City Council / Housing Authority
Council Chambers
Agenda — 42 items
- 1 PLEASE NOTE
- 2 ACCESSIBILITY
- 3 5:30 P.M.
- 4 CLOSED SESSION
- 5 CALL TO ORDER
- 6 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 7 CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
- 8 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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)) One (1) case related to Civil Enforcement of Private Property.
- 9 7:00 P.M.
- 10 CALL TO ORDER
- 11 CLOSED SESSION REPORT
- 12 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 13 ROLL CALL
- 14 PRESENTATIONS
- 15 A Proclamation Recognizing March 2024 as “National Nutrition Month” in the City of Pomona
- 16 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
- 17 CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
- 18 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
- 19 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 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 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- 2. Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance amending Division 4 to Chapter 30, Article VIII (Rental Units), of the City of Pomona Municipal Code pertaining to Short-Term Rental Regulations It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 4342 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE VIII (RENTAL UNITS) OF THE CITY OF POMONA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REGULATING SHORT-TERM RENTALS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
- 3. Approving Funding of $75,000 to the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC) in Accordance with the Defined Disbursement Schedule It is recommended that the City Council approve funding for the Pomona Economic Opportunity (the “PEOC”) for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $75,000 to be disbursed in four equal payments of $18,750 at the end of each quarter after receipt of the respective Quarterly Reports.
- 4. Approve the Purchase of two 2024 Ford Super Duty F-350 Trucks from National Auto Fleet Group It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of two 2024 Ford Super Duty F-350 Trucks for the Water Resources Department (WRD) in the amount of $219,208 from National Auto Fleet Group utilizing Sourcewell contract 091521-NSF.
- 5. Approval of Parcel Map PM 83364 for the Property Located at 1555-1561 Via Estrella, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8360-015-035, Related to a 2-Lot, Residential Subdivision within Mountain Meadows Specific Plan Area (Council District 6) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP PM 83364 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1555-1561 Via Estrella, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8360-015-035 2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Parcel Map PM 83364 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
- 6. Approval of Lot Merger LM2-2023 for the Property Locate at 304-330 W. Orange Grove Avenue and 1269 N. Park Avenue, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Numbers 8340-001-015, -021 & -024, Related to the Tenant Improvement of a Commercial Property (Council District 1) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER LM2-2023 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 304-330 W. ORANGE GROVE AVENUE AND 1269 N. PARK AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 8340-001-015, -021 & -024 2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM2-2023 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
- 7. Approval of Lot Merger LM9-2023 for the Property Located at 1518 Arroyo Avenue, Pomona, CA Assessor Parcel Numbers 8355-021-035 & -036, Related to the Future Development of a Residential Property (Council District 1) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER LM9-2023 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1518 ARROYO AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 8355-021-035 & -036 2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Lot Merger LM9-2023 on behalf of the City of Pomona.
- 8. Approval to Initiate the Reversion to Acreage Process and Direct the Setting of a 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 (Council District 2) It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO INITIATE THE REVERSION TO ACREAGE PROCESS AND DIRECT THE SETTING OF A 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
- 9. Adoption of Resolutions Amending the Authorized Staffing Levels and Citywide Salary Schedule within Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget Related to Classification Changes in Various City Departments It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX B OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE POMONA MID-MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION TO ADD THE IMMIGRATION RESEARCH COORDINATOR AND PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST CLASSIFICATIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP A & B EMPLOYEES TO ADD THE DEPUTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR CLASSIFICATION AND ADJUST THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER CLASSIFICATION RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTIONS 570.5 AND 571 TO REFLECT CLASSIFICATION CHANGES WITHIN VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 2024-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET RELATED TO POSITIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATION, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY, NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENTS
- 10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant Award from the State of California International Affairs and Trade Unit (IATU) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $557,740 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE UNIT (IATU) AND AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $267,402 WITH THE REMAINING $290,338 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the memorandum of understanding, contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of the grant awards, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
- 11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the United Way Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) Daytime Services Center Grant Award to Fund Physical and Operational Site Upgrades at the Pomona Family Resource Center It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-26 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $150,000 FROM THE UNITED WAY GREATER LOS ANGELES (UWGLA) DAYTIME SERVICES CENTER GRANT AWARD, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS in the same amount 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the memorandum of understanding, contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of the grant awards, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
- 12. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Unappropriating American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding and Appropriating Measure A Funding to Fund Five Park Playground Projects It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $434,000 OF CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING FROM “NEW PLAYGROUND AT WASHINGTON PARK BASEBALL FIELDS,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71094, “COUNTRY CROSSING PARK PLAYGROUND RESURFACING AND PLAY EQUIPMENT,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71089, AND “DISTRICT 4 - JAYCEE PARK PLAYGROUND UPGRADE,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71090; FUNDING A PREVIOUSLY UNFUNDED PROJECT, “MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71099, AND CREATING A NEW PROJECT, “DISTRICT 6 - TED GREENE PARK PLAYGROUND UPGRADE,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71098; AND UNAPPROPRIATING $1,823,000 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION FUNDING FROM “MEASURE A PARK IMPROVEMENTS - CITYWIDE,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71080, AND APPROPRIATING $1,823,000 OF THIS FUNDING TO THE FIVE PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECTS
- 13. Award a Contract to Oppenheimer National for the Installation of Drinking Fountains It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve the project, as described below, as being categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301; 2) Award a construction contract to Oppenheimer National for “Hydration Stations Upgrades,” Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-71073 to include Base Bid and Additive Alternate for the installation of drinking fountains in the amount of $198,248; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract and all related documents with Oppenheimer National on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
- 14. Approval to Authorize Amendment of Agreement with God’s Pantry; and Execution of an Agreement with the Institute of Ecological Civilization Relating to the Implementation of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant (CalVIP) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Amend the approved two-and-a-half year agreement with God’s Pantry in the amount not to exceed $860,000 to hire a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Violence Intervention Manager to provide supervision for Neighborhood Change Agents (NCA’s); and oversee the implementation of the Peacemaker Fellowship program. 2) Approve a sole source extension for CalVIP grant coordinating and reporting services to the Institute of Ecological Civilization (EcoCiv) not to exceed $87,750. 3) 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.
- 15. Award a Sole Source Agreement to Ken Grody Ford for Vehicle Purchases in the Amount of $120,000 for FY 2023-24 In Support of a Pilot Park Ambassador Program It is recommended that the City Council approve a purchase of three 2024 Ford Maverick trucks from Ken Grody Ford in amount not to exceed $120,000.
- 35 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
- 16. 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.
- 17. Impact Analysis Report on the Possible Effects of the Proposed Initiative Petition to Amend the City Charter to Require 10% of Annual unrestricted General Fund Revenues be Transferred to a new Special Fund restrictive to funding no cost services to Children and Youth, with a minimum 65% of such monies going to non-profit organizations through a competitive grant application and award process overseen by an appointed Citizen Board It is recommended the City Council: 1) Receive and file the Impact Analysis Report on the possible effects of the proposed “Pomona Kids First” initiative petition to amend the Pomona City Charter as described herein; 2) Based upon the Impact Analysis Report, Submit the Measure to the voters at the “next regular municipal election” occurring at least 88 days later. Under Elections Code section 348, a “[R]egular election is an election, the specific time for the holding of which is prescribed by law.” The next being the City’s upcoming General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024.
- 18. Selection of a Development Team for the Downtown Development Opportunity Site and Direction to Prepare an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement It is recommended that the City Council take the following action: Select the Development Team of Village Partners/Arteco Partners/National CORE (Development Team) to move forward in the Downtown Development Opportunity Site Process and direct staff to bring back an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) for Approval with the Selected Development Team.
- 39 PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 19. Public Hearing Amending the Consolidated Plan, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Annual Action Plan and the FY 2023-24 City Operating Budget by Increasing/Decreasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriations for Various Federal- and State-Funded Housing Programs It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the amendments to the FY 2023-24 City Operating Budget; and, 2) After receiving public comment and testimony, close the Public Hearing and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND THE FY 2023-24 CITY OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING/DECREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), CDBG CORONA VIRUS (CDBG-CV), LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION AND HEALTHY HOMES SUPPLEMENT (LHRHH), HEALTHY HOMES PRODUCTION GRANT (HHPG), EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG), LEAD FREE HOMES LA, PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA), CALHOME AND CALHOME RE-USE PROGRAM FUNDS
- 41 ADJOURNMENT
- 42 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA