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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council and Housing Authority Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/21/2026 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers and Online
Closed Session 5:30 p.m.
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26-1700 1  Closed SessionA) 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   Not available
26-1695 11. Consent CalendarApproval 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   Not available
26-1571 12. Consent CalendarAmending 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 remaind   Not available
26-1623 13. Consent CalendarAdopt 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).   Not available
26-1649 14. Consent CalendarAdopt 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   Not available
26-1655 15. Consent CalendarApproval 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.   Not available
26-1656 16. Consent CalendarConflict 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.   Not available
26-1657 17. Consent CalendarAppropriate 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   Not available
26-1662 18. Consent CalendarAdoption 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   Not available
26-1664 19. Consent CalendarAdoption 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   Not available
26-1665 110. Consent CalendarAdoption 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   Not available
26-1682 111. Consent CalendarReceive 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).   Not available
26-1678 112. Discussion 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   Not available
26-1680 113. Public HearingPublic 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   Not available