City of La Cañada Flintridge
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
City Council Chambers
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 6:18 p.m.
Roll Call: Councilmember Michael T. Davitt, Councilman Keith Eich (via teleconference), Councilmember Stephanie Fossan, Mayor Pro Tem Jeanne K. Hobson, and Mayor Bowman.
Staff Present: City Manager Jordan, Assistant City Attorney Cohen, Assistant City Manager Parseghian, Director of Administrative Services Cook, Director of Community Development Koleda, Director of Finance Kim, Director of Public Works/City Engineer El-Rabaa, Assistant Director of Community Development Gardea, and City Clerk Garcia.
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Sustainability and Resilience Commissioner Quemars Ahmed.
Mayor Bowman wished everyone a happy Pride Month and noted that the fiscal year budget will be discussed later in the evening.
Comments from the Public:
Public comments were received from Pat Anderson and David Haxton.
Presentations
Presentation by Southern California Edison (“SCE”)
Southern California Edison Affairs Region Manager Marissa Castro-Salvati introduced EVP and Chief Operating Officer Jill Anderson, who provided the presentation titled "SCE Update on LCF Service and Haskell Circuit." Ms. Anderson then introduced Director of Distribution Engineering Joseph Jacunski, who continued with the presentation. The SCE team then answered questions from the City Council regarding potential underground efforts, notification alert system, easement procurement process, momentary outages and longer outages, the annual reliability report, advocacy for projects, and the 600 miles program.
Mayor Bowman opened the public comment period at 7:10 p.m.
Public comments were received from Tanya N.
Mayor Bowman closed the public comment period at 7:13 p.m.
Ms. Anderson answered questions from the public about joint operations with other utility companies for underground projects.
The City Council thanked SCE for investing in local grid upgrades and improving reliability, especially on the Haskell Circuit, but stressed that problems and mistrust remain. They highlighted Docusign Envelope ID: E7792AB9-4A5F-86FA-8069-858B6029772E City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 June 16, 2026
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that residents still experience disruptive momentary outages and unreliable alerts, and asked SCE to provide better data, keep project information current, and give clear undergrounding timelines.
The City Council noted that the City is ready to help with easements, permits, and pole removal.
Public Safety Update
Chief Sprengel provided the public safety report for May.
Captain Vienna provided the public safety report for April and May.
Staff update on pending projects
Director of Public Works/City Engineer El-Rabaa provided a brief update on five projects.
Reordering of and Additions to the Agenda: None
Consent Calendar
Mayor Pro Tem Hobson recused herself from Warrant Item 24357 due to a conflict of interest, but voted on the remaining Consent Calendar.
Staff and Assistant City Attorney Cohen addressed questions from the City Council regarding Consent Calendar Items 13, 16, 32, and 39.
Before the vote, Assistant City Attorney Cohen read a statement regarding Consent Calendar Item 35 to comply with Senate Bill 1436.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Davitt, seconded by Councilmember Fossan, and (5 - 0) to approve Consent Calendar Items one through 44 with the abovementioned recusal.
A roll call vote was taken, and the results were read by City Clerk Garcia as follows:
AYES: Davitt, Eich, Fossan, Hobson, and Bowman
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
1) Waive the Full Reading of All Ordinances Considered on This Agenda and Direct the City Attorney That They Be Read by Title Only
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
2) Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meetings
a. Special and Regular City Council Meetings of May 5, 2026 b. Special City Council Meeting of May 18, 2026
c. Canceled Regular City Council Meeting of May 19, 2026 d. Canceled Regular City Council Meeting of June 2, 2026 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
3) Approval of Warrant Resolution No. 26-10 Dated June 16, 2026, for $2,967,673.65 (Approved 5 – 0, with the abovementioned recusal)
4) Receive and File the Action Minutes from the Commission Meetings:
a. Design Commission Action Minutes for May 7, 2026
b. Parks and Recreation Commission Action Minutes for April 8, 2026 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
5) Receive and File the Public Safety Reports for April and May 2026 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
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6) Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments ending May 2026 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
7) Receive and File the Capital Improvement Project Status Update (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
8) Approve a Two-Year Agreement for Services with Polar Bear Lighting for an Amount not to Exceed $35,000, for Banner and Flag Hanging Services (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
9) Approve a Five-Year Lease Agreement with KYOCERA Document Solutions West, LLC with a monthly rate of $1,424.43 for Copier and Printer Services (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
10) 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 "Temporary Relocation of the Farmers Market"
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
11) Approve a One-Year Agreement for Services with Two Possible Two-Year Extensions with Blue Raster for an Amount not to Exceed $35,000 for GIS Consultant Services (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
12) Approve a One-Year Amendment to the Agreement for Contract Services with Intelesys for an Amount Not to Exceed $198,020 for IT Services
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
13) Approval of a Request for Parade and Special Event Permit, Filming/Still Photography Permit, and Recreational Facility Use Waiver of Costs and Fees for the YMCA of the Foothills "Take Back Sports" Event
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
14) Adoption of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), Filing of a Notice of Exemption and Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids, with an Engineer’s Estimate Ranging Between $1,600,000 and $1,850,000, for the 2026 Citywide Street Resurfacing Program Project (Contract 25/26-1; CIP 31-2601) (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
15) Approval of a Maintenance Agreement with Coastal Building Services, Inc., for a Period of Three (3) Years for a Total Three-Year Commitment Not-To-Exceed the Amount of $497,716, to Provide City Janitorial/Custodial Services (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
16) Approval of a Maintenance Agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., for a Period of Three (3) Years for a Total Three-Year Commitment Not-To-Exceed the Amount of $992,900, to Provide Landscape Maintenance Services for the City’s Joint Use Facilities
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
17) Approval of a Maintenance Agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., for a Period of Three (3) Years for a Total Three-Year Commitment Not-To-Exceed the Docusign Envelope ID: E7792AB9-4A5F-86FA-8069-858B6029772E City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 June 16, 2026
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Amount of $1,073,080, to Provide Landscape Maintenance Services for the City Parks, Medians, Facilities, and Rights-of-Way
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
18) Approval of a Maintenance Agreement with Eric’s Tree and Landscape Pest Services, Inc., for a Period of Three (3) Years for a Total Three-Year Commitment Not-To-Exceed the Amount of $208,540, to Provide Citywide Tree Spraying Services (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
19) Approval and Delegation of Authority to City Manager to Execute Change Order No. 1, in the Amount of $8,235.00, to TAIT & Associates, Inc. for Additional Design Services for the City Hall Window Replacement Project
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
20) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc. for Bus Shelter Maintenance Services for a Period of Three (3) Years for a Total ThreeYear Commitment Not-To-Exceed the Amount of $150,000 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
21) Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Contract with MSW Consultants, Inc. for Solid Waste Consulting Services, Extending the Term Through June 30, 2029, and Increasing the Cumulative Not-to-Exceed Amount from $250,000 to $390,000
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
22) Approval of a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA) for Toxic Pollutant Monitoring Pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
23) Approval and Delegation of Authority to City Manager to Execute a Task Order, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $123,500, to Willdan Engineering to Provide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Consulting Services, for Fiscal Year 2026-27
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
24) Approval and Delegation of Authority to City Manager to Execute a Task Order, for a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $190,000, to Willdan Engineering to Provide Traffic Engineering Services, for Fiscal Year 2026-27
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
25) Approve and Accept the Work by Paveco Construction, Inc., for the 2026 Miscellaneous Pavement Repairs Improvements Project (CIP 31-2604; Contract 25/26-02) For a Final Contract Cost of $56,534.65
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
26) Approve and Accept the Work by DBX, Inc., for the Traffic Signal Improvements at Foothill Boulevard and Oakwood Avenue Project (CIP 31-2107; Contract 23/24-15) For a Final Contract Cost of $1,071,228.33
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
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27) Approve and Accept the Work by PTM General Engineering Services, Inc., for the Traffic Signal Improvements at Foothill Boulevard and Viro Road Project (CIP 31-2404; Contract 23/24-5) For a Final Contract Cost of $626,282.62 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
28) Approve and Accept the Work by J&S Striping Company, Inc., for the Oakwood Avenue Safety Improvements Project, (CIP 31-2607; Contract 25/26-4) (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
29) Approve and Accept the Work by PTM General Engineering Services, Inc., for the Traffic Signal Improvements at Verdugo Boulevard and Descanso Drive/Alta Canyada Road Project (CIP 31-2210; Contract 22/23-3) For a Final Contract Cost of $768,996.56 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
30) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Proposed FY 2026-27 SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act Funds for the FY 2026-27 Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing Program
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
31) Approval and Delegation of Authority to City Manager to Execute a Task Order, in the amount of $116,792, to TAIT and Associates, Inc. for the Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for the Hillard Avenue Street Improvements Project (CIP 31-2208) and any Change Orders up to $25,000 Each, Provided such Change Orders do not Exceed the Total Amount of $149,450 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
32) Adopt a Resolution to Adopt a Policy Entitled “Policy Governing Remote Participation and Enhancement of Public Participation in City Council and Commission Meetings” to implement Senate Bill No. 707
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
33) Resolution Appointing a Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate to the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
34) Extend the Application Deadline for Filling the Unscheduled Vacancy on the Design Commission
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
35) Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Salary Ranges for Fiscal Year 2026-27, effective July 1, 2026
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
36) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement by and between the City of La Cañada Flintridge and Willdan for Code Enforcement Services for FY 2026-2027 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
37) Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Final Parcel Map 85076, a Two-Lot Subdivision Located at 1237 Descanso Drive
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
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38) Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn for Development of a Citywide Evacuation Plan
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
39) Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates for Citywide Communications Services
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
40) Approval of the Contract Renewal with All City Management Services for Crossing Guard Services for FY 2026-27
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
41) Receive and File the City Operational Calendar for 2026 Quarter 3 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
42) Approval of an Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Administration of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
43) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement by and between the City of La Cañada Flintridge and m6 Consulting, Inc. for Building and Safety Services for FY 2026-27 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
44) Adopt the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
Public Hearings
45) AB 2561 Annual Reporting on Job Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Human Resources Manager Williams provided a presentation titled "AB 2561 Report:
Vacancy, Recruitment and Retention Efforts."
Human Resources Manager Williams provided a brief staff report.
Mayor Bowman opened the public comment period at 8:13 p.m. Seeing no comments, he closed the public comment period.
No further discussion or questions occurred. The report was received and filed by consensus of the City Council, without a formal motion or vote.
Ordinances
46) First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 11.33 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 11 (Zoning) of the La Cañada Flintridge Municipal Code and Finding the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Assistant Director of Community Development Gardea presented a PowerPoint presentation titled "Zoning Code Text Amendment (Plan-2025-0005) Accessory Dwelling Units." Mayor Bowman opened the public comment period at 8:18 p.m. Seeing no comments, he closed the public comment period.
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No further discussion or questions occurred.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Davitt, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hobson, and (5 - 0) to direct the Assistant City Attorney to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce the ordinance on a roll call vote.
A roll call vote was taken, and the results were read by City Clerk Garcia as follows:
AYES: Davitt, Eich, Fossan, Hobson, and Bowman
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
Other Business
47) Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget City Manager Jordan presented a PowerPoint presentation titled "Fiscal Year 2026-27 Final Budget."
Mayor Bowman opened the public comment period at 8:28 p.m.
Public comments were received from David Haxton.
Mayor Bowman closed the public comment period at 8:32 p.m.
After a brief discussion and deliberation, the City Council agreed that they would be adopting the resolution as presented.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Fossan, seconded by Councilmember Davitt, and (5 - 0) to adopt a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget.
A roll call vote was taken, and the results were read by City Clerk Garcia as follows:
AYES: Davitt, Eich, Fossan, Hobson, and Bowman
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
48) Approve a Resolution Adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 at $30,477,789
City Manager Jordan provided a brief staff report.
Mayor Bowman opened the public comment period at 8:37 p.m. Seeing no comments, he closed the public comment period.
No further discussion or questions occurred.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Fossan, seconded by Councilmember Davitt, and (5 - 0) to adopt a resolution adopting the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 at $30,477,789.
A roll call vote was taken, and the results were read by City Clerk Garcia as follows:
AYES: Davitt, Eich, Fossan, Hobson, and Bowman
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
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City Clerk Garcia provided a brief staff report.
Mayor Bowman opened the public comment period at 8:38 p.m. Seeing no comments, he closed the public comment period.
After discussion and deliberation, the City Council agreed to cancel the regular meetings scheduled for July 7 and August 18. All other regular meetings will remain on the calendar.
Mayor Bowman reopened the public comment period at 8:46 p.m.
Public comments were received from David Haxton.
Mayor Bowman closed the public comment period at 8:48 p.m.
Before moving to the concluding business, Councilmember Fossan noted that during the City Council's discussion on Item 47, the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget, and prior to the initial vote, she had announced her intention to recuse herself from voting on the funding for Soundwall Phase 5 due to a conflict of interest. However, after the initial vote, she realized that she had not followed through with her recusal. Therefore, she requested that the City Council take a second vote to ensure her recusal was properly recorded. Following the advice of the Assistant City Attorney, the City Council reopened Item 47 for a new motion and roll call.
Councilmember Davitt moved to adopt Item 47, with Mayor Pro Tem Hobson seconding.
Councilmember Fossan recused herself only from the soundwall funding vote. During the roll call for this item, Councilmember Eich briefly lost power and Zoom connection but rejoined by phone to cast his vote. Mayor Bowman informally referred to redoing the vote on Item 47 as a “mulligan.” A MOTION was made by Councilmember Davitt, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hobson, and (5 - 0) to adopt a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget with Councilmember Fossan recusing herself from the soundwall funding only.
A roll call vote was taken, and the results were read by City Clerk Garcia as follows:
AYES: Davitt, Eich, Fossan, Hobson, and Bowman
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
Concluding Business
Meetings attended at the expense of the local agency: None Regional and local representation
Councilmember Fossan and Mayor Pro Tem Hobson reported they attended a Pride in the Park event.
Councilmember Fossan announced that Descanso Gardens’ Water Reclamation Project received $800,000 from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.
Subcommittee updates: None
Request for future agenda items: None
Councilmembers’ comments
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Mayor Bowman recognized the City Council's proclamations made in June.
City Manager closing comments: None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bowman adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 9:04 p.m. in memory of community member and organizer Rachel Koelzer and the eight people lost in the B‑52 mishap at Edwards Air Force Base.
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Tania Garcia, City Clerk
Minutes approved by the City Council on September 15, 2026.
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