CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
July 7, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Mark Gluba, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Acceptance of GRANT FUNDS FROM POMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT for outdoor & active in 2025-26 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-64 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING $676,100 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM POMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR OUTDOOR & ACTIVE IN 2025-26; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments subject to review by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Outdoor & Active (O&A) is a Pomona Unified School District (PUSD) funded program facilitated by City of Pomona (City) staff to provide students, ages 4-17, with opportunities to participate in sports programming, nature-based activities, and fieldtrips to local sporting events. PUSD has awarded $676,100 in grant funding for the FY 2025-26 school year to continue administering O&A programming to support the recreational and social/emotional needs of PUSD students.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
As part of the annual budget process, staff estimated $676,100 in O&A Youth Program grant fund revenue projections and appropriations (215-4190-40916-58765/215-4190-5XXXX-58765) for FY 2025-26.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On July 15, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-105 amending the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget by decreasing revenue estimates and appropriation of $250,150 and accepting funds of $676,100.
On September 11, 2023, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-151 amending the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget by increasing revenue and appropriation of $149,931 and accepting funds for $524, 931 from the District in grant funding for O&A.
On July 18, 2022, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-130 amending the FY 2022-23 Operating Budget by increasing revenue and appropriation of $181,066 and accepting funds for $375,000 from the District in grant funding for O&A.
On September 20, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-108 amending the FY 2021-22 Operating Budget by increasing revenue and appropriations of $300,000 from the District in grant funding for O&A.
DISCUSSION:
During the 2021-2022 school year, the City and PUSD established O&A to improve the growth and development of Pomona’s youth ages 4-17. O&A is a free, year-round sports program offering structured sports opportunities, nature-based activities, and fieldtrips to local sporting events. In the past four years, O&A has reached thousands of youth through its accessible and inclusive programming. Its success is reflected in the increased number of youth served, increased confidence, resilience, and community pride in those who have taken part in the program.
On June 11, 2025, the PUSD School Board approved funding for O&A to serve district students and operate eight sports leagues during the 2025-26 school year from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Q&A will primarily operate out of 12 sites:
Country Crossings Park
Ganesha Park
Jaycee Park
Kennedy Park
Martin Luther King Jr., Park
Montvue Park
Palomares Park
Philadelphia Park
Tony Cerda Park
Washington Park
Westmont Park
Willie White Park
O&A program activities will include:
1. After-school Skateboard Club, classes, and camps
2. Mini-Sports (ages 4-7): Little Kickers, soccer, Mini Hoopers, Tiny Tees
3. Provide swim lessons for 50 PUSD students
4. Soccer
5. Futsal
6. Track & Field
7. Cross Country
8. Flag football
9. Volleyball
10. Tennis
11. Basketball
12. Pickleball
13. Lawnbowling
14. Outdoor hiking trips
15. Fieldtrips to sporting events
O&A introduced Pomona Pathfinders, a nature club providing bi-weekly meetings and fieldtrips to local hikes designed to connect youth with nature. Participants explore outdoor spaces, learn about the environment, and engage in fun, hands-on activities that foster a love for the outdoors and environmental stewardship. Skateboarding continues to be a popular recreational activity and skateboard programming will expand with the recent opening of Kennedy Park’s new skate space and amenities. The City’s Youth Employment Program provides youth, ages 14-19, with employment opportunities, life skills, on-the-job training, and mentoring opportunities that help prepare them for future employment. Youth Employees with knowledge/experience in specified sports are assigned to assist with setup, removal, and storage of sports equipment, including registration of participants, check-in of teams/players, report all incidents to supervisor, act as a scorekeeper, and officiate sports competitions.
Community Services is committed to continually improving quality and inclusivity within its programs. This funding aims to increase access to sports recreation, nature-based experiences, and local sporting events for youth who might otherwise not have the opportunity to experience components of personal and community growth.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the 2021-2022 City Council Priority 1: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility – Goal D: Support City Commissions and ensure alignment between City Council goals and Commission activities.
Prepared by:
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Monica Belloso
Management Analyst
Adopt a Resolution to Accept $676,100 in Grant Funds from PUSD for O&A