CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 — 6:30 PM
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 Medina called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE — In memory of Sally Wishart, Michael Shae, and Jamie Dalia.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT COUNCILMEMBER: CALAYCAY, MEDINA, REECE, STARK
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER: LEANO
ALSO PRESENT Adam Pirrie, City Manager; Jamie Earl, Assistant City Manager; Alisha Patterson, City Attorney; Jeremy Swan, Director of Community Services; Brad Johnson, Director of Community Development; Melissa Vollaro, Director of Human Services; Jeremy Starkey, Director of Finance; Jamie Costanza, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no closed session meeting.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Council received a presentation from Claremont Police Foundation and Katherine Loeser, Claremont Helen Renwick Library Manager.
Kelly Love, Special Events Program Coordinator, was introduced.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL HOLIDAYS/OBSERVANCES
New Year's Day, January 1, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15, 2024
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Item
1. Appointment of a Member to the Architectural Commission and to the Sustainability Committee
This item starts at 21:04 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
Deputy City Clerk Costanza announced no written public comment had been received.
City Council Minutes
January 23, 2024
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Stark moved to:
A. Transfer Ken Zimmerman's Commission appointment from the Planning Commission to the Architectural Commission for a term to commence immediately, and expire August 31, 2027, thereby creating a vacancy on the Planning Commission; and
B. Appoint David Hines to the Sustainability Committee, for a term to commence February 1, 2024, and expire January 31, 2028;
Seconded by Councilmember Ca/aycay, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Ca/aycay, Medina, Reece, Stark
NOES: Councilmember— None
ABSENT: Councilmember— Leano
Council Assignment Reports — None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 24:04 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie invited all to attend the City Council priority focus group on Thursday as well as the special City Council priorities workshop on Saturday. He also invited all small businesses in Claremont to the information meeting for the Small Business Grant and IC2 Internship on January 31. Lastly, he announced CalTrans will be working on the Indian Hill Boulevard 10 Freeway on and off ramps which will be closed overnight beginning January 29.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 27:55 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
Deputy City Clerk Costanza announced one written public comment had been received.
Nazli Janiva, Claremont resident, raised concern regarding the war in Gaza and asked the City Council to adopt a resolution advocating for cease fire.
Paul Stienberg, representing faculty members of the Claremont Colleges, urged the City Council to devote resources needed to design and implement a comprehensive bicycle/pedestrian plan.
There were no other requests to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 34:37 in the archived video.
Deputy City Clerk Costanza announced no written public comment had been received on the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Medina invited public comment on the Consent Calendar.
City Council Minutes
January 23, 2024
There were no requests to speak.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City Warrant Register Adopted Resolution No. 2024-05, 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 January 18, 2024.
3. City Council Minutes of January 9, 2024 (Regular)
Approved and filed the regular City Council meeting minutes of January 9, 2024.
4. Approval of Final Parcel Map No. 84006 — 4358 Via Padova A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO.84006; and
B. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
5. Authorization to Amend the Existinq Agreement with Main Street Signs to Increase Compensation for Traffic Control and Regulatory Sign Services (Funding Source: General Fund
A. Authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing agreement with Main Street Signs, increasing compensation by $20,000, for a total not -to -exceed contract amount of $43,000 for the current term of the agreement for traffic control and regulatory sign services; and
B. Appropriated $20,000 from the unassigned General Fund balance to fully fund the agreement.
6. Authorization to Amend the Existing Agreement with First Class Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. to Increase Compensation for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Services
A. Authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing agreement with First Class Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., increasing compensation by $60,000, for a total not -to -exceed contract amount of $160,700 in the current term of the agreement for HVAC maintenance services; and
B. Appropriated $60,000 from the unassigned General Fund balance to fully fund the agreement.
7. Authorization to Amend the Existinq Aqreement with Bear Electrical Solutions to Increase Compensation for On -Call Electrical Services (Funding Source: General Fund) A. Authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, increasing compensation by $70,000, for a total not -to -exceed contract amount of $151,000 in the third year of the agreement for on -call electrical services; and
B. Appropriated $70,000 from the unassigned General Fund balance to fully fund the agreement.
8. Investment Report — Quarter Endinq December 31, 2023 Received and accepted the Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2023.
City Council Minutes
January 23, 2024
Councilmember Reece moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Medina, Reece, Stark
NOES: Councilmember— None
ABSENT. Councilmember— Leano
PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
ORDINANCES — None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
9. Annual Hotel/Motel Ordinance Report for Calendar Year 2023 This item starts at 37:20 in the archived video.
Katie Wand, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Chief Fate, Ms. Wand, and City Manager Pirrie responded to questions from the City Council related to the possibility of increasing prostitution stings in the area around the 10 Freeway, calls for service, cost of the conditional use permit fee, amendment to an existing conditional use permit, and compliance.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
Deputy City Clerk Costanza announced no written public comment had been received.
Vicky Noble, Claremont resident, spoke in support of the annual report and the actions taken thus far.
Sonja Stump spoke in support of the comments made by Ms. Noble and spoke in support of the positive changes made to the area of the 10 Freeway. She asked the transient issue be addressed and suggested outreach be provided to those in need.
Jim Keith, Chair of the Safe and Healthy Housing Committee, spoke in support of the annual report and thanked all for their involvement.
There were no other requests to speak.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of the positive outcomes that have taken place since the adoption of the Hotel/Motel Ordinance.
The City Council directed City staff to extend the flat rate fee ($1,250) for hotel/motel operators applying for a conditional use permit (CUP) seeking certain Hotel/Motel Ordinance exceptions through December 31, 2024.
Councilmember Stark expressed appreciation to the community and spoke in support of addressing quality of life issues throughout Claremont.
Councilmember Reece spoke in support of the significant and positive quality of life changes made to the area of the 10 Freeway.
City Council Minutes
January 23, 2024
Mayor Medina spoke in support of the comments made by his fellow Councilmembers and looks forward to more positive changes in the future.
The Annual Hotel/Motel Ordinance report for calendar year 2023 was received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Medina adjourned the meeting of the Claremont City Council at 7:55 PM. The next regular meeting of the Claremont City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:30 PM, in the Claremont Co ncil Chamber.
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