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
July 23, 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
Introduction:
Diana Acosta, Interim Executive Director of Tri City Mental Health Services Recognition:
Rimmi Hundal, Outgoing Executive Director of Tri City Mental Health Services Announcement:
Claremont Helen Renwick Library Updates
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Holidays This Month and Upcoming:
July 4, 2024, Independence Day
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Items
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CITY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES1.
Recommendation: The City Council Ad Hoc Selection Committee recommends the City Council make the following appointments:
Architectural and Preservation Commission
Lisa Castillo for a term to expire August 31, 2028
John Neiuber for a term to expire August 31, 2026
Community and Human Services Commission
Dirk Silva for a term to expire August 31, 2027
Police Commission
Tim Dunfee for a term to expire August 31, 2028
Aundre Johnson for a term to expire August 31, 2026
Vickie Noble for a term to expire August 31, 2028
Traffic and Transportation Commission
Dylan Arya for a term to expire August 31, 2028
Sustainability Committee
Katie Distelrath for a term to expire January 31, 2028
Public Art Committee
Maureen Wheeler for a term to expire August 31, 2028
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BE HELD AT
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO
2. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council designate a voting delegate and one or two alternate voting delegates for the League of California Cities 2024 Conference and Expo General Assembly meeting to be held on October 18, 2024.
Voting Delegate PacketAttachment(s):
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
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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 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.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER3.
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 SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, dated July 18, 2024.
Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Dated July 18, 2024Attachment(s):
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 9, 2024 (REGULAR)4.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of July 9, 2024.
Draft Regular Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2024Attachment(s):
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE INCREASING CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION TO $ 1,275 PER MONTH IN ACCORDANCE WITH SENATE BILL 329 (FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND)
5. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council waive further reading and adopt AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A STATUTORY INCREASE IN COMPENSATION
FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE EFFECT AFTER THE NOVEMBER 2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Ordinance Increasing City Council CompensationAttachment(s):
INVESTMENT REPORT - QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 20246.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council receive and accept the Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2024.
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Quarterly Investment ReportAttachment(s):
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TJKM TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CITYWIDE STREET SIGN PROGRAM (FUNDING SOURCE :
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUND)
7. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council award a contract to TJKM Transportation Consultants for the Citywide Street Sign Program and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $238,193.56.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RON ’S MAINTENANCE FOR STORM DRAIN CATCH BASIN DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES (FUNDING SOURCE :
SEWER FUND)
8. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract with Ron's Maintenance for storm drain catch basin debris removal services in an amount not to exceed $23,600 per year.
AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH 4LEAF, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL BUILDING DIVISION SERVICES (FUNDING SOURCE :
GENERAL FUND)
9. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with 4LEAF, Inc . extending the term to June 30, 2025, with an optional one -year extension, and increasing compensation by $ 75,000, for a total contract amount of $280,000.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT - ARTICLE 4, STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, SENATE BILL 1 STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, AND SENATE BILL 1
STATE OF GOOD REPAIR CLAIM FORMS TO RESERVE TRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDS FOR FUTURE USE TO FUND THE CLAREMONT DIAL -A-RIDE SERVICE (FUNDING SOURCE :
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS)
10. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITAL OF 2023-24 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
ARTICLE 4, STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, SENATE BILL 1 STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, AND SENATE BILL 1 STATE OF GOOD REPAIR CLAIM FORMS TO RESERVE FUNDS FOR FUTURE CAPITAL USE.
Resolution Authorizing SubmittalAttachment(s):
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA - CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (FUNDING SOURCE: CHP CANNABIS GRANT)
11. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA - CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT.
CTFGP Grant ResolutionAttachment(s):
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AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FRITTS FORD FOR VEHICLE REPLACEMENTS (FUNDING SOURCE: MOTOR FLEET)
12. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council award a contract to Fritts Ford in the amount of $ 619,354.77 for the purchase of ten new vehicles, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PENDING
SETTLEMENT IN NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION
13. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Approve the City of Claremont's participation in the Kroger Settlement; B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a settlement agreement (which may be titled a "participating agreement") and any other agreements or documents necessary to effectuate that approval; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to elect that the City receive settlement funds directly.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT WITH THE U .S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD AND SAN JOSE AVENUE
COMPLEMENTARY CORRIDOR SAFETY PLAN
14. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT WITH THE U .S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD AND SAN JOSE AVENUE COMPLEMENTARY CORRIDOR SAFETY PLAN.
SS4A - Resolution 2024Attachment(s):
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AGINGNEXT, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (FUNDING SOURCES: CDBG FUND AND GENERAL FUND)
15. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with AgingNext, Inc. for professional case management services for a term of one year in an amount not to exceed $ 35,120, with the option to extend the agreement on an annual basis for four additional one-year terms until June 30, 2029. Additionally, if the agreement is extended, the compensation will be increased at an amount commensurate with the April -April Consumer Price Index (CPI), not to exceed three percent each year.
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AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT OLDER AMERICAN ACT FUNDS FOR THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM 2024-2028 (FUNDING SOURCE: OLDER AMERICANS ACT)
16. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the acceptance of Older American Act funds for the Senior Nutrition Program for a term of one year, with the option for three additional one-year terms.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ORDINANCES - None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDED GOSGV SUBSIDY (FUNDING SOURCE: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUND)
17. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing agreement with ActiveSGV to increase the compensation by $ 168,000 for a total agreement amount of $228,000 for GoSGV e-bike subsidies; and
B. Appropriate $ 168,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund to increase the GoSGV Program subsidy funding.
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
ADJOURNMENT
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF AUGUST 13, 2024 AND AUGUST 27, 2024 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024, AT 6:30 PM, IN THE CLAREMONT COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225 WEST SECOND STREET, CLAREMONT, CA 91711.
A LOOK AHEAD – Upcoming Meetings and Tentative Agenda Items August City Council Meetings Have Been Cancelled
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.
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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 JULY 18 , 2024, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2.
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