CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
January 22, 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 to “Not Done Yet!” in support of their Senior Art Show: Requested Amount: $500 Amount to be determined to Music Tree in support of Beauty of Broadway presents Shrek Jr. – Requested Amount $2,500 Amount to be determined to Langarica Ink in support of Development of a House to Create Job Opportunities – Requested Amount $10,000 Amount to be determined to Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. in support of Bridge the Gap (BTG) 2.0 Topgolf Fundraising Brunch – Requested Amount $500 Amount to be determined to Bithiah’s Family Services in support of Revamping their Resource Center – Requested Amount $4,500 Amount to be determined to Project Resilience in support of Human Trafficking Awareness – Requested Amount $1,800 Amount to be determined to Juneteenth Education Technology Mobil Arts Center in support of 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast & Tribute – Requested Amount $1,500 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: “Not Done Yet!”
Project/Activity: Senior Art Show
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This is a group of seniors who collaborate and showcase art at various events and venues. Funding would help with promotional materials for downtown Pomona show, tables and chairs, and light refreshments for show attendees.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Music Tree
Project/Activity: Beauty of Broadway presents Shrek Jr.
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To help grow Children’s theater in the City so that more children can be involved in an educational program like this one.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Langarica Ink
Project/Activity: Development of a House to Create Job Opportunities Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide jobs to low income people.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $10,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc.
Project/Activity: Bridge the Gap (BTG) 2.0 Topgolf Fundraising Brunch Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To educate community members on seizure first aid protocols in the event someone has an epileptic experience.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Bithiah’s Family Services
Project/Activity: Revamping their Resource Center
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The revamp brings multifaceted benefits to the City. It underscores the City’s commitment to the well-being and support of families experiencing foster care. Enhances the City’s collaboration with the Department of Children and Family Services and the Pomona Court System, showcasing a proactive approach in addressing the needs of vulnerable families.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $4,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Project Resilience
Project/Activity: Human Trafficking Awareness
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide human trafficking education and prevention through community engagement.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,800
Organization: Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center Project/Activity: 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast & Tribute Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will show goodwill for the national holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and unity across the communities of the Inland Empire.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
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 eligible for additional contributions.
Organization: TBD
Project/Activity: Council Holiday Gift/Food Drive
Finding Date: 1/8/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This drive will benefit children and families in need in Pomona during the 2023 Holiday season.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/8/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D4 - $840.77
Total Funding amount: $840.77
Organization: Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center Project/Activity: 34th Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival Finding Date: 1/8/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/8/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $10,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Total Funding amount: TBD
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: 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, D7 - $200 Total Funding amount: $475
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, D2 – $300, D3 - $150, D4 - $100, D7 - $250
Total Funding amount: $1,300
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, D7 - $500
Total Funding amount: $2,000
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 - $1,500, D3 - $200, D7 -$1,000 Total Funding amount: $3,000
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, D7 - $750
Total Funding amount: $1,770
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, D7 - $500
Total Funding amount: $2,725
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, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $1,275
ATTACHMENT:
“Not Done Yet!”
Music Tree
Langarica Ink
Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc.
Bithiah’s Family Services
Project Resilience
Juneteenth Education Technology Mobil Arts Center
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit