CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
January 27, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Mark J. Gluba, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECEIVING A GRANT AWARD OF $28,286 FROM PARKS CALIFORNIA AND AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING THE $28,286 IN AWARDED GRANT FUNDS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA RECEIVING A GRANT AWARD OF $28,286 FROM PARKS CALIFORNIA AND AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATING THE $28,286 IN AWARDED GRANT FUNDS; and, 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents or future amendments related with this action, with approval of the City Attorney as to form.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This action will provide Community Services funding to pay for drivers and fuel in support of Pomona Pathfinders on the MOVE. This project is aimed at providing Pomona youth access to California State parks and beaches and offering recreational, environmental, cultural, and historical learning experiences. Approval of Resolution 2025-13 will authorize an increase in revenue estimates and appropriation (amendment of the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget) of the $28,286 grant funds.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of Resolution 2025-13 (Attachment 1) will amend the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget by increasing revenue estimates and appropriating $28,286 in grant funds (Fund 215-4190-40380/51040 and 52370-58806) from Parks California to administer Pomona Pathfinders on the MOVE. There is no grant match.
DISCUSSION:
Parks California is a nonprofit organization and California State Parks’ official statutory partner that is dedicated to expanding programs, amenities, and resources so that all people have the opportunity to build lifelong, meaningful connections with nature. As part of the 2025 grant cycle, Parks California sought proposals addressing transportation to parks, recreational and educational experiences, outreach to underrepresented communities, and areas with high transportation needs.
Community Services staff researched the grant guidelines and determined that the City was eligible to apply for a project that aligns with the funding opportunity, and thus, submitted a proposal on August 27, 2024. On December 17, 2024, Community Services received award notification from Parks California for Pomona Pathfinders on the MOVE. This project is aimed at providing youth access to California State Parks and Beaches and offering enriching recreational, environmental, cultural, and historical experiences in natural settings. The project will cover the costs associated with transportation, which involves expenses for two drivers and fuel costs required for 40 trips. The grant period is from January 2025 through December 2025.
Community Services is committed to providing high quality, meaningful recreational programming that fosters wellness and strengthens the capacity of the community to increase social connection and mental wellbeing.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the 2021-2022 City Council Priority 1: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility – Goal C: Obtain additional grant funding and other revenues to help achieve City goals.
Prepared by:
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Monica Belloso
Management Analyst
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2025-13
Accept Grant Award from Parks California and Amend the FY 2024-25 Budget