City Council / Housing Authority
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · January 27, 2020
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, January 27, 2020
7:00 PM
5:30 p.m. in the Closed Session Room & 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers
Council Chambers
City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency
to the Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Tim Sandoval
Councilmember Rubio R. Gonzalez
Vice-Mayor Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert S. Torres
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.
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PLEASE NOTE
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 three minutes to
address items that are listed on the City Council agenda or topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the
City.
• No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be
permitted. Any person not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized by the Brown Act may be
asked to leave the Council Chambers.
• All comments directed to the City Council or to any member of the City Council must be directed to the Mayor
(or Vice Mayor if the Mayor is absent).
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.ci.pomona.ca.us. 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 interpreter is available at Regular City Council meetings and may
be available at Special meetings, if necessary. Please note that if no one requests assistance by 8:00 pm, the
interpreter will be dismissed.
Si necesita interpretación en español, un intérprete bilingüe está disponible en las juntas regulares del Concejo
Municipal y puede estar disponible en juntas especiales, si es necesario. Tenga en cuenta que si nadie solicita
asistencia antes de las 8:00 pm, el intérprete será despedido.
5:30 P.M.
In the Closed Session Room
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CLOSED SESSION
Held in the City Council Conference Room adjacent to the Council Chambers on the south side of the building.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any item listed on the closed session agenda will
have an opportunity to present testimony to the City Council prior to the City Council convening into closed session .
Comments from the public will be limited to three (3) minutes. No member of the public will be allowed to be
present once the City Council convenes into closed session.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1))
Gregory Lucas v. City of Pomona
Stanley Mosk Courthouse; Case No. 19STCP05618
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Two (2) matters matter regarding possible litigation to be initiated will be
discussed (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4))
Seven (7) matters regarding exposure to litigation will be discussed (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)
C) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1))
Police Chief
D) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6)
Part Time Unrepresented Employees
Part Time General Employees Unit
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: James Makshanoff and Linda Matthews
7:00 P.M.
Reconvene in the Council Chambers
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CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
A. Certificate of Recognition to Chara Swodeck
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council and announcements
of upcoming events.
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.
Together the City Council members, City staff, and public honor Pomona’s important City meeting values:
To speak and to listen to everyone with respect and courtesy;
To honor fairness and our cherished democratic process;
To affirm Pomona’s dedication to lead as a Compassionate City.
Thank you all for keeping these values and this commitment to act with them ever present in our minds as we
proceed with the meeting together.
In order to address the City Council, each individual must fill out a speaker card, which is available in the lobby of
the Council Chambers. Speaker cards must be completed and turned in to the City Clerk at this time. Only those
speaker cards turned in to the City Clerk will be allowed to address the City Council. No late cards will be
accepted. Each person should state their name and will be allowed to speak once for three minutes. All speakers
and persons in the audience 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. All consent items pulled for discussion will be limited to five
minutes. If they are not enacted upon within five minutes, the Mayor will move that Consent Item to the end of the
Agenda, after consideration of the public hearings. Any motion relating to an ordinance or a resolution shall also
waive the reading of the ordinance or resolution and include its introduction or adoption as appropriate.
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1. Approval of City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following City Council /Housing
Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes:
October 21, 2019 Meeting Minutes
December 2, 2019 Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Attachments: FINAL MINUTES 10-21-2019
FINAL MINUTES 12-2-2019
FINAL MINUTES 12-16-2019
2. Approval to Submit Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) Applications to California
Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the submittal of a funding application to
the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) for the preparation of a Local
Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP).
Attachments: LRSP Staff Report
3. Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development to Fund a Family Unification Program for Qualified
Transitional-Aged Youth
It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the Governing Board of the Pomona
Housing Authority, take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO FUND A FAMILY
UNIFICATION PROGRAM KNOWN AS THE FOSTER YOUTH TO
INDEPENDENCE (FYI) THAT WILL PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE
FOR TRANSITIONAL-AGED YOUTH (TAY) FACING HOMELESSNESS
OR AT-RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS AND HAVE BEEN INVOLVED
WITH THE FOSTER CARE SYSTE
2) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County
Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as required by the FYI
application, subject to City Attorney review and approval; and
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3) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute appropriate
contracts and documentation requested for submittal of application to HUD.
Attachments: Staff Report - HUD FYI Grant Application
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2020-11
4. Receive and File Report Required by City Ordinance No. 4244 Related to the California
Values Act (SB 54)
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a status report of the City ’s
compliance with City of Pomona Ordinance No. 4244 and the State of California Values
Act (SB 54).
Attachments: SB 54 Staff Report
SB 54 Att 1 DOJ Values Act Report 2019
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
5. Finding of Public Benefit to the Community at Large: Recommended Expenditure (s) and
Recap of Funds
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the expenditure(s) recommended and make the finding that the
community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the
recommended item(s); and
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts for previously approved
projects/activities.
Attachments: FOPB Staff Report
Attachments 1-4
6. Adopt the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for
the Public Right-of-Way
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan in Public Right-of-Way.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment No. 1 - Volume 3 Self Evaluation Transition Plan
7. Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 62-299 of the Pomona
City Code and to Approve a Resolution to Adopt a Policy on Discontinuation of
Residential Water Service
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY ON
DISCONTINUATION OF RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
2) Introduce and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4280 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 62-299 OF THE POMONA CITY
CODE PERTAINING TO WATER SERVICE BILLING, DELINQUENCY, AND
DISCONNECTION FOR NONPAYMENT
Attachments: Staff Report - SB 998.docx_final
Attach No. 1- Reso 2020-10 Adopting Policy on Discontinuation of Residential Water Service (SB 998)
Exhibit A to Attachment 1 - Draft Policy on Discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Nonpayment
Attach No.2 - Ordinance Amending PMC 62-299 re Water Service Billing (SB 998)-c1 V2.docx
MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on (DATE) 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, Rosalia A. Butler, MMC, City Clerk for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the January 27,
2020 meeting of the City Council was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City Council Chambers and City
Council Conference Room, and on the City’s website www.ci.pomona.ca.us on January 21, 2020.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/ Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
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