CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL, FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CLAREMONT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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
December 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@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.
CALL TO ORDER THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL /FINANCING
AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CLAREMONT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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The Financing Authority was established by the City Council on July 24, 2001 for the purpose of refinancing existing bonded indebtedness and financing additional monies to be used for land acquisition related to the Village Expansion project and open space preservation. The Authority will remain in existence so long as any bonds remain outstanding; and is required to hold an annual meeting on the second Tuesday in December of each year.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staff Introductions:
Christi Giannone, Human Resources Manager
Cory Williams, Building Inspector
Announcement:
Claremont Helen Renwick Library Updates
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Holidays This Month and Upcoming
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Items
DECLARATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR A CITY COUNCILMEMBER IN DISTRICT 1 AND IN DISTRICT 5
1. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW.
Resolution Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal ElectionAttachment(s):
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY RE -ELECTED CITY COUNCILMEMBERS COREY CALAYCAY, DISTRICT 1; AND SILVIANO “SAL” MEDINA, DISTRICT 5
2. Recommendation: Staff recommends newly re -elected Claremont City Councilmembers Corey Calaycay and Silviano "Sal" Medina each be administered the Oath of Office for Public Officers.
APPOINTMENT OF A MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR3.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Hear nominations and vote for the office of Mayor;
B. Hear nominations and vote for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore; and C. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MAYOR AND A MAYOR PRO TEMPORE EACH TO A ONE-YEAR TERM.
Resolution Appointing a Mayor and a Mayor Pro TemporeAttachment(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
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 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER4.
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 December 5, 2024.
Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Dated December 5, 2024Attachment(s):
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 26, 2024 (REGULAR)5.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of November 26, 2024.
Draft Regular Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2024Attachment(s):
APPROVAL OF THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) OF THE DISSOLVED CLAREMONT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 (FUNDING SOURCE: SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUNDS)
6. Recommendation: Staff recommends the Successor Agency Board adopt A RESOLUTION OF
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY TO THE CITY OF CLAREMONT APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND APPROVING THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.
Resolution Approving the 2025-26 ROPS and Administrative BudgetAttachment(s):
AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO DURATECH, FEDERAL SIGNAL, AND MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOR VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES (FUNDING SOURCE: MOTOR
FLEET FUND)
7. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with DuraTech in the amount of $79,942.89 for patrol fleet laptops and equipment; B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Federal Signal in the amount of $76,622.84 for patrol vehicle lighting and push bumpers; and C. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $113,403.69 for vehicle video systems.
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ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND CASH DEPOSITS FOR FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 73078 FOR
A THIRTY -UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD. APPLICANT - CLAREMONT CONDO DEVELOPMENT, L.P.
8. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council accept and approve the public improvements and release the applicable improvement bonds and cash deposits for Final Tract Map No. 73078.
Tract Map 73078Attachment(s):
HISTORICAL PROPERTY (MILLS ACT) AGREEMENT # 24-MA01, BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAREMONT AND NATALIE AND ISAAC KELLY, PROPERTY OWNERS OF 1195
BERKELEY AVENUE
9. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Approve a Historic Property (Mills Act) Agreement between the City of Claremont and Natalie and Isaac Kelly, property owners of 1195 Berkeley Avenue; and
B. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Draft Mills Act Contract
Estimated Tax Savings Calculation
APC Staff Report
Resolution No. 2012-75
Schedule of Improvements
Photo Survey
Resolution No. 2024-12
Attachment(s):
HISTORICAL PROPERTY (MILLS ACT) AGREEMENT # 24-MA02, BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAREMONT AND ADAM BYRNES, PROPERTY OWNER OF 487 HARRISON AVENUE
10. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Approve a Historic Property (Mills Act) Agreement between the City of Claremont and Adam Byrnes, property owner of 487 Harrison Avenue; and B. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Draft Mills Act Contract
Estimated Tax Savings Calculation
APC Staff Report
Resolution No. 2012-75
Schedule of Improvements
Photo Survey
Resolution No. 2024-13
Attachment(s):
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APPROPRIATION FROM THE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY REVOLVING RESERVE TO
ADDRESS DEFERRED PARK MAINTENANCE ITEMS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH EXCEL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR REPLENISHMENT OF ENGINEERED WOOD FIBER AT CITY PARKS (FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND)
11. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Appropriate $ 100,000 from the Equipment and Facility Revolving Account to fund the cost of the improvements described in the staff report; and B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Excel Landscape in an amount not to exceed $ 63,000 for the replenishing of engineered wood fiber at City parks.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PINEDA GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE BLAISDELL COMMUNITY CENTER KITCHEN REMODEL PROJECT (FUNDING SOURCE :
GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND)
12. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Award a contract to Pineda General Construction, Inc. in the amount of $109,595 for the Blaisdell Community Center Kitchen Remodel Project and authorize a ten percent contingency in the amount of $ 10,959, for a total amount not to exceed $ 120,554, 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 $ 127,554 from the General Capital Projects Fund to fully fund the Blaisdell Community Center Kitchen Remodel Project; and D. Authorize acceptance of $ 127,554 from the Claremont Senior Foundation, Inc. to reimburse the City for the total cost of the project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
Public Hearings will not begin before 7:00 p.m.
ORDINANCES - None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON THE RENEWAL OF THE CLAREMONT TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND)
13. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council allow public testimony on the renewal of the Claremont Tourism Business Improvement District and levy of assessments.
Management District Plan
Resolution of Intent
Renewal Petitions
Attachment(s):
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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/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, JANUARY 14, 2025, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE CLAREMONT COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225 WEST SECOND STREET, CLAREMONT, CA 91711.
A LOOK AHEAD – Upcoming Meetings and Tentative Agenda Items Helen Renwick Library Program and Activities Update
Confirmation of Mayor's Local and Regional Appointments Resolutions Approving City Warrant Registers Dated December 19, 2024 and January 2, 2025 Draft December 10, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Award of Contract for Enterprise Resource Planning
Award of Contract for City Building Custodial Services
Safe, Clean Water Update (Measure W)
Claremont Tourism Business Improvement District Public Hearing on Renewal of District and Levy of Assessments
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 DECEMBER 6, 2024, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2.
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