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City of Pomona 505 South Garey Avenue Pomona, CA 91766 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, January 9, 2017 6:45 PM Council Chambers City Council Mayor Tim Sandoval Council Member Rubio R. Gonzalez Council Member Adriana M. Robledo Council Member Cristina Carrizosa Council Member Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Council Member Ginna E. Escobar Council Member Robert S. Torres VISION STATEMENT Pomona is a vibrant city providing a safe, clean, family oriented community. We are committed to being a city that promotes harmonious diversity and economic prosperity. City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2017 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSIONS 5:35 P.M. Public Comment: A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1)) City Clerk B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Part Time Unrepresented Employees Unrepresented Group A and B Employees Unrepresented Mid-Management Group C-2 Employees Pomona City Employees’ Association, a Chapter of Teamsters Local 1932 Pomona Mid-Management Confidential Employees Association (PMMCEA) Pomona Police Officers Association (PPOA) Pomona Police Managers Association (PPMA) Labor Negotiators: Linda Lowry and Linda Matthews C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: VPD Lots 6 & 7 (APNs 8341-003-901 and 8341-004-902) Vacant VPD Lots (APNs 8341-003-903, 904, 905, 906, 907, 908 and 909); the Gist Building (APN 8341-003-902) Negotiating Party: Maya Cinemas City’s Negotiator: Linda Lowry, City Manager Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Property: Lot 8 of Rio Rancho Towne Center; APNs 8344-024-936 & 938 Negotiating Party: Lewis Management Corp. Successor Agency’s Negotiator: Linda Lowry, City Manager/Executive Director Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 6:45 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 6:49 P.M. ROLL CALL City of Pomona Page 1 Printed on 3/20/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2017 Present: 7- Mayor Tim Sandoval Council Member Rubio Gonzalez Council Member Adriana Robledo Council Member Cristina Carrizosa Council Member Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Council Member Ginna E. Escobar Council Member Robert Torres Councilmember Escobar arrived at 6:54p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS Assistant City Attorney Andrew Jared stated that the items listed on the agenda had been announced prior to recessing into Closed Session and reported the following: Item A: This item was discussed, the City Council recommended a three percent (3%) raise for the City Clerk, retroactive to October 16, 2016. Item B: This item was discussed, there was no action taken and there is nothing further to report. Item C: This item was not discussed; however it will be discussed in Closed Session following the Open Session portion of the meeting. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Torres informed that this was his first official meeting explained he was absent on the December 19, 2016 meeting because he was serving as a California Presidential Elector. He commented that he was ready to work with his colleagues and eager to work with the Staff. Vice Mayor Robledo wished everyone a happy New Year, health and prosperity; she welcomed her colleagues and reminded the public that they are there to work for them. Councilmember Gonzalez shared that on January 6, 2017 is the 129th Anniversary of Pomona being incorporated. Councilmember Escobar welcomed Councilmember Torres to his first meeting, she wished everyone a happy New Year and informed that on December 30, 2016 she had the pleasure of placing the last rose on the Donate Life float which was placed in honor of fallen Officer Shaun Diamond. She informed that on New Year's Day she was part of the judging process for the Cal Poly Pomona San Luis Obispo float. She informed that they won the Founder's Award; she commented on the amount of rain received and hoped the sprinklers at the park were off, she informed that the Public Works Department was available to disperse sand bags for those needing them. Councilmember Carrizosa wished everyone a happy new year she visited Cal Poly, Dr. Soraya invited for a working breakfast, it was a fast paced presentation, surrounding by Deans and specialized Professors of the University and they are very willing to work with the City of Pomona; they have different programs they are offering the City and it looked very promising hopes the City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 3/20/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2017 resources are taken advantage of. She stated it was a good and productive morning. Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole expressed her appreciation to the public for attending the Council meetings and it was nice to see the increase in citizens attending, she welcomed Councilmember Torres to his first meeting; and informed she was unable to attend the conference at Cal Poly, she wished everyone a happy New Year and commented that they are ready to work for the constituents. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Lowry informed the City Council that she would be speaking on Item 10 and Item 12 due to the Neighborhood Services Director DeFrank's absence. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Douglas C. Pierce, Pomona, wished everyone a happy New Year, he informed he had given the City Council a package that they could read and take in general problems that have been ongoing in the City; he spoke on his previously owned property in Pomona and the issues he has had in court due to citations from the Code Enforcement Department. Alfredo L. Edmond, Pomona, expressed he was glad to see everyone back after the holidays; he informed he wished to speak with the Council regarding ideas to improve and enlighten the City. Rafael Navarro, Pomona, asked for clarification on a mailer included in his water bill; he stated the mailer listed items that required a permit from the City; Pomona has a lot of potential but needs more help; he suggested teams to be formed and for the Council to engage the citizens, listen and works towards improvement. Lisa Snider, Pomona, stated her main concern is the issue with fireworks; she informed that there are issues at Ganesha Park and citywide; she expressed that zero tolerance policy does not seem to be enforced and that is a concern because it could lead to fires in the area due to the dead trees. Greg Irwin, Pomona, spoke on the homelessness in the Ganesha Park, he informed police have responded before and they handled the situation, but lately there have been several issues and feels the situation is out of control; he requested that the Council begin enforcing the laws. Al Villanueva, Claremont, informed he is a board member of Inland Empire Latino Police Officer's Association, a Tri-City Mental Health Commissioner, and homeless advocate; strongly urged the Council to implement a Police Oversight Citizen's Committee for the City of Pomona; he also commented that there is a problem at Ganesha Park with the homeless; and the committee would encourage the community to come together in a spirit of community to solve problems in the neighborhood. Kristen Emmas, Pomona, informed that she is homeless and she along with other homeless need help; she acknowledged that the homeless encampment at Commercial and Rebecca got out of hand and that since the area was cleaned out many have moved onto the parks; as a single woman she does not feel safe and requested that Council help alleviate the situation. Mayor Sandoval referred Ms. Emmas to Homeless Services Coordinator Jan Cicco to help Ms . Emmas receive some help. City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 3/20/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2017 Debra Martin, Pomona, wished everyone a happy New Year and welcomed the new Council; she thanked Councilmember Gonzalez for appointing her to the Historic Preservation Committee; she thanked County Supervisor Hilda Solis for appointing her as County Commissioner and she congratulated the recently appointed Commissioners; she explained to Council that towards the end of her term she was working with a family from Vassar Street, their child was struck by a vehicle and passed way, and the grandmother suffered severe injuries. They were able to gather enough signatures for a petition requesting the moratorium on speed bumps to be lifted, she requested that Mayor Sandoval and Councilmember Torres to lift the speed bump moratorium and help prevent more deaths; she also spoke on the Native American Dedication that will be coming back to Council on April 22, 2017; and she suggested a security guard at Ganesha Park to help alleviate some of the issues Christopher Kim, Better America Foundation, spoke on the settlements and lawsuits involving the City, the City's budget deficit; he spoke on funding and proposed raising funds for the City's general fund to help with the homelessness issue. Ron Vandermolen, Pomona, Commended Councilmembers Cole and Gonzalez for giving concise updates on the process at Commercial Street, he appreciates the transparency and is interested in knowing the next step in the plan; he informed that the homeless issue at Ganesha Park existed before clean up at Commercial Street and it will be ongoing which in turn will cause the parks to no longer be utilized by the residents; he stated he knows it will take time to resolve the issue and he ; he also spoke on the fireworks which he said sound more like bombs and hopes this can also be resolved. Michael Alen Melendez, Cities for Life, stated he is part of the sidewalk ministries at 1550 N. Garey for two and a half years, suggested to the Council that the parking lot between Planned Parenthood and Pomona Valley Hospital be utilized as a shelter area since it has been empty for years; he informed that there are many churches that are willing to help Churches have provided goods for homeless and willing to come in a build shelters; he informed that there will be a prayer walk on January 21, 2017 and invited the Council to join. Tomas Ursua, Pomona, informed he wish to speak on the Property Negotiations discussed in Closed Session, he informed he would like to see the items agendized in the future so that the public is well informed of these negotiations prior to Council making a decision, he requested that Council post copies of their feasibility studies, market analysis and hopes that they are completed by a non -partial third party, he informed there are many people in Pomona that would be interested in helping Council make informed decisions. Fred Van Allen, Pomona, wished everyone a happy New Year and thanked the Council for starting the meetings promptly; he spoke on the homeless issue and that he is very sympathetic towards them but his perception is that the homeless and he is very sympathetic towards them but his perception is that there are many advocates for the homeless and would like to see advocates for the business owners, residents and how that is impacting their lives, home values and equity in their homes; he expressed that more power and consideration has to be given back to the Commissioners, so that they can do research for Councilmembers and give good input to Council; and he believes fantastic appointments have been made to the Commissions; he also commented on the fireworks and agreed with the residents that the situation is really bad. Gustavo Ramirez, Pomona, wished the Council a happy New Year; he commented that being on the Council is a difficult job and thanked the Council for having the courage to run for office and represent Pomona; he thanked Councilmember Torres for attending the Continuum of Care meeting which is to empower homeless and business owners; he informed they meet every first Thursday of the month City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 3/20/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2017 every morning at the Ganesha Park Community center; he hopes that the Council can make an effort to attend, he also thanked Mayor Sandoval for briefly attending the meeting, and Councilmember Gonzalez for being accessible. Jesse Gonzalez, Veteran's advocate, informed that he has been an advocate for Veteran's and informed many of the Veteran's have been let down by the City of Pomona and have been helped by other cities; he requested to have a meeting with Council to discuss funding and ideas for homeless Veterans. CONSENT CALENDAR Assistant City Attorney Andrew Jared explained the process of approving the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Robledo inquired and Mayor Sandoval confirmed that there was only one speaker card and it was for Item 5. MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ROBLEDO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-O, to approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. 1. Adopt, at Second Reading, Ordinance No. 4231 amending Sections 74-1 and 74-31 of the Pomona City Code by adopting the 2016 Editions of the California Building Codes and Related Model Codes with Appendices and Amendments thereto ORDINANCE NO. 4231 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 74-1 AND 74-31 OF ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 74 OF THE POMONA CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2016 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODES AND RELATED MODEL CODES WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ROBLEDO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 4231. 2. Award a Bid to McCain Inc. for the purchase of traffic signal materials and supplies at the prices bid for three years, with the option to extend the award for up to two additional one-year terms MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ROBLEDO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0, to award a bid to McCain Inc. 3. Adopt a Resolution accepting the Illegal Disposal Site and Landfill Cleanup Remediation Grant from CalRecycle in the amount of $416,483 for the two and one half year Grant Period and amend the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Operating and Revenue Budgets in the amount of $150,130 for Grant Year One for the Pomona Homeless Encampment Action Response Team (HEART) Program RESOLUTION NO. 2017-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AND RECEIVING THE AWARD OF GRANT FUNDS FROM CAL RECYCLE’S 2016-17 ILLEGAL DISPOSAL SITE AND LANDFILL CLEANUP REMEDIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $416,483 FOR THE TWO AND ONE HALF YEAR GRANT PERIOD, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 OPERATING AND REVENUE BUDGETS IN THE City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 3/20/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2017 AMOUNT OF $150,130 FOR YEAR ONE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE GRANT AWARD AND HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT ACTION RESPONSE TEAM (HEART) PROGRAM MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ROBLEDO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt the Resolution. 4. Approve appointments to fill the District 1, District 4, District 6 and Mayor vacancies on the Board of Parking Place Commissioners (Vehicle Parking District) MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ROBLEDO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the appointments. 5. Approve a three percent (3%) pay for performance increase within the existing salary range for the City Clerk This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 6. Adopt Resolutions amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Group A and B Employees and adjusting Authorized Staffing Levels in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Operating Budget, amending the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Pomona Mid-Management/Confidential Employees’ Association (PMMCEA), and amending the Citywide Salary Schedule related to reorganization in the Public Works Department RESOLUTION NO. 2017-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP A AND B EMPLOYEES AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 OPERATING BUDGET BY THE ACTIONS LISTED HEREIN RESOLUTION NO. 2017-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX B OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF POMONA AND THE POMONA MID-MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION BY THE ACTIONS LISTED HEREIN RESOLUTION NO. 2017-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF POMONA’S SALARY SCHEDULE TO MEET THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS (CCR) TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5 AND 571 MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ROBLEDO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt the Resolutions. 7. 2017-18 Budget Kickoff City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 3/20/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2017 MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ROBLEDO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the Budget Kickoff. ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION 5. Approve a three percent (3%) pay for performance increase within the existing salary range for the City Clerk Assistant City Attorney inquired and Mayor Sandoval confirmed that the Council recommended a three (3%) pay performance increase within the existing salary range for the City Clerk. Assistant City Attorney informed that it was discussed that it would be retroactive to October, it was first presented to Council October 17, 2016, the closest pay period to that date is October 16, 2016, and it is Staff's recommendation that if it is to be retroactive that it be retroactive to that pay period for bookkeeping purposes. Lisa Snider, Pomona, expressed that as long as the money was in the budget, and was not aware of any currently no freezes on merit increases, which she stated she was not of aware of any, if the rate of pay is line with others in the region, which she felt was low in comparison, and as long the opportunity was given for a fair performance appraisal, she trusts that the Council will make the right decision. She stated she was previously a Clerk Board and she appreciates and understands the public scrutiny that can be stressful. MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ROBLEDO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0, to approve a three percent (3%) pay for performance increase within the existing salary range for the City Clerk. MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ROBLEDO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0, to approve a three percent (3%) pay for performance increase within the existing salary range for the City Clerk. Aye: 7- Sandoval, Gonzalez, Robledo, Carrizosa, Ontiveros-Cole, Escobar, and Torres DISCUSSION CALENDAR 8. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the implementation of the City of Pomona ’s 2016 Strategic Plan on Homelessness - “A Way Home: Community Solutions for Pomona’s Homeless” RESOLUTION NO. 2017-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY OF POMONA’S 2016 STRATEGIC PLAN ON HOMELESSNESS - “ A WAY HOME: COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FOR POMONA’S HOMELESS” Mayor Sandoval read into the record the names of those showing support for the strategic plan but that did not want to speak: Ann M. Tomkins City of Pomona Page 7 Printed on 3/20/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2017 Luis M. Juarez Tomas Ursua, Pomona, informed he had reviewed the report and wished to share some comments with the Council, he informed he felt the plan was missing the strategic part, he stated he felt the biggest picture ignored is that the City's policies have encouraged the homeless to come to Pomona; he insisted that the Council serve and provide decent services to the homeless while attempting to remedy the problem. James R. Gallivan, Pomona, expressed he is in favor of reducing the number of unsheltered people in the City he informed he has attended many of the PCCOC and HAC meetings, he stated the rights of the homeless are being emphasized but there is little emphasis on the rights of the citizens, the citizens feel underrepresented. He stated Jan Cicco the homeless services coordinator had done a great job. Chris Briggs, Pomona, stated he was in support of the Strategic Plan on Homelessness and was impressed with the plans depth, thoughtfulness but he had some suggestions, he encouraged people to refer to the homeless as people that are homeless rather than addressing them as only homeless because that encompasses everything they are, homelessness is not permanent condition nor their only role; he reminded it was important to coordinate with neighboring cities and residents they are not alone in supporting those without homes. He encouraged Council to consider the plan with its imperfections because a plan is better than not having a plan. Ron Williams, Lions Gate, Mr. Williams declined to speak but expressed he was in favor of the Strategic Plan. Anne Henderson, Pomona, stated she was in support of the strategic plan for Pomona's homeless, she stated she was involved with the Homeless Advisory Committee process and attends the PCOC meetings. She said the plan provides a frame work where the City, service providers, churches and faith based groups can take part in the solutions for the complex program. It explains to all involved where their help is needed. Lisa Snider, Pomona, commented that she thought there would be some relief of the homeless at Ganesha Park once the Armory opened but it has been shocking in the last month to see how the problem has worsened; she expressed that Pomona is a city with great potential but crime in the blight of homelessness has caused her to go to other communities to spend her money. She hopes the situation is addressed so that she may spend her time and money in Pomona. John Lloyd McClinton, Pomona, informed this was his first time attending a Council meeting and wished to communicate respect and appreciation to the Council for the improvements that have been made; he spoke on the homelessness situation requested that Council work with the community to help alleviate the situation. Richard M. Bunce, Pomona, disclosed he served on the advisory committee that created the Strategic Homeless Plan and expressed he is in favor of the plan; he called attention to Strategy B5 and advocate for fair share participation with neighboring cities; he requested Council to order City Staff to work with community members and cooperate with other cities to conduct a study and figure out a fair share cooperation. Mayor Sandoval requested that the City Manager explain the background on this item. City Manager Linda Lowry gave an overview