CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 — 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Conducted In Person. 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 6:45 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE - In memory of Samella Lewis, Elisabeth DesCombes, and Ned Freed.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT COUNCILMEMBER: CALAYCAY, LEANO, MEDINA, REECE,
STARK
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
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
There was no closed session to report on.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Council recognized Lorrie Brown, Claremont Unified School District 2022-23 Teacher of the Year, and Donna Singelyn-Jackson, Director Secretary II in Education Services, Claremont Unified School District 2022-23 Classified Staff Member of the Year.
Mayor Leano and Councilmember Calaycay announced that June 12 commemorates Filipino Independence Day and July 4 commemorates Filipino Friendship Day. They recognized all celebrating.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Items — None
Council Assignment Reports
This item starts at 02:00:30 in the archived video.
Councilmember Stark reported that she toured permanent supportive housing developments in Orange County.
Councilmember Calaycay shared that he was selected as Chairperson for the Foothill Transit Governing Board.
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Mayor Leano reported on the Southern California Association of Governments Other to Residential program and announced that Tri City Mental Health will be discussing a new program to create psychiatrist advanced directives.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 02:03:45 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie reported that the June 16 Jamboree Housing Larkin Place community meeting has been cancelled and tentatively rescheduled to June 22, pre -registration is now open for the Freedom 500 Walk, and the City will host a mulch giveaway event on June 18 in the Metrolink parking lot.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 02:05:22 in the archived video.
Mayor Leano invited public comment.
Russ Binder encouraged all to listen and participate in his podcast Claremont Speaks.
Randy Lopez, Executive Director of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, thanked everyone for being part of the 100 -year Chamber Gala and announced Village Venture will take place on October 22, 2022.
Unidentified speaker asked the City Council to keep the Police Commission a nine -member body and allow Police Commissioners Margiotta and Mohammad to continue to serve on the Police Commission.
Jason Wong raised concern and questioned new red curbs in various locations throughout the City.
Noah Winnick asked the City Council to keep the Police Commission a nine -member body and allow Police Commissioners Margiotta and Mohammad to continue to serve on the Police Commission.
Joseph Lyons spoke in support of Tri City Mental Health's new program creating psychiatrist advanced directives as well as the comments made regarding the Police Commission and its members.
Priscilla Espinoza, Claremont Helen Renwick Library, shared upcoming events taking place at the Claremont Library.
Becky Margiotta, Claremont resident, asked the City Council to keep the Police Commission a nine - member body as the Commission now adequately represents the community.
Christine Margiotta expressed concern regarding the terms being allowed to end for Police Commissioners Margiotta and Mohammad and asked the City Council to keep the Police Commission a nine -member body.
Josue Barnes, Claremont Change Co -Founder, shared that Monday is recognized as Juneteenth and expressed disappointment in the City Council's lack of recognition. He asked the City Council to extend the terms of Police Commissioners Margiotta and Mohammad.
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Larry Schroeder raised concern regarding vehicles with modified mufflers, speeding, and illegal street take overs.
There were no other requests to speak.
City Manager Pirrie responded to Mr. Wong that City staff will be in contact to discuss the new red curbs and to Mr. Schroeder that traffic enforcement has increased.
Councilmember Stark directed City staff to add an item to the July 12, 2022, City Council meeting so the City Council may discuss the composition of the Police Commission.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 02:45:40 in the archived video.
Mayor Leano invited public comment on the Consent Calendar.
There were no requests to speak.
1. Adoption of Resolutions Approving City Warrant Register A. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-35, 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 May 26, 2022; and
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-36, 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 June 9, 2022.
2. City Council Minutes of May 24. 2022
Approved and filed the regular City Council meeting minutes of May 24, 2022.
3. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.30 of the Claremont Municipal Code Authorizing the City to Impose and Enforce Water Use Restrictions (Funding Source:
Various
Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 8.30.050, 8.30.060, AND
8.30.070 OF CLAREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.30 TO COMPLY WITH
DROUGHT -RELATED WATER USE RESTRICTIONS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND WATER AGENCIES.
4. Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with ABC's For Me Preschool and Tiny Tots Program, LLC.. to Extend the Term (Funding Source: General Fund) Authorized the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the lease agreement with ABC's for Me Preschool and Tiny Tots Program, LLC extending the lease term for two additional years through September 30, 2027.
5. Agreement for Chamber of Commerce Services (Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding)
Authorized the City Manager to enter into a two-year agreement with the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $120,000 to provide visitor center services on behalf of the City for a term starting on July 1, 2022.
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Councilmember Calaycay 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 HEARINGS
6. Approval of the District Engineer's Report and Adoption of the 2022-23 Landscape and Lighting District Annual Assessment of $201.39 Per Assessment Unit This item starts at 02:46:46 in the archived video.
Jeremy Swan, Community Services Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation and responded to a question from the City Council regarding CPI increases being a standard process.
Mayor Leano opened the public hearing and invited public comment.
Joseph Lyons spoke in support of staffs recommendation.
There were no other requests to speak.
Mayor Leano closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Calaycay announced that he will be voting against staffs recommendation as he has done previously.
Councilmember Stark spoke in support of staffs recommendation as it is the current tool used to invest in the beautification of the City.
Councilmember Stark moved to:
A. Accept the Engineer's Report prepared by Willdan Financial Services; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2022/23 FISCAL YEAR IN CONNECTION WITH LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LL001 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAY CODE;
Seconded by Councilmember Medina, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark
NOES: Councilmember— Calaycay
7. Citywide User Fee Rate Increase of 7.9 Percent Based Upon the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from April 2021 to April 2022 and Adoption of a Resolution Approving New Fees for Various City Program and Services and Automatic Annual Cost of Living Increases — Effective July 1, 2022
This item starts at 02:56:35 in the archived video.
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City Manager Pirrie highlighted the staff report and responded to questions from the City Council regarding a small event versus a large event, user fees that cover the cost of providing service, and fees that do not recover staff costs.
Mayor Leano opened the public hearing and invited public comment.
Joseph Lyons spoke in support of the City recovering costs.
There were no other requests to speak.
Mayor Leano closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of staffs recommendation but does not take the CPI increase lightly as it impacts residents.
Mayor Leano spoke in support of the comments made by Councilmember Calaycay.
Councilmember Stark moved to:
A. Receive and file the 2022 Citywide User Fee Schedule, incorporating a CPI increase of 7.9 percent, effective July 1, 2022; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF NEW FEES
FOR VARIOUS CITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND AUTOMATIC ANNUAL COST OF LIVING INCREASES;
Seconded by Mayor Leano, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember — None
The City Council recessed at 8:09 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:16 p.m.
ORDINANCES - None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
8. Adoption of the 2022-24 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget This item starts at 03:17:03 in the archived video.
Adam Pirrie, City Manager, gave a PowerPoint presentation, and responded to questions from the City Council regarding CaIPERS benefits and pension liability debt, State audit report, hotel voucher system, Transit Occupancy Tax revenue, sales tax revenue inclusion of the Mazda dealership, impact of additional payments to CaIPERS, 115 Trust, additional allocation to reserves, on-line sales tax, definition of a balanced budget, cities with their own pension funds, and Police Department's work with local regional teams.
Mayor Leano invited public comment.
Wendy Ramapo spoke in support of an equity inclusion diversity audit and suggested the City Council reference the County Parks needs assessment recently performed.
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There were no other requests to speak.
Director of Community Development Johnson, City Manager Pirrie, and Maria Tipping, City Engineer, responded to additional questions from the City Council regarding traffic calming measures, and Indian Hill Boulevard improvements.
Councilmember Stark spoke in support of the forward -thinking budget proposed and how community engagement was used to create the 2022-24 budget.
City Engineer Tipping and City Manager Pirrie responded to additional questions from the City Council regarding changes to the City's Traffic Calming Policy and Complete Streets Policy, and projected budget deficits in prior years.
Councilmember Reece spoke in support of the 2022-24 budget and explained that when he was first elected the City was facing a large deficit. He encouraged City staff to continually evaluate staffing needs and the use of consultants.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of the 2022-24 budget presented.
Councilmember Medina spoke in support of the 2022-24 budget presented and highlighted the budget process.
Mayor Leano spoke in support of the 2022-24 budget and looks forward to the future investment of the City.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-39, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2022-2024 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS RELATED THERETO, seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Councilmember Reece suggested the City Council Nominating Ad Hoc Committee discuss and present their findings and a recommendation before the City Council regarding the number of members that make up the Police Commission.
Staff confirmed there will be a City Council discussion regarding the number of Police Commissioners.
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 05:06:49 in the archived video.
Mayor Leano invited additional public comment.
Kat Griswold asked the City Council to reappoint Police Commissioners Margiotta and Mohamad.
There were no other requests to speak.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leano adjourned the meeting of the Claremont City Council at 9:57 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Claremont City Council will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., in the Claremont Council Chamer,
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