CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
August 1, 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 Pomona Natives in support of Paying League Fees and equipment: Requested Amount: $20,000 Amount to be determined Sowing Seeds for Life in support of Backpack Giveaway: Requested Amount: $500 Amount to be determined to Jacqueline Elizalde in support of Plantitas: Requested Amount: $1,100 Amount to be determined to Rumsen Ama Turatal Ohlone in support of 5th Annual Indigenous People’s Day Celebration – Requested Amount $3,000 Amount to be determined to Unity Church to repair two light poles – Requested Amount $1,500 Amount to be determined to God’s Pantry in support Pomona 5k/10k – Requested Amount $2,500 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. 1-6).
Current Request(s)
Organization: Pomona Natives
Project/Activity: Paying League Fees and equipment
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To help our youth that’s less fortunate who are not able to afford recreational activities.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $20,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Sowing Seeds for Life
Project/Activity: Backpack Giveaway
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To help our youth that’s less fortunate and provide them with school supplies.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
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: $1,100
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount:
Organization: Rumsen Ama Turatel Ohlone
Project/Activity: 5th Annual Indigenous People’s Day Celebration Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Pomona Positive bringing cultural involvement to residents and neighboring communities which in turn would show cultural diversity within the City.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Unity Church
Project/Activity: Repair two light poles
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: These two light poles need to be repaired for the safety and wellbeing of those who are using the church at all hours. Unity Church rents the space to various groups, such as AA, NA, two additional churches that rent it for their services and special events.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: God’s Pantry
Project/Activity: Pomona 5k/10k
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event brings the community together and allow everyone to stay healthy.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
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: 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.
Finding Date: 7/18/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 8/18/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $600
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D7 - $200 Total Funding amount: $450
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.
Finding Date: 7/18/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 8/18/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $7,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $1,000, D3 - $500, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $2,000
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: 7/18/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 8/18/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $25,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D4 - $500
Total Funding amount: $500
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, Finding Date: 7/18/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Deadline for Contributions: 8/18/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $1000, D3 - $250, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $1,500
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 - $900
Total Funding amount: $900
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS: This item supports the 2020 City Council Priorities & Goals ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Pomona Natives
Attachment No. 2 – Sowing Seeds for Life
Attachment No. 3 – Plantitas
Attachment No. 4 – Rumsen Ama Turatal Ohlone
Attachment No. 5 – Unity Church
Attachment No. 6 – God’s Pantry
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit