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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, DECEMBER 15, 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
Dianna Delgado, Chaplain of the Streets, gave the invocation.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member/Director Lopez led meeting participants in the Pledge.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor/Chair Dutrey; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez, Council Members/Directors Ruh, Lopez, and Mendez
City Manager/Executive Director Starr; Assistant City Manager/ Director of Human Services Richter; Director of Finance Kulbeck; Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia; Director of Community Development Diaz; Fire Chief Dierck; City Attorney Robbins; City Clerk Myrick
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. Community Activities Commission (CAC) Presentation of 2025 Holiday Home Decoration Contest Winners
CAC Vice Chair Rangel announced the winners of the City’s 27th Annual Holiday Home Decoration Contest. Of the 16 nominations received, the CAC selected three winners, as follows:
• All about Christmas: The Torres Family, 4910 Howard St. • Light Up the Holidays: The Flores Family, 9917 Pradera Ave. • Disney Holiday Cheer: The Gonzalez Family, 9932 Geneva Ave.
Mayor Dutrey and the City Council presented the winning families with award certificates and gift cards to Montclair restaurants.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
• Henry Fung urged Council Member Lopez’s resignation, citing the court ruling, financial impacts to the City from legal costs, and his belief that Lopez does not represent residents’ interests. • Resident Alice Garcia referenced the trial findings against Council Member Lopez, criticized his lack of accountability, called for his resignation, and urged additional disciplinary action if he does not resign.
• Resident Bruce Culp expressed sympathy for the victims’ families and urged limits on Council Member Lopez’s participation in City business, repayment of legal costs, and exploration of legal measures restricting his public office role.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consider Approval of Projects and Prioritization of Funding for the Fiscal Year 2026–27 Community Development Block Grant Program
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – December 15, 2025 Page 2 of 8 Mayor Dutrey opened the public hearing, and invited comments from the public. Seeing no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.
ACTION – Public Hearing – Item A
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Approve the following projects and prioritization of funding for the Fiscal Year 2026–27 Community
Development Block Grant Program:
Code Enforcement Program $ 50,000
Renovations to Reeder Ranch 150,000
Graffiti Abatement 29,000
Senior Transportation Services
(Golden Express Transportation) 8,269
TOTAL $237,629
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Mayor Dutrey
Council Member Lopez
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Lopez, Ruh, Martinez Dutrey
None
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 5–0.
B. Second Reading — Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 25–1013 Amending the Montclair Municipal Code to Regulate the Parking of Oversized Vehicles and Unattached Trailers on Public Streets Mayor Dutrey 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.
Council Member Lopez received clarification regarding the parking permit process and that permit software has not yet been selected nor is it part of the ordinance, and that the number of complaints includes homeless living in RVs; was informed that AB 413 requires a 20–foot setback for all vehicles, and the ordinance imposes a 50– foot setback for oversized vehicles for visibility at intersections and crosswalks; and in response to concerns regarding home–based businesses was informed of the City’s prohibition on home–based businesses that require oversized vehicle storage.
ACTION – Public Hearing – Item B
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Conduct the second reading by number and title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 25–1013 amending the
Montclair Municipal Code to regulate the parking of
oversized vehicles and unattached trailers on public
streets.
Direct staff to implement the ordinance with a focus on complaint–based enforcement, emphasizing serious
health and safety concerns over proactive measures;
ensure updates are provided to the Public Works
Committee regarding the public education campaign,
development of the permitting system, implementation,
and enforcement efforts; and report back to the City
Council as appropriate with any recommended code
modifications or updates related to the ordinance.
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Mayor Dutrey
Council Member Mendez
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Lopez, Ruh, Martinez Dutrey
None
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 5–0.
C. Second Reading — Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 25–1016 Amending Specific Chapters of Title 10 of the Montclair Municipal Code Related to the Adoption of Building Codes to Regulate Construction in the City of Montclair
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:
• Paul Kilsmier questioned changes to building codes related to healthcare facilities due to recent legislation, which overrides the City’s input on building regulations in conjunction with Planned Parenthood Facilities. He advised the City of Fontana’s rejection of a Planned Parenthood project was overturned due to this new law.
Seeing no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez stepped out of the Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m.
Building Official Westerlin presented the updated changes to building codes, highlighting substantial changes.
Council Member Lopez received clarification that these updated building codes are imposed by the state and the City can only make them more strict, not less.
ACTION – Public Hearing – Item C
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 25–1016 amending specific chapters of title 10 of the Montclair M
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Council Member Lopez
Council Member Ruh
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Lopez, Ruh, Martinez, Dutrey
None
None
Martinez
RESULT: Motion carried 4–0–1 (Martinez absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez returned at 8:05 p.m.
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 Ruh
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Lopez, Ruh, Martinez, Dutrey
None
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 5–0.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Joint Meeting — November 17, 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 5–0.
