CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
September 11, 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 Pomona Community Foundation in support of 4th Annual Children’s Festival – Requested Amount $2,500 Amount to be determined to Pomona Heritage in support of Pomona Heritage Old Home Restoration Workshop – Requested Amount $200 Amount to be determined to Galan Cultural Center in support of Mexico, Fiesta y Tradicion Fundraiser – Requested Amount $2,500 Amount to be determined to TRG Project in support of “The Middle of Life is IF” Project: Requested Amount: $4,000 Amount to be determined to Pomona Pride Center in support of 3rd annual GayLA 2023: Requested Amount $10,000 FISCAL IMPACT: All approved expenditures are paid from the requesting Councilmembers’ line item accounts as approved in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 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).
Current Request(s)
Organization: Pomona Community Foundation
Project/Activity: 4th Annual Pomona Children’s Festival Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will be used for children’s giveaways, provide meals for every child in attendance and specific event cost.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Project Heritage
Project/Activity: Pomona Heritage Old Home Restoration Workshop Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event teaches people do-it-yourself home restoration skills. Donations will be used to purchase pizza for people attending this free event.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $200
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Galan Cultural Center
Project/Activity: Mexico, Fiesta y Tradicion
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Our goal is to continue serving our community being able to grant scholarships to youth of Pomona and create programs teaching dance and culture.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: The TRG Project
Project/Activity: “The Middle of Life if IF” Project
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Highlights the focus of Veterans, 1st responders, and survivors of abuse in area who need mental health services.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Pomona Pride Center
Project/Activity: 3rd Annual GayLa 2023
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Empower a marginalized community.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $10,000
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: Kimberly Johnson
Project/Activity: Christmas on Columbia
Finding Date: 8/21/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Christmas on Columbia brings the neighborhood together and creates memories.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Deadline for Contributions: 9/21/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,653.60
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 $4,050 - $ D2 - $653.60, D3 - $500, D4 - $250, D5 - $200 Total Funding amount: $5,653.60
Organization: Project Hope CA
Project/Activity: 4th Annual Hope Fest Pomona
Finding Date: 8/21/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will help with costs for street closures, portable restroom and more.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Deadline for Contributions: 9/21/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $200 - D2 - $2,000, D3 - $250 Total Funding amount: $2,350
Organization: Unity Church of Pomona
Project/Activity: 3rd Annual Kindness Carnival
Finding Date: 8/21/23
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: Councilmember Steve Lustro Deadline for Contributions: 9/21/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $200 - D2 - $200, D3 - $150, D4 - $250, D5 - $200
Total Funding amount: $1,000
Organization: Garey High School
Project/Activity: Cafecito con Libros Literacy Program
Finding Date: 8/21/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Increased literacy for high school students.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Deadline for Contributions: 9/21/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $4,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $200 - D2 - $1,000, D3 - $500, D5 - $200 Total Funding amount: $1,900
Organization: Optimist Club of Pomona
Project/Activity: Public Safety Awards Dinner
Finding Date: 8/21/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Building positive relationships between our City Government, Pomona Police Department and the community.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 9/21/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $300
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 – 150, D4 - $100 Total Funding amount: $350
Organization: Pomona Natives
Project/Activity: Pop Warner Football Team and Cheerleader Team Finding Date: 8/21/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This expenditure of public funds will help keep our youth from ages 7-14 off the streets and focused on playing football.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Robert Torres Deadline for Contributions: 9/21/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $50,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $1,000 – D2 - $1,000, D3 - $1,000, D4 - $1,000, D5 - $200 Total Funding amount: $4,200
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: Sowing Seeds for Life
Project/Activity: Annual Back to School Supply Distribution Finding Date: 8/7/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will help provide families in need of school supplies.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Robert Torres Deadline for Contributions: 9/7/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $200, D3 - $150 Total Funding amount: $350
Organization: A Fatherless Field
Project/Activity: Summer Fest Pomona Back to School Event Finding Date: 8/7/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will help provide families/ students in need of school supplies.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Robert Torres Deadline for Contributions: 9/7/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $200, D3 - $150, D4 -$200 Total Funding amount: $550
Organization: Community Services Division
Project/Activity: Back to School Giveback Skate Event
Finding Date: 8/7/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will help provide underserved youth in the community with back-to-school supplies.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Robert Torres Deadline for Contributions: 9/7/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,300
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D4 - $200, D5 - $200, Total Funding Amount: $550
ATTACHMENT:
Pomona Community Foundation
Pomona Heritage
Galan Cultural Center
TRG Project
Pomona Pride Center
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit