CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 26, 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 6:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
ABSENT
EARLY DEPARTURE
ALSO PRESENT
COUNCILMEMBER: CALAYCAY, LEANO, MEDINA, STARK
COUNCILMEMBER: NONE
COUNCILMEMBER: REECE (Left the meeting at 8:41 p.m.)
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; Shelley Desautels, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Patterson reported from the 5:15 p.m. Closed Session meeting. She reported that final approval rests with the other negotiating party for Closed Session Item No. 1 and stated there was no reportable action for Closed Session Item No. 2.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following Commissioners were introduced:
Robert Perry, Architectural Commission
Esau Ramos, Traffic and Transportation Commission
The City Council recognized the Kiwanis Club of Claremont for their sponsorship of the 2023 Monday Night Concert Series.
The City Council recognized Claremont Graduate University for their sponsorship of the Monday Night Concerts and Movies in the Park.
The City Council received a presentation from Katherine Loeser, Claremont Helen Renwick Library Manager, on upcoming events taking place at the Claremont Helen Renwick Library.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL HOLIDAYS/OBSERVANCES
October 9, Columbus Day
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September 26, 2023
Mayor Reece announced that he has a conflict of interest for Public Hearing Item No. 6. Therefore, he re -ordered items on the agenda to hear Public Hearing Item No. 7 before Public Hearing Item No. 6.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Item
This item starts at 1:38:08 in the archived video.
1. Appointment of Member to the Planning Commission
Mayor Reece and Councilmember Leano highlighted the staff report.
Mayor Reece invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Stark moved to appoint John Davis to the Planning Commission 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 1:40:11 in the archived video.
Councilmember Stark reported that she attended the League of California Cities conference.
Councilmember Medina reported that he also attended the League of California Cities conference.
Councilmember Leano announced Tri-City Mental Health will begin a new public engagement process involving stakeholders and encouraged all to sign up to be a stakeholder.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 1:42:02 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie encouraged all to attend the Tree Policies and Guidelines Manual Update meeting on Saturday, September 30, shared that Golden State Water will be removing and replacing a water mainline from Foothill Boulevard to Harvard Avenue with work being performed overnight, reported on the Towne Avenue complete streets improvement project, and Village Venture will take place Saturday, October 28.
Councilmember Medina requested an update on the extension granted to Motel 6.
City Manager Pirrie responded that Motel 6 was granted an additional extension through October 31 to complete the remainder of the work.
City Council Minutes
September 26, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 1:46:37 in the archived video.
Mayor Reece invited public comment.
Rich Gill spoke against the Larkin Place Supportive Housing Project as true intentions were never provided.
April Ferguson spoke about the negative conditions taking place at the City parking structure on First Street and urged the City Council to address the issues.
Lorn S. Foster, Claremont resident, spoke against the Larkin Place Supportive Housing Project as Jamboree will not be able to address the needs of the residents after the housing is built.
Doroan Dula, Claremont resident, spoke against the Larkin Place Supportive Housing Project.
Paul Wheeler spoke against the Larkin Place Supportive Housing Project and suggested the project applicant, Jamboree, submit a Conditional Use Permit for the project to be reviewed by the Planning Division.
Buff Brown, Claremont Streets for People, asked that the Mountain Avenue redesign maximize safety and highlighted a letter submitted by the Claremont Streets for People.
Unidentified speaker thanked the City Council for their actions and support they show to each other.
Daniel Bringhurst explained that the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development has released grants to identify and develop projects for affordable housing.
Tesfa Asmara shared that he would like to apply for a micro mobility license to distribute electric scooters and bicycles amongst Claremont College students.
Darryl McCance spoke against the Larkin Place Supportive Housing Project and asked the City Council to find out which City official pressured Pilgrim Place to sell their land.
Unidentified speaker spoke against the Larkin Place Supportive Housing Project target population.
Linda Mawby raised concern with the lack of discussion of permanent supportive housing and the negative results that housing may have on the community.
There were no other requests to speak.
Jeremy Swan, Director of Community Services, responded to Ms. Ferguson that the parking lot elevator is being cleaned five days a week and added that the City is looking to overhaul the two existing elevators.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 2:22:16 in the archived video.
Mayor Reece invited public comment on the Consent Calendar.
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September 26, 2023
Ross Pringle, Claremont Streets for People, spoke in support of Consent Calendar Item No. 5; however, suggested a walking and biking infrastructure be included.
There were no other requests to speak.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City Warrant Register Adopted Resolution No. 2023-55, 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 September 14, 2023.
3. City Council Minutes of September 12, 2023 (Regular) Approved and filed the regular City Council meeting minutes of September 12, 2023.
4. Amendment to Claremont Municipal Code Title 16 That, If Adopted, Will Amend Section
16.090.040 to Allow for Additional Outdoor Restaurant Seating for Sidewalk Dining (Funding Source: General Fund)
Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-04, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16 OF THE CLAREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND SECTION 16.090.040 TITLED
ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR SEATING TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SEATING FOR SIDEWALK DINING.
5. 2022 Sustainability Annual Report (Funding Source: Various) Received and filed the 2022 Sustainability Annual Report.
Councilmember Stark moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Leano, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Reece announced that Public Hearing Item No. 7 will be heard next.
7. Appeal of the Architectural Commission's Decision to Uphold Planning Division Staffs Approval of Architectural Staff Review #23-AS06 for the Demolition, Reconstruction, and Expansion of the Existing Attached, Two -Car Garage at the Single-Familv Residential Property Located at 692 West Twelfth Street — Appellant — Melissa Paul This item starts at 2:27:18 in the archived video.
Nik Hlady, Senior Planner, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Reece opened the public hearing.
Melissa Paul, Appellant, highlighted her appeal of the project and asked the City Council to direct the applicant to re -design the project that would help address her concerns.
Dan D'Andrea, project applicant, highlighted the construction project.
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September 26, 2023
Mayor Reece invited public comment.
Alexia Flores, property owner, asked the City Council to not treat her differently from someone else's actions and allow her to move forward with her project.
There were no other requests to speak.
Ms. Paul, Appellant, asked the City Council to impose reasonable noise restrictions on the project to protect her property and the local bird population.
Mayor Reece closed the public hearing.
Mr. Pirrie, Mr. Hlady, and Brad Johnson, Director of Community Development, responded to questions from the City Council regarding a fee waiver of appeal fees, number of construction days to include jackhammering, Claremont Municipal Code construction limitations, and administrative procedure of the Claremont Municipal Code.
Councilmember Leano spoke in support of staffs recommendation and asked that all Claremont Municipal Codes are honored during the proposed construction.
Mr. D'Andrea responded to a question from the City Council regarding decibel ratings of a specific jackhammer.
Councilmember Stark spoke in support of the comments made by Councilmember Leano and asked the project applicant be courteous to the neighbors.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of staffs recommendation as the Planning Division did not err in their decision to approve the project.
Councilmember Medina spoke in support of the comments made by his fellow Councilmembers and asked all to be good neighbors.
Mayor Reece spoke in support of the comments made by his fellow Councilmembers and asked Mr. D'Andrea and Ms. Flores to go above and beyond to be neighborly.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-57, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE
APPEAL OF AND AFFIRMING THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION'S DECISION TO
UPHOLD PLANNING DIVISION'S APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL STAFF REVIEW (FILE #23-AS06) FOR THE DEMOLITION, RECONSTRUCTION, AND EXPANSION OF
THE EXISTING ATTACHED, TWO -CAR GARAGE AT THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 692 ' WEST TWELFTH STREET - APPELLANT: MELISSA PAUL, seconded by Councilmember Leano, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember- Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember- None
Mayor Reece recused himself and left the meeting as he owns real property within the area of the subject property, 1030 West Foothill Boulevard. (Mayor Reece left the meeting at 8:41 p.m.)
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September 26, 2023
The City Council recessed at 8:41 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:49 p.m.
6. Tentative Tract Map #83751, Proposed Subdivision of 3.05 Acres of Land Development and Density Bonus for a 56 -Unit Townhome Condominium Development Located at 1030 West Foothill Boulevard — Application Olson Urban Housing, LLC This item starts at 3:33:16 in the archived video.
Nik Hlady, Senior Planner, and City Attorney Patterson, gave a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Hlady, Ms. Patterson, and Brad Johnson, Director of Community Development responded to questions from the City Council regarding an equity sharing agreement, live/work units, unit count compensation, and parking spaces.
Mayor Pro Tem Medina opened the public hearing and invited public comment.
Elizabeth Tulac spoke in support of the proposed project for its single -story unit and sustainability efforts; however, asked that the City Council direct the Traffic and Transportation Commission to review traffic impacts before approval.
There were no other requests to speak.
John Reekstin, Olson Urban Housing, and Mr. Hlady responded to questions from the City Council regarding the live/work proposal, traffic impacts, and number of units at Meadow Park.
Councilmember Stark spoke in support of the proposed project as the project applicant was very responsive to neighbors and the community.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of the proposed project as the height is limited to 2 and 3 stories throughout the project.
Councilmember Leano spoke in support of the project as it goes above the legal requirement.
Mayor Pro Tem Medina spoke in support of the comments made by his fellow Councilmembers and thanked the project applicant for listening to the community.
Councilmember Stark moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-56, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 83751 FOR A 56 -UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON A 3.05 -ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 1030 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, seconded by Councilmember Calaycay, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember- Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Stark
NOES: Councilmember- None
ABSENT: Councilmember- Reece
The City Council discussed the following options presented by staff regarding the project's applicability to Claremont's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and State Density Bonus Law to be incorporated into a density bonus housing agreement:
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September 26, 2023
Density Bonus/IHO Options
Inclusionary Units
Duration of
Affordability
In -Lieu Fees
Anticipated Sales
Price
Approval Docs
3 Very Low
Equity Sharing
Agreement
None
$12,700
Resolution Only
3 Very Low
In Perpetuity
None
$91,400
Reso + Ordinance
(not yet drafted)
Councilmember Calaycay prefers option 2 or option 3.
Councilmember Stark prefers option 3 as presented.
Councilmember Leano spoke in support of option 3.
4 Low
In Perpetuity
Yes — for a 0.6 unit
($157,500)
$160,000
Reso + Ordinance in
Agenda Packet
Councilmember Calaycay moved to:
A. Introduce for first reading, and that reading be by title only AN UNCODIFIED
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT,
CALIFORNIA, PERMITTING A DENSITY BONUS GREATER THAN WHAT IS
REQUIRED BY STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE AND EXECUTE A DENSITY BONUS HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR THE 56 -UNIT TOWNHOME AND LIVE/WORK DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1030 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD (TTM #83751, #22-A06) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, AND OLSON URBAN HOUSING, LLC, incorporating Option 3 as presented by staff; B. Directed the Director of Community Development that, consistent with prior City Council direction and past practice and consistent with the spirit of new State laws intended to promote the production of housing (such as Senate Bill 330), the project is subject to the inclusionary housing in -lieu fee that was in effect on the date the applicant submitted its preliminary application for the project; and
C. Find that these approvals are within the scope of the Final IS/MND prepared for the project (State Clearing House No. 2023040662), adopted September 13, 2023 by the Architectural Commission, and that under Section 21166 of the California Public Resources Code and Section 15162 of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no basis for subsequent or supplemental environmental review;
Seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember- Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Stark
Councilmember- None
Councilmember- Reece
City Council Minutes
September 26, 2023
7. Appeal of the Architectural Commission's Decision to Uphold Planning Division Staffs Approval of Architectural Staff Review #23-AS06 for the Demolition, Reconstruction, and Expansion of the Existing Attached, Two -Car Garage at the Single -Family Residential Property Located at 692 West Twelfth Street — Appellant — Melissa Paul This item was heard previously in the agenda.
ORDINANCES — None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS — None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Medina adjourned the meeting of the Claremont City Council at 10:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Claremont City Council will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Claremont Council Chamber.
Mayor Pro Tem
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Deputy City Clerk