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Mayor Tim Sandoval
ce Mayor Elizabeth Ontiveros-Co.
ouncilmember Debra Marti
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Lorraine Canales
VISION STATEMENT
Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautifu
ommunity that is a fun and exciting destination and the home o arts and artists, students and scholars, business and industry.
Monday, March 2, 2026 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN: 8341011901
Negotiating Parties: State of California, Department of General Services City's Negotiator: Anita Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
Property: 605 N. Park Ave., 855 E. Kingsley Ave., 690 Medina St., 1515 W. Mission Blvd., 2394-2470 S. Garey Ave.
Negotiating Parties: Pomona Unified School District, Superintendent Darren Knowles
City's Negotiator: Anita Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Closed Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
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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: Councilmember Lorraine Canales
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public speakers.
OPEN SESSION
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 Martin 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
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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 Captain
PRESENTATIONS
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing March 2026 as "National Nutrition Month" in the City of Pomona
This proclamation was not presented as no one was present to receive it. *A Proclamation by the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing March 2026 as "Red Cross Month" in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Red Cross volunteer Christine Connor who spoke a few words about the Red Cross organization, gave thanks to the City and encouraged folk to sign up to volunteer.
*Recognize the Pomona Champions Elite S.C. Team for Their Win of the Fall Season 2025-SoCal Academy
Councilmember Garcia presented the certificates to Claudia Tabares, Champions Soccer League Director and to the student team. Ms. Tabares shared a few words about the team and expressed gratitude to the City.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
This item was moved to the end of the agenda however Mayor and Councilmembers did not share any communications.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott had no reportable action.
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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David Judah Oliver requested the poems he gifted the City be posted and read a poem to honor Chris Toovey.
Gary Aguirre discussed a concern regarding dim lights along White St. contributing to increased crime in the neighborhood.
Diana Aguirre, Combat Mindset Solutions, discussed an upcoming community collaboration event.
Lisette Gonzalez, Combat Mindset Solutions, gave thanks to the City for supporting the community event.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Item No. 2 pulled for public comment.
After the Consent Calendar, items were heard in the following order: Consent Calendar Item No. 2, Discussion Calendar Item No. 12, Discussion Calendar Item No. 11, Discussion Calendar Item No. 9, Discussion Calendar Item No. 10, and Public Hearing Item No. 13.
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 4366 Amending the City's Purchasing Ordinance Related to Cooperative Purchasing for Public Works Projects It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4366 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA AMENDING SECTION 2-1007 OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII.
PURCHASING. DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS OF THE POMONA
CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR
BIDDING PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 4366.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Calling for the Release of Ramiro Santiago Pacheco Martinez from ICE Detention and Reaffirming the City's Commitment to Stand in Solidarity with the Immigrant Community
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF RAMIRO
SANTIAGO PACHECO MARTINEZ FROM ICE DETENTION AND STANDING IN
SOLIDARITY WITH THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY
*This item was pulled for public comment.
The following public speakers spoke in support of the item:
Alejandro Ibarra Lydia Henry Angela Sanbrano
Natalia Saca Alessandro Morosin Jim Sanbrano
Josue Itzep Erik Plumeda Jax Santana
Claudia Bautista Shonique Williams
Everia Condon submitted a speaker card but was not present when called to speak.
City Council gave comments to thank the community for showing up and expressed support for Ramiro Santiago Pacheco Martinez and his family.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-26.
Mayor Sandoval called a recess at 8:03 p.m.
Mayor Sandoval resumed the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
3. Accept a Donation from Councilmember Lustro (District 5) and Adopt a Resolution to Appropriate the Funds for the Restriping of Country Crossings Park Parking Lot It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $1,965 FROM COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO (DISTRICT 5) AND AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $1,965 AND APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS TO FD101, GENERAL FUND | CC2562, PAINT AND SIGN | CONTROLLABLE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR THE RESTRIPING OF
COUNTRY CROSSINGS PARK PARKING LOT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-17.
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4. Award Construction Contract to Superb Engineering, Inc., in the Amount of $249,109 for "Washington Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation," FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 71122 and "Palomares Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation," FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 71129
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive bid from Superb Engineering, Inc. for "Washington Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation," FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 71122 and "Palomares Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation," FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 71129 in the total amount of $249,109 subject to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) environmental clearance and notice to proceed; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City of Pomona (City).
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to award a construction contract to the lowest responsive bid from Superb Engineering, Inc. for "Washington Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation," FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 71122 and "Palomares Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation," FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 71129 in the total amount of $249,109 subject to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) environmental clearance and notice to proceed; and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City of Pomona (City).
Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget for Worktag: Project 81058 - Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 CIP BUDGET FOR WORKTAG: PROJECT 81058 - PEDLEY SPREADING
GROUNDS - POND ENHANCEMENTS BY INCREASING REVENUE
ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING $1,238,820 FROM LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT'S SAFE CLEAN WATER - REGIONAL PROGRAM /MEASURE W (DISTRICT); AND APPROPRIATING $400,000 FROM WATER FUNDS TO THE PROJECT; AND,
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-20; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6. Amend Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Award a Contract to Willdan Engineering
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the categorical exemption from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301, 15302, and 15303 for the replacement and reconstruction of existing utility pipelines along with installation of new stormwater capture and minor landscape improvements.
2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 CIP BUDGET BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF $30,000 FROM THE SEWER FUND TO THE WORKTAG: PROJECT 86022 - SEWER
PIPELINE REPLACEMENT - CITYWIDE (PHASE IV)
3) Approve an agreement with Willdan Engineering to provide Professional Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Inspection, and Sampling Services for Various Water Resources Construction CIP Projects in the amount of $1,320,730 covering five projects.
4) Authorize the City Manager, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the categorical exemption from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301, 15302, and 15303 for the replacement and reconstruction of existing utility pipelines along with installation of new stormwater capture and minor landscape improvements; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-02; and approve an agreement with Willdan Engineering to provide Professional Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Inspection, and Sampling Services for Various water Resources Construction CIP Projects in the amount of $1,320,730 covering five projects; and authorize the City Manager, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.
7. Purchase of CEQA Mitigation Credits for Worktag: Project 81058 - Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve entering into an agreement with Land Veritas Corporation for the purchase of CEQA mitigation credits for Worktag: Project 81058 - Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements in the amount of $332,000; and, 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Land Veritas Corporation on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve entering into an agreement with Land Veritas Perple Spread the Curch fond mitigation credits a ror Pri authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Land Veritas Corporation on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.
8. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-03 Amending the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Award of Contract to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
1) Approve the categorical exemption from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302;
2) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 CIP BUDGET BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF $5,732,177 FROM THE WATER FUND TO THE WORKTAG: PROJECT 95082 -
RESERVOIR/ TREATMENT/ PRODUCTION REHABILITATION
3) Approve a construction contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation (PHC) for Worktag: Project 95082 - Reservoir/Treatment/Production (for Design-Build Reservoir 6 Roof Replacement) in the amount of $8, 193,900; and, 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents and amendments subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the categorical exemption from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-03; and approve a construction contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation (PHC) for Worktag: Project 95082 - Reservoir/Treatment/Production (for Design-Build Reservoir 6 Roof Replacement) in the amount of $8,193,900; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents and amendments subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
9. Discussion Regarding Proposed Projects to be Included in the Pomona Safety Action Plan
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and take one of the following actions:
1) Approve all the proposed projects in the attachment proposed for inclusion in the Pomona Safety Action Plan, FD428, Capital Improvement (CIP) | CC2590, Capital Improvement (CIP) | Project Work Tag No. 68590; or 2) Direct staff to add, edit, or remove projects for inclusion in the Pomona Safety Action Plan which will be presented for adoption at a future meeting. *This item was heard after Discussion Calendar Item No. 11.
Public Works Director Meg McWade introduced City Engineer Arnold Dichosa and consultant Ruta Jariwala, TJKM who gave the presentation.
City Council gave comments and asked brief questions about the item.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve all the proposed projects in the attachment proposed for inclusion in the Pomona Safety Action Plan, FD428, Capital Improvement (CIP) | CC2590, Capital Improvement (CIP) | Project Work Tag No. 68590.
10. Appointment of a Council Ad Hoc Committee to Review Applications from Potential Applicants to Serve on the Police Oversight Commission Pursuant to Section 806 of the Charter of the City of Pomona
It is recommended that the Mayor appoint an ad hoc committee of three (3) Councilmembers to review applications from potential applicants to fill a vacancy on the Police Oversight Commission.
*This item was heard after Discussion Item No. 9
City Clerk Butler gave a brief overview of the item.
Mayor Sandoval appointed Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Lustro, and himself to the ad hoc committee to review Police Oversight Commission applications.
11. Receive and File a Report on Human Trafficking and The East Holt Avenue Corridor and The Holt Avenue Corridor Needs Assessment
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the Police Department's Human Trafficking Enforcement and Intervention Efforts along the East Holt Avenue Corridor and the Development Services Department's Holt Avenue Corridor Needs Assessment.
*This item was heard after Discussion Calendar Item No. 12.
Pomona Police Chief Ellis introduced the item and Sgt. Angela Torres who gave the staff presentation.
Code Compliance JD Whitaker gave the second half of the staff presentation.
Public Speaker Mitchell Stein expressed support for the item and discussed his experience with managing a commercial space along E. Holt Ave.
Public Speaker Angel Arellano expressed support for the Police Department's efforts to address human trafficking crimes in the City.
City Council gave comments, and asked questions.
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NO ACTION WAS TAKEN FOR THIS ITEM; THIS WAS A RECEIVE AND FILE ITEM.
12. Amendment to FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; Approval of Agreement and Allocation for Fox Theater Improvement Program; and Allocation of Pomona Development Accelerator Fund
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt the following Resolution (Attachment No. 1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2025-26
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CLOSING
WORKTAG: 73368-DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURES, RELEASING THE REMAINING SERIES BI (AW) $1,416,248 AND SERIES BI (AX/AI) $12,440,004 BOND PROCEEDS TOTALING $13,856,252; CREATING WORKTAG:
PRJ-00001 - DOWNTOWN POMONA COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $13,856,252 OF WHICH $1,416,248 IS FROM SERIES BI (AW) AND $12,440,004 IS FROM SERIES BI (AX/AI) OF AVAILABLE BOND PROCEEDS
2. Approve Agreement for Fox Theater Improvement Program (Attachment No. 2) and Allocating $600,000 from the Downtown Pomona Commercial Improvement Program CIP [Series BI (AW)].
3. Approve Allocating $5,000,000 for the Pomona Development Accelerator Fund (PDAF) (Attachment No. 3) from the Downtown Pomona Commercial Improvement Program CIP [Series BI (AX/AI)].
*This item was heard after Consent Calendar Item No. 2
Office of Economic and Business Affairs Deputy Director Ata Kahn gave the staff presentation.
Public Speaker Karl Gunthrie expressed concern about the item and asked about funding for the library, police department and schools.
Councilmember Garcia asked questions about the item.
City Council asked various questions about the item and gave comments.
Deputy Director Ata Kahn answered their questions.
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MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-23; and approve Agreement for Fox Theater Improvement Program (Attachment No. 2) and Allocating $600,000 from the Downtown Pomona Commercial Improvement Program CIP [Series BI (AW)]; and Approve Allocating $5,000,000 for the Pomona Development Accelerator Fund (PDAF) (Attachment No. 3) from the Downtown Pomona Commercial Improvement Program CIP [Series BI (AX/AI)].
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. A Public Hearing and adoption of a resolution approving the city of Pomona Housing Authority's Annual Plan for FY 2026-27 and Administrative Plan It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the governing board of the city of Pomona Housing Authority, take the following actions:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing for the city of Pomona Housing Authority's Annual Plan for FY 2026-27 and Administrative Plan to receive testimony and comments; and, 2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY, APPROVING THE
PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL PLAN AND MOVING TO WORK (MTW) SUPPLEMMENT TO THE ANNUAL PLAN AND SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
*This item was heard after Discussion Item No. 10.
Jacqueline Contreras gave the staff presentation.
Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing, and with no public speakers, Mayor Sandoval closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-08.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 10:46 p.m. on March 2, 2026.
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Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
KERIN
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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
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