CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
February 5, 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 Healed Women Heal in support of Women’s Empowerment Luncheon: Requested Amount: $1,000 Amount to be determined to Mi Cafecito Coffee in support of Cafecito y Clasicos – Requested Amount $2,400 Amount to be determined to Pomona Catholic School in support of their 25th Annual Casino Night – Requested Amount $1,000 Amount to be determined to Celebrating a Vision in support of Promoting Health & Wellness for Women, Men and Children Workshop – 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: Healed Women Heal
Project/Activity: Women’s Empowerment Luncheon
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To foster a sense of community and help women navigated challenges with the guidance of someone who has relevant experience.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Mi Cafecito Coffee
Project/Activity: Cafecito y Clasicos
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Create a family and community focused gathering to stimulate local businesses and foster a stronger a stronger sense of community among residents.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,400
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Pomona Catholic School
Project/Activity: 25th Annual Casino Night
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Raise funding for the student scholarship program and also enhance their educational resources, facilities and extracurricular activities.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Celebrating a Vision
Project/Activity: Promoting Health & Wellness for Women, Men and Children Workshop Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This workshop will help inspire the community to become healthier, covering mental illness, depression and anxiety.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
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: “Not Done Yet!”
Project/Activity: Senior Art Show
Finding Date: 1/22/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/22/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D4 - $200
Total Funding amount: $200
Organization: Music Tree
Project/Activity: Beauty of Broadway presents Shrek Jr.
Finding Date: 1/22/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/22/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D4 - $200
Total Funding amount: $200
Organization: Langarica Ink
Project/Activity: Development of a House to Create Job Opportunities Finding Date: 1/22/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide jobs to low income people.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/22/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $10,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D4 - $100
Total Funding amount: $100
Organization: Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc.
Project/Activity: Bridge the Gap (BTG) 2.0 Topgolf Fundraising Brunch Finding Date: 1/22/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: To educate community members on seizure first aid protocols in the event someone has an epileptic experience.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/22/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D4 - $100
Total Funding amount: $100
Organization: Bithiah’s Family Services
Project/Activity: Revamping their Resource Center
Finding Date: 1/22/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/22/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $4,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Total Funding amount:
Organization: Project Resilience
Project/Activity: Human Trafficking Awareness
Finding Date: 1/22/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide human trafficking education and prevention through community engagement.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/22/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,800
Total Funding amount:
Organization: Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center Project/Activity: 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast & Tribute Finding Date: 1/22/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This event will show goodwill for the national holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. and unity across the communities of the Inland Empire.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/22/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Total Funding amount:
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:
N/A
ATTACHMENT:
Healed Women Heal
Mi Cafecito Coffee
Pomona Catholic School
Celebrating a Vision
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit