impacted by the proiect. lf an active neet is identified, a buffer shall be established betw€en the construction activities and the nest so that n€sting activities are not interrupled. Th€ buff€r should be a minimum width of 300-feet (500-feet for raptors) and delinealed using lemporary fencing and remain in effecl as long as construction is occuning or until the nest is no longer active. No project activiti€s shall occur within the fenced nest zone until the young have fledged, are no longer being f€d by the parents, have left the nesl, and will no longer be impacted by the project. Reductions in the n€st buffer distance may be appropriate depending on the avian species involved, ambient levels of hutnan activity, screening vegetation, or other factors.
Comment #5: General Measures for Wlldlife
To minimize impacts to wildlife species, CDFW recommends that the City include the following measure a condition of project approval:
Entrapment Hazard iilnlmization Measur€s: CDFW recommends that open pipes b€ capped in a way to prevent wildlife €ntrapment and mortality. Fence posts and oth€r vertical open pipes such as vent pipes found on restrooms at park settings may create a continuous mortality risk by entrapping wildlife. Hallow pipe structures mimic th€ natural cavities preferred by various wildlife for nesting and other shelter needs. Raptor's talons can become €nlrapped within the boltholes of metal fence stakes resulting in mortality. Metal fence stakes should b€ plugged with bolts or other plugging materials to avoid this hazard. Further informalion on this subiect may b€ found at hftp://kern.audubon.org/deathlcipes. htm.
Comment #6: General lleasures for Public Access
Access Minimization tteieures: To minimize impacts to biological resources from public acc€ss, we recommend that the DEIR and Management Plan identify allowable uses and specify that trails are mnditionally compatible uses within Wildemess Area sublecl to a trails assessmenVstudy to determine the least sensitive location for access. Seasonal restrictions on access and limitations on the extent and type of public use (e.9., hiking, biking and equestrian) may ba necessary to avoidiminimize impacts to biological resources. The Management Plan should also include a policy/requiremenl to close and restore unauthorized trails; eliminate redundant aeressi monitor the extent, intensity, duration and frequency of public access where trails are allowed; and, impl€ment adaplive management measures based on access monitoring and other studies.
III. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
CEQA requires that information dev€loped in environmental impact reports and negative declaralions be incorporated into a database which may be used to make subsequent or supplemental environmental determinations. (Pub. Resources Code, $ 21003, subd. [e]).
Accordingly, please report any special status sp€cies and natural communities detected during project surveys to the California Natural Diversity Oalabase (CNDDB). The CNNDB field survey form can b€ found at the following link: http:/Arrrww.dfg.ca.govlbiogeodata/cnddb/pdfs/CNDDB- FieldSurveyForm.pdf. The completed form can be mailed eleclronically to CNDDB at the following email address: [email protected]. The types of information reported to CNDDB can be found at the following link: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/biogeodala/cnddb/plants-and- animals.asp.
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FILING FEES
The project, as proposed, would have an impact on fish andlor wildlife resources, and assessment of filing fees is necessary. Fees are payable upon filing of the Notice of Determination by the lead agency and serve to help defray the cost of environmental review by CDFW. Payment of the fee is required in order for the underlying project approval to be operative, vested, and final (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, S 753.5; Fish & Game Code, $ 711.4; Public Resources Code, $ 2'1089).
CONCLUSION
CDFW appreciates the opportunity to comment on the DEIR to assist the city in identifying and mitigating project impacts on biological resources.
Questions regarding this letter or further coordination should be directed to Scott Hanis, Environmental Scientist at (805) 644-6305 or e-mail [email protected].
EnvironmentaI Program Manager I
South Coast Region
ec: Ms. Erinn Wilson, CDFW, Los Alamitos
Mr. Scott Hanis, CDFW, Ventura
Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse, Sacramento References
Center for Biological Diversity. 2017. Petition to the USFWS to Protect the San Gabriel Ghestnut Snail under the Endangered Species Act. 41pp.
Sawyer, J. O., Keeler-Wolf, T., and Evens J.M.2008. A manual of California Vegetation,2'd ed. lsBN 978-0-943460-49-9,
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Comments on DEIR: La Verne Wilderness Area Management and Public Access Plan Submitted by: Sabina Sullivan,5140 Parkfield Land, La Verne, CA 1) BIO - Path construction materials are not stated so the impact of trail construction is unclear.
DG or treated clay would provide for those with limited mobility. lf used for accessibility, these materials are non-native and their impact not addressed in the DEIR. 2) BIO - The M P does not include perimeter fencing to the north or east. lf not included; then, the DEIR must address off-site impacts due to visitors leaving the footpath to hike the hills to the no rth.
3) REC - The proposed MP indicates a limited barrier at the east end of the site. Visitors are easily able to walk around it and access private properties farther east. This was not addressed in the DEIR.
4) Aesthetics - Perimeter fencing is to be selected and sited in consultation with adjacent residents. Signage too is required; however, it is not included in the consultation directives or addressed specifically in the DEIR.
5) HAZ - The statement wildland fire and fire exposure will continue to exist is true; however, the find ing that implementation of the M P will not directly impact fire exposure is false. Fire exposure increases with increased public access. This was not addressed in the DEIR. 6) HAZ - Bow hunting during the fall and winter months is permitted in the hills above the proposed site. The probability of high velocity arrows entering the MP area will be a hazard to visitors. This was not addressed in the DEIR.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Carolyn Tyre < [email protected] >
Monday, August 13, 2018 12:1.4 PM
Candice Bowcock
DEIR Project
Cand ice Bowcock Senior Planner
Aug 12th 2018
Dear Sirs,
This letter is to relate my feelings and thoughts on the DEIR Project.
I am very much against it. My house backs up to the wilderness area and I am concerned about the noise, pollution, my backyard privacy and environment deterioration . The parking, traffic and security are also concerning.
Please consider this a "NO" vote and I will see you at the meeting in October.
Thank you
Carolyn Tyre
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August 10,2018
Candice Bowcock, Senior Planner
Community Development Department
3660 D Street
LaVeme Califomia 9l 750
Subject: Draft Environmental Impact Report
We are writing to you in regards to the above Report and plans for opening up the wilderness area to the public behind our home on Monterey St. in LaVeme.
We are very concerned with many things regarding this project as we will explain in the points below:
l. Our privacy will definitely be infringed upon with people coming and going behind our home.
2. Our concem also for this wall or fence being placed directly behind our wall.
3. Parking on Golden Hills and Monterey when Golden Hills is full.
4. Concem about taxpayers having to pay for this project maintainance and liability.
5. The value plus money paid with a ratio for value.
6. Signs being posted.
We are absolutely opposed to this project and plead with you to reconsider. We are sure ifyou we in our position you would feel the same as our property values will definitely decrease. This project is not necessary.
In conclusion we would like to know what would be done to protect from fires etc. With people going back there and careless regard for the property our properties are at risk.
In the past we have seen very little attention given to this area.....we have ugly k rails that have been placed and never adjusted for floods. Care ofthe field consists ofgoats grazing which leaves much ground subject again to fires. Now with this project we predict more negligence and again the property owners are at risk. Also this in not an equal opportunity project for all citizens.
Signed
Monte and Carole Beesley
7127 Monterey St.
LaVeme, CA 91750
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
"Parks Make LIfe Befter!'
' John Wicker, Dlrector Norma E. Garcia, Chief Deputy Olrector July 25,2018
Ms. Candice Bowcock
Senior Planner
Community Developm€nt Department
City of La Veme
3660 D Street
La Veme, CA 91750
Dear Ms. Bowcock:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT(DEIR) FOR THE
LA VERNE WILDERNESS AREA IIT|ANAGEIUENT AND pUBLtC ACCESS PLAN Thank you for the opportunity to review the Draft Environmental lmpact Report (ElR) for the La veme wildemess Area Management and public Access plan (project). The Draft EIR has been reviewed for potential impacts on facilities operated and'maintained by the Los Angeles county Depadment of Parks and Recreation (DpR). please see our comments below:
Paqe 145, 4.7 Recreation
Please revise the paragraphs in this section as follows:
Marshall Canyon Regional Park and Nursery
Marshall canyon Regional Park and Nurserv, located at 6s50 stephen Ranch Road, is approximately 0.7 wile east of the wilderness Area. lt is a 64{! 1i9,74-acre regionalpark located in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles county, manaoed bv the countv Deoartm-ent of Parks and Recreation. The R€cieFaLeeG_con16in5 s--1gg-s€rc,€€s a trail
staoino area with oerformance arena. horse trail. hiking trail, tree nurserv.volb]6lil court. orouD camDinq site. an outdoor staoe and a oicnic area.
Please add the following paragraphs because Marshall canyon Golf course, Marshall canyon Equestrian center, and Marshalt canyon staging Aiea are separale facilities, not combined with Marshall Canyon Regional park and Nursery.
Marshall Ganvon Golf Course
Mpjs.hgll canvgn Golf course is located at 6100 North steohens Ranch Road. lt is a 186.15-acre oolf -u* in
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the,. Countv Deoartment of Parks and Recreation. lt is cateqorized as a special use facilitv ald contains a 18-hole course featurino rollino tenain and scenic sitls nestled in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Marshall Canvon Equestrian Center
Mqrshall Canyon Eqggstrian Center is located at 7OO0 Esperanza Road in an unilmroofteO area of los
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"qr"rtri"nfacilitv with boardino facilitles. trail staoinq area with oerformance arena. and ttorse trail Marshall Canvon Staolnq Area
Mqrshall canvon staoino Area is located at 6300 block of stephens Ranch Road in an uniryorooeteA areg ot l-oPark.
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Thank you for including this Department In the review of this document. should you have any questions or require addlflonal information, please feel free to contact me at(626) 588-531 1 or [email protected] Sincerely, II
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Julie Yom. AICP
Park Planner
JY:CL;,ly
c: Parks and Recreation (K, King, C. Lau)
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Candice Bowcock
From:
Sent:
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Subject:
Harris, Scott P.@Wildlife <Scott.P.Harris@wildlife,ca.gov> Wednesday, July 11, 2018 4:37 PM
Candice Bowcock
La Verne Wilderness Area Mot. Plan DEIR
Hi Candice,
I'm reviewing the subject DEIR and wanted to know ifthere is a discussion in the Biological Resources lmpact section (or anywhere else) on how fuel modification is expected to impact biological and botanical resources. Also I was wondering if any adjacent private developments will be allowed to use the Wilderness Area as part of their required fuel modification. I did read something about the Marshall Canyon S.P. fuel mod. but I think that it will be kept w.i. the development areas and not enter the Wilderness Park? lt is often the fuel mod. activities that can have the greatest impacts on bio. resources in natural open space management areas so I was wondering where that is discussed in the DEIR. For exam ple, some cities use personnel that do a great job of clea ring brush but they do not have the expertise to perform preconstruction surveys for special status species before they remove vegetation and this can be quite damaging. I read that the city Fire Dept. staff will perform ongoing fuel mod in the Park? Also I noticed that cactus scrub is located in the Wilderness Park. ls there a discussion on surveying for Coastal Cactus Wren w.i. the coast prickly pear scrub described within the Park (if Project proposals including fuel mod. will impact this)? | did a word search for cactus wren but nothing came up. I noticed that CA Gnatcatcher was called out as a species to be surveyed for. Thank you.
Scott P. Harris
Environmental Scientist
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Planning 308 S. Dunning 5t.
Ventura, CA 93003
Scott.p. ha rris(awild life.ca.gov
(805) 644-6305
CDFW is California's Trustee Agency for fish and wildlife resources, and holds those resources in trust by statute for all the people of the State. CDFW, in its trustee capacity, has jurisdiction over the conservation, protection, and management of fish, wildlife, native plants, and habitat necessary for biologically sustainable populations of those soecies.
SaveOurwater.com * Drought.CA.gov
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Subject:
John Tarrant <[email protected]>
N4onday, July 02, 201.8 4:Q2 PM
Cand ice Bowcock
La Verne Wilderness Area l,,4anagement
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Hi Candice,
Overall I must say that I like the plan as submitted. lwould much prefer that it included a trail leading up to Sunset Ridge Motorway. Even if it is phase ll in the process. I believe we need to give community legalaccess to this beautiful wilderness.
Thanks...
John Tarrant
5165 Mountain Springs Ranch Road
La Verne, Ca. 91750
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CITY OF LA VERNE
City Manager’s Office
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Affirming Christy Lopez as Director of Finance for a Term of No Less than Two Years and Reinstating Previous Benefits - Resolution 22-70
AGENDA SUMMARY
The City of La Verne’s Finance Department has experienced significant instability in the past several years creating organizational challenges. The City Council has unanimously provided their endorsement for interim City Manager Duff to offer former key Finance Department employee Christy Lopez the permanent Director of Finance position.
Resolution 22-68 affirms the action, commits the City to Ms. Lopez for at least two years of employment, and authorizes the reinstatement of benefits for Ms. Lopez.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 22-70, affirming Christy Lopez as the Director of Finance for a term of no less than two years and reinstating her previous benefits.
BACKGROUND
Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, the City’s Finance Manager departed for another agency. The departure of such a crucial position at any time would be difficult for an organization but coinciding with the strains of a new and unknown pandemic, the impacts were intensified. The City was able to retain an experienced interim Director of Finance to provide oversight and leadership for the department as a temporary measure, albeit limited due to restrictions on CalPERS retired annuitants. The stop gap measure was specifically successful as the result of the City benefitting from long tenured employee Christy Lopez, who was the department’s next highest classification as the Senior Management Analyst. Ms. Lopez’s experience, knowledge, and aptitude provided for a seamless phase between permanent leadership keeping the City’s financial services performing at a high level. She was involved in virtually every aspect of the Finance Department and was notably the primary contact for supervision of other department employees, audit processes, City wide accounting, and especially the budget process.
Regarding the subsequent recruitments for Director of Finance completed through 2021, there was optimism in the abilities of several candidates. However, efforts to identify a permanent successor were not as fruitful as hoped. The City did identify a candidate and brought them aboard in July 2021. Unfortunately, the pairing between the organization and 448
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the employee was not a successful match leading to the departure of two very capable and dependable long term employees including Ms. Lopez.
The City has been without a permanent Director of Finance since June 13, 2022, and has been working with retired annuitant Mike Yelton to facilitate oversight of the department.
This has been a challenging task considering the vacancies in multiple positions as well as the unfamiliarity of recent hires to their new positions. However, the innerworkings of finance have been maintained and functioning in large part due to Ms. Lopez coming back as a part-time Finance Manager working on weekends and after regular business hours on her own time. This has been a significant relief to the City and is an example of Ms. Lopez’s dedication and loyalty. As noted in a July memorandum provided to City Council from Mr.
Yelton, there has been a tremendous impact related to the departure of key employees, specifically Ms. Lopez. Mr. Yelton assessed that Ms. Lopez was Finance’s longest serving employee and was considered its most knowledgeable and capable.
The opportunity to bring back Ms. Lopez was presented in August to the City Council during closed session. There was unanimous support as a result of Ms. Lopez’s qualifications and ability to re-build the department. Ms. Lopez’s knowledge of the required functions will also provide needed stability and resolution to many of the challenges the department is currently facing, especially when it comes to training newer staff.
There is professional risk for Ms. Lopez to leave her current agency to come back to La Verne which is why there is the request for a two-year commitment from the City as well as a formal affirmation from the City Council. Additionally, since Ms. Lopez has been separated from full-time employment for over six months, the City Council needs to authorize the reinstatement of benefits she was previously provided which will not be greater than what would be allowed for other similarly classified executive level employees.
Pending City Council’s formal approval, Ms. Lopez has indicated she will be able to start effective immediately.
Attachments: Resolution 22-70
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING CHIRSTY LOPEZ AS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FOR A TERM OF NO LESS THAN TWO YEARS AND
AUTHORIZING THE REINSTATEMENT OF PREVIOUS BENEFITS
WHEREAS, in order to secure stability and essential leadership in the La Verne Finance Department; and
WHEREAS, at its closed session meeting on August 15, 2022, the City Council unanimously voted to affirm Christy Lopez as the next Director of Finance.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:
Section 1. The City Council certifies that this designation is necessary to provide leadership and stability to the City of La Verne Finance Department.
Section 2. The City Council certifies the City of La Verne’s commitment to Christy Lopez as the Director of Finance for a term of no less than two years.
Section 3. That the City Manager of the City of La Verne is hereby authorized to reinstate Christy Lopez to the full benefit and compensation package afforded to Executive Management employees as if there was no previous separation in her full-time employment status.
Section 4. The Mayor shall sign and the Assistant City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and thereupon the same shall take effect and be in force.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19
th day of September, 2022.
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ATTEST: Tim Hepburn, Mayor
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Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-70 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 19 th day of
September, 2022, by the follow:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: .
ABSTAIN:
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Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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CITY OF LA VERNE
City Manager’s Office
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement for Temporary Employment (Anthony Ciotti) – Resolution No 22-71
AGENDA SUMMARY
Former Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe has recently separated employment from the City of La Verne. The City is interested in entering into an agreement with retired Deputy Director of Public Works Anthony Ciotti to fill the City’s current gap as an interim while a recruitment process for a permanent replacement is completed.
In order to be compliant with California Law and the 2013 Pension Reform Act, it is necessary for the City Council to take an action affirming the execution of such employment arrangements. The attached resolution and agreement satisfy those requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Resolution No. 22-71, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Anthony Ciotti to provide temporary, part-time employment.
BACKGROUND
With the recent departure of Shawn Igoe and the resulting vacancy in the Director of Public Works position, staff is desirous to provide an arrangement where Mr. Ciotti can temporarily fill the role of interim director for an estimated 6 months and no more than 960 hours. Mr. Ciotti’s vast experience and expertise with the City’s public works functions will allow for a smooth transition of projects as well as fill the immediate need.
Section 7522.56 of the California Government Code states that a retiree can only be rehired by an agency for a maximum of 960 hours in a fiscal year. While it is likely the City will complete the recruitment to permanently fill the director vacancy prior to January, there is desired flexibility of making the agreement effective through June 2023 as allowed under CalPERS restrictions. The recruitment process has already 452
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formally been opened and interested applicants may apply through the City’s website.
The City has confirmed with CalPERS that the reasons for retaining Mr. Ciotti satisfy the required standards and is bringing forward the agreement for Council’s consideration.
Aside from overseeing the operations of the Public Works Department, Mr. Ciotti’s primary scope of work will be focused on coordinating critical duties including oversite of the City’s water and sewer system, street improvement projects, park maintenance activities, continued management of the Capital Improvement Plan, recruitment for the Director of Public Works position, and perform other duties as directed by the City Manager.
It is important to note that on a fiscal perspective, the arrangement provides a savings of approximately $25,000 as Mr. Ciotti will only receive an hourly rate and will not be eligible for other employee benefits.
Attachments: Resolution 22-71
Employment Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH “RETIRED ANNUITANT” ANTHONY CIOTTI FOR INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works position will become vacant pending a recruitment process and permanent appointment; and
WHEREAS, Retired Annuitant Anthony Ciotti is uniquely qualified to serve as the City’s Interim Director of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 21221(h) allows, the City Council to appoint a CalPERs retiree to fill a position which is vacant for a period not to exceed one year and found by the governing body to require specialized skills; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Verne certifies that Anthony Ciotti has not and will not receive a Golden Handshake or any other retirement-related incentive; and
WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement document between Anthony Ciotti and the City of La Verne has been reviewed by this body and is attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the employment shall be limited to 960 hours per fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, subject to earlier termination as provided for in the employment agreement document, Ciotti shall be employed for a term beginning September 20, 2022, and ending no later than June 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties; and
WHEREAS, the minimum monthly base salary for the Director of Public Works classification is $80.47/hour and the maximum monthly base salary is $97.81/hour; and
WHEREAS, the hourly rate to be paid to Anthony Ciotti will be $97.81/hour; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Ciotti has not and will not receive any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefit, or other form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate.
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BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:
Section 1. The City Council certifies the nature of the appointment of Anthony Ciotti as described herein and that this appointment is necessary to continue to provide service to the citizens and visitors to La Verne and to ensure leadership and continuity during a recruitment and permanent appointment.
Section 2. That the City Manager of the City of La Verne is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Anthony Ciotti for Interim Director of Public Works Services, said Agreement being in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as though the same were set forth in full herein.
Section 3. That said action was taken during a regular meeting of the La Verne City Council and considered as part of the non-consent portion of the agenda.
Section 4. The Mayor shall sign and the Assistant City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and thereupon the same shall take effect and be in force.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19
th day of September, 2022.
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ATTEST: Mayor Tim Hepburn
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Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-71 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 19 th day of
September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This employment agreement is effective as of September 20, 2022, between the City of La Verne (“Employer”) and Anthony Ciotti (“Ciotti”).
1. Employer desires to engage the services of Ciotti in order to utilize his experience, abilities and knowledge as Interim Director of Public Works under the terms and conditions set forth below and allowed for under Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21221(h).
2. Ciotti desires to enter into the employ of Employer and is willing to do so under the terms and conditions set forth below.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and of mutual promises and conditions in this AGREEMENT, it is agreed as follows:
3. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT. Subject to earlier termination as provided for in this AGREEMENT, Ciotti shall be employed for a term beginning September 20, 2022, and ending no later than June 30, 2023.
4. DUTIES AND AUTHORITY. Employer shall employ Ciotti as Interim Director of Public Works, and Ciotti shall be vested with full power and authority to manage and conduct all the business of the Public Works Department as is provided for by the La Verne Municipal Code and other applicable statutory provisions.
5. REASONABLE TIME AND EFFORT. During his employment, Ciotti shall devote such time, interest and effort to the performance of this AGREEMENT as is necessary.
However, absent a mandated schedule, Ciotti shall be expected to devote approximately 100 hours a month to the performance of these described duties.
6. WAGES. During the term of this AGREEMENT, Employer agrees to pay Ciotti the hourly rate of $97.81, payable in bi-weekly installments subject to all applicable withholdings and deductions.
7. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS. Except as provided for above, or as required by State and Federal law, during the employment term, Ciotti shall not be entitled to receive other benefits of employment generally available to Employer’s other employees.
8. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. Employer may terminate Ciotti’s employment during the term of this AGREEMENT, on provision to Ciotti of thirty (30) days written notice of such action.
9. INDEMNIFICATION BY EMPLOYER. Employer shall, to the maximum extent permitted by the law, indemnify and hold Ciotti harmless for any acts or decisions made by him in the course and scope of employment. To the same extent, Employer will pay and advance all expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of court approved settlements, actually and necessarily incurred by Employer in connection with the defense of any action, suit or proceeding and in connection with any appeal, which has been brought against Ciotti by reason of his performance of services as an officer or agent of the Employer.
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10. TERMINATION OR RESIGNATION. Ciotti may terminate this AGREEMENT by giving Employer prior written notice of resignation. Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, termination of employment by resignation shall result in no post-resignation compensation being paid to Ciotti.
11. CONFORMANCE WITH RETIREMENT LAW. This AGREEMENT may only be modified, including extension of term, in writing by Ciotti and City Manager or their designee provided that changes are in conformance with current California Public Employee’s Retirement law involving post retirement employment.
Executed on this 19th day of September 2022, in the City of La Verne, Los Angeles County.
CITY OF LA VERNE
____________________________ _____________________________ Jesse Duff Anthony Ciotti
; Interim City Manager
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La Verne Wilderness Area Management & Public Access Plan Marshal Canyon Deeded Property - 150 Acres2006 - State Grant Obtained Wilderness Area208 Acres
Existing Access