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May 5, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 34 items

  1. 1 PLEASE NOTE
  2. 2 ACCESSIBILITY
  3. 3 5:30 P.M.
  4. 4 CLOSED SESSION
  5. 5 CALL TO ORDER
  6. 6 PUBLIC COMMENT
  7. 7 CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
  8. 1. 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 B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1)) Gente Organizada v. City of Pomona Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23STCP03044 C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1)) Marsha Elizabeth Giles, an individual v. City of Pomona, and does 1 to 50, Inclusive. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 19STCV33448 D) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1)) David A. Wilson v. City of Pomona/City of Los Angeles Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ1117149 25-1361
  9. 9 7:00 P.M.
  10. 10 CALL TO ORDER
  11. 11 CLOSED SESSION REPORT
  12. 12 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  13. 13 ROLL CALL
  14. 14 PRESENTATIONS
  15. 15 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing May 2025 as “Building Safety Month” in the City of Pomona 25-1359
  16. 16 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing May 2025 as “Historic Preservation Month” in the City of Pomona 25-1360
  17. 17 Presentation of the 2025 Preserve Pomona Awards for Historic Preservation 25-1363
  18. 18 Presentation of the Pomona Goddess to Councilmember Debra Martin for her service as a City Commissioner 25-1362
  19. 19 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  20. 20 CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
  21. 21 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
  22. 22 CONSENT CALENDAR
  23. 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: April 21, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes 25-1364
  24. 2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 4356 Sunsetting the Youth Commission to Provide Expanded Opportunities for Youth on the Measure Y Accountability Board It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 4356 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, DELETING DIVISION 5 (“YOUTH COMMISSION”), FROM ARTICLE V (“BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS”), OF CHAPTER 2 (“ADMINISTRATION”), TO SUNSET THE COMMISSION TO PROVIDE EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH ON THE MEASURE Y CHILDREN AND YOUTH FUND ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD, A 15-MEMBER BOARD OF WHICH EIGHT MEMBERS MUST BE BETWEEN 15 AND 24 YEARS OLD 25-1355
  25. 3. Award a Four-year Contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of Taser 10 Less Lethal Electronic Control Devices and Establish Axon Enterprise, Inc. as the Sole Source Provider of Standard Police Equipment It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND BY APPROPRIATING $250,000 FROM FUND RESERVES. 2) Award a Four-Year purchasing contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Taser 10 Less Lethal Electronic Control Device; 3) Approve the purchase of Taser 10 Less Lethal Electronic Control Device from Axon Enterprise, Inc. in four annual installments for an aggregate amount not to exceed $786,892.60. The initial installment shall not exceed $250,000. Each subsequent payment shall be disbursed annually in three separate payments not to exceed an amount of $178,964.32 4) Establish Axon Enterprise, Inc. as the sole source provider of standard police equipment for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and 5) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney. 25-1324
  26. 4. Receive and File Annual Military Equipment Use Report as Required by Assembly Bill (AB) 481 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the annual military equipment use report as required by AB 481 for Fiscal Year 2024-25. 25-1330
  27. 5. Approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Barr and Clark, Inc. for Radon Testing Services by Increasing the Total Amount to $149,900 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve an increase to the existing professional services agreement with Barr & Clark, Inc. for Radon Testing Professional Services by $50,000 or to $149,900; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the amendment to the professional services agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. 25-1343
  28. 6. Approval of Amendment to the Special Legal Counsel Panel It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve the hourly rate increase for Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law to a range of $295 - $395 for Partners, Senior Counsel, and Of Counsel; and 2) Approve the hourly rate increase for Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd & Romo (AALRR) to $385 per hour for Of Counsel; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute retainer agreements with the requested firms. 25-1351
  29. 29 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  30. 7. 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. 25-1141
  31. 31 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  32. 8. Discussion on the City’s Compliance with Assembly Bill No. 2561 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the City’s compliance with Assembly Bill No. 2561 (AB 2561) relating to Public Employment. 25-1217
  33. 33 ADJOURNMENT
  34. 34 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA