Claremont meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Claremont agendas: rental aid funds, sewer model contract and short-term rental rules on the docket

No outcomes are recorded for the three Claremont meetings held in the past two weeks. Agendas were posted for the Oct. 13 City Council, Oct. 20 Planning Commission and Oct. 22 Traffic and Transportation Commission meetings, but minutes have not been published. This roundup therefore describes what each body was scheduled to take up, not what it decided. No votes or final actions appear in the records summarized here.

City Council, Oct. 13: rental assistance, sewer study and contracts

The council agenda listed two appropriations for the Claremont Temporary Housing Stabilization and Relocation Program, one of $140,000 and one of $220,000, along with a discussion of continuing the program.

Also on the agenda were several service agreements:

• AKM Consulting Engineers for a Sewer Model Update, not to exceed $372,269.
• A five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Taser 10 devices totaling $266,840.74.
• A three-year contract with Green Shield Energy for on-call electrical services up to $50,000 annually.
• Approval of City Warrant Registers dated September 24 and October 8, 2026.

The meeting also included staff introductions and a recognition of the Kiwanis Club of Claremont.

Planning Commission, Oct. 20: housing fees and three business permits

Commissioners were scheduled to review a proposed amendment to the city's zoning code that would allow in-lieu fees by right for for-sale housing projects.

The agenda also listed three business items: a beer and wine alcohol license for Pie Trap Pizza Restaurant at 323 West Bonita Avenue; expansion of the McDonald's drive-through facility at 860 South Indian Hill Boulevard; and expansion plus a full liquor license for Petiscos at 211 and 215 West First Street.

Traffic and Transportation Commission, Oct. 22: leadership and street work

The commission was set to select its Chair and Vice Chair for the term, receive an update on the Claremont Boulevard Complete Streets Improvements between Foothill Boulevard and Sixth Street, and approve minutes from its September 24, 2026 meeting.

Coming up

City Council, Oct. 27. The council will consider an ordinance amending Chapter 16.110 to extend short-term rental homesharing eligibility to qualifying tenants. It will also take up allocation of the 2025-26 General Fund surplus, including $1,000,000 for CalPERS unfunded liability and $450,000 for permit software. Contracts on the agenda include SHI International Corp. for Microsoft Office 365 licensing totaling $298,197; an amendment with MCE Corporation for right-of-way landscape maintenance increasing compensation by $138,798; and Fuel Equipment Services, Inc. for $56,635 for the Above-Ground Storage Tank Painting Project.

Architectural and Preservation Commission, Oct. 28. The commission will conduct a preliminary review of two proposed Claremont McKenna College academic buildings, Records Hall and Academic II, south of Ninth Street between Mills Avenue and Claremont Boulevard. It will provide direction to the applicant and determine whether the project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA. Approval of minutes from the September 09, 2026 meeting is also listed.

Readers should check the published agendas and minutes for the official record of any action taken; the amounts above are as listed on the agendas and do not represent payments made.

Claremont meeting roundup: Council to weigh crossing guard contract, bond tax rate; Planning Commission set for two use permit hearings

City Council — July 14

The Claremont City Council was scheduled to consider a $124,308 agreement with All City Management Services for crossing guard services, along with a resolution establishing the 2026-27 General Obligation Bond tax rate for Johnson's Pasture.

The agenda also listed an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, revised salary schedules for CATSEA, CPOA, and part-time job classifications, and an update on rent stabilization policies in Los Angeles County and surrounding jurisdictions.

Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available.

Planning Commission — July 7

The Planning Commission was set to hold two public hearings on conditional use permits. The first, #26-C02, concerned beer and wine sales at Crab N Spice, 806 South Indian Hill Blvd. The second, #25-C10, concerned a massage establishment at 665 East Foothill Blvd, Unit F.

The commission was also scheduled to review a city-initiated amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 16.093 governing existing drive-through facilities (#26-CA01). Staff planned to recommend approving undergrounding of electrical utility lines for a new residence at 631 Blanchard Place.

All agenda items were noted as exempt from environmental review under CEQA. The agenda also included approval of the June 2, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes.

Minutes from the July 7 meeting have not yet been published, so decisions and votes are not available.

Community and Human Services Commission — July 15

The commission was scheduled to review proposed changes to the Sewer and Sanitation Fund fee schedule. Staff recommended that the commission advise the City Council to accept the rate changes and initiate a Proposition 218 notification process, which is the formal public notice required before certain property-related rate increases can take effect.

The agenda also included a tree plantings and removals report for April 2026 and approval of the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes.

Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 7, 14, and 15 meetings should watch for published minutes on the city's official website.

Claremont Council Weighs ADU Revisions, Higher Dial-a-Ride Fares

Claremont residents could see a sharp increase in Dial-a-Ride fares and changes to accessory dwelling unit rules under proposals discussed at the June 23 City Council meeting. The council also reviewed a $261,309 vehicle purchase and a $137,900 increase for tree maintenance, but took no final votes—minutes have not yet been published.

City Council (June 23)

The council considered amending the municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs), though no details on the proposed changes were listed in the agenda.

A proposed fare increase for Dial-a-Ride would raise in-city trips from $2.50 to $4.50 and out-of-city trips from $4.00 to $7.00. The council also reviewed a $261,309 agreement to buy two Dial-a-Ride vehicles from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles.

Other items included a $60,000 annual agreement with the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, a $137,900 increase for West Coast Arborists to maintain the urban forest, and adoption of a list of road repair projects funded by SB 1.

Traffic and Transportation Commission (June 25)

The commission heard a presentation on the Engineering Division’s Capital Improvement Program budget for fiscal years 2026–28. Commissioners also approved minutes from their May 28 meeting.

Planning Commission (July 7)

The Planning Commission is set to hold public hearings on two conditional use permits. Crab N Spice at 806 South Indian Hill Boulevard is seeking a permit to sell beer and wine. A massage establishment is proposed at 665 East Foothill Boulevard, Unit F.

The commission will also review a city-initiated amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 16.093 governing existing drive-through facilities and consider a resolution to allow underground utility lines for a new residence at 631 Blanchard Place.

Coming up

The Planning Commission meets Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The agenda includes public hearings on the liquor license, massage business, and drive-through code changes. Residents may attend or view online.