CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
October 2, 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 Marla Neighbour in support of Rudolph on Randolph – Requested Amount $1,500 Amount to be determined in support of COVID-19 Action Committee Luncheon – Requested Amount: TBD 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: Marla Neighbour
Project/Activity: Rudolph on Randolph (extension to Christmas on Columbia event) Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will bring people from various places to enjoy the neighborhood holiday lights and displays.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: TBD
Project/Activity: COVID-19 Action Committee Luncheon
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide lunch for COVID-19 Action Committee members attending to continue dialogue on current efforts, best practices and next steps for the Committee.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
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: So Cal Service Corp.
Project/Activity: Professional video production of Los Tigres del Norte concert, part of the City’s Summer Concert Series.
Finding Date: 9/18/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Professional video production of the event that will serve as a promotional tool for future events.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 10/18/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D7 - $500
Total Funding amount: $500
Organization: Gerardo Gomez
Project/Activity: Winter on Wisconsin (extension to Christmas on Columbia event) Finding Date: 9/18/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will bring people from various places to enjoy the neighborhood holiday lights and displays.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 10/18/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $200
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $200, D3 - $150 Total Funding amount: $350
Organization: Community Services
Project/Activity: Senior Dances
Finding Date: 9/18/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This contribution will waive cost for monthly senior dances.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Deadline for Contributions: 10/18/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $375, D2 - $875 D3 - $875, D7 - $875 Total Funding amount: $3,000
Organization: Pomona Community Foundation
Project/Activity: 4th Annual Pomona Children’s Festival Finding Date: 9/11/23
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 Deadline for Contributions: 10/11/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $500, D2 - $750, D3 - $500, D5 - $250, D7 - $500
Total Funding amount: $2,500
Organization: Project Heritage
Project/Activity: Pomona Heritage Old Home Restoration Workshop Finding Date: 9/11/23
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 Deadline for Contributions: 10/11/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $200
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $50, D3 - $100, D4 - $500, D5 - $100, D7 - $100
Total Funding amount: $850
Organization: Galan Cultural Center
Project/Activity: Mexico, Fiesta y Tradicion
Finding Date: 9/11/23
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 Deadline for Contributions: 10/11/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $750, D3 - $250, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $1,500
Organization: The TRG Project
Project/Activity: “The Middle of Life is IF” Project
Finding Date: 9/11/23
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 Deadline for Contributions: 10/11/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $400
Organization: Pomona Pride Center
Project/Activity: 3rd Annual GayLa 2023
Finding Date: 9/11/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Empower a marginalized community.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Deadline for Contributions: 10/11/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $10,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $250, D4- $500, D7 -$1,000 Total Funding amount: $1,750
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: 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: $2,450
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, D7 - $1,000
Total Funding amount: $2,000
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, D6 - $3,000 Total Funding amount: $7,200
ATTACHMENT:
Rudolph on Randolph
COVID-19 Action Committee Luncheon
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit