CLOSED SESSION
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
505 S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91766 City of Pomona
Regular Meeting Minutes
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. 7:00 PM Monday, April 6, 2026 Council Chambers
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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))
City Manager
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 Sonia Carvalho reported that for Closed Session item B in the case of Marie Ann Fuentes. v. City of Pomona the City Council approved a settlement in the amount of $80,000 by a unanimous vote. City Attorney Carvalho also reported that in the case of Jacob Salas v. City of Pomona the City Council approved a settlement in the amount of $200,000 by a unanimous vote.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pomona High School JR OTC posted the colors of the flag and Councilmember Preciado 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 – arrived at 7:07 p.m.
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 Chief
Alyssa Bostrom, Pomona Police Captain
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
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Cultural Arts Commissioner Arellano, Community members and Artists Cheyne Ellet, Joshua Swodeck, Joseph Walsh, Angel Barrientso, Sarina Pi, Executive Director of the dA Center for the Arts Margaret Inserra, Office of Economic and Business Affairs Deputy Director Ata Kahn, OEBA Program Manager Jocelyn Ayala, and AAIP Program Coordinator June Ku. Margaret Inserra shared a few words to say thank you to the City Council for supporting the arts.
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 2026 as “Route 66 Centennial Month” in the City of Pomona
Councilmember Lustro presented the proclamation to John Atwater, Ambassador from the California Historic Route 66 Association who shared a few words to say thank you to the City for honoring the centennial anniversary of Route 66. City Manager Scott also spoke about the ways the City would contribute to the centennial celebration. *A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 17, 2026 as “Home Visiting Day” in Pomona
Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole presented the proclamation to Leticia Casilla -Sanchez from Innovation & Intersection Associates, LLC, Danette Lew from Foothill Family Services, and Stace Lee from Children Now. Leticia Casilla- Sanchez shared a few words of gratitude for the proclamation.
*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 Councilmember Garcia presented the proclamation to Crystal Orozco, Library Supervisor, Daniel Maldonado, Library Assistant II, Sarina De La Torre, Library Clerk II and Mark Gluba, Assistant City Manager. Crystal Orozco shared a few words about what a Library is to the Community and encouraged folks to visit the Pomona Library.
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
*This was heard after Consent Calendar Item No. 12
Councilmember Canales announced the upcoming Tea for the Soul event hosted by the Optimist Club.
Councilmember Garcia advised she submitted various PomonaGo app requests to Public Works and to the Water Department. Councilmember Garcia attended the D3 Area Commander Meeting, advised April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, attended a listening circle hosted by the African American Advisory Alliance. Councilmember Garcia gave remembrance to Marc Trejo Salvador, Jennifer Loera-Zarco and their baby Elliot.
Councilmember Martin invited folks to attend an upcoming community meeting and gave thanks to Pomona PD for making multiple arrests related to illegal dumping in District 1.
Councilmember Martin discussed concerns with parking enforcement during street sweeping days and expressed support for waiving parking tickets.
Councilmember Preciado announced GNG Boxing as a new boxing gym in District 2, and discussed the grant awarded for the Palm Lakes Golf Course. Councilmember Preciado attended various Easter and community events , and gave remembrance to Marc Trejo Salvador, Jennifer Loera-Zarco and their baby Elliot.
Vice Mayor Ontiveros -Cole expressed her condolences to the family of Marc Trejo Salvador, Jennifer Loera- Zarco and their baby Elliot . Vice Mayor Ontiveros -Cole also discussed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and discussed domestic violence.
Vice Mayor Ontiveros -Cole announced an upcoming community meeting regarding Garfield Park and the District 4 Area Commander Meeting.
Mayor Sandoval thanked Los Angeles County Fire Department Deputy Chief Gam ble for attending and requested from City Manager Scott a list of places in the City named after Cesar Chavez’s to begin proper processes to re-name them . Mayor Sandoval gave remembrance to Marc Trejo Salvador, Jennifer Loera-Zarco and their baby Elliot.
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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Sarai Martinez expressed concerns with lack of affordable housing and homelessness.
Kari Guthrie expressed support for equal justice.
Gwendolyn Blume expressed concerns with increasing cost of living expenses and recommended changes to Ordinance No. 4359.
Jack Foster expressed concern for the methods of parking enforcement during street sweeping days in his neighborhood.
Naomi Chavez discussed concerns with flock system cameras used within city boundaries.
Jeffrey Michaelson requested more informational sessions about housing policies as resources for residents.
Tremale Ratcliffe discussed chronic absenteeism of students in school and the impact that has on students.
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 by Mayor Sandoval for comment and Item No. 12 pulled public speakers.
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
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE -MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7 -0, to approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026.
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
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*This item was pulled by Mayor Sandoval for comment.
Public Speaker Claudia Baptista expressed support for the item.
Public Speaker Vanessa Medina expressed support for the item.
Councilmember Garcia expressed support for the item.
Councilmember Canales requested the following language be added state that community members use the PomonaGo app or call the non- emergency phone number of the Pomona Police department to report incidents.
Mayor Sandoval gave comments and expressed support for the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR SANDOVAL , CARRIED 7 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -42 with the added language from Councilmember Canales.
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.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE -MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7 -0, to 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 expand pickleball access at Washington Park.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE -MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7 -0, to authorize staff to submit a grant application to expand pickleball access at Washington Park.
5. Approval of Lot Merger LM11-2023 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:
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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 LM11- 2023 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE -MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7 -0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -33 and authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM11-2023 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.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE -MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7 -0, to 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.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE -MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -36 and 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
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.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE -MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7 -0, to award a bid to Step Saver CA, LLC for the purchase of sodium chloride, at prices bid, for a term of five -years; and 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) | CC2590 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.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE -MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7 -0, to 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) | CC2590 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.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE -MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt 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.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE -MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to 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”, FD428 CIP | CC1791 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.
*This item was pulled for public comment.
Public Speaker Jeffery Michaelson asked questions about the item.
Mayor Sandoval gave comments about the item.
City Manager Scott gave comments about the item.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-34; and 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 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 City Council meeting adjourned in remembrance of Marc Anthony Trejo Sal dívar, Jennifer Loera-Zarco and their baby Elliot at 8:32 p.m. on April 6, 2026.
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Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
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