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
November 12, 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@claremontca .gov. 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
Recognitions:
San Antonio High School, for its Designation as an Apple Distinguished School Andy Dale and Karen McMillen, Owners of Last Name Brewing, for Their Contributions to and Active Support of the Claremont Community
Presentation:
2024 San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Update, by Ricky Choi, Director of Government and Community Relations
Announcement:
Claremont Helen Renwick Library Updates
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Holidays This Month and Upcoming:
Veterans Day, November 11, 2024
Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Items - None
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.
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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 RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER1.
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 October 24, 2024; and
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 November 7, 2024.
Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Dated October 24, 2024 Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Dated November 7, 2024 Attachment(s):
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22, 2024 (REGULAR)2.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of October 22, 2024.
Draft Regular Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2024Attachment(s):
CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER 24, 2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING3.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council cancel the regular City Council meeting of December 24, 2024.
AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC ., EXTENDING THE TERM FOR PROFESSIONAL TEMPORARY
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (FUNDING SOURCE: TECHNOLOGY FUND)
4. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Robert Half International Inc. for temporary employment services, extending the term through June 30, 2025, or until the total contract amount of $276,190 is expended.
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AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MK SMITH CHEVROLET FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN FLEET VEHICLES (FUNDING SOURCE: MOTOR FLEET FUND)
5. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with MK Smith Chevrolet in the amount of $ 359,959.59 for vehicle replacements.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearings will not begin before 7:00 p.m.
LA PUERTA SCHOOL SITE SPECIFIC PLAN (#24-SP01), TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO . 83121 (#20-TTM01), CERTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT EIR (SCH # 2022020137), AND
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF DISCRETIONARY FEE IN -LIEU OF PROVIDING ON -SITE INCLUSIONARY HOUSING UNITS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 55 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON A 9.58-ACRE SITE AT 2475 FORBES AVENUE (APN:
8670-003-900) APPLICANT - TRUMARK HOMES
6. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT APPROVING THE LA PUERTA SCHOOL SITE SPECIFIC PLAN (FILE # 24-SP01), ASSOCIATED
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (NO. 83121) FOR A 55 SINGLE-FAMILY
DETACHED HOME DEVELOPMENT, ADOPTING THE MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN AND FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH
#2022020137) FOR THE PROJECT, AND APPROVING A REQUEST TO
PAY A DISCRETIONARY FEE IN -LIEU OF PROVIDING THE REQUIRED
NUMBER OF INCLUSIONARY UNITS WITHIN THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 2475 FORBES AVENUE, APPLICANT - TRUMARK HOMES.
Draft Resolution
La Puerta School Site Specific Plan
Tentative Tract Map No. 83121
EIR Findings of Fact and Project MMRP
In-Lieu Fee Request and Justification
4/6/21 & 4/20/21 Planning Commission Minutes
2/28/24 Architectural & Preservation Commission Minutes Revised Map with Lot 40 Pocket Park Design and Conceptual Landscape Plan 10/1/24 Planning Commission Minutes
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-08 Recommending Approval Public Comments Received After the 10/1/24 Planning Commission Meeting Attachment(s):
ORDINANCES - None
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 84585 SUBDIVIDING A PARCEL (APN:
8307-003-066) TO CREATE TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 735 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD. APPLICANT - ANDREASEN ENGINEERING, INC. FOR CLARE PROPERTIES, LLC. AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT WITH CLARE PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE BY THE CITY OF PARCEL 2 RESULTING FROM THE APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 84585 (FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND)
7. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 84585
AND APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND
COVENANTS;
B. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Clare Properties, LLC ., for the purchase by the City of Claremont of Parcel 2 resulting from the approval of Final Parcel Map No. 84585; C. Appropriate $ 40,000 from the unassigned General Fund balance to fund the purchase of the subject property; and
D. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Resolution Approving Final Parcel Map and MOU and Covenants Final Parcel Map 84585
10/15/24 Planning Commission Staff Report (Tentative Tract Map) Planning Commission Resolution 2024-10 (Tentative Tract Map) 10/15/24 Planning Commission Staff Report (General Plan Conformity) Planning Commission Resolution 2024-09 (General Plan Conformity) Minutes Excerpt from 10/15/24 Planning Commission Meeting Purchase and Sale Agreement
Attachment(s):
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 AND COMMITTEES
Sustainability Committee - Two Vacancies
Tri City Mental Health Governing Board - One Upcoming Vacancy
ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 26, 2024, AT 6:30 PM, IN THE CLAREMONT COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225 WEST SECOND STREET, CLAREMONT, CA 91711.
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A LOOK AHEAD – Upcoming Meetings and Tentative Agenda Items Recognition of Randy Lopez, Outgoing Claremont Chamber of Commerce CEO Presentation Regarding Department of Insurance Sustainable Insurance Strategy Implementation Helen Renwick Library Program and Activities Update
Staff Introduction of Chase Berryman, Recreation and Human Services Supervisor Appointment of Community Member to Tri-City Mental Health Board of Directors Resolution Approving City Warrant Register November 21, 2024 Draft November 12, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Annual Visitors Center Report from Chamber of Commerce
ARPA Funding Revenue Loss Determination and Obligation of Unspent Funds Amendment to Eden Inforum Gold Support Agreement
Public Safety Vehicle Purchase
Resolution of Intention to Renew the Claremont Tourism Business Improvement District Amendment to Agreement with Dudek for Urban Forest Professional Services Award of Contract for Park Restroom Custodial Services
Award of Contract for ABC Playground Project
2025 Community Based Organization Funding
Review of American Rescue Plan Act ActiveSGV Program
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
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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 NOVEMBER 7, 2024, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2.
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