CLOSED SESSION
A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Children and Youth Services Director
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 Carvalho stated one reportable action would be given by City Manager Scott.
City Manager Scott announced a new Director of Children and Youth Department had been appointed and introduced Ryan Painter as the new director.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Lustro led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Councilmember Debra Martin
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Lorraine Canales
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Pomona, CA 91766 City of Pomona
Regular Meeting Minutes
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, June 15, 2026
City Council / Housing Authority
Council Chambers
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Absent: Vice Mayor Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Victor Preciado
STAFF PRESENT
Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Karla Shipman, Acting City Clerk
Maria Arellano, Administrative Clerk
Michael Ellis, Pomona Police Chief
PRESENTATIONS
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing June 2026 as “Go Skateboarding Month” in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to various Community Services staff and skate families. Tony Hoang, Community Services Technical Specialist II shared a few words of gratitude for the support given to the Skateboarding program and some of the youth participants of the program shared a few words about what the program meant to them.
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing June 19, 2026 as “Juneteenth National Freedom Day” in the City of Pomona Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Dr. Trudy Coleman, CEO/Founder of the Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center, Chara Swodeck from the African American Advisory Alliance and other community members. Dr. Coleman spoke a few words about the upcoming Juneteenth event and invited folks to attend. *A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Proclaiming June 2026 as “LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month” in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation to Frank Guzman, CEO of Pomona Valley Pride Center along with staff and volunteers of the organization. Pomona Valley Pride staff shared a few words about the work and programs of the Pri de Center that are accessible to the community.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Lustro gave thanks to the community for supporting Measure Z at the 2026 Primary Election and congratulated Councilmember Garcia for being re-e lected as the Councilmember for District 3.
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Councilmember Garcia discussed priorities for the City to fund with the passing of Measure Z, attended a Memorial Day cele bration, the Pomona Library Foundation Gala, and the Club Luncheon hosted by Victor Caseras. Lastly, Councilmember Garcia d iscussed the pallet fire that occurred in District 3.
Councilmember Canales attended many of the same events as Councilmember Garcia and announced the upcoming District 6 Area Commander meeting.
Councilmember Martin discussed the success of the Pomona Library Foundation Gala and expressed a desire to re- establish the American Legion in Pomona to support veterans.
Councilmember Martin attended two conferences.
Mayor Sandoval expressed thanks to the Pomona Public Library Foundation for organizing the Gala and discussed the event. Mayor Sandoval addressed the recreational guide misprint and that an investigation would take place.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Scott stated the misprint was a result of the contracted print services provider experiencing a printer error, all city staff proofs provided to the print services contractor were correct. City Manager Scott advised staff would be evaluating fu ture contracted services, adding quality control and a full statement would be posted to the City’s website. City Manager Scott also discussed the inspection of the pallet yards after the pallet fire that took place in District 3.
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:
Gayle Claiborne discussed the conditions of the wood carvings at Ganesha Park and expressed a desire to have them restored.
Tina Silva discussed Immigration and Custom Enforcement officers visiting the A pplication Support office, and her experience while observing them.
Efrain Ruiz expressed a desire for the city to adopt a social host ordinance to address underage consumption of alcohol and substances with restorative justice.
Tina Phan expressed the need for the city to adopt a social host ordinance.
Valerie Caudillo expressed support for a social host ordinance.
Shirley M. discussed Immigration and Custom E nforcement activity in Pomona and her experience while observing them.
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Lisa Engdahl, C lean and Green Pomona, discussed the importance of prioritizing pedestrian safety in street design.
Ashley Q. discussed various concerns ranging from multi- project activity, newly adopted ordinances, and COVID.
Lori Johnson discussed Immigration and Custom Enforcement officers visiting the Application Support office, and her experience while observing them and asked what Pomona Police Department’s role is during these activities.
Chara Swodeck , African American Advisory Alliance, discussed the history and establishment of the AAAA, and discussed the programs and services offered to the community.
Shante Hall, African American Advisory Al liance, discussed the programs and services offered to the community by the AAAA.
Alfredo Alfaro discussed the challenges he has experienced as a vendor at 909 Tacolandia.
Hortencia Morales discussed the challenges he has experienced as a vendor at 909 Tacolandia.
Sergio Garcia discussed concerns as a vendor at 909 Tacolandia.
Antonio Salvador discussed concerns as a vendor at 909 Tacolandia.
Ballard Carolyn discussed challenges with street sweeping enfo rcement in her neighborhood.
Jack Foster discussed challenges with street sweeping enforcement in his neighborhood.
Arely Cedillo discussed concerns with the use of surveillance tools such as drones, helicopters, and concerns about the presence of other agencies
Mayra Langarica played an audio recording of a conversation through her phone.
Kyoni Cummings submitted a speaker card but was not present when called to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, AND VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Items No. 2, 7, and 11.
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:
May 11, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, AND VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE ABSENT), to approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026 and May 18, 2026.
2. Award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement for a New Parking Application to LAZ Parking California, LLC for the Vehicle Parking District (VPD) Parking Lots
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a cooperative purchase agreement, with an initial three- year term and two optional one- year renewals, for a new parking application to LAZ Parking California, LLC (LAZ) initially for the Vehicle Parking District (VPD) Lot Operations in the annual amount of $28,000, subject to future Consumer Price Index adjustments after the initial three- year term, plus a one- time payment of $20,600 for signs; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with LAZ, and any extensions or amendments thereto including use of the service Citywide, subject to review by the City Attorney
*This item was pulled by Councilmember Garcia for comment.
Councilmember Garcia expressed concern about the enforcement behaviors of LAZ and asked questions about the company.
Public Works Director Meg McWade answered Councilmember Garcia’s questions.
Councilmember Martin asked brief questions and expressed concern that downtown patrons are not being offered free parking in the downtown area.
PW Director Meg McWade st ated there are no fee changes and the first two hours of parking in downtown are free.
Public Speaker Arely Cedillo expressed concerns with the use of the application contributing to surveillance and concerns about the lack of parking in residential areas.
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MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN OPPOSED, VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to award a cooperative purchase agreement, with an initial three -year term and two optional one -year renewals, for a new parking application to LAZ Parking California, LLC (LAZ) initially for the Vehicle Parking District (VPD) Lot Operations in the annual amount of $28,000, subject to future Consumer Price Index adjustments after the initial three-year term, plus a one-time payment of $20,600 for signs; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with LAZ, and any extensions or amendments thereto including use of the service Citywide, subject to review by the City Attorney
3. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2025- 26 Operating and FY 2025- 26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Approve an Amendment to Collaborative Solutions, LLC, Contract for Worktag: Project 71048 - Financial Software Project
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -57 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2025 -26 OPERATING BUDGET AND THE FY 2025 -26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $50,000 OF GENERAL FUNDS FROM THE OPERATING BUDGET, FD101 GENERAL FUND | CC0101 GENERAL SERVICES | CONTROLLABLE CONTRACT SERVICES AND $42,187 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) FUNDS IN “TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE,” FD191 ARP | CC1410 TECHNOLOGY SERVICES | WORKTAG: GR10059 (FD101 CC2590 SC263 TRANSFER TO CIP WORKTAG: PROJECT 71048) AND
APPROPRIATING $92,187 TO THE CIP BUDGET FOR “FINANCIAL SOFTWARE PROJECT,” $50,000 TO FD428 CIP PROJECT FUND | CC2590 CIP | RC116 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND | WORKTAG: PROJECT 71048 AND $42,187 TO FD191 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN | CC1410 TECHNOLOGY SERVICES | WORKTAGS: PROJECT 71048 GR71048.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO AND VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS -COLE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-57
4. Approval of Annual Audit Reports, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the annual audit reports for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO AND VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS -COLE ABSENT), to receive and file the annual audit reports for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
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5. Adoption of a Resolution Receiving a Grant Award of $500,000 from Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and Amending the FY 2025- 26 Operating Budget by Increasing Revenue Estimates
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FY 2025 -26
OPERATING BUDGET BY ACCEPTING AND INCREASING REVENUE
ESTIMATES BY $500,000 OF MEASURE A GRANT FUNDING FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY’S REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AND AMENDING THE FY 2026- 27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BY CHANGING THE TITLE OF THE “PALM LAKE GOLF COURSE MASTER PLAN” WORKTAG: PRJ -00013 FD428- CC2590-GR-000016, A NEW CIP PROJECT CREATED WITH THE ADOPTION OF THE FY 2026 -27 CIP BUDGET TO “PALM LAKE GOLF COURSE REVITALIZATION,” WORKTAG:
PRJ-00013- FD428-CC2590-GR-000016; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents or future amendments related to this action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO AND VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS -COLE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -51; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents or future amendments related to this action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form.
6. Award Consultant Agreement to Acton Architecture, Inc. in the amount of $668,416 for “Renovation of La Casita Teen Center at Palomares Park”
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a consultant agreement to Acton Architecture, Inc. for “Renovation of La Casita Teen Center at Palomares Park” FD428 Grant Funds | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Worktag: Project 71110 to include all Base Bid items in the total amount of $668,416; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the consultant agreement and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City of Pomona subject to review by the City Attorney.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO AND VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS -COLE ABSENT), to award a consultant agreement to Acton Architecture, Inc. for “Renovation of La Casita Teen Center at Palomares Park” FD428 Grant Funds | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Worktag: Project 71110 to include all Base Bid items in the total amount of $668,416; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the consultant agreement and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City of Pomona subject to review by the City Attorney.
7. Resolution to Amend the FY 2025- 26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Closing Completed Projects and Releasing and/or Reappropriating Unexpended Funds
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -63 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2025- 26 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CLOSING COMPLETED
PROJECTS AND RELEASING AND/OR REAPPROPRIATING $529,304.28 OF
UNEXPENDED FUNDS
*This item was pulled by Councilmember Garcia for comment.
Councilmember Garcia made a brief comment to confirm this item was to ensure no loss of ARP funds.
City Manager Scott confirmed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO AND VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS -COLE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-63.
8. Mandated Biennial Review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to review the City’s current Conflict of Interest Code.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO AND VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS -COLE ABSENT), to direct staff to review the City’s current Conflict of Interest Code.
9. Establishing the Order of Appointment of the Vice- Mayor and Selecting and Designating District 6 Councilmember, Lorraine Canales, as Vice-Mayor
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -64 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ORDER OF
APPOINTMENT OF VICE- MAYOR AND SELECTING AND DESIGNATING DISTRICT 6 COUNCILMEMBER, LORRAINE CANALES, AS VICE-MAYOR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO AND VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS -COLE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-64.
10. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2025- 26 Operating Budget by Accepting a Donation of $750, Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriating Donated Funds to the After School Program for the Heroes of Pomona Speech Contest
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 62- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025- 26 OPERATING BUDGET BY ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $750, INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING $750 OF DONATED FUNDS TO FD101 GENERAL FUND -CC4112 AFTER SCHOOL -52000 ACTIVITY PROGRAM
SUPPLIES FOR THE HEROES OF POMONA SPEECH CONTEST
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 5-0 (COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO AND VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS -COLE ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-62.
11. Second Reading and Adoption 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 adopt the following ordinance (Attachment No.1):
ORDINANCE NO. 4365 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, 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
*This item was pulled for comment by Development Services Director Betty Donavanik.
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Director Donavanik stated a comment letter was received expressing concern with the proposed small scale industrial standards ; sta ff will bring a future code amendment to update those standards to both Planning Commission and the City Council.
Councilmember Garcia asked brief questions.
Director Donavanik answered Councilmember Garcia’s questions.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0 (VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to adopt Ordinance No. 4365.
12. Approval of Lot Merger LM5- 2025 for the Property Located at 615 Erie Street, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8355- 017-012, Related to the Conversion of the Leasing Office and Storage into Four Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s), (Council District 1)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 66 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM5-2025 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 615 ERIE STREET,
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8355-017-012; and
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM5-2025 on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5-0 (VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-66 and authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM5-2025 on behalf of the City.
13. Approval of Lot Merger LM9- 2025 for the Property Located at 838- 840 N. White Avenue, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8340- 015-016, Related to a New Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) (Council District 2)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 67 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER
LM9-2025 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 838 -840 N. WHITE AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8340-015-016
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2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM9- 2025 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5-0 (VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -67; and authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM9-2025 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
14. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2025- 26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating a New Project, “City Hall Boiler Replacement,” and Appropriating $120,000 of Available General Fund Reserves to the Project
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -65 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2025- 26 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW CIP
PROJECT, “CITY HALL BOILER REPLACEMENT,” FD428 CIP PROJECT FUND | CC2590 CIP | WORKTAG: PRJ -00015 AND APPROPRIATING $120,000 OF
AVAILABLE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5-0 (VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-65.
15. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2025- 26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating a New Project “Roof and Facility Rehabilitations - Fire Stations,” and Appropriating $140,000 of Available General Fund Reserves to the Project
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -69 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2025- 26 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW CIP
PROJECT, “ROOF AND FACILITY REHABILITATIONS - FIRE STATIONS,” FD428 CIP PROJECT FUND | CC2590 CIP | WORKTAG: PRJ -00016 AND APPROPRIATING $140,000 OF AVAILABLE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO
THE PROJECT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5-0 (VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-69.
16. Award of Contract to Professional Credit Services for Citywide Collection Agency Services
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the award of a three- year contract with two annual extension options to Professional Credit Services to provide citywide Collection Agency Services.
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any subsequent changes orders on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5-0 (VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to approve the award of a three -year contract with two annual extension options to Professional Credit Services to provide citywide Collection Agency Services and Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any subsequent changes orders on behalf of the City.
17. Approve Sole Source Vendors for Fiscal Year 2026- 27 to Supply Uniforms, Equipment and Services for the Pomona Police Department
It is recommended that the City Council approve sole- source vendors to supply uniforms, equipment, and services for the Pomona Police Department.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5-0 (VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to recommended that the City Council approve sole -source vendors to supply uniforms, equipment, and services for the Pomona Police Department.
18. Ratification for the Emergency Repair of the Police Building Basement Sewer Line and Restoration
It is recommended that the City Council approve the ratification of an authorized emergency repair and purchase per Pomona City Code Section 2-998.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5-0 (VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to recommended that the City Council approve the ratification of an authorized emergency repair and purchase per Pomona City Code Section 2-998.
19. Approval of Agreement with Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the agreement with GWMA for continued cost sharing to maintain the monitoring stations and monitoring pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL); and
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2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement (Attachment No.1) on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents and amendments subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5-0 (VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to a pprove the agreement with GWMA for continued cost sharing to maintain the monitoring stations and monitoring pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL); and a uthorize the City Manager to execute the agreement (Attachment No.1) on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents and amendments subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
20. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Operating Budget by Appropriating $225,000 from the General Fund Reserves for Inland Valley Humane Society Pending Invoices Through June 30, 2026
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -71 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $225,000 FROM THE GENERAL
FUND RESERVES FOR INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY PENDING
INVOICES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5-0 (VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS- COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-71.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
21. Review Senate Bill 707 Brown Act Updates and Adopt a Resolution for a Technology Disruption Policy
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Review new Brown Act public meeting requirements and staff implementation
2) Provide direction to staff regarding limiting the time period for non- agendized public comment
3) A dopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -70- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A TECHNOLOGY
DISRUPTION POLICY FOR REMOTE MEETING PARTICIPATION AS
REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 707
Councilmember Garcia asked brief questions about the item.
Acting City Clerk Shipman answered Councilmember Garcia’s questions.
Mayor Sandoval gave comments and asked questions about applicable law for time provided to public speakers.
City Attorney Carvalho answered Mayor Sandoval’s question.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , CARRIED 5-0 (VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-70.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
22. Adopting the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan with Funding Recommendations
I t is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 68 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FY 2026 -27
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WITH PROPOSED FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS (HOME), AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG)
FEDERAL ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS
2) Approve final award recommendations for the FY 2026-27 CDBG Program;
3) Approve final award recommendations for the FY 2026-27 HOME Program;
4) Approve final award recommendations for the FY 2026-27 ESG Program;
5) Approve the inclusion of funding awards in the Annual Action Plan;
6) Adopt the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan as amended by item 5 above; and
7) Authorize the City Manager to execute appropriate applications and certification documents for the Annual Action Plan for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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There was no staff presentation for this item.
Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing.
Public Speaker Stephanie Roberts, Assistance League of Pomona Valley , expressed support for the item.
Mayor Sandoval closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 5-0 (VICE MAYOR ONTIVEROS-COLE AND COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO), to adopt Resolution No. 2026- 68; and approve final award recommendations for the FY 2026-27 CDBG Program; and approve final award recommendations for the FY 2026-27 HOME Program; and approve final award recommendations for the FY 2026 - 27 ESG Program; and approve the inclusion of funding awards in the Annual Action Plan; and adopt the FY 2026 -27 Annual Action Plan as amended by item 5 above ; and authorize the City Manager to execute appropriate applications and certification documents for the Annual Action Plan for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. on June 15, 2026.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
KARLA SHIPMAN, CMC TIM SANDOVAL
Acting City Clerk/Secretary of the Pomona Mayor/Chair of the Pomona City Council/Housing Authority City Council/Housing Authority