CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
December 4, 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 Sowing Seeds for Life in support of Gifts Cards for toys for local kids – Requested Amount: $1,000 Amount to be determined to Integrative Development Initiative in support of SoilFest: Celebrating the Art, Science, and Healing of Soil – Requested Amount: $1,200 Amount to be determined to Garey High School in support of Garey High Winter Celebration – Requested Amount: $4,000 Amount to be determined to Fox Theater Pomona in support of La Posada – Requested Amount: $7,000 Amount to be determined to Ted Greene Little League in support of fixing the scoreboard on the baseball field – Requested Amount: $1,750 Amount to be determined to Vietnamese Community Pomona Valley in support of Mid-Autumn Children Festival – Requested Amount: $5,000 Amount to be determined to African American Advisory Alliance in support of its 4th Annual Kwanzaa Joy Celebration – Requested Amount: $2,500 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: Sowing Seeds for Life
Project/Activity: Gifts cards for toys for local kids
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations for this event will help the community in providing free toys for kids this holiday season.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Integrative Development Initiative
Project/Activity: SoilFest: Celebrating the Art, Science, and Healing of Soil Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations for this event will help the community in providing free toys for kids this holiday season.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,200
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Garey High School
Project/Activity: Garey High Winter Celebration
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Funding will help the Garey High School Music Department in hosting concerts, supporting local civic events, and enhancing students’ experiences.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $4,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Fox Theater Pomona
Project/Activity: La Posada
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This donation will help provide a free community event for Pomona residents that features Pomona theatrical and musical talent and a variety of traditional Mexican food and drinks.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $7,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Ted Greene Little League
Project/Activity: Fix the scoreboard on the baseball field Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This donation will help fix the scoreboard and provide a better image of our parks in our City.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,750
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Vietnamese Community Pomona Valley
Project/Activity: Mid-Autumn Children Festival
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This donation will aid in providing a free community event that promotes cultural awareness and harmony in our City.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: African American Advisory Alliance
Project/Activity: 4th Annual Kwanzaa Joy Celebration
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Funding will go toward promoting the Kwanzaa Joy Celebration and promote unity within family, community and provide an experience in cultural equity and family engagement.
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: Valley Indoor Swap Meet
Project/Activity: 16th Annual Toy Giveaway
Finding Date: 11/20/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will help the community by providing free toys for kids this holiday season.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/20/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $75, D2 - $100, D3 - $200, D5 - $100 Total Funding amount: $475
Organization: Alcott Elementary PTA
Project/Activity: Christmas Toy Giveaway
Finding Date: 11/20/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will provide a gift to each student head start – 6th grade.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/20/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $800
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $115, D2 - $100, D3 - $1,000 Total Funding amount: $1,215
Organization: Kennedy Austin Foundation
Project/Activity: Group Box of Hope
Finding Date: 11/20/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This funds will assist in providing a Box of Hope to Pomona families who have suffered the loss of a child.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/20/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 – $150, D2 - $100, D3 - $200, D5 - $100 Total Funding amount: $550
Organization: Victory Outreach
Project/Activity: “Believe” Polar Express Christmas Play and Toy Giveaway Finding Date: 11/20/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will help in providing children with gifts, and all families a safe and faith-filled Christmas experience.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/20/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $215, D2 - $100, D3 - $200 Total Funding amount: $415
Organization: Conceptual Art Therapy
Project/Activity: PEACE Program
Finding Date: 11/20/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will be used to purchase art supplies and provide instruction for Pomona students during after school hours.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $500, D3 - $200 Total Funding amount: $700
Organization: A Fatherless Field
Project/Activity: Pomona Christmas Festival – Miracle on Holt St.
Finding Date: 11/20/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will help in providing children with gifts, bringing hope and cheer to families.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/20/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2- $300, D3 - $200 Total Funding amount: $500
Organization: Kennedy Austin Foundation
Project/Activity: Community Remembrance Gathering
Finding Date: 11/6/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/6/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $425
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $200, D2 - $100, D3 - $200, D5 - $100, D7 - $200
Total Funding amount: $800
Organization: Latino and Latina Roundtable
Project/Activity: Dia de Muertos Celebration
Finding Date: 11/6/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/6/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $500, D2 - $500, D3 - $300, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $1,550
Organization: Sarvodaya Institute Inc.
Project/Activity: Edible botanical garden and Saturday Free Farm Stand Finding Date: 11/6/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To provide accessible educational space to Pomona’s residents centered on the importance of food sovereignty.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/6/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D7 - $1,000 Total Funding amount: $1,250
Organization: Tradición Dance Company
Project/Activity: Tradición Navideña Folklorico Recital Finding Date: 11/6/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/6/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $1,000, D3 - $500, D4 - $500, D7 - $1,000 Total Funding amount: $3,500
Organization: St. Madeleine Catholic Church
Project/Activity: Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession
Finding Date: 11/6/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/6/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $868 – cost for two PD escorts Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $100, D2 - $200, D3 - $300, D5 - $868, D5 - $150, D7 - $250
Total Funding amount: $1,868
Organization: San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps
Project/Activity: SGVCC 1st Annual Virtual Golf Fundraiser Finding Date: 11/6/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/6/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $500, D2 - $1,000, D3 - $150, D5- $200, D7 -$1,000
Total Funding amount: $2,850
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:
N/A
ATTACHMENT:
Sowing Seeds for Life
Integrative Development Initiative
Garey High School
Fox Theater Pomona
Ted Greene Little League
Vietnamese Community of Pomona Valley
African American Advisory Alliance
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit