CORRECTED
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA VERNE
Monday, May 15, 2023
A regular meeting of the La Verne City Council was called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 6:30 p.m.
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
Assistant City Clerk Lupe Gaeta Estrella
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Deputy City Attorney Lisa Kranitz
Community Development Director Eric Scherer
Finance Director Christy Lopez
Acting Police Chief, Sam Gonzalez
Community Services Director Yvonne Duran
Assistant Planner Gabriel Rivera
Assistant Planner Parker Stringfellow
Pledge of Allegiance led by Thomas Brady. Army Corporal SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED City Attorney Barlow reported that the City Council held a special meeting for a SESSION Closed Session today at 5:30 p.m. for the following:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the City Council met in Closed Session for a 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 Police Middle Management
Association, and all unrepresented
employees
She stated that no action was taken and there was nothing to report.
City Council Minutes, Monday, May 15, 2023, Page 2.
INTRODUCTION AND VISIT Mayor Hepburn introduced State Senator Susan Rubio. Senator Rubio FROM STATE SENATE thanked the City Council for having her at the meeting. She stated that as a SUSAN RUBIO former schoolteacher and as a former Council Member in Baldwin Park, she understands the problems facing local cities.
DAMIEN HIGH SCHOOL ICE Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, introduced the Damien High HOCKEY - 2023 School Ice Hockey. Damien High School Ice Hockey team had a remarkable coaching staff was proud of how far the boys have come, having made it further than any other varsity team in school history
Mayor Hepburn presented each of the coaches and team players with a Pride Out Verne Certificate. AlBo, each team player was presented with an in-t.- Senator Rubio also presented a certificate Damien High Ice Hockey Team recognizing their achievement.
JT Lam Alex Young Adam Scott Nolan Burchett
Seth Morris Lucas Flinn Mark Modell Ethan Winters
Steven Anderson Blake Gadsby Cameron Figueroa
Adam Desmarais Ethan Lagasca Travis Dumont
Isaac Faulkner
Andrew Garcia Carter Ochoa Sammie Ochoa Kingston Du
Liam McGuern Jayden Marin-Conde
RECOGNITION OF DAMIEN
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE
TEAM
Mayor Hepburn presented each of the coaches and team players with a Pride of La Verne Certificate. Also, each team player was presented with an In-n-Out gift card.
Senator Rubio also presented a certificate to Damien High School Debate Team recognizing their achievement.
City Council Minutes, Monday, May 15, 2023, Page 3.
BONITA HIGH SCHOOL Marissa Castro-Salvati, Government Relations Manager, Southern California STUDENT 2023 EDISON Edison Local Public Affairs stated that Bonita High School Senior Jeremiah STEM SCHOLARSHIP Weetly was the winner of the 2023 Edison STEM Scholarship in the amount of WINNER $50,000. She also reported that due to staff reassignments, she would no longer be assigned to La Verne. She introduced Sal Ramirez, Southern California Edison Government Relations Manager, who will be replacing her.
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf, of the City Council, congratulated Jeremiah Weetly and presented him with a Pride of La Verne certificate recognizing him for his amazing achievement. He also welcomed 'the City's new Southern California Edison Government Relations Manager Sal Ramirez
Senator Rubio also presented Bonita High School Senior Jeremiah Weetly a certificate recognizing and congratulating him on his achievement.
WATER AWARENESS Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council recognized Water Awareness MONTH AND HONORING Month. He stated that Water Awareness Month encourages a statewide FORMER THREE VALLEYS understanding and appreciation for the value of water conservation and wise MUNICIPAL WATER decisions on water issues.
DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER
BRIAN BOWOCK Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, thanked Mr. Bowcock for his Senator Rubio also thanked former Three Valleys Municipal Water District oard Member Bowcock for his service and presented him with a certificat ecognizing Mr. Bowcock's service on the Board and in the water industry MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, recognized Motorcycle MONTH
Proclamation was presented to La Verne resident Jeff Bassler. Mr. Bassler spoke about the 2023 Rolling Thunder Run, the World's largest single-day motorcycle event. They ride to Washington DC ending at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Wall giving tribune to all American veterans.
At 7:19 p.m. the City Council recessed and reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF Mayor Hepburn called for public announcements.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY Kathy Kalousek representing the La Verne Historical Society reported on the EVENTS
Society's past and upcoming events.
Council Member Lau reported on the Tri-City Mental Health meeting and that May was Mental Awareness Month
Council Member Kashifalghita reported attending the Mosquito Abatement Board meeting.
City Council Minutes, Monday, May 15, 2023, Page 4.
INFORMATION ON City Manager Domer announced that the Los Angeles County Board of PROPOSED PRJOECT AT 740 Supervisors will not be holding public engagement meeting on the proposed EAST FOOTILL BLVD, SAN project at 740 E. Foothill, Blvd., San Dimas. He reported that information on DIMAS the project and upcoming meetings can be found on the City's website.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Lau, and unanimously carried to accept, approve, or act on the Consent Calendar items except for Item No. 12, Resolution No. 23 - 23, 84-1M, Council Member Kashifalghita declared a conflict of interest because he lives within the District 84-1M.
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of the adjourned meeting of April 24, 2023, Reguiar meeting of May 1, 2023, and Special meeting of May 3, 2023, were approved as recommended.
2. REGISTER OF AUDITED REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS in the amount of $1,647,504.66 dated DEMANDS April 27, 2023, and in the amount of $651,036.41 dated May 4, 2023, approved as recommended.
3. PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2023 PROCLAMATION - National Public Works 2023 PROCLAMATION Week is May 21 through May 27, 2023, and it was requested for the City Council to proclaim the week in support of the hard work and dedication for all members of the City of La Verne Public Works Department.
The City Council proclaimed May 21, 2023, through May 27, 2023, as Public Works Week. The Proclamation will be presented to Public Works Staff at a future date during Public Works Week.
4. MILITARY APPRECIATON MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH - May of each year is officially MONTH recognized as Military Appreciation Month in which those in and out of the military are recognized.
The City Council proclaimed May 2023 as Military Appreciation Month.
5. INCLUSION GRANT INCLUSION GRANT APPROPRIATIONS - This item seeks City Council APPROPRIATIONS authorization and appropriations of $31,250 with funding from the Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents.
Recommendation: That the City approve the appropriation of $31,250 from the Miscellaneous Grants Fund for special needs events/programs, statt training, behavior consultation, and instructional materials, as recommended by staff.
6. CONSIDERATION OF CONSIDERATION OF STREET CLOSURE FOR SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT STREET CLOSURE FOR NO. 26-23SEP - 2023 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY EVENT - The City SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT Council is requested to approve a street closure for the 2023 Memorial Day NO. 26-23SEP -2023 Ceremony Event, a City sponsored event, portions of Magnolia Avenue, MEMORIAL DAY between Bonita Avenue and 3d Street, are proposed to be closed for the event
CEREMONY EVENT
Recommendation: That the City authorizes the Public Works Director to take the necessary steps to permit the temporary street closure for a portion of Magnolia Avenue, between Bonita Avenue and 3rd Street, are proposed to be closed for the event occurring on May 29, 2023, as recommended by staff.
City Council Minutes, Monday, May 15, 2023, Page 5.
7. SENATE BILL 1 PROJECT SENATE BILL 1 PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 - Each City LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR must submit a Resolution to the California Transportation Commission with a 2023-24 proposed list of projects for Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. This item lists the proposed projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 to receive the designated funds.
Recommendation: That the City approve Resolution No. 23-18, titled: "F
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING A PROJECT LIST AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT," approving the proposed SB1 project list for fiscal year 2023-24, as recommended by staff.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 23-19, RESOLUTION NO. 23-19, SET THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER OLD
SET THE PUBLIC TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL HEARING TO CONSIDER REPORT (OTLVBID) - A public hearing was required to consider the Annual OLD TOWN LA VERNE Report of the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District (OTLVBID) BUSINESS and it was requested to schedule the hearing for June 5, 2023.
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ANNUAL REPORT Recommendation: That the City approve of Resolution No.23-19, titled: A (OTLVBID) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OLD TOWN
LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WHICH INCLUDES A
BUDGET AND REESTABLISHES THE BOUNDARIES AND ASSESSMENT
FORMULA FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR AND SETS A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER FOR MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023, AT 6:30 P.M., as recommended by staff.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 23-20 - RESOLUTION NO. 23-20 - CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 6 AND ZONES 2, 3, 4-l, 4-II, 5, AND 6; ENGINEER'S AND LIGHTING DISTRICT REPORT - The City Council was requested to review, provide preliminary NO. 6 AND ZONES 2, 3, 4- approval, and set a Public Hearing for the Engineer's Report for Landscaping I, 4-II, 5, AND and Lighting Maintenance District No. 6, for Zones 2, 3, 4-l, 4-ll, 5, and 6 for 6; ENGINEER'S REPORT June 19, 2023
Recommendation: That the City approve of Resolution No. 23-20, titled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE "ENGINEER'S REPORT" FOR ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 IN THE EXISTING LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
FOR ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SAME
DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF
THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON (LLMD #6), FOR MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023, AT 6:30 P.M., as approved by recommended by staff.
City Council Minutes, Monday, May 15, 2023, Page 6.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 23-21 - RESOLUTION NO. 23-21 - LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPE AND DISTRICT NO. 7, ENGINEER'S REPORT - The City Council was requested to LIGHTING MAINTENANCE review, provide preliminary approval, and set a Public Hearing for the DISTRICT NO. 7, Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 7, fol ENGINEER'S RÉPORT June 19, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City approve Resolution No. 23-21, titled: F
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE "ENGINEER'S REPORT" FOR ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 IN THE EXISTING LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
FOR ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SAME
DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF
THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON (LLMD #7) FOR MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023, AT 6:30 P.M., approved as recommended by staff.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 23-22 - RESOLUTION NO. 23-22 - LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPE AND DISTRICT NO. 8; ENGINEER'S REPORT - The City Council was requested to LIGHTING MAINTENANCE review, provide preliminary approval, and set a Public Hearing for th DISTRICT NO. Enaineer's Report for Landscape and Liahtina Maintenance District No. 8. fo 8; ENGINEER'S REPORT
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 23-22, titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE "ENGINEER'S REPORT" FOR ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 IN THE EXISTING LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR SAME DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON, approved as recommended.
Conflict of Interest/Kashifalghita Council Member Kashifalghita declared a conflict of interest because he lives within the maintenance district.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 23-23 RESOLUTION NO. 23-23 - MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1M, MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ESPERANZA ROAD SLOPES; ENGINEER'S REPORT - The City Council NO. 84-1M, ESPERANZA was requested to review, provide preliminary approval, and set a Public ROAD SLOPES; Hearing for the Engineer's Report for Maintenance District No. 84-1M, for the ENGINEER'S REPORT Esperanza Road slopes for June 19, 2023 Recommendation: That the City approve Resolution No. 23-23, titled: f
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 IN A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON (84-1M).
FOR MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023, AT 6:30 P.M., approved as recommended City Council Minutes, Monday, May 15, 2023, Page 7.
13. ALLOCATION OF Principal Planner Bowcock reported on the allocation of Community COMMUNITY Development Block Grant Funds for removal of accessibility barriers at City DEVELOPMENT BLOCK Hall public areas. She stated that Staff was requesting the City Council GRANT FUNDS FOR approval for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds REMOVAL OF for the removal of accessibility barriers at City Hall, through the replacement o ACCESSIBILITY public counters and modifications to restrooms in the estimated amount of BARRIERS AT CITY $200,000 is requested
HALL PUBLIC AREAS
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment on this matter.
There was none.
After discussion by the City Council, it was moved by Lau, seconded by Johnson, and unanimously carried to approve Resolution No. 23-24, allocating $120,000 for ADA compliant public counters and $80,000 for ADA compliant ublic restrooms in City Hall; and, appropriate $200,000 from the CDBG Fun or the removal of accessibility barriers at City Hall in the public area:
14. PUBLIC WORKS At this time, Mayor Hepburn wished to acknowledge Public Works Month and PROCLAMATION anked and commended the Public Works Department staff for the great j ley do for the communit
15. PUBLIC HEARING/FIRST Assistant Planner Rivera reported on the request for first reading of Ordinance
READING OF
ORDINANCE, NO. 1116,
WHICH UPDATES AND PowerPoint presentation. He stated that in December of 2019, the City Counci MODIFIES THE CITY'S adopted an urgency ordinance, Ordinance No. 1089, to comply with new law:
EXISTING ACCESSORY amanding Acts laws White ther maried the existing sate A regulations
DWELLING UNITS
(ADUS) PROVISIONS
AND MAKE CEQA
EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION
Deputy City Attorney Kranitz also reported on the proposed ordinance.
Assistant Planner Rivera noted that there was a typo in the proposed Ordinance No. 1116 relating to the height standards and it should read an amendment to Section 18.120.050 Development Standards/Requirements subsection C.1.: In no event shall the allowed height be more than 16 feet.
Mayor Hepburn opened the public hearing and called for public comment on this matter.
Richard Bowen, La Verne resident asked if ADUs were allowed to be put in front yards? He questioned Homeowners Association requirements on ADUs and he was concerned with ADUs being allowed in fire hazard areas and with the high cost of fire insurance.
Robin Carder, La Verne resident, also asked if the ADUs ordinance applied to Homeowners Association (HOAs) and was it mandatory? She requested that the City Council continued this matter for further discussion pertaining to the HOAS.
City Council Minutes, Monday, May 15, 2023, Page 8.
Anna Anderson, La Verne resident, stated she was concerned with homeowner's fire insurance rates going up.
Danita Beauchamp, La Verne resident, asked about parking provisions for the ADUs
Deputy City Attorney Kranitz responded to the questions asked during public comment. First, the ADUs proposed ordinance does not impact the Homeowners' Associations, Second, yes, you can put in ADUs in the front yard and there are no parking provisions for AUDs. She informed Council, that if the Council did pass the first reading of the proposed ordinance, then the There being no further public comment, Mayor Hepburn closed the public hearing and called for Council discussion on this matter.
At this time, City Council held further discussion to permit Deputy City Attorney Kranitz for research on this matter, and they moved to OTHER MATTERS.
After one of the Other Matters business was concluded, the City Council , not adoptina the
insurance and the following amendments were agreed upon:
1. An amendment to Section 18.120.050 Development
Standards/Requirements subsection I.6.g.: If a parking space is not required, then the owner shall be required to disclose that fact in any rental agreement.
2. An amendment to Section 18.120.050 Development
Standards/Requirements subsection C.1.: In no event shall the allowed height be more than 16 feet.
It was moved by Lau, second by Johnson, and carried by a vote of 4-1 (Kashifalghita Dissented) to introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1116, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AMENDING THE ZONING PROVISIONS OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT ADOPTION OF THE ORDINACE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
16. FIRST READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1117
MODIFYING TITLE 16 &
TITLE 18 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING SENATE
BILL 9 DEVELOPMENT
AND MAKE CEQA
EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION
City Council Minutes, Monday, May 15, 2023, Page 9.
Deputy City Attorney Kranitz also reported on the proposed ordinance. She stated that if the Council did pass the first reading of the proposed ordinance, then the ADUs requirements defaults to State law.
Mayor Hepburn opened the public hearing and called for public comment.
There was none.
After City Council discussion on parking provisions, not adopting the ordinance and it defaults to the State laws, it was the consensus of the Council that the Ordinance be amended as follows:
An amendment to the Ordinance requiring that landlords or sellers disclose in their sale or rental agreements the fact the no parking was required for the units) when no parking could be required per SB 9 statute.
City Attorney Barlow read the title of Ordinance No. 1117.
It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Lau and unanimously carried to introduce by title, waive further reading, place on first reading, with the recommended change to Ordinance No. 1117, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA MODIFYING TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE TO.
IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF SENATE BILL 9 RELATING TO THE
CREATION OF URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO RESIDENTIAL UNIT
DEVELOPMENTS AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE
ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
16. PROFESSIONAL Finance Director Lopez reported on the Professional Services Agreement for
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
FINANCIAL AUDITING
SERVICES, RESOLUTION
NO. 23-26 2022-23 to 2026-27.
Mayor called for public comment on this matter.
There was none.
The City Council thanked Finance Director Lopez and City Manager Domer for going out to bid for auditing services.
It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Lau, and unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement with Badawi & Associates for Financial Auditing Services of fiscal years 2022-26 through 2026-27 in the amount not to exceed $339,280 through the duration of the contract; and, adopt Resolution No. 23-26 titled, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BADAWI &
ASSOCIATES, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES.
City Council Minutes, Monday, May 15, 2023, Page 10
17. DRAFT PARTNERSHIP
He introduced Leah Skinner, Chamber of Commerce CEO.
Leah Skinner, Chamber of Commerce CEO reported on the Chamber's past and upcoming events and programs.
The City Council commended Leah Skinner, Chamber of Commerce CEO for the great work she does for the Chamber and the City.
PUBLIC COMMENT This was the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on s, please visit the City's website to view the archived Counci Mayor Hepburn called for public comment
Piper, Robert, and Melissa Burke expressed their opposition against the proposed development project at 740 E. Foothill Blvd, San Dimas. They clarified misinformation which was posted on social medial.
Jorge Rivera. representing Healing & Justice Center reported on the non-profit organization and its services.
Carrie Coolbaugh and Gwen Carr, representing the League of Women Voters Mt. Baldy reported on their upcoming League of Women Voters Observer Reports meeting in June.
Rick Bowen, La Verne resident, was concerned with the City losing local control and blamed the person who signs the Legislative Bills in the State.
Danita Beauchamp, La Verne, resident, was concerned with SB 35, and that the City should have known about it.
Robin Carder, La Verne residents, asked if La Verne's water restriction have been lifted.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Below are only partial Council comments, please visit the City's website to view the archived Council meeting.
Council Member Kashifalghita, reported on Teacher of the Year Event.
City Council Minutes, Monday, May 15, 2023, Page 11.
Council Member Johnson stated that he and Mayor Hepburn attended the recent protest in opposition of the proposed project at 740 E. Foothill Blvd, San Dimas, La Verne Day of the Fair and Former Council Member Patrick Gatti's Council Member Lau spoke about Tri-City Mental Health Meeting. She encouraged the community to get involve and find ways to contribute. She reported she attended the University of La Verne Gala.
Mayor Pro Tem Crosby reported on Bonita High School Choral Pop Shows Teacher of the Year, Memorial Day Event, K-9 Foundation Event. He thanke Senator Rubio and appreciated her visit
Mayor Hepburn stated that the Los Angeles County Fair was celebrating 101 years of operating. He stated it was a good meeting and thanked Senator Susan Rubio for her visit.
CLOSED SESSION Closed Session was held prior to the regular Council meeting at 5:30 p.m., at a special meeting. There was no need to meet.
Adjournment at 9:46 p.m., in memory of Adjournment in memory of Teri Muse, City of La Verne's Waste Management Public Sector Manager. Since 2013, Teri has been a regular fixture in our community. Teri served on the Board of Directors for the La Verne Chamber of Commerce, participated in many of the 4th of July parades, the Community Yard Sale, Wine and Beer Walks and charity golf tournaments. She also worked tirelessly behind the scenes facilitating donations of Waste Management services, educating businesses and neighborhoods about solid waste solutions, and helped address solid waste issues within our city. She is survived by her husband of more than 30 years, David and children David, Ariana, Taylor, and Sean. Teri and her dedication to the betterment of the San Gabriel Valley will be missed by many, including the La Verne community.; and City Council adjourned meeting to Monday, June 5, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. for a Budget Study Presentation with Department Heads.
Respectfully submitted,
Supe Sala Estrello
Lupe Gaeta Estrella
Assistant City Clerk