Monday, March 16, 2026
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) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1))
Seidy Cuevas v. City of Pomona
Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24PSCV03864
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Manager
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation Recognizing Elliott Thong Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
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
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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:
February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
FINAL MINUTES 02-23-2026.pdf
FINAL MINUTES 03-02-2026.pdf
Attachments:
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2. Authorization to Purchase Calsense Smart Irrigation Controllers from Imperial Sprinkler Supply
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of Calsense Smart Irrigation Controllers from Imperial Sprinkler Supply for a period of three (3) years, at the prices bid or CPI -adjusted prices as permitted by the agreement and subject to annual budget appropriations.
Staff Report - Irrigation ControllersAttachments:
3. Authorization to Increase the Not to Exceed Amount in the Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Street Tree Planting for the Strategic Growth Council Transformative Climate Communities Grant
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Authorize an increase of $180,000 to the not to exceed amount in the agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (allowed by the agreement ’s Extra Work term) for street tree planting to ensure compliance with the Strategic Growth Council Transformative Climate Communities Grant, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment with West Coast Arborists, Inc., subject to review by the City Attorney.
Staff Report - TCC Street Tree Planting
Attachment No. 1 - Amendment
Attachment No. 2 - Project Map
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4. Approve a Sole Source Purchase with LifeArk SPC in the Amount of $ 2,245,001 for the Acquisition of Prefabricated Modular Housing Units for the Development of Permanent Supportive Housing
It is recommended that the City Council approve a sole -source purchase with LifeArk SPC in the amount of $ 2,245,001 for the acquisition of prefabricated modular housing units for the development of permanent supportive housing.
Staff Report - Award Sole Source Purchase.docx
Attachment No. 1 - Modular Quote.pdf
Attachment No. 2 - LifeArk Proprietary Letter.pdf
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5. Approve an Increase to the Not -to-Exceed Amount with Walters Wholesale Electric Co . to Purchase As-Needed Electrical Supplies
It is recommended that the City Council approve an increase to the not -to-exceed amount with Walters Wholesale Electric Co. for the purchase of as-needed electrical supplies.
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Staff ReportAttachments:
6. Approval of MOU with Pomona Hope to Operate the “Community Garden” Project and Resolution to Amend the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Adding a Donation of $10,000 to the “Community Garden” Project It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pomona Hope for the operation of the Community Garden located at 192 E. Center Street in Pomona; and
2) Approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2025-26
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY ACCEPTING,
INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING A DONATION OF $ 10,000 TO WORKTAG: PROJECT 71114 COMMUNITY GARDEN, FD428, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | CC 2590 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | RC087 DONATIONS
3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the MOU and any subsequent amendments or agreements related to the Community Garden.
Staff Report.docx
Attachment 1 - Resolution.doc
Attachment 2 - Pomona - MOU - Pomona Hope.pdf
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7. Approve Summary Vacation VU 2-2025 and Approve Grant of Easement EC 2-2025 to Southern California Edison for Electrical Infrastructure Installation on a Portion of City Property Located at 499 E. Arrow Highway, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8366-017-900, Related to Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (Council District 6) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUMMARY
VACATION VU 2-2025 AND APPROVING GRANT OF EASEMENT EC 2-2025
TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR ELECTRICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION ON A PORTION OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 499 E. ARROW HIGHWAY, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8366-017-900
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2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the Grant of Easement to SCE on behalf of the City.
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2026-28
Exhibit 1
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Attach No. 2 - Vicinity
Attach No. 3 - Aerial map
Attach No.4 - VU2-2025
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8. Approval for the Pomona Police Department Aero Bureau Engine Overhaul from Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services in the Amount of $168,399.62 It is recommended that the City Council approve the engine overhaul for Pomona Police Department Helicopter MD 500 from Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services for the total amount of $168,399.62 (ref# W/O 25168).
Staff Report - Engine Overhaul 2026
Attachment No. 1 - Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services Quotation Attachment No. 2 - Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services Sole Source Letter Attachments:
9. Approval of a Three -Year Transitional Agreement with the Los Angeles County Fire District (LACoFD) for Fire and Emergency Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the proposed Three -Year Transitional Agreement with LACoFD in substantially the form submitted, and;
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement upon approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
3-16-26 Approval of 3 Year Transitional Agreement
Draft Agreement
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10. Adopt a Resolution to Receive and Appropriate EV Charging Stations' Revenues and Expenditures
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 GENERAL FUND
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BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES BY A TOTAL OF $ 2,000
ANNUALLY FOR EVCS CHARGING STATIONS AT PALOMARES PARK
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 WATER FUND
BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $3,000 FOR CHARGEPOINT CHARGING STATIONS FOR THE WATER
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
SR - Adopt Reso for EV Charging Stations
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2026-15_EVCS
Attachment No. 2 - Resolution No. 2026-16_ChargePoint
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11. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment for Business License Taxes, Cannabis Business Taxes, Utility Users’ Maximum Annual Taxes, and Income Levels for Qualifying for Residential Utility Users’ Tax Exemption Eligibility
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following:
RESOLUTION 2026-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) ADJUSTMENT FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES, CANNABIS BUSINESS TAXES, UTILITY USERS’ MAXIMUM ANNUAL TAXES, AND INCOME LEVELS FOR RESIDENTIAL UTILITY USERS’ TAX EXEMPTION ELIGIBILITY Staff Report.docx
Attachment 1 - Resolution 2026-29.doc
2026 EX. A. to Resolution - Business License Tax Schedule.pdf Attachment 2 - COMPARISON TABLE - BUSINESS LICENSE.pdf
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
12. Approval of Agreement Between City of Pomona and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for Station Activation of Pomona North A Line Station
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Discuss and provide recommendations to the Staff on activation types that can be incorporated into Exhibit A - Description of Activations in Agreement. 2) Approve the Agreement between the City of Pomona and LACMTA and authorize the City Manager to execute in substantial form, inclusive of completing necessary exhibits and activation details.
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Attachment No. 1 - Station Activation Agreement
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13. Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET
2) Review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Report 3) Receive and File the updated General Fund ten -year financial forecast presentation.
FY 2025-26 Mid-Year -final
attach 1_Reso 2025-26 mid year
attach 2_FY 2025-26 Mid-Year presentation
attach 3_Pomona - Financial Forecast Update (FY26) -
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14. 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 Monica Canales as the new commissioner of the Police Oversight Commission pursuant to Section 806 of the City Charter.
Staff Report-Commissioner Appointment.docx
Attachment No. 1 - Canales, Monica A_Redacted.pdf
Attachment No. 2 - Farmer, Aron M_Redacted.pdf
Attachment No. 3 - Vaughn, John W_Redacted.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Public Hearing to Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-28 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, and City Operating Budget to Adjust Revenue Estimates and Appropriations for Federal and State Housing Grant Programs and the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget for the 252 E. 4th Street Major Rehabilitation Project (71210)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the amendments to the FY 2023-28 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, the FY 2025-26 City Operating Budget, and Capital Improvement Program Budget; and 2) After receiving public comments and testimony, close the Public Hearing and adopt the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-28 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FY 2025-26 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND THE
CITY OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING /DECREASING REVENUE
ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV), HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME), EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
(ESG), ESG RAPID UNSHELTERED SURVIVOR HOUSING (ESG-RUSH),
LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION AND HEALTHY HOMES (LHRHH), OLDER
ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM (OAHMP), PERMANENT LOCAL
HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA), CALHOME REUSE AND CONTINUUM OF
CARE (COC) PROGRAM FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19 - 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 $286,133 OF PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA)
PROGRAM FUNDS TO “252 E. 4TH ST. MAJOR REHABILITATION,” FD215 GRANT-MISCELLANEOUS | CC1791 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
GR42206-PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA)-252 E. 4TH STREET | PROJECT 71210 252 E. 4TH STREET MAJOR
REHABILITATION
Staff Report Mid Year Reallocation 2026_Final.docx
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2026-18.docx
Attachment No. 2 – Resolution No. 2026-19.docx
Attachment No. 3 – Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
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16. Public Hearing for Approval of Findings Under Government Code Sections 4217.10-4217.18 for Community Resilience Center at Palomares Park Senior Center and Entering Into an Energy Services Contract with Participate Energy It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a public hearing on the approval of findings under Government Code Sections 4217.10-4217.18 for a Community Resilience Center at the Senior
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Center at Palomares Park.
2) After receiving public comments and testimony, close the Public Hearing and adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINDINGS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 4217.10-4217.18 FOR A SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
(BESS) FOR THE PALOMARES PARK SENIOR CENTER AND APPROVE
ENTERING INTO AN ENERGY SERVICES CONTRACT WITH PARTICIPATE
ENERGY, LLC
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - Draft Resolution 2026-X
Attachment No. 2 - Copy of Public Hearing Notice Posting Attachments:
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on April 6, 2026 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 March 16, 2026 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 March 10, 2026.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk