CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
December 2, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, 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); Receive and file the recap of final amounts for previously approved projects/activities; and, Limit authorized contributions for outgoing City Councilmembers, when combined with all other District expenditures, to not exceed fifty percent of the budgeted FY 24-25 Account funding, in order to allow an appropriate pro-rated amount for the incoming Councilmember who fills that pending Council vacancy.
FISCAL IMPACT: All approved expenditures are paid from the requesting Councilmembers’ line item accounts as approved in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.
CURRENT REQUEST(S):
Amount to be determined to Fox Community Culture Fund in support of La Gran Posada: Requested Amount: $7,000 Amount to be determined to Celebrating a Vision in support of Christmas Shopping Spree for 25 families: Requested Amount: $900 Amount to be determined to Sowing Seeds for Life in support of 19th Annual Holiday Pantry: Requested Amount: $1,000 Amount to be determined to Victory Outreach in support of Winter Wonderland Toy Giveaway & Outreach: Requested Amount: $2,000 Amount to be determined for Council Holiday Gifts/Food Drive in support of Pomona Children and Families in need: Requested Amount: TBD Amount to be determined for Project Resilience in support of 3rd Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Event: Requested Amount: $2,000 Amount to be determined for Conceptual Art Therapy in support of Pomona Youth Artwalk: Requested Amount: $4,000 Amount to be determined for American Youth Soccer Organization in support of Claremont SoCal United Central 2014-12U Boys Team: Requested Amount: $5,000 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.
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: Fox Community Culture Fund
Project/Activity: La Gran Posada
Finding Recommended: The donations will be used for production of the event/furniture rentals. La Posada is a tradition in Mexican culture and this event would be free to the public, providing Mariachi, Folklorico Dancers and decor that will transport you. We have a predominantly Latino demographic. It is an event for the whole family.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $7,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Celebrating a Vision
Project/Activity: Christmas Shopping Spree for 25 families Finding Recommended: Funds will pay an admin fee to purchase Amazon pallets. We are serving families that live in low-income areas. The benefit is that they can receive items that are normally not in their budget.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $900
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Sowing Seeds For Life
Project/Activity: 19th Annual Holiday Pantry
Finding Recommended: Funds, if awarded will be used to purchase $20 gift cards that will be given to children/families. It will help the community by bringing holiday joy to the children and families we serve in the Pomona Valley.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Victory Outreach Pomona
Project/Activity: Winter Wonderland Toy Giveaway & Outreach Finding Recommended: Every year we come together to share the joy of the season by giving toys to children in our community. This year, we are especially excited to extend our reach to children in group-homes and foster care, bringing a bit of Christmas love to those who need it most.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: TBD
Project/Activity: Council Holiday Gift/Food Drive
Finding Recommended:
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: Funds will be used to purchase gifts/food for City Council Holiday Drive.
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Project Resilience
Project/Activity: 3rd Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Event Finding Recommended: Every year we come together to share the joy of the season by giving toys to children in our community. This year, we are especially excited to extend our reach to children in group-homes and foster care, bringing a bit of Christmas love to those who need it most.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Conceptual Art Therapy
Project/Activity: Pomona Youth Artwalk
Finding Recommended: A youth artwalk benefits young participants, communities, and local economies. For youth, it builds artistic and entrepreneurial skills, boosts confidence, and fosters connections with mentors.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $4,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: American Youth Soccer Organization
Project/Activity: Claremont SoCal United Central 204- 12y Boys Team Finding Recommended: Assist the team to participate in regional tournaments throughout the year.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Robert Torres Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
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: Healed Women Heal
Project/Activity: Teen Inspired Programs
Finding Date: 11/18/24
Finding Recommended: In support of programs for teens. Love Shouldn't Hurt for teens, and Love Shouldn't Hurt Me Either, for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D4 - $500 Total Funding Amount: $650
Organization: Total Restoration Ministries / Restore Her Place Project/Activity: 25th Annual Holiday Community Outreach Finding Date: 11/18/24
Finding Recommended: Will serve many low-income families of Pomona during the holiday seasons, Thanksgiving & Christmas with much needed support.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D5 - $100 Total Funding Amount: $250
Organization: Cosmic Labyrinth
Project/Activity: Labyrinth Fiesta/Festival
Finding Date: 11/18/24
Finding Recommended: Provide healthy food and nourishments to community members that join to build the labyrinth. Providing community with resources to be healthier, more civically engaged, and support local ecology and improve climate conditions Deadline for Contributions: 12/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D5 - $100 Total Funding Amount: $250
Organization: Valley Indoor Swap Meet
Project/Activity: Annual Toy Giveaway
Finding Date: 11/18/24
Finding Recommended: The donations will be used to purchase toys that will be given out at our event that will serve many low-income families.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $750
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D5 - $100 Total Funding Amount: $250
Organization: Sumner Danbury PFA
Project/Activity: Purchase of books for students
Finding Date: 11/18/24
Finding Recommended: Many students are from lower income families and do not have access to good quality books.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Robert Torres Organization Requested Funding Amount: $15,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D6 - $6,000 Total Funding Amount: $6,150
Organization: Fox Community Culture Fund
Project/Activity: Entre Magia Y Muerte
Finding Date: 11/18/24
Finding Recommended: Free event focusing on a Latin tradition of how Latino culture remembers loved ones.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $7,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $250
Total Funding Amount: $250
Organization: St. Madeleine Catholic Church
Project/Activity: Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession
Finding Date: 11/18/24
Finding Recommended: Funds will pay for two police escorts. This event will unite the community and parish and help our youth with growth and faith.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $864
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D4 - $1,364, D5 - $100 Total Funding Amount: $1,614
Organization: A Fatherless Field
Project/Activity: Miracle on Holt St. Toy Giveaway Community Candle Lighting Finding Date: 11/18/24
Finding Recommended: Funding will assist with providing toys for lower income families.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: D3 -$400, D4 - $400 Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150
Total Funding Amount: $800
Organization: Kennedy Austin Foundation
Project/Activity: Annual Toy and Thanksgiving Giveaway
Finding Date: 11/18/24
Finding Recommended: This donation will help in serving our public communities dealing with homelessness, mental health, etc. in the City of Pomona, families in much need of support, in almost every way possible.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D4 - $200, D5 - $100 Total Funding Amount: $450
Organization: Biker Kidz Foundation
Project/Activity: Biker Kidz Festival
Finding Date: 11/18/24
Finding Recommended: This will be used to pay the location fee at the Derby Room Pomona and the insurance needed for the event. This helps to keep the event free for the residents and community.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 -$150
Total Funding Amount: $150
Organization: Tradición Dance Company
Project/Activity: Tradición Navideña
Finding Date: 11/18/24
Finding Recommended: Donation will be used to purchase costumes and props for our Christmas production. This allows students to minimize or remove expenses of participating in the show. The donations will also support event planning expenses.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $3,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 -$250
Total Funding Amount: $250
Organization: State of Early Childhood Summit
Project/Activity: Early Childhood Summit
Approved by CLC: N/A
Finding Date: 11/18/24
Finding Recommended: Donation will be used provide a $500 honorarium for two State of Early Childhood Summit presenters for the November 7, 2024 event.
Deadline for Contributions: 12/18/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150
Total Funding Amount: $150
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: God’s Pantry
Project/Activity: 8th Annual Pomona 5k/10k & Toddler Trot Finding Date: 10/21/24
Finding Recommended: Funding will be used to help with event logistics including event signage, neighborhood postings, giveaways for all attendees including medals and shirts, donated registration fees for community members, etc.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/21/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Victor Preciado Organization Requested Funding Amount: $5,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $1,900, D3 - $250, D5 - $100, D7 - $250 Total Funding Amount: $2,500
Organization: Vietnamese Community of Pomona Valley
Project/Activity: Outstanding Student Awards
Finding Date: 10/21/24
Finding Recommended: Donations will be used to reward outstanding students and promote education, helping students excel in education.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/21/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $250, D3 -$150, D4 - $1,000, D5 - $100, D7 - $250
Total Funding Amount: $1,750
Organization: Overspray Art Supply & Gallery
Project/Activity: Lady Pink Panel at The Fox & Solo Art Exhibit Finding Date: 10/21/24
Finding Recommended: Donations will go toward labor at the Fox Theatre & Flyaway, flight costs, hotel costs for the entertainment, and art shipments.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/21/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $6,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $1,000, D3 - $250, D4 - $500, D5 - $100, D7 - $250
Total Funding Amount: $2,100
Organization: San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps (SGVCC) Project/Activity: 2nd Annual Golf Fundraiser
Finding Date: 10/21/24
Finding Recommended: The sponsorship will directly support the SGVCC workforce development programs, which serve at-promise youth in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley region. Our programs offer essential vocational training, mentorship, and job placement services, while involving youth in impactful community projects. These include maintaining public spaces, creating community gardens, and participating in environmental conservation.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/21/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $10,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $1,000, D3 - $150, D5 - $100, D7 - $500 Total Funding Amount: $1,750
Organization: Fist of Gold Youth Center
Project/Activity: Sports and Tutoring Support
Finding Date: 10/21/24
Finding Recommended: Funding will go toward providing adequate and safe equipment and tutoring support for youth.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/21/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $10,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $250, D3 - $150, D4 - $500, D7 - $500 Total Funding Amount: $1,400
Organization: Compassionate Pomona
Project/Activity: 4th Annual Kindness Carnival
Finding Date: 10/21/24
Finding Recommended: Requested funds will go toward paying additional expenses incurred at the 4th Annual Kindness Carnival.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/21/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $700
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $100, D3 - $150, D7 - $250 Total Funding Amount: $500
Organization: The Multitudes Clothing
Project/Activity: Pomona Rise
Finding Date: 10/21/24
Finding Recommended: Requested funds will go toward paying for the entertainment, giveaways, photographer and videographer. The event will be to unite the people of Pomona at this free event.
Deadline for Contributions: 11/21/24
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $9,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D7 - $250 Total Funding Amount: $400
Prepared by:
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Maura Montellano/Beatrice Marrufo
Executive Assistant
ATTACHMENT:
Fox Community Culture Fund
Celebrating a Vision
Sowing Seeds for Life
Victory Outreach Pomona
Council Holiday Gift/ Food Drive
Project Resilience
Conceptual Art Therapy
American Youth Soccer Organization
Finding of Public Benefit