Pomona meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Pomona council weighs $2.2M transit project, street contracts; no decisions confirmed

Pomona's City Council met Aug. 3 to consider a $2.2 million transit improvement project and more than $1.3 million in street contracts, but minutes have not been published, so no official decisions are confirmed. Several other city boards also held meetings over the past two weeks, all with agendas but no published outcomes.

City Council / Housing Authority (Aug. 3)

The council's agenda included:

• A $2.2 million amendment to the East San Gabriel Valley Sustainable Multimodal Improvements Project (Gold Line transit).
• An $851,050 street rehabilitation contract with Gentry Brothers, Inc. for Districts 2 and 3.
• A $465,970.75 Complete Streets contract with Pavement Coatings Co. for Park Avenue and Orange Grove Avenue.
• A $50,000 annual elevator maintenance agreement with AZTech Elevator Company.
• A budget amendment allocating $10,000 for Paddles for Palomares.

The meeting also included a closed session for legal and property negotiations.

Pomona Public Financing Authority (Aug. 3)

The authority considered Resolution No. 2026-01 to adopt the FY 2026-27 annual budget and the appointment of Karla Shipman to the board.

Historic Preservation Commission (Aug. 5)

The commission held a public hearing on a Major Certificate of Appropriateness request (MAJCOA-000740-2025) for construction of a 1,043-square-foot detached garage and loft at 250 E. Pasadena Street in the Lincoln Park Historic District. It also considered approving minutes from the July 1, 2026 meeting.

Police Oversight Commission (Aug. 11)

The commission reviewed the Police Department's monthly report for July 2026, an internal affairs running case log covering July 31, 2025 through July 31, 2026, and a report from its PD Monthly Reports Ad-Hoc Committee. It also considered approving minutes from July 14, 2026.

Planning Commission (Aug. 12)

The commission held a public hearing on a retroactive Major Oak Tree Permit (MAJOTP-000565-2025) for the unpermitted removal of one mature oak tree at 2047 Pandora Way in the RND1 zone. Staff recommended approval and adoption of Resolution No. 26-011. The commission also considered approving minutes from May 13, 2026.

Board of Parking Place Commissioners (Aug. 13)

This meeting's agenda was procedural only, with no specific items listed.

Coming up

• **Board of Library Trustees** (Aug. 19): Standard agenda with no listed action items.
• **Citizens Oversight Committee** (Aug. 20): Will review Measure PG transaction and use tax data, first-quarter 2026 sales tax figures, and the proposed FY 2026-27 budget. New member Aldo Macias Arellano will be introduced.
• **Parks and Recreation Commission** (Aug. 20): Will discuss potential skate spaces in Pomona and consider initiating a renaming process for Cesar Chavez Park under the city's facility naming policy. Capital improvement project updates are also on the agenda.
• **Cultural Arts Commission** (Aug. 24): Procedural agenda with no specific items listed; next regular meeting is Sept. 28 at 5:30 PM.

All meeting agendas and minutes are available through the city's official channels. Decisions, if any, will be reported once minutes are published.

Pomona boards weigh transit, art, and historic preservation; decisions pending

Pomona's recent government meetings covered a $3.8 million transit project, street repairs, public art, and a historic garage proposal. However, none of the decisions have been confirmed: minutes for all five meetings held between July 27 and Aug. 5 have not yet been published, so the items below were on the agenda but final votes are pending.

City Council / Housing Authority (Aug. 3)

The most consequential agenda was the City Council's, which included a proposed $2.2 million amendment to the East San Gabriel Valley Sustainable Multimodal Improvements Project (Gold Line transit). The council also considered awarding a $851,050 street rehabilitation contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc. for Districts 2 & 3, and a $465,970.75 Complete Streets contract to Pavement Coatings Co. for Park Avenue and Orange Grove Avenue. A $50,000 annual elevator maintenance agreement with AZTech Elevator Company and a $10,000 budget amendment for Paddles for Palomares were also on the agenda. The meeting included a closed session for legal and property negotiations.

Pomona Public Financing Authority (Aug. 3)

The authority met to consider Resolution No. 2026-01, which would adopt the FY 2026-27 annual budget. The board also discussed the appointment of Karla Shipman to the authority.

Cultural Arts Commission (July 27)

The commission held two public hearings: one on the final design plan (PUBART-000122-2026) for three public art components at 501 E. Mission Blvd., and another on a mural permit (MURAL-000257-2026) for a painted mural by artist Joseph Walsh at 395 S. Thomas St. The commission also discussed the 2026 Chalk Art Festival and a draft resolution, and approved the June 22 action minutes.

Community Life Commission (July 28)

The commission received a presentation on community feedback regarding the Shade for People project, presented by Melody Ng. It also discussed re-electing the Chair and Vice Chair, and approved the June 23 meeting minutes.

Historic Preservation Commission (Aug. 5)

The commission held a public hearing on a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-000740-2025) for construction of a 1,043-square-foot detached garage and loft at 250 E. Pasadena Street in the Lincoln Park Historic District. It also approved action minutes from the July 1 meeting.

Coming up

The Board of Parking Place Commissioners is scheduled to meet Aug. 13. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

Pomona Roundup: Council Tackled Transit, Solar, and Grants; Outcomes Pending

Pomona's City Council and several commissions met over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions, so final outcomes are not confirmed. Based on the agendas, the most consequential items were scheduled for the July 20 City Council meeting, including a $205,000 Caltrans grant, a $254,340 construction contract, and a 35-year solar license.

City Council / Housing Authority — July 20

The council agenda listed several funding and contract items:

• **Resolution 2026-37** would increase FY 2026-27 revenue estimates by $205,000 and approve a restricted grant agreement with Caltrans for beautification and workforce development under the Clean California program.
• A **$254,340 construction agreement** with CT&T Concrete Paving Inc. for the Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure for Pomona East End Village Project.
• A **35-year license agreement** with Bluepath Solar JCC Pomona LLC to install electrical conduits on West Seventh Street.
• A single-source purchase order to **SWARCO McCain, Inc.** for traffic signal cabinets, up to $145,000 annually and $725,000 over five years.
• A sole-source purchase order to **Aqua Source Commercial Pool Products** for pool chemicals, up to $150,000 per fiscal year.

The agenda also included a report on e-bikes and micromobility and consideration of accepting Los Angeles County Measure A funds for local solutions. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which items were approved.

Planning Commission — July 22

The Planning Commission was scheduled to address a consent calendar, a public hearing, and discussion items at City Hall. The agenda did not list specific project details. The meeting was set to adjourn to August 12, 2026.

Ethics Commission — July 23

Commissioners were scheduled to approve minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting and receive updates on the city's Code of Ethics and an updated ethics ordinance. No decisions were listed beyond these discussion items.

Cultural Arts Commission — July 27

Two public hearings were on the agenda:

• A final design plan (PUBART-000122-2026) for three public art components at **501 E. Mission Blvd**.
• A mural permit (MURAL-000257-2026) for a painted mural by artist **Joseph Walsh** at **395 S. Thomas St**.

The commission was also set to discuss the 2026 Chalk Art Festival and a draft resolution, and to approve June meeting minutes.

Community Life Commission — July 28

The commission was scheduled to receive a presentation by Melody Ng on community feedback for the Shade for People Project, discuss re-election of the Chair and Vice Chair, and approve June 23, 2026 minutes.

Coming Up

• **Aug. 3 — City Council / Housing Authority:** Agenda includes a $2.2M amendment to the East San Gabriel Valley Sustainable Multimodal Improvements Project, an $851,050 street rehabilitation contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc. for Districts 2 & 3, a $465,970.75 Complete Streets contract to Pavement Coatings Co. for Park Avenue and Orange Grove Avenue, a $50,000 annual elevator maintenance agreement with AZTech Elevator Company, and a $10,000 budget amendment for Paddles for Palomares. A closed session for legal and property negotiations is also scheduled.
• **Aug. 3 — Pomona Public Financing Authority:** The board will consider Resolution No. 2026-01 to adopt the FY 2026-27 Annual Budget and the appointment of Karla Shipman to the authority.
• **Aug. 5 — Historic Preservation Commission:** A public hearing on MAJCOA-000740-2025, a proposal to build a 1,043-square-foot detached garage and loft at 250 E. Pasadena Street in the Lincoln Park Historic District.
• **Aug. 13 — Board of Parking Place Commissioners:** No specific items are listed; the agenda is procedural.

Pomona council to weigh $205,000 Caltrans grant, condo project on Franklin Avenue heads agenda

Pomona's City Council is set to consider a $205,000 Caltrans Clean California grant and a $254,340 construction contract for the Pomona East End Village transportation project at its July 20 meeting, while recent council and commission agendas covered topics ranging from an 11-unit condo development to skateboarding at Ralph Welch Park.

City Council / Housing Authority

The July 6 City Council agenda included approval of Tract Map No. 83563 for an 11-unit residential condominium project at 312 West Franklin Avenue. The agenda also listed a $150,000 deposit to the Sanitation District for a sewer main takeover agreement, a three-year tree maintenance contract with Mariposa Tree Management, Inc., and a catering contract extension with TRIO Community Meals for the Elderly Nutrition Program up to $43,240. The council was also scheduled to adopt official results of the June 2, 2026 primary municipal election and adopt the city's FY 2026-27 investment policy. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so these items reflect what was scheduled, not confirmed outcomes.

The July 20 council meeting agenda includes Resolution 2026-37 to increase FY 2026-27 revenue estimates by $205,000 and approve a restricted grant agreement with Caltrans for beautification and workforce development. Also on the agenda: awarding a $254,340 construction agreement to CT&T Concrete Paving Inc. for the Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure for Pomona East End Village Project, and a 35-year license agreement with Bluepath Solar JCC Pomona LLC to install electrical conduits on West Seventh Street. The council will also consider sole-source purchase orders to SWARCO McCain, Inc. for traffic signal cabinets up to $145,000 annually and $725,000 over five years, and to Aqua Source Commercial Pool Products for pool chemicals up to $150,000 per fiscal year.

Planning Commission

The July 8 Planning Commission agenda listed only procedural items — public comment, consent calendar, and staff communication — with no specific development projects, rezonings, or public hearings. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for July 22 at City Hall, with a public hearing and discussion items on the agenda, followed by adjournment to August 12, 2026.

Police Oversight Commission

The July 14 agenda included a presentation on the FLOCK camera system, a report from the PD Monthly Reports Ad-Hoc Committee, and review of Police Department monthly reports for June 2026. The commission was asked to appoint two commissioners to a new Administrative Protocols Development Ad-Hoc Committee. Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes was also listed.

Board of Library Trustees

The July 15 agenda covered repatriation of Historical Society of Pomona Valley records and materials, a discussion of the library's role in commemorating the 2028 Olympic Games, review of the Study Room Use Policy, a report from the Poet Laureate Ad Hoc Committee, and a library budget update.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The July 16 agenda included discussion of skateboarding at Ralph Welch Park, an update to Chapter 46 Article 10 regarding camping, sleeping, and storage on public property, an update on capital improvement projects, and discussion of Commissioner Jacqueline Elizalde's absences.

Coming up

• **July 20 — City Council / Housing Authority**: Caltrans grant, East End Village construction contract, Bluepath Solar license, and sole-source purchase orders.
• **July 22 — Planning Commission**: Public hearing and discussion items at City Hall.
• **July 23 — Ethics Commission**: Code of Ethics update and ethics ordinance review.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published. Items reflect what was scheduled for action, not confirmed decisions. Readers can verify outcomes through official minutes posted by each body.

Pomona City Council Scheduled to Act on Condo Project, Sewer Agreement, and Election Results

The Pomona City Council was scheduled this month to act on an 11-unit residential condominium project at 312 West Franklin Avenue, a $150,000 sewer infrastructure deposit, and certification of the June 2, 2026 primary election results. Minutes for the meeting have not yet been published, so final outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council / Housing Authority (July 6)

The council agenda for July 6, 2026 listed several consent calendar items for action. The most significant land-use item was Tract Map No. 83563, which would approve an 11-unit residential condominium at 312 West Franklin Avenue. The council was also asked to authorize a $150,000 deposit to the Sanitation District for a sewer main takeover agreement.

Other agenda items included awarding a three-year tree maintenance contract to Mariposa Tree Management, Inc., and extending a catering contract with TRIO Community Meals for the Elderly Nutrition Program by up to $43,240. The council was also scheduled to adopt the official results of the June 2, 2026 primary municipal election. Because minutes have not yet been published, it is not possible to confirm which items were approved, modified, or continued.

Historic Preservation Commission (July 1)

The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing on a proposed traffic circle at Alvarado Street and Palomares Avenue. The project is being reviewed under Major Certificate of Appropriateness MAJCOA-000222-2026. Staff recommended approving the design concept and adopting Resolution 26-025. The commission was also scheduled to approve minutes from its May 20, 2026 meeting. Minutes for the July 1 meeting have not yet been published, so the commission's decision on the traffic circle is not yet confirmed.

Planning Commission (July 8)

The Planning Commission's July 8 agenda listed only procedural items — public comment, a consent calendar, and staff communication. No specific development projects, rezonings, or public hearings were scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming Up

Three meetings are scheduled in the next week:

• **Police Oversight Commission — July 14, 2026:** The commission will review a presentation on the FLOCK camera system, hear a report from the PD Monthly Reports Ad-Hoc Committee, and consider appointing two commissioners to a new Administrative Protocols Development Ad-Hoc Committee. It will also review Police Department monthly reports for June 2026.

• **Board of Library Trustees — July 15, 2026:** Trustees will discuss repatriation of Historical Society of Pomona Valley records and materials, the library's role in commemorating the 2028 Olympic Games, a review of the Study Room Use Policy, a report from the Poet Laureate Ad Hoc Committee, and a library budget update.

• **Parks and Recreation Commission — July 16, 2026:** The commission will discuss skateboarding at Ralph Welch Park, an update to Chapter 46 Article 10 regarding camping, sleeping, and storage on public property, an update on capital improvement projects, and the absences of Commissioner Jacqueline Elizalde.

All recent meeting summaries are based on agendas only; official minutes have not yet been published. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should consult the city's published minutes once available.

Pomona City Council set to vote on 11-unit condo project, sewer agreement, and election results; recent commission outcomes pending

Pomona's City Council meets today, July 6, with a packed consent calendar that includes a residential tract map, a $150,000 sewer infrastructure deposit, and certification of the June primary election. Outcomes from four recent commission meetings held between June 22 and July 1 are not yet available because minutes have not been published.

City Council / Housing Authority — July 6

The Council will vote on several items, all listed on the consent calendar:

• **Tract Map No. 83563** — approval of a tract map for an 11-unit residential condominium at 312 West Franklin Avenue.
• **Sewer main takeover agreement** — authorization of a $150,000 deposit to the Sanitation District for a sewer main takeover agreement.
• **Tree maintenance contract** — award of a three-year tree maintenance contract to Mariposa Tree Management, Inc.
• **Elderly Nutrition Program** — extension of a catering contract with TRIO Community Meals up to $43,240.
• **Election certification** — adoption of the official results of the June 2, 2026 primary municipal election.

The meeting also includes proclamations and public comment.

Cultural Arts Commission — June 22

The Cultural Arts Commission was scheduled to discuss and potentially approve the FY 2026-2027 budget for conservation of the public art collection and an amendment to an agreement with artist Gary V. Lett regarding a 2022 Call for Art mural. A consent calendar item for approval of draft CAC Action Minutes from May 20, 2026 was also listed. Minutes have not been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

Community Life Commission — June 23

The Community Life Commission was set to review the ADHOC Goals Execution Plan and hear a report from the City Manager. The commission also had an item to approve minutes from the June 2, 2026 special meeting. Minutes have not been published.

Planning Commission — June 24

The Planning Commission was scheduled to review a one-year time extension for a three-story, 20-unit condo project at 2145 N. Garey Avenue. The commission was also set to hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a Type-41 beer and wine license at an existing restaurant at 794 E. Mission Blvd. Minutes have not been published.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 1

The Historic Preservation Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on a proposed traffic circle at Alvarado Street and Palomares Avenue, under Major Certificate of Appropriateness MAJCOA-000222-2026. Staff recommended approving the design concept and adopting Resolution 26-025. The consent calendar included approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

• **July 6 — City Council / Housing Authority**: Votes on the 11-unit condo tract map, $150,000 sewer deposit, tree maintenance contract, nutrition program extension, and election certification.
• **July 8 — Planning Commission**: Standard procedural agenda with no specific development projects, rezonings, or public hearings listed.

Pomona City Council Set to Vote on 11-Unit Condo Project; Arts, Traffic Circle Plans Reviewed

City boards considered public art funding, a traffic circle and condominium time extensions in recent weeks, though meeting minutes were not yet available. The most significant item on the horizon comes July 6, when the City Council votes on an 11-unit residential condominium tract map and other financial matters.

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission met June 22 with an agenda that included the FY 2026-2027 budget for conservation of the city’s public art collection and an amendment to an agreement with artist Gary V. Lett for a 2022 Call for Art mural. Commissioners also had a consent item to approve minutes from their May 20 session.

Community Life Commission

On June 23, the Community Life Commission received a city manager’s report and discussed an ADHOC Goals Execution Plan. Approval of minutes from a June 2 special meeting was also on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission’s June 24 docket featured a one-year time extension for a 20-unit multi-family condominium project at 2145 N. Garey Avenue. A public hearing was set for a conditional use permit allowing a Type-41 beer and wine license at 794 E. Mission Blvd.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing July 1 on a proposed traffic circle at Alvarado Street and Palomares Avenue. Staff recommended approval of the design concept and adoption of Resolution 26-025, calling the project a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-000222-2026). The consent calendar included approval of May 20 meeting minutes.

Upcoming City Council Meeting

The Pomona City Council will gather July 6 with several land use and financial items on a consent calendar. Members are expected to vote on Tract Map No. 83563, which clears the way for an 11-unit residential condominium at 312 West Franklin Avenue. The council will also consider a $150,000 deposit to the Sanitation District for a sewer main takeover agreement, a three-year tree maintenance contract awarded to Mariposa Tree Management, Inc., and an extension of a catering contract with TRIO Community Meals for the Elderly Nutrition Program valued at up to $43,240. In addition, the council will adopt the official results of the June 2 primary municipal election.

Other Forthcoming Meetings

The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet July 8 with a standard procedural agenda. No development projects, rezonings or public hearings are listed.

Coming up

• City Council / Housing Authority: July 6, 2026
• Planning Commission: July 8, 2026