Pomona Council to oppose end of redevelopment agencies

City Council members will meet Monday night and are expected to vote on a resolution opposing Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to eliminate redevelopment agencies.

The governor is proposing eliminating the agencies in order to use that money to cover other local government services.

Pomona's redevelopment agency personnel are looking for ways to protect agency assets and prepare for its possible dismantling.

Earlier this week Pomona Redevelopment Director Raymond Fong recommended the City Council use $4.19 million not designated for any specific purpose to two projects.

Fong recommended part of the money be used to go toward the construction of a parking structure in the downtown area which could be built if the city is able to secure a grant from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Another part of the money could be used to make improvements to the city's Civic Center Plaza.