City Council / Housing Authority

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, July 21, 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 July 21, 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. 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 7/15/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda July 21, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency ROLL CALL 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 Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes: City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 7/15/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda July 21, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency June 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes 2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Annual Report for the Downtown Pomona Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) And Levying the Assessments for FY 2025-2026 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-91 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN POMONA PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (“EXHIBIT A”) AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVYING OF THE FY 2025-2026 ASSESSMENTS 3. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget by Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriating the $7,800 in Awarded Grant Funds It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-89 - AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING THE $7,800 IN AWARDED GRANT FUNDS 2) Receive a grant award of $7,800 from the TRI-CITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related with this action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing County Auditor-Controller to Include Delinquent Solid Waste (Trash) Collection Charges as Special Assessment Collected on Property Tax Roll for FY2025-26, and Record a Lien Against Delinquent Parcels of Property It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing, and after consideration of public testimony; 2) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO INCLUDE City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 7/15/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda July 21, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE (TRASH) COLLECTION CHARGES AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE COLLECTED ON THE PROPERY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, TO RECORD A LIEN AGAINST SUCH DELINQUENT PARCELS OF PROPERTY, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THRETO; and 3) Approve the lien list of delinquent Solid Waste (Trash) collection accounts to be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller (Controller) no later than August 10, 2025, to be included as a special assessment for the respective affected parcels on the County property tax rolls. 5. Public Hearing to Consider an Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission Decision for a Determination of Historical Significance for an Existing Drive Thru Dairy Structure Located at 1533 Indian Hill Boulevard (Case File: DHS-000048-2025) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony; and 2) Uphold the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission and approve the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-69 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING APPEAL REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (DHS-000048-2025) AND UPHOLDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION’S DECISION DETERMINING THAT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1533 INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD (APN: 8321-018-012) IS HISTORIC 6. Public Hearing to Consider an Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission Decision Determining that the Commercial Structure Located at 2250 North Garey Avenue is Historically Significant (Case Files: DHS-000278-2025/APL-000487-2025) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony; and 2) Uphold the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission and approve the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-87 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING APPEAL REQUEST FOR A DETERMINATION OF HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE (DHS-000278-2025) AND UPHOLDING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION’S DECISION DETERMINING THAT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2250 NORTH GAREY AVENUE (APN: 8365-015-052) IS HISTORIC City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 7/15/2025 City Council / Housing Authority / Regular Meeting Agenda July 21, 2025 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 7. Public Hearing Regarding the Levy of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Assessments for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the levy of the assessments for the Consolidated Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District for FY 2025-26; and 2) After receiving public comments and testimony, close the Public Hearing and adopt the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-90 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAMS, ZONE BOUNDARIES, AND THE LEVY OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting will be held on August 4, 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 July 21, 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 July 15, 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 6 Printed on 7/15/2025