CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 —4:30 p.m.
Meeting Conducted In Person and Via Zoom. 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 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT COUNCILMEMBER: CALAYCAY, LEANO, MEDINA, REECE, STARK
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER: NONE
ALSO PRESENT Adam Pirrie, City Manager; Jamie Earl, Assistant City Manager; Thomas Clark, Special Legal Counsel
Closed Session
Mayor Leano announced that the one potential case of litigation listed on the agenda pertains to the Notice of Violation letter dated August 12, 2022, from the Department of Housing and Community Development and invited public comment.
Wendy Ramallo, Claremont resident, spoke against any litigation with the State regarding Larkin Place.
Unidentified speaker, Claremont resident, asked that the City take care of its homeless first.
Alexander Haro, Claremont resident, spoke against Larkin Place as individuals who may reside there will need additional care than what will be offered.
Regina Hernandez, Claremont resident, spoke against Larkin Place and highlighted her experiences residing next to a person with mental illness.
Ilsa Lund, Board President of Housing and Homeless Collaborative Claremont, asked the City Council to approve the Larkin Place project and that the City Council hold themselves accountable to State law.
Kat Griswold spoke in support of Larkin Place as approval of the project is a legal obligation and will benefit the community.
Nona Tirre Miranda spoke against the potential litigation as she believes health and safety of the community supersede State law.
Sorrel Stielstra asked the City Council not be reckless with City finances and follow State law.
Linda Mawby questioned why the Department of Housing and Community Development claims the City denied the project, as the only denial was for the easement.
Braulio spoke in support of housing Claremont's homeless; however, he raised concerns regarding the safety of the Larkin Place project.
City Council Special Meeting Minutes
August 30, 2022
Daniel Moreno spoke in support of comments made regarding housing Claremont homeless; however, believes the City will face future litigation if Larkin Place is built_so close to a school and park.
Joe Lyons spoke in support of Larkin Place and believes that the City's Housing Element and General Plan are both City Council approved documents that support housing.' Todd Gedeon believes the denial of the easement does not stop the project and asked the City Council to speak with its Special Legal Counsel regarding the easement.
Pamela Nagler spoke against any litigation and spoke in support of Larkin Place.
Natalie urged the City Council to reconsider its decision on the easement and asked the City Council to protect the Claremont citizens.
There were no other requests to speak.
At 5:05 p.m., the City Council recessed to closed session:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Potential Case
The City Council reconvened from closed session at 6:25 p.m.
Closed Session Report
Mayor Leano stated there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:25 p.m., ayor Lea adjourned the meeting.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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