City Council / Housing Authority

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, October 19, 2020 7:00 PM Via Teleconference City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Mayor Tim Sandoval Vice-Mayor Nora Garcia Councilmember Rubio R. Gonzalez Councilmember Victor Preciado 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. City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda October 19, 2020 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 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. Via Teleconference City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 10/14/2020 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda October 19, 2020 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency CLOSED SESSION Via Teleconference CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENT Public Participation - In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with California Governor's Executive Order N-25-20 regarding the Brown Act and guidance from the California Department of Public Health on gatherings, please note that comments for Public Participation or for a specific item on the agenda were accepted by email and will be accepted via the Q & A feature on Zoom or by live comment by phone or internet. If you would like to comment please indicate to staff by either using the raise hand feature on Zoom, dialing *9 if you are calling in via phone or leaving a comment in the Q & A box. Staff will call on you one at a time. Each speaker will have up to three (3) minutes for their comment. Comments received via email will be read into the record by City staff. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS 1. A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)) Citizens for Amending Proposition, et at. v. City of Pomona, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCP00482 Fred Sayari, Sayari Enterprises, LLC. v. City of Pomona Stanley Mosk Courthouse; Los Angeles County Case No. BS170504 7:00 P.M. Via Teleconference CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION REPORT PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 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. City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 10/14/2020 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda October 19, 2020 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Participation - In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with California Governor's Executive Order N-25-20 regarding the Brown Act and guidance from the California Department of Public Health on gatherings, please note that comments for Public Participation or for a specific item on the agenda were accepted by email and will be accepted via the Q & A feature on Zoom or by live comment by phone or internet. If you would like to comment please indicate to staff by either using the raise hand feature on Zoom, dialing *9 if you are calling in via phone or leaving a comment in the Q & A box. Staff will call on you one at a time. Each speaker will have up to three (3) minutes for their comment. Comments received via email will be read into the record by City staff. 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. 1. Approval of Lot Merger Related to a Residential Apartment Development (Council District 1) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-142 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER LM3-2020, FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 203-215 MYRTLE AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 8348-011-024 AND -025 2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM3-2020 on behalf of the City. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1-Resolution CC Reso. 2017-75_TPM EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B Attachment 2- Vicinity Map Attachment 3- Aerial Map 2. Approval for Service Retirement and Agreement to Release Police Service Dog “Sarge” to his Police Department Handler It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 10/14/2020 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda October 19, 2020 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 1) Approve the service retirement and “Agreement to Release Police Service Dog” to Corporal Joe Hernandez. 2) Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the “Agreement to Release Police Service Dog” on behalf of the City. Attachments: K-9 Sarge _Retirement Staff Report 10.19.20.docx K-9 Sarge _Retirement Agrement 10.19.20.docx 3. Authorization to Respond to the 2020 CalHOME Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Accessory Dwelling Units/Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Assistance for $720,000 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-135 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM; THE EXECUTION OF STANDARD AGREEMENTS IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNIDNG AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALHOME PROGRAM 2) Authorize the City Manager or his/her designee to execute in the name of the City of Pomona, the application, the Standard Agreements, and all other documents required by the Department of Housing and Community Development for participation in the CalHome Program, and any amendments thereto. Attachments: Staff Report - CalHome 2020 NOFA Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2020-135 Attachment 2 - CalHome_Target_Area_Opportunity_Zone 4. Approval of a Mills Act Contract for a Property Located at 219 Garfield Avenue It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-126 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 219 GARFIELD AVENUE City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 10/14/2020 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda October 19, 2020 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2020 - 126 with Exhibit A Attachment 2 - City Council Resolution No. 2008-39 Attachment 3 - HPC Staff Report dated September 2, 2020 (with attachments) 5. Approval of a Mills Act Contract for a Property Located at 164 E. Columbia Avenue It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-127 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 164 E. COLUMBIA AVENUE Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - City Council Draft Resolution No. 2020-127 Attachment 2 - City Council Resolution No. 2008-39 Attachment 3 - Historic Preservation Commission Public Hearing Report with Attachments 6. Award of Contract to Lawnscape Systems, Inc. for Citywide Weed Abatement Services It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Award a one-year contract with two (2) optional one-year extensions to Lawnscape Systems, Inc. for Citywide weed abatement, minor insect, and pest control services in an amount not-to-exceed $87,500 for the first year; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related amendments as needed. Attachments: Staff Report 7. Authorization of the Acceptance of Two Continuum of Care Grant Awards from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Totaling $2,783,526 and a Professional Services Agreement with Volunteers of America, Los Angeles (VOALA) in the Amount of $925,675 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-146 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF TWO CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) TOTALING $2,783,526 AND A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 10/14/2020 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda October 19, 2020 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency WITH VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, LOS ANGELES (VOALA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $925,675 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute appropriate contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance of the award and operation of the above listed CoC programs for submission to funders, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Staff Report - Accept COC Homeless Funding Renewal Award FY 20-21.docx Resolution No. 2020-146 8. Authorization of the Acceptance of $304,166 in Grant Funds for Operation of a Bridge Housing Program at the Hope for Home Services Center and Amending the Agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles by Awarding $285,917 to Operate the Bridge Housing Program as the Hope for Home Services Center Site Operator It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-148 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $176,857 IN COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES MEASURE H SPECIAL FUNDS AND $127,309 IN STATE HOMELESS EMERGENCY AID PROGRAM (HEAP) FUNDS FOR OPERATION OF A BRIDGE HOUSING PROGRAM AT THE HOPE FOR HOME SERVICES CENTER AND AMENDING THE AGREEMENT WITH VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA LOS ANGELES BY AWARDING $285,917 TO OPERATE THE BRIDGE HOUSING PROGRAM AS THE HOPE FOR HOME SERVICES CENTER SITE OPERATOR 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the Hope for Home Bridge Housing Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Staff Report - Acceptance of HEAP and Measure H Funds for Bridge Housing FY 20-21 Resolution No. 2020-148 9. Authorization of the Acceptance of $486,667 in Measure H, Coordinated Entry System (CES) for Individuals and Youth Funds for Operation of City Of Pomona Year-Round Shelter Crisis Beds Program, and Amending the Agreement of Volunteers of America Los Angeles by Awarding $457,467 to Operate the Crisis Housing Program at the Hope for Home Homeless Services Center as Site Operator City of Pomona Page 7 Printed on 10/14/2020 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda October 19, 2020 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-147 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $486,667 IN MEASURE H, COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM (CES) FOR INDIVIDUALS AND YOUTH FUNDS FOR OPERATION OF CITY OF POMONA YEAR-ROUND SHELTER CRISIS BEDS PROGRAM, AND AMENDING THE AGREEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA LOS ANGELES BY AWARDING $457,467 TO OPERATE THE CRISIS HOUSING PROGRAM AT THE HOPE FOR HOME HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER AS SITE OPERATOR 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the Hope for Home Crisis Housing Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Staff Report - CES Award and Award of Contract to VOALA FY 20-21.docx Resolution No. 2020-147 10. Consideration of a Single Historic Landmark Designation Request (SHISTORIC 12980-2019) for the Single-Family Residential Property located at 270 Heritage It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-152 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SINGLE HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION REQUEST (SHISTORIC 12980-2019) FOR THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 270 HERITAGE COURT Attachments: Staff Report Attachment No. 1 - Draft City Council Resolution No. 2020-152 Attachment No. 2 – Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report (with attachments), Dated September 2, 2020 11. Adopt a Resolution to Receive Up to $760,000 in Elderly Nutrition Grant Funding From County of Los Angeles Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS) and Amend the FY 2020-21 Operating Budget by Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriating $580,886 to the Program It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: City of Pomona Page 8 Printed on 10/14/2020 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda October 19, 2020 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency RESOLUTION NO. 2020-141 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, RECEIVING UP TO $760,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AGING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (WDACS) FOR THE ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE FY 2020-21 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING $580,886 TO 226-4190-XXXXX-58695 IN ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS 2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute two amendments to the agreement with the County of Los Angeles to receive up to $760,000 in grant funding and any subsequent amendments hereto, following City Attorney approval. Attachments: Council Report - LA County Elderly Nutrition Program Agreement 10-19-20.docx Attachment 1 - Resolution 2020-141 - LA County Elderly Nutrition Grant 10-19-20.doc 12. Approval to Donate a 2005 Chrysler 300 to the Pomona Unified School District It is recommended that the City Council approve the donation of the Police Department ’s 2005 Chrysler 300 to the Pomona Unified School District’s Automotive Educational Program. Attachments: PUSD.donation 10.19.20.docx 13. Amendment of the Citywide Salary Schedule to Reflect Previously Approved Salary Increases It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-154 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 TO REFLECT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SALARY INCREASES Attachments: Salary Schedule Staff Report Salary Schedule Att 1 Resolution Salary_Schedule_10-01-20 14. Approval of a Mills Act Contract for a Property Located at 395 E. Jefferson Avenue It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-155 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 395 E. JEFFERSON AVENUE City of Pomona Page 9 Printed on 10/14/2020 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda October 19, 2020 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution No. 2020-155, with Exhibit A – HPC Resolution Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 2008-39 Attachment 3 - HPC Public Hearing Report (with attachments) and Draft Resolution 20-015 15. Approval of a Mills Act Contract for a Property Located at 390 E. Kingsley Avenue It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-156 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 390 E. KINGSLEY AVENUE Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution No. 2020-156, with Exhibit A – HPC Resolution Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 2008-39 Attachment 3 - HPC Public Hearing Report (with attachments) and Draft Resolution 20-014 DISCUSSION CALENDAR 16. Finding of Public Benefit to the Community at Large-Recommended Expenditure(s) and Recap of Expended 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 1-6 17. Direction Regarding Parking Enforcement Due to the Impact of COVID-19 It is recommended that the City Council give direction to suspend parking enforcement related to non-safety street sweeping and preferential parking permit violations in residential areas effective October 20, 2020 through January 31, 2021. Attachments: COVID Parking Enforcement Staff Report 18. Appointment for the Community Member Delegate of the Tri-City Mental Health Center Governing Board City of Pomona Page 10 Printed on 10/14/2020 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda October 19, 2020 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency It is recommended that the City Council review the four (4) applications submitted and select an appointee to serve as the City of Pomona City Council Community Representative on the Tri-City Mental Health Board of Directors. Attachments: Staff Report Tri-City Appointment 2020 Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2007-151 Attachment No. 2 - Applications 19. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Section 34-222 to Article V Chapter 34 of the Pomona Municipal Code Prohibiting the Hourly Rentals of Hotels and Motels within City Limits It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 4293 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 34-222 TO ARTICLE V CHAPTER 34 OF THE POMONA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE HOURLY RENTALS OF HOTELS AND MOTELS WITHIN CITY LIMITS Attachments: Pomona - Staff Report - Ordinance Prohibiting Hourly Rentals of Hotels and Motels-10.19.20.DOCX Pomona - Ordinance - Prohibiting Hourly Rentals of Hotels and Motels.DOCX PUBLIC HEARINGS 20. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funds It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funds; 2) Upon conclusion of the public hearing, direct staff to incorporate comments received into the final FY 2019-2020 CAPER; and 3) Approve the FY 2019-2020 CAPER for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Attachments: Staff Report - FY 19-20 CAPER Attachment 1 - Draft CAPER Public Notice - CAPER for 10-2-20 CAPER City of Pomona Page 11 Printed on 10/14/2020 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda October 19, 2020 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 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 November 2, 2020 via Zoom Webinar due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 October 19, 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 October 14, 2020. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Rosalia A. Butler, MMC City Clerk City of Pomona Page 12 Printed on 10/14/2020