CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
October 19, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Acceptance of A Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Grant RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-119 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, Amending the FY 2026-27 Operating budget by increasing revenue estimates and appropriations IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,067 Accept a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) in an amount of $15,067 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Action on this item will amend the FY 2026-27 Operating Budget by increasing revenue estimates and expenditures in the amount of $15,067 and accept a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). These funds will be used to meet training and certification requirements for the Police Department’s Jail Staff.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this item will amend FY 2026-27 Operating Budget by increasing revenue estimates FD215 – CC2090 – 43000 Intergovernmental – Grant-State – GR00092 and appropriations FD215 – CC2090 – 52000 Controllable Expenses – Training In-Service – GR00092 in the amount of $15,067.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On August 4, 2025, City Council accepted FY 2025-26 STC Grant in the amount of $15,113.
DISCUSSION:
The Police Department has been awarded a one-year STC grant in the amount of $15,067 to meet the State of California's required training for our corrections personnel. The grant period covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; funds will be disbursed quarterly. The acceptance of the award is being brought retroactively due to the notice of approval sent on July 8, 2026. This late approval did not allow the Department to prepare for Council action before the beginning of the grant performance period.
The STC program is a division of the BSCC. The purpose of the STC program is to provide funding for ongoing training and professional development for police corrections personnel. This program develops standards for selection & training, course certification, and training support.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the FY 2026-27 City Council Priority #5: Commitment to Excellence in Service Delivery – Goal #C: Strengthen Staff Training & Development.
Prepared by:
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Jorge Quintana
Administrative Services Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2026-119
Attachment No. 2 – Training Plan Approval Letter
Attachment No. 3 – Annual Training Plan 2026-27
Acceptance of FY 2026-27 STC Grant