Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – April 7, 2025 Page 1 of 5
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 7, 2025, AT 7:02 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 7:02 p.m.
II. INVOCATION
Pastor Josh Matlock, Bethany Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez led meeting participants in the Pledge.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor/Chair Dutrey; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez; Council Members/Directors Ruh, Lopez, and Mendez
City Manager/Executive Director Starr; Assistant City Manager/ Director of Human Services Richter; Director of Finance Kulbeck; Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia; Police Chief Reed; Acting Fire Chief Dierck; Director of Information Technology Nguyen; City Attorney Robbins; City Clerk Myrick V. PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Declaring April 26, 2025 as Arbor Day in the City of Montclair
Mayor Dutrey presented the proclamation to Director of Public Works Heredia, who announced an upcoming tree planting event at Essex Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025, and invited the community to volunteer.
B. Introduction of New and Promoting Fire Department Employees Acting Fire Chief Dierck announced the recent promotion of Fire Engineer Joseph O’ Neil; and introduced new Fire Department employees, Firefighter/Paramedics Estevan Gonzalez, Arthur Hernandez, and Jonathan Turcios and Emergency Services Coordinator Traci Bryan.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT — None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION – Consent Calendar
ACTING: City Council
Successor Agency Board
Montclair Housing Corporation Board
Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
Montclair Community Foundation Board
DISCUSSION: C–3
MOTION: Approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, as presented.
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Council Member/Director Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Lopez, Ruh, Martinez, Dutrey
None
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 5–0.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Joint Meeting — March 17, 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item A–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
B. Administrative Reports
1. Consider Approval of City 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 Authorizing the Study of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Assess the Costs, Benefits, and Regulatory
Implications before Implementing such a Program in
Accordance with Assembly Bill 481 to Ensure Any Future UAS Program Aligns with Legal Standards
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–2
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
3. Consider Authorizing the Receipt of $22,366 from the FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) to Purchase an Event Data Records (EDR) Acquisition System and Computers for the Command Trailer for the Police Department
Consider Authorizing a $22,366 Appropriation from the Public Safety Grant Fund to Purchase an Event Data Records (EDR) Acquisition System and Computers for the Command Trailer ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–3
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
4. Consider Receiving and Filing Annual Reports from the Independent Auditing Firm for the City of Montclair and the Successor Agency for the City of Montclair Redevelopment Agency ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–4
ACTING: City Council
Successor Agency Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
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1. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–14 with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. to Repair Roofs of City Facilities and Extend the Roof Warranties for Five Years, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed necessary by the City Attorney
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
2. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–15 with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for Use of their Weapons Firing Range Facilities
Consider Authorizing Chief of Police Jason Reed to Sign Said Agreement
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–2
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
3. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–16 with HCI
Systems, Inc. for the Installation, Programming, and
Implementation of Axis Communication Advanced Security
Cameras at Reeder Ranch Park and Sunset Park
Council Member Mendez asked if staff would be monitoring the cameras and whether signage would be posted to notify park users of the video recording.
Director of Information Technology Nguyen advised dispatch staff at the Police Department would monitor cameras and signs would be posted at the parks.
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–3
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
D. Resolutions
1. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 25–3476 Approving the Tree City USA Application for 2025 and Authorizing the
Director of Public Works to Sign the Application
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item D–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
IX. PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS — None
X. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department Reports
1. Human Services — Special Events
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Services Richter announced the Easter Eggstravaganza and Pancake Breakfast event to be held on Saturday, April 19, from 9:00 a.m. to Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – April 7, 2025 Page 4 of 5 11:00 a.m. at Alma Hofman Park, where activities, games, prizes, and photos with the Easter Bunny will be available.
B. City Attorney
City Attorney requested the City Council meet in closed session concerning the following matters:
1. Request for City Council to Meet in Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) Regarding Potential Litigation One Potential Case
3. Request for City Council to Meet in Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 Regarding Real Property
Negotiations [CC]
Property: APN 1010–011–28–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Jose Arturo & CC Ascencio Revocable Living Trust
City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1010–011–27–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Donato Jimenez
City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price City Attorney Robbins pulled the following matter from the agenda, stating there is no longer a need to discuss in closed session:
2. Request for City Council to Meet in Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) Regarding Pending
Litigation [CC]
Kresback v. City of Montclair
C. City Manager/Executive Director — None
D. Mayor/Chair
Mayor/Chair Dutrey acknowledged the holidays and causes observed in April and announced the recent appointment of Carrie Schindler as Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA). He advised of potential bus service disruptions due to ongoing negotiations between Omnitrans and its bus operators. Additionally, he reported that during a recent Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) Sewerage Program Policy
Committee meeting, which he attends as a representative for Montclair, the Committee did not take action on making a recommendation to the IEUA Board regarding a proposed 18 percent sewer fee increase over two years. He also noted his upcoming trip to Europe will result in his absence from the next meeting, and he requested tonight’s meeting be adjourned in memory of Mary Fondario, a former Community Activities Commissioner from when the Commission was called the “Community Action Committee”.
E. Council Members/Directors
1. Council Member/Director Ruh expressed his apologies for missing several City events due to work–related travel. He provided an update on the Gold Line’s construction to
Montclair, noting the bids came in 50 percent over the
estimated cost, which led to the Construction Authority’s decision to re–bid and delay the project. He also acknowledged the 70th anniversary of the Polio Vaccine’s approval on April 12, 1955, and commented on California’s robust economy and its status as a net donor state for the federal government in response to recent remarks referring to the state “Cali–Failure”.
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2. Council Member/Director Lopez .announced his attendance at the Firefighter Recognition Luncheon and congratulated
Firefighter of the Year Zachary Granzow. He commended the Montclair Police Department for participating in the Baker to Vegas run in collaboration with the Upland Police Department and thanked staff for securing a second school crossing guard at the Benson Avenue and San Bernardino intersection.
3. Council Member/Director Mendez recognized the Firefighter of the Year and reported his attendance at the Ontario State of the City event. He also congratulated his son Wyatt and daughter–in– law Maya on their recent wedding ceremony.
4. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez encouraged residents to volunteer at the next C.A.U.T.I.O.N. Clean Up event on May 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the alleyway between Kingsley and Bandera Streets.
F. Committee Meeting Minutes
The following committee minutes were received and filed for informational purposes:
1. Personnel Committee – March 17, 2025
XI. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:42 p.m., the City Council went into closed session to discuss potential litigation and real property negotiations.
XII. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
At 8:18 p.m., the City Council returned from closed session. Mayor Dutrey announced that the City Council discussed potential litigation and real property negotiations; information was received and direction given to staff; and no further announcements would be made at this time.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:18 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 Community Activities Commissioner Mary Fondario.