CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
November 6, 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 Kennedy Austin Foundation in support of their Community Remembrance Gathering – Requested Amount: $425 Amount to be determined to Latino and Latina Roundtable in support of Dia de Muertos Celebration – Requested Amount: $2,500 Amount to be determined to Sarvodaya Farms in support of opening of their edible botanical garden and Saturday Free Farm Stand – Requested Amount: $2,500 Amount to be determined to Tradición Dance Company in support of their Tradición Navideña Folklorico Recital – Requested Amount: $3,000 Amount to be determined to St. Madeleine Catholic Church in support of Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession: Requested Amount: $828 – Cost for two PD escorts Amount to be determined to San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps in support of SGVCC 1st Annual Virtual Golf Fundraiser: Requested Amount: $5,000 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: Kennedy Austin Foundation
Project/Activity: Community Remembrance Gathering
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will address the ongoing tragedy of 29 youth deaths that has affected families; help bring the community together to celebrate their lives and help build our youth.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Latino and Latina Roundtable
Project/Activity: Dia de Muertos Celebration
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Offer an authentic cultural celebration that is not commercialized, educate the community, and provide an event that brings people together for something positive.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Sarvodaya Farms
Project/Activity: Edible botanical garden and Saturday Free Farm Stand Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To provide accessible educational space to Pomona’s residents centered on the importance of food sovereignty.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Tradición Dance Company
Project/Activity: Tradición Navideña Folklorico Recital Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will be used to purchase props and costumes for the dancers of the group to have the opportunity to participate in the show.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: St. Madeleine Catholic Church
Project/Activity: Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will help the community and parish to unite and help our youth with growth and faith.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $868 – cost for two PD escorts Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps
Project/Activity: SGVCC 1st Annual Virtual Golf Fundraiser Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: SGVCC workforce development programs helps to address the skills gap by providing young individuals with the necessary training and education to enter the workforce.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
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: TBD
Project/Activity: D4 Area Commander Meeting
Finding Date: 10/16/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide dinner for D4 constituents to encourage attendance at D4 Commander Meeting.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/16/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D4 - $650
Total Funding amount: $650
Organization: Just Us 4 Youth
Project/Activity: 2nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Feast Finding Date: 10/16/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide Thanksgiving dinner, giveaways, supplies and food for families in need.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/16/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $500, D3 - $250, D5 - $150, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $1,150
Organization: Pomona Pride Center
Project/Activity: Opening of their new center
Finding Date: 10/16/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/16/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $49,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $250, D3 -$250, D4 - $500, D7 - $1,000 Total Funding amount: $2,000
Organization: Celebrating a Vision
Project/Activity: Celebrating a 2nd Chance at Life
Finding Date: 10/16/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/16/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,600
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $400
Organization: Healed Women Heal
Project/Activity: Healed Women Heal 2023 Gala
Finding Date: 10/16/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will bring valuable information to the community and support those impacted by domestic violence.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/16/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $250, D7 - $1,000 Total Funding amount: $1,350
Organization: Angela H. Keller
Project/Activity: Christmas on Columbia – Alvarado St. (extension to Christmas on Columbia event) Finding Date: 10/16/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Christmas on Columbia helps with community building and neighborhood revitalization.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/16/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D5 - $100, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $600
Organization: God’s Pantry
Project/Activity: Pomona 5K/10K
Finding Date: 10/16/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event brings the community together to be intentionally active, engaged, and healthy.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/16/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $1,650, D3 - $500, D5 - $100, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $2,500
Organization: Cal Poly Philanthropic Foundation
Project/Activity: Communications Department Event Planning Class, Alumni Night 2023 Finding Date: 10/16/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will contribute to the future of Communications students awarded The Legacy Scholarship.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/16/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D5 - $100 Total Funding amount: $250
Organization: Victory Outreach Church of Pomona
Project/Activity: Victory Outreach Pomona Fall Fest
Finding Date: 10/16/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/16/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D7 - $150 Total Funding amount: $400
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: 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: D1 - $750, D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $1,500
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
ATTACHMENT:
Kennedy Austin Foundation
Latino and Latina Roundtable
Sarvodaya Farms
Tradición Dance Company
St. Madeleine Catholic Church
San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit