CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
May 2, 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 Just Us 4 Youth in support Young Women’s Becoming Conference – Requested Amount: $2,500 Amount to be determined to Pomona Public Works Department in support of the preferential parking permit: TBD Amount to be determined to Jacqueline Elizalde in support of Plantitas: Requested Amount: $1,100 Amount to be determined to Nogales Soldiers & Pomona African American Museum in support of Juneteenth Celebration: Requested Amount: $2,000 Amount to be determined Kennedy Austin Foundation in support of their 16th Annual Million Mothers March: Requested Amount: $3,000 Amount to be determined Pomona Memorial Park in support of their 149th Memorial Day Celebration: Requested Amount: $1,275 Amount to be determined to Pomona Natives in support of Youth Football Teams: Requested Amount: $3,000 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. 1-7).
Current Request(s)
Organization: Just Us 4 Youth
Project/Activity: Young Women’s Becoming Conference
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Help our youth flourish in courage, character and community building. Enhance and cultivate the students’ self-esteem and confidence in loving and accepting themselves.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Pomona Public Works Department
Project/Activity: Preferential Parking Permit in District 6 Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Reduces impact of non-resident parking for Pomona residents.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Robert Torres Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Jacqueline Elizalde
Project/Activity: Plantitas
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Funds will help with the cost of canopy rental, print materials, plant giveaway purchase and other costs to operate the event.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Robert Torres Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: $1,100
Organization: Nogales Soldiers & Pomona African American Museum Project/Activity: Juneteenth Celebration
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Exhibit offers an educational/cultural benefit for the community, showcasing the Nogales Buffalo Soldiers exhibit honoring the African American/Black military contribution to American History.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Organization: Kennedy Austin Foundation
Project/Activity: 16th Annual Million Mothers March
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This is an outreach and extension of communities coming together to bring peace and hope to families devastated by the loss of a family member of child.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Organization: Pomona Memorial Park
Project/Activity: 149th Memorial Day Celebration
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: An opportunity for the Mayor and City Council to address residence and honor our veterans from Pomona.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Organization: Pomona Natives
Project/Activity: Youth Football Team
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Funds will bridge the gap by providing opportunities that aid in children’s health and wellness programs.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
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: 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.
Finding Date: 4/18/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Deadline for Contributions: 5/18/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $4,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $400
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.
Finding Date: 4/18/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 5/18/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $400
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.
Finding Date: 4/18/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 5/18/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,200
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D4 - $100, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $500
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.
Finding Date: 4/18/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 5/18/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $100, D4 - $100, D5 - $100, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $550
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, Finding Date: 4/18/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 5/18/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $25,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D5 - $250, D7 - TBD Total Funding amount: $400
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.
Finding Date: 4/18/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Deadline for Contributions: 5/18/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
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, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $350
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, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $1,100
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, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $2,650
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: 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, D5 - $100 Total Funding amount: $1,350
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, D5 - $100 Total Funding amount: $350
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS: This item supports the 2020 City Council Priorities & Goals ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Just Us 4 Youth
Attachment No. 2 – Pomona Public Works Department
Attachment No. 3 – Jacqueline Elizalde
Attachment No. 4 – Nogales Soldiers & Pomona African American Museum Attachment No. 5 – Kennedy Austin Foundation
Attachment No. 6 – Pomona Memorial Park
Attachment No. 7 – Pomona Natives
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Senior Administrative Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit