City of La Cañada Flintridge
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 21, 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 6:12 p.m.
Mayor Bowman announced that starting July 21, City Council meetings will be held in a hybrid format, allowing public participation in person, via Zoom, or by phone, in accordance with Senate Bill 707.
Roll Call: Councilmember Michael T. Davitt, Councilman Keith Eich, Councilmember Stephanie Fossan, Mayor Pro Tem Jeanne K. Hobson, and Mayor Bowman.
Staff Present: City Manager Jordan, City Attorney Guerra, 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, and City Clerk Garcia.
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Councilmember Davitt.
Comments from the Public:
Mayor Bowman announced that Consent Calendar Item 12 will be pulled from the agenda for a separate discussion, with public comments for that item to follow.
In-person public comments were made by Geoff Baum, Lainie Baydian, and Arpi Cordolian.
Virtual comments were received from a phone number ending in 5645, identified as David Haxon.
Presentations
Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember Michael T. Davitt City Manager Jordan presented gifts to Councilmember Davitt on behalf of the City.
Mayor Bowman facilitated the presentation, inviting various agencies, community groups, and former Council members and Mayors to share their appreciation for Mr. Davitt’s service.
The City Council also acknowledged Mr. Davitt’s contributions and presented him with a gift.
Councilmember Davitt expressed his gratitude to fellow Council members, past Council members, community members, City staff, public safety partners, and his family.
Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Kim Bowman
Mayor Pro Tem Hobson facilitated presentations from various community groups.
The City Council acknowledged Mr. Bowman’s contributions as Mayor.
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Reordering of and Additions to the Agenda: None
Consent Calendar
Mayor Bowman pulled Consent Calendar Item 12 for separate discussion.
City Manager Jordan pulled line item 35 from the Warrant Resolution, check #24601, which is a payment to Hydraulic Controls. Staff would like to verify that the payment amount is correct and do necessary background work before bringing it back to the next Council meeting in August.
Councilman Eich recused himself from Consent Calendar Item 9.
Councilman Davitt recused himself from Consent Calendar Item 8.
City Attorney Guerra read the title of the ordinance into the record.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Fossan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hobson, and carried (5 - 0) to approve Consent Calendar Items one through eleven with the abovementioned recusals. Consent Calendar Item 12 was pulled for separate discussion. 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 Joint City Council Meeting of April 21, 2026 b. Special City Council Meeting of May 19, 2026
c. Special City Council Meeting of May 21, 2026
d. Special City Council Meeting of June 3, 2026
e. Canceled Regular City Council Meeting of July 7, 2026 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
3) Approval of Warrant Resolution No. 26-11 Dated July 21, 2026, for $2,901,941.81 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
4) Receive and File the Action Minutes from the Commission Meetings:
a. Parks and Recreation Commission Action Minutes for June 10, 2026 b. Public Safety Commission Action Minutes for March 23, 2026 c. Public Works and Traffic Commission Action Minutes for April 22, 2026, and May 27, 2026
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
5) Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments ending June 2026 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
6) Receive and File the Capital Improvement Project Status Update (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
7) Ratification of Withdrawal from CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant (Goat Grazing) and Adoption of Resolution Confirming Grant Withdrawal
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
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8) Adoption of a Resolution for the Installation of Red Curb at 4921 Ocean View Boulevard (Approved 4 – 0 – 1, Councilmember Davitt recused)
9) Traffic Signage Installation Restricting Certain Movements at the Intersections of Foothill Boulevard at Daleridge Road and Viro Road at Lamour Drive (4 – 0 – 1, Councilman Eich recused)
10) Approval of the Cooperation Agreement between the City of La Cañada Flintridge and the County of Los Angeles for the FY 2027-2029 Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
(Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
11) Second Reading and Adoption 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 (Approved 5 – 0, as recommended)
12) Adoption of a Resolution Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026, Declaring the Result, and such Other Matters as Provided by Law City Manager Jordan provided a brief staff report and addressed questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bowman opened the public comment period at 7:34 p.m.
In-person public comments were made by Marla R., Andrew R., Ed R., Ron Dietel, David R., and Jun Li. Virtual comments were received from Planning Commissioner Nerses Aposhian.
Mayor Bowman closed the public comment period at 7:49 p.m.
City Attorney Guerra and City Manager Jordan addressed questions from the City Council. They explained that the Council’s role is ministerial once the Secretary of State and County certify the results.
After discussion and deliberation, the City Council acknowledged the public’s concern and confusion regarding the June 2, 2026, election results, particularly the writein votes. They emphasized that they were not seeking to overturn the election but wanted clarity to restore public confidence. The City Council directed staff to place a future agenda item inviting a representative from the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder’s Office to attend a Council meeting.
City Clerk Garcia proposed an amendment to the resolution to include write-in candidate Ernest Koeppen’s name in Section Five.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Fossan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hobson, and carried (5 - 0) to adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026, declaring the results, and such other matters as provided by law as amended to explicitly add “writein candidate Ernest Koeppen” in Section 5.
Public Hearings: None
Ordinances: None
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Other Business: None
13) Administration of the Oath of Office to the Two Members Elected to the Offices of the City Council, as follows: Kim Bowman and Quemars Ahmed
City Clerk Garcia administered the oath of office to incumbent Kim Bowman and newly elected Councilmember Quemars Ahmed.
Councilmember Ahmed made brief remarks and expressed his eagerness to begin work. 14) Reorganization of the City Council – Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Bowman nominated Mayor Pro Tem Hobson for the position of Mayor. With no other nominations received, a voice vote was conducted, and all voted in favor. Mayor Hobson then assumed her role as the newly appointed Mayor.
Mayor Hobson expressed gratitude to her fellow Councilmembers for their trust, thanked her family for their support, and recognized previous Council and community leaders for their contributions. She expressed her eagerness to begin her work as Mayor.
Mayor Hobson nominated Councilmember Fossan for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. With no other nominations received, she asked for a roll call vote.
A roll call vote was taken, and the results were read by City Clerk Garcia as follows:
AYES: Ahmed, Bowman, Eich, Fossan, and Hobson
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
Mayor Pro Tem Hobson then assumed her role as the newly appointed Mayor Pro Tem.
Concluding Business
Meetings attended at the expense of the local agency: None Regional and local representation: None
Subcommittee updates: None
Request for future agenda items: None
Councilmembers’ comments: None
City Manager closing comments: None
Adjournment
Mayor Hobson adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 8:10 p.m. ________________________
Tania Garcia, City Clerk
Minutes approved by the City Council on September 1, 2026.
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