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
January 27, 2026
6:30 PM
COUNCILMEMBERS
JENNIFER STARK
MAYOR
JED LEANO ED REECE COREY CALAYCAY 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: [email protected]. 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.
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email: [email protected]; phone: (909) 399-5461 or (909) 399-5463.
CALL TO ORDER THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
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ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements:
Claremont Helen Renwick Library Updates
Outside Public Agency Representative Updates
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Item
APPOINTMENT OF A COMMUNITY MEMBER TO THE TRI -CITY MENTAL HEALTH
GOVERNING BOARD
1. Recommendation: The City Council Ad Hoc Nominating Committee recommends the City Council appoint Sandra Grajeda to the Tri -City Mental Health Governing Board for a term commencing February 1, 2026, and expiring January 31, 2028.
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 January 27, 2026Page 3 City Council Agenda
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 THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER2.
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 January 15, 2026.
Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Dated January 15, 2026Attachment(s):
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 13, 2026 (REGULAR)3.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of January 13, 2026.
Draft Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026Attachment(s):
APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS AGENCY (LACAHSA) TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE AND ELIGIBLE JURISDICTION CAPACITY SUPPORT
PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH A CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE LACAHSA BOARD (FUNDING SOURCE: MEASURE A FUNDS)
4. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency to provide grant -funded administrative and technical support services to San Gabriel Valley Cities Sector appointees to the LACAHSA Board of Directors for the six -month period ending June 30, 2026, and authorize an additional one -year extension to allow for services to be provided through June 30, 2027, subject to the appropriation of funding by the LACAHSA Board; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with consultant Guido Dominguez to provide administrative and technical support services to the City of Claremont's appointee to the LACAHSA Board of Directors and Board members representing the San Gabriel Valley Cities Sector in the amount of up to $ 75,000 for the six -month period ending June 30, 2026, and authorize an additional one -year extension in the amount of up to $155,000 for the period ending June 30, 2027.
Proposed Memorandum of UnderstandingAttachment(s):
INVESTMENT REPORT - QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 20255.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council receive and accept the Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
Quarterly Investment ReportAttachment(s):
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ANNUAL HOTEL /MOTEL ORDINANCE REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 (FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND)
6. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council accept and file the Annual Hotel /Motel Ordinance Report for calendar year 2025.
Hotel/Motel Ordinance
Quarterly Report #1
Quarterly Report #2
Quarterly Report #3
Quarterly Report #4
Attachment(s):
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KAM SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DBA CROSSROADS SOFTWARE INC. FOR CROSSROADS
REPORT WRITING PRODUCTS AND CITATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES (FUNDING SOURCE: 2025-26 CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT)
7. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with KAM Software Technologies, Inc ., DBA Crossroads Software Inc ., for the purchase, installation, and implementation of Crossroads eCitation and Traffic Collision Reporting software, in the amount of $ 74,500, funded through the Office of Traffic Safety Traffic Records Improvement Grant.
AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH BLAIS & ASSOCIATES TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR GRANT RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES (FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND)
8. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement with Blais & Associates adding $ 25,000 in compensation, increasing the total agreement not-to-exceed amount to $62,000 for 2025-26.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PINEDA GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND
APPROPRIATION FROM THE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY REVOLVING RESERVE FOR THE PADUA HILLS THEATRE PERGOLA RENOVATION PROJECT (FUNDING SOURCE :
GENERAL FUND)
9. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Award a contract to Pineda General Construction, Inc. in the amount of $51,450 for the Padua Hills Theatre Pergola Renovation Project, authorize a ten percent contingency in the amount of $ 5,145 for a total amount not to exceed $ 56,595, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
B. Appropriate $ 56,595 from the Equipment and Facility Revolving Reserve to fully fund the project.
Certificate of AppropriatenessAttachment(s):
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON THE GOSGV E -BIKE SUBSIDY PROGRAM (FUNDING SOURCE: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUND)
10. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council provide direction to staff as to whether to continue the GoSGV subsidy program until the end of calendar year 2026.
CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON THRESHOLDS FOR REVOCATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS OF EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (CUPS) (FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND)
11. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A
CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.
Draft City Council ResolutionAttachment(s):
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearings will not begin before 7:00 p.m.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING OF CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO AMEND THE EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (FILE #22-C04AMD) ALLOWING MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN
EXISTING BONA -FIDE EATING ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE LA POPULAR RESTAURANT, LOCATED IN THE CLAREMONT VILLAGE, 235 NORTH YALE AVENUE
12. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt either:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT # 22-C04AMD,
A REQUEST FOR MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN
EXISTING BONA -FIDE EATING ESTABLISHMENT, LOCATED IN THE CLAREMONT VILLAGE AT 235 NORTH YALE AVENUE. APPLICANT - LA POPULAR RESTAURANT; or
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA AFFIRMING, WITH MODIFICATIONS, THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT # 22-C04AMD, A REQUEST FOR MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING BONA -FIDE EATING
ESTABLISHMENT, LOCATED IN THE CLAREMONT VILLAGE AT 235
NORTH YALE AVENUE. APPLICANT - LA POPULAR RESTAURANT,
modifying the terms of the approval, such as the hours and /or days live music entertainment and /or DJ -hosted events are permitted, or enforcement mechanisms for potential violations of CUP conditions; and C. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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Resolution Affirming the Planning Commission’s Approval Resolution Affirming, with Modifications, the Planning Commission’s Approval January 13, 2026 City Council Agenda Report
Attachment(s):
ORDINANCES - 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
One Public Art Committee Vacancy
One Sustainability Committee Vacancy
ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON, FEBRUARY 10, 2026, AT 6:30 PM, IN THE CLAREMONT COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225 WEST SECOND STREET, CLAREMONT, CA 91711.
THE CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL 2026-28 PRIORITIES PLANNING WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026, AT 9:00 AM, 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
Outside Public Agency Representative Updates
Resolutions Approving City Warrant Registers Dated January 29, 2026 Draft Minutes of the January 27, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting and Special January 31, 2026 Priorities Workshop
Short Range Transit Plan
Budget Adjustment for Claremont Dial-A-Ride Program
Award of Contract for ABC's For Me Preschool Blacktop Project Approval of Final Tract Map No. 83121 for 55 Single-Family Home Subdivision Claremont Municipal Code Amendment to Title 18 Signs - Prohibited Form of Signs for the Commercial Freeway District
Claraboya Pine Tree Protective Removal and Replacement Program Senate Bill 1383 Organic and Edible Food Recycling Update January 27, 2026Page 7 City Council Agenda
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 JANUARY 22, 2026, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2.
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