CLOSED SESSION
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
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 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. 7:00 PM Monday, November 3, 2025 Council Chambers
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Carvalho stated there was no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Canales led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Debra Martin
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Steve Lustro
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
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
*This was heard after Discussion Calendar Item No. 12.
Vice Mayor Ontiveros -Cole discussed her ride on the Metro A -line from the new Pomona station and encouraged others to check it out for a ride.
Councilmember Lustro announced the upcoming District 5 Area Commander meeting.
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Councilmember Martin announced two upcoming turkey d rives, one from Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez and the other from State Senator Susan Rubio.
Councilmember Martin expressed thanks to Police Chief Ellis and Public Works Director Meg McWade for the community meeting they hosted. Councilmember Martin also expressed thanks to the PD HEART Unit and to Public Works staff for their work.
Councilmember Martin discussed questions about the Pomona Valley Transportation Authority and expressed concerns about speeding and traffic safety in District 1.
Councilmember Garcia announced upcoming community events: Coffee and Conversation with Sate Senator Susan Rubio, the Chalk Art Festival, Second Saturday Art Walk and the Pomona Library’s Day of the Dead event.
Councilmember Canales discussed her attendance at various events in the City:
Latino/Latina Roundtable’ s D ay of the Dead celebration, Kindness Festival, CommUnity Pull-Up, Toy Drive Car Show and Patria Church turkey give-away event.
Mayor Sandoval attended the Kindness Festival hosted by Compassionate Pomona and the Latino/Latina Roundtable’s Day of the Dead event at Urban Lopez Farm. Mayor Sandoval announced upcoming community events: Congresswoman Norma Torres’ Veteran Day Cookout at Memorial Park, Metro A -Line ride to an art tour at the Norton Simon Museum, the State of the City, and Brewing a Better Pomona with City Manager Scott and Pomona Police Chief Ellis.
Councilmember Preciado requested the meeting to adjourn in memory of Anthony Duarte, Boardmember of the Hacienda School District in the San Gabriel Valley.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott announced corrections to Consent Calendar Item No. Three: the correct addresses were 464 E. Eight St. and 286 E. Fourth St. but were incorrectly listed as both being Fourth St addresses. City Manager Scott also noted there was a memo given to the City Council at the dais, and copies of the memo were ava ilable to the public in the lobby. The memo listed some corrections and additions to Discussion Calendar Item No.
Twelve.
*Please see attachment to view the memo discussed by City Manager Scott.
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:
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Kamille Hemsworth, Office of Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, invited the public to attend the upcoming Turkey Drive.
Rocio Andrade Lopez expressed concerns about traffic safety in her neighborhood.
Jeffrey M ichaelson discussed the City of Cutahay’s ordinance aimed at preventing evictions and discussed organizations donating to political campaign funds.
Benny Ayala announced upcoming Fairplex events: Fall in the Farm and the Generosity on Rocks fundraiser.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Consent Calendar Item No. 11, pulled by Mayor Sandoval for comments.
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
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 7-0, to approve City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025.
2. Amendment to Infosend, Inc. Contract for Printing, Posting, Mailing, Electronic Bill 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.
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MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 7-0 , to a pprove 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 a uthorize the City Manager, to execute an Amendment with InfoSend, Inc. for these services and any authorized extensions, subject to review by the City Attorney.
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.
Public Speaker Jeffrey Michaelson expressed concerns and asked questions about the item.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-122 and 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.
4. Approval of the Public Highway At -Grade Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) for San Antonio Avenue
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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 to review by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 7-0 , to 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 to review by the City Attorney.
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.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 7-0, to 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 adopt Resolution No. 2025-127; and a uthorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
6. California Department of Housing and Community Development Annual Progress Report for the 2024 Reporting Period
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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.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 7-0, to receive and file the 2024 Annual Progress Report; and direct staff to submit the report to California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
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
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-125 and Resolution No. 2025-126.
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.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 7-0 , to approve the “Bike Path - San Jose Creek,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-58072 project concept.
9. Approving Funding of $75,000 to the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC) in accordance with the Defined Disbursement Schedule
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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.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 7-0 , to 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.
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.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 7-0 , to 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.
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.
Mayor Sandoval gave comments about the excitement of staging the future cricket Olympic games in Pomona.
Vic Nol, Director of City Relations for LA 28, shared comments thanking the City for welcoming them and expresse d looking forward to the collaboration in the region for the Olympic games.
Mayor Sandoval gave further comments about the item.
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MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO , CARRIED 7-0 , to 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.
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
*Please see attachment for emails and letters submitted regarding this item.
Tara Matthews from RSG Consultants gave the staff presentation.
The following public speakers expressed opposition to the item:
Kristie Kercheval
James Kercheval
Jesus Rojas
The following people submitted non-speaker cards to oppose the item:
Debra Benton
Robert Kasner
The following public speakers expressed support for the item:
Xiomara Barrera Claudia Bautista
Larry Rivas Maria Garcia
Jose Gonzalez Hilda Osorio
Debra Mendez Alexis Nava
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Public Speaker Jeffrey Michaelson requested innovative ways to bring af fordable housing to residents.
Public Speaker Yesenia Miranda Meza requested discussion on the item be suspended and raised transparency concerns.
Public Speaker Evelia Rocha expressed dissatisfaction with the sunset date of the proposed ordinance.
Public Speaker Maria Garcia expressed support for the item but expressed dissatisfaction with the sunset date of the proposed ordinance.
Public S peaker Hilda Osorio expressed dissatisfaction with the sunse t date of the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Garcia expressed support for the item and expressed hopes for a future rental inspection program.
Councilmember Lustro discussed the financial constraints facing the City and expressed support for the item.
Councilmember Canales expressed support for a future rental inspection program and asked questions about mediation processes.
Councilmember Preciado asked questions about the item and expressed support for the item.
Councilmember Martin asked questions about the item and expressed support for a future rental unit inspection program.
Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole asked questions about the item and expressed concern for the relocation assistance fee amounts.
Mayor Sandoval gave comments about State law pertaining to tenants and expressed support for stable housing.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 4-2-1 ( COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN AND COUNCILMEMBER CANALES OPPOSED, VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE ABSTAINED), to introduce, waive further, and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4359.
Mayor Sandoval called a recess at 9:00 p.m.
Mayor Sandoval resumed the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
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Mayor and Councilmember Communications were heard at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned in remembrance of Anthony Duarte at 9:24 p.m. on November 3, 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