City Council / Housing Authority

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, February 3, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Mayor Tim Sandoval Vice-Mayor Nora Garcia Councilmember Debra Martin Councilmember Victor Preciado Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Councilmember Steve Lustro Councilmember Lorraine Canales 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 February 3, 2025 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. 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 City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda February 3, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 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 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)) City of Pomona, et al. v. M & A Gabaee, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22PSCV03011 B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)) One (1) case. City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda February 3, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency C) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) City Attorney City Clerk City Manager 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 February 2025 as “National Heart Health Month” in the City of Pomona * A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing February 2025 as “Black History Month” in the City of Pomona * A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing January 27, 2025 as “International Holocaust Remembrance Day” in the City of Pomona * Presentation by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments on an Annual Update on City of Pomona Programs and Projects 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. City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda February 3, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 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. Award Construction Contract to Garcon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $ 713,398 for “ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel - Citywide (CDBG) (FY 23-24),” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67941 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Award a construction contract to the apparent lowest responsive bid from Garcon Construction, Inc. for “ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel (CDBG) (FY 23-24),” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67941, to include all Base Bid items, plus Additive Alternate Items No. 1 - 3 in the total amount of $713,398; 2) Find that the project referenced above is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) and that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City of Pomona (City). 2. Approval of Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group Utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 091521-NAF in the Total Amount of $211,763.50, for One 2024 Ford F-550 Superduty Aerial Bucket Truck for the Public Works Department City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda February 3, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve the Purchase Order (PO) to National Auto Fleet Group (NAFG) utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 091521-NAF in the total amount of $211,763.50 for one 2024 Ford F-550 Superduty Aerial Bucket Truck for assignment to the Public Works Department Traffic Operations staff for maintenance of traffic signals and streetlights. 2) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the necessary documents and any subsequent changes or amendments thereto on behalf of the City. 3. Recommend the Removal of Commissioner Audrey Olmos-Govea from the Parks & Recreation Commission It is recommended that the City Council take the following action: Remove Mayoral Appointee, Commissioner Audrey Olmos-Govea, from the Parks & Recreation Commission based on three (3) or more absences (excused/unexcused) within a twelve (12) month period. 4. Reaffirmation of a Resolution Denouncing Tactics Used to Intimidate Residents Who are Immigrants, People of Color, Muslims, LGBTQ People and People with Disabilities; and Reaffirming the City’s Commitment to Diversity and to Safeguarding the Civil Rights, Safety and Dignity of All Our Residents It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, DENOUNCING TACTICS USED TO INTIMIDATE POMONA RESIDENTS WHO ARE IMMIGRANTS, PEOPLE OF COLOR, MUSLIMS, LGBTQ PEOPLE, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND TO SAFEGUARDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS, SAFETY AND DIGNITY OF ALL OUR RESIDENTS 5. Adopt a Resolution to Dissolve the City Council Public Works Ad Hoc Committee, which includes the Environmental and Transportation Subcommittees It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, DISSOLVING THE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKS AD HOC COMMITTEE, WHICH INCLUDES THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEES City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda February 3, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency DISCUSSION CALENDAR 6. 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. 7. Presentation of the Updated Ten-Year Financial Forecast It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the updated Ten -Year Financial Forecast. 8. Impact Analysis Report on the Possible Effects of the Proposed Initiative Petition to Repeal the City’s Utility User Tax (UUT) on Water Service It is recommended the City Council take the following actions: 1) Receive and file the Impact Analysis Report on the possible effects of the proposed initiative petition to repeal the City’s Utility User Tax (UUT) on Water Service; 2) Based upon the Impact Analysis Report, Submit the Measure to the voters at the “next regular municipal election,” occurring at least 88 days later. Under Elections Code section 348, a “[R]egular election is an election, the specific time for the holding of which is prescribed by law.” Under the recently amended City Charter, the City’s next regular election will be its Primary Municipal Election, which will coincide with the Statewide Primary Election on June 2, 2026; and 3) Adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF POMONA AN INITIATIVE MEASURE REPEALING THE CITY’S UTILITY USERS TAX (UUT) ON WATER SERVICE, AT THE PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 2, 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403 City of Pomona Page 7 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda February 3, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency RESOLUTION NO. 2025-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF PRIMARY AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND SETTING RULES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE JUNE 2, 2026 PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting will be held on February 24, 2025 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 February 3, 2025 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 January 29, 2025. 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 8 Printed on 1/29/2025