CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 27, 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-council-meetings CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Reece called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE — In honor of Joe Huff.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT COUNCILMEMBER: CALAYCAY, MEDINA, REECE, STARK
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER: NONE
LATE ARRIVAL COUNCILMEMBER: LEANO (Arrived at 7:00)
ALSO PRESENT Adam Pirrie, City Manager; Jamie Earl, Assistant City Manager; Alisha Patterson, City Attorney; Aaron Fate, Police Chief; Jeremy Swan, Director of Community Services; Brad Johnson, Director of Community Development; Melissa Vollaro, Director of Human Services; Nishil Bali, Finance Director; Shelley Desautels, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no closed session meeting.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Council received a presentation from Eric Batman, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer, on the Los Angeles County Public Works recent storm season and storm water capture.
Councilmember Leano arrived.
Christie Chumney, LA County Library Regional Administrator, introduced the newly appointed Claremont Helen Renwick Library Manager, Katherine Loeser. Ms. Loeser shared upcoming events taking place at the Claremont Helen Renwick Library.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL HOLIDAYS/OBSERVANCES
4th of July
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Item
This item starts at 32:55 in the archived video.
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1. Appointments and Reappointments to the Public Art Committee Councilmember Leano and Mayor Reece highlighted the staff report.
Mayor Reece invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Stark moved to appoint Douglas Pearsall and Anthony Acock, and reappoint Francine Baker to the Public Art Committee, each for a term to expire August 31, 2027, 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 37:07 in the archived video.
Councilmember Leano reported that the Tri City Mental Health Governing Board recently awarded all of its mental health grants.
Mayor Reece reported that he attended the Gold Line track completion ceremony in the City of La Verne, and shared that construction is 70% complete, on -time, and on budget.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 38:54 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie invited all to attend the City's listen and learn sessions on cannabis regulations, and shared that construction has started on the First Street eastbound lane between Indian Hill and College Avenue. Lastly, he invited all to attend the upcoming 4th of July celebrations, movies in the park, and concerts in the park.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 42:34 in the archived video.
Mayor Reece invited public comment.
Linda Mawby provided the City Council with a letter from Safe and Transparent Claremont regarding the proposed housing, Larkin Place, and asked that a safety study be conducted to address residents' concerns.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of Community and Human Services Commissioner Lee Kane and spoke about the decline of public restrooms located throughout the City.
Darryl McCanoe, Claremont resident, spoke about an incident that occurred with a homeless individual in the Village and stated that people do not feel safe in the Village.
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William McCance, Claremont resident, asked the City Council to cancel the project at 731 W.
Harrison Avenue as the project is located too close to the middle school.
Terry Bolden raised concern regarding the acts of his neighbors and asked the City Council to take action against them by changing the City's ordinance that allows people to work on cars for five hours per day.
Monica Weisbart spoke in support of the presentation given regarding the recent storm season and storm water capture.
There were no other requests to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 1:08:27 in the archived video.
Councilmember Calaycay pulled Item No. 5 from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Reece invited public comment on Consent Calendar Items No. 2-4 and 6-10.
There were no other requests to speak.
2. Ado tip on of a Resolution Approving the City Warrant Register Adopted Resolution No. 2023-39, 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 22, 2023.
3. City Council Minutes of June 13, 2023 (Regular)
Approved and filed the regular City Council meeting minutes of June 13, 2023.
4. Second. Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 5 of the Claremont Municipal Code: (A) Repealing Section 5.52.100 Titled "Term of Pilot Program" and (B) Converting the Existing Three -Year Shared Mobility Program into a Permanent Shared Mobility Program Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-03, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 5 OF THE CLAREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE REPEALING SECTION 5.52.100 TITLED "TERM OF PILOT PROGRAM" TO CONVERT THE EXISTING THREE-YEAR SHARED MOBILITY
PILOT PROGRAM INTO A PERMANENT SHARED MOBILITY PROGRAM FOR THE
SHARED MOBILITY SYSTEMS AND DEVICES, SUCH AS BICYCLES, E -BIKES, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the City of Claremont and Pomona Valley Transportation Authority Joint Zero -Emission Bus Rollout Plan (Funding Source: Transportation Fund) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
6. Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with Risha Engineering for Seismic Retrofit and Structural Engineering Services (Funding Source: General Fund and General Capital Projects Fungi
A. Authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Risha Engineering for seismic retrofit and structural engineering services for $103,000, and authorized a ten percent contingency of $10,300, for a total contract amount of $113,300; and
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B. Appropriated $94,092.35 from the unassigned General Fund balance to fully fund the project.
7 Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with All City Management Services for Crossing Guard Services (Funding Source: General Fund)
Authorized the City Manager to enter into a one-year agreement with All City Management Services for crossing guard services, effective July 1, 2023, in an amount not -to -exceed $109,728.
8. Authorization to Enter Into a Maintenance Agreement with Pulsiam (Formerly Hitech Systems Inc.) for Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management System, and Mobile Data Communications Software for 2023-24 (Funding Source: General Fund) Authorized the City Manager to enter into a one-year maintenance agreement with Pulsiam in the amount of $87,461.57 for Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management System, and Mobile Data Communications software for 2023-24.
9. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of 2022-23 Transportation Development Act Article 4, State Transit Assistance, and Senate Bill 1 State of Good Repair Claim Forms to Receive Transit Capital and Operating Funds to Fund the Claremont Dial -A -Ride Service Funding Source; Transportation Development Act, State Transit Assistance, and 881 State of Good Repair Funds)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-40, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF 2022-23 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4, STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, AND SENATE BILL 1 STATE OF GOOD REPAIR CLAIMS FORMS TO RECEIVE TRANSIT CAPITAL AND OPERATING FUNDS.
10, Lot Line Adjustment (File #23-LL01) Affecting 198 West Radcliffe Drive (APN 8306-003- 043) Unaddressed Lot (APN 8306-003-044), and 102 West Radcliffe Drive (APN 8306-003- 020. Applicants — The Claremont Colleges, Inc., Donna Bernard and Steven and Praphalsai Messner
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT (FILE #23-LL01) AFFECTING 198 WEST RADCLIFFE DRIVE (APN 8306-003-043), UNADDRESSED LOT (APN 8306-003-044), AND 102 WEST RADCLIFFE DRIVE (APN 8306-003-020). APPLICANTS — THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES, INC, DONNA BERNARD, AND STEVEN & PRAPHALSAI MESSNER; and
B. Found this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Councilmember Calaycay moved to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 2-4 and 6-10, seconded by Councilmember Leano, 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
5. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the City of Claremont and Pomona Valley Transportation Authority Joint Zero -Emission Bus Rollout Plan (Funding Source: Transportation Fund) This item starts at 1:10:27 in the archived video.
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Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of staff's recommendation and shared that Foothill Transit moved towards a goal of becoming all electric by 2030; however, Foothill Transit found there are still challenges with electric technology.
Councilmember Stark suggested that Southern California Edison give a presentation at an upcoming City Council meeting regarding the electrical grid.
Mayor Reece invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-42, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT AND POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY JOINT ZERO -EMISSION BUS ROLLOUT PLAN, 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
11. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Revised Delinquent Sanitation Account Report of June 27, 202.3, Ordering the Placement of Liens Upon Real Property for the Unpaid Sanitation and Sewer Maintenance Fees Reported Delinquent This item starts at 1:17:53 in the archived video.
Bibi Ameer, Accounting Supervisor, highlighted the staff report.
Mayor Reece invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-43, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED DELINQUENT SANITATION ACCOUNT REPORT OF JUNE 27, 2023,
ORDERING THE PLACEMENT OF LIENS UPON REAL PROPERTY FOR THE UNPAID
SANITATION AND SEWER MAINTENANCE FEES REPORTED DELINQUENT, seconded by Councilmember Medina, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
The City Council recessed at 7:53 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:03 p.m.
12. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a New Citywide User Fee Schedule and Automatic Annual Cost of Living Fee Increases (Funding Source: Various Funds) This item starts at 1:31:28 in the archived video.
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Nishil Bali, Finance Director, and Tony Thrasher, Willdan Financial, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Melissa Vollaro, Director of Human Services, and Finance Director Bali responded to questions from the City Council regarding facilities fee waiver, Camp Claremont fees, and Claremont Hills Wilderness Park parking rates.
Mayor Reece invited public comment and opened the public hearing.
There were no requests to speak and the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-44, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
NEW CITYWIDE USER FEE SCHEDULE AND AUTOMATIC ANNUAL COST OF LIVING FEE INCREASES, seconded by Councilmember Leano.
Councilmember Leano asked that Human Services fees not focus on cost recovery and subsidizing the fees for activities for the public.
City Manager Pirrie responded that large subsidies currently exist for Human Services programming and will continue as such.
The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
ORDINANCES - None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reece adjourned the meeting of the Claremont City Council at 8:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Claremont City Council will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Claremont Council Chamber.
Mayor
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Deputy City Clerk