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March 18, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final ·Closed Session begins at 5:30 p.m.

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Agenda — 44 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) and (d)(1)) Chad Jensen and Michael Neaderbaomer vs. City of Pomona; Michael Olivieri; Dennis Cooper and Does 1 through 50 Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 20STCV17625 Edil Vazquez vs. City of Pomona Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 20STCV15371 Edil Vazquez’s vs. City of Pomona; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23PSCV00404 B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)) In re Shell USA Inc. and Dow Chemical Co. for contamination of Well 34 with 1,2,3-trichloro propane 24-1238
  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 March 19, 2024 as “Ignacio Lopez Day” in the City of Pomona 24-1212
  16. 16 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  17. 17 CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
  18. 18 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
  19. 19 CONSENT CALENDAR
  20. 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: February 26, 2024 Meeting Minutes 24-1226
  21. 2. Acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,073 AND AMENDING THE FY2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SAME AMOUNT 2) Authorize the use of Sourcewell Cooperative contract #011221-URM to U.S. Armor Corporation for the purchase of bulletproof vest body armor in the amount of $2,146. 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City.
  22. 3. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment for Business License Taxes, Cannabis Business Taxes, Utility Users’ Maximum Annual Taxes, and Income Levels for Qualifying for Residential Utility Users’ Tax Exemption Eligibility It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION 2024-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) ADJUSTMENT FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES, CANNABIS BUSINESS TAXES, UTILITY USERS’ MAXIMUM ANNUAL TAXES, AND INCOME LEVELS FOR RESIDENTIAL UTILITY USERS’ TAX EXEMPTION ELIGIBILITY 24-1070
  23. 4. Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Consulting Services for the Safe Clean Water Program to Craftwater Engineering It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve a three-year Professional Services Agreement (PSA), with the option for two additional one-year terms for Engineering Consulting Services for Safe Clean Water (SCW) as well as respective Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects falling under the SCW’s goals to Craftwater Engineering (Craftwater); 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. 24-1112
  24. 5. Award of Contracts to Geocko, Inc. DBA FORWARD for Project Administrator and Disbursement Card Administrator of the “Pomona’s Flourishing Families” (PFF) Pilot Project It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Award a contract to FORWARD to serve as the Project Administrator for the “Pomona’s Flourishing Families” (PFF) Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed $950,000 for a contract term of two years, with a one-year extension option; 2) Award of a contract to FORWARD to serve as Disbursement Card Administrator for the “Pomona’s Flourishing Families” (PFF) Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed $250,000 for a contract term of two years, with a one-year extension option; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute the contract and any amendments on behalf of the city, subject to review by the City Attorney. 24-1138
  25. 6. Amend Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget by Appropriating $79,790 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. 2024-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $79,790 OF SAN GABRIEL/POMONA REGIONAL CENTER GRANT FUNDS TO INCLUSIVE POMONA PROJECT 24-1165
  26. 7. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Amended Grant Funds for the Operation of the Bridge Housing Program at Hope for Home Homeless Services Center and Amendment of the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL $91,000 IN CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) HOUSING HOMELESS, 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 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $91,851 AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $88,517 2) Amend the agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) as the H4H Site Operator by increasing the award by $86,126 to operate the Bridge Housing Program; and 3) 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. 24-1166
  27. 8. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget By Creating a New Project, “Meadow View Demonstration Garden” It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW PROJECT, “MEADOW VIEW DEMONSTRATION GARDEN,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71200, AND APPROPRIATING $300,000 OF DISTRICT 5 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) AND $100,000 OF MAYORAL ARP FUNDING TO THE PROJECT 24-0000
  28. 9. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets by Appropriating Funding for Diving Board Replacements at City Pools It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGETS BY APPROPRIATING $100,000 OF GENERAL FUND HOURLY AND CONTROLLABLE CONTRACT SAVINGS TO “COMMUNITY CENTER AND SWIMMING POOL UPGRADES,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71062 24-1184
  29. 10. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating a New Project, “HVAC Replacement at Community Centers” It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGETS BY CREATING A NEW CIP PROJECT, “HVAC REPLACEMENT AT COMMUNITY CENTERS,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71100 AND APPROPRIATING $90,000 OF GENERAL FUND HOURLY SAVINGS TO THE PROJECT 24-1185
  30. 11. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets by Appropriating Additional Funding to “Memorial Park Building Renovation and Retrofitting” It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGETS BY APPROPRIATING $300,000 OF GENERAL FUND SALARY, HOURLY, AND ACTIVITY PROGRAM SUPPLIES SAVINGS TO “MEMORIAL PARK BUILDING RENOVATION AND RETROFITTING,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71084 24-1186
  31. 12. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets by Appropriating Additional Funding to “Park Improvements - Sport Court Resurfacing and Restriping” It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGETS BY APPROPRIATING $30,000 OF GENERAL FUND HOURLY AND GAS AND ELECTRICITY SAVINGS TO “PARK IMPROVEMENTS - SPORT COURT RESURFACING AND RESTRIPING,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71069 24-1187
  32. 13. Approve Amendment No. 3 to CASC Engineering to Continue Inspections and Plan Reviews It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 (Attachment No. 1) to the Agreement with CASC Engineering in the amount not to exceed $250,000 for each FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 the continuation of the industrial, commercial, construction, and plan reviews; and, 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any agreements necessary to complete the CASC Engineering amendments thereto, on behalf of the City, pending City Attorney review and approval. 24-1201
  33. 14. Request for Review and Approval of Categorical Exemption as Compliance with CEQA for the “Water Treatment - Volatile Organic Compound Treatment Plant,” Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-95087 It is recommended that the City Council approve the “Water Treatment - Volatile Organic Compound Treatment Plant,” Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-95087, as described below, as being categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Categorical Exemption, Section 15303. 24-1202
  34. 15. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2023-24 CIP Budget for “City Lot Remediation,” Project No. 418-2590-XXXXX-71021 and Approve the Appropriation of $157,658 for oversight services provided by the Department of Toxic Substances Control It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $43,799 FROM WATER FUND RESERVES, $43,798 FROM SEWER FUND RESERVES AND $70,061 FROM REFUSE FUND RESERVES (TOTALING $157,658) TO THE “CITY LOT REMEDIATION," PROJECT NO. 418-2590-XXXXX-71021 2) Approve appropriation of $157,658 for oversight services provided by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in FY 2023-24; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager or Designee, to execute the amendment, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. 24-1207
  35. 16. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2023-24 CIP Budget for “Water Resources Building,” Project No. 575-8125-XXXXX-93135 and, Approve a Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $325,000 FROM WATER FUND RESERVES and $325,000 FROM SEWER FUND RESERVES (TOTALING $650,000) TO THE “WATER RESOURCES BUILDING,” PROJECT NO. 575-8125-XXXXX-93135 2) Approve the second amendment to the professional services agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. (Griffin) for the “Water Resources Building” project increasing the contract amount by $140,000 from $550,832 to $690,832; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement amendment with Griffin, contingent upon City Attorney review. 24-1208
  36. 17. Adoption of Resolutions Adding an Initiative Charter Amendment to the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Ballot Requiring at Least Ten Percent of the City’s Annual Unrestricted General Purpose Revenues be Allocated to Children and Youth Programs and Services It is recommended that City Council adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF POMONA AN INITIATIVE CHARTER AMENDMENT REQUIRING AT LEAST TEN PERCENT OF THE CITY’S ANNUAL UNRESTRICTED GENERAL PURPOSE REVENUES TO BE ALLOCATED TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AT THE MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-42 - 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 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF DIRECT AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND SETTING RULES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION 24-1209
  37. 18. Award of Construction Contract to Loengreen, Inc. in the Amount of $259,300 and Approve an Amendment to an Existing Purchase Order for Westgroup Designs, Inc. to Provide Professional Consultant Services in the Amount of $70,000 for “City Hall Complex Remodel and Flooring,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74115 It is recommended that the City Council approve the following actions: 1) Award a construction contract to Loengreen, Inc. for “City Hall Complex Remodel and Flooring,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74115, to include all Base Bid items, plus Additive Alternate Nos. 1 and 2, in the amount of $259,300; 2) Approve an Amendment to the existing purchase order for Professional Architecture Services to Westgroup Designs, Inc. in the amount of $70,000 for basic services, plus Additive Alternate Nos. 1 and 2; 3) 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; 4) Approve an increase in contingency capacity to 75% due to the scope of the work, including furniture, along with the additional alternate work; 5) Approve working days and hours to include nights and weekends; and 6) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the construction contract/agreement and related documents (permits, etc.). 24-1220
  38. 38 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  39. 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. 24-1076
  40. 20. Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review and approval of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City of Pomona, Los Angeles County Police Association, and County of Los Angeles It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Report 2) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget AND AMENDING THE FiSCAL YEAR 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET 3) Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between; Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association ("LACPCA") (Acting as “HOST Coordinator”); City of Pomona ("City") (Acting as the "Fiscal Agent" for Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association); and County of Los Angeles by and through Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office Homeless Initiative ("CEO-HI") and coordinated with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department ("LASD") utilizing resources allocated by the County of Los Angeles ("County") for law enforcement homeless outreach services. 24-1047
  41. 21. Recommendation to the City Council to Re-Name Vehicle Parking District (VPD) Lot 13 to Manuel Castillejos Plaza It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Consider the re-naming of the Vehicle Parking District (VPD) Lot 13 to “Manuel Castillejos Plaza”. 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents on behalf of the City, subject to review by the City Attorney. 24-1206
  42. 22. Approval to Release a Request for Proposals for Bridging Architectural Design Services for Downtown Parking Structure It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached Request for Proposals No. 2024-14. 24-1210
  43. 43 ADJOURNMENT
  44. 44 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA