CITY OF POMONA, CA
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Meeting Name: City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/24/2025 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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25-1157 1  Closed SessionA) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) City Attorney City Clerk City Manager   Not available
25-1002 13. Consent CalendarApprove a Five-Year Sole Source Agreement with NJBSoft, LLC for the SAMS Water Software It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve a five-year sole source professional services agreement with NJBSoft, LLC (NJBSoft) for the SAMS Water (SAMS) software in the total amount of $266,902; and, 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a five-year agreement with NJBSoft on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.   Not available
25-1034 14. Consent CalendarAmend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets by Appropriating $5,950 from General Fund Salary Savings to “Skate Park at Kennedy Park,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71102 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY UNAPPROPRIATING $5,950 OF GENERAL FUND PARKS AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SALARY SAVINGS AND AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING THIS $5,950 FROM SALARY SAVINGS TO “SKATE PARK AT KENNEDY PARK,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71102   Not available
25-1055 15.Resolution authorizing acceptance of two continuum of care grant awardsConsent CalendarAdopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Two Continuum of Care Grant Awards from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Amend the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget, and Award a Professional Services Agreement to Volunteers of America of Los Angeles (VOALA) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF TWO CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) TOTALING $3,364,026, AMEND THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $822,481 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements, amendments and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.   Not available
25-1057 16. Consent CalendarAdopt a Resolution Authorizing the City of Pomona Housing Authority (PHA) to Accept a Grant Award and Receive Funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Totaling $500,872 to Assist Homeless Veterans It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the Governing Board of the City of Pomona Housing adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PROGRAM GRANT AWARD, TO RECEIVE FUNDING TOTALING $500,872, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE amount of $162,957   Not available
25-1064 17. Consent CalendarAdopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Measure H Homeless Initiative Funds to Administer the Homeless Incentive Program (HIP) and Amendment of the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $90,627 IN MEASURE H HOMELESS INITIATIVE FUNDS TO LOCALLY ADMINISTER THE HOMELESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM (HIP) AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $3,633 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements, amendments and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.   Not available
25-1074 28. Consent CalendarAdoption 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 2025-24 - 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   Not available
25-1084 19.ACCEPT A MONETARY DONATION FROM FRIENDS OF POMONA POLICE K9 FOUNDATIONConsent CalendarAccept a Donation from Friends of Pomona Police K9 Foundation for a Police Canine (K9) in an In-Kind Amount of $11,319.75 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF ONE (1) POLICE CANINE (K9) IN AN IN-KIND AMOUNT OF $11,319.75 FROM FRIENDS OF POMONA POLICE K-9 FOUNDATION   Not available
25-1085 110. Consent CalendarResolution to Amend the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for “Garey Avenue Rehabilitation - Aliso Street to Monterey Avenue,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-68573 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES FOR CALIFORNIA STRATEGIC GROWTH COUNCIL TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE COMMUNITIES (TCC) GRANT FUNDING BY $1,500,000 AND APPROPRIATING THIS $1,500,000 OF TCC FUNDING TO “GAREY AVENUE REHABILITATION - ALISO STREET TO MONTEREY AVENUE,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-68573   Not available
25-1086 111.AMEND THE RATIFICATION TO AIR-EX AIR CONDITIONING,INC. FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE POLICE BUILDING HVAC SYSTEMConsent CalendarRatification to Air-Ex Air Conditioning, Inc. for the Emergency Repair of the Police Department HVAC System It is recommended that the City Council approve the ratification of an authorized emergency repair and purchase per Pomona City Code Section 2-998.   Not available
25-1087 112.Acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance GrantConsent CalendarAcceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2024 It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-27- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,719.00, AND AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SAME AMOUNT   Not available
25-1088 113. Consent CalendarAward Bid to FAMCOM Pipe and Supply; and, Approve Payment to Western Water Works for Fire Hydrants and Materials It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Award a bid to FAMCOM Pipe and Supply (FAMCOM), for the purchase of fire hydrant guard surge proectors, at the per-unit price bid, in the total amount of $202,199; 2) Approve payment to Western Water Works for the purchase of fire hydrants, invoice number 1155263-00 in the amount of $54,354; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designees, to approve purchase agreements, and any extensions thereto, on behalf of the City.   Not available
25-1089 114. Consent CalendarAward of Contract to Lee & Ro, Inc., for Professional Engineering Consulting Services for the “Electrical Improvements and Upgrades Phase I” Project It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve entering into an agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc., for professional civil engineering consulting services for the “Electrical Improvements and Upgrades Phase I,” Project No. 528-2590-XXXXX-95083 in the amount of $297,136; and, 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc., on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.   Not available
25-1090 115. Consent CalendarApprove a Sole Source Award of Contract to Conserv Construction, Inc. for Residential Landscaping Evaluations It is recommended that the City Council take the following action: 1) Approve a sole source award of contract for a three-year agreement, with two one-year renewal options, with Conserv Construction, Inc. (Conserv) to provide consulting services in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 for residential landscape evaluations; and, 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three-year agreement with Conserv on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.   Not available
25-1091 116. Consent CalendarApproval of Lot Merger LM7-2024 for the Property Located at 911-921 E. Sixth Street, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8335-018-023, Related to the Remodeling of an Existing Residential Property (Council District 3) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER LM7-2024 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 911-921 E. SIXTH STREET, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8335-018-023 2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM7-2024 on behalf of the City of Pomona.   Not available
25-1094 117. Consent CalendarApproval of Lot Merger LM9-2024 for the Property Located at 618-642 W. Fernleaf Avenue, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8343-006-007, Related to the Four Unit Townhome (Council District 2) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT MERGER LM9-2024 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 618-642 W. FERNLEAF AVENUE, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8343-006-007 2) Authorize the City Engineer to sign Lot Merger LM9-2024 on behalf of the City of Pomona.   Not available
25-1095 118. Consent CalendarAdopt a Resolution to Receive, Appropriate, and Allocate Metropolitan Water District Grant Funds for the Member Agency Administered Incentive Programs and the Community Partnering Program It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 WATER FUND BUDGET INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF $63,000: $60,000 FOR THE MEMBER AGENCY ADMINISTERED INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE EVALUATION PROGRAM AND RESIDENTIAL WATER CONSERVATION KITS; $3,000 FOR THE COMMUNITY PARTNERING PROGRAM   Not available
25-1100 119. Consent CalendarApprove an Engagement Letter Agreement with RKA Consulting Group for “Street Improvements and Walking Trail/Steps Rehabilitation,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71078 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve an Engagement Letter Agreement with RKA Consulting Group for professional civil engineering and construction management, inspection and sampling services, in the amount of $317,490 for “Street Improvements and Walking Trail/Steps Rehabilitation,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71078; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents on behalf of the City and subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.   Not available
25-1102 123. Consent CalendarAdoption of Resolutions Amending the Authorized Staffing Levels and the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget to Service Illegal Dumping and Appropriating Funds for Street Sweeping Signs It is recommended that the City Council receive an update on the Illegal Dumping Abatement Program, the Street Sweeping Program, and Downtown Trash Enclosures and adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVELS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET RELATED TO POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND BY APPROPRIATING $138,970 FROM REFUSE OPERATIONS RESERVES (FUND 582) AND TRANSFERRING THIS TO THE REFUSE ADMINISTRATION FUND (145-2514-51012-00000) FOR TWO TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AND DUMPING FEES, AND APPROPRIATING $265,000 (WHICH WILL BE TRANSFERRED FROM AN EXISTING APPROPRIATION IN THE REFUSE OPERATIONS FUND - FUND 582) TO THE REFUSE ADMINISTRATION FUND (145-2514-52285-00000) TO BETTER ALIGN ILLEGAL DUMPING ABATEMENT PROGRAM COSTS; and RESOLUTION NO. 2025-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE   Not available
25-1105 120. Consent CalendarAward a Sole Source Agreement to Master’s Transportation for the Purchase of Two 20-Passenger Clean-Energy ADA Accessible Buses for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in Support of Let’s Move Pomona Project It is recommended that the City Council approve a sole-source purchase of two 20-passenger clean energy buses with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility from Master’s Transportation in the amount of $380,597.40.   Not available
25-1011 11. Consent CalendarApproval 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: January 27, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes   Not available
25-1113 121. Consent CalendarAdopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office Homeless Initiative (CEO-HI) Interim Housing Services Grant Award Totaling $180,675 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING STAFF TO accept LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE HOMELESS INITIATIVE (CEO-HI) INTERIM HOUSING SERVICES GRANT AWARD TOTALING $180,675 IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOMELESS HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTION PROGRAM ROUND 3 (HHAP 3) FUNDING, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE SAME AMOUNT 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements and additional documents requested for the acceptance of the award, allocation of the funding and operation of the CCOGIHS Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.   Not available
25-1114 12. Consent CalendarEstablishing the Order of Appointment of the Vice-Mayor and Selecting and Designating District 5 Councilmember, Steve Lustro, as Vice-Mayor It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ORDER OF APPOINTMENT OF VICE-MAYOR AND SELECTING AND DESIGNATING DISTRICT 5 COUNCILMEMBER, STEVE LUSTRO, AS VICE-MAYOR   Not available
25-1103 124. Discussion Citywide Park Restroom Update and City Council Direction Regarding Ted Greene Park Priorities It is recommended City Council receive and file an update on City park restroom conditions, with rehabilitation needs of $3,125,000, and consider the following options for Ted Greene Park Restrooms: 1) Direct staff to actively seek grant funding from outside sources for full restroom/concession stand replacement using shovel-ready plans and highlighting community support for improvements; or 2) Direct Staff to perform renovations including ADA compliance (not including the surrounding concrete pavement) and replace the roof at a cost of approximately $160,000. This would change each stall to a single occupancy restroom with a locking exterior door, update fixtures, and repaint, as well as replace the failing roof.   Not available
25-1110 122. Discussion 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.   Not available
25-1112 125. Discussion Program Options for Rent Stabilization It is recommended that the City Council discuss program options related to Rent Stabilization in the City of Pomona and provide direction to staff.   Not available