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: Beverly Johnson, Neighborhood Services Director SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Measure H Funds from the SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS for THE POMONA FAMILY daytime resource center RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-128 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $245,000 IN MEASURE H FUNDS FROM THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SGVCOG), AND THE CARRYOVER OF $108,490 IN UNSPENT FUNDS FROM FY 2023-24 AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY THE SAME AMOUNT Amend the agreement with Volunteers of America of Los Angeles (VOALA) increasing the award by $10,000, and; Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, contracts and other documentation requested for acceptance and implementation of the grant awards, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of the acceptance of funds will increase appropriation and revenue. This includes an increase to the VOALA contract for services rendered at the Pomona Family Daytime Resource Center (Center). The City decided to redirect the unspent funds and the new allocation to the Center located at 2040 N. Garey Avenue. As an established site in the community, well known with people experiencing homelessness and residents seeking resources, the Center is gearing up to host a variety of resources for residents of Pomona and Claremont, using funds for site operation and facility costs. The grant term shall begin upon execution of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and shall continue through June 30, 2025.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-128 (Attachment No. 1) will amend the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget by increasing revenue estimates and appropriations by $353,490. Of the $353,490, $245,000 is of the new allocation and $108,490 is the remaining balance of the original award of $240,510 unspent in FY 2023-24 that is available for carryover.
FUNDING SOURCE
PROJECT
REVENUE ACCT #
INREASE TO REVENUE ($)
EXPENDITURE ACCT #
APPROPRIATE ($)
Measure H
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG)
139-1791-40903-58796
+$353,490
139-1791-52285-58796
+$152,214
139-1791-52840-58796
+$8,400
139-1791-52937-58796
+$170,076
139-1791-52711-58796
+$6,000
139-1791-52402-58796
+$4,800
139-1791-52064-58796
+$12,000
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On January 22, 2024 City Council approved entering into an agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to fill the gaps within the existing homeless services system to fund interim housing sites and accepted the award of Measure H funds in the amount of $240,510.
DISCUSSION:
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) was established to unify cities within the San Gabriel Valley region to utilize resources and services to improve the quality of life within the jurisdictions of its member cities and unincorporated areas. To expand homeless services and support in the region, the SGVCOG entered into a contract with the County of Los Angeles to obtain Measure H funding. Measure H generates funds for homeless services throughout the County of Los Angeles and is generated through a ¼-cent sales tax approved by Los Angeles County voters in 2017. The SGVCOG allocated Measure H funding to support four programs to address homelessness in the San Gabriel Valley. The four programs include services to supplement existing homeless programs, outreach and services for hard-to-reach populations, mobile crisis response programs, and pilot programs.
The City of Pomona (City) responded to the Request for Proposals (RFP) with the desire to participate in a program with the City of Claremont, a cohort city, which will provide housing navigation, case management, access center services, and interim housing to unhoused residents. The SGVCOG Governing Board approved the City’s proposed Pomona-Claremont Access Center and Crisis Program. However, with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) published cost study increasing the bed rate for interim housing sites, the Hope for Home Services Center seen an increase in total funding leading to a reduction of expenditures to the Cohort funding. Upon taking note of this, the City considered the best spenddown options and redirected the funds to the Pomona Family Daytime Resource Center. Additionally, in April 2024, SGVCOG sent notice that unspent funds would be eligible to carryover. The City would qualify for an additional allocation of $245,000 for the upcoming fiscal year.
The Pomona Family Daytime Resource Center (Center) seeks to fill a critical gap in the Los Angeles County homeless service delivery system in the Eastern Region of the San Gabriel Valley Service Planning Area (SPA) 3. The City of Pomona recognizes that many families who arrive at the Center will not have had significant contact with the Coordinated Entry System (CES) or know what services are available in Pomona or nearby cities. Having this in mind, the Center aims to offer critical resources ranging from supportive services, referrals to housing, and facility access such as a shower program, charging lockers, and computer/printer access. The site was previously utilized for the Pomona Transitional Living Center and continues to operate the Operation Porchlight – Rapid Rehousing program subcontracted to Volunteers of America of Los Angeles (VOALA). Due to the site being solely utilized by VOALA, all utilities and site costs are paid for by them. In order to alleviate the increase in facility costs, VOALA will be awarded $10,000 to cover utilities and internet that will be utilized by the service providers working out of the Center.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports City Council Goal K: – to reduce the unsheltered homeless population by 10% annually and take actions to mitigate the impacts of homelessness on the community.
Prepared by:
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Genesis Hernandez
Homeless Programs Coordinator
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2024-128
Authorize Acceptance of SGVCOG Measure H Funding for Family Daytime Resource Center
Authorize Acceptance of SGVCOG Measure H Funding for Family Daytime Resource Center