Claremont meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

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.