CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
February 24, 2025
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.
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 Ted Greene Little League in support of Baseball League Fees: Requested Amount: $2,500 Amount to be determined to 1 Cancer Patient in support of Photographic Exhibit by Traci Asher at Sasse Museum of Art: Requested Amount: $850 Amount to be determined to Lopez Urban Farm in support of Lopez Urban Art Fest: Requested Amount: $2,500 Amount to be determined to Total Restoration Ministries in support of TRM Show & Shine For Shelter Car & Bike Fundraiser: Requested Amount: $1,000 Amount to be determined to A Fatherless Field in support of Pomona Everything Free Street Fair: Requested Amount: $1,200 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 $500 or more that would require disclosure and/or recusal from discussing or acting on this agenda item. Campaign contributions of $500 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: Ted Greene Little League
Project/Activity: Baseball League Fees
Finding Recommended: Ted Greene Little League baseball program aids in community engagement, encourages healthy lifestyles through sports, promotes civic pride, supports the City of Pomona's diversity and inclusion commitments. We provide a space where the creation of lasting memories and bonds encourage future generations to invest in their community.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Lorraine Canales Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: 1 Cancer Patient
Project/Activity: Photographic Exhibit by Traci Asher at Sasse Museum of Art Finding Recommended: This will be an exhibit of a cancer patient’s cancer journey through photography. The purpose is to ease the fear of the unknown often felt by cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones. Donations will be used to print, mat, frame and ship images to the Sasse Museum of Art in Pomona.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $850
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Lopez Urban Farm
Project/Activity: Lopez Urban Art Fest
Finding Recommended: Lopez Urban Art Fest is a cultural and art experience that is free for all community members to attend. Donations will be used to pay for materials and facilities needed to execute the 4th annual Lopez Urban Fest. This will include paying artists and workshop facilitators for their work.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: Total Restoration Ministries
Project/Activity: TRM Show & Shine for Shelter Car & Bike Fundraiser Finding Recommended: This event will benefiting RestoreHER Place Women's Transitional Housing and TRM Men's Transitional Housing. Both organizations provide housing for homeless men, women, and children and are dedicated to providing essential support and resources to these individuals including life skills and employment training, financial literacy, support groups, and mentorship.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: TBD
Organization: A Fatherless Field
Project/Activity: Pomona Everything Free Street Fair
Finding Recommended: This event is dedicated to addressing the needs of the Pomona community. We provide essential items such as groceries, lunches, diapers, backpacks, and more. Additionally, we connect individuals with local programs and resources designed to support them. We are committed to improving the City by helping those experiencing homelessness transition into clean and sober housing. We also ensure the safety of women by assisting them in finding secure homes, and we work to combat human trafficking along Holt Avenue. Through partnerships with various organizations, we strive to make Pomona a better place for all.
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,200
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: Garey High School
Project/Activity: Cafecito con Libros Literacy Program
Finding Date: 1/27/25
Finding Recommended: Donation will be used to increase literacy and cultural awareness for teens in Pomona by reading culturally and age-appropriate literature, and participating in a variety of activities related to reading. Students will also have the opportunity of being part of a writing workshop given by a variety of authors.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/27/25
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $6,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D2 - $500, D3 - $500, D5 - $100, D7 - $500 Total Funding Amount: $1,600
Organization: Celebrating a Vision
Project/Activity: 2025 Youth Apprenticeship Summit Training Finding Date: 1/27/25
Finding Recommended: This is an opportunity for youth ages 13-21 to learn a trade in plumbing, mechanics, electrical, construction and cooking. These skills can be applied to a job. Donations will go toward food, transportation and paying instructors.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/27/25
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,500
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D7 - $250 Total Funding Amount: $400
Organization: Pomona American Little League
Project/Activity: Youth Baseball Softball League
Finding Date: 1/27/25
Finding Recommended: Funding will enable young people to participate in baseball and softball by aiding with registration fees and insurance. This sport helps young people stay off the streets and out of trouble.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/27/25
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Councilmember Nora Garcia Organization Requested Funding Amount: $2,100
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D1 - $300, D2 - $300, D3 - $300, D7 - $300 Total Funding Amount: $1,200
Organization: TBD
Project/Activity: Relief for Fire Victims
Finding Date: 1/27/25
Finding Recommended: Funding will be used for securing transportation large enough to transport donated goods, including water, food, and clothing to local churches in the areas affected by the recent fire in Altadena.
Deadline for Contributions: 2/27/25
Councilmember Recommending Funding: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Organization Requested Funding Amount: $1,000
Councilmember Requested Funding Amount: D3 - $150, D5 - $200 Total Funding Amount: $350
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:
Ted Greene Little League
1 Cancer Patient
Lopez Urban Farm
Total Restoration Ministries
A Fatherless Field
Finding of Public Benefit