La Verne City Council
December 5, 2022

Agenda And Agenda Packet
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET 2022-12-05 18-30_.PDF
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2022-12-05 18-30_.PDF

1. Documents:

Table of Contents
Agenda 2
Agenda Items
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29 31
37 43
53 85
5a. City Council Minutes
5b. Register of Audited Demands
5c. Christmas Parade Route
5d1. Reso.22-78,CEA MOU Amendment
5d2. Reso.22-79, Holiday Half Marathon
5d3. Reso.22-80, Community Risk Specialist
5d4. Reso.22-81, Police Services Study
6a. Ord.1113, Revision to Nuisance Abatement
6b. Urgency Ord.1114, LACO Building Code
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1 City Council Agenda Packet, Monday, December 5, 2022

CITY OF LA VERNE

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, December 05, 2022 - 6:30 p.m.

La Verne City Hall - Council Chambers,
3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in front of City Hall prior to the regular City Council meeting.

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.

T
o 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) V
iew the meeting through the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org and click on the green “Council Meeting Live Stream” button.
2) I
ndividuals 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 advanc e 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 emailin g t
he Assistant City Clerk at [email protected] 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 f
urther 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_fAxVfJDlQFSi8HC4lgsDYw before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 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
t
he 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. 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. 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 .)

5. CO
NSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be en
acted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
a. C
ity Council Minutes of November 21, 2022, to be received and filed. b. R
egister of Audited Demands in the amount of $1,252,013. 39 dated November 10, 2022, in the amount of $539,959.28 dated November 17, 2022; and in the amount of $3,373,419.61 dated November 24, 2022, approval recommended by Finance Director Lopez. c. C
hristmas Parade Route Designation - Consistent with actions in prior years and per th e Police Chief’s recommendation, the Council is requested to authorize a “Parade Route” designation throughout the City for the Christmas Morning program.

C
ommunity Services Manager Duran recommends that the City Council designate the streets in the City of La Verne as a parade route on Sunday, December 25, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to complete the Christmas Morning Program. d. Staff recommends approval and passage of the following Resolutions:

1.Resolution No. 22 -78 - A RESO LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

EXECUTION OF A SIDE LETTER AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL AND THE LA VERNE CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (LVCEA) - As part of last year’s labor negotiations with the La Verne City Employees’ Association (LVCEA), the City Council committed to meeting and conferring regarding water certification incentive pay. Staff has reached agreement with LVCEA based o n the City Council’s direction and is now seeking formal approval.

A
ssistant City Manager Ranells recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 22-78 approving a Side Letter Agreement amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees’ Association.
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2. Resolution No. 22 -79 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH A RUNNING LEGACY LLC FOR THE 202 2 HOLIDAY HALF MARATHON. The City Council is requested to consider a street closure for the 2022 Holiday Half Marathon. A Running Legacy Inc. has submitted a request to use portions of Puddingstone Drive for the purpose of a marathon on Sunday, December 11, 2022. The request specifically involves the closure of the eastbound lanes of Puddingstone Drive from Van Dusen Road to Fairplex Drive between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. the day of the event. The race is expected to draw up to 6,000 participants.

Community Development Director Scherer recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22 -79 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement with A Running Legacy Inc. permitting the Holiday Half Marathon on specified streets.

3. Resolution No. 22 -80
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A

CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY FOR COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION SPECIALIST - As a result of evolving disaster management demands, and associated technical knowledge required to reduce the City’s exposure to public safety risk, the City needs to implement a Community Risk Reduction Specialist position. In accordance with the City’s personnel rules and regulations, such additions requi re formal City Council approval.

Fire Chief Nigg recommends that the City Co uncil adopt Resolution No. 22 -80, approving a class specification and salary for Community Risk Reduction Specialist and authorize a budget allocation in the 2022-2023 approved budget.

4. Resolution No. 22 -81
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN

AGREEMENT WITH MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP TO CONDUCT A POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING/SERVICES STUDY - A request f or a summary quote to conduct a Police Services Study was sent to three reputable firms. This document is necessary to provide the City and Departments’ current objective data to compare our existing service delivery model to the industry standard and use the report to assess the future police service needs for the City of La Verne.

Police Chief Flores recommends that the City Co uncil adopt Resolution No. 22 -81, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with Matrix Consulting Group, a qu alified and experienced consulting firm, and appropriate $60,000 from the general fund to complete the study.
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6. OTHER MATTERS

a. Ordinance No. 1113 – Revision of Nuisance Abatement Ordinance – La Verne’s nuisance abatement ordinance ha s not been updated in several years. The State Legislature provides remedies, including costs recovery for abatement of public nuisances, that the current municipal code does not currently account for . T his comprehensive ordinance provides the City with the widest range of options for abatement and cost recovery.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City Council should introduce, waive further reading, and place on first reading Ordinance No.
1113, a mending Chapter 9.40 of Title 9 of the
La Verne Municipal Code relating to property
maintenance and public nuisance.

Ordinance No . 1113 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE,

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AMENIDNG CHAPTER 9.40 OF
TITLE 9 OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND
PUBLIC NUISANCE.

b. Adoption by Urgency Ordinance No. 1114 of the 2023 Los Angeles County Building Code and 2022 Fire Code and Green Building Code by Reference - The adoption of the 2023 Los Angeles County Building and Fire Code and the 2022 California Fire C ode and Green Buildings Standards Code are necessary under the California Health and Safety Code.

These codes are established to provide the City of La Verne with the minimum construction and property maintenance standards that promote the health and welfare of the general public to make buildings more efficient in the use of materials and energy, and to reduce environmental impact during and after construction. Since the County recently amended these codes, it is necessary for the City to adopt these changes. Due to the State’s deadline of January 1, 2023, these standards must be adopted by urgency ordinance.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City Council should adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1114, adopting the 2023 Los Angeles County
Building Code and 2022 Fire Code and Green
Building Code by Reference, as follows:

Urgency Ordinance No. 1114 - An urgency
ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Verne
adopting by reference, pursuant to Government Code
Section 50022.2, the California Building Code (Title
26 Building Code of the Los Angeles County Code),
the California Electrical Code (Title 27 Electrical
Code of the Los Angeles County Code), the
California Plumbing Code (Title 28 Plumbing Code of
the Los Angeles County Code), the California
Mechanical Code (Tit le 29 Mechanical Code of the
Los Angeles County Code), the california residential
code (titlE 30 residential code of the los angeles
county code), the california green building code (title 24 part 11 of the california building standards code),
the California Fire Code (T itle 24, Part 9) and
adopting local amendments thereto.

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7. PUBLIC 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.

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

THENEXT REGULAR MEETING of the La Verne City Council
is scheduled for Monday, December 19, 2022, 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 November 29, 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.

6 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA VERNE
Monday, November 21, 2022
________________________________________________

1. A regular meeting of the La Verne City Council was called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 6:30 p.m.

2. Council Members present: Mayor Tim Hepburn
Mayor Pro 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
Police Captain Sam Gonzales
Community Services Manager Yvonne Duran

3. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hepburn.

4. Announcements of Upcoming
Community Events
Mayor Pro Tem Crosby announced that Bonita High School Choir would be holding a Yuletide concert on December 10, 2022 at the Bonita Center for the Arts.

Council Member Lau announced that the City of La Verne is looking for volunteers to assist in the delivery of goody bags to residents on Christmas Morning.

Council Member Kashifalghita announced that the La Verne Fire Department is holding their annual Spark of Love for Toys Drive. He stated that the donated toys would go to La Verne families.

Council Member Johnson announced that the La Verne Rotary Club gave out 75 Turkey dinners to families in need.

Mayor Hepburn announced that the La Verne All-Stars Softball Game with the La Verne Police and Fire Department and Holiday Toy Drive would be held in December. The toy drive will benefit the La Verne Firefighters Association’s Spark of Love toy drive. In addition, he announced that there will be a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown on December 3, 2022, and on December 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., the City will be holding its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. There will be free pictures with Santa and Bonita High School Chamber Singers will be performing.

5. Consent Calendar It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Johnson, and unanimously carried to accept, approve, or act on the Consent Calendar items.

City Council Minutes City Council Minutes of November 7, 2022, received and filed.

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Register of Audited Demands Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $2,150,704.30 dated October 27, 2022; and in the amount of $195,080.12 dated November 3, 2022, approved as recommended by Finance Director Lopez.

Extending Salary Continuation
to Permanent Employees
Called to Active Duty
Extending Salary Continuation to Permanent Employees Called to Active Duty - The City of La Verne previously extended veteran leave benefits for permanent employees called to active duty in support of United States military operations such as Enduring Freedom. The City was informed that one of its Public Works personnel has been called to active duty in support of military operations overseas. Authorization of this requires City Council approval for the extension of partial salary benefits during the entirety of the deployment.

Assistant City Manager Ranells recommended that the City Council approve an eleven (11) month extension of partial salary totaling $10,500 from the General Fund for the employee being called to active duty in support of military operations overseas. Approved as recommended.

Staff recommended approval and passage of the following Resolutions:

Resolution No. 22-75,
Authorizing a Memorandum of
Understanding with the County
of Los Angeles by and through
the Los Angeles County
Sheriff’s Department for
Participation in the Los Angeles
Taskforce for Regional
Autotheft Prevention (TRAP)
Team
Resolution No. 22-75 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BY AND THROUGH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN

THE LOS ANGELES TASKFORCE FOR REGIONAL AUTOTHEFT
PREVENTION (TRAP) TEAM - The Police Department values its participation and partnership with the various regional task forces comprised of department members from individual participating agencies. The Police Department seeks to add a police officer to the Los Angeles Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention (TRAP) Team.

Police Chief Flores recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 22-75, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of La Verne and the County of Los Angeles by and through the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to assign a Police Department member to TRAP on a full-time basis, and approve the hiring of an additional officer to backfill the Officer assigned. Approved as recommended.

Ordinance(s), Second Reading, approved as recommended, as follows:

Ordinance No. 1112,
Amending the Municipal Code
Regarding Personal Conduct
and Property Maintenance
Ordinance No. 1112 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PERSONAL CONDUCT
AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE - At the August 1, 2022 City Council meeting, the Police Department sought appropriations to utilize funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to address the homeless population within the community. The Police Department also recommended additional measures to assist the Department's Homeless Outreach Support Team (HOST) in maintaining the quality of life by adding and amending existing ordinances. On November 7, 2022, Ordinance No. 1112 was placed on first reading.

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Police Chief Flores recommended that the City Council approve Ordinance No 1112, amending the Municipal Code regarding personal conduct and property maintenance. Approved as recommended.

6. Public Hearing/2021-2029
Housing Element Update
Eric Scherer reported on the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. He stated that the Housing Element is a state-mandated element of the City’s General Plan and is required to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs for the City of La Verne. The document includes the City’s goals, policies, quantified objectives, and programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing. The Housing Element is the only element that must be updated at regular intervals or cycles (every 8 years).

The current adopted Housing Element for the 5th Cycle covers the period 2013-2021. Based on timeframes set by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the City must now adopt an updated Housing Element covering the 6th Cycle period 2021-2029.

He stated that the one public comment was received. He clarified that the Fairplex Specific plan has nothing to do with the Housing Element. They are two different matters.

Prior to adoption, the 2021-2029 Housing Element must be reviewed by the HCD and the City must consider and respond to the Department’s comments by making necessary modifications to comply with State Housing Law. City staff and the City’s consultant completed the First Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element in December 2021, which was circulated for a 30-day public review period and submitted to HCD for a State-mandated 60-day review. HCD provided comments on the First Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element in February 2022. The City then updated its 2021- 2029 Housing Element to respond to HCD’s comments and resubmitted its Second Draft 2021- 2029 Housing Element to HCD on August 5, 2022 for a second State-mandated 60-day review period. On September 30, 2022, the City received an official confirmation letter from HCD that the Second Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element will comply with the Housing Element Law upon adoption (Attachment E).

Generally, the updates to the Housing Element include compliance with state- mandated programs (e.g., Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing), updates to the housing unit counts, and other modifications to ensure that the document is in compliance with Housing Element law. State law also requires the Housing Element to identify sites suitable for development of all housing types, with capacity to satisfy the City’s regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) for the period 2021-2029 (6th Cycle).

Overall, the City has the ability to adequately accommodate its RHNA (at all income levels) within the City’s current general plan and zoning designations (including through adopted Specific Plans); no rezoning is proposed as part of this project.

According to the Assistant City Attorney Lisa Kranitz in a memorandum dated October 21, 2022 (Attachment C), “Failure to adopt a housing element leaves the City open to lawsuits, will prevent the City from retaining certain funding, subjects the City to fines, and allows affordable development to be built anywhere in the City regardless of zoning.

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City Council Minutes, Monday, November 21, 2022, Page 4.

In addition, in a recent article in the Daily Bulletin (Attachment F) it was stated that almost two-thirds of Southern California’s cities and counties have failed to meet the state housing plan deadline and what the consequences are for rezoning and loss of grants.

Amanda Tropiano, Principal from De Novo Planning Group reported on the City of La Verne’s draft Housing Element along with a PowerPoint slide presentation.

Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council should find the General Plan Amendment exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the activity is governed by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this policy document would have a significant effect on the environment, directly or indirectly.

Mayor Hepburn opened the public hearing and called for public comment.

Several public comments were received in opposition. (To hear what was said during public comment, please visit the City’s website to view the archived Council meeting.)

Two public comments received via email were received and are attached.

The City Council thanked the Community Development Department staff and De Novo Planning Group for all the work they did on the Housing Element.

It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Johnson, and carried by a vote of 4-1 (Kashifalghita No) to approve the Housing Element and approve 07- 22GPA to the City Council by adopting Resolution No. 22-77 (Attachment A).

Resolution No. 22-77,
Approving the General Plan
Amendment for the 6th Cycle
2021-2029 Housing Element
Resolution No. 22-77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 07-22GPA FOR THE 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND FINDING THE PROJECT TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA.

7. Approval of City Manager
Agreement
City Attorney Kress reported on the employment agreement with Kenneth Domer for the position of City Manager. He stated that after completing a comprehensive search for a new City Manager with the assistance of a professional executive recruitment firm, the City Council has unanimously selected Kenneth Domer as La Verne's next City Manager. The terms and conditions of Mr. Domer's employment are contained in an employment contract that was presented for Council approval.

Mayor Hepburn called for public comment on this matter.

There was public comment received at the meeting. (To hear what was said during public comment, please visit the City’s website to view the archived Council meeting.)

The City Council welcomed Kenneth Domer and they look forward to working with him. They thanked Interim City Manager Jesse Duff for his leadership and management of the City.
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It was moved by Kashifalghita, seconded by Lau, and unanimously carried to approve the City Manager employment agreement with Kenneth Domer and approve Resolution No. 22-76, authorizing an employment agreement with Kenneth Domer for the position of City Manager.

Resolution No. 22-76 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
KENNETH DOMER FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.

8. 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.)

9. Council Comments Mayor Pro Tem Crosby stated that they would fix the lighting of the flag in front of City Hall. He reported he attended Foothill Terrace Mobile Home park Neighborhood Watch meeting along with Police staff. He also reported that the City’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is on Monday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m. He sent his prayers to the victims of the Colorado Club Q Incident. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Council Member Kashifalghita reported on the Classic Car show held over the weekend. He said that Saturday, November 26, 2022, is Small Business Saturday and urged residents to shop and dine in La Verne. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Council Member Johnson reported on the Classic Car show held over the weekend and the opening of the new improved Mainero Square. He also spoke about the Turkey giveaway sponsored by Assembly Member Holden’s Office. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Council Member Lau reported on the Tri-City meeting and the amazing services they provide to the community. She also reported she attended the Fairplex Specific Plan Open House and the Classic Car show. She also spoke about the Turkey giveaway sponsored by Assembly Member Holden’s Office and that ULV Leo Pantry accepts food and cloth donations for the students.

She wished everyone to celebrate with family and stay safe.

Mayor Hepburn thanked the Community Development, Community Services and the Public Works Departments for their work on the Classic Car Show event. He spoke about the Turkey giveaway sponsored by Assembly Mem ber Holden’s Office and the Fairplex Specific Plan Open House. He stated that the Fairplex Specific Plan is concerning and it should be vetted. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

In closing, the Mayor Hepburn announced that the City’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony would be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., in front of City Hall. Santa and the Bonita High School Chambers Singers will be present.

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City Council Minutes, Monday, November 21, 2022, Page 6.

10. Closed Session At 8:37 p.m., the City Council met in a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for the following:

Conference with Labor Negotiators

Negotiators: Interim City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney

Employee Organization(s): La Verne City Employees Association, La Verne Police Officers’ Association, La Verne Police
Middle Management Association and all
unrepresented employees.

11. Adjournment at 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lupe Gaeta Estrella, CMC
Assistant City Clerk

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1n4n2,4t09 PM Mail - Lupe Estrella - Outlook
Re: Housing Element Comments
cynthia.gabaldon cgrme.com < [email protected] > Mon 7UL412022 3i53 PM
To: Rick Crosby - Agenda < [email protected] >;Tim Hepburn - Agenda <[email protected]>;Wendy Lau - Agenda <[email protected] >
Cc: Eric Scherer < [email protected] >;Jess Duff <[email protected] >;Candice Bowcock <[email protected] > [email protected] <[email protected] >;Jeff Allred <[email protected] >;[email protected] <[email protected] > [email protected] <[email protected]>;City Clerk <cityclerk@cityoflaverne'org> Elected Representatives -
At the planning Commission meeting I asked if there was a "response to comment" letter to be provided concerning the Housing Element.

I was told that the Planning Department had to be directed to do so.

I am asking at this time for a "response to comment" summary be provided and posted concerning all of the comments made on the Housing Element.

As this is a publicly reviewed document with a public comment period, the public should have the administrative record documentation complete.

As the Council will be voting on this element next Monday, the Public and Councilmembers, should have this available for review prior to making the decision.

Again, I do not have all of the elected emails, so I have to trust that you are forwarding this to those not copied on this email (Johnson, Kashifalghita, and Conrad) Thank you,
CYNthiA GAbAIdON PE, CPSWQ, CPESC, QSD/B QISB CGP/IGP TOR CG Resource Management and Engineering, lnc.
2105 Foothill Blvd Ste B- 135
La Verne, California 91750
909-4s5-8s20
From: cynthia.gabaldon cgrme.com
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 10:51 PM
To: Rick Crosby <[email protected]>; Tim Hepburn <tjh@gehled'com>; Wendy Lau <[email protected]>
Cc: Eric Scherer <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; Candice Bowcock <[email protected]>; jlorge@iasonlorgerealestate com <jlorge@jasonlorgerealestate'com>; Jeff Allred <[email protected]>; [email protected] <tallison@ laverne.edu>; jason@seawestinc'com <[email protected]>; City Clerk <cityclerk@cityofl averne'org> Subiect: Housing Element Comments
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Re-Zoning of the Sierra La Verne Golf Couse.

Let us address the Elephant in the room,

RECEIVED
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For many years now we have watched this once nice section of our city decay into a useless burdensome eyesore. lnstead of hearing the surrounding neighbors complain about down trees as a fire hazard and Mosquitoes, etc... lt is now time to turn this into a productive useful part of our wonder city.

Part 1 of the 2OZL-2O29 Housing Element is the City's "Housing Plan", which includes the goalS, policies, and programs the City will implement to address constraints and needs. The City's overarching objective is to ensure that decent, safe housing is available to all current and future residents at a cost that is within the reach of the diverse economic segments which comprise La Verne.

To Promote a variety of housing opportunities that accommodate the needs of all income levels of the population, and provide opponunities to meet La Verne's fair share of extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate- income housing by promoting the City's program of density bonuses and incentives.

This is a prime location to achieve our citys goal, and that this area (the former La Verne Country Club) should be re-zoned for high density housing for thousands of new La Verne residents, much like the 3 to 4 story Paseos in Montclair and in other areas with ample ground level parking. This could also provide relief for our new Homeless reality, as they would utilize the un-rented apartments.

The area that is now the entrance (Country Club Drive) "The main entrance" where the clubhouse is, and could have retail shops and perhaps a Gas station with a convenience store like a 7-11 or Circle K. or perhaps, a "Mom and Pop" convenience store. Other locations for entrance and shops could be at the Golden Hills location, Bogie Dr. Driver Ln, and the Birdie Dr. entrance at Via Entrada.

Transportation to these areas would be easy, Transit bussing and a Trolly system would loop from Foothill Bl. To Wheelerto Golden Hills back down Esperanza with no additional inftasfiuc.urc. (Trolly System would provide service up ond down Wheeler Ave. to Arrow Hwy. utilizing the center medion) much like a Tram ride, incorporating with our new Metro link (Gold Line) Terminal with a drop off zone at Wheeler and Golden Hills. This would be beneficial for the homeless transportation needs as well as local resident ,ote niight shopping needs.

While South La Verne ls carrying the burden of most of the Mobile home parks and low-income housing, it is time for North La Verne to get in on the action and carry its fair share of this burden especially with this ideal location.
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Beautiful well designed Hi8h-density housing and the Proposed shops and Gas stations would be a considerable "uprrade" to this portion of La Verne. This will prosper and grow this StaEnote oreo and bring wonderful new Diverse neighbors to North la Verne while addressing all required housing concernS.

The reality is, that cities are becoming more populated and we need to grow responsibly with the times and get ahead of this, and prosper at the same time.

I normally do not agree with Thomas Allison and some of his opinions, but in this case, it is time to put a viable plan together and get a Eeoatirul High-Density housing and retail shops plan together for the DE funked Sierra La Verne golf course.

This will put La Verne Miles ahead ofthe curve, and provide jobs and tax Base monies coming into our city. Think of all the new citizens of La Verne working and shopping in our town, not to mention the property tax coming in.

This is a lro-Bf,Ar rEBI A win-win with absolutely no down side for our unique diverse city.

We need to get this done before we are faced with having to do something stupid and costly because we were not prepared.

Just to be prepared, I believe Tim Hepbern, the City Council and Mrs. Bowcock should contact the contractor who is building the project on Fruit Street or the Amhurst project or perhaps the contractor on the Pomona project and the Paseos as well as the owner of the Sierra La Verne Country Club and bring all parties together for a roundtable discussion on this matter.

Anyone who loves our city should be in favor of this ambitious and worth-while undertakinB.

A city-wide vote may have to take place or, the city council could get together and make this worthy project happen.

Let's get together and make this happen!
This is to be read at the next city council meeting,
Regards,
J, Aragon
950 Glenlea St.

La Verne CA 91750
!71712022
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CITY OF LA VERNE

REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS
ll/1012022

DEMANDS PRESENTED HAVE BEEN APPROVED CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S PURCHASING/FUNDING POLICY AND HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR ACCURACY AND PROPER APPROVAL.

SI.]MMARY OF DEMANDS
LARGEST IO CITY DEMAND PAYMENTS OTHER THAN PAYROLL AND RELATED BENEFITS.

AMOUNT ISSUED TO DESCRIPTION
l.

2. 3.

4. 5.

6. 7.

8. 9.

10. 552,001.43
I 06,337.00
81,r95.00
59,490.83
56,3 I 6.80
43,889. r 0
38,s87.50
32,955.43
29,151.5t
21,305.66

TTIREE VALLEYS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES

POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
REGISTRAR.RECORDEWCOUNTY CLERK

BRAUN NW,INC
CPAC, INC.

FLOCK SAFETY

CALIFORNIA FUELS AND LUBRICANTS
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

JL GROUP, LLC
WATER PURCHASE. SEPTEMBER 2022
LA CLEAR PAYROLL SF,RVICES - OCTOBER 2022
FISCAL YEAR 202212023 . SECOND QUARTER BILLING & GET ABOUT BOOKS PROCESSING OF JUNE 2022 GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY ELECTION
FLEET VEHICLE PURCTIASE - 2022 FORD F450 CHASSIS
OFFICE 365 ANNUAL BILLING
PURCI{ASE OF AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER AND SOFTWARE

FLEET FUEL PURCHASE

FIRE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
LEGAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES . JUNE 2022 TO OCTOBER 2022

75.869,84 OTHERDEMANDS
$ 1,197,100.10
DEMANDS OF $I ,252,013.39 WERE PAID FOR PAYROLL AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RELATED ITEMS, DEMANDS OF $2,027.27 WERE PAID ON BEHALF OF LAIMPACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE OPERATIONS.

IN

CHRISTY LOPEZ, MPA

FINANCE DIRECTOR
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37202, I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS.

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CITY OF LA VERNE

REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A
CHECK NO. AMOL]NT ISSUED TO
lUt0/2022
161693 $
161694
161695
161696
161697
r61698
16t699
l6l 700
l6l70l
161702
161703
161704
161705
161706
16t707
161708
161709
t 6l7l0
l6l 7r I
t617 t2
1617t3
161714
l6l7l5
t6t7 t6
t6t7t7
l6t7l8
t6t7 t9
t6t720
t6t72t
t61722
t61723
161724
16t725
16t726
t6t727
161728
16t729
161730
161731
161732
161733
161734
161735
161736
16t737
I 6l 738
161739
161740
161741
161742
161743
r6t744
161745
t61746
161747
161748
850.00
18,665.00
421.70
10,967.04
1,040.00
294.38
56,316.80
595.74
32,955.43

99.98 377.56
I ,370.1 6
43,889. I 0
3,440.00
294.38

58.52 65.87

20.00 l7l.00
38,587.50
1,615.72
429.47
358.00

34.78 4,493.85
200.00
501.03
21,305.66
8,600.00
tt.29
184.9r
t64.36
1,510.00
1,937.59
1,712.16

45.00 3,695.00
29,t5t.51
546.87
499.00
3l.60

28.74 12,087.22
106.59
556.21
59,490.83
r 00.00
r 40.00
315.00
123.17
l7r.00
32t.37
I,829.50

53.30 350.00
t 86.60
A & J RICH'S CLEAN SERVICE CORP.

ACWA
AIR EXCHANGE,INC.

ATHENS SERVICES
BAB STEERING HYDRAULICS, INC.

BIEDERMANN, REBEKAH

BRAUN NW,INC

CALIFORNIA DEPT OF TAX & FEE ADMIN

CALIFORNIA FUELS AND LUBRICANTS

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS - COMMUNITY SERVICES

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC SAFETY

COLLEY FORD
CPAC,INC.

DENNIS GRUBB & ASSOCIATES

EGGE, JENNIFER

EVERSOFT

FACTORY MOTOR PARTS

FAITH SHAH

FINN, JUSTINE

FLOCK SAFETY

FRONTIER COMMLINICATIONS

GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY

GONZALEZ, JANESSA

GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY

HERITAGE DESIGN BUILD & CONSULTING

HI STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, LLC
IMS REFRIGERATION, INC.

JL GROUP, LLC

JONES & MAYER

KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

LA VERNE PETTY CASLI

LAWTTON TEST

LEONIS ADOBE MUSEUM
LESLIE'S POOLMART, INC.

LIFE.ASSIST

MAURILO CORONA
MCLAY SERVICES,INC.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

MOUNTAIN VIEW PACKAGING, INC.

NAFA FI,EET MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PARADISE EMBROIDERY & SCREEN PRINT.

POLARIS SALES INC.

POSTAL ANNEX

POWER PRODUCTS UNLIMITED, LLC

REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK

ROXANNE MALDONADO
SAFESHRED COMPANY, INC.

SANDERS TOWING, INC.

SATELLITE PHONE STORE

SEFFER, CINDY
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO.

SIERRA PACIFIC ELEC. CONTRACTING

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD

STOTZ EQUIPMENT
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CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS . EXHIBIT A
CHECK NO. AMOUNT ISSUED TO
t1/10t2022
t6t749
r6r750
l6l 75 I
161752
t6t753
161754
t61755
t6t756
161757
I 6l 758
t61759
161760
t6t76t
t61762
161763
161764
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
r,1 97,1 00.1 0
1,252,013.39
2,027.27
TotalDemandT-2,/,{llffi{
261.25
3 r 6.00
I,000.00
1,152.23
4,000.00
3,322.29
2,600.00
r 00.69
604.80
1,160.72
131.62
2,5t6.70
I,700.00
t 00.97
r,000.00

75.00 342.71
252.00
t9,502.54
r 99.50
6, I 53.00
106.75
739.20
2,197.01
1,37 5.61
170.94
2,960.00
8l .73
8l,r 95.00
4,025.00
I I,395.50
576.61
552,001.43
2,0t2.44
499.50
17,700.80
3,830.96

35.1I
r 06.337.00

TAYLOR, JULIANA

TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE DATA
TRI EVENTS,INC.

U.S. POSTMASTER

UCLA CENTER FOR PREHOSPITAL CARE

VERIZON WIRELESS
WILCOX SUPPLY INC.

XEROX CORPORATION

YOUNG REMBRANDTS

ADAM KERR

B&H PHOTO VIDEO
MALWAREBYTES INC.

NETSENTIAL.COM INC.

NLNEZ, ANTOINETTE

ROBERT BLTNKER

SOCAL SHRED LLC
ALL STATE POLICE EQUIPMENT CO.

BEE REMOVERS

CJPIA EXCESS POOL

DURAN, YVONNE
ENVIRONMENT CONTROL PUENTE I.IILLS

GARCIA, ANGELICA

GIRON, ANTHONY
GREENSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC.

HASA,INC.

INTERSTATE BATTERY INLAND VALI-EY
MAR'TIN SCHERER ELECTRIC, INC.

POMONA TRUCK & AUTO SUPPLY

POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

QUAI-ITY CODE PUBLISHING, LLC

RKA CONSULTING GROUP

SHORTLOAD CONCRETE

THREE VALLEYS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
TURBO DATA SYSTEMS INC.

LNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC.

WESTERN WATER WORKS

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES - HIDTA

STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES
Total Payroll Demands
Total LAIMPACT Demands
Payroll and Employee Benefit Payments:
t6t76s s 1,564.39 AFLAC
161770 2,885.44 DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
161771 12,606.61 DELTA DENTAL
161772 47O.OO CITY OF LA VERNE EMPLOYEE FUND
161773 3OO.OO FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
161774 6,854.92 HARTFORD, THE. PRIORITY ACCOUNTS
t6t77s 151,107.39 HEALTHNET
161776 86,909.I5 KAISER FOUNDA'I]ON HEALTH PLAN
161777 1,524.15 METLIFE. GROUP BENEFITS

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CITY OF LA VERNE

REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A
CHECK NO. AMOUNT ISSUED TO
n/1012022
161778
t6t779
161780

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAF'I

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
Total
8l r.40
r 85.36

9.00 6t8,290.34
1,579.76
43,422.25
t59,562.66
24,330.11
3,939.08
127,582.17
2,668.13
3,087.00
2,214.08
I10.00
Break down of standard providers and the benefits they provide NEWMAN, A.C.

REYES, HEATHER

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
PAYROLL 10123 12022-1 I I 05 12022
S'|ATE DISBURSEMENT BDOOO5689

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

MASSACHUSETI'S MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INS ROTH

LNITED STATES TREASURY

CHARLES SCHWAB BANK

LA VERNE FIRE ASSOCIATION

LA VERNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
METLIFE . GROUP BENEFITS
Benefits Description
$ 1,252,013.39
Provider
A.C. Newman Co.

Delta Dental
Thc 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 401A plan
4578 plan
Roth plan
Replacement Social Security plan
Employee Group Dues
LAIMPACT Law Enforcement Task Force Demands
161765
t61766
161767
161768
Total
201.77
132.50
1,405.20
287.80

CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT

FIRE MASTER

STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT

TRANSLTNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE DATA
s 2,027.27
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.

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CITY OF LA VERNE

REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS
lvt7t2022

DEMANDS PRESENTED HAVE BEEN APPROVED CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S PURCHASING/FUNDING 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 RELATED BENEFITS,

AMOUNT ISSUED TO DESCRIPTION
L
)

3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

9. 10.
300,000.00
37,930.00
25,7 57.50
14,3s9.26
13,572.00
I t,418.00
9,790.00

6.489. l6
5,834.00
4,546.00
I 05,342.8r

HAWAIIAN GARDENS

VIGILANT SOLUTIONS, LLC

D&HWATERSYSTEMS
INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.

CICO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.

LA VERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SUPERION, LLC
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBI.IC WORKS
SUPERIOR COURT OF CA,COUNTY OF L,A.

ECS IMAGING, INC.

OTHER DEMANDS
PROP A FUND EXCHANGE - FISCAL YEAR2O22/2023

LA CLEAR - LEARN COMMERICAL DATA SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL
WATER TANK MIXER AND CHILLER - WHEELER AVE.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. OCTOBER 2022
VARIOUS ELECTRICAL WORK. CITYWIDE

CITY CONTRACT AND MEBERSHIP DUES

NAVILINE CONSULTING, DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT SERVICES
INSPECTION CHARGES - OCTOBER 2022
COURT CITATIONS. OCTOBER 2022
I.T. PURCHASE. LF GROUP SERVER
s 535,038.73
DEMANDS OF 54,920.55 WERE PAID ON BEHALF OF LAIMPACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE OPERATIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37202, I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT TI]IS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REGISTER OF AUDITED

CHRISTY LOPEZ, MPA

FINANCE DIRECTOR
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CITY OF LA VERNE

REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A
CHECKNO. AMOUNT ISSUEDTO
11fi7t2022
t6t784
161785
16t786
161787
161788
t61789
t61790
161791
161792
t61793
16t794
t61795
t61796
161797
161798
16t799
161800
16180 r
r61802
161803
161804
161805
l 61806
161807
r61808
161809
161810
16181 l
l6l8l2
t 61813
l6l8l4
r 6l8l5
161816
r6r817
l6l8 r 8
l6l8l9
161820
l6 I 821
t61822
161823
t61824
l6l 825
16t826
16t827
161828
161829
161830
16183 I
161832
l 6l 833
161834
16183 5
161836
161837
l6l 838
16r839
I 6l 840
161841
161842
161843
161844
161845
151846
161847

44.34 2,s33.62
2,452.28
699.00
37,930.00
260.00
220.00
1,284.94
1,558.90
131.26
479.00
I l 1.78
1,69 r .95
260.40
239.96
239.96

42.00 13,572.00
300,000.00
203.00
3,663.75
s0.00
264.97

85.00 1,991.54
25,757.50
3,570.8s
1,018.00
125.00

89.00 4,546.00
660.70
r 36.84
210.2t
2,9s2.55

72.32 167.64

84.68 r 85.33
I,I 58.00
2,611.03
217.50
2,020.02
l3 1.26
190.00
808.64
3,6t4.25
1,000.00
6,489.16
3,850.23
r,748.00

33.75 346.08
394.26
715.00
7ll.27
2,666.97
2,203.47
86s.36
490.00

40.00 29.10
325.00
3,741.39

CARTER, TANYA

CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
MASERGY CLOUD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

TOWERSTREAM CORPORATION

VIGILANT SOLUTIONS, LLC
A & J RICH'S CLEAN SERVICE CORP.

AARP
AT&T

BARNES, ANITA

BARRIOS, JASON

BIEDERMANN, REBEKAH
BOLIN, BARBARAN.

BRUBAKER, CARL
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS . PUBLIC SAFETY
CHARTER COMMLTNICATIONS . WATER TREATMENT
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS . WATER TREATMENT

CHAVIRA, DAVID
CICO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.

HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY OF LA VERNE RSVP
CIVILTEC ENGINEERING, INC.

CLEARS, INC.

COLLEY FORD

COREY HENRY

COYLE, KEVIN

D&HWATERSYSTEMS
DATAPROSE, INC.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEPT. OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

DIRECTV
ECS IMAGING, INC.

EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS

FACTORY MOTOR PARTS
FRONTIER COMMLINICATIONS . PUBLIC SAFETY AND WATER
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS . CITY WIDE

GONZALEZ, JANESSA

HADAN, MA'ITIIEW

HARRINGTON INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS, LLC
HOLLIDAY ROCK CO.

INGELS, RADFORD

INLAND EMPIRE STAGES, LTD,
JOHN DANTUMA MASONRY, INC.

JOHNSON, DON

JULIAN ADDIEL

KAREN REGALADO

KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS WEST
L.A. COUNTY CLERK

LA VERNE POLICE DEPARI'MENT

LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

MASON, GARY
MCLAY SERVICES, INC.

MICHLEN BITAR
MICKY REI]M

OFFICE DEPOT

OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS ASSN,

ORTEGA, JOHN

PETERSEN, JEFFREY

PICKWITH, SCOTT

PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SVCS

PREMIER FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES

RANJI GEORGE

REGIONAL TAP SERVICE CENTER

RIO HONDO COLLEGE

ROYAL, JIMMY

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CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS . EXHIBIT A
CHECKNO. AMOUNT ISSUEDTO
n^7t2022
53s,038.73
4,920.55
Total Demand $ 539'959.28

SAFEGUARD BUSINESS SYSTEMS

SALVADOR'S IRON WORKS

SAVAGE, HOLLIE

SEAWRIGHT, DAN

SEUBE, DARRYL L,
SHERWIN.WILLIAMS CO., THE

SILVA, JULLIAN
SMART & FINAL IRIS CO.

SO CAL GAS CO
SOUTHERN CALIF, REGIONAL RAIL AUTH.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP

STAPLES CREDIT PLAN

STRONA, JAMES
SUPERIOR COURT OF CA,COUNTY OF L.A.

SWANK, KENNETTI
T.MOBILE

TEC COLOR CRAFT

THE COUNSELING TEAM INTERNATIONAL
UPS
VALLEY POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

VERIZON CONNF,CT NWF, INC,

VERIZON WIRELESS

VETTI, MIKE
WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO.

WEAVER, DAVID
WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

XEROX CORPORATION

YVETTE VILLAREAL
2Ol20 PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES - LVPD
BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC.

CALIBER COMMERICAL POOL SERVICE

COLLEGIATE PRESS

GRAINCER
GREENSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC.

GREENWAY, KEVIN

HDL COREN & CONE
INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.

KIDZ LOVE SOCCER

LA VERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LA VERNE POWER EQUIPMENT, INC.

ORANGE LINE OIL COMPANY

SOUTH COAST EMERGENCY VEHICLE SERVICES

SUPERION, LLC
WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC.

STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES
Total LAIMPACT Demands
16t848
16 I 849
161850
161851
161852
l6 I 853
161854
l6l 855
161856
161857
161858
161859
16r860
r6l 861
161862
161863
r61864
161865
161866
161867
r61868
161869
161870
l6 l87l
161872
161873
161874
l6 I 875
161876
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
246.44
2,100.00
3 17.50
832.20
1,278.55

64.63 56.50

89.45 213.24
1,454.75
1,428.83
744.47

38.40 5,834.00
878.28
867.40
2,829.02
1,000.00

69.54 2,304.72
427.93

60.86 1,844.64

22.58 14.00
3,863.30
327.r4
1,000.00
t20.66
617.12
3,5 t 8.l0
1,750.00
148.80
t73.69
3,000.00
2,373.75
2,662.97
14,359.26
3,408.30
I1,418.00

66.00 838.00
221.2t
9,790.00
1,049.39
3,329. I 0
I-AIMPACT Law Enforcement Task Force Demands
l6 I 781
161782
161783
Total
687.55
3,933.00
300.00

CBE LOS ANGELES

CITY OF PASADENA

NUWAY JANITORIAL SERVICES
$ 4,920.5s
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.

23 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting

CITY OF LA VERNE

REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS
1112412022

DEMANDS PRESENTED HAVE BEEN APPROVED CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S PURCHASING/FUNDING POLICY AND HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR ACCURACY AND PROPER APPROVAL.

SUMMARY OF DEMANDS
LARGEST IO CITY DEMAND PAYI\4ENTS OTIIER TTIAN PAYROLL AND RELATED BENEFITS.

ISSUED TO DESCRIPTION
L

2. 3.

4. 5.

6. 7.

8. 9.

10. U.S. BANK

OPEB TRUST CONTRIBUTION - SCHWAB

RKA CONSULTING GROUP

STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES

ROGER BASS

OWSLEY ENTERPRISES, LLC

LIBERTY COASTAL, LLC
MICHAEL W. TYNES

IRIS BEAUTY SALON

LA PALOMA RESTAURANT

OTHER DEMANDS
$ 2,042,398.r6
DEMANDS OF $T,326,490.29 WERE PAID FOR PAYROLL AND EMPLOYEE I]ENEFIT RELATED ITEMS.

DEMANDS OF $4,53 I. 16 WERE PAID ON BE}IALF OF LAIMPACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE OPERATIONS.

IN WITH CODE SECTION 37202, I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS.

CHRISTY LOPEZ,

FINANCE DIRECTOR
t,005,292.57
641,051.00
I 06,839.36
103,423.73
I 6,852.33
t4,326.97
r 3,907.08
I 1,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
I 09,705. I 2
20I8 PENSION OBLIGATION BOND. DEBT SERVICE PAYMENT
RETIREE MEDICAL OPEB TRUST PAYMENT FY 2O2OI2O2I AND2O2IDO22 ENGINEERING SERVICES. AUGUST 2022
LA CLEAR PERSONNEL SERVICES - OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2022 LA CLEAR CONSULTING SERVICES. NOVEMBER 2022
LA CLEAR CONSULTING SERVICES - NOVEMBER 2022
LA CLEAR CONSULTING SERVICES. NOVEMBER 2022
LA CLEAR CONSULTINC SERVICES. NOVEMBER 2022

SMALL BUSINESS RESCUE GRANT PROGRAM (ARPA)

SMALL BUSINESS RESCUE GRANT PROGRAM (ARPA)
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CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS . EXHIBIT A 11t24/2022
CHECKNO. AMOUNT ISSUED TO
16t920 $
l6t92l
161922
t61923
161924
161925
161926
161927
161928
161929
l6 1930
l6l93l
161932
16r933
r61934
161935
r61936
161937
r61938
161939
t61940
r 6l94l
161942
r 6 r943
161944
t61945
161946
161947
161948
161949
r6r950
l6l95l
t61952
161953
161954
161956
161957
16r958
161959
16r960
r 6l96l
161962
161963
161964
161965
161966
16t967
161968
t6t969
161970
16197 I

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
547.50
400.00

22.05 32.22
6,284.26
364.00
270.00
2,080.00
344.65
792.40

42.00 152.36
467.84
268.00

42.00 142.1

42.00 500.00
t42.lt

42.00 134.89
t42.tl
2,641.t8
3,812.00
1,188.00
10,000.00
9,055.49
r 0,000.00
t,000.00
518.74
58 r .00
268.00
7,005.00
10,000.00
937.50
1,642.57
948.14
800.00
t42.lt
100.00
220.39
142.11
3,535.36

19.42 60.00
714.00
250.00
I,3 10.00
100.00
7,875.00
376.63
641,05 1.00
1,005,292.57

31.54 130.99
525.73
739.20
r 8.93
2t9.65
326.19

ACTNOW SIGNS

AJ'S ENTERTAINMENT
ALCO TARGET CO.

ARROW TRAILER SUPPLIES, INC.

ATKINSON,ANDELSON,LOYA,RUUD & ROMO

BREAK TIME YOGA, LLC

CITY OF LA VERNE RSVP
CIVILTEC ENGINEERING, INC.

CLEANTECII ENVIRONMENTAL INC

DANIELS TIRE SERVICE

DRANSFELDT, CHRIS

FACTORY MOTOR PARTS

FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC DBA POLLARD WATER

FIGUEROA, STEVE

FINN, DAWN

FINN, JUSTINE

FLORES, COLLEEN
GMC ELECTRICAL,INC.

GONZALEZ, JANESSA

CONZALEZ, SAM

HERNANDEZ, RALPH

HESS, ERIN

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES

HOT WIRE ELECTRIC
INLAND EMPIRE STAGES, LTD.

IRIS BEAUTY SALON

JONES & MAYER

LA PALOMA RESTAURANT
LA VERNE PET]'Y CASTI

LEEPER, CORY

LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE

LOPEZ, TIMOTHY
MNS ENGINEERS,INC.

MR. D'S
MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES,INC.

PARKHOUSE TIRE,INC.

PETERSON, CHAD

PRADO FAMILY SHOOTING RANGE

PROWS, JASON

RODRICO LI,AUCER
SAFETY.KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.

SAVAGE, HOLLIE

SOU'THERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP

STOTZ EQUIPMENT

SWRCB-DWOCP

TAYLOR, JULIANA

TERESA RODRIGUEZ

THE SMOKE DETECTORS

TIFFANY BRITO

TRIPEPI SMITH

WELLS, JOSHUA

OPEB TRUST CONTRIBUTION - SCHWAB
U.S. BANK
ALL STATE POLICE EQUIPMENT CO.

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES - LVPD

COLLEGIATE PRESS

GIRON, ANTHONY

GRATNGER
HAAKER EQUIPMENT CO.

HACH COMPANY
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CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS. EXI]IBITA
CHECKNO. AMOLINT ISSUED TO
lt/24/2022
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EF'I'
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
2,042,398.t6

1.326,490.29
4,53 t. l6
Total Demand $ 3,373'419.61

INTERSTATE BATTERY INLAND VALLEY

POMONA TRUCK & AUTO SUPPI,Y

RKA CONSULTING GROUP
SL]N BADGE CO.

TIFCO INDUSTRIES,INC.

WESTERN WATER WORKS
WESTRUX INTERNAI'IONAL, INC.

ARODRIGUEZ,LLC

CORDRAY ENTERPRISES, LLC
DEROIAN VENTURES. LLC

ECPC SOLUTIONS, LLC

GROUND ZERO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

LIBERTY COASTAL, LLC

MARLYN PACHECO, LLC
MICHAEL W. TYNES
OWSLEY ENTERPRISES, t,LC

ROGER BASS

STRATEGIC CON RACTING S ERVICES
Total Payroll Demands
Total LAIMPACT Demands
144.96
440.82
r 06,839.36
129.79
t06.92
311.46

10.30 4,250.00
7,250.00
8,937.50
7,084.00
5,450.00
13,907.08
5,100.00
I I,000.00
14,326.97
16,852.33
103,423.73
Pavroll and Emolovee Benefit
16t974
16t975
161976

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAFT

BANK DRAFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
Total
470.00
300.00

9.00 836,912.40
t,579.76
74,137.89
155,037.54
24,360.94
4,116.59
7,208.37
212,906.50
4,150.22
3,087.00
2,214.08
Break down of standard providers and the benefits they provide

CITY OF LA VERNE EMPLOYEE FUND
FIDEI.ITY NVESTMENTS

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
PAYROLL I I t0612022- | I I l9 12022

STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EMPOWER TRUST COMPANY, LLC-457
EMPOWER TRUST COMPANY, LLC.ROTH
EMPOWER TRUST COMPANY, LLC-40 IA

TINITED STATES TREASURY

CHARLES SCHWAB BANK

LA VERNE FIRE ASSOCIA'TION

I,A VERNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Benefits Description
s 1,326,490.29
Provider
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/l,a 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
457B 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. AMOLINT ISSUED TO
1112412022
LAIMPACT Law Enforcement Task Force Demands
161972
161973
Total
3,90r. r6
630.00

ANAYA'S SERVICE CENTER

SANTA MONICA POLICE DEPARTMENT
$ 4,53 r.16
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.

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Agenda Report

CITY OF LA VERNE
Community Services Department
DATE:

TO:

FROM:

SUBJEGT:

December 5,2022
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Yvonne Duran, Community services Manager
tC^-
Christmas Parade Route Designation

AGENDA SUMMARY
Consistent with actions in prior years and per the Police Chiefs recommendation, the Gity Council is requested to authorize a "Parade Route" designation throughout the City for the Christmas Morning program.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council designate the streets in the City of La Verne as a parade route on Sunday, December 25, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to complete the Christmas Morning program.

BACKGROUND
Since 1925, La Verne residents have enjoyed the experience of Santa driving through every street in the City on Christmas morning and receiving a bag of goodies. With the City now comprised of 495 streets, the delivery of goodie bags to all neighborhoods requires six routes and nearly 100 volunteers.

Over the past several years the City Council has concurred with the Police Chiefs recommendation of designating a parade route for all City streets. This is believed to be necessary to ensure that the manner and use of the department vehicles is in compliance with the California Vehicle Code and coverage provisions by our insurance carrier.

To that end, staff is again requesting Council approval for a "Parade Route" designation for the City similar to past years. This parade route designation would begin on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. and conclude by 5:00 p.m. Although we expect to be completed much sooner than that, staff is requesting additional time if needed. 29 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
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Agenda Report

CITY OF LA VERNE
City Manager's Office
DATE: December 5,2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
#
SUBJECT: Resolution 22-78 Approving a Side Letter Agreement Amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees' Association.

SUMMARY
As part of last year's labor negotiations with the La Verne City Employees'Association (LVCEA), the City Council committed to meeting and conferring regarding water certification incentive pay. Staff has reached agreement with LVCEA based on the City Council's direction and is now seeking formal approval.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 22-78 approving a Side Letter Agreement amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees'Association.

BACKG ROUND
As per State law, the City is required to meet and confer with recognized employee groups over wages, benefits, and working conditions.

The LVCEA is a recognized employee group whose members include the City's administrative support, non-sworn public safety, and maintenance classifications. As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was approved by the City Council last July, there was a provision triggering discussions on an expanded water certification incentive program for LVCEA employees assigned to the Water Division within the Public Works Department. After reviewing the department's needs, the comparable market, and assessing new employee attraction as well as retention, water certification was targeted as an area that will assist in alleviating some of these issues. ln particular, the department has had difficulty hiring employees with the desired state water certifications needed to operate the City's water system. Obtaining the required certification requires attending college level classes outside of normal work hours as well as passing a substantial state test. Additionally, the department has been 31 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
LVCEA Side Letter Resolution 22-78
December 5,2022
Page2
challenged with retaining certified employees as a result of surrounding agencies offering generous incentive pay as well as higher base salaries.

After consulting with the Public Works Department's administration and getting direction from the City Council, a Water Certification Pay incentive program has been developed and is included with this report as Exhibit A of the proposed Side Letter Agreement. !n summary, the program awards Water Division employees for obtaining and maintaining certifications needLd to operate the City's water system as well as for earning higher level certification(s). The incentive provides a five percent (5%) increase of base pay for initial certification and can reach up to ten percent (10%) for multiple, higher certifications. A tentative agreement has been reached with the LVCEA to begin the program January 1,2023,leaving formal approval as the final step.

From a budgetary perspective, the total estimated financial impact for the remainder of the fiscal yeir is Lnticipated to be $10,000. lt is important to note that the appropriation will be from the City's Water Operating Fund and from the Sewer Operating Fund and will not impact the City's General Fund.

Attachments: Resolution No. 22'7 I
Proposed LVCEA MOU
32 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
RESOLUTION NO 22-78

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY

OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION

OF A SIDE LETTERAMMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL AND THE LA VERNE CITY

EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (LVCEA)
BE lT RESOLVED by the La Verne City Council as follows:

Section 1 . The City Manager of the City of La Verne is hereby authorized to execute a Side Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees'Association, said side letter being in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as though the same were set forth in full herein.

Section 2. Appropriate $8,000 from the City's Water Operating Fund and $2,000 from the Sewer Operating Fund to lhe 202212023 Fiscal Year adopted Budget.

Section 3. That 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 Sth day of December, 2022.

Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:

Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No.22-78 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the Sth day of December, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
33 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTAI\DING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA VERNE AND TI{E LA VERNE CITY EMPLOYEES'

ASSOCIATION
The City of La Verne ("City") and the members of the La Verne City Employees' Association ("Association") entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) effective July 2022 - June 2023.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, this Side Letter of Agreement is entered into on this 5th day of December,2022, between the City and the Association.

Except as provided herein, all wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment presently provided to the Association and contained in the MOU shall remain in full force and effect.

The City and the Association have met and conferred in good faith concerning the terms and conditions of this Side Letter Agreement and its implementation and now therefore agree that Article 22 of the current MOU effective July 2022 will be amended as follows:

B. Certificated Proeram Incentive. Employees who successfully complete a state or county recognized certificated program for job related courses of value to the City in the employees job classification, but not a requirement of employment at the time the Certification is received, shall receive one and one-quarter (1-ll4%) of base monthly salary for each certificate to a maximum of two and one-half percent (2-ll2%). Should the requirements of employment change after the employee has obtained Certification Incentive, said incentive pay shall not be takenawayfromsuchpreviouslyqualifiedemployees.

Certificates acquired through classes taken during working hours will not be eligible for this additional compensation.

Certificates attained prior to employment with the City, will only be eligible if the employee is required to renew said certificate(s) through retesting or continuing education hours or classes and the employee has received two satisfactory or above performance evaluations.

D. ater Certification PaY. In
consideration of the requirement that Water Division personnel who work independently in the field are required to possess and retain rstate of California Department of Health Services certificates as well as it being beneficialto the City's operations- @ employees assigned to the Water Division and
with full-time status
be previded rvith a 2,5olo ee*ifieatewill be eligible to receive -certification pay. This compensation and eligibilitv requirements arebe,nus outlined in Exhibit A. @ ef ebtaining this ee*ifieate, In eensideratien ef this benus; the abevementiened pesitiens will net be-enti+le*tl While the City, from time to time, may
offer classes that apply to continuing education hours, it is the responsibility of the individual to take the necessary classes during non-work hours to maintain their certification pay. If an emplovees' certification lapses for an), period. they will no longer receive certification pay until they submit proof their certification is again valid.

As an initial grace period. a Water Slzstem Specialist for the City will be eligible to receive the certification pa), asoutlined in Exhibit A as if the), were a new hire as of the effective date of this Side Letter Agreement.
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DATED
LA VERNE CITY EMPLOYEES'ASSOC.

LVCEA Representative
LVCEA Representative

CITY OF LA VERNE
Jesse Dufi Interim City Manager
DATED
JR Ranells, Asst. City Manager
35 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
Exhibit A - December 5.2022 Side Letter Aereement
Water Certification Pav
Article 22D. of the MOU will be replaced with the program as outlined below.

Employees assigned to the Water Division in the classifications listed will receive compensation up to five percent (5%) of base pay for certification(s) as shown.

Applicable employees will also be eligible to receive up to two additional certification compensation of two and ahalf percent (2.5%) of base pay for those listed in the assigned classification.

Certification pay will not exceed ten percent (10%).
"D" Water Distribution Operator Certification issued by the State Water Resources Control Board "T" Water Treatment Operator Certification issued by the State Water Resources Control Board *Upon hire, requirement is T2 and employee must obtain T3 within 2) for first l2 months of employment.
** Not eligible for Dl 2.5%o if already receiving 5Yofor D2' l2 months. Employee will receive 5Yofor T2 (and D
Classification Soh Certification
Pay
Additional2.So
Certification Pay
Additional2.Soh
Certification Pay
Water System Specialist D3andT3* D 4-5 T 4-5
Water System Operator D2andT2 D 3-5 T 3-5
Maintenance Lead Worker D3 D 4-5 T 1-5
Maintenance Worker I
(Utilities) D2 D l**-5 T 1-5
Maintenance Worker II
(utilities) D2 D 3-5 T 1-5
Maintenance Worker III
(Utilities) D2 D 3-5 T 1-5
Customer Service
Representative I N/A D l-5 T l-5
Customer Service
Representative II D2 D 3-5 T 1-5
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Agenda Report

CITY OF LA VERNE
Community Development Department

DATE: December 5, 2022

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM: Eric Scherer, AICP, Community Development Director

SUBJECT: Case No. 130-22SEP – Street Closure for Special Event taking place on Puddingstone Drive

AGENDA SUMMARY

The City Council is requested to consider a street closure for the 2022 Holiday Half Marathon. A Running Legacy Inc. has submitted a request to use portions of Puddingstone Drive for the purpose of a marathon on Sunday, December 11, 2022. The request specifically involves the closure of the eastbound lanes of Puddingstone Drive from Van Dusen Road to Fairplex Drive between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 1 2:00 p.m. the day of the event. The race is expected to draw up to 6,000 participants.

Recent policy has been to prepare individualized agreements for street closure events .

Staff has therefore developed a standard agreement outlining the traffic control plan requirements, locations, schedule, estimated fees, applicant’s responsibilities, and insurance and indemnification requirements.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-79 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement wi th A Running Legacy Inc. permitting the Holiday Half Marathon on specified streets.

DISCUSSION

Public Works, Fire , Police and Community Development have reviewed and approved the street closure plan. Any conditions will be applied to the special event permit approval.

Respectfully submitted by: Gabriel Rivera, Assistant Planner

Attachments: A. Resolution No. 22-79
B. Agreement with A Running Legacy Inc. for the 2022 Holiday Half Marathon
37 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
RESOLUTION NO. 22-79

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE,

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH A RUNNING LEGACY LLC FOR THE 2022 HOLIDAY HALF MARATHON.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:

Section 1. That the Interim City Manager of the City of La Verne is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with A Running Legacy Inc., 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 2. That 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 5
TH day of December, 2022.

___________________________________
Tim Hepburn, Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________________
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk

I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-79 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 5
TH day of December, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_______________________________
__
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk

38 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting

AGREEMENT TO PERMIT THE 2022 HOLIDAY HALF MARATHON

THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 5th day of December 2022, by and between the CITY OF LA VERNE, a municipal corporation (hereinafter “City”) and A RUNNING LEGACY INC, (hereinafter “A Running Legacy”.) The parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Project. A Running Legacy has requested use of certain public streets as a route for the 2022 Holiday Half Marathon on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

2. Liaison/Representatives. The authorized representative f or the City shall be the City Manager or his designee. The City Manager’s designee for this event is Gabriel Rivera, Assistant Planner. All changes to the schedule or the authorized activities per this Agreement shall be subject to the prior approval of the City Manager’s designee, Gabriel Rivera. The authorized representative for A Running Legacy is Jason Bruton, 562-355-7750. The City Manager’s designee for the day of the event shall be the on duty watch commander of the La Verne Police Department, 909-596-1913.

3. Location. The holiday half marathon will be conducted on portions of Puddingstone Drive, Fairplex Drive, and McKinley Avenue; however, Fairplex Drive and McKinley Avenue are not subject to the City of La Verne’s control.

4. Schedule. The holiday half marathon will be conducted on December 11, 2022, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (4:00 a.m. set-up). Any deviation from this schedule is subject to the advance approval of the City Manager or his designee.

5. Fees. The following estimated fees shall be deposited by A Running Legacy with the City prior to the commencement of event. At the conclusion of the event, an accounting shall be provided to A Running Legacy detailing the City’s expenditures for staff time and injury to public property (if any).
39 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
2 Application/Permit Issuance fee: $ 150.00
Police Corporal (3 x $100/hour 7:00am - 12:00pm) $ 1500.00 Police Sergeant ($120/hour 7:00am- 12:00pm) $ 600.00
Total fees/deposit $ 2,250.00

6. Street Closures. The race route will require traffic control on Puddingstone Drive, Van Dusen Road, Wheeler Avenue, Wright Avenue, Fairplex Drive and McKinley Avenue.

Eastbound Puddingstone Drive will be closed to traffic starting west of Van Dusen Road.

Fairplex traffic will be subject to lane closures with only limited access to and from Brackett Airport. All closures/detours will occur December 11, 2022 between 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A Running Legacy shall also submit a traffic control plan to the City’s Public Works Department for approval. Said approval shall be obtained prior to the event. A Running Legacy shall be responsible for all costs associated with field review of the traffic control (as estimated in Section 5) by the La Verne Police Department. A Running Legacy shall secure any required permits from other affected agencies, i.e. Los Angeles County, City of Pomona and City of San Dimas.

7. Notification to Residents/Business. A Running Legacy shall provide written notices to residents and institutions along the race route and adjacent streets impacted by the race. The notice shall be provided at least five (5) days in advance of the event and shall include the date, time and anticipated traffic measures. The notice shall also include the name of a contact person at the site, who is available by cellular phone or pager at all times during the event. A Running Legacy shall submit the text of the notices to the City Manager’s designee for approval prior to mailing. The City Manager’s designee shall have the authority to extend the notice perimeter if such action is reasonably necessary.

8. Cleanup/Damage to Public Property. The race route and all public property utilized shall be cleaned and restored at the conclusion of the event to its original condition. All trash, debris, markers, signs, etc., shall be removed by A Running Legacy within 24 hours after the 40 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
3 cessation of the event. A Running Legacy shall be responsible for any damage to public property on route, which occurs during the race as the result of the race.

9. Insurance. A Running Legacy shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance evidencing liability coverage, in an amount of at least $1,000,000, naming the City of La Verne, its elected and appointed officials, employees and/or agents as additional insured. A Running Legacy shall also provide evidence of Worker’s Compensation coverage. Evidence of insurance coverage shall be submitted prior to the race.

10. Indemnification. A Running Legacy shall indemnify and save harmless City, its officers and employees, from and against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of City, and shall defend, indemnify and save harmless City, its officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including, but not by way of limitation, Worker’s Compensation claims, resulting from or arising out of the conduct of the race.

11. Notices. Notices and correspondence shall be delivered in person or sent by certified mail to the following addresses:

CITY: A RUNNING LEGACY INC:

City of La Verne A Running Legacy Inc.

Attention: City Manager c/o Jason Bruton
3660 “D” Street 10631 Bloomfield Street
La Verne, CA 91750-3599 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
909-596-8726 562-355-7750

12. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that any legal action is commenced to enforce or interpret the terms or conditions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall, in addition to any other relief and costs, be entitled to reasonable outside attorney’s fees. 41 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
4 13. Termination of Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated with cause by either party hereto. Unless earlier terminated for cause, this Agreement shall be effective on the date signed by both parties and shall terminate on December 11, 2022. The indemnification provision in paragraph 10 shall survive the termination of the Agreement and remain in full force and effect for all applicable instances resulting from the race.

14. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties hereto as to the matters contained herein.

15. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended upon the written mutual agreement of the parties through their designated representatives.

IN WITNESS of the foregoing, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date first written above.

CITY OF LA VERNE

By:_____________________________________
Robert Russi, City Manager

A RUNNING LEGACY INC.

By:____________________________________
Jason Bruton

ATTEST:

____________________________________
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, CMC
Assistant City Clerk
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Agenda Report

CITY OF LA VERNE
Fire Department

DATE: December 5, 2022

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM: Chris Nigg, Fire Chief

SUBJECT: Resolution No. 22-80 Approving a Class Specification and Salary for Community Risk Reduction Specialist and Authorizing a Requested Increase in the 2022-2023 Approved Budget
_______________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY

As a result of evolving disaster management demands, and associated technical knowledge required to reduce the city’s exposure to public safety risk, the city needs to implement a Community Risk Reduction Specialist position. In accordance with the City’s personnel rules and regulations, such additions require formal City Council approval.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-80, approving a class specification and salary for Community Risk Reduction Specialist and authorize a budget allocation in the 2022-2023 approved budget.

BACKGROUND

The City’s Fire Prevention Bureau continues to evolve from a single function, fire centric, division into a broad scope Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Division. Modern day fire departments, and government agencies alike, recognize that the totality of the public safety threats today far exceed just fire and medical emergencies. Today’s natural, and man-made, disasters are more complex and destructive than ever before. As a result, half of the disaster management cycle is entirely dedicated to early preparedness and mitigation. A position dedicated to the identification, prioritization, planning and education is paramount to our successful response and recovery from disaster.

As defined in NFPA 1300, Standard on Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development, CRR is a process to identify and prioritize local risks, followed by the integrated and strategic investment of resources to reduce their occurrence and impact. Simply stated, it is a process to help communities find out what their risks are and develop a plan to reduce the risks viewed as high priority. The steps involved in the CRR are conducting a Community Risk Assessment (CRA), developing a CRR plan, implementing the plan, and evaluating the plan. The CRA is a comprehensive evaluation that identifies, prioritizes, and defines the risks that pertain to the overall community. It is a critical first step in the CRR process and results in a full understanding of the community's unique risks, capabilities, and characteristics.

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In June, 2021, City Council commissioned a comprehensive CRA and Standards of Cover (SOC) review of the La Verne Community and it’s fire department. The result of that study was an objective, methodical review of the city’s value, target hazards, risk factors, demographics, economic needs, services provided and resource capability. Part of that review analyzed the department’s Fire Prevention Bureau and its effectiveness at reducing the city’s vulnerability to catastrophic disaster. After that analysis, a recommendation (AP Triton CRA/SOC Recommendation #3, 2022) was as follows:

Develop and implement a Community Risk Reduction Plan

Description: LVFD should identify ways to focus on the community’s risk and the demands of services based on future development and growth. This can be accomplished by developing a long-term Community Risk Reduction Plan. This plan should also include the appropriate training for the department staff.

Outcomes: A CRR plan will allow the department to focus on the community's risk and make sure this is a continued focus with the future development and changes occurring in the community.

To manage this responsibility, the fire department must be able to measure and monitor it.

The creation of a full time CRR Specialist is the first step in that process.

With the addition of the department’s full time Fire Marshal, numerous deficiencies have been identified in historical approaches to fire and life safety inspections, permitting processes and code based protective measures. Although Suppression crews assist with entry level fire inspections, more complex, critical inspections must be performed by qualified personnel. Broad scope CRR includes technical fire prevention inspection and will also be tasked with assisting the Fire Marshal in his duties, which have quickly become unmanageable by just one person. In addition, this position heavily engages the public through education and inquiry, while also serving as an emergency incident public- information officer. The position will report directly to the Fire Marshal.

In prior fire department redeployment discussions, the Fire Chief identified numerous cost recovery mechanisms which were being missed. One of those areas was the Fire Prevention Bureau. It is common in the industry for a Fire Prevention Bureau, or CRR Division, to entirely sustain itself if cost recovery is performed correctly. Although the fire department has historically had a comprehensive fee schedule, internal practices were deficient in collecting those fees. Upon the Fire Chief’s arrival, this deficiency was immediately rectified. As a result, the fire department has implemented a thorough and consistent billing process. A monthly minimum of $15,000 - $20,000 in monthly invoices have been billed, via our 3 rd party
billing provider. Simply stated, multiplying the fire department’s lowest cost, least complex fire inspection, at a rate of $245, by the city’s approximate 939 businesses provides a fundamental projection. Conservatively speaking, anticipated CRR Division revenues are projected to continue producing a minimum of $230,055 annually. That projection is exclusive of plan review, annual operational permit and special permit revenues, which will provide additional revenue above and beyond the annual projection above.

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The CRR Specialist position has a Step-5 annual salary of $104,037. Finance Director Christy Lopez provided a 26% benefits rate for the position, resulting in a fully burdened cost the city of $131,087. Remaining revenues will need to be revisited later, in order to adjust the Fire Marshal salary to a commensurate market value, and to avoid CRR Division salary compaction.

Attachments: Resolution No. 22-80
Community Risk Reduction Specialist Job Description
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-80

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY

OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CLASS

SPECIFICATION AND SALAR Y FOR COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION

SPECIALIST

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:

Section 1. The class specification for Community Risk Reduction Specialist attached hereto and hereby incorporated herein, is adopted.

Section 2. Resolution 22- 80 pertaining to the salaries of full -time employees is hereby amended as follows effective December 5, 2022:

Community Risk Reduction Specialist

Step1=$85,592.00 Step2=$89,871.60 Step3=$94,365.18 Step4=$99,083.43 Step5=$104,037.60

Section 3. This position will exist in the middle management Professional and Confidential Employees and will receive the same percent increase as the Fire Marshal for salary adjustment considerations

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 5
th of December, 2022.

________________________________
Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:

_________________________________
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk

I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-80 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 5 th day of December, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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JOB DESCRIPTION

City of La Verne, CA 1 of 5
Community Risk Reduction Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Fire DATE: December 2022

SUMMARY: Under supervision of the Fire Marshal, the Fire Community Risk Reduction Specialist is responsible for developing and implementin g overall community risk reduction / life safety strategies.

Participate as the public information officer while coordinating timely safety messages to the community through all forms of media. Conduct fire prevention inspections as needed in compliance with California Fire Code and La Verne Municipal Code. Consult with engineers, architects, builders, owners, and contractors regarding any questions that are raised during the plan review process. Conduct and perform occupancy compliance checks when needed at the direction of the Fire Marshal. Serves as the Fire Department’s primary Public Education resource in the field and administrative settings. Works special events and performs fire watch duties as needed. Serve on committees as assigned by the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsible for Community Risk Reduction Strategies ( 40%): Develop and implement general departmental risk reduction strategies and specific programs which address identified issues within the community. Develop and conduct various programs, events, forums, presentations, lectures, and multimedia presentations to a variety of audiences using input from department members. Prepare department members to conduct risk reduction education programs. Design, develop, and deliver well planned, organized, informative fire prevention training to all department members, as assigned. Develop new and creative outreach activities, funding sources, and partnerships. Routinely promotes articles, press releases, seasonal information, department events, seek out interviews, presentations, and public speaking opportunities that promote the community risk reduction strategies of the department. Review, analyze, and document fire data to determine the effectiveness of programs while monitoring trends.

Conduct Fire Prevention Inspections/Re- inspections of Commercial Properties ( 35%): Conduct on- site inspections with contractors, developers, building or business owners. Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulation of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non- functional fire exits. Inspect and test fire protection systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers, and other fire protection equipment to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations and standards. Fill out inspection notices and enter inspections into record management system. Conduct fire code compli ance follow-up inspections to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations have been found. Perform occupancy compliance checks and inspect special event sites.

Serve as Department’s Public Information Representative (10%): Maintain a working knowledge of fire department processes and initiatives to provide accurate and meaningful information to the public. Serve as one of the Fire Department’s Public Information Officer s and represent the department to the press and other media or coordinate the appropriate personnel for such events or activities. Respond to structure fires or large emergency events as needed. Receive and coordinate responses to media and public information requests for reports, data, statistics, or other related material.

Conduct Permit Field Inspections ( 15%): Conduct on- site inspections with contractors, developers, building or business owners. Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such 47 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting

Community Risk Reduction Specialist City of La Verne, CA 2 of 5 as accumulation of combustible materials, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non- functional fire exits. Inspect and test fire protection systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers, and other fire protection equipment to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations and standards. Complete inspection notice and enter inspection into record management system. Conduct fire code compliance follow -up inspections to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations have been found.

Conduct Fire Code Plan Review (5%): Review detailed plans and specifications of all buildings proposed to be constructed or remodeled to ensure compliance with state and local fire and building code requirements. Confer with engineers, architects, builders, owners, and contractors on any questions that need to be addressed. Prepare inspection records and technical letters pertaining to recommendations and violations. Compile and print plan review notes for review with architects/developers and field inspections.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge:

Skill in:
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Community Risk Reduction Specialist City of La Verne, CA 4 of 5 • Organize, direct, and implement a comprehensive program relevant to the operation of a Fire Department.

• On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related issues; remember various rules and procedures; and explain and interpret policy.

• Assess and make recommendations regarding the necessity and applicability of a wide variety of current fire equipment, vehicles, and materials necessary to deliver department services.

• Prepare and administer a budget.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.

• Effectively and responsibly act on behalf of the Fire Chief.

• Interpret and explain department policies and procedures.

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

• Study and interpret statistics that can be effectively communicated to executive and financial staff, commission members, City Council, media, and the public.

• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of City staff, City Council and commission members, the public, members of the media, and other interest groups.

• Display calmness, clarity, competency, and effectiveness under prolonged and stressful working conditions in critical emergency response situations.

• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with municipal, state, and federal laws, and department policies.

• Stay up to date on current issues in the Fire service and broad scope community risk reduction/emergency management strategies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in public contact work, preferably involving investigative or inspection skills.

• Demonstrate knowledge of proficient English, grammar, and methods of report writing.

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Community Risk Reduction Specialist City of La Verne, CA 5 of 5 • Have the ability to learn, interpret, explain, and enforce appropriate laws, regulations, and ordinances; learn practices, procedures, and methods used in fire prevention; learn the principles and techniques of building inspection; analyze and compile technical information on code investigations and violations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and use computer and software programs.

• Possess California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D courses

• Possess FEMA IS100, 200, 700, 800, G 606

• Possesses California State Fire Marshal Plan Review 1A, 1B, 1C Courses (preferred)

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Must possess a valid California Commercial Driver’s License. • Possess or have the ability to obtain, a P.C. 832 Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate (powers of arrest) within one (1) year of entry into this classification • Possess or have the ability to obtain G/E/L 952 (All -Hazard Public Information Officer) within one (1) year of entry into this classification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

May require use of respirator during an emergency response, may encounter hazardous substances including smoke and toxic gases. May be required to climb ladders.

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Agenda Report

CITY OF LA VERNE
Police Department

DATE: December 5, 2022

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM: Colleen Flores, Chief of Police

SUBJECT: Approval of Police Services Study
_____________________________________________________________________________

AGENDA SUMMARY

A request for a summary quote to conduct a Police Services Study was sent to three reputable firms. This document is necessary to provide the City and Departments’ current objective data to compare our existing service delivery model to the industry standard and use the report to assess the future police service needs for the City of La Verne.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-81, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with Matrix Consulting Group, a qualified and experienced consulting firm, and appropriate $60,000 from the general fund to complete the study.

BACKGROUND:

In July of 2021, the Mayor and Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with a firm to provide a Standards of Cover Analysis and Community Risk Assessment of La Verne's Fire and Emergency Medical service operations. The firm provided its results before City Council, providing an accurate assessment and a strategic plan for the Fire Department to best serve the La Verne Community, which proved beneficial. Thereafter, at the direction of the City Council, the Department sought to conduct a similar study by a professional firm for the Police Department in the form of a Police Services Study.

A Police Services Study is an objective analysis into the department’s resources, deployments, scheduling, management planning, organizational structure, current staffing levels, and future staffing levels, prioritizing public safety for all within the La Verne community. With the planned Gold Line expansion and the increase in our homeless population, the study will also analyze current and future capabilities and alternate response methods. The projections will also consider residential and commercial expansions by analyzing and ensuring that future service needs and service 53 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting

models align with the Department's staffing level(s). Projections will be incorporated into a strategic plan for the next five years. The final report will include an in-depth organizational analysis and recommendations for future deployment of police services to the community.

The Department received three quotes from reputable firms. However, one firm decided to withdraw after providing a quote. Several factors were considered in the firm selection. The factors included their extensive experience with mid-sized law enforcement agencies, their outline of approach to the project, and their deliverable end product. Based on the submitted proposals, the Matrix Consulting Group is the Department's preferred service provider. References have been checked; they have a solid perspective of the Department's size and found that other agencies have had positive experiences with the firm.

The anticipated completion of the project is approximately five months. The summary of work will also include an executive summary and a presentation to City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT:

If approved, appropriations of $60,000 from the General Fund will need to be appropriated and added to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adopted Budget.

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RESOLUTION NO. 22-81

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF

LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH

MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP TO CONDUCT A POLICE DEPARTMENT

STAFFING/SERVICES STUDY

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:

Section 1. That the Interim City Manager and Assistant City Clerk of the City of La Verne are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Matrix Consulting Group to conduct a Police Department staffing/services study, 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 2. 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 5
th day of December, 2022.

__________________________________
ATTEST: Mayor Tim Hepburn

_____________________________________
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk

I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-81 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 5 th day of
December, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________________
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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Proposal to Conduct a Police Department
Staffing Study

LA VERNE , CALIFORNIA

October 11, 2022

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Table of Contents

Letter of Transmittal

i
A Firm and Staff Qualifications and Experience 1

B

Understanding of the Project and Scope of Work

9 C

Cost Proposal

19 Resumes

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1650 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 213 • San Mateo, CA 94402 • 650.858.0507 SF Bay Area (Headquarters), Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Irvine, Portland, St. Louis

August 9, 2022
Chief Colleen Flores
La Verne Police Department
2061 Third Street
La Verne, CA 91750

Dear Chief Flores::

The Matrix Consulting Group is pleased to provide you with our proposal to conduct a Police Department Staffing Study for La Verne. This proposal is based on our discussion about the study and our background research on the City and its Police Department.

We have extensive experience with similar assessments for over 400 police departments across the country (as well as in Canada). Over 100 of these studies have been in California alone. Our firm has assisted police departments improve management, operations, and attaining 21 st Century Policing goals . The following table provides a partial list of recent police studies:

Asheville, NC
Austin, TX
Bakersfield, CA
Berkeley, CA
Columbia, MO
Denton, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Hayward, CA
Kansas City, MO
Lewisville, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Miami Beach, FL
Oshkosh, WI
Ossining, NY
Peoria, AZ
Raleigh, NC
Roseville, CA
Sacramento, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
Suisun, CA
Tacoma, WA
Winnipeg, MB Canada
We are completing police studies in Pittsburg, Richmond, and Signal Hill (CA).

We are known for the depth and insight of our analysis, critical today for ensuring that police services meet the needs of the community. As a result, the Matrix Consulting Group possesses the experience, team, and approach necessary for a successful project.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me – either at the letterhead address, by phone at 650-858-0507, or by email at [email protected].

Richard Brady, President
Matrix Consulting Group
matrix
consulting group
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Matrix Consulting Group 1

A Firm and Staff Qualifications and Experience

This section provides information on the firm and the qualifications of the firm and project team for this project.

A.1 Company Overview

The Matrix Consulting Group was formed by senior consultants who created it in order to pursue a service in which the senior people actually do the work. Our only business focus is the provision of organization and management analytical services to local government.

Our firm’s history and composition are summarized below:

• We are a corporation (incorporated in California) and we were founded in 2002.

However, the principals and senior staff of our firm have worked together in this and other consulting organizations as one team for up to 40 years. • Our only market and service focus is management, staffing and operations analysis of local government. We are a full service firm. • While we are a national firm, we are headquartered in California (in San Mateo with a satellite office in Irvine ) with additional offices in Portland OR, the Dallas Metroplex, St. Louis area, and Charlotte (NC). We also have two offices in Canada.

Currently we have 24 full time staff with 4 part time staff. • Our police analytical team includes career public safety analysis in additi on to former police professionals who are now career public safety analysts. We have no subcontractors in our team; we possess the skills necessary for an in depth and comprehensive study in house.
• While we provide a variety of services to local governme nt our most significant service area is law services. The Matrix Consulting Group project team has conducted studies of more than 400 law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, with over 100 project assignments in California. Recent assignments include San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles.

We are proud of our track record in providing analytical assistance to local governments in general, and to police departments specifically.

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Matrix Consulting Group 2

A.2 Police Study Experience

As noted above, the Matrix Consulting Group has conducted over 400 police services studies in California and elsewhere throughout the country. Our services in police consulting are varied:

• Organization and staffing
• Deployment and scheduling
• Resource and management planning
• Implementation of 21st Century Policing concepts

Our experience includes the following illustrative agencies:

Albuquerque, NM
Austin, TX
Bakersfield, CA
Birmingham, AL
Berkeley, CA
Beverly Hills, CA
Buda, TX
Carlisle, PA
Columbia, MO
Corvallis, OR
Denton, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Glen Heights, TX
Hayward, CA
Kyle, TX
Lewisville, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Lynnwood, WA
Mahwah, NJ
Manchester, NH
Mendham, NJ
Monroe, WA
Mount Lebanon, PA
Nashville, TN
Omaha, NE
Ossining, NY
Peoria County, IL
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, OR
Puyallup, WA
Raleigh, NC
Roseville, CA
Sacramento, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
San Clemente, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
San Antonio, TX
Suisun, CA
Tacoma, WA
Wichita, KS
Winnipeg, MB

In addition, we are currently completing law enforcement studies for Pittsburg, Richmond, and Signal Hill (CA), Madison WI, Everett WA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

A.3 Project Team

We proposed to utilize a dedicated of law enforcement s pecialists, including the President of our firm. The organization and functional responsibility for our team is shown below, followed by a professional summary for the proposed project manager as well as summaries for other team members.

Resumes can be found in the Attachment to this proposal. 60 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting
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Matrix Consulting Group 3

Richard Brady
President

Project Role
Project Manager and
Lead Analyst for the
Overall Project

Mr. Brady has provid ed management consulting services to municipalities for over 40 years across all governmental functions, including over 400 law enforcement department clients conducting organizational and operational assessments, organizational structure reviews, feasibilit y studies, technology and equipment reviews, and performance audits.

His experience includes recent police department studies for many agencies throughout the country and in Canada, including Calistoga, Laguna Hills, Los Angeles, Rancho Cordova, San Cleme nte, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, and Suisun (CA); Coral Gables, Orange County, Miami Beach, and Jacksonville (FL), Albuquerque and Rio Rancho (NM), Lynnwood (WA), Austin (TX), San Antonio (TX), Portland (OR), Winnipeg (MB), Las Vegas (NV), and Tacoma (WA), Wichita, Kansas City and Wyandotte County (KS), Kansas City (MO), DeKalb County (GA), Raleigh (NC), Portland (OR), Omaha (NE), Aurora (CO), and Birmingham (AL).

He has his BA degree from the California State University, East Bay; his Masters and Doctoral degrees from Oxford University (UK). All of his advanced degrees are in Social Sciences.

Richard Brady
President
Project Manager
Richard Brady
Project Manager
Ryan Peterson
Senior Consultant
Data Analytics
Ian Brady
Vice President
Field Services
John Scruggs
Senior Manager
Investigations
Tim Donohoe
Senior Consultant
Support Services
Devon Clunis
Senior Manager
Community Engagement
Philip Berry
Senior Consultant
Administration
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Matrix Consulting Group 4

Devon Clunis
Senior Manager

Project Role
Community
Engagement
Devon Clunis is a highly regarded policing professional with 35 years of combined policing and consulting experience. Mr. Clunis is recognized internationally as a thought leader in advancing policing excellence through a collaborative, community-centered approach.

Mr. Clunis served 29 years with the Winnipeg Police Service in Manitoba, Canada, retiring as Chief of Police in 2016. Most recently, he undertook the role of Inspector General of Policing in Ontario, overseeing the establishment of The Inspectorate of Policing in Canada's largest province , overseeing 45 police agencies and their corresponding Civilian Police Boards.

His police consulting experience in North America in the past five (5) years is extensive in projects in which he led community engagement and leadership emphases. This includes projects in Canada for Edmonton (AB), Kawartha Lakes (ON), and Winkler and Morden (MB); in the United States he worked for Columbus (OH), Los Angeles (CA), and Kansas City (MO). He also consulting with the San Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona.

He received his Master’s Certificate from York University (Canada).

Ian Brady
Vice President

Project Role
Lead Analyst on Field
Services and
Modelling

Ian Brady is a Vice President with the Matrix Consulting Group in our Police Services Practice. He has over 9 years of consulting experience. He specializes in public safety and is dedicated to providing analytical support for all of our police, fire, emergency communications and criminal justice system studies.

Mr. Brady h as developed the firm’s staffing, scheduling, and statistical models, including GIS -based analytical tools for analyzing field workloads and redeveloping patrol deployment areas.

He recently was a lead consultant on a number of police management studies in the last five years, including Berkeley, Laguna Hills, Los Angeles, Roseville, San Clemente, San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento (CA); Orange County and Miami Beach (FL), Wichita (KS), Austin (TX), Raleigh (NC), Kansas City (MO), Rockford (IL), Winni peg (MB), Raleigh (NC), Birmingham (AL), Portland (OR), Tacoma (WA).

He received his BA in Political Science from Willamette University.

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John Scruggs

Senior Manager

Project Role
Lead Analyst for
Investigations
John Scruggs is a Manager with the Matrix Consulting Group. He has a strong background in law enforcement, including having previously served as a Captain for the Portland Police Bureau. He has served in all facets of law enforcement including patrol, investigations, training and administra tion during his 26-year career.

He was a member of our police department study teams for, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, and Suisun (CA); Kansas City (KS), Kansas City (MO), Wichita (KS) and Midwest City (OK) as well as Lower Saucon Township (PA), Recently, he also was interim police chief to Lower Saucon Township and assisted them in a recruitment for a permanent one.

Mr. Scruggs has a Master of Public Administration from Portland State University. He received his Bachelor ’s degree in Political Science from Portland State University.

Philip Berry
Senior Consultant

Project Role
Lead Analyst for
Administrative
Functions

Philip Berry, who joined our firm earlier this year as a Senior Consultant, will serve in a senior consultant capacity alongside management to provide in depth analysis of relevant topics, as well as providing theoretical background knowledge of criminological principles and spatiotemporal analytics.

His police consulting experience includes management and staffing studies and strategic planning studies for Everett (WA), Madison and Milwaukee (WI), Cedar Hill (TX), and Boise (ID).

Prior to joining Matrix, Philip spent time as a Research Anal yst with the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission in Richmond, VA. Philip has also spent time at academic institutions as an instructor throughout the east coast throughout the duration of his graduate-level coursework.

Mr. Berry received his BA degree from Lebanon Valley College in Sociology; his MA from Radford University in Criminology; and his ABD, University of South Carolina in Criminology.

Tim Donohoe
Senior Consultant

Project Role
Lead Analyst for
Support Services

Tim Donohoe is a Senior Consultant with over 26 years of experience in both local and international law enforcement. He most recently served as Mission Advisor for the United Sates Department of Justice, International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program for the country of Armenia and as a Senior Law Enforcement Advisor for the country of Ukraine implementing police reform.

He is a retired Commander with the Reno, NV Police Department and has command level experience in both police operations and administration.

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His police consulting experience includes management and staffing studies and strategic planning studies for Milwaukee (WI), Cedar Hill (TX), Virginia Beach (VA), and Boise (ID).

Mr. Donohoe holds a Master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justic e from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Portland State University. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Ryan Peterson
Consultant

Project Role
Data and GIS Analyst
Ryan Peterson is a Consultant with the Matrix Consulting Group, specializing in GIS and data analytics. He has over five years of experience in conducting geospatial analysis for local and regional governments, having previously worked for the City of Portland and City of Beaverton, as well as the Tri - County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet).

Mr. Peterson has recently worked on police analytical projects for Tacoma (TX), Sacramento, West Sacramento, and Rancho Cordova (CA), Rockford (IL), Peoria and Buckeye (AZ), Mequon and Oshkosh (WI), Davenport (IA), Yarmouth (MA), Miami Beach and Orange County (FL), Howard County and Harford County (MD).

He holds a BS in Geography/GIS from University of Oregon, as well as a GIS Graduate Certificate from Portland State University, and a certificate in programming from the Epicodus School.

A.4 References

The following table provide s information regarding recent references. Project abstracts and contact information are provided in the following paragraphs.

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Los Angeles, California

Patrol Deployment Study

Ed Roes
City Administrator’s Office
(213) 473-7528
[email protected]
The project team developed a comprehensive assessment of LAPD’s community policing operations through its geographic deployment system and its supporting community liaisons.

To gain input from the community. Additionally, ride -alongs were conducted in all 21 patrol divisions over multiple months in order to lear n about individual communities and the geography of the city. This was then used to redistrict the entirety of LAPD’s deployment system to form over 200 new patrol districts.

The study involved extensive analysis of workload and service level data, which showed that patrol staffing was not
sufficient to meet service level expectations.

In part to mitigate these issues, the project team designed an alternative response program for civilian field responders to handle many types of non-emergency calls for service.

Other key recommendations included:
• Increasing the number of community policing specialists and adapting their role to be a facilitator of community policing in their district.
• Aligning patrol zone boundaries to communities, rather than splitting up neighborhoods and business districts. • Refocusing resources away from certain types of
specialized enforcement, such as vice units, to community policing and core patrol services.

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Salt Lake City, Utah

Police Department Audit

Ben Luedtke
Salt Lake City Council Staff
(801) 535-7622
[email protected]

Matrix conducted a study of SLCPD that focused on a wide range of areas, providing for a plan for the department to adopt significant changes to its operations, while also transitioning to a zero-based budgeting approach:

• Evaluation of the department’s approach to budgeting and identify cost allocation issues.
• Development of a framework and structure for zero-based approach to be used in budgeting.
• Review of internal accountability practices, including discipline, training, and policy development, and
recommended improvements.
• Assessment of the approach to mental health crisis
response and strategies to improve operations.
• Creation an alternative response to non-emergency calls.

The City is currently implementing these recommendations , especially recommendations to expand the crisis response team’s days and hours of service.

Tacoma, Washington

Police Department Staffing
Study

Tadd Wille
Currently
Deputy City Manager
Chandler, Arizona
(480) 782-2210
[email protected]

Matrix CG developed a comprehensive analysis of current and projected staffing needs. In coordination with city and regional planning efforts, the project team developed detailed GIS-based projections of population, housing, police service demand, and crim e rates throughout the entire jurisdiction, using these to determine impacts on police staffing needs.

Overall, the project team identified the need for approximately 150 new positions in the next fiscal year to catch up with growth and another 250 over the next 10 years to keep up with projected growth. In addition, the project team recommended significant changes to operational management in
investigations (case management) and in the deployment of resources to ensure that high call volume areas were
adequately served.

A follow up study provided an assessment of alternative police response for calls involving mental health issues and homelessness as well as civilian response to low priority calls.

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B. Understanding of the Project and Scope of Work

This section of the proposal outlines our understanding of the project and provides details about our approach to conducting a staffing study of the La Verne Police Department.

B.1 Approach

The City of La Verne is seeking to have a comprehensive analysis conducted of the police operations to determine appropriate staffing levels now and in the near future . The planned Gold Line station will impact police service needs in the future and the Police Department wants to be plan for these impacts in advance. This study needs to plan for its future on an effective base now.

Task Plan

The following task plan provides our proposed approach to the study.

Task 1 Project Initiation

In order to conduct the study of the La Verne Police Department, the project team will first develop an initial understanding of the Department and its service environment, as well as seek input on existing service levels and potential issues from Department managers and key stakeholders. This task allows for an opportunity to learn about the unique characteristics, policing programs, and services provided by the department. This process includes:

• Interviews with the Chief, command and supervisory staff in order to obtain their views on police service issues and improvement opportunities, as well to confirm the goals and objectives of the study.
• Similarly, interview the City Manager and elected officials (if desired) to obtain their views on police service issues and improvement opportunities. • Also reach out to the La Verne Police Officers’ Association for their view on service and staffing issues.
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This task will involve outreach to Department staff to understand the functionality of the organization as well as issues from a variety of perspectives. This input will be augmented in Task 3 in the employee survey.

These initial interviews will focus on determining individual attitudes toward current law enforcement services and organizational considerations, including the following topics:

• Adequacy of existing service levels.
• Responsiveness to community priorities and other service needs. • Perceived gaps in existing service levels, resources, and programs.

The project team will also begin to collect various documents, including departmental goals, vision, and objectives state ments, as well as other organizational materials and budgetary documents. Planning documents will also be collected.

TASK RESULT

Project initiation together with development of project planning materials – a weekly schedule with review dates identified and a data collection list.

Task 2 Descriptive Profile of the Police Department

The project team will document its initial understanding of the LVPD, its service levels, staffing, and service environment in a descriptive profile. The profile will also present 5 years of workload data, as available, preliminary analysis, organizational charts, salaries and compensation, deployment schedules, and a summary of key characteristics and dynamics of the community.

A primary aim of developing the descriptive is to provide a foundation for subsequent analysis by ensuring the accuracy of our assumptions and understanding of key details.

For each divisions and unit within the Department, the descriptive profile will detail • Departmental goals and objectives and other defining documents. • Service scope of work for each organizational function. • Organizational structures and reporting relationships. • Current (filled) and authorized staffing levels by classification. • Key responsibilities and duties for each unit, command staff, and unique role within the Department.
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• Programs and services offered to youth and the community generally. • Deployment structures of field services:
– Detailed visualization tables showing the current shift schedule, including personnel assigned to each, start times, and workday rotations. – Areas of geographic responsibility.
• For investigative units, total caseloads, a description of case management practices, and case assignment processes.
• For administrative and support functions, workloads and service levels, technology in use, and division of responsibility between the City and the Department.

The draft document will be reviewed with the project team, with corrections and revisions being made thereafter. This meeting will also provide an opportunity to discuss initial observations and findings, coordinate any remaining data collection needs, and discuss the next steps of the project.

TASK RESULT

A descriptive profile will be created, detailing the staffing, workload levels, and deployment schedules of the Police Department, as well as any key characteristics of the service environment.

Task 3 Maximize Employee Input

Input from within the Police Department is also critical to understanding issues regarding service delivery and alternatives. Additionally, their views are instrumental in helping to understand the greater context of police-community relations.

While many employees will be individually interviewed, the project team will develop and administer an online employee survey to obtain input on key issues directly within the scope of this study.

TASK RESULT

The project team will gather community and employee input to better understand their views on Police Department response and alternatives.

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Task 4 Analysis of Workloads and Staffing

The project team will develop a comprehensive analysis of staffing needs for every function of the Police Department, as well as strategies achieving the best use of existing resources. Different analytical factors and processes will be used to determine s taffing needs for each function as well as strategies for deploying and managing staff.

The following subsections provide examples of how we look at several key functions.

(1) Patrol Workload, Proactivity, and Staffing
Analysis of community-generated calls for service using computer aided dispatch data is central to this effort. project team will determine current service levels through:
• Analysis of patrol workload, including at the following levels:
– Calls for service by hour and weekday, month, area, priority level. – Response and travel times by priority level and call classification. – Total spent handling calls by primary and backup units by time and area. – Factors and assumptions for other workload factors, such as report writing.

• Patrol self-initiated activities and community engagement strategies, including:
– Self-Initiated activities by hour and weekday.
– Trends in types and frequency in self-initiated activities. – Relationship between uncommitted time and officer-generated activity. • Determine patrol staffing needs, both overall and at the beat level, based on workloads and targets for proactivity.
• Analyze patrol supervisory staffing needs based on span of control and the impact of the administrative workloads handled by sergeants and ability to be in the field. • Document and evaluate the extent of call diversion now, either virtually or in response.

The following examples provide visuals of the firm’s approaches to analyzing crime, calls for service, and patrol proactivity/unallocated time.

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Analysis of Patrol Proactive Capabilities at Specific Times

Analysis of patrol proactivity at a detailed level is able to show whether the strategies for deploying resources are able to consistently meet desired service levels:

Incident/Crime Occurrence Trends

Analysis of when specific incident types and crimes occur provides insight on whether the right types of resources are deployed at certain times of the day:

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Alternative Response

As part of this assessment, the project team will develop an analysis of opportunities to divert workload from sworn responders to alternative means, such as specialized resources and civilian responders.

The following chart provide a visual illustration of the framework for call handling before and after implementing call diversion for certain types of calls:

Before Implementing Call Diversion Approaches

After Implementing Call Diversion Approaches

(2) Investigations
The analysis of investigations workload and staffing needs incorporates input received from the interviews conducted with supervisors and line level detectives, comprehensive collection of data to examine caseloads and associated workloads. Through this process, the project team will develop an analysis of staffing needs for all investigative functions, including review of the following:
• Case assignment and screening by solvability factors, as well as management of inactive cases.
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• Workload by detective in each investigative unit relative to capacity. • Coordination with patrol and records.
• Average time from initial report, assignment of the case, and start of work. (3) Other Functional Areas
Examples of other administrative functions in the Police Department that would be evaluated include:

In professional standards / internal affairs, we will evaluate how the process works internally in terms of case management and externally in terms for avenues for complaints and methods for transparency.

In records and support services, the analysis will focus on hours of coverage, scheduling, and technology.

In recruitment and training, how does the LVPD identify strong candidates to reflect not only technical abilities but also ethical and engagement needs with the community? How does training in the academy and annual in-service training reinforce this? In property and evidence, are processes consistent with best practices (e.g., managing the chain of custody, audits, purging, etc.), are the facilities and access to them secure, what technology is in place?

TASK RESULT

The project team will develop an interim deliverable report that provides a comprehensive analysis of the workload and staffing needs of each unit in the Department.

Task 5 Police Department Staffing Projections for the Next 5 Years

The unique factors of a community shape the service environment that public safety personnel operate in. The modeling system we have developed to determine the impacts of development and growth on police service demands is the combined product of using advanced technical capabilities and our experience in working with local government clients. In La Verne this needs to incorporate the impacts of not only residential and business development but also transportation impacts.

Key aspects of the model employed to create an accurate and defensive model for planning service and personnel needs include the following:

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Illustrative Factors Considered to Project Future Staffing Needs

Geographic Analysis of Service Needs

In order to model the effects of the anticipated
growth in La Verne, it is critical to understand
the rates at which existing and similar
developments generate workloads and other
public safety service needs.

Our analysis will utilize a GIS approach to
examine geospatial trends in service demand.

Land Use and Redevelopment

Different types of residential, commercial, and
industrial zoning spaces have unique impacts
on public safety service needs.

We will meet with planners to understand how
land is used currently, as well as the
configurations of any anticipated development
and redevelopment, in order to accurately
model how these needs will evolve.

The data collected from the City’s Community
Development Department and other resources
(e.g., from Deschutes County) will form the
basis of our GIS model of how police service
needs will evolve over the projection timeframe.

Regional Interactions Including Transit

Understanding the context of the community
within its surrounding region is essential to
forecasting its planning needs. These impacts
are acute as the relate to transit and
transportation infrastructure.

This includes developing an understanding of
factors such as the daytime working population
and effects on field resource demands.

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Workload-Based Projections

Rather than base projections for future staffing
and operational needs on a simple ratio such as
officers per capita, our analysis builds staffing
needs from how workload is changing –
whether driven by calls for service, investigative
cases, or reports and administrative workloads
for staff.

Data collected for the analysis of projected service and personnel needs includes:

• CAD data (up to the past three years if current CAD system has been in place for that timeframe)
• Supporting information for CAD analysis (e.g., unit code and incident type lists, patrol schedules, incident report totals, arrest and booking totals) • UCR/NIBRS (up to the past three years; including location coordinates if data systems allow)
• Planning and land use GIS shapefiles (preferably including information such as commercial space, housing unit counts, and other key data) • Information on planned developments, including transit and transportation, with timeframes for completion when possible

The results of the operational service needs and staffing projections will be developed into an interim deliverable that provides projections 5 year service and staffing needs.

TASK RESULT

The analysis will result in an interim deliverable that comprehensively projects police operational service and staffing needs over the next 10 years.

Task 6 Develop the Final Report and Present Study Results.

Once the work tasks described in the preceding sections have been completed, our findings, conclusions, and recommendations will be developed into a final report on the study for the La Verne Police Department. The report will incorporate previous interim deliverables into a single unified document, combining the analysis of all functional areas of the Police Department. The document will be structured as follows:
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• An executive summary , whic h includes an overview of the process used to conduct the study, key results, and a comprehensive list of all recommendations made in the report.
• Analysis of current workloads and personnel needs for all police department functions, which includes:
– Detailed analysis of current patrol workloads, availability factors (e.g., leave, turnover, training etc.), and patrol proactivity;
– Investigative workloads, specialization, and case management practices; – Allocation of sworn and civilian resources to administrative and support functions and potential re-allocation of resources to the various functions. • Analysis of future (5 years) anticipated workloads and personnel needs for all police department functions.
• A plan of implementation for each study recommendation with schedule, costs and responsible parties.

Following completion of the draft final report, the document will be review ed with the Department, and revisions will be made thereafter.

TASK RESULT

The analysis will result in the final report on current and projected staffing for the Police Department. After draft reviews we will present the final report to the City.

Project Schedule

We propose a 20-week timeline for completing the study. The following chart provides a week-by-week plan for completing each of the project tasks:

Week
Task 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

1. Initiation

2. Profile

3. Employee Input

4. Current Staffing

5. Projected Staffing

6. Final Report

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C Cost Proposal

The following chart provides a breakdown of project staff hours by team member, as well as the related costs for each task area for the Police Department Staffing Study . As shown, we commit to conduct this project for an all-inclusive price of $60,000.

Task

Project
Manager
VP / Sr
Mgr /
Manager

Consultant

Total
Hours

Total Fee

1. Initiation and Interviews 8 48 8 64 $11,520

2. Profile 4 24 8 36 $6,200

3. Employee Input 0 4 12 16 $2,040

4. Current Staffing 8 72 16 96 $16,720

5. Projected Staffing 8 24 24 56 $8,960

6.. Draft and Final Report 12 40 8 60 $11,080
Total Hours 40 212 76 328
Hourly Rate $250 $180 $110
Total Professional Fees $10,000 $38,160 $8,360 $56,520 Travel Expenses $3,480

Total Project Cost $60,000

Our usual practice is to invoice our clients monthly for time and materials up to the total project amount. We are also amenable to invoicing on a deliverable basis.

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RICHARD BRADY

PRESIDENT, MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP

Richard Brady founded Matrix Consulting Group in 2002 and leads our public safety practice, which includes law enforcement and justice studies. He has served as the project manager or lead analyst on hundreds of public safety studies in his 40 year career.

His subject matter expertise includes police staffing and deployment, management effectiveness, and governance and transparency. Prior to his founding of these two firms, he served for over 20 years as a practice leader in two other firms, including Maximus.

Experience Highlights
Columbus, OH: Richard served as the project manager for this recently completed project that identified the need for new positions, but more importantly, identified a number of areas which would improve the quality of service and integrity, including:
• Steps to improve upon building trust in the community. • Changes to use of force policies and biased policing. • Increase training on de-escalation and procedural justice. • Increase the use of civilians in the field and in administration.

A number of recommendations were made in the study in these areas in order to bridge the disconnect between the department’s goals and policies, as well as how these are reinforced by management.

Austin, TX: Project manager on the study, which was designed to assist the APD recreate its approach to community policing to involve everyone, not just those with specialty assignments. While the study supported the addition of staff, the study also found that there were significant opportunities to support community policing in leadership, policies, recruitment, training, supervision, and use of data.

Los Angeles, CA: Project manager on a comprehensive study of LAPD field services, community policing programs, and patrol resource allocation strategies. The study recommended improved methods in order to better equalize service levels and prioritized a community-centered approach to field services.

Relevant Clients:

CA
NV
CA
CA
CA
TX
TX
MO
OH
NY
VA
NC
NC
AZ
WA
OR
MB
FL
KS
AL
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
San Jose
Sacramento
San Francisco
Austin
Fort Worth
Kansas City
Columbus
Albany
Richmond
Raleigh
Asheville
Phoenix
Tacoma
Portland
Winnipeg
Miami Beach
Wichita
Birmingham
Years of Consulting
Experience: 40
Education:

BA, California State
University, East Bay.

PhD, Oxford University, U.K.

Notable Accomplishments:

Ohio Commission on
Juvenile Justice
Massachusetts Governor’s
Committee on Local
Government
Professional Association:

Association of Local
Government Auditors
International City-County
Management Association

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IAN BRADY

VICE PRESIDENT, MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP

Ian Brady is a Vice President with Matrix Consulting Group in our Police Services Practice. He leads our data analytics unit, and has over 10 years of consulting experience. Specializing in public safety, he works on all of our police, fire, corrections, and emergency communications studies.

Mr. Brady is the lead developer on all of our statistical modeling and data analytics efforts, and has created standalone models in support of our studies’ analytical efforts, including for:
• New agency formation feasibility, financial and service delivery modeling.
• Growth forecasting using GIS-based projections for population, service needs, and staffing requirements.
• Comprehensive workload and staffing analytics.
• Interactive scheduling configuration, forecasting effects on service levels and overtime usage.

Experience Highlights
Los Angeles, CA: LAPD Basic Car Area Boundary Study
• Led a comprehensive staffing study of LAPD field services. • Recreated the patrol geographic deployment structure from the granular level, resulting in 202 new patrol areas, up from the 168 that existed previously.
• Analyzed patrol resource allocation strategies, recommending improved methods in order to better equalize service levels.

San Francisco, CA: Police Department Staffing Analysis
• Lead analyst on a comprehensive staffing study of the department.
• The project was designed to create defensible methodologies for determining the staffing needs of all 600+ assignments in the department based on service needs and other factors. These methodologies were then used to recommend appropriate
staffing levels in every position.
•
Developed and designed an interactive analytical tool for SFPD to use in the future to recreate the analysis in its entirety.

Relevant Clients:

AZ
AL
CA
CA
CA
CA
CA
CA
CO
FL
FL
GA
HI
IL
IL
KS
MB
MD
MD
MN
MO
MO
OK
NC
NJ
NM
NY
OH
OR
PA
TX
TX
TX
VA
WA
WI
Peoria
Birmingham
Berkeley
Los Angeles
Roseville
Sacramento
San Francisco
San Jose
Adams County
Miami Beach
Orange County
DeKalb County
Kauai County
Lansing
Rockford
Wichita
Winnipeg
Harford County
Howard County
Hennepin County
Columbia
Kansas City
Midwest City
Raleigh
Mahwah
Rio Rancho
Newburgh
Columbus
Portland
Carlisle
Austin
Fort Worth
Travis County
Suffolk
Tacoma
Oshkosh
Years of Experience: 10
Education:

BS in Politics, Willamette
University.

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DEVON CLUNIS

SENIOR MANAGER, MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP

Devon Clunis is a highly regarded policing professional with 35 years of combined policing and consulting experience. Mr. Clunis is recognized internationally as a thought leader in advancing policing excellence through a collaborative, community-centered approach.

Mr. Clunis served 29 years with the Winnipeg Police Service in Manitoba, Canada, retiring as Chief of Police in 2016. Most recently, he undertook the role of Inspector General of Policing in Ontario, overseeing the establishment of The Inspectorate of Policing in Canada's largest province, overseeing 45 police agencies and their corresponding Civilian Police Boards.

Experience Highlights
Province of Ontario: Led the establishment of the Inspectorate of Policing. Oversaw all aspects of Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles formation. Established policies, procedures, and SOP guidelines. Led hiring of staff and creation of a people-centered, community-focused, continuous pursuit of excellence operational framework. Led engagements with all police agencies and civilian boards in the province resulting in a unified approach to policing.

City of Winnipeg: Chief of Police leading overarching institutional change. Worked with police and the community to develop a collaborative approach to community safety and well-
being resulting
in a transformational shift in police and community relationships.

Columbus, OH: Devon was a key member in this project that identified many areas which would improve the quality of service and integrity, including:
• Steps to improve upon building trust in the community. • Changes to use of force policies and biased policing. • Increase training on de-escalation and procedural justice. • Increase the use of civilians in the field and in administration.

Many recommendations were made to bridge the disconnect between the department and the community

Relevant Clients:

CA
OH
MO
AZ
PA
AB
ON
MB
MB
Los Angeles
Columbus
Kansas City
San Carlos Apache
Macungie
Edmonton (CAN)
Kawartha Lakes (CA)
Winkler (CAN)
Morden (CAN)
Years of Consulting
Experience: 5
Years of Government
Experience: 29
Education:

Master's Certificate,
Municipal Leadership, York
University

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JOHN SCRUGGS

SENIOR MANAGER, MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP

John Scruggs is a former Captain with the Portland Police Bureau, with 26 years of experience in law enforcement. He is now a manager and analyst on our law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice engagements. His relevant experience include:
• Completed over 50 studies for law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice clients.
• Analysis focuses on operational and staffing review, workload analysis, net annual work hour determination, and alternative scheduling analysis.
• Expertise also includes the evaluation of administrative, dispatch, investigations, patrol, records, and property and evidence.

Experience Highlights
Kansas City, MO: This study evaluated the staffing needs of the Police Department. Key findings included:
• Opportunity for greater fiscal savings by transitioning 30 positions from sworn to civilian staff, primarily in administrative areas (e.g. finance, records, fleet maintenance, security, IT, and HR).
• Identified the need for additional positions related to open record requests, reviewing BWC footage, and packaging of officer videos for judicial proceedings.
• Provided insight into alternative organizational structures and span of control in administrative functions.
• Conducting workload analysis to determine staffing needs for non-patrol and investigative units.

Kawartha Lakes, Ontario: John served as the lead analyst of the on this engagement which reviewed the current staffing and developed staffing projections for a facilities study. Key recommendations included:
• Identified two patrol positions needed in the next 4 years and six positions over the next 20 years to better meet adopted proactive policing thresholds.
• Identified a shortage of detectives assigned to investigate crimes committed at the Central East Correctional Center.
• Reviewed space projections to meet desired operational approaches and service levels.

Relevant Clients:

AL
AZ
CA
CA
CA
FL
KS
KS
MA
MN
MO
NC
NC
OR
PA
PA
PA
TX
TX
TX
TX
WA
WA
WI

Gulf Shores
Buckeye
Los Angeles
San Jose
Santa Clara
St. Cloud
Kansas City
Wichita
Yarmouth
Hennepin County
Kansas City
Raleigh
Waxhaw
Tigard
Lower Saucon
Narberth
Upper Macungie
Denton
Fort Worth
Glenn Heights
Sunnyvale
Monroe
Tacoma
Dodge County
Years of Experience: 32
Education: Master of
Public Administration and
B.S. in Political Science
from Portland State
University
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KELLI SHEFFER

MANAGER, MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP

Kelli Sheffer is a 30-year law enforcement veteran with 16 years of command leadership experience with the Portland Police Bureau.

She has extensive specialized experience in precinct operations, investigations, major events/protests, houselessness/mental health and neighborhood livability issues, background investigation and personnel recruitment, use of force review, policy development, among many other areas.

Experience Highlights
Kelli most recently worked for the City of Portland, Oregon as the Central Precinct Commander responsible for the oversight of all police response and operations in the downtown core and neighborhoods in the south and west of the city.

• Lead for the Critical Incident Management Command Program- Training for Incident Command.
• Oversight of the Service Coordination Team, a multi-disciplinary service response to houselessness, mental health, and addiction. • Commander, North Precinct
• Commander, East Precincts
• Commander, Traffic Division.
• Public Information Officer
• Hostage Negotiation Team Lead
• Detective Sergeant
• 20-year Defensive Tactics Instructor
Camp Rosenbaum Board member (2010 – Present)
Camp counselor and staff positions from 1994 to 2018. CRB is a summer camp started 48 years ago by the late Brigadier Gen. Fred M. Rosenbaum utilizing partnerships between police, Air/Army Guard and Housing authority to support and mentor underprivileged youth.

DOJ, ICITAP (2010)
Partnering to build curriculum and instruct Bangladesh National Police in modern policing and Community Policing philosophies – 2010.

Associations:

Member of OACP Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police
Member of IACP International Association of Chiefs of Police Western States Hostage Negotiators Association (previous)

Bureau Positions:

2016-2018
• Central & East Precinct
Commander

2013-2016
• Traffic Division
Commander

2012-2013
• North Precinct
Commander/Captain

2010-2012 Lieutenant
• Adjunct to Operations
Branch Chief
• Public Information Officer

2007-2010 Lieutenant
• East Precinct
• Lieutenant/Hostage
Negotiation Team Lead
• Personnel Division

2003-2007 Sergeant
• Precincts
• HNT
• Detectives

2000-2003 Detective
• Robbery
• Child Abuse Team

1990-2000 Officer
• Precincts
• Background Invest.
/Recruitment

Training/Education:
• Texas A&M All Hazard
• Unified Command
• NTOA Command
• HNT/CNT
• Critical Incident Stress
• Crisis Intervention
• Major Event Management

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TIM DONOHOE

SENIOR CONSULTANT, MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP

Tim Donohoe is a 26-year law enforcement veteran with 16 years of command leadership experience with the Reno, Nevada Police Department. Tim has served as the Mission Advisor for the United States Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigative Assistance Program in the Republic of Armenia and as a Senior Law Enforcement Advisor in Ukraine. He has extensive specialized experience in international police reform, police hiring practices, internal affairs, police use of force, and police training. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Experience Highlights
Tim most recently worked for the United States Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigative Assistance Program in the Republic of Armenia. As the Mission Advisor, he worked closely with officials in developing the country’s new national patrol police force.

• Patrol police admission standards and hiring procedures • Institutional procedures and instruction
• Training requirements and standards
• Police Training Officer (PTO) Program
• Civilian oversight.

Tim served with the Reno, Nevada Police Department for 25 years and has experience in both police operations and administration. He is a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Policing and is a National Institute of Justice, Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Scholar.

• Operations Division Commander
• Internal Affairs Section Lieutenant
• Training Section Lieutenant
• Recruitment, Hiring, and Backgrounds Section Lieutenant • Patrol Lieutenant
• Regional Repeat Offender Program Sergeant
• Regional Street Crimes Unit Sergeant
• Regional Police Academy Sergeant
• Internal Affairs Investigator
• K9 Unit Sergeant
• Patrol Team Sergeant
• Regional Street Crimes Unit Detective
• Backgrounds Investigations Detective
• K9 Handler
• Patrol Officer

Relevant Clients:

CA Richmond
CA Signal Hill
ID Boise
NY Monroe County
TX Cedar Hill
VA Virginia Beach
WI Milwaukee

Education:

MA, University of Colorado,
Denver

BS, Portland (OR) State
University

Professional Association:

International Association of
Chiefs of Police (IACP)

Police Executive Research
Forum (PERF)

American Society of
Evidence Based Policing
(ASEBP)

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RYAN PETERSON

CONSULTANT, MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP

Ryan Peterson is a Consultant with the Matrix Consulting Group, specializing in GIS and data analytics.

He has over 5 years of experience conducting geospatial analysis for public safety agencies.

Experience Highlights
Los Angeles, CA: LAPD Basic Car Area Boundary Study
• Assisted in the recreation the patrol geographic deployment structure from the granular level, resulting in 202 new patrol areas, up from the 168 that existed previously.
• Analyzed patrol resource allocation strategies, recommending improved methods in order to better equalize service levels.

San Francisco, CA: Police Department Staffing Analysis
• Analyst on a comprehensive staffing study of the department. • The project was designed to create defensible methodologies for determining the staffing needs of all 600+ assignments in the department based on service needs and other factors. These methodologies were then used to recommend appropriate
staffing levels in every position.
• Developed and designed an interactive analytical tool for SFPD to use in the future to recreate the analysis in its entirety.

Relevant Experience:

CA
CA
FL
FL
HI
IL
MD
MO
NC
OH
TX
TX
WA
WI

Los Angeles
San Francisco
Miami Beach
Orange County
Kauai County
Rockford
Harford County
Kansas City
Raleigh
Columbus
Fort Worth
Travis County
Tacoma
Oshkosh

Years of Experience: 6
Education:

BS in Geography,
University of Oregon

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Agenda Report

CITY OF LA VERNE
City Attorney’s Office

DATE: D ecember 5, 2022

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM: Robert Kress, City Attorney
Cary Reisman, Deputy City Attorney

SUBJECT: Revision of Nuisance Abatement Ordinance

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AGENDA SUMMARY:

La Verne’s nuisance abatement ordinance has not been updated in several years. The State Legislature provides remedies, including cost recovery for abatement of public nuisances, that the current municipal code does not currently account for. This comprehensive ordinance provides the City with the widest range of options for abatement and cost recovery..

RECOMMENDATION:

It is our recommendation that the City Council introduce and waive reading in full Ordinance No. 1113.

BACKGROUND:

The La Verne Municipal Code has long provided procedures for the abatement of public nuisances. Chapter 9.40, Property Maintenance, adopted in 2002, lists a variety of conditions that render a property substandard and a public nuisance, and establishes misdemeanor and infraction penalties therefor. Chapter 9.60, adopted in 2012, provides for administrative citations, fines and collection procedures. Section 15.04.010 adopted the 2020 version of the California Building Code, Los Angeles County Building Code version, including Chapter 99 thereof. However, none of the current enactments provide for recovery of the City’s attorney fees and other expenses. This ordinance will include those cost recovery provisions, and will also allow for expedited nuisance abatement procedures.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

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The proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061 based on the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed ordinance would increase the ability of the City to assure code compliance within the City and would not have any potential for creation of a significant environmental impact.

Attachment: Ordinance No. 1113

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.40 OF TITLE 9 OF THE

LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC

NUISANCE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 9.40 of Title 9 of the La Verne Municipal Code relating to Property Maintenance is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

9.40.010 Intent of chapter.

a) It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws, ordinances or zoning permit conditions, or with private restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed, or other private agreement or with restrictive covenants running with the land to which the City is a party.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards for the maintenance of property in the City. Where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon property or structures thereon than is imposed or required by existing provisions of law, ordinance, contract or deed, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

b) It is the decision of the City Council that abatement of nuisances pursuant to this article may be performed by contract awarded by the City Council on the basis of competitive bids let to the lowest responsible bidder pursuant to California Public Contract Code section 20164, 20166, 20167, and 20170 to 20174 inclusive. In such event the contractor shall keep the account and submit the itemized written report for each separate parcel of land required by section 9.40.116.

9.40.020 Responsibilities for property maintenance.

Every owner, lessee, occupant or person having charge or control of property within the City is required to maintain such property in a manner so as not to violate provisions of this chapter, and such owner, lessee, occupant or person having charge or control of property remains liable for violations thereof regardless of any contract or agreement with any third party regarding such property. The duties imposed by this section shall in no instance relieve those persons herein referred to from the similar duty.

9.40.030 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:

ABATE. To remove the source of the public nuisance either by correcting specific problems or by removal from public or private property.

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ABATEMENT COSTS. Also referred to as COSTS OF ABATEMENT and

ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. They include all costs and expenses incurred by the City in abating a public nuisance. Such costs include, but are not limited to, the following: the actual expenses and costs to the City in the preparation of notices, specifications and contracts; inspection of the work; any attorney fees expended in the abatement of the nuisance through civil action or otherwise; all costs and expenses for which the City may be liable under state law arising from or related to the nuisance abatement action; and all costs or expenses to which the City may be entitled pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 520 and other statutory entitlements.

ABATEMENT COSTS shall begin to accrue at the time the City first receives a complaint regarding a problem on the property.

ABATEMENT HEARING. The administrative hearing before the Hearing Officer after issuance of a notice to abate by an Abatement Official.

ABATEMENT OFFICIAL. The City Manager, the Building Official, the Chief of Police, the Fire Official, the Code Enforcement Officer and any employee or agent of the City so designated by them and charged with enforcing the Municipal Code of the City, or applicable state code.

APPLICABLE STATE CODE. Any law of the State of California which protects the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of the City of La Verne.

BOARDED BUILDING. A building whose doors and windows have been covered with plywood or other material for the purpose of preventing entry into the building by persons or animals.

BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Building Official of the City of La Verne.

CODE ENFORT OFFICER.A Code Enforcement Officer appointed by the City Manager pursuant to Section 2.32.100 A of this Code,

CITY MANAGER. The City Manager of the City of La Verne.

FIRE OFFICIAL. The Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, or Fire Marshal or designee, authorized to enforce provisions of the Municipal Code or the Fire Code of the City of La Verne.

HEARING OFFICER. The official designated by the City Clerk charged with presiding over the abatement hearing and responsible for issuing orders to abate public nuisances and costs.

INTERESTED PARTY. The owner, legal occupant, or holder of a recorded interest of a property subject to a notice or order to abate.

NON-APPROVED MATERIAL. A material utilized that is not approved by the City.

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ORDER. The notice to abate a public nuisance issued pursuant to Section 9.40.080 of this chapter.

ORDER TO ABATE. The notice of the City to abate a nuisance.

OWNER. The owner of record of real property.

POLICE CHIEF. The Chief of the La Verne Police Department.

PREMISES. Any real property or improvements thereon.

PUBLIC NUISANCE. Any nuisance designated in Section 9.40.060 of this chapter.

PUBLIC VIEW. Anything which can be seen by a person with average vision while on public property or areas of private property open to access by the public.

RECIPIENT. Any person, not necessarily the owner of the premises, who received a notice or order to abate pursuant to this chapter.

REFUSE AND WASTE. Unused or discarded matter or material having no substantial market value, and which consists of such matter and material as rubbish, refuse, debris, and matter of any kind, including but not limited to sludge, rubble, asphalt, concrete, plaster, tile, rocks, bricks, soil, building materials, wood, crates, cartons, paper, containers, boxes, machinery or parts thereof, scrap metal and other pieces of metal, ferrous, or nonferrous, furniture, or parts thereof, trimmings from plants or trees, cans, bottles and barrels containing refuse and waste matter.

9.40.040 Classification of nuisances.

The following acts and conditions when performed or existing upon any lot or parcel of land within the City are declared to be unlawful and are defined as and declared to be public nuisances which are injurious or potentially injurious to the public health, safety and welfare, and which have a tendency to degrade the appearance or property values of surrounding property or which cause damage to public rights-of-way.

A. Land, which is subject to any of the following conditions:

1. Land, the topography, geology or configuration of which causes erosion or subsidence of surface water drainage, or water runoff problems of such magnitude as to be injurious or potentially injurious to the public health, safety and welfare, or to adjacent or nearby properties,

2. Un-compacted Fill. Any accumulation of un-compacted fill over three feet in height over predominate grade and contrary to adjacent contour for any period when such accumulation would seriously endanger public health or safety,

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3. Excavations and Piles of Dirt. Excavations and piles of dirt which constitute a hazard which is detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare, or which tend to degrade the aesthetic quality or property value;

A. Structures or buildings, both permanent and temporary, or other lot improvements, which are subject to any of the following conditions:

1. Any building or structure in which there exists any of the substandard conditions as listed in Section 9904 of the Los Angeles County Building Code, as adopted by the City,

2. Faulty weather protection including, but not limited to, crumbling, cracked, missing, broken or loose exterior plaster or other siding, roofs, foundations or floors, broken or missing windows or doors exposing the interior of the premises to the elements,

3. Any building or structure left in a state of incomplete construction, partial demolition, or left damaged by vandalism, fire, earthquake or other similar acts, for a period of six consecutive months, excluding such time when work is in progress pursuant to a valid building or other construction permit.

4. The peeling, chipped, blistering or absence of paint, stain, varnish or similar coatings on any building or structure which is visible from any public street, public property, adjacent property or right-of-way where such condition tends to degrade the aesthetic quality of, or tends to reduce property values in the immediate neighborhood,

5. Unoccupied buildings which have been left unlocked or otherwise open or unsecured from intrusion by persons, animals or the elements or which are boarded up by method or materials not approved by the Code Enforcement Officer and/or Building Official,

6. Fences or walls which are in a hazardous condition, or which are in disrepair or decay, or which are composed, in whole or in part, of non-fencing material, or which hinder free access to public sidewalks or other public property,

7. Substantial deterioration of porches, landings, patios, stairways or guardrails which are visible from any public right-of-way or neighboring property and have a tendency to degrade the appearance or property value of surrounding property,

8. Broken, defective or un-maintained decorative elements of a building, structure, parking lot or landscaped area which are injurious or potentially injurious to public health, safety and welfare or have a tendency to degrade the appearance or property values of surrounding property;

B. Landscaping and vegetation, which are subject to any of the following conditions:

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5 1. Dead, decayed, diseased or hazardous trees, weeds or other overgrown vegetation likely to harbor rats, vermin or other nuisances,

2. Weeds or other vegetation which constitutes a fire hazard to any building, improvements, crops or other property, whether located on private property, or the right-of-way located between sidewalk and curb or the entire right-of-way area when no sidewalk exists,

3. Overgrown or un-trimmed trees, hedges, shrubs or other plants normally trimmed by other property owners in the City, having the potential to depreciate the property values of other properties in the immediate neighborhood,

4. Trees, shrubs, lawn or other plants, which are dying from lack of adequate water, fertilization or maintenance, or where the same are diseased,

5. Lawns growing in excess of six inches in height, or untrimmed and encroaching more than two inches over sidewalks or other hardscape improvements,

6. Lack of residential landscaping, or required landscaping in commercial or industrial zones, whether located on private property or the right-of-way located between sidewalk and curb, or the entire right-of-way area when no sidewalk exists, when compared to other properties in the immediate neighborhood;

C. Unpaved or deteriorated parking lots, driveways and walkways containing uneven surfaces, or drainage problems that are hazardous to traffic or pedestrian circulation; or upon which surface is an excessive amount of grease, oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, radiator coolant, or other vehicle fluids;

D. Attractive nuisances (those objects which, by their nature, may attract children or other curious individuals) including, but not limited to, hazardous pools, ponds, iceboxes, refrigerators, neglected machinery, excavations or stagnant water;

E. Storage or scattering over any property or any public right-of-way abutting the property, when visible from any public right-of-way or neighboring property, any of the following:

1. Debris, rubbish or trash not stored in approved trash receptacles,

2. Abandoned, discarded, broken, wrecked, inoperable or discarded household furnishings, appliances, machines and tools, or similar objects or equipment,

3. Discarded building materials or machinery;

F. Packing boxes and other debris stored in yards and visible from a public right-of-way or neighboring property;

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G. Clotheslines, or the hanging, drying or airing of clothing or household fabrics on fences, trees or shrubberies in front or side yards which is open to view from the street or public right-of-way;

H. The storage of refuse or recycling containers on any street, sidewalk, parking area, front or side yard, such that they are visible from a public street, except when done in accordance with Section 13.28.050 of this code;

J. Maintenance of premises in such condition as to be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare or in such a manner as to constitute a public nuisance as defined by Section 3480 of the California Civil Code;

K. Graffiti or other writing, inscription, word, figure, symbol or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn or painted upon any permanent structure or privately owned real property.

L. Any standing or stagnant water on private or public property, which may become a breeding source for mosquitoes;

M. Any property that is in violation of the California Fire Code and that poses an immediate threat to the safety and welfare of its occupants or nearby properties.

9.40.050 Applicability

All or any part of premises found, as provided herein, to constitute a public nuisance shall be abated by rehabilitation, demolition, or repair pursuant to the procedures set forth herein. The procedures set forth herein shall not in any manner, however, limit or restrict the City from enforcing City ordinances or abating public nuisances in any other manner provided by law.

9.40.060 Declaration of nuisances

Declaration of a Public Nuisance. It is unlawful and it is declared to be a public nuisance for any person owning, leasing, occupying, or having charge or possession of any residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial, business park, office, educational, religious, vacant, or other premises within the City, to maintain such premises in such a manner that any of the following conditions is found to exist thereon:

(a) Any violation of a federal, state, or local ordinance, land use plan, rule, regulation, and/or any code adopted by reference in this code.

(b) Any industrial, commercial, or residential property not maintained in a condition consistent with the approved plans or conditions.

(c) Any land, the topography, geology, or configuration of which, whether in a natural state or as a result of grading operations, excavations, fill, or other alteration, interferes with the established drainage pattern over a property or from adjoining or other properties which does or may result in erosion, subsidence, or surface water 92 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting

7 drainage problems so as to be injurious to public health, safety, welfare, usability, or appearance to neighboring properties.

(d) Any building or structure left permanently unoccupied, permanently abandoned, partially destroyed or in a state of partial construction for an unreasonable period of time; a period of 90 days shall serve as a guide in determining whether an unreasonable time has gone by. Exception: when there exists a valid and active building permit, issued by the City, and construction is actively ongoing to the satisfaction of the Building Official, a period of 180 days shall govern in accordance with the most recently adopted edition of the California Building Code.

(e) Any building or structure erected, altered, expanded, maintained or used, contrary to the provisions of this code or any condition or requirement imposed upon the structure.

(f) Any condition that falls within the scope of the definition of “public nuisance” as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 11570.

9.40.070 Authorized Code Enforcement Officer: Citation Authority.

(a) The City Manager shall have authority to designate, by written order, particular officers or employees as a Code Enforcement Officer. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the authority to do all acts necessary to enforce the provisions of this article as well as other provisions of this Code as set forth in an order of the City Manager.

(b) T he Code Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized by the City Council, pursuant to sections 836.5 of the California Penal Code and subject to the provisions thereof, to arrest a person without warrant whenever the Code Enforcement Officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has violated a provision of this article or such other section of this Code which he/she has been authorized by the City Manager to enforce, in the Code Enforcement Officer’s presence or fails to correct a violation and therefore has committed an infraction which the Code Enforcement Officer has the discretionary duty to enforce.

(c) The Code Enforcement Officer is further authorized by the City Council to issue a “Notice to Appear” and to release such person on his or her written promise to appear in court, pursuant to sections 853.5 and 853.6 of the California Penal Code.

Under no circumstances may the Code Enforcement Officer take the person to be arrested into custody. In the event that the person to be arrested demands to be taken before the magistrate or refuses to provide his or her written promise to appear in court, the Code Enforcement Officer must either summon a La Verne Police Officer, explain the situation, and request that the Police Officer arrest the person and take the person into custody, or seek assistance of the City Attorney, and request that an infraction or misdemeanor complaint be prepared and filed against the person.

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Code of the City of La Verne and subject to the provisions thereof, to arrest a person without warrant whenever said official has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has violated a provision of this article or such other section of this Code which he/she has been authorized by the City Manager to enforce, in the Fire Official’s presence or fails to correct a violation and therefore has committed an infraction which the Fire Official has the discretionary duty to enforce.

(e) The Fire Official is further authorized by the City Council to issue a “Notice to Appear” and to release such person on his or her written promise to appear in court, pursuant to sections 853.5 and 853.6 of the California Penal Code. Under no circumstances may the Code Enforcement Officer take the person to be arrested into custody. In the event that the person to be arrested demands to be taken before the magistrate or refuses to provide his or her written promise to appear in court, the Fire Official must either summon a La Verne Police Officer, explain the situation, and request that the Police Officer arrest the person and take the person into custody, or seek assistance of the City Attorney, and request that an infraction or misdemeanor complaint be prepared and filed against the person.

9.40.080 Abatement of Public Nuisances.

Any property found to constitute a public nuisance in violation of section 9.40.060 hereof may be abated by rehabilitation, removal, demolition, or repair pursuant to procedures set forth herein. The procedures for abatement set forth herein shall not be exclusive or restrict the City from enforcing other city ordinances or abating public nuisances in any other manner provided by law.

9.40.090 Notice to Abate.

Whenever the Code Enforcement Officer or Fire Official determines that property within the City is being maintained as a public nuisance in violation of section 9.40.060 contrary to one or more provisions of section 9.40.040, he/she may give written “notice to abate.” Such notice shall be served on any owner, lessee and occupant of said property stating the section(s) being violated. The notice shall set forth a reasonable time limit, in no event less than ten (10) calendar days, for correcting the violation(s) and may also set forth suggested correction methods. The notice shall be served upon the property owner, lessee or occupant in accordance with the provisions of section 9.40.120. The notice shall contain a reference to the right of appeal provided in section 9.40.140.

9.40.100 Emergency Abatement.

Whenever the Code Enforcement Officer or Fire Official determines that property within the City is being maintained as a public nuisance in violation of section 9.40.060 contrary to one or more provisions of section 9.40.040, and that such public nuisance constitutes an immediate hazard or threat of harm such that the situation calls for abatement sooner than the abatement procedures in this chapter otherwise allow, the Code Enforcement Officer or Fire Official may take or cause emergency abatement of such nuisance with such notice to parties concerned, or without notice, as the particular circumstance reasonably allows. After the summary abatement, notice and a reasonable opportunity to 94 December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting

9 be heard will be afforded. Expenses and costs of abatement can be appealed to the City Council in accordance with the procedures established in sections 9.40.190 through

9.40.240 hereof.

9.40.110 Voluntary Abatement of Nuisances.

The owner, lessee or occupant of any building, structure or property alleged to be a nuisance under the provisions of this chapter may abate the nuisance at any time within the abatement period provided in the notice of the Code Enforcement Officer, by rehabilitation, repair, removal, or demolition. The owner, lessee, or occupant shall advise the Code Enforcement Officer of the abatement. Once so advised, the Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect the premises to ensure that the nuisance has, in fact, been abated.

9.40.120 Service of Notice.

Any “notice to abate” “notice of hearing,” “resolution ordering abatement,” itemized statement of costs,” or other mailing required of City shall be served in person, by first class mail, or by certified mail to the owner, lessee, tenant, and occupant, to the addressee’s last known address, including the subject premises. Additionally, a copy of such notice shall be mailed to each property owner of record as shown on the last equalized assessment roll of the county or as known to the Code Enforcement Officer.

Service shall be deemed complete at the time the document is personally served or deposited in the mail. Failure of any person to receive a document shall not affect the validity of any proceedings hereunder. If the City intends to utilize the procedures authorized by Government Code section 38773.5, as authorized by section 9.40.230 hereof, the documents referenced in this section shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested.

9.40.130 Procedure –No Appeal.

In the absence of any appeal, the property shall be rehabilitated, repaired, removed or demolished in the manner specifically set forth in said “notice to abate.” If such nuisance is not abated as ordered within said abatement period or within such time as extended by the Code Enforcement Officer, the Building Official shall cause same to be abated by City employees or by private contractor. The Building Official is expressly authorized to enter said property for such purposes. Costs, as specified in section 9.40.190 shall be billed to the owner.

9.40.140 Appeal Procedure- Hearing by Board of Appeals.

(a) The owner, occupant or lessee may appeal the Code Enforcement Officer’s “Notice to Abate” to the Board of Appeals by filing an appeal with the Building Official within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the Code Enforcement Officer’s order to abate.

The appeal shall contain:

(1) Specific identification of subject property;
(2) Names and addresses of all appellants;
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(4) A statement (in ordinary, concise language) of the specific order or action protested and grounds for appeal, together with all material facts; (5) Date and signatures of all appellants; and
(6) Verification of at least one appellant as to the truth of matters stated in the appeal.

(b) As soon as practical after receiving the appeal, the Building Official shall set a date for the Board to hear the appeal. This date shall be not less than ten (10) calendar days nor more than thirty (30) calendar days from date the appeal was filed. The Building Official shall give each appellant written “Notice of Hearing by Board of Appeal” specifying the time and place of the hearing. Notice of said hearing shall be served upon the appellant at the address shown on the appeal in accordance with provisions of section 9.40.100. Continuance of the hearing may be granted by the Board on request of the appellant when good cause is shown, or on the Board’s own motion.

(c) The Code Enforcement Officer’s notice to abate shall be stayed during the pendency of an appeal therefrom which is properly and timely filed.

9.40.150 Decision by Board

(a) Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall determine whether the property or any part thereof, as maintained, constitutes a public nuisance. If the Board so finds, they shall adopt a resolution declaring such property to be a public nuisance (“resolution ordering abatement”), setting forth their findings and ordering abatement by having such property rehabilitated, repaired, removed or demolished by manner and means specifically set forth in the resolution. The resolution shall set forth the time when such work shall be completed by the appellant, in no event less than thirty (30) days. The decision and order of the Board shall be final.

(b) A copy of the “resolution ordering abatement” of said nuisance shall be served on the appellant and upon all owners if such persons are not the appellant of the subject property in accordance with provisions of section 9.40. 120. Upon abatement in full by the appellant or any other person, the proceedings hereunder shall terminate.

9.40.160 Hearing Procedure.

Hearings may be tape recorded. Hearings need not be conducted according to technical rules of evidence. All testimony given shall be under oath. Hearsay evidence may be used for supplementing or explaining direct evidence. Any decision need not depend upon any particular evidence or showing of proof.

9.40.170 Abatement by City.

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(b) Abatement costs, including incidental expenses, of abating the nuisance shall be billed to the occupant and to the owner if the owner is not the occupant and shall become due and payable thirty (30) days thereafter. The term “incidental expenses” shall include, but not be limited to, costs incurred in documenting the nuisance; personnel costs; printing and mailing costs; hearing costs; attorney fees; actual expenses of the City in preparing notices; specifications or contracts, and costs to inspect work.

(c) No person shall obstruct or interfere with the applicable Abatement Official or with any person who owns or holds an interest in a property, in the performance of necessary acts to execute an order to abate issued pursuant to this article. Violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor.

9.40.180 Alternative Actions.

Noting in this article shall be deemed to prevent the City from ordering the commencement of a civil proceeding to abate a public nuisance pursuant to applicable law or from pursuing any other remedy available under applicable law.

9.40.190 Itemized Statement of Costs.

(a) The applicable Abatement Official shall keep an account of the cost, including incidental expenses, of abating such nuisance on each separate lot or parcel of land where work is performed by the City or private contractor. An “itemized statement of costs” shall be rendered in writing to the City Council showing the cost of abatement, including rehabilitation, demolition or repair of said property, including any salvage value relating thereto.

(b) At least ten (10) calendar days before an “itemized statement of costs” is submitted to the City Council, a copy of said statement and notice shall be served on the appellant and upon owners of said property, if the owners are not the appellant, in accordance with the provisions of section 9.40.120. Proof of posting and service shall be made by affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury filed with the City Clerk.

9.40.200 Protest and Objections.

Any person liable to be assessed for the cost of an abatement action may file a written protest or objection to the “itemized statement of costs,” with the City Clerk at any time prior to the time set for hearing. The City Clerk shall endorse each protest or objection received and shall present such protest or objection to the City Council at the time set for the hearing. No other protests or objections shall be considered.

9.40.210 Hearing of Protests.

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and on protests or objections of those liable to be assessed for the cost of abatement.

The City Council may make revisions or corrections to the statement as it deems just and thereafter shall confirm the statement by motion or resolution. The decision of the City Council on all protests and objections which may be made regarding the statement shall be final and conclusive.

9.40.220 Special Assessment and Personal Obligation.

Pursuant to Government Code sections 38773 and 38773.5, the City Council shall thereupon order that all costs included in the confirmed “itemized statement of costs” constitute a lien against the property to which it relates and that all such costs be made a personal obligation against the property owner.

9.40.230 Assessment Lien.

(a) The total cost for abating such nuisance, as confirmed by the City Council, shall constitute a special assessment against the respective lot or parcel of land to which it relates, and upon recordation in the office of the county recorder of a “notice of lien,” as so made and confirmed, shall constitute a lien on said property for such assessment.

(b) After such confirmation and recordation, a certified copy of the confirmed “itemized statement of costs” shall be filed with the Los Angeles County auditor-controller on or before August 1 of each year. It shall be the duty of the auditor-controller to add the amounts of the respective assessments to the next regular tax bills levied against said lots and parcels of land for municipal purposes. Thereafter, said amounts shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary municipal taxes are collected, and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedures and sale in case of delinquency as provided for ordinary municipal taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection and enforcement of municipal taxes shall be applicable to such special assessment.

(c) In the alternative, after such recordation, such lien may be foreclosed by judicial or other sale in the manner and means provided by law.

(d) A “notice of lien” for recordation shall be provided according to a standard format kept on record by the Code Enforcement Officer.

9.40.240 Personal Obligation.

All costs associated with abatement proceedings which are not satisfied through the procedures of this article may be collected on behalf of the City by the City Attorney or the City Attorney’s designee using the appropriate legal remedies.

9.40.250 City Council Declaration of Weeds, Rubbish, Refuse and Dirt to be Public Nuisances, Resolution.

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(a) All weeds growing upon the streets, sidewalks, or private property in the City.

(b) All rubbish, refuse, and dirt upon parkways, sidewalks, or private property in the City.

9.40.260 Resolution Declaring Public Nuisance; Contents.

The resolution adopted by the City Council pursuant to section 9.40.250 shall:

(a) Refer to the street(s) by its/their commonly known name(s).

(b) Describe the property(ies) upon which or in front of which the nuisance(s) exist(s) by giving the applicable lot and block number(s) according to the official or City assessment map.

9.40.270 City Council Declaration of Weeds as Recurrent Nuisances.

Pursuant to California Government Code section 39562.1, at the time it adopts the resolution as provided for by sections 9.40.250 and 9.40.260 hereof, the City Council may also find and declare that weeds on specified parcels of property are seasonal and recurrent nuisances. Such seasonal and recurrent nuisances shall be abated in accordance with the provisions of this section, provided that upon the second and any subsequent occurrence of such nuisance on the same parcel or parcels within the same calendar year, no further hearings need to be held and it shall be sufficient to mail a post card notice to the owners of the property as they and their addresses appear upon the current assessment roll. The notice shall refer to and describe the property and shall state that noxious or dangerous weeds of a seasonal and recurrent nature are growing on or in front of the property, and that the same constitute a public nuisance which must be abated by the removal of said noxious or dangerous weeds, and that otherwise they will be removed and the nuisance will be abated by the City authorities, in which case the cost of such removal shall be assessed upon the parcel and lands from which or in front of which such weeds are removed and that upon confirmation such cost will constitute a lien upon such parcel or lands until paid.

9.40.280 Alternatives

Nothing in the foregoing sections of this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the City Council from ordering the City Attorney to commence a civil or criminal proceeding to abate a public nuisance under applicable civil or penal code provisions as an alternative to the proceedings set forth herein or by administrative fines.

In any action, administrative proceeding, or special proceeding to abate a nuisance, attorney’s fees may be recovered by the prevailing party if the City elects, at the initiation of that individual action or proceeding, to seek recovery of its own attorneys' fees. In no action, administrative proceeding, or special proceeding shall an award of attorneys' fees to a prevailing party exceed the amount of reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by the City in the action or proceeding.

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SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, and subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its final passage.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ______________of December, 2022.

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Tim Hepburn, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk

CERTIFICATION

I, Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk, City of La Verne, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1113 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on the 5
th day of December, 2022, and duly passed, approved and adopted by said City Council and thereupon duly signed by the Mayor and attested by the Assistant City Clerk, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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CITY OF LA VERNE
City Engineer

DATE: December 5, 2022

TO: Honorable Mayor & City Council

FROM: Cody Howing, City Engineer
Eric Scherer, Building Official
Chris Nigg, Fire Chief

SUBJECT: Adoption by Urgency Ordinance No. 1114 of the 2023 Los Angeles County Building Code and the 2022 Fire Code and Green Building Code by Reference
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AGENDA SUMMARY:

The adoption of the 2023 Los Angeles County Building and Fire Code and the 2022 California Fire Code and Green Buildings Standards Code are necessary under the California Health and Safety Code. These codes are established to provide the City of La Verne with the minimum construction and property maintenance standards that promote the health and welfare of the general public to make buildings more efficient in the use of materials and energy , and to reduce environmental impact during and after construction. Since the County recently amended these codes, it is necessary for the City to adopt these changes. Due to the State’s deadline of January 1, 202 3, these standards must be adopted by urgency ordinance.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached urgency ordinance adopting Title 26 – Building Code of the Los Angeles County Code, Title 27 – Electrical Code of the Los Angeles County Code, Title 28 – Plumbing Code of the Los Angeles County Code, Title 29 – Mechanical Code of the Los Angeles County Code, Title 30 – Residential Code of the Los Angeles County Code, Title 24 Part 11 – California Green Building Code, and the City of La Verne amendments to portions of the ses codes also known as the 20 22 California Building Standards Code, by reference, with certain changes and modifications, and making revisions thereto.
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BACKGROUND:

Section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code requires that the latest California Building Standards Codes apply to local construction 180 days after they become effective at the State level. The California Building St andards Commission has adopted the 2 022 Edition of the California Building Codes.

State Law requires that these Codes become effective at the local level on January 1, 2023 . State Law requires that local amendments to the California Building Standards Codes be enacted only when an express finding is made that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographic conditions.

The City of La Verne has previously adopted the Los Angeles County Building Codes by reference. These codes contain essential amendments and additions to the International Building Codes and the State of California Building Code.

Included in these amendments are the administrative portions of the laws as well as such important chapters for grading and substandard properties. The California Building Standards Commission has adopted the 20 22 Edition of the California Building Code and has made specific findings based on local climatic, topographical, and/or geological conditions. As in past code adoptions, the City of La Verne has used the County code adoption process to make those findings for its local amendments and has adopted the County codes by reference. The County codes were not approved by the County Board of Supervisors until November 15, 2022. Once again, the County adoption schedule did not allow sufficient time for the City to follow its standard process of first and second reading of the ordinance and a 30- day effective period. Therefore, in order for the City to ad opt the County codes by reference and meet the January 1, 2023 effective date, the City must adopt its new codes by urgency ordinance.

While staff is proposing the adoption of the California Building Standards as amended by Los An geles County, staff is not recommending adopting the California Green Building Standards Code as amended by Los Angeles County (Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Code).

The County is adopting more stringent measures in the Green Building Code which may be burdensome for developers to incur the additional costs . The requirements for the Green Building Code have been a highly contentious topic with residents. It is our intention to not burden applicants with any additional requirements where allowed.

The proposed ordinance will adopt by reference portions of the 2022 California Building Code Series. In an effort to provide consistency within the Los Angeles Basin and provide the public locally applicable and efficient codes, the Los 102
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Angeles County Department of Public Works joined efforts with a number of cities in Los Angeles County to undergo thorough examinations of previous and proposed amendments. Many of the local amendments to the Codes are based on the model language generated by the Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code Program (LARUCP). The primary changes in this adoption are section reference changes.

Additionally, this ordinance will adopt the 2022 California Fire Code (CFC). The CFC is modeled after the International Fire Code (IFC) and the National Fire Protection A ssociation (NFPA) standards. The Office of the State Fire Marshal reviews all of California ’s fire and life safety regulations for relevancy, necessity, conflict, duplication, and/or overlap. Thus, collectively, the CFC ensures that the City has a substantial body of code upon which they can base their regulations.

These nationally recognized and accepted practices safeguard life and property from fire and explosion hazards. The CFC also contains provisions to assist emergency response personnel. CFC is part nine of the California Building Standards, also known as the California Code of Regulations Title 24.

In the interim, there has been some confusion on the residential fire sprinkler language. The Fire Department is proposing to amend Section 15.04.095 of the municipal code the strengthen the language and remove ambiguity. This revision is located in Section 5 of the Ordinance.

Further, it is the desire of the La Verne Fire Department to adopt the Los Angeles County Fire Code (Title 32) because it stren gthens regulations related to access, water supply, fuel modification, and defensible space for homes located in the wild and urban interface. Unfortunately, County Fire’s schedule for adoption of the 2022 Fire Code is not until the first quarter of next year. Thus staff is recommending adoption of the California Fire Code at this time and will bring back to the Council an Ordinance adopting the Los Angeles County Fire Code when the County adopts their code.

In the interim, there has been some confusion on the residential fire sprinkler language. The Fire Department is proposing to amend Section 15.04.095 of the municipal code the strengthen the language and remove ambiguity. This revision is located in Section 5 of the Ordinance.

The ordinance will amend Titles 26 (Building Code), 27 (Electrical Code), 28 (Plumbing Code), 29 (Mechanical Code), and 30 (Residential Code) to reflect the most critical and necessary County amendments required because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions, as well as the California Green Building Code and California Fire Code . The amendments have been prepared by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works in accordance with Sections 17958 and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code with th e 103
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findings clearly delineated for each of the proposed amendments in a chart which is set forth in Section 31 of the Los Angeles County ordinance (attached for reference). The ordinance does not adopt Title 31 (Green Building Standards Code) of the Los Angeles Code but adopts the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code without amendments. The last City update to the State Building Standards Code was approved by the City Council in 2019.

The state legislature adopted requirements for local jurisdictions to expedite electric vehicle permitting. Per Government Code 65850.7, a local Ordinance is required to be adopted which outlines the requirement for a streamlined electric vehicle permit procedure. The requirements are outlined in Section 11 of the Ordinance.

Attachments: Urgency Ordinance No. 1114
Section 31 of Los Angeles County Ordinance Findings
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URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1114

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE

ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVER NMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, THE CALIFOR NIA BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26 BUILDING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE), THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27

ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNT Y CODE), THE CALIFOR NIA PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28 PLUMBING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE), THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29 MECHANICAL CODE OF

THE LOS ANGELES COUN TY CODE), THE CAL IFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30 RESIDENTIAL CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES C OUNTY CODE), THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (TITLE 24 PART 11 OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (TITLE 24, PART 9)

AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council finds that the changes or modifications set forth in this Urgency Ordinance No. 1114 are reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City of La Verne due to the following local conditions consistent with Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5(a) and 17958.7:

A. The City has steep hillside topography, unstable geology, natural watershed areas, expansive soils, underground streams, and hillside fire hazard areas within the City. This local condition requires fire sprinklers, designated fire hazard zones, and adoption of emergency notifications listed in S ections 5 and 7 to protect combustible c onstruction and afford timely fire response.

B. The City of La Verne is subject to seasonable high temperatures and dry atmospheric conditions which often occur during times of high -velocity winds which cause potentially hazardous fire conditions. Due to the climatic, geographic and topographical conditions hereinabove described, the City of La Verne is susceptible to fires which are of particular danger during periods of high winds when fires tend to spread across building roofs where such roofs are not of noncombustible or fire- retardant construction. This requires local modification to Section 6 and 7 requiring fire retardant roofing materials.

C. The City is within a highly seismically active region. The City is adjacent to various active faults including the Chino, Sierra Madre, Cucamonga, Whittier, San Jacinto, and Raymond Faults. It is necessary to modify the State Code as amended by Los Angeles County, adding LA County Amendments listed in Section 2 of this Ordinance.

D. The City has steep hillside topography and high fire hazard areas which have been designated by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. This item requires rapid response, designating Fire Zone areas within the City, and adoption 105
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of fire sprinkler requirements within the City as outlined in Sections 7 , 8, and 2 within this Ordinance.

E. Due to local Los Angeles County regional conditions as listed in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein for reference. These modifications are necessary for Section 2 due to local conditions outlined in Exhibit “A”.

F. The State of California and the City of La Verne have consistently promoted and encouraged the use of fuel-efficient electric vehicles; and

G The State of California recent adopted Assembly Bill 1236, which requires local agencies to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging systems; and

H Creation of an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations would facilitate convenient charging of electric vehicles and help reduce the City’s reliance on environmentally damaging fossil fuels.

Section 2. Section 15.04.010 of the La Verne Municipal Code is hereby amended to read:

15.04.010 Adoption of County Codes and California Building Standards Codes by reference.

A. The City adopts by reference, except as provided in this chapter, those certain codes known and designated as THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26 BUILDING CO DE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE , 2023 EDITION), THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICA L CODE (TITLE 27 ELE CTRICAL CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE , 2023 EDITION), THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28 PLUMBING CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, 2023 EDITION), THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29 MECHANICAL CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE , 2023 EDITION), THE 2022 C ALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (TIT LE 30 RESIDENTIAL CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUN TY CODE, 2023 EDITION), as adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on November 15, 2022 AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (TITLE 24 PART II OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE) and such codes, as amended, shall be the uniform building laws of the city.

B. One copy of the County of Los Angeles B uilding, Electrical, P lumbing, Mechanical, and Residential codes, and the California Green Building Code has been deposited in the office of the Building Official and shall be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

C. The editions of the County of Los Angeles codes referenced in Section

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by reference by Section 15.04.010 shall take effect on January 1, 2023, and shall apply to all projects submitted for plan check on or after that date.

D. See Section 15.32.010 for adopted Fire Code by the City of La Verne.

Section 3. References to “The 2019 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 Building Code of the Los Angeles County Code (Adopted November 26, 2019 by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors)” in Sections 15.24.010, 15.24.040 and throughout the La Verne Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

The 2022 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 Building Code of the Los Angeles County Code (Adopted November 15, 2022 by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors)

Section 4. Section 15.04.080 of the City of La Verne Municipal Code of hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 15.04.080 Penalty

Every person violating any provision of the 2022 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 Building Code of the Los Angeles Code, the 2022 California Electrical Code as amended by Title 27 Electrical Code of t he Los Angeles County Code, the 2022 California Plumbing Code as amended by Title 28 Electrical Code of the Los Angeles County Code, or the 2022 California Mechanical Code as amended by Title 29 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code, or the California Residential Code as amended by Title 30 Residential Code of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Green Building Code of Title 24 Part 11 of the California Building Standards Code adopted by reference by Section 15.04.010 or violating any provision of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

Section 5. Section 15.04.095 of the La Verne Municipal Code is hereby amended to read:

15.04.095 Section 903.2 of building and fire codes amended.

A. Section 903.2 of the Los Angeles County Building Code, and the California Fire Code (2022 Edition) as adopted by the city, is hereby amended to add the following:

Except for Group U occupancy groups, a fire sprinkler system is required in the following locations:

In all new institutional, educational, commercial, industrial buildings, or other uses as determined by the Fire Marshal, and in additions to existing institutional, commercial, industrial buildings, or other uses as determined by the Fire Marshal where the addition brings the total floor area to five thousand (5,000) square feet or more. The total floor area of buildings shall be computed without regard to separation walls and floors of less than four -hour construction without openings. In the even that an automatic fire- 107
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extinguishing system is required by the particular occupancy of the building, the five thousand (5,000) square foot threshold for additions shall be inapplicable.

In all new residential construction and every existing building or structure relocated or moved onto a property, every building or structure which as a result of remodeling, fire, earthquake, or another disaster requires demolition and reconstruction, in its entirety, or every existing building or structure that is receiving or has received an addition(s) in which exceeding fifty percent (50%) of the original area is exceeded, shall have an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout therein. This requirement shall not apply to project which:

1. Have been approved prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section; and

2. Have specific fire suppression requirements imposed as conditions of approval.

Enforcement of the provision of this section is hereby delegated to the Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative.

Section 6. Section 15.24.010 of the La Verne Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 15.24.010 General Requirements

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the building code and appendix or the hillside overlay zone requirements to the contrary, the roof of any new building, the roof of any addition to any existing structure, and the re- roofing of any existing structure, and the re-roofing of any existing building as described by Section 15.24.040 of this chapter shall have a roof covering as classified in Section 1505 of the 2022 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 Building Code of the Los Angeles County code (adopted November 15, 2022, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), as adopted by the City, except that no form of wood shall be used as the covering material. In cases of historical preservation which require the use of original types of material, permission may be granted based upon alternative protection measures approved by the City’s Building Official and Fire Chief.

Section 7. Chapter 15.32 of the La Verne Municipal Code is hereby amended to read:

15.32.010 Fire code adopted by reference.

With the exception of the additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Chapter, Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the California Fire Code 2022 Edition, which incorporates and amends the International Fire Code 2021 Edition, published by the International Code Council, including Appendices Chapter 4, B, C, D, and I, and the International Fire Code standards, is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of La Verne.
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A copy of such code is now on file in the office of the City Clerk.

15.32.020 Definitions.

Wherever the word “jurisdiction” is used in the California Fire Code (2022 Edition), it is the City of La Verne. Wherever the words “fire code official” are used they shall be held to mean the fire chief or his or her lawful designee.

15.32.030 Storage of explosives and blasting agents.

The storage of explosive material and blasting agents, as defined in Chapter 2 of the California Fire Code (2022 Edition), is prohibited in all areas of the city.

15.32.040 Fireworks prohibited.

The sale, possession or use of all types of fireworks is prohibited throughout the city except when a permit is issued, in advance, by the Fire Chief or his or her designee for such uses as special effects, group entertainment or other uses in accordance with Chapter 56 of the California Fire Code ( 2022 Edition). Fireworks are defined in Chapter 2 of the California Fire Code ( 2022 Edition) and include all forms of the devices, including, but not limited to, “safe and sane fireworks,” firecrackers, sky rockets, sparklers, fountains and other common fireworks.

15.32.050 Gates.

Standardized access for locked gate developments:

A. All vehicular security gates shall be automatic and accessible for the fire department by using a radio control device and a master key for overriding the system in the event of a radio failure. The design of the gates and controls shall be in accordance with city standards and approved by the fire and police departments.

B. All pedestrian security gates for residential complex with three or more units shall be accessible for the fire department by using a master key. The type of lock shall be in accordance with city standards and approved by the fire and police departments.

C. A master key shall be provided as outlined above and meet provisions of California Fire Code 506. An additional “blue” colored key box shall be provided for police department access in addition to the fire department key box.

15.32.060 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage.

Emergency responder radio coverage shall be provided to the police and fire department as outlined in California Fire Code 510. Approval from both fire and police shall be approved that they meet coverage and technical requirements outlined in California fire Code 510.

15.32.070 Appeals.

Whenever the fire chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the fire chief to the La Verne City Council within thirty days from the date of the decision appealed as provided for in Section 108 of the California Fire Code (2022 Edition).
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15.32.080 New materials, processes or occupancies.

The city manager, the fire chief and the chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall act as a committee as required in Section 108 of the California Fire Code ( 2022 Edition) to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in said code. The chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall post such list of new materials, processes and occupancies requiring permits in a conspicuous place at the bureau of fire prevention and shall distribute copies thereof to interested persons.

15.32.090 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the California Fire Code ( 2022 Edition) as adopted by reference by Section 15.32.010, or of any permit or license granted there under, for any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. In addition to any other remedies or penalties, the fire department may bring a civil suit to enjoin any violation of the provisions of the fire code.

Section 8. Chapter 15.37 of the La Verne Municipal Code is hereby amended to read the following:

Chapter 15.37 VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE REGULATIONS

15.37.050 Modifications to the Los Angeles County Building Code, as adopted by the City of La Verne.

The Los Angeles County Building Code 2023 Edition as adopted by the city pursuant to Sections 15.04.010 and 15.32.010 of the La Verne Municipal Code are amended as follows:

A. Add the following new subsection to Los Angeles County Building Code:

Section 106.4.3 . Fire Protection Information on Plans and Specifications in Wildland- Urban Interface Fire Area When Requested by the Fire Department. In addition to all other relevant provisions of this code and the California Fire Code, appendices and amendments thereto, a vicinity plan, scale no smaller than one inch equals forty feet, shall be submitted to and approved by the fire department prior to the issuance of a grading permit or, if no grading permit is to be issued, prior the issuance of a building permit. The plan shall show the following:

1. All existing and proposed private and public streets on the proposed development property and within three hundred feet of the property line of the proposed development, and so identified, with street width dimensions.

2. The location and identification of all existing and proposed fire hydrants within three hundred feet of the property line of the proposed 110
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development. The water supply shall meet the fire flow requirements as set forth in the latest adopted edition of the I.F.C. and Los Angeles County Building Code, and amendments thereto.

3. The location, occupancy classification, and use of abutting properties.

4. Preliminary fuel modification plans for all improvements in areas containing combustible vegetation shall be submitted to and approved by the fire department concurrent with the submittal for approval of any project requiring discretionary approval by the city. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire department prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The plans shall consider the crit eria set forth in the Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

B. Add the following new definition to Los Angeles Building Code Section 702A— Definitions.

Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. All territory as established by the Director of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, is hereby determined to be within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone due to the areas containing the type and condition of vegetation, topography, weather and structure density to increase the possibility of conflagration fires.

15.37.070 Special building standards for very high fire hazard zone.

A. Chapter 7A of the California Building Code is amended by the addition of the following:

Building Standards. Building and structures hereafter constructed, or relocated into very high fire hazard severity zones shall, in addition to the requirements of the Los Angeles County Building Code and any other local ordinances, meet the following construction requirements.

1. Roofs. All new structures, and every existing structure where twenty - five percent or more of the total area of the existing building is re- roofed within any one-year period within a very high fire hazard severity zone shall not be wood and have at least a Class A fire retardant roof.

2. Underfloor Areas (Attached Structure). When the attached structure is located and constructed so that the structure or any portion thereof projects over a descending slope surface, the area below the structure shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to within six inches (152 mm) of the ground, with exterior walls in accordance with Section 707A.2.

3. Walls. Detached accessory structures located less than fifty feet (15,240 mm) from a building containing habitable space shall have exterior walls constructed with materials approved for one- hour-rated fire-resistive construction, or constructed with noncombustible materials on the exterior side.

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is located and constructed so that the structure or any portion thereof projects over a descending slope surface, the area below the structure shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to within six inches (152 mm) of the ground, with exterior walls in accordance with Section 707A.2.

SECTION 9: Title 15 (Expedited Electric Vehicle Charging), Chapter 15. 44, is hereby added to Title 15 to read as follows:

EXPEDITED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING

Section 15.44 of the City of La Verne Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Expedited Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permitting Electric Vehicle Charging Stations which qualify for expedited permit processing pursuant to Government Code Section 65850.7, shall be subject to the administrative permitting procedures set forth in the City’s Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expediting Ordinance.

(1) EXPEDITED REVIEW PROCESS

Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited administrative permit review process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited administrative permit review process and checklist may refer to the recommendations in the checklist prescribed by the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero- Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The City’s adopted checklist shall be published on the City’s website.

(2) ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS

Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.

(3) ASSOCIATION APPROVAL

Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.

(4) PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING
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A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the City adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

(5) TECHNICAL REVIEW

It is the intent of this Ordinance to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official’s authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in Government Code 65850.7, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit.

(6) Any provision of the City of La Verne Municipal Code or appendices thereto, inconsistent with the provisions of
this Ordinance, to the extent of such
inconsistencies and no further, are hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Ordinance.

(7) If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and every Section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2023 and shall apply to all projects submitted for plan check on or after that date.

Section 11. The City Council finds and determines that this URGENCY Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) as a project that has no potential for causing a significant effect to the environment. The City Council further finds and determines that the local amendments to the California Building Code Standards set forth in this Ordinance are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, in that a significant portion of the City is located in hillside and 113
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slope areas, is located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, prone to expansive soils, and is located near known fault lines.

Section 12. The City Council finds and determines that this URGENCY Ordinance is adopted as an urgency ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 36937(b) and is required for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare, in that (1) the City is required to adopt the 2022 Edition of the California Building Codes no later than December 31, 2022 , the City regularly adopts by reference the Los Angeles County Building Codes, the County did not adopt the updated Los Angeles County Building Codes until November 15, 2022; (2) it is essential that this URGENCY Ordinance be adopted and take effect immediately upon its adoption to insure that updated building codes, which are essential to the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of La Verne and the public in general, are effective so as to avoid development of buildings and other structures and improvements under outdated building codes which would pose a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare; and (3) immediate effectiveness of the updated building codes will assure that new standards in the areas of building construction, life/fire safety, handicap accessibility, electrical and plumbing requirements, and the other areas covered by the updated building codes are met on an immediate basis, all of which is necessary to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare.

Section 13. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence , clause or phrase, or portion of this URGENCY Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this URGENCY Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council herby declares that it would have adopted this URGENCY Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph sentence, clause, or phrase of this URGENCY Ordinance irrespective of t he fact that one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective. To this end the provisions of this URGENCY Ordinance are declared to be severable.

Section 14. The City Clerk shall cause this URGENCY Ordinance to be processed according to law.

Section 15. The City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this URGENCY Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission.

APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of December, 2022.

Mayor Tim Hepburn

ATTEST:

Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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State of California)
County of Los Angeles) ss.

City of La Verne)

I, Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk, City of La Verne, California, do her eby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No.1113 was adopted as an urgency action at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on the 5 th day of December,
2022, and duly passed and adopted by said city council and thereupon duly signed by the Mayor and attested by the Assistant City Clerk, and passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk

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California Building Standards Code that are contained in this ordinance are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions in the County of Los Angeles due to the potential for seismic activity in the region, topographical conditions that contribute to the spread of wild fires, and climatic conditions that impact air quality and increase the risk of wild fires. Without limiting the foregoing, the County makes additional findings herein:

BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
Code
Section
Condition Explanation of Amendment
106.3.2,
Item 2
Administrative
Geologic
The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated
over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including, but not limited to, the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Due to the risk of
geologic activities in the Southern California area,
buildings and structures require a high level of
performance. This existing local enforcement provision
limits the height of fences built without a permit in order to reduce the chance of failure of fences that may be
built improperly. Because fences that are exempt from
permits are constructed without the benefit of inspection to verify that proper construction methods are used, it has been observed that fences are commonly built
without proper footings and/or reinforcement, which
causes leaning and collapse of the fence.
701A.1 Climatic Clarifies the application of Chapter 7A to include additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings. Many areas of the County have been designated as Fire
Hazard Severity Zones due to low humidity, strong
winds, and dry vegetation. Additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings have the same fire risk as new
buildings.
701A.3 Climatic Clarifies the application of Chapter 7A to include additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings. Many areas of the County have been designated as Fire
Hazard Severity Zones due to the increased risk of fire caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry
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Code
Section
Condition Explanation of Amendment
vegetation. Additions, alterations, and/or relocated
buildings have the same fire risk as new buildings.
701A.3.1 Climatic Clarifies the application of Chapter 7A to include additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings. Many areas of the County have been designated as Fire
Hazard Severity Zones due to the increased risk of fire caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry
vegetation. Additions, alterations, and/or relocated
buildings have the same fire risk as new buildings.
703A.5.2
and
703A.5.2.2
Climatic Disallows the use of wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation in high
fire severity zones.
704A.4 Climatic Disallows the use of wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation in high
fire severity zones.
705A.2 Climatic Disallows the use of wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs and requires the use of Class A roof covering due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused by low
humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation in high fire severity zones.
1031.2.1 Geological The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed
over and near a vast array of earthquake fault systems
capable of producing major earthquakes, including, but
not limited to, the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The
proposed amendment is intended to prevent occupants
from being trapped in a building and to allow rescue
workers to easily enter after an earthquake.

Table
1507.3.7
Geological Table amended to require proper anchorage for clay or concrete tiles from sliding or rotating due to the
increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.

This amendment incorporates the design provisions
developed based on detailed study of the 1994
Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes.
1613.5
and
1613.5.1
Geological Observed damages to one- and two-family dwellings of light frame construction after the Northridge Earthquake may have been partially attributed to vertical
irregularities common to this type of occupancy and
construction. In an effort to improve quality of
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Code
Section
Condition Explanation of Amendment
construction and incorporate lesson learned from
studies after the Northridge Earthquake, the proposed
modification to ASCE 7-16, Section 12.2.3.1,
Exception 3, by limiting the number of stories and height of the structure to two stories will significantly minimize the impact of vertical irregularities and concentration of inelastic behavior from mixed structural systems. This
proposed amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of
significant earthquakes in the County.
1613.5.2 Geological A joint Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC), Los Angeles County and
Los Angeles City Task Force investigated the
performance of concrete and masonry construction with
flexible wood diaphragm failures after the Northridge
earthquake. It was concluded at that time that
continuous ties are needed at specified spacing to
control cross grain tension in the interior of the
diaphragm. Additionally, there was a need to limit
subdiaphragm allowable shear loads to control
combined orthogonal stresses within the diaphragm.

Recognizing the importance and need to continue the
recommendation made by the task force while taking
into consideration the improved performances and
standards for diaphragm construction today, this
proposal increases the continuous tie spacing limit to 40 ft in lieu of 25 ft and to use 75% of the allowable code diaphragm shear to determine the depth of the sub-
diaphragm in lieu of the 300 plf and is deemed
appropriate and acceptable. Due to the frequency of this type of failure during the past significant earthquakes, various jurisdictions within the Los Angeles region have taken this additional step to prevent roof or floor
diaphragms from pulling away from concrete or masonry
walls. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles.
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1613.5.3 Geological The inclusion of the importance factor in this equation has the unintended consequence of reducing the
minimum seismic separation distance for important
facilities such as hospitals, schools, police, and fire stations from adjoining structures. The proposal to omit the importance factor from Equation 12.12-1 will ensure that a safe seismic separation distance is provided. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles.
1613.6 Geological
Topographical
Section is added to improve seismic safety of buildings constructed on or into hillsides. Due to the local
topographical and geological conditions of the sites
within the greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region and
their probabilities for earthquakes, this technical
amendment is required to address and clarify special
needs for buildings constructed on hillside locations. A SEAOSC and Los Angeles City Joint Task Force
investigated the performance of hillside building failures after the Northridge earthquake. Numerous hillside
failures resulted in loss of life and millions of dollars in damage. These criteria were developed to minimize the
damage to these structures and have been in use by
both the City and County of Los Angeles for several
years with much success. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during previous
code adoption cycles.
1613.7 Geological The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed
over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including, but not limited to, the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed
modification requiring safe design and construction
requirements for ceiling suspension systems to resist
seismic loads is intended to minimize the amount of
damage within a building and therefore needs to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the California Building Code.
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1704.6 Geological
Administrative
The language in Sections 1704.6 of the California
Building Code permits the owner to employ any
registered design professional to perform structural
observations with minimum guidelines. However, it is
important that the registered design professional
responsible for the structural design has thorough
knowledge of the building he/she designed. By
requiring the registered design professional responsible for the structural design, or their designee, who was
involved with the design to observe the construction, the quality of the observation for major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure will be greatly
increased. Additional requirements are provided to help clarify the role and duties of the structural observer and the method of reporting and correcting observed
deficiencies to the Building Official. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to
the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the
County.
1704.6.1 Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, the language in sections 1704.6.1, Item 3, of the California Building Code would permit many low-rise buildings and structures with
complex structural elements to be constructed without
the benefit of a structural observation. By requiring a registered design professional to observe the
construction, the quality of the observation for major
structural elements and connections that affect the
vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the
structure will be greatly increased. An exception is
provided to permit simple structures and buildings to be excluded. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of
significant earthquakes in the County.
1705.3 Geological Results from studies after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake indicated that a significant portion of the
damage was attributable to lack of quality control during construction resulting in poor performance of the
building or structure. Therefore, the amendment
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inspection. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of
significant earthquakes in the County.
1705.13 Geological In Southern California, very few detached one- or two- family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade
plane are built as "box-type" structures specially for
those in hillside areas and near the oceanfront. Many
with steel moment frames or braced frames, and/or
cantilevered columns, can still be shown as "regular"
structures by calculations. With the higher seismic
demand placed on buildings and structures in this
region, the language in section 1705.13, Item 3, of the California Building Code would permit many detached
one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories
above grade plane with complex structural elements to
be constructed without the benefit of special
inspections. By requiring special inspections, the quality of major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the
structure will be greatly increased. The exception
should only be allowed for detached one- or two-family
dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane
assigned to Seismic Design Categories A, B, and C.
1807.1.4 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that a wood foundation is effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effect of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying
organisms. Wood retaining walls, when they are not
properly treated and protected against deterioration,
have performed very poorly and have led to slope
failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the
Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood
that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet
applications. The proposed amendment takes the
necessary precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate
potential problems that may result by using wood
foundations that experience relatively rapid decay due
to the fact that the region does not experience
temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the
growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms.
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This amendment is a continuation of an amendment
adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is
necessary due to the local climate and the increased
risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1807.1.6 Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is necessary to take
precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential
problems that may result by following prescriptive
design provisions that do not take into consideration the surrounding environment. Plain concrete performs
poorly in withstanding the cyclic forces resulting from seismic events. In addition, no substantiating data has been provided to show that under-reinforced foundation
walls are effective in resisting seismic loads, and may potentially lead to a higher risk of failure. It is important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design
professional be obtained to properly analyze the
structure and take these issues into consideration. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted
during previous code adoption cycles.
1807.2 Climatic,
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that
wood foundation systems are effective in supporting
buildings and structures during a seismic event while
being subject to deterioration caused by the combined
detrimental effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood foundation systems
not properly treated and protected against deterioration have performed very poorly and have led to slope
failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to
construction in dry and temperate weather in the
Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood
that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet
applications. The proposed amendment takes the
precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential
problems that may result in using wood foundation
systems that experience relatively rapid decay due to
the fact that the region does not experience
temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the
growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms.

This proposed amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles.
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1807.3.1 Climatic,
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that
wood foundation systems are effective in supporting
buildings and structures during a seismic event while
being subject to deterioration caused by the combined
detrimental effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood foundation systems
not properly treated and protected against deterioration have performed very poorly and have led to slope
failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to
construction in dry and temperate weather in the
Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood
that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet
applications. The proposed amendment takes the
precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential
problems that may result in using wood foundation
systems that experience relatively rapid decay due to
the fact that the region does not experience
temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the
growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms.

This proposed amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles.
1809.3 and
Figure
1809.3
Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is necessary to take
precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential
problems that may result for under-reinforced footings
located on sloped surfaces. Requiring minimum
reinforcement for stepped footings is intended to
address the problem of poor performance of plain or
under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted
during previous code adoption cycles.
1809.7 and
Table
1809.7
Geological No substantiating data has been provided to show that under-reinforced footings are effective in resisting
seismic loads, and therefore they may potentially lead to a higher risk of failure. This amendment requires
minimum reinforcement in continuous footings to
address the problem of poor performance of plain or
under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and
structures in this region, it is necessary to take
precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential
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problems that may result by following prescriptive
design provisions for footings that do not take into
consideration the surrounding environment. It is
important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design professional be obtained to properly analyze the structure and take these factors into consideration. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the
SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force,
which investigated the performance deficiencies
observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This
amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted
during previous code adoption cycles.
1809.12 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that
timber footings are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental
effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-
destroying organisms. Timber footings, when they are
not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly. Most contractors are
typically accustomed to construction in dry and
temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both
seismic events and wet applications. The proposed
amendment takes the necessary precautionary steps to
reduce or eliminate potential problems, which may result by using timber footings that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not
experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or
retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying
organisms. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the local climate and the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County. 1810.3.2.4 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that
timber footings are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental
effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-
destroying organisms. Timber footings, when they are
not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly. Most contractors are
typically accustomed to construction in dry and
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temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both
seismic events and wet applications. The proposed
amendment takes the necessary precautionary steps to
reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result
by using timber footings that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not
experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or
retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying
organisms. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the local climate and the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County. 1905.1 Geological This amendment is intended to carry over critical provisions for the design of concrete columns in
moment frames from the legacy 1997 Uniform Building
Code. Increased confinement is critical to the integrity of such columns and these modifications ensure that it is
provided when certain thresholds are exceeded. In
addition, this amendment carries over from the legacy
1997 Uniform Building Code a critical provision for the design of concrete shear walls. It essentially limits the use of very highly gravity-loaded walls in being included in the seismic load resisting system, since their failure could have catastrophic effect on the building.

Furthermore, this amendment was incorporated in the
code based on observations from the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. Rebar placed in very thin concrete topping
slabs have been observed in some instances to have
popped out of the slab due to insufficient concrete
coverage. This modification ensures that critical
boundary and collector rebars are placed in sufficiently thick topping slab to prevent buckling of such
reinforcements. This proposed amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during previous
code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the
increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County. 1905.1.7 Geological This amendment requires minimum reinforcement in continuous footings to address the problem of poor
performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. This amendment reflects the
recommendations by the SEAOSC and the Los Angeles
City Joint Task Force, which investigated the poor
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performance observed in the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of
significant earthquakes in the County.
1905.1.8
through
1905.1.11
Geological These amendments are intended to carry over critical provisions for the design of concrete columns in
moment frames from the Uniform Building Code (UBC).

Increased confinement is critical to the integrity of such columns and these modifications ensure that it is
provided when certain thresholds are exceeded. In
addition, this amendment carries over from the UBC a
critical provision for the design of concrete shear walls.

It essentially limits the use of very highly gravity-loaded walls from being included in the seismic load resisting system, since their failure could have a catastrophic
effect on the building. Furthermore, this amendment
was incorporated into this Code based on observations
from the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Rebar placed in
very thin concrete topping slabs has been observed in
some instances to have popped out of the slab due to
insufficient concrete coverage. This modification
ensures that critical boundary and collector rebars are placed in sufficiently thick slabs to prevent buckling of such reinforcements. This amendment is a continuation
of an amendment adopted during previous code
adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased
risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
2304.10.2
and Table
2304.10.2
Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the expected higher level of
performance on buildings and structures, this proposed
local amendment limits the use of staple fasteners in
resisting or transferring seismic forces. In September 2007, limited cyclic testing data was provided to the
ICC, Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee,
showing that stapled wood structural shear panels do
not exhibit the same behavior as nailed wood structural shear panels. The test results of stapled wood
structural shear panels demonstrated much lower
strength and drift than nailed wood structural shear
panel test results. Therefore, the use of staples as
fasteners to resist or transfer seismic forces shall not be permitted without being substantiated by cyclic testing.

This amendment is a continuation of a similar
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amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of
significant earthquakes in the County.
2304.10.3.1 Geological The overdriving of nails into the structural wood panels still remains a concern when pneumatic nail guns are
used for wood structural panel shear wall nailing. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple
failures of the typical 3/8-inch thick plywood during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The use of clipped head
nails continues to be restricted from use in wood
structural panel shear walls where the minimum nail
head size must be maintained in order to minimize nails from pulling through sheathing materials. Clipped or
mechanically driven nails used in wood structural panel shear wall construction were found to perform much
worse in previous wood structural panel shear wall
testing done at the University of California Irvine. The existing test results indicated that, under cyclic loading, the wood structural panel shear walls were less energy
absorbent and less ductile. The panels reached
ultimate load capacity and failed at substantially less lateral deflection than those using same-size hand-
driven nails. This amendment reflects the
recommendations by the SEAOSC and the Los Angeles
City Joint Task Force, which investigated the poor
performance observed in the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of
significant earthquakes in the County.
2304.12.2.8 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that
wood used in retaining or crib walls is effective in
supporting buildings and structures during a seismic
event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effect of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood used in
retaining or crib walls, when it is not properly treated and protected against deterioration, has performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to
construction in dry and temperate weather in the
Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood
that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet
applications. The proposed amendment takes the
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necessary precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate
potential problems that may result by using wood in
retaining or crib walls, which experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not
experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or
retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying
organisms. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the local climate and the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County. 2305.4 Geological Many of the hold-down connectors currently in use do not have any acceptance report based on dynamic
testing protocols. This amendment continues to limit the allowable capacity to 75% of the acceptance report
value to provide an additional factor of safety for
statically tested anchorage devices. Cyclic forces
imparted on buildings and structures by seismic activity cause more damage than equivalent forces that are
applied in a static manner. Steel plate washers will
reduce the additional damage that can result when hold- down connectors are fastened to wood framing
members. This amendment reflects the
recommendations by the SEAOSC and the Los Angeles
City Joint Task Force, which investigated the poor
performance observed in the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of
significant earthquakes in the County.
2306.2
2306.3
2307.2
2308.6.5.1
2308.6.5.2
Figure
2308.6.5.1
and Figure
2308.6.5.2
Geological The SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated damage to buildings and
structures during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake
recommended reducing allowable shear values in wood
structural panel shear walls or diaphragms that were not substantiated by cyclic testing. That recommendation
was consistent with a report to the Governor from the
Seismic Safety Commission of the State of California
recommending that code requirements be "more
thoroughly substantiated with testing." The allowable
shear values for wood structural panel shear walls or
diaphragms fastened with staples are based on
monotonic testing and do not take into consideration
that earthquake forces load shear wall or diaphragm in a repeating and fully reversible manner. In September
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2007, limited cyclic testing was conducted by a private engineering firm to determine if wood structural panels fastened with staples would exhibit the same behavior
as wood structural panels fastened with common nails.

The test result revealed that wood structural panels
fastened with staples demonstrated much lower
strength and stiffness than wood structural panels
fastened with common nails. It was recommended that
the use of staples as fasteners for wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not be permitted to resist
seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Categories D, E, and F unless it can be substantiated by cyclic testing. Furthermore, the cities and
unincorporated areas within the greater
Los Angeles/Long Beach region have taken extra
measures to maintain the structural integrity of the
framing of shear walls and diaphragms designed for
high levels of seismic forces by requiring wood
sheathing be applied directly over the framing members
and prohibiting the use of panels placed over gypsum
sheathing. This amendment is intended to prevent the
undesirable performance of nails when gypsum board
softens due to cyclic earthquake displacements and the
nail ultimately does not have any engagement in a solid material within the thickness of the gypsum board. This amendment continues the previous amendment
adopted during the 2007 code adoption cycle.
2308.6.8.1 Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, interior walls can easily be called upon to resist over half of the seismic loading
imposed on simple buildings or structures. Without a
continuous foundation to support the braced wall line,
seismic loads would be transferred through other
elements such as non-structural concrete slab floors,
wood floors, etc. The purpose of this amendment is to
limit the use of the exception to structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C where lower
seismic demands are expected. Requiring interior
braced walls be supported by continuous foundations is
intended to reduce or eliminate the poor performance of buildings or structures. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during previous
code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the
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2308.6.1
Geological This amendment specifies minimum sheathing
thickness and nail size and spacing so as to provide a
uniform standard of construction for designers and
buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the
performance level of buildings and structures that are
subject to the higher seismic demands placed on
buildings or structure in this region. This proposed
amendment reflects the recommendations by the
SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force,
which investigated the performance deficiencies
observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This
amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted
during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary
due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
2308.6.9 Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the required higher level of
performance of buildings and structures, this
amendment limits the use of staple fasteners in resisting or transferring seismic forces. In September 2007,
limited cyclic testing data was provided to the ICC,
Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee,
showing that stapled wood structural shear panels do
not exhibit the same behavior as nailed wood structural shear panels. The test results of stapled wood
structural shear panels demonstrated much lower
strength and drift than nailed wood structural shear
panel test results. Therefore, the use of staples as
fasteners to resist or transfer seismic forces shall not be permitted without being substantiated by cyclic testing.

This amendment is a continuation of a similar
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles.
3115; Table
3115.8.5.3
Climatic,
Geologic
The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated
over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including, but not limited to, the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The region
is further impacted by construction of buildings and
structures utilizing traditional construction materials that impact the amount of energy, air quality, greenhouse
gas emission and construction waste in the area. The
proposed amendment addresses structural design
requirements specific to intermodal shipping containers, reduce environmental impact of unused and unrecycled
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intermodal shipping containers, and increase
sustainability by reducing consumption of traditional
construction materials. The proposed modification
needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that
new buildings and additions to existing buildings utilizing intermodal shipping containers are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the California Building Code and California Green Building Standards Code
Appendix C Climatic,
Geologic,
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both
densely populated urban areas and rural areas with
various agricultural and animal husbandry
establishments. Many areas of the County have been
designated as Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to the
increased risk of fire caused by low humidity, strong
winds, and dry vegetation, particularly the rural areas, which are often used for agricultural purposes.

Furthermore, the greater Los Angeles/Long Beach
region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes,
including, but not limited to, the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. Due to the need for agricultural buildings to perform appropriately in the County due to its geology and climate, adoption of building standards for such
structures is required.

Appendix H Climatic,
Geologic,
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both
densely populated urban areas and rural areas with
various signs used in the County. The Los Angeles
region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes,
including, but not limited to, the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, weather events occur
seasonally with high winds such as the Santa Ana
Winds. Due to the need for signs to perform well in the County due to its climate and geology, adoption of
building standards for signs is required.

H103.1 Geologic,
Administrative
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both
densely populated urban areas and rural areas with
various signs used in the County. The greater
Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated over a vast
array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing
major earthquakes, including, but not limited to, the
1994 Northridge Earthquake. This provision is
amended to cross-reference to applicable legal
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provisions and also to ensure that signs are located in such a way as to avoid damage to adjacent structures
and people given the potential for earthquakes in the
County.

H103.2 Geologic,
Administrative
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both
densely populated urban areas and rural areas with
various signs used in the County. The greater
Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated over a vast
array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing
major earthquakes, including, but not limited to, the
1994 Northridge Earthquake. This provision is
amended to cross-reference to applicable legal
provisions and also to ensure that sign projections and clearances are located in such a way as to avoid
damage to adjacent structures and people given the
potential for earthquakes in the County.

H104.1 Geologic,
Voluntary
appendix
The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated
over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including, but not limited to, the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Due to the risk of geologic activities in the Southern California area,
buildings and structures require a high level of
performance, which is directly proportional to the weight of a structure. By adding the weight of a sign to the
identification placard, it will improve the ability to provide structural verification in the event of damage or future modifications.

H105.1 Administrative
Voluntary
Appendix
The amendment provides a cross reference to Chapter
24 for user convenience.

H106.1,
H106.2
Administrative
Voluntary
appendix
This change corrects a call out from the model electrical code to the relevant local electrical code and clarifies that a separate electrical permit is required for user
convenience.

H110.1 Climatic,
Voluntary
appendix
Due to the potential for severe local weather conditions with torrential rain, it is necessary to clarify that no portions of the roof sign and supporting members may
interfere with proper roof drainage to prevent the
potential for roof collapse due to water accumulation.

H116 Climatic,
Voluntary
appendix
Due to the potential for severe local weather with high speed winds and hot, dry conditions, it is necessary that the most recent test standards as specified in Chapter
35 are adopted in lieu of the older test standards
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specified in Section H116. This ensures that the risk
from fires is minimized.

J101.1 to
J101.9
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
These Sections are revised to include erosion and
sediment control measures to address the complex and
diverse set of soil types and geologic conditions that
exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach
region.

J101.10 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
This Section is revised to maintain safety and integrity of public or private property adjacent to grading sites due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater
Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J103.1 –
J103.2 and
Figure
J103.2
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide adequate control of grading operations typical to the greater Los Angeles
County/Long Beach region due to the complex and
diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic
conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles
County/Long Beach region.

J104.2.1 –
J104.4
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised or added to provide adequate control
of grading operations typical to the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region due to the complex and
diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic
conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles
County/Long Beach region.

J105.1-
J105.14
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised or added to provide adequate control
of grading operations typical to the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region due to the complex and
diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic
conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles
County/Long Beach region.

J106.1 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Section revised to require more stringent cut slope
ratios to address the complex and diverse set of soil
types and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J107.1-
J107.7
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide more stringent fill
requirements for slope stability and settlement due to
the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.
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J107.8 –
J107.9
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide more stringent inspection
and testing requirements for fill slope stability due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and
geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J108.1 –
J108.4
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide more stringent slope
setback requirements to address the complex and
diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic
conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles
County/Long Beach region.

J109.1 –
J109.3
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide more stringent drainage and terracing requirements to address the complex and
diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic
conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles
County/Long Beach region.

J109.5 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Subsection added to provide for adequate outlet of
drainage flows due to the diverse set of soil types,
climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the
greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J110.1 -
J110.8.5
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised or added to provide for State
requirements of storm water pollution prevention and
more stringent slope planting, and slope stability
requirements to control erosion due to the complex and
diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic
conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles
County/Long Beach region.

J111 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Section revised to reference additional standards for
soils testing due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

Appendix P
P101.1,
P102.1,
P103.1,
P103.4,
P107.1
Administrative
Voluntary
Appendix
Climatic
Geologic
Topographical
Adoption of this appendix is necessary because strict
compliance with State and local standards and laws
would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the
effects of a declared shelter crisis, local emergency or state of emergency. The modifications to this appendix are administrative in nature, to provide clarification of various provisions of the language of this voluntary
Appendix.
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P106.1 Climatic, Los Angeles County is subject to extreme temperatures, and many of these membrane structures will be erected
and occupied during severe weather events. It is
necessary to include this amendment to ensure the
safety, health, and comfort of the occupants is
maintained during extreme heat and cold.

P110.1.1,
P110.1.2
Administrative These sections are a cross reference to the State Plumbing Code requirement for user convenience and is
not adding a new building standard nor enacting a more
restrictive requirement. To the extent findings are
requested, see prefatory language in this Section.

P110.3 Climatic,
Voluntary
appendix
The County may utilize mobile restroom facilities that
are physically separate from the living facilities. Due to the potential for severe local weather conditions, with extreme temperatures or torrential rain, the distance to the restroom facilities required for the comfort, safety, and health of displaced people should be reduced to
300 feet or as determined by the Building Official.

SECTION 92. This ordinance shall become operative on January 1, 2023. [TITLE26BUILDINGCODE2022CSCC]
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or topographical conditions in the County of Los Angeles, as more particularly described in the table set forth below.

TABLE

ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
220.41 Climatic The County of Los Angeles is a
densely populated area with
varying and occasionally
immoderate temperatures and
weather conditions. This creates
the need for highly efficient
buildings to reduce demand on
the electrical grid and, in turn,
reduce the use of fossil fuels and
improve air quality. The proposed
amendment will provide a cost-
effective means for homeowners
to increase energy savings and
reduce the demand on the
electrical grid by requiring the
installation of an energy storage
system for current or future use,
with minimal need for additional
construction and modification of
the existing electrical system.

SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become operative on January 1, 2023. [TITLE27ELECTRICALCODE2022CSCC]
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conditions that impact air quality and increase the risk of wild fires. Without limiting the foregoing, the County makes additional findings herein:

TABLE

MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
501.1 Climatic Additional Health
Department requirements
are necessary due to local
air quality concerns.
510.1.6 Geological High geologic activities,
such as seismic events, in
the Southern California
area necessitate this local
amendment for bracing
and support.
603.7.1.1 Geological High geologic activities,
such as seismic events, in
the Southern California
area necessitate this local
amendment for bracing
and support.
1114.4 Geological High geologic activities,
such as seismic events, in
the Southern California
area necessitate this local
amendment to reduce
damage and potential for
toxic refrigerant release
during a seismic event
caused by shifting
equipment and to minimize
impacts to the sewer
system in such an event.

SECTION 13. This ordinance shall become operative on January 1,2023. [TITLE29MECHANICALCODE2022CSCC]
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conditions that impact air quality and increase the risk of wild fires. Without limiting the foregoing, the County makes additional findings herein:

TABLE

MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
501.1 Climatic Additional Health
Department requirements
are necessary due to local
air quality concerns.
510.1.6 Geological High geologic activities,
such as seismic events, in
the Southern California
area necessitate this local
amendment for bracing
and support.
603.7.1.1 Geological High geologic activities,
such as seismic events, in
the Southern California
area necessitate this local
amendment for bracing
and support.
1114.4 Geological High geologic activities,
such as seismic events, in
the Southern California
area necessitate this local
amendment to reduce
damage and potential for
toxic refrigerant release
during a seismic event
caused by shifting
equipment and to minimize
impacts to the sewer
system in such an event.

SECTION 13. This ordinance shall become operative on January 1,2023. [TITLE29MECHANICALCODE2022CSCC]
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County of Los Angeles due to the potential for seismic activity in the region, topographical conditions that contribute to the spread of wild fires, and climatic conditions that impact air quality and increase the risk of wild fires. Without limiting the foregoing, the County makes additional findings herein:

Code
Section
Condition Explanation of Amendment

R301.1.3.2 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern
California area. After the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake, the Wood Frame Construction Joint Task
Force recommended that the quality of woodframe
construction needed to be greatly improved. The
Task Force recommended that structural plans be
prepared by the engineer or architect so that plan
examiners, building inspectors, contractors, and
special inspectors may logically follow and construct
the seismic force-resisting systems as presented in
the construction documents. For buildings or
structures located in Seismic Design Category D
0, D1,
D2, or E that are subject to a greater level of seismic forces, the requirement to have a California licensed
architect or engineer prepare the construction
documents is intended to minimize or reduce
structural deficiencies that may cause excessive
damage or injuries in woodframe buildings.

Involvement of a registered professional will minimize
the occurrence of structural deficiencies such as plan
and vertical irregularities, improper shear transfer of the seismic force-resisting system, missed details or
connections important to the structural system, and
the improper application of the prescriptive
requirements of the California Residential Code.

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R301.1.5 Geological
Topographical
Due to the local topographical and geological
conditions of the sites within the greater Los Angeles
region and their susceptibility to earthquakes, this
technical amendment is required to address and
clarify special needs for buildings constructed on
hillside locations. A joint Structural Engineers
Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and
Los Angeles City Joint Task Force investigated the
performance of hillside building failures after the
Northridge Earthquake. Numerous hillside failures
resulted in loss of life and millions of dollars in
damage. These criteria were developed to minimize
the damage to these structures and have been in use
by the City and County of Los Angeles for several
years.

R301.2.2.6 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern
California area. Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the necessary
higher level of performance required for buildings and
structures, this local amendment limits the type of
irregular conditions as specified in the 2022 California Residential Code. Such limitations are recommended
to reduce structural damage in the event of an
earthquake. The County of Los Angeles and cities in
this region have implemented these extra measures
to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of
the shear walls and all associated elements when
designed for high levels of seismic loads.

R301.2.2.11 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern
California area. Due to the high geologic activity in
the Southern California area and the necessary
higher level of performance required for buildings and
structures, this local amendment limits the potential
anchorage and supporting frame failure resulting from
additional weight. There is no limitation for weight of mechanical and plumbing fixtures and equipment in
the International Residential Code. Requirements
from ASCE 7 and the International Building Code
would permit equipment weighing up to 400 lbs. when
mounted at 4 feet or less above the floor or attic level without engineering design. Where equipment
exceeds this requirement, it is the intent of this
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amendment that a registered design professional be
required to analyze if the floor support is adequate
and structurally sound.

Table
R302.1(2)
Climatic This amendment will not allow unprotected openings (openings that do not resist the spread of fire) to be in the exterior wall of a residential building that is
located on a property line. This amendment is
necessary due to local climatic conditions. The hot,
dry weather conditions of late summer in combination
with the Santa Ana winds creates an extreme fire
danger. Residential buildings with unprotected
openings located on a property line may permit fires
to spread from the inside of the building to adjacent
properties and likewise from exterior properties to the interior of the building.

R337.1.1 Climatic Extends the application of Chapter R337 to include additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings.

Many areas of Los Angeles County have been
designated as Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to low
humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation.

Additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings have the same fire risk as new buildings.

R337.1.3 Climatic Extends the application of Chapter R337 to include additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings.

Many areas of Los Angeles County have been
designated as Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to the
increased risk of fire caused by low humidity, strong
winds, and dry vegetation. Additions, alterations,
and/or relocated buildings have the same fire risk as
new buildings.

R337.1.3.1 Climatic Extends the application of Chapter R337 to include additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings.

Many areas of Los Angeles County have been
designated as Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to the
increased risk of fire caused by low humidity, strong
winds, and dry vegetation. Additions, alterations,
and/or relocated buildings have the same fire risk as
new buildings.

R337.3.5.2 Climatic Disallows the use of wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in Los Angeles
County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry
vegetation in Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

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R337.3.5.2.2 Climatic Disallows the use of wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in Los Angeles
County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry
vegetation in Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

R337.4.4 Climatic Disallows the use of wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in Los Angeles
County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry
vegetation in Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

R337.5.2 Climatic Disallows the use of wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs and requires the use of Class A roof covering due to
the increased risk of fire in Los Angeles County
caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry
vegetation in Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

R401.1 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern
California area. Wood foundations, even those that
are preservative-treated, encounter a higher risk of
deterioration when contacting the adjacent ground.

The required seismic anchorage and transfer of
lateral forces into the foundation system necessary
for 2-story structures and foundation walls could
become compromised at varying states of wood
decay. In addition, global structure overturning
moment and sliding resistance is reduced when
utilizing wood foundations as opposed to
conventional concrete or masonry systems.

However, non-occupied, single-story storage
structures pose significantly less risk to human safety and may utilize the wood foundation guidelines
specified in this Chapter.

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R403.1.2
R403.1.3.6
R403.1.5
Figure
R403.1.5
Climatic
Geological
Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due
to the existence of active faults in the Southern
California area. These amendments require
minimum reinforcement in continuous footings and
stepped footings to address the problem of poor
performance of plain or under-reinforced footings
during a seismic event. These amendments
implement the recommendations of SEAOSC and the
Los Angeles City Joint Task Force resulting from their
investigation of the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

Interior walls can easily be called upon to resist over half of the seismic loading imposed on simple
buildings or structures. Without a continuous
foundation to support the braced wall line, seismic
loads would be transferred through other elements
such as non-structural concrete slab floors, wood
floors, etc. Requiring interior braced walls to be
supported by continuous foundations is intended to
reduce or eliminate the poor performance of buildings
or structures.

R404.2 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show
that wood foundations are effective in supporting
structures and buildings during a seismic event while
being subject to deterioration caused by the presence
of water and other materials detrimental to wood
foundations in the soil. Wood foundations, when they
are not properly treated and protected against
deterioration, have performed very poorly and have
led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically
accustomed to construction in dry weather in the
Southern California region and are not generally
familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment
of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events
and wet applications. With the higher seismic
demand placed on buildings and structures in this
region, coupled with the dryer weather conditions, it is the intent of this amendment to reduce or eliminate
potential problems resulting from the use of wood
footings and foundations.

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R501.2 Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the necessary higher level of
performance required for buildings and structures,
this local amendment limits the potential anchorage
and supporting frame failure resulting from additional
weight. There is no limitation for weight of
mechanical and plumbing fixtures and equipment in
the International Residential Code. Requirements
from ASCE 7 and the International Building Code
would permit equipment weighing up to 400 lbs. when
mounted at 4 feet or less above the floor or attic level without engineering design. Where equipment
exceeds this requirement, it is the intent of this
amendment that a registered design professional be
required to analyze if the floor support is adequate
and structurally sound.

R503.2.4
Figure
R503.2.4
Geological Section R502.10 of the Code does not provide any prescriptive criteria to limit the maximum floor
opening size, nor does Section R503 provide any
details to address the issue of shear transfer near
larger floor openings. With the higher seismic
demand placed on buildings and structures in this
region, it is important to ensure that a complete load
path is provided to reduce or eliminate potential
damage caused by seismic forces. Requiring
blocking with metal ties around larger floor openings
and limiting opening size is consistent with the
requirements of Section R301.2.2.2.5.

Table
R602.3(1)
Table
R602.3(2)
Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern
California area. In September 2007, limited cyclic
testing data was provided to the ICC Los Angeles
Chapter Structural Code Committee showing that
stapled wood structural shear panels do not exhibit
the same behavior as the nailed wood structural
shear panels. The test results of the stapled wood
structural shear panels demonstrated lower strength
and drift than the nailed wood structural shear panel
test results. Therefore, the use of staples as
fasteners for shear walls sheathed with other
materials shall not be permitted without being
substantiated by cyclic testing.

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R602.3.2
Table
R602.3.2
Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern
California area. The County of Los Angeles and
cities in this region have taken extra measures to
maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic
loads by eliminating single top plate construction.

The performance of modern day braced wall panel
construction is directly related to an adequate load
path extending from the roof diaphragm to the
foundation system.

R602.10.2.3 Geological The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures
constructed over and near a vast array of fault
systems capable of producing major earthquakes,
including, but not limited, to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. Plywood shear walls with high aspect
ratio experienced many failures during the Northridge
Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies a
minimum braced wall length to meet an aspect ratio
consistent with other sections of the California
Residential Code, and to assure that new buildings
and additions to existing buildings are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the California Residential Code. This is intended to improve the performance level of
buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential
damage to property. This proposed amendment
reflects the recommendations by SEAOSC and the
Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated
the poor performance observed during the 1994
Northridge Earthquake.

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Table
R602.10.3(3)
Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the necessary higher level of
performance of buildings and structures, this local
amendment reduces or eliminates the allowable
shear values for shear walls sheathed with lath,
plaster, or gypsum board. The poor performance of
such shear walls sheathed with other materials in the
1994 Northridge Earthquake was investigated by
SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force.

The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region
have taken extra measures to maintain the structural
integrity of the framing of the shear walls when
designed for high levels of seismic loads.

Table
R602.10.4
Geological 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. This
amendment specifies minimum WSP sheathing
thickness and nail size and spacing, so as to provide
a uniform standard of construction to improve the
performance level of buildings and structures, given
the potential for higher seismic demands placed on
buildings or structure in this region. This proposed
amendment reflects the recommendations by
SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force
following the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In
September 2007, cyclic testing data was provided to
the Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee
showing that stapled wood structural shear panels
underperformed nailed wood structural shear panels.

Test results of the stapled wood structural shear
panels appeared much lower in strength and drift
than the nailed wood structural shear panel test
results.

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R602.10.5
Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern
California area. The poor performance of such shear
walls sheathed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake
was investigated by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles
City Joint Task Force. The County of Los Angeles
and cities in this region have taken extra measures to
maintain the structural integrity with respect to the
"maximum shear wall aspect ratios" of the framing of
the shear walls when designed for high levels of
seismic loads. This amendment is consistent with the
shear wall aspect ratio provision of Section 4.3.4 of
AWC SDPWS-2015.

Figure
R602.10.6.1
Geological 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. The
poor performance of shear walls in the 1994
Northridge Earthquake was investigated by SEAOSC
and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. Box nails
were observed to cause massive and multiple failures
of the typical 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood during the
Northridge Earthquake. The County of Los Angeles
and cities in this region have taken extra measures to
maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic
loads. The performance of modern day braced wall
panel construction is directly related to an adequate
load path extending from the roof diaphragm to the
foundation system.

Figure
R602.10.6.2
Geological 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. The
poor performance of such shear walls in the 1994
Northridge Earthquake was investigated by SEAOSC
and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. The
County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have
taken extra measures to maintain the structural
integrity of the framing of the shear walls when
designed for high levels of seismic loads. Box nails
were observed to cause massive and multiple failures
of typical 3/8-inch thick plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This change to the minimum lap splice
requirement is consistent with Section 12.16.1 of ACI
318-11. This amendment is a continuation of
amendments adopted during prior Code adoption
cycles.
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Figure
R602.10.6.4
Geological 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. The
poor performance of such shear walls in the 1994
Northridge Earthquake was investigated by SEAOSC
and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. The
County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have
taken extra measures to maintain the structural
integrity of the framing of the shear walls when
designed for high levels of seismic loads. The
proposal in which "washers shall be a minimum
of 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches in size" is
consistent with Section R602.11.1 of the California
Residential Code and Section 2308.3.1 of the
California Building Code. This amendment is a
continuation of amendments adopted during prior
Code adoption cycle.

R606.4.4 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern
California area. The addition of the word "or" will
prevent the use of unreinforced parapets in Seismic
Design Category D
0, D1, or D2, or on townhouses in
Seismic Design Category C.

R606.12.2.2.3 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern
California area. Reinforcement using longitudinal
wires for buildings and structures located in high
seismic areas is not as ductile as deformed rebar.

Having vertical reinforcement closer to the ends of
masonry walls helps to improve the seismic
performance of masonry buildings and structures.

R803.2.4 Geological Section R802 of the Code does not provide any prescriptive criteria to limit the maximum size of roof openings, nor does Section R803 provide any details
to address the issue of shear transfer near larger roof openings. With the higher seismic demand placed on
buildings and structures in this region, it is important to ensure that a complete load path is provided to
reduce or eliminate potential damage caused by
seismic forces. Requiring blocking with metal ties
around larger roof openings and limiting the size of
openings is consistent with the requirements of
Section R301.2.2.6.

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R1001.3.1 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern
California area. The performance of
fireplaces/chimneys without anchorage to the
foundation has been observed to be inadequate
during major earthquakes. The lack of anchorage to
the foundation results in overturn or displacement.

Appendix AZ
AZ101.1,
AZ102.1,
AZ103.1,
AZ103.4,
AZ107.1
Administrative,
Voluntary
Appendix
Climatic
Geologic
Topographical
Adoption of this appendix is necessary because strict
compliance with state and local standards and laws
would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the
effects of a declared shelter crisis or other
emergency. The modifications to this appendix are
administrative in nature, to provide clarification of
various provisions of the language of this voluntary
Appendix.

AZ106.1 Climatic,
Voluntary
Appendix

Los Angeles County is subject to extreme
temperatures, and many of these membrane
structures will be erected and occupied during severe
weather events. It is necessary to include this
amendment to ensure the safety, health, and comfort
of the occupants is maintained during extreme heat
and cold.

AZ110.1.1,
AZ110.1.2
Administrative,
Voluntary
Appendix

These sections are simply a cross reference to the
State Plumbing Code requirement for user
convenience and is not adding a new building
standard nor enacting a more restrictive requirement.

To the extent findings are requested, see prefatory
language in this Section.

AZ110.3 Climatic,
Voluntary
Appendix

The County may utilize mobile restroom facilities that
are physically separate from the living facilities. Due to the potential for severe local weather conditions,
with extreme temperatures or torrential rain, the
distance to the restroom facilities required for the
comfort, safety, and health of displaced people
should be reduced to 300 feet or as determined by
the Building Official.

SECTION 61. This ordinance shall become operative on January 1, 2023. [TITLE30RESIDENTIALCODE2022CSCC]
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CITY OF LA VERNE

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

Monday, December 05, 2022 - 6:30 p.m.

La Verne City Hall - Council Chambers,
3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in front of City Hall prior to the regular City Council meeting.

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 comment s 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 meet ing may do so by emailing the Assistant City Clerk at [email protected] 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_fAxVfJDlQFSi8HC4lgsDYw before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 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. 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. 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 .)

5. CO
NSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be en
acted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
a. C
ity Council Minutes of November 21, 2022, to be received and filed. b. R
egister of Audited Demands in the amount of $1,252,013. 39 dated November 10, 2022, in the amount of $539,959.28 dated November 17, 2022; and in the amount of $3,373,419.61 dated November 24, 2022, approval recommended by Finance Director Lopez. c. C
hristmas Parade Route Designation - Consistent with actions in prior years and per th e Police Chief’s recommendation, the Council is requested to authorize a “Parade Route” designation throughout the City for the Christmas Morning program.

C
ommunity Services Manager Duran recommends that the City Council designate the streets in the City of La Verne as a parade route on Sunday, December 25, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to complete the Christmas Morning Program. d. Staff recommends approval and passage of the following Resolutions:

1.Resolution No. 22 -78 - A RESO LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

EXECUTION OF A SIDE LETTER AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL AND THE LA VERNE CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (LVCEA) - As part of last year’s labor negotiations with the La Verne City Employees’ Association (LVCEA), the City Council committed to meeting and conferring regarding water certification incentive pay. Staff has reached agreement with LVCEA based o n the City Council’s direction and is now seeking formal approval.

A
ssistant City Manager Ranells recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 22-78 approving a Side Letter Agreement amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees’ Association.

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2. Resolution No. 22 -79 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH A RUNNING LEGACY LLC FOR THE 202 2 HOLIDAY HALF MARATHON. The City Council is requested to consider a street closure for the 2022 Holiday Half Marathon. A Running Legacy Inc. has submitted a request to use portions of Puddingstone Drive for the purpose of a marathon on Sunday, December 11, 2022. The request specifically involves the closure of the eastbound lanes of Puddingstone Drive from Van Dusen Road to Fairplex Drive between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. the day of the event. The race is expected to draw up to 6,000 participants.

Community Development Director Scherer recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22 -79 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement with A Running Legacy Inc. permitting the Holiday Half Marathon on specified streets.

3. Resolution No. 22 -80
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A

CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY FOR COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION SPECIALIST - As a result of evolving disaster management demands, and associated technical knowledge required to reduce the City’s exposure to public safety risk, the City needs to implement a Community Risk Reduction Specialist position. In accordance with the City’s personnel rules and regulations, such additions requi re formal City Council approval.

Fire Chief Nigg recommends that the City Co uncil adopt Resolution No. 22 -80, approving a class specification and salary for Community Risk Reduction Specialist and authorize a budget allocation in the 2022-2023 approved budget.

4. Resolution No. 22 -81
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN

AGREEMENT WITH MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP TO CONDUCT A POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING/SERVICES STUDY - A request f or a summary quote to conduct a Police Services Study was sent to three reputable firms. This document is necessary to provide the City and Departments’ current objective data to compare our existing service delivery model to the industry standard and use the report to assess the future police service needs for the City of La Verne.

Police Chief Flores recommends that the City Co uncil adopt Resolution No. 22 -81, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with Matrix Consulting Group, a qu alified and experienced consulting firm, and appropriate $60,000 from the general fund to complete the study.

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6. OTHER MATTERS

a. Ordinance No. 1113 – Revision of Nuisance Abatement Ordinance – La Verne’s nuisance abatement ordinance ha s not been updated in several years. The State Legislature provides remedies, including costs recovery for abatement of public nuisances, that the current municipal code does not currently account for . T his comprehensive ordinance provides the City with the widest range of options for abatement and cost recovery.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City Council should introduce, waive further reading, and place on first reading Ordinance No.
1113, a mending Chapter 9.40 of Title 9 of the
La Verne Municipal Code relating to property
maintenance and public nuisance.

Ordinance No . 1113 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE,

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AMENIDNG CHAPTER 9.40 OF
TITLE 9 OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND
PUBLIC NUISANCE.

b. Adoption by Urgency Ordinance No. 1114 of the 2023 Los Angeles County Building Code and 2022 Fire Code and Green Building Code by Reference - The adoption of the 2023 Los Angeles County Building and Fire Code and the 2022 California Fire C ode and Green Buildings Standards Code are necessary under the California Health and Safety Code.

These codes are established to provide the City of La Verne with the minimum construction and property maintenance standards that promote the health and welfare of the general public to make buildings more efficient in the use of materials and energy, and to reduce environmental impact during and after construction. Since the County recently amended these codes, it is necessary for the City to adopt these changes. Due to the State’s deadline of January 1, 2023, these standards must be adopted by urgency ordinance.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City Council should adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1114, adopting the 2023 Los Angeles County
Building Code and 2022 Fire Code and Green
Building Code by Reference, as follows:

Urgency Ordinance No. 1114 - An urgency
ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Verne
adopting by reference, pursuant to Government Code
Section 50022.2, the California Building Code (Title
26 Building Code of the Los Angeles County Code),
the California Electrical Code (Title 27 Electrical
Code of the Los Angeles County Code), the
California Plumbing Code (Title 28 Plumbing Code of
the Los Angeles County Code), the California
Mechanical Code (Tit le 29 Mechanical Code of the
Los Angeles County Code), the california residential
code (titlE 30 residential code of the los angeles
county code), the california green building code (title 24 part 11 of the california building standards code),
the California Fire Code (T itle 24, Part 9) and
adopting local amendments thereto.

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7. PUBLIC 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.

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

THENEXT REGULAR MEETING of the La Verne City Council
is scheduled for Monday, December 19, 2022, 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 November 29, 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.