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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE MONTCLAIR
CITY COUNCIL AND MONTCLAIR HOUSING CORPORATION
BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2025, AT 5:11 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5111 BENITO STREET, MONTCLAIR,
CALIFORNIA
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez called the meeting to order at 5:11 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: 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 Community Development Diaz; Director of Finance Kulbeck; Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia; Police Chief Reed; Acting Fire Chief Dierck; City Attorney Robbins; City Clerk Myrick
Absent: Mayor/Chair Dutrey (arrived at 5:17 p.m. during the presentation) III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rosemary Augulo, resident, reported a neighbor was approached by bounty hunters impersonating ICE agents and criticized the Montclair Police Department for not responding to assist when she called to report the activity. She asked what measures the City is taking to protect its residents from ICE activities and impersonators.
Captain Ventura stated the Police Department’s policy prohibits involvement with immigration enforcement and the Department is not alerted in advance of ICE operations.
IV. PRESENTATIONS
A. Fiscal Year 2025–26 Preliminary Budget Review Presentation for City of Montclair and Montclair Housing Corporation
Director of Finance Kulbeck reported on the City’s financial operations, detailing changes to the Estimated Revenue and Appropriations Budgets, and reviewed the City Manager’s recommended adjustments to General Fund expenditures with a PowerPoint presentation.
City Manager/Executive Director Starr fielded Council questions and discussed lower–than–projected tax revenues, vacant positions, department requests, rising insurance costs, and grant funding. He noted that with economists predicting a recession, potential loss of federal grants, and rising CalPERS liabilities, staff is preparing for a reduced budget in the coming years.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION – Consent Calendar
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar, as presented.
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Council Member/Director Ruh
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Lopez, Ruh, Martinez, Dutrey
None
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 5–0.
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A. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 25–3486 Authorizing Approval of the Change in Population in San Bernardino County During 2024 for the Purpose of Calculating the Gann Spending Limit for Fiscal Year 2025–26
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item A
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
B. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 25–3487 Establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025–26 Pursuant to Article 13–B of the California Constitution and to Section 7910 of the Government Code
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
C. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 25–3488 Adopting the City of Montclair Fiscal Year 2025–26 Annual Budget
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
D. Consider Adoption of MHC Resolution No. 25–01 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Budget for the Montclair Housing Corporation ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item D
ACTING: Montclair Housing Corporation
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
VI. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
A. Consider Making Appointments to Two (2) Scheduled Vacancies on the Planning Commission for Full Four–Year Terms (from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029)
Mayor Dutrey advised that a total of 13 applications were received, and interviews were conducted over two days. Each interview consisted of five questions and lasted approximately 15 minutes per candidate.
He noted Planning Commission (PC) Panel included Council Member Mendez, PC Vice Chair Sanchez, and himself. He noted that while all applicants clearly demonstrate a passion for public service, most appear better suited for service on the Community Activities Commission.
He stated the PC Panel ultimately selected the current incumbents as the most qualified and recommends their reappointment.
ACTION – Planning Commission Appointment
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Reappoint Krishna Patel and Manny Martinez to serve on the Planning Commission for full four–year terms
beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2029.
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ACTION – Planning Commission Appointment
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Mayor/ Chair Dutrey
Council Member/ Director Ruh
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Lopez, Ruh, Martinez, Dutrey
None
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 5–0.
V. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:01 p.m., the City Council and Montclair Housing Corporation Board were adjourned.
Submitted for City Council/Montclair Housing
Corporation Board approval,
Andrea Myrick
City Clerk