Minutes — Montclair City Council, April 18, 2022

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE MONTCLAIR

CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND MONTCLAIR HOUSING

CORPORATION BOARDS, MONTCLAIR HOUSING AUTHORITY

COMMISSION, AND MONTCLAIR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2022 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5111 BENITO STREET, MONTCLAIR,

CALIFORNIA
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Dutrey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

II. INVOCATION
Pastor Josh Matlock, Bethany Baptist Church gave the invocation.

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member/Director Martinez led meeting participants in the Pledge.

IV. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor/Chair Dutrey; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Ruh; Council Members/Directors Johnson, Martinez, and Lopez
City Manager/Executive Director Starr; Director of Community Development Diaz; Director of Human Services Richter; Finance Manager Kulbeck; Executive Director of Public Safety/Police Chief Avels; City Attorney Robbins; City Clerk Myrick
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of Donation by Aqua Ridge Senior Living of Funds Raised at Grand Opening Event to the Montclair Senior Center Ms. Deborah Main presented a large novelty check representing a $250 donation to the Montclair Senior Center, which was raised during the grand opening event for Aqua Ridge Senior Living Mayor Dutrey thanked Ms. Main for her donation and welcomed her business to the City.

B. Proclamation Declaring April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day in the City of Montclair
Mayor Dutrey declared April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day in the City of Montclair. He presented the proclamation to Director of Public Works/City Engineer Monica Heredia.

Director Heredia thanked Mayor Dutrey and stated with the adoption of this proclamation and holding an Arbor Day celebration, the City will be reinstated as a Tree City USA. She invited the community to participate in the Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 29, when the City will be planting three fruit trees at Sunset Park.

C. Proclamation Declaring April 2022 as “DMV/Donate Life California Month” in the City of Montclair
Mayor Dutrey declared April 2022 as “DMV/Donate Life California Month” in the City of Montclair, and presented a proclamation to Ms. Elisa Gonzalez, OneLegacy ambassador.

Ms. Gonzalez thanked Mayor Dutrey. She and her guest shared stories of their family members whose untimely deaths provided life– saving organ donations to more than 20 individuals each.

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Ms. Ruby Long, Field Representative for San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman, announced Supervisor Hagman will host the next “Coffee with Curt” event on Saturday, April 23rd, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at 3110–B Inland Empire Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – April 18, 2022 Page 2 of 7 Boulevard. She also invited the community to a job fair and record expungement event on Thursday, May 12th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Anthony Munoz Community Center, located at 1240 W 4th Street, Ontario.

B. Mr. Clifton Harris announced his candidacy for the office of San Bernardino County Sherriff and asked for the community’s support in the upcoming June election, providing his background and qualifications.

C. Mr. Jose Perez, resident, thanked the City for installing lighted stop signs, noting he believes they are working as intended. He also thanked the Police Department for stationing additional patrols around the schools to address traffic issues. He stated he feels the Safe Routes to School Plan should also address improving alleyways that are in poor condition because children often use them as shortcuts when walking to school. He expressed support for Council Member Lopez for his efforts with the Safe Routes to School initiative.

D. Mr. Bruce Culp, resident, thanked the Mayor and City Council for supporting rent control at the mobile home parks and expressed his hope that future rent control measures could be implemented for other types of housing. He thanked Council Member Martinez for having the courage to stand up to bullying and stated Council Member Lopez needs to apologize to the two employees who filed complaints against him for his actions.

E. Ms. Lisa Guevara, resident, listed several areas of concern related to the City including gentrification and erasure of agricultural, historical, and tribal influences in the City.

VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Dutrey entertained discussion on Item C–1 prior to the vote on the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Johnson.

Moved by Council Member/Director Lopez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Ruh, and carried unanimously 5–0, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, with discussion held on Item C–1:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Special Meeting — April 4, 2022
The City Council approved the minutes of the April 4, 2022 special meeting.

2. Regular Joint Meeting — April 4, 2022
The City Council, Successor Agency Board of Directors, Montclair Housing Corporation Board of Directors, Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners, and Montclair Community Foundation Board of Directors approved the minutes of the April 4, 2022 regular joint meeting.

B. Administrative Reports

1. Receiving and Filing of City Treasurer's Report
The City Council received and filed the City Treasurer's Report for the month ending March 31, 2022.

2. Approval of City Warrant Register and Payroll Documentation The City Council approved the City Warrant Register dated April 18, 2022, totaling $1,317,819.54; and the Payroll
Documentation dated March 27, 2022, amounting to
$666,498.66 gross, with $468,783.99 net being the total cash disbursement.

3. Receiving and Filing of Successor Agency Treasurer's Report The City Council acting as successor to the Redevelopment Agency Board received and filed the Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Treasurer's Report for the month ending March 31, 2022.

4. Approval of Successor Agency Warrant Register
The City Council acting as successor to the Redevelopment Agency Board approved the Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Warrant Register dated 03.01.22–03.31.22 in the
amounts of $21,471.27 for the Combined Operating Fund and $1,896,520.68 for the Redevelopment Obligation Retirement Funds.

