Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – October 20, 2025 Page 1 of 6
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, OCTOBER 20, 2025, 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
Montclair Fire Department Chaplain Jimmy Crowell gave the invocation.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member/Director Ruh led meeting participants in the Pledge.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor/Chair Dutrey; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez; Council Members/Directors Ruh 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; Fire Chief Dierck; City Attorney Robbins; City Clerk Myrick
Absent: Council Member/Director Lopez (excused)
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation by Executive Director of Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire
Clint Thacker, Executive Director of the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire, provided an update since operations began in July. He highlighted service offerings, progress on transforming a warehouse into a shelter, plans for a permanent opening in 2028, an overview of service calls; and promoted foster and volunteer opportunities for the public.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT — None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. First Reading — Consider Ordinance No. 25–1014 Amending the Zoning Code and Repealing and Replacing Chapter 11.23 of the Montclair Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units in Residential Zones (Case No. 2025–03)
Consider Setting a Public Hearing for Second Reading and to Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 25–1014 on Monday,
November 3, 2025, 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 matter, opened the public hearing, and invited comments from the public. Seeing no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.
City Manager Starr requested the first reading be continued to a future meeting, due to the passage of recent legislation that necessitate revisions to the proposed ordinance. He advised the updated ordinance may not be ready for first reading until December.
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – October 20, 2025 Page 2 of 6 B. Second Reading — Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 25–1015 Amending the North Montclair Downtown Specific Plan to Allow Medical Uses Within the Station District Land Use Zone (Case No. 2025–06)
Mayor Dutrey announced this as the time and place set for a public hearing on the above matter, opened the public hearing, and invited comments from the public. Seeing 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 Hearing – Item B
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Conduct the second reading by number and title only and adopt Ordinance No. 25–1015.
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Council Member Ruh
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Ruh, Martinez, Dutrey
None
None
Lopez
RESULT: Motion carried 4–0–1 (Lopez absent).
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 Ruh
Council Member/Director Mendez
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Ruh, Martinez, Dutrey
None
None
Lopez
RESULT: Motion carried 4–0–1 (Lopez absent).
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Joint Meeting — September 2, 2025
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 4–0–1 (Lopez absent).
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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 4–0–1 (Lopez absent).
2. Consider Authorizing the Purchase of Whole Turkeys, and Assorted Items for the Montclair Holiday Food and Toy
Basket Program
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–2
ACTING: Montclair Community Foundation Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 4–0–1 (Lopez absent).
C. Agreements
1. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–51, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Montclair City Confidential
Employees’ Association for the Period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–62, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Montclair Police Officers’ Association for the Period of July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026
Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–69, a Labor Agreement for Management (Nonsafety and Safety) Employees Regarding the Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–70, a Labor Agreement for Executive Management Employees Regarding the Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Period of
July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
Consider Approving the Transfer of the Appropriate
Additional Compensation from the Personnel Adjustment
Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 4–0–1 (Lopez absent).
2. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–65 with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals to Accept a Grant Award in the Amount of $10,000 to Support the Montclair to College Program
Consider Authorizing up to $10,000 in Expenditures Related to Agreement No. 25–65
Consider Authorizing MCF Executive Director Edward C.
Starr to Sign Agreement No. 25–65
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–2
ACTING: Montclair Community Foundation
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 4–0–1 (Lopez absent).
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3. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–66 with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to Participate in the Water Savings Incentive Program (WSIP) Funding Opportunity in Partnership with the Monte Vista Water District, and to Accept WSIP Funding in the Amount of $119,949.80 for the Purchase of a Pump Pod DRAFTS Unit for the Fire Department
Consider Authorizing a $21,844 Allocation from the General Fund to Cover the 20 Percent Rebate–Reimbursable Fee
Required by the Program
Consider Authorizing City Manager Edward C. Starr to Execute all Documents Related to Participation in the Incentive Program ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–3
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 4–0–1 (Lopez absent).
4. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–67 with the
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency to Accept a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant in the Amount of
$443,796 to Hire Two Full–Time Firefighter–Paramedics
Consider Authorizing a $443,796 Appropriation from the
Public Safety Grant Fund to Cover a Portion of Salaries and Benefits for Two Newly Hired Firefighter Paramedics Over a Three–Year Period
Consider Authorizing Administrative Specialist Amanda
Romano to Accept the Grant Award and Terms in the FEMA
Online Portal
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–4
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 4–0–1 (Lopez absent).
D. Resolutions
1. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 25–3498 Authorizing Placement of Liens on Certain Properties for Delinquent Sewer and Trash Charges
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item D–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 4–0–1 (Lopez absent).
2. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 25–3500 Authorizing the Salaries and Classification Titles for City Employees on a Consolidated Salary Schedule
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item D–2
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 4–0–1 (Lopez absent).
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3. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 25–3501 Approving Agreement No. 25–68 with the State of California for Receipt of the 2026 ABC–OTS Local Law Enforcement Grant to
Address Underage Drinking and Alcohol–Related Harm
Consider Authorizing City Manager Edward C. Starr to Sign Agreement No. 25–68
Consider Authorizing a $24,000 Appropriation from the
Public Safety Grant Fund to Cover 2026 ABC–OTS Grant
Program Activities
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item D–3
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 4–0–1 (Lopez absent).
IX. PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS — None
X. COUNCIL WORKSHOP
A. Federal Legislative Advocate Presentation by David Turch & Associates
The City Council continued this presentation to an adjourned meeting to be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
XI. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department Reports
1. Human Services — Upcoming Events
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Services Richter announced the following upcoming events: Feeding America Senior Mobile Pantry Program on Wednesday, October 22, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.; Montclair After–School Program 26th Annual “Lights On” event on Thursday, October 23, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Center; and the Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 25, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Montclair Place.
B. City Attorney
City Attorney Robbin rescinded her request for the City Council to discuss the following matter of potential litigation in closed session:
1. Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) Regarding Potential Litigation
One Case
City Attorney Robbins requested the City Council meet in closed session to discuss the following two matters:
2. Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) Regarding Pending Litigation
Ibanez v. City of Montclair
3. Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 Regarding Real
Property Negotiations
Property: APN 1010–313–02–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, First UMC of Montclair City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – October 20, 2025 Page 6 of 6 C. City Manager/Executive Director — None
D. Mayor/Chair
Mayor/Chair Dutrey announced Montclair’s new Burlington officially opens Friday, October 24, at 8:45 a.m.; recognized celebrations observed in October; reported his recent attendance at ICSC and League of California Cities (LCC) conferences; and advised the ad hoc Council Policy Manual Committee is reviewing the City Council’s comments on the draft City Council Policy and Procedures Manual.
E. Council Members/Directors
1. Council Member/Director Mendez noted his attendance at the Soroptimist fundraiser event and the LCC conference.
2. Council Member/Director Ruh reported attending the ICSC and LCC conferences, the Soroptimist fundraiser, and Assembly Member Michelle Rodriguez’s Women’s Health and Resource Fair; expressed optimism in light of the delays with the Gold Line’s extension to Montclair; acknowledged the opening of Burlington in Montclair; and advised he is unable to be at the Halloween Spooktacular due to a conflicting event that will be recognizing Assembly Member Blanca Rubio.
F. Committee Meeting Minutes
The following committee minutes were received and filed for informational purposes:
1. Personnel Committee — September 15, 2025
XII. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:39 p.m., the City Council went into closed session to discuss pending litigation and real property negotiations.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
At 8:10 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 from staff on both matters; direction was given to staff on the matter of real property negotiations; and no further announcements would be made at this time.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:10 p.m., the Successor Agency Board, Montclair Housing Corporation Board, Montclair Housing Authority Commission, and Montclair Community Foundation Board were adjourned.
At 8:10 p.m., the City Council was adjourned to Monday, November 3, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers for a Council Workshop presentation by David Turch & Associates.
Submitted for City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority
Commission/Montclair Community Foundation Board approval, Andrea Myrick,
City Clerk