CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
September 9, 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 Christmas on Columbia in support of Christmas on Columbia: Requested Amount: $6,972 Amount to be determined to Pomona Heritage in support of Old Home Restoration Workshop: Requested Amount: $850 Amount to be determined to Rudolph on Randolph in support of Christmas on Columbia: Requested Amount: $1,000 Amount to be determined to African American Advisory Alliance in support of 5th Annual Pomona Children’s Festival: Requested Amount: $2,500 Amount to be determined to Garey High School in support of Cafecito Con Libros: Requested Amount: $6,000 Amount to be determined to Chas P. Rowe Post 30 American Legion Department of California in support of America Legion Post 30 Grand Reopening and BBQ: Requested Amount: $2,000 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: Christmas on Columbia
Project/Activity: Christmas on Columbia
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will help pay for Pomona PD incurred fees for street closure and support for miscellaneous items.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $6,972
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Pomona Heritage
Project/Activity: Old Home Restoration Workshop
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will used for rental of the Trinity Methodist Church on Gibbs St. and a pizza lunch for the community during the Restoration Workshop.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $850
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Rudolph on Randolph
Project/Activity: Christmas on Columbia
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will be used to provide lights and decoration for participating neighbors on Randolph Street to put up for the winter season. This is an addition to the Christmas on Columbia holiday event.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: African American Advisory Alliance
Project/Activity: 5th Annual Pomona Children’s Festival Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Pomona Children’s Festival committee provides free meals and superhero gifts for all children in attendance. Donations and sponsorships will be used towards these costs along with event insurance, event marketing and signage, and specific activations such as onsite Superhero trainings led by available Supers, the Giant Bubble Party, etc.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Garey High School
Project/Activity: Cafecito Con Libros
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donations will be used to increase literacy through our reading program. Low literacy in our schools means low literacy in our city. We want the coming generations to have better human capital and improve their lives.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $6,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Chas P. Rowe Post 30 American Legion Department of California Project/Activity: America Legion Post 30 Grand Reopening and BBQ Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Donation will be used to pay for the plaque that will be mounted on the building thanking all the volunteers that came forward to assist in revitalizing the American Legion Post in the City of Pomona. The Plaque will be a permanent fixture, dedicated to those who in the time of need came to save an organization so that the American Legion can continue serving the Community of Pomona.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
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:
N/A
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: National Council of Negro Women Pomona Valley Section Project/Activity: Bethune Height Recognition
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 8/5/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 9/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D7 - $250 Total Funding Amount: $500
Organization: Kennedy Austin Foundation
Project/Activity: Group Box of Hope
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 8/5/24
Finding Recommended: Kennedy Austin Foundation will be making Group Box of 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.
Deadline for Contributions: 9/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $500, D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D5 - $100, D7 - $250
Total Funding Amount: $1,100
Organization: Downtown Pomona Owners Association
Project/Activity: 2024 Annual Pomona Christmas Parade
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 8/5/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 9/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $15,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $1,000, D3 - $500, D5 - $200, D7 - $500 Total Funding Amount: $2,200
Organization: Project Resilience
Project/Activity: Community Pull-Up with Pomona Unified Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 8/5/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 9/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $800
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $1,000, D2 - $100, D3 - $500, D7 - $250 Total Funding Amount: $1,850
Organization: Winter on Wisconsin
Project/Activity: Winter on Wisconsin (addition to Christmas on Columbia) Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 8/5/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 9/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $500, D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D5 - $100, D7 - $250
Total Funding Amount: $1,100
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 Date: 8/5/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 9/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $1,350, D3 - $150 Total Funding Amount: $1,500
Organization: Chestnut on Chester
Project/Activity: Chestnut on Chester (addition to Christmas on Columbia) Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 8/5/24
Finding Recommended: Donations will be used to provide lights and decoration for participating neighbors on Chester Place in association with Christmas on Columbia.
Deadline for Contributions: 9/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $750, D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D5 - $100, D7 - $250
Total Funding Amount: $1,350
Organization: Compassionate Pomona
Project/Activity: 4th Annual Kindness Carnival
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 8/5/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 9/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $350, D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D5 - $100, D7 - $100
Total Funding Amount: $800
Organization: Girl Scout Troop 70534
Project/Activity: Supplies & Activities/ Program Pillars Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 8/5/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 9/5/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $100, D7 - $100 Total Funding Amount: $300
Prepared by:
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Maura Montellano/Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
ATTACHMENT:
Christmas on Columbia
Pomona Heritage
Rudolph on Randolph
African American Advisory Alliance
Garey High School
Chas P. Rowe Post 30 American Legion Department of California Finding of Public Benefit