CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
February 27, 2023
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 Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center in support of its 33rd Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival – Requested Amount $5,000 Amount to be determined to Project Resilience in support of Human Trafficking March: Requested Amount: $500 Amount to be determined to Just Us 4 Youth in support of Listening Circles: Requested Amount: $2,000 Amount to be determined to House of Ruth in support of its 45th Anniversary Gala event: Requested Amount: $1,500 Amount to be determined to Kennedy Austin Foundation in support of assisting Pomona families in need: Requested Amount: $2,500 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 with this Report (Attachment 1).
Current Request(s)
Organization: Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center Project/Activity: 33rd 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: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Project Resilience
Project/Activity: Human Trafficking Awareness
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 Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $900
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Just Us 4 Youth
Project/Activity: Listening Circles
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Just Us 4 Youth will be hosting 50 total Listening Circles where we will be "Taking RJ (Restorative Justice) to the Streets" for the entire City of Pomona. Our goal is to receive input from about 1,500 folks. This input would be utilized to guide us through our collaborations with the City of Pomona to continue to build community and to support others here in our city to feel like there is a sense of compassion.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: House of Ruth
Project/Activity: 45th Anniversary Gala
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Since 1977 House of Ruth has provided preventative community outreach and life-saving domestic violence services to survivors, and their families in the Inland Empire. Our mission is to prevent domestic violence and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those impacted by it.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Kennedy Austin Foundation
Project/Activity: Families in Need
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donation/funding received will be used to assist Pomona families in need during time of crisis and loss.
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: Latino/a Roundtable
Project/Activity: 19th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast
Finding Date: 2/6/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The organization and its members care and serve the community through volunteerism and community involvement in areas of education, immigrant rights, and economic justice.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 3/6/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,800
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $300, D2- $800 Total Funding amount: $1,100
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 American Little League
Project/Activity: League Sponsorship
Finding Date: 1/23/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Benefits the children by keeping them off the streets and getting them involved in sports.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 2/23/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $600, D3 - $500, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $1,600
Organization: J.E.T.M.A.C., Inc.
Project/Activity: 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast and Tribute Finding Date: 1/9/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: In participating in this event, the public will recognize, honor and commemorate the life of MLK Jr., who brought progress and change. His legacy is has inspired many, and this is a way for the community to gather and learn and challenge itself and continue the work of this great leader.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 2/9/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D5 - $150
Total Funding amount: $150
ATTACHMENT 1:
J.E.T.M.A.C.
Project Resilience
Just Us 4 Youth
House of Ruth
Kennedy Austin Foundation
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit