CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
October 7, 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 Vietnamese Community of Pomona Valley in support of Mid-Autumn Children Festival: Requested Amount: $2,000 Amount to be determined to Pomona Natives in support of Pop Warner Football & Cheer Team: Requested Amount: $5,000 Amount to be determined to Latino and Latina Roundtable in support of Dia de los Muertos: Requested Amount: $8,000 Amount to be determined to Galan Cultural Center in support of Teatro en Español Program: Requested Amount: $5,000 Amount to be determined to Kiwanis Club of Pomona in support of Christmas on Columbia: Requested Amount: $200 Amount to be determined to Pomona Valley Pride in support of their Inaugural Pomona Valley Pride Festival: 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: Vietnamese Community of Pomona Valley
Project/Activity: Mid-Autumn Children Festival
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: Promote cultural events for children to enjoy the full moon of autumn. Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Pomona Natives Football & Cheer
Project/Activity: Pop Warner Football & Cheer Team
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The donation will be used to cover the cost of renting Ganesha High School football field, field insurance, and EMT for the remainder of the season.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Latino and Latina Roundtable
Project/Activity: Dia de los Muertos
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The donation will be used to hire local artist for the artwork shops, performers, equipment and supplies Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $8,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Galan Cultural Center
Project/Activity: Teatro en Español Program
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The donation will be used to provide equipment, qualified staff, and materials at no cost or low cost, depending on available resources.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Kiwanis Club of Pomona
Project/Activity: Christmas on Columbia
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The Pomona Kiwanis Club will serve lunch to the volunteers and homeowners who will be decorating the Columbia Street neighborhood in Lincoln Park for the Christmas holidays.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $200
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Pomona Valley Pride
Project/Activity: Inaugural Pomona Valley Pride Festival Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Recommended: The donation will be used to help promote the event which will take place at the Fairplex. The funds will go toward helping ensure safety is a top priority for the event.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole 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:
Organization: Just Us 4 Youth
Project/Activity: Free Game: A Just Us 4 Youth Sharing Stories Summit Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 9/16/24
Finding Recommended: Donations will be used for event production (audio/visual equipment rental), food and beverages for event speakers and guest, honorarium for speakers, photo booth at event, table/chair rental, custom event swag bags and contents for bags, raffle tickets and prizes.
Deadline for Contributions: 10/16/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Total Funding Amount:
Organization: Celebrating a Vision
Project/Activity: How to Grow Your Own Garden
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 9/16/24
Finding Recommended: Donations will be used for flyers, food, brochures, transportation, plants, and tools for the event.
Deadline for Contributions: 10/16/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150
Total Funding Amount: $150
Organization: Healed Women Heal
Project/Activity: 6th Annual Gala: Rise and Shine
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 9/16/24
Finding Recommended: The funds raised from this gala will directly benefit our programs and tailored services fostering self-esteem, independence, hope and healing.
Deadline for Contributions: 10/16/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember John Nolte Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $250, D4 - $500 Total Funding Amount: $750
Organization: Christmas on Columbia
Project/Activity: Christmas on Columbia
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 9/9/24
Finding Recommended: Donations will help pay for Pomona PD incurred fees for street closure and support for miscellaneous items.
Deadline for Contributions: 10/9/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $6,972
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $500, D3 - $250, D4 - $100, D5 - $300 Total Funding Amount: $1,150
Organization: Pomona Heritage
Project/Activity: Old Home Restoration Workshop
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 9/9/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 10/9/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $850
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D4 - $500, D5 - $100 Total Funding Amount: $850
Organization: Rudolph on Randolph
Project/Activity: Christmas on Columbia
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 9/9/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 10/9/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Steve Lustro Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D5 - $150 Total Funding Amount: $400
Organization: African American Advisory Alliance
Project/Activity: 5th Annual Pomona Children’s Festival Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 9/9/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 10/9/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $500, D3 - $500, D5 - $100 Total Funding Amount: $1,100
Organization: Garey High School
Project/Activity: Cafecito Con Libros
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 9/9/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 10/9/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $6,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $600, D3 - $500 Total Funding Amount: $1,100
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 Date: 9/9/24
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.
Deadline for Contributions: 10/9/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 -$200, D3 - $250, D4 - $250 Total Funding Amount: $700
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:
N/A
Prepared by:
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Maura Montellano/Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
ATTACHMENT:
Vietnamese Community of Pomona Valley
Pomona Natives
Latino and Latina Roundtable
Galan Cultural Center
Kiwanis Club of Pomona
Pomona Valley Pride
Finding of Public Benefit