TO: CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
FROM: COREY CALAYCAY, MAYOR
JENNIFER STARK, VICE MAYOR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
SUBJECT:
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APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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SUMMARY
Citizen volunteers provide important community insight into various issues and play an important role in achieving community aspirations and the City Council’s vision for the community. Commissions and committees play a key role in helping to maintain effective local government, dedicating a good portion of their time as advisors to the City Council and in service to the community.
The City Council seeks commissioners and committee members who are willing to embrace the time commitment associated with preparing for and attending meetings, understanding that the study and deliberations by them ultimately inform policy decisions made by the City Council.
The Planning Commission is established and created under and by the authority of the Government Code. The Commission provides review and recommendations on land use issues which preserve the character of Claremont and the unique identities of specific neighborhoods; and reviews and acts upon requests for development applying General Plan goals, policies, and codes with consideration given to environmental impacts associated with development. The appointment of Jesse Emmert is recommended.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
The City Council Ad Hoc Selection Committee recommends the City Council appoint Jesse Emmert to the Planning Commission for a term to expire August 31, 2029.
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ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDATION
In addition to the recommendation, there are the following alternatives:
A. Request additional information.
B. Do not make the appointment.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The staff cost to coordinate interviews and prepare this report is estimated at $576 and is included in the operating budget of the Administrative Services Department.
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff has evaluated the agenda item in relationship to the City’s strategic and visioning documents and finds that it applies to the following City Planning Documents: Council Priorities, Sustainability Plan, General Plan, the Claremont Municipal Code, and the 2024-26 Budget.
CEQA REVIEW
This item is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the City Clerk’s office.
Submitted by: Prepared by:
Corey Calaycay Shelley Desautels
Mayor City Clerk
Jennifer Stark
Vice Mayor