City Council Adjourned Special Meeting Minutes – March 7, 2022 Page 1 of 1
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 7,
2022, AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
5111 BENITO STREET, MONTCLAIR, CALIFORNIA
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dutrey called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Dutrey; Mayor Pro Tem Ruh; Council Member Johnson; City Manager Starr; City Attorney Robbins; City Clerk Myrick
Absent: Council Members Martinez (arrived at 5:42 p.m.) and Lopez III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Bruce Culp, resident, provided concerns stemming from disturbing allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation reported at the March 1st meeting following the closed session, including the possibility that a public official is involved with the alleged misconduct and that the City would have to pay out large settlements. He stated he hopes this will be handled fairly to protect the victims and that more light can be shed on the matter.
IV. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1)
REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION
City Attorney Robbins requested the City Council meet in closed session to discuss the below referenced cases.
A. Garcia v. Lopez, City of Montclair, et al.
B. Fuentes v. Lopez, City of Montclair, et al.
V. CLOSED SESSION
At 5:34 p.m., the City Council went into closed session to discuss pending litigation.
At 5:42 p.m., Council Member Martinez arrived in closed session.
VI. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 6:52 p.m., the City Council returned from closed session.
City Attorney Robbins advised the City Council met in closed session regarding the above two matters of pending litigation; direction was given to staff; and no further announcements would be made at this time.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
At 6:53 p.m., Mayor Dutrey adjourned the City Council.
Submitted for City Council approval,
Andrea M. Myrick
City Clerk