CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
August 4, 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 ACCEPTANCE OF MEASURE A FUNDS TO ADMINISTER THE HOMELESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM (HIP) AND AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-94 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $93,645 IN MEASURE A FUNDS TO ADMINISTER THE HOMELESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM (HIP) AND AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements, amendments and any other documentation requested for acceptance of the award, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of this item will accept an award in the amount of $93,645 from the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for the Homeless Initiative Measure. The Homeless Initiative Measure is a Comprehensive Homelessness Services funds used to support tenant-based voucher/certificate recipients. 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. 2025-94 (Attachment No. 1) will authorize the acceptance of $93,645 in Los Angeles County Measure A funds, to support Persons Experiencing Homelessness (PEH). Of this award, $8,513 will be allocated to 141-1702-XXXXX-65401 for administrative costs, and the remaining $85,132 will be allocated to 141-1791-XXXXX-65401 for program operation. The proposed budget for FY 2025-26 was based on a previous award of $90,627, which was funded by Measure H. Due to the increased agreement amount and the change in funding source to Measure A, these funds need to be moved to the appropriate accounts.
Revenue Account #
Change to 2025-26 Revenue Estimates
Expenditure Account #
Requested 2025-26 Appropriations ($)
139-1702-40903-65401
-$9,062
139-1702-5xxxx-65401
-$9,062
139-1791-40903-65401
-$81,565
139-1791-5xxxx-65401
-$81,565
141-1702-40906-65401
+$8,513
141-1702-52060-65401
+$3,000
141-1702-52130-65401
+$5,000
141-1702-52402-65401
+$513
141-1791-40906-65401
+$85,132
141-1791-52402-65401
+$50,000
141-1791-52579-65401
+$35,132
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On November 20, 2017, City Council approved entering into an agreement with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), now known as the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), to provide support to PEH. Additionally, the PHA would provide resources to assist those in search of housing, while encouraging landlord acceptance of subsidized tenants who have had vouchers issued to them.
DISCUSSION:
The original Interagency Agreement was entered into on April 2, 2018, for an annual allocation of $19,250 to assist 5 voucher holders with the allowable activities. LACDA approved the PHA’s request to increase the number of vouchers from 5 to 15, resulting in a steady increase of the award, going from $90,627 in FY 2024-25 to $93,645 in FY 2025-26. City staff is requesting acceptance of the agreement for the retroactive date of July 1, 2025.
On November 5, 2024, Los Angeles County voters approved the Measure A ballot to repeal the Measure H tax and replace it with a sales tax of 0.5% with revenue going to affordable housing, mental health and addiction treatment, and services to children, families, veterans, domestic violence survivors, seniors, and disabled people experiencing homelessness. As part of the eligible uses of the Local Solutions Fund, Group 1 provides funding for Expedited Placements in Permanent Housing for PEH. Eligible uses include:
Move-In Assistance
Landlord Support such as:
Landlord Engagement
Holding Fees
Mitigation Funds
Landlord Incentives
Problem Solving
Reunification
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This action 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:
Genesis Hernandez
Homeless Programs Coordinator
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2025-94
Attachment No. 2 – HIP Interagency Agreement FY 25-26
Accept Measure A HIP Funds