CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
July 18, 2022
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Submitted By: Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo, Executive 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 P Luv’s Helping Hands Foundations in support of backpack giveaway: Requested Amount: $600 Amount to be determined Pomona Pride Center, Inc. in support of their Opening/Ribbon Cutting: Requested Amount: $7,000 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 Community Partners 4 Innovation in support of Community Yoga at Lopez Urban Farm – Requested Amount $5,000 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. 1-4).
Current Request(s)
Organization: P Luv’s Helping Hands Foundation
Project/Activity: Backpack Giveaway
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To help our youth that’s less fortunate who won’t have backpacks and school supplies to carry on their education.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $600
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Pomona Pride Center, Inc.
Project/Activity: Opening/ Ribbon Cutting of the Pomona Pride Center Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To show the community that the City leaders are inclusive and encourage diversity.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $7,000
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: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $25,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Community Partners 4 Innovation
Project/Activity: Community Yoga at Lopez Urban Farm
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will help increase community wellness and provides the opportunity for social learning and establishing new relationships which have been shown to increase social capital, social support, and social connectedness, Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
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.
None
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 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.
Finding Date: 6/6/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Deadline for Contributions: 7/6/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $100, D4 - $500 Total Funding amount: $600
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.
Finding Date: 6/6/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Deadline for Contributions: 7/6/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $9,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $200
Total Funding amount: $200
Organization: Jacqueline Elizalde
Project/Activity: Plantitas
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Costs associated with the Plantitas event.
Finding Date: 6/6/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Robert Torres Deadline for Contributions: 7/6/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $600
Total Funding amount: $600
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
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS: This item supports the 2020 City Council Priorities & Goals ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – P Luv’s Helping Hands Foundations
Attachment No. 2 – Pomona Pride
Attachment No. 3 – Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center, Inc.
Attachment No. 4 – Community Partners 4 Innovation
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit