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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pomona public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Newly adopted commission bylaws
The Commission discussed updates to its own by-laws — internal rules on how it operates.
Pomona Downtown Parking District rate increase
The new parking app contract sparked debate: Martin voted no, saying shoppers deserve free parking; staff countered that two hours stay free and VPD funds will eventually repave lots. A resident described five tickets in three months.
Street lighting/landscaping assessment district funding
The Phillips Ranch-area district has a $340,000 fund balance only because services were slashed — assessments haven't risen since 1990. A possible assessment election is being set aside for, with a July 6 public hearing scheduled.
Litigation settlements total roughly $735,000
The council unanimously approved settlements in three lawsuits: $300,000 each to two Lam plaintiffs, $75,000 to Josefina Silva, and $60,000 on the Torres tort claim.