La Cañada Flintridge City Council
May 5, 2026

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Notice and Agenda
Regular Meeting
of the
La Cañada Flintridge City Council
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
City Hall
One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Kim Bowman, Mayor
Jeanne K. Hobson, Mayor Pro Tem
Michael T. Davitt, Councilmember
Keith Eich, Councilman
Stephanie Fossan, Councilmember

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How to View the Meeting Remotely
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City Website Live Streaming at https://lcf.ca.gov/city-clerk/agenda-minutes/.

Comments from the Public
The public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter posted on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. If you wish to address the City Council, you may do so during the Comments from the Public period noted on the agenda. Each person is allowed 3-minutes speaking time.

Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.

Agenda Materials
Copies of staff reports and supporting documentation pertaining to agenda items are available for public viewing and inspection at City Hall, 2nd Floor Lobby Area, during regular business hours, and on the City’s website https://lcf.ca.gov. For further information regarding agenda items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (818) 790-8880 or via e-mail at [email protected].

SB 343 – Any writings relating to an agenda item distributed to a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours and/or posted on the City’s website.

Levine Act - To promote transparency and fairness in government decision-making, the Levine Act imposes contribution prohibitions and disclosure requirements. Specifically, any elected or appointed City officer is prohibited from making or attempting to influence a decision in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the officer received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from a party or their agent. (Gov. Code § 84308(c)(1).) Additionally, parties to proceedings involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before any elected or appointed City officer must disclose any campaign contributions exceeding $500 that they made within the preceding 12 months. (Gov. Code § 84308(e)(1).) For more information please visit: https://lcf.ca.gov/city-clerk/levine-act/.

Reasonable Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54953(g), the City Council has adopted a "reasonable accommodations" policy to expedite accommodation requests. The policy can also be found on the City’s website. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (818) 790-8880 to make an accommodation request, or to obtain an electronic or printed copy of the policy.

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6:00 PM City Council Regular Meeting
Preliminary Business
Call to Order Next Ordinance: 534
Next Resolution: 26-20
Roll Call Kim Bowman, Mayor
Jeanne K. Hobson, Mayor Pro Tem
Michael T. Davitt, Councilmember
Keith Eich, Councilman
Stephanie Fossan, Councilmember
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Public - Public Comment cards are in the holder on the wall in the lobby.

Limited to 3 minutes per speaker for items on the Consent Calendar, items not on the Agenda, or any issue within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comment is limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Speakers not able to speak due to the 20-minute time limit will be provided with the opportunity to speak at the end of the meeting. Please give a completed Public Comment Card to the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of this item. Speakers will be called in the order that public comment cards are received.

If the matter on which you wish to speak is an Agenda item (other than a Consent Calendar item), you will be provided the opportunity to address the City Council when the matter is considered. Please give a completed Public Comment Card to the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the item.

Presentations
• Presentation of the LCF50 Anniversary Committee Logo Design Contest • Presentation Honoring Carolyn Dundee for her Achievement of Receiving the AARP California Andrus Award for Community Service
• Presentation of Recognition of the Age-Friendly Committee members for their service • City Treasurer’s Report
• Public Safety Update
• Staff update on pending projects
Reordering of and Additions to the Agenda
Consent Calendar
Items on the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion and roll call vote without individual discussion. If discussion is desired, the item will be removed and considered separately. 1) Waive the Full Reading of All Ordinances Considered on this Agenda and Direct the City Attorney that they be Read by Title Only

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2) Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meetings:
a. Special and Regular City Council Meetings of April 7, 2026 b. Special Joint City Council Meeting of April 16, 2026 c. Regular City Council Meeting of April 21, 2026
3) Approval of Warrant Resolution No. 26-08 Dated May 5, 2026, for $1,146,008.68 4) Receive and File Commission Meeting Action Minutes:
a. Design Commission Action Minutes for March 19, 2026
b. Public Works and Traffic Commission Action Minutes for March 25, 2026 5) Receive and File the Public Safety Reports for February and March 6) Receive and File Monthly Report of Investments for the month ending March 2026 7) Receive and File the Capital Improvement Project Status Update 8) Receive and file the 2025-2026 Annual Report for the Lanterman House Museum 9) Authorization for Out-of-State Training – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Captain 10) Approval of the Five-Year Contract Renewal with Pasadena Humane for Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services (FY2026–31)
11) Adoption of a Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement, Subject to City Attorney Approval as to form 12) Confirm and Approve the LCF50 Anniversary Committee's Logo Design Contest Results and Official LCF50 Anniversary Logo Design
Public Hearings: None
Ordinances: None
Other Business
13) Receive and File City Council Proclamations for May 2026: Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Jewish American Heritage Month; and Older Americans Month RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File City Council Proclamations for May 2026: AsianAmerican, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Jewish American Heritage Month; and Older Americans Month
14) Consideration of Options to Amend or Withdraw from Wildfire Prevention Grant Award ID 5GG23207
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide direction to staff. 15) Discussion of Implementation of Age Friendly Items
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and discuss an update on the implementation of Age Friendly items.

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16) Discussion and Improvements to the City’s Notification Standards RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the City’s current notification standards and provide direction regarding potential enhancements, and direct staff to return with proposed amendments to the Municipal Code or Resolution setting forth the Citywide Notification Standards and Procedures with the selected enhancements.
17) Consideration of the Potential Development of a Draft Request for Proposals for City Attorney Services
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide direction to staff on the potential development of a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for City Attorney services.

Concluding Business
• Meetings attended at the expense of the local agency
• Regional and local representation
• Subcommittee updates
• Request for future agenda items
• Councilmembers’ comments
• City Manager closing comments
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn
I certify under penalty of perjury that the agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board at One Civic Center Drive at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.

Tania Garcia, City Clerk

City of La Cañada Flintridge Tuesday, April 7, 2026
City Council Minutes City Council Chambers
Special Meeting One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bowman called the Special Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Councilmember Michael T. Davitt, Councilman Keith Eich (via teleconference), Councilmember Fossan, Mayor Pro Tem Jeanne K. Hobson, and Mayor Kim Bowman.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None

CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Guerra read the Closed Session titles into the record.

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
[Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5(c), 54956.9(d)(1)] Name of Case: 600 Foothill Owner, LP v. City of La Cañada Flintridge; et al.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Number: 23STCP02575 Number of cases: One
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND ANNOUNCE ANY ACTION TAKEN:

City Attorney Guerra reported on Closed Session Item One, noting that an update was provided.

There was a brief discussion, direction was provided to legal counsel, but no reportable action was taken.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bowman adjourned the Special City Council meeting at 6:10 p.m. _________________________________
Arpi Yesayan, City Clerk Specialist
Minutes approved by the City Council on _____________________.

City of La Cañada Flintridge Tuesday, April 7, 2026
City Council Minutes City Council Chambers
Regular Meeting One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bowman called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Councilmember Michael T. Davitt, Councilman Keith Eich (teleconference), Councilmember Stephanie Fossan, Mayor Pro Tem Jeanne K. Hobson, and Mayor Kim Bowman.

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jordan, City Attorney Guerra, Director of Administrative Services Cook, Director of Finance Kim, Director of Public Works/City Engineer El-Rabaa, Director of Community Development Koleda, Deputy Director of Community Development Gardea, Management Analyst Guillot, and City Clerk Specialist Yesayan.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Design Commissioner and Sustainability and Resilience Commission Chair Francis Pollara.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comments were received from Pat A., Geoffrey Baum, David Haxton, and Anne Tryba.

City Manager Jordan addressed questions from the City Council.

PRESENTATIONS:
a) Presentation of La Cañada Flintridge Recipient of the Southern California Edison Scholarship Program
Marissa Castro-Salvati, Southern California Edison Local Public Affairs Region Manager, presented a scholarship to a La Cañada Unified School District high school student. b) Southern California Edison Underground Program Update Marissa Castro-Salvati and Genevieve Cross of Southern California Edison (SCE) provided an update on the underground program and addressed questions from the City Council.

Mayor Bowman emphasized the need for timely distribution of materials in advance of meetings, and SCE representatives acknowledged the issue and committed to improved notice going forward. c) Staff Update on Pending Projects
Director of Public Works/City Engineer El-Rabaa provided an update on capital improvement projects and addressed questions from the City Council.

REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None

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Regular Meeting
CONSENT CALENDAR:

Councilman Eich recused himself from Item 6 and pulled Items 13 and 14 for separate votes.

Mayor Pro Tem Hobson recused herself from Item 8.

Councilmember Fossan expressed support for Item 24. She noted being incorrectly marked present at an Emergency Preparedness Coordinating Committee meeting and requested a correction.

The City Council and staff agreed to pull Item 25 for future consideration at a date to be determined because of a typographical error in the report's date range.

A MOTION was made by Councilmember Fossan, seconded by Councilmember Davitt, and carried (5 – 0) to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 24. Items 13 and 14 were pulled for separate votes. Item 25 was pulled from the agenda for future consideration at a date to be determined.

A roll call vote was taken, and the results were read by City Clerk Specialist Yesayan as follows:

AYES: Davitt, Eich, Fossan, Hobson, and Bowman; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:

None

1. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meetings:
a) Special and Regular City Council Meetings of January 20, 2026 b) Special and Regular City Council Meetings of February 3, 2026 c) Special and Regular City Council Meetings of February 17, 2026 d) Special and Regular City Council Meetings of March 3, 2026 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

2. Approval of Warrant Resolution No. 26-06 Dated April 7, 2026, for $3,867,347.18 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

3. Receive and File Commission Meeting Action Minutes:
a) Design Commission Action Minutes for February 19, 2026 b) Parks and Recreation Commission Action Minutes for January 14, 2026, and February 11, 2026
c) Public Safety Commission Action Minutes for February 23, 2026 d) Public Works and Traffic Commission Action Minutes for January 28, 2026, and February 25, 2026
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

4. Receive and File the Capital Improvement Project Status Update (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

5. Receive and File the Guidelines for the City of La Cañada Flintridge 50th Anniversary Logo Design Contest
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

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6. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Organized Team Play on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the FIS Lower and Cornishon Athletic Fields, as Part of the La Cañada Baseball Softball Association’s “La Cañada Summer Smash” Baseball Tournament (Approved 4 – 0, Councilman Eich recused)

7. Approval of a Request for Parade and Special Event Permit Waiver of Costs and Fees for the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Community Association “Memorial Day Parade”
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

8. Approval of a Request for Parade and Special Event Permit Waiver of Costs and Fees for the YMCA of the Foothills “2026 Annual Fiesta Days Run” (Approved 4 – 0, Mayor Pro Tem Hobson recused)

9. Award of Construction Contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc., in the Amount of $222,185, for the 2026 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs (CIP 31-2602; Contract 25/26-3) (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

10. Approval of Fulfillment Agreement for Unprogrammed Surface Transportation Program – Local (STP-L) Funds in the Amount of $60,907
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

11. Approve and Accept the Work by Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., for the Mid-Block Traffic Signal Improvements on Foothill Boulevard at Memorial Park Pedestrian Crossing Project, (Contract 23/24-8) and Direct the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder’s Office (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

12. Approve and Accept the Work by Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., for the Traffic Signal Improvements at Foothill Boulevard and Verdugo Boulevard/La Cañada Boulevard Project, (CIP 31-2307; Contract 23/24-14) and Direct the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder’s Office (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

13. Receive and File a Proclamation of the City Council Declaring April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month
(Approved 4 – 0, Councilman Eich abstained)
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Fossan, seconded by Councilmember Davitt, and carried (4 – 0, Councilman Eich abstained) to receive and file a proclamation of the City Council declaring April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month.

A roll call vote was taken, and the results were read by City Clerk Specialist Yesayan as follows:

AYES: Davitt, Fossan, Hobson, and Bowman; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Eich; ABSENT: None

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Regular Meeting

14. Receive and File a Proclamation of the City Council Declaring April 24, 2026, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
(Approved 4 – 0, Councilman Eich abstained)
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Davitt, seconded by Councilmember Hobson, and carried (4 – 0, Councilman Eich abstained) to receive and file a proclamation of the City Council declaring April 24, 2026, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.

A roll call vote was taken, and the results were read by City Clerk Specialist Yesayan as follows:

AYES: Davitt, Fossan, Hobson, and Bowman; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Eich; ABSENT: None

15. Approval of the Combined Recruitment Schedule for Youth Council Scheduled Vacancies and the Design Commission Unscheduled Vacancy
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

16. Approval of Agreement with Pairsoft for Accounts Payable Automation Software (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

17. Approve Contract Amendment with Clifton Larson Allen (CLA) to Provide Financial Auditing Services through June 30, 2029
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

18. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Escheatment of Unclaimed Funds, which Results in a Transfer of Unclaimed Funds to the City in the Total Amount of $140,049.54 in Accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050-50057 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

19. Receive and File Measure LCF Annual Report of Revenue and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

20. Receive and File the Annual Progress Report (APR) on the Implementation of the General Plan and Authorize Staff to File the APR with the Governor’s Office and Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

21. Approve and Direct Staff to Release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Services to Provide Citywide Communications Services
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

22. Receive and File Update on City Activities and Partnerships in Recognition of National Volunteer Month
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

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23. Approve the General Services Agreement (GSA) between the City of La Canada Flintridge and the County of Los Angeles for the Provision of General Services for the Term of July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2031
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

24. Consideration and Approval of a Letter Supporting Stormwater Capture, Lake Restoration, and Cistern Improvements at Descanso Gardens (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

25. Receive and File the Attendance Report for City Commission and Committee Members for the Second Quarter, Covering April 1 – June 30 (The item was pulled from the agenda)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
ORDINANCES: None
OTHER BUSINESS:

26. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a City Council Policy Establishing a Standard End Time for Regular City Council Meetings and Authorizing the City Council to Extend Meetings Beyond That Time by Majority Vote
City Clerk Specialist Yesayan presented the staff report.

City Manager Jordan and City Attorney Guerra addressed questions from the City Council.

After further discussion, the City Council agreed to adopt a City Council policy establishing a standard end time for Regular City Council Meetings.

Mayor Bowman opened the public comment period at 7:30 p.m. Seeing no comments, he closed the public comment period.

A MOTION was made by Councilman Eich, seconded by Councilmember Davitt, and carried (5 – 0) to approve the adoption of a resolution adopting a City Council policy establishing a standard end time for Regular City Council Meetings and authorizing the City Council to extend meetings beyond that time by majority vote.

A roll call vote was taken, and the results were read by City Clerk Yesayan as follows:

AYES: Davitt, Eich, Fossan, Hobson, and Bowman; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:

None

27. Discussion and Consideration of Municipal Code Amendments to Prohibit Use of Small Gas-Powered Landscape Equipment and Regulate Noise Associated with all Landscape Equipment

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Deputy Director of Community Development Gardea provided the staff report and addressed questions from the City Council.

City Manager Jordan addressed questions from the City Council.

The City Council requested a future agenda item for an update from the City Clerk’s Office on meeting record-keeping practices and technological capabilities, including transcription and meeting systems.

Mayor Bowman opened the public comment period at 7:45 p.m.

Public comment was received from Anne Tryba.

Mayor Bowman closed the public comment period at 7:50 p.m.

After discussion and deliberation, the City Council agreed to direct staff to draft an ordinance banning fossil fuel-based leaf blowers effective October 1, with the enforcement date to be determined. The motion also specified that the staff report, developed with input from the Sustainability and Resilience Commission, will include a list of potential exemptions, additional equipment that could be considered for a future ban, and proposed timelines for those measures, though these elements will not be part of the initial draft ordinance.

A MOTION was made by Councilman Eich, seconded by Councilmember Davitt, and carried (5 – 0) to direct staff to draft an ordinance banning fossil fuel-based leaf blowers effective October 1, with the enforcement date to be determined. The motion also specified that the staff report, developed with input from the Sustainability and Resilience Commission, will include a list of potential exemptions, additional equipment that could be considered for a future ban, and proposed timelines for those measures, though these elements will not be part of the initial draft ordinance.

A roll call vote was taken, and the results were read by City Clerk Specialist Yesayan as follows:

AYES: Davitt, Eich, Fossan, Hobson, and Bowman; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:

None

28. Update on Progress on the City’s Strategic Plan
City Manager Jordan presented a PowerPoint and addressed questions from the City Council.

After discussion, the City Council supported the improved, more action-oriented report format, noting it enhances clarity, accountability, and usefulness for budgeting and planning decisions.

A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hobson, seconded by Councilmember Fossan, and carried (5 – 0) to receive and file the Strategic Plan progress update.

A roll call vote was taken, and the results were read by City Clerk Specialist Yesayan as follows:

AYES: Davitt, Eich, Fossan, Hobson, and Bowman; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:

None

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CONCLUDING BUSINESS:

Meetings attended at the expense of the local agency – None Regional and local representation
Mayor Pro Tem Hobson noted that Suzanne Goldberg was honored at Woman of the Year Awards hosted by Judy Chu, praising her contributions and recognizing the award as well deserved.

Councilmember Davitt reported attending a Sanitation District Board meeting with Councilmembers Hobson and Fossan.

Councilmember Fossan reported attending the Council of Governments (COG) Environment and Energy Subcommittee meeting and the Clean Power Alliance board meeting.

Councilmember Bowman reported attending various COG meetings, including executive and transportation committees, along with several community events such as Founders Day, recognition of the La Cañada Flintridge Woman of the Year Wendy Sinnette, Scout troop presentations, and Easter in the Park.

Subcommittee updates
Mayor Bowman reported on an emergency preparedness meeting focused on water supply and wildfire response.

Councilmember Fossan reported that the City’s 50th Anniversary Planning Committee approved guidelines for a 50th anniversary logo contest and will distribute it to local schools to encourage broad community participation.

Mayor Pro Tem Hobson reported a recent Joint Operations Team (JOT) meeting with the school district.

Request for future agenda items
City Manager Jordan reported on two upcoming agenda topics: an update on the City’s anticamping ordinance and a continuation of the after-action report discussion.

Mayor Bowman outlined upcoming agenda items and announced a special meeting with the City’s sister city in Spain.

City Manager Jordan and the City Council discussed the process and timing for submitting Council Consideration Items during budget season., confirming an adjusted deadline of April 15 Councilmembers’ comments – None
City Manager closing comments – None

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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bowman adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 8:46 p.m. in memory of the service members who lost their lives and were wounded in the current conflict. _________________________________
Arpi Yesayan, City Clerk Specialist
Minutes approved by the City Council on ___________________.

City of La Cañada Flintridge Tuesday, April 16, 2026
City Council Minutes City Council Chambers
Special Meeting One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF VILLANUEVA DE LA CAÑADA, SPAIN
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bowman called the Special Joint Meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

ROLL CALL: Councilmember Fossan, Mayor Pro Tem Jeanne K. Hobson, and Mayor Kim Bowman.

Councilmember Michael T. Davitt and Councilman Keith Eich were absent.

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jordan and City Clerk Garcia.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

1. Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of the LCF Sister Cities Association Representatives and Participants
Mayor Bowman and the Mayor of Villanueva de la Cañada made opening remarks and introduced participants and Sister Cities representatives.

2. Presentation of the Artist-in-Residence Program, Including a Video of Oscar Navarro’s Concert at La Cañada Lanterman Auditorium
A video of the Artist-in-Residence Program was presented.

3. A Photo Montage of the La Cañada Flintridge Students Exchange to Villanueva de la Cañada
a) Special Presentation from Ria Mandal, a 2023 La Cañada Flintridge Exchange Student
A photo montage was presented.

Ria Mandal, LCF Sister Cities student exchange participant, made a presentation.

4. Update from the City of La Cañada Flintridge on Space Academy A video presentation of the LCF Space Academy was presented.

5. Update from Villanueva de la Cañada on Space Academy A video presentation of Villanueva de la Cañada Space Academy was presented.

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6. A Photo Montage of Villanueva de la Cañada Student Exchange to La Cañada Flintridge A photo montage was presented.

7. Special Message from Oscar Navarro
Oscar Navarro’s personal message video was presented.

8. Closing Remarks from the Mayors of Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain, and La Cañada Flintridge, USA
The Mayor of Villanueva de la Cañada presented closing comments Mayor Bowman presented closing comments on behalf of the City of La Cañada Flintridge.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

The City Council thanked the Sister Cities Association.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:

City Manager Jordan thanked everyone present.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bowman adjourned the Special Joint City Council meeting at 10:16 a.m. _________________________________
Tania Garcia, City Clerk
Minutes approved by the City Council on ___________________

City of La Cañada Flintridge Tuesday, April 21, 2026
City Council Minutes City Council Chambers
Regular Meeting One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELED
The Regular Meeting of the City Council scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, was canceled.

The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, One Civic Center Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. _________________________________
Arpi Yesayan, City Clerk Specialist
Minutes approved by the City Council on _______________________, 2026.

CITY OF LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE CM Review: DJ
WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 26-08
Fiscal Review: TK
The following charges have been received by the City of La Cañada Flintridge and are herewith submitted for approval and payment:

Vendor Name Purpose Amount
Warrant
#
1 ACCO Engineered Systems HVAC repairs - City Hall - 3/19/26 932.00 24149 2 Ahee Han Stipend - March 2026 100.00 24150
3 Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal svcs - Foothill Municipal Water District - 3/31/26 114.40 24151 4 Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal services - Special projects - thru 3/31/26 2,547.40 24151 5 Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal services - Records requests - 3/31/26 12,705.20 24151 6 Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal services - Litigation - thru 3/31/26 2,099.40 24151 7 Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal services - personnel/labor - 3/31/26 2,462.20 24151 8 Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal services - 600 Foothill - thru 3/31/26 1,209.80 24151 9 Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal services - CHDF vs. LCF - thru 3/31/26 57.20 24151 10 Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal services - CVWD v. LCF - thru 3/31/26 691.30 24151 11 Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal services - 600 Foothill - thru 4/17/26 10,000.00 24151 12 Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal svcs - General services projects - thru 3/31/26 1,436.30 24151 13 Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal svcs - General services retainer - thru 3/31/26 14,884.75 24151 14 Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal services - CHDF vs. LCF - thru 4/17/26 5,783.81 24152 15 All American Audio Visual Audio Support - 5/25/26 Music in the Park 1,758.82 24153 16 All City Management Services, Inc. School crossing guards - 3/15/26-3/28/26 16,727.32 24154 17 Allen Parseghian Release grading bond - Berkshire Ave 31,000.00 24155 18 Amazon Capital Services IT equipment & Office supplies 909.19 24156 19 American Business Bank 5% Retention - I-210 Soundwall Phase 2 & 4-Jun-Mar 1,125.00 24157 20 American Fidelity Assurance FSA payment for May 1,115.70 24158 21 American Fidelity Assurance HRA payment for June 14,426.57 24158 22 American Fidelity Assurance Company Various employee insurance lines - April 2,083.50 24159 23 Ara Markari Stipend - March 2026 50.00 24160
24 Arabo Parseghian Wellness Program reimbursement 496.93 24161 25 Argam DerHartunian Expense reimbursement - March 609.58 24162 26 Athletic Field Specialists Inc Nutrient spray - JUC school sites & parks - 4/14/26 7,170.00 24163 27 Blais & Associates, LLC Grant research & support services thru 3/31/26 1,750.00 24164 28 CB Music Productions, LLC Entertainment - 5/25/26 Music in the Park - Casie B 2,800.00 24165 29 City of Glendale Dial-A-Ride svc - February 2026 5,581.22 24166 30 City of Glendale LCF Shuttle service - February 2026 44,299.84 24167 31 CivicPlus, LLC Document accessibility platform - 3/16/26-3/15/27 6,907.60 24168 32 CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Audit final billing/Single Audit/Measure LCF thru 4/9/26 11,375.00 24169 33 Dapeer Rosenblit & Litvak LLP Professional services - Municipal Code - March 2,975.00 24170 34 Data Ticket Inc. Code enforcement citation processing - March 200.00 24171 35 Delta Dental Insurance Company Employee dental & cobra benefits - May 90.84 24172 36 Delta Dental of California Employee dental benefits - May 1,951.93 24173 37 Delta Groups Engineering, Inc. Refund Des. Consult dep - Ocean View Blvd 1,000.00 24174 38 Department of Transportation Caltrans parking lot lease - LAX210-0021-04 - June 370.00 24175 39 Ernest Koeppen Expense reimbursement - March 690.58 24176 40 Evoke Dance Space Refund Lanterman Auditorium DDep - R586 100.00 24177 41 Food Exploration and Discovery Kid & science activities - Earth Day event info booth 4,000.00 24178 42 Francis Pollara Stipend - Des. Rev/Sus. & Res. Comm. - March 2026 200.00 24179 43 Genevieve Bethel Stipend - March 26 50.00 24180
44 GWMA Cost share for TDML monitoring FY 24-25 & 25-26 1,780.07 24181 45 Ha Young Yuhan Stipend - March 2026 100.00 24182
46 Henry Oh Stipend - March 2026 50.00 24183
47 Hydraulic Controls, Inc. Gearbox - parade float 10,905.26 24184 48 Intelesys Onsite support - 4/10/26-4/9/27 5,000.00 24185 49 Julie Huang Wellness program reimbursement 500.00 24186

