City Council / Housing Authority

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, June 16, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Mayor Tim Sandoval Vice-Mayor Steve Lustro Councilmember Debra Martin Councilmember Victor Preciado Councilmember Nora Garcia Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole 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 June 16, 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. 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 City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 6/10/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda June 16, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)) One (1) case 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 Pomona Recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQIA+Pride Month in the City of Pomona Attachments: 6.16 Pride Month A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in the City of Pomona Attachments: 6.16 Juneteenth 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 City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 6/10/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda June 16, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 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 Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes: May 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Attachments: FINAL MINUTES 05-19-2025.pdf 2. Authorization to Extend the Agreement with West Coast Arborists for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services for Six Months It is recommended that the City Council: 1) Approve and authorize a six-month extension of the contract with West Coast City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 6/10/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda June 16, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Arborists (WCA) beyond the original five-year term for citywide tree maintenance services, effective July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $624,775; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement with West Coast Arborists, and any extensions or amendments thereto, subject to review by the City Attorney. Attachments: Staff Report - WCA Extend (6-month) Attachment No. 1 – Original Agreement with Amendments Attachment No. 2 – Extension Amendment 3. Approve Sole Source Vendors for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to Supply Uniforms, Equipment, and Services for the Pomona Police Department It is recommended that the City Council Approve Sole-Source Vendors to Supply Uniforms, Equipment, and Services for the Pomona Police Department. Attachments: Staff Report - PD Sole source FY 25-26 4. Award a Bid for Utility Pavement and Sidewalk Cut Repairs to G.M. Sager Construction Company, Inc. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve the categorical exemption from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301; 2) Award a bid to GM Sager Construction Company, Inc. for permanent pavement and sidewalk repair, at the prices bid, for a term of three-years, with two additional one-year extension options; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments on behalf of the City, subject to review by the City Attorney. Attachments: Council Report - Award Pavement Repair Contract Attachment No. 1 - GM Sager- Maintenance Service Agreement 5. Award a Professional Services Agreement for Environmental Consulting Services for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program to Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Award of a three-year Professional Services Agreement (PSA), with the option for two additional on-year terms for Environmental Consulting Services for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program to Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.; and City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 6/10/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda June 16, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year Agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents, amendments or renewals, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Staff Report - Award NPDES Consultant Attachment No. 1 - Charles Abbott Assoc. Agreement 6. Award four Multi-Year Contracts for Water Treatment Materials It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Award a three-year contract to Purolite, LLC. for the purchase of Perchlorate Resin (Resin) in the total contract amount of $2,803,353; 2) Award a three-year contract to Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC. for the purchase of Resin in the total contract amount of $3,707,032; 3) Award a three-year contract to Carbon Activated Corporation for the purchase of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) in the total contract amount of $1,323,000; 4) Award a three-year contract to Karbonous Inc. for the purchase of GAC in the total contract amount of $1,323,000; and, 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with two additional year options with Carbon Activated Corporation, Karbonous Inc., Purolite, LLC, and Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for GAC and Resin as needed. Attachments: Staff Report - GAC & Resin Contracts Attachment No. 1 Carbon Activated- Maintenance Agreement Attachment No. 2 Karbonous - MSA - Maintenance Agreement Attachment No. 3 Purolite - Maintenance Agreement Attachment No. 4 Evoqua- Maintenance Agreement 7. Award Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the Amount of $ 3,682,000 for “Street Preservation Local - Citywide (FY 24-25),” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-68593 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive bid from Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for “Street Preservation Local - Citywide (FY 24-25),” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX- 68593, to include all of Base Bid (A&B) items, plus Additive Alternate No. 1, in the amount of $3,682,000; 2) Find that the project referenced is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) and that the proposed project will not City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 6/10/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda June 16, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency have a significant effect on the environment; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City of Pomona (City). Attachments: Staff Report 68593.docx 00-Street Preservation - Onyx Paving 68593-c1.pdf Attachment No. 2- LocationExhibit.pdf 8. Approval of Agreement with The Institute of Ecological Civilization (ECOCIV) for Services Relating to Implementation of the California Proposition 47 (Prop 47) Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve a forty-four-month agreement with EcoCiv in the amount not to exceed $400,000 for their role in supporting the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) as it carries out the City of Pomona’s California Proposition 47 Grant implementation and, 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any