CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
January 8, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Gutierrez, Acting 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 for Council Holiday Gift/ Food Drive: Requested Amount: TBD Amount to be determined to Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center in support of its 34th Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival – 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: TDB
Project/Activity: Council Holiday Gift/Food Drive
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This drive will benefit children and families in need in Pomona during the 2023 Holiday season.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center Project/Activity: 34th Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event is for the public to gather for the celebration of freedom. It brings together the diverse community and cultures for educational, historical, economic and health benefits.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro 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 eligible for additional contributions.
Organization: Sowing Seeds for Life
Project/Activity: Gifts cards for toys for local kids
Finding Date: 12/4/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations for this event will be used in support of the 18th Annual Holiday event.
Deadline for Contributions: 1/4/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $125, D3 - $150 Total Funding amount: $275
Organization: Integrative Development Initiative
Project/Activity: SoilFest: Celebrating the Art, Science, and Healing of Soil Finding Date: 12/4/23
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations for this event will be used in support of SoilFest, to purchase items for making free nutritious meals at the event.
Deadline for Contributions: 1/4/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,200
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 -$500, D3 - $150 Total Funding amount: $650
Organization: Garey High School
Project/Activity: Garey High Winter Celebration
Finding Date: 12/4/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 1/4/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $4,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $250, D2 - $500, D3 - $500, D4 - $100 D5 - $150
Total Funding amount: $1,500
Organization: Fox Theater Pomona
Project/Activity: La Posada
Finding Date: 12/4/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 1/4/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $7,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $300, D2 - $500, D3 - $200 Total Funding amount: $1,000
Organization: Ted Greene Little League
Project/Activity: Fix the scoreboard on the baseball field Finding Date: 12/4/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 1/4/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,750
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $220, D2 - $250, D3 - $300, D4 - $100 D5 - $150
Total Funding amount: $1,020
Organization: Vietnamese Community Pomona Valley
Project/Activity: Mid-Autumn Children Festival
Finding Date: 12/4/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 1/4/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $625, D2 – $250, D3 - $200, D4 - $1,000 D5 - $150
Total Funding amount: $2,225
Organization: African American Advisory Alliance
Project/Activity: 4th Annual Kwanzaa Joy Celebration
Finding Date: 12/4/23
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 1/4/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $325, D3 - $300, D5 - $150 Total Funding amount: $775
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: 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, D4 - $150, D5 - $100, D7 - $200
Total Funding amount: $825
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 -$1000, D4 - $500, D7 - $100
Total Funding amount: $1,815
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, D7 - $200
Total Funding amount: $750
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 - $500, D3 - $200, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $1,165
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/20/23
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $500, D3 - $200, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $950
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, D4 - $700 Total Funding amount: $1,200
ATTACHMENT:
Council Holiday Gift/ Food Drive
Juneteenth
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit