CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
February 2, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Meg McWade, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY EXPENSES FOR TOWNE AVENUE REPAIRS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that per Pomona Municipal Code Section 2-998, the City Council approve the ratification of an emergency repair to Towne Avenue conducted by Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $146,295.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff recommends City Council ratify emergency repair expenses in the amount of $146,295 for repair work conducted on Towne Avenue, in accordance with Pomona Municipal Code Section 2-998. Emergency repairs were approved by the Procurement Officer for the immediate preservation of health, safety, and welfare and for the protection of property.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The emergency repair work on Towne Avenue was not anticipated and therefore not included in the FY 2025-26 Adopted Operating Budget. To fund the necessary repairs, a General Fund reserve appropriation of $146,295 to account FD101, General Fund | CC2520, Street Maintenance | Controllable Contracts was included in the First Quarter Summary Financial Updated presented in October 2025.
In accordance with the City’s procurement policies, every effort was made to obtain competitive pricing despite the emergency conditions. Three quotes were solicited, and the lowest responsible quote received was from Gentry Brothers Inc., in the amount of $146,295.
DISCUSSION:
On October 13, 2025, Staff inspected an area on northbound Towne Avenue, located just south of the I-10 eastbound on-ramp intersection. The preliminary assessment by Staff indicated faulted concrete street pavement, with vertical displacements ranging from approximately 0.5 inches to 1.5 inches. The displacement posed roadway issues. Temporary fixes were not viable, as the roads are not asphalt but concrete slab pavement, which limits interim treatment options. The condition was expected to worsen if left as is during the rainy season, and Staff determined that emergency action was warranted.
Staff determined that profile grinding and leveling of the affected concrete panels, approximately 300 feet long by 20 feet wide, could mitigate the situation effectively. Grinding was the proposed repair method due to its significantly lower cost and reduced disruption compared to a full panel removal and replacement. However, the high traffic volumes, proximity to freeway ramps, and seasonal weather considerations added complexity and urgency to the repair work.
In accordance with Pomona Municipal Code Section 2-998, Staff sought competitive quotes and initiated emergency repairs. Three quotes were received, with the lowest responsive quote totaling $146,295, from Gentry Brothers, Inc. Repair work was completed in late December 2025.
Per Pomona Municipal Code Section 2-998, City Council approval is required for any procurement exceeding $50,000, at its earliest opportunity, after the conclusion of the emergency repair. Staff recommends that City Council ratify the emergency expenditure.
Prepared by:
Lindsay McElwain, Senior Management Analyst
Ratification of Emergency Repair Expenses for Towne Avenue Repairs