5. Receiving and Filing of MHC Treasurer's Report
The MHC Board received and filed the MHC Treasurer's Report for the month ending March 31, 2022.

6. Approval of MHC Warrant Register
The MHC Board approved the MHC Warrant Register dated

03.01.22–03.31.22 in the amount of $163,623.06.

7. Receiving and Filing of MHA Treasurer's Report
The MHA Commissioners received and filed the MHA Treasurer's Report for the month ending March 31, 2022.

8. Approval of MHA Warrant Register
The MHA Commissioners approved the MHA Warrant Register dated 03.01.22–03.31.22 in the amount of $0.00.

9. Authorizing the Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet 2500 Pickup Truck in Place of the Previously Authorized 2022 Ford Super Duty F–250 Pickup Truck from MK Smith
Rescinding the Declaration of a 2003 Ford F–250 Pickup
Truck (Unit 208) as Surplus for Placement Back into Service The City Council took the following actions:
(a) Authorized the purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet 2500 Pickup Truck in place of the previously authorized 2022 Ford
Super Duty F–250 pickup truck from MK Smith.
(b) Rescinded the declaration of a 2003 Ford F–250 pickup truck (unit 208) as surplus for placement back into
service.

C. Agreements

1. Amending the 2021–2022 Sewer Program to Add the 2017 Sewer Master Plan Update, Revision 1
Approval of Agreement No. 22–27 with David Evans and
Associates, Inc. for the Preparation of the 2017 Sewer Master Plan Update, Revision 1 Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
Authorizing a $25,000 Appropriation from the Sewer Fund for Costs Related to Agreement No. 22–27
Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Scope of the
Services as Necessary for a Contingency Amount Not to
Exceed $2,420
Council Member Johnson asked if the Sewer Master Plan only covers north Montclair.

City Manager Starr indicated the Sewer Master Plan is a citywide plan; however, the current amendment is seeking to revise the plan for north Montclair where new development activity is anticipated, necessitating additional sewer lines.

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – April 18, 2022 Page 4 of 7 The City Council took the following actions:
(a) Amended the 2021–2022 Sewer Program to add the 2017 Sewer Master Plan Update, Revision 1.
(b) Approved Agreement No. 22–27 with David Evans and
Associates, Inc. for the preparation of the 2017 Sewer
Master Plan Update, Revision 1 subject to any revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney.
(c) Authorized a $25,000 appropriation from the Sewer Fund for costs related to Agreement No. 22–27.
(d) Authorized the City Manager to amend the Scope of the Services as necessary for a contingency amount not to
exceed $2,420.

2. Approval of Agreement No. 22–31 with James Event
Productions, Inc. to Provide Rides and Attractions at the 2022 Country Fair Jamboree Subject to Any Revisions
Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
The City Council approved Agreement No. 22–31 with James Event Productions, Inc. to provide rides and attractions at the 2022 Country Fair Jamboree subject to any revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney.

IX. PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS — None
X. COUNCIL WORKSHOP
A. San Antonio Creek Trail Conceptual Plan Presentation by Alta Planning + Design, Inc.

The City Council continued this presentation to an adjourned meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

XI. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department Reports

1. Human Services Department — Upcoming Events & Programs Human Services Director Richter thanked the community for its participation in the Outdoor Easter Eggstravaganza and To–Go Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, where it is estimated that over 1,000 attendees took part in the event. The Ontario–Montclair Kiwanis Club served 375 pancake breakfasts. She thanked staff from the Human Services, Information Technology, and Public Works Departments for their hard work and thanked the event’s sponsors: the City of Montclair, Women’s Club of Montclair, Montclair Police Officers’ Association, and
Montclair Firefighters’ Association.

Director Richter also announced the re–opening of the Senior Center on May 2, 2022, for in–person senior lunch dining, crafts, and bunco. She advised meals will still be provided “to go” through June 30th by reservation, and the drive–thru program will be discontinued. She advised Meals on Wheels also needs more volunteers for one or two hours during lunch on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays to continue its delivery program to those in need.

B. City Attorney
City Attorney Robbins requested the City Council meet in closed session concerning the following:

1. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1) Regarding Pending Litigation
Garcia v. Lopez, City of Montclair, et al.

Fuentes v. Lopez, City of Montclair, et al.

1. Consider Reorganization of City Council Committee/Liaison Assignments
Mayor Dutrey approved requests from and made nominations for Mayor Pro Tem Ruh to serve as a member on the Code
Enforcement/Public Safety Committee; and for Council Member Martinez to serve as a member on the Public Works Committee and as alternate on the Inland Empire Utilities Agency Regional Sewerage Program Policy Committee.

Mayor Dutrey stated he would serve as a liaison to the Planning Commission and indicated the vacancy on the Planning
Commission Interview Panel would remain unless there is a need for the panel to meet for an unscheduled vacancy before the end of the year.

Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ruh, seconded by Council Member
Johnson, and carried 5–0, the City Council approved the following committees and assignments as follows:

City Council Committees Member Member
Code Enforcement/Public Safety Ruh Johnson
Planning Commission Interview Panel Johnson Vacant
Public Works Johnson Martinez
City Council Liaisons Member Member
Planning Commission Johnson Dutrey
Interagency Committees Member Alternate
IEUA Regional Sewerage Program Policy Committee Dutrey Martinez

2. Announcement of 4 Vacancies on the Community Activities Commission (4–Year Terms, July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026)
Mayor Dutrey announced there are four vacancies on the
Community Activities Commission (CAC) and encouraged
residents to apply at www.cityofmontclair.org by the deadline at 5:30 p.m. on May 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

3. Mayor Dutrey made the following comments:
(a) He was impressed with the Easter Eggstravaganza event and felt it was the best one yet.
(b) He commended the Police Department on four recent
arrests for some high–profile incidents including murders and assaults.
(c) He attended the grand opening of Tokyo Kitchen and
complimented the new owners on the interior remodel.
(d) He stated he attended the ribbon–cutting ceremony for Serrano Middle School’s new Wellness and Technology
Center on April 5th and congratulated them on the new
building.
(e) He attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Village Partners’ Village at Montclair project two weeks ago and is excited to see the project moving forward.
(f) He attended the City–County Conference and was
impressed with the seminars.
(g) He thanked the Fire Department for helping a victim escape from an overturned vehicle during an incident that took place recently at Mission Boulevard and Monte Vista Avenue.

E. Council Members/Directors

1. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Ruh made the following comments:
(a) He thanked the Community Activities Commissioners for attending and volunteering at the Easter Eggstravaganza and stated he appreciated having live bunnies at the event for children to interact with.
(b) He thanked and congratulated the Police Department for its investigative efforts paying off.
(c) He congratulated Serrano Middle School for its new
technology and wellness building.
(d) He shared the story of Mr. Jose Hernandez, a particularly memorable speaker at the City–County Conference who
was raised by a migrant family working on farms in the
area. Mr. Hernandez’s family settled in Stockton,
California so that he could have a stable environment and attend school. Thanks to their sacrifice, Mr. Hernandez became an astronaut, and his family now owns a vineyard like the ones they used to work at.

2. Council Member/Director Lopez made the following comments:
(a) He attended the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new
Wellness and Technology Center for Serrano Middle
School, noting it is the second such center in Montclair with the first being at Vernon Middle School. He added
the students participated in a live national competition during the event.
(b) He reported on Montclair Little League’s successful Easter egg hunt held this weekend, which included a
softball tournament for adults.
(c) He reported upcoming freeway construction that may
impact commuters including a full freeway closure at
Euclid Avenue twice on Friday, April 29th, and Saturday, April 30th, from 11:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. the following days. He advised traffic on Central and Mountain Avenues will be heavily impacted.

3. Council Member/Director Johnson made the following
comments:
(a) The “Jaws of Life” that the City purchased last year were used by the Fire Department to save the victim during the incident to which Mayor Dutrey earlier alluded, and she learned that without it, the victim would have surely died. (b) She thanked the Human Services and Public Works
Departments for their work transforming Alma Hofman
Park for the Easter Eggstravaganza.
(c) She expressed her appreciation for Code Enforcement staff for addressing at least two hoarding incidents and helping homeless individuals find housing.

4. Council Member/Director Martinez made the following
comments stated her three–year–old loved the Easter event and emphasized just how important events like this are to our small community. She thanked all who contributed to the successful event including Police officers, Firefighters, CAC volunteers, and the younger recreation staff members who engaged with kids during the event.

1. Minutes of Personnel Committee Meeting of April 4, 2022 The City Council received and filed the minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting of April 4, 2022, for informational purposes.

At 8:04 p.m., Council Member/Director Lopez left the meeting.

XII. CLOSED SESSION
At 8:05 p.m., the City Council went into closed session to discuss pending litigation.

XIII. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 8:36 p.m., the City Council returned from closed session. Mayor Dutrey announced the City Council met in closed session to discuss pending litigation; information was received and direction given to staff; and no further announcements would be made at this time.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:36 p.m., Chair Dutrey adjourned the Successor Agency Board, Montclair Housing Corporation Board, Montclair Housing Authority Commission, and Montclair Community Foundation Board.

At 8:36 p.m., Mayor Dutrey adjourned the City Council to Monday, May 2, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers for a Council Workshop presentation about the San Antonio Creek Trail Conceptual Plan by Alta Planning + Design, Inc.

Submitted for City Council/Successor Agency
Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/
Montclair Housing Authority Commission/
Montclair Community Foundation Board approval,
Andrea Myrick
City Clerk

Montclair City CouncilApril 18, 2022

Montclair City Council
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