CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
“We are a vibrant, livable, and inclusive community dedicated to quality services, safety, financial strength, sustainability, preservation, and progress with equal representation for our community.”
City Council Chamber
225 Second Street
Claremont, CA 91711
Tuesday
February 13, 2024
6:30 PM
COUNCILMEMBERS
SAL MEDINA
MAYOR
JED LEANO ED REECE COREY CALAYCAY JENNIFER STARK Meetings are open to the public for in -person attendance. The meeting will be live streamed via Zoom, technology permitting. Members of the public will not be able to provide public comment via Zoom. To watch the meeting via Zoom, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/256208090. To listen via telephone dial (213)338-8477, Webinar ID: 256 208 090. The recorded meeting will be uploaded to the City website and archived.
OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment may be provided by one of the following methods. Each speaker will be given up to three (3) minutes to provide their comment.
IN-PERSON LIVE COMMENTS
When the item you wish to speak to is announced, please proceed to the speaker’s podium one by one.
E-MAIL/MAIL
Written comments sent to the City Clerk ’s office will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the record of the meeting. Email: [email protected], jcostanza@ci .claremont.ca.us. Mail:
PO Box 880, Claremont, CA 91711. Written comments submitted after publication of the agenda will be made available in the document archive system on the City website as soon as possible - www.ci.claremont.ca.us.
For assistance, comments, or more information please contact the City Clerk’s Office:
(909) 399-5461 or (909) 399-5463.
CALL TO ORDER THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements:
Claremont Helen Renwick Library Updates
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Holidays This Month and Upcoming:
Presidents' Day, February 19, 2024
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Item
APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION1.
Recommendation: The 2023 City Council Ad Hoc Selection Committee recommends the City Council appoint K. M. ( Marie) Williamson to the Planning Commission for a term to commence immediately and terminate on August 31, 2027.
Council Assignment Reports
City Councilmembers may serve as representatives on regional organizations. This time is allocated for reports about their activities. For information about the Council's local, intergovernmental and regional appointments please visit the City website :
www.ci.claremont.ca.us/government/city-council/city-council-assignments-and-appointments.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON NEW LEGISLATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Council has set aside this time for persons who wish to comment on items that are not listed on the agenda, but are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public will have the opportunity to address the City Council regarding all items on the agenda at the time the Council considers those items.
General public comment will be taken for 30 minutes and will resume later in the meeting if there are speakers who did not get an opportunity to speak because of the 30-minute time limit.
The Brown Act prohibits the City Council from taking action on oral requests relating to items that February 13, 2024Page 3 City Council Agenda
are not on the agenda. The Council may engage in a brief discussion, refer the matter to staff, and/or schedule requests for consideration at a subsequent meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine. The City Council may act on these items by one motion following public comment. Only Councilmembers may pull an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion, reading of resolutions and ordinances will be waived.
RESIGNATION OF POLICE COMMISSIONER RAFIK MOHAMED2.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council accept with regret the resignation of Rafik Mohamed from the Police Commission effective immediately.
Resignation of Police Commissioner Rafik MohamedAttachment(s):
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY WARRANT REGISTERS3.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYIING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, dated February 1, 2024.
Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Dated February 1, 2024Attachment(s):
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2024 (REGULAR) AND JANUARY 27, 2024 (SPECIAL)
4. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of January 23, 2024 and the special City Council meeting minutes of January 27, 2024.
Draft Regular Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2024
Draft Special Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2024
Attachment(s):
RESOLUTION APPROVING A NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANNEXATION OF ONE SINGLE -FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1123 ALAMOSA DRIVE (APN 8671-002-009) INTO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO . 21 TO RECEIVE OFF -SITE DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE INTO THE CITY SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM (ANNEXATION 773)
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Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT'S REQUEST FOR A
NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES ASSOCIATED WITH ANNEXATION NO. 773, CONSISTING OF OFF -SITE DISPOSAL OF
SEWAGE FOR ONE SINGLE -FAMILY LOT WITH ONE EXISTING
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1123 ALAMOSA DRIVE (APN 8671-002-009); AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT
RESOLUTION WITH ALL AFFECTED AGENCIES; and
B. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Resolution Approving Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenues Proposed Annexation 773 Map
Attachment(s):
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED INTERCREDITOR AND SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, RESTORE NEIGHBORHOODS, LA, INC. ( RNLA), AND OTHER FUNDING AGENCIES OF THE 956 BASE LINE ROAD
AFFORDABLE AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (FUNDING SOURCE: SUCCESSOR HOUSING FUND)
6. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amended Intercreditor and Subordination Agreement between the City of Claremont, RNLA, and other funding agencies of the 956 Base Line Road affordable and permanent supportive housing development.
Amended Intercreditor and Subordination AgreementAttachment(s):
AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH EPSILON ENGINEERING, INC. TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
DISPATCH AND DETECTIVE BUREAU REMODEL PROJECT AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS (FUNDING SOURCE: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUND)
7. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing agreement with Epsilon, Inc ., increasing compensation by $ 15,075, for a total not -to-exceed contract amount of $ 102,245 for the Police Department Dispatch and Detective Bureau Remodel Project; and
B. Appropriate $ 15,075 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund to fully fund the cost of the project.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearings will not begin before 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - APPROVAL OF THE 2024-25 BUDGET (FUNDING SOURCE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND)
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Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the program budget for the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant programs as proposed, and authorize staff to proportionately increase or decrease each program budget based on the final Community Development Block Grant allocation.
ORDINANCES - None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
2023-24 MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT9.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Report.
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HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT NAME CHANGE (FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND)
10. Recommendation: The Community and Human Services Commission recommends the City Council approve renaming the "Human Services Department" to "Recreation and Human Services Department."
Excerpt from the 02-07-24 CHS Commission Minutes (Draft)Attachment(s):
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT
This time is reserved for those persons who were unable to speak earlier in the agenda because of the 30-minute time restriction.
COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
One Community and Human Services Commission Vacancy (Appointment Pending) One Police Commission Vacancy
One Traffic and Transportation Commission Vacancy
One Public Art Committee Vacancy
One Sustainability Committee Vacancy
ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON, FEBRUARY 27, 2024, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE CLAREMONT COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225 WEST SECOND STREET, CLAREMONT, CA 91711.
A LOOK AHEAD – Upcoming Meetings and Tentative Agenda Items - Tri-City Care Court Presentation
- Resolution Approving February 15, 2024 City Warrant Register - City Council Meeting Minutes of February 13 (Special and Regular) - Confirmation of City Council 2024-26 Priorities and Objectives - Resolution Authorizing 2023-24 Landscape and Lighting District Annual Report Preparation - Houseal Lavigne 6th Cycle Housing Element Contract Amendment - Police Department Boiler Replacement
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 0F 1990, THIS AGENDA WILL
BE MADE AVAILABLE IN APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE FORMATS TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A MODIFICATION OR
ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 909-399-5461 “VOICE” OR 1-800-735-2929 “TT/TTY” AT LEAST THREE (3) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, IF POSSIBLE. I, SHELLEY DESAUTELS, CITY CLERK
OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE FOREGOING AGENDA WAS POSTED AT CLAREMONT CITY HALL, 207 HARVARD AVENUE, ON FEBRUARY 8, 2024, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2.
POST THROUGH: February 14, 2024
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