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 20, 2026
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
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
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Canales 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
STAFF PRESENT
Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia A. Butler, City Clerk
Karla Shipman, Assistant City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Pomona Police Chief
PRESENTATIONS
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 25, 2026 as “Arbor Day” in the City of Pomona.
Mayor Sandoval did not present this proclamation as no one was present to receive it. *A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing April 25, 2026, as “Justice and Human Rights Community Day” Councilmember Preciado presented the proclamation to Dr. Jose Calderon, Lina Mira and other members of the Latino/Latina Roundtable. Dr. Calderon shared a few words about the importance of organizing and building community. *Presentation of Pomona Police Department Lifesaving Medal to Officer Edmundo Olivas‑Cano Captain Brown presented the Lifesaving Medal to Officer Olivas-Cano and Mayor Sandoval presented a certificate to Officer Olivas-Cano on behalf of the City Council. *Presentation by Los Angeles County Sanitation District Staff Financial Management Department Head of the Los Angeles County Sanitation District gave a presentation about the Los Angeles County Sanitation District.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Preciado presented a certificate to Marissa Castro Salvati, SoCal Edison representative, to commemorate her service to the community of the City of Pomona.
Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole expressed condolences to the family of Angel Mendoza and expressed gratitude for the installation of trees in district 4. Vice Mayor Ontiveros-Cole also invited folks to attend the upcoming Area Commander District 4 meeting and requested a study on e-scooters to assess safety.
Councilmember Garcia announced various upcoming events: Kiwanis Scholarship banquet, Friends of the Pomona Public Library Trivia Bee, Human Rights march, Dia del Niñe celebration at Martin Luther Park and the Los Angeles County Fair. Councilmember Garcia spoke about Angel Mendoza’s contributions to the community and expressed condolences to the family.
Mayor Sandoval expressed condolences to the family of Angel Mendoza. Mayor Sandoval discussed the historical feat of astronaut Victor Glover, a Pomona born native whose father was a Pomona Police Officer. Mayor Sandoval requested consideration of ways to honor Victor Glover. Mayor Sandoval encouraged folks to attend the Los Angeles County Fair. Lastly, Mayor Sandoval expressed concern about the use of social media platforms to discuss city business and requested a draft policy on social media use be brought forward for consideration.
Councilmember Canales expressed condolences to the family of Angel Mendoza and advised the mental health department of Pomona Unified School District is reaching out to the family, friends and others in Angel Mendoza’s community. Councilmember Canales attended the Tea for the Soul event and thanked everyone that supported the event.
Councilmember Martin expressed condolences to the family of Angel Mendoza and expressed support for creating a safety policy about e-bikes. Councilmember Martin invited folks to attend an upcoming community meeting in District 1, and the ribbon cutting of the restoration of the stairs at Ganesha Park. Councilmember Martin announced the birth of her new grandson.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott announced three projects within the City that will be funded by Congresswoman Torres’s office.
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:
Angel Hernandez discussed patriotism and importance of a nation’s unity.
Sandra Samaniego discussed housing first intervention as a way to address homelessness.
Jack Foster discussed various safety concerns in district one.
Sydni Gaspar, Newlife Pomona, discussed the work of Newlife Pomona does to address food insecurity in the community.
Leticia Casillas Sanchez discussed traffic safety concerns.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Item No. 2 pulled for public comment by Councilmember Canales.
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:
April 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2026.
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 *This item was pulled by Councilmember Canales.
Councilmembers asked questions and gave comments.
Public Works Meg McWade gave comments to answer questions asked by Councilmembers.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-32.
Approval of Lot Merger LM11‑2025 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 LM11‑2025 on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-38 and authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM11‑2025 on behalf of the City.
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 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-39.
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 Program (CIP) | CC2590 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) | CC2590 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).
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to 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) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Worktag: Project 68598 to include all Base Bid and Additive Alternate items in the amount of $2,424,000; and 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; and 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; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent amendments / change orders on behalf of the City of Pomona (City).
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 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-44.
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.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to 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; and Authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase order and any extensions thereto, on behalf of the City.
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.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-40; and 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 Human Resources Director Rene Anderson gave a brief overview of the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to approve a four percent (4%) pay increase effective February 8, 2026, for City Manager Anita D. Scott in accordance with her employment contract; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-35.
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 OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING TWO‑YEAR TEMPORARY WAIVER OF THE CITY’S PURCHASING AND BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR HOMELESS PROJECTS Neighborhood Services Director Beverly Johnson gave the staff presentation.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 7-0, to introduce, waive further and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4367.
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 Pomona Police Chief Ellis gave an overview of the item.
Councilmembers asked questions and gave comments.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY VICE-MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to introduce, waive further, and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4369.
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 Works Director McWade gave the staff presentation.
Mayor and Councilmembers asked various questions about the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN, CARRIED 7-0, 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 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
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 Housing Services Manager Maria Siacunco gave a brief overview of the item.
Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing, and with no public speakers, Mayor Sandoval closed the public hearing.
Mayor and Councilmembers asked questions about the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 7-0, to introduce, waive further and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4368.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned in remembrance of Angel Mendoza Lopez at 9:27 p.m. on April 20, 2026.
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