CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
May 6, 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 Catalyst Center in support of Thriving Into Adulthood: Requested Amount: $2,000 Amount to be determined to Pauly’s Project in support of its First Annual Autism Awareness Free Community Event: Requested Amount: $10,000 Amount to be determined to Celebrating a Vision in support of Gardening with Families-Cal Poly Field Trip: Requested Amount: $800 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: Children’s Services Foundation dba Catalyst Center Project/Activity: Thriving Into Adulthood
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The Thriving Into Adulthood convening offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from transition-aged youth as they share their experiences and insights on mental health and well-being. Funding will go toward essential elements, including venue rental, audio-visual equipment, transportation, stipends and nutritious meals.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Pauly’s Project
Project/Activity: Pauly’s Project First Annual Autism Awareness Free Community Event Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This free community event allowing Pomona small businesses to support community with professional services for families in need, for families to unwind and allow themselves to feel supported, loved and have fun for the day, not worried about their child’s condition. Donations will be used for numerous expenses including chairs, tables, sensory merchandise, bounce house, food for volunteers and t-shirts.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $10,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Celebrating a Vision
Project/Activity: Gardening with Families-Cal Poly Field Trip Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Families will participate in a field trip to tour Cal Poly Pomona farms, visit the store, plan a healthy lunch. Our experts will give a presentation on beginners veganism and explain how making healthier food choices will save your life. Food is expensive and learning how to grow your own food saves money and on doctor visits.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $800
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: A Fatherless Field
Project/Activity: Pomona Street Fair
Finding Date: 4/15/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Nonprofit event, helping reach the people in need in Pomona with resources such as free haircuts, mental health programs, single mother support, work reentry, senior meal services, clean sober living, free prizes for kids and more.
Deadline for Contributions: 5/15/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $700
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $100, D4 - $100, D7 - $150 Total Funding amount: $350
Organization: Pomona American Little League
Project/Activity: Youth Sports – equipment and league maintenance fees Finding Date: 4/8/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Benefits the children by keeping them off the streets and getting them involved in sports.
Deadline for Contributions: 5/8/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,800
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $300, D3 - $500, D5 - $200, D7 - $300 Total Funding amount: $1,300
Organization: Conceptual Art Therapy
Project/Activity: Public Kite Making Workshop
Finding Date: 4/8/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 5/8/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $250, D7 - $150 Total Funding amount: $500
Organization: Optimist Club of Pomona
Project/Activity: Tea for the Soul
Finding Date: 4/8/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Provide scholarships program that focuses on recognizing female high school seniors.
Deadline for Contributions: 5/8/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $50, D3 - $250, D4 - $500, D5 - $200, D7 - $250
Total Funding amount: $1,250
Organization: Urban Lopez Farm
Project/Activity: 3rd Annual Lopez Urban Art Fest
Finding Date: 4/8/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 5/8/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $6,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $1,000, D2 - $100, D3 - $250, D4 - $500, D5 - $200, D7 - $250
Total Funding amount: $2,300
Organization: Help4UCO
Project/Activity: Picnic in the Park
Finding Date: 4/8/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 5/8/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: $0
Total Funding amount: $0
Organization: Pomona Public Library Foundation
Project/Activity: Chairs for Library Conference Room
Finding Date: 4/8/24
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Purchase of two (2) chairs for the Pomona Public Library conference room.
Deadline for Contributions: 5/8/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $237.73
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $250, D4 - $237.73, D7 - $237.73 Total Funding amount: $725.48
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: 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: $5,000
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
Prepared by:
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Maura Montellano/Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
ATTACHMENT:
Catalyst Center
Pauly’s Project
Celebrating a Vision
Finding of Public Benefit