Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – November 17, 2025 Page 1 of 7
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, NOVEMBER 17, 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
Pastor Robert Edwards, Set Free Ministry, gave the invocation.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Planning Commissioner Johnson led meeting participants in the Pledge.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor/Chair Dutrey; Council Members/Directors Mendez and Lopez
City Manager/Executive Director Starr; Assistant City Manager/ Director of Human Services Richter; Director of Finance Kulbeck; Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia; Director of Community Development Diaz; Police Chief Reed Fire Chief Dierck; City Attorney Robbins; City Clerk Myrick
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez (excused); Council Member/ Director Ruh (excused)
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of New and Promoting Fire and New Police Department Employees
Fire Chief Dierck presented recently–promoted Assistant Fire Chief Nicoll, Fire Battalion Chief Duewell, and Fire Captain Granzow; and introduced newly–hired Firefighter/Paramedics Washington and Mora.
Police Chief Reed introduced newly hired Police Officer Anzaldo.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
• Heather Freeman, Volunteer Specialist at JustServe, announced that from November 28 to December 31, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–Day Saints will host a “giving machine” at the Galleria at Tyler Mall, which accepts donations to provide meals, hygiene products, work gear, housing supplies, pet supplies, and gift cards for veteran, children, and families in need.
• Montclair Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Tenice Johnson invited the community to upcoming Chamber–sponsored events including a networking “lunch mob” at Pancakes ‘R’ Us on November 20, and a free e–waste event at Alma Hofman Park on Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – November 17, 2025 Page 2 of 7 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 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. He requested the presentation and first reading for this item be continued to the next meeting due to the excused absences of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and Council Member Ruh.
ACTION – Consent Calendar
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Continue the first reading of Ordinance No. 25–1013 to Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers.
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Council Member Lopez
Council Member Mendez
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Lopez, Dutrey
None
None
Ruh, Martinez
RESULT: Motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez 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 Lopez
Council Member/Director Mendez
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Lopez, Dutrey
None
None
Ruh, Martinez
RESULT: Motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez absent).
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Joint Meeting — October 20, 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 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez absent).
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – November 17, 2025 Page 3 of 7 B Administrative Reports
1. Consider Receiving and Filing City Treasurer’s Report – September 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez absent).
2. Consider Approval of City Warrant Register and Payroll Documentation
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–2
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez absent).
3. Consider Receiving and Filing SA Treasurer’s Report – September 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–3
ACTING: Successor Agency Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez absent).
4. Consider Approval of SA Warrant Report – September 2025 ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–4
ACTING: Successor Agency Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez absent).
5. Consider Receiving and Filing MHC Treasurer’s Report – September 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–5
ACTING: Montclair Housing Corporation Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez absent).
6. Consider Approval of MHC Warrant Register – September 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–6
ACTING: Montclair Housing Corporation Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez absent).
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7. Consider Receiving and Filing of MHA Treasurer’s Report – September 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–7
ACTING: Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez absent).
8. Consider Approval of MHA Warrant Register – September 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–8
ACTING: Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez absent).
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
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
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–9
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez absent).
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
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Martinez absent).
D. Resolutions — None
IX. PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS — None
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – November 17, 2025 Page 5 of 7 X. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department Reports
1. Human Services — Upcoming Events
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Services Richter announced the following upcoming events and programs:
• Holly Jolly Holiday – Thursday, December 4, from 3:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Youth Center
• Montclair Police & Fire Department Spark of Love Food and Toy Drive – Friday, December 5, and Friday, December 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Montclair Costco
• Holiday Home Decoration Contest – submissions are due Friday, December 5, at 6:00 p.m.
• Holiday Food & Toy Basket Program – accepting donations through December 11.
2. Police — Dashing Through Montclair
Police Chief Reed announced Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be Dashing through Montclair on Saturday, December 6, from noon to 7:00 p.m. and encouraged the community to visit the City’s website to track the sleigh’s route.
B. City Attorney
City Attorney Robbins rescinded her request for the City Council to discuss the following matters in closed session:
1. Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(4) (Potential Litigation):
Two Cases
2. Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956(d)(1) (Pending Litigation):
Cholly v. City of Montclair
She requested the City Council meet in closed session to discuss the following matters:
2. Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956(d)(1) (Pending Litigation):
Ibanez v. City of Montclair
3. Pursuant to Gov Code §54956.8 (Real Property Negotiations):
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 Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – November 17, 2025 Page 6 of 7 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 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 — None
D. Mayor/Chair
Mayor/Chair Dutrey wished residents and staff a happy
Thanksgiving; stated his intent to attend the memorial service for San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Nunez on
November 18; acknowledged staff for their commitment to the City during the rainy weather; and reported touring Serrano Middle and Ramona Elementary Schools with Ontario–Montclair School District Superintendent Hammond.
E. Council Members/Directors
1. Council Member/Director Mendez asked if the City still updates the information provided on the local public access channel, noting there is still information about the Inland Valley Humane Society.
City Manager Starr advised the vendor is discontinuing
providing this service, and the City is looking into the cost of supplies and materials to take over administration of the public access channel.
2. Council Member/Director Lopez inquired about construction activities on Benson Avenue and Palo Verde Street near the I–10 freeway; commended Fire Engineer/Paramedic Metzo for his diligent control of the fire truck while passing through a construction zone; and read a passage from the Thanksgiving proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln on October 3, 1883.
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – November 17, 2025 Page 7 of 7 Director of Public Works Heredia advised the gas company is performing work on Benson Avenue and Palo Verde Street, and will finish within the next two weeks.
F. Committee Meeting Minutes
The following committee minutes were received and filed for informational purposes:
1. Personnel Committee — November 3, 2025
XI. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:40 p.m., the City Council went into closed session to discuss pending litigation and real property negotiations.
XII. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
At 7:57 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.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:57 p.m., the City Council, Successor Agency Board, Montclair Housing Corporation Board, Montclair Housing Authority Commission, and Montclair Community Foundation Board were adjourned.
Submitted for City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority
Commission/Montclair Community Foundation Board approval, Andrea Myrick,
City Clerk