Pomona public meetings in 2025

Ethics Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific items, proposals, or decisions are listed for discussion.

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission agenda for December 24, 2025, consists of standard procedural sections including a call to order, public comment, and consent calendar. The only notable item is a cancellation notice listed under the consent calendar, but no specific proposals, hearings, or decisions are detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Consent calendar includes a cancellation notice (no further details provided)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will consider adopting the Art in Public Places Action Plan (2026-2030), a strategic blueprint for public art in Pomona, and review a request for a mural titled 'For All Seasons' at an unspecified location. Both items are discussion items; no public hearings are scheduled. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from October and November 2025 meetings.

• Discussion item: For All Seasons Mural Request – staff report with images and panel placements
• Discussion item: Approval for adoption of Art in Public Places Action Plan (2026-2030) – final draft and community input summary included
• Consent calendar: Approval of action minutes from October 27, 2025 and November 24, 2025 meetings

Board of Library Trustees

The Pomona Board of Library Trustees will conduct its regular meeting following standard procedures such as call to order, roll call, public comment, and staff communication. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy items are listed on the agenda. The meeting is primarily administrative in nature.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items. A city-initiated code amendment to align Pomona's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations with state law, and a variance request for architectural standards at a commercial development on Riverside Drive. The Commission will vote on a resolution recommending the City Council approve the ADU amendment, and on a resolution approving the variance.

• City-wide ADU code amendment to update Section 830.A of the Zoning and Development Code to comply with state law (CODE-000690-2025).
• Variance request for 3200-3214 Riverside Drive to deviate from architectural development standards for four commercial buildings (VAR-000491-2025).
• Both items are statutorily or categorically exempt from CEQA review.
• Public comment limited to agenda items; speaker cards required.

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency will meet to decide on several infrastructure contracts and city codes. Key actions include adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code and approving a parks inventory plan.

• Construction contract for Leonida Builders, Inc. totaling $1,755,891 for Pomona Transit Center ADA Improvements (I)
• Appropriation of $780,440 from Transformative Climate Communities Grant for tree planting and maintenance agreement with San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4364 to implement the 2025 California Building Standards Code
• Approval of the City of Pomona Parks Inventory Plan via Resolution No. 2025-102
• Agreement with Pomona Unified School District for a Pomona Resource Officer (PRO) Program (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

This is a routine procedural meeting. The Board will vote on consent calendar items including approval of October meeting minutes, revenue and expenditure reports for October and November 2025, ratification of three new parking permits issued, adoption of the 2026 regular meeting schedule, and filing of commissioner attendance records. No discussion items are listed.

• Approval of Vehicle Parking District Revenue and Expenditure Report for October and November 2025
• Ratification of sale of three new vehicle parking permits issued in October and November 2025
• Approval of Board of Parking Place Commissioners 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule
• Receive and file 2025 commissioner attendance report
• Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a tentative tract map for a 16-unit for-sale condominium development at 1061 E. Phillips Boulevard, with a staff recommendation for approval. The project is exempt from CEQA under Class 32 (In-Fill Development). The commission will also discuss Part 5 of the Pomona Zoning & Development Code on administration and consider approval of minutes from the November 12 meeting.

• Public hearing: Tentative Tract Map (TRACTMAP-001798-2024) for 16 condominium units at 1061 E. Phillips Boulevard
• Project applicant: Jonathan Ko, Koper Investments
• Staff recommends adoption of PC Resolution No. 25-017 approving the tract map
• Discussion item: Overview of Pomona Zoning & Development Code, Part 5 – Administration
• Consent calendar: Approval of action minutes from November 12, 2025

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission met on December 9, 2025 at the City Council Chambers, 505 S. Garey Ave., Pomona. The commission considered approving the meeting minutes from November 10, 2025. Commissioners discussed the Community Awareness Day event and approved dates for the event. The meeting also reviewed the Police Department Monthly Report for November 2025 and discussed the format of future monthly reports.

• Approval of Police Oversight Commission meeting minutes from November 10, 2025
• Discussion and approval of dates for the Community Awareness Day event
• Review of the Police Department Monthly Report (November 2025)
• Discussion on the structure and format of future monthly police department reports

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the renovation of the Phillips Ranch Park playground using Measure A funds. The body will also review a HEART Team presentation and a pilot park ranger program.

• Phillips Ranch Park Playground Renovation - Measure A
• HEART Team Presentation
• Pilot Park Ranger Program follow-up discussion
• Discussion of Commissioner absences per Commission Bylaws

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for a new detached accessory dwelling unit at 328 E. Pearl Street in the Lincoln Park Historic District. Staff recommends approval. The commission will also decide on two Determination of Historic Significance requests for properties at 1723 Westwood Place and 1760 Cordova Street. Additionally, the commission will discuss creating a Preserve Pomona Awards Ad-Hoc Committee.

• Public hearing for Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-000551-2025) to construct a 400 SF ADU at 328 E. Pearl Street
• Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000594-2025) for 1723 Westwood Place
• Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000611-2025) for 1760 Cordova Street
• Discussion on creating a Preserve Pomona Awards Ad-Hoc Committee and selecting members

Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee

The Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee will discuss updates on fire hazard designation changes from CAL FIRE and current abatement efforts. They will also review the FY2025/26 budget, tree maintenance costs and funding, and a methodology for calculating commercial property assessments. Additionally, the committee will receive information on potential replacement of the monument flag and related lighting improvements.

• Discuss recommended fire designation changes from CAL FIRE and current abatement efforts
• Review FY2025/26 budget update with attached expenditure and budget reports
• Review tree maintenance costs and funding levels within the district
• Review commercial property assessment calculation methodology based on parcel acreage
• Receive information on potential monument flag replacement and lighting improvements

City Council / Housing Authority

The Pomona City Council will consider several items, including adopting meeting minutes, extending non‑exclusive towing franchises, receiving a $120,000 Metropolitan Water District grant and amending a $70,000 contract with Conserv Construction, and approving tract maps for new residential projects. It will also vote on a water easement vacation, a supplemental law‑enforcement budget amendment, and award a $5,264,355 construction contract to Fidelity Builders for major rehabilitation at 252 E. 4th Street.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 4361 extending towing franchises for three years
• Adopt Resolution receiving $120,000 MWD grant and amend Conserv Construction contract to $220,000
• Approve Tract Map No. 84154 for a 45‑unit townhome at 1707 N. Towne Avenue
• Approve Tract Map No. 83188 for a 12‑unit residential development at 1137‑1149 W. Phillips Boulevard
• Award a $5,264,355 construction contract to Fidelity Builders for 252 E. 4th Street rehabilitation

Ethics Commission

The Pomona Ethics Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss items on the consent and discussion calendars. The meeting will include a public comment period and staff communications.

• Consent Calendar
• Discussion Calendar
• Public Comment
• Staff Communication
• Adjournment

Planning Commission

The Pomona Planning Commission will conduct standard procedural business, including a call to order, public comment, and a consent calendar vote. No specific projects, rezoning proposals, or contracts are listed on the agenda. A public hearing is scheduled, but no particular items are identified for discussion.

• Consent calendar items (no specific items detailed)
• Public hearing (no specific projects listed)
• Commissioner communication (procedural update)
• Standard procedural steps (call to order, roll call, public comment)

Community Life Commission

The Community Life Commission will vote to approve the regular minutes from its September 23, 2025 meeting. It will hear the City Manager’s Report dated November 13, 2025. The commission will discuss its participation on the Mayor’s Task Force, the "Going Dark" initiative in December, and brainstorm ideas for promoting the commission. A quick fact sheet will also be reviewed.

• Approval of regular minutes for September 23, 2025
• City Manager’s Report (11-13-25)
• Participation on Mayor’s Task Force
• Going Dark in December
• Brainstorming ideas to promote the Community Life Commission

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss and potentially approve a Call for Art for the Siemens Manufacturing site at 1237 East County Road, and review the draft Art in Public Places Program Action Plan for 2026-2030. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting includes standard public comment and consent calendar procedures.

• Approval of Release of Call for Art on Private Development (Siemens Manufacturing, 1237 East County Road)
• Review of Draft Art in Public Places Program Action Plan (2026-2030)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss relocating a mosaic mural from MLK Park to Civic Center Plaza, review capital improvement projects for parks, and consider concept approval for La Casita. The consent calendar includes approving the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Public comment is also accepted for items not on the agenda.

• Mosaic Mural Relocation from MLK Park to Civic Center Plaza (Discussion)
• Public Works Updates: Capital Improvement Projects for Parks (Discussion)
• La Casita Concept Approval with schematics (Discussion)
• Approval of October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (Consent Calendar)

Ethics Commission

The Pomona Ethics Commission will meet to discuss options for its December meeting due to scheduling conflicts and continue a discussion on candidate training. The agenda also includes a report from an ad-hoc sub-committee and a review of commissioner attendance.

• Discussion regarding December Ethics Commission meeting scheduling
• Continued discussion regarding candidate training
• Report from the Ad-Hoc Scope of Work Sub-Committee
• Approval of October 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding commissioner absences within a 12-month period

Zoning Administrator

The Pomona Zoning Administrator will consider a request to approve a 5-story, mixed-use development at 416 N. Garey Avenue. The project includes 61 residential units and two ground-floor commercial units within the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan.

• Review of Development Plan Review (DPR-000238-2024) for 416 N. Garey Avenue
• Consideration of a 5-story, mixed-use development with 61 residential units
• Approval of Action Minutes from the Zoning Administrator meeting of July 29, 2025

Board of Library Trustees

This meeting of the Pomona Board of Library Trustees includes a presentation from the Art in Public Places Program Manager on a draft resolution, reports from Special Collections and the Local Authors Ad Hoc Committee, a design option for the Poet Laureate name plaque, and planning for the next Junior Poet Laureate recruitment. The board will also consider approving October minutes and canceling the December 2025 meeting.

• Presentation and draft resolution from Art in Public Places Program Manager Jocelyn Ayala
• Discussion of Poet Laureate name plaque design and potential placement within the library
• Planning for recruitment of the next Junior Poet Laureate
• Report from Special Collections (Allan Lagumbay)
• Approval to cancel the December 2025 Board of Library Trustees meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a development plan and tract map for a residential project. The proposal involves building 127 three-story for-sale dwelling units on a 5.5-acre site.

• Development Plan Review (DPR-000445-2025) and Tentative Tract Map (TRACTMAP-000447-2025) for 3101-3191 N. Garey Avenue
• Proposed construction of 127 three-story for-sale dwelling units
• Consideration of CEQA Section 15182 exemption for residential projects pursuant to a specific plan
• Proposed adoption of PC Resolution No. 25-018 and Resolution No. 25-019

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 4359, adopting a Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance of 2025. The consent calendar also includes accepting multiple grants: $45,645 for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety, $20,000 for Motorcycle Safety Education, and $50,000 from the State Homeland Security Grant Program for radios. Several capital improvement budget amendments are proposed, including for park restroom construction, Martin Luther King Jr. Skate Park expansion, and Garfield Park renovation.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 4359 (Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control)
• Accept $45,645 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant from Office of Traffic Safety
• Accept $20,000 Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Grant
• Accept $50,000 State Homeland Security Grant for four Motorola radios
• Amend CIP budget for Park Restroom Construction, MLK Skate Park, and Garfield Park Renovation

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Vehicle Parking District Board will discuss a request regarding RDA funds for the Downtown Parking Structure Project. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items including call to order, public comment, and consent calendar.

• Discussion of RDA Funds for the Downtown Parking Structure Project

Planning Commission

The agenda is largely procedural, including a consent calendar for approving previous meeting minutes and standard public comment periods. The main discussion item is an overview of Part 4 of the Pomona Zoning & Development Code, focusing on land use regulations. No public hearings or action items with specific dollar amounts or projects are listed.

• Approval of October 22, 2025, Planning Commission meeting minutes (consent calendar)
• Discussion: Overview and Discussion of Pomona Zoning & Development Code Part 4 – Land Use

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes and discuss forming an ad hoc committee for the annual report. The agenda also includes a monthly report from the Police Department and a continued discussion on the structure of monthly reports.

• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on establishing an Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee
• Review of Police Department monthly report for October 2025
• Continued discussion on the structure of monthly Police Department reports
• Public comment period available

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding two requests to build detached accessory dwelling units in the Lincoln Park Historic District. The body will also consider 12 separate applications for Mills Act Contracts for properties in the Lincoln Park and Hacienda Park Historic Districts.

• Public hearing for 1,200SF detached ADU at 540 E. McKinley Avenue
• Public hearing for 998SF detached ADU and 88SF porch at 566 E. Jefferson Avenue
• Mills Act Contract request for 1515 Ganesha Place (Hacienda Park Historic District)
• Mills Act Contract requests for 11 properties within the Lincoln Park Historic District
• Approval of October 1, 2025 action minutes

City Council / Housing Authority

The Pomona City Council and Housing Authority will consider several agenda items, including approval of the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes, an amendment to the InfoSend contract for utility bill services, and a resolution to accept $4,448,850 of Tri‑City Mental Health Services Act funding for affordable housing. They will also vote on a public highway at‑grade crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for San Antonio Avenue and a fulfillment agreement for $458,569 of Proposition C funds for street rehabilitation in Districts 2 and 3. Additional items include changes to tow and storage rate schedules and related public hearings.

• Approve City Council/Housing Authority meeting minutes from October 6, 2025
• Amend InfoSend, Inc. contract to extend utility bill printing, posting, mailing and electronic payment services for one year
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑122 to accept $4,448,850 Tri‑City Mental Health Services Act funding for affordable housing
• Authorize the Public Highway At‑Grade Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for San Antonio Avenue
• Enter a $458,569 Proposition C fulfillment agreement with Los Angeles County Metro for Street Rehabilitation – Districts 2 and 3

Community Life Commission

The Pomona Community Life Commission will approve minutes from September and receive reports on police quality of life and the state of homelessness. The body will also discuss its own activities and the commission's schedule for November and December.

• Approval of September 23, 2025, commission minutes
• Presentation on Quality of Life and HEART and Mental Health Unit
• Presentation on the Pomona State of Homelessness
• Discussion on commission activities and goals
• Discussion on commission schedule for November and December

Cultural Arts Commission

The Pomona Cultural Arts Commission will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss the 2026 calendar. The body will also consider a public art pilot program for the Metro A Line Pomona North Station and an update on a mosaic mural project.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 Action Minutes
• Discussion of 2026 Calendar Schedule
• Metro A Line Pomona North Station Public Art Pilot Program
• Update on 2022 Call for Art Mosaic Mural by Gary Lett
• Discussion of Draft Action Plan Outline

Ethics Commission

The Pomona Ethics Commission will hold a regular meeting including public comment, approval of past meeting minutes, and discussion items. The agenda includes a report from the City Clerk on the Ethics Policy Review, a report from the Ad-Hoc Scope of Work Sub-Committee, and continued discussion regarding candidate training. No voting actions are listed beyond approving the consent calendar.

• Approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report from City Clerk: Ethics Policy Review
• Report from Ad-Hoc Scope of Work Sub-Committee
• Continued discussion regarding candidate training

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a tentative tract map for 16 for-sale condominium units at 1061 E. Phillips Boulevard, but staff recommends continuing the item to a date uncertain. The commission will also discuss Part 3 of the Pomona Zoning & Development Code regarding objective design standards. Other items include approval of meeting minutes from October 8, 2025.

• Public hearing for Tentative Tract Map at 1061 E. Phillips Boulevard (16 condos, applicant Koper Investments) – staff recommends continuance
• Discussion of Pomona Zoning & Development Code Part 3: Objective Design Standards
• Consent calendar: Approval of action minutes from October 8, 2025
• General public comment period for non-agenda items

City Council / Housing Authority

The Pomona City Council will vote on the second reading of Ordinance No. 4359, the Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance of 2025, and appropriate $82,000 for rental registry software. Other actions include adopting new sign regulations for the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan, accepting a $492,981 HUD grant for the Housing Authority's Foster to Independence program, and amending the capital improvement budget to fund Palomares Park soccer field rehabilitation ($50,561) and Westmont Park restroom rehabilitation ($17,688). A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation, labor negotiations, and real property negotiations including the Fox Theater.

• Final adoption of Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4359) and $82,000 appropriation for rental registry software
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4360 updating sign regulations in Pomona Corridors Specific Plan
• Acceptance of $492,981 HUD grant for Housing Authority's Foster to Independence program
• Capital improvement budget amendments: Palomares Park soccer field rehab ($50,561) and Westmont Park restroom rehab ($17,688), plus closing other projects
• Closed session on litigation (Julie Taylor v. City), workers' comp settlement for Police Chief, City Clerk evaluation, labor negotiations, and real property negotiations including Fox Theater

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving minutes from August 21 and September 18, 2025, hear a presentation from the Community Services Division, and vote on meeting dates and locations for 2026 and 2027.

• Approve meeting minutes of August 21, 2025 and September 18, 2025
• Community Services Division Presentation
• Approve Parks and Recreation Commission meeting dates and locations for 2026 and 2027

Citizens Oversight Committee

The Citizens Oversight Committee will approve the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting and discuss several financial reports, including the Transaction and Use Tax (Measure PG) totals from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26, the sales tax update for the second quarter of 2025, and a preview of first‑quarter figures for FY 2025-26.

• Approval of meeting minutes for August 21, 2025
• FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26 Transaction and Use Tax (Measure PG) report
• Sales Tax Update 2Q 2025 (April‑June)
• FY 2025-26 First Quarter preview of figures

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will discuss the recommendation to remove Trustee Alexis L. Gordillo from the board. Members will also consider a revised Collection Development Policy to comply with the CA Freedom to Read Act.

• Recommendation to remove Trustee Alexis L. Gordillo from the Board
• Approval of Revised Collection Development Policy (CA Freedom to Read Act)
• Update on Passport Services revenue comparison
• Report from the Local Authors Event Ad Hoc Committee
• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee

The Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee will review and discuss a financial report, traffic safety updates on McKinley Avenue, and an update on the Fairplex Specific Plan application and the 3rd amendment to the Interim Use Agreement. The committee will also vote on approval of the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report on the Fairplex Mitigation Fund
• Reduced speed at McKinley Avenue accident history update
• McKinley Avenue and Canyon Way traffic signal project update
• Fairplex Specific Plan application and 3rd amendment to Interim Use Agreement update

Police Oversight Commission

The Pomona Police Oversight Commission will consider approving minutes from its September 9, 2025 meeting. The main discussion items are the Police Department's monthly report for September 2025 and a review of the structure of these monthly reports. The agenda also includes an Internal Affairs Running Case Log spanning the past year.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Monthly report from the Police Department (September 2025)
• Internal Affairs Running Case Log Report (Sept 30, 2024 – Sept 30, 2025)
• Discussion on the structure of monthly Police Department reports

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners will meet to discuss improvements to Vehicle Parking District (VPD) lots using remaining RDA funds. The board will also review September 2025 financial reports and permit sales.

• Discussion on Vehicle Parking District (VPD) Lot Improvements Using Remaining RDA Funds
• Approval of the Vehicle Parking District Revenue and Expenditure Report for September 2025
• Ratification of the sale of one new vehicle parking permit issued in September 2025

Planning Commission

The Pomona Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal for 59 for-sale condominium units at 700 & 704 E. Foothill Boulevard, including a tentative tract map. The consent calendar includes a one-year time extension for a parcel subdivision at 485 N. East End Avenue. Discussion items cover the second part of a zoning code overview and an introduction to the city's Complete Streets Ordinance and Quick Build project.

• Public hearing: Development Plan Review and Tentative Tract Map for 59 condominium units at 700 & 704 E. Foothill Boulevard
• Consent calendar: One-year time extension for tentative parcel map at 485 N. East End Avenue (subdivision of ~1.12 acres into two parcels)
• Discussion: Overview of Pomona Zoning & Development Code Part 2 of 5 – Basics of Modular Zoning
• Discussion: Introduction to Pomona Complete Streets Ordinance & Quick Build project

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will consider consent items including a $6.7 million amendment to fund the Hope for Home homeless center, a budget amendment, and a $50,000 grant to the Chamber of Commerce. A public hearing is scheduled for a new sign ordinance for the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan, and the council will vote on appointing Armando Yanez to the Police Oversight Commission.

• Award $6,727,021 to Volunteers of America Los Angeles to operate Hope for Home Homeless Services Center
• Adopt resolution to increase FY 2025-26 budget revenue by $345,367 and appropriations by $387,324
• Appoint Armando Yanez to the Police Oversight Commission
• Introduce Ordinance No. 4360 to replace sign regulations in the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan
• Approve $50,000 in quarterly payments to the Pomona Chamber of Commerce

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Determination of Historic Significance for 362 E. 4th Street, with staff recommending the property is not historic and adoption of Resolution 25-026. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Determination of Historic Significance for property at 362 E. 4th Street (DHS-000541-2025) — staff recommends not historic
• Approval of action minutes from September 3, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will review a draft ethics policy and a report from the Ad-Hoc Scope of Work Sub-Committee. Members will also discuss the description and intake form for the ethics web page and candidate training.

• Draft Ethics Policy for discussion
• Report from the Ad-Hoc Scope of Work Sub-Committee
• Draft Ethics web page description and intake form
• Discussion regarding candidate training
• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval of a Development Plan Review for a four-story, 35-unit residential development on two vacant parcels at 1377 N. Garey Avenue. The commission will also consider approving the consent calendar (minutes from September 10) and review commissioner absences per bylaws.

• Public hearing on appeal of Development Plan Review (DPR-000941-2024) for a 35-unit residential project at 1377 N. Garey Ave.
• Consent calendar: approval of action minutes from September 10, 2025 meeting
• Discussion item: review of commissioner absences in excess of three per bylaws (Resolution No. 2021-84)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussion items including commission absences per bylaws, the appointment of an Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee for 2025-2026, and next steps for closing out the current Action Plan 2020-2025. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. No public hearings or items with dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion of Commission Absences per Bylaws, referencing Ordinance and Bylaws 2023
• Appointment of Cultural Arts Commission's Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee for 2025-2026
• Next steps for the Action Plan 2020-2025 (continued from prior meeting)
• Approval of draft minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review nominated names for the Phillips Ranch Greenbelt, Civic Center Plaza Playground, and Meadow View Demonstration Garden, and vote on a recommendation to the City Council. They will also receive a parks funding overview for information and consider forming an ad hoc committee to advise on improvements at Memorial Park.

• Review and recommendation of nominated park names for three sites (Phillips Ranch Greenbelt, Civic Center Plaza Playground, Meadow View Demonstration Garden)
• Receive and file parks funding overview
• Formation of Ad Hoc Committee for Memorial Park improvements (bimonthly meetings for one year)

Board of Library Trustees

The Pomona Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve past meeting minutes and discuss a local authors event, a welcome back celebration, and infrastructure project updates.

• Approval of August 20, 2025 Board of Library Trustees meeting minutes
• Report from the Local Authors Event Ad Hoc Committee
• Discussion on Library Welcome Back Celebration and Open House
• Discussion on Design of Poet Laureate Plaque and Other Recognition Plaques
• Update on Passport Services

City Council / Housing Authority

The Pomona City Council will consider several budget and staffing actions, including amendments to the FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budgets for HHPG and HOME‑ARP funds. It will vote on a $300,000 three‑year contract with Willdan Engineering for on‑call plan‑checking services. Additional items include a new master consultant list for planning and environmental services, a lot merger for an ADU at 950‑956 N. Gordon Street, and a 4% citywide salary increase.

• Award a $300,000 contract to Willdan Engineering for on‑call engineering plan‑check services (3‑year term, 2025‑2028)
• Adopt Resolutions 2025‑113 and 2025‑114 to amend FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budgets for HHPG and HOME‑ARP grant funds
• Approve a new on‑call master consultant list for planning and environmental consulting services
• Approve Lot Merger LM‑11‑2024 for 950‑956 N. Gordon Street (749 sq ft ADU)
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑106 to implement a 4% citywide salary increase for full‑ and part‑time classifications

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners will discuss deferred maintenance and ongoing needs for Vehicle Parking District lots, ADA project updates, and the adopted 2025/26 budget. Consent items include approval of August 2025 meeting minutes, revenue/expenditure reports, and ratification of parking permits (none issued in August). No new decisions are expected on the consent items.

• Discuss deferred maintenance and ongoing needs for VPD lots
• Discuss VPD ADA project updates
• Discuss the adopted 2025/26 VPD budget
• Approve August 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Ratification of new parking permits: none issued in August 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a presentation on Conflict of Interest forms and begin a five-part overview of the Pomona Zoning & Development Code, focusing on policy versus implementation. The consent calendar includes approval of the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion on Conflict of Interest (700) form presented by the City Clerk
• Overview and discussion of Pomona Zoning & Development Code Part 1: Policy vs Implementation
• Approval of Action Minutes from August 27, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

Police Oversight Commission

The Pomona Police Oversight Commission will approve meeting minutes from August 12, 2025, and discuss a youth diversion program update and a proposed commission brochure. The body will also consider canceling or rescheduling the November meeting.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Youth Diversion Program update
• Discussion on a commission brochure
• Discussion to cancel or reschedule November meeting
• Monthly reports from the Police Department

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will first hold a closed session to consider a settlement in the lawsuit City of Pomona v. Shell USA and evaluate the City Manager. In open session, the council will vote on consent items including appointing a police oversight commissioner, approving a Gold Line parking protection plan, creating a $58,000 Compassion Fund, and accepting $1.14 million in Measure A funds. A discussion item will explore Class 4 bike lane and pedestrian improvements along Arrow Highway and North Garey Avenue related to the A Line light rail.

• Closed session: settlement discussion in City of Pomona v. Shell USA (case No. 2:24-cv-03957-MWF-SP)
• Appointment of one Police Oversight Commissioner
• Gold Line (A Line) Parking Protection Plan and mitigation strategies
• Resolution establishing Compassion Fund with $58,000 from General Fund reserves and $62,000 from Mayor/Council Discretionary Fund
• Discussion of Class 4 bike path alternatives along Arrow Highway and pedestrian improvements on North Garey Avenue

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two Determination of Historic Significance requests: one for 1677 N. Garey Avenue and another for 312 W. Franklin Avenue. Staff recommends both properties be found not historic and the adoption of HPC Resolutions No. 25-024 and No. 25-025. The agenda also includes discussion of the Mills Act, the creation of an Outreach Ad‑Hoc Committee, and a pre‑planting of trees mitigation proposal. Consent calendar items include approval of action minutes from July 2 and August 6, 2025.

• DHS for 1677 N. Garey Ave – staff recommends property is not historic; adopt HPC Resolution No. 25-024
• DHS for 312 W. Franklin Ave – staff recommends property is not historic; adopt HPC Resolution No. 25-025
• Discussion regarding the Mills Act
• Establishment and appointment of members to an Outreach Ad‑Hoc Committee
• Pre‑planting of trees as mitigation

Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee

The committee will review budget cost savings, historical water expenditure reports, and a cost-benefit analysis. Members will also discuss pesticide application updates and nominate and vote for a Cal Poly Pomona Subcommittee.

• Discussion of budget cost savings by category
• Review of historical water expenditure reports
• Discussion of resolutions for Assessment Area Map updates
• Pesticide application update
• Nomination and vote for Cal Poly Pomona Subcommittee

Ethics Commission

The Pomona Ethics Commission will review recommendations approved by the City Council and discuss options for November and December meetings due to holiday conflicts. The agenda also includes reports on an ordinance draft, an ethics policy outline, and candidate training.

• Review of recommendations approved by the City Council
• Report from the Ad-Hoc Ordinance Sub-Committee
• Report from the Ad-Hoc Ethics Policy Sub-Committee
• Discussion regarding November and December meeting scheduling
• Discussion regarding candidate training

Planning Commission

The Pomona Planning Commission will meet to discuss a variance request to allow a frontage yard fence to exceed the standard 4.5-foot height limit. The meeting includes a public hearing on the project and the approval of prior commission minutes.

• Variance request to increase fence height from 4.5' to 6' in Residential Neighborhood District 4
• Approval of July 23, 2025 Planning Commission Action Minutes
• Public hearing on project site APN: 8360-026-006
• Discussion items scheduled for later in the meeting
• Adjournment to September 10, 2025

Cultural Arts Commission

The August 25, 2025 regular meeting of the Pomona Cultural Arts Commission has been cancelled. The agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice and standard procedural items; no discussion or public hearing items are scheduled.

Citizens Oversight Committee

The Citizens Oversight Committee will consider approving meeting minutes, then discuss Measure PG transaction and use tax data from FY 2021-22 through FY 2024-25, review a sales tax update for the first quarter of 2025, and consider the proposed FY 2025-26 budget for adoption. The committee will also hold a vote to fill a chair vacancy.

• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY 2021-22 to FY 2024-25 Measure PG transaction and use tax data
• Review of Sales Tax Update for first quarter 2025 (January-March)
• Consideration of FY 2025-26 proposed budget for adoption
• Voting on committee chair vacancy

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Pomona Parks and Recreation Commission will consider routine agenda items and, under the consent calendar, approve the minutes from its July 17, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes a public comment period, commissioner updates, and staff communications. No other substantive actions are listed for this meeting.

• Approve July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (consent calendar)
• Public comment session
• Commissioner communication
• Staff communication
• Adjournment

Board of Library Trustees

The Pomona Board of Library Trustees will approve the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes and the July 2025‑June 2026 library holiday closure dates. Trustees will discuss plans for the library's grand reopening celebration, the design of poet laureate and other recognition plaques, and updates on summer programs, passport services, special collections, and infrastructure projects. Additional reports from the Local Authors Event Ad Hoc Committee, Friends of the Pomona Public Library, the Library Foundation, and Support Our Pomona Public Library will also be presented.

• Approval of Board of Library Trustees meeting minutes from July 16, 2025
• Approval of July 2025‑June 2026 Library Holiday Closure Dates
• Discussion of plans for the Library Grand Reopening Celebration
• Update on the Library Infrastructure Project and operational plans
• Design of Poet Laureate plaque and other recognition plaques

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board will consider amending its policy for selecting a representative to the Downtown Pomona Owners Association Board and appoint a commissioner to fill the term ending February 2027. They will also receive a demonstration on online VPD permit payments. Consent items include approval of July meeting minutes, the July revenue and expenditure report, ratification of four new parking permits issued in July, and the attendance report through July. The agenda includes public comment and commissioner communication.

• Amendment of the VPD Downtown Pomona Owners Association Board Representative Policy and appointment of a VPD commissioner to complete the term ending February 2027
• Demonstration on online VPD permit payments
• Approval of the Vehicle Parking District Revenue and Expenditure Report for July 2025
• Ratification of the sale of four new vehicle parking permits issued in July 2025
• Approval of the July 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Pomona Planning Commission agenda for August 13, 2025, contains only procedural items and a single consent calendar item: a cancellation notice. No public hearings, discussion items, or other business are scheduled. The meeting may be cancelled.

• Consent Calendar: Cancellation Notice

Police Oversight Commission

The Pomona Police Oversight Commission will consider approving minutes from its June 10, 2025 meeting, discuss the development and approval of a commission brochure, and receive monthly reports from the Police Department for June and July 2025, including Internal Affairs case logs. Public comment and commissioner communications are also scheduled.

• Consent calendar: approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on development and approval of a commission brochure (draft attached)
• Monthly Police Department report for June 2025
• Monthly Police Department report for July 2025
• Internal Affairs Running Case Log reports covering periods from July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Major Certificates of Appropriateness: one to legalize 24 unpermitted vinyl windows at 1515 Ganesha Place (continued from July 2), one for a new 1,200-square-foot ADU at 376 E. Alvarado Street, and one for a new 800-square-foot ADU at 1627 N. Park Avenue. The Commission will also discuss two Determinations of Historic Significance for properties at 253 E. Seventh Street and 1084 W. Mission Blvd., as well as heritage workshop planning and street tree conflicts on Gibbs Street.

• Continued public hearing on Major Certificate of Appropriateness for 24 unpermitted vinyl windows at 1515 Ganesha Place (Hacienda Park Historic District)
• Request to approve new 1,200 sq ft ADU at 376 E. Alvarado Street (Lincoln Park Historic District)
• Request to approve new 800 sq ft ADU at 1627 N. Park Avenue (Hacienda Park Historic District)
• Determination of Historic Significance for 253 E. Seventh Street
• Determination of Historic Significance for 1084 W. Mission Blvd. – staff recommends finding not historic

City Council / Housing Authority

The Pomona City Council will consider approving nearly $1.94 million in state mental health funding to operate 71 crisis shelter beds at the Hope for Home Homeless Services Center, along with $93,645 in Measure A funds for a Homeless Incentive Program. Other consent items include a third amendment to the Fairplex interim use agreement, creating a public art registry, and applying for a California Cultural District grant with a $10,000 match. The meeting also includes a closed session on pending litigation.

• Accept $1,943,625 in Tri-City Mental Health Services Act funding for 71 crisis shelter beds at Hope for Home
• Approve Third Amendment to Interim Use Agreement with Fairplex for specific plan processing
• Adopt resolution to apply for California Art Council grant to establish Pomona as a Cultural District with $10,000 match
• Accept $93,645 in Measure A funds for Homeless Incentive Program
• Adopt investment policy for FY 2025-26 for public funds

Pomona Public Financing Authority

The Pomona Public Financing Authority will consider three items: approving the September 9, 2024 meeting minutes, confirming the appointment of the Deputy Development Services Director to the Authority, and adopting the FY 2025-26 annual budget. The budget adoption is presented as Resolution No. 2025-01 with supporting documents. All items are on the regular meeting agenda for August 4, 2025.

• Approve Pomona Public Financing Authority minutes from September 9, 2024
• Confirm appointment of Deputy Development Services Director as a board member
• Adopt FY 2025-26 Annual Budget (Resolution No. 2025-01)
• Review staff report and budget documents for FY 2025-26

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider a development plan review for two vacant parcels. The proposal involves building a 4-story residential complex with 35 units and on-site amenities.

• Development Plan Review (DPR-000941-2024) for 1377 N. Garey Avenue
• Proposed 4-story residential development with 35 units on +/- .48 acres
• Proposed adoption of ZA Resolution No. 25-007
• Consideration of a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for in-fill development

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will hold a public hearing on a mural permit for 1321 E. Holt Avenue. Discussion items include the 2025 Chalk Art Festival, conservation of the public art collection for FY 25-26, and formation of an ad-hoc advisory committee. The commission will also discuss the unveiling of the Garey Underpass mural. Consent calendar approval of June meeting minutes is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on Mural Permit (MURAL 000527-2025) for 1321 E. Holt Avenue
• Discussion of Chalk Art Festival 2025 with draft resolution
• Conservation of Public Art Collection budget for FY 25-26 with draft resolution
• Establishment of Cultural Arts Commission Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee 2025-2026
• Discussion of unveiling for Garey Underpass (Area 1) mural

Ethics Commission

The Pomona Ethics Commission will consider approving the minutes from its June 26, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will receive reports from the ad‑hoc Ordinance, Ethics Policy, and Scope of Work sub‑committees. The commission will also discuss the city’s Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Hotline. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve June 26, 2025 Ethics Commission meeting minutes
• Report from the Ad‑Hoc Ordinance Sub‑Committee (draft ordinance)
• Report from the Ad‑Hoc Ethics Policy Sub‑Committee
• Report from the Ad‑Hoc Scope of Work Sub‑Committee
• Discussion regarding the Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Hotline

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a gas station and convenience market. The body will decide whether to allow the sale of off-site beer and wine at the location.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP-000104-2025) for Type 20 ABC License at 1518 N. Garey Avenue
• Selection of the Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Life Commission

The Community Life Commission will approve the June 22, 2025 meeting minutes and hold a discussion on homelessness in Pomona, the "Going Dark" program planned for August, and recommendations for reference sheets from commissioners.

• Approve Community Life Communication Regular Meeting Minutes for June 22, 2025
• Discussion on homelessness in Pomona (presented by Donyielle Holley, Housing Stabilization Manager)
• Discussion on "Going Dark" program scheduled for August
• Review of reference sheet recommendations from commissioners

City Council / Housing Authority

The Pomona City Council will consider a resolution directing Los Angeles County to add delinquent solid waste collection charges as a special assessment on property tax rolls for FY 2025-26 and to record liens on delinquent parcels. The meeting also includes approval of the Downtown Pomona PBID annual report, adoption of a budget amendment with a $7,800 grant, and several historic preservation appeal hearings. All items will be heard in public hearings before any votes are taken.

• Resolution to levy delinquent trash collection charges as a special assessment on property taxes (Resolution 2025-47)
• Adopt resolution approving Downtown Pomona PBID annual report and FY 2025-26 assessments (Resolution 2025-91)
• Amend FY 2025-26 operating budget and appropriate $7,800 grant from Tri‑City Mental Health Services (Resolution 2025-89)
• Public hearings on historic preservation appeals for 1533 Indian Hill Blvd and 2250 North Garey Ave (Resolutions 2025-69, 2025-87)
• Public hearing on levy of assessments for the Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District (Resolution 2025-90)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will consider approving minutes from May and June 2025 meetings. They will discuss the post-construction library reopening celebration, receive a report from the Local Authors Event Ad Hoc Committee, and consider canceling the August 2025 meeting. An update on the library infrastructure project and operational plans is also scheduled for discussion.

• Discussion on post-construction library reopening celebration
• Report from the Local Authors Event Ad Hoc Committee
• Discussion on cancellation of August 2025 Board meeting
• Library Infrastructure Project and Operational Plans Update
• Approval of meeting minutes from May and June 2025

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will approve Development Plan Review DPR‑022671‑2023 and adopt ZA Resolution No. 25‑006 for an eight‑unit residential project on a 0.49‑acre site at 1423 S. Gibbs Street in Residential Neighborhood District 1. The board will also approve the action minutes from the July 2, 2025 Zoning Administrator meeting and will move the review of DPR‑000941‑2024 (1377 N. Garey Avenue) to July 29, 2025. Both projects are slated for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption under CEQA.

• Approve action minutes from the Zoning Administrator meeting of July 2, 2025.
• Approve DPR‑022671‑2023 for an eight‑unit housing development at 1423 S. Gibbs Street and adopt ZA Resolution No. 25‑006, subject to conditions.
• Consider a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for the 1423 S. Gibbs Street project under CEQA.
• Motion to continue DPR‑000941‑2024 (1377 N. Garey Avenue) to July 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
• Consider a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for the 1377 N. Garey Avenue project under CEQA.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a city-initiated amendment (SPA-001401-2024) to Section 2.9 of the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan, requiring all signs in the plan area to follow the Pomona Zoning and Development Code Section .630. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 25-010, with a CEQA exemption under the General Rule. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Public hearing on Specific Plan Amendment SPA-001401-2024 to revise sign regulations citywide within the Corridors Specific Plan area
• Staff recommendation to adopt PC Resolution No. 25-010, subject to conditions
• Proposed CEQA exemption under Section 15061(b)(3) General Rule

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will consider approving the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes and then discuss developing a commission brochure. They will also receive the monthly report from the Pomona Police Department, including an internal affairs case log. Public comment will be heard; the Inspector General will not attend.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on development and approval of a commission brochure
• Monthly report from the Police Department (June 2025) with IA case log from 7/1/24 to 7/1/25

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will consider consent calendar items including awarding a $5.4M construction contract for the rehabilitation of 252 E. 4th Street, a $900K water quality lab testing agreement, and adoption of fire hazard severity zone designations. The council will also accept $676,100 in grant funds from Pomona Unified School District. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation.

• Award $5,411,712 construction contract to PUB Construction Inc. for rehabilitation of 252 E. 4th Street
• Adopt Ordinance No. 4347 adopting Fire Hazard Severity Zone designations per CAL FIRE recommendations
• Accept $676,100 grant from Pomona Unified School District for Outdoor & Active in 2025-26
• Approve $900,000 three-year agreement with Eurofins Eaton Analytical for water quality lab testing
• Approve $177,092 contract to Z&K Consultants for construction management services for 252 E. 4th Street

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings on two development plan reviews for new housing projects. Both projects are recommended for approval by staff, with resolutions and conditions. The consent calendar includes approval of the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for 15 attached three-story dwellings at 252 W. Franklin Avenue on a 0.56-acre parcel
• Public hearing for a 9-unit housing development at 2185 N. Towne Avenue on a 0.20-acre lot
• Staff recommends approval of both projects with CEQA Class 32 Categorical Exemptions
• Consent calendar: approval of action minutes from June 18, 2025 meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will vote to approve the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hold a public hearing on a request to deny a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for 1515 Ganesha Place, which seeks to legalize 24 unpermitted vinyl windows. The commission will also consider two Determination of Historic Significance requests for restroom facilities at John F. Kennedy Park (1150 Fairplex Drive) and Tony Cerda Park (450 W. Grand Avenue).

• Approve Action Minutes for the Historic Preservation Commission meeting of April 2, 2025.
• Public hearing on MAJCOA-000360-2025 for 1515 Ganesha Place; staff recommends denial and adoption of Resolution No. 25-020.
• Determine historic significance DHS-000418-2025 for restroom at 1150 Fairplex Drive; staff recommends finding not historic and adopting Resolution No. 25-017.
• Determine historic significance DHS-000417-2025 for restroom at 450 W. Grand Avenue; staff recommends finding not historic and adopting Resolution No. 25-016.

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet to review reports from sub-committees focused on ordinances, the Code of Ethics Policy, and the Scope of Work. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from May 22, 2025.

• Approval of May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report from the Ad-Hoc Ordinance Sub-Committee
• Report from the Ad-Hoc Code of Ethics Policy Sub-Committee
• Report from the Ad-Hoc Scope of Work Sub-Committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission agenda for June 25, 2025, contains only procedural items: call to order, public comment, and a consent calendar with a single cancellation notice. No public hearings or discussion items are listed, making this a largely administrative meeting.

• Consent calendar includes a cancellation notice (details not specified in agenda)

Community Life Commission

The commission will hear a presentation on Housing Authority housing project proposals and consider the removal of Commissioner Theresa Minero due to three or more absences. The consent calendar includes approval of the May 27 meeting minutes.

• Presentation – City of Pomona Housing Authority Housing Project Proposals
• Staff report on removal of Commissioner Theresa Minero (three or more absences)
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from May 27, 2025
• Discussion: steps for creating an ordinance
• City Manager's Weekly Report – June 12, 2025

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will meet to discuss the closing steps of the current 2020-2025 Action Plan. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from May 15, 2025.

• Discussion of next steps for the Action Plan 2020-2025
• Approval of Action Minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings on two development plan reviews. The first is a 10-unit housing project on a 0.72-acre lot at 1438 W. 11th Street, with a recommendation to approve and adopt Resolution 25-002. The second is a major facade remodel of a Jack-in-the-Box restaurant at 100 E. Holt Avenue, including a small demolition and addition, with a recommendation to approve Resolution 25-003. Both items include CEQA exemptions.

• 10-unit housing development at 1438 W. 11th Street (APN: 8349026059) in RND1 zone
• Jack-in-the-Box facade remodel at 100 E. Holt Avenue with 154 sq ft demolition and 20 sq ft addition
• Staff recommends approval of ZA Resolution 25-002 for the housing project
• Staff recommends approval of ZA Resolution 25-003 for the restaurant remodel
• Both projects seek categorical exemptions (Class 32 infill and Class 1 existing facilities) from CEQA

Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee

The Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee will discuss reducing the speed limit near the Fairplex, receive an update on the McKinley Avenue and Canyon Way traffic signal project, and hear information on a request for a traffic signal at White Avenue at Burdick Drive. The committee will also review a June 2025 financial report and approve the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Discussion on reducing the speed limit near the Fairplex
• McKinley Avenue and Canyon Way traffic signal project update
• Information on request to install a traffic signal at White Avenue at Burdick Drive
• June 2025 Fairplex Mitigation Fund Financial Report
• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hear an update on the Library Infrastructure Project and Operational Plans. They will also discuss recognizing a Poet Laureate at the July 7 City Council meeting. A report from the Local Authors Event Ad Hoc Committee and an update on library programs and events are on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding Poet Laureate Recognition at the July 7, 2025 City Council meeting
• Library Infrastructure Project and Operational Plans Update
• Report from the Local Authors Event Ad Hoc Committee
• Update on Library Programs and Events
• Presentation: Allan Lagumbay awarded Preservationist of the Year by the City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss initiating the park naming process for the Phillips Ranch Greenbelt, Civic Center Plaza Park, and the MeadowView Demonstration Garden. They will also consider a proposal from the Boy Scouts of America to steward two free community libraries and discuss how Measure Y will affect community services. Consent calendar includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Initiation of park naming process for Phillips Ranch Greenbelt, Civic Center Plaza Park, and MeadowView Demonstration Garden
• Discussion of Boy Scouts of America proposal to steward two free community libraries
• Discussion on how Measure Y will affect community services
• Approval of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (consent calendar)

City Council / Housing Authority

The Pomona City Council will consider awarding multiple contracts, including four water treatment material contracts totaling $9,156,385. Other actions include a $3,682,000 street preservation contract and a six-month tree maintenance extension for $624,775. The council will also recognize Pride Month and Juneteenth with proclamations.

• Award $2,803,353 to Purolite, LLC for perchlorate resin and $3,707,032 to Evoqua Water Technologies for resin
• Award $1,323,000 each to Carbon Activated Corp. and Karbonous Inc. for granular activated carbon
• Award $3,682,000 to Onyx Paving for citywide street preservation (FY 24-25)
• Extend tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists for six months at $624,775
• Approve sole-source vendors for Pomona Police Department uniforms and equipment

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners will review financial reports and the sale of four new parking permits. The body is also discussing the removal of commissioners with three or more absences and appointing a Downtown Pomona Owners Association representative.

• Ratification of the sale of four new vehicle parking permits issued in April and May 2025
• Recommendation to City Council for removal of commissioners with three or more absences
• Appointment of a Downtown Pomona Owners Association Board Member Representative for June 2025 through June 2026
• Approval of Revenue and Expenditure Reports for April and May 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to build a three-story, 20-unit condominium building with parking and amenities at 2145 N. Garey Avenue. The applicant seeks approvals for a Development Plan Review, Tentative Tract Map, and Conditional Use Permit, along with a CEQA categorical exemption. The Commission will also discuss regulations regarding circular driveways and consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on a 20-unit condominium project at 2145 N. Garey Avenue requiring Development Plan Review, Tentative Tract Map, and Conditional Use Permit
• Staff recommendation to approve the project with conditions and adopt PC Resolutions No. 25-007, 25-008, and 25-009
• Discussion item on regulations for circular driveways
• Consent calendar: approval of action minutes from the May 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will discuss and review Pomona Police Department personnel complaints. The meeting also includes presentations on the Quality of Life Unit and Neighborhood Watch, a monthly police report, and a presentation on police interactions with outside agencies. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes from April and May 2025.

• Discussion regarding review of Pomona Police personnel complaints
• Presentation on Pomona Police Department's Quality of Life Unit & Neighborhood Watch
• Monthly report from the Police Department (May 2025) and IA report (11-14-2025 to 05-31-2025)
• Presentation on Pomona Police Department’s interaction with outside agencies
• Approval of April 8, 2025 (revised) and May 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings to determine the historic significance of four properties: 835 N. Myrtle Avenue, 1057 E. Mission Boulevard (a former McDonald's with Googie architecture), 800 W. Lexington Avenue (Martin Luther King, Jr. Park restroom and shade structure), and 1060 W. Mission Boulevard. Staff recommends that three of the properties be found not historic and one building at 1060 W. Mission be designated historic. The commission will also discuss street tree species conflicts in Lincoln Park and streetlights in historic districts.

• Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000329-2025) for 835 N. Myrtle Avenue – staff recommends not historic
• Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000112-2025) for 1057 E. Mission Boulevard (former McDonald's, Googie architecture) – staff recommends historic
• Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000416-2025) for restroom and shade structure at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park (800 W. Lexington Avenue) – staff recommends not historic
• Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000357-2025) for 1060 W. Mission Boulevard – staff recommends one of four structures historic
• Discussion regarding street tree species conflicts in Lincoln Park and streetlights in historic districts

Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee

The Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss budget updates including contractor invoices, street sweeping notifications and schedule arrangements, and maintenance proposals including the Dr. Brown proposal and a tree maintenance RFP. The consent calendar includes approving the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting.

• Approve meeting minutes for March 4, 2025
• Budget review and updates on contractor invoices
• Street sweeping updates: resident notification, signage clarification, schedule arrangement
• Maintenance update: Dr. Brown proposal, riparian overview, tree maintenance RFP

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the FY 2025-26 operating budget, Housing Authority budget, and five-year capital improvement program, including a $1.9 million discretionary payment to CalPERS. Consent items include amending the CIP budget for Holt Avenue Corridor Improvements ($403,169), approving the street lighting and landscaping district engineer's report with annexation of 125 parcels and assessment levy, awarding a $481,409 contract for a Safety Action Plan, and approving a summer concert series MOU with 909 Open Market.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2025-26 operating budget, housing budget, five-year capital plan, and $1.9M CalPERS payment
• Amend CIP budget for Holt Avenue Corridor Improvements, appropriating $403,169 in Proposition C funds
• Approve Engineer's Report for Consolidated Citywide Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District, annexing 125 parcels and setting July 21 public hearing
• Award $481,409 contract to TJKM Transportation Consultants for Pomona Safety Action Plan
• Approve MOU with 909 Open Market for 2025 summer concert series (four concerts June-September)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an off-sale beer and wine license at an existing convenience store at 22 Rio Rancho Road. Staff recommends denial, citing proximity to other alcohol outlets and crime data. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the May 14 meeting.

• Public hearing continued from April 23 on CUP-001787-2024 for Type-20 (off-sale beer and wine) alcohol license at 22 Rio Rancho Road
• Staff recommends denial; draft Resolution No. 25-004 attached
• Project qualifies for CEQA Class 1 categorical exemption for existing facilities
• Consent calendar includes approval of May 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Attachments include police reporting district map, crime data for 2024, and nearby collision summary

Community Life Commission

The Community Life Commission will discuss several items, including a presentation on Tri City Mental Health Services. The commission will also consider a cancellation policy for its meetings, an update to a promotional ad in the recreational guide, and training on Robert's Rules and the Brown Act. Additionally, the commission will approve the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of March 25, 2025 Community Life Commission regular meeting minutes
• Tri City Mental Health Services presentation
• Discussion of a cancellation policy for commission meetings
• Update to the promotional ad in the recreational guide
• Robert's Rules/Brown Act training for commissioners by the City Clerk's Office

Cultural Arts Commission

The Pomona Cultural Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 26, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, public comment, and a consent calendar.

• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Consent calendar for items to be enacted by a single motion
• Next meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025

Ethics Commission

The Pomona Ethics Commission will consider approving April 24 meeting minutes, hear reports from its Ad-Hoc Policy and Ad-Hoc Ordinance subcommittees, and begin a discussion on the city's Ethics Policy. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled; the meeting focuses on internal procedural updates and policy review.

• Approval of April 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Report from Ad-Hoc Policy Sub-Committee
• Report from Ad-Hoc Ordinance Sub-Committee
• Commission discussion on Ethics Policy

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The board will also review library infrastructure project updates and regulations regarding Senate Bill 1383.

• Discussion of FY 2025-26 Library Proposed Budget
• Discussion of Senate Bill 1383 as it pertains to public libraries
• Library Infrastructure Project and Operational Plans Update
• Report from Local Authors Event ad hoc committee for August or September 2025 event
• Recognition of Poet Laureate and Junior Poet Laureate

Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee

The Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee will discuss updates on traffic signal projects at McKinley Avenue and Canyon Way, as well as upgrades at McKinley Avenue and Garey Avenue. The agenda also includes a discussion on wayfinding and traffic signs. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on McKinley Avenue and Canyon Way Traffic Signal Project
• Discussion of wayfinding and traffic signs
• Update on traffic signal upgrades at McKinley Avenue and Garey Avenue

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will decide whether to authorize outside counsel to investigate and prosecute employer wage theft and apply for a California Labor Commission grant. Other discussion items include PVTA Get About service reductions, Ethics Commission recommendations, and adoption of a council expense fund allocation policy. The consent calendar includes an easement to Southern California Edison for the West Valley Connector Project, approval of the FY 2025-26 SB-1 road projects list, and several utility contracts.

• Authorize outside counsel to investigate and prosecute wage theft and apply for California Labor Commission grant (Item 11)
• Grant of easement to Southern California Edison for electrical infrastructure at 100 W. Commercial St. for West Valley Connector Project (Item 2)
• Approve list of FY 2025-26 projects funded by SB-1 Road Repair and Accountability Act (Item 3)
• Discuss PVTA Get About service reduction (Item 8)
• Adopt City Council Expense Fund Allocations Policy (Item 10)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss two items: an overview of the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Grant (Pomona ACTS) presented by Day One and Active SGV, and the Ganesha Park Stormwater Capture Project. The commission will also consider approving the meeting minutes from April 17, 2025.

• Discussion of Pomona ACTS / Transformative Climate Communities Grant overview
• Discussion of Ganesha Park Stormwater Capture Project
• Consider approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss a mural permit (MURAL-000370-2025) for 255 W. Mission Blvd, a public art restoration request for the Metrolink North Pomona Station faux water tower, an amendment to an existing agreement with artist Raoul Ghymel for the Garey Underpass (Area 1) traffic safety art, and a proposal for preservation of artwork through recognition of the Public Art Registry. The meeting also includes approval of action minutes from March 24, 2025 and public comment.

• Mural permit (MURAL-000370-2025) at 255 W. Mission Blvd
• Public art restoration request for Metrolink North Pomona Station faux water tower
• Amendment to existing agreement with Raoul Ghymel for Garey Underpass (Area 1) call for art for traffic safety
• Preservation of artwork through recognition of the Public Art Registry
• Approval of action minutes from March 24, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Development Plan Review and Tentative Tract Map for a 17-unit townhouse development at 857 W. Monterey Avenue. The project proposes three three-story structures with podium parking and guest parking. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions. The commission will also vote on the minutes from the April 23 meeting.

• Public hearing for Development Plan Review (DPR-000439-2024) and Tentative Tract Map (TRACTMAP-001503-2024) for 17 attached townhouses at 857 W. Monterey Avenue
• Applicant Frank Gallo has requested a density bonus for the townhouse project
• Staff recommends adopting PC Resolution No. 25-005 and 25-006 approving the project
• Consent calendar includes approval of April 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will consider assigning commissioners to fill vacancies on three ad-hoc committees (Use of Force Policy Review, Annual Report, Community Awareness Day), continued from the April 8 meeting. They will also receive monthly reports from the Police Department, including the April 2025 report and an Internal Affairs complaint report covering November 14, 2023 through April 30, 2025. The consent calendar includes approval of the April 8 meeting minutes. Public comment and commissioner communications are also scheduled.

• Assigning commissioners to fill vacancies on Use of Force Policy Review, Annual Report, and Community Awareness Day ad-hoc committees
• Monthly Police Department report for April 2025
• Internal Affairs complaint report covering November 14, 2023 to April 30, 2025
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• One vacant commissioner seat noted

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets and provide staff direction. They will also hold a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-53, which updates the Master Fee Schedule for city services. The meeting is a budget study session.

• Review of FY 2025-26 Proposed Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budgets
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2025-53 adopting annual updates to the Master Fee Schedule
• Proposed FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule for city services
• Attachments include staff report, proposed budgets, and fee schedules

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Pomona Board of Parking Place Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on May 8, 2025. Commissioners will address standard agenda items such as call to order, roll call, public comment, and commissioner communications. The meeting also includes a public hearing, though the specific topic is not detailed in the agenda.

• Public hearing (topic not specified)
• Consent calendar
• Discussion calendar
• Commissioner communication
• Public comment

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a new accessory dwelling unit in the Lincoln Park Historic District. The body will also discuss the historic significance of three other properties to determine if they qualify as historic.

• Public hearing for a 999 square foot detached ADU at 531 E. Kingsley Avenue
• Determination of historic significance for 1433 S. San Antonio Avenue
• Determination of historic significance for 2282 N. Garey Avenue
• Determination of historic significance for 2250 N. Garey Avenue
• Approval of action minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting

City Council / Housing Authority

The council will consider multiple consent items, including a four-year contract for Axon Taser 10 devices not to exceed $786,892.60, and an ordinance sunsetting the Youth Commission to allow youth participation on the Measure Y Accountability Board. A public hearing will discuss compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 relating to public employment. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on four pending lawsuits.

• Award $786,892 contract to Axon Enterprise for Taser 10 devices, with $250,000 initial installment
• Adopt Ordinance No. 4356 sunsetting Youth Commission to expand youth roles on Measure Y Board
• Approve $50,000 increase to Barr & Clark radon testing agreement, total $149,900
• Approve hourly rate increases for Lozano Smith ($295-$395) and AALRR ($385) on special legal counsel panel
• Public hearing on city’s compliance with AB 2561 regarding public employment

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is meeting, but the agenda contains only a consent calendar item (cancellation notice) and no public hearings or discussion items, making it largely procedural. The public comment section references Planning Commission rules, likely due to a reused template.

• Consent calendar includes a cancellation notice (no details provided)
• Public comment section references Planning Commission rather than Cultural Arts Commission
• No public hearings or discussion items listed on the agenda
• Meeting to adjourn to May 26, 2025 regular meeting

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will discuss updated recommendations for the City Council and reports from the Ad-Hoc Bylaws/Ordinance Sub-Committee. The body will also consider an amendment to Pomona Ordinance 807.

• Review of updated Ethics Recommendations for Council
• Discussion of City Ordinance draft 4 1-15--25
• Review of Amendment to Pomona Ord 807 regarding City Council Authority
• Approval of March 27, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Pomona Planning Commission will consider a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP‑001787‑2024) for an existing convenience store at 22 Rio Rancho Road to obtain a Type‑20 off‑sale beer and wine license on a 1.51‑acre lot. Staff recommends denial of the request and will present a draft resolution. The commission will also approve the March 26 action minutes from the consent calendar.

• Public hearing on CUP‑001787‑2024 for off‑sale alcohol license at 22 Rio Rancho Rd
• Staff recommendation to deny the permit and adopt Draft Resolution No 25‑004
• Consent calendar item: approval of March 26, 2025 action minutes

Community Life Commission

This meeting agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as call to order, public comment, consent calendar, and adjournment. No specific discussions or decisions are noted in the agenda.

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will hold a closed session to evaluate the City Clerk's performance. During the regular meeting, the Council will consider a consent calendar including a tract map for a 36-unit residential condominium at 675 E. Mission Boulevard, acceptance of additional $886,900 in Measure H grant funds for the Hope for Home homeless shelter, and a $52,213 agreement for Proposition 47 grant implementation. Other items include a finding of public convenience or necessity for an off-sale alcohol license at a café on W. Mission Boulevard and several budget amendments.

• 36-unit condominium tract map at 675 E. Mission Boulevard including vacation of a public alley
• Acceptance of $886,900 in additional Measure H grant funds for Hope for Home homeless shelter
• Agreement with Institute of Ecological Civilization for $52,213 for Proposition 47 grant implementation
• Finding of public convenience or necessity for off-sale beer and wine license at 101 W. Mission Boulevard, Suite 106
• Appropriation of $2,023,583 from refuse franchise fee fund balance for trust contribution, equipment, and capital reserves

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss staff insights and a recap of the 2025 California Parks and Recreation Society Conference & Expo. The body will also consider approving the meeting minutes from March 20, 2025.

• Approval of March 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff recap of the 2025 California Parks and Recreation Society Conference & Expo

Citizens Oversight Committee

The Citizens Oversight Committee will discuss the FY 2021-22 through FY 2024-25 Measure PG transaction and use tax collections, a sales tax update for Q4 2024, and a preliminary preview of the FY 2025-26 General Fund budget. The committee will also approve minutes from February 2025.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 20, 2025
• Review of Measure PG (Transaction and Use Tax) collections from FY 2021-22 to FY 2024-25
• Sales Tax Update for Q4 2024 (October-December)
• Preliminary preview of FY 2025-26 General Fund Budget

Board of Library Trustees

The Pomona Board of Library Trustees will vote to approve the minutes from its March 19, 2025 meeting. Trustees will hear presentations for National Library Week and a youth‑program briefing by Youth Commissioner Gladis Cabrera. The board will receive updates on the library infrastructure project, the current budget, and special collections. Additional communications from the Friends of the Pomona Public Library and the Library Foundation will be discussed.

• Approval of Board of Library Trustees meeting minutes from March 19, 2025
• Presentation on National Library Week
• Youth Commissioner Gladis Cabrera presentation on youth programs in libraries
• Library Infrastructure Project and Operational Plans update
• Budget update

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and financial reports from March 2025. The body will also ratify the sale of two new vehicle parking permits issued during that month.

• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of the March 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report
• Ratification of the sale of two new vehicle parking permits issued in March 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting is largely procedural, with a consent calendar item for a cancellation notice. No public hearings or discussion items are listed. The meeting includes public comment and commissioner communication.

• Consent Calendar: Cancellation Notice (item F.1)

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will consider approving the revised minutes from February 11, 2025 and the minutes from March 11, 2025. Commissioners will assign a member to fill a vacant seat on ad‑hoc committees, including the Use of Force Policy Review, Annual Report, and Community Awareness Day. The commission will review the Inspector General’s internal investigation report and receive the March 2025 police department monthly and IA complaint reports. Public comment will be accepted after speakers submit speaker cards.

• Approve February 11, 2025 revised minutes and March 11, 2025 minutes
• Assign commissioner to fill vacancy on Use of Force Policy Review ad‑hoc committee
• Review Inspector General internal investigation report
• Receive Police Department March 2025 monthly report
• Receive March 2025 IA complaint report

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council, sitting as the Housing Authority, will hold a public hearing and vote on the Housing Authority's Five-Year Plan for FY 2025-2030 and Annual Plan for FY 2025-26. Other decisions include adopting zoning code amendments for new sign regulations, approving a $323,500 sole-source agreement for well liner replacement, and increasing the Housing Authority's budget by over $2.3 million in HUD funds. The agenda also includes a closed session to evaluate the city manager and discuss labor negotiations and anticipated litigation.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 4355 (environment chapter) and Ordinance 4358 (administrative citation fines for code violations)
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 4357 establishing new sign regulations in the zoning code
• Sole-source agreement with WellTec Services LLC for well liner replacement at City Water Well 25 for $323,500
• Resolution to increase Housing Authority FY 2024-25 budget by $1,855,205 in revenue and $2,311,611 in appropriations from HUD
• Public hearing and approval of Housing Authority Five-Year Plan (FY 2025-2030) and Annual Plan (FY 2025-26)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pomona Historic Preservation Commission will consider three requests for Determination of Historic Significance, with staff recommending each property is not historic. The commission will also vote on approving the Latina/o Historic Context Statement and selecting the 2025 Preserve Pomona Award winners. Consent calendar items include approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000101-2025) for 1674 S. Huntington Street – staff recommends not historic
• Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-001623-2024) for 3255 Pomona Boulevard – staff recommends not historic
• Determination of Historic Significance (DHS-000048-2025) for 1533 Indian Hill Boulevard – staff recommends not historic
• Approval of the Latina/o Historic Context Statement
• Selection of the 2025 Preserve Pomona Award Winners

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion focuses on a specific legal case in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

• Legal conference regarding Chad Jensen and Michael Neaderbaomer vs. City of Pomona; Michael Olivieri; Dennis Cooper and Does1 through 50 (Case No. 20STCV17625)

Ethics Commission

The Pomona Ethics Commission will hear reports from its Ad-Hoc Policy Sub-Committee and Ad-Hoc Bylaws/Ordinance Sub-Committee, which have prepared drafts of a city ethics policy, ordinance, and ethical standards. The commission may discuss and potentially advance these documents. Consent calendar includes approval of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Report from Ad-Hoc Policy Sub-Committee with attached ethics policy draft
• Report from Ad-Hoc Bylaws/Ordinance Sub-Committee with attached ordinance and ethical standards drafts
• Approval of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to allow Mito's Döner Kebap at 168 W. Willow Street to obtain a Type-41 (on-sale beer and wine) alcohol license. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. The Commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss staff report presentations.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit (CUP-001494-2024) for alcohol license at 168 W. Willow Street (Mito's Döner Kebap)
• Consent calendar: Approval of action minutes from January 22, 2025 and February 12, 2025
• Discussion item: Format and content of staff reports and presentations

Community Life Commission

The Community Life Commission will review recommendations for CDBG proposals and various city housing programs. The body will also discuss a five-day work week proposal for community benefit.

• CDBG proposal recommendations
• City of Pomona housing programs presentation by Isabel Abundis
• Discussion on a five-day work week for community benefit
• Approval of February 25, 2025, meeting minutes

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will consider approving minutes from January and February meetings, discuss awarding the 2025 Watercolor Contest, and receive an update on the Action Plan 2020-2025 / Priority Investment List. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items.

• Approval of action minutes from January 27, 2025 and February 24, 2025
• Discussion of 2025 Watercolor Contest Commission Award
• Update on Action Plan 2020-2025 and Priority Investment List

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes on the consent calendar. Discussion items include an overview of the Active SGV partnership and Pomona ACTS Transformative Climate Communities grant, and a discussion of the Ted Greene Restroom/Concession Facility. No action on the two discussion items is specified on the agenda.

• Approve February 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Overview of Active SGV and partnership with Pomona ACTS (TCC Implementation Grant)
• Discussion of Ted Greene Restroom/Concession Facility

Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee

The Fairplex Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the February 2025 through February 2026 term. It will also review a financial update, discuss the McKinley Avenue and Canyon Way traffic signal project, and consider signage and street light locations. The meeting includes approval of October 2024 minutes and public comment.

• Appointment of committee chair and vice-chair for annual term
• March 2025 Fairplex Mitigation Fund financial report
• McKinley Avenue and Canyon Way traffic signal project update
• Discussion of signage and street light locations
• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will discuss the library infrastructure project and operational plan updates, as well as select a trustee to serve as ex-officio liaison to the Pomona Public Library Foundation. They will also consider meeting dates and location changes during the construction period from April to August 2025. An update on library programs and events is scheduled.

• Approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Selection of trustee as ex-officio liaison to the Library Foundation
• Discussion of meeting dates and location during library construction (April–August 2025)
• Update on library programs and events
• Library infrastructure project and operational plan updates

City Council / Housing Authority

At the March 17 regular meeting, the Pomona City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes approval of prior meeting minutes and several contract awards and budget resolutions. Key items include a two‑year, up‑to‑$200,000 sole‑source contract with Axon Enterprise for FususOne police software and equipment, a $409,550 contract for VPD parking‑lot ADA design, and a $200,000 appropriation for citywide park sport‑court improvements. The council will also adopt resolutions for engineering services, plumbing services, and employee benefits brokerage.

• Award a two‑year, up‑to‑$200,000 contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for FususOne software and sole‑source police equipment
• Award a contract up to $409,550 to TKE Engineering for VPD parking‑lot ADA design (Project No. 428‑2590‑XXXXX‑71081)
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to ENCO Engineering agreement for on‑call citywide plumbing services, not to exceed $275,000 for three years
• Adopt resolution appropriating $200,000 of youth commitment funds for park sport‑court resurfacing and restriping citywide (Project No. 428‑2590‑XXXXX‑71069)
• Award a three‑year contract to USI Insurance Services for employee benefits insurance brokerage services

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners meets to consider several routine consent items, including approval of February meeting minutes, a revenue and expenditure report for February 2025, ratification of two new parking permits sold from January 15 to February 26, 2025, and an attendance report. No discussion items or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of February 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Vehicle Parking District Revenue and Expenditure Report for February 2025
• Ratification of two new vehicle parking permits issued Jan 15–Feb 26, 2025
• Receive and file attendance report for February 2025 meeting

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will consider approval of the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will hear a presentation from the Code Compliance Division. The commission will review the February 2025 Police Commission Monthly Report and the IA Complaint Report covering November 14, 2023 to February 28, 2025.

• Approve February 11, 2025 Police Oversight Commission meeting minutes
• Code Compliance Division presentation
• Review Police Commission Monthly Report (February 2025)
• Review Police Commission Monthly IA Complaint Report (Nov 14 2023 – Feb 28 2025)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pomona Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for a new accessory dwelling unit and garage at 1515 Ganesha Place. The body will also vote on determining the historic significance of properties at 1438 W. 11th Street, 1326 S. Palomares Street, and 874 E. Arrow Highway.

• Approval of Action Minutes from February 5, 2025 meeting
• Public Hearing: Major Certificate of Appropriateness for 1515 Ganesha Place (ADU, garage, block wall)
• Determination of Historic Significance for 1438 W. 11th Street
• Determination of Historic Significance for 1326 S. Palomares Street
• Determination of Historic Significance for 874 E. Arrow Highway

Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee

The Phillips Ranch Assessment District Oversight Committee will meet to discuss budget updates and maintenance. The committee is also scheduled to hold elections for new board members.

• Budget review and updates
• Cal Poly proposal update
• New board member elections
• Discussion on street sweeping signs
• Maintenance update

City Council / Housing Authority

The Pomona City Council will vote on accepting a $10.6 million federal grant for a new transportation technologies project, amend housing assistance plans, and appropriate funds for street sweeping signs. Public hearings are scheduled for changes to housing grant programs and budgets. The closed session will evaluate the city attorney and city clerk.

• Resolution to accept $10,621,872 federal ATTAIN grant for Pomona Emerging Transportation Technologies (PETT) project
• Public hearing to amend Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan for 2021-2023
• Public hearing to amend Consolidated Plan and budgets for CDBG, HOME, HOME-ARP grants, including $643,023 HOME-ARP and $785,920 HOME for 252 E. 4th Street rehabilitation
• Approval of $500 monument sign for Manuel Castillejos Plaza at Garey Avenue and Second Street
• Lot merger LM 9-2024 for 618-642 W. Fernleaf Avenue (four-unit townhome project)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet to select a Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will review commission recommendations and legal analysis. The meeting includes a report from the Ad-Hoc Bylaws/Ordinance Sub-Committee regarding a proposed ordinance.

• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Report from the Ad-Hoc Bylaws/Ordinance Sub-Committee on a proposed ordinance
• Review of Commission recommendations and staff/legal analysis
• Approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or public hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

Community Life Commission

The Community Life Commission will consider three consent calendar items to approve meeting minutes from August 27, 2024, October 22, 2024, and January 28, 2025. It will discuss the election of a new chair for the commission. The agenda also includes presentations on a Local Immigration Integration Inclusion Grant and the CDBG FY 2025‑26 Annual Action Plan. Public comment is scheduled.

• Approve August 27, 2024 Community Life Commission meeting minutes
• Approve October 22, 2024 Community Life Commission meeting minutes
• Approve January 28, 2025 Community Life Commission meeting minutes
• Election of a new Chair for the Community Life Commission
• Presentations on Local Immigration Integration Inclusion Grant and CDBG FY 2025‑26 Annual Action Plan

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council and Housing Authority will meet to appoint a new Vice-Mayor and consider several grant acceptances for homeless services. The body will also review software contracts and budget amendments for a local skate park.

• Designation of District 5 Councilmember Steve Lustro as Vice-Mayor
• Five-year agreement with NJBSoft, LLC for SAMS Water software totaling $266,902
• Acceptance of HUD Continuum of Care grant awards totaling $3,364,026
• HUD grant of $500,872 for the Pomona Housing Authority to assist homeless veterans
• Appropriation of $5,950 from salary savings for the Skate Park at Kennedy Park

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to select a chair and vice chair for the commission. The only other action item is approval of the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The agenda is otherwise procedural with no substantive policy items, public hearings, or financial decisions.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 16, 2025

Citizens Oversight Committee

The Citizens Oversight Committee will discuss the Transaction and Use Tax (Measure PG) covering FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25, along with a sales tax update for the third quarter of 2024 and a mid-year budget preview for FY 2024-25. The meeting also includes a community budget forum update, nominations for chair and vice chair, and introduction of new committee members.

• Review of Transaction and Use Tax (Measure PG) data from FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25
• Sales tax update for third quarter of 2024 (July-September)
• FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Preview
• Community Budget Forum Update
• Chair and Vice Chair nominations

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and welcome new trustees. The board will review updates on the library infrastructure project and determine meeting locations during construction from April to August 2025.

• Nomination and election of 2025-26 Chair and Vice Chair
• Library Infrastructure Project and Operational Plan updates
• Determination of meeting dates and locations during construction (April 2025 - August 2025)
• Introduction of 2025-26 Pomona Poet Laureate and Junior Poet Laureate

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners will consider consent items including approval of January meeting minutes, the revenue and expenditure report, and ratification of new parking permits (none were issued in late December 2024 and early January 2025). The discussion calendar includes the appointment of a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the annual term from February 2025 through February 2026. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Ratification of new vehicle parking permits — no permits issued in late December 2024 and early January 2025
• Appointment of chairperson and vice-chairperson for February 2025–February 2026 term
• Approval of Vehicle Parking District revenue and expenditure report
• Receive and file attendance report for commissioners

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a citywide zoning code amendment to remove the old sign regulations and adopt new sign regulations. They will also consider a time extension for a tentative tract map at 1137-1149 W. Phillips Blvd. and a conditional use permit to update an alcohol license at Jake's Market on 1175 E. Philadelphia Street. The commission will also select a chair and vice-chair.

• Zoning code amendment (CODE-001403-2024) to replace sign regulations citywide
• Conditional use permit (CUP-021056-2023) for Jake's Market at 1175 E. Philadelphia Street to upgrade alcohol license from Type-20 to Type-21
• Time extension (EXT-001417-2024) for tentative tract map at 1137-1149 W. Phillips Blvd. extending expiration to October 27, 2025
• Selection of chair and vice-chair for the commission

Police Oversight Commission

The Pomona Police Oversight Commission will meet to approve January 14, 2025 meeting minutes, select a Chair and Vice-Chair, and continue discussion on establishing an ad-hoc committee for a Community Awareness Day event. The commission will also receive monthly reports from the Police Department, including a January 2025 activity report and a complaint report covering November 14, 2023 through January 31, 2025.

• Approval of January 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Establishment of an ad-hoc committee for Police Oversight Commission Community Awareness Day event (continued from January 14, 2025)
• Police Department Monthly Report for January 2025
• Internal Affairs Complaint Report covering 11-14-2023 to 1-31-2025

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a Development Plan Review for a 15-unit rental housing project at 1518 Arroyo Avenue. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions, and a Categorical Exemption under CEQA is proposed. The consent calendar includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for 15-unit rental housing development on 1.07 acres at 1518 Arroyo Avenue (DPR 022550-2023)
• Consideration of Categorical Exemption (Class 32 In-Fill) under CEQA
• Staff recommendation for approval with conditions
• Approval of action minutes from September 4, 2024 Zoning Administrator meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if 407 E. Grand Avenue is historically significant; staff recommends it is not and proposes Resolution No. 25-001. They will also elect a chair and vice-chair, review a 2024 year-in-report, and approve the December 2024 meeting minutes.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Commission
• Determination of Historic Significance for 407 E. Grand Avenue (DHS-001645-2024); staff recommends not historic
• Presentation of 2024 Year-In-Review
• Approval of action minutes from December 4, 2024 meeting

City Council / Housing Authority

The council convenes in closed session for existing litigation, anticipated litigation, and performance evaluations of the city attorney, clerk, and manager. The open-session consent calendar includes a $713,398 contract for ADA curb ramps, a $211,764 purchase of an aerial bucket truck, removal of a parks commissioner for excessive absences, a resolution denouncing intimidation tactics targeting immigrants, people of color, Muslims, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities, and dissolution of the Public Works Ad Hoc Committee. Proclamations for Heart Health Month, Black History Month, and International Holocaust Remembrance Day, plus a regional program update, are also scheduled.

• Award $713,398 construction contract to Garcon Construction, Inc. for ADA curb ramps citywide
• Approve $211,763.50 purchase order for one 2024 Ford F-550 aerial bucket truck for traffic signal maintenance
• Remove Commissioner Audrey Olmos-Govea from Parks & Recreation Commission due to three or more absences in 12 months
• Adopt resolution denouncing intimidation of immigrants, people of color, Muslims, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities
• Dissolve City Council Public Works Ad Hoc Committee, including its environmental and transportation subcommittees

Community Life Commission

The Pomona Community Life Commission will consider several agenda items, including a presentation on Pomona Housing Authority programs and resources by George Montano, approval of the October 22, 2024 regular meeting minutes, and discussion of the commission’s recommendation to the City Council regarding Commissioners Gonzalez and Phillips. Commissioners will also vote to elect a new Chair and Vice‑Chair. Additional items include review of the commission’s 2025 mission and a reference to Municipal Code Section 2‑527 (003).

• Presentation on Pomona Housing Authority programs and resources by George Montano
• Consent calendar item to approve the October 22, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of the commission’s recommendation to the City Council regarding Commissioners Gonzalez and Phillips
• Election of a new Chair and Vice‑Chair for the commission
• Review of the commission’s 2025 mission and reference to Municipal Code Section 2‑527 (003)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss and vote on two resolutions authorizing calls for art at Hamilton Park and the Garey Underpass, and will also consider a resolution and guidelines for the 2025 Watercolor Contest. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the December 12, 2024 special meeting.

• CAC Resolution 2025-001: Call for art at Hamilton Park
• CAC Resolution 2025-002: Call for art at Garey Underpass
• 2025 Watercolor Contest resolution, guidelines, and application
• Approval of December 12, 2024 special meeting minutes

City Council / Housing Authority

The City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes final adoption of an ordinance updating Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations to comply with state law, approval of a $5.87 million agreement with God's Pantry for violence prevention services under Proposition 47, and multiple budget amendments for park improvements. A closed session will discuss two litigation matters.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 4354 updating ADU and Junior ADU regulations
• Approval of a $5,872,199 agreement with God's Pantry for Proposition 47 grant implementation (violence prevention)
• Purchase of a main rotor gearbox from Seaside Helicopters, LLC for $132,300
• Creation of Westmont Park Softball Field Rehabilitation project with $40,000 in CDBG funds
• Appointments to fill District 1 and District 6 vacancies on the Board of Parking Place Commissioners

Ethics Commission

The Pomona Ethics Commission will discuss a draft ordinance from the Ad-Hoc Bylaws/Ordinance Sub-Committee and continue training on Fair Political Practices Commission online videos. Items on the consent calendar include approval of past meeting minutes.

• Review of draft ordinance from Ad-Hoc Bylaws/Ordinance Sub-Committee (City Ordinance draft 4 1-14 -25.docx attached)
• Continued discussion on FPPC online training videos for commissioner training
• Approval of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (special meeting)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a citywide zoning code amendment to update sign regulations, but staff recommends continuing the item to the February 12, 2025 meeting. The consent calendar includes four time extensions for development projects: an 11-unit condominium at 312 W. Franklin Ave, a five-unit residential project at 1320 W. Second St, a 90-room hotel addition at 3101 W. Temple Ave, and a drive-through restaurant conversion at 110 E. Foothill Blvd. The commission will also discuss minor revisions to the zoning code regarding nonconformities and form/frontage exceptions.

• Time extension for 11-unit condominium at 312 W. Franklin Ave (DPR-18140-2022) to Dec 14, 2025
• Time extension for five-unit residential project at 1320 W. Second St (DPR-17398-2021) to Dec 14, 2025
• Second time extension for 90-room hotel at 3101 W. Temple Ave (CUP-014649-2020) to Feb 23, 2026
• Time extension for drive-through restaurant at 110 E. Foothill Blvd (CUP-018542-2022, DPR-018543-2022) to Dec 4, 2025
• Discussion on minor revisions to Pomona Zoning & Development Code for nonconformities and form/frontage exceptions

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a recap of the Pilot Park Ambassador Program, receive a presentation from Hope 4 Home, and consider action on Commissioner Audrey Olmos-Govea's absences per bylaws. They will also approve meeting minutes from November 21, 2024. Public comment and commissioner communications are scheduled.

• Recap of Pilot Park Ambassador Program
• Hope 4 Home Presentation
• Discussion of Commissioner Audrey Olmos-Govea absences within a 12-month period per bylaws
• Approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss several updates including the introduction of the 2025-26 Pomona Poet Laureate, a staffing update, and an update on the Passport Office. They will also hear reports on library programs, events, and a library infrastructure project. Consent calendar includes approval of November 2024 meeting minutes. Public comment will be heard.

• Introduction of 2025-26 Pomona Poet Laureate
• Staffing update
• Update on Passport Office
• Library infrastructure project update
• Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will discuss a report from the Inspector General regarding the Justice 8 Investigation. The body will also review monthly reports from the Police Department and consider establishing a committee for a community awareness event.

• Justice 8 Investigation report from the Inspector General
• Police Department monthly reports and Internal Affairs complaint report (11-14-2023 to 12-31-24)
• Proposal to establish an Ad-Hoc Committee for a Community Awareness Day Event
• Discussion on moving public comment to the end of the agenda

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD)

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners will consider recommending to the City Council the award of a contract to TKE Engineering Incorporated for ADA parking stall improvements consulting services (RFP No. 2024-60). They will also vote on consent items including approval of November 2024 meeting minutes, a revenue and expenditure report, ratification of six parking permits sold in November/December 2024, and an attendance report.

• Recommendation to City Council for award of a contract to TKE Engineering Incorporated for ADA parking stall improvements consulting services (RFP No. 2024-60)
• Approval of November 14, 2024 VPD meeting minutes
• Approval of Vehicle Parking District revenue and expenditure report
• Ratification of six new VPD parking permits sold in November and early December 2024
• Receive and file VPD attendance report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting for a regular agenda that is largely procedural. The only substantive item on the consent calendar is a cancellation notice, with no details provided about what is being cancelled. No public hearings or discussion items are listed.

• Consent calendar includes one item: Cancellation Notice

City Council / Housing Authority

The Pomona City Council meets to act on a consent calendar that includes a $1,645,780 transfer from General Fund reserves to the Pomona Fund for Children and Youth, a $2.58 million bus stop maintenance contract, and an $874,037 police parking lot renovation. The Council will also consider a resolution denouncing intimidation tactics against vulnerable groups and several staffing and budget amendments. A closed session is scheduled for existing litigation.

• Transfer of $1,645,780 from General Fund Reserves to the Pomona Fund for Children and Youth (Resolution 2025-09)
• Award of $2,584,737 three-year contract to Urban Graffiti Enterprises for citywide bus stop maintenance and pressure washing
• Award of $874,037 construction contract to Dash Construction Company for Police Parking Lot Renovations
• Adoption of resolution denouncing intimidation tactics against immigrants, people of color, Muslims, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities
• Amendment of staffing levels and salary schedule for FY 2024-25, including payroll supervisor classification adjustment

Historic Preservation Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The only listed item under the consent calendar is a cancellation notice.

• Cancellation Notice