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Agenda — 41 items
- 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION
- 2 ACCESSIBILITY
- 3 5:00 P.M. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
- 4 CLOSED SESSION
- 5 CALL TO ORDER
- 6 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 7 CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
- 8 A) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APN: 8341011901 Negotiating Parties: State of California City’s Negotiator: Anita Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs Under Negotiation: Price and terms
- 9 5:30 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING
- 10 CALL TO ORDER
- 11 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 12 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
- 13 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
- 1. Amend Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Operating Budget by Appropriating Funding From General Fund Reserves For the Continued Operation of the Rent Stabilization Program It is recommended that the City Council consider the options presented in this report regarding the continuation of the Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Program and take the following action, as applicable: 1) Adopt the following resolution, if continuation of the Rent Stabilization Program is approved: Option 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-124 - AMEND FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $273,801 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM; OR Option 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-124 - AMEND FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $355,401 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all agreements, amendments, and other documentation necessary for the continued operation and administration of the Rent Stabilization Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
- 15 ADJOURNMENT (IF NECESSARY)
- 16 7:00 P.M.
- 17 CALL TO ORDER
- 18 CLOSED SESSION REPORT
- 19 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 20 PRESENTATIONS
- 21 *A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing October 18 - 24, 2026 as “United Against Hate Week” in the City of Pomona
- 22 *A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing October as Manufacturing Month in Pomona with a presentation by the Office of Economic and Business Affairs
- 23 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
- 24 CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
- 25 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
- 26 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 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: July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
- 2. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding and License Agreement between City of Pomona and GRID Alternatives at Renacimiento Community Center It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding and License Agreement between the City of Pomona and GRID Alternatives, and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
- 3. Recommend Approval of a Change Order with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. for the “Bike Path - San Jose Creek,” FD428 CIP Project Fund | CC2590 CIP | Project No. 58072 in the Amount of $30,000 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approval of a Change Order with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. for the “Bike Path - San Jose Creek,” FD428 CIP Project Fund | CC2590 CIP | Project No. 58072 in the amount of $30,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Change Order and any related documents necessary to complete the additional work.
- 4. Acceptance of an Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant in the Amount of $98,843 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Accept the Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant in the amount of $98,843. 2) Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1): RESOLUTION NO. 2026-118 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,843. 3) Authorize the City Manager, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
- 5. Acceptance of a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-119 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,067 2) Accept a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) in an amount of $15,067
- 6. Acceptance of the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Accept the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $22,000. 2) Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1): RESOLUTION NO. 2026-125 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27 SPECIAL OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,000. 3) Authorize the City Manager, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
- 7. Acceptance of Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Accept the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $37,500. 2) Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1): RESOLUTION NO. 2026-126 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27 SPECIAL OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,500. 3) Authorize the City Manager, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
- 8. Acceptance of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Accept the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $370,000. 2) Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1): RESOLUTION NO. 2026-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2026-27 SPECIAL OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $370,000. 3) Authorize the City Manager, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
- 9. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Updating Standard Bylaws for all Boards, Commissions and Committees It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 4372 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING SECTION 2-527 (STANDARD BYLAWS FOR ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES) OF DIVISION I (GENERALLY) OF ARTICLE V (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE POMONA CITY CODE RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ALL CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
- 36 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
- 10. Discussion and Direction on Proposed Tobacco Retail License Regulations It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Receive a staff presentation on proposed tobacco retail license regulations; and 2) Provide feedback and direction for a tobacco retail license ordinance.
- 11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City’s Participation in the San Gabriel Valley SGV Forward Jump Start Transit Improvement Project for Implementation of Peak-Hour Bus and Bicycle Lanes Along Holt Avenue between Fairplex Drive and Main Street It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the Following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-123 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SGV FORWARD JUMP START TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ALONG HOLT AVENUE BETWEEN FAIRPLEX DRIVE AND MAIN STREET; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute any necessary agreements, MOUs, MOAs, funding documents, implementation agreements, and related documents necessary to advance and complete the project, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
- 12. Salary and Benefits for Appointment of Karla Shipman as City Clerk It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-127 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AFFIRM SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR KARLA SHIPMAN AS CITY CLERK
- 40 ADJOURNMENT
- 41 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
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