TO: CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
FROM: COREY CALAYCAY, MAYOR
JENNIFER STARK, VICE MAYOR
DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 2025
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
SUBJECT:
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APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION 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 Traffic and Transportation Commission serves to help promote a safe environment while traveling within the City and provides consideration for alternative modes of travel, including regional transportation systems, traffic hazard mitigation, bicycle and pedestrian-oriented development, mitigation of traffic noise and maintenance of good air quality, circulation and parking management, and long-range traffic plans. There is currently one vacancy on the Commission due to the resignation of Charles Edwards.
The City Council Ad Hoc Selection Committee, comprised of Mayor Corey Calaycay and Vice Mayor Jennifer Stark, conducted interviews and recommend the City Council appoint Julio “Alex” Lara to the fill the current vacancy.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
The City Council Ad Hoc Selection Committee recommends the City Council appoint Julio “Alex” Lara to the Traffic and Transportation Commission for a term to expire August 31, 2027.
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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 $276 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, 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