
Attachment No. 1 Reso. No. 2025-125 Fees
Attachment No. 2 Reso. No. 2025-126 Notice of Intent
Attachment No. 3 Reso. No. 2023-177 Previouly Approved Resolution Attachment No. 4 California Highway Patrol Maximum Allowable Tow and Storage Rates Attachment No. 5 Al and Sons Towing Increase Letter Request Attachment No. 6 Carpe Carma dba Pomona Valley Towing Increase Letter Request Attachment No. 7 Sanders Towing Increase Letter Request Attachment No. 8 S & J Towing Service Increase Letter Request Attachments:
8. Approval of “Bike Path - San Jose Creek” Multi-Modal Project Concept It is recommended that the City Council approve the “Bike Path - San Jose Creek, ” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-58072 project concept.
Staff Report.docx
Attachment 1 - Slide Deck.pdf
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9. Approving Funding of $ 75,000 to the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC) in accordance with the Defined Disbursement Schedule
It is recommended that the City Council approve funding for the Pomona Economic Opportunity (the “PEOC”) for FY 2025-2026 in the amount of $ 75,000 to be disbursed in four equal payments of $ 18,750 at the end of each quarter after receipt of the respective Quarterly Reports.
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Staff Report
Attachment No. 1: PEOC 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
Attachment No. 2: PEOC 2025-2026 Budget Narrative
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10. Approve the Re -Appointment of One Police Oversight Commissioner Pursuant to Section 806 of the Charter of the City of Pomona
It is recommended that the City Council approve the re -appointment of one (1) commissioner, applicant Brian C. Brooks, to the Police Oversight Commission pursuant to Section 806 of the City Charter.
Staff Report-Commissioner Appointment.docx
Attachment No 1 - Brooks, Brian C_Redacted.pdf
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11. Approving Games Agreement with Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 d/b/a OCOG
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Games Agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 (OCOG) to be effective on the date of the last signature set forth in the Agreement by the Parties (for the City, Mayor and City Manager, with City Attorney to Form and City Clerk to Attest ) and remaining in effect until the earlier of (i) the date the OCOG ceases to exist; (ii) the date of the express written agreement of each of the Parties hereto to terminate this Games Agreement, and (iii) the date this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 25 of the Agreement.
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - Games Agreement with OCOG
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
12. First 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 introduce, waive further, and give first 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
Staff Report - City of Pomona Rent Stabilization Ordinance First Reading Attachment No. 1 - Ordinance 4359
Attachment No. 2 - Rent Stabilization Presentation
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ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on November 17, 2025 in the City Council Chambers, 505 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, California. Closed Session items will be discussed at 5:30 p.m. The Open Session will commence at 7:00 p.m.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Rosalia A. Butler, MMC, City Clerk for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the November 3, 2025 meeting of the City Council was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City Council Chambers and the Chuck Bader Conference Room, and on the City’s website www.pomonaca.gov on October 29, 2025.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk