CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
April 18, 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 Pomona Pride Center in support of their Pomona Valley Youth Empowerment Summit – Requested Amount: $4,500 Amount to be determined to Latino/a Roundtable in support of Dia del Niñe – Requested Amount: $2,000
Amount to be determined to Kiwanis Club of Pomona in support of its 100th Anniversary Gala – Requested Amount: $1,200 Amount to be determined to Just Us 4 Youth in support of YES (Youth & Young Adult Employment Services Job & Career Expo) – Requested Amount: $500 Amount to be determined to Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center in support of its 32nd Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival – Requested Amount $25,000 Amount to be determined to Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe in support of the 28th Annual Ohlone Big Time Pow Wow – 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. 1-5).
Current Request(s)
Organization: Pomona Pride Center
Project/Activity: Easter Community Outreach
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Giveaway toys to children in the community in low-income families.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Organization Requested Funding Amount: $4,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Latino/a RoundTable
Project/Activity: Dia del Niñe
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Bring entertainment and activities to families and children for this traditional cultural activity.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Kiwanis Club of Pomona
Project/Activity: 100th Anniversary Gala
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Benefits Pomona youth with service projects that the club provides.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,200
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Just Us 4 Youth
Project/Activity: YES (Youth & Young Adult Employment Services Job & Career Expo) Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will bring opportunities for employment and career readiness here in the community.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center Project/Activity: 32nd Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event is for the public to gather for the celebration of freedom. It brings together the diverse community and cultures for educational, historical, economic and health benefits, Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $25,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe
Project/Activity: 28th Annual Ohlone Big Time Pow Wow
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Cultural event open to the public.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado 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: Victory Outreach Church of Pomona
Project/Activity: Easter Community Outreach
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Giveaway toys to children in the community in low-income families.
Finding Date: 4/4/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 5/4/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $100
Total Funding amount: $100
Organization: Eagles Lodge
Project/Activity: Easter Egg Hunt
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This will serve for fun, games, raffles, stuffed animals and food for the Youth of Pomona.
Finding Date: 4/4/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Deadline for Contributions: 5/4/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $100, D4 - $750 Total Funding amount: $850
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.
Finding Date: 3/21/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 4/21/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $350 D2 - $250, D1 - $1,800 Total Funding amount: $2,400
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.
Finding Date: 3/21/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Deadline for Contributions: 4/21/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $7,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $250, D2 - $1,000 Total Funding amount: $1,250
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.
Finding Date: 3/21/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 4/21/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D2 - $100 Total Funding amount: $250
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: 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: D2 - $100, D2 - $250, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $850
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: D2 - $50, D3 - $250, D7 - $1,000 Total Funding amount: $1,300
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: D2 - $500, D3 - $250, D7 -$1,750 Total Funding amount: $2,500
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS: This item supports the 2020 City Council Priorities & Goals ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Pomona Pride Center
Attachment No. 2 – Latino/a Roundtable
Attachment No. 3 – Kiwanis Club
Attachment No. 4 – Just Us 4 Youth
Attachment No. 5 – Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center Attachment No. 6 – Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Senior Administrative Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit