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: Beverly Johnson, Neighborhood Services Director SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE INTERIM HOUSING PROGRAM AT HOPE FOR HOME HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-83 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $3,540,865 IN MEASURE A GRANT FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE INTERIM HOUSING PROGRAM AT HOPE FOR HOME HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER (H4H) AND AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements, amendments, and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, distribution of the funding and operation of the H4H Interim Housing Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) awarded the City of Pomona $3,540,865 to operate the Interim Housing Program to support adults experiencing homelessness. The contract period for this award is July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-83 (Attachment No. 1) will authorize the acceptance of $3,540,865 in Los Angeles County Measure A funds, for the operation of the City’s Hope for Home Interim Housing Program, distributing $3,186,779 to 141-1791-XXXXX-65410 for program operations and $354,086 to 141-1702-XXXXX-65410 for administrative costs. The positions allocated to the City’s administrative portion will be the Housing Analyst, Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator and a Senior Accountant.
Revenue Account #
Change to 2025-2026 Revenue Estimates
Expenditure Account #
Requested 2025-2026 Appropriations ($)
139-1702-40903-65408
-$472,169
139-1702-5XXXX-65408
-471,168
139-1791-40903-65408
-$4,249,526
139-1791-52285-65408
-$4,249,526
215-1702-40873-58720
-$49,666
215-1702-5XXXX-58720
-$49,201
139-1702-40903-58720
-$7,928
139-1702-5XXXX-58720
-$7,854
141-1702-40906-65410
+$354,086
141-1702-5XXXX-65410
+$354,086
141-1791-40906-65410
+$3,186,779
141-1791-52285-65410
+$3,186,779
DISCUSSION:
On December 6, 2024, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) released a request for proposal (RFP) for an Interim Housing contract to fund congregate and non-congregate shelters serving people experiencing homelessness. The City of Pomona responded to the RFP requesting funding for the Hope for Home Homeless Services Center (H4H). On April 21, 2025, LAHSA notified the City it would fund 109 beds at the $89 bed rate for a total award of $3,540,865 (109/beds x $89/bed rate x 365/calendar days) for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. City staff is requesting acceptance of the agreement for the retroactive date of July 1, 2025.
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. 2025-83
Authorize Acceptance of Interim Housing Grant