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Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2022 Page 1 of 10

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, JUNE 6, 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
Reverend Maggie Burbank–Yenoki, Monte Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation, gave the invocation.

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member/Director Lopez 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 — None
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT — None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Second Reading — Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 22–1001 Amending Sections Within Chapters 6.02; Amending Section

6.16.020; Repealing Sections 6.16.025 and 6.16.030; and Adding Chapter 6.17 to the Montclair Municipal Code Establishing a Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Program
Mayor Dutrey declared it the time and place set for public hearing to consider first reading of Ordinance No. 22–1001 and invited comments from the public.

Mrs. Carolyn Raft, resident, asked if businesses will need to convert to using three bins.

City Manager Starr advised non–food service businesses will not need to acquire additional bins, and those with food waste will do the same as residential customers by separating organic waste into bags and using their green waste bins. He noted tier 1 and tier 2 restaurants have more strict requirements.

There being no one else in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing and returned the matter to the City Council for its consideration.

Moved by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Lopez, and carried that Ordinance No. 22–1001 be read by number and title only, further reading be waived, and this be declared its second reading; and that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 22–1001.

Council Member Lopez restated his disagreement with state mandates and the resulting rate increases imposed on residents. He encouraged residents to vote for legislators who do not support such mandates on local governments.

Mayor Pro Tem Ruh concurred and emphasized the need for other solutions such as waste–to–energy plants.

Ordinance No. 22–1001 was adopted 5–0 by the following vote:

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2022 Page 2 of 10 AYES: Lopez, Martinez, Johnson, Ruh, Dutrey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
B. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 22–3350 Granting Final Adoption of the 5006 and 5010 Mission Boulevard Industrial Warehouse Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2022030195) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Approving the Project Under Case No. 2022–07 Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 22–3351 Approving a General Plan Amendment to Change the Land Use Designation of Two Parcels Totaling 2.5 Acres from “General Commercial” to “Business Park”
Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 22–3352 Approving
Tentative Parcel Map No. 20393 to Merge Three Parcels Into a Single 5.13–Acre Site at 5006 and 5010 Mission Boulevard Mayor Dutrey declared it the time and place set for public hearing to consider Resolution Nos. 22–3350, 22–3351, and 22–3352 and invited comments from the public.

There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing and returned the matter to the City Council for its consideration.

Mayor Pro Tem Ruh asked if this property used to house an RV storage park.

Director of Community Development Diaz advised it did in the past, but has been vacant for several years.

Mayor Pro Tem Ruh asked if the site would need to be cleared of harmful chemicals that may have seeped into the ground.

Director Diaz stated the builder would be responsible for performing soils reports and taking mitigation measures.

Council Member Lopez asked if the concerns about noise and traffic in the letter submitted to the Planning Commission after the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) comment deadline had been addressed.

Director Diaz advised that, although the letter was not submitted in time to be included with the EIR, all concerns brought forth are addressed in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

Council Member Lopez asked if the owner have shared information about potential businesses that would occupy the buildings.

Director Diaz stated that information has not been shared.

Moved by Council Member Lopez, seconded by Council Member Johnson, and carried 5–0, the City Council took the following actions:

1. Adopted Resolution No. 22–3350 granting final adoption of the 5006 and 5010 Mission Boulevard Industrial Warehouse Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2022030195) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and
approving the project under Case No. 2022–07;

2. Adopted Resolution No. 22–3351 approving a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of two Parcels totaling 2.5 acres from “General Commercial” to “Business Park”; and

3. Adopted Resolution No. 22–3352 approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 20393 to merge three parcels into a single 5.13–acre site at 5006 and 5010 Mission Boulevard.

VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Ruh requested clarification on Item C–1.

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2022 Page 3 of 10 Council Member Johnson requested the same for Items B–4 and C–3.

Council Member Lopez noted he had comments on Item B–3.

Mayor Dutrey entertained discussion on Items B–3, B–4, C–1, and C–3 prior to the vote on the Consent Calendar.

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 Items B–3, B–4, C–1, and C–3:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Joint Meeting — May 16, 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 May 16, 2022 regular joint meeting.

B. Administrative Reports

1. Approval of City Warrant Register and Payroll Documentation The City Council approved the City Warrant Register dated June 6, 2022, totaling $1,998,802.04; and the Payroll Documentation dated May 8, 2022, amounting to $675,205.75 gross, with $468,590.13 net being the total cash disbursement.

2. Authorizing Mayor Dutrey to Sign a Letter of Support for Governor Newsom’s Proposed CARE Court Program
The City Council authorized Mayor Dutrey to sign a letter of support for Governor Newsom’s proposed CARE Court program.

3. Amending the 2019–2024 Capital Improvement Program to Add the Fire Station No. 2 Landscaping Project
Authorizing a $30,000 Appropriation from 2021 Lease
Revenue Bond Funds for Costs Related to the Construction of the Fire Station No. 2 Landscaping Project
Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorizing
Staff to Advertise for Bid Proposals for the Fire Station No. 2 Landscaping Project
Council Member Lopez stated he is pleased to see this issue is being addressed after his requests for the past two years. He asked if staff would seek input from the Chino Basin Water Conservation District (CBWCD) for drought–tolerant
landscape design.

City Manager Starr advised CBWCD was involved in the design process.

The City Council took the following actions:
(a) Amended the 2019–2024 Capital Improvement Program
to add the Fire Station No. 2 Landscaping Project.
(b) Authorized a $30,000 appropriation from 2021 Lease
Revenue Bond funds for costs related to the construction of the Fire Station No. 2 Landscaping Project.
(c) Approved the plans and specifications and authorize staff to advertise for bid proposals for the Fire Station No. 2 Landscaping Project.

4. Authorizing the Purchase of Four Pepper Projectile Systems, Spare Tanks, and Projectiles, Defined as Military Equipment Under Assembly Bill 481
Authorizing a $5,700 Appropriation from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund to Purchase Four Pepper Projectile Systems, Spare Tanks, and Projectiles
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2022 Page 4 of 10 Council Member Johnson asked if the “spare tanks” were directly related to the projectiles or if they were the vehicular kind.

Executive Director of Public Safety/Police Chief Avels clarified that the tanks are compressed air tanks used for the projectiles.

The City Council took the following actions:
(a) Authorized the purchase of four pepper projectile
systems, spare tanks, and projectiles, defined as military equipment under Assembly Bill 481.
(b) Authorized a $5,700 appropriation from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund to purchase four pepper projectile
systems, spare tanks, and projectiles.

5. Authorizing the Purchase of a Lenco BearCat G3 Tactical Armored Vehicle, Defined as Military Equipment Under
Assembly Bill 481, and Required Radio Components,
Installation, and Applied Graphics in the Total Amount of $336,600 from the Public Safety Grant Fund
Authorizing a $2,110.24 Appropriation from the Federal
Asset Forfeiture Fund to Purchase an Armored Oil Pan Guard for the Lenco BearCat G3 Tactical Armored Vehicle
The City Council took the following actions:
(a) Authorized the purchase of a Lenco BearCat G3 tactical armored vehicle, defined as military equipment under
Assembly Bill 481, and required radio components,
installation, and applied graphics in the total amount of $336,600 from the Public Safety Grant Fund.
(b) Authorized a $2,110.24 appropriation from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund to purchase an armored oil pan
guard for the Lenco BearCat G3 tactical armored vehicle.

C. Agreements

1. Approval of Agreement No. 22–20 Amending Agreement No. 05–03 with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA Contract No. 22–1002771) Assigning Maintenance
Responsibilities to the City of Montclair for the Portion of the Pacific Electric Trail Between Monte Vista Avenue and Claremont Boulevard, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed
Necessary by the City Attorney
Mayor Pro Tem Ruh asked if the City is now responsible for maintenance of the Pacific Electric Trail.

City Manager Starr stated the City is only responsible for the portion between Claremont Avenue and Monte Vista Avenue.

Council Member Lopez asked, if Upland is responsible for the portion north of the Montclair Transcenter, why did the Montclair Fire Department respond to an incident on that portion of the trail last year?
City Manager Starr advised the closest Fire Department will usually respond to an incident due to mutual aid agreements between fire agencies that are not related to the agreements for maintenance of the trail.

The City Council approved Agreement No. 22–20 amending
Agreement No. 05–03 with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA Contract No. 22–1002771) assigning maintenance responsibilities to the City of Montclair for the portion of the Pacific Electric Trail between Monte Vista Avenue and Claremont Boulevard, subject to any revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney.

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2022 Page 5 of 10

2. Approval of Agreement No. 22–47 with the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services Authorizing the
Receipt of $16,186 from the FY 2021 Emergency
Management Performance Grant/American Rescue Plan Act
Authorizing Director of Public Safety/Police Chief Robert Avels to Sign Said Agreement
Authorizing a $16,186 Appropriation from the Public Safety Grant Fund for the Purchase of Equipment to Upgrade the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Authorizing Appropriations from the Contingency Fund in the Amounts of $16,186 as a Dollar–for–Dollar Match to
Receive the Grant Funds, and $6,056.82 to Cover the
Remaining Balance of the EOC Upgrade Costs
The City Council took the following actions:
(a) Approved Agreement No. 22–47 with the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services authorizing the
receipt of $16,186 from the FY 2021 Emergency
Management Performance Grant/American Rescue Plan
Act.
(b) Authorized Director of Public Safety/Police Chief Robert Avels to sign said Agreement.
(c) Authorized a $16,186 appropriation from the Public
Safety Grant Fund for the purchase of equipment to
upgrade the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
(d) Authorized appropriations from the Contingency Fund in the amounts of $16,186 as a dollar–for–dollar match to
receive the grant funds, and $6,056.82 to cover the
remaining balance of the EOC upgrade costs.

3. Approval of Agreement No. 22–50 with Chaffey Joint Union High School District for Specialized Law Enforcement
Services During Fiscal Year 2022–23, Subject to Any
Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
Council Member Johnson stated she is glad the City has a school resource officer at Montclair High School, and asked if the City has talked to Ontario–Montclair School District (OMSD) about having police presence at the middle and elementary schools after some recent gun threats made to one of the OMSD
schools.

Executive Director/Police Chief Avels advised in the past there have been school resource officers at OMSD schools, and in the wake of the recent mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the Montclair Police Department has been in discussion with OMSD and provided additional services to the schools; however, there is no active contract for a school resource officer for OMSD and the Department currently lacks the staff to provide one.

The City Council approved Agreement No. 22–50 with Chaffey Joint Union High School District for specialized law enforcement services during Fiscal Year 2022–23, subject to any revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney.

4. Amending the 2019–2024 Capital Improvement Program to Add the Sunset Park Improvement Project
Approval of Agreement No. 22–52 with L.D. King, Inc., for Design Services for the Sunset Park Improvement Project in the Amount of $248,990, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
Authorizing a $50,388 Appropriation from California
Department of Parks and Recreation Per Capita Grant Funds and a $198,602 Appropriation from 2021 Lease Revenue
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2022 Page 6 of 10 Bond Funds for Design Services for the Sunset Park
Improvement Project
The City Council took the following actions:
(a) Amended the 2019–2024 Capital Improvement Program
to add the Sunset Park Improvement Project.
(b) Approved Agreement No. 22–52 with L.D. King, Inc., for design services for the Sunset Park Improvement Project in the amount of $248,990, subject to any revisions
deemed necessary by the City Attorney.
(c) Authorized a $50,388 appropriation from California
Department of Parks and Recreation Per Capita Grant
funds and a $198,602 appropriation from 2021 Lease
Revenue Bond funds for design services for the Sunset
Park Improvement Project.

5. Approval of Agreement No. 22–56 with CPS HR Consulting for Recruitment Test Rental Services
Authorizing Human Services Director Marcia Richter to Sign Said Agreement and Related Documents
The City Council took the following actions:
(a) Approved Agreement No. 22–56 with CPS HR Consulting for recruitment test rental services.
(b) Authorized Human Services Director Marcia Richter to sign said Agreement and related documents.

6. Approval of Agreement No. 22–57 with the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services to Accept an Award to Provide the Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Authorizing Human Services Director Marcia Richter to Sign Said Agreement and Any Amendments Thereto
The City Council took the following actions:
(a) Approved Agreement No. 22–57 with the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services to accept an award to provide the Senior Citizen Nutrition Program. (b) Authorized Human Services Director Marcia Richter to sign said Agreement and any amendments thereto.

7. Approval of Agreement No. 22–58 with Ontario–Montclair School District to Support the Montclair After–School
Program, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
The City Council approved Agreement No. 22–58 with Ontario– Montclair School District to support the Montclair After–School Program, subject to any revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney.

8. Approval of Agreement No. 22–59 with Ontario–Montclair School District to Support the Montclair After–School
Summer Expanded Learning Program, Subject to Any
Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
The City Council approved Agreement No. 22–59 with Ontario– Montclair School District to support the Montclair After–School Summer Expanded Learning Program, subject to any revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney.

D. Resolutions

1. Adoption of Resolution No. 22–3349 Authorizing Placement of Liens on Certain Properties for Delinquent Sewer and Trash Charges
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 22–3349 authorizing Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2022 Page 7 of 10 placement of liens on certain properties for delinquent sewer and trash charges.

2. Adoption of Resolution No. 22–3353 Correcting the
Appropriations Limit Established for Fiscal Year 2021–22 Pursuant to Article 13–B of the California Constitution and to Section 7910 of the Government Code
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 22–3353 correcting the appropriations limit established for Fiscal Year 2021–22 pursuant to Article 13–B of the California Constitution and to Section 7910 of the Government Code.

3. Adoption of Resolution No. 22–3354 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California
Department of Transportation for the Sunset Park
Beautification Project
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 22–3354 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Sunset Park Beautification Project.

4. Adoption of Resolution No. 22–3355 Making Factual
Findings in Compliance with AB 361 for the Continuation of Public Meeting Teleconferencing During Public Health
Emergencies for the Period of June 6, 2022, through July 6, 2022
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 22–3355 making
factual findings in Compliance with AB 361 for the continuation of public meeting teleconferencing during public health emergencies for the period of June 6, 2022, through July 6, 2022.

5. Adoption of Resolution No. 22–3356 Approving a List of Projects to be Funded in FY 2022–23 by Senate Bill 1, the California Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 22–3356 approving a list of projects to be funded in FY 2022–23 by Senate Bill 1, the California Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

IX. PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS — None
X. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department Reports

1. Human Services Department — Upcoming Events & Programs Human Services Director Richter announced the following:
(a) The Memorial Day event took place last Monday. She
thanked the Community Activities Commissioners and
staff for assisting with the program, noting the event was well–received and a “thank you” note was received today from a resident who attended.
(b) Over 3,500 people participated in the Country Fair
Jamboree on Saturday, enjoying over 40 vendors, carnival rides, the Splash Pad, food, games, contests, and music. (c) Bingo started back up today at the Senior Center and over 100 lunches were served. Bingo will take place following lunch on Mondays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; other Senior
Center programming starting back up this week includes
Line Dancing on Thursdays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., and on Fridays: Arts and Crafts from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and Bridge from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. A representative from the
Department of Aging and Adult Services will be at the
Senior Center from noon to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 23rd. The Senior Center is now open Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2022 Page 8 of 10 (d) The 61st Annual Summer Concert and Movie Series will begin next Tuesday night at Alma Hofman Park. The
concert and movie schedule can be found on the City’s
website, and a postcard will be mailed to all residents.

Bands start at 7:00 p.m. and movies start at 8:00 p.m.

During these evenings, there will be free children’s
activities, refreshments for sale, and the Splash Pad will be open until 8:00 p.m.

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
54957.6 Regarding Conference with Designated Labor
Negotiator Edward C. Starr
Agency: City of Montclair
Employee Management
Organizations: Montclair City Confidential Employees Assn.

Montclair General Employees Association
Montclair Fire Fighters Association
Montclair Police Officers Association
C. City Manager/Executive Director
City Manager/Executive Director Starr gave Mayor/Chair Dutrey his best wishes during this difficult time of his father’s terminal illness.

D. Mayor/Chair

1. Mayor Dutrey made the following comments:
(a) He recognized the following causes, celebrations, and remembrances for the month of June: the 78th anniversary of D–Day on June 6th; Philippines Independence Day on
June 12th; National Flag Day on June 14th; Father’s Day and Juneteenth on June 19th; Caribbean American Heritage Month; and LGBT Pride Month. He recognized and thanked
contributions of residents of Caribbean heritage, and
LGBTQ+ residents.
(b) He stated last Friday he spoke with Senator Susan Rubio, who will soon be representing Montclair in the California Senate, about her support for the Gold Line’s construction to Montclair. He added this is a key week for the Gold
Line Construction Authority, noting Senator Anthony
Portantino, Chair of the Senate Appropriations
Committee, and Assembly Member Chris Holden, Chair
of the Assembly Appropriations Committee, are both
pushing for $750 million in the state’s budget to bridge the current funding gap.
(c) He reported his attendance, along with Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Ruh, and City staff, at the
Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC)
Conference in Las Vegas to promote business and
development opportunities in the City.
(d) He noted he is wearing a lapel pin of the Basque flag alongside his American flag pin in honor of his father, without whom he would not have gone into politics.

E. Council Members/Directors

1. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Ruh made the following comments:
(a) He noted he was also present during the meeting with Senator Rubio, who is fully supportive of the Gold Line’s extension to Montclair.

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2022 Page 9 of 10 (b) He noted there were several good prospects at the ICSC Conference including a developer who converts existing
buildings into affordable housing.
(c) He noted today is also National Hunger Awareness Day, noting food insecurity is a huge problem in this nation and many children and seniors in our own community suffer
from hunger on a daily basis, which should not happen in an advanced society.
(d) He stated he thoroughly enjoyed the Country Fair
Jamboree, and described an act of true heroism he
witnessed at the event when an elderly man suddenly lost conscious-ness near the Montclair Hospital Medical
Center booth, and the medical staff present rushed to his aid until paramedics arrived.
(e) He attended the Memorial Day event recognizing the
sacrifices made by our local veterans, and acknowledged the lives lost during the Allied Forces’ invasion of
Normandy, France during World War II to liberate
northwest Europe from Nazi occupation, on the 78th
anniversary of D–Day.
(f) He stated tomorrow is Election Day and urged everyone to vote.

2. Council Member/Director Lopez made the following comments:
(a) He congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Ruh for being recognized as a top 20 individual in the 20th state senate district. (b) He recognized the veterans whose names were added to the Veterans Memorial Wall on Memorial Day: Rudy
Gomez, a former Montclair employee; Donald Vodvarka,
a former Planning Commissioner; Leonard Paulitz,
Montclair’s longest–serving Council Member; and longtime Montclair resident John Mendez.
(c) He urged residents to vote tomorrow.
(d) He wished Mayor Dutrey, his mother, and his family
prayers in this difficult time.

3. Council Member/Director Johnson commented as follows:
(a) She stated in the wake of several recent car accidents and complaints of drivers running stop signs, she would like the City to consider investing in more flashing stop signs throughout the City.

Mayor Dutrey suggested this be discussed at the upcoming budget review meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Ruh asked that smart lights for traffic
signal timing also be included in that discussion.
(b) She thanked Mayor Dutrey for recognizing the many things to be celebrated this month and suggested the Council
Chamber exterior be illuminated in different colors to
recognize each month as well.
(c) She encouraged everyone to vote at the polls tomorrow in honor for those who died for that right, noting she will be doing so.

4. Council Member/Director Martinez commented as follows:
(a) She commended staff who helped to organize and
participated in the Country Fair Jamboree and Memorial
Day events.
(b) She thanked City Manager Starr for successfully funding the Pacific Electric Trail Bridge Replacement Project with Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2022 Page 10 of 10 contributions from other agencies and without using the General Fund.

F. Committee Meeting Minutes

1. Minutes of Public Works Committee Meeting of March 17, 2022
The City Council received and filed the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting of March 17, 2022, for informational purposes.

2. Minutes of Personnel Committee Meeting of May 16, 2022 The City Council received and filed the minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting of May 16, 2022, for informational purposes.

XI. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:57 p.m., the City Council went into closed session to discuss labor negotiations.

XII. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 8:45 p.m., the City Council returned from closed session. Mayor Dutrey announced the City Council met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations; information was received and direction given to staff; and no further announcements would be made at this time.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:46 p.m., Mayor/Chair Dutrey adjourned the City Council, Successor Agency Board, Montclair Housing Corporation Board, Montclair Housing Authority Commission, and Montclair Community Foundation Board.

The meeting was adjourned in memory of the victims of the mass shooting that took place in Uvalde, Texas at Robb Elementary School on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

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

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