Rental Assistance Program Update
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the City Council will consider allocating additional funding to the Claremont Temporary Housing Stabilization and Relocation Program. The City stopped accepting new applications on January 31, 2026; however, households currently enrolled in the program will continue receiving their monthly rental assistance through December 2026. Without additional funding, the program is currently scheduled to conclude at the end of December.
If you would like to provide written public comment for the City Council’s consideration, please email Deputy City Manager Katie Wand at Kwand@claremontca.gov. Comments received by 12pm on Thursday, October 8 will be included with the staff report, which is scheduled to be published that evening. Members of the public will also have an opportunity to provide comments during the October 13 City Council meeting, either in person or via Zoom, in accordance with the City’s meeting procedures.
Claremont High School Homecoming Parade
On Friday, October 2, streets around Claremont High School will be closed from 3pm to 4:30pm for the annual Homecoming Parade.
The parade will begin in the school parking lot near Oxford Avenue, proceed north on Oxford Avenue, east on Scripps Drive, and south on Indian Hill Boulevard, before concluding in the high school’s south parking lot.
Indian Hill Boulevard will be closed at the Bowling Green intersection. Those who wish to watch the parade are encouraged to arrive before 3pm, park in the Joāt Park parking lot, and view the parade from the sidewalk.
At 7pm, Claremont High School’s varsity football team will play its Homecoming game against Diamond Ranch High School. A short fireworks show is planned during halftime. Residents in the surrounding area should be aware that fireworks will be audible during the show.
Street Closure for Utility Pole Replacement at Villanova Drive & Annapolis Drive
On Monday, October 5, starting at 8am, the intersection of Villanova Drive & Annapolis Drive will be closed for Southern California Edison’s contractors to replace an existing utility pole. This work is expected to take one day, and the street should be fully reopened to traffic by 4pm.
Notifications will be distributed to residents affected by the work, and “No Parking” signs designating the work area will be posted by Friday. Detour signage for vehicular and pedestrian traffic will also be posted, and flaggers will be onsite to assist with traffic control. Access will be maintained for residents living within the closure area, as well as for emergency response vehicles.
The replacement of the utility pole will not impact the Blaisdell Senior Center or Oakmont Elementary School.
Please contact the Engineering Division at (909) 399-5465 for any questions regarding this work.
City of Pomona Pedley Spreading Grounds Enhancement Project Update
On Monday, October 5, contractors will begin a new phase of the City of Pomona’s Pedley Spreading Grounds Enhancement Project. The contractor, Environmental Construction, Inc., will be installing a new precast stormwater diversion structure in the sidewalk adjacent to the southbound side of Mills Avenue, south of Base Line Road.
The work will occur Monday through Friday from 7am to 4:30pm. Mills Avenue and Baseline Road will remain open to vehicular traffic during working hours; however, a lane closure will impact the southbound side of Mills Avenue, south of the intersection. Drivers should expect delays when driving by this intersection during working hours.
The sidewalk on the west side of Mills Avenue will also be closed during construction. Pedestrian detour signs will be posted, and pedestrians should follow the designated detour when approaching the project site.
At the end of each working day, all construction materials, equipment, and temporary traffic control devices will be picked up. The street and sidewalk will reopen for normal use until the next working day. The work is expected to be completed by October 23.
For any questions, please contact the Engineering Division at (909) 399-5465.
Financial Assistance Available for Sewer and Sanitation Services
The City of Claremont offers two programs to help eligible residents reduce the cost of sewer and sanitation services.
Low-Income Discount
Qualifying low-income residents may receive a 20 percent discount on base monthly sewer and sanitation service charges. Eligibility is based on annual gross household income limits established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Los Angeles County. Residents must complete an application and provide documentation demonstrating that their household meets the applicable income requirements.
Discounted Valet Sanitation Service
The City also offers a deeply discounted rate for valet service for qualifying residents. Valet service provides assistance to customers who are unable to move their sanitation containers by having sanitation staff bring the containers from private property to the curb for collection and return them to private property after service. To qualify for the valet discount, residents must meet the City's low-income eligibility requirements and provide a physician's certification documenting a physical disability that prevents them from safely moving their containers.
Residents who meet the applicable requirements are encouraged to apply. For more information, click the link below or contact the Utility Billing office at (909) 399-5453 for assistance.
New Utility Billing Portal
The City has launched its new online Utility Billing portal for sanitation customers, making it easier to view bills, make payments, and manage your account.
Through this new portal, customers have several convenient payment options:
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Online: Make a one-time payment through the Quick Payment option.
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Automatic Payments: Enroll in recurring automatic payments.
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By Mail: Send a check or money order.
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By Phone: Use the new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system to make a payment by credit or debit card.
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In Person: Visit City Hall to pay by check, cash, money order, credit card, or debit card.
Important Information About Your October Bill
All sanitation customer bills will be mailed in October. Your October bill will include your new sanitation account number, which you will use to enroll in the new online Utility Billing portal.
Once enrolled, you will be able to access your billing statement online and choose the payment method that works best for you.
For more information, visit the City’s Sanitation Billing Portal webpage using the link below.
 Building Bridges Across Differences Workshop
The City of Claremont’s Committee on Human Relations will be hosting two community workshops and discussions on Building Bridges Across Differences. Both events will be facilitated by CPS HR. The first workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 20, at 10am at the Joslyn Center, and the second workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 20, at 6pm at the Youth Activity Center. All voices, including seniors and students, are welcome at both workshops. For more information, contact Michelle Castillo at mcastillo@claremontca.gov.
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