Pomona public meetings in 2024

Ethics Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Pomona Ethics Commission with only procedural items: call to order, public comment, consent calendar, discussion calendar, and public hearing. No specific agenda items or substantive discussions are listed in the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Pomona Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 25, 2024. The agenda lists only a cancellation notice and no substantive items are scheduled for discussion or public hearing.

• Cancellation of regular meeting
• No substantive items on agenda

Community Life Commission

The Pomona Community Life Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 24, 2024 and conduct standard procedural business such as call to order, public comment, commissioner communication, and a public hearing. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy proposals are listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public and follows the city’s accessibility requirements.

• Public Hearing (no specific topic listed)

Cultural Arts Commission

The December 23, 2024 regular meeting agenda consists entirely of procedural items and a single consent calendar item: a cancellation notice. No discussion items, public hearings, or staff reports are listed, indicating the meeting may be cancelled.

• Consent Calendar item: Cancellation Notice

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will review several budget amendments for capital improvement projects, including traffic signals and park restrooms. The meeting also includes discussions on enterprise resource planning software contracts and conflict of interest code updates.

• ERP system selection contracts: Workday ($3,837,964), Cognizant ($2,872,885), and Teller ($1,062,330)
• Traffic Signal Improvements - Towne Avenue (Mission Boulevard to Philadelphia Street) via $42,500 in impact fees
• Holt Avenue Corridor Improvements appropriation of $150,000 from Art in Public Places Funding
• Park Restroom Construction and Replacement contract with ARC Construction, Inc. for $3,276,373
• Amended Conflict of Interest Codes for the City, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will review art proposals for two city locations. The body will evaluate submissions for Hamilton Park and the Garey Underpass Area 1.

• Review of Hamilton Park art proposals from Angel Barrientos, Michelle Emami, Nychole Owens, and Patrick Barwinksi
• Review of Garey Underpass Area 1 art proposals from Hector Flores, Raoul Ghymel, and Timothy Smith
• Approval of November 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two city-initiated zoning code amendments. The first involves updating sign regulations, while the second proposes changes to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units in accordance with state law.

• Zoning Code Amendment (CODE-001403-2024) regarding sign regulations
• Code Amendment (CODE-001662-2024) to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Approval of November 27, 2024, Planning Commission action minutes

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will consider approving minutes from October and November 2024, receive a presentation on Ordinance No. 4346 regarding commercial vehicle enforcement, and discuss establishing a Community Awareness Day. Monthly reports from the Police Department, including a complaint report, will also be presented. Public comment is allowed.

• Approval of meeting minutes for October 8 and November 12, 2024
• Presentation of Ordinance No. 4346 (Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Ordinance) by the Pomona Police Department
• Discussion of establishing a Police Oversight Commission Community Awareness Day event
• Monthly Police Department report and Internal Affairs complaint report (Nov 2024 and 11/14/23-11/30/24)

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will adopt Resolution 2024-207 declaring the official results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and administer oaths of office to newly elected officials. The meeting then recesses before City Manager communications and public comment.

• Adoption of Resolution 2024-207 certifying the November 5, 2024 election results
• Administration of oaths of office to newly elected councilmembers

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a joint dialogue to discuss needs and opportunities for Pomona's parks, programs, and youth engagement. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Joint commission dialogue on parks, programs, and youth engagement needs and opportunities

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA‑021623‑2023) for 134 E. Columbia Avenue, seeking approval of window and door replacements and fence repairs. Staff recommends adopting Resolution 2024‑014 to approve the MAJCOA. The commission will also consider two Determination of Historic Significance requests—2190 Castle Place (DHS‑001133‑2024) and 3641 North Garey Avenue (DHS‑001279‑2024)—with staff recommending both properties be found not historic and adopting Resolutions 24‑046 and 24‑047. Additional discussion items include forming a Preserve Pomona Awards Ad‑Hoc Committee for 2025 and reviewing the Historic Preservation Annual Report.

• Public hearing: MAJCOA‑021623‑2023 for 134 E. Columbia Ave – replacement of windows, doors, and fence repair; staff recommends approval and Resolution 2024‑014.
• DHS‑001133‑2024 – Determination of Historic Significance for 2190 Castle Place; staff recommends finding it not historic and adopting Resolution 24‑046.
• DHS‑001279‑2024 – Determination of Historic Significance for 3641 North Garey Ave; staff recommends finding it not historic and adopting Resolution 24‑047.
• Creation of a Preserve Pomona Awards Ad‑Hoc Committee for 2025.
• Discussion of the Historic Preservation Annual Report.

Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee

The Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee will review the current and previous fiscal year budgets. The committee will also discuss landscape maintenance, a Cal Poly proposal for the median, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Current Budget Update and Last Fiscal Year Updates
• Cal Poly Proposal for the Median
• Maintenance updates including weed abatement, tree limbs blocking street lights, and mosquito moss issues
• Fire Station 188 side maintenance and tree removal
• Flag replacement type and cost

City Council / Housing Authority

The Pomona City Council meeting will consider a range of agenda items, including contract awards, commissioner removals, and budget resolutions. Council members will vote on awarding a $2,182,817 construction contract to Gentry Brothers for street improvements and walking trail rehabilitation. They will also adopt resolutions to examine tax records, allocate $130,000 for a library remodel, and approve a $250,000 UCLA contract for early‑childhood ecosystem evaluation. Additionally, the council will remove two Community Life Commission members for excessive absences.

• Award construction contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc. for $2,182,817 – Street Improvements and Walking Trail/Steps Rehabilitation (Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71078)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-195 to examine sales, transaction, and use tax records with CDTFA
• Remove Commissioner Ava Phillips from the Community Life Commission for three or more absences
• Remove Commissioner Deanna Gonzalez from the Community Life Commission for three or more absences
• Award contract to UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families & Communities up to $250,000 for early childhood ecosystem evaluation

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission meeting agenda contains only procedural sections such as call to order, public comment, consent calendar, and adjournment. No specific items for discussion, public hearings, or staff reports are listed. This appears to be a standard template with no substantive business scheduled.

• No specific agenda items provided; agenda is procedural only.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two Conditional Use Permits regarding alcohol licenses. Staff recommends approval for both requests.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP-000631-2024) for a Type-47 License at Carnitas al Estilo Michoacan, 280 N. Main St.
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP-000168-2024) to update to a Type-21 License at La Pomona Market, 1076 W. Phillips Blvd.

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will consider stipends for the Part B proposals of the Hamilton Park Art Call and the Garey Underpass Art Call. The consent calendar includes approval of the October 28, 2024 meeting minutes. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of stipends for Hamilton Park Art Call (Part B: Proposal) and Garey Underpass Art Call (Part B: Proposal)
• Approval of action minutes from October 28, 2024 meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from September and October and discuss Pomona's Active Transportation Plan and 2025 meeting schedules.

• Approval of September 19 and October 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Pomona's Active Transportation Plan
• Discussion of planning for 2025 agendas
• Joint meeting with Youth Commission scheduled for December 5

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review updates on library programs, infrastructure projects, and the Pomona Poet Laureate Ad Hoc Committee. The board is also considering the California Freedom to Read Act (AB 1825) and a request to close the library early on December 12, 2024.

• Proposed early library closure at 4:00 pm on December 12, 2024
• Discussion of Assembly Bill No. 1825 California Freedom to Read Act
• Update on Pomona Library Facility Improvement Project
• Proposal to cancel the December 2024 Board of Library Trustees meeting

Ethics Commission

The Pomona Ethics Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a proposed ethics ordinance update from the Ad-Hoc Bylaws/Ordinance Sub-Committee and receive commissioner training. The consent calendar includes approval of October 24, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive business is listed.

• Report from Ad-Hoc Bylaws/Ordinance Sub-Committee on proposed ethics ordinance
• Commissioner training session
• Approval of October 24, 2024 regular meeting minutes

City Council / Housing Authority

The Pomona City Council will consider several ordinances and contracts, including amendments to the historic overlay, sidewalk vending rules, and encroachment regulations. It will also adopt resolutions to accept state mental‑health funding and a $701,711 award to Volunteers of America for the Hope for Home crisis shelter. Additional items include a contract amendment with Service First, Inc. and a tobacco grant of $381,591.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 4348 amending the historic overlay to include a landmark at 290 Heritage Court
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 4349 amending sidewalk vending regulations in the City Code
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 4350 adding a new division for sidewalk, walkway, off‑street parking and roadway obstructions
• Resolution to accept $396,025 MHSA funding and award $701,711 to Volunteers of America for the Hope for Home crisis shelter
• Amendment to the Service First, Inc. contract increasing the not‑to‑exceed amount to $512,254 for an additional two years

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Pomona Vehicle Parking District Board will approve the October 10, 2024 meeting minutes, adopt the revenue and expenditure report, ratify parking permit sales (none sold since early September), and file the attendance report. It will also cancel the scheduled December 12, 2024 board meeting. No public hearing is listed.

• Approval of the October 10, 2024 Vehicle Parking District Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of the Vehicle Parking District revenue and expenditure report
• Ratification of the Vehicle Parking District parking permit sales (no permits sold in late September through early November)
• Receipt and filing of the Vehicle Parking District attendance report
• Cancellation of the December 12, 2024 Vehicle Parking District board meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two Conditional Use Permits at 101 W. Mission Blvd. One seeks to amend conditions for live entertainment (dancing, DJ, amplified music, two stages) at existing Senor Sushi and El Jefe restaurants. The other requests a café with Type-41 and Type-20 alcohol licenses and live entertainment. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from four prior meetings.

• CUP 000278-2024: Amend conditions for live entertainment at Senor Sushi and El Jefe, Suite 101, including dancing, DJ, amplified music, and two stages.
• CUP 000584-2024: New café at Suite 106 seeking Type-41 (on-sale beer/wine) and Type-20 (off-sale beer/wine) licenses with live entertainment.
• Consent calendar: Approval of action minutes from September 11, 25, October 9, and 23, 2024 meetings.

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will receive presentations on the Homeless Encampment Action Response Team (HEART) from the Police Department and the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) from the school district. The commission will also review reports from ad-hoc committees on the Justice 8 investigation, public outreach, use of force policy, and the annual report. Monthly police department reports, including an internal affairs complaint summary, will be discussed.

• HEART program presentation by Pomona Police Department
• SARB presentation by Pomona Unified School District
• Reports from ad-hoc committees: Justice 8 Investigation, Public Outreach, Use of Force Policy, Annual Report
• Monthly police report and internal affairs complaint report (Oct 2024)
• Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Major Certificates of Appropriateness for accessory dwelling units in the Lincoln Park Historic District. One proposal at 677 N. Gibbs Street seeks to construct a new 1,000-square-foot detached ADU. The other at 555 E. Kingsley Avenue proposes converting an existing 240-square-foot garage into an ADU and adding 480 square feet. Staff recommends approval for both, subject to conditions.

• Public hearing on MAJCOA-000056-2024 for a new detached ADU at 677 N. Gibbs Street
• Public hearing on MAJCOA-000348-2024 for garage conversion and addition at 555 E. Kingsley Avenue
• Discussion on Mills Act Year-in-Review
• Discussion on a Historic Preservation Annual Report
• Consideration of the 2025 meeting calendar

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss selecting qualified artists for projects at the Garey Underpass and Hamilton Park. The body will also review location renderings for the 'Together We Rose' project and discuss the Poet Laureate search.

• Selection of three qualified artists for the Garey Underpass Art Call
• Selection of three qualified artists for the Hamilton Park Art Call
• Review of location and renderings for Call for Art 2022-2023 applicant Together We Rose
• Discussion on appointing a commissioner to the Poet Laureate search ad-hoc committee
• Approval of action minutes from August 26 and September 23, 2024

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission is meeting to review reports from its policy and bylaws sub-committees. The body will also discuss its overall work plan, goals, and strategy.

• Report from the Ad-Hoc Policy Sub-Committee regarding ethics recommendations for Council
• Report from the Ad-Hoc Bylaws/Ordinance Sub-Committee regarding a draft ordinance
• Discussion of Commission objectives, goals, and strategy
• Scheduling of November and December meetings
• Potential participation in the December 14, 2024, holiday parade

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold training sessions on the Brown Act and the Housing Accountability Act for new members. The body will also discuss how new code standards for alcohol sales differ from the old code.

• Discussion on land use standards for alcohol sales
• Conflict of Interest and Brown Act Training
• Housing Accountability Act (Senate Bill 330) Training

Community Life Commission

The Community Life Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the removal of Commissioner Ava Phillips and Commissioner Deanna Gonzalez. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Office of Violence Prevention.

• Presentation by Office of Violence Prevention
• Discussion of the removal of Commissioner Ava Phillips
• Discussion of the removal of Commissioner Deanna Gonzalez
• Approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 27, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council is considering several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Key items include road rehabilitation and traffic signal improvements, as well as the acceptance of state grants.

• Construction contract of $6,792,470 to Gentry Brothers, Inc. for Garey Avenue Rehabilitation from Aliso Street to Monterey Avenue
• Construction contract of $705,500 to Comet Electric, Inc. for traffic signal improvements at McKinley Avenue and Canyon Way
• Cooperative agreement with the City of La Verne for maintenance of two traffic signals on Fulton Road
• Acceptance of a $40,000 Alcoholic Beverage Control Mini Grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
• Acceptance of a $13,860 Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Grant

Citizens Oversight Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the Transaction and Use Tax and Q2 2024 sales tax. Members will also review a preview of figures for the first quarter of FY 2024-25.

• Approval of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Transaction and Use Tax (TUT) update through September 2024
• Q2 2024 Sales Tax Update (April-June)
• FY 2024-25 First Quarter Preview of Figures

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to receive updates on library infrastructure, staffing, and programming. The board will also discuss the search for the next Pomona Poet Laureate.

• Library Infrastructure Project Update
• Search for the Next Pomona Poet Laureate
• Staffing Updates
• Update on Library Programs and Events
• Approval of September 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee

The Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its September 10, 2024 special meeting. It will receive a financial update on the Fairplex Mitigation Fund. The committee will also consider a list of potential new project ideas.

• Approve September 10, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Financial update on the Fairplex Mitigation Fund
• Review potential new project ideas

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners will meet to review administrative reports and approve previous minutes. The body is scheduled to ratify the sale of five new parking permits from September 2024.

• Ratification of five new parking permits sold in September 2024
• Approval of the Vehicle Parking District revenue and expenditure report
• Approval of September 12, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if a Conditional Use Permit for a wood recycling facility has been abandoned. Staff recommends approving the revocation of the permit for the property located at 1313 East Phillips Boulevard.

• Public hearing for Revocation REV 1295-2024 (CUP 03-028) at 1313 E. Phillips Boulevard
• Approval of action minutes from seven meetings held between May and December 2023

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will continue discussions regarding body worn camera footage from three use of force incidents in June 2024. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Office of Violence Prevention and reports from the Inspector General and Police Department.

• Review of body worn camera footage for June 5, June 9, and June 26, 2024 use of force incidents
• Office of Violence Prevention presentation
• Report from Inspector General
• Police Department monthly report for September 2024

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council and Housing Authority will meet to vote on several capital improvement projects and service contracts. The body will also hold closed sessions regarding property negotiations at 700 East Foothill and labor negotiations with police associations.

• Professional services agreement with Watry Design, Inc. for $569,639 for Downtown Parking Structure design
• Appropriation of $28,000 for a new playground at Ralph Welch Park
• Funding of $75,000 for the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC)
• Acceptance of $245,000 in Measure H funds for the Pomona Family Daytime Resource Center
• Contract award to JOY Automation, LLC for water SCADA system support and maintenance

Community Life Commission

The Community Life Commission will consider two consent calendar items to approve meeting minutes from June 25 and August 27, 2024. A presentation by the Office of Violence Prevention staff will outline the 2025‑26 Annual Action Plan focused on community participation and outreach. The commission will also discuss promoting all City commissions, especially the Community Life Commission.

• Presentation by Office of Violence Prevention – Development of the 2025‑26 Annual Action Plan: Community Participation and Outreach (Pedro R. Payne, Ph.D.; Vanessa Moreno; Maria Siacunco)
• Approval of the June 25, 2024 Community Life Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of the August 27, 2024 Community Life Commission meeting minutes
• Discussion of promotion of all City commissions, particularly the Community Life Commission
• Public comment period

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will review the process for evaluating qualifications for art projects at Hamilton Park and the Garey Underpass. The body will also discuss budget expenditures from the Public Art Fund for Fiscal Year 23-24.

• Review of Part A qualifications for Hamilton Park and Garey Underpass Art Calls
• Fiscal Year 23-24 Public Art Fund Budget Report discussion
• Approval of action minutes from May 20, June 24, and July 22, 2024

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review a request to relocate artwork at MLK Jr. Park. The body will also discuss updates to park restroom doors and a recap of 2024 summer activities.

• Request for approval of artwork relocation at MLK Jr. Park
• Park restroom door update
• 2024 Summer Recap of City Activities, Events, and Programs

Planning Commission

The Pomona Planning Commission will review staff’s recommendation to revoke Conditional Use Permit 03-028. The permit, which allowed a wood recycling facility on a lot larger than one acre at 1313 E. Phillips Boulevard, has had no active business license for more than 180 consecutive days. Revocation is proposed under Pomona Zoning Ordinance Section 1160.D.7, and staff will schedule a public hearing if the Commission approves.

• Revocation of Conditional Use Permit 03-028 for wood recycling facility at 1313 E. Phillips Blvd (APN 8327021024, 8327021029) due to abandonment >180 days

Police Oversight Commission

The Pomona Police Oversight Commission will discuss body-worn camera footage from three use-of-force incidents, receive a youth diversion presentation, and review reports from its ad-hoc committees and the Inspector General.

• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Youth Diversion Presentation by PCS Family Services
• Discussion of body-worn camera footage from June 5, June 9, and June 26, 2024
• Reports from Justice 8 Investigation and Public Outreach committees
• Monthly report from the Police Department for August 2024

Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee

The Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee will meet to approve June meeting minutes and discuss a traffic signal project on McKinley Ave. and Canyon Way. The committee will also receive a financial update for September 2024.

• Approve minutes from June 18, 2024
• Receive September 2024 Fairplex Mitigation Fund financial report
• Discuss McKinley Ave. and Canyon Way traffic signal project

City Council / Housing Authority

The Pomona City Council will vote on several budget and program items, including a $398,598 increase to FY 2024‑25 revenue estimates. It will adopt agreements for a Pomona Resource Officer program with the school district and a sole‑source purchase of duty firearms up to $249,106. Major grant awards of $1,078,710 for Bridge Housing and $1,828,000 for Crisis Housing at Hope for Home will be accepted, with corresponding budget adjustments. The Council will also approve a transfer agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Safe Clean Water program.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2024‑100 to increase FY 2024‑25 revenue estimates by $398,598
• Approve agreement with Pomona Unified School District for a Pomona Resource Officer program (Nov 1 2023 – Jun 30 2025)
• Sole‑source purchase to Staccato Firearms for duty weapons, not to exceed $249,106, and authorize payroll‑deduction repayment plan
• Accept $1,828,000 Measure H grant for Crisis Housing at Hope for Home, award $1,718,320 to Volunteers of America Los Angeles, and increase budget appropriations by $261,628
• Approve Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP61 with Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Safe Clean Water (Measure W) municipal program

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is considering 17 separate requests for Mills Act Contracts for properties in the Lincoln Park and Wilton Heights Historic Districts. The body will also hold public hearings regarding historic landmark designations and contributing structures. Additionally, the commission will discuss the historic significance of 1601 W. Mission Blvd.

• 17 Mills Act Contract requests for various properties, including 525 East Alvarado Street and 438 Randolph Street
• Public hearing for Single Historic Landmark Designation at 290 Heritage Court
• Public hearing to designate 366 East Columbia Avenue as a contributing structure to the Lincoln Park Historic District
• Discussion on Determination of Historic Significance for 1601 W. Mission Blvd.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator’s regular meeting on September 4, 2024 will hold a public hearing on Development Plan Review DPR‑000288‑2024 for a 160‑unit, six‑story affordable housing project at 221 W. Holt Ave. Staff recommends the administrator adopt the draft resolution (No 24‑004) approving the plan subject to conditions. The project is located within the Downtown Gateway Segment of the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan and has completed a CEQA environmental review.

• Development Plan Review DPR‑000288‑2024 for 221 W. Holt Ave., 160‑unit affordable housing
• Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No 24‑004 recommending approval subject to conditions
• CEQA environmental review completed by the City of Pomona
• Project located in the Downtown Gateway Segment of the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan
• Consent calendar items may be enacted by a single motion

Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee

The Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee is meeting to review the budget and maintenance schedules. Members will discuss a proposal to convert a riparian area into a city park and vote on flag replacement.

• Budget review and update
• Proposal to City Council for Riparian Conversion to City Park
• Vote on flag replacement proposal
• Maintenance updates for weed abatement and dead/fallen trees
• Update on exercise unit replacement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a one-year time extension for a Conditional Use Permit to expand a house of worship. The body will also discuss the Pomona Design Companions.

• Time Extension (EXT 000866-2024) for a house of worship at 440 W. La Verne Avenue
• Discussion regarding the Pomona Design Companions

Community Life Commission

The Pomona Community Life Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its June 25, 2024 meeting. It will also review items on the discussion calendar, share commissioner and staff communications, and then adjourn. All agenda items are routine procedural matters.

• Approve June 25, 2024 Community Life Commission meeting minutes
• Review discussion calendar items
• Commissioner communication updates
• Staff communication updates
• Adjournment

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 preservation budget for the City of Pomona’s Public Art Collection. The body will also review two upcoming calls for art scheduled for release on September 5, 2024.

• Proposed $100,000 budget allocation for preservation of the City of Pomona’s Public Art Collection (FY 2024-2025)
• Review of Hamilton Park Call for Art
• Review of Garey Underpass Call for Art (Area 1)

Ethics Commission

The Pomona Ethics Commission will consider two agenda items. First, members will vote to approve the July 25, 2024 meeting minutes. Second, the commission will discuss its objectives, goals, and strategy for future work. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve July 25, 2024 Ethics Commission meeting minutes
• Discuss and consider adopting objectives, goals, and strategy for commission work

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The only listed action item is a cancellation notice.

• Cancellation Notice

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will discuss concerns and recommendations from Gente Organizada. The body will also select a template for the commission's flyer and review the July 2024 Police Department monthly report.

• Report on Gente Organizada’s concerns and recommendations
• Selection of a template for the Commission’s flyer
• Review of the July 2024 Police Department monthly report
• Approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council / Housing Authority

The council will vote on retiring police canine Bari and on two public hearings to deny conditional use permits for proposed outdoor storage yards at 1313 East Phillips Boulevard and 2000 Pomona Boulevard. Both items recommend upholding prior Planning Commission decisions and adopting denial resolutions.

• Approve service retirement of police canine “Bari” and execute release agreement
• Public hearing to deny Conditional Use Permit 00036-2024 for outdoor storage at 1313 East Phillips Boulevard
• Public hearing to deny Conditional Use Permit 000286-2024 for outdoor storage at 2000 Pomona Boulevard

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss the review of open call proposals for AIPP Bi-Annual Funding 2024. The body will also address the Call for Visual Art 2022 and the restoration of the Brian Worley and Millard Sheets Fountains.

• AIPP Bi-Annual Funding 2024 Open Call Proposals Review
• Call for Visual Art 2022 - Ben Frank
• Brian Worley & Millard Sheets Fountains Restoration Project

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss a request for proposals for public art at Hamilton Park. The body will also receive a presentation regarding a Park Ambassador Pilot Program.

• Hamilton Park: Public Art Request for Proposals
• Presentation on Park Ambassador Pilot Program
• Approval of June 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Commission will review the June 13, 2024, meeting minutes and a revenue and expenditure report. The agenda includes a proposal to cancel the August 8, 2024, commission meeting.

• Approval of the June 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of the Vehicle Parking District revenue and expenditure report
• Ratification of the sale of one new parking permit in May 2024
• Cancellation of the August 8, 2024, commission meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review two public hearing items regarding land use. These include a request to reconstruct a drive-through restaurant at 2145 Murchison Avenue and a modification to an existing trucking facility at 1350 East Philadelphia Street.

• Demolition and reconstruction of a McDonald's drive-through at 2145 Murchison Avenue
• Variance request for building setback at 2145 Murchison Avenue
• Modification to trucking facility conditions at 1350 East Philadelphia Street

Police Oversight Commission

The Pomona Police Oversight Commission will discuss forming an ad-hoc committee or selecting a representative to meet with Gente Organizada regarding police overtime practices. Members will also review reports on use-of-force policy, public outreach efforts, and receive the June 2024 monthly police report. These items track department resource allocation and community feedback channels that affect local policing standards.

• Discussion on establishing an ad-hoc committee or selecting a representative to meet with Gente Organizada regarding police overtime practices
• Review of ad-hoc committee reports covering the Justice 8 Investigation, public outreach forums, and use-of-force policy
• Receipt of the June 2024 Monthly Report from the Police Department

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pomona Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two retroactive Certificate of Appropriateness requests at 134 E. Columbia Avenue and 561 E. McKinley Avenue. Staff recommends continuing the Columbia Avenue project to August 7 and denying the McKinley Avenue request. The commission will also discuss a staff report on accessory dwelling unit construction within historic districts and approve February meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on MAJCOA 21623-2023 for retroactive vinyl window and door replacements at 134 E. Columbia Avenue
• Public hearing on MAJCOA-000711-2024 for retroactive vinyl window replacements at 561 E. McKinley Avenue
• Staff recommendation to deny the McKinley Avenue project and adopt Resolution No. 24-018
• Discussion of a staff report on accessory dwelling unit construction in historic districts
• Approval of action minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will review a comprehensive update to the Pomona Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Additional items include approving city hall holiday closures, police department vendor agreements, and various construction and software contracts.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4345: Comprehensive Update to the Pomona Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
• Acceptance of $71,498 U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
• Appropriation of $3,320,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for the Financial Software Project
• Award of contract to Plante Moran for ERP project management up to $774,565
• Award of construction contract to AME Builders, Inc. for $597,320 for city facility roof repairs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a development plan and tentative tract map for a new residential project. The proposal includes eight three-story structures on a 1.9 acre site. The Commission will also select a new Vice-Chair following Dr. Kyle Brown's resignation.

• Development Plan Review and Tentative Tract Map for 1707 N. Towne Ave.
• Proposed construction of 45 residential units across eight structures
• Selection of a new Vice-Chair

Community Life Commission

The scheduled June 25, 2024, meeting was cancelled by Chair Ellis-Royston. The cancellation occurred because a quorum was not present.

• Cancellation of the regular meeting

Cultural Arts Commission

The Pomona Cultural Arts Commission will review proposed alterations to two murals and decide whether to approve them. The commission will also vote on authorizing $8,000.00 in public art funding for the November 9, 2024 Chalk Art Festival and consider rescinding an artist's approval for a park restroom project. Staff will also provide a progress update on the Brian Worley & Millard Sheets Fountains Restoration Project.

• Review and vote on alterations to murals by Southern California Service Corps, Inc. and Priscilla Merlo
• Authorize $8,000.00 from Art in Public Places funding for the November 9, 2024 Chalk Art Festival
• Rescind approval for artist Benjamin Frank for the Phillips Ranch Park restroom walls
• Approve April 22, 2024 meeting minutes via consent calendar
• Receive update on the Brian Worley & Millard Sheets Fountains Restoration Project

Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee

This agenda lists only standard procedural items for the June 19, 2024 meeting of the Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee. It covers the call to order, public comment rules, consent and discussion calendars, and adjournment. No specific rezonings, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled.

• No substantive items, rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are listed on this agenda.

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting to establish its regular meeting day, time, and first meeting date. Members will also select a Chair and Vice-Chair and receive training from Albert J. Maldonado of Best Best & Krieger LLP.

• Selection of regular meeting day and time
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Commissioner Training by Albert J. Maldonado

Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review the March 20, 2024, meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a financial update and a public works update.

• Approval of the March 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• June 2024 Fairplex Mitigation Fund Financial Report
• Public Works Update

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will review several budget amendments to the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program. Actions include awarding professional service agreements, approving emergency storm repair payments, and designating a new Vice-Mayor.

• Amend FY 2023-24 CIP Budget by un-appropriating $1,317,658 and appropriating $400,000
• Award $737,880 contract to Draw Tap GIS, LLC for GIS consulting services
• Appropriate $80,000 in ARP funding for District 4 Jaycee Park snack bar and security upgrades
• Appropriate $40,000 in ARP funding for new flooring at Garfield Park Community Center
• Approve $120,000 payment to United Storm Water Inc. for February 2024 storm repairs

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners will review several administrative items. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a revenue and expenditure report.

• Approval of the April 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of the Vehicle Parking District revenue and expenditure report
• Ratification of eleven new parking permits sold in April and May 2024
• Receive and file the commission attendance report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a multi-building residential project, an outdoor storage yard, and two new commercial buildings. These items include requests for conditional use permits and development plan reviews.

• Development Plan Review for 289 rental units at 3101-3191 N. Garey Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor storage yard at 1000 Walnut Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for two commercial buildings at 2705 S. Towne Avenue

Police Oversight Commission

The commission will continue discussions regarding a complaint form template and its overall work plan. The meeting also includes commissioner training led by Inspector General Michael Gennaco.

• Commissioner Training Part Two led by Inspector General Michael Gennaco
• Discussion of Use of Force Complaint Template
• Ad-Hoc Committee appointment change: Commissioner Brooks to replace Vice-Chair Vasquez
• Review of Police Department monthly reports
• Discussion of commission objectives, goals, and strategy

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider several requests regarding window replacements and the determination of whether specific properties are historically significant. The meeting also includes a discussion on potential sculpture locations for the Civic Center.

• Retroactive approval for window and door replacements at 134 E. Columbia Avenue
• Appeal of staff denial regarding window replacements at 1590 North Park Avenue
• Historic significance determination for 207 E. Grevilla St.
• Historic significance determination for 295 E. Lexington Avenue
• Historic significance determination for 386 S. Gordon Street

Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee

The committee will review the budget and discuss weed abatement costs and vendor accountability. Discussion items include water costs, cell site rent for light posts, and a proposal for riparian conversion to a park.

• Budget Review & Update
• Chemical applications and weed abatement costs
• Water cost comparison vs last year
• Cell sites paying rent for light posts in Phillips Ranch area
• Public Works proposal for Riparian Conversion to Park

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will consider calling a general municipal election for November 5, 2024. The meeting also includes discussions on supplemental police patrols in the Downtown Pomona Business Improvement District and various city proclamations.

• Proclamation of June 2024 as Gun Violence Prevention Month
• Proclamation of June 2024 as National Homeownership Month
• Proclamation of June 2024 as Go Skateboarding Month
• Proclamation of June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
• Ordinance No. 4344 regarding backflow prevention devices and cross connection control policy

Development Plan Review Hearing

The Development Plan Review Hearing will consider a proposal by MG Development Group LLC to build two three-story buildings. The project involves demolishing three existing residential units to construct 44 new dwelling units on a 1.06 acre site.

• Development Plan Review (DPR 22353-2023) for 1105 E. Seventh Street
• Construction of 44 dwelling units across two three-story buildings
• Demolition of three primary residential units to accommodate the project

Community Life Commission

The Community Life Commission will hear a presentation regarding Mental Health Awareness Month. The meeting also includes a consent calendar for the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation: Mental Health Awareness Month by Sara Rodriguez of Tri-City Mental Health
• Approval of April 23, 2024, regular meeting minutes

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting at City Hall. The agenda includes public comment, commissioner communication, and a consent calendar containing a cancellation notice.

• Cancellation notice included in the consent calendar

Planning Commission

The Pomona Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a request for an outdoor storage yard at 2000 Pomona Boulevard and consider a citywide amendment to the zoning code that updates land use rules. Staff also recommends approving a one-year time extension for a 200-unit housing project at 1925 W Holt Avenue via the consent calendar. The proposed zoning changes require a commission recommendation to City Council before taking effect.

• Extension of time for a 200-unit multi-family residential project at 1925 W Holt Avenue
• Public hearing on a conditional use permit for an outdoor storage yard at 2000 Pomona Boulevard
• Citywide zoning code amendment to align ordinances with the "Pomona Tomorrow" general plan
• Consent calendar vote on routine planning approvals and staff recommendations

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will consider several budget adjustments for capital improvement projects and road repairs. The meeting includes a proposal for a pilot Park Ambassador Program and the purchase of two police vehicles.

• Sole source purchase of two Police Department vehicles not to exceed $127,506
• Appropriation of $1,400 for traffic signal improvements at Towne Avenue & Philadelphia Street and Garey Avenue & Philadelphia Street
• Amendment of CIP budget to reappropriate $263,834 from unexpended funds
• Approval of the FY 2024-25 project list for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
• Adoption of a pilot Park Ambassador Program

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will review funding recommendations for the Art in Public Places program and discuss a potential ban on using artificial intelligence for art renderings. The commission will also review artist renderings for Kiwanis Park and Phillips Ranch Park.

• Recommendation to approve up to ten Letters of Inquiry for 2024 Art in Public Places funding
• Proposal to ban the use of artificial intelligence for public art renderings
• Review of Benjamin Frank's renderings for Kiwanis Park and Phillips Ranch Park

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss amenities for Phillips Ranch Park. The meeting also includes a recommendation to approve the minutes from the April 18, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion of Phillips Ranch Park Amenities
• Approval of April 18, 2024, meeting minutes

Development Plan Review Hearing

The City Manager will consider a request to develop two four-story buildings on a 5.5 acre site currently occupied by a commercial shopping center. The project includes 120 one-bedroom, 155 two-bedroom, and 14 three-bedroom rental units. Staff recommends approval of the development plan via Resolution No. 24-002.

• Development Plan Review (DPR-72-2024) for 3101-3191 N. Garey Avenue
• Proposed construction of 289 rental dwelling units across two buildings
• Demolition of existing commercial shopping center on site

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review updates from the Junior Poetic Arts Ad Hoc Committee and library programming. The board will also consider cancelling the June and August 2024 meetings. Communications from various library support groups are also scheduled.

• Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update from the Junior Poetic Arts Ad Hoc Committee
• Cancellation of the June 2024 meeting due to Juneteenth
• Cancellation of the August 2024 meeting for City Council alignment
• Updates on library programs and events

Police Oversight Commission

The Commission will review the April 2024 police monthly report and discuss a new complaint form template. Commissioners will also undergo training led by Inspector General Michael Gennaco. Additionally, the Police Department will present on the Pre-Arrest Youth Diversion and Development Program.

• Presentation on Pre-Arrest Youth Diversion and Development Program
• Commissioner training led by Inspector General Michael Gennaco
• Discussion of a complaint form template
• Review of April 2024 Police Department monthly report
• Approval of meeting minutes from February, March, and April 2024

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will hold a special study session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding proposed annual updates to the city's Master Fee Schedule.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Operating Budget
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget
• Public hearing for proposed FY 2024-25 updates to the Master Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 2024-64)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding three requests to establish outdoor storage yards at various industrial sites. Additionally, the Commission will review all public comment letters received regarding the Pomona Zoning Ordinance update.

• Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor storage yard at 1313 East Phillips (10.85 acres)
• Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor storage yard at 2000 Pomona Boulevard (11.02 acres)
• Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor storage yard at 1000 Walnut Avenue (4.04 acres)
• Review of public comment letters regarding the Pomona Zoning Ordinance update

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will meet to discuss real property negotiations for 700 East Foothill and several budget amendments. The agenda includes a proposed sale of parking district lots on the 400 Block of West 2nd Street and various legal counsel updates.

• Real property negotiation with Foothill & Towne LLC for 700 East Foothill
• Proposed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for sale of VPD Lots 6 & 7 on the 400 Block of West 2nd Street
• Amendment to FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program adding $155,000 for Phillips Ranch Exercise Par Course Restoration
• Budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Homeless Programs
• Hourly rate increase for Law Offices of Jones & Mayer to $250 per hour

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review staff decisions regarding garage expansions in the Lincoln Park and Wilton Heights historic districts. The commission will also consider a request to determine if 416 N. Garey Ave. is historically significant.

• Review of garage expansion at 281 E. Jefferson Avenue in Lincoln Park Historic District
• Review of garage demolition and new construction at 454 Randolph Street in Wilton Heights Historic District
• Determination of historic significance for 416 N. Garey Ave.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive an update on citywide development activity, including building permits and ADU statistics. The Commission will also discuss stakeholder comments regarding the revised draft of the Pomona Zoning Ordinance.

• Update on annual development activity including building and discretionary permits
• Review of comments on the revised draft of the Pomona Zoning Ordinance

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss requirements for the next step of the 2024 Art in Public Places Bi-Annual Funding. This includes reviewing Part B proposal requirements and an $800 award stipend for submissions due June 3, 2024. Members will also address conflict of interest statements regarding previously received Letters of Inquiry.

• Review of AIPP Bi-Annual Funding 2024 - Open Call (Part B) proposal requirements
• $800 award stipend for June 3, 2024 proposal submission
• Conflict of interest reviews for AIPP Part A Letters of Inquiry
• Approval of March 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to discuss sport court resurfacing projects funded by Measure A. Staff will also present a recap of the 2024 California Parks and Recreation Society Conference & Expo. The Commission will also consider approving meeting minutes from March 21, 2024.

• Measure A sport court resurfacing discussion
• Staff recap of the 2024 California Parks and Recreation Society Conference & Expo
• Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Citizens Oversight Committee

The Citizens Oversight Committee will review the Transaction and Use Tax (Measure PG) totals from FY 2021-22 through FY 2023-24. The committee will also discuss a preliminary budget preview for the FY 2024-25 General Fund.

• FY 2021-22 to FY 2023-24 Transaction and Use Tax (Measure PG) report
• FY 2024-25 General Fund Preliminary Budget Preview

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review upcoming library programs and National Library Week. Members will also receive updates from the Junior Poetic Arts and Local Authors Event committees. The meeting includes communications from various library support groups.

• Approval of March 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Update on Junior Poet Laureate application and poster
• Update from the Local Authors Event ad hoc committee
• Communications from Friends of the Pomona Public Library, Library Foundation, and SOPPL

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will review several budget amendments including funds for street preservation and park renovations. The meeting also includes proclamations for National Healthy Homes Month, National Fair Housing Month, Arbor Day, and Arts, Culture & Creativity Month.

• Agreement with City of Chino for Walnut Avenue improvements up to $139,801
• Acceptance of $213,034 in Measure H grant funds for Hope for Home Crisis Housing Program
• Amendment to First Serve Productions, Inc. purchase order for $28,420 for park sport court improvements
• Creation of 'Garfield Park Renovation' project using $50,000 in Cannabis Community Benefit funding
• Construction contract with American Asphalt South, Inc. for $1,355,329 for street preservation

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners will review the consent calendar and discuss procedures to amend minutes. The agenda includes a report from the Downtown Pomona Owners Association representative.

• Approval of March 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of the Vehicle Parking District revenue and expenditure report
• Ratification of three new parking permits sold in February and March 2024
• Discussion on procedures to amend minutes

Planning Commission

City staff will present a revised draft of the Pomona Zoning Ordinance to discuss key changes with the Commission. This version incorporates feedback from community and stakeholder engagement sessions following the initial July 2023 draft release. The draft will be posted to the city website for public review after the meeting.

• Release of revised draft of Pomona Zoning Ordinance

Police Oversight Commission

The commission will review police department priority calls for service and the March 2024 monthly report. Members will also discuss establishing ad hoc committees and refining commission objectives.

• Presentation of Police Department priority calls for service
• Review of March 2024 Police Department monthly report
• Establishment of Police Oversight Commission Ad Hoc Committees
• Discussion of commission objectives, goals, and strategy
• Approval of February 13 and March 12, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will review multiple resolutions to amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program budget using American Rescue Plan funds. The meeting also includes discussions on housing authority revenue increases and law enforcement services for the Los Angeles County Fair.

• $1,753,861 purchase order for new playground equipment at Civic Center Plaza
• $700,000 appropriation for Pomona Multi-Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements
• $140,000 appropriation for ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel improvements
• $10,000 reallocation from Martin Luther King, Jr. Park skate park to Public Safety Improvements - District 2
• Increase of Pomona Housing Authority revenue estimates by $2,109,332 from HUD funds

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review the draft appeals section of the proposed zoning code. Members will also select the 2024 Preserve Pomona Award winners and review minor Certificates of Appropriateness from March 2024.

• Review of the Appeals section of the proposed zoning code
• Selection of the 2024 Preserve Pomona Award Winners
• Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for March 2024

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will hold a second budget study session to review a presentation of the preliminary General Fund Budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The council is seeking community feedback on the proposed budget during this session.

• 2nd Budget Study Session - Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund Preview

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss recommendations regarding the upcoming zoning code update. Staff will present proposals on establishing vesting criteria for pending applications and a ministerial, by-right use zoning clearance process.

• Recommendations on vesting criteria for pending applications affected by the code update
• Proposals for a ministerial, by-right use zoning clearance process

Community Life Commission

The Community Life Commission will meet to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair. The commission will also consider recommendations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding applications.

• Election of two new members to serve as Chair and Vice-Chair
• Recommendation of application requests for CDBG funding
• Approval of February 27, 2024, meeting minutes

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a mural permit for a building at 2547 Pomona Boulevard. The commission will also discuss seeking a city proclamation for April as Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month and reviewing an amendment to the 3B Collective proposal.

• Public hearing for mural permit MURAL-022911-2023 at 2547 Pomona Boulevard
• Proposal to seek a city proclamation for April as Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month
• Amendment to the 3B Collective proposal to remove a bandshell mural from its scope
• Approval of February 26, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will review a preview presentation of the preliminary General Fund Budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The session is intended to receive community feedback on the proposed budget.

• Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund Preview

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review project findings from All Children Thrive and introduce the Assistant City Manager and Office of Violence Prevention Manager. Discussion items also include updates on Measure A and a potential expansion for a skate park and its amenities.

• All Children Thrive Project Findings discussion
• Staff introductions: Assistant City Manager and Office of Violence Prevention Manager
• Measure A updates
• Potential Skate Park and Amenities Expansion

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review patron feedback and receive an update from the Junior Poetic Arts Subcommittee. The meeting includes communications from the Friends of the Pomona Public Library, the Library Foundation, and Support Our Pomona Public Library.

• Approval of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of recently reported patron feedback
• Update from the Junior Poetic Arts Subcommittee

Development Plan Review Hearing

The Development Plan Review Hearing will consider a proposal to convert a 1.34-acre parking lot into a 6-story mixed-use building. The project includes 91 residential units, ground-floor commercial space, and a rooftop amenity area. Staff recommends the City Manager approve the development subject to specific conditions.

• Proposed 6-story mixed-use development at 2565 Campus Drive
• Plan for 91 residential units and ground-floor commercial space
• Approval of October 26, 2023, and December 14, 2023, meeting minutes

Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee

The Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee will review the March 2024 financial report and discuss the use of the fund balance. The committee will also receive an update on the McKinley Ave. and Canyon Way Traffic Signal Project.

• Approval of October 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• March 2024 Financial Report update
• McKinley Ave. and Canyon Way Traffic Signal Project update
• Discussion regarding the use of fund balance

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council is considering several financial actions including grant acceptances and contract awards. Items include adjusting business license taxes based on the Consumer Price Index and funding various community projects.

• Acceptance of $1,073 U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant
• Authorization of $2,146 for bulletproof vest body armor purchase from U.S. Armor Corporation
• Adoption of annual Consumer Price Index adjustments for business and cannabis taxes
• Award of contract to Geocko, Inc. DBA FORWARD for 'Pomona’s Flourishing Families' pilot project up to $950,000
• Appropriation of $79,790 in grant funds for the Inclusive Pomona Project

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Commission will review several administrative items including previous meeting minutes and attendance reports. The agenda also includes a revenue and expenditure report and a status report regarding a VPD appointed DPOA Board member.

• Approval of the February 8, 2024, Vehicle Parking District Commission meeting minutes
• Review of the Vehicle Parking District revenue and expenditure report
• Report stating no new Vehicle Parking District parking permits were sold in late February or March 2024
• Receipt and filing of the March 2024 Commissioner attendance report
• Status report on VPD appointed DPOA Board member

Planning Commission

The Commission will review requests for one-year time extensions regarding a sales office at 2115 S. Garey Ave. and a hotel development at 3101 W. Temple. Additionally, staff will lead a discussion on California law regarding electric vehicle charging stations for medium and heavy-duty vehicles.

• One-year extension for a temporary sales office at 2115 S. Garey Ave.
• One-year extension for a seven-story hotel project at 3101 W. Temple
• Discussion on electric vehicle charging station permitting for medium and heavy-duty vehicles

Police Oversight Commission

The commission will continue discussions regarding the appointment of an Inspector General. Members will also review a report concerning a September 3, 2023, incident at 1575 E. Holt Ave. and discuss objectives for their work plan.

• Appointment of Inspector General
• Report on the September 3, 2023 incident at 1575 E. Holt Ave.
• Monthly reports from the Police Department
• Discussion of Commission objectives, goals, and strategy

Citizens Oversight Committee

The Citizens Oversight Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss budget recommendations. The committee will also conduct nominations for the Chair and Vice Chair positions.

• Budget Recommendation Discussion
• Chair and Vice Chair Nominations

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider historic significance determinations for properties on East Seventh Street and East Alvarado Street. The body will also hear an appeal regarding a request to replace a chain-link fence with a vinyl fence at 284 East Pasadena Street.

• Appeal of staff denial for a fence replacement at 284 East Pasadena Street
• Historic significance determination for 1105 E. Seventh Street
• Historic significance determination for 650 E. Alvarado St.
• Review of the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Annual Report

Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee

The committee will conduct a budget review and update regarding expenditures and fund balances. Discussion items include maintenance materials, easement responsibilities, water scheduling, and fire abatement areas.

• Election of Chair & Vice Chair
• Budget Review & Update - Updated Expenditures & Fund Balance
• Recommendations for Maintenance & Weed Abatement Materials
• Easement Responsibility & Safety Concerns
• Water Scheduling & Water Meter Updates

Planning Commission

The commission will hold discussions regarding the Draft Pomona Zoning Ordinance, specifically focusing on drive-through facilities and outdoor storage provisions. Additionally, the commission will consider public hearing requests for sign variances, a parcel subdivision, and an alcohol license modification.

• Discussion of Draft Pomona Zoning Ordinance regarding drive-throughs and outdoor storage
• Sign variance request at 42 Rio Rancho Road
• Parcel subdivision at 485 N. East End Avenue
• Alcohol license modification at 350 North Garey Avenue

Community Life Commission

The Community Life Commission will review a recommendation to rename Lot 13. The commission will also consider proposed Community Based Organization (CBO) applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

• Recommendation to rename Lot 13 (SEC Garey Ave-2nd Street)
• Proposed CBO applications for CDBG funds FY 24-25

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will review updates to short-term rental regulations and approve funding for the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center. The agenda also includes land use approvals for residential subdivisions and lot mergers, as well as equipment purchases for the Water Resources Department.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4342 regarding short-term rental regulations
• $75,000 funding for the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center
• $219,208 purchase of two Ford Super Duty F-350 trucks for Water Resources
• Approval of parcel map PM 83364 for a residential subdivision at 1555-1561 Via Estrella
• Lot merger approval for properties at 304-330 W. Orange Grove Avenue and 1269 N. Park Avenue

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will review several contract amendments regarding mural project scopes. The meeting also includes discussions on an open call for bi-annual funding and a high school watercolor contest.

• Contract amendment for Jason Chang (RFX1) to remove basketball court mural and add artwork to concrete tables, trash cans, a water fountain, and playground path
• Amendment to proposal for 3rd Season Design to remove basketball court mural from project scope
• Approval of Art in Public Places Bi-Annual Funding 2024 - Open Call to be released March 1, 2024
• 2024 High School Watercolor Contest release and creation of an Ad-Hoc judging committee
• Continued discussion regarding termination of agreement with artist Juan Martin del Campo Jr.

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will elect its new Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024-25 term. Members will also vote on library fine free slogans and discuss trustee absences under new standard bylaws.

• Election of 2024-25 Chair and Vice Chair
• Vote on Library Fine Free Slogans
• Discussion regarding trustee absences under new standard bylaws
• Update from the Junior Poetic Arts Subcommittee

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to conduct regular business, including the selection of a new Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes informational updates regarding the dA Center for the Arts.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Informational updates on the dA Center for the Arts
• Approval of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Citizens Oversight Committee

The Citizens Oversight Committee will discuss the FY 2023-2024 mid-year budget review and budget recommendations. The agenda includes an update on Q3 sales tax and Transaction and Use Tax (Measure PG) from FY 2021-22 to FY 2023-24. Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair will also be held.

• FY 2021-22 to FY 2023-24 Transaction and Use Tax (Measure PG) update
• Q3 Sales Tax Update (July-September)
• FY 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Review
• Budget Recommendation Discussion
• Chair and Vice Chair Nominations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to develop 0.58 acres into eight detached, three-story dwellings at 12 Village Loop Road. The commission will also hold a discussion regarding recommendations for the Draft Pomona Zoning Ordinance.

• Development of eight detached, three-story dwellings at 12 Village Loop Road
• Variance request for pole and monument signs at 42 Rio Rancho Road
• Discussion on recommendations for the Draft Pomona Zoning Ordinance

Police Oversight Commission

The commission will discuss the appointment of an Inspector General and continue discussions regarding their objectives, goals, and strategy. The meeting also includes a training session on the Brown Act and a review of monthly reports from the police department.

• Appointment of Inspector General
• Commissioner Training on the Brown Act led by Legal Advisor Cristina Talley
• Police Commission Monthly Report (January 2024)
• Discussion of Police Oversight Commission Objectives, Goals, and Strategy

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners will meet to appoint its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the February 2024 to February 2025 annual term. The agenda also includes reviewing revenue and expenditure reports and ratifying three new parking permits purchased in February 2024.

• Appointment of VPD Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2024-2025 term
• Ratification of three new vehicle parking district parking permits purchased in February 2024
• Review of the Vehicle Parking District revenue and expenditure report

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include a garage conversion into an ADU at 550 E. McKinley Avenue and retroactive approvals for vinyl window replacements at two properties in the Wilton Heights Historic District.

• ADU conversion at 550 E. McKinley Avenue
• Retroactive window replacement at 426 West Columbia Avenue
• Retroactive window replacement at 470 West Columbia Avenue
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will consider several budget amendments and grant applications. Items include a $300,000 grant from the California Natural Resources Agency and funding for increased park restroom cleaning.

• Resolution to receive a $300,000 grant from The California Natural Resources Agency
• Amendment to increase park restroom cleaning frequency via Merchants Landscape Services, Inc.
• Extension of agreement with R 3 Consulting Group, Inc. for waste collection transition tasks
• Naming the Palomares Park Community Center Main Room as the Belinda Fierro Community Room
• Resolution to submit a grant application for Martin Luther King, Jr Park - Skate Park expansion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review recommendations for the first part of a two-part discussion on the Draft Pomona Zoning Ordinance. The commission will also consider a one-year time extension for a residential project at 1561 Via Estrella. A public hearing regarding eight new dwellings at 12 Village Loop Road is scheduled to be continued to a later date.

• One-year time extension for two single-family units at 1561 Via Estrella
• Discussion on recommendations for the Draft Pomona Zoning Ordinance
• Proposed continuance of development for eight dwellings at 12 Village Loop Road

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will meet to discuss the 2024 maintenance budget and a new funding cycle. The agenda includes a proposal for a $50,000 budget for existing public art projects.

• Approval of December 11, 2023, meeting draft action minutes
• Adopting a $50,000 maintenance budget for the 2024 Public Art collection
• Establishing an Art in Public Places Bi-Annual Funding cycle

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will consider several funding resolutions for the Hope for Home services center. The meeting also includes discussions on legal litigation, public employee appointments, and various city service agreements.

• Acceptance of $396,025 in Mental Health Services Act funding for 31 crisis shelter beds
• Awarding $554,762 to Volunteers of America Los Angeles for Hope for Home site operation
• Acceptance of $240,510 in Measure H funds from SGVCOG for Hope for Home services
• Agreement with TruePani Inc. for service line inventory in the amount of $156,444
• Amendment to Eagle Aerial Solutions agreement for WaterView software totaling $421,734

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review updates regarding Ganesha Park street and trail rehabilitation. The meeting also includes a discussion of a proposed Park Ambassador Pilot Program.

• Ganesha Park Street Improvements and Walking Trail/Steps Rehabilitation Project update
• Proposed Park Ambassador Pilot Program

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review staffing and budget updates. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fine-free library slogans and patron comment card ideas.

• Approval of November 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Staffing update
• Budget update regarding expenditures to date
• Discussion of fine-free slogans and promotional ideas
• Discussion of library patron comment card ideas

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners will review the December 2023 meeting minutes and a revenue and expenditure report. The board will also discuss a recommendation to rename Vehicle Parking District Lot 13 to Manuel Castillejos Plaza.

• Recommendation to rename VPD Lot 13 to Manuel Castillejos Plaza
• Ratification of three new parking permits purchased in December 2023
• Approval of the Vehicle Parking District revenue and expenditure report
• Approval of the December 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Pomona Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two conditional use permits for an existing facility at 350 North Garey Avenue. Staff recommends approving the permits to allow on-site alcohol sales and a public assembly use, pending conditions in resolutions 23-013 and 23-014. The commission will also review a CEQA environmental exemption before voting.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permits 22304-2023 and 22301-2023 for 350 North Garey Avenue
• Staff recommendation to approve on-site alcohol sales and public assembly use under resolutions 23-013 and 23-014
• CEQA Class 1 exemption determination for the project
• Consent calendar vote (agenda lists no specific items)

Police Oversight Commission

The commission will review the December 12, 2023 meeting minutes and receive a presentation on human trafficking from the Pomona Police Department. Members will also discuss monthly reports and their ongoing objectives, goals, and strategy for commission work.

• Human Trafficking Presentation by Pomona Police Department
• Police Commission Monthly Report (December 2023)
• Hit and Run Statistics 2020-2023
• Discussion of Commission Objectives, Goals, and Strategy

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding $50 million in revenue bonds for a new student housing facility. The agenda also includes the kickoff of the 2024-25 fiscal year budget and closed session discussions regarding real property negotiations and the City Manager position.

• Public hearing on $50,000,000 revenue bonds for a student housing facility
• $1,258,358 construction contract award for citywide ADA curb ramps
• $20,893 amendment to Parkwood Landscape Maintenance for bus shelter and trash receptacle services
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4334 regarding the 2022 California Fire Code
• Kickoff for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget process

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will consider a request to convert an existing garage and storage structure into an accessory dwelling unit within the Lincoln Park Historic District. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 year in review and the establishment of an ad-hoc committee for the 2024 Preserve Pomona Awards.

• Public hearing for garage to ADU conversion at 550 E. McKinley Avenue
• Approval of action minutes from June through December 2023
• Establishment of an Ad-Hoc Committee for the 2024 Preserve Pomona Awards
• Staff communication regarding Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for December 2023