CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
September 12, 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 Pride Center in support of Pomona Pride Center 2nd Annual GayLa: Requested Amount: $5,000 Amount to be determined to Partnership for a Positive Pomona (P3) in support of Pomona “Good Vibez” Youth-Only Music Festival: Requested Amount: $2,500 Amount to be determined to Park West/Pomona Alternative (PAS) School in support of Field Trip to Museum of Tolerance: Requested Amount: $600 Amount to be determined to Unity Church of Pomona in support of Pomona its 2nd Annual Kindness Carnival: 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. 1-4).
Current Request(s)
Organization: Pomona Pride Center
Project/Activity: Pomona Pride Center 2nd Annual GayLa
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To bring awareness, support, and community engagement directly to the City.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Partnership for a Positive Pomona (P3)
Project/Activity: “Good Vibez” Youth-Only Music Festival Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To provide a space where the youth can experience live music, exposure of arts, and healthy appropriate activities in an alcohol/substance free event.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Park West/ Pomona Alternative (PAS) School Project/Activity: School Field Trip to the Museum of Tolerance Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To provide an opportunity for students to learn from the past and respond with a shared responsibility of equality, open dialogue with effective communication and solutions that affect their lives and others.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $600
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Unity Church of Pomona
Project/Activity: 2nd Annual Kindness Carnival
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Spreading ideas of Kindness and Compassion, family fun, access to new community resources community awareness of benefits of kindness to each other.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Vice Mayor Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole 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: Tradición Dance Company
Project/Activity: Fiestas Patrias Pomona
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 8/15/22
Finding Recommended: To promote the cultural diversity of our community and provide a space for artist to showcase their work based on the Hispanic culture.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 9/15/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $1,000, D3 - $500 Total Funding amount: $1,500
Organization: City of Pomona – Community Services
Project/Activity: Charles Bader Council Conference Room Dedication Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 8/15/22
Finding Recommended: Council Conf. Room dedication, named in honor of former Pomona Mayor, Charles Bader.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 9/15/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D5 - $150 Total Funding amount: $400
Organization: Project Hope CA
Project/Activity: Hope Fest Pomona
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 8/15/22
Finding Recommended: Create a space in Pomona for community members to come out and enjoy themselves while receiving free haircuts, groceries, clothing and connect them to other needed resources.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Deadline for Contributions: 9/15/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 – $600, D3 - $250, D7 - $500, D5 - $150 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: 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.
Finding Date: 8/1/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Deadline for Contributions: 9/1/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $20,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $500, D5 - $200, D2 - $500, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $1,500
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.
Finding Date: 8/1/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Deadline for Contributions: 9/1/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $250, D5 - $100, D2 - $100 Total Funding amount: $450
Organization: Jacqueline Elizalde
Project/Activity: Plantitas
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Costs associated with the Plantitas event.
Finding Date: 8/1/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Robert Torres Deadline for Contributions: 9/1/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,100
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D6 - $1,500
Total Funding amount: $1,500
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.
Finding Date: 8/1/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Deadline for Contributions: 9/1/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D4 - $200, D2 - $200 Total Funding amount: $400
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.
Finding Date: 8/1/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Deadline for Contributions: 9/1/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D4 - $1,500
Total Funding amount: $1,500
Organization: God’s Pantry
Project/Activity: Pomona 5K/10K
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event brings the community together and helps everyone stay healthy.
Finding Date: 8/1/22
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 9/1/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $750, D5 - $200 Total Funding amount: $950
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS: This item supports the 2020 City Council Priorities & Goals ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Pomona Pride Center
Attachment No. 2 – Partnership for a Positive Pomona (P3) Attachment No. 3 – Park West/Pomona Alternative (PAS) School Attachment No. 4 – Unity Church of Pomona
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit