CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no report out because there was no closed session meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Lustro led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Mayor Lorraine Canales
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Absent: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Councilmember Debra Martin
STAFF PRESENT
Mark Gluba, Assistant City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
505 S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91766 City of Pomona
Regular Meeting Minutes
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. 7:00 PM Monday, July 6, 2026
City Council / Housing Authority
Council Chambers
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Karla Shipman, Acting City Clerk
Diana Robles, Deputy City Clerk
Michael Ellis, Pomona Police Chief
PRESENTATIONS
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing July 2026 as “Parks and Recreation Month” in the City of Pomona
Vice Mayor Canales presented the proclamation to various Community Services staff members and Adrian Valdez, Recreation Supervisor, expressed thanks for the proclamation.
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing the 160th Anniversary of the Formation of the United States Buffalo Soldiers Regiments in July 1866
Vice Mayor Canales presented the proclamation to Donna Houston, founder of the Nogales Buffalo Soldiers Legacy Association who shared a few words of gratitude and invited the public to attend the African American Advisory Alliance’s upcoming presentation and free event about the Buffalo Soldiers.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Canales requested Consent Calendar Item No. Five be continued to the next regular City Council meeting and made a motion to continue the item.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CANALES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS- COLE, CARRIED 4 -1 ( COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO OPPOSED, MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT), to continue Consent Calendar Item no. 5 to the next regular City Council meeting.
Acting City Clerk Shipman advised members of the public that had submitted speaker cards for Consent Calendar Item No. 5 that they would still be able to give their comments during Public Comment despite the item being continued.
Councilmember Lustro announced the Pomona Concert Band’s summer series would take place at the Palomares Community Center and announced the upcoming Hazard Waste Collection event hosted by LA County Sanitation District.
Councilmember Garcia advised she would be absent for the July 20 th City Council meeting
and announced various upcoming events including the grand opening of the Civic Center park, the Library’s summer reading program and Community Services summer programs.
Councilmember Preciado thanked folks for attending community events, announced the upcoming Second Saturday Art Walk, and thanked staff for posting the US flags around the City. Councilmember Preciado requested a future presentation about the rates and plans for the downtown Pomona parking lots.
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uncilmember Ontiveros-Cole expressed concern about the illegal firework activity in the City and expressed gratitude for the US flags posted around the City. Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole also expressed sympathy to the City of Chino for the events that took place in their city over the fourth of July weekend.
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ice Mayor Canales thanked Police and Fire personnel for their efforts over the holiday weekend, thanked staff for posting the flags around the City and announced the upcoming Second Saturday Art Walk in downtown Pomona.
CI
TY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
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ssistant City Manager Gluba stated there was nothing to report.
P
UBLIC 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.
L
ive Comments were as follows:
R
aymond Yavram shared comments about a document expressing the benefits of diversity.
G
ustavo Ramirez discussed his past interaction with each councilmember and requested their support.
CO
NSENT CALENDAR
MO
TION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 5-0 ( MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT ), to approve the entire Consent Calendar except for Items No. 5, and 7.
1. Approval of Termination of Easement and Quitclaim Deed at 8 Rio Rancho Road It is recommended that the City Council approve a Termination of Easement and Quitclaim Deed; and authorize the City Manager to exec ute and record both documents with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder.
MO
TION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA , SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO , CARRIED 5-0 (MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT ), to approve a Termination of Easement and Quitclaim Deed; and authorize the City Manager to execute and record both documents with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder.
2. A
dopt a resolution approving a takeover agreement for existing and proposed sewer mains.
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t is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 54 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TAKEOVER
AGREEMENTFOR THE TRANSFER OF EXISTING AND PROPOSED SEWER FORCE MAINS.
2) Approve the deposit payment of $150,000 to Sanitation District for the estimated costs identified in the agreement; and
3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Takeover Agreement (“Attachment No. 1”) with the County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County (“District”) and any subsequent documents or amendments on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5 -0 (MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026- 54; and approve the deposit payment of $150,000 to Sanitation District for the estimated costs identified in the agreement; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Takeover Agreement (“Attachment No. 1”) with the County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County (“District”) and any subsequent documents or amendments on behalf of the City.
3. Adoption of a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Statement of Investment Policy for the City of Pomona
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -72 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2026 -27 STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS BY THE
CITY TREASURER
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5 -0 (MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-72.
4. Award sole source purchase order to royal industrial solutions for Allen Bradley parts.
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
1) Award a sole source purchase order with Royal Industrial Solutions for the purchase of Allen Bradley parts and related services for a term of five-years.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5 -0 (MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT), to award a sole source purchase order with Royal Industrial Solutions for the purchase of Allen Bradley parts and related services for a term of five-years.
5. Award of Professional Services Agreement for Citywide Tree Maintenance and Emergency Response Services to Mariposa Tree Management, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a three- year contract to Mariposa Tree Management, Inc. to provide citywide tree trimming, maintenance, and emergency response services, at prices bid, for an initial three- year term retroactive to July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Mariposa Tree Management, Inc. including extra work, and any extensions or amendments thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney.
*This item was continued to a future regular City Council meeting.
*Please see attachment to view emailed comments for this item.
6. Approval of Tract Map No. 83563 for the Property Located at 312 West Franklin Avenue, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8344- 021-005, Related to an 11-Unit Residential Condominium Development (Council District 2)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 78 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP TM NO. 83563 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 312 WEST FRANKLIN AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8344-021-005; and
2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Tract Map TM No. 83563 on behalf of the City.
*Please see attachment to view emailed comments for this item.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5 -0 (MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-78; and authorize the City Engineer to sign the Tract Map TM No. 83563 on behalf of the City.
7. Authorization to Extend the Agreement with TRIO Community Meals, LLC for Catered Meal Services for Three Months
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve and authorize a retroactive three- month extension of the contract with TRIO Community Meals, LLC beyond the original three- year term for catered meal services for the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) effective July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $43,240; and
2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement with TRIO Community Meals, LLC and any extensions or amendments thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney.
*This item was pulled by Councilmember Garcia for comment.
Councilmember Garcia expressed concern about the reduction in available funds from the county for this program and requested staff collaborate with other regional partners to help fill the gap.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5 -0 (MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT), to approve and authorize a retroactive three-month extension of the contract with TRIO Community Meals, LLC beyond the original three -year term for catered meal services for the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) effective July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $43,240; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement with TRIO Community Meals, LLC and any extensions or amendments thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney.
8. Award of a Contract for One- Year with Four (4) One- Year Extension Options to Intermex, Inc. for Professional Charter Bus Services in FY 2026-27
1) Award a retroactive one- year contract to Intermex, Inc. for the operation of charter bus services in FY 2026-27, with four one-year extension options to begin on July 1, 2026 for a total amount not to exceed $55,000; and
2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract and any amendments or extension thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5 -0 (MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT), to award a retroactive one- year contract to Intermex, Inc. for the operation of charter bus services in FY 2026- 27, with four one-year extension options to begin on July 1, 2026 for a total amount not to exceed $55,000; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract and any amendments or extension thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney.
9. Award of a Contract for One- Year with Four (4) One-Year Extension Options to First Choice Refresh, Inc. for Operation of Vending Machines at Various City Facilities in FY 2026-27
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a retroactive contract to First Choice Refresh, Inc. for the operation of the vending machines at various City facilities in FY 2026- 27, with four (4) one-year extension options to begin on July 1, 2026; and
2) Authorize the City manager, or designee to execute the contract and any amendments or extensions thereto, subject to review by City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5 -0 (MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT), to award a retroactive contract to First Choice Refresh, Inc. for the operation of the vending machines at various City facilities in FY 2026- 27, with four (4) one -year extension options to begin on July 1, 2026; and a uthorize the City manager, or designee to execute the contract and any amendments or extensions thereto, subject to review by City Attorney.
10. Adopt Official Election Results of the June 2, 2026 Primary Municipal Election
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -81 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE PRI MARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD JUNE 2, 2026, DECLARING THE RESULT AND
SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5 -0 (MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-81.
11. Notice and Call of General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 to be Consolidated with the Los Angeles County (Statewide) General Election for the Election of One (1) Member of the City Council for District 2 City Council / Housing Authority Meeting Minutes July 6, 2026 City of Pomona Page 8
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions in order to conduct a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -82 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF ONE (1) MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CHARTER CITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -83 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH
THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
RESOLUTION NO 2026- 84 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 5 -0 (MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-82, Resolution No. 2026-83 and Resolution No. 2026-84.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Public Hearing and Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Regarding the Levy of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Assessments for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District.
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the levy of assessments for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District for FY2026- 27; and
2) After receiving public comments and testimony, close the Public Hearing and adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 73 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT DIAGRAMS, ZONE BOUNDARIES, AND THE LEVY OF FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CITYWIDE
STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
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City Engineer Arnold Dichosa gave an overview of the item.
Vice Mayor Canales opened the public hearing, and with no public speakers, Vice Mayor Canales closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0 (MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-73.
13. Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing and Directing the County of Los Angeles Auditor -Controller to Include Delinquent Solid Waste (Tr ash) Collection Charges as a Special Assessment to be Collected on the Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and Record a Lien Against Such Delinquent Parcels of Property and Amending the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Operating Budget to Increase Revenue Estimates by $80,475
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing, and after consideration of the public testimony;
2) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO
INCLUDE DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE (TRASH) COLLECTION CHARGES
AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE COLLECTED ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27, TO RECORD A LIEN AGAINST
SUCH DELINQUENT PARCELS OF PROPERTY, AND TAKING OTHER
ACTIONS RELATED THERETO AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27 OPERATING BUDGET TO ICNREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $80,475 IN FD145 REFUSE ADMIN | CC2506 GENERAL OPERATIONS |
REIMBURSEMENT; and
3) Approve the lien list of delinquent Solid Waste (Trash) collection accounts to be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller (Controller) no later than August 5, 2026, to be included as a Special Assessment for the respective affected parcels on the County property tax rolls.
City Engineer Dichosa gave the staff presentation.
Vice Mayor Canales opened the public hearing and with no public speakers, Vice Mayor Canales closed the public hearing.
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Vice Mayor Canales asked brief questions about the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 4-1 ( COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA OPPOSED, MAYOR SANDOVAL AND COUNCILMEMBER MARTIN ASBENT ), to adopt Resolution No. 2026-41; and approve the lien list of delinquent Solid Waste (Trash) collection accounts to be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor- Controller (Controller) no later than August 5, 2026, to be included as a Special Assessment for the respective affected parcels on the County property tax rolls.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. on July 6, 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