of the process taken to clean up the encampment located on Rebecca and Commercial Street; she informed that as the City has continues the efforts to clean up encampment throughout the City they are learning how to proceed in the City of Pomona Page 8 Printed on 3/20/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2017 most effect and humane way possible while taking into consideration the rights of the homeless population, the community and the City itself. City Attorney Jared addressed some of the comments made during Public Participation to provide some clarification. Councilmember Gonzalez asked that the public have patience with the Council while they are finding solutions. He expressed that the plan was inherited and to reject the plan would show a lack of confidence in Staff, a waste of time, and money. He commented that he considers Pomona his family and while campaigning residents expressed concern over the homeless situation and he is advocating for the residents. He stated the plan is not perfect but the City does not have the luxury to start over, the plan is comprehensive, and he is committed to moving it forward. Councilmember Carrizosa stated she was present during the encampment clean up and expressed it was not a good experience seeing people ’s personal items thrown away but the residents and the businesses are suffering. She expressed the plan is comprehensive and easy to follow she encouraged everyone to read it; she asked Staff if they could have more non-profits that assist people with drug addictions to be involved with the plan. She stated that there is an urgency to advocate to neighboring cities regarding fair share and necessary to contact State and local representatives for assistance Councilmember Torres inquired and Assistant City Attorney Jared informed that the City has just received a letter from the State and the information will be presented to Council in a Closed Session because it is regarding a property negotiation. He also informed that a decision on an offer should be considered by July of 2017; he informed that if the County purchases the property the City is preempted from regulating the facility if they decide to open a homeless shelter. Councilmember Torres stressed that the residents and business owners need relief from this situation; he would like the community to move forward and he is in favor of the plan. Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole commented that being at the encampment was different than seeing it on social media it was a difficult emotional process but necessary in order to keep the area safe. She stated she was sympathetic to everyone on both sides of the situation. She informed that she needed more time to review the strategic plan and feels there are some situations that were not addressed and would like everyone to have their privacy, dignity and respect while living in the shelter. Mayor Sandoval expressed that there is a challenge visible to everyone and it was important to move the City forward; he informed that there would be City representation at a regional level; he also stated that there are homeless everywhere and not just in the City of Pomona, for that reason it is a regional problem. He expressed that City Staff has put in a tremendous amount of effort, the encampment clean up took a lot of planning and everyone is working together to provide the change residents want to see. Councilmember Carrizosa made a motion to approve this item and wished to inform that there were Pomona police officers on their own time helping clean out the encampment. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARRIZOSA, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR ROBLEDO, CARRIED 7-0, to adopt the Resolution authorizing the implementation of the City Pomona's 2016 Strategic Plan on Homelessness. Aye: 7- Sandoval, Gonzalez, Robledo, Carrizosa, Ontiveros-Cole, Escobar, and Torres 9. Review the Policy for Naming Park and Recreation Facilities, approve the name City of Pomona Page 9 Printed on 3/20/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2017 “Phillips Paw Park for the Phillips Ranch Dog Park, and select one of two names, as submitted by the community and voted on by the Parks and Recreation Commission, for the Angela Chanslor Pocket Park Councilmember Escobar expressed she was ecstatic because this park has been six years in the making; she informed there are several ideas she would like to develop for the park, felt this park could be low maintenance, and raise awareness as to what it is to become a responsible pet parent . She informed Council that the name Phillips Paw Park was submitted along with others but that the names had to meet certain criteria. She requested Council to join her in voting for the dog park ’s name. Councilmember Carrizosa informed that for many years the residents of this community have suffered violence, crime and there are many children without a place to play. She stated it has been a long process but eventually a location and funding was secured; she commented that two names submitted were Hope and Happiness and Barack Obama. She explained the meaning behind the Hope and Happiness name, which translates to Esperanza y Alegría, and expressed this, would be her primary choice. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GONZALEZ, CARRIED 7-0 to name the the Phillips Ranch Dog Park as Phillips Paw Park. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARRIZOSA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0 to name the Angela Chanslor Pocket Park as Esperanza y Alegría. Aye: 7- Sandoval, Gonzalez, Robledo, Carrizosa, Ontiveros-Cole, Escobar, and Torres 10. Discuss City Council appointments/reappointments to various Agencies and Boards John Mendoza, Pomona, requested that there be a fair share of appointments for the meetings. The City Council proceeded in making appointments/reappointments to various Agencies and Boards. MOTION BY VICE MAYOR ROBLEDO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0, to appoint Councilmember Torres as the representative to the Foothill Transit Governing Board and Mayor Sandoval as the alternate representative. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARRIZOSA, CARRIED 7-0, to appoint Mayor Sandoval as the represerntative to the Foothill Transit Executive Board. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARRIZOSA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0, to appoint Councilmember Torres as the representative to the Gold Line Joint Powers Authority. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARRIZOSA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 7-0, to appoint Councilmember Gonzalez as the representative to the Downtown Pomona Owner's Association (DPOA). MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GONZALEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0, to reappoint Vice Mayor Robledo as the representative to the Pomona Valley Transportation Authority due to a scheduling conflict. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARRIZOSA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, City of Pomona Page 10 Printed on 3/20/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2017 CARRIED 7-0, to appoint Councilmember Gonzalez as a representative to the Tri-City Mental Health Governing Board. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TORRES, CARRIED 7-0, to appoint Councilmember Escobar as a representative to the Environmental Resources Adhoc Committee. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CARRIZOSA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, CARRIED 7-0, to appoint Councilmember Carrizosa as a respresentative to the Environmental Resources Adhoc Committee. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ESCOBAR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARRIZOSA, CARRIED 7-0, to appoint Councilmember Torres as a representative to the Environmental Resources Adhoc Committee. Aye: 7- Sandoval, Gonzalez, Robledo, Carrizosa, Ontiveros-Cole, Escobar, and Torres 11. Review the Fiscal Year 2016-17 General Fund 1st Quarter Budget and adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Operating Budget RESOLUTION NO. 2017-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET Finance Director Onyx Jones gave a brief presentation on Item 11 and informed that this item will be coming back to Council; she explained that the deficit is not unusual for cities of similar size. Councilmember Carrizosa inquired and Acting Director Meg McWade informed that the Heart Program would be presented in a future agenda. Councilmember Torres inquired and Finance Director Onyx Jones informed that owner had a personal problem, which resulted in the receiving the payment for the transfer station late but the City was able to work with the owner within the contract. Mayor Sandoval commented that reviewing the budget was a sobering moment and stressed the importance of the community having access to the presentation. MOTION BY COUNCILMEBER GONZALEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CARRIZOSA, CARRIED 7-0, to review and adopt the Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Operating Budget. Aye: 7- Sandoval, Gonzalez, Robledo, Carrizosa, Ontiveros-Cole, Escobar, and Torres 12. Discussion of Site Plan for Homeless Centralized Service Center/Emergency Shelter at 1400 E. Mission Ave. and Direction to Staff Ann Tomkins, Pomona, did not wish to speak but was in favor of the item. This item was continued to a future meeting. This item was continued to the regular City Council meeting on January 23, 2017. Aye: 7- Sandoval, Gonzalez, Robledo, Carrizosa, Ontiveros-Cole, Escobar, and Torres MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCILMEMBERS City of Pomona Page 11 Printed on 3/20/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2017 Councilmember Escobar requested a report on foreclosure properties in the City, commended Public Works and Public Services Street Manager Jerry Perez for being available when necessary; she also requested that Council receive construction updates regarding City parks. Vice Mayor Robledo thanked and congratulated Councilmember Torres ’s family on the swearing in of his family member. Councilmember Carrizosa requested that construction begin in February for the park in District 3. Acting Public Works Director Meg McWade and Successor Agency Director Kirk Pelser explained that the property has not cleared and there is a lien on the property but they are aware that the Pomona Unified School District is working diligently to resolve this issue. Councilmember Carrizosa requested that Staff move forward with the construction bids. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 10:17 P.M. MEETING RECONVENED The City Council reconvened the meeting at 10:20 P.M. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS Assistant City Attorney Andrew Jared reported the following: Item C-1 The City Council received a briefing on this item, this item was discussed, direction was provided and no further action was taken. Item C-2 The City Council received a briefing on this item, this item was discussed, direction was provided and no further action was taken. ADJOURNMENT 11:15 P.M. IN MEMORY OF Dennis Jan Silletto and Rosario Chavarria The next Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. 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 6:45 p.m. City of Pomona Page 12 Printed on 3/20/2017