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Pomona Council backs housing, garden, utility measures

PomonaMar 16, 20263 min read

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The council approved a $2,245,001 purchase of prefabricated modular housing units for permanent supportive housing and moved ahead with several other spending, utility, and infrastructure items, including a $180,000 increase for street tree planting and a new community garden agreement.

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Residents can expect progress on permanent supportive housing after the council approved a $2,245,001 purchase of prefabricated modular units. The council also approved a new agreement to let Pomona Hope operate the Community Garden at 192 E. Center Street and added a $10,000 donation to that project’s budget. Other actions included a three-year fire and emergency services transitional agreement, an electrical easement for infrastructure work, and annual tax adjustments tied to inflation.

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Approved a $2,245,001 sole-source purchase with LifeArk SPC for prefabricated modular housing units for permanent supportive housing.
Approved a $180,000 increase to the agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for street tree planting tied to a climate grant.
Approved a memorandum of understanding with Pomona Hope to operate the Community Garden at 192 E. Center Street and amended the budget to add a $10,000 donation.
Approved a summary vacation and grant of easement to Southern California Edison for electrical infrastructure at 499 E. Arrow Highway.
Approved a three-year transitional agreement with the Los Angeles County Fire District for fire and emergency services.
Adopted the annual CPI adjustment for business license taxes, cannabis business taxes, utility users’ maximum annual taxes, and income levels for the residential utility users’ tax exemption.

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Mar 16, 2026, 7:00 PMCouncil Chambersscheduled

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ACCESSIBILITY
5:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)) Seidy Cuevas v. City of Pomona Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24PSCV03864 B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) City Attorney City Clerk City Manager
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation Recognizing Elliott Thong Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CONSENT CALENDAR
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: February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Authorization to Purchase Calsense Smart Irrigation Controllers from Imperial Sprinkler Supply It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of Calsense Smart Irrigation Controllers from Imperial Sprinkler Supply for a period of three (3) years, at the prices bid or CPI-adjusted prices as permitted by the agreement and subject to annual budget appropriations.
Authorization to Increase the Not to Exceed Amount in the Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Street Tree Planting for the Strategic Growth Council Transformative Climate Communities Grant It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Authorize an increase of $180,000 to the not to exceed amount in the agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (allowed by the agreement’s Extra Work term) for street tree planting to ensure compliance with the Strategic Growth Council Transformative Climate Communities Grant, in an amount not to exceed $180,000. 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment with West Coast Arborists, Inc., subject to review by the City Attorney.
Approve a Sole Source Purchase with LifeArk SPC in the Amount of $2,245,001 for the Acquisition of Prefabricated Modular Housing Units for the Development of Permanent Supportive Housing It is recommended that the City Council approve a sole-source purchase with LifeArk SPC in the amount of $2,245,001 for the acquisition of prefabricated modular housing units for the development of permanent supportive housing.
Approve an Increase to the Not-to-Exceed Amount with Walters Wholesale Electric Co. to Purchase As-Needed Electrical Supplies It is recommended that the City Council approve an increase to the not-to-exceed amount with Walters Wholesale Electric Co. for the purchase of as-needed electrical supplies.
Approval of MOU with Pomona Hope to Operate the “Community Garden” Project and Resolution to Amend the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by Adding a Donation of $10,000 to the “Community Garden” Project It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pomona Hope for the operation of the Community Garden located at 192 E. Center Street in Pomona; and 2) Approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY ACCEPTING, INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING A DONATION OF $10,000 TO WORKTAG: PROJECT 71114 COMMUNITY GARDEN, FD428, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | CC2590 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | RC087 DONATIONS 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the MOU and any subsequent amendments or agreements related to the Community Garden.
Approve Summary Vacation VU2-2025 and Approve Grant of Easement EC2-2025 to Southern California Edison for Electrical Infrastructure Installation on a Portion of City Property Located at 499 E. Arrow Highway, Pomona, CA, Assessor Parcel Number 8366-017-900, Related to Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (Council District 6) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION VU2-2025 AND APPROVING GRANT OF EASEMENT EC2-2025 TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION ON A PORTION OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 499 E. ARROW HIGHWAY, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8366-017-900 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the Grant of Easement to SCE on behalf of the City.
Approval for the Pomona Police Department Aero Bureau Engine Overhaul from Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services in the Amount of $168,399.62 It is recommended that the City Council approve the engine overhaul for Pomona Police Department Helicopter MD 500 from Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services for the total amount of $168,399.62 (ref# W/O 25168).
Approval of a Three-Year Transitional Agreement with the Los Angeles County Fire District (LACoFD) for Fire and Emergency Services It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve the proposed Three-Year Transitional Agreement with LACoFD in substantially the form submitted, and; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement upon approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Adopt a Resolution to Receive and Appropriate EV Charging Stations' Revenues and Expenditures It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 GENERAL FUND BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES BY A TOTAL OF $2,000 ANNUALLY FOR EVCS CHARGING STATIONS AT PALOMARES PARK RESOLUTION NO. 2026-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 WATER FUND BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $3,000 FOR CHARGEPOINT CHARGING STATIONS FOR THE WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Adoption 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 2026-29 - 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
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Approval of Agreement Between City of Pomona and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for Station Activation of Pomona North A Line Station It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Discuss and provide recommendations to the Staff on activation types that can be incorporated into Exhibit A - Description of Activations in Agreement. 2) Approve the Agreement between the City of Pomona and LACMTA and authorize the City Manager to execute in substantial form, inclusive of completing necessary exhibits and activation details.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET 2) Review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Report 3) Receive and File the updated General Fund ten-year financial forecast presentation.
Approve the Appointment of One Police Oversight Commissioner Pursuant to Section 806 of the Charter of the City of Pomona It is recommended that the City Council approve the appointment of Monica Canales as the new commissioner of the Police Oversight Commission pursuant to Section 806 of the City Charter.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing to Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-28 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, and City Operating Budget to Adjust Revenue Estimates and Appropriations for Federal and State Housing Grant Programs and the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget for the 252 E. 4th Street Major Rehabilitation Project (71210) It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the amendments to the FY 2023-28 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, the FY 2025-26 City Operating Budget, and Capital Improvement Program Budget; and 2) After receiving public comments and testimony, close the Public Hearing and adopt the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-28 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FY 2025-26 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND THE CITY OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING/DECREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME), EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG), ESG RAPID UNSHELTERED SURVIVOR HOUSING (ESG-RUSH), LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION AND HEALTHY HOMES (LHRHH), OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM (OAHMP), PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA), CALHOME REUSE AND CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19 - 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 $286,133 OF PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM FUNDS TO “252 E. 4TH ST. MAJOR REHABILITATION,” FD215 GRANT-MISCELLANEOUS | CC1791 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | GR42206-PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA)-252 E. 4TH STREET | PROJECT 71210 252 E. 4TH STREET MAJOR REHABILITATION
Public Hearing for Approval of Findings Under Government Code Sections 4217.10-4217.18 for Community Resilience Center at Palomares Park Senior Center and Entering Into an Energy Services Contract with Participate Energy It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Conduct a public hearing on the approval of findings under Government Code Sections 4217.10-4217.18 for a Community Resilience Center at the Senior Center at Palomares Park. 2) After receiving public comments and testimony, close the Public Hearing and adopt the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINDINGS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 4217.10-4217.18 FOR A SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) FOR THE PALOMARES PARK SENIOR CENTER AND APPROVE ENTERING INTO AN ENERGY SERVICES CONTRACT WITH PARTICIPATE ENERGY, LLC
ADJOURNMENT
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Pomona Council backs housing, garden, utility measures

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