CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 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 Stark called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE — In honor of Judith Virginia Peairs and Jennifer Jane Fog.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT COUNCILMEMBER: CALAYCAY, LEANO, MEDINA, REECE, STARK ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER: NONE
ALSO PRESENT Adam Pirrie, City Manager; Jamie Earl, Assistant City Manager; Alisha Patterson, City Attorney; Mike Ciszek, Chief of Police; Jeremy Starkey, Director of Finance; Melissa Vollaro, Director of Recreation and Human Services; Brad Johnson, Director of Community Development; Jeremy Swan, Director of Community Services; Shelley Desautels, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no closed session meeting.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
This item starts at 05:51 in the archived video.
The City Council recognized the Glanville Grill Foundation and Friends of the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park for the donation of restrooms.
Andrea Acevedo, Building Permit Technician, was introduced.
Katherine Loeser, Claremont Helen Renwick Library Librarian, provided an update on upcoming Library events.
UPCOMING FEDERAL HOLIDAYS — Juneteenth, June 19, 2026
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Items — None
Council Assignment Reports — None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 18:18 in the archived video.
City Council Minutes
June 9, 2026
City Manager Pirrie invited all to the upcoming workshop regarding coyotes on July 16 and the teen public art mural brainstorming event on June 10. He also shared that the City's wading pools will be open June 15 through August 8 and announced 4th of July fireworks tickets are now available for purchase.
The City Council directed staff to monitor and clean the areas of the 10 Freeway entrances and exits as well as the Metro Link station.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 24:25 in the archived video.
City Clerk Desautels announced no general written public comment had been received.
Mayor Stark invited public comment.
Pierce shared information about his charity to aid unhoused individuals and their dogs. He asked the City Council to create a safe space for homeless and anyone asking for help.
John Pedroza spoke about the incident involving Diego Rios.
Unidentified speaker spoke about the incident involving Diego Rios.
Marisela, Claremont Pacifica and Cambridce Apartments manacer, spoke about parking issues taking place at the apartment complexes and asked the City Council to allow overnight parking exemptions in the area.
Unidentified speaker spoke about the incident involving Diego Rios.
Unidentified speaker spoke about parking issues at Claremont Pacifica and Cambridge Apartments.
Unidentified speaker, Claremont resident, asked the City Council to temporarily suspend the issuing of parking tickets in and around Claremont Pacifica and Cambridge Apartments.
Emily spoke about the incident involving Diego Rios.
Jack, Claremont resident, spoke about the incident involving Diego Rios.
Unidentified speaker spoke about the incident involving Diego Rios.
Amari, Claremont resident, spoke about the parking issues taking place at Claremont Pacifica and Cambridge Apartments as well as the incident involving Diego Rios.
Mohtazi Lowaldi, Claremont resident, urged the City Council to assist the residents of Claremont Pacifica and Cambridge Apartments with the parking issues they are experiencing.
Maria Jimenez, Claremont resident, shared her parking issues at Claremont Pacifica and urged the City Council to assist the residents.
Ingrid, Claremont resident, spoke about the parking issues taking place at Claremont Pacifica and asked the City Council to help find a permanent solution.
City Council Minutes
June 9, 2026
There were no other requests to speak.
Mayor Stark closed public comment.
Councilmember Leano directed City staff to analyze the financial impacts of those receiving parking enforcement citations in and around Claremont Pacifica and Cambridge Apartments and report those findings back to the City Council in July.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 1:04:53 in the archived video.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received on the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Stark invited public comment on the Consent Calendar.
Unidentified speaker spoke to Consent Calendar Item No. 1 and asked that two additional Commissioners be added to the Police Commission.
Lydia Henry, Claremont resident, spoke to Consent Calendar Item No. 10 and expressed concerns regarding the selected artist.
Unidentified speaker spoke to Consent Calendar Item No. 1 and asked that two additional Commissioners be added to the Police Commission.
Jim Sanbrano spoke to Consent Calendar Item No. 10 and spoke in support of art that represents the neighborhood.
There were no other requests to speak.
Mayor Stark closed public comment.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Medina, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
1. Resignation of Police Commissioner Tim Dunfee
Accepted with regret the resignation of Tim Dunfee from the Police Commission.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approvinc the City Warrant Register Adopted Resolution No. 2026-22, 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 4, 2026.
3. City Council Minutes of May 26, 2026 (Regular)
Approved the regular City Council meeting minutes of May 26, 2026.
City Council Minutes
June 9, 2026
4. Adoption of a Resolution Certifyinc Completion of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Wildfire Prevention Proect (Funding Source: RMC Grant)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING COMPLETION OF THE SAN GABRIEL
AND LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY CLAREMONT HILLS WILDERNESS PARK WILDFIRE PREVENTION PROJECT.
5. Authorization to Amend the Agreement with AgincNext to Extend the Term and Add Compensation for Senior Case Management Services (Funding Sources: Community Development Block Grant Fund and General Fund)
Authorized the City Manager to amend the existing agreement with AgingNext to extend the term through June 30, 2027 with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms, increase compensation to $38,500 per year, and authorize an annual increase in an amount equal to the April -April CPI, not to exceed 3 percent each year, not to exceed $119,000 over the three year term.
6. Authorization to Amend the Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to Increase Compensation for Special Legal Services (Funding Source: General Fund) A. Authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for special legal services pertaining to employment relations matters, increasing compensation by $100,000 for a not -to -exceed amount of $350,000; and
B. Appropriated $100,000 from the unassigned General Fund balance to fully fund the agreement.
7. Authorization to Amend the Existing Professional Services Agreement with Dunbar Architecture to Increase Compensation for Architectural Design and Consultinc Services for the Claremont Police Department Women's Locker Room Facility Proect (Fundinc Source:
Equipment and Facility Revolvinc Reserve)
A. Authorized the City Manager to amend the existing agreement with Dunbar Architecture to increase compensation by $16,843.75, for a total agreement amount of $282,829.75, for architectural design and consulting services for the Claremont Police Department Women's Locker Room Facility Project; and
B. Appropriated $16,843.75 from the Equipment and Facility Revolving Reserve to fully fund the agreement.
8. Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with First Class Heating and Air Conditioninc, Inc. for Emergency Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Repair Services and the Alexander Hughes Community Center (Fundinc Source: General Fund;
A. Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with First Class Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. in the amount of $128,967.96 for emergency HVAC repair services; and
B. Appropriated $128,967.96 from the unassigned General Fund balance to fully fund the agreement.
9. Adoption of a Resolution Determining and Establishinc the 2026-27 Appropriations Limit in the Amount of S58,352,881
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.
City Council Minutes
June 9, 2026
10. Continuation of Purchase and Installation of Public Art for El Barrio Park 'Fundinc Source:
Public Art Fund)
A. Approved the purchase of the Jose Antonio Aguirre artwork as recommended by the Public Art Committee;
B. Authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Jose Antonio Aguirre for $82,000 for the purchase of the mosaic tile sculptures and tile panels, fabrication, delivery, and installation; and
C. Appropriated $82,000 from the Public Art Fund to fund the purchase and installation of the artwork and the plaque.
11. Consideration of the Transfer and Return of Claremont Senior Foundation Funds in Preparation for the Dissolution of the Claremont Senior Foundation, Inc.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING FROM CLAREMONT SENIOR FOUNDATION, INC., THE RETURN OF THE CLAREMONT SENIOR FACILITIES AND
PROGRAM FUND AND THE FRIENDS OF THE CLAREMONT SENIOR PROGRAM FUND
AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE BALANCE OF STARK FAMILY FUND FROM CLAREMONT SENIOR FOUNDATION, INC., TO THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Approval of the District Engineer's Report and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the 2026-27 Landscape and Lic hting District Annual Assessment of $232.76 Per Assessment Unit (Funding Source: Landscape and Lichting District Fund' This item starts at 1:15:55 in the archived video.
Jeremy Swan, Community Services Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comment had been received.
Mayor Stark invited public comment and opened the public hearing.
There were no requests to speak.
Mayor Stark closed public comment and the public hearing.
Councilmember Calaycay shared that as he has done so in past years, he will be voting against staff's recommendation.
Councilmember Reece moved to:
A. Accept the Engineer's Report prepared by Willdan Financial Services; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-26, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2026/27 FISCAL YEAR IN CONNECTION WITH LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LL001 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE;
Seconded by Councilmember Medina, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
City Council Minutes
June 9, 2026
AYES: Councilmember— Leano, Reece, Medina, Stark
NOES: Councilmember— Calaycay
ORDINANCES — None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
13. Adoption of the 2026-28 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budcet This item starts at 1:22:05 in the archived video.
Jeremy Starkey, Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation, and responded to questions from the City Council regarding implementation of the City Council priorities, changes in fund balances, and use of existing funds.
City Clerk Desautels announced three written public comments had been received on this item.
Mayor Stark invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
Mayor Stark closed public comment.
The City Council spoke in support of the proposed budget and thanked all who participated in the budget process.
Councilmember Reece moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-27, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2026-2028 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS RELATED THERETO, seconded by Councilmember Calaycay, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Reece, Medina, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
14. Adoption of Resolutions Initiating the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election for the Purpose of Electinc Three Members of City Council — One Each in District 2, 3, and 4; Adopting Regulations Candidates; and Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide Election (Funding Source: General Fund)
This item starts at 1:41:27 in the archived video.
City Clerk Desautels highlighted the staff report.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comments had been received on this item.
Mayor Stark invited public comment.
There were no requests to speak.
Mayor Stark closed public comment.
City Council Minutes
June 9, 2026
Mayor Stark asked that at a future meeting, the City Council reaffirm its commitment to work for the entire City even though the City is separated into districts.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO ORDER THE
CONSOLIDATION OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ON THE SAME DAY; AUTHORIZE THE
REGISTRAR -RECORDER COUNTY CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CANVASS THE RETURNS OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; AND
PERMIT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY TO
RENDER FULL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CLAREMONT RELATING TO THE
CONDUCT OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403;
Seconded by Councilmember Medina, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Reece, Medina, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stark adjourned the regular meeting of the Claremont City Council at 8:20 PM. The next regular meeting of the C Tremont City Council will be held on June 23, 2026.
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