Monday, November 17, 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
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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) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
City Clerk
B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency-designated representative:
René Anderson, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing November 2025 as “Native American Heritage Month” in the City of Pomona A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing the Week of November 9-15, 2025 as “Nurse Practitioner Week” in the City of Pomona
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 20, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
2. Second Reading of Ordinance 4359 Amending the City Code by Adopting the Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance of 2025
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4359 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE RENT STABILIZATION AND EVICTION CONTROL ORDINANCE OF 2025
3. Authorize Staff to Reject the Bid for As Needed Street Lighting and Traffic Signal Crane Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Authorize the rejection of a bid from PTM Engineering for as -needed street lighting and traffic signal crane services for Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2025-20; and 2) Authorize Staff to revise the IFB documents and rebid the project with an updated price sheet.
4. Acceptance of Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Accept a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant from the Office of TrafficSafety in the Amount of $45,645;
2) Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-118 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26
OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS BY $45,645
3) Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
5. Acceptance of the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Accept the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $20,000;
2) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-119 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26
SPECIAL OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES
AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $20,000
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-80 Amending Water Resources Building Capital Improvement Project Budget and Amending the Contract with Dudek It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-80 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE FY 2025-26 CIP BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE
ESTIMATES $ 800 AND APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF
$34,927: $800 FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS
COMPANY RENT LEASE AND $ 34,127 FROM WATER FUND
FUNDING TO THE “WATER RESOURCES BUILDING,” PROJECT
NUMBER 575-8125-XXXXX-93135
2) Approve an amendment to the agreement with Dudek & Associates by increasing the contract amount from $233,370 to $255,351 for professional services rendered, and
3) Authorize City Manager, to execute the amendment, subject to approval as to form by City Attorney.
7. Acceptance of A 2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Sub-Recipient Award
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-140 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26
OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000
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2) Accept a 2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Sub-Recipient Award from the Los Angeles County beginning September 1, 2024 through May 31, 2027;
3) Approve a Sole -Source purchase of four Spectrum Radios from Motorola in the amount not to exceed $50,000;
4) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
8. Resolution to Amend the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for “Park Restroom Construction and Replacement,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71079 and “Martin Luther King Jr ., Skate Park Expansion /Lights,” Project No . 428-2590-XXXX-71092, and “Enhanced traffic Signage Replacement Program, Citywide,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-68588, and “Garfield Park Renovation,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71111
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-135 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA TO AMEND THE FY 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $ 38,034 OF AVAILABLE CIP CARRYOVER DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 6 AND MAYORAL TO “PARK RESTROOM CONSTRUCTION AND
REPLACEMENT,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71079 AND $10,000 OF AVAILABLE DISTRICT 2 CIP CARRYOVER DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO “MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ., SKATE PARK EXPANSION /LIGHTS,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71092, AND UPDATING THE DESCRIPTION OF AND APPROPRIATING $ 5,105 OF DISTRICT 3 CIP CCARRYOVER DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO “ENHANCED TRAFFIC SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, CITYWIDE,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68588, AND APPROPRIATING $ 93 OF DISTRICT 4 CIP CARRYOVER DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO “GARFIELD PARK RENOVATION,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71111
9. Award a Contract to Environmental Construction, Inc ., for Construction of the “Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements” Project
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a contract to Environmental Construction, Inc. for construction of the “Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements ”, Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX- 81058 in the amount of $3,541.863; and
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2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Environmental Construction, Inc ., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.
10. Award of Agreement to Lee & Ro, Inc ., for Professional Services for the Construction Management and Inspection Services for “Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements” Project
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve entering into an agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc ., for professional services for the Construction Management and Inspection Services for “Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-81058 in the amount of $368,670; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc ., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.
11. Award of Contract to N 2W Engineering, Inc ., for Professional Engineering Consulting Services for the Booster Pump Station No. 2 Replacement Project It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve awarding an agreement with N 2W Engineering, Inc ., for professional civil engineering consulting services for the “Water Facilities - Site Improvements and Upgrades,” Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-95090 in the amount of $512,810; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, to execute an agreement with N 2W Engineering, Inc., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, Attachment 1.
12. Award of Agreement to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc ., for Professional Services for Engineering and Environmental Mitigation Services for “Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements” Project
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve awarding an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc ., for professional services for Engineering and Environmental Mitigation Services for “Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements ”, Project No. 428-2590 -XXXXX-81058 in the amount of $545,964; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, to execute an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc ., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, Attachment 1.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
13. Request to Consider Removal of Commissioner Deanna Gonzalez from the Community Life Commission
It is recommended that the City Council remove District Two (2) appointee, Commissioner Deanna Gonzalez, from the Community Life Commission, based on numerous absences (excused/unexcused).
14. Naming the Phillips Ranch Greenbelt, Playground in Civic Center Historic District, and the Meadow View Demonstration Garden
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the name recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission for the Phillips Ranch Greenbelt, Playground in the Civic Center Historic District, and the Meadow View Demonstration Garden; or
2) Reject the name recommendations for the Phillips Ranch Greeneblt, the Playground in the Civic Center Historic District, and the Meadow View Demonstration Garden, discuss alternate names, and approve alternate park names.
15. Acceptance of Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Accept the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the Amount of $440,000;
2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26
OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $440,000
3) Authorize The City Manager, Or Designee, To Execute Any and All Agreements on Behalf of the City, In Substantially the Form Submitted, Subject to Review and Approval as to Form by the City Attorney;
4) Adopt the following DUI/CDL Checkpoint operation directives:
a. If Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), or any other federal agency
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conducting immigration enforcement, arrives at a Pomona Police checkpoint operation, it will be shut down and cancelled immediately. b. Signage will include “Not an ICE Checkpoint” for vehicles approaching the checkpoint.
c. Concerned members of the public will be allowed to monitor the checkpoint from a designated area outside of the checkpoint work area, or any other area the public is allowed to access. Observers cannot interfere with normal checkpoint operations.
16. Receive and File the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Unaudited Year -End Overview, Review the FY 2025-26 General Fund 1st Quarter Budget Report, and Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2025-26 General Fund 1st Quarter Budget Report, and Adopt a Resolution amending the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Authorized staffing Changes and Adopt a Resolution to amend the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement (CIP) Budget
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Unaudited Year-End Overview 2) Review the FY 2025-26 General Fund 1st Quarter Budget Report 3) Adopt the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-136 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, Amending the FY 2025-26 operating budget by DECREASING revenue estimates by $ 11,442,627 and DECREASING Appropriations BY $ 11,329,022 AND AUTHORIZING
CHANGES TO THE CITYS AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-138 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX A OF
THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP
A AND B EMPLOYEES BY ADDING THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF
ECONOMIC & BUSINESS AFFAIRS CLASSIFICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-139 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5
TO ADD THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC & BUSINESS
AFFAIRS CLASSIFICATION
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resolution no. 2025-143 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING $418,088 OF AVAILABLE RECOVERED POMONA
ENERGY CHOICE ADMIN COSTS TO “CITY HALL COMPLEX
REMODEL AND FLOORING,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-74115
17. Follow-Up Discussion Regarding Class 4 Bike Path on Arrow Highway Related to Light Rail “A” (Gold) Line and First Last Mile Improvements
It is recommended that the City Council provide follow -up discussion and direction related to the following alternatives regarding the construction of a two direction Class 4 Separated Bike Lane on the south side of the street on Arrow Highway that came out of the September 8, 2025 Council Meeting, and provide direction regarding the funding shortfall:
1) Alternative 1 (as presented at the September 8, 2025 Council Meeting); or 2) Alternative 4 (as directed by Council to look into costs and feasibility at the September 8, 2025 Council Meeting); and
3) Upon conclusion of the discussion of Arrow Highway bicycle lane alternatives, provide direction regarding addressing the Project ’s $1.2 to $2.2 million deficit (depending upon which alternative is chosen).
18. Award of Professional Consultant Services Agreement for the Update to the Pavement Management Program to ICC-IMS
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a one -year contract to ICC -IMS to develop a Pavement Management Plan Update to the City ’s Pavement Management Program (PMP) for a not -to-exceed amount of $143,198; and
2) Authorize the City Manager or designed to execute the agreement with ICC-IMS, and any extensions or amendments thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Extending the Current Non -Exclusive Towing Franchises for City-Initiated Tows
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Open the public hearing and after receiving testimony and public comment, close the hearing; and
2) Introduce and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4361 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE CURRENT
NON-EXCLUSIVE TOWING FRANCHISES FOR CITY -INITIATED TOWS TO SANDERS TOWING INC ., S & J TOWING SERVICE, INC ., CARPE CARMA, L .L.C., dba POMONA VALLEY TOWING, INC ., AND AL & SON ’S TOWING, INC. FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on December 1, 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 17, 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 November 12, 2025.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk