Monday, April 20, 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 20, 2026City Council / Housing Authority /
Successor Agency to the
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 20, 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: 8331004901, 8331004047
Negotiating Parties: 1. Brandon 26 Management, LLC
City’s Negotiator: Anita Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
City Clerk
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 25, 2026 As “Arbor Day” in the City of Pomona
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 25, 2026, as “Justice and Human Rights Community Day”
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Presentation of Pomona Police Department Lifesaving Medal to Officer Edmundo Olivas-Cano
Presentation by Los Angeles County Sanitation District Staff
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:
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
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It is recommended that the City Council approve the following City Council /Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes:
April 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
2. Adoption of Pomona Safety Action Plan Related to Traffic Safety It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE POMONA SAFETY
ACTION PLAN
3. Approval of Lot Merger LM 11-2025 for the Property Located at 2218-2298 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Numbers 8331-010-043, 8331-010-044, 8331-010-041 and 8331-010-045 (Council District 3)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM11-2025 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2218-2298 S. GAREY AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 8331-010-043, 8331-010-044, 8331-010-041 AND 8331-010-045
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM 11-2025 on behalf of the City.
4. Resolution Authorizing DTA Public Finance, Inc. as the Engineer of Record for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Ordering the Preparation of the 2026-27 Engineer’s Report for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING DAVID TAUSSIG AND ASSOCIATES, INC ., D /B/A/ DTA PUBLIC FINANCE, INC ., AS THE ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE 2026-27 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CITYWIDE
STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
5. Award Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the Amount of $ 2,424,000 for “Street Preservation - Local Citywide (FY-25-26),” FD428, Capital Improvement
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Program (CIP) | CC 2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Worktag: Project 68598 to Include all Base Bid and Additive Alternate Items
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive bid from Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for “Street Preservation - Local Citywide (FY 25-26),” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC 2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Worktag: Project 68598 to include all Base Bid and Additive Alternate items in the amount of $2,424,000;
2) Authorize the execution of potential amendments / change orders up to 40 percent of the original contract price to allow for the inclusion of additional streets /work as needed;
3) Find that the project referenced above is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) and that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment; 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent amendments / change orders on behalf of the City of Pomona (City).
6. Adopt a Resolution Approving Policies and Procedures Regarding the Provision of Water and Sewer Services to Proposed Developments that include Affordable Housing Units for Lower Income Households
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
REGARDING THE PROVISION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICES TO
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS THAT INCLUDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
FOR LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
7. Award a Bid for Laboratory Reagents and Testing Supplies to Hach Company It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a purchase order to Hach Company for a term of three years for the procurement of water laboratory reagents and testing supplies, of which the City is currently in the second year of the informal award.
2) Authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase order and any extensions thereto, on behalf of the City.
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8. Approving an Agreement with the Los Angeles County Fair Association for Law Enforcement Services for the 2026 Los Angeles County Fair It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 800,074 AND AMENDING THE FY 2025-26
OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES BY
$69,097 AND APPROPRIATING $69,097 IN THE GENERAL FUND
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
9. Approval of Salary Increase for the City Manager and Adoption of Resolution 2026-35 Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve a four percent (4%) pay increase effective February 8, 2026, for City Manager Anita D. Scott in accordance with her employment contract; and 2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY OF
POMONA’S SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 TO MEET
THE REQUIREMENTS OF CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5 AND 571 TO MODIFY THE SALARY OF THE
CITY MANAGER
10. Introduction and First Reading of a Proposed Uncodified Ordinance Authorizing Emergency Waiver of City Purchasing and Bidding Requirements for Homeless Projects It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following uncodified ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4367 - AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING TWO -YEAR TEMPORARY WAIVER OF THE CITY ’S PURCHASING AND BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS FOR HOMELESS PROJECTS
11. Consideration of an Ordinance Relating to Camping and Storing Personal Property on Public Property
It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further, and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4369 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 46 (“STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES ”), ARTICLE XII (“CAMPING, SLEEPING OR STORAGE OF PROPERTY ”), SECTIONS 46-601 - 46-606 OF THE POMONA CITY CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 46-607 - 46-611 RELATING TO CAMPING AND
STORING PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
12. Discussion Regarding Replacement of Two Crossing Guard Locations in Current Contract
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction related to the following:
1) Utilize the adopted 2022 School Crossing Guard Study, prioritize filling future School Crossing Guard locations:
a. Prioritize Simons Middle School (San Antonio and Franklin) and Vejar Elementary School (White and Grand) as the current two crossing guard location vacancies within the Police Department’s contract; and b. Authorize the City Manager to update any policies or procedures to reflect utilization of the 2022 School Crossing Guard Study to determine future crossing guard locations.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Consideration of Ordinance No. 4368 of the City Council of the City of Pomona, California Amending Sections 30-551 and 30-563 of the Pomona Municipal Code Relating to Fees Associated with Mobile Home Rent Adjustment Petitions It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4368 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, AMENDING SECTIONS 30-551 AND 30-563 OF THE POMONA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FEES ASSOCIATED WITH MOBILE HOME
RENT ADJUSTMENT PETITIONS
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ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on May 4, 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 20, 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 14, 2026.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk