Monday, October 19, 2026
5:30 PM
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
and via Zoom:
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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.
Special Meeting Agenda
Special Closed Session 5:00 PM; Special Meeting 5:30 PM; Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
City Council and Housing Authority Special Meeting Agenda October 19, 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. 5:00 P.M. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN: 8341011901
Negotiating Parties: State of California
City’s Negotiator: Anita Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation – At this time, the public is invited to address the Council concerning ONLY on the item listed for the special meeting 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.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
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1. Amend Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Operating Budget by Appropriating Funding From General Fund Reserves For the Continued Operation of the Rent Stabilization Program It is recommended that the City Council consider the options presented in this report regarding the continuation of the Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Program and take the following action, as applicable:
1) Adopt the following resolution, if continuation of the Rent Stabilization Program is approved:
Option 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-124 - AMEND FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $273,801 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM; OR
Option 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-124 - AMEND FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $355,401 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES
FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all agreements, amendments, and other documentation necessary for the continued operation and administration of the Rent Stabilization Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Staff Report - RSO Extension Approval
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution 2026-124
Attachment No. 2 - Ordinance 4359
Attachment No. 3 - Rent Stabilization Updates Presentation Attachments:
ADJOURNMENT (IF NECESSARY)
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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PRESENTATIONS
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing October 18 - 24, 2026 as “United Against Hate Week” in the City of Pomona Attachments: 10.19 United Against Hate Week
*A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing October as Manufacturing Month in Pomona with a presentation by the Office of Economic and Business Affairs
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 City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 10/13/2026
City Council and Housing Authority Special Meeting Agenda October 19, 2026 Authority Meeting Minutes:
July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Attachments: FINAL MINUTES 07-20-2026.pdf
2. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding and License Agreement between City of Pomona and GRID Alternatives at Renacimiento Community Center It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding and License Agreement between the City of Pomona and GRID Alternatives, and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - Memorandum of Understanding and LIcense Agreement (City of Pomona x GRID) Attachments:
3. Recommend Approval of a Change Order with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. for the “Bike Path - San Jose Creek,” FD428 CIP Project Fund | CC2590 CIP | Project No. 58072 in the Amount of $30,000
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approval of a Change Order with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. for the “Bike Path - San Jose Creek,” FD428 CIP Project Fund | CC2590 CIP | Project No. 58072 in the amount of $30,000; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Change Order and any related documents necessary to complete the additional work.
Attachments: Staff Report
4. Acceptance of an Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant in the Amount of $98,843 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Accept the Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant in the amount of $98,843. 2) Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-118 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27
OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,843.
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SR - ABC Grant FY 2026-27
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2026-118
Attachment No. 2 - ABC Grant Agreement Number 26-APP27
Attachments:
5. Acceptance of a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-119 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27
OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,067
2) Accept a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) in an amount of $15,067 Staff Report - FY 2026-27 STC
Attachment No. 1- Reso. No 2026-119
Attachment No. 2 - Training Plan Approval Letter
Attachment No. 3 - Allocation Disbursement Summary - ATPAPP (003) Attachments:
6. Acceptance of the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Accept the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $22,000. 2) Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-125 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27
SPECIAL OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,000.
3) Authorize the City Manager, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2026-125
Attachment No. 2 - Grant Agreement (Motorcycle Safety)
Attachments:
7. Acceptance of Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Accept the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $37,500.
2) Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-126 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27
SPECIAL OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,500.
3) Authorize the City Manager, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
SR - Ped & Bike Safety Grant FY2026-27
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2026-126
Attachment No. 2 - Grant Agreement (Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety) Attachments:
8. Acceptance of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Accept the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $370,000.
2) Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27
SPECIAL OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $370,000.
3) Authorize the City Manager, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form City of Pomona Page 8 Printed on 10/13/2026
City Council and Housing Authority Special Meeting Agenda October 19, 2026 by the City Attorney.
SR - OTS STEP Grant FY 2026-27
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2026-27
Attachment No. 2 - Grant Agreement (STEP Grant)
Attachments:
9. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Updating Standard Bylaws for all Boards, Commissions and Committees
It is recommended that the City Council adopt 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:
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
10. Discussion and Direction on Proposed Tobacco Retail License Regulations It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Receive a staff presentation on proposed tobacco retail license regulations; and 2) Provide feedback and direction for a tobacco retail license ordinance.
Attachments: Staff Report
11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City’s Participation in the San Gabriel Valley SGV Forward Jump Start Transit Improvement Project for Implementation of Peak-Hour Bus and Bicycle Lanes Along Holt Avenue between Fairplex Drive and Main Street It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the Following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-123 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SCOPE OF
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SGV FORWARD
JUMP START TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ALONG HOLT
AVENUE BETWEEN FAIRPLEX DRIVE AND MAIN STREET; and
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Staff Report - SGV Forward
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2026-123
Attachment No. 2 – SGV Forward Project Presentation
Attachments:
12. Salary and Benefits for Appointment of Karla Shipman as City Clerk It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-127 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AFFIRM SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR
KARLA SHIPMAN AS CITY CLERK
Staff Report.docx
Resolution 2026-127.docx
Attachments:
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on November 16, 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 19, 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 October 13, 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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