bafbfc1b-orig-ccag-2025-11-17-reg — Montclair City Council, November 17, 2025

CITY OF MONTCLAIR

CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,

MONTCLAIR HOUSING CORPORATION, MONTCLAIR

HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MONTCLAIR COMMUNITY

FOUNDATION MEETINGS

AGENDA PACKET
Monday, November 17, 2025
7:00 p.m.

Montclair City Council Chambers
5111 Benito Street
Montclair, CA 91763
Mayor
Javier “John” Dutrey
Mayor Pro Tem
Corysa Martinez
Council Members
Bill Ruh
Benjamin “Ben” Lopez
Xavier Mendez
City Manager
Edward C. Starr
City Attorney
Diane E. Robbins
City Clerk
Andrea M. Myrick

REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE

CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, MONTCLAIR HOUSING CORPORATION,

MONTCLAIR HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MONTCLAIR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION to be held in the Council Chambers
5111 Benito Street, Montclair, California
Monday, November 17, 2025
7:00 p.m.

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AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER City Council [CC], Successor Agency Board [SA], Montclair Housing Corporation Board [MHC],
Montclair Housing Authority Commission [MHA],
Montclair Community Foundation Board [MCF]
II. INVOCATION
In keeping with our long–standing tradition of opening our Council meetings with an invocation, this meeting may include a nonsectarian invocation. Such invocations are not intended to proselytize or advance any faith or belief or to disparage any faith or belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious belief or form of invocation.

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ROLL CALL
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of New and Promoting Fire and New Police Department Employees VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
During Public Comment, you may comment on any subject that does not appear on this agenda. Each speaker has up to five minutes. The meeting’s presiding officer may provide more or less time to accommodate speakers with special needs or a large number of speakers waiting in line. (Government Code Section 54954.3).

Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the meeting bodies are prohibited from participating in substantial discussion of or taking action on items not listed on the agenda.

VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page No.

A. First Reading — Consider Ordinance No. 25–1013 Amending Chapter 8.02 (Definitions) and Adding Chapter 8.38 (Parking of Oversized and Recreational Vehicles and Unattached Trailers on Public Streets and Highways) to Title 8 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Montclair Municipal Code [CC] Consider Setting a Public Hearing for Second Reading and to Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 25–1013 on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers [CC] 5

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VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Joint Meeting — October 20, 2025 [CC/SA/MHC/MHA/MCF] 39 B. Administrative Reports

1. Consider Receiving and Filing of Treasurer’s Report [CC] 21

2. Consider Approval of Ratification of Warrant Register & Payroll Documentation [CC] 22

3. Consider Receiving and Filing of Treasurer’s Report [SA] 23

4. Consider Approval of Warrant Register [SA] 24

5. Consider Receiving and Filing of Treasurer’s Report [MHC] 25

6. Consider Approval of Warrant Register [MHC] 26

7. Consider Receiving and Filing of Treasurer’s Report [MHA] 27

8. Consider Approval of Warrant Register [MHA] 28

9. Consider Authorizing an $87,266 Appropriation from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund for the Purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango for Administrative Use and a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse for the High¬ Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) 50 Task Force from National Auto Fleet Group for the Police Department [CC]
Consider Authorizing a $9,300 Appropriation from the State Asset Forfeiture Fund to Purchase and Install Required Emergency and Radio Equipment for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse from 10–8 Retrofit, Inc. [CC] Consider Authorizing the Reassignment of a 2018 Ford Interceptor (Unit 403) to the Detective Bureau [CC]
Consider Authorizing Reinstatement of a Surplus 2016 Ford Interceptor (Unit 404) and Assignment to the Police Department Special Enforcement Team [CC] 29
C. Agreements

1. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–75 with Jones Mayer Law Firm to Provide Legal and Consulting Services for the Police Department, Subject to any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney [CC] 32 D. Resolutions — None
IX. PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
X. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department Reports

1. Human Services— Upcoming Holiday Events

2. Police — Dashing Through Montclair
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B. City Attorney

1. Request to Meet in Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) Regarding Potential Litigation [CC]
Two Potential Cases

2. Request to Meet in Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code §54956(d)(1) Regarding Pending Litigation [CC]
Cholly v. Montclair
Ibanez v. Montclair

3. Request to Meet in Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 Regarding Real Property Negotiations [CC]
Property: APN 1012–021–33–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Hernandez, Frank G., & Hernandez, Dora A., Trustees of the Hernandez Family Trust
City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1012–021–34–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Chavez, Robert, & Chavez, Mary J.

City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1012–021–35–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Patel, Kanubhai S., & Patel, Manjulaben K.

City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1012–021–36–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Lim, John B., & Lim, Jung S.

City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1012–021–40–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Marron, Mario R., & Armas, Patricia J.

Separate Property Trust
City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1012–021–41–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Gonzalez, Juan C., & Carrillo, Gloria City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1012–021–51–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Z & X Property LLC City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1012–021–54–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, 241 CA Development Property LLC City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1012–031–01–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1012–031–02–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Scheffler, Martin J., & Scheffler, Kathy M.

City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 3 of 44 Page No.

Property: APN 1012–031–05–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, All Enterprises City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1012–031–07–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Aldinger, Robert B., & Aldinger, Susan K.

City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1012–201–13–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Burdo, Victor A.

City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Property: APN 1012–201–18–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair, Wehby, Ronald L., & Wehby, Diane G., Trustees of The Ronald L. Wehby and Diane G. Wehby
Family Trust
City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price C. City Manager/Executive Director
D. Mayor/Chairperson
E. Council Members/Directors
F. Committee Meeting Minutes (for informational purposes only)

1. Personnel Committee Meeting — November 3, 2025 [CC] 38 XI. CLOSED SESSION
XII. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular joint meeting of the City Council, Successor Agency Board, Montclair Housing Corporation Board, Montclair Housing Authority Commission, and Montclair Community Foundation Board will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

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CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025
SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO.: A
FILE I.D.: PKG310
DEPT.: COMMUNITY DEV.

PREPARER: M. DIAZ
SUBJECT: FIRST READING — CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 25–1013 AMENDING CHAPTER 8.02 (DEFINITIONS) AND ADDING CHAPTER 8.38 (PARKING OF OVERSIZED AND

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND UNATTACHED TRAILERS ON PUBLIC STREETS AND HIGHWAYS) TO TITLE 8 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE MONTCLAIR MUNICIPAL CODE

CONSIDER SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SECOND READING AND TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25–1013 ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The City Council is requested to consider Ordinance No. 25–1013 amending the Montclair Municipal Code to regulate the parking of oversized vehicles on public streets. Changes to the City’s Municipal Code are policy considerations that require City Council authorization. The City Council conducted two workshops on the proposed Oversize Ordinance—one on May 1, 2023, and the other on May 5, 2025—during which the proposed ordinance was discussed.

Amending the Municipal Code is done by ordinance of the City Council, which requires two separate readings of the proposed ordinance. The proposed ordinance must be introduced and considered by the City Council as a public hearing, and the first reading of the proposed ordinance could then take place. The City Council must conduct a second reading and adopt the proposed ordinance at a regular meeting held at least five days after the first reading. If substantial changes are made after the first reading, the revised ordinance must be re–introduced for first reading.

A copy of proposed Ordinance No. 25–1013 is attached for City Council review and consideration.

BACKGROUND: Oversized vehicle ordinances regulate or prohibit the parking of large vehicles such as RVs, trailers, and commercial trucks on public streets within a jurisdiction. Almost every city in the local region has adopted oversized vehicle ordinances, which are most commonly based on dimensions like length, width, or height.

Most cities also offer permits for residents and have specific rules for recreational vehicles.

Currently, the City has regulations regarding overweight vehicles, but no regulations regarding oversized vehicles being parked and stored on public streets. The proposed ordinance is similar in form and content as those in other jurisdictions, and has included input from the Public Works, Community Development (Planning and Code Enforcement), and Police Departments. Moreover, the proposed changes are consistent with the California Vehicle Code and policies A4.8b regarding the Public Realm and A4.14b Safety Enhancements of the Montclair General Plan’s “Our Accessibility Community (aka Circulation) Element.” If approved, the Ordinance would give City personnel the means for improving the appearance of the public realm and enhancing public safety.

MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 5 of 44 The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to be more comprehensive with the goals of reducing adverse impacts associated with oversized vehicle parking on public streets including alleys and other public rights–of–ways within the City. Such impacts include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Obstructions of line of sight (visibility) at intersections and driveways;

2. Obstructions of visibility of traffic control devices—both “1” and “2” achieve compliance with California’s “parking daylight law” (AB 413), prohibiting parking within no less than 20 feet of any crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked, and 15 feet of any crosswalk with a curb extension. AB 413, which became effective January 1, 2025, aims to improve pedestrian safety by enhancing visibility at intersections;

3. Decreased roadway space resulting from oversized vehicles parked along curbs that extend further into streets and highways (especially along more narrow residential streets);

4. Use of public right–of–way for long–term storage of oversized vehicles and attached and unattached trailers due to inability to park such vehicles per City code standards on private property;

5. Commercial vehicles parked on public streets within residentially zoned districts; and

6. Improper disposal of waste accompanying persons living in recreational vehicles parked on public streets.

A majority of the City’s housing stock was built in the 1950s and 1960s and, within the City’s older multi–family housing neighborhoods, developers designed the projects with inadequate parking facilities. In addition, on–street parking spaces have realized significant demand due to a variety of factors including (i) the high cost of housing which has led to multiple adults with vehicles living in, and sharing housing costs; (ii) changes in land–related uses including density–bonus provisions; (iii) state mandates for reduced parking in and around transit facilities; and (iv) state mandates to reduce parking as a means to incentivize construction of affordable housing and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Further exacerbating the City’s parking issues are the number of households in violation of zoning and municipal code requirements, including (i) the hoarding of personnel possessions that limits on–property vehicle parking; and (ii) unpermitted auto–related repairs and sales that have spilled onto public streets, further limiting the availability of on–street parking for others.

City staff have observed that many of the vehicles parked for extended periods on City– maintained streets are oversized, inclusive of all types of recreational vehicles, unattached trailers and other oversized vehicles as defined in proposed Ordinance No. 25–1013. These oversized vehicles are typically larger in their dimensions than are passenger vehicles and light trucks including in length, width and weight, thereby limiting on–street parking and presenting line–of–sight limitations to drivers; impose a public safety burden for the motoring public on major thoroughfares and in residential neighborhoods; create unnecessary conflicts between neighbors; present potential conflicts with provisions of the Montclair Municipal Code; can interfere with the course of commerce and the delivery of public services such as street sweeping, solid waste removal and public transit; and can cause significant and excessive degradation to roadways not designed to regularly accommodate these types of oversized vehicles.

MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 6 of 44 Oversized vehicle parking has also been the source of environmental hazards in the City with owners by discharging waste into the street. Such waste includes gas, oil, human waste, and other forms of hazardous waste. These discharges create unsanitary conditions for members of the public, and result in downstream impacts such as waste flows into the City’s storm drains and receiving waterways. These discharges expose the City to liability as violations of regulations of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

Oversized Vehicle Complaints
City staff, Code Enforcement in particular, routinely receives complaints regarding various parking issues such as oversized vehicles parked in excess of 72 hours, and oversized vehicles parked blocking safe line of sight and creating traffic concerns in residential areas. Over the past 1.5 years, the Montclair Police Department has received 224 calls related to oversized vehicles parked on City streets. Since April 2024, Code Enforcement has received 33 complaints from residents and some business owners involving box trucks, trailers, and RVs parked on City streets. This number of complaints does not include contacts made by City staff (i.e., code enforcement, planning, public works) while out in the field. The nature of the complaints generally relate to the parking of recreational vehicles, trailers, and oversized commercial vehicles being parked adjacent to residential parcels, which limits parking for those who live at or visit these properties. Also of concern are oversized vehicles (commercial vehicles and RVs) in commercial and industrial areas where large vehicles are parked/stored overnight (not always by an adjacent business) which tend to accumulate on city streets, causing significant visibility issues and safety concerns to drivers and pedestrians.

Lastly, in various locations around the City, parked RVs are often associated with the accumulation and discarding of trash and debris in and around areas where they are parked. The accumulation and storage of trash, debris, and other personal items in and around areas where oversized vehicles are parked has caused unsanitary conditions and accessibility hazards by obstructing and/or blocking walkways and streets, preventing safe passage.

Key Elements of the Proposed Ordinance
 Definitions
Oversized vehicle means any of the following: Any motorized vehicle as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 670 or combination of motorized vehicle(s) and/or non–motorized vehicle(s), including any attached trailers, vehicles or loads thereon, which exceeds any of the following or any combination of the following: twenty–two feet (22’) in length or eight feet (8’) in width or eight feet (8’) in height.

Recreational vehicle means:
a. Any attached or unattached camp trailer, camper, fifth wheel travel trailer, house car, mobile home, trailer coach, as defined in California Vehicle Code Sections 242, 243, 324, 362, 396, 635, or successor statutes, or any recreational vehicle, as defined by California Health & Safety Code Section 18010 or successor statute.
b. A boat, dune buggy, all–terrain vehicle (“ATV”) or other motorized or towed vehicle designed, maintained, or used primarily for recreational purposes.

MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 7 of 44 Unattached trailer means any trailer (as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 630) that is not securely fastened, connected, or joined to a motor vehicle at all times while parked on a public street, alley, or highway, so that the vehicle and trailer may be immediately driven away.
 General Prohibitions
Unless otherwise exempted by the Ordinance or other applicable law, the stopping, standing, parking, or leaving of any oversized vehicle and/or unattached trailer within the City shall be prohibited as follow:

1. Residential District. No person shall stop, stand, park, or leave standing any oversized vehicle or unattached trailer on any public street, alley, or highway within any Residential District of the City at any time.

2. Non–Residential District.
a. No person shall stop, stand, park, or leave standing any unattached trailer within any non–Residential District at any time.
b. No person shall stop, stand, park, or leave standing any oversized vehicle within any non–Residential District between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. of the succeeding day.

Signage would be installed on streets sufficient to give adequate notice of this prohibition.
 Exemptions

1. Any oversized vehicle, excluding any unattached trailer, actively engaged in loading or unloading of goods, wares, or merchandise from or to any building or structure.
a. Oversized vehicles actively engaged in loading or unloading shall park at the street curb immediately adjacent to the residence or building, or within 400 feet of the residence or building if this area is not available for parking due to curb configuration or codified parking restrictions;

2. Any oversized vehicle, excluding any unattached trailer, parked or left standing on a public street or highway [and excluding any alley] in connection with, and in aid of, the performance of a service to or on a property in the block of which the oversized vehicle is parked or left standing;

3. Any oversized vehicle or unattached trailer belonging to a Federal, State, or Local governmental agency, or a public utility, while the operator of the vehicle is conducting official business;

4. Any school bus involved in the transportation of students, or any bus used for the transportation of youths, elderly, or disabled persons during the course of the activity for which they were transported. In no event shall a bus be parked in excess of thirty (30) minutes prior to the commencement of the event for which the passengers were transported, nor thirty (30) minutes after the conclusion of the event.

5. Any oversized vehicle, excluding any unattached trailer, lawfully parked, stopped, or standing in an authorized commercial loading zone;

6. Any oversized vehicle or unattached trailer involved in an emergency or being repaired under emergency conditions.

MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 8 of 44 a. Emergency parking may be allowed for 24 consecutive hours where an oversized vehicle or unattached trailer is left parked on a public street or highway because of a mechanical breakdown or because of physical incapacity of the driver or owner. However, emergency repairs and/or conditions shall not include routine or normal maintenance, nor extensive mechanical repairs;

7. Any vehicle or unattached trailer engaged in activity allowed under a permit issued by the Department of Public Works.

8. Any recreational vehicle, excluding unattached trailers, displaying a current and valid permit issued pursuant to the provisions of Sections 8.38.030 or 8.38.040 of this Code.

Recreational Vehicles and Parking Permits
Every community has faced challenges in balancing the desires of recreational vehicle (RV) owners with neighborhood quality–of–life concerns. To address this challenge, Ordinance No. 25–1013 proposes provisions for parking an RV on a public street and a regulated temporary parking permit process to allow for loading and unloading before or after trips, and to accommodate a guest’s RV by allowing for temporary street parking.

Ordinance No. 25–1013 specifies that the parking of a recreational vehicle on a public street shall not create or exacerbate a dangerous traffic safety condition including, but not limited to, any location that:
 Is within fifty feet (50') of any intersection or greater distance as determined by the City Engineer;
 Is within five feet (5') of the curb cut of any driveway;  Blocks or hinders a traffic lane;
 Blocks or interferes with critical sight lines for driveways, alleyways, or streets; or,  Blocks or hinders the visibility of a traffic control device.  Any location, inclusive of the above, where the City Engineer has caused signage to be installed prohibiting the parking of oversized vehicles or unattached trailers to eliminate or mitigate hazardous conditions, or to otherwise comply with provisions of this ordinance.

Included in Ordinance No. 25–1013 are provisions for City residents to obtain a permit for temporary parking of their own or a guest's recreational vehicle (RV) to allow for temporary street parking (e.g. used for loading/unloading an RV) in residential areas. These permits would provide specified frequency and time limits and typically require an application, proof of residency, and vehicle registration information. Some restrictions would apply such as vehicle weight limits, prohibitions on commercial vehicles, and requirements to not limit off–street parking for other vehicles.

The City is currently researching a practical method for issuing overnight parking permits for RVs on city streets. The options being explored include manual and email–based systems, automated parking kiosks, and comprehensive digital platforms. Although a number of cities use automated parking kiosks located at their civic center or a police station, the prevailing trend is an online parking management system that eliminates paper permits entirely by linking permits to a vehicle’s license plate. These latter systems are managed through cloud–based platforms and mobile apps.

MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 9 of 44 Benefits to online systems include online applications where residents can apply for and purchase permits through a dedicated website or mobile app and, when approved, a vehicle's license plate becomes the "permit." Enforcement officers could use handheld devices or vehicle–mounted cameras to scan license plates and automatically check them against a real–time database of approved permits. This process would automate enforcement, reduce human error, and instantly flag unauthorized vehicles.

Enforcement of Oversized Vehicle Ordinance and Permits
The parking of oversized vehicles in violation of the proposed ordinance is subject to citation, towing or both, especially for repeat violations. However, as with any situation involving the application of code requirements, City staff assesses the totality of the circumstances and factors when determining a course of action. If an extenuating circumstance is identified, a simple warning or advisory may be all that is necessary. On other occasions, a simple warning or advisory may not be possible and a citation would be the appropriate course of action if an immediate hazard to public safety or the community is present. Primary responsibility for enforcement of the ordinance would be by the Montclair Police Department (MPD). In certain cases Code Enforcement would coordinate with the MPD when the circumstances warrant.

Legal Notice and Other Requirements for New Regulations The proposed action is exempt from environmental review because adoption of the proposed ordinance does not qualify as a project and will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, §§15060(c)(2–3), 15061, subd. (b)(3).) On October 24, 2025, a notice of a public hearing for proposed Ordinance No. 25–1013 was published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin for the November 17, 2025 City Council meeting. As of the writing of this report, no comments from the public have been received.

FISCAL IMPACT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 25–1013 would have no immediate impact to the General Fund; however, over time, two fiscal impacts would be realized:

1. Development of a street parking permit system would result in unknown fiscal impacts to the General Fund, as follows:
a. If developed in–house with City personnel and on existing platforms, or with the acquisition of specialized hardware and software tools, the cost to the General Fund is not expected to exceed $20,000. City staff will identify funding sources and, if not available in the existing Fiscal Year 2025–26 Budget, will return to the City Council with a request for allocation of funds.
b. If developed using a third–party vendor, City staff would complete a bid process to determine the cost for implementation and return to the City Council with a vendor recommendation, cost estimates, and request for the allocation of funds.

2. Enforcement of Ordinance No. 25–1013 is projected to produce an unknown positive impact on the General Fund through:
a. The issuance of citations and collection of associated fees for infractions of the Montclair Municipal Code, including Ordinance No. 25–1013; and MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 10 of 44 b. The collection of fees related to the issuance of permits for the temporary parking of oversized vehicles subject to Ordinance No. 25–1013. The permit fee will be determined based on the cost of the permitting system implemented, and would be adopted by resolution of the City Council to be incorporated into the Master User Fee Schedule.

Staff will conduct public outreach via utility billing inserts, the City website, and social media to inform residents and businesses prior to implementing the permit system and issuing citations in relation to enforcement of this ordinance.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:

1. Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 25–1013 amending Chapter 8.02 (Definitions) and adding Chapter 8.38 (Parking of Oversized Recreational Vehicles and Unattached Trailers on Public Streets and Highways) of Title 8 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Montclair Municipal Code.

2. Set a public hearing for second reading and to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 25–1013 on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

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READING
11/17/2025
Ordinance No. 25–1013 Page 1 of 9
ORDINANCE NO. 25–1013

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MONTCLAIR AMENDING CHAPTER 8.02 (“DEFINITIONS”)
AND ADDING CHAPTER 8.38 (“PARKING OF OVERSIZED

AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND UNATTACHED
TRAILERS ON PUBLIC STREETS AND HIGHWAYS”) OF
TITLE 8 (“VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”) OF THE MONTCLAIR

MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Section VII of Article XI of the California Constitution provides that a City may make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and, WHEREAS, the California Legislature has authorized local governments in California Vehicle Code Sections 22507 and 22507.5 to regulate vehicular parking on public streets and highways within their jurisdiction; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Montclair recognizes the legitimate personal or professional use of oversized vehicles – including recreational vehicles, that requires such vehicles to be parked from time–to–time on public streets and highways for limited periods of time for those legitimate purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Montclair also recognizes that the parking of oversized vehicles and unattached trailers on public streets, alleys, and highways within the City has, in certain instances resulted in health and safety concerns due to the height, width, and/or length of oversized vehicles, including, but not limited to:

1. Obstructions of line of sight (visibility) at intersections and driveways;

AB 413, which became effective January 1, 2025, aims to improve pedestrian safety by enhancing visibility at intersections;

3. Obstructions of visibility of traffic control devices;

4. Decreased roadway space resulting from oversized vehicles parked along curbs that extend further into streets and highways (especially along more narrow residential streets);

5. Use of public right–of–way for long–term storage of oversized vehicles and unattached trailers due to inability to park such vehicles per City code standards on private property.

6. Commercial vehicles parked on public streets within residentially zoned districts; and,

7. Improper disposal of waste accompanying persons living in recreational vehicles parked on public streets.

WHEREAS, to combat obstructions of line of sight (visibility) at intersections, the State of California adopted AB 413, amending California Vehicle Code Section 22500, which, in part, prohibits all vehicles from being stopped, parked, or left standing within no less than twenty feet (20’) of a marked or unmarked crosswalk or within fifteen feet (15’) of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Montclair also recognizes that on– street parking spaces have realized significant demand due to a variety of factors including (i) the high cost of housing which has led to multiple adults with vehicles living in, and sharing housing costs; (ii) changes in land–related uses including density–bonus provisions; (iii) state mandates for reduced parking in and around transit facilities; and (iv) state mandates to reduce parking as a means to incentivize construction of affordable housing and accessory dwelling units (ADUs); and MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 12 of 44 FIRST

READING
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WHEREAS, many of the vehicles parked for extended periods on City–maintained streets are oversized, inclusive of all types of recreational vehicles, unattached trailers and other oversized vehicles as herein defined, and that these oversized vehicles are typically larger in their dimensions than are passenger vehicles and light trucks including in length, width and weight, thereby limiting on–street parking and presenting line–of–sight limitations to drivers; impose a public safety burden for the motoring public on major thoroughfares and in residential neighborhoods; create unnecessary conflicts between neighbors; present potential conflicts with provisions of the Montclair Municipal Code; can interfere with the course of commerce and the delivery of public services such as street sweeping, solid waste removal and public transit; and can cause significant and excessive degradation to roadways not designed to regularly accommodate these types of oversized vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Montclair recognizes that oversized vehicles create a greater obstruction to pedestrian and vehicular traffic at crosswalks and intersections than typical automobiles; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Montclair has determined that the current parking regulations contained within the Montclair Municipal Code do not effectively address the health and safety and on–street parking concerns created by the parking of oversized vehicles and unattached trailers on public street; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Montclair seeks to regulate the parking of oversized vehicles and unattached trailers on public streets to more effectively address the health and safety and on–street parking concerns in the community; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Montclair seeks to provide a reasonable opportunity to residents of the City for limited and temporary parking of recreational vehicles when it is safe to do so.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTCLAIR HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I. Amendments to Chapter 8.02 of Code.

Chapter 8.02 (“Definitions”) of Title 8 (“Vehicles and Traffic”) of the Montclair Municipal Code is hereby amended to include the following:

Section 8.02.010 – Definitions.

As used in this Title, the following definitions shall apply. For purposes of Title 8, these definitions shall supersede any other definitions of the same terms elsewhere in this Code:

Commercial vehicle shall have the same definition as set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 260, as that section may be amended from time to time.

Curb cut means a depression in a curb for the purpose of accommodating a driveway that provides vehicular access between any public or private real property and a street, alley, highway, or other public easement. The curb cut commences at the point where the curb begins to slope downward toward street level. Where there is no curb, the point at which a driveway that provides vehicular access between any public or private real property and a street, alley, highway, or other public easement meets the roadway pavement shall constitute a curb cut.

Intersection shall have the same definition as set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 365, as that section may be amended from time to time, and shall include, without limitation, any controlled or uncontrolled, and/or unmarked or marked, intersection of any combination of streets, highways, roadways, alleys, and/or other paths provided for the vehicular travel (excluding private driveways).

Non–Residential District means any block, street, or area that is not within a Residential District.

Oversized Vehicle means any of the following:

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combination of the following: twenty–two feet (22’) in length or eight feet (8’) in width or eight feet (8’) in height.

1. Height. The height of a vehicle shall be measured from the lowest point of the tire to the top of the vehicle or trailer roof or skylight, at its highest point. The height shall not include any antenna, but shall include any cab, camper shell, rack, or other device used to contain passengers or cargo that has been placed on the vehicle.

2. Width. The width of a vehicle shall be measured at the widest point of the vehicle or trailer body, including any cab or camper shell that has been placed on the vehicle or trailer, and including any flares around the wheel wells – however, it shall not include any lights, mirrors, door handles, or similar attachments allowed by California Vehicle Code Sections 35109, 35110, or 35111, as same may be amended from time to time.

3. Length. The length of a single vehicle (i.e., no attached trailer) shall be measured from leading edge of the front bumper to the trailing edge of the rear bumper, not including any projecting lights, trailer hitches, or winches.

The length of a combination of vehicles (i.e., vehicle with an attached trailer or camper) shall be measured from the leading edge of the front bumper of the towing vehicle to the trailing edge of the rear bumper or body (whichever is longer) of the towed vehicle or trailer.

B. Irrespective of height, width, or length, any recreational vehicle (as defined by this Chapter).

Irrespective of the height, width, or length, an oversized vehicle shall not include any pickup truck as defined by California Vehicle Section 471 (as that section may be amended from time to time).

Recreational vehicle means:

A. Any attached or unattached camp trailer, camper, fifth wheel travel trailer, house car, mobile home, trailer coach, as defined in California Vehicle Code Sections 242, 243, 324, 362, 396, 635, or successor statutes, or any recreational vehicle, as defined by California Health & Safety Code Section 18010 or successor statute.

B. A boat, dune buggy, all–terrain vehicle (“ATV”) or other motorized or towed vehicle designed, maintained, or used primarily for recreational purposes.

Residential district means any Zone of the City where residential use is permitted as set forth in Title 11 (“Zoning and Development Code”) of the Montclair Municipal Code, as well as any block in which fifty percent (50%) of the structures abutting the public street, alley, or highway are developed for residential use on the ground level. Said dwellings may be single–unit structures or multi–unit structures.

Unattached trailer means any trailer (as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 630) that is not securely fastened, connected, or joined to a motor vehicle at all times while parked on a public street, alley, or highway, so that the vehicle and trailer may be immediately driven away.

SECTION II. Addition of Chapter 8.38 to Code.

Chapter 8.38 is hereby added to Title 8 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) of the Montclair Municipal Code to read as follows:

Chapter 8.38 — PARKING, STANDING, AND STOPPING OF OVERSIZED AND

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND UNATTACHED TRAILERS ON PUBLIC STREETS AND

HIGHWAYS
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8.38.010 – Prohibited Parking on Public Streets, Alleys, and Highways.

A. Prohibited Parking. Unless otherwise exempted by this Section or other applicable law, the stopping, standing, parking, or leaving of any oversized vehicle and/or unattached trailer within the City shall be prohibited as follows:

1. Residential District. Unless otherwise exempted by this Section, no oversized vehicle or unattached trailer shall be stopped, parked, or left standing on any public street, alley, or highway within any Residential District of the City at any time.

2. Non–Residential District.
a. Unless otherwise exempted by this Section, no unattached trailer shall be stopped, parked, or left standing within any non– Residential District at any time.
b. Unless otherwise exempted by this Section, no oversized vehicle shall be stopped, parked, or left standing within any non– Residential District between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the succeeding day.

B. Exemptions. Section 8.38.010.A of this Code shall not apply to the following vehicles:

1. Any oversized vehicle, excluding any unattached trailer, actively engaged in loading or unloading of goods, wares, or merchandise from or to any building or structure.
a. oversized vehicles actively engaged in loading or unloading shall park at the street curb immediately adjacent to the residence or building, or within 400 feet of the residence or building if the former area is not available for parking due to curb configuration or codified parking restrictions;

3. Any oversized vehicle or unattached trailer belonging to a Federal, State, or Local governmental agency, or a public utility, while the operator of the vehicle is conducting official business;

5. Any oversized vehicle, excluding any unattached trailer, lawfully parked, stopped, or standing in an authorized commercial loading zone;

6. Any oversized vehicle or unattached trailer involved in an emergency or being repaired under emergency conditions. a. Emergency parking may be allowed for 24 consecutive
hours where an oversized vehicle or unattached trailer is left parked on a public street or highway because of a mechanical breakdown or because of physical incapacity of the driver or owner. However, emergency repairs and/or conditions shall not include routine or normal maintenance, nor extensive mechanical repairs;

7. Any vehicle or unattached trailer engaged in activity allowed under a permit issued by the Department of Public Works.

8. Any recreational vehicle, excluding unattached trailers, displaying a current and valid permit issued pursuant to the provisions of Sections

8.38.030 or 8.38.040 of this Code.

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C. Location. Unless otherwise exempted by law, no oversized vehicle or unattached trailer may be parked in a location that creates or exacerbates a dangerous traffic safety condition, including, but not limited to, any location that:

1. Is within fifty feet (50’) of any intersection or greater distance as determined by the City Engineer;

2. Is within five feet (5’) of the curb cut of any driveway, or greater distance as determined by the City Engineer;

3. Blocks or hinders a traffic lane;

4. Blocks or interferes with critical sight lines for driveways, alleyways, or streets;

5. Blocks or hinders the visibility of a traffic control device; or

6. Any location, inclusive of the above, where the City Engineer has caused signage to be installed prohibiting the parking of oversized vehicle or unattached trailers to eliminate or mitigate hazardous conditions, or to otherwise comply with provisions of this ordinance.

D. Towing Authority. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22651(n) (as that provision may be amended from time to time), the Chief of Police, or designee thereof, is hereby authorized to remove any oversized vehicle or unattached trailer (as these terms are defined in this Chapter) that is parked on any street, alley, or highway in violation of this Chapter.

Section 8.38.020 – Notice.

With the exception of as applied to alleys, the prohibitions and restrictions contained in Section 8.38.010 shall not be effective until signs or markings providing adequate notice of the prohibitions and restrictions of Section 8.38.010 have been erected, installed, or placed at City limits and/or other appropriate locations as determined by the City Engineer, in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 22507.

Section 8.38.030 – Temporary Parking Permit for Recreational Vehicles.

A. In a manner that is consistent with the provisions of this Section, the City Manager (or designee thereof) is authorized to adopt procedural rules and regulations governing a process for the issuance, denial, and revocation of permits for any resident of the City authorizing the temporary parking of recreational vehicles on a public street.

B. No permit authorizing the temporary parking of a recreational vehicle on a public street shall issue to any person other than a resident of the City.

C. Application. Any City resident seeking a permit for the temporary parking of a recreational vehicle on a public street shall submit a completed application, on a City–approved form, to the City Manager (or designee thereof). Said application shall be accompanied by a fee as set by Council resolution, and shall contain, at a minimum, the following:

1. The name and address of the City resident requesting the permit;

2. Proof of residency in a manner approved by the City Manager (or designee thereof);

3. The make and model of the recreational vehicle to be temporarily parked on a public street or highway, along with the Vehicle Identification Number and/or license plate number;

4. Proof of ownership, lease, or rental of the recreational vehicle to be temporarily parked on a public street or highway, or, alternatively, a statement under penalty of perjury that the owner of the recreational vehicle is a bona fide guest of the applicant in a manner approved by the City Manager (or designee thereof);
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5. A statement under penalty of perjury that the recreational vehicle will not be used for overnight camping, lodging, or other accommodation purposes while parked on the public street;

6. The signature of the resident/applicant; and,

7. Such other information as the City Manager (or designee thereof) deems necessary for the administration and enforcement of this Chapter as specified on the application form required by this Section.

D. Quantity. No more than ten (10) Short–Term RV Permits and two (2) Long–Term RV Permits authorizing the temporary parking of a recreational vehicle on a public street shall be issued relating to any one address in any one calendar year.

E. Duration. No permit issued pursuant to this Section for the temporary parking of a recreational vehicle on a public street shall be valid for a period exceeding the following period of time:

1. Short–Term RV Permit – A Short–Term RV Permit shall be valid for a period of seventy–two (72) consecutive hours.

2. Long–Term RV Permit – A Long–Term RV Permit shall be valid for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days.

F. Frequency.

1. No more than one (1) permit of any duration shall be issued and valid at any time for the same address.

2. No permit issued pursuant to this Section for the temporary parking of a recreational vehicle on a public street shall be valid for any period of time within twenty–four (24) hours of the expiration of another permit for the same address.

G. Parking Location. No person shall cause or allow the parking of a recreational vehicle on any public street pursuant to a permit issued under this Section unless it is located on either side of the street of the same block as the resident’s address. Issuance of a permit shall not guarantee a parking space, and parking spaces shall be on a first come, first served basis.

1. Dangerous Traffic Safety Condition. Notwithstanding any permit authorizing the temporary parking of a recreational vehicle on a public street, no recreational vehicle may be parked in a location that creates or exacerbates a dangerous traffic safety condition, including, but not limited to, any location that:
a. Is within fifty feet (50’) of any intersection, or greater distance as determined by the City Engineer;
b. Is within five feet (5’) of the curb cut of any driveway, or greater distance as determined by the City Engineer;
c. Blocks or hinders a traffic lane;
d. Blocks or interferes with critical sight lines for driveways, alleyways, or streets;
e. Blocks or hinders the visibility of a traffic control device; or f. Any location, inclusive of the above, where the City Engineer has caused signage to be installed prohibiting the parking of oversized vehicle or unattached trailers to eliminate or mitigate hazardous conditions, or to otherwise comply with provisions of this ordinance.

2. Where strict adherence to Subsection 8.38.030.G results in a violation of Subsection 8.38.030.G.1, the City Manager (or designee thereof) may authorize the temporary parking of a recreational vehicle on a public street in an alternate location.

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H. Camping or Lodging Prohibited. Recreational vehicles parked on public streets shall not be used for sleeping, cooking, camping, or other residential purposes.

Section 8.38.040 – Disability Parking Permit for Recreational Vehicles.

A. In a manner that is consistent with the provisions of this Section, the City Manager (or designee thereof) is authorized to adopt procedural rules and regulations governing a process for the issuance, denial, and revocation of permits authorizing the temporary parking of recreational vehicles on a public street to any resident of the City who possesses a distinguishing disabled placard or license plate property issued pursuant to the California Vehicle Code.

B. No permit issued pursuant to this Section authorizing the temporary parking of a recreational vehicle on a public street shall issue to any person other than a resident of the City.

1. The name and address of the City resident requesting the permit;

2. Proof of residency in a manner approved by the City Manager (or designee thereof);

3. The make and model of the recreational vehicle to be temporarily parked on a public street, along with the Vehicle Identification Number and/or license plate number;

4. Proof of ownership, lease, or rental of the recreational vehicle to be temporarily parked on a public street or, alternatively, a statement under penalty of perjury that the owner of the recreational vehicle is a bona fide guest of the applicant in a manner approved by the City Manager (or designee thereof);

5. Proof of a valid disabled license plate issued for the recreational vehicle or a disabled placard properly issued pursuant to the California Vehicle Code;

6. Proof in a manner approved by the City Manager (or designee thereof) that the proposed parking location is necessary to provide access to a specific fixed residential address sited with a lawful dwelling unit at which the person resides or to a specific facility or facilities at which the person is employed or receives services;

7. Proof in a manner approved by the City Manager (or designee thereof) that by reason of the disability which warranted issuance of the California distinguishing placard or license plate, the recreational vehicle is specially equipped and necessary to accommodate the disability of the person seeking the permit so that a reasonable modification to the City’s on–street parking regulations is warranted under State and Federal law.

8. A statement under penalty of perjury that the recreational vehicle will not be used for overnight camping, lodging, or other accommodation purposes while parked on the public street;

9. The signature of the resident/applicant; and,

10. Such other information as the City Manager (or designee thereof) deems necessary for the administration and enforcement of this Chapter as specified on the application form required by this Section.

D. Duration. A parking permit issued under the provisions of this Section shall be valid so long as the person remains disabled, but for no longer than twelve (12) months.

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application with all information set forth under Subsection 8.38.040.C, accompanied by a fee as set by Council resolution, at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to expiration.

F. Parking Location. No person shall cause or allow the parking of a recreational vehicle on any public street pursuant to a permit issued under this Section unless it is located on either side of the street of the same block as the resident’s address. Issuance of a permit shall not guarantee a parking space, and parking spaces shall be on a first come, first served basis.

1. Dangerous Traffic Safety Condition. Notwithstanding any permit authorizing the temporary parking of a recreational vehicle on a public street, no recreational vehicle may be parked in a location that creates or exacerbates a dangerous traffic safety condition, including, but not limited to, any location that:
a. Is within fifty feet (50’) of an intersection, or greater distance as determined by the City Engineer;
b. Is within five feet (5’) of the curb cut of any driveway, or greater distance as determined by the City Engineer;
c. Blocks or hinders a traffic lane;
d. Blocks or interferes with critical sight lines for driveways, alleyways, or streets;
e. Blocks or hinders the visibility of a traffic control device; or f. Any location, inclusive of the above, where the City Engineer has caused signage to be installed prohibiting the parking of oversized vehicle or unattached trailers to eliminate or mitigate hazardous conditions, or to otherwise comply with provisions of this ordinance.

2. Where strict adherence to Subsection 8.38.040.F results in a violation of Subsection 8.38.040.F.1, the City Manager (or designee thereof) may authorize the temporary parking of a recreational vehicle on a public street in an alternate location.

G. Accessible Parking Designation. Any person seeking approval of and/or utilizing a designated on–street parking space for physically disabled persons shall adhere to the requirements and prohibitions of Chapter 10.60 of this Code.

H. Camping or Lodging Prohibited. Recreational vehicles parking on public streets shall not be used for sleeping, cooking, camping, or other residential purposes.

Section 8.38.050 – Additional Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures and Conditions of Recreational Vehicle Permits.

The City Manager (or designee thereof) shall have the authority to promulgate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regulating the issuance, use, suspension, and/or revocation of Recreational Vehicle Permits in a manner that is consistent with the purpose of this Chapter and other applicable laws – including the imposition of conditions upon any permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.

Section 8.38.060 – Applicability of Other Laws.

A. Nothing in this Chapter, nor any permit or authorization issued pursuant to this Chapter, shall authorize any oversized vehicle or unattached trailer to be parked, stopped, or left standing in violation of any provision of the California Vehicle Code or any other provision of the Montclair Municipal Code. Nor shall any provision of this Chapter limit or preclude the enforcement of any other applicable law.

B. If a vehicle is classified as both an oversized vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle (as each of these terms are defined in Section 8.02.010 of this Code), the more restrictive regulation set forth in this Code pertaining to the stopping, standing, or parking of said vehicle shall apply.

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Section 8.38.070 – Violations and Penalties.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to park, stop, or leave standing any oversized vehicle or unattached trailer in violation of the provisions of this Chapter or any condition imposed upon any Recreational Vehicle Permit.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person to transfer, sell, rent, or lease any permit issued pursuant to this Chapter or to allow any such permit to be used by any person other than a guest of that person, either with or without consideration, except as authorized by this Chapter or any applicable rule, regulation, policy, procedure, or condition of a permit.

C. It shall be unlawful for any person to borrow, buy, or otherwise acquire a permit issued pursuant to this Chapter, or to use or display any such permit, except as authorized by this Chapter or any applicable rule, regulation, policy, procedure, or condition of a permit.

D. Notwithstanding Section 1.12.010 of this Code, a violation of this Chapter is subject to a civil penalty in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 40200, except as follows:

1. Any violation of Section 8.38.070.B or of
Section 8.38.070.C shall constitute a misdemeanor offense and shall be punishable in accordance with Section 1.12.010 of this Code.

SECTION III. Severability.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional.

SECTION IV. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after passage.

SECTION V. Posting.

The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and cause the same to be posted pursuant to Government Code Section 36933.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this XX day of XX, 2025.

Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk
I, Andrea M. Myrick, City Clerk of the City of Montclair, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 25–1013 of said City, which was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the XX day of XX, 2025, and finally passed not less than five (5) days thereafter on the XX day of XX, 20XX, by the following vote, to–wit:

AYES: XX
NOES: XX
ABSTAIN: XX
ABSENT: XX

Andrea M. Myrick
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025
SECTION: CONSENT - ADMIN. REPORTS
ITEM NO.: 1
FILE I.D.: FIN520
DEPT.: FINANCE
PREPARER: J. KULBECK
SUBJECT: CONSIDER RECEIVING AND FILING OF TREASURER'S REPORT REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The City Council is requested to consider receiving and filing the City of Montclair Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 30, 2025.

BACKGROUND: Included in the City Council’s agenda packet is a copy of the Treasurer's Report for the period ending September 30, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT: Routine—report of City's cash and investments.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 30, 2025.

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CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025
SECTION: CONSENT - ADMIN. REPORTS
ITEM NO.: 2
FILE I.D.: FIN540
DEPT.: FINANCE
PREPARER: A. VONG/V. FLORES
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER AND PAYROLL

DOCUMENTATION
REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The City Council is requested to consider approval and ratification of the Warrant Register and Payroll Documentation.

BACKGROUND: Mayor Pro Tem Martinez examined the Warrant Register dated November 3, 2025; and the Payroll Documentation dated October 19, 2025, and recommended their approval.

FISCAL IMPACT: The City Manager authorized the Warrant Register dated November 3, 2025, totaling $1,413,818.95.

The Payroll Documentation dated October 19, 2025, totals $1,016,992.99 gross, with $672,477.21 net being the total cash disbursement.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve and ratify the above– referenced Warrant Register and Payroll Documentation.

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CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025
SECTION: CONSENT - ADMIN. REPORTS
ITEM NO.: 3
FILE I.D.: FIN510
DEPT.: SA
PREPARER: C. RAMIREZ
SUBJECT: CONSIDER RECEIVING AND FILING OF TREASURER'S REPORT REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The City Council acting as Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors (Successor Agency Board) is requested to consider receiving and filing the Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 30, 2025, pursuant to state law.

BACKGROUND: Included in the Successor Agency Board’s agenda packet is a copy of the Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Treasurer's Report for the period ending September 30, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT: Routine—report of the Successor Agency's cash.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Successor Agency Board receive and file the Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 30, 2025.

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CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025
SECTION: CONSENT - ADMIN. REPORTS
ITEM NO.: 4
FILE I.D.: FIN530
DEPT.: SA
PREPARER: C. RAMIREZ
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The City Council acting as Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors is requested to consider receiving and filing the Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Warrant Register for the month ending September 30, 2025, pursuant to state law.

BACKGROUND: Vice Chair Martinez has examined the Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Warrant Register dated 09.01.25-09.30.25 in the amounts of $6,540.99 for the Combined Operating Fund and $0.00 for the Redevelopment Obligation Retirement Funds, and finds it to be in order.

FISCAL IMPACT: Routine—report of Agency's obligations.

RECOMMENDATION: Vice Chair Martinez recommends the City Council as Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors approve the Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Warrant Register for the period ending September 30, 2025.

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CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025
SECTION: CONSENT - ADMIN. REPORTS
ITEM NO.: 5
FILE I.D.: FIN525
DEPT.: MHC
PREPARER: C. RAMIREZ
SUBJECT: CONSIDER RECEIVING AND FILING OF TREASURER'S REPORT REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The Montclair Housing Corporation Board of Directors is requested to receive and file the Montclair Housing Corporation Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 30, 2025, pursuant to state law.

BACKGROUND: Included in the Montclair Housing Corporation Board agenda packet is a copy of the Treasurer's Report for the period ending September 30, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT: Routine—report of the Montclair Housing Corporation's cash and investments.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Montclair Housing Corporation Board of Directors receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 30, 2025.

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CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025
SECTION: CONSENT - ADMIN. REPORTS
ITEM NO.: 6
FILE I.D.: FIN545
DEPT.: MHC
PREPARER: C. RAMIREZ
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The Montclair Housing Corporation Board of Directors is requested to consider receiving and filing the Warrant Register for the month ending September 30, 2025, pursuant to state law.

BACKGROUND: Vice Chair Martinez has examined the Warrant Register dated 09.01.25–

09.30.25 in the amount of $119,145.28 for the Montclair Housing Corporation and finds it to be in order.

FISCAL IMPACT: Routine—report of Montclair Housing Corporation's obligations.

RECOMMENDATION: Vice Chair Martinez recommends the Montclair Housing Corporation Board of Directors approve the Warrant Register for the period ending September 30, 2025.

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CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025
SECTION: CONSENT - ADMIN. REPORTS
ITEM NO.: 7
FILE I.D.: FIN525
DEPT.: MHA
PREPARER: C. RAMIREZ
SUBJECT: CONSIDER RECEIVING AND FILING OF TREASURER'S REPORT REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The Montclair Housing Authority Commission is requested to receive and file the Montclair Housing Authority Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 30, 2025, pursuant to state law.

BACKGROUND: Included in the Montclair Housing Authority Commission’s agenda packet is a copy of the Treasurer's Report for the period ending September 30, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT: Routine—report of Montclair Housing Authority's obligations.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Montclair Housing Authority Commission receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 30, 2025.

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CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025
SECTION: CONSENT - ADMIN. REPORTS
ITEM NO.: 8
FILE I.D.: FIN545
DEPT.: MHA
PREPARER: C. RAMIREZ
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The Montclair Housing Authority Commission is requested to consider receiving and filing the Warrant Register for the month ending September 30, 2025, pursuant to state law.

BACKGROUND: Vice Chair Martinez has examined the Warrant Register dated 09.01.25–

09.30.25 in the amount of $0.00 for the Montclair Housing Authority and finds it to be in order.

FISCAL IMPACT: Routine—report of Montclair Housing Authority's obligations.

RECOMMENDATION: Vice Chair Martinez recommends the Montclair Housing Authority Commission approve the Warrant Register for the period ending September 30, 2025.

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AGENDA REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025
SECTION: ADMIN. REPORTS
ITEM NO.: 9
FILE I.D.: VEH450
DEPT.: POLICE
PREPARER: J. MICHEL
SUBJECT: CONSIDER AUTHORIZING AN $87,266 APPROPRIATION FROM THE FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2026 DODGE DURANGO FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE AND A 2026 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE FOR THE HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) 50 TASK FORCE FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET

GROUP FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING A $9,300 APPROPRIATION FROM THE STATE ASSET

FORFEITURE FUND TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL REQUIRED EMERGENCY AND RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE 2026 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE FROM 10–8 RETROFIT, INC.

CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE REASSIGNMENT OF A 2018 FORD INTERCEPTOR (UNIT 403) TO THE DETECTIVE BUREAU
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING REINSTATEMENT OF A SURPLUS 2016 FORD INTERCEPTOR (UNIT 404) AND ASSIGNMENT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT TEAM
REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The City Council is requested to consider authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango for administrative use and a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse for the High–Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) 50 Task Force to replace two vehicles currently being used by administrative personnel in the Police Department; authorizing an appropriation from the State Asset Forfeiture Fund for the purchase and installation of emergency and radio equipment for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse; and authorizing the reassignment of a 2018 Ford Interceptor (Unit 403) to the Detective Bureau for investigations, and a 2016 Ford Interceptor (Unit 404) to the Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team (SET).

BACKGROUND: The Police Department proposes to utilize Federal Asset Forfeiture funds to purchase a 2026 Dodge Durango for administrative use and a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse for the HIDTA 50 Task Force. Currently, the Police Department has a compliment of five detectives and one supervisor assigned to the Detective Bureau. The proposed purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango would replace a 2018 Ford Interceptor (Unit 403), which remains in good working condition and has low mileage. Upon replacement, Unit 403 will be reassigned to the Detective Bureau to supplement the investigative fleet.

During the past year, the Police Department has increased its staffing in investigations to include a newly created detective position for the HIDTA 50 Task Force. At its regular meeting on September 15, 2025, the City Council declared a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder (Unit 452) surplus and approved its temporary use by this newly created detective position until a new vehicle could be purchased. The Department now seeks to replace Unit 452 with a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, after which Unit 452 will be removed from the fleet and made available for parts or for sale at auction.

MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 29 of 44 The Police Department researched multiple vehicles that could accommodate the needs of the detective assigned to the HIDTA 50 Task Force. The Chevrolet Traverse is considered a full–size crossover Sports Utility Vehicle with adequate performance, has increased cargo space to aid the detective with storing their issued equipment, and would support the Task Force’s needs by supplementing it with a vehicle different from those frequently used by law enforcement to further assist during surveillance operations.

The Department of Justice’s Asset Forfeiture Program requires vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) for all purchases made with Federal Asset Forfeiture funds. Searching for dealerships in SAM proved to be quite challenging as the system does not provide a readily available list of vendors; instead, searches have to be conducted by entering dealership names and addresses with hopes of finding a dealership with a current registration in SAM. Several local vendors were either searched in SAM or contacted by phone, and staff was not successful in locating any that could fulfill this requirement. In the past, the Department has used National Auto Fleet Group for bids, and this dealership is in fact registered in SAM and could facilitate the purchase of the desired vehicles. For these reasons, the Police Department is requesting to use National Auto Fleet Group as a sole source vendor; the following bid quotations were received for the purchase of the two vehicles:

Vehicle Vendor Bid Amount
2026 Dodge Durango National Auto Fleet Group $41,184.13 2026 Chevrolet Traverse National Auto Fleet Group $46,081.67 Additionally, 10–8 Retrofit, Inc. is the Police Department’s current sole source vendor for emergency and radio equipment purchases for vehicles in its fleet. The Police Department has already secured funding for the purchase and installation of emergency and radio equipment for the 2026 Dodge Durango; however, the Department is requesting an appropriation from the State Asset Forfeiture Fund for the purchase and installation of equipment for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse; the following quotes were received from 10–8 Retrofit, Inc.:

DESCRIPTON COST
Unmarked vehicle equipment $ 6,883.81
Est. tax 593.58
Radio equipment 1,674.38
Est. tax 146.51
TOTAL : $ 9,298.28
Currently, the Police Department has members assigned to SET who do not have an unmarked vehicle assigned for their use. Unit 404, a 2016 Ford Interceptor vehicle, was declared as surplus at the October 3, 2022 City Council meeting; however, it has continued to be used by detectives due to a shortage of vehicles to accommodate current staffing levels. It is the Police Department’s recommendation that Unit 404 remain in the fleet and be repurposed for use by members of SET as an available unmarked unit for day–to–day operations.

MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 30 of 44 FISCAL IMPACT: If authorized by the City Council, funding for the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango and a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse would result in an appropriation of $87,266 from Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund 1144. Funding for the purchase and installation of required emergency and radio equipment for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse would result in an appropriation of $9,300 from State Asset Forfeiture Fund 1140.

Additionally, upon City Council approval, Unit 404 would no longer be designated a surplus vehicle and would therefore not be subject to future replacement under the Equipment Replacement Fund.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:

1. Authorize an $87,266 appropriation from Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund for the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango for Administrative use and a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) 50 Tasks Force from National Auto Fleet Group for the Police Department;

2. Authorize a $9,300 appropriation from State Asset Forfeiture Fund to purchase and install required emergency and radio equipment for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse from 10–8 Retrofit, Inc.;

3. Authorize the reassignment of a 2018 Ford Interceptor vehicle (Unit 403) to the Detective Bureau; and

4. Authorize the reinstatement of a surplus 2016 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicle (Unit 404) and assignment to the Police Department Special Enforcement Team.

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CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025
SECTION: CONSENT - AGREEMENTS
ITEM NO.: 1
FILE I.D.: PDT175
DEPT.: POLICE
PREPARER: J. REED
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT NO. 25–75 WITH JONES MAYER LAW FIRM TO

PROVIDE LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT,

SUBJECT TO ANY REVISIONS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE CITY ATTORNEY REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The law firm retained by the Police Department for legal services has recently closed, and a new law firm has been selected to provide these services. The City Council is requested to consider approval of Agreement No. 25–75 with Jones Mayer Law Firm to provide legal and consulting services for the Police Department. A copy of proposed Agreement No. 25–75 is attached for City Council review and consideration.

BACKGROUND: In addition to the City Attorney, the City of Montclair retains the services of several law firms specializing in specific areas of law, including legal support for litigation matters, Pitchess motions, subpoenas, public records requests, and critical incident consulting.

With the retirement of the law firm the City has primarily relied on over the past several decades for the aforementioned purposes, the Police Department has sought input from other agencies within the Inland Empire to identify law firms that provide exceptional support for these services. Jones Mayer Law Firm (Jones Mayer) has been recommended by multiple agencies to provide these legal services. Additionally, a senior attorney at Jones Mayer is a member of the San Bernardino County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff Association, where they regularly attend meetings and provide training and legal updates. Several agencies within the Inland Empire utilize the services of Jones Mayer for a variety of situations, including, but not limited to, officer–involved shootings, critical incidents, in–custody death investigations, litigation, training, policy updates, and general consultation.

Like other agencies, the Montclair Police Department has been inundated with records subpoenas, public records requests, Pitchess motions, and requests for administrative investigation records. The release of such records normally requires individual analysis to ensure proper responses to such requests. Jones Mayer provides experienced attorneys and paralegals to assist Montclair Police command staff members and records supervisor with such requests when needed, ensuring timely responses and the prompt release of responsive records.

The legal services to be provided by Jones Mayer are as follows: legal advice concerning law enforcement policies, procedures, and practices; labor advice and/or representation concerning law enforcement officers and Police Department employees; defense of civil rights actions; or other litigation involving the Police Department on an as–needed basis, upon request by the Chief of Police or City staff and in consultation with the City Attorney.

MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 32 of 44 On November 4, 2019, the City Council delegated to the City Attorney the authority to establish interim retainer agreements with specialized legal counsel in urgent situations, with the understanding that the City Council must approve the retainer agreement at a later date. Due to multiple time–sensitive matters requiring legal guidance, City Attorney Robbins authorized the Police Department to begin utilizing the services of Jones Mayer while the terms of the retainer agreement were under review and prior to City Council approval. The final proposal from Jones Mayer Law Firm is now presented for approval by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed fees for the abovementioned legal services are outlined in Agreement No. 25–75 and are summarized below:

Proposed Hourly Rates
Attorney $300
Paralegals $150
The City would pay for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by Jones Mayer as listed in proposed Agreement No. 25–75, including, but not limited to the following:

City will pay all “costs” in connection with Jones Mayer’s (Law Firm) representation under this Agreement. Costs will be advanced by Law Firm and then billed to the City of Montclair (Client). The anticipated costs for representation under this Agreement include, but are not limited to, mileage at current IRS rate, round trip, to appear at any hearing or conference, messenger service fees and overnight delivery fees. The hourly rate identified above includes photocopying expenses (under 100 pages). Actual costs for large reproduction projects (100+ pages) if performed by an outside service will be charged, or $0.10 per page (b/w) and $0.20 per page (color) if performed in house, and any other expense not listed above which becomes necessary to the successful resolution of a client matter.

Since these services are used on an as–needed basis, the exact fiscal impact is currently unknown. Funds for attorney services are currently included in the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Budget in Program 4801 City Attorney.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve Agreement No. 25–75 with Jones Mayer Law Firm to provide legal and consulting services for the Police Department, subject to any revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney.

MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 33 of 44 Agreement No. 25-75

LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
for

CITY OF MONTCLAIR

1. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES. This Agreement is made between JONES MAYER, hereafter referred to as “Law Firm,” and the City of Montclair, hereafter referred to as “Client.”
This Agreement is required by Business and Professions Code section 6148 and is intended to fulfill the requirements of that section.

2. LEGAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED. The legal services to be provided by Law Firm to Client are as follows: legal advice concerning law enforcement policies, procedures and practices, labor advice and/or representation concerning law enforcement officers and Police Department employees, defense of civil rights actions or other litigation involving the Police Department, on an as-needed basis, upon request by the Chief of Police in consultation with the City Attorney’s Office. Said legal services and representation are assigned to Law Firm, upon request. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years, unless otherwise terminated by either Party hereto as set forth below in Paragraph 9.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATTORNEY AND CLIENT. Law Firm will perform the legal services called for under this Agreement, keep Client informed of progress and developments, and respond promptly to Client’s inquiries and communications. Client will be truthful and cooperative with Law Firm and keep Law Firm reasonably informed of developments; as well as make timely payments required under this Agreement.

4. ATTORNEY’S FEES. Client will pay Law Firm for attorney’s fees for the legal services provided under this Agreement at the rate of $300 per hour for attorney representation under this Agreement and $150 per hour for a paralegal. Law Firm will charge in minimum units of one tenth of an hour.

Law Firm will charge for all activities undertaken in providing legal services to Client under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the following: Travel, meetings, court appearances, correspondence and legal documents (review and preparation), legal research and telephone consultations.

Client acknowledges that Law Firm has made no promise about the total amount of attorney’s fees to be incurred by Client under this Agreement.

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5. RATE GUARANTEE. We will freeze our rates for a period of two years, with rates to increase thereafter based upon the Consumer Price Index increase for the prior year utilizing the standard as established by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor for consumers in the Los Angeles area, or another mutually agreed upon index.

6. COSTS. Client will pay all “costs” in connection with Law Firm’s representation under this Agreement. Costs will be advanced by Law Firm and then billed to Client. The anticipated costs for representation under this Agreement include, but are not limited to, mileage at current IRS rate, round trip, to appear at any hearing or conference, messenger service fees and overnight delivery fees. The hourly rate identified above includes photocopying expenses (under 100 pages). Actual costs for large reproduction projects (100+ pages) if performed by an outside service will be charged, or $0.10 per page (b/w) and $0.20 per page (color) if performed in house, and any other expense not listed above which becomes necessary to the successful resolution of a client matter.

7. INSURANCE. Law Firm will at all times maintain the following insurance coverage:

Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions $2,000,000/$4,000,000 General Liability $2,000,000/$4,000,000
Auto Liability $1,000,000 (including hired and
non-hired)
Workers Compensation State Mandated Limits or higher
Prior to starting work under this agreement, Law Firm will provide certificates of coverage for the above policies.

8. REPRESENTATION OF ADVERSE INTERESTS. Client is informed that the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California require the Client’s informed written consent before an attorney may begin or continue to represent the Client when the attorney has had a relationship with another party interested in the subject matter of the attorney’s proposed representation of the Client. Client and Law Firm are not aware of any potential conflicts and have discussed them in detail. Law Firm will consult with Client in accordance with the requirements of the Rules of Professional Conduct as to any new matters assigned to Law Firm after the entering of this Agreement regarding any potential conflicts of interest relating to such new matters.

9. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. Client may discharge Law Firm, pursuant to state law, by written notice effective when received by Law Firm.

Notwithstanding the discharge, Client will be obligated to pay Law Firm its last statement MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 35 of 44 Agreement No. 25–75
within thirty (30) days as set forth under the terms of this Agreement. Law Firm may terminate this Agreement upon providing sixty days’ notice to Client in writing.

10. STATEMENTS AND PAYMENTS. Law Firm will send Client monthly statements indicating attorney fees and costs incurred and their basis, any amount applied for deposits, and any current balance owed. If no attorney fees or costs are incurred for a particular month, or if they are minimal, the statement may be held and combined with that for the following month. Any balance will be paid in full within thirty (30) days after the statement is mailed and within thirty (30) days after final statement is submitted due to discharge of Law Firm

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties. No other Agreement, statement, or promise made on or before the effective date of this Agreement will be binding on the parties. The Parties acknowledge that each has had the opportunity to participate in the drafting of this Agreement and that the terms may not be construed against the other as the sole drafter of this Agreement.

12. SEVERABILITY IN EVENT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held in whole or in part to be unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of that provision and of the entire Agreement will be severable and remain in effect.

13. MODIFICATION BY SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be modified by subsequent Agreement of the parties only by an instrument in writing signed by both of them or an oral Agreement to the extent that the parties carry it out.

14. ARBITRATION OF FEE DISPUTE. If a dispute arises between Law Firm and Client regarding attorney’s fees under this Agreement and one of the parties files suit in any court other than small claims court, the non-filing party has the right to stay that suit by timely electing to arbitrate the dispute under Business and Professions Code sections 6200-6206, in which event the party filing suit must submit the matter to such arbitration.

15. ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS IN ACTION ON AGREEMENT. The prevailing party in any action or proceeding to enforce any provision of this Agreement will be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in that action or proceeding or in efforts to negotiate the matter.

16. FILE RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION. At the conclusion of this matter, we will retain your legal files for a period of 10 years after we close our file. At the expiration of the 10-year period, we will destroy these files unless you notify us in writing that you wish to take possession of them. We reserve the right to charge MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 36 of 44 Agreement No. 25–75
administrative fees and costs associated with researching, retrieving, copying and delivering such files.

17. EXECUTION. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by fax or electronic signature. In executing this Agreement, the Client warrants (i) by executing this Agreement, the Client is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement and (ii) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which the Client is bound.

18. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Law Firm may use artificial intelligence tools in our representation of Client. If we do so, we will ensure your confidential information is maintained in confidence and that any writing or analysis produced by generative artificial intelligence is edited or confirmed by an attorney before use. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of artificial intelligence tools, please let us know.

19. EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT. The effective date of this Agreement will be the date when it is executed by the last of the parties to do so.

The foregoing is agreed to by:

Dated: , 2025 CITY OF MONTCLAIR
Javier John Dutrey
Mayor
Attested:

Andrea M. Myrick
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:

Diane E. Robbins
City Attorney
Dated: , 2025 JONES MAYER
Richard D. Jones
President
MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 11/17/2025 Page 37 of 44 Personnel Committee Minutes – November 3, 2025 Page 1 of 1

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MONTCLAIR

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE HELD ON MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 2025, AT 5:02 P.M. IN THE CITY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, 5111 BENITO STREET,

MONTCLAIR, CALIFORNIA
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, Council Member Ruh, City Manager Starr, and Assistant City Manager/Director of
Human Services Richter
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Regular Personnel Committee Meeting of October 20, 2025.

Moved by Council Member Ruh, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Martinez, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting on October 20, 2025.

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT – None
V. CLOSED SESSION
At 5:03 p.m., the Personnel Committee went into Closed Session regarding personnel matters related to appointments, resignations/ terminations, and evaluations of employee performance.

At 5:20 p.m., the Personnel Committee returned from Closed Session.

Mayor Pro Tem Martinez stated that no announcements would be made at this time.

VI. ADJOURNMENT
At 5:20 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Martinez adjourned the Personnel Committee.

Submitted for Personnel Committee approval,
Edward C. Starr
City Manager
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PENDING

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.

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PENDING

APPROVAL
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
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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PENDING

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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PENDING

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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PENDING

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
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PENDING

APPROVAL
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
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