CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 24, 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 6:32 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Andrew Alonzo.
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; Jeremy Starkey, Director of Finance; Melissa Vollaro, Director of Recreation and Human Services; Aaron Fate, Chief of Police; 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 received a legislative update from Assemblyman Christopher Holden and a presentation on the Golden State Water rate increases from Ben Lewis, Foothill District Manager.
The City Council recognized the Kiwanis Club of Claremont for its sponsorship of the 2024 Monday Night Concert Series and in celebration of its 100th anniversary.
Richard Rosenbluth, Planning Commissioner, was introduced.
The City Council received an update from Katherine Loeser, Claremont Helen Renwick Library Manager.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL HOLIDAYS/OBSERVANCES
Labor Day, September 2, 2024
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Items - None
City Council Minutes
September 24, 2024
Council Assignment Reports
This item starts at 1:01:30 in the archived video.
Councilmember Reece provided information on the Gold Line Pomona to Glendora project which is now 90 percent complete.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 1:03:37 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie invited all to attend the Community Wildlife Meeting on September 26, the parade honoring Olympic Bronze Medalist Brittany Brown on October 2, hike with the Mayor on October 13, and meet and greet with K-9 Prya and Corporal Chilson on October 22. He announced the Planning Commission will review the Trumark Homes Specific Plan for La Puerta on October 1 and shared that contractors will be working on various sidewalks throughout the City.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 1:08:49 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie announced Consent Calendar Item No. 3 has been removed from the agenda in order for staff to further evaluate the ordinance as it relates to real estate signs. This item will be brought before the City Council for review at an upcoming City Council meeting.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received on the Consent Calendar.
Buff Brown, Claremont resident, spoke about street designs which focus on pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Frances Kim, Claremont resident, asked City staff to evaluate the street crossing on Towne Avenue and Briarcroft.
Paul Steffen, Claremont resident, encouraged the City Council to increase the number of allowable real estate signs and raised concern of bicycles and scooters on sidewalks.
Lydia Hernandez, Claremont Tenants United, raised concern regarding the process for regulating short term rentals. She asked the City Council to hold a town hall meeting where those opposed to short term rentals could express their concerns.
Russ Binder, Claremont resident, invited all to Active Claremont's town hall meeting with Claremont Unified School District Candidate Cheryl Fiello on September 26.
There were no other requests to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 1:23:40 in the archived video.
City Council Minutes
September 24, 2024
Mayor Medina pulled Consent Calendar Item No. 5 from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Medina invited public comment on Consent Calendar Items No. 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7. (Item No. 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar by City Manager Pirrie and not discussed) City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received on Consent Calendar Items No. 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Stark moved to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7, seconded by Councilmember Reece, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
1. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City Warrant Register Adopted Resolution No. 2024-50, 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 September 12, 2024.
2. City Council Minutes of September 10, 2024 (Regular) Approved the regular City Council meeting minutes of September 10, 2024.
3. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Claremont Municipal Code Title 18, Pertaining to Real Estate "Open House" Siqnage
This item was removed from the agenda and not discussed.
4. Amendment to the City of Claremont Conflict of Interest Code Adopted Resolution No. 2024-51, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974.
5. Community Development Block Grant Job Creation and Business Incentive Program for Uno Tre Otto (Funding Source: Community Development Block Grant Fund) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
6. Authorization to Amend the Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. to Increase Compensation for Interoperable Communication Equipment (Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act)
A. Authorized the City Manager to amend the agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. to increase compensation by $67,741 for the purchase and installation of one Conventional Channel Gateway on City -owned property, for a total contract amount of $1,541,316; and
B. Appropriated an additional $67,741 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund to fund this purchase.
City Council Minutes
September 24, 2024
7. Authorization to Enter Into a Contract with Unifirst Corporation for Uniform Services (Funding Source: Various)
Authorized the City Manager to enter into a five-year agreement with UniFirst Corporation for uniform services in an amount not -to -exceed $30,000 annually.
Item Removed from the Consent Calendar
5. Community Development Block Grant Job Creation and Business Incentive Program for Uno Tre Otto (Funding Source: Community Development Block Grant Fund) This item starts at 1:25:29 in the archived video.
Alex Cousins, Senior Management Analyst, responded to questions from the City Council regarding requirements of the program and how grant funds would be utilized.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received on this item.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to:
A. Approve the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant amendment to reallocate $10,000 from the Community Development Block Grant unallocated balance to the Job Creation and Business Incentive Program; and B. Approve the funding request in the amount of $50,000 and authorize the City Manager to enter into a forgivable loan agreement with Uno Tre Otto for $50,000, Seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
8. Long Range Financial Plan
This item starts at 1:28:18 in the archived video.
Jeremy Starkey, Finance Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
City Manager Pirrie and Mr. Starkey responded to questions from the City Council regarding future projections, City Council review of the next Long Range Financial Plan, Utility User Tax, and portfolio performance adjustments and evaluations.
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 spoke in support of the Long Range Financial Plan as it allows the City Council and members of the public to see what is coming in the future.
City Council Minutes
September 24, 2024
Mayor Medina spoke in support of the Long Range Financial Plan as the document is always changing and evolving.
The Long Range Financial Plan was received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Medina adjourned the regular meeting of the Claremont City Council at 8:36 PM. The next regular meeting of the Claremont City Council will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 6:30 PM, in the Claremont Council Chamber.
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