Community and Human Services Commission

CLAREMONT COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 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 Wednesday 225 Second Street October 04, 2023 Claremont, CA 91711 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS DIRK SILVA CHAIR NANCY BROWER GREG GLASS CHRIS NATICCHIA LAUREN ROSELLE DEBORAH SCOTT TOUX BRISA SIFUENTES Meetings are open to the public for in-person attendance or remotely via Zoom. Should Zoom be disrupted, the in-person meeting will continue unless one or more Commissioners are attending the meeting remotely pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449. To participate in the meeting via Zoom, download Zoom on any phone or computer device cut and paste the following link into your browser to access and participate in the live Community and Human Services Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m.: https://zoom.us/j/93017264737 or to only listen from the phone dial (669)900-6833, Webinar ID: 930 1726 4737. The recorded meeting will be uploaded to the City website and archived. 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. OPTION 1: IN-PERSON LIVE COMMENTS – When the item you wish to speak to is announced, please proceed to the speaker’s podium one by one. OPTION 2: REMOTE LIVE COMMENTS – Through Zoom, if you wish to speak, you may virtually select the "raise hand" button. If you are dialing in by telephone and wish to speak, please enter *9. OPTION 3: E-MAIL/MAIL – Written comments sent to the Commission Secretary will be distributed to the Commission and imaged into the record of the meeting. Email: pcisneros@ci.claremont.ca.us. Mail: 1700 Danbury Road, 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 - www.ci.claremont.ca.us. Page 2 Community and Human Services Commission Agenda October 4, 2023 OPTION 4: BY TELEPHONE – Members of the public wanting to address the Commission via telephone are requested to inform the Commission Secretary no later than 3:00 p.m. by calling (909) 399-5336. You will be called during consideration of the item you are interested in. CALL TO ORDER THE MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION REMOTE PARTICIPATION REQUEST PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 If a member of the legislative body is attending pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449 and Zoom is disrupted, the meeting will be suspended until Zoom can be restored. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Presentation: Claremont Community Transportation Services Presentation by Pomona Valley Transportation Authority (PVTA) DIRECTORS' REPORT PUBLIC COMMENT The Commission 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 Community and Human Services Commission. Members of the public will have the opportunity to address the Commission 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 Commission from taking action on oral requests relating to items that are not on the agenda. The Commission 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 to be routine. The Commission may act on these items by one motion following public comment. Only Commissioners may pull an item from the consent calendar for discussion. Page 3 Community and Human Services Commission Agenda October 4, 2023 1. COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Community and Human Services Commission approve and file the Community and Human Services Commission regular meeting minutes of September 6, 2023. Attachment(s): 09-06-23 Draft Community and Human Services Commission Meeting Minutes 2. COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Community and Human Services Commission receive and file the various Committee meeting minutes. Attachment(s): 03-23-23 IDC Meeting Minutes 04-19-23 Tree Committee Meeting Minutes 05-15-23 CoHR Meeting Minutes 05-17-23 Teen Committee Minutes 05-25-23 IDC Meeting Minutes 3. TREE PLANTINGS AND REMOVALS FOR JULY 2023 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Community and Human Services Commission receive and file this report. Attachment(s): Trees Planted by Address - July 2023 Trees Removed by Address - July 2023 Photos of Removed Trees - July 2023 4. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TWO CALIFORNIA COAST LIVE OAK TREES AT 2424 SAN DIEGO COURT Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Community and Human Services Commission deny the request for removal of the two California coast live oak trees at 2424 San Diego Court. Attachment(s): Request from Property Owner Excerpt from 10-17-18 Tree Committee Meeting Minutes Excerpt from 11-07-18 C&HS Commission Meeting Minutes Photos of Trees - 2424 San Diego Court Excerpt from Draft 09-20-23 Tree Committee Meeting Minutes ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 5. FRIENDS OF THE CLAREMONT HILLS WILDERNESS PARK 2022-23 ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Community and Human Services Commission receive and file the Friends of the CHWP Annual Report. Attachment(s): Friends of the CHWP Annual Report 2022-23 Page 4 Community and Human Services Commission Agenda October 4, 2023 6. RENAMING OF CAHUILLA PARK Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Community and Human Services Commission discuss the recommendations from the Cahuilla Park Renaming Ad Hoc Committee and make a recommendation of a new name to the City Council. Attachment(s): 10-07-20 C&HS Commission Meeting Staff Report 10-07-20 C&HS Commission Meeting Minutes (excerpt) 7. OAK PARK CEMETERY GRAVE DECORATION POLICY REVISIONS Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Community and Human Services Commission review and approve the revised Grave Decoration Policy for Oak Park Cemetery. Attachment(s): Oak Park Cemetery Grave Decoration Policy (current) Oak Park Cemetery Grave Decoration Policy (proposed) Letter of Support from the Friends of Oak Park Cemetery 8. 2024 COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION GENERAL SERVICES AND HOMELESS SERVICES PROGRAM FUNDING Recommendation: Staff recommends the Community and Human Services Commission receive and file the 2024 community based organization general services and homeless services program funding report. Attachment(s): 2024 CBO Funding Request Additional Information of Agencies Requested by the C&HS Commission Grant Allocation Policy 9. 2024 FOURTH OF JULY EVENING PROGRAM Recommendation: The Independence Day Committee recommends that the Community & Human Services Commission recommend one of the following options: A. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for $31,500 for the 2024 July Fourth Celebration Fireworks Show with Pyro Spectaculars for an aerial firework show on July 4, 2024; or B. Recommend that the City host no evening program. REPORTS Commission/Committee Commissioner Comments A LOOK AHEAD – Upcoming Meetings and Tentative Agenda Items CBO Grant Funding Workshop Pickleball Update Senior Programs Updates Page 5 Community and Human Services Commission Agenda October 4, 2023 ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CLAREMONT COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION WILL BE HELD ON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE CLAREMONT COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225 WEST SECOND STREET. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 0F 1990, THIS AGENDA WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE FORMATS TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE 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, PATRICIA CISNEROS, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 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 SEPTEMBER 28, 2023, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2. POST THROUGH: OCTOBER 5, 2023