CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
October 6, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: René Anderson, Human Resources/Risk Management Director SUBJECT: APPROVING THE APPLICATION TO RECEIVE FUNDS THROUGH THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-117 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION TO RECEIVE FUNDS THROUGH THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Pomona is eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding under Presidential Major Disaster Declaration DR-4856. The Human Resources/Risk Management Department recommends that the City Council approve submission of a sub-application to obtain funding through California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to assist with the update of the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Updating the LHMP ensures the City’s continued eligibility to apply for disaster recovery and mitigation grant opportunities and advances the City’s overall preparedness and resiliency goals.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with this action. If the grant is awarded, staff will return to Council to appropriate the grant funds into designated accounts. The required twenty-five percent (25%) non-federal local match will be met primarily through in-kind contributions, utilizing existing resources and staff time. Should additional appropriations be necessary, they will be brought forward for Council consideration. Final amounts will be determined based on the award terms.
DISCUSSION:
The HMGP, authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, provides funding to reduce risks to life, property, and infrastructure from natural hazards. Following Disaster Declaration DR-4856, the Cal OES allocated HMGP funding for eligible sub-applicants in affected counties.
The City of Pomona’s Risk Management Division submitted a Notice of Interest (NOI) and was invited by Cal OES to submit a full sub-application for funding consideration. The proposed sub-application seeks grant funding to update the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Maintaining a current, FEMA approved LHMP is a federal requirement for eligibility in future disaster assistance and hazard mitigation programs.
Participation in HMGP requires a twenty-five percent (25%) non-federal match, which may be met through cash or allowable in-kind contributions such as staff time and benefits attributable to the project. If the grant is awarded, staff will return to Council, or act under the authority granted by the resolution, to appropriate the grant funds and required match in designated accounts consistent with award terms.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-117 (Attachment No. 1) will formally approve the City’s sub-application and demonstrate the City’s commitment to meeting all program requirements.
Prepared by:
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Naela Cansino
Risk Manager
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2025-117
Approving the Application for HMGP through Cal OES