CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 — 6:30 PM
Video Recording is Archived on the City Website
https://www.claremontca.gov/Government/City-Council/Watch-a-Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Calaycay called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE — In honor of Edward Joseph "E.J." Sheehy, Louis Merrill Ring, and Eugenia "Ginger" Elliott
ROLL CALL
PRESENT COUNCILMEMBER: CALAYCAY, LEANO, REECE, STARK
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER: MEDINA
ALSO PRESENT Adam Pirrie, City Manager; Jamie Earl, Assistant City Manager; Alisha Patterson, City Attorney; Melissa Vollaro, Director of Human Services; Brad Johnson, Director of Community Development; Jeremy Starkey, Director of Finance; Robert Ewing, Police Captain; Shelley Desautels, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — None
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Claremont CERT Team was recognized for their assistance during the Eaton Fire.
The City Council received an update from Katherine Loeser, Claremont Helen Renwick Library Manager, on upcoming Library events.
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
Independence Day, July 4, 2025
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Items — None
Council Assignment Reports
This item starts at 21:25 in the archived video.
Councilmember Reece reported on the recent Foothill Gold Line station dedications.
Mayor Calaycay reported on a meeting with the Inland Valley Humane Society, Los Angeles County Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures, and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments regarding coyote activity.
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Councilmember Leano reported that the Tri City Mental Health Authority recently approved their operating budget.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 27:39 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie invited all to participate in an upcoming blood drive on June 26, announced the City's wading pools are now open, and tickets for the City's fireworks show are now on sale. Lastly, he invited all to participate in the City's 4th of July events as well as the upcoming Monday night Concerts In The Park.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 29:53 in the archived video.
Mayor Calaycay invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no general written public comments had been received.
Unidentified Speaker expressed concern regarding the Hope for Home homeless shelter.
Bryan Trunik expressed frustration with the recent approval of the development at the Motel 6 tennis courts and raised concern that the City Council is not acting as non -partisan Councilmembers.
Al Villanueva Claremont resident, shared that when there were issues in South Claremont the entire City Council acted on the issue and showed they were non -partisan Councilmembers.
Lydia Hernandez spoke in support of the City's youth involvement in City events and spoke in support of the development taking place at the Motel 6 tennis courts.
There were no other requests to speak.
Mayor Calaycay closed public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 41:50 in the archived video.
Councilmember Reece stated he would recuse himself from the vote on Consent Calendar Item No. 7, as his residence is in proximity to the site.
Mayor Calaycay invited public comment on the Consent Calendar.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received on the Consent Calendar.
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Vickie Noble, spoke to Consent Calendar Item No. 5 and asked that the Police Commission be involved when developing any Police contracts.
Lydia Hernandez spoke in support of Consent Calendar Item No. 6.
There were no other requests to speak.
Mayor Calaycay closed public comment.
Councilmember Stark moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Leano, and carried on a vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember — Calaycay, Leano, Reece (noting his recusal on Item No. 7), Stark
NOES: Councilmember— None
ABSENT: Councilmember— Medina
1. Resignation of Architectural and Preservation Commissioner Ken Zimmerman Accepted with regret the resignation of Ken Zimmerman from the Architectural and Preservation Commission, effective immediately.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City Warrant Register Adopted Resolution No. 2025-29, 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 June 18, 2025.
3. City Council Minutes of June 10, 2025 (Regular)
Approved the regular City Council meeting minutes of June 10, 2025.
4. Cancellation of the August 12 2025 and August 26 2025 Regular City Council Meetings Canceled the regular City Council meetings of August 12, 2025 and August 26, 2025.
5. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Claremont and the Claremont Police Officers' Association (Funding Source General Fund)
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAREMONT AND THE CLAREMONT POLICE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT WAGES, HOURS, AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
6. Purchase of Vince Skelly Sculpture (Funding Source: Public Art Fund) A. Approved the purchase of the Vince Skelly sculpture as recommended by the Public Art Committee;
B. Authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Vince Skelly for $37,412 for the purchase of the wood sculpture, bronze fabrication, delivery, and installation; and C. Appropriated $37,562 from the Public Art Fund to fund the purchase and installation of the sculpture and the plaque.
7. Acceptance of Right -of -Way Dedication at 415 Alamosa Drive (Funding Source: General Fund
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-31, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, EXECUTING AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF
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DEDICATION AND ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF PROPERTY AT 415 ALAMOSA DRIVE.
8. Authorization to Amend the Agreement with Econolite Systems Inc. for Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance (Funding Source: General Fund)
A. Authorized the City Manager to amend the current agreement with Econolite Systems, Inc., for annual traffic signal maintenance, increasing compensation by $30,000, for a total contract amount of $155,000 in 2024-25;
B. Authorized the City Manager to extend the agreement for four additional one-year terms in an amount not to exceed $155,000 per year; and
C. Appropriated $30,000 from the unassigned General Fund balance in 2024-25 and an additional $30,000 from the unassigned General Fund balance in 2025-26 to fund the amended contract through June 30, 2026.
9. Award of Contract to TimeClock Plus LLC for Implementation of the Time, Scheduling and Attendance Solution (Funding Source: Technology Fund and General Fund) Authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with TimeClock Plus, LLC for the initial year and four additional one-year terms in an amount not to exceed $143,430 for a time, scheduling and attendance solution.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. User Fee Rate Increase of 3.0 Percent Based Upon the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from April 2024 to April 2025 and Adoption of a Resolution Approving New Fees for Various City Programs and Services and Automatic Annual Cost of Living Increases, Effective July 1 2025 (Funding Sources: Various Funds)
This item starts at 52:57 in the archived video.
Jeremy Starkey, Director of Finance, gave a PowerPoint presentation Mr. Starkey, Brad Johnson, Director of Community Development, and Alisha Patterson, City Attorney, responded to a question from the City Council regarding the fee for a certificate of economic hardship
Mayor Calaycay opened the public hearing and invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received.
There were no requests to speak.
Mayor Calaycay closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Stark moved to:
A. Receive and file the 2025 Citywide User Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF NEW FEES
FOR VARIOUS CITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND AUTOMATIC ANNUAL COST OF LIVING INCREASES;
Seconded by Councilmember Leano, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Reece, Stark
NOES: Councilmember — None
ABSENT: Councilmember — Medina
11. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Revised Delinquent Sanitation Account Report of June 24 2025 Ordering the Placement of Liens Upon Real Property for the Unpaid Sanitation and Sewer Maintenance Fees Reported Delinquent This item starts at 106:10 in the archived video.
Jeremy Starkey, Director of Finance, provided the staff report.
Mr. Starkey and City Manager Pirrie, responded to questions from the City Council regarding the process and impacts for reoccurring liens, late fees, and assistance programs available.
Mayor Calaycay opened the public hearing and invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received.
Unidentified Speaker spoke against the placement of liens upon real property and expressed frustration with the City's billing process.
There were no other requests to speak.
Mayor Calaycay closed the public hearing.
City Manager Pirrie directed staff to work with the speaker to resolve issues with his account and stated that accounts brought current by the end of July would be removed from the delinquency list prior to being sent to the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office.
Councilmember Stark moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-33, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED DELINQUENT SANITATION ACCOUNT REPORT OF JUNE 24, 2025,
ORDERING THE PLACEMENT OF LIENS UPON REAL PROPERTY FOR THE UNPAID
SANITATION AND SEWER MAINTENANCE FEES REPORTED DELINQUENT, seconded by Councilmember Leano, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Reece, Stark
NOES: Councilmember — None
ABSENT: Councilmember— Medina
ORDINANCES — None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS — None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Calaycay adjourned the regular meeting of the Claremont City Council at 7:57 PM. The next regular meeting of the Claremont City Council will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM, in the Claremont Council Chamber.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
De uty City Clerk