CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
April 21, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Beverly Johnson, Neighborhood Services Director SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HOUSING STABILIZATION DIVISION TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-55 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $98,700 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In February 2024, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) announced the Rapid Housing Development Program (RHoD) to increase the number of housing units available for persons experiencing homelessness. The City of Pomona submitted an application and was awarded an agreement for $98,700 for an Interim Housing program at the Pomona Family Sanctuary.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-55 (Attachment No. 1) will amend the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget by increasing revenue estimates and appropriations by $98,700.
Project
Revenue Account #
Revenue Estimates
Expenditure Account #
Appropriate ($)
Rapid Housing Development Program (RHoD)
139-1702-40903-58813
+$4,700
139-1702-52285-58813
+$4,700
139-1791-40903-58813
+$94,000
139-1791-52285-58813
+$15,000
139-1791-52402-58813
+$43,000
139-1791-52937-58813
+$36,000
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, which 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) submitted an application for the Rapid Housing Development Program (RHoD) to fund the Interim Housing Site for families experiencing homelessness located at the Pomona Family Sanctuary. RHoD was established to provide cities and service providers with an additional resource to secure units and/or beds on a longer-term basis that are available more quickly than the time it takes to construct affordable housing units. The goals identified within the RHoD application were as follows: 1) Increase the number of housing units and beds available for persons experiencing homelessness (PEH); 2) Provide PEH with a unit that has less cost volatility of securing units; and; 3) Provide more permanent housing options for PEH. The term of the Program shall begin upon the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement between the SGVCOG and the City and shall continue through June 30, 2025. The City was awarded $98,700.
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(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2025-55
Amending the FY 2024-25 City Operating Budget to Appropriate Funds
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