City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting

Monday, May 4, 2026
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Government Body
City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Type
City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency To The Redevelopment Agency
Location
Pomona, CA
Meeting Date
May 4, 2026

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Monday, May 4, 2026

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CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

CLOSED SESSION

PUBLIC COMMENT

Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any item listed on the closed session agenda will have an opportunity to present testimony to the City Council prior to the City Council convening into closed session. Comments from the public will be limited to three (3) minutes. No member of the public will be allowed to be present once the City Council convenes into closed session.

CLOSED SESSIONItem A

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1))

Sik Keung Lam; and Mei Man Lam Lin v. City of Pomona; et al. San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2303871 Josefina Silva v. City of Pomona; et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24PSCV03987

CLOSED SESSIONItem B

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2))

One Case

CLOSED SESSIONItem C

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))

City Attorney

CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ROLL CALL

PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATIONS

A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing May 2026 as "Building Safety Month" in the City of Pomona A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing May 2026 as "Historic Preservation Month" in the City of Pomona Presentation of the 2026 Preserve Pomona Awards for Historic Preservation Presentation of Certificates to Students of the California Junior Scholarship Federation Chapter 983

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

Reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council and announcements of upcoming events, and also items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council. Also, report updates from Council Ad-Hoc Committees are given at this time. Additionally, this is the time for Mayor and City Council to disclose on the record any contributions per Charter Section 1403. This section states "Prior to casting a vote on any contract, permit, or other matter requiring City Council approval where the applicant seeking approval is a person or business entity controlled by that person that has contributed more than five hundred dollars ($500) within the previous twelve (12) months to a Councilmember's City election campaign committee, the Mayor or Councilmember receiving such contribution(s) shall disclose on the public record the receipt of said contribution(s).

CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS

CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS

Reports from the City Manager.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Public Participation – At this time, the public is invited to address the Council concerning any items not on the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 1

Approval 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: April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

CONSENT CALENDARItem 2

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Relating to Camping and Storing Personal Property on Public Property

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 4369 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 46 ("STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES"), ARTICLE XII ("CAMPING, SLEEPING OR STORAGE OF PROPERTY"), SECTIONS 46-601 - 46-606 OF THE POMONA CITY CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 46-607 - 46-611 RELATING TO CAMPING AND STORING PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY

CONSENT CALENDARItem 3

Resolution to Amend the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Creating a New CIP Project, "Garey Avenue and Freeway Ramps Signal Coordination," and Reappropriating AB2766 Funds in the Amount of $85,000

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW CIP PROJECT, "GAREY AVENUE AND FREEWAY RAMPS SIGNAL COORDINATION", FD428 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | CC2590 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | WORKTAG: PRJ-00003 AND REAPPROPRIATE $85,000 OF SCAQMD SUBVENTION (AB2766) FUNDS FROM "TRAFFIC OPERATIONS - COMMUNICATION UPGRADES II," FD428 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | CC2590 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | WORKTAG: PROJECT 68581| TO NEWLY CREATED PROJECT

CONSENT CALENDARItem 4

Resolution to Amend the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Adding Available CIP Project Fund Reserves (Restitution/Settlement Funds) to "City Facilities - Roof Replacements and Repairs" Project

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $140,000 OF AVAILABLE CIP PROJECT FUND RESERVES (RESTITUTION/SETTLEMENT FUNDS) TO “CITY FACILITIES - ROOF REPLACEMENTS AND REPAIRS,” FD428, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | CC2590 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | WORKTAG: PROJECT 71059

CONSENT CALENDARItem 5

Receive and File Annual Military Equipment Use Report as Required by Assembly Bill (AB) 481

It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the annual military equipment use report as required by AB 481 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 6

Approval of Termination of Easement and Quitclaim Deed at 8 Rio Rancho Road

It is recommended that the City Council approve a Termination of Easement and Quitclaim Deed; and authorize the City Manager to execute and record both documents with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder.

DISCUSSION CALENDARItem 7

Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) to allow for a California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type-21 (Off-Sale, General) License in Conjunction with an Existing Convenience Market and Deli Located at 3024 W. Temple Avenue

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINDING OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO ALLOW FOR A CALIFORNIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL TYPE-21 (OFF-SALE, GENERAL) LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING CONVENIENCE MARKET AND DELI LOCATED AT 3024 W. TEMPLE AVENUE (APN: 8707-022-147)

DISCUSSION CALENDARItem 8

Discussion on City facilities and public art associated with Cesar Chavez

It is recommended that the City Council take the following action: 1) Conduct a public discussion on the topic and provide Staff with feedback on recommended next steps, and; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to engage with applicable bargaining units regarding whether to retain or modify the holiday designation within existing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT