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September 9, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final ·Closed Session begins at 5:30 p.m.

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Agenda — 47 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. 8 A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)) People of the State of California, by and through the City of Pomona v. Pomona Lodge, LLC, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24PSCV009900 B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Title: Development Services Director 24-1663
  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 the Month of September 2024 as Service Club Month 24-1649
  16. 16 Certificate of Recognition Presented to Rimmi Hundal in Recognition of 16 Years Serving as Executive Director for Tri-City Mental Health 24-1655
  17. 17 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  18. 18 CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
  19. 19 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
  20. 20 CONSENT CALENDAR
  21. 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: July 30, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes August 5, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 24-1644
  22. 2. Approval of an Agreement with the Pomona Unified School District (PUSD) for a Pomona Resource Officer (PRO) Program It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-100 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATIONAL BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $398,598 2) Approve an Agreement with the Pomona Unified School District (PUSD) for a Pomona Resource Officer (PRO) Program from November 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreements and any amendments on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney. 24-1439
  23. 3. Award a Sole Source Purchase to Staccato Firearms for Duty Weapons in an Amount Not to Exceed $249,106 and Approve a Re-Payment Program Plan through Bi-Weekly Payroll Deductions It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve a re-payment program plan for sworn personnel through bi-weekly payroll deduction for duty firearms 2) Approve a Sole Source Purchase to Staccato Firearms for Duty Firearms in an amount Not to Exceed $249,106 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney. 24-1590
  24. 4. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Grant Funds for the Operation of the Bridge Housing Program at Hope for Home Homeless Services Center and Amendment of the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-116 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $1,078,710 IN CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION (HHAP) AND MEASURE H GRANT FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BRIDGE HOUSING PROGRAM AT HOPE FOR HOME HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER (H4H), AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET TO DECREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $16,290 2) Authorize the City Manager to amend the site operator agreement with Volunteers of America of Los Angeles for an additional 2 years extending it until June 30, 2025; and 3) Amend the agreement with Volunteers of America of Los Angeles (VOALA) as the H4H Site Operator by awarding $1,013,988 to operate the Bridge Housing Program; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the H4H Bridge Housing Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. 24-1596
  25. 5. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Grant Funds for the Operation of the Crisis Housing Program at Hope for Home Homeless Services Center and Amendment of the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-115 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $1,828,000 IN MEASURE H GRANT FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CRISIS HOUSING PROGRAM AT HOPE FOR HOME HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER (H4H), AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $261,628 2) Amend the agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) as the H4H Site Operator by awarding $1,718,320 to operate the Crisis Housing Program; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements, amendments, and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the H4H Crisis Housing Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. 24-1597
  26. 6. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Statement of Investment Policy for the City of Pomona It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-117 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2024-25 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS BY THE CITY TREASURER 24-1598
  27. 7. Approve and execute transfer agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s Safe Clean Water Program-Municipal Program, Measure W, per the terms and conditions It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve Agreement No. 2024MP61 (Agreement) with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District) for the Safe Clean Water (SCW) program - Municipal Program, Measure W; and, 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement (Attachment No. 1) with the District for the transfer of SCW program - Municipal Program per the terms and conditions; and, any subsequent amendments contingent on City Attorneys review. 24-1610
  28. 8. Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget by Appropriating $500,000 of Available Proposition A Fund Reserves for Paratransit Services It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-127 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $500,000 FROM AVAILABLE PROPOSITION A FUND RESERVES FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICES 24-1624
  29. 9. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to administrate and implement a local Transaction and Use Tax (TUT) It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-129 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES, USE AND TRANSACTION TAX RECORDS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-130 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX 24-1625
  30. 10. Approving Funding of $50,000 to the Pomona Chamber of Commerce In Accordance with the Defined Disbursement Schedule It is recommended that the City Council approve funding for the Pomona Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber”) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $50,000 to be disbursed in four equal quarterly payments of $12,500 at the beginning of each quarter. 24-1631
  31. 11. Approve an Agreement for Purchase of Recycled Water with Los Angeles County Sanitation District It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Recycled Water between County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County and City of Pomona (Agreement) to renew and continue the purchase of recycled water for a term of 25 year; and, 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District for purchase of recycled water and any subsequent amendments contingent on City Attorneys review. 24-1640
  32. 12. Award of Contract to EN Engineering, LLC for Local Broadband Assessment It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve the award of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to EN Engineering, LLC. (“EN”) in an amount not-to-exceed $311,000 to perform local broadband needs assessment; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any extensions or amendments thereto on behalf of the City, subject to review by the City Attorney. 24-1646
  33. 13. Approval of Lot Merger LM16-2023 for the Property Located at 1333-1335 W. Eleventh Street, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8349-028-002, Related to the Remodeling of an Existing Residential Property (Council District 2) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-132 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER LM16-2023 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1333-1335 W. ELEVENTH STREET, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8349-028-002 2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM16-2023 on behalf of the City of Pomona. 24-1647
  34. 14. Retroactively Approve Emergency Purchase for Pool Repairs It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Per Pomona Municipal Code Section 2-998 - Emergency Purchases, retroactively approve expenditures for the emergency purchase of Accu-Tab and Acid-Rite Feeder Systems and Automated Pool Chemical Controllers at Washington Park and Ganesha Park pools; and 2) Approve the payment to Aqua Source, Inc. in the amount of $173,877.82. 24-1656
  35. 15. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City of Pomona Housing Authority (PHA) to accept a grant award and receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), totaling $188,177 It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the Governing Board of the City of Pomona Housing Authority take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-136 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A u.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (hud) PROGRAM GRANT AWARD, TO RECEIVE FUNDING TOTALING $188,177 AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES, and APPROPRIATING funds in the same amount 2) Approve an extension to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as required for the administration of the Foster to Independence (FYI) Program, subject to City Attorney review and approval; 3) Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority or his designee to execute the contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of the grant award, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. 24-1665
  36. 16. Amendment to the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriations for the Homeless Programs Budget It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-138 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $258,991 24-1668
  37. 17. Approval of Lot Merger LM5-2024 for the Property Located at 1580 N. Park Avenue, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8359-023-007, Related to the Remodeling of an Existing Residential Property (Council District 1) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-139 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER LM5-2024 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1580 N. PARK AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8359-023-007; and 2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM5-2024 on behalf of the City of Pomona. 24-1672
  38. 18. Amend Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget by Appropriating $16,597 of San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center Grant Funds to Inclusive Pomona Project It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-144 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $16,597 OF SAN GABRIEL/POMONA REGIONAL CENTER GRANT FUNDS TO INCLUSIVE POMONA PROJECT 24-1697
  39. 39 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  40. 19. 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. 24-1086
  41. 41 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  42. 20. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Pomona City Code to add Section 58-296 “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement - Administrative Fines” Relating to Truck Route Violations It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Conduct public hearing and receive public testimony; 2) Introduce, waive further and give first reading to the following: ORDINANCE NO. 4346 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58 (“TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES”), ARTICLE V (“VEHICLE SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD”), DIVISION 2 (“TRUCK ROUTES”) OF THE POMONA CITY CODE TO ADD SECTION 58-296 (“COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT - ADMINISTRATIVE FINES”) 3) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-122 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, FUND A PREVIOUSLY UNFUNDED OFFICER POSITION; ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINE FOR VIOLATIONS RELATING TO TRUCK ROUTES; AMEND THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO INCREASE COMMERCIAL PARKING VIOLATION FEE AND AMEND THE FY 2024-25 OPERATION BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $380,000 24-1588
  43. 21. Public Hearing to Remove Crosswalk at the Intersection of Reservoir Street and Second Street It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Open the public hearing regarding the removal of the crosswalk at the intersection of Reservoir Street and Second Street, after receiving comments and testimony, close the public hearing; and 2) Authorize the removal of the crosswalk at the intersection of Reservoir Street and Second Street. 24-1642
  44. 22. Public Hearing for an appeal of Planning Commission’s approval of a Development Plan Review (DPR-021499-2023) and Tentative Tract Map (TRACTMAP-021501-2023) to develop a 1.9 acre site with 45 residential units, consisting of eight structures, each three stories in height, as well as associated on-site and off-site improvements. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the appeal received for the project; and, 2) After receiving public comment and testimony, close the Public Hearing and adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-134 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (DPR-021499-2023) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 45 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AS WELL AS ASSOCIATED ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1707 N. TOWNE AVENUE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 8339-001-008) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-135 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 84154 (TRACTMAP-021501-2023) FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF 45 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AS WELL AS ASSOCIATED ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1707 N. TOWNE AVENUE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 8339-001-008) 24-1650
  45. 23. Public Hearing Regarding the Reversion to Acreage of Property Located at 252 W. Franklin Avenue, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8344-021-033, Associated with Recorded Tract Map TM No. 63194, and Adoption of a Resolution Ordering the Reversion to Acreage by Approving Parcel Map PM No. 83127 - Reversion to Acreage (Council District 2) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Conduct the public hearing regarding the reversion to acreage proceedings for the property located at 252 W. Franklin Avenue, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65090 and 65091, Subdivision Map Act Section 66499.15, and Pomona Zoning and Development Code Section 1120, to consider evidence presented pursuant to Subdivision Map Act Section 66499.16; 2) Upon receiving public comment and testimony, conclude the public hearing and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-140 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE REVERSION TO ACREAGE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 252 W. FRANKLIN AVENUE, POMONA, CA, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8344-021-033, ASSOCIATED WITH RECORDED TRACT MAP TM NO. 63194, AND APPROVING PARCEL MAP PM NO. 83127 - REVERSION TO ACREAGE 3) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Parcel Map PM 83127 - Reversion to Acreage on behalf of the City of Pomona. 24-1673
  46. 46 ADJOURNMENT
  47. 47 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA