Agenda And Agenda Packet
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET 2023-02-21 18-30.PDF
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2023-02-21 18-30.PDF
1. Documents:
Table of Contents
Agenda 2
Agenda Items
6a City Council Minutes 7
6b1. Reso.23-08, De Novo Agmt Amendment 11
6b2. Reso 23-09, Senior Accountant Classification 19
7. Weed Abatement Protest Hearing 25
8. Concealed Carry Weapons Fees 41
1 City Council Agenda Packet, Tuesday, February 21, 2023
CITY OF LA VERNE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - 6:30 p.m.
La Verne City Hall - Council Chambers,
3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 596-8726 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Regular Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
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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/live and click on “Watch Live”
2) Individuals can email their comments to the Assistant City Clerk at [email protected] up to noon on the day of the meeting. Those comments will be shared with City Council in 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, please visit cityoflaverne.org/zoom and you will be aut
omatically redirected to the meeting. 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Joseph Magallanes, Army - Staff Sergeant
3. ROLL 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. PRESENTATIONS
a. General Plan Re-Connect and Re-Launch Presentation by De Novo. b. Presentation of Community Design Awards - The fourteenth (14th) La Verne Community Design Awards (LVCDA) are being presented to sixteen (16) worthy projects in categories of Commercial, Public Facility, Residential, Institutional, Historic Preservation and Adaptiv e R
euse, Interior Design, and Public Art. Mayor Tim Hepburn will be presenting plaques to the recipients, with an accompanying presentation.
c. Three Valleys Municipal Water District (TVMD) Update presentation b y Board Director Jeff Hanlon, TVMD, Division III representing the Cities of La Verne and Claremont.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS (Any person who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the general public may do so at this t ime .)
6. CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
a. C
ity Council Minutes of February 6, 2023, to be received and filed. b. Staff recommends approval and passage of the following Resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 23-08 – Amendment to the De Novo Planning Group Agreement. The City entered into an agreement with the De Novo Planning Group to coordinate and prepare an update to the City’s General Plan and associated environmental impact report on June 19, 2017. This amendment ($15,180 increase) to the professional service s agreement authorizes De Novo Planning Group to preform traffic analysis services i n addition to the original contract services approved via Resolution No. 17-41.
Staff recommends that the City Council amend the agreement with De Novo Planning Group to perform additional traffic analysis in support of the General Plan Update in the amount of $15,180; adopt and, appropriate $15,180 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the additional traffic analysis ; and adopt Resolution No. 23-08, approving the amendment to the De Novo Planning Group Agreement. 3 AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Page 3
2. Resolution No. 23- 09 – Approving a Class Specification and Salary for Senior Accountant - As a result of increasing demands and an associated need for additional technical support in the Finance Department, a Senior Accountant classification is bei ng created. In accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations, the addition of a classification requires formal City Council approval.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-09, approving a Class Specification and Salary for Senior Accountant.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Weed Abatement Protest Hearing- The City Council will hold a public hearing to hear objections of owners of properties having been found to have weeds, brush, rubbish, and refuse in such a manner that creates a public nuisance and requires abatement.
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TAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. H
old a public hearing for protest of the Annual
Weed Abatement Notice; and,
2. D
irect the Los Angeles County Agricultural
Commissioner/Director of Weights & Measures
to abate the nuisance by having weeds, rubbish,
and refuse removed for those properties
remaining on the annual List of Properties.
8. OTHER MATTERS
Resolution Approving Fees for the Issuance of Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Permits - On August 1, 2022, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) stopped processing new applications for Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) from applicants who do not reside within a jurisdiction contracted by the LASD. The La Verne Police Department will now process CCW applications per California Penal Code section 26155(b) and it is requeste d that the City Council approve a Resolution amending the City’s Fee Schedule setting forth t he CCW processing and issuance fees.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-10, amending the Fee Schedule by
adding the processing and issuance fees for
Concealed Carry Weapons, as follows:
R
esolution No. 23-10 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 22 -54 RELATIVE TO
CERTAIN FEES AND POLICIES FOR
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF
LA VERNE.
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9. PUBLIC COMMENTS/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - This is the time set aside for anyone w
ishing 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 t o s
peak, email your phone number and staff will call you back. There is a 3-minute time limit on public comments.
10. 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 al
so the time for Council Members to report on conferences and/or meetings they have attended.
11. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council will meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for the following:
Conference with Labor Negotiators
Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney Employee Organization(s): La Verne City Employees Association, La Verne Police Officers’ Association, La Verne Firefighters’ Association, La Verne Police Middle Management Association and all
unrepresented employees.
And
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (a) (d) (1): Benson vs. City of La Verne WCAB Case Nos.ADJO559211; and ADJ10669100.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
THENEX
T REGULAR MEETING of the La Verne City Council
is scheduled for Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
ADVISORY STAFF
____ Ken Domer, City Manager
____ JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
____ Kimberly Hall Barlow, 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 February 14, 2023, 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, February 6, 2023
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1. A regular meeting of the La Verne City Council was called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 6:31 p.m.
2. Council Members present: Mayor Tim Hepburn
Mayor Pro Tem Rick Crosby
Council Member Wendy Lau
Council Member Steven Frank Johnson
Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita
Absent: None
Advisory personnel present: City Manager Ken Domer
Assistant City Manager JR Ranells
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Deputy City Clerk Debra Fritz
3. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Army Veteran Dave Alvarado, Specialist Fourth Class
4. 5.
Presentation:
A
nnouncements of Upcoming
Community Events
Taylor Briglio and Alison Linder from Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) reported on the Electric Vehicles (EV) Project and the primary plan objectives, along with a Power Point slide presentation.
Ma
yor Hepburn called for public comment.
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here was public comment on this matter. (To hear what was said during public comment, please visit the City’s website to view the archived Council meeting.)
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o action was taken. Presentation was for information only.
G
eorge May, La Verne Library Director spoke on the numerous events at the library including dance classes and story time.
Mayor Hepburn spoke about February being Black History Month and requested a proclamation be made. City Attorney Barlow stated a four fifths vote was needed to place it on this agenda. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Crosby, seconded by Mayor Hepburn, and was unanimously carried to proclaim February 2023 as Black History Month. A proclamation will be issued after the meeting.
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City Council Minutes, Monday, February 6, 2023, Page 2.
6. Consent Calendar It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Kashifalghita, and unanimously carried to accept, approve, or act on the Consent Calendar items, with the exception of Resolution No. 23-06, pulled for further discussion and Resolution No. 23- 07, pulled for further discussion.
City Council Minutes City Council Minutes of the regular meeting of January 17, 2023, received and filed.
Register of Audited Demands Register of Audited Demands as follows In the amount of $656,612.38 dated December 29, 2022
In the amount of $1,942,938.71 dated January 5, 2023,
In the amount of $654,313.46 dated January 12, 2023,
In the amount of $1,339,865.12 dated January 19, 2023, and in the amount of $555,070.85 dated January 26, 2023.
Approved as recommended by Finance Director Lopez.
Treasurer’s Report City of La Verne Treasurer’s Report for the Quarters Ending September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022 - The Treasurer’s Reports for quarters ending September 30,2022 and December 31, 2022 are submitted for City Council to receive and file per City of La Verne Administrative Regulation Number 215, the Statement of Investment Police, and the State of California’s Government Code (GC) Section 53646.
Finance Director Lopez recommended that the City Council receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for the quarters ending September 30, 2022, and December 21, 2022. Received and filed.
Purchase of Grant Funded
Portable Vehicle Barriers
Purchase of Grant Funded Portable Vehicle Barriers - The Police Department received grant funding from a State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) to purchase protection barriers to be used to strengthen public safety.
Chief Flores recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of an eight-barrier trailer kit from Meridian Rapid Defense Group for $86,633.48; and authorize the City Manager to execute applicable documents. Approved as recommended.
Additional Compensation for
Utility Supervisor Assigned to
Standby
Additional compensation for Utility Supervisor Assigned to Standby – After the promotion of employee Ralph Hernandez to Utility Supervisor, the City has a need for an employee to serve in a back-up standby duty role.
Since no other non-exempt employees currently qualify for this role, the City Council is requested to authorize, by minute order, additional compensation for Mr. Hernandez to serve on standby when needed.
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ssistant City Manager Ranells recommended City Council authorize, by minute order, that Ralph Hernandez receive additional compensation as provided under Article 12 of the La Verne City Employee’s’ Association Memorandum of Understanding when assigned to standby duty. Minute order passes as recommended.
Staff recommended approval and passage of the following Resolutions:
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City Council Minutes, Monday, February 6, 2023, Page 3.
7. Pulled from Consent Calendar
for Discussion/Resolution No.
23-06, Declaring that Weeds,
Brush, Rubbish and Refuse
Upon or In Front of Specified
Properties are a Seasonal and
Recurrent Public Nuisance
R
esolution No. 23-06
Declaring Weed Abatement of
Specific Property in the City.
P
ulled from Consent Calendar
for Discussion/Resolution No.
23-07 Agreement with City of
Pasadena for Supplemental
Police Services
R
esolution No. 23-07
Agreement with the City of
Pasadena for Supplemental
Police Services
D
iscussion and Potential
Consideration Related to a
Directly Elected Mayor Position
Council Member Johnson pulled this item off the Consent Calendar for further discussion. He is questioning the City owned properties on the LA County weed abatement list and possible inclusion of the Wilderness Area.
F
ire Chief Chris Nigg clarified that the properties on the LA County weed abatement list are the undeveloped properties within the City.
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o additional comments were received.
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taff recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-06, declaring the intention to provide for the abatement of weeds, brush, rubbish, and refuse, and setting a public hearing for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
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t was moved by Kashifalghita, seconded by Johnson, and unanimously carried to approve Resolution No. 23-06.
Resolution No. 23-06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING THAT WEEDS, BRUSH, RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON OR IN
FRONT OF SPECIFIED PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A SEASONAL AND
RECURRENT PUBLIC NUISANCE , AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF. Approved
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his item was pulled off the Consent Calendar at the request of La Verne resident Danita Beauchamp; she stated her concerns regarding community safety while our officers are working in another city. Also, she had concerns regarding the amount of overtime this would generate.
Li
eutenant Cory Leeper gave some background information regarding the agreement with City of Pasadena, and the great opportunity to learn best practices this provides to our Police Department. He further clarified that no overtime would be incurred as the officers that sign up for these duties are on their days off.
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ayor Pro Tem Crosby commented he was in favor of the cross training and best practices opportunity to benefit La Verne.
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taff recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 23-07, authorizing the agreement between the City of La Verne and the City of Pasadena, for supplemental law enforcement services for a term of three (3) years and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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t was moved by Kashifalghita and seconded by Hepburn and unanimously carried to approve Resolution No. 23-07.
Resolution No. 23-07 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PASADENA FOR THE
LA VERNE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS
RELATING TO MAJOR EVENTS AT THE ROSE BOWL. Approved
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ouncil Member Johnson has requested an item to discuss and consider revisiting a directly elected mayor in-lieu of the current rotational system set forth by Ordinance No. 1107 adopted on December 6, 2021, by a 4-1 vote of the City Council. This item will allow discussion and for the City Council to provide appropriate direction.
Ma
yor Hepburn called for public comment on this matter.
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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.)
Danita Beauchamp spoke on ARPA funds and status of Senior projects.
Kathy Newlon spoke on ADA money.
Robin Carder praised the City staff stating the Public Works Department does a great job.
Anna Anderson spoke on HOA’s and private spaces and parks.
9. Council Comments Council Member Lau spoke on the ULV Women is Sports Day, the upcoming ULV Gala and the ULV Oak tree that fell in the windstorm, also the Lunar New Year and Tri-City meeting.
Council Member Kashifalghita spoke on the League of California Cities Conference Training Academy for new council members.
Council Member Johnson thanked the Mayor for his support and spoke of long-time La Verne resident and volunteer Don Redman who passed recently.
Mayor Pro Tem Crosby congratulated BUSD on the accreditation and the Oak Mesa Distinguished school designation as well as the appointment of the new Superintendent Wein.
Mayor Hepburn attended a fund raiser at Chases and the grand opening of the new Inland Valley Humane Society medical center. Prayers for the shooting victims of the Lunar New Year event and the victims of the earthquake in Turkey. He also invited everyone to the State of the City address.
10. Adjournment at 8:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Fritz
Deputy City Clerk
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City of La Verne, City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: February 21, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Eric Scherer, AICP, Community Development Director SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE – TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
_____________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY
The City entered into an agreement with the De Novo Planning Group to coordinate and prepare an update to the City’s General Plan and associated environmental impact report on June 19, 2017. This amendment ($15,180 increase) to the professional services ag reement authorizes De Novo Planning Group to preform traffic analysis services in addition to the original contract services approved via Resolution No. 17-41.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Amend the agreement with De Novo Planning Group to perform additional traffic analysis in support of the General Plan Update in the amount of $15,180;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-08, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP FOR THE UPDATE TO THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN;” and,
3. Appropriate $15,180 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the additional traffic analysis.
DISCUSSION
City staff and the De Novo Planning Group continue to make progress on the comprehensive update to the General Plan. The last comprehensive update to the City’s General Plan was completed in 1998 and this project will help ensure a successful and stainable future for La Verne. The General Plan update process, started in 2017, was put on hold while the City focused on the State required completion of the Housing Element Update. On November 21, 2022, the City Council approved the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and on December 21, 2022, the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) found the City’s adopted Housing Element in full compliance with State Housing Law.
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General Plan De Novo Contract Amendment
February 21, 2023
Now that the Housing Element is approved, staff looks forward to finalizing the update to the remaining General Plan Elements and completing the necessary environmental review. The General Plan and the associated Environmental Impact Report prepared for the project will be made available for public review later this year.
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he traffic counts that were collected for the General Plan Update were completed in 2017. As recommended by De Novo’s traffic consultant, Kittleson, the City’s Traffic Engineer, John Leveille, and the City Engineer, Cody Howing, new counts should be done at 24 locations to determine how much traffic levels and patterns have changed between 2017 and 2023. This will determine if citywide traffic volumes have significantly increased since 2017 as well as collect new counts to update the traffic operations assessment to reflect 2023 conditions.
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he total increase from the existing agreement is $15,180, raising the total cost of the contract to $852,446.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
If approved, appropriations of $15,180 will need to be added to the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Adopted Budget in the General Capital Improvement Fund. Funding for the contract amendment is fully supported by General Plan Revenue fees collected from issuing building permits and as a result, there will be no fiscal impact on the City’s General Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report, the attached Contract Modification #2 letter, and Resolution No. 23-08 were reviewed by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 23-08
2. De Novo Contract Modification #2 Letter – January 25, 2023 R
eport Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Candice Bowcock, Principal Planner Christy Lopez, Finance Director Eric Scherer, Community Dev. Director
Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN
EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP FOR THE UPDATE TO THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, De Novo Planning Group and staff are requesting an amendment to the existing agreement to coordinate and prepare an update to the City’s General Plan and associated environmental impact report; and
WHEREAS, the original agreement was adopted by the City Council in June of 2017 with the adoption of Resolution Number 17-41; and
WHEREAS, the traffic counts collected for the General Plan Update were completed in 2017. As recommended by De Novo’s traffic consultant, Kittleson, the City’s Traffic Engineer, John Leveille, and the City Engineer, Cody Howing, new counts should be done at 24 locations to determine how much traffic levels and patterns have changed between 2017 and 2023. This will determine if citywide traffic volumes have significantly increased since 2017 and to collect new counts to update the traffic operations assessment to reflect 2023 conditions; and
WHEREAS, the total increase from the existing agreement is $15,180, raising the total cost of the contract to $852,446.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized t o execute an amendment to the existing agreement with the De Novo Planning Group for the update of the City’s General Plan and related studies and environmental document , said amendment being in the form of Contract Modification #2, 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 21
st day of February 2023 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor, City of La Verne
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TTEST:
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Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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De Novo Planning Group
A Land Use Planning, Design, and Environmental Firm
DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
180 E Main Street, Suite 108 | Tustin, CA 92780
atropiano @denovoplanning.com | ( 714) 453- 7711
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anuary 25, 2023
Candice Bowcock
City of La Verne
Community Development Department
Principal Planner
(909) 596-8706
[email protected]
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BJECT: Contract Modification #2 for the General Plan Update – Revised Traffic Analysis Dear Ms. Bowcock:
Per the City’s request, our project team has revised and expanded the scope of work associated with the General Plan Update to include additional tasks and analysis associated with preparing an updated traffic analysis to reflect current conditions. The details of this expanded scope of work are detailed below. As noted, these additional tasks can be completed for $15,180.
The current contract value for the General Plan Update (including all related tasks) is $837,266. With the addition of this new data collection and analysis, the total contract value shall increase to $852,446.
SCOPE OF WORK
Per your request, Kittelson & Associates, Inc. (Kittelson) has prepared this scope and budget to update the existing conditions traffic operations assessment for the City of La Verne General Plan Update. The purpose of this update is to determine if citywide traffic volumes have significantly increased since the traffic counts were collected in late 2017 and (if needed) collect new counts and update the citywide traffic operations assessment to reflect existing 2023 conditions.
Task 1. Preliminary Data Collection and Analysis
Kittelson will collect traffic counts at a subset of intersections and roadway segments in the city to determine the level to which weekday daily, AM peak hour, and PM peak hour vehicle traffic levels have changed since citywide traffic counts were collected in late 2017. Specifically, Kittelson will collect the following data:
• Weekday 24-hour vehicle counts on the 15 roadway segments denoted in orange in the attached map
• Weekday AM and PM peak period vehicle counts at the 11 intersections denoted in red in the attached map
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De Novo Planning Group
A Land Use Planning, Design, and Environmental Firm
DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
180 E Main Street, Suite 108 | Tustin, CA 92780
atropiano @denovoplanning.com | ( 714) 453- 7711
Kittelson will compare the daily traffic levels on the 15 roadway segments and the AM and PM peak hour traffic levels at the 11 intersections to the data collected in 2017. We will determine the level to which traffic has changed during each of the three time periods. We will provide tables summarizing this data and can participate in one (1) call to discuss the findings and next steps.
Task 2 . Full Existing Traffic Operations Analysis Update Should the team determine that citywide traffic level changes between 2017 and 2023 are significant enough to warrant an update to the citywide traffic operations analysis, we will collect vehicle traffic counts at the remaining locations and update the roadway segment and intersection operations analyses.
Specifically, as part of Task 2, Kittelson will collect the following data:
• Weekday 24-hour vehicle counts on the remaining 9 roadway segments denoted in blue in the attached map
• Weekday AM and PM peak period vehicle counts at the remaining 17 intersections denoted in black in the attached map
We will update the roadway segment and intersection operations analyses with the new 2023 traffic counts at all 24 roadway segments and 28 intersections. As needed, we will update roadway and intersection geometries using Google Earth/Maps to reflect changes to the roadway network since the original existing conditions analysis was conducted. Note, this scope of work assumes no changes to intersection signal timing in the intersection analysis software are required. Should updating signal timing be deemed necessary, Kittelson will prepare a separate scope and budget amendment for that work.
Kittelson will prepare a technical memorandum that summarizes the updated roadway segment and intersection operations analysis, identifies locations that are currently operating unacceptably, and compare these results to those presented in the 2018 existing conditions report.
BUDGET
Task Kittleson De Novo Total
Task 1 $5,600 $560 $6,160
Task 2 $8,200 $820 $9,020
Total $13,800 $1,380 $15,180
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De Novo Planning Group
A Land Use Planning, Design, and Environmental Firm
DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
180 E Main Street, Suite 108 | Tustin, CA 92780
atropiano @denovoplanning.com | ( 714) 453- 7711
AUTHORIZATION
This amendment to the professional services agreement authorizes De Novo Planning Group to perform services in addition to the original contract services approved via Resolution No. 17 -41, dated June 19, 2017. This amendment authorizes an increase in the Total Contract Value for the General Plan Update to an amount not to exceed $852,446.
Approved by:
City of La Verne
By __________________________________________
Title_________________________________________
Date ________________________________________
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City of La Verne, City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: February 21, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2-09, APPROVING A CLASS SPECIFICATION
AND SALARY FOR SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
SUMMARY
As a result of increasing demands and an associated need for additional technical support in the Finance Department, a Senior Accountant classification is being created.
In accordance with the City’s P ersonnel Rules and R egulations, the addition o f a classification requires formal City Council approval.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council a dopt the attached Resolution titled, “ 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 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT.”
DISCUSSION
Many public agencies utilize Senior Accountants as a key position in their Finance Departments and it has been identified that La Verne has a need for this role after a review by the Director of Finance and City Manager. The new Senior Accountant classification would be an intermediate position between management and technical staff allowing the Director of Finance to delegate a wide range of complex duties and responsibilities, thereby providing the ability for the director to focus on other required tasks. The Senior Accountant would be responsible for professional accounting work which would include but not be limited to audits, analysis and verification of financial records, preparation of financial reports and statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, providing financial and accounting information to other City Staff, reconciling general ledger accounts, and preparation of various reports . The Senior Accountant would receive general supervision from the Director of Finance and could directly supervise accounting and administrative staff as well as be able to fill in for the director as needed during an absence.
The Senior Accountant would be a member of the Mid dle-Management employee group, receiving benefits as provided to other similarly classified positions. T he proposed salary range is based on the established market for other S enior Accountant positions at neighboring agencies . It is anticipated that the position will be filled after the beginning of the 2023- 2024 Fiscal Year via an open recruitment process .
Establishing the classification now, will enable the City to begin the recruitment process.
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FISCAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no fiscal impact currently as the classification is only being created. The future fiscal impact of filling the position, estimated at $130,000 will be included in the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget process.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 23-XX
2. Senior Accountant Job Classification
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oordinated With:
Christy Lopez, Director of Finance
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-09
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 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:
Section 1. The class specification for Senior Accountant attached hereto and hereby incorporated herein, is adopted.
Section 2. Resolution 22-82 pertaining to the salaries of full -time employees is hereby amended as follows effective February 26, 2023:
Senior Accountant
Step1=$71,553 Step2=$75,133 Step3=$78,889 Step4=$82,833 Step5=$86,975
Section 3. 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 21
st of February, 2023.
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Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:
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Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 23-09was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 21 st day of February, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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JOB DESCRIPTION
City of La Verne, CA 1 of 2
Senior Accountant
DEPARTMENT: Finance
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Middle-Management DATE: February 2023
BASE SALARY RANGE $71,553 - $86,975
SUMMARY: U nder direction of the Finance Director, the Senior Accountant manages the accounting section of the Finance Division; performs professional accounting work; provides information on accounting practices, procedures, and the City's computer -based financial s ystem; examines, analyzes, and verifies financial statements and records; prepares financial and statistical reports; supervises subordinates; and performs related work as required.
This is a management level position in the accounting series and falls under the unrepresented middle- management employee group of the City’s classification plan. The Senior Accountant is responsible for planning organizing and managing the accounting activities of the City’s Finance Division. Work is performed with considerable latitude for independent judgment and initiative under direction of the Finance Director.
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:
• Supervises professional and clerical staff engaged in such activities as accounts payable and receivables, investments, revenue, collections, business licensing, and cashiering. • Maintains and supervises the maintenance of general ledger and subsidiary ledgers of various funds; performs year-end review of accounts, prepares adjusting and closing entries, and prepares year-end financial statements; reconciles information produced by automated reporting systems with accounting records.
• Analyzes and reconciles expenditure and revenue accounts; processes transfers of expenditures and appropriations; prepares, analyzes, and verifies statements of financial condition, including schedules of balance sheets, investments, cash balances, fund balances, revenue, and expenditure and statistical reports.
• Prepares financial reports for other government agencies. • Assists City departments/divisions with evaluating City financial controls. • Coordinates and prepares City budget using budget software; makes estimates of and analyzes actual departmental expenditures in developing cost data for budgeting; obtains and reviews budget data from City departments and answers related questions from City departments. • Assists outside auditors and explains City policies and procedures; may perform internal control auditing of departmental revenue collections and petty cash funds. • Maintains financial records concerning City investments. • Performs complex bank account reconciliations, verifying accuracy of recoded transactions. • Advises users on City's financial system; advises departments on the interpretation of policies and guidelines.
• Trains accounting staff and evaluates work of subordinates.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
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• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental budgeting, accounting, and auditing.
• Considerable knowledge of the approved principles and standard practices of centralized computer- based accounting, auditing, treasury management, and revenue administration. • Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting municipal finance administration. • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees, subordinates, and the general public.
• Skill in communicating effectively in English both orally and in writing. • Ability to apply the principles and practices of accounting to the municipal budget. • Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise statistical and financial reports. • Ability to understand, interpret, and apply complex guidelines. • Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of employees and supervise activities in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ability to effectively utilize computer applications and technology related to the work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting or a related field.
Experience
The role requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience at a professional accounting level, preferably in a public agency. Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may also be considered.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Agenda Report
DATE: February 21, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: WEED ABATEMENT PROTEST HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF
ABATEMENT
SUMMARY
The City Council will hold a public hearing to hear objections of owners of properties having been found to have weeds, brush, rubbish, and refuse in such a manner that creates a public nuisance and requires abatement.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing for protest of the Annual Weed Abatement Notice; and,
2. D irect the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights & Measures to abate the nuisance by having weeds, rubbish, and refuse removed for those properties remaining on the annual List of Properties.
DISCUSSION
On February 6, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-06, accepting the Declaration List of Properties which have been found by inspections to have growing upon them weeds or brush and/or rubbish. Pursuant to the County of Los Angeles, Departmen t of Agricultural Commissioner and Weights and Measures, these conditions constitute a public nuisance and must be abated.
Notices to destroy weeds were mailed to property owners notifying them of a hazard or public nuisance upon their property and that it must be abated. That notice set Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm, as the date and time for protests to be heard from affected property owners.
The Annual Weed Abatement notice further required that owners of the declared properties must maintain their parcels in a fire-safe condition throughout the year.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This action does not require an environmental determination, as it is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 23-06 and Declaration List
Coordinate With:
Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney
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Agenda Report
DATE: February 21, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sam Gonzalez, Acting Chief of Police
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
CONCEALED CARRY WEAPONS (CCW) PERMITS
SUMMARY
On August 1, 2022, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) stopped processing new applications for Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) from applicants who do not reside within a jurisdiction contracted by the LASD . The La Verne Police Department will now process CCW applications per California Penal Code section 26155(b) and it is requested that the City Council approve a Resolution amending the City’s Fee Schedule setting forth the CCW processing and issuance fees.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the a ttached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-54 RELATIVE TO CERTAIN FEES AND POLICIES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LA VERNE.”
DISCUSSION
On June 23, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated opinion in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association vs. Bruen. The ruling struck down a century-old law requiring applicants to demonstrate proper cause before issuance of a CCW. The easing of restrictions has affected several states with similar laws, including California.
On August 1, 2022, the LASD stopped processing new applications from those applicants who do not reside within a jurisdiction contracted by the LASD. The Sheriff has referred all new CCW applicants to the Police agency where the applicant resides to process CCW permits per California Penal Code 26155(b) , which requires that the Chief of Police accept and process CCW permits from residents who reside in the City of La Verne. Since the ruling, the Department has received over 50 CCW applications from residents.
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• Completing an application truthfully
• Submitting fingerprints to the Department of Justice
• Passing a background investigation
• Passing a psychological exam
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• Completing an interview conducted by the Chief of Police or designee
If the applicant passes all phases of this process, the applicant will be issued a CCW by the Chief of Police that is valid for two years.
Due to the substantial cost involved in processing CCW applications, which includes an extensive background investigation, the Department has agreed to collaborate with MyCCW.us, an independent vendor. My CCW.us will process the applications, run the background investigations using certified background investigators, schedule the psychological exams, refer the applicants to an approved vendor for the firearms training and qualifications, and complete a comprehensive report for review by the Department. Myccw.us will bill the applicant directly in the amount of $398. The fees collected by myccw. us are non-refundable. MyCCW.us is an online portal that will be added to the Department’s website, allowing residents to obtain a new CCW or renew an expired CCW issued by the Department.
Applicants will be required to obtain a psychological test and undergo weapons safety training. The La Verne Police Department will be responsible for conducting a records check, obtaining fingerprints, applicant interview(s), and issuing the CCW permit if all criteria are met. The City Council is requested to approve the attached fee schedule for the CCW program which incorporates the new fee items , including non-City items, into the City’s comprehensive fee schedule:
Cost Payable To Fee Item Cost
City of La Verne CCW Administrative
Fee
$150.00
City of La Verne CCW Card $ 20.00
CA Dept of Justice CCW Live Scan $ 93.00
City of La Verne CCW Roll Fee $ 20.00
Third Party Vendor CCW Psychological
Test
$150.00
External Vendor CCW Weapons Safety $250.00
MyCCW.us CCW Application $398.00
The proposed renewal fee (every two years) for a CCW Permit is proposed at $52.00.
A matrix of other local agencies using MyCCW. us the total cost to an applicant is attached to this Agenda Report.
Amendments to Comprehensive Fee Schedule
The above fees will be added to the City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule, currently Resolution No. 22- 54, which was last amended on July 18, 2022. Upon review of the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, it became apparent that fees related to refuse rates , approved by Council at the June 21, 2021, City Council meeting through Resolution 21- 40 were properly listed under Section 2 of the Refuse and Recycling Collection Service Charges section but the exhibits were not updated. The red- lined Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Attachment 2, has been updated with corrected exhibits to reflect the May 16, 2022, City Council approved CPI increase of 4.75% for residential and commercial rates 42 February 21, 2023, City Council Meeting
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consistent with the requirements under Section 17.6.1 of the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
Altogether, the cost by an applicant to first obtain a CCW Permit is $1,081, of which City fees can total $190.00 if the applicant successfully obtains a CCW.
The necessary assumption of a CCW program by the City will impact the City’s General Fund in the amount of $150.00 per applicant who proceeds through the psychological examination as the City is limited to charging $150.00 and the cost of the examination is $300.00. The collaboration between Myccw. us and the City of La Verne does not include a fiduci ary relationship and each entity will collect fees independently of the other to cover the incurred costs. Similarly, the applicant is also responsible for the payment to other third-party vendors.
At the time of application, the Police Department will collect $26.00 of the initial Administrative Fee to cover administrative costs. Administrative costs recover staff time to review documents and reports, internal interviews, and a complete review from the Chief of Police. The $26.00 collected is non-refundable.
The Department will also collect a $113.00 fingerprinting fee, of which $93.00 will be sent to the Department of Justice for a fingerprint records check. The remaining $20.00 will cover rolling expenses (non-refundable).
All CCW applicants will be expected to have a psychological exam performed by a licensed Doctor. The cost of the exam is $300.00 and State law restricts the fee of psychological exams from applicants to $150.00. Thus, while t he applicant will be responsible for paying $150.00 directly to the City’s current vendor, the Counseling Team, for the exam, the City will incur the remaining cost of $150.00 per applicant. This $150.00 pick-up by the General Fund is an unfunded cost to the City’s General Fund.
State law requires applicants take a CCW firearms training course which they are responsible for paying, and therefore, the Department collects no fees associated with the training course.
Upon issuance of the CCW permit, the Department will collect $20.00 to recover the costs of the physical CCW card and the remaining 80% of the administrative fee for a grand total of $190.00 in collected fees.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Not applicable for this item.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Fee Comparison Matrix
2. Resolution No. 23-XX
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3. Amended Comprehensive Fee Schedule
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LOCAL AGENCIES USING MYCCW – TOTAL COST TO APPLICANT
MYCCW FEES PROCESSING (INITIAL) RENEWAL*
$398 ( $348)
TOTAL COST
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE LIVE SCAN ROLL FEE PSYCH TEST WEAPONS SAFETY** RENEWAL* TO APPLICANT
LA VERNE: (PROPOSED) $150 $93 $20 $150 $250 ($52) $1061 + $20 CARD
IRWINDALE: $0 $93 $25 $150 $250 ($52) $916
MANHATTAN BEACH: $0 $93 $25 $150 $250 ($52) $916
SIGNAL HILL: $0 $93 $25 $150 $250 ($52) $916
SOUTHGATE: $100 $93 $25 $150 $250 ($52) $1016
WEST COVINA: $0 $93 $25 $150 $250 ($52) $916
* RENEWALS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL COST
** AN AVERAGE OF $250 USED BUT ACTUAL COST MAY VARY
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-54 RELATIVE TO
CERTAIN FEES AND POLICIES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LA VERNE
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code of the City of La Verne provides that certain filing fees, permit fees, inspection fees, deposits, and conditions of service may from time to time be established by the City Council;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Verne has determined that the cost of providing certain services is not of general benefit but of benefit to the individual and, therefore, certain filing fees, permit fees, inspection fees and deposits should be required to pay for materials and special services performed by City staff;
WHEREAS, after the passage of Propositions 4 and 218, local governments were made to charge the costs of services to those who benefited;
WHEREAS, for certain services performed, the cost of providing said services greatly varies and is contingent upon the specifics of each project or application. The City Council finds it more appropriate to require an initial deposit to guarantee the applicant will reimburse the City for costs associated. If the costs exceed the deposit, the applicant shall be responsible for additional deposits or reimbursement necessary to offset cost. If the cost of service performed is less than the deposit, then the difference shall be refunded to the applicant;
WHEREAS, based upon fee justification reports on file with the Assistant City Clerk and the City Finance Division, the City Council finds that the fees included in this Resolution represent the actual costs of the services provided or facilities funded and, therefore, there is a rational relationship between the fees charged and the services and facilities provided;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that since the fees represent the actual costs of the services or facilities provided, there is a reasonable relationship between the amount of the fee charged and the costs of the services or facilities provided to the person paying the fee;
WHEREAS, upon review of the Comprehensive Fee Schedule it was determined that information related to Refuse and Recycling Collection Fees had incorrect exhibits, and that information is corrected with this amended version;
WHEREAS, the decision by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department to no longer process Concealed Carry Weapons permits requires the City of La Verne to set appropriate fees, as provided by law, for the processing and safe permitting of such permits; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed adoption of this Resolution on February 21, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne that Resolution No. 22-54 containing the established comprehensive fee schedule be amended and the amendments be incorporated with the content of Resolution No. 23-10 into the City’s 2022-23 Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
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SECTION 1. All adjustments for fiscal year 2022-23 are incorporated in the 2022-23 “Comprehensive Fee Schedule” attached hereto.
SECTION 2. If any provision of this Resolution is held to be unconstitutional or unlawful, it is the intent of the City Council that such portion of this Resolution be severable from the remainder and that the remainder be given full force and effect.
SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign and the Assistant City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and a copy of this Resolution shall be posted for the information of the general public. Fees adopted in the “Comprehensive Fee Schedule” pursuant to this Resolution shall supersede any and all other fees previously set by resolution and shall take effect immediately upon adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 2023.
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Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:
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Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS
CITY OF LA VERNE )
I, Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk of the City of La Verne, Do HEREBY CERTIFY that Resolution No. 23-10 was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting of the said Council held on the 21
st day of February of 2023, 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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Table of Contents
Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Excludes Water and Sewer Utility Fees)
Summarized from Resolution No. 22 -524
and Amended by Resolution No. 2 32-XX54
Resolution No. 232-XX54
(Effective FebruaryJuly 21, 20232)
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Animal Control Fees 23
Annexation Processing Fee 9
Appeals 9
Billing 3
Building Permits 9
Division of Land Filing Fees 4
Environmental Filing Fees 6
Exemption of Fees 3
Fee Reduction for Economic Development Projects 2 4 Fire Department Fees 18-21
Hardships 3
Improvements, Plan Checking & Inspection Fees 9
Land Use Filing Fees 4-6
Late Payment Charge 3
Old Town La Verne Merchant Parking Permit 8-9
Other Fees 23- 24
Other Fees and Charges for Service 3
Other Professional Services 7-8
Parking Mitigation Development Impact Fee 8
Payment of Business License Fees and Old Town 3
-Business Improvement District
Police Department Fees 17- 18
Precise Plan Filing Fees 6-7
Public Art in Lieu Fee 8
Public Works Fees 9- 10
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Rates, Fees, Charges & Conditions of Service 11- 12 Records 3
Refuse and Recycling Collection Service Charges 12-16 Regulatory Permit Filing Fees 21- 22
Revisions 3
Sewer Service Charges 17
Street Vacations 9
Storm Drain Facilities Development Impact Fees 10 Time and Material Deposits 3
Underground Utilities Fee 10-11
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TIME AND MATERIAL DEPOSITS – Certain types of deposit projects will be billed on a time and material basis including applicable administrative overhead.
Project costs include City Attorney, City Staff, City Engineer, City Landscape Consultant and other fees including overhead costs for staff and contract personnel. All deposit fees shall be due and payable immediately upon presentation of billing statement by the city. All deposited fees not used to process and manage the application shall be returned after receipt and payment of final project -related bills. Staffs billing rates and equipment charges are established periodically by Administrative Regulation (AR) of the City Manager.
BILLING – Failure to pay all charges invoiced within thirty (30) days of the date of invoice shall be considered a sufficient cause to stop processing until full payment is made. The City will accept only cash, cashier’s checks, or bank checks for payment. Work on deposit project will not commence until payment s have cleared the bank and funds have been transferred to the City. Projects shall not be deemed approved until all City fees have been paid in full.
LATE PAYMENT CHARGE – Outstanding balances that are not paid in full within twenty-five (25) days after the statement is rendered shall accrue a late payment fee of one percent (1%) per month.
REVISIONS – Fees set forth for plan check and development review shall be for the initial application and one (1) revision. Additional revisions submitted by the applicant shall be accompanied by an additional filing fee equal to one-half of the initial fee. Changes after approval, if by a new applicant, shall be subject to the entire applicable fee.
RECORDS – Records of deposit projects are available by contacting the City. Project deposit updates or closing out of projects shall be accompanied by project summary sheets, detailing costs of staff time, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Landscape Consultant, and other consultation charges.
HARDSHIPS – Fees shall be paid in full for all development projects. The City recognizes that in unique and special circumstances financial hardship may preclude the full payment of fee prior to application for permits.
In such cases, the applicant shall apply for a payment deferral agreement with the City Manager.
In no case shall the fees be waived or partially paid when the project is completed. The applicant shall state in writing the reasons for deferral. The City manager shall inform the Community Development Director and Finance Officer in writing of the fee deferral and reasons for the deferral. In no case shall the City Manager permit less than half of the fee to be initially paid.
PAYMENT OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEES AND OLD TOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FEES FOR REMOTE POINT OF SALE BUSINESSES – The City Manager, at his/her sole discretion, may credit sales tax received by the City from a remote point of sale business in payment of that business’s Business License Fee imposed by Chapter 5.12 of the La Verne Municipal code, and, if the business is located in the Old Town Business Improvement District, may make payment from that businesses sales tax proceeds of the DBID fee imposed by Ordinance No, 720 A “remote point of sale business” is a business that satisfies all of the following: (a) identifies the city as its point of sales for its retail sales, (b) does not maintain its sales inventory in the City; (c) generates taxable sales of no less than $40,000 per square feet of its sales office in the City: and (d) has generated a minimum of $50,000 of sales tax revenues to the City in the previous calendar year.
In adopting these fees and charges, the City believes that the fees and charges set forth herein fully comply with all applicable laws. Any person who disputes the validity of any fee or its applications to his or her own case shall first file a written appeal with the office of the City Manager, who will review the matter and render a decision. The decision of the City Manager is subject to appeal to the City Council, whose decision is final.
OTHER FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICE – Applicants should be aware that they may be subject to other fees and charges for service established periodically by Administrative Regulation (AR) of the City Manager or by Ordinance as contained in the La Verne Municipal Code.
EXEMPTION OF FEES – Where it is verified by the City Manager , or appropriate department head after approval from the City Manager, that the City is the applicant or party to be charged, or has hired a contractor to do a city project, fees will be waived. Additionally the City Manager shall have the authority to 50 February 21, 2023, City Council Meeting
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waive fees up to $1,000 for local non-profit or community -service projects where the project is a benefit to the community.
DIVISION OF LAND FILING FEES – Items in this category identified with an "initial deposit" are charged on a time and materials basis.
1. Subdivisions:
Tentative Maps Initial deposit of $2,000.
Final Maps Initial deposit of $2,000, plus $35 per lot, excluding lots to be deeded to the City. If the Final Map is not
submitted in digital format, a data conversion fee of
$150 plus $10 for each additional lot over 5 is required.
2. Parcel Maps:
Tentative Maps Initial deposit of $1,000
Final Maps Initial deposit of $800, plus $35 per lot, excluding lots to be deeded to the City. If the final map is not submitted in Digital format. a data conversion fee of $150 is required.
3. Lot Line Adjustments, $1,000 initial deposit plus $35 Lot Mergers, and per lot prior to merger or reversion.
Reversions to Acreage
4. Lot Tie & Covenant Agreement. $250 fee
5. Records of Survey Initial deposit of $500
6. Map Extensions Initial deposit of $250
7. Assessment Apportionment Initial deposit of $1,000
for Assessment Districts under the
“Improvement Act of 1915”
8. Conditions, Covenants & Initial deposit of $1,500
Restrictions (C.C.& R's) Review
9. Certificate of Compliance $250 fee
10. Housing Development $1,500 per new residential unit in projects Impact Linkage Fee for of three or more units for which purchase Affordable Housing or rental value exceeds estimated affordability at the current County median income level as determined by
the Community Development Department. This fee
shall apply to all residential projects authorized by a tentative map, final map, or nonsubdivision precise plan approval for the construction of new units granted after July 1, 1993.
11. Affordable Housing In Lieu Rate determined by the City Manager and Community Development Director based on the size of the project
and estimated cost to locate units elsewhere in the City.
LAND USE FILING FEES – Items in this category identified with an "initial deposit" are charged on a time and material basis.
1. General Plan Amendment Initial deposit of $2,000
2. Zone Change Initial deposit of $2,000
3. Specific Plan (new and amendments) Initial deposit of $2,000
4. Variance Initial deposit of $2,000 for multi-family residential uses in excess of two dwelling units per lot; initial deposit of $750 for second residential dwelling unit per lot and/or duplexes
$2,000 deposit – all nonresidential uses
$1,500 00 deposit for single family residential dwelling uses
5. Minor Exceptions $300 fee nonresidential
$100 fee residential
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residential uses in excess of two dwelling units per lot
Initial deposit of $1,500 for second residential
dwelling unit per lot and/or duplexes
$1,500 deposit for large family day care (9 –14 children)
$1,500 deposit per lot for all other conditional uses
in single family residential dwelling zones
b. Commercial, Industrial, $2,000 deposit
Institutional $1,500 deposit for CUP amendment
7. Master Plan Review $2,000 deposit for new and amendments
8. Home Occupation Permit $50 fee
9. Development Agreement Initial deposit of $2,000
10. Classification of Use Initial deposit of $500
11. Zoning Certifications $125 fee for letter
12. Feasibility Reports $250 fee
13. Special Event Permit $150 fee plus $250 refundable cleanup deposit, subject to adjustment by the Community Development
Department. $25 fee for local (La Verne based)
nonprofit organizations and no clean up deposit. $50 fee for other nonprofit organizations. Public Works fees
and/or an Entertainment permit fee may also be
applicable. Additional deposits may be required for
public safety review and inspections. Applications that are submitted within 7-45 days of the event will be
charged a fee of $200 for expedited review. This
expedited review fee is not subject to waiver or refund.
Applications submitted less than 7 days prior to event
will not be considered. If an application is denied but the event is still held, the applicant will be responsible for the payment of all costs associated with the City’s response to the denied event.
14. Use and Occupancy Permit $225 fee for occupancies greater than or equal to 2,000 square feet gross floor area; $125 fee for all others
15 State mandated A five percent (5%) fee is applied to the Planning Fee Building Permit Fee for all new construction including additions and remodels. This fee is collected upon the
issuance of the Building Permit. This fee does not apply to Mechanical, Plumbing, Grading, Electrical, Sewer or
Occupancy
State mandated “green” building
fee per S.B. 1473
Permit Valuation Fee
$1 – 25,000 $1
$25,001 – 50,000 $2
$50,001 – 75,000 $3
$75,001 – 100,000 $4
Every $25,000 or fraction
thereof above $100,000
Add $1
16. General Plan fee A four percent (4%) fee is applied to the building permit fee for all construction to maintain and update the
La Verne General Plan.
17. Performance & Completion Deposit $5,000 minimum, plus additional as required to ensure project completion and cleanup. This deposit is only
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collected as necessary, and with concurrence of
applicant, to permit City consideration of temporary
utility release and/or temporary occupancy for projects which have uncompleted improvements or requirements
not related to health and safety.
18. Interim Use Permit Initial deposit of $2,000
19. Reasonable Accommodations Fee Initial Deposit of $1,500
20. Entertainment Permit Initial Deposit of $500
21. Small Cell Design Review Initial Deposit of $500
ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEES – Items in this category identified with an "initial deposit" are charged on a time and materials basis
1. Categorical exemption $25 flat fee
2. Initial study review Initial deposit of $2,500 (includes County filing and posting fees)
3. Full Environmental Initial deposit of $5,000 (includes County Impact Report filing and posting fees)
PRECISE PLAN FILING FEES for Precise Plan processing not described in the categories shown, the Community Development Director may assign a flat fee of $100 or an initial deposit as determined necessary to recover costs. Precise Plans requiring an "initial deposit" are charged on a time and materials basis. See Page One of this Resolution for further explanation.
Community Development Department Applications
1. Two-story room additions, other additions, and accessory structures requiring precise plan review, and accessory dwelling units - $0.50 per square foot of new gross floor area (including garages, porches, and utility structures). In no event shall the minimum fee be less than $75.
2. Multi-family patios, room additions and accessory structures - $75 fee.
3. Single family home - not in conjunction with subdivision development – 50 cents per square foot of gross floor area.
4. Commercial and industrial minor interior and exterior remodels and alterations where no DRC review required - $350 fee.
5. Institutional minor interior and exterior remodels where no DRC review required - $250 fee.
6. Landscape Renovation and Landscape Concept Plan Review * Single Family Residential - initial deposit of $250
* Multi Family Residential - initial deposit of $1,000
* Non Residential - initial deposit of $1,000 deposit
7. Solar collectors – Non-residential - $150 fee
8. Oversized antenna review – $50 fee
9. Miscellaneous review fee – $50 fee, or see “D,” above
10. Tree removal permit - $500 deposit (includes actual cost for professional services, e.g. landscape architect, arborist)
11. Exterior alterations, with no increase in square footage, visible from street or public place - $50 fee
12. Historic Preservation Review - Initial deposit of $500 on projects that require the use of an Historic Preservation Architect to assist with the review.
13. Personal cannabis propagation permit application fee - $25
14. Entertainment Permits:
a . Annual Fee $120
15. Over the Counter Planning Approvals
a. Residential Additions (not visible from public right of way) $60 b. Rear Patio Covers (not visible from public right of way) $30 c. Signs $30
d . Commercial/ Industrial Tenant Improvements $30
Development Review Committee Applications
1. Single family homes – In conjunction with subdivision development – Initial deposit of $2,000.
2. Multiple family development – Initial deposit of $2,000.
3. Commercial, office and industrial – Initial deposit of $2,000.
4. Institutional – Initial deposit of $2,000.
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5. Official – Initial deposit of $2,000, except official projects determined to be of benefit to the public may be exempt from processing fees, as verified by the City Manager and the Community Development Director.
6. Commercial, industrial, and institutional minor interior and exterior remodels – Initial deposit of $500
Sign Precise Plans
1. Master sign programs:
* Initial Master Sign Application – $750 deposit
* Amendments – $250 deposit
2. Ground sign not part of a Master Sign Program – $250 fee. All building permits for ground sign construction and installation shall be accompanied by a cash deposit of $750 to ensure completion of the sign. Following release of the sign by the City, the deposit shall be refunded to the applicant.
3. Non-illuminated wall sign not part of a Master Sign Program (DRC not required) – $50 fee per sign.
4. Illuminated wall sign not part of a Master Sign Program (DRC not required) – $75 fee per sign plus electrical permit.
5. Subdivision sign – Initial deposit of $500 per sign.
6. Illuminated window signs – $20 fee per sign (plus electrical permit)
7. Temporary Sign Permits (banners only as authorized by La Verne Municipal Code Title 17), not to exceed four times per year and a maximum of 28 days – no fee.
8. All signs requiring DRC approval - $350 deposit
Landscape Plan Check and Inspection Fees
1. Residential Plan Check – Initial deposit of $200.
2. Commercial/Industrial/Office – Initial deposit of $1,000.
3. Residential tract and planned developments – Initial deposit of $1,000.
4. Landscape Inspection Fees – Initial deposit based on the following formula: Five percent (5%) of that portion of the costs of improvements which are $50,000 or less. One and one-half percent (1-1/2%) of that portion of the costs of improvements which exceed $50,000.
No Charge Applications
1. Zoning information.
2. Preliminary consultations not exceeding three hours
3. Banner Sign Permit.
4. Heritage tree pruning permit.
5. Minor alterations to an existing ground sign or monument sign, such as a panel change out.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1. Engineering & Planning – Consultation prior to filing formal application: $500 deposit after three hours of consultation
2. Planning Department Publications – Public handouts and summaries are available at no charge.
Other publications not listed below are charged at the estimated cost of reproduction. a. Environmental Guidelines $2.50 each
b. General Plan Background Report $30
c. Complete General Plan $50
Individual General Plan Items:
1) color map and summary $5 each
2) individual elements $10 each
3) text including map $50 each
4) environmental impact report $25 each
d. Master Sign Programs $5 each
(over 10 pages)
e. Ordinances $2.50 each if not available as free handout .
f. Specific Plans
1) Foothill Blvd. $25 each
2) Arrow Corridor $20 each
3) Lordsburg $15 each
4) Out of print plans Actual cost of duplication
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g. Zoning Map $5 each
h. Zoning Ordinance $15 each
i. General Plan Map $5 each
j. Environmental Impact Reports Actual cost of duplication
k. Aerial photocopies, $20 matte paper
approximately 2’ x 3’ $25 glossy paper
l. Other Documents 15¢ per copy
3. Records Management Charge: Charge for microfilming and/or digital recording of all applicable records in connection with planning and building division approvals. Fee to be charged as follows:
a. Deposit projects (flat fee $150
charged at time of filing)
b. Non-deposit projects, except $150
single-family construction
and second units on single-family lots.
c. New single-family units on $55
single-family lots; remodels, additions,
accessory structures and
accessory dwelling units on single-family lots.
d. Applications with base fees No charge
of $100 or less
4. Mailing Labels & Radius Map (Applicant Option) $175, up to 100 labels and 50 cents each additional label, does not include postage.
5. Digital Conversion of Plans (Applicant option) All development application plans (site plan, floor plan, elevations, etc.) must be
accompanied by a digital (pdf) copy or the applicant can pay $2 per sheet for the City to convert plans to pdf.
6. Fence Review Fee $30, plus building permit and public works fee if applicable. This fee applies only to individual fence
proposals which are not part of a larger project or other in-process application.
7. Notary Fee As set by State law
8. Mills Act Historic Preservation $500 fee
Agreement
PUBLIC ART IN LIEU FEE – All new non-residential projects require the contribution of a public art piece valued at 0.5% of the project valuation for those projects valued under $500,000 and 1% of valuation of projects valued at $500,000 or greater. In the event that the City agrees to accept an in lieu payment for the required public art, a cash payment based on the formula above would be required to be paid to the City into a dedicated public art fund.
PARKING MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE – Applies to properties pursuant to Section
18.76.150 of the La Verne Municipal Code where sufficient off -street parking is not available. Payment of a one-time in-lieu fee shall be permitted in the amount of $1,000 per parking space, as determined by the Community Development Department, for required spaces that cannot be supplied on-site (subject to availability and City Manager approval).
OLD TOWN LA VERNE MERCHANT PARKING PERMIT – A $75 permit fee is required for each Merchant Parking Permit issued for each calendar year. As of July 1 st of each year, the fee shall be 50% of the established fee for that year until the end of the calendar year for any new permits that are requested. 55 February 21, 2023, City Council Meeting
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Permits are distributed at the discretion of the City Manager on a yearly basis with a maximum number of permits available each year as outlined in Administrative Regulation No. 117.
STREET VACATIONS – Initial Deposit of $2,000
ANNEXATION PROCESSING– Initial deposit of $2,500
APPEALS– To appeal to the City Council decisions of the Community Development Director, Planning Commission, Development Review Committee, and other administrative staff actions, a fee of $150 shall be required plus mail and public notice costs as estimated by the City Clerk for resident appeals. Appeals by nonresident applicants and other nonresident parties shall be in the amount of one half of the original filing fee.
IMPROVEMENTS, PLAN CHECKING, AND INSPECTION FEES – To be paid at the time plans are submitted.
1. Improvement Plan checking based on the estimated cost of improvements. Minimum fee shall be $110. a. Five percent (5%) of that portion of the cost of improvements which is $50,000 or less. b. One and one-half percent (1-1/2%) of that portion of the cost of improvements which exceeds $50,000.
2. Inspections, based on the estimated cost of required improvements. Minimum fee shall be $110; a. Five percent (5%) of that portion of the cost of improvements which is $50,000 or less. b. One and one-half percent (1-1/2%) of that portion of the cost of improvements which exceeds $50,000.
BUILDING PERMITS – Building permit and plan check base fees shall be established at two times the prevailing Los Angeles County fees as amended from time to time by ordinance of the City Council. The prevailing Los Angeles County fee shall be established Per Title 26, Section 107 of the County of Los Angeles Building Code.
PUBLIC WORKS FEES
1. Staff billing rates and equipment charges are established periodically by Administrative Regulation (AR) of the City Manager.
2. Public Works Permits:
Over-limit and house moving permit fees:
Annual fee - $90
Single trip fee - $16
Standard inspection fees:
1) New residential, and new $110 plus $20 for each
and existing industrial, inspection in excess of two
commercial, professional
and institutional construction.
2) Double permits and inspection fees
shall be charged for failure to obtain
required permits prior to commencing
work within the public right of way.
Deposits (refundable):
1) An amount equal to the estimated value of work to be performed. 2) Yearly Deposit $3,000/year – Any damages to be recovered from deposit.
3. Barricades/Deposits K-Rail Rental Rates:
a. Type 1 (Standard/Single Panel) at $40 /deposit $2/day each
b. Type 2 (Standard 2 Panel/A-Frame) at $50 /deposit $3/day each
c. Fee to make ready barricades if $10 minimum charge – 1 st 10 units
picked up by user. $1 per unit over 10
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d. Fee if delivered to user $30
(no ready fee applies)
e. Replacement Cost
(if not returned) Actual cost plus 15%
4. Damage to City Property or Vehicles Actual repair/replacement charges + 20% to cover loss of use, temporary replacement of vehicle or other city
property and administrative costs
5. Signs – The following fees include materials and labor to install any traffic control sign as required. All regulatory, warning and advisory signs shall be installed by the City. a. Street name signs $300 per installation
b. Traffic control signs $250 per installation
c. Directional signs $250 per installation
6. Public Works Department Publications – The following documents are available at the stated fees.
All other publications not listed below, or portions of the listed documents, are charged at the cost of reproduction.
a. Standard contract documents $50 for entire publication (does not include copyrighted documents)
b. Notice inviting bids $50 minimum or actual cost bid packages c. Blue prints $3 per page or actual cost from outside printer d. Standard Plans $0.15 (15¢)/page
e. Plotter prints $15 per page
7. NPDES Inspection Fee A fee shall be assessed to all businesses as defined by the L.A. Regional Water Quality Control Board for annual inspections in compliance with the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit
requirements. The annual fee of $250 shall be assessed at the time of the annual business license renewal, which will include the first inspection and one follow up
inspection. The fee for additional inspections (follow up inspections) shall be $125 per inspection, not to exceed $750.
8. Form Completion All forms requested to be completed by the city shall be subject to a fee of $25 per form. Forms shall be
completed in two (2) business days from the day
submitted.
STORM DRAIN FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
1. Residential: Upon application for a $175 for each one-tenth (10) gross acre or fraction building permit for construction of a thereof; provided that maximum fee for single- new building (or an addition and/or family residence shall not exceed $350 remodel with a valuation of $75,000) to
be used for residential purposes
2. Nonresidential: Upon application for $350 for each one-tenth (1/10) gross acre or a building permit for construction of a fraction thereof new building (or addition and/or remodel
with a valuation of $75,000) to be used
for nonresidential purposes
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES FEE
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remodel with a valuation of $75,000) $350
to be used for residential purposes.
2. Nonresidential: Upon application for $350 for each one-tenth (1/10) gross acre a building permit for construction of a or fraction thereof new building (or an addition and/or
remodel with a valuation of $75,000) to
be used for nonresidential purposes.
RATES, FEES, CHARGES AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR THE FURNISHING OF WATER BY
THE CITY OF LA VERNE
Water System Connection Fee : Any person applying for water service to one or more parcels of land which have not previously received water service directly through a service connection from the City of La Verne specifically for such parcel shall, before such application is approved, pay to the City water system connection fees as follows. In the event that a customer requests to upgrade to a larger service after payment of impact fees and/or service connection, the customer shall be responsible for the difference in impact fees included in section 2section 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, and 2e:
a. Unit Connection Fee – Residential: The following fee shall be charged for each residential unit (as defined in Section 9) connected to the system:
Single family dwelling unit $385
Townhouse or condominium, each unit 330
Apartment, duplexes and triplexes, each unit 330
Mobile homes, per space 275
Motels, per unit 135
Rooming houses and convalescent homes, per unit 110
b. Unit Connection Fee – Nonresidential, Commercial Institutional or Industrial : The following fee shall be charged for each meter connected to the system which serves nonresidential, commercial, institutional or industrial user:
3/4-inch $ 385
1-inch 495
1 1/2-inch 610
2-inch 825
3-inch 1,050
4-inch 1,270
6-inch 1,545
8-inch 1,875
10-inch 2,205
12-inch 2,755
c. Acreage Connection Fee – Residential: For each one- tenth (1/10) usable gross acre or fraction thereof, the fee shall be as follows:
All Zones $670
d. Acreage Connection Fee – Nonresidential, Commercial Institutional or Industrial: For each one-tenth (1/10) usable gross acre or fraction thereof, the fee shall be as follows:
All Zones $1,200
e. Post Miramar Connection Fee:
1) Metered Service: For each water meter connected to the City water system, the fee shall be equal to the amount shown in the table below for the size of meter, multiplied by the number of months which have passed since October 1, 1986. Post Miramar connection fee shall be paid at the time of installation of the meter.
Size of Meter Monthly Charge
5/8 & 3/4-inch $ 8.00
1-inch 8.00
1 1/2-inch 25.00
2-inch 40.00
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3-inch 62.50
4-inch 125.00
6-inch 300.00
8-inch 375.00
10-inch 500.00
12-inch 625.00
2) Private Fire Service: For each private fire service connected to the City water system, the fee shall be equal to the amount shown in the table below for the size of connection, multiplied by the number of months which have passed since October 1, 1986. Post Miramar connection fee shall be paid at the time of installation of the service and shall not exceed a maximum of $10,000.
Size of Connection Monthly Charge
2-inch $ 12.00
3-inch 18.75
4-inch 37.50
6-inch 90.00
8-inch 112.50
10-inch 150.00
12-inch 187.50
f. Usable Acreage: Usable acreage is all land other than that which is unsuitable for development because of the nature of the terrain and is subject to legal restriction limiting its use to unirrigated natural open space in perpetuity. Such restriction shall be reviewed and approved by the City of La Verne and shall be determined on a parcel -by-parcel basis. The restriction shall be by dedication of fee or easement to the Homeowners Association, the City, or other government agency. Acreage fees are due and shall be paid upon recordation of final map. Provided, however, that parcels for which no acreage fees were previously paid, fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
Usable acreage shall not include land which is developed by the developer as a public park, and dedicated to the City of La Verne.
g. Frontage Fee: For each parcel of land fronting on a street that contains an existing water line with adequate capacity for the subject parcel a fee of $15 per front foot shall be charged. For each parcel connecting to a water main in Foothill Boulevard or any other street where the two sides of the street are served from separate pressure zones, the charge shall be two times the amount shown.
1) Fees shall be calculated as of the date of payment. However, if payment is made more than sixty (60) days before anticipated connection, as determined by the City Manager, fees shall be recalculated as of sixty (60) days before such anticipated connection and any increase shall be due and payable before connection.
2) The City is empowered to negotiate contracts with individuals, firms or corporations relative to the extension or enlargement of water facilities and/or relative to methods of reimbursement to the City. Credits may be given against the fees set forth herein where property owners have constructed water facilities or where property has been assessed for like improvements.
h. Abandonment of Services . When an existing service has been shut off continuously or otherwise terminated for a period of two (2) years or more, it shall be presumed to be abandoned. Any subsequent service shall be treated as a new service and subject to all applicable fees including acreage and frontage fees of this resolution.
REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICE CHARGES
1. Daily, Monthly or Bimonthly Service Fees. The fees or charges adopted herein at subsections 2-a., 2b, 2c, 2d , 2 e, 3 & 4 are imposed as a condition of service by the City's franchised waste hauler.
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Price Index(CPI) of the January – December period immediately preceding the date of the rate adjustment. This fee or charge is not imposed upon real property or upon a person as an incident of property ownership. New Ffees reflecting State mandates were approved are subject toat the Proposition 218 Hearing to be last held on June 21, 2021.
2. Refuse Collection Charges
Monthly charges for Items a, b, c, & e
From Julyanuary 1, 2022 thru June 30, 20232
35 gallon container $25.69
64 gallon container $28.00
96 gallon container $30.44
a. For each single family dwelling unit whether one or more are on a single lot:
b. For each unit in a mobile home park, duplex, or other multiple dwelling unit:
For commercial and industrial establishments, churches, schools, and other sources having refuse not in excess of one (1) cubic yards per week:
c. For commercial and industrial establishments, churches, schools, and other sources having in excess of one (1) cubic yards per week, or requiring more frequent collection than stipulated in the schedules adopted by the City Council, the fees to be charged shall be negotiated between the establishments served and the City Manager or his designee.
d. For every four (4) guest rooms or a fractional number thereof, in any hotel, motel, rooming or lodging house:
3. Recycling: In compliance with state mandates, recycling programs have been implemented to divert recyclable materials from the waste stream. Included within the overall refuse collection charges specified above are the costs for the implementation of such recycling efforts.
4. Other Refuse and Recycling Fees:
a. Additional 96-gallon solid waste container $9.88
b. Additional 64-gallon recycle waste container (in excess of 2) $98.38 c. Additional 64-gallon green waste container (in excess of 2) $13.070.71 ($13.07 effective 1/1/2022)
d. Mechanized container size exchange $18.51 e. Bulky goods collection 4 @ no-charge; collections thereafter $30.83 /cubic yd. f. Residential extra pick up $24.67
g. Contamination Fee $41.12
hg. Replacement of damaged or lost mechanized container (first one free) $61.67 ih. Roll off Rates:
Roll off price (includes 5 tons) $648.12
Disposal per ton (over 5 tons) $63.48
Trip charge (reschedule) $160.61
Relocation charge $ 64.26
ji. Insta Bin Rates
Insta bin $160.61
Extra pick up $160.61
Temporary Bin rental per week (for each additional week) $ 32.12 kj. Recycle Roll-Off $330.72
lk. Commercial Recycling Contamination Fee $ 41.12
ml. Commercial Valet Service:
Per bin, per number of days of service per week $ 27.03 nm. Overage fee: (per occurrence) $ 58.76
on. Green Waste Haul Rate $330.72
Green Waste Rate per ton $85.22 ($116.15 effective 1/1/2022
)
po. C&D Haul Rate $330.72 C&D Rate per ton $ 62.65
qp. Compactors Roll off Haul Rate + $ 205.52
Formatted: Tab stops: Not at 5.69"
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rq. Compactor Cleaning Fee $128.49
sr. Locking Bin Rate (monthly per bin) $ 12.92
Lock Replacement $ 32.3230.86
Key Replacement $ 5.8760
ts. Resume Fee $ 42.370.45
5. ( (Effective July 1, 2022 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.69"
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", Tab stops:
5.69", Left
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0"
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Effective July 2021
Residential Carts Base Increase Admin
Fee GW extra Total
35 Gallon Trash Cart $19.01 0.66$ 1.40$ 1.75$ $22.82 64 Gallon Trash Cart $21.14 0.74$ 1.40$ 1.75$ $25.03 96 Gallon Trash Cart $23.39 0.82$ 1.40$ 1.75$ $27.36 Additional Trash Cart - 96 Gallon $9.43
Base Rt GW extra
Additional 64-Gallon Greenwaste (in excess of two) $8.96 1.75$ $10.71 Additional 64-Gallon Recycle Cart (in excess of two) $8.96 $8.96 Mechanized Container Size Exchange - No Charge for switching to smaller trash cart $17.67 Bulky Item Pick Ups (over 3 cubic yds or in excess of 4 no charge collections) $29.44 Residential Extra P/U $23.55
Contamination Fee $39.26
Replacement of damaged or lost cart (after one free replacement) $58.88 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
1.5 Yard Bin 126.70$ 224.33$ 288.14$ 375.71$ 463.68$ 589.02$ Each Additional Bin 77.81$ 125.68$ 155.58$ 205.47$ 255.31$ 327.15$ Extra Pick Up Charge 56.03$
2 Yard Bin 137.37$ 246.25$ 316.07$ 450.45$ 509.55$ 647.18$ Each Additional Bin 125.87$ 210.36$ 229.40$ 273.19$ 317.17$ 382.97$ Extra Pick Up 69.42$
3 Yard Bin 162.18$ 292.15$ 367.89$ 483.63$ 599.30$ 762.85$ Each Additional Bin 117.67$ 189.47$ 235.35$ 313.16$ 390.95$ 500.62$ Extra Pick Up 75.04$
4 Yard Bin 185.22$ 334.04$ 421.79$ 553.42$ 689.07$ 880.54$ Each Additional Bin 143.60$ 233.38$ 289.23$ 382.97$ 478.69$ 616.35$ Extra Pick Up 87.34$
6 Yard Bin 236.63$ 427.75$ 533.47$ 702.96$ 902.06$ 1,117.90 $ Each Additional Bin 201.45$ 325.13$ 398.91$ 530.57$ 664.21$ 853.71$ Extra Pick Up 129.32$
Bin Size 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
96 Gallon Cart (per cart-maximum 3 carts) 22.06$ N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2 Yard Bin 31.03$ 63.87$ 95.80$ 127.74$ 159.67$ 191.60$ 3 Yard Bin 46.55$ 95.79$ 143.70$ 191.60$ 239.51$ 287.40$ 4 Yard Bin 62.07$ 127.73$ 191.60$ 255.47$ 319.34$ 383.20$ 6 Yard Bin 93.10$ 191.59$ 287.42$ 383.21$ 479.01$ 574.80$ Extra Pickup 75.04$
CITY OF LA VERNE EXHIBIT A
CITY OF LA VERNE COMMERCIAL RATES
Bin Size
Frequency of Pick Up per Week
Recycling
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6. Definitions:
a. "Commercial unit" means all business establishments, other than industrial establishments, including nonprofit organizations, churches and schools which are not residential units. Each occupancy in a multiple unit commercial development shall be considered a separate commercial unit. b. "Industrial unit" means each business establishment in the City which is not a commercial establishment. Each occupancy in a multiple unit industrial development shall be considered a separate industrial unit.
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
3 Yard compactor 377.64$ 631.08$ 688.20$ 819.55$ 951.49$ 1,148.91 $ Extra Pickup 225.10$
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
64 Gallon Cart 78.54$ 157.08$ 235.61$ 314.14$ 392.68$ 471.22$ 2 Yard bin 314.14$ 628.29$ 942.44$ 1,256.59$ 1,570.73$ 1,884.87 $ Temp Bin rental per week 30.67$
Insta Bin 153.35$
Extra pick up 153.35$
Resume Fee 40.45$
Locking Bin Rate 12.34$ Monthly per bin
Replacement Lock 30.86$
Replacement Key 5.60$
Contamination Fee 39.26$
Commercial Valet Service 25.81$ per bin, per number of days of service per week Overage Fee 56.10$ per occurrence
Haul Rate 315.76$
Price Per ton 60.61$
5 ton 303.03$
Roll off Total 618.79$
DTN 60.61$
Trip 153.35$
Relocate 61.35$
Temp Roll off rental rate 30.67$
C & D Haul Rate 315.76$
C& D Rate Per Ton 59.82$
Compactors Roll off haul rate + 196.22$
Compactor cleaning fee 122.68$
Greenwaste Haul Rate 315.76$
Greenwaste Rate Per Ton 81.37$
Recycle Rolloff 315.76$
Compactor Rates
Bin Size
Frequency of Pick Up per Week
Organics Rates
Bin Size
Frequency of Pick Up per Week
Roll Off Rates
Insta Bin Rates
Other Commercial Rates
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c. "Person" means and includes every person, corporation, partnership or association occupying a commercial, industrial or residential unit in the City. d. "Residential unit" means a dwelling unit, as defined in Chapter 18.08 of the La Verne Municipal Code, including each single-family dwelling, each dwelling unit in a mobile home park, duplex, or other multiple dwelling unit . Additionally, every four guest rooms or fractional number thereof in any hotel, motel, rooming house or lodging house shall constitute a "dwelling unit." e. "Unit" means each commercial, industrial or residential unit. f. Combined institutional/residential uses having special service requirements, and refuse in excess of six (6) cubic yards per week, the units served and fees charged shall be negotiated between the establishment served and the City Manager or his designee.
SEWER SERVICE CHARGES – All sewer services furnished by the City shall be subject to the following charges:
1 Sewer Unit Connection Fees for New Construction and/or Additions:
a. Manufacturing, Commercial, Institutional, Official and other nonresidential uses:
1) $125 plus $25 per 1,000 square feet or any fraction thereof for ground level building space, plus $7.50 per 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof for building space above ground level. 2) Front footage fee: $15 per front foot
b. Residential Uses:
1) Single family: For each detached single-family residential unit on a single, separate lot – $125.
2) Multiple family, including mobile home parks, for building or buildings under one ownership:
$125 for the first unit; plus $75 for each of the next nine (9) units; plus $30 for each additional unit on one lot or building site.
3) Front footage fee: $15 per front foot
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES
Staff billing rates and equipment charges are established periodically by Administrative Regulation (AR) of the City Manager.
1. Overnight parking permit -- annual/daily $100 / $3
$50 admin fee
prorated monthly
rate of $4.16
2. Overnight annual parking permit renewal fee $50
(Reapplication required after January 31)
3. Recreational vehicle storage permit $100
- Annual renewal fee $50 for 3 yrs.
4. Non-injury accident report $25
Injury accident report No Charge
5. All other police reports No charge
6. CCW – Concealed Ccarry Wweapon(CCW) Permit permit Maximum per a. CCW Administrative Fee ($26 non-refundable at time of application) $150 b. CCW Card $20
c. CCW Psychological Test $150
d. CCW Weapons Safety $250 external vendor fee
e. CCW Application $398 external vendor
feeThe fee State Law
7. Concealed weapon permit renewal $52Maximum per
State Law
8. Residential burglar alarm permit $50
9. Commercial burglar alarm permit $100
10. False alarm response fees:
a. First 2 responses in any 365 day period No charge
b. Third through all subsequent responses in $50 for each 365-day period response
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c. Failure to obtain an alarm permit within thirty (30) days of operation without reasonable cause will result in a $10 per day fee every day thereafter.
11. Copies of color photographs or CD ROM: $15
12. Audio/video tape reproduction of taping $40/half hour
13. Pre-employment Local Criminal History Check $30
14. Location/Address Call History Report $20
15. Massage Permit for Operator $250
16. Firearms sales permit $250
17. Bingo Game Permit Fees:
a. Bingo Permit Fee & Annual Renewal Actual cost
b. Bingo Manager Permit Fee as required by Actual cost
La Verne Municipal Code
18. Service charge for release of impounded vehicles. a. General impound fees (Driver NOT found to be $150
under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.) NO DUI
b. For vehicles where the driver is arrested for $400
driving under the influence or reckless driving.
Up to $250 fee may be waived if there is no criminal filing
19. Service charge for release of abated vehicles $125
20. Storage of seized vehicle $10/day per vehicle
21. Citation sign-off for persons who
fail to display handicapped placards. $10
22. Citation sign-off fee (nonresidents) $10
23. Second response fee – loud party or noise Actual cost disturbance per L.V.M.C. Section 8.20.050
24. Adult booking recovery fee $210
25. Juvenile detention fee $ 75 per hour
($18.75 per ¼ hour). Billable beginning one (1) hour after parent notification.
26. Jail Trustee acceptance letter $30
27. Inmate worker fees
- full-time inmate worker $25 per day plus
$250 fee@ booking
- part-time furlough workers $60 per day plus
$250 fee @ booking
28. Live-Scan applicant fingerprinting $20 per process plus actual cost charged by
DOJ and/or FBI
29. Rolled ink fingerprinting $10 for 1 card
$5 each add’l card
30. Requests for Traffic/Parking Enforcement $175 per request; on Private streets. Requesting Party shall City preparation provide to the City labels or preaddressed of address labels, envelopes to affected residents. if desired, per the
fees set forth @
#E-4 of this Reso.
31. Police clearance letter $15
32. Firearm Storage Fee $10 per month
33. Firearm Release Fee $50 per case/incident
Shall apply to all firearms seized, stored or impounded.
Any & all fees shall be waived if firearm is stolen
or if surrendered for destruction. All fees due upon release.
34. Electric Utility/Security Cart Inspection Fee (per Reso. No. 09-05) $10 per cart
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
Comment [CL1]: Emailed S. Gonzalez to inquire
if the existing livescan and rolling fees are sufficient or if we need to add CCW livescan and roll fees to
the comprehensive fee schedule
Comment [CL2]: SG confirmed that livescan and
rolling fees included in the fee schedule are current
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1. Staff billing rates and equipment charges are established periodically by Administrative Regulation (AR) of the City Manager.
All businesses with conditions, processes or materials that require an annual fire permit as per the California Fire Code (CFC) and the Los Angeles County Fire Code (Title 32) shall pay the following General Permit fee(s):
Annual Fire Permit:
First permitted use $332
Each subsequent permitted use $166
Failure to pay permit fee within 30 days of
receiving renewal letter or permit application 50% additional
2. Special Activities Fees
Hazardous event/operations -- Upon agreement $150 minimum by both the Fire Chief and City Manager, deposit
special activities fees can be waived.
This fee does not apply to the City's annual
4th of July fireworks show.
Special site inspection $150 deposit
Tank installation and/or removal, underground, $100 plus flammable liquids $50 each
additional tank
3. Special Permit Fees – All businesses with conditions, processes or materials as described below shall pay the following Special Permit fee(s):
CFC 105.6.16.1 – Mobile fueling of hydrogen-fueled vehicles CFC 105.6.30 – Mobile food preparation vehicles
CFC 105.6.36 – Outdoor assembly event
First permitted use $332
Each subsequent permitted use $166
Failure to pay permit fee within 30 days of receiving
Renewal letter or permit application. 50% additional
4. Minimum Plan Check Fees – The fees for these services are dependent upon the rates established by Administrative Regulation (AR) of the City and shall be collected based on the following deposits.
FD Access $444
Alarm System $432
Sprinkler System – TI $366
Sprinkler – TI with calculations $375
Sprinkler System – New $600
Additional Riser/Floor Control in Same Building $204
Underground $570
Fire Pump $660
Standpipe System $300
Engineered System (H&D, Clean Agent, etc.) per System $348 Special System/ Process (HPS, AST, UST, Spray Booth etc.) ea. $480 Hazardous Material Disclosure $1009
Architectural- TI $468
Architectural- New $756
Architectural – New > 2-story or R-1/R-2 with more than 50 units $842 Architectural – High Rise (Buildings >75’) $1770 Note: Architectural review is per building $540
Fire Protection Plan $660
Fuel Modification Plan (Single Family Residence) $540
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Development Review (CUP, Tract Map, Etc.) $444
Revision $264
Additional Reviews (Past 2nd) $264
Expedite Plan Check (per submittal) $240
Time and Material (Hourly Rate) $156
5. Other Activities
Field inspection by Fire Prevention $125 per inspection Copies of reports and documents 15¢ per page
Hydrant flow test $150 fee + water cost
New Business Clearance $125 per hour charged
in ½ increments
Fire Clearance ≤25 persons = $65.00
Pre Inspection ≥25 persons = $135.00
False alarms:
a. The first three responses in any 365 day period No charge b. For the 4th and each additional response in $125
any 365-day period
Non-Emergency response to residential care $100
facility for caregiver assistance per occurrence
Other:
Cost recovery for Fire Dept. response necessitated $488 per engine co. by negligent; intentional or for alcohol/drug per hour or fraction related acts; cost recovery for Fire Dept. response for thereof. $203 per water removal; cost recovery for Fire Dept. response medical unit per hour for a nonresident vehicle fire, weed abatement or fraction thereof c ost recovery for Fire Dept clean-up spills at accident scenes
Standby Ambulance with 2 $285 per hour or
fraction thereof)
6. Fire Safety Equipment Development Impact Fee $385
(Payable upon submission of an application to the City for a building permit in the Hillside Development Area.)
Fire Facilities Development Impact Fee $7,504
On new residential projects in the Hillside Overlay Zone.
7. Emergency Medical Services
The La Verne Fire Department, or its contracted billing service, will bill the insurers of La Verne residents, including Federal health care programs, but only to the extent of their insurance coverage to ensure no "out of pocket" costs.
Individuals who are not residents of the City of La Verne and have been a recipient of Emergency Medical Services shall be charged fees for services rendered without regard for "out of pocket" expenses.
Emergency Medical Service fees are established annually by Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.
Advanced Life Support L.A. Co. rate
Advanced Life Support (Non-resident) LA Co. rate + 10.25% Basic Life Support L.A. Co. rate + 10.25%
Paramedic patient assessment fee LA Co, rate
Paramedic patient assessment fee (non-resident) LA Co rate + 10.25% Each additional patient 50% additional
Dispatch Fee $25
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Mileage per mile L.A. Co. rate
Oxygen L.A. Co. rate
Medical Supplies $31
Documentation fee $15
Documentation fee (non-resident) $16
First Responder fee $488
Night Charge $29
Back-up Ambulance (Basic Life Support):
Use of back-up ambulance (transport only) $937
Non-emergency ambulance transport $937
Cost of Medical Supplies Actual cost per
current L.A. Co. rates
8. Annual Business Fire Inspection Fee:
Occupancies requiring operational permits – conducted $125 for first hour by Fire Prevention Staff time, thereafter charged
in ½ hour increments
Businesses occupying 5,000 – 50,000 square feet 2 hours ($250) Businesses occupying 50,000 – 100,000 square feet 3 hours ($375) Businesses occupying 100,000 or more square feet 4 hours ($500)
Re-inspections
First re-inspections No Charge
Each additional re-inspection $125 for first hour time
Thereafter charged in ½
hour increments
Occupancies not requiring operational permits $488 for first hour conducted by engine company time, thereafter, charged in ½ hour increments
1-5000 square feet ½ hour increments
5,000 -10,000 square feet 1 hour
Re-inspection No charge
Each additional re-inspection $488 for first hour time, Thereafter, charged in ½
hour increments
REGULATORY PERMIT FILING FEES
1. Those regulatory permits also requiring a City of La Verne business license and the term of the permit is the same as business license:
a. Business License Application processing $30 for new business $10 for annual renewal
b. Door-to-door solicitation $66
c. Fortune telling:
Processing fee for application $100
Regulatory Permit $100
d. Certificate of Necessity & Public Convenience:
Processing fee for application $50
e. Short-Term Rental Permit (initial application) $100
f. Short-Term Rental Permit (renewal) $35
2. Those regulatory permits not requiring a City of La Verne business license:
a. Garage sales $10
Penalty for failure to obtain permit
an additional $5
b. Charitable/Religious/Nonprofit Exempt except when
solicitors are paid, for which
the fee shall be $15
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c. Christmas tree lots and/or $250 fee plus $250
Related Seasonal Sales cleanup deposit
3. The business of filming and videotaping within the City of La Verne:
a. Daily permit $300
b. Daily rental fee for City-owned
buildings or facilities excluding City
Parks and Recreational Facilities. $500
c. Use of other City services, equipment Actual cost per A.R. and/or personnel
4. Tobacco Retailer’s License Fee $300
5. Other regulatory permits not $15
specifically provided for elsewhere
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
1. Dog License Fees
a. unaltered dog - 1 year/2 year license $100/$120
b. altered dog - 1 year/2 year license $30/$60
c. sr. citizen - unaltered dog $100/$110
d. sr. citizen - altered dog $6/$12
e. late application fee for new dog license $60
f. late renewal of dog license $60
2. Cat License Fees:
a. unaltered cat - 1 year $10
b. altered cat - 1 year $ 5
c. late application fee for new cat license $10
d. late renewal of cat license $10
3. Impound Fees:
a. dog - first incident $30
b. dog - second incident $60
c. dog - third incident $90
d. cat $10
e. small animals, i.e., rabbits, chickens, ducks, turtles $10 f. medium animals, i.e., goats, sheep, calves $25
g. large animals, i.e., horses, ponies, donkeys, $35
cows, pigs (trailer needed)
4. Food and Care (Per Day):
a. dog $10
b. cat $10
c. small animals $.7
d. medium animals $10
e. large animals $25
f. all animals required to be quarantined at the shelter $15
5. Other Animal Control Fees:
a. trailer fee $25
b. special animal permit $50
c. service fee on large animals requiring extra manpower $50 d. owner release fee
- per animal $40
- per litter $30
- per on-site pick-up $40
- carcass removal (owner's) $40
OTHER FEES
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permit, a project may be undertaken salary including fringe benefits of the staff
member working on the
project
2. Returned check or returned electronic payment $25
3. Copying fee (except documents 15¢ per page
pursuant to Fair Political Practice Act)
4. Providing Information on CD Media $15
5. Notary fee As set by State law
6. City Council Agenda Available free on website
7. City’s annual budget or comprehensive annual financial report $25
8. Passport Application Acceptance Service Fees established by U.S.
Dept. of State
9. Passport Photo Service $15 (for set of 2)
10. Certification of records $10 per document, plus
copy fee
11. Emergency response costs related to DUI Actual cost Alcohol/drug traffic collision incidents. (Authorized
by Govt. Code Section 53150)
12. Sign recovery fee $10 per sign
13. Municipal Code Annual Supplement Service $50
(includes postage)
14. Fees for rental of parks and recreation facilities and programs are established and maintained by the Community Services Director by administrative regulation.
15. Park, open space, and recreation fees.
For credits, waivers or adjustments, see Chapter 3.20, La Verne Municipal Code. a. New residential development $4,500 per unit
b. Senior residential development $3,000 per unit
c. Accessory dwelling unit $4,500 per unit
- Fee shall be a proportionate amount of the fee for a new residential structure based on the size of existing primary structure. (i.e. 2,000 s.f. house = $4,500 fee; 1,000 s.f. ADU is 50% of the size of the primary structure, thus fee is $2,250). d. Dormitories and assisted care facilities $1,500 per bed e. Very low, low, and moderate housing and mobile homes $1,500 per unit f. New commercial, industrial and non-residential institutional space $0.40 per square foot
The fees apply to new development, including additions that result in at least a 25% net increase in gross floor area in the case of commercial, industrial, and non-residential institutional space.
16. Fees for rental of City vehicles and equipment shall be established and maintained by the Public Works Department by administrative regulation.
17. Where maximum fees are specified by state law, those fees shall prevail over any fee specified herein.
FEE REDUCTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS - The City Manager, at his sole discretion, may offer a reduction in any impact or processing fee. Such reduction shall not exceed 30 percent, and shall apply only to specified economic development projects which meet one or more of the following objectives:
1. Any project generating more than 100 new, permanent jobs; in a category deemed desirable after review by the City Manager.
2. Any project which adds more than $100,000 in projected annual sales tax revenues to the City's general fund.
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4. Any project which meets 50% or more of any Items 1-2 of the above criteria (e.g., 50 new permanent jobs, $50,000 in projected new annual sales tax revenues, $50,000 in additional tax increment revenue) may be considered, on a case -by-case basis, for some level of impact or processing fee reduction, up to a maximum of 30 percent reduction.
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CITY OF LA VERNE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - 6:30 p.m.
La Verne City Hall - Council Chambers,
3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 596-8726 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Regular Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
To facilitate public participation for those who do not wish to attend in person, the meeting will still be made available virtually to residents. Below are the following opportunities on how to participate:
1) View the meeting through the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org/live and click on “Watch Live”
2) Individuals can email their comments to the Assistant City Clerk at [email protected] up to noon on the day of the meeting. Those comments will be shared with City Council in advance of the City Council meeting and included as part of the permanent record. Please be advised that public comments submitted by emails or any other format to the City are public records that will be made available for public viewing. 3) Individuals who wish to share their comments directly during the meeting may do so by emailing the Assistant City Clerk at [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, please visit cityoflaverne.org/zoom and you will be automatically redirected to the meeting. 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 tur n 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Joseph Magallanes, Army - Staff Sergeant
3. ROLL CALL: Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Steven Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Crosby, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. General Plan Re-Connect and Re-Launch Presentation by De Novo.
b. Presentation of Community Design Awards - The fourteenth (14th) La Verne Community Design Awards (LVCDA) are being presented to sixteen (16) worth y projects in categories of Commercial, Public Facility, Residential, Institutional, Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse, Interior Design, and Public Art. Mayor Tim Hepburn will be presenting plaques to the recipients, with an accompanying presentation.
c. Three Valleys Municipal Water District (TVMD) Update presentation b y Board Director Jeff Hanlon, TVMD, Division III representing the Cities of La Verne and Claremont.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS (Any person who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the general public may do so at this time.)
6. CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Counc il or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
a. City Council Minutes of February 6, 2023, to be received and filed.
b. Staff recommends approval and passage of the following Resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 23-08 – Amendment to the De Novo Planning Group Agreement. The City entered into an agreement with the De Novo Planning Group to coordinate and prepare an update to the City’s General Plan and associated environmental impact report on June 19, 2017. This amendment ($15,180 increase) to the professional services agreement authorizes De Novo Planning Group to preform traffic analysis services in addition to the original contract services approved via Resolution No. 17-41.
Staff recommends that the City Council a mend the agreement with De Novo Planning Group to perform additional traffic analysis in support of the General Plan Update in the amount of $15,180; adopt and, appropriate $15,180 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the additional traffic analysis ; and adopt Resolution No. 23-08, approving the amendment to the De Novo Planning Group Agreement.
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2. Resolution No . 23- 09 – Approving a Class Specification and Salary for Senior Accountant - As a result of increasing demands and an associated need for additional technical support in the F inance Department, a Senior Accountant classification is being created. In accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations, the addition of a classification requires formal City Council approval.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-09, approving a Class Specification and Salary for Senior Accountant.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Weed Abatement Protest Hearing - The City Council will hold a public hearing to hear objections of owners of properties having been found to have weeds, brush, rubbish, and refuse in such a manner that creates a public nuisance and requires abatement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing for protest of the Annual
Weed Abatement Notice; and,
2. Direct the Los Angeles County Agricultural
Commissioner/Director of Weights & Measures
to abate the nuisance by having weeds, rubbish,
and refuse removed for those properties
remaining on the annual List of Properties.
8. OTHER MATTERS
Resolution Approving Fees for the Issuance of Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Permits - On August 1, 2022, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) stopped processing new applications for Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) from applicants who do not reside within a jurisdic tion contracted by the LASD. The La Verne Police Department will now process CCW applications per California Penal Code section 26155(b) and it is requested that the City Council approve a Resolution amending the City’s Fee Schedule setting forth the CCW processing and issuance fees.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-10, amending the Fee Schedule by
adding the processi ng and issuance fees for
Concealed Carry Weapons, as follows:
Resolution No. 23-10 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 22 -54 RELATIVE TO
CERTAIN FEES AND POLICIES FOR
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF
LA VERNE.
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9. 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.
10. 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.
11. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council will meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for the following:
Conference with Labor Negotiators
Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney Employee Organization(s): La Verne City Employees Association, La Verne Police Officers’ Association, La Verne Firefighters’ Association, La Verne Police Middle Management Association and all
unrepresented employees.
And
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (a) (d) (1): Benson vs. City of La Verne WCAB Case Nos.ADJO559211; and ADJ10669100.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
THENEXT REGULAR MEETING of the La Verne City Council
is scheduled for Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
ADVISORY STAFF
____ Ken Domer, City Manager
____ JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
____ Kimberly Hall Barlow, 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 February 14, 2023, 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.