CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
March 18, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Gutierrez, City Manager
Submitted By: Rene Guerrero, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A
NEW PROJECT, “MEADOW VIEW DEMONSTRATION GARDEN”
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW CIP PROJECT, “MEADOW VIEW DEMONSTRATION GARDEN,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-71200, AND APPROPRIATING $300,000 OF DISTRICT 5 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) AND $100,000 OF MAYORAL ARP FUNDING TO THE PROJECT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
City Council adoption of Resolution No. 2024-34 (Attachment No. 1) will create a new project, “Meadow View Demonstration Garden,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71200 (Project). It will also appropriate $300,000 of District 5 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding and $100,000 of Mayoral ARP funding to the Project. This Project will provide for the design and construction of a demonstration garden on vacant residential lots along Meadow View Drive to include native, drought-tolerant plants and trees, water-wise irrigation, pathways, and seating/viewing areas.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding in the amounts of $300,000 and $100,000 are available in the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget under D5 and Mayor ARP allocation (Fund 191). The table below summarizes the fiscal impact of this action:
Project / Funding
“Meadow View Demonstration Garden,”
Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-71200
Beginning Budget
$0
Appropriation of ARP D5 Funding
$300,000
Appropriation of ARP Mayoral Funding
$100,000
Ending Budget
$400,000
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On June 7, 2021, as part of the FY 2021-22 adopted budget, the City of Pomona accepted $45.37M of ARP funds from the United States Department of the Treasury, of which $6.8M was budgeted for potential revenue loss.
On August 9, 2021, an ARP study session was held where eligible uses of ARP funds was discussed. The Mayor and City Council provided direction and suggested a plan to allocate $45.37M.
On September 20, 2021, the Mayor and City Council approved the $45.37M City of Pomona ARP Expenditure Plan.
On June 6, 2022, the City Council approved the proposed ARP Policies and Procedures, and adopted the FY 2022-23 budget.
On August 15, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-155 approving an update to the City of Pomona’s Expenditure Plan for ARP funding for FY 2022-23 and increased revenue estimates and appropriations in the amount of $4,000,000.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There should be no environmental impact from the creation of a demonstration garden on currently vacant land.
DISCUSSION:
This Project will provide for the design and construction of a demonstration garden on vacant, residential lots along Meadow View Drive. It will include native, drought-tolerant plants and trees, water-wise irrigation, pathways, and seating/viewing areas.
Guidance from the Department of the Treasury allows ARP funds to be used on park improvements within a Qualified Census Tract (QCT), and for park improvements outside of a QCT provided the improvements will serve a population that was disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Treasury Guidance further recognizes that investments in parks, public plazas, and other public outdoor recreation spaces are responsive to the needs of disproportionately impacted communities by promoting healthier living environments and outdoor recreation and socialization to mitigate the spread of COVID‐19.
This demonstration garden will be the only one of its kind in the City, and will be open and accessible to all in the community. The demonstration garden will alleviate public health issues through education and exercise, thus qualifying this Project for the use of ARP Funds.
Prepared by:
Shandy Dittman
Public Works Fiscal and Project Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2024-34
Attachment No. 2 – CIP Details Sheet
Resolution to Amend FY 2023-24 CIP Budget to Create New Project, “Meadow View Demonstration Garden”