CITY OF MONTCLAIR
CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
MONTCLAIR HOUSING CORPORATION, MONTCLAIR
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MONTCLAIR COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION MEETINGS
AGENDA PACKET
Monday, February 2, 2026
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, February 2, 2026
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 Police Department Employee and Promotee B. Introduction of New Community Development Department Employee VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
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 (GC §54954.3). Pursuant to 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. Reconsider Approval of Projects and Prioritization of Funding for the Fiscal Year 2026–27 Community Development Block Grant Program [CC] 4 B. Second Reading — Consider Adoption of 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 [CC] 6
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VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Joint Meeting — December 15, 2025 [CC/SA/MHC/MHA/MCF] 60 B. Administrative Reports
1. Consider Approval and Ratification of Warrant Register & Payroll Documentation [CC] 21
2. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Items for the 2026 Montclair to College Graduation Celebration at Main Event in Montclair Place [MCF] 22 C. Agreements
1. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 26–08 with the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services Authorizing the Receipt of $20,052 from the FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program [CC]
Consider Authorizing City Manager Edward C. Starr to Sign Said Agreement [CC]
Consider Authorizing a $20,052 Appropriation from the Public Safety Grant Fund to Purchase Radio Control Heads and Batteries for Handheld Radios for the Police Department [CC]
Consider Authorizing a $1,050 Appropriation from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund to Cover the Difference [CC] 23
2. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 26–09 with Ontario–Montclair School District for Use of Ball Field and Restroom Facilities at Essex Park, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney [CC] 42 D. Resolutions
1. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 26–3506 Authorizing Placement of Liens on Certain Properties for Delinquent Sewer and Trash Charges [CC] 48 IX. PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
X. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department Reports
B. City Attorney
1. Request to Meet in Closed Session Pursuant to GC §54956.9(d)(2) Regarding Potential Litigation (One Potential Case) [CC]
2. Request to Meet in Closed Session Pursuant to GC §54956.9(d)(4) Regarding Potential Litigation (One Potential Case) [CC]
3. Request to Meet in Closed Session Pursuant to GC §54956(d)(1) Regarding Pending Litigation [CC]
Fuentes/Garcia v. Lopez, City of Montclair
Ibanez v. Montclair
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C. City Manager/Executive Director
D. Mayor/Chairperson
E. Council Members/Directors
F. Committee Meeting Minutes (for informational purposes only)
1. Public Works Committee Meeting — July 17, 2025 [CC] 54
2. Personnel Committee Meeting — January 20, 2026 [CC] 59 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 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
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If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, call the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 625–9416 or e–mail [email protected]. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.102–35.104 ADA Title II) I, Andrea M. Myrick, City Clerk, hereby certify that I posted, or caused to be posted, a copy of this Agenda not less than 72 hours prior to this meeting on the City’s website at https://www.cityofmontclair.org/agendas/ and on the bulletin board adjacent to the north door of Montclair City Hall at 5111 Benito Street, Montclair, CA 91763 on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2026
SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO.: A
FILE I.D.: GRT050
DEPT.: COMMUNITY DEV.
PREPARER: C. CALDWELL
SUBJECT: RECONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROJECTS AND PRIORITIZATION OF FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026–27 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: Each fiscal year, the City of Montclair is required to conduct a public hearing to prioritize funding for various competing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. This hearing is conducted in compliance with requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the County of San Bernardino Department of Community Development and Housing (CDH).
The City Council conducted its annual CDBG projects and funding prioritization hearing for Fiscal Year 2026–27 on December 15, 2025. However, an application for Public Service CDBG funds was submitted to the County by an external organization that the City was unaware of until after the hearing. Therefore, the City Council is requested to reconsider approving projects and prioritization of funding for the Fiscal Year 2026–27 CDBG program.
BACKGROUND: On December 15, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing to approve project and funding priorities for the Fiscal Year 2026–27 CDBG program, in order to meet the County's deadline of January 9, 2026. During that hearing, the City Council approved staff’s recommendation to allocate CDBG Public Service project funds to support the City’s Graffiti Abatement and Senior Transportation Services programs.
However, on January 12, 2026, the County requested a second public hearing to review an additional applicant, Foothill Family Shelter, Inc., a nonprofit organization seeking Public Service CDBG funds. This request was submitted to the County during the application period but was not disclosed prior to the City’s initial hearing. As a result, a second public hearing is required to formally consider the Foothill Family Shelter request. The County has extended the submission deadline to February 12, 2026, allowing the City to include both the City’s proposed CDBG programs and the Foothill Family Shelter’s funding request.
CDBG funds allocated for Public Service projects are limited to a maximum of 15 percent of the total funds assigned to Montclair. The City anticipates a $37,269 allocation for Public Service projects. Foothill Family Shelter, Inc. has requested $50,000 to operate its Community Help Desk program, which exceeds the City’s anticipated Public Service allocation.
Historically, the City has used its limited Public Service funds to support the Graffiti Abatement and Golden Express Transportation programs. In line with past practice, staff recommends that the City Council continue to prioritize these existing programs and not allocate Public Service funding to the Foothill Family Shelter request. It is also notable that the City Council typically provides funding to Foothill Family Shelter and other nonprofits through its annual Community Benefits Assistance Program coordinated by the Community Activities Commission.
Staff recommends that the City Council continue to fund the Graffiti Abatement and Senior Transportation Services programs using its Public Service allocation.
MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 4 of 67 For the upcoming fiscal year, staff recommends the City Council approve the projects and funding levels summarized as follows:
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
FISCAL IMPACT: The total funding available for Montclair's Fiscal Year 2026–27 CDBG Program is estimated to be $237,629, and the City expects to receive this amount from HUD. Last year’s CDBG allocation was $248,457.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve the above projects and prioritization of funding for the Fiscal Year 2026–27 CDBG Program.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2026
SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO.: B
FILE I.D.: CDV110
DEPT.: COMMUNITY DEV.
PREPARER: S. GUTIERREZ
SUBJECT: SECOND READING — CONSIDER ADOPTION OF 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 REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The City Council is requested to conduct the second reading and consider adoption of Ordinance No. 25–1014 amending the Montclair Municipal Code (MMC) to update local regulations in compliance with Government Code section 66310 et seq. related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) constructed in the City.
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.
At its meeting on January 20, 2026, the City Council conducted the first reading of the proposed ordinance. By a vote of 5–0, the City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 25–1014 and scheduled the second reading to take place at its meeting on February 2, 2026.
BACKGROUND: In recent years, the California Legislature has approved, and the Governor has signed into law several bills that, among other things, amended various sections of the Government Code to impose new limits on local authority to regulate ADUs and JADUs. The purpose of this ordinance is to achieve compliance with California Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22, as amended by the following legislative actions:
• AB 2533 (2024) – Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs
• SB 1211 (2024) – ADUs in Multifamily Developments
• AB 1154 (2025) – JADU Owner–Occupancy; Short–Term Rental • SB 9 and 543 (2025) – ADU Size; Number of ADUs; Impact Fees; Permitting Timeline
• AB 462 (2025) – Coastal Development Permits for ADUs (Not applicable to the City of Montclair)
AB 2533 – Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs
Under existing state law, cities are generally prohibited from denying a permit to legalize an unpermitted ADU constructed before January 1, 2018, if the basis for denial is noncompliance with applicable building, state, or local ADU standards. An exception allows denial if the city makes a written finding that correction of the violation is MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 6 of 67 necessary to protect public or occupant health and safety. AB 2533 modifies these provisions by:
1. Expanding the legalization protections to also include Junior ADUs (JADUs);
2. Extending the construction cutoff date from January 1, 2018, to January 1, 2020; and
3. Replacing the existing health and safety exception with a narrower requirement that denial may only occur if the city determines correction is necessary to comply with Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3 (Substandard Buildings). (See amended Gov. Code, § 66332(a)–(f).)
SB 1211 – ADUs in Multifamily Developments
Replacement Parking
Existing law prohibits a city from requiring replacement of off–street parking spaces when a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished or converted to accommodate an ADU.
SB 1211 expands this prohibition to also include uncovered parking spaces. Cities may no longer require replacement parking when an uncovered parking space is demolished for, or replaced with, an ADU.
(Refer to amended Gov. Code, § 66314(d)(11).)
Livable Space Definition
State law currently requires ministerial approval of ADUs located within “portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space,” such as storage rooms, attics, basements, or garages. However, “livable space” was previously undefined.
SB 1211 clarifies this by defining livable space as:
“A space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation.”
(Refer to amended Gov. Code, § 66313(e).)
Detached ADUs on Multifamily Lots
Existing law allows a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling to include up to two detached ADUs.
SB 1211 increases the limit for lots with an existing multifamily dwelling to allow up to eight detached ADUs, or up to the number of primary dwelling units on the lot, whichever is less. The limit for lots with a proposed multifamily dwelling remains unchanged at two detached ADUs.
(Refer to amended Gov. Code, § 66323(a)(4).)
SB 9 (2025)
1 and SB 543 – ADU Ordinance Submittal to HCD; Approval Under existing law, local agencies are required to submit a copy of their ADU ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) within 60 days of adoption.
1 Not to be confused with the SB 9 (2021), Stats. 2021 Ch. 162, regarding urban lot splits and second primary dwelling units.
MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 7 of 67 SB 9 of 2025 and SB 543 create a penalty for failing to do so by rendering null and void any local ordinance that is not submitted to HCD within 60 days of adoption. (See amended Gov. Code, § 66326(d); new Gov. Code, § 66333.5(d).) The bills further specify that a local ADU ordinance is null and void if HCD issues findings that the ordinance does not comply with state law and the local agency fails to respond to HCD within 30 days.
SB 543 – ADU Size; Number of ADUs; Impact Fees; Application Timeline SB 543 makes numerous changes and clarifications to state ADU law, the most notable of which are summarized below.
ADU & JADU Size
Existing law limits the maximum size of a JADU to 500 square feet and prohibits local ADU ordinances from imposing certain development standards that would prevent an ADU created under Government Code Sections 66314 through 66322 from being at least 800 square feet.
SB 543 amends state ADU law to specify that allowable square footage of an ADU or JADU refers to square footage of “interior livable space.” (See amended Gov. Code, § 66313(d), 66321(b)(2).)
Impact Fees
Existing law exempts ADUS that are 750 square feet or smaller from development impact fees (DIFs).
SB 543 clarifies that DIFs may not be imposed on an ADU that has 750 or fewer square feet of interior livable space or on a JADU with 500 or fewer square feet of interior livable space.
The bill also exempts an ADU or JADU with fewer than 500 square feet of interior livable space from school impact fees. (See amended Gov. Code, § 66311.5.) Quantity of ADUs Created Under Government Code Section 66323 Existing state law creates four categories of ADUs that must be approved if they comply with the limited standards provided in Government Code section 66323(a)(1) – (4). These are:
(1) a converted ADU and JADU created on a lot with a proposed or existing single–family dwelling (Gov. Code, § 66323(a)(1));
(2) a detached ADU created on a lot with a proposed or existing single–family dwelling (Gov. Code, § 66323(a)(2));
(3) converted ADUs created in an existing multifamily dwelling (Gov. Code, § 66323(a)(3)); and
(4) detached ADUs created on a lot with a proposed or existing multifamily dwelling(Gov. Code,§ 66323(a)(3).
For some time, there has been uncertainty as to whether ADUs created under Government Code Section 66323 could be combined. Some cities interpreted the statute to not require local agencies to allow combinations. Initially, HCD took the same position in its 2020 ADU Handbook. But for the last few years, HCD has taken the opposite position: yes, combinations are permitted. (See HCD January 2025 ADU Handbook, page 19: [“[P]ursuant to Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a), local MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 8 of 67 governments must allow units created pursuant to subparagraphs (1) and (2) together or (3) and (4) together”].)
SB 543 codifies HCD’s most recent interpretation by amending Government Code Section 66323 to specifically allow combinations. Thus, a lot with a multifamily dwelling can now have a converted ADU or ADUs created under Section 66323(a)(3) and detached ADUs created under Section 66323(a)(4). A lot with a single–family dwelling can now have a converted ADU and a JADU created under Section 66323(a)(1) and a detached ADU created under Section 66323(a)(2).
ADU Permitting Process
Existing law has long required local agencies to approve or deny an ADU application within 60 days of receiving a complete application. However, state law was silent regarding incompleteness determinations, subsequent resubmittals, and appeals of local decisions on ADU applications.
SB 543 requires local agencies to now:
(1) determine whether an ADU application is complete within 15 business days of submittal;
(2) if the application is incomplete, within the same 15 days, provide the applicant with a list of incomplete items and how to address them; (3) review a resubmitted application for completeness within 15 business days;
(4) provide the applicant with a written appeal process for any incompleteness determination or denial (to the Planning Commission or City Council, or both); and
(5) provide a final written determination on the appeal within 60 business days of receiving the appeal. (See amended Gov. Code, §§ 66317 [ADUs], 66335 [JADUs].)
AB 462 (2025) – Coastal Development Permits for ADUs
AB 462 modifies several permitting requirements associated with processing Coastal Development Permits for ADUs located in the Coastal Zone. Since the City of Montclair is not within the Coastal Zone, AB 462 does not apply and is not included as part of the draft ordinance.
Planning Division Comments
For several years, the State of California has been promoting ADU laws as a means for addressing the state's housing shortage by creating more affordable housing options without the need for major new infrastructure. The intent of state ADU laws is to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to build ADUs to increase housing density.
As such, state law sets a framework that cities can only slightly modify with reasonable, objective standards like setbacks and height limits, so long as they do not effectively prohibit the construction of ADUs. Proposed Ordinance No. 25–1014 is up to date with recent state legislation, and when adopted, will ensure the City’s local regulations regarding ADUs and JADUs are consistent with state law.
Since amending the MMC is done by ordinance of the City Council, the Planning Commission, at its regular meeting on December 8, 2025, unanimously recommended, by a 5–0 vote, City Council's adoption of proposed Ordinance No. 25–1014. Adopting MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 9 of 67 the proposed ordinance (Exhibit A to Attachment 1, below) ensures the City’s ADU ordinance will be valid under AB 2533, SB 1211, AB 462, and SB 9 of 2025 and SB 543.
Environmental Review
Under Section 21080.17 of the California Public Resources Code (PRC), adoption of the proposed Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Under PRC Section 21080.17, CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county to implement the provisions of Section 66310 et seq. of the Government Code (State ADU law). The proposed Ordinance implements Government Code Section 66310 et seq. within the City of Montclair in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of State ADU law.
Public Notice
On May 16, 2025, a notice of a public hearing was published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper pursuant to state law for the Planning Commission’s review of proposed Ordinance No. 25–1014 on June 23, 2025. After amendments, on November 17, 2025, a notice of a public hearing for the updated proposed ordinance was published for the December 8, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. No public comments were received by the Planning Commission.
Public notice of the City Council’s consideration of the proposed ordinance was published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on September 12, 2025. The notice advertised the original public hearing for October 20, 2025, and included language informing the public that the City Council may schedule additional public hearings at the October 20 hearing, and again at subsequently scheduled hearings as necessary, which fulfills the City’s legal noticing requirements. Additionally, separate notices of public hearings are posted on the City’s website at least 72 hours prior to corresponding City Council meetings. No written comments from the public have been received as of the time of publication of this report.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City Council’s adoption of proposed Ordinance No. 25–1014 would result in no fiscal impact. However, applications submitted for ADUs and JADUs are subject to fees for City review and the issuance of building permits are borne by the applicant per the City’s Master User Fee Schedule, which is approved and amended from time to time by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council conduct the second reading by number and title only and adopt 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.
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Ordinance No. 25–1014 Page 1 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 25–1014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MONTCLAIR AMENDING CHAPTER 11.23 OF TITLE 11 OF
THE MONTCLAIR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE
STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE §21080.17
WHEREAS, the City of Montclair, California (“City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, state law authorizes cities to act by ordinance to provide for the creation and regulation of accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) and junior accessory dwelling units (“JADUs”); and
WHEREAS, in recent years, the California Legislature has approved, and the Governor has signed into law, numerous bills that, among other things, amend various sections of the Government Code to impose new limits on local authority to regulate ADUs and JADUs; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulatory scheme for the construction of ADUs and JADUs to reflect the most recent changes to state law; and WHEREAS, on June 9, 2025, at a duly noticed public meeting, the Planning Commission received a staff report recommending continuation of Draft Ordinance No. 25–1014 to allow staff additional time to refine the code amendment text.
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2025, at a duly noticed public meeting, the Planning Commission considered all written and oral testimony presented regarding the proposed Ordinance and, following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted to forward the Ordinance to the City Council with a recommendation in favor of its adoption; and WHEREAS, on October 20, 2025, the City Council held a duly–noticed public hearing to consider the Ordinance, including: (1) the public testimony and agenda reports prepared in connection with the Ordinance, (2) the policy considerations discussed therein, and (3) the consideration and recommendation by the City’s Planning Commission, however, the Ordinance required further amendments and the hearing was continued to November 3, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2025, the City Council held a duly–noticed public hearing to consider the Ordinance, including the public testimony and agenda reports prepared in connection with the Ordinance; however, the Ordinance required further amendments, and the hearing was continued to December 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, on December 1, 2025, the City Council held a duly–noticed public hearing to consider the Ordinance, including the public testimony and agenda reports prepared in connection with the Ordinance; however, the Ordinance required further amendments, and the hearing was continued to January 20, 2026; and WHEREAS, on December 8, 2025, at a duly noticed public meeting, the Planning Commission considered all written and oral testimony presented regarding the proposed Ordinance and, following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted to forward the Ordinance to the City Council with a recommendation in favor of its adoption; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Montclair does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Incorporation. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council.
SECTION 2. CEQA. Under California Public Resources Code §21080.17, the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, which is California’s ADU law and which also regulates JADUs, as defined by §66313. Therefore, adoption of the Ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it implements state ADU law.
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SECTION 3. General Plan. The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of the Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan as a matter of law under Gov. Code § 66314(c).
SECTION 4. Code Amendment. Chapter 11.23 of Title 11 of the Montclair Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as provided in “Exhibit A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after adoption.
SECTION 6. HCD Submittal. In accordance with Gov. Code §66326, the City Clerk is directed to submit a copy of this Ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days after adoption.
SECTION 7. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and cause the same to be posted pursuant to Gov. Code §36933.
SECTION 8. Custodian of Records. The custodian of records for this Ordinance is the City Clerk, and the records comprising the administrative record are maintained in the Community Development Department, located at Montclair City Hall, 5111 Benito Street, Montclair, California 91763.
SECTION 9. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity has no effect on the other provisions or applications of the Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this extent, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any portion thereof.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this XX day of XX, 2026.
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. 25–1014 of said City, which was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the XX day of XX, 2026, and finally passed not less than five (5) days thereafter on the XX day of XX, 2026, by the following vote, to–wit:
AYES: XX
NOES: XX
ABSTAIN: XX
ABSENT: XX
Andrea M. Myrick
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
to Ordinance No. 25-1014
Amendments to Montclair Municipal Code
Title 11 – ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
Division II. Zoning
Chapter 11. 23 – ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
11.23.010 – Purpose.
The purpose of this section is to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in compliance with Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
11.23.020 – Effect of Conforming.
An ADU or JADU that conforms to the standards in this section will not be:
A. Deemed to be inconsistent with the City’s General Plan and zoning designation for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is located.
B. Deemed to exceed the allowable density for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is located.
C. Considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth.
D. Required to correct a nonconforming zoning condition, as defined in subsection 11.23.030(H) below. This does not prevent the city from enforcing compliance with applicable building standards in accordance with Health and Safety Code section 17980.12.
11.23.030 – Definitions.
As used in this section, terms are defined as follows:
A. “Accessory dwelling unit” or “ADU” means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
1. An efficiency unit, as defined by section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code; and
2. A manufactured home, as defined by section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code.
B. “Accessory structure” means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling located on the same lot.
C. “Complete independent living facilities” means permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated.
D. “Efficiency kitchen” means a kitchen that includes all the following:
1. A cooking facility with appliances.
2. A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of a reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.
E. “Junior accessory dwelling unit” or “JADU” means a residential unit that satisfies all of the following:
1. It is no more than 500 square feet of interior livable space in size.
2. It is contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family structure. An enclosed use within the residence, such as an attached garage, is considered to be a part of and contained within the single-family structure.
3. It includes its own separate sanitation facilities or shares sanitation facilities with the existing or proposed single-family structure.
4. If the unit does not include its own separate bathroom, then it contains an interior entrance to the main living area of the existing or proposed single-family structure in addition to an exterior entrance that is separate from the main entrance to the primary dwelling.
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5. It includes an efficiency kitchen, as defined in subsection 11.23.030(D) above.
F. “Livable space” means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation.
G. “Living area” means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.
H. “Nonconforming zoning condition” means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards.
I. “Passageway” means a pathway that is unobstructed and clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the ADU or JADU.
J. “Proposed dwelling” means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.
K. “Public transit” means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.
L. “Tandem parking” means that two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.
11.23.040 – Approvals.
The following approvals apply to ADUs and JADUs created under this section:
A. Ministerial ADU and Building Permits Required. Every ADU and JADU requires an ADU permit and a building permit. The city will review and approve permit applications in accordance with subsection 11.23.040(C) below.
B. Processing Fee. The city may charge a fee to reimburse it for costs incurred in processing ADU permits, including the costs of adopting or amending the city’s ADU ordinance. The ADUpermit processing fee is determined by the Director of Community Development and approved by the City Council by resolution.
C. Process and Timing.
1. Completeness.
a. Determination in 15 days. The city will determine whether an application to create or serve an ADU or JADU is complete and will provide written notice of the determination to the applicant within 15 business days after the city receives the application submittal. b. Incomplete items. If the city’s determination under subsection 11.23.040(C)(1)(a) above if the application is incomplete, the city’s notice must list the incomplete items and describe how the application can be made complete.
c. Cure. After receiving notice that the application is incomplete, the applicant may cure and address the items that were deemed by the city to be incomplete. d. Subsequent submittals. If the applicant submits additional information to address incomplete items, within 15 business days of the subsequent submittal the city will determine in writing whether the additional information remedies all the incomplete items that the city identified in its original notice. The city may not require the application to include an item that was not included in the original notice. e. Deemed complete. If the city does not make a timely determination as required by this subsection, the application or resubmitted application is deemed complete for the purposes of subsection 11.23.040(C)(3) below.
f. Appeal of incompleteness. An applicant may appeal the city’s determination that the application is incomplete by submitting a written appeal to the city clerk. The Planning Commission will review the written appeal, affirm or reverse the completeness determination, and provide a final written determination to the applicant within 60 business days after receipt of the appeal.
2. No discretion or hearing. Ministerial permits for an ADU or JADU are considered and approved without discretionary review or hearing.
3. Deadline to approve or deny ministerial approvals. The city must approve or deny an application to create an ADU or JADU within 60 days from the date that the city receives a complete application. If the city has not approved or denied the complete application within 60 days, the application is deemed approved unless either:
a. The applicant requests a delay, in which case the 60-day time period is tolled for the period of the requested delay, or
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b. When an application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the city may delay acting on the permit application for the ADU or JADU until the city acts on the permit application to create the new single-family or multifamily dwelling, but the application to create the ADU or JADU will still be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing.
4. Denial. If the city denies an application to create an ADU or JADU, the city must provide the applicant with comments that include, among other things, a list of all the defective or deficient items and a description of how the application may be remedied by the applicant.
Notice of the denial and corresponding comments must be provided to the applicant within the 60-day time period established by subsection 11.23.040(C)(3) above.
5. Appeal of denial. An applicant may appeal the city’s denial of the application by submitting a written appeal to the city clerk. The Planning Commission will review the written appeal and affirm or reverse the denial and provide a final written determination to the applicant within 60 business days after receipt of the appeal.
6. Concurrent review of demolition. A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an ADU is reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time.
11.23.050 – Classes.
A. Class 1: Statutorily Regulated. Class 1 ADUs and JADUs are approved under Government Code section 66323. If an ADU or JADU complies with each of the general requirements in section 11.23.060 below, it is allowed in each of the scenarios provided in this subsection
11.23.050(A). An ADU and JADU approved under subsection 11.23.050(A)(1) may be combined with an ADU approved under subsection 11.23.050(A)(2), and ADUs approved under subsection 11.23.050(A)(3) may be combined with ADUs approved under subsection
11.23.050(A)(4).
1. Converted on Lot with Single-Family: One ADU as described in this subsection
11.23.050(A)(1) and one JADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling on it, where the ADU or JADU:
a. Is either: within the space of a proposed single-family dwelling; within the existing space of an existing single-family dwelling; or
b. (In the case of an ADU only) is within the existing space of an accessory structure, plus up to 150 additional square feet if the expansion is limited to accommodating ingress and egress; and
c. Has exterior access that is independent of that for the single-family dwelling; and d. Has side and rear setbacks sufficient for fire and safety, as dictated by applicable building and fire codes.
e. The JADU complies with the requirements of Government Code sections 66333 through 66339.
2. Limited Detached on Lot with Single-Family: One detached, new-construction ADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, if the detached ADU satisfies each of the following limitations:
a. The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. b. The total floor area is 800 square feet of livable space or smaller. c. The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit in section
11.23.060 below.
3. Converted on Lot with Multifamily: One or more ADUs within portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including but not limited to storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each converted ADU complies with state building standards for dwellings. Under this subsection
11.23.050(A)(3), at least one converted ADU is allowed within an existing multifamily dwelling, up to a quantity equal to 25 percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units.
4. Limited Detached on Lot with Multifamily: No more than two detached ADUs on a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, or up to eight detached ADUs on a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, if each detached ADU satisfies all of the following:
a. The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side yard setback of less than four feet, the city will not require any modification to the multifamily dwelling as a condition of approving the ADU.
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b. The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit provided in section 11.23.060(B) below.
c. If the lot has an existing multifamily dwelling, the quantity of detached ADUs does not exceed the number of primary dwelling units on the lot.
B. Class 2: Locally Regulated. Class 2 ADUs are approved under Government Code sections 66314–66322. Except for Class 1 ADUs approved under subsection 11.23.050(A) above, all ADUs are subject to the standards set forth in sections 11.23.060 and 11.23.070 below.
11.23.060 – General requirements.
The following requirements apply to all Class 1 and Class 2 ADUs and JADUs:
A. Zoning.
1. A Class 1 ADU approved under subsection 11.23.050(A) may be created on a lot in a residential or mixed-use zone.
2. A Class 2 ADU approved under subsection 11.23.050(B) may be created on a lot that is zoned to allow single-family dwelling residential use or multifamily dwelling residential use.
3. In accordance with Government Code section 66333(a), a JADU may only be created on a lot zoned for single-family residences.
B. Height.
1. Except as otherwise provided by subsections 11.23.060(B)(2) and 11.23.060(B)(3) below, a detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling unit may not exceed 16 feet in height.
2. A detached ADU may be up to 18 feet in height if it is created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling unit that is located within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. The ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet) if necessary to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
3. A detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling that has more than one story above grade may not exceed 18 feet in height.
4. An ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may not exceed 25 feet in height or the height limitation imposed by the underlying zone that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ADUs subject to this subsection
11.23.060(B)(4) may not exceed two stories.
5. For purposes of this subsection 11.23.360(B)(5), height is measured from existing legal grade or the level of the lowest floor, whichever is lower, to the peak of the structure.
C. Fire Sprinklers.
1. Fire sprinklers are required in an ADU or JADU if sprinklers are required in the primary residence.
2. The construction of an ADU or JADU does not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling.
D. Rental Term. No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days. This prohibition applies regardless of when the ADU or JADU was created.
E. No Separate Conveyance. An ADU or JADU may be rented, but except as otherwise provided in Government Code section 66341, no ADU or JADU may be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the lot and the primary dwelling (in the case of a single-family lot) or from the lot and all of the dwellings (in the case of a multifamily lot).
F. Septic System. If the ADU or JADU will connect to an onsite wastewater-treatment system, the owner must include with the application a percolation test completed within the last five years or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years.
G. Owner Occupancy.
1. ADUs. ADUs are not subject to an owner-occupancy requirement.
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must reside on the property, in either the primary dwelling or JADU, as the person’s legal domicile and permanent residence.
b. Exceptions. The owner-occupancy requirement in this subsection
11.23.060(G)(2)(b) does not apply in either of the following situations:
i. The JADU has separate sanitation facilities (i.e., does not share sanitation facilities with the existing primary dwelling unit structure). ii. The property is entirely owned by another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
H. Deed Restriction. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a JADU, a deed restriction must be recorded against the title of the property in the County Recorder’s office and a copy filed with the Director of Community Development. The deed restriction must run with the land and bind all future owners. The form of the deed restriction will be provided by the city, and must provide that:
1. The JADU may not be sold separately from the primary dwelling.
2. The JADU is restricted to the approved size and to other attributes allowed by this section.
3. The deed restriction runs with the land and may be enforced against future property owners.
4. The deed restriction may be removed if the owner eliminates the JADU, as evidenced by, for example, removal of the kitchen facilities. To remove the deed restriction, an owner may make a written request of the Director, providing evidence that the JADU has in fact been eliminated. The Director may then determine whether the evidence supports the claim that the JADU has been eliminated. Appeal may be taken from the Director’s determination consistent with other provisions of this Code. If the JADU is not entirely physically removed, but is only eliminated by virtue of having a necessary component of a JADU removed, the remaining structure and improvements must otherwise comply with applicable provisions of this Code.
5. The deed restriction is enforceable by the Director of Community Development or his or her designee for the benefit of the city. Failure of the property owner to comply with the deed restriction may result in legal action against the property owner, and the city is authorized to obtain any remedy available to it at law or equity, including, but not limited to, obtaining an injunction enjoining the use of the JADU in violation of the recorded restrictions or abatement of the illegal unit.
I. Building & Safety.
1. Must comply with building code. Subject to subsection 11.23.060(I)(2) below, all ADUs and JADUs must comply with all local building code requirements.
2. No change of occupancy. Construction of an ADU does not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the local building code, as described in Section 310 of the California Building Code, unless the Building Official makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that the construction of the ADU could have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety. Nothing in this subsection 11.23.60(I)(2) prevents the city from changing the occupancy code of a space that was uninhabitable space or that was only permitted for nonresidential use and was subsequently converted for residential use in accordance with this section.
J. Certificate of Occupancy Timing.
1. Generally. No certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU may be issued before the certificate of occupancy is issued for the primary dwelling unit.
2. Limited Exception for State-Declared Emergencies. Notwithstanding subsection
11.23.060(J)(1) above, a certificate of occupancy for an ADU may be issued before a certificate of occupancy for the primary dwelling if each of the following requirements are met:
a. The County of San Bernardino is subject to a proclamation of a state of emergency made by the California Governor on or after February 1, 2025. b. The primary dwelling was substantially damaged or destroyed by an event referenced in the Governor’s state of emergency proclamation. c. The ADU has been issued construction permits and has passed all required inspections.
d. The ADU is not attached to the primary dwelling.
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11.23.070 – Specific ADU Requirements.
The following requirements apply only to Class 2 ADUs approved under subsection 11.23.050(B). This section 11.23.070 does not apply to Class 1 ADUs or JADUs approved under subsection 11.23.050(A) above.
A. Maximum Size.
1. The maximum size of a detached or attached ADU subject to this section 11.23.070 is 850 square feet of interior livable space for a studio or one-bedroom unit and 1,000 square feet of interior livable space for a unit with two or more bedrooms.
2. An attached ADU that is created on a lot with an existing primary dwelling is further limited to 50 percent of the floor area of the existing primary dwelling.
3. Application of other development standards in this section 11.23.070, such as lot coverage, might further limit the size of the ADU, but no application of the percent-based size limit in subsection 11.23.070(A)(2) above, front setback, lot coverage limit, or open-space requirement may require the ADU to have less than 800 square feet of interior livable space.
B. Setbacks.
1. ADUs that are subject to this subsection 11.23.070(B)(1) must conform to 4-foot side and rear setbacks.
2. Front setbacks. ADUs are subject to 25-foot front setbacks for the ground floor and 30-foot front setbacks for a second story, subject to this section 11.23.070.
3. No setback is required for an ADU that is subject to this section 11.23.070 if the ADU is constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.
C. Lot Coverage. No ADU subject to this section 11.23.070 may cause the total lot coverage of the lot to exceed 35 percent, subject to subsection 11.23.070(B)(3).
D. Minimum Open Space. No ADU subject to this section 11.23.060 may cause the total percentage of open space of the lot to fall below a minimum of 1000 square feet of permanent, open, outdoor living space to the rear of the front yard setback line. Such outdoor living area may be provided in one or more spaces; provided, however, such spaces shall average not less than 20 feet and at their narrowest dimension shall be not less than 15 feet, subject to section 11.23.070(A)(3) above.
E. Passageway. No passageway, as defined by subsection 11.23.030(I) above, is required for an ADU.
F. Parking.
1. Generally. One off-street parking space is required for each ADU or bedroom, whichever is less. The parking space may be provided in setback areas or as tandem parking, as defined by subsection 11.23.030(L) above.
2. Exceptions. No parking under this subsection 11.23.070(F)(2) is required in the following situations:
a. The ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit, as defined in subsection 11.23.030(K) above.
b. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
c. The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure.
d. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.
e. When there is an established car share vehicle stop located within one block of the ADU.
f. When the permit application to create an ADU is submitted with an application to create a new single-family or new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the ADU or the lot satisfies any other criteria listed in subsections 11.23.070(F)(a–e) above.
3. No Replacement. When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted to an ADU, those off-street parking spaces are not required to be replaced.
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G. Architectural Requirements.
1. The materials and colors of the exterior walls, roof, and windows and doors must be the same as those of the primary dwelling.
2. The roof slope must match that of the dominant roof slope of the primary dwelling. The dominant roof slope is the slope shared by the largest portion of the roof.
3. The exterior lighting must be limited to down-lights or as otherwise required by the building or fire code.
4. The ADU must have an independent exterior entrance, apart from that of the primary dwelling, facing alternate direction from the exterior entrance of the primary dwelling.
5. The interior horizontal dimensions of an ADU must be at least 10 feet wide in every direction, with a minimum interior wall height of seven feet.
6. No window or door of the ADU may have a direct line of sight to an adjoining residential property. Each window and door must either be located where there is no direct line of sight or screened using fencing, landscaping, or privacy glass to prevent a direct line of sight.
7. All windows and doors in an ADU less than 30 feet from a property line that is not a public right-of-way line must either be (for windows) clerestory with the bottom of the glass at least six feet above the finished floor, or (for windows and for doors) utilize frosted or obscure glass.
8. No exterior wall of a second-story ADU may be in the same plane as that of an exterior wall of the ground floor. All second-story exterior walls must be offset from the ground-floor exterior wall below by at least five feet.
H. Landscape Requirements. Evergreen landscape screening must be planted and maintained between the ADU and any public right-of-way as follows:
1. At least one 15-gallon-size plant must be provided for every five linear feet of exterior ADU wall. Alternatively, at least one 24” box-size plant must be provided for every ten linear feet of exterior ADU wall.
2. Plant specimens must be at least six feet tall when installed. As an alternative, a solid fence of at least six feet in height may be installed.
3. All landscaping must be drought-tolerant.
I. Allowed Stories. No ADU subject to this section 11.23.070 may have more than one story, except that an ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may have the stories allowed under subparagraph 11.23.060(4) above.
11.23.080 – Fees.
The following requirements apply to all Class 1 ADUs and JDUs and Class 2 ADUs that are approved under subsections 11.23.050(A) or 11.23.050(B) above.
A. Impact Fees.
1. No impact fee is required for a JADU or for an ADU that has less than 750 square feet of interior livable space. For purposes of this subsection 11.23.080(A), “impact fee” means a “fee” under the Mitigation Fee Act (Gov. Code § 66000(b)) and a fee under the Quimby Act (Gov. Code § 66477). “Impact fee” here does not include any connection fee or capacity charge for water or sewer service.
2. Under Government Code section 663311.5c.3 a JADU or ADU with less than 500 square feet of interior livable space does not increase assessable space by 500 square feet for purposes of Education Code section 17620(a)(1)(C). The applicant must provide a clearance letter from each applicable school district indicating that all necessary school fees have been paid.
3. Any impact fee that is required for an ADU that has 750 square feet or more of interior livable space must be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. (e.g., the floor area of the ADU, divided by the floor area of the primary dwelling, times the typical fee amount charged for a new dwelling.) B. Utility Fees.
1. If an ADU or JADU is constructed with a new single-family home, a separate utility connection directly between the ADU or JADU and the utility, and payment of the normal connection fee and capacity charge for a new dwelling are required.
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2. Except as described in subsection 11.23.0801(B)(1) above, JADUs and converted ADUs on a single-family lot that are created under subsection 11.23.050(A) are not required to have a new or separate utility connection directly between the JADU or ADU and the utility, nor is a connection fee or capacity charge required. Notwithstanding the rest of this paragraph, a direct utility connection is required for separate conveyance of an ADU when separate conveyance is allowed under this code.
3. Except as described in subsection 11.23.080(B)(2) above, all ADUs that are not covered by subsection 11.23.080(B)(1) require a new, separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility for any utility.
a. The connection is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportionate to the burden created by the ADU based on either the floor area or the number of drainage-fixture units (DFU) values, as defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code, upon the water or sewer system.
b. The portion of the fee or charge that is charged by the city may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.
11.23.090 – Nonconforming Zoning Code conditions, Building Code violations, and unpermitted structures.
A. Generally. The city will not deny an ADU or JADU application due to a nonconforming zoning condition, building code violation, or unpermitted structure on the lot that does not present a threat to the public health and safety and that is not affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU.
B. Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs constructed before 2020.
1. Permit to Legalize. As required by state law, the city may not deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, 2020, if denial is based on either of the following grounds:
a. The ADU or JADU violates applicable building standards, or b. The ADU or JADU does not comply with state ADU or JADU law or this ADU ordinance (Chapter 11.23).
2. Exceptions:
a. Notwithstanding subsection 11.23.090(B)(1) above, the city may deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, 2020, if the city makes a finding that correcting a violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3.
b. Subsection 11.23.090(B)(1) above does not apply to a building that is deemed to be substandard in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3.
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DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2026
SECTION: CONSENT - ADMIN. REPORTS
ITEM NO.: 1
FILE I.D.: FIN540
DEPT.: FINANCE
PREPARER: A. VONG/V. FLORES
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL AND 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 January 20, 2025; the Payroll Documentation dated December 14, 2025; and the Payroll Documentation dated December 28, 2025, and recommends their approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City Manager authorized the Warrant Register dated January 20, 2025, totaling $3,826,840.84.
The Payroll Documentation dated December 14, 2025, totals $1,114,647.21 gross, with $801,716.52 net being the total cash disbursement.
The Payroll Documentation dated December 28, 2025, totals $928,953.00 gross, with $634,605.10 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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DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2026
SECTION: CONSENT - ADMIN. REPORTS
ITEM NO.: 2
FILE I.D.: MCF175/MCF200
DEPT.: HUMAN SVCS./MCF
PREPARER: A.COLUNGA
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF ITEMS FOR THE 2026 MONTCLAIR TO
COLLEGE GRADUATION CELEBRATION AT MAIN EVENT IN MONTCLAIR PLACE REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The Montclair Community Foundation (MCF) Board of Directors is requested to consider approval of Montclair to College Funds to pay for items related to the 2026 Montclair to College Graduation Celebration at Main Event in Montclair Place.
BACKGROUND: The Montclair City Council serves as the MCF Board of Directors (MCF Board). The vision of MCF is to work collectively and collaboratively to strengthen services and enhance the quality of life for residents by promoting health, wellness and economic stability for all including the most vulnerable in our community. The mission of MCF is to guarantee a quality community for all, by working together as diverse, committed individuals and organizations to make an impact that improves the overall well–being of the community.
MCF adheres to purchasing policies of the City of Montclair. According to the City’s purchasing manual, major purchases over $1,000 require MCF Board approval. Staff recommends the MCF Board approve the purchase of items related to Montclair to College (MTC) Graduation, not to exceed $20,000.
Since its inception in the late 1990’s, the MTC program has grown exponentially. In 2025, MTC honored its largest graduating class of 160 students with a celebration at Main Event, Montclair Place hosted over 280 people. The celebration was met with resounding success and appreciation from the students and their families.
If approved, the 2026 MTC Graduation Celebration will again be held at Main Event in Montclair Place on April 22, 2026. At this time, the 2026 graduating class is anticipated to be the same size as last year, if not larger. The deadline for students to apply to MTC and complete 20 hours of community service at a non–profit is March 11, 2026. The final number of graduates will not be confirmed until late March 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT: Should the MCF Board approve the purchase of items related to the 2026 MTC Graduation, costs shall not exceed $20,000. Kaiser Permanente Foundation Hospitals awarded MCF a grant for $10,000 for MTC, and the remaining balance of $10,000 will be paid by the City’s Community Benefit fund. Items related to graduation include venue fees for graduates and guests, decorations, and advertising.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Montclair Community Foundation Board approve the purchase of items for the 2026 Montclair to College Graduation Celebration at Main Event in Montclair Place.
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DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2026
SECTION: CONSENT - AGREEMENTS
ITEM NO.: 1
FILE I.D.: PDT362
DEPT.: POLICE
PREPARER: M. BUTLER
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT NO. 26–08 WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT OF $20,052 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER EDWARD C. STARR TO SIGN SAID
AGREEMENT
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING A $20,052 APPROPRIATION FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY
GRANT FUND TO PURCHASE RADIO CONTROL HEADS AND BATTERIES FOR
HANDHELD RADIOS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING A $1,050 APPROPRIATION FROM THE FEDERAL ASSET
FORFEITURE FUND TO COVER THE DIFFERENCE
REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: The City Council is requested to consider approval of Agreement No. 26–08 with the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services (County OES) authorizing the receipt of $20,052 from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). The City Council is also requested to consider authorizing a $20,052 appropriation from the Public Safety Grant Fund to purchase radio control heads and batteries for handheld radios for the Police Department. The Public Safety Grant Fund would be fully reimbursed by the FY 2024 HSGP, and the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund would cover any remaining balance.
The Agreement had to be signed when it was submitted in September 2025 to the County as part of the grant application process; therefore, authorization is also sought for the City Council to grant City Manager Starr signature authority for receipt of the grant.
BACKGROUND: The State HSGP assists state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to build, sustain, and deliver the capabilities necessary to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency and is administered by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). County OES is a subgrantee of the HSGP and oversees the administration of grant funds for the San Bernardino County Operational Area. In its capacity as subgrantee, County OES is tasked with applying for HSGP funds on behalf of regional jurisdictions. Police Department staff submitted a grant application to County OES in January 2024. Through this process, on October 3, 2025, the Montclair Police Department was approved to receive $20,052 in FY 2024 HSGP funds. After procurement of equipment is completed, a request for reimbursement will be submitted to County OES.
The Police Department has received approval to use FY 2024 HSGP funds to purchase radio control heads for four unmarked police vehicles, which are used by sworn personnel to conduct surveillance, gather intelligence information, and respond to emergency calls. Investigators relay pertinent information to responding officers using the in–car radio, but these four vehicles have old radio control heads positioned inside the glove compartment, which is located on the passenger side. Because of its location, MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 23 of 67 adjusting the volume and switching police channels when driving is difficult and not ideal in regards to safety on the road. These radios must be positioned in a covert location to hide the equipment from passersby who may identify the vehicle as a law enforcement vehicle, disrupting an investigation and causing an officer safety issue.
New radio control heads would be controlled with a handheld microphone with integrated radio controls in the handheld microphone positioned in the vehicle’s center console, providing the driver increased safety when utilizing the radio and allowing the officer to keep the radio concealed when not in use. The proposed equipment allows for safe communication among many different law enforcement radio channels and allows for immediate concealment of the radio — a technology the current radios do not have.
Grant funds would also be used to purchase batteries for Department handheld, two– way radios. Two–way radio communication has been an essential law enforcement tool for decades. Radio communication via the 800 MHz interoperability frequency is a lifeline for first responders, connecting them not only to the dispatch center to allow for interagency coordination of incidents, but also to mutual aid and emergency medical personnel during situations that require a mutual and coordinated response. The back– and–forth dialogue offered by two–way radio communication is essential in developing situational awareness of an incident or a major event as it is occurring or evolving. This vital dialogue also enables command personnel to make strategic decisions concerning coordinated efforts, direct use and placement of available resources and personnel, ensure the safety of first responders, and ensure proper and timely communications are provided to affected communities. An ample supply of batteries for these radios is essential to ensure each officer has a functioning radio for the duration of a shift and/or an ongoing incident. Also, as battery power is depleted, officers carry an extra battery to maintain communications. Uninterrupted communications within the public safety sector, particularly during critical or catastrophic events, is paramount to efficient assessment of situations, connecting community members to available resources, collection of data, information sharing, collaboration of efforts and resources, and overall successful outcomes.
The radio control heads would be purchased from 10–8 Retrofit, Inc., the Police Department’s longtime sole–source vendor for emergency and vehicle radio equipment for vehicles in its fleet. 10–8 Retrofit, Inc. outfits all police vehicles and has the specialized knowledge to install the radios. The new Motorola radio control heads are compatible with our current radio control system, which is maintained by San Bernardino County under Agreement No. 21–21. 10–8 Retrofit, Inc. performed the original outfitting of these unmarked police vehicles, is familiar with the radio system and wiring required for this type of equipment, and is the recommended sole–source vendor for this project.
The San Bernardino County’s Innovation and Technology Department has been the Police Department’s longtime sole–source vendor for its handheld radio batteries; however, this type of battery has been discontinued, and the County no longer has them available for purchase. After a thorough search for a vendor that sells this discontinued battery, Staff received one quote from Cut–Rate Batteries, which would be the sole–source vendor for this purchase, offering a 12 percent discount. Other vendors who carry this battery cannot sell them directly to the City without going through a third–party vendor.
Also, 10–8 Retrofit, Inc. and Cut–Rate Batteries are registered in the System for Award Management and are not debarred or restricted from receiving federal funds, which is a requirement of the grant program. Staff must submit a noncompetitive procurement request to County OES for both these purchases. Once this request is approved and the City Council has approved both these sole–source vendor requests, staff can move forward with this project.
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a) the City shall provide all matching funds required for the grant project and that matching funds will be appropriated as required;
b) any liability arising out of the performance of this Agreement shall be the responsibility of the City;
c) grant funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by the City; d) the City is authorized to apply for federal assistance, and has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in the grant application; and e) the official executing this Agreement is authorized to sign on the City’s behalf.
FISCAL IMPACT: If approved by the City Council, the purchase of radio control heads and batteries for the handheld radios would result in an appropriation from the Public Safety Grant Fund (1163) in the amount of $20,052. 10–8 Retrofit’s quote for the radio control heads is $9,338.36; Cut–Rate Batteries’ quote for the batteries is $11,740.61.
The City would receive reimbursement from the FY 2024 HSGP in the amount of $20,052, and Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund 1144 would cover the difference of $1,026.97.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve Agreement No. 26–08 with the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services authorizing the receipt of $20,052 from the FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program;
2. Authorize City Manager Edward C. Starr to sign said Agreement;
3. Authorize a $20,052 appropriation from the Public Safety Grant Fund to purchase radio control heads and batteries for handheld radios for the Police Department; and
4. Authorize a $1,050 appropriation from Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund to cover the difference.
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As the duly authorized representative of the Applicant, I hereby certify that the Applicant has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay any non-federal share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in this application, within prescribed timelines.
The requirements outlined in these assurances apply to Applicant and any of its subrecipients.
I further acknowledge that the Applicant is responsible for reviewing and adhering to all requirements within the:
(a) Applicable Federal Regulations (see below);
(b) Federal Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO); (c) Federal Preparedness Grants Manual;
(d) California Supplement to the NOFO; and
(e) Federal and State Grant Program Guidelines.
Federal Regulations
Government cost principles,uniform administrative requirements, and audit requirements for federal grant programs are set forth in Title 2, Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) and adopted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 2 C.F.R. Part 3002.10. Updates are issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and can be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/.
In the event Cal OES determines that changes are necessary to the subaward after a subaward has been made, including changes to period of performance or terms and conditions. Applicants will be notified of the changes in writing. Once notification has been made, any subsequent request for funds will indicate Applicant acceptance of the changes to the subaward.
State and federal grant award requirements are set forth below.The Applicant hereby agrees to comply with the following:
1. Proof of Authority
The Applicant will obtain proof of authority from the city council, governing board, or authorized body in support of this project. This written authorization must specify that the Applicant and the city council, governing board, or authorized body agree:
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(a) To provide all matching funds required for the grant project and that any cash match will be appropriated as required;
(b) Any liability arising out of the performance of this agreement shall be the responsibility of the Applicant and the city council, governing board, or authorized body;
(c) Grant funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by the city council, governing board, or authorized body;
(d) The Applicant is authorized by the city council,governing board, or authorized body to apply for federal assistance, and the institutional,managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-federal share of project cost, if any) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application; and
(e) The official executing this agreement is authorized by the Applicant.
This Proof of Authority must be maintained on file and readily available upon request.
2. Period of Performance
The period of performance is specified in the Award. The Applicant is only authorized to perform allowable activities approved under the award,within the period of performance.
3. Lobbying and Political Activities
As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), for persons entering into a contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement from an agency or requests or receives from an agency a commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the Applicant certifies that:
(a) No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
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(b) If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement,the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying", in accordance with its instructions.
(c) The Applicant shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants,loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
The Applicant will also comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 1501- 1508 and §§ 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with federal funds.
Finally, the Applicant agrees that federal funds will not be used, directly or indirectly, to support the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law,regulation, or policy without the express written approval from the California Governor' s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) or the federal awarding agency.
4. Debarment and Suspension
As required by Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, and 2 C.F.R. § 200.214 and codified in 2 C.F.R. Part 180, Debarment and Suspension, the Applicant will provide protection against waste, fraud, and abuse by debarring or suspending those persons deemed irresponsible in their dealings with the federal government. The Applicant certifies that it and its subrecipients:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended,proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
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(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (4) (b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transaction (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default.
Where the Applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application.
5. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
The Applicant will comply with all state and federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination,including:
(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law (P.L.) 88-352 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et. seq.) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin and requires that recipients of federal financial assistance take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) to their programs and services; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded educational program or activity;
(c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794), which prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities or access and functional needs; (d) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires buildings and structures be accessible to those with disabilities and access and functional needs;
(e) Age Discrimination Act of 1975, (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-6107), whichprohibits discrimination on the basis of age;
(f) Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§ 290 dd—2), relating to confidentiality of patient records regarding substance abuse treatment; (g) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.),relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing of housing as implemented by the Department of Housing and Urban Development at 24 C.F.R. Parti00. The prohibition on disability discrimination includes the requirement that new multifamily housing with four or more dwelling units — i.e., the public and common use areas and individual apartment units (all units in buildings with elevators and ground-floor units in buildings without elevators) — be designed and constructed with certain accessible features (See 24 C.F.R. § 100.201);
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(h) Executive Order 11246,which prohibits federal contractors and federally assisted construction contractors and subcontractors, who do over $10,000 in Government business in one year from discriminating in employmentdecisions on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identification or national origin;
(i) Executive Order 11375, which bans discrimination on the basis of race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification,or national origin in hiring and employment in both the United States federal workforce and on the part of government contractors;
0) California Public Contract Code § 10295.3,whichprohibits discrimination based on domestic partnerships and those in same sex marriages; (k) DHS policy to ensure the equal treatment of faith-based organizations, under which the Applicant must comply with equal treatment policies and requirements contained in
6 C.F.R. Part 19;
(L) The California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) (California Government Code §§ 12940-12957), as applicable. FEHA prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment because of ancestry,familial status,race, color,religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin,ancestry, mental and physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, age, pregnancy, denial of medical and family care leave, or pregnancy disability leave,military and veteran status, and/or retaliation for protesting illegal discrimination related to one of these categories, or for reporting patient abuse in tax supported institutions;
(m)Any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for federal assistance is being made;and
(n) The requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) that may apply to this application.
Civil Rights Policies for Program Beneficiaries and Subrecipients of DHS funding, pertaining to the following are available on the Cal OES website:
• Non-discrimination in Programs & Services
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Reasonable Accommodation for Program Beneficiaries
• Language Access Policy
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6. Drug-Free Workplace
As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.),the Applicant certifies that it will maintain a drug-free workplace and a drug-free awareness program as outlined in the Act.
7. Environmental Standards
The Applicant will comply with state and federal environmental standards,including:
(a) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000-21177), to include coordination with the city or county planning agency;
(b) CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations,Title 14,Division 6, Chapter 3, §§ 15000-15387);
(c) The Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 U.S.C. § 1251 etseq.), which establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters; (d) The Federal Clean Air Act of 1955 (42 U.S.C. § 7401) which regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources;
(e) Institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (P.L. 91-190); the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA;and Executive Order 12898 which focuses on the environmentaland human health effects of federal actions on minority and low-income populations with the goal of achieving environmental protection for all communities;
(f) Evaluation of floodhazards in floodplains in accordance withExecutive Order 11988;
(g) Executive Order 11514 which sets forth national environmental standards; (h) Executive Order 11738 instituted to assure that each federal agency empowered to enter into contracts for the procurement of goods, materials, or services and each federal agency empowered to extend federal assistance by way of grant, loan, or contract shall undertake such procurement and assistance activities in a manner that will result in effective enforcement of the Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Executive Order 11990 which requires preservation of wetlands;
(i) The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, (P.L.93-523);
(j) The Endangered Species Act of 1973, (P.L.93-205);
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(k) Assurance of project consistency with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 etseq.);
(L) Conformity of Federal Actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); and
(m)The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. § 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
The Applicant shall not be: 1) in violation of any order or resolution promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution district; 2) subject to a cease-anddesist order pursuant to section 13301 of the California Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or 3) determined to be in violation of federal law relating to air or water pollution.
8. Audits
For subrecipients expending $1,000,000 or more in federal grant funds annually, the Applicant will perform the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and C.F.R., Part 200,Subpart F Audit Requirements.
9. Cooperation and Access to Records
The Applicant must cooperate with any compliance reviews or investigations conducted by DHS. In accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.337, the Applicant will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the state, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award. The Applicant will require any subrecipients, contractors, successors, transferees and assignees to acknowledge and agree to comply with this provision.
10. Conflict of Interest
The Applicant will establish safeguards to prohibit the Applicant’s employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.
11. Financial Management
False Claims for Payment
- The Applicant will comply with 31 U.S.C §§ 3729-3733
which provides that Applicant shall not submit a false claim for payment, reimbursement, or advance.
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12. Reporting - Accountability
The Applicant agrees to comply with applicable provisions of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) (P.L. 109-282), including but not limited to (a) the reporting of subawards obligating $30,000 or more in federal funds, and (b) executive compensation data for first-tier subawards as set forth in 2 C.F.R.Part 170, Appendix A.The Applicant also agrees to comply with the requirements set forth in the government-wide financial assistance award term regarding the System for Award Management and Universal Identifier Requirements located at 2 C.F.R.
Part 25, Appendix A.
13. Whistleblower Protections
The Applicant must comply with statutory requirements for whistleblower protections at 10 U.S.C. § 2409, 41 U.S.C. § 4712, and 10 U.S.C. § 2324, 41 U.S.C. § 4304 and § 4310.
14. Human Trafficking
The Applicant will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. as amended (22 U.S.C. § 7104) which prohibits the Applicant or its subrecipients from: (1) engaging in trafficking in persons during the period of time that the award is in effect; (2) procuring a commercial sex act during the period of time that the award is in effect; or (3) using forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the award.
15. Labor Standards
The Applicant will comply with the following federal labor standards:
(a) The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 276a to 276a-7), as applicable, and the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. § 3145 and 18 U.S.C. § 874) and the Contract Work Hours andSafety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 327-333),regarding labor standards for federally-assisted construction contracts or subcontracts, and (b) The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.) as they apply to employees of institutes of higher learning (IHE), hospitals and other nonprofit organizations.
16. Worker's Compensation
The Applicant must comply with provisions which require every employer to be insured to protect workers who may be injured on the job at all times during the performance of the work of this Agreement, as per the workers compensation laws set forth in California Labor Code §§ 3700 et seq.
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17. Property-Related
If applicable to the type of project funded by this federal award, the Applicant will:
(a) Comply with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of federal or federally-assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of federal participation in purchase;
(b) Comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires federal award subrecipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more;
(c) Assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended ( 16 U.S.C. § 470), Executive Order 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. § 469a-l et seq.); and
(d) Comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. § 4831 and 24 CFR Part 35) which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.
18. Certifications Applicable Only to Federally-Funded ConstructionProjects For all construction projects, the Applicant will:
(a) Not dispose of,modify the use of, or change the terms of the real property title or other interest in the site and facilities without permission and instructions from the awarding agency. Will record the federal awarding agency directives and will include a covenant in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part with federal assistance funds to assure nondiscrimination during the useful life of the project;
(b) Comply with the requirements of the awarding agency with regard to the drafting,review and approval of construction plans and specifications;and (c) Provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at the construction site to ensure that the complete work conforms with the approved plans and specifications and will furnish progressive reports and such other information as may be required by the assistance awarding agency or State.
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19. Use of Cellular Device While Driving is Prohibited
The Applicant is required to comply withCalifornia Vehicle Code sections 23123 and 23123.5. These laws prohibit driving motor vehicle while using an electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication. Drivers are also prohibited from the use of a wireless telephone without hands-free listening and talking, unless to make an emergency call to 911, law enforcement, or similar services.
20. California Public Records Act and Freedom of Information Act The Applicant acknowledges that all information submitted in the course of applying for funding under this program,or provided in the course of an entity’s grant management activities that are under Federal control,is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, and the California Public Records Act, California Government Code §7920.000 et seq. The Applicant should consider these laws and consult its own State and local laws and regulations regarding the release of information when reporting sensitive matters in the grant application, needs assessment, and strategic planning process.
21. Acknowledgment of Federal Funding from DHS
The Applicant must acknowledge its use of federal funding when issuing statements, press releases,requests for proposals,bid invitations,and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal funds.
22. Activities Conducted Abroad
The Applicant must coordinate with appropriate government authorities when performing project activities outside the United States and obtain all appropriate licenses, permits, or approvals.
23. Best Practices for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Information (Pll) DHS defines Pll as any information that permits the identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred,including any information that is linked or linkable to that individual. If the Applicant collects Pll,the Applicant is required to have a publicly-available privacy policy that describes standards on the usage and maintenance of the Pll they collect. The Applicant may refer to the DHS Privacy Impact Assessments: Privacy Guidance and Privacy Template as a useful resource.
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24. Copyright
Recipients must affix the applicable copyright notices of 17 U.S.C. §§ 401 or 402 to any work first produced under federal awards and also include an acknowledgement that the work was produced under a federal award (including the federal award number and federal awarding agency). As detailed in 2 C.F.R. § 200.315, a federal awarding agency reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable right to reproduce,publish, or otherwise use the work for federal purposes and to authorize others to do so.
25. Duplicative Costs
Applicants are prohibited from charging any cost to this federal award that will be included as a cost or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other federal award in either the current or a prior budget period. (See 2 C.F.R. § 200.403(f)).
However,recipients may shift costs that are allowable under two or more federal awards where otherwise permitted by federal statutes, regulations, or the federal financial assistance award terms and conditions.
26. Energy Policy and Conservation Act
The Applicant must comply with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 6201 which contain policies relating to energy efficiency that are defined in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with this Act.
27. Federal Debt Status
The Applicant is required to be non-delinquent in its repayment of any federal debt.
Examples of relevant debt include delinquent payroll and other taxes, audit disallowances,and benefit overpayments. See OMB Circular A-l29.
28. Fly America Act of 1974
The Applicant must comply with Preference for United States Flag Air Carriers:
(a list of certified air carriers can be found at:Certificated Air Carriers List | US Department of Transportation, https://www.transportation.aov/policv/aviationpolicv/certificated-air-carriers-list) for international air transportation of people and property to the extent that such service is available, in accordance with the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974 (49 U.S.C. § 40118) and the interpretative guidelines issued by the Comptroller General of the United States in the March 31, 1981, amendment to Comptroller General Decision B-138942.
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29. Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990
In accordance with Section 6 of the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, the Applicant must ensure that all conference, meeting, convention, or training space funded in whole or in part with federal funds complies with the fire prevention and control guidelines of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended, 15 U.S.C. § 2225a.
30. Non-supplanting Requirement
If the Applicant receives federal financial assistance awards made under programs that prohibit supplanting by law,the Applicant must ensure that federal funds do not replace (supplant) funds that have been budgeted for the same purpose through non- federal sources.
31. Patents and Intellectual Property Rights
Recipients are subject to the Bayh-Dole Act, 35 U.S.C. § 200 et seq. and applicable regulations governing inventions and patents, including the regulations issued by the Department of Commerce at 37 C.F.R. Part 401 (Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms under Government Awards, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements) and the standard patent rights clause set forth at 37 C.F.R. § 401.14.
32. SAFECOM
If the Applicant receives federal financial assistance awards made under programs that provide emergency communication equipment and its related activities, the Applicant must comply with the SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency Communication Grants,including provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance interoperable communications.
33. Terrorist Financing
The Applicant must comply with Executive Order 13224 and United States law that prohibit transactions with, and the provisions of resources and support to,individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. The Applicant is legally responsible for ensuring compliance with the Order and laws.
34. Reporting of Matters Related to Recipient Integrity andPerformance If the total value of the Applicant’s currently active grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts from all federal assistance offices exceeds $10,000,000 for any period of time during the period of performance of this federal financial assistance award,the Applicant must comply with the requirements set forth in the
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government-wide Award Term and Condition for Recipient Integrity and Performance Matters located at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix XII, the full text of which is incorporated here by reference in the award terms and conditions.
35. USA Patriot Act of 2001
The Applicant must comply with requirements of the Uniting andStrengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required toIntercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (USA PATRIOT Act), which amends 18 U.S.C. §§ 175-175c.
36. Use of DHS Seal, Logo, and Flags
The Applicant must obtain written permission from DHS prior to using the DHS seals, logos, crests,or reproductions of flags,or likenesses of DHS agency officials. This includes use of DHS component (e.g.,FEMA, CISA, etc.) seals,logos, crests, or reproductions of flags, or likenesses of component officials.
37. Performance Goals (HSGP and NSGP)
In addition to the BiannualStrategy Implementation Report submission requirements outlined in the Preparedness Grants Manual, the Applicant must demonstrate how the grant-funded project addresses the core capability gap associated with each project. The capability gap reduction must be addressed in the Project Description of the BSIR for each project.
38. Applicability of DHS Standard Terms and Conditions to Tribes The DHS Standard Terms and Conditions are a restatement of general requirements imposed upon the Applicant and flow down to any of its subrecipients as a matter of law,regulation, or executive order.If the requirement does not apply to Indian tribes or there is a federal law or regulation exempting its application to Indian tribes,then the acceptance by Tribes of, or acquiescence to, DHS Standard Terms and Conditions does not change or alter its inapplicability to an Indian tribe. The execution of grant documents is not intended to change, alter, amend, or impose additional liability or responsibility upon the Tribe where it does not already exist.
39. Required Use of American Iron, Steel,Manufactured Products, and Construction Materials
The Applicant must comply with the “Build America,Buy America” Act (BABAA), enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Executive Order 14005. Applicants receiving a federal award subject to BABAA requirements may not use federal financial assistance funds for infrastructure projects unless:
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(a) All iron and steel used in the project are produced in the United States -this means all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States; (b) All manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States -this means the manufactured product was manufactured in the United States; and the cost of the components of the manufactured product that are mined, produced,or manufactured in the United States is greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components of the manufactured product, unless another standard for determining the minimum amount of domestic content of the manufactured product has been established under applicable law or regulation; and (c) All construction materials are manufactured in the United States -this means that all manufacturing processes for the construction material occurred in the United States.
The “Buy America" preference only applies to articles, materials, and supplies that are consumed in, incorporated into,or affixed to an infrastructure project.It does not apply to tools, equipment, and supplies, such as temporary scaffolding, brought to the construction site and removed at or before the completion of the infrastructure project. Nor does a Buy America preference apply to equipment and furnishings, such as movable chairs, desks,and portable computer equipment, that are used at or within the finishedinfrastructure project but are not an integral part of the structure or permanently affixed to the infrastructure project.
Per section 70914(c) of BABAA, FEMA may waive the application of a Buy America preference under an infrastructure program in certain cases.
40. E.0.14074- Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety
Recipient State,Tribal, local, or territorial law enforcement agencies must comply with the requirements of section 12(c) of E.O. 14074. Recipient State, Tribal,local, or territorial law enforcement agencies are also encouraged to adopt and enforce policies consistent with E.O. 14074 to support safe and effective policing.
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IMPORTANT
The purpose of these assurances is to obtain federal and state financial assistance, including any and all federal and state grants, loans,reimbursement,contracts,etc.
Applicant recognizes and agrees that state financial assistance will be extended based on the representations made in these assurances. These assurances are binding on Applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, etc. as well as any of its subrecipients.
Failure to comply with any of the above assurances may result in suspension, termination, or reduction of grant funds.
All appropriate documentation, as outlined above, must be maintained on file by the Applicant and available for Cal OES or public scrutiny upon request. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the grant or termination of the grant or both and the Applicant may be ineligible for award of any future grants if Cal OES determines that the Applicant: ( 1) has made false certification, or (2) violates the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above.
All of the language contained within this document must be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers. Applicants are bound by the DHS Standard Terms and Conditions 2024, Version 2, hereby incorporated by reference, which can be found at: https://www.dhs.gov/publication/fyl5-dhs- standard-terms-and-conditions.
The undersigned represents that he/she is authorized to enter into this agreement for and on behalf of the Applicant.
Applicant:.
Signature of Authorized Agent:
Printed Name of Authorized Agent:
Title:. Date:
Montclair Police Department
Edward C. Starr
City Manager
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The Undersigned represents that he/she is authorized to enter into this agreement for and on behalf of the County. The undersigned is the appropriate contact for all notices and documents to be provided under this agreement.
San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services
Signature of Authorized Agent:.
Printed Name of Authorized Agent: Crisanta Gonzalez
Title: Director Date:.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2026
SECTION: CONSENT - AGREEMENTS
ITEM NO.: 2
FILE I.D.: HSV070, ATH215, 218, 020
DEPT.: HUMAN SVCS.
PREPARER: F. SALTOS
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT NO. 26–09 WITH ONTARIO–MONTCLAIR
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE OF BALL FIELD AND RESTROOM FACILITIES AT ESSEX
PARK, SUBJECT TO ANY REVISIONS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE CITY ATTORNEY REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: Ontario–Montclair School District (OMSD) has requested the use of City facilities for their spring sports activities. The City Council is requested to consider approval of Agreement No. 26–09 with OMSD for use of ball field and restroom facilities at Essex Park, subject to any revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney.
Copies of proposed Agreement No. 26–09 are attached for City Council review and consideration.
BACKGROUND: Pursuant to Agreement No. 26–09, OMSD is requesting the use of the field located at the southwest corner of Howard Street and Essex Avenue at Essex Park on weekdays for its baseball activities. Saturday and Sunday field use by OMSD is not permitted.
FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of the proposed Agreement would require no additional appropriation of funds as there is no field lighting being requested for daytime use.
Alarm and restroom cleaning fees are already budgeted through the Public Works Department, and field maintenance costs are included in the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Budget.
The term of proposed Agreement No. 26–09 with Ontario–Montclair School District runs from February 3, 2026, through May 22, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve Agreement No. 26–09 with Ontario–Montclair School District for use of ball field and restroom facilities at Essex Park.
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AGREEMENT NO. 26–09
WITH ONTARIO–MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR USE OF ESSEX PARK
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the City of Montclair, hereinafter called "CITY," and Ontario–Montclair School District, hereinafter called "OMSD."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, CITY presently has a baseball field at Essex Park generally located at the southwest corner of Howard Street and Essex Avenue, adjacent to and directly east of Ramona Elementary School, Montclair, California, and WHEREAS, said Park has been developed to provide areas for youth sports practices and games, on which premises OMSD desires to use for Youth Baseball activities at such times and hours set forth in Section 1(p). The term of this Agreement is for February 3, 2026, through May 22, 2026.
SECTION 1: OMSD hereby agrees as follows:
a. Provide CITY a list of OMSD contact information (Chain of command) in relation to the request to use Essex Park including name, email, and telephone numbers.
b. Not to use the premises for any other purpose, except as above indicated.
Opening and closing ceremonies will be permitted. Any other events or clinics will require written notice one month in advance for approval. OMSD shall not hold special events which conflict with City sponsored community special events.
c. Not to sublet the field.
d. Not to make any improvements or alterations or mow grass on said premises.
e. Not to charge for parking of vehicles in the parking lots located within CITY facilities and not to park in the fields or walkways.
f. Not to erect any barriers or fences of any kind unless approved by CITY. g. Not to use herbicides at the park for any purpose.
h. Not to disconnect or make changes to existing phone line account. i. Not to allow hitting balls into the chain link fences for batting practice.
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j. No items should be stored in restroom facilities, except restroom supplies.
Any items found to be stored in buildings without prior written authorization from the CITY will be removed by city crews with or without prior notice to OMSD. Any cost incurred by the CITY by removing, storing, or disposal of said property shall be the responsibility of OMSD.
k. CITY to maintain restroom facilities. OMSD to police the entire premises after each day's use and dispose of all paper, trash, and other debris in the dumpster that may have accumulated and leave the premises in a condition deemed acceptable to CITY. This work shall be completed within two hours after an activity has ended. If the premises are not maintained as stated a contracted cleaning agency will be hired by the CITY and OMSD will be responsible for all fees related to the service.
l. To follow proper call–out procedures in an emergency (an urgent need for assistance or some type of immediate action) by using only telephone numbers issued for this purpose. A Contact List containing the emergency telephone numbers is attached.
m. OMSD agrees to assist CITY in keeping order in the park area and to provide responsible supervision as may be necessary to prevent vandalism or malicious mischief to the property including for graffiti removal on buildings within 24 hours of notification, contact Graffiti Abatement Hotline at 625–9429 and report vandalism immediately to the Public Works Department at 625–9480. OMSD will not attempt to remove Graffiti or make repairs to building. OMSD shall furnish and supply personnel to conduct and supervise OMSD activities on the premises.
n. To provide CITY with practice and game schedules. Fields will be allocated to OMSD accordingly. The City reserves the right to allocate any field not in use by OMSD. Also, all participants must be enrolled in OMSD. o. To designate one individual as the OMSD representative to work with the CITY's representative.
p. It is agreed that OMSD may use said baseball fields from February 3, 2026 through May 22, 2026, Mondays through Fridays generally commencing at 2:30 p.m. and no weekend activities.
q. PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE: Throughout the term of this Agreement, at OMSD’s sole cost and expense, OMSD shall keep, or cause to be kept, in full force and effect, for the mutual benefit of CITY and OMSD, comprehensive, broad form, general public liability insurance against claims and liabilities for personal injury, death, or property providing proof of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for bodily injury or death to any one person or for any one accident or occurrence, and at least Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) for property damage. All insurance required by this Agreement shall be carried only by responsible insurance companies duly admitted to transact business in the State of California and shall name as additional insured the CITY, its elected officials, officers, employees, and MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 44 of 67 AGREEMENT NO. 26–09
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agents. All policies shall contain language, to the extent obtainable, to the effect that (1) the insurer and the insured waive the right of subrogation against CITY and CITY's elected officials, officers, employees, and agents; (2) the policies are primary and non contributing with any insurance that may be carried by CITY; and (3) they cannot be canceled or materially changed except after thirty (30) days' notice, in writing, by the insurer to CITY by certified mail. OMSD shall furnish CITY with copies of such policies promptly upon receipt of them or certificate(s) evidencing the insurance. r. INDEMNIFICATION: OMSD shall defend, indemnify and save harmless CITY, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees from all liability from loss, damage, or injury to persons or property including the payment by OMSD of any and all legal costs and attorneys' fees in any manner arising out of any negligent or intentional or willful acts or omissions of the OMSD in the activities, use, or occupancy of the premises including, but not limited to, all consequential damages to the maximum extent permitted by law.
s. It is understood and agreed that there is no relationship of employer– employee for Workers' Compensation purposes between CITY and any person connected with OMSD, unless such person is otherwise regularly employed by and conducting official business of CITY.
t. To conduct all operations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
SECTION 2: CITY hereby agrees as follows:
a. To maintain the periphery of the premises, including shrubs and trees, and mow all grass on a year–round basis.
b. To pay for all water used on premises.
c. To have full control over watering the entire premises. OMSD shall not adjust or readjust or otherwise change the sprinkler system or water control facilities.
d. To provide emergency call–out telephone numbers for use by OMSD. A Contact List containing the emergency telephone numbers is attached. e. To designate a CITY representative to work with OMSD on all non– maintenance issues relating to the use of CITY facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, if any terms of this Agreement are not complied with, the Agreement will become null and void and OMSD will be refused use of CITY facilities.
The CITY may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend or terminate this Agreement, or any portion hereof, by serving upon OMSD at least ten (10) days prior written notice.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this XX day of XX, 20XX.
AGENCY: CITY:
ONTARIO–MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT CITY OF MONTCLAIR
Phil Hillman Javier John Dutrey
Chief Business Official Mayor
ATTEST:
Andrea M. Myrick
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Diane E. Robbins
City Attorney
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CITY OF MONTCLAIR
CONTACT LIST FOR SPORTS LEAGUES
FEBRUARY 2026
Reason for
Contact Authority Contact TelephoneNumber
After–Hours/
Emergency
Montclair Police
Department Dispatch (909) 621–47719–1–1 (Emergency)
Sports League
Administration
City’s Sports League
Liaison
Fernando
Saltos (909) 625–9496
Building
Maintenance
Public Works
Facilities/Maintenance
Assistant Manager
Mathew
Paradis
(909) 625–9443
Cell: (909) 721–1860
Grounds
Maintenance
Public Works Operations
Assistant Manager
Alex
Cardona
(909) 625–9467
Cell: (909) 762–1372
Vandalism Public Works Department (909) 625–9480
Graffiti
Removal
Graffiti Abatement
Hotline (909) 625–9429
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2026
SECTION: CONSENT - RESOLUTIONS
ITEM NO.: 1
FILE I.D.: STB300–17
DEPT.: FINANCE
PREPARER: C. GRAVES
SUBJECT: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26–3506 AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT
OF LIENS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR DELINQUENT SEWER AND TRASH CHARGES REASON FOR CONSIDERATION: Staff has identified 173 sewer and trash accounts in the even–numbered–month billing cycle that are more than three billing periods delinquent.
Pursuant to Montclair Municipal Code Chapter 1.12, these properties are subject to lien.
The City Council is requested to consider adoption of Resolution No. 26–3506 authorizing placement of liens on these properties for delinquent sewer and trash charges.
BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 02–815 authorizes the placement of liens on properties on which delinquent civil debts have accrued and makes property owners responsible for delinquent sewer and trash charges accrued after the effective date of the Ordinance (March 1, 2002) for accounts in tenants' names. Prior to the City Council's adoption of Ordinance No. 02–815, property owners were responsible for only those accounts in their own names.
FISCAL IMPACT: Recoverable amount is $68,242.45, plus $3,460.00 for release of lien fees, plus $8,650.00 in lien fees, for a total of $80,352.45.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26–3506 authorizing placement of liens on certain properties for delinquent sewer and trash charges.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26–3506
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MONTCLAIR AUTHORIZING
PLACEMENT OF LIENS ON CERTAIN
PROPERTIES FOR DELINQUENT SEWER
AND TRASH ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, Chapter 1.12 of the Montclair Municipal Code authorizes the City to place liens on properties on which delinquent civil debts have accrued; and WHEREAS, all owners of property in the City of Montclair were notified about the adoption of Ordinance No. 02–815 authorizing placement of liens on properties on which delinquent civil debts have accrued; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that there are 173 sewer and/or trash accounts on which there are delinquencies in excess of 90 days; and WHEREAS, the owners of these properties have received regular billing statements and late notices since the onset of such delinquencies; and WHEREAS, the owners of these properties were notified on January 8. 2026, that their delinquent accounts are subject to causing a lien to be placed on their properties for settlement of such delinquencies; and that such liens would be considered for approval by the Montclair City Council on Monday, February 2, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Montclair approves the placement of liens on the properties and in the amounts specified in Exhibit A, entitled Report of Delinquent Civil Debts – February 2026, attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is authorized to provide the San Bernardino County Auditor/Controller–Recorder with the documents required to cause such liens to be placed.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this XX day of XX, 2026.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
I, Andrea M. Myrick, City Clerk of the City of Montclair, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that Resolution No. 26–3506 was duly adopted by the City Council of said city and was approved by the Mayor of said city at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the XX day of XX, 2026, and that it was adopted by the following vote, to–wit:
AYES: XX
NOES: XX
ABSTAIN: XX
ABSENT: XX
Andrea M. Myrick
City Clerk
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Report of Delinquent Civil Debts – February 2026
Street No. Street Account Type Delinquency Release of
Lien Fee Lien Fee Total Lien
Amount
11225 Ada Avenue Residential 364.63 20.00 50.00 434.63
10483 Adobe Court Residential 360.36 20.00 50.00 430.36 10207 Amherst Avenue Residential 382.39 20.00 50.00 452.39 10227 Amherst Avenue Residential 451.47 20.00 50.00 521.47 11141 Amherst Avenue Residential 331.94 20.00 50.00 401.94 4238 Appaloosa Way Residential 364.59 20.00 50.00 434.59 4314 Appaloosa Way Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 4342 Appaloosa Way Residential 309.08 20.00 50.00 379.08 5512 Arrow Hwy #D Commercial 398.71 20.00 50.00 468.71
5512 Arrow Hwy #F Commercial 251.33 20.00 50.00 321.33
4959 Bandera Street Residential 307.59 20.00 50.00 377.59 5071 Bandera Street Residential 372.78 20.00 50.00 442.78 5633 Bandera Street Residential 804.13 20.00 50.00 874.13 8806 Banyan Avenue Multifamily 374.30 20.00 50.00 444.30 10145 Bel Air Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 10205 Bel Air Avenue Residential 354.14 20.00 50.00 424.14 10283 Bel Air Avenue Residential 384.14 20.00 50.00 454.14 5216 Belvedere Way Residential 300.00 20.00 50.00 370.00 5196 Benito Street Commercial 205.60 20.00 50.00 275.60 5206 Benito Street Commercial 205.61 20.00 50.00 275.61 10278 Benson Avenue Residential 631.64 20.00 50.00 701.64 5212 Berkshire Way Residential 507.59 20.00 50.00 577.59 5214 Berkshire Way Residential 225.64 20.00 50.00 295.64 5011 Birch Street Residential 560.34 20.00 50.00 630.34 4990 Brooks Street Commercial 4,750.48 20.00 50.00 4,820.48 11339 Brunswick Lane Residential 202.49 20.00 50.00 272.49 11419 Brunswick Lane Residential 398.75 20.00 50.00 468.75 11427 Brunswick Lane Residential 396.36 20.00 50.00 466.36 10978 Buckingham Way Residential 362.35 20.00 50.00 432.35 10464 Calico Court Residential 812.97 20.00 50.00 882.97 10401 Camarena Avenue Residential 380.14 20.00 50.00 450.14 8953 Camulos Avenue Residential 507.59 20.00 50.00 577.59 10234 Camulos Avenue Residential 364.62 20.00 50.00 434.62 10259 Camulos Avenue Residential 384.98 20.00 50.00 454.98 10280 Camulos Avenue Residential 507.59 20.00 50.00 577.59 11409 Cannery Row Residential 398.75 20.00 50.00 468.75 4912 Canoga Street Residential 352.84 20.00 50.00 422.84 4924 Canoga Street Residential 364.53 20.00 50.00 434.53 5005 Canoga Street Residential 325.63 20.00 50.00 395.63 4825–31 Canoga Street Multifamily 294.20 20.00 50.00 364.20 4987 Canoga Street Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 11178 Carrillo Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 4265 Clair Street Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 4337 Clair Street Residential 396.94 20.00 50.00 466.94 4397 Clair Street Residential 325.63 20.00 50.00 395.63 5159 Clair Street Residential 304.76 20.00 50.00 374.76 4303 Clydesdale Way Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 10231 Coalinga Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 10247 Coalinga Avenue Residential 545.15 20.00 50.00 615.15 11148 Coalinga Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 11465 Cobblestone Lane Residential 398.74 20.00 50.00 468.74 MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 50 of 67 Exhibit A to Resolution No: 26–3509
Report of Delinquent Civil Debts – February 2026
Street No. Street Account Type Delinquency Release of
Lien Fee Lien Fee Total Lien
Amount
5213 Coventry Way Residential 218.94 20.00 50.00 288.94 5222 Coventry Way Residential 203.64 20.00 50.00 273.64 11362 Cumberland Lane Residential 205.61 20.00 50.00 275.61 11438 Cumberland Lane Residential 251.33 20.00 50.00 321.33 11469 Cumberland Lane Residential 205.61 20.00 50.00 275.61 11333 Dartmouth Lane Residential 205.61 20.00 50.00 275.61 10186 Del Mar Avenue Residential 529.61 20.00 50.00 599.61 10187 Del Mar Avenue Residential 365.95 20.00 50.00 435.95 10190 Del Mar Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 10236 Del Mar Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 4506 Donner Court Residential 364.15 20.00 50.00 434.15 11159 Essex Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 4157 Evart Street Residential 456.22 20.00 50.00 526.22 4544 Evart Street Residential 204.90 20.00 50.00 274.90 4696 Evart Street Residential 365.40 20.00 50.00 435.40 5017 Evart Street Residential 343.55 20.00 50.00 413.55 5383 Evart Street Residential 348.05 20.00 50.00 418.05 5457 Evart Street Residential 360.36 20.00 50.00 430.36 4256 Fauna Street Residential 531.74 20.00 50.00 601.74 4291 Fauna Street Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 4703 Fauna Street Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 4782 Fauna Street Residential 864.25 20.00 50.00 934.25 4852 Fauna Street Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 8936 Felipe Avenue Residential 282.00 20.00 50.00 352.00 8919–21 Felipe Avenue Multifamily 729.28 20.00 50.00 799.28 10427 Felipe Lane Residential 362.78 20.00 50.00 432.78 4639 Flora Street Residential 299.08 20.00 50.00 369.08 4660 Flora Street Residential 377.22 20.00 50.00 447.22 4932 Flora Street Residential 396.68 20.00 50.00 466.68 5029 Flora Street Residential 225.54 20.00 50.00 295.54 5370 Flora Street Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 10253 Fremont Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 10287 Fremont Avenue Residential 396.68 20.00 50.00 466.68 11175 Fremont Avenue Residential 325.63 20.00 50.00 395.63 11280 Fremont Avenue Residential 200.00 20.00 50.00 270.00 10365–67 Fremont Avenue Multifamily 720.33 20.00 50.00 790.33 10161 Geneva Avenue Residential 364.57 20.00 50.00 434.57 4581 Gold Rush Court Residential 359.57 20.00 50.00 429.57 4115 Grand Avenue Residential 249.93 20.00 50.00 319.93 3910 Hampton Drive Residential 271.33 20.00 50.00 341.33 11335 Hartford Lane Residential 251.33 20.00 50.00 321.33 10127 Helena Avenue Residential 310.27 20.00 50.00 380.27 11353 Hickory Lane Residential 251.33 20.00 50.00 321.33 11443 Hickory Lane Residential 251.33 20.00 50.00 321.33 4103 Howard Street Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 4331 Howard Street Residential 372.38 20.00 50.00 442.38 4341 Howard Street Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 4705 Howard Street Residential 205.61 20.00 50.00 275.61 4910 Howard Street Residential 380.58 20.00 50.00 450.58 4992 Howard Street Residential 398.18 20.00 50.00 468.18 5245 Howard Street Residential 264.97 20.00 50.00 334.97 MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 51 of 67 Exhibit A to Resolution No: 26–3509
Report of Delinquent Civil Debts – February 2026
Street No. Street Account Type Delinquency Release of
Lien Fee Lien Fee Total Lien
Amount
10244 Kimberly Avenue Residential 364.58 20.00 50.00 434.58 10990 Kimberly Avenue Residential 325.63 20.00 50.00 395.63 11165 Kimberly Avenue Residential 355.11 20.00 50.00 425.11 10209 Kimberly Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 4671 Kingsley Street Residential 651.25 20.00 50.00 721.25 4883 Kingsley Street Residential 407.06 20.00 50.00 477.06 4909 Kingsley Street Residential 363.96 20.00 50.00 433.96 5476 Kingsley Street Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 5646 Kingsley Street Residential 275.53 20.00 50.00 345.53 10360–62 Lehigh Avenue Multifamily 729.28 20.00 50.00 799.28 4543 Mane Street Residential 343.82 20.00 50.00 413.82
4595 Mane Street Residential 364.49 20.00 50.00 434.49
4696 Mane Street Senior 307.96 20.00 50.00 377.96
4839 Mane Street Residential 364.33 20.00 50.00 434.33
4731 Manzanita Street Residential 293.52 20.00 50.00 363.52 10269 Marion Avenue Residential 395.31 20.00 50.00 465.31 10376 Marion Avenue Residential 325.63 20.00 50.00 395.63 11336 Marquette Lane Residential 398.74 20.00 50.00 468.74 11442 Marquette Lane Residential 398.75 20.00 50.00 468.75 4441 Merle Street Residential 264.92 20.00 50.00 334.92 3796 Millstone Lane Residential 390.16 20.00 50.00 460.16 11458 Millstone Lane Residential 398.75 20.00 50.00 468.75 5239 Monte Verde Street Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 9655 Monte Vista Avenue Commercial 292.72 20.00 50.00 362.72 11073 Monte Vista Avenue Residential 214.37 20.00 50.00 284.37 10563 Mustang Circle Residential 257.11 20.00 50.00 327.11 10163 Oak Glen Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 10186 Oak Glen Avenue Residential 364.66 20.00 50.00 434.66 10594 Oak Glen Avenue Residential 325.63 20.00 50.00 395.63 5171 Orchard Street Senior 328.12 20.00 50.00 398.12
5422 Orchard Street Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 5471 Orchard Street Residential 1,027.49 20.00 50.00 1,097.49 3859 Peachwood Drive Residential 249.13 20.00 50.00 319.13 10165 Poulsen Avenue Residential 284.10 20.00 50.00 354.10 10260 Poulsen Avenue Residential 438.43 20.00 50.00 508.43 11210 Poulsen Avenue Residential 507.59 20.00 50.00 577.59 10206 Pradera Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 10222 Pradera Avenue Residential 507.58 20.00 50.00 577.58 10236 Pradera Avenue Residential 313.79 20.00 50.00 383.79 4668 Rawhide Street Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 11463 Rockford Lane Residential 202.84 20.00 50.00 272.84 5054 Rodeo Street Residential 325.63 20.00 50.00 395.63 11032 San Juan Way Residential 250.63 20.00 50.00 320.63 10964 San Miguel Way Residential 324.28 20.00 50.00 394.28 11020 San Pasqual Avenue Residential 366.56 20.00 50.00 436.56 11083 San Pasqual Avenue Residential 421.05 20.00 50.00 491.05 11094 San Pasqual Avenue Residential 306.87 20.00 50.00 376.87 11164 San Pasqual Avenue Residential 332.29 20.00 50.00 402.29 10136 Santa Anita Avenue Residential 364.18 20.00 50.00 434.18 10148 Santa Anita Avenue Residential 296.37 20.00 50.00 366.37 10183 Santa Anita Avenue Residential 396.63 20.00 50.00 466.63 MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 52 of 67 Exhibit A to Resolution No: 26–3509
Report of Delinquent Civil Debts – February 2026
Street No. Street Account Type Delinquency Release of
Lien Fee Lien Fee Total Lien
Amount
10204 Santa Anita Avenue Residential 380.38 20.00 50.00 450.38 10221 Santa Anita Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 10298 Santa Anita Avenue Residential 366.67 20.00 50.00 436.67 10170 Saratoga Avenue Residential 401.51 20.00 50.00 471.51 5538 Shirley Lane Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 11011 Stallion Avenue Residential 255.06 20.00 50.00 325.06 4779 State Street Residential 205.79 20.00 50.00 275.79 10187 Vernon Avenue Residential 364.80 20.00 50.00 434.80 10236 Vernon Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 10241 Vernon Avenue Residential 364.66 20.00 50.00 434.66 4226 Via Angelo Residential 243.27 20.00 50.00 313.27
4230 Via Angelo Residential 495.31 20.00 50.00 565.31
11043 Wesley Avenue Residential 365.13 20.00 50.00 435.13 11053 Wesley Avenue Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 10989 Whitewater Avenue Residential 325.63 20.00 50.00 395.63 10995 Whitewater Avenue Residential 354.14 20.00 50.00 424.14 11178 Whitewater Avenue Residential 366.39 20.00 50.00 436.39 11024 Whitewater Avenue Residential 593.08 20.00 50.00 663.08 4515 Yosemite Drive Residential 364.64 20.00 50.00 434.64 4519 Yosemite Drive Residential 309.59 20.00 50.00 379.59 Total: $68,242.45 $3,460.00 $8,650.00 $80,352.45
MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 53 of 67 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes – July 17, 2025 Page 1 of 5
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025, AT 4 P.M. IN THE THEATER CONFERENCE ROOM, 9955 FREMONT AVENUE,
MONTCLAIR, CALIFORNIA
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Martinez called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Martinez; Vice Chair Dutrey; Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia; City Manager Starr; Executive Director of Engineering/Major Projects Manager Hoerning; Director of Community Development Diaz; Associate Engineer Stevenson; Director of Economic Development Agency Fuentes
Absent: Chief of Police Reed
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Committee approved the minutes for the meeting held on March 20, 2025.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT — None
V. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UPDATES/ITEMS
A. OPERATIONS
1. MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
The Operations Activity Report for the months of March, April, May, and June was included with the agenda. There were no issues with the reports.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia gave a detailed update about various service requests the Operations Division completed and compared the data to last fiscal year’s data. There were significant reductions in service requests for signage for special events. She answered Vice Chair Dutrey’s questions about the City’s flashing stop signs then gave a brief overview about program for asphalt pothole repair. She reported that that a new category was added to track equipment repairs, vehicle maintenance, and guardrail repairs. One of the first recorded railing repairs is the railing on the north side of the Kingsley Street Bridge overlooking the San Antonio Creek Channel which was damaged after a car accident.
2. ADDITIONAL ITEMS — None
B. FACILITIES
1. MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
The Facilities Activity Report for the months of March, April, May, and June was included with the agenda. There were no questions or issues with the report.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia gave a detailed update about various service requests, compliance training, and maintenance MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 54 of 67 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes – July 17, 2025 Page 2 of 5 completed by the Facilities Division. She reported that the concrete pad for the new emergency generator was poured and required a 30-day curing period.
2. ADDITIONAL ITEMS — None
C. ENGINEERING DIVISION
1. Public Works Week 2025
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia reported on the staff recognition and appreciation luncheon to celebrate the annual National Public Works Week, whose theme this year is “People, Purpose, Presence.” An article with more details will be published in the July issue of the City Manager’s monthly newsletter.
2. Sewer System Management Plan Update
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia reported that the City adopted a new plan last December which immediately went into practice.
A copy was publicly posted on the City’s website.
3. Sewer Rate Increase
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia announced the latest rate increase for sewer connection services for the next two years. The new rates were publicly posted on the City’s website.
4. Restricted Parking for Alexan-Kendry Apartments
An Agenda Report will go to the next City Council Meeting to restrict parking to 1-hour at four stalls in front of the leasing office of the Kendry Apartment complex on Cypress Street near Monte Vista Avenue and Arrow Highway.
VI. POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE/ITEMS
City Manager Starr announced that the City will be bringing back the Traffic Safety Program. There will be an officer on special assignment working strictly on traffic enforcement. This assignment will include patrolling major arterial streets where oversized vehicles are frequently reported to be illegally using roads that are not designated truck routes, such as Monte Vista Avenue. Executive Director of Engineering/Major Projects Manager Hoerning is preparing the implementation of signage and an education campaign to alert businesses located on Brooks Street to remind delivery drivers where the truck routes are located. Enforcement will include gross vehicle rate weighting and vehicle class regulations according to the State of California.
VII. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PROJECT UPDATES/ITEMS Director of Community Development Diaz announced the arrival of a new Planning Assistant who recently joined the team. She will be assisting Senior Planner Gutierrez with various tasks. A new officer has been added to the team and one more will be onboard in a few weeks. A senior Code Enforcement officer retired recently prompting a large reassignment of duties for all current staff.
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Vice Chair Dutrey requested a status update on the construction for Sprouts and Dutch Bros. Director of Community Development Diaz explained that the contractors for Sprouts have not been paid by the property owners therefore work at the construction site has come to a halt. Dutch Bros. is still in the plan checking process.
VIII. CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATES
A. LOCAL PROJECTS
1. Reeder Ranch Park
Associate Engineer Stevenson reports that the water tie-ins are completed.
He stated that the cause of the delay in opening the park is the electrical tiein services that will be installed by SoCal Edison. The project cannot move forward without electrical power.
2. Sunset Park Beautification
Executive Director of Engineering/Major Projects Manager Hoerning reported several incidents of vandalism at the park. There is discussion about designing a fence to place on Orchard Street and Kingsley to prohibit unauthorized access to the park during closed hours. On July 15th, the City assumed full responsibility for maintenance of the park. Public Works Operations Assistant Manager Cardona is coordinating with Colts Landscape, Inc. to include services to Sunset Park on a regular cycle.
3. Alleyway Improvements
Associate Engineer Stevenson announced that there will be a Notice of Completion sent to the City Council at the next meeting for the thirteen alleys that were completed this year. City Manager Starr warned that the Trump Administration blocked all funding under the Community Development Block Grant which is used to pay for infrastructure improvements in underserved areas. It is uncertain if there will be a funding source to work on the ten remaining alleys in the City in need of upgrades.
4. Civic Center Generator
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia gave an update on the status of the emergency generator installation. A solid enclosure will be built around it for protection and noise reduction.
5. Library Remodel
Associate Engineer Stevenson reports he will be sending the project out to bid in approximately two weeks. A flaw discovered during a power outage will be included in the new design bid.
6. Saratoga Park
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia gave a report about the cost of the project and states that the City is seeking grant funding. The design plans are 90% complete.
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7. Silicon Avenue & 3rd Street
Associate Engineer Stevenson reports that they have 90% of the plans completed and they’re still in the review process.
8. Arrow Highway & Fremont Avenue
Executive Director of Engineering/Major Projects Manager Hoerning explained intersection for Arrow Highway and Fremont Avenue is complete.
The design plans for improvements from Moreno Street to Arrow Highway are in progress. Construction is not expected to start until next year due to the City Moratorium.
B. REGIONAL PROJECTS
1. West Valley Connector Project
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia gave a status update about the progress of construction.
IX. COMMITTEE AND CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. Gold Line Extension to Montclair
Vice Chair Dutrey announced that he will be in a meeting on Monday with the San Bernardino County Transit Authority to determine if they will commit to funding and constructing the project.
B. Navigation Center
City Manager Starr reports that the San Bernardino County insists that every City within the coalition must contribute a minimum of $200K to provide beds for unhoused residents in need of transitional assistance. Costs will vary by population between 250K to as much as $600K annually. The City of Montclair would be paying an estimated $250K for seven beds.
C. ARC (Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire)
The City transitioned from using Inland Valley Humane Society to using animal control services from the Animal Resource Center as of June 18th. City Manager Starr explained that the City has more control over the cost. Vice Chair Dutrey mentioned the “no kill” policy that is mandated by the State. ARC will present an update at a future City Council Meeting.
D. Additional Items
City Manager Starr reported that an audit was completed to determine the amount of revenue received from impact fees for providing Fire Protection Services and the findings showed less than $12 in profit. There will be a proposal brought before the City Council by the City Manager to conduct another audit to calculate sales and property taxes over the past few years to determine where the rest of the revenue was allocated.
Vice Chair Dutrey requested a status update about the Monte Vista Avenue, Holt Boulevard and Benson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project. Executive Director of Engineering/Major Projects Manager Hoerning reported that the MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 57 of 67 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes – July 17, 2025 Page 5 of 5 projects are still under design. She cited space constraints on San Bernardino Street and Benito Street requiring widening of the right-of-way.
Vice Chair Dutrey suggested adding mulch to the median on Moreno Street temporarily until a future rehabilitation project gets underway.
X. ADJOURNMENT
At 5:16 p.m., Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting of the Public Works Committee.
The next meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled to be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Submitted for Public Works Committee
approval,
Uhura Mckenzie
Transcribing Secretary
MONTCLAIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 02/02/2026 Page 58 of 67 Personnel Committee Minutes – January 20, 2026 Page 1 of 1
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MONTCLAIR
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY,
JANUARY 20, 2026, AT 6:00 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 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, Council Member Ruh, City Manager Starr, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Human Services Richter, and Human Resources Manager
Ghobrial
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Regular Personnel Committee Meeting of December 15, 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 December 15, 2025.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT – None
V. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:01 p.m., the Personnel Committee went into Closed Session regarding personnel matters related to appointments, resignations/ terminations, and evaluations of employee performance.
At 6:22 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 6:22 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
APPROVAL
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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
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APPROVAL
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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.
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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 – 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
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