CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
July 20, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Beverly Johnson, Neighborhood Services Director SUBJECT: ACCEPT LOS ANGELES COUNTY MEASURE A FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY OF POMONA LOCAL SOLUTIONS FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR FY 2026-2027 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Approve the acceptance of $1,105,631 in Los Angeles County Measure A funds for the Local Solutions Funded programs; and, 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 Local Solutions Funded programs, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of this item will authorize the execution of the First Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Los Angeles (Attachment No. 1) for the Measure A Local Solutions Fund (LSF) FY 2026-2027 allocation of $1,105,631, retroactively beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Measure A LSF supports the City’s projects for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including supporting a move-in assistance program, interim housing operating subsidies, and administrative costs.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The $1,105,631 in Los Angeles County Measure A funds for the Local Solutions Funded programs was adopted and is included in the City’s FY 2026-2027 operating budget in FD141, Measure A | CC1702, Housing Administration and CC1791, Community Development | Various Spend Categories | Various Grant Numbers.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On September 8, 2025, City Council approved entering into an agreement with the County of Los Angeles from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2031, to receive the City of Pomona’s allocation of local Measure A funding.
DISCUSSION:
On November 4, 2024, the voters of Los Angeles County approved the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions, and Prevention Now Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance ("Measure A"), establishing a countywide one-half cent sales tax to fund critical programs and services aimed at reducing and preventing homelessness throughout Los Angeles County.
On March 25, 2025, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ("Board"), in consultation with the cities within the County, determined that Formula 4 would serve as the methodology for distributing Local Solutions Fund allocations to cities, councils of government, and the County on behalf of its unincorporated areas. Formula 4 allocates funding based on 90 percent of the multi-year average Point-in-Time Count and 10 percent of the American Community Survey proxy data.
On February 6, 2026, the County of Los Angeles awarded the City of Pomona $1,105,631 in Measure A funding to support programs and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Eligible activities include move-in assistance, interim housing operating subsidies, and associated administrative costs.
Expedited Placements in Permanent Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) – Move-In Assistance Measure A funding will support the City's Move-In Assistance Project, which is designed to help individuals experiencing homelessness successfully transition into permanent housing. The project will provide essential household furnishings and appliances necessary to establish a safe and stable living environment, including beds, dining tables, stoves, and refrigerators. Funding may also be used to cover eligible move-in expenses, such as security deposits, which will be leveraged with existing Continuum of Care Rapid Rehousing funding to maximize available resources and increase housing placement outcomes.
Interim Housing – Hope for Home Congregate Shelter Site The funds will support operating costs associated with 30 beds at Hope for Home congregate interim housing site in the City. These additional beds are specifically dedicated to serving adults transitioning from homeless encampments. Operational services at the site will be provided by Volunteers of America of Los Angeles (VOALA), following the standard interim housing bed rate of $89 per bed, per night.
Family Interim Housing Operating Subsidies – Pomona Family Sanctuary The funds will support the continued operation of an existing City-owned non-congregate interim housing site dedicated to serving PEH families with children enrolled in school in Pomona. The site is co-led by the City and Volunteers of America of Los Angeles. The family members will be connected to case management services to increase income and temporary rental assistance programs until housing stabilization has occurred and /or they are connected to voucher/certificate programs, if eligible. Covered operational costs include security services, property maintenance, and general operating and upkeep expenses.
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 – City of Pomona_ HI-25-027
Authorize Acceptance of Measure A Local Solutions Fund FY 26-27