Pomona approves major city projects

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5:30 P.M.

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CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS

A) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APN: 8341011901 Negotiating Parties: State of California, Department of General Services City’s Negotiator: Anita Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs Under Negotiation: Price and terms ________________________________________________________________ Property: 605 N. Park Ave., 855 E. Kingsley Ave., 690 Medina St., 1515 W. Mission Blvd., 2394-2470 S. Garey Ave. Negotiating Parties: Pomona Unified School District, Superintendent Darren Knowles City’s Negotiator: Anita Scott, City Manager; Ata Khan, Deputy Director, Office of Economic and Business Affairs Under Negotiation: Price and terms

7:00 P.M.

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CLOSED SESSION REPORT

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PRESENTATIONS

A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing March 2026 as “National Nutrition Month” in the City of Pomona

A Proclamation by the City Council of the City of Pomona Recognizing March 2026 as “Red Cross Month” in the City of Pomona

Recognize the Pomona Champions Elite S.C. Team for Their Win of the Fall Season 2025-SoCal Academy

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

CONSENT CALENDAR

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 4366 Amending the City’s Purchasing Ordinance Related to Cooperative Purchasing for Public Works Projects It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 4366 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA AMENDING SECTION 2-1007 OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII. PURCHASING. DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS OF THE POMONA CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR BIDDING PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS

Adoption of a Resolution Calling for the Release of Ramiro Santiago Pacheco Martinez from ICE Detention and Reaffirming the City’s Commitment to Stand in Solidarity with the Immigrant Community It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF RAMIRO SANTIAGO PACHECO MARTINEZ FROM ICE DETENTION AND STANDING IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY

Accept a Donation from Councilmember Lustro (District 5) and Adopt a Resolution to Appropriate the Funds for the Restriping of Country Crossings Park Parking Lot It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $1,965 FROM COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO (DISTRICT 5) AND AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $1,965 AND APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS TO FD101, GENERAL FUND | CC2562, PAINT AND SIGN | CONTROLLABLE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR THE RESTRIPING OF COUNTRY CROSSINGS PARK PARKING LOT

Award Construction Contract to Superb Engineering, Inc., in the Amount of $249,109 for “Washington Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation,” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 71122 and “Palomares Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation,” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 71129 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive bid from Superb Engineering, Inc. for “Washington Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation,” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 71122 and “Palomares Park Soccer Field Rehabilitiation,” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 71129 in the total amount of $249,109 subject to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) environmental clearance and notice to proceed; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City of Pomona (City).

Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget for Worktag: Project 81058 - Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 CIP BUDGET FOR WORKTAG: PROJECT 81058 - PEDLEY SPREADING GROUNDS - POND ENHANCEMENTS BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING $1,238,820 FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT’S SAFE CLEAN WATER - REGIONAL PROGRAM /MEASURE W (DISTRICT); AND APPROPRIATING $400,000 FROM WATER FUNDS TO THE PROJECT; AND, 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Amend Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Award a Contract to Willdan Engineering It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve the categorical exemption from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301, 15302, and 15303 for the replacement and reconstruction of existing utility pipelines along with installation of new stormwater capture and minor landscape improvements. 2) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 CIP BUDGET BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF $30,000 FROM THE SEWER FUND TO THE WORKTAG: PROJECT 86022 - SEWER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT - CITYWIDE (PHASE IV) 3) Approve an agreement with Willdan Engineering to provide Professional Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Inspection, and Sampling Services for Various Water Resources Construction CIP Projects in the amount of $1,320,730 covering five projects. 4) Authorize the City Manager, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.

Purchase of CEQA Mitigation Credits for Worktag: Project 81058 - Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve entering into an agreement with Land Veritas Corporation for the purchase of CEQA mitigation credits for Worktag: Project 81058 - Pedley Spreading Grounds - Pond Enhancements in the amount of $332,000; and, 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Land Veritas Corporation on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents or amendments.

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-03 Amending the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Award of Contract to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation - It is recommended that the City Council take the following action: 1) Approve the categorical exemption from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302; 2) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 CIP BUDGET BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF $5,732,177 FROM THE WATER FUND TO THE WORKTAG: PROJECT 95082 - RESERVOIR/ TREATMENT/ PRODUCTION REHABILITATION 3) Approve a construction contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation (PHC) for Worktag: Project 95082 - Reservoir/Treatment/Production (for Design-Build Reservoir 6 Roof Replacement) in the amount of $8,193,900; and, 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and any subsequent documents and amendments subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

DISCUSSION CALENDAR

Discussion Regarding Proposed Projects to be Included in the Pomona Safety Action Plan It is recommended that the City Council discuss and take one of the following actions: 1) Approve all the proposed projects in the attachment proposed for inclusion in the Pomona Safety Action Plan, FD428, Capital Improvement (CIP) | CC2590, Capital Improvement (CIP) | Project Work Tag No. 68590; or 2) Direct staff to add, edit, or remove projects for inclusion in the Pomona Safety Action Plan which will be presented for adoption at a future meeting.

Appointment of a Council Ad Hoc Committee to Review Applications from Potential Applicants to Serve on the Police Oversight Commission Pursuant to Section 806 of the Charter of the City of Pomona It is recommended that the Mayor appoint an ad hoc committee of three (3) Councilmembers to review applications from potential applicants to fill a vacancy on the Police Oversight Commission.

Receive and File a Report on Human Trafficking and The East Holt Avenue Corridor and The Holt Avenue Corridor Needs Assessment It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a report on the Police Department’s Human Trafficking Enforcement and Intervention Efforts along the East Holt Avenue Corridor and the Development Services Department’s Holt Avenue Corridor Needs Assessment.

Amendment to FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; Approval of Agreement and Allocation for Fox Theater Improvement Program; and Allocation of Pomona Development Accelerator Fund It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Adopt the following Resolution (Attachment No. 1): RESOLUTION NO. 2026-23 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CLOSING WORKTAG: 73368-DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURES, RELEASING THE REMAINING SERIES BI (AW) $1,416,248 AND SERIES BI (AX/AI) $12,440,004 BOND PROCEEDS TOTALING $13,856,252; CREATING WORKTAG: PRJ-00001 - DOWNTOWN POMONA COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $13,856,252 OF WHICH $1,416,248 IS FROM SERIES BI (AW) AND $12,440,004 IS FROM SERIES BI (AX/AI) OF AVAILABLE BOND PROCEEDS 2. Approve Agreement for Fox Theater Improvement Program (Attachment No. 2) and Allocating $600,000 from the Downtown Pomona Commercial Improvement Program CIP [Series BI (AW)]. 3. Approve Allocating $5,000,000 for the Pomona Development Accelerator Fund (PDAF) (Attachment No. 3) from the Downtown Pomona Commercial Improvement Program CIP [Series BI (AX/AI)].

PUBLIC HEARINGS

A Public Hearing and adoption of a resolution approving the city of Pomona Housing Authority’s Annual Plan for FY 2026-27 and Administrative Plan It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the governing board of the city of Pomona Housing Authority, take the following actions: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing for the city of Pomona Housing Authority’s Annual Plan for FY 2026-27 and Administrative Plan to receive testimony and comments; and, 2) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL PLAN AND MOVING TO WORK (MTW) SUPPLEMMENT TO THE ANNUAL PLAN AND SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)

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