Agenda And Agenda Packet
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET 2022-10-17 18-30.PDF
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2022-10-17 18-30 .PDF
1. Documents:
Table of Contents
Agenda 2
Agenda Items
4. Draft Housing Element Power Point 5
6a. City Council Minutes 32
6b. Register of Audited Demands 40
1 City Council Agenda Packet, Monday, October 17, 2022
CITY OF LA VERNE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, October 17, 2022 - 6:30 p.m.
La Verne City Hall - Council Chambers,
3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 596-8726 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Regular Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
To f
acilitate public participation for those who do not wish to attend in person, the meeting will still be made available virtually to residents. Below are the following opportunities on how to participate:
1) Vi
ew the meeting through the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org and click on the green “Council Meeting Live Stream” button.
2) Individuals can email their comments to the Assistant City Clerk at [email protected] up to noon on the day of the meeting. Those comments will be shared with City Council in advance of the City Council meeting and included as part of the permanent record. Please be advised that public comments submitted by emails or any other format to the City are public records that will be made available for public viewing. 3) Individuals who wish to share their comments directly during the meeting may do so by emailing the Assistant City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofla verne.org with their phone number and the item(s) they wish to speak on. Requests will be accepted before and throughout the meeting and staff will call you back at the appropriate time. Once items are considered by the City Council, no further public comment on that matter will be accepted. A time limit of 3- minutes is set for all public comments.
4) If you wish to participate via Zoom, you will need to register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5txIDgNqTe-4bPqZsKP6jw before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2022, and please be aware that space is limited. You will have the ability to watch the meeting in real time and raise your hand to request to comment as appropriate on the current agenda item(s). Once it is your turn to speak, you will be brought into the meeting and have the ability to turn your video on when called upon.
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem
Wendy Lau, Council Member
Steve Johnson, Council Member
Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member
www.cityoflaverne.org
(909) 596-8726 - Phone
(909) 596-8740 - Fax
City Hall Council Chamber
3660 D Street
La Verne, CA 91750
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDG
E OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROL
L CALL: Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Steven Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Crosby, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
4. PRES
ENTATIONS
Pre
sentation of the City of La Verne’s Draft Housing Element Update by Amanda Tropiano, Principal from De Novo Planning Group. (Power Point Presentation is attached).
5. ANNO
UNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS (Any person who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the general public may do so at this time)
6. CONSE
NT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
a.City Council Minutes of the Regular and Adjourned meetings of October 3, 2022, to be received and approved.
b. Reg
ister of Audited Demands in the amount of $394,225.82 dated September 29, 2022, approval recommended by Finance Director Lopez.
7. PUBLI
C COMMENTS/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - This is the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on items not listed in any other place on the agenda. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or set for discussion at a later date. Please email your public comment to the Assistant City Clerk at [email protected]
. Your public comment will be shared with the
City Council and included as part of the permanent record. If you wish to speak, email your phone number and staff will call you back. There is a 3-minute time limit on public comments. 3 AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, Monday, October 17, 2022, Page 3
8. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS - Each Council Member may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern. Thi s is also the time for Council Members to report on conferences and/or meetings they have attended.
9. AD
JOURNMENT to Friday, October 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. for City Manager Interviews.
THENEXT RE
GULAR MEETING of the La Verne City Council
is scheduled for Monday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m.
ADVISORY STAFF
____ Jesse Duff, Interim City Manager
____ JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
____ Robert Kress, City Attorney
____ Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
____ Anthony Ciotti, Interim Public Works Director
____ Eric Scherer, Director of Community Development
____ Christy Lopez, Finance Director
____ Colleen Flores, Police Chief
____ Christopher Nigg, Fire Chief
____ Yvonne Duran, Community Services Manager
____ Cody Howing, City Engineer
Posting Statement: On October 11, 2022, a true and correct copy of this Agenda was posted on the bulletin board at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and on the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org.
4 Draft Housing
Element
Presentation
La Verne City Council
October 17, 2022
5 October 17, 2022, Council Meeting
Housing
Element
Update Project
Timeline
Housing Element Update Timeline
Phase 1
• Work with
regional
agency (SCAG)
to determine
local housing
responsibilities
• Initiate public
outreach
Phase 2
• Evaluate
existing
conditions
• Review
existing plans
and programs
• Virtual
Workshop
Phase 3
• Prepare Draft
Housing
Element
Update
Phase 4
• Public Review
• State Review
and approval
Phase 5
• Council
Presentation
• Public
Hearings
• State
Certification
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT (ONGOING)
Sep-Dec 2019 Jan-Dec 2020 Jan-Dec 2021 Oct 2021-
Oct 2022
Oct-Nov 2022
The City initiated a comprehensive update to its General Plan in 2017 Draft goals, policies and actions for all elements exc ept Housing were developed with the General Plan Advisory Committee
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Public and
State Review
Process
December 2, 2021: Draft Housing Element made available to the public and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) February 1, 2022: City received comments from HCD on the Draft Housing Element
February 18, 2022: City posted first Subsequent Draft for public review March-July, 2022: City worked with HCD to address outstanding items July 28, 2022: City posted second Subsequent Draft for public review August 5, 2022: City submitted second Subsequent Draft to HCD for formal review
September 21, 2022: City posted minor modifications to the second Subsequent Draft for public review
September 29, 2022: City submitted minor modifications to HCD September 30, 2022: City received official confirmation from HCD that the Draft Housing Element will comply Housing Element Law upon adoption 7 October 17, 2022, Council Meeting
Regional
Housing
Element
Certification
Status
6th Cycle Housing Element Update Compliance Summary as of October 6, 2022
San Diego Region (due in April 2022, before AFFH guidelines in pl
ace): 19 agencies, 8 in compliance (42%)
SCAG Region: 196 agencies, 42 in compliance (21%)
Imperial County: 8 agencies, 5 in compliance (62%)
LA County: 89 agencies, 19 in compliance (21%)
Orange County: 35 agencies, 9 in compliance (25%)
Riverside County: 29 agencies, 1 in compliance (3%)
San Bernardino County: 24 agencies, 6 in compliance (24%) Ventura County: 11 agencies, 2 in compliance (18%)
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Housing
Element
Background
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What is a
Housing
Element?
The Housing Element is part
of th
e General Plan and looks
at housing needs within La
Verne
It lays out the City’s housing
po
licies and identifies goals
and programs that guide
housing related actions
Each City and County in
Ca
lifornia is required to
update its Housing Element
periodically; La Verne must
update it every eight years
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What is
Included in a
Housing
Element
Update?
The 2021-2 029 Housing Element must:
1. Ensure there is adequate land to meet the housing needs
2. Have programs to facilitate affordable housing development
3. Mitigate government constraints on housing development
4. Promote equal access to housing and demonstrate the City’s co
mmitment to affirmatively furthering fair housing
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Our Role in
Regional
Housing
The Housing Element is the City’s plan for meeting its “fair share” of re
gional housing needs as determined by the State of California Determination of “fair share” starts with the State calculating the fu
ture housing need for each region over the planning period (2021-2029)
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) develops me
thodology for distributing the regional housing needs to all cities in the region
SCAG’s methodology, in part is based on socioeconomic inf
ormation like population trends, household income, home prices, and commute patterns
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Our Role in
Regional
Housing
La Verne receives a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) fro
m SCAG and must show that there is enough land zoned for housing to accommodate its RHNA
The RHNA is also broken down into annual income affordability le
vels which tell the City how many units need to be designated for each income level (based on a family of 4):
Very Low Income (0-5 0% AMI): $0-$59,100 ($30/hr)
Low Income (51-8 0% AMI): $59,101 - $94,600 ($48/hr)
Moderate Income (81-120% AMI): $94,601 - $9 6,000 ($49/hr) Above Moderate Income (above 120% AMI): $96,001+ ($49/hr +) * The 2021 “average median income” (AMI) for Los Angeles County is $80,000 13 October 17, 2022, Council Meeting
Our Role in
Regional
Housing
La Verne’s state-m andated RHNA for the 2021-2029 Planning Period is 1,343 units
48.5% of the City’s RHNA is dedicated to Very Low or Low-I ncome Households
Income Level 2021-2029
La Verne RHNA
Very Low-Income Households 413
Low-Income Households 238
Moderate-Income Households 223
Above Moderate-Income Households 469
Total 1,343
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How do we
Meet Our
Housing
Needs?
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Who Builds
Housing?
The City of La Verne does not build housing
The private market builds housing
La Verne “sets the stage” for housing developers to build projects in
line with the City’s General Plan (including its Housing Element), zoning ordinance, and other planning documents like Specific Plans
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Housing Types –
Scale & Density
Homes come in a variety of different scales and densities Different people and lifestyles are attracted to different types of hou
sing choices
Communities can offer a variety of housing types to meet the various ne
eds of their residents
For La Verne to attract employers, the City needs housing options that attr
act a variety of people and income levels
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Housing Types
Single-family Multi-family
Mixed Use
Accessory Dwelling Unit Duplex
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Can you tell which is an
affordable housing project
and which is market-rate
housing?
Housing Types
Projects that are
“affordable” can still be
well-designed and fit in
with the surrounding
community
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Housing
Element
Organization
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Structure of
the 2021-2029
Housing
Element
Part 1 – Housing Plan
Goals and Policies
Housing Programs
Quantified Objectives
Part 2 – Background Report
5th Cycle Accomplishments
Housing Needs Assessment
Constraints to Housing Development
Housing Resources
Assessment of Fair Housing and AFFH Analysis
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Goals and
Policies
Goal 1: A City that preserves and improves its existing housing stock and neighborhoods
Goal 2: A community with a variety of housing options for people of different economic segments and needs.
Goal 3: A City with minimized constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.
Goal 4: A community with a diversity of housing opportunities that satisfy the physical, social, and economic needs of existing and future residents of La Verne.
Goal 5: A City that affirmatively furthers fair housing and provides equal housing opportunities for all residents.
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Housing
Programs
The Housing Plan includes 29 Programs to implement the City’s ho
using goals and policies
Organized into five topic areas that respond to City goals 24 programs carry-over from 5th Cycle Housing Element 5 new programs to address State requirements
Program 5. Replacement of Affordable Housing Units
Program 22. Residential Development Monitoring Program Program 25. Project Approval on Sites Previously Identified Program 28. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Program 29. General Plan Update and Consistency
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Part 2 –
Background
Report
Sections 1-4 provide updated information including
demographics, constraints, and analysis of housing need Section 5 – Housing Resources describes RHNA strategy Section 6 – Fair Housing Analysis
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RHNA
Strategy
Current Progress Towards the RHNA
Projects constructed/under construction since 7/1/2021 Projects approved/entitled but not yet built
Accommodating Remaining RHNA
Proposed projects
Accessory dwelling units/junior accessory dwelling units Sites in the Old Town La Verne Specific Plan
The City has demonstrated that there is sufficient land ap
propriately zoned to accommodate the City’s RHNA; no sites have been proposed for rezoning
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Proposed Site
Inventory
Extremely
Very
Low/Very
Low Income
(0-50% AMI)
Low Income
(51-80%
AMI)
Moderate
Income (81 -
120% AMI)
Above
Moderate
income
(121%+ AMI)
Total
2021-2029 RHNA 414 239 223 470 1,346
Credits 6 5 13 161 185
Remaining RHNA after Credits
Applied 408 234 210 309 1,161
Strategy 1: Proposed Projects 1 0 1 23 25
Strategy 2: ADUs 22 42 2 26 92
Strategy 3: Old Town La Verne
Specific Plan Sites 950 157 151 1,258
Total Site Strategy Capacity 1,015 160 200 1,375
Total Capacity for the 6
th Cycle
(Credits and Sites) 1,026 173 361 1,560
Remaining RHNA by Income
Category 0 (surplus of 373 units) 50 109 159
Remaining RHNA After
Surplus from Lower Income
Units Applied
0 (surplus of 214) 0 0 0
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Next Steps
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Public
Hearings and
State Review
October 17, 2022: Cit y Council
presentation on the Draft
2021-2029 Housing Element
November 2, 2 022: Tentative
Planning Commission Hearing
November 21, 2 022: Tentative
City Council Hearing
November 20, 2022: Return
Ad
opted Housing Element to
HCD for official certification
Note: Any modifications to the
Draf
t will require additional
review by HCD (certification is
not guaranteed)
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General Plan
Update
With confirmation of the Housing Element and the site inventory, work
on the General Plan Update can proceed
Prepare and publish the Notice of Preparation of the
Env
ironmental Impact Report (EIR)
Initiate analysis of the Proposed Land Use Plan as presented and co
nfirmed by the GPAC, Planning Commission, and City Council in late 2019
Prepare the EIR and circulate the Draft Policy Document and EIR for
public review (Spring 2023)
Present the project to the Planning Commission and City Council for
adoption (Summer 2023)
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Draft Housing
Element
Presentation
La Verne City Council
October 17, 2022
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA VERNE
Monday, October 3, 2022
________________________________________________
1. An adjourned meeting of the La Verne City Council was called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 6:00 p.m.
2. Council Members present: Mayor Tim Hepburn
Mayor Pro Tem Rick Crosby
Council Member Wendy Lau
Council Member Steven “Frank” Johnson
Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita
Absent: None.
Advisory personnel present: Interim City Manager Jess Duff Assistant City Manager JR Ranells
Assistant City Clerk Lupe Gaeta Estrella
Community Services Manager Yvonne Duran
Community Services Supervisor Chad Peterson
3. Presentation to the La Verne
Little League Softball Team
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, recognized and congratulated the La Verne Little League Softball All-Star Team. For the team to get to the Little League World Series they went 8-0 and they outscored their opponents by a combined margin of 95-2. The trip to North Carolina was even more satisfying when they had to beat Arizona twice to get there. In 2021, it was Arizona who ended the Little League season in the Western Regional. This year, La Verne beat Arizona twice, and did so by a margin of 20-1. The team was managed by Kristen Torres and was coached by Mike Mann and Loretta Washington. The team roster is as follows:
Peyton Mann Laila Washington Sofia Ayabarreno Adrienne Ortiz Laney Sweeney Ryan Torres Kylie Chavez Katie Coldiron Ainsley Doornik Ava Fisher Zoey Colburn Bailey Osbourne Erin Garcia
Presentation to the La Verne
Little League Senior Baseball
Mayor Hepburn, behalf of the City Council recognized and congratulated the La Verne Little League Senior Baseball Team. The Senior Little League is the highest division of Little League, and it’s the last chance for any youth player to play and advance to the World Series. Little League has had Seniors for the past 5 years and this year the team advanced the furthest of any team. They went undefeated in the regular season and advanced to the District Tournament. In District they beat Pomona twice to win the District Title and advance to the Sectional Tournament. In the Sectional Tournament they went 4-1 to advance to the State Tournament. In the State Tournament the team went 4-2 to advance to the West Region Tournament. In the West Region Tournament, the team went 2-2. The team was managed by Branden Mulder and was coached by Joshua Alba and Kevin Duffield. The team roster is as follows:
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Carter Alba Corbin Duffield Austin Owens Cody White
Dominic Garcia Diego Vasquez Colton Perez Daniel Munoz
Ashton Romero Jason Montoya Aaron Duran Camden Farina
Jack Rudometkin Spencer Savage Jordan Young Jarrett Kozma Matthew Hester Gavin Reeve Jayden Rodriguez-Bernal
4. Adjournment at 6:37 p.m., and the City Council immediately recessed before the regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
By Lupe Gaeta Estrella
Assistant City Clerk
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA VERNE
Monday, October 3, 2022
________________________________________________
1. A regular meeting of the La Verne City Council was reconvened and called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 6:48 p.m.
2. Council Members present: Mayor Tim Hepburn
Mayor Pro Tem Rick Crosby
Council Member Wendy Lau
Council Member Steven Frank Johnson
Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita
Absent: None.
Advisory personnel present: Interim City Manager Jess Duff Assistant City Manager JR Ranells
City Attorney Robert L. Kress
Assistant City Clerk Lupe Gaeta Estrella
Community Development Director Eric Scherer
Principal Planner Candice Bowcock
3. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Tim Hepburn.
Introduction of Newly Appointed
Deputy Fire Chief Brandon
Coatney
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, introduced newly appointed Deputy Fire Chief Brandon Coatney. Brandon was appointed Deputy Fire Chief on October 3, 2022. His primary responsibility will be operations. He has 26 years of experience, most recently serving as a Deputy Fire Chief of Operations in the Orange County area, and serving as the California Fire Chiefs Association Operations Section President. His wife pinned his badge.
The City Council along with Fire Chief Nigg welcomed the Deputy Fire Chief Brandon Coatney to the City of La Verne.
4. Announcements of Upcoming
Community Events
Sherry Best, La Verne Historical Society President, announced they would be hosting a “Dia De Los Muertos” event at Hillcrest Homes on October 10, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.; and on October 18, 2022, there will be an excursion to visit the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum.
Leah Skinner, La Verne Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, announced they would be holding their annual “Taste of La Verne” Food Festival on October 19, 2022, and their 3rd annual Taste of La Verne Restaurant week Event, October 20-23, 2022.
Danita Beauchamp, La Verne resident, announced that the Fairplex is holding their Octoberfest event from October 7-22, 2022.
5. Consent Calendar It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Lau, and unanimously carried to accept, approve, or act on the Consent Calendar items.
City Council Minutes City Council Minutes of the Regular and Adjournment of meetings of September 19, 2022, were received and approved.
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Register of Audited Demands Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $2,357,857.37 dated September 15, 2022, and in the amount of $443,406.23 dated September 22, 2022. Approved as recommended by Finance Director Lopez.
Old Town La Verne Business
Improvement District
Appointment
Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Appointment - Previous Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District (OTLVBID) Board Member Matthew Forgey, a representative of the Third Street Wine Shop elected not to seek re-appointment upon his term’s expiration. The City solicited applications for the vacancy from the OTLVBID members and the general public. Only one application was received by long-term OTLVBID member and business owner George Henderson.
It was recommended by the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District’s Advisory Board that the Mayor appoint George Henderson to the vacant seat effective June 30, 2024, with the approval of the City Council.
Approved.
Staff recommended approval and passage of the following Resolutions:
Resolution No. 22-73,
Adopting a Standardized
Conflict of Interest Code for
Designated Employees
Resolution No. 22-73 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A STANDARDIZED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR
DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE - Every two-years, the City of La Verne is required to review its Conflict of Interest Code to determine if any changes are necessary. Staff consulted with the City Attorney and Department Heads to determine necessary amendments to the list of designated filers. The changes reflected in Appendix “A” attached to Resolution No. 22-73, are the result of the following: Approved.
Removed Added Community Services Director Community Services Coordinator Deputy Fire Marshal Community Services Manager Recreation Coordinator Deputy Fire Chief Fire Marshal
Fire Safety Specialist – Part-time
Assistant City Clerk Estrella recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-73, updating the standardized conflict of interest code for designated employees. Approved as recommended.
6. American Recovery Act -
Small Business Rescue
Program Update
Principal Planner Bowcock reported on the American Recovery Act and Small Business Rescue Program request to update. At the City Council meeting held on February 22, 2022, staff presented the Small Business Rescue Program using a portion of the City's allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The program has been operating successfully since March of 2022 and has assisted over 61 businesses. Staff has been working with the Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of La Verne (ULV) to develop an update to the program. There is also a need to redirect the remaining funds to Fire Station 1 Gender Compliance Project.
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Principal Planner Bowcock recommended that the City Council approve the update to the Small Business Rescue Program, as follows:
The business must have been mandated to shut down during the COVID- 19 pandemic.
The business has a minimum of at least one employee and does not exceed a maximum of fifty (50) full or full-time equivalent employees (two part-time employees’ equal one full- time employee).
The number of additional grant participants will be limited to the amount of funding (up to $100,000) allocated to the program.
The business must submit the application, and all required supporting documentation on or before December 1, 2022.
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment.
There was none.
It was moved by Lau, seconded by Crosby, and unanimously carried to approve the updates to the Small Business Rescue Program and that the City Council approve the reallocation of the remaining unused Small Business Rescue Program ARPA funds (about $300,000), after the close of the program on December 1, 2002, to the Fire Station 1 Gender Compliance project.
7. Public Comment This was the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on items not listed in any other place on the agenda.
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment.
There were public comments at the meeting. (To hear what was said during public comment, please visit the City’s website to view the archived Council meeting.)
One public comment received by email is attached.
8. Council Comments Please Note: Only partial Council comments are noted below. To hear the rest of their comments, please visit the City’s website to view the archived Council meeting.
Council Member Lau stated that it was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She reported on the dates and times of the Active Transportation Committee, Tri- City Mental Health Authority and the Youth and Family Action Committee meetings. She also spoke about the City’s Trunk or Treat event, and other community events.
Mayor Pro Tem Crosby stated that he met with the residents of the Twin Oaks and Casitas Mobile Home Parks and will be meeting with the residents of the Fountain Mobile Home Park on Friday. He also spoke about the upcoming City and community events.
Council Member Johnson also spoke about the upcoming City and Community events and that he planned on attending.
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Council Member Kashifalghita spoke about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and thanked the La Verne Police and Fire Departments for their support and fundraising efforts for breast cancer. He reported that he was looking into obtaining a grant to purchase Automatic Emergency Defibrillators for the City’s youth sport teams.
Mayor Hepburn thanked Chief Nigg for all his efforts building up the Fire Department and for recruiting a new Fire Deputy Chief. He reported that the La Verne Red Devil Pizza Restaurant would be donating 20% of their proceeds toward breast cancer supporting the La Verne Police Department Pink Patch fundraiser on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. He also spoke about the upcoming City and Community events.
9. Closed Session At 7:26 p.m., the La Verne City Council recessed to Closed Session for the following:
Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6).
Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney
Employee Organization(s): La Verne Firefighters’ Association.
10. Adjournment to a Closed Session on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. for City Council to interview Applicants for City Manager.
Respectfully submitted,
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, CMC
Assistant City Clerk
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Danita A. Beauchamp
2516 Amherst Street
La Verne, CA 91750
Sep|Fmbet27,2022
Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro-Tem
Tim Hepburn. Mayor
Steve Johnson, Councilmember
Meshal Kashifu lghita, Councilmember
Wendy Lau, Councilmember
Jess Duff, lnterim City Manager
JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
Lupe Eskella, Assistant City Clerk
RE: City of La Verne Forensic Audit offered by California Assemblymember Mr. Chris Holden's office Respectfully
Dear City Council Members, Mayor Pro-Tem, and Mayor and City Staff:
I am formally requesting the city council instruct the staff to place the subject of the free forensic audit that was offered by Mr. Chris XotOen,s officl on the next city council's agenda for the meeting scheduled on Monday, Octobet 3,2022 I have several reasons for this request. Mr. Holden is in the middle of an election and our city may miss out on the ofportunity to cof fect on this offer, should he lose his race, which is a viable possibility. This was also a promise Mayor Hlpburn made during his campaign, as well as the two other council members who were part of his "team", Steve Johnson and Meshal Kashifalghita, who agreed with him in that regard' I think the greatest concern for my request for the forensic audit is due to the previous employment history of Finance Director, Mirla pendleton. She was a whistleblower when she worked for the county of Riverside, for which she was fired. Sire sued the county for unlavyful termination and won her case. The fact that she was "fired' by the city of La Verne begs the question, was her termination over her potential for blowing the whistle once again? I do not believe in coincidences and when numerous different council members and city staff all use the exact same verbiage in regards to the financial status of the city, 'great place"; it reads as if this was scripted. When Ms. Pendleton-and the department heads spoke at the budget presentation, I sensed a very high level of apprehension on her behalf lf I am not mistaken' it was onty a day or two fo-llowing the budget presentation, that she was then terminated. was she kept on just for "pp""ri,,r""r
i, present the budget and-to meet the state requirements? There are many unanswered questions' lf the city iS in such a "great plac€" financially as everyone is claiming (current, and past councjl members and staff)' what is the hirm in having a-n audit conducted? I realize there would be additional work for the staff but with the city offering ii"*p"r"n"y 1as stited in the city's mission statement) I don't understand why the city would choose to not pursue this topic, especiaity with no cost to the city and so many residents who have already requested it and those who are in agreement with this topic.
The fact that there have been numerous instances where Proposition A transportation funds have been sold to other cities for $.75 on the dollar so the funds can be used in the general fund also seems odd. lf the city's budgetary stature is in such a "great place' why are the additional funds necessary? The fact that same auditor conducts the annual audit and says things look good, is notenough. .A forensic audit would scrutinize the tiniest of discrepancies and I believe this request is fair and within our rightrs as citizens of the city Should the city,s finances be found without error or fraud then the city can put the residents'.minds at ease and put an end to all of the requests. Then can the city focus on how to improve the city's rating as we are listed in near the bottom' I look foMard to your responses, as well as seeing this as an agenda item for the city council to vote upon at the next scheduled city council meeting.
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CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS
9t2912022
DEMANDS PRESENTED HAVE BEEN APPROVED CONSISTENT WITH THE CITYS PURCHASING/T'UNDING POLICY AND HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR ACCURACY AND PROPER APPROVAL.
SUMMARY OF DEMANDS
LARGEST IO CITY DEMAND PAYMENTS OTHER THAN PAYROLL AND REI.-ATED BENEFITS.
AMOUNT ISSUED TO DESCRIPTION
1. 2.
J.
4. 5.
6. 7.
8. 9.
10. t56,240.44
99,254.50
22,804.50
17,267.28
14,904.40
t4,904.40
s,6s6.20
s,475.00
s,296.63
4,312.00
41,806.7s
LOS ANGELES COI,]NTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES
ROB CLARK CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN,INC
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
LOS ANGELES COUNTYPUBLIC WORKS
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
MORROWMEADOWS CORP
INDUCTIVE AUTOMATION
OTHERDEMANDS
FIRE DISPTACH SERVICES . JULY 2O22TO JUNE 2023
T.A. HIDTA PERSONNEL SERVICES - SEPTEMBER 2023
FIRE STATION 3 REMODEL. PAINT AND FLOORING
LA HIDTA I.,ITILITIES - JANUARY 2O22TO APPJL2O22
LA HIDTA RENTAL CAR SERVICES - SEPTEMBER 2O22TO AUGUST 2023 LA HIDTA RENTAL CAR SERVICES - SEPTEMBER 2022 TO AUGUST 2023 LABOR AND EQUIPMENT CHARGES THROUGH AUGUST 2022
OFF CYCLE PUMPING TEST SERVICES - II]LY 2022
CONTROL PANEL TEST AND REPAIR
BASIC CARE SUPPORT PLAN RENEWAL. OCTOBER 2022 TO OCTOBER 2023 s 387,922.10
DEMANDS OF $97I,159.27 WERE PAID FOR PAYROLL AND EMPLOYEE BENEEIT RELATED ITEMS.
DEMANDS OF $6,303.72 WERE PAID ON BEHALF OF LAIMPACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE OPERATIONS.
WITH SECTION 37202, I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REGISTER OF AUDITED
CHRISTY
FINANCE DIRECTOR
IN
40 October 17, 2022, Council Meeting
CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A
CHECK NO. AMOUNT ISSUED TO
912912022
161 184 $
l6r 185
l6t 186
16ll87
161188
l6r 189
l6l r90
l6l r91
t6tt92
l61 193
t6tt94
l6r 195
l6l 196
t6tt97
l6l 198
l61 199
161200
t6l20t
16t202
161203
16t204
161205
161206
161207
161208
161209
t6t210
t6t2tt
t6t2t2
t6t2t3
t6r2t4
t6t2t5
t6t2t6
t61217
l6l2l 8
l6t2t9
t61220
t6t22t
161222
161223
161224
161225
161226
t61227
16t228
161229
161230
t6t23t
161232
161233
161234
161235
t61236
16t237
t61238
r61239
300.00
2s0.00
1,500.00
289.65
375.25
30.00 225.00
2,250.00
64.8t
84.00 l3 r .84
419.90
275.00
2,976.12
262.6s
339.01
3,200.00
t72.40
2,364.12
200.00
554.t6
4,312.00
500.00
100.00
900.00
100.00
I ,581.49
120.00
895.00
156,240.44
5,656.20
185.00
83.08 5,296.63
23t.65
1,216.00
414.10
22,804.50
217.62
10.91 126.47
5,475.00
250.00
500.00
96.40 I10.00
2,190.00
1,425.53
1,308.66
349.99
2s0.00
17,267.28
14,904.40
14,904.40
9.64 1,009.05
AJ'S ENTERTAINMENT
APODACA, RAYMOND
AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SO. CALIFORNIA
B&E ALIGNMENT, BRAKE, TIRE & WHEEL
BESTWAY LAUNDRY SOLUTIONS
BET'|E DONOVAN
CALIFORNIA PEST MANAGEMENT,INC.
CDCE
COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC
CYNTHIAAGUILAR
DANIELS TIRE SERVICE
DATAPROSE,INC.
EDDIE W. SHAW, ESQ.
EKMAN, ROBBIN
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
FULLER TRUCK ACCESSORIES
GARCIA, DAVID
GORM,INC.
HECTORALAS
HOLLIDAY ROCK CO.
INDUCTIVE AUTOMATION
JAQUELYNE MEDINA
KENT WELLING
LAGUNA TACOS
LARRY WOODARD
LESLIE'S POOLMART, INC.
LINDA ANDRADE
LOPEZ CONCRETE PUMPING, INC.
LOS ANGELES COLINTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
LYNN CHASTAIN
METRO HONDA
MORROWMEADOWS CORP
PEREZ II, EUGENE
PREMIER FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
REGIONAL TAP SERVICE CENTER
ROB CLARK CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN,INC
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SANDERS LOCK & KEY
SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS INC
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
TERRIQUEZ, RIGO
THE DOMINGUEZ GROUP
VERIZON CONNECT NWF, INC.
VERONICADELRIO
WITHERS & SANDGREN LTD.
XYLEM DEWATERING SOLUTIONS, INC.
CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
CORNERSTONE POLYGRAPH
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
ENTERPRISE RENT.A-CAR
ENTERPRISE RENT.A-CAR
FEDEX
GOVCONNECTION,INC.
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CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A
CHECKNO. AMOUNT ISSUED TO
9/2912022
387,922.10
6,303.72
Total Demand $ 394,225.82
Payroll and Emplovee Benefit
HUNTER, JASON
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
RFI COMMUNICATIONS AND SECURITY
SOCAL SHERD LLC
VICTORIA GALYEZ
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
BEE REMOVERS
BRENNTAG PACIFIC,INC.
COLLEGIATE PRESS
GRAINGER
HARRINGTON INDSTzuAL PLASTICS, LLC
HASA,INC.
HI-WAY SAFETY,INC.
LA VERNE POWER EQUIPMENT, TNC.
POMONA TRUCK & AUTO SUPPLY
STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES
WESTRUX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Total LAIMPACT Demands
161240
161241
16t242
161243
t6t25t
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
1,581.00
58.52 t23.60
75.00 189.00
438.35
14.31 125.00
2,695.19
49.60 521.73
1,781.09
2,651.40
831.81
50.00 134.48
99,254.50
t42.t7
16t250
PAYROLL
BANK DRAFT
BANK DRAFT
BANK DRAFT
BANK DRAFT
BANKDRAFT
BANK DRAFT
BANK DRAFT
EFT
Total
9.00 604,153.69
132,368.63
45,303.85
1,502.76
151,862.45
24,374.60
4,504.79
2,146.49
4,933.01
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
PAYROLL 09 / t 1 12022- 09 I 24 t2022
UNITED STATES TREASURY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STATE DISBURSEMENT BDOOO5689
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INS ROTH
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INS INSURANCE
CHARLES SCHWAB BANK
$ 971,t59.27
Break down of standard providers and the benefits they provide Provider Benefits Description
A.C. Newman Co.
Delta Dental
The Hartford
Health Net
Kaiser
Wage Works
US Treasurey
State of California
Mass Mutual A
Mass Mutual B
Mass Mutual Roth
Lincoln National
Fire/Police/La Verne
Accidental Death Life Insurance
Employee dental insurance coverage
Life Insurance Policy
Employee health insurance
Employee health insurance
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) deductions
Employee federal tax withholdings
Employee state income tax, unemployment insurance and child support/garnishments 40lA plan
4578 plan
Roth plan
Replacement Social Security plan
Employee Group Dues
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CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A
CHECK NO. AMOI.'NT ISSUED TO
9/29/2022
LAIMPACT Law Enforcement Task Force Demands
16124
161246
161247
t61248
161249
Total
433.82
3,600.00
1,038.90
100.00
l3 l .00
$ 6,303.72
BANK OF AMERICA
FIRSTTWO,INC
LOS ANGELES COLNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
T-MOBILE USA,INC.
TOTAL NETWORK SOLUTIONS
LAIMPACT demands are paid from federal asset forfeiture dollars allocated to LAIMPACT crime prevention activities. These funds are not City funds and are not available for City use outside of LAIMPACT activities.
43 October 17, 2022, Council Meeting
CITY OF LA VERNE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, October 17, 2022 - 6:30 p.m.
La Verne City Hall - Council Chambers,
3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 596-8726 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Regular Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
To facilitate public participation for those who do not wish to attend in person, the meeting will still be made available virtually to residents. Below are the following opportunities on how to participate:
1) View the meeting through the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org and click on the green “Council Meeting Live Stream” button.
2) Individuals can email their comments to the Assistant City Clerk at [email protected] up to noon on the day of the meeting. Those comments will be shared with City Council in advance of the City Council meeting and included as part of the permanent record. Please be advised that public comments submitted by emails or any other format to the City ar e public records that will be made available for public viewing. 3) Individuals who wish to share their comments directly during the meeting may do so by emailing the Assistant City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofla verne.org with their phone number and the item(s) they wish to speak on. Requests will be accepted before and throughout the meeting and staff will call you back at the appropriate time. Once items are considered by the City Council, no further public c omment on that matter will be accepted. A time limit of 3- minutes is set for all public comments.
4) If you wish to participate via Zoom, you will need to register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5txIDgNqTe-4bPqZsKP6jw before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2022, and please be aware that space is limited. You will have the ability to watch the meeting in real time and raise your hand to request to c omment as appropriate on the current agenda item(s). Once it is your turn to speak, you will be brought into the meeting and have the ability to turn your video on when called upon.
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem
Wendy Lau, Council Member
Steve Johnson, Council Member
Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member
www.cityoflaverne.org
(909) 596-8726 - Phone
(909) 596-8740 - Fax
City Hall Council Chamber
3660 D Street
La Verne, CA 91750
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, Monday, October 17, 2022, Page 2
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. R
OLL CALL: C
ouncil Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Steven Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Crosby, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
4. P
RESENTATIONS
P
resentation of the City of La Verne’s Draft Housing Element Update by Amanda Tropiano, Principal from De Novo Planning Group. (Power Point Presentation is attached).
5. A
NNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS (Any person who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the general public may do so at this t ime)
6. CO
NSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
a.City Council Minutes of the Regular and Adjourned meetings of October 3, 2022, to be received and approved.
b. R
egister of Audited Demands in the amount of $394,225.82 dated September 29, 2022, approval recommended by Finance Director Lopez.
7. P
UBLIC COMMENTS/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - This is the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on items not listed in any other place on the agenda. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or set for discussion at a later date. Please email your public comment to t he
A
ssistant City Clerk at [email protected]. Your public comment will be shared with th e City Council and included as part of the permanent record. If you wish to speak, email your phone number and staff will call you back. There is a 3-minute time limit on public comments.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, Monday, October 17, 2022, Page 3
8. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS - Each Council Member may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern. Thi s is also the time for Council Members to report on conferences and/or meetings they have attended.
9. ADJOURNMENT to Friday, October 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. for City Manager Interviews.
THENEXT REGULAR MEETING of the La Verne City Council
is scheduled for Monday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m.
ADVISORY STAFF
____ Jesse Duff, Interim City Manager
____ JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
____ Robert Kress, City Attorney
____ Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
____ Anthony Ciotti, Interim Public Works Director
____ Eric Scherer, Director of Community Development
____ Christy Lopez, Finance Director
____ Colleen Flores, Police Chief
____ Christopher Nigg, Fire Chief
____ Yvonne Duran, Community Services Manager
____ Cody Howing, City Engineer
Posting Statement: On October 11, 2022, a true and correct copy of this Agenda was posted on the bulletin board at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and on the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org.
Draft Housing
Element
Presentation
La Verne City Council
October 17, 2022
Housing
Element
Update Project
Timeline
Housing Element Update Timeline
Phase 1
• Work with
regional
agency (SCAG)
to determine
local housing
responsibilities
• Initiate public
outreach
Phase 2
• Evaluate
existing
conditions
• Review
existing plans
and programs
• Virtual
Workshop
Phase 3
• Prepare Draft
Housing
Element
Update
Phase 4
• Public Review
• State Review
and approval
Phase 5
• Council
Presentation
• Public
Hearings
• State
Certification
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT (ONGOING)
Sep-Dec 2019 Jan-Dec 2020 Jan-Dec 2021 Oct 2021-
Oct 2022
Oct-Nov 2022
The City initiated a comprehensive update to its General Plan in 2017 Draft goals, policies and actions for all elements except Housing were developed with the General Plan Advisory Committee
Public and
State Review
Process
December 2, 2021: Draft Housing Element made available to the public and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) February 1, 2022: City received comments from HCD on the Draft Housing Element
February 18, 2022: City posted first Subsequent Draft for public review March-July, 2022: City worked with HCD to address outstanding items July 28, 2022: City posted second Subsequent Draft for public review August 5, 2022: City submitted second Subsequent Draft to HCD for formal review
September 21, 2022: City posted minor modifications to the second Subsequent Draft for public review
September 29, 2022: City submitted minor modifications to HCD September 30, 2022: City received official confirmation from HCD that the Draft Housing Element will comply Housing Element Law upon adoption Regional
Housing
Element
Certification
Status
6th Cycle Housing Element Update Compliance Summary as of October 6, 2022
San Diego Region (due in April 2022, before AFFH guidelines in place): 19 agencies, 8 in compliance (42%)
SCAG Region: 196 agencies, 42 in compliance (21%)
Imperial County: 8 agencies, 5 in compliance (62%)
LA County: 89 agencies, 19 in compliance (21%)
Orange County: 35 agencies, 9 in compliance (25%)
Riverside County: 29 agencies, 1 in compliance (3%)
San Bernardino County: 24 agencies, 6 in compliance (24%) Ventura County: 11 agencies, 2 in compliance (18%)
Housing
Element
Background
What is a
Housing
Element?
The Housing Element is part
of the General Plan and looks
at housing needs within La
Verne
It lays out the City’s housing
policies and identifies goals
and programs that guide
housing related actions
Each City and County in
California is required to
update its Housing Element
periodically; La Verne must
update it every eight years
What is
Included in a
Housing
Element
Update?
The 2021-2029 Housing Element must:
1. Ensure there is adequate land to meet the housing needs
2. Have programs to facilitate affordable housing development
3. Mitigate government constraints on housing development
4. Promote equal access to housing and demonstrate the City’s commitment to affirmatively furthering fair housing
Our Role in
Regional
Housing
The Housing Element is the City’s plan for meeting its “fair share” of regional housing needs as determined by the State of California Determination of “fair share” starts with the State calculating the future housing need for each region over the planning period (2021-2029)
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) develops methodology for distributing the regional housing needs to all cities in the region
SCAG’s methodology, in part is based on socioeconomic information like population trends, household income, home prices, and commute patterns
Our Role in
Regional
Housing
La Verne receives a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) from SCAG and must show that there is enough land zoned for housing to accommodate its RHNA
The RHNA is also broken down into annual income affordability levels which tell the City how many units need to be designated for each income level (based on a family of 4):
Very Low Income (0-50% AMI): $0-$59,100 ($30/hr)
Low Income (51-80% AMI): $59,101 - $94,600 ($48/hr)
Moderate Income (81-120% AMI): $94,601 - $96,000 ($49/hr) Above Moderate Income (above 120% AMI): $96,001+ ($49/hr +) * The 2021 “average median income” (AMI) for Los Angeles County is $80,000 Our Role in
Regional
Housing
La Verne’s state-mandated RHNA for the 2021-2029 Planning Period is 1,343 units
48.5% of the City’s RHNA is dedicated to Very Low or Low-Income Households
Income Level 2021-2029
La Verne RHNA
Very Low-Income Households 413
Low-Income Households 238
Moderate-Income Households 223
Above Moderate-Income Households 469
Total 1,343
How do we
Meet Our
Housing
Needs?
Who Builds
Housing?
The City of La Verne does not build housing
The private market builds housing
La Verne “sets the stage” for housing developers to build projects in line with the City’s General Plan (including its Housing Element), zoning ordinance, and other planning documents like Specific Plans
Housing Types –
Scale & Density
Homes come in a variety of different scales and densities Different people and lifestyles are attracted to different types of housing choices
Communities can offer a variety of housing types to meet the various needs of their residents
For La Verne to attract employers, the City needs housing options that attract a variety of people and income levels
Housing Types
Single-family Multi-family
Mixed Use
Accessory Dwelling Unit Duplex
Can you tell which is an
affordable housing project
and which is market-rate
housing?
Housing Types
Projects that are
“affordable” can still be
well-designed and fit in
with the surrounding
community
Housing
Element
Organization
Structure of
the 2021-2029
Housing
Element
Part 1 – Housing Plan
Goals and Policies
Housing Programs
Quantified Objectives
Part 2 – Background Report
5th Cycle Accomplishments
Housing Needs Assessment
Constraints to Housing Development
Housing Resources
Assessment of Fair Housing and AFFH Analysis
Goals and
Policies
Goal 1: A City that preserves and improves its existing housing stock and neighborhoods
Goal 2: A community with a variety of housing options for people of different economic segments and needs.
Goal 3: A City with minimized constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.
Goal 4: A community with a diversity of housing opportunities that satisfy the physical, social, and economic needs of existing and future residents of La Verne.
Goal 5: A City that affirmatively furthers fair housing and provides equal housing opportunities for all residents.
Housing
Programs
The Housing Plan includes 29 Programs to implement the City’s housing goals and policies
Organized into five topic areas that respond to City goals 24 programs carry-over from 5th Cycle Housing Element 5 new programs to address State requirements
Program 5. Replacement of Affordable Housing Units
Program 22. Residential Development Monitoring Program Program 25. Project Approval on Sites Previously Identified Program 28. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Program 29. General Plan Update and Consistency
Part 2 –
Background
Report
Sections 1-4 provide updated information including
demographics, constraints, and analysis of housing need Section 5 – Housing Resources describes RHNA strategy Section 6 – Fair Housing Analysis
RHNA
Strategy
Current Progress Towards the RHNA
Projects constructed/under construction since 7/1/2021 Projects approved/entitled but not yet built
Accommodating Remaining RHNA
Proposed projects
Accessory dwelling units/junior accessory dwelling units Sites in the Old Town La Verne Specific Plan
The City has demonstrated that there is sufficient land appropriately zoned to accommodate the City’s RHNA; no sites have been proposed for rezoning
Proposed Site
Inventory
Extremely
Very
Low/Very
Low Income
(0-50% AMI)
Low Income
(51-80%
AMI)
Moderate
Income (81 -
120% AMI)
Above
Moderate
income
(121%+ AMI)
Total
2021-2029 RHNA 414 239 223 470 1,346
Credits 6 5 13 161 185
Remaining RHNA after Credits
Applied 408 234 210 309 1,161
Strategy 1: Proposed Projects 1 0 1 23 25
Strategy 2: ADUs 22 42 2 26 92
Strategy 3: Old Town La Verne
Specific Plan Sites 950 157 151 1,258
Total Site Strategy Capacity 1,015 160 200 1,375
Total Capacity for the 6
th Cycle
(Credits and Sites) 1,026 173 361 1,560
Remaining RHNA by Income
Category 0 (surplus of 373 units) 50 109 159
Remaining RHNA After
Surplus from Lower Income
Units Applied
0 (surplus of 214) 0 0 0
Next Steps
Public
Hearings and
State Review
October 17, 2022: City Council
presentation on the Draft
2021-2029 Housing Element
November 2, 2022: Tentative
Planning Commission Hearing
November 21, 2022: Tentative
City Council Hearing
November 20, 2022: Return
Adopted Housing Element to
HCD for official certification
Note: Any modifications to the
Draft will require additional
review by HCD (certification is
not guaranteed)
General Plan
Update
With confirmation of the Housing Element and the site inventory, work on the General Plan Update can proceed
Prepare and publish the Notice of Preparation of the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Initiate analysis of the Proposed Land Use Plan as presented and confirmed by the GPAC, Planning Commission, and City Council in late 2019
Prepare the EIR and circulate the Draft Policy Document and EIR for public review (Spring 2023)
Present the project to the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption (Summer 2023)
Draft Housing
Element
Presentation
La Verne City Council
October 17, 2022