CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
February 26, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Gutierrez, 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 Jade Strategy in support of LA County ARDI SBLA Event: Requested Amount: $396.90 Amount to be determined to Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe in support of 30th Annual Ohlone Big Time Pow Wow: Requested Amount: $5,000 Amount to be determined to Hispanic Coalition of Small Businesses (HCSB) in support of the 2024 HCSB Spheres of Sustainability Summit: Requested Amount: $3,000 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: Jade Strategy
Project/Activity: LA County ARDI SBLA Event
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative of Los Angeles County assess how Black residents are doing across 36 indicators, all within the domains of health, housing, income and employment, education, and safety and justice. These listening sessions bring this information to black residents throughout the entirety of Los Angeles County and provide a necessary platform for their voices to be heard. In order to make these sessions accessible we provide free food.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $396.90
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe
Project/Activity: 30th Annual Ohlone Big Time Pow Wow
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: A California Heritage celebration that the community can attend; featuring multicultural groups sharing songs and dances, honoring our veterans, elders and highlighting the youth.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Hispanic Coalition of Small Businesses
Project/Activity: 2024 HCSB Spheres of Sustainability Summit Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The Summit will bring together certified small and minority-owned businesses specializing in key sectors, such as water, energy, infrastructure, engineering, construction, and more. We are striving to implement clean, sustainable solutions, and have dedicated a comprehensive panel discussion to the theme, "Smart Infrastructure for Smart Cities: Integrating Transport, Water & Energy.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
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: Healed Women Heal
Project/Activity: Women’s Empowerment Luncheon
Finding Date: 2/5/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 3/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $200, D4 - $150 Total Funding amount: $350
Organization: Mi Cafecito Coffee
Project/Activity: Cafecito y Clasicos
Finding Date: 2/5/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 3/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,400
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $1329.16, D3 - $200 Total Funding amount: $1529.16
Organization: Pomona Catholic School
Project/Activity: 25th Annual Casino Night
Finding Date: 2/5/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Raise funding for the student scholarship program and also enhance their educational resources, facilities and extracurricular activities.
Deadline for Contributions: 3/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $200, D5 - $200 Total Funding amount: $400
Organization: Celebrating a Vision
Project/Activity: Promoting Health & Wellness for Women, Men and Children Workshop Finding Date: 2/5/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This workshop will help inspire the community to become healthier, covering mental illness, depression and anxiety.
Deadline for Contributions: 3/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $200, D5 - $150 Total Funding amount: $350
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: “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: D3 - $100, D4 - $200, D7 - $100 Total Funding amount: $400
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: D3 - $100, D4 - $200, D7 - $1,000 Total Funding amount: $1,300
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: D3 - $100, D4 - $100 Total Funding amount: $200
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: D3 - $100, D4 - $100 Total Funding amount: $200
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: D3 - $300, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $550
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
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $300, D7 - $250 Total Funding amount: $550
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: D3 - $300
Total Funding amount: $300
ATTACHMENT:
Jade Strategy
Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe
Hispanic Coalition of Small Businesses
Prepared by:
Maura Montellano/ Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
Finding of Public Benefit