Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes – September 16, 2024 Page 1 of 2
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE MONTCLAIR
CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024, AT
5:45 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5111 BENITO
STREET, MONTCLAIR, CALIFORNIA
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dutrey called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Dutrey; Mayor Pro Tem Johnson; Council Members Ruh, Martinez, and Lopez
City Manager Starr; Finance Director Kulbeck; Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia; Assistant City Manager/Human Services Director Richter; Community Development Director Diaz; City Clerk Myrick
III. COUNCIL WORKSHOP
A. Capital Improvement Program
Public Works Director/City Engineer Heredia presented the proposed FY 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program, covering Streets & Safety, Facility, Park, and Sewer Improvements.
Mayor Dutrey inquired about funding gaps, to which City Manager Starr explained that many projects are long-term, with ongoing efforts to secure grants. Funding could also come from current and future bonds.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson questioned the initiation of large projects without guaranteed funding.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Heredia clarified that the City develops conceptual plans to pursue grants, but many grants require “shovel-ready” status.
City Manager Starr added that construction would not commence until funding is fully secured, with the possibility of substituting allocated funds with grants to free up resources.
Council Member Ruh appreciated the funding allocation before project commencement and asked about improvements near schools.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Heredia reported that school districts show no interest in partnerships and expect the City to fully fund requested improvements near schools.
Council Member Ruh sought details on the Benson Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project, which includes painting, striping, and possibly reconfiguring the road for bicycles. He voiced opposition to the reconfiguration due to low cyclist usage and potential traffic congestion.
City Manager Starr advised of a collaborative effort with Upland and Ontario and community meetings to obtain public input regarding proposed Benson Avenue improvements.
Council Member Martinez asked if projects over $10 million can depend solely on grants.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Heredia stated that if grants are not secured, the funding plan would need revision to identify alternate funding sources, which could include City funds.
Council Member Lopez asked if estimated future project costs take inflation into account.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Heredia confirmed they include a ten percent inflationary increase.
Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes – September 16, 2024 Page 2 of 2 IV. PUBLIC COMMENT — None
V. ADJOURNMENT
At 6:43 p.m., the City Council was adjourned.
Submitted for City Council approval,
Andrea Myrick
City Clerk