Community Development
Steve Lustro, AICP, Community Development Director, has been part of the Montclair team since 2000 and has served in his present capacity since 2007. Steve oversees the day-to-day operation of the department, which is composed of three divisions: Planning, Building and Human Services. The department administers the coordination of all land planning and development activity within the City, along with managing a myriad of services available to Montclair residents. The Department provides staffing to the Planning Commission, Community Action Committee, coordinates project reviews through the Development Review Committee, and plays an active role in the City's Housing Improvement Task Force.
Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Cal Poly Pomona and is a member of the American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Prior to arriving in Montclair, Steve worked for eight years in the neighboring City of Claremont in the positions of Community Improvement Coordinator, Assistant Planner, Associate Planner and Senior Planner. His involvement in the local community also includes six years of service as a member of the City of Pomona Planning Commission and participation as a member of the Site Planning and Construction Committee of Habitat for Humanity's Pomona Valley chapter. Steve was recently appointed to fill an unexpired term as a governing board member of the Pomona Unified School District, after previously serving in that capacity from 1997-2005.
Planning Division Planning Division staff performs short-range developmental planning functions, such as guiding residents and developers through the development process, coordinating project review with other departments and public agencies, and processing requests for information from the public at the counter, over the phone, or online. Planning staff administers the provisions of the General Plan, Zoning Code, North Montclair Specific Plan, Holt Boulevard Specific Plan, North Montclair Downtown Specific Plan, and various City policies related to development. Staff members are active participants at Planning Commission and Development Review Committee meetings.
Planning staff is also responsible for reviewing and providing formal comments to the County of San Bernardino Land Use Services Department on projects located in the unincorporated County area within the City's sphere of influence. Building Division
Building Division staff provides public counter information, handles phone inquiries, issuance of building permits, building plan checks, on-site inspections, and is generally responsible for the enforcement of City regulations related to construction on private property. Staff members also play an integral role at Development Review Committee meetings by providing comments to applicants early in the development process.
Human Services Division
The Human Services Division oversees a wide variety of activities, services and programs benefiting City residents. Human Services administers recreational programs for residents of all ages, provides professional medical and mental health services, health education, early childhood education, operates a variety of senior citizen programs including daily meal service, and coordinates involvement with various community groups, such as social service agencies, mental health clinics, medical liaisons and law enforcement groups.
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