Pomona police chief discussion delayed

City Council members were expected to discuss the appointment of the chief of police of the Pomona Police Department during the closed portion of this week's council meeting.

The council opted to postpone discussion of the matter due to a full agenda, City Manager Linda Lowry said.

The matter is expect to be discussed at a special meeting to be scheduled sometime before the council's next regular meeting in September, she said.

Council member discussed the matter during the closed portion of the July 20 meeting but made no decision.

Acting Police Chief David Keetle has headed the department since December when Joe Romero retired.