City Council / Housing Authority
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · May 20, 2024
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 20, 2024
7:00 PM
Closed Session begins at 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency
to the Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice-Mayor Victor Preciado
Councilmember John Nolte
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert 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.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 interpreter is available at Regular City Council meetings and may
be available at Special meetings, if necessary.
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.
5:30 P.M.
In the Chuck Bader Conference Room
CLOSED SESSION
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Held in the Chuck Bader 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 - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1))
Citizens for Amending Prop L, et al. v. City of Pomona, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 19STCP00482
Edil Vazquez v. City of Pomona
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 20STCV15371
Vincent Terrell v. City of Pomona
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 20PSCV00677
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing the Week of May
19-25, 2024 as “National Public Works Week” in the City of Pomona
Attachments: Proclamation
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A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Proclaiming the Month of May
2024 as “Building Safety Month” in the City of Pomona
Attachments: 5.20 Building Safety Month.docx
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.
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.
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 in 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.
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
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Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes:
May 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
Attachments: FINAL MINUTES 5-06-2024.pdf
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funds for the California
Museum Grant Program
It is recommended that the City Council take following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-67 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA MUSEUM GRANT PROGRAM
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related with
this action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form.
Attachments: Staff Report - California Museum Grant
Attachment 1 - Resolution 2024-67
3. Adopt a Resolution to Amend FY 2023-24 CIP Budget by Increasing Revenue Estimates
and Appropriating a Fair Share Fee of $1,400 to “Traffic Signal Improvements - Towne
Avenue & Philadelphia Street and Garey Avenue & Philadelphia Street,” Project No.
428-2590-XXXXX-68549
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-69 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE
ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING A FAIR SHARE FEE OF $1,400 TO “TRAFFIC
SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS - TOWNE AVENUE & PHILADELPHIA STREET AND
GAREY AVENUE & PHILADELPHIA STREET,” PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-68549
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-69
4. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by
Closing Completed Projects and Reappropriating Unexpended Funds
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-71 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CLOSING COMPLETED
PROJECTS, RELEASING $522,733 OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS,
REAPPROPRIATING $263,834 OF THOSE FUNDS, AND CHANGING THE TITLE
AND DESCRIPTION OF “NEW EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER - WHITE
AVENUE” TO “FIRE STATION 182 IMPROVEMENTS AND NEW EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS CENTER - WHITE AVENUE,” PROJECT NO.
428-2590-XXXXX-71068
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A to Reso.
Attachment No. 2 - CIP Sheet.pdf
5. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Submittal Projects List for the Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017 (RMRA/SB-1)
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-75 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SB-1, THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibits to Resolution
6. Approve the Sole Source Purchase of Two (2) Police Department Vehicles in the
Amount Not to Exceed $127,506
It is recommended that the City Council approve the sole source purchase of two (2)
replacement Police utility vehicles in the amount not to exceed $ 127,506 from Victorville
Chevrolet - Cadillac. A 10% contingency is being recommended to cover any market rate
adjustments that the dealer may impose at the time of purchase due to current delays in
automobile production and inventory affecting availability.
Attachments: Staff Report - Approve the sole source purchase of two (2) police vehicles
7. Adoption of a Pilot Park Ambassador Program
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt a pilot Park Ambassador Program; and
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2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related with this
action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form.
Attachments: Staff Report - Pilot Park Ambassador Program
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
8. 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.
Attachments: FOPB Staff Report
Attachment
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 4344
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Hereby determine that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section
15061 (b)(3); and,
2) Introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4344 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 62-200 OF CHAPTERS 62,
ALSO KNOWN AS THE CODE OF THE CITY OF POMONA, REGULATING
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND ADOPTING THE CROSS
CONNECTION CONTROL POLICY HANDBOOK
Attachments: Staff Report - CCCPH 1st Public Hearing.docx
Attachment 1 - Ordinance adoption of Handbook for cross-connection policy handbook - clean-c1.docx
Attachment 2 - Ordinance adoption of Handbook for cross-connection policy handbook - redline-c1.docx
Attachment 3 - CCCPH.docx
Attachment 4 - Notice of Public Hearing -Posted by 5.6.24.docx
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ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on June 3, 2024 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 May 20, 2024
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 May 15, 2024.
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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