CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
October 17, 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 Victory Outreach in support of Thanksgiving Outreach: Requested Amount: $3,000 FISCAL IMPACT: All approved expenditures are paid from the requesting Councilmembers’ line item accounts as approved in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 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).
Current Request(s)
Organization: Victory Outreach
Project/Activity: Thanksgiving Outreach
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event provides a safe and loving place for inner-city families to experience Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Vice Mayor Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
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.
Organization: Victory Outreach
Project/Activity: Harvest Night
Finding Date: 10/3/22
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event provides a safe place for children and their families to enjoy free food, live entertainment, games as well as provides support for parents.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Deadline for Contributions: 11/3/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $7,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $300, D3 – $200, D5 - $100, D7 -$ 250 Total Funding amount: $850
Organization: Latino and Latina Roundtable
Project/Activity: Dia de Muertos Celebration
Finding Date: 10/3/22
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Traditional event to celebrate and showcase the culture in a positive light where everyone is welcome to participate with music, arts, and recreation.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Deadline for Contributions: 11/3/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $500, D3 – $200, D5 - $100, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $1300
Organization: Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc.
Project/Activity: Bridging the Gap Gala
Finding Date: 10/3/22
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Benefits families battling epilepsy who reside in Pomona and surrounding areas with therapy and medical support as well as activities for individuals and families to participate.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 11/3/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $200, D5 - $100, D7 - $200 Total Funding amount: $600
Organization: Fraternal Order of Eagles 2215
Project/Activity: 13th Annual Chili and Menudo Cook-Off – EVENT CANCELED Finding Date: 10/3/22
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Kitchen repairs to be able to host fundraising events to benefit the Community.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 11/3/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Total Funding amount:
Organization: Pomona Natives
Project/Activity: Field use for the league
Finding Date: 10/3/22
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide low income families an opportunity to be part of the cheer and football league by providing financial assistance to pay PUSD field and light use fees Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 11/3/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $6,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $300, D5 - $100, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $900
Organization: Tradición Dance Company
Project/Activity: Christmas Folklorico Dance Show
Finding Date: 10/3/22
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event provides exposure to performing arts for Pomona residents and students who participate in the program.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $1,000, D5 - $100, D7 - $1000 Total Funding amount: $2,100
Organization: TBD
Project/Activity: D4 Area Commander Meeting
Finding Date: 9/19/22
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide dinner for D4 constituents to encourage attendance at D4 Commander Meeting.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Vice Mayor Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Deadline for Contributions: 10/19/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: N/A
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D4 - $2689
Total Funding amount: $2689
Organization: Garey High School
Project/Activity: Cafecito Con Libros Hispanic Heritage Month Book Reading Finding Date: 9/19/22
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Increased literacy for high school students.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Deadline for Contributions: 10/19/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,100
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $300, D2 - $1,050, D3 - $500, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $2100
Organization: Kimberly Johnson
Project/Activity: Christmas on Columbia
Finding Date: 9/19/22
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Christmas on Columbia brings the neighborhood together and creates memories.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Deadline for Contributions: 10/19/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $6,607.55
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $3,300, D2 - $700, D3 - $500, D7 - $1,000 Total Funding amount: $5500
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 Pride Center
Project/Activity: Pomona Pride Center 2nd Annual GayLa
Finding Date: 9/12/22
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To bring awareness, support, and community engagement directly to the City.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Deadline for Contributions: 10/12/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $500, D3 - $500, D4 - $100, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $1600
Organization: NCADD/ Partnership for a Positive Pomona (P3) Project/Activity: “Good Vibez” Youth-Only Music Festival Finding Date: 9/12/22
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 Deadline for Contributions: 10/12/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $500, D3 - $500, D4 - $100, D5 - $250, D7 - $1,150
Total Funding amount: $2500
Organization: Park West/ Pomona Alternative (PAS) School Project/Activity: School Field Trip to the Museum of Tolerance Finding Date: 9/12/22
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 Deadline for Contributions: 10/12/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $600
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $200, D4 - $100, D5 - $100, D7 - $100
Total Funding amount: $600
Organization: Unity Church of Pomona
Project/Activity: 2nd Annual Kindness Carnival
Finding Date: 9/12/22
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 Deadline for Contributions: 10/12/22
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $200, D4 - $600, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $1050
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS: This item supports the 2020 City Council Priorities & Goals ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Victory Outreach
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit