Monday, April 6, 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
April 6, 2026City Council / Housing Authority /
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Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
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
April 6, 2026City Council / Housing Authority /
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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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property/APN’s: 888 W. Mission Blvd. ( APN: 8342-013-020) and 803 E. 6th St . (APN: 8342-013-021)
Negotiating Parties: County of Los Angeles and Mission White Capital LLC City’s Negotiator: Anita Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs; Betty Donavanik,
Development Services Director
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
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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
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1))
Marie Ann Fuentes. v. City of Pomona
Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24PSCV02958 Jacob Salas v. City of Pomona
Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 25PSCV00623
C) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
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City Manager
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 April 2026 as “Arts, Culture and Creativity Month” in the City of Pomona A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 2026 as “Route 66 Centennial Month” in the City of Pomona
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 17, 2026 as “Home Visiting Day” in Pomona
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing the Week of April 19-25, 2026 as “National Library Week” in the City of Pomona
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 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:
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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:
March 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
2. Adoption of a Resolution Restricting Use of City Property for Federal Enforcement Staging
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, RESTRICTING USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR
FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT STAGING
3. Approve a Sole Source Purchase with Kinetic Energy Systems for the Purchase of Sand Separators for Multiple City Water Wells
It is recommended that the City Council approve a sole -source purchase with Kinetic Energy Systems for the purchase of sand separating equipment for multiple City water wells.
4. Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to USA Pickleball It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to submit a grant application to
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expand pickleball access at Washington Park.
5. Approval of Lot Merger LM 11-2023 for the Property Located at 725-731 E. Columbia Ave, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8338-022-025, Related to the Garage Conversion into a 960 Sq Ft Detached ADU, (Council District 4) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM11-2023 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 725-731 E. COLUMBIA AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8338-022-025; and
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM 11-2023 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
6. Authorize Staff to Submit a Grant Application to Tri -City Mental Health Services ’ Community Wellbeing Grant Program
It is recommended that the City Council authorize City staff to pursue a Tri -City Mental Health Services funding opportunity for a project designed to improve the wellbeing of members ages 0-25.
7. Acceptance of a $ 10,000 Donation to the Pomona Public Library from the Carnegie Corporation of New York
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-36 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of the City of Pomona, California, Authorizing the Acceptance of $10,000 Donation from the Carnegie corporation of New York in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence, for the benefit of the Pomona public library and amending the FY 2025-26 operating budget by increasing revenue estimates and Appropriating the Funds for Expenditure
2) Authorize the acceptance of the $10,000 donation made by the Carnegie Corporation of New York in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to the Pomona Public Library.
8. Award a Bid to Step Saver CA, LLC for the Purchase of Sodium Chloride
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
1) Award a bid to Step Saver CA, LLC for the purchase of sodium chloride, at prices bid, for a term of five-years; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase order and any extensions thereto, on behalf of the City.
9. Approve Purchase in the amount of $ 306,898 to Kirksey and Co. for Furniture and Installation for “City Hall Complex Remodel and Flooring” It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve three purchase orders, in the amount of $306,898, to Kirksey and Co. for “City Hall Complex Remodel and Flooring,” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC 2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Worktag: Project 74115 for furniture, cubicles, and associated installation work for the Mail and Copy Room in the amount of $64,307, the IT Department, in the amount of $138,866, and Code Compliance Basement Offices in the amount of $103,725; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary documents and any subsequent changes or amendments thereto on behalf of the City.
10. Consideration of the Recommendation by the Board of Parking Place Commissioners for City Council to Adopt the Revised Vehicle Parking District Contribution Policy for Clarification and Administrative Consistency
It is recommended the City Council consider adoption of the Board of Parking Place Commissioners (Vehicle Parking District) recommended revisions to the Vehicle Parking District Contribution Policy for clarification and administrative consistency.
11. Receive and File a Report on Copper -Related Vandalism in the City of Pomona, Including Impacts and Legislative Efforts
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on copper -related vandalism in the City of Pomona, including impacts and legislative efforts.
12. Amend the FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets and award a construction contract to Angeles Contractor, Inc. in the amount of $ 2,773,405 for the installation of housing modulars
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following Resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA TO AMEND THE FY 2025-26
OPERATING BUDGET TO ADJUST REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRI -CITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE ACT
FUNDING (TRI-CITY) AND AMEND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW CIP PROJECT, “2040 N.
GAREY AVENUE HOUSING UNITS ”, FD 428 CIP | CC 1791 CIP | WORKTAG :
PRJ-00004 APPROPRIATING $4,448,850 IN TRI-CITY FUNDING AND REAPPROPRIATE $ 985,567 OF SERIES AQ HOUSING BOND PROCEEDS FROM “252 E. 4TH STREET MAJOR REHABILIATION,” FD428 CIP | CC2590 CIP | WORKTAG: PROJECT 71210 TO NEWLY CREATED
PROJECT
2) Award a construction contract to ACI for the installation of Pre -Fabricated Modulars and Site Improvements at 2040 N. Garey Avenue, to include base bid items and allowances in the total amount of $2,773,405; and
3) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City of Pomona.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on April 20, 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 April 6, 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 April 1, 2026.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk