City Council Special Meeting with Supervisor Kathryn Barger
April 2, 2025 @ 8:30am
The City Council will hold a Special Meeting with L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Wednesday, April 2 at 8:30am to discuss items of interest and concern within the City. City Council meetings are open to the public for in-person attendance. Meetings are live streamed on Zoom, but speakers are not able to provide public comment on Zoom or telephone. Public comment can be made in person or in writing by email/mail.
Rotary Club Unveils Peace Pole at Shelton Park
 On March 26, the Rotary Club of Claremont held an unveiling ceremony for their new Peace Pole at Shelton Park. The Peace Pole reflects the Rotary Club’s commitment to peace and conflict resolution.
2025 Reforestation Program - Last Call for Trees
The Community Services Department will complete the 2025 Reforestation Program in mid-April. Those sites where a tree had been removed in the past year automatically received a letter offering a replacement tree. If you are interested in a new tree and have not had a tree removed over the past year, please contact the Community Services Department. Staff will evaluate the proposed site to be sure it is a viable planting site. Factors considered when determining a viable site include adequate grow space, any interference with utility lines, sufficient site distance and traffic clearance, as well as maintenance resources, including an adequate and consistent water source. New trees will be planted between May and June 2025.
To request a new street tree, please email trees@claremontca.gov to have your name placed on the 2025 reforestation list. Residents will be notified by mail if their property has a viable planting site.
Deadline for tree planting requests is Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5pm.
Pooch Park Temporary Closure in April
 The Pooch Park will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, April 1 to Thursday, May 1 for biannual turf maintenance and resting period. This yearly scheduled maintenance is to ensure the turf remains healthy.
This week, the City’s landscape contractor began the process of removing weed grasses from the turf. Next week, the contractor will aerate the turf. Aeration is the process of coring holes into the turf so oxygen, water, and nutrients can penetrate the soil. It also breaks up soil that has become compacted and hardened due to heavy use. These routine maintenance activities allow for the turf to remain healthy and vibrant during the warmer months.
During the closure, residents may visit other Claremont parks that are pet friendly, which include the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, Thompson Creek Trail, and Rancho San Jose Park. Residents may also visit pooch parks in adjacent cities, such as San Dimas, Upland, Ontario, and Rancho Cucamonga.
Police Chief Badge Ceremony - April 17
On Tuesday, March 4, City Manager Adam Pirrie announced the appointment of Captain Mike Ciszek as the new Police Chief for the City of Claremont. Captain Ciszek will assume the duties of Chief on April 2, following the retirement of Chief Aaron Fate.
Captain Ciszek will be installed as the Chief of Police at a Badge Ceremony on Thursday, April 17 at 5pm at the Doubletree by Hilton in Claremont. The event is open to the public.
 Drug Take-Back Event - April 26
The Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) is partnering with Claremont PD for a Drug Take-Back Event on Saturday, April 26 from 10am to 2pm at the Claremont Police Department. KGI School of Pharmacy students and Police Department volunteers will accept unneeded or expired medications. Medications can be in solid or liquid form. Inhalers and sharps (syringes, insulin pens, lancets) will also be accepted. The medications will be weighed and packaged by Police Department personnel and then transferred to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for final disposal.
KGI will also provide overdose education including free naloxone and fentanyl test strips given to anyone interested. Students will also be set up to do blood pressure and BMI screenings. Drug Take Back Day Info
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