CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 — 6:30 PM
Video Recording is Archived on the City Website
https://www.ci.claremont.ca . us/govern ment/city-cou ncil/watch-city-cou ncil-meetings
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Medina called the meeting to order at 6:43 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE — In honor of Diann Ring and Devon Hartman.
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; Fate, Chief of Police; Jeremy Starkey, Director of Finance; Melissa Vollaro, Director of Human Services; Shelley Desautels, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Medina reported the City Council met in Closed Session at 5:15 PM and shared there is no reportable action related to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 1. The City Council will return to Closed Session after the regular City Council meeting has concluded to discuss Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Council received a presentation from Katherine Loeser, Claremont Helen Renwick Library Manager.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL HOLIDAYS/OBSERVANCES
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Items — None
Council Assignment Reports
This item starts at 1:40:47 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina reported on the recent City Council meeting with Supervisor Barger.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts 1:41:36 in the archived video.
City Council Minutes
March 26, 2024
City Manager Pirrie invited all to attend the City's Spring Celebration on March 30, reported on the College Avenue/Green Street bicycle and pedestrian improvements project, and the installation of new parking meters at the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 1:43:44 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced one written public comment had been received.
Steven Felschundneff spoke about the life of Eleanor Pearson.
Bryan Trunik expressed concern regarding the lack of trees in and around Motel 6, the lack of State support, and requested that high density not be allowed in and around the area of Motel 6.
Missy, Claremont resident, invited all to various art shows throughout the City.
Buff Brown, Claremont resident, spoke in support of bicycle and pedestrian safety, and highlighted street design used to promote safety.
Lydia Hernandez spoke about the upcoming Cesar Chavez holiday commemorating someone committed to social justice and respect for human dignity.
There were no other requests to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 2:00:52 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina invited public comment on the Consent Calendar.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comments had been received on the Consent Calendar.
There were no requests to speak.
1. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City Warrant Register Adopted Resolution No. 2024-13, 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 March 14, 2024.
2. City Council Minutes of March 12, 2024 (Regular)
Approved the regular City Council meeting minutes of March 12, 2024.
Councilmember Reece moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
City Council Minutes
March 26, 2024
AYES: Councilmember- Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember- None
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Amendment to Claremont Municipal Code: Cultural Resources Preservation Ordinance (Funding Source: General Fund)
This item starts at 2:02:00 in the archived video.
Chris Veirs, Principal Planner, gave a PowerPoint presentation, and responded to questions from the City Council related to changes in State law, staffing needs, use of grants, and City's historic register list.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced five written public comments had been received.
Karen Rosenthal, Claremont resident, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance as it will benefit all.
Buff Brown, Claremont resident, asked that the proposed ordinance allow developments with mixed socioeconomic groups to reside in the same areas and not be a protective system to keep poor out.
Lydia Hernandez, Claremont Tenants Union, asked that the same amount of attention spent protecting properties be spent protecting those that reside at the property.
Martin McLeod, Claremont resident, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance as it provides structure and helps protect natural resources.
Mary Stoddard, Member of the Ad Hoc Committee, shared the Ad Hoc's process and spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
David Shearer, Executive Director of Claremont Heritage, shared that Claremont Heritage voted unanimously, with one abstention, to support the proposed ordinance as it helps distinguish Claremont as a sense of place.
John Neiuber, Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee and Chair of the Architectural Commission, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance and thanked all involved in the process.
There were no other requests to speak.
The City Council thanked all for their hard work and effort on this project.
Councilmember Reece spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Leano spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Stark spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
City Council Minutes
March 26, 2024
Mayor Medina spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Reece moved to:
A. Introduce for first reading and that reading be by title only, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 2 AND TITLE 16 OF THE CLAREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE TO: AMEND CHAPTER 2.42 TO RENAME THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION TO
BE THE ARCHITECTURAL AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND MODIFY ITS DUTIES; DELETE SECTION 15.04.020.B AND RENUMBER THE REMAINING SUBSECTIONS; AMEND CHAPTERS 16.300 TITLED "ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW" AND 16.301 TITLED "BUILDING CONSERVATION/DEMOLITION"; ADD A NEW CHAPTER 16.302 TITLED "CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION"; AND AMEND CHAPTER 16.321 TITLED "APPEALS AND COUNCIL REVIEW"; and B. Find this item is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
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 8:11 PM.
The City Council reconvened at 8:16 PM.
ORDINANCES — None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
4. Housing Element — 2023 Annual Progress Report (Funding Source: General Fund) This item starts at 3:01:32 in the archived video.
Nik Hlady, Senior Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mr. Hlady and City Attorney Patterson responded to questions from the City Council regarding a tenant preference policy and identification of developed units.
The City Council directed staff to research information requested in Table K, Tenant Preference Policy, and present the information to the City Council at an upcoming meeting.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comments had been received.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Leano spoke in support of approving the Annual Progress Report.
Councilmember Stark spoke in support of the comments made by her fellow Councilmembers.
City Council Minutes
March 26, 2024
Mayor
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of the proposed report; however, raised concern regarding the housing element process.
Councilmember Reece spoke in support of approving the 2023 Annual Progress Report as the report is a statement of fact and reminded all he did not vote in support of the Housing Element.
Mayor Medina spoke in support of the 2023 Annual Progress Report as it represents a snapshot of existing situations.
Councilmember Stark moved to approve the 2023 Annual Progress Report, seconded by Councilmember Leano, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember- Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Medina adjourned the regular meeting of the Claremont City Council at 8:41 PM., and the City Council returned to Closed Session. The next regular meeting of the Claremont City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM, in the Claremont Council Chamber.
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