CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
August 5, 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 National Council of Negro Women Pomona Valley Section in support of Bethune Height Recognition: Requested Amount: $1,000 Amount to be determined to Kennedy Austin Foundation in support of Group Box of Hope: Requested Amount: $1,000 Amount to be determined to Downtown Pomona Owners Association in support of 2024 Annual Pomona Christmas Parade – Requested Amount $15,000 Amount to be determined to Project Resilience in support of Community Pull-Up with Pomona Unified – Requested Amount $15,000 Amount to be determined to Winter on Wisconsin in support of Winter on Wisconsin joining Christmas on Columbia– Requested Amount $1,000 Amount to be determined to ACCE Institute C/O Pomona United for Stable Housing PUSH in support of Know Your Rights Tenant Workshops – Requested Amount $1,500 Amount to be determined to Chestnut on Chester in support of Chestnut on Chester joining Christmas on Columbia– Requested Amount $1,500 Amount to be determined to Compassionate Pomona in support of 4th Annual Kindness Carnival– Requested Amount $2,500 Amount to be determined to Girl Scout Troop 70534 in support of Supplies and Activities/ Program Pillars – Requested Amount $500 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: National Council of Negro Women Pomona Valley Section Project/Activity: Bethune Height Recognition
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The Southern California Coalition National Council of Negro Women has served the greater Southern California region for over fifty years. This year, we aim to raise $50,000 to fund the Bethune-Height Recognition Program (Program). The Program is a unique program that feeds into the legacy of our founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Funding from this program helps undergird the organization and supports a local non-profit.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Kennedy Austin Foundation
Project/Activity: Group Box of Hope
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Kennedy Austin Foundation will be making each of box hope for our Pomona community that has suffered from the loss of a child. Each box will be filled with items in remembrance of the one no longer here, it is a box of hope, healing and remembrance. Funding will go toward purchasing the items.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Downtown Pomona Owners Association
Project/Activity: 2024 Annual Pomona Christmas Parade
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The donation will benefit the local community through the Pomona Christmas Parade, which draws over 18,000 attendees annually. Funds will support planning, giveaways, safety measures and community outreach.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $15,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Project Resilience
Project/Activity: Community Pull-Up with Pomona Unified Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Project Resilience is in collaboration with Project Hope and Pomona Unified School District (PUSD) to provide backpacks and gift cards to families of PUSD through the Community Pull Up. This will benefit families are that in need within the City of Pomona.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $800
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Winter on Wisconsin
Project/Activity: Winter on Wisconsin (addition to Christmas on Columbia) Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will be used to provide lights and decoration for participating neighbors on Wisconsin Street to put up for the winter season. This is an addition to the Christmas on Columbia event.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: ACCE Institute C/O Pomona United for Stable Housing PUSH Project/Activity: Know Your Rights Tenant Workshops (KYRTW) Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: This funding will be utilized for community outreach, along with tenant know your rights workshops until the end of the year. PUSH provides Pomona residents with tenant protections in KYRTW, legal aid services, eviction prevention, referral services, homeless prevention, etc. We are a key resource to the residents of Pomona in their greatest time of need.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Chestnut on Chester
Project/Activity: Chestnut on Chester (addition to Christmas on Columbia) Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will be used to provide lights and decoration for participating neighbors on Chester Place in association with Christmas on Columbia.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Compassionate Pomona
Project/Activity: 4th Annual Kindness Carnival
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Funding will help with purchasing t-shirts, supplies for the event, marketing materials, water, food items, etc. Bringing families together and providing children with fun activities and resources from non-profits. Entertainment will be provided.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Girl Scout Troop 70534
Project/Activity: Supplies & Activities/ Program Pillars Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will support our troop through purchasing badges, patches, and activities. We offer our girls meaningful experiences in a fun and safe environment focusing on the four Program Pillars: STEM, Life Skills, Outdoors, and Entrepreneurship.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
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: Assistance League of Pomona Valley
Project/Activity: OSB Store 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.
Deadline for Contributions: 8/15/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D4 - $1,000
Total Funding Amount: $1,000
Organization: Fox Theater Pomona & Tradición Company
Project/Activity: 2nd Annual DanzArte Dance Competition Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 7/15/24
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: 8/15/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $500, D4 - $500 Total Funding Amount: $1,000
Organization: Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center Project/Activity: 34th Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 7/15/24
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: 8/15/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $1,000, D4 - $500 Total Funding Amount: $1,500
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: 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, D7 - $250 Total Funding Amount: $350
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: D1 - $350, D7 - $250 Total Funding Amount: $600
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: D1 - $500, D2 - $1,000, D7 - $1,325 Total Funding Amount: $2,825
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: D1 - $1,000, D2 - $700, D7 - $250 Total Funding Amount: $1,700
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: D1 - $150, D2 - $100, D7 - $250 Total Funding Amount: $500
Prepared by:
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Maura Montellano/Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
ATTACHMENT:
National Council of Negro Women Pomona Valley Section
Kennedy Austin Foundation
Downtown Pomona Owners Association
Project Resilience
Winter on Wisconsin (addition to Christmas on Columbia) ACCE Institute C/O Pomona United for Stable Housing PUSH Chestnut on Chester (addition to Christmas on Columbia) Compassionate Pomona
Girl Scout Troop 70534
Finding of Public Benefit