CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
June 6, 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 Project Resilience in support of Human Trafficking March: Requested Amount: $500 Amount to be determined to Victory Outreach Church of Pomona in support of Concert, Backpack Giveaway and Christmas Toy Giveaway: Requested Amount: $9,000 Amount to be determined to Jacqueline Elizalde in support of Plantitas: Requested Amount: $1,100 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: Project Resilience
Project/Activity: Human Trafficking March
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To have the community come together to make a public announcement and declaration that as a community we are taking a stand for human trafficking.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Victory Outreach Church of Pomona
Project/Activity: Community Outreach Concert, Backpack Giveaway, Christmas Outreach & Toy Giveaway
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: We are dedicated to the rehabilitation of substance abusers, alcoholics and troubled individuals and their families with various types of social problems and the community in general.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Organization Requested Funding Amount: $9,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Jacqueline Elizalde
Project/Activity: Plantitas
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Costs associated with the Plantitas event.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Robert Torres Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: $1,100
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: Soccer Champions Youth League
Project/Activity: New Soccer Equipment
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Keeps kids busy after school and on Sundays, which are game days. This helps them attain physical and mental health. The children learn to be more social and learn the importance of teamwork.
Finding Date: 5/16/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 6/16/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2, $1,000, D3 - $1,000, D7 - $250, D5 - $150 Total Funding amount: $2,400
Organization: Vietnamese Community of Pomona Valley
Project/Activity: 47th Commemoration of the Fall of Saigon Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To help residents understand the reason why Vietnamese refugees arrived in the United States and to promote harmony.
Finding Date: 5/16/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 6/16/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,335
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $185, D3 - $200, D4, $500, D5 - $200 D7 - $250
Total Funding amount: $1,335
Organization: Pomona Concert Band
Project/Activity: Summer Band Concerts
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Free musical event for all the community to enjoy at Ganesha Park.
Finding Date: 5/16/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Steve Lustro
Deadline for Contributions: 6/16/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $1,000, D3 - $600, D5 - $200 Total Funding amount: $1,800
Organization: Bright Prospect
Project/Activity: Unity Day LA
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Support will help purchase approximately 50 tickets so our students and families from Pomona may receive admission to the event without financial hardship. Your support will bring our community together to celebrate the legacy of Harriet Tubman, experience unity with one another, and participate in this important Citywide event.
Finding Date: 5/16/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Steve Lustro
Deadline for Contributions: 6/16/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $200, D5 - $150, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $850
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: 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.
Finding Date: 5/2/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 6/2/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $200, D3 - $200, D5 - $250 Total Funding amount: $650
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.
Finding Date: 5/2/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 6/2/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $150, D3 - $200 Total Funding amount: $350
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 residents and honor veterans from Pomona.
Finding Date: 5/2/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 6/2/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $200, D3 - $200, D4 - $200 Total Funding amount: $600
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.
Finding Date: 5/2/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 6/2/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $500, D3 - $500, D7 -$500, D5 - $250 Total Funding amount: $1,750
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.
Finding Date: 5/2/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Deadline for Contributions: 6/2/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $250, D3 - $200, D4 - $200 Total Funding amount: $650
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS: This item supports the 2020 City Council Priorities & Goals ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Project Resilience
Attachment No. 2 – Victory Outreach Church of Pomona
Attachment No. 3—Jacqueline Elizalde
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Senior Administrative Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit