CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 — 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Conducted Via Zoom and Video Recording is Archived on the City Website https://www.ci.claremont.ca . us/government/city-council/watch-city-cou ncil-meetings
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Leano called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
As Mayor Leano is out of the country with unstable internet service, he announced Mayor Pro Tem Reece will be conducting tonight's meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE - In honor of the shooting victims in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Brooklyn.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT VIA ZOOM COUNCILMEMBER: CALAYCAY, LEANO, MEDINA, REECE, STARK
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER:NONE
ALSO PRESENT VIA ZOOM Adam Pirrie, City Manager; Alisha Patterson, City Attorney; Jamie Earl, Assistant City Manager; Aaron Fate, Police Chief; Brad Johnson, Director of Community Development; Melissa Vollaro, Director of Human Services; Jeremy Swan, Director of Community Services
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no closed session meeting to report on.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no ceremonial matters, presentations, or announcements.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Item - None
Council Assignment Reports
This item starts at 00:02:44 in the archived video.
Councilmember Stark reported on the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Water Policy Committee where they discussed drought conditions and conservation. She directed staff to work with Three Valleys Municipal Water District so they may give a presentation on water conservation at an upcoming City Council meeting.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 00:05:20 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie invited all to attend the City's Spring Celebration on April 16, and Sustainable Claremont's Earth Day Celebration on April 24. He announced that Camp Claremont on-line registration will begin on April 15 and in person registration will begin on April 18 at the Hughes Center. Lastly, he shared that the City Council will return to in-person meetings with a Zoom component on April 26 and Commissions will follow on May 1, and provided an update on the City's employee recruiting efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 00:09:43 in the archived video.
Mayor Pro Tem Reece invited public comment.
Darrell Kruse asked the City Council to provide him with the proper licenses to operate a medical cannabis business in Claremont.
Toby Tewell spoke against the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project and questioned why the land is not being used for seniors or veterans and why the City Council prioritizes homeless over the citizens of Claremont.
Mike DeWees spoke against the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project as those with mental illnesses will be residing at this location with little to no supervision.
Nita Watson Founder and Director of The Self-Care Lab Boxing Club, provided information about the Boxing Club and asked for the City's help in opening the Boxing Club in Claremont.
Graham Mitchell spoke in support of permanent supportive housing; however, spoke against the placement of the proposed Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project.
Vanessa Friedman spoke against the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project as the project location is not appropriately located.
Unidentified speaker spoke against the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project and asked the City Council to be transparent in its process and represent the community that elected them.
Wen Wen Zhang Claremont Helen Renwick Library Manager, shared upcoming events taking place at the Library.
Jordan Raskin expressed disappointment for the Council's lack of consideration in supporting the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project. He asked that a public vote to be taken on this proposed project.
Wendy 0 spoke in support of the Self-Care Lab Boxing Club.
Matt Habich. Claremont resident, spoke against the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project's location.
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Arleen Yaz Alonso Gente Organizado Director, spoke in support of the Self -Care Lab Boxing Club.
Becky Margiotta spoke in support of the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project and asked the City Council to help educate the community that housing is the solution.
Noah Winnick spoke in support of the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project as the project is a step in the right direction to help unhoused and mentally ill individuals.
Christine Margiotta spoke in support of the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project and asked the community to help address myths of mental health and homelessness.
Michelle Porreca spoke against the proposed location of the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project and encouraged the City Council to work to notify the surrounding neighborhood correctly.
Josue Barnes spoke in support of the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project as the community must consider its efforts to address homelessness.
There were no other requests to speak.
City Attorney Patterson reminded all that the City Council is prohibited from discussing non-agendized items in accordance with the Brown Act. If there are items the City Council would like to discuss, she suggested the City Council direct that item be placed on a future Council agenda.
City Manager Pirrie shared that additional information on the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project can be found on the City website, including updates on the next steps and opportunities for the public to receive additional information. He invited all to participate in the upcoming community meeting on May 12.
City Manager Stark directed City staff to use tonight's questions and concerns to create a frequently asked questions information page.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 01:08:56 in the archived video.
Councilmember Medina pulled Item No. 7 from the Consent Calendar for additional discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Reece invited public comment on Consent Calendar Items No. 1-6, 8, and 9.
There were no requests to speak.
1. Adoption of a Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Adopted Resolution No. 2022-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, dated March 31, 2022.
2. City Council Minutes of March 22. 2022 (Special and Regular) Approved and filed the special and regular City Council meeting minutes of March 22, 2022.
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3. Resolution Reconfirminq the Existence of a State of Emergency Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, RECONFIRMING THE EXISTENCE OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
4. Award of Contract for Dial -A -Ride Vehicle Replacement (Funding Source: Transportation Development Act Funds)
A. Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Creative Bus Sales in an amount not to exceed $113,671.73 for the purchase of one replacement Dial -a -Ride vehicle; and
B. Appropriated $113,671.73 in Transportation Development Act Funds to complete the purchase.
5. Historical Property (Mills Act) Agreement #21-MA03 Between the City of Claremont and Vance and Nana Little Property Owners of 630 West 11th Street (Funding Source: General Fund
Approved a Historical Property (Mills Act) Agreement between the City of Claremont and Vance and Nana Little, property owners of 630 West 11th Street.
6. Authorization to Amend the Existing Professional Services Agreement with RKA Consulting Authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with RKA Consulting Group adding an additional $19,900 in compensation, increasing the total compensation under the agreement to $39,125.
7. CiN Council Priorities and 2022-24 Objectives (Funding Sources: Various) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
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Authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $36,855 to complete a Level I Assessment of the City's urban forest.
)0 from the Equipment and Facility Revolving Reserve to fund the cost described in the staff report.
Councilmember Stark moved to approve Consent Calendarltems No. 1-6, 8, and 9, seconded by Councilmember Calaycay, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Priorities and 2022-24 Objectives (Funding Sources: Various) This item starts at 01:11:10 in the archived video.
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Mayor Pro Tem Reece invited public comment.
Jim Belna spoke in support of developing a long-range financial plan; however, believes a ten-year plan will be useless unless specific targets are included that will hold the City Manager and City Council accountable.
Vickie Noble asked the City Council to move forward with pursuing a nuisance motel ordinance and raised concern regarding the term "collaborative" in the Council objective for nuisance occurring in and around local motels.
Jim Keith asked the City Council to commit and add the pursuance of a nuisance motel ordinance to the Council objective as suggested by Ms. Noble.
Tim Eqan spoke in support of the comments made by Ms. Noble and Mr. Keith and suggested including stronger language regarding nuisances taking place at the motels.
Sue Keith spoke about human trafficking taking place in Claremont and against the term collaboration being used in the Council objective for nuisance occurring in and around local motels.
There were no other requests to speak.
City Manager Pirrie confirmed that the term "collaborative" used in the Council objective for nuisance occurring in and around local motels means working with surrounding cities and local law enforcement agencies. He suggested language be added to that objective to include consideration of a nuisance motel ordinance.
Councilmember Medina suggested the objective regarding nuisance hotels be specific that the nuisance is occurring in and around motels in the south part of Claremont. He suggested the City Council direct staff to assign a Police Officer to work with surrounding agencies, including task forces, to address criminal issues impacting the shared local areas.
City Manager Pirrie responded to Councilmember Medina that the language as currently written regarding nuisance hotels allows City staff to address all hotels located throughout the City and suggested leaving the language as is. He suggested the Priority item regarding safety be amended to read: "Work directly with surrounding agencies, including task forces, to address criminal issues impacting the shared local areas, and consider assigning a Police Officer to these task forces". He also confirmed that by adding an additional Police Officer to be assigned to various task forces may result in budgetary impacts.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of any additional language that strengthens the City's commitment to addressing nuisance hotels in the City.
Councilmember Reece spoke in support of adding language that enhances public safety in the southern portion of Claremont near the hotels.
Councilmember Stark suggested that the Council Objective regarding the development of Foothill Boulevard and Monte Vista Avenue be amended to include working with the County of Los Angeles to adopt an Airport Compatibility Plan.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of Councilmember Stark's suggestion and asked that the Council Objective to evaluate the feasibility of policies and procedures for the
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protection of private trees be moved into the priority to "Preserve Our Natural, Cultural, and Historical Resources'.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to:
A. Approve the City Council Priorities and 2022-24 Objectives as amended below:
• Change objective to read: "Evaluate nuisance activity occurring in and around local motels and use a collaborative approach to abate the activity, including consideration of a nuisance motel ordinance";
• Change objective to read., "Work directly with surrounding agencies, including task forces, to address criminal issues impacting the shared local areas, and consider assigning a Police Officer to these task forces'; • Change objective to read: "Undertake deliberate planning for the development of the Foothill Boulevard and Monte Vista Avenue area within existing zoning, and work with Los Angeles County or the City of Upland to adopt an Airport Compatibility Plan"
• Move the objective "Evaluate feasibility of policies and procedures for the protection of private trees" to the Preserve our Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources priority; and
B. Direct staff to incorporate the Objectives as amended into the development of the 2022-24 budget.
Seconded by Councilmember Stark.
Councilmember Reece asked City Manager Pirrie to explain how the City will report on specific items that address the City Council Priorities and 2022-24 Objectives.
City Manager Pirrie responded that City staff will identify specific projects, programs, and activities to be funded in the 2022-24 budget. The proposed budget will include detailed information regarding priorities. City staff will also provide an update twice a year to the City Council on priority items.
The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember—Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ORDINANCES - None
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Katie Wand, Assistant to the City Manager, highlighted the staff report.
City Manager Pirrie responded to questions from the City Council regarding how many years may the City utilize ARPA funds, Police Department partnership with Tri City Mental Health
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Authority and impacts made because of that partnership, and possible impacts to the Police Department budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Reece invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Stark spoke in support of the Psychiatric Assessment Care Team as well as the investment in the project and hopes to see the program grow.
Councilmember Leano thanked Tri City Mental Health Authority staff for their collaboration on the Psychiatric Assessment Care Team.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of the comments made by his fellow Councilmembers and thanked retired Police Chief VanderVeen and prior Tri -City Director Toni Navarro for their efforts on this project.
Councilmember Medina spoke in support of the comments made by his fellow Councilmembers and added that this is a positive example of collaboration.
Councilmember Reece thanked the Psychiatric Assessment Care Team and the Police Department for their positive community efforts. He shared that he is extremely proud of this program.
Councilmember Leano moved to:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Tri -City Mental Health Authority establishing a Psychiatric Assessment Care Team to establish a cost sharing arrangement between the City and Tri -City Mental Health Authority for 2022-23 and beyond; and B. Appropriate $175,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund to fully fund the City's 50 percent share of the cost of the PACT program for 2022-23.
Seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember—None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Reece adjourned the meeting of the Claremont City Council at 8:34 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Claremont City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., in the Claremont Co +1cil Ch r.
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