CITY COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION
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The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order
upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum
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throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or
disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a
violation of these rules.
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The conduct of City Council meetings is governed by the portion of the California Government Code commonly
known as the “Brown Act” and by the Pomona City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure.
The City Council meeting is for conducting the City’s business, and members of the audience must obey the
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rules of decorum set forth by law. This means that each speaker will be permitted to speak for a maximum of
three minutes to address items that are listed on the City Council agenda or topics which are within the
jurisdictional authority of the City. The Mayor may reduce speaking time based on the number of speakers.
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No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be
permitted. Any person (including remote participants) not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized
by the Brown Act may be asked to leave the Council Chambers or be removed from remote meeting participation.
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Signs, banners, and noisemakers are prohibited in the Council Chambers.
We ask that you please respect the business nature of this meeting and the order required for the proceedings
conducted in the Council Chambers.
PUBLIC COMMENT- HOW TO PARTICIPATE
In person:
Members of the public can provide comments at the meeting by filling out a speaker card. Please indicate if you
have a general public comment or if you wish to speak on a specific agenda item and submit your card to the City
Clerk. You will be called up to speak at the appropriate time.
In writing:
Members of the public are welcome to submit public comments in writing to the City Clerk’s office via email
cityclerk@pomonaca.gov. These comments will not be read at the City Council meeting but will be made a part of
the public record and included with the meeting minutes
Remotely (NEW):
Members of the public can participate remotely via Zoom. Remote participants must raise their hand when directed
by the City Clerk during the applicable comment period. The City Clerk will call speakers by the Zoom
Name/Identifier entered when joining the meeting and will prompt you to unmute and turn on your camera when it is
your turn to speak. If you go over your time limit your microphone will go mute.
In person public comment will be heard prior to remote public comment.
ACCESSIBILITY
The City of Pomona wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda
will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Any person with a disability who requires a modification or
accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's Administration Office at
(909) 620-2051 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Additionally, Listening Assistive Devices are
available for the hearing impaired; please see the City Clerk.
Agenda-related writings or documents provided to the City Council are available for public inspection in the Office
agenda item may call the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 620-2341.
SPANISH INTERPRETATION / INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
If you require Spanish interpretation, a bilingual interpretation software system is available at City Council meetings
