CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 — 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Conducted Via In Person and Video Recording is Archived on the City Website https: //www. ci. cla remo nt. ca. u s/g overn ment/city-council/watch-city-council-meeting s
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Leano called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
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; Shelley Desautels, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Patterson reported that in closed session the City Council authorized the City Attorney to terminate the City's involvement in Arcadia, et al. v. So. Cal. Edison Corp., Santa Barbara Superior Court Case No. 20 CV 02026. Due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Leano was absent from the Closed Session meeting.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Matt Litchfield and Sylvie Lee, Three Valleys Water District, provided a presentation on drought conditions.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Item
Rea000intment of Members to the Public Art Committee
This item starts at 01:29:30 in the archived video.
Mayor Leano and Councilmember Reece highlighted the staff report Mayor Leano invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
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May 10, 2022
Councilmember Stark moved to reappoint Ben Bull and Howard Spector to the Public Art Committee, each to a four-year term to expire August 31, 2026, seconded by Councilmember Calaycay, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember—None
Council Assignment Reports
This item starts at 01:31:50 in the archived video.
Councilmember Stark reported that she recently attended the Joint Powers Insurance Authority Governance Academy.
Mayor Leano announced that the Southern California Association of Government General Assembly met and voted to elect new officers, adopt one new bylaw, and the annual budget. He also announced that the month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 01:34:30 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie shared the following Independence Day Committee's honoree selections:
Grand Marshall Shelly Vander Veen, Honored Citizen Robin Leonhard, Honored Community Group Claremont Community School of Music, Community Heroes CLASP Tutors and Techies, and Rising Star Award Kelly Xu. He also reported on the upcoming Architectural Commission review of Village South and the Robert Day Sciences Center. Lastly, he invited all to attend the Human Trafficking Awareness Symposium on May 16.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 01:37:05 in the archived video.
Mayor Leano invited public comment.
Joe Lyons spoke in support of the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project as there is an obligation to address the needs of the growing population.
Scott Chamberlain, San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness Executive Director. spoke in support of the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project as housing is needed. lsa Lund. Housing Claremont President, shared that Housing Claremont has performed outreach and engagement regarding the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project.
Lee Kane, San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness Program Director. congratulated Housing Claremont and Claremont United Church of Christ for their successful panel on Housing First and permanent supportive housing models to address and end homelessness.
Priscilla Espinoza, Claremont Helen Renwick Library, highlighted upcoming events taking place at the Library.
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Unidentified speaker spoke against the Harrison Avenue permanent supportive housing project and believes the City Council's approval for potential use of funds for this project should be revoked as notices were mailed incorrectly.
Randy Lopez Executive Director of Claremont Chamber of Commerce invited all to attend the Chamber of Commerce Centennial Event on May 27.
Bonnie raised concern regarding the City's Disaster Mitigation Plan and how it relates to the recent drought and windstorm.
There were no other requests to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 02:15:48 in the archived video.
Mayor Leano invited public comment on the Consent Calendar.
There were no requests to speak.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Adopted Resolution No. 2022-26, 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 April 28, 2022.
3. City Council Minutes of April 26, 2022
Approved and fled the regular City Council meeting minutes of April 26, 2022.
4. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving the Military Equipment Use Policy of the Claremont Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-03, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY OF THE CLAREMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT.
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-27, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT
PREPARED BY WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES AS FILED, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LL001 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR THE
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING, AND
GIVING NOTICE OF AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LEVY OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS, and
B. Set a public hearing date of June 14, 2022, forthe purpose of hearing any comments on the proposed 2022-23 LLD assessment and for the ordering of the annual levy.
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6. A Resolutic
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
7. Reject all Bids for the Colby Circle Storm Uraln Improvements Frolect — the Colby Circle Storm Drain Improvements Project, CIP 2021-02.
8. Sanitation and Sewer Rate Increase of 3.0 Percent Based Upon the Consumer Price Index from March 2021 to March 2022 Effective July 1 2022 (Funding Source: Sanitation and Sewer Funds)
Received and filed the report.
9. Award of Contract to Clean Energy Fuels for Renewable Natural Gas Procurement (Funding Source: Motor Fleet Fund)
Authorized the City Manager to enter into a three-year agreement with Clean Energy Fuels for Renewable Natural Gas procurement.
Councilmember Calaycay shared that he usually does not vote in support of any Landscape and Lighting District levy; however, as this item includes direction only, he will vote in support of Item No. 6.
Councilmember Reece moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
PUBLIC HEARING
10, Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 Hearing to Approve the Issuance of $50 This item starts at 02:17:55 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie highlighted the staff report.
Mayor Leano opened the public hearing and invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
Mayor Leano closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-29, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY 2022 TAX
EXEMPT LOAN (SCRIPPS-PITZER PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC) IN AN AGGREGATE
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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 550,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING AND REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION,
RETROFITTING, EQUIPPING AND IMPROVEMENT OF VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES OWNED AND OPERATED AND TO BE OWNED AND
OPERATED BY SCRIPPS-PITZER PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC AND BENEFITTING
PITZER COLLEGE AND SCRIPPS COLLEGE, BOTH LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO, seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
ORDINANCES - None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update and Funding Recommendations (Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act)
This item starts at 02:21:30 in the archived video
City Manager Pirrie gave a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions from the City Council regarding stipend eligibility, comparison of other cities receiving stipend pay, PERS impact of the stipend, and business grant program.
Mayor Leano invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Reece spoke in support of the proposed projects and programs as outlined in the staff report and presented by City Manager Pirrie.
Councilmember Stark raised concern regarding the proposed bicycle rebate program as she believes there are more effective ways in dealing with parking issues in the Village.
Mayor Leano stated that he is willing to consider ways to address Councilmember concerns regarding the proposed bicycle rebate program. He suggested staff come up with the parameters of a program and bring that information back to the City Council for further discussion.
Councilmember Calaycay suggested that staff look into possible income requirements for the proposed bicycle rebate program.
Councilmember Reece spoke in support of Mayor Leano's suggestion that the bicycle rebate program will be presented to the City Council at a future meeting for further discussion.
Councilmember Medina asked City staff to be mindful of funding programs and projects in a long-term approach, as many of the proposed programs and projects should be funded for many years.
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Councilmember Reece asked City staff to reach out to the community for any new and exciting businesses that may need assistance from the City in the next funding recommendations.
Councilmember Calaycay shared that he is not comfortable using this funding for stipends for City employees and will be voting against that item.
Councilmember Stark spoke in support of using this funding for stipends for City employees as it helps further establish the organizations' culture.
Mayor Leano suggested the City Council take two separate actions, so that funding for City employees can be voted on separately.
Councilmember Reece moved to authorize funding from the City's American Rescue Plan Act fund for the following projects and programs:
• Traffic calming measures
• Community Based Organizations and homeless services
• Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce
• ADU Design Standard and Grant Program
• Psychiatric Assessment Care Team (PACT)
• PD Dispatch Center update and emergency radio replacements • Various City technology updates
• Business Grant Program
• Business License Tax Relief Program
• Direct staff to create a program with guidelines and parameters for a possible rebate program for alternate modes of transportation, including e -bikes, bicycle, scooters, etc.
Seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember—None
Councilmember Stark moved to funding from the City's American Rescue Plan Act fund for stipends for City workers who provided services during the pandemic, amending eligibility to include retirees from the City who met the threshold for hours worked during the height of the pandemic.
Councilmember Medina spoke in support of City employees receiving stipends to show appreciation for their hard work during the pandemic.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Reece, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark
NOES: Councilmember—Calaycay
The City Council recessed at 8:42 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:48 p.m.
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12. 2022-24 Budget Process Update
This item starts at 03:18:23 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie gave a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions from the City Council regarding business license tax, increase of utility costs, potential allocations at the end of the budget year, maintenance of the 1-10 Freeway off -ramp and median, City website, maintenance of business districts, and Transit Occupancy Tax.
Mayor Leano invited public comment.
Russ Binder spoke in support of the proposed budget and invited upcoming Council candidates to participate in the Claremont Speaks podcast.
There were no other requests to speak.
Councilmember Stark spoke in support of the budget information presented and commended City staff for aligning the budget with input received from the community.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of all City business districts and improvements in and around the 1-10 Freeway.
Councilmember Medina commended City staff for listening to the City Council and the community when creating the budget.
Councilmember Reece spoke in support of the comments made by his fellow Councilmembers.
Councilmember Stark added that she was happy to see an item for the investment in civic engagement.
Mayor Leano spoke in support of staff aligning the City's goals and principles with how money is proposed to be spent.
The City Council received and Filed the report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leano adjourned the meeting of the Claremont City Council at 9:46 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Claremont y Council will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., in the Claremont Couufcil Chamber.
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