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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, FEBRUARY 17, 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 Department Chaplain Vicki Brobeck gave the invocation.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez led meeting participants in the Pledge.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor/Chair Dutrey; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez; Council Member/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; Fire Chief Dierck; City Attorney Robbins; City Clerk Myrick
V. PRESENTATIONS — None
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
• Donne Marchesi representing Feral Cat Friends reported observing multiple feral cats at night around the City, and the ongoing feeding of an uncontrolled colony by a resident. She offered her organization’s assistance to the City to locate volunteers or professionals and requested funding for spay and neuter services. She clarified that her organization could assist with coordinating these efforts, but would not be responsible for funding or managing cleanup activities. • Raenada Mason, U.S Small Business Administration, informed the Council about federal disaster assistance available to Montclair residents and businesses following the December winter storms as part of a statewide request in San Bernardino County. She detailed eligibility for homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits, including loan amounts up to $500,000 for homeowners, $2 million for businesses/nonprofits, and $100,000 for renters, with interest rates ranging from 2.8% to 4% and a one–year payment deferral. • Alice Garcia, resident, addressed Council Member Lopez regarding the findings of sexual harassment, urged him to resign, and called for Council action to amend bylaws to prevent future misconduct. She announced her initiation of a recall effort and served him with a Notice of Intention to Circulate a Recall Petition.
• Edmund Garcia Sr., resident, spoke about accountability and integrity in public office and noted the community has a right to ethical leadership from their elected officials. He called for lawful, peaceful action to remove Council Member Lopez from office to ensure the City Council reflects its community’s values of respect and safety. • Bruce Culp, resident, urged the City Council to publicly discuss and explore all available options to remove Council Member Lopez from office. He called for Mr. Lopez to apologize and resign, or face a recall.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – February 17, 2026 Page 2 of 5 VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION – Consent Calendar
ACTING: City Council
Successor Agency Board
Montclair Housing Corporation Board
Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
Montclair Community Foundation Board
MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Council Member/Director Ruh
Council Member/Director Lopez
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Lopez, Ruh, Martinez, Dutrey
None
None
None
RESULT: Motion carried 5–0.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Special Meeting — January 12, 2026
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item A–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 5–0.
B. Administrative Reports
1. Consider Receiving and Filing City Treasurer’s Report – December 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 – December 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 – December 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 – December 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 – December 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 – December 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 – December 2025
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–8
ACTING: Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
9. Consider Authorizing a $975,000 Appropriation from the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Grant Fund, and a $1,525,000 Appropriation from the Redevelopment Project Area No. III Tax Allocation Bond Fund, for Costs Related to the Fremont Avenue Improvements Project
Consider Authorizing the Plans and Specifications, and
Authorizing Staff to Advertise for Bid Proposals, for
Construction of the Fremont Avenue 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. 26–11 with California Highway Patrol for Use of the Montclair Police Department Firearms Shooting Range, 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.
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2. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 26–12 with the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services Authorizing the Receipt of $11,826 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program
Consider Authorizing City Manager Edward C. Starr to Sign Said Agreement
Consider Authorizing an $11,826 Appropriation from the
Public Safety Grant Fund to Purchase Four Thermal Cameras for the Fire Department
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–2
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 5–0.
D. Resolutions
1. Consider Adoption of Resolution No 26–3507 Approving Agreement No. 26–10, a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Membership in the San Bernardino Regional Housing
Trust (SBRHT), Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
Consider Authorizing City Manager Edward C. Starr to Sign Agreement No. 26–10 and Other Documents Related to
Participation in the SBRHT
Consider Appointing Mayor Dutrey to Serve as a Director on the SBRHT Board
Consider Appointing Economic Development Agency Director Fuentes to Serve on the SBRHT Advisory Committee
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
1. Police Department — Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Police Chief Reed announced the Department’s annual blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, February 24, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Montclair Senior Center and invited staff and community participation.
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. Montclair; Ibanez v. Montclair)
City Attorney Robbin rescinded her request on the following matter:
1. Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2) Regarding Potential Litigation (One Potential Case)
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – February 17, 2026 Page 5 of 5 C. City Manager/Executive Director — None
D. Mayor/Chair
1. Announcement of Special Meeting of the City Council to be held Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers for the Midyear Budget Review
Mayor Dutrey announced a special City Council meeting is scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers for the Midyear Budget Review.
2. Mayor/Chair Dutrey expressed condolences to Chino Mayor Eunice Ulloa and the Ulloa family for the passing of her husband, Bob Ulloa and noted his attendance at community events, including the opening of Chaffey College’s new library center and the 70th anniversary of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, and provided updates on local and regional projects such as fire debris abatement at the formerly anticipated Kalaveras site and the Union Pacific Railroad constructing a wall to reduce theft and trespassing.
E. Council Members/Directors
1. Council Member/Director Ruh expressed condolences for the passing of Bob Ulloa and the recent passing of Jesse Jackson, praising his civil rights legacy, and acknowledged celebrations observed in the month of February.
2. Council Member/Director Lopez acknowledged the passing of Bob Ulloa, sharing his close friendship to the family.
3. Council Member/Director Mendez shared recommendations for community outdoor activities based on his recent visit to Glamis.
F. Committee Meeting Minutes
The following committee minutes were received and filed for informational purposes:
1. Personnel Committee — February 2, 2026
XI. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:33 p.m., the City Council went into closed session to discuss potential and pending litigation.
At 7:48 p.m., Council Member Lopez recused himself from the Fuentes/ Garcia v. Montclair matter and left the meeting.
XII. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
At 8:40 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, and direction was given to staff on all matters; and no further announcements would be made at this time.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:40 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
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Bob Ulloa,
a longtime community member and husband of Chino Mayor Eunice Ulloa.