Minutes — Montclair City Council, December 2, 2024

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, DECEMBER 2, 2024, 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
Chaplain Dianna Delgado, Chaplain of the Streets gave the invocation.

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Johnson led meeting participants in the Pledge.

IV. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor/Chair Dutrey; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Johnson; Council Members/Directors Ruh, Martinez, and Lopez
City Manager/Executive Director Starr; Assistant City Manager/ Director of Human Services Richter; Director of Community Development Diaz; Director of Finance Kulbeck; Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia; Police Chief Reed; Fire Chief Pohl; City Attorney Robbins; City Clerk Myrick
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of New Fire Department Employees and Promotees Fire Chief Pohl announced the recent promotions of Fire Battalion Chief Stanley Boehm and Fire Captain Michael Sanchez, and introduced recently hired Firefighter/Paramedics Candance Jones and Ricardo Flores.

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
 Cassaundra Bustamante, Main Event, announced the venue’s grand opening event on January 22, at 10:00 a.m.

VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consider Approval of Projects and Prioritization of Funding for the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Mayor Dutrey opened the public hearing 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 consideration
ACTION – Public Hearings – Item A
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Approve the following projects and prioritization of funding for the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Community Development Block Grant Program:

Code Enforcement Program $ 50,000
Renovations to Reeder Ranch 161,188
Graffiti Abatement 27,769
Senior Transportation Services
(Golden Express Transportation) 9,500
TOTAL $ 248,457
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes — December 2, 2024 Page 2 of 12 ACTION – Public Hearings – Item A
MADE BY:

SECOND BY:

Mayor Pro Tem Johnson
Council Member Lopez
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Lopez, Martinez, Ruh, Johnson, Dutrey
None
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 5–0.

At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Dutrey called for a brief recess.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:46 p.m., with all Council Members present.

B. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 24–3463(1) Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (Sch#2020110481) for the Montclair 2020 General Plan Update and Arrow Highway Mixed–Use District Specific Plan; (2) Making Environmental Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); (3) Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations; (4) Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and (5) Approving the Project Consisting of an Updated General Plan and Housing Element, a Climate Action Plan, the Montclair Corridors Code, and the Arrow Highway Mixed–Use District Specific Plan
Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 24–3461 Adopting the 2020 City of Montclair General Plan, its Mandatory and Optional Elements, and a General Plan Land Use Map
Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 24–3462 Adopting the Montclair Climate Action Plan
Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 24–3461 Adopting the 2020 City of Montclair General Plan, its Mandatory and Optional Elements, and a General Plan Land Use Map
First Reading – Consider Ordinance No. 24–1009 Repealing the North Montclair Specific Plan and Adopting the Arrow Highway Mixed–Use Specific Plan (2024–55)
First Reading – Consider Ordinance No. 24–1010 Adopting the Montclair Corridors Code, Amending Portions of Title 11 (Zoning and Development) of the Montclair Municipal Code; Repealing the Holt Boulevard Specific Plan and the Montclair Parkway Place Specific Plan; and Updating the Official Zoning Map of the City of Montclair
Consider Setting a Public Hearing to Conduct Second Readings and to Consider Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 24–1009 and 24– 1010 on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers
Mayor Dutrey announced this as the time and place set for a public hearing on the above listed matters and requested a staff presentation prior to the acceptance of public comments and consideration by the City Council.

Community Development Director Diaz provided an overview of the history, efforts, and actions taken in preparation of the 2020 General Plan Update (GPU), which began in 2018. He also discussed the mandated elements required by state law.

Kaizer Rangwala, President, Rangwala Associates, summarized the public participation efforts throughout the process of developing the GPU and the contents of each chapter of the document.

Greg Martine, Planner, Rincon Consultants, discussed the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and CEQA analysis for the GPU.

Kaiser Rangwala reviewed the proposed Arrow Highway Mixed–Use District Specific Plan (AHMUD Specific Plan) and Corridors Code, and Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes — December 2, 2024 Page 3 of 12 discussed how they relate to the GPU.

Erika Linard, Project Manager, Rincon Consultants, discussed the proposed Climate Action Plan and its relation to the GPU.

Council Member Lopez requested clarification on the project alternatives in the Environmental Impact Report, questioning why the “no project” alternative provides fewer new units.

Special Counsel Alisha Winterswyk of Best Best & Krieger indicated that the City is required to evaluate alternatives to mitigate the substantial environmental impacts identified in the EIR. She noted that a "no project" alternative suggests that fewer new units would be built under the current more restrictive zoning regulations.

Council Member Ruh questioned the four percent waste reduction goal in the Climate Action Plan, and how the City could reduce water consumption.

Erika Linard suggested that the City’s contracted waste hauler could be assigned the responsibility of diverting waste from landfills. She also noted that water consumption could be reduced through policies that promote drought-tolerant landscapes and water–efficient appliances.

At 9:03 p.m., Mayor Dutrey called for a brief recess.

The meeting was reconvened at 9:08 p.m., with all Council Members present.

City Attorney Robbins advised that, pursuant to the Political Reform Act, certain members of the City Council must recuse themselves from the discussion and consideration of specific segments of the aforementioned items due to disqualifying financial conflicts of interest related to real property. She clarified that a disqualifying financial interest in real property includes ownership or an interest in any property located within 1,000 feet of the plan areas or their segments.

Additionally, she advised that if a quorum of members without conflicts for a particular segment of an item is not present, those with conflicts will draw straws to determine who can be requalified, thereby ensuring a quorum for participation in discussions and votes on each item or segment thereof.

She advised that staff has divided the matters into segmented discussions to facilitate the disqualification, requalification, discussion, and voting process.

Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 24–3463 (1) Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (Sch#2020110481) for the Montclair 2020 General Plan Update and Arrow Highway Mixed–Use District Specific Plan; (2) Making Environmental Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); (3) Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations; (4) Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and (5) Approving the Project Consisting of an Updated General Plan and Housing Element, a Climate Action Plan, the Montclair Corridors Code, and the Arrow Highway Mixed–Use District Specific Plan
City Attorney Robbins advised the City Council will consider two preliminary actions on certain aspects of proposed Resolution No. 24–3463 for which conflicts of interest exist.

Preliminary Action 1 of Resolution No. 24–3463: Consider the Proposed Changes to the Land Use and Official Zoning Maps Within the 2020 General Plan Update and Related Components of the EIR
The following disqualifying conflicts of interest were disclosed related to proposed changes to the Land Use and Official Zoning Maps within the 2020 General Plan Update and related components of the EIR:

1. Mayor Dutrey: proximity of his mother’s commercial property.

2. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson: proximity of her personal residence.

3. Council Member Lopez: proximity of his personal residence, which is owned by his parents.

4. Council Member Ruh: proximity of his personal residence.

The four disqualified participants drew straws to establish a quorum, resulting in the requalification of Mayor Dutrey and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to participate in the discussion and vote related to the proposed changes to the Land Use and Official Zoning Maps within the 2020 General Plan Update and related components of the EIR.

At 9:13 p.m., Council Members Lopez and Ruh were recused from the meeting.

Mayor Dutrey invited comments from the public related to Preliminary Action 1 of Resolution No. 24–3463. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing on Preliminary Action 1 of Resolution No. 24–3463 and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.

PRELIMINARY ACTION 1 – Resolution No. 24–3463
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Approve the proposed changes to the Land Use and Official Zoning Maps within the 2020 General Plan
Update and related components of the Environmental
Impact Report.

MADE BY:

SECOND BY:

Mayor Dutrey
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Martinez, Johnson, Dutrey
None
None
Lopez, Ruh
RESULT: Motion carried 3–0–2 (Lopez and Ruh absent via recusal).

At 9:17 p.m., Council Members Lopez and Ruh returned to the meeting.

Preliminary Action 2 of Resolution No. 24–3463: Consider the Housing Element, Housing Opportunity Sites 9 and 10, and Related Components of the EIR
Council Member Ruh disclosed a disqualifying conflict of interest related to the Housing Element and Housing Opportunity Sites 9 and 10, due to the proximity of his personal residence.

At 9:19 p.m., Council Member Ruh recused himself from the meeting.

Sarah Walker, Project Manager, Nation CORE, reviewed the proposed Housing Element update, discussed Housing Opportunity Sites, and advised of the required evaluation by the California Department of Housing and Community Development to ensure compliance with state housing mandates.

Mayor Dutrey invited comments from the public related to Preliminary Action 2 of Resolution No. 24–3463. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing on Preliminary Action 2 of Resolution No. 24–3463 and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.

Council Member Lopez noted an error in the Housing Element: the word Perris needs to be replaced with Montclair.

PRELIMINARY ACTION 2 – Resolution No. 24–3463
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Approve the Housing Element, Housing Opportunity Sites 9 and 10, and related components of the
Environmental Impact Report.

MADE BY: Mayor Dutrey
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes — December 2, 2024 Page 5 of 12 PRELIMINARY ACTION 2 – Resolution No. 24–3463
SECOND BY: Council Member Lopez
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Lopez, Martinez, Johnson, Dutrey
None
None
Ruh
RESULT: Motion carried 4–0–1 (Ruh absent via recusal).

At 9:27 p.m., Council Member Ruh returned to the meeting.

City Attorney Robbins advised the entire City Council may now participate in the discussion and vote on Resolution No. 24–3463.

Mayor Dutrey invited comments from the public related to Resolution No. 24–3463. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing on Resolution No. 24–3463 and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.

ACTION – Public Hearing – Item B – Resolution No. 24–3463 ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24–3463 (1) Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (Sch#2020110481) for
the Montclair 2020 General Plan Update and Arrow
Highway Mixed–Use District Specific Plan; (2) Making
Environmental Findings Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act; (3) Adopting a Statement of
Overriding Considerations; (4) Adopting a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, and (5) Approving
the Project Consisting of an Updated General Plan and
Housing Element, a Climate Action Plan, the Montclair
Corridors Code, and the Arrow Highway Mixed–Use
District Specific Plan.

MADE BY:

SECOND BY:

Mayor Dutrey
Council Member Lopez
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Lopez, Martinez, Johnson, Dutrey
Ruh
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 4–1 (Ruh opposed).

Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 24–3461 Adopting the 2020 City of Montclair General Plan, its Mandatory and Optional Elements, and a General Plan Land Use Map
City Attorney Robbins advised the entire City Council may participate in the discussion and vote on this item.

Mayor Dutrey invited comments from the public related to Resolution No. 24–3461. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing on Resolution No. 24–3461 and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.

Council Member Lopez pointed out that the General Plan document titled “Montclair, A Plan,” was not revised based on concerns he raised during the presentation of the draft General Plan Update document on October 3, 2024. He emphasized his opposition language on page 133 that supports the restriction of unhealthy food establishments and requested A5.1a and A5.1b be removed entirely.

Council Member Ruh noted mandating healthy food establishments would contribute to gentrification and price out low–income families.

Kaizer Rangwala advised the General Plan serves as guidance for the City Council, and does not implement regulations. He emphasized that focus groups with residents and stakeholders in the community Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes — December 2, 2024 Page 6 of 12 overwhelmingly voiced support for more options of healthy food establishments.

Mayor Dutrey stated if there is no opposition from the City Council, he will make a motion to adopt the General Plan with the removal of A5.1a and A5.1b.

ACTION – Public Hearing – Item B (Resolution No. 24–3461) ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Remove A5.1a and A5.1b from General Plan; and adopt Resolution No. 24–3461 Adopting the 2020 City of
Montclair General Plan, as amended, its Mandatory and
Optional Elements, and a General Plan Land Use Map.

MADE BY:

SECOND BY:

Mayor Dutrey
Council Member Lopez
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Lopez, Martinez, Ruh, Johnson, Dutrey
None
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 5–0.

Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 24–3462 Adopting the Montclair Climate Action Plan
City Attorney Robbins advised the entire City Council may participate in the discussion and vote on this item.

Mayor Dutrey invited comments from the public related to Resolution No. 24–3462. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing on Resolution No. 24–3462 and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.

Council Member Ruh opposed the proposed Climate Action Plan because it does not do enough to address water conservation.

ACTION – Public Hearing – Item B – Resolution No. 24–3462 ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24–3462 Adopting the Montclair Climate Action Plan.

MADE BY:

SECOND BY:

Mayor Dutrey
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Martinez, Johnson, Dutrey
Lopez, Ruh
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 3–2 (Lopez and Ruh opposed).

First Reading — Consider Ordinance No. 24–1009 Repealing the North Montclair Specific Plan and Adopting the Arrow Highway Mixed–Use Specific Plan (2024–55)
Council Member Ruh disclosed a disqualifying conflict of interest related to the proposed Arrow Highway Mixed–Use District Specific Plan due to the proximity of his personal residence to plan area.

At 9:45 p.m., Council Member Ruh recused himself from the meeting.

Mayor Dutrey invited comments from the public related to Ordinance No. 24–1009. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing on Ordinance No. 24–1009 and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes — December 2, 2024 Page 7 of 12 ACTION – Public Hearing – Item B – Ordinance No. 24–1009 ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 24–1009 Repealing the North Montclair Specific Plan and Adopting the Arrow Highway Mixed–Use Specific Plan (2024–55).

MADE BY:

SECOND BY:

Mayor Dutrey
Council Member Lopez
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Lopez, Martinez, Johnson, Dutrey
None
None
Ruh
RESULT: Motion carried 4–0–1 (Ruh absent via recusal).

At 9:47 p.m., Council Member Ruh returned.

First Reading — Consider Ordinance No. 24–1010 Adopting the Montclair Corridors Code, Amending Portions of Title 11 (Zoning and Development) of the Montclair Municipal Code; Repealing the Holt Boulevard Specific Plan and the Montclair Parkway Place Specific Plan; and Updating the Official Zoning Map of the City of Montclair
City Attorney Robbins advised the City Council will consider two preliminary actions on two segments of the proposed Montclair Corridors Code for which conflicts of interest exist prior to the City Council’s consideration of Ordinance No. 24–1010.

Preliminary Action 1 of Ordinance No. 24–1010: Consider Approval of the Main Corridors Code Segment
The following disqualifying conflicts of interest were disclosed related to the Main Corridors Code segment:

1. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson: proximity of her personal residence.

2. Council Member Lopez: proximity of his personal residence, which is owned by his parents.

3. Council Member Ruh: proximity of his personal residence.

The three disqualified participants drew straws to establish a quorum, resulting in the requalification of Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to participate in the discussion and vote related to the Main Corridors Code segment.

At 9:49 p.m., Council Members Lopez and Ruh were recused from the meeting.

Mayor Dutrey invited comments from the public related to Preliminary Action 1 of Ordinance No. 24–1010. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing on Preliminary Action 1 of Ordinance No. 24–1010 and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.

PRELIMINARY ACTION – Ordinance No. 24–1010
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Approve Main Corridors Code Segment.

MADE BY:

SECOND BY:

Mayor Dutrey
Council Member Martinez
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Martinez, Johnson, Dutrey
None
None
Lopez, Ruh
RESULT: Motion carried 3–0–2 (Lopez and Ruh absent via recusal).

Preliminary Action 2 of Ordinance No. 24–1010: Consider Approval of the Holt Boulevard Corridors Code Segment
Mayor Dutrey disclosed a disqualifying conflict of interest related to the Holt Boulevard Corridors Code Segment due to the proximity of his mother’s commercial property.

At 9:51 p.m., Mayor Dutrey left the meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Johnson invited comments from the public related to Preliminary Action 2 of Ordinance No. 24–1010. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the public hearing on Preliminary Action 2 of Ordinance No. 24–1010 and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.

PRELIMINARY ACTION 2 – Ordinance No. 24–1010
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Approve Holt Boulevard Corridors Code Segment.

MADE BY:

SECOND BY:

Council Member Lopez
Council Member Martinez
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Lopez, Martinez, Johnson
Ruh
None
Dutrey
RESULT: Motion carried 3–1–1 (Ruh opposed, Dutrey absent via recusal).

At 9:53 p.m., Mayor Dutrey returned.

City Attorney Robbins advised the entire City Council may now participate in the discussion and vote on the first reading of Ordinance No. 24–1010.

Mayor Dutrey invited comments from the public related to Ordinance No. 24–1010. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing on Ordinance No. 24–1010 and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.

ACTION – Public Hearing – Item B – Ordinance No. 24–1010 ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 24–1010
Adopting the Montclair Corridors Code, Amending
Portions of Title 11 (Zoning and Development) of the
Montclair Municipal Code; Repealing the Holt
Boulevard Specific Plan and the Montclair Parkway
Place Specific Plan; and Updating the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Montclair.

MADE BY:

SECOND BY:

Mayor Dutrey
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Martinez, Johnson, Dutrey
Lopez, Ruh
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 3–2 (Lopez and Ruh opposed).

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes — December 2, 2024 Page 9 of 12 Consider Setting a Public Hearing to Conduct Second Readings and to Consider Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 24–1009 and 24– 1010 on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers
ACTION – Public Hearing – Item B – Set Public Hearing
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Set a Public Hearing to Conduct Second Readings and to Consider Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 24–1009 and
24– 1010 on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 7:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers
MADE BY:

SECOND BY:

Mayor Dutrey
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Lopez, Martinez, Ruh, Johnson, Dutrey
None
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 5–0.

VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION – Consent Calendar
ACTING: City Council
Successor Agency Board
Montclair Housing Corporation Board
Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
Montclair Community Foundation Board
MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar as presented.

MADE BY:

SECOND BY:

Council Member/Director Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Johnson
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Lopez, Martinez, Ruh, Johnson, Dutrey
None
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 5–0.

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Joint Meeting – November 4, 2024
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item A–1
ACTING: City Council
Successor Agency Board
Montclair Housing Corporation Board
Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
Montclair Community Foundation Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.

2. Adjourned Meeting – November 18, 2024
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item A–2
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.

3. Regular Joint Meeting – November 18, 2024
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item A–3
ACTING: City Council
Successor Agency Board
Montclair Housing Corporation Board
Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
Montclair Community Foundation Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.

B. Administrative Reports

1. Consider Approval of Warrant Register and Payroll
Documentation
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.

2. Consider Review and Acceptance of the Montclair Housing Authority Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023–24
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–2
ACTING: Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.

3. Consider Approval of the Montclair Housing Authority Annual Report Pursuant to Section 3416.1(F) of the Health and Safety Code (SB 341) for Fiscal Year 2023-24
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–3
ACTING: City Council
Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.

C. Agreements

1. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 24–90 with San
Bernardino County to Provide Funding from the County’s
District–Specific Priorities Program for the City’s Acquisition of an Emergency Vehicle Fire Apparatus, Subject to Any
Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
Consider Authorizing City Manager Edward C. Starr to Sign Agreement No. 24–90 and Related Documents
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.

2. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 24–91 with Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority for the City to Reimburse the Authority for Expenditures Related to Work Completed by Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. on the Environmental
Review for a Proposed Reduction in Parking for the
Montclair Transit Center and a Proposed Pedestrian Bridge Alignment with the Planned Monte Vista Avenue Light Rail Bridge Crossing, Subject to Any Revision 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 — December 2, 2024 Page 11 of 12 Consider Authorizing City Manager Edward C. Starr to Sign Agreement No. 24–91 and Related Documents
Consider Allocating up to $130,041.09 in Funds from the 2021 Issue of Lease Revenue Bonds for Reimbursement to
the Authority Related to Agreement No. 24–91
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–2
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.

D. Resolutions

1. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 24–3464 Adopting the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, as Amended, Pursuant to the Political Reform Act
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item D–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.

IX. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department Reports

1. Human Services Department — Upcoming Activities
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Services Richter announced upcoming deadlines to submit applications for the Holiday Home Decoration Contest and donations to the Holiday Toy and Food Basket Program, and noted Police
and Fire personnel will be at Costco on December 6th and 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. collecting donations.

She invited the community to the Holly Jolly Holiday event on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Montclair Youth Center, and announced that Mr. and
Mrs. Santa Claus will be dashing through Montclair on
December 7th to greet residents and spread holiday cheer.

B. City Attorney

1. Request for City Council to Meet in Closed Session
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Regarding Pending Litigation:

Conley v. Montclair

2. Request for City Council to Meet in Closed Session
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Regarding
Conference with Designated Labor Negotiator Edward
C. Starr
Agency: City of Montclair
Employee Management Employees
Associations: Montclair City Confidential Employees Association General Employees – Teamsters Local 1932
Montclair Fire Fighters Association
Montclair Police Officers Association
C. City Manager/Executive Director — None
D. Mayor/Chair

1. Notice of Cancellation of January 6, 2025 Regular Joint Meeting Mayor/Chair Dutrey announced the cancellation of the
January 6, 2025 regular joint meeting.

2. Mayor/Chair Dutrey acknowledged the passing of former Chino Mayor Dennis Yates and requested the meeting be closed in his memory; and thanked Supervisor Hagman’s office for the grant to acquire an emergency vehicle fire apparatus for the Fire Department.

E. Council Members/Directors

1. Council Member/Director Lopez relayed resident requests for additional flashing stop signs and requested information on the City’s selection process for alleyways eligible for rehabilitating.

Director of Public Worked Heredia advised that the City is seeking grants to place additional flashing stop signs in the near future, and that alleyways are prioritized based on several factors including their condition and the number of affected users.

2. Council Member/Director Ruh expressed his belief that the results of the General Municipal Election should not necessitate certification by the City Council prior to the swearing–in of newly elected and re–elected Council Members.

F. Committee Meeting Minutes
The following committee minutes were received and filed for informational purposes:

1. Personnel Committee — November 18, 2024
XI. CLOSED SESSION
At 10:18 p.m., the City Council went into closed session to discuss pending litigation and labor negotiations.

XII. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 10:43 p.m., the City Council returned from closed session. Mayor Dutrey announced that the City Council discussed pending litigation and real property negotiations; information was received and direction given to staff; and no further announcements would be made at this time.

X. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:43 p.m., the City Council, Successor Agency Board, Montclair Housing Corporation Board, Montclair Housing Authority Commission, and Montclair Community Foundation Board were adjourned.

Submitted for City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority
Commission/Montclair Community Foundation Board approval, Andrea Myrick,
City Clerk
The meeting was adjourned in memory of former City of Chino Mayor Dennis Yates.

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