City Council
Regular MeetingClaremont, CA · January 23, 2024
Agenda
CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
“We are a vibrant, livable, and inclusive community dedicated to quality services,
safety, financial strength, sustainability, preservation, and progress
with equal representation for our community.”
City Council Chamber Tuesday
225 Second Street January 23, 2024
Claremont, CA 91711
6:30 PM
COUNCILMEMBERS
SAL MEDINA
MAYOR
JED LEANO ED REECE COREY CALAYCAY JENNIFER STARK
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OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment may be provided by one of the following methods. Each speaker will be given up to
three (3) minutes to provide their comment.
IN-PERSON LIVE COMMENTS
When the item you wish to speak to is announced, please proceed to the speaker’s podium one by one.
E-MAIL/MAIL
Written comments sent to the City Clerk’s office will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into
the record of the meeting. Email: sdesautels@ci.claremont.ca.us, jcostanza@ci.claremont.ca.us. Mail:
PO Box 880, Claremont, CA 91711. Written comments submitted after publication of the agenda will be
made available in the document archive system on the City website as soon as possible -
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(909) 399-5461 or (909) 399-5463.
CALL TO ORDER THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentation:
Claremont Police Foundation
Announcement:
Claremont Helen Renwick Library Updates
Staff Introduction:
Kelly Love, Special Events Program Coordinator
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Holidays This Month and Upcoming
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15, 2024
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Item
1. APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION AND TO THE
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Recommendation: The outgoing City Council Ad Hoc Nominating Committee recommends the
City Council:
A. Transfer Ken Zimmerman's Commission appointment from the Planning
Commission to the Architectural Commission for a term to commence
immediately, and expire August 31, 2027, thereby creating a vacancy on the
Planning Commission; and
B. Appoint David Hines to the Sustainability Committee, for a term to
commence February 1, 2024, and expire January 31, 2028.
Council Assignment Reports
City Councilmembers may serve as representatives on regional organizations. This time is
allocated for reports about their activities. For information about the Council's local,
intergovernmental and regional appointments please visit the City website :
www.ci.claremont.ca.us/government/city-council/city-council-assignments-and-appointments.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Council has set aside this time for persons who wish to comment on items that are not listed
on the agenda, but are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public will have
the opportunity to address the City Council regarding all items on the agenda at the time the
Council considers those items.
General public comment will be taken for 30 minutes and will resume later in the meeting if there
are speakers who did not get an opportunity to speak because of the 30-minute time limit.
The Brown Act prohibits the City Council from taking action on oral requests relating to items that
are not on the agenda. The Council may engage in a brief discussion, refer the matter to staff,
and/or schedule requests for consideration at a subsequent meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine. The City Council may act on
these items by one motion following public comment. Only Councilmembers may pull an item from
the Consent Calendar for discussion, reading of resolutions and ordinances will be waived.
2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY WARRANT REGISTERS
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYIING THE FUNDS OUT
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, dated January 18, 2024.
Attachment(s): Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Dated January 18, 2024
3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2024 (REGULAR)
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the regular City Council meeting
minutes of January 9, 2024.
Attachment(s): Draft Regular Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2024
4. APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 84006 - 4358 VIA PADOVA
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 84006;
and
B. Find this item is exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Attachment(s): Resolution
Final Map
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5. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH MAIN STREET SIGNS TO
INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND REGULATORY SIGN
SERVICES (FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND)
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing
agreement with Main Street Signs, increasing compensation by $20,000, for
a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $43,000 for the current term of the
agreement for traffic control and regulatory sign services; and
B. Appropriate $20,000 from the unassigned General Fund balance to fully
fund the agreement.
6. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH FIRST CLASS HEATING
AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC. TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR HEATING,
VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE SERVICES (FUNDING SOURCE:
GENERAL FUND)
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing
agreement with First Class Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., increasing
compensation by $60,000, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of
$160,700 in the current term of the agreement for HVAC maintenance
services; and
B. Appropriate $60,000 from the unassigned General Fund balance to fully
fund the agreement.
7. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL
SOLUTIONS TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ON-CALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES
(FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND)
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing
agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, increasing compensation by
$70,000, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $151,000 in the third
year of the agreement for on-call electrical services; and
B. Appropriate $70,000 from the unassigned General Fund balance to fully
fund the agreement.
8. INVESTMENT REPORT - QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council receive and accept the Investment Report
for the quarter ending December 31, 2023.
Attachment(s): Quarterly Investment Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ORDINANCES - None
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
9. ANNUAL HOTEL/MOTEL ORDINANCE REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Annual
Hotel/Motel Ordinance Report for calendar year 2023.
Attachment(s): Hotel-Motel Ordinance
Quarterly Report 1
Quarterly Report 2
Quarterly Report 3
Quarterly Report 4
Planning Commission Minutes of 3-21-23
Planning Commission Minutes of 9-19-23
Planning Commission Minutes of 10-17-23
Planning Commission Minutes of 12-05-23
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT
This time is reserved for those persons who were unable to speak earlier in the agenda because
of the 30-minute time restriction.
COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
One Architectural Commission Vacancy (Appointment Pending)
One Community and Human Services Commission Vacancy
One Public Art Committee Vacancy
One Traffic and Transportation Commission Vacancy
Two Sustainability Committee Vacancies (One Appointment Pending)
ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON,
FEBRUARY 13, 2024, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE CLAREMONT COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225 WEST
SECOND STREET, CLAREMONT, CA 91711.
A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES PLANNING WORKSHOP MEETING WILL BE HELD ON
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024.
A LOOK AHEAD – Upcoming Meetings and Tentative Agenda Items
City Council Priorities Workshop - Saturday, January 27, 2024, 9 am
Appointments to Various City Commissions/Committees
Adoption of Resolution Approving City Warrant Register Dated February 1, 2024
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2024 Regular Meeting
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Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2024 Priorities Planning Workshop
Annexation of Single Family Residence into Sanitation District 21 for Sanitary Sewer Disposal
Community Development Block Grant Budget
2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Report
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 0F 1990, THIS AGENDA WILL
BE MADE AVAILABLE IN APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE FORMATS TO PERSONS WITH
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CITY CLERK AT 909-399-5461 “VOICE” OR 1-800-735-2929 “TT/TTY” AT LEAST THREE (3)
WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, IF POSSIBLE.
I, SHELLEY DESAUTELS, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY
CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE FOREGOING AGENDA WAS POSTED AT
CLAREMONT CITY HALL, 207 HARVARD AVENUE, ON JANUARY 18, 2024, PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2.
POST THROUGH: January 24, 2024
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