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September 21, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final ·Closed Session 5:30 p.m.

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Agenda — 34 items

  1. 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION
  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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 1) Property: 1041 S. White Ave Negotiating Parties: Pomona Mission Villas City’s Negotiator: Anita D. Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs Under Negotiation: Price and terms 2) Property: 1945 W. Mission (APN number 8707-019-903), Vacant City-Owned Freeway-Adjacent Lot at Buffington Street (APN Number 8705-001-916) Negotiating Parties: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) City’s Negotiator: Anita D. Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs Under Negotiation: Price and terms B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Title: Acting, Interim and/or Permanent City Clerk C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Unrepresented Employee: Acting, Interim and/or Permanent City Clerk 26-1700
  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 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  15. 15 CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
  16. 16 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
  17. 17 CONSENT CALENDAR
  18. 1. Approval of City Council/Housing Authority Meeting Minutes It is recommended that the City Council approve the following City Council/Housing Authority Meeting Minutes: June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes July 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes 26-1695
  19. 2. Amending Fiscal Year 2026-27 Revenue Estimates to the Watershed Fund and Award of a Professional Services Agreement to Stantec Consulting Services Inc.; and Approve Tenth Amendment with the Cities of Claremont, La Verne, Pomona and San Dimas It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 WATERSHED FUND BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $211,008 OF WHICH $205,371 TO WATERSHED FUND FD592 | WATERSHED DEPARTMENT, CC8131 | PROJECT PROGRAM REVENUE AND $5,637 TO WATERSHED FUND FD592 | WATERSHED DEPARTMENT, CC8131 | ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM FEE 2) Approve awarding a three-year professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (Stantec), for implementation of the coordinated integrated monitoring program (CIMP) and watershed management program (WMP) in the amount of $2,482,494 of which $527,419 will be funded by Project No. 81063 and encumbered by a separate PO than the remainder of the contract. (Attachment No.2). 3) Approve the 10th cooperative agreement amendment for cost sharing with the East San Gabriel Valley Watershed Management Group (Management Group), which includes the cities of Claremont, La Verne, Pomona and San Dimas (Attachment No.3) 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Stantec on behalf of the City and execute the 10th cooperative agreement amendment and any subsequent documents or amendments to the agreements. 26-1571
  20. 3. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Completion for Worktag: Project 71048 - Financial Software Project It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-100 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $47,250 OF WATER FUND RESERVES (FD571, WATER OPERATIONS | CC1410, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY), $20,250 OF SEWER FUND RESERVES (FD581, SEWER OPERATIONS | CC1410, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY), AND $202,500 OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND RESERVES (FD428, CIP PROJECT FUND | CC2590 CIP | SC263 TRANSFER TO CIP | PG107 CIP PROJ FUND RESERVES) TO “FINANCIAL SOFTWARE PROJECT” (FD428, CIP PROJECT FUND | CC1410, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY | RC114 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS | WORKTAG: PROJECT 71048). 26-1623
  21. 4. Adopt a Resolution to Establish a Residency Policy for Elected Officials and Candidates for Elected Office It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-95- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENCY POLICY FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE 26-1649
  22. 5. 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 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) Attorneys at Law to a range of $295 - $485 for Partners, Senior Counsel, and Associates; and 2) Approve the hourly rate increase for Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont LLP (CRD) Attorneys at Law to a range of $300 for Partners and Associates; and 3) Approve the hourly rate increase for Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd & Romo to $450 per hour for Partners; and 4) Approve the addition of Collins & Collins as a dangerous condition of public property and police liability defense counsel at an hourly range of $180-$375 for Partners, Associates, Paralegals/Law Clerks; and 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute retainer agreements with the requested firms. 26-1655
  23. 6. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice Required by the Political Reform Act It is recommended that the City Council approve and file the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice. 26-1656