extensions, subsequent changes or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Prop 47 EcoCiv Plickert Attachment 1- Prop 47 EcoCiv Plickert Contract 9. Resolution to Amend the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Changing the name of “Ganesha Park Bandshell and Community Center Upgrades,” to “Ganesha Park Bandshell Upgrades,” and Partially Funding the Project It is recommended that the City Council approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-79 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CHANGING THE NAME OF “GANESHA PARK BANDSHELL AND COMMUNITY CENTER UPGRADES,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71127, AN UNFUNDED PROJECT, TO “GANESHA PARK BANDSHELL UPGRADES,” PROJECT NO 428-2590-XXXXX-71127, AND PARTIALLY FUNDING THE PROJECT BY APPROPRIATING $300,000 OF AVAILABLE CIP PROJECT FUND RESERVES (GENERAL FUND) TO THE PROJECT Attachments: Staff Report.docx Attachment 1 - Resolution.doc Attachment 2 - CIP Details.pdf City of Pomona Page 7 Printed on 6/10/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda June 16, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 10. Adoption of a Resolution Approving The Closure of City Hall during the 2025 Holiday Season and Rescheduling 2026 City Council Meeting Dates Due to Holiday Conflicts It is recommended that the City Council Adopt proposed Resolution No. 2025-78 (Attachment) to approve the following actions: 1) Authorizing the closure of City Hall from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Thursday, January 1, 2026, to account for observance of the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Holidays and to avoid potential staff shortages during the holidays; and, 2) Amending the ongoing calendar for regularly scheduled City Council Meetings and 2026 City Council Meetings by cancelling and rescheduling meetings, as noted below, due to holiday conflicts: A. Cancelling the January 19, 2026, regular City Council Meeting and rescheduling to Monday, January 26, 2026, to be conducted as a regular meeting of the City Council B. Cancelling the regular City Council Meeting of February 16, 2026, and rescheduling to Monday, February 23, 2026, to be conducted as a regular meeting of the City Council C. Cancelling the September 7, 2026, regular City Council Meeting and rescheduling to Monday, September 14, 2026, to be conducted as a regular meeting of the City Council. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution 25-78 11. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-65 Amending Various Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Program Projects Budgets It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-65 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 CIP BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF $29,400: $19,000 OF METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT MEMBER AGENCY ADMINISTERED PROGRAM FUNDING TO THE “HYDRATION STATIONS UPGRADES” PROJECT NUMBER 528-2590-XXXXX-71073, AND, $10,400 FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY TO THE “WATER RESOURCES BUILDING” PROJECT NUMBER 575-8125-XXXXX-93135; AND, UN-APPROPRIATE AND APPROPRIATE VARIOUS WATER AND SEWER CIP PROJECTS FUNDING AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT A, PRIORITIZING EXPENDITURE OF VARIOUS AVAILABLE BOND PROCEEDS City of Pomona Page 8 Printed on 6/10/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda June 16, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Attachments: Staff Report - CIP Appropriations - WRD Building and MWD Granta Attachment No. 1 - Resolution Attachment No. 2 - Exhibit A.xlsx 12. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates for Marketing Services/Website Support It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve a professional services agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates for marketing services and website support for Pomona Choice Energy with a three-year term, with the option for two additional one-year, for the total amount of $184,138; and, 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Staff Reprt - Tripepi Smith for PCE Attach No. 1 Tripepi Outreach and Communications - PSA 05.12.25 rev-c1 TS SIgned Attach No. 2 -2025-26 POME Sole Source Letter 13. Approval of Appointment to Fill the District 2 Vacancy on the Board of Parking Place Commissioners (Vehicle Parking District) It is recommended that the City Council review the attached application and approve the appointment of Manuel Vizcarra to serve as the District 2 representative on the Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD). Attachments: Staff Report - VPD Appointment (D2).docx Attachment No. 1 - VPD Commissioner Application of Manuel Vizcarra.pdf DISCUSSION CALENDAR 14. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 4347 Amending the Pomona City Code by Adopting Fire Hazard Severity Zone Designations as Recommended by the California State Fire Marshall It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing and after receiving testimony and public comment, close the public hearing, introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 4347 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING POMONA CITY CODE CHAPTER 22 (FIRE PREVENTION) ADOPTING THE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE City of Pomona Page 9 Printed on 6/10/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda June 16, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency DESIGNATIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 74, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECTION 74-32 (CONSTRUCTION IN FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES) ADOPTING PROVISIONS REGULATING OCCUPIED DWELLINGS AND OCCUPIED STRUCTURES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51182, AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA Attachments: Staff Report Attachment No. 1 - Ordinance 4347 Attachment No. 2 - Public Notice Attachment No. 3 - 2008 Ordinance 4104 Attachment No. 4 - CAL FIRE Factsheet Attachment No. 5 - Staff Presentation 15. First Reading of Ordinance 4359 Amending the City Code by Adopting the Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance of 2025 It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further, and give first reading to the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 4359 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE RENT STABILIZATION AND EVICTION CONTROL ORDINANCE OF 2025 Attachments: Staff Report - First Reading of Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance Attachment No. 1 Ordinance 4359 Attachment No. 2 Staff Presentation ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting will be held on July 7, 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 June 16, 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 June 10, 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 10 Printed on 6/10/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda June 16, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency City of Pomona Page 11 Printed on 6/10/2025