CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 —6:30 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 Reece called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE— In honor of those who passed in the recent school shooting in Nashville.
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; Jeremy Swan, Director of Community Services; Melissa Vollaro, Director of Human Services; Shelley Desautels, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Patterson stated there was no reportable action from the 5:00 p.m. closed session meeting.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Council received the following presentations:
Air Quality Updates by South Coast Air Quality Management District — Michael Cacciotti, •
Governing Board Vice Chair.
Drought and Water Supply Update - Matthew Litchfield, General Manager/Chief Engineer, Three Valleys Municipal Water District and Ben Lewis, Foothill General Manager, Golden State Water Company.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL HOLIDAYS/OBSERVANCES - None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Items - None
Council Assignment Reports
This item starts at 2:18:19 in the archived video.
Councilmember Leano announced that the law office of Richards, Watson, and Gershon was selected as the new general counsel for Tri City Mental Health Association.
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Councilmember Calaycay reminded all to be aware of standing water which can result in a higher number of mosquitos and increased mosquito breeding.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 2:20:48 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie reported that the Pooch Park is now closed for annual maintenance and will reopen on May 3, invited all to attend the City's Spring Celebration on April 8, and invited all to apply for community use dates at the Padua Hills Theatre.
Councilmember Leano requested an update on the City's potential rebate program for electric bicycles and suggested staff work towards acquiring grants to add additional electric vehicle charging stations in the City.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 2:26:27 in the archived video.
Mayor Reece invited public comment.
Jesse Rodriguez, Claremont resident, shared negative experiences at various City parks and asked the City Council to continue police patrol of the parks, add better lighting at the College Park restrooms, and help keep the parks a safe space.
Atticus Luevano raised concern regarding the safety at College Park and asked the City Council to help protect the parks for everyone to enjoy.
Maryanne Felix, Claremont resident, urged the City Council to increase and add additional lighting at College Park to help address safety concerns.
Steve asked for an increase in police patrol to help address vehicle and pedestrian safety. He highlighted traffic issues taking place on Mountain Avenue, including the area of El Roble Middle School.
Jimmy Towner spoke in support of the com ents made about College Park and believes the issues taking place at College Park are preventab e.
Gina spoke in support of the comments ma e regarding College Park and raised concern regarding the sound from modified vehicles.
Priscilla Espinoza, Claremont Helen Ren ick Library Manager, shared upcoming events taking place at the Library.
Nicholas Lucio raised concern regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety on Mountain Avenue and suggested the use of traffic calming measures.
Ross Pringle, Claremont Streets for People, spoke in support of immediate traffic calming measures even if installed temporarily.
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Ali Luvis shared that City parks have become homes for transients and have become unsafe for families to use. She requested that lights at College Park be kept on past 9:00 p.m., the use of key codes on park restrooms, and adding porta potties in the park.
Hermon Danssen announced that Mr. Kaufman will be submitting a business application for cannabis as a Claremont location has been secured.
Daniella Castro Kent, Claremont resident, raised concern regarding the increased number of homeless in College Park. She asked the City Council to protect the children who use the park.
Russ Binder encouraged all to listen and participate in his podcast, Claremont Speaks.
Unidentified speaker asked the City Council to help address how homeless individuals act and deface College Park.
As it has been over 30 minutes, the time set aside for general public comment, additional public comment was taken later in the meeting.
City Manager Pirrie shared the Police Department will have a greater presence at College Park to help address illegal activity taking place and lighting at College Park will be reviewed.
Chief Fate and City Manager Pirrie responded to questions from the City Council regarding the reporting of illegal activity, possibility of additional portable restrooms, violations, smoke detectors in bathrooms, upcoming park lighting projects, possible meeting with the Claremont Little League President, Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tern.
City Manager Pirrie responded to questions raised during the public comment period and shared that Mountain Avenue will be going through a re-design process to provide infrastructure that will enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Chief Fate continued to respond to an additional question from the City Council regarding additional enforcement on Mountain Avenue.
The City Council recessed at 8:27 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:36 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 3:35:26 in the archived video.
Mayor Reece invited public comment on the Consent Calendar.
Ross Pringle spoke to Item No. 8 and asked the City Council to vote no, as Advantec Consulting Engineers prioritizes vehicles instead of bicyclists and pedestrians.
Nicholas Lucio spoke in support of the comments made by Mr. Pringle and urged the City Council to vote no on Item No. 8.
There were no other requests to speak.
Mayor Reece pulled Item No. 8 from the Consent Calendar.
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1. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City Warrant Register Adopted Resolution No. 2023-18, 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 16, 2023.
2. City Council Minutes of March 14, 2023 (Special and Regular) Approved and filed the special and regular City Council meeting minutes of March 14, 2023.
3. Authorization to Amend the Existing License Agreement with T-Mobile to Allow for a Co-Location on the Wireless Telecommunications Facility at 1700 Danbury Road A. Authorized the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the license agreement by and between the City of Claremont and T-Mobile to allow for the co-location of a new Dish Wireless telecommunications equipment on the existing facility; and B. Found this item exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
4. Approval of Oak Park Cemetery Map (Funding Source: Cemetery Fund) Adopted Resolution No. 2023-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL OAK PARK CEMETERY MAP.
5. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Claremont Municipal Code Title 16 Pertaining to Hotels and Motels (Collectively Referred to as the "Hotel/Motel Ordinance") (Funding Source: General Fund)
Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-01, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16 OF THE CLAREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE TO: (1) REPEAL SECTION 16.051.060 TITLED "HOTELS/MOTELS"; (2) REPLACE SECTION 16.051.060 WITH A NEW CHAPTER 16.101 TITLED "HOTELS/MOTELS"; AND (3) AMEND EXISTING AND ADD NEW SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 16.900 (DEFINITIONS) PERTAINING TO HOTELS AND MOTELS.
6. Approval of Final Parcel Map No. 82848 — Scripps College A. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 82848 - SCRIPPS COLLEGE; and
B. Found this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
7. Authorization to Purchase a Public Art Sculpture (Funding Source: Public Art Fund) A. Authorized the purchase of the Rising Cranes public art sculpture as recommended by the Public Art Committee; and
B. Appropriated $30,870 from the Public Art Fund to fund the purchase, shipping, and installation of the Rising Cranes sculpture.
8. Authorization to Enter Into a Professional Services Agreement with Advantec Consulting Engineers for the Preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Engineer's Estimates for the Citywide Signalized Intersections Upgrade Project (Funding Source: Measure M Fund) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
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9. Authorization to Extend the Professional Services Agreement with Inland Valley Humane Society and S.P.C.A. For Animal Care and Control Services (Funding Source: General Fund)
Authorized the City Manager to extend the current agreement with the Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. for an additional two years, effective July 1, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $391,864 annually, plus a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment (not to exceed four percent) in 2024-2025.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1-7, and 9, seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
Item Removed from Consent Calendar
8. Authorization to Enter Into a Professional Services Agreement with Advantec Consulting Engineers for the Preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Engineer's Estimates for the Citywide Signalized Intersections Upgrade Project (Funding Source: Measure M Fund) This item starts at 3:44:57 in the archived video.
Maria Tipping, City Engineer, responded to questions and concerns raised during the public comment period regarding review process, vehicle and bicycle detection via cameras, and possible pedestrian extensions.
Councilmember Stark moved to:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Advantec Consulting Engineers for the preparation of plans, specifications, and engineer's estimates for the Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements Project in the amount of $58,780, and authorize a ten percent contingency in the amount of $5,878, for a total not-to-exceed amount of$64,658; and B. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA);
Seconded by Councilmember Medina, 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 $65 Million in Tax Exempt Financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the Benefit of NCCD — Claremont Properties LLC (Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Sciences) This item starts at 3:55:34 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie provided an overview of the staff report.
Mayor Reece opened the public hearing and invited public comment.
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Andrew Fields, Bond Counsel, spoke in support of staff's recommendation as the financing will have a positive effect on the Claremont Colleges.
There were no other requests to speak.
The public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-21, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
UNIVERSITY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (NCCD - CLAREMONT PROPERTIES LLC-CLAREMONT COLLEGES PROJECT) SERIES 2023A AND SERIES 2023B (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND REFINANCING THE
ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND/OR EQUIPPING OF VARIOUS
EDUCATIONAL, STUDENT, FACULTY, AND STAFF HOUSING AND ADMINISTRATIVE
FACILITIES BY NCCD - CLAREMONT PROPERTIES LLC, 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. Housing Element— 2022 Annual Progress Report
This item starts at 4:01:00 in the archived video.
Nik Hlady, Senior Planner, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Reece invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to approve the 2022 Annual Progress Report, seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
12. Approval of Permanent Residential Permit Parking on Harvard Avenue Between Foothill Boulevard and Twelfth Street (Funding Source: General Fund) This item starts at 4:12:40 in the archived video.
DeLisa Bryant, Associate Engineer, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Ms. Bryant, Brian McCabe, Traffic and Transportation Commission Chair, and Maria Tipping, City Engineer, responded to questions from the City Council regarding the decision made by the Traffic and Transportation Commission, employee parking program for the
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Meat Cellar, data collection, and support for the program from surrounding restaurants and businesses.
Mayor Reece invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Stark suggested the residential permit parking be extended for two years and sunset in March 2025 so that parking may be re-evaluated.
City Engineer Tipping responded to an additional question from the City Council regarding the cost of data collection.
Councilmember Stark added that employees for the Meat Cellar park on Yale Avenue.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of extending the residential permit parking zone for an additional two years as it is a compromise.
Councilmember Medina spoke in support of the comments made by Councilmember Stark and believes there is not enough information provided to determine the need for a permanent residential permit parking zone.
Councilmember Leano spoke in support of terminating the residential permit parking zone; however, would compromise and support an extension of the existing permit parking.
Councilmember Stark moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-22, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING (RPP) ZONE H ON HARVARD AVENUE, BETWEEN
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND TWELFTH STREET, FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO- YEARS, seconded by Councilmember Calaycay, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 4:50:45 in the archived video.
Mayor Reece invited continued public comment from those who were not able to speak earlier due to the 30-minute time limit.
Lydia Hernandez, Renters of Claremont, spoke in support of the upcoming tenant protection ordinance and suggested the next Housing Element update include topics addressed in the tenant protection ordinance.
There were no other requests to speak.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reece adjourned the meeting of the Claremont City Council at 9:55 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Claremont City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Claremont Council Chamber.
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