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 09, 2025
6: 30 PM
COUNCILMEMBERS
COREY CALAYCAY
MAYOR
JED LEANO ED REECE JENNIFER STARK SAL MEDINA
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 public comment is announced, please proceed to the 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: cityclerk@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. claremontca. gov.
For assistance, comments, or more information please contact the City Clerk’ s Office:
email: cityclerk@claremontca. gov; phone: ( 909) 399- 5461 or ( 909) 399- 5463.
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CALL TO ORDER THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ FINANCING
AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CLAREMONT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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
Announcements:
Claremont Helen Renwick Library Updates
Outside Public Agency Representative Updates
Staff Introduction:
Michael Dela Cruz, Assistant Engineer
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
Christmas Day, December 25, 2025
New Year’ s Day, January 1, 2026
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Item
APPOINTMENT OF A MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR FOR THE UPCOMINGYEAR1.
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 Vice Mayor; and C. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MAYOR AND A VICE MAYOR EACH TO A ONE- YEAR TERM.
Resolution Appointment a Mayor and ViceMayorAttachment(s):
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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 :
https:// www. claremontca. gov/ Government/ City- Council/ Council- 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.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY WARRANTREGISTERS2.
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 4, 2025.
Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Dated December 4, 2025Attachment(s):
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 25, 2025 ( REGULAR)3.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of November 25, 2025.
Draft Regular Meeting Minutes of November 25, 2025Attachment(s):
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APPROVAL OF THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE ( ROPS 26- 27) OF THE DISSOLVED CLAREMONT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027( FUNDING SOURCE: SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUNDS)
4. 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, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
Resolution Approving the 2026- 27ROPSAttachment(s):
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 611 WEST EIGHTH STREET AS A CULTURAL RESOURCE
AND ADDING THE PROPERTY TO THE REGISTER OF STRUCTURES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL MERIT OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT. APPLICANTS - DAVID
MEDAK AND ELENA ESQUIBEL
5. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REGISTER LISTING # 25- RL02, DESIGNATING 611 WEST EIGHTH STREET AS A CULTURAL RESOURCE,
AND ADDING THE PROPERTY TO THE REGISTER OF STRUCTURES OF
HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL MERIT OF THE CITY OF
CLAREMONT. APPLICANTS - DAVID MEDAK AND ELENA ESQUIBEL; and
B. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA).
Draft Resolution
Architectural and Preservation Commission Resolution No. 2025- 14 Application
2010 Primary Record by Ginger Elliot of Claremont Heritage Photo Survey
Excerpts From Women of Claremont by Judy Wright
Chapter 16. 302 Cultural Resources Preservation
Attachment( s):
HISTORICAL PROPERTY ( MILLS ACT) AGREEMENT # 25- MA01, BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAREMONT AND DAVID MEDAK AND ELENA ESQUIBEL, PROPERTY OWNERS OF 611
WEST EIGHTH STREET
6. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Historical Property Mills Act) Agreement between the City of Claremont and David Medak and Elena Esquibel, property owners of 611 West Eighth Street; and B. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA).
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Draft Mills Act Contract
Estimated Tax Savings Calculations
City Council Resolution No. 2012- 75
Schedule of Improvements
Photo Survey
Architectural and Preservation Commission Resolution No. 2025- 15 Excerpts From Women of Claremont by Judy Wright
2010 Primary Record by Ginger Elliot of Claremont Heritage Attachment( s):
HISTORICAL PROPERTY ( MILLS ACT) AGREEMENT # 25- MA03, BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CLAREMONT AND RILEY RICHARDS AND AVALON ALVA- RICHARDS, PROPERTY OWNERS OF 424 HARRISON AVENUE
7. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Historical Property Mills Act) Agreement between the City of Claremont and Riley Richards and Avalon Alva- Richards, property owners of 424 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 Calculations
City Council Resolution No. 2012- 75
Schedule of Improvements
Photo Survey
Architectural and Preservation Commission Resolution No. 2025- 19 Primary Historic Record for the Property
Attachment( s):
HISTORICAL PROPERTY ( MILLS ACT) AGREEMENT # 25- MA04, BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CLAREMONT AND DAVID RYAN AND JACQUELINE MUHR, PROPERTY OWNERS OF 1111 NORTH INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD
8. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Historical Property Mills Act) Agreement between the City of Claremont and David Ryan and Jacqueline Muhr, property owners of 1111 North Indian Hill Boulevard; and B. Find this item is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA).
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Draft Mills Act Contract
Estimated Tax Savings Calculations
City Council Resolution No. 2012- 75
Improvement Plan
Photo Survey
Architectural and Preservation Commission Resolution No. 2025- 20 Historic Registry
Claremont Home Tour
Mary Ilsley Interview
Pictorial History of Claremont Reference
Attachment( s):
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 1230 HARVARD AVENUE AS A CULTURAL RESOURCE AND
ADDING THE PROPERTY TO THE REGISTER OF STRUCTURES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL MERIT OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT. APPLICANTS - NICKOLAS
SIFUENTES AND SCOTT SHAW
9. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REGISTER LISTING # 25- RL04, DESIGNATING 1230 HARVARD AVENUE AS A CULTURAL RESOURCE
AND ADDING THE PROPERTY TO THE REGISTER OF STRUCTURES OF
HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL MERIT OF THE CITY OF
CLAREMONT. APPLICANTS - NICKOLAS SIFUENTES AND SCOTT SHAW; and
B. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA).
Draft Resolution
Application
Photo Survey
References and Historical Documentation
Chapter 16. 302 Cultural Resources Preservation
Architectural and Preservation Commission Resolution No. 2025- 16 Attachment( s):
HISTORICAL PROPERTY ( MILLS ACT) AGREEMENT # 25- MA05, BETWEEN THE CITY AND NICKOLAS SIFUENTES AND SCOTT SHAW, PROPERTY OWNERS OF 1230
HARVARD AVENUE
10. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Historical Property Mills Act) Agreement between the City of Claremont and Nickolas Sifuentes and Scott Shaw, property owners of 1230 Harvard Avenue; and B. Find this item is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA).
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Draft Mills Act Contract
Estimated Tax Savings Calculations
City Council Resolution No. 2012- 75
Schedule of Improvements
Photo Survey
Architectural and Preservation Commission Resolution No. 2025- 17 Attachment( s):
ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR FINAL TRACT NO. 82123. APPLICANT - CLAREMONT 96
DEVELOPMENT LLC
11. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council accept and approve the public improvements and release the applicable improvements bonds for Final Tract Map No. 82123.
Tract Map No. 82123
Resolution No. 2021- 24
Attachment( s):
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ORDINANCES - None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - None
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
Public Art Committee, One Vacancy
ADJOURNMENT
THE REGULAR CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 23, 2025 HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026.
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A LOOK AHEAD – Upcoming Meetings and Tentative Agenda Items Recognition of Village Marketing Group for Sponsorship of 2025 Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Helen Renwick Library Program and Activities Update
Outside Public Agency Representative Updates
Confirmation of City Council Local and Regional Appointments Resolutions Approving City Warrant Registers Dated December 18, 2025 and January 1, 2026
Draft Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Amendment to Lease for ABC' s Preschool at the Alexander Hughes Community Center Award of Contract for Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Fencing Installation Amendment to Contract with Blais & Associates for Grant Research and Management Services
Amendment to Claremont Municipal Code Title 18 - Prohibited Form of Signs for the Commercial Freeway Zone
Blaisdell Preserve Relinquishment Discussion
Approval of Emergency Operations Plan as Recommended by the Ad Hoc Emergency Preparedness Committee
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 4, 2025, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954. 2.
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