CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
July 15, 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 Assistance League of Pomona Valley in support of Operation School Bell (OSB) Fundraiser: Requested Amount: $3,500 Amount to be determined to Fox Theater Pomona & Tradición Dance Company in support of 2nd Annual DanzArte Dance Competition: Requested Amount: $3,000 Amount to be determined to Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center in support of its 34th Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival – Requested Amount $3,000 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 2024-25 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: Assistance League of Pomona Valley
Project/Activity: Operation School Bell (OSB) Fundraiser Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 7/15/24
Finding Recommended: Donations will go toward helping fund the OSB store that provides clothing and toiletries to underserved youth in our city.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Fox Theater Pomona & Tradición Company
Project/Activity: 2nd Annual DanzArte Dance Competition Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Community members will participate in this cultural event, which will provide a space adequate with recognition’s for dancers as well as a professional venue, which uplifts our community arts.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center Project/Activity: 34th Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This funding will be used to pay the balance owed to the entertainers who performed and the sound engineer who was instrumental in bringing the people to the event for Juneteenth. Funds will go toward any outstanding fees owed. It brings together the diverse community and cultures for educational, historical, economic and health benefits.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor 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: Celebrating a Vision
Project/Activity: Helicopter Flight Program
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 7/1/24
Finding Recommended: This amazing experience allows youth to learn about helicopters and airplanes, the kids actually will fly with the pilots. The event inspires the youth to dream big, and families to explore other places and things.
Deadline for Contributions: 8/1/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100
Total Funding Amount: $100
Organization: Community Partners 4 Innovation
Project/Activity: Time for Sound Healing
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 7/1/24
Finding Recommended: This event offers residents of Pomona a free holistic alternative for mental health in ways of meditation, breath work, and native indigenous teachings.
Deadline for Contributions: 8/1/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Total Funding Amount:
Organization: Pomona Public Library Foundation
Project/Activity: 2024 Mayor’s Gala
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 7/1/24
Finding Recommended: The funds will be used for a sponsorship, purchasing a table at the Gala. Beyond the meal cost, donation will go to improving the Pomona Public Library through the Pomona Public Library Foundation Projects.
Deadline for Contributions: 8/1/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $4,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $1000
Total Funding Amount: $1000
Organization: Conceptual Art Therapy
Project/Activity: 2nd Annual Summer Youth Art Camp
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 7/1/24
Finding Recommended: Art therapy for youth enhances emotional expression, reduces stress, and boosts self-esteem. It provides a safe space to process trauma, fostering resiliency, improves communication and interpersonal skills, promoting cooperation and empathy. The 3-week camp will include workshops on creative writing, film-making, and photography with artist-mentors, with a 4-day youth artist retreat at Big Bear Lake. The donation will cover the lodging.
Deadline for Contributions: 8/1/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $6,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $700
Total Funding Amount: $700
Organization: Partnership for a Positive Pomona (P3)
Project/Activity: Pomona Youth Fest (PYF)
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 7/1/24
Finding Recommended: This event benefits youth in Pomona by offering them an opportunity to experience a music festival where they can express and enjoy themselves in a safe environment, thereby learning to have fun without substances.
Deadline for Contributions: 8/1/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100
Total Funding Amount: $100
Organization: Fox Theater Pomona & Tradición Company
Project/Activity: 2nd Annual DanzArte Dance Competition Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 6/17/24
Finding Recommended: Community members will participate in this cultural event, which will provide a space adequate with recognition’s for dancers as well as a professional venue, which uplifts our community arts.
Deadline for Contributions: 7/17/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested 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:
Organization: Valley Indoor Swap Meet
Project/Activity: Free Back Pack Giveaway
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 6/3/24
Finding Recommended: Donation will be used to purchase back packs and other school supplies for the event, benefiting the families and children in our community.
Deadline for Contributions: 7/3/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150
Total Funding Amount: $150
Organization: Pomona Public Library Foundation
Project/Activity: 2024 Mayor’s Gala
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 6/3/24
Finding Recommended: The funds will be used for a sponsorship, purchasing a table at the Gala. Beyond the meal cost, donation will go to improving the Pomona Public Library through the Pomona Public Library Foundation Projects.
Deadline for Contributions: 7/3/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $4,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $600, D3 - $575 Total Funding Amount: $1,175
Organization: Victory Outreach
Project/Activity: Community Concert
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 6/3/24
Finding Recommended: This will be a family event with a positive message for young people to be empowered for positive change. Funding will go toward sound equipment rental, performer honorarium.
Deadline for Contributions: 7/3/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1- $400, D2 - $233, D3 - $250 Total Funding Amount: $883
Prepared by:
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Maura Montellano/Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
ATTACHMENT:
Assistance League of Pomona Valley
Fox Theater Pomona & Tradición Dance Company
Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center
Finding of Public Benefit