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50 Kara Preschool Refund Lanterman Auditorium DDep - R744 100.00 24187 51 Kiwanis Club of La Canada Monthly dues - March 40.00 24188 52 Kyocera Document Solutions West, LLC Copier contract overage 1/15/26 to 4/14/26 1,370.74 24189 53 La Canada Flintridge Chamber Removal of banners - City's Gold Star Heroes 316.00 24190 54 La Canada Flintridge Employees Assn Association dues 4/17/26 250.00 24191 55 La Canada Irrigation District Water charges thru 3/26/26 - two locations 2,141.70 24192 56 La Canada Kiwanis Foundation LCOY luncheon 2026 75.00 24193 57 La Canada Unified School District FY 2025-26 School Resource Deputy - 2/1/26-2/28/26 25,871.64 24194 58 LA County Sheriff's Department Law enforcement contract services - March 327,346.14 24195 59 Lauren Serrano Wellness program reimbursement 500.00 24196 60 Liberty Utility CA Water service charges - March 206.30 24197 61 Los Angeles Co - Auditor-Controller Cerro Negro lease payment - June 596.18 24198 62 Los Angeles County Public Works Industrial waste services - Mar 419.66 24199 63 Los Angeles County Public Works Vegetation control - Mar 2,057.01 24199 64 Los Angeles County Public Works Non-declared disaster road clearance - Mar 11,709.11 24199 65 Los Angeles County Public Works Controller testing - Verdugo/Descanso- Mar 3,439.99 24199 66 Los Angeles County Public Works Controller testing - Foothill/Oakwood - Mar 2,232.80 24199 67 Los Angeles County Public Works New controller testing - Foothill/Viro - March 182.16 24199 68 Los Angeles County Public Works Traffic sign services - Mar 592.12 24199 69 Los Angeles County Public Works Traffic sign services - Mar 533.31 24199 70 Los Angeles County Public Works Traffic sign services - Mar 141.28 24199 71 Los Angeles County Public Works Turn on traffic signal support - Mar 895.19 24199 72 Los Angeles County Public Works Street sign removal - Mar 557.33 24199 73 Los Angeles County Public Works Turn on traffic signal support - Mar 563.25 24200 74 Los Angeles County Public Works Traffic signal maintenance - Mar 2,670.41 24200 75 m6 Consulting Inc. Plan check engineer services - March 9,380.00 24201 76 m6 Consulting Inc. Building & safety plan check svcs - March 37,455.77 24201 77 m6 Consulting Inc. Building & safety geotechnical review - March 8,526.00 24201 78 m6 Consulting Inc. Building inspector services - March 29,165.78 24201 79 Natures Image Inc. Quarterly trail maintenance - Q3 25/26 31,174.00 24202 80 NV5 West Traffic signal improvements inspection svcs - March 33,003.88 24203 81 ODP Business Solutions, LLC Office supplies 92.80 24204 82 Outlook Newspapers Legal notices - October & November 7,626.00 24205 83 Penelope E. Nisotis Refund Certificate of Occ. - Belita Ln 219.78 24206 84 Printefex Inc Banner - Earth & Arbor Day 121.55 24207 85 Printefex Inc LCF SPRING Vista Newsletter 5,386.88 24207 86 Pro-West & Associates, Inc. ESRI GIS consultant services thru 3/31/26 1,529.05 24208 87 Psomas Housing planner consulting services - 3/26/26 5,523.75 24209 88 Quemars Ahmed Stipend - March 2026 100.00 24210
89 Rebecca Latta Consulting Arborist rpts & services - Various locations - Feb-Apr 1,450.00 24211 90 Romik Zadorian Refund part. zoning permit - La Canada Bl 65.50 24212 91 Samir Mehrotra Stipend - March 2026 50.00 24213
92 State Controller Departmental AccountingFY 2024-2025 Annual Street Report 3,987.95 24214 93 Texas Life Insurance Company Employee life insurance - May 48.25 24215 94 Transtech Engineers, Inc. Mayor Discover Park Project - March 15,890.00 24216 95 Transtech Engineers, Inc. CIP project manager - March 18,200.00 24216 96 Tripepi Smith & Associates Marketing services - Public relations - April 11,080.00 24217 97 U.S. Postal Service (Postage-by-Phone) Postage 2,500.00 24218 98 Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc. Maintenance - Bus Shelter - March 2026 3,006.58 24219 99 Valley Water Company Water charges - Various locations - March 1,540.15 24220 100 Valley Water Company Water charges - two locations - March 1,686.91 24221 101 Verizon Wireless Wireless telephone charges - April/May 473.64 24222 102 West Coast Arborists Inc Tree maintenance - 2/16/26-3/15/26 2,804.50 24223 103 West Coast Arborists Inc Flag hanging & removal - 2/16/26-3/15/26 2,840.00 24223 104 West Coast Arborists Inc Arborist services 2/16/26 to 3/15/26 129.00 24223 105 West Coast Arborists Inc Private tree trimming - Viro Rd 710.00 24223

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Warrant
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106 West Coast Arborists Inc Tree maintenance - Edison Passive Park 3,195.00 24223 107 Willdan Engineering CDBG-Consultants-Res Rehab Program - thru 2/27/26 5,847.50 24224 108 Willdan Engineering SD #3A Bi-monthly Connection Report - thru 4/3/26 138.75 24225 109 Willdan Engineering Traffic Engineer thru 4/3/26 14,630.00 24225 110 Willdan Engineering NPDES water quality services thru 4/3/26 7,223.50 24225 111 Zohrabians Design Group Refund hillside app - Normandy Ln 2,870.00 24226 Sub-Total $ 889,653.50
The following warrants have already been paid:
1 CalPERS PE 3/20/26 retirement contribution - Classic 13,344.08 EFT 2 CalPERS PE 3/20/26 retirement contribution - PEPRA 15,332.25 EFT 3 ADP, Inc Payroll processing - PE 4/17/26 125,169.69 EFT 4 ADP, Inc Payroll tax processing - PE 4/17/26 35,465.68 EFT 5 CalPERS PE 3/31/26 retirement contribution - Classic Council 60.74 EFT 6 CalPERS PE 3/31/26 retirement contribution - PEPRA Council 196.52 EFT 7 CalPERS PE 4/3/26 retirement contribution - Classic 13,344.08 EFT 8 CalPERS PE 4/3/26 retirement contribution - PEPRA 15,291.31 EFT 9 CalPERS PE 3/20/26 retro adj. retirement contribution - PEPRA 257.33 EFT 10 Mission Square Retirement Employee 457 plan contribution for PE 4/17/26 11,214.98 EFT 11 AT&T Mobility Employee iPads with cell service & cell phones - March 834.50 24131 12 Department of Conservation Strong Motion Fee for FY 25/26 - 2025 Q3 1,534.95 24132 13 Division of the State Architect Q3 FY 25/26 DAE fees payment 102.80 24133 14 Southern California Edison Electricity charges - 03/06/26 to 04/06/26 151.29 24134 15 Valley Water Company Water charges - Various locations - March 4,070.19 24135 16 California Building Standards CommissionQ3 FY 25/26 Green Building Fees 504.90 24136 17 Cardmember Service Office supp., meeting & training exp., subscriptions 1,817.04 24137 18 Cardmember Service Tools, event rental, membership, meeting registration 1,465.25 24137 19 Cardmember Service Meeting expenses 49.98 24137
20 Cardmember Service Staff training registration 500.00 24137 21 FedEx FedEx shipping charges thru 4/17/26 61.66 24138 22 Numbers Plumbing 2021 Restroom repairs - Memorial Park 569.54 24139 23 Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Filing Fee for NOE - Bus Service Enhancement Program 25.00 24140 24 RingCentral Inc. Phone system subscription & hardware - City Hall - Apr. 2,906.25 24141 25 Southern California Edison Electricity charges - 03/01/26 to 04/08/26 3,753.70 24142 26 Southern California Edison Electricity charges - 03/11/26 to 04/12/26 859.13 24143 27 Southern California Edison Electricity charges - 03/12/26 to 04/14/26 3,847.45 24144 28 Southern California Edison Electricity charges - 03/11/26 to 04/09/26 461.52 24145 29 Sparkletts Water line, cooler rental & delivery 53.23 24146 30 Top Rock Entertainment Entertainment - 4/23/26 Performance - Disciples Trio 2,000.00 24147 31 Utility Telecom Group LLC Monthly telephone svc - April/May 1,110.14 24148 Sub-Total $ 256,355.18
Total $ 1,146,008.68
Approved for presentation to the City Council of the City of La Cañada Flintridge at their meeting of May 5, 2026 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2026
Kim Bowman, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Tania Garcia, City Clerk

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number
Account
number Invoice number
Payment date 5/5/2026
ACCO Engineered Systems HVAC repairs - City Hall - 3/19/26 $932.00 24149 01-55-7103 20807836 Ahee Han Han - Mar 26 $100.00 24150 01-25-6035 03-2026
Aleshire & Wynder LLP Legal svcs - General services retainer - 3/31/26 $14,884.75 24151 01-02-6061 104434 " Legal services -Foothill Muni Water Dist-3/31/26 $114.40 " 01-02-6062 104433 " Legal services - Litigation - 3/31/26 $2,099.40 " 01-02-6062 104437 " Legal services - 600 Foothill - 3/31/26 $1,209.80 " 01-02-6062 104439 " Legal services - CHDF vs. LCF - 3/31/26 $57.20 " 01-02-6062 104440 " Legal svcs - CVWD v. LCF - thru 3/31/26 $691.30 " 01-02-6062 104441 " Legal services - 600 Foothill - 4/17/26 $10,000.00 " 01-02-6062 105185 " Legal services - Special projects - thru 3/31/26 $2,547.40 " 01-02-6064 104435 " Legal services - Records requests - 3/31/26 $12,705.20 " 01-02-6064 104436 " Legal services - personnel/labor - 3/31/26 $2,462.20 " 01-02-6064 104438 " General services projects - thru 3/31/26 $1,436.30 " 01-02-6064 105181 " Legal services - CHDF vs. LCF - 4/17/26 $5,783.81 24152 01-02-6062 105186 All American Audio Visual Audio Support - 5/25/26 Music in the Park $1,758.82 24153 01-31-6081 17267 All City Management Services, Inc. School crossing guards - 3/15/26-3/28/26 $16,727.32 24154 01-32-6061 PS-INV104970 Allen Parseghian Release grading bond - Berkshire $31,000.00 24155 92-00-2354 041526 AParseghian Amazon Capital Services amazon - batter backup, ethernet cables $410.94 24156 01-11-8237 1F1J-Q43H-MQGK " amazon - outdoor camera, utility cart, laptop pad $324.56 " 01-11-8237 1KNR-994P-K7W1 " amazon - ethernet cables (5) $129.50 " 01-11-8237 164M-HT1F-J7LY " amazon - measuring wheel $44.19 " 01-12-6031 11YM-346F-4WXT American Business Bank 5% Retention - I-210 Soundwall Phase2 - Jun-Mar $375.00 24157 31-00-7000 REQUEST19-PHII " 5% Retention - I-210 Soundwall Phase4 - Jun-Mar $750.00 " 31-00-7000 REQUEST19-PHIV American Fidelity Assurance Jun 2026 $14,346.57 24158 01-12-5013 2748744 " AF - May - 1st Period $44.00 " 01-10-2250 2686166
" AF - May - 2nd Period $44.00 " 01-10-2250 "
" AF - May - 1st Period $75.00 " 01-10-2250 "
" AF - May - 2nd Period $75.00 " 01-10-2250 "
" AF - May - 1st & 2nd Period $152.74 " 01-01-2250 "
" AF - May - 1st Period $83.33 " 01-03-2250 "
" AF - May - 2nd Period $83.33 " 01-03-2250 "
" AF - May - 1st Period $41.67 " 01-05-2250 "
" AF - May - 2nd Period $41.67 " 01-05-2250 "
" Admin fees - Jun 2026 $80.00 " 01-10-6061 2748744
" AF - May - 1st Period $41.66 " 01-25-2250 2686166
" AF - May - 2nd Period $41.66 " 01-25-2250 "
" AF - May - 1st Period $41.66 " 01-26-2250 "
" AF - May - 2nd Period $41.66 " 01-26-2250 "
" AF - May - 1st Period $50.00 " 01-52-2250 "
" AF - May - 2nd Period $50.00 " 01-52-2250 "
" AF - May - 1st Period $104.16 " 01-04-2250 "
" AF - May - 2nd Period $104.16 " 01-04-2250 "
American Fidelity Assurance Company AFA Apr 26 $59.82 24159 01-00-2264 D961313 " " $16.12 " 01-00-2269 "
" " $593.22 " 01-00-2265 "
" " $577.91 " 01-00-2266 "
" " $210.92 " 01-00-2267 "
" " $72.06 " 01-00-2268 "
" " $553.45 " 01-00-2260 "
Ara Markari Markari - Mar 26 $50.00 24160 01-25-6035 03-2026 Arabo Parseghian Home gym eqpmt - A. Parseghian $415.93 24161 01-03-5014 FY25-26WELLNESS " Descanso Gardens membership - A. Parseghian $81.00 " 01-03-5014 " Argam DerHartunian lodging - PC Academy - A. DerHartunian $609.58 24162 01-25-6052 030126 Athletic Field Specialists Inc Athletic Field-Nutrient spray-school sites-4/14 $4,300.00 24163 01-32-7107 8595 " Athletic Field - Nutrient spray - parks -4/14/26 $2,870.00 " 01-31-7105 8596 Blais & Associates, LLC Grant research & support - 3/1-3/31/26 $1,750.00 24164 01-03-6061 BA_9670_2026 CB Music Productions, LLC Entertainment - 5/25/26 MIP - Casie B $2,800.00 24165 01-31-6081 052526 City of Glendale Dial-A-Ride svc - Feb 2026 $5,581.22 24166 30-00-6061 4082 " LCF Shuttle svc - Feb 2026 $44,299.84 24167 30-00-6061 4084 CivicPlus, LLC Document accessibility platform - 3/16/26-3/15/27 $6,907.60 24168 01-11-6099 368179 CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Audit final billing - thru 4/9/26 $1,650.00 24169 01-10-6061 L261191968 " Single audit - thru 4/9/26 $4,225.00 " 01-10-6061 "
" Examination - Measure LCF $5,500.00 " 01-10-6061 "
Dapeer Rosenblit & Litvak LLP Professional services - Municipal Code - Mar 26 $2,975.00 24170 01-02-6064 25683 Data Ticket Inc. Code enforcement citation processing - Mar 26 $200.00 24171 01-27-6061 192072 Delta Dental Insurance Company Delta Dental - May 2026 $16.08 24172 01-09-5020 BE007018949 " Delta Dental-Cobra/Dental - May - A. Okeke $16.08 " 01-00-1312 BE007019746 " Delta Dental - May 2026 $26.52 " 01-04-5020 BE007018949 " " $16.08 " 01-26-5020 "
" $16.08 " 01-43-5020 "
Delta Dental of California Delta Dental - May 2026 $152.50 24173 01-43-5020 BE007019905

" " $76.25 " 01-52-5020 "
" " $76.25 " 01-26-5020 "
" " $40.74 " 01-04-5020 "
" " $325.97 " 01-05-5020 "
" " $122.22 " 01-10-5020 "
" " $40.74 " 01-31-5020 "
" " $165.60 " 01-01-5009 "
" " $157.73 " 01-03-5020 "
" " $152.50 " 01-42-5020 "
" " $206.34 " 01-45-5020 "
" " $76.25 " 01-09-5020 "
" " $318.10 " 01-25-5020 "
" " $40.74 " 01-07-5020 "
Delta Groups Engineering, Inc. Rfnd Des. Consult dep - c/r 42564 - 4515 Ocean View $1,000.00 24174 92-00-2350 040826 DeltaGroupEng Department of Transportation Dep of Transp. - 07-LAX- 210-0021-04 - Jun 26 $370.00 24175 01-12-6038 JUN 2026 Ernest Koeppen lodging - PC Academy - E. Koeppen $609.58 24176 01-25-6052 030126 " meals - PC Academy - E. Koeppen $81.00 " 01-25-6052 " Evoke Dance Space Refund Lanterman Aud DDep - R586 $100.00 24177 01-00-4547 031826 EvokeDanceSpa Food Exploration and Discovery Kid & science activities - Earth Day event info booth $4,000.00 24178 01-52-6072 215 Francis Pollara Pollara - Des. Rev. Com. - Mar 26 $100.00 24179 01-25-6035 03-2026 " Pollara - Sus. & Res. Com. - Mar 26 $100.00 " 01-25-6035 " Genevieve Bethel Bethel - Mar 26 $50.00 24180 01-25-6035 " GWMA FY 24-25 cost less reserve allocation $879.71 24181 01-53-6061 HTU-24-29 " FY 25-26 cost less reserve allocation $900.36 " 01-53-6061 HTU-25-29 Ha Young Yuhan Yuhan - Mar 26 $100.00 24182 01-25-6035 03-2026 Henry Oh Oh - Mar 26 $50.00 24183 01-25-6035 "
Hydraulic Controls, Inc. Gearbox - parade float $10,905.26 24184 37-00-8231 03113260 Intelesys Onsite support - 4/10/26-4/9/27 $5,000.00 24185 01-11-6061 122249 Julie Huang Personal training reimbursement - J. Huang $500.00 24186 01-26-5014 FY2025-26WELLNESS Kara Preschool Refund Lanterman Aud DDep - R744 $100.00 24187 01-00-4547 031826 KaraPreschool Kiwanis Club of La Canada Kiwanis - Monthly dues - Mar $40.00 24188 01-03-6053 033126 Kyocera Document Solutions West, LLC Copier contract overage 1/15/26 to 4/14/26 $1,370.74 24189 01-12-6038 55B2646045 La Canada Flintridge Chamber Removal of banners - City's Gold Star Heroes $316.00 24190 01-31-6061 205212 La Canada Flintridge Employees Assn Association dues 4/17/26 $250.00 24191 01-00-2275 041726 La Canada Irrigation District charges thru 3/26/26 - 0003712235 - 2235 Foothill $1,342.24 24192 01-45-6023 040126-1290 " charges thru 3/26/26 - 003712350A - 1350AFoothill $799.46 " 01-45-6023 040126-1565 La Canada Kiwanis Foundation LCOY luncheon 2026 $75.00 24193 01-03-6052 033126 La Canada Unified School District FY 2025-26 SRD - 2/1/26-2/28/26 $25,118.10 24194 01-32-6057 25-26FY-357 " " $753.54 " 01-21-6056 "
LA County Sheriff's Department LAC Sheriff - 13% Liability Insurance - Mar $37,659.29 24195 01-21-6056 262478AY " LAC Sheriff - Deputy svc Unit -307 - Mar $269,534.52 " 01-21-6059 " " LAC Sheriff Grant Special Asgmt Deputy - 312 - Mar $20,152.33 " 01-21-6059 " Lauren Serrano Personal training reimbursement - L. Serrano $500.00 24196 01-26-5014 FY2025-26WELLNESS Liberty Utility CA Water service charges - Mar 2026 $140.45 24197 01-45-6023 033026-7005644 " " $65.85 " 01-45-6023 033026-7005651
Los Angeles Co - Auditor-Controller County of LA - Cerro Negro lease payment - Jun 26 $596.18 24198 01-12-6038 JUN 2026 Los Angeles County Public Works N948273436 $895.19 24199 07-00-7000 26040605786 " W0379010 $419.66 " 01-53-6060 26040605702
" R9LCF26049 $2,057.01 " 03-00-7113 26040605729
" R9LCF26050 $11,709.11 " 03-00-7113 26040605730
" N948273408 $592.12 " 03-00-7113 26040605782
" N948273409 $533.31 " 03-00-7113 26040605783
" N948273411 $141.28 " 03-00-7113 26040605784
" N948273433 $557.33 " 03-00-7113 26040605790
" N948273227 $3,439.99 " 31-00-7000 26040605764
" N948273325 $2,232.80 " 31-00-7000 26040605776
" N948273388 $182.16 " 31-00-7000 26040605780
" N948273487 $563.25 24200 31-00-7000 26040605791
" TS MAINT DDG - Mar 26 $2,670.41 " 03-00-6064 26040606048 m6 Consulting Inc. Plan check engineer services - Mar $9,380.00 24201 01-26-6060 5144 " Building & safety plan check svcs - Mar $37,455.77 " 01-26-6060 5145 " Building & safety geotechnical review - Mar $8,526.00 " 01-26-6060 5146 " Building inspector services - Mar $29,165.78 " 01-26-6060 5147 Natures Image Inc. Quarterly trail maintenance - Q3 $31,174.00 24202 01-45-7110 002880 NV5 West Traffic signal improvements inspection svcs- Mar $33,003.88 24203 01-43-6061 511699 ODP Business Solutions, LLC odp - paper $92.80 24204 01-12-6031 462420262001 Outlook Newspapers Legal notices- Oct $3,568.00 24205 01-04-6034 84397 " Legal notices- Nov $4,058.00 " 01-04-6034 84513
Penelope E. Nisotis Refund Cert. of Occ. - Belita Ln $219.78 24206 01-00-4561 041526 PNisotis Printefex Inc Banner - Earth & Arbor Day $121.55 24207 01-13-6081 6026 " Printefex - LCF SPRING Vista Newsletter $5,386.88 " 01-13-6087 1726 Pro-West & Associates, Inc. Pro-West - ESRI GIS consultant svcs thru 3/31/26 $1,529.05 24208 01-11-6061 INV-0000003238 Psomas Housing planner consult svcs - 3/26/26 $5,523.75 24209 01-25-6061 233786 Quemars Ahmed Ahmed - Mar 26 $100.00 24210 01-25-6035 03-2026

Rebecca Latta Consulting Arborist rpts & svcs - Various locations - Feb-Apr $1,450.00 24211 01-12-6061 2790 Romik Zadorian Refund part. zoning permit - La Canada $28.00 24212 01-00-4552 040826 RZadorian " " $37.50 " 01-00-4530 "
Samir Mehrotra Mehrotra - Mar 26 $50.00 24213 01-25-6035 03-2026 State Controller Accounting Office FY 24-25 street report prep 7/1/25-6/30/26 $3,987.95 24214 01-10-6061 FAUD-00005232 Texas Life Insurance Company Employee life insurance - May 26 $48.25 24215 01-00-2260 SM0EL720260413001 Transtech Engineers, Inc. Mayor Discover Park Project - March $15,890.00 24216 31-00-7000 20263010 " CIP project manager - March $18,200.00 " 01-43-6061 20263011 Tripepi Smith & Associates Tripepi-Marketing services - Public relations-Apr $11,080.00 24217 01-13-6061 16998 U.S. Postal Service (Postage-by-Phone) Postage $2,500.00 24218 01-12-6033 042026 Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc. Maintenance - Bus Shelter - Mar 26 Prop A $3,006.58 24219 30-00-6061 LCF22603 Valley Water Company VW charges-325 Meadow Grove St - 2/25-3/30/26 $604.87 24220 01-45-6023 033126-11477R " VW charges - 1042 Foothill Blvd - 2/25-3/30/26 $170.74 " 01-45-6023 033126-12106R " VW charges - 530 Foothill Blvd - 2/25-3/30/26 $32.00 " 01-45-6023 033126-12109R " VW charges - 1620 Foothill Blvd - 2/25-3/30/26 $206.93 " 01-45-6023 033126-12130R " VW charges - 746 Foothill Blvd - 2/25-3/30/26 $32.00 " 01-45-6023 033126-12194R " VW charges - 4512 Oakwood Ave - 2/25-3/30/26 $182.80 " 01-45-6023 033126-12950R " VW charges - 926 Foothill Blvd - 2/25-3/30/26 $122.48 " 01-45-6023 033126-10100R " VW charges-379 Meadow Grove St - 2/25-3/30/26 $110.42 " 01-45-6023 033126-11416R " VW charges - 1220 Verdugo Blvd - 2/25-3/30/26 $19.94 " 01-45-6023 033126-13376R " VW charges - 3945 Starland Dr - 2/25-3/30/26 $25.97 " 01-45-6023 033126-14259R " VW charges - 321 Foothill Blvd - 2/25-3/30/26 $32.00 " 01-45-6023 033126-14268R " VW charges - 436 Foothill Blvd - 2/25-3/30/26 $68.20 24221 01-45-6023 033126-14269R " VW charges - 4436 Cornishon Ave - 2/25-3/30/26 $1,618.71 " 01-32-6023 033126-7108R Verizon Wireless Wireless telephone charges - 4/14-5/13 $473.64 24222 01-12-7101 6141039164 West Coast Arborists Inc Flag hanging & removal - 2/16/26-3/15/26 $2,840.00 24223 01-31-6061 241459 " WCA - Tree maintenance - 2/16/26-3/15/26 $2,804.50 " 01-12-7120 241457 " Tree maintenance - Edison Passive Park $3,195.00 " 01-12-7120 242685 " Arborist services 2/16/26 to 3/15/26 $129.00 " 31-00-7000 241460 " Private tree trimming - 4504 Viro Rd $710.00 " 31-00-7000 242684 Willdan Engineering Res Rehab Program - thru 2/27/26 $5,847.50 24224 01-05-6061 00714884 " Traffic Engineer thru 4/3/26 $14,630.00 24225 01-43-6061 00632115 " NPDES water quality services thru 4/3/26 $7,223.50 " 18-00-6061 00342429 " SD #3A Bi-monthly Connection Report - thru 4/3/26 $138.75 " 44-00-6011 00632017 Zohrabians Design Group Refund hillside app - Normandy Ln $2,870.00 24226 01-00-4530 041526 ZohrabiansDes Payment date 4/15/2026 to 4/28/2026
CalPERS PE 3/20/26 retirement contribution - Classic 13,344.08 EFT Various MAR2026A CalPERS PE 3/20/26 retirement contribution - PEPRA 15,332.25 EFT " MAR2026B1 ADP, Inc Payroll processing - PE 4/17/26 125,169.69 EFT " APR 23 JE ADP, Inc Payroll tax processing - PE 4/17/26 35,465.68 EFT " APR 23 JE CalPERS PE 3/31/26 retirement contribution - Classic Council 60.74 EFT " APR0326A1 CalPERS PE 3/31/26 retirement contribution - PEPRA Council 196.52 EFT " APR0326B1 CalPERS PE 4/3/26 retirement contribution - Classic 13,344.08 EFT " APR0326A2 CalPERS PE 4/3/26 retirement contribution - PEPRA 15,291.31 EFT " APR0326B2 CalPERS PE 3/20/26 retro adj. retirement contribution - PEPRA 257.33 EFT " MAR2026B1 Mission Square Retirement Employee 457 plan contribution for PE 4/17/26 11,214.98 EFT 01-00-2280 041726 Payment date 4/22/2026
AT&T Mobility Emergency cell phone line - City Hall - Mar 26 $441.84 24131 01-12-7101 287314698850X0410202 " Employee iPads with cell svc/cell phone - Mar 26 $392.66 " 01-12-7101 287339196970X0410202 Department of Conservation FY 25/26 - 2025 Q3 Strong Motion Fee $1,534.95 24132 01-00-2319 FY 25/26Q3 Division of the State Architect Q3 FY 25/26 Collections $1,028.00 24133 01-00-2317 3QFY25/26DAE " Q3 FY 25/26 fees retained -$925.20 " 01-00-4554 "
Southern California Edison SCE - Electricity charges - 03/06/26 to 04/06/26 $151.29 24134 01-31-6027 040926-7887 Valley Water Company VW charges - 4420 Encinas Dr - 2/25-3/30/26 $354.49 24135 01-49-6023 033126-11755R " " $44.07 " 01-49-6023 033126-12296R
" VW - 2 Sport Chalet Dr - 2/25-3/30/26 $254.06 " 01-55-6023 033126-13740R " VW charges - 839 Houseman St - 2/25-3/30/26 $278.96 " 01-55-6023 033126-14779R " " $371.25 " 01-55-6023 033126-8402R
" VW charges - 4423 Cornishon Ave - 2/25-3/30/26 $558.74 " 01-32-6023 033126-14512R " VW charges - 4465 Oak Grove Dr - 2/25-3/30/26 $1,079.55 " 01-32-6023 033126-9732R " VW charges - 1300 Foothill Blvd - 2/25-3/30/26 $134.55 " 01-31-6023 033126-12115R " VW charges - 905 Town Center Dr - 2/25-3/30/26 $709.17 " 01-31-6023 033126-13272R " VW charges - 4475 Indiana Ave - 2/25-3/30/26 $285.35 " 01-31-6023 033126-14281R Payment date 4/29/26
California Building Standards Commission 3Q FY 25/26 collections $561.00 24136 01-00-2316 Q325/26GREEN " 3Q FY 25/26 green fees retained -$56.10 " 01-00-4710 " Cardmember Service tools - field use $564.40 24137 01-42-6030 APR 26 - ME 2358 " supplies - staff meeting $34.76 " 01-42-6052 "
" registration - APNA conf. - M. El-Rabaa $180.00 " 01-42-6052 " " dinner - CERT meeting $22.80 " 01-21-6083 APR 26 - AP 1121 " registration - A. Parseghian $68.00 " 01-03-6052 "
" supplies - staff meeting $24.99 " 01-05-6052 APR 26 - SK 4056 " supplies - staff meeting $24.99 " 01-05-6052 "
" snack - Sherriff's Dep $59.44 " 01-21-6052 APR 26 - AP 1121

" renewal - CMCA - A. Yesayan $300.00 " 01-04-6053 "
" registration - CMCA Clerks Institute - A. Yesayan $500.00 " 01-04-6054 APR 26 - TK 7953 " fuel - city truck - 72,444 mileage $119.09 " 01-12-6051 APR 26 - ME 2358 " soft drinks - City Council Chambers $63.12 " 01-12-6052 APR 26 - AP 1121 " dinner - City Council meeting $176.36 " 01-12-6052 "
" soft drinks - City Council Chambers $52.48 " 01-12-6052 " " boost - Facebook social media $199.71 " 01-13-6061 "
" distribution - newsletter $81.00 " 01-13-6061 "
" renewal - CRRA - S. Gordon $200.00 " 01-52-6053 APR 26 - ME 2358 " minutes support sys - Otter $240.00 " 01-11-6099 APR 26 - AP 1121 " subscription - website search engine $31.00 " 01-11-6099 " " battery packs - field equip $219.90 " 01-12-6031 "
" water - Olberz Park event 3/21 $13.47 " 01-13-6081 "
" custom ribbon - LCFSO $289.76 " 01-13-6088 "
" rentals - Earth day Event $367.00 " 01-52-6072 APR 26 - ME 2358 FedEx shipping - Gentry Brothers Inc - 870460126394 $43.00 24138 01-12-6033 9-260-40365 " shipping - Same Day OC pickup $18.66 " 01-12-6033 "
Numbers Plumbing 2021 Restroom repairs - Memorial Park $569.54 24139 01-31-7103 8375 Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk FilingFeeNOE-Bus Svc Enhancement Prgm $25.00 24140 01-25-6093 NOEBusSvcEnhProgram RingCentral Inc. virtual phone system - Apr $2,906.25 24141 01-11-6099 CD_001408043 Southern California Edison SCE - fee $0.68 24142 03-00-6064 041026-5955 " SCE - Electricity charges - 03/10/26 to 04/08/26 $141.27 " 03-00-6064 041326-2976 " SCE - fee $0.80 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/10/26 to 04/08/26 $162.62 " 03-00-6064 041326-5172 " SCE - fee $0.92 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/10/26 to 04/08/26 $105.37 " 03-00-6064 041326-9068 " SCE - fee $0.37 " 03-00-6064 040626-9596
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/06/26 to 04/06/26 $94.87 " 03-00-6064 040926-0593 " SCE - fee $0.52 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/06/26 to 04/06/26 $121.09 " 03-00-6064 040926-7062 " SCE - fee $0.47 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/09/26 to 04/07/26 $111.86 " 03-00-6064 041026-5955 " SCE - charges - 03/10/26 to 04/08/26 $141.67 " 01-31-6027 041326-8028 " SCE - fee $0.63 " 03-00-6064 041326-9068
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/10/26 to 04/08/26 $223.62 " 03-00-6064 041326-9409 " SCE - fee $1.22 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/01/26 to 03/31/26 $114.85 " 03-00-6064 040626-1065 " SCE - fee $0.76 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity - 03/01/26 to 03/31/26 $2,433.27 " 03-00-6064 040626-7212 " SCE - fee $10.19 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/01/26 to 03/31/26 $86.65 " 03-00-6064 040626-9596 " SCE - Electricity charges - 03/11/26 to 04/09/26 $105.33 24143 03-00-6064 041426-7849 " SCE - fee $0.61 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/11/26 to 04/09/26 $42.57 " 03-00-6064 041426-7936 " SCE - Electricity charges - 03/12/26 to 04/12/26 $87.56 " 03-00-6064 041526-2785 " SCE - fee $0.50 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - fee $0.27 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/11/26 to 04/09/26 $9.12 " 03-00-6064 041426-3480 " " $90.04 " 03-00-6064 041426-5732
" SCE - fee $0.53 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/11/26 to 04/09/26 $112.09 " 03-00-6064 041426-6693 " SCE - fee $0.62 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/11/26 to 04/09/26 $67.61 " 03-00-6064 041426-0620 " " $90.90 " 03-00-6064 041426-2258
" " $33.29 " 03-00-6064 041426-2735
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/12/26 to 04/12/26 $88.66 " 01-31-6027 041526-2214 " SCE - Electricity charges - 03/11/26 to 04/09/26 $129.43 " 01-45-6027 041426-3194 " SCE - Electricity charges - 03/12/26 to 04/12/26 $69.83 24144 01-45-6027 041526-5613 " " $164.69 " 01-45-6027 041526-8295
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/16/26 to 04/14/26 $80.29 " 01-31-6027 041726-5189 " SCE charges - 03/16/26 to 04/14/26 $291.19 " 01-31-6027 041726-1356 " SCE- Electricity charges - 03/12/26 to 04/12/26 $2,164.57 " 01-32-6064 041526-4128 " SCE - fee $14.00 " 01-32-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity chgs-school flds-3/12-4/12/26 $831.47 " 01-32-6064 041526-9895 " SCE - fee $3.96 " 01-32-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/12/26 to 04/12/26 $34.94 " 03-00-6064 041526-7538 " SCE - fee $0.27 " 03-00-6064 041526-8985
" SCE - fee $0.26 " 03-00-6064 041526-7538
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/12/26 to 04/12/26 $35.99 " 03-00-6064 041526-8108 " SCE - fee $0.27 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/12/26 to 04/12/26 $117.25 " 03-00-6064 041526-8292 " SCE - fee $0.58 " 03-00-6064 "
" SCE - Electricity charges - 03/12/26 to 04/12/26 $37.89 " 03-00-6064 041526-8985 " SCE - Electricity charges - 03/11/26 to 04/09/26 $461.52 24145 01-49-6027 041426-6449

Sparkletts Water line, cooler (3) & delivery $53.23 24146 01-12-6031 24669431 041726 Top Rock Entertainment Entertainment - 4/23/26 - Disciples Trio $2,000.00 24147 01-31-6081 042326 Utility Telecom Group LLC Lanterman House - 4/16/26-5/15/26 $77.89 24148 01-49-6021 902222000000260416 " City Hall - 4/16/26-5/15/26 $993.31 " 01-55-6021 "
" Cerro Negro - 4/16/26-5/15/26 $38.94 " 01-55-6021 "

City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Receive and File Commission Meeting Action Minutes:
a. Design Commission Action Minutes for March 19, 2026
b. Public Works and Traffic Commission Action Minutes for March 25, 2026
Presenter: Tania Garcia, City Clerk
Proposed Action: Motion to receive and file Commission Meeting Action Minutes Environmental Impact: None
Fiscal Impact: None
Discussion/Analysis:

Receive and file the attached Commission Meeting Action Minutes.

Options:

1. Receive and file the attached Commission Meeting Action Minutes; or

2. Defer action and provide direction to staff.

Recommendation:

Receive and file the attached Commission Meeting Action Minutes.

Attachments:

1. ActionMins_DC_3-19-26

2. ActionMins_PW_03-25-26

City of La Cañada Flintridge March 19, 2026
Design Commission Minutes City Council Chambers
Regular Meeting One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Markari called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:03 a.m.

ROLL CALL: Chair Markari, Vice Chair Pollara and Commissioner Yuhan.

Commissioner Bethel was absent.

STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Director Gardea, Planner Gjolme, Assistant Planner Fabela and Management Analyst Karaguozian.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Chair Markari.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.

REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

A MOTION was made by Vice Chair Pollara, seconded by Commissioner Yuhan, and carried (3 – 0, Commissioner Bethel was absent) to approve the Design Commission minutes from February 19, 2026.

1. Approval of Minutes of the Design Commission Meeting:
a) Design Commission Regular Meeting of February 19, 2026 (Approved 3 – 0, as recommended)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2. Design Review (DEV-2026-0007); Shell Service Station; 4530 Angeles Crest Highway: a request to allow trade dress revisions including monument sign refacing, new canopy fascia, wall signs, and pump valances/toppers to an existing service station at 4530 Angeles Crest Highway.

Planner Gjolme provided a staff report and addressed questions from the Commission.

Chair Markari opened the public hearing at 8:35 a.m.

The following individual provided public comment: Will Puls Chair Markari closed the public hearing at 8:52 a.m.

A MOTION was made by Vice Chair Pollara, seconded by Commissioner Yuhan, and carried

Design Commission Minutes Page 2 of 2 March 19, 2026
Regular Meeting
(3 – 0, Commissioner Bethel was absent) to adopt the proposed Design Commission Resolution No. 26-xx approving Design Review (DEV-2026-0007) for trade dress revisions to an existing service station at 4530 Angeles Crest Highway with revised recommendations.

CONCLUDING BUSINESS:

Comments from Commissioners
None.

Comments from Staff
Assistant Director Gardea noted several pending applications that will eventually be presented to the Commission.

ADJOURNMENT
A MOTION was made by Vice Chair Pollara, seconded by Commissioner Yuhan, and carried 3 – 0, (Commissioner Bethel was absent) to adjourn the Regular Design Commission meeting at 9:21 a.m.
____________________________________
Antonio Gardea, AICP
Assistant Director of Community Development
Minutes approved by the Design Commission on April 16, 2026.

City of La Cañada Flintridge Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Public Works and Traffic Commission
Minutes
City Council Chambers
One Civic Center Drive
Regular Meeting La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Smith called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Commissioner Chen, Commissioner Jain, Commissioner Rose, Vice Chair Schaedel, and Chair Smith were present.

STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Maged El-Rabaa, City Traffic Engineer Farhad Iranitalab, and Sr. Management Analyst Jeannette Klein PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Vice Chair Schaedel.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:

The following individual provided public comment: Nalini Lasiewicz.

PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES:
a) Staff Update on Pending Projects
Director El-Rabaa provided an update on Capital Improvement Projects and responded to questions from the Commission.

REORDERING OF THE AGENDA: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:

A MOTION was made by Commissioner Chen, seconded by Commissioner Jain, and carried (5 – 0) to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3, with Commissioner Jain abstaining from Item 1.

1. Approval of Minutes of the Public Works and Traffic Commission Regular Meeting on February 25, 2026
(Approved 4 – 0, as recommended)

2. Receive and File Staff Update on Capital Improvement Projects (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)

3. Receive and File Monthly Work Accomplishments and Proposed Work Plan (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:

None
NEW OR CONTINUED BUSINESS:

4. Report on FY 2025-26 CIP Accomplishments and Continuing Projects Director El-Rabaa presented a staff report and addressed questions from the Commission.

Commission Minutes Page 2 of 2 March 25, 2026
Regular Meeting
Chair Smith opened public comment at 6:48 p.m.

The following individual provided public comment: Nalini Lasiewicz.

Chair Smith closed public comment at 6:50 p.m.

After discussion between the Commission and staff, the Commission received and filed the report.

5. Discussion on Potential Commission-Initiated Council Consideration Items in FY 2026-27 Budget Proposal
Director El-Rabaa presented a staff report and addressed questions from the Commission.

After discussion between the Commission and staff, the Commission did not propose any Council Consideration Items for consideration in the FY 2026-27 Budget.

COMMENTS FROM THE STAFF
Sr. Management Analyst Klein informed the Commission about the upcoming Arbor & Earth Day Sustainability Celebration on April 23 in Olberz Park.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS
None

ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
Chair Smith recommended a recurring agenda item to track potential Council Consideration Items for the Commission to recommend in the FY 27-28 budget process.

ADJOURNMENT
Chair Smith adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 7:17 p.m.

Jeannette Klein, Sr. Management Analyst
Minutes approved by the Public Works and Traffic Commission on April 22, 2026.

City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Receive and File the Public Safety Reports for February and March Presenter: Tania Garcia, City Clerk
Proposed Action: Motion to receive and file the Public Safety Reports for February and March 2026
Environmental Impact: None
Fiscal Impact: None
Discussion/Analysis:

Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for the months of February and March 2026 as prepared and submitted by the Los Angeles County Fire and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Departments.

Options:

1. Receive and file the Public Safety Reports for February and March 2026; or

2. Defer action and provide direction to staff.

Recommendation:

Option No. 1 - It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s): receive and file the Public Safety Reports for February and March 2026.

Attachments:

1. Fire Activity Report for February

2. Fire Activity Report for March

3. Crime Statistics for February

4. Crime Statistics for March

2 107
2 0
15 0
20 40
60 80
100
120
TOTAL: 126

ALL RESPONSES
Fire Medical
Public Service Hazardous Situation
No Emergency
5 1
5 5
1 3
1 6
1 6
1 1
7 16
1 1
6 19
2 16
8 0
2 4
6 8
10 12
14 16
18 20

PATIENTS SEEN
Total Patients Seen: 112*

NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
2/15/26 Public Service 4601 Alta Canyada Road Gas leak detected by Gas Company representative. Fire and Gas Co personnel each took readings, with nothing detected before leaving scene. Gas was shut off, but safe for residents to remain. Advised for gas to remain off until residents called for repairs to the leak. FD assisted in ventilating the home as well.
2/16/26 Public Service 733 Craig Avenue Responded to call of wires down; determined to be communication lines, not power.

Lines were then cut so as not to interfere with vehicles on the road; notifications made for repairs.
2/17/26 Structure Fire 334 Saint Katherine Drive Circuit breaker for air conditioning unit was tripped. Produced smoke throughout the unit, but no fire. Unit was ventilated, and utilities were dispatched to investigate. 2/23/26 Vehicle Fire Westbound 2210 at 2 Freeway
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT – LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
FEBRUARY 2026
*Total Patients Seen may be higher than Total Medical Responses due to multiple patients at any given incident.

MEDICAL INCIDENTS BY LOCATION TYPE
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS TOTAL: 13
Note: Where two streets are listed, the first street is the street on which the collision occurred; the second street is the closest cross-street. Th two streets listed do not necessarily mean the collision occurred in the intersection.

SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH:

Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the “silent killer” because it is an odorless, tasteless gas that cannot be seen. CO poisoning can result from faulty furnaces or other heating appliances, clothes dryers, or cars left running in garages. Some symptoms of CO poisoning include headaches, nausea, and drowsiness. Exposure to undetected high levels of CO can be fatal. To avoid CO poisoning:
• Ensure all fuel-burning vented equipment is vented to the outside. • Keep the venting for exhaust clear and unblocked.
• Do not leave your car running in the garage, even if the garage doors are open.

NOTEWORTHY TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
2/16/26 484 Berkshire Avenue Mercedes 2-door vehicle found lying on its driver side. Search revealed no one inside vehicle and no patient found in the vicinity.
2/24/26 Berkshire Avenue / Chevy Chase Drive Adult male riding bike, clipped by vehicle’s side-view mirror. Minor injuries, declined transport. 2/25/26 Foothill Blvd. / Castle Road 14 year old male riding bike, clipped by vehicle turning right. Patient landed on his back, and was wearing a helmet, which was not compromised. Mother arrived on scene, and patient was transported.

4 116
2 2 4
0 20
40 60
80 100
120
140
TOTAL: 128

ALL RESPONSES
Fire Medical
Public Service Hazardous Situation
No Emergency
1 2
1 6
4 4
2 1
2 3
4 8
2 14
15 1
8 17
2 14
8 0
2 4
6 8
10 12
14 16
18 PATIENTS SEEN
Total Patients Seen: 119*

NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS
3/1/26 Vehicle Fire Berkshire Place
3/9/26 Vehicle Fire Eastbound 210 east of 2 Freeway Semi truck/trailer. 3/26/26 Fire, other 181 Normandy Lane 20’ x 20’ spot in light vegetation on a vacant lot to the west of address listed. 3/31/26 Structure Fire 4612 Rockland Place Contents fire in a converted garage; probable cause: candle left burning unattended.

Damage level: Major (26 – 50% damage)
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT – LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
MARCH 2026
*Total Patients Seen may be higher than Total Medical Responses due to multiple patients at any given incident.

MEDICAL INCIDENTS BY LOCATION TYPE
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS TOTAL: 11
Note: Where two streets are listed, the first street is the street on which the collision occurred; the second street is the closest cross-street. Th two streets listed do not necessarily mean the collision occurred in the intersection.

SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH:

Firefighters will begin their annual brush inspections on May 1. Please note that AB-3074 (Zone 0) will NOT be enforced this year. At this time of year, we also encourage residents to review their Ready Set Go Wildfire Action Plan, which provides several tips on maintaining proper brush clearance, hardening your home, and preparing to evacuate if necessary. The Ready Set Go booklets are available at your local fire stations, or through our website at fire.lacounty.gov/rsg.

NOTEWORTHY TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
NONE TO REPORT.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

CRESCENTA VALLEY STATION
4554 N. Briggs Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-3464

City of La Cañada Flintridge
Crime Statistics
February 2026
Prepared By: Marisa Tomlinson, Crime Analyst March 10, 2026

FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY / NOT FOR PUBLICATION

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY / NOT FOR PUBLICATION

PART I OFFENSES
Classification Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YTD 2026
YTD
2025
YTD
2024
YTD
2023
YTD
2022
YTD
2021
YTD
5 Yr Chg
YTD
1 Yr Chg
Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No Change No Change
Rape 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 No Change -100%
Robbery 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 No Change No Change
Agg Assault 2 4 6 0 2 1 4 2 200% Not Calc.

Resi Burglary 4 4 8 34 13 12 10 5 60% -76%
Other Burglary 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 4 -25% 200%
Larceny-Theft 10 19 29 24 32 56 31 38 -24% 21%
GTA 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 No Change Not Calc.

Arson 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Not Calc. Not Calc.

Total 18 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49 61 52 74 51 51 -4% -20% PART II OFFENSES – VANDALISM, NARCOTICS, & ID THEFT/FRAUD Classification Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YTD 2026
YTD
2025
YTD
2024
YTD
2023
YTD
2022
YTD
2021
YTD
5 YR Chg
YTD
1 YR Chg
Vandalism 0 1 1 1 2 4 4 6 -83% No Change
Narcotics 1 0 1 0 2 1 4 1 No Change Not
Calculable
Identity Theft /
Fraud 2 5 7 7 11 6 9 12 -42% No Change
All data extracted from LARCIS as of 3/10/2026– Unverified and subject to change. Red depicts +30% increases and green depicts -30% decreases

3 TRAFFIC
***Information Analysis:

The classification of total collisions document the total number of collisions for the month and year to date.

The sub categories document the individual statistical categories of each collision and may not equal the total number of collisions For example: injury accident on private property will be counted in the injury accident and private property sub categories.

FLOCK RELATED CASES
In February 2026, there were no Flock Safety System related vehicle recoveries or arrests.

TRESPASSING / ILLEGAL SHOOTING CALLS / INCIDENTS
5 trespassing / possible trespassing calls and no trespassing reports in February 2026.

No illegal shooting calls and no illegal shooting incident report in February 2026.

Classification February 2026 YTD 2026 YTD 2025 YTD 2024 YTD 2021
(5 yrs ago)
Total Collisions 11 25 18 31 15
Non-Injury Collisions 7 17 15 24 10
Injury Collisions 4 8 3 7 5
Fatal 0 0 0 0 0
Private Property 4 9 5 10 4
Warnings 75 138 66 95 183
Citations 48 145 63 146 365

4 All data extracted from LARCIS as of 3/10/2026– Unverified and subject to change.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

CRESCENTA VALLEY STATION
4554 N. Briggs Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-3464

City of La Cañada Flintridge
Crime Statistics
March 2026
Prepared By: Marisa Tomlinson, Crime Analyst April 14, 2026

FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY / NOT FOR PUBLICATION

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY / NOT FOR PUBLICATION

PART I OFFENSES
Classification Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YTD 2026
YTD
2025
YTD
2024
YTD
2023
YTD
2022
YTD
2021
YTD
5 Yr Chg
YTD
1 Yr Chg
Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No Change No Change
Rape 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 No Change -100%
Robbery 0 1 0 1 2 1 3 1 1 No Change -50%
Agg Assault 2 4 0 6 1 2 4 8 3 100% 500%
Resi Burglary 4 4 2 10 37 23 14 19 8 25% -73%
Other Burglary 1 2 1 4 3 5 4 8 4 No Change 33%
Larceny-Theft 10 19 17 46 50 51 65 56 43 7% -8%
GTA 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 3 -67% Not Calc.

Arson 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Not Calc. No Change
Total 18 31 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69 95 82 92 94 62 11% -27% PART II OFFENSES – VANDALISM, NARCOTICS, & ID THEFT/FRAUD Classification Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YTD 2026
YTD
2025
YTD
2024
YTD
2023
YTD
2022
YTD
2021
YTD
5 YR Chg
YTD
1 YR Chg
Vandalism 0 1 0 1 2 4 6 6 7 -86% -50%
Narcotics 1 0 3 4 3 3 2 4 1 300% 33%
Identity Theft /
Fraud 2 4 5 11 9 18 8 15 19 -42% 22%
All data extracted from LARCIS as of 4/14/2026– Unverified and subject to change. Red depicts +30% increases and green depicts -30% decreases

3 TRAFFIC
***Information Analysis:

The classification of total collisions document the total number of collisions for the month and year to date.

The sub categories document the individual statistical categories of each collision and may not equal the total number of collisions For example: injury accident on private property will be counted in the injury accident and private property sub categories.

FLOCK RELATED CASES
In March 2026, there were no Flock Safety System related vehicle recoveries or arrests.

TRESPASSING / ILLEGAL SHOOTING CALLS / INCIDENTS
11 trespassing / possible trespassing calls and no trespassing reports in March 2026. 1 illegal shooting call and no illegal shooting incident reports in March 2026.

Classification March 2026 YTD 2026 YTD 2025 YTD 2024
YTD 2021
(5 yrs ago)
Total Collisions 16 43 34 49 26
Non-Injury Collisions 9 27 26 39 18
Injury Collisions 7 16 8 10 8
Fatal 0 0 0 0 0
Private Property 4 13 14 15 7
Warnings 69 207 127 139 315
Citations 66 225 103 181 531

4 All data extracted from LARCIS as of 4/14/2026– Unverified and subject to change.

City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Receive and File Monthly Report of Investments for the month ending March 2026
Presenter: Jennifer Leblanc, City Treasurer
Proposed Action: Receive and File
Environmental Impact: None
Fiscal Impact: None
Discussion/Analysis:

City’s Monthly Report of Investments is provided for City Council’s review.

Options:

1. Receive and File Monthly Report of Investments for the month ending March 2026; or

2. Decline/Defer.

Recommendation:

Option No. 1 – It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s): Receive and File Monthly Report of Investments for the month ending March 2026.

Attachments:

1. Investment Report - March 2026

SUMMARY
Investment Policy vs. Actual
Maturity Policy Actual
0-1 Years 30% - 80% 47%
1-3 Years 10% - 60% 25%
3-5 Years 10% - 40% 28%

YIELD TO YIELD TO WEIGHTED

AMORTIZED MARKET MATURITY MATURITY DAYS TO
INVESTMENT TYPE PAR VALUE BOOK VALUE VALUE AT MARKET AT COST MATURITY:

U.S. Treasuries $ 18,000,000 37.9% $ 18,020,925 $ 18,012,534 Federal Agencies $ 5,000,000 10.5% $ 4,998,819 $ 4,953,732 Corporate Notes $ 3,000,000 6.3% $ 2,967,907 $ 2,982,638 Accrued Interest $ 179,466
CAMP Pool $ 11,970,937 25.2% $ 11,970,937 $ 11,970,937
Total Investments at CAMP $ 37,970,937 80.0% $ 37,958,588 $ 38,099,307 3.94% 3.37% 907 Local Agency Investment Fund $ 9,037,359 19.0% $ 9,037,359 $ 9,037,359 Cash Balance - CBB Checking $ 459,637 1.0% $ 459,637 $ 459,637 TOTAL PORTFOLIO $ 47,467,933 100.0% $ 47,455,584 $ 47,596,303

CURRENT LAST

YIELDS MONTH END MONTH END
Laddered Portfolio Yield to Maturity at Market 3.94% 3.56% Laddered Portfolio Yield to Maturity at Cost 3.37% 3.38% Total Portfolio Yield to Maturity at Market 3.88% 3.58% Total Portfolio Yield to Maturity at Cost 3.42% 3.44%
Benchmark Yield (Two Year US Treasury Constant Maturity) 3.79% 3.38% The Treasurer of the City of La Cañada Flintridge hereby certifies compliance with the City's Investment Policy and the City's ability to meet its anticipated requirements for the next six months.

Jennifer LeBlanc, Treasurer
CITY OF LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE

REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
March 31, 2026
PAR VALUE %

OF PORTFOLIO
April 19, 2026

38.2%

9.1% 13.3% 11.8% 12.0% 15.7%

0.0%
0 - 6 M O N T H S 6 - 1 2 M O N T H S 1 - 2 Y E A R S 2 - 3 Y E A R S 3 - 4 Y E A R S 4 - 5 Y E A R S O V E R 5 Y E A R S MATURITY DISTRIBUTION

MARKET VALUE TREND ANALYSIS
End of Month Bal. Apr 25 May 25 Jun 25 Jul 25 Aug 25 Sep 25 Oct 25 Nov 25 Dec 25 Jan 26 Feb 26 Mar 26 US Treasuries $16,619,497 $16,517,096 $16,591,636 $14,521,857 $16,141,831 $16,129,546 $16,135,270 $16,178,475 $17,141,499 $17,112,034 $18,217,166 $18,012,534 Federal Agencies 6,796,228 6,794,945 6,819,476 6,827,860 6,859,616 6,884,488 6,899,693 6,916,184 5,935,468 5,947,671 4,958,482 4,953,732 Corporate Notes 2,452,715 2,443,558 2,457,075 2,453,298 2,978,060 2,980,752 2,983,332 2,992,794 2,992,464 2,994,418 3,004,219 2,982,638 Accrued Interest 174,659 177,138 195,510 177,474 168,452 168,489 184,082 174,908 198,317 192,976 186,301 179,466 CAMP 10,819,097 13,405,305 11,012,876 12,134,451 8,698,314 9,524,834 9,086,002 7,412,146 10,152,142 12,238,545 12,573,521 11,970,937 LAIF 8,750,287 8,750,287 8,750,287 8,846,167 8,846,167 8,846,167 8,942,801 8,942,801 8,942,801 9,037,359 9,037,359 9,037,359 CBB Checking 2,413,809 3,145,640 2,788,337 1,625,385 2,025,021 839,822 464,056 492,900 524,970 332,235 476,573 459,637 Total Portfolio Value $48,026,291 $51,233,970 $48,615,197 $46,586,491 $45,717,460 $45,374,098 $44,695,237 $43,110,208 $45,887,659 $47,855,237 $48,453,621 $47,596,303 Month-Over-Month 1,440,400 3,207,678 (2,618,773) (2,028,706) (869,031) (343,362) (678,862) (1,585,029) 2,777,451 1,967,578 598,383 (857,318) Prior Year 46,912,827 48,290,813 45,115,274 43,223,472 41,366,291 42,096,511 41,941,405 41,227,500 44,756,999 44,920,857 46,270,218 46,585,893 Change vs. Prior Yr 1,113,464 2,943,157 3,499,923 3,363,020 4,351,169 3,277,587 2,753,831 1,882,709 1,130,661 2,934,380 2,183,403 1,010,410 CITY OF LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE

REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
March 31, 2026
-$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$15,000,000
$25,000,000
$35,000,000
$45,000,000
$55,000,000
Apr 25 May 25 Jun 25 Jul 25 Aug 25 Sep 25 Oct 25 Nov 25 Dec 25 Jan 26 Feb 26 Mar 26 Total Portfolio - Trend in Market Value US Treasuries Federal Agencies Corporate Notes Accrued Interest LAIF CAMP CBB Checking Prior Year

CITY OF LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE

REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
March 31, 2026
Next Par Value
Investment Type / Coupon / Purchase Maturity Call S&P Par Pct. Of Original Amortized Market Issuer Rate Date Date Date Rating Value Portfolio Cost Cost Value US Treasury Bond/Note
US Treasury 0.875% 10/22/21 09/30/26 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 983,632.81 998,348.76 985,914.00 US Treasury 2.375% 08/18/22 05/15/27 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 967,382.81 992,293.22 984,297.00 US Treasury 6.375% 02/14/23 08/15/27 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 1,097,187.50 1,029,635.38 1,034,297.00 US Treasury 6.125% 06/21/23 11/15/27 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 1,084,687.50 1,031,231.15 1,036,367.00 US Treasury 3.875% 06/08/23 12/31/27 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 994,335.94 997,828.83 1,000,703.00 US Treasury 4.000% 03/03/23 02/29/28 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 985,273.44 994,356.43 1,003,281.00 US Treasury 3.625% 06/21/23 03/31/28 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 983,906.25 993,267.37 996,367.00 US Treasury 3.625% 06/08/23 05/31/28 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 985,664.06 993,765.95 996,055.00 US Treasury 3.750% 01/26/24 12/31/28 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 986,210.94 991,958.39 998,008.00 US Treasury 4.000% 02/29/24 01/31/29 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 985,429.69 991,237.38 1,004,531.00 US Treasury 4.000% 10/03/24 07/31/29 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 1,018,710.94 1,013,265.75 1,004,453.00 US Treasury 3.875% 12/02/24 09/30/29 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 990,117.19 992,645.13 1,000,078.00 US Treasury 4.125% 11/05/24 10/31/29 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 999,257.81 999,453.00 1,008,203.00 US Treasury 4.000% 03/18/25 02/28/30 none AA+ 500,000.00 1.1% 498,398.44 498,708.31 501,894.50 US Treasury 3.875% 08/13/25 07/31/30 none AA+ 1,500,000.00 3.2% 1,507,558.59 1,506,677.66 1,497,480.00 US Treasury 3.625% 10/31/25 09/30/30 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 994,687.50 995,104.14 987,539.00 US Treasury 3.500% 12/01/25 11/30/30 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 994,296.88 994,642.30 981,602.00 US Treasury 3.750% 02/24/26 12/31/30 none AA+ 500,000.00 1.1% 503,222.66 503,165.89 495,722.50 US Treasury 3.750% 02/24/26 01/31/31 none AA+ 500,000.00 1.1% 503,398.44 503,339.75 495,742.00 Total US Treasury Bond/Note 18,000,000.00 37.9% 18,063,359.39 18,020,924.79 18,012,534.00 Federal Agency Bond/Note
Fed Farm Credit Bank 0.870% 07/27/21 04/15/26 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 999,300.00 999,994.23 998,449.00 Fed Home Loan Bank 0.900% 08/26/21 06/11/26 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 998,910.00 999,955.77 994,442.00 Fed Home Loan Bank 1.125% 09/30/21 09/29/26 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 987,157.00 Fed Farm Credit Bank 1.860% 02/11/22 02/08/27 none AA+ 1,000,000.00 2.1% 993,380.00 998,869.04 983,576.00 Fannie Mae 4.050% 02/24/26 01/21/31 01/21/27 Aa1 1,000,000.00 2.1% 500,000.00 1,000,000.00 990,108.00 Total Federal Agency Bond/Note 5,000,000.00 10.5% 4,491,590.00 4,998,819.04 4,953,732.00 Corporate Notes
Amazon.com Inc. 1.000% 05/24/21 05/12/26 04/12/26 AA 500,000.00 1.1% 498,865.00 499,973.97 498,226.50 Bank of New York Mellon 2.050% 02/08/22 01/26/27 12/24/26 A 500,000.00 1.1% 495,605.00 499,274.87 491,793.50 Walmart Inc 1.500% 09/22/23 09/22/28 07/22/28 AA 500,000.00 1.1% 427,040.00 463,884.80 471,887.50 Bank of America Corp Notes 5.202% 04/29/24 04/25/29 04/25/28 A- 500,000.00 1.1% 491,800.00 494,698.16 507,119.50 Johnson & Johnson 4.700% 03/18/25 03/01/30 04/25/28 AAA 500,000.00 1.1% 506,495.00 505,229.73 511,025.00 Apple Inc 4.200% 08/13/25 05/12/30 04/12/30 AA+ 500,000.00 1.1% 505,535.00 504,845.73 502,585.50 Total Corporate Notes 3,000,000.00 6.3% 2,925,340.00 2,967,907.26 2,982,637.50 TOTAL SECURITIES 26,000,000.00 54.8% 25,480,289.39 25,987,651.09 25,948,903.50 CAMP Cash Reserve 3.800% 11,970,937.15 25.2% 11,970,937.15 11,970,937.15 11,970,937.15 TOTAL INVESTMENT POOLS AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS 37,970,937.15 80.0% 37,451,226.54 37,958,588.24 37,919,840.65 Accrued Interest 179,465.92
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 38,099,306.57
Local Agency Investment Fund 3.826% 9,037,359.27 19.0% 9,037,359.27 9,037,359.27 9,037,359.27 TOTAL LADDERED PORTFOLIO 47,008,296.42 99.0% 46,488,585.81 46,995,947.51 47,136,665.84 CASH BALANCE - CBB Checking 459,636.70 1.0% 459,636.70 459,636.70 459,636.70 TOTAL PORTFOLIO 47,467,933.12 100.0% 46,948,222.51 47,455,584.21 47,596,302.54

PORTFOLIO DETAIL

City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Receive and File the Capital Improvement Project Status Update Presenter: Maged El-Rabaa, Director of Public Works
Proposed Action: Receive and File
Environmental Impact: The environmental analysis will be prepared for each project and submitted to City Council for review and approval
Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact is determined for each project as part of the City Council review and approval process.

Discussion/Analysis:

A. PROJECTS IN CONSTRUCTION PHASE

1. Foothill Boulevard at Oakwood Ave Traffic Signal Project – (CIP 31-2107): The project consists of removal and installation of new traffic signal equipment; removal and installation of a new electrical pedestal and rewiring the intersection; removal and replacement of ADA curb ramps, sidewalk, and curb and gutter; removal and replacement of asphalt concrete pavement; removal and replacement of existing decorative crosswalk; signage; and striping modification. The existing traffic signal equipment is outdated and no longer meets the current Caltrans’ Standards related to wind and/or seismic events. On January 21, 2025, the City Council awarded a construction contract to DBX, Inc. On February 24, 2025, a Notice to Proceed was issued to the Contractor for the procurement of the materials. A Notice to Proceed for construction was issued to the Contractor on December 16, 2025. Construction started on January 12, 2026. All work has been substantially completed on April 30, 2026. Contractor is addressing the punch list items.

2. Verdugo Boulevard at Descanso Drive and Alta Canyada Road Traffic Signal Improvements Project – (CIP 31-2210): The project consists of removal and installation of new traffic signal equipment; removal and installation of a new electrical pedestal and rewiring the intersection; removal and replacement of ADA curb ramps, sidewalk, and curb and gutter; installation of a new traffic signal at the existing pedestrian crosswalk at Verdugo Boulevard and Cherry Canyon Trail; removal and replacement of asphalt concrete pavement; signage; and striping modification. The existing traffic signal equipment is outdated and no longer meets the current Caltrans’ Standards related to wind and/or seismic events. On December 3, 2024, the City Council awarded a construction contract to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. On December 23, 2024, a Notice to Proceed was issued to the contractor for the procurement of the materials. A Notice to Proceed for construction was issued to the Contractor on September 23, 2025. Construction started on September 29, 2025 and it was delayed due to presence of unidentified utilities at the northwest corner where the new pole will be installed and connection of power to the new traffic controller by

SCE. SCE has installed the new meter to power the new service cabinet, on January 30, 2026, and the Contractor was able to clear the conflict with the unidentified utility line. All remaining work has been substantially completed, including the operation of the video detection on March 12, 2026.

Contractor is currently addressing the punch list items.

3. Mayor’s Discovery Park Improvement (CIP 31-2213): The project consists of expanding recreational activities and various maintenance improvements to the park. On July 15, 2025, the City Council adopted the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) and authorized staff to advertise the project for construction bids. The project was then advertised on July 24, 2025, and bids were uploaded to Planet Bids on August 28, 2025. On September 16, 2025, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Crosby Plumbing, Inc. On December 2, 2025, the City Council approved Transtech’s Cost Proposal in the amount of $138,032 to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services during construction of the project and authorized the City Manager to sign a Task Order in the said amount. Construction started on December 1, 2025 and to be completed by May 27, 2026. The Park will be closed during this period.

4. Foothill Boulevard Street Remediation (Dip) – (CIP 31-2306): The project consists of the repair of the road segment between EL Camino Porto and Cypress Drive by pressure grouting method to stabilize the subgrade to a depth of approximately 45 feet; repair of the existing Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) located at approximately 45 feet under this segment of Foothill Boulevard and the parking lot of Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) by jacking a 36” High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe to strengthen the existing CMP; construction of a jacking pit in the parking lot of the LCIF; installation of FMWD’s temporary diversion water line during construction; installation of FMWD’s permanent 24-inch water line; removal and replacement of the median, curb and gutter; landscaping improvements; resurfacing of the pavement; and other related work.

On December 3, 2024, the City Council awarded the design contract to GMU Geotechnical and Geologists, Inc. for the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) and design support during construction. On May 6, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to Willdan Engineering to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services during construction of the Project.

Construction is expected to be done in three phases. The first phase consists of construction of a jacking pit in LCIF parking lot; jacking a 36” High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe northerly and southerly from the jacking pit to strengthen the existing CMP located at approximately 45 feet under Foothill Boulevard and the LCIF parking lot; and other related work. On February 17, 2026, the City Council approved the right of entry agreement with LCIF, adopted the PS&E and authorized Public Works to advertise the first phase the project for construction bids. Three bids were uploaded to Planet Bids on March 19, 2026, and staff is currently evaluating the bid proposals. Upon staff review of all bids, the apparent lowest bidder was found to be non-responsive due to missing vital information in the proposal and discrepancies in pricing of many items. Also, the bidder was found not responsible due to lack of experience in projects with similar scope and complexity. On April 21, 2026, the City Council rejected all bids, and other construction methods will be recommended to the City Council at a future meeting. will explore and recommend to the City Council other construction methods at a future meeting.

5. Foothill Boulevard at Viro Road Traffic Signal Project – (CIP 31-2404): The project consists of removal of the existing flashing beacon crosswalk; installation of new traffic signal equipment and safety lights; removal and installation of a new electrical pedestal and rewiring the intersection; removal and replacement of ADA curb ramps, sidewalk, and curb and gutter; drainage improvements; removal and replacement of asphalt concrete pavement; signage and striping modification. The proposed improvements will upgrade the existing flashing beacon to a traffic signal which will enhance safety for pedestrians and motorists. On December 17, 2024, the City Council awarded a construction contract to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. On January 23, 2025, a

Notice to Proceed was issued to the contractor for the procurement of the materials. A Notice to Proceed for construction was issued to the Contractor on December 11, 2025. Construction started on January 12, 2026. All work has been substantially completed on April 30, 2026. Contractor is addressing the punch list items.

6. 2026 Citywide Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs (CIP 31-2602): As part of the City’s annual maintenance program, the City proposes to repair sidewalk, curbs, and gutters that are damaged by traffic or by tree roots or have simply deteriorated due to age or use and repair/install ADA curb ramps throughout the City to meet ADA requirements. Staff completed the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the project. On February 17, 2026, the City Council adopted the PS&E and authorized Public Works to advertise the project for construction bids. 13 bids were uploaded to Planet Bids on March 19, 2025. On April 7, 2026, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $222,185, and construction is expected to start in May 2026 and to be completed in June 2026.

7. 2026 Miscellaneous Pavement Repairs (CIP 31-2604): There has been an increase in the number of pavement depressions forming throughout the City due to loose compacted soil mainly along the existing sewer lines. On October 21, 2025, the City Council adopted the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) and authorized staff to advertise the project for construction bids. The project was then advertised for construction bids on November 27, 2025, and nine (9) bidders uploaded their bids to Planet Bids on December 23, 2025. On January 20, 2026, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Paveco Construction Inc., in the amount of $51,150, and construction started on March 31, 2026, and was substantially completed on April 24, 2026.

Contractor is addressing the punch list items.

8. Oakwood Ave Operational Safety Improvements (CIP 31-2607): The project consists of: (i) installation of 3 sets of rumble strips immediately preceding the Lynnhaven Lane/Oakwood Ave curve down to Houseman Street; (ii) installation of raised pavement markers and additional signage and striping on the Lynnhaven Lane/Oakwood Ave curve; (iii) installation of a driver feedback sign on southbound Oakwood Ave; and (iv) installation of an edge line from Knight Way to Houseman Street. Since the Engineer’s Estimate is less than $75,000, staff solicited bids from four bidders in accordance with the City’s Procurement Policy and received three bids on January 27, 2026. The lowest bidder is J&S Striping Co Inc., with a bid amount of $50,876. Installation started on March 23 and completed on March 31, 2026. Contractor is currently addressing the punch list items and submittal of final documents.

9. Mid-Block Pedestrian Crosswalk Traffic Signal (HAWK) at 200 Foothill Boulevard (Project No. 31/2610/07-2423d): The project consists of upgrading the existing flashing beacon on Foothill Boulevard at 200 Foothill Boulevard (near Saint Francis High School) to a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK). The general scope includes the removal of the existing yellow flashing beacon poles, installation of new mast arm poles, vehicle heads, pedestrian heads, pedestrian push buttons, and other related electrical equipment. The proposed improvements will upgrade the existing flashing beacon to a traffic signal (HAWK) which will enhance safety for pedestrians and motorists. On November 18, 2025, the City Council awarded the construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in the amount of $313,137. On December 18, 2025, a Notice to Proceed was issued to the contractor for the procurement of the materials and staff completed the review of all material submittals related to the long lead traffic signal equipment. Contractor has completed potholing at the location of the new poles to verify any conflict with existing utilities. As a result, one pole needs to be modified due to its relocation to avoid conflict with utility. Construction will start after school ends on June 22, 2026.

B. PROJECTS IN DESIGN PHASE

1. 2026 Citywide Street Resurfacing Program (CIP 31-2601): As part of the City's annual street maintenance program, the City Council approved the following 3.92 centerline miles of streets for resurfacing:

Street From To Length
(mile)
Knight Way Oliveta
Place
Crown Avenue 0.29
Oliveta Place Knight Way Cul-De-Sac 0.15
Mellow Lane Crown
Avenue
Cul-De-Sac 0.17
Redwillow Lane Knight Way Cul-De-Sac 0.41
Noren Street Redwillow
Lane
Crown Avenue 0.08
Starlight Crest
Drive
Angeles
Crest Hwy.

Burning Tree
Drive

0.33 Del Monte Road San Juan
Way
Santa Inez
Way

0.27 Carmel Road San Juan
Way
Santa Inez
Way

0.23 Cannon De
Paraiso Lane
Santa Inez
Way
Cul-De-Sac 0.26
Houseman
Street
Indianola
Way
Hampton Road 0.23
Alminar Avenue Daleridge
Road
Cul-De-Sac 0.39
Revlon Drive Alminar
Avenue
Alminar
Avenue

0.26 Georgian Road Woodleigh
Lane
Foothill
Boulevard

0.85 TOTAL 3.92
The overall PCI for these streets is 60, just above the rating of poor. The proposed project will improve the pavement of the above road segments, which will enhance the rideability for the motorists and increase the corresponding service life by 20 years. On October 3, 2025, the City Council approved the selection of thirteen (13) On-Call Consultants, on an as-needed basis, to assist in the design and delivery of the CIP projects. Staff solicited a fee proposal from Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC), one of the approved consultants, for the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E). On January 20, 2026, the City Council approved ERSC’s fee proposal, in the amount of $88,565, after which a Task Order was issued to ERSC. The City Council instructed staff to consider including Rupert Lane in the above list of projects.

Consultant submitted 65% plans to the City for review and comments were made and submitted back to consultant for incorporation. Consultant is preparing 95% PS&E.

2. Angeles Crest Highway at Green Lane Traffic Signal (CIP 31-2605): In April 2025, the city held a joint town hall with Caltrans to address the speeding on Angeles Crest Highway (ACH). Based on feedback received from residents at the meeting, staff concluded that the community’s preferred design element is the installation of traffic signals at various intersections along ACH to mitigate speeding. It is proposed to install a new traffic signal on ACH at Green Lane as a first phase. On October 3, 2025, the City Council approved the selection of thirteen (13) On-Call Consultants, on an as-needed basis, to assist in the design and delivery of the CIP projects. Staff solicited a fee

proposal from Willdan Engineering, one of the approved consultants, for the preparation of a Traffic Signal Warrant Study and to submit it to Caltrans for review and approval. On November 12, 2025, a Task Order in the amount of $7,600 was issued to Willdan Engineering for the said services. The completed study concluded that a traffic signal is warranted at this intersection. The study was then submitted to Caltrans for review and concurrence.

3. I-210 Soundwall Improvements Project, Phase V (CIP 31-2606): This phase includes one soundwall segment (S322) on the north side of I-210 between Angeles Crest Highway and Commonwealth Avenue. On October 3, 2025, the City Council approved the selection of thirteen (13) On-Call Consultants, on an as-needed basis, to assist in the design and delivery of the CIP projects. Staff solicited a fee proposal from Ardurra Group, who is one of the approved consultants, for the preparation of Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED), which include the preparation of a revised concept plan and the update of various technical studies required studies to support the preparation of an updated Project Report. On February 17, 2026, the City Council approved a fee proposal from Ardurra Group, in the amount of $309,053, for the preparation of the PA&ED, after which a Task Order was issued to Ardurra Group. Staff started coordination with Caltrans for the preparation of the required cooperative agreement.

4. Mid-Block Pedestrian Crosswalk Traffic Signal (HAWK) on Foothill Boulevard at Indiana Ave (HSIP-Cycle 12; CIP 31-2608): The City was successful in securing $350,000 of HSIP funds under Cycle 12 of the grant program for the installation of a High-Intensity Activated CrossWalk (HAWK) Traffic Signal on Foothill Blvd at Indiana Ave. The project consists of the removal of the existing yellow flashing beacon poles, installation of new mast arm poles, vehicle heads, pedestrian heads, pedestrian push buttons, and other related electrical equipment. The proposed improvements will upgrade the existing flashing beacon to a traffic signal which will enhance safety for pedestrians and motorists. On October 3, 2025, the City Council approved the selection of thirteen (13) On-Call consultants, on an as-needed basis, to assist in the design and delivery of the CIP projects. Staff solicited a fee proposal from Willdan Engineering, one of the approved consultants, for the preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the project. On December 2, 2025, the City Council approved Willdan Engineering’s fee proposal in the amount of $57,485, after which a Task Order was issued to Willdan Engineering. It is expected that PS& E will be completed by June 2026.

5. Inverness Drive Storm Drain and Resurfacing (CIP 31-2609): The project consists of the construction of a storm drain system, from 340 Inverness Dr to Inverness Dr/Corona Dr intersection, to mitigate the current erosion and mud flow from the hillside across the roadway and connect the new drain system to a near storm drain facility, and resurfacing this segment of the roadway. On October 3, 2025, the City Council approved the selection of thirteen (13) consultants to assist in the design and delivery of the CIP projects. Staff is in the process of selecting one of these consultants to prepare the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the project.

6. Green Alley II – Hill Street/Valley Sun Lane Alley (Project No. 18-2601): The pavement on the public alley Valley Sun Lane/Hill Street between Angeles Crest Highway and 100 feet north of Foothill Blvd is in poor condition and requires resurfacing. As an alternative to conventional asphalt pavement resurfacing, the site can be redesigned to capture rainwater and reuse it on site to allow rainwater to infiltrate back into the ground, which provides stormwater quality and MS4 Permit compliance benefits and thereby qualifies for Measure W funds. The scope of work includes: (i) installation of pervious pavement and/or paver stones over an infiltration gravel bed; and (ii) narrow planting beds for low-profile or climbing plants at the outer edges of the alley. On October 3, 2025, the City Council approved the selection of thirteen (13) On-Call consultants, on as-needed basis, to assist in the design and delivery of the CIP projects. Staff solicited a fee proposal from Aufbau, Inc., who is one of the approved consultants, for the preparation of a Feasibility Study. On February 17, 2026, the City Council approved a fee proposal, in the amount of $48,800, from Aufbau, Inc. for the

preparation of the study, after which a Task Order was issued to Aufbau, Inc. The preparation of the study is ongoing.

7. City Hall Window Replacement (Project No.38-00-8233): The project consists of the replacement of all windows in the City Hall due to a leakage problem during rain events creating water damage to the walls and floors. On October 3, 2025, the City Council approved the selection of thirteen (13) On-Call consultants, on an as-needed basis, to assist in the design and delivery of the CIP projects. Staff solicited a fee proposal from TAIT & Associates, Inc., one of the approved consultants, for the preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the project. On February 17, 2026, the City Council approved a fee proposal, in the amount of $61,190, from TAIT & Associates, Inc. for the preparation of PS&E, after which a Task Order was issued to TAIT & Associates. Design is ongoing.

Options:

1. Receive and File this informational report.

2. Provide further direction to staff
Recommendation:

Option No. 1 - It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s): Receive and File this informational report
Attachments:

None

City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Receive and file the 2025-2026 Annual Report for the Lanterman House Museum
Presenter: Jozette Karaguozian, Management Analyst
Proposed Action: Receive and file the 2025-2026 Annual Report for the Lanterman House Museum
Environmental Impact: None
Fiscal Impact: None
Discussion/Analysis:

Museum visitation continued to increase during the reporting period, with 3,526 in-person visits recorded, compared to 3,490 visits in the previous year, an increase of 36 visits. Special events continued to attract the largest audiences, followed by educational programming, which includes third-grade tours, lectures, and workshops focused on local history.

