# Montclair City Council Meeting - October 5, 2026

The Montclair City Council meeting on October 5, 2026, included several procurement and spending items approved on the consent calendar, which passed 5–0. The Police Department is to receive a $16,201 grant to purchase two radar speed signs; staff will select their locations using collision and speed data. The council also approved pursuing 2025 JAG grant funds to replace gas masks and filters for the full Police Department. A police laser-scanning system lease was discussed at about $91,000 for four years; staff said purchasing a system could cost close to $200,000, and leasing includes maintenance and updates. The holiday food and toy basket program was described as having a $25,000 budget, including community donations, and purchasing about 140 turkeys at cost from Stater Bros. The council also approved on second reading Ordinance 2026-10-19, authorizing a special tax for Community Facilities District 2026-2 (Montclair Station).

Staff reported that Montclair’s estimated share of the regional NPDES stormwater program is about $52,000, with costs expected to increase under newly adopted permit requirements. The City Manager reported that ambulance service transitioned from AMR to CONFIRE on October 1, with Priority One providing ambulance vehicles and staff; litigation and an appeal remain pending. A councilmember also reported that Senator Susan Rubio secured $10 million in state funding for Montclair’s Gold Line project. Other discussion included community assistance and events, public safety and neighborhood concerns, and planned ticket-secured access at the transportation center; no additional contract award or bid approval was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Sources
- [Montclair City Council Meeting - October 5, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVfSbDJdGJ4) - City of Montclair