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
September 10, 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
September 10, 2024Page 2 City Council Agenda
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Introductions:
Dylan Arya, Traffic and Transportation Commission
Tim Dunfee, Police Commission
Aundre Johnson, Police Commission
Vickie Noble, Police Commission
Staff Introductions:
Sarah Reagan, Assistant Engineer
Jasmin Hurtado, Associate Engineer
Pearl Juarez, Administrative Assistant
Jon Clouse, Maintenance Craftsworker I
Julian Perez, Maintenance Craftsworker I
Peter Grana, Maintenance Craftsworker I
Brandon Brown, Recreation and Human Services Coordinator Canine Officer Introduction:
K9 Pria, by Handler Police Corporal Chariya Chilson
Announcement:
Claremont Helen Renwick Library Updates
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Holidays This Month and Upcoming
Labor Day, September 2, 2024
September 10, 2024Page 3 City Council Agenda
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Item
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CITY COMMISSIONS1.
Recommendation: The City Council Ad Hoc Selection Committee recommends the City Council make the following appointments:
Planning Commission
Richard Rosenbluth for a term to expire August 31, 2026 Traffic and Transportation Commission
Paul Wheeler for a term to expire August 31, 2026
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
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.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER2.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. 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 August 1, 2024;
B. 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 August 15, 2024; and
C. 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 August 29, 2024.
Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Dated August 1, 2024 Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Dated August 15, 2024 Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Dated August 29, 2024 Attachment(s):
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 23, 2024 (SPECIAL AND REGULAR)3.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the special and regular City Council meeting minutes of July 23, 2024.
Draft Special Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2024
Draft Regular Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2024
Attachment(s):
RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30 UPDATING THE
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE CLAREMONT ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION AND A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SALARY
SCHEDULE FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER
4. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30
UPDATING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE CLAREMONT
ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT EMPLOYEES'
ASSOCIATION; and
B. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.
Resolution Revising Resolution No. 2024-30
Resolution Adopting Salary Schedule for City Manager
Attachment(s):
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AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RDO EQUIPMENT, CO. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MINI SKID STEER (FUNDING SOURCE: CEMETERY FUND)
5. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council award a contract to RDO Equipment, Co . in the amount of $ 60,694.77 for the purchase of a mini skid steer and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING, INC. FOR A CITYWIDE SIDEWALK CONDITION ASSESSMENT (FUNDING SOURCE: MEASURE R FUND)
6. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council award a contract to Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. for a citywide sidewalk condition assessment and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement in the amount of $ 104,650, plus a ten percent contingency of $ 10,465, for a total amount not to exceed $115,115.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO OTL BUILDERS, INC. FOR THE BLAISDELL COMMUNITY CENTER KITCHEN REMODEL PROJECT (FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL CAPITAL
PROJECTS FUND)
7. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Award a contract to OTL Builders, Inc. in the amount of $ 69,300 for the Blaisdell Community Center Kitchen Remodel Project and authorize a ten percent contingency in the amount of $ 6,930, for a total amount not to exceed $76,230; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Lotus Construction Group in the amount of $ 7,000 for project management services;
C. Appropriate $ 83,230 in General Capital Projects Funds for the Blaisdell Community Center Kitchen Remodel Project; and
D. Authorize acceptance of $ 83,230 from the Claremont Senior Foundation, Inc. to fund the Blaisdell Community Center Kitchen Remodel Project.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TRIO COMMUNITY MEALS, LLC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM CATERING SERVICES (FUNDING SOURCE: NUTRITION FUND)
8. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Trio Community Meals, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $ 102,750 for a term of October 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with an option to renew for three additional one -year extensions .
Should the agreement be extended, compensation will be increased at an amount commensurate with the April -April Consumer Price Index (CPI) not to exceed three percent in each subsequent year, not to exceed a total of $141,100 in the second year, $ 145,250 in the third year, and $ 149,608 in the fourth year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $538,718.
Approved Caterers, FY 2024-25Attachment(s):
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 249.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 24; and
B. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Southern California Edison Rule 20 Guidelines
Underground Utility District No. 24 Map
Resolution
Attachment(s):
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearings will not begin before 7:00 p.m.
TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1982 HEARING TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $ 36 MILLION IN TAX EXEMPT FINANCING BY THE CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF SCRIPPS COLLEGE
10. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY 2024
TAX EXEMPT LOAN (SCRIPPS COLLEGE) IN AN AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED OF $ 36,000,000 FOR THE
FINANCING AND REFINANCING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF
THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, RETROFITTING,
EQUIPPING AND IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ADMINISTRATIVE
FACILITIES, SITE IMPROVEMENTS, STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES,
FACULTY HOUSING FACILITIES, AND PARKING, OWNED AND
OPERATED BY SCRIPPS COLLEGE, LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
Scripps College TEFRA ResolutionAttachment(s):
ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO CLAREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18 TO AMEND SUBSECTION (C) OF SECTION 18.015.030 PERTAINING TO REAL ESTATE “OPEN HOUSE” SIGNAGE
11. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council introduce for first reading, and that reading be by title only AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CLAREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18 THAT WILL AMEND
SUBSECTION (C) OF CHAPTER SECTION 18.015.030 OF TITLE 18 (SIGNS) PERTAINING TO REAL ESTATE "OPEN HOUSE" SIGNAGE.
Proposed OrdinanceAttachment(s):
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - None
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 - no vacancies
ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON, SEPTEMBER 24, 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 Legislative Update from Assemblyman Christopher Holden
Golden State Water Supply Update from Foothill District Manager Ben Lewis Recognition of Kiwanis Club of Claremont Sponsorship and 100th Anniversary Introduction of New City Commissioners
Announcement of Claremont Helen Renwick Library Programs and Events from Library Manager Katherine Loeser
Resolution Approving City Warrants Dated September 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2024
Amendment to City Conflict of Interest Code Adding Designated Employees Long Range Financial Plan and Reserve Policy Update
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 0F 1990, THIS AGENDA WILL
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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 SEPTEMBER 5, 2024, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2.
POST THROUGH: September 11, 2024