  24. 7. Appropriate Funding to “Street Rehabilitation - Districts 2 and 3,” Phase I, Federal Project No. STPL-5070(044), FD215 Misc Grant Fund | CC2590 CIP | RC177 Grant - Federal | Project No. 67935 | Grant ID GR67935 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-108 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF $226,000 OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - LOCAL (STP-L) GRANT FUNDING TO “STREET REHABILITATION - DISTRICTS 2 AND 3,” PHASE I, FEDERAL PROJECT NUMBER STPL-5070(044), FD215 MISC GRANT FUND | CC2590 CIP | RC177 GRANT - FEDERAL | PROJECT NO. 67935 | GRANT ID GR67935 26-1657
  25. 8. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Closure of City Hall during the 2026 Holiday Season and Rescheduling 2027 City Council Meeting Dates Due to Holiday Conflicts It is recommended that the City Council Adopt proposed Resolution No. 2026-110 (Attachment) to approve the following actions: 1) Authorizing the closure of City Hall from Wednesday, December 23, 2026 through Thursday, December 31, 2026, to account for observance of the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Holidays and to avoid potential staff shortages during the holidays; and, 2) Amending the ongoing calendar for regularly scheduled City Council Meetings and 2027 City Council Meetings by cancelling and rescheduling meetings, as noted below, due to holiday conflicts: A. Cancelling the January 18, 2027, regular City Council Meeting and rescheduling to Monday, January 25, 2027, to be conducted as a regular meeting of the City Council B. Cancelling the February 1, 2027, regular City Council Meeting and rescheduling to Monday, February 8, 2027, to be conducted as a regular meeting of the City Council C. Cancelling the regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 2027, and rescheduling to Monday, February 22, 2027, to be conducted as a regular meeting of the City Council D. Cancelling the regular City Council Meeting of July 5, 2027 E. Cancelling the September 6, 2027, regular City Council Meeting and rescheduling to Monday, September 13, 2027, to be conducted as a regular meeting of the City Council 26-1662
  26. 9. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Submittal of Grant Applications to the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-109 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM 26-1664
  27. 10. Adoption of a Resolution Receiving a Donation of $4,000 from Walmart and Amending the FY 2026-27 Operating Budget by Increasing Revenue Estimates and Appropriations It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-102 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 OF DONATED FUNDING FROM WALMART FOR THE HEROES OF POMONA SPEECH CONTEST; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any subsequent amendments, subject to review by the City Attorney 26-1665
  28. 11. Receive and File a Report on Sidewalk Vending Reporting Requirements in Accordance with Pomona City Code Article X (Sidewalk Vending), Section 30-683 (Reporting) It is recommended that the City Council take the following action: 1) Receive and file a report on Sidewalk Vending Reporting Requirements in accordance with Pomona City Code Article X (Sidewalk Vending), Section 30-683 (Reporting). 26-1682
  29. 29 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  30. 12. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule to Reflect a Five (5%) Percent Salary Increase for Full and Part-Time Classifications It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-111 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 TO IMPLEMENT A FIVE PERCENT (5%) SALARY INCREASE TO FULL AND PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further, and give first reading to the following ordinance adjusting the salary for City Council: ORDINANCE NO. 4373 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A CONSUMER PRICE INDEX COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT AND ONE-TIME EXPENSE PAYMENT FOR MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS 26-1678
  31. 31 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  32. 13. Public Hearing to consider Caltrans Right of Way Partial Acquisition at Veterans Park and Temporary Acquisition at Vacant Freeway-Adjacent City-Owned Land It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Open a Public Hearing to consider public testimony; 2) Close the Public Hearing and approve the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-113, A Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, california, TO APPROVE CALTRANS RIGHT OF WAY PARTIAL ACQUISITION AT VETERANS PARK (APN 8707-019-903) AND TEMPORARY ACQUISITION AT VACANT FREEWAY-ADJACENT CITY-OWNED LAND (APN 8705-001-916); DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT A PORTION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (903 SQUARE FEET, APN 8707-019-903) IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND; DECLARING PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 5404 THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION COMPLIES WITH THE PUBLIC PARK PRESERVATION ACT; AND FINDING THAT SAID ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-114, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING $709,800 OF CALTRANS RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION SALE PROCEEDS TO “VETERANS PARK REHABILITATION” FD428 CIP PROJECT FUND | CC2590 CIP | RC243 PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF AN ASSET | CIP PROJECT PRJ-00017 (AS DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT A) 26-1680
  33. 33 ADJOURNMENT
  34. 34 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA

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