CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
October 16, 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 in support of District 4 Area Commander Meeting Dinner for D4 Constituents: Requested Amount: TBD Amount to be determined to Just Us 4 Youth in support of their 2nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Feast – Requested Amount: $3,000 Amount to be determined to Pomona Pride Center in support of opening of their new center and various programs – Requested Amount: $49,000 Amount to be determined to Celebrating a Vision in support of Celebrating a 2nd Chance at Life – Requested Amount: $2,600 Amount to be determined to Healed Women Heal in support of Healed Women Heal 2023 Gala – Requested Amount: $3,000 Amount to be determined to Christmas on Columbia – Alvarado St. in support of extending Christmas on Columbia – Requested Amount: $500 Amount to be determined to God’s Pantry in support of Pomona 5K/10K – Requested Amount: $2,500 Amount to be determined to Cal Poly Philanthropic Foundation in support of Communications Department Event Planning Class, Alumni Night 2023 – Requested Amount: $1,500 Amount to be determined to Victory Outreach Church of Pomona in support of Victory Outreach Pomona Fall Fest – Requested Amount: $500 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: TBD
Project/Activity: D4 Area Commander Meeting
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide dinner for D4 constituents to encourage attendance at D4 Commander Meeting.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Just Us 4 Youth
Project/Activity: 2nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Feast Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide Thanksgiving dinner, giveaways, supplies and food for families in need.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Pomona Pride Center
Project/Activity: Opening of their new center
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Opening of their new center and support various programs: youth center, gender neutral closet, food pantry, health supplies, and community classroom.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $49,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Celebrating a Vision
Project/Activity: Celebrating a 2nd Chance at Life
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To inspire change and cause a reduction in health issues. Speakers from the medical field will educate the community on diet and exercise.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,600
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Healed Women Heal
Project/Activity: Healed Women Heal 2023 Gala
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will bring valuable information to the community and support those impacted by domestic violence.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Angela H. Keller
Project/Activity: Christmas on Columbia – Alvarado St. (extension to Christmas on Columbia event) Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Christmas on Columbia helps with community building and neighborhood revitalization.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: God’s Pantry
Project/Activity: Pomona 5K/10K
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event brings the community together to be intentionally active, engaged, and healthy.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Cal Poly Philanthropic Foundation
Project/Activity: Communications Department Event Planning Class, Alumni Night 2023 Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will contribute to the future of Communications students awarded The Legacy Scholarship.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Victory Outreach Church of Pomona
Project/Activity: Victory Outreach Pomona Fall Fest
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: We provide a fun, safe and well lit up, family environment for Children and their families. From food to games and prizes are free of charge. We reach a lot of our inner-city youth that otherwise wouldn't have a safe environment to attend on that day.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $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: Marla Neighbour
Project/Activity: Rudolph on Randolph (extension to Christmas on Columbia event) Finding Date: 10/2/23
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: Councilmember John Nolte Deadline for Contributions: 11/3/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Total Funding amount:
Organization: TBD
Project/Activity: COVID-19 Action Committee Luncheon
Finding Date: 10/2/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide lunch to 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
Deadline for Contributions: 11/3/23
Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: $576
Total Funding amount: $576
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
Total Funding amount: $200
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
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 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: Pomona 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 TGR 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
ATTACHMENT:
D4 Area Commander Meeting
Just Us 4 Youth
Pomona Pride Center
Celebrating a Vision
Healed Women Heal
Christmas on Columbia – Alvarado St.
God’s Pantry
Cal Poly Philanthropic Foundation
Victory Outreach Church of Pomona
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit