Monday, September 21, 2026
7:00 PM
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
and via Zoom:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1652050327?pwd=7d0H2gUbJjFkeuAuPKLaVWmO6tuGTU.1 Council Chambers and Online
City Council and Housing Authority
Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice-Mayor Lorraine Canales
Councilmember Debra Martin
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
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
Closed Session 5:30 p.m.
September 21, 2026City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION
• 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 a maximum of three minutes to address items that are listed on the City Council agenda or topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the City. The Mayor may reduce speaking time based on the number of speakers. • No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be permitted. Any person (including remote participants) not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized by the Brown Act may be asked to leave the Council Chambers or be removed from remote meeting participation. • Signs, banners, and noisemakers are prohibited in the Council Chambers.
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 and if you are participating remotely.
Si necesita interpretaci ón en espa ñol, hay disponible un sistema de software de interpretaci ón biling üe en las juntas del Concejo Municipal y si participa de forma remota. 5:30 P.M.
Closed Session begins in the Council Chambers for roll call and public comment and then moves to 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.
CALL TO ORDER
September 21, 2026City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda
PUBLIC COMMENT
The public may provide comments prior to the City Council convening into Closed Session. Comments from the public will be limited to three (3) minutes. To give comment via Zoom you must raise your hand during the applicable comment period.
Closed Session is not open to the public.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
A) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
1) Property: 1041 S. White Ave
Negotiating Parties: Pomona Mission Villas
City’s Negotiator: Anita D. Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
2) Property: 1945 W. Mission (APN number 8707-019-903), Vacant City -Owned Freeway-Adjacent Lot at Buffington Street (APN Number 8705-001-916) Negotiating Parties: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) City’s Negotiator: Anita D. Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Acting, Interim and/or Permanent City Clerk
C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Unrepresented Employee: Acting, Interim and/or Permanent City Clerk 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
September 21, 2026City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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.
For in person participation, each individual must fill out a speaker card, which is available in the lobby of the Council Chambers. Speaker cards must be filled out and turned in to the City Clerk at this time. No late cards will be accepted.
For remote participation, speakers must raise their hand in Zoom at this time. The City Clerk will call on speakers by their Zoom name /identifier entered when joining the meeting and will prompt speakers to unmute and turn on their camera when it is their turn to speak.
Speakers should state their name and will be allowed to speak once for a maximum of three (3) minutes. The time limit may be reduced depending on the number of speakers.
All speakers, audience members, and remote participants 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.
Remote participants must raise their hand at this time to speak on any Consent Calendar item and await further direction from staff.
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:
June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
September 21, 2026City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda July 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
FINAL MINUTES 06-15-2026.pdf
FINAL MINUTES 07-06-2026.pdf
Attachments:
2. Amending Fiscal Year 2026-27 Revenue Estimates to the Watershed Fund and Award of a Professional Services Agreement to Stantec Consulting Services Inc .; and Approve Tenth Amendment with the Cities of Claremont, La Verne, Pomona and San Dimas It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
WATERSHED FUND BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $211,008 OF WHICH $ 205,371 TO WATERSHED FUND FD 592 | WATERSHED DEPARTMENT, CC 8131 | PROJECT PROGRAM REVENUE AND $ 5,637 TO WATERSHED FUND FD592 | WATERSHED DEPARTMENT, CC8131 |
ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM FEE
2) Approve awarding a three -year professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. ( Stantec), for implementation of the coordinated integrated monitoring program (CIMP) and watershed management program (WMP) in the amount of $2,482,494 of which $527,419 will be funded by Project No. 81063 and encumbered by a separate PO than the remainder of the contract . (Attachment No.2).
3) Approve the 10th cooperative agreement amendment for cost sharing with the East San Gabriel Valley Watershed Management Group (Management Group ), which includes the cities of Claremont, La Verne, Pomona and San Dimas (Attachment No.3)
4) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Stantec on behalf of the City and execute the 10th cooperative agreement amendment and any subsequent documents or amendments to the agreements.
Council Report- Stantec
Attachment No 1 - Resolution- Stantec
Attachment No 2 - Stantec Agreement
Attachment No 3 -Coop Agreement (ESGVWMP) 10th Amendment Attachments:
3. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
September 21, 2026City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda Budget for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Completion for Worktag :
Project 71048 - Financial Software Project
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-100 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $ 47,250 OF WATER FUND RESERVES (FD571, WATER OPERATIONS | CC 1410, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ), $ 20,250 OF SEWER FUND RESERVES (FD581, SEWER OPERATIONS | CC 1410, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ), AND $ 202,500 OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND RESERVES (FD428, CIP PROJECT FUND | CC 2590 CIP | SC 263 TRANSFER TO CIP | PG 107 CIP PROJ FUND RESERVES) TO “FINANCIAL SOFTWARE PROJECT” (FD428, CIP PROJECT FUND | CC 1410, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY | RC 114 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS | WORKTAG: PROJECT 71048).
Staff Report - ERP Phase 2 Extension.docx
Attachment 1 - Reso 2026-100.docx
Attachments:
4. Adopt a Resolution to Establish a Residency Policy for Elected Officials and Candidates for Elected Office
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-95- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENCY POLICY FOR
ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE
Staff Report -residency policy.docx
Reso. No 2026-95.docx
Exhibit A-Pomona Residency Policy Draft.docx
Attachments:
5. Approval of Amendment to the Special Legal Counsel Panel It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the hourly rate increase for Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) Attorneys at Law to a range of $295 - $485 for Partners, Senior Counsel, and Associates; and
2) Approve the hourly rate increase for Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont LLP (CRD) Attorneys at Law to a range of $300 for Partners and Associates; and
September 21, 2026City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda 3) Approve the hourly rate increase for Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd & Romo to $450 per hour for Partners; and
4) Approve the addition of Collins & Collins as a dangerous condition of public property and police liability defense counsel at an hourly range of $180-$375 for Partners, Associates, Paralegals/Law Clerks; and 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute retainer agreements with the requested firms.
Staff Report.docx
Att 1 - Approved Legal Counsel Panel 2026.09.14.xlsx
Attachments:
6. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice Required by the Political Reform Act It is recommended that the City Council approve and file the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice.
Staff Report - 2026 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice.docx Attachment No. 1 - 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice.pdf Attachments:
7. Appropriate Funding to “Street Rehabilitation - Districts 2 and 3,” Phase I, Federal Project No. STPL-5070(044), FD 215 Misc Grant Fund | CC 2590 CIP | RC 177 Grant - Federal | Project No. 67935 | Grant ID GR67935
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-108 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE
ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF $ 226,000 OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - LOCAL (STP-L) GRANT FUNDING TO “STREET REHABILITATION - DISTRICTS 2 AND 3,” PHASE I, FEDERAL PROJECT NUMBER STPL -5070(044), FD 215 MISC GRANT FUND | CC 2590 CIP | RC 177 GRANT - FEDERAL | PROJECT NO. 67935 | GRANT ID GR67935
2026 Staff Report 67935_Updated
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2026-108
Attachments:
8. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Closure of City Hall during the 2026 Holiday Season and Rescheduling 2027 City Council Meeting Dates Due to Holiday Conflicts It is recommended that the City Council Adopt proposed Resolution No. 2026-110 (Attachment) to approve the following actions:
1) Authorizing the closure of City Hall from Wednesday, December 23, 2026 through Thursday, December 31, 2026, to account for observance of the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year ’s Day Holidays and to avoid potential staff
September 21, 2026City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda shortages during the holidays; and,
2) Amending the ongoing calendar for regularly scheduled City Council Meetings and 2027 City Council Meetings by cancelling and rescheduling meetings, as noted below, due to holiday conflicts:
A. Cancelling the January 18, 2027, regular City Council Meeting and rescheduling to Monday, January 25, 2027, to be conducted as a regular meeting of the City Council
B. Cancelling the February 1, 2027, regular City Council Meeting and rescheduling to Monday, February 8, 2027, to be conducted as a regular meeting of the City Council
C. Cancelling the regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 2027, and rescheduling to Monday, February 22, 2027, to be conducted as a regular meeting of the City Council
D. Cancelling the regular City Council Meeting of July 5, 2027 E. Cancelling the September 6, 2027, regular City Council Meeting and rescheduling to Monday, September 13, 2027, to be conducted as a regular meeting of the City Council
