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 TO ACCEPT TRI CITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT FUNDING FOR HOPE FOR HOME CRISIS SHELTER OPERATIONS AND AMEND FY 25-26 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCLUDE CARRYOVER FUNDS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt the following resolution:
Resolution No. 2025-86 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, Authorizing the Acceptance of $1,943,625 in Mental Health Services Act Funding from Tri City Mental Health Center to operate 71 crisis shelter beds at THE hope for home homeless services center (H4H), CARRYING OVER $381,465 FROM FY 2024-25 TO FY 2025-26, AND INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY THE SAME AMOUNT Approve the third amendment to the Tri-City Mental Health revenue/grant agreement.
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 Hope for Home crisis shelter beds, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of this item will approve a Third Amendment (Attachment No. 2) to the current contract to reflect a change in the term of the agreement, beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. In addition, increasing the number of reserved beds exclusively for Tri-City from 31 to 71.
The unspent funds, including $381,465 from FY 2024-25, are carried over until fully expended to support shelter operations.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-86 (Attachment No. 1) authorizes the acceptance of the Tri-City Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) award from Tri City, totaling $1,943,625 from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The carryover of unspent funds from FY 2024-25, amounting to $381,465 will lead to an amendment of the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget in the MHSA grant (Fund 215). This will result in an increase in revenue estimates and appropriations by the same amount.
The following table details the fiscal impacts associated with the recommended action:
Revenue Account #
Change to 2025-26 Revenue Estimates
Expenditure Account #
Requested 2025-26 Appropriations ($)
215-1702-40873-58681
+$180,766
215-1702-52285-58681
+$181,140
215-1791-40873-58681
+1,746,543
215-1791-52285-58681
+$1,746,543
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On August 6, 2018, the City entered into an agreement with Tri-City Mental Health Center, to utilize the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding, to reserve 28 crisis shelter beds at the Hope for Home Homeless Services Center (H4H). On December 18, 2018, the City entered into an agreement, securing Tri-City Mental Health Center’s financial participation, reserving 28 crisis beds utilizing Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding in the amount of $357,700.
On July 1, 2019, the City and Tri-City MHS executed the First Amendment to the Agreement, extending the term of the Agreement through to June 30, 2022, and increasing the number of shelter bed from 28 to 31 for the exclusive use of Tri-City, with a total grant of $396,025.
On December 21, 2022, the City and Tri-City executed the Second Amendment to the Agreement extending the term of the Agreement for an additional three years ending on June 30, 2025, with a total grant of $396,025.
DISCUSSION:
Since December 18, 2018, the City had entered into an agreement with Tri-City Mental Health Center, utilizing Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding. The initial agreement provided funding for shelter personnel, meals, case management, beds, lockers, and office furnishings, and other resources to help individuals transition to permanent housing. The annual renewal of this grant contract is essential to maintaining the shelter’s services, which play a vital role in addressing homelessness by providing pathways to permanent housing for the individuals served.
The City and Tri-City MHS, agree to execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement to extend the term for one additional year through June 30, 2026; and increase the number of shelter beds reserved for the exclusive use of Tri-City, from 31 to 71. City staff is requesting acceptance of the agreement for the retroactive date of July 1, 2025, to provide continuous staffing and operational services and to prevent staffing leaves and client program exits.
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:
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Donyielle Holley
Housing Stabilization Manager
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2025-86
Attachment No. 2 - Third Amendment to Tri-City H4H Agreement Authorization to Accept Tri City MHSA Funds