Monday, May 18, 2026
7:00 PM
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Council Chambers
City Council / Housing Authority
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
May 18, 2026City Council / Housing Authority 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 interpretation software system is available at City Council meetings.
Si necesita interpretaci ón en espa ñol, hay disponible un sistema de software de interpretaci ón biling üe en las juntas del Concejo Municipal.
5:30 P.M.
In the Chuck Bader Conference Room
CLOSED SESSION
Held in the Chuck Bader Conference Room adjacent to the Council Chambers on the south side of the building.
May 18, 2026City Council / Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda
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))
Richard Martinez vs City of Pomona (ADJ 12638072)
Consideration of Compromise and Release Agreement for Workers’ Compensation Claim
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Acting, Interim, and/or Permanent City Clerk
C) INITIATION OF LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)-One Case 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 May 17-23, 2026 as “National Public Works Week” in the City of Pomona
5.18 PW WeekAttachments:
Presentation Recognizing Jared Jordan Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
May 18, 2026City Council / Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda
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 Meeting Minutes It is recommended that the City Council approve the following City Council /Housing Authority Meeting Minutes:
May 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
FINAL MINUTES 05-04-2026.pdfAttachments:
2. Receive and File Quarterly Summary of Approved City Council Sponsorships and
May 18, 2026City Council / Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda Remaining Fund Balances
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the summary of approved City Council Sponsorships and remaining fund balances.
Council Report
Copy of Q3 Sponsorships_Final
Attachments:
3. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Submittal of the Projects List for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (RMRA/SB-1)
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-46 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB-1, THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
staff report.docx
Attachment 1 - Resolution.doc
Exhibits A-1 and A-2.pdf
Attachments:
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 4368 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 adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 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 THE MOBILE HOME
RENT ADJUSTMENT PETITIONS
SR_Second Reading of Ordinance No. 4368 Amending City Code Relating to Costs Associated with Mobile Home Rent Adjustment Petitions BB-c1.docx Attachment 1_Ordinance Amending Mobile Home SRO_4-20-26.docx Attachments:
5. Approval of the FY 2026-27 Annual Engineer of Record Report and a Resolution of Intent Setting July 6, 2026, as the Public Hearing Date Regarding Annexation of Additional Territory and the Levy of Annual Assessments for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Engineer ’s Report for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District for FY 2026-27, including annexation of 62
May 18, 2026City Council / Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda additional parcels and the annual levy of assessments; and 2) Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO ANNEX NEW TERRITORY AND LEVY FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CITYWIDE
STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND TO SET JULY 6, 2026, AS THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER
Staff Report_Eng Report
Attachment No. 1 - City of Pomona Engineer's Report FY 26-27 Attachment No. 2 - Resolution 2026-50
Attachments:
6. Amend FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Award Construction Contract to Letner Roofing Co. in the Amount of $ 229,500 for “Fourth Street PD Evidence Building Roof Structure Rehabilitation”
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2025-26
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING
$50,000 OF PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED GENERAL FUNDS FROM “PD ROOF DRAINAGE MODIFICATIONS” FD428 | CC2590 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | WORKTAG: PROJECT 71115 AND
REAPPROPRIATING THESE GENERAL FUNDS TO “FOURTH STREET PD EVIDENCE BUILDING ROOF STRUCTURE REHABILITATION,” FD428 | CC2590 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | WORKTAG :
PROJECT 71123
2) Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive bid from Letner Roofing Co. for “Fourth Street PD Evidence Building Roof Structure Rehabilitation, ” FD428 | CC 2590 Capital Improvement Program | Worktag: Project 71123 to include all Base Bid items in the total amount of $229,500; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any
May 18, 2026City Council / Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda subsequent change orders on behalf of the City of Pomona (City).
Staff Report - 4th St PD evidence building
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2026-52
Attachment No. 2 - Evidence Proposal Letner April
Attachments:
7. Approve Purchase Order with Motion Industries, Inc ., for Booster Station 11 Replacement Phase I
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve issuance of a purchase order to Motion Industries, Inc ., utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 091422-MII in the total amount of $312,031 for water boosting equipment for the replacement of Booster 11 A, B, C, D; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute subsequent changes or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City.
Staff Report - Booster 11 Phase 1Attachments:
8. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City of Pomona Housing Authority to Increase Revenue Estimates and Appropriations for HUD Housing Choice Programs It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the Governing Board for the City of Pomona Housing Authority adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY (PHA) AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $ 1,882,540 AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $ 844,805 FROM U .S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDS
Staff Report_Budget Amendment eff. May 2026.docx
Resolution No. 2026-53.docx
Attachments:
9. Approve an Increase to the Not-to-Exceed Amount with SWARCO McCain, Inc. for the Purchase of Traffic Signal Materials, Supplies, and Equipment for Fiscal Year 2025-26 It is recommended that the City Council approve an increase to the not-to-exceed amount with SWARCO McCain, Inc., from $125,000 annually to $150,000 for FY 2025/26, for the purchase of traffic signal materials, supplies, and equipment.
Staff ReportAttachments:
May 18, 2026City Council / Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda
10. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2025-26 Operating and FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Approve an Amendment to Allegiance Electric Inc. Contract for Worktag : Project 71119 - Pomona Police Station /Fire Station 181 Energy Efficiency Upgrades
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-56 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET AND THE FY 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $ 56,928 OF GENERAL FUNDS FROM THE OPERATING BUDGET FD 101 | CC 2003 | BUILDING AND YARD REPAIRS AND APPROPRIATING $ 56,928 OF GENERAL FUNDS TO THE CIP BUDGET FOR WORKTAG: PROJECT 71119 - POMONA POLICE STATION /FIRE STATION 181 ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES (FD101 | CC 2590 | SC 263 TRANSFER TO CIP PROJECT FUND AND FD 428 CC2590 RC116 | TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND)
2) Amend the Agreement with Allegiance Electric Inc. to add an additional $56,928 to the contract amount, to a total agreement amount of $276,568 to complete the CIP; and
3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute said agreement with Allegiance Electric, Inc. on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.
Staff Report - Amend PD Dept Energy Efficiency CIP and PO REV Attach No. 1 - Resolution 2026-56
Attachment No. 2 - Contract Amendment
Attachments:
11. Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to LA2050 It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to pursue an LA2050 funding opportunity to improve the growth and development of youth ages 7-17.
Staff ReportAttachments:
12. Receive and File Second Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 Second Amendment to CM Scott Contract
Attachments:
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
13. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity
May 18, 2026City Council / Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda (PCN) to allow for a California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type -21 (Off-Sale, General ) License in Conjunction with an Existing Convenience Market and Deli Located at 3024 W. Temple Avenue
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINDING OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO ALLOW FOR A CALIFORNIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL TYPE -21 (OFF-SALE, GENERAL) LICENSE
IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING CONVENIENCE MARKET AND DELI LOCATED AT 3024 W. TEMPLE AVENUE (APN: 8707-022-147)
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2026-45
Attachment No. 2 - Planning Commission Staff Report
Attachment No. 3 - PC Resolution No. 26-004
Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Public Hearing to Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 4365 Approving a Zoning Code Amendment (Code-000378-2025) to Modify Objective Design Standards, Use Definitions and Standards, and Administrative Processes in the Pomona Zoning and Development Code
It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following ordinance:
1) Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony; and 2) Introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4365 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT (CODE-000378-2025) TO MODIFY OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS, USE DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS, AND
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES IN THE POMONA ZONING AND
DEVELOPMENT CODE
May 18, 2026City Council / Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - Draft Ordinance No. 4365
Attachment No. 2 – Exhibit A: Draft Zoning & Development Code, redlined Attachment No. 3 – Planning Commission Agenda of April 22, 2026 Attachment No. 4 – PC Resolution No. 26-005
Attachment No. 5 - Index of Proposed Revisions - CC
Attachment No. 6 – Public Hearing Notice
Attachment No. 7 - Presentation
Attachments:
15. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Single Local Historic Landmark Designation Request (SHISTORIC-000110-2026) for Property Located at 1057 E. Mission Boulevard (McDonald’s #7)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony; and 2) Adopt the following Resolution (Attachment No. 1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SINGLE LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION REQUEST (SHISTORIC-000110-2025) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1057 E. MISSION BOULEVARD (MCDONALD’S # 7) (APN:8326-009-018)
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2026-43
Attachment No. 2 - HPC Staff Report and Attachments
Attachment No. 3 – HPC Resolution No. 25-014
Attachment No. 4 – HPC Resolution No. 26-018
Attachment No. 5 - Notice of Public Hearing
Attachment No. 6 - Staff Presentation
Attachments:
16. Discussion on the City’s Compliance with Assembly Bill No. 2561 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the City’s compliance with Assembly Bill No. 2561 (AB 2561) relating to Public Agency Employment.
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - BU Notices
Attachments:
17. Public Hearing - Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City of Pomona ’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and a Resolution Approving Pomona ’s 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
May 18, 2026City Council / Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing; and
2) Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No. 1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF
POMONA’S 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN: PART 1, PART 2 CHAPTER 4, PART 3, AND PART 4 APPENDIX D
3) Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No. 2)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF
POMONA’S 2025 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
Staff Report - Public Hearing for 2025 UWMP & WSCP
Attachment No.1 - Reso No. 2026-48_2025 UWMP
Attachment No.2 - Resolution 2026-49 WSCP
Attachment No. 3 - Notice of Public Hearing
Attachment No. 1; Exhibit A - 2025 UWMP
Attachment No. 2; Exhibit A - WSCP
Attachments:
ADJOURNMENT
The next Special Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in the City Council Chambers, 505 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, California. There will be no Closed Session. The Open Session will commence at 7:00 p.m.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Karla Shipman, Acting City Clerk for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the May 18, 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 May 12, 2026.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Karla Shipman
Acting City Clerk