CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Section 54956.9)
1. Case Name: IN RE: AQUEOUS Film- Forming Products Liability Litigation
2. Case Number: MDL No. 2:18-mn-2873
3. Informational: City's receipt of payments from 3M settlement
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) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2)
One Case
D) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
City Clerk
505 S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91766 City of Pomona
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
Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful community that is a fun and exciting destination and the home of arts and artists, students and scholars, business and industry. 7:00 PM Monday, October 6, 2025 Council Chambers
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E) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency-designated representative:
René Anderson, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Employee organizations:
Pomona City Employee Chapter of the Teamsters Local 1932 (PCEA) Pomona Mid-Management/Confidential Employees Association (PMMCEA) Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Carvalho stated that for Item A – Existing Litigation, City Council acknowledged receipt of 2.8 million settlement funds, and staff deposited that into the capital improvement reserve fund.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pomona High School ROTC Jr did the posting of the colors and Vice Mayor Lustro led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Steve Lustro
Councilmember Debra Martin
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Lorraine Canales
Absent: None
STAFF PRESENT
Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia A. Butler, City Clerk
Diana Robles, Deputy City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Pomona Police Chief
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PRESENTATIONS
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing October 5- October 11, 2025 as “Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week” in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Betty Donavanik, Development Services Director and Carlos Hernandez, Code Compliance Supervisor.
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing October 19- 25, 2025 as “National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week” in the City of Pomona
Councilmember Preciado presented the proclamation to George Montano, Neighborhood Services Assistant Director and Maria Siacunco, Housing Services Manager.
*2025 SGVCOG President's Introduction - Ed Reece, SGVCOG President
*This item was heard after Mayor/Councilmember Communications.
Ed Reece, San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments President gave the presentation.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Canales announced upcoming events: 2
nd Saturday Artwalk, Downtown
Pomona District’s Christmas Parade, Pomona Democratic League Awards, Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser hosted by the Pomona Chamber of Commerce, and the Palomares Park Haunted House event. Councilmember Canales also gave thanks to the Pomona Library and the Pomona Pride Center for the events they host. Lastly Councilmember Canales gave comments about Consent Calendar Items No. 2 and No. 3.
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole attended the Pride Gala fundraising event hosted by the Pomona Pride Center and discussed October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Bullying Awareness month and Domestic Violence Awareness month.
Councilmember Preciado announced upcoming pick -up basketball event at Centennial Park and invited folks to participate in the upcoming Pomona 5K fundraising event.
Councilmember Martin gave recognition to Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Chief Gamb le.
Councilmember Martin discussed a traffic incident near Lopez Elementary School, and requested, as a future agenda item, the consideration of placing a crossing guard at the intersection of Mission and White. Councilmember Martin discussed upcoming events:
Assemblymember Rodriguez’s Press Conference, Love Your Park Day at Soto Park, Hilda Solis’s event for Hispanic Heritage month, and Cancer Awareness Fundraising event hosted by Pomona PD.
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Councilmember Garcia advised last City Council meeting’s proclamation for Hispanic Heritage month would be distributed to the Camara de Comercio and to the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center. Councilmember Garcia thanked people for attending the District 3 Area Commander meeting and gave thanks to Athens for hosting a clean- up event. Councilmember Garcia encouraged folks to complete the Street Safety Action P lan survey. Councilmember Garcia announced the Pomona Public Library is open again and invited folks to attend the Library’s upcoming Trunk O’ Treat event.
Vice Mayor Lustro attended the Athens clean- up event and announced an upcoming compost giveaway at the City Yard.
Mayor Sandoval gave comments about the city councilmembers ’ dedicated service to the community. Mayor Sandoval thanked Councilmember Preciado for working to bring the Pomona 5K fundraising event to Pomona, and thanked staff for their work.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott gave a correction on Consent Calendar Item #6: the award amount of $6.7 million listed on the agenda was incorrect, however the amount of $6.5 million listed in the staff report was correct. City Manager Scott gave an update about the Safety Action Plan. City Engineer Arnold Dichosa gave additional comments about the survey for the Safety Action Plan. Lastly, City Manager Scott advised a joint ad- hoc meeting had taken place on October 2
nd to discuss fire services.
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:
Carolina Rivera discussed her missionary work in the Philippines and expressed gratitude for the City of Pomona.
Alejandro Vasquez-Anaya discussed concerns with unsafe red curb parking near his place of residence.
Steve Soto read out a poem about the country’s treatment of immigrants.
Rene Armando Maravilla, Gente Organizada, requested the City Council amend the sidewalk vending ordinance.
Hellen Chavez read a message from her mother requesting amendments to the sidewalk vending ordinance.
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Evelia Rocha, Gente Organizada, requested amendments to the sidewalk vending ordinance.
Benny Ayala discussed Spadra Cemetery and some safety concerns in the surrounding area.
Mayra Langarica discussed concerns with Pomona PD.
Jeffrey Michaelson, Hope 4 Holt, discussed the importance of providing homelessness services that include advocacy and vocational training.
Virginia B. Siafuentes discussed concerns with treatment given to homeless individuals.
Gwendolyn Blume expressed gratitude to Pomona PD for their assistance in addressing concerns at Serenity Villas Apartments and discussed other safety concerns.
Patricia Mckiens requested better lighting for the pickleball courts since winter brings shorter daylight hours.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Consent Calendar Item No. 6 pulled for public comment.
1. Approval of City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes:
August 4, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 7-0, to approve City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2025 and September 8, 2025.
2. Resolution to Amend Fiscal Year (FY) 2025- 26 Operating Budget by Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriations for Available Grant Funds
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-104 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025- 26 OPERATING
BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $345,367 AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $387,324
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-104.
3. Approving the Application to Receive Funds through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program offered by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-117 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION TO
RECEIVE FUNDS THROUGH THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-117.
4. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City of Pomona to Submit a Grant Application for the Whale Tail Grants Program through the California Coastal Commission
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 107 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE WHALE TAIL GRANTS PROGRAM THROUGH THE
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related with this action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025- 107 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related with this action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form
5. Award of Bid to Core & Main, LP and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for the Purchase of Materials, Tools and Equipment, As-Needed
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award of bid to Core & Main, LP for the purchase of materials, tools and equipment, at the percentage discount off the manufacturer’s prevailing published price list, for a term of five years;
2) Award of bid to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for the purchase of materials, tools and equipment, at the percentage discount off the manufacturer’s prevailing published price list, for a term of five years; and
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee any extensions, subsequent changes or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 7-0, to award of bid to Core & Main, LP for the purchase of materials, tools and equipment, at the percentage discount off the manufacturer’s prevailing published price list, for a term of five years; award of bid to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for the purchase of materials, tools and equipment, at the percentage discount off the manufacturer’s prevailing published price list, for a term of five years; and authorize the City Manager, or designee any extensions, subsequent changes or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City.
6. Authorize Grant Funding Award and Amend Site Operator Agreement for Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) to Operate the Hope for Home Homeless Services Center
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Amend the agreement with Volunteers of America of Los Angeles (VOALA) as the H4H Site Operator by awarding $6,727,021 to operate the Interim Housing programs; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to amend the site operator agreement with VOALA from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2026, preventing a lapse in staffing and services; and
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 Hope for Home Homeless Services Center, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
*This item was pulled for public comment.
Public Speaker J. Michaelson asked questions about the item.
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MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 7-0, to amend the agreement with Volunteers of America of Los Angeles (VOALA) as the H4H Site Operator by awarding $6,727,021 to operate the Interim Housing programs; and authorize the City Manager to amend the site operator agreement with VOALA from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2026, preventing a lapse in staffing and services; 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 Hope for Home Homeless Services Center, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7. Approving Funding of $50,000 to the Pomona Chamber of Commerce in Accordance with the Defined Disbursement Schedule
It is recommended that the City Council approve funding for the Pomona Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber”) for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 in the amount of $50,000 to be disbursed in four equal quarterly payments of $12,500 at the beginning of each quarter.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 7-0, to approve funding for the Pomona Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber”) for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 in the amount of $50,000 to be disbursed in four equal quarterly payments of $12,500 at the beginning of each quarter.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
8. Approve the 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 appointment of Armando Yanez as the new commissioner of the Police Oversight Commission pursuant to Section 806 of the City Charter.
Deputy City Clerk Robles gave a brief overview of the item.
Public Speaker Eunice Russell expressed dissatisfaction with the use of a sub- committee for the initial review of the applications.
City Council had a brief discussion and asked questions about the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSTAINED) to approve the appointment of Armando Yanez as the new commissioner of the Police Oversight Commission pursuant to Section 806 of the City Charter.
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PUBLIC HEARING
9. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 4360 Approving a Specific Plan Amendment (SPA-001401-2024) to Establish New Sign Regulations in the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony; and
2) Introduce, waive further, and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4360 (Attachment No. 1):
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 CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN AND REPLACE WITH SECTION .630 “SIGNS” OF THE POMONA ZONING
AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Senior Planner Alina Barron gave the staff presentation.
Mayor Sandoval opened the Public Hearing, and with no speakers, Mayor Sandoval closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmembers asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, SECOND BY MAYOR SANDOVAL , CARRIED 7-0, to introduce, waive further, and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4360.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. on October 6, 2025.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
ROSALIA A. BUTLER, MMC TIM SANDOVAL
City Clerk/Secretary of the Pomona Mayor/Chair of the Pomona Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Agency