Below are numbers for the 2025-2026 reporting period:
• 429 visitors participated in in-person tours of the museum. • 1,292 visitors attended special events, including the Flute Concert, PTA Open House, Summer Picnic, Radio Roundup, and Holiday Open House.
• 731 visitors attended meetings and gatherings, including Scout Troop and youth volunteer projects, Native Plant Garden activities, the Member and Volunteer Appreciation Reception, volunteer training and meetings, Book Club, Neighborhood Watch meetings, Business and Professional Women’s Club meetings, City Services meetings, and Board meetings. • 1,074 participants attended educational programming and school-related activities, including third-grade tours, the Verne James Lecture, Brothers in Arms Lecture, B.D. Jackson: An American Photographer Lecture, Archives Bazaar, LA Is Not a Desert: Seasons of Los Angeles Lecture, Hollyhock Tour, History of Flintridge Country Club Lecture, and the Internship and Junior Docent programs.

The Lanterman House maintained a strong online presence during the reporting period, with modest growth in website traffic. The museum’s website received 16,764 visitors and 30,293 page views, compared to 16,022 visitors and 29,051 page views in the previous year.

Social media engagement increased more significantly during the reporting period. Facebook reach expanded to 36,387 users, up from 29,658 users the previous year, while Instagram reach more than doubled to 7,950 users, compared to 3,400 users in the prior year.

An Amendment of Conditional Use Permit 75 was approved by the Planning Commission in August 2025. It increased the number of potential tour days and hours of operation, increased the number of

special events per year and amended on-street parking limitations. The Public Works and Traffic Commission approved the removal of on-street parking limitations in December 2025.

No complaints about museum operations were received by the Community Development Department during the reporting period. Based on the information provided, the Director of Community Development has determined that the Lanterman House Museum continues to meet the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 75.

Options:

1. Receive and file the Lanterman House Museum Annual Report.

2. Defer action at this time.

Recommendation:

Option No. 1 - It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:

1. Receive and file the Lanterman House Museum Annual Report.

Attachments:

1. Attachment 1 - Lanterman House Executive Director's Report

4220 Encinas Drive - La Cañada Flintridge - CA 91011
April 15, 2026
Susan Koleda
Director of Community Development
City of La Cañada Flintridge
One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Dear Susan,
Enclosed is the annual visitation report for the Lanterman House. Below please find the comparisons for the past four years. A spreadsheet is also attached, which includes a month-by-month breakdown, as well as a section that tracks our virtual visitors.

LANTERMAN HOUSE IN-PERSON VISITATION
March 1, 2022-February 28, 2023 2,658
March 1, 2023-February 28, 2024 3,153
March 1, 2024-February 28, 2025 3,490
March 1, 2025-Febuary 28, 2026 3,526
Our Special Events continue to attract the widest audience to the Lanterman House, closely followed by our educational programming, which includes the third-grade tours and lectures and workshops on local history. This year, we were pleased to welcome back classes from eight different elementary schools.

The spreadsheet also includes data about our digital offerings. We continue to build our online presence with strong gains across our website, and social media channels. Our online exhibitions continue to attract attention, with viewers spending significantly more time on these pages than other pages.

4220 Encinas Drive - La Cañada Flintridge - CA 91011
We are so grateful for the city's support of our activities so we can continue to offer these programs to the community. If there are any questions, or if you require any further information, please call me at: (818) 790-1421 or e-mail at [email protected].

Warmly,
Tennessee Gardner
Executive Director
Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation

LANTERMAN HOUSE FY25-26 VISITATION REPORT
March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Feb TOTALS TOURS
Reservations 28 13 28 42 10 0 23 38 46 6 24
Walkins 1 4 1 10 3 5 17 2 0 7 50
Passport to History passholders 4 3 5 3 2 2 1 2 3 1 26
Subtotal 0
Group tours 20 10 10 13 15 27 95
# of tours 1 1 1 1 1 1 6
Tours total 53 30 34 65 15 0 43 56 65 9 59 429
0 EVENTS
Flute Concert (March) 95 95
PTA Open House (May) 310 310
Summer Picnic (May) 500 500
Radio Roundup (November) 67 67
Holiday Open House December 320 320
Event total 95 310 500 67 320 1292

MEETINGS
Scout Troop/Youth volunteer projects 10 15 8 33
Native plant garden (Thursdays) 4 4 8 8 8 0 8 8 8 8 8 72 Member & Volunteer Appreciation Reception 32 32
Volunteer Training & Meetings 27 30 57
Book Club 8 8 8 8 8 40
Neighborhood Watch meeting 25 25
Business & Professional Women's Club meeting 7 7 7 7 7 0 7 7 7 7 7 70 City Services (2x week x 10) 10 20 20 30 20 30 20 20 20 20 210 Board meetings 9 9 9 9 9 0 9 9 9 9 9 90
Meetings total 40 48 44 196 44 8 106 52 89 52 52 731
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LANTERMAN HOUSE FY25-26 VISITATION REPORT
March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Feb TOTALS

EDUCATION
Pre-visits to schools (25 per class) 25 88 100 28 27 268 Schools @ 28 per class 6 3 2 11
# of classes who toured house 1 8 4 1 14
Verne James lecture (6-15) 32
Brothers in Arms Lecture (7-30) 50 50
B.D. Jackson: An American Photographer 60 60
Archives Bazaar (10/18/2026) 400 400
LA Is Note A Desert: Seasons of Los Angeles 35 35
Hollyhock Tour 27 27
History of Flintridge Country Club 60 60
Internship program 1 1 1
Junior Docent program 3 3 3 9

ARCHIVES
In person 4 6 8 6 5 0 8 4 3 4 9 57
Virtual (phone, email, etc) 0
Hours archivist spent assisting researchers 12 12 32 10 0 27 10 7 10 30 120 Education total 32 161 8 49 6 0 8 578 96 4 132 1074
MONTH TOTAL 220 549 586 310 65 8 157 686 317 385 243
YEAR TOTAL 3526
VIRTUAL SERVICES TOTAL participants or viewers

SPECIAL EVENTS
Total Online Exhibition Views in 25-26 (includes all
exhibits) 2,716

EDUCATION
%change
from 24-25
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LANTERMAN HOUSE FY25-26 VISITATION REPORT
History of La Canada Flintridge videos views ↑27% 283
History of La Canada Flintridge booklet view 695
Lanterman family history page views 1,458
Education website page views ↑27% 624

WEBSITE
Website visitors total ↑26% 16,764
Page views ↑4% 30,293

SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook Page Reach ↑20% 36,387
Instagram Reach ↑80% 7,950
0 0
% change
from 24-25
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LANTERMAN HOUSE FY25-26 VISITATION REPORT
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Authorization for Out-of-State Training – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Captain
Presenter: Arabo Parseghian, Assistant City Manager
Proposed Action: Approve the City’s sponsorship of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Captain assigned to the City of La Cañada Flintridge to attend the FBINAA National Annual Training Conference and authorize associated out-of-state travel expenditures of $4,800.

Environmental Impact: This action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, as it involves administrative and personnel-related activities.

Fiscal Impact: The total cost associated with this training, including travel, lodging, and registration, is approximately $4,800. These expenses are included in the FY 2025-26 Budget within the City’s public safety training account, and no additional funds are required.

Background:

The City of La Cañada Flintridge contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) for law enforcement services. As part of this relationship, the City has historically supported and funded professional development and training opportunities for personnel assigned to serve the City when those opportunities provide a direct benefit to local operations.

The proposed training is the FBINAA National Annual Training Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for June 27–30, 2026. This conference is a nationally recognized training event for law enforcement leadership and provides advanced instruction on emerging trends, leadership strategies, public safety technology, and operational best practices.

City policy requires City Council authorization for out-of-state travel funded by the City, including training opportunities for contracted public safety personnel.

Discussion/Analysis:

The FBINAA National Annual Training Conference provides a comprehensive curriculum focused on modern law enforcement leadership, emerging technologies, officer wellness, and operational effectiveness.

As outlined in the training materials, the conference includes sessions on topics such as:

• Advancements in public safety technology, including Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs and integrated systems
• Real-time crime center coordination and enhanced situational awareness • Leadership development and organizational culture
• Trauma-informed policing, officer wellness, and resilience • Practical applications of artificial intelligence and investigative technologies in policing Participation by the City's Captain in this training provides direct benefits to the City through both operational improvements and regional coordination.

From an operational perspective, the training equips the Captain with current best practices and tools that can be applied locally to improve service delivery, enhance decision-making, and support ongoing public safety initiatives within the City. Many of the training topics directly align with the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance emergency preparedness, leverage technology, and improve coordination with public safety partners.

In addition to operational benefits, the conference provides a valuable opportunity to expand professional networks with law enforcement leaders from across the country and internationally.

These relationships are critical for information sharing, coordination during multi-agency incidents, and gaining access to innovative strategies and programs that can be adapted to the City’s needs.

While the Captain is an employee of the County, their assignment is dedicated to serving the City of La Cañada Flintridge. As such, investments in their professional development directly support the City’s public safety operations and long-term service delivery.

Options:

1. Approve the City’s sponsorship of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Captain assigned to the City of La Cañada Flintridge to attend the FBINAA National Annual Training Conference and authorize associated out-of-state travel expenditures of $4,800; or

2. Do not approve the travel expenditure and provide further direction to staff.

Recommendation:

Option No. 1 - It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s):

Approve the City’s sponsorship of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Captain assigned to the City of La Cañada Flintridge to attend the FBINAA National Annual Training Conference and authorize associated out-of-state travel expenditures of $4,800 Attachments:

1. Authorize_OutofStateTravel_CC_AT1_5-5-26

City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Approval of the Five-Year Contract Renewal with Pasadena Humane for Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services (FY2026–31) Presenter: Arabo Parseghian, Assistant City Manager
Proposed Action: (i) Approve the Contract Renewal with Pasadena Humane for Animal Care and Control Services; (ii) waive the formal bidding process; and (iii) authorize the City Manager to execute the contract Environmental Impact: None
Fiscal Impact: The proposed agreement includes increased costs over the five-year term, beginning with a 10% increase in FY 2026–27 and continuing with incremental increases in subsequent years.

Annual costs will be incorporated into the City’s budget process for each fiscal year of the agreement term
Background:

The City of La Cañada Flintridge contracts with Pasadena Humane to provide animal care and control services, including field response, sheltering, veterinary care, and community-based programs.

Pasadena Humane has provided these services to the City and other contract jurisdictions in the region, delivering both core contractual services and additional community programs such as lowcost spay/neuter services, wildlife rehabilitation, and public education.

The current agreement is set to expire, and Pasadena Humane has proposed a new five-year contract with updated pricing and methodology.

Discussion/Analysis:

The proposed agreement introduces a new pricing structure designed to provide long-term predictability while better aligning costs with service demands. The updated model reflects a shift toward a formula-based approach that considers:
• Population
• Animal intake volume
• Field service calls
This methodology is intended to create greater consistency across participating cities and more accurately reflect service utilization.

Rate Adjustments
Under the proposed agreement, rates will increase for all services over the five-year term. Key components include:
• An initial 10% increase in Year 1 (FY 2026–27) to address rising operational costs and prior capped increases
• Gradual, pre-determined increases in Years 2–4
• A transition by Year 5 to a fully formula-based pricing model For the City of La Cañada Flintridge, the monthly rate is projected to increase from approximately $9,141 to $10,055 in Year 1, with incremental increases in subsequent years based on the adopted formula.

The proposed increases reflect several industry-wide and operational factors, including:
• Increased costs for insurance, utilities, and supplies • Ongoing shortages of veterinarians and veterinary staff • Increased animal intake volumes and service call demands Service Value and Delivery
In addition to core services, Pasadena Humane provides a range of enhanced community benefits, including:
• Veterinary care and treatment programs that reduce euthanasia rates • Community outreach and education
• Volunteer and foster programs
• Assistance programs supporting pet owners in need
These services contribute to a higher level of care and service delivery than standard contract models and are partially supported through philanthropy and volunteer efforts.

Operational Considerations
The proposed agreement provides:
• Predictable, multi-year pricing to support budgeting
• A consistent methodology across contract cities
• Continued access to a full-service animal care provider Staff evaluated alternative service models, including County services or establishing independent operations, and determined that Pasadena Humane continues to provide a cost-effective and comprehensive service model relative to available alternatives.

Options:

1. (i) Approve the Contract Renewal with Pasadena Humane for Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services; (ii) waive the formal bidding process; and (iii) authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; or

2. Defer action and provide an alternative direction to staff.

Recommendation:

Option No. 1 - It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s): (i) Approve the Contract Renewal with Pasadena Humane for Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services; (ii) waive the formal bidding process; and (iii) authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

Attachments:

1. PHS Contract Renewal

Pasadena Humane Contract Pricing – 2026-2031
1 Pasadena Humane is proposing a pricing structure that affords greater certainty to all parties over the five-year contract period, provides a moderate increase in price to offset escalating costs and volumes, and gradually moves all of our contract cities to a common formula based on population, animal intakes, and field service calls.

Background
• The portion of the direct costs of providing the core contractual services that are covered by city contract revenues has fallen from 76% in 2021 to 52% in 2025:
o General inflation in Southern California has exceeded the 3% cap on annual contract price increases.
o The costs of Insurance, Utilities, and Supplies have increased more than the rate of general inflation.
o The nationwide shortage of veterinarians and veterinary technicians persists, driving a sharp increase in the cost of providing veterinary care. o Live Animal Intakes and Field Service calls have steadily increased and are now at or higher than pre-pandemic levels.
• Pasadena Humane delivers additional services and community benefits beyond the core contract requirements:
o Low-cost spay/neuter, vaccinations, and animal training provided to the public
o “Helping Paws” program providing free food, supplies, boarding, and medical services to pet owners in need
o Wildlife rehabilitation and community education
o Humane Education and Outreach programs for children and adults o Community Cat program applying Trap-Neuter-Release-Monitor practices to control community cat populations.
o Successful treatment of a number of illnesses that are resolved with euthanasia at other shelters:
▪ Parvovirus
▪ Feline Panleukopenia
▪ Canine Distemper
o Extensive volunteer foster network that bottle feeds and cares for hundreds of underage kittens every year during “kitten season”, who are then adopted out.
• Pasadena Humane leverages philanthropy and volunteerism to deliver superior levels of service at prices to city governments below the cost of delivery.

Pasadena Humane Contract Pricing – 2026-2031
2 • Current contract pricing does not bear a consistent relationship to each city’s population, live animal intakes, or service call volume.

Objectives
• Moderate increase in the overall price level to help compensate for higher costs and volumes
• Pre-determined annual increases in the monthly fee amount, in lieu of a cost-ofliving increase with a cap • Gradual move to a consistent pricing formula based on population, live animal intakes, and service call volume
Methodology
Achieving these objectives requires a somewhat different methodology than was used in the past:
• Year 1 - Initial 10% increase applied to current pricing to help compensate for capped increases over the past 5 years and industry specific cost increases. • Express the Year 5 price as a formula based on current levels of population, live animal intakes, and service call volume to achieve consistency over time. • Apply equal % increases in years 2-4 to gradually rise from the Year 1 price to the Year 5 price.

Year 1 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) - 10% increase over current (2025-2026) pricing Current Yr-1
10%
2025-26 2026-27
Arcadia 29,850 32,835
Bradbury 1,074 1,181
La Canada 9,141 10,055
Monrovia 22,337 24,571
Pasadena 150,603 165,664
San Marino 7,817 8,599
Sierra Madre 4,704 5,174
South Pasadena 15,797 17,377
Total 241,323 265,456 Page 116 of 178
Pasadena Humane Contract Pricing – 2026-2031
3 Year 5 (July 1,2030 – June 30, 2031) – Formula based on the following data points:
• These data points were chosen because they are accurate, readily available, and bear a logical connection to the differences in service intensity between the cities. • The time period for the 3-year average is July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 • Live Intakes refers to domestic animals only
• Select Service Calls includes only calls coded as “Stray Animals”, “Investigations”, “Assistance”, “DOA”, “Wildlife”, and “Animal Transport”.

Weight factors to apply to data points
• Flat amount per month = $1,000 +
• Per Population = $0.15 +
• Per Live Intake = $370 +
• Per Select Service Calls = $175
• The weight factors are not actual or estimated costs per unit but rather weights to obtain a logical proportion of influence of population, animal intake, and service call volume on the calculated price.

Data Points to Drive Year 5 Pricing
2025 3-Yr Avg. Mthly 3-Yr Avg. Mthly
Population Service Calls Live Intake
Arcadia 52,593 94.2 33.5
Bradbury 872 3.4 0.5
La Canada 18,898 21.0 7.2
Monrovia 35,944 76.8 36.6
Pasadena 130,292 460.8 222.9
San Marino 11,645 27.8 6.1
Sierra Madre 10,364 18.9 3.2
South Pasadena 24,808 45.5 20.3 Page 117 of 178
Pasadena Humane Contract Pricing – 2026-2031
4 Monthly pricing for all 5 years for all 8 cities:

Benefits
• Uniform methodology for all 8 cities
• Moderate increase to help compensate for rising costs and volumes • Predetermined pricing to facilitate planning and budgeting • Achieves consistency with regard to population, animal intakes, and service calls • Far less costly than alternatives:
o LA County contract
o In-house Animal Care & Control
o Joint-Powers-Authority (JPA)
Calculation of Year 5 Pricing
Weight Factors
$ 1,000 $ 0.15 $ 175 $ 370 Yr-5
Flat/Month 2025 3-Yr Avg. 3-Yr. Avg. Monthly Rate Annual Rate Population Service Calls Live Intake 2030-31 2030-31
Arcadia $ 1,000 $ 7,889 $ 16,479 $ 12,405 $ 37,773 $ 453,281 Bradbury $ 1,000 $ 131 $ 603 $ 175 $ 1,908 $ 22,900
La Canada $ 1,000 $ 2,835 $ 3,670 $ 2,662 $ 10,167 $ 122,001 Monrovia $ 1,000 $ 5,392 $ 13,441 $ 13,546 $ 33,379 $ 400,544 Pasadena $ 1,000 $ 19,544 $ 80,641 $ 82,489 $ 183,674 $ 2,204,091 San Marino $ 1,000 $ 1,747 $ 4,861 $ 2,271 $ 9,879 $ 118,551 Sierra Madre $ 1,000 $ 1,555 $ 3,301 $ 1,192 $ 7,048 $ 84,570 South Pasadena $ 1,000 $ 3,721 $ 7,963 $ 7,523 $ 20,207 $ 242,484 Years 2-4 Pricing
Current Yr-1 Yr-2 Yr-3 Yr-4 Yr-5
10% Graduated Formula
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31
Arcadia 29,850 32,835 34,005 35,218 36,473 37,773
Bradbury 1,074 1,181 1,332 1,501 1,693 1,908
La Canada 9,141 10,055 10,083 10,111 10,139 10,167
Monrovia 22,337 24,571 26,527 28,638 30,918 33,379
Pasadena 150,603 165,664 169,994 174,437 178,996 183,674 San Marino 7,817 8,599 8,903 9,217 9,542 9,879
Sierra Madre 4,704 5,174 5,590 6,038 6,524 7,048
South Pasadena 15,797 17,377 18,045 18,739 19,459 20,207 Page 118 of 178 City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement, Subject to City Attorney Approval as to form
Presenter: Adrian Guerra, City Attorney
Proposed Action: Adoption of a resolution approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form
Environmental Impact: None
Fiscal Impact: Approval of the amendment will increase the base salary, resulting in an annual increase of $40,000 plus related payroll and benefit costs.

The impact for the current fiscal year will be absorbed within the current fiscal year budget. Ongoing costs will be included in the FY 2026-27 operating budget.

Background:

On June 14, 2023, Daniel Jordan commenced services as the City Manager of the City of La Cañada Flintridge (“City”), pursuant to the At-Will City Manager Employment Agreement between Mr. Jordan and the City (“Agreement”). The term of the Agreement is for three years and is presently scheduled to automatically expire on June 13, 2026.

Discussion/Analysis:

The City Council recently conducted a performance evaluation of the City Manager. Following the performance evaluation, Mr. Jordan has proposed changes to certain terms of the Agreement relating to compensation, benefits, and terms. These changes have been incorporated into a draft First Amendment to the Agreement (“First Amendment”), which is now presented to the City Council for consideration.

The First Amendment, if approved by the City Council, would extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2029, with a possible one-year automatic extension through June 30, 2030. It would also provide a new base salary of $270,000, with cost-of-living adjustments between 3 and 5% based on the Consumer Price Index to be provided following July 1 of 2027 and 2028. Finally, in recognition of Mr. Jordan’s previous 9-year tenure with the City beginning in 2008, his retiree medical benefits will be aligned with City executive retirees hired between 1998 and 2014. For these retirees, the City pays into the retiree’s Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) the difference between the health insurance premium for the retiree only minus the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) minimum. The City pays the PEMHCA minimum amount directly to CalPERS. (For reference, the 2026 PEMHCA minimum is $162 per month. The PEMHCA minimum is set by CalPERS each year and typically increases by a few dollars per year based on the medical

care component of the Consumer Price Index.)
Options:

1. Adoption of a Resolution approving the First Amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form; or

2. Defer action at this time.

Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX, approving the attached First Amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form; or provide alternative direction regarding the attached employment agreement amendment.

Attachments:

1. Proposed Resolution

2. City Manager Agreement 2023.05.31

CITY OF LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
RESOLUTION NO. 26-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA CAÑADA

FLINTRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO

THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE AND DANIEL JORDAN
WHEREAS, Daniel Jordan (“Employee”) commenced services as the City Manager of the City effective June 14, 2023 pursuant to the City of La Cañada Flintridge At-Will City Manager Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to approve the First Amendment to the Agreement in order to: i) provide that Employee’s new base salary shall be $270,000, with cost of living adjustments to be provided following July 1 of 2027 and 2028; ii) extend the term of the Agreement by approximately three years from June 13, 2026 until June 30, 2029, with a possible one year automatic extension through June 30, 2030; and iii) account for Employee’s previous 9-year tenure with the City beginning in 2008 by aligning Employee’s retiree medical benefits with those provided to City executive retirees hired on or after July 1, 1998 but before June 30, 2014.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA CAÑADA

FLINTRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of La Cañada Flintridge and Daniel Jordan, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, is hereby approved.

SECTION 3. The Mayor is authorized to execute the First Amendment to the AtWill City Manager Employment Agreement on behalf of the City subject to City Attorney approval as to form.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, which, shall in turn, have immediate effect.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2026. __________________________
Kim Bowman
Mayor

ATTEST:
_____________________________
Tania Garcia
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Adrian R. Guerra
City Attorney

EXHIBIT A

01172.0004 2105818.7

FIRST AMENDMENT TO AT-WILL CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA CAÑADA

FLINTRIDGE AND DANIEL JORDAN
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO AT-WILL CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “First Amendment”) is entered into and made effective the 5th day of May, 2026 by and between the CITY OF LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, a general law city and municipal corporation (“City”) and Daniel Jordan, an individual (“Employee”).

R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, Employee commenced services as the City Manager of the City on June 14, 2023, pursuant to the At-Will City Manager Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) between Employee and the City (collectively “Parties”); and
WHEREAS, Section 9.2 of the Agreement provides that it “may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing, which amendment shall require approval by the affirmative vote of three (3) members of the Council[;]” and WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to amend the Agreement to: i) provide that Employee’s new base salary shall be $270,000, with cost of living adjustments to be provided following July 1 of 2027 and 2028; ii) extend the term of the Agreement by approximately three years from June 13, 2026 until June 30, 2029, with a possible one year automatic extension through June 30, 2030; and iii) account for Employee’s previous 9-year tenure with the City beginning in 2008 by aligning Employee’s retiree medical benefits with those provided to City executive retirees hired on or after July 1, 1998 but before June 30, 2014; and WHEREAS, Employee desires to accept and agrees to these employment terms from the City as set forth in this First Amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the City and Employee hereby agree as follows:

A G R E E M E N T
SECTION 1. The above recitals are incorporated by reference as if set forth in full herein.

SECTION 2. Section 2.1 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows (deleted text in strikethrough; added text in bold and italics):
“2.1 Compensation. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Employee’s initial base annual compensation shall be was Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($230,000.00) annually (“Salary”), which shall be paid on a pro-rated basis semimonthly at the same time as other employees of the City are paid. Such Salary shall be adjusted for payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, and other payroll-related liability costs as determined by the City.

01172.0004 2105818.7 2
Effective the first full payroll period on or after May 5, 2026, Employee’s base annual Salary shall be increased to Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars and no Cents ($270,000).

Effective the first full pay period following July 1 of 2027 and 2028, Employee’s base Salary shall be increased by at least 3% and no more than 5% as follows: In the event the All Urban Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Area (“CPI”) is less than 3%, then Employee shall be provided a 3% base Salary increase.

In the event the CPI is between 3% and 5%, then Employee shall be provided a base Salary increase in an equivalent percentage to the CPI. In the event the CPI is greater than 5%, then Employee shall be provided a 5% base Salary increase. The CPI calculation shall be based on the April year-to-year change. Any increase in the base Salary as a result of an increase to the CPI will be rounded up to the nearest dollar calculated based on percentage of annual salary.

Additionally, in the event the term of the Agreement is extended for an additional year through June 30, 2030 as set forth in Section 3.2, the City shall provide Employee an additional Salary increase to be effective the first full pay period following July 1, 2029, with the amount to be negotiated between Employee and the City prior to July 1, 2029.”
SECTION 3. Section 3.2 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows (deleted text in strikethrough; added text in bold and italics):
“3.2 Term. This Agreement shall remain in effect for three (3) years from the Effective Date specified at Section 3.1 (i.e. until June 13, 2026), until June 30, 2029 unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 3.3 or Section 3.4, subject to the paragraph below.

If either the City or Employee desire that the Agreement expire effective June 30, 2029, the City or Employee shall provide written notice of the same to the other party no later than December 31, 2028 (i.e. six months prior to June 30, 2029). The City providing such written notice to Employee that the Agreement will expire effective June 30, 2029 shall not obligate the City to pay the severance provided for in Section 4.1. In the event neither the City nor Employee provide written notice to the other party by December 31, 2028 that the Agreement shall expire on June 30, 2029, then the term of the Agreement shall automatically extend for an additional one (1) year through June 30, 2030.”
SECTION 4. Section 6.4 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows (deleted text in strikethrough; added text in bold and italics):
“6.4 Retiree Medical. Employee shall be provided retiree medical benefits, in the event he retires from the City, at the same level as provided to all City executive employees who retire from the City and were hired on or after July 1, 1998 and before July 1, 2014 pursuant to the then-current Executive Employee Compensation Resolution and subject to the same terms and conditions. With respect to retiree medical for individuals hired on or after July 1, 1998 and before July 1, 2014,

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3 the Executive Employee Compensation Resolution currently provides that the retiree shall be eligible to receive retiree health insurance funds to be deposited on a monthly basis into the retiree’s Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). The monthly health insurance amount shall be the difference between the health insurance premium for the retiree only minus the minimum PEMHCA amount. The City will pay the minimum PEMHCA amount directly to CalPERS. The City will not pay the cost of Medicare insurance, which shall be the responsibility of the retiree.” SECTION 5. Except as expressly amended by this First Amendment, the underlying terms, conditions, and compensation of Employee by City as and for his employment as city manager shall be as set forth in the Agreement.
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4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of La Cañada Flintridge has caused this First Amendment to be signed and executed on its behalf by its Mayor, and duly attested by its officers thereunto duly authorized, and Employee has signed and executed this First Amendment, all in triplicate.

CITY OF LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
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Kim Bowman, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tania Garcia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney

EMPLOYEE
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Daniel Jordan, City Manager

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CITY OF LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE

AT-WILL CITY MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This AT-WILL CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into and made effective the 14th day of June, 2023 by and between the CITY OF LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, a general law city and municipal corporation (“City”) and Daniel Jordan, an individual (“Employee”).

R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of La Cañada Flintridge (hereinafter the "City Council") to employ an individual to serve in the position of city manager, which position is prescribed by state law and the City’s Municipal Code, and as executive director for the Local Financing Authority and the Public Improvement Corporation and such other agencies of the City to which he may be appointed from time-to-time; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 34852 provides that an ordinance establishing a city manager form of government shall define the powers and duties of the city manager; and
WHEREAS, the powers and duties of the city manager of the City are set forth at La Cañada Flintridge Municipal Code (“LCFMC”) Section 2.04.030; and WHEREAS, based on Employee’s executive and administrative qualifications and ability, the City Council desires to employ Employee to serve as the city manager for the City; and
WHEREAS, Employee desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of city manager services to the City and its related agencies; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to establish the terms and conditions of Employee’s provision of city manager professional services to the City and its related agencies through this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the City and Employee hereby agree as follows:

A G R E E M E N T

1.0 EMPLOYMENT & DUTIES

1.1 Duties. City hereby employs Employee as city manager for the City to perform the functions and duties of the city manager, as specified in the job description attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” the City’s Municipal Code, and in the Government Code of the State of California, to serve as executive director for the Local Financing Authority and the Public Improvement Corporation and such other agencies of the City to which he may be appointed DocuSign Envelope ID: 60519A78-B87C-4968-A434-B2A62859CCF8

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2 from time-to-time, and to perform such other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as the City Council shall, from time-to-time, direct or assign. Employee shall devote his best efforts and full-time attention to performance of these duties.

1.2 Work Schedule. Employee is expected to engage in the hours of work that are necessary to fulfill the obligations of the position, must be available at all times, and must devote a great deal of time outside the normal office hours to the business of the City.

Employee acknowledges that proper performance of the duties of city manager will require Employee to generally observe normal business hours, as set by the City and may be duly revised from time-to-time (currently 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), and will also often require the performance of necessary services outside of normal business hours.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City will permit Employee such reasonable “time off” as is customary for exempt employees of the City, so long as the time off does not interfere with normal business. Employee’s compensation (whether salary or benefits or other allowances) is not based on hours worked, and Employee shall not be entitled to any compensation for overtime.

1.3 Other Activities. Employee shall focus his professional time, ability, and attention to City business during the term of this Agreement. Employee shall not engage, without the express prior written consent of the City Council, in any other business duties or pursuits whatsoever, or directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial, or professional nature to any other person or organization, whether for compensation or otherwise, that is or may be competitive with the City, that might cause a conflict-of-interest with the City, or that otherwise might interfere with the business or operation of the City or the satisfactory performance of the functions and duties of city manager.

1.4 At-Will Employment Status. Upon appointment to the city manager position, Employee shall serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council and understands that he shall be an “at-will” employee without recourse to bumping or other demotion rights and shall be subject to summary dismissal without any right of notice or hearing except as expressly provided in this Agreement, including any so-called due process pre-disciplinary “Skelly” hearing. The City may terminate Employee at any time in accordance with Section 3.4 below.

1.5 City Documents. All data, studies, reports and other documents prepared by Employee while performing his duties during the term of this Agreement shall be furnished to and become the property of the City, without restriction or limitation on their use.

All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other materials either created by or provided to Employee in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Employee to the extent permitted by applicable law, except as may be required by any governmental agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Such materials shall not be used by Employee, without the prior written consent of the City Council, for any purposes other than the performance of his duties. Additionally, no such materials may be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of services under this Agreement, except as required by (a) law, (b) any governmental agency, (c) subpoena, or (d) an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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3 1.6 Exclusion from Competitive Service. Employee understands, acknowledges and agrees that he is exempt from the City’s personnel system pursuant to LCFMC Section 2.20.050(A).

1.7 FLSA Exempt Status. Employee agrees that his position is that of an exempt employee for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).

2.0 COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT

2.1 Compensation. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Employee’s base annual compensation shall be Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($230,000.00) annually (“Salary”), which shall be paid on a pro-rated basis semimonthly at the same time as other employees of the City are paid. Such Salary shall be adjusted for payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, and other payroll-related liability costs as determined by the City.

2.2 Annual Salary Review. The City Council and Employee agree to conduct an annual salary review concurrently with the annual performance evaluation set forth in Section 5.2. Any adjustments in base salary and/or benefits following Employee’s annual performance evaluations shall be at the sole discretion of the City Council. Any action to approve an increase must be approved by an affirmative vote of three (3) members of the Council at a public meeting.

3.0 TERM

3.1 Commencement & Effective Date. Employee shall commence his services hereunder at 12:01 a.m. Pacific daylight savings time on June 14, 2023, which will also be deemed the effective date of this Agreement (“Effective Date”).

3.2 Term. This Agreement shall remain in effect for three (3) years from the Effective Date specified at Section 3.1 (i.e. until June 13, 2026), unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 3.3 or Section 3.4.

3.3 Termination by Employee. Employee may terminate this Agreement at any time, provided Employee provides the City Council with at least thirty (30) days’ advance written notice prior to the effective date of termination, unless a shorter period is acceptable to Council.

3.4 Termination by City. The City Council may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause, by providing written notice of the reasons(s) as provided in (a) and (b) below. The City Council’s right to terminate Employee pursuant to this Section 3.4 shall not be subject to or in any way limited by the City’s Personnel Policies and Procedures or past City practices related to the employment, discipline or termination of the City’s employees.

Nothing herein, however, shall be construed to create a property interest, where one does not exist by rule of law, in the position of city manager. Upon appointment to the city manager position, Employee remains an at-will employee serving at the pleasure of the City Council.

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4 (a) Termination by City for Cause. The City may terminate this Agreement for cause at any time by providing Employee with five (5) business days’ written notice of the termination for cause and the facts and grounds constituting such cause. In such event, City shall, if desired Employee, afford Employee a public name-clearing hearing before Council. Request for a name clearing hearing shall be made to the City Clerk within seven (7) days of Employee’s receipt of notice of termination. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “cause” shall be defined to include any misconduct materially related to performance of official duties, including but not be limited to any of the following: (1) breach of this Agreement; (2) violation of the City’s Municipal Code, Ordinances, Rules, and Regulations, including but not limited to the City’s Personnel Policies and Procedures; (3) willful or persistent material breach or neglect of duties; (4) résumé fraud or other acts of material dishonesty; (5) insubordination (which shall be defined as a repeated failure to carry out a directive or directives of Council made by Council as a body); (6) corrupt or willful misconduct in office; (7) conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude (i.e., offenses contrary to justice, honesty, or morality) or conviction of a felony under California law; (8) willful destruction or misuse of City property; (9) habitual intoxication while on duty, whether by alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs, and in the case of prescription drugs, where they are being used in a manner not authorized by Employee’s treating physician; (10) use or possession of illegal drugs; (11) inexcusable absence without an authorized leave of absence; (12) willful political activity involving the support of candidates for Council; (13) theft or attempted theft; (14) financial mismanagement; (15) willful violation of Federal, State or City discrimination and harassment laws concerning either members of the general public or City’s employee(s) while acting in the course and scope of employment and/or while on City premises or time; (16) willful and unlawful retaliation against any City officer or employee or member of the general public who in good faith reports, discloses, divulges or otherwise brings to the attention of any appropriate authority any facts or information relative to actual or suspected violations of any law occurring on the job or related directly thereto; (17) willful violation of any conflict of interest or incompatibility of office laws; (18) engaging in conduct tending to bring embarrassment or disrepute to City; (19) any illegal or unethical act involving personal gain; (20) “abuse of office or position” as defined in Government Code §53243.4 (i.e., waste, fraud, and violation of the law under color of authority and crimes against public justice, including crimes involving bribery and corruption); or (21) any similar cause. For any of the foregoing, the City may, in its discretion, place Employee on paid or unpaid administrative leave until resolution. If the City terminates for cause this Agreement and the services of Employee hereunder, then the City shall have no obligation to pay severance.
(b) Termination by City Council Without Cause. The City Council may terminate Employee without cause, including based upon management reasons, at any time upon at least twenty four (24) hours written notice. In the event Employee is terminated without cause, Employee expressly agrees that he shall not be entitled to any severance pay or damages as the result of the termination of this Agreement except as provided in Section 4.1 below.

3.5 Waiver of Certain Discipline and Termination Rights. Employee expressly waives any rights afforded under City’s personnel system or policies, and any rights afforded to Employee under the La Cañada Flintridge Municipal Code or under State or Federal law, including Government Code §§ 54950 et seq. (“Brown Act”), to any form of pre- or postdiscipline or termination hearing, appeal, or other administrative process pertaining to discipline DocuSign Envelope ID: 60519A78-B87C-4968-A434-B2A62859CCF8

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5 or termination, except those rights Employee may have under the California or United States constitutions to a name-clearing hearing. Such rights waived under this Section 3.5 include the right under the Brown Act (Government Code §54957(b)) to have complaints or charges against an employee heard in a public session upon Employee’s request.

4.0 SEVERANCE

4.1 Severance Pay. If the Council terminates Employee without cause and Employee does not challenge such termination, including but not limited to by means of appeal or civil or administrative claim, then City shall pay to Employee severance in an amount equal to his monthly base salary (as defined in Section 2 above, calculated on a per diem basis) then in effect multiplied by six (6), less applicable deductions and excluding deferred compensation or the value of any other benefits.

The City is currently a member of the CJPIA which makes available to Employee six (6) months of compensation and COBRA benefits according to the terms and conditions of the CJPIA'S Special Liability Protection Program. The terms and conditions of the CJPIA's Special Liability Protection Program ("CJPIA Program") may vary from time to time. The terms and conditions of the CJPIA Program, if any, in effect at the time of termination of Employee's employment will govern. If, at the time of City's termination of City Manager's employment, City is no longer a member of CJPIA, this paragraph shall not apply, and the benefit, if any, available to City Manager under the CJPIA Program shall be determined at the time of City's termination of City Manager, if at all.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Government Code Section 53260 provides that all contracts of employment with a city must include a provision limiting the maximum cash settlement for the termination of the contract to the monthly salary (excluding benefits) multiplied by the number of months left on the unexpired term, but not more than 18 months if the unexpired term exceeds 18 months. Accordingly, should such proposed severance payment exceed the amount authorized to be paid under Government Code Section 53260, then the amount paid to Employee shall be reduced in the amount necessary to comply with such statute. (For example, if termination occurs with two (2) months left in the term, severance would be equal to the monthly base salary multiplied by two (2) rather than the six (6) months provided in this Section.)

4.2 No Severance Pay if Termination for Cause or Initiated by Employee. As provided in Section 3.4(a), should Employee be terminated for cause, the City shall have no obligation to pay the severance provided for in Section 4.1 above. As provided in Section 3.3, should Employee initiate termination of this Agreement, the City shall have no obligation to pay the severance provided for in Section 4.1 above.

4.3 Sole Rights. The severance rights provided in this Section 4.0 shall constitute the sole and only entitlement of Employee with respect to severance pay in the event of the termination, other than for cause. Employee expressly waives any and all other rights with respect to severance pay except as provided herein. Any and all severance rights are conditioned upon and in consideration for execution of the standard “Agreement of Separation, Severance, and General Release” attached hereto in form only as Exhibit “C.”

5.0 PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
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6 5.1 Purpose. The performance review and evaluation process set forth herein is intended to provide review and feedback to Employee so as to facilitate a more effective management of the City. Nothing herein shall be deemed to alter or change the employment status of Employee (as set forth in Section 1.4 above), nor shall this Section 5.0 be construed as requiring “cause” to terminate this Agreement, or the services of Employee hereunder.

5.2 Annual Evaluation. The City Council shall review and evaluate the performance of Employee annually within thirty (30) days after each anniversary of the Effective Date. In addition, Employee shall submit for the City Council’s consideration, no later than fifteen (15) days prior to each anniversary of the Effective Date, Employee’s proposed annual performance goals and objectives and incorporate the City Council’s suggestions. Such review and evaluation shall be conducted concurrently with an annual salary review, and in accordance with the purpose noted in Section 5.1 above.

5.3 Written Summary. The City Council may, at its sole discretion, elect to provide a written summary of each performance evaluation to Employee within two (2) weeks following the conclusion of the review and evaluation process, and may, at its discretion, schedule at least one (1) closed personnel session with Employee to deliver and discuss the evaluation.

6.0 BENEFITS

6.1 Automobile Allowance. The City shall provide Employee an automobile allowance for the use of his personal automobile for official City business at the rate of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per month. The automobile allowance authorized by this section shall constitute full compensation for any and all expenses related to the operation and maintenance of Employee's vehicle for City purposes. Employee shall be responsible for any personal income tax that may result from such allowance.

6.2 Cellular Phone. The City shall provide Employee with a cellular phone for business use.

6.3 Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. The City shall provide to Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance at the same level, and subject to the same terms and conditions, as provided to all City executive employees in the then-current Resolution Setting Forth the Compensation and Personnel Policies for the City’s Unrepresented Executive Employees (currently Resolution 21-37, hereinafter the “Executive Employee Compensation Resolution”), as it may be amended from time to time. Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage shall be effective the first day of the month following the Effective Date of this Agreement.

6.4 Retiree Medical. Employee shall be provided retiree medical benefits, in the event he retires from the City, at the same level as provided to all City executive employees and subject to the same terms and conditions.

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7 Miscellaneous employees, which is the 2% at 55 formula. The City shall pay the full employer CalPERS contribution. The employee contribution of 7% shall be paid by Employee.

6.6 Deferred Compensation. Employee shall be provided deferred compensation contributions at the same level as provided to all City executive employees in the Executive Employee Compensation Resolution and subject to the same terms and conditions therein, such that the City shall contribute the lump-sum amount of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) annually to Employee’s deferred compensation plan. This payment shall be made at the end of the fiscal year or will be pro-rated as of the date of Employee’s separation.

6.7 Administrative, Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Leave.
(a) Administrative Leave. Employee shall be provided
administrative leave benefits at the same level as provided to all City executive employees in the Executive Employee Compensation Resolution and subject to the same terms and conditions therein, such that Employee shall accrue Administrative Leave on a semimonthly basis at the rate of 112 hours per year. Employee shall be allowed a maximum accumulation of 160 hours of administrative leave. At the time of separation from City employment, Employee shall be cashed out any accrued administrative leave hours remaining on the books at his then-current regularly hourly rate of pay.
(b) Vacation Leave.

In recognition of Employee’s prior service as the City’s finance director, for the first five (5) years of service as the City’s city manager, Employee shall accrue vacation leave semimonthly at the rate of 10 hours per month (120 hours annually). Beginning effective his sixth (6th) year of service as the City’s city manager (i.e. following the completion of five years of service), Employee shall accrue vacation leave semimonthly at the rate of 13.34 hours per month (160 hours annually).

Employee shall be allowed a maximum accumulation of vacation leave of twice the number of hours earned annually.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Employee shall be advanced the first (1st) year of vacation leave upon the Effective Date, such that Employee will commence employment with one hundred twenty (120) hours of vacation leave on the books and shall not accrue vacation leave for one (1) year following the Effective Date. Employee shall then begin to accrue vacation leave one (1) year after the Effective Date.

At the time of separation from City employment, Employee shall be cashed out any accrued vacation leave hours remaining on the books at his then-current regularly hourly rate of pay.
(c) Administrative Leave and Vacation Leave Buy Back. Employee shall be eligible for administrative leave and vacation leave buy back in the same amounts and subject to the rules and limitations applicable to all City executive employees as set forth in the Executive Employee Compensation Resolution.

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8 (d) Sick Leave. Employee shall be provided sick leave benefits at the same level as provided to all City executive employees in the Executive Employee Compensation Resolution and subject to the same terms and conditions therein, such that Employee shall accrue sick leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per month of service to the City.

Employee may accrue unlimited sick leave. Upon separation from the City, the accumulated sick leave shall have no cash value.

Upon approval of the City Council, Employee may borrow sick leave against sick leave yet to be earned, in the City Council’s sole discretion, up to a maximum of thirty (30) work days.

Upon retirement from the City, Employee may convert unused accumulated sick leave to service credit based on the formula set forth by CalPERS and subject to CalPERS rules and regulations. Consistent with CalPERS requirements, in order to receive sick leave credit, Employee’s retirement date must be within 120 days from the date of separation from the City. (e) Holiday Leave. Employee shall be provided the same paid holidays as provided to all City executive employees in the Executive Employee Compensation Resolution, and subject to the same terms and conditions therein.

6.8 Life insurance. Employee shall be provided life insurance benefits at the same level as provided to all City executive employees in the Executive Employee Compensation Resolution and subject to the same terms and conditions therein, such that Employee shall be enrolled in the City’s life insurance program with coverage in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). Premiums shall be paid by the City on a pre-tax basis.

Employee may choose to purchase additional life insurance coverage, on a post-tax basis at his own cost through payroll deductions, subject to such coverage being offered by the company underwriting the policy.

6.9 Wellness Program. Employee shall be eligible to participate in the City’s Wellness Program, subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to all City executive employees in the Executive Employee Compensation Resolution.

6.10 Jury Duty. Employee shall be provided paid jury duty leave at the same level provided to all City executive employees in the Executive Employee Compensation Resolution, and subject to the same terms and conditions therein.

6.11 Bereavement Leave. For purpose of complying with AB 1949 pertaining to bereavement leave, Employee will be provided with five (5) days of paid bereavement leave upon the death of Employee’s spouse, child, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, parent-in-law, or other individual whose relationship to Employee is that of a dependent or near dependent. Bereavement leave shall be subject to the terms and conditions applicable to all City executive employees as set forth in the Executive Employee Compensation Resolution.

6.12 Fringe Benefit Increases. In the event the level of fringe benefits provided to all City executive employees are increased in the Executive Employee Compensation Resolution during the term of this Agreement, then Employee’s fringe benefit level shall be increased to equal that provided to all City executive employees. The same rules, limitations, DocuSign Envelope ID: 60519A78-B87C-4968-A434-B2A62859CCF8

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9 terms and conditions applicable to the benefits for such executive employees shall also apply to Employee.

7.0 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

7.1 Membership. The City encourages Employee’s continued professional development and shall provide payment of appropriate related costs for such activities, including membership in relevant professional organizations, as approved by the City Council.

7.2 Out-of-Town Meetings & Seminars. The City agrees to reimburse Employee the actual cost for registration, travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses incurred by Employee while attending overnight, out-of-town meetings or seminars related to his employment with the City, in accordance with the City’s policies for expense reimbursement.

Moreover, to be eligible Employee must have budgeted funds available for same; provided, however, that the City Council may, in its sole discretion, approve such unbudgeted expenditures if it deems it in the best interests of the City.

7.3 Local Meetings & Seminars. The City agrees to reimburse Employee the actual cost of registration, meals, and other expenses necessarily incurred while in attendance at local meetings or seminars related to his employment with City in accordance with the City’s policies for expense reimbursement.

8.0 BONDS AND INDEMNIFICATION

8.1 Indemnification. To the extent mandated by the California Government Code, the City shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify Employee against any tort, professional liability, claim or demand, or other legal action arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Employee’s services under this Agreement. This section shall not apply to any intentional tort or crime committed by Employee, to any action outside the course and scope of the services provided by Employee under this Agreement, or any other intentional or malicious conduct or gross negligence of Employee.

8.2 Bonds. City shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds, which may be required in the performance of Employee’s services under this Agreement.

9.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties with respect to Employee’s employment by the City and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to such employment. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by either party, or anyone acting on behalf of either party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promises not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon either party.

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10 9.2 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing, which amendment shall require approval by the affirmative vote of three (3) members of the Council.

9.3 Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally served or shall be sufficiently given when served upon the other party as sent by United States Postal Service, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:

To City: To Employee:

City of La Cañada Flintridge Daniel Jordan
Attention: City Clerk [On file with Human Resources Dept.] One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Notices shall be deemed given as of the date of personal service or upon the date of deposit in the course of transmission with the United States Postal Service.

9.4 Conflicts Prohibited. During the term of this Agreement, Employee shall not engage in any business or transaction or maintain a financial interest which conflicts, or reasonably might be expected to conflict, with the proper discharge of Employee’s duties under this Agreement. Employee shall comply with all requirements of law, including but not limited to, Sections 87100 et seq., Section 1090 and Section 1125 of the Government Code, and all other similar statutory and administrative rules. Whenever any potential conflict arises or may appear to arise, the obligation shall be on Employee to seek legal advice concerning whether such conflict exists and Employee’s obligations arising therefrom.

9.5 Effect of Waiver. The failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term, covenant, or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or any other times.

9.6 Partial Invalidity. If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

9.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, which are in full force and effect as of the date of execution and delivery by each party hereto.

9.8 Mandatory Government Code Provisions. Government Code §§ 53243 - 53243.4 require that contracts between local agencies and its employees include provisions requiring an employee who is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position to provide reimbursement to the local agency for the following forms of payment: (i) paid leave salary; (ii) criminal defense costs; (iii) cash settlement payments; and (iv) any non-contractual settlement payments. Accordingly, the Parties agree that it is their mutual intent to fully comply DocuSign Envelope ID: 60519A78-B87C-4968-A434-B2A62859CCF8

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11 with these Government Code sections and all other applicable law as it exists as of the date of execution of this Agreement and as such laws may be amended from time to time thereafter.

Specifically, the following Government Code sections are called out and hereby incorporated by this Agreement:
§53243. Reimbursement of paid leave salary required upon conviction of crime involving office or position.
§53243.1. Reimbursement of legal criminal defense upon conviction of crime involving office or position.
§53243.2. Reimbursement of cash settlement upon conviction of crime involving office or position.
§53243.3. Reimbursement of noncontractual payments upon conviction or crime involving office or position.
§53243.4. "Abuse of office or position" defined.

Employee represents that Employee has reviewed, is familiar with, and agrees to comply fully with each of these provisions if any of these provisions are applicable to Employee, including that Employee agrees that any cash settlement or severance related to a termination that Employee may receive from the City shall be fully reimbursed to the local agency if Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of Employee's office or position. The Government Code provisions referenced in this section are attached hereto in Exhibit “B”.

9.9 Independent Legal Advice. The City and Employee represent and warrant to each other that each has received legal advice from independent and separate legal counsel with respect to the legal effect of this Agreement, or had the opportunity to do so, and the City and Employee further represent and warrant that each has carefully reviewed this entire Agreement and that each and every term thereof is understood and that the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital. This Agreement shall not be construed against the party or its representatives who drafted it or who drafted any portion thereof. [Signatures On Following Page]
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12 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of La Cañada Flintridge has caused this Agreement to be signed and executed on its behalf by its Mayor, and duly attested by its officers thereunto duly authorized, and Employee has signed and executed this Agreement, all in triplicate.

CITY OF LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
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Keith Eich, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tania Garcia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney

EMPLOYEE
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Daniel Jordan, City Manager
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EXHIBIT “A”
City Manager Job Description

DEFINITION
Under policy direction of the City Council, plans, organizes, recommends, and provides administrative decision-making and oversight for all City functions and activities; provides policy guidance and program evaluation to the City Council and management staff; encourages and facilitates provision of services to City residents and businesses; fosters cooperative working relationships with State and local intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; pursues appropriate avenues of economic and community development; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative and general policy direction from the City Council. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. Exercises general direction and supervision to the entire City staff through subordinate levels of management and supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City, accountable to the City Council and responsible for enforcement of all City codes, ordinances, and regulations, the conduct of all financial activities, and the efficient and economical performance of the City’s operations.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Plans, organizes, and administers operations of the City either directly or through subordinate management and supervisory staff; coordinates and evaluates the work of the City in accordance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations and adopted policies and objectives of the City Council.

Directs and coordinates the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and programs for the City Council and the City; develops administrative policies, procedures, and work standards to ensure that the goals and objectives are met and that programs provide mandated services in an effective, efficient, and economical manner.

Oversees the preparation of the annual budget for the City; authorizes directly or through staff, budget transfers, expenditures, and purchases; provides information regarding the City’s financial condition and needs to the City Council.

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2 Advises the City Council on issues, programs, and financial status; prepares and recommends long- and short-term plans for City service provision, capital improvements, and funding; and directs the development of specific proposals for action regarding current and future City needs.

Oversees the administration, construction, use, and maintenance of all City infrastructure, facilities, and equipment, including streets, parks, buildings, facilities, and other public property.

Represents the City and the City Council in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

Provides for the investigation and resolution of complaints regarding the administration of and services provided by City government.

Provides for contract services and franchise agreements; ensures proper performance of obligations to the City; has responsibility for enforcement of all City codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Oversees the selection, training, professional development, and work evaluation of City staff; oversees the implementation of effective employee relations programs; provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff; serves as the hearing officer for grievances and discipline hearings.

Directs the preparation of and prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, policies, procedures, and other written materials.

Ensures the maintenance of working and official City files.

Ensures that the City Council is kept informed of City functions, activities, and of legal, social, and economic issues affecting City activities.

Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect City operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.

Responds to the most complex, difficult, and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.

Principles, practices, and procedures of public administration in a municipal setting.

Functions, services, and funding sources of a municipal government.

Functions, authority, responsibilities, and limitations of an elected City Council.

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.

Principles and practices of municipal budget development, administration, and accountability.

Current social, political, and economic trends affecting City government and service provision.

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3 Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.

Record-keeping principles and procedures.

English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with government agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to:

Plan, administer, coordinate, review, and evaluate the functions, activities, and staff of the City.

Work cooperatively with, provide highly complex and responsible staff support to, and implement the policies of the City Council.

Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls.

Oversee all City financial activities, including administering investments, the development and implementation of the City budget, and the control of all expenditures and purchases.

Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations, and the media.

Direct the preparation of and prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.

Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, public policy, finance, or a related field and ten (10) years of management or administrative experience in a public agency setting as a City Manager, Assistant DocuSign Envelope ID: 60519A78-B87C-4968-A434-B2A62859CCF8

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4 City Manager, or in a related administrative/managerial capacity involving responsibility for planning, organization, and implementation, including five (5) years of management or supervisory experience. A Master’s Degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field is highly desired.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required.

Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

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EXHIBIT “B”
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53243-53243.4
53243. On or after January 1, 2012, any contract executed or renewed between a local agency and an officer or employee of a local agency that provides paid leave salary offered by the local agency to the officer or employee pending an investigation shall require that any salary provided for that purpose be fully reimbursed if the officer or employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his or her office or position.
53243.1. On or after January 1, 2012, any contract executed or renewed between a local agency and an officer or employee of a local agency that provides funds for the legal criminal defense of an officer or employee shall require that any funds provided for that purpose be fully reimbursed to the local agency if the officer or employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his or her office or position.
53243.2. On or after January 1, 2012, any contract of employment between an employee and a local agency employer shall include a provision which provides that, regardless of the term of the contract, if the contract is terminated, any cash settlement related to the termination that an employee may receive from the local agency shall be fully reimbursed to the local agency if the employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his or her office or position. 53243.3. On or after January 1, 2012, if a local agency provides, in the absence of a contractual obligation, for any of the payments described in this article, then the employee or officer receiving any payments provided for those purposes shall fully reimburse the local agency that provided those payments in the event that the employee or officer is convicted of a crime involving the abuse of his or her office or position.
53243.4. For purposes of this article, "abuse of office or position" means either of the following:
(a) An abuse of public authority, including, but not limited to, waste, fraud, and violation of the law under color of authority.
(b) A crime against public justice, including, but not limited to, a crime described in Title 5 (commencing with Section 67), Title 6 (commencing with Section 85), or Title 7 (commencing with Section 92) of Part 1 of the Penal Code.

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EXHIBIT “C”

AGREEMENT OF SEPARATION, SEVERANCE, AND GENERAL RELEASE

1. PARTIES
This Agreement of Separation, Severance, and General Release (hereinafter referred to as the “AGREEMENT”) is entered into by and between the City of La Cañada Flintridge, a general law city and municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as “THE CITY”), and Daniel Jordan, an individual (hereinafter referred to as “EMPLOYEE”).

2. RECITALS

2.1. EMPLOYEE was hired by THE CITY as an at-will City Manager effective _____________ serving at the pleasure of the City Council of THE CITY pursuant to a written contract, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (“THE CONTRACT”). EMPLOYEE is currently over the age of forty (40).

2.2. THE CITY and EMPLOYEE desire that EMPLOYEE resign and enter into a severance agreement whereby EMPLOYEE receives severance compensation in exchange for executing a general release and waiver of any and all claims that EMPLOYEE may have against THE CITY, including but not limited to its elected and non-elected officials, employees, attorneys, and agents. Accordingly, the parties hereto intend by this AGREEMENT to mutually conclude any and all employment relationships between THE CITY and EMPLOYEE by means of EMPLOYEE’s voluntary separation as of ______, ____. This AGREEMENT sets forth the full and complete terms and conditions concluding EMPLOYEE’s employment relationship with the CITY and any obligations related thereto, including any provided under THE CONTRACT.

2.3 In accordance with this AGREEMENT and with applicable state and federal laws, EMPLOYEE acknowledges that EMPLOYEE has been advised of EMPLOYEE’s postemployment rights, including but not limited to, EMPLOYEE’s rights under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“COBRA”), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).

3. CONSIDERATION

3.1 EMPLOYEE shall receive payment to him at the time of his voluntary separation all earned salary, accrued fringe benefits as detailed in THE CONTRACT, and/or all other wage compensation/benefits owed to EMPLOYEE upon separation of employment, as required by law or THE CONTRACT or any other agreement with THE CITY.

3.2. In exchange for the waivers and releases set forth herein, THE CITY shall also cause to be paid to EMPLOYEE an additional compensatory payment by means of severance, settlement and release in the form of a lump sum amount of ___________________________ and __ cents ($______.00), as set forth in THE CONTRACT in the form of a check made payable to EMPLOYEE to be mailed to EMPLOYEE at EMPLOYEE’s home address via certified mail return receipt requested within thirty (30) business days after the EFFECTIVE DATE (as defined below) of this AGREEMENT.

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2 3.3 In exchange for the severance payment provided for herein, EMPLOYEE, and on behalf of EMPLOYEE’s spouse, heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns, hereby releases, acquits, and forever discharges THE CITY, and each of its predecessors, successors, assigns, officials, employees, representatives, agents, insurers, attorneys, and all persons and entities acting by, through, under, or in concert with any of them, and each of them (hereinafter referred to as “THE CITY PARTIES”), from any and all claims, charges, complaints, contracts, understandings, liabilities, obligations, promises, benefits, agreements, controversies, costs, losses, debts, expenses, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, rights, and demands of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, which EMPLOYEE now has or may acquire in the future, or which EMPLOYEE ever had, relating to or arising out of any act, omission, occurrence, condition, event, transaction, or thing which was done, omitted to be done, occurred or was in effect at anytime from the beginning of time up to and including _______ __, ____ (hereinafter referred to collectively as “CLAIMS”), without regard to whether such CLAIMS arise under the federal, state, or local constitutions, statutes, rules or regulations, or the common law.

EMPLOYEE expressly acknowledges that the CLAIMS forever barred by this AGREEMENT specifically include, but are not limited to, claims based upon any alleged breach of THE CONTRACT or any other agreement of employment, any demand for wages, overtime or benefits, any claims of violation of the provisions of ERISA, COBRA or HIPAA, any alleged breach of any duty arising out of contract or tort, any alleged wrongful termination in violation of public policy, any alleged breach of any express or implied contract for continued employment, any alleged employment discrimination or unlawful discriminatory act, or any claim or cause of action including, but not limited to, any and all claims whether arising under any federal, state or local law prohibiting breach of employment contract, wrongful termination, or employment discrimination based upon age, race, color, sex, religion, handicap or disability, national origin or any other protected category or characteristic, and any and all rights or claims arising under the California Labor Code or Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Government Code §§12900 et seq., the Americans With Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Right Act, and any other federal, state, or local human rights, civil rights, or employment discrimination or employee rights statute, rule, or regulation.

4. SPECIFIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF WAIVER OF CLAIMS UNDER

ADEA AND OWBPA
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (hereinafter referred to as the “ADEA”) makes it illegal for an employer to discharge any individual or otherwise discriminate with respect to the nature and privileges of an individual’s employment on the basis that the individual is age forty (40) or older. The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (hereinafter referred to as the “OWBPA,” 29 U.S.C. § 626, et seq., Pub L 101-433, 104 Stat. 978 (1990)) further augments the ADEA and prohibits the waiver of any right or claim under the ADEA, unless the waiver is knowing and voluntary. By entering into this AGREEMENT, EMPLOYEE acknowledges that he knowingly and voluntarily, for just compensation in addition to anything of value to which EMPLOYEE was already entitled, waives and releases any rights he may have under the ADEA and/or OWBPA. EMPLOYEE further acknowledges that he has been advised and understands, pursuant to the provisions of the ADEA and OWBPA, that:
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3 (b) EMPLOYEE is aware of, and/or has been advised of, his rights under the ADEA and OWBPA, and of the legal significance of his waiver of any possible claims he currently may have under the ADEA, OWBPA and/or similar age discrimination laws; (c) EMPLOYEE is entitled to a reasonable time of at least twenty-one (21) days within which to review and consider this AGREEMENT and the waiver and release of any rights he may have under the ADEA, the OWBPA and similar age discrimination laws; but may, in the exercise of his own discretion, sign or reject this AGREEMENT at any time before the expiration of the twenty-one (21) days;
(d) The waivers and releases set forth in this AGREEMENT shall not apply to any rights or claims that may arise under the ADEA and/or OWBPA after the EFFECTIVE DATE of this AGREEMENT;
(e) EMPLOYEE has been advised by this writing that he should consult with an attorney prior to executing this AGREEMENT;
(f) EMPLOYEE has discussed this waiver and release with, and been advised with respect thereto by, his counsel of choice, and that he does not need any additional time within which to review and consider this AGREEMENT;
(g) EMPLOYEE has seven (7) days following his execution of this AGREEMENT to revoke the AGREEMENT;
(h) Notice of revocation within the seven (7) day revocation period must be provided, in writing, to THE CITY pursuant to Paragraph 8.9 herein, and must state, “I hereby revoke my acceptance of our Agreement of Severance and General Release;” and (i) This AGREEMENT shall not be effective until all parties have signed the AGREEMENT and ten (10) days have passed since EMPLOYEE’s execution (“EFFECTIVE DATE”).

5. UNKNOWN CLAIMS
In relation to the release provisions of Paragraphs 3 and 4 above, EMPLOYEE understands that California Civil Code section 1542 reads as follows:
“General Release--Claims Extinguished”
“A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.”
EMPLOYEE hereby waives the protection of California Civil Code section 1542.

6. WAIVER OF ADDITIONAL CLAIMS
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4 EMPLOYEE hereby waives any provisions of state or federal law that might require a more detailed specification of the claims being released pursuant to the provisions of Paragraphs 3, 4, and 5 above.

7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Each of the parties to this AGREEMENT represents and warrants to, and agrees with, each other party as follows:

7.1. Advice of Counsel: The parties hereto have received independent legal advice from their respective attorneys concerning the advisability of entering into and executing this AGREEMENT or have been given the opportunity to obtain such advice. The parties acknowledge that they have been represented by counsel of their own choice in the negotiation of this AGREEMENT, that they have read this AGREEMENT; that they have had this AGREEMENT fully explained to them by such counsel, or have had such opportunity to do so and that they are fully aware of the contents of this AGREEMENT and of its legal effect.

7.2. No Fraud in Inducement: No party (nor any officer, agent, employee, representative, or attorney of or for any party) has made any statement or representation or failed to make any statement or representation to any other party regarding any fact relied upon in entering into this AGREEMENT, and neither party relies upon any statement, representation, omission or promise of any other party in executing this AGREEMENT, or in making the settlement provided for herein, except as expressly stated in this AGREEMENT.

7.3. Independent Investigation: Each party to this AGREEMENT has made such investigation of the facts pertaining to this settlement and this AGREEMENT and all the matters pertaining thereto, as it deems necessary.

7.4. Mistake Waived: In entering into this AGREEMENT, each party assumes the risk of any misrepresentation, concealment or mistake. If any party should subsequently discover that any fact relied upon by it in entering into this AGREEMENT was untrue, or that any fact was concealed from it, or that its understanding of the facts or of the law was incorrect, such party shall not be entitled to any relief in connection therewith, including without limitation on the generality of the foregoing any alleged right or claim to set aside or rescind this AGREEMENT.

This AGREEMENT is intended to be, and is, final and binding between the parties, regardless of any claims of misrepresentation, promise made without the intent to perform, concealment of fact, mistake of fact or law, or any other circumstance whatsoever.

7.5. Later Discovery: The parties are aware that they may hereafter discover claims or facts in addition to or different from those they now know or believe to be true with respect to the matters related herein. Nevertheless, it is the intention of the parties that EMPLOYEE fully, finally and forever settle and release all such matters, and all claims relative thereto, which do now exist, may exist or have previously existed against THE CITY or THE CITY PARTIES. In furtherance of such intention, the releases given here shall be, and remain, in effect as full and complete releases of all such matters, notwithstanding the discovery or existence of any additional or different claims or facts relative thereto.

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5 sustained by them as a direct result of the violation or breach of the covenants, warranties, and representations undertaken pursuant to the provisions of this AGREEMENT. EMPLOYEE understands and agrees that he shall be exclusively liable for the payment of all taxes for which he is responsible, if any, as a result of his receipt of the consideration referred to in Paragraph 3 of this AGREEMENT. In addition, EMPLOYEE agrees fully to indemnify and hold the CITY PARTIES harmless for payment of tax obligations as may be required by any federal, state or local taxing authority, at any time, as a result of the payment of the consideration set forth in Paragraph 3 of this AGREEMENT.

7.7. Future Cooperation & Consultation fees: EMPLOYEE shall execute all such further and additional documents as shall be reasonable, convenient, necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of this AGREEMENT. EMPLOYEE shall provide THE CITY with consultation services (including deposition or trial testimony) in any litigation involving THE CITY which is reasonably related to acts or occurrences transpiring during his employment. Said services shall be provided as needed by THE CITY at a rate of $100.00 per hour.

7.8. Return of Confidential Information and Property: Prior to the separation date, EMPLOYEE shall submit a written inventory of, and return to the City Clerk, all City keys, equipment, computer identification cards or codes, and other equipment or materials or confidential documents provided to or obtained by EMPLOYEE during the course of his employment with THE CITY.

7.9 No Pending Claims and/or Actions: EMPLOYEE represents that he has not filed any complaints or charges against THE CITY or THE CITY PARTIES with any local, state or federal agency or court; that he will not do so at any time hereafter for any claim arising up to and including the EFFECTIVE DATE of this AGREEMENT; and that if any such agency or court assumes jurisdiction of any such complaint or charge against THE CITY or THE CITY PARTIES on behalf of EMPLOYEE, whenever or where ever filed, he will request such agency or court to withdraw from the matter forthwith.

7.10. Ownership of Claims: EMPLOYEE represents and warrants as a material term of this AGREEMENT that EMPLOYEE has not heretofore assigned, transferred, released or granted, or purported to assign, transfer, release or grant, any of the CLAIMS disposed of by this AGREEMENT. In executing this AGREEMENT, EMPLOYEE further warrants and represents that none of the CLAIMS released by EMPLOYEE thereunder will in the future be assigned, conveyed, or transferred in any fashion to any other person and/or entity.

7.11 Enforcement Fees and Costs: Should any legal action be required to enforce the terms of this AGREEMENT, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

7.12 Authority: Each party represents to the other that it has the right to enter into this AGREEMENT, and that it is not violating the terms or conditions of any other AGREEMENT to which they are a party or by which they are bound by entering into this AGREEMENT. The parties represent that they will obtain all necessary approvals to execute this AGREEMENT. It is further represented and agreed that the individuals signing this AGREEMENT on behalf of the respective parties have actual authority to execute this AGREEMENT and, by doing so, bind the party on whose behalf this AGREEMENT has been signed.

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6 8. MISCELLANEOUS

8.1. No Admission: Nothing contained herein shall be construed as an admission by THE CITY of any liability of any kind. THE CITY denies any liability in connection with any claim and intends hereby solely to avoid potential claims and/or litigation and buy its peace.

8.2. Governing Law: This AGREEMENT has been executed and delivered within the State of California, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of California.

8.3. Full Integration: This AGREEMENT is the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous oral and written agreements and discussions. This AGREEMENT may be amended only by a further agreement in writing, signed by the parties hereto.

8.4. Continuing Benefit: This AGREEMENT is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their respective agents, spouses, employees, representatives, officials, attorneys, assigns, heirs, and successors in interest.

8.5. Joint Drafting: Each party agrees that it has cooperated in the drafting and preparation of this AGREEMENT. Hence, in any construction to be made of this AGREEMENT, the parties agree that same shall not be construed against any party.

8.6. Severability: In the event that any term, covenant, condition, provision or agreement contained in this AGREEMENT is held to be invalid or void by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of any such term, covenant, condition, provision or agreement shall in no way affect any other term, covenant, condition, provision or agreement and the remainder of this AGREEMENT shall still be in full force and effect.

8.7. Titles: The titles included in this AGREEMENT are for reference only and are not part of its terms, nor do they in any way modify the terms of this AGREEMENT.

8.8. Counterparts: This AGREEMENT may be executed in counterparts, and when each party has signed and delivered at least one such counterpart, each counterpart shall be deemed an original, and, when taken together with other signed counterparts, shall constitute one AGREEMENT, which shall be binding upon and effective as to all parties.

8.9. Notice: Any and all notices given to any party under this AGREEMENT shall be given as provided in this paragraph. All notices given to either party shall be made by certified or registered United States mail, or personal delivery, at the noticing party’s discretion, and addressed to the parties as set forth below. Notices shall be deemed, for all purposes, to have been given on the date of personal service or three (3) consecutive calendar days following deposit of the same in the United States mail.

As to EMPLOYEE:

At EMPLOYEE’s home address on file with THE CITY.

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7 As to THE CITY:

City of La Cañada Flintridge
Attention: City Clerk
One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE CITY has caused this AGREEMENT to be signed and executed on its behalf by its Mayor and duly attested by its City Clerk, EMPLOYEE has signed and executed this Agreement, and the attorneys for THE CITY and EMPLOYEE, if any, have approved as to form as of the dates written below.

DATED: _______________ EMPLOYEE
By: ________________________________
Daniel Jordan

THE CITY
DATED: __________________ By: ________________________________ Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: ________________________
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney
[EMPLOYEE’s LAW FIRM]
By: ________________________
[Counsel]
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Confirm and Approve the LCF50 Anniversary Committee's Logo Design Contest Results and Official LCF50 Anniversary Logo Design Presenter: Angela Cho, Assistant Director of Administrative Services Proposed Action: Confirm and approve the committee-selected design as the commemorative logo for all LCF50 Anniversary communications and materials.

Environmental Impact: None.

Fiscal Impact: None.

Background:

The City of La Cañada Flintridge is celebrating 50 years since its incorporation in 1976. As part of this milestone year, the City announced a public logo design contest for residents, families and local partners to join us in honoring the people, places and traditions that have shaped our City for the past 50 years.

Utilizing the theme “Together for 50 Years," community members were encouraged to submit an original design that captures the spirit of La Cañada Flintridge. The selected logo will be featured in anniversary communications, promotional materials and special celebration items throughout the year.

The submission period was from April 7 through 28, 2026.

Discussion/Analysis:

The LCF50 Planning Committee (Committee) received 21 total logo design entries. The Committee reviewed all eligible entries and selected designs based on established criteria, including creativity, originality, and reflection of community identity and City values for each age category.

The Committee recommends the following designs as the category winners and overall winner:
• Elementary Student: Ray Liang
• Middle School Student: Andrew Eich
• Adult (18+) Winner: Julie Chow
• Overall Logo Design Contest Winner: High School Student Tyler Tasanont The Committee recommends that the City Council confirm the winners of the LCF50 logo design contest and approve the selected design as the official LCF 50th Anniversary logo. Upon approval, the logo will be incorporated into all anniversary-related communications and events.

Options:

1. Confirm the winners of the City's 50th Anniversary logo design contest and approve the selected design as the official LCF 50th Anniversary logo; or

2. Defer action and provide direction to staff.

Recommendation:

Option No. 1 - It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s): Confirm the winners of the City's 50th Anniversary logo design contest and approve the selected design as the official LCF 50th Anniversary logo.

Attachments:

1. LCF50 Logo Awardees

Ray
LIANG

ARTIST STATEMENT -
I love my city. Every morning, I see birds flying overhead and the sun shining in the distance. Trees glisten in soft green light. The rocket is for NASA, connecting our city to the sky. Every time we take the curve off the highway into our city, we see the clock tower standing high. We know we are home. Together, for 50 years, our city has grown with people, nature, and dreams.

Awardee of the La Cañada Flintridge
50th Anniversary Logo Design Contest in the
Elementary School Age Group

Andrew
EICH

ARTIST STATEMENT -
This design represents how La Canada Flintridge is one of the most beautiful cities against the foothills and is a Tree City.

Awardee of the La Cañada Flintridge
50th Anniversary Logo Design Contest in the
Middle School Age Group

ARTIST STATEMENT -
La Cañada Flintridge has served as a foundation for thousands of families who have cultivated their familial and generational roots over the city’s 50-year history. The roots of the oak tree, spreading deep beneath the mountains, represent the stability and strength of the foundation the foothills community has built together. With each leaf on the vast branches reflecting an individual effort, together they form a thriving canopy that shelters, sustains, and advances the city for generations to come, symbolizing the prosperity and stewardship created by residents’ time, care, and commitment.

Julie
CHOW
Awardee of the La Cañada Flintridge
50th Anniversary Logo Design Contest in the
Adult Age Group

ARTIST STATEMENT -
This logo wonderfully encapsulates La Cañada Flintridge’s uniqueness with brilliant symbolism. Intentionally designed to resemble the seal, it takes many elements and artistically reinterprets them. It is a mosaic, conveying the idea of coming together, and is a reference to the unification of La Cañada and Flintridge. The 50 in the middle is bold and easy to see. A spacecraft is used to resemble JPL and our progress in space and as a city, but its shape is a nod to the Tongva who used obsidian arrowheads. The community below represents togetherness—the idea of being together for 50 years.

Tyler

TASANONT
Awardee of the La Cañada Flintridge
50th Anniversary Logo Design Contest in the
High School Age Group and
Official Commemorative Logo Artist

City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Receive and File City Council Proclamations for May 2026: AsianAmerican, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Jewish American Heritage Month; and Older Americans Month Presenter: Tania Garcia, City Clerk
Proposed Action: Receive and File City Council Proclamations for May 2026: AsianAmerican, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Jewish American Heritage Month; and Older Americans Month Environmental Impact: None
Fiscal Impact: None
Discussion/Analysis:

The City Council has adopted Resolution No. 25-33, which establishes a Heritage Month Policy and outlines guidelines for recognizing specific heritage months throughout the year. Under this policy, the City officially acknowledges Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. The City also occasionally recognizes other communities by proclaiming additional months, such as Older Americans Month. These proclamations aim to highlight the significant contributions of these communities and promote a greater awareness of their impact.

Options:

1. Receive and file City Council proclamations for May 2026: Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month; Jewish American Month; and Older Americans Month; or

2. Defer action at this time.

Recommendation:

Option No. 1 - It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s): Receive and File City Council Proclamations for May 2026: Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month; Jewish American Month; and Older Americans Month.

Attachments:

1. Asian American and Pacific Islander Proclamation

2. Jewish American Heritage Month

3. Older Americans Month

Proclamation

of the City Council of the City of La Cañada Flintridge declaring May 2026 as

ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND

PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, since 1992 the United States has observed “Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month” in the month of May to celebrate and recognize the contributions, impact, and influence that AA and NHPI have made in every aspect of American life; and,
WHEREAS, almost 6,100 residents of AA and NHPI descent call the City of La Cañada Flintridge home. As the AA and NHPI population grows and ages, it is vital to foster intergenerational connections and prioritize health among this community; and WHEREAS, as the AA and NHPI population continues to grow, it is also aging, emphasizing the importance of intergenerational connection, honoring the contributions and wisdom of our elders, while also placing an importance on preventative health for this population; and,
WHEREAS, it is essential to reflect upon our shared values ensuring that we celebrate the stories and voices that enrich our community and contribute to the ongoing narrative of our great City.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, KIM BOWMAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LA
CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, on behalf of the City Council and community, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as “Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month” in the City of La Cañada Flintridge and encourage all residents to honor and celebrate the deep history, cultural influence, sacrifices and contributions of AAPI communities.

Presented this 5
th day of May 2026
ATTEST:
____________________________ _______________________________ Tania Garcia, City Clerk Kim Bowman, Mayor

Proclamation

of the City Council of the City of La Cañada Flintridge declaring May 2026 as

JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, each May, communities across the country observe Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), a time to honor the rich contributions and enduring legacy of Jewish Americans; and,
WHEREAS, established in 2006, JHAM commemorates over 350 years of Jewish life in the United States and celebrates the community’s resilience, achievements, and cultural heritage; and,
WHEREAS, Jewish Americans have made significant contributions to various fields, including arts and culture, science and medicine, politics, education and business; and,
WHEREAS, tragically, the recent wildfires have caused widespread devastation throughout Los Angeles County, including significant damage to Jewish schools, synagogues, institutions, and families; and,
WHEREAS, the Jewish principle of Tikkun Olam – “repairing the world” – provides a guiding moral and spiritual framework for our collective recovery. Rooted in justice, compassion, and communal responsibility, Tikkun Olam has been vividly embodied by the Jewish community in the aftermath of the fires. As we continue to confront local and global challenges, the importance of Tikkun Olam is more relevant than ever.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, KIM BOWMAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LA
CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, on behalf of the City Council and community, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as “Jewish American Heritage Month” in the City of La Cañada Flintridge and encourage all residents to participate in honoring Jewish Americans contributions.

Presented this 5
th day of May 2026
ATTEST:
____________________________ _______________________________ Tania Garcia, City Clerk Kim Bowman, Mayor

Proclamation

of the City Council of the City of La Cañada Flintridge declaring May 2026 as

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
THEME: CHAMPION YOUR HEALTH
WHEREAS, it is important to acknowledge the contributions older individuals have made in our communities and in the workplace to the economic well-being of our nation through civic leadership and mentoring; and,
WHEREAS, our expanding elder population profoundly impacts every facet of our lives, redefining our ideas of work, retirement and leisure, altering our housing and living arrangements, challenging our healthcare systems, reshaping our economy, and altering social and public policy; and,
WHEREAS, the opportunities and challenges that require our continued commitment to the goal of ensuring that our senior citizens enjoy active, productive and healthy lives, and do so independently, safely and with dignity; and, WHEREAS, the City of La Cañada Flintridge joins the national tradition of designating the month of May as a time to celebrate the contributions of older Americans, with the theme “Champion Your Health,” which underscores prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging; and, WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to express its appreciation for past and continuing contributions of its older residents to the community and to our nation, and recognize that older adults are a vital and growing part of our City.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, KIM BOWMAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LA
CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, on behalf of the City Council and community, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as “Older American Month” in the City of La Cañada Flintridge and encourage all residents to express appreciation for the continuing contributions of the City’s older residents to our community.

Presented this 5
th day of May 2026
ATTEST:
____________________________ _______________________________ Tania Garcia, City Clerk Kim Bowman, Mayor

City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Consideration of Options to Amend or Withdraw from Wildfire Prevention Grant Award ID 5GG23207
Presenter: Madison Dederick, Senior Management Analyst I Proposed Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

Environmental Impact: None
Fiscal Impact: If a grant amendment is pursued, a budget amendment for $80,000 would be brought to City Council.

Background:

In December 2024, the City entered into a grant agreement with CAL FIRE under Wildfire Prevention Grant Award ID 5GG23207. The grant scope included funding for targeted goat/sheep grazing initiatives within specific City parcels to minimize the potential for rapid fire spread. The agreement requires completion of all California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance within one year of the start date. The CEQA component of the project was originally intended to be prepared by the Los Angeles County Fire Department using the California Vegetation Treatment Program (CalVTP) Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR).

In July 2025, the City was informed that the project had been incorporated into the CalVTP process and that CEQA documentation had been completed under that framework. However, in December 2025, the City was notified that a recent court ruling in the CalVTP PEIR found deficiencies in its environmental analysis for vegetation treatment projects, particularly regarding impacts on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats. As a result of this decision and the associated court order, the previously prepared CEQA documentation cannot be used for this project, and the original CEQA compliance pathway is no longer available.

The City has been coordinating with CAL FIRE to identify an alternative approach to CEQA compliance. Based on a review of the project and current requirements, it has been determined that a project-specific CEQA analysis would likely be required, most likely in the form of a focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR). CAL FIRE has approved an extension of the CEQA compliance deadline to August 1, 2026, to allow time to evaluate next steps.

Discussion/Analysis:

Since the original CEQA compliance approach under the CalVTP program is no longer available, the City must now decide how to move forward with Wildfire Prevention Grant Award ID 5GG23207. The City may either amend the grant to accept an additional $80,000 in funding for a consultant to prepare CEQA documents or withdraw from the grant entirely.

If the City elects to amend the grant, the additional funding would be used to complete CEQA review; however, a recent court decision significantly changes the required approach. The project site includes chaparral and coastal sage scrub, which are habitat types identified in the ruling as requiring additional environmental assessment due to concerns related to vegetation type conversion and changes in wildfire behavior.

As a result, the project would likely require a more detailed, site-specific CEQA analysis. This would include evaluation of potential impacts to native shrub communities, habitat loss, changes in fire behavior, and longer-term ecological effects.

These types of impacts are often difficult to fully mitigate in established chaparral and coastal sage scrub systems. While the outcome of the CEQA process cannot be determined in advance, this level of analysis introduces significant uncertainty regarding whether the project could ultimately be approved or implemented as currently proposed. There is a substantial risk that the environmental review process could identify constraints that prevent or significantly limit project feasibility, even after expending additional time and resources.

Should the City Council elect to proceed with the environmental review process, staff will work with the grant administrators to draft an agreement amendment for City Council's Approval.

Alternatively, the City may withdraw from the grant. Under this option, the City would discontinue participation in the grant due to the loss of the original CEQA pathway and the uncertainty associated with completing a project-specific environmental review under current legal constraints.

Withdrawal would avoid additional expenditure of grant funds and staff resources on a project with uncertain viability and would allow the City to redirect efforts toward wildfire prevention projects that are more feasible under existing regulatory conditions.

Options:

1. Discuss and provide direction to staff; or

2. Defer action and provide an alternative direction to staff.

Recommendation:

Option No. 1 - It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s): Discuss and provide direction to staff.

Attachments:

None

City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Discussion of Implementation of Age Friendly Items Presenter: Kristin Cook, Director of Administrative Services Proposed Action: Receive and discuss an update on the implementation of Age Friendly items.

Environmental Impact: None at this time
Fiscal Impact: None at this time
Background:

On November 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-28, which authorized the City's participation in the AARP's Age-Friendly Program. An Age-Friendly Community Project Team was formed and developed an Age-Friendly Master Plan. The plan aims to improve the lives of La Cañada Flintridge residents of all ages and was approved by the City Council on August 19, 2025.

Discussion/Analysis:

Based on recommendations from the AARP’s Age-Friendly Program, the Age-Friendly Project Team identified seven domains of livability for further study and consideration: (1) Outdoor Space and Buildings, (2) Transportation, (3) Housing, (4) Communication and Information, (5) Health Services and Community Supports, (6) Public Safety, and (7) Community Engagement. The Project Team progressed through each domain and analyzed community survey results, identified existing resources and policies, recommended possible solutions, and identified barriers to those solutions. A sample of the Project Team’s recommendations included the need for more advertisements in the local paper; more accessibility regarding transportation, facilities, and outdoor spaces; more activities which promote health and wellness; more resources available to age in place safely; and more ways to identify and offer community engagement opportunities. Their work spanned three years, and their recommendations regarding each of these domains are now compiled in the AgeFriendly Master Plan.

The City Council will be holding its annual budget hearings on May 18, 19, and 21, 2026. During those discussions, relevant age-friendly projects will be discussed with the potential for further action and funding. A list of accomplishments to date, listed by domain of livability, is in the attached document.

Options:

1. Receive and discuss an update on the implementation of Age Friendly items; or

2. Provide alternative direction to the staff.

Recommendation:

Option No. 1 - It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s): Receive and discuss an update on the implementation of Age Friendly items.

Attachments:

1. Age Friendly Domain Chart

Domain Current / Ongoing Tasks Future Possibilities
Outdoor Spaces & Buildings
The Project Team recognizes the
importance of creating agefriendly outdoor spaces and
designing/modifying buildings to
accommodate various needs.

This includes improving
walkways, installing proper
lighting, as well as adding slipresistant surfaces, ramps, and handrails.
• built an accessible ramp
for the Olberz Gazebo
• build a senior center
• acquire more green space
• make green space/trails
more accessible
• retrofit/rebuild the
Community Center
• replace the Memorial Park
playground equipment
Transportation
The Project Team proposes
expanding transportation options
and improving infrastructure,
such as adding dedicated bicycle
lanes.
• providing free local transit
within the City limits
• partnering with the
Summer Beach Bus
program
• completing ongoing
sidewalk and concrete
repair projects
• add public transportation
in residential areas
• improve on demand
transportation services
• improve street lighting
• improve/add sidewalks
Housing
The Project Team recognizes that
the vast majority of older adults
want to age in place and stay in
their current homes and
communities for as long as
possible.
• streamlined the ADU
application
• fund more senior
programming at the
Community Center
• encourage developments
that include senior housing
Communication and
Information
The Project Team understands
that information needs to be
shared through a variety of
methods.
• improved communications
and established “LCF in
the Know”
• improved social media
posts
• providing more frequent
and recurring Outlook ads
with City information
• providing the electronic
LCF Bulletin
• use more mailers when
budget allows
• purchase more ads in the
Outlook

Domain Current / Ongoing Tasks Future Possibilities
Health Services and
Community Supports
The Project Team recognizes the
importance of providing ways for
residents to continue to seek
medical and wellness care easily.

This includes a structure of
community support for aging
residents, such as social
activities, meals, and assistance
with tasks at home.
• providing ongoing funding
for the Community Center
and Verdugo Hills Hospital
• partnering with community
groups such as Sister
Cities, YMCA, Kiwanis,
and others
• build a senior center
• fund more senior
programs and explore new
partnerships
Public Safety
The Project Team recognizes that
public safety plays a vital role in
the community’s quality of life.
• continuing strong
partnerships with local first
responders
• added two Special
Assignment Deputies
• hosting CERT training
• supporting Neighborhood
Watch
• hosting community
emergency preparedness
events
• established the
Emergency Preparedness
Coordinating Committee
• expanded the flock
camera program
• fund more community
emergency preparedness
events
• fund more Flock cameras
Community Engagement
The Project Team recognizes that
communities thrive when
residents are engaged and
participate in accessible,
affordable, and fun social
activities.
• continue the activities in
the Communications
Domain
• continue to strengthen
community partnerships
• continue to foster
relationships with schools
and churches
• build a senior center
• host a volunteer fair
• host a job fair for seniors
• retrofit/rebuild the
Community Center
• fund senior programming

City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Discussion and Improvements to the City’s Notification Standards Presenter: Arabo Parseghian, Assistant City Manager
Proposed Action: Discuss the City’s current notification standards and provide direction regarding potential enhancements, and direct staff to return with proposed amendments to the Municipal Code or Resolution setting forth the Citywide Notification Standards and Procedures with the selected enhancements.

Environmental Impact: None
Fiscal Impact: None associated with this discussion item. Should the City Council direct staff to implement certain enhancements, minor administrative costs may be associated with additional mailings, signage, or website management, which could be incorporated into existing operational budgets or will be incorporated into permit application fees as directed by the City Council.

Background:

At the request of the City Council, staff has prepared this report summarizing the City’s public notification requirements and administrative practices. While recent discussion has focused primarily on notification standards related to housing projects, this report provides a broader overview of how the City currently provides legal and courtesy notice across various categories of City actions.

Public notification requirements are generally governed by three sources:
• State Law Notification Requirements
• Local Municipal Code Provisions
• Non-Land Use and Administrative Notice Requirements/Practices This report outlines the current framework and presents several potential enhancements for the Council's consideration. These options focus specifically on legal and courtesy noticing practices, which are distinct from the City’s broader public communication efforts, such as newsletters, social media, or general informational outreach.

Discussion/Analysis:

State Law Notification Requirements
Certain land use actions are subject to mandatory notice requirements under California Government Code Sections 65090–65092. These provisions generally require publication in a newspaper of general circulation and mailed notice to property owners within a minimum 300-foot radius of the

subject property at least 10 days prior to a public hearing.

These statutory requirements establish the minimum legal notice requirements for many discretionary land use actions. Local municipal code provisions may expand those requirements, but cannot reduce them, and administrative practices may further supplement them through additional courtesy notifications, digital outreach, or signage.

It must be noted that not all projects require land-use entitlements prior to the issuance of a building permit; therefore, many ministerial projects provide no notification to surrounding property owners.

Local Municipal Code Provisions
The City’s Municipal Code includes notification provisions that, in several cases, exceed State minimum standards. Depending on the permit type, additional notice radii, posting requirements, or publication standards may apply.

Examples include certain discretionary land-use entitlements, wireless facility applications, and other development proposals that require public hearings. These requirements are summarized in the attached matrix.

Non–Land Use and Administrative Notice Requirements
In addition to discretionary development applications, the City provides notice for a variety of operational and administrative matters. These may include:
• Tree removal permits
• Speed hump installations
• Film permits
• Parking restriction changes
• Capital Improvement Projects
• Special events
• Other matters with potential neighborhood impacts
These notices are typically governed by administrative practices and are often provided as a courtesy to ensure nearby residents are informed of changes that may affect their neighborhood.

Administrative Practices Beyond Code Requirements
In addition to legally required notices, the City regularly provides supplemental notification through administrative practices intended to improve transparency and public awareness. These practices may include:
• Posting materials on the City website
• Social media announcements
• Email notifications to subscription lists
• Coordination with nearby institutions, such as schools • On-site signage for certain projects/events
While these practices enhance transparency, they are not uniformly required by ordinance and are implemented administratively based on the nature and scale of the project, in accordance with guidelines established in a Citywide Communication Policy.

Notification Enhancements
Housing projects often generate significant community interest, particularly as development patterns evolve and State housing laws continue to expand opportunities for residential construction. While

the City is committed to transparency and community awareness, it must also ensure that any notification enhancements comply with State housing law and Housing Element requirements, which limit the City’s ability to impose constraints on housing development.

Non-Discrimination Considerations in Noticing Requirements State law requires that local jurisdictions avoid practices that could be interpreted as discriminatory or as a constraint on housing production, particularly for multifamily, higher-density, or affordable housing projects. As such, the City cannot impose notification requirements that disproportionately impact these project types when compared to other residential development.

To address this, any enhancement to noticing practices should be structured to be:
• Uniform and objective
• Applied consistently across similar project types
• Not tied to housing type (e.g., multifamily vs. single-family) • Not resulting in delays or additional discretionary review for ministerial projects A legally defensible approach is to base notification requirements on objective project characteristics, rather than use type, which allows the City to enhance transparency while maintaining compliance with State law.

Enhanced Notification Options for Housing Projects
The City Council pending legal analysis by the City Attorney may consider the following enhancements to improve transparency and community awareness:

1. Expanded Courtesy Notification Radius
While maintaining the State-required 300-foot legal noticing radius, the City could establish a standardized expanded courtesy notification radius for projects that meet defined thresholds.

Potential Criteria for Applicability:
• Projects with 5 or more residential units
• Projects exceeding a defined square footage threshold (e.g., 5,000–10,000 sq. ft.) • Projects located on arterial or collector streets
• Projects involving significant site change (e.g., demolition and redevelopment) The cost of expanded notification would be borne by the applicant. However, thresholds should be carefully calibrated to avoid creating a perceived constraint on housing production.

2. Courtesy Notification for Ministerial Housing Projects Many housing projects are processed ministerially and do not require public hearings or formal notice. However, these projects can still have neighborhood-level impacts.

The City may consider implementing a standardized courtesy notification program for ministerial projects that meet objective thresholds.

Potential Notification Methods:
• Courtesy mailing within a defined radius
• Website posting on a centralized project tracking page • Optional informational signage
Potential Criteria for Applicability:

• Projects with 4 or more units (including ADUs where aggregated) • Mixed-use developments with a residential component
• Projects exceeding a defined building height or massing threshold • Projects located within established residential neighborhoods Any such program should be informational only and must not introduce discretionary review or delay permit issuance.

3. Enhanced Project Signage
The City could require larger, earlier, or more visible signage for applicable projects to improve onsite awareness.

Potential Criteria for Applicability:
• Projects subject to Design Commission or Planning Commission review • Projects exceeding defined size or unit thresholds
• Projects located on high-visibility corridors

4. Neighborhood Information Meetings
For larger projects, the City currently encourages voluntary neighborhood meetings. The Council may consider formalizing this practice.

Potential Criteria for Applicability:
• Projects exceeding 10+ units
• Mixed-use or multi-story developments
• Projects requiring discretionary approval
Care should be taken if making this mandatory, as it may be considered a constraint depending on how it is structured.

5. Housing Project Tracking on the City Website
The City could maintain a centralized, regularly updated webpage listing all residential development activity, including both discretionary and ministerial projects.

Features Could Include:
• Project descriptions and status
• Links to permit or entitlement pages (ConnectLCF)
• Upcoming hearing dates (if applicable)
• Inclusion in the City’s monthly e-newsletter
This option provides transparency without adding regulatory burden and is one of the most legally defensible enhancements.

Other Land Use Projects
In addition to housing projects, the City may consider standardized courtesy noticing practices for other discretionary land use actions. Potential options include:
• Standardized Courtesy Notification Radius
The City could adopt a uniform courtesy mailing radius beyond the legal requirement for certain discretionary permits (CD/PW permits, film permits, etc) to ensure consistent notification practices across project types.

• Earlier Informational Notice
For certain projects, the City could consider providing an informational notice when an application is deemed complete, rather than only at the public hearing stage.

Administrative and Operational
For administrative matters that may affect neighborhood conditions, the Council may consider establishing clearer standards for courtesy notification. Potential options include:
• Standard Administrative Notice Radii
The City could formalize standard notification distances for administrative actions such as traffic-calming measures, parking changes, or tree removal permits. • Block-Level Notification for Local Impacts
For localized operational changes, such as temporary street closures or parking modifications, the City could provide notice to all properties on the affected block or within a defined area.

Citywide Transparency and Digital Notification
Finally, the Council may wish to consider broader transparency measures that supplement traditional noticing methods. Potential options include:
• Online Project Information Pages
For major land use proposals and Capital Improvement Projects, the City could maintain dedicated webpages containing project summaries, plans, hearing schedules, and staff reports. This measure will require more staff resources and consultant services, depending on the level of detail and frequency of updates. • Enhanced Notice Format
Where legally feasible, have the city’s notice change from the standard letter notice to a visually eye-catching notice, see attachment 2. The noticing could incorporate simplified summaries, maps, and QR codes linking to the City website for additional information. • Annual State Law and Policy Education Program
As an enhancement to the City’s overall transparency efforts, the City Council may consider establishing an annual community education program focused on new State laws and regulations that impact the City and its residents, including areas such as housing, traffic, and public safety. This program could include a combination of prerecorded informational content (e.g., short videos hosted on the City’s website and social media platforms) and in-person or virtual town hall meetings to provide clear, accessible explanations of new legal requirements and their local implications.

Establishing a recurring annual program would provide a consistent and proactive approach to informing the community, improve public understanding of regulatory changes, and create an opportunity for residents to engage directly with City staff on topics that affect the community.

These enhancements would improve accessibility of information while maintaining the City’s existing legal noticing framework.

Options:

1. Discuss the City’s current notification standards and provide direction regarding potential enhancements, and direct staff to return with proposed amendments to the Municipal Code or Resolution setting forth the Citywide Notification Standards and Procedures with the

selected enhancements.

2. Provide an alternative direction to the staff.

Recommendation:

Option No. 1 - It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s):

Discuss the City’s current notification standards and provide direction regarding potential enhancements, and direct staff to return with proposed amendments to the Municipal Code or Resolution setting forth the Citywide Notification Standards and Procedures with the selected enhancements.

Attachments:

1. NoticingStandards_CC_AT1_5-5-26

2. NoticingStandards_CC_AT2_5-5-26

CATEGORY ACTION TYPE NOTICE RADIUS

NEWSPAPER

PUBLICATION

REQUIRED

NOTICING

REQUIRED TIMING/NOTES
State Law (Gov. Code 65090–65092) Discretionary Land Use Permits 300 ft Yes Yes Minimum 10 days. Gov. Code 65090-65092) Local Code Development Agreement 300 ft (or as required) Yes Yes Minimum 10 days, Alternate method if >1,000 owners require notice: post notice at property and publish in newspaper (Gov. Code § 65091). Per Code 11.80 Local Code Conditional Use Permit 300 ft or 500 ft for commercial >30,000 sqft Yes Yes Minimum 10 days. Per Code 11.43
Local Code Variance 300 ft Yes Yes Minimum 10 days. Per Code 11.44 Local Code Zone Change 500 ft Yes Yes Minimum 10 days. Per Code 11.42 Local Code Subdivision (Tentative Map) 300 ft Yes Yes Minimum 10 days. Per Code 11.61 Local Code Hillside Development 800 ft (R-1-20,0000 or 1-40,000 base zones) and 300 ft Yes As required Minimum 10 days. Per Code 11.35 Local Code Director's Review Height
Modification Adjacent property No No Minimum 10 days. Per Code 11.45 Local Code Merger of Parcel Current Property Owner No No Per Code 11.63, including pubic hearing noticing.

Local Code Conversion to Condominimus 300 ft Yes Yes Minimum 15 days. Per Code 11.64 Local Code Historic Preservation 300 ft Yes Yes Minimum 10 days. Per Code 11.90 Local Code Construction/Operation
Strandards 300 ft Yes Yes Per Code 11.34
Local Code Temporary Use 500 ft No Yes Per Code 11.46
Local Code Public Hearings See Notes See Notes See Notes Per Code 11.48. For a permit, variance, nonconforming use or structure review, or zone change, or revocation of a permit, variance or nonconforming use or structure, notice to be provided summons registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested.

Mail (first-class) notice of decision to first three protestants testifying or speaking at the public hearing and the first three persons testifying or speaking at a public hearing in favor of the permit, variance or nonconforming use or structure, Mail (first-class) notice of decision to any other persons testifying or speaking at a public hearing that request such notification from the chairman at the hearing.

Local Code Revocations or Modifications 300 ft Yes Yes Per Code 11.50 Local Code Wireless Facilities 500 ft Yes Yes
Minimum 20 days.

Special Notice Requirements, If applicable, mail notice to all site users and post site conspicuously every 300 feet of street frontage 10-days prior to hearing.

Site posting at least 20 days prior to hearing.

Per Code 11.26
Local Code Tree Removal of Protected Tree Abutting Properties No Yes Per Code 11.40 Local Code Tree Removal Permit Street block / adjacent properties Yes Yes Minimum 10 days. Per Code 4.24 Local Code Excess Animal Permit 300 ft No No Minimum 15 days. Per Code 11.32 Local Code Appeal Excess Animal Permit 300 ft No No Minimum 10 days. Per Code 11.32 Local Code Repair of Public/Private
Infrastructure in PRW
Adjacent property mail and posting at
the property No Yes Minimum 3 days. Hearing notice minimum 10 days. Per Code 8.16 Local Code Batting Cages and Private Sports
Courts 300 ft No Yes Per Code 11.34
Local Code PROWP Digital Infrastructure 400 ft No No Minimum 10 days. Per Code 8.04 Public Works Policy Speed Hump Installation 500 ft Yes Yes Minimum 10 days. Resolution 14-03 Local Code Film Permit 500 ft No No Minimum 4 days before first day of filming activity. Per Code 6.04 Administrative Practice Parking Restriction Changes 500 ft (practice) No No Minimum 10 days Administrative Practice Parking Permit Renewal Notice Specific Addresses No No October/November of each year Operational Capital Improvement Projects Varies (project-specific) No Sometimes Project timeline Administrative Special Events Adjacent properties No Sometimes Minimum 10 days, current practice is 1 month before and again a second reminder two weeks before.

Coordinating agencies No Yes Generally 3 to 4 months before, Per Code 4.05 Local Code Reasonable Accommodation Abutting owner No No Written decision mailed to the abutting owner. Per Code 11.18 State Law (Gov. Code 50050) Escheatment of Unclaimed Funds N/A Yes No Mail notice at least two days before the first publication to all depositors listed in the newspaper publication.

Publish once a week for two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation.

The publicaon shall state the amount of money, the fund in which it is held, and that it is proposed that the money will become the property of the local agency on a designated date not less than forty-five days nor more than sixty days after the first publication of the notice.

City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Subject: Consideration of the Potential Development of a Draft Request for Proposals for City Attorney Services
Presenter: Arabo Parseghian, Assistant City Manager
Proposed Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff on the potential development of a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for City Attorney services.

Environmental Impact: This action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, as it involves administrative and organizational activities.

Fiscal Impact: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the authorization to develop the RFP. Costs associated with future City Attorney services would be addressed as part of the selection process and future contract approval.

Background:

The City of La Cañada Flintridge contracts for City Attorney services to provide legal counsel to the City Council, City Commissions, and City staff. These services are essential to ensuring compliance with applicable laws, supporting policy development, and managing legal risk.

It has been over ten (10) years since the City last issued a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) for City Attorney services. As a matter of good governance and procurement best practices, municipalities periodically solicit proposals for professional services to ensure continued alignment with organizational needs, service expectations, and market conditions.

At the direction of the City Council, staff is bringing forward this item to enable a discussion about the potential development of an RFP for City Attorney services.

Discussion/Analysis:

City Attorney services encompass a broad range of legal functions that are critical to municipal operations, including:
• Providing legal advice to the City Council, commissions, and staff • Attending and supporting City Council and other public meetings • Reviewing and drafting ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and agreements • Advising on land use, planning, and development matters • Ensuring compliance with State and federal laws, including the Brown Act, Public Records

Act, and CEQA
• Supporting risk management and liability mitigation efforts • Representing the City in litigation or coordinating with outside counsel as needed Should the City Council direct staff to initiate an RFP process for City Attorney services, the Mayor may consider appointing a City Council subcommittee to work collaboratively with the City Manager’s Office to develop the initial draft of the RFP. This approach is consistent with common municipal practice for professional services procurement and allows for focused input and efficient development of the document.

The subcommittee will provide input on key elements, including desired qualifications, service expectations, and evaluation criteria. Staff will incorporate this input into a draft RFP, which will then be presented to the full City Council in open session for review, discussion, and approval prior to release.

Following the issuance of the RFP, the City will conduct a competitive selection process that may include proposal review, interviews, and evaluation of qualifications. As the City Council is responsible for appointing the City Attorney, the Council will conduct interviews and make the final selection and appointment. A closed session may be used, as appropriate, during the evaluation and selection process.

Options:

1. Discuss and provide direction to staff on the potential development of a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for City Attorney services.

2. Provide further direction to staff.

Recommendation:

Option No. 1 - It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s):

Provide direction to staff on the potential development of a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for City Attorney services.

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