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1- Resolution No. 26-110 2026 Holiday Closure and 2027 Meeting Conflicts Attachments:
9. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Submittal of Grant Applications to the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-109 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
PROGRAM
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1-RESO 2026-109 - STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM.doc Attachments:
10. Adoption of a Resolution Receiving a Donation of $ 4,000 from Walmart and Amending the FY 2026-27 Operating Budget by Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriations It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
September 21, 2026City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda 1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-102 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE FY 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE
ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 4,000 OF
DONATED FUNDING FROM WALMART FOR THE HEROES OF
POMONA SPEECH CONTEST; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any subsequent amendments, subject to review by the City Attorney 2026 - Staff Report - Accept Funds from Walmart for Heroes of Pomona_ (003).docx Attachment No. 1 2026-102
Attachments:
11. Receive and File a Report on Sidewalk Vending Reporting Requirements in Accordance with Pomona City Code Article X (Sidewalk Vending), Section 30-683 (Reporting) It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
1) Receive and file a report on Sidewalk Vending Reporting Requirements in accordance with Pomona City Code Article X (Sidewalk Vending ), Section 30-683 (Reporting).
Staff ReportAttachments:
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
12. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule to Reflect a Five (5%) Percent Salary Increase for Full and Part-Time Classifications It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-111 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 TO IMPLEMENT A FIVE PERCENT (5%) SALARY INCREASE TO FULL AND PART-TIME
CLASSIFICATIONS
It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further, and give first reading to the following ordinance adjusting the salary for City Council:
ORDINANCE NO. 4373 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT AND ONE -TIME EXPENSE PAYMENT FOR
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
September 21, 2026City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda Staff Report.docx
Attach No. 1 - Reso 2026-111 Salary Schedule.docx
Exhibit A - Salary_Schedule_10-01-2026.pdf
Attach No. 2 - Ord 4373 - Council Salary Ordinance
Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Public Hearing to consider Caltrans Right of Way Partial Acquisition at Veterans Park and Temporary Acquisition at Vacant Freeway-Adjacent City-Owned Land It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Open a Public Hearing to consider public testimony;
2) Close the Public Hearing and approve the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-113, A Resolution OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, california, TO APPROVE
CALTRANS RIGHT OF WAY PARTIAL ACQUISITION AT
VETERANS PARK (APN 8707-019-903) AND TEMPORARY
ACQUISITION AT V A C A N T F R E E W A Y - A D J A C E N T CITY-OWNED LAND (APN 8705-001-916); DECLARING
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT A
PORTION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (903 SQUARE FEET,
APN 8707-019-903) IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND; DECLARING
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 5404
THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION COMPLIES WITH THE PUBLIC
PARK PRESERVATION ACT; AND FINDING THAT SAID
ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-114, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND
THE FY 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATING $ 709,800 OF CALTRANS RIGHT OF WAY
ACQUISITION SALE PROCEEDS TO “VETERANS PARK
REHABILITATION” FD428 CIP PROJECT FUND | CC 2590 CIP |
RC243 PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF AN ASSET | CIP PROJECT
PRJ-00017 (AS DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT A)
September 21, 2026City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - City Council Resolution (Contract Approval and Findings) Attachment No. 2 - City Council Resolution (CIP Appropriation) Exhibit A to Attachment No. 2 (CIP Sheet)
Attachment No. 3 - Copy of Public Hearing Notice
Attachment No. 4 - First Written Offer (Vacant Land) (Exhibit B to Attachment No. 1) Attachment No. 5 - First Written Offer (Veterans Park)
Attachment No. 6 -- City Letter Responding to First Written Offer (Veterans Park) Attachment No. 7 - Revised First Written Offer (Veterans Park) (Exhibit A to Attachment No. 1) Attachments:
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on October 5, 2026 online via Zoom and 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, Karla Shipman, Acting City Clerk for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the September 21, 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 September 17, 2026.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Karla Shipman, CMC
Acting City Clerk