CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 — 6:30 PM
Video Recording is Archived on the City Website
https://www.ci.claremont.ca.us/government/city-council/watch-city-council-meetings
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Medina called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Sam Pedroza.
MOMENT OF SILENCE — In memory of Don Fruechte, Jack Blair, Norman Bortscheller, Reginald Webb, and Nellie Villanueva.
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; Jeremy Starkey, Director of Finance; Melissa Vollaro, Director of Recreation and Human Services; Shelley Desautels, City Clerk; Jamie Costanza, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no closed session.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Council introduced the following Commissioners: Dylan Arya, Traffic and Transportation Commissioner; Vickie Noble, Police Commissioner; and Aundre Johnson, Police Commissioner.
The following City staff were introduced: 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; and Brandon Brown, Recreation and Human Services Coordinator.
K9 Pria was introduced by Handler Police Corporal Chariya Chilson.
The City Council received an update from Katherine Loeser, Claremont Helen Renwick Library Manager.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL HOLIDAYS/OBSERVANCES
Labor Day, September 2, 2024
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Item
1. Appointment of Members to City Commissions and Committees This item starts at 43:45 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina and Councilmember Calaycay highlighted the staff report.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received on this item.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Reece moved to 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
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 45:30 in the archived video.
Councilmember Reece reported he attended the California Contract Cities Association Fall Educational Summit where they discussed developments and impacts on City infrastructure. He also reported that he attended the California LGBTQ Leadership Summit.
Councilmember Leano encouraged all qualified applicants to apply for the Tri City Mental Health Executive Director position.
Councilmember Calaycay reported on the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito District and asked all to be mindful of standing water which leads to an increase in mosquitos and mosquito borne illness.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 49:35 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie reported on the Bridge Fire and announced the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park is currently closed. He invited all to attend the Planning Commission meeting on September 17 to discuss short term rental regulations, the community meeting on September 18 to discuss the Tree Policies and Guidelines Manual, a community wildlife meeting on September 26, and the
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Special Needs Fall Ball Dance on September 20. Lastly, he provided an update on the Towne Avenue Complete Streets Project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 58:55 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received on the Consent Calendar.
Pete Sluis spoke against retaining the existing Metrolink Station in Claremont as Metrolink ridership has decreased and there are three other stations in close proximity to Claremont.
Unidentified speaker, representing Claremont Tenants United and San Gabriel Valley Tenants Alliance, spoke against short term rentals as allowing short term housing will negatively affect local housing stock.
Josh Crowley, Pomona College Community Liaison Officer, introduced himself and stated he looks forward to working with the City Council.
Russ Binder, Claremont resident, invited all to Active Claremont's City Council Candidate Forum on September 19 as well as the town hall meeting with Claremont Unified School District Candidate Cheryl Fiello on September 26.
Lydia Hernandez, Claremont Tenants United, expressed disappointment in the City's short term rental survey and shared that Claremont Tenants United is against short term rentals.
There were no other requests to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 1:11:40 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.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
2. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the City Warrant Register A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
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DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, dated August 1, 2024;
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-44, 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. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-45, 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.
3. City Council Minutes of July 23, 2024 (Special and Regular) Approved the special and regular City Council meeting minutes of July 23, 2024.
4. 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 A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-46, 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. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-47, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.
5. Award of Contract to RDO Equipment, Co. for the Purchase of a Mini Skid Steer (Funding Source: Cemetery Fund)
Awarded a contract to RDO Equipment, Co. in the amount of $60,694.77 for the purchase of a mini skid steer and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Award of Contract to Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. for a Citywide Sidewalk Condition Assessment (Funding Source: Measure R Fund)
Awarded a contract to Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. for a citywide sidewalk condition assessment and authorized 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.
7. Award of Contract to OTL Builders, Inc. for the Blaisdell Community Center Kitchen Remodel Project (Funding Source: General Capital Projects Fund) A. Awarded a contract to OTL Builders, Inc. in the amount of $69,300 for the Blaisdell Community Center Kitchen Remodel Project and authorized a ten percent contingency in the amount of $6,930, for a total amount not to exceed $76,230; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement;
B. Authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Lotus Construction Group in the amount of $7,000 for project management services; C. Appropriated $83,230 in General Capital Projects Funds for the Blaisdell Community Center Kitchen Remodel Project; and
D. Authorized acceptance of $83,230 from the Claremont Senior Foundation, Inc. to fund the Blaisdell Community Center Kitchen Remodel Project.
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8. Award of Contract to Trio Community Meals, LLC. for Professional Senior Nutrition Program Catering Services (Funding Source: Nutrition Fund)
Authorized 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.
9. Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Underground Utility District No. 24 A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 24; and
B. Found this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC HEARING
10. 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
This item starts at 1:13:12 in the archived video.
Jeremy Starkey, Finance Director, highlighted the staff report.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received on this item.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-49, 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, seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
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ORDINANCE
11. Amendment to Claremont Municipal Code Title 18 to Amend Subsection (C) of Section
18.015.030 Pertaining to Real Estate "Open House" Signage This item starts at 1:17:03 in the archived video.
Katie Wand, Deputy City Manager, highlighted the staff report.
Ms. Wand, Brad Johnson, Director of Community Development, and City Manager Pirre, responded to questions from the City Council regarding existing rules and regulations, notifications, and compliance methods.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received on this item.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Stark moved to 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, seconded by Councilmember Calaycay, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS — None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Medina adjourned the regular meeting of the Claremont City Council at 7:55 PM. The next regular meeting of the Claremont City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 6:30 PM, in the Clarerrlpnt Council Chamber.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Deputy City Clerk