B. Administrative Reports
1. Consider Receiving and Filing City Treasurer’s Report – October 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
2. Consider Approval and Ratification of Warrant Register and Payroll Documentation
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–2
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
3. Consider Receiving and Filing SA Treasurer’s Report – October 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–3
ACTING: Successor Agency Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
4. Consider Approval of SA Warrant Report – October 2025 ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–4
ACTING: Successor Agency Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
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5. Consider Receiving and Filing MHC Treasurer’s Report – October 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–5
ACTING: Montclair Housing Corporation Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
6. Consider Approval of MHC Warrant Register – October 2025 ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–6
ACTING: Montclair Housing Corporation Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
7. Consider Receiving and Filing of MHA Treasurer’s Report – October 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–7
ACTING: Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
8. Consider Approval of MHA Warrant Register – October 2025 ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–8
ACTING: Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
9. Consider Amending the 2024–2029 Capital Improvement
Program to Include the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Target Area Alley Improvement Project
Consider Authorizing a $176,650 Appropriation from CDBG Funds for Costs Related to the CDBG Target Area Alley
Improvement Project
Consider Authorizing Staff to Advertise for Bid Proposals for the CDBG Target Area Alley Improvement Project
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–9
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
C. Agreements
1. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–77, Amendment
No. 1 to Agreement No. 22–51 with AGA Engineers, Inc. for Traffic Engineering Design Services for the Monte Vista Avenue Street Widening & Street Rehabilitation Project, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City
Attorney
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
2. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–78 with TKE
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Improvements, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
Consider Authorizing a $33,000 Appropriation from the
2021 Lease Revenue Bond for Costs Related to Agreement
No. 25– 79
Consider Authorizing Staff to file a CEQA Notice of
Categorical Exemption for SRTS – Montera Elementary
School Improvements
Council Members Mendez and Lopez received clarification regarding the limited response from prequalified engineering firms, the one–year term, and contract scope for design only.
Mayor Dutrey requested that the list of prequalified firms be distributed to the City Council.
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–2
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
3. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 25–79 with TKE
Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for the Orchard Street Safety Improvement Project, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
Consider Authorizing a $45,000 Appropriation from 2021
Lease Revenue Bond Funds for Costs Related to Agreement No. 25–79
Consider Authorizing Staff to File a CEQA Notice of
Categorical Exemption for the Orchard Street Safety
Improvement Project
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–3
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
D. Resolutions
1. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 25–3504 Authorizing the Salaries and Classification Titles for City Employees on a Consolidated Salary Schedule
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item D–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
IX. PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS — None
X. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department Reports — None
B. City Attorney
City Attorney Robbins requested the City Council meet in closed session concerning the following:
1. Pursuant to GC §54956.9(d)(2) Regarding Potential Litigation One Potential Case
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2. Pursuant to GC §54956.9(d)(4) Regarding Potential Litigation One Potential Case
3. Pursuant to GC §54956(d)(1) Regarding Pending Litigation Ibanez v. Montclair
C. City Manager/Executive Director — None
D. Mayor/Chair
1. Cancellation of January 5, 2026 Regular Joint Meeting Mayor/Chair Dutrey announced the January 5, 2026, regular joint meeting is canceled due to lack of pressing business.
2. Mayor/Chair Dutrey commended City staff for the successful Holly Jolly and Dashing Through Montclair events, noting strong attendance and improvements over prior years, and recognized the contributions of multiple departments for their coordination and support. Additionally, he acknowledged the Police
Department’s investigation into recent vandalism at Saratoga and Alma Hofman Parks, which resulted in the identification and detention of the responsible individual, emphasizing the importance of protecting City parks and expressing
appreciation for staff’s efforts to preserve public spaces for the community.
E. Council Members/Directors
1. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez acknowledged the
successful Holly Jolly and Dashing Through Montclair events, noting positive community engagement, increased attendance, and favorable feedback; recognized the efforts of the
Community Activities Commission in organizing the Holiday Home Decoration Contest; expressed support for the Garcia Family; and conveyed warm holiday wishes to residents.
2. Council Member/Director Mendez expressed appreciation to staff for recent holiday events; noted his ongoing attendance at the Planning Commission meetings as the City Council Liaison; shared information regarding a presentation by the Chino Basin Water Conservation District outlining plans for a new
children’s park behind Wilderness Park; acknowledged the Community Activities Commission for organizing the Holiday Home Decoration program; and wished the community happy holidays.
3. Council Member/Director Lopez acknowledged the holiday season, extending greetings for Hanukkah and Christmas; made statements maintaining his innocence regarding allegations addressed in court, while acknowledging that a ruling had been issued against him; apologized to anyone who felt they had been harmed by him and to the City; and offered holiday wishes.
4. Council Member/Director Ruh commended City staff and the Community Activities Commission for the successful tree lighting ceremony and holiday events, highlighting volunteer efforts and community participation and regrettably noting his absence from the Dashing Through Montclair event due to illness, and expressed appreciation for the many ways holidays are
celebrated throughout the community.
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – December 15, 2025 Page 8 of 8 F. Committee Meeting Minutes
The following committee minutes were received and filed for informational purposes:
1. Public Works Committee Meeting — July 17, 2025
2. Personnel Committee Meeting — December 1, 2025
XI. CLOSED SESSION
At 8:27 p.m., the City Council went into closed session to discuss pending litigation and potential litigation.
XII. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
At 9:23 p.m., the City Council returned from closed session. Mayor Dutrey announced that the City Council discussed potential and pending litigation; information was received from staff on both matters; and no further announcements would be made at this time.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:23 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