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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, MAY 4, 2026, AT 7:01 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 7:01 p.m.
II. INVOCATION
Minister Paul Kielsmeier, Calvary Montclair, gave the invocation.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez led the 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; Executive Director of Engineering/Major Projects Manager Hoerning; City Attorney Robbins; City Clerk Myrick
V. PRESENTATIONS — None
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
• Ruby Long, Senior Field Representative, Office of San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman, announced Supervisor Hagman’s annual open house event to be held on Wednesday, May 20, at the Chino Hills District Office.
• Tenice Johnson, Executive Director, Montclair Chamber of Commerce, extended an invitation to the community for the following upcoming Chamber events:
o National Day of Prayer celebration on Thursday, May 7 in the Montclair City Hall Memorial Garden.
o Montclair Chamber’s monthly networking breakfast with guest speaker Joseph Marmolejo with MarmMedia, at the Montclair Police Department on Thursday, May 14, at 8:00 a.m.
o Festival of Hope at Alma Hofman Park, on Saturday, May 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., where there will be vendors, music, games, and giveaways.
o Annual Police Officer Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, May 28, in the Community Center from noon to 2:00 p.m.
o A free E–Waste event on Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31, at Alma Hofman Park from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
o A BizFest event in collaboration with the National Latina Businesswomen’s Association of Los Angeles on May 21 at the Azusa Green Golf Course from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Alice Garcia, resident, reported engaging with residents while circulating a petition for the recall of Council Member Lopez. • Caitlin Shaw expressed concern about immigration enforcement activity in the community and its impact on local families and students, urging the City Council to prioritize this issue.
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – May 4, 2026 Page 2 of 8 • Phoenix Nere concurred regarding immigration–related concerns, stated opposition to the City's use of Flock camera technology, and called for the resignation of Council Member Lopez.
• Paul Kielsmier thanked City staff for assistance with the National Day of Prayer event and announced that Calvary Montclair is partnering with the Family Research Council to launch a local chapter of “Pray, Vote, Stand,” focusing on prayer, civic engagement, and public participation from a biblical perspective, which will hold monthly meetings starting in May.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION – Consent Calendar
ACTING: City Council
Successor Agency Board
Montclair Housing Corporation Board
Montclair Housing Authority Commissioners
Montclair Community Foundation Board
DISCUSSION Items B–3, C–1, C–6, and D–1
MOTION: Pull Items B–2 and D–2 and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as presented.
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Martinez
Council Member/Director Mendez
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 — March 16, 2026
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 Approval and Ratification of Warrant Register & Payroll Documentation
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
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3. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Award a Contract for Construction of the Arrow Highway Rehabilitation and Traffic Signal Interconnect Project
Consider Authorizing a $6,500,000 Appropriation from the Redevelopment Project Area No. III Tax Allocation Bond
Fund, 2021 Lease Revenue Bond Fund, and Sewer Fund, as
Appropriate, for Costs Related to Construction of the Project Council Member Mendez requested clarification regarding the amounts from each fund and the specific areas of the project to which they are allocated, noting the Sewer Fund can only be used for sewer upgrades.
City Manager Starr indicated that specific allocations will be determined as various aspects of various projects are finalized.
Executive Director of Engineering/Major Projects Manager Hoerning advised that sewer improvements for this project include upgrades to the sewer lines along Monte Vista Avenue from Arrow Highway north to Richton Street, and along Arrow Highway east of Monte Vista Avenue. These improvements were identified in the Sewer Master Plan and should be completed prior to any street work.
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item B–3
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; motion carried 5–0.
C. Agreements
1. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 26–22 with Omnitrans to Accept a Grant Award of $147,600 to Purchase Two Vans and Vehicle Wraps for the Golden Express Senior
Transportation Program, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
Council Member Mendez and Mayor Dutrey expressed gratitude to staff for obtaining this grant for the purchase of two vans.
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 5–0.
2. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 26–23 with Chaffey Joint Union High School District for Specialized Law
Enforcement Services at Montclair High School During Fiscal Year 2026–27, 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 5–0.
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3. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 26–24 with Ontario– Montclair School District for Specialized Law Enforcement Services at Vernon and Serrano Middle Schools During Fiscal Year 2026–27, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–3
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 5–0.
4. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 26–25 with Southern California Transcription Services for Transcription of Digital, Audio–Recorded Material for the Police Department, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–4
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 5–0.
5. Consider Approving Plans and Specifications for the CDBG Alleyway Improvement Project 2026
Consider Award of Contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the Amount of $129,215.00 for the Construction of the CDBG
Alleyway Improvement Project 2026
Consider Approval of Agreement No. 26–26 with Gentry
Brothers, Inc. for the Construction of the CDBG Alleyway Improvement Project 2026, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
Consider Authorizing A $25,785.00 Construction
Contingency for the CDBG Alleyway Improvement Project
2026
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–5
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 5–0.
6. Consider Approval of Agreement No. 26–27 with Inland Valley Recovery Services to Provide Outreach, Detoxification,
Residential Treatment, and Supportive Housing Services for City of Montclair Clients Experiencing Homelessness and Substance Use Disorders, Subject to Any Revisions Deemed Necessary by the City Attorney
Mayor Dutrey noted that this program is another resource available to individuals in Montclair experiencing homelessness.
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item C–6
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 5–0.
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1. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 26–3513 Adjusting the Equivalent Dwelling Unit Monthly Fee for Sewer Service
Mayor Dutrey commented on adjustments related to the Inland Empire Utilities Agency’s Regional Policy Study and noted that a new study will be conducted to provide transparency and more reliable estimates for future increases.
Council Member Lopez noted the proposed updated fee is still $0.50 lower than the maximum fee in the five–year rate caps that were previously approved by the City Council based on expected and projected increases.
ACTION – Consent Calendar – Item D–1
ACTING: City Council
RESULT: Approved on Consent Calendar; Motion carried 5–0.
IX. PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
B. Administrative Reports
2. Consider Declaring a Circul–Air Fire Hose Dryer as Surplus and Available for Donation to the Fire Department of
Huatabampo, Sonora in Mexico
City Manager Starr noted this item is being pulled for further review and advised it will be brought back on the next regular meeting’s agenda for City Council consideration.
D. Resolutions
2. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 26–3514 Authorizing the Salaries and Classification Titles for City Employees on a Consolidated Salary Schedule
Council Member Mendez received clarification and assurance that the additional four positions in the agenda report are included in the salary schedule.
Council Member Lopez noted his wish to abstain on voting for the item due to insufficient time to a revision that was made to the report.
ACTION – Item D–2
ACTING: City Council
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 26–3514 authorizing the
salaries and classification titles for City employees
on a consolidated salary schedule.
MADE BY:
SECOND BY:
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
Council Member Mendez
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mendez, Ruh, Martinez, Dutrey
None
Lopez
None
RESULT: Motion carried 4–0–1 (Lopez abstained).
Joint City Council/Successor Agency Board/Montclair Housing Corporation Board/Montclair Housing Authority Commission/ Montclair Community Foundation Board Meeting Minutes – May 4, 2026 Page 6 of 8 X. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department Reports
1. Human Services Department — Upcoming Events & Summer Programs
Assistant City Manager/ Director of Human Services Richter made the following announcements:
• Montclair After–School Program applications are being accepted for Kinglsey and Lehigh Elementary Schools. The first session begins May 29 and ends June 18; the second session runs from July 6 to July 24. There is no cost to register students from TK to seventh grade.
• The opening of the splash pad at Alma Hofman Park kicks off the summer season on Saturday, May 23 at noon. The splash pad’s normal operating hours are noon to 6:00 p.m. daily through September 7, and through 8:00 p.m. on concert and movie nights.
• The 26th Annual Memorial Day Program will be held on
Monday, May 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Memorial
Garden, where two new plaques will be dedicated on the
Veterans’ Memorial Wall. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony in the Senior Center.
• The 12th Annual Country Fair Jamboree takes place on
Saturday, June 13, from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Alma Hofman Park with live entertainment, food trucks, carnival rides, and games.
B. City Attorney
City Attorney Robbin rescinded requests for the City Council to meet in closed session on the following matters listed on the agenda:
1. Two potential cases of litigation pursuant to GC §54956.9(d)(2).
2. Two potential cases of litigation pursuant to GC §54956.9(d)(4).
3. Two cases of pending litigation pursuant to GC §54956(d)(1):
Fuentes/Garcia v. Lopez, City of Montclair
Ibanez v. Montclair
She requested the City Council meet in closed session to discuss the remaining matters listed on the agenda:
3. Three cases of pending litigation pursuant to GC§54956(d)(1):
Garcia v. Montclair
Kresback v. Montclair
Mireles v. Montclair
4. Real property negotiations pursuant to GC §54956.8:
Property: APN 1008–011–17–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair and Roberts Ranch Property
City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Recommendations Regarding Purchase Price Properties: APNs 1008–011–08–0000, 1008–011–09–
0000, and 1008–011–10–0000
Negotiating Parties: City of Montclair and Arthur and Olive Moore Trust
City Negotiator: Edward C. Starr, City Manager
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5. Conference with designated labor negotiator Edward C. Starr pursuant to GC §54957.6:
Agency: City of Montclair
Employee Management Employees
Associations: Montclair City Confidential Employees Association Teamsters Local 1932 (General Employees)
Montclair Fire Fighters Association
Montclair Police Officers Association
C. City Manager/Executive Director — None
D. Mayor/Chair
1. Notice of Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at
5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers for a Workshop to Review a Proposed Draft Ordinance of Regulatory Framework for Commercial Cannabis
Mayor Dutrey called a special joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission to review a proposed draft Ordinance of regulatory framework for commercial cannabis on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
2. Mayor/Chair Dutrey acknowledged several observances and holidays celebrated in the month of May. He reported attending a gubernatorial debate at Pomona College; congratulated Montclair to College graduates; recognized the Arbor Day event held at Sunset Park on April 24; announced the grand opening of Baqba Mexican Grill in Montclair; and shared insights from a recent tour of Montclair Place.
E. Council Members/Directors
1. Mayor Pro Tem/ Vice Chair Martinez congratulated Montclair to College program graduates; shared the successful Bingo Bash event hosted by the Montclair Women’s and Senior Citizens Clubs; and wished everyone a happy Mother’s Day.
2. Council Member/Director Mendez emphasized the value of the Montclair to College program, and recognized those to be honored and remembered on the upcoming Mother’s and
Memorial Days.
3. Council Member/Director Lopez explained changes to
congressional representation resulting from the state’s redistricting election; discussed the history of Mother’s Day and Cinco de Mayo; and congratulated Joshua and Clarissa on their recent marriage, extending well wishes to the McTarsney family.
4. Council Member/Director Ruh stated that work commitments would prevent him from attending the upcoming National Day of Prayer and Country Fair Jamboree events; commented on the successful Bingo Bash event; reported attending a congressional student art competition sponsored by U. S. Representatives Norma Torres and Gil Cisneros, praising the artistic talent of local students and noting the value of having their work displayed in professional galleries and in Washington, D.C.; and encouraged residents interested in adopting pets and to visit the new Animal Resource Center in Ontario, which has several senior dogs, cats, rabbits, and other animals available for adoption.
F. Committee Meeting Minutes
The following committee minutes were received and filed for informational purposes:
1. Personnel Committee — April 20, 2026
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At 7:44 p.m., the City Council went into closed session to discuss pending litigation, real property negotiations, and labor negotiations.
XII. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
At 8:41 p.m., the City Council returned from closed session. Mayor Dutrey announced that information was received and direction given to staff related to pending litigation, real property negotiations, and labor negotiations, and no further announcements would be made at this time.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:41 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