Monday, October 5, 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
Special Closed Session 6:00 p.m.
City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda October 5, 2026
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 interpretación en español, hay disponible un sistema de software de interpretación bilingüe en las juntas del Concejo Municipal y si participa de forma remota. 6:00 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
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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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1)) City of Pomona vs TACOS LA GUERA AL VAPOR, INC;
Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 25PSCV01819 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
*Presentation by Vanya Quinones, President, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
*Presentation of Life Saving Medals and Civilian Life Saving Award by Pomona Police Department
*Pomona ACTS Update: The Office of Economic and Business Affairs and grant partners will present an update of the Pomona Activated for Community Transformation and Sustainability (ACTS) grant program
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 City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 9/29/2026
City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda October 5, 2026 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. Approve an Increase to the Not-to-Exceed Amount with Turboscape, Inc. to Purchase Playground Wood Chips
It is recommended that the City Council approve an increase to the total not-to-exceed amount with Turboscape, Inc. from $100,000 to $200,000 for the purchase of the as-needed supply, delivery, and installation of playground wood chips at various City parks.
Attachments: Staff Report
2. Accept the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Grant Funds to Operate the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-117 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) TOTALING $2,684,269 City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 9/29/2026
City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda October 5, 2026 AND AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET
2) Approve the acceptance of $2,684,269 in CoC grant funds to operate the PSH program; and,
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements, amendments, and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the PSH program.
Staff Report - CoC PSH Agreement 2027.docx
Attachment No. 1-Reso No. 2026-07 CoC PSH Agreement 2027.doc Attachment No. 2- Continuum of Care Program Grant Agreement Attachments:
3. Accept Elderly Nutrition Program Grant Funds from Los Angeles County for Senior Meal Services in the Amount of $187,792 and Amend the FY 2026-27 Operating Budget by Decreasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriations in the Amount of ($108,929) and Appropriate $115,000 from General Fund Reserves to the Elderly Nutrition Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-92 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO ACCEPT ELDERLY NUTRITION
PROGRAM (ENP) GRANT FUNDS FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR
SENIOR MEAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $187,792 AND AMEND THE FY 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET BY DECREASING REVENUE
ESTIMATES IN THE AMOUNT OF ($$108,929) AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF ($108,929); AND APPROPRIATE $115,000 FROM
GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE ELDERLY NUTRITION GRANT
AND
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any subsequent amendments, subject to review by the City Attorney as of July 1, 2026. 10-5-26 Staff Report ENP Accept Funds
Attachment No. 1-Resolution No. 2026-92
Attachment No. 2 Executed FY 2026-27 ENP Amendment Three Attachment No. 3-Allocation letter
Attachments:
4. Approve a Purchase Order to RNC Enterprises Inc., DBA Rainn C Powder Coating for Sandblasting and Powder Coating Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda October 5, 2026 1) Approve a purchase order to RNC Enterprises Inc., (Rainn C Powder Coating) in the amount of $180,000 for sandblasting and powder coating services for a term of 3 years, and;
2) Authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase order and any extension thereto, on behalf of the City.
Attachments: Staff Report - Rainn C Powder
5. Authorize City Attorney to Initiate a Civil Nuisance Abatement Action and if Necessary, Seek Appointment of a Receiver for the V Red Gas Station Property Located at 2295 North Garey Avenue
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Authorize the City Attorney to initiate a civil nuisance abatement action concerning the V Red Gas Station property located at 2295 North Garey Avenue (the "Property"), and seek preliminary and permanent injunctive relief requiring the owner and other responsible persons to correct the violations and maintain the Property in compliance with applicable law;
2) Authorize the City Attorney to seek appointment of a receiver, if necessary, to secure, preserve, rehabilitate, maintain, or otherwise bring the Property into compliance; and
3) Authorize the City Attorney and City Manager, or their designees, to take all actions reasonably necessary to carry out these directions.
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 – Notice to File Lawsuit and Abate
Attachment No. 2 - Property Photographs
Attachments:
6. Adoption of City Council Teleconference Policy and Rules of Decorum and Procedures for City Council Meetings; Repeal of Resolution Nos. 89-180 and 93-204 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-115, adopting a Teleconference Policy for City Council members; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-116, adopting a Rules of Decorum and Procedures for City Council Meetings and repealing and superseding Resolution Nos. 89-180 and 93-204
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City Council and Housing Authority Regular Meeting Agenda October 5, 2026 Staff Report Teleconference and Decorum Policies.docx
Attachment No. 1- Resolution No. 2026-115.docx
Exhibit A - Teleconference Policy for City Councilmembers.docx Attachment No. 2- Resolution No. 2026-116.docx
Exhibit A - Rules of Decorum and Procedures for City Council Meetings.docx Attachments:
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
7. Introduction of Ordinance Updating Standard Bylaws for all Boards, Commissions and Committees
It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further, and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4372 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING SECTION 2-527 (STANDARD BYLAWS
FOR ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES) OF DIVISION I (GENERALLY) OF ARTICLE V (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE POMONA CITY CODE RELATING TO THE
ADMINISTRATION OF ALL CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES Staff Report.docx
Attachment No. 1 - Ord. No. 4372.docx
Attachments:
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on October 19, 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, City Clerk for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the October 5, 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 29, 2026.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Karla Shipman, CMC
City Clerk
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