CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
April 8, 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 Pomona American Little League in support of Youth Sports – equipment and league maintenance fees: Requested Amount: $1,800 Amount to be determined to Conceptual Art Therapy in support of Public Kite Making Workshop: Requested Amount: $1,000 Amount to be determined to Optimist Club of Pomona support of Tea for the Soul: Requested Amount: $2,000 Amount to be determined to Urban Lopez Farm in support of the 3rd Annual Lopez Urban Art Fest: Requested Amount: $6,500 Amount to be determined to Help4UCO in support of Picnic in the Park: Requested Amount: $1,000 Amount to be determined to the Pomona Public Library Foundation in support of the Purchase of two (2) Chairs for the Library Conference Room: Requested Amount: $237.73 SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
☐ When this box is checked, it indicates the agenda item is subject to the Levine Act SB1439 requirements. Councilmembers are reminded to check their campaign contributions and determine whether they have received a campaign contribution of $250 or more that would require disclosure and/or recusal from discussing or acting on this agenda item. Campaign contributions of $250 or more made 1) by any person or entity who is identified in the agenda report as the applicant or proposer or 2) on behalf of the applicant or participant, including a parent, subsidiary or otherwise related business entity, or 3) by any person who has a financial interest in the agenda item requires a councilmember to comply with SB1439.
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: Pomona American Little League
Project/Activity: Youth Sports – equipment and league maintenance fees Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Benefits the children by keeping them off the streets and getting them involved in sports.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,800
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Conceptual Art Therapy
Project/Activity: Public Kite Making Workshop
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide a positive workshop for Pomona’s youth that not only teaches as craft but also encourages outdoor play.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Optimist Club of Pomona
Project/Activity: Tea for the Soul
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide scholarships program that focuses on recognizing female high school seniors.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Urban Lopez Farm
Project/Activity: 3rd Annual Lopez Urban Art Fest
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The Festival will be a dynamic celebration featuring free art workshops, art demonstrations, and live entertainment, all geared towards promoting the arts & urban farming. Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $6,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Help4UCO
Project/Activity: Picnic in the Park
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Educate residents and community members about opioid addiction and fentanyl over dose as well as helping the homeless with housing opportunities available.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Pomona Public Library Foundation
Project/Activity: Chairs for Library Conference Room
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Purchase of two (2) chairs for the Pomona Public Library conference room.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $237.73
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: Mosley Foundation of Love
Project/Activity: Sugar Shane Mosley Youth Boxing Camp
Finding Date: 3/18/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The donation will be used to allow 50 low-income and at-risk youth in the community to attend the Camp. The Camp will teach them basic boxing skills to grow their knowledge in the sport. The Camp will also encourage self-discipline in tough situations and making positive decisions.
Deadline for Contributions: 4/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $750, D2 - $100, D3 - $ 500, D4 - $500, D5 - $200, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $2,550
Organization: Latino/Latina Roundtable
Project/Activity: 20th Annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast
Finding Date: 3/18/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will be utilized to support the organization in providing support to the community at large through programming and services. The Latino and Latina Roundtable is a service organization with a mission to improve the lives of Latino/a/x and those facing similar barriers and inequities. This donation and sponsorship will support scholarships for local students, programming for civic engagement, and help increase the reach of the organization.
Deadline for Contributions: 4/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $1,450, D2 - $100, D3 - $1,500, D4 - $500, D5 - $ 200, D7 - $1,250 Total Funding amount: $5,000
Organization: Celebrating a Vision
Project/Activity: Generational Health Farm Field Trips for Families Finding Date: 3/18/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This field trip will be to an actual farm to pick fruit and vegetables. Families will learn about planting and growing their own food. Funding will be used to provide transportation to and from the location, paying the farm for the tour and produce. We have to introduce proper nutrition at a young age in order to combat obesity and childhood illnesses.
Deadline for Contributions: 4/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $650
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3- $100, D4 - $300, D5 - $100, D7 - $200 Total Funding amount: $700
Organization: Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center Project/Activity: 34th Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival Finding Date: 3/18/24
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: 4/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $10,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $1,450, D3 - $ 150, D4 - $500, D5 - $200, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $2,800
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: Jade Strategy
Project/Activity: LA County ARDI SBLA Event
Finding Date: 2/26/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 3/26/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $396.90
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $100, D7 - $296.90 Total Funding amount: $396.90
Organization: Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe
Project/Activity: 30th Annual Ohlone Big Time Pow Wow
Finding Date: 2/26/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 3/26/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $500, D7 - $500 Total Funding amount: $1,000
Organization: Hispanic Coalition of Small Businesses
Project/Activity: 2024 HCSB Spheres of Sustainability Summit Finding Date: 2/26/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 3/26/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $250
Total Funding amount: $250
Prepared by:
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Maura Montellano/Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
ATTACHMENT:
Pomona American Little League
Conceptual Art Therapy
Optimist Club of Pomona
Urban Lopez Farm
Help4UCO
Pomona Public Library Foundation
Finding of Public Benefit