CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
March 21, 2022
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Submitted By: Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo, Senior Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: FINDING OF PUBLIC BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE:
RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURE(S) AND RECAP OF EXPENDED FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Approve the expenditure(s) recommended and make the finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended item(s); and Receive and file the recap of final amounts for previously approved projects/activities.
CURRENT REQUEST(S):
Amount to be determined to Latino/a Roundtable in support of their 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast – Requested Amount: $2,800 Amount to be determined to Café Con Libros Press in support of their Pomona Independent Book Festival – Requested Amount: $7,000 Amount to be determined to Pomona Optimist Club in support of their fundraising event, Paint and Sip 2022—Requested Amount: TBD FISCAL IMPACT: All approved expenditures are paid from the requesting Councilmembers’ line item accounts as approved in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION: At the regular City Council meeting of February 6, 2006, the Council approved an Expense and Reimbursement Policy in compliance with the requirements of Assembly Bill 1234. At the regular City Council meeting of November 16, 2015, the Council adopted Finding of Public Benefit “Best Practices” Guidelines and the Finding of Public Benefit Request Form.
DISCUSSION: The Mayor and/or individual Councilmembers, as listed below, have requested that the Council approve funding for each organization, activity, and/or event as specified below and request that the Council approve the funding amount and make the findings that these expenditures will provide a public benefit to the community at large. Supporting forms for the newly-requested findings are attached (No. 1-3).
Current Request(s)
Organization: Latino/a Roundtable
Project/Activity: 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The organization and its members care and serve the community through our volunteerism and community involvement in areas of education, immigrant rights, and economic justice.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Café Con Libros Press
Project/Activity: Pomona Independent Book Festival
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To increase access to literacy and art in the community by bringing in local published authors and illustrators.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Organization Requested Funding Amount: $7,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Pomona Optimist Club
Project/Activity: Paint and Sip Fundraiser
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To raise funds for the many events they plan for Pomona youth, and various scholarships.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Findings Eligible for Contributions
The following summarizes Council contributions towards findings within the 30 day period following Council approval in accordance with the Council adopted policy. These items are still eligible for additional contributions.
Organization: The dA Center for the Arts
Project/Activity: d’Art for Art
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The dA Center for the Arts, has been a valuable resource for artists, musicians, poets/writers, performance artists, and community members of all ages and abilities Finding Date: 3/7/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 4/7/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Total Funding amount:
Organization: Kennedy Austin Foundation
Project/Activity: The Celebration of Life Thirty Years in the Making Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Human act of kindness, helping those in need that most people will never see or hear.
Finding Date: 3/7/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 4/7/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Total Funding amount:
Organization: Garey High School Marching Band
Project/Activity: Participate in performance at two amusement parks Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This is a great opportunity for students to display their musical skills and great pride for the City.
Finding Date: 3/7/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 4/7/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Total Funding amount:
Organization: Pomona American Little League
Project/Activity: League Sponsorship
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The league keeps kids off the streets by giving them a place to go for physical activity.
Finding Date: 2/28/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 3/28/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $500, D2 - $500, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $1,500
Organization: TBD – D3 Trees
Project/Activity: Tree planting
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: It benefits and beautifies the neighborhood.
Finding Date: 2/28/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 3/28/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D5 - $150
Total Funding amount: $150
Organization: NAACP Pomona Valley
Project/Activity: 3rd Annual Freedom Fundraiser
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Event will shed light on resilience and spark hope to cope and fight against COVID-19.
Finding Date: 2/28/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 3/28/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,800
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $250, D4 - $200, D5 - $150, D7 - $750 Total Funding amount: $1,450
Organization: Just Us 4 Youth
Project/Activity: ‘The Young and Resilient’ A Young Men’s Conference Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The Young and Resilient Conference will embed crucial skills that foster resiliency in their lives and leave a lasting impact by exposing then to are, workshops and strong mentors.
Finding Date: 2/28/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 3/28/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,700
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $350, D5 -$150, D2 - $700 Total Funding amount: $1,200
Organization: Ganesha High School JROTC
Project/Activity: Military Ball
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Your support will help us offer a higher quality experience for all participants. Raising dollars for extracurricular activities is very difficult to do but is vital for our program.
Finding Date: 2/28/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 3/28/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $250, D5 - $150, D2 - $50 Total Funding amount: $450
Recap of Expended Funds
The following summarizes additional Council contributions toward findings that expired and are past the 30 day period following Council approval, in accordance with the Council adopted policy.
Organization: Project Sister Family Services
Project/Activity: Human Trafficking Virtual Event
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will educate the Pomona Community about Human Trafficking and how it looks within our City.
Finding Date: 2/7/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 3/7/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $800
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D5 - $100, D3 - $250, D2 - $100, D7 - $350 Total Funding amount: $800
Organization: Pomona American Little League
Project/Activity: Finger printing of Board Members and Coaches Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Keep kids safe and busy playing baseball and softball.
Finding Date: 1/24/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 2/24/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $300, D3 - $700, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $1,500
Organization: TBD
Project/Activity: Little Free Libraries (LFL)
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Maintenance/repair, stocking, and any related costs for Pomona LFL.
Finding Date: 1/24/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 2/24/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $325, D7 - $325 Total Funding amount: $650
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS: This item supports the 2020 City Council Priorities & Goals ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Latino/a Roundtable
Attachment No. 2 – Café Con Libros Press
Attachment No. 3—Pomona Optimist Club
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Senior Administrative Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit