Montclair City Council Meeting - June 1, 2026

The Montclair City Council held a meeting on June 1, 2026, which included extensive public comments and presentations primarily focused on community concerns, employee retention, and immigration enforcement activities. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the city's response to immigration enforcement by ICE and CBP, including a detailed staff report on federal immigration activities, local impacts, and recommendations. The council considered establishing a Montclair Community Partnership Support Fund with an initial allocation of $25,000 to $50,000 to assist immigrants and families affected by enforcement actions, with potential future funding from cannabis tax revenues. The council also discussed the legality and implications of adopting policies such as ICE-free zones, no-mask policies for law enforcement, and the use of surveillance technology like Flock cameras. After public input and council deliberation, the council approved receiving and filing the immigration enforcement report, supported sending letters backing federal legislation related to immigrant legal defense, and maintained the city’s current stance on cooperation with federal immigration authorities under California law. Additionally, the council received a report on city employee vacancies and recruitment efforts, noting a 10% overall vacancy rate and ongoing challenges in staffing critical public safety positions. The council also adopted an ordinance related to development standards for multifamily housing and approved updates to remote participation policies in compliance with Senate Bill 707. No new contracts or procurement awards were reported during this meeting.