Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – February 2, 2026 Page 1 of 5
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, FEBRUARY 2, 2026, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5111 BENITO STREET,
MONTCLAIR, CALIFORNIA
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Dutrey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. INVOCATION
Montclair Police Chaplain/Pastor Josh Matlock, Bethany of Montclair, gave the invocation.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member/Director Mendez led meeting participants in the Pledge.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor/Chair Dutrey; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez; Council Member/Director Mendez
City Manager/Executive Director Starr; Assistant City Manager/ Director of Human Services Richter; Director of Finance Kulbeck; Director of Public Works/City Engineer Heredia; Fire Chief Dierck; City Attorney Robbins; City Clerk Myrick
Absent: Council Members/Directors Ruh and Lopez (both excused) V. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of New Police Department Employee and Promotee Police Chief Reed introduced recently hired Police Officer Angel Lara and announced the recent promotion of Police Sergeant Brandie Diaz.
B. Introduction of New Community Development Department Employee Director of Community Development Diaz introduced Building Official Louis Vasquez, who was hired on December 8, 2025.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
• Ruby Long, Senior Field Representative, Office of San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman, announced that applications are being accepted for the County’s Behavioral Health Commission. She noted applicants must reside in the fourth supervisorial district, which includes the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Montclair, Ontario, and a portion of Upland.
• Sue Boyer, Feral Cat Friends of Chino, shared information about the growing problem of feral cat overpopulation and euthanasia in animal shelters. She emphasized the need for affordable and accessible spay and neuter programs, community cat management initiatives, and local volunteer mobilization.
• Alejandro Ibara, District Representative, Office of State Senator Susan Rubio, announced Senator Rubio’s appointment as Assistant Majority Whip for the Senate Democratic Caucus, noting she will soon assume the role of Chair of the Governmental Organization Committee which oversees state agencies, contracts, state lands, fish and game, and alcohol regulations. He also noted that nominations for Senator Rubio’s “Women of the Year” awards are open through February 6, 2026, with nomination forms available online on the Senator’s website.
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – February 2, 2026 Page 2 of 5 • Paul Kielsmeier advised Assembly Bill 2085 limits local authority over the location of healthcare facilities, noting Fontana was forced to approve construction of a Planned Parenthood facility despite City Council opposition to the project, including concerns about the property owner and lease arrangements.
• Bruce Culp, resident, expressed appreciation for City staff, thanking employees across departments for their service to residents. He stated he feels that Montclair is a well–run city with forward–thinking leadership, making it a desirable place to live.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Reconsider Approval of Projects and Prioritization of Funding for the Fiscal Year 2026–27 Community Development Block Grant Program
Mayor Dutrey announced this as the time and place set for a public hearing on the above matter, opened the public hearing, and invited comments from the public. Seeing no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.
Director of Community Development Diaz advised that the City Council is required to revisit this matter, which it previously considered on December 15, 2025, noting the County received and forwarded an application from a Montclair community organization, Foothill Family Shetler, requesting a $50,000 allocation from the City’s CDBG Program funding, following the City Council’s prior action. He noted staff’s recommendation remains unchanged from the December 15, 2025 meeting.
ACTION – Public Hearings – 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:
Council Member Mendez
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Martinez, Dutrey
None
None
Ruh, Lopez
RESULT: Motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Lopez absent).
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
Mayor Dutrey announced this as the time and place set for a public hearing on the above matter, opened the public hearing, and invited comments from the public. Seeing no one in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Dutrey closed the public hearing and returned the matter to the City Council for consideration.
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – February 2, 2026 Page 3 of 5 ACTION – Public Hearings – Item B
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Conduct the Second Reading and Approve 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.
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
Council Member Mendez
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Martinez, Dutrey
None
None
Ruh, Lopez
RESULT: Motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Lopez absent).
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION – Consent Calendar
ACTING: City Council
Successor Agency Board
Montclair Housing Corporation Board
Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
Montclair Community Foundation Board
MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Council Member/Director Mendez
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Martinez, Dutrey
None
None
Ruh, Lopez
RESULT: Motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Lopez absent).
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Joint Meeting — December 15, 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item A–1
ACTING: City Council
Successor Agency Board
Montclair Housing Corporation Board
Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
Montclair Community Foundation Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Lopez absent).
B. Administrative Reports
1. Consider Approval and Ratification of Warrant Register and Payroll Documentation
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Lopez absent).
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2. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Items for the 2026 Montclair to College Graduation Celebration at Main Event in Montclair Place
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–2
ACTING: Montclair Community Foundation Board
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Lopez absent).
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
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
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Lopez absent).
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
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–2
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Lopez absent).
D. Resolutions
1. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 26–3506 Authorizing Placement of Liens on Certain Properties for Delinquent Sewer and Trash Charges
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item D–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 3–0–2 (Ruh and Lopez absent).
IX. PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS — None
X. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department Reports — None
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – February 2, 2026 Page 5 of 5 B. City Attorney
City Attorney Robbin requested the City Council meet in closed session to discuss the following matters as listed on the agenda:
1. Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2) Regarding Potential Litigation (One Potential Case)
2. Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(4) Regarding Potential Litigation (One Potential Case)
3. Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956(d)(1) Regarding Pending Litigation
Fuentes/Garcia v. City of Montclair
Ibanez v. Montclair
C. City Manager/Executive Director — None
D. Mayor/Chair
Mayor Dutrey announced a City Council special meeting for the Midyear Budget Review to be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Mayor/Chair Dutrey recognized celebrations in February, reported attending a awards ceremony at which the City was recognized for Sunset Park renovations; reported attending the funeral of former Montclair Fire Chief Troy Ament; shared an update about Baqba Mexican Grill, a fast–casual restaurant opening soon in Montclair; and wished the Montclair High School boys’ soccer team good luck on the upcoming CIF play–offs.
E. Council Members/Directors
1. Council Member/Director Mendez commented on the popularity of the Mr. You Chinese Food restaurant in Montclair.
2. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez shared information regarding upcoming community celebrations for Lunar New Year, including a free festival in Pomona on February 8, 2026.
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 — January 20, 2026
XI. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:32 p.m., the City Council went into closed session to discuss potential and pending litigation.
XII. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 9:45 p.m., Mayor Dutrey announced the City Council met in closed session; discussed potential and pending litigation; information was received; and no further announcements would be made at this time.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:45 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