CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 — 6:30 PM
Video Recording is Archived on the City Website
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Medina called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT COUNCILMEMBER: CALAYCAY, LEANO, MEDINA, REECE,
STARK
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER: NONE
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; Aaron Fate, Chief of Police; Jeremy Starkey, Director of Finance; 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 Katherine Loeser, Claremont Helen Renwick Library Manager; introduced K.M. (Marie) Williamson, Planning Commissioner; and received a presentation from Elizabeth Renteria on the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL HOLIDAYS/OBSERVANCES
Presidents' Day, February 19, 2024
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Item
1. Appointment of a Member to the Community and Human Services Commission This item starts at 21:03 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received.
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There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to appoint Russ Binder to the Community and Human Services Commission for a term to commence immediately and terminate on August 31, 2027, seconded by Councilmember Stark, 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 23:04 in the archived video.
There were no City Council assignment reports.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 23:24 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie reported on the City Hall roof replacement project, requested community input on the City's website redesign project, the next phase of the bus stop enhancement project has begun, and lastly invited all to the City's Spring Celebration event on March 30.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 26:20 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received.
Unidentified speaker requested additional security at City Council meetings.
Isaac Rahmim raised concern that those outside the Council Chamber are causing disruption and those in the Council Chamber cannot hear.
Unidentified speaker spoke about the spread of misinformation.
Elizabeth Tulac suggested the City not add varying colored lights facing City Hall for events and or holidays.
Unidentified speaker asked the City Council to enact a rent cap, create a rental registry, and anti -harassment ordinance.
Mika Efras requested additional safety at Claremont schools and encouraged teachings of other faiths.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a rent cap, creation of a rental registry, and adoption of an anti -harassment ordinance.
Eugenia Fushansky raised concern regarding the low level of lighting in the City.
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Bryan Trunik, Claremont resident, raised concern regarding Motel 6 landscaping.
There were no other requests to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 44:46 in the archived video.
Councilmember Leano pulled Item No. 7 from the Consent Calendar.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comments had been received on Consent Calendar Items No. 2-6.
Mayor Medina invited public comment on Consent Calendar Items No. 2-6.
There were no requests to speak.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City Warrant Register Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09, 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 February 15, 2024.
3. City Council Minutes of February 13, 2024 (Special and Regular) Approved and filed the special and regular City Council meeting minutes of February 13, 2024.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Willdan Financial Services to Prepare the 2024-25 Landscape and Lighting District Annual Report (Funding Source: Landscape and Lighting District Fund)
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, AS ENGINEER OF RECORD, TO PREPARE AND FILE THE 2024-25 ANNUAL REPORT PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LL001 (PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972).
5. Authbrization to Enter Into an Agreement with First Class Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. for Emergency Boiler Replacement Services at the Claremont Police Department (Funding Source: Equipment and Facility Revolving Reserve)
A. Authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with First Class Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. in the amount of $43,350.37 for emergency boiler replacement services; and
B. Appropriated $43,350.37 from the Equipment and Facility Revolving Reserve to fully fund the emergency boiler replacement.
6. Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC. for Sports Field Lighting Control Upgrades (Funding Source: Youth Sports Committee Self -Imposed User Improvement Fund)
Authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC. in the amount of $29,980.50 for the purchase, installation, and support of Control -Link systems at La Puerta Sports Park and Larkin Park.
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7. 2023 Homeless Services Update (Funding Source: General Fund, American Rescue Plan Act Fund, and Measure H Funding)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Reece moved to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 2-6, seconded by Councilmember Calaycay, 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
7. 2023 Homeless Services Update (Funding Source: General Fund, American Rescue Plan Act Fund, and Measure H Funding)
Rimmi Hundal, Executive Director of Tri City, and Elizabeth Renteria, Chief Clinical Officer, responded to questions from the City Council regarding the PACT care team program, mobile crisis program, available positions, staffing, and budget impacts.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced one written public comment had been received.
Gene Boutillier spoke in support of the 2023 Homeless Services Update.
Lauren McKenna, Claremont resident, spoke in support of the actions in place and the future actions to help those that are homeless.
Yoni raised concern regarding funding needed for homeless services.
There were no other requests to speak.
CouncilmemberLeano moved to receive and file the 2023 Homeless Services Update, seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember- Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember- None
The City Council recessed at 7:38 PM.
The City Council reconvened at 7:46 PM.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ORDINANCES - None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
8. Consideration of (1) A Resolution Affirming the City Council's Long -Standing Practice of Not Adopting Resolutions or Issuing Proclamations That Take an Official Citv Position on Social or Political Issues That Are Not Local to Claremont, and (2) A Resolution Calling for an Immediately Peaceful Resolution to the Ongoing Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis Impacting Gaza and Israel
City Council Minutes
February 27, 2024
This item starts at 1:13:07 in the archived video.
Katie Wand, Assistant to the City Manager, highlighted the staff report.
City Manager Pirrie responded to a question from the City Council regarding its current practice of not adopting resolutions or issuing proclamations.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced 397 written public comments had been received.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long- standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long- standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Dena spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long- standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long- standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Gary Gilbert, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Isaac Rahmim, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Paul Buch spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Lenny Fukshansky spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long- standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Mika Efros spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long- standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Scott Glovksy, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
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Unidentified speaker, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Jacob Ayave, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont. •
Lee Kane spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Laura Zuckerman, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Unidentified speaker, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Nava Ayan, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Eleanor Eumani spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolutionto the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Jenny Katlove, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Abraham spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Cindy, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Vita Vanergy, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Sharon Stein spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Oran Reznik, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
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Jonathan Brown, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Jvlo Amani spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Soyod spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Ezra Levinson, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Izzy Kramer spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
The City Council recessed at 9:34 PM.
The City Council reconvened at 9:44 PM.
Moussan Ali spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Balang Nasar spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Tessa spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Hussan Soloman, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Onyx Soloman, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Jaime Gutierrez spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Millie Itzal spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Julia Ozate spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
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Karen Kuvitz, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Alicia Brady, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Eunice Kim spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Heather Ferguson spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Ohi Tran spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Nadia spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long- standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Abraham Saheed spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
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Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Zvat Zabai spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Noor spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
The City Council recessed at 11:04 PM.
The City Council reconvened at 11:18 PM.
Robinson Lee spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Henry spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Lyla spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Lynette spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
City Council Minutes
February 27, 2024
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Stephanie spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Stephanie Baker, Claremont resident, spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Quin spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Yoni spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long- standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
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Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker provided the City Council with a prayer.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local Lily spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the impacting Gaza and Israel.
Unidentified speaker spoke in support of a resolution calling for a peaceful ongoing conflict impacting Gaza and Israel.
There were no other requests to speak.
The City Council recessed at 12:28 AM.
The City Council reconvened at 12:38 AM.
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Councilmember Reece spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long- standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Councilmember Stark spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long- standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Councilmember Leano spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long- standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Mayor Medina spoke in support of a resolution affirming the City Council's long-standing practice to not take an official position on issues that are not local to Claremont.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-11, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING
THE CITY COUNCIL'S LONG-STANDING PRACTICE OF NOT ADOPTING
RESOLUTIONS OR ISSUING PROCLAMATIONS THAT TAKE AN OFFICIAL CITY
POSITION ON SOCIAL OR POLITICAL ISSUES THAT ARE NOT LOCAL TO CLAREMONT.
The City Council recessed at 1:07 AM due to disruption in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber was cleared. Representatives of the press or other news media were permitted to remain in the Council Chamber.
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The public was invited to return back to the Council Chamber and the City Council reconvened at 1:15 AM.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Medina adjourned the meeting of the Claremont City Council at 1:15 AM. The next regular meeting of the Claremont City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 6:30 PM, in the Claremont Council